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Wellsgate
Condominiums Care-free living!
2203 Long Spur Pointe 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths $577,500
9015 Bristol Cove
3 Bedrooms 2 Baths $299,900
16008 Woodview Drive 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths $525,000
401 Bickerstaff #4 3 Bedrooms 3 Baths $249,000
Stonebridge 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths $255,000
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Spring, a time renewal,Cir.new970 life.... Lotfor 46 Highlands Hwy 7 South why not welcome the season in a new home! 3.016 Acres 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 11017 Covington Way
11015 Covington Way 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths $551,000
$225,000 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Oxford Baths Condominiums $544,000
408 Andalusia
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199 CR 371 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths $269,000
908 Highpointe
4Bed/3.5Bath Attention to all details! This charming home has everything you want with maintenance-free living.
4Bed/4Bath Great deal in Highpointe! This condo is in great condition and features 3 bedrooms with 3 baths.
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One of Oxford’s best kept secrets! Very conveniently located and several great new plans to be built to your liking.
612 Centerpointe
4Bed/4.5Bath Beautiful Craftsman style home in popular Northpointe Subdivision. Inviting fireplace with exposed brick and open entertaining plan.
302 Wellington Court 3 Bedrooms, 2 Wellsgate Baths $249,900
609 North 14th Street 3 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths
628 North 14th Street 4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths $1,295,000
3Bed/2Bath Such a well planned community of carefree living. Units are selling as quickly as they are built.
13 CR (Levee Road) 3Bed/1.5Bath Charming cottage located on a tree covered lot with a convenient location. Great investment property!
300 Winner’s Circle
4Bed/3.5Bath Steeplechase is the location of this soon to be constructed dream home.
708 Ridgewood Manor
4 Bed/ 2.5 Bath Southern charm at it’s best! Close to parks, schools, and downtown!
313 Fox hollow cove
4Bed/3Bath Taylor-Greene is the location for this well-planned home. So many great features!
6 CR 376 3 Bedrooms 3Baths $489,000 ING
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111 CR 102 6 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths $449,000
Beautiful Downtown Properties!
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401 Bickerstaff #10
$424,900
Grandiose southern estate home located in Wellsgate subdivision. This home has it all!
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18007 Country wood Cove
Splendid home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Wellsgate! This home has a pool, beautiful kitchen! Everything you want!
632 Park Drive 5 Bedrooms 4 Baths $695,000
810 Brentwood Cove
Mature Crepe Myrtles line the entrance to this private estate home complete with a pool!
1605 Jackson Ave #4 4 Bed/3.5 Bath Just a minutes’ walk to the SQUARE!!
420 Deer Run
5Bed/3Bath Space galore! This home was built by the builder for his family to reside-well done!
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MLS# 133551 611 North Lamar
4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Only 2 blocks to Oxford Square
MLS# 131515 1206 South 11th Street, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
MLS# 133764 107 Glen Eagle, Country Club Subdivision, 4Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Pool, 1 Acre lot
MLS# 133808 Unit #105
Oak Park Condominium 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath
MLS# 131566 335 Winners Circle,
Steeplechase Subdivision, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths,
MLS# 133562 216 Hwy 6 East.
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Pool, 14.1 Acres Oxford City Schools
MLS# 133496 427 Turnberry Court,
MLS# 133121 12 CR 411
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 6.75 Acres
Turnberry Court Subdivision 5 Bedrooms, 7.5 Baths
MLS# 133372 821 Brentwood Cove,
MLS# 134209 Unit #401 Sadie Cove,
Woodland Hills Subdivision, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths
MLS# 133808 2707 Flanders ,
Oxford Station II Condominium. 3 Bedrroms, 3.5 Baths, Fully furnished
7005 Bluff Lane,
Wellsgate Subdivision, 4 bedroom, 4 bath
MLS# 134151 524 Wedgewood
Woodlawn Subdivision, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
MLS# 133368 802 Birkdale,
The Enclave Condominium, 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage
Tatum Subdivision, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths
MLS# 134346 CR 204
MLS# 133703 3009 Highlands Circle,
95 Acres Beautiful rolling Hills 1 mile off Hwy 7 N
Highlands Subdivision, 4.8 Acres, Lakefront, Oxford City Schools
Kennedy Cove
is a collection of only four custom built luxury condominiums approximately 3000 to 3500 SF
Shaw Place
is a collection of only six custom built luxury condominiums approximately 3000 to 3500 SF.
MLS# 132764
Kennedy Shaw Home “An Oxford Treasure” 1701 Jackson Ave. East 1 Acre Lot
P.O. Box 589 1108 Van Buren Ave. Oxford, Ms 662.234.2814 annedfair@yahoo.com
LEGACY R EALT Y
Introducing new team member
LEE PITTMAN
Lee Pittman has come onto the scene as a very productive, knowledgeable and personable real estate agent with RE/MAX Legacy Realty. He joined the team in February of 2015 and in those short six months, he has managed to sell over $3,000,000 in real estate! Raised in the Mississippi Delta, Lee knows the value of hard work and we watch him every day not only do that, but also exceed his clients’ expectations. You may see his friendly face around town. Stop him and ask him about the market! He is dedicated to his clients and his community. Give Lee a call at 662-645-3695 or visit his website at www.OxfordMSHomesForSale.com.
Experience the beauty and serenity of Tuscan Hills - with 2 stocked lakes - just 5 minutes from Downtown!
Starting in the mid $200,000’s
Lots at The Highlands Starting in the low $100,000’s
(for 1-5 acre lots) 70+ acre crystal clear water, #1 Bass fishing lake in Mississippi
•Beautiful Quaint Small Subdivision! •Neighborhood Pool! •Bike/Walk to The Square! • 4 Acre Park! •AMAZING LOCATION! •Starting at $299,000! •Lots available starting at $69,000
The Hamlet A charming Old-English style development located in the heart of the medical community and just minutes from Oxford’s downtown square ! Starting in the mid-$300,000’s Features include: Wet Bar Private Courtyards Gas Range 10’ Ceilings Garages available
1001 Lachlan Street
5 bed 5.5 bath • $650,000 Totally custom home on over 2.5 acres
Complimentary interior design service to help customize finishes on new builds.
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#1 Team in Oxford Mark C. Cleary (713) 303-8924
Oxford, Mississippi ... The place you want to be!
Cross Creek
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Starting at $141,500
Blake Cannon (662) 380-7144 blake@oxfordvip.com
If you’re looking for quality construction and reasonable prices, Cross Creek could be the perfect choice for you.
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Lee Pittman (662) 645-3695 lee.pittman1@gmail.
Starting in the mid $300,000’s
Measuring in at just under 1 mile from campus, 800 Park includes luxury features like gas fireplaces, 10 foot ceilings and heart pine floors. Professionally designed, each of the 4 floor plans are one level and have private screened in porches overlooking Pat Lamar Park and Davidson Creek. There is also a pet park that will be exclusive to the 800 Park owners. The 800 Park development has plans to include some specialty retail shops, as well.
Grand Oaks
3628 Lyles Drive •4 BR/ 3.5 Bath •2 balconies overlooking Jim Fazio Golf Course •Gunite pool with fountains •Home theater
$995,000 Contact Mark Cleary (713) 303-8924
623 Grove Forest Way •Huge private wooded lot •Cumberland neighborhood •Built by builder for his family
$449,900
708 Park Lane
Oxford Square #141
504 Fazio Dr
204 Studio Street/Plein Air
2623 West Oxford Loop
•Pool on property •1 mile from Square •Fitness Center
•2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit •New Pool & tennis court •Walking Distance to campus
•Custom home in the country club •Walk to the club house •4 bedrooms/office/bonus room •Three-car garage
•Charming southern cottage •Real wood floors •Wood burning fireplace •Plantation shutters
•Commercial space •+/-5600 sq. ft. •Great location! •Income-producing law firm tenant
$90,000
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IN THIS ISSUE
FOOTBALL AND FASHION 2015
FOOTBALL AND FASHION 2015
COVER PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE WORTHEM
PRE-GAME
SIDELINE REPORT
38 The Best of Both Worlds
130 Team Players
A University of Mississippi alumna marries a State fan and writes a children’s book to explain the football rivalry to her family.
It takes more than a strong offensive line to win games. Meet four Ole Miss Athletics staff members who work behind the scenes.
42 Fast, Easy, Fresh
138 The Next Big Things
A Sour Mule recipe that is simple enough for the Grove and elegant enough for a party.
A new basketball arena and football stadium improvements are in progress thanks to a $150 million fundraising campaign.
46 What’s in My Bag?
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One of the most fashionable University of Mississippi students offers tips on what to bring and how to dress for game day.
FOR THE FANS
GAME-DAY STYLE
Even those who did not attend the University of Mississippi leave feeling like part of the Ole Miss family after visiting the Grove.
49 Fall Fashion Guide
80 From Fans to Family
Shop these north Mississippi stores this season.
86 Setting the Bar
HOME TURF
Can’t be in Oxford on home-game Saturdays? Then gather with alumni from coast to coast in these Rebel-friendly establishments.
176 The Perfect Pair Opening a bottle of vino to watch the big game? Follow these tips for easy and delicious wine and food pairings.
96 Saturday Spirit From red and blue apparel to elaborate tailgates, these fans do game day right.
182 Store and Pour
104 Happy Houseguests
A plain storage closet is transformed into one man’s dream wine room.
Football season in Oxford means weekend visitors, so whether you’re hosting or renting, follow these 10 easy tips for a pleasant stay.
187 Grand Oaks Gallery A couple with a love for art and contemporary architecture build their retirement home to double as a personal gallery space.
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112 A Birthday Touchdown An Ole Miss-themed party with cheerleaders and a band wins over a 4-year-old girl.
144 Get Well Soon! Injuries are part of any sport. These trainers and healers help athletes recover quickly.
148 The Man Behind The Music Meet the man who arranged more than 200 pieces of marching band music, including Forward Rebels and the Alma Mater.
150 She’s Official The first full-time female National Football League official is from Mississippi.
153 Team Hill After 40 years of coaching football, Oxford High School’s Johnny Hill retires this fall to spend more time with his 11 grandchildren.
