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Living the
ALMA MATER
Fairest of all is our dear Mississippi
Rising in state as the crest of a hill;
Staunch as a rock is our dear Alma Mater,
Round her so noble our hopes ever live.
When in the future, our hearts may be yearning
For the bright scenes of our dear college youth,
Back to thy portals our memories turning,
'RIB E S M AN Clear gleams thy beacon of virtue and truth.
M.C., we hail thee, our dear Mississippi,
TWO THOUSAND
Queen of our hearts, no foe shall alarm;
Faithful and loyal thy children will ever
Cherish thy mem'ry, acknowledge thy charm.
CLAY POLSON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF VOLUME 94
BRIAN WORTHEY, ASSISTANT EDITOR MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE
The legacy of Mississippi College is a story
told over the last 174 years of the people, places,
communities , and relationships that have defined
and guided this Christian institution. MC is much
more than a location, yet the campus in Clinton,
MS, is at the heart of what makes this school ,r
unique. It has keen a place where dreams have been
encouraged, where relationships been built,
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where wisdom has been sought, and character has
been formed. The classrooms, living areas and
walkways around campus have been hallowed by
the stories of those who have walked here and lived
here. For well over a century, young women and
men have come to MC and to Clinton to receive an
education and to shape their lives; to become
people of integrity and virtue. The stories these
women and men have left behind are our legacy,
just as the stories that we leave behind will become
a part of the legacy for students in years to come.
This year's Tribesman is dedicated to the purpose
of acknowledging and documenting the traditons,
heritage and stories that those who have come
before us have left. This is done in hopes that we
might he able to leave a richer legacy for those that
us.
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Today, campus life at MC is still about
people and relationships. Students build bonds of
friendship here that will last tor the rest of their
lives. The student body is active and involved in all
areas of university life from classes to athletic
events, to musical performances and religious
activities. There is a spirit at MC that students may
only experience once in their lives. It is a spirit ot
true corn m u nity.
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Mr. Sim Worley
Director of MC Physical Plant 1 97 7- 1998
In keeping with this year's theme, the 2000 Tribesman
staff wishes to dedicate this edition of the yearbook to a man who
has long been a part of the legacy at Mississippi College. Mr. Sim
Worley has served this school and its community for 21 years as
director of the physical plant, in which time there have been many
changes and improvements on campus and in facilities. The job of
maintenance is often overlooked by students, but it is a job that
must be done and must be done correctly. Mr. Worley, a 20-year
veteran of the Marine Corps, ran the department with a level of
professionalism that is not often seen. However, he did not only
expect professionalism from those who worked under him but
expected it of himself as well.
During his years at MC, he was very dedicated to the
school and its programs. He desired to see that the facilities were
maintained the best that they could be so that the school could also
be its best. During his time of service at MC there were difficult
years when he often had to operate on a very lean budget. However,
he worked miraculously during those periods continuing to main-
tain the school's plant.
The students and alumni of MC owe a great debt of
gratitude to this man who has dedicated so much of his life to
providing a college environment where students can learn and
grow without hindrance. The atmosphere that we all love at
Mississippi College is a direct result of this man's dedication to his
job. For that reason we dedicate the 2000 Tribesman to Mr. Sim
Worley.
Or. George Ayers
Associate Professor of Education 1994-1999;
B.S., Delta State University;
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Mississippi
Dr. George Ayers dedicated his life to the cause of educa-
tion. For 35 years he was involved in state education at all levels,
serving as public school teacher, school system administrator and
university professor. There are not many individuals in public
school education today who have not been influenced by Dr.
Ayers. He served on several state committees involved with public
education and was a member of state and national teacher
associations.
During the time that Dr. Ayers taught in the School of
Education at Mississippi College, he came to be known as one of
the sharpest and most prepared teachers on campus. One of his
faculty peers once commented that Dr. Ayers taught every course
from scratch. He did not rely on past teaching experiences, but
prepared himself to teach students something new and exciting
each year. He was a dedicated educator and an honorable man.
Dr. Ayers was a man with a heartf or education and a mind
of excellence. For this reason, the 2000 Tribesman wishes to
remember his lifetime and his occupation as we look back at the
legacy of Mississippi College.
Living the
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(right) John Tramel, Nathan Chapman,J ohn Porter,
and Erica Blankenship enjoy music on the Quad.
(below) Playing soccer is one way that senior Eddie
Addison involves himself at MC.
(drove)T he library is a busy place on weeknights, with students studying
and preparing for their classes.
(right)S tudent Karrah Goar takes time for reflection in Provine Chapel.
The chapel has provided a home for religious life on campus for many
years.
(ight)T he student section of the football stadium
provides an outlet for the expression of school
spirit. On game day the air is filled with MC spirit
and support for the Chocs.
(below) Alumnus Brian Lowe passes the MC spirit on to his son: T.J.
The spirit of Mississippi College resides in its student
body. MC is a place where students come to develop them-
selves, and grow in maturity and knowledge. MC fosters
spiritual growth and provides a caring atmosphere that is
conducive to education. Students are continually challenged
to achieve new levels of academic success while becoming part
of a larger community. Students get involved through venues
such as athletics, campus organizations and extracurriculax
activities. Many enjoy community service as a way to grow
and help others. However students get involved, they make
many new friends in the process. Many of these relationships
will last for a lifetime. This distinct combination creates the
spirit of MC.
(above) Eric McDonald and Megan Summrall produce
pure oxygen under the close supervision of Mandy
Dowling,t he lah instructor. MC students take academics
very seriously.
(above)J unior Leslie Lehnhoff volunteers her time at the MS Baptist Children's Village. MC students are involved
in many aspects of community life in and around Clinton.
