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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


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A  legacy  is  a  lasting  impression,  and  long  after  current 


freshmen  graduate,  and  after  the  foundation  of  the  last  building 


crumbles,  the  impact  of  Southern  Miss  as  an  educational  facility 


and  as  a  former  home  will  be  seen  and  felt  through  the  efforts 


of  alumni  and  faculty  who  not  only  added  to  amassing  human 


understanding,  but  to  building  the  character  of  its  students. 


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Despite  its  youth,  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  is  even  now  forging  a  legacy  and  finding  its 


place  among  other  universities  and  colleges  in  the  nation  and  in  the  world.  Southern  Miss  is  home  to  many 


demographics  and  peoples  of  various  walks  and  affiliations.  However,  the  central  thread  that  holds  the 


student  body  together  is  a  sense  of  pride  and  a  common  goal  of  excellence. 


Through  Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week,  homecoming,  graduation  and  other  events,  the  lives  of  students 


are  enriched  with  Golden  Eagle  pride,  and  the  individual  stories  of  students,  regardless  of  class,  ethnicity, 


or  social  stature,  are  added  to  the  Southern  Miss  legacy.  This  is  a  legacy  of  constant  adaptation,  confidence, 


achievement  and  finally  advancement,  seen  in  every  outlet  of  student  life  on  and  off  of  campus. 


"He  who  has  done  his 


best  for  his  own  time  has 


lived  for  all  times." 


■Friedrich  von  Schiller 


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Trying  times  were  a  running  theme  in  2005,  and  the  ramifications  of 


this  theme  bled  into  the  New  Year.  Despite  the  destruction  of  Hurricane 


Katrina,  the  trials  of  the  continued  War  on  Terror,  foreign  political  turmoil 


and  the  loss  of  prominent  cultural  and  political  figures,  Southern  Miss 


never  gave  up  the  fight  for  advancement  or  the  pursuit  of  solutions  to 


these  difficult  problems. 


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Southern  Miss  students  and  constituents  made  up  a  valiant  force  of  relief  efforts  for  both  domestic  and 


oreign  disasters,  and  through  the  perseverance  and  determination  of  these  efforts  the  light  of  hope  was  brought 


o  desolate  situations  around  the  world.  These  actions  exemplify  the  legacv  of  Southern  Miss,  and  through 


his  perseverance,  the  noble  certainty  of  the  institution  provided  a  support  for  groups  of  people  grasping  for 


omething  solid. 


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Student  fundraisers  supported  victims  of  the  Pakistani  earthquake,  clean-up  crews  of  students  begai 


digging  even  their  own  homes  out  from  under  rubble  after  Katrina,  and,  as  every  year  in  the  past,  student! 


participated  in  an  assortment  of  philanthropies  and  programs  that  aimed  to  cure  disease  and  end  hatred 


Various  events  throughout  the  year  showed  Southern  Miss'  ability  to  combat  the  difficulties  of  2005,  bu 


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even  more  showed  its  ability  to  combat  the  difficulties  of  every 


year.  AIDS  awareness  rallies  and  benefits  for  the  homeless 


and  for  the  hungry  made  students  realize  that  people  in  many 


countries  live  in  a  constant  state  of  disaster. 


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This  year,  after  the  hurricane,  even  the  face  of  campus  was  '  "^  ODiy  Wing  )/OU  Id. KG 


different.  Trees  that  once  stood  firmly  as  shade  and  decoration 


lay  sprawled  in  disarray,  and  roofs  that  once  gave  shelter  from 


rain  were  patched  with  blue  tarps. 


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-John  Allston 


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In  a  more  global  sense,  the  world  around  us  changed,  as  various  countries  witnessed  drastic  changes 


in  power  over  the  year.  Countries  such  as  Iran  and  Palestine  became  more  deeply  tied  with  Hamas, 


while  Pope  John  Paul  II,  the  leader  of  the  Catholic  Church  for  more  than  two  decades  was  succeeded 


by  Pope  Benedict  XVI  upon  his  death.  With  this  preamble  of  vigilance  and  bold  determination  we 


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now  begin  a  walk  through  the  high  and  low  points  of  the  year,  a  year  we  will  all  remember  not  as  the 


year  of  death  and  destruction,  but  as  the  year  that  human  vigilance  was  seen  to  shine  through  the 


darkest  of  hours,  and  our  legacy  lived  on. 


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It  has  been  almost  a  century  since  Southern  Miss  was  established.  Since  then,  many 
things  have  changed  in  the  culture  of  America  at  large,  and  this  is  reflected  in  the  changes 
seen  in  student  life.  The  lives  of  students  at  the  Southern  Teachers  College  were  under 
constant  surveillance  and  pseudo-parental  restrictions.  The  feeling  of  independence  that  is 
present  now  is  a  very  different  feeling  from  the  days  in  which  girls  were  not  allowed  to  leave 
campus  with  a  male  other  than  their  father  or  brother  and  the  days  when  a  strict  dress  code 
was  enforced  for  members  of  either  sex.  The  campus  has  transformed  from  an  extension  of 
a  student's  family  life  to  an  extension  of  a  student's  future  as  an  adult  whose  judgment  is 
respected  and  is  required  to  meet  their  own  individual  needs.  This  is  not  to  say  that  faculty 
and  administrators  no  longer  care  for  students,  but  they  now  understand  that  self -discipline 
is  as  important  to  a  student's  future  as  any  educational  program. 


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Student  life  has  changed  in  a  multitude  of  ways.  New  campuses  have  been  acquired 
such  as  the  Gulf  Park  campus  on  the  coast  in  1972.  As  these  expansions  and  additions  were 
made  to  the  campus,  jobs  for  students  also  changed.  Campus  jobs  have  gone  from  stump 
grinding  to  Starbucks  and  are  now  available  for  students  in  industries  ranging  from  food 
service  to  research.  This  is  yet  another  aspect  that  reflects  the  overall  growth  of  the  student 
body  and  the  university.  New  facilities  have  been  added,  and  are  being  added  constantly. 
The  new  student  union  which  is  approaching  completion  this  year  is  a  current  example  of 
a  new  facility  that  will  not  only  add  entertainment  to  student's  lives,  but  also  employment 
opportunities.  Student  life  at  Southern  Miss  is  an  ever-changing  entity  that  has  survived  over 
90  years  of  constant  adaptation  and  promises  to  last  many  more.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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Plunging  into  her  team's 
bucket,  Tessa  Eubanks  gets 
ready  to  paint  the  Eagle  Walk. 
Every  year,  incoming  freshmen 
have  a  contest  to  see  which 
team  can  paint  their  section  of 
the  Eagle  Walk  the  fastest. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


ing  her  support  ropes  tightly,  Portia  Collins  looks  down  as  she  prepares  for 
I  on  the  trampoline.  Students  were  given  the  opportunity  to  participate  in 
h  as  the  trampoline,  rock-climbing,  bull-riding  and  sumo-wrestling  during 
?n  Eagle  Welcome  Week.   Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


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golden  eagle  welcome  week 

Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week  is  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi's  way  to  make  sure  that  incoming  freshmen  feel  at  home. 
Freshman  year  in  college  can  be  a  scary  time  for  students.  Southern 
Miss  makes  it  a  priority  to  ensure  that  incoming  freshmen  adjust  to 
college  life  with  as  much  ease  as  possible. 

Welcome  Week  started  off  this  year  with  an  opening  convocation 
featuring  two  speakers  from  the  popular  MTV  series  "The  Real  World." 
After  the  opening  convocation,  new  students  were  divided  into  groups 
led  by  a  mixture  of  Southern  Stvle  and  GEWW  Crew  members.  The 
groups  were  named  after  different  seasons  of  "The  Real  World." 
This  year  Welcome  Week  activities  included  recreational  sports  and 
community  service  projects  as  well  as  the  annual  painting  of  the  Eagle 
Walk,  the  return  of  the  hvpnotist  show,  and  a  Fall  Fest  Luau.  There 
was  no  shortage  of  activities  for  the  new  students. 

"There  are  manv  things  to  do  to  make  sure  we  are  not  just  sitting  in 
our  rooms  doing  nothing,  and  I  love  that,"  Breonna  Ponder  of  Laurel, 
Miss.  said. 

The  freshmen  also  participated  in  a  discussion  of  their  required 
summer  reading,  "Nickel  and  Dimed:  On  (Not)  Getting  By  in  America," 
by  Barbara  Ehrenreich.  Various  faculty  and  staff  members  took  part  in 
the  discussion. 

The  University  Activities  Council  contributed  to  Golden  Eagle 
Welcome  Week  this  year  with  a  new  activity  called  Eagles  After  Hours. 
Freshmen  had  the  opportunity  to  participate  in  activities  including 
singing  karaoke,  watching  movies,  and  playing  pool. 

Kenya  Adams  of  Greenwood,  Miss,  said,  "I  love  to  sing  and  be 
seen,  so  Eagles  After  Hours  is  the  activity  that  I  liked  the  most." 

The  week  commenced  with  Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain  where  the 
newest  additions  to  the  Southern  Miss  family  showed  off  the  cheers 
that  they  learned  throughout  Welcome  Week. 

Shasta  Husband  of  Laurel,  Miss,  said,  "1  was  afraid  that  I  wasn't 
going  to  meet  anybody  but  I  met  so  many  new  friends,  especially 
through  Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week  activities.  You  no  longer  have 
to  view  your  freshman  year  as  the  scariest  year  oi  your  life.  You  can 
now  view  it  as  the  best  vear  of  your  life."  Story  by  Olenthia  Woodley 


After  the  champions  have  been  announced,  the  Eagle  Walk 
painting  gear  is  retired.  The  clean-up  can  be  a  messy  job.  but  it  is 
well  worth  the  trouble!   Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


GOLDEN  EAGLE  WELCOME  WEEK 


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Golden  Eagle  Welcome 
Week  was  filled  with  games, 
spirit  and  celebrities.  Coral 
and  Landon  from  MTV's  The 
Real  World  series  spoke  to 
the  freshman  class  about  dif- 
ferent aspects  of  college  life. 
Throughout  the  week,  the 
welcome  leaders,  or  GEWW 
crew,  jumped  at  any  chance 
to  join  in  the  festivities,  which 
included  a  hypnotist. 


Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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WELCOME  to 

THE  REAL 

WORLD 

an  introduction  to  college  life 

On  Sunday,  August  21, 2005,  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 
campus  came  alive  as  new  students  filled  the  parking  lots  and  moved 
into  their  dorms  in  preparation  for  Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week. 

Wvnde  Fitts,  Director  of  First  Year  Experience,  said,  "This  week 
is  for  students  to  build  relationships  and  make  a  connection  with  the 
universitv.  The  more  comfort  students  have,  the  more  likely  they  are 
to  be  successful,  the  more  likelv  they  are  to  interact  with  their  peers, 
and  the  more  likelv  thev  are  to  be  Southern  Miss  graduates,  which  is 
what  we  want." 

The  theme  for  the  week  was  "Welcome  to  the  Real  World/'  and 
it  began  with  the  opening  convocation  featuring  two  speakers  from 
the  popular  MTV  series,  "The  Real  World."  New  students  gathered  in 
Bennett  Auditorium  to  hear  a  motivational  speech  from  "Real  World" 
stars  Landon  and  Coral. 

Landon  started  off  the  program  with  hopes  of  motivating  the 
freshmen  to  have  a  successful  first  year,  but  the  program  took  an 
unexpected  turn  when  Coral  came  on  stage.  She  talked  more  about 
controversial  issues  than  motivational  issues,  and  she  was  dressed 
very  provocatively.  Members  of  the  GEWW  Crew  ushered  Coral  off 
of  the  stage  and  led  the  crowd  in  Southern  Miss  cheers. 

"I  found  it  really  ironic  that  the  theme  for  the  week  was  "The  Real 
World"  and  vet  the  directors  of  the  week  readily  attempted  to  sensor 
our  motivational  speech  as  if  we  were  too  young,"  Christy  Dyess,  a 
freshman  from  Hattiesburg,  said. 

Fitts  said,  "We  learned  from  them  thai  the  "real  world"  isn't  about 
people  on  TV;  it's  about  the  real  situation  and  people  right  here.  We 
can  learn  more  from  each  other  than  we  can  from  any  reality  TV  star. 

"All  in  all,  the  week  was  successful  and  was  truly  like  an 
introduction  to  the  real  world.  Unexpected  things  happen,  and 
challenges  present  themselves,  but  ultimately,  it  is  how  we  deal  with 
these  things  that  leads  to  our  success."  Story  by  Rossie  Ahua 


Dto  by  Matikia  Wilson 


GOLDEN  EAGLE  WELCOME  WEEKEND 


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Fortunately,  most  of  the  buildings  on  campus  suffered  little  structural  damage  from  the  storm.  Small  repairs  to  windows  and  roofs  was 
trees  and  powerlines.   Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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Lake  Byron  used  to  be  surrounded  by  beautiful  trees  until  Hurricane  Katrina  blew  most  of 
them  down  leaving  the  landscape  of  Hattiesburg  almost  unrecognizable  in  a  matter  of  hours. 
Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


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Cleanup  efforts  on  campus 

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Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


the  aftermath  of  hurricane  katrina 

Everyone  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  is  familiar 
with  Hurricane  Katrina,  whether  it  made  a  personal  or  impersonal 
impact.  Three  students  who  reside  on  campus  and  remained  on 
campus  during  the  storm  shared  their  experiences  of  the  two  week 
period  following  the  hurricane. 

Joshua  Green,  a  freshman  and  former  resident  of  Hickman  Hall, 
said  that  he  feels  the  storm  was  detrimental  to  his  college  experience. 
The  week  before  the  evacuation  was  Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week, 
and  freshman  orientation  spirits  were  dampened  bv  the  thought  ol 
escaping  the  hurricane. 

"1  was  amazed  at  the  damage  on  campus,"  Green  said.  "I  think 
everyone  was." 

The  most  severe  damage  Green  saw  was  a  part  of  Reed  Green 
Coliseum's  roof  wrapped  around  a  tree  near  Hickman  Hall.  He  also 
recalls  that  almost  everv  stoplight  on  Hardy  Street  was  broken  or  torn 
down,  and  the  buildings  lining  the  street  were  severely  damaged. 

The  students  who  remained  on  campus  resided  in  Hickman  Hall 
and  mostlv  ate  ham  and  cheese  sandwiches  due  to  the  lack  of  power 
on  campus. 

Hannah  Dupuis,  a  resident  of  Mississippi  Hall  from  Baton  Rouge, 
La.  said  that  at  first  the  females  were  located  in  Mississippi  Hall  until 


The  storm  broke  power  lines  all  over  the  city,  leaving  many  without 
power  for  at  least  10  days.    Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


the  fire  alarms  sounded  due  to  the  storm.  After  that,  all  remaining 
residents  were  moved  to  Hickman. 

"I  met  some  new  friends,"  Dupuis  said.  "I'll  never  forget  my 
hurricane  buddies." 

Dupuis  did  not  suffer  any  direct  damage  from  the  storm  but 
was  not  able  to  return  home  due  to  the  highway  blockage.  She 
remembers  seeing  a  tree  located  in  front  of  the  stadium  that  fell  and 
crushed  two  cars. 

Jessica  Buckelew,  a  Resident  Assistant  in  Mississippi  Hall,  helped 
to  keep  the  head  counts  during  the  storm.  All  Resident  Assistants 
were  required  to  remain  on  campus. 

"It  made  us  help  out  each  other.  We  understand  that  some  people 
have  it  worse,  and  that  we  should  give  more,"  Buckelew  said. 

Buckelew  recalls  seeing  fallen  trees  cover  Highway  49  and  4th 
street.  She  watched  as  the  transformers  carved  a  path  tor  commuters. 

Rebuilding  is  a  daily  process  for  our  university,  and  as  each  day 
passes  the  campus  returns  back  to  normal. 

"The  Eagle  spirit  cannot  be  stopped;  not  even  by  a  hurricane" 
Buckelew  said. 

As  we  strive  forward,  support  and  giving  helps  our  campus 
become  as  beautiful  as  it  was.  Story  by  Lauren  McGowan 


HURRICANE  KATRINA 


In  the  aftermath  of  Hurricane 
Katrma,  an  angel  statue  frorr 
St.  Thomas  Catholic  Church  ir 
Long  Beach  still  stands.  People 
of  all  ages  volunteered  to  help 
in  the  relief  efforts  on  the  Gul 
Coast.  Photo  Submitted  by  St 
Thomas  Catholic  Church 


Knowing  the  construction  crews  are  busy  at  work,  this  Katrina  victim  takes  it 
upon  himself  to  make  a  door  for  his  home.  This  was  not  an  unusual  sight  on  the 
Gulf  Coast,  where  thousands  of  victims  had  to  fend  for  themselves. 
Photo  Submitted  by  St.  Thomas  Catholic  Church 


The  worst  devastation  experienced  by  the  victims  of  the  Gulf  Coast  was  the  loss  of  everything  they  i 
items  to  many  hurricane  victums.   Photo  Submitted  by  St.  Thomas  Catholic  Church 


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nteers  worked  day  and  night  distributing  clothes,  bedding  and  other  household 


student  relief  efforts  on  the  coast 

In  response  to  the  devastating  effects  of  Hurricane  katrina,  St. 
Thomas  Church  set  up  hurricane  relief  efforts  targeting  specific  needs 
in  both  Hattiesburg  and  on  the  coast. 

St.  Thomas  began  these  efforts  with  water  and  food  drives  for 
local  residents.  These  drives  eventually  expanded  to  other  products 
being  acquired  by  the  church  and  donated  through  distribution 
centers  located  at  the  church  in  Hattiesburg  and  at  many  affiliated 
churches  on  the  coast. 

"When  tragedy  strikes,  religious  based  organizations  must  rise 
to  the  occasion,"  Father  Tommy  Conway,  the  priest  at  St.  Thomas 
Church,  said.  "It  is  important  for  believers  to  reach  out  to  one  another, 
especially  in  times  of  need." 

Jill  Rutherford,  a  volunteer  at  the  church,  said,  "I  do  not  know  of 
a  faith  that  is  not  called  to  help  others." 

Rutherford  is  a  senior  at  Southern  Miss  this  year  and  offered  her 
services  by  talking  with  people  who  were  trapped  in  the  path  of  the 
deadlv  storm.  Rutherford,  a  Bav  St.  Louis  resident,  was  also  on  the 
coast  during  the  storm  and  cited  her  experience  as  a  way  to  relate  to 
the  people  she  is  helping. 

Mark  Johnson,  a  volunteer  and  resident  o\  Gulf  Port,  Miss.,  said 
"When  church  organizations  become  invoked  I  think  it  helps  others 
focus  on  the  good  instead  of  the  destruction." 

Father  Tommy  said,  "The  hurricane  brought  out  the  worst  in  a 
few,  but  the  verv  best  in  most." 

He  accredits  the  hurricane  and  the  aftermath  of  the  storm  with 
making  people  more  patient  and  thankful  of  the  little  conveniences 
thev  enjoy  evervdav. 

"I  hope  that  in  the  future  faith  based  organizations  can  become 
more  involved  with  the  rebuilding  of  homes  on  the  coast  as  well  as  in 
New  Orleans,"  Father  Tommy  said. 

St.  Thomas  Catholic  Church,  as  well  as  many  other  churches  of 
other  religions  around  the  area  have  banded  together  to  dispel  the 
traumatic  effects  and  aftermath  ol  the  deadly  Hurricane  katrina. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


HURRICANE  KATRINA 


EFORE  the 

GAME 


Tailgating  is  a  big  part  of  Southern  Miss  tradition.  Tailgating  takes 
place  all  over  campus  on  game  day,  but  it  has  become  very  popular  for 
many  people  to  tailgate  in  The  District. 

"1  think  tailgating  in  The  District  is  a  great  assett  to  student  life  in 
the  fall  semester,  "  John  Burks,  assistant  dean  of  students  for  Greek 
Life  said. 

The  District  is  located  in  the  front  of  the  school,  and  on  any  other 
day  it  is  just  a  grassy  field.  Many  students  and  alumni  come  together 
during  the  day  of  the  game  to  eat,  meet,  and  greet.  The  District  has 
become  a  meeting  ground  for  tailgaters  over  the  years.  Children 
running,  the  smell  of  barbeque,  and  the  chatter  of  people  are  not 
uncommon  sights  and  scents  when  you  enter  the  district. 

Brandi  Ferrer,  a  sophomore  international  business  major  said, 
"Tailgating  is  a  great  experience  to  enjoy  while  on  the  Southern 
Miss  campus  because  it  unites  all  organizations.  Everyone  comes 
together  at  The  District  to  get  excited  about  the  football  game." 

During  the  night  before  the  game  and  the  day  of  the  game,  it  is 
an  oasis  of  different  people  eating,  drinking,  and  mingling.  Hot  dogs, 
hamburgers,  sodas,  and  ice  cream  are  just  a  few  things  that  are  served 
at  The  District  during  tailgating. 

When  The  District  was  originally  set  up,  it  was  not  made  to  be 
tailgating  central.  As  time  progressed,  so  did  the  social  status  of  The 
District.  Once  the  word  was  out  that  The  District  was  a  great  place  to 
tailgate,  people  flocked  from  miles  around  to  tailgate  at  this  special 
place.  Thus,  tradition  was  born.    Story  by  Olenthia  Woodley 


Displaying  his  school  spirit,  a 
Dirty  Bird  member  arrives 
to  the  District  decked  out 
in  black  and  gold.  Rain  or 
shine,  Southern  Miss  football 
fans  faithfully  attended  every 
game  to  support  the  Golden 
Eagles.   Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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STUDENT  LIFE 


- 


As  The  Pride  of  Mississippi  marching  band  fills  the  streets  of  campus  with  the  Southern  Miss  fight 
song,  the  Dixie  Darlings  march  onward  toward  The  Rock.  Two  hours  before  kickoff,  the  Dixie 
Darlings,  cheerleaders,  band  and  football  players  parade  through  the  Eagle  Walk  to  the  stadium. 
Photo  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


As  the  scent  of  barbeque  fills  the  air,  John  Allen  Dwire  of  SAE  fraternity  helps  himself  to  a  hot  dog.  Members  of  various  organizations 
often  set  up  tents  in  The  District  where  they  en|oy  food  and  hanging  out  before  the  game.   Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


TAILGATING  IN  THE  DISTRICT 


PARTYat  the 


Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain  often  started  with  some  form  of 
entertainment  to  get  students  excited  about  the  upcoming 
performances  from  The  Pride  of  Mississippi  band,  dance  teams,  and 
cheerleaders.  Local  bands  often  took  the  stage  for  the  pre-show. 
Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


friday  nights  before  Saturday's  game 

Another  long-standing  tradition  here  at  Southern  Miss  is  Friday 
Night  at  the  Fountain,  which  is  an  event  held  the  Friday  night  before  each 
home  game  in  front  of  the  Aubrey  K.  Lucas  Administration  Building. 
The  event  consists  of  a  live  musical  performance  followed  by  a  pep-rally 
for  the  football  team.  Many  students  find  this  to  be  the  most  appealing 
event.  The  structure  is  relaxed  and  provides  a  great  atmosphere  to  meet 
new  students  as  well  as  show  pride  in  their  university. 

Sarah  Davis,  a  student  leader  who  helped  organize  the  event  this 
year,  said,  "Friday  night  at  the  fountain  is  a  very  unique  experience 
that  offers  entertainment  and  an  opportunity  to  show  support  for 
our  Golden  Eagles  to  both  the  university  community  and  the  greater 
Hattiesburg  community," 

Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain  was  also  supported  by  Mary  Beth 
Walker,  the  assistant  director  of  student  activities.  She  said  that  Friday 
Night  at  the  Fountain  is  "a  long  standing  event  that  had  a  larger  turn 
out  this  year  then  ever." 

School  spirit  and  traditions  such  as  Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain  are 
directly  related  in  that  the  traditions  of  a  university  foster  school  spirit. 

"School  spirit  is  at  the  heart  of  the  student  experience,"  Walker 
said.  "I  think  having  positive  school  spirit  really  drives  a  positive 
student  experience,  tailgating,  homecoming  events,  Golden  Eagle 
Welcome  Week,  all  of  these  events  promote  both  school  spirit  and 
positive  student  experiences." 

Many    long-term    traditions    have    been    established    at    The 

University  of  Southern  Mississippi,  and  new  traditions  are  developed 

each  year.  By  establishing  traditions,  the  university  is  able  to  boost 

school  spirit  and  in  turn  boost  the  college  experience  for  students. 

Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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STUDENT  LIFE 


Kicking  off  Friday  Night  at  the 
Fountain,  the  band  delivers 
a  rendition  of  the  fight  song. 
The  Pride  of  Mississippi  band 
played  traditional  Southern 
Miss  chants  at  the  beginning 
and  end  of  each  pep  rally. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


With  energy  running  through  the  crowd,  a  guitarist  and  vocalist  in  Bag  of  Donuts  band 
kicks  off  Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain.   Bands  such  as  Bag  of  Donuts  and  Nappy  Roc*' 
featured  at  pep  rallies  as  entertainment      Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


Listening  for  the  next  beat 
in  the  music,  senior  Jessica 
Beuteo  performs  a  well- 
rehearsed  dance  routine. 
The  Dixie  Darlings,  Southern 
Misses  and  cheerleaders 
provided  live  entertainment 
for  students  and  faculty. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


FRIDAY  NIGHT  AT  THE  FOUNTAIN 


KEEPING 


THE 


TRADITION 


Leading  the 
in  the  "Hey 
McNair,  Shasta  Husband  and 
Ashton  Tureaud  throw  up 
their  poms.  The  cheerleaders 
pumped  up  the  crowd  before 
Saturday's  big  game. 
Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


Adorned  with  his  new  crown,  Nathan  Parsons, 
representing  Kappa  Delta  and  Delta  Tau  Delta, 
enjoys  the  thrill  of  victory.  The  Miss  Varsity 
pageant  gave  10  lucky  "ladies"  a  chance  to 
flaunt  their  good  looks  and  charm. 
Photo  by  Matikio  Wilson 


homecoming  week  review 

In  a  semester  filled  with  unexpected  twists  and  turns  caused  by 
Hurricane  Katrina,  it  was  good  to  know  that  some  Southern  Miss 
traditions  remained  unchanged.  Students,  faculty  and  alumni  took 
their  minds  off  of  the  damage  done  by  the  storm  to  enjoy  Homecoming 
Week  2005.  The  theme,  "Forever  Black  and  Gold,"  reflected  the 
university's  ability  to  bounce  back  after  a  natural  disaster. 

The  week  began  with  10  teams  stuffing  floats  in  anticipation  of 
winning  Saturday's  float  judging  contest.  On  Tuesday,  the  official 
Homecoming  Week  kickoff  attracted  many  students  to  Bennett 
Auditorium  to  watch  the  Miss  Varsity  Womanless  Beauty  Pageant. 
Eric  Huckabee,  representing  Phi  Mu  and  Pi  Kappa  Phi,  won  third 
place  in  the  pageant.  In  second  place  was  Blase  Gaude,  representing 
Kappa  Sigma,  Delta  Delta  Delta  and  Student  Athletic  Boosters. 
Nathan  Parsons,  who  represented  Kappa  Delta  and  Delta  Tau  Delta, 
was  crowned  Miss  Varsity  in  the  pageant. 

The  week  continued  with  the  always  cold  and  wet  "fountain  sit"  in 
Shoemaker  Square.  Chad  King,  Stephen  Ryan,  Tom  Sharp  and  Rvanl 
Adams  all  shared  the  winning  bracket  for  this  event.  Homecoming 
teams  searched  the  campus  for  black  and  gold  footballs  on  Thursday 
evening.  On  Friday,  the  campus  celebrated  Go  Gold  Day  and  jammed 
out  to  the  sounds  of  Nappy  Roots  at  Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain. 

Homecoming  Week  climaxed  on  Saturday  as  students,  faculty 
and  alumni  enjoyed  a  full  day  of  activities.  The  annual  Homecoming 
parade  rolled  through  the  campus,  complete  with  The  Pride  of 
Mississippi  marching  band,  the  Homecoming  court,  and  several 
organizational  floats.  After  tailgating  in  The  District,  thousands 
of  diehard  fans  packed  The  Rock  to  see  the  Golden  Eagles  take 
on  the  University  of  Central  Florida.  The  week  ended  with  the 
Student  Government  Association's  announcement  of  the  overall 
winners  of  Homecoming  events:  Kappa  Delta  and  Delta  Tau  Delta. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith 


28  STUDENT  LIFE 


Stuffing  tissue  paper  into 
chicken  wire  is  no  easy  task. 
Leah  Gaines  of  Ocean  Springs 
works  on  Kappa  Alpha  Theta's 
rloat  entitled  "Only  the  Best 
Wear  Black  and  Gold." 
Photo  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


Suited  up  in  their  i 
Tom  Sharp,  Chad  King,  Ryan 
Adams    and    Stephen    Ryan 
take  the  fountain  sit  to 
evel.  Their  day  of  sitting  in 
the    fountain    ended    v\ 
wet  escapade. 
Photo  by  Tracy  Thomas 


HOMECOMING  WEEK 


Freshman  maid,  Telia  Brewer,  escorted  by  Vince  Fabra  Sophomore  maid,  Roz  Richards,  escorted  by  Gray  Weinacker  junior  maid,  Lyndsey  Jalvia,  escorted  by  Gene  Gouaux 


Homecoming  Queen,  Erin 
Lambert,  shivers  with 
excitement  after  being 
crowned  by  The  University 
of  Southern  Mississippi 
President,  Dr.  Shelby  Thames. 
2004  Homecoming  Queen, 
Allison  Gouaux,  Miss  USM, 
JoAnna  Gaston  and  Student 
Government  Association 
President,  Jonathan  Krebs 
stood  by  to  watch. 
Photos  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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STUDENT  LIFE 


Senior  maid,  lindsey  Castleman,  escorted  by  Ryan  Mahoney  Graduate  maid,  Amanda  King,  escorted  by  Charles  Annder  S". 

PASSING™ 

THECROWN 


sha  Bryant,  escorted  by  Cory  Horton 


"Excited,"  "thrilled"  and  "speechless"  were  words  used  to  describe 
he  moment  that  seven  ladies  found  out  they  were  elected  by  their 
leers  to  serve  on  homecoming  court.  The  court  represented  their 
espective  classes  at  the  homecoming  edition  of  Friday  Night  at  the 
ountain  and  then  at  Saturday's  annual  homecoming  parade.  Later 
Saturday  evening,  thousands  of  Southern  Miss  fans  watched  as 
itudent  Government  Association  officers  escorted  the  court  across 
he  field  at  halftime. 

Serving  as  freshman  maid  was  Telia  Brewer.  She  is  a  music 
ducation  major  and  a  native  of  Vicksburg,  Miss.  Brewer  is  a  member 
f  Kappa  Delta  Sorority,  Freshman  Associates,  The  Legacv  and  she  is 
Junior  Panhellenic  Delegate.  Vincent  Fabra,  SGA  Executive  Director 
f  Student  Programming,  escorted  her  during  the  halftime  show. 

Roz  Richards,  a  child  life  major  and  native  of  Mobile,  Alabama 
.'as  the  sophomore  maid.  Richards  devotes  her  time  to  Delta  Gamma 
rority  and  her  honor  society,  Lambda  Sigma.  The  SGA  Election 
'ommisioner  Gray  Weinacker  walked  her  down  the  field. 

Next,  Lyndsey  Jalvia  of  New  Orleans,  La.  strolled  into  the 
potlight,  serving  as  junior  maid.  Jalvia,  an  education  of  the  deaf 
lajor,  is  a  member  of  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha  Sorority,  Incorporated, 
outhern  Style  and  is  also  SGA  Vice  President.  Gene  Gouaux,  SGA 
hief  of  Staff,  was  her  escort  for  the  evening. 


Lindsev  Castleman,  senior  maid,  made  her  way  down  the  field 
after  Jalvia.  Castleman  is  a  native  of  Biloxi,  Miss.,  and  is  an  exercise 
major.  She  is  involved  in  Kappa  Delta  sorority,  The  Legacv,  Greek 
Seekers  and  SGA,  where  she  serves  on  the  election  committee.  Ryan 
Mahoney,  SGA  Attorney  General,  ushered  her. 

Then,  graduate  maid  Amanda  King  took  the  field.  King  is  a 
resident  of  Petal,  Miss.,  and  recieved  her  bachelor's  degree  in  business 
administration.  She  is  working  on  a  master's  degree  in  college  student 
personnel.  She  is  the  advisor  of  Eagle  Connection  and  is  the  Senior 
Admissions  Counselor  in  the  Office  of  Admissions.  King  walked  the 
50-yard  line  with  SGA  Treasurer  Charles  Arinder. 

Escorted  by  Cory  Horton,  SGA  Executive  Director  ot  Student 
Initiative,  LaKeisha  Brvant  represented  the  university  as  the  student 
body  maid.  Brvant,  a  native  of  Brandon,  Miss.,  and  an  administration 
of  justice  major,  is  part  of  Delta  Sigma  Theta  sorority,  Incorporated, 
and  Southern  Style. 

Finally,  Dr.  Shelby  Thames,  president  of  the  universty,  crowned 
Erin  Lambert  the  2005  Homecoming  Queen.  Lambert,  a  speech 
communication  major,  is  a  native  of  I  lattiesburg,  Miss.  She  is  a  member 
of  Chi  Omega  sorority,  Eagle  Connection,  Southern  Stvle  and  Gamma 
Rho  Chi.  The  SGA  President,  Jonathan  Krebs,  escorted  her. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith 


FfOMECOMING  COURT 


Displaying  pride  for  Pi  Kappa  Phi  and  Southern  Miss,  Jamie  McKercher,  Stefan  Clayton,  Robert  Ledbetter  and  Lmsey  Mingo  roll  down  Hardy  Street.  Many  organizations  participated  in  the  homecomi 
day  parade  by  decorating  trucks  and  trailers.  All  Photos  by  Tom  Bynum 


Showing  their  support  for  Southern  Miss,  faculty,  students  and  alum| 
showed  up  to  the  parade  decked  out  in  their  favorite  black  and  go! 
gear.  The  parade  began  in  Roses  Grocery  parking  lot,  traveled  dovj 
Hardy  Street,  and  came  to  an  end  in  front  of  Bond  Hall  on  campus. 


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STUDENT  LIFE 


SPREADING 


THE 


SPIRIT 

homecoming  day  parade 


Here  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi,  people  knew 
exactly  how  to  end  a  great  week  with  a  bang!  The  crowd  of  Southern 
Miss  fans  watched  and  cheered  on  Saturday,  Oct.  15,  2005,  as  The 
Pride  of  Mississippi  marching  band  led  Southern  Miss'  annual 
homecoming  parade. 

Southern  Miss  has  some  very  faithful  alumni  that  always  enjoy 
coming  back  for  the  homecoming  celebrations. 

"It  was  great  to  see  all  of  the  student  and  alumni  support  at  this 
year's  parade."  Chris  Walker  a  senior  accounting  major  said. 

The  enthusiasm  of  the  organizations  and  clubs  really  shone  through 
as  they  threw  their  almost  unlimited  supply  of  candy  and  other  goodies 
into  the  crowd  of  bystanders.  Seymour,  the  beloved  mascot  at  Southern 
Miss,  did  an  awesome  job  of  encouraging  the  crowd  and  participants 
of  the  parade  to  get  involved  in  the  team  spirit  that  dominated  the  air. 
The  Southern  Miss  cheerleaders  were  there  to  raise  team  spirit,  as  well. 
The  shouts  of  "Southern  Miss!"  were  followed  by  a  resounding  "To  the 
top!"  all  around  the  city  of  Hattiesburg  that  day. 

Mike  Mitchell,  assistant  dean  of  students  and  coordinator  of 
this  year's  parade  said  "The  parade  is  always  one  of  the  most  exciting 
events  of  the  homecoming  celebration  and  this  year  lived  up  to  that 
level  of  excitement."  Story  by  Tabitha  Williams 


Dressed  in  their  homecoming  attire,  Lyndseyjalvia  and  Gene  Gouaux  ride 
down  Hardy  Street  during  the  parade.  Lyndsey,  a  New  Orleans  native, 
served  as  junior  maid  on  the  court. 


Proving  that  time  has  had  no  effect  on  their  skill,  Dixie  Darling  alums  join 
the  present  team.  Many  alumni  were  present  at  the  university  for  the 
homecoming  parade  and  for  the  football  game. 


HOMECOMING  PARADE 


33 


ARD 

WORK 


Leslie  Gaddis,  a  sophomore  biological  sciences  major,  steadies  her  hand  as  she  injects  a  sample 
into  a  petri  dish.  "Working  in  Dr.  Elasri's  microbiology  lab  has  allowed  me  to  gain  further  insight 
into  possible  careers  for  my  future  while  earning  some  extra  spending  money,"  Gaddis  said. 
Photo  by  Robin  Bo/ton 


As  students  rush  in  for  their  morning  dose  of  Starbucks'  coffee,  Denisha  Simmons  mixes 
together  the  ingredients  of  a  caramel  frappuccino.  "Working  here  is  cool  because 
I'm  constantly  meeting  new  people:  it's  been  a  great  experience,"  Simmons  said. 
Photo  by  Bart  Lambnght 


34  STUDENT  LIFE 


Jason  Neel,  Michael  Scheetz  and  Eric  Boyer  keep  a  close  eye  on  the 
evening  swimmers  in  the  Natatonum.  "I  thought  lifeguarding  would 
be  an  uneventful  job  where  I  would  just  sit  around.  But  I  actually 
have  to  go  in  after  two  to  three  people  per  week,"  Neel  said. 
Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 

juggling  jobs  and  school 

To  many,  Southern  Miss  is  more  than  just  a  school  or  a  campus 
it  is  also  home.  The  feeling  of  community  that  the  universit) 
posssses  is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  primary  asepcts  that  alumn 
remember  and  students  enjoy.  Any  community  is  comprised  oi 
different  institutions,  and  out  of  all  of  them,  employment  is  ofter 
the  most  important  in  maintaining  the  community's  livelihood 
The  Southern  Miss  community  is  no  exception  to  this  rule.  Man) 
employment  opportunites  exist  on  campus  and  cover  a  range  o; 
fields,  from  lab-oriented  employment  to  service  industry  jobs  ir 
any  one  of  the  numerous  corporate  fixtures  on  campus.  Mam 
students,  some  of  them  hundreds  of  miles  from  home,  turn  to  on 
campus  jobs  in  order  to  complement  financial  aid,  or  to  simph 
maintain  some  spending  money. 

The  benefits  of  on-campus  emplovment  obviously  include 
increased  financial  stability.  Linda  Nguyen,  who  is  an  employee  o 
Aramark,  Southern  Miss'  food  service  company  said  that  the  job; 
allow  students  to  get  to  know  other  people  on  campus,  including 
faculty  and  peers.  In  addition  to  the  sensible  wages,  Nguyen  said  tha 
flexible  hours  are  very  important  to  active  students  who  may  have 
multiple  commitments  to  different  clubs  and  organizations. 

Also  available  at  Southern  Miss  are  internships  and  position 
as  lab  assistants  that  give  students  the  ability  to  experience 
situations  commonly  seen  in  research  and  laboratory-based  fields  o 
emplovment.  Sarah  Ali,  a  freshman,  said  that  her  lab  assistantshrr. 
in  the  polymer  science  department  has  given  her  a  more  persona 
view  into  the  actual  work. 

The  university  offers  many  more  jobs  than  those  discussed  here 
Employment  opportunites  exist  almost  everywhere  you  look  or 
campus.  As  can  be  seen,  employment  not  onlv  helps  the  students 
but  the  university  as  a  whole.  Southern  Miss  shows  its  pride  in  beinj 
an  almost  self-contained  society  while  providing  students  with  nev\ 
experiences  and  important  life  skills.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Keeping  an  eye  on  her  total 
body  toning  class,  Beth  Scan- 
Ian  keeps  spirits  and  heart- 
rates  high.  "Being  a  trainer 
is  fun  and  exciting  because  I 
get  to  meet  different  people," 
Scanlan  said. 
Photo  by  Sort  Lambnght 


STUDENT  WORKERS 


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The  RSA's  cannot 
jet  you  in! 


Walking  back  from  a  night  class  can  be  a  scary  experience 
for  a  college  student.  Fortunately,  the  University  Police 
Department  has  strategically  placed  emergency  call  boxes 
around  campus.  At  the  touch  of  a  button,  a  policeman  can 
arrive  quickly  in  an  emergency.  Also,  every  dorm  is  now 
accessed  by  student  ID  card  only.  This  ensures  that  the 
dorms  remain  a  safe  haven  from  any  intruders. 
All  photos  by  Chris  Payne 


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A  late  night  walk  down  Golden  Eagle  Avenue  to  visit  the  library 
is  not  dark  anymore  thanks  to  more  lighting.  A  larger  sidewalk  has 
made  a  noon  bike  ride  along  Montague  Boulevard  less  congested. 
These  changes  are  just  a  few  of  the  many  ways  campus  security  is 
improving  at  Southern  Miss. 

"The  new  sidewalk  and  bicycle  pedestrian  program  not  only  is 
enhancing  how  you  can  travel  around  campus,  it  is  also  safer.  The 
wider  sidewalks  can  handle  more  bicycles  and  pedestrians  at  one 
time,"  University  Police  Chief  Bob  Hopkins  said. 

He  said  safety  and  feeling  safe  are  big  issues  when  parents  and 
students  make  choices  about  which  school  to  attend. 

"Parents  are  real  concerned  about  how  safe  their  kids  are  when 
they  come  to  school.  We  think  the  low  crime  rate  and  other  things  are  a 
positive  reinforcement  in  sending  their  kids  here,"  Chief  Hopkins  said. 

He  attributes  the  low  crime  rates  and  the  sense  of  feeling  safe  on 
campus  to  the  department's  high  proactive  programs.  The  department 
has  an  officer  escort  service  available  24  hours  a  day  and  seven  days 
a  week  for  students  who  need  assistance  on  campus.  The  campus  is 
also  equipped  with  24  Code  Blue  phone  stations.  With  the  push  of 
the  button,  officers  will  respond  to  any  emergency  that  occurs. 

Some  of  the  newest  advancements  in  technology  allow  the  9-1-1 
emergency  center  to  track  where  a  call  is  coming  from  on  campus 
whether  it  is  a  campus  extension  or  a  cell  phone.  The  global  positioning 
system  (GPS)  compatible  emergency  call  center  can  map  a  person's 
exact  location.  This  helps  emergency  workers  response  time  to  be 
faster  because  they  know  where  to  go. 

Other  programs  the  University  Police  Department  offers 
include  risk  management  training,  free  self-defense  classes  and  a 
crime  stoppers  hotline.  It  has  all  the  services  a  municipal  or  county 
department  would  have. 

Alex  Cooley,  a  freshman  marketing  major  from  New  Orleans, 
La.  said  he  feels  very  safe  being  on  campus  due  to  the  constant 
presence  of  officers. 


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Patrolling  campus,  Officer  Lee  Ducksworth  takes  a  moment  out  of  his  busy 
also  take  time  to  listen  to  their  concerns. 


dule  to  talk  with 


ilogy  major,  Sara  Fleming.  The  campus  police  not  only  protect  students  but 


Cooley  said,  "They  are  doing  a  great  job.  They  make  sure 
everything  is  secure.  They  are  constantly  strolling  around  to  make 
sure  your  car  and  everyone  are  safe." 

Kim  Sanders,  a  senior  information  systems  technology  major  from 
Brookhaven,  Miss.,  also  thinks  the  university  police  deserve  two  thumbs 
up  for  keeping  the  campus  environment  safe.  Sanders,  a  resident  of 
Scott  Hall,  does  not  feel  threatened  when  she  walks  across  campus  at 
night  because  of  increased  lighting  and  a  stronger  police  presence. 

Stephen  Porter,  a  freshman  advertising  major  from  Hurley  Miss., 
is  comfortable  with  the  current  security  level.  However,  he  would  like 
to  see  better  lighting  in  the  parking  lots  around  campus. 

It  is  concerns  like  this  one  that  Chief  Hopkins  wants  to  know 
about  as  he  and  his  department  try  to  make  the  Southern  Miss 
community  an  even  safer  environment. 

Chief  Hopkins  said,  "We  alwavs  want  to  make  sure  we  are  staving 
ahead  of  the  curve.  We  always  want  to  be  proactive.  The  University 
Police  Department  is  keeping  up  with  the  needs  of  the  university." 
Story  by  Justin  Smith 


Scanning  the  crowd  for  any  signs  of  disruption,  Lt.  Stan  Kitrell  stays  atti 
on  the  sidelines  at  the  women's  basketball  game.  Aside  from  their  other 
everyday  duties,  the  campus  police  also  attend  Southern  Miss  sporting 
events  to  ensure  the  safety  of  those  attending. 


ON-CAMPUS  SECURITY 


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GROUPS  TO  JOIN 

Ace  of  Base:  I  Did  See  the  Sign! 

Pizza  Roll  Dancers 

Aicha  In  My  Life 

Facebook  is  Killing  My  GPA 

Step  by  Step....Ooh  Baby! 

I'm  Not  Friends  With  You  in  Real  Life,  But  You  Want  to  Be  Friends  on  Facebook?  Ok! 

I  Secretly  Want  To  Run  Over  People  Who  Walk  in  Front  of  My  Car  on  Campus 

My  Sorority  Makes  Me  Wear  White  Stockings 

Michael  Jackson-  One  Scary  Alien! 

A  Little  Part  of  Me  Died  Inside  When  Friends  Went  Off  the  Air 

I'm  Not  Handicapped. ..But  I  Still  Push  the  Little  Wheelchair  Buttons  on  the  Doors! 

I  am  on  Facebook  Instead  of  Doing  Something  Productive! 

NASCAR:  Not  Just  for  Rednecks 

Thanks  to  Hardy  St.  Traffic,  I'll  Be  Bald  By  the  Time  I  Graduate! 

I  Believe  You  Have  My  Stapler 

Frogs  Are  the  Bomb  Dot  Com 

I  Name  My  Cars 

Future  Stepford  Wives  of  America 


Really. 


Am  Not  Too  Old  for  Prank  Calling 


.NOT! 


Don't  Mind  the  Walk  From  My  Parking  Spot. 
Get  Your  Own  Tots!  Idiot! 
The  Really,  Really,  Really,  Ridiculously  Good  Looking  Person  Club 


Performing  their  daily  Facebook  check,  Jerry  MCoy  and  Erin  Moses  answer  messages  and  scan  their  walls  for  any  new  posts.  The  Facebook  served  as  a  break  from  the  normal  computer  tasks  o  | 
schoolwork  in  the  library.   Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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First,  there  was  Collgeclub.com,  then  hi5.com  and  now  Facebook. 
com.  Facebook  has  become  the  newest  Internet  tool  for  keeping  the 
college  community  connected,  informed  and  entertained. 

Created  by  Mark  Zuckerberg,  a  Harvard  University  graduate  student, 
Facebook  has  over  3.4  million  users.  At  Southern  Miss,  hundreds  of 
students  log  on  to  view  profiles  of  other  students,  look  at  various  pictures, 
create  groups  and  find  out  what  is  happening  on  campus. 

Christopher  Blake,  a  junior  information  technology  and 
philosophy  major  from  Smithdale,  Miss.,  is  one  of  those  students 
:  mesmerized  by  Facebook. 

"I  love  Facebook  because  it  provides  a  fun  interface  for  students 
and  past  students  of  our  old  institutes  of  learning  to  come  together  to 
form  a  tvpe  of  reunion.  It  combines  an  email  server  with  a  sort  of  blog 
format  to  create  a  site  where  students  can  communicate  in  a  fun  and 
interactive  scenery,"  Blake  said. 

Blake  is  a  member  of  nearly  30  groups  on  Facebook  such  as  "The 
Ridiculously  Good  Looking  People  Club"  and  "Fans  of  Bov  Meets 
World".  He  also  created  his  own  group  called  "Gotta  Stav  Fly."  He 
said  he  created  the  group  to  give  students  of  the  same  interest  a  place 
to  express  their  identity. 

Abigail  Buchanan,  a  senior  nutrition  and  dietetics  major,  said 
Facebook  is  a  good  way  for  her  to  find  friends  in  her  hometown  of 
Kingston,  Jamaica,  which  is  several  thousand  miles  from  Hattiesburg. 

Students  are  not  the  only  ones  who  are  in  on  this  new  Internet 
trend.  Several  faculty  members  cannot  resist  scrolling  through  profiles 
and  sharing  their  latest  pictures  with  everyone. 

Mandy  Tilley,  assistant  to  the  director  for  the  School  of  Mass 
ommunication  and  Journalism,  said,  "I  first  joined  the  Facebook 
because  my  sister  won't  stop  nagging  me  about  it.  Since  then,  1 
lave  realized  that  it  is  easier  get  in  touch  with  someone  through 
t  rather  the  regular  e-mails  because  they  check  it  more  often  than 
heir  regular  email." 

"Writing  on  the  walls  is  my  favorite  part  of  being  a  member  of 
^acebook.  I  know  that  tilings  we  post  there  is  all  in  good  fun,  but  it  is 
lilarious  to  see  what  comeback  thev  have  the  next  morning,"  Tillev  said. 

While  Tilley  is  posting  messages  on  her  friends'  walls,  Melissa 
.arpenter,  secretary  in  the  office  of  student  activities,  is  sending 
nessages  to  student  organizations  and  wishing  her  friends  happy 


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birthday.   Carpenter  said  Facebook  is  a  verv  fun  and  interesting  way 
to  communicate. 

Even  Andre  Heath,  assistant  to  the  dean  for  strategic  initiatives 
for  the  College  of  Science  and  Technology,  is  hooked  on  checking  and 
updating  his  Facebook  account  regularly. 

"I  wanted  to  see  what  all  of  the  hoopla  was  about.  But  after 
discovering  the  networking  potential  of  Facebook,  I  was  convinced  of 
it  usefulness,"  Heath  said. 

1  le  thinks  the  website  is  a  great  communication  tool,  and  is 
unique  because  it  can  cater  to  everyone. 

"There's  something  for  everyone,  literally.  Some  of  the  tilings  1 
have  seen  on  Facebook  that  make  me  laugh  are  the  profile  pictures 
and  the  customized  photo  albums.  There  are  people  that  only  take 
pictures  so  that  they  can  be  placed  on  Facebook,"  Heath  said. 

However,  both  students  and  faculty  confess  there  is  a  downside 
to  Facebook.   It  is  addictive.   Some  users  think  Facebook.com  is  here 
to  stav.    Others  believe  this  Website  is  only  a  fad,  and  will  fade  out. 
Only  time  will  tell  whether  this  book  will  stav  open  or  slam  shut. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith 

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"What  is  there  to  do  in  Hattiesburg?"  is  often  a  question  asked  by 
prospective  students.  Anyone  who  attends  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi  could  quickly  respond  that  you  don't  have  to  look  very 
far.  In  fact,  there  are  a  variety  of  activities  and  entertainment  set  up 
right  here  on  campus.  Student  organizations  are  always  hard  at  work 
planning  exciting  events  that  are  both  conveniently  located  and  free  to 
the  student  body.  Many  students  take  advantage  of  this  opportunity 
to  kick  back  and  relax  with  their  friends. 

The  Hub  City  Homegrown  Concert  Series  was  a  new  addition  to 
campus  nightlife  this  year.  Put  together  by  the  University  Activities 
Council  (UAC),  this  monthly  concert  featured  the  musical  acts  of  local 
bands.  Among  these  bands  were  The  Squirms,  This  Orange  Four, 
Zarathustra,  Chance  Fisher,  Original  Cast  and  Griffenz. 

The  UAC  also  invited  comedian  Gary  Owen  to  perform  pieces 
from  his  comedv  routines  for  students  in  Bennett  Auditorium  on 
Nov.  16.  His  punchlines  and  crazy  antics  had  the  crowd  roaring  with 
laughter.  Another  event  that  the  UAC  organized  was  Casino  Night. 
For  about  four  hours,  students  were  able  to  walk  over  to  the  Union 
and  try  their  luck  at  games  such  as  Blackjack  and  Poker.  Casino  Night 
also  featured  a  D.J. 

Eagles  After  Hours,  another  UAC  hosted  event,  has  become  a 
Southern  Miss  tradition,  often  taking  place  after  Friday  Night  at 
the  Fountain.  Students  gather  in  the  Union  to  enjoy  a  night  filled 
with  Xbox  tournaments,  billiards,  Thinkfast  (a  pop  culture  trivia 
game)  and  food  served  by  the  Southern  Miss  dining  services.  This 
late-night  fun  fest  usually  lasts  until  about  midnight. 

After  spending  a  semester  at  Southern  Miss,  it  becomes  clear 
that  one  of  the  fastest-growing  trends  in  nighttime  entertainment  is 
to  bring  the  action  straight  to  the  students.  Without  stepping  foot  off 
campus,  students  are  able  to  find  a  million  things  to  do  to  unwind  after 
a  long  day  at  school.  With  the  number  and  variety  of  these  activities 
increasing  yearly,  on-campus  entertainment  shows  signs  of  a  bright 
future.    Story  by  Lauren  McDougald 


Filling  the  Commons  with  the  sounds  of  rock-n-roll,  Will  Poynder  performs  one  of  hi: 
band's  numbers.  The  Squirms  was  one  of  the  many  bands  featured  in  the  monthl) 
Hub  City  Homegrown  Concert  Series.    Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


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STUDENT  LIFE 


As  comedian  Gary  Owen 
delivers  the  punch  line,  the 
crowd  roars  with  laughter. 
The  University  Activities 
Council  invited  Owen  to 
perform  a  stand-up  comedy 
concert  on  Nov.  16,  2005. 
Photo  by  Ross/e  Ahua 


Racing  to  come  up  with  an 
answer,  a  group  of  students 
test  their  knowledge  against 
their  peers.  ThinkFast,  a  pop 
culture  gameshow,  was  a  new 
addition  to  Eagles  After  Hours. 
Photo  by  Molly  Ruchanan 


NIGHT  LIFE  ON  CAMPUS 


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Looking  out  across  the  sea 
of  Southern  Miss  students, 
Chris  Carrabba  of  Dashboard 
Confessional  draws  on  the 
energy  of  the  crowd  during 
his  performance.  Dashboard 
Confessional  took  the  stage 
at  Eaglepalooza  after  the  pep 
rally  to  bring  the  concert  to  an 
end.   Photos  by  Chris  Payne 


Closing  her  eyes  and  listening 
to  Dashboard  Confessional, 
senior  Stephanie  Napier 
experiences  the  full  effect  of 
the  music.  Students  arrived 
at  Eaglepalooza  early  to  get  a 
front  row  spot  for  the  concert. 


Straining  to  get  a  better  view,  students  test  the  strength  of  the  barriers.  Camera  flashes  and  loud  screams  accompanied  Pat 
Green's  entrance  to  the  stage. 


STUDENT  LIFE 


aNIGHT 

DOWNTOWN 

second  annual  eaglepalooza 

As  the  temperature  steadily  dropped  in  Hattiesburg,  students 
boarded  buses  in  the  freshman  quad  that  took  them  downtown  for 
line  of  the  biggest  events  of  the  vear.  Eaglepalooza  is  a  multi-band 
concert  organized  by  Student  Government  Association  that  has  been 
put  on  for  the  past  two  vears.  This  year,  the  main  bands  featured  in 
the  concert  were  Pat  Green  and  Dashboard  Confessional. 

The  concert  took  place  on  a  stage  that  was  set  up  in  the  downtown 
area  of  Hattiesburg,  with  small  booths  lining  the  street  selling  food 
and  t-shirts.  The  performance  drew  large  crowds,  with  the  sea  of 
people  extending  back  for  blocks. 

Pat  Green  took  the  stage  first,  performing  some  of  his  greatest 
hits.  As  the  first  chords  of  his  music  filled  the  air,  the  roar  of  the 
crowd  became  deafening.  Students  huddled  together  for  warmth  as 
the  famous  country  singer  provided  entertainment.  The  crowd  joined 
in  singing  one  of  his  most  famous  songs,  "Wave  on  Wave." 

Next,  the  Southern  Misses  and  the  cheerleaders  took  the  stage  for 
a  pep  rally.  The  cheerleaders  led  the  students  in  the  fight  song,  then 
the  dancers  performed  a  routine.  Finallv,  Seymour  the  mascot  made 
an  appearance  and  helped  to  celebrate  Southern  Miss  spirit. 

The  concert  was  concluded  with  a  performance  from  Dashboard 
Confessional.  The  voice  of  Chris  Carrabba,  a  guitarist  and  singer  in  the 
band,  filled  the  night  air  as  the  students  danced  and  sang  along.  After 
playing  for  about  an  hour,  the  members  of  Dashboard  Confessional 

brought  the  second  annual  Eaglepalooza  to  a  close. 

Story  by  Lauren  McDougald 


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"Stay  focused,  stay  positive,  and  enjoy  life."  This  is  the  philosophy 
of  one  extraordinary  Southern  Miss  freshman,  Jeremiah  Malmberg. 
Malmberg  is  double  majoring  in  human  performance  and  recreation 
and  military  science,  and  he  has  many  stories  to  tell. 

Having  been  in  the  military  for  four  years,  stationed  at  Fort 
Stewart,  GA,  and  Fort  Seal,  OK,  and  spending  more  time  on  active 
duty  in  Iraq,  he  returned  to  civilian  life  here  in  Hattiesburg,  where 
he  has  become  very  active  in  university  life.  Malmberg  believes  that 
getting  involved  is  truly  "a  way  to  experience  college  life".  Activities 
such  as  Greek  life,  ROTC,  and  Campus  Crusade  for  Christ  fill  up 
Malmberg1  s  time.  He  says  he  manages  all  of  these  by  making  good 
use  of  his  free  time.  "Maintain  the  time  between  classes,"  is  the  advice 
he  gives  to  students  who  are  actively  involved  on  campus.  "This  time 
is  usually  the  most  productive,"  says  Malmberg. 

Jeremiah  learned  many  things  from  his  time  in  Iraq  and  defined 
a  soldier  as  an  "everyday  person  who  has  a  deeper  sense  of  pride  in 
their  country".  Showing  both  his  civilian  objectiveness  and  soldier 
pride  on  the  topic  of  the  war  in  Iraq,  Malmberg  says,  "in  the  end,  we 
are  doing  a  good  thing."  This  pride  in  one's  country  is  also  often  seen 
through  strong  family  ties,  which  Malmberg  clearly  possesses.  His 
most  memorable  moment  from  his  time  in  Iraq  was  when  he  was  able 
to  visit  his  older  brother,  who  was  also  serving  in  Iraq,  but  who  was  in 
another  regiment.  This  sort  of  selflessness  is  what  sets  Jeremiah  apart 
and  makes  him  very  representative  of  the  Golden  Eagle  spirit. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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As  the  morning  sun  rises  over  campus,  Paul  Mclnns  begins  one  of  many  sets  of  push-ups  required  of 
him.  While  most  students  are  still  sleeping,  ROTC  students  are  awake  completing  their  weekly  physical 
training,  or  "PT."    Photo  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


Laying  low  in  the  field,  troop 
leaders  Fortenberry,  Mitzel, 
Holeman  and  Reise  plan  a 
mission.  Activities  such  as 
discussing  operation  plans, 
completing  grueling  obstacle 
courses,  and  checking 
equipment  are  often  included 
in  a  soldier's  daily  activities. 
Photo  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


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Keeping  a  close  eye  on  the  ball, 
sophomore  Leslie  Rush  steps 
up  to  return  it  over  the  net. 
Teams  competed  in  numerous 
tournaments  in  hopes  of 
reaching  the  final  round. 
Photo  by  Bart  Lambright 


Giving  the  ball  some  spin, 
Cody  Clark  releases  it  with 
one  smooth  motion.  Many 
students  choose  bowling  as 
an  intramural  sport  because 
not  only  do  they  get  the 
opportunity  to  compete  with 
other  teams,  but  they  can 
hang  out  with  their  friends 
and  enjoy  refreshments  at 
the  same  time. 
Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


Sporting  his  yellow  jersey, 
Jeremy  Carroll  of  the  Monstars 
team  proves  to  be  tough 
competition  for  The  Peoples 
Champs  team.  Intramural 
basketball  proved  to  be  non- 
stop excitement  for  everyone. 
Photo  by  Eric  Wngley 


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Dribbling  the  ball  up  the  court, 
Gray  Wemacker  makes  sure 
to  keep  the  ball  out  of  The 
Miracles'  teammate's  reach. 
The  Payne  Center's  four 
basketball  courts  were  filled 
with  intramural  teams  and 
referees  during  intramural  3 
on  3  basketball. 
Photo  by  Eric  Wngley 


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Here  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi,  there  is  a  close 
second  to  academics  on  the  list  of  importance,  and  that  is  athletics. 
Whether  it  is  tailgating  in  The  District  or  driving  countless  miles  to  see 
^he  Golden  Eagles  in  action  at  away  games,  the  allure  of  athletics  has 
ilwavs  been  prevalent  at  the  university.  Intramural  and  recreational 
ports  are  no  different. 

With  15  different  sports  offered  in  the  fall  semester  alone, 
ntramural  sports  is  one  of  the  most  popular  activities  on  campus. 

"I  think  this  is  because  intramural  sports  are  open  to  any  student 

ho  wants  to  participate,  and  it's  free,"  Lindsey  Inman,  the  coordinator 

f  intramural  sports  at  Southern  Miss,  said.  "This  program  gives  non- 

arsity  athletes  a  chance  to  play  sports  for  fun  and  gives  all  students 

m  outlet  on  campus." 

By  allowing  all  students  to  play  and  by  offering  even  some  obscure 
ports,  such  as  "turkey  trot",  the  intramural  sports  program  at  The 
Jniversitv  of  Southern  Mississippi  allows  students  to  get  together  and 
njoy  playing  games  without  the  heat  of  varsity  competition.  That  is 
lot  to  say  there  is  no  competition  though.  Some  of  the  games,  such  as 
raternitv  league  flag  football,  become  quite  heated.  These  sports  also 
illow  plavers  to  compete  in  tournaments  and  win  championships  just 
is  a  varsity  team  would. 

Their  ability  to  appeal  to  a  larger  group  of  people  is  the  apex  of 
he  importance  of  intramural  sports.  Varsity  sports  teams,  such  as  the 
ootball  and  basketball  teams,  are  teams  completely  geared  toward 
winning  games,  and  so  they  should  be,  but  this  is  not  the  arena  for 
11  plavers.  Intramural  sports  programs  allow  sports  to  become  games 
hat  are  primarily  plaved  for  fun.  This  takes  the  pressure  out  of  the 
ame  and  allows  plavers  who  just  plav  for  fun  to  become  actively 
ivolved  in  a  sport  of  their  choice. 


One  thing  that  intramural  sports  do  not  lack  is  the  pressure  of  a 
crowd.  Although  not  everv  game  is  a  sell-out  crowd,  the  number  in 
attendance  is  usually  substantial. 

"The  amount  of  viewers  really  depends  on  the  sport,  the  level  of 
the  game,  and  the  teams  involved,"  Inman  said.  "Of  course,  larger 
organizations  that  have  teams  bring  out  a  large  amount  of  support. 
Groups  like  the  Baptist  Student  Union  and  many  fraternity  teams 
always  have  a  decent  crowd." 

As  far  as  the  future  of  the  program  goes,  Inman,  a  new  addition 
to  the  staff  this  vear,  is  verv  dedicated  to  her  job,  and  under  her 
leadership,  the  program  will  surely  grow  to  become  even  more 
beneficial  to  students. 

"It  is  up  to  me  to  make  sure  that  the  program  continues  to  be 
strong  and  to  develop  and  shape  it  into  an  even  better  program  tor 
future  students,"  Inman  said.  "We  plan  to  accomplish  this  by  keeping 
up  with  the  new  trends  in  technology,  becoming  more  user-friendly 
and  adding  new  events  and  sports." 

"I  would  like  to  see  the  university  host  more  extramural  events/' 
Inman  said.  "1  anticipate  being  on  the  map  of  recreational  sports 
programs  nationally  because  of  all  aspects  of  our  program." 

With  this  dream  in  mind,  Lindsey  Inman,  along  with  many  others 
involved  in  the  intramural  and  recreational  sports  programs  at  The 
University  of  Southern  Mississippi,  will  carry  not  only  the  intramural 
sports  program,  hut  the  university  as  a  whole  "to  the  top!" 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


l\IK  Wll  K  \l   SPORTS 


Aiming  for  a  gunsman,  David 
Brooking,  assistant  director  of 
office  of  community  service 
learning,  succeeds  in  his 
ambush.  The  new  game  room 
features  man/  new  interactive 
video  games  to  entertain 
students  between  classes. 


Marking  the  official  grand  opening  of  RC's  Lounge,  Fran  Jones, 
associate  director  of  union  programs,  cuts  the  ribbon.  The 
opening  of  the  RC's  Lounge  and  the  Locker  Room  on  Nov.  7 
drew  the  attention  of  both  students  and  faculty,  who  stopped 
in  to  explore  the  new  attractions. 


Testing  out  the  new  air  hockey  table,  junior  LaKeisha  Johnson  matches  her  opponent's  reflexes.  "The  new  game  room  is  a  gre 
improvement  from  the  old  set-up,"  Johnson  said. 


48  STUDENT  LIFE 


GAMER'S 

PAR  AD  I S  E 

the  new  RCs  Lounge  and  TheLocker  Room 


Favorite  games  such  as  pool  tables,  air  hocke/  tables  and 
video  games  were  all  purchased  for  the  new  game  room. 
Students  use  the  room  to  fill  the  gaps  between  classes  or  just 
to  wind  down  at  night.    All  Photos  by  Matikia  Wilson 


On  Nov.  8,  2005,  a  new  part  of  R.C.  Cook  University  Union  was 
jnveiled.  RCs  Lounge  and  The  Locker  Room  both  opened  their 
doors,  after  months  of  planning,  designing  and  hard  work  by  many 
dedicated  people. 

The  Locker  Room  is  a  game  room  with  many  different  arcade  games. 
^C's  Lounge,  named  after  Robert  Cecil  Cook,  the  former  president  of  The 
Jniversity  of  Southern  Mississippi,  is  just  what  it  sounds  like  -  a  lounge, 
t  is  full  of  comfortable  chairs  and  tables  for  students  to  sit  and  relax  or 
iven  study.  It  also  has  a  bar  at  which  students  can  order  refreshments 
■  non-alcoholic,  of  course!  It  is  complete  with  a  big-screen  television  and 
;ame  consoles  that  students  can  use  to  play  video  games. 

"The  vision  began  about  one  year  ago,"  Barbara  Ross,  director  of 
iniversity  union  and  programs,  said. 

The  actual  construction  took  six  weeks  to  complete.  Fran  Jones, 
issistant  director  of  the  university  union  and  programs,  subcontracted 
11  of  the  work  on  The  Locker  Room  and  RCs  Lounge  to  various  people, 
o  that  the  entire  project  cost  the  university  less  than  $36,000. 

The  furniture  for  both  rooms  was  bought  at  discount  rates,  and 
hroughout  the  work  on  the  project,  students  were  hired  to  help 
esign,  build  and  decorate  the  rooms. 

Jones  said,  "We  knew  that  with  the  north  wing  opening,  we 
/ould  need  a  total  renovation;  the  challenge  was,  this  wasn't  funded 
'ith  that  project." 

"It  (the  renovation)  was  a  lot  of  fun. ..Matt  Evans  is  our  graduate 
ssistant,  so  he  and  I  worked  on  developing  the  concept  and  then  we 


used  the  Union  Advisory  Board  to  help  work  out  the  details  of  both 
the  spaces,"  she  said.  "It's  a  space  for  a  lounge  area,  TV-watching, 
rental  for  private  parties,  you  can  reserve  both  spaces... the  game 
room  and  lounge  area  are  for  student  organizations." 

Cassie  Ziegler,  a  junior  interior  design  major  from  Biloxi,  Miss., 
played  the  role  of  interior  designer  for  RCs  Lounge  and  The  Locker 
Room,  helping  to  decide  what  colors  went  where,  among  plenty  of 
other  things  that  make  the  rooms  look  fantastic. 

"It  was  a  good  first-time  experience.  It's  something  I've  been 
working  on  for  awhile,"  Ziegler  said.  "It's  reallv  great  to  see  what 
we've  worked  so  hard  for,  just  come  to  life." 

Ziegler  also  designed  the  logo  above  the  entrance  to  The  Locker 
Room,  and  Janet  Pavne,  a  senior  graphic  design  major  from  Hoover, 
Ala.,  designed  the  logo  for  RCs  Lounge. 

Matt  Evans,  a  Biloxi,  Miss,  native,  is  the  graduate  assistant  for  the 
University  Union.  Evans  worked  on  this  project  from  June  2005  until 
the  opening  date.  He  foresaw  everything  that  would  need  to  be  done 
and  worked  out  a  plan  for  the  renovation.  Evans  assisted  in  the  search 
for  decorations,  and  he  even  helped  to  decorate  and  paint  The  Locker 
Room  and  RCs  Lounge.  He  also  worked  to  find  new  vendors  to  put 
their  products  in  the  new  spaces. 

Evans  said,  "It  was  a  big  headache  sometimes,  but  it  I  could  do 
it  all  over  again,  I'd  go  back  and  try  to  find  contractors  a  lot  earlier, 
because  it's  hard  to  find  an  honest  contractor.  It's  still  incomplete... 
Compared  to  what  we  used  to  have,  it's  a  huge  step  forward,  but  we 
still  have  awhile  before  it's  complete."  Story  by  Natalie  Fields 


RCS  LOUNGE  AND  THE  LOCKER  ROOM 


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Embracing  his  daughter,  a 
proud  father  beams  with  joy 
at  her  achievements.  The 
graduation  ceremony  was 
an  exciting  time  for  both  the 
graduates  and  their  families. 


Bowing  their  heads  in  prayer,  students  remember  all  the  memories  they 
are  thankful  for.  The  graduation  ceremony  was  a  time  to  look  back  on  their 
previous  years  spent  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi. 


A  proud  graduate  glances 
over  at  his  parents  during  the 
ceremony.  The  anticipation 
was  heavy  as  the  students 
awaited  the  portion  of  the 
ceremony  when  they  would 
receive  their  diplomas. 
All  photos  by  Chris  Payne 


50  STUDENT  LIFE 


ON 

OUR 

OWN 

NOW 


graduates  prepare  to  take  on  the  world 

The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  acknowledged  its  Fall 
2005  graduates  Saturday,  Dec.  17,  in  a  bi-annual  graduation  ceremony 
held  in  Reed  Green  Coliseum. 

The  ceremony  for  doctorate,  masters  and  bachelor  graduates 
was  presided  over  by  University  President  Dr.  Shelby  Thames  and 
University  Provost  Dr.  Jay  Grimes.  The  commencement  speaker  for  this 
year's  fall  graduation  was  Dr.  Hank  M.  Bounds  who  is  active  in  primary 
and  secondary  education  in  the  state  as  well  as  on  a  national  level. 

"Never  underestimate  the  value  of  a  quality  education,"  Dr. 
Bounds,  said  in  his  address,  "I  believe  that  education  is  a  fiber  that  is 
strong  enough  to  pull  us  up  and  forward  as  a  society." 

Dr.  Bounds  addressed  the  group  of  graduates  with  a  message 
primarily  centered  on  their  futures  and  the  benefits  of  good  character 
and  life  experiences.  Dr.  Bounds,  who  is  also  a  Southern  Miss  alumnus, 
said  in  his  speech  that  adversities  such  as  the  recent  hurricane  do 
not  build  character  but  reveal  traits  already  present.  He  added  that 
the  education  offered  at  Southern  Miss  is  of  high  quality  because  of 
the  amazing  faculty  at  the  university  and  quoted  one  of  his  former 
students  as  saying  that  to  be  the  best,  you  have  to  be  taught  bv  the 
best.  In  this  way  Dr.  Bounds  drew  attention  to  the  university's  driving 
force,  the  professors,  and  ended  his  speech  bv  asking  the  graduates 
to  not  just  find  a  job,  but  to  find  a  passion  and  calling.  "You  are  the 
future,"  Bounds  said. 

David  Sarton,  one  honors  college  graduate  from  the  College  ol 
Arts  and  Letters,  said  that  because  the  ceremony  was  not  practiced  the 
ceremony  itself  was  shaky.  David  said  "The  pomp  and  circumstance 
feels  good." 

Jessica  Meyer,  another  graduate  in  the  ceremony,  said  that  it 
couldn't  have  been  better.  She  added  that  she  was  very  pleased  with 
the  ceremony  and  thought  the  entire  event  went  as  planned. 

Although  some  on  the  floor  may  have  felt  that  the  ceremony 
looked  unrehearsed,  the  fact  still  remains  that  these  graduates  who 
worked  so  hard  for  this  recognition  were  inducted  and  commissioned 
as  new  members  of  the  growing  number  ol  Southern  Miss  alumni. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


GRADUATION 


51 


Flashing  a   huge   smile  at   her   screaming  supporters  in  the  audience,    Laura  Guiles   proudly  wears   her   new  crown   after  winning  the   pageant 


Breathing  sighs  of  relief  that 
the  big  night  had  come  to  a 
close,  Amanda  Berry,  Laura 
Guiles,  Blair  Norman  and 
Jennifer  Abernathy  enjoy 
a  few  last  moments  in  the 
spotlight.  The  Miss  Southern 
Pageant  gave  them  a  chance 
to  show  both  their  beauty, 
talent  and  wits  to  friends  and 
family  in  attendance. 


52  STUDENT  LIFE 


ONE 

MOMENT 


TO 


SHINE 


iss  Southern  Pageant 

Pretty  bright  smiles,  perfect  hairstyles  and  a  beautiful  wardrobe 
containing  everything  from  formal  wear  to  swimsuits  are  some  of  the 
basic  necessities  of  a  pageant.  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi's 
involvement  in  the  Miss  America  Pageant  Organization  as  a  Miss 
Mississippi  Preliminary  pageant  holder  provides  opportunities  for 
Southern  Miss  girls  to  become  not  onlv  the  Miss  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi  title  holder,  but  Miss  Mississippi  and  yes,  Miss  America. 

"The  Miss  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  pageant  is  a  very 
rig  honor.  The  winner  represents  Southern,  and  we  are  very  proud 
jf  this  pageant  and  its  contestants,"  Beth  Guess,  the  director  of  this 
/ear's  Miss  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  Pageant,  said. 

Although  each  contestant  was  amazingly  radiant,  Laura  Guiles 
vas  crowned  Miss  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  2006-2007 
yy  Joanna  Gaston,  Miss  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  2005- 
006.  Like  some  of  the  other  contestants,  this  was  not  Guiles  first 
ireliminarv  pageant.  She  competed  in  last  year's  Miss  University  of 
Southern  Mississippi  Pageant. 

Guiles  said,  "The  pageant  isn't  just  about  winning.  This  pageant 
letters  you  as  a  person.  It  promotes  the  image  of  strong  women  who 
I'xcel  in  life." 

Main  events  of  the  pageant  included  the  casual  wear,  talent, 
'hysical  fitness  and  evening  gown  competitions.  Each  competition 
'rought  out  the  spirit  of  the  Miss  America  Pageant-  every  girl  got  to 
ve  out  the  dream  that  manv  future  generations  prav  will  one  dav 
ecome  a  reality.  The  four  contestants  in  this  year's  Miss  University 
f  Southern  Miss  Pageant  were  Guiles  of  Petal,  Miss.,  a  sophomore 


Belting  out  the  song  that  she  had  practiced  hundreds  of  times  before, 
Jennifer  Abernathy's  voice  echoed  through  the  rafters  in  the  Perform- 
ing Arts  Center.  Abernathy  was  one  of  four  girls  who  competed  for 
scholarship  money,  a  trophy,  flowers  and  an  official  Miss  America 
crown.  All  Photos  by  Chris  Payne 


biology  major;  Jennifer  Abernathv  of  Richland,  Miss.,  a  junior  vocal 
music  major;  Amanda  Berrv  of  Raymond,  Miss.,  a  senior  coaching 
major  and  Blair  Norman  of  Clinton,  Miss.,  a  sophomore  music 
education  major. 

The  talent  competition,  usually  a  favorite  of  the  pageant  viewers, 
was  wonderful.  Abernathy,  talent  competition  winner,  sang  an 
incredible  rendition  of  "Big  mid  Loud"  from  a  famous  Disney  film. 

The  entertainment  for  the  night  was  exciting  from  the  first 
number  sung  by  Telia  Brewer  and  Gaston  with  the  accompaniment  of 
the  pageant's  own  Miss  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  dancers. 
They  performed  numbers  ranging  from  Tina  Turner's  "Proud  Mary" 
to  "/';;/  a  Woman."  The  dancers  performed  a  wonderful  routine  to  "A 
Dress  lias  Always  been  My  Strongest  Suite,"  which  turned  out  to  be  a 
real  crowd  pleaser. 

Each  contestant  walked  away  with  an  award  showing  the  areas 
in  which  they  shined  the  brightest.  The  awards  provided  came  with 
an  allotted  amount  of  scholarship  money.  Berrv  was  awarded  the 
Director's  Award,  the  Spirit  Award  (voted  on  by  the  other  contestants) 
and  she  was  the  winner  of  the  Physical  Fitness  competition.  Norman 
placed  as  first  alternate. 

Guiles  said, "  The  Miss  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  Pageant 
is  a  great  experience.  It's  a  great  way  to  give  back  to  the  community, 
and  I  get  to  work  on  my  body  and  have  fun  with  the  talent.  1  get  the 
whole  package."    Story  by  Tabitha  Williams 


MISS  SOUTHERN  PAGEANT  53 


Chosen  as  the  new  mayor  of 
Nitchamburg,  Assistant  Dean 
of  Greek  Life  John  Burks 
meets  and  greets  the  students 
who  came  out  to  the  party. 
John  Burks  was  recognized  as 
this  year's  mayor  during  the 
basketball  game. 


Serving  up  some  of  his  southern  specialties,  alumnus  Ron  Savell 
provides  hungry  students  with  a  free  lunch  before  the  game. 
Hamburgers  provided  by  Mugshots  and  soft  drinks  were  only  a 
few  of  the  refreshments  set  out  for  students,  faculty  and  alumni 
to  munch  on  at  Nitchampburg. 


Starting  off  the  afternoon  with 
a  guitar  pick  in  hand,  Adam 
Skaggs  and  Mitch  Johnston 
kicked  off  the  entertainment 
portion  of  Nitchampburg.  The 
two  members  of  the  Kappa 
Sigma  fraternity  perform  at 
a  variety  of  local  functions, 
including  Nitchampburg. 


54  STUDENT  LIFE 


A  legacy  has  reemerged  in  an  area  near  the  Reed  Green  Coliseum. 
It  has  its  own  mayor  and  zip  code.  Nithchampburg  or  The  Nitch  is  a 
tailgating  area  located  right  next  to  the  coliseum.  It  is  also  the  onlv 
tailgating  area  of  its  kind  in  college  basketball. 

The  original  basketball-tailgating  event  started  after  Southern 
Miss  won  its  first  NIT  (National  Invitational  Tournament)  on  March 
26,  1987.  This  is  how  the  tailgating  citv  got  its  zip  code,  32687. 

"They  did  this  event  right  after  we  won  the  NIT,  but  then  it  lost  its 
flair  in  the  earlv  90s.  We  are  trying  to  get  a  resurgence  to  get  people 
out  there  again,"  John  Burks,  assistant  dean  of  students  for  Greek  life 
and  current  mavor  of  Nitchampburg,  said. 

This  event  made  a  comeback  during  the  men's  basketball  season 
in  2005.  Nearly  250  proud  Southern  Miss  fans  ate  and  socialized  in 
the  Nitch  before  attending  the  game  against  the  Louisville  Cardinals 
in  the  "Green  House". 

"It  is  really  growing.  Southern  Miss  fans  are  so  good  at  tailgating," 
Burks  said.  "This  is  just  a  new  aspect  of  it." 

During  the  2006  kick  off  of  the  Nitch,  400  students  and  alumni 
listened  to  live  music,  enjoved  hamburgers  provided  bv  a  local 
business  and  reminisced  about  the  past.  The  Golden  Eagles  took  on 
the  number  four  ranked  Memphis  Tigers. 

Southern  Miss  Athletics  Marketing  Director  Greg  Herring  said, 
'It  (Nitchampburg)  was  started  to  create  an  atmosphere  for  basketball 
like  we  have  for  football." 

Herring  said  that  after  the  hiring  of  the  new  men's  basketball 
coach,  Larry  Eustachv  and  the  women's  basketball  coach,  Jove  Lee 
McNelis,  it  was  the  perfect  time  to  debut  basketball  tailgating  again. 

"It  allows  our  fans  to  talk  about  basketball  again.  It  adds  a  social 
aspect  to  the  game,"  Herring  said.  "At  football  games,  there  is  a  good 
game  on  the  field,  but  there  is  also  socializing.  We  are  trving  to  build 
a  social  aspect  into  the  game." 


The  scent  of  Mugshots  hamburgers  simmering  on  the  grill 
could  be  detected  from  blocks  away  on  the  afternoon  of 
the  game.  Ali  Photos  by  Bart  Lambnght 


Both  Herring  and  Burks  said  The  Nitch  is  a  plus  for  the  Southern 
Miss  basketball  program.  Each  year  they  have  seen  an  increase  in 
attendance  at  the  tailgating  and  the  game. 

Burks  said,  "If  we  can  get  a  good  rowdy  basketball  crowd  in 
there[coliseum],  it  adds  a  sixth  player  on  the  floor.  That's  what 
we  need." 

Herring  admits  making  an  event  like  this  succeed  takes  time 
and  will  require  various  incentives  to  keep  people  coming  out  for 
every  game. 

Herring  said,  "It  takes  a  lot  to  build  a  fan  base.  Everv  vear  we  will 
do  something  different." 

Adam  "Buck"  Buckalew,  president  of  the  Interfraternity  Council 
and  a  participant  in  the  event,  said  this  event  is  a  great  time  for 
everyone  to  conjugate  together. 

"It  is  a  great  opportunity  for  the  student  body  to  combine  with 
alumni  to  support  Southern  Miss  athletics,"  Buckalew  said. 

Burks  said,  "It's  an  opportunity  for  students  to  be  a  part  of 
something  that  is  starting  to  take  off.  It  also  gives  students  something 
to  add  to  their  memory  bank  while  they  are  here  at  Southern  Miss." 

In  future  years,  Herring  hopes  tailgating  in  The  Nitch  will  be  as 
popular  as  the  pre-game  rituals  in  The  District  before  a  football  game. 

Herring  said,  "As  the  team  grows  and  success  becomes  a  tradition, 
so  will  The  Nitch." 

In  the  reemerging  stages,  the  athletic  department  along  with  other 
organizations  has  been  a  big  contributor  to  the  event.    Herring  said 
eventually  he  would  like  to  see  this  tailgating  city  become  all  student 
bodv  sponsored  complete  with  Nitchampburg  mayor  elections. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith 


NITCHAMPBURG 


35 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  has  come  a  long  way  from  its  humble  beginnings 
as  the  Mississippi  Normal  College  in  1912.  The  name  of  the  school  was  changed  to  State 
Teachers  College  in  1924.  However,  until  1922,  the  university  was  not  even  authorized  to 
grant  baccalaureate  degrees.  All  of  the  graduates  received  either  a  certificate  or  a  diploma 
based  on  the  length  of  their  study.  Two  year  students  were  awarded  certificates  and  four  year 
students  were  awarded  diplomas.  These  awards  were  not  generally  as  flexible  as  the  degrees 
current  graduates  receive,  and  many  times  these  were  simply  teaching  licenses  for  a  specific 
course  of  study. 


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When  the  university  was  given  the  authority  to  award  degrees  the  road  to  progress  began. 
In  1940,  the  college  became  Mississippi  Southern  College  which  allowed  a  more  diverse  group 
of  degrees  to  be  offered.  At  the  original  college,  students  could  study  the  arts,  music  and 
even  mathematics  and  sciences,  allowing  students  to  put  their  degrees  to  use  outside  of  the 
teaching  profession.  After  these  initial  expansions,  the  college  continued  to  grow  and  in  1962 
became  known  as  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  Today,  Southern  Miss  consists 
of  five  colleges  and  offers  hundreds  of  degrees  which  makes  students  capable  of  not  only 
teaching  the  future,  but  adding  to  the  knowledge  of  the  present  as  a  member  of  their  field. 
The  improvements  in  academics  and  the  consequential  improvement  in  student  development 
are  a  testament  of  the  legacy  of  Southern  Miss.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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PRESIDENT  THAMES 


Dear  Student  Body, 

In  1955  I  left  my  rural  farm  and  became  a  member  of  the  freshman  class  at  Mississippi  Southern  College.  I  was 
excited,  nervous  and  yet  anticipated  a  wonderful  education  and  student  life. 

I  graduated  from  Southern  Miss  with  a  master's  degree  and  entered  the  doctoral  program  at  the  University  of 
Tennessee  in  Knoxville.  It's  true  when  they  say  that  you  appreciate  most  what  you  have  learned  once  you  have  moved 
away.  I  found  that  to  be  true  for  me. 

Southern  Miss  has  grown  and  enhanced  offerings  dramatically  since  that  time,  and  I  am  proud  to  call  it  my 
personal  alma  mater.  With  confidence  I  say  that  Southern  Miss  is  educating  a  21st  century  work  force  providing 
intellectual  capital,  cultural  enrichment  and  innovation  to  Mississippi  and  the  world. 


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Some  things  about  me 

Here's  a  little  bit  more  of  mv  story.  In  1964  I  was  hired  as  assistant  professor  of  chemistry  and  became  a 
permanent  part  of  the  Southern  Miss  family.  After  serving  in  many  capacities  as  faculty  member  and  administrator, 
on  May  1,  2002,  I  took  office  as  the  eighth  President  of  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  Like  the  leaders 
who  served  before  me,  1  feel  a  deep  sense  of  ownership  and  pride  in  this  distinguished  University.  For  me,  it's  a 
passion  for  education,  student  development  and  for  the  people  of  Mississippi. 

Here's  a  little  bit  more  about  how  I  think.  1  continually  ask  myself  two  questions:  How  do  we  move  this 
institution  to  a  higher  level,  and  how  can  we  improve  on  what  we  have  always  done? 

A  study  of  college  presidents  who  have  been  particularly  successful  found  a  common  characteristic:  they  are 
opportunity-conscious— have  a  sixth  sense  about  opportunities— and  are  ready  to  open  the  door  almost  before  the 
knock  is  heard.  Absent  a  strong  drive  for  change,  most  institutions  stay  more  or  less  the  way  they  are:  stable, 
competitive  at  their  level,  but  unlikely  to  move  dramatically  without  significant  and  unusual  impetus. 

My  goal  as  president  is  to  anticipate  these  opportunities  and  strengthen  and  advance  Southern  Miss  through 
thoughtful  and  committed  use  of  resources  that  yield  quantifiable  and  long-term  results.  And,  while  moving 
forward,  we  are  also  insuring  organizational  integrity  while  maintaining  focus  on  student  needs. 

Our  values:  people,  innovation  and  action 

An  institution  must  know  its  values,  and  Southern  Miss  must  be  a  living  experiment  to  uncover  novel  ideas  and 
concepts  for  continual  improvement.  At  Southern  Miss  we  value  the  individual.  We  have  the  obligation,  or  better 
vet,  the  privilege  to  be  an  instrument  in  the  process  of  unleashing  the  power  of  the  individual. 

We  value  innovation.  It's  about  working  in  partnership,  crossing  boundaries  to  make  it  possible  to  conquer 
new  frontiers.  Students  thrive  in  this  culture  of  innovation,  working  side-by-side  with  outstanding  faculty.  And,  as 
an  architect  of  the  future,  we  know  that  innovation  is  the  currency  of  the  new  economy. 

We  value  action  at  Southern  Miss  and  take  pride  in  being  able  to  turn  an  idea  into  an  accomplishment.  Our 
success,  year  after  year,  has  been  built  upon  seeing  a  need,  building  a  coalition  and  producing  results  that  are 
meaningful  to  our  greater  Southern  Miss  community  and  beyond. 

Southern  Miss  has  always  been  about  educating  people,  about  discoveries  that  advance  knowledge,  about 
service  that  is  shared  for  the  benefit  of  people  and  their  communities.  Southern  Miss  will  never  be  satisfied  with 
the  concept  of  status  quo  for  we  have  and  will  always  be  committed  to  the  individual  and  his/her  well  being  after 
graduation.  We  are,  as  a  university,  committed  to  people,  innovation  and  action. 


Our  legacy 

Legacy  is  something  that  has  come  from  a  predecessor.  During  mv  41-year  tenure  at  Southern  Miss,  my 
colleagues  and  I  have  worked  at  Southern  Miss  to  make  it  a  much  better  university  today  than  it  was  when  I  became 
a  student  in  1955.  Our  legacy  of  recent  years  is  one  of  being  a  change  agent,  a  success  agent  and  an  agent  that  has 
advanced  Southern  Miss  to  new  levels.  We  have  been  successful  and  our  Southern  Miss  students  and  alumni  are 
the  benefactors. 

What  is  our  collective  legacy  to  be  remembered  in  the  years  to  come?  The  focus,  1  hope,  will  not 
be  only  on  an  athletic  team  or  a  building  or  a  class,  but  rather  on  the  broad  foundation  of  purpose 
for  which  we  stand.  1  hope  that  this,  our  vision,  as  a  leading  university  in  engaging  and  empowering 
individuals  to  transform  lives  and  communities,  becomes  our  lasting  legacy  for  you. 

Best  wishes  to  vou  during  your  academic  career  and  beyond  in  your  life.  May  you  reap  the  fruits 
offered  by  this  great  University  and  always  think  of  yourself  as  part  of  the  Southern  Miss  family. 


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Eric  Flynt,  a  writing  center  tutor  in  the  Liberal  Arts 
Building,  helps  graduate  student  Kristin  Walters  write  a 
story  for  a  workshop.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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liberal  arts  and  fine  arts 

From  the  world  renowned  sounds  of  The  Pride  of  Mississippi  Marching 
Band,  to  the  award-winning  performances  of  the  Southern  Miss  theatre 
department,  the  College  of  Arts  and  Letters  continues  to  provide  its  students 
with  a  top-notch  education.  The  college  has  11  academic  departments: 
foreign  language  and  literatures,  philosophy  and  religion,  history,  arts  and 
design,  anthropology  and  sociology,  English,  political  science,  international 
development  and  international  affairs,  speech  communication  and 
theater  and  dance.  This  college  also  has  two  schools,  the  school  of  mass 
communication  and  journalism  and  the  school  of  music. 

In  addition  to  these  departments  and  schools,  the  College  of  Arts  of 
Letters  houses  the  center  for  oral  history  and  cultural  heritage,  center 


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for  writers  and  the  division  of  undergraduate  studies.  Students  can 
also  further  their  education  through  Air  Force  ROTC  and  Army  ROTC 
officer  training  programs. 

A  new  facility,  completed  in  January  of  2005,  gave  the  College  of 
Arts  and  Letters  needed  space  for  its  international  studies  programs. 
The  International  Building  has  five  floors  and  a  culturally  diverse  food 
court  named  the  Agora. 

While  the  college  is  busy  building  onto  its  services,  students 
within  the  college  are  looking  forward  to  their  future  careers.  Kevin 
Wheeler,  sophomore  broadcast  journalism  major  from  Birmingham, 
Ala.,  is  very  passionate  about  becoming  a  television  reporter. 

"1  like  writing,  and  in  the  media  field  it  is  vital  to  know  how  to 
write.  I  also  enjoy  learning  about  how  technology  is  changing  the 
media  field,"  Wheeler  said. 

Hallye  Casev,  a  freshman  from  New  Orleans,  La.,  is  studying 
political  science  because  she  wants  to  be  a  lawyer.  She  said  the  classes 
in  the  College  of  Arts  and  Letters  are  getting  her  ready  for  her  future. 

"I  thought  that  studying  political  science  would  best  prepare  me 
for  that  career,"  Casey  said. 

According  to  the  dean  of  the  College  of  Arts  and  Letters,  Dr.  Elliot 
Pood,  the  college  plans  to  add  new  degree  programs  in  entertainment 
industry  and  religious  studies  to  its  extensive  list  of  programs.  The 
College  of  Arts  and  Letters  will  also  expand  its  distance  learning 
programs  in  the  near  future.  Story  by  Justin  Smith 


MEET  the 

DEAN 


Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


Dr.  Elliot  Pood 

Being  a  special  effects 
explosives  specialist  is  not 
something  on  most  college 
deans'  list  of  activities,  but 
this  is  just  one  of  the  Dean 
of  the  College  of  Arts  and 
Letters,  Dr.  Elliot  Pood's  manv  accomplishments.  Dr.  Pood 
began  his  academic  background  at  West  Georgia  College, 
where  he  received  a  Bachelor  of  Arts  in  Communication. 
He  pursued  a  Master  of  Arts  in  Communication  from  the 
University  of  Central  Florida.  He  later  finished  his  Doctorate 
in  Organizational  Communication  at  Florida  State  University. 
Dr.  Pood  started  his  professional  career  at  the  University  of 
North  Carolina  at  Greensboro  as  the  director  of  the  Institute 
for  Communication  Research  and  Consulting  and  the  director 
of  the  Broadcasting/Cinema  Division. 

Middle  Tennessee  State  University  selected  him  to  be 
the  founding  chair  of  the  Department  of  Radio-Television 
and  Photography.  Later  at  Middle  Tennessee,  he  became 
the  assistant  dean  and  then  the  interim  associate  dean  of  the 
College  of  Mass  Communication.  Before  becoming  a  dean  at 
Southern  Miss,  Dr.  Pood  was  the  dean  of  the  College  of  Arts 
and  Sciences  at  the  University  of  North  Alabama. 
Dr.  Pood  said  he  knew  he  wanted  to  be  a  dean  of  a  college  for 
a  long  time. 

"Early  in  my  career,  I  decided  that  I  would  like  to  be  a  dean 
someday.  My  mentor  and  major  professor  was  the  dean  of  the 
College  of  Communication  at  Florida  State.  He  was  always 
someone  I  looked  up  to  and  admired,"  he  said. 
Besides  being  a  dean,  Dr.  Pood  is  also  a  teacher  and  writer. 
I  [e  has  taught  several  courses  in  mass  communication, 
organizational  communication  and  video  production.  He  has 
published  60  articles  dealing  with  mass  communication  and 
organizational  communication.  As  if  this  was  not  enough,  he 
is  the  executive  editor  for  "The  Journal  of  Academic  Leadership." 
Dr.  Pood  loves  having  an  important  part  in  the  education 
system.  He  said  that  all  educators  should  have  passion  for 
their  work. 

"We  [educators]  should  love  to  teach  and  enjoy  our  research. 
Above  all,  we  should  treat  each  other  with  dignity  and  respect," 
he  said. 

