Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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MENU Wo sseyle Coppes Fressh Fruyt Letuse Sallade Tendre Byffe Cornish Hen Botata English Peas Brounded Loofe Tarts LEFT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: The Madrigal Singers: Tanya Rowe, Sonia Sewell, Phillip Peacock, and Dr. James Glass entertain, not only with their voices, but with the music of the recorder. Lord and Lady Pittman lead the procession in their traditional Renaissance costumes. RIGHT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: Jim Grantham provides some live dinner music for the guests. Denise Perkins and Paul Canada perform scenes from the Shakespeare play. The Taming of the Shrew.

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6th Annual Shakespeare Festival The sixth annual Shakespeare Festival and Madrigal Dinner, held in honor of William Shakespeare’s birthday, was held on April 22, 1983, in the Student Center. The festival ran from April 18 through 22, 1983, with activities planned during the week to recognize Shakespeare and his works. The program was a combined effort of the English, Drama, and Music Departments. The annual Madrigal Dinner was held on April 22. The dinner’s theme was centered around the time of Shakespeare in the style of the Renaissance. After a reception in the Reserve Lounge, the jester led a procession into the Hall of Fame room where guests awaited the arrival of the hosts. Lord and Lady Pittman. Under the direction of Dr. James Glass, the Mississippi College Madrigals provided the dinner music. The concert was presented in the 14th Century madrigal style, in which the singers sat around a table singing popular songs of the Renaissance period. The Tribal Players paid tribute to The Bard in their presentation of scenes from MacBeth , Othello , Julius Caesar , The Taming of the Shrew , and Romeo and Juliet . Tickets had to be bought to attend the Madrigal Dinner but all who went seemed to enjoy the performances. At the conclusion of the program, the guests returned to their homes after a delicious dinner and superb entertainment. MADRIGAL SINGERS PLAYERS Dr. James Glass, Director PROGRAM First Fanfare Second Fanfare Third Fanfare Fourth Fanfare Fifth Fanfare Procession Wassial Bowl Boar’s Head Entertainment Concert Beth Blanton Jack Brown Terry Hudson Allen Lummus Tom Middleton Debbie Miller Anna Morgan Barry Nunnelee Phillip Peacock Tanya Rowe Sonia Sewell James Glass Genie Scoper Clayton Coulter Paula Canada Denise Perkins Kim Hoven Robin Wilson Chuck Barlow Deleslynn Lentz Bill Smith Canda Palmer 20

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Miss MC Miss Allyson Jo Barker, a 20-year old Junior from Jackson was crowned as the 1983 Miss Mississippi College in the College’s Pageant on February 26, 1983. A Hyson ' s talent consisted of a vocal arrangement of “Memory”. Along with the honor of being Miss Mississippi College, Allyson received a Miss America trophy, a monetary wardrobe allowance, a designer gown, a $500 scholarship, and the invitation to participate in the Miss Mississippi state pageant held in Vicksburg. “Mississippi College means a lot to me. 1 feel very honored to be chosen to represent MC,” says Miss Barker. Allyson was sponsored by the Concert Choir. The twenty-two girls who competed in the pageant this year were judged on the basis of their private interview, swimsuit competition, evening gown competition, and talent competition. The Master of Ceremonies was Kurt McLemore, a second year med student at University Medical Center in Jackson and a native of Corinth, Mississippi. Entertainment was provided by Crystal Crosby Gray, Steve Steward, and Miss Mississippi College 1982, Laurie Lofton. The four finalists were First Alternate, Miss Robyn Dunn; Second Alternate, Miss Patty Lewis; Third Alternate, Miss Lisa Ferguson; and Fourth Alternate, Miss Michele Albritton. Chester Whisonant directed the pageant with the assistance of Gerri Chiles as Business Manager, Sherry Threatt as Hostess Chairman, Melanie Thompson as Awards Chairman, Barry Nunnelee as Backstage Director, Lisa Broadaway as Food Chairman, Eva Hart as Faculty Advisor, Susan Masavage as Publicity Chairman, and Mark Hamilton as Graduate Advisor. iu , T. LEFT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: The 1983 Miss Mississippi College Pageant winners: Miss Robyn Dunn, Miss Patty Lewis, Miss Allyson Barker, Miss Lisa Ferguson, and Miss Michele Albritton. First Alternate. Miss Robyn Dunn, graciously accept congratulations from friends and family. 5 22