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68 EVENTS 30 32 35 68 70 74 117 120 123 126 159 162 166
Quarterback Club Kickoff Party Election Day Watch Party Southern Sunday Supper Meet the Rebels OHS and LHS Open Houses Watermelon Carnival Bartender Cocktail Competition Dark Places Movie Premiere A Night in August Boosters and Blues A Summer Bounty Stuff the Bus YoknapaTaco Launch Party
DEPARTMENTS 16 20 26 171 192
Letter From the Publisher What’s Happening In Season: Tailgating Dishes Out and About I Am Oxford: Buckner Corso
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y daughter’s birthday is in July, and she began asking about her party in February. We discussed tea parties, swimming parties and dress-up parties for five months. When the date finally drew near, she gave me her final answer. “I want an Ole Miss cheerleader birthday party,” she said. My family and friends had our first tailgate of the season in July. There was no game, no players, and we weren’t in the Grove, but the excitement that showed on the children’s faces when they saw three University of Mississippi cheerleaders and small marching band was energizing. The young children were cheering, dancing and yelling for a team they love. For many of us, that excitement never goes away. That was part of the inspiration for this issue, which is largely devoted to football fans. More than 60,000 people pack VaughtHemingway Stadium for every home game. Of course, there are thousands more fans across the country who can’t make it to Oxford that often. On page 86, discover where Rebel fans gather from Denver to New York and points in between, to cheer on the team with other alumni and friends. Then there are people like Katy Perry and the group who call themselves the College Football Guys. They did not attend the University of Mississippi but came for game day, discovered the Grove and were hooked.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Sonia Thompson ART DIRECTOR Hallie M. Thomas ASSOCIATE EDITOR Lena Anderson
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Worthem ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Cindy Semmes ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Alise M. Emerson, Leigh Lowery, Lynn McElreath, Moni Simpson, Whitney Worsham DESIGNERS Rebecca Bailey, Zach Fields, Courtney Sims CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Caitlin Adams, Lanie Anderson, Rachel Burchfield, Melanie Crownover, Katherine Henson, Kate Lechler, Emily Welly
And when Ole Miss beat No. 1-ranked Alabama, our fan base family grew considerably. Who wouldn’t be an Ole Miss fan that day? I don’t know what kind of birthday party my daughter will want next summer, but this fall, I’m excited to sit in the stands with my little fan and our entire Ole Miss family.
RACHEL M. WEST, PUBLISHER
Two of Oxford’s littlest football fans, 3-year-old Lynlee Chamblee (left) and 2-year-old Paris Hill, can’t wait to cheer on the Rebels this fall. For Paris, it will be her first time watching from Vaught-Hemingway. “She’s been to basketball games, but this year she’s walking, and she’s pretty much ready for football,” said Paris’ mother, Nikki, an Oxford High School graduate who holds degrees from the University of Mississippi and Argosy University in Nashville. According to Lynlee’s mother, Beth, her daughter has been to one game before, but this year she’s allowed to attend more because she’s older. “She’s excited. Her grandparents gave her a jersey for Christmas, and she loves wearing it,” Beth said. “She likes to put it on over her cheerleader uniform. She has her own sense of style.” INVITATION OXFORD | Football and Fashion 2015
EDITOR Phil West
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Emily R. Suber
ABOUT THE COVER
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what’s happening September
A sampling of important, fun and interesting events in our area. For more events, visit invitationoxford.com.
BOOK SIGNINGS
ART, THEATER AND HISTORY
September 4
Now through February 20
September 22
Riot: Witness to Anger and Change
Kate Freeman Clark: A New Look at a National Treasure
Oxford Art Crawl
Ed Meek’s photos and recollections offer a personal and historical perspective to the 1962 riots. 5 p.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com
September 12 Once in a Lifetime Elise Winter recalls her time as first lady of Mississippi during her husband’s term as governor, 1980-1984. 10:30 a.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com
September 23 Bright Fields: The Mastery of Marie Hull Pianist Bruce Levingston writes about Mississippi artist Hull and curates exhibitions in Jackson and New Orleans. 5 p.m., Square Books, squarebooks.com
Plein air landscape painter Kate Freeman Clark returned to her ancestral home in Holly Springs, Miss., after 29 years in New York studying with world-class art masters. The University of Mississippi Museum is open 10 a.m.6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. museum.olemiss.edu
September 10 UM Museum Reception & Membership Party The exhibition Intervals and Disturbances by Ben Butler opens, and the museum hosts its annual membership party. 6-8 p.m., UM Museum, museum.olemiss.edu
On the fourth Tuesday of every month, meet at the Powerhouse to tour local art galleries. 6-8 p.m., the Powerhouse, oxfordarts.com
September 25 Double Decker Bus Tour Oxford historian Jack Mayfield speaks as the bus travels through the University of Mississippi campus, the Square, and other historic points of interest. 2 p.m., Visit Oxford Visitors Center, visitoxfordms.com
September 29 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat National Broadway tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic. 7:30 p.m, the Ford Center, fordcenter.org
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Human Resources 662-232-8267
OLE MISS FOOTBALL September 5 UT Martin vs. Ole Miss Football 11 a.m., Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
September 12 Fresno State vs. Ole Miss Football 2:30 p.m., Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
September 26 Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss Football Time TBA, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
FOOD, FAIRS, FESTIVALS, MUSIC AND MORE September 25
September 26
Saint Leo Pop-Up Pizza Dinner
Hernando Eagle Fest
The first of three pop-up dinners from Italian restaurant Saint Leo, slated to open a permanent location next year. Read more on page 24. 6 p.m., the Powerhouse, eatsaintleo.com
The third annual Eagle Fest is a family-friendly event to showcase area wildlife and bald eagles. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dub Patton Area, Arkabutla Lake, 3905 Arkabutla Dam Road/Coldwater, Miss.
September 25-26
September 27
New Albany Tallahatchie Riverfest
Neko Case Concert
An art fair, children’s activities, green market, concerts and more on the banks of the Tallahatchie River. Downtown New Albany, Miss., tallahatchieriverfest.com
Case performs along with Tear Drop City featuring Laurie Stirratt. The concert is a culmination of Sarahfest, a weeklong celebration presented by UM’s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies that features music, films, photography, readings and panel discussions. Neko Case concert, 5:30 p.m., the Lyric Sarahfest, Sept. 18-27, sarahfest.rocks
September 25-October 4 Mid-South Fair The 159th annual Mid-South Fair includes a rodeo, rides, carnival games, entertainment, livestock and talent shows. Landers Center, midsouthfair.com
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what’s happening September
More to See, Do and Know
9/25 Pop-Up Pizza Party A series of three pop-up dinners is scheduled this fall to kick off the opening of Saint Leo, a new restaurant founded by Oxford resident Emily Blount, who is collaborating with chef Dan Latham (formerly of L&M’s). They plan to serve simple, seasonal Italian fare, including wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas and small plates made with locally sourced ingredients. A brick-and-mortar location is slated to open early next year, but until then, get your pizza and pasta fix at the preview dinners on Sept. 25, Oct. 17 (in conjunction with the One Night Stand Motel Art Show) and Nov. 20. 6 p.m., the Powerhouse, eatsaintleo.com
Puppy Love Maylen Musgrove (above) didn’t think she could love anything more than the Grove, that is until her boyfriend, Scott Brady, surprised her last Christmas with a Labrador puppy. They named the dog Vaught, after Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Now her man, her sidekick and her team all get equal billing. “We’re huge Ole Miss fans and season ticket holders,” Musgrove said. “This will be Vaught’s first football season. We got him a bow tie so he’ll be Grove ready and looking the part.”
And the Winner Is... The University of Mississippi football team’s victory over top-ranked Alabama last season was named Best Upset at the ESPY Awards on July 15. Former Rebels Senquez Golson and Bo Wallace accepted the trophy at the annual ESPN sports awards show in Los Angeles. The Rebels beat out the Kansas City Royals and the Georgia State University men’s basketball team for the honor.
ABOUT the ARTIST
Artist Judy Seay is a Texas native, so when her two children became University of Mississippi students, she wanted to find a way to be part of their lives even though they were far from home. Seay began painting her family’s favorite Oxford places. “The familiar images made me feel closer to my children,” Seay said. She found a similar sentiment in illustrating Setting the Bar (page 86). For the story, she painted watering holes across the country where longdistance Ole Miss fans gather for games. Visit artbyjudyseay.weebly.com for more information.
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Friday Night Lights Barn Dance and Dinner
Friday, October 23, 6:00 p.m. For reservations email: dawn@woodsonridgefarms.com or 601.316.0669
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IN SEASON Tailgating Dishes
RECIPES FROM Are You Ready? 100 Years of Family, Friends, and Food, The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, The University of Mississippi FOOD PREP AND STYLING BY Kathy Knight PHOTOGRAPHED BY Paul Gandy
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Spicy Black Bean and Fresh Tomato Salsa No need to feel guilty about indulging in this Grove favorite. The hearty salsa is full of vegetables and high-protein beans and peas. Sometimes known as Texas or Mississippi Caviar, this flavorful dip is also wonderful for tailgating because its lower pH makes it less likely to harbor harmful bacteria. 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained 2 cups chopped vine-ripened tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can whole-kernel corn, drained ½ cup finely diced red onion ½ cup chopped green bell pepper 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapeño peppers 1 cup Italian salad dressing ½ teaspoon garlic salt 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Chopped fresh cilantro to taste Rinse drained black beans and black-eyed peas. Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 6-8 cups
Stovetop Barbecue Pork Sandwiches This easy recipe for barbecue pork is simple and great for the Grove. 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3-4 pounds) ¼ cup chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Trim any excess fat from the pork roast, and place it in a 4-quart Dutch oven. Combine chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder, and cover roast with the seasonings, being careful to keep a thick layer on top of the roast. Add water to about 1 inch in the pot. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer roast until fork-tender, about 3-4 hours. Check often and add water as needed. When roast is done, remove from the pot, and discard liquid. Let the roast rest for 15 minutes; pull or chop for sandwiches, incorporating the seasonings clinging to the roast. Serve with buns or rolls, and add barbecue sauce if desired. Yield: 8 servings Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Strawberry Bread Perfect for those early-morning games, this not-too-sweet breakfast staple looks Ole Miss game-ready when garnished with strawberries and blueberries. Find the recipe in Are You Ready? 100 Years of Family, Friends, and Food.