Although  he  does  not  think  he  is  a  legacv  just  yet,  he  said,  "By 
the  time  my  career  as  a  faculty  member  ends,  1  hope  1  will  have 
had  a  positive  impact  on  enough  students  and  colleagues  that 
I  will  leave  a  good  or  positive  legacv"  Story  by  Justin  Smith 


International  Building 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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Scott  Roman,  a  junior  sculpture  major  from  Hattiesburg,  Miss.,  is  cutting  a  sheet  of  wood  for  a 
project.  The  department  of  art  and  design  has  a  state-of-the-art  3-D  design  studio  accessible  to 
art  majors  at  all  hours. 


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A  common  site  in  the  painting 
studio,  a  palette  and  rags  are 
necessary  tools  of  the  trade. 
All  Photos  by  Chris  Payne 


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A  career  in  the  arts  is  rewarding  for  all  that  pursue  it.  The 
department  of  art  and  design  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 
is  just  the  place  that  guides  the  average  student  along  that  career  path. 

The  department  of  art  and  design  offers  four  areas  of  emphasis 
for  undergraduate  students  to  study.  They  are  art  education,  graphic 
design,  drawing  and  painting  and  sculpture.  Before  a  student  is  able 
to  concentrate  in  one  of  these  areas,  they  must  first  take  a  set  of  core 
irt  classes.  After  they  meet  the  requirements  of  the  art  department, 
Tiey  are  allowed  to  declare  an  emphasis. 

Susan  Fitzsimmons,  chair  of  the  department  of  art  and  design 
said,  "I  consider  it  (the  arts)  to  be  life  saving  for  me  personally.  Having 
iny  art  to  fall  back  on  has  always  helped  me  cope  with  very  difficult 
situations  in  my  personal  life." 

David  Wood,  a  junior  art  education  student  said  that  he  chose  this 

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ield  because  he  wanted  to  be  a  good  influence  on  students'  education. 
While  Wood  likes  his  area  of  emphasis  because  it  allows  him  to 
vork  with  kids,  Megan  Harris,  a  senior  graphic  design  student,  has 
i  far  different  reason  for  liking  her  field.  She  said  that  the  best  thing 
ibout  graphic  design  is  that  it  allows  her  to  work  in  and  out  of  class. 
>he  also  enjoys  graphic  design  because  it  allows  her  to  bond  with  her 
lassmates.  Harris  said  that  she  would  like  to  work  at  an  ad  agency 
nd  then  later  start  her  own  ad  firm. 


Jack  Fleming,  a  junior  studying  drawing  and  painting,  said  that 
painting  was  something  that  he  had  wanted  to  do  his  whole  life. 

Fleming  said,  "If  you're  not  happy  doing  something  then  there's  no 
point  in  doing  it.  If  drawing  makes  vou  happy,  then  you  should  do  it." 

Jason  Ellis,  a  junior  in  sculpture  said  it  is  something  that  he  loves 
to  do  because  it  allows  him  to  build  things.  Ellis  believes  that  a  career 
in  the  arts  should  be  pursued  since  it  is  very  creative  and  it  allows  you 
to  be  your  own  boss. 

The  department  of  art  and  design  provides  many  diverse  learning 
opportunities  for  students.  In  early  2005,  the  department  held  the 
"Visions  of  the  Past"  lecture  from  Harvard  microbiologist,  Dr.  Margaret 
Livingstone.  In  January  and  February  oi  this  year,  the  Katherine 
Kadish  exhibit  was  held  as  well  as  the  annual  student  show  in  the 
spring,  which  showcased  student  art  from  all  of  the  areas  of  emphasis. 
The  department  also  held  the  senior  show  in  the  fall  of  2005,  which 
displayed  a  culmination  of  the  seniors'  work.  Thomas  Dulanev  of 
Structural  Steel  Services  donated  a  cupola  (blasting  furnace)  to  the 
department.  It  was  featured  in  the  sculpture  symposium  in  April 
2006.   Story  By  Joseph  Ezell 


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DANCING 


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Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  is  known  for  being  not 
only  first  but  great  at  a  number  of  things.  The  one  thing  that  is  often 
overlooked  however  is  the  rapid  brushing  of  feet,  the  throwing  of  legs 
and  the  perfectly  executed  Tour  de  Basques  of  the  students  in  the 
Southern  Miss  dance  department. 

Southern  Miss  was  the  first  school  in  Mississippi  to  offer  a 
Professional  Bachelors  of  Fine  Arts  degree  in  dance  studies  and  has 
been  around  for  over  25  years. 

The  program  consists  of  approximately  two  dozen  minors  and  65 
students  majoring  in  one  of  the  two  emphasized  areas.  The  areas  are 
dance  education  and  dance  performance  and  choreography. 

Like  many  programs,  there  are  certain  criteria  for  being  accepted 
to  the  dance  department.  Each  dance  major  is  required  to  audition 
for  the  school's  Repertory  Dance  Company.  Dancers  bring  their 
hopes  and  dreams  with  them  to  this  nationally  accredited  program's 
audition  the  spring  before  each  school  term.  The  Repertory  Dance 
Company  is  usually  accepts  around  30  members. 

"It  would  lose  the  family  feel  if  (we  got)  any  bigger"  Stacy  Reischmann, 
director  of  the  program  said.  "It's  a  big  community  sense." 

The  department  hosts  seven  concerts  a  year.  Three  pieces  from 
the  Fall  Dance  Concert  will  be  presented  at  the  American  College 
Dance  Festival  in  Florida.  Dancers  are  allowed  to  choreograph  and 
present  their  own  pieces  at  the  spring  dance  concert. 

The  experience  of  being  part  of  the  Repertory  Dance  Company 
is  rewarding  to  most  members  like  Kathleen  Stansell,  a  dance 
performance  and  choreography  major  from  Crystal  Springs,  Miss. 

"It's  not  just  the  experience  from  the  classroom  but  outside  the 
classroom...  the  company,"  Stansell  said. 

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The  department  is  not  closed  to  all  non  company  members. 
Students  are  allowed  time  to  practice  while  they  are  not  in  the 
company  by  taking  classes. 

Caitlin  Masson,  freshman  dance  major  who  hopes  to  audition  in 
the  spring  said,  "I  want  all  the  extra  practice  I  can  get  before  I  try  out 
for  the  company.  When  I  dance  it's  just  me  and  the  music." 

Dance  is  not  only  for  people  who  have  dedicated  much  of  their 
life  and  feet  to  it,  but  the  department  also  sees  it  as  a  way  for  others 
to  get  involved  with  it  on  campus.  There  are  a  variety  of  dance  classes 
offered  for  non-dance  majors  who  have  little  to  no  dance  training 

The  dance  department  gives  prospective  students  the  chance  to 
see  if  their  feet  are  really  pointing  them  in  the  direction  of  a  dance 
career.  During  High  School  Day  dancers  spend  the  day  taking  classes 
under  the  instruction  of  Southern  Miss  faculty  members. 

The  department  is  currently  run  by  five  full  time  instructors,  four 
of  which  are  faculty  members  and  one  who  is  a  visiting  guest  artist 
They  are  dance  professionals. 

Reischmann  said,  "I  don't  know  how  great  we  can  be.  In  my  time 
here  I  have  seen  the  incoming  class  get  better  and  better." 

The  Fall  Dance  concert  is  one  example  of  how  dedicated  the 
company  is.  Post  Hurricane  Katrina  the  show  ran  as  originally 
scheduled  despite  the  two  weeks  of  practice  missed. 

Southern  Miss'  Repertory  Dance  Company  and  department  as  a 
whole  is  a  true  example  of  the  great  things  to  come  at  Southern.  From 
fancy  footwork  to  jazz  hands  the  department  is  home  to  a  group  of 
individuals  who  prove  true  dancing  comes  from  the  heart. 
Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


Sophomore  Kathleen  Stansell  practices  her  movements  for 
"Innerpulse".   As  a  member  of  the  Southern  Miss  Repertory 
Dance  Company,  this  is  only  one  piece  she  has  been  cast  in 
and  must  practice  for  throughout  the  semester. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Dancers  in  the  Southern  Miss 
Repertory  Dance  Company 
practice  for  their  performance 
in  "Innerpulse".  Junior  Megan 
Lee  is  the  choreographer 
behind  this  piece. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


As  a  student  in  an  advanced 
modern  dance  class,  senior 
Julie  Moran  does  a  barre 
warmup.  Dance  majors  spend 
an  average  of  16  hours  a  week 
practicing  outside  of  class  for 
the  Southern  Miss  Repertory 
Dance  Company  and  another 
12  hours  in  dance  classes. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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The  students  in  the  theatre 
department  put  on  a  great 
performance  of  "Hair,"  which 
involved  tons  of  dancing  and 
singing.  Photo  by  Eric  Wngley 


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The  production  of  the  1960s 
"tribal  love-rock  musical" 
"Hair"  involved  a  lot  o 
interesting  costumes  adapted 
from  the  time  period. 
Photo  by  Eric  Wngley 


PLAYING 


ROLES 


In  the  theatre  department's  production  of  "Scapin",  Sylvestre  (Daniel  Kerr)  and 
Scapin  (Muson  Criswell)  are  sly  as  they  trick  Argant  (Brad  Oxam)  into  believing 
their  plan.  This  comedy  was  selected  for  the  regional  Kennedy  Center  American 
College  Theatre  Festival  in  Jacksonville,  Fla.  after  being  selected  on  a  local  level. 
Photo  by  Tom  Rynum 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  theatre  department  is 
one  of  the  most  prestigious  in  the  region,  and  the  various  productions 
the  department  has  put  on  over  the  years  exemplify  the  talent  that 
Southern  Miss  theater  students  possess. 

From  comedies  like  "Scapin"  to  musicals  such  as  "Hair"  and  other 
performances  like  "Enemy  of  the  People,"  the  theatre  department  has 
proven  its  versatility  and  has  provided  entertainment  catered  to  all 
kinds  of  theatrical  tastes.  The  Southern  Miss  College  of  Arts  and 
Letters  has  the  only  nationally  accredited  department  of  theatre  and 
dance  in  the  state.  It  offers  both  a  bachelors  and  masters  degree  in 
acting,  as  well  as  more  specialized  degrees  for  those  interested  in 
directing  or  design  and  technical  theatre. 

"The  department  still  has  a  diamond  in  the  ruff  appeal,"  Kacey 
Vlusick,  a  sophomore  theater  major,  said,  "I'm  still  finding  things  out 
ibout  professors  and  the  people  who  are  affiliated  with  the  program 
:hat  are  just  amazing." 

Kyle  Russell,  a  theatre  major  from  Pass  Christian,  Miss.,  said  that 
o  him  the  allure  of  acting  is  the  challenge  of  adorning  a  new  persona 
or  each  production.  Russell  said  that  in  addition  to  the  attention 
)f  being  on  stage,  the  ability  to  take  on  different  behaviors  and  be 
different  people  made  each  experience  a  completely  new  one. 

"I've  learned  so  much  since  I  came  to  Southern,  and  I  still  have 
in  enormous  amount  to  learn,"  Russell  said.  "Acting  is  one  of  the 
hings  that  I've  taken  on  and  haven't  perfected  vet." 

The  faculty  in  the  department  is  very  experienced  in  the  various 

irenas  of  theatrical  performance,  and  this  is  one  of  the  aspects  of 

|  he  program  that  Musick,  Russell  and  others  find  incredible.  The 

nany  opportunities  for  freshmen  actors  is  another  opportunity  of 

he  department  Musick  said  sets  it  apart  from  departments  at  other 


universities.  According  to  Musick,  these  opportunities,  coupled 
with  the  amazing  faculty,  makes  the  Southern  Miss  theatre 
department  effective  in  establishing  a  solid  foundation  in  theatre 
for  its  students. 

Musick  said,  "We  have  people  who've  worked  on  Broadwav, 
who've  studied  martial  arts  and  even  directed  reallv  famous  and 
talented  people.  We're  not  a  big  university,  we  don't  have  the 
access  to  the  major  markets  like  other,  more  popular  schools,  but 
we  have  the  kind  of  program  where  a  freshman  can  walk  in  and 
get  cast  in  his  or  her  first  semester." 

Many  faculty  and  staff  members  within  the  department 
become  involved  in  the  productions  and  in  many  cases  are  cast 
as  main  characters  such  as  Robin  Aronson,  a  professor  who 
was  cast  as  Fefu  in  the  department's  production  of  "Fefu  and 
Her  Friends." 

Marv  Lee  Harris,  another  theatre  major,  said  that  the 
program  has  an  outstanding  level  of  professionalism,  and  that 
the  program  encourages  theatre  students  to  learn  more  about 
theatre  than  simply  how  to  act. 

"Theater  is  a  team  effort,  and  at  Southern  Miss  we  are 
encouraged  to  learn  about  all  the  aspects  of  theater,  not  just  one 
particular  thing  such  as  acting,"  Harris  said. 

Faculty  involvement  and  the  holistic  education  the  program 
provides  are  two  examples  of  the  commitment  all  constituents  o\ 
the  theater  department  have  to  producing  quality  entertainment 
for  the  present  and  quality  performers  for  the  future. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


THEATRE 


MAKING 


MUSIC 


SIC 


Graduate  student,  Mary  Chung,  diligently  rehearses  in  a  sound  proof  practice! 
room  one  weekend  at  the  PAC.  Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


Of  the  many  exemplary  programs  at  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi,  one  in  particular  stands  out  year  after  year:  the  music 
department.  This  department  is  home  to  all  of  the  vocal  and 
instrumental  performance  groups  at  Southern  Miss  which  include 
(but  are  not  limited  to)  The  Pride  of  Mississippi  Marching  Band,  Jazz 
Band,  Wind  Ensemble,  Chorale,  Concert  Choir,  the  newest  Vocal 
Jazz  Ensemble,  the  Southern  Mississippi  Symphony  Orchestra  and 
the  Southern  Opera  and  Musical  Theater  Company.  The  music 
department  is  consistently  a  forerunner  in  not  only  community 
relations  but  also  enrollment.  Students  come  from  all  over  the 
United  States  to  study  music  at  Southern  Miss  -  widely  considered 
the  premier  music  department  in  Mississippi. 

"I  decided  to  come  to  Southern  Miss  because  it  is  a  music  school." 
Andrew  Noble,  freshman  music  education  major,  said.  "You  have  a 
great  advantage  studying  here  because  of  the  department's  reputation. 
I  feel  like  I  have  great  potential  to  be  successful  here.  " 

Noble  said  his  experience  at  Southern  Miss  has  been  very 
rewarding  thus  far.  Some  of  his  classes  are  taught  by  graduate 
students,  while  he  has  professors  for  his  other  classes.  He  said  he 
likes  the  mix  and  knows  that  more  instruction  from  professors  will  be 
available  to  him  as  his  music  education  progresses. 

"I've  been  able  to  participate  in  the  Tuba  Ensemble  this  year 
which  has  turned  out  to  be  a  particularly  enjoyable  experience. 
I've  made  great  friendships  and  lasting  connections  with  the  music 
department,"  Noble  said. 

The  music  department  offers  two  degree  paths:  a  Bachelor's  of 
Music  or  Bachelor's  of  Music  Education.  The  former  allows  students 


to  choose  an  emphasis  in  church  music,  composition,  history  and 
literature,  jazz  studies,  music  industry  or  performance,  while  the  latter 
offers  an  emphasis  in  education,  choral  music  or  instrumental  music 

Professor  Ken  Ortlepp  joined  the  Southern  Miss  faculty  three! 
years  ago  and  has  been  a  fantastic  addition.  Ortlepp  teaches  individual, 
lessons  and  recital  classes,  coaches  ensembles,  recruits  for  Southern 
Miss  in  the  southern  part  of  the  country  and  performs  with  the  faculty 
brass  and  woodwind  quintette. 

"Most  people  have  heard  about  Southern's  music  program.  It  is 
one  of  the  top  two  programs  in  the  southeast.  The  caliber  of  students 
who  move  through  this  program  is  unrivaled,"  Ortlepp  said.  "Oui 
only  issue  right  now  is  funding.  We  desperately  need  a  new  building 
to  accommodate  the  students  in  our  program  and  our  funding  has 
been  cut." 

The  music  department  at  Southern  Miss  is  also  in  a  unique 
position  to  foster  a  relationship  between  the  community  and  the  school 
Members  of  area  communities  often  attend  the  various  performances 
the  department  hosts.  This  allows  the  community  to  stay  abreast  oi 
upcoming  events  and  serves  as  a  recruiting  tool  for  the  program. 

The  national  acclaim  and  praise  from  world-renowned  performers 
that  the  Southern  Miss  music  department  consistently  receives 
is  indicative  of  all  the  hard  work  and  talent  that  go  into  making  £ 
successful  program.  The  program  is  phenomenal  and  will  remain  sc 
for  years  to  come.  Story  by  Kristen  Welch  and  Madison  Davis 


68  ARTS  &  ACADEMICS 


Sean  McCumber  performs  in  the  Trombone  Studio  New  Student  Recital.  When  he  was  asked  what  he  liked  about  the  music  department  at  Southern  Miss.,  he  said,  "I  am  getting  a  lot  better  at  the 
trombone."  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


i  he  violinists  perform  with  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  Symphony  Orchestra 
Dhoto  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


The  voices  of  the  Chamber  Singers  sing  boldly  at  a  spring  concert  performance.    Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


MUSIC  69 


Joseph  A.  Greene  Hall  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Ivan  Tisdale,  a  senior  management  of  information 
systems  major  (MIS),  looks  for  interesting  news  in  the 
"Wall  Street  journal".  Business  students  are  provided 
with  the  "Wall  Street  Journal"  and  are  encouraged  to 
read  it  daily  to  supplement  their  classroom  time. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


COLLEGE  OF 

BUSINESS 
ECONOMIC 

DEVELOPMENT 

dedicated  to  preparing  students 

The  College  of  Business  and  Economic  Development,  is  dedicated  to 
preparing  students  for  the  business  world.  Students  learn  how  to  solve 
problems  using  effective  communication,  acquiring  useful  resources  and 
attaining  effective  presentation  tactics.  The  College  of  Business  and  Economic 
Development  is  composed  of  nine  departments  including  accounting, 
management  information  systems,  economics,  finance,  international 
business,  management,  business  administration,  fashion  merchandising 
and  marketing.  The  college  provides  students  with  internships,  scholar 
activities  and  academic  programs  to  meet  their  specific  needs. 


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"I  feel  that  being  a  student  in  the  College  of  Business  [and  Economic 
Development]  now  will  provide  me  with  more  opportunities  in  the 
future,"  Maquitta  Littles,  a  senior  accounting  major,  said. 

As  a  result  of  the  various  programs  offered  bv  the  College  of 
Business  and  Economic  Development,  graduates  are  educated  and 
fully  prepared  for  taking  on  a  professional  career. 

"The  variety  of  courses  that  1  have  taken  will  help  me  feel  more 
comfortable  when  entering  a  business  environment.  1  feel  like  I  will 
be  equipped  with  the  knowledge  that  I  need  to  build  a  successful 
career,"  Littles  said.  Story  by  Crystal  Womack 


Trent  Lott  Nation  ,\l  Center 
Excellence    Economic  l)i  \i  lopmi  nt 

ENTREPRENEURS!  I II' 


ALbERT  &  A/yOCIATE/  ARCHITECT/ 


CONSTRl  C  I  ION  CO.,  INC.    GENERAL  CON  I  RA< 


The  architectural  drawing  of  the  new  Trent  Lott  National  Center  for 
Excellence  in  Economic  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  stands  by 
the  construction  site,  giving  viewers  a  look  at  the  completed  building. 
Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


he  construction  site  for  the  Trent  Lott  National  Center  for  Excellence  in  Economic  Development  and 
"rtrepreneurship  is  located  between  the  stadium  and  highway  49.  The  new  building  is  expected  to  be 
smpleted  by  May  2007,  however,  funding  for  the  project  is  still  pending.  Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


MEET  the 

DEAN 

Dr.  Harold  Dohty 


Photo  by  Tracy  Thomas 


Dr.  Harold  Dohtv,  dean 
of  the  College  of  Business 
and  Economic  Development, 
though  not  an  alumnus, 
and  not  originally  from 
Mississippi  at  all,  has  come 
into  a  position  as  one  of  the  most  influential  members  of  The 
University  of  Southern  Mississippi  faculty.  Dean  Dohtv,  an 
extraordinarily  humble  man,  began  his  academic  career  as  a 
psychology  major  at  wha  t  was  then  known  as  Southwest  Texas 
State  University  (now  Texas  State  University).  Following  his 
time  at  Southwest,  he  enrolled  as  a  graduate  student  at  The 
Universitv  of  Texas  at  Austin  where  he  achieved  a  master's 
degree.  He  had  no  long-standing  dream  of  being  a  dean,  but 
said  he  "went  to  college,  loved  it  and  never  left." 

Dean  Dohty  does  not  consider  himself  a  Southern  Miss 
legacy  and  said  that  for  him  to  claim  himself  as  such  would  seem 
"terribly  arrogant."  Dr.  Dohty  defines  a  legacy  of  the  university 
as  someone  who  has  evoked  "fundamental  changes"  and  cites 
examples  such  as  Aubrev  K.  Lucas,  Dr.  William  McCain  and 
current  president,  Dr.  Shelby  Thames  (for  his  work  with  the 
polymer  science  department  at  the  university). 

Despite  this  humility,  under  Dr.  Dohtv's  administration, 
the  college  has  managed  to  overhaul  its  undergraduate 
program  and  redefine  its  mission  to  focus  more  sharply  on 
the  needs  of  Mississippi.  Dr.  Dohty  describes  his  goal  for 
the  future  of  the  College  of  Business  in  one  word:  "forward." 
Dean  Dohtv's  long-term  goal  for  the  college  is  to  be  in  the 
top  100  business  schools  in  the  nation. 

The  college  is  trying  to  become  more  open  to  non- 
business majors  in  an  effort  to  give  all  students  a  chance 
to  become  familiar  with  ideas  that  are  essential  to  business 
students  but  that  are  also  essential  to  students  in  countless 
other  areas  of  study. 

"All  people  will,  at  some  point,  probably  work  for  a 
business,"  Dr.  Dohtv  said. 

This  statement  really  sums  up  the  mission  of  Dr.  Dohtv 
and  the  college:  to  help  students  understand  business  and 
management  and  to  better  prepare  them  for  interfacing 
with  corporate  business  fixtures  that  are  seen  in  any  area 
of  work.  This  mission,  and  the  great  progress  that  has  been 
made  under  Dr.  Dohtv's  administration  are  perhaps  the  first 
steps  in  the  trek  to  Dohtv  becoming  a  legacy  here  at  The 
Universitv  of  Southern  Mississippi.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


COLLEGE  OF  BUSINESS  &  ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT 


LEARNING 

B  EYO  N  D  ™e 

CLASSROOM 


Jacquelyn  Lee  from  Hattiesburg,  Miss.,  and  Kenyell  Gantt  from  Paughkeepsie,  N.Y.  are 
both  graduate  students  in  social  work  interning  at  Pine  Grove  Rehabilitation  Center. 
They  are  leading  a  group  therapy  session  about  communication  skills  and  how  the 
patients  can  use  their  skills  to  obtain  employment.  Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


In  addition  to  academic  merit,  there  are  a  few  key  factors  that 
make  an  educational  program  both  interesting  and  worthwhile.  The 
most  important  of  these  secondary  attributes  is  the  presence  of  an 
internship  program.  These  programs  help  students  connect  the 
classroom  to  the  jobsite  and  allow  them  to  become  more  productive 
members  of  their  fields.  The  College  of  Business  and  Economic 
Development  has  implemented  an  internship  program  geared  toward 
giving  Southern  Miss  students  a  head  start  in  establishing  skills  used 
in  the  business  world. 

Chris  Walker,  a  graduate  student  in  accounting,  spent  last  June 
and  July  working  in  the  audit  department  of  Home  CPA,  a  regional 
accounting  firm. 

"I  was  able  to  connect  my  classes  to  the  real  world  and  measure 
my  understanding  of  the  material  in  a  real  time  situation,"  Walker 
said.  "It  (an  internship)  is  a  good  way  to  establish  yourself,  and  it  really 
adds  to  your  resume." 

Yet  another  testament  to  the  benefits  of  the  intern  program  in  the 
College  of  Business  and  Economic  Development  is  Michael  McBride, 
a  hospitality  management  major  who  interned  with  J.  Alexander's 
restaurant  in  Baton  Rouge,  La. 

"I  received  great  training  in  the  industry,  especially  with  details 
such  as  food  standards,"  McBride  said.  "It  was  also  a  great  networking 
experience  for  me.  I  got  to  meet  some  people  who  worked  in  the 
national  headquarters,  and  of  course  other  interns." 

McBride  said  that  a  major  benefit  of  the  program  was  the 
connectivity  to  the  existing  workforce.  This  aspect  of  the  program  is 
an  important  part  of  a  student's  well-rounded  education.  Students 
develop  a  comprehensive  course  of  study,  which  is  a  major  goal  of 
the  university  as  the  job  market  becomes  increasingly  competitive.  An 
internship,  or  any  experience  in  a  certain  field  of  work,  can  mean  the 
difference  between  a  successful  or  failed  attempt  at  employment. 


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Chris  Walker,  a  graduate  assistant  in  the  Athletic  department,  interned  with  Home  LLP  in  Jackson,  Miss.,  for  the  summer.  He  was  able  to  gain  a  lot  of  experience  in  a  variety  of  areas  related  to  i 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 

The  Beta  Alpha  Psi  honor  society  for  accounting  majors  contributes 
to  the  internship  search  for  business  majors.  This  society,  in  addition 
to  helping  students  take  part  in  community  service  projects,  brings 
in  company  recruiters  that  give  students  information  about  available 
internships  and  the  benefits  that  are  associated  with  each  one.  Many 
students  are  able  to  find  internships  or  field  related  work  on  their 
own,  but  Beta  Alpha  Psi  helps  to  make  finding  such  positions  a  simple 
process.  The  experience  students  gain  from  internships,  coupled  with 
their  active  involvement  in  organizations  such  as  Beta  Alpha  Psi  and 
the  other  business-oriented  organizations  at  the  university,  acts  to 
set  Southern  Miss  students  apart  from  other  college  graduates  and 
secure  them  a  place  in  the  workforce. 

The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  prides  itself  on  creating 
the  most  productive  futures  possible  for  its  students  by  giving  them 
not  only  an  education  but  an  experience  that  wholly  prepares  them  for 
a  life  outside  of  the  campus.  The  fulfillment  of  this  mission  statement 
begins  with  student  involvement  in  programs  like  these  internships 
and  co-op  positions  that  are  geared  toward  bridging  the  gap  between 
enrollment  and  employment.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Interviewing  a  patient  at  the  Pine  Grove  Rehabilitation  Center,  Am>  Graham  \ 
intern  to  supplement  her  graduate  studies  in  social  work.  Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


<orks  as  an 


INTERNSHIPS 


Owings-McQuagge  Hal    Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Elizabeth  Willis,  senior  psychology  major,  studys  for 
a  test  in  the  hall  of  Owings  McQuagge.  The  Ow- 
ings  McQuagge  building  is  where  many  education 
and  psychology  majors  take  their  classes.  Photo  by 
Matikia  Wilson 


COLLEGE  OF 

EDUCATION 
PSYCHOLOGY 

focusing  on  the  needs  of  others 

The  College  of  Education  and  Psychology  focuses  on  the  teachings 
and  research  of  human  development.  The  college  is  divided  into  many 
departments  in  which  students  can  gain  knowledge  in  the  subjects  of 
education,  child  and  family  studies  and  psychology. 

In  addition,  the  College  of  Education  and  Psychology  serves  Southern 
Miss  by  offering  courses  and  programs  to  students  in  order  to  enable  them 
to  have  a  better  understanding  of  the  world  around  them  and  to  improve 
that  world.  Students  learn  to  think  critically  and  they  learn  how  to  solve 
problems  through  communication. 


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"As  a  current  psychology  major,  I  expect  not  only  to  gain  knowledge 
in  the  classroom,  but  also  put  that  knowledge  to  use  in  the  outer  rims 
of  classroom  grounds,"  Kezia  Naarai  McSwain,  a  senior,  said. 

As  a  result  of  the  variety  of  opportunities  offered  in  the  College  of 
Education  and  Psychology,  students  learn  how  to  improve  the  welfare 
of  children  and  families  by  focusing  on  their  needs.  Students  also  gain 
experiences  in  full  interactive  contact  with  children  at  the  Center  of 
Child  Development  (CCD),  which  is  a  daycare  program  with  children 
ranging  from  the  age  of  6  weeks  old  to  5  years  old. 

"I  believe  that  the  College  of  Education  and  Psychology  has 
helped  in  the  pursuing  of  my  future  goals.  I've  had  the  opportunity  to 
studv  with  faculty  who  are  knowledgeable,  accessible,  and  are  open 
to  discussing  issues  in  and  out  of  class.  The  program  consistently 
challenges  me  to  understand  what  it  means  to  be  an  effective  learner, 
researcher,  and  teacher;"  McSwain  said.  Story  by  Crystal  Womack 


Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


MEET  the 

DEAN 

Dr.  Willie  Lee  Pierce 

The  philosophy  of  Dr. 
Willie  Lee  Pierce,  dean  of 
the  College  of  Education  and 
Psychology,  can  be  summed 
up  in  one  word:  "dynamic." 
Lasting  change  seems  to  be  a 
motif  in  the  college  under  the  guidance  of  Dr.  Pierce  who  has 
been  essential  in  the  college's  ability  to  maintain  the  status 
of  one  of  the  nation's  leading  education  and  psychology 
colleges. 

Dean  Pierce  is  originally  from  Indianola,  Miss.  He  received 
his  undergraduate  degree  in  mathematics  from  North  Carolina 
State  University,  where  he  went  on  to  pursue  a  graduate  degree 
in  adult  and  community  college  education.  Although  he  was 
not  born  in  Hattiesburg,  he  said  it  is  hard  to  remember  a  lite 
other  than  the  university. 

Dr.  Willie  Pierce  has  been  a  part  of  the  Southern 
Miss  faculty  for  31  years.  What  started  off  as  an  assistant 
professorship  in  adult  education  has  become  a  role  as  one  of 
the  most  prominent  members  of  the  university  staff.  Pierce 
accredits  his  effectiveness  as  a  dean  to  his  abilitv  to  understand 
the  needs  of  the  college  in  a  panoramic  view. 

In  the  future,  Dr.  Pierce  hopes  to  see  more  external  funding 
for  grants  that  will  be  used  to  fund  graduate  assistantships 
coupled  with  involved  research  and  the  direct  application  of  the 
research  in  the  classroom.  This  research-intensive  aspect  of  the 
college  would  further  bridge  the  gaps  between  the  College  of 
Education  and  Psychology  and  other  colleges  at  the  university; 
gaps  which  have  been  drastically  narrowed  since  Dr.  Pierce's 
inception  as  dean  of  the  college.  The  ever  changing,  drastically 
dynamic  nature  of  Dr.  Pierce's  administration  is  responsible 
for  the  great  progress  the  college  has  made  in  recent  vears. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Sophmore  Lauren  Caviezel  weighs  a  rat  for  an  Alzheimer's  experiment  in  the  animal  facility  in 
Johnson  Sciene  Tower.  The  facility  provides  animals  for  experiments  in  science  and  psychology  labs. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Dr.     Pierece     sitting     with     Steve     Welch,     Quentm     Gree 
Demetns  Johnson    on    the    steps    of  Owmgs    McQuagge    building. 
Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


COLLEGE  OF  EDUCATION  &  PSYCHOLOGY 


75 


TOMORROW'S 

TEACHERS 


Kelly  Quint  practices  for  the  future  by  teaching  a  math  lesson.  She  is  student 
teaching  at  Columbia  Primary  where  she  will  teach  for  four  weeks. 
All  Photos  by  Tracy  Thomas 


students  learning  to  educate 

The  College  of  Education  and  Psychology  at  The  University  of 
Southern  Mississippi  incorporates  a  student  teaching  program  into 
the  coursework  for  all  aspiring  teachers.  This  acts  as  a  mandatory 
internship  to  allow  hands-on  job  experience  before  graduation. 

The  program  is  arranged  into  two  experiences  based  on  the  type 
of  teaching  degree  (primary  or  secondary)  in  question.  For  education 
students,  this  experience  is  a  method  of  self-evaluation  on  the  topics 
covered  throughout  the  coursework.  It  is  also  a  completely  new 
learning  experience  filled  with  practical  applications  of  the  theories 
learned  in  their  classes. 

"The  student  teaching  program  provides  a  lot  of  perspective  on 
different  teaching  styles  because  there  are  many  different  teaching 
settings  encountered  through  the  program,"  Kelly  Quint,  an  elementary 
education  major,  said. 

According  to  Quint,  the  transition  from  student  to  teacher  is 
difficult  because  students  are  so  used  to  only  listening  to  a  lecture. 
Through  this  program  she  has  had  to  take  charge  of  a  classroom,  teach 
and  learn  at  the  same  time.  She  said  that  beyond  this  difficulty  the 
hardest  part  of  the  program  was  trying  to  follow  the  teacher's  daily 
procedure.  Discipline  and  earning  respect  as  a  teacher  is  not  very 
difficult  with  the  younger  age  group  she  works  with. 

Lauren  Ward,  a  secondary  education  major,  said,  "I  have  learned  a 
lot  abotit  what  it  takes  to  be  a  good  teacher.  It  takes  a  lot  of  patience, 
good  class  management,  and  I  have  learned  that  if  vou  love  your 
students  you  will  be  more  apt  to  go  out  of  your  way  for  them." 

Ward,  who  works  with  an  older  age  group  than  Quint,  said  that 
gaining  respect  is  harder  with  older  students,  and  in  her  opinion  the 
experience  should  be  longer  so  that  student  teachers  would  have  more 
experience  before  beginning  a  teaching  career. 

"I  have  had  some  amazing  teachers,  but  nothing  can  reallv  prepare 
someone  for  the  teaching  in  a  classroom,"  said  Ward,  "The  professors 
that  I  have  had  have  been  nothing  but  supportive;  they  want  to  produce 
the  best  teachers  they  can." 


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%r* 


!_auren  Ward,  a  senior  education  major  from  Long  Beach,  Miss.,  teaches  a  history  lesson.  Lauren 
Is  a  student  teacher  at  Petal  Middle  School  where  she  will  teach  two  weeks  and  then  move  to 
iteach  high  school. 

Ward  added  that  she  and  a  group  of  education  majors  who  share 
the  same  interest  in  teaching  history  have  started  meeting  as  a  group. 
This  has  been  very  beneficial  because  it  allows  her  to  learn  not  only  from 
her  own  experiences  but  also  from  the  experiences  of  her  colleagues. 

Quint  explained  that  in  addition  to  learning  what  is  most  effective 
n  the  classroom  she  has  also  learned  what  not  to  do,  and  has  been 
able  to  learn  even  from  mistakes  made  by  herself  or  other  teachers. 
The  learning  experience  for  these  student  teachers  is  a  never-ending 
process  and  according  to  both  Quint  and  Ward  they  are  constantly 
efining  their  teaching  style  and  learning  to  cater  to  different  teaching 
situations.  This  refinement  process  is  at  the  heart  of  the  program,  and 
2uint  said  that  no  matter  how  many  times  a  person  tries  to  simulate 
eaching  in  a  classroom  to  his  or  her  peers,  it  is  never  going  to  be  the 
lame  as  teaching  to  a  real  group  of  students.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Kelly  Quint,  a  senior  elementary  education  major  from  Mobile.  Ala.,  plans  her  lesson  for  the  day. 
Student  teachers  are  asked  to  develop  lesson  plans  for  four  weeks  of  teaching. 


STUDENT  TEACHING 


// 


Fritzsche-Gibbs  Hall  Photo  by ]enmfer  Petcher 


Speech  and  hearing  majors,  Chelsea  Newman,  a  senior 
from  Pascagoula,  Miss.,  and  Katie  Harris,  a  senior  from 
Columbia,  Miss.,  work  on  phoneme  pages.  These  pages 
are  used  to  teach  kids  with  language  disorders  at  the 
Dubard  School.  Photo  by  Janet  Payne 


'LLEGE  OF 

HEALTH 


Improving  the  health  and  well-being  of  individuals,  families 
and  communities  is  the  theme  of  the  College  of  Health.  It  has  three 
academic  schools  and  four  academic  departments.  The  College  of 
Health  Student  Resource  Center  provides  students  within  the  college 
information  about  their  major  and  employment  opportunities. 

The  schools  of  nursing,  social  work  and  human  performance 
and  recreation  are  contained  in  this  college.  The  school  of  social 
work  gives  strong  academic  background  in  social  work  values, 
ethics  and  policies.  Coaching  and  sports  administration,  recreation 
administration  and  exercise  science  are  degree  programs  offered  by 
the  school  of  human  performance  and  recreation.  The  departments 
of  community  health  sciences,  medical  technology,  nutrition  and  food 


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systems  and  speech  and  hearing  sciences  also  make  up  this  college. 
These  programs  help  students  construct  a  future  and  legacy  that  will 
forever  change  the  world. 

Kim  Kirkpatrick,  a  junior  from  Biloxi,  Miss,  is  majoring  in  sports 
administration.  She  said  that  the  program  is  great  in  supplying 
her  with  skills  for  becoming  a  part  of  the  sports  business  world. 
Kirkpatrick  said  that  when  she  leaves  Southern  Miss,  she  will  take 
along  with  her  a  love  for  her  sorority,  her  major  and  her  school. 

Latoya  Mitchell,  a  junior  social  work  major,  is  also  in  the  College 
of  Health.  She  said  that  her  personal  values,  such  as  dignity,  self- 
worth  and  integrity,  match  the  core  values  of  the  social  work  field. 

"I  hope  to  leave  the  legacy  of  hard  work  and  dedication  in  the 
College  of  Health,"  Mitchell  said.   Story  by  Justin  Smith 


Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


MEET  THE 

DEAN 

Dr.  Peter  J.  Fos 

Dr.  Peter  J.  Fos,  in  addition 
to  being  the  dean  of  the  College 
of  Health,  is  an  extraordinary 
man  who  is  clearly  poised  in 
his  administrative  position  lo 
help  elevate  academics  at  Southern  Miss  to  a  new  level. 

Originally  from  New  Orleans,  La.,  Dr.  Fos  has  acquired 
many  degrees  from  many  renowned  institutions  of  higher 
learning.  These  include  a  dental  degree  from  Louisiana  State 
University,  a  doctorate  degree  from  Tulane,  a  master's  degree 
in  public  health  and  a  bachelor's  degree  in  pre-medicine  from 
the  University  of  New  Orleans.  Throughout  his  time  spent 
in  education,  Fos  has  developed  a  personality  and  work  ethic 
that  has  allowed  his  administration,  and  his  college  in  turn,  to 
flourish. 

"I  hope  to  leave  a  legacy,"  Dr.  Fos  said.  "1  believe  1  am  in 
a  good  position  to  do  this  because  I  am  the  first  dean  of  this 
newlv  configured  college." 

This  legacy  will  surely  develop,  given  the  amount  of 
progress  the  Dr.  Fos  administration  has  made  in  only  the  year 
and  a  half  since  Fos  came  to  Southern  Miss.  Initially  what 
attracted  Dr.  Fos  to  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  was 
the  growth  in  size  and  reputation  he  had  noticed. 

"I  like  new  things,"  Dr.  Fos  said.  "We  are  in  a  growth 
phase;  this  is  a  time  of  great  opportunity  for  the  college  and 
the  university." 

Dr.  Peter  Fos  has  implemented  a  sense  of  diligence  into 
the  work  ethic  of  the  college  that  has  put  it  on  the  path  to  both 
national  and  regional  recognition.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Brandi  Byrd  conducts  a  breathing  assessment  on  her  classmate,  Will  Browning.  Both  are 
first  semester  nursing  students.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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Greta  Hill,  a  junior  from  Hattiesburg,  demonstrates  how  to  check  for  a  heartbeat  on  a  dummy  patient  as  her  classmates  observe.  All  Photos  by  Ban  Lambright 


Rubber  gloves  are  an  essential  for  any  nursing  major  to 
have  at  all  times. 


C  ARI NG 

for  OTH  ERS 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi's  nursing  major  is  perhaps 
one  of  the  most  challenging  programs  offered  at  the  College  of  Health. 

"Going  into  the  program,  I  thought  the  workload  was  exaggerated. 
Trust  me,  it  isn't,"  Will  Browning,  a  junior  nursing  major  said. 

Elise  Warren,  a  senior  nursing  major  said,  "We  start  clinicals  our 
first  semester.  At  first,  we're  just  fulfilling  the  role  of  a  nurse  and 
doing  small  jobs,  but  by  the  end  of  our  third  year,  we  usually  have 
three  patients  totally  under  our  care." 

In  addition  to  their  clinicals,  undergraduate  nursing  majors  must 
first  go  through  a  preprofessional  program,  which  is  the  equivalent 
of  the  university  core  courses.  However,  other  roads  can  be  taken 
to  prepare  a  nursing  major  for  the  overall  goal:  a  Bachelor  of  Science 
degree  in  nursing,  which  will  certify  them  as  a  registered  nurse 
(RN).  Allied  health  courses  in  high  schools  can  be  the  first  step  for 
aspiring  nurses. 


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"My  high  school  didn't  have  an  allied  health  program,  so  I  just 
prepared  by  taking  a  lot  of  science  classes,"  Warren  said. 

In  addition,  aspiring  nursing  majors  may  achieve  an  ADN  (an 
associate  degree  in  nursing  to  help  them  enter  into  a  university 
environment)  through  junior  college  programs.  Here  at  Southern  Miss, 
the  nursing  program  has  stepped  up  its  curriculum  requirements. 

Warren  said,  "Instead  of  having  a  70  as  a  passing  grade  like  the 
rest  of  the  programs  here,  the  administration  has  changed  the  passing 
grade  to  a  77."  Also,  instead  of  the  standard  128  hour  degree  plan, 
nursing  majors  must  fulfill  131  hours  in  order  to  attain  their  degree. 

Freshman  Samantha  Fortenberry  acknowledged  the  hard  work 
required  of  nursing  majors  and  said,  "It  takes  desire  for  the  end  result 
to  keep  you  motivated." 

A  strong  personality  and  passionate  background  of  service 
must  accompany  a  nursing  major's  arsenal  of  tools  gained  from 
their  studies  to  work  successfully  in  the  medical  field. 

"Southern  Miss  represents  all  of  the  things  that  have  made  me 
who  I  am.  The  southern  hospitality,  true  friends  and  pride  in  where 
I  came  from  will  always  be  with  me  no  matter  where  I  am  nursing," 
Fortenberry  said. 

Browning  and  Fortenberry  also  cited  the  close  relationships  built 
through  the  instructors  and  student  body  at  the  School  of  Nursing 
as  essential  to  their  learning  experience.  Despite  the  extreme 
hours  spent  with  their  colleagues,  instructors  often  encourage  their 
students  to  practice  self-teaching,  a  method  which  includes  taking 
on  all  of  the  information  in  text  books  and  clinicals,  instead  of  just 
focusing  on  lectures. 

Finally,  at  the  end  of  their  fourth  year,  nursing  majors  must 
fulfill  a  preceptorship.  They  spend  their  first  eight  weeks  of  their  last 
semester  in  normal  classes,  and  then  they  work  in  hospitals  one  on 
one  with  real  nurses  to  finish  off  their  already  wide  expanse  of  real- 
world  experience. 

Browning,  on  the  subject  of  his  on  the  job  practice,  described 
a  life-saving  experience  at  Forest  General  Hospital,  explaining  the 
wounds  of  a  car  accident  victim. 

He  said,  "After  about  20  minutes  [of  CPR]  we  got  him  back.  He 
was  in  terrible  shape,  and  though  the  possibility  of  him  making  it 
through  all  of  that  was  slim,  we  were  able  to  give  his  family  time  to 
say  good-bye." 

Nursing  majors  must  endure  long  hours  of  hard  physical  and 
mental  work  to  ensure  their  passage  through  The  University  of 
Southern  Mississippi  with  their  degree,  and  the  proper  knowledge 
to  obtain  success  in  the  work  field.  After  they  leave  the  university, 
they  enter  the  medical  field  with  an  enhanced  understanding  and 
appreciation  of  their  job. 

Browning  said,  "I  have  learned  a  lot  at  Southern  Miss,  but  proba  bly 
the  most  important  thing  1  am  learning  here  is  to  rely  on  others  and 
trust  them  to  complete  their  job,  just  as  the  patient  should  be  able  to 
trust  that  I  can  do  mine."  Story  by  Samantha  Nix 


Danielle  Pugh,  a  nursing  major,  helps  a  patient  with  physical  therapy. 


Kristen  Shields,  a  junior  from  Richland,  Miss.,  practices  for  taking  care  of  an  infant  with  the 
help  of  Justin  Burge,  a  |unior  from  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 


NURSING 


si 


Walker  Science  Building  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


COLLEGE  OF       * 

SCIENCE 
TECHNOLOGY 


molding  the  future 


Jon  Bearden,  a  junior  athletic  training  major,  and 
Kristen  Sorrell,  a  junior  geology  major,  do  an 
experiment  on  heat  effects  and  calorimetry  in 
their  basic  cheistry  class.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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The  College  of  Science  and  Technology  teaches  the  scientific  and 
mathematical  laws  of  the  past  so  students  can  uncover  and  mold  the 
future  of  the  world.  It  is  made  up  of  15  departments,  each  carrying  out 
the  university's  mission  through  research,  education  and  economic 
development  and  service.  Over  3,000  students  enroll  in  these  programs 
each  year,  and  many  are  graduates  of  the  college,  pursuing  doctorates. 

Ben  Mitcham,  a  graduate  physics  major,  said  that  he  did  not  choose 
his  major  but  that  his  major  chose  him.  He  took  several  physics  classes 
that  sparked  his  interest  as  an  undergraduate  and  decided  to  major  in 
the  field  because  it  was  closely  related  to  the  classes  he  took. 

Daniel  Morgan,  a  junior  industrial  engineering  technology  major, 
said  that  the  College  of  Science  and  Technology  is  the  perfect  academic 
college  for  him  since  he  wants  to  work  in  the  oil  industry. 


The  College  of  Science  and  Technology  also  offers 
students  a  helpful  head  start  in  the  pre-medical  fields.  The 
Pre-medical  and  Health  Professions  office  offers  nearly  a 
dozen  programs,  including  dentistry  and  pharmacy.  The 
courses  aim  at  improving  the  chances  of  students  getting  into 
a  professional  program. 

Not  all  students  in  the  college  are  taking  a  direct  approach 
to  technology.  Alisha  Gibson,  a  senior  from  Jackson,  Miss., 
decided  to  combine  her  love  for  math  with  her  interest  in 
teaching  to  major  in  mathematics.  She  said  that  her  college 
experience  has  been  priceless. 

"1  hope  to  leave  a  legacy  as  a  life-long  learner,  trusting  that 
the  people  that  I  came  in  contact  with  have  been  inspired  to 
continue  to  learn  something  from  everything,"  Gibson  said. 

Whether  a  student  decides  to  become  the  next  thought- 
provoking  math  teacher,  a  dentist  or  a  prosperous  oil  rig 
worker,  the  College  of  Science  and  Technology  will  provide 
the  educational  foundation  for  his  or  her  dream. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith 


Johnson  Science  Tower  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petc/ier 


MEET  the 

DEAN 

Dr.  Rex  Gandy 


Photo  by  Motikia  Wilson 


Dr.  Rex  Gandy,  the  dean 
of  the  College  of  Science 
and  Technology,  was  born 
in  north  Mississippi  and 
attended  college  in  Tennessee 
at  the  University  of  Memphis 
and  in  Texas  at  Texas  State  University,  as  a  first  generation 
college  student.  He  acquired  degrees  in  physics  from  both  of 
these  schools,  an  undergraduate  degree  from  Memphis  and  a 
graduate  degree  from  Texas.  Dr.  Gandy  originally  wanted  to 
be  a  scientist  at  a  university  and  achieved  this  goal  working  at 
Auburn  for  16  years  and  the  University  of  Idaho  for  three  years. 
Dean  Gandy  defines  a  legacy  of  the  university  as  "someone 
outstandingly  committed."  With  this  definition,  Gandv  is 
definitely  a  member  of  the  legacy  of  Southern  Miss. 

"As  a  dean,  you  must  take  satisfaction  from  other  people's 
accomplishments,"  Dr.  Gandy  said.  This  is  the  cornerstone 
of  his  selfless  love  of  both  his  college  and  the  university  as 
a  whole,  a  trait  that  only  the  best  of  Southern  Miss'  leaders 
possess.  Dr.  Gandy  also  attributes  the  effective  administration 
of  a  college  to  two  main  factors:  stress  management  and 
exceptional  people  skills. 

The  combination  of  both  his  tremendous  threshold 
for  stress  and  his  great  public  relations  skills  has  led  to  the 
start  of  many  institutions  that  set  the  College  of  Science  and 
Technology  apart  from  the  other  colleges  of  the  universitv.  The 
idea  of  a  college  community  is  high  on  Dr.  Gandy's  prioritv  list 
and  programs  such  as  "Hospitality  Corner",  a  college  picnic 
and  the  "Meet  the  Deans"  program,  featured  on  the  front  page 
of  The  Student  Printz,  have  aided  in  bringing  the  members  of 
the  various  departments  inside  the  college  together  under  a 
common  bond. 

Dr.  Rex  Gandv,  in  addition  to  his  involvement  in 
conglomerating  the  different  departments  incorporated  in  the 
College  of  Science  and  Technology,  hopes  to  have  established 
a  reputation  of  dealing  with  people  fairly  and  honestly.  This 
sort  of  aspiration  brings  Dr.  Gandv  onto  a  very  tangible  level 
for  students  and  allows  him  to  manage  his  college  with  both 
respect  from  administrators  and  support  from  students. 

"We  need  to  increase  our  majors,  improve  the  salary 
situation  for  the  faculty  and  staff  while  holding  tuition  to  a 
reasonable  range,"  Dr.  Gandv  said. 

This  holistic  approach  to  bettering  the  institution  could  be 
extrapolated  to  be  a  better  goal  for  the  university  as  a  whole. 
Dr.  Gandv  is  a  believer  in  helping  all  parties  in  a  situation  and 
aims  to  better  the  experience  of  both  students  and  faculty 
members  here  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi. 
This  speaks  volumes  not  only  about  his  ability  to  effectively 
run  the  College  of  Science  and  Technology  but  also  about  his 
incredible  leadership  both  on  and  off  the  campus. 


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FURTHERING 


Amaziah  Coleman  balances  tubes  that  will  go  into 
a  centrifuge  process  to  separate  liquids  from  one 
another.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


THEIR 


STUDIES 


iiiw/iieui   obiiuiaio  u 

Research  and  extra-coursework  study  are  pivotal  components  to 
the  academic  assent  of  many  students  at  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi.  Research  programs  such  as  the  Ronald  E.  McNair 
Scholars  program  cater  directly  to  these  student's  aspirations  of  both 
academic  and  occupational  success. 

Founded  in  memory  of  Ronald  E.  McNair,  the  second  African- 
American  in  space,  the  McNair  Scholars  program  is  a  "Post- 
baccalaureate  Achievement  Program  designed  to  prepare  participants 
for  doctoral  studies  through  involvement  in  research  and  other 
scholarly  activities,"  according  to  the  program's  mission  statement. 
Southern  Miss  provides  support  for  eligible  undergraduates  in 
preparation  for  acceptance  into  graduate  programs.  The  program 
is  highly  selective  and  requires  that  a  student  be  from  a  low-income 
family  or  a  minority  group,  a  U.S.  citizen,  in  pursuit  of  a  Ph.D. 
and  committed  to  the  program  until  graduation  to  be  eligible  for 
acceptance.  The  prestige  of  the  program  is  dependant  on  the  work 
of  the  scholars  and  the  selectivity  of  its  admissions  policy,  one  aspect 
of  the  program  that  Susan  Bourland,  director  of  the  student  support 
services  program,  said  is  intense. 

"We  only  have  22  scholars  at  any  one  time  and  only  10  to  12  new 
scholars  each  year,"  Bourland  said,  "It  is  a  very  exclusive  program 
with  only  about  160  programs  operating  nationwide." 

Amaziah  Coleman,  a  senior  biology  major  and  McNair  Scholar, 
said  that  to  her  there  was  no  other  program  on  campus  equivalent 
to  the  McNair  program,  and  that  the  main  difference  in  the  program 
comes  from  the  background  of  its  members. 

"McNair  is  a  prestigious  honor,  unique  in  that  its  scholars  come 
from  all  disciplines.  The  program  caters  to  preparing  scholars  for 
advancement  in  their  specific  concentrations,"  Coleman  said. 


nciy-n  research 

Coleman  went  on  to  attribute  the  program  with  preparing  he 
for  not  only  graduate  school  but  also  for  competition  in  the  even 
intensifying  job  market.  Coleman  said  that  aspects  of  the  program 
such  as  GRE  preparation,  writing  scholarly  research  papers  on  he 
work  and  presenting  her  work  at  the  annual  McNair  Symposium  havi 
made  her  more  competitive  in  her  field. 

"It  is  never  too  early  to  begin  planning  for  one's  future.  I  wouli 
encourage,  not  only  freshmen,  but  everyone  who  qualifies  h 
consider  the  McNair  Scholars  Program;  it  is  a  worthy  investment, 
Coleman  said. 

The  program  is  a  year-long  venture  to  give  scholars  ample  tim 
to  complete  research  projects,  complete  the  paper  and  present  th 
project  findings  at  the  McNair  Symposium.  The  McNair  Symposiur 
is  another  method  the  program  employs  to  better  prepare  its  scholar 
for  professions  in  which  confidence  and  oral  communication  ar 
key.  In  addition  to  this  and  other  methods  of  preparing  students  fc 
optimal  performance  in  graduate  programs,  Bourland  added  that  th 
program  actively  "assists  scholars  in  identifying  and  applying  to 
graduate  program." 

Coleman  defined  the  purpose  of  the  program  as  a  duel  ideal,  t 
prepare  students  for  post  graduate  education,  and  more  important] 
to  instill  in  them  fundamental  skills  needed  for  success  in  researc 
intensive  fields  of  work  such  as  the  sciences. 

"McNair  transforms  capable  students  into  scholars  wh< 
like  Dr.  Ronald  E.  McNair,  are  leaving  a  legacy  of  scholarship  anj 
achievement,"  Coleman  said.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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Amaziah  Coleman  continues 

her    research    as    she    looks 

at    an    organism    under    the 

microscope. 

Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Amaziah  Coleman,  a  senior 
biology  major,  is  researching 
a  pathogen  that  infects 
dolphins.  Working  in  the  lab, 
she  sterilizes  a  loop  that  will 
go  on  to  a  microscope. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Jennifer  Chutz,  a  senior 
biology  major  with  a  minor  in 
chemistry,  has  done  extensive 
research  on  hearing  and  deaf 
communities.  Because  she  is 
deaf  and  fluent  in  American 
Sign  Language,  she  was  able 
to  bring  unique  insights  into 
her  work. 
Photo  by  Matikia  Wihon 


MCNAIR  SCHOLARS 


BEYOND 

our  BORDER 


study  abroad  opportunities 

Studying  abroad  has  been  a  part  of  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi  for  many  years.  Students  can  go  almost  anywhere  in  the 
world  and  study  almost  anything  they  want.  Studying  in  another 
country  makes  whatever  a  student  studies  a  unique,  hands-on  and 
once  in  a  lifetime  experience.  Two  students,  Erin  Vaughn,  a  senior,  and 
Leah  Gaines,  a  sophomore,  have  both  been  able  to  embark  on  this  life- 
changing  experience. 

Vaughn  went  to  England  two  years  ago,  but  to  her,  it  was  just  like 
yesterday.  However,  Gaines  went  the  Abbey  Point  Levoy  in  France, 
but  still  had  the  same  feelings  and  meaning  towards  her  experience 
even  though  it  was  just  last  summer  and  in  a  different  place.  They  both 
explained  the  many  academic  and  personal  opportunities  that  it  can 
bring  to  a  college  student. 

"It  will  help  students  to  mature  by  getting  them  used  to  new  things. 
Students  will  have  a  greater  sense  of  what  it  means  to  be  an  American 
because  you  see  how  your  country  is  portrayed,"  Vaughn  said. 

Gaines  pointed  out  that  it  looks  great  on  a  resume  and  creates  a 
sense  of  self. 

"It  helps  you  grow  as  person;  throws  you  into  a  completely  new 
culture  where  it  forces  you  to  have  a  self-identity,"  Gaines  said. 

Some  other  things  that  students  might  think  about  are  the  costs  and 
the  possible  culture-shock.  Financial  aid  does  cover  part  of  it,  but  not 
pocket  change.  However,  most  students  who  participate  in  the  program 
agree  it  is  a  worthwhile  investment. 

Of  course,  the  main  aspect  of  the  study  abroad  program  is  the 
studying  and  education.  Both  Gaines  and  Vaughn  expressed  that  the 
education  experience  is  completely  different  and  amazing. 

Vaughn  said,  "The  more  history  there  is  tied  into  a  place,  the  more  I 
learned  and  the  more  knowledge  I  gained,  which  made  my  experience 
even  better." 

Gaines  studied  art  in  France  and  was  able  to  study  the  paintings  in 
person  rather  than  in  a  book. 

"When  you  see  the  real  thing  when  learning,  it  leaves  a  lasting 
impression.  You're  also  seeing  history  in  the  making;  not  just  America's, 
but  another  country's,"  Gaines  said. 

Some  tips  for  students  considering  studying  abroad  include 
studying  the  country,  study  the  culture  and  study  the  laws. 

"Being  submerged  in  the  culture  helps  you  to  understand  what 
you're  studying  better,"  Vaughn  said.  Story  by  Madison  Davis 


Students  participating  in  the  short-term  Caribbee 
studies  program  gather  in  front  of  a  Bob  Mark 
statue  in  Jamaica. 


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Dr.  Davies'  journalism  class  enjoys  a  cruise  down  the  Thames  River. 


Journalism  students  found  some  free  time  outside  a  castle  located  on 
the  outskirts  of  Cardiff,  Wales. 


STUDY  ABROAD  87 


Sarah  Catherine  Robinson,  a  freshman  psychology  and  art  major  from  Jackson,  Miss.,  and  Dustin  Boone,  a  freshman  biological  science  major  from  Laurel,  Miss.,  show  their  excitement  after  riding  the 
floorless  roller  coaster  Kraken  for  the  fourth  time  at  SeaWorld  in  Orlando,  Fla.   Photo  submitted  by  Christy  Dyess. 

Psychology  110  Honors 
College  students  take  a  much 
needed  break  after  a  long 
day  of  learning  and  fun  in 
Orlando,  Fla.  Professor  of 
the  class,  Dr.  Kuczaj,  interacts 
with  marine  life  on  a  regular 
basis  for  his  research  studying 
the  behaviors  of  marine 
mammals.  Photo  submitted  by 
Christy  Dyess. 


ARTS  &  ACADEMICS 


HONORS 

COLLEGE 

serious  students  cut  loose 

Introduced  first  as  honors-level  classes  in  1965,  the  1  lonors 
College  of  today's  standard  emerged  in  1971  as  a  full  fledged  academic 
program  in  itself. 

"Southern  Miss  was  acting  as  something  of  an  educational  pioneer 
because  the  Honors  College  was  only  the  sixth  to  be  established  in  the 
United  States.  Now,  there  are  more  than  300,"  Dr.  Ken  Panton,  dean 
of  the  Honors  College,  said. 

In  2004,  the  Honors  College  revised  the  program  using  suggestions 
from  professors,  students,  parents  and  university  administrators.  Now 
the  Honors  College  is  split  into  two  programs:  general  honors  for 
freshmen  and  sophomores  and  senior  honors  for  juniors  and  seniors. 

Jennifer  Petcher,  a  senior  photojournalism  major,  said,  "It  really  gave 
me  a  better  Linderstanding  of  the  world  in  general,  especially  the  past." 

The  program  offers  a  smaller  classroom  environment,  highly 
active  professors  and  perhaps  most  exciting,  active  learning  classes 
that  allow  whole  classes  to  take  trips  outside  of  Hattiesburg. 

Stacey  Readv,  the  coordinator  of  the  general  honors  program 
said,  "These  classes  incorporate  traditional  lectures  with  exciting 
field  experiences." 

Trips  to  places  like  Sea  World  in  Orlando,  Fla.  to  study  the 
behavior  of  dolphins  and  whales,  or  New  York  City  to  watch  Broadway 
productions  live  certainly  added  a  new  level  of  enrichment  to  a 
student's  learning  experience. 

Chad  Bush,  a  freshman  biochemistry  major  said,  "Within 
hours  of  the  courses  opening  on  SOAR,  [active  learning]  classes 
are  already  full." 

In  addition  to  giving  a  smaller,  more  liberal  arts  feel  to  the  Honors 
College  experience,  housing  opportunities  provide  yet  another  aspect 
of  excitement.  Two  dormitories  house  Honors  College  students  in  a 
living  and  learning  community:  Hattiesburg  and  Mississippi  Halls. 

Petcher  said,  "We  had  fun  together  (as  much  fun  as  you  can  have 
studying,  I  guess)  and  got  to  know  each  other.  We  also  helped  each 
Jther  out  when  we  had  questions  about  assignments  or  were  stressing 
nit.  Several  of  those  girls  are  still  my  good  friends  todav." 

Bush  said,  "Some  of  the  best  times  I've  had  with  honors  college 
dds  have  been  at  three  in  the  morning  in  the  dorm.  We  might  get 
ogether  to  'study,'  but  quite  often,  anything  but  studying  happens." 


After  getting  drenched  in  the  "Soak  Zone"  dun 
Dr.  Kuczaj  pulled  some  strings  with  the  dir 
at  SeaWorld  to  get  the  whole  class  behind 
Photo  by  Christy  Dyess 


- 
mal  training 
if  the  show. 


To  apply  for  the  general  honors  program,  high  school  seniors 
must  exhibit  leadership  roles,  participation  in  school  organizations 
and  their  community  and  make  24  on  their  ACT,  or  the  equivalent 
on  any  other  national  exam.  For  students  who  transfer  or  general 
honors  students  who  wish  to  continue  their  participation,  the  senior 
honors  program  provides  the  perfect  opportunity  to  finish  their 
i  ollege  ediK  ation  with  ai  ademi(   ll.m 

Paula  Mathis,  the  coordinator  of  the  senior  honors  program,  said, 
"Ninety  percent  of  Southern  Miss  Honors  College  students  continue 
their  education  at  graduate  or  professional  schools." 

The  senior  honors  program  supplements  the  widespread  goal  of 
Honors  College  students  to  move  on  to  even  higher  levels  of  education 
by  providing  juniors  and  seniors  an  opportunity  to  work  one  on  one 
with  a  professor  to  create  their  own  thesis.  In  their  junior  year,  senior 
honors  students  attend  a  research  methodology  class  to  help  them 
learn  appropriate  skills  for  researching  their  thesis.  Bv  their  senior 
year,  students  choose  a  professor  to  work  with,  and  carry  out  their 
research,  culminating  all  of  their  vears  of  hard  work  into  a  thesis. 

Petcher  said,  "Senior  honors  has  been  good  because  I  have  been 
able  to  focus  on  a  topic  that  really  interests  me." 

Mathis  said,  "Students  enrolled  in  any  degree  program  offered 
at  Southern  Miss  may  be  a  part  of  the  Honors  College. ..Therefore, 
Honors  theses  have  been  written  on  a  variety  of  topics.  Two  fairly 
recent  theses  that  immediatelv  come  to  mind  as  particularly  interesting 
to  me  are  'Weapons  on  the  Walls:  Women  in  World  War  II  Propaganda 
Posters'  and  'Intoxicating  Substances  and  Sober  Judgment:  A  Case  Study  of 
High-Achieving  Undergraduate  Substance  Users." 

After  30  years  of  supporting  Honors  College  students,  there  are 
hundreds  of  theses  written  on  a  plethora  oi  topics,  all  sitting  in  Cook 
Library  for  the  curious  mind.  Curious  minds  are  exactly  the  type  that 
the  Honors  College  both  seeks  out  and  supports. 

Ready  said,  "Honors  College  students  have  a  unique  experience 
in  that  bv  virtue  of  being  in  the  Honors  College  they  automatically 
have  a  support  system.  We  here  in  the  Honors  College  advise  them. 
monitor  their  progress  and  mentor  them.  This  support  system  instills 
them  with  the  knowledge  that  they  have  people  here  who  care  about 
them  and  want  to  help  them  succeed!"   Story  by  Samantha  Nix 


HONORS  COLLEGE 


89 


Southern  Miss  is  home  for  a  large  group  of  notable  college  students.  Distinctions  such 
as  Hall  of  Fame  and  Who's  Who  have  been  around  for  a  long  time,  but  these  institutions, 
like  student  organizations,  have  adapted  over  time  to  accommodate  the  increasing  student 
enrollment.  Distinctions  have  come  from  their  beginnings  which  resembled  those  of  a  high 
school,  to  the  current  system  of  distinctions  which  are  more  general  and  reflect  the  inability 
of  students  to  know  the  entire  student  body.  Originally  Who's  Who  was  split  into  the  usual 
categories,  most  intelligent,  most  beautiful  and  a  host  of  other  titles,  but  with  a  campus  as 
large  as  Southern  Miss  is  now  it  is  impossible  to  know  who  among  thousands  of  students  is 
the  wittiest,  or  the  most  likely  to  succeed. 


Despite  these  structural  changes  in  the  distinctions  on  campus,  there  are  many  forms 
that  have  remained  very  similar  to  their  ancestor  institutions.  The  various  beauty  pageants 
at  Southern  have  changed  very  little,  the  only  major  change  to  these  was  when  the  Beauties 
program  was  dropped  sometime  in  the  late  80' s  or  early  90's.  These  changes  and  similarities 
reflect  the  importance  of  developing  tradition  at  Southern  Miss,  and  the  university's  unspoken 


policy  of  not  allowing  tradition  to  stifle  growth  and  adaptation.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


THE 

STUDENT  BODY 

eSGA 


JONATHAN  KREBS 

PRESIDENT 


Jonathan  Krebs  served  as  the  Student  Government  Association  President  this  year.  As  Presi- 
dent, he  was  responsible  for  establishing  a  budget,  directing  EaglePalooza,  attending  Execu- 
tive Cabinet,  running  SGA  Cabinet,  appointing  cabinet  members,  establishing  a  vision  for  the' 
student  body,  representing  the  student's  voice  and  answering  students'  needs.  Krebs  believes 
this  experience  has  provided  him  with  valuable  training  for  working  with  others,  negotiating, 
serving,  and  meeting  others  needs.  He  also  believes  the  President's  office  is  not  an  ambition 
or  resume  boost  but  that  it  is  a  call  to  serve.  Krebs  advice  to  the  students  is,  "Pursuing  this 
position  for  yourself  will  not  be  enough  to  sustain  you  through  the  difficult  and  stressful  times 
during  your  term.  You  must  be  willing  to  sacrifice  yourself  for  others  and  their  needs." 


92  DISTINCTIONS 


LYNDSEYJALVIA 

VICE-PRESIDENT 


Lyndsey  Jalvia  has  been  actively  involved  in  SGA  since  she  first  stepped  on  campus  as  a  Freshman  Associ- 
ate. She  then  served  as  Freshman  Associates  advisor.  Jalvia  believes  SGA  is  a  student-centered  organiza- 
tion that  shows  students  that  someone  does  care  about  their  campus  life  and  experience.  As  Vice-Presi- 
dent, Jalvia  serves  as  president  of  the  senate  branch.  She  presides  over  the  meetings  and  performs  the 
president's  duties  in  his  absence.  Jalvia  believes  that  the  Senate  is  a  vital  branch  of  student  government 
that  sometimes  does  not  get  the  recognition  it  needs.  Jalvia  says,  "Being  SGA  vice-president  has  taught 
me  so  much.  It  has  given  me  a  true  taste  of  the  real  world.  It  has  also  taught  me  that  in  order  to  motivate 
another  about  what  they  are  doing,  you  must  first  have  the  passion  inside  you!" 


RYAN  MAHONEY 

ATTORNEY  GENERAL 


Ryan  Mahoney  decided  to  leave  his  legacy  in  the  university  through  joining  Student  Government  Associa- 
tion. In  addition,  he  chose  to  be  the  Attorney  General  because  of  his  strong  devotion  to  Justice.  The  Attorney 
General  serves  as  the  judge  for  all  transportation  appeals  as  well  as  the  conduct  cases  on  campus.  Mahoney 
is  in  charge  of  a  diverse,  nine  person  Judicial  Board  that  devises  changes  to  parking  on  campus  including 
parking  zones,  signage,  and  policy.  He  is  also  the  legal  consul  for  other  branches  of  the  SGA.  Mahonev  says, 
"As  an  officer,  I  have  learned  to  give  tirelessly  to  the  students  and  university  as  a  whole.  Your  legacy  will  live 
much  longer  than  your  name,  so  give  until  you  are  dry  and  then  give  some  more.  Mv  efforts  are  recognized 
by  most  of  the  student  body,  but  I  know  that  when  I  lay  my  head  down  at  night,  1  have  done  the  just  and 
right  thing  to  the  fullest.  That's  satisfaction!" 


CHARLES  ARINDER 

TREASURER 


Charles  Arinder  wanted  to  be  a  part  of  the  Student  Government  Association  because  he  believes  it  is  one 
of  the  most  truly  student  oriented  organizations  on  campus.  "The  goal  for  the  SGA  is  simple,  make  the 
college  experience  more  enjoyable  and  simpler  for  the  student.  Hopefully  mv  work  as  an  officer  will  have 
done  just  that,"  says  Arinder.  The  main  tasks  and  responsibilities  of  the  Treasurer  include  managing  the 
expenses  of  the  Executive  Committee  Directors  and  also  managing  the  overall  budget.  Arinder  savs,  "Be- 
ing an  SGA  officer  has  brought  to  light  the  many  inner-workings  of  the  executive  officers.  It  has  opened 
my  eyes  to  hard  work  done  by  every  executive  cabinet  member  and  the  other  executive  officers.  Working 
with  this  particular  administration  has  been  an  incredible  experience." 


GRAY  WEINACKER 

ELECTIONS  COMMISSIONER 

Gray  Weinacker  wanted  to  be  in  the  SGA  because  he  knew  that  he  wanted  to  be  involved  on  campus  and 
thought  that  this  was  the  best  way  for  him  to  do  so.  He  believed  he  could  help  his  fellow  students  and 
contribute  to  the  SGA  as  a  whole.  The  office  of  Election  Commissioner  intrigued  Weinacker  because  of 
its  direct  interaction  with  the  students.  As  election  commissioner,  Weinacker  is  responsible  for  the  entire 
election  process.  With  the  help  of  Thomas  Hayes  and  the  rest  of  his  election  commission,  Weinacker  sets 
the  dates,  reserves  the  voting  polls,  advertises  the  upcoming  elections,  supervises  the  campaigning  pro- 
cess, runs  the  polls,  and  counts  the  ballots.  Weinacker  says,  "Being  an  officer  for  the  SGA  has  taught  me 
responsibility,  fairness,  and  how  to  be  a  better  leader." 


STUDENT  GOVERNMENT  ASSOCIATION  93 


MR.  and  MISS 

SOUTHERN  MISS 


iss  Carolyn  Brooks  and  Mr.  Alvin  McKinley 


94  DISTINCTIONS 


Carolyn  Brooks 


Carolyn  Jean  Brooks,  known  as  "Carebear",  is  the  2005  Miss  Southern  Miss. 
She  is  a  senior  speech  communication  major  from  Jackson,  Miss.  She  enjoys 
dancing,  painting,  singing  and  pottery.  She  also  has  a  strong  connection  to  the 
black  and  gold. 

"Southern  Miss  has  been  my  home  away  from  home  for  four  years  now.  It  has 
given  me  numerous  opportunities  for  which  I  am  grateful.  I  have  made  life  long 
friends  and  have  really  grown  as  a  person,"  she  said. 

Brooks  has  become  very  involved  in  the  campus  life.  She  is  a  member  of  Delta 
Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc.,  where  she  serves  as  benevolence  and  merits  chair  and 
social  action  chair.  She  is  a  hall  director,  McNair  Research  Scholar,  Alpha  Lambda 
Delta  junior  advisor  and  a  member  of  The  E.L.I.T.E.,  Mississippi  Communication 
Association,  R.A.D.  Systems  Graduate,  National  Residence  Hall  Honorary  and 
NAACP.  She  has  also  received  numerous  honors  such  as  the  department  of  speech 
communication's  Don  George  Award  for  Academic  Excellence,  Top  Community 
Developer  of  the  Year,  Resident  Assistant  Scholastic  Award,  Miss  Black  and  Gold 
Pageant  winner  and  Association  of  College  &  University  Officers  International 
STARS  College  Participant. 

"For  me,  it  means  that  somewhere  along  the  wav  in  my  four  years  here,  that  I 
have  made  an  impact  on  someone.  It  means  that  my  smiles  have  been  appreciated 
and  that  means  the  world  to  me,"  Brooks  said. 

Brooks  plans  to  attend  graduate  school  to  obtain  a  Ph.D  in  speech 
communication  with  emphasis  on  health  and  interpersonal  communication.  She 
also  wants  to  teach  and  serve  as  a  health  consultant  to  speak  to  various  groups 
about  the  importance  of  health  issues. 


Alvin  McKinley 


Alvin  Ray  McKinley  Jr.  is  the  2005  Mr.  Southern  Miss.  "Lil  Ray",  as  he  is 
known  by  close  friends,  is  a  senior  information  technology  engineering  major  from 
Edwards,  Miss.  He  loves  swimming,  traveling,  socializing  with  people  and  logging 
onto  Facebook. 

"I'm  glad  to  serve  as  Mr.  Southern  Miss  because  it  let's  me  know  that  I  have  made 
c\n  impact.  To  me,  this  title  is  not  about  popularity  but  about  being  a  well-rounded 
achiever.  This  campus  has  transformed  me  into  the  man  I  am  today/'  McKinley  said. 

During  his  four  years  at  Southern  Miss,  he  has  developed  a  large  list  of 
achievements.  He  is  vice  president  o\  Phi  Sigma  Pi  National  Honor  Fraternity, 
NSBE  and  AITP.  He  is  a  director  for  GEWW,  a  residence  assistant  and  captain  of 
an  intramural  football  team.  He  is  also  a  member  ot  the  Men  of  Excellence,  the 
UAC  officers'  review  board  and  Southern  Style.  He  has  received  such  awards  as 
AASO  Scholar,  Bill  Gates  Award,  Fellowship  Award  tor  Phi  Sigma  Pi,  UAC  Member 
oi  the  Year  and  National  Dean's  List.  In  addition,  he  has  participated  in  community 
service  projects  with  Aldersgate,  Big  Brother  and  Big  Sister  and  New  1  lope  Baptist 
Church.  After  graduating,  McKinlev  wants  to  attend  graduate  school.  I  lis  ultimate 
gtial  is  to  establish  a  web-based  service  for  third  world  countries  to  give  them  more 
opportunities.  "I  feel  the  more  you  know,  the  better  you  will  do,"  he  said. 


MR     \\H  Miss  SOI    Nil  K\  Miss 


45 


BEST 

CITIZENS 

serving  the  student  body 

These  awards  are  designated  to  honor  two  very  special  graduating  seniors,  one  man 
and  one  woman,  who  have  best  exemplified  through  their  actions  the  characteristics  of 
responsible  citizenship.  The  "Best  Citizens"  have  served  the  campus  community  and  their 
fellow  students  tirelessly  with  uncompromised  integrity,  compassion  and  vision.  These 
awardees  are  considered  positive  role  models  for  other  students.  Courtesy  of  Dr.  joe  Paul 


Carmen  Edrice  Buford 


Carmen  Edrice  Buford  is  a  management  information  systems  major  from  Columbia, 
Miss.  She  is  the  daughter  of  Clarence  and  Mary  Buford.  Carmen  aspires  to  graduate  college 
with  honors  and  obtain  an  information  technology  position  with  a  Fortune  500  Company. 

Carmen  received  several  honors  at  Southern  Miss.  These  included  a  Leadership 
Scholarship  and  acceptance  into  Beta  Gamma  Sigma,  Golden  Key,  Lambda  Sigma  and  Alpha 
Lambda  Delta  honor  societies.  She  was  also  an  assistant  hall  director,  a  resident  assistant, 
the  president  of  Ideal  Women,  and  a  member  of  Alpha  Kappa  Psi  Professional  Business 
Fraternity,  Freshman  Leadership  Council  and  The  Legacy. 

Community  service  has  been  a  large  part  of  Carmen's  college  experience.  She  volunteered 
at  Mt.  Carmel  Baptist  Church,  the  Boys'  and  Girls'  Club  of  America,  Palmers  Crossing 
Community  Center  and  the  Family  Education  Center.  At  Southern  Miss  she  participated  in 
children's  carnivals,  toy  drives,  book  drives  and  the  American  Heart  Walk. 


e  Sumrall  Johnson 


Luke  Sumrall  Johnson  earned  his  bachelors  of  science  degree  in  business  administrate 
in  May  2005.  He  is  the  son  of  Joe  and  Jean  Johnson  and  is  a  native  of  Laurel,  Miss.  Luke  i 
an  ordained  minister  and  he  started  seminary  school  in  January  2006. 

Luke  received  many  honors  throughout  his  time  at  Southern  Miss.  He  was  the  permaner 
team  captain  of  the  Southern  Miss  football  team.  He  was  also  a  2003  NCAA  Leadershi 
Conference  Representative,  a  Conference  USA  special  teams  player  of  the  week,  a  200 
Liberty  Bowl  Scholar  Athlete,  and  the  2003  Liberty  Bowl  Offensive  MVP. 

There  were  also  many  organizations  that  Luke  joined  at  Southern  Miss.  Some  of  thes 
were  the  Student  Athlete  Advisory  Committee,  Fellowship  of  Christian  Athletes,  Bapti: 
Student  Union  and  Christian  Services  Center. 

Luke's  community  involvement  included  reading  to  local  school  children,  volunteerin 
at  the  Salvation  Army,  the  Dubard  School  and  the  Red  Cross,  preaching  for  local  yout 
organizations  and  a  summer  mission  trip  to  West  Africa. 


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PHI  KAPPA  PHI 

SILVER  BOWL 

WINNER 


acheiving  academic  success 

This  award  is  given  to  the  member  of  Phi  Kappa  Phi  who  has 
maintained  the  highest  grade  point  average  along  with  completing 
the  greatest  number  of  credit  hours  at  the  university. 


Pellerree  Amelia  Steadman 

Pellerree  Amelia  Steadman  is  an  international  studies  and  Spanish 
major  from  Hattiesburg,  Miss.  She  is  the  daughter  of  Garland  and 
Susan  Steadman.  Amelia  aspires  to  attend  law  school  and  become  an 
immigration  attorney.  She  has  maintained  a  4.0  GPA  throughout  all 
four  years  at  Southern  Miss. 

While  at  Southern  Miss,  Amelia  received  many  scholarships 
and  awards.  She  was  a  Presidential  Scholar  and  an  Honors  College 
Ambassador.  She  was  also  a  member  of  Phi  Kappa  Phi  Honor  Society 
and  Phi  Alpha  Theta  History  Honor  Society.  She  received  the  Honors 
College  Colloquium  Book  Award  her  freshman  and  sophomore  years. 

Amelia  was  very  involved  at  Southern  Miss.  She  was  an  English 
Language  Institute  Intern  in  Fall  2005.  She  also  presented  a  paper 
entitled  "Unlikely  Cold  Warriors:  Hattiesburg's  Civic  Organizations 
and  Mississippi  Southern  Colleges  Latin  American  Institute"  at  the 
Phi  Alpha  Theta  State  Conference.  Amelia  was  president  of  Phi  Alpha 
Theta  her  senior  year  and  secretary  her  junior  year.  She  was  the 
secretary  of  the  Indian  Students  Association  in  2003.  She  was  also  a 
member  of  the  Bhangra  dance  team  and  the  USM  College  Bowl  Team. 
Amelia  studied  abroad  in  Vietnam  during  the  summer  of  2004. 

In  addition  to  campus  organizations,  Amelia  found  time  to  help 
the  community.  She  was  a  tutor  at  the  English  Language  Institute 
throughout  her  time  at  Southern  Miss.  She  also  volunteered  as  a 
Spanish  translator  for  the  Mississippi  Department  of  Human  Services 
and  organized  the  Phi  Alpha  Theta  book  drive. 


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WHO'S  WHO 

among  STUDENTS  in  American 

UNIVERSITIES  &  COLLEGES 


coanizea  students 


Who's  Who  is  a  nationally  recognized  honor 
in  its  72nd  year  of  existence.  At  Southern 
Miss,  Who's  Who  is  considered  a  top 
leadership  award.  The  honor  is  designed  to 
reward  and  recognize  well-rounded  students 
whose  academic  standing,  participation  in 
extracurricular  activities,  community  service, 
and  leadership  are  decidedly  exceptional. 
Courtesy  of  Dr.  Joe  Paul 


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Roselyn  Ahua 

Major:  Biological  Sciences 

iometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Leadership  Scholar 

Southern  Style  2004 

Otnicron  Delta  Kappa 

Eagle  Connection 

College  of  Science  & 

Technology  Ambassador 

Plans  after  graduation: 

i  To  travel  abroad,  and  in  the 

Fall  of  2006,  attend  optometry 

chool  in  pursuit  of  a  career  as 

a  doctor  of  optometry 


Julie  April 

Major:  Child  Life 

Hometown:  Metairie,  La. 

Organizations: 

Phi  Mu  Sorority-President 

Southern  Style 

College  Panhellenic  Council 

Catholic  Student  Association 

Greek  Seeker 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  become  a  certified  child  life 

specialist  providing  care  for 

children  and  families  in  the 

hospital  as  well  as  in  a  hospice 

program 


Carrie  Arauz 

Major:  Speech-Language 

Pathology 

Hometown:  Purvis,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Phi  kappa  Phi 

Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 

USM  Speech  and  Hearing 

Association 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate 

school  at  The  University 

Southern  Mississippi 


Charles  Arinder 

Major:  Accounting  and 

Personal  Financial  Planning 

Hometown:  Columbia,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

SGA-Treasurer 

Sigma  Chi  Fraternity 

Southern  Style  2004 

IFC-VP  of  Adminstrative 

Affairs 

Greek  Man  of  the  Year  2005 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  obtain  a  CPA  certification 

and  eventually  own  a  own 

financial  services  firm 


Eric  Arrant 

Major:  Management 

Hometown:  Amorv,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Alpha  Tau  Omega  Fraternity 

Order  of  Omega-President 

IFC-VP  of  Public  Relations 

National  Runner  Up-Alpha  Tau 

Omega  Thomas  Ankle  Clark 

Award 

Omicron  Delta  kappa 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  a  master's  of 

business  administration 

beginning  in  the  Fall  2006 


Sara  Bailey 

Major:  Speech-Language 

Pathology 

Hometown:  Moss  Point,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Eagle  Connection 

Chi  Omega  Sorority 

CPC-VP  of  Scholarship 

Gamma  Rho  Chi 

Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate  school  to 

obtain  a  masters  degree  in 

speech  language  pathology 


Tawanda  Barker        Brandon  Belote 


Carolyn  Brooks  Lekeisha  Bryant 


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Major:  Biology 

Hometown:  Natchez,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Sigma  Gamma  Rho 
Sorority  Inc. 
USM  Red  Cross  Council- 
President 
President's  List/Dean's  List 
College  of  Science  &  Tech 

Honor  Scholar 
Beta  Beta  Beta  Biological 

Honor  Society 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  nursing  school 

and  become  an  officer 

in  the  Mississippi  Army 

National  Guard 


Major:  Theatrical  Design 

&  Technology 

Hometown:  Vienna,  Va. 

Organizations: 

Freshman  Leadership  Council 

Order  of  Omega 

Omicron  Delta  Kappa 

Pi  Kappa  Phi  Fraternity 

Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  ride  a  bicycle  800  miles 

across  Florida  with  PUSH 

America,  coach  a  summer 

league  swim  team  in 

Northern,  Va.  and  find  a  job 

or  pursue  graduate  school 


Major:  Speech  Communication 

Hometown:  Jackson,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority  Inc. 

Residence  Hall  Director 

McNair  Scholars  Program 

Miss  Southern  Miss 
Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  graduate  studies 

and  obtain  a  Ph.D.  in  speech 

communication  and  to 

eventually  become  a  public 

speaker/health  consultant 

concerning  issues  surrounding 

positive  health  behaviors 


Major:  Administration  ot 

Justice 

Hometown:  Brandon,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

AASO-President 

Goal  Tenders-President 

Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority  Inc. 

Southern  Style  2005 

SGA-Freshman  Branch 

Advisor 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate  school  at 

Belhaven  College  and  prepare 

to  enroll  at  Police  Academv 


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Carmen  Buford 

Major:  Management 

Information  Systems 

Hometown:  Columbia,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Ideal  Women-President 

Leadership  Scholar 
Golden  Key  International 

Honor  Society 

Alpha  Kappa  Psi  Business 

Fraternity 

Omicron  Delta  Kappa 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  work  for  Chevron 

Corporation  as  a  business 

analyst 


Candace  Bush 

Major:  Broadcast  Journalism 

Hometown:  Mobile,  Ala. 

Organizations: 

Kappa  Delta  Sorority 

SGA-Cabinet 

Eagle  Connection-President 

Freshman  Associates-Vice 

President 

Student  Broadcasters 

Association 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  begin  a  career  in 

broadcast  media  and 

become  a  political 

correspondent  eventually 


Kristin  Cabana        Amaziah  Coleman      James  Cruise, 


Major:  History  and  German 

Hometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Honors  Student  Association- 
Vice  President 
Phi  Alpha  Theta  History  Honor 
Society 
Presidential  Scholar 
Golden  Key  International 
Honour  Society 
Honors  College  Ambassador 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  a  master's  then  a 

Ph.D  in  history  and  eventually 

teach  at  a  university 


Major:  Biological  Sciences 

Hometown:  Richton,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

I.M.A.G.E.-President 
Alpha  Epsilon  Delta- 
President 
Luckyday  Scholar 
Omicron  Delta  Kappa 
Dr.  Ronald  E.  McNair  Scholar 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  attend  medical  school 
and  pursue  a  career  as  a 
pediatrician  and  medical 
scientist 


Major:  Marketing 

Hometown:  Jackson,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon 

Fraternity-President 

IFC-VP  of  Public  Relations 

Southern  Style 

Greek  Seekers-President 

Tom  Shoemaker 

Scholarship  Recipient 

Plans  after  graduation: 

Currently  working  in 

Mobile,  Ala.  for  Cintas  in 

the  Management  Trainee 

Program." 


Bethany  Dailey 

Major:  English  and  French 
Hometown:  Madison,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

University  Activities  Council 

Kappa  Alpha  Theta-VP  of 

Finance 

Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 

Omicron  Delta  Kappa 

USM  Theatre-Stage  Manager 

and  Assistant  Director 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  graduate  studies 

in  English  and  then  teach 

on  the  university  level,  and 

perhaps  teach  English  abroad 


Tabitha  Epperson         Lucy  Ferguson 


Major:  History  and  Political 

Science 

Hometown: 

Pass  Christian,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Pi  Beta  Phi  Sorority 

Southern  Style 

McNair  Scholar 

Luckyday  Executive  Team 

Order  of  Omega 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate  school 

in  either  history  or  political 

science 


Major:  Speech 

Communication 

Hometown:  Woodville,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Freshman  Leadership 

Council's  Award 

Dean's  List 

Chi  Omega-President 

Speech  Communication 

Association 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  pursue  a  masters  in 
speech  communication 
from  The  University  of 
Southern  Mississippi 


Jessica  Gordon 

Major:  Spanish  and  International 

Business 

Hometown:  Biloxi,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Phi  Chi  Theta  Business  Fraternity- 
President 
Golden  Key  National  Award 
Omicron  Delta  Kappa 
SGA 
College  of  Business  Academic 
Award 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  pursue  a  masters  of  business 
administration,  to  pursue  a  career 

in  international  business  using 

the  Spanish  language  and  to  travel 

throughout  the  U.S.  and  Europe 


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Tansy  Hall 

Major:  Economics 
Hometown: 

Blue  Mountain,  Miss. 
Organizations: 

Alpha  Kappa  Alpha  Sorority 

SGA-Election  Commissioner 

AASO-Historian 

Financial  Management 

Association 

Goal  Tenders 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  obtain  a  masters  of  business 

administration  while  working 

in  a  management  position 

located  in  Nashville,  Tenn 


Madeleine  Hamilton       Kimberly  Helton  Keith  Hembree       Kelly  Hollingsworth 


Major:  Nutrition  &  Dietetics 

Hometown:  New  Orleans,  La. 

Organizations: 

Executive  Director  of  Campus 

Development 
Student  Dietetic  Association- 
Vice  President 
Random  Acts  of  Leadership 

Award 

SGA-Transfer  Representative 

Senator 

Sierra  Environmental  Club 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  a  dietetic  internship 

and  become  a  registered 

dietician 


Major:  Public  Relations 

Hometown:  Mobile,  Ala. 

Organizations: 

Delta  Delta  Delta-Secretary 

National  Dean's  List 

Miss  University  of  Southern 

Mississippi  Pageant  I  )irei  toi 

Lambda  Sigma  Honor  Society 

Public  Relations  Student 

Society  of  America-Publicity 

Chair 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  a  career  as  a 

public  relations  practitioner 

in  the  non-profit  sector 


Major:  Marketing 
Hometown: 

Pascagoula,  Miss. 
Organizations: 

Outstanding  freshman  Male 

SGA-Senator 

Interfraternitv  Council 

Legacy  Board 

Alpha  Tau  Omega  fraternity 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  a  master's 

degree  in  college  student 

personnel  and  then  work  at 

a  university  somewhere  in 

the  southeast 


Major:  Public  Relations 

Hometown:  Magee,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Kappa  Delta  Sorority 

C  PC-President 

Legacy  Board 

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Eagle  Connection 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  law  school  and 

pursue  a  career  as  an 

attorney 


Brian  Hudson 

Major:  Kinesiotherapy 
Hometown:  Clinton,  Miss. 
Organizations: 
Dean's  List 
Omega  Psi  Phi  fraternity- 
President 
Southern  Style 
SGA 
NAACP 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  start  my  own 
rehabilitation  center 
somewhere  in  the 
southeastern  region 


Lekeba  Jackson 

Major:  Biological  Sciences- 

Pre-dental 

Hometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 

Luckday  Team  President 

Southern  Style  2004 

Omicron  Delta  Kappa 

I.M.A.G.E.-Treasurer 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  a  job  as  a  quality 

control  manager  in  the 

pilot  research  division  of  a 

corporate  company  and  to 

enroll  in  dental  school  in  the 

fall  of  2007 


Luke  Johnson 

Major:  Business 

Administration 

Hometown:  Laurel,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Southern  Miss  Football- 
Team  Captain 
Student  Athlete  Advisory 
Committee 
Fellowship  of  Christian 

Mhli'l, 

Baptist  Student  Union 

Christian  Services  Center 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  seminary 


Jonathan  Krebs 

Major:  Management 

Hometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

SGA-President 

Eaglepalooza-Director 

Richard  Vreeland 

Management  Scholar 

Headwae  1  lonoree 

Business  Student  Advisory 

(  ouni  i! 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  make  it  up  when  he  gets 

there 


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Erin  Lambert 

Major:  Speech 

Communication 

Hometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Chi  Omega  Sorority-New 

Member  Educator 

Southern  Stvle 

Eagle  Connection 

Speech  Communication 

Association-Treasurer 

Just  Over  the  Rainbow 

Theatre-Board  Member 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate  school  in 

speech  communication 


Alicia  Lane 

Major:  Marketing 

Hometown:  Pearl,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

SGA-Treasurer 
Delta  Delta  Delta  Sorority- 

VP  of  Finance,  VP  of  PR 
Honors  College  Ambassador 

National  Tylenol  Scholar 

Eagle  Connection-President 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  a  masters  of 

business  administration 

in  Fall  2006  or  attend  law 

school  and  specialize  in 

corporate  mediation 


Lauren  Lestremali         Ryan  Mahoney 


Major:  Psychology 

Hometown:  Slidell,  La. 

Organizations: 

Outstanding  Freshman 

Female 

Delta  Gamma  Sorority- 

VP  Membership 

Rho  Chi  2005 

President's  List 

Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  occupational 

therapy  school 


Major:  Political  Science 

Hometown:  Mandeville,  La. 

Organizations: 

Alpha  Tau  Omega 

Fraternity 
Southern  Style  2004 
SGA-Attorney  General 
Campus  Crusade  for  Christ- 
Worship  Leader 
IFC  Judicial  Board 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  pursue  a  career  in 
intelligence  and  research 
with  the  United  States 
Government 


Adam  Moore 

Major:  Human  Resource 

Management 

Hometown:  Germantown,  Term 

Organizations: 

Army  ROTC-Executive  Officer 

Honors  College  Ambassador 

Omicron  Delta  Kappa-VP 

National  Society  of  Scabbard  & 

Blade-President 

Outstanding  Freshman  Male 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  serve  as  a  2nd  Lieutenant  it 

the  United  States  Army 


Stephanie  Napier       Jonathan  Palmer 


Major:  Psychology 

Hometown:  Mandeville,  La. 

Organizations: 

Greekseekers 

Southern  Style  2004 

Eagle  Connection-President 

Order  of  Omega 

Delta  Delta  Delta  Sorority 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  grad  school 

to  pursue  a  Ph.D.  in 

counseling  psychology 


Major:  Speech  Communication 

Hometown:  Tyler,  Texas 

Organizations: 

Golden  Key  International 

Honour  Society 
Varsity  Football  Letterman 

Baptist  Student  Union 

Student  Athlete  Advisory 

Committee 

Fellowship  of  Christian  Athletes 

Plans  after  graduation: 
To  pursue  a  career  in  the  speech 

communication  field  of  study 

and  eventually  travel  around  the 

country  being  a  motivational 

speaker  through  the  venue  of 

athletes  and  lesus  Christ 


Janet  Payne 

Major:  Graphic 

Communication 

Hometown:  Birmingham,  Ala. 

Organizations: 

The  Southerner-Editor 

Chi  Omega  Sorority 

Phi  Kappa  Phi 
Omicron  Delta  Kappa 
Union  Advisory  Board 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  pursue  a  career  as  a 
graphic  designer  in  the 
advertising  industry 


Jennifer  Phillips 

Major:  Psychology 

Hometown:  New  Orleans,  La. 

Organizations: 

Delta  Gamma  Sorority 

Psi  Chi  Honor  Society 

Psychology  Club 

Order  of  Omega 

The  Legacy 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate  school 

for  counseling  psychology 

and  become  a  counselor  or 

a  therapist 


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David  Sarton 

Major:  English 

Hometown:  Ridgeland,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

:  Stage  Monkeys  Comedv  Improv 

SGA 
;    Honors  Student  Association- 
Secretary 
Transfer  Leadership  Board 
Omicron  Delta  Kappa 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  pursue  a  Ph.D.  in  American 
literature,  teach  at  the  college 
level  and  write  amateur 
sketch  comedy 


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Elizabeth  Scanlan 

Major:  Information 

Technology 

Hometown:  Mobile,  Ala. 

