Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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Opposite Page: (1) Britt McCarty and the rest of Circle K are fired up about Homecoming; (2) The fresh- man Class added their entry into the Homecoming parade; (3) Civ- itan “went for it” with their float; (3) Delta Sigma Pi, adds an extra air of dignity to the parade. This Page: (1) Mark Wiggs’ first trip on a fire truck; (2) Lab School; (3) The Cheerleaders add their own special brand of spirit to the parade; (4) K.T. shows their Home- coming spirit with this prize-winning entry; (5) Patty Lewis gives a display of Baton twirling expertise. 15

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HOMECOMING 1980 Entering the Eighties On Saturday, October 18, Homecoming Day began with a two- mile run, mother daughter and alumni receptions held by various tribes and alumni banquets. In the afternoon under a steady drizzle of rain the Homecoming Parade was held. Tradition held true as Nenamoosha began the parade riding the big red fire truck. The Mississippi College Band provided music as feature Choc twirler Patty Lewis marched to the beat. The Senior Class made special arrangement with Santa Claus to make a surprise appearance at the parade much to the crowd’s delight. As Delta Sig participated in the parade with their own limousine guarded by Secret Service men, the M.C. Lab School rode into the parade with a float full of squirming pre-schoolers. Kissimee Social Tribe captured first place in the float competition with a float which depicted an elephant holding a tiger in its trunk. Second place went to the cheerleaders with their flat that proclaimed, “Tigers Can’t Topple Our Teepee”, and Circle K took third place with their float and a truc k full of enthusiastic Circle K men. The Patio Show was moved to Nelson Auditorium due to the rain, and the crowd was entertained by the Naturals and the Mississippi Choctaw Band. 14

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Homecoming Con t At 4:(X) the excitement climaxed as the Mighty Choctaw Football team raced out on the field and lined up against Ouchita Bapt. on Robinson Field. The Choctaws made a su- perb show as Super Star Carl Menist began the scoring with the first touchdown of the game. His act was followed by supporting stars, Mo Lyle, who forced four Tiger turn- overs into four touchdowns, Alvin Kidd who made a 16 yard touchdown run, Major Evertt who went 80 yards to score and Jim Turcotte and his happy feet made five PAT’s to boost the Choctaw score. The crowd was a blend of parents, alumni, students, girls with corsages, girls without corsages, clusters of girls, clus- ters of guys, clusters of dates and Circle K. Circle K under the direction of Michael Smith assisted the cheerleaders by leading their own pep rally throughout the game. As the Choctaws left the field with a halftime lead over Ouchita Baptist, the Halftime Show started as Freshman Maid Beth Barnes es- corted by John Gentry walked down the “50” yard line. A beaming Lisa Brabham, Soph- omore Maid, followed, escorted by Soph- omore Class President, Lance Presley. The Ju- nior Class was represented by Marietta Pace, who was presented by Kary Whitehead. Jane Goodwin was the Senior Maid escorted by Tom Washburn while Lisa Merrit, the Maid of Honor, was escorted by Mike Slaughter. The excitement rose and the crowds gave Ja- net McMurray, the 1980 Homecoming Queen, a standing ovation as she was escorted onto the field by SBA president Britt McCarty. Dr. Lewis Nobles crowned a tearful queen, the crowd cheered, and flags snapped as the Mighty Chocs came roaring back on the field for anoth er action-filled half. All too soon the game was over leaving the Choctaws with a victorious 35-10 lead over the Tigers. After the game the festivities continued as some students attended the party at Holiday Inn North while others went to Shoney’s for a free piece of strawberry pie. Even the cafe- teria was open later than usual. To some, Homecoming was the chance of a lifetime with the date of their dreams, to oth- ers, a night at Krystal. But to all Homecoming is a reflection of the past united with the present. A feeling of love and pride for M.C. that touches even the toughest heart. It was a day of thrills, victories, memories and rain. A day of renewing old friendships, visiting with