Caramel Brownies Ole Miss alumna Leigh Anne Touhy said her parents, Virginia and Stanley Roberts, brought these caramel brownies and a lemon cake to every tailgate during her four years as a student. “When I started dating Sean my sophomore year, he would hide some to have after the game,� Touhy said. Find the recipe in Are You Ready? 100 Years of Family, Friends, and Food.
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events Quarterback Club Banquet View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
Members of the Ole Miss Quarterback Club, a University of Mississippi football booster program, gathered for their annual football season kickoff banquet July 17 at the Manning Center. Funds raised at the event benefited Ole Miss Athletics.
Steve and Tom Smith with Keith and Drew Carter
Joe and Toni Joyer with Phil and Stacy Harrison
Chris Koban, Mary Pilcher and Sheila Franco
Olivia and Archie Manning
Jennifer Coleman, Janet Watkins and Veronica Ransey
Elliot Long
Gail Coggins Anita Nunnelee
Susan Griffin Jenny Decker
Judy Simpson
April Haynes
Dennis Cox
Jennifer Brown
Sara Mills
Todd Jordan Kaye Ladd
Whitney George
Megan Robinson
Monte Smith Kim Wood
Stephanie Sellers
Paula Crum
Jessica Harris
Sue Golmon
Will Troxler
Lisa Grant
Brandon Allred
Annette Newborn
Sean Hettinger
John Enlow
Deborah Tierce
Keith Henley
Caroline Felker
Tommy Morgan Carol Horne
Mary Ann Elmore Michelle McAuley
THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP THE #1 REAL ESTATE AGENCY IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI tmhomes.com
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Sadie Smith
Chanda
photographed by Jessica Richardson
Tracie and Mark Smith
Jerry Dantone, Troy Mims, Ray Sellers and Troy Mims
Jennifer Michael, Anita Wallace with Jane and Robert Hendrix
Susan Wiggans and Barbie Cheatham
Wendell Wiggins, Phil Kline, Jimmy Cheatham and Bo Dalton
Jerry and Ginger Marlar
Jim and Molly Knight
Lynn and Rogers Stephens
True Redd, Gerald Gaia and Jimmy McElroy
Mark Boutwell and Brad Camp
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events Election Day Watch Party View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
An election day watch party was held on the Square Aug. 4 and included food, music by the Oxford All-Stars and live updates of the primary election results. The general election is Nov. 3, and voters must be registered at least 30 days before election day.
Hattie, Kristen, Caroline and Jack Busby
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• Leap Frog is a non-profit after-school tutoring and enrichment program that serves 140 at-risk 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders from Oxford City and Lafayette County schools. • Classroom teachers refer students who they feel are at-risk for falling behind academically, and or, need extra TLC. • Students receive one hour of one-on-one tutoring, twice a week, and are paired with one consistent tutor all semester. • Students also participate in our enrichment activities, including: “Leap into Shape” exercise program, The University Museums “Traveling Trunks” program, holiday parties and outdoor play. • By the end of the school year in May 2014, 76 percent of Leap Frog students reading on grade level. 81 percent of Leap Frog students progress to the next grade level. 100 percent of the programs third graders progressed to fourth grade, all of which were reading on grade level when they exited the program. • Last spring we had 186-documented volunteers, together they logged 4500 volunteer hours! Almost all of our volunteers are students from Ole Miss. Students come from a wide range of participating departments: Education, Engineering, Pre-Med, Pharmacy, Pre-Law, and many more. • Leap Frog receives funding from our local United Way, St. Peter’s Episcopal and Oxford-University United Methodist Churches, our annual “Firecracker Bash” fundraiser, and community members like you! To learn more about how you can help this program grow, visit our website: www.theleapfrogprogram.org
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Southern Sunday Supper, a dinner benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, was held Aug. 2 at Woodson Ridge Farms. The program offers after-school activities and services to children and young adults. Visit bgcnms.org for more information.
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Ole Miss alumna Emily Witcher drew inspiration from her marriage to write a children’s book about the state’s biggest football rivalry.
Emily and Jay Witcher with their children Tripp and Sophie. Emily’s new children’s book, A House Divided, explores the Rebel-Bulldog rivalry. The book was released last month and is available in Oxford at Katherine Beck Gifts and Square Books Jr. For more information, contact Witcher at ahousedivided@ruffdraftpapers.com.
Emily Witcher, the daughter of a U.S. Navy captain, was born in Hawaii and lived in California; Washington, D.C.; and several other places in between before arriving as a freshman at the University of Mississippi in 1998. She had never felt she had a home state before residing in Oxford as a student. “Mississippi has a way of wrapping itself around you,” Witcher said. In a way, choosing Ole Miss connected her back to her roots – her mother is from Memphis; her father is from Tupelo, Miss.; and her parents and three brothers all graduated from Ole Miss. So the die-hard Rebels fan surprised herself when, 16 years ago, she fell in love with Jay, a Mississippi State University fan. Differences aside, they married, and now their son, Tripp, cheers for the Bulldogs like
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his daddy, and daughter, Sophie, roots for the Rebels like her mama. But the children still have had a hard time understanding the reason for the family tension during football season. “There has been one Egg Bowl that we sat together, and I’m not sure we spoke for two weeks after,” Witcher said. “We have had to bite our tongues, ignore comments and choose words wisely.” When they discovered many of their friends had similar stories, Witcher decided to write a children’s book, A House Divided, about the state’s biggest rivalry. “I grew tired of explaining during football season, or any other sporting event, why we didn’t all just get along,” Witcher said. “I knew my children and others needed to understand that sports and schools aren’t everything, and in the end we all love this state and each other.”
The book speaks to children who are in Tripp and Sophie’s position of having some Rebel blood and some Bulldog blood, and to children who choose to love a team that their family or friends might not. The message is “about love at the end of the day,” the book reads. “We all love Mississippi, you know.” “The South is a passionate place, and football is something we take a lot of pride in, and should,” Witcher said. “It sets us apart and gives us something in common regardless of the alma mater.” And, despite her own house divided, Witcher, now a permanent Madison, Miss., resident, wouldn’t trade it. “I honestly tell people that I have the best of both worlds when it comes to SEC football,” she said.
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All it took was a trip to the bookstore and some disinterest from their little boy to spark a children’s book series idea in Kyle and Brandi McElhaney’s minds. “I was showing my 4-year-old son a book on the Revolutionary War,” Kyle said. “Since it was in the kids section, I thought he’d like it.” His son, Shephard, took one look before he ran off to the superhero section. “I knew instantly there was a problem in children’s books depicting our country’s founding,” Kyle said. He and his wife, both Mississippi natives and Ole Miss alums, are working to change that. They just released four books in their new Founders Force children’s book series, including George Washington: Winged Warrior and the Delaware River. In the books, America’s founders are portrayed as superheroes. “These books get kids interested in the characters and their lives,” Kyle said. “So when they see them in school they already have a connection and general understanding.” The books focus on Washington’s leadership, Ben Franklin’s inventions and entrepreneurship, Thomas Jefferson’s literary prowess, and the Adamses’ family values. “We want to make sure today’s youth understand what happened to give them the rights we enjoy,” Kyle said. The first four Founders Force books are available online. More books are planned. Visit foundersforce.com for more information.
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Craft cocktails are delicious, but when it’s time to pack the cooler for the Grove, simple beverages are more practical. Enjoy the best of both worlds this football season with Project Sip’s easy twist on the Moscow Mule. Cute copper mugs optional. RECIPE BY Project Sip | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Elizabeth Evans of Eliza Kennard Photography | STYLED BY Amelia’s Erin Austen Abbott
Sour Mule 1 double shot of vodka ½ bottle of ginger beer* ¼ grapefruit for juice
*Project Sip recommends Crabbie’s ginger beer. Invitation Oxford photographer Elizabeth Evans enjoys Reed’s nonalcoholic ginger brew.
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vodka and ginger beer into ➳ Pour copper mug. together with ice. ➳ Mix grapefruit into drink for ➳ Squeeze juice (watch out for seeds). ➳ Drop grapefruit into drink, and enjoy responsibly.
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University of Mississippi fans know that on football Saturdays, going to the Grove is an all-day affair. Be prepared with these tips about what to bring and how to dress from Ole Miss student Savannah Brantley.
WRITTEN BY Katherine Henson PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
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Attending football games at the University of Mississippi is as much about what to wear as it is about the sport. Saturdays in the Grove can last as long as 10-12 hours, and it’s important to arrive both prepared and dressed to impress. Savannah Brantley, a University of Mississippi junior majoring in broadcast journalism, is known as a fashion guru on campus. She’s the go-to person for fashion advice among her friends. She has modeled for local stores and even walked the runway for Mississippi fashion designer Hilton Hollis. She said she has been interested in style most of her life and that dressing for the Grove on football Saturdays gives her a chance to express her unique tastes. “I don’t go by the color-code calendar,” she said. “I like being able to dress with my own sense of style. I love putting together outfits, and I wear whatever I feel good in that day. I don’t care if I look different.” She describes her sense of style as chic, unique and sophisticated. Never one to be deterred by the weather, she tries to be fashionable even when the forecast calls for raincoats, rain boots and an umbrella. Early in the season while the temperatures are hot, she favors breezy dresses or a dressy top and shorts with wedges. As cooler temperatures set in, she likes jeans, a blouse, a floppy hat and a jacket paired with booties, or a dress with over-the-knee boots and tights. Brantley, who works at Brooks Collection, added that jewelry can accentuate any outfit. For men, Brantley suggests khaki shorts, button-down shirts and loafers. For cooler weather, she recommends adding a vest or a sweater. “You can always tell who the pledges are because they have on slacks and blazers for game days, which always looks good,” she said.
