Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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Freshmen Orientation This year proved to be a fun, exciting, and an unusual orientation. The beanies were gone, retired to the book- store storage room for at least a year. In their place appeared yellow “choc’s” visors. These freshmen were also blessed by being allowed the privilege of carrying Tomahawks. The toughness of the group was best de- scribed by the Ziggy Indian on their T-shirts. On the day innocent freshmen appeared on the MC campus, they came from all over the world, some as near as Clinton some from as far as Korea. They all had one thing in common, for soon they were to become Tom s Tomahawk Toters. The churches around Clinton and Jackson did their part to welcome the new chocs by having different events for the Freshmen — First Clinton, First Jackson, North- side, Calvary, Morrison Heights, and Parkway Baptist Churches all opened their doors to the Tomahawk Tot- ers with special events. The special campus events are the ones it will be hard to forget years from now. Al- though sometimes sparsely attended, those present al- ways had fun.

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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

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Spring Fever Week, sponsored by the Student Activities Board of Mississippi College, April 21-29. The Week, also known as Alex- ander’s exit, is modeled after “Dixie Week’’ at State and Ole Miss. Highlighting the week began a day of no classes on Thursday, April 24, and a concert which was later cancelled. The week began with the piano duet of Harding and Shell perform- ing in Aven Auditorium. On the following night, the fourth and final film in the continuing series of “Whatever Happened to The Human Race’’ was presented in Nelson Auditorium. And on Wednesday night the movie “The Apple Dumpling Gang’’ was shown also . Thursday’s activities began with coed competition in the morning. The competition included such things as greased pig races and pie eating contest. Breakfast on Thursday was served from 7:00 until 9:30 and lunch was served on the patio from 1 1 :30 till 1 :00. Immedi- ately after lunch the special entertainment of the day began. The “Martha Brings ’em Back Show’’ performed. The nationally known act, which has appeared on the Johnny Carson show and other nationally televised programs. Supper Thursday night was served on the patio also. The meal was a genuine “luau’’ with roast pigs and all the works. Pictures: Top The limbo competition; Below the top The greased pig just arrived.; Bottom Left The water Balloon throw with Lisa Bramham; Bottom Right Steve Burney in the egg eating contest. z A • « ' ' ■ 30