Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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The fourth annual fall Shakespearean Festival highlighted the month of October with the return of the New Shakespeare Company of San Francisco in “The Merchant of Venice.” Nelson Hall was the setting for this leading comedy of Shake- speare’s, which imports Christian overtones along with its powerful theme. This talented troop of Shakespearean play- ers were directed by Margrit Roma. Pictures Opposite Page— All from “As You Like It”; This Page — top left from “Merchant of Venice,” top right Dr. George Pittman, other pictures from “As . . . It.”

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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

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STUDENT BODY ASSOCIATION As the 1980-81 academic year progressed at Mississippi College, students begin to search for activities to relieve them from the rigors of classes and campus life in general. The man responsible for the most part in providing these activities was SBA president Britt McCarty. Numerous concerts were planned and scheduled during the fall and spring semesters. They included one on Sept. 15 in Nelson auditorium with David Meece and Bruce Hibbard sponsored by the BSU, Dallas Holmes in November and the Bill Gaither Trio in March. Students who eat in the cafeteria witnessed some of the activities planned. Commedian Steve Gibson added much ne ed- ed excitement to the cafeteria food with his pointed wit and artistic ability on the overhead projector. Some films that were shown this year were “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” “Family Plot,” “Going in Style,” and “House Calls.” The 2nd annual Spring Fever Week was held in March. The SBA was not only concerned with providing activities for the students on campus, but also being aware of students needs. (John Paul Travis) Class of Clashes This year’s clash of classes proved to be a most enjoyable event as the seniors retained the title they won last year as juniors. The seniors claimed 29 points in the annual event held behind Whit- tington Dorm to post a lopsided victory over the juniors, sopho- mores, and freshmen. The juniors finished second with 23 points while the sophomore and freshman classes each totaled 22 points. The judges charged with the responsibility of keeping a sem- blance of order over the events which included a tug-of-war, a three legged race, a pie eating contest, and several other outland- ish events. The judges were Betty Lamb, Dr. Bill Stark, Nancy Myers, and Kay Richarson. Coaching the sophomore, junior, senior, and freshmen teams were Lance Presley, Kary Whitehead, Britt McCarty, and Tom Washburn. The “Clash” was originated a few years ago to unite the classes and to develop new friendships. J b. ' Su ' r . as i Picture above — Simeon Nix in the balloon catch; Below — Fight- ing for pennies? Next page top — Freshmen Indian girl; Below — The dreaded line of registration. v, 28