Brantley’s Grove Survival Kit ••• FASHION TAPE To keep everything in place ••• FLIP-FLOPS Brantley likes Tory Burch and Volatile brands, which she said are durable and perfect for walking. “Every girl needs a pair of flip-flops handy for those long walks to the stadium,” Brantley said. ••• BAND-AIDS For blistered feet ••• BREATH FRESHENERS Brantley likes gum, mints or Listerine strips. “You may meet your future spouse in the Grove, so you’ll want minty breath,” she said.
••• SUNGLASSES Brantley said aviators, wayfarers or clubmaster styles are Grove favorites. ••• LIPSTICK “Regatta” by Amy Head will be Brantley’s go-to shade this fall. “It’s perfect for the season change,” she said. ••• ADULT BEVERAGES Airplane liquor bottles are the perfect size for already-heavy Grove bags. ••• A BOTTLE OF WATER For hydrating, especially after consuming those airplane liquor bottles. ••• OLE MISS FOOTBALL TICKETS The most important item, of course!
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events Meet the Rebels View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
University of Mississippi supporters gathered Aug. 15 at the Manning Center for Meet the Rebels, where Ole Miss student-athletes, cheerleaders, Rebelettes and coaches signed autographs, took photos and visited with fans.
Nicolet Luebke and Georgi Yaekel
Kaleshia, Perchelley, Sovient and Suave Taylor
Camron, Cheryl, Callie and Tom Goodwin
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September Exhibition Allan Innman Spence Townsend On exhibit August 17 – September 12
Artists’ Reception: Hell Hounds
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Jeff and Michael Joe Cannon
Matt Mossberg and Steve McRoberts
Chad and Penni Bentley
Sam and Peter Ross
Ron Ross and Bob Pulaski
Marcie and Dustin McCafferty Lance and Amanda Reed
Heather, Jake and Emily Head
Les and Michelle Hardin
Howard Bumpus and Paige Bishop
Courtney and Cindy Nicholson
Pierce Peterson and Chloe Childress
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events OHS Open House
events LHS Open House
Oxford High School held a back-to-school open house Aug. 10. Students and families visited classrooms, met OHS teachers and staff and toured the high school campus.
Lafayette High School held a back-to-school open house Aug. 4. Students and families visited classrooms, met LHS teachers and staff and toured the high school campus.
Greg and Anna Blake Lively with Audra Kate Merrell and Lynda Lively
Thomas Hinton, Robert Martin, Raegan Ramage, Edi Kent, Riley Arbuckle and Megan St. Peters
Andie Cooper, Whitney Byars and Angela Rutherford
Virginia and Linda Coleman
Ann Roberts and Katie Jenkins
Angel Rhea and Halee Pate Russon
Bradley Roberson with Allison and Sabrina Crain
Kimber Kennedy and Meg Hayden
Amy and Sarah Beth Tidwell
Kirkland and Kay Pruitt
Mason Phillips, Charlotte Avent and Luke Phillips
Kayla Arman, Emily Robinson and Madison Hill
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events Watermelon Carnival View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
The 46th annual Watermelon Carnival was held July 31-Aug. 1 in Water Valley’s Old City Park. The weekend included art booths, a street dance, a 3K race, a barbecue cook-off and the presentation of Watermelon Queen Elizabeth Davis.
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Fa·nat·ic: a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal. How does that definition suit Ole Miss fans? Just fine, thanks – especially when it’s time to rush the field.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE WORTHEM AND OLE MISS ATHLETICS
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ARRIVE FEELING LIKE OUTSIDERS AND LEAVE WELCOMED INTO THE OLE MISS FAMILY.
Opposite, Katy Perry cheers for the Rebels in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Above, Perry with Chris Fowler (left) and Lee Corso on ESPN’s College GameDay set. Perry’s manager, Bradford Cobb, is an Ole Miss alum; he invited her to Oxford.
When Katy Perry arrived in Oxford on Oct. 4, 2014, it was to appear as the guest picker on ESPN’s College GameDay. It was an unusual choice for the pop star, who admittedly had never attended a college football game. It was also an unusual choice for the sports show, as Perry had no obvious connection to the University of Mississippi (her manager is an alum). Still, as most fans remember, it was television gold and, with a win over Alabama, an epic day in Ole Miss football history. Perry celebrated accordingly. She threw corn dogs at the cameras, yelled “Hotty Toddy!” and danced when the Jumbotron showed her in the stands during the game. She was there when the goalposts came down and capped off her night by chugging a beer and diving into the crowd at Funky’s as Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing played. Her experience, while better-documented than most, is an Ole Miss home-game rite of passage. Just like Perry, many first-time visitors
leave with tales to tell and a newfound connection to Oxford. Friends Jeremy Joseph, Marty Dawood, Justin Turner and Kyle Wall have a similar story. Like Perry, they did not attend Ole Miss, nor did they have any family connections to Mississippi. They’re not even from the South. They all grew up on the West Coast, attending small colleges with almost nonexistent football teams. Not having a team to cheer for was tough on the young men. So five years ago, they created a group called College Football Guys. Their mission? Search the country for the best fans and find a team they could adopt and call their own. In five years, they attended 20 games in 12 states. They traveled from California to Indiana and college towns in between, meeting fans and cheering on their teams. They were like the Goldilocks of football fans, hoping to find the place that was just right. When they arrived in Oxford for the Ala-
bama game, they didn’t know much about the Rebels. But they quickly learned. They watched as Bo Wallace threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns. They saw Kailo Moore recover an Alabama fumble that turned into a Rebels’ touchdown. And they witnessed Senquez Golson intercept the ball in the end zone with only a minute left on the clock, sealing one of the most legendary Ole Miss wins of all time. “It was one of the top experiences of my life,” Joseph said. “The moment when that interception happened and we started rushing the field with everyone. It was like we had been Ole Miss fans our whole lives.” Another group of fans can relate to the CFB Guys. Eric Capper, Doug Dickle, Lonnie Yoder and Lance James, who all attended college in the Midwest, have taken guys’ trips to college football games each fall since 1994. When discussing their trips with others, they kept getting one common question: Have you been to Oxford yet? Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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“It was one of the top experiences of my life... THE MOMENT WHEN THAT INTERCEPTION PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF CFB GUYS
HAPPENED AND WE STARTED RUSHING THE FIELD WITH EVERYONE. IT WAS LIKE WE HAD BEEN OLE MISS FANS OUR WHOLE LIVES.” -JEREMY JOSEPH
Last year they decided to check it off their bucket list, and they met in Oxford for the Auburn game. It was a heartbreaking loss for the Rebels but a win for the men, who were won over by the kindness of strangers. They’d heard about the Grove and were prepared for the fanfare – the chandeliers, the fancy clothes, the fine china. But what they didn’t expect was to be invited into other peoples’ tents to tailgate, not like outside observers but as welcomed guests. “The hospitality of all the people we met was better than any place we’ve ever been,” Capper said. “The way the whole town embraces football Saturdays like that? The place just explodes on game day.” And while the over-the-top tailgates and Walk of Champions impressed them, it was the loyalty of Ole Miss fans that struck a chord. “We’ve been to games all over the South, at places like Alabama and Florida State, and we got the sense that people were fans just because it was the thing to do,” Capper said. “Like, it’s easy to be an Alabama football fan. But we didn’t get that feeling at Ole Miss. They love Rebels football through good and bad. These are die-hard fans.” That devotion is what brought the CFB Guys back to Oxford just one month after their first visit. For the first time in the group’s history, they repeated the same school in the same season to return for the Auburn game. “We had just as much fun that weekend as we did Alabama weekend,” Joseph said. “The people are all so amazing. It felt like we were being recruited in some way.” And the group, out searching for a team to call their own, may have finally found what they were looking for at Ole Miss. “People just took us in,” Dawood said. “It almost felt like they wanted us to be adopted into their family. We definitely want to be part of that.” Top, from left, CFB Guys Jeremy Joseph, Justin Turner, Marty Dawood and Kyle Wall storm the field after the Alabama game. Bottom, the CFB Guys return to Oxford for the Auburn game and tailgate with Ole Miss fans Moni and Stuart Simpson. The group had never returned to the same school in the same season before last fall. They had such a great time that they filmed their second visit and are working on a special project with the footage. Follow them on Twitter @TheCFBguys.
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While there’s nothing better than watching a football game in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, that’s not always an option. For those who live far away from Oxford, gathering with other University of Mississippi fans at local bars is the next best way to cheer on the Rebels. At official watch parties, usually organized by Ole Miss alumni, “Hotty Toddy!” can be heard from coast to coast on fall Saturdays. Bonnie Hill cheers from Denver as the president of the Colorado Ole Miss club. She graduated in 2006 and moved west about two years ago. She said that even with the time change and some games starting as early as 10 a.m. (Mountain Time), there’s always a crowd. With more than 200 people in attendance and standing room only at a party for the Ole Miss vs. Alabama game last year, Colorado alums proved that distance doesn’t dampen Ole Miss spirit. “This group is so crucial because we’re all so far away [from Oxford],” Hill said. “You really start to become a family. It’s so much more than a watch party or a football game. You depend on that network, get to know people and develop friendships.”
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Ole Miss Alumni Association Club Coordinator Anna Smith supports people like Hill. She helps establish new clubs across the country, and there are now more than 70 official Ole Miss clubs. With a steady increase in student enrollment each year, that number is always growing. When there is interest in setting up a new club, Smith gets a phone call. She finds out how many alumni live in the area, and she sends out a survey to gauge interest. If the response is good, a club is established and the local contact/president chooses the watch party location. “It’s a lot of work on the local level, so we really appreciate our volunteers,” Smith said. “They do such a great job. We couldn’t do it without them.” Selecting a venue is important, according to Smith. It needs to be easily accessible and centrally located with enough space. At Tavern on Third in New York City, Ole Miss fans sip on Rebel IPA that the bar special-orders for Ole Miss games. Boone’s Tavern in Denver offers a custom food menu with Grove tailgate favorites like pimento cheese and fried chicken
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Cheering on the football team is fun, but Ole Miss alumni clubs aren’t just for partying. Club members also help in their local communities by creating and funding scholarship endowments and hosting fundraisers for Ole Miss. Many alumni clubs hold watch parties for other Rebels sports, not just football. Clubs also host local picnics, golf tournaments, family days and more.
