Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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Homecoming Saturday, October 24, dawned crisp and beautiful on the day’s festivi- ties, which began with alumni and mother-daughter receptions and luncheons. The brisk air set the mood as the Homecoming Parade proceeded through Clinton to the beat of the MC marching band. Nenamoosha fired up the crowd as it led the way on the big red fire truck. Phi Beta Lambda was also truckin’ on. Woodsy the Owl and Swannanoa waved a cheery hello to the crowd, while the Circle K trench coats (those wild and crazy guys) were “The Untouchables ”. Spreading a purple trail of candy and good wishes was the MC Student Nursing Honor Society. The Sophomore class’ caterpillar “inched” its way to 1st place in the float competition as its various segments spelled out “Inch to Victo- ry”; Civitan gobbled up 2nd place with an oversized bag of dog food sitting beside a dog house bearing the title, “Puppy Chow the Pacers”. In 3rd place was KT’s elephant trampling a UTM football player with the slogan, “KT says, ‘Stomp the Pacers’”. The patio show, hosted by Michael Smith, warmed up the crowd with songs and dance by the Naturals, Jack Wood, and the KT Beaus plus Jim Grantham. Alumni and friends then moved to Robinson Field to cheer the Choctaws on to an exciting game against the University of Tennessee at Martin. The score wavered back and forth right up to the buzzer for the halftime show.

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Halftime Show The show began as the MC marching Band formed a musical backdrop for the Homecoming Queen and her court, as Freshman Maid led the procession with Freshman Class President, Mitch Rayburn. Sophomore maid was escorted down the 50-yard line by Sophomore Class Presi- dent Craig Moore. The Junior Class Maid was escorted by Junior Class President Mark Wilson. Senior Class Vice-President guided the Senior Maid, and the Maid of Honor, was escorted by SBA Vice-President. Finally, the court presented its Queen to a standing ovation, as she was escort- ed by SBA President Hal Fisher. The cheering crowd welcomed their court and the Choctaws as they thundered back on to the field for the second half of the battle. As the sun’s last rays fell upon the field of play, the Choctaws made a last stand against the Pacers, but in the last minute of play, the Pacers took a 1 point lead at 29-28 and held it until the final buzzer. The narrow loss was redeemed for many by a Big Mac or by dinner afterwards with friends, family, or that special date. For the partygoers later on in the evening, Homecoming at Shady Oaks Coun- try Club was the highlight of the day. Homecoming Queen Vicki Kurykendall Maid of Honor Jo Beth Pope Senior Maid Jackie Holifield 14