Wednesday, August 13 – Mississippi College will welcome students, parents, alumni, and the Clinton community to Choctaw Fanfare this afternoon, celebrating the start of the new academic year with tradition, school spirit, and fun for all ages.

Festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. with the Student and Parent Convocation at First Baptist Church Clinton. Afterward, athletes, student groups, and parents will gather in the center of the Quad to welcome the newest members of the Choctaw Family.

Today's Highlights

• 3:55 p.m. – New Students enter the gates

• 4:00 p.m. – New Student-Choctaw Walk and Class Photo

• 4:30 p.m. – Student-Athlete Choctaw Walk

• 4:30 p.m. – Fanfare Meal Service begins on Pedestrian Street

• 4:45 p.m. – Cheer, Dance, and Band Showcase

In addition to the walks and performances, the Quad will feature inflatables, games, student engagement tents, alumni gatherings, and live entertainment.

Fanfare Menu

Enjoy BBQ rib tips, pulled chicken or fried sliders (hot honey or golden BBQ), grilled corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, watermelon, Grandma's cookies & Oreos, assorted chips, canned drinks, and bottled water.

Meal tickets will be available on-site for $10 per person, and children 12 and under eat free.

The event wraps up at 5:30 p.m. — don't miss this exciting start to the year!