Organizations: 

Pi  Beta  Phi  Sorority 

Women  in  Science 

Engineering  and 

Technology 

Order  of  Omega 

Student  Staff  Advisory 

Council 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate  school 

and  obtain  a  master's 

degree  in  business 

administration 


Pamela  Scott       Pelleree  Steadman      Monica  Stevens 


Major:  Business  Technology 

Education 

Hometown:  Yazoo  City,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sororitv,  Inc- 

Secretarv 

Golden  Kev  International 

Honour  Society 

Leadership  Scholar 

CPC-Treasurer 

Order  of  Omega-Treasurer 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  become  an  effective 

business  educator  and  pursue 

a  doctoral  degree  with  hopes  of 

establishing  an  etiquette  school 

and  printing  firm 


Major:  International 

Studies  and  Spanish 

Hometown: 

Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Phi  Alpha  Theta  History 

Honor  Society-President 

English  Language  Institute 

Volunteer 

Indian  Students  Association 

Vietnam  Study  Abroad 

Program 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  law  school  for  a 

career  in  immigration  law 


Major:  Psychology 

Hometown:  Laurel,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Outstanding 

Undergraduate  Research  in 

Psychology  Award 

PsiChi 

Luckday  Scholar 

Honors  College 

Ambassador 

APA  Student  Affiliate 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  pursue  a  Ph.D.  in 
clinical  psychology  and 

conduct  research  in 
adolescent  psychology' 


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Cherie'  Kay  Thriffiley  Chris  Walker 


Major:  Hospitalitv 

Management 

Hometown:  New  Orleans,  La. 

Organizations: 
Kappa  Delta  Sorority-President 
Southern  Style 
Omicron  Delta  Kappa- 
Secretary 
SGA-Homecoming  Director 
CPC  President  of  the  Year  2005 
Plans  after  graduation: 
To  pursue  a  career  in  the 
tourism  industry  planning 
special  events 


Major:  Accounting 

Hometown:  Brandon,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Phi  Kappa  Tau  Fraternity 

Greek  Man  of  the  Year  2005 

Southern  Style 

The  Legacy 

Tennis  Team 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  graduate  school 

for  a  master's  in  accounting 

and  work  in  the  auditing 

department  of  Home  CPA 

Group  after  graduation  in 

fan.  2007 


Lauren  Ward 

Major:  History  Education 

Hometown:  Long  Beach,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Chi  Omega  Sororitv 
CPC-VP  of  Educational 
Programming 
Head  Rho  Chi 
Junior  Panhellenic  Council- 
Advisor 
SGA-Judicial  Review  Board 
Freshman  Leadership  Council 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  teach  high  school  history 

and  then  get  a  master's  in 

administrative  education 


Shamika  Wright 

Major:  Chemistry 

Hometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Alpha  Epsilon  Delta-VP  of 
Internal  Relations 

I.M.A.G.E. 

AASO-Secret  an 

Golden  Kev  International 

Honour  Society- Webmaster 

Luckday  Leadership  Team 

Plans  after  graduation: 

To  attend  the  University  of 

Mississippi  Medical  Center  in 

August  to  study  to  become  a 

pediatrician 


WHO'S  WHO  103 


our  highest  distinction 

The  Hall  of  Fame  represents  the  highest 
distinction  a  student  may  achieve  at  Southern 
Miss.  These  students  have  exhibited  the 
highest  levels  of  scholarship,  extraordinary 
leadership  and  campus  involvement,  and  have 
made  a  meaningful  impact  on  the  quality  of 
life  at  Southern  Miss.  They  have  each  fulfilled 
the  challenge  of  leaving  Southern  Miss  better 
than  they  found  it.   Courtesy  of  Dr.  Joe  Paul 


DISTINCTIONS 


ROSELYN  IVEREN  AHUA 

Roselyn  Iveren  Ahua,  a  Hattiesburg,  Miss,  native,  is  the  daughter  of  Dr.  and  Mrs. 
Emanuel  Ahua.  Roselyn  is  a  biological  sciences  major  and  would  like  to  attend  an 
accredited  school  of  optometry  after  graduation.  She  aspires  to  someday  own  a  private 
optometry  practice  and  educational  program. 

Roselyn  has  received  many  honors  at  Southern  Miss.  Some  of  these  include  the 
University  Foundation  Scholarship,  the  Honors  College  Scholarship,  the  Mississippi 
Alliance  for  Minority  Participation  Scholarship,  the  Leadership  Scholarship,  the 
Academic  Excellence  Scholarship  and  the  Mississippi  Eminent  Scholars  Grant. 

Many  organizations  have  benefited  from  Roselyn's  involvement.  Some  of  these  are 
"The  Southerner",  IMAGE,  Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week  Crew,  The  Legacy  and  NSBE. 
She  is  the  co-founder  of  the  Future  Optometrists  Association.  Roselyn  has  also  been 
active  in  the  Student  Government  Association,  Omicron  Delta  Kappa  Leadership  Honor 
Society,  Beta  Beta  Beta,  IMAGE,  Picture  Perfect  Models,  Eagle  Connection,  University 
Activities  Council,  Southern  Style  and  the  African  American  Student  Organization. 

Roselyn's  community  service  contributions  include  disaster  relief  supply 
distribution  at  First  Baptist  Church,  the  American  Heart  Association  Heart  Walk  and 
Operation  Christmas  Child. 


CHRISTOPHER  CHARLES  RANKIN  ARINDER 

Christopher  Charles  Rankin  Arinder  is  an  accounting  and  personal  financial 
planning  major  from  Columbia,  Miss.  He  is  the  son  of  Lanny  and  Carolyn  Arinder. 
Christopher  aspires  to  become  a  certified  public  accountant  and  a  certified  financial 
planner  after  graduation. 

The  Order  of  Omega,  Lambda  Sigma  and  Golden  Key  International  Honor 
Society  are  just  a  few  of  the  organizations  Christopher  has  joined.  He  was  also  Greek 
Man  of  the  Year  and  Omicron  Delta  Kappa's  Most  Outstanding  Freshman  Male  of 
the  Year. 

Christopher  is  active  in  Sigma  Chi  Fraternity  where  he  was  vice  president.  He 
was  the  treasurer  of  the  2005-2006  Student  Government  Association.  Christopher 
was  also  involved  in  the  Interfraternity  Council,  Southern  Style,  Campus  Crusade 
and  The  Legacy. 

Several  community  service  organizations  have  welcomed  Christopher's 
participation.  These  include  Aldersgate  Mission,  Habitat  for  Humanity  and  the 
Children's  Miracle  Network. 


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BRANDON  JAMES  BELOTE 

Brandon  James  Belote  is  a  theatrical  design  and  technology  major  from  Vienna,  Va. 
He  is  the  son  of  Bill  and  Brenda  Belote.  Brandon  received  many  honors  while  attending 
Southern  Miss.  He  was  the  2005  Student  Activities  Outstanding  Student  Officer  of  the 
Year  and  the  2005  IFC  Outstanding  President  of  the  Year.  Brandon  was  also  awarded 
the  Martha  R.  Tatum  Scholarship  and  the  Levis  Gertler  Scholarship. 

Brandon  is  active  in  Pi  Kappa  Phi  Fraternity  and  was  both  president  and  treasurer 
of  the  organization.  He  was  also  president  of  The  Legacy  and  the  Freshman  Leadership 
Council.  Brandon  served  the  Office  of  First  Year  Experience  as  Golden  Eagle  Welcome 
Week  Director  for  three  years.  The  Order  of  Omega,  Omicron  Delta  Kappa  Leadership 
Honor  Society,  Golden  Key  International  Honour  Society  and  Student  Government 
Association  Cabinet  rounded  out  Brandon's  organizations. 


CAROLYN  JEAN  BROOKS 

Carolyn  Jean  Brooks  is  a  speech  communication  major  from  Jackson,  Miss. 
She  is  the  daughter  of  James  and  Jean  Brooks.  Carolyn  would  like  to  teach  and 
research  speech  communication  after  graduation.  She  also  plans  to  serve  as  a  health 
consultant/public  speaker  for  a  health  agency. 

Carolyn  received  many  honors  while  attending  Southern  Miss.  She  was  awarded  the 
Don  George  Award  for  Academic  Excellence,  the  Dedication  of  Excellence  Scholarship 
for  Alpha  Phi  Alpha,  the  Resident  Assistant  Scholastic  Award  and  the  Outstanding 
Freshman  Award.  Carolyn  was  also  chosen  as  the  2005  Miss  Southern  Miss.  She  is  a 
McNair  Scholar  and  a  member  of  Golden  Key  International  Honour  Society. 

Many  organizations  benefited  from  Carolyn's  participation.  These  include  the 
Speech  Communication  Association,  Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Alpha  Lambda 
Delta,  National  Resident  Hall  Honorary,  Resident  Assistant  Advisory  Board, 
Freshman  Associates,  NAACP  and  Lambda  Sigma.  She  was  a  resident  assistant, 
assistant  hall  director  and  a  hall  director. 

Carolyn  volunteered  at  many  places  in  the  Hattiesburg  community,  including 
the  City  Hall  Department  of  Public  Relations,  Bonhomie  Apartments  and  the  Boys 
and  Girls  Club  of  Hattiesburg. 


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AMAZIAH  TRISHATA  QIANA  COLEMAN 

Amaziah  TriShata  Qiana  Coleman  is  a  biological  sciences  major  from  Richton, 
Miss.  She  is  the  daughter  of  Ms.  Rov  Ann  Coleman.  Amaziah  aspires  to  attend  medical 
school  and  become  a  pediatrician. 

Amaziah  received  several  honors  while  attending  Southern  Miss.  These  included 
a  McNair  Scholarship,  the  Dr.  Kenneth  and  Regina  Williams  Pre  Medical  Scholarship 
and  membership  in  Omicron  Delta  Kappa  Leadership  Honor  Society,  Golden  Key 
International  Honour  Societv  and  Gamma  Beta  Phi  Honor  Society. 

Two  organizations  claimed  Amaziah  as  their  president.  She  was  the  president  of 
IMAGE  and  Alpha  Epsilon  Delta.  She  was  on  the  executive  team  for  the  Luckyday 
Scholars  Program,  an  ambassador  for  the  College  of  Science  and  Technology  and  an 
ambassador  for  the  Honors  College.  Amaziah  was  a  member  of  Southern  Style,  Future 
Medical  Doctors  Association,  Honors  Student  Association,  Catalyst  Staff  and  Afro- 
American  Student  Organization. 

Amaziah  served  the  community  by  volunteering  at  Forrest  General  Hospital  and 
the  Children's  Medical  Group  at  the  Wesley  Medical  Centeer.  She  also  participated  in 
the  Relay  for  Life  and  the  American  Heart  Walk. 


JONATHAN  MCLEOD  KREBS 

Jonathan  McLeod  Krebs  is  a  business  management  major  from  HattiesLuirg,  Miss. 
He  is  the  son  of  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Gary  Krebs.  He  has  received  many  honors  throughout 
his  time  at  Southern  Miss.  Jonathan  was  awarded  the  Richard  Vreeland  Marketing 
Scholarship.  He  was  also  a  guest  speaker  at  the  Leadership  Scholar's  Forum. 

Jonathan  has  served  as  both  the  president  and  vice  president  of  the  Student 
Government  Association.  He  was  a  member  of  the  Business  Student  Advisory 
Council,  Golden  Key  International  Honour  Society  and  the  Center  for  Human  Rights 
and  Civil  Liberties.  He  was  also  the  president  of  Firsteam  with  First  Baptist  Church, 
and  he  was  a  co-instructor  for  the  Luckday  class. 

Jonathan's  community  involvement  includes  a  missionary  trip  to  both  Zambia 
and  China.  He  was  also  the  student  campaign  director  for  the  Southern  Miss  Bond 
Issue  and  the  co-author  of  the  Student  Government  Association  Constitution. 


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HALL  OF  FAME 


ERIN  LOUISE  LAMBERT 


Erin  Louise  Lambert  is  a  speech  communication  major  from  Hattiesburg,  Miss.  She 
is  the  daughter  of  Paul  Richard  Lambert  and  Dean  Meador  Smith.  Erin  plans  to  attend 
graduate  school  for  speech  communications  and  doctoral  school  in  administration  in 
higher  education. 

Erin  has  been  awarded  many  honors  while  at  Southern  Miss.  She  was  the  2005 
Homecoming  Queen.  She  was  also  a  leadership  scholar  and  a  member  of  Golden  Key 
International  Honour  Society.  In  2003,  Erin  received  the  USM  Freshman  CLASS  Award 
and  was  a  Chi  Omega  Model  Pledge. 

There  were  many  organizations  at  Southern  Miss  that  Erin  decided  to  join. 
These  included  Chi  Omega  Fraternity,  Southern  Style,  Gamma  Rho  Chi,  Campus 
Crusade  for  Christ,  Eagle  Connection,  Speech  Communication  Association  and  the 
Student  Government  Association.  She  was  a  member  of  the  Southern  Misses  Dance 
Team  and  the  Leadership  Planning  Team.  Erin  participated  in  the  British  Studies 
Program  in  2004. 

Erin's  community  involvement  included  participation  in  the  Just  Over  the  Rainbow 
Theatre,  the  Hattiesburg  Civic  Light  Opera,  the  USM  Language  Institute  and  the  Oak 
Grove  United  Methodist  Church  Choir. 


RYAN  MATTHEW  MAHONEY 

Ryan  Matthew  Mahoney  is  a  political  science  major  from  Mandeville,  La.  He 
is  the  son  of  Robert  and  Kathy  Mahoney.  Ryan  aspires  to  work  in  intelligence  and 
research  for  a  federal  law  enforcement  agency  and  to  move  up  into  an  appointed 
position  in  the  United  States  President's  Cabinet. 

Ryan  has  received  many  honors  throughout  his  years  at  Southern  Miss.  He  was  a 
Leadership  Scholar  and  a  Regional  Scholar.  He  was  also  the  Judicial  Board  Member  of 
the  Year.  Ryan  was  a  member  of  Golden  Key  International  Honour  Society,  Omicron 
Delta  Kappa  Leadership  Honor  Society,  Pi  Sigma  Alpha  Honor  Society,  Lambda 
Sigma  Honor  Society  and  Phi  Kappa  Phi  Honor  Society. 

Ryan's  campus  activities  have  included  numerous  leadership  positions  in  Alpha 
Tau  Omega  Fraternity.  He  was  also  Attorney  General  for  the  Student  Government 
Association,  a  GEWW  Direcotr  and  a  member  of  Southern  Style,  Campus  Crusade 
for  Christ,  Eagle  Connection,  Greek  Seekers  and  the  IFC  Judicial  Board. 

Community  involvement  is  important  to  Ryan.  He  participated  in  Habitat  for 
Humanity,  United  Way  and  Toys  for  Tots. 


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CHERIE' KAYTHRIFFILEY 


Cherie'  Kay  Thriffiley  is  a  hospitality  management  major  from  Kenner,  La.  She  is 
the  daughter  of  Alan  and  Patty  Thriffiley.  Cherie'  Kay  would  like  to  pursue  a  career  in 
the  hotel  industry  with  a  concentration  in  event  planning. 

Cherie'  Kay  was  a  Leadership  Scholar,  and  she  received  a  Hospitality  Management 
scholarship,  a  Foundation  Scholarship  and  a  Regional  Award.  She  was  the  Freshman 
Leadership  Council  Outstanding  Freshman,  the  CPC  2005  President  of  the  Year,  the 
Kappa  Delta  Sorority  2002  Emerging  Leader,  the  Kappa  Delta  Sorority  Model  Member 
and  she  received  the  Kappa  Delta  Sorority  Debbie  Murphy  Memorial  Award.  She  was 
also  a  member  of  Eta  Sigma  Delta,  Lambda  Sigma,  Omicron  Delta  Kappa  and  Order  of 
Omega  honor  societies. 

Cherie'  Kay  was  a  member  of  Freshman  Associates,  Golden  Girls,  Catholic  Student 
Association,  Campus  Crusade  for  Christ,  the  Student  Government  Association  and 
Eagle  Connection.  Her  other  activities  included  Southern  Style,  The  Legacv,  Greek 
Seekers,  Intramurals  and  GAMMA.  She  was  a  Junior  Panhellenic  Delegate,  a  GEWW 
Director,  a  memt>er  of  Kappa  Delta  Sorority  and  a  participant  in  the  2005  British 
Studies  Program. 

Community  involvement  is  important  to  Cherie'  Kay.  While  at  Southern  Miss,  she 
volunteered  with  Forrest  General  Hospital,  Hurricane  Katrina  Relief  and  Prevent  Child 
Abuse  America.  She  was  also  involved  at  St.  Thomas  Church. 


CHRISTOPHER  GLENN  WALKER 

Christopher  Glenn  Walker  is  the  son  of  Glenn  and  Cindy  Walker  of  Brandon,  Miss. 
Chris  received  his  degree  in  accounting  in  Dec.  2005.  He  is  now  working  on  his  masters 
in  public  accountancy.  Following  graduation  next  year,  Chris  will  begin  working  at 
Home  LLP.  After  becoming  a  certified  public  accountant,  Chris  would  like  to  Fjecome 
the  controller  and  eventually  chief  financial  officer  of  a  private  corporation. 

Chris  was  awarded  a  Leadership  Scholarship,  a  Jackson  Alumni  Association 
Scholarship,  The  Allstate  Foundation  Scholarship,  the  Alfred  and  Doris  Breeland 
Scholarship  and  an  Athletic  Association  Tennis  Scholarship.  He  was  named  Greek 
Man  of  the  Year  in  2005  and  was  also  awarded  the  Phi  Kappa  Tau  Bob  Benefield  Most 
Outstanding  Campus  Leadership  Award,  the  USM  Athletic  Association  Silver  Medal 
Award  and  Team  GPA  Award. 

Besides  being  a  member  of  the  Southern  Miss  Tennis  Team,  Southern  Style,  the 
vice  president  of  administrative  affairs  for  the  Interfraternity  Council,  and  a  member  of 
Phi  Kappa  Tau  Fraternity,  he  was  also  involved  in  the  Student  Government  Association, 
The  Legacy,  Baptist  Student  Union,  Omicron  Delta  Kappa,  Beta  Alpha  Psi,  Lambda 
Sigma,  Alpha  Lambda  Delta  and  the  Order  of  Omega. 

He  volunteered  at  Loyalton  Retirement  Home,  the  Make-A-Wish  Foundation,  Zoo- 
Boo  at  the  Hattiesburg  Zoo,  Adopt-a-Highway  and  Habitat  for  Humanity. 


HALL  OF  FAME 


OUTSTANDING 

FRESHMEN 

future  campus  leaders 


Telia  Brewer 

Hometown:  Vicksburg,  Miss. 

Organizations: 

Kappa  Delta  Sorority 

Luckyday  Scholar 

Freshmen  Associates 

Freshman  Homecoming  Maid 

Southern  Miss  Choir 
Lambda  Sigma  Honor  Society 


Mary  Katherine  Gwin 

Hometown:  Vicksburg,  Miss. 
Organizations: 

Leadership  Scholarship 
Ambassador 
University  Activities  Council- 
special  Projects  Chair) 
Catholic  Student  Organization 
Alpha  Lambda  Delta  Honor 

Society 
Phi  Eta  Sigma  Honor  Society 


Hannah  Rachal 

Hometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 
Organizations: 

Delta  Gamma  Sorority- 

(Philanthropy  Director) 

Luckyday  Scholar 

Leadership  Scholar 

Roots  and  Shoots 

Environmental  Group 

Luckyday  Freshmen  Council 


Machel  Weinacker 

Hometown:  Mobile,  AL 
Organizations: 

Delta  Gamma  Sororitv- 

(Director  of  Activities) 

Leadership  Scholar 

Freshman  Associates 

Greek  Seekers 

Alpha  Lambda  Delta 

Phi  Eta  Sigma 


Bentley  Anderson 

Hometown:  Hattiesburg,  Miss. 
Organizations: 

Delta  Tau  Delta  Fraternity- 

(Treasurer) 

Student  Government 

Association  Senator 

Leadership  Scholar 

Catholic  Student  Association 

Executive  Board 

Academic  Scholar 


Dustin  Boone 

Hometown:  Laurel,  Miss. 
Organizations: 
Leadership  Scholar 
Honors  College  Ambassador 
Freshmen  Associates- 
Social  Committee) 
Alpha  Lambda  Delta  Honor 
Society 
Phi  Eta  Sigma 
Baptist  Student  Union 


Omari  Pittman 

Hometown:  Jackson,  Miss. 
Organizations: 

Freshmen  Associates- 

(Vice  President) 

University  Activies  Council 

Concert  Choir 
African  American  Student 
Organization 
Picture  Perfect  Models- 
Social  Chair) 


Paul  Saputo 


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Hometown:  New  Orlean 
Organizations: 

Pi  Kappa  Phi  Fraternity- 

(Academic  Committee  Chair) 

Honors  College 

Presidential  Scholar 

Jazz  Lab  Band 
Saxophone  Orchestra 


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MOST 

OUTSTANDING 
FRESHMEN 

standing  out  above  the  rest 


Gail  Olivia  Sims  is  the  daughter  of  Dudlev 
and  Jane  Sims.  She  is  from  Meridian,  Miss. 

Gail  is  a  member  of  the  Honors  College 
and  has  received  an  Academic  Excellence 
Scholarship  as  well  as  a  Luckyday  Citizenship 
Scholarship.  Gail  joined  Freshman  Associates 
and  The  Legacv  this  year.  She  is  also  active  at 
the  Baptist  Student  Union,  and  she  is  on  the 
Southern  Miss  cheerleading  squad. 

Volunteering  is  important  to  Gail,  and  she 
shows  this  by  volunteering  four  hours  a  week  at 
the  Weslev  Medical  Center. 


Paul  Hancock 


Paul  Brennen  Hancock  is  the  son  of  Leslie 
and  David  Hancock.  He  is  from  Jackson,  Miss. 

Brennen  is  a  member  of  the  Honors  College 
and  a  Presidential  Scholar.  He  is  also  the  social 
chair  for  Freshman  Associates  and  the  vice 
president  of  risk  management  for  the  Junior 
Inter  Fraternity  Council. 

At  Southern  Miss,  Brennen  has  joined  Pi 
Kappa  Phi  Fraternitv.  He  is  the  public  relations 
chair  for  his  fraternitv,  and  he  participates 
in  intramural  tennis,  bowling,  football  and 
basketball.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  PUSH 
America  committee  for  Pi  Kappa  Phi. 


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Athletics  has  been  an  integral  part  of  Southern  Miss  since  its  inception  in  1912.  The 
first  teams  consisted  of  the  more  common  sports  for  men,  basketball,  baseball  and  football. 
The  college  even  had  women's  teams  including  softball,  tennis  and  basketball.  Many  of 
these  teams  faced  very  unconventional  opponents  in  their  first  games.  The  football  team  for 
example  played  the  Boy  Scouts  in  Kamper  Park.  Locations  for  games  were  initial  problems 
the  program  faced.  Originally,  there  were  few  athletic  facilities.  There  was  no  baseball 
complex,  and  the  Rock  was  only  a  distant  dream.  The  teams  were  forced  to  play  wherever 
they  could.  This  is  a  far  cry  from  the  current  facilities  for  both  intramural  and  varsity  sports 
which  shows  the  drastic  growth  the  athletics  program  has  achieved  in  the  last  94  years. 


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Despite  this  explosion  of  growth,  athletics  did  have  its  setbacks.  During  World  War 
II  while  many  of  the  coaches  and  former  players  were  off  at  war,  the  program  was  almost 
completely  suspended.  However,  after  the  war  ended  the  athletic  program  continued  to 
see  monumental  growth,  and  in  the  1950's  the  football  team  experienced  the  only  perfect 
season  in  Southern  Miss  history.  The  class  of  1958  was  not  only  undefeated,  but  never  even 
tied  a  game.  Although  this  season  hasn't  been  replicated,  many  improvements  have  been 
made.  The  fan  base  of  all  the  teams  has  grown  as  the  years  progressed.  Many  less  common 
sports  such  as  intramural  rugby  have  been  added,  and  many  star  players  such  as  Brett  Favre 
and  star  coaches  such  as  M.K.  Turk  have  led  Southern  Miss  to  countless  victories  and  titles. 
The  acquisition  of  athletic  prowess  and  improvement  is  an  ongoing  part  of  the  Southern 
Miss  legacy.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


THE 


DOMINATING 

FIELD 


Players  stampede  through  the  smoke 
onto  the  held  before  the  Tulsa  game. 
This  is  a  tradition  before  every  home 
game  that  really  gets  the  crowd  excited. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Quarterback  Dustin  Almond 
from  Orange  Park,  Fla.  makes 
a  throw  during  the  game 
against  Memphis.  Almond  is  a 
candidate  for  All-Conference 
USA.   Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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Cody  Hull  from  Hattiesburg, 
Miss,,  tackles  opponets  during 
the  home  game  against  Tulsa. 
As  a  running  back,  Hull  is  a  key 
participant  on  this  season's 
special  teams. 
Photo  by  Brian  Touchstone 


Despite  a  host  of  disappointments  and  set  backs,  the  Golden  Eagle  football  team  finished 
the  2005  regular  season  with  a  winning  6-5  overall  record  and  prepared  itself  for  the  New 
Orleans  Bowl  to  be  held  in  Lafayette,  La. 

In  a  press-conference  on  Nov.  28,  Golden  Eagles  Head  Coach  Jeff  Bower  said  "It  was  an 
unusual  year,  you  never  got  on  a  rhythm;  there  was  no  rhythm  and  no  routine." 

Southern  Miss  Athletic  Director,  Richard  Giannini  said,  "1  think  it's  one  of  the  strangest 
seasons  we've  ever  had." 

The  season  was  riddled  with  set  backs,  a  number  of  pre-season  injuries  and,  of  course, 
hurricanes  Katrina  and  Rita  reeked  havoc  on  the  play  schedule  and  created  a  difficult 
situation  for  the  Eagles. 

Bradley  Warshaur,  sports  editor  for  the  Student  Printz,  said,  "They  had  a  winning 
season  even  with  a  lot  of  off-field  distractions  and  this  says  something  about  the  ability  of 
the  team." 

The  season  opened  with  a  hard-fought  21-30  loss  to  Alabama,  but  the  Eagles  bounced 
back  from  this  to  win  their  next  two  games  against  McNeese  State  48-20  at  home  and  then 
again  against  East  Carolina  33-7.  The  season  continued  to  be  verv  unpredictable  when  the 
Eagles  fell  in  their  first  conference  defeat  to  Tulsa  17-34  after  their  two  game  winning  streak, 
but  went  on  to  defeat  both  UCF  52-31  and  UAB  37-28.  After  these  two  wins  the  Eagles  lost 
another  tight  non-conference  game  to  North  Carolina  State  17-21,  but  redeemed  themselves 
with  a  conference  victory  over  Marshall  27-24.  This  victory  was  overshadowed,  however,  by 
the  two  historic  games  to  follow  in  which  the  Eagles  were  defeated  in  two  conference  games, 
first  by  Houston  24-27  and  then  the  next  week  by  Memphis  22-24  before  they  defeated 

Tulane  26-7  to  finish  the  season  on  top. 

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MOST 

VALUABLE  player 


Kevis  Coley,  a  senior  from  Palatka,  Fla.,  was 
chosen  by  Head  Coach  Jeff  Bower  as  this  year's 
Most  Valuable  Player.  Coley,  #45,  is  a  starting 
linebacker  as  well  as  a  key  player  on  special 
teams.  This  year  Coley  is  nominated  as  an  All- 
Conference  USA  Candidate. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Tom  Johnson,   a  senior  from   Moss   Point,   Miss.,  tackles  a   UCF   player  during  the 
homecoming  game.  Southern  Miss  won  over  UCF  by  a  striking  21  points. 
Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


FOOTBALL 


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Wide  receiver  Ivory  Bradshaw  prepares  to  take  the  field 
at  the  game  against  Tulane.  Southern  Miss  dominated  the 
field  and  won  this  game  by  19  points. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Sophomore  Larry  Thomas  tries  to  avoid  a 


St.  defender.  Thomas  is  the  starting  running  back.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Warshaur  said,  "This  year  the  team  had  new  offensive  and  defensive  coordinators,  but 
for  the  most  part  the  team  consisted  of  the  same  players  and  achieved  about  the  same  end 
result  as  last  year." 

The  team  consisted  of  mainly  return  players  but  many,  including  coach  Bower  and 
Giannini,  believe  that  the  senior  players  on  the  team  were  a  pivotal  force  in  arriving  at  a  bowl 
contention. 

Although  the  team  lost  some  high  profile  games,  such  as  the  match-up  with  conference 
rival  University  of  Memphis,  the  team  only  lost  by  a  small  margin.  Bower  and  Warshaur  both 
agree  that  these  losses  were  not  the  product  of  a  bad  team  but  of  small  errors  that  really  make 
the  difference  in  close  games. 

Jeff  Bower  said  that  one  problem  he  felt  the  team  had  was  a  lack  of  depth  in  some 
positions  and  he  hoped  to  alleviate  this  problem  with  the  incoming  players. 

"Just  like  any  other  program,  your  life  blood  is  recruiting,"  Bower  said  "We've  got  to  do  a 
good  job  there." 

The  Eagles  managed  to  end  their  season  with  a  5-3  record  in  Conference  USA  gaining 
Senior  defensive  back  John  Eubanks  makes  a  return  them  a  place  in  the  New  Orleans  Bowl  against  Arkansas  State  University  who  finished  5-2 
after  a  McNeese  St.  punt.  Eubanks  made  the  2004      in  the  conference.  Through  all  of  the  set  backs  that  loomed  over  the  team  in  the  last  weeks, 

C-USA  Special  Teams,  All-American,  and  Player  of  the 

Year  Photo  by  Chns  Payne  one  thing  became  certain  about  the  Golden  Eagles;  they  are  an  unstoppable  force  that  can 

recover  from  anything.  Story  8/  Chns  Mills 


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SPORTS 


The     defense     take;     I  • 
positions    against    Memphis 
at  the   Rock.   In  this  tough 
game  the  Eagles  managed  to 

'8  tackle:.. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Football,  1980  Photo  from  USM  Archives 


FOOTBALL  in  the  PAST 


Football  is  a  growing  sport  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  Assistant  head  football 
coach  Randy  Butler  attributed  the  growth  of  the  gridiron  sport  to  the  renovated  athletic  center  and  the 
university's  membership  in  Conference  USA.  The  two-floor,  60,000  square-foot  athletic  center,  which 
opened  in  2003,  has  provided  more  space  for  the  coaching  staff  and  the  football  team.  Since  thev  joined 
the  C-USA,  the  team  has  increased  its  visibility  on  television  from  once  a  year  to  four  or  five  times  a 
season.  Butler  said  that  both  of  these  improvements  are  great  recruiting  tools. 

"When  you  can  show  a  kid  four  championships  rings,  and  he  sees  us  playing  on  ESPN,  it  helps  in 
recruiting,"  Coach  Butler  said. 

Looking  back,  Coach  Butler,  an  alumnus  of  the  university,  said  he  has  seen  many  outstanding 
players  and  unforgettable  moments  at  Southern  Miss.  Harold  Shaw,  Cedric  Scott,  Adalius  Thomas,  T.J. 
Slaughter,  Sherrod  Gideon,  Todd  Pinkston,  Jeff  Kelly  and  Derrick  Nix  are  some  of  the  players  he  thinks 
went  beyond  the  average  yard.  Butler  said  the  1977  season  was  one  of  his  favorites  because  they  were  able 
to  defeat  Ole  Miss,  Mississippi  State  and  Auburn.  Coach  Butler  admits  his  favorite  game  of  all-time  was 
the  2003  TCU  game,  where  the  Eagles  defeated  the  1  forned  Frogs  40  to  28. 

"That  was  a  great,  great  atmosphere.  That  was  one  of  the  best  moments  at  the  stadium  [Rock],  It  was 
just  a  very  exciting  time.  I  wish  it  could  be  like  that  every  week,"  he  said. 

Looking  forward,  Coach  Butler  believes  the  football  program  will  grow  brighter  and  brighter  every 
year.  Story  by  Justin  Smith 


FOOTBALL 


11" 


Senior  quarterback  Dustin  Almond  prepares  to  make  a  pass  while  his  teammates  block  the  opponents.  The  Eagles  were  victorius  over  Arkansas  State  University  31-19  in  the  New  Orleans  Bowl 
All  photos  by  USM  Photo  Services 


TO  THE 


ISING 

TOP 


Wide  receiver  Tavarres  Williams,  a  sophomore  from  Palatka, 
Fla.,  surveys  his  options  after  catching  the  pass 


118  SPORTS 


Tight  end  Bryant  Carpenter,  a  freshmen  from  Orlando,  Fla.,  runs 
for  a  touchdown. 


Senior  defensive  back  Trevis  Coley,  a  coaching  and  spc 
Fla.,  tackles  an  Arkansas  State  player. 


alatka, 


Shawn  Nelson,  a  freshmen  from  Gonzales,  La.,  recieves  this 
trophy  for  game  MVP  after  the  New  Orleans  Bowl.  After  being 
recruited  by  Indianna,  Mississippi  State,  Louisiana  Tech  and 
Tulane,  Nelson  chose  to  play  for  Southern  Miss  as  a  tight  end. 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi's  Golden  Eagle  football  team  faced  the  Arkansas 
State  Indians  in  the  New  Orleans  Bowl  in  Lafayette,  La.,  on  Dec  20,  2005. 

This  was  a  pivotal  game  for  both  universities.  It  was  the  Golden  Eagle's  fourth 
consecutive  bowl  game  and  the  Indian's  first  post  season  appearance  since  1987  and  their 
first  ever  Division  One  bowl  appearance.  From  the  outset  the  game  had  high  stakes,  and  the 
opening  plavs  proved  to  be  trving  for  Golden  Eagle  fans  as  the  Eagles  were  stopped  in  their 
first  two  ball  carries  by  fumbles  lost  to  Arkansas  State.  Although  these  opening  moments 
started  off  shakv  for  Southern  Miss,  thev  came  back  to  defeat  Arkansas  State  31-19  and 
finish  the  season  with  a  winning  7-5  record. 

The  first  quarter  of  the  game  was  scoreless,  and  at  halftime  the  two  teams  were  tied  at 
10,  a  first  in  the  history  of  the  New  Orleans  Bowl.  The  trend  was  stopped  in  the  third  quarter, 
however,  when  the  Eagles  pulled  out  in  front  with  a  24-19  lead.  It  was  in  this  quarter  that 
the  prospects  of  an  overtime  game  were  squandered  as  Arkansas  State  scored  a  safety  on  a 
bad  snap  made  by  Southern  Miss. 

In  the  final  quarter  of  the  game,  Arkansas  State  began  to  make  the  same  mistakes 
that  Southern  Miss  made  in  the  beginning  o\  the  game.  The  Indians  lost  the  ball  once 
to  Southern  Miss  for  a  touchdown  and  remained  scoreless  throughout  the  remainder  of 
the  fourth  quarter. 

Two  Golden  Eagles,  Cody  Hull  and  Shawn  Nelson,  who  each  set  new  records  for 
both  their  careers  and  the  bowl  game,  primarily  dominated  the  game.  Shawn  Nelson, 
who  was  also  named  the  New  Orleans  Bowl  MVP,  scored  two  touchdowns  in  the  last  half 
of  the  game  leading  Southern  Miss  to  their  incredible  win.  Cody  Hull  lead  the  game  in 
rushing  vards  and  also  scored  a  touchdown  m  the  third  quarter  to  help  seal  the  victory 
for  Southern  Miss. 

"It  was  a  good  wav  to  end  the  season,"  Luke  Johnson,  Eagles  senior  punter,  said  in  the 
"Hattiesburg  American"  printed  the  day  after  the  monumental  win  for  Southern  Mi^s,  "Its 
hard  to  believe  it  came  to  an  end  this  quick,  but  it  was  a  good  ride."  Story  by  Chris  Mill 


NEW  ORLEANS  BOWL 


119 


ADMINISTERING 


THE 


SPIRIT 

the  cheerleaders  and  seymour 


Brooke  Ann  Robinson,  a 
freshman  elementary  education 
major  from  Mize,  MS  has 
dreamed  of  being  a  cheerleader 
for  Southern  Miss  every  since 
she  was  a  little  girl.  She  always 
came  to  the  games  when  she 
was  younger  and  was  captivated 
by  the  cheerleaders. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Cheerleaders    entertain    the 
stands    by    building    complex 
pyramids  during  a  home  foot- 
ball game  at  The  Rock. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


120         SPORTS 


The  Southern  Miss  cheerleaders 
pump  up  the  stands  with  the 
crowd-pleasing  and  interactive 
"Nasty  Bunch"  cheer. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Cheerleaders  are  the  people  that  the  team  and  crowd  depend  on  to  keep  the  games 
exciting.  Without  them  there  would  be  no  one  to  lead  the  crowd  in  the  "Nasty  Bunch"  or  the 
Southern  Miss  fight  song.  There  would  be  no  one  to  amaze  the  crowd  with  those  gravity- 
defying  stunts  of  theirs.  They  make  it  all  look  so  easy  and  fun-  like  it  is  their  life  to  cheer  and 
pump  the  crowd  up.  These  guys  have  a  lot  on  their  plate.  Who  pays  for  all  of  their  outfits? 
Who  pays  for  those  competitions  they  attend  and,  of  course,  win?  Do  thev  have  to  pay  for 
all  of  that  stuff  and  the  costs  of  college?  How  much  does  it  cost  to  be  a  cheerleader? 

Southern  Miss's  cheerleaders  mean  a  lot  to  this  university.  The  university  is  generous 
enough  to  pay  for  the  teams'  outfits.  The  all  girl  squad  has  1  2  uniforms  in  all  and  the  co-ed 
squad  has  20  uniforms  in  all.  Each  of  the  uniforms  cost  about  $150  a  piece.  That  comes 
to  a  total  of  $1,800  for  an  all  girls  squad  team  member  and  $3,000  for  a  co-ed  squad  team 
member.  Together  it  adds  up  to  be  $4,800. 

The  university  also  provides  the  team  with  an  allowance  of  up  to  $20  for  snacks  at  away 
games.  On  top  of  the  university  paying  for  the  uniforms  and  giving  them  a  little  money  for 
food,  they  award  the  cheerleaders  with  a  scholarship  ranging  from  $500  to  $1,000. 

The  cheerleading  uniforms  are  expensive,  but  competition  costs  more.  The  National 
Competition  ranges  from  $5,000  to  $10,000.  This  is  where  the  university  gives  the 
cheerleaders  a  chance  to  experience  the  'real  word'.  They  hold  fundraisers  to  raise  all  of 
the  money  for  this  competition. 

Ultimately  the  cheerleaders  only  end  up  paying  $25,  which  is  the  application  fee. 
The  university  takes  care  of  their  cheerleaders,  and  the  cheerleaders  take  care  of  their 
university.  No  one  can  resist  a  good  cheer,  especially  those  Southern  Miss'  cheerleaders 
chant  so  well.  Southern  Miss....  To  the  top!!  Story  by  Tabitha  Williams 


At  the  beginning  of  the  2005  football  season,  the 
crowd  was  surprised  by  a  Seymour  with  an  all-new 
look.  Being  the  mascot  serves  as  a  part-time  job.  It 
rotates  between  three  students  who  must  retain 
good  grades,  attend  workshops  and  stay  physically  fit. 
Ultimately,  these  three  students  work  to  set  the  prime 
example  of  school  spirit  for  fellow  Golden  Eagles. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


SEYMOUR  in  the  PAST 


From  tigers  to  yellow  jackets,  Southern  Miss  has  had  its  share  of  mascots.  The  earliest  mascot 
to  represent  the  black  and  gold  of  Southern  Miss  was  the  tiger.  Soon  after  the  tiger,  in  1924,  a 
swarming  yellow  jacket  took  over.  With  a  name  change  under  its  belt,  the  university  decided  that 
it  was  only  fitting  to  have  a  new  mascot,  so  the  next  in  line  to  be  mascot  was  the  confederate.  After 
a  short  run  as  the  Confederates,  the  name  "Southerners"  was  adopted.  It  was  not  until  1  L>72  that 
Seymour  d'Campus  took  over  Southern  Mississippi  as  the  official  mascot. 

Seymour,  named  for  the  1984  World's  Fair  mascot,  underwent  major  bird  reconstruction  in  the 
fall  of  2005.  "We  wanted  to  take  on  more  of  the  persona  of  the  sports  team,"  said  Greg  Herring 
director  of  Athletic  Marketing.  Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


Seymour,  1993 


CHEERLEADERS  AND  SEYMOUR 


121 


Kim  Turner,  a  coaching  and 
sports  administration  major 
from  Belfast,  Northern  Ireland, 
takes  control  of  the  ball  in  this 
game  against  Rice  University. 
Turner  is  a  returning  junior 
and  serves  as  the  starting 
center  midfielder. 
Photo  by  Matika  Wilson 


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Sophomore  Erin  Bunyard  guards  the 
ball  from  her  opponent.  Bunyard  is  a 
returning  defender  to  the  team  who 
played  in  10  matches  as  freshmen. 
Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


ACHIEVING 

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122         SPORTS 


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Megan  Kolts,  a  sophomore 
from  Suwannee,  Ga.,  and 
Katie  McClary,  a  senior  from 
Collmsville,  III.,  work  together 
for  the  Lady  Eagles.  Kolts  is  a 
forward  and  midfielder,  and 
McClary  plays  defender. 
Photo  by  Mattka  Wilson 


Although  the  Southern  Miss  soccer  team  had  a  rocky  season  this  year,  the  team  and  head 
coach  Gail  Macklin  have  taken  this  in  stride.  They  look  forward  to  improvements  that  will  be 
made  for  next  season. 

Macklin  explained  that  the  schedule  for  this  year's  season  was  verv  mentally  taxing  and 
was  one  of  the  major  factors  in  the  team's  difficulty.  The  team  played  seven  straight  away 
games  against  incredibly  competitive  teams  such  as  Central  Florida,  the  game  that  Macklin 
said  was  the  most  devastating  for  Eagle  morale. 

In  the  game  versus  Central  Florida,  Southern  Miss  was  in  the  lead  with  a  little  more  than  a 
minute  on  the  clock  when  Central  Florida  tied  the  game  and  came  back  to  win  in  overtime. 

"We  all  view  success  in  different  ways,"  Macklin  said.  "By  just  scores,  no  we  were 
not  very  successful,  but  we  are  in  a  very  competitive  conference  and  we  lost  five  games  in 
double  overtime." 

Macklin  added  that  the  team's  progress  can  be  seen  from  season  to  season.  This  year 
the  team  was  very  competitive,  but  not  quite  strong  enough  to  grip  the  games  like  Central 
Florida.  Strength  is  an  aspect  that  Macklin  believes  can  be  built  through  three  main  channels: 
recruitment,  scheduling  and  fundraising.  Macklin  has  recruited  state  champion  high  school 
players  from  around  the  region  and  increased  the  intensity  of  the  non-conference  schedule 
in  order  to  better  prepare  the  team  for  difficult  conference  games.  In  addition  she  hopes  to 
have  substantial  fundraising  activities  to  improve  the  plaving  facilities  on  campus. 

The  determination  of  the  soccer  team  and  the  amazing  commitment  and  leadership 
Coach  Macklin  gives  to  the  team  demonstrates  how  excellence  is  achieved.  Although  the 
statistics  seem  to  be  negative,  the  Golden  Eagle  soccer  team  has  made  this  season  a  building 
block  to  a  stronger  future,  and  they  will  strive  to  continue  their  trend  of  increasing  prowess 
as  seasons  come.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


SOCCER  in  the  PAST 


MOST 

VALUABLE  player 


Monica  Stephens,  a  senior  from  Avaredo.  Texas, 
was  nominated  as  the  soccer  MVP  this  season 
for  her  four  years  of  tremendous  records  in 
assists.  Coach  Gail  Macklin  commends  Stephens 
for  her  high  performance  level  throughout  the 
season  even  with  a  torn  miniscus  in  her  knee. 
Stephens  exemplifies  aspects  of  a  Lady  Eagle  on 
and  off  the  hid  and  will  be  receiving  the  Lady 
Eagle  Award  this  year. 
Photo  Submitted  by  Athletics 


Photo  from  USM  Archives 


In  relation  to  other  sports  such  as  football  and  baseball,  soccer  is  a  relatively  new  sport  to  The 
University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  The  sport  began  at  Southern  Miss  in  1997  and  has  gone  through  only 
a  couple  of  coaching  transitions.  The  current  coach,  Gail  Macklin  said  that  the  history  of  soccer  at  the 
university,  however  small  it  is,  is  one  of  success  in  that  the  team  is  always  solid  and  very  competitive  in 
their  conference. 

"The  program  has  always  had  a  good  foundation,"  Coach  Macklin  said.  "However,  when  a  new  coach 
comes  in,  the  recruitment  essentially  starts  from  scratch." 

Macklin  said  that  the  initial  seasons  for  the  university  were  very  positive,  the  first  year  the  team 
played  it  was  ranked  fifth  in  a  ranking  of  freshman  year  teams.  The  success  the  team  had  early  on  was 
under  other  coaches  who  relied  on  time  to  build  a  strong  team.  This  philosophy  has  also  been  adopted 
by  Macklin  who  said  that  within  a  matter  of  two  years  she  can  establish  a  much  stronger  team.  The 
transition  time  between  coaches  in  any  sport  is  difficult  and  this  coupled  with  the  tragedies  of  Hurricane 
Katrina  and  a  relentless  awav  game  schedule  made  this  season  incredibly  taxing  on  the  Golden  Eagles 
women's  soccer  team.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


WOMEN'S  SOCCER 


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Senior  Raquel  Washington  was  chosen  as  this 
year's  track  MVP.  Washington,  a  native  of  Gulfport, 
Miss.,  is  ranked  number  seven  nationally  in  hurdles. 
Washington  has  won  the  conference  USA  Outdoor 
Track  Championships  100-meter  hurdles  and  was 
second  in  the  400-meter  hurdles,  both  of  which 
were  school  records.  Washington  was  also  the  South 
Regional  Champion  in  100-meter  hurdles,  as  well  as 
qualifier  for  NCAA  championships. 
Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


THE 


DISTANCE 

track  and  cross  country 

Over  recent  years,  track  and  cross-country  have  raced  into  view  claiming  their  spots 
on  the  podium  of  sports  at  Southern  Miss.  Not  only  has  Southern  Miss  brought  back  the 
two  programs,  but  its  program  consists  of  many  scholarship  recipients.  The  department 
provides  18  scholarships  for  women  and  eight  scholarships  for  men.  To  maintain  their 
scholarship  and  continue  on  the  team,  each  member  is  required  to  maintain  the  GPA 
requirements  of  the  NCAA. 

Unlike  cross-country,  which  begins  in  September,  track  competitions  begin  in  January. 
The  teams  practice  five  to  six  days  a  week.  Between  the  two  programs  there  are  60  dedicated 
students  who  participate  in  18  to  19  different  events.  The  events  include  the  100,  200  and 
800  meter  dash,  the  mile,  relays,  triple  jump,  poll  vault  and  high  hurdle  events. 

Keeping  the  program  alive,  the  members  came  full  force  this  season  by  breaking  records 
and  winning  events.  Marcus  Brown  set  the  school's  record  for  the  weight  throw,  which  is  an 
indoor  event.  Tanika  Liburd  won  in  the  long  jump  competition,  and  her  60  meter  dash  earned 
her  Conference  USA  Athlete  of  the  Week  selection  during  the  season.  Ahmed  Abdelzaher 
won  the  high  jump  competition  at  LSU  where  he  jumped  an  astonishing  6  feet  11  inches. 

"I  think  we've  performed  very  well,  but  as  the  season  goes  on,  I  think  we'll  continue  to 
improve,"  Wayne  Williams,  track  and  field  coach,  said. 

Williams's  prediction  that  the  women's  team  would  be  successful  held  true  through 
the  season.  A  number  of  the  team  members  have  been  named  conference  champions  in 
different  events. 

Suesanna  Williams,  fitness  administration  major  and  native  of  Kingston,  Jamaica, 
has  been  a  participant  of  the  sport  for  10  years  and  is  a  first  year  member  of  the 
Southern  Miss  team. 

"It's  just  a  feeling  you  get  on  the  track,"  Suesanna  Williams  said.  "It's  all  about 
you,  the  person." 

Despite  rough  times  in  the  past  for  the  Southern  Miss  track  and  cross-country  teams, 
these  two  teams  are  making  a  strong  comeback.  They  practice  for  hours  and  strive  for 
greatness.  The  teams  have  started  the  race,  and  the  finish  line  for  greatness  is  in  store  for 
them.  Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


Junior  Ton  Wells  hands  off  the  baton  to  senior  Erica  Alston  in  the  relay  competition.  Wells  competes  in 
sprints,  and  Alston  competes  in  jump  competitions.  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


124         SPORTS 


Marcus  Brown,  a  junior  from  Meridian,  Miss.,  competes  in  a  throws  event.  Brown  has  been  nominated  as  MVP  and  Scholar  Athlete  of  former 
jteams.  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


TRACK  &  CROSS  COUNTRY  in  the  PAST 

The  Southern  Miss  track  and  field  teams  have  a  history  of  success.  Although  the  men  s  team  did 
not  jump  into  trophies  when  the  program  started  in  the  late  40's,  sprinter  Donnie  Young  became  one 
of  the  first  major  champions  from  Southern  Miss.  After  excelling  in  the  local  competitions,  Young 
qualified  for  the  1984  U.S.  Olympic  team.  A  year  later  there  was  enough  interest  to  start  a  women's 
team.  Soon  after  the  women's  team  was  started,  the  sport  began  claiming  several  victories. 

Between  both  the  women's  and  men's  teams,  Southern  Miss  track  and  field  athletes  have  acquired 
numerous  titles,  including  Indoor  Ail-Americans  in  1988  and  1989,  Metro  Conference  Championships 
in  1992  and  1993,  NCAA  National  Champions  and  an  Outdoor  Ail-American  in  2002.  In  2000, 
Southern  Miss  student  Hellena  Wrapph  made  the  Olympic  team  in  Ghnana  West  Africa  for  the  200- 
meter  competition. 

With  a  history  of  high  rankings,  the  Southern  Miss  track  and  field  teams  have  a  stable  foundation 
to  build  upon.  Story  by  Christy  Dyess 


track 


84   Photo  from  USM  Archives 


TRACK  &  CROSS  COUNTRY 


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Senior  Nikhila  Narra  from  Lubbock,  Texas  reaches 
for  the  hit.  Narra  completed  the  fall  season  with  a  0-4 
singles  record  and  a  4-3  doubles  record. 
Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


Sophomore  Juan  Garzon  concentrates  on  his  swing  during  a  match.  Garzon,  native  to  Bogota,  Colombia,  finished  the  fall  season  with  a  1-4  singles  record 
and  a  I -2  doubles  record.  Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


TENNIS  in  the  PAST 


The  tennis  teams  at  the  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi's  have  a  long  history;  a  history 
filled  with  inconsistency  and  struggles  in  the  very  competitive  Conference  USA  match-ups.  The 
first  of  the  tennis  teams  to  be  formed  was  men's  tennis  in  1951,  which  was  followed  by  women's 
tennis  27  years  later  in  1978. 

In  the  44  recorded  seasons  of  men's  tennis  the  team  has  a  winning  593-359  win-loss  record, 
but  the  women's  team  has  a  record  of  240-328.  Despite  these  bleak  statistics  for  the  women's 
tennis  team,  they  are  constantly  improving  according  to  Joe  Trahan,  a  graduate  assistant  in  the 
Athletics  Media  Relation  department.  Since  the  current  coach  Teddy  Viator  took  over  the  men's 
team,  they  have  continued  to  improve.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Club,  liiGa.  rlon>al  College,  1^15 


Tennis  Club,  1915  Photo  from  USM  Archives 


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SWINGING 


WITH 


CONFIDENCE 

men's  and  women's  tennis 


Since  the  change  in  coaching  staff  in  both  the  women's  and  men's  tennis  teams,  the 
tennis  program  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  is  steadily  improving. 

Last  year  was  a  pivotal  turning  point  for  both  teams  because  of  a  drastic  improvement. 
The  mistakes  that  have  previously  haunted  the  teams  were  corrected.  The  men's  team 
finished  with  a  13-9  record,  the  first  winning  season  since  2001,  and  the  women's  team  also 
finished  with  a  winning  15-8  record,  the  second  most  wins  in  the  history  of  the  program, 
which  gave  them  10th  place  in  Conference  USA.  Many  attribute  these  major  improvements 
to  the  new  head  coaches  for  both  teams:  Teddy  Viator  for  the  men's  team  and  Randy  Rowley 
for  the  women's. 

"Teddy  has  been  really  consistent  and  has  been  able  to  establish  a  well  known  program, 
and  Randy  has  done  a  complete  turn  around  with  the  women's  team,"  Joe  Trahan,  a  graduate 
assistant  for  the  media  relations  department,  said. 

Both  the  men's  and  women's  team  are  priviledged  enough  to  work  with  players  from 
all  over  the  world.  Trahan  said  that  many  times  these  are  the  best  players  simply  because  of 
the  popularity  of  the  sport  in  their  home  countries.  Alley  Blakit,  a  sophomore  from  Bristol, 
England  who  plays  on  the  women's  team  is  one  perfect  example  of  this  innate  talent.  She  is 
one  of  an  elite  group  of  female  players  to  boast  twenty  wins  in  a  singles  competition. 

Coach  Rowley  said,  "Our  position  now  speaks  volumes  about  the  direction  of  the 
program  and  the  commitment  of  the  players  as  well  as  the  administrations." 

He  also  explained  that  he  was  certain  that  the  team  had  the  potential  to  be  as  good 
this  year  as  they  were  last  season,  but  said  that  the  girls  would  have  to  play  hard  and 
really  step  up.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


MOST 

VALUABLE  player 


Reid  Bougeois,  a  junior  from  River  Ridge,  La 
chosen  as  this  year's  tennis  MVP.  Bougeois  had  back- 
to-back  20-wm  seasons  in  2004  and  2005  and  has 
also  posted  the  most  wins  on  the  team  over  the  last 
three  seasons.  Bougeois  has  aslo  been  recognized  as 
male  athlete  of  the  week  three  times. 
Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


jphomore  Natalia  Parrado  from  Bogota,  Colombia  watches  her  opponent  as  she  swings  with  confidence.  Parrado  is  expected  to  play  No.  2  through 
o.  4  singles.  Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


TENNIS  12/ 


These  Lady  Eagle  golfers  watch  the 
results  of  their  hit  across  the  green. 
The  women's  golf  team  placed  third 
in  the  Troy  University  Invitational 
early  in  the  season. 
Photo  by  Bart  Lambnght 


MOST 

VALUABLE  player 


Senior  Ashlea  Deener  from  Dallas,  Texas  was  chosen 
as  the  women's  team  MVP,  As  team  captain,  Deener 
is  described  by  Coach  Julie  Gallup  as  a  "joy  to  coach" 
and  an  "amazing  competitor."  Deener  is  majoring  in 
administrative  justice.  Photo  by  Ban  Lambnght 


The  men's  golf  team  "got  off  to  a  really  good  start"  according  to  men's  head  coach 
Steve  Johnson  as  it  averaged  288.8,  which  is  less  than  1-par  over  per  round.  Johnson  said 
that  the  most  memorable  thing  that  stood  out  in  his  mind  about  the  fall  season  was  that 
despite  having  only  two  weeks  of  training  before  Hurricane  Katrina  hit  and  having  to 
deal  with  the  aftermath  that  the  storm  caused,  his  guys  battled  back  to  go  on  and  place 
first  in  their  first  tournament,  the  Reynolds  Plantation  Classic. 

Johnson  also  said  that  his  team  has  made  a  lot  of  improvements  since  last  season, 
which  featured  a  team  of  several  freshmen.  This  season,  he  notes  that  those  freshmen  have 
matured  as  players  and  they  strive  to  do  better.  In  fact,  his  team  has  had  an  impressive 
showing  to  date  even  though  they  finished  second  to  Jackson  State  in  the  Troy  Invitational 
with  a  6-under-par  to  Jackson  State's  9-under-par. 

This  year  has  proven  to  be  senior  Justin  Elliot's  defining  year  in  which  he  finished  with  an 
average  stroke  of  75  and  placed  second  in  the  USA  Fall  Beach  Classic  in  November,  shooting 
rounds  of  70,  69  and  72  with  a  score  of  211.  Another  key  player  to  watch  out  for  may  very 
well  be  Danny  Dennis  another  senior,  who  finished  the  fall  with  a  scoring  average  of  73.9  and 
placed  first  at  the  Fairway  Club  Invitational  in  September  with  a  final  round  of  shooting  at  71. 
Kyle  Ramey  who  finished  the  fall  with  a  scoring  average  of  75.1  and  shot  one  of  the  season's 
best  of  69  in  the  Raising  Cane  Classic  in  September  has  also  been  another  stand-out  player. 

Julie  Gallup,  head  women's  golf  coach,  notes  that  her  team  has  hit  a  stroke  of  78  and  1 
which  is  just  over  79  and  that  her  team's  biggest  problems  are  depth  issues  and  short  gains. 
However,  her  team  has  improved  since  its  first  match.  They  finished  the  Troy  Women's 
Invitational  with  a  50  par. 

Gallup  credits  this  improvement  in  her  team  to  them  coming  together  as  a  group  and 
great  leadership  from  players  such  as  senior,  Ashley  Deener,  who  had  a  stroke  average  of 
81.4  and  shot  a  season  best  of  78  at  the  Napa  River  Cardinal  Cup  back  in  September.  Other 
players  such  as  Jennifer  Bodemann,  a  sophomore,  also  had  a  hand  in  the  team's  success. 
Gallup  believes  that  her  team  will  be  even  better  next  season  since  they  will  receive  new 
depth  from  the  addition  of  four  new  players.  Story  by  Joseph  Ezell 


GOLF  in  the  PAST 


According  to  the  Student  Printz  archives,  the  first  time  for  the  Southern  Miss  golf  team  to  enter 
intercollegiate  competition  was  in  April  1947  against  Delta  State  University.  Dr.  Willim  Herbert 
Sumrall,  who  was  also  the  dean  of  graduate  studies  and  a  professor  of  psychology,  was  listed  as  the 
coach  of  the  team  at  the  time. 

Yvonne  Arnold,  who  works  in  the  McCain  Library  and  Archives,  recalled  that  there  was  a  golf 
club,  as  well  as  classes  teaching  the  sport,  available  to  students  before  1947 

"Earliest  coaches,  such  as  B.  O.  Van  Hook  were  volunteers,"  Arnold  said.  "In  Bernard  Reed 
Green's  oral  history,  he  mentioned  how  the  golf  program  really  took  off  after  Van  Hook's  arrival." 

Though  the  golf  teams  at  Southern  Miss  have  come  a  long  way  since  1947,  they  owe  thanks  to 
the  large  interest  in  the  sport  then,  as  well  as  volunteers  such  as  Van  Hook  for  the  dedication  and 
passion  needed  to  further  the  programs.  Story  by  Christy  Dyess 


Bobby  Goldsboro,  Photo  from  USM  Archives 


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Johanna  Kristiansson,  a  freshmen  from  Lund, 
Sweden,  hits  the  ball  on  the  green.  Kristiansson 
fired  a  76  at  the  Troy  University  Invitational 
in  Montgomery,  Ala.,  which  tied  for  the  low 
round.  Photo  by  Bart  Lambnght 


jse  Maria  Cincunegui,  a  freshmen  from  San  Sebastion,  Spain,  takes  a  swing  on  the  green.  The  men's  team  scored  in  the  top  five  at  five  tournaments 
jring  the  fall  season.  Photo  from  USM  Athletic  Media  Relations. 


STAYING 


THE 


COURSE 

men's  and  women's  golf 


GOLF 


129 


T^ir 


MING 

POSITION 


Nicholas  Johnston  battles  fiercely  with  George  Singley.  The  fencing  club  is  slowly  growing  with  16  members  this  year.  All  photos  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


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MOST 

VALUABLE  player 

Colin  Miner  was  chosen  by  Head  Instructor  Donald 
Bratton  and  Assistant  Instructor  Virgil  Breeden  as 
this  year's  MVP.  Miner  sets  an  example  to  the  club 
by  attending  practices  and  events,  working  hard  and 
helping  others  with  technique.  Miner  also  shows  the 
club  that  having  fun  is  important  to  the  sport. 


Fencing,  although  popular  around  the  world,  remains  a  relatively  unknown  sport  here 
in  the  United  States,  which  prompts  the  question:  what  is  fencing? 

Fencing  is  the  sport  of  sword-fighting  in  which  two  opponents  face-off  and  try  to  score 
points  off  each  other  with  their  weapons  while  using  great  skill,  athleticism  and  strategy  to 
do  so.  Donald  Bratton,  fencing  instructor  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  goes 
a  step  further  bv  describing  it  as  "physical  chess"  since  it  is  a  sport  that  is  very  fast  paced, 
working  both  the  body  and  the  mind.  The  sport  itself  dates  back  hundreds  of  years. 

The  fencing  program  at  Southern  Miss  has  actually  been  around  since  the  mid  1950s,  but 
was  inactive  in  the  1990s.  It  was  at  that  time  that  Bratton,  with  a  group  of  friends,  decided 
to  revive  the  sport  at  Southern  Miss.  Bratton  noted  proudly  that  although  they  started  with 
about  five  members,  they  now  have  about  20  and  he  is  happy  to  see  the  recent  increase  in 
new  recruits  in  the  past  seasons. 

Though  they  have  spent  the  last  four  years  trying  to  rebuild  the  program,  thev  have  only 
begun  going  back  to  competitions  in  the  past  year.  Bratton  hopes  that  bv  this  semester  that 
they  will  start  going  to  tournaments  on  a  regular  basis.  He  also  said  that  the  only  thing 
holding  the  club  back  is  their  lack  of  electric  fencing  equipment,  which  is  a  problem  since 
a  lot  of  competitors  use  in  what's  called  an  "electric  format." 

However  he  said  that  he  hopes  to  solve  this  problem  bv  hosting  a  tournament  at  Southern 
Miss  in  the  fall  for  which  thev  are  currently  trying  to  gather  sponsors.  He  also  hopes  to  have 
his  team  enter  a  competition  soon,  possibly  in  the  upcoming  Maylay  tournament  in  New 
Orleans.  Bratton  adds  that  although  it  has  currently  been  delayed  by  Hurricane  Katrina, 
he  hopes  that  in  the  near  future,  that  the  club  will  be  accepted  into  the  Southern  Fencing 
League,  which  is  comprised  of  schools  from  all  over  the  Southeast.  Admission  into  the  SFL 
will  allow  them  to  start  going  to  tournaments  on  a  regular  basis. 

"The  biggest  thing  is  there's  the  romantic  aspect  of  it.  It's  the  art  of  the  sword,  not  many 
people  know  how  to  do  it  and  it's  interesting,"  Bratton  said. 

Bratton  went  on  to  say  that  fencing  also  gets  vour  body  in  shape  since  it  works  your  legs, 
back  and  shoulders.  It  also  gives  vou  a  mental  workout  since  it  "speeds  up  vour  ability  to 
gather  and  process  data." 

Bratton  said,  "In  fencing  you  have  less  than  half  a  second  to  figure  out  what  vour 
opponent  is  doing,  decide  what  you're  going  to  do,  then  execute  that  plan.  It's  not  just  a 
total  body  work  out  but  it  is  a  total  person  workout  as  well."  Story  by  Joseph  Ezell 

The  fencing  club  warms 
up  for  a  demonstration  on 
Weathersby  Lawn.  The  club 
was  started  in  1954  but  it 
became  inactive  in  the  mid- 
1990's  until  Donald  Bratton, 
the  current  head  instructor, 
gathered  sufficient  interest  to 
reactivate  the  club. 


John  Blair  prepares  to  face  a  teammate  in  a 
the  club  meets  every  Tuesday  and  Thursday 


fencing  battle.  Usually 
in  the  Payne  Center. 


FENCING 


I  }] 


SERVING 


THROUGH 


TIME 


Ednali  Serralta,  an  international  studies  major 
from    Puerto   Rico,   prepares  to  defend  the 
eagles  in  a  C-USA  match  against  Houston. 
Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


Morgan  Johnson,  a  biological 

sciences  major  from   Benton, 

III,,    serves   to    Houston    in   a 

C-USA    match    at   the    Payne 

Center. 

Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


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This  year's  Lady  Eagle  volleyball  team  started  out  strong  with  an  amazing  second  place 
finish  in  the  Western  Illinois  Tournament,  where  they  defeated  both  Western  Illinois  and 
Murray  State. 

Nicole  Green,  the  Lady  Eagle  assistant  volleyball  coach,  proudly  reports  that  "the  team 
had  great  chemistry  and  played  really  well"  and  was  well  rewarded  with  five  wins  against 
Western  Illinois. 

Our  Lady  Eagles  managed  yet  another  second  place  from  the  South  Alabama  Tournament, 
beating  teams  such  as  Ole  Miss  and  South  Alabama.  Both  of  these  successes  were  huge 
triumphs  for  our  volleyball  team. 

Though  the  remainder  of  the  season  proved  to  be  a  tough  one,  Southern  Miss  worked 
hard  to  bring  home  victories  from  five  games  against  Southeastern  Louisiana  and  three 
victories  against  Alcorn  State. 

In  Conference-USA  matches,  the  team  regretfully  lost  to  Memphis  in  a  match  that  was 
five  games.  Coach  Green  expresses  her  faith  that  the  girls  deserved  to  win  that  match  because 
the  "girls  plaved  amazing." 

The  last  match  of  the  season  was  a  heartbreaker.  After  playing  with  amazing  spirit  and 
teamwork,  the  match  against  East  Carolina  at  the  Conference-USA  Tournament  ended  in  a 
third  place  finish. 

Although  a  loss,  Coach  Green  felt  good  about  the  season.  She  repeatedly  said  that  "the 
girls  plaved  reallv  well."  Story  by  Christy  Dyess 


The  Southern  Miss  volleyball 
team  huddles  up  before  the 
C-USA  game  against  Houston 
at  the  Payne  Center. 
Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


MOST 

VALUABLE  player 


Number  19  Jasmine  Stephens  was  chosen  as  this 
year's  Most  Valuable  Player.  She  has  an  excellent 
consistency  and  serves  as  this  year's  team  leader. 
Head  Coach  Ricci  Luyties  commends  her  for 
being  an  outstanding  hitter  and  blocker.  A  senior 
here  at  Southern  Miss,  Stephens  has  been  on  the 
team  for  four  years. 
Photo  submitted  by  Southern  Miss  Athletics 


VOLLEYBALL  .n  the  PAST 


When  volleyball  was  introduced  to  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  in  1979,  it  was  only  a  club 
sport.  Thanks  to  Mrs.  Kinlock  Bell,  the  athletic  director,  it  was  eventuallv  made  a  varsity  sport. 

Vollevball  has  trudged  through  eight  different  head  coaches  here  at  Southern  Miss.  Currently,  the 
head  coach  position  belongs  to  Ricci  Luyties,  an  Olympic  gold  medalist  in  the  sport. 

Shirley  Hill,  from  Media  Relations,  said  the  best  match  was  probably  against  Virginia  Tech  in  1992 
in  Blacksburg,  Va.  The  match  lasted  for  five  games. 

"Southern  Miss's  Stephanie  Rector  and  Virginia  Tech's  Lisa  Pikalek  put  on  quite  an  offensive  show" 
Hill  said. 

Today,  vollevball  is  proud  to  offer  12  full  scholarships  per  academic  vear.  Story  by  Christy  Dyess 


Volleyball.  1991  Photo  from  USM  Archives 


WOMEN'S  VOLLEYBALL 


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MOST 

VALUABLE  player 


Returning  senior  Jason  Forte  was  chosen  as  this  year's 
Most  Valuable  Player.  Forte  is  considered  a  very 
versatile  player  who  has  been  in  the  program  for  four 
years.  As  the  only  scholarship  senior,  Coach  Eustachy 
raves  that  Forte  has  shown  invaluable  leadership  and 
knowledge  for  the  younger  players. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Travis  Hall,  a  junior  from  Baton 
Rouge,  La.,  guards  the  ball 
from  the  opponent  during  the 
game  against  South  Alabama. 
As  point  guard,  Hall  helps  set 
up  Coach  Eustachy's  offense. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


The  2005-2006  season  for  Coach  Larry  Eustachy  and  the  Golden  Eagles  basketball 
team  has  been  hard  fought  and  trying,  but  neither  the  team  nor  the  coach  have  ever  lost 
heart.  Thev  look  forward  to  regaining  the  prestige  the  program  has  lost  over  the  last 
couple  of  years. 

"I  don't  think  you  can  measure  the  season  in  wins  and  losses;  I  measure  it  in  player  and 
team  experiences,"  Coach  Eustachy  said,  "This  team  has  progressed  as  much  or  more  than 
any  team  I  have  ever  coached." 

Eustachy  explained  that  the  basketball  team,  like  many  other  athletic  programs  this 
year,  is  suffering  from  a  lack  of  depth  and  in-game  experience.  Despite  this  fact,  the  coach 
said  that  he  was  more  than  happy  with  the  progress  the  team  was  making  and  that  the 
attitudes  the  players  brought  to  the  court  was  by  far  their  greatest  strength. 

"The  character  of  the  guvs  is  amazing,"  Coach  Eustachy  said,  "They  are  all  good  guys 
that  listen  and  try  really  hard." 

The  difficulties  of  the  team  were  reflected  through  the  stigma  and  progression  of  their 
seventh  consecutive  loosing  season.  However,  this  fact  did  not  seem  to  deter  the  Eagles 
from  treating  each  game  like  a  new  day.  Although  they  stumbled  against  opponents  such 
as  Rice  and  conference  rival  Memphis,  the  coach  said  that  through  these  games  the  team 
became  stronger  and  more  experienced  for  future  games. 

Eustachy  said  that  the  recruitment  process  is  crucial  in  alleviating  the  team's  problems 
with  experience  and  depth. 

"We  have  a  nice  recruiting  class  signed  right  now,  but  this  problem  won't  be  fixed 
overnight,"  Coach  Eustachy  said. 

Eustachy  is  determined  to  carry  Golden  Eagle  basketball  back  to  the  summit  it  was 
once  on  in  the  golden  days  of  M.  K.  Turk.  He  plans  to  do  this  through  rigorous  practice, 
careful  recruitment  and  the  continued  good  attitude  that  the  entire  team  brings  to  every 
practice  or  game.  The  coach  said  that  with  the  surplus  of  people  in  Hattiesburg,  all  it  would 
take  is  an  increase  in  the  performance  of  the  team  to  establish  a  large  fan  base  once  again. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


MEN'S  BASKETBALL  in  the  PAST 

The  Southern  Miss  men's  basketball  team  has  built  a  strong  foundation  over  the  years, 
including  several  NCAA  appearances,  many  standout  coaches,  eleven  Golden  Eagles  advancing 
to  the  NBA  and  a  NIT  championship  title. 

Perhaps  the  most  significant  accomplishment  in  Southern  Miss  basketball  is  the  1987 
championship  of  the  National  Invitational  Tournament,  which  is  often  referred  to  as  NIT.  After 
playing  in  continuously  sold  out  venues,  the  Golden  Eagles  earned  a  trip  to  Madison  Square 
Garden  in  New  York  City  to  play  in  the  NIT  semifinals.  With  patience  and  perseverance,  the 
Golden  Eagles  advanced  to  the  championship  game  against  LaSalle  in  front  of  yet  another 
sellout  crowd.  Southern  Miss  rose  to  the  top,  claiming  a  victory  of  84-80  over  LaSalle. 

This  championship  distinguished  Southern  Miss  as  the  first  Mississippi  school  with  a 
national  basketball  title.  Southern  Miss  still  celebrates  this  victory  today  by  incorporating  the 
tournament's  title  into  the  well-known  and  fast-growing  Nitchampburg.  Story  by  Christy  Dyess 


Basketball  team,  1914  Photo  from  USM  Archives 


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REGAINING 


THE 


PRESTIGE 


ill 

F  b    >.    I 


Courtney  Beasley,  a  freshman  from  Huntsville, 
Ala.,  guards  the  opponent  from  the  ball  in  this 
game  against  West  Florida.  Beasley  plays  both 
point  and  shooting  guard  positions. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Mildon  Ambres,  a  |unior  from 
Opelousas.  La.,  rises  above 
the  defenders  tc  make 
shot.  Ambres's  points  nelped 
the  Eagles  achieve  ar  84-74 
victory  over  Tennessee  State. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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Freshman  Ashley  Harrell  guards  the  ball  from  her 
Louisiana-Monroe  opponent  while  dribbling  down 
the    court.    Harrell,    from    Camden,    Ark.,    plays 
guard  and  small  forward  positions. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


MAKING 


THE 


REBOUND 


women's  basketball 


Since  Coach  Joye  Lee  McNelis  returned  to  Southern  Miss  after  coaching  at  Memphis 
for  13  years,  the  Lady  Eagles  basketball  program  improved  drastically  and  at  the  time  of 
publication,  was  tied  for  the  number  two  spot  in  conference  rankings. 

The  outlook  that  many  sports  enthusiasts  had  for  Southern  Miss'  women's  basketball 
this  year  was  grim.  The  team  was  projected  to  be  ranked  seventh  in  the  conference.  To  make 
matters  worse,  these  projections  were  made  before  two  Southern  Miss  starters  were  injured 
anci  unable  to  return  to  play  this  season.  The  remarkable  thing  about  their  story  is  that  even 
through  tough  times  the  team  maintained  a  winning  season,  and  Coach  McNelis  praised 
the  freshman  class  for  attributing  tremendously  to  the  Lady  Eagles'  success. 

After  the  manv  struggles  at  the  beginning  of  the  season,  the  team  was  left  with  only 
two  years  of  Division  One  experience  between  all  the  players.  The  eight  members  of  the 
Lady  Eagles  basketball  team  made  up  the  youngest  team  in  the  conference  this  year.  Coach 
McNelis  said  that  although  these  players  were  inexperienced,  that  did  not  take  away 
from  their  amazing  talent.  Four  of  the  freshmen  on  the  team  scored  double  digit  points 
in  almost  every  game,  and  McNelis  said  that  after  the  team  understood  the  importance  of 
conditioning,  they  made  great  advances. 

"We  have  grown  up  this  year,"  McNelis  said,  "We  made  some  mistakes  in  the  beginning, 
but  we  have  matured  as  a  team  and  developed  a  solid  team  chemistry." 

McNelis  said  that  the  progress  made  by  this  year's  team  was  incredible  and  that  she 
was  grateful  to  all  of  the  people  who  supported  her  return  to  Southern  Miss.  Specifically, 
she  expressed  appreciation  to  the  Wings  organization,  the  program's  booster  club  and  her 
friends  and  family  who  make  Southern  Miss  home.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


MOST 

VALUABLE  players 

Freshmen  Ashley  Boehnel  (left)  and  Kendra  Reed 
(right)  were  chosen  by  Coach  Joye  Lee-McNelis  as 
this  season's  MVP's.  These  players  set  a  great  example 
for  the  team  and  have  shown  good  leadership  skills. 
Photos  by  Chris  Payne 


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WOMEN'S  BASKETBALL  in  the  PAST 

The  history  of  Lady  Eagles  basketball  is  rich  in  tradition,  a  tradition  that  until  recently 
was  filled  with  winning  seasons  and  conference  titles.  Although  the  last  few  years  have 
been  difficult  for  the  program,  head  coach  Joye  Lee  McNelis  has  begun  an  upward  trend 
in  the  program  beginning  with  her  return  to  Southern  Miss  from  Memphis. 

Upon  her  return  she  said  that  the  program  was  on  a  very  firm  foundation  that  she 
accredits  to  former  head  coach  Kay  James,  who  served  as  head  coach  for  22  years.  Under 
the  direction  of  James  the  Lady  Eagles  won  three  conference  championships  and  made 
eight  NCAA  championship  appearances.  McNelis,  who  played  for  the  Lady  Eagles  during 
James'  time  at  the  university,  said  that  she  was  glad  to  be  back  home  and  plans  to  "turn 
the  program  back  to  national  prominence." 

"I  think  the  enthusiasm  and  excitement  of  Lady  Eagles  basketball  is  back,"  Coach 
McNelis  said.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Junior  Kristen  Chaney  watches  her  opponents  while 
traveling  down  the  court.  Chaney,  a  point  guard  native  to 
Little  Rock,  Miss.,  helped  the  Lady  Eagles  in  this  75-60  win 
over  Tulane.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Freshman  Amber  Eugene 
jumps  high  to  score  during  the 
game  against  UTEP.  Eugene, 
from  St.  Rose,  La.,  playes 
both  the  one  and  two  guard. 
Photo  6y  Chris  Payne 


Women's  basketball,  1916  Photo  from 


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EXCEEDING 


THE 


AVERAGE 


Senior  Cliff  Russum  puts  all  his  effort  into  a  pitch! 
during  the  game  against  Nicholls  State.   Russum,  from 
Hattiesburg,  Miss.,  is  ranked  third  in  opposing  batting! 
average  according  to  Conference-USA  statistics. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


men  Brian  Dozier  makes  a  base  hit  during  a  home  game.  Dozier,  from  Fulton,  Miss.,  plays  shortstop  on  the  field.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


SPORTS 


MOST 

VALUABLE  player 

Coach  Corky  Palmer  nominated  senior  Marc 
Maddox  as  this  year's  MVP.  Maddox,  from 
Hattiesburg,  Miss.,  usually  plays  1st  base,  but 
played  3rd  base  in  the  opening  game  against 
Nicholls  State.  Maddox  has  been  a  three-year 
starter  for  Southern  Miss  and  has  lead  the  team 
with  his  high  batting  average. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


The  Golden  Eagle  Baseball  team  finished  last  season  with  a  41-21  win-loss  record 
making  the  season  the  third  straight  in  which  the  Eagles  have  won  40  games  and  have  gone 
into  the  regional  post  season.  This  season  promises  to  be  equally  as  successful  as  the  depth 
of  the  team  has  been  increased  and  a  strong  leadership  presence  has  been  retained. 

Head  coach  Corky  Palmer  cited  the  Golden  Eagles  offense  as  one  of  the  driving  forces 
in  last  year's  season  and  added  that  the  team  achieved  post  season  play  even  through 
difficult  circumstances. 

"We  had  a  lot  of  injuries  to  the  pitching  staff,"  Palmer  said.  He  explained  that  these 
injuries  exposed  the  team's  major  weakness  which  was  an  overall  lack  of  depth. 

Palmer  said  that  the  toughest  game  of  last  season  was  Tulane,  who  beat  the  Eagles  in 
two  of  the  three  games  they  played  and  went  on  to  compete  in  the  College  World  Series. 

The  coach  has  an  optimistic  outlook  for  the  upcoming  season  and  said  that  the  staff  and 
the  team  are  both  excited  about  this  year.  The  season  opener  will  be  against  Nicholls  State 
at  home,  and  Palmer  plans  to  set  the  stage  for  an  exceptional  season  for  Southern  Miss. 

According  to  Palmer,  last  year's  team  was  solid,  other  than  the  depth  problem,  and 
this  weakness  was  one  main  focus  of  the  recruitment  process  for  this  spring's  season. 

"We  had  a  good  recruitment  class,  probably  the  best  of  the  last  couple  of  years," 
Coach  Palmer  said.  "The  program  is  on  solid  ground  and  we  have  worked  hard  to  get  to 
this  point." 

In  addition  to  a  strong  group  of  new  additions,  there  are  eight  seniors  on  the  team 
that  make  up  a  strong  leadership  foundation  for  the  team  in  the  new  season.  The  Eagles 
have  been  practicing  almost  non-stop  for  the  upcoming  bout  with  Nicholls  State  and  are 
working  to  build  on  fundamentals  that  were  introduced  in  the  fall  practice  sessions. 

"We  have  really  been  working  at  getting  everyone's  arms  in  shape  and  getting  everyone 
well  conditioned,"  Palmer  said. 

Palmer's  projection  of  the  2006  season  is  that  the  Golden  Eagles  will  have  a  chance  to 
be  better,  exhibit  more  pitching  depth  and  depth  all  around  with  a  good  senior  class. 

"We  have  a  lot  of  players  who  have  had  success,  and  all  of  these  players  have  experience 
through  tough  games,"  Palmer  said. 

One  major  aspect  that  Coach  Palmer  accredits  with  the  Golden  Eagle  baseball  team's 
success  is  a  large  fan  base  and  support.  Palmer  said  that  fan  support  at  home  as  well  as  at 
away  games  can  help  plavers  mentally  in  difficult  situations. 

"We  have  had  great  fan  support  in  the  past  and  it  continues  to  grow  everv  vear,  this  has 
been  very  beneficial  to  the  program,"  Palmer  said. 

Golden  Eagle  baseball  has  been  and  will  surelv  remain  one  outlet  by  which  Southern 
Miss  can  display  the  athletic  abilities  it  has  in  addition  to  its  high  academic  standard. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Freshman  Bo  Davis  runs  to  catch  the  ball  during  the 
Nicholls  State  game.  Davis  switched  from  an  infield 
position  to  the  outfield  this  year.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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139 


The  team  clears  the  dugout  to  congratulate  freshman  Luke  Adkins  as  he  crosses  homeplate  during  the  opening  game  against  Nicholls  State.  The  Golden  Eagles  began  the  season  with  a  home  win  of  5-J 
over  Nicholls  State.   Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


BASEBALL  in  the  PAST 


Since  the  inaugural  season  of  the  program  in  1912,  Golden  Eagle  baseball  has  been  a  major 
athletic  outlet  for  Southern  Miss.  Even  though  their  first  game  was  a  decisive  loss  to  the  non-collegiate 
Detroit  Tigers,  through  the  years  the  program  has  made  a  name  for  itself  in  conference  circles. 

The  program  has  turned  out  16  All-American  players  and  many  more  all-conference  players  in 
the  past.  In  addition  to  this  success,  they  have  made  five  NCAA  tournament  appearances.  Currently, 
there  is  one  former  Golden  Eagle  in  the  majors  and  15  former  players  in  the  minor  leagues. 

Today,  the  program  is  continuing  to  advance  and  become  even  more  elite  in  the  conference, 
under  the  direction  of  the  current  coach,  Corky  Palmer.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Baseball,  1915.  Photo  from  USM  Archives 


SPORTS 


Senior  Matt  Caire  from  Luling,  La.  goes  through  his  series  of  motions  in  order  to  pitch  a  strike  during  the  opening  game  against  Nicholls  State.   Caire,  a  left-handed  pitcher,  is  the  team's  setup  pitcher. 
Photos  by  Chris  Payne 


Senior  Kevin  Coker  receives  a  high-five  from  his  teammate  as  he  crosses  home  plate.  Coker  is  from 
Vicksburg,  Miss,  and  plays  catcher  for  the  Golden  Eagles.    Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Trey  Sutton,  second  baseman  and  sophomore  from  Hattiesburg,  Miss.,  makes  a  great 
play  by  throwing  the  ball  to  third.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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MOST 

VALUABLE  player 

Jessica  Huerta,  a  senior  from  Pearland,  Texas, 
majoring  in  broadcast  journalism,  was  chosen  as 
the  Softball  MVP,  Huerta,  an  All-Conference  USA 
shortstop,  leads  both  offensively  and  defensively. 
The  coaches  agree  that  she  is  a  super  all-around 
athlete.  Photo  from  USM  Athletic  Media  Relations 


With  five  senior  infielders  playing  for  this  year's  Softball  team,  Coach  Gay  McNutt 
expects  the  experienced  players  to  show  good  leadership  for  the  new  players.  The  team  is 
working  hard  to  get  back  to  the  top  of  the  conference. 

"Last  season  the  girls  never  gelled,"  McNutt,  head  coach  for  Southern  Miss  Softball 
since  2000,  said. 

Realizing  the  mistakes  from  last  year,  the  team  is  proving  to  be  close-knit  this  year  and 
all  pulling  in  the  same  direction. 

The  softball  team  has  also  added  new  programs  to  help  players  improve.  One  of  these 
programs  is  an  obstacle  course.  Not  only  will  this  program  serve  to  help  the  players  exercise, 
but  it  is  also  expected  to  build  mental  toughness. 

Coach  McNutt  mentioned  that  three  players  were  living  the  full  trauma  of  Hurricane 
Katrina,  but  these  players  are  able  to  persevere  with  the  support  from  their  fellow  teammates 
and  coaching  staff. 

In  the  Lady  Eagle  Fall  Tournament,  Southern  Miss  defeated  William  Carey,  8-0,  and 
then  Southeastern  La.,  2-0.  After  advancing  to  the  tournament  finale,  Southern  Miss  ended 
the  game  in  a  tie  against  Mississippi  Valley  State. 

Although  the  2004-2005  team  won  a  conference  championship,  Coach  McNutt  expects 
this  year's  team  to  work  even  harder  and  go  even  further.  Story  by  Christy  Dyess 


Ashley  Breland,  a  freshmen  from  Belle  Chasse,  La.,  makes  a  strong 
throw  to  first  to  get  the  runner  out.  After  playing  second  base 
during  the  fall  tournament,  Breland  will  red  shirt  the  season  due  to 
a  rotator  cuff  surgery.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


SOFTBALL  in  the  PAST 


With  the  constant  success  of  our  softball  team,  one  has  to  wonder  the  foundation  of  their 
achievements.  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi's  softball  team  established  itself  in  1983. 
The  softball  team  went  strong  for  sixteen  seasons,  and  then  ended  in  1992.  Seven  years  later  the 
softball  team  was  reinstated.  On  March  21,  2002,  the  Southern  Miss's  softball  program  held  its 
first  competition  on  the  new  softball  complex,  which  has  bleacher  seating  for  more  than  500  fans. 
The  team  continues  to  make  the  university  proud  with  their  reoccurring  success.  Story  by  Ta'oitha  Wil- 
liams 


Softbal 


Photo  from  USM  Archives 


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SPORTS 


SLIDING 


INTO 


Nicole  Chisolm,  a  freshman  from  Clinton,  Miss.,  easily  crosses 
home  plate  during  the  Southern  Miss  Fall  Tournament.  Chisolm 
will  play  the  starting  center  fielder  for  the  team  this  year. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


VICTORY 


Allison  Bullard,  a  sophomore  from  Columbus,  Ga„  slides  safely  into  home  plate  during  the  fall  tournament.  Bullard  will  be  battling  for  the  starting  catcher  position  fi 


Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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The  football  team  appears  on  the  field  before  the 
home  game   against  Tulsa.    Every   home  football 
game,  the  team  comes  on  the  field  through  the 
oversized  inflatable  helmet. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


UPHOLDING 


THE 


TRADITIONS 


rituals  of  the  game 


Athletics  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  do  not  begin  and  end  with  the 
beginning  and  ending  of  games.  Southern  Miss  is  rich  in  pre-game  rituals  that  extend  the  life 
of  the  athletics  program  far  beyond  the  bounds  of  a  single  game. 

There  are  two  types  of  pre-game  rituals  here  at  Southern  Miss;  there  are  campus  wide 
rituals  and  independent  rituals  that  players  go  through  before  every  match  up.  Whether  it 
is  tailgating  in  The  District  or  a  player  going  through  a  certain  schedule  before  a  game,  pre- 
game  rituals  add  a  dimension  to  the  athletics  program  that  cannot  be  rivaled. 

"Most  of  the  pre-game  rituals  that  I  have  personally  are  more  like  habits  or  superstitions," 
Mike  Cashion,  a  pitcher  on  the  Southern  Miss  baseball  team,  said.  "If  I  don't  do  these  things 
before  every  game  I  pitch,  mentally  and  sometimes  physically,  I  feel  out  of  rhythm." 

Some  of  the  specific  rituals  named  by  Cashion  are  the  order  he  gets  dressed  in  before  a 
game  and  a  specific  number  of  pre-game  practice  throws  he  makes.  According  to  Cashion  if 
he  does  not  throw  nine  practice  throws  consisting  of  a  certain  number  of  special  pitches  he 
does  not  perform  as  well  in  the  game.  Cashion  cites  one  game  in  which  these  rituals  were  not 
done,  and  he  was  pulled  out  of  the  game  before  the  first  inning  was  over. 

The  Alumni  Association  of  the  University  included  many  examples  of  campus  wide 
rituals  in  their  publication,  "The  Drawl."  In  this  pamphlet  the  association  discusses  events 
such  as  Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain  and  more  historic  rituals  such  as  Homecoming  and 
tailgating  in  The  District.  These  campus  wide  events  give  non-athlete  students  an  outlet  to 
express  their  support  for  the  Eagles  and  to  create  a  personal  tradition  at  the  university. 

"I  think  a  lot  of  student  athletes  and  athletes  in  general  have  a  certain  ritual  or  superstition 
because  it  is  almost  as  if  it  is  a  part  of  their  'game',"  Cashion  said. 

Although  all  students  may  not  take  part  in  pre-game  rituals  as  extraneous  and  individual 
as  Mike  Cashion,  it  is  safe  to  say  that  a  large  part  of  the  student  body  is  involved  in  the  larger 
scale  events  held  in  support  of  Golden  Eagle  athletics.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


SPORTS  RITUALS  imhe  PAST 


Like  any  other  college  or  university,  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  has  a  tradition-filled  set  of  pre-game  rituals  that  extend 
deeply  into  its  past. 

According  to  "The  Drawl",  the  Alumni  Association's  publication  on  the  history  and  traditions  of  the  university,  Southern  Miss  has 
many  pre-game  rituals  including  tailgating  in  The  District,  Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain,  The  Junior  Eagle  Club  Tunnel,  the  painting  of  the 
Eagle  Walk  and  the  "Little  Rock,"  as  well  as  all  of  the  well  known  Homecoming  events. 

"Homecoming  was  originally  held  in  May  and  actually  had  no  connection  at  all  to  football,"  Yvonne  Arnold,  head  of  the  Universities 
archives,  said. 

"Nov.  14,  1925  was  the  first  Homecoming  not  held  in  conjunction  with  the  May  commencement  events,  it  isn't  clear  that  the  events 
were  tied  to  a  football  game  until  the  homecoming  of  1927." 

This  is  a  prime  example  given  by  Arnold  of  how  one  broad  ritual  of  the  university's  past  slowly  became  a  more  athletic  driven  pre- 
game  ritual.  Arnold  said  that  much  of  the  history  of  the  pre-game  rituals  at  the  university  is  still  unknown  and  she  is  currently  involved  in 
research  in  this  area.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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m 

Sophomore  Mike  Cashion,  a  business 
administration  major  from  Clinton,  Miss.,  wears 
his  lucky  socks.  Cashion  will  be  the  No.  3  starter 
in  pitching  rotation  this  baseball  season.  Photo 
by  Janet  Payne 


This  stuffed  animal  named 
Riley  serves  as  the  baseball 
team's  lucky  monkey.  The 
monkey  accompanies  the 
baseball  team  in  the  dugout 
through  every  game. 
Photo  by  Janet  Payne 


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143 


Student  organizations  are  a  cornerstone  of  student  life  that  have  been  around  since  the 
beginning,  but  many  changes  have  been  made  over  time  that  reflect  the  larger  and  more 
complex  student  body  enrolled  at  Southern  Miss  each  consecutive  year.  Organizations  such 
as  the  Girls  Tomato  Club,  the  Beau-Not  Club,  and  even  the  Bobbed  Hair  Club  were  the 
original  social  outlets  for  students  in  1912,  but  these  have  been  replaced  by  hundreds  of 
more  specialized  and  sometimes  less  frivolous  groups.  Students  may  now  become  a  part  of 
the  various  service  oriented  groups  on  campus  such  as  Amnesty  International,  major-based 
groups  such  as  the  Fashion  Merchandising  Organization,  or  even  organizations  based  on 
interests  such  as  capture  the  flag.  The  diversity  available  in  these  organizations  appeals  to  the 
various  talents  and  interests  of  the  students  enrolled  at  Southern  Miss. 


The  SGA  was  formed  in  the  first  year  of  the  college,  an  Honors  Council  was  established 
as  the  overseers  of  student  deportment,  and  many  clubs  were  founded  that  are  still  nationally 
recognized.  Originally,  the  YMCA  and  the  YWCA  were  very  influential  on  campus,  and 
many  religious  based  organizations  such  as  Bible  clubs  were  established  that  resemble  the 
BSU  and  other  current  faith-based  organizations  on  campus.  The  general  concept  of  student 
involvement  has  changed  very  little  over  what  has  been  almost  a  century,  rather  it  is  the 
method  of  involvement  that  has  changed.  Like  other  parts  of  the  university,  the  available 
student  organizations  have  evolved  to  fit  the  times  and  this  is  the  adaptive  aspect  of  the 
legacy,  the  ability  to  maintain  flexibility  without  losing  sight  of  the  focus,  the  students. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


ENTERTAINING 

TH  E  CROWD 


the  pride 


From  its  formation  in  1920  as  a  20  member  military  band,  The 
Pride  of  Mississippi  Marching  Band  has  grown  and  now  totals  over 
250  members.  Over  50  percent  of  the  members  are  music  majors.  It 
also  includes  41  Dixie  Darlings  and  16  color  guard  members. 

"It  is  a  social  thing.  It  is  a  shared  experience;  from  that  first  hot 
day  at  band  camp  to  the  last  performance  in  December  when  you  are 
freezing.  Knowing  that  you  are  sharing  that  same  experience  with 
other  people  creates  a  bond,"  Brad  Snow,  assistant  director  of  The 
Pride  of  Mississippi  Marching  Band,  said. 

Drum  major  Chris  Cline  agrees  with  Snow.  He  said  being  a  part 
of  The  Pride  has  made  him  a  more  social  person. 

"I've  made  so  many  friends  in  The  Pride.  Many  of  these 
friendships  will  last  a  lifetime.  My  greatest  memories  of  college  were 
made  in  The  Pride,"  Cline,  a  senior  music  education  major,  said. 

Cline  has  been  a  drum  major  for  The  Pride  for  three  years.  He 
said  this  experience  has  prepared  him  for  his  future,  which  includes 
being  a  music  teacher. 

"My  position  as  drum  major  has  also  served  as  a  laboratory  to 
help  me  to  develop  my  teaching  and  leadership  skills.  The  skills 
that  I've  developed  while  participating  in  The  Pride  will  always  be 
valuable  in  my  career  as  a  future  music  educator,"  Cline  said. 

Tracy  Smith,  director  of  the  Dixie  Darlings,  is  also  thrilled  about 
being  associated  with  The  Pride  again. 

"I  feel  very  honored  to  be  a  part  of  The  Pride.  My  memories  of 
being  a  Dixie  Darling  were  great  and  it  is  wonderful  to  again  to  be  a 
part  of  the  group  and  their  tradition  of  excellence,"  Smith  said. 

She  feels  the  hard  work  and  dedication  of  being  actively  involved 
in  The  Pride  is  not  only  beneficial  to  students'  majors,  but  it  spills 
over  into  every  aspect  of  their  lives. 