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tenders. At Party Fowl in Nashville, Tenn., fans sip their beer from Ole Miss koozies provided by the club. The entire outside courtyard at Manning’s in New Orleans is reserved for the watch parties. There is even a dedicated bartender and chef, and, occasionally, a special
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appearance by bar owner and Ole Miss legend Archie Manning himself. “When he’s not traveling during Saturdays in the fall, Archie loves to come by Manning’s and take in a Rebels win,” Mike Monsour, New Orleans club president, said. “He’s very
proud to host our club and makes time for all fans.” Because New Orleans, New York and Denver are also popular vacation spots, it’s not uncommon for watch parties in those places to include tourists. And while a large percentage
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of those tourists are alumni, many clubs attract people who are Rebels fans despite not having attended Ole Miss. Ole Miss alum Brad Yandle noticed “outsiders” cheering for Ole Miss while watching the opening game against Vanderbilt last
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year at Bar 96 in Austin, Texas. “The place was going nuts, even the fans of other teams were cheering that Rebels win,” Yandle said. “We’re extending the Ole Miss family as much as we can.” And while winning isn’t everything, the
Rebels’ last few successful seasons have made them more mainstream. “Our football team is really good now. We’re competitive,” Nelson Valentine, New York club president, said. “With a winning football team, more people want to come out
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Ole Miss may have lost to Vanderbilt on Nov. 10, 2012, but for Lisa Brookhart and Ryan Boyd, it was a win. They met on that day at a watch party in Atlanta at Black Bear Tavern. Boyd spotted Brookhart across the bar and noticed she had a better view of the TV and an empty seat beside her. “At halftime, he made his move,” Brookhart said. The pair chatted during the rest of the game and learned they were both Ole Miss graduates, although they had never met in Oxford. Boyd saved Brookhart a seat at the next game against Louisiana State University. Later, he sent flowers and asked her out on a proper date. Two years later, on Oct. 11, 2014, the couple married at Paris-Yates Chapel in Oxford. “You just never know what can happen at an Ole Miss football game,” Brookhart said, laughing. This fall, Atlanta Alumni Club watch parties move to larger location, GORDON BIERSCH IN BUCKHEAD. 3242 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. Contact Jenny Gipson at reblanta@aol.com.
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and watch the games. Our administration, Ross Bjork and the athletic department are all doing such a good job getting our name out there. Not just Ole Miss alums are Rebels fans now.” With that growth in popularity, many
clubs have outgrown their original venues. The Denver club moves from a smaller venue to Boone’s Tavern this season with the expectation of higher attendance due to 24 area high school graduates who are heading to Ole Miss this fall. The Atlanta club spent five years at Black
Bear Tavern, but this year it moves to Gordon Biersch in Buckhead to accommodate growth. “The Texas game in 2013 was only aired on the Longhorn Network so we had to live-stream it,” Jenny Gipson, Atlanta club president, said. “We had a full house and ended up having to Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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turn people away due to overcapacity.” And former Hospitality State residents don’t like turning anyone away, especially those eager to cheer for their school. “Watching a game solo is not nearly as much fun as having a whole bar cheering
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on the team, especially when we’re winning games,” Valentine said. “There’s nothing better than a Saturday afternoon with great weather, cheering on the Rebels. It’s a great feeling and a great atmosphere, with alums and fans together. Even if it’s just a handful of times a
year, it’s important.” To connect with an existing Ole Miss Alumni Club, visit olemissalumni.com/clubs. To start a new Ole Miss alumni club in your city, contact club coordinator Anna Smith at 662-915-1859 or annasmith@olemiss.edu.
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University of Mississippi fans are full of school spirit, especially on game days. From red and blue apparel to elaborate tailgate spreads, the Grove is the epicenter of all things Ole Miss football. PHOTOGRAPHED BY Caroline Beffa Franks, Paul Gandy and Joe Worthem
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Whether you’re gathering in the Grove, dressing to impress or storming the field after a big win, the game-day atmosphere is always festive. And what would the Grove be without food? Southern hospitality abounds in the form of iced sugar cookies and a full Bloody Mary bar. Centerpieces, complete with big-screen TVs, red-and-blue banners, flowers and football helmets add to the experience.
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Top left, football players mingle with fans during the Walk of Champions. Top right, even furry friends support the Rebels. Above, food is a uniting theme in the Grove, from smoked meats to elaborate centerpieces made of stacked pumpkins and a silver beverage fountain.
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Football season in Oxford means weekend visitors, so whether you’re hosting or renting, follow these 10 easy tips to ensure a pleasant stay. WRITTEN BY Rachel Burchfield | ILLUSTRATED BY Laurie G. Fisher
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After 12 years of living in Jackson, Miss., Whitney Bolen and her husband, Patrick, moved to Oxford
on Oct. 4, 2014 — no normal Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. On that day, the University of Mississippi football team beat the University of Alabama 23-17, remaining undefeated at 5-0 for the season. The win sparked an idea in the Bolens’ minds. “We felt like that was a good renting omen,” Whitney said. “I have secretly always wanted to own and run a bed-and-breakfast, so this was kind of like a dream job for me.” The Bolens’ home – which they named the Colonel’s Cottage – opened to renters for the Mississippi State University football game on Nov. 28. The three-bedroom, two-bath Oakshire Park home nets the Bolens around $400 per night for Southeastern Conference home games. “The first few times went well, and we started getting more inquiries,” Whitney said. “It has enabled us to travel more and also save more than what we would on a normal basis. So far it’s been a no-brainer.” The Colonel’s Cottage is one of more than 200 homes listed for rent on vrbo.com, a popular site to find football-weekend rentals in Oxford. Benefits of renting abound: “I have one single mom who uses the rental income to fund her kids’ Christmas each year,” realtor Kay Hightower said. But it’s also a lot of work – hospitality is as important to the South as a winning football season. Here are tips from Oxford homeowners and realtors on how to be a good host as well as a good houseguest. Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Be a Good Host
Create a memorable first impression Homeowner Debbie Wheeler offers to cook her guests a welcome meal at a reasonable price. “We even offer to do grocery shopping for them before they get here because it is so crazy during the game weekends that it’s hard to get to the store,” she said. Make sure to have paper goods, coffee, bottled water and unopened condiments for your guests. Declutter, and then clean “The biggest complaint I get from renters about owner-occupied homes is that there is too much stuff around,” Hightower said. Once you’ve gotten rid of the nonessentials, clean up, and be meticulous. “Think about how you want your hotel room to look when you arrive,” homeowner Brittney Tolbert said. “Would you stay if it was dirty?” Realtor Clayton Faggert suggests charging renters a cleaning fee and having a cleaning service under contract. “This makes your life much less hectic,” he said. Spruce up the outside of your home, too. “Lots of folks enjoy a glass of wine on the porch after a long day of travel,” Bolen said. “I always make sure we have lots of plants, and we added a fountain for a serene feel.” Wow your guests upon arrival Having sheets and towels for renters only (white is “easy because they can be bleached again and again,” Whitney said) is basic. So is clearing out space in the closet and refrigerator and leaving detailed instructions for renters about the home. What is the Wi-Fi password? How does the remote work? But to get repeat
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business, Faggert said, leave a gift basket. “It is always a nice touch,” he said. Whitney leaves Mrs. Meyer’s hand soaps in her bathrooms, a goody bag complete with Lillian’s Cheese Straws from Oxford Floral, and information from Oxford’s Visitor’s Center. “I always leave information on Oxford for my guests,” she said. Wheeler does a meet-and-greet with renters and does a complete walk-through of the property. If you don’t want to meet your guests in person, leaving contact information behind is a must.
Have a plan for where to go Your belongings have been shifted to accommodate guests, but what about you, the homeowners? “We make an adventure out of renting our primary home, either staying at our family farm or visiting out-of-town family and friends,” homeowner and realtor Molly Mogridge said. The Bolens use their time away from home to sneak in a quick retreat. “This fall we have several quick weekend getaways planned for our family,” Bolen said. “When we have renters, we will be on vacation, too.”
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Protect yourself Homeowners and realtors alike can’t stress this enough – use leases and insurance to protect yourself and your home. Mogridge collects a portion of the rate and a damage deposit when her renters sign the lease and makes sure they pay before they arrive. “The balance should be paid in full prior to check-in,” she said. Designate a room or a closet where your valuables can be locked up and protected. Faggert suggests having a handyman on call in case of emergency and to protect yourself with a “fairly large refundable deposit to cover any incidentals that may occur,” he said. Make sure guests know the check-out procedure – where to put the garbage, bed sheets, dirty dishes and towels and how to lock the house.
Be a Good Houseguest
Treat the rental like it’s your own home It’s “the number one rule,” Mogridge said. “Be respectful of the place you are staying,” Faggert said. “Always remember that this is someone else’s home.” Communicate with the homeowner “Ask the homeowner for any special requests or questions about the home on the front end,” Modridge said. If something is damaged during your stay, notify the homeowner. “Don’t wait to see if they will mention it to you,” Hightower said. Be the type of guest you would like to have Respect is key. If the listing for the home said it sleeps eight, don’t bring 18 guests “unless you have permission from the owner,” Hightower
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said. If the homeowners leave behind a checkout procedure, follow it, she added. Even if they don’t, “clean up a little bit,” Faggert said. And don’t forget about the neighbors. “Respect the neighbors, and keep noise at an acceptable level,” he said. Leave a lasting touch Before leaving Oxford, take the time to show gratitude to your host. Leaving a note for the owners thanking them for their hospitality is a kind gesture, Hightower said. “If you have a
suggestion for making the rental better, politely mention it. Sometimes owners just aren’t aware.” Write a good review The next best thing to becoming a repeat customer is referring others to the property. Visit vrbo.com, airbnb.com or Craigslist, and tell your friends. “We love knowing our renters have enjoyed their stay,” Mogridge said. After all, most homeowners find it rewarding “just seeing the joy in someone’s eyes the first time they experience Oxford,” Faggert said.
