Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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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

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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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Clash of the Classes There was a certain competitiveness in the air as the weekend following orientation rolled around. As the anticipation built and the mercury rose, the Quad was transformed into the battlefield for the 1983 “Clash of the Classes’’. With the events ranging from a water-balloon volleyball to a jello-slurping relay, the classes fought to pull their team ahead. The Freshmen got off to a good start as they proved experience was not the prime factor. The first four events were won by the team of Freshmen. The Seniors began to shine as they jumped their way to victory in the frog-jumping contest. The tomato pass was captured by the Sophomores who also showed their skills in the musical ice bucket event. The Juniors used their planned strategy and united teamwork to win the water-balloon toss. The final climactic event was the tug-of-war. Although the Juniors proved their powerful strength, the Seniors still had the most points. Congratulations, Seniors, for winning First Place in MC’s thrilling “Clash of the Classes.” LEFT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: Chester Whisonant and Angela Traylor show the Seniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen how to be successful at the Wheelbarrow race. Dr. Ted Snazelle looks on as Freshmen Jolynne Jones and David Breckinridge pass an orange chin-to-chin. 24