in this issue:

Starnes scholar sees political office as a way to improve Mississippi

Ole Miss First is keeping the MomentUM going

The power, contribution of mentors invaluable as part of scholarship program

Chancellor helps family surprise alum with scholarship named in his honor

Despite years in Florida, alum never forgot Ole Miss, and the young men he sent here never forgot him

Ole Miss First scholarship roster

How you can help


Ole Miss First scholarship roster

A. Carter Thomas Ole Miss First Scholarship Endowment
Jane Thomas
Recipients will be full-time freshmen from Mississippi. The scholarship recipient who is selected will most closely exemplify the character and values of Carter Thomas, which are reflected in school spirit and involvement, extracurricular activities and strong community service.

Betsy Barksdale Pokorny Ole Miss First Scholarship
James L. Barksdale
Unrestricted

Caswell Family Ole Miss First Scholarship
James Caswell
Recipients will be Mississippi residents; selection will be based on merit and need.

Charles W. Palmer Ole Miss First Scholarship
James and Carol Threadgill and Scott Palmer
Recipients will be Mississippi residents; selection will be based on merit and need.

Chauncey R. Godwin Sr. and Chauncey R. Godwin Jr. Ole Miss First Scholarship
Louise N. Godwin
Recipients will be graduates of Tupelo (Miss.) High School majoring in business.

Claude P. Thompson Ole Miss First Scholarship
Jan and Gordon Thompson
First preference will be given to students from nontraditional homes.

Darden and Sally North Ole Miss First Scholarship
Darden and Sally North
Recipients will be students from Jackson, Miss.

David Barksdale Ole Miss First Scholarship
James L. Barksdale
Unrestricted

Dr. Doris Dunn Phillips Ole Miss First Scholarship
Flip Phillips
Recipients will be transfer students from Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Ellborne Ole Miss First Scholarship
Anonymous
Recipients will be students majoring in liberal arts.

Ellen Robinson Rolfes Ole Miss First Scholarship
Kathryn Black
Unrestricted

General Fund Ole Miss First Scholarships
Ole Miss First Scholarship Initiative
Unrestricted

George P. Hewes III Ole Miss First Scholarships
Estate of George Hewes through the Chancellor’s Trust
Unrestricted

Gladys and Milton Starnes Ole Miss First Scholarships
Michael Starnes
Unrestricted; endowed from the Robert C. Khayat Ole Miss First Endowment

Gregory and Mary Alice Wood Ole Miss First Scholarship
David and Elizabeth Wood
Recipients will be minority students from Moss Point (Miss.) High School.

Guy W. Mitchell Sr. and Guy W. Mitchell Jr. Ole Miss First Scholarship
Guy Mitchell
Recipients will be students from Tupelo (Miss.) High School who are interested in studying law.

Hap Hederman and Doug Hederman Ole Miss First Scholarship
Hap and Doug Hederman
Recipients will be students in the School of Business Administration.

Hunter Gholson Ole Miss First Scholarship
Hunter Gholson
Unrestricted

John P. and Wanda Alice Henderson Ole Miss First Scholarship
John P. and Wanda Alice Henderson
Unrestricted

Joseph W. and Nina Gary Ole Miss First Scholarship
Joseph W. Gary
First preference will be given to students with demonstrated need who have shown leadership in a Christian organization.

Julie and Jake Farrell Ole Miss First Scholarship
Julie and Jake Ferrell
Recipients will be students from Grenada, Miss.

The Landmark Foundation Ole Miss First Scholarship
Larry Johnson in memory of Swede and Alleene Johnson
Recipients will be students with demonstrated need from Baldwyn High School in Prentiss County, Miss.

Larry Johnson Ole Miss First Scholarship
Larry Johnson in memory of Swede and Alleene Johnson
Recipients will be students from Baldwyn High School in Prentiss County, Miss.

Leila and Sam Lane Ole Miss First Scholarship
Leila and Sam Lane
Recipients will be students from the inner city of Jackson, Miss.

Margot and Rick Fountain Ole Miss First Scholarship
Margot and Rick Fountain
First preference will be given to students from nontraditional homes; second preference will be given to students from Baton Rouge, La., Pensacola, Fla., or metropolitan Jackson, Miss.

Mark M. Porter Ole Miss First Scholarship
Charlie Porter
Recipients will be full-time insurance majors in the School of Business Administration.

Mary Tillman Pitts Ole Miss First Scholarship
Estate of Mary Tillman Pitts
First preference will be given to students with disabilities.

Michael T. McRee Ole Miss First Scholarships
Michael T. McRee
Unrestricted

Ole Miss First Scholars Scholarship
Anonymous
Recipients will be students with demonstrated need.

Patricia H. Sneed Ole Miss First Scholarship
Shorty Sneed
Recipients will be students from Gulfport High School majoring in education.

Robert C. Khayat Ole Miss First Scholarship
Robert C. Khayat
Recipients will be from Moss Point (Miss.) High School.

Robert D. Gage III Ole Miss First Scholarship
Robert D. Gage IV
Recipients will be students in the School of Business Administration.

Roger Q. Scott Ole Miss First Scholarship
C. Patrick Massey
First preference will be given to students from Pensacola (Fla.) High School

San Antonio Initiative Ole Miss First Scholarship
Nancy Stumberg and friends
Recipients will be students from San Antonio, Texas.

Susan Barksdale Howorth Ole Miss First Scholarship
James L. Barksdale
Unrestricted

Susan and Larry H. Bryan Ole Miss First Scholarship
Susan and Larry Bryan
Recipients will be from Memphis, Tenn.

Thomas and Liz Farnsworth Ole Miss First Scholarships
Tommy and Liz Farnsworth
Unrestricted

T. Michael and Donna H. Glenn Ole Miss First Scholarship
Mike and Donna Glenn
Recipients will be selected on the basis of merit and need.

T. Michael and Donna H. Glenn Ole Miss First Scholarship Endowment
Mike and Donna Glenn
Unrestricted

UM Foundation Board of Directors Ole Miss First Scholarship Endowment
Foundation Board of Directors
Unrestricted

USS Swordfish Ole Miss First Scholarship
William Roger Warren and Family
First preference will be given to students from Bay St. Louis, Miss., or Waveland (Miss.) School District.

W. Preston Thomas Ole Miss First Scholarship Endowment
Jane Thomas
Recipients will be full-time freshmen from Mississippi, with first preference given to residents of the following counties: Coahoma, Leflore, Quitman, Holmes, Sunflower, Grenada or Tallahatchie.

The White Family Ole Miss First Scholarship
Robert and Lori White
Recipients will be Mississippi residents selected on the basis of merit and need.