University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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Poppy Pruett Hamp Overton The University of Mississippi is more than just buildings and numbers. Steeped in tradition and closely allied with its surroundings, friendships have been shaped by successive generations of enthusiastic, dedicated students. A school which has inspired both love and loyalty in its alumni, Ole Miss has provided life-time friendships. Friendship has always played an important role in the everyday life of Ole Miss students. Annually held activities such as Dixie Week, Greek Week, and various charity functions are just a few occasions which make our friendships special. Likewise, strong athletics and social functions with a reputation for excellence provide students with opportunities not only to participate but to become closely united. A truly spirited institution, Ole Miss is dedicated to education and organized social events for everyone. With this combination, along with the warmth and friendly smiles of our students, the ability to make special friends makes the university a home away from home. Hamp Overton

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Christina Collier John Biggs 1. Neal Beasley (middle) teaches pledges how to act at the Memphis State pep-rally on the square. 2. Nancy Kelly and Tracy Caperton a real close pair. 3. J.J., what kind of friend are you? 4. He ' s my little buddy! 5. LeAnne King and Amy Stone are celebrating a true friendship! 6. We got our Jim Beam, our rebel flag, and a football game-What else could we want? 7. We enjoy holding signs for our friends. 8. Honest Officer, I parked here just for a second.

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• 1 • 3 Bar hopping ... some of this years ' freshmen may never know the true meaning of the term. Many Ole Miss students could only enjoy two months of care- free LEGAL enjoyment of this favorite past time. Although the bars in Oxford are now off-limits to students under 21, the gatherings and parties were abundant before and after October 1, on the campus this year. The finest examples of college students having a good time can be found at Ole Miss. Beginning in the fall with swaps, football parties, and the successful ' Tailgate Thursday, ' the parting never slowed down. Even after the fraternity theme parties in the spring, Ole Miss guys and gals kept up the social parting until the last day before summer break. Even today the once traditional Shrimp and Beer party at the end of Dixie Week is still celebrated by trips to Sardis by students even though there is no official Shrimp and Beer Party. There were, however, a few lightweights to be found-they may have passed out but their friends said they had a good time getting there. Yes, at Ole Miss, the students have fun. Theres never a dull moment. The bar-hoppers keep hopping, and the lightweights still don ' t slow down. But there are a few of us-a very important group-that wait for the magical age of twenty-one. 16 — Opening A 2