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irthday girl Mary Katherine West practices with three University of Mississippi cheerleaders. A large white tent with red and blue streamers and balloons evokes the Grove. The party was planned by Amanda Sutherlin Owens, a longtime friend of Rachel West (who is Mary Katherine’s mother and publisher of Invitation Oxford). Owens’ parents’ house on College Hill Road served as the backdrop for the party. The Happy Birthday victory banner was designed by Beth Hunt. Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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he children’s tables and chairs were decorated with megaphones, pom poms, chevron-printed tablecloths and football centerpieces. Details Specialty Rentals provided the tent, tables and chairs. Traditional Grove food was served for lunch, including fried chicken, chips and dip, watermelon skewers, lemonade and birthday cake. Children made crafts out of pine cones and danced along to music provided by a small marching band. A 4-foot goalpost made of PVC pipe was on hand for children to practice kicking field goals. Opposite page, top and bottom right, Mary Katherine wears a custom-monogrammed cheerleader uniform with an “M” for her name. Bottom left, Mary Katherine with friend Keaton Chamblee.
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The Art-er Limits Fringe Festival kicked off Aug. 6 with an Iron Bartender Contest at the Powerhouse. From a mystery box of items, competitors made a signature cocktail that was tasted and voted on by the public. Alex von Hardberger of Snackbar was the winner.
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A party before the premiere of the movie Dark Places was held Aug. 7 at 800 Park. The event, hosted by Betsy Patton and Lindsey Baquie, honored local actress Jennifer Pierce Mathus, who plays Aunt Diane in the film.
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A Night in August was held Aug. 15 in Taylor’s Plein Air neighborhood. The event featured food, a fireworks show and a free concert by Mustache the Band and Roxford University music students, all hosted by Dr. Hayden Perkins and the Children’s Dental Center.
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The Oxford Chargers Athletic Booster Club held its inaugural Boosters and Blues fundraiser Aug. 15 at the Library Sports Bar. Rocket 88 performed, and the event benefited Oxford High School athletic teams.
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the CHEF The Manning Center’s Grill at 1810 is outfitted with multiple flat-screen TVs, seating for hundreds, and a view of the University of Mississippi indoor practice field. Still, when Jodie Jacobs, executive chef for athletic dining, glances around, he sees one big family table. During the school year, he feeds anywhere from 500 to 750 people each day, but he knows that some coaches like fried bologna and takes care to stock Blue Bunny, a staff favorite brand of ice-cream bars. He thinks up ways to make food fun, like serving Cajun food on Tuesdays and tropical “by the beach-themed” fare on Thursdays, and he takes time to learn the names of new recruits so he can welcome them to campus. “You build relationships with these guys,” Jacobs said. “It’s nice. It’s an honor and privilege.” Jacobs, who grew up in Meridian, Miss., and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi, has loved food for a long time. He ran his own restaurant in Aberdeen, Miss., for a couple of years before selling it and relocating to Oxford. It was a move that would ultimately bring together his passion for food and another love. “This is kind of like a dream job for me,” Jacobs said. “I grew up an Ole Miss fan. I pull up to work every day, and the first thing I see is Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. And then I get to come in here and the athletes are out here practicing, the football team is out there going at it. It’s awesome. It’s a beautiful thing.” And even though the hours are long (Jacobs’ days usually begin around 5 or 6 a.m. and end around 10:30 p.m.) and preparing an average of 15 meals a week, plus catering menus and special events, can be exhausting, he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I take pride in it. It’s just a good feeling. It’s like my family’s just gotten bigger, a lot bigger,” Jacobs said. “And a lot hungrier,” he added, laughing. – WRITTEN BY Sonia Thompson Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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LIFE COACH Jennifer Saxon cheers for all the athletes she mentors as they score touchdowns or sink three-pointers. But as the assistant athletic director of student athlete development at the University of Mississippi, she’s more concerned they’re leading winning personal lives. “Our goal is to give them a road map so that they can make good decisions, even after their college experience is over,” Saxon said. To do this, she arranges etiquette dinners, facilitates internships and schedules meetings with the media and academic directors from across the country. “It’s fun to see these kids start to develop their own dreams,” she said. A favorite part of her job is arranging service hours for the Ole Miss athletic teams. The baseball team members wanted to get involved with literacy, so Saxon helped them begin the Reading with the Rebels program at Oxford Elementary School. Members of the women’s rifle team wanted to focus on animal rights, so Saxon helped them volunteer at the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society. Football players have gone on mission trips to Haiti and worked in the Mississippi Delta. Her job is a natural fit for someone who grew up with a football coach father and playing volleyball, basketball and softball. Still, she originally thought she’d be an athletic trainer. After earning a degree in physical education from South Carolina State University in her hometown of Orangeburg, S.C., Saxon began working for the SCSU athletic director, and she realized she enjoyed helping students. “I wanted to have fun and see people’s lives changed for the better,” she said. After earning a master’s degree in educational counseling, she became assistant athletic director for academic enhancement at SCSU. She moved to Oxford last summer. Watching students evolve gives her the most joy. “When a student comes in shy and reluctant to speak in front of groups, and later they are presenting at an SEC meeting to hundreds, then you know you’ve made a difference,” she said.
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the MASTER MIND Megan McCurdy is coach Hugh Freeze’s righthand woman. As his assistant, she does the expected tasks, like managing his calendar, correspondence, speaking engagements and autograph requests. But she also plans every single detail of home-game Saturdays, even the things fans might think happen organically. “Game day is very structured,” she said. “We have everything planned to the minute by Wednesday or Thursday, so that the players know exactly when each element will take place. We even know exactly how long it takes for the Walk of Champions to happen.” On game days, McCurdy is at the stadium two hours before kickoff and stays with Freeze on the sideline into the second quarter. “You never know what might come up,” she said. “We might need to laminate new call sheets at the last minute. But after the second quarter, I go to the stands and enjoy the game.” After the game is over and fans go home, McCurdy returns to her office to answer email and complete paperwork. McCurdy, who grew up in Sumrall, Miss., has been an Ole Miss fan most of her life. She came to Oxford to study biology and worked in the football office as a student. When she heard that the position of assistant to the head coach was open in 2012, she jumped at the chance to be involved with Ole Miss athletics again. “The first year was definitely a learning experience,” she said. “We were figuring out how we wanted to get things done. The second and third years have been fine-tuning our process.” That process doesn’t stop when the football season ends. McCurdy is busy year-round, scheduling recruiting visits through February and football camps through August. But Saturdays in Oxford are her favorite workdays. “At the Alabama game last year, I saw Woody Harrelson, Liam Hemsworth and Katy Perry sitting in our stadium. I am so proud that Ole Miss is now a national name. It’s surreal to be a part of the changes that are taking place. People are surprised by what an amazing facility we have, and it all stems from the success we are having on the field.”
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the MONEY MAN When football jobs come to mind, many people might think of a coach or trainer. But Keith Carter thinks even bigger than that. Much bigger. As senior associate athletics director for development and executive director of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation, Carter is raising $150 million to build the Pavilion at Ole Miss (the new basketball arena, slated to open in January) and improve the football stadium, among other large projects. “Our growth is good for students, coaches, fans and even for our new recruits that we haven’t met yet,” Carter said. When he looks around campus, he gets excited about watching that growth. “We just put 30 new premium suites in the south end zone and opened the Field Club,” he said. “But the biggest visual change will be next year. As soon as this season is over, we’re going to tear down the existing seating in the north end zone and bowl it in, connecting it with the rest of the seating.” Outside the stadium, the north entrance will be redefined with new landscaping and a plaza with a bell tower. “We want to create more places for fans to gather and associate,” he said. “People will be able to flow right from the Grove into the stadium.” But the prosperity of Ole Miss Athletics isn’t only important to Carter as an employee. His story is a testament to the life-changing potential of sports. He came to Ole Miss in 1995 on a basketball scholarship. After earning a degree in business administration, he played in the minor league, hoping to make it to the NBA. “When that didn’t happen, I spent six years playing basketball for Italian teams,” he said. “But in the summers I came back to Oxford to work out with the Ole Miss team.” When his playing career ended, he came back for good in 2008, and the university welcomed him home. He accepted his position with the athletics department in 2009. “Since then, it’s been my passion,” Carter said. “I love going out to see donors, building those relationships and getting them to believe in what we’re doing here.”
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The University of Mississippi campus will soon look significantly different, thanks to the $150 million Forward Together Rebels campaign, which is changing the Ole Miss Athletics aesthetic and experience for athletes and sports fans. WRITTEN BY Caitlin Adams “If you build it, they will come” seems to be the motto of University of Mississippi Athletics. Led by the Forward Together Rebels campaign, several sports facilities are undergoing major upgrades, additions or renovations to leverage Ole Miss as one of the top athletic programs in the country and attract even more people to watch the Rebels play. The campaign goal, funded strictly through private donations, is $150 million, and it includes four major initiatives: the construction of the Pavilion at Ole Miss, a new multipurpose arena; the expansion of VaughtHemingway Stadium; previously completed enhancements to the Manning Center; and the revamp of multiple student-athlete buildings.
THE PAVILION AT OLE MISS The largest portion of the campaign is for the Pavilion at Ole Miss, a new arena already under construction next to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The multipurpose facility will host basketball games, commencement ceremonies and concerts and will have a student food court. “It’s going to be an area that students will gravitate to during the week and come back to on game day,” said Keith Carter, senior associ-
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ate athletics director and executive director of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation. With a total capacity of 9,500 people, the arena is nestled west of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in an area that previously housed the Rebel Shop and parking lots. Carter said the centralized location is part of the athletics department’s overarching goal to create a “front door” to Ole Miss Athletics. Inside, there will be more amenities for
students, including a student concourse and courtside and baseline seating. Three club areas – the Courtside Club, the Pavilion Club and the All-American Club – which account for roughly 1,700 “premium” seats, are just some of the spectating options for fans and alumni. “When we planned this building, we wanted to be sure it’s something our fans and alumni would be proud of,” Carter said. “We found there’s a big appetite for club seats, so
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we made that happen. That was our niche, and what our donors and fan base wanted.� The new arena will also boast a large concourse area, branded concessions and world-class locker rooms. Outside, fans will no longer have to deal with the frustrations of limited parking. A five-story parking garage with more than 800 spaces is already complete. Once the Rebel basketball teams move
into their new home in early 2016, the Pavilion’s predecessor, the Tad Smith Coliseum (called the Tad Pad) will be demolished and converted to a green space.