The  color  guard  adds  a  touch 
of  southern  flare  to  The  Pride 
with  thier  display  of  flags 
and  routines.  They  remain  a 
crowd  favorite  each  year. 


"Our  group  [Dixie  Darlings]  is  always  made  up  of  very  strong 
and  independent  ladies  who  are  active  not  only  in  the  area  of  dance, 
but  also  community  service,  civil  organizations  and  their  school,' 
Smith  said. 

A  visible  sign  of  the  band's  strength  and  dedication  came  aftei 
Hurricane  Katrina  scattered  its  members  in  all  different  directions.  Snow, 
said  this  was  one  of  his  most  challenging  times  as  a  band  director. 

"About  four  days  after  the  hurricane,  I  personally  called  everyone 
in  the  band.  I  had  to  find  out  who  was  coming  back.  We  had  tc 
rework  a  lot  of  things  to  accommodate  the  people  that  we  lost  and 
gained,"  Snow  said. 

The  Pride  of  Mississippi  Marching  Band  did  exactly  what  theii 
name  says.  It  showed  its  pride  in  Mississippi  by  continuing  tc 
entertain  crowds  at  pep  rallies  and  football  games.  Snow  said  this 
commitment  comes  from  knowing  that  The  Pride  and  the  athletic} 
department  are  partners. 

"You  won't  find  anybody  that  is  a  bigger  fan  of  the  athletics! 
program  than  the  members  of  the  band  because  we  are  partners.  II; 
they  are  doing  well,  we  do  well.  We  take  it  very  personal  on  game  day 
if  the  crowd  is  not  fired  up,"  Snow  said. 

He  wants  the  crowd  and  band  members  to  continue  to  have  pride 
in  The  Pride. 

"I  would  like  to  see  us  continue  to  carry  on  the  traditions  thai; 
have  been  established  since  1920.  We  would  like  to  build  upon  them,' 
Snow  said.   Story  by  Justin  Smith 


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The    Pride's   job    is    not   just 
on  the  field.    They  keep  the 
crowd    fired    up    during    the 
game  as  well. 
All  photos  by  Jennifer  Pelcher 


The  Pride  adds  excitement  and  energy  to  the  atmosphere  as  the  football  team  enters  The  Rock  through  a  cloud  of  smoke.    They  not  only  provide  musical  entertan 
up  the  crowd  with  music  for  cheers  at  crucial  points  during  the  game. 


"ient  from  the  tit 


THE  PRIDE  149 


First  Row:  Captains-  Megan  Amedeo,  Amanda  Rabalais,  LeAnne  Miller,  Jessica  Bueto  Second  Row:  Erica  Bennett,  Tess  Poothullil,  Rebeka  Barclay,  Erin  Parker,  Delania  Pruett,  Melissa  Harmsh,  Sarah: 
Conque,  Kayla  Russo,  Les-Leigh  Friedman  Third  Row:  Allison  Combes,  Jessica  Buckelew,  Anna  Smith,  Channing  Robinson,  Gabrielle  Brown,  Melissa  Demma,  Jade  White,  Jennifer  Cornette,  Amber 
Schaffer,  Lmdsey  Frierson,  Brittany  Ginn,  Addie  Williams  Fourth  Row:  Lindsey  Boler,  Tiffany  Bird,  Mandi  Magill,  Melissa  Pucket-lieutenant,  Mardia  Wicks,  Brooke  Kellerhals,  Sarah  Rouse,  Kendall  Levens 
Megan  Morien   Not  Pictured:   Megan  Lee,  Kathryn  Gray,  Katie  Piddington,  Magon  Tubbs,  Courntey  Langford,  Elizabeth  Bridges,  Michelle  Mason,  Lina  Ow  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


The  Dixie  Darlings  march  in 
unison  down  the  Eagle  Walk 
during     pre-game     activities, 
o  by  Chris  Payne 


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DARLINGS 

OF  THE  PI  PI   D 


Photo  by  Chris  Payne 

Before  the  football  team  kicks-off  the  first  ball  at  The  Rock, 
41  young  ladies  do  some  kicking  of  their  own  on  the  field.  These 
performers  are  the  Dixie  Darlings.  They  get  the  crowd  pumped-up 
about  Southern  Miss  athletics  by  dancing  to  such  songs  as  "Dixie," 
"The  Southern  Miss  Fight  Song"  and  "The  Hey  Song." 

In  1954,  Dr.  Raymond  Mannoni  founded  the  Dixie  Darlings.  He 
wanted  a  dance  team  to  accompany  The  Pride  of  Mississippi  Marching 
Band.  They  wore  a  black  velvet  costume,  which  included  white  boots 
with  black  fringe  and  donned  white  gloves. 

Now  some  52  years  later,  the  Dixie  Darlings  still  wear  the  white 
boots  and  white  gloves.  However,  their  dance  routines  have  changed 
since  their  first  performance. 

"We  are  still  a  precision  group,  but  have  added  in  technical 
elements  that  are  new  to  the  field  of  dance  since  the  group  was 
formed.  We  also  participate  in  pep  rallies  using  hip-hop  dance  to 
show  the  versatility  of  the  dancers  and  appeal  to  the  students,"  Tracy 
Smith,  director  of  the  Dixie  Darlings,  said. 

Smith  has  a  special  love  for  the  Dixie  Darlings  because  she  also 
marched  in  the  homecoming  parades  and  strutted  across  the  field  in 
her  Dixie  Darling  uniform.  She  said  that  being  prepared  and  well 
trained  are  the  secret  ingredients  to  having  a  flawless  performance. 
She  also  said  this  is  the  perfect  cure  for  nervousness. 

"These  girls  are  seasoned  performers,  so  they  have  learned  to  deal 
with  the  nervousness  through  the  vears.  However,  the  excitement 
and  energy  of  the  crowd  helps  calm  them  so  they  can  enjov  the 
performance,"  Smith  said. 

Current  team  captain  Megan  Amedeo,  a  senior  marketing  major 
from  Chalmette,  La.,  said  that  the  large  crowds  and  bright  lights  do 
not  bother  her  anymore.  She  has  released  the  butterflies  out  of  her 
stomach  and  filled  her  mind  with  treasured  Dixie  Darling  moments. 


Rain  or  shine,  the  Dixie 
Darlings  are  dedicated  to 
the  spirit  of  the  game  in  full 
uniform.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


"My  favorite  moment  of  Dixie  Darlings  is  either  walking  through 
Eagle  Walk  or  strutting  out  at  pre-game.  1  still  get  chills  after  three 
years  every  time  I  do  these  two  things.  1  love  hearing  the  crowd  and 
just  being  there  it  seems  special,"  Amedeo  said. 

She  said  she  loves  everv  minute  of  being  a  part  of  the  team 
because  of  the  life  lessons  she  has  learned. 

"The  Dixie  Darlings  has  had  a  positive  effect  on  my  life  because  it 
taught  me  how  to  work  well  with  others  especially  during  homecoming 
for  the  Dixie  Darlings'  50th  anniversary,"  Amedeo  said. 

Nervousness  before  a  performance  has  also  turned  into  excitement 
for  Dixie  Darling  member  Lindsav  Boler,  a  junior  speech  pathology 
major  from  Chatom,  Ala.  She  acknowledges  that  dancing  on  the  field 
during  the  halftime  show  and  other  places  is  about  giving  an  audience 
a  chance  to  see  their  hard  work. 

"Being  a  Dixie  Darling  is  not  an  easy  as  it  may  look.  A  lot  of  hard 
work  goes  into  each  performance  and  because  of  this  1  am  a  more 
disciplined  person,"  Boler  said. 

Smith  expects  Boler,  Amedeo  and  other  members  will  keep  kicking 
and  jumping  high  on  the  field  and  in  life.  She  also  wants  them  to 
remember  that  the  Dixie  Darlings  had  a  part  in  shaping  their  success. 

"1  hope  each  of  these  girls  will  continue  to  strive  for  excellence  in 
anything  thev  choose,  and  remember  that  the  hard  work  that  gets  them 
to  each  goal  is  part  of  the  fun  and  a  necessity  of  life,"  Smith  said. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith 


DIXIE  DARLINGS 


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RECRUITING 


FOR  THE 


FUTURE 


eagle  connection 


Eagle  Connection  is  an  organization  made  of  nearly  50  members 
who  work  diligently  to  recruit  potential  students  to  the  university. 
They  use  events  such  as  Black  and  Gold  Dav,  Honors  Dav  and 
information  fairs  to  persuade  students  to  come  to  Southern  Miss. 
During  these  activities,  members  answer  any  questions  future 
students  may  have  about  the  campus  in  hopes  of  increasing  the 
student  enrollment  and  retention. 

"The  purpose  of  Eagle  Connection  is  to  encourage  them  not  only 
to  come  to  Southern  Miss,  but  also  to  ignite  a  love  for  all  that  it  has  to 
offer,"  Stephanie  Napier,  Eagle  Connection  president,  said. 


This  organization  carries  a  unique  responsibility  of  connecting 
high  school  and  transfer  students  with  a  Golden  Eagle  education. 

"Eagle  Connection  stands  out  because  it  is  an  organization  that  ! 
benefits  the  school  directly.  We  are  focused  on  representing  Southern: 
Miss  in  the  most  positive  way  in  order  to  attract  potential  leaders  to 
the  campus,"  Napier  said. 

Other  members  include  David  Walker,  vice  president;  Leslie 
Prude,   secretary  and  Emily  Deluka,   social  chair.  The  advisor  isi  ■ 
Amanda  King,  admissions  counselor.  Story  by  Justin  Smith 


EAGLE  CONNECTION 


Member  List:  Sara  Bailey,  Shunta'  Bolden,  Lindsi  Boulette,  Elizabeth  Bridges,  Kyle  Brown,  Carmen  Buford,  Kathryn  Bush,  Ashley  Cangelosi,  Charles  Childress,  Matthew  Davis,  Emily  Deluca,  Tabitha  Ep 
person,  Vincent  Fabra,  Brandi  Ferrer,  Ashley  Grant,  Beth  Guess,  Laura  Guiles,  Ronnie  Herbert,  Kelly  Hembree,  Leslie  Holder,  Kelly  Hollingsworth,  April  Ivins,  Brittney  Johnson,  Laurie  Johnston,  Ashle) 
Johnston,  Erin  Lambert,  Alicia  Lane,  Haley  Lewis,  Ashley  Long,  Joshua  Mannmo,  MacAllister  Marshall,  Kwamina  Mason,  Lauren  McDougald,  Jamie  McKercher,  Adrienne  Mullins,  George  Napier,  Stephanie 
I  lapier,  Anne  Nehlig,  Holly  Pace,  Carmen  Pitts,  Lesley  Prude,  Alma  Santillan,  Pamela  Scott,  Houstan  Steelman,  Tamekia  Stewart,  David  Turner,  David  Walker,  Hillry  Walters,  Mallori  Watson,  Gray  Wi 
1  er,  Megan  Wilkinson,  Emily  Zelenka    Photo  submitted  by  Eagle  Connection 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


STUDENT  BROADCASTERS  ASSOCIATION 


First  Row:    Chandra  Jones,  Tonya  Jenkins-  public  relations,  Meaghan  Mitchell-  co-vice  president,  Justin  Smith-  president,  Kevin  Wheeler-  co-vice  president,  J i Mian  Harper- 
secretary,  Sarah  Stone.  Second  Row:  Sheree  Medley,  Karrie  Leggett,  Latoya  Veal,  Alan  Wheat,  Charles  Johnson,  Eadie  Kolbo,  Ednck  Miller,  Toni  Miller 
Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


SPEECH  AND  HEARING  ASSOCIATION 


Student  Speech  and  Hearing  Associaton  2005-2006  members  Photo  submitted  by  Student  Speech  and  Hearing  Association 


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ERSHIP 


They  dress  in  yellow  jackets.  They  represent  the  pride  and  history 
of  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  Thev  are  Southern  Stvle. 

Southern  Style  serves  as  the  official  Mack  and  gold  ambassadors 
at  university  events  including  Founder's  Day  and  graduation. 

"I  think  this  group  is  unique  in  that  it  has  such  a  long  legacy  of 
campus  leaders,"  Wynde  Fitts,  director  of  the  first  year  experience,  said. 

One  of  their  most  anticipated  duties  comes  in  the  summer 
months,  when  they  welcome  hundreds  of  freshmen  to  the  campus 
during  Preview  and  Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week.  Thev  fill  students 
in  on  Southern  Miss  history  and  spirit  cheers,  and  answer  any 
questions  curious  minds  may  have. 

"This  group  of  students  is  on  the  front  line  with  all  new  students  as 
they  come  in  for  registration  and  orientation,"  Fitts  said. 

She  said  incoming  freshmen  love  the  25  member  Southern  Stvle 
staff  so  much,  they  cannot  wait  to  become  members  themselves. 
"So  manv  freshmen  ask  me  how  thev  can  be  a  part  of  Southern  Stvle. 
I  hear  stories  every  day  of  how  a  member  of  Southern  Style  impacted 
them  as  new  students,  and  how  thev  want  to  give  back  to  Southern 
Miss  bv  being  a  team  member  one  day,"  Fitts  said. 

Southern  Stvle  member  David  Walker  said  the  impact  Southern 
Style  had  on  him  while  he  was  a  freshman  was  unforgettable.  This  is 
why  he  decided  to  become  a  member  of  this  prestigious  group. 

"I  had  been  interested  in  Southern  Style  since  my  first  time  on 
the  campus.  They  helped  me  through  my  orientation.  From  that  day, 
I  knew  that's  what  I  wanted  to  do  when  I  got  here,"  Walker,  a  junior 
psychology  major  from  Birmingham,  Ala.,  said. 


Southern  Style  honored  their 
legacy  of  leadership  this  year 
by  holding  a  reunion  with 
former  members.  There  were 
many  displays  of  Southern 
Style  memorabilia  and  former 
members  were  gifted  with 
Southern  Miss  merchadise. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


Tommy  Cullinan,  a  Southern  Stvle  member  and  graduate 
student  in  college  student  personnel  from  Gulfport,  Miss.,  feels  his 
involvement  with  the  group  will  give  him  valuable  experience  he  can 
use  in  the  future. 

"It  gives  me  a  great  deal  of  professional  experience  in  respect 
to  everything  that  goes  into  running  an  entire  division  of  student 
affairs  and  all  of  the  work  and  preparation  that  goes  into  putting  on  a; 
successful  orientation  program,"  Cullinan  said. 

He  calls  serving  as  a  member  of  Southern  Style  an  honor  and  a 
privilege.  He  adds  that  the  yellow  jacket  that  they  wear  symbolizes! 
the  heart  of  the  university  and  the  75-vear-old  organization. 

"When  you  put  on  that  yellow  jacket  it  gives  you  a  sense  of  pride! 
and  history.  You  are  not  just  representing  yourself  and  your  team.  You! 
are  representing  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  and  all  of  the 
Southern  Style  members  that  came  before  you,"  Cullinan  said. 

Both  Walker  and  Cullinan  feel  being  members  of  Southern  Stvle; 
gives  them  a  chance  to  give  back  to  the  Golden  Eagle  community.j 
Fitts  said  she  encourages  these  kinds  of  thoughts  because  it  means 
she  has  done  her  job. 

"I  feel  that  being  a  part  of  Southern  Stvle  is  an  incredible 
opportunity  to  grow  as  a  leader,  but  more  importantly  grow  as  a 
servant  leader.  If  a  student  hasn't  changed  and  matured  once  they 
finish  being  a  member  of  the  Southern  Style  team,  I  haven't  done  my: 
job,"  Fitts  said.   Story  by  Justin  Smith 


II 


154 


ORGANIZATIONS 


Member  List:  Tim  Bennet,  Ethan  Bratton,  LaKeisha  Bryant,  Lorijo  Butler,  Angela  Coleman,  Tommy  Cullman,  Shannon  Davis,  Tabitha  Epperson,  Gene  Gouaux,  Jordan  Haley,  Megan  Harris,  Leslie  Holder, 
Brian  Hudson,  Lyndsey  Jalvia,  Sydney  Krhut,  Erin  Lambert,  Alicia  Lane,  Jeremy  Miller,  Kristen  Mitchell,  Alvin  McKiniey,  Sara  Nicholson,  Kellie  StCyr,  Leslie  Stevens,  David  Walker,  Maggie  Wesley 
Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


One  of  the   n     s1    m| 
|obs     of     a     Sou*"'  i        Styh 
member  I         i  ent    new 

Southern    M  tudem 

campus  during  | 
For  many  students  their  first 
memory  of  Southern  Miss  is 
being  greeted  and  assisted 
thei  Style  members. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


SOUTHERN'  STYLE 


155 


Daniel  De  La  Puente  works 
on  copy  for  The  Student 
Printz.  The  staff  spends  many 
hours  on  Mondays  perfecting 
layouts  for  publication  on 
lays  and  Thursdays. 


ORGANIZATIONS 


KEEEPING  STUDENTS 

INFORMED 


he 


stud 


In  a  basement  room  of  Southern  Hall  is  a  group  of  students  who 
publish  a  newspaper  called  "The  Student  Printz."  This  paper  has  been 
responsible  for  covering  some  of  the  major  stories  that  affect  the 
campus,  the  Hattiesburg  community  and  the  world.  The  staff  covers 
all  these  headlines  in  a  way  appealing  to  college  students. 

"We  [The  Printz]  give  a  perspective  that  college  students  can 
relate  to.  Usually  in  other  media,  thev  do  not  do  that  because  their 
audience  is  not  targeted  toward  them.  We  take  issues  and  relate  to 
them  so  they  (students)  know  what  is  going  on,"  Porsha  Jackson, 
opinions  editor  and  a  senior  public  relations  major  from  Oakland, 
Calif.,  said. 

Jackson  decided  to  join  the  staff  after  she  interned  at  a  newspaper 
in  California.  She  said  she  loves  giving  her  opinions  on  topics  that 
affect  all  college  students. 

"I  love  being  around  a  diverse  group  of  students  that  have 
different  opinions  than  I  do.  I  also  like  to  find  out  what  is  going 
on  in  the  community  and  the  campus  and  share  my  opinion  of  it," 
Jackson  said. 

Executive  Editor  Noel  Wilkinson  remembers  covering  such  stories 
as  President  Shelby  Thames  taking  office,  the  SACS  accreditation 
and,  of  course,  Hurricane  Katrina. 

To  keep  students  interested  in  stories  like  these,  The  Printz 
changed  its  format  to  resemble  a  more  realistic  newspaper. 

"We  have  moved  from  a  tabloid  style  of  black  and  white  to  a  broad 
sheet  with  full  color  on  the  front  and  back  page  format.  It  prepares  us 
more  for  the  real  world  because  most  major  newspapers  are  a  broad 


format,"  Wilkinson,  a  senior  photo/journalism  major  from  Baton 
Rouge,  La.,  said. 

He  also  said  the  newspaper  is  now  online.  This  increases 
readership  and  allows  anyone  with  access  to  a  computer  a  chance  to 
comment  on  articles  published. 

"Now  that  we  have  it  online  it  has  broadened  it.  All  the  alumni 
can  read  it  no  matter  where  thev  are.  We  can  also  get  input  a  lot 
easier.  There  are  bulletin  boards  right  underneath  the  article  and 
students  give  feedback  about  the  story,"  Wilkinson  said. 

This  is  good  news  for  James  McGee,  a  sophomore  exercise 
science  and  sports  medicine  major  from  Pickens,  Miss.  He  reads  the 
headlines  regularly  to  find  out  what  is  happening  around  campus. 
He  said  he  looks  forward  to  each  edition  because  it  caters  to  the 
Southern  Miss  community. 

Jessica  Klein  is  another  happy  reader.  She  is  a  very  devoted  fan 
ot  the  opinion  page. 

"My  favorite  part  is  the  political  cartoons  because  it  tells  you 
what  is  going  on  in  a  short  and  fun  way,"  Klein  said. 

"It  [the  online  paper)  is  great.  Other  schools  have  forms  where  you 
can  write  the  editor  and  sometimes  they  publish  what  you  say.  That  is 
great  because  you  can  get  a  word  in  the  newspaper,"  Klein  said. 

Wilkinson  wishes  to  continue  covering  the  stories  that  affect 
the  Southern  Miss  community  and  keep  the  attention  of  as  many 
students  as  possible,  fie  said  he  would  not  ignore  them  because  they 
are  the  reason  tor  this  publication.   Story  by  Justin  Smith 


LaShana  Sorrell  works  on  a 
news  story  for  release.  Each 
week,  the  paper  covers  major 
events  on  the  Southern  Miss 
campus  and  in  Hattiesburg. 


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V.I.S.I.O.N. 


First  Row:  Koko  Williams,  Daphne  Patton,  Lindsey  Brown,  Jade  Matthews,  Joseph  Forbes,  Taneisha  Reynolds,  Kaihia  S.  Fitch  Second  Row:  Ariel  Williams,  Erica  Faust- 
special  projects  coordinator,  Christine  Downs,  Amy  Gardner,  Laura  Usnik,  Leanne  Carr,  Shantenial  Carson-  public  relations,  Sophia  Robinson-  graduate  advisor  Third 
Row:  Brittany  Halt,  Kimberly  Abrams,  Timothy  Moncure-  president,  Adam  Wells,  Roderick  Edwards,  I'sha  Watts,  Shan  Lott,  Shelton  Pittman,  Robert  Patty,  James  McGee 
Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


REACHING  out 


TOOTHERS 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  offers  many  opportunities 
to  get  involved  with  religious  life  on  campus.  The  Baptist  Student 
Union  reaches  out  to  students  in  many  ways  to  help  students  carry  on 
their  religious  practices  or  to  create  new  ones. 

The  BSU  kicks  off  every  year  with  Survival  Weekend  to  introduce 
freshmen  and  transfer  students  to  the  BSU  and  Southern  Miss. 
This  year  266  students  participated.  During  the  fall  semester,  this 
fellowship  is  continued  each  week.  On  Tuesdays,  student  worship 
is  held  at  6:01  pm  with  a  worship  band  and  lunch  is  provided  on 
Thursdays  at  12:01  pm.  Guest  speakers  from  all  over  the  state  and 
nation  come  to  speak  at  both  events. 

The  BSU  outreach  does  not  end  on  the  Southern  Miss  campus. 

In  January,  the  BSU  held  a  winter  retreat  at  the  Pearl  River  Baptist 

Association.  The  guest  speaker,  Dr.  David  Piatt  from  New  Orleans 

Japtist  Theological  Seminary,  challenged  students  to  reach  out  to  others 


on  campus  and  around  the  world.  Over  the  Christmas  break,  students 
volunteered  to  go  on  mission  trips  to  Asia  and  Portland,  Ore.  Twenty- 
three  students  will  continue  to  answer  this  call  when  they  serve  as 
summer  missionaries  around  the  nation  and  across  the  world. 

The  BSU  provides  an  on-campus  building  for  students  to  meet 
for  weekly  events  and  Bible  studies  or  to  just  come  and  hang  out 
so  that  students  can  feel  more  at  home.  Jennifer  Petcher,  a  senior 
photojournalism  major  is  a  regular  attendee. 

"BSU  has  been  a  family  to  me  during  my  four  years  here  at 
Southern  Miss.  It's  been  a  place  of  encouragement  and  friendship,' 
Petcher  said. 

The  BSU  is   led   by  Llovd   Lunceford,   director;   Kris   Walters, 
assistant  director  and  Jenny  Harrington,  intern. 
Story  by  Jacqueline  Freels 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


PICTURE  PERFECT  MODELS 


First  Row:  Dionne  Clarke,  Airin  McGhee,  Brittany  Hughes,  Tasha  Jones,  Rachel  McDowell,  Krystal  Taylor-  president,  Taneisha  Reynolds,  Comekio  Garrett,  Deaudra 
Husband,  Kimberly  Williams,  Bernice  Wambari-  model  coach  Second  Row:  Joshua  Quinn,  Schkaria  Kelly,  Ashley  Bogan,  Jennifer  Rosebur,  Mahogany  Stevens,  India 
Backstrom,  Sheree  Montgomery-  treasurer,  Madison  Moore,  Tangelia  Bronson-  vice  president,  Danielle  Cole  Third  Row:  Cordell  Kmn,  Anthony  Nelson,  Tracy  Smith, 
Nicholas  Keith  Lewis  I,  Michael  Husband,  Quinton  Brown,  Oman  Pittman,  Marquel  Sims,  Picture  Chauncy  Webster,  Larell  Washington   Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


BAPTIST  STUDENT  UNION 


ter  becomes  a  home  away  from  home  for  many  students  durii 


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MORE 


THAN 


A 


SONG 

catholic  student  association 


Photo  by  Bart  Lambnght 

Student    life   consists   of   much   more   than    mere   academics,  worship.  Praise  and  worship  services  are  held  weekly  on  Tuesdays  a 

Religion  and  faith  based  organizations  such  as  the  Catholic  Student  St.  Thomas  and  are  also  open  to  students  who  are  not  Catholic. 
Association  are  incredibly  influential  groups  on  campus  that  allow  Fulon  said,  "Praise  and  worship  services  allow  students  to  take  J 

students  the  chance  to  worship  and  fellowship  with  one  another.  break  and  hear  some  music  that  soothes  the  monotony  of  class  work 

The   Catholic    Student   Association   is    a    faith   based    student  The  praise  songs  we  sing  provide  words  of  inspiration  that  stick  wit! 

organization  that  acts  as  an  extension  of  the  St.  Thomas  Catholic  students  and  help  them  through  the  typical  frustrations  of  being 

Church,  and  provides  students  with  opportunities  to  attend  worship  college  student." 
services  as  well  as  weekly  church  services.  Fulon  said  that  there  were  usually  15  to  20  students  at  prais 

"Praise  and  worship  gives  me  time  for  relaxation  away  from  and  worship  services,  and  that  regardless  of  the  number  involved 

school  and  all  of  the  work,"  Brady  Pitts  a  member  of  CSA,  said.  "  the  services  were  still  very  important  to  the  students  in  attendance: 

CSA  is  a  common  tie  that  allows  me  to  relate  to  other  students  in  a  Butler  added  that  the  services  were  important  for  students  on  a  socia 

special  way."  level  as  well  as  a  spiritual  level. 

The  organization  meets  every  Wednesday  and  Sunday.  Rebecca  "These  services  allow  students  the  chance  to  become  acquaintei 

Butler,  the  on-campus  director  of  CSA,  said  that  events  such  as  movie  with  other  students  who  are  Christians  and  sit  and  fellowship  in  th 

and  game  nights  help  to  provide  a  home  away  from  home  for  students  presence  of  the  Lord,"  Butler  said, 
that  may  be  far  awav  from  their  hometowns.  CSA  is  also  a  driving  force  of  community  service  on  campus  ant 

"It  is  important  for  students  to  feel  like  they  belong,  and  they  in  the  community.  Butler  said  the  group  attempts  to  do  one  servic 

know  that  they  have  people  here  that  love  them,"  Butler  said.  project  every  month.  The  service  projects  the  group  has  done  so  fa 

In  addition  to  regularly  scheduled  meetings,  the  group  sponsors  include  a  massive  amount  of  work  toward  Hurricane  Katrina  relief, 

two  annual  retreats  for  students  and  an  annual  mission  trip  to  Saltillo,  retreat  for  children  with  disabilities  and  the  annual  Halloween  Part 

Mexico.  Due  to  the  massive  damage  from  Hurricane  Katrina,  the  for  the  DuBard  School  on  campus, 
mission  trip  this  year  will  be  to  the  Mississippi  Gulf  Coast.  The  Catholic  Student  Association  is  a  group  that  is  both  sell 

Praise  and  worship  is  the  primary  spiritual  function  of  the  group,  edifying,  through  a  true  commitment  to  praise  and  worship,  and  sell 

The  music  leader,  Ryan  Fulon,  said  that  the  services  offered  are  very  sacrificing,  through  all  of  the  services  the  group  provides  throughou 

informal  and  offer  a  time  of  personal  reflection  as  well  as  a  time  for  the  year.   Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Sarah  Latza.  Beth  Williams, 
Mary  Katherine  Gwin,  and 
Toni  Brasher  raise  their  voices 
in  praise  as  they  follow  along 
in  the  new  CSA  songbooks. 
The  songbooks  are  used  at  all 
student  services  and  include 
lyrics  to  many  traditional  and 
popular  praise  and  worship 
songs.  Photo  by  Bart  lambnght 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


ISA  students  join  together  every  Sunday  and  Wednesday  after  mass  to  enjoy  fellowship  and  homecooked  meals  provided  by  parishioners.  Father  Tommy  Conway,  pastor  of  St.  Thomas,  is  always  involved 
[vith  the  student  activities.  Fr.  Conway  is  also  team  chaplain  for  the  Golden  Eagles.    Photo  submitted  by  Catholic  Student  Association 


Lisa  Paige,  a  senior  marketing 
major  from  Bay  St.  Louis,  Miss., 
and  Lmdsey  Mayhall,  a  senior 
marketing  major  from  Mobile, 
Ala.,  help  lead  the  praise  and 
worship  service.  The  CSA 
Band  leads  all  student  services 
and  is  enjoyed  by  all  who 
attend  St.  Thomas. 
Photo  by  Ran  Lambnght 


CATHOLIC  STUDENT  ASSOCIATION 


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/ 


putting  love 

'ntoACTION 


wesley  foundation 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  student  body  is  a  diverse 
one  consisting  of  a  variety  of  religious  and  denominational  viewpoints. 
The  campus  supports  these  diverse  religious  affiliations  through  a 
number  of  faith-based  organizations.  The  Wesley  Foundation  is  one 
such  group  that  seeks  to  strengthen  a  student's  relationship  with  God 
and  in  the  words  of  their  mission  statement,  "put  love  into  action." 

This  group  is  an  affiliate  of  the  United  Methodist  Church  and  acts 
to  provide  students  with  a  place  to  congregate.  Although  the  group  is 
directly  affiliated  with  the  Methodist  denomination,  members  of  other 
denominations  are  invited  to  attend  Wesley  Foundation  events. 

Wesley  Topp,  a  junior  human  performance  and  recreation 
major  and  the  foundation's  student  intern,  said  that  the  foundation 
"provides  a  place  to  get  awav  from  the  regular  student  life." 

The  foundation  has  an  on-campus  office  and  a  building  that  Topp 
said  is  used  as  a  place  where  students  come  together  to  fellowship 
with  other  students.  "School  pulls  students  in  so  many  ways,  and  this 
gives  them  somewhere  to  relax,"  Topp  said. 


Topp  and  a  small  group  of  members  explained  that  some  student 
who  are  far  away  from  their  hometowns  use  this  facility  as  a  horn 
away  from  home  where  they  can  be  comfortable. 

The  Wesley  Foundation  also  provides  students  with  missioi 
trip  opportunities  and  periodically  sponsors  an  outreach  booth  tc 
promote  the  organization  and  the  Methodist  faith.  The  mission  trij 
for  the  spring  semester  is  planned  for  mid-May  and  involves  visiting 
areas  such  as  the  Mississippi  Gulf  Coast  and  New  Orleans  that  wen 
devastated  by  Hurricane  Katrina. 

In  addition  to  these  opportunities,  the  foundation  sponsors  a  fret 
weekly  lunch  every  Thursdav  and  other  events  throughout  the  veai1 
One  large  event  sponsored  by  the  group  was  Resolution  2006,  a  weel 
long  faith  journey,  geared  toward  increasing  involvement  in  the  group 
Resolution  2006  also  provided  praise  and  worship  on  campus. 

Like  other  faith-based  organizations  at  Southern  Miss,  the  Wesle1 
Foundation  acts  to  bring  worship  opportunities  and  the  comforts  o 
home  to  the  university  campus.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


CHURCH  OF  GOD  IN  CHRIST  FELLOWSHIP 


162 


First  Row:    Cedric  Bridges,  Traci  Lewis,  Melissa  Carpenter    Second  Row:     Eason  Magee,  Deandra  Magee,  Andre  Magee,  Craig  Walker,  Dewitt  Coats,  Travis  Self 
Not  Pictured:  John  L.  Lewis  Jr.   Photo  by  Mattkw  Wilson 


ORGANIZATIONS 


WESLEY  FOUNDATION 


irst  Row:   Abbye  West,  Jill  Farmer,  Lori  Johnstion,  Dina  Randall,  Dana  Ehse  Smith   Second  Row:    Katie  Townsend,  Dawn  Douglas  Flowers,  Wesley  Topp,  Brian  Hasty,  Allen  Nobles,  Lev 
ownsend,  Joe  Hughbanks  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


CHOSEN  MINISTRIES 


First  Row:    Dorian  Randall,  Dollena  Evans,  Jason  Abrams,  Joshua  Cable,  Monica  Randle,  Lucilya  White,  Tiffany  Murphy    Second  Row:    Courtney  McKnight.  Jacqu 
Ward,  Travis  Cox,  Kimwantanial  Simmons,  Lacasa  Mosby,  Sarah  Heidelberg  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


WESLEY  FOUNDATION  163 


HABITAT  FOR  HUMANITY 


^aSfff"'! 


First  Row:    Rochelle  Hutson-  secretary,  R^ 
Payne-  treasurer  Photo  by  Bart  Lambright 


da  Crawford-  president,  Arthur  Stewart  Lumzy,  jr.-  graduate  advisor    Second  Row:    Mary  Beth  Walker  advisor,  Brandi 


SOUTHERN  MISS  CAMPUS  CIVITAN  CLUB 


First  Row:  Kelly  Ennis-  membership  director,  Kathy  Gilmore-  chaplain,  Melissa  Roughton-  secretary,  Crystal  Broome-  president,  Jessica  Rau-  public  relations  director,  Nicki 
Miller-  sgt.  at  arms  Second  Row:  Staci  Cochran,  Keith  Wilson,  Megan  Priest,  Melissa  Carpenter-  advisor,  Lavee  Sims  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


ORGANIZATIONS 


BRINGING  the 

COMMUNITY 

CLOSER 


Although     the     Presbyterian     Fellowship     provides     Christian  much  they  love  and  support  their  university,  they  have  fundraisers 

gatherings  and  study  that  teaches  the  choices  and  traditions  of  the  for  other  organizations.  The  Presbyterian  Fellowship  welcomes  all  to 

Presbyterian  faith,  its  membership  contains  all  denominations.  The  come  and  participate  in  any  of  their  activities. 

organization  is  small,  accepting  and  it's  open  to  all  students,  faculty  "We  accept  each  other  where  we  are  in  our  lives,  and  we  share 

and  staff.    The  Presbyterian  Fellowship  is  also  extremely  involved  that  with  each  other  in  our  faith,"  Amv  Ruff,  the  advisor  of  the 

[in  the  community.  For  instance,  the  Fellowship  has  retreats  and  Presbyterian  Fellowship,  said.  Story  by  Tabitha  Williams 
gatherings  as  an  effort  to  bring  the  community  closer.  To  show  how 


PRESBYTERIAN  FELLOWSHIP 


.eft  to  Right:   Mary  Robyn,  Amy  Ruff-  advisor,  Margaret  Jordan,  Will  Ratcliff  and  Tammy  Lofton  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


PRESBYTERIAN  FELLOWSHIP         165 


GROWING  in 


FAITH 


AND 


FELLOWSHIP 


The  Canterbury  Episcopal  Fellowship  is  one  of  many  religious 
organizations  represented  on  campus. 

The  fellowship  name,  Canterbury,  is  derived  from  the  location 
of  the  first  Christian  church  in  England  and  has  been  adopted  at 
many  colleges  worldwide.  Southern  Miss  has  one  of  the  three  college 
Canterbury  Episcopal  Fellowships  in  the  state. 

"We  want  do  more  outreach  in  the  future,"  William  Barfield, 
second  year  Episcopal  chaplin,  said. 

Primarily  a  worship  fellowship,  members  partake  in  worship 
services  about  four  times  weekly.  All  students  are  invited  to  partake 
in  the  group  worship  services.  They  hold  three  services  in  Danforth 
Chapel  as  well  as  an  Ash  Wednesday  service  on  campus.  Along  with 
worship,  the  members  participate  in  a  variety  of  other  activities. 


On  Halloween,  the  Canterbury  Episcopal  Fellowship  has  an  A! 
Saints  day  in  Shoemaker  Square  where  they  tell  the  history  behini 
Halloween's  existence.  One  of  the  organization's  main  events  is  th| 
Canterbury  Reception. 

The  Canterbury  Reception,  which  is  usually  held  in  the  fall,  Wcj 
pushed  back  to  January  this  year  due  to  Hurricane  Katrina  hittin 
on  the  day  of  the  reception.  The  reception  is  primarily  an  ever! 
which  allows  members  of  the  student  bodv,  facultv  and  staff  to  com! 
together  and  have  fellowship  time. 

The  Canterbury  Episcopal  Fellowship  is  working  diligent]!! 
to  share  their  beliefs  and  to  provide  a  strong  fellowship  base  fcJ 
members  of  the  Episcopal  Church  on  campus.    Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins  I 


Left  to  Right:  Wesley  Duffee-Braun,  Kan  Everett,  Susan  Olm,  Lynee  Burleigh,  Lauren  Wainwright,  Eryn  McClintock,  Glenn  Duggin,  Father  Bill  Barfield,  Susan  Barfield  All  Photos  by  Tracy  Thomas 


ORGANIZATIONS 


The  reception  gave-  fa 
and  students  time  to 
fellowship  and  catch  up  on 
all  of  the  events  during  the 
school  year  and  to  discuss 
ways  to  outreach. 


Father  William  Barfield  is 
present  at  all  Canterbury 
events  and  is  always  ready  for 
conversation  and  fellowship. 


CANTERBURY  EPISCOPAL  FELLOWSHIP 


16/ 


Rod  Taylor,  RHA  Director 
spins  cotton  candy  for  the 
crowd  as  RHA  members 
supervise.  The  day  was  full 
of  fun  and  games  as  well  as 
good  food.  It  was  a  great  way 
to  welcome  new  students  to 
Southern  Miss 
Photo  submitted  by  RHA 


The  RHA  fall  carnival  brought 
many  activites  to  Shoemaker 
Square.  No  carnival  would  be 
complete  without  the  food. 
Photo  submitted  by  RHA 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


IMPROVING  LIFE 

(^)j\|    (^/\i^il    LJ!S    res'dence  hall   association 


Southern  Miss  is  a  university,  a  community  and  a  home  for 
many  students  of  various  cultures.  Because  of  this  diversity  and  the 
university's  commitment  to  excellence,  groups  such  as  the  Residence 
Hall  Association  exist  to  optimize  residence  life  and  the  on-campus 
experience  for  students. 

The  Residence  Hall  Association  is  a  uniquely  structured 
organization  on  campus  that  seeks  to  improve  every  facet  of 
residence  life  including  the  maintenance  of  dormitory  facilities  and 
on-campus  services  such  as  dining.  They  even  sponsor  events  such 
as  a  winter  formal  and  other  parties  to  make  residence  life  enjoyable 
and  entertaining. 

"Students  who  come  from  a  long  way  away  have  to  stay  on 
campus,  and  this  organization  gives  them  a  way  to  get  involved  in 
campus  affairs,"  Rod  Taylor,  the  current  president  of  RHA,  said. 

Taylor  stressed  that  because  these  students  have  no  choice  but 
to  remain  on  campus  they  need  a  way  to  voice  their  opinions  and 
concerns  about  the  facilities  available  to  them.  He  added  that  by 
voicing  their  opinions,  students  are  able  to  have  their  needs  catered 
to  and  can  then  fully  enjoy  the  experience  of  living  on  campus 
surrounded  by  entertainment  and  other  social  outlets.  By  having  an 
organization  centered  on  constantly  revising  the  system,  residence 
life  continuously  improves. 

Members  of  RHA  are  obtained  through  elections  held  in 
the  opening  weeks  of  the  fall  semester.  This  is  an  organizational 


structure  that  requires  students  to  trulv  seek  a  position  in  the 
organization  insuring  an  active  membership.  Each  residence  hall  has 
a  representative  who  lives  in  the  hall,  and  according  to  Tavlor  this 
must  be  a  person  who  likes  to  get  involved  and  is  not  afraid  to  speak 
up  about  problems. 

Like  many  other  organizations,  RHA  is  also  involved  in  various 
community  service  activities  such  as  tutoring  at  Alder's  Gate,  Toys 
for  Tots  and  cleanup  in  the  Pinehaven  area.  Taylor  said  that  these 
activities,  especially  campus  based  services,  show  the  overall  goal  of 
RHA,  to  make  campus  more  livable. 

In  addition  to  service  opportunities  for  the  members,  RHA 
sponsors  a  Super  Bowl  Partv,  a  Mardi  Gras  Partv  and  even  a  Fall 
Carnival  for  entertainment  purposes.  Tavlor  explained  that  the 
carnival  last  year  served  as  a  means  of  fostering  a  sense  of  community 
throughout  the  student  body  on  campus. 

"The  carnival  is  important  because  during  the  fall  there  isn't  a  lot 
to  do,  and  this  gives  people  from  all  over  campus  a  chance  to  mingle 
and  make  friends  very  easily,"  Taylor  said. 

By  providing  students  with  entertainment,  nicely  kept  residence 
halls  and  the  necessary  facilities  for  comfortable  living,  RHA  plays  a 
major  role  in  each  resident's  daily  life.  This  organization  is  unique  in 
its  structure  and  its  determination  to  help  residents  who  may  be  far 
from  their  families  to  feel  at  home  here  at  Southern  Miss. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


First  Row:  Rheo  Morris,  Selethia  Malone,  Trakena  Cole,  Rod  Taylor-  RHA  director,  Rosanna  Hawkins,  Dommickjones,  Tom  Sharp  Second  Row:  Jennifer  Pendley,  Brittany  Jones,  Laura  Beth,  Jessica  Horn. 
Nichole  Triplett,  Sady  Malik,  Ivory  Cancer,  David  Turner,  Krista  Miller,  Derrick  Jones,  Tearanny  Street  Third  Row:  Vaughn  gray,  JaRita  Booker,  Stepanie  Mosely.  Rene  Jackson,  Petrice  Jones.  Dalaman 
Jones,  Lakecia  Williams,  Ryan  Rush,  Rod  Thurman,  Joelle  Wilcots,  Ashley  Smith,  Stephen  McCay   Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


RESIDENCE  HALL  ASSOCIATION 


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NATIONAL  RESIDENCE  HALL  HONARARY 


Left  to  Right:   Devann  Underwood,  TraKena  Cole,  Serena  Lacoste,  Savaya  Harison,  Aemee  Gros,  Portia  Collins,  Stacey  Cole  Photo  by  Matikta  Wilson 


EAGLE  AMBASSADORS 


First  Row:  Olenthia  Woodley,  Jillian  Harper,  Shayla  Stennis,  Kenya  Adams,  Kati  Mitchell  Second  Row:  Breonna  Ponder,  Deidra  Bolton,  Michelle  D'Amico,  Mary  Anna 
McManus,  Julie  Sheridan,  Michelle  Ghunmeyeen,  Carrie  Tilley  Third  Row:  Alechia  Lockhart,  Takesha  Robinson,  Jenell  Ward,  Brena  Ward,  Christina  Nichols,  Christina  Carrere 
Photo  by  US/V1  Photo  Services 


170         ORGANIZATIONS 


a  SHOW 

ofCHARACTER 


The  National  Residence  Hall  Honorary  (NRHH)  recognizes 
faculty,  staff  and  students  who  give  unselfishly  and  show  exceptional 
character  to  fellow  students  and  co-workers.  The  organization  is 
made  of  the  top  one  percent  of  students  in  residence  halls. 

NRHH  officers  include:  president,  Trakena  Cole;  vice  president, 
Elizabeth  Bridges;  secretary,  Brieah  Hudson;  assistant  secretary, 
Shavava  Harlson  and  graduate  advisor,  Serena  Loconte. 

NRHH  chooses  outstanding  students  each  month  from  submitted 
Of  the  Months  (OTMs).  The  organization  selects  one  or  two  students 


to  represent  Southern  Miss  in  the  state  NRHH.  If  he  or  she  is  picked 
by  the  state,  they  have  a  chance  to  compete  in  the  national  branch. 

"We  encourage  others  to  go  above  and  beyond  when  aiding 
individuals  on  campus.  This  brings  us  closer  to  becoming  a  more 
interactive  USM  community,"  Cole  president  of  NRHH,  said. 

Cole  also  said  she  wants  to  increase  student  involvement  in 
NRHH  and  to  encourage  more  people  to  recognize  those  who  serve 
in  the  shadows  of  Southern  Miss.  Story  by  Justin  Smith 


GAMMA 


First  Row:    Keith  Hembree-  President,  Jayme  Thompson,  Leah  Schultz,  Melmda  Gonzalez,  Allyson  Liner,  Nicole  Cohea,  Kady  Collier,  Margaret  Emery    Second  Row:    Lucy 
Newman,  Amara  Beech,  Erin  Sheppard,  Anna  Brannin,  Miranda  Street  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


RESIDENCE  HALL  HONOR  HONORARY 


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GREEK  SEEKERS 


First  Row:   Ebony  Berry,  Haey  Hilton,  Jennifer  Gunn,  Traci  Haag  Second  Row:  Anna  Smith,  Ansley  Smith,  Emily  Zelenka,  Leslie  Spencer,  Machel  Weinacker,  Stephanie 
Napier  Third  Row:   Dee  Anna  Runnels,  Lucy  Newman,  Robert  Reeder,  Keith  Hembree,  Jake  Meek,  Ryan  Mahoney,  David  Morris,  Melissa  Freyder,  Kelly  Speer 
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LIFTING  OTHERS 


HIGHER 


ideal  women 


IDEAL  Women  is  a  branch  of  The  National  Association  of 
Colored  Women's  Clubs,  Inc  (NACWC).  It  promotes  the  quality  of 
life  by  inspiring  the  respect  of  others,  enhances  the  growth  and  the 
development  of  our  youth,  encourages  education  responsibility  and 
establishes  friendship  among  the  human  race. 

"An  ideal  woman  is  one  who  has  values,  morals  and  goals.  She 
prides  herself  in  giving  back  to  the  community  and  constantly  strives 
to  make  a  positive  difference  in  the  lives  of  others,"  Carmen  Buford, 
IDEAL  Women  president,  said. 

Buford  along  with  several  other  ladies  including  Constance  Cash, 
vice  president,  Kiange  Kemp,  treasurer;  Tina  Nguyen,  secretary; 
Veronica  Davis,  public  relations  chair;  Jillian  Harper,  fundraising 
chair  and  Courtney  Fields,  community  service  chair  all  work  to  share 
ideas,  form  bonds  and  reach  out  to  those  in  need. 


"The  future  of  IDEAL  Women  is  bright.  Every  year  we  have 
tremendous  attendance  at  our  membership  mixers.  This  shows  that 
there  are  many  young  ladies  who  want  to  make  a  difference  in  their 
community,"  Buford  said. 

One  of  the  ways  this  organization  tries  to  make  a  difference  is 
through  its  campus  involvement.  "Coping  with  Katrina"  and  "Do 
Black  Men  Love"  are  two  programs  the  organization  played  host  to 
during  the  Fall  2005  semester.  They  also  participated  in  the  Fill  the 
Stocking  Toy  Drive,  the  American  Heart  Walk  and  Martin  Luther, 
King  Day  of  Service. 

"We  are  a  group  of  women  with  a  common  goal  and  that  is  to  lift 
others  higher  as  we  continue  to  climb,  thus  our  motto  'Lifting  as  we: 
Climb',"  Buford  said.   Story  by  Justin  Smith 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


UNION  ADVISORY  BOARD 


First  Row:  Taj  Stewart,  Brandi  Ferrer,  Mark  Carter,  Emily  Simpson,  Ronnie  Herbert  Second  Row:  Cassie  Ziegler,  Janet  Payne,  Fran  Jones-  advisor 
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IDEAL  WO 


First  Row:  Jillian  Harper,  Constance  Cash,  Carmen  Buford,  Kierra  Outlaw,  Courtney  Fields  Second  Row:  Latoya  Roberts,  Lashonda  May,  Rochelle  Hutson  Veronica  Davis,  Jasmine  Bradley  Third  Row: 
Adrieinne  Walton,  Shaundraya  Pride,  Ramonica  Martin,  Sheneka  Jones,  Alicia  Roby,  Ivory  Cancer,  Takeisha  Tillman,  Angela  lyanobar,  Natalie  Lee,  Kimberly  Green  Fourth  Row:  Raven  Wilson,  Aa'Keela 
Hudrall,  I'Sha  Watts,  Lauren  McGowan,  Kristal  Pollard,  Terica  Carter,  Mon|ineh  Springer  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


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LEARNING 

while  LEADING 


The  Southern  Miss  Golden  Eagle  Battalion,  the  Reserve  Officer 
Training  Corps  (ROTC)  program  at  the  university,  promotes 
the  fundamental  ideals  of  leadership.  This  helps  the  student  to 
augment  their  studies  with  practical  knowledge  and  makes  multiple 
opportunities  available  for  the  student  upon  graduation. 

The  ROTC  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  was 
activated  in  1950  as  an  artillery  unit  by  an  act  of  Congress.  Since 
this  time,  the  program  has  sought  to  provide  students  with  the  basic 
leadership  skills  sought  after  by  international  companies  and  provide 
the  armed  services  with  skilled  reserve  officers. 

"ROTC  teaches  leadership  skills  that  companies  are  looking  for, 
and  students  can  use  this  leadership  training  to  secure  a  job,"  Major 
William  T  Smith,  recruiting  operations  officer,  said.  "This  program  is 
very  advantageous  in  the  civilian  world,  not  just  in  the  military." 

Students  entering  the  program  can  choose  to  enroll  only  in 
basic  classes,  or  they  can  be  contracted  and  join  the  military  after 
graduation.  The  many  advantages  of  being  a  contracted  student  in 
the  program  include  scholarship  monev  and  a  guaranteed  job  after 
college.  According  to  Lieutenant  Colonel  Charles  Mitchell,  the 
department  chair,  contracted  students  are  commissioned  as  officers 
in  the  Army  Reserves  upon  graduation  and  need  not  worry  about 
paying  for  college. 

Lieutenant  Colonel  Mitchell  said,  "ROTC  members  are  students 
first,  they  have  to  graduate,  but  the  ROTC  acts  as  their  part-time  job. 
Commissioned  students  are  getting  enough  money  that  they  should 
be  able  to  live  comfortably  and  concentrate  on  their  duties  here  and 
elsewhere  on  campus." 


This  member  proudly  makes 
his  pledge  to  the  program  and 
his  country.  ROTC  members 
are  instilled  with  leadership  on 
campus  and  will  continue  this 
leadership  after  graduation. 
Photo  submitted  by  Army  ROTC 


army  rote 

The  ROTC  at  Southern  Miss  is  separated  into  the  different 
branches  of  the  Armed  Forces  at  the  more  advanced  levels  of  the 
program,  but  all  students  are  required  to  take  the  base-level  classes  of 
the  program  which  focus  on  individual  leadership.  Mitchell  said  that 
the  program  is  working  toward  getting  these  courses  into  the  general 
curriculum  under  the  leadership  category  so  that  ROTC  students 
could  get  university  credit  for  them.  In  addition  to  providing  credit 
to  ROTC  students,  this  class  shift  would  provide  more  incentive  for 
non-ROTC  students  to  take  these  classes  that  are  very  beneficial, 
according  to  Mitchell. 

Within  the  Golden  Eagle  Battalion  there  are  many  groups  that 
students  can  become  involved  in  that  participate  in  various  activities 
and  competitions.  Groups  such  as  Scabbard  &  Blade  and  the  Ranger 
Challenge  Team  allow  ROTC  students  the  opportunity  to  sharpen 
their  skills  by  adding  training  outside  of  the  program.  These  groups 
always  represent  the  university  well.  For  example,  the  Southern 
Miss  Ranger  Challenge  Team,  a  team  that  competes  in  military 
inspired  athletic  events,  won  first  place  in  their  category  beating  both 
Mississippi  State  University  and  the  University  of  Mississippi. 

According  to  Mitchell,  the  importance  of  the  program  at  Southern 
Miss  is  only  a  part  of  the  importance  of  the  program  nationwide. 

Major  Smith  said,  "The  ROTC  program  ensures  that  the  military 
has  a  presence  on  campuses  across  the  nation.  If  the  military  loses 
touch  with  society,  then  the  country  as  a  whole  will  have  a  serious 
problem."  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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'.  ORGANIZATIONS 


Several  cadets  gather  near 
a  military  helicopter.  Being  a 
member  of  ROTC  is  a  sign  of 
ood  leadership  and  integrity. 
Some  cadets  contract  to  stay  in 
the  military  after  graduation. 
Photo  submitted  by  Army  ROTC 


-irst  Row:  Alexis  Sanders,  Zabrina  King,  Josh  Bishop,  Terrence  Taylor,  Gabriel  Dearman,  Davis  Roy,  Cassandra  Holmes  Second  Row:  Jerry  Bowie,  Ciint  Ellis,  Lucas  Beradi,  Eddie  Mitzel,  Clifton  Marshall, 
iamantha  Fortenberry,  LaToya  Walker,  Rachel  Nix  Third  Row:   Melissa  Kolb,  Bryon  Ries,  Nathan  Holman,  Adam  Moore,  Lane  Russell,  Robert  Mclnnis,  Chuck  Mitchell,  Jim  Drago 
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ARMY  ROTC  175 


Left  to  right:  Legacy  Board  Members-  Melissa  Friedman,  Marilyn  Parker,  Ashley  Cangelosi,  Lindsey  Castleman,  Chris  Walker,  Keith  Hembree,  Brandon  Belote,  Neal  Kirby,  Chris  Lewis,  Kelly  Hembrel 
Tabitha  Epperson  Photo  submitted  by  The  Legacy  Association 


Lecture  Series  guest  speaker, 
Yvonne  Arnold,  who 
works  in  the  Southern  Miss 
Archives,  shows  the  crowd  a 
cheer  from  the  early  days  at 
Southern  Miss. 
Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


176  ORGANIZATIONS 


KEEPERS OF 

TRADITION 


Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


This  year  The  Legacy  Association,  the  student  chapter  of  the 
Alumni   Association,   continued   their  sponsorship   of   the   Legacy 
Lecture  Series,  a  program  that  is  geared  toward  teaching  students 
|  about  Southern  Miss  and  how  it  started. 

Keith  Hembree,  the  student  advisor  for  The  Legacy  Association, 
i  said  that  the  main  focus  of  the  program  was  to  instill  pride  in  the 
I  university  and  a  since  of  connection  in  students.  He  explained  that 
I  when  students  understand  the  background  and  traditions  of  the 
university,  they  can  take  pride  in  all  of  the  times  the  university  battled 
i  the  odds  to  establish  itself  as  a  legitimate  educational  facility. 

"We  are  the  keepers  of  the  tradition,"  Hembree  said.  "This 
program  is  open  to  everyone,  but  we  reallv  encourage  freshmen 
to  come  so  that  they  can  learn  about  and  appreciate  the  history  of 
Southern  Miss." 

In  addition  to  the  educational  value  of  the  program,  Hembree 
explained  that  the  sense  of  personal  connection  with  the  university 
and  the  school  spirit  involved  helps  establish  family  traditions  of 
Southern  Miss  patronage.  One  of  the  goals  of  The  Legacy  and  the 
Alumni  Association  in  general  is  to  see  alumni  enrolling  their  children 
in  Southern  Miss  and  witness  even  third  and  fourth  generation 
Southern  Miss  students. 

The  Legacy  Lecture  Series  was  a  series  of  four  kev  note  speakers 
spread  throughout  the  fall  semester.  The  lectures  were  mandatory 
for  some  scholarship  classes,  but  beyond  this  were  used  to  further 
instill  the  positive  mentality  of  Southern  Miss  in  freshmen  after 
orientation.  The  speakers,  for  the  most  part,  stay  the  same  from  year 


to  year  according  to  Hembree.  Even  though  the  messages  may  be 
a  little  different  each  time,  they  always  act  to  establish  pride  and  a 
drive  for  excellence  in  students. 

The  first  speaker  was  President  Emeritus  Dr.  Aubrey  Lucas  who 
spoke  on  Southern  Miss'  path  to  distinction  and  how  the  school 
went  from  college,  to  university,  and  now  presides  as  one  of  the  most 
distinguished  universities  in  the  country  This  lecture  was  followed 
by  John  Cox,  voice  of  the  Golden  Eagles,  who  gave  a  brief  history  of 
athletics  at  the  university  and  outlined  how  times  have  changed  and 
how  the  university  has  adapted  and  even  strengthened  through  the 
years.  The  third  lecture  in  the  series  was  given  by  Bob  Pierce  who 
spoke  on  the  student  perspective  and  how  campus  life  has  changed 
from  the  times  of  the  separation  of  genders  and  integration  into  how 
it  is  today.  The  final  speaker  was  Yvonne  Arnold,  the  university's 
archive  specialist,  who  spoke  on  the  early  history  of  the  university. 
As  can  be  seen,  by  attending  all  of  these  lectures,  a  student  can  learn 
about  Southern  Miss  from  any  angle  imaginable  and  have  that  much 
more  pride  in  their  school. 

The  Legacy  is  the  driving  force  behind  such  large  campus  events 
as  tailgating  and  even  painting  the  Eaglewalk.  With  the  addition  of 
the  Legacy  Lecture  Series  to  their  list  of  annual  accomplishments  The 
Legacy  Association  is  clearly  seen  as  one  of  the  most  active  groups 
on  campus.  Through  events  such  as  this,  the  campus  community  is 
drawn  together  through  a  common  focus  and  a  common  sense  of  pride 
which  remains  unbreakable  even  after  graduation  and  induction  into 
the  alumni  family.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Legacy  members  join  together 
for  a  group  photo  after  another 
successful  night  of  sharing 
the  traditions  and  history  of 
Southern  Miss  with  students. 
Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


LEGACY  ASSOCIATION 


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LAMBDA  SIGMA 


First  Row:  Kendall  Levens,  Kelly  Hembree,  Ashton  Tureaud,  Melissa  Freyder,  Cody  Clark,  Staci  Cochran,  Lauren  McDougald  Second  Row:  Vincent  Fabra,  Meredith  Bucher,  Ashely  Verrette,  Courtni 
Dunn,  Katie  Anthony,  Hillary  Walters,  Nichole  Cyprian,  Joshua  Mannmo  Third  Row:  Patrick  Lowery,  Jillian  Harper,  Knstal  Pollard,  Haley  Lewis,  Roz  Richards,  Kate  Rudzki,  Laura  Guiles,  Ashley  Cangelo 
Gray  Weinacker  Not  Pictured:  Joshua  Aldy,  Kerri  Bell,  JaRita  3ooker,  Meghan  Davis,  Brandi  Ferrer,  Jennifer  Gillis,  Ronnie  Herbert,  Brittany  Home,  Laura  Hosman,  Emily  Howell,  Julie  Indest,  Carolii 
Kingsdorf,  Holly  Pace,  Beth  Richardson,  Brian  Tanner,  Karen  Waldrup,  Blayne  Ward,  Lauren  Wozniak  Photo  submitted  by  Lambda  Sigma 


ALPHA  LAMBDA  DELTA 


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First  Row:  Lesley  Shannon,  Karen  Waldrop,  Whit  Meeks,  Julie  Indest,  Ronnie  Herbert,  Kristal  Pollard,  Ashton  Tureaud  Second  Row:  Hilliary  Walters,  Caroline  Kingsdorf, 
Nichole  Cyprian,  Laura  Guiles,  Staci  Cochran,  Shan  Lott,  Ashley  Cangelosi,  Vincent  Price,  Mary  Beth  Walker-  Advisor  Photo  by  Bart  Lambert 


ORGANIZATIONS 


STRENGTHENING 

THECOMMUNITY 

lambda  sigma  honor  society 


Lambda  Sigma  is  the  national  service  fraternity  for  sophomores 
it  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi. 

The  Southern  Miss  chapter  was  founded  in  1965  by  a  group 
)f  female  students  hoping  to  create  a  place  for  female  leaders 
)n  campus.  In  1976  the  group  was  opened  to  both  males  and 
emales  and  switched  from  the  name  CWENS  to  Lambda  Sigma. 

Southern  Miss'  chapter  of  Lambda  Sigma,  one  of  only  three  in  the 
;tate,  inducts  around  43  students  each  year.  Each  student  must  prove 
o  have  leadership  skills  as  well  as  a  3.0  G.P.A.  The  very  selective 
raternity  operates  on  the  bases  of  leadership,  fellowship,  scholarship 
ind  service  on  campus  and  in  the  community. 

The  officers  of  Lambda  Sigma  are:  Melissa  Freyder,  president; 
\shton  Tureaud,  vice-president;  Nichole  Cvprian,  secretarv;  Caroline 
\ingsdorf,  treasurer;  Kathryn  Anthony,  service  chair,  and  Kendall 
..evens,  social  chair. 


The  officers  have  the  opportunity  to  attend  a  national  convention 
each  year. 

"I  had  fun  sharing  my  ideas  with  other  presidents  at  convention," 
Freyder  said. 

Convention  is  not  the  only  activitv  in  which  Lambda  Sigma 
members  take  part.  The  organization  takes  an  active  part  in  service 
by  organizing  projects  such  as  their  Term  Care  Packages.  These 
packages  are  organized  by  the  members  to  send  to  students  from 
their  parents  to  help  uplift  them  through  various  points  (such  as 
mid-terms)  in  the  semester.  Another  example  of  their  service  is  their 
weekly  trips  to  visit  area  nursing  homes. 

Lambda  Sigma  knows  that  a  campus  is  just  as  strong  as  the 
community  around  it,  therefore,  thev  are  active  in  supporting  projects 
in  the  surrounding  area.  Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


HONORS  STUDENT  ASSOCIATION 


First  Row:  Erie  Nagurney,  Craig  Case,  Leslie  Gaddis,  Rufus  Hill,  Sarrah  All-  Representative,  Julian  Vu-  Web  Master  Sarah  E.  Davis-  President.  LaDanus  Williams,  Katie  Jo 
Boleware,  Dakoda  Dauner,  Sara  Johnson-  Activities  Coordinator,  David  Hanbury-  Treasurer,  Anne  Nehlig-  Secretary,  Brian  Williams,  Ginger  Maddox-  Public  Relations 
Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


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THEEPITOMY 

OFSERVICE 


Phi  Eta  Sigma,  a  national  first  year  honor  society,  is  an 
organization  that  epitomizes  service  to  the  university  and  academic 
achievement.  This  society  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  largest  freshman 
honor  societies  in  the  nation  and  strives  to  be  the  most  active  honor 
society  on  campus. 

The  criteria  for  joining  Phi  Eta  Sigma  include  an  application 
process  that  requires  a  3.5  GPA  or  higher  and  a  commitment  to 
service  on  campus.  Officers  for  this  vear  include  Nathan  Lee, 
president;  jade  Matthews,  vice  president;  Lauren  McDougald, 
secretary;  Vincent  Price,  treasurer;  Shelton  Pittman,  historian  and 
Julia  Lott,  activities  coordinator. 

"We  strive  to  promote  academic  excellence,  encourage  scholarship 
and  promote  leadership  throughout  the  freshman  community," 
Nathan  Lee  said. 

The  service  projects  that  were  undertaken  by  Phi  Eta  Sigma 
this  year  primarily  centered  on  fundraisers  for  the  American  Heart 


Association,  such  as  the  Heartwalk.  Lee  said  that  these  communit 
services  were  important  because  they  allowed  the  members  to  get  tr 
name  of  the  society  out  into  the  community  while  helping  membe 
of  the  community  who  were  truly  in  need. 

The  general  consensus  from  the  members  of  the  group  is  that  tr 
fellowship  and  close  friendships  formed  through  the  group  are  tf 
primary  reasons  the  members  continue  to  stay  involved.  Although  tl 
society  is  an  academic  society  they  emphasized  brotherhood  as  one  < 
the  group's  major  focuses. 

Phi  Eta  Sigma  is  an  honor  society  open  to  students  who  exhib 
academic  superiority.  It  provides  these  students  the  opportunity  ' 
join  a  tightly  knit  group  of  other  academically  successful  studeni 
committed  to  making  Southern  Miss  better  than  ever  before. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


GOLDEN  KEY  INTERNATIONAL  HONOUR  SOCIETY 


180 


Left  to  Right:  Janet  Payne-  newsletter  editor,  Shamika  Wright-  Webmaster,  Bethany  Dailey-  public  relations  chair,  Stephen  Heinz-  president,  Rosie  Parker-  vice 
president,  Sara  Bailey-  treasurer  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


ORGANIZATIONS 


PHI  ETA  SIGMA 


irst  Row:  Shan  Lott,  Jade  Matthews,  Nathan  Lee-  president,  Hillary  Walters,  Khue  Nguyen   Second  Row:  Toni  Anderson-  advisor,  Vincent  Price-  treasurer,  Shelton  Pittman-  historian,  Ashanti  Isha- 
arah  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


PHI  SIGMA  PI 


Left  to  Right:  James  McGee-  fundraising  chair,  Alvm  McKmley-  vice  president,  Justin  Smith-  historian,  Courtney  Fields-  community  service  chair,  Alisha  Gibson- 
president,  Margaret  Sifuertes-  rush  advisor,  Kierra  (Kaye)  Outlaw  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


PHI  ETA  SIGMA         181 


First  Row:    Halima  Welch-  Historian,  Tabitha  Epperson-  President,  Markeshia  Hammond,  Jillian  Harper,  Sarah  Sullivan,  Jennifer  Gillis,  Stacey  Gaskill    Second  Row: 
Reporter,  Moin  M.  Imran,  Zack  Vann-  Vice  President,  Vincent  Price,  Torey  Nathan-  Recording  Secretary,  Rusty  Anderson-  Advisor  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


COLLEGE  STUDENT  PERSONNEL 


amin  Geddes,  Logan  Stogn 


First  Row:   Serena  LoConte,  Tiffany  Labon,  Christina  Cariveau,  Nichol  Armstrong,  Kristy  McGehee-  President,  Jenny  Quinnelly,  Sophia  Robinson,  Rheo  Morris  Second 
Row:   Dave  Aurich,  Josh  Walters,  Tommy  Cullinan,  Arthur  Stewart-  Vice  President,  Richard  Johnson,  Chris  Giroir  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


182         ORGANIZATIONS 


PROGRESS  THROUGH 

EDUCATION 


Membership  into  Gamma  Beta  Phi,  a  national  service  and  honor 
organization,  is  an  immense  honor  reserved  for  students  in  the  top 
30  percent  of  their  class.  Founded  in  1964  by  a  group  of  college 
educators,  the  society  has  based  itself  on  the  motto  Progressus  per 
Eruditioneum,  or  Progress  Through  Education.  Over  100  students 
who  firmly  support  this  motto  were  inducted  in  2005. 

Among  the  100  members  are:  Tabitha  Epperson,  president; 
Zach  Bann,  vice  president;  Torev  Nathan,  recording  secretary;  Logan 
Stogner,  reporter  and  Julie  Clenonts,  treasurer. 

With  the  three  letters  of  the  Greek  words  for  education,  life  and 
friendship  along  with  colors  of  ebonv  and  gold  the  society  focuses  on 
the  areas  of  scholarship,  service  and  character. 


I  II  I  VJ     kJC  i  \J     kJI  I  I 

Gamma  Beta  Phi  organizes  a  number  of  projects  to  aid  the  campus 
and  surrounding  community.  Among  the  service  projects  hosted  are 
highway  clean-up,  teacher  appreciation  week,  and  the  collection  of 
soda  can  tabs  for  the  Ronald  McDonald  house.  Gamma  Beta  Phi  also 
aided  victims  affected  by  Hurricane  Katrina  by  collecting  books  and 
donating  them  to  various  schools. 

"[The  best  part  of  being  president  is]  making  friends  while  helping 
to  serve  others  in  the  community,"  Epperson  said. 

Gamma  Beta  Phi  is  an  organization  for  students  of  any  major 
who  have  proven  that  they  strive  for  Progress  Through  Education  and 
focus  on  helping  others  through  service.  Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


GRADUATE  EDUCATION  RESEARCH  ASSOCIATION 


First  Row:     Casey  Cockrell,  Jennifer  Ducksworth,  Jen  Alex     Second  Row;     Marsha  Walters,  Cynthia  Parnell,  Elizabeth  Smith,  Will  David,  Dr.  Thelma  Roberson, 
Dr.  Lilian  Hill   Photo  submitted  by  Graduate  Education  Research  Association 


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IMPACTING 

AGENERATION 


afro-americcm  student  organization 


The  Afro-American  Student  Organization  is  an  influential  group 
which  promotes  diversity,  community  service  and  minority  awareness 
on  campus  and  in  the  community.  The  organization  sponsors  three 
major  campus  events  including  Showtime  at  the  Apollo,  the  March 
on  Kennard-Washington  and  the  group's  main  event  -  the  annual 
Rally  Against  AIDS. 

The  Rallv  Against  AIDS  is  one  event  sponsored  by  the  organization 
that  gets  a  lot  of  attention  because  of  its  informative  nature  and  long 
history  at  Southern  Miss.  The  event  began  as  an  informative  display 
in  Shoemaker  Square  and  has  grown  since  then  to  incorporate 
refreshments  and  even  a  guest  speaker  this  year.  Free  birth  control 
samples  and  an  enormous  amount  of  informative  reading  material 
are  also  provided  to  students  who  attend  the  rally. 

"The  rally  is  very  important  seeing  as  we  are  in  the  south  and 
statistically  we  are  the  most  prone  to  STDs.  Everyone  needs  to 
know  about  the  dangers  of  AIDS."  Tabitha  Williams,  the  AASO 
secretary,  said. 

Ashley  Thompson,  another  officer  in  AASO,  said  that  the  main 
benefit  of  the  event  was  its  impact  on  the  freshmen  in  the  organization. 

"It  helps  freshmen  especially  because  they  may  be  coming 
to  school  and  haven't  had  any  AIDS  or  sex  education,  and  the 
information  provided  through  the  program  helps  students  become 
and  stav  more  aware  of  their  surroundings,"  said  Thompson. 

Williams  explained  that  the  event  would  remain  part  of  the 
AASO's  yearly  calendar  of  events  because  the  effects  of  the  event  are 
readily  seen  in  every  person  in  attendance.  She  said  that  at  the  very 
least  people  come  for  refreshments  but  leave  with  knowledge  about 


AASO  added  guest  speakers 
to  the  AIDS  Rally  this  year. 
They  helped  to  inspire 
students  in  self  awareness. 
The  Rally  also  provided 
birth  control  samples  and 
informative  reading  material 
to  reinforce  their  cause. 
P/ioto  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


birth  control,  or  AIDS  in  general  that  could  be  life  saving.  Williams 
said  that  college  is  definitely  the  first  period  of  true  freedom  for 
many  freshmen  and  it  is  important  that  freshmen  are  given  this  vital 
information  before  their  freedom  gets  out  of  control. 

In  addition  to  this  major  event,  the  organization  also  participates 
in  community  service  projects  such  as  Relay  for  Life  and  fundraisers 
for  the  March  of  Dimes  Foundation.  They  also  plan  entertainment 
activities  for  members  such  as  bowling  or  laser  tag  and  provide 
students  the  chance  to  become  involved  on  campus  through  planning 
and  attending  these  various  activities. 

AASO  is  led  by  an  executive  board  and  a  panel  of  committee 
heads,  which  organize  the  many  aspects  of  the  group  such  as  public 
relations,  education  and  programming.  Williams  and  Thompsor 
both  agree  that  the  diverse  involvement  opportunities  these 
governing  bodies  make  available  are  the  most  important  aspect  oi 
the  organization. 

"Some  people  can  sing,  some  can  dance,  but  we  have  a  way  thai 
everyone,  regardless  of  their  specific  talents  can  become  involved,' 
Williams  said. 

Williams  added  that  AASO  is  the  largest  minority  organizatior 
on  campus  based  on  membership,  and  that  the  organization  gladh 
accepts  membership  by  students  of  any  ethnicity  The  diversity  of  the 
activities  and  involvement  opportunities  is  an  aspect  of  the  grour. 
that  Williams  said  AASO  attempts  to  mirror  in  membership. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


KS4 


ORGANIZATIONS 


nard  Grace,  a  senior 
advertising  major  leads  the 
choir  in  an  inspirational  song 
at  the  AIDS  rally. 
Photo  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 


Hrst  Row:  Courtney  Smith,  Aakeela  Hudnall,  Richard  Johnson- graduate  assistant,  Sara  Howard,  Ricky  Clark,  Christina  Nicchols,  Benard  Grace,  Nicholas  Lewis,  Cresean  Hughes,  Damion  Brooks 
second  Row:  Aaron  Redd,  Stacey  Hamilton,  Lakendria  Milton,  LaDonna  Brown,  Lakeisha  Bryant-  president,  Nichole  Carpenter,  Natalie  Lee,  Ebony  Scott,  Shondra  Berry,  Kesha  Vaughn, 
"fioto  by  Molly  Buchanan 


AFRO-AMERICAN  STUDENT  ORGANIZATION 


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LEGACYof 

A  DREAM 


Frank  Gandv  Jr.,  a  student  at  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi,  was  not  alive  when  Dr.  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  marched 
through  the  streets  of  Birmingham  for  civil  justice.  However,  that  did 
not  stop  him  from  participating  in  the  NAACP's  birthday  celebration 
of  the  life  of  Rev.  Dr.  Martin  Luther  King,  Jr. 

"He  was  a  great  man  of  great  accomplishments.  He  went  through 
so  much.  He  went  to  jail.  He  died  for  his  beliefs.  I  feel  that  we  own 
him  a  lot,"  Gandv,  a  junior  marketing  major  from  Jackson  and  vice 
president  of  NAACP,  said. 

Gandv,  along  with  several  other  Southern  Miss  students,  were 
led  in  singing  "Amazing  Grace"  as  thev  carried  a  candle  and  marched 
from  the  Commons  Plaza  to  Stout  Hall.  The  program  continued  inside 
with  students  singing,  speaking  and  reflecting  on  the  life,  legend,  and 
legacv  of  Dr.  King.  A  slideshow  took  the  audience  down  a  timeline 
leading  up  to  his  death  at  a  Memphis  motel. 

"I  didn't  have  to  go  through  it,  but  mv  ancestors  did,  and  I  appreciate 
what  thev  did  so  I  won't  have  to  go  through  it,"  Gandy  said. 

The  NAACP,  AASO,  and  Alpha  Phi  Alpha  Fraternity,  Inc. 
sponsored  this  program,  "The  Life,  Legend,  and  Legacv  of  Rev.  Dr. 
Martin  Luther  King,  Jr." 

"1  think  it  is  commendable  for  a  person,  even  at  that  time,  to 
feel  so  strongly  about  something  they  believe  in  that  thev  die  for  it. 
The  dream  they  had  touched  so  many  people  that  it  still  lives  today," 
Richard  Johnson,  minority  affairs  graduate  advisor  and  a  member  of 
Alpha  Phi  Alpha  Fraternity  Inc.,  said. 


Photo  submitted  by  NAACP 

Johnson  said  commemorating  Dr.  King  brings  everyone  together 
to  learn  about  not  just  a  man,  but  also  a  legacy. 

"It  brings  a  diverse  group  of  people  to  the  event.  We  are  there 
not  just  to  describe  Martin  Luther  King  'the  man,'  but  Martin  Luther 
King  'the  legacy.'  I  think  that  is  the  biggest  thing  vou  take  back  from- 
this  program,"  Johnson  said. 

He  also  said  that  Dr.  Martin  Luther  King's  dream  has  a  personal 
meaning  to  him. 

"To  me  I  think  his  dream,  is  just  one  of  equality.  Not  just  working1 
together  because  of  their  differences,  but  in  spite  of  their  differences," 
Johnson  said. 

As  the  program  concluded,  the  audience  sang  "We  Shall 
Overcome"  and  had  a  closing  prayer.  Johnson  said  that  as  students 
left  Stout  Hall  they  should  have  a  better  understanding  of  everything 
King  represented. 

Johnson  said,  "You  should  know  more  about  the  legacv  that  he 
had.  His  legacy,  his  dreams  and  his  ideas  transcend  his  death." 

On  January  30,  2006,  less  than  a  month  after  commemorating: 
the  birthday  of  Dr.  Martin  Luther  King,  his  wife,  Coretta  Scott  died,  j 

Gandy  said,  "Behind  every  strong  man  is  a  strong  woman.    Shef 
was  the  epitome  of  a  strong  woman.    Whatever  he  (Dr.  King)  went:! 
through,  she  had  to  go  through  too.  She  had  to  be  a  strong  woman  tcj 
go  through  all  she  went  through  at  that  time."  Story  by  Justin  Smith 


The  crowd  had  an  opportunity  to  ask  questions  and  share  their  feelings  about  the  night's  reflections 
Photo  submitted  by  NAACP 


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Lakeshia     Bryant     list 
one   speaker    describing    the 
life  and  legacy  of  Dr.  Martin 
Luthar    King  Jr.   Thei  i     .  .■ 
laughs  and  tears  shared  by  all 
as  everyone  reflected  on  the 
dream  of  Dr  r  ing 
Photo  submitted  by  NAACP 


First  Row:  Courtney  Douglas,  Tiaura  Harris,  Kimberly  Johnson,  Ashley  Thompson,  Tabitha  Williams,  Pamela  Robinson,  Alice  Walker,  Nadirah  Owens-Sabir,  Latara  Hudson  Second  Row:  Tammy  Owens. 
Alexis  Roby,  Roderick  Edwards,  Chelsey  Smith,  Marcus  William  Martin  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


NAACP 


in: 


ALPHA  EPSILON  DELTA 


First  Row:    Emily  Polk-  Historian,  Jason  Brown-  Treasurer,  Cassie  Kennedy,  Amaziah  Coleman-  President,  Madhavi  Patel-  Co- 
Vice  President  of  Membership  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


LENDING  a 

HELPING  HAND 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  is  host  to  a  variety  of 
organizations  around  its  campus.  Every  student  can  find  a  niche  in 
at  least  one  of  the  many  opportunities  open  to  them  through  these 
organizations.  If,  however,  the  student  is  looking  for  a  place  to 
support  the  environment  and  cares  about  the  well-being  of  animals 
as  well  as  other  humans,  look  no  further  than  Roots  and  Shoots. 

In  1991  Jane  Goodall,  along  with  16  students  who  shared  an 
interest  in  animals  and  the  environment,  founded  Roots  and  Shoots. 
Soon  after  that  first  meeting,  Roots  and  Shoots  launched  a  national 
organization.  With  a  mission  to  foster  respect  and  compassion  for 
all  living  things,  promote  cultural  understanding  and  belief,  and  to 
inspire  others  to  take  actions  to  make  the  world  an  all  around  better 
place  for  all,  more  than  6,000  people  have  joined  the  group  in  more 
than  87  countries. 

Roots  and  Shoots  is  advised  by  Dr.  Sherry  Herron.  The  executive 
lembers  are  Chris  Cagle,  president;  Crystie  Baker,  vice-president; 


Anne  Gallagher,  treasurer;  Patrick  Sanchez,  secretary.  The  active 
members  are  Brittain  Heindl,  Stephanie  Napier,  Angela  Wisely,  Emily  j  j1 
Womack,  Brooke  Wheeler  and  Allison  Clark. 

The  national  Roots  and  Shoots  Organization  hosts  events  that 
make  people  more  aware  of  the  environment,  promote  diversity,  and 
provide  service  for  animals  as  well  as  people.  The  Southern  Miss 
Chapter  sponsored  a  variety  of  events  such  as  their  environmental 
workshops  in  the  spring.  It  also  adopted  two  sections  of  the  Intertribal 
Society's  Medicine  Wheel  Garden  and  hosted  a  Haunted  Trail  for 
community  children  in  the  fall. 

Roots  and  Shoots  is  a  community  service  and  service  learning 
organization  for  people  who  share  the  goal  of  making  tomorrow  a 
better  place  starting  today.  Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


188 


ORGANIZATIONS 


STUDENT  OCEANOGRAPHIC  SOCIETY 

NUAAI4ZUUUI 


DO  NOT  CUMB 


First  Row:    Egan  Rowe  Second  Row:    David  Rosenfield,  Moojoon  Shim,  Megan  Butterworth,  Pradnya  Sawant,  Andrea  Neu,  Ingnd  Garcia-Hansen  Honkala,  )ei 
Kuykendall,  Hailong  Haung     Third   Row:     Allison   Mojzis,   Kevin   Martin,   Raymond  Pluhar,   Rebbecca  Schilling,  Colleen   Fmnegan,  Courtney  Stringer,  Jessica   Lacy 
Photo  submitted  by  Student  Oceanography  Society 


ROOTS  AND  SHOOTS 


irst  Row:    Sherry  Herron,  Dr.  Lynne  Houston    Second  Row:    Erin  Sheppard,  Stephanie  Napier,  Leslie  Gaddis,  Angela  Wisely  Third  Row:    Emily  Womack,  Crystie  Baker,  Anne  Gallagher,  Chrissie 
IcKenney  Fourth  Row:   Brittam  Heindl,  Chris  Cagle  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 

ROOTS  AND  SHOOTS  189 


Lance  Fisher  brings  some 
local  life  to  Southern  Miss  as 
he  performs  for  the  crowd. 
The  UAC  sought  to  bring  an 
array  of  local  entertainers  to 
the  spotlight  with  the  Home 
Grown  Concert  Series. 
Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


First  Row:  Chris  Cagle-  Major  Entertainment/Technical  Director,  Christina  El-Mur-  President,  Amy  Thompson,-  Graduate  Assistant,  Krista  Hayes-  Special  Projects,  Rayshun  Terrell  Hopson-  Variety,  Ki 
Le-  Advertising,  Mark  Carter-  Union  Second  Row:  Jeannine  Baiky,  Davin  Thomas,  Ulnda  Nguyen,  Chris  Boothe,  Will  Ratcliff,  Kenya  Holifield,  Mary  Kathenne  Gom,  Leslie  Gaddis,  Kate  Rudzki,  Sa 
Tweedy,  Conie  McGree-Weekly  Third  Row:  William  Thompson,  Alvin  McKinley,  Jeremy  Hard,  Edward  Wortly,  Jonathon  Pegues,  Leland  Davis,  Roger  Magee  II,  David  Walker,  William  Timber  Von  Irvi 
III,  Robert  Harris  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


a  HOME  GROWN 
SUCCESS 


university  activities  council 

What  do  Zarathustra,  The  Squirms,  The  Griffenz,  This  Orange 
;our,  and  The  Original  Cast  all  have  in  common?  Hattiesburg.  This  is 
he  point  that  the  UAC  relayed  with  the  new  Hub  City  Home  Grown 
Zoncert  Series.  This  music  series,  resembling  a  local  music  festival 
plit  into  different  days  spread  across  a  semester,  is  geared  toward 
^ringing  the  emerging  musicians  of  Hattiesburg  to  campus,  and  the 
esources  of  the  campus  to  the  emerging  musicians  of  Hattiesburg.  In 
his  way  all  parties  benefit,  and  the  university  is  able  to  have  a  non- 
raditional  cultural  event,  one  geared  toward  the  present  generation 
nd  not  the  past.  Bv  signing  local  bands  to  concerts  held  in  the 
ommons,  the  UAC  and  Southern  Miss  were  able  to  deliver  live 
nusical  entertainment  at  no  cost  to  students. 

Sarah  Davis,  the  Major  Entertainment  Chair  for  the  UAC,  said 
hat  the  concert  series  is  an  ideal  wav  to  provide  qualitv  programming 
/>r  the  university  while  supporting  and  utilizing  local  resources.  It 
5  clear  from  this  outlook  on  the  program  that  the  relationship  the 
oncert  series  forges  between  the  local  music  scene  and  the  university 
;  truly  symbiotic. 

Chris  Cagle,  UAC  Technical  Director,  said,  "It's  a  good  way  to 
hare  the  university's  resources  with  the  community."  This  is  the  wav 
"i  which  local  musicians  benefit  from  the  concerts  while  Southern 
liss  students  enjoy  a  free  show. 

The  university  is  very  dedicated  to  making  college  an  enjoyable 
xperience  for  students  and  this  is  one  more  testament  to  that  fact. 
)f  the  bands  that  took  part  in  this  series  many  are  local  bands  that 


play  at  venues  charging  at  least  $5  a  show  and  are  many  times  18  or 
older  shows.  Bv  bringing  the  shows  to  the  campus,  students  or  their 
family  and  friends  of  any  age  are  able  to  see  these  immensely  popular 
bands  without  the  hassles  of  off-campus  venues.  The  success  of  the 
series  can  be  measured  bv  the  response  of  students. 

Eric  Nagurney,  a  student  volunteer  at  WUSM,  said,  "The 
Homegrown  Series  is  great  because  it  showcases  Hattiesbur^'s 
burgeoning  local  music  scene." 

The  primary  attraction  to  the  students  is  the  great  diversity  of 
musical  genres  represented  in  the  series.  Bands  such  as  This  Orange 
Four  and  The  Squirms  played  a  very  modern  indie-rock  set  that  had 
onlookers  enthralled  with  the  amazing  energy  emanating  from  the 
stage,  while  bands  such  as  The  Griffenz  plaved  a  more  Hip-Hop 
styled  set  that  appealed  to  an  entirely  different  group  of  students 
while  presenting  the  same  amount  of  enthusiastic  energy. 

The  Hub  Citv  Homegrown  series  was  definitely  a  success.  This 
surely  means  that  there  is  a  good  chance  of  a  repeat  next  year.  The 
establishment  of  traditions  such  as  this  is  essential  in  developing  a 
unique  campus.  This  is  obviously  the  avenue  that  Southern  Miss  is 
traveling.  Bv  repeatedly  offering  local  bands  and  musicians  a  chance  to 
plav  for  the  students,  and  repeatedly  allowing  the  students  to  partake 
in  an  amazing  live  show,  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  not 
only  establishes  itself  as  a  great  giver  to  community,  but  also  as  a 
university  that  allows  its  students  to  enjoy  their  college  experience. 
Story  by  Chrts  Mills 


Abbye  West,  a  junior  speech 
communication  major  from 
Waynesboro,  Miss..  and 
Jeff  Pates,  a  senior  speech 
communication  major  from 
Ocean  Springs,  Miss.,  enjoy  the 
talents  of  the  Chance  Fisher 
Band.  Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


UNIVERSITY  ACTIVITIES  COUNCIL 


I'M 


These  members  add  fine 
detail  to  this  model's 
ensemble  before  she  takes  to 
the  runway.  There  are  many 
pressures  associated  with 
fashion  industry  and  it  taki 
many  hands  to  prepare  or 
look,  Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


First  Row:  Sarah  Pankiewicz,  Jessica  Prude-  president,  Jeri  Boren-  treasurer,  Natasha  Junearick-  vice  president,  Jennifer  West  Second  Row:  Ashley  Henderson,  Brandi  Cagler,  Michelle  D'Amico, 
Sadaf  Malik,  Danielle  Cole  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


192         ORGANIZATIONS 


EMERGING 


WITH 


STYLE 

fashion  merchandising  organization 


Many  student  organizations  have  a  direct  relationship  to  a  specific 
major  or  minor.  This  is  the  case  with  the  Fashion  Merchandising 
Organization,  which  acts  to  augment  the  course  work  of  fashion 
merchandising  students  with  hands  on  experience  in  the  industry 
through  a  series  of  meetings  and  hosting  a  fashion  show. 

The  two  main  officers  of  the  group,  President  Jessica  Prude  and 
Vice  President  Natasha  Junearick,  as  well  as  Dr.  Judith  Roberts,  the 
group's  faculty  advisor,  act  to  make  FMO  not  only  a  course-work 
related  group  but  also  a  philanthropic  force  in  the  community.  By 
promoting  community  service,  academic  excellence  and  continued 
education  in  the  fashion  industry,  the  organization's  first  goal  is  to 
produce  well-rounded  students  capable  of  excelling  in  the  workplace. 

"This  organization  allows  students  an  outlet  to  be  creative  and 
have  fun,  as  well  as  interact  with  other  students  in  the  major," 
Junearick  said. 

Despite  the  fact  this  is  a  course-related  organization,  students  from 
other  majors  are  accepted  into  the  group  as  well,  a  fact  that  Junearich 
says  sets  it  apart  from  other  major-based  organizations  on  campus. 

The  many  activities  of  the  group  include  community  service 
projects  such  as  fundraisers  for  Habitat  for  Humanity  as  well  as  the 
local  Breast  Cancer  Foundation.  The  group  meets  on  the  first  and 
third  Tuesdays  of  the  month  and  lives  by  the  famous  quote  by  Edna 
Woolman,  "Fashion  can  be  bought,  style  one  must  posses." 

"It  takes  a  special  gift  to  be  successful  in  the  fashion  industry  and 
this  organization  acts  to  foster  this  gift  in  its  members,"  Junearick  said. 

The  major  event  sponsored  bv  the  group  is  its  annual  fashion 


Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 

show,  which  was  started  in  2005  after  the  group  reestablished  itself 
on  campus.  The  fashion  show  for  this  vear  was  put  in  jeopardv 
because  of  shifting  schedules  due  to  Hurricane  Katrina.  However,  all 
of  the  members  who  participated  in  the  2005  show  agreed  that  it  was 
a  positive  experience  that  taught  them  much  more  than  a  textbook 
could  have. 

Dwana  Haley,  a  returning  member  of  the  group,  said,  "The 
fashion  show  showed  me  the  types  of  pressures  and  responsibilities 
that  a  real  job  in  fashion  merchandising  would  provide,  and  helped 
me  realize  what  specific  job  within  fashion  I  enjoyed  the  most." 

In  addition  to  points  about  the  pressures  and  responsibilities 
outlined  bv  Haley,  Junearick  said  that  the  show  and  the  organization 
helped  students  realize  how  many  different  jobs  are  encapsulated 
under  the  large  heading  of  fashion  merchandising  and  gives  the 
students  a  glimpse  of  how  much  goes  into  a  real  fashion  show. 

Aaron  Robinson,  a  new  group  member,  said,  "The  event  is  also 
very  promotional  for  this  organization  that  helps  fashion  majors  and 
those  interested  in  fashion." 

Junearick  explained  that  in  addition  to  giving  students  a  static 
view  of  the  fashion  industrv,  the  organization  sought  to  instill  the 
dynamic  nature  of  the  industrv  in  the  minds  of  its  members,  and 
promote  life-long  learning  to  keep  the  students  at  the  top  of  their 
class  and  at  the  cutting  edge  of  emerging  styles.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Natasha  Junearick  and  Brandi 
Cagler  give  Jen  Boren's  hair 
added  lift  for  that  breezy 
runway  look.  The  fashion 
show  gave  members  a  real 
behind  the  scenes  look  at 
the  work  that  really  goes 
into  putting  a  show  together. 
Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 


FASHION  MERCHANDISING  ORGANIZATION 


193 


OMICRON  DELTA  KAPPA 


Left  to  Right:  Adam  Moore,  Chris  Crisler  and  Cherie  Kay  Thriffley    Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


STRIVING 

^DIVERSITY 


future  blac 


association 


In  March  of  2004,  a  distinguished  group  was  born  at  The  University 
of  Southern  Mississippi.  The  Future  Black  Law  Students  Association 
was  formed  with  the  goal  of  populating  America's  schools  with  a 
diverse  and  prepared  group  of  individuals.  Southern  Miss  is  the  first 
college  campus  to  sponsor  a  FBLSA. 

The  association  provides  graduate  and  undergraduate  students 
with  a  variety  of  opportunities  to  explore  their  interest  in  the  field 
of  law.  The  association  takes  part  in  pre-law  conferences  all  over  the 
United  States,  provides  minority  focused  pre-law  information  and 
helps  prepare  members  for  the  LSAT. 

"It's  fulfilling  knowing  I  am  helping  to  fill  the  minority  aspect 
in  the  legal  system,"  Andrew  West,  charter  founder  and  national 
chairman,  said. 


West  feels  strongly  about  FBLSA  due  to  the  under-representec 
African-American  population  in  law  schools  and  his  passion  fo 
the  law.  With  the  philanthropy  of  Echelon  (Encouraging  Childrer 
and  High  School  Students  to  Explore  Legal  Occupations  Now 
the  association  volunteers  at  secondary  schools  in  Hattiesburj 
mentoring  children.  An  annual  scholarship  is  also  awarded  to  on< 
high  school  student. 

"The  FBLSA  began  working  on  the  core  values  of  accountabilit 
professionalism,  leadership,  academic  achievement  and  integrity 
West  said. 

FBLSA  continues  to  uphold  their  core  values  while  striving  t( 
diversify  the  field  of  law.   Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


PSYCHOLOGY  CLUB 


Left  to  Right:   Heather  Necaise,  David  Taylor,  Nate  McRae  and  Olivia  Cox   Photo  by  Bart  Latnbnght 


FUTURE  BLACK  LAW  STUDENTS  ASSOCIATION 


"st  Row:  Arthur  Stewart  Lumzy  Jr.-  graduate  advisor,  Terrance  Duncan,  Chris  Boothe,  Chris  Epps  II,  Andrew  West-  chapter  founder,  Roderick  White-  marketing,  Antwuan  Payne,  Davin  Thomas-  vice 
•esident  Second  Row:  Kimberly  Bates,  Kimberly  Green,  Nakkia  Hatten,  KeArndra  Hart,  Rayshun  Hopson,  LaShenya  Robinson,  Keith  Lampkin-  president,  Shaundraya  Pride-  financial  affairs,  Tearanny 
reet-  membership  director,  Kenya  Adams,  Jade  Matthews  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


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COMPASSIONS 
COMMUNITY 


The  Bachelors  of  Social  Work  Club  discusses  and  learns  about 
issues  that  the  social  work  system  deals  with  in  everyday  situations. 
One  of  the  organization's  passions  is  the  community.  Each  month, 
individual  group  members  take  part  in  community  service  projects. 

The  organization  also  donates  money  to  organizations  such  as 
the  Red  Cross  and  the  American  Cancer  Society.  Every  year  they 
participate  in  the  Adopt-A-Familv  program. 


Hors  or  social  work  club 

To  bring  members  together  from  their  individual  work,  a  banque 
has  been  held  for  the  last  two  years  in  May.  The  Bachelors  of  Socia 
Work  Club  is  open  to  anybody  currently  taking  social  work  classes. 

