Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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1. The evil winged monkeys, Dana Cassibry, Julie Ward, Peggy Parks, and Beth Raley, were a star attraction in the Laguna Rush party. 2. Suzette Hall, Cheryl Hutcherson, Kim Norman, and Sandra King make last minute preparations for Laguna’s reception. 3. One of the Lollipop Kids, Darla Tolomei, shows off her costume. The Lollipop Kids not only sang but danced as well. 4. Dorothy (Dana Smith), the Tin Man (David Gunn), and the Scarecrow (Jim Thompson) along with Toto try to decide how to reach Sapphire City. Friends are friends forever”— Laguna’s coke party showed that and stirred the curiosity so that rushees couldn’t wait to see what the Laguna Social Tribe had in store at their rush party. Excitement filled the Hall of Fame Room as the 1984 rushees were escorted in. Dana Smith played Dorothy as LT enacted their version of The Wizard of Oz.” Laguna wanted each girl to look deep inside herself and determine which tribe would suit her best. After all the doors were signed and the voting was completed, the forty who wished to become Laguna members found themselves face down on the floor peering underneath doors waiting for bids. The exuberant pledges ran screaming with excitement to the Vesper Room where other new mice” and the actives were waiting. After singing the Laguna song, the new Lagunas went to the infamous mud. Rooms decorated by Big Sisses awaited the girls, along with signs and gifts. Big Sisses are special to the pledges because of their friendship and their interest in the new members. The LT pledges dressed like mice, doctors, and tourists during pledge week, and survived the Mouse Mafia, only to face Mouse Court. Lagunas really care about each other, and they help each other out no matter what. The 1984 pledges saw these qualities in the actives and rushed this tribe because they knew that Laguna friends WILL be friends forever. Written by: Terri Martin, LT Pledge

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1. Allyson Barker, the 1983 Miss Mississippi College, returned for the 1984 pageant. Wearing the dresses designed for her state competition, Allyson sang the same selections that she sang in Vicksburg. 2. The 1984 Miss MC contestants: Row 1: Terri Burkes, Debbie Taylor, Gina Allen, Patty Lewis, Debbie Pennington, Angela Traylor, Dianne Claypool, Jana Newton. Row 2: Sherri West, Allyson Allen, Camille Gilliland, Renee Gilmore, Laurie Menist, Kim Fillman, Lisa Newman, Tamera Butler, Julie Allen, Dawn Masavage. 3. The winners for the evening: Julie Allen, 3rd alternate; Allyson Allen, 2nd alternate; Patty Lewis, Miss MC 1984; Allyson Barker, Miss MC 1983; Tamera Butler, 1st alternate; Angela Traylor, 4th alternate. 4. Tamera Butler , a crowd favorite, is congratulated by Jamie Bridges. Tamera went on to win 1st alternate in the Miss Jackson pageant also. Miss MC Pageant 19

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SWANNANOA RUSH The Spirit of the Night Owl 5. Stephanie Fields along with other rushees watches the Swannanoa Rush party with anticipation. 6. Many long hours are spent preparing a rush party. ST President Gina Allen, helps paint a back drop. 7. Sherry Smith, Brad Parker, and Tim Atwood help Gina Allen develop ST s skit. 8. Judy Mason and Gina Allen enjoy pizza at Mazzios following the rush party. As the spotlight welcomed the rushees into the Hall of Fame Room, the Swannanoa actives prepared for the skits in which their true spirit was brought out. The skit contained comedy, romance and music; but most of all, it revealed how like a family Swannanoa is. The party ended with an excellent slide show which portrayed the closeness of the group and with an invitation to the rushees to become a part of the family. Those who accepted the offer found themselves standing in front of Provine Chapel after receiving bids on Squeal Night. Four men dressed in green jumped out of the bushes and blindfolded the novices. They were carried to a room in the chapel and were greeted by the members of ST. The Tribe ' s verse and creed were read, and then the night owls dug into the sumptuous food. At the end of the party the group sang the tribe song and gave friendly hugs. Squeal Night was the beginning of the Swannanoa family. The next five days found the new ST ' s wearing unique costumes to classes, such as clowns and owls. The rushees received a lot of personal attention, for Swannanoa is truly a happy, Christian family. Written by: Jan Moore, St. Pledge Swannanoa Rush 21