VAUGHT-HEMINGWAY STADIUM Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, marks the last time fans will cheer on the red and blue from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as it currently looks. An expanded, upgraded stadium will
debut with the 2016 season opener. When the new stadium opens, it will hold more than 64,000 people and boast upgrades both inside the gates and on the surrounding grounds. Most notably, the north end zone, currently occupied by freestanding bleachers, will be overhauled, and when the dust settles, the east and west sides of the stadium will be connected to make a full 360-degree bowl. This enclosure will create a grand entry Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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“We want to have one definite, main way to go from the Grove to the stadium. It will be a FIRST-CLASS AREA that connects the stadium to the heart of campus.” -Keith Carter into the stadium and a seamless connection between tailgating in the Grove and the action on Hollingsworth Field. “We want to have one definite, main way to go from the Grove to the stadium,” Carter said. “It will be a first-class area that connects the stadium to the heart of campus.” With the new enclosure comes a significant change to the layout of the stadium; the relocation of the student section. Historically housed in the south end zone, the student section will move to the north end zone beneath a larger, high-definition Jumbotron. The new location will include perks for students, such as closer proximity to Hollingsworth Field – key for creating a home-field advantage – and an additional 2,000 seats, raising the tally to 10,000 student seats. “We wanted to make sure our students have a great game-day experience,” Carter said. “We’re really excited to give them their own area that they can claim and be proud of.” The master plan also includes a renovation of the south end zone; the addition of 30 luxury suites; 770 club-level seats; two new scoreboards in the south end zone; and cosmetic upgrades for concourses, concession areas and restrooms throughout the stadium.
OLIVIA AND ARCHIE MANNING ATHLETICS PERFORMANCE CENTER One of the first, and already completed, enhancements of the Forward Together Rebels campaign was a $12.5 million revamp to the Manning Center, the indoor practice facility for student-athletes located beside the south end zone of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The bones of the original structure, built in 2004, remained, but a renovation and
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expansion, completed last year, add what Carter calls a “wow factor” to Ole Miss athletics. Officially named the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center in 2013, the improved facility boasts a full-service dining hall – the Grill at 1810 – which is open to all students and faculty; an expanded weight room; and a new team meeting room equipped with audio and video capabilities. A lobby, well appointed to impress recruits and campus tour visitors, showcases the history of Ole Miss football through interactive exhibits, videos and memorabilia. “It’s one of our favorite athletic buildings on campus,” Carter said. “It has that pop and sizzle we need when recruits come to town.” Another notable feature is an underground tunnel that connects the practice facility to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, allowing players easy passage between the stadium and halftime locker room on game days.
MULTIFACILITY UPGRADES Also on the project list, but still in the planning phases, are an expansion of the FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Support Center and a redevelopment of both the Starnes Athletic Training Center and the Gillom Sports Center Complex. The weight and training rooms inside Starnes will expand and move to the Gillom Center, which currently houses the indoor tennis courts, volleyball courts and women’s sports offices. Carter said this is a strategic move to provide those sports with better amenities. “We’re enhancing what we already have,” he said. Plans for those buildings will be finalized once Vaught-Hemingway’s north end zone complex is complete.
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Injuries are a difficult reality of any sport, but treatments from dedicated University of Mississippi training staff members, yoga instructors, chiropractors and others address the physical, mental and emotional aspects of recovery.
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football fans remember too well Laquon Treadwell’s devastating injury in the Auburn game last fall. The wide receiver suffered a broken fibula and dislocated ankle. He had surgery the next morning, followed by four months of rehabilitation. There was no chance he could finish the season. He is expected to play in the Rebels’ opening game this year against the University of Tennessee at Martin, and those involved in his rehabilitation especially anticipate his return. “When Laquon plays the first game this season, [we know] a lot of work went into that from a lot of different people, and that’s going to be exciting for us,” Pat Jernigan, head athletic trainer for Ole Miss football, said. Football injuries vary from severe, like broken bones, to less critical, like sprained ankles, and many people are involved in a football player’s rehabilitation and treatment plan. When an Ole Miss player is injured, the athletic trainer and physician work together to diagnose the injury and then establish a treatment plan to bring the player back to full strength. But Jernigan said that the best rehabilitation is actually prevention. “The off-season is what prepares everybody for the season,” Jernigan said. “The off-season program is the best prevention for injuries.” The Ole Miss football team has five strength and conditioning coaches who facilitate running drills, weight training and corrective exercises for posture and form. When a player is injured during the season, many people might help him recover, from a physical therapist or massage therapist to a sports psychologist or even a nutritionist. This is due
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Above, students in Ann Morgan Graham’s fourth-grade class at Della Davidson Elementary wrote supportive letters to an injured Laquon Treadwell. Left, Lafayette Elementary School students signed a Get Well Soon poster for Treadwell.
to an increased emphasis in recent years on holistic rehabilitation in sports medicine that focuses on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of an injury. Jernigan and his team expose football players to massage therapy and sports psychology, which are available in-house. But a football player might also seek other avenues of rehabilitation, such as chiropractic or yoga therapy. “We have to look at different avenues to get a guy healthy,” Jernigan said. “If a guy isn’t getting better, you’ve got to look at other options. If everyone is working together, I think
there are benefits from using nontraditional types of therapy.” Some players choose to visit Dr. B. Tripp Henderson, a licensed chiropractor and certified strength and conditioning coach at Henderson Chiropractic & Sports Rehab in Oxford. Henderson chose his field after a chiropractor rehabilitated him when he was injured playing flag football in college. Because of his dual licensing, Henderson combines traditional chiropractic treatment – which focuses on joints in the body – with strength and conditioning exercises. “I specialize in active and passive rehabiliFootball and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Head athletic trainer for Ole Miss football Pat Jernigan works with wide receiver Collins Moore. Athletes may also seek out yoga therapy or chiropractic care and be offered emotional support when rehabilitating from injuries. Physical, emotional and mental components of rehabilitation are equally important for athletes.
tation,” Henderson said. “I basically do good old-fashioned chiropractic rehabilitation with an athlete first, and then I will add additional strengthening or stretching programs if that is what the athlete needs.” Yoga therapy is another option for players. Stevi Self, a certified yoga therapist and coowner of Southern Star Yoga, has worked with football players. She said that yoga therapy is unique because it considers the physical, mental and emotional aspects of an injury. “All of those aspects of a person are affected when dealing with an injury,” Self said. “Injuries don’t just affect you on a physical level; they affect your state of mind. There’s an experience of grief when you’re not able to do what you love to do. When I work with people in yoga therapy, we look at all of those aspects.” Self creates a treatment plan for an injury that incorporates breath work, yoga poses and mindfulness. Self said that mindfulness – the practice of being completely present and aware of what is happening in the body – is an important part of yoga therapy for athletes.
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“Mindfulness is really beneficial for athletes because it keeps them from getting distracted by the external stimuli they experience,” Self said. “When athletes are in the present moment, that’s when they are the safest because they are aware of what they’re doing and how they’re moving. Mindfulness also helps performance because athletes are not thinking about external stuff. They’re totally focused on their job at that moment.” Although football players might seek rehabilitation off campus, Jernigan said that one of the most important aspects of rehabilitation is the encouragement an athlete receives from his teammates and coaches. “Once guys gain confidence, they will push themselves because they want to get better,” Jernigan said. “But there are times when they struggle or get down. It’s our job to encourage them and say, ‘You might be having a bad day, but you can use today to get better.’ ” The coaching staff also involves injured players in practices and team meetings as much as possible during their rehabilitation.
“Injured guys who might be seniors or very talented players can still teach their teammates while off the field,” Jernigan said. “In a meeting room, they can also be involved and help other guys. The biggest thing is to keep them around and involved when they can be there.” Encouragement from Ole Miss fans also helps football players recover from injuries. After Treadwell was injured, local elementary school students sent him countless letters with get-well wishes. “The letters were delivered here [to the sports center] and came in four or five crates,” Treadwell said. “It was a very humbling experience. I didn’t know so many kids looked up to me like that.” Rehabilitation takes on different forms for different football players, and many people are involved in their recovery. When Treadwell and other football players return to Hollingsworth Field this season, those who had a hand in their recovery will be the first fans to cheer, as they remember the players’ challenging days and hard work that led to their comebacks.
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When the Pride of the South marching band begins to play Forward Rebels, University of Mississippi football fans immediately recognize the university’s fight song and sing along: “Forward, Rebels, march to fame! Hit that line and win this game!” The rustle of red pom poms in the air matches the song’s tempo. Different sections of the band play the melody, countermelody, harmony and baseline. But many fans are unaware of the man behind the music of Forward Rebels: Andrew Fox (pictured far left). An Oxford native, Andrew taught music theory and composition in the Ole Miss music department for 32 years and was also staff arranger for the marching band from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. During that time, he arranged every song the band played. As a staff arranger, he took the melody of each song and reworked it so that every instrument had a different part to play. He also wrote segues from one song to another for the halftime show. “The band had a certain number of people and instruments in it, so I knew what instruments I had to write for,” Andrew said. “I wrote the tune in the right key so that the instruments could play it. It also had to be a certain length, and the band director designed the footwork. The tune had to fit all of that.” Between teaching and arranging music, Andrew stayed busy during football season. His wife, Beryl, said that their home near campus on Jackson Avenue became a makeshift office where her husband worked. “The minute the Rebels finished a game on Saturday, the band director was over at our house, and he and Andrew were talking about the next show,” Beryl said. “We didn’t have a dining room for years. That was his office.” When Andrew set out to arrange music, he preferred a quiet space and created his own score paper for writing the music of each instrument in the band. During his tenure, he created a collection of 239 arrangements and 12 original compositions for the Ole Miss Department of Music.
