Nenamoosha Day Celebrates Social Tribe Founding at Mississippi College

Nenamoosha Day celebrates this popular social tribe at Mississippi College. The group was founded September 24, 1954 on the Clinton campus.Pictured are NT member during festivities on the Quad Thursday.

In 1954, Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower served as America’s 34^th president, movie icon Marlon Brando starred in “On the Waterfront,” and Mississippi native Elvis Presley cut his first record.

That same year, the Nenamoosha social tribe was born at Mississippi College.

NT supporters flocked to the Quad Thursday to celebrate the group’s founding on September 24, 1954. They spotlighted their favorite social tribe by offering free cookies and refreshments to students. And they showcased a proclamation signed by Mayor Phil Fisher declaring it Nenamoosha Day in Clinton.

Part of a blitz of activities during MC’s fall Rush, the Nenamoosha anniversary event began in 2013. It keeps getting bigger each year.

Nenamoosha Social Tribe President Mary Elizabeth Stringer is among the leaders spreading the love about NT at the 5,152-student Christian university.

The 84-member group should see its numbers grow as they welcome new pledges on Saturday.

NT was founded 61 years ago on the foundation of being “one in the bond of love,” based on Biblical verses in 1 Corinthians 13, Stringer said.

“We strive to create a sisterhood that glorifies God in all that we do,” adds Mary Elizabeth, an MC junior. “Our goals for this year are sisterhood, service and spiritual growth,” says the business administration major.

Whether it’s Laguna, Kissimmee, Chenoa, NT or Swannanoa, all five of Mississippi College social tribes make a strong appeal as they welcome undergraduate women on the Clinton campus.

There are no sororities and fraternities at Baptist-affiliated Mississippi College. The women join social tribes and the men participate in civic-minded clubs like Civitan.

“NT encourages me to love my sisters and the Lord on a daily basis,” says MC senior Lacey Leddy of Brandon.

NT members shouted “Happy Nenamoosha Day!” to hundreds of students, snapped plenty of pictures and kept the two-hour celebration going until 1 p.m. before returning to classes.

“I’ve enjoyed it,” said senior Caroline Davidson of Flowood. “It’s been a great part of my experience at MC.”