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December 2008
Homecoming Recap
Homecoming Weekend was once again a great success at Millsaps as alums, students, family, and friends enjoyed perfect fall weather and great football. The class reunions were well attended and the first Pike BBQ Benefitting the Fortenberry Endowed Scholarship Fund and Award raised approximately $12,000. Next year’s homecoming has been set for October 23-25. More pictures may be found on the Millsaps College Facebook page.
Homecoming Court 2008
Coach Mike Dubose
Major Surprise: Joseph Wins 2008 Cellular South Conerly Trophy
Senior QB becomes first player from Division III to be awarded state's top honor
Millsaps College senior quarterback and All-American hopeful Juan Joseph capped a stellar four-year career with an unforgettable honor on Tuesday night, as he was named the recipient of the 2008 Cellular South Conerly Trophy as the best college football player in the state of Mississippi.
Up against incredible odds, Joseph won the prestigious award over a pair of projected NFL first-round draft choices from Ole Miss, defensive tackle Peria Jerry and offensive tackle Michael Oher.
"This feels great," Joseph said after the announcement. "I'm just happy. I can't even put it into words." Although two players from Division II Delta State have won the award, Joseph is the first player from the Division III level to win in the trophy’s 13-year existence.
A senior from Edgard, La., Joseph led Millsaps to an 11-1 record this season. The Majors were ranked as high as No. 3 nationally in both the D3football.com and AFCA polls and reached the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs, where the Majors lost 35-20 last Saturday to Washington and Jefferson College. Read more ...
Upcoming Events
January 2009
Jackson Area Alumni Event - January 13, 2009
The Millsaps Lawyers Club will host a Millsaps Happy Hour in Jackson on Tuesday, January 13 from 5:30—7:30 p.m. at Pi(e) Lounge at Sal & Mookie's, 565 Taylor Street (Fondren District) Jackson, MS 39216. There will be a cash bar. For more information contact Mark Herbert at mherbert@watkinsludlam.com or Ryan Beckett at Ryan.Beckett@butlersnow.com.Jackson Area Clergy Alumni Event - January 15, 2009
The newly formed Millsaps Clergy Alumni will meet for breakfast on Thursday, January 15 at 8 a.m. at Broad Street Bakery, Banner Hall, 4465 I-55 North, Jackson, MS 39206. For more information contact Shannon Manning smanning@stjamesjackson.org or Lisa Garvin at garvinlisa@gmail.com.February 2009
Jackson Area Business Alumni Event - February 3, 2009
The newly formed Millsaps Business Professionals Alumni Club will host an After Hours Business Social for Millsaps Business Professionals on Tuesday, February 3 from 6—8 p.m. at Pan Asia, 720 Harbour Point Crossing, Ridgeland, MS 39157. There will be a cash bar. For more information contact Monica Harrigill at mharrigill@bumpersdrivein.com or Ray Harrigill at rayharrigill@aol.com.New York Area Alumni Event - February 5, 2009
The New York Chapter of the Millsaps Alumni Association will host a Millsaps Happy Hour on Thursday, February 5 from 6:30—8:30 p.m. at the Nina McLemore Showroom, 135 E. 55th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022. For more information, contact Lawrence Ou at lawrence.ou@gmail.com.
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