The  president  of  the  organization,  Jessica  Patterson,  said,  "Thi 
BSW  Club  helps  people  be  more  aware  of  social  work,  and  help 
people  in  the  community  in  a  more  positive  way." 
Story  by  Tabitha  Williams 


BACHELORS  OF  SOCIAL  WORK  CLUB 


First  Row:   Marcelene  Thompson,  Kashika  Burkett,  Kim  Dykes-  vice  president,  Jesse  Bias,  Cynthia  Bradley-  treasurer,  LaTara  Leggett-  representative,  Kathy  Gilmore-  representative  Second  Row:  Jessi 
Patterson-  president,  Morgan  Little,  Amy  Ealy,  Teddy  Cobb,  Latya  Mitchell,  Casey  Dittus  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


196 


ORGANIZATIONS 


IMAGE 


First  Row:  Shannon  Mcintosh,  Kenya  Holifield,  Alexis  Williams,  MarQuita  Green,  Erica  Myles,  Lekica  Boyd,  Roselyn  Ahua,  Trakena  Cole,  Amaziah  Coleman  and  Rachael 
Jones  Second  Row:  Monjineh  Springer,  Brittany  Jones,  Dewun  Brown,  Ashley  Walker,  JaRita  Booker,  Sednck  Bradley  and  Oman  Pittman  Third  Row:  Tyeisha  Scott,  Jerrick 
Rose,  Jerome  Beaman   Fourth  Row:  Jarvis  Chambers,  Will  Gray  III,  Rudy  Bracey,  Marcus  Houston  and  Jason  Brown  Photo  submitted  by  IMAGE 


AMERICAN  HUMANICS 


Left  to  Right:  Susannah  Gregg,  DeVita  King,  Brandi  Booth,  Staci  Cox   Not  Pictured:   LaShann, 
Photo  submitted  by  American  Humanics 


Kiange  Kemp,  Diana  Pennington,  Katrel  Nash 


BACHELORS  OF  SOCIAL  WORK  CLUB 


19/ 


First  Row:   Stephanie  Hamilton,  Tomeka  Johnson-  service  chair,  Kwamina  Mason,  Eddie  Duran,  Kaitlin  McDowell,  Dr.  Rick  Green,  Sarah  Martin-  president  Second  Row: 
Dr.  Brent  Wolfe-  advisor,  Kail  Baldwin,  Jimmy  Kelly,  Dancia  Wallace,  Chad  Odie  Photo  submitted  by  Recreation  Majors  Association 


LACK  ENGINEERS 


First  Row:    Angel  Brown,  Rene  Jackson,  Ashley  Estes,  Kimberly  Sanders,  Lianakesi  Ruffin,    Tyeisha  Scott    Second  Row:    Erick  Kelly,  Roderick  Thurman,  Rudy  Bracey, 
Christopher  Blake,  Derrick  Young,  Mosell  Davis  Third  Row:  Jason  Smith,  Jabari  Mapp,  Kristofer  Wright  and  Jarvis  Chambers  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


198         ORGANIZATIONS 


re  optometrists  associa 


Every  first  and  third  Tuesday  of  the  month,  students  who  share  the 
vision  for  optometry  meet  to  form  the  Future  Optometrists  Association. 

Two  years  ago,  three  students  chartered  the  association  at 
Southern  Mississippi  making  it  the  first  optometry  group  in 
Mississippi.  The  charter  members  are  Tsega  Alemu,  Rossie  Ahua  and 
-lilari  McFarland. 

"I  felt  it  (the  association)  would  make  other  people  aware  of  the 
field,"  Alemu,  a  chemistry  and  biology  major  and  president  of  the 
organization,  said. 

In  order  to  promote  the  field  of  optometry,  the  association 
participates  in  different  events  such  as  eye  care  booths  at  carnivals 
md  vision  screenings  at  schools  and  churches. 

Along  with  the  mission  of  promotion  is  the  group's  mission 
)f  encouragement.  The  association  helps  students  prepare  for  the 
Optometry  Admission  Test  (OAT)  needed  to  enroll  in  optometry  school. 


Being  a  member  also  gives  students  the  chance  to  not  onlv 
network  with  other  pre-optometrv  students  but  also  with  optometrists. 
By  holding  banquets  for  local  optometrists  and  having  them  speak 
at  meetings  and  events,  the  members  are  allowed  to  see  what  the 
profession  really  entails. 

Rossie  Ahua,  vice-president  of  the  organization,  said,  "It's  a  lot 
more  comforting  when  you  meet  someone  else  who's  pre-optometry. 
It  really  does  make  you  feel  encouraged." 

The  Future  Optometrists  Association  is  a  result  of  three  girls 
who  shared  the  same  vision  of  eye  care  for  all.   Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


eft  to  Right:  Rosie  Ahua,  Trakena  Cole.  Tsega  Alemu  Photo  submitted  by  Future  Optometrists  Association 


FUTURE  OPTOMETRISTS  ASSOCIATION         199 


UPLIFTING 

SPIRIT 


THE 


Camaraderie,  scholarship  and  musicianship  are  the  primary 
focuses  of  Phi  Mu  Alpha  Sinfonia,  an  organization  whose  main  goal 
is  to  bring  musicians  together  for  social  purposes. 

Derrick  Bridges,  the  organization's  president,  said  that  Phi  Mu 
Alpha  was  founded  to  bring  musicians  together  and  use  music  to 
uplift  the  human  spirit.  The  projects  the  group  is  involved  in  are 
important  to  this  goal  and  include  the  annual  February  Love  Session 
as  part  of  Mills  Music  Mission,  Sinfonia's  national  initiative  and  this 
year's  first  annual  Gospel  Fest. 

"Phi  Mu  Alpha  gives  its  members  an  avenue  of  networking  and 
helps  build  their  musicianship  as  well,"  Bridges  said. 

Sinfonia,  a  Latin  root  for  the  English  word  "symphony,"  was 
started  nationally  in  1898  in  Boston,  and  by  1957  the  Eta  Psi  chapter 
had  been  established  at  Southern  Miss.  The  national  founder,  Ossian 
E.  Mills,  felt  that  music  was  important  in  everyone's  life  and  that  it 
was  capable  of  freeing  the  terminally  ill  from  their  pain.  Based  on 
the  work  Mills  did  for  the  terminally  ill  the  organization  sponsors  a 
weeklong  series  of  events  to  honor  him  and  his  service. 

The  main  on-campus  event  being  sponsored  by  the  organization 
this  year  is  their  first  annual  Gospel  Fest,  which  Bridges  said  is  very 
important  because  many  music  students  at  Southern  Miss  are  not 
familiar  with  gospel  music  and  feel  inferior  to  it.  The  event  consists 
of  a  series  of  gospel  performances  geared  toward  showing  the  great 
diversity  in  the  different  forms  of  gospel  music. 


Christoper  Washington,  a 
senior  music  education  and  jazz 
studies  major,  rehearses  for 
the  Sinfonia  Gospel  Fest,  The 
members  worked  many  long 
hours  preparing  for  this  event 


All  Photos  by  Jennifer  Petche 

"As  far  as  our  campus  is  concerned  there  are  many  peoplt 
who  have  very  little  exposure  to  the  various  forms  of  gospel  music  j 
and  until  they  have  more  exposure  they  will  never  be  able  to  truly 
appreciate  this  diverse  genre  of  music,"  Bridges  said. 

Gospel  Fest  has  been  in  the  works  for  a  long  time,  but  this  year 
the  event  was  finally  put  together  and  held  in  honor  of  Black  History 
Month.  Bridges  said  that  although  it  was  difficult  to  put  together,  ht 
hoped  that  it  would  start  a  chapter  tradition  of  having  the  event  during 
Black  History  Month  because  gospel  music  is  such  an  important  par 
of  the  African-American  Culture. 

"I  felt  a  little  reserved  about  the  event  at  first  because  a  lot  oil 
changes  have  been  made  to  the  schedule,  but  in  the  end,  if  anything 
I  think  it  got  better  in  a  lot  of  ways,"  Bridges  said. 

In  the  future  Bridges  said  that  Sinfonia  would  try  to  improve  tht| 
event  by  seeking  other  organizations  that  may  be  interested  in  coj 
sponsoring  it.  With  the  resulting  increase  in  funding,  the  event  could 
be  made  into  a  much  larger  concert. 

In  addition  to  Gospel  Fest  and  the  Mills  Music  Mission,  the  ter| 
active  members  of  Phi  Mu  Alpha  Sinfonia  usher  for  musical  events  or 
campus,  offer  musical  entertainment  and  work  with  many  different 
youth  mentoring  programs.  Sinfonia  is  a  group  that  is  striving 
to  leave  a  legacy  of  service,  brotherhood,  and  musicianship  at  thtj 
Southern  Miss,  and  improve  the  school  through  their  musical  talent.') 
and  service  ambitions.  Story  by  Chris  Miills 


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ORGANIZATIONS 


Herman  Wilson,  a  fi 
music  major,  looks  through  a 
display  of  the  group's  history 
at  an  interest  party  held  m 
the  Manoni  Performing  Arts 
Building.  The  interest  party  is 
one  way  that  members  recruit 
new  students  that  may  not 
know  about  the  group. 


irst  Row:  Christopher  Washington,  Rod  Taylor-  vice  president/ secretary,  Derrick  Bridges-  president,  Corey  Hosey  Second  Row:  Antonio  Hall-  fraternal  education  officer,  Jeffery  Murdock,  Mark  Moore, 
nomas  Rogers-  warden/historian 


PHI  MU  ALPHA  SINFONIA  20 1 


Greek  Life  did  not  appear  on  campus  until  1935  when  Kappa  Alpha  Tau  came  to  campus 
as  the  first  social  fraternity.  The  first  sorority,  Sigma  Tau  Kappa,  a  local  group,  came  soon 
after  as  did  the  first  national  sorority,  Sigma  Sigma  Sigma,  in  May  of  1937.  Greek  Life  saw 
substantial  growth  under  the  leadership  of  Dr.  R.C.  Cook  who  became  university  president 
in  1945.  Dr.  Cook  believed  that  for  students  to  have  a  truly  well-rounded  education  the  option 
to  join  these  social  groups  should  be  available,  and  since  his  presidency  Greek  Life  has 
constantly  been  growing  at  Southern  Miss. 


Currently,  there  are  numerous  fraternities  and  sororities  for  students  to  choose  from, 
rushing  has  become  more  elaborate  in  ceremony,  and  simply  because  of  temporal  differences, 
the  events  these  groups  sponsor  and  attend  have  changed  drastically.  Current  plans  to  build 
the  Sorority  Village  and  the  charters  of  new  groups  such  as  Iota  Phi  Theta  illustrate  the 
constant  additions  that  are  made  to  the  Greek  Life  program.  Although  groups  like  Tri  Sigma 
are  no  longer  on  campus,  their  contributions  to  the  Greek  program  are  still  apparent,  and 
as  in  the  case  of  student  organizations,  Greek  groups  change  with  the  times  and  student 
interests.  This  metamorphic  nature  of  the  program  is  what  makes  it  an  influential  aspect  of 
student  life  and  a  leading  philanthropic  force  on  campus  and  in  the  community. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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Erin  Rust 

Greek  Life  Manager 


Valencia  Walls 

Administrative  Assistant 
NPHC  Advisor 


Matt  Duckworth 

Coordinator  of  Fraternity 
Housing  and  Programming 


Dave  Aurich 

Graduate  Assistant 
Photos  by  Tracy  Thomas 


John  Burks 

Assistant  Dean  of  Students 
for  Greek  Life 


BEHIND 

THE  SCENES 


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What  makes  the  Office  of  Greek  Life  interesting?  "Students 
make  it  interesting,"  says  John  Burks.  He  enjoys  working  with  and 
meeting  students.  Burks,  a  native  of  Pascagoula,  Mississippi,  has 
worked  as  the  assistant  dean  of  students  for  the  Office  of  Greek  Life 
for  two  years.  He  became  interested  in  the  Office  of  Greek  Life  as 
an  undergraduate.  Burks  holds  a  bachelor's  degree  and  a  master's 
degree  in  speech  communications  from  Southern  Miss. 

"It's  something  I  love  to  do,  and  I  get  paid  for  it,"  said  Erin  Rust, 
Office  Manager  for  the  Office  of  Greek  Life.  After  graduating  from 
Mississippi  State  with  a  master's  degree  in  counselor  education  and 
student  affairs,  this  Starkville  native  decided  to  come  to  Southern 
Miss  and  join  the  Office  of  Greek  Life  staff.  Like  John  Burks,  she  said 
her  undergraduate  experiences  attracted  her  to  working  in  the  Office 
of  Greek  Life.  She  loves  working  with  social  groups  because  there  is 
something  different  to  do  everyday. 

"The  people  and  students  I  work  with  make  it  fun,"  says  Valencia 
Walls.  Originally  from  Jackson,  Walls  is  a  Southern  Miss  alumnus 
and  a  past  National  Pan-Hellenic  Council  president.  She  received  her 
undergraduate  degree  in  child  and  family  studies.  With  three  years  of 
serving  as  administrative  assistant  for  the  Office  of  Greek  Life,  she  is 
living  out  one  of  her  dreams.  "This  is  something  I  wanted  to  do  since 
I  was  in  high  school,"  says  Walls.  She  credits  the  leadership  skills  and 
networking  opportunities  she  has  acquired  to  her  Greek  lifestyle  as 
an  undergraduate. 

Matt  Duckworth  is  the  coordinator  of  fraternity  housing  for  the 
Office  of  Greek  Life.  Duckworth,  from  Clinton,  Mississippi,  has  a 
bachelor's  degree  in  broadcast  journalism  and  a  master's  degree  in 
public  relations  from  Southern  Miss.  Story  by  Justin  Smith. 


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GREEKS 


BACK  ROW:  2005  council  -  Kelly  Hollingsworth,  Erin  Sheppard,  Katie  Shubert,  Lea  Locke,  Erin  Rust,  Sara  Bailey,  Anna  Brannin,  Lauren  Ward 
and  Jennifer  Beaver  FRONT  ROW:  2006  council  -  Maggie  Wesley,  Wren  Ward,  Leslie  Holder,  Libby  Gantt,  Kaitlin  Ziz,  Shannon  Davis,  Jessica 
Bordelon,  Mallone  Davis  Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 


The  College  Panhellenic  Council,  also  know  as 
the  CPC,  is  made  up  of  nine  young  women  that 
act  as  the  official  governing  body  of  the  eight 
national  sororities  represented  at  Southern  Miss. 
The  eight  sororities  are:  Phi-Beta  Phi,  Phi  Mil, 
Kappa  Delta,  Kappa  Alpha  Theta,  Delta  Gamma, 
Delta  Delta  Delta,  Chi  Omega,  and  Alpha  Delta 
Pi  Kelly  Hollingsworth's  involvement  with  her 
sorority's  own  council,  along  with  her  desire 
to  get  more  involved,  prompted  her  run  for  the 
office  of  CPC  president.  Lea  Locke,  a  Biloxi,  Miss., 
native,  said,  "It's  (CPC)  a  good  wav  to  promote 
Panhellenic  unity."  Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


The  Interfraternity  Council  (IFC)  is  the  govern- 
ing council  of  all  IFC  fraternities  and  four  NPHC 
fraternities  on  the  Southern  Miss  Campus.  This 
year's  IFC  consisted  of  nine  officers.  The  Presi- 
dent was  Chad  King.  "As  president,  I  oversee 
everyone  on  the  council  as  well  as  the  fraterni- 
ties. I  also  attend  campus  meetings  as  the  fra- 
ternity representative,"  King  said.  A  total  of  six 
vice  presidents  also  assisted  the  president.  The 
Chief  Justice  and  his  associate  were  in  charge  of 
the  IFC  Judicial  Board.  Thev  serve  as  the  govern- 
ing officers  of  that  board.  The  IFC  is  a  group  of 
young  men  chosen  and  voted  on  each  year  by 
the  fraternities.  Story  by  Carlie  McCrary 


BACK  ROW:  2005  council  -  Charles  Arinder,  Dustin  Renaud,  Chad  King,  Keith  Hembree,  John  Burks,  Jeff  O'Keefe  FRONT  ROW: 
j  2006  council  -  Chris  Lyman,  Adam  Buckalew,  Bradley  Charlesworth,  Jeremy  Miller,  Josh  Mannmo  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Service 


iACK  ROW:  Robert  Houston,  DeAnte  Smith,  Valencia  Walls,  Steven  Smith  FRONT  ROW:  Grace  Allen,  Pamela  Scott,  Catnce  Stnbling,  Fallon 
lowers,  Teneicia  Cole  Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


The  National  Pan-Hellenic  Council  (NPHC)  is  an 
umbrella  of  unity  and  celebration  for  the  Divine 
Nine.  The  council  provides  a  strong  bond  among 
Alpha  Phi  Alpha,  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha,  Kappa 
Alpha  Psi,  Omega  Psi  Phi,  Delta  Sigma  Theta, 
Phi  Beta  Sigma,  Zeta  Phi  Beta,  Sigma  Gamma 
Rho  and  Iota  Phi  Theta.  The  council's  president, 
and  Omega  Psi  Phi  member,  Steven  Smith  said 
that  NPHC  is  about  a  group  of  diverse  members 
coming  together  to  help  other  people.  Black 
Greek  Week  is  one  of  many  visible  examples  of 
the  council's  function.  Story  by  Justin  Smith 


OFFICE  OF  GREEK  LIFE,  CPC,  IFC,  NPHC 


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The  week  of  August  12-16,  2005  was  an 
incredibly  busy  week  for  the  Panhellenic 
sorority  women  as  they  held  their  recruitment 
parties.  Most  sororities  prepare  far  in  advance 
for  this  important  week.  Some  preparation 
even  begins  in  the  spring  when  Rho  Chi's, 
or    recruitment    counselors,    are    chosen. 

Greek  Life  Manager  Erin  Rust  said, 
"Recruitment  is  the  lifeline  for  sororities  and 
it  can  be  a  stressful  week  because  you  are 
on  the  go  for  24  hours,  seven  days,  for  one 
week."  In  addition,  many  changes  were  made 
to  Recruitment  2005  from  previous  years. 

"The  main  change...  was  that  USM 
participated  in  a  new  release  figure  model 
expedited  from  the  National  Panhellenic 
Conference  (NPC).  The  purpose  of  this 
formula  is  to  match  the  majority  of  the  new 
recruits  with  their  number  one  sorority 
choice  as  well  as  match  the  sorority  with 
their  top  recruits."  Rust  said. 

As  the  week  progressed,  each 
sororitv  found  that  the  new  system  had 
both      advantages      and      disadvantages. 

"Recruitment   was  very  successful.    We 
were  able  to  extend  a  bid  to  a  sororitv  to 
every  woman  who  participated  in  the  whole 
week  of  recruitment."  Rust  said 
Story  by  Carlie  McCrary 


Potential  new  members  run 
through  the  Freshman  Quad 
to  the  Panhellenic  dorm 
after  receiving  their  bids. 
Barrett  Annder,  a  freshman 
from  Columbia,  Miss.,  leads 
the  crowd  as  a  new  Chi 
Omega,  Two  new  Kappa 
Deltas  follow  close  behind. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


SORORITY 

RECRUITMENT 


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The  members  of  Phi  Mu  eagerly  wait  for  their  new  members  to  arrive  at  their  door  on  Bid  Day.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


ABOVE:  Recruitment  Counselors,  back  row,  left  to  right,  Kelly  Hollmgsworth,  Erin  Sheppar  j 
Kristina  Harwood,  Kristen  Waters,  Megan  Wilkinson,  Zandy  Vernaci,  Kelly  Sprague,  Anra 
Brannin,  Sara  Nicholson,  Anne  Pennebaker,  Jennifer  Matthews,  Natalie  Hickman,  Jennifer  Beavil 
Lauren  Ward,  and  Lea  Locke.  Front  row,  left  to  right,  Katie  Shubert,  Sara  Bailey,  Alison  Fc I 
Christen  Hartley,  Kaitlyn  Ziz,  April  Ivins,  Lauren  Lestremau,  Erin  Lambert,  Shannon  Davis  ar 
Lisa  Page.   Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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FRATERNITY 

RECRUITMENT 

building  of  a  brotherhood 


mbers  of  Sigma  Chi  Fraternity 


after  getting  their  new  pledges  on  Bid  Day.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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Rho  Alphas:  James  Allen,  Bryan  Bledsoe,  Brandon  Moffett,  Carland  Hoisted,  Chad  King, 
Datrick  Walker,  Bradley  Charlesworth.  Seth  Hester,  Garrett  Ford.  Ryan  Baroni,  Ed  Staurt, 
<yle  Brown,  Dustin  Reno,  Adam  Schraeder,  Keith  Hembree,  Russ  Cullinan 
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The  week  of  Sept.  19-24,  2005,  was  an 
extremely  busy  week  tor  all  Southern  Miss 
fraternities.  Approximately  180  potential 
fraternity  members  participated  in  formal 
recruitment  this  year. 

During  the  week  of  recruitment,  potential 
fraternity  members  visited  each  house  to 
meet  and  get  to  know  the  members  of  the 
different  fraternities.  Each  night  throughout 
the  week,  the  potential  members  narrowed 
down  their  fraternity  choices. 

"Recruitment  was  a  great  experience  for 
me,"  Nathan  Smith,  a  sophomore  Alpha 
Tau  Omega,  said.  "1  had  a  great  time  getting 
to  know  the  different  fraternities  and  would 
suggest  going  through  rush  to  anyone." 

During  the  week  the  potential  members 
are  assisted  by  young  men  from  each 
fraternity  called  Rho  Alphas.  They  are  not 
allowed  to  disclose  their  own  fraternity 
until  bid  day  when  the  pledges  have  all 
chosen    the    fraternity    they    want    join. 

Adriel  Rocha,  a  freshman  Kappa  Sigma 
pledge,  said  "1  chose  Kappa  Sig  because 
during  the  week  I  met  and  talked  to  many 
different  guvs  realizing  how  much  1  had  in 
common  with  them.  I  saw  the  bonds  that 
the  guvs  shared  and  knew  it  was  the  best 
place  for  me."  Story  by  Carlie  McCrary 


Racing  down  Fraternity  Row 
for    his    newfound    fraternity, 
a   Sigma    Phi    Epsilon    pledge 
shows  his  pride. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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Members  of  Zeta  Phi  Beta 
Sorority  step  out  and  show 
their  skill  for  stepping. 
All  Photos  by  Laneisha  Womack 


For  over  15  years,  the  National  Panhellenic  Council  has  come 
together  not  only  to  woo  everyone  with  their  amazing  steps,  or  to 
end  the  NPHC  week,  but  to  celebrate  unity  among  themselves.  The 
annual  step  show,  also  known  as  the  "Divine  Nine"  show,  is  named 
for  the  nine  historically  African-American  fraternities  and  sororities 
at  the  University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  The  nine  organizations 
are  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha,  Delta  Sigma  Theta,  Sigma  Gamma  Rho, 
Zeta  Phi  Beta,  Phi  Beta  Sigma,  Kappa  Alpha  Psi,  Omega  Psi  Phi, 
Alpha  Phi  Alpha  and  Iota  Phi  Theta. 

This  is  the  first  year  all  nine  organizations  have  been  represented 
on  the  campus  of  Southern  Miss,  with  the  addition  of  Iota  Phi 
Theta.  Although  chapters  from  other  universities  are  invited  to  the 
show,  only  the  nine  representative  organizations  of  Southern  Miss 
are  entitled  to  performance  space. 

Each  group  is  responsible  for  its  choreography  and,  despite  the 
10  minute  performance  time  limit,  some  groups  start  practicing  as 
early  as  June.  A  winner  is  declared  by  the  NPHC  executive  board 


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and  awarded  with  not  only  a  trophy,  but  a  $1200  prize,  as  we 
Appearance,  uniformity  and  synchronization  are  some  of  tl 
things  that  are  judged  during  the  competition.  Usually,  the  she 
sells  out  very  early,  and  this  year,  it  was  sold  out  by  noon  on  t: 
day  that  tickets  went  on  sale.  Around  1,000  spectators,  Greek  ai 
non-Greek,  watched  as  Phi  Beta  Sigma  Fraternity  and  Alpha  Kap' 
Alpha  Sorority,  Incorporated  walked  away  with  the  grand  prize. 
The  step  show  is  a  great  celebration  of  unity,  as  well  as 
philanthropic  act,  for  the  proceeds  from  the  show  are  used  to  fui 
annual  operations  of  the  National  Panhellenic  Council.  The  she 
is  a  celebration  among  the  Greek  organizations  at  the  University 
Southern  Mississippi,  and  it  is  also  a  treat  to  the  entire  communi 
Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins 


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STEPPING  with 

™E  DIVINE  NINE 


NPHC  week  hop  contest 


With  their  masks  on  and  lots  of  spirit,  the  members  of  Delta  Sigma  Theta  show  how  they  strut  their  stuff. 


ladrick  Odie,  Deante  Smith,  and  Jonathan  Phillips,  members  of  Alpha  Phi 
pha  Fraternity  show  the  crowd  when  it  comes  to  stepping,  it's  all  about 
eaking  into  the  move  and  getting  down  with  it. 


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Dave  Aurich,  a  graduate 
student  from  Lafayette,  La., 
representing  Kappa  Sigma 
Fraternity,  offers  a  helping 
hand  to  a  little  girl  in  need 
of  some  candy.  When  asked 
"What  do  you  think  about 
Frat  Row  holding  a  Trick-or- 
Treat  event  for  kids,  Dave 
says,  "I  think  it's  great!  It's 
always  a  lot  of  fun." 
All  Photo  by  Tracy  Thomas 


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TRICK-OR-TREAT 

ON  GREEK  STREET 


greeks  getting  involved  with  the  community 


Delta  Sigma  Theta  member, 
Pamela  Scott  gives  candy  to 
a  small  child  trick-or-treatmg 
up  and  down  fraternity  row. 


Kim  Belsom,  a  sophomore  member  of  Chi  Omega  passes  out  candy  to  a  child  in  front 
of  the  Delta  Tau  Delta  fraternity  house.  Chi  Omega  and  Delta  Tau  Delta  worked 
together  to  make  Halloween  exciting  for  the  children. 


Every  year,  a  Trick  or  Treating  event  is  held  on  Fraternity  Row  to 
erve  the  children  of  the  Hattiesburg  community  and  the  children  of  the 
tudents,  faculty  and  staff  of  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi. 

"I  think  it's  great  for  the  kids,"  Clint  Farve,  a  senior  from  Slidell, 
a.  and  a  member  of  Sigma  Phi  Epsilon  Fraternity,  said.  "This  is  what 
elping  the  community  is  all  about." 

Each  fraternitv  house  had  members  of  their  chapter  as  well  as 
lembers  from  sororities  standing  in  the  front  of  the  houses  to  greet 
ie  children  as  they  came  by  and  to  pass  out  the  candy. 

Pamela  Scott,  a  senior  from  Yazoo  City,  Miss.,  said,  "It's  a  great  idea. 
's  good  for  the  children  to  get  a  feel  of  the  campus."  Scott  represented 
jer  Sorority,  Delta  Sigma  Theta,  at  the  Phi  Kappa  Tau  house. 

All  Fraternities  and  Sororities  alike,  ranging  from  Pi  Beta  Phi 
)  Alpha  Phi  Alpha,  took  part  in  this  event.  All  agreed  that  having 
hildren  "trick-or-treating"  on  Fraternitv  Row  was  a  great  idea  to 
elp  give  back  to  the  community  and  a  great  chance  to  interact  with 
outhern  Miss's  Greek  life  program.  Story  by  Tracy  Thomas 


Telia  Brewer,  a  freshman  member  of  Kappa  Delta  from  Vicksburg,  Miss., 
enjoys  reaching  out  and  interacting  with  the  children.  She  brings  joy  to  the 
face  of  a  baby  dressed  as  a  lion  for  Halloween. 


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A  member  of  Delta  Gamma  Sorority  enjoys  a  fun  night  at  the  Kappa  Sig  House  with 
her  friends.  Photo  by  Eric  Wngky 


NIGHT  LIFE 

on  FRATERNITY  ROW 

students  party  into  the  night 

Band  parties,  football  game  after-parties,  dancing,  talking  and 
just  having  fun... these  words  describe  a  typical  night  on  Fraternity 
Row.  Although  Thursdays  are  a  popular  night  for  a  party,  there 
is  always  something  going  on  at  a  fraternity  house.  Contrary  to 
popular  belief,  there  is  something  for  everyone  at  a  fraternity  house. 
There  are  loud  bands  and  dancing  in  the  party  rooms,  quiet  rooms 
and  couches  for  conversations  and  even  people  watching  television 
in  some  rooms.  The  halls  of  fraternity  houses  are  usually  full  of  guys 
and  girls  talking  and  just  hanging  out. 

Fraternities  have  several  band  parties  a  year.  Featured  bands 
include,  Lazy  K,  Gillian  and  Fritz  and  2  Hypnotic.  Fraternities  also 
have  individual  "themed"  parties  each  year. 

"Pike  has  a  date  party  once  a  year  called  Alphatraz.  It  is  a  t-shirt 
date  party  where  you  are  handcuffed  to  your  date  for  the  beginning 
of  the  night,"  Shawn  DuBose,  a  sophomore  Pi  Kappa  Alpha,  said. 

Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon  also  has  a  date  party  called  Pattv  Murphy 
at  which  guests  dress  as  mob  members. 

Nathan  Smith,  a  sophomore  Alpha  Tau  Omega,  said,  "ATO  has 
a  date  party  in  the  spring  of  each  year  called  the  Viking  Party.  We 
have  a  band  and  everyone  dresses  as  Vikings." 

Each  Halloween,  Kappa  Sigma  hosts  its  annual  Undertaker's  Ball. 
The  members  bring  dates  and  each  dress  in  a  Halloween  costume. 

Vince  Fabra,  a  sophomore  Pi  Kappa  Phi,  said,  "Pi  Kapp  hosts  an 
annual  date  party  each  year  called  'Hook  a  Brother  Up.'  This  is  different 
from  your  normal  date  party,  as  each  Big  Brother  finds  a  date  for  his 
Little  Brother  and  each  Little  Brother  finds  a  date  for  his  Big  Brother. 
Sometimes  it  is  a  surprise,  but  the  outcome  is  always  great." 

Many  fraternity  parties  are  open  to  everyone  and  provide  a 
welcoming  and  fun  atmosphere  to  all.  Fraternity  parties,  both  date 
and  house  parties,  are  always  a  great  way  to  socialize  and  meet  new 
people.   Story  by  Carlie  McCrary 


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Members  of  Alpha  Tau  Omega  party  all  night  with  the  band  after  a  Southern  Miss  home  football  game. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


|   Sigma     Chi     dances     in     then- 
costumes    at    their    Halloween 
|    Party.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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ALPHA 


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The  ladies  of  Alpha  Delta  Pi  have  a  proud  past.  As  the  oldest 
secret  society  for  college  women,  Alpha  Delta  Pi  has  established  a 
reputation  as  the  First,  Finest,  Forever,  and  thev  have  continued  this 
tradition  into  the  present.  The  2005-2006  school  year  has  been  a 
phenomenal  time  of  sisterhood,  celebration  and  accomplishment  for 
Alpha  Delta  Pi. 

The  sisters  of  Alpha  Delta  Pi  are  true  leaders  in  the  Southern 
Miss  community.  With  involvement  in  the  Honors  College,  Luckyday, 
Leadership  Scholar  program,  Campus  Civitan,  Residence  Life,  Alpha 
Lambda  Delta,  Lambda  Sigma,  Golden  Key  Order  of  Omega,  Southern 
Style,  GEWW  Crew,  Southern  Misses  and  Dixie  Darlings,  the  sisters 
of  Alpha  Delta  Pi  have  proven  themselves  to  be  more  than  average 
women.    In  2005,  Alpha  Delta  Pi  held  the  first  annual  Lion's  Share     Story  Submitted  by  Elizabeth  Bridges 


Photo  by  Bethany  Ker 

Challenge  Dodge  Ball  tournament  to  aid  the  Ronald  McDonald  House 
and  they  continued  this  tradition  in  2006.  Alpha  Delta  Pi  also  provide; 
their  services  to  Habitat  for  Humanity  and  the  Mississippi  Gulf  Coa; 
following  the  devastation  caused  by  Hurricane  Katrina. 

Amongst  all  of  their  hard  work,  Alpha  Delta  Pi  also  found  tim 
to  have  fun.  From  pizza  parties  and  movie  marathons  to  the  annua 
Mallard  and  Black  Diamond  Balls  to  the  first  annual  Mardi  Gra 
Masquerade  and  Casino  Night.  Alpha  Delta  Pi  organized  sisterhoo' 
socials  and  date  parties  that  will  remain  in  our  memories  forevej 
Every  time  I  see  the  passion  and  heart  my  sisters  have  for  Alpha  Delt 
Pi,  I  realize  that  Alpha  Delta  Pi  is  not  something  a  person  becomes; 
is  a  part  of  who  they  already  are,  and  thev  are  my  sisters. 


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Members:  Sarah  Alyas,  Allison  Beler,  Jessica  Benigno,  Brandi  Brewer,  Elizabeth  Bridges,  Lindsey  Brinton,  Jessica  Buckelew,  Nicole  Charlet,  Kimberly  Danczyk,  Ladonna  Ellis,  Kelly  Ennis,  Hilary  Faries 
Claudette  Gilman,  Kristin  Hamilton,  Sarah  Hanson,  Haley  Higdon,  Kathryn  Hillman,  Courtney  Holcomb,  Barrett  Jones,  Bene'  Knowles,  Jessica  Lamb,  Lana  Lattanzi,  Leslie  Lawrence,  Aliana  Little 
Elizabeth  Long,  Samantha  McSparrin,  Rebecca  Moore,  Melissa  Nick,  Jessica  Pace,  Leslie  Phillip,  Laura  Phillips,  Regina  Regan,  Andrea  Robinson,  Kyra  Robinson,  Mary  Rogers,  Lauren  Rose,  Leal 
Schultz,  Alyse  Stephens,  Nicole  Whiteman,  Eleanor  Wilson.  Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


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Tailgatmg  in  The  District, 
Lauren  Rose,  Jessica  Lamb, 
Sarah  Hanson  and  Kelly  Ennis, 
gather  with  sorority  sisters  at 
the  Alpha  Delta  Pi  tent  before  a 
football  game.  Photo  submitted 
by  Alpha  Delta  Pi 


'ith  sounds  of  sweet  melody,  the  ladies  of  Alpha  Delta  Pi  sing  "Still,  Still,  Still"  at  Chi  Omega's  annual  Songfest  where  they  placed  first  in  vocal  performance    Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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ALPHA 
ALPHA 


Erin  Vaughn  represents  her  sorority  with  their  hand  sign 
Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


Alpha  Kappa  Alpha  Sorority,  Incorporated,  became  America's 
first  Greek-letter  organization  established  by  black  college  women 
in  1908.  The  legacy  of  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha  became  a  part  of  The 
University  of  Southern  Mississippi  on  April  12,  1975  when  the  Iota 
Kappa  chapter  was  formed. 

The  main  focus  of  the  ladies  of  Iota  Kappa  is  to  be  "supreme 
in  service  to  all  mankind"  and  to  emphasize  the  sorority's  five 
targets  witch  include:  education,  health,  the  black  family,  economic 
empowerment  and  the  arts.  These  ladies  continue  to  strive  toward 
excellence  implementing  numerous  community  and  campus  activities, 
special  projects  and  events. 


The  ladies  of  Iota  Kappa  promote  education  by  issuing  an  annual; 
scholarship  to  a  freshman  African  American  female.  African  American 
males  that  possess  strong  leadership  qualities  are  recognized  in  the 
chapter's  annual  Mr.  Esquire  pageant.  The  ladies  of  this  sorority  alsc 
provide  service  to  the  communities  by  participating  in  service  projects 
such  as  the  Martin  Luther  King,  Jr.  Day  of  Service.  The  ladies  took  aj 
day  on  and  not  a  day  off  for  the  betterment  of  the  city  of  Hattiesburg 
The  ladies  of  Iota  Kappa  live  strongly  by  their  motto  "By  culture  and 
merit,"  possessing  the  spirit  of  sisterhood  and  providing  service  td 
everyone  in  their  path.  Story  submitted  by  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha 


Members:  Rosalyn  Albritton,  Danielle  Aldridge,  Tsegayesus  Alemu,  Adrienne  Anthony,  Adriane  Battle,  Tiffany  Bonds,  Catherine  Bradley,  Romika  Bridges,  Orisha  Brown,  Nekiesha  Burley,  Teneicia  Cole 
Lashondra  Collins,  Rasheeda  Crowell,  Moneka  Dancy,  Jewell  Davis,  Phoema  Dubra,  Erin  Duffy,  Shemina  Ethridge,  Karen  Fielder,  Bianca  Frederick,  Christina  Gaines,  Jessica  Gordan,  Latoria  Green,  Victori. 
Griffin,  Patrina  Hall,  Tansy  Hall,  Joanna  Harris,  Tineciaa  Harris,  Krista  Hayes,  Chirstie  Herrington,  Brieah  Hudson,  Shenika  Ivy,  Lyndsey  Jalvia,  Vanessa  Jefferson,  Jessica  Johnson,  Latoya  Johnson,  Sharai 
Johnson.  Cynthia  Jones,  Shan  Jones,  Rhonda  Jordan,  Natasha  Junearick,  Kiange  Kemp,  Yolonda  Magee,  Carol  Manning,  Reo  Maynard,  Courtney  McCray,  Tameka  McMiller,  Latessa  Minor,  Stacy  Morgar 
Kalisheah  Okhomina,  Jessica  Olive,  Jessica  Prude,  Bridget  Regan,  Dameshia  Reese,  Sophia  Robinson,  Tyra  Saucier,  Tiffany  Shelby,  Catrice  Stribling,  Katashia  Taylor,  Erin  Vaughn,  Latoya  Veal,  Carla  Wheeler 
Carrie  White,  Joelle  Wilcots,  Krystal  Young.  Photo  by  USM  Photo  SerMces 


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The  ladies  of  AKA  en|oy  a  day 
volunteenngfortheDr.  Martin 
Luther  King,  Jr.  Community 
Service  Project.  Alpha  Kappa 
Alpha  is  one  of  many  Greek 
organizations  that  participate 
in  this  event.  Photo  submitted 
by  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha 


Jtside  of  the  Commons,  members  of  AKA  put  on  their  probate  show  for  Southern  Miss  to  welcome  new  members  into  the  sorority.  Photo  submitted  by  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha 


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On  April  5,  1895,  a  small  band  of  voung  women,  with  the  help  of 
a  local  dentist,  established  symbolism,  strength  and  sisterhood  that 
today  binds  together  over  300,000  women  from  over  170  campuses. 
Chi  Omega  is  a  place  to  make  countless  memories,  build  confident 
women,  and  be  a  classic  Chi  Omega  lady. 

On  April  23,  1949,  the  Epsilon  Delta  Chapter  of  Chi  Omega  was 
the  first  chapter  established  on  Southern  Miss's  campus.  From  the 
beginning,  the  ladies  of  Chi  Omega  have  stood  for  six  purposes: 
scholarship,  community  service,  sisterhood  and  personnel,  career 
development,  friendship  and  social  and  campus  involvement.  It 
is  evident  that  Chi  Omega  is  building  a  strong  and  great  legacy  at 
Southern  Miss.  One  such  legacy  is  Chi  Omega's  Songfest.  The  longest 
philanthropic  event  on  Southern  Miss's  campus,  this  year  Chi  Omega 
raised  over  $16,000  for  the  Make-AAVish  Foundation. 


Chi  Omega  is  for  a  lifetime.  One  day,  you  hope  to  have  your  owi 
legacy  become  a  member  of  this  great  sorority.  Dean  Smith,  aluni 
of  the  Epsilon  Delta  Chapter,  has  two  daughters  that  became  Chi 
Omegas.  "The  memories  of  sharing  secrets  and  moments  with  sister! 
who  become  forever  friends  is  what  you  want  for  those  who  coirn! 
behind  you.  You  want  to  leave  a  heritage  of  being  a  Chi  Omega  lady  ii! 
all  areas  -  social,  spiritual,  and  moral  character,"  Smith  said. 

A  legacy  is  something  handed  down  or  continued  from  previou  I 
generations.  In  generations  to  come,  women  will  have  a  chance  to  shar-j 
the  secrets  and  memories  of  being  a  Chi  Omega.  Through  leadership! 
friendship  and  developing  one's  best  self,  Chi  Omega  Fraternity  wi 
continue  to  leave  a  legacy  of  excellence. 
Story  submitted  by  Erin  Lambert 


Members:  Nicole  Anding,  Sara  Bailey,  Ashley  Barrient,  Kimberly  Belsom,  Erica  Bennett,  Brittany  Bridges,  Kathryn  Bush,  Ashley  Cangelosi,  Katie  Carr,  Emily  Drye,  Kelly  Estes,  Ashely  Faggard, 
Lucy  Ferguson,  Katie  Fuller,  Libby  Gantt,  Nikki  Gatlin,  Jennifer  Gee,  Calla  Gibson,  Ashley  Grant,  Kathryn  Gray,  Jennifer  Gunn,  Katie  Harris,  Amanda  Henley,  Greta  Hill,  Haley  Hilton,  April  Ivins, 
Rachel  James,  Amy  Johnson,  Jennifer  Jones,  Jennifer  Lahuta,  Erin  Lambert,  Stefanie  Lance,  Megan  Lee,  Michelle  Leland,  Jennifer  Matthews,  Mallori  McBride,  Luci  Moore,  Jennifer  Moran,  Chelsea 
Newman,  Rachel  Odom,  Holly  Pace,  Janet  Payne,  Deane  Pierce,  Melissa  Puckett,  Adrienne  Pylant,  Kelly  Quint,  Claire  Richardson,  Jessica  Sanders,  Amanda  Santmyer,  Megan  Sheets,  Julie  Sheridan, 
Kelli  Stewart,  Haley  Stiglets,  Brandy  Strickland,  Lauren  Ward,  Wren  Ward,  Elise  Warren,  Carley  White,  Lauren  White,  Charli  Wilson,  Terri  Wolfe,  Dana  Woodcock,  Sarah  Young,  Karen  Allen, 
Barrett  Arinder,  Taylor  Barefield,  Taylor  Borries,  Elizabeth  Brown,  Hayley  Bryant,  Kristen  Cangiamilla,  Staci  Cochran,  Brooke  Crumpton,  Lauren  Goodman,  Laura  Green,  Amanda  Hammond, 
Hannah  Kelly,  Courtney  Kennedy,  Brittany  Laird,  Whitney  Morns,  Hannah  Pittman,  Meredith  Price,  Lindsay  Richardson,  Sarah  Catherine  Robinson,  Barabara  Wakeland,  Haley  Walker,  Valerie 
Warrington,  Elizabeth  Welch.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petc/ier 


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Mth  new  member  Amanda  Hammond  leading  the  way,  the  ladies  of  Chi  Omega  march  side  by  side  down  the  steps  of  Reed  Green  Cohsium  to  sing  songs  of  Christmas  cheer.    Chi  Omega's  annual 
philanthropy  event  is  Songfest,  which  includes  a  holiday  singing  competition  between  sororities  and  fraternities  and  a  silent  auction  benefitting  the  Make-A-Wish  Foundation,   Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Chi  Omega  seniors  take  one  of  their  last  pictures  together  on  bid  day.  These  seniors  will  always 
remember  the  great  times  they  spent  together,  and  they  will  definitely  leave  their  mark  here  at 
Southern  Miss.   Photo  submitted  by  Chi  Omega 


Gearing  up  for  their 
Redneck-themed  swap  with 
Sigma  Chi  fraternity,  first 
year  members  Whitney 
Morns,  Karen  Allen,  Barbara 
Wakeland,  Barrett  Armder 
and  Valerie  Warrington 
get  ready  for  a  night  of 
music,  dancing  and  pictures. 
Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


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Hailing  from  Alabama,  I  knew  that  I  wanted  to  go  through 
formal  recruitment  before  I  even  graduated  high  school  three  years 
ago.  Knowing  that  you  want  to  go  through  formal  recruitment  is  one 
thing,  looking  back  after  several  years  and  realizing  that  you  chose 
the  right  sorority  -  the  best  soroity  -  is  an  entirely  different  matter.  I 
never  would  have  been  able  to  predict  how  Tri  Delta  has  enhanced  my 
education,  my  friendship  and  my  life. 

In  retrospect,  I  can  say  in  all  sinceritv  that  Tri  Delta  has  completely 
taught  me  the  meaning  -  in  it's  truest  form  -  of  sisterhood.    We  have 


shared  it  all;  at  our  most  beautiful  moments  and  at  moments  whertj 
the  only  beauty  we  had  was  on  the  inside.   Importantly,  that  is  wha 
Tri  Delta  stands  for;  beauty  from  the  inside  out. 

We  are  a  beautiful  chapter,  and  it  shows.  From  working  fervently 
to  raise  money  for  St.  Jude  Children's  Research  Hospital,  to  individua  j 
emotional  support  for  victums  of  Hurricane  Katrina,  we  will  alway:| 
rise  to  the  call  of  sisterhood,  support  and  charity  and  embrace  thosJ 
we  can  help.  It  is  this  that  sets  us  apart  from  others,  and  this  that  bind:! 
us  together  as  the  ladies  of  Tri  Delta.  Story  submitted  by  Erin  Sheppard 


Members:  Karla  Anderson,  Amara  Beech,  Amanda  Box,  Meredith  Bucher,  Bridget  Bumgardner,  Rebecca  Chandler,  Jennifer  Cornette,  Alhe  Couey,  Sarah  Duncan,  Margaret  Ellzey,  Megan  Evans, 
Lauren  Forte,  Lacey  Fortenberry,  Rachel  Franks,  Anna  Gaston,  Melody  Gill,  Kathleen  Goff,  Brooke  Graves,  Mallory  Haynes,  Kim  Helton,  Lauren  Home,  Caroline  Kingsdorf,  Sydney  Krhut,  Alicia 
Lane,  Kelly  Langford,  Virginia  Lewis,  Amy  Marslander,  Lindsey  Mayhall,  Lauren  McDougald,  Andrea  McLelland,  Jessica  McNellage,  Kristen  Mitchell,  Meaghan  Mitchell,  Veronica  Moreno,  Christina 
Murphy,  Stephanie  Napier,  Christen  Palmer,  Jamie  Rawlins,  Ashley  Robichaux,  Kathryn  Robinson,  Mary  Paige  Saliba,  Katie  Scianna,  Anna  Serpente,  Erin  Sheppard,  Kate  Shirley,  Karly  Skjoldager, 
Kelly  Sprague,  Stephanie  Stamps,  Miranda  Street,  Megan  Stuard,  Sommer  Thorton,  Amber  Wadsworth,  Karen  Waldrup,  Mary  Darby  Wall,  Brittney  Walters,  Jessica  Walz,  Megan  Wilkinson, 
Catherine  Williams,  Allie  Williamson,  Chrissy  Black,  Lauree'  Chabert,  Allison  Combes.  Courtney  Crist,  Jessica  Cuchens,  Sarah  Fayard,  Meaghan  Fox,  Heather  Goldman,  Bethany  Kent,  Hannah 
Lafontaine,  Catherine  Lippe,  Laura  McGarrh,  Kaitlin  Mueller,  Shani  Murray,  Frances  Ryan,  Amber  Shaffer,  Randi  Shamp,  Rachael  Shannon,  Tessa  Smgley,  Tiffany  Skrmetti,  Lauren  Soutullo,  Lauren 
Therrell,  Jordan  Torbert,  Caitlin  Wagner,  Brigette  Walters,  Sasha  Williamson,  Christina  Zieman.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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Stephanie  Stamps  assists  a 
fairy  princess  with  a  game  of 
bucket  toss  at  The  Hattiesburg 
Zoo's  Annual  Zoo  Boo 
Halloween  Carnival.  Every 
yeai  Tn  Delta  helps  Sigma 
Alpha  Epsilon  fraternity  with 
their  philanthropy  event. 
Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


Kami  Mueller  and  the  rest  of  her  pledge  class  sprint  to  the  next  clue  to  finding  their  big  sisses.  Big 
Sis/Lil  Sis  day  is  a  time  for  pledges  to  bond  with  older  girls  in  the  sorority  before  initiation. 
Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


fore  every  football  game  The  District  is  full  of  exciting  fans  visiting  and  grilling  out.   Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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GAMMA 


The  ladies  of  the  Delta  Pi  chapter  of  Delta  Gamma  have  called 
Southern  Miss  home  for  over  30  years.  Since  their  founding,  the  Dee 
Gees  have  always  strived  to  "Do  Good"  in  all  facets  of  life. 

Through  campus  involvement  and  philanthropic  service,  they 
have  left  a  permanent  mark  on  this  Hattiesburg  campus.  The  girls  are 
involved  in  everything  on  campus  including  honor  societies,  Southern 
Style,  SGA,  Eagle  Connection,  Dixie  Darlings,  CPC  Executive  Council, 
Cheerleading,  Varsity  Sports  and  more.  In  addition  to  on-campus 
activites,  Delta  Gamma  supports  their  national  philanthropy,  Service 
for  Sight,  by  hosting  their  annual  Anchor  Splash. 

Delta  Gamma  offers  women  of  all  ages  a  home  away  from  home. 
The  most  distinguishing  aspect  of  this  Delta  Gamma  chapter  is  their 


Photo  by  Jennifer  Petchei 

strong  sisterhood.  Sisterhood  has  always  been  something  that  the  Dee 
Gees  hold  very  dear  to  their  hearts.  Some  sisterly  activities  include 
movie  nights,  trips  to  Jackson  and  New  Orleans,  exciting  swaps  anc 
parties  and  their  annual  Anchor  Ball.  They  pride  themselves  on  having 
fun  with  each  other  through  sisterhood,  scholarship  and  service. 

Dee  Gee's  primary  purpose  is  to  create  an  environment  when 
sisters  can  form  lasting  friendships  and  experiences  that  help  then- 
develop  a  deeper  love  and  consideration  for  others.  They  strive  tc 
touch  the  hearts  of  everyone  they  meet.  Above  all,  the  bond  of  a  Delt£ 
Gamma  sister  is  unforgettable,  unbreakable  and  definitely  one  tha 
lasts  a  lifetime.   Story  Submitted  by  Jordan  Hailey 


Members:  Melissa  Bishop,  Undsi  Boulette,  Emiiy  Bowman,  Kendall  Cooper,  Dondi  DeAngelo,  Tiffany  Hyunh,  Lauren  Lestrema,  Brandi  Mannion,  Alex  Miller,  Sharley  Mills,  Jen  Phillips,  Lauren  Serret,  Emi. 
Vincent,  Allison  Applewhite,  Beth  Cochran,  Jordan  Hailey,  Mary  Catherine  Harrison,  Terah  Henderson,  Adrienne  Hinton,  Kathleen  Lenoir,  Lea  Locke,  Michelle  Murray,  Sarah  Nicholson,  Joanna  Ott,  Nik 
Scairono,  Ginny  Sims,  Ginger  Vowell,  Kelli  Watkins,  Maggie  Wesley,  Mary  Frances  Wilks,  Kaitlin  Ziz,  Karen  Allred,  Nell  Cohen,  Courtney  Dunn,  Jill  Ferguson,  Erin  Gilbert,  Leah  Grafton,  Liz  Harringto 
Christina  Hughes,  Ashley  Jenkins,  Jessie  Lang,  Haley  Lewis,  Kelly  Lewis,  Rachel  Newton,  Erin  Parker,  Alex  Peter,  Lauren  Presley,  Roz  Richards,  Mandy  Roberts,  Anna  Smith,  Robin  Smith,  Ashley  Verrett 
Laura  Watson,  Allison  Wellborn,  Kathryn  Anthony,  Catherine  Barber,  Brittany  Beasley,  Brit  Burroughs,  Jenny  Eaton,  Alexis  Fonte,  Nicole  Fontenot,  Laura  Guiles,  Jessie  Kidd,  Melissa  Lang,  Olivia  Lan 
Mary  Lawrence,  Amy  Martin,  Tara  Moe,  Brittany  Murch,  Amanda  Newman,  Jenny  Parker,  Hannah  Rachai,  Laura  Reeves,  Brooke  Anne  Robinson,  Erica  Sims,  Stacey  Stater,  Machel  Weinacker,  Marc 
Wid  s,  Ashley  Wmeki,  Kristi  Wittmann.   Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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Lindsi        Boulette        pumps 
herself    up    for    the    annual 
Kappa    Sigma    Margarrtaville 
dance  competition. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Olivia  Lang  and  Stacy  Stater 
embrace  after  finding  out  they 
are  going  to  be  Delta  Gamma 
sisters  on  Bid  Day. 
Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


e  Gee's  beat  the  heat  under  their  tent  in  The  District  before  the  homecoming  game  against  The  Universtiy  of  Central  Florida.   Delta  Gamma  has  kept  this  tradition  of  getting  together  in  The 
trict  before  football  games  for  years  and  plan  to  spend  many  more  together.  Photo  submitted  by  Delta  Gamma 


DELTA  GAMMA 


DELTA 
SIGMA 

THETA 

Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc.  is  a  private,  non-profit 
organization  whose  purpose  is  to  provide  assistance  and  support 
through  established  programs  in  local  communities  throughout  the 
world.  A  sisterhood  of  more  than  200,000  predominately  black  college 
educated  women,  the  sorority  currently  has  over  900  chapters  located 
in  the  United  States,  England,  Japan  (Tokyo  and  Okinawa),  Germany, 
the  Virgin  Islands,  Bermuda,  the  Bahamas  and  the  Republic  of  Korea. 
The  major  programs  of  the  sorority  are  based  upon  the  organization's 
Five  Point  Thrust  of:  Economic  Development,  Educational 
Development,  International  Awareness  and  Involvement,  Physical 
and  Mental  Health  and  Political  Awareness  and  Involvement. 

The  Mu  Nu  Chapter  of  Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc.  was 
admirably  conceived  July  27,  1975  on  the  campus  of  The  University 
of  Southern  Mississippi.      Since  their  charter,  the  ladies  of  Delta 


Sigma  Theta  have  upheld  their  principles  of  scholarship,  sisterhoo' 
and  service  by  raising  the  bar  through  philanthropic  events,  academi 
achievement  and  campus  leadership. 

Recently,  the  Mu  Nu  chapter  was  recognized  for  completing  th 
most  community  service  hours  and  attaining  the  highest  individu; 
female  grade  point  average  among  National  Pan-Hellenic  Counc 
organizations.  Furthermore  it  is  also,  indeed,  an  honor  to  declare  th; 
for  the  past  three  consecutive  years,  Miss  Southern  Miss  and  sever 
Who's  Who  Among  American  Colleges  &  Universities  recipients  ha\ 
been  members  of  this  dynamic  sisterhood.  The  members  of  Delt 
Sigma  Theta  continue  to  pave  the  way  in  every  aspect,  led  by  Christia; 
values,  undying  faith  and  inevitable  love  for  all. 
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Members:  Ebony  Berry,  Carolyn  Brooks,  LaKeisha  Bryant,  Deanna  Dantzler,  Crystal  Fields,  Marquita  Green,  Aspen  Hardges,  Candi  Johnson,  Katrina  Jones,  Emma  Larke,  Carman  Lewis,  Jennifer 
Lott,  Elbernita  Martin,  Delandra  Mickens,  Erica  Myles,  Tyronza  Phillips,  Pamela  Scott,  Marquita  Shavers,  Monjineh  Springer,  Tamisha  Strode,  Quenesha  Thomas,  Raven  Wallace,  Tiffany  Williams 
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:se  Delta  ladies  show  off  their  moves  at  the  NPHC  Black  Greek  Week  Step  Show.  The  Step  Show  is  a  competition  between  the  NPHC  fraternities  and  sororities.  Photo  by  Tom  Bynum 


The  ladies  of  Delta  Sigma  Theta  are  all  smiles  after  a  hop  contest  outside  the  Commons.  Photo 
submitted  by  Delta  Sigma  Theta 


A  few  members  of  Delta  Sigma 
Theta  enjoy  spending  time 
together  at  their  Christmas 
party.  Christmas  parties  are 
a  great  way  to  spend  time 
with  friends  before  parting 
for  Christmas  break.  Photo 
submitted  by  Delta  Sigma 
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KAPPA 

ALPHA 

THETA 


Photo  Submitted  by  Kappa  Alpha  The 


Kappa  Alpha  Theta  is  the  first  Greek  lettered  fraternity  known 
among  women.  The  Zeta  Psi  chapter  of  Kappa  Alpha  Theta  was 
established  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  in  1998.  In 
almost  its  eighth  year  at  Southern  Miss,  Theta  has  made  itself  a  staple 
of  the  college  community.  They  are  very  active  in  community  service, 
philanthropies  and  non-Greek  groups  on  campus. 

Each  year  Kappa  Alpha  Theta  raises  thousands  of  dollars  for  C  ASA 
(Court  Appointed  Special  Advocates)  through  their  philanthropy 
event  Kicks  for  CASA.  All  proceeds  from  the  event  go  toward  helping 
abused  and  neglected  children  find  new  and  improved  homes  as 
quickly  as  possible. 

Not  only  do  these  Southern  Miss  Thetas  help  people  on  a  national 
level,  but  they  also  help  locally.  The  devastation  of  Hurricane  Katrina 


on  the  United  States  Gulf  Coast  put  the  lives  of  people  who  lived  theil 
in  a  state  of  chaos.  The  Thetas  took  on  a  year  round  fundraiser  if 
order  to  give  the  students  of  DTberville  High  School  a  prom  as  well  al 
a  sense  of  normalcy. 

The  ladies  of  Kappa  Alpha  Theta  are  not  all  work  with  no  pla1' 
Their  social  calendar  includes  functions  like  a  Grab-a-Date  parti 
Christmas  party,  a  Crush  party,  a  Mardi  Gras  bash  and  the  Into  tti 
Mystic  formal.  Sisterhood  is  of  the  utmost  importance  to  Theta  I 
Each  semester  is  filled  with  activities  which  promote  and  encoura^; 
bonding.  Events  such  as  competing  in  other  Greek  organizatior 
philanthropies,  Theta  Thursdays  or  just  going  out  for  a  bite  to  e. 
bring  these  sisters  closer  together  in  the  ties  of  friendship. 
Story  submitted  by  Kappa  Alpha  Theta 


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Members:  Amanda  Barrett,  Jennifer  Beasley,  Megean  Blackwelder,  Gemma  Booth,  Anna  Brannin,  Allison  Burnett,  Bethany  Dailey,  Chancis  Dubard,  Marion  Fiorentini,  Samatha  Fortenberry, 
Les-Leigh  Friedmann,  Mary  Gasparrini,  Lesley  Harrison,  Jessica  Hill,  Kathryn  Kneip,  Meagon  Kuhn,  Mandy  Lawrence,  Allyson  Liner,  Stacey  Lott,  Sara  Lowrey,  Jennifer  Mayo,  Ken  Morgan,  Delyth 
Murphy,  Lucy  Newman,  Tina  Nguyen,  Lisa  Page,  Erica  Parker,  Margarita  Votano,  Virginia  Weathers,  Coleena  Wolfe,  Jennifer  Abernathy,  Sarah  Barton,  Candice  Combs,  Madison  Davis,  Leah  Gaines, 
Brittany  Gregory,  Noelle  Hardesty,  Kristen  Jennings,  Melissa  Ladner,  Shannon  McGill,  Megan  McLain,  Jennifer  Mitchell,  Tabitha  Newbold,  Amanda  Pntchett,  Sara  Schlesinger,  Jessica  Shackleford, 
Lacy  Sibley,  Kelly  Speer.  Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


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GREEKS 


Kristen  Jennings  busts  a  move 
with  her  sisters  on  the  stage 
at  Kappa  Sigma's  Margantaville 
Dance  Competition. 
Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


Lisa  Page,  Margarita  Votano, 
Mary  Gasparrmi.  Jennifer 
Mitchell,  Noelle  Hardesty 
and  Delyth  Murphy  climb 
up  on  the  fence  to  get  a 
better  view  of  the  stage  at 
Kappa  Sigma's  Margantaville. 
Photo  Submitted  by  Kappa 
Alpha  Theta 


le  ladies  of  Kappa  Alpha  Theta  gather  around  their  Christmas  tree  in  their  chapter  room  to  celebrate  together  before  they  all  leave  for  the  holidays    Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


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KAPPA 

DELTA 


Founded  on  Oct.  23,  1897,  in  Virginia,  Kappa  Delta  began  to  mold 
the  lives  of  four  young  women  into  something  more  than  they  could 
have  imagined.  They  created  a  sorority  that  would  grow  to  become  one 
of  the  top  sororities  in  the  nation.  With  over  200  chartered  chapters 
across  the  country,  Kappa  Delta  bonds  young  women  together  in  love, 
honor  and  friendship. 

Serving  our  community  is  something  which  holds  a  special  place 
in  the  heart  of  Kappa  Delta.  Last  year,  over  $7  million  was  donated  to 
Prevent  Child  Abuse  America,  Kappa  Delta's  national  philanthropy. 
National  Women's  Friendship  Day,  the  third  Sunday  in  September, 
was  also  created  by  the  women  of  Kay  Dee  to  celebrate  one  of  the  best 
gifts  in  life,  friendship.  Kappa  Delta  has  created  a  legacy  that  is  still 
changing  lives  today. 


Cherie  Kay  Thriffley,  Kappa  Delta  President  2005,  said,  "When  I| 
pledged  Kay  Dee  I  thought  I  was  just  joining  a  sorority.  Instead,  I  was  j 
stepping  into  a  circle  of  friends  who  loved  me  for  who  I  am.  I  became! 
a  part  of  something  that  would  change  my  life  forever,  and  I  am  a 
much  better  person  for  having  the  honor  to  say  I  am  a  Kappa  Delta." 

Kay  Dee  looks  to  the  past  for  its  convictions,  the  present  for  its! 
opportunities  and  the  future  for  its  dreams.  Kay  Dee  is  not  just  for  thel 
present,  but  forever  remains  a  part  of  you.  As  sisters  we  stand,  for  we 
know  that  it  is  our  unity  that  makes  it  possible  for  us  to  accomplish 
phenomenal  things,  and  that  is  a  Kappa  Delta  legacy. 
Story  Submitted  by  Leslie  Stevens  and  Anne'  Stackel 


Members:  Cherie  Kay  Thriffley,  Tracie  Haag,  Ashley  Triplett,  Leslie  Holder,  Zandy  Vernaci,  Megan  Voss,  Johanna  Romero,  DeeAnna  Runnels,  Beth  Richardson,  Meredith  Wong,  Amanda  Bailey,  Heather  Burkett,  Victoria  Burton,  Candac 
Bush,  Lyndsey  Castleman,  Nicole  Crawley,  Natalie  Fisher,  Allison  Fox,  Leigh  Frazier,  Joanna  Gaston,  Michelle  Gordon,  Kelly  Hollingsworth,  Adrienne  Kren,  Lindsay  Phillippi,  Cheree  Rembert,  Heidi  Ryan,  Caroline  Shull,  Dana  Smith,  Jenr 
Tapper,  Courtney  Ulrich,  Amanda  Coccaro,  Whitney  Doleac,  Abby  Espey,  Patrice  Gagllano,  Holly  Hollifield,  Alyson  Matney,  Molly  Newman,  Shannon  Nowell,  Sarah  Soloman,  Elizabeth  Stiebing,  Molly  Demedius,  Rachel  Hancock,  Mar 
Esther  Waldron,  Christy  Blaine,  Stephani  Bower,  Nicole  Cohea,  Whitney  Coker,  Shawna  Dunaway,  Greer  Garraway,  Melinda  Gonzales,  Beth  Guess,  Lewaire  Harvey,  Rachel  Hogan,  Brittany  Home,  Lauren  Lee,  Carlie  McCrary,  Sara 
McGrath,  Kasey  McKee,  Emily  Pettus,  Kelly  Privett,  Chrissy  Sanford,  Katye  Skelton,  Lindsey  Sparks,  Leslie  Spencer,  Annie  Stackel,  Leslie  Stevens,  Emily  Zelenka,  Courtney  Green,  Tricia  Rodgers,  Haley  Vines,  Jenna  Artz,  Telia  Brewer,  Kat 
Christiansen,  Natalie  Comeaux,  Madison  Cook,  Deirdre  David,  Holly  Duke,  Lindsey  Gavin,  Stephanie  Golden,  Sarah  Gordon,  Tiffany  Hicks,  Casey  Jones,  Stephanie  McDavid,  Lindsay  McNair  Lindsey  Meador,  Mary  Beth  Murphy,  Mol 
O'Brien,  Mary  Clare  Palmer,  Brittany  Patterson,  Lauren  Payne,  Jeannette  Pecot,  Maggie  Pikul,  Victoria  Ramsey,  Elyse  Rieder,  Neely  Rush,  Ansley  Smith,  Ashley  Vinzant,  Lauren  Williams,  HannaWillis.  Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


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Shawna  Dunaway  struts  her 
stuff  for  the  2005  Kappa 
Sigma  Margantaville.  Kappa 
Delta  won  first  place  the 
previous  year  so  they  were 
featured  as  entertainment 
this  year  for  Margantaville. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Melinda  Gonzalez  spots 
her  look-a-like  among  the 
costumed  girls.  Every  year  the 
local  girl  scout  troup; 
to  Panhellenic  for  ti 
treating  a  th  I-  appa  Delta. 
Photo  submitted  by  Kappa  Delta 


ie  ladies  of  Kappa  Delta  pause  from  socializing  to  take  a  quick  picture  under  their  tent  in  The  District.  Kappa  Delta  is  one  of  the  many  sororities  and  fraternities  that  t.-.  g  "       ■  ■  ■  football  game 
y  in  The  District.  Photo  submitted  by  Kappa  Delta 


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MU 


Phi  Mu  Fraternity  was  originally  found  as  the  Philomathean 
Society  at  Wesleyan  College  in  Macon,  Georgia  on  January  4,  1852. 
In  the  early  1800s,  Wesleyan  became  the  first  college  in  the  world 
to  grant  bachelor's  degrees  to  women.  In  1852  Mary  Dupont  Lines, 
Mary  Myrick  Daniels  and  Martha  Hardaway  Redding  founded  the 
Philomathean  Society,  later  to  be  called  Phi  Mu.  Phi  Mu  is  the  second 
oldest  sorority  for  college  women  in  the  world.  Our  founders  set  forth 
a  foundation  of  sisterhood  in  which  we  follow  to  this  day.  We  have 
become  one  under  our  motto  of  Love,  Honor,  Truth  and  live  by  a  bond 
that  will  unite  us  together  for  years  to  come. 

"To  lend  to  those  less  fortunate  a  helping  hand"  has  always  been 
a  meaningful  aspect  of  Phi  Mu's  heritage.  At  the  1986  National 
Convention,    the   Fraternity   adopted   Children's    Miracle   Network 


Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Mu 

Champions  (CMN).  Today  we  spend  countless  hours  gathering  money 
to  help  CMN  in  our  state.  The  money  we  earn  here  in  Mississippi 
stays  here  in  Mississippi.  Some  of  the  ways  we  earn  money  for  our 
philanthropy  is  our  "Men  of  the  Year  Calendar".  Pictures  of  outstanding 
males  on  our  campus  are  presented  in  a  12  month  calendar  which  is 
sold  on  campus  and  off.  During  Fall  Recruitment  we  have  the  joy  of 
painting  ceiling  tiles,  which  we  bring  ourselves  to  Jackson's  Children's 
Hospital.  Another  exciting  philanthropy  that  we  are  beginning  this 
year,  Fall  of  2006  is  CMNs  Dance  Marathon.  This  will  be  an  exciting 
time  for  the  community  and  campus  to  get  involved  in  nine  hours  of 
fun  activities.  All  of  us  here  in  Phi  Mu  are  very  excited  about  our  new 
philanthropic  event.   Story  submitted  by  Phi  Mu 


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Members:  Julie  April,  Jamie  Baker,  Allison  Baptist,  Katherine  Baricev,  Jessica  Bordelon,  Katie  Boyles,  Allison  Brinson,  Jennifer  Burleigh,  Amy  Carlson,  Allison  Carroll,  Jennifer  Centola,  Amanda 
Chappell,  Adrian  Clark,  Jennifer  Clark,  Katie  Dabdoub,  Shannon  Davis,  Jessica  Dean,  Dannah  Dobson,  Sarah  Doss,  Katherine  Dune',  Erin  Fortenberry,  Melissa  Freyder,  Emily  Fulgham,  Veronica 
Gilbert,  Amy  Gillies,  Tara  Gremillion,  Caitlyn  Grillot,  Corinn  Grillot,  Lauren  Harper,  Kristina  Harwood,  Kimberly  Hymel,  Jessica  Jackson,  Jeannette  Johnson,  Monica  Jordan,  Kaitlin  Kinter,  Danielle 
Lanasa,  Jennifer  Lepre,  Kelsey  Lingsch,  Katherine  Lovvorn,  Mandi  Magill,  Melissa  Mauldin,  Victoria  Mayo,  Victoria  Miranov,  Rachel  Mullen,  Kasey  Murphy,  Blair  Norman,  Elise  Paciera,  Courtney 
Patterson,  Amanda  Rabalais,  Jordan  Rankin,  Brittany  Romig,  Sarah  Schlesinger,  Cassie  Seymour,  Kathryn  Shubert,  Katie  Staiger,  Nicole  Toups,  Lauren  Trepagnier,  Leigh  Trotti,  Katie  Wahl,  Megan 
Watts,  Jessica  Yennie,  Amanda  Young,  Britany  Baptist,  Lindsey  Buley,  Jane  Carriere,  Lauren  Clayton,  Ashley  Corish,  Katherine  Eley,  Rachel  Garvin,  Rose  Gonzalez,  Lauren  Graef,  Elan  Griggs, 
Anna  Guillot,  Lori  Helfrich,  Kathryn  Hines,  Katherine  Jenkins,  Jessica  Kopf,  Samantha  Kozakiewicz,  Angela  Kurtz,  Jessie  Lackey,  Kayla  Loftin,  Courtney  Lofton,  Megan  Malone,  Kelly  McNeil,  Kellen 
Murphy,  Alexandra  Richoux,  Lauren  Rigney,  Whitney  Salley,  Laura  Shaw,  Polly  Slawson,  Christina  Smith.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 

230         GREEKS 


|/ith  a  rainbow  of  colors,  the  ladies  of  Phi  Mu  put  on  a  great  rendition  of  "How  the  Gnnch  Stole  Christmas"  at  Chi  Omega's  Songfest.  Their  performance  earned  them  first  place  in  the  competition, 
loto  by  Chris  Payne 


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The  Phi  Mu  dancers  get  ready  for  Kappa  Sigma's  Margantaville.   This  year.  Phi  Mu  sisters  showed 
they  had  what  it  took  to  win  and  went  home  with  the  overall  first  place  trophy. 
Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Mu 


Rachel  Garvin,  Jessie  Lackey, 
Cody  Clark  and  Kelly  McNeil 
en|oy    another    Saturday    in 
The  District. 
Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Mu 


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PI  BETA 

PHI 


Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


In  1867,  12  women  dared  to  dream  a  dream.  Today,  that  dream  is 
and  always  will  be  Pi  Beta  Phi.  Founded  on  hopes  of  assisting  young 
women  in  moral,  mental  and  social  advancement,  women  have  since 
fostered  the  legacy  which  has  left  an  everlasting  influence  on  our 
world  in  so  many  ways.  Member  Lauren  Anderson  finds  a  deeper 
understanding  to  this  eternal  legacy. 

Growing  up,  she  was  constantly  surrounded  by  arrows  and 
angels,  Pi  Phi's  symbols.  "I  finally  get  it,"  Anderson  proclaims,  after 
having  experienced  the  family  legacy  that  she  has  carried  on  through 
her  own  involvement  in  Pi  Beta  Phi.  Anderson's  mother,  Patricia 
Emens  Anderson,  was  a  member  of  the  SC  Alpha  Chapter  of  Pi  Phi 
in  tbe  1970s  and  is  currently  a  national  Panhellenic  delegate.  "My 
mom  was  always  doing  something  with  Pi  Phi;  it  meant  the  world  to 


her.  She  and  my  grandmother's  Pi  Phi  initiation  certificates  also  hunj 
framed  in  our  home,"  Anderson  recalls  from  her  earlier  years. Wher 
Anderson  chose  to  go  through  recruitment  upon  entering  college,  he: 
mother  grew  ecstatic.  "I  knew  my  mom  wanted  me  to  be  a  Pi  Phi,  bu 
in  the  end,  I  wanted  to  make  my  own  decision,"  Anderson  recollects 
"but  when  I  came  through,  I  knew  exactly  where  I  wanted  to  be. 
Now,  a  third  generation  legacy,  Anderson,  having  been  adopted  as  ai 
infant,  believes  she  now  shares  a  deeper  connection  with  her  family. 
Like  the  legacy  that  Anderson  has  carried  on,  Pi  Beta  Phi  will,  too 
live  eternally  through  the  values  and  traditions  cherished  and  livec 
daily  through  its  members  here  at  Southern  Miss  and  throughout  thi 
rest  of  the  world.   Story  submitted  by  Mimsie  Ladner 


Members:  Julianna  Allen,  Lauren  Anderson,  Megan  Anderson,  Samantha  Anstead,  Cnstina  Brewster,  Kady  Collier,  Meghan  Davis,  Anna  Dodge,  Margaret  Emery,  Brandi  Ferrer,  Amanda  Fnerson, 
Jodie  Haggard,  Sarah  Hollomon,  Katie  Kensinger,  Shannon  Knox,  Jordan  Ladner,  Miriam  Ladner,  Megan  Lobrano,  Amanda  Mele,  Danielle  O'Cain,  Tiffany  Pigott,  Allison  Pitts,  Cassie  Rainey,  Pamela 
Rone,  Erica  Scharfenstein,  Linda  Shelby,  Crystal  Smith,  Megan  Smith,  Brittany  Sparks,  Carrie  Stockett,  Jacqueline,  Janet  Watkins,  Brandee  Adams,  Sarah  Adcox,  Alexandra  Baker,  Laurel  Bland, 
Ashley  Deaton,  Jennifer  DuBose,  Erin  Fahner,  Jennifer  Gesvantner,  Kristin  Higgins,  Whitney  Lee,  Lindsey  Lozes,  Courtney  Magee,  Celeste  McDonald,  Emily  Melacon,  Faith  Morgan,  Nina  Newman, 
Lauren  Phipps,  Kathryn  Piddington,  Shannon  Stucke,  Renee  Thacker,  Anita  Thornton,  Krystal  Truitt,  Ashley  Williamson,  Emily  Young,  Bridget  Zewe,  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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GREEKS 


A  few  members  of  Pi  Beta  Phi 
get  ready  for  a  night  out  on 
Frat  Row.  Photo  submitted  by 
Pi  Beta  Phi 


e  sisters  of  Pi  Phi  enjoy  a  few  snacks  before  a  football  game  under  their  tent  in  The  District.  Photo  submitted  by  Pi  Beta  Phi 


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SIGMA 

GAMMA  RHO 


Sigma  Gamma  Rho  Sorority,  Incorporated  was  organized  on 
November  12,  1922,  at  Butler  University  in  Indianapolis,  Indiana  by 
seven  school  teachers.  Since  1922,  over  400  undergraduate  chapers 
have  been  established  across  the  United  States  and  the  world.  The 
Eta  Tau  chapter  of  Sigma  Gamma  Rho  was  founded  in  1975  by  20 
ladies  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi. 

Sigma  Gamma  Rho  offers  its  members  many  opportunities  to 
develop  unique  talents  through  leadership  roles,  philanthropy  and 
other  sorority  activities.  Sigma  women  are  dedicated  to  helping 
one  another,  the  community  and  our  future.  Our  commitment  to 
dedication  is  reflected  within  many  of  our  philanthropic  projects 
which  include:  Operation  Big  Book  Bag,  Project  Wee  Savers,  Program 


Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Gamma  Rho 

for  Africa,  Mwanamugumu  Essay  writing  and  Habitat  for  Humanity 
to  name  a  few. 

Their  dedication  is  reflected  within  thier  motto  "Greater  Service, 
Greater  Progress."  They  adamantly  believe  in  the  empowerment  of  the 
community  through  action.  This  is  the  living  legacy  of  Sigma  Gamma 
Rho.  After  83  years  of  dedicated  community  service,  education  and 
leadership,  the  ladies  of  Sigma  Gamma  Rho  continue  to  uphold  the 
tradition  and  expectations  of  our  seven  founders.  They  look  forward 
to  another  83  years  of  "Greater  Service,  Greater  Progress."  Story 
submitted  by  Selina  Long  and  Desiree  Sartin 


Angel  Addison,  Tawanda  Barker,  Jennifer  Coriey,  Margo  Green,  Selina  Long,  Roshonda  Montgomery,  Tiffany  Pate,  Desiree  Sartin,  Halima  Welch,  Zakiya  Brooks  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


234         GREEKS 


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Tiffany  Pate  and  Angel  Addison 
proudly  wear  their  letter  shirts 
on  campus  to  support  their 
sorority.  Photo  submitted  by 
Sigma  Gamma  Rho 


Selma  Long  and  Graduate 
Advisor,  Denise  Veal  enjoy  an 
afternoon  of  makeovers  at  a 
Mary  Kay  party.  Photo  submitted 
by  Sigma  Gamma  Rho 


■  ladies  of  Sigma  Gamma  Rho  show  their  excitement  while  participating  in  a  hop  contest  one  afternoon  outside  the  Commons.  Photo  by  Tom  Bynum 


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ZETAphi 

BETA 


Zeta  Phi  Beta  Sorority,  Inc.  was  founded  January  16,  1920,  on  the 
campus  of  Howard  University  in  Washington,  DC.  The  sorority  was 
founded  on  scholarship,  service,  sisterly  love  and  finer  womanhood, 
by  five  phenomenal  women.  The  ladies  of  the  Lambda  Theta  chapter 
are  proud  to  continue  their  legacy  of  scholarship  and  service  through 
their  national  and  local  projects.  These  projects  consist  of  the  Stork's 
Nest,  Project  Z.I. P.  and  Z-Hope,  which  focuses  on  empowering 
individuals  through  mind,  body  and  spirit.  Lambda  Theta's  annual 
Z-Hope  (Zetas  Helping  Other  People  Excel)  week  consisted  of 
programs  to  help  people  cope  with  the  tragedy  of  Hurricane  Katrina 
and  communtiy  service  at  Christian  Services. 


Photo  submitted  by  Zeta  Phi  Be)     ' 

The  Lambda  Theta  Chapter  of  Zeta  Phi  Beta  Sorority,  Inc,  wa 
chartered  on  the  campus  of  The  University  of  Southern  Mississipp 
on  November  26,  1984.  Our  sorority  focuses  on  the  importance  c 
image,  appearance  and  professionalism  as  they  relate  to  the  role  of  ou 
sorority  in  the  community.  As  a  member  of  this  chapter,  I  would  lik 
to  leave  behind  the  thought  of  Greek  unity  because  we  all  are  tryin 
to  reach  the  same  goals  but  are  pursuing  them  in  different  ways.  Th 
Lambda  Theta  chapter  continues  to  leave  legacies  and  foresee  a  brigr 
future  for  our  chapter  as  well  as  the  ladies  who  will  soon  follow. 
Story  submitted  by  Yolanda  Stewart 


Members:  Brenetta  Alford,  Grace  Allen,  Shannnon  Cheeks,  Fallon  Flowers,  Alillian  Grady,  Kimberly  Gutter,  Levonta  Holland,  Kawauna  Hopkins,  Lakeisha  Johnson,  Yolanda  Stewart,  Camellia 
Thompson,  Tammy  Trepagnier,  Jamesia  Wilson,  Titianna  Bonner,  Telisa  Callahan,  Kristin  Cyprian,  Courtney  Douglas,  LaToya  Gipson,  LaShena  Hayes,  Kenata  Morgan,  Kimberly  Smith,  Latoya  Smith, 
Ashley  Thompson,  Tabitha  Williams.  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


236         GREEKS 


;se  Zeta  ladies  participate  in  a  hop  contest  they  hosted  outside  the  Commons.   Photo  submitted  by  Zeta  Phi  Beta 


se  sisters  of  Zeta  Phi  Beta  have  fun  showing  off  their  singing  and 
:ing  skills.  Photo  submitted  by  Zeta  Phi  Beta 


ZETA  PHI  BETA         237 


alphaPHI 

ALPHA 


The  Mu  Xi  chapter  of  Alpha  Phi  Alpha  was  officially  chartered  at 
Southern  Miss  in  1982,  and  has  since  earned  many  awards  including 
State  Chapter  of  the  Year  and  the  "Points  of  Light"  award. 

The  awards  bestowed  on  the  group  directly  reflect  their  enormous 
effort  to  positively  influence  the  world  around  them.  The  fraternity  has 
established  national  initiatives  to  increase  political  empowerment,  to 
support  the  March  of  Dimes  Birth  Defect  Foundation  and  to  empower 
African  Americans  to  complete  a  secondary  education.  These  large 
scale  efforts  are  combined  with  local  philanthropies  to  develop  a 
holistic  method  of  making  a  difference  in  the  community  as  well  as 
in  the  world.  Some  of  Alpha  Phi  Alpha's  philanthropies  are  the  Miss 
Black  &  Gold  Scholarship  Pageant  and  Mandigo  Fest,  a  week  long 
series  of  service  and  social  events  for  the  community. 


Photo  by  Matikia  Wllsc 

The  main  focus  of  the  group  is  service  as  is  evidenced  by  the 
long  list  of  service-based  activities,  but  this  is  not  the  only  aspect  c 
the  organization  that  makes  them  stand  out.  Alpha  Phi  Alpha  wa 
founded  in  1906  to  be  a  Greek  organization  for  African  Americar 
and  has  since  helped  promote  voter  education  and  other  previous! 
biased  institutions.  Alpha  Phi  Alpha  is  dedicated  to  making  the  worl 
a  better  place  and  ensuring  the  equality  of  all  the  world's  constituei 
members.  The  motto  of  the  group  "manly  deeds,  scholarship  an 
love  for  all  mankind"  clearly  relates  the  commitment  to  equality  tr 
members  of  the  organization  share.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Justin  Elliott,  Carey  Mays,  Dedrian  McNulty,  Chadrick  Odie,  Alford  Perryman,  Jonathan  Phillips,  Deante  Smith,  David  Turner.  Photo  submitted  by  Alpha  Phi  Alpha 


238         GREEKS 


Chad  Odie  helps  lead  Alpha 
Phi  Alpha  in  a  hop  contest 
outside  the  Commons.  Photo 
submitted  by  Alpha  Phi  Alpha 


sw  members  of  Alpha  Phi  Alpha  socialize  together  in  The  District  before  the  big  game.   Photo  submitted  by  Alpha  Phi  Alpha 


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OMEGA 


The  Southern  Miss  Epsilon  Upsilon  Chapter  of  Alpha  Tau 
Omega  was  founded  nationally  in  1865,  and  was  chartered  at  the 
university  in  1949. 

ATO  is  very  active  in  on-campus  service  projects  and  sponsors 
two  major  projects  a  year  to  benefit  Habitat  for  Humanity.  These 
projects  are  the  annual  ATO  Haunted  House  in  the  fall  and  the 
ATO  Crawfish  Boil  in  the  spring.  The  organization's  Haunted 
House  is  in  its  12th  year  and  raises  around  $10,000  annually  in 
addition  to  the  $40,000  raised  annually  by  the  crawfish  boil,  which 
is  in  its  21st  year.  The  longstanding  traditions  of  service  by  ATO 
have  raised  hundreds  of  thousands  of  dollars  in  funds  for  Habitat 
for  Humanity,  a  national  program  aimed  at  ending  homelessness. 

In  addition  to  service,  the  organization  strives  for  a  strong  sense 


of  unity  which  is  evidenced  by  their  motto  "with  a  bond  as  stron 
as  right  itself"  This  heightened  sense  of  unity  has  become  a  strengtl 
of  ATO  that  has  led  to  their  victory  in  numerous  competitions 
The  Epsilon  Upsilon  chapter  has  won  eight  consecutive  Merit  Bow 
Awards,  an  award  based  on  philanthropy.  They  have  also  won  othe 
competitions  in  public  relations  and  community  service  that  are  onl 
given  to  a  handful  of  chapters. 

Based  on  their  unity  and  outstanding  contributions  to  the  Habite 
for  Humanity  fund,  ATO  is  a  fraternity  with  a  clear  vision  of  excellenc 
that  paves  the  way  for  future  accomplishments  in  state  as  well  a 
national  competitions  and  portrays  the  commitment  of  each  membe 
to  the  service  of  the  community.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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Members:  Eric  Arrant,  Brad  Belk,  Joshua  Brandner,  Bradley  Braud,  Jonathan  Brumfield,  Evan  Burke,  Kenneth  Carson,  Clint  Case,  Andrew  Cruppi,  Anthony  Day,  Benjamin  Gardes,  Kevin  Gervais,  MattheH 
Glaviano,  Christopher  Griffith,  Keith  Hembree,  Michael,  Dustin  King,  Justin  King,  Brian  Kowalski,  Christpher  Landry,  Joshua  Mannino,  John  McMahan,  Whitney  Meeks,  Scott  Mouledous,  George  Napi'f 
Anthony  Parker,  Craig  Peterson,  Alessandro  Pieri,  Justin  Ranger,  Ronald  Richoux,  Joshua  Rilette,  Stephen  Ryan,  Reid  Shea,  Nathan  Smith,  Prentiss  Smith,  Brandon  Thomas,  William  Tullos,  Bradley  V 
rette,  Richard  Wagner,  Tom  Wagner,  Patrick  Walker,  Grey  Weinacker,  Brice  Abadie,  James  Bonck,  Corey  Bordes,  Brian  Bosworth,  Spencer  Cedor,  Sean  Cronin,  Joseph  Culotta,  Matthew  Davis,  My! 
Garver,  Brian  Guidroz,  Taylor  Guidry,  Ronald  Hebert,  Christopher  Jenkins,  Aaron  Kowalski,  Wesley  Laurendine,  Christopher  Legrand,  Jeremiah  Malmberg,  Andrew  Messina,  John  Ovella,  Joseph  Sab 
Matthew  Shadeed,  Kevin  Silva,  Brian  Tanner,  Billy  Tucker,  Forrest  Watson.  Photo  submitted  by  Alpha  Tau  Omega 


240         GREEKS 


A  few  members  of  ATO  hit 
the  slopes  in  Brekenridge, 
Colo,  over  Christmas  break. 
Photo  submitted  by  Alpha  Tau 
Omega 


mg  "Lady  in  Red,"  to  the  Chi  Omegas  in  the  audience,  ATO  puts  on  a  show  at  Chi  Omega's  Songfest.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


ALPHA  TAU  OMEGA         241 


TAU  DELTA 


Delta  Tau  Delta  is  one  of  the  oldest  fraternities  on  campus.  It 
was  founded  nationally  in  1958,  but  was  not  chartered  at  Southern 
Miss  until  1984.  Delta  Tau  Delta  prides  itself  on  the  diversity  of  its 
membership  and  strives  to  put  aside  the  stereotypes  that  abound  in 
the  Greek  system. 

"We  sell  Delta  Tau  Delta  here  as  a  family  of  guys  from  many 
different  places,  backgrounds  and  disciplines,  all  living  in  a  house  in 
harmony  because  of  a  common  vision:  excellence,"  Jeffery  Keyseear, 
2005  president,  said. 

The  vision  of  excellence  Keyseear  described  is  centered  not 
only  on  academics  but  also  a  commitment  to  an  incredibly  diverse 
and  impressive  list  of  philanthropy  projects  in  which  the  group  is 
involved.  For  the  last  16  years,  the  group  has  sponsored  the  Cystic 
Fibrosis  Sports  Challenge  to  raise  money  for  Cystic  Fibrosis  research 


to  honor  the  first  chapter  president  who  suffers  from  the  disease 
To  date,  Delta  Tau  Delta  has  raised  over  $160,000  for  the  cause.  I 
addition  to  this  major  project,  the  group  teams  up  with  the  Associatio 
of  Office  Professionals  at  the  university  every  year  to  sponsor  a  larg 
garage  sale  to  benefit  the  United  Way.  The  group  also  participates  i 
Adopt-A-Highway  twice  a  year  and  Adopt-A-School  at  Rawl  Spring 
Elementary  School. 

The  long  list  of  philanthropy  projects  Delta  Tau  Delta  is  involve 
in  clearly  illustrates  the  great  ties  they  have  to  the  community  and  t 
the  university.  These  ties  and  their  service  are  the  two  attributes  th;i 
set  the  group  apart  from  other  fraternities  and  establish  them  as  a 
incredibly  influential  group  on  campus  and  in  the  Hattiesburg  area 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


I 


Members:  John  Allen,  Matthew  Boe,  John  Crumpton,  Matthew  Diiorio,  Matthew  Evans,  Daniel  Parish,  Thomas  Fears,  Matthew  Gandolfi,  Matthew  Gillis,  Jonathan  Hoffmann,  Kevin  Hundt,  Jeffery 
Keyseear,  Percy  Lynchard,  Gregory  Maurer,  Travis  Mitchell,  Edmund  Mitzel,  Brandon  Moffett,  Jonathan  Mosley,  Trevor  Ott,  Nathan  Parsons,  Derek  Wagner,  Bentley  Anderson,  Bryan  Aust,  Judd 
Fowler,  Brian  Joyce,  Jonathan  Lee,  David  Mora,  Stephen  Sellers.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


242 


GREEKS 


The  Delts  host  a  "Grafitti 
Party."  where  they  all  sign 
each  other's  t-shirts.  Photo 
submitted  by  Delta  Tau  Delta 


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IOTA 

phi  THETA 


Photo  submitted  by  lota  Phi  Thet 


The  Greek  system  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  is 
constantly  growing,  and  with  the  charter  of  the  Sigma  Psi  chapter  of 
Iota  Phi  Theta  in  October  of  2005,  the  program  has  expanded. 

Sigma  Psi  sponsored  a  series  of  events  for  their  first  week  on 
campus  which  consisted  of  a  black  history  program  and  a  poetry  night. 
In  addition  to  this  series,  the  group  plans  to  host  events  that  make  the 
campus  community  more  involved  in  their  national  initiative,  the  Iota 
Youth  Alliance. 

The  youth  alliance  is  a  mentoring  program  instituted  in  public 
schools  to  foster  the  education  and  development  of  minority  students. 
This  initiative  is  only  one  of  the  many  national  services  Iota  Phi  Theta 


provides.  The  organization  also  has  national  philanthropies  benefitin 
Big  Brothers  and  the  Sickle  Cell  Foundation.  The  group  is  primaril 
involved  in  advancing  and  mentoring  youth  but  also  acts  to  rais 
awareness  and  funds  for  the  research  of  Sickle  Cell  Anemia. 

The  organization's  motto  "building  a  tradition,  not  resting  upo 
one"  is  a  perfect  parallel  to  their  new  charter  at  Southern  Miss.  Eve 
though  the  organization  has  been  around  since  1963,  the  Sigm 
Psi  chapter  is  not  interested  in  coasting  on  national  success  but 
dedicated  to  forging  a  new  path  at  Southern  Miss  through  continue 
commitment  to  service  and  the  pursuit  of  excellence. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Thomas  Avery,  Jamal  Jones  (Graduate  Assistant),  Gregory  Reeves,  Ricky  Clark,  Bradley  Lewis,  Merwin  Brown,  Benjamin  Chaney.  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


244         GREEKS 


Ricky  Clark  shows  his  lota  pride 
by  showing  his  hand  sign.  Many 
fraternities  and  sororities  have 
hand  signs  that  represent  their 
organization.  Photo  submitted 
by  lota  Phi  Theta 


ie  Christmas  spirit,  Thomas  Avery,  Jamal  Jones  and  Greg  Reeves  celebrate  together  at  an  lota  Christmas  party.  Photo  submitted  by  lota  Phi  Theta 


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AJ-/1  JnLrV 


Photo  by  Bethany  Ken 


Kappa  Alpha  fraternity  was  founded  nationally  in  1865,  and  was 
chartered  at  Southern  Miss  in  1949.  This  organization,  founded  on 
the  concept  of  chivalry,  stands  out  from  the  other  Greek  groups  on 
campus  by  the  way  it  acts  to  define  itself  by  its  members. 

"We  are  called  the  Kappa  Alpha  Order,  and  to  us  that  means 
we  recruit  guys  who  are  chivalric,  southern  gentlemen  and  have 
embodied  these  ideals  among  others  of  Kappa  Alpha  since  birth," 
Carland  Holstead,  KA  president,  said. 

The  chivalric  quality  the  group  strives  to  instill  in  its  members  is 
duly  portrayed  through  the  group's  philanthropic  activities,  the  largest 
of  which  is  their  annual  blood  drive  in  February.  This  event  called 


Operation  Crimson  Gift  acts  as  a  means  of  aiding  the  community  ant 
allowing  others  an  equal  opportunity  to  make  a  difference. 

On  a  campus  as  relatively  small  and  with  as  many  Gree! 
organizations  as  Southern  Miss,  it  is  increasingly  difficult  for  an 
one  group  to  make  a  name  for  itself.  Kappa  Alpha  aspires  to  retail 
its  prestige  while  striving  to  reach  a  new  level  through  hard  wori 
concentrated  on  bettering  the  community.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Adam  Brewer,  Joseph  Clements,  Matthew  Farquhar,  Carland  Holstead,  Quint  Hunt,  Jared  Ingram,  Gabriel  McPhearson,  Justin  Mitchell,  Matthew  Mock,  Justin  Nosser,  Edward  Renz,  Matthe 
Davis,  Michael  Duncan,  Billy  Higgins.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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Kappa  Alphas  enjoy  another 
night  of  partying  together  at 
their  house.  Photo  submitted 
by  Kappa  Alpha 


inted  in  red,  Matt  Mock,  Billy  Higgins  and  Patrick  Mooney  celebrate  bringing  in  the  new  2005  pledge  class  on  fraternity  bid  day.   Photo  submitted  by  Kappa  Alpha 


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Jv/\.l  1 1\. 

ALPHA  PS  I 


Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


Kappa  Alpha  Psi  fraternity  was  founded  in  1911  and  has  since 
made  a  great  impact  on  the  future  of  America.  The  Kappa  Iota  chapter 
of  Kappa  Alpha  Psi  that  was  chartered  under  the  Delta  Delta  colony  in 
1980  brought  the  national  impact  of  Kappa  Alpha  Psi  to  a  local  level. 

The  organization  is  involved  in  various  community  service  projects 
such  as  Habitat  for  Humanity,  AIDS  awareness  and  prevention,  Toys 
for  Troubled  Teens  and  the  post-hurricane  Katrina  cleanup  around 
the  community.  In  addition  to  this  list  of  local  service  projects,  the 
Kappa  Alpha  Psi  fraternity  as  a  whole  participates  in  the  national 
Guide  Right  Program  which  acts  to  help  motivate  and  foster  the 
growth  of  young  men.  This  program  allows  the  young  men  to  benefit 


from  the  mentorship  of  the  older  organization  members.  It  also  instills 
leadership  qualities  in  the  members  that  are  key  to  the  mission  of  tht 
fraternity. 

