Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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RIGHT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: Not only did students get Spring fever, but the cafeteria workers did as well. A roasted pig was prepared to enhance the luau. Eddie Donahoe and Mark Reed spent many hours deciding on just the proper attire for a day hke this. Johnny Wade Gaspard looks right at home absorbing those Gamma Rays. Kim Davis and Amy Washburn practice hula skills in their new skirts. 27

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LEFT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: David Gunn, Ronnv Young, Eddie Hatchett, and John Langworthy show their Spring Fever Day spirit with ieis. The cafeteria served lunch outside in the quad and students as well as faculty and administration enjoyed the food. Scott Tvnes, SBA Vice-President, with Jim Turcotte, SBA President, co-ordinated the day ' s activities. Spring Fever Day Thursday, April 21, 1983, marked the beginning of another “Spring Fling 5 ' for Mississippi College students. This Spring, the students and faculty went to the Ross Barnett Reservior for a day of unique games, food, and entertainment. Classes were held with shortened second and third periods. Lunch w ' as served on the Quad with a Hawaiian luau complete with roasted pig. The SBA provided vans to transport students back and forth from the reservior. There w ' ere new games designed to include more competitors and with prizes to encourage more participation. Dinner was served at the Old Trace Park, which was the site for the day’s activities. The area is “easy to find , said Jim Turcotte, SBA President, who described the atmosphere as “awesome! April 21 had also been claimed as National Mark Twain Day and MC was fortunate to have as entertainment Parker Drew ' . Parker has toured over 30 states w ith his performance of “Mark Twain Revisited ' 5 . MC’s second guest, Mac McAnally, gave a concert for MC. Mac received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the State of Mississippi just before his appearance. At age 22, he is the youngest person to ever receive this humanitarian award. Mac’s agent said that many of Mac ' s songs have been inspired by the original Mark Twain. After this fantastic duo, the night ended with a houseboat extravaganza that offered a cure for this strange fever caused by Spring.

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I Love America Day On October 3, 1983, for the third consecutive year, I Love America Day was held at Mississippi College. The entire day consisted of a series of activities directed by chairman Christy Taylor. Patriotic festivities were initiated with a very effective speech given by Governor William Winter. He skillfully set the frame of mind of his audience with this thought: Patriotism is best shown by caring — more so than the brightest colors or even the most beautiful symbols. He expressed that love for America can be shown by actions that directly help the people of America. Winter’s speech was followed by a flag history of Mississippi, with historical trivia presented about each of the flags that have flown over Mississippi. The ceremony was followed by a reception featuring the all-American delicacy, apple pie, on the patio. Students were honored with free gifts of flag pins, pencils, and miniature flags. As the day drew to a close, each participant seemed to harbor this thought: The true spirit of our country is found in her people. Living among them assures one that America is truly America the beautiful. LEFT PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: Governor William Winter was invited to speak during chapel on I Love America Day which was organized by Christy Taylor. Jet Davis, who won the award for the best costume, clowns around with Kevin Humphreys. Susan Kirby, Alissa Spigener, Jon Daniels, and Tracy Tyler enjoy their fried chicken and apple pie. f 28