Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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It ' s what you make it. — Oh come on An- gela, you ' ve GOT to be kidding ' — For the aver- age freshman these two phrases were heard around every corner from Saturday, August 24 until Saturday, September 8. The first phrase, It ' s what you make it , from Anglea Smith, SBA Attorney, became the freshman ' 85 motto of life. The second phrase, Oh come on, Angela, you ' ve GOT to be kidding , was heard from every freshman everyday at least twice. This phrase was fast becoming the motto of the 1985 Freshman Orientation. What was Angela kidding about! She wasn ' t! The order of the day — a bright yellow «.hiri ano a blue MC beanie. It all started with boxes, suitcases, new faces, tearful good-byes and massive excitement! Then it was on to meet Dr Nobles and shake fifty-thousand hands Later a mini concert in the fellowship hall of First Baptist, Clinton ended what seemed like a hectic weekend, but was really the beginning of what would be an even more hectic two weeks. Eight o ' clock in the morning: flag raising time in the quad with everyones favorite wake-up song ‘ ' Tony Chestnut. — (toe-knee-chest-nut) Fresh- man came from all over (well, some freshmen!) to salute the flag Usually during the day there was an activity planned to keep these newcom-

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THE TRIBESMAN 1986 19303 Vol. LXXX Mississippi College College Street Clinton, MS 39058 ,rt3S E c ' c

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AFTER TWO LONG WEEKS OF ORIENTATION, freshmen get fired up on Friday for the first game of the season on Saturday. Dressed as Choctaws, the fresh- men are anxious to learn the cheers of the land of the Blue and Gold. OBSERVING THE HAREM OF GIRLS Billy Rayburn had encircled around him, Mike Harkins believed the charm was the Bible. Mike grabbed the Bible and immediately Cathy Cole became attracted to him. ASSISTANT BSU DIRECTOR, Dennis (Den-Den) Atwood, promises Billy Rayburn he can play the guitar at the next gathering. Many thanks to Angela Smith, without whom none of this would have been possible; Group leaders and SBA members, without whom none °t this would have been financially probable; and the ' 85 freshman without whom none of this would have been necessary! — Cherie Neyrey — ers busy — a picnic here, a rap session there Nighttime brought on more exciting activities. From BSU gatherings to water balloon tights, the freshmen had not a moment to spare Then came the hard part — SCHOOL! Registration be- gan and from then on it was business as uusual.