The  mission  of  Kappa  Alpha  Psi  is  essentially  comprised  of  five 
main  parts.  It  encourages  honorable  achievement,  promotes  the  overal 
well-being  of  its  members  and  instills  an  attitude  of  service  in  college 
men  of  culture.  The  main  motto  of  the  organization  is  "achievemen* 
in  every  field  of  human  endeavor"  and  this  shows  the  pride  the 
organization  takes  in  promoting  citizenship  and  strong  leadership 
qualities  in  all  of  its  members  in  an  effort  to  help  them  better  shape 
the  world  for  tomorrow.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Leslie  Adah,  Brandon  Ailes,  Frank  Baker,  Kyris  Brown,  Renard  Collins,  Durran  Dunn,  Johnny  Hansell,  Steven  Randle,  Rodnick  Scott,  Rogdric  Singleton,  Jamaya  Smith,  Nicholas  Trotter, 
Jerrell  Tyler,  Joshua  Ward.  Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


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few  members  of  Kappa  Alpha  Psi  cheer  on  the  Golden  Eagle  football  team  to  victory  with  the  school  mascot,  Seymour.  Photo  submitted  by  Kappa  Alpha  Ps 


laya  Smith  and  his  fellow  fraternity  brothers  perform  in  the  NPHC  Black 
sek  Week  Step  Show.  Photo  submitted  by  Kappa  Alpha  Psi 


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KAPPA 

SIGMA 


Kappa  Sigma  was  founded  as  a  national  fraternity  in  1869.  The 
Epsilon  Nu  chapter  at  Southern  Miss  was  chartered  in  1949  and 
continues  to  be  a  powerful  Greek  organization  with  holistic  principles 
geared  toward  making  each  of  its  members  "the  most  wanted  man  in 
the  country." 

Like  other  fraternities  and  Greek  organizations  on  campus  Kappa 
Sigma  has  a  major  philanthropy  called  Magaritaville.  This  project  is  a 
series  of  events  including  a  baseball  game,  volleyball  tournament  and  a 
sorority  dance  competition  to  raise  money  for  the  Special  Olympics. 

In  addition  to  philanthropy,  the  organization  is  committed  to 
academic  excellence  and  co-curricular  study  as  well  as  developing 


Photo  by  Chris  Payne 

ethics  and  decision-making  skills  in  their  members.  The  general 
philosophy  of  the  group  is  that  as  the  fraternity  grows,  the  individual 
members  should  grow  as  well.  Brotherhood  is  important  to  the  group 
and  this  is  the  means  by  which  the  organization  acts  to  improve  its 
constituent  members. 

The  national  Kappa  Sigma  mission  statement  reads,  "The  ideals 
we  pursue  determine  who  we  are  and  what  we  will  become." 

It  is  this  idea  of  ideals  and  a  strong  cohesive  administration  that 
reinforces  service,  academics  and  ethics  and  makes  Kappa  Sigma  an 
organization  striving  to  better  their  members  from  every  perspective. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Malcolm  Alexander,  Corey  Ashmore,  Porter  Benefield,  William  Bourgeois,  Christopher  Brown,  Adam  Buckalew,  Shawn  Bunkheila,  Russell  Butts,  Justin  Cockrell 
Michael  Collins,  Cory  Day,  Edward  Douglas,  James  Evans,  Michael  Everman,  Zachary  Ferry,  William  Flynn,  Harry  Gonsoulin,  Daniel  Guy,  Lee  Hall,  Jonathan  Halle/,  Brian 
Hammons,  Jonathan  Hysom,  Matthew  Jackson,  Whitney  Johnson,  Joshua  Johnston,  Mitchell  Johnston,  Jeremy  Lewis,  Raymond  Mazor,  Justin  McGuffee,  Hance  McKenzie, 
Kevin  Miller,  William  Miller,  Dustin  Murray,  Bradley  Myers,  Jeffery  O'Keefe,  William  Pittman,  Christopher  Ramage,  Matthew  Reece,  Marion  Rhodes,  Benjamin  Roark, 
Christopher  Schraedor,  John  Shavers,  Jason  Sistrunk,  Adam  Skaggs,  Zdenko  Slobidnik,  Ethan  Smith,  Blake  Stuart,  Daniel  Tingstrom,  Curtis  Wand,  Christopher  Ward, 
Matthew  Whiteside,  Brandon  Young,  Carlos  Arguello,  Matthew  Bill,  Daniel  Cado,  Samuel  Cavin,  Zachary  Delaney,  Blase  Gaude,  William  Kennedy,  Mason  Mclntyre, 
Jonathan  McWhorter,  Blake  Riley,  Adriel  Rocha,  Robert  Schatzman,  Justin  Smith,  Steven  Sollie,  Kery  Strickland,  Anthony  Taylor,  Justin  Thames,  Barry  Welch. 
Photo  submitted  by  Kappa  Sigma 


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GREEKS 


Jonathan  Halley  and  Dave 
Aunch  spend  homecoming 
day  in  The  District  before 
the  big  football  game.  Photo 
submitted  by  Kappa  Sigma 


i  Kappa  Sigma  coaches  for  Chi  Omega  shows  off  a  few  dance  moves  at  Mai 
>ceeds  go  toward  the  Special  Olympics.  Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


;antaville,  one  of  Kappa  Sigma's  philanthropy  events.   Margantaville  is  named  in  honor 


i  tsunet  and  ail 


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PSI  PHI 


Photo  submitted  by  Omega  Psi  Phi 


The  Southern  Miss  chapter  of  Omega  Psi  Phi  can  be  encapsulated 
in  one  word,  "brotherhood."  This  Greek  organization  was  founded 
nationally  in  1911  and  was  chartered  at  Southern  Miss  in  1975.  It  is 
comprised  of  members  that  all  believe  in  and  strive  for  a  special  sense 
of  unity  within  the  fraternity. 

"The  value  of  our  frat  is  not  in  numbers,  but  in  men  of  real 
brotherhood,"  Brian  Hudson,  the  Omega  Psi  Phi  president,  said. 

The  sense  of  unity  in  the  group  is  seen  in  every  aspect  and  especially 
in  how  the  group  copes  with  disaster.  During  Hurricane  Katrina  and  its 
aftermath  the  group  came  together  to  make  what  could  have  been  a 


somber  situation  into  a  more  pleasant  one.  Hudson  said  that  the  group 
grilled  food  together  and  congregated  in  apartments  and  other  places 
people  had  gone  to  seek  shelter  from  the  coming  storm. 

Like  any  other  Greek  organization,  philanthropy  is  another  area 
of  importance  to  Omega  Psi  Phi.  Their  many  projects  include  Que- 
Delta,  which  is  a  week  long  series  of  events  the  group  sponsors  that 
includes  everything  from  step  shows  to  kid's  carnivals.  This  event 
is  held  around  March  or  April  and  primarily  acts  as  a  means  of 
entertainment  for  the  community.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Darell  Coffey,  Brian  Hudson,  Lehendric  Turner,  Eric  Brundidge,  Willie  Davidson.  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


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:"«eml)er 


Members  show  their  Omega 
Psi  Phi  spirit  while  socializing 
with  friends  on  campus.  Photo 
submitted  by  Omega  Psi  Phi 


few  members  represent  Omega  Psi  Phi  before  performing  in  a  hop  contest.  Photo  submitted  by  Omega  Psi  Phi 


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PHI  BETA 

SIGMA 


Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Beta  Sigma 


Phi  Beta  Sigma  fraternity  was  nationally  founded  in  1914,  and  the 
Theta  Eta  chapter  was  chartered  at  Southern  Miss  in  1975.  Phi  Beta 
Sigma  is  a  fraternity  based  on  three  main  principles:  brotherhood, 
scholarship  and  community  service.  These  principles  are  acted  on 
through  the  many  local  philanthropies  the  group  is  involved  in,  as 
well  as  the  group's  national  initiatives. 

The  major  philanthropies  of  the  group  support  the  homeless  and 
benefit  the  Christian  Services  and  include  a  fraternity  sleep  out  and 
an  annual  "Penny  Drop"  event.  The  motto  of  the  organization,  "culture 
for  service,  service  for  humanity,"  truly  captures  what  it  means  to  be 


a  member  of  Phi  Beta  Sigma,  and  describes  each  member's  ultimate 
goal,  to  do  a  great  service  for  the  university  and  the  community.  The 
group's  major  national  initiative  is  called  "Blue  and  White  Week,"  and 
is  a  time  when  all  Phi  Beta  Sigma  members  around  the  nation  spend 
time  living  up  to  the  principles  of  the  fraternity  through  service. 

Just  as  the  rest  of  the  Greek  system  at  Southern  Miss,  Phi  Beta 
Sigma  strives  to  stand  out  as  an  academic  stronghold  fortified  with 
the  strength  of  service  and  commitment  to  the  community. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Brandon  Dobson,  Etan  Funches,  Jamaal  Keyes,  Percy  Keyes,  Semiko  Moody,  Brandon  Nabors,  Kawaski  Owens,  Joseph  Rankin,  Michael  Richardson,  Duane  Sheard,  Edrick  Smith, 
Rashad  Smith,  Antwoine  Smith,  Jermaine  Cato,  Michael  Smith  Photo  by  USM  Photo  Services 


254         GREEKS 


lie  members  of  Phi  Beta  Sigma  work  it  on  stage  at  the  Black  Greek  Week  Stepshow  and  walked  away  stepshow  champions.  Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Beta  Sigma 


lael  Richardson  stopped  on  his  way  to  class  to  show  some  Phi  Beta  Sigma 
it.  Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Beta  Sigma 


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PHI  KAPPA  TAU  * 


PHI  KAPPA 

TAU 


The  Southern  Miss  Beta  Epsilon  chapter  of  Phi  Kappa  Tau  was 
originally  founded  as  Beta  Kappa  Tau  in  1947.  A  merger  led  to  the 
charter  of  Phi  Kappa  Tau  on  the  Southern  Miss  campus  in  1948. 
This  Greek  organization  was  founded  to  promote  interfraternity 
philanthropy  and  strong  alumni  involvement. 

Justin  Harvison,  the  vice  president  of  the  fraternity,  explained 
the  main  philosophy  of  the  group  in  a  simple  statement,  "success  is 
never  coasting."  This  mentality  requires  the  members  of  Phi  Kappa 
Tau  to  continuously  strive  for  a  higher  level  of  success,  and  because  of 
this,  Phi  Kappa  Tau  has  the  highest  GPA  on  fraternity  row  this  year. 
The  group's  rise  in  rank  from  sixth  to  first  portrays  their  vigilance  in 
attaining  excellence. 

Dylan  Mezey,  Phi  Kappa  Tau  President,  said,  "We  are  pretty  laid 
back.  We  don't  really  look  to  change  people  or  stereotype  ourselves." 


Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Kappa  Tau 

The  major  difference  between  Phi  Kappa  Tau  and  other  fraternitie 
is  the  diverse  mix  of  pledges  they  induct.  Mezey  explained  that  thi 
fact  is  one  of  the  most  interesting  features  of  the  group.  Phi  Kapp, 
Tau  members  have  no  specific  look  that  gives  them  away. 

In  addition  to  promoting  academic  achievement  the  Phi  Kapp 
Tau  fraternity  raises  funds  for  the  Paul  Newman  Hole  in  the  Wa' 
Gang,  a  camp  for  terminally  ill  children.  The  combination  c 
substantial  philanthropic  activities  such  as  this  and  a  strong  driv 
for  constant  improvement  makes  Phi  Kappa  Tau  a  group  of  student 
exhibiting  extraordinary  personality  attributes  in  addition  to  academi 
excellence.   Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Marshall  Baroni,  Keven  Benefield,  Clinton  Burdette,  Wesley  Cole,  David  Cubley,  Caleb  Davis,  Michael  Edgerton,  Keith  Grant,  Benjamin  Hager,  Justin  Harvison, 
Daniel  Hinton,  Donald  Home,  Christopher  King,  Bradley  Lewellyn,  Franklin  McCool,  Dylan  Mezey,  Ryan  Parson,  Ronald  Reiss,  Jason  Riette,  Rafael  Sanchez,  Daniel  Schroeder, 
Scott  Stephens,  Christopher  Walker,  Shaun  Walker,  Jason  Wheat,  Adam  Ahmed,  Michael  Bierdeman,  Matthew  Buchanan,  Corey  Fitzgerald,  Hank  Holcomb,  Justin  Richards, 
|ason  Tharp,  Kristopher  Zumbro.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


256 


GREEKS 


Covered  in  mud  from  head  to 
toe,  Franklin  McCool  carries 
on  a  bid  day  tradition.  Photo 
submitted  by  Phi  Kappa  Tau 


E  Smith,  C 


Stephens  enjoy  themselves  at  their  fall  date  party  at  the  Green  Room.  Photo  submitted  by  Phi  Kappa  Tau 


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PI  KAPPA 

ALPHA 


Pike    Stevie    Ray    expresses    his    energy    on    tr 
microphone  at  the  Phi  Mu  Toga  Swap. 
Photo  submitted  by  Pi  Kappa  Alpha 


The  Delta  Mu  chapter  of  Pi  Kappa  Alpha  at  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi  was  chartered  on  Dec.  10, 1949,  and  since  this  time  has  been 
a  driving  philanthropic  force  on  campus  and  in  the  community. 

The  Pikes,  as  they  are  called  on  campus,  are  the  current 
interfraternity  council  intramural  softball  champions  and  are  also 
the  reigning  Kappa  Delta  Shamrock  Spirit  Award  recipients.  These 
accomplishments  illustrate  the  energy  the  group  possesses  and  are 
complemented  by  the  8,000  community  service  hours  the  group 
logged  in  2005  alone.  These  hours  were  primarily  spent  toward  work 
the  Pikes  have  done  with  Southern  Pines  Animal  Shelter  in  an  effort 


to  aid  the  Hattiesburg  Humane  Society.  The  Southern  Miss  Delta  Mi 
chapter  raised  $15,000  for  this  effort  which  has  substantially  helpe 
the  Hattiesburg  community. 

Matthew  Marshall,  Pi  Kappa  Alpha's  president,  said  "This  is  ai 
organization  that  encourages  growth  and  fosters  leadership,  whil 
providing  young  men  with  unforgettable  moments." 

The  members  of  Pi  Kappa  Alpha  serve  to  illustrate  the  servic 
and  connection  to  the  community  that  fraternities  historical! 
condone  through  their  incredible  commitment  to  philanthropy  am 
unquenchable  spirit.   Story  by  Chris  Mills 


I 


Members:  Steven  Barhanovich,  Steven  Blaylock,  Derek  Breal,  Tristan  Brown,  Shawn  Dubose,  Seth  Gardner,  Brandon  Hill,  David  Magruder,  Matthew  Marshall,  Darren  McCaleb,  Thomas  McDonagh,  Tra\ 
Mosley,  Adam  Reinhart,  Dustin  Renaud,  Christopher  Saksa,  Joel  Simpson,  James  Smith,  Lance  Waldrop,  Jeremy  Walker,  Oren  Willis,  Shane  Wynn,  Ryan  Adams,  Jonathan  Bearden,  Joshua  Bigott,  Nath, 
Diaz,  Stanton  Fountain,  Luke  Gautier,  Todd  Gollott,  Zackery  Hillman,  Andy  Ivison,  Allan  Martel,  Michael  Martin,  Fredrick  Muccino,  Andy  Nail,  Dylan  Pair,  Kris  Saucier,  Christopher  Sentell. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


258         GREEKS 


■Stirs 


Leigh  Holland  Trotti  and  Phil 
DeFrances  enjoy  a  night  of 
dance  and  entertainment  at  the 
Phi  Mu/Pike  Toga  Swap.  Photo 
submitted  by  Pi  Kappa  Alpha 


members  of  Pike  fraternity  perform  at  Chi  Omega's  Songfest  with  Andy  Nail  as  Mrs.  Clause  and  Thomas  McDonagh  as  Santa.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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pi  KAPPA 

PHI 


Photo  submitted  by  Pi  Kappa  P 


Pi  Kappa  Phi  fraternity  was  chartered  at  Southern  Miss  in  1999, 
and  since  then  the  Southern  Miss  Theta  Alpha  chapter  has  acted  to 
become  both  involved  on  campus  and  in  the  community  as  well  as  in 
their  national  philanthropy,  PUSH  America. 

Established  in  1977,  PUSH  America  made  Pi  Kappa  Phi  the  first 
fraternity  to  have  its  own  philanthropy.  PUSH  America  mainly  focuses 
on  awareness,  volunteerism  and  funding  to  benefit  handicapped  people 
nationally.  The  Theta  Alpha  chapter  also  acts  to  aid  handicapped 
people  in  their  area  through  special  fund  raising  activities  and  other 
means.  In  addition  to  their  work  for  the  handicapped,  Pi  Kappa  Phi 
logs  hundreds  of  hours  of  community  service  on  campus  and  was 
awarded  the  prestigious  Frank  Cain  Memorial  Service  Award  in  2004 
for  their  incredible  service  to  the  school  and  community. 


In  addition  to  a  commitment  to  philanthropy,  the  organizatic 
is  the  campus  leader  in  involvement  and  has  members  in  the  SG, 
IFC  and  other  influential  organizations.  Members  of  the  fraterni 
have  brought  monumental  changes  to  the  campus  such  as  The  Varsi 
concept,  Fall  Break  and  Eaglepalooza.  These  changes  illustrate  tl 
involvement  and  influence  Pi  Kappa  Phi  has  on  campus  and  conv 
their  importance  to  modern  student  life  at  Southern  Miss. 

As  illustrated  by  their  history  and  public  relations,  Pi  Kap] 
Phi  is  an  organization  that  derives  its  much  deserved  prestige  fio 
hard  work  done  in  the  field  of  philanthropy  as  well  as  campus  ai 
community  involvement.   Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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Members:  Eric  Anderson,  Joshua  Ashley,  Marcus  Baker,  Jesse  Battle,  Brandon  Belote,  Eric  Bierdeman,  Matthew  Binion,  Benjamin  Bryan,  Bradley  Charlesworth,  Alan  Cripps,  Drew  Etheridge,  Vincen 
Fabra,  Luke  Fowler,  Brittain  Heindl,  Ben  Hester,  Scott  Hillanbrand,  Reed  Hotard,  Johnny  Kochtitzky,  Robert  Ledbetter,  David  Lupo,  Jamie  McKercher,  David  Meigs,  Linsey  Mingo,  Christophe 
Moree,  Jason  Neel,  Daniel  Or,  Jeffery  Pass,  Tyler  Patterson,  Gregory  Puckett,  Robert  Reeder,  Ryan  Reid,  Leslie  Rush,  Matthew  Tunstall,  Eduardo  Villarreal,  Jason  Weiss,  Lee  Williams,  Matthev 
Yeatman,  Blake  Barnes,  Jeremy  Carothers,  Stefan  Clayton,  Michael  Cothran,  Alexander  Davis,  Kris  Dew,  Jace  Flatt,  Richard  Franks,  Kyle  Geoghegan,  Stuart  Guy,  Brennen  Hancock,  Trac 
Henderson,  Eric  Huckabee,  Jake  Meek,  David  Morris,  Kevin  Nezat,  Cory  Phillips,  Zach  Popovich,  Paul  Saputo,  Geoffrey  Tibbs,  Michael  Turner,  Sam  Zeanah.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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ith  croquet  being  played  in  the  front  yard,  the  members  of  Pi  Kapp  Phi  put  on  their  first  ever  "Yacht  Club  Party."  The  "Yacht  Club  Party"  was  a  big  hit  and  there  will  be  many  more  for  years  to  come, 
jto  submitted  by  Pi  Kappa  Phi 


j  i  Dew,  Stuart  Guy,  Kevin  Nezat,  Blake  Barnes,  Josh  Ashley  and  Michael 
:hran  get  excited  as  they  ride  the  bus  to  their  superhero  swap  with  Delta 
nma  sorority.  Photo  submitted  by  Pi  Kappa  Phi 


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SIGMA  ALPHA 

EPSILON 


Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Alpha  Epsilc 


Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon  was  established  nationally  in  1856  and  by 
1965  had  been  chartered  on  the  campus  of  Southern  Miss  as  the 
Mississippi  Sigma  chapter.  The  chapter,  as  well  as  its  affiliates  around 
the  nation,  are  perfect  examples  of  the  dedication  to  service  and 
excellence  on  which  the  Greek  system  of  Southern  Miss  is  founded. 

The  on-campus  philanthropy  of  the  group  is  divided  into  one 
project  per  semester  in  addition  to  other  service  commitments  they 
have  such  as  national  initiatives.  In  the  fall,  the  organization  teams 
up  with  Hattiesburg  Parks  and  Recreational  Department  for  their 
annual  ZooBoo  event.  This  event  is  held  as  a  safe  alternative  to  trick- 
or-treating  and  always  includes  numerous  events  geared  toward 
younger  children.  The  spring  philanthropy  for  the  group  is  an  annual 
football  game  in  which  Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon  auctions  off,  to  other 
fraternities,  the  chance  to  play  them  in  football.  The  proceeds  go  to 
the  Hattiesburg  Civitan  Camp  for  the  mentally  handicapped. 


In  addition  to  these  two  major  projects,  the  group  is  also  involve 
in  national  initiatives  such  as  the  True  Gentlemen's  National  Dav  ( 
Service  on  which  the  Mississippi  Sigma  chapter  cleans  the  highwa 
thev  adopted. 

"The  most  important  thing  in  life  is  to  live  your  life  for  somethin 
more  important  than  your  life,"  Josh  Sutton,  SAE  president,  said. 

This  quote  sums  up  the  dedication  the  group  has  to  service  an 
how  each  event  is  considered  one  more  step  toward  a  brighter  futur. 
The  differences  that  have  been  made  on  campus,  in  the  Hattiesbui 
area  and  in  the  lives  of  many  because  of  Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon  are  cle; 
stand  as  a  testament  to  their  prestigious  standing  in  the  Greek  systei: 
at  Southern  Miss.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Kelly  Adams,  Nelson  Adcock,  Richard  Arceneaux,  Benjamin  Berry,  Brian  Bledsoe,  Steven  Brown,  Javier  Calderon,  Cliff  Clary,  Steven  Colston,  Nicholas  Cook,  John  Crisler,  William  Crisler, 
William  Cullinane,  Matt  Donahue,  Michael  Dorris,  John  Dwyer,  Michael  Godfrey,  Kevin  Jenkins,  Felipe  Kerschbaum,  Matthew  LaGraize,  Christopher  Lyman,  Zach  New,  Marcus  Oster,  Derrick 
Powell,  Jeb  Seal,  Thomas  Sims,  Stephen  Snell,  Josh  Sutton,  Brad  Swann,  Luke  Turner,  Nicholas  Turner,  Robert  Viehweg,  Edward  Winter,  Charles  Zuccaro,  Brandon  Abney,  Joshua  Adams,  David 
Allen,  Kyle  Baker,  Charles  Banks,  Alex  Geriner,  David  Hawkins,  Ronald  Home,  Ryan  Jantzen,  Tyler  Ladd,  Jacob  Layton,  Clinton  Mathison,  William  Mutziger,  Dylan  Sims,  Austin  Somers,  Brandon 
Web,  Joseph  Welsey.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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mbers  and  friends  of  Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon  take  a  canoe  trip  together  and  make  memories  that  will  last  a  lifetime.   Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon 


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SIGMA 

CHI 

The  Sigma  Chi  fraternity  was  founded  nationally  in  1855  and 
the  Southern  Miss  Theta  Delta  chapter  was  chartered  in  1981.  The 
chapter  has  become  involved  in  a  number  of  service  projects  in 
addition  to  its  national  initiative,  Derby  Days,  which  benefits  the 
Children's  Miracle  Network. 

The  Derek  Nix  foundation  is  the  group's  major  on  campus 
philanthropy,  but  their  service  does  not  stop  at  the  local  level.  Derby 
Days,  the  organization's  national  initiative  is  geared  toward  providing 
funding  for  the  Children's  Miracle  Network  through  a  series  of  events 
including  a  sorority  chorus  line,  a  clothing  drive  and  a  canned  food 
drive.  In  addition  to  this  initiative,  Sigma  Chi  chose  Huntsman  Cancer 
Institute  in  Pennsylvania  as  a  major  beneficiary  at  their  150th  year 
celebration  in  2005. 


Photo  by  Rethany  Kent 

As  with  other  Greek  organizations,  the  fraternity  also  focuses  on  tht 
holistic  development  of  its  members.  They  strive  to  help  these  member: 
achieve  their  degree,  become  effective  leaders  and  contribute  to  thei: 
community  both  during  their  time  as  undergraduates  and  beyond. 

A  famous  Sigma  Chi  is  quoted  as  saying  that  fraternity  is  "ar 
obligation,  a  necessity,  an  introduction,  a  requirement,  a  passport 
a  lesson,  an  influence,  an  opportunity,  an  investment,  a  peacemake 
and  a  pleasure." 

This    multi-perspective    definition    of    fraternity    has    been    , 
cornerstone  of  the  Sigma  Chi  organization  since  and  has  become  thi 
model  by  which  the  group  supports  its  members  and  develops  then 
as  strong  leaders  on  campus  and  in  their  communities. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Brent  Burge,  Wesley  Dickens,  William  Ford,  Jeffery  Gaines,  Ryan  Hall,  Jeffrey  Harbison,  Jeremy  Hard,  Seth  Hester,  Brock  Howell,  Ramon  Jackson,  Robert  Jett,  Samual  Krhut,  Shea  Mag' 
Alexander  Martin,  Ronald  McDonough,  Michael  Mitchell,  Michael  Moen.  Jacob  Morgan,  Stephen  Nelson,  John  Nicholas,  Mark  Ohman,  Adam  Pace.  John  Pitre,  William  Porter,  Phillip  Ready,  Brett  Richar 
John  Robertson,  Charles  Serpente,  Dustin  Snider,  Joshua  Snider,  Joseph  Songy,  Charles  Tedford,  Tommy  Vanderford,  Britton  Walker,  Michael  Wood,  Brian  Anderson,  James  Blackledge,  Joshua  Carw 
Brad  Dale,  Justin  Dwyer,  Jon  Grace,  Charles  Jackson,  Matthew  Kenney,  Kyle  Koblas,  Justin  Loftus,  Thomas  Maestri,  Chad  McCubbin,  Robert  McDonough,  Tyson  Meador,  Andrew  Meinzinger,  Niche 
Reiber,  Chase  Sekul,  Heath  Smith,  James  Snell,  Brandon  Warren,  Jim  Wood,  Andrew  Wright.  Photo  by  Chris  Payne 

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Paul  Cook  and  Hunter  Dyess 
hang  out  after  a  meeting  in 

snnett  Auditorium. 
Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Chi 


After  stirring  chili  for  hours  at 
Sigma  Phi  Epsilon's  Chili  Cook- 
off,  Sigma  Chi  took  away  the 
third  place  trophy  for  having 
one  of  the  best  bowls  of  chili. 
Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Chi 


ping  with  the  clean-up  effort,  the  men  of  Sigma  Chi  put  their  construction  skills  to  work  on  the  coast  after  Hurricane  Katnna.   Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Chi 


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SIGMA  PHI 

EPSILON 


Photo  by  Bethany  Ken 


Sigma  Phi  Epsilon  has  been  a  fraternity  and  a  driving  force  in 
national  philanthropy  since  its  inception  in  1901,  and  the  Southern 
Miss  Mississippi  Gamma  chapter  has  been  continuing  that  traditional 
commitment  to  philanthropic  activity  in  the  community  since  their 
local  charter  in  1953. 

This  year,  Sigma  Phi  Epsilon  supported  two  main  local 
philanthropies  by  hosting  a  Valentine's  Dav  Date  Auction  that 
benefited  the  American  Heart  Association  and  a  Chili  Cook-off  which 
benefited  the  American  Red  Cross:  Hurricane  Katrina  Relief  Fund. 
In  addition  to  these  local  philanthropies,  the  group  also  started  a 
national  initiative  in  2004  to  raise  funds  for  the  Youth  AIDS  program, 
and  to-date  Mississippi  Gamma  has  raised  over  $40,000. 


Dave  Thomas,  one  famous  alumnus  of  the  organization  i 
accredited  with  saying,  "if  there  are  things  you  don't  like  in  the  worli 
you  grew  up  in,  make  your  own  life  different." 

This  is  the  mentality  of  Sigma  Phi  Epsilon  in  a  nutshell:  to  becom 
leaders  in  the  global  community  and  make  a  positive  difference  tha 
will  benefit  the  world  and  future  generations.  Sigma  Phi  Epsilon  i 
another  Greek  organization  committed  to  excellence  and  expects  eac 
of  its  members  to  take  an  active  role  in  shaping  the  future  of  both  th 
community  and  the  world  at  large.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Members:  Jason  Brown,  Ryan  Caillouet,  Charles  Childress,  Andrew  Cotter,  Adam  Garm,  Chad  Harrison,  Jeremy  Himmel,  Daniel  Hobgood,  George  Imbraguglio,  Tevor  Jones,  Brain  Lowe,  Bryan 
Ragland,  Zachary  Sims,  Robert  Terese,  Richard  Wakefield,  Justin  Whiddon,  Thomas  White,  James  Wilhelm,  Adam  Alfonso,  Clint  Favre,  Kyle  Gibbe,  Colin  Harrison,  John  Kleamenakis,  Joshua 
Mason,  Christopher  Roberts,  Jared  Rudiger,  Anthony  Thornton.  Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Phi  Epsilon 


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'too  I 


Ryan  Caillouet,  Richard  Wakefield  and  Dan  Myers  take  a  break  from  the  mud  on  bid  day  to 
socialize.   Photo  submitted  by  Sigma  Phi  Epsilon 


■my  Himmel  enjoys  a  bite  of  Tn  Delta's  award-winning  chili  at  the  Sig  Ep  Chili 
)k-off.  Photo  by  Bethany  Kent 


sigma  mi  [-rsn.ox 


Cleaning  up  after  a  night  of  partying,  Taylor  Guidry,  Jeremiah  Malmberg  and  Ronnie  Hebert  hang  out  together  in  Jeremiah's  room  at  the  Alpha  Tau  Omega  house 
ATO,  house  many  fraternity  brothers  and  enable  them  to  become  closer  as  a  fraternity.  All  Photos  by  Jennifer  Petcher 

Despite  the  damage  caused 
to  their  chapter  room  by 
Hurricane  Katrina,  members 
of  Alpha  Delta  Pi  sorority 
are  now  able  to  sit  around 
in  their  repaired  chapter 
room  to  work  on  homework 
and  enjoy  the  company  of 
their  sisters.  Each  sorority 
has  their  own  chapter  room 
where  they  can  meet  and  do 
different  activities  together. 


Fraternity  houses,  includir 


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LIVING  THE 

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Imagine  living  only  steps  away  from  50  or  60  of  your  best  friends, 
iter  joining  a  sorority  or  a  fraternity,  one  of  the  biggest  perks  is 
lat  students  are  given  the  opportunity  to  live  with  the  organization 
ley  have  affiliated  themselves  with.  Instead  of  living  in  the  average 
ormitory  or  apartment  complex  where  a  student  may  never  get  to 
leet  his  or  her  next-door  neighbor,  Greeks  are  able  to  reside  in  a 
ouse  or  on  a  floor  of  a  dorm  set  aside  for  their  sorority  or  fraternity, 
ot  onlv  does  this  experience  enhance  friendships  between  members, 
ut  it  also  builds  pride  in  the  individual  links  that  make  up  the  Greek 
immunity  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi. 
Of  the  15  chartered  fraternities  at  the  university,  11  have  houses  that 
e  located  in  an  area  at  the  back  of  campus.  Most  of  them  line  the  street 
nown  as  Fraternity  Row,  the  site  of  events  such  as  weekly  parties  and 
hilanthropy  events  such  as  Alpha  Tau  Omega's  annual  Haunted  House 
id  Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon's  Chili-Cooking  Contest.  Each  house  is  set  up 
ifferently,  with  some  having  the  luxury  of  a  pool  in  the  backyard  while 
hers  have  sand-volleyball  courts  for  entertainment. 

"When  living  in  a  typical  dorm,  there  is  a  chance  that  vou  might 
ot  get  along  with  your  roommate  or  vour  neighbors.  George  Napier, 
sophomore  member  of  Alpha  Tau  Omega  fraternity,  said.  "Living  in 
fraternity  house  gives  you  the  benefit  of  already  knowing  the  people 
iu  live  with,  and  since  you  chose  the  same  fraternity,  you  probably 
?t  along  pretty  well." 

Sororities  also  have  designated  housing  set  aside  specifically  for 
tern.  Of  the  12  sororities  at  Southern  Miss,  eight  currently  have 
residence  to  accommodate  them.  Presently,  members  of  all  eight 


sororities  are  housed  in  Wilbur  Hall,  also  known  as  Panhellenic. 
This  eight-story  dorm  is  located  next  to  the  freshman  quad,  and 
each  level  belongs  to  a  different  sororitv.  With  the  competitiveness 
between  Greek  organizations,  it  mav  seem  at  first  that  housing  all 
of  the  sororities  in  the  same  building  could  bring  about  problems. 
The  opinion  of  most  girls  is  that  living  in  Panhellenic  actually  allows 
the  members  of  different  sororities  to  meet  each  other  and  make 
friends  from  other  chapters.  It  is  easy  to  spot  Panhellenic  from  both 
the  freshman  quad  and  Highway  49.  Each  chapter  has  prominently 
displayed  letters  mounted  to  their  balcony  as  a  symbol  of  pride  in 
their  organization. 

The  newest  development  in  Greek  housing  is  the  up  and  coming 
communitv  for  sororities  called  "The  Village."  The  plans  have  been 
drawn  up  for  the  10-acre  building  site,  and  construction  will  be 
taking  place  soon.  Each  house  will  contain  30  beds,  with  two  beds 
and  a  private  bath  per  room.  Amenities  such  as  a  microwave  and  a 
refrigerator,  desks  and  a  double-sided  walk  in  closet  are  also  included 
in  each  room.  There  will  be  a  central  building  that  contains  laundrv 
facilities,  meeting  rooms,  vending  machines  and  a  kitchen  that  will 
function  daily  to  provide  the  girls  with  breakfast,  lunch  and  dinner. 
With  these  new  plans  in  place,  Southern  Miss  is  looking  to  take  Greek 
residential  living  to  a  whole  new  level.  Story  by  Lauren  McDoug 


Jessica  Prude,  a  junior  fashion 
merchandising  major  and 
president  of  her  sorority, 
Alpha  Kappa  Alpha,  enjoys 
browsing  through  a  scrapbook 
of  her  sisters.  AKA  is  one  of 
eight  different  sororities  that 
live  in  Wilbur  Hall,  also  known 
as  Panhellenic.  Each  sorority 
is  able  to  decorate  their  floor 
anyway  they  want,  often  using 
the  colors  of  their  sorority. 


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For  the  first  full-year  session  at  the  Mississippi  Normal  College  the  student  enrollment 
was  876,  this  is  less  than  6%  of  the  approximated  enrollment  for  the  2005  session  at  Southern 
Miss.  These  simple  figures  show  the  massive  growth  that  the  student  body  has  undergone. 
However,  this  is  only  part  of  the  story  of  the  evolution  of  the  student  body  since  1912.  Not 
only  has  the  size  of  the  student  body  grown,  the  diversity  of  the  student  body  is  the  one  aspect 
that  has  arguably  changed  the  greatest.  Since  the  beginnings  of  the  school,  its  transformation 
into  Mississippi  Southern  College  in  1940  added  an  academic  diversity  to  the  student  body 
that  was  previously  unrivaled.  Students  interested  in  non-teaching  occupations  were  able 
to  obtain  a  degree  at  Southern  Miss,  and  this  increased  not  only  diversity,  but  also  added  to 
enrollment  especially  after  the  war. 


In  addition  to  these  substantial  changes,  Southern  Miss  has  become  the  home  for  an 
ethnically  diverse  student  body,  a  great  advance  from  its  start  as  an  all-white  teachers  college. 
Through  the  Civil  Rights  movements  and  the  sacrifices  of  various  key  figures  such  as  Clyde 
Kennard,  the  university  integrated  in  1965,  and  this  brought  a  new  dimension  to  the  student 
body  and  to  student  life.  Although  this  was  a  difficult  transition,  the  change  came  not  a  moment 
too  soon.  It  provides  a  bittersweet  example  of  the  repeal  of  past  prejudices  and  vices  that 
threatened  to  limit  the  possibilities  of  not  only  groups  of  students  but  the  entire  institution. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


Abanikanda,  Adetokunbo 

Marietta,  Ga 

Adah,  Leslie  O. 

Hawesburg.  Ms. 

Adams,  Aaron  R. 

Yazoo  City.  Ms. 

Adams,  Jalea  E. 

Gulfport,  Ms. 

Adams,  Johnquitta  M. 

Butler.  Al 

Adams,  Joshua 

Natchez.  Ms. 


Adams,  Kenya  M. 

Greenwood.  Ms 

Adams,  Ryan 

Yazoo  City.  Ms 

Adcock,  Max 

Madison,  Ms. 

Addison,  Angel 

McComb.  Ms. 

Agbahiwe,  Uchenna  N. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Ahua,  Roselyn  I. 

Hawesburg,  Ms. 

Albritton,  Cheree 

New  Albany,  Ms. 

Aldridge,  Amanda  R. 

Gloster.  Ms 

Alemu,  Tsega 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Alexander,  Jennifer  L. 

Brandon,  Ms. 

Ali,  Sarrah  K. 

Hawesburg,  Ms. 

Allen,  David  S. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 


Allen,  Julianna  L. 

Clinton,  Ms 

Allen,  Tekedra  L. 

Hermanville,  Ms. 

Almond,  Dustin 

Orange  Park,  Fl 

Amaning,  Michael 

London,  England 

Ambrew,  Cicely  N. 

Leland,  Ms. 

Amick,  Christen  L. 

Vicksburp.  Ms. 


Anderson,  Priscilla 

French  Camp,  Ms. 

Andrews,  Keiunta  Y. 

Charleston,  Ms. 

Anthony,  Kathryn  E. 

Mobile,  Al 

Aric,  Shadeequa  M. 

Newark.  Nj 

Arinder,  Elizabeth  B. 

Columbia,  Ms. 

Artz,  Jenna  P. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Ashley,  Emily  R. 

Crosby,  Ms. 

Atkins,  Chaquan  R. 

Columbus.  Ms. 

Avery,  Contessa 

Brookhaven,  Ms 

Bailey,  Chae  D. 

Son  Antonio,  Tx 

Baker,  Crystal  A. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Baker,  Frank  J. 

Shaul,  Ms. 


Baker,  Kyle 

Houston.  Tx 

Baker,  Loreen  E. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 

Baker,  Marcus  T. 

Union,  Ky 

Baker,  Yolanda  L. 

Bateswlle,  Ms. 

Baldwin,  Frederick  L. 

Greenwlle,  Ms. 

Ball,  Brandon  F. 

Petol.  Ms. 


Ballew,  Denise  A. 

Columbia,  Ms 

Banks,  Charles 

Hottiesburg,  Ms. 

Banks,  Kiyomie  C. 

Canton,  Ms. 

Banks,  Melvin  A.  L 

Louin,  Ms 

Banks,  Renikki  Q. 

Fayette,  Ms. 

Baptist,  Britney  K. 

New  Orleans,  La 


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Barhanovich,  Steven  P. 

B//oxi,  Ms. 

Barrient,  Ashley  E. 

6/(0x1,  Ms. 

Bartee,  Kandis  L. 

Waynesboro,  Ms. 

Bass,  Candace  P. 

VicksburgjMs. 

Bates,  Demetra 

Summit,  Ms 

Bates.,  Rashad  L. 

Noxapater,  Ms. 

Batiste,  George  L. 

Avondale,  La 

Baxter,  April  N. 

Ocean  Springs.  Ms. 

Beale,  Stephanie  L. 

Poss  Christian,  Ms. 

Beaman,  Jr.,  Jerome 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Bearden,  Jonathan 

Tupelo,  Ms. 

Beavers,  Brittany  N. 

Gulfport,  Ms. 


emma  Booth  and  Delyth  Murphy  are  both  exchange  students  from 
v'ales  and  members  of  Kappa  Alpha  Theta  sorority. 
hoto  by  Elizabeth  Keenan 

Gemma  Booth  and  Delyth  Murphy,  two  study  abroad  students  at 
e  university  this  year  from  Wales,  are  not  only  exceptional  students 
home  but  have  overcome  cultural  boundaries  to  become  exceptional 
udents  here  at  Southern  Miss.  Booth,  studying  politics,  and  Murphy, 
tidying  law,  are  both  involved  in  the  University  of  Wales,  Swansea's 
merican  Studies  program  and  have  taken  their  studies  to  a  completely 
fferent  level  by  immersing  themselves  in  the  American  culture. 

"It's  a  totally  different  culture,"  Booth  said. 

Murphy  said,  "Here  you  have  to  have  a  car  to  get  around  the  town, 
id  in  Wales  you  can  just  walk  everywhere,  this  is  a  major  difference 
the  two  places." 

In  addition  to  these  differences,  Booth  said  that  the  classes  were 
ganized  differently  and  that  there  is  a  lot  more  writing  here  than 
kk  home. 

In  physical  comparison  Murphy  said  "There  are  more  buildings 
■re,  the  school  is  bigger,  but  the  population  of  the  two  schools  is 
obably  about  the  same." 

Despite  these  cultural  and  structural  differences,  the  girls  have 
come  involved  in  university  Greek  life,  both  pledging  Kappa 
pha  Theta. 

"There  are  no  fraternities  or  sororities  in  Wales,"  Murphy  said. 

Booth  said,  "The  sorority  situation  has  been  good  for  us  though 
cause  we  have  been  able  to  socialize  and  be  part  of  a  group," 

Murphy  and  Booth  both  said  the  sorority,  and  being  in  a  larger 
oup,  has  helped  them  adapt  to  being  in  America. 


EXCHANGE 
STUDENTS 

FLOURISH 

new  culture  makes  lasting  impression 


"This  entire  experience  has  definitely  made  us  more  independent; 
things  are  different  when  you  are  on  your  own,"  Murphy  said. 

Booth  said,  "One  thing  this  program  has  done  for  me  is  made  me 
more  able  to  ask  for  help,  before  I  would  have  been  very  hesitant." 

Booth  also  said  that  the  experience  has  made  her  more  organized, 
boosted  her  confidence  and  required  her  to  grow  up  quite  quickly. 
This  was  definitely  the  case  during  the  girls'  most  memorable  event  in 
their  time  in  America,  Hurricane  Katrina. 

"We  don't  experience  anything  like  that  at  home;  the  closest 
thing  would  be  rain,"  Booth  said,  "Then  a  week  after  we  got  here  the 
hurricane  hit." 

Murphy  and  Booth  both  said  that  the  study  abroad  program  has 
helped  them  attain  a  well-rounded  education. 

"It  is  definitely  a  positive  experience  to  be  involved  in  a  program 
like  this,  I  would  recommend  this  to  anyone,  including  any  Americans 
who  wish  to  study  in  Britain,"  Murphv  said.  "A  lot  of  people  think 
Britain  and  America  are  very  similar  but  this  isn't  really  true." 

The  two  girls  are  set  to  return  to  Southern  Miss  in  the  spring  for 
one  final  semester  before  returning  to  Swansea  for  their  senior  year 
of  undergraduate  study.  The  holidays  away  from  home  and  the  large 
distance  between  them  and  their  families  are  surely  large  prices  to 
pay  for  education  but  both  girls  agree  that  the  experience  has  been 
worth  it.  Story  by  Chris  Mills. 


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SYMPHONY 


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award  winners  perform  in  concert 

On  Jan.  31,  2006,  the  Symphony  Orchestra  featured  three  William 
T.  Gower  Awards  Competition  winners:  Willaim  Farmer,  Denissa 
Rivas  de  Munduia  and  Marcus  Ballard.  The  competition  is  extremely 
tough  and  featured  more  than  40  school  of  music  students  all  vying 
for  the  top  spot. 

William  Farmer  is  currently  working  toward  a  degree  in  horn 
performance  and  has  performed  in  competitions  throughout  the 
United  States.  He  has  previously  won  first  place  at  the  International 
Women's  Brass  Conference  in  2003,  and  plays  regularly  with  the  Gulf 
Coast  Symphony  and  Meridian  Symphony. 

Denissa  Rivas  de  Munguia  has  studied  music  in  Honduras  and 
Great  Britain,  and  she  obtained  a  flute  performance  diploma  from  the 
London  College  of  Music. 

Marcus  Ballard  is  currently  completing  his  doctorate  of  musical 
arts.      He  received  his  bachelor  of  music  from  Henderson  State 
University  and  a  master  of  music  from  Southern  Miss. 
Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


Beech,  Amara  P. 

Mobile.  A/ 

Beggerly,  Carlisle  W. 

Florence,  Ms. 

Bell,  Tempestt  D. 

Hatvesburg,  Ms. 

Benigno,  Jessica  L. 

Metaine,  La 

Benn,  Sophia  L. 

Ricbton,  Ms 

Bennett,  Colleen  P. 

Picayune,  Ms. 

Bennett,  Emily  I. 

Kokomo,  Ms 

Bennett,  Johnathon  M. 

Forest.  Ms. 

Bennett,  Kim  A. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Bennett,  Rashemia 

Jackson,  Ms 

Bennett,  Russell  W. 

Forest,  Ms 

Benvenutti,  Laurie  F. 

Bay  St.Louis,  Ms. 


Berry,  Ben 

Crystal  Springs.  Ms. 

Berry,  Danyella 

Pearl,  Ms. 

Berry,  Ebony  T. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Bibbs,  Nejewish 

Starkville,  Ms 

Bigott,  Joshua 

Gulfport,  Ms. 

Black,  Samantha  K. 

Canton,  Ms 


William  Farmer,  Denissa  Rivas  de  Munguia,  and  Marcus  Ballard  are  all  extremely 
talented  musicians.  Photo  from  Southern  Miss  Public  Relations 


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Blakely,  Tameika  M. 

Waynesboro,  Ms. 

Blakeney,  Jill ian  C. 

Florence,  Ms. 

Bledsoe,  Brian 

Clinton,  Ms 

Blue,  Chris 

New  York,  Ny 

Blue,  Maretta  A. 

Tunica.  Ms 

Boatner,  Janie 

Elhsville.  Ms. 

Bogan,  Ashley  R. 

New  Albany,  Ms. 

Bolden,  Shunta 

Tupelo.  Ms. 

Boleware,  Katie  J. 
Soso,  Ms. 
Bolton,  Monica 

Laurel.  Ms. 

Bolton,  Robin  L. 

Bolton,  Ms 

Bond,  Chelsea  R. 

Wiggins,  Ms. 

Bonds,  Tiffany  J. 

Natchez,  Ms 

Booker,  Janta  B. 

Slidell,  La 

Boone,  Dustin  E. 

Laurel,  Ms 

Boothe,  Chris  M. 

Sardis,  Ms. 

Borries,  Taylor  G. 

Vancleave,  Ms. 

Bouie,  Vanessa  J. 

Hawesburg,  Ms. 


DUBARD 

SCHOOL  ART 


mosaic  artist  visits  children 

The  Dubard  School  for  Language  Disorders  was  estabilished  in 
1962,  and  it  has  become  well  known  for  its  work  in  aiding  children 
with  severe  language,  speech  and  hearing  disorders.  The  Dubard 
School  not  only  strives  to  help  those  children  in  need,  but  it  also 
helps  the  families  of  those  children  as  well.  It  does  this  by  providing 
counseling  sessions  for  the  family  members  of  these  children  to 
help  provide  guidance  on  how  to  raise  these  children  through  a  very 
difficult  time  in  their  young  lives. 

The  Dubard  School  also  adds  a  special  bonus  for  the  children  by 
having  many  kinds  of  programs  and  activities  scheduled  throughout 
the  year.  One  of  their  more  recent  programs  involved  a  visit  from 
Jerry  Hymel.  Jerry  Hymel  is  a  Mississippi  mosaic  artist  who  works 
with  stained  glass,  and  he  spent  the  day  teaching  the  young  students 
and  their  teachers  how  to  make  trivets  from  stained  glass  and  mardi 
gras  beads. 

The  Dubard  School  is  a  really  amazing  program  and  gives  these 
children  the  benefit  of  a  fun  education  that  they  couldn't  get  anywhere 
else.  This  program  has  become  well  established  on  the  Southern 
Miss  campus  and  will  hold  a  special  place  in  the  hearts  of  its  students 
forever.  Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


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Jerry  Hymel  helps  James  Williford  create  a  work  of  art. 
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Bowers,  Andrew  N. 

Clinton,  Ms. 

Boyd,  Lekica  R. 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Bracey,  Rudolph  C. 

Raymond,  Ms. 

Bradford,  Tiffany  T. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Bradley,  Jasmine  C. 

Pass  Christian,  Ms. 

Bradley,  Sedrick  J. 
Terry,  Ms. 

Brady,  Tyler  W. 

Terry.  Ms. 

Brannin,  Anna  L. 

Bay  StLouis,  Ms. 

Breckenridge,  Meredith  A. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Brewer,  Telia  E. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

Bridges,  Cedric  A. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Briggs,  Matt  D. 

Brandon.  Ms. 


Brinton,  Lindsey 

Tupelo.  Ms. 

Britt,  Amber  E. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Brock,  Phyllis  A. 

Long  Beach.  Ms. 

Brooks,  Carolyn  J. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Brooks,  Danlana  A. 

Columbus.  Ms. 

Brown,  Aimee  W. 

Naperville,  II 

Brown,  Arneko  L. 

Moss  Point,  Ms 

Brown,  Char-Mel  D. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms. 
Brown,  Dewun 

Brandon,  Ms 

Brown,  Elizabeth  E. 

Boyle,  Ms. 

Brown,  Kyris  A. 

Cleveland.  Ms. 

Brown,  Ladonna  A. 

Lorman,  Ms. 


WRITER 

PUBLISHES  BOOK 


"Published"  is  an  adjective  very  rarely  used  to  describe  a  college 
freshman.  Bradley  Warshauer  is  the  exception  to  the  norm.  A 
freshman  originally  from  New  Orleans,  La.,  Warshauer  has  lived 
in  Picayune,  Miss,  since  1997.  Along  with  being  enrolled  in  The 
University  of  Southern  Mississippi's  Honors  College,  Warshauer 
showcases  his  talents  in  a  number  of  venues.  His  love  of  both  writing 
and  football,  and  his  outstanding  ability  in  both  arenas  sets  him  apart 
from  the  bulk  of  his  class. 

At  age  15,  Warshauer  began  writing  "lltli  Hour",  a  novel  that  was 
published  two  years  later.  The  drive  and  resilience  such  a  feat  requires 
at  such  a  young  age  is  what  makes  Bradley  Warshauer  an  outstanding 
member  of  the  Southern  Miss  community. 


Freshman  Bradley  Warshauer  flips  through  an  issue  of  Teen  People  that  he  was  featured  in. 
Photo  by  Rossie  Ahua 


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PEOPLE 


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Brown,  Quinton  J. 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Brownlee,  Kevin  E. 

Columbus,  Ms. 

Brundidge,  Eric 

81/0/1,  Ms. 

Brunet,  Diane  L. 

Vancleave,  Ms. 

Bryan,  Tristan  L. 

Mobile.  Al 

Bryant,  Hayley  V. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Bryant,  Joseph  N. 

Gulfport.  Ms 

Bryant,  Lakeisha  M. 

Brandon,  Ms 

Buchanan,  Molly  R. 

Independence,  Ms 

Buckles,  Ashana  A. 

Natchez,  Ms. 

Buford,  Carmen  E. 

Columbia,  Ms. 
Bumbrey,  Nakova  C. 
Heidelberg.  Ms. 

Bumgardner,  Bridget  A. 

Natchez.  Ms 

Bunn,  Jason  R. 

Gulfport.  Ms. 

Burke,  Caitlin 

River  Ridge,  La 

Burks,  Jasmine  S. 

Raleigh.  Ms 

Burnette,  Jarvis  R. 

Gulfport.  Ms. 

Burnham,  Madonna  M. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 


Burrage,  Benadora  L.D. 

Meridian.  Ms. 

Butler,  Cerod  J. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Butler,  Kimberly  L. 

McComb.  Ms. 

Bynum,  Toni  B. 

Corinth.  Ms 

Byrd,  Treopia  N. 

Gulfport,  Ms. 

Caldwell,  Brittany  L. 

Jacksonville.  Fl 


Featured  in  a  2004  issue  of  "Teen  People"  wearing  a  blue  t-shirt 
ghtfully  adorned  with  the  word  "Imagination,"  Warshauer  is  a  prime 
cample  of  exceptional  youth. 

"Publishing,  for  me,  was  really  easy  because  I  started  writing  for 
n  when  I  was  nine,"  Warshauer  said. 

This  long-term  writing  experience  came  to  a  head  when  his  father, 
worker  for  a  national  bus  company,  chauffeured  a  group  of  editors 
a  romance  novelist  convention  in  New  Orleans.  Warshauer's  father 
?tworked  with  the  editors  and  retained  a  business  card  he  received 
hile  on  the  trip. 

"I  e-mailed  the  editor  with  my  storv  idea  and  she  liked  it.  She 
ked  me  to  submit  a  couple  chapters  and  she  liked  it  even  more," 
arshauer  said.  "After  this,  things  just  fell  into  place." 

This  encounter  between  Warshauer  and  the  editor  allowed  him 
publish  his  book  and  enabled  him  to  experience  situations  rarely 
perienced  by  people  his  age.  Regional  book  signings  and  speaking 
igagements  for  younger  kids  allowed  Warshauer  to  be  involved  in 
oceedings  in  which  he  hopes  to  engage  manv  more  times  in  the 
ture.  For  Warshauer,  it  was  a  success,  and  a  perfect  way  to  share  his 
Jry.   To  publish  felt  like  a  dream,  something  unreal  to  Warshauer, 


who  clearlv  has  aspirations  to  be  a  successful  writer.  The  publication 
of  "11th  Haiti'"  was  a  goal  for  Warshauer  that  was  met  through 
perseverance  and  hard  work.  He  is  a  living  example  of  the  benefits  of 
setting  goals  and  working  diligently  to  achieve  them. 

Warshauer  said  that  the  major  benefit  of  the  publication  to 
his  college  experience  is  that  "It  was  easv  to  start  talking  about 
scholarships;  it  was  a  big  attribute  to  my  transcript  and  resume." 

However  beneficial  the  publication  was  though,  Warshauer  was 
unwilling  to  gloat  in  this  victorv  and  has  finished  a  new  novel  entitled 
"The  Oracle  Project." 

"It's  old  news  to  me  now;  it's  something  good  to  talk  to  friends 
about;  they  think  it's  pretty  cool,"  Warshauer  said. 

The  love  Bradlev  Warshauer  has  for  writing  is  very  apparent  in  his 
work,  and  in  his  life.  He  has  begun  manv  side  projects  since  finishing 
his  second  novel  and  works  on  these  in  his  spare  time  while  waiting 
for  another  publisher  to  pick  up  "The  Oracle  Project."  The  dedication 
Warshauer  has  for  his  writing  is  one  attribute  many  can  benefit  from  bv 
emulating  in  their  own  lives.  With  hard  work  and  the  will  to  succeed, 
as  Warshauer's  storv  suggests,  any  eagle  can  learn  how  to  soar. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills. 


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Campbell,  Alisha  M 

Holly  Springs,  Ms 

Campbell,  MacLean  A 

Shdell.  La 

Campbell,  Tres 

Meridian.  Ms 

Cancer,  Ivory  C 

Clarksdale,  Ms 

Cangelosi,  Ashley  E 

Mandeville.  La 

Cangiamilla,  Kristen  M. 

Mandeville,  La 

Cann,  Courtney  N 

Bay  St.Louis,  Ms 

Cannon,  Micah  J 

Brandon.  Ms 

Cariveau,  Christina  L 

Dawson.  Mn 

Carpenter,  Nicole  S 

Moorhead.  Ms 

Carson,  Greg  B 

Canton.  Ms 

Carter,  Brittany  S 

Anguilla.  Ms 

Carter,  Damion  M. 

New  Orleans.  La 

Carter,  Ericia  S. 

Philadelphia.  Ms. 

Carter,  Mario  K. 

]ackson.  Ms. 

Carter,  Mark  C. 

Mobile.  Al 

Carter,  Rekesha  A. 

Greenwood.  Ms 

Carter,  Rena 

Waynesboro.  Ms. 

Carter,  Terica  M. 

Greenwood,  Ms. 

Cartier,  Caitlin  E. 

Mandeville,  La 

Caruthers,  Geanovia  M. 

Dekalb,  Ms. 

Castuera,  Edward 

Los  Angeles,  Ca 

Catchings,  Auronda 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Caver,  Sylvia  L. 

Buckatunna,  Ms. 


Chamberlain,  Heather  S. 

Shugualak.  Ms. 

Chambers,  Quineesha  S. 

Waynesboro,  Ms. 

Chapman,  Rebecca  A, 

Chalmette.  La 

Chatman,  Toria  L. 

Summit,  Ms. 

Chau,  Alexander  P. 

Greenwood.  Ms 

Chereskin,  Sera  I. 

Biloxi,  Ms. 

Chesser,  Shavonda 

Canton.  Ms 

Chidester,  Nathan  S. 

Gulfport,  Ms. 

Childs,  Heather  L. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Christian,  Brandon  R 

Mobile.  Al 

Christiansen,  Katie  M. 

Fairhope.  Al 

Christmas,  Derron  D. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Chriswell,  Joanna  C. 

Starkville.  Ms. 

Cirino,  Melissa 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Clark,  Christopher  L. 

New  Orleans.  La 

Clark,  Joshua  T. 

Cleveland.  Ms. 

Clark,  Joy  C. 

Lake.  Ms. 

Clark,  Jr.,  Ricky  D. 

Meridian.  Ms 


Clark,  Travis 

Lanedaton.  Ga 

Clay,  Michelle  D. 

Richland,  Ms. 

Clayton,  Lauren  M. 

Mobile.  Al 

Clayton,  Stefan  P. 

Baton  Rouge,  La 

Clayton,  Takymmea  C. 

Meridian.  Ms. 

Cline,  Brian  M. 

Brandon.  Ms. 


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AGLE 

FEVER 


"Eagle  Fever"  is  an  old  slogan,  but  one  which  perfectly  fits  Stephen 
.van's  enthusiasm  for  Southern  Miss.  Ryan  is  a  senior  political 
:ience  and  historv  double  major  from  Hattiesburg. 

"The  black  and  gold  embodies  the  spirit  of  those  who  try  to  make 
ur  noble  institution  a  better  place,"  Ryan  said. 

He  loves  his  university  and  its  shows.  Throughout  Ryan's  five 
ears  here,  he  has  been  very  involved  in  campus  life.  He  was  a  member 
f  the  Freshmen  Associates,  UAC,  Leadership  Series  Committee, 
,lpha  Tau  Omega  Fraternity,  Leadership  Scholarship  Interview  Team, 
ambda  Sigma  Sophomore  Honor  Society  and  Eagle  Connection.  He 
Iso  participated  in  the  first  Womanless  Beautv  Pageant  and  won  the 
tie  of  Miss  Varsity. 

Rvan  has  also  held  several  leadership  positions  including  senator 
)r  the  College  of  Liberal  Arts,  philanthropy  chair  for  Alpha  Tau 
>mega,  executive  assistant  to  SGA,  vice-president  for  recruitment 
nd  retention  of  IFC,  Lambda  Sigma  executive  board  and  executive 
irector  of  The  Varsity. 

When  Ryan  is  not  writing  papers  or  in  a  meeting,  he  is  in  the 
ands  cheering  at  a  Southern  Miss  sporting  event.  Since  this  is  his 
ivorite  hobby,  Ryan  has  naturally  found  his  niche  as  a  member  of 
ie  Game  Day  Atmosphere  Committee  and  was  a  co-founder  of  the 
tudent  Athletic  Boosters. 


Stephen  Ryan  is  a  senior  Political  Science  and  History  major  who  grew  up 
in  Hattiesburg,  Miss.   Photo  by  Bort  Lambnght 

"Whether  displayed  at  athletic  events,  by  local  businesses,  or  the 
alumni  spread  across  the  country,  the  black  and  gold  is  the  first  sign 
of  those  who  support  our  university,"  Rvan  said. 

Ryan  is  looking  forward  to  graduating.  However,  he  is  saddened 
about  leaving.  In  his  time  at  Southern  Miss  Ryan  recognizes  two 
moments  he  will  deeply  treasure.  A  candlelight  vigil  held  a  couple 
days  after  Sept.  11,  2001  is  an  event  he  will  not  forget.  He  said  it 
showed  solidarity  among  students,  faculty,  staff  and  members  of  the 
community.  The  2003  Golden  Eagles  40-28  win  over  TCU  is  his  other 
favorite  moment.  He  said  the  image  of  students  rushing  on  the  field 
to  tear  down  the  goal  post  after  the  game  would  stay  with  him  for 
many  years. 

"I'll  miss  the  students  who  line  the  front  row  of  M.M.  Roberts, 
Corky's  NCAA  bids,  and  Eustachy  veiling  at  the  referees.  Most  of  all, 
I'll  miss  not  being  here  [Southern  Miss]  everyday  with  my  friends  and 
family,"  Ryan  said. 

In  the  future,  he  said  he  wants  to  attend  a  law  school  to  become  a 
lawyer.  After  paying  off  his  college  debt,  he  would  like  to  work  for  a 
collegiate  athletic  conference.   Story  by  Justin  Smith. 


Clinton,  Catherine  C. 

Nashville,  Tn 

Coach,  Cassie  M. 

Natchez,  Ms. 

Coats,  Jessica  C. 

Terry.  Ms. 

Cobb,  Teddy  I, 

Canton.  Ms 

Cochran,  Staci  M. 
McComb.  Ms. 

Coffey,  Roger  E. 

8i/oxi,  Ms. 


Cohea,  Nicole 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Cole,  Danielle  L. 

Meridian.  Ms. 

Coleman,  Angela 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

Coleman,  Balencia  L. 

Mendenhall.  Ms. 

Collier,  Kady  R. 

New  Orleans,  La 
Collins,  Austin  J. 
Pass  Christian.  Ms. 


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COMMITMENT 

™°RES  OLVE 


Jenny  Carroll  reads  through  one  of  her  class  books. 
Photo  by  Bart  Lambert 


Most  college  students  work  for  the  life  that  Jenny  Carroll  lived. 
An  independent  31-year-old  medical  technologist,  Miss  Jenny-as  she 
likes  to  be  called-had  achieved  a  degree  in  biology,  and  worked  "in  a 
wonderful  lab."  On  June  24,  1993,  however,  tragedy  struck. 

"I  was  fairly  young,  with  a  career,  not  just  a  job,  a  career... and  it 
all  came  crashing  down  in  one  day,"  she  said. 

Carroll  was  diagnosed  with  multiple  sclerosis  (MS)  a  disease  that 
deteriorates  the  nerves  in  the  spinal  cord  and  brain. 

"It  was  a  huge  adjustment.  I  was  very  verv  ill,  couldn't  walk  for 
18  months  and  could  barely  talk  in  a  complete  sentence.  So,  it  took  a 
lot  of  recovery,"  Carroll  said. 

She  decided  to  take  a  class  here  and  there,  and  as  she  began  to 
recover,  she  made  the  decision  to  return  to  school  and  dually  enroll 
to  achieve  both  an  undergraduate  and  graduate  degree  at  the  same 
time.  Starting  in  the  spring  of  2003,  Carroll  began  her  undergraduate 
studies  in  forensic  science  and  her  graduate  courses  in  administration 
of  justice. 

"I'm  doing  dual  enrollment,  because  they  don't  have  a  rule,  the 
university  doesn't  have  a  rule,  people  just  don't  do  it,"  Carroll  said. 

She  describes  her  experience  as  time  consuming  with  a  lot  of 
late  night  studying. 

"Personally,  I  don't  know  how  I've  managed  to  stay  afloat," 
she  said. 

But  this  41-year-old  has  managed  to  sail  through  The  University 
of  Southern  Mississippi  boasting  such  achievements  as  a  two  time 
President's  List  winner,  a  three  time  Honor  Roll  awardee  and  just 
recently,  a  Chancellor's  List  scholar.  In  addition  to  her  academic 
achievements,  Carroll  is  best  known  to  younger  students  on  campus 

Collins,  Renard  A. 

Hamesburg,  Ms. 

Colston,  Steven  B. 

Jackson,  Ms 

Conerly,  Quiera  B. 

McComb,  Ms. 

Cooke,  Arcenio  K. 

Tupelo,  Ms. 
Corley,  Alicia  P. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Cornette,  Jennifer  L. 

Hamesburg,  Ms. 

Cornette,  Jon  T. 

Hamesburg,  Ms. 

Courtney,  Katrina  R. 

Indianola,  Ms 

Cousin,  Hope  N. 

Raleigh,  Ms. 

Cox,  Ashley  L. 

Laurel,  Ms. 

Cox,  Sean  A. 

Biloxi,  Ms. 

Craft,  Courtney  E. 

Holly  Springs,  Ms. 


as  the  eighth  year  in  running  Zeta  Phi  Beta  advisor.  She  has  als 
served  as  the  National  Panhellenic  Council  (NPHC)  advisor  for  th 
university,  often  the  primary  speaker  during  NPHC  recruitment. 

As  a  successful  woman,  she  smirked  when  she  stated  her  motto  a 
"Always  place  yourself  in  a  position  not  to  be  told  no." 

"Most  people,  they  don't  quite  get  it.  But,  if  you  are  prepared  an 
you  have  accomplished  things  to  the  best  of  your  ability,  chances  an 
the  person  that  is  viewing  that  piece  of  paper  right  in  front  of  them 
and  that  is  the  thing  they  see  first,  even  before  they  see  you— then  thi 
decides  yes  or  no,"  she  said. 

Carroll  used  her  motto  to  the  fullest  throughout  her  strugg, 
before  entering  school  again  to  petition  the  Institution  of  Highe 
Learning  to  allow  her  to  dual  enroll.  With  her  experience  and  stror 
will  at  hand,  she  succeeded  in  beginning  this  journey  and  wi 
graduate  in  May  of  2006  with  three  degrees  under  her  belt,  takir 
three  years  to  complete  both  an  undergraduate  and  graduate  degrt 
in  two  highly  competitive  fields. 

"Obstacles  are  just  that,"  she  said.  "The  object  of  the  game  is  i 
find  a  way  over,  around  and  under  whatever  obstacles  are  in  your  wa 
So,  you  have  to  sit  down  and  assess  the  situation,  and  go  from  ther 
Don't  just  allow  it  to  come  to  a  stand  still.  Any  obstacle  can  be  brokt 
down,  regardless  of  what  it  is,  you  just  kind  of  have  to  work  your  w; 
through  it." 

Carroll  is  truly  a  new  legacy  of  sorts,  for  all  students,  through  hi 
example  of  courage  and  steadfastness.  A  woman  of  true  charactt 
high  academia  and  a  bright  light  to  lead  all,  she  gives  a  last  remind* 
to  the  younger,  perhaps  more  disillusioned  student  body:  "USM  is 
great  place  to  be,  it  really  is."   Story  by  Samantha  Nix. 


280 


PEOPLE 


Crawford,  Candace  M. 

Foxwortb,  Ms. 

Crawford,  Christina 

New  Albany.  Ms. 
Crayton,  Jessica  H. 
Corinth,  Ms. 
Crisler,  Cris 

Clinton,  Ms. 

Crosby,  Angel  G. 

Brookhaven.  Ms. 

Crowder,  Wesley 
Flower  Mound.  Tx 


Cruise,  Jamie 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Crumpton,  Elizabeth  B. 

Hernando.  Ms 

Cullinane,  Jr.,  William  R. 

Hottiesburg,  Ms 

Cunningham,  Patricia  A. 

Moss  Point.  Ms 

Daniel,  Cory 

Corinth.  Ms 

Danyus,  Ryan  C. 

Gulfport,  Ms. 

Dauner,  Dakoda 

Pass  Christian.  Ms 

Davenport,  Ryan  M. 

Metoine,  La 
David,  Deirdre 
Hammond,  La 

Davis,  Antonio 

Hottiesburg,  Ms 

Davis,  Elese  L. 

Payette.  Ms 

Davis,  Jeremy  A. 

Natchez.  Ms 

Davis,  Madison  C. 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Davis,  Mallone 

Hottiesburg,  Ms 

Davis,  Mosell  D. 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Davis,  Roianna  A. 

Starkville.  Ms 

Davis,  Shawanna  N. 

Senatobia.  Ms. 

Davis,  Veronica  J. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 


Dawkins,  Kristen  D. 

Brandon,  Ms. 

Dean,  Sara  E. 

Wo//s.  Ms. 
Dedeaux,  Ashley  P. 

Pass  Christian.  Ms 

Dent,  Deidra  M. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

Diaz,  Nathan  J. 

Bi/oxi,  Ms 

Dickerson,  Denise 

Bay  Springs.  Ms 

Dillon,  Marcus  A. 

Hottiesburg.  Ms. 
Dixon,  Ashley  K. 
Utica.  Ms. 

Dixon,  Timothy 
Crystal  Springs.  Ms. 

Dixon,  Tyesha 

Detroit.  Mi 

Donaby,  Kandis  N. 

Macon.  Ms. 

Donahue,  Shannon  M. 

Gulfport.  Ms. 

Donald,  Earthy  A. 

Philadelphia.  Ms. 

Dorris,  Jr.,  Michael  T. 

Mandeville.  La 
Dotson,  Janetra  L. 
Port  Gibson.  Ms 

Doty,  Lindsey  S. 

Hottiesburg.  Ms 

Douglas,  Courtney  L. 

Jackson.  Ms. 
Drye,  Emily  A. 

Long  Beach.  Ms. 

Dubose,  Jennifer  L. 

Tupelo.  Ms. 

Ducksworth,  Shemecka  D. 

Laurel.  Ms. 

Dupuis,  Hannah 

Baton  Rouge.  La 

Dyess,  Christy  L. 

Hottiesburg.  Ms. 

Ealy,  Amy  R. 

Forest.  Ms. 

Edwards,  Letezia  S. 

Luniberton.  Ms. 


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Edwards,  Roderick 

Hawesburg,  Ms. 

Elliott,  Justin 

Greenwood,  Ms. 

Ellis,  NakishaT. 

Port  Gibson,  Ms. 

Emery,  Margaret  J. 

Gainesville,  Ga 

Emfinger,  Joseph 

Franklin,  Ms 

Epperson,  Tabitha  D. 

Pass  Christian,  Ms. 

Evans,  Dollena  S. 

Shubuta,  Ms. 

Evans,  Kelsi  M. 

Bloommgton,  Fl 

Evans,  Mario  Q. 

Columbus,  Ms. 

Fabra,  Vincent  M. 

New  Orleans,  La 

Faggard,  Ashley  J. 

Grand  Bay,  Al 

Fairley,  Altonyala  L. 

Terry,  Ms. 

Farrar,  Lauren  A. 

Hawesburg.  Ms. 

Faust,  Erica  M. 

Liberty,  Ms 

Ferguson,  Kala  M. 

Brookhaven,  Ms. 

Ferguson,  Lucy  C. 

Woodville,  Ms. 

Ferrer,  Brandi  R. 

Meraux,  La 

Fisher,  Chiquita  S. 

Columbus,  Ms. 


Fitch,  Kaihia  S. 

Meridian,  Ms 

Foley,  Lee  D. 

Roxie,  Ms. 

Fontenot,  Randi  L. 

Femwood,  Ms. 

Foote,  Camillia  L. 

Columbus,  Ms. 

Forbes,  Joseph  T. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Ford,  Jaquitta  L. 

Ruleville,  Ms. 

Ford,  Mary  Katherine 

Newton,  Ms. 

Ford,  Roy  L. 

Vaiden,  Ms. 

Foster,  Tommy  J. 

Bentoma,  Ms. 

Foster,  Yolanda  R. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Fountain   III,  Stanton  J. 

Biloxi.  Ms. 

Franklin,  Tangy 

Picayune.  Ms. 

Frazier,  McKenzie  M. 

Laurel,  Ms. 

Frederick,  Bianca  M. 

Pass  Christian,  Ms. 

Freels,  Jacqueline  D. 

Crystal  Springs,  Ms. 

Freidmann,  Les-Leigh  N. 

Baton  Rouge,  La 

Fries,  Patrick 

Meridian,  Ms 
Fryfogle,  Savannah  J. 

Wiggins,  Ms. 

Fuller,  Jessica  R. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 

Funches,  Savannah  D. 

Prentiss,  Ms. 

Funk,  Elizabeth  R. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Gaddis,  Timothy  T 

Carthage,  Ms. 

Gaines,  Caleb  T 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Gallagher,  Anne  E. 

New  Orleans.  La 

Gandy,  Frank  E. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Gantt,  Elizabeth  B. 

Andalusia.  Al 

Gardner,  Ariel 

Vidaha,  La 

Gardner,  Seth  S. 

Crystal  Springs,  Ms. 

Garraway,  Greer  E. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms. 

Garrett,  Comekio  A. 

Hazlehurst,  Ms. 


282 


PEOPLE 


Garrett,  Jammie  L. 

Haze/hurst,  Ms. 

Garvin,  Rachel 

Natchez,  Ms. 

Gautier,  Luke 

Biloxi,  Ms 

Gibson,  Alisha  R. 

Jock  son,  Ms. 

Giegler,  Teresa  G. 

Petal.  Ms. 

Gilbert,  Roderick  J. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Gipson,  Latoya  D. 

Brookhaven.  Ms 

Givens,  Shiquita  S. 

Lexington,  Ms. 

Gladney,  Whitney  M. 

Bay  St.Louis.  Ms. 

Godbolt,  Adrienne  T. 

Hatttesburg.  Ms 

Godfrey,  Michael  M. 

Clinton.  Ms 

Goff,  Preston  D. 

Pearl.  Ms. 


MUSICAL 

SUCCESS 


Im     Bra       »     ri 

Whether  as  a  hobby,  a  job  or  as  a  major,  music  plays  a  large  role  in 
he  lives  of  many  students  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi. 
\dam,  Mitch  and  Brad,  a  local  band  at  Southern  Miss,  is  one  example 
)f  how  the  influence  of  music  is  relevant  on  campus.  Their  talent  sets 
hem  apart  from  the  rest  and  is  evidenced  by  the  band's  local  success 
it  Mugshots,  a  popular  bar  and  grill  near  campus. 

Bradlev  Mvers,  Mitch  Johnson  and  Adam  Skaggs,  the  three 
nembers  of  the  band  are  all  members  of  Kappa  Sigma,  and  they 
tarted  playing  together  at  fraternity  parties.  Adam  and  Mitch,  who 
hared  a  common  interest  in  the  1990's  grunge  rock  band  Pearl 
am,  decided  first  to  play  in  a  band  together  based  on  this  common 
nterest.  Bradley  joined  the  group  after  their  formation  and  soon 
fter  his  arrival  a  weekly  spot  opened  up  at  Mugshots  on  Wednesday 
lights.  The  most  interesting  aspect  of  the  group  is  their  lack  of 
Drmal  practices. 

"Many  times  the  first  performance  of  a  song  is  in  front  of  a  crowd 
t  either  a  party  or  Mugshots,"  Johnson  said. 

Both  Skaggs  and  Mvers  agreed  that  Johnson  is  the  major  musical 
>rce  behind  the  band  and  that  his  ability  to  entertain  a  crowd  is  a 
ornerstone  of  the  group's  local  popularity. 

"I  have  been  playing  and  singing  for  about  four  years,  so  I  am 
Dnvfortable,  and  1  really  do  like  to  entertain  people;  however,  1  am 
ist  as  entertained  when  I  play  alone.  Mv  ability  to  perform  is  not  due 
»  a  feeling  that  I  have  to  entertain  people,"  Johnson  said. 


Adam  plays  guitar,  Brad  plays  the  bongos  and  Mitch  plays  the  guitar 
and  sings  in  the  band  Adam,  Mitch,  and  Brad. 
Pfioto  by  Chris  Payne 

Johnson  added  that  the  band  plays  what  is  fun  to  play  and  does 
not  really  have  a  set  play  list. 

"We  plav  songs  that  people  know,  but  thev  don't  know  they 
know,"  Johnson  said. 

The  members  of  the  group  said  thev  do  not  have  plans  to  continue 
performing  after  their  graduation  this  May  but  did  say  that  the 
experience  has  been  very  positive  and  has  really  given  them  an  outlet 
on  campus  as  well  as  off  campus. 

Mvers  said,  "We  get  to  get  up  there  and  have  a  good  time  in  a 
place  where  all  of  our  friends  come  to  hang  out.  We  primarily  plav  for 
fun,  and  a  lot  of  the  money  that  we  do  earn  from  playing  goes  back 
into  the  next  shows  through  buying  equipment  and  other  stuff." 

Skaggs  said,  "Just  to  have  your  name  on  a  billboard,  and  to 
have  people  recognize  your  name  and  want  to  come  out  and  see  you 
perform  is  an  incredible  experience  in  itself." 

The  band  is  currently  scheduled  to  plav  at  a  party  or  event  for 
almost  every  Greek  organization,  and  their  mixture  of  various  genres 
of  music  are  in  high  demand  for  other  events  both  on  and  off  campus. 
Although  the  group  plans  to  disband  after  graduation,  the  group  has 
capitalized  on  their  local  popularity  by  using  it  to  perform  at  various 
parties  and  social  events,  and  just  haw  fun.  This  is  definitely  an 
experience  that  Adam,  Mitch  and  Bradlev  will  remember  well  after 
their  education  is  completed  and  thev  have  gone  their  separate  ways. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills. 


EDWARDS  -  GOFT 


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STAYING 


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When  looking  for  a  representative  of  strength,  determination  and 
good  will,  look  no  further  than  Chad  King.  Chad  King,  of  Petal,  Miss., 
is  an  example  of  someone  who  truly  believes  that  being  involved  in 
the  lives  of  others  is  essential  to  one's  own  life. 

Not  only  does  King's  grade  point  average  prove  his  commitment 
to  his  studies  in  speech  communication,  but  it  also  shows  that  a 
person  can  be  active  in  numerous  organizations  while  maintaining 
quality  grades.  King  has  been  very  involved  in  many  clubs  and 
organizations  since  high  school.  Upon  his  arrival  at  The  University  of 
Southern  Mississippi,  his  first  choice  school,  King  became  more  than 
just  another  face  in  the  crowd  or  just  another  student  identification 
number.  He  has  served  in  Freshman  Associates,  The  Legacy,  Southern 
Style,  Student  Government  Association  and  Campus  Crusade  for 
Christ,  to  name  a  few  of  his  endeavors. 

During  his  time  here,  he  has  also  shown  leadership  skills  while  first 
serving  as  vice-president  of  risk  management  on  the  Interfraternity 
Council  and  later  being  elected  as  IFC  president.  As  the  president  of 


Chad  King  is  a  senior  Speech  Communications  major  from  Petal,  MS' 
Photo  by  Ran  Lambright 


Golden,  Ana  M. 

Columbus,  Ms. 

Golden,  Jesse  T. 

Vaughan,  Ms 

Goldsmith,  Martha  B. 

Pascagoula.  Ms. 

Gollott,  Todd 

Bi/oxi,  Ms 

Gonzalez,  Melinda  C. 

Baton  Rouge,  La 

Gonzalez,  Rose  A. 

Gulfpon,  Ms. 

Good,  Vererica  L 

Natchez.  Ms 

Goodman,  Lauren  E 

Collinsville,  Ms 

Gordon,  Jessica  M 

Stloxi,  Ms 

Gordon,  Sarah  E 

Metairie,  La 

Gosa,  Meagan  A 

Greenwood.  Ms 

Grace,  Bernard 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Graham,  Aaron  M. 

Meridian.  Ms. 

Graham,  Erica  Z. 

Heildelberg.  Ms. 

Graves,  Brooke  E. 

Waynesboro.  Ms. 

Graves,  Erin  E. 

Centrevilie,  Ms. 
Gray,  Jazmyn  T 

Mound  Bayou. Ms 

Gray,  Shatara  T. 

Waynesboro,  Ms. 


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the  IFC,  King  feels  that  the  fraternities  on  campus  are  going  in  a  good 
direction,  but  attributes  most  of  that  to  his  executive  board.  King  has 
also  shown  school  spirit  bv  leading  at  Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week 
and  later  acting  as  executive  director. 

"College  is  more  than  going  to  class.  We  are  here  to  get  an 
education  and  better  ourselves,"  King  said. 

Not  only  does  King  feel  strongly  about  campus  involvement,  but 
he  also  feels  community  service  is  equally  important.  As  a  member 
of  Alpha  Tau  Omega,  he  has  been  active  with  Habitat  for  Humanity. 
King  first  became  interested  in  Habitat  for  Humanity  when  he  was 
in  high  school,  and  through  his  fraternity,  he  has  been  involved  in 
raising  a  substantial  amount  of  money  to  aid  in  placing  needv  families 
n  homes. 

By  first  raising  the  money  and  then  helping  in  the  actual  process 
if  building  the  homes,  King  feels  that  Habitat  for  Humanity  has  been 
!:he  most  rewarding  community  service  experience.  He  has  also  been 
active  in  Relay  for  Life,  Mississippi  Diabetes  Foundation,  and  the 
Humane  Society. 


"Involvement  enriches  your  college  experience  and  fulfills  it," 
King  said  after  he  suggested  that  every  student  get  involved  with  one 
or  two  organizations.  After  graduation,  King  plans  to  intern  at  the 
state  capital  where  he  will  be  surrounded  by  people  who  share  his 
love  for  government.  Once  his  internship  is  completed,  King  hopes 
to  find  a  job  in  communications  or  public  relations. 

"I'm  a  completely  different  person  from  when  I  started,"  King 
said.  "I  have  found  core  values  and  received  an  education." 

King  has  given  back  to  the  university  in  more  ways  than  one.  He 
will  not  only  be  walking  away  from  Southern  Miss  with  a  degree,  but  will 
also  leave  the  university  a  better  place  than  it  was  when  he  arrived. 

"Southern  has  given  more  to  me  than  1  can  ever  give  to  it  now  or 
in  the  future,"  King  said.  "I  would  love  to  come  back  and  work  for  my 
alma  mater." 

From  leading  at  Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain  to  serving  as  a 
member  in  Order  of  Omega,  Chad  King  has  definitely  made  an  impact 
on  the  history  of  Southern  Miss.  Story  by  Tonya  Jenkins. 


Green,  Kimberly  A. 

Brandon.  Ms 

Green,  Kimberly  R. 

Natchez.  Ms. 

Green,  LaCharles  J. 

Crystal  Springs.  Ms 

Green,  Leo  G 

Biloxi.  Ms. 

Green,  Marquita 

Canton.  Ms. 

Green,  Matthew  R. 

Fairfax.  Va 

Greer,  Ashley  M. 

Brookhaven.  Ms 
Greer,  Brian 
Ridgeland.  Ms 

Gregg,  Susannah  J. 

Galveston.  Tx 

Gregory,  Brittany  A. 

Terry.  Ms. 

Gregory,  Maxine  M. 

Cleveland.  Tn 

Griffin,  Cecily  N. 

Madison,  Ms 


Griffin,  Victoria  N. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Griffin,  Wendell 

Edwards,  Ms. 

Grillot,  Corinn  L. 

Covington.  La 

Grisnby,  Joni  S. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Grush,  Heather  R. 

Shdell,  La 

Guardma,  Ansley  A. 

Metaine.  La 


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Guy,  Joshua  B. 

Picayune,  Ms 

Guy,  Stuart  W. 

Bogue  China.  Ms 

Haley,  Dwana  D. 

Wiggins,  Ms. 

Hall,  Brittany  D. 

Magnolia,  Ms. 

Hamilton,  Stacey  M. 

Louin,  Ms. 

Hammond,  Amanda 

Magee,  Ms. 


PUBLISHED 

PROFESSORS 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  has  had  the  distinguished 
honor  of  having  seven  professors  publish  books  within  the  past  year. 

Dr.  William  Kuskin,  chair  of  the  English  Department,  has 
two  books  due  out  with  Notre  Dame  University  Press:  "Cm ton's 
Trace:  Studies  in  the  Histor\/  of  English  Printing"  and  "Symbolic  Caxton: 
Literary    Culture    and    Print    Capitalism,    Medieval    to    Early    Modern." 

Dr.  Jameela  Lares,  an  English  professor,  is  a  contributing  editor  to 
"Vapiorum  Commentary  on  the  Poems  of  John  Milton." 

Dr.  Phillip  C.  Kolin,  an  English  professor,  published 
"Understanding  Adrieiine  Kennedy,"  and  is  currently  working  on 
"Contemporary  African  American  Women  Playwrights." 

Dr.  Maureen  Ryan,  the  current  Moorman  professor,  is  currently 
planning  on  publishing  "The  Other  Side  of  Grief:  The  Home  Front 
and  the  Aftermath  in  American  Narratives  of  the  Vietnam  War"  in  2007. 

Dr.  Michael  Mayes,  English  professor,  is  also  having  "His 
Nation  States:  The  Cultures  of  Irish  Nationalism"  published  next  year. 
Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


He 

In 


Dr.  Maureen  Ryan 


Dr.  Phillip  C.  Kolin 


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Dr.  Jameela  Lares  Dr.  William  Kuskin 

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KATRINA 
PROJECT  BEGINS 


The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi's  Center  for  Oral  History 
md  Cultural  Heritage  has  begun  to  make  a  living  memory  of  those 
mpacted  by  Hurricane  Katrina. 

The  "Hurricane  Katrina  Project"  has  enlisted  the  help  of  many 

scholars  trained  in  oral  history  to  gain  more  than  1,000  interviews  from 

People  whose  lives  were  affected  by  the  hurricane.  They  are  collecting 

nterviews  from  everyone  including  emergency  officers,  local  officials, 

esidents  of  destroyed  towns,  relief  workers  and  refugees. 

Dr.    Curtis   Austin,    a   Southern   Miss   history   professor,    said, 

jOur  ongoing  efforts  to  document  the  lives  of  those  who  survived 

Hurricane  Katrina  are  an  integral  part  of  a  nationwide  attempt  to 

reate  a  permanent  record  of  what  is  being  called  the  worse  natural 

lisaster  in  20th  century  America." 

He  and  Dr.  Stephen  Sloan  serve  as  co-directors  of  the  center, 
"hey  both  believe  that  these  records  will  provide  a  history  for  the 
egion  to  look  back  on  and  serve  as  a  personal  testimony  for  those 
vho  survived.  Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


Marie  O'Connel,  sound  archivist  for  the  Center  for  Oral   History  and  Cultural  Heritage, 
preserves  audio  from  the  Civil  Rights  Era  in  Mississippi.    Photo  by  jennmfer  Petcher 


Hampton,  Amber  N. 

Corinth.  Ms 

Hancock,  Breanne  E. 

Raleigh.  Ms. 

Handshaw,  Allison  T. 

Columbia,  Ms. 

Hanegan,  Vanessa  G. 

Bossfie/d.  Ms 

Haney,  Scott  R. 

Culfport.  Ms 

Hanna,  Laura  C. 

Pensacola.  Ft 


Hansell,  Johnny 

Areola.  Ms 

Harmon,  Neal  M. 

Danville.  II 

Harnish,  Nicole  M. 

Mobile.  Al 

Harper,  Jillian  F. 

lackson.  Ms. 

Harrington,  Liz  A. 

Mobile,  Al 

Harris,  Patrick  Thomas 

Mobile,  Al 


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Harris,  Tiaura  T. 

Fayette,  Ms. 

Harris,  Tivan  M. 

Jackson,  Ms. 
Harrison,  Mary  C. 

Madison,  Ms. 

Harry,  Romania  T. 

Atlanta,  Ga 

Hart,  Ke'Arndra  D. 

Jackson,  Ms 

Harthorne,  Andrea  E. 
Ruth,  Ms. 

Harthorne,  Ashley  R. 

Ruth,  Ms. 

Harvey,  Candace  N. 

Collins,  Ms. 

Harvey,  Wilbert  E. 

Gulfpon,  Ms. 

Haskin,  Lana  T. 

Gulfpon,  Ms. 

Havlicek,  Amanda  E. 

Brandon,  Ms. 

Hawkins,  Justin 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Hayes,  Krista 

Magee,  Ms. 

Hayes,  Valerie  N. 

Lake,  Ms. 

Haynes,  Jasmine  M. 

Gulfpon,  Ms. 

Hearn,  Marcus  A. 

Greenwood,  Ms. 

Heidingsfelder,  Christen  E. 

Metairie,  La 

Hembree,  Kelly  A. 

oula,  Ms. 


Henderson,  Brittany  N. 

Richland,  Ms. 

Henderson,  Elbony  S. 

Meridian,  Ms 

Henderson,  Laquanda  S. 

Crenshaw,  Ms 

Henner,  Branden  M. 

Petal,  Ms. 

Hicks,  Anthony  R. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Higgins,  Kristen  R. 

Metairie,  La 


Hill,  Jr.,  RufusW. 

Paris,  Tx 

Hillman,  Zack 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Hilton,  Kimberfy  N. 

Niceville,  Fl 

Hinton,  Adrienne  L. 

Columbus,  Ms. 

Hirsch,  Rebecca  L. 

New  Orleans,  La 

Hoggatt,  Dorcas  M. 

Natchez.  Ms 


Holified,  Zach 

Taylorsville,  Ms. 

Holifield,  Kenya  L. 

Forest,  Ms. 

Holland,  Kaylah  E. 

Nesbit,  Ms. 

Holt,  JevelleJ. 

Biloxi,  Ms. 

Hopson,  Rayshun  T. 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Horn,  Ashley  N. 

Butler.  La 


Horn,  Jessica  A. 

Gulfpon.  Ms. 

Home,  Brittany  A. 

Leakesville.  Ms. 

Horton,  Shana  C. 

Meridian.  Ms. 

Hosey,  Charae  C. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms. 

Hotard,  Reed 

Gretna.  La 

House,  Terricka  C. 

Greenwood,  Ms. 


Howell,  Emily  E. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Huddleston,  Rachael  J. 

Petal.  Ms. 
Hudson,  Ayana  R. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Hudson,  Bridgette  M. 

Gulfpon,  Ms 

Hudson,  Brieah  D. 

Jackson,  Ms 

Hudson,  Gloria 

Gulfpon,  Ms. 


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Hudson,  Timeka  L. 

Clarksdale,  Ms. 

Huff,  Maressa  C. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Vlughes,  Brittany  L. 

New  Albany,  Ms 

Hughes,  Cresean 

Grenada,  Ms. 

Hughes,  Devin  W. 

Chicago,  II 

Hughes,  Lester 

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STUDYING 

RIGHTS 


Justin  Sowder.  Matthew 


(atrell  Nash  and  Dr.  Bob  P 


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human  rights  center  arrives  on  campus 


The  Human  Rights  Center,  a  relatively  new  program  at  The 
■niversitv  of  Southern  Mississippi,  is  a  one-of-a-kind  program.  The 
urpose  of  the  program  is  to  raise  awareness  of  human  rights  issues 
nd  allow  students  the  chance  to  take  part  in  human  rights  activism. 

"It  started  as  a  conversation  I  had  with  some  students,"  Dr.  Bob 
'ress,  a  primary  founder  of  the  program,  said. 

The  idea  for  the  center  was  created  in  March  of  2004.  Justin 
owder,  a  student  officer  in  the  program,  said  that  they  took  the 
lea  and  ran  with  it.  The  fundamental  idea  was  to  offer  a  student 
rganization  that  was  centered  on  human  rights  and  education  in  this 
eld  of  work.  This  idea  evolved  into  a  three-tiered  plan  to  educate 
tudents  on  human  rights  and  to  advocate  human  rights  issues  in 
oth  the  Southern  Miss  community  and  abroad. 

The  first  tier  of  the  program  is  education.  The  foundation  of  this 
er  was  carried  out  through  the  development  of  a  human  rights  minor 
iat  is  now  available  to  students  at  Southern  Miss. 

Kantrell  Nash,  an  officer  in  the  program,  said,  "The  minor  is  the 
mndation  of  awareness.  I've  always  felt  the  best  way  to  enact  action 
through  a  foundation  that  promotes  awareness  of  the  action." 

The  educational  impact  of  the  program  is  important  but  is  only  a 
nail  part  of  the  entire  program.  The  major  aspect  is  activism. 

Activism,  both  local  and  international,  incorporates  the  final 
/o  tiers  of  the  program.  These  tiers  have  been  founded  through 
etworking  with  student  organizations  that  are  geared  toward  human 


establish  the  Human  Rights  Center.   Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 

rights  and  through  a  large  student  voice  heard  in  the  leadership  of 
the  program. 

In  addition  to  networking  at  the  university  and  the  student  voice  in 
leadership,  the  program  has  organized  many  independent  events.  These 
events  include  human  rights  lectures  and  seminars,  starting  in  Spring 
2006.  These  local  means  of  human  rights  activism  are  augmented  by 
international  efforts  that  are  being  planned  for  future  semesters. 

Matthew  Arnold,  an  officer  in  the  program,  said,  "I  want  the 
center  to  train  the  next  generation  of  activists.  I  want  it  to  be  the  thing 
that  bridges  the  gap  between  learning  and  social  theory,  these  things 
that  get  incubated  in  the  university  and  the  social  change  that  we 
want  to  see  in  the  world." 

Dr.  Press  said,  "We  are  looking  at  the  theory  and  application  of 
human  rights  at  an  academic  and  a  practical  level." 

The  center  has  been  implemented  at  a  time  that  appears  to  be 
very  nurturing,  according  to  the  program's  leadership. 

Arnold  said,  "In  the  last  six  or  seven  years,  there  has  definitely 
been  a  growing  culture  of  activism." 

The  center  is  not  only  establishing  a  beneficial  program  into  the 
interface  of  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi;  it  is  also  adding 
to  the  university's  legacy  of  student  involvement.  Story  by  Chris  Mills. 


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Huguet,  Brittany 

Mandeville.  La 

Hunter,  Kaila  D. 

Picayune,  Ms 

Husband,  Deaudra  A. 

Wiggins.  Ms 

Hutson,  Rochelle  M. 

81/0x1,  Ms 

Imran,  Moin  M. 

Sumrall,  Ms 

Indest,  Julie  E. 

Slidell,  La 


Irby,  Steven  B. 

Meridian,  Ms 

Ishakarah,  Ashanti  T. 

Jackson,  Ms 

Ivins,  April  D 

Vicksburg.  Ms 

Ivison,  Andrew 

Jackson,  Ms 

Ivy,  Snenika  D. 

Vicksburg,  Ms 

Jackson,  Apryl  R. 
Mobile,  Al 


Jackson,  Bradley  M. 

Mobile.  Al 

Jackson,  Crystal 

At/onto,  Go 
Jackson,  David  N. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Jackson,  Elizabeth  A. 

Rrandon.  Ms 

Jackson,  Jasmeial  D. 

Port  Gibson,  Ms. 

Jackson,  Kemiaya  K. 

Magee,  Ms. 

Jackson,  Le'Shannon 

Pascagoula.  Ms 

Jackson,  Lekeba  T. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms 

Jackson,  NatasnaJ. 

Roxie,  Ms 

Jackson,  Rene 

Canton.  Ms 

Jackson,  Tiffany  D. 

Vicksburg.  Ms 

Jackson,  Titi  Z. 

Clinton.  Ms. 


LEADING  LADY 


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Christina  El-Murr  is  dedicated  to  improving  the  quality  of  campus 
life  at  Southern  Miss  through  her  involvement  in  the  University 
Activities  Council. 

El-Murr,  a  junior  nursing  major  from  Birmingham,  Ala.,  is  president  is 
of  the  UAC,  one  of  the  largest  student  organizations  on  campus.  UAC  plans 
such  programs  as  Eagles  After  Hours  in  the  Union,  X-Box  Tournaments, 
Hub  City  Homegrown  concerts  and  the  annual  Crawfish  Fest  in  May. 

