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

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DEAN SPARKY REAADON Dr. I honijs j. IV-;iiilon is well known arouiul the Uni- ursiiy of Mississippi campus. To students, he is known as Spiirky. anti lo the rest of the university he is known as the Dean oFStuclenlH. I le has worked in hit;)ier education for 6 yeai s antI has heen at Ole Miss since August 1 977. While at Olc Miss. Dr. Reardon ser cd in numerous positions includ- ing Coordinator ofPre-Admissions. Assistant Director of Student Activities, Director of Campus Programing. Associate Director of Student Services. Associate Dean of Students, and present dav. Dean of Students. part about my job. To have a framework to meet them when the ' mo ' e in on freshman move In dav, to watch- ing them walk away on commencement. Dr. Reardon said. It ' s JLisi that tremendous sense that maybe there ' s something important lo what I tlo. Dr. Reardon attended the University from 1968-1972 and has been in Oxford. Miss, since 1 976. ! le is cur- renllv a frequent speaker on college campuses, ranging from speeches for leadership to hazing prevention. In 2003. Dr. Reardon was co-founder on the committee which defined the Llnixersity Creed, which he felt was his bifioest accoinnlishnuni while at the unucrsitv- I hatl experiences ni unclergra( izc that I love teaching and it m just an infinity for the college c; atmosphere, and I guess you coi the time living. Dr. Reardon si me realize that I had lus and the college call it a foresight at Working in acol- Dr. Reardon has been recognized for many accomjilish ments. In 1 995. students at Ole Miss chose him as the initial recipient of the Thomas First Student Service award. In 1 998. he wa s recognized by his peers in the American college fraternity movement for his long tim( of distinguished ser ice in his profession. Following in 2003. Reardon appeared on the Flistory Channel ' s documentary on fraternities on colleoe campuses with . it was a great experience working with a professional producer who was here to tell a storv, Dr. Reardon When he is not working. Dr. Reardon lo -es attending Ole Miss sporting events, reading a gootl book, iravelin; to Sicily where his family is from, and cooking with his cousins on a specific day In the summer, which he calls the ' antlpasto lunch. I don ' t think I will go anvwhere else, I love the ceremony that goes along with this university. Dr. Reardon said. I think the value of any institution is the consistency of which they give their rituals. In the luture. Dr. Reardon sees himself In Oxford, Miss. Once he retires, he plans to continue traveling as well as consulting. He belie es he will always be tied to the unh ' crsity whether it is through the UM Alumni Association or watching a baseball practice, and his heart will alwavs he with Ole Miss. 14 PHOTO TYLER JACKSON STORY ASHLEY DUNN

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FROM THE CHANCELLOR DEAR OLE MISS STUDENTS As you fead this 117th edition of Ttie Ole Miss, I hope it recalls the sights, sounds and emotions of a transformative year of your life here at the University of Mississippi. I also hope you will learn something new about yourself and your university It has been a year of great significance in the life of this beloved institution, and we should all be grateful to editor Elizabeth Beaver and her staff for producing such a vibrant chronicle of this time. For generations to come, it will serve as an inspiring record of what we accomplished, shared and learned here together The 2C12 2013 academic year has brought celebration, reflection and self examination. We have observed the 50th anniversary of the university ' s racial integration, cheered as the Rebels triumphed over Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl and marveled at the artistry and grace of the Russian National Ballet at the Ford Center Civil rights activists Harry Belafonte and Myrlie Evers Williams, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist George Will, US, Attorney General Eric Holder and acclaimed biographer Ron Chernow all visited and shared their insights with us. And many of us volunteered to contribute hours for various service projects, working igether to help others and improve life throughout our community, state and region. Our students are the heart and soul of Ole Miss, and we take pride in their accomplishments and growth. For the graduates of the class of 2013, we offer congratulations and wish you the best in your personal and professional aspirations. For our other students, we salute your accomplishments and growth during the year I sincerely hope you treasure the memories of this past year, and 1 hope this yearbook will become a treasured memento of your time at Ole Miss. DANIELW. JONES, M.D. CHANCELLOR PHOTO THOr AS CRANING

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PRO OC Tlie university faces yeai-s of academic 1 99 1 when he lirst began his 22 year needs as more students enroll and the career on canijiLis as an a learning environment changes with each at the school of accounta technological advance and scientific practicing accotintanl fi disco ' ery. Tliere is one man whose exeryday he was asked to teacli a and his name is Dr. Morris H. Stock There is no routine in the ilaily life c Stocks, who is also the assistant chan for academic affairs. He spends his I with the staff of the Olhce ol the Fro ' ost ; speaking with the deans, the Ricuky Sen, and various academic councils. I le dcscri hisjwsition as a supporting function to th ' ■ on campus. opportunaues ana cnauenges, ur. atocKs said, I sjjend much of my time during the day working with others to find solutions to complicated situations, looking lor resource to meet the needs of our faculty and stafl, and looking for waj ' S to improw the manne in which we as a university support the teaching, research, and ser ' ice mission ot q faculty, stalT, and students. Jniversity of South C doctoral program in 1990. the fateful decision to visit i Tlie University of Mississippi I an o[x;ning for an assistant prof( Stocks reminisced. VVliei immediately impressed with-tlufrtiBivcreil ir the faculty and leadei-shi teaching honor: Elsie M. Teacher awar d in 199S. He has ne ' er reerettcd h esirc to support tne university uum .i s« all: from Chancellor Dan Jones to the newly admitted freshman beginning the spring semester with an undecided major. Dr. Stocks is an invaluable member of University of Mississippi and has been since E ' en though I have lieen a Full-time administrator for over 1 o years, he said, I still consider myself a faculty member. I hoi the people that I work with and work for in the highest regard. Dr. Stocks continues to teach financial accounting at the Pattei-son School ol Accountancy nowy previously the dean of the school of accountancy from 2002 to 2006. Llnder him. it placed in the national top 25 accounting programs in 2005 lor die firet time in its history. Thisj|gneofWs many achiex ' cments and services for the universit) One of his ser ' ices made a ilirect inijnu Pro -ost Sehokii-slii[) with Noel Wilkin, associate provost and professor in phari administration, and Douglas Sulliv an- G6nz;ilez, tiean of the 1 here. The scholarship impleiM|| intl cademic lilesiyli rewards me students greatly for ha inganil maintaining a 3.5 GPA. ' Hie scholaiN can mo e on-campus one day earlier and has ;ion along with selective courses and worksho]is. Ihe program is meant to help with the academic life. Dr. Stocks clarified. We provide training on how to be a successful student and how Dr. Stocks enjoys sening Ole M iss immensely. I ha e never Ixvn a giKxl cart planner, he said. But, as 1 have said k-fon I have never regretted my decision to join the faculty at University of Mississijjpi. Tlie univeriiiy has been my home for 22 years, and it is my hope that I complete my professional career here at University of Mississippi. m- ' M J M i [ r-ANIELS 15 1