Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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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

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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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RIGHT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: One of the events of the pageant was the evening gown competition in which all contestants looked like queens. The Miss MC pageant could not have been successful without the work of the backstage crew. Jack Brown, Barry Nunnelee. John Kelly, Ralph Reed, Tommy Shaver, Jon Murphy, and Jerry Bristol take a break from their work to smile for the camera. Miss Barker ' s parents and sisters came to Clinton to support Allyson in the pageant. Miss Allyson Barker continues the reign of her predecessor, Miss Mississippi College 1982, Laurie Lofton. 2