"I  am  not  only  president  of  one  of  the  largest  student  organizations 
on  campus,  but  I  am  president  of  one  of  the  most  diverse  and  versatile 
organizations  on  campus,"  El-Murr  said. 

She  has  been  a  part  of  UAC  since  her  first  year  at  Southern  Miss. 
She  said  she  is  as  motivated  her  third  year  as  she  was  her  first  year. 

"UAC  was  the  first  organization  I  joined  because  I  believed  in  its 
mission  statement.  I  believe  UAC  is  the  only  organization  on  campus 
that  is  solely  about  bringing  quality,  educational  and  fun  entertainment 
tti  student  on  a  consistent  manner,"  El-Murr  said. 

Since  being  a  part  of  the  UAC,  she  has  seen  a  rise  in  attendance  of 
programs,  and  she  hopes  this  will  continue  even  after  she  leaves. 


PEOPLE 


Christina  El-Murr  has  been  president  of  the  UAC  for  the  past  two  years. 
Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


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Wiggins,  Ms. 
James,  Ronekia  R. 
Woodville,  Ms 
Jantzen,  Ryan  T. 

Niceville.  Fl 

Jenkins,  Ashley  L. 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Jenkins,  Kevin  P. 

Madison,  Ms 

Jenkins,  Nettie  Q. 

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Jenkins,  Tonya  R. 

Roxie,  Ms. 

Jernighan,  Kendry  D. 

Nett/eton,  Ms 

Jex,  Anna  Kate 

Natchez,  Ms 

Johnson,  Brittany  S. 
Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 
Johnson,  Bnttney  M. 
Bay  St.Louis,  Ms 

Johnson,  Crystal  N. 

Atlanta,  Ga 


Johnson,  Jeannette 

Destrehan.  La 

Johnson,  Joseph  A. 

Natchez.  Ms 

Johnson,  Kimberly 

Lisman,  Al 

Johnson,  Lashundra  D. 

Yazoo.  Ms 

Johnson,  Latrinia  D. 

Magnolia,  Ms. 

Johnson,  Nathaniel  L. 

Vicksburg.  Ms 


Johnson,  Robin  L. 

Moss  Point,  Ms. 

Johnson,  Shakerra  L. 

Columbia,  Ms. 

Johnson,  Sitaniel  F. 

Natchez,  Ms. 

Johnson,  Tameekea  K. 

Hottiesburg.  Ms 
Johnson,  Terri  L. 
Yozoo.  Ms 
Johnson,  Yolanda  D. 

Newton,  Ms 


"I  hope  to  continue  to  see  more  and  more  students  come  to  the 
ee  programming  on  campus  and  support  the  student  organization," 
Murr  said. 

Brant  Ryan,  UAC  Advisor,  has  all  good  things  to  sav  about  El- 
lurr.  "Christina  is  diligent,  hard-working  and  people-centered  in  her 
?proach  to  leadership.  I  have  had  the  opportunity  to  watch  her  grow 
ito  a  tremendous  leader  of  UAC  who  naturally  draws  the  respect  of 
er  peers,"  Ryan  said. 

Ryan  describes  El-Murr  as  outgoing  and  passionate  about  helping 
hers,  which  are  two  of  many  reasons  why  he  said  she  makes  a  good 
AC  president. 

"She  listens  well  and  can  relate  to  a  wide  range  of  people.  This 
?lps  her  to  be  effective  in  her  position  but  also  to  build  trust  among 
'eryone.  1  think  this  is  most  evident  as  she  was  selected  to  serve  two 
insecutive  terms  as  president  by  her  peers,"  Ryan  said. 

He  said  El-Murr  has  the  adaptability  to  work  effectively  with 
any  people  within  and  outside  of  UAC.  He  said  her  strongest 
laracteristic  is  her  desire  to  want  to  do  better  than  the  last  time. 


"She  alwavs  wants  to  improve  her  own  performance  and  sets  the 
right  example  for  the  rest  of  the  organization,"  Ryan  said. 

When  El-Murr  is  not  in  the  UAC  office  or  overseeing  a  function,  she 
is  playing  pool,  watching  movies  or  spending  time  with  her  loved  ones. 

El-Murr  hopes  to  graduate  and  become  a  traveling  nurse.  Later, 
she  wants  to  do  surgical  nursing. 

"1  chose  to  be  a  nursing  major  because  the  field  of  nursing  can 
open  so  many  doors  for  a  person.  The  career  opportunities  are 
endless,"  El-Murr  said. 

She  will  deeply  cherish  her  opportunity  to  serve  as  president  of 
UAC.  She  knows  she  had  a  major  part  in  providing  entertainment  and 
educational  programming  to  the  student  body  and  campus  community. 

"1  feel  honored,  1  love  being  a  part  of  UAC  and  1  would  never 
trade  my  position  for  any  other  on  campus,"  El-Murr  said. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith. 


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Johnston,  Laurie  L. 

New  Orleans,  La 

Jones,  Adam  N. 

Florence,  Ms. 

Jones,  Ashley  E. 

Madison,  Ms. 

Jones,  Brittany  A. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Jones,  DAndrea  D. 

Clarksdale,  Ms 

Jones,  Derrick  R. 

Jackson,  Ms. 


When  Brandon  Belote  left  his  hometown  of  Vienna,  Va.  to  come 
to  Southern  Miss,  he  already  knew  he  would  be  a  part  of  The  Legacy, 
a  Southern  Miss  organization  that  helps  to  promote  school  spirit 
and  traditions. 

"My  mom  is  an  alumna  of  the  university  and  she  told  me  to  join. 
She  didn't  really  give  me  an  option,"  Belote  said. 

Looking  back,  he  is  glad  he  followed  the  orders  of  his  mother. 
He  said  he  is  really  enjoying  his  experience  with  The  Legacy  at 
Southern  Miss. 

"I  love  the  fact  that  people  are  generally  committed  to  bettering 
themselves  and  their  campus  environment,"  he  said. 

Belote,  a  senior  theatrical  design  and  technology  major,  is 
president  of  The  Legacy.  He  works  along  with  20  other  Legacy  board 
members  who  help  plan  and  prepare  for  programs.  Such  programs 
include  The  Legacy  Series,  which  educates  students  about  the  rich 
tradition  and  history  of  the  university  from  different  perspectives, 
and  the  tailgating  promotions  for  football,  basketball  and  baseball 
games  to  increase  school  spirit.  The  organization  paints  the  Little 
Rock,  located  at  the  intersection  in  front  of  McLemore  Hall  in  The 
District,  to  highlight  athletic  and  student  events  on  campus.  An 
annual  tradition  before  Homecoming,  when  students  trade  their  t- 
shirts  bearing  another  school's  name  for  a  new  Southern  Miss  shirt, 
is  another  Legacy-sponsored  event. 

"Ultimately,  we  want  to  encourage  and  foster  an  atmosphere  of 
pride  and  excellence  within  the  student  body  for  the  institution," 
Belote  said. 

Since  he  is  the  president  of  an  organization  aimed  at  preserving 
the  black  and  gold,  it  is  only  fitting  that  he  has  a  strong  definition  of 
the  word  "legacy." 


292         PEOPLE 


Brandon  Belote,  the  current  president  of  The 
Legacy.  Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 

"I  think  it  means  exactly  what  Dr.  Joe  Paul  describes  it  as  wh| 
he  is  recruiting  you  for  the  university.  He  says,  'The  philosophy  | 
Southern  Miss  is  for  every  student  to  create  and  leave  a  legacy, 
find  something  about  the  university  and  to  leave  it  in  better  conditi 
when  you  leave  than  it  was  when  you  arrived,'"  Belote  said. 

He  said  the  future  of  the  legacy  is  to  continue  to  encoura 
Southern  Miss  spirit  and  traditions,  and  to  adapt  to  a  changing  stude 
body,  making  sure  they  have  a  positive  "Go  Gold"  experience. 

Aside  from  his  involvement  in  The  Legacy,  Belote  is  a  member 
Pi  Kappa  Phi  Fraternity.  He  is  the  president,  treasurer  and  housi 
manager  for  this  Greek  organization.  He  is  also  active  in  his  fraternif 
philanthropy  project,  PUSH  America.  During  the  summer,  Belli 
plans  to  participate  in  a  bicycle  ride  across  Florida  to  raise  awarent| 
and  money  for  people  with  disabilities.  It  will  be  his  second  time 
take  part  in  this  charity  event. 

"It  is  an  amazing,  incredible  and  awesome  volunteer  experier 
that  is  unparalleled  by  anything  else  I  have  ever  done,"  Belote  said 

The  moments  Belote  is  not  planning  programs  for  The  Lege 
or  his  fraternity,  he  is  swimming,  cycling  or  watching  television, 
said  he  especially  loves  drama  investigation  shows  like  "CSV  a 
"Law  and  Order." 

Belote  is  considering  attending  graduate  school  immediat 
after  he  has  finished  his  undergraduate  studies.  He  said  that  he  wa.i 
to  leave  a  legacy  of  motivating  students  to  lead  others  in  a  posit 
direction  of  motivation,  professionalism  and  excellence.  He  also  hoj 
this  will  encourage  positive  changes  in  their  spheres  of  influence. 
Story  by  Justin  Smith. 


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Jones,  Dominick  R. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Jones,  Kim 

Philadelphia.  Ms. 

Jones,  Marquita  J. 

Brooksville,  Ms. 

Jones,  Michayla  S. 

Canton.  Ms 

Jones,  Petrice  R. 

Columbus.  Ms 

Jones,  Racheal  L. 

Gulfpon.  Ms. 

Jones,  Tasha  M. 

Heidelberj'Ms 

Jordan,  Kachel  L. 

Waynesboro.  Ms. 

Jordan,  Rachel  L. 

Waynesboro.  Ms 

Jordan,  Rhonda  L. 

Waynesboro,  Ms. 

Kane,  Alicia  M. 

Madison.  Ms 

Karlmer,  Dianna  G. 

Bay  St.Louis.  Ms 

Kattengel,  Cormne  M. 

McNeill.  Ms. 

Keenan,  Elizabeth  V. 

Fatrhope.  Al 

Kelly,  Hannah  M. 

Mobile.  Al 

Kelly,  Kayla  T. 

Carnere,  Ms. 

Kelly,  Sarah  K. 

Selma,  Al 

Kelly,  Schkaria  V. 

Canton.  Ms. 

Kendnck,  Robert  T. 

Long  Beach,  Ms. 

Kennard,  Crystal  J. 

Moss  Point,  Ms 

Kennedy,  Kera  A. 

Biloxi.  Ms. 

Kent,  Bethany  A. 

Boyle,  Ms. 

Kerschbaum,  Felipe  R 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Keyes,  Dewona  S. 

Raleigh.  Ms 

Keyes,  Shellie  G. 

Union.  Ms 

Keys,  Joseph  W. 

Pearltngton.  Ms. 

King,  Chad  C. 

Petal.  Ms 

King,  Jr.,  Willie  S. 

Laurel.  Ms 

Kinn,  Cordell 

Birmingham,  Al 

Kittrell,  Eric  D. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Kline,  Aquila  B. 

Richton,  Ms 

Knight,  Lisa  A. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms 

Knowles.  Bene  K. 

Gulfport.  Ms 

Kren,  Adrienne  J. 

Bay  St.Louis.  Ms. 

Kwarteng,  Tasha  L. 

St.  Louis.  Mo 

Lacey,  Timothy  C. 

Canton.  Ms 

Ladner,  Melissa  A. 

Gulfport.  Ms 

Ladner,  Miriam  E. 

Bay  StLoi/is.  Ms. 

Lagraize,  Matthew 

Mandeville.  La 

Lambright,  Bart  C. 

Brandon.  Ms. 

Lambuth,  Emily  C. 

Summit.  Ms 

Lang,  Jessica  L. 

Daphne.  Al 

Lassabe,  Carla  R. 

Pass  Christian.  Ms. 

Laughlm,  Deret 

Bay  SlLouis.  Ms 

Laury,  Krystal  A. 

Newport  News,  Va 

Lawrence,  Leslie  A. 

Fairhope.  Al 

Lawson,  Robyn  M. 

Hattiesburp.  Ms. 

Layton,  Jacob  B. 

Ocean  Springs.  Ms. 


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Leake,  Josephy  M. 

Nottingham,  Uk 

Lee,  Andrea  S. 

Greenada.  Ms. 

Lee,  Angela  R. 

Long  Beach.  Ms. 

Lee,  Jacqueline  K. 

Brandon.  Ms. 

Lee,  Jerri  D. 

Ludlow,  Ms. 

Lee,  Kelisha  Y. 

Sumrall,  Ms. 


Lee,  Lauren  R. 

Pascagoula,  Ms. 

Lee,  Natalie  D. 

Grenada.  Ms 

Lee,  Nathan 

Lumberton.  Ms 

Lee,  Permelia  M. 

Canton,  Ms. 

Leek,  John  W. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms 

Lenoir,  April  K. 

Dawsonville,  Ga 

Lett,  Crystal  D. 

Moss  Point,  Ms 

Leufroy,  Chad  M. 

New  Orleans,  La 

Lewis,  Courtney  R. 

Bo/ton,  Ms. 

Lewis,  Deanta  M. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms. 

Lewis,  Haley  E. 

Brooklyn.  Ms 

Lewis,  Kelly  M. 

Brandon,  Ms. 


Lewis,  Kimberly  A. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Lewis,  Nicholas  R. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms 

Liebig,  Lisa  M. 

Carnere,  Ms. 

Liner,  Allyson  L. 

Hammond.  La 
Loehr,  Don  A. 

Mandeville,  La 

Loftin,  Kayla  L. 

Bassfield,  Ms. 

Loggins,  Kon'Chata  K. 

Mound  Boyou.  Ms. 

Lomas,  Tom  A. 

Henderson.  Nv 

Long,  Elizabeth  A. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Long,  Selina  M. 

luka,  Ms. 
Lorenzo,  Thomas 

Liberty,  Ms 

Lott,  Jennifer  M. 

Greenville.  Ms 


Lott,  Shan 

Laurel.  Ms. 

Lovinggood,  Hillary  A. 

Metairie,  La 

Lozes,  Lindsey  E. 

Mandeville.  La 

Lucas,  Zundra  D. 

Port  Gibson,  Ms. 

Lumzy,  Jr.,  Arthur  S. 

Columbia,  Ms. 

Lupo,  David  A. 

Biloxi,  Ms 


Lyman,  Chris 

Mobile,  Al 

Lynchard   III,  Percy  L. 

Hernando.  Ms 

Lyons,  Jerome  D. 

Houston.  Ms. 

Mack,  Jessica  N. 

Natchez.  Ms. 

Maestri,  Elizabeth  C. 

Metairie,  La 

Magee,  Sheena  R. 

Cleveland.  Ms. 

Magee,  Tyra  T 

Tylertown.  Ms. 

Magger,  Aaron  J. 

Chesapeake.  Va 

Maisano,  Frank  J. 

Biloxi.  Ms 

Malone,  Daniel  J. 

Ridgeland.  Ms 

Manriquez,  Angela  M. 

luka.  Ms 

Marshall,  Andrea 

Hattiesburg.  Ms. 


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GLOBE 

TROTTING 


supporting  British  studies 

After  several  years  as  a  newspaper  reporter,  author  and  teacher, 
Dr.  David  Davies  still  craves  journalism. 

"Journalism,  once  you  get  involved  in  it  is  really  addictive.  Everyday 
is  different.  You  get  to  meet  all  kinds  of  interesting  people.  You  get 
to  watch  the  news  being  made.  It  is  very  exciting,  and  it  always  holds 
vour  attention.  It  is  the  most  exciting  life  there  is,"  Davies  said. 

He  is  an  associate  professor  and  associate  dean  for  the  College  of 
Arts  and  Letters  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  He  said 
that  journalism  is  a  useful  tool  for  any  career. 

"Journalism  is  a  vital  field  of  study  because  you  have  to  write. 
Therefore,  people  who  have  to  write  have  to  think  and  be  organized. 


Dr.  Davies  helps  a  student  with  their  work. 
Photo  by  Eric  Wngley 

Davies  is  now  working  on  his  second  book  called  "The  Press  in 
Transition."  This  book  discusses  how  the  newspaper  industry  as  a 
whole  has  changed  of  the  last  50  years. 

In  addition  to  writing  books,  he  also  teaches  print  journalism  and 
media  history  classes.  One  of  his  favorite  activities  for  the  school 
of  mass  communication  and  journalism  is  encouraging  students 
to  participate  in  the  British  study  abroad  program.  He  said  that 
international  study  is  one  of  the  most  important  steps  a  student  can 
take  to  broadening  him  or  herself  during  a  college  career. 

"All  of  us  base  our  ideas  of  where  we  are  going  in  life  on  where 
we  were  raised.   If  you  travel  internationally,  vour  perspective  of  life 


Learning  those  skills  to  be  a  journalist  prepares  you  for  all  kinds  of  changes,  and  your  idea  of  where  vou  can  go,  and  what  you  can  do  in 

professions,"  Davies  said.  this  world  changes  once  vou  have  gone  abroad,"  Davies  said. 

His  passion  for  journalism  began  when  he  wrote  for  his  high  It   a   student  is  interesting  in   becoming  a   journalist,   he  also 

school  newspaper  in  Malvern,  Ark.    He  said  he  was  a  quiet  person  recommends  doing  as  much  writing  as  possible  through  student 

n  high  school,  and  writing  for  the  paper  helped  him  to  grow  out  of  newspapers,  yearbook  writing  and  any  other  form  of  writing.    He  is 

his  shyness.  confident  these  skills  will  be  beneficial  especially  since  the  format 

After  going  to  college  and  pursuing  degrees  in  journalism,  he  journalism  takes  is  forever  changing. 
became  an  education  reporter  in  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  at  the  "Arkansas  "Journalism  will  always  have  a  very  bright  future  because  everyone 

Gazette."  He  wrote  many  articles,  but  reporting  on  the  segregation  at  needs  solid  reliable  information,  but  the  format  in  which  journalism  is 

Central  High  School  in  Little  Rock  really  inspired  him  to  write  his  first  delivered  is  changing.   Paper  newspapers  are  giving  awav  to  Internet 

x>ok,  "Press  and  Race:  Mississippi  Journalists  Confront  the  Movement. "  newspapers,"  Dr.  Davies. 

"For  my  entire  career,  I  have  been  interested  in  journalism  and  As  for  Dr.  Davies'  future,  he  wants  to  keep  working  on  his  books, 

tow  they  covered  the  civil  rights  movement.    That  lead  me  to  write  develop  other  projects  and  become  a  better  teacher, 

rry  first  book  about  how  journalists  in  Mississippi  cover  civil  rights,"  Story  by  Justin  Smith 
Dr.  Davies  said. 

Marshall,  Ann  Debra 

Liberty.  Ms 

Marshall,  MacAllister  L. 

Bay  St.Louis.  Ms 

Martel,  Allan  J. 

Bi/oxi,  Ms. 

Martin,  Amber  M. 

McComb,  Ms. 

Martin,  Amelia  C. 

Tupelo,  Ms 

Martin,  Carrie  Leigh 

Prentiss.  Ms. 

Martin,  Codie  L. 

Tylertown.  Ms. 

Martin,  Dameka  R. 

Summit.  Ms 

Martin,  Danielle  K. 

Laurel.  Ms. 

Martin,  Elbernita  P. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

rlartin,  James  C. 

Laurel.  Ms. 

Martin.  Keiwaun  J. 

Natchez.  Ms. 


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REMEMBERING 

ACTIVITIES 

student  remembers  campus  experiences 

Lakeisha  Bryant,  a  senior  at  the  university  this  year,  is  easily  one  of 
the  most  involved  students  on  campus  and  has  many  leadership  roles 
in  pivotal  student  organizations.  Bryant's  resume  includes  positions 
as  president  of  both  The  African  American  Student  Organization  and 
The  Goal  Tenders,  in  addition  to  co-advisor  for  Freshman  Associates, 
Chaplan  and  Community  Service  Chair  of  Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority, 
Inc.  and  active  involvement  in  both  Southern  Style  and  as  director  of 
Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week. 

Bryant  credits  her  incredible  level  of  involvement  here  at 
The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  with  the  development  of 
personality  traits  beneficial  in  both  the  present  and  the  future. 

"My  communication  skills  have  developed  tremendously,"  Bryant 
said.  "Also,  I  know  I  am  going  to  have  to  work  with  a  diverse  group 
of  people,  and  my  various  leadership  roles  have  helped  me  develop 
skills  that  cater  directly  to  this  need." 


Martin,  Kelly  H. 

Osyka,  Ms 

Martin,  Linda  F. 

Hurley,  Ms 

Martin,  Marcus  W. 

Clarksdale,  Ms. 

Martin,  Michael 

Carnere,  Ms. 

Martin,  Michael 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 

Marzoni,  Kelly 

Purvis.  Ms 


Mathis,  Chen  D. 

Hoy  Springs.  Ms 

Mathis,  Ellen  S. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Matney,  Alyson  K. 

Ocean  Springs.  Ms 

Matthews,  Jade  G. 

Moss  Point,  Ms. 

Matthews,  Mario  C. 

Louisville,  Ms. 

Matthews,  Sylvester 
Natchez,  Ms. 

Mauffray,  Conrad 

Bay  St.Louis,  Ms. 

Maynard,  Reo  J. 

Natchez,  Ms. 

Mayo,  Jennifer  M. 

Gu/ftort,  Ms. 

Mays,  Carey  J. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Mays,  Karen  L. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

McCay,  Stephen  R. 

Gulfport.  Ms. 

McClendon,  Brittany  L 

Forest,  Ms 

McCormack,  Sheena  R 

Pensacola.  Fl 

McCrary,  Carlie  D 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

McDaniel,  Lucia  Marie 

Long  Beach,  Ms 

McDaniel,  Shannon  L 

Montgomery,  Al 

McDonald,  Stephen  C. 

Sprtngdale.  Ar 


Lakeisha  Bryant  has  been  involved  in  numerous  organizatic 
on  campus  and  reflects  on  her  time  at  Southern  Miss  foncj 
Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


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Bryant  is  studying  criminal  justice  and  law  enforcement  and 
her  dream  is  to  teach  in  conjunction  with  the  D.A.R.E.  program  that 
vorks  for  a  drug-free  American  youth  nationwide. 

Bryant  said  that  the  two  major  ways  Southern  Miss  has  changed 
iier  for  the  better  are  time  flexibility  and  appreciating  life. 

"My  favorite  memory  of  USM  is  of  being  student  body  maid," 
3ryant  said,  "It  wasn't  an  individual  title;  it  was  one  I  carried  for  the 
entire  student  body." 

Bryant  has  had  many  victorious  moments  here  at  Southern  Miss, 

put  has  maintained  a  humble  personality.  Bryant  says  that  Romans 

1:28  is  a  way  to  sum  up  her  motto  in  life,  "and  we  know  that  all  things 

vork  together  for  good  to  them  that  love  God,  to  them  who  are  the 

ailed  according  to  His  purpose." 

"I  want  to  be  led  in  whatever  direction  God  has  for  me;  it  may 
!>e  a  direction  I  can't  see  myself  traveling  in  right  now,  but  God  has  a 
j'lan,"  Bryant  said. 

Bryant  also  has  wishes  for  the  future  of  the  university  as  well. 

"My  wish  for  Southern  Miss  is  to  reach  the  20,000  plus  mark  for 
mrollment  and  that  there  will  be  an  increase  in  the  number  of  African 
American  faculty/staff  members,"  Bryant  said. 


"1  love  Southern  Miss  because  of  its  diversity,"  Bryant  said. 
"And  more  acutely,  I  am  thankful  for  the  Administration  of  Justice 
Department  for  all  of  the  work  they  have  done  for  me  and  all  of  the 
other  students  in  the  department." 

In  addition  to  her  appreciation  of  her  department,  Brvant  is  also 
grateful  for  her  mentor,  Mrs.  Vrita  Delaine. 

"Mrs.  Vrita  has  been  like  a  mother  to  me  at  the  university," 
Bryant  said. 

Not  only  is  Bryant  a  student  at  Southern  Miss,  but  she  is  also  a 
member  of  First  Baptist  Church  of  Hattiesburg,  where  she  is  further 
involved  in  community  activities.  Lakeisha  Brvant  is  a  perfect  example 
of  the  well-rounded,  service-oriented  students  that  The  University  of 
Southern  Mississippi  wishes  to  produce.  Brvant  is  verv  attentive  to 
her  academic  performance  but  she  is  also  quite  concerned  with  her 
performance  as  an  influential  member  of  the  student  body  that  is 
leaving  the  campus  this  coming  spring  much  better  than  she  found  it 
just  four  years  ago.  Story  by  Chris  Mills. 


McDonogh,  Thomas  S. 

Madison.  Ms 

McDougald.  Lauren  A. 

New  Orleans.  La 

McDowell,  Rachel 

Chicago.  II 

McGarrh,  Laura  M. 

Vicksburg.  Ms 

McGee,  Brittany  B. 

Collins.  Ms. 

McGee,  James 

Pickens,  Ms. 


McGhee,  Airm  R. 

New  Orleans,  La 

McGluster,  Byron  J 

Port  Gibson,  Ms. 

McGrath,  Sarah  M. 

BiIoxl  Ms. 

McGraw,  Ashley  C. 

Woodville.  Ms. 

McGrew,  Chrystal  N. 

Silas,  Al 

Mclnnis,  Rhonda  H. 

Maxie.  Ms 


McKee,  Kasey  L. 

Biloxi,  Ms. 

McKenzie,  Jessica  B. 

Laurel,  Ms. 

McKercher,  Jaime 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

McKmley,  Alvm 

Edwards.  Ms. 

McKinnie,  Aminah  L, 

Madison,  Ms. 

McLaurin,  Sandra  A. 

Collins.  Ms. 

McLelland.  Andrea  R. 

Meridian,  Ms 
McLemore,  Brandy 
Collins.  Ms. 

McManus,  Mary  A. 

Petal,  Ms. 

McNulty,  Dedrian  J. 

Brookhaven.  Ms 

McRae,  Nate  J. 

Petal.  Ms. 

McRath,  Gerald  D. 

Powder  Springs,  Go 


MARTIN  -  MCRATH 


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HEARST 

AWARDEE 


poverty  inspires  writing 


David  McRaney,  a  senior  journalism  major,  was  recently  honored 
by  winning  seventh  place  in  the  feature  writing  category  in  the  2005 
Hearst  Journalism  Awards.  He  won  a  $500  scholarship,  which  was 
matched  by  a  $500  Southern  Miss  School  of  Mass  Communication 
and  Journalism  research  grant  for  his  work. 

The  story  he  wrote  is  called  "Area  Resident  Not  Inconvenienced 
by  Katrina."  The  story  revolves  around  a  Sumrall  resident  living  in 
the  aftermath  of  Hurricane  Katrina,  who  barely  noticed  the  loss  of 
electricity  because  she  had  lived  without  it  most  of  her  life. 

McRaney  said,  "I'm  just  pleased  a  story  like  this  one  made  it 
into  the  top  10.  All  of  us  who  escaped  the  worst  of  the  damage  were 
whining  about  our  air  conditioning  and  our  cable,  and  here  was  a  lady 
from  my  hometown  who  at  92  years  old,  barely  noticed  it." 

McRaney  also  states  that  he  wrote  the  story  as  an  assigment  for 
class,  but  he  knew  that  this  was  the  one  he  wanted  to  send  in  when 
the  Hearst  Award  Competition  was  announced.  He  competed  against 
101  students  from  57universities  and  colleges  across  the  country. 

Maggie  Williams,  adviser  for  the  "Student  Printz,"  said,  "David 
is  the  first  student  since  I've  been  with  the  paper  who  has  placed  in 
the  Hearst  Awards.  This  is  a  really  big  honor  for  David,  and  it  is  well 
deserved."  Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


McSparrin,  Samantha  L. 

Perkmston.  Ms. 

McSwain,  Mamre  K. 

Richton.  Ms 

Meador,  Lindsey  C. 

Murphy.  Nc 

Medley,  Sneree 

Clarksdale.  Ms 

Mejia,  Nereida  R. 

Slidell.  La 

Melancon,  Emily  E. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Merkosky,  David  J. 

Southaven,  Ms. 

Messer,  Laura  E. 

Gautier,  Ms 

Mickens,  Delandra  D. 

Brooksville,  Ms. 

Miller,  Laura  E. 

Denharn  Springs.  La 

Miller,  Leanne  M. 

bogalusa.  Ms. 

Miller,  Whitney  R. 

Olive  branch,  Ms. 


Mills,  Chris 

Purvis,  Ms. 

Mills,  Diana  R. 

Waynesboro.  Ms. 

Millsap,  La'Toria  R. 

Ellisville,  Ms. 

Milton,  Lakendria  K. 

Mogee,  Ms. 

Mingo,  Linsey  A. 

Meridian.  Ms 

Mitchell,  Cashenna  L. 

Vance,  Ms. 


David   McRaney   is  a  senior  journalism   major 
from  Sumrall,  Miss.   Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


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DISTINGUISHED 

PROFESSOR 


Mitchell,  Leann  K. 

Petal,  Ms. 

Moffett,  Tyesha  S. 

Heildelberg,  Ms. 

Moiren,  Megan  N. 

Mobile.  M 

Mo|zis,  Allison  K. 

Rtngwood.  Nj 

Montanous,  Knight 

Shelby.  Ms. 

Montgomery,  Barnngton  K. 

Mobile.  M 

Montgomery,  Sheree  C. 

Mobile.  Al 

Moore,  Chalisa  G. 

Indianola.  Ms 

Moore,  Laura  Beth 

Madison.  Ms. 

Moore,  Luci  E. 

Hamesburg.  Ms. 

Moore,  Madison  L. 

Ft.  Worth.  Tx 

Moore,  Monica  R. 

Hamesburg,  Ms. 

Moore,  Ta-Taneka  N. 
Gulfpon.  Ms 
Moreno,  Veronica  J. 

Meridian.  Ms 
Morgan,  Keri 
Hamesburg,  Ms 

Morgan,  Stacy  L. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

Morgan,  Suzi  E. 

Madison.  Ms 
Morns,  Rheo 
Cayon.  St.  Kitts 


Dr.  Sabine  Heinhorst,  an  accomplished  research  scientist  and 
chemistry  professor,  was  chosen  as  the  seventh  Bennett  Distinguished 
Professor  in  the  Sciences.  She  has  been  a  faculty  member  at  The 
University  of  Southern  Mississippi  since  1987  and  will  hold  the  title 
from  2005  to  2007. 

Dr.  Rex  Gandy  said,  "The  Bennett  Distinguished  Professorship  is 
one  of  the  highest  honors  that  Southern  Miss  can  bestow  on  one  of  the 
faculty.  Dr.  Heinhorst  has  excelled  at  teaching,  research  and  service 
and  is  richly  deserving  of  this  award.  She  continues  a  long  line  of 
outstanding  scientists  and  teachers  who  have  won  this  award." 

The  Bennett  Distinguished  Professor  in  the  Sciences  is  selected 
from  faculty  members  in  the  college  of  Science  and  Technology  by  the 
dean,  and  it  is  based  on  the  recommendation  of  a  selection  committee, 
usually  composed  of  former  Bennett  Professors. 

The  Bennett  Professorship  comes  with  an  endowment  of  $28,000 
over  two  years  to  support  research,  travel  and  equipment.  The  Bennett 
Professor's  name  is  also  inscribed  on  a  plaque,  which  is  displayed  in  the 
lobby  of  the  Chain  Technology  Building. 

Heinhorst  said,  "The  Bennett  Professorship  funding  does  not  come 
with  any  restictions  and  will  allow  me  to  expand  mv  current  research 
by  following  exciting  new  directions.   1  am  very  grateful  to  the  family 
of  T.W.  "Buddy"  Bennett  for  providing  these  opportunities." 
Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 


MCSPARRIN  -  MORRIS 


299 


Mosley,  Stephanie  D. 

Greenville,  Ms. 

Moss,  Alex  L. 

Columbus,  Ms. 

Muccino,  Frederick  N. 

Atlanta,  Go 

Murphy,  Mary  B. 

Starkville,  Ms 

Murphy,  Merri  C. 

Meridian,  Ms 

Mutual,  Kelly  T. 

Daphne,  Al 

Myers,  James  M. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Nabors,  Cassie 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Nail,  Andy 

Centerville,  Ms. 

Napier,  Stephanie  A. 

Mondeville,  La 

Nations,  Daniel  K. 

Pflugerville,  Tx 

Neece,  Derek  T. 

Mobile,  Al 


Nehlig,  Anne  E. 

New  Orleans,  La 

Nelson,  Chentell 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Nelson,  Jenesa  B. 

Shubuta,  Ms. 

Nettles,  Christina  M. 

Moss  Point.  Ms. 

Neu,  Andrea  M. 

Corinth,  Ms. 

Newman,  Amanda  W. 

Madison,  Ms. 


Newman,  Ashley  E. 

Hazelhurst,  Ms. 

Newman,  Chelsea  D. 

Pascagoula,  Ms. 

Newton,  Rachel  V. 

Wiggins,  Ms. 

Nguyen,  Hong  T. 

Madison,  Ms. 

Nguyen,  Sofia  T. 

Gulfbort,  Ms. 

Nicholson,  Ashley  D. 

Newton,  Ms 


Nicholson,  Sara  F. 

Brandon,  Ms. 

Nick,  Melissa  R. 

Metaine,  La 

Nix,  Samantha  K. 

Clinton,  Ms. 

Nunnally,  Tasyana  E. 

Holly  Springs,  Ms. 

Odie,  Chadrick  A. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Odom,  Neva  B. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Outlaw,  Kierra  A. 

Starkville,  Ms. 

Owens,  Terria  L. 

Taylorsville,  Ms. 

Pace,  Holly  L. 

Magee,  Ms. 

Pace,  Jessica  L. 

Cleveland,  Ms. 

Pace,  Thomas  M. 

Hatt/esburg.  Ms. 

Pair,  Dylan 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 

Palmer,  Maryclare 

Metairie,  La 

Panther,  Scott 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Parker,  Erica  E. 

Pascagoula,  Ms. 

Parker,  Erin  E. 

Biloxi,  Ms. 

Parks,  Beverly  S. 

Quitman,  Ms. 

Parks,  Essilyn  C. 

Greenville,  Ms 


Patel,  Dipali  N. 

Wiggins,  Ms. 

Patterson,  Brittany 

dlackson,  Ms. 
ordon  M. 

Houston,  Tx 

Patterson,  Jennifer  L. 

Slidell,  La 

Patton,  Daphne  L. 

Bolton,  Ms. 

Payne,  Janet 

Hoover, Al 


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PEOPLE 


Peoples,  Leandria  C. 

Aberdeen.  Ms. 

Perez,  Andes 
Bogota,  Columbia 
Perryman,  Alford 
Fayette,  Ms. 

Perryman,  Vorice  R. 
Fayette,  Ms 

Petcher,  Jennifer  R. 

Cirlonelle.  Al 

Philabaum,  Geoffrey 

Brookhaven,  Ms 

Phillippi,  Lindsay  E. 
Baton  Rouge.  Lo 
Phillips,  Eric  B. 

Birmingham,  Al 

Phillips,  Jonathan  D. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Pickens,  Tremayne  E. 

Tupelo,  Ms 

Piddington,  Kathryn  L. 

Fayetteville.  Ga 

Pigott,  Gwendolyn  Y. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 


DRAWING 

r  HUMOR 


campus  entertained  by  carto 

Kyle  Hilton  has  a  title  many  would  consider  odd  for  a  student.  He 
;  a  cartoonist.  Hilton  is  a  dedicated  member  of  "The  Strident  Printz,"  and 
hows  his  talent  for  drawing  in  every  issue  by  creating  original  comics. 

"I  have  always  drawn  a  lot  and  really  enjoyed  it,"  Hilton  said.  "1 
tarted  early  in  life  but  started  really  focusing  on  portraits  and  people 
i  high  school." 

Before  getting  the  job  of  cartoonist  at  "The  Student  Print:,"  Hilton 
aid  he  became  interested  in  classic  comics  and  began  researching 
le  lives  of  famous  cartoonists.  After  signing  up  for  a  mailing  list  on 
te  journalism  Web  page  for  Southern  Miss,  he  received  notice  that  a 
osition  was  emptv,  and  he  put  in  his  application. 

"I  don't  think  the  paper  would  be  much  different  without  my 
)mics,  but  I  think  they  help  add  some  lightheartedness  to  the 
imetimes  negative  news  "The  Student  Printz"  publishes,"  Hilton  said. 

"The  part  I  really  enjoy  is  when  I  get  to  see  people  enjoving  my 
ork.  1  love  to  get  feedback  from  readers.  Mv  job  at  the  paper  has 


Kyle  Hilton  draws  his  latest  cartoon  for  the  "Student  Printz." 
Photo  by  Robin  Bolton 

given  me  a  small  role  on  campus  and  makes  me  take  in  the  minute 
aspects  of  what  it  is  like  to  be  in  college,"  he  said. 

Hilton  said  that  he  feels  the  paper  has  given  him  a  small  voice  or 
influential  outlet  on  campus.  Even  though  it  is  his  first  semester  as  a 
cartoonist  for  "The  Student  Printz,"  he  has  already  established  himself 
in  the  job.  He  said  that  would  like  to  remain  involved  in  the  paper 
through  his  comics  and  plans  to  factor  his  affinity  for  cartooning  into 
his  occupational  goal.  He  wishes  to  be  an  elementary  school  teacher. 
He  is  also  illustrating  a  children's  book  and  wishes  to  someday 
illustrate  his  own  children's  books. 

Kyle   Hilton   has    lent    his    artistic   abilities   to    Southern   Miss 
through  his  participation  on  the  newspaper  staff,  and  he  is  sure  to  be 
remembered  as  a  very  influential  member  of  the  student  body. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills. 


MOSLEY  -  PIGOTT 


301 


Pigott,  Tiffany  S. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Pitalo,  Courtney  J. 

Bay  StLouis,  Ms. 

Pittman,  Hannah  J. 

Mobile.  At 

Pittman,  Omari 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Pittman,  Shelton 

Laurel,  Ms. 

Pitts,  Brady 

Picayune,  Ms. 

Pitts,  Carmen  N. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms. 

Poelma,  Justin  E. 

Ocean  Springs.  Ms 

Polk,  Emily  I. 

Tylertown,  Ms. 

Pollard,  Kristal 

Heidelberg,  Ms. 

Ponder,  Breonna 

Laurel,  Ms. 

Powell,  Charlene  R. 

Biloxi,  Ms. 

Powers,  Christiana  R. 

Brooklyn.  Ms. 

Prater,  Bridget  P. 

Terrytown,  La 

Prestridge,  Heather  M. 

Pascagoula,  Ms 

Price,  Meredith  M. 

Gulfpon,  Ms. 
Price,  Vincent  R. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

Prine,  Kathleen  R. 

Lucedale.  Ms. 


Privett,  Kelley  B. 

Ridgeland,  Ms. 

Pruett,  Delaina  M. 

Irvington,  Ms. 

Puckett,  Melissa  K. 

Long  Beach.  Ms. 

Quave,  Deborah  C. 

Cautier,  Ms. 

Quick,  Monica  T. 

Florence.  Ms. 

Quinn,  Joshua  J. 

Jackson.  Ms. 


PAINTING  THE 

FUTURE 


; 


iaggett  presents  a  model  of  the  new  student  union  mural. 
Photo  from  Southern  Miss  Public  Relations. 


Friday,  Dec.  16,  2005  was  a  special  day  for  The  University  of 
Southern  Mississippi  as  professor  and  artist  Bill  Baggett  revealed  his 
latest  mural. 

The  mural,  which  is  named  "The  University's  Bounty,"  is  set  to 
hnag  above  the  main  foyer  in  the  new  student  union.  Professor  Bill 
Baggett  said  that  this  mural  has  been  a  long  time  coming.  Baggett 
went  on  to  say  that  the  concept  of  the  mural  is  related  to  higher 
education  as  he  uses  Southern  Miss  as  a  "poster  boy"  for  this  ideal, 
all  of  which  parallels  the  University's  motto  of  "Freeing  the  Power  of 
the  Individual." 

"It  deals  with  the  ideas  of  one  broadening  their  life  by  pursuing 
and  furthering  their  education."  Baggett  said. 

The  mural,  in  blue,  brown  and  golden  hue,  features  the  left  panel 
filled  with  a  group  of  excited  graduates,  a  stadium  of  enthusiastic  fans 
and  an  ecstatic  coach,  who  as  he  is  being  interviewed  by  a  reporter,  is 
also  preparing  to  accept  a  championship  trophy. 

The  mural's  second  panel  adds  to  the  first  one  by  featuring  two 
mesmerizing  glass  windows  that  are  outlined  in  white  and  which 


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PEOPLE 


Quinnelly,  Jennifer  M. 
Ruston,  La 

Raiford,  Karen  L. 

Tylertown,  Ms 

Ramsay,  Miranda  L. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms 

Ramsey,  Victoria  A. 

Hazlehursl,  Ms. 

Rand,  Kelly  M. 

Meadville.  Ms. 

Randle,  Monica  N. 

Chicago,  II 

Randle,  Steven  I. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Rankin,  Mirshonda  T. 

Fayette.  Ms 

Ratlif,  Jenifer  L. 

Natchez.  Ms 

Ratlif,  Jessica  L. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Rawlins,  Jamie  E. 

Long  Beach.  Ms 
Rawls,  Kimberly  N. 

Columbia.  Ms 

Ray,  Matthew  J. 

Neptune,  N] 

Rayford,  Rosalyn  R. 

Sandy  Hook,  Ms. 

Read,  Laura  K. 

Hatttesburg.  Ms 

Reed,  Arianne  S. 

McComb,  Ms 

Reed,  Kirby  L. 

Grenada,  Ms. 

Reese,  Sarah  C. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 

Renaud,  Dustm 
Biloxi,  Ms. 

Rhodes,  Landon  M 
Vancleave.  Ms 

Rich,  John  O. 

Bay  St. Louis.  Ms. 

Richardson,  Beth  C 

Vancleave.  Ms 

Richardson,  Lindsay 

Bay  St.Louis,  Ms 

Richmond,  Levance  C. 

Lake  Wales.  Fl 


■rve  to  separate  a  large  gathering  at  one  of  the  university's  numerous 
icial  events  in  front  of  the  Aubrey  K.  Lucas  Administration  building, 
udents  are  also  featured  using  computers  in  the  foreground  and 
udying  at  tables  as  others  catch  up  on  their  reading  at  the  library. 

The  last  panel  displays  a  background  of  an  intense  blue  skv  and 
nlit  students  hanging  onto  their  professor's  every  word,  while  their 
tures  as  doctors  and  scientists  are  revealed  to  the  viewer. 

Baggett  expects  it  to  take  six  months  to  paint  the  mural  and  he 
ans  to  continue  painting  on  it  after  the  Union  opens  regardless  of 
e  fact  that  people  will  be  watching  him  as  he  paints.  In  fact,  he  is 
>t  worried  about  it  and  said  people  don't  bother  him  as  he  "gets  into 
'.one  and  can  tune  it  out  and  focus." 

Baggett's  portfolio  also  includes  the  largest  mural  ever  painted  on 
unless  steel  featured  in  the  Hattiesburg  Public  Library,  a  work  that 
)k  him  three  years  to  complete.  Baggett's  work  can  also  be  found  a  1 1  he 
liversity  Medical  Center  in  Jackson,  Miss.  That  particular  work  was 
nstructed  in  his  studio  and  then  transported  to  the  Medical  Center  for 
itallation.  Another  murals  is  on  displav  at  Auburn  University  in  the 


Jule  Collins  Smith  Museum  of  Fine  Art.  The  U.S.  Information  Agencv 
has  sent  prints  of  Baggett's  work  to  countries  like  Hong  Kong,  South 
Africa,  Chile,  Israel,  Argentina,  Yugoslavia,  Mexico,  Thailand,  Sweden 
and  Iran  to  be  added  to  the  U.S.  Embassv  Collections. 

Baggett,  who  first  began  his  teaching  career  at  Southern  Miss  in 
1983,  currently  teaches  graphic  design  and  printmaking.  His  career 
began  at  Auburn  as  an  undergraduate  where  he  received  a  bachelors 
degree  in  visual  arts.  He  went  to  Nashville  to  get  into  the  industry 
where  he  worked  in  art  directing  and  publication  design.  However, 
after  becoming  dissatisfied  with  the  quality  of  work  that  he  was  seeing 
out  ot  new  graduates,  he  decided  to  go  back  to  teaching  at  Auburn 
while  working  on  his  masters  in  fine  art.  Once  he  completed  his 
graduate  degree,  he  taught  at  The  University  of  Mississippi  for  three 
years  before  moving  back  to  Auburn  to  get  his  tenure.  Finally  Baggettt 
received  a  position  at  Southern  Miss  as  chair  of  the  art  department 
and  later  as  interim  dean  of  the  college  for  a  year.  1  lowever,  to  devote 
more  time  to  his  artwork,  Baggett  went  back  to  the  classroom  to 
resume  his  love  of  art  and  teaching.    Story  by  Joseph  Ezell. 


PIGOTT- RICHMOND 


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Ricketson,  Audrea 

Florence,  Ms. 

Rieux,  Sharmaine  C. 

Waveland,  Ms. 

Roberts,  Mandy  M. 

McComb.  Ms. 

Robichaux,  Ashley  E. 

Columbia,  Ms 

Robinson,  Aaron  C. 

Picayune,  Ms 

Robinson,  Channing  M. 

Wiggins,  Ms. 

Robinson,  Channing  M. 

Wiggins,  Ms 

Robinson,  Kateecha  L. 

Gulfbon,  Ms. 

Robinson,  K.yra  L. 

tlayminette.  Al 

Robinson,  Lashonya  R. 

Liberty,  Ms. 

Robinson,  Shantae 

Byhalia,  Ms. 

Roby,  Alicia  D. 

Goodman,  Ms. 


SERVING 

SOUTHERN 


immunity 


, 


Lake ba  Jackson,  the  current  Luckyday  Scholars  president,  and  is  heavily  involved 
community  service.  Photo  by  Toni  Bynurn 


Lakeba  Jackson,  a  senior  biological  sciences  major  on  the  pre- 
dental  track,  president  of  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi's 
Luckyday  Scholars,  member  of  I.M.A.G.E  and  a  2004  Southern  Style 
member,  is  a  wonderful  example  of  a  servant  leader  on  campus. 

"Personally,  the  Luckyday  Program  has  helped  me  to  shape  and 
define  my  character;  it  helps  keep  me  balanced  and  realize  that  even 
when  things  are  at  their  busiest  it  is  important  to  take  time  out  to  help 
others,"  Jackson  said. 

Jackson  exemplifies  the  targeted  outcome  of  the  Luckyday 
program.  She  explained  how  it  is  easy  to  become  so  wrapped  up  in 
one's  self,  while  in  college  and  striving  so  hard  to  succeed  whether 
academically,  socially  or  otherwise. 

"The  program  is  important  because  it  allows  scholars  to  connect 
to  other  students  as  well  as  to  their  Luckyday  community,"  Jackson 


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In  addition  to  the  chance  to  meet  co-scholars  and  other  studer 
Jackson  also  said  that  the  program  serves  as  a  great  transit] 
between  a  student's  education  here  and  their  post  gradu, 
experiences.  Jackson  said  that  she  could  sum  the  entire  program 
into  the  word  "opportunities." 

"More  so  than  just  as  a  financial  aid  package  that  allows  so 
students  to  attend  here  at  all,  the  program  allows  students  to 
shaped  by  their  service  learning  commitments,"  Jackson  said. 

She  added  that  even  the  living  arrangements  are  conduc 
to   association  with  other   student   leaders   and   this   furthers 
development  of  new  scholars'  leadership  qualities. 

Lakeba  Jackson  is  a  true  student  servant  leader  who  achie^ 
such  stature  through  a  program  that  acts  to  help  a  different  group  if 
students  tap  into  their  leadership  potential  every  year.  Jackson  l|s  I 


: 


said.    "The  biggest  benefit  a  student  can  get  out  of  the  program  is      been  greatly  influenced  by  the  program,  and  through  her  two  yjri 
knowledge  of  the  needs  of  others."  presidency  has  greatly  influenced  the  program  and  those  studejs 

This  is  Jackson's  second  year  as  executive  team  president  and      rising  through  its  ranks.  Story  by  Chris  Mills. 
she  has  nothing  but  praise  for  the  scholars  involved  in  the  Luckyday 
program  that  she  has  worked  with  over  the  past  two  years. 

"This  is  a  group  of  leaders  who  are  able  to  extend  their  leadership 
beyond  solely  their  four  years  here,"  Jackson  said. 


304         PEOPLE 


Rodgers,  Nicole  I. 

Brunswick,  Me 

Rogers,  Naomi  D. 

Brandon,  Ms 

Rose,  Lauren  E. 

Mobile,  Al 

Rosebur,  Jennifer 

Clarksdale,  Ms. 

Ross,  Toylasa  S. 

Canton.  Ms 

Rossomando,  Deborah 

Leetown,  Ms 

Rowe,  Corey  J 

Petal.  Ms 

Rudzki,  Kate  A. 

Birmingham.  Al 

Ruffin,  Lakeisha  S. 

Meridian,  Ms. 

Rush,  Ryan  U. 

Tupelo,  Ms 

Russell,  Lane  C. 

Pearl,  Ms. 

Sanders,  Amber  J. 

Columbus.  Ms 

Sanders,  Ashley  M. 

Jackson,  Ms 

Sanders,  Deon 

Mound  Boyou.  Ms 

Sanders,  Jeanie  M. 

Pass  Christian,  Ms 
Sanders,  Mary  J. 
Jackson.  Ms 

Sandifer,  O'Sha  M. 

McComb.  Ms 

Sanford,  Crissy  L. 
Petal.  Ms. 

Sartln,  Desiree  S. 

Silver  Creek,  Ms 

Sarton,  David  M. 

Ridgeland.  Ms. 

Satcher,  Shayna  L. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms. 

Saucier,  Jarod 

Columbia.  Ms 

Saucier,  Kris 
Biloxi.  Ms. 
Saucier,  Tyra 

Taylorsville.  Ms 

Sayger,  Toni  L. 

Hernando.  Ms. 

Scanlan,  Elizabeth  A. 

Mobile.  Al 

Schlesmger,  Sara  R. 

Pensacola,  Fl 

Scott,  Pamela  K. 

Yazoo  City,  Ms. 

Scott,  Rodnick 

Jackson.  Ms 

Scretchmg,  Crystal  N. 
Bay  St.Louis.  Ms 

Scrodins,  Kimberly 

Tylertown,  Ms 

Seibert,  Brittany  L. 

New  Orleans.  La 

Selmon,  Jysyna  D. 

Natchez.  Ms. 

Seyfarth,  Candace  D. 

Florence.  Ms. 

Shackleford,  Jessica  P, 

Senatobia,  Ms. 

Sharp,  Thomas 

Port  Orchard.  Wa 


Sheets,  Megan  R. 

Long  Beach.  Ms. 

Sherita,  Paige  L. 

Pass  Christ/an.  Ms 

Shields,  Antwynette  B. 

Columbus.  Ms. 

Simpson,  Benjamin  J. 

81/0x1,  Ms 

Simpson,  Eris  P. 

Pickens.  Ms 

Simpson,  Pacina  K. 

Yazoo,  Ms. 

Simpson,  Shannon  L 
State/ine,  Ms 
Sims,  Dylan  T. 
Brandon.  Ms 

Sims,  Frances  J. 

McComb.  Ms. 

Sims,  Cail  O. 

Meridian.  Ms. 

Sims,  Priscilla  F. 

Laurel.  Ms. 

Singleton,  Rogdnc 
Jackson,  Ms 


RICKETSON  -  SINGLETON 


$05 


Skrmetti,  Tiffany  R. 

Biloxi.  Ms. 

Slawson,  Polly  J. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Smajd,  Samantha 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 

Smith,  Anna  J. 

Madison,  Ms 

Smith,  Austin  A. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Smith,  Chelsey  J. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Smith,  Christie  M. 

MacOn.  Ms 

Smith,  Courtney  D. 

Louisville.  Ms 

Smith,  Crystal  N. 

Memphis,  Tn 

Smith,  Dana  L. 

Gulfpon,  Ms 

Smith,  David  A. 

Picayune,  Ms. 

Smith,  Deante  M. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Smith,  Deshavion  L. 

Greenville,  Ms 

Smith,  Diana 

Jackson,  Ms 

Smith,  Edrick 

Magee,  Ms, 

Smith,  Jamaya 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Smith,  Jazmyn  O. 

Greenville.  Ms. 

Smith,  Jenniffer  A. 

Gulfpon,  Ms. 


306         PEOPLE 


RESEARCH 

HONORED 

s  xi  awards  research  gromt 

Mary  Jia  Guo  is  spectacular  in  many  different  ways.  She 
graduated  from  high  school  in  three  years  and  applied  for  early 
admission  to  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 

She  is  now  a  sophomore,  and  she  has  received  quite  another 
amazing  honor.  She  has  become  one  of  the  few  people  around  the 
world  to  be  awarded  a  research  grant  from  Sigma  Xi.  Sigma  Xi  is  an 
international  honorary  scientific  research  society. 

The  $300  research  grant  she  received  will  help  her  in  her  continual 
study  on  the  diagnosis  of  various  cancers.  The  results  of  her  study 
could  eventually  become  vital  to  increasing  the  survival  rate  of  cancer 
patients  across  the  United  States. 

Committee  members  claim  that  Sigma  Xi's  research  program 
awards  $1,000  annually  to  students  and  is  a  very  competitive  process. 
Usually,  only  about  20  percent  of  applicants  receive  funding.  Guo 
has  made  excellent  steps  toward  her  future  in  science,  and  she  can  be 
seen  as  an  example  for  younger  science  students. 
Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


Mary  Jia  Guo  is  currently  a 
sophomore  at  Southern  Miss. 
Photo  from  Southern  Miss  Public 
Relations 


ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

REWARDED 


young  banker  award  presented 

The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  student  Laura  Read, 
a  senior  from  Hattiesburg,  was  named  the  2005  recipient  of  the 
Mississippi  Young  Bankers  Leadership  Scholarship  award.  Each  year, 
the  Mississippi  Bankers  Association  awards  a  plaque  and  a  $1,000 
scholarship  to  a  Mississippi  college  student  majoring  in  business  and 
finance.  Read  was  nominated  by  finance  professor  James  Lindley. 

Read  said,  "I'm  grateful  for  Mississippi  Young  Bankers  for 
choosing  me  for  this  award.  It's  an  honor  to  be  recognized  and  to 
bring  that  recognition  back  to  Southern  Miss." 

Read  is  a  member  of  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  and  Phi  Kappa  Phi 
Honor  Societies,  as  well  as  a  Financial  Services  scholar.  She  has  also 
been  named  a  Forrest  General  Hospital  Scholar  Athlete. 

Her  future  plans  include  completing  her  bachelor's  degree  in 
2006  and  pursuing  her  master's  degree  in  finance.  Her  future  career 
plans  include  going  into  some  area  of  forensic  accounting  or  starting 
her  own  business.  Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


MYB  Scholarship  Chairman  Russell  Fava  presents  Laura  Read  with  the  MYB 
Leadership  Scholarship  Plaque.   Photo  from  Southern  Miss  Public  Relations 


Smith,  Joshua  T. 

McHenry,  Ms 
Smith,  Justin  R. 
Picayune.  Ms. 
Smith,  Kandy  S. 
Ellisville.  Ms 

Smith,  Karm  L. 

Ocean  Springs.  Ms 

Smith,  Katherine  A. 

Mobile.  M 

Smith,  Kimberly 

Magee.  Ms 


Smith,  Kimyattia  L. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

Smith,  Laura  L. 

Natchez.  Ms 

Smith,  Lauren  E. 

Brookhaven.  Ms 

Smith.  Megan  L. 

Leakesville.  Ms. 

Smith,  Monesca  R. 

Brookhaven.  Ms. 

Smith,  Samantha  N. 

Meridian.  Ms 


Smith,  Steven  C. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Smith,  Tern  T. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms 
Smith,  Tockcey 
Natchez.  Ms. 

Smith   III,  Tracy  H. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Smith,  Veronica  R. 

iorman.  Ms 

Somers,  Austin  D. 

Wiggins.  Ms. 


SkRMETTl-  SOMERS 


Sommers,  Chad  M. 

Kenner,  La 

Spann,  Crystal  L. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Spann,  Lindsay 

Brandon,  Ms. 

Speights,  Sharmeka  M. 

HaWesburg,  Ms. 

Spencer,  Leslie  K. 

Covington,  La 

Sprague,  Kelly  A. 

Johnson  City,  Tn 


TAKING 
iffi  S  TAGE 

student  stars  in  hit  play 


Mason  Criswell  performs  his  title  role  in  "Scapin." 
Photo  by  Tom  Bynum 


"Acting  is  a  shy  man's  revenge."  Commenting  on  his  own  shyness, 
sophomore  theatre  major  Mason  Criswell  quotes  Tom  Hanks  with 
a  smile.  However,  those  who  know  Criswell  as  the  title  character 
in  this  fall's  hit  comedy  "Scapin"  may  find  it  hard  to  think  of  him  as 
introverted.  In  the  show,  he  played  Scapin,  a  mischievous  servant  with 
too-large  pants  and  a  very  stylized  pattern  of  speech  and  movement. 

Though  many  will  remember  Criswell  for  this  particular 
performance,  he  is  certainly  no  stranger  to  the  stage.  His  career 
actually  began  during  his  freshman  year  in  high  school.  Before  arriving 
at  Southern  Miss,  he  attended  the  Tennessee  Governor's  School  for 
the  Arts,  where  he  developed  a  background  in  technical  theatre. 

"I  wanted  to  be  in  movies,"  Criswell  said.  "Like  Jim  Carrey." 

However,  once  at  Southern  Miss,  he  found  himself  performing  in 
"Much  Ado  About  Nothing"  and  "Shakespeare  Alive"  -  "a  very  combat- 
intensive  show,"  Criswell  said.  The  same  kind  of  physicality  that 
applies  to  the  stage  combat  in  "Shakespeare  Alive"  also  applied  to  the 
way  the  characters  in  "Scapin"  move. 

"'Scapin'  was  very  different  from  other  shows  I've  done.  It  was 
very  physical  and  movement-intensive,"  Criswell  said. 

Criswell  described  the  process  he  used  in  order  to  develop  his 
character.  First,  he  thought  about  the  relationships  that  his  character 
had  with  other  characters,  which  dictated  how  he  acted  around  them. 
Next,  he  considered  Scapin's  goals;  focusing  on  what  he  wanted  to 
accomplish  gave  his  character  a  sense  of  determination  and  a  purpose. 

"I  also  try  to  think  about  how  I,  personally,  would  react  to  a  situation, 
and  then  I  think  about  how  Scapin  would  react,"  Criswell  said. 

After  establishing  how  Scapin  functioned,  he  then  decided  how 
the  character  would  move  -  an  important  factor,  since  the  audience 


can  interpret  a  character's  personality  through  movement  even  befc 
the  dialogue  begins.  All  of  this  helped  to  create  the  physical  bei 
that  was  Scapin. 

However,  Criswell  does  not  hesitate  to  credit  his  fellow  c< 
members.  Since  they  connected  as  a  cast  and  that  allowed  them 
play  off  of  each  other's  work,  thereby  taking  the  show  to  a  new  lev 
He  comments  on  the  cast's  intimacy,  stating  that  they  felt  much  li 
a  family. 

The  cast's  level  of  closeness  did  not  go  unnoticed  by  the  Americ 
College  Theatre  Festival,  which  praised  the  play  highly.  The  "Scapin"  c; 
will  perform  again,  this  time  for  judges  in  Jacksonville,  Fla.  Crisw 
himself  earned  an  Irene  Ryan  Award  nomination  for  his  performanc 

Though  "Scapin"  still  remains  a  part  of  Criswell's  future,  he  Y 
begun  to  focus  on  other  projects  and  performances.  However,  he 
not  certain  what  his  next  project  will  be: 

"I  won't  know  until  this  week,"  he  said,  referring  to  the  auditio 
for  the  spring  semester,  which  include  the  shows  "Enemy  of  i 
People,"  "Fefu  and  Her  Friends"  and  a  compilation  of  Shakespeari 
scenes  entitled  "Will  Power." 

Criswell  said  that  he  would  like  to  try  his  hand  at  directing,  t 
he  also  affirms  his  love  for  performing. 

"Acting  gives  me  a  chance  to  forget  the  stresses  of  life  and  becoi 
someone  else,"  he  said. 

His  performance  also  helps  the  audience  members  forget  th 
own  stresses  and  simply  enjoy  themselves  for  a  while.  By  "taki 
his  revenge,"  Criswell  does  a  service  to  the  community  simply 
contributing  his  art.  Story  by  Ashley  Hoppe. 


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PEOPLE 


Springer,  Monjineh  T. 

Canton.  Ms. 

Stallworth,  Betty  R. 

Gamier,  Ms. 

Starks,  Ciera  C. 

Culfpon.  Ms 
Stedman,  Tiffany  M. 

Leakesville,  Ms. 

Steelman,  Harold  H. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

Stennis,  Shayla  D. 

Columbus.  Ms. 


Stephens,  Tanisha  N. 

McComb,  Ms. 

Stevens,  Mahogany  M. 

Tupelo.  Ms 

Stevison,  Merissa  D. 

Long  Beach.  Ms. 

Stewart,  Bridget  E. 

Natchez.  Ms. 

Stewart,  Yolanda  D. 

Jackson.  Ms. 
Stovall,  Jennifer 
Kokomo,  Ms. 

Strahan,  Brandy  L. 

Lafayette.  La 

Street,  Miranda  K. 

Madison,  Ms 

Stucke,  Shannon  C. 

New  Orleans,  La 

Sullivan,  Kyle  B. 

Sugar  Land,  Tx 

Sumrall,  Ashley  N. 

Clinton,  Ms. 

Sumrall,  Brandon  J. 

Beaumont,  Ms. 


Sutton,  Josh 

Hatvesburs.  Ms 

Swann,  Brad 

Clinton.  Ms 
Tanner,  Brian  K. 

Hurley.  Ms 

Tapper,  Jenna  M. 

81/0x1,  Ms 

Tart,  Samual  A. 

Bay  St.Louis,  Ms. 
Taylor,  Krystal  L. 
Terry,  Mis. 

Taylor,  Lazarus  J. 

Jackson.  Ms. 
Taylor,  Matt  R. 

Gulfport.  Ms 

Tenney,  Charles 

Cabot.  Ar 

Thigpen,  Austin  C. 

Hurley.  Ms. 

Thomas,  Davin  D. 

Canton.  Ms 

Thomas,  Henry  A. 

New  Orleans.  La 


Thomas,  Jermaine 

Fort  Pierce.  Fl 

Thomas,  Kaprice  A. 

Hattiesburg.  Ms. 

Thomas,  Quienesha  Q. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Thomas,  Taneka  C. 

Laurel,  Ms 

Thomas,  Tracy 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Thomas,  Tracy  R. 

Pass  Christian,  Ms. 

Thompson,  Ashley  C. 

Inverness.  Ms. 

Thompson,  His-Lmg-Shi 
Brookhaven.  Ms. 

Thompson,  Jayme  C. 

Collins,  Ms. 

Thompson,  Jessica  A. 


Jackson.  Ms. 

Tr 


Thompson,  Rachel  D. 

Biloxi,  Ms. 

Thompson,  Vanessa  R. 

Jackson,  Ms. 

Thompson,  William 
Madison,  Ms 

Thornton,  Anita 

Magee,  Ms. 

Thorton,  SommerJ. 

Waynesboro.  Ms. 

Thurman,  Jonathan  D. 

Mendenhall.  Ms 

Thurman,  Leroy  T 

Madison.  Ms. 

Thurman,  Rod  K. 

Goodman.  Ms. 


SOMMERS  -  THURMAX 


MW 


Thurman,  Sara  E 

Brookhaven,  Ms 

Tilley,  Carrie  E 

Lucedale,  Ms 

Tillmon,  Takesha 

Grenada.  Ms 

Torjusen,  Ashley  J 

Goutier.  Ms 

Townsend,  Carla  F. 

Independence.  Ms 

Townsend,  Davis  W 

Hottiesburg,  Ms 

Triplett,  Nicole 

Louisville.  Ms 

Trotter,  Nicholas  R 

Meridian.  Ms 

Turner,  David  E. 

West,  Ms 
Turner,  Krista  L. 

Rrookhaven.  Ms. 

Turner,  Luke  M. 

Gulf  Shores.  Al 

Turner,  Natalie  D. 

Bojue  Chitto.  Ms. 


Underwood,  Rachel  M. 

Clinton,  Ms 

Upton,  Amanda 

Jefferson  Co.,  Ms. 

Vaughn,  Erin  C. 

Clarksdale.  Ms. 

Veal,  Latoya  S. 

Centreville.  Ms 

Verrette,  Ashleey  L. 

Destrehan,  La 

Viehweg,  Trey 

Hottiesburg,  Ms 

Villaltta,  Patricia  C. 

D'lberville,  Ms. 

Wadsworth,  Amber  L. 

Hottiesburg,  Ms. 

Wagner,  Brittany  Y. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Wagner,  Josh 

New  Orleans.  La 

Wainwright,  Lauren  A. 

Bi/oxi.  Ms. 

Wakeland,  Barbara  H, 

Brandon.  Ms 


Waldrep,  Samantha 

Trussville,  Al 

Waldrop,  Lance 

Brookhaven,  Ms. 

Waldrup,  Karen  C. 

Mandeville.  La 

Walker,  Ashley 

Soutlihaven.  Ms 

Walker,  Chris 

Brandon,  Ms 

Walker,  David 

Birmingham.  Al 

Walker,  Haley  N. 

Hawesburg,  Ms 

Walker,  Jeremy  W. 

Long  Beach,  Ms. 

Walker,  Joan  B. 

Hottiesburg,  Ms 

Walker,  Kristal 

Jackson,  Ms 

Walker,  Shardae  D. 

West  Point,  Ms. 

Walker,  Shaun  M. 

Metaine,  La 


Wallace,  Jr.,  Jeffery  P. 

Hottiesburg,  Ms 

Wallace,  Raven  W. 

Hottiesburg,  Ms. 

Walters,  Brittany  Lane 

Pensacola.  Fl 

Walters,  Hilliary  L. 

Ellisville.  Ms. 

Walters,  Kathryn  E. 

Laurel.  Ms. 

Walters,  Lori  E. 

Crystal  Springs.  Ms. 

Walton,  Adrienne 

Holly  Springs.  Ms 

Wambari,  Bernice  W. 

Jackson,  Ms 

Ward,  Brena  C. 

Pearl,  Ms 

Ward.Jenell  M. 

Pearl.  Ms 
Ward,  Joshua 

Clinton.  Ms. 

Ward,  Marvin  L. 

Richton,  Ms. 


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INFLUENCING 

OTHERS 

encouraging  successful  lifestyles 


Valerie  Hayes,  the  assistant  hall  director 
for  Bolton  Hall.  Photo  by  Eric  Wngley 

In  addition  to  her  drive  for  academic  success,  Valerie  Hayes,  an  "Valerie  has  defined  what  friendship  reallv  is  tome,"  Carolvn  said  "1 

xceptional  Southern  Miss  senior  speech  communication  major,  acts  just  want  to  be  around  her  because  it  is  always  a  positive  experience." 
s  a  role  model  to  both  her  peers  and  younger  students.  Carolyn  explained  that  Valerie  is  a  silent  leader  who  forms  "deep, 

Valerie  is  active  in  many  on  campus  organizations  such  as  the  profound  relationships  with  other  people,"  and  that  whatever  Valerie 

ipeech    Communication    Association,    For    Students    by    Students  strives  to  do  is  done  to  the  best  of  her  ability. 

ampus  ministry  and  intramural  basketball.  She  is  also  a  Luckyday  In  the  future,  Valerie  plans  to  attend  graduate  school,  and  her  top 

icholar  and  the  assistant  hall  director  for  Bolton  Hall.  Through  all  of  choice  is  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi.  She  would  like  to 

hese  on  campus  social  outlets,  Valerie  said  that  she  has  been  able  to  applv  for  a  graduate  hall  director  position.  Valerie  added  that  her  goal 

ibtain  her  goal  of  helping  people.  is  to  work  toward  a  degree  but  to  also  maintain  the  friendships  she 

"1  want  to  make  a  difference  in  as  many  lives  as  I  can,"  Valerie  said.  has  formed  up  to  this  point. 

Her  involvement  in  the  Residence  Hall  Association  is  what  Valerie  Valerie  said  the  advice  she  would  give  to  incoming  students, 

ites  as  her  most  influential  role  on  campus,  and  she  said  that  through  or  those  who  are  just  trying  to  get  motivated  for  another  year  at 

his  involvement  she  has  been  able  to  help  freshmen  not  miss  out  on  Southern  Miss,  would  be  to  never  be  timid  and  always  take  the  first 

pportunities.  She  has  also  been  able  to  develop  a  sense  of  what  is  step.  According  to  Valerie,  this  is  often  the  hardest  step.  She  added 

nportant  to  succeed  at  Southern  Miss.  that  many  students  benefit  from  making  friends  who  are  not  afraid 

"Be  very  open  minded,  and  don't  expect  the  things  that  worked  to  hold  them  accountable  for  their  actions.  Valerie  also  said  that  in 

i  high  school  to  work  here,"  Valerie  said,  "Become  involved  in  the  addition  to  all  of  this  advice,  faith  plaved  a  large  part  in  her  life  and 

chool  and  never  forget  the  importance  of  God  in  life."  success  on  campus. 

This  advice  Valerie  gives  to  students  whether  thev  are  new  or  "If  you  are  going  to  prav  don't  worry,  if  you  are  going  to  worrv 

^turning  students  is  one  aspect  of  her  leadership  quality.  Valerie  said  don't  pray,"  she  said. 

h.at  she  demonstrates  the  importance  of  this  advice  with  leading  by  Her    strong    religious    convictions    and    consistent    pursuit    of 

xample  and  trying  to  never  be  judgmental.  academic  and  social  advancement  are  the  two  primary  traits  that 

Carolyn  Brooks,  who  is  also  a  speech  communication  major  and  make  Valerie  Hayes  an  exceptional  student  and  silent  leader  who 

close  friend  of  Valerie  said  that  although  Valerie  was  in  many  cases  positively  influences  everyone  she  meets.   Story  by  Chris  Mills. 
wolved  in  areas  that  did  not  yield  public  appreciation,  she  deserved 
i  be  recognized  for  her  accomplishments  and  the  impact  she  has 
lade  in  the  lives  of  countless  Southern  Miss  students. 

Ward,  Woodrow  A. 

Mobile.  Al 

Ward,  Wren  E. 

Little  Rock.  Ar 

Warden,  Makeshia  D. 

lackson.  Ms. 

Warren,  Chenese  R. 

Greenville,  Ms. 
Warren,  Krysten 
Clinton.  Ms. 

Warren,  Tammie  N. 

Laurel.  Ms 

Warshauer,  Bradley 

Picayune.  Ms. 

Waters,  Kristen  E. 

Ocean  Springs.  Ms. 

Watts,  Robert  D. 

Hatvesburg.  Ms 

Weathersby,  Robert  C. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Weatherspoon,  Michele  L. 
G/oster,  Ms. 

Webb.  Brandon  J. 

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PLAYING 


CHASE 


Groups  and  organizations  at  Southern  Miss  are  primarily 
developed  based  on  a  common  interest  shared  between  the  members. 
This  is  definitely  the  case  of  the  capture  the  flag  group  on  campus. 
They  meet  every  Thursday  between  the  campus  libraries  to  participate 
in  a  game  they  all  enjoy. 

Capture  the  flag  is  a  classic  game  in  which  players  attempt  to  take 
control  of  the  opposing  team's  flag.  The  Southern  Miss  group  began 
playing  the  game  on  campus  in  2001  and  continues  to  have  weekly 
meetings  in  which  many  regulars  participate.  However,  all  students 
are  invited  to  participate  in  games. 

"It  is  one  of  the  few  times  vou  really  get  to  experience  fear,  in  a 
relatively  safe  way,"  Erik  Johnson,  a  teaching  assistant  and  current 
head  of  the  group,  said. 

The  excitement  of  the  game  is  one  aspect  that  all  members  said 
was  the  most  enjoyable  and  the  biggest  reason  many  of  the  members 
return  every  week.  Adam  Bond,  another  member  of  the  group, 
explained  that  the  most  amazing  part  of  the  game  was  the  way  in 
which  it  made  players  look  at  the  campus  in  a  different  way. 

Bond  said,  "Instead  of  seeing  bushes  and  trees,  players  see  cover." 

Eric  Wrigley,  a  computer  science  and  mass  communication  major 
said,  "Most  people  play  because  one  of  their  friends  asked  them  to  try 


The  capture  the  flag  team  meets  at  Cook  Library  getting  ready  to  play  in  the  middle 
the  night.  Photo  by  Eric  Wrigley 

it,  and  they  liked  it.  I  play  because  it  helps  me  keep  my  stamina  u 
for  the  Army." 

In  addition  to  the  physical  aspect  of  the  game,  some  plavei 
accredited  its  appeal  to  the  camaraderie  it  involves. 

Hillary  Lovinggood,  a  sophomore  art  major,  said,  "I  come  becaus 
it  is  a  chance  to  hang  out  with  people  I  don't  normally  get  to  see." 

This  group  is  different  from  many  other  campus  groups  moi 
than  just  on  a  surface  level  explained  Erik  Johnson. 

"We  are  more  intimately  involved  with  the  campus  police  tha 
other  groups,"  Johnson  said.  "We  let  them  know  we  are  plavin; 
so  that  we  don't  get  arrested,  and  occasionally,  we  are  used  to  spc 
suspicious  looking  people  around  campus." 

Regardless  of  the  reasons  for  its  appeal  and  the  ways  it  is  differer 
from  other  on-campus  organizations,  the  capture  the  flag  group  is  on 
example  of  an  outlet  for  entertainment  formed  by  students  on  campu 
It  serves  to  illustrate  that  no  matter  what  a  student's  interests  an 
Southern  Miss  more  than  likely  houses  other  students  with  simile 
interests.   Story  by  Chris  Mills. 


Webb,  Lardarius  M. 

Opelika.  Al 
Weinacker,  Elizabeth  M. 

Mobile.  Al 

Weinacker,  Gray 

Mobile.  Al 

Welch,  Elizabeth  M. 

Mobile.  Al 

Welch,  Halima 

Gulfpon.  Ms. 

Wellington,  Ailes 

Indianola.  Ms 


Wells,  Oman 

Moss  Point.  Ms. 

Wells,  Stephanie  A. 

Meridian.  Ms. 

Wentzell,  Lisa  D. 

81/0x1,  Ms. 

Wesley,  Joseph 

Houston,  Tx 

West,  Jennifer 

Hottiesburg.  Ms. 

Wheeler,  Kendel  R. 

Petal.  Ms. 


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PEOPLE 


White,  Anna  K. 
Mobile.  Al 
White,  Arrian  J. 

Waveland,  Ms 

White,  CarleyJ. 

Vicksburg.  Ms. 

White,  Jessica  L. 

Columbia.  Ms. 

White,  Mary 

Saucier.  Ms. 
White.  Misty  N. 


White,  Robyn  L. 

New  Orleans.  La 

White,  Samantha  C. 

Hattiesburg,  Ms 

Whittle,  Quintasha  R 

Gautier.  Ms 

Wilkes,  Mary  Frances 

Bvram.  Ms. 

Wilkinson,  Genevieve 

Clinton.  Ms 

Williams,  Amber  N. 

Long  Beach.  Ms 

Williams,  Artel  C. 

Moss  Point.  Ms. 

Williams,  Beth  M. 

Vicksburg,  Ms. 

Williams,  Brian  S. 

Little  Rock.  Ar 

Williams,  Kareba  A. 

New  Orleans.  La 

Williams,  Kimberly  V. 

Pleasant  Grove.  Al 

Williams,  Markesa  E. 

Florence,  Ms. 


Williams,  Stephanie  A. 

West  Point.  Ms 

Williams,  Tabitha  N. 

81/0x1,  Ms. 

Williams,  Tiffany  D. 

Lexington.  Ms 

Williamson,  Elizabeth  A. 

Seminary.  Ms 

Williamson,  Randall  T. 

Sumrall.  Ms. 

Williamson,  Wyatt  A. 

Petal.  Mis. 


PARTYING  with  a  tt^^ 

MONKEY 


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-urator  Ellen  Ruffin  visits  with  the  collection's  large  Curious  George  doll. 
'hoto  from  Southern  Miss  Public  Relations 


On  the  heels  of  the  release  of  the  "Curious  George"  movie,  McCain 
Library  and  the  de  Grummond  Children's  Literature  Collection 
hosted  the  "Curious  George  Goes  Hollywood"  party,  which  was  used 
as  a  means  of  showcasing  Southern  Miss'  extensive  collection  of  rare 
artifacts  depicting  this  famous  cartoon  monkey. 

Since  its  foundation  in  1966,  H.A.  and  Margret  Rev,  the  creators 
of  Curious  George,  contributed  extensively  to  the  de  Grummond 
collection  until  the  remains  of  the  literary  estate  were  given  to 
Southern  Miss  upon  Margret' s  death  in  1996.  Through  the  years,  the 
donations  made  by  the  Rev's  were  so  substantial  that  the  front  cover 
of  the  collection's  catalogue  is  a  picture  of  George  bringing  his  stories 
to  Hattiesburg,  which  was  drawn  bv  H.A  himself. 

Ellen  Ruffin,  the  curator  of  the  collection,  was  excited  about  the 
reemergence  of  Curious  George  with  the  popularity  of  the  new  movie. 

The  stories  of  Curious  George  have  become  an  integral  part  of 
these  special  collections  of  the  university  libraries,  and  with  the  release 
of  the  "Curious  George"  movie,  there  seemed  no  better  time  to  illustrate 
the  important  donations  of  famous  contributors  to  Southern  Miss. 
Story  by  Chris  Mills 


WEBB  -  WILLIAMSON 


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Willis,  Timothy  P. 

Moss  Point.  Ms. 
Wilson,  Amanda  L. 

Ocean  Springs,  Ms. 

Wilson,  Cindy  R. 

Meadville,  Ms. 

Wilson,  Keith  E. 

Ocean  Springs.  Ms. 

Wilson,  Rikki  L. 

Franklin.  Ms. 

Wilson,  Sondra  M. 

Picayune.  Ms. 

Windham,  Elizabeth  N. 

Louin.  Ms. 

Winston,  Prince  D. 

Jackson.  Ms 

Wittmann,  Dana 

Gulfport.  Ms. 

Womack,  Crystal  D. 

Jackson.  Ms. 

Wood,  Derik  N. 

Hamilton.  Ms. 

Woodley,  Olenthia 

Greenwood.  Ms. 


COURTYARD 

holiday  OPENING 


grand  opening  of  the  new  courtyard 

On  Dec.  6,  2005,  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  wa 
proud  to  announce  the  grand  opening  of  the  Courtyard.  Th 
Courtyard,  located  across  from  the  Cook  Library,  is  meant  t 
be  a  gathering  place  for  both  students,  faculty  and  guests.  Th 
celebratory  grand  opening  included  Christmas  music,  food  an 
prizes,  and  an  excited  crowd  gathered  to  enjoy  the  atmosphert 
The  opening  even  had  a  suprise  guest  when  "Rasta  Claus"  arrived  t 
entertain  the  guests  with  Christmas  carols. 

Greg  Lassen,  vice  president  for  business  and  finance,  was  th 
originator  of  the  Courtyard  idea  because  he  wanted  there  to  be  a  plac 
for  students  and  faculty  to  be  able  to  relax  and  enjoy  the  campus 

The  Courtyard  has  a  very  New  Orleans  atmosphere  to  it,  whic 
makes  a  lot  of  students  feel  more  at  home. 

Brandi  Ferrer,  a  sophomore,  said,  "Being  from  the  New  Orlear 
area,  the  new  Courtyard  provides  a  home-away-from-home  feelin 
because  there  is  a  little  taste  of  New  Orleans  in  the  middle  of  th 
Southern  Miss  Campus." 

The  Courtyard  was  welcomed  among  the  student  body  and 
already  being  used  for  everything  from  studying  and  rehearsing  t 
just  hanging  out.   Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


Students  enjoy  the  grand  opening  of  the  Courtyard.  Photo  from  US/V1  Photo  Services. 


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PEOPLE 


Woods,  Jerid  P. 

Natchez,  Ms. 
Worthy,  Edward 
Madison,  Ms. 

Wrice,  Jacquinn  R. 

Valdosta.  Ga 
Wright,  Jackie  M. 
Gulfpon.  Ms. 
Wright,  Parrish  D. 

Mobile,  Al 

Wright.  Shamika  R. 

Hawesburp.  Ms. 


Wrigley,  Eric 

Miami,  Fl 

Wynn,  Brittonie  M. 

Pelahatchie.  Ms. 
Wynn,  Shane 
Bi/oxi.  Ms. 
Young,  Jill  A. 
Waynesboro,  Ms. 

Young,  Mark  D. 

Queretoro.  Mexico 

Zuccaso,  Charles  R. 

Natchez.  Ms. 


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The  Inaugural  Golden  Eagle  Challenge,  an  MBA  business  plan 
competition,  was  held  Dec.  16,  2005.  This  competition  is  one  of  a  kind 
in  Mississippi,  which  shows  the  entrepeneurial  growth  of  The  University 
of  Southern  Mississippi. 

This  competition  consists  of  teams  where  each  team  represents  a 
fictional  company,  and  they  pitch  their  business  plans  as  if  the  judges 
were  venture  capitalists  who  might  fund  their  market  plan.  Each  team 
was  shown  new  technologies  and  had  to  invent  a  product  from  those 
technologies  and  create  a  business  plan  to  market  that  product.  At  this 
competition,  all  teams  proposed  products  based  off  of  new  technologies 
developed  by  Dr.  Marek  Urban,  a  Polymer  Science  professor,  and  Joseph 
Kolibal,  an  associate  professor  of  mathematics. 

This  year's  winner  was  the  graduate  student  management  team 
whose  fictional  business  was  called  Pro-Tech.  The  team  consisted  of 
Rachel  Grayson,  Tyler  Ford,  Ann  Pope  and  Marv  Anne  Jones.  Thev 
believe  that  their  victory  is  due  to  their  solid  market  plan  that  would 
bring  in  an  excess  of  75  million  customers. 

Dean  Harold  Dotv  said  that  the  competition  helps  students 
understand  how  businesses  work  from  the  ground  up  and  is  very  beneficial 
to  universtiy  commercializing  as  well.  Story  by  Jessica  Shackleford. 


