Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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By reflecting trite religious trappings and, at the same time, discarding an atmosphere of self-rightousness, the BSU has touched the heart of true religion ... a religion for serving others as well as the spiritual consciousness of individ- uals. 25

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BAPTIST STUDENT UNION This year will be remembered by the Baptist Student Union as one of its most successful and productive years ever. Under the exceptional leadership of Bradley Pope, Director, and Eric Holleyman, Asst. Director, the BSU provided many opportunities for student interac- tion and growth as well as many opportunities to reach out to the community and serve. Once again the BSU considered as its main purpose the promotion of fellowship, spiritual growth, and community service through mission projects and social outreach. The year started as usual with the annual fall retreat to Paul B. Johnson State Park. The retreat was excellent and it set the precedent for all upcoming BSU activities. At the first regular meeting the BSU witnessed its largest crowd ever in Provine Chapel. During the semester the BSU programs featured such noted personalities as David Meece, Grady Nutt, and Bill and Linda Cates. The programs were lined up under the impeccable leadership of the program chairman, Tammy Potter. Kimbrough Simmons and Jeff Keyes did an unprec- edented job of organizing and implementing family groups and growth groups. These family groups and growth groups provided students with the opportunity of getting in touch with both themselves and each other. Much of the BSU’s immediate success was due to the hard work of Janet Strange, enlistment and involvement chairman, and Vicki Kuyrkendall, communications chairman. The second semester was every bit as successful as the first. Probably the biggest event was Spiritual Enrichment Week. February 2-5 were the dates, and the week featured speakers such as Dr. Tommy Starkes, Tony Evan, Dr. David Vanlandingham, Mrs. Earl Kelly, Dr. Altus Newell, and Wayne Wat- son. The second semester continued with programs and family growth groups which possessed a quality equal to that of any before. Throughout the year many projects were undertaken to raise money to support these student missionaries, which will be serving in home and foreign missions. In taking the Christian commitment seriously, the BSU has as- sumed many roles and responsibilities.

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SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL An event looked upon with great anticipation and interest each spring is the Shakespearean Festival. Last spring s festival start- ing off with the film “Doctor Faustus’’ starring Richard Burton. Dr. George Pittman, Head of the English Department and Mis- sissippi College’s leading authority on William Shakespeare, pre- sented a brief lectu re before the showing of the movie. Next Renaissance Sacred and Secular Music was performed by the Mississippi College Madrigal Singers with Dr. James Glass di- recting. Students, faculty, and visitors were treated to music and scenes from some of Shakespeare’s plays. An added treat to 1980’s spring Festival was the workshop and performance by the professional Shakespearean comedy “As You Like It.“ With this performance, the third annual Shake- speare Festival ended. 26