Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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amsQ V yr The standard is high — higher than that of many much older institutions; but our determination is that this college shall be among the first or it shall be nothing ’ This was the goal of the founding fathers of Mississippi College as stated in the first MC catalog. A Tradition of Excellence Traditions are valuable yet often costly benefits. To build and maintain them, effort, skill and discipline are required. Traditions established through years gone by are what make Mississippi College special, for into it have gone the hard work and sacrifices of thousands of people who have believed in its potential. Our Mississippi College of today is the product of these traditions. Chartered as Hamstead (Hampstead) Academy in 1826, renamed Mississippi Academy in 1827 and Mississippi College in 1830, the school has been owned by the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1850. It is the oldest senior college in the state and was the first co- educational college in the nation to grant degrees to women. Mississippi College’s graduates are known around the world. She has granted diplomas to at least six governors, universities, and at least that many presidents of junior colleges. A president of the American Classical League and a president of the American Mathematical Society claim MC as their alma mater. The hrst flight that man made to the moon was directed by a 1957 graduate of Mississippi College. As the 1985 students of Mississippi College, we are privileged to share its traditions, to maintain them, and develop new ones. Freshman Orientation . . . Rush ... I Love America Day . . . Sadie Hawkins Day . . , Homecoming . . . Candlelights . . . Nelson Clock . ... Dr. Chester Swor . . . Derby Day . . . Spring Fever Day . . . Chapel . . . these traditions are the life of Mississippi College. A Tradition of Excellence. ■mzmm

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. . . of Excellence WM ■■ i Since 1826, Mississippi College students, administrators, and faculty have striven to excel. The numerous honors, awards, and accomplishments of Mississippi College are proof of their success. Mississip pi College ranks in the top eight percent nationally among baccalaureate institutions on the basis of graduates who go on to earn doctorates. The success rate of students in the pre-medical program is nearly double the national average. Not only does Mississippi College excel academically, but it excels in leadership and involvement. The Executive Council of the Student Body Association has provided strong leadership and has served as a hub for student activity. The Mississippi College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, has won the Outstanding Circle of the Year Award three times in the four years that the award has been in existence. Our athletes have made the name of Mississippi College noted across the South in the sports realm. Many of them have continued their careers in sports after graduation, bringing reknown to their alma mater. The MC cheerleaders have brought home top honors as well from the national meet. Overall, the performance of Mississippi College has proven that we are indeed carrying on its tradition of excellence. The words on the Mississippi College archway express the excellence of MC in this way: Enter here to increase in stature, knowledge and wisdom. Depart to share your culture with all mankind.” A Tradition of Excellence. Opening }