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Siidex 


Abadie,  Brice  240 

Abanikanda,  Adetokunbo  272 

Abdelzaher,  Ahmed  124 

Abernathy,  Jennifer  52,53,226 

Abnev,  Brandon  262 

Abrams,  Jason  163 

Abrams,  Kimberly  158 

Adah,  Leslie  248,272 

Adams,  Aaron  272 

Adams,  Brandee  232 

Adams,  Jalea  272 

Adams,  Johnquitta  272 

Adams,  Joshua  262,272 

Adams,  Kelly  262 

Adams,  Kenya  17,170,195,272 

Adams,  Ryan  28,258,272 

Adeock,  Max  272 

Adcock,  Nelson  262 

Adcox,  Sarah  232 

Addison,  Angel  234,235,272 

Adkins,  Luke  140 

Afro-American  Student  Organization  184 

Agbahiwe,  Uchenna  272 

Ahmed,  Adam  256 

Ahua,  Roselyn  99,105,197,199,272,349 

Ailes,  Brandon  248 

Albritton,  Cheree  272 

Albritton,  Rosalyn  216 

Aldridge,  Amanda  272 

Aldridge,  Danielle  216 

Aldy,  Joshua  178 

Alemu,  Tsegayesus  199,216,272 

Alex,  Jen  183 

Alexander,  Jennifer  272 

Alexander,  Malcolm  250 

Alfonso,  Adam  266 

Alford,  Brenetta  236,237 

Ali,  Sarrah  34,179,272 

Allen,  David  262,272 

Allen,  Grace  205,236 

Allen,  James  207 

Allen,  John  242 

Allen,  Julianna  232,272 

Allen,  Karen  218,219 

Allen,  Tekedra  272 

Allred,  Karen  222 

Almond,  Dustin  114,118,272 

Alpha  Delta  Pi  214,268 

Alpha  Epsilon  Delta  188 

Alpha  Kappa  Alpha  208,216 

Alpha  Lambda  Delta  178 

Alpha  Phi  Alpha  208,209,238 

Alpha  Tau  Omega  240,241,268 

Alston,  Erica  124 

Alyas,  Sarah  214 

Amaning,  Michael  272 

Ambres,  Mildon  135 

Ambrew,  Cicely  272 

Amedeo,  Megan  150,151 

American  Humanics  197 

Amick,  Christen  272 

Anderson,  Bentley  110,242,243 

Anderson,  Brian  264 


Anderson,  Eric  260 

Anderson,  Karla  220 

Anderson,  Lauren  232 

Anderson,  Megan  232 

Anderson,  Priscilla  272 

Anderson,  Rusty  182 

Anderson,  Loni  181 

Anding,  Nicole  218 

Andrews,  Keiunta  272 

Anstead,  Samantha  232 

Anthony,  Adrienne  216 

Anthony,  Kathryn  178,222,272 

Applewhite,  Allison  222 

April,  Julie  99,230 

Arauz,  Carrie  99 

Arceneaux,  Richard  262 

Arguello,  Carlos  250 

Aric,  Shadeequa  272 

Annder,  Barrett  206,218,219,272 

Arinder,  Charles  31,93,99,105,205 

Armstrong,  Nichol  182 

Arnold,  Matthew  289 

Arnold,  Yvonne  128,144,177 

Aronson,  Robin  67 

Arrant,  Eric  99,240 

Artz,  Jenna  228,272 

Ashley,  Emily  272 

Ashley,  Joshua  260,261 

Ashmore,  Corey  250 

Atkins,  Chaquan  272 

Aurich,  Dave  182,204,210,251 

Aust,  Bryan  242 

Austin,  Dr.  Curtis  287 

Avery,  Contessa  272 

Avery,  Thomas  244,245 


B 


Bachelors  of  Social  Work  Club  196 

Backstrom,  India  159 

Baggett,  Bill  302 

Baiky,  Jeannine  190 

Bailey,  Amanda  228 

Bailey,  Chae  272 

Bailey,  Sara  99,152,180,205,206,218 

Baker,  Alexandra  232 

Baker,  Crystie  188,189,272 

Baker,  Frank  248,272 

Baker,  Jamie  230 

Baker,  Kyle  262,272 

Baker,  Loreen  272 

Baker,  Marcus  260,272 

Baker,  Yolanda  272 

Baldwin,  Frederick  272 

Baldwin,  Kail  198 

Ball,  Brandon  272 

Ballard,  Marcus  274 

Ballew,  Denise  272 

Banks,  Charles  262,272 

Banks,  Kiyomie  272 

Banks,  Melvin  272 

Banks,  Renikki  272 

Bann,  Zach  183 

Baptist,  Allison  230 

Baptist,  Britney  230,272 

Baptist  Student  Union  158,159 

Barber,  Catherine  222 

Barclay,  Rebeka  150 

Barefield,  Taylor  218 

Barhanovich,  Steven  258,273 

Baricev,  Katherine  230 


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INDIA 


arker,  Tawanda  99,234 
arnes,  Blake  260,261 
aroni,  Marshall  256 
,aroni,  Ryan  207 
;arrett,  Amanda  226 
anient,  Ashley  218,273 
artee,  Kandis  273 
arton,  Sarah  226 
aseball  138,139,140 
asketball,  Men's  135 
asketball,  Women's  136 
ass,  Candace  P.  273 
ates,  Demetra  273 
ates,  Kimberly  195 
.ates,  Rashad  273 
atiste,  George  273 
attle,  Adriane  216 
attle,  Jesse  260 
axter,  April  273 
eale,  Stephanie  273 
eaman,  Jr.,  Jerome  197,273 
earden,  Jonathan  82,258,273 
easley,  Brittany  222 
ieasley,  Courtney  135 
easley,  Jennifer  226 
jeaver,  Jennifer  205,206 
leavers,  Brittany  273 
eech,  Amara  171,220,274 
eggerly,  Carlisle  274 
'eler,  Allison  214 
elk,  Brad  240 
,ell,  Kerri  178 
ell,  Tempestt  274 

jelote,  Brandon  99,106,176,260,292 
jelsom,  Kimberlv  211,218 
enefield,  Keven  256 
lenefield,  Porter  250 
enigno,  Jessica  214,274 
enn,  Sophia  274 
ennet,  Tim  155 
iennett,  Colleen  274 
ennett,  Emily  274 
ennett,  Erica  150,218 
ennett,  Johnathon  274 
ennett,  Kim  274 
ennett,  Rashemia  274 

nnett,  Russell  274 

nvenutti,  Laurie  274 

radi,  Lucas  175 

rry,  Amanda  52,53 

rry,  Benjamin  262,274 

rry,  Danyella  274 

rry,  Ebony  172,224,274 

rry,  Shondra  185 
est  Citizens  96 

ta  Alpha  Psi  73 

ta  Gamma  Sigma  307 
eth,  Laura  169 
euteo,  Jessica  27 
ias,  Jesse  196 
ibbs,  Nejewish  274 
ierdeman,  Eric  260 
ierdeman,  Michael  256 
igott,  Joshua  258,274 

I ill,  Matthew  250 
inion,  Matthew  260 
ird,  Tiffany  150 
ishop,  Josh  175 
ishop,  Melissa  222 
lack,  Chrissv  220 


Black,  Samantha  274 

Blackledge,  James  264 

Blackwelder,  Megean  226 

Blaine,  Christy  228 

Blair,  |ohn  131 

Blake,  Christopher  39,198 

Blakely,  Tameika  275 

Blakeney,  Jillian  275 

Blakit,  Alley  127 

Bland,  Laurel  232 

Blavlock,  Steven  258 

Bledsoe,  Brian  207,262,275 

Blue,  Chris  275 

Blue,  Maretta  275 

Boatner,  Janie  275 

Bodemann,  Jennifer  128 

Boe,  Matthew  242 

Boehnel,  Ashlev  136 

Bogan,  Ashlev  "159,275 

Bolden,  Shunta  152,275 

Boler,  Lindsay  150,151 

Boleware,  Katie  Jo  179,275 

Bolton,  Deidra  170 

Bolton,  Monica  275 

Bolton,  Robin  275,349 

Bonck,  James  240 

Bond,  Adam  312 

Bond,  Chelsea  275 

Bonds,  Tiffany  216,275 

Bonner,  Titianna  236 

Booker,  JaRita  169,178,197,275 

Boone,  Dustm  88,110,275 

Booth,  Brandi  197 

Booth,  Gemma  226,273 

Boothe,  Chris  190,195,275 

Bordelon,  Jessica  205,230 

Bordes,  Corev  240 

Boren,  ]eri  192 

Borries,  Taylor  218,275 

Bosworth,  Brian  240 

Bouie,  Vanessa  275 

Boulette,  Lindsi   152,222,223 

Bourgeois,  Reid  127 

Bourgeois,  William  250 

Bourland,  Susan  84 

Bower,  Jeff  115,116 

Bower,  Stephani  228 

Bowers,  Andrew  276 

Bowie,  Jerry  175 

Bowman,  Emily  222 

Box,  Amanda  220 

Boyd,  Lekica  197,276 

Boyer,  Eric  34 

Boyles,  Katie  230 

Bracey,  Rudolph  197,198,276 

Bradford,  Tiffany  276 

Bradley,  Catherine  216 

Bradley,  Cynthia  196 

Bradley,  Jasmine  173,276 

Bradley,  Sedrick  197,276 

Bradshaw,  Ivory  116 

Brady,  Tyler  276 

Brandner,  Joshua  240 

Brannin,  Anna  171,205,206,226,276 

Brasher,  Toni  160 

Bratton,  Donald  131 

Bratton,  Ethan  155 

Brand,  Bradlev  240 

Breal,  Derek  258 

Breckenridge,  Meredith  27b 


Breeden,  Virgil  131 

Breland,  Ashley   142 

Brewer,  Adam  246 

Brewer,  Brandi  214 

Brewer,  Telia  30,31,53,110,211,228,276 

Brewster,  Cristina  232 

Bridges,  Brittany  218 

Bridges,  Cedric  162,276 

Bridges,  Derrick  200,201 

Bridges,  Elizabeth  150,152,171,214 

Bridges,  Romika  216 

Briggs,  Matt  276 

Brinson,  Allison  230 

Brinton,  Lindsey  214,276 

Britt,  Amber  276 

Brock,  Phyllis  276 

Bronson,  Tangelia  159 

Brooking,  David  48 

Brooks,  Carolyn  94,99,106,224,276,311 

Brooks,  Damion    185 

Brooks,  Danlana  276 

Brooks,  Zakiya  234 

Broome,  Crystal  164 

Brown,  Aimee  276 

Brown,  Angel  198 

Brown,  Arneko  276 

Brown,  Char-Mel  276 

Brown,  Christopher  250 

Brown,  Dewun  197,276 

Brown,  Elizabeth  218,276 

Brown,  Gabrielle  150 

Brown,  Jason  188,197,266 

Brown,  Kvle  152,207 

Brown,  Kyris  248,276 

Brown,  LaDonna  185,276 

Brown,  Lindsey  158 

Brown,  Marcus  124,125 

Brown,  Merwin  244 

Brown,  Orisha  216 

Brown,  Quinton  159,277 

Brown,  Steven  262 

Brown,  Tristan  258 

Browning,  Will  79,80 

Brownlee,  Kevin  277 

Brumfield,  Jonathan  240 

Brundidge,  Eric  252,277 

Brunet,  Diane  277 

Bryan,  Benjamin  260 

Bryan,  Tristan  277 

Bryant,  Haylev  218,277 

Brvant,  Joseph  277 

Bryant,  Lakeisha  31,99,155,185,187,224,277 

,296 
Buchanan,  Abigail  39 
Buchanan,  Matthew  256 
Buchanan,  Molly  277,349 
Bucher,  Meredith  178,220 
Buckalew,  Adam  55,205,250 
Buckelew,  Jessica  21,150,214 
Buckles,  Ashana  277 
Bueto,  Jessica  150 

Buford,  Carmen  96,100,152,172,173,277 
Bulev,  Lindsev  230 
Bullard,  Allison  143 
Bumbrev,  Nakova  C.  277 
Bumgardner,  Bridget  220,27 
Bunkheila,  Shawn  230,231 
Bunn,  Jason  277 
Bunyard,  Erin  122 
Burdette,  Clinton  25b, 257 


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Burge,  Brent  264 

Burge,  Justin  81 

Burke,  Caitlin  277 

Burke,  Evan  240 

Burkett,  Heather  228 

Burkett,  Kashika  196 

Burks,  Jasmine  277 

Burks,  John  24,39,54,55,204,205 

Burleigh,  Jennifer  230 

Burleigh,  Lynee  166 

Burley,  Nekiesha  216 

Burnett,  Allison  226 

Burnette,  Jarvis  277 

Burnham,  Madonna  277 

Burrage,  Benadora  277 

Burroughs,  Brit  222 

Burton,  Victoria  228 

Bush,  Candace  100,228 

Bush,  Chad  89 

Bush,  Kathryn   152,218 

Butler,  Cerod  277 

Butler,  Kimberly  277 

Butler,  Lori  Jo  155 

Butler,  Randy  117 

Butler,  Rebecca  160 

Butterworth,  Megan  189 

Butts,  Russell  250,251 

Bynum,  Toni  277,349 

Byrd,  Brandi  79 

Byrd,  Treopia  277 


Cabana,  Kristin  100 
Cable,  Joshua  163 
Cado,  Daniel  250 
Cagle,  Chris  188,190,191 
Cagler,  Brandi  192 
Caillouet,  Ryan  266,267 
Caire,  Matt"  141 
Calderon,  Javier  262 
Caldwell,  Brittany  277 
Callahan,  Telisa  236 
Campbell,  Alisha  278 
Campbell,  MacLean  278 
Campbell,  Tresi  278 
Cancer,  Ivory  169,173,278 
Cangelosi,  Ashley 

152,176,178,218,278 
Cangiamilla,  Kristen  218,278 
Cann,  Courtney  278 
Cannon,  Micah  278 
Canterbury  Episcopal  Fellowship 

166,167 
Cariveau,  Christina  182,278 
Carlson,  Amy  230 
Carothers,  Jeremy  260 
Carpenter,  Bryant  119 
Carpenter,  Melissa  39,162,164 
Carpenter,  Nicole  185,278 
Carr,  Katie  218 
Carr,  Leanne  158 
Carrere,  Christina  170 
Carriere,  Jane  230 
Carrol,  Jeremy  46 
Carroll,  Allison  230 
Carroll,  Jenny  280 
Carson,  Greg  278 


Carson,  Kenneth  240 

Carson,  Shantenial  158 

Carter,  Brittany  278 

Carter,  Damion  278 

Carter,  Ericia  278 

Carter,  Mario  278 

Carter,  Mark  173,190 

Carter,  Rekesha  278 

Carter,  Rena  278 

Carter,  Terica  173,278 

Cartier,  Caitlin  278 

Caruthers,  Geanovia  278 

Carwile,  Joshua  264 

Case,  Clint  240 

Case,  Craig  179 

Casey,  Hallye  61 

Cash,  Constance  172,173 

Cashion,  Mike  144 

Castleman,  Lyndsey  31,176228 

Castuera,  Edward  278 

Catchings,  Auronda  278 

Catholic  Student  Association  160,161 

Cato,  Jermaine  254 

Caver,  Sylvia  278 

Caviezel,  Lauren  75 

Cavin,  Samuel  250 

Cedor,  Spencer  240 

Centola,  Jennifer  230 

Chabert,  Lauree'  220 

Chamberlain,  Heather  278 

Chambers,  Jarvis  197,198 

Chambers,  Quineesha  278 

Chamber  Singers  69 

Chandler,  Rebecca  220 

Chaney,  Benjamin  244 

Chaney,  Kristen  137 

Chapman,  Rebecca  278 


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Chappell,  Amanda  230 

Charlesworth,  Bradley  205,207,260 

Charlet,  Nicole  214 

Chatman,  Toria  278 

Chau,  Alexander  278 

Cheeks,  Shannnon  236 

Cheerleaders  43,120 

Chereskin,  Sera  278 

Chesser,  Shavonda  278 

Chidester,  Nathan  278 

Childress,  Charles  152,266 

Childs,  Heather  278 

Chi  Omega  206,218,219,259 

Chisolm,  Nicole  143 

Chosen  Ministries  163 

Christian,  Brandon  P.  278 

Christiansen,  Katie  228,278 

Christmas,  Derron  278 

Chriswell,  Joanna  278 

Chung,  Mary  68 

Church  Of  God  In  Christ  Fellowship  162 

Chutz,  Jennifer  85 

Cincunegui,  Jose  Maria  129 

Cirino,  Melissa  278 

Clark,  Adrian  230 

Clark,  Allison  188 

Clark,  Christopher  278 

Clark,  Cody  46,178 

Clark,  Jennifer  230 

Clark,  Joshua  278 

Clark,  Joy  278 

Clark,  Jr.,  Ricky  278 

Clark,  Ricky  185,244,245 

Clark,  Travis  278 

Clarke,  Dionne  159 

Clary,  Cliff  262 

Clay,  Michelle  278 

Clayton,  Lauren  230,278 

Clayton,  Stefan  32,260,278 

Clayton,  Takymmea  278 

Clement,  Nicholas  Kade  243 

Clements,  Joseph  246 

Clenonts,  Julie  183 

Cline,  Brian  278 

Cline,  Chris  148 

Clinton,  Catherine  279 

Coach,  Cassie  279 

Coats,  Dewitt  162 

Coats,  Jessica  279 

Cobb,  Teddy  196,279 

Coccaro,  Amanda  228 

Cochran,  Beth  222 

Cochran,  Staci  164,178,218,279 

Cockrell,  Casey  183 

Cockrell,  Justin  250 

Coffey,  Darell  252 

Coffey,  Roger  279 

Cohea,  Nicole  171,228,279 

Cohen,  Nell  222 

Coker,  Kevin  141 

Coker,  Whitney  228 

Cole,  Danielle  "159,192,279 

Cole,  Stacey  170 

Cole,  Teneicia  205,216 

Cole,  Trakena  169,170,171,197,199 

Cole,  Wesley  256 

Coleman,  Amaziah  84,85,100,107,188,197 

Coleman,  Angela  155,279 

Coleman,  Balencia  279,349 

Coley,  Kevis  115 


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^oley,  Trevis  119 

'ollege  of  Arts  and  Letters  60,61 

'ollege  of  Business  and  Economic  Develop- 
ment 70,71 

ollege  of  Education  and  Psychology 
74,75,76,77 

ollege  of  Health  78,79,80 

ollege  of  Science  and  Technology  82,83 

ollege  Student  Personnel  182 

oilier,  Kadv   171,232,279 

Collins,  Austin  279 

'ollins,  Lashondra  216 

'ollins,  Michael  250 

iollins,  Portia  16,170 

J  ollins,  Renard  248,280 

olor  Guard  148 

olston,  Steven  262,280 

ombes,  Allison   150,220 

ombs,  Candice  226 

omeaux,  Natalie  228 

onerly,  Quiera  280 

onque,  Sarah  150 

ook,  Madison  228 

ook,  Nicholas  262 

ook,  Paul  265 

;ooke,  Arcenio  280 

i'ooley,  Alex  36 

ooper,  Kendall  222 

iorish,  Ashley  230 

prley,  Alicia  280 

lorley,  Jennifer  234 

ornette,  Jennifer  150,220,280 

ornette,  Jon  280 

'othran,  Michael  260,261 

:  otter,  Andrew  266 

ouev,  Allie  220 

iourtney,  Katrina  280 

lousin,  Hope  280 

ox,  Ashley  280 

ox,  John  177 

ox,  Olivia  195 

ox,  Sean  280 

ox,  Staci  197 

ox,  Travis  163 

raft,  Courtney  280 

rawford,  Candace  281 

rawford,  Christina  281 

rawford,  Rasheeda  164 

rawley,  Nicole  228 

rayton,  Jessica  281 

ripps,  Alan  260 

risler,  Cris  194,281 

risler,  John  262 

risler,  William  262 

rist,  Courtney  220 

Iriswell,  Mason  67,308 

jronin,  Sean  240 

irosby,  Angel  281 

ross  Country  124,125 

jrowder,  Wesley  281 

rowell,  Rasheeda  216 

ruise,  James  100,281 

rumpton,  Brooke  218,281 

rumpton,  John  242 

ruppi,  Andrew  240 

ubley  David  256 

Lichens,  Jessica  220 

ullinan,  Russ  207 

ullinan,  Tommy  155,182 

ullinane,  Jr.,  William  262,281 


Culotta,  Joseph  240 
Cunningham,  Patricia  281 
Cyprian,  Kristin  236 
Cyprian,  Nichole  178 


D 

D'Amico,  Michelle  170,192 

Dabdoub,  Katie  230 

Dailey,  Bethany  100,180,22b 

Dale/Brad  264 

Dance  Department  64 

Dancy,  Moneka  216 

Danczvk,  Kimberlv  214 

Daniel,  Cory  281 

Dantzler,  Deanna  224 

Danyus,  Ryan  281 

Dauner,  Dakoda  179,281 

Davenport,  Ryan  281 

David,  Deirdre  228,281 

David,  Will  183 

Davidson,  Willie  252 

Davies,  Dr.  David  295 

Davis,  Alexander  260 

Davis,  Antonio  281 

Davis,  Bo  139 

Davis,  Caleb  256,257 

Davis,  Elese  281 

Davis,  Jeremy    281 

Davis,  Jewell  216 

Davis,  Leland  190 

Davis,  Madison  226,281,349 

Davis,  Mallorie  205,281 

Davis,  Matthew  152,240,246 

Davis,  Meghan  178,232 

Davis,  Mosell  198,281 

Davis,  Roianna  281 

Davis,  Sarah  26,179,191 

Davis,  Seth  257 

Davis,  Shannon  155,205,206,230 

Davis,  Shawanna  281 

Davis,  Veronica  172,173,281 

Dawkins,  Kristen  281 

Dav,  Anthony  240 

Day,  Cory  250 

Dean,  Jessica  230 

Dean,  Sara  281 

DeAngelo,  Dondi  222 

Dearman,  Gabriel    175 

Deaton,  Ashley  232 

Dedeaux,  Ashley  281 

Deener,  Ashley  128 

DeFrances,  Phil  259 

Delaine,  Vrita  297 

Delanev,  Zacharv  250 

Delta  Delta  Delta  220,221 

Delta  Gamma  222 

Delta  Sigma  Theta  208,209,224,225 

Delta  Tau  Delta  242 

Deluca,  Emilv  152 

Demedius,  Molly  228 

Demma,  Melissa  150 

Dennis,  Danny  128 

Dent,  Deidra  281 

Dew,  Kris  260,261 

Diaz,  Nathan  258,281 

Dickens,  Wesley  264 

Dickerson,  Denise  281 


Diiorio,  Matthew  242 

Dillon,  Marcus  281 

Dittus,  Casey   196 

Divine  Nine  208 

Dixie  Darlings  25,27,148,150,151 

Dixon,  Ashley  281 

Dixon,  Timothy  281 

Dixon,  Tyesha'  28 1 

Dobson,  Brandon  254 

Dobson,  Dannah  230 

Dodge,  Anna  232 

Dohty,  Dr.  Harold  71 

Doleac,  Whitney  228 

Donaby,  Kandis  281 

Donahue,  Matt  262 

Donahue,  Shannon  281 

Donald,  Earthy  281 

Dorris,  Jr.,  Michael  262,281 

Doss,  Sarah  230 

Dotson,  Janetra  281 

Doty,  Harold  315 

Doty,  Lindsev  281 

Douglas,  Courtney  187,236,281 

Douglas,  Edward  250 

Downs,  Christine  158 

Dozier,  Brian  138 

Drago,  Jim  175 

Drye,  Emily  218,281 

Dubard,  Chancis  226 

Dubard  School  for  Language  Disorders  275 

DuBose,  Jennifer  232,281 

DuBose,  Shawn  212,258 

Dubra,  Phoema  216 

Ducksworth,  Jennifer  183 

Ducksworth,  Lee  37 

Ducksworth,  Shemecka  281 

Duckworth,  Matt  204 

Duffee-Braun,  Wesley  166 

Duffy  Erin  216 

Duggin,  Glenn  166 

Duhe',  Katherine  230 

Duke,  Holly  228 

Dunaway,  Shawna  228,229 

Duncan,  Michael  246 

Duncan,  Sarah  220 

Duncan,  Terrance  195 

Dunn,  Courtney  178,222 

Dunn,  Durran  248 

Dupuis,  Hannah  21,281 

Duran,  Eddie  198 

Dwire,  John  Allen  25 

Dwver,  John  262 

Dwyer,  Justin  264 

Dyess,  Christy  19,281,349,351 

Dyess,  Hunter  265 

Dyke,  Kim  196 


Eagle  Ambassadors  170 
Eagle  Connection  152 
Eaglepalooza  43 

Ealy,  Amy  196,281 
Eaton,  Jenny  222 
Edgerton,  Michael  236 
Edwards,  Charles    156 
Edwards,  Letezia  281 
Edwards,  Roderick   1 58, 1 87,282 


INDEX 


327 


«l 


El-Murr,  Christina  190,290 

Eley,  Katherine  230 

Elliot,  Justin  128 

Elliott,  Justin  238,282 

Ellis,  Clint  175 

Ellis,  Jason  62 

Ellis,  Ladonna  214 

Ellis,  Nakisha  282 

Ellzey,  Margaret  220 

Emery,  Margaret  171,232,282 

Em  finger,  Joseph  282 

Ennis,  Kelly  164,214 

Epperson,  Tabitha  100,152,155,176,182,183,282 

Epps  II,  Chris  195 

Espey,  Abbv  228 

Estes,  Ashley  198 

Estes,  Kelly  '218 

Etheridge,  Drew  260 

Ethridge,  Shemina  216 

Eubanks,  John  116 

Eubanks,  Tessa  16 

Eugene,  Amber  137 

Eustachy,  Larry  39,55,134 

Evans,  Dollena  163,282 

Evans,  James  250 

Evans,  Kelsi  282 

Evans,  Mario  282 

Evans,  Matt  49,242 

Evans,  Megan  220 

Everett,  Kari  166 

Everman,  Michael  250 

Ezell,  Joseph  349 


Fabra,  Vince  30,31,152,178,212,260,282 

Facebook  39 

Faggard,  Ashley  218,282 

Farmer,  Erin  232 

Fairley,  Altonyala  282 

Faries,  Hilary  214 

Farish,  Daniel  242 

Farmer,  Jill  163 

Farmer,  William  274 

Farquhar,  Matthew  246 

Farrar,  Lauren  282 

Fashion  Merchandising  Organization  193 

Faust,  Erica  158,282 

Favre,  Clint  211,266 

Fayard,  Sarah  220 

Fears,  Thomas  242 

Fencing  131 

Ferguson,  Jill  222 

Ferguson,  Kala  282 

Ferguson,  Lucy  100,218,282 

Ferrer,  Brandi'  24,152,173,178,232,282,314 

Ferry,  Zachary  250 

Fielder,  Karen  216 

Fields,  Courtney  172,173,181 

Fields,  Crystal  224 

Fields,  Natalie  349 

Finnegan,  Colleen    189 

Fiorentini,  Marion  226 

Fisher,  Chiquita  282 

Fisher,  Lance  190 

Fisher,  Natalie  228 

Fitch,  Kaihia  158,282 

Fitts,  Wynde  19,39,154 


Fitzgerald,  Corey  256 

Fitzsimmons,  Susan  63 

Flatt,  Jace  260 

Fleming,  Jack  63 

Flowers,  Dawn  Douglas  163 

Flowers,  Fallon  205,236 

Flvnn,  William  250 

Flynt,  Eric  60 

Foley,  Lee  282 

Fonte,  Alexis  222 

Fontenot,  Nicole  222 

Fontenot,  Randi  282 

Football  115,116,117,119 

Foote,  Camillia  282 

Forbes,  Joseph  158,282 

Ford,  Garrett  207 

Ford,  Jaquitta  282 

Ford,  Mary  Katherine  282 

Ford,  Roy  282 

Ford,  Tyler  315 

Ford,  William  264 

Forte,  Jason  134 

Forte,  Lauren  220 

Fortenberry,  Erin  230 

Fortenberrv,  Lacev  220 

Fortenberry,  Samantha  81,175,226 

Fos,  Dr.  Peter  79 

Foster,  Tommy  282 

Foster,  Yolanda  282,349 

Fountain   III,  Stanton  258,282 

Fowler,  Judd  242 

Fowler,  Luke  260 

Fox,  Allison  206,228 

Fox,  Meaghan  220 

Franklin,  Tangy  282 

Franks,  Rachel  220 

Franks,  Richard  260 

Fraternity  Recruitment  207 

Frazier,  Leigh  228 

Frazier,  McKenzie  282 

Frederick,  Bianca  216,282 

Freels,  Jacqueline  282,349,350 

Freidmann,  Les-Leigh  282 

Freyder,  Melissa  172,178,230 

Friday  Night  at  the  Fountain  26 

Friedman,  Melissa  176 

Friedmann,  Les-Leigh  150,226 

Frierson,  Amanda  232 

Frierson,  Lindsey  150 

Fries,  Patrick  282 

Fryfogle,  Savannah  282 

Fulgham,  Emily  230 

Fuller,  Jessica  282 

Fuller,  Katie  218 

Fulon,  Ryan  160 

Funches,  Etan  254 

Funches,  Savannah  282 

Funk,  Elizabeth  282 

Future  Black  Law  Students'  Association  194 

Future  Black  Law  Students  Association  195 

Future  Optometrist  Association  199 


Gaddis,  Leslie  34,179,189,190 
Gaddis,  Timothy  282 
Gagllano,  Patrice  228 
Gaines,  Caleb    282 


Gaines,  Christina  216 

Gaines,  Jeffery  264 

Gaines,  Leah  29,86,226 

Gallagher,  Anne  188,189,282 

Gallup,  Julie  128 

GAMMA  171 

Gamma  Beta  Phi  183 

Gandolfi,  Matthew  242 

Gandy,  Dr.  Rex  83 

Gandy,  Frank  186,282 

Gantt,  Kenyell  72 

Gantt,  Libby  205,218,282 

Gardes,  Benjamin  240 

Gardner,  Amy  158 

Gardner,  Ariel  282 

Gardner,  Seth  258,282 

Garin,  Adam  266 

Garraway,  Greer  228,282 

Garrett,  Comekio  159,282 

Garrett,  Jammie  283 

Garver,  Myles  240 

Garvin,  Rachel  230,283 

Garzon,  Juan  126 

Gaskill,  Stacey  182 

Gasparrini,  Mary  226,227 

Gaston,  Anna  220 

Gaston,  Joanna  30,  53,228 

Gatlin,  Nikki  218 

Gaude,  Blase  28,250 

Gautier,  Luke  258,283 

Gavin,  Lindsey  228 

Geddes,  Benjamin  182 

Gee,  Jennifer  218 

Geoghegan,  Kyle  260 

Geriner,  Alex  262 

Gervais,  Kevin  240 

Gesvantner,  Jennifer  232 

Ghunmeyeen,  Michelle  170 

Giannini,  Richard  115 

Gibbe,  Kyle  266 

Gibson,  Alisha  83,181,283 

Gibson,  Calla  218 

Giegler,  Teresa  G.  283 

Gilt>ert,  Erin  222 

Gilbert,  Roderick  283 

Gilbert,  Veronica  230 

Gill,  Melody  220 

Gillies,  Amy  230 

Gillis,  Jennifer  178,182 

Gillis,  Matthew  242 

Gilman,  Claudette  214 

Gilmore,  Kathy  164,196 

Ginn,  Brittany  150 

Gipson,  LaToya  236,283 

Giroir,  Chris  182 

Givens,  Shiquita  283 

Gladney,  Whitney  283 

Glaviano,  Matthew  240 

Godbolt,  Adrienne  283 

Godfrey,  Michael  262,283 

Goff,  Kathleen  220 

Goff,  Preston  283 

Goin,  Mary  Katherine  190 

Golden,  Ana  284 

Golden,  Jesse  284 

Golden,  Stephanie  228 

Golden  Eagle  Welcome  Week  17,18,19 

Golden  Key  International  Honour  Society 

180 
Goldman,  Heather  220 


328 


INDEX 


Goldsmith,  Martha    284 
Golf  128,129 

Gollott,  Todd  258,284 

Gonsoulin,  Harry  250 

Gonzalez,  Melinda  171,228,229,284 

Gonzalez,  Rose  230,284 

Good,  Vererica  284 

Goodman,  Lauren  218,284 

Gordon,  [essica   100,216,284 

iordon,  Michelle  228 

Jordon,  Sarah  228,284 

Josa,  Meagan  284 

Eouaux,  Gene  30,31,33,155 

Grace,  Bernard  185,284 

Grace,  Jon  264 

Graduate  Education  Research  Association 

183 
Graduation  51 
Grady,  Alillian  236 
Iraef,  Lauren  230 
Grafton,  Leah  222 
traham,  Aaron    284 
Iraham,  Amy  73 
fraham,  Erica  284 
(rant,  Ashley  152,218 
trant,  Keith  256 

raves,  Brooke  220,284 

raves,  Erin  284 
jiray,  Jazmyn    284 
:ray,  Kathryn  150,218 
iray,  Shatara  284 

ray,  Vaughn  169 

ray,  Will  197 

ravson,  Rachel  315 

reek  Seekers  172 

reen,  Courtney  228 

jreen,  Dr.  Rick"  198 

i  reen,  Joshua  21 

jreen,  Kimberlv  173,195,285 

reen,  Kimberlv    285 
jreen,  LaCharles  285 

reen,  Latoria  216 

reen,  Laura  218 
jreen,  Leo  285 
|reen,  Margo  234 

reen,  Marquita  197,224,285 
|reen,  Matthew  285 

reen,  Nicole  133 

reen,  Quentin  75 

reer,  Ashley  285 

reer,  Brian  285 

regg,  Susannah  197,285 

regory,  Brittany  226,285 

regory,  Maxine  285 

remillion,  Tara  230 

iriffin,  Cecilv  285 

riffin,  Victoria  216,285 

riffin,  Wendell  285 

riffith,  Christopher  240 

riggs,  Elan  230 

rillot,  Caitlvn  230 

rillot,  Corinn  230,285 

rimes,  Dr.  Jay  51 

rishby,  Joni  285 

ros,  Aemee  170 

rush,  Heather  285 

aardina,  Ansley  285 

uess,  Beth  53,152,228 

uidroz,  Brian  240,286 

aidry,  Taylor  240,268 


Guiles,  Laura  52,53,152,178,222 

Guillot,  Anna  230 

Guiser,  Jinsey  286 

Gunn,  Jennifer  172,218 

Gunnell,  Scott  286 

Guo,  Mary  286,306 

Gustafson,  Eric  286 

Gutierrez,  Justin  286 

Gutter,  Kimberly  236 

Guy,  Daniel  250,251 

Guv,  Joshua  286 

Guy,  Stuart  260,261,286 

Gwin,  Mary  Katherine  110,160 


H 

Haag,  Tracie  172,228 
Habitat  For  Humanity  164 

Hager,  Benjamin  256 
Haggard,  Jodie  232 
Halev,  Dwana  193,286 
Haley,  Jordan  155,222 
Hall,' Antonio  201 
Hall,  Brittany  158,286 
Hall,  Lee  250 
Hall,  Patrina  216 
Hall,  Ryan  264 
Hall,  Tansy  101,21b 
Hall,  Travis  134 
Halley,  Jonathan  250,251 
Hall  of  Fame  104-109 
Hamilton,  Kristin  214 


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Hamilton,  Madeleine    101 
Hamilton,  Stacey  185,286 
Hamilton,  Stephanie  198 
Hammond,  Amanda  218,219,28b 
Hammond,  Markeshia    182 
Hammons,  Brian  250 
Hampton,  Amber  287 
Hanburv,  David  179 
Hancock,  Breanne  287 
Hancock,  Brennen  111,260 
Hancock,  Rachel  228 
Handshavv,  Allison  287 
Hanegan,  Vanessa  287 
Haney,  Scott  287 
Hanna,  Laura  287 


Hansell,  Johnny  248,287 

1  [anson,  Sarah  214 

Harbison,  Jeffrey  264 

Hard,  Jeremy    190,264 

Hardesty,  Noelle  226,227 

Hardges,  Aspen  224 

Harlson,  Shavaya   170,171 

Harmon,  Neal  '  287 

Harnish,  Melissa   150 

Harnish,  Nicole  287 

Harper,  Jillian  153,170,172,173,178,182,28/ 

Harper,  Lauren  230 

Harrell,  Ashley  136 

Harrington,  Liz  222,287 

Harris,  Joanna   216 

Harris,  Katie  78,218 

Harris,  Mary  Lee  67 

Harris,  Megan  63,155 

Harris,  Patrick  Thomas  287 

Harris,  Robert  190 

Harris,  Tiaura  187,288 

Harris,  Tineciaa  216 

Harris,  Tivan  288 

Harrison,  Chad  266 

Harrison,  Colin  266 

Harrison,  Lesley  226 

Harrison,  Mary  222,288 

Harrv,  Romania  288 

Hart,"  KeAmdra  195,288 

Harthorne,  Andrea  288 

Harthome,  Ashley  288 

Hartley,  Christen  206 

Harvey,  Candace  288 

Harvev,  Lewaire  228 


Harvey,  VVilbert  288 
Harvison,  Justin  256 
Harwood,  Krishna   206,230 
Haskin,  Lana  288 
Hasty,  Brian  163 
Hatten,  Nakkia    lc)3 
Haung,  Hailong   IN1-' 
Havlicek,  Amanda  288 
Hawkins,  David  262 
Hawkins,  Justin  288 
Hawkins,  Rosanna  169 
Hayes,  Krista  216,288 
Hayes,  LaShena  236 
Haves,  Valerie  288,31 1 
Haves,  krista    190 


INDEX 


329 


Haynes,  Jasmine  288 

Haynes,  Mallory  220 

Hearn,  Marcus  288 

Heath,  Andre  39 

Hebert,  Ronnie  152,173,178,240,268 

Heidelberg,  Sarah  163 

Heidingsfelder,  Christen  288 

Heindl,  Brittain  188,189,260 

Heinz,  Stephen  180 

Helfrich,  Lori  230 

Helton,  Kim  220 

Helton,  Kimberly  101 

Hembree,  Keith"  101,171,172,176,205,207,240 

Hembree,  Kelly  152,176,178,288 

Henderson,  Ashley  192 

Henderson,  Brittany  288 

Henderson,  Elbony  288 

Henderson,  Laquanda  288 

Henderson,  Terah  222 

Henderson,  Trace  260 

Henley,  Amanda  218 

Henner,  Branden  288 

Herring,  Greg  55,121 

Herrington,  Chirstie  216 

Herron,  Sherry  188,189 

Hester,  Ben  260 

Hester,  Seth  207,264 

Hickman,  Natalie  206 

Hicks,  Anthony  288 

Hicks,  Tiffany '228 

Higdon,  Haley  214 

Higgins,  Billy  246 

Higgins,  Kristin  232,288 

Hill,  Brandon  258 

Hill,  Dr.  Lilian  183 

Hill,  Greta  80,218 

Hill,  Jessica  226 

Hill,  Rufus  179,288 

Hillanbrand,  Scott  260 

Hillman,  Kathryn  214 

Hillman,  Zack  258,288 

Hilton,  Haley  172,218 

Hilton,  Kimberly  288 

Hilton,  Kyle  301 

Himmel,  Jeremy  266,267 

Hines,  Kathryn  230 

Hinton,  Adrienne  222,288 

Hinton,  Daniel  256,257 

Hirsch,  Rebecca  288 

Hobgood,  Daniel  266 

Hoffmann,  Jonathan  242 

Hogan,  Rachel  228 

Hoggatt,  Dorcas  288 

Holcomb,  Courtney  214 

Holcomb,  Hank  256 

Holder,  Leslie  152,155,205,228 

Holified,  Zach  288 

Holifield,  Kenya  190,197,288 

Holland,  Kaylah  288 

Holland,  Levonta  236 

Hollifield,  Holly  228 

Hollingsworth,"  Kelly  101,152,205,206,228 

Hollomon,  Sarah  232 

Holman,  Nathan  175 

Holmes,  Cassandra  175 

Holstead,  Carland  207,246 

Holt,  Jevelle  288 

Homecoming  28,31,33 

Honkala,  Ingrid  Garcia-Hansen  189 

Honors  College  89 


Honors  Student  Association  179 

Hopkins,  Bob  36 

Hopkins,  Kawauna  236 

Hopson,  Rayshun  41,190,195,288 

Horn,  Ashley  288 

Horn,  Jessica  169,288 

Home,  Brittany  178,228,288 

Home,  Donald  256 

Home,  Lauren  220 

Home,  Ronald  262 

Horton,  Cory  31 

Horton,  Shana  288 

Hosey,  Charae  288 

Hosey,  Corey  201 

Hosman,  Laura  178 

Hotard,  Reed  260,288 

House,  Terricka  288 

Houston,  Marcus  197 

Houston,  Robert  205 

Howard,  Sara  185 

Howell,  Brock  264 

Howell,  Emily  178,288 

Huckabee,  Eric  28,260 

Huddleston,  Rachael  288 

Hudnall,  Aakeela  173,185 

Hudson,  Ayana  288 

Hudson,  Brian  101,155,252 

Hudson,  Bridgette  M.  288 

Hudson,  Brieah  171,216,288 

Hudson,  Gloria  288 

Hudson,  Latara  187 

Hudson,  Timeka  289 

Huerta,  Jessica  142 

Huff,  Maressa  289 

Hughbanks,  Joe  163 

Hughes,  Brittany  159,289 

Hughes,  Christina  222 

Hughes,  Cresean  185,289 

Hughes,  Devin  289 

Hughes,  Lester  289 

Huguet,  Brittany  290 

Hull,  Cody  115,119 

Human  Rights  Center  289 

Hundt,  Kevin  242 

Hunt,  Quint  246 

Hunter,  Kaila  290 

Hurricane  Katrina  21,22,23 

Husband,  Deaudra  159,290 

Husband,  Michael  159 

Husband,  Shasta  17,28 

Hutson,  Rochelle  164,173,290 

Hymel,  Kimberly  230 

Hysom,  Jonathan  250 

Hyunh,  Tiffany  222 


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IDEAL  Women  172,173 
IMAGE  197 

Imbraguglio,  George  266 
Imran,  Moin  182,290 
Indest,  Julie  178,290 
Ingram,  Jared  246 
Inman,  Lindsey  47 
Interfraternity  Council  205 
Intramural  sports  47 
Iota  Phi  Theta  208,244,245 
Irby,  Steven  290 


Ishakarah,  Ashanti  181,290 
Ivins,  April  152,206,218,290 
Ivison,  Andy  258,290 
Ivy,  Shenika  216,290 
Iyanobar,  Angela  173 


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Jackson,  Apryl  290 

Jackson,  Bradley  290 

Jackson,  Charles  264 

Jackson,  Crystal  290 

Jackson,  David  290 

Jackson,  Elizabeth  290 

Jackson,  Jasmeial  290 

Jackson,  Jessica  230 

Jackson,  Kemiaya  290 

Jackson,  Le'Shannon  290 

Jackson,  Lekeba  101,290,304 

Jackson,  Matthew  250 

Jackson,  Natasha  290 

Jackson,  Porsha  157 

Jackson,  Ramon  264 

Jackson,  Rene  169,198,290 

Jackson,  Tiffany  290 

Jackson,  Titi  290 

Jalvia,  Lyndsey  30,31,33,93,155,216 

James,  Erret  291 

James,  Rachel  218 

James,  Ronekia  291 

Jantzen,  Ryan  262,291 

Jefferson,  Vanessa  216 

Jenkins,  Ashley  222,291 

Jenkins,  Christopher  240 

Jenkins,  Katherine  230 

Jenkins,  Kevin  262,291 

Jenkins,  Nettie  291 

Jenkins,  Tonya  153,291,349 

Jennings,  Kristen  226,227 

Jernighan,  Kendry  291 

Jett,  Robert  264  " 

Jex,  Anna  Kate  291 

Johnson,  Amy  218 

Johnson,  Brittany  S.  291 

Johnson,  Brittney  M.  152,291 

Johnson,  Candi  224 

Johnson,  Charles  153 

Johnson,  Crystal  291 

Johnson,  Demetris  75 

Johnson,  Erik  312 

Johnson,  Jeannette  230,291 

Johnson,  Jessica  216 

Johnson,  Joseph  291 

Johnson,  Kimberly  187,291 

Johnson,  Lakeisha  48,236 

Johnson,  Lashundra  291 

Johnson,  Latoya  216 

Johnson,  Latrinia  291 

Johnson,  Luke  96,101,119 

Johnson,  Marcus  23 

Johnson,  Morgan  132 

Johnson,  Nathaniel  291 

Johnson,  Richard  182,185,186 

Johnson,  Robin  291 

Johnson,  Sara  179 

Johnson,  Shakerra  291 

Johnson,  Sharae  216 

Johnson,  Sitaniel  291 


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INDEX 


Johnson,  Steve  128 
Johnson,  Tameekea  291 
[ohnson,  Terri  291 
Johnson,  Tomeka  198 
Johnson,  Whitney  250 
lohnson,  Yolanda  291 
Johnstion,  Lori  163 
Johnston,  Ashley  152 
Johnston,  Joshua  250 
Johnston,  Laurie  152,292 
Sfohnston,  Mitch  54,250,283 
'ohnston,  Nicholas  130 
ones,  Adam  292 
ones,  Ashley  292 
ones,  Barrett  214 
ones,  Brittany  169,197,292 
ones,  Casey  228 
ones,  Chandra  153 
ones,  Cynthia  216 
ones,  DAndrea  292 
iones,  Dalaman  169 
ones,  Derrick  169,292 
ones,  Dominick  169,293 
iones,  Fran  48,49,173 
ones,  Jamal  244,245 
iones,  Jennifer  218 
tones,  Katrina  224 
iones,  Kim  293 
iones,  Marquita  293 
'ones,  Mary  Anne  315 
ones,  Michayla  293 
ones,  Petrice  169,293 
ones,  Rachael  197,293 
ones,  Shari  216 
Jones,  Sheneka  173 
ones,  Tasha  159,293 
ones,  Tevor  266 
ordan,  Margaret  165 
ordan,  Monica  230 
ordan,  Rachel  293 
ordan,  Rhonda  216,293 
oyce,  Brian  242 
junearich,  Natasha  193,216 


(/ 

ane,  Alicia  293 

appa  Alpha  246 

appa  Alpha  Psi  208 

appa  Alpha  Theta  226,227 

appa  Delta  206,228,229,258 

appa  Sigma  250,251 

arliner,  Dianna  293 

attengel,  Corinne  293 

eenan,  Elizabeth  293,349 

ellerhals,  Brooke  150 

elly,  Erick  198 

elly,  Hannah  218,293 

elly,  Jimmy  198 

elly,  Kayla  293 

elly,  Sarah  293 

elly,  Schkaria  159,293 

emp,  Kiange  172,197,216 

endrick,  Robert  293 

ennard,  Crystal  293 

ennedy,  Cassie  188 

ennedy,  Courtney  218 

ennedy,  Kera  293 


Kennedy,  William  250 

Kenney,  Matthew  264 

Kensinger,  Katie  232 

Kent,  Bethany  220,293,349,350 

Kerr,  Daniel  67 

Kerschbaum,  Felipe  262,293 

Keyes,  Dewona  293 

Keyes,  Jamaal  254 

Keyes,  Percy  254 

Keyes,  Shellie  293 

Keys,  Joseph  293 

Keyseear,  jeffery  242,243 

Kidd,  Jessie  222 

King,  Amanda  31,39 

King,  Chad  28,205,207,284,293 

King,  Christopher  256 

King,  DeVita  197 

King,  Dustin  240 

King,  Jr.,  Willie  293 

King,  Justin   240 

King,  Zabrina   175 

Kingsdorf,  Caroline  178,220 

Kinn,  Cordell  159,293 

kinter,  Kaitlin  230 

Kirby,  Neal  176 

Kirkpatrick,  Kim  7C) 

Kitrel,  Stan  37 

Kittrell,  Eric  293 

Klauder,  Robby  259 

Kleamenakis,  John  266 

Klein, Jessica  157 

Kline,  Aquila  293 

Kneip,  Kathryn  226 

Knight,  Lisa  293 

Knowles,  Bene'  214,293 


Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 


Knox,  Shannon  232 
Koblas,  Kyle  264 
Kochtitzkv,  Johnny  260 
Kojic,  Dijana  125 
Kolb,  Melissa  175 
Kolbo,  Eadie  153 
Kolibal,  Joseph  315 
Kolin,  Dr.  Phillip  286 
Kolts,  Megan   123 
kopl .  |essii  ,i    2  M) 
Kowalski,  Aaron  240 
Kowalski,  Brian  240 
Kozakiewicz,  Samantha  230 
Krebs,  Jonathan  30,31,92,101,107 
Kren,  Adrienne  228,293 
Krhut,  Samual  264 
Krhut,  Sydney  155,220 
Kristiansson,  Johanna  129 
Kuczaj,  Dr.  Stan  88,89 
Kuhn,  Meagon  226 
Kurtz,  Angela  230 
Kuskin,  Dr.  William  286 
Kuykendall,  Jennifer  189 
Kwarteng,  Tasha  293 


L 

Labon,  Tiffany  182 

Lacey,  Blake  257 

Lacey,  Timothy  293 

Lackey,  Jessie  230 

Lacoste,  Serena  170 

Lacy,  Jessica  189 

Ladd,  Tyler  262 

Ladner,  Jordan  232 

Ladner,  Melissa  226,293 

Ladner,  Miriam  232,293 

Lafontaine,  Hannah  220 

LaGraize,  Matthew  262,293 

Lahuta,  Jennifer  218 

Laird,  Brittany  218 

Lamb,  Jessica  214 

Lambda  Sigma  179 

Lambert,  Erin  30,31,102,108,152,155,206,218 

Lambright,  Bart  293,349 

Lambuth,  Emily  293 

Lampkin,  Keith    lc>5 

Lanasa,  Danielle  230 

Lance,  Stefanie  218 

Landry,  Christopher  240 

Lane,  Alicia  102,152,155,220 

Lang,  Jessie  222,293 

Lang,  Melissa  222 

Lang,  Olivia  222,223 

Langford,  Courtney  150 

Langford,  Kelly  220 

Lares,  Dr.  Jameela  286 

Larke,  Emma  224 

Lassabe,  Carla  293 

Lassen,  Greg  314 

Lattanzi,  Lana  214 

Latza,  Sarah   160 

Laughlin,  Deret  293 

Laurendine,  Wesley  240 

Laury,  Krvstal  293 

Lawrence,  Leslie  214,293 

Lawrence,  Mandv  226 

Lawrence,  Mary  222 


INDEX 


— 


Lawson,  Robyn  293 

Layton,  Jacob  262,293 

Le,  Kiet  190,349 

Leake,  Josephy  294 

Ledbetter,  Robert  32,260 

Lee,  Andrea  294 

Lee,  Angela  294 

Lee,  Jacqueline  294 

Lee,  Jacquelyn  72 

Lee,  Jerri  294 

Lee,  Jonathan  242 

Lee,  Kelisha  294 

Lee,  Lauren  228,294 

Lee,  Megan  65,150,218 

Lee,  Natalie  173,185,294 

Lee,  Nathan  180,181,294 

Lee,  Permelia  294 

Lee,  Whitney  232 

Leek,  John  294 

Legacy  Association,  The  177,178,292 

Leggett,  Karrie  153 

Leggett,  LaTara  196 

Legrand,  Christopher  240 

Leland,  Michelle  218 

Lenoir,  April  294 

Lenoir,  Kathleen  222 

Lepre,  Jennifer  230 

Lestremau,  Lauren  102,206,222 

Lett,  Crystal  294 

Leufroy,  Chad  294 

Levens,  Kendall  150,178 

Lewellyn,  Bradley  256 

Lewis,  Bradley  244 

Lewis,  Carman  224 

Lewis,  Chris  176 

Lewis,  Courtney  294 

Lewis,  Deanta  294 

Lewis,  Haley  152,178,222,294 

Lewis,  Jeremy  250 

Lewis,  Kelly  '222,294 

Lewis,  Kimberly  294 

Lewis,  Nicholas  159,185,294 

Lewis,  Traci  162 

Lewis,  Virginia  220 

Liburd,  Tanika  124 

Liebig,  Lisa  294 

Liner,  Allyson  171,226,294 

Lingsch,  Kelsey  230 

Lippe,  Catherine  220 

Little,  Aliana  214 

Little,  Morgan  196 

Littles,  Maquitta  71 

Livingston,  Joshua  243 

Lobrano,  Megan  232 

Locke,  Lea  205,206,222 

Lockhart,  Alechia  170 

Loconte,  Serena  171,182 

Loehr,  Don  294 

Loenser,  Nate  39 

Loftm,  Kayla  230,294 

Lofton,  Courtney  230 

Lofton,  Tammy  165 

Loftus,  Justin  264 

Loggins,  Kon'Chata  294 

Lomas,  Tom  294 

Long,  Ashley  152 

Long,  Elizabeth  214,294 

Long,  Selina  234,235,294 

Lorenzo,  Thomas  294 

Lott,  Jennifer  224,294 


Lott,  Julia  180 
Lott,  Shan  158,178,181,294 
Lott,  Stacey  226 
Lovinggood,  Hillary  294,312 
Loworn,  Katherine  230 
Lowe,  Brain  266 
Lowery,  Patrick  178 
Lowrey,  Sara  226 
Lozes,  Lindsey  232,294 
Lucas,  Dr.  Aubrey  177 
Lucas,  Zundra  294 
Lumzy  Jr.,  Arthur  164,195,294 
Lupo,"  David  260,294 
Luyties,  Ricci  133 
Lyman,  Chris  205,262,294 
Lynchard  III,  Percy    242,294 
Lyons,  Jerome  D.  294 


M 

Mack,  Jessica  294 

Macklin,  Gail  123 

Maddox,  Ginger  179 

Maddox,  Marc  139 

Maestri,  Elizabeth  294 

Maestri,  Thomas  264 

Magee,  Andre  162 

Magee,  Courtney  232 

Magee,  Deandra  162 

Magee,  Eason  162 

Magee,  Roger  190 

Magee,  Shea  264 

Magee,  Sheena  294 

Magee,  Tyra  294 

Magee,  Yolonda  216 

Magger,  Aaron  294 

Magill,  Mandi  150,230 

Magrude,  David  258 

Mahoney,  Ryan  31,93,102,108,172 

Maisano,  Frank  294 

Malik,  Sady  169,192 

Malmberg,  Jeremiah  44,240,268 

Malone,  Daniel  294 

Malone,  Megan  230 

Malone,  Selethia  169 

Manning,  Carol  216 

Mannino,  Josh  152,178,205,240 

Mannion,  Brandi  222 

Mannoni,  Dr.  Raymond  151 

Manriquez,  Angela  294 

Mapp,  Jabari  198 

Marshall,  Andrea  294 

Marshall,  Ann  Debra  295 

Marshall,  Clifton  175 

Marshall,  MacAllister  152,295 

Marshall,  Matthew  258 

Marslander,  Amy  220 

Martel,  Allan  258,295 

Martin,  Alexander  264 

Martin,  Amber  295 

Martin,  Amelia  295 

Martin,  Amy  222 

Martin,  Carrie  Leigh  295 

Martin,  Codie  295 

Martin,  Dameka  295 

Martin,  Danielle  295 

Martin,  Elbernita  224,295 

Martin,  James  295 


Martin,  Keiwaun  295 

Martin,  Kelly  296 

Martin,  Kevin  189 

Martin,  Linda  296 

Martin,  Marcus  187,296 

Martin,  Michael  258,296 

Martin,  Ramonica  173 

Martin,  Sarah  198 

Marzoni,  Kelly  296 

Mason,  Joshua  266 

Mason,  Kwamina  152,198 

Mason,  Michelle  150 

Masson,  Caitlin  64 

Mathis,  Cheri  296 

Mathis,  Ellen  296 

Mathis,  Paula  89 

Mathison,  Clinton  262 

Matney,  Alyson  228,296 

Matthews,  Jade  158,180,181,195,296 

Matthews,  Jennifer  206,218 

Matthews,  Mario  296 

Matthews,  Sylvester  296 

Mauffray,  Conrad  296 

Mauldin,  Melissa  230 

Maurer,  Gregory  242 

May,  Lashonda  173 

Mayes,  Dr.  Michael  286 

Mayhall,  Lindsey  161,220 

Maynard,  Reo  216,296 

Mayo,  Jennifer  226,296 

Mayo,  Victoria  230 

Mays,  Carey  238,296 

Mays,  Karen  296 

Mazor,  Raymond  250 

McBride,  Mallori  218 

McBride,  Michael  72 

McCaleb,  Darren  258 

McCay,  Stephen  169,296 

McClary,  Katie  123 

McClendon,  Brittany  296 

McClintock,  Eryn  166 

McCoo,  Franklin  256,257 

McCormack,  Sheena  296 

McCoy,  Jerry  38 

McCrary,  Carlie  228,296,349,350 

McCray,  Courtney  216 

McCubbin,  Chad"  264 

McCumber,  Sean  69 

McDaniel,  Lucia  Marie  296 

McDaniel,  Shannon  296 

McDavid,  Stephanie  228 

McDonagh,  Thomas  258,297 

McDonald,  Celeste  232 

McDonald,  Stephen  296 

McDonough,  Robert  264 

McDonough,  Ronald  264 

McDougald,  Lauren  152,178,180,220, 

9,351 
McDowell,  Kaitlin  198 
McDowell,  Rachel  159,297 
McFarland,  Hilari  199 
McGarrh,  Laura  220,297 
McGee,  Brittany  297 
McGee,  James  157,158,181,297 
McGehee,  Kristy  182 
McGhee,  Airin  "159,297 
McGill,  Shannon  226 
McGluster,  Byron  297 
McGowan,  Lauren  173 
McGrath,  Sarah  228,297 


lift 


'•'1/Jsi 


297,3 


332 


INDEX 


Wis, 


Witt,  I 


or,  L 
Bdor,  T 


L 


:  McGraw,  Ashley  297 
|  McGree-Weekly,  Conie  190 
\  McGrew,  Chrystal  297 
|  McGuffee,  Justin  250 
|  Mclnnis,  Rhonda  297 

Mclnnis,  Robert  175 

Mclnns,  Paul  45 
i  Mcintosh,  Shannon  197 
;  Mclntyre,  Mason  250 

McKee,  Kasey  228,297 
i  McKennev,  Chrissie  189 

McKenzie,  Hance  250 

McKenzie,  Jessica  297 
';  McKercher,  Jaime  32,152,260,297 

McKinley,  Alvin  94,155,181,190,297 

McKinnie,  Aminah  297 

McKnight,  Courtney  163 


VIcLain,  Megan  226 
jVlcLaurin,  Sandra  297 
jvlcLelland,  Andrea  220,297 
VIcLemore,  Brandy  297 
VIcMahan,  John  240 
McManus,  Mary  Anna    1 70,297 
jVicMiller,  Tameka  216 
McNair,  Lindsay  28,228 
VlcNair  Scholars  84 
VlcNeil,  Kelly  230 
vtcNelis,  Joye  Lee  55,136 
vlcNellage,  Jessica  220 
vlcNulty,  Dedrian  238,297 
TcNutt',  Gay  142 
dcPhearson,  Gabriel  246 
4cRae,  Nate  195,297 
4cRanev,  David  156,298 
4cRath,'  Gerald  297 
vlcSparrin,  Samantha  214,298 
/IcSwain,  Mamre  298 
/IcWhorter,  Jonathan  250 
/leador,  Lindsey  228,298 
/leador,  Tyson  264 
/ledley,  Sheree  153,298 
<feek,~Jake  172,260 


Meeks,  Whit  178,240 

Meigs,  David   260 

Meinzinger,  Andrew  264 

Mejia,  Nereida  298 

Melacon,  Emily  232,298 

Mele,  Amanda  232 

Merkosky,  David  298 

Messer,  Laura  298 

Messina,  Andrew  240 

Meyer,  Jessica  51 

Mezey,  Dylan  256 

Mickens,  Delandra  224,298 

Miller,  Alex  222 

Miller,  Edrick  153 

Miller,  Jeremv  155,205 

Miller,  Kevin  250 

Miller,  Krista  169 

Miller,  Laura  298 

Miller,  LeAnne  150,298 

Miller,  Nicki  164 

Miller,  Toni  153 

Miller,  Whitney  R.  298 

Miller,  William  250 

Mills,  Chris  298,349 

Mills,  Diana  298 

Mills,  Sharlev  222 

Millsap,  La'foria  298 

Milton,  Lakendria  185,298 

Miner,  Colin  131 

Mingo,  Linsey  32,260,298 

Minor,  Latessa  216 

Miranov,  Victoria  230 

Miss  Southern  Miss  95 

Miss  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 

Pageant  52,53 
Mitcham,  Ben  82 
Mitchell,  Cashenna  298 
Mitchell,  Chuck  174,175 
Mitchell,  Jennifer  226,227 
Mitchell,  lustin  246 
Mitchell,  Kati  170 
Mitchell,  Kristen  155,220 
Mitchell,  Latova  79,196 
Mitchell,  Leann  K.  299 
Mitchell,  Meaghan  153,220 
Mitchell,  Michael  264 
Mitchell,  Mike  33,39 
Mitchell,  Travis  242 
Mitzel,  Eddie  175,242 
Mock,  Matthew  246 
Moe,  Tara  222 
Moen,  Michael  264 
Moffett,  Brandon  207,242 
Moffett,  Tyesha  299 
Moiren,  Megan  299 
Mojzis,  Allison  189,299 
Moncure,  Timothy  158 
Montarious,  Knight  299 
Montgomery,  Barrington  299 
Montgomery,  Roshonda  234 
Montgomery,  Sheree  159,299 
Moody,  Semiko  254 
Moore,  Adam  102,175,194 
Moore,  Chalisa  299 
Moore,  Laura  Beth  299 
Moore,  Luci  218,299 
Moore,  Madison  159,299 
Moore,  Mark  20 1 
Moore,  Monica  R.   299 
Moore,  Rebecca  214 


Moore,  Ta-Taneka  299 

Mora,  David  242,243 

Moran,  Jennifer  218 

Moran,  Julie   65 

Moree,  Christopher  260 

Moreno,  Veronica   220,299 

Morgan,  Daniel  82 

Morgan,  Faith  232 

Morgan,  Jacob  264 

Morgan,  Kenata  236 

Morgan,  keri  226,299 

Morgan,  Stacy  216,299 

Morgan,  Suzi"  299 

Morien,  Megan  150 

Morris,  David   172,260 

Morris,  Rheo  169,182,299 

Morris,  Whitney  218,219 

Mosby,  Lacasa  163 

Moses,  Erin  38 

Mosley,  Jonathan  242 

Moslev,  Stephanie  169,300 

Mosley,  Travis  258 

Moss,  Alex  300 

Most  Outstanding  Freshmen  111 

Mouledous,  Scott  240 

Mr.  Southern  Miss  95 

Muccino,  Frederick  258,300 

Mueller,  Kami  220,221 

Mullen,  Rachel  230 

Mullins,  Adrienne  152 

Munguia,  Denissa  Rivas  de  274 

Murch,  Brittany  222 

Murdock,  Jeffery  201 

Murph,  Christina  220 

Murphy,  Delyth  226,227,273 

Murphy,  Kasey  230 

Murphy,  Kellen  230 

Murphy,  Mary  Beth  228,300 

Murphy,  Merri  300 

Murphy,  Tiffany  163 

Murray,  Dustin  250 

Murray,  Michelle  222 

Murray,  Shani  220 

Music  Department  68 

Musick,  Kacey  67 

Mutual,  Kelly  300 

Mutziger,  William  262 

Myers"  Bradley  250,283 

Myers,  Dan  267 

Myers,  James  300 

Myles,  Erica  197,224 


N 


it 


NAACP  186,187 

Nabors,  Brandon  254 

Nabors,  Cassie  300 

Nagurnev,  Eric  179,191 

Nail,  Andy  258,300 

Napier,  George   152,240,269 

Napier,  Stephanie  42,102,152, 172, ISM, 220, 

300 
Narra,  Nikhila    126 
Nash,  Kantrell  289 
Nash,  Katrel  197 
Nathan,  Torey   182 
National  Pan-Hellenic  Council  205 
National  Panhellenic  Council  205,208 


INDEX 


333 


National  Residence  Hall  Honorary  171 
National  Society  of  Black  Engineers  198 

Nations,  Daniel  300 

Necaise,  Heather  195 

Neece,  Derek  300 

Neel,  Jason  34,260 

Nehlig,  Anne  152,179,300 

Nelson,  Anthony  159 

Nelson,  Chentell  300 

Nelson,  Jenesa  300 

Nelson,  Shawn  119 

Nelson,  Stephen  264 

Nettles,  Christina  300 

Neu,  Andrea  189,300 

New,  Zach  262 

Newbold,  Tabitha  226 

Newman,  Amanda  222,300 

Newman,  Ashley  300 

Newman,  Chelsea  78,218,300 

Newman,  Lucy  171,172,226 

Newman,  Molly  228 

Newman,  Nina  232 

New  Orleans  Bowl  115,118 

Newton,  Rachel  222,300 

Nezat,  Kevin  260,261 

Nguyen,  Hong  300 

Nguyen,  Khue  181 

Nguyen,  Linda  34 

Nguyen,  Sofia  300 

Nguyen,  Tina  172,226 

Nguyen,  Ulnda  190 

Nicchols,  Christina  185 

Nicholas,  John  264 

Nichols,  Christina  170 

Nicholson,  Ashley  300 

Nicholson,  Sara  155,206,222,300 

Nick,  Melissa  214,300 

Nitchampburg  54,55 

Nix,  Rachel  175 

Nix,  Samantha  300,349,351 

Noble,  Andrew  68 

Nobles,  Allen  163 

Norman,  Blair  52,53,230 

Nosser,  Justin  246 

Nowell,  Shannon  228 

Nunnally,  Tasyana  300 


o 

O'Brien,  Molly  228 

O'Cain,  Danielle  232 

O'Connel,  Marie  287 

O'Keefe,  Jeff  205,250 

Odie,  Chadrick  198,209,238,239,300 

Odom,  Neva  300 

Odom,  Rachel  218 

Ohman,  Mark  264 

Okhomina,  Kalisheah  216 

Olin,  Susan  166 

Olive,  Jessica  216 

Omega  Psi  Phi  208,252 

Omicron  Delta  Kappa  194 

Orr,  Daniel  260 

Ortlepp,  Ken  68 

Oster,  Marcus  262 

Ott,  Joanna  222 

Ott,  Trevor  242 

Outlaw,  Kierra  173,181,300 


Outstanding  Freshmen  110 

Ovella,  John  240 
Ow,  Lina  150 
Owens,  Jessica  349 
Owens,  Kawaski  254 
Owens,  Tammy  187 
Owens,  Terria  L.  300 
Owens-Sabir,  Nadirah  187 
Oxam,  Brad  67 


Pace,  Adam  264 

Pace,  Holly  152,178,218,300 

Pace,  Jessica  214,300 

Pace,  Thomas  300 

Paciera,  Elise  230 

Page,  Lisa  161,206,226,227 

Pair,  Dylan  258,300 

Palmer,  Christen  220 

Palmer,  Corky  139 

Palmer,  Jonathan  102 

Palmer,  Mary  Clare  228,300 

Pankiewicz,  Sarah  192 

Panther,  Scott  300 

Parker,  Anthony  240 

Parker,  Erica  226,300 

Parker,  Erin  150,222,300 

Parker,  Jenny  222 

Parker,  Marilyn  176 

Parker,  Rosie  180 

Parks,  Beverly  300 

Parks,  Essilyn  300 

Parnell,  Cynthia  183 

Parrado,  Natalia  127 

Parson,  Ryan  256 

Parsons,  Nathan  28,242 

Pass,  Jeffery  260 

Pate,  Tiffany  234,235 

Patel,  Dipali  300 

Patel,  Madhavi  188 

Pates,  Jeff  191 

Patterson,  Brittany  228,300 

Patterson,  Courtney  230 

Patterson,  Gordon  300 

Patterson,  Jennifer  300 

Patterson,  Jessica  196 

Patterson,  Tyler  260 

Patton,  Daphne  158,300 

Paul,  Dr.  Joe  98 

Payne,  Antwuan  195 

Payne,  Brandi  164 

Payne,  Chris  349 

Payne,  Janet  49,102,173,180,218,300,346,349 

,350,352 
Payne,  Lauren  228 
Pecot,  Jeannette  228 
Pegues,  Jonathon  190 
Pendley,  Jennifer  169 
Pennebaker,  Anne  206 
Pennington,  Diana  197 
Peoples,  Leandria  301 
Perez,  Andes  301 
Perryman,  Alford  238,301 
Perryman,  Vorice  301 
Petcher,  Jennifer  89,158,301,349,351 
Peter,  Alex  222 
Peterson,  Craig  240 


Pettus,  Emily  228 

Phi  Beta  Sigma  208,254 

Phi  Eta  Sigma  180,181 

Phi  Kappa  Phi  307 

Phi  Kappa  Phi  Silver  Bowl  Winner  97 

Phi  Kappa  Tau  256,257 

Philabaum,  Geoffrey  301 

Phillip,  Leslie  214 

Phillippi,  Lindsay  228,301 

Phillips,  Cory  260 

Phillips,  Eric  301 

Phillips,  Jen  222 

Phillips,  Jennifer  102 

Phillips,  Jonathan  209,238,301 

Phillips,  Laura  214 

Phillips,  Tyronza  224 

PhiMu  206,230,258,259 

Phi  Mu  Alpha  Sinfonia  200 

Phipps,  Lauren  232 

Phi  Sigma  Pi  181 

Pi  Beta  Phi  232 

Pickens,  Tremayne  301 

Picture  Perfect  Models  159 

Piddington,  Kathryn  150,232,301 

Pierce,  Deane  218 

Pierce,  Dr.  Willie  Lee  75 

Pieri,  Alessandro  240 

Pigott,  Gwendolyn  301 

Pigott,  Tiffany  232,302 

Pi  Kappa  Alpha  258,259 

Pi  Kappa  Phi  32,261,292 

Pikul,  Maggie  228 

Pitalo,  Courtney  302 

Pitre,  John  264 

Pittman,  Hannah  218,302 

Pittman,  Omari  110,159,197,302 

Pittman,  Shelton  158,180,181,302 

Pittman,  William  250 

Pitts,  Allison  232 

Pitts,  Brady  160,302 

Pitts,  Carmen  152,302 

Pluhar,  Raymond  189 

Poelma,  Justin  302 

Polk,  Emily  188,302 

Pollard,  Kristal  173,178,302 

Ponder,  Breonna  17,302 

Pood,  Dr.  Elliot  61 

Poothullil,  Tess  150 

Pope,  Ann  315 

Popovich,  Zach  260 

Porter,  Stephen  37 

Porter,  William  264 

Powell,  Charlene  302 

Powell,  Derrick  262 

Powers,  Christiana  302 

Poynde,  Will  40 

Prater,  Bridget  P.  302 

Presbyterian  Fellowship  165 

Presley,  Lauren  222 

Press,  Dr.  Bob  289 

Prestridge,  Heather  302 

Price,  Meredith  218,302 

Price,  Vincent  178,180,181,182,302 

Pride,  Shaundraya  173,195 

Pride  of  Mississippi,  The  27,28,148,149,15 

Priest,  Megan  164 

Prine,  Kathleen  302 

Pritchett,  Amanda  226 

Privett,  Kelley  228,302 

Prude,  Jessica  193,216,269 


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334 


INDEX 


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Prude,  Lesley  152 
Pruett,  Delaina  150,302 
Psychology  Club  195 

Puckett,  Gregory  260 
Puckett,  Melissa  150,218,302 
Puente,  Daniel  De  La  156 
!  Pugh,  Danielle  81 
Pylant,  Adrienne  218 


Reiss,  Ronald  256 

Rembert,  Cheree  228 

Renaud,  Dustin  205,258,303 

Reno,  Dustin  207 

Renz,  Edward  246 

Residence  Hall  Association  168,169 

Reynolds,  Taneisha  158,159 


Richardson,  Michael  254 
Richmond,  Levance  303 
Richoux,  Alexandra  230 
Richoux,  Ronald  240 
Ricketson,  Andrea  304 
Rieder,  Elyse  228 
Ries,  Bryon  175 


Q 


19,1 


Quave,  Deborah  C.  302 
Quick,  Monica  T.  302 
Quinn,  Joshua    159,302 
Quinnelly,  Jenny  182,303,350 
Quint,  Kelly  76,218 


R 


Rabalais,  Amanda  150,230 
iRachal,  Hannah  110,222 
Ragland,  Bryan  266 
Raiford,  Karen  L.  303 
Rainey,  Cassie  232 
Ramage,  Christopher  250 
Ramey,  Kyle  128 
Ramsay,  Miranda  L.  303 
Ramsey,  Victoria  228,303 
Rand,  Kelly  M.  303 
Randall,  Dina  163 
jRandall,  Dorian  163 
•xandle,  Monica  163,303 
handle,  Steven  248,303 
! danger,  Justin  240 
Rankin,  Jordan  230 
Rankin,  Joseph  254 
Rankin,  Mirshonda  303 
Ratcliff,  Will  165,190 
Ratlif,  Jenifer  303 
Ratlif,  Jessica  303 
jlau,  Jessica  164 
Rawlins,  Jamie  220,303 
Rawls,  Kimberly  303 

lay,  Matthew  303 

lay,  Stevie  258 

layford,  Rosalyn  303 

lead,  Laura  303,307 

leady,  Phillip  264 

leady,  Stacey  39,89 

lecreation  Majors  Association  198 

vedd,  Aaron  185 

'eece,  Matthew  250 

leed,  Arianne  303 

teed,  Kendra  136 

leed,  Kirby  303 

feeder,  Robert  172,260 

leese,  Dameshia  216 

,eese,  Sarah  303 

beeves,  Gregory  244,245 
eeves,  Laura  222 
egan,  Bridget  216 
egan,  Regina  214 
eiber,  Nicholas  264 
eid,  Ryan  260 
einhart,  Adam  258 
eischmann,  Stacv  64 


Photo  by  Matikia  Wilson 

Rho  Alpha  207 
RhoChi  206 

Rhodes,  Landon  250,303 
Rich,  John  303 
Richards,  Brett  264 
Richards,  Justin  256 
Richards,  Roz  30,31,178,222 
Richardson,  Beth  178,228,303 
Richardson,  Claire  218 
Richardson,  Lindsay  218,303 


Rieux,  Sharmaine  304 
Rigney,  Lauren  230 
Rilette,  Joshua  240 
Riley,  Blake  250 
Roark,  Benjamin  250 
Roberson,  Dr.  Thelma  183 
Roberts,  Christopher  266 
Roberts,  Dr.  Judith    193 
Roberts,  Latoya  173 
Roberts,  Mandy  222,304 


INDEX 


}35 


Robertson 
Robichaux 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 
Robinson, 


|ohn  264 
,  Ashley  220,304 
Aaron  "304 
Andrea  214 
Brooke  Anne  120,222 
Channing  150,304 
Kateecha  304 
Kathryn  220 
Kyra  214,304 
LaShenya  195 
Lashonya  304 
Pamela  187 


Rowe,  Egan  189 
Rowley,  Randy  127 
Roy,  Davis  175 
Rudiger,  Jared  266 
Rudzki,  Kate  178,190,305 
Ruff,  Amy  165 
Ruffin,  Ellen  313 
Ruffin,  Lakeisha  305 
Ruffin,  Lianakesi  198 
Runnels,  Dee  Anna  172,228 
Rush,  Leslie  46,260 
Rush,  Neely  228 


Photo  by  Molly  Buchanan 

Robinson,  Sarah  Catherine  88,218 

Robinson,  Shantae  304 

Robinson,  Sophia  158,182,216 

Robinson,  Takesha  170 

Roby,  Alexis  187 

Roby,  Alicia  173,304 

Robyn,  Mary  165 

Rocha,  Adriel  207,250 

Rodgers,  Nicole  305 

Rodgers,  Tricia  228 

Rogers,  Mary  214 

Rogers,  Naomi  305 

Rogers-Warden,  Thomas  201 

Roman,  Scott  62 

Romero,  Johanna  228 

Romig,  Brittany  230 

Rone,  Pamela  232 

Roots  and  Shoots  188,189 

Rose,  Terrick  197 

Rose,  Lauren  214,305 

Rosebur,  Jennifer  159,305 

Rosenfield,  David  189 

Ross,  Barbara  49 

Ross,  Toylasa  S.  305 

Rossomando,  Deborah  305 

ROTC  45,174 

Roughton,  Melissa  164 

Rouse,  Sarah  150 

Rowe,  Corey  305 


Rush,  Ryan  169,305 
Russell,  Kyle  67 
Russell,  Lane  175,305 
Russo,  Kayla  150 
Russum,  Cliff  138 
Rust,  Erin  39,204,205,206 
Rutherford,  Jill  23 
Ryan,  Dr.  Maureen  286 
Ryan, Frances  220 
Ryan,  Heidi  228 
Ryan,  Stephen  28,240,279 


i 


Sabin,  Joseph  240 
Saksa,  Christopher  258 
Saliba,  Mary  Paige  220 
Salley,  Whitney  230 
Sanchez,  Patrick  188 
Sanchez,  Rafael  256 
Sanders,  Alexis  175 
Sanders,  Amber  305 
Sanders,  Jessica  218 
Sanders,  Kim  37 
Sanders,  Kimberly  198 
Sanford,  Chrissy  228 
Santillan,  Alina   152 
Santmyer,  Amanda  218 


Saputo,  Paul  110,260 

Sartin,  Desiree  234,305 

Sarton,  David  103,305 

Satcher,  Shayna  305 

Saucier,  Jarod  305 

Saucier,  Kris  258,305 

Saucier,  Tyra  216,305 

Savell,  Ron  54 

Sawant,  Pradnya  189 

Sayger,  Toni  305 

Scairono,  Nikki  222 

Scanlan,  Beth  35,103,305 

Schaffer,  Amber  150 

Scharfenstein,  Erica  232 

Schatzman,  Robert  250 

Scheetz,  Michael  34 

Schilling,  Rebbecca  189 

Schlesinger,  Sara  226,305 

Schlesinger,  Sarah  230 

Schraeder,  Adam  207 

Schraedor,  Christopher  250 

Schroeder,  Daniel  256 

Schultz,  Leah  171,214 

Scianna,  Katie  220 

Scott,  Ebony  185 

Scott,  Pamela  103,152,205,211,224,305 

Scott,  Rodnick  248,305 

Scott,  Tyeisha  197,198 

Scretching,  Crystal  305 

Scrodins,  Kimberly  305 

SeaLJeb  262 

Seibert,  Brittany  305 

Sekul,  Chase  264 

Self,  Travis  162 

Sellers,  Stephen  242 

Selmon,  Jysyria  305 

Sentell,  Christopher  258 

Serpente,  Anna  220 

Serpente,  Charles  264 

Serralta,  Ednali  132 

Serret,  Lauren  222 

Seyfarth,  Candace  305 

Seymour  43,121 

Seymour,  Cassie  230 

Shackleford,  Jessica  226,305,349,351 

Shadeed,  Matthew  240 

Shaffer,  Amber  220 

Shamp,  Randi  220 

Shannon,  Lesley  178 

Shannon,  Rachael  220 

Sharp,  Tom  28,169,305 

Shavers,  John  250 

Shavers,  Marquita  224 

Shaw,  Laura  230 

Shea,  Reid  240 

Sheard,  Duane  254 

Sheets,  Megan  218,305 

Shelby,  Linda  232 

Shelby,  Tiffany  216 

Sheppard,  Erin  171,205,206,220 

Sheridan,  Julie  170,218 

Sherita,  Paige  305 

Shields,  Antwynette  305 

Shields,  Kristen  81 

Shim,  Moojoon  189 

Shirley,  Kate  220 

Shubert,  Katie  205,206,230 

Shull,  Caroline  228 

Sibley,  Lacy  226 

Sifuertes,  Margaret  181 


336 


INDEX 


Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon  262 

Sigma  Chi  207 

Sigma  Gamma  Rho  208,234,235 

Sigma  Phi  Epsilon  207,266,267 

Sigma  Xi  306 

Silva,  Kevin  240 

Simmons,  Denisha  34 

Simmons,  Kimwantanial  163 

Simpson,  Benjamin  305 

Simpson,  Emily  173 

Simpson,  Eris  305 

Simpson,  Joel  258 

Simpson,  Pacina  305 

Simpson,  Shannon  305 

Sims,  Dylan  262,305 

Sims,  Erica  222 

Sims,  Frances  305 

Sims,  Gail  111,305 

Sims,  Ginny  222 

Sims,  Lavee  164 

Sims,  Marquel  159 

Sims,  Priscilla  305 

Sims,  Thomas  262 

Sims,  Zachary  266 

Singleton,  Rogdric  248,305 

Singley,  George  130 

Jingley,  Tessa  220 

Sistrunk,  Jason  250 

ikaggs,  Adam  54,250,283 

Bkelton,  Katye  228 

ikjoldager,  Karly  220 

pkrmetti,  Tiffany  220,306 

jlawson,  Polly  230,306 

Jloan,  Dr.  Stephen  287 

ilobidnik,  Zdenko  250 

imajd,  Samantha  306 

imith,  Anna  150,172,222,306 

imith,  Ansley  172,228 

imith,  Antwoine  254 

imith,  Ashley  169 

Smith,  Austin  A.  306 

imith,  Chelsey  187,306 

Smith,  Christie  306 

Smith,  Christina  230 

Imith,  Courtney  185,306 

imith,  Crystal  232,306 

i.mith,  Dana  228,306 

.imith,  Dana  Elise  163 

Smith,  David  306 

mith,  Deante  205,209,238,306 

mith,  Deshavion  306 
■mith,  Diana  306 
imith,  Edrick  254,306 
mith,  Elizabeth  183 
•mith,  Eric  257 
•mith,  Ethan  250 
mith,  Heath  264 

mith,  Jamaya  248,306 

mith,  James  258 

mith,  Jason  198 

mith,  Jazmyn  306 

mith,  Jenniffer  306 

mith,  Joshua  307 

mith,  Justin  153,181,250,307,349 

mith,  Kandy  307 

mith,  Karin  307 

mith,  Katherine  307 

mith,  Kimberly  236,307 

mith,  Kimyattia  307 

mith,  Latoya  236 


Smith,  Laura  307 

Smith,  Lauren  307 

Smith,  Megan  232,307 

Smith,  Michael  254 

Smith,  Monesca  307 

Smith,  Nathan  207,212,240 

Smith,  Prentiss  240 

Smith,  Rashad  254 

Smith,  Robin  222 

Smith,  Samantha  307 

Smith,  Steven  205,307 

Smith,  Terri  307 

Smith,  Tockcey  307 

Smith,  Tracy  148,151,159 

Smith,  Veronica  307 

Smith,  William  174 

Smith,  III,  Tracy  307 

Snell,  James  264 

Snell,  Stephen  262 

Snider,  Dustin  264 

Snider,  Joshua  264 

Snow,  Brad  148 

Soccer,  Women's  122 

Softball  142,143 

Sollie,  Steven  250 

Soloman,  Sarah  228 

Somers,  Austin  262,307 

Sommers,  Chad  308 

Songy,  Joseph  264 

Sorority  Recruitment  206 

Sorrell,  Kristen  82 

Sorrell,  LaShana  156,197 

Southern  Miss  Campus  Civitan  Club  164 

Southern  Misses  43 

Southern  Style  17,154 

Soutullo,  Lauren  220 

Sowder,  Justin  289 

Spann,  Crystal  308 

Spann,  Lindsay  308 

Sparks,  Brittany  232 

Sparks,  Lindsey  228 

Speer,  Kelly  172,226 

Speights,  Sharmeka  308 

Spencer,  Leslie  172,228,308 

Sprague,  Kelly  206,220,308 

Springer,  Monjineh  173,197,224,309 

Stackel,  Annie  228 

Staiger,  Katie  230 

Stallworth,  Betty  309 

Stamps,  Stephanie  220,221 

Stansell,  Kathleen  64,65 

Starks,  Ciera  309 

Stater,  Stacey  222,223 

Staurt,  Ed  207 

St.  Cyr,  Kellie  155 

Steadman,  Pelleree  97,103 

Stedman,  Tiffany  309 

Steelman,  Houstan  152,309 

Stennis,  Shayla  170,309 

Stephens,  Alyse  214 

Stephens,  Jasmine  133 

Stephens,  Monica  123 

Stephens,  Scott  256,257 

Stephens,  Tanisha  309 

Stevens,  Leslie  155,228 

Stevens,  Mahogany  159,309 

Stevens,  Monica  103 

Stevison,  Merissa  309 

Stewart,  Arthur  182 

Stewart,  Bridget  309 


Stewart,  Kelli  218 

Stewart,  Taj   173 

Stewart,  Tamekia  152 

Stewart,  Yolanda  236,237,309 

Stiebing,  Elizabeth  228 

Stiglets,  Haley  218 

Stockett,  Carrie  232 

Stogner,  Logan  182,183 

Stone,  Sarah  153 

Stovall,  Jennifer  309 

Strahan,  Brandy  309 

Street,  Miranda  171,220,309 

Street,  Tearanny  169,195 

Stribling,  Catrice  205,216 

Strickland,  Brandy  218 

Strickland,  Kery  250 

Stringer,  Courtney  189 

Strode,  Tamisha  224 

Stuard,  Megan  220 

Stuart,  Blake  250 

Stucke,  Shannon  232,309 

Student  Broadcasters  Association  153 

Student  Government  Association  43,92,93 

Student  Oceanographic  Society  189 

Student  Printz  157 

Student  Speech  and  Hearing  Associaton  153 

Study  Abroad  86 

Sullivan,  Kyle  309 

Sullivan,  Sarah  182 

Sumrall,  Ashley  309 

Sumrall,  Brandon  309 

Sutton,  Josh  262,309 

Sutton,  Trey  141 

Swann,  Brad  262,309 


T 

Tanner,  Brian  178,240,309 

Tapper,  Jenna  228,309 

Tart,  Samual  309 

Taylor,  Anthony  250 

Taylor,  David  195 

Taylor,  Katashia  216 

Taylor,  Krystal  159,309 

Taylor,  Lazarus  309 

Taylor,  Matt  309 

Taylor,  Rod  168,169,201 

Taylor,  Terrence  175 

Tedford,  Charles  264 

Tenney,  Charles  309 

Tennis  127 

Terese,  Robert  266 

Thacker,  Renee  232 

Thames,  Dr.  Shelby  30,31,51,58,59 

Thames,  Justin  250 

Tharp,  Jason  256 

Theatre  and  Dance  Department  66,67 

Therrell,  Lauren  220 

Thigpen,  Austin  309 

Thomas,  Brandon  240 

Thomas,  Davin  190,195 

Thomas,  Davin  309 

Thomas,  Henrv  309 

Thomas,  Jermaine  309 

Thomas,  Kaprice  309 

Thomas,  Quienesha  224,309 

Thomas,  Taneka  156,309 

Thomas,  Tracy  309,349 


INDEX         337 


II! 


Thomas,  Tracy  R.  309 
Thompson,  Amy  190 
Thompson,  Ashley  184,187,236,309 
Thompson,  Camellia  236 
Thompson,  His-Ling-Shi  309 
Thompson,  Jayme  171,309 
Thompson,  Jessica  A.  309 
Thompson,  Marcelene  196 
Thompson,  Rachel  309 
Thompson,  Vanessa  309 
Thompson,  William  190,309 
Thornton,  Anita  232,309 


Turner,  David  152,169,238,310 
Turner,  Kim  122 
Turner,  Krista  310 
Turner,  Lehendric  252 
Turner,  Luke  262,310 
Turner,  Michael  260 
Turner,  Natalie  310 
Turner,  Nicholas  262 
Tweedy,  Sara  190 
Tyler,  Jerrell  248 


CHI  O 


Photo  by  Jennifer  Petcher 

Thornton,  Anthony  266 

Thorton,  Sommer  220,309 

Thriffiley,  Cherie'  Kay  103,109,1 94,22^ 

Thurman,  Jonathan  309 

Thurman,  Leroy  309 

Thurman,  Rod  169,198,309 

Thurman,  Sara  310 

Tibbs,  Geoffrey  260 

Tilley,  Carrie  170,310 

Tilley,  Mandy  39 

Tillmon,  Takesha  173,310 

Tingstrom,  Daniel  250 

Tisdale,  Ivan  70 

Topp,  Wesley  162,163 

Torbert,  Jordan  220 

Torjusen,  Ashley  310 

Toups,  Nicole  230 

Townsend,  Carla  310 

Townsend,  Davis  310 

Townsend,  Jason  163 

Townsend,  Katie  163 

Track  124,125 

Trahan,Joe  126,127 

Trepagnier,  Lauren  230 

Trepagnier,  Tammy  236 

Triplett,  Ashley  228 

Triplett,  Nicole  169,310 

Trotter,  Nicholas  248,310 

Trotti,  Leigh  230,259 

Truitt,  Krvstal  232 

Tubbs,  Magon  150 

Tucker,  Billy  240 

Tullos,  William  240 

nstall,  Matthew  260 

v.uid,  Ashton  28,178 


u 


Ulrich,  Courtney  228 

Underwood,  Devann  170 

Underwood,  Rachel  M.  310 

Union  Advisory  Board  173 

University  Activities  Council  17,190,191,290 

Upton,  Amanda  310 

Urban,  Dr.  Marek  315 

Usnik,  Laura  158 


V.I.S.I.O.N.   158 

Vanderford,  Tommy  264 

Vann,  Zack  182 

Vaughn,  Erin  86,216,310 

Vaughn,  Kesha  185 

Veal,  Denise  235 

Veal,  Latoya  153,216,310 

Vernaci,  Zandy  206,228 

Verrette,  Ashley  178,222,310 

Verrette,  Bradley  240 

Viator,  Teddy  126,127 

Viehweg,  Robert  262 

Viehweg,  Trey  310 

Villaltta,  Patricia  310 

Villarreal,  Eduardo  260 

Vincent,  Emily  222 

Vines,  Haley  228 

Vinzant,  Ashley  228 

Volleyball  132,133 

Von  Irving,  William  Timber  190 


Voss,  Megan  228 
Votano,  Margarita  226,227 
Vowell,  Ginger  222 
Vu,  Julian  179 


w 

Wadsworth,  Amber  220,310 

Wagner,  Brittany  Y.  310 

Wagner,  Caitlin"  220 

Wagner,  Derek  242 

Wagner,  Josh  310 

Wagner,  Richard  240 

Wagner,  Tom  240 

Wahl,  Katie  230 

Wainwright,  Lauren  166,310 

Wakefield,  Richard  266,267 

Wakeland,  Barabara  218-219,310 

Waldrep,  Samantha  310 

Waldron,  Mary  Esther  228 

Waldrop,  Lance  258,310 

Waldrup,  Karen  178,220,310 

Walker,  Alice  187 

Walker,  Ashley  197,310 

Walker,  Britton  264 

Walker,  Chris  33,72,73,103,109,176,256,31C 

Walker,  Craig  162 

Walker,  David  152,155,190,310 

Walker,  Haley  218,310 

Walker,  Jeremy  258,310 

Walker,  Joan  310 

Walker,  Kristal  310 

Walker,  LaToya  175 

Walker,  Marv  Beth  26,39,164,178,350 

Walker,  Patrick  207,240 

Walker,  Shardae  310 

Walker,  Shaun  256,257 

Walker,  Shaun  310 

Wall,  Marv  Darby  220 

Wallace,  Dancia  198 

Wallace,  Jr.,  Jeffery  310 

Wallace,  Raven  224,310 

Walls,  Valencia  39,204,205 

Walters,  Brigette  220 

Walters,  Brittany  220,310 

Walters,  Hillarv  152,178,181,310 

Walters,  Josh  J82 

Walters,  Kathryn  310 

Walters,  Kristin  60 

Walters,  Lori  310 

Walters,  Marsha  183 

Walton,  Adrienne  173,310 

Walz,  Jessica  220 

Wambari,  Bernice  159 

Wambari,  Bernice  310 

Wand,  Curtis  250 

Ward,  Blavne  178 

Ward,  Brena  170,310 

Ward,  Christopher  250 

Ward,  lacqueline  163 

Ward,Ienell  170,310 

Ward,  Joshua  248,310 

Ward,  Lauren  76,103,205,206,218 

Ward,  Marvin  310 

Ward,  Woodrow  311 

Ward,  Wren  205,218,311 

Warden,  Makeshia  311 

Warren,  Brandon  264 


338 


INDEX 


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i'tinac 
einac 

iac 
(ass,) 
'ftli, 


tllbor 

H 
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;»e,L 
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kl 
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Warren,  Chenese  311 

Warren,  Elise  80,218 

Warren,  Krysten  311 

Warren,  Tammie  311 

Warrington,  Valerie  218,219 

Warshauer,  Bradley  115,276,311 

Washington,  Christopher  200,201 

Washington,  Larell  159 

Washington,  Raquel  124 

Waters,  Kristen  206,311 

Watkins,  Janet  232 

Watkins,  Kelli  222 

Watson,  Forrest  240 

Watson,  Laura  222 

Watson,  Mallori  152 

Watts,  I'Sha  158,173 

Watts,  Megan  230 

Watts,  Robert  311 

Weathers,  Virginia  226 

Weathersby,  Robert  311 

Weatherspoon,  Michele  311 

Webb,  Brandon  262,311 

Webb,  Lardarius  312 

Webster,  Chauncy  159 

Weinacker,  Elizabeth  31 2 

Weinacker,  Gray  30,31,47,93,152,178,240,312 

Weinacker,  Machel  110,172,222 

Weiss,  Jason  260 

Welch,  Barry  250 

Welch,  Elizabeth  218,312 

Welch,  Halima  182,234,312 

iWelch,  Kristen  349,351 

IWelch,  Steve  75 

Wellborn,  Allison  222 

iWellington,  Ailes  312 

Wells,  Adam  158 

Wells,  Omari  312 

i  Wells,  Stephanie  312 

'Wells,  Tori  124 

jWelsey,  Joseph  262 

jWentzell,  Lisa  312 

Wesley,  Joseph  312 

(Wesley,  Maggie  155,205,222 

Wesley  Foundation  162 

(West,  Abbye  163,191 

West,  Andrew  194,195 

West,  Jennifer  192,312 

Wheat,  Alan  153 

Wheat,  Jason  256 

Wheeler,  Brooke  188 

Vheeler,  Carla  216 

Wheeler,  Kendel  312 

Vheeler,  Kevin  61,153 

Vhiddon,  Justin  266 

Vhite,  Anna  313 

Vhite,  Arrian  313 

White,  Carley  218,313 

Vhite,  Carrie  216 

White,  Jade  150 

Vhite,  Jessica  313 

Vhite,  Lauren  218 

White,  Levi  163 

White,  Lucilya  163 

White,  Mary  313 

White,  Misty  313 

Vhite,  Robyn  313 

Vhite,  Roderick  195 

Vhite,  Samantha  313 

Vhite,  Thomas  266 

Vhiteman,  Nicole  214 


Whiteside,  Matthew  250 

Whittle,  Quintasha  313 

Who's  Who  98,99,100,101,102,103 


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Icots,  Joelle  169,216 

lhelm,  James  266 

Ikinson,  Genevieve  313 

lkinson,  Megan  152,206,220 

Ikinson,  Noel  156 

Iks,  Mary  Frances  222,313 

lliams,  Addie  150 

lliams,  Alexis  197 

lliams,  Amber  313 

lliams,  Ariel  158,313 

lliams,  Beth  160,313 

lliams,  Brian  179.313 

lliams,  Catherine  220 

lliams,  Kareba  313 

lliams,  Kimberly  159,313 

lliams,  Koko  158 

lliams,  LaDarius  179 

lliams,  Lakecia  169 

lliams,  Lauren  228 

lliams,  Lee  260 

lliams,  Maggie  298 

lliams,  Markesa  313 

lliams,  Stephanie  313 

lliams,  Suesanna  124 

lliams,  Tabitha  184,187,236,313,349 

lliams,  Tavarres  118 

lliams,  Tiffany  224,313 

lliams,  Wayne  124 

lliamson,  Allie  220 

lliamson,  Ashley  232 

lliamson,  Elizabeth  313 

lliamson,  Randall  313 

lliamson,  Sasha  220 

lliamson,  Wyatt  313 

lliford,  James  275 

His,  Elizabeth  74 

His,  Hanna  228 

His,  Oren  258 

His,  Timothy  314 

lson,  Amanda  314 

lson,  Charli  218 

lson,  Cindy  314 

lson,  Eleanor  214 

lson,  Herman  201 

lson,  Jamesia  236 

lson,  Keith  164,314 

lson,  Matikia  349 

lson,  Raven  173 


lson,  Rikki  314 
lson,  Sondra  314 
ndham,  Elizabeth  314 
neki,  Ashley  222 
nston,  Prince  314 
nter,  Edward  262 
sely,  Angela  188,189 
ttmann,  Dana  314 
ttmann,  Kristi  222 
Wolfe,  Coleena  226 
Wolfe,  Dr.  Brent  198 
Wolfe,  Terri  218 
Womack,  Crystal  314,349 
Womack,  Emily  188,189 
Womack,  Laneisha  349 
Wong,  Meredith  228 
Wood,  David  63 
Wood,  Derik  314 


Wood,  Jim  264 
Wood,  Michael  264 
Woodcock,  Dana  218 
Woodley,  Olenthia  170,314,349 
Woods,  Jerid  315 
Worthy,  Edward  315 
Wortly,  Edward  190 
Wozniak,  Lauren  178 
Wrice,  Jacquinn  315 
Wright,  Andrew  264 
Wright,  Jackie  315 
Wright,  Kristofer  198 
Wright,  Parrish  315 
Wright,  Shamika  103,180,315 
Wrigley,  Eric  312,315,349 
Wynn,  Brittonie  315 
Wynn,  Shane  258,315 


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Yeatman,  Matthew  260 
Yennie,  Jessica  230 
Young,  Amanda  230 
Young,  Brandon  250 
Young,  Derrick  198 
Young,  Emily  232 
Young,  Jill  315 
Young,  Krystal  216 
Young,  Leah  197 
Young,  Mark  315 
Young,  Sarah  218 


Zeanah,  Sam  260 
Zelenka,  Emily  152,172,228 
Zeta  Phi  Beta  208,236,237,255 
Zewe,  Bridget  232 
Ziegler,  Cassie  49,173 
Zieman,  Christina  220 
Ziz,  Kaitlin  205,206,222 
Zuccaro,  Charles  262,315 
Zumbro,  Kristopher  256 


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Photo  by  Janet  Payne 


lives  through  its  student  body,  and  more  importantly 


through  the  actions  taken  by  students  after  graduation. 


When  their  time  here  is  over,  it  is  up  to  students  to 


continue  to  build  the  legacy,  striving  constantly  to  better 


themselves  and  the  community  in  which  they  practice 


their  profession.   With  great  pride,  confidence  and  care, 


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Southern  Miss  graduates  enter  fields  from  art  to  zoology 


and  spread  the  ideals  of  Southern  Miss  and  its  rich 


legacy  throughout  the  world.  The  importance  of  this 


legacy  is  that  regardless  of  future  failures  or  triumphs, 


students  of  Southern  Miss  will  always  be  members  of 


the  Golden  Eagle  family. 


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How  a  legacy  is  defined  and  how  a  legacy  is  playe 


out  in  the  life  of  each  student  is  contingent  on  th   1 


Photo  by  Chris  Payne 


situation.  Through  the  events  of  the  last  year  an 


through  the  response  to  these  events,  the  Souther 


Miss  legacy  was  seen  to  be  an  unquenchable  fore 


that  saturates  a  large  portion  of  the  student  bod1 


Despite  this,  the  individual  instances  of  the  legac 


rely  on  each  student  to  take  up  his  or  her  part  and  d 


everything  possible  to  better  the  community  or  fulfi 


the  needs  of  a  group  or  even  an  individual  in  need. 


The  impact  of  the  last  year  was  felt  in  many  theater: 


in  our  homes,  our  friendships,  our  families  and  eve 


our  personalities.  With  this  in  mind,  there  are  choice 


to  be  made.  We  can  sit  back  and  enjoy  the  ride  throug 


the  rest  of  our  stay  at  Southern  Miss  and  through  th 


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hany  Kent 


rest  of  our  lives,  or  we  can  take  the  Golden  Eagle  legacy  on  our  shoulders  and  push  forward  picking  up  the  fallen 


along  the  way  and  achieving  new  heights  of  human  service.   In  all  of  the  changes  and  in  all  of  the  difficulties 


3f  the  past  year,  onlv  one  thing  remains  the  same,  the  need  for  knowledge  and  understanding.    As  long  as 


these  basic  needs  remain,  Southern  Miss  will  remain  prominent,  and  the  legacy  that  follows  will  continue  to 


strengthen  our  present  and  empower  our  future.  Story  by  Chris  Mills 


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THE  SOUTHERNER 


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The  Southerner  201)6,  volume  70,  was  completed  in  the  spring  of 
2006,  by  an  all-student  staff  at  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 
as  a  publication  of  The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi  board  of 
publications.  It  was  printed  by  Herff  Jones,  Inc.  in  Montgomery,  Ala. 
The  Herff  Jones  sales  representative  was  John  Evans,  and  the  Herff 
Jones  customer  service  advisor  was  Wakesia  Minor.  The  advisor  was 
Mary  Beth  Walker,  assistant  director  of  student  activities.  The  book 
is  free  of  charge  to  all  full-time  undergraduate  students  enrolled  in 
both  the  fall  and  spring  semesters  of  2005-2006  academic  year.  If 
above  qualifications  are  not  met  the  book  may  be  purchased  for  $20. 
The  press  run  was  4000. 

PRINTING 

All  352  pages  were  printed  in  4-color  on  80-pound  Bordeaux  paper 
stock.  The  endsheets  are  on  Color  Text  80-pound  paper  stock  with 
4-color  printing. 


COVER 

The  cover  was  designed  by  Janet  Payne  and  produced  using  Vibr 
Text  Black,  160  pt  board  and  custom  embossing.  It  is  Smyth  Sew 
with  headbands.  The  type  is  AHJ  Opus  and  AHJ  Commercial  Scrip 
Photo  taken  by  Jennifer  Petcher. 

COPY  AND  DESIGN 

All  copy  was  written  by  The  Southerner  staff  members.  Opening 
closing  and  divider  pages  were  designed  by  Janet  Payne. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

All  individual  portraits  and  disitinctions  portraits  were  taken  b 
USM  Photo  Services.  All  other  photos  were  taken  by  The  Sou  therm 
photography  staff  unless  otherwise  noted. 


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TYPOGRAPHY 

Cover,  Opening,  Closing:  AHJ  Opus  and  AHJ  Commercial  Script 

Academics:  AHJ  Goudy  Old  Style  and  AHJ  Sans 

Distinctions:  AHJ  Baskerville  and  AHJ  Avalon 

Greeks:  AHJ  Cheltenham  and  AHJ  Unitus 

Organizations:  AHJ  Delia  Robia  and  AHJ  Function 

People:  AHJ  Times  and  AHJ  Function 

Sports:  AHJ  Cheltenham  Cond  and  AHJ  Antique  Olive  L 

Student  Life:  AHJ  Delia  Robia  and  AHJ  Syntax 

All  body  copy  is  10-point  with  15-point  leading  AHJ  Palladio.    All 

photo  captions  are  8-point  with  9-point  leading  AHJ  Chantilly  LH. 

Photo  captions  and  story  bylines  are  AHJ  Chantilly  LH  or  AHJ 

Chantilly 


PRODUCTION 

The  Southerner  2006  was  produced  on  Power  Macintosh  G5 
computers  using  Adobe  InDesign  CS2,  Adobe  Photoshop  CS2  and 
Microsoft  Word. 

CONTACT 

Address  all  inquiries  to: 

Editor  in  Chief 

The  Southerner 

The  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 

118  College  Drive  #5048 

Hattiesburg,  MS  39406 

Copyright  ©  2006,  The  Southerner  staff  and  The  University  of  Southern 
Mississippi.  All  rights  reserved. 


COLOPHON 


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2005-2006  The  Southerner  Staff 


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PHOTOGRAPHY  STAFF 

Jennifer  Petcher 
Photography  Editor 

Rossie  Ahua 

Robin  Bolton 

Molly  Buchanan 

Toni  Bynum 
Balencia  Coleman 

Tonya  Jenkins 

Elizabeth  Keenan 

Bart  Lam  bright 

Chris  Payne 

Tracy  Thomas 

Matikia  Wilson 

Laneisha  Womack 

Eric  Wrigley 

REPORTING  STAFF 

Samantha  Nix  &  Kristen  Welch 
Co-Copy  Editors 

Rossie  Ahua 
Madison  Davis 
Joseph  Ezell 
Natalie  Fields 
Tonya  Jenkins 

Chris  Mills 
Samantha  Nix 
Jessica  Owens 

Justin  Smith 

Tabitha  Williams 

Olenthia  Wood  ley 


EDITORIAL  STAFF 

Janet  Payne 

Editor-in-Chief 


Christy  Dyess 

Yolanda  Foster 

Jackie  Freels 

Bethany  Kent 

Eric  Kittrell 

Kiet  Le 

Carlie  McCrary 

Lauren  McDougald 

Lindsay  Phillippi 

Jessica  Shackleford 

Crystal  Womack 


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JANET  PAYNE 

Editor-in-Chief 


CARLIE  MCCRARY 

Distinctions  Editor 


MARY  BETH  WALKER 

Advisor 


JENNY  QUINNELLY 

Graduate  Assistant 


BETHANY  KENT 

Greeks  Editor 


JACKIE  FREELS 

Organizations  Editor 


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JENNIFER  PETCHER 

Photography  Editor 


SAMANTHA  NIX 

Co-Copy  Editor 


KRISTEN  WELCH 

Co-Copy  Editor 


JESSICA  SHACKLEFORD 

People  Editor 


CHRISTY  DYESS 

Sports  Editor 


LAUREN  MCDOUGALD 

Student  Life  Editor 


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Another  year  has  passed  and  another  opportunity  to  build  upon  the  traditions  of 
Southern  Miss  has  come  and  gone.  Now  we  must  take  time  to  absorb  the  impact 
that  this  great  school  has  made  upon  our  lives  and  ponder  the  legacy  we  left  behind. 
We  were  given  the  chance,  but  what  did  we  do  with  it?  Did  we  make  friendships 
that  would  last  a  lifetime?  Did  we  change  ourselves  for  the  better  or  for  the  worse? 
Did  we  gain  new  intellectual  wisdom  or  simply  pass  the  class?  Did  we  embark  on  a 
new  journey  or  did  we  merely  become  content  with  the  past  or  the  present?  Most 


importantly,  did  we  make  a  difference  and  did  we  I^mmJa 


w  iegaou? 


Thank  you  to  all  those  who  spent  many  days  and  nights  making  this  book  possible. 
I  have  truly  been  honored  and  humbled  to  have  my  chance  to  build  the  legacy. 

-  Janet  Payne 

Editor-in-Chief 


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