Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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I LOVE AMERICA DAY October 4, 1982 7:50 Raising of flag by Reed R. Pettey 1 0:00 Chapel — Uncle Sam; Presentation of flag; prayer; Paul Ott, U.S. Wildlife Feder- ation, “Right Arm of America” 10:30 Patio — Apple pie and patriotic music Lunch In the Quad, “Old Fashioned American Picnic” 12:00 Alex McKeigney, Vice-Pres., Miss. Power and Light, “I am the United States of America” 12:25 Mississippi College BSU choir 12:40 Terry Rhodes, Chairman of the Board, Miss. Jaycees, “Excited About America!” 6:15 BSU Patriotic Emphasis 7:00 Lowering of flag — Taps by Reed R. Pet- tey 7:10 Ice Cream “Social” on the Quad 7:30 Fireworks display — valley

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As school began, the time to rush finally arrived. Intertri- bal opened up the event with the annual general rush meeting in the Hall of Fame room. Each tribe battled around the room with their voices. The coke parties began the next week. Each tribe set up displays and put on their best smiles as the rushees visited them. As rush drew to an end, each tribe performed their own version of a musical play. Nenamoosha led the tribes with “The Velveteen Bear.” Swannanoa came next with “Gone With the Breeze,” and “Best Little Tribe at MC.” Kissimee followed with “Making Your Dreams Come True.” The finale came with Laguna’s story of “Reflec- tions.” The 1982 rush ended with none other than the “BIG SQUEAL NIGHT” as the new rushees were thrown in the mud. i 17

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The 2nd annual “I Love America Day” unfolded on October 4, amid patriotic programs and a fireworks display. This event was coordinated by the “I.L.A.D.” committee and the S.B.A. This special day offered the M.C. students a chance to express in a very definite way, love for their country in the American Way. According to Mark Wilson, Committee Chairman and creator of the celebration, the event was held in response to the demonstra- tions against the U.S.A. by college age students who have a nega- tive attitude about America. The demonstration held at M.C. was very positive in nature, and showed the community, the state, and even the nation that some young people still believe in patriotism and are willing to show their loyalty for the American way of life. The event was covered by all three local television stations. Activi- ties included speeches in Chapel, and at noon, an “old fashioned American picnic” on the Quad. The climax of the day was the ever- popular fireworks display.