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Growing up, Andrew lived two blocks down the road from William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak. In sixth grade, he learned to play trumpet in the band at University High School, now
Oxford High School. His skills on the trumpet earned him a spot in the first Mississippi All State Lion’s Band in 1950, and he returned a second year before graduating high school and attending Ole Miss. While in college and studying music, Andrew met Beryl, who also majored in music. When they graduated, the couple taught music in the public school system and eventually moved to Tallahassee, Fla., where Andrew earned a doctorate at Florida State University. In 1968, they moved back to Oxford and took jobs at Ole Miss. Beryl was the music librarian, and Andrew taught classes in the music department and eventually became staff arranger for the marching band. “I was delighted to come back home,” Andrew said. “The band director was James Ferguson at the time, and he said he needed an arrangement. Apparently, I did it well enough that he asked me to arrange music over and over again.” During Andrew’s time as the marching band’s arranger, the couple went to every football game, and their dachshund, Caesar, even earned a reputation among the members of the marching band and Ole Miss fans. “This was before they had leash laws, and Caesar visited campus a lot from our house on Jackson Avenue,” Beryl said. “I was sitting with the band at a football game one time when I saw Caesar coming up the aisle. He saw me, leaped three rows and jumped in my lap. The girl next to me said, ‘We see him at the basketball games!’ Everybody knew who Caesar was.” In addition to his arrangements for the marching band, Andrew wrote arrangements and compositions for choral performances, jazz bands and various concerts. He also wrote the Double Decker Overture to kick off Oxford’s Double Decker Arts Festival and The Oxford Eagle to commemorate the local newspaper. “Years ago, a reporter from The Oxford Eagle was in the Lafayette Oxford University Community Band,” David Willson, director of bands at Ole Miss, said, “and we were playing a
march called The Chicago Tribune. Dr. Fox said that, if the Chicago Tribune had a march, we needed one for The Oxford Eagle.” Andrew just celebrated his 80th birthday and is retired, but he still writes music. Last fall, he wrote a song called Pride of the South in honor of the Ole Miss marching band for a concert directed by Willson.
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Andrew’s time at Ole Miss is not forgotten, especially for Willson, a former student of his and an Ole Miss band member while Andrew was staff arranger. “Any craftsman, whether it’s a carpenter, sculptor, master mechanic or surgeon, makes it look easy,” Willson said. “Dr. Fox can write an arrangement, and it’s going to be note-andrhythm perfect. It’s going to sound good, and it’s going to work. He’s just great at it.” Andrew became a mentor to Willson, who was a student at Ole Miss from 1969 to 1973. Willson recalled meeting him several times at the coffee shop on campus. He would ask Andrew questions about trumpet performance and music composition, and Andrew would write notes on a paper napkin for Willson. “I probably drove him crazy,” Willson said, laughing, “but I learned more from him in the coffee shop than I did in the classroom. I just find him to be a gentleman and an intriguing scholar. He’s a wonderful human being.” Willson also said that Andrew is a rarity when it comes to music, calling him a “hidden gem of Mississippi.” “He can drop a nickel, hear the pitch and tell you what the note is,” Willson said. “He also can listen to a piece of music and tell you what chord and inversion of the chord are playing. That’s rare. He’s good at what he does, and he’s humble about it.” At football games today, his arrangements of Forward Rebels and the Alma Mater are still used. As the band plays and Ole Miss football fans begin to sing, Willson thinks of Andrew Fox, the man behind the music. Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Thomas started her officiating career in the early 1990s, and in 1996 became the first female to officiate in a Division-1A high school football game in Mississippi. She was officiating in college in 2007 when she was hired by Conference USA and has officiated as a line judge and head linesman during her collegiate career. She has an extensive history in bowl games and has also worked in the United Football League prior to becoming a full-time NFL game official. She lives in Brandon, Miss., with her husband and their three children. The NFL held a press conference April 8 for Thomas and NFL Vice President of Officiating Dean Blandino. Below are excerpts from the transcript of that conference. It has been edited for grammar, length and clarity.
Q: What was it like to get the call about joining the NFL staff?
A: That call came Thursday, April 2, at 10:47 a.m. When I looked at my phone and it was area code 212, I was just praying that it was Dean Blandino on the other end of the line, and it was. He just said it was an honor to make this call, like to all of my other colleagues that were invited in this year, and it was an honor for me to have received it.
Q: When you first started out, did you set out to be an NFL official? A: No, I did not set out to become an NFL official. But I guess the further I went along in the progression and getting into Conference USA, part of me thought that it may become a reality. The fact is, and this is so cliché, but 150
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officials will tell you that you work every game and you hope to be asked back to work the next one. So my goal has always been to be the best line judge I can be any time I’m given the opportunity to work.
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How did your childhood influence your interest in football? A: I grew up with brothers that were athletes, and football was just a part of our family growing up. Like I’ve always said, I never set out to be a football official, nor did I want to play football. I was involved with softball and basketball, but both my brothers are currently now football officials as well, at the small college level, so we’re all affiliated with officiating.
Q: Did you play sports growing up? A: My love was softball, but fortunately I was able to have a basketball scholarship at the University of Mobile.
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Your journey got started in Mississippi. Can you talk about Mississippi high school
football as kind of a training ground? A: I’m glad you asked about the roots and where I came from. Mississippi is just a phenomenal state for high school football, period. As far as the training ground that I was exposed to in Pascagoula ... George Nash and all the guys that influenced me, and when I first walked into that first meeting, I’m telling you it was life changing for me – the fact that I actually saw that officials took pride and time in what they were doing to make the game better. That is really what drew me in, especially being a former athlete. I couldn’t have asked for better training not only for football, but also for just what to expect in life as a football official.
Q: Do you think this announcement will open doors for women in other sports? I’m not certain if my announcement will open up the doors for any other professional sports, but I will tell you that in my experience with Dean Blandino and the National Football League that the developmental program that they had put in place has definitely helped in
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the progression of all officials. I would hope that the professional sports across the country would look at the best officials regardless of race or gender.
Q: You really don’t like thumping your chest, but really, how does it feel to be the first fulltime female official? A: I’m ecstatic. I am. But wanting to stick my chest out, or whatever it may be, that I’m the first female – it’s the mindset of an official that you don’t want to be seen or noticed. I don’t know if it’s just that my mind has been trained that way for 20 years. I don’t know. Do I downplay the honor that it is to be first? Absolutely not. I know that it will hopefully open doors for anyone. Little girls or guys who think that maybe they can’t do something. That’s an aspect that I don’t downplay at all. I think if you do something because you love it, then opportunities will present themselves. I hate to downplay it somewhat. Am I ecstatic? Yes. But still, I’m an official and that’s the mindset that I have. Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL’S JOHNNY HILL RETIRES THIS FALL AFTER 40 YEARS OF COACHING FOOTBALL. WRITTEN BY Caitlin Adams | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem On Nov. 6, the Oxford Chargers football team will celebrate senior night, but when the stadium lights dim and the bleachers empty, it will signify more than the final home game of the 2015 season. It will be the last time Johnny Hill, Oxford High School’s most successful football coach, calls plays from the sidelines. With 40 years of coaching football under his belt – 23 with the Chargers, and 16 in which he juggled being both coach and OHS athletic director, Hill will retire from his positions at the high school on Dec. 31.
“I love my job, but it’s time for some of the other coaches to have some of the fun,” Hill said. “And it’s time for me to spend some time with my grandkids.” On Jan. 1, Hill will have a new reality, but with one final football season on the schedule and a state championship on the line, the only thing on his mind is the game he has loved for as long as he can remember. “This season is what’s my priority,” Hill said. “We’re going to coach our tails off. No matter if it’s your first year or your last year,
you’re still coaching kids and trying to beat the team you’re going to play on Friday night.” Hill, who played football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, began his coaching career at Oxford High School in 1989. With stints in Holly Springs, Tupelo and Vicksburg, Hill’s coaching journey across Mississippi looked like scribbles in a playbook before he permanently settled in Oxford with his wife and four sons in 2000. Since then, the Hill family has been known around Oxford as an athletic dynasty.
Linda and Johnny Hill, center, better known as Mamsi and Pap to their 11 grandchildren. Back (on back of sofa) Connor, Griff, Mason and Zane Hill. Middle, Wade (left sofa arm), McLain (seated) and Tate Hill (right sofa arm). Front row (in laps) Farris, Rue, Reed and Roxy Hill. Johnny looks forward to spending more time with his family when he retires.
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All four of Hill’s sons played on his roster, and all four went on to compete in athletics at the collegiate level. During Hill’s tenure, the Charger athletics program grew in size and notoriety. Hill championed the additions of soccer, fast- and slow-pitch softball, swimming, golf and power lifting to lead the Chargers to the 21-team powerhouse program that it is today. “We don’t just have a golf or tennis team; we have a team that’s trying to win a state championship,” he said. “We don’t just start the program, we’re working at it every day.” With a tennis program that has brought home the state championship title eight years in a row and a baseball team that recently graced the cover of USA Today, Hill’s hard work has paid off. And with more than 30 state championship titles to his name as athletic director, he has the hardware to prove it. But Hill’s accolades don’t stop at trophies and medals. He played an instrumental role in the development of the infrastructure that has garnered the high school’s athletic program statewide recognition. Hill is quick to give all
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credit to the Oxford community and school board, but others sing his praises. “Coach Hill has been an integral part of making our athletic program one of the best in the state,” said Oxford School District Superintendent Brian Harvey, who played football for Hill and whose son now plays for him. “Our athletic program would not be where it is without coach Hill’s leadership and many dedicated hours.” A new baseball stadium, a softball complex, the addition of artificial turf track, a physical education facility and a new football stadium are just a few of the developments that Hill can hang his hat on. “There’s certainly been a lot of changes in my time,” he said. When Hill hangs up his whistle this winter, it won’t be the balmy evenings under the lights or early mornings reviewing film that he will miss. It will be the herds of student-athletes who have occupied his afternoons, nights and weekends for more than four decades. “During football season we spend more time together than we do with our families,” he
said. “I’m sure going to miss the kids and my coaching staff.” And for a man who still finds time to drive the team bus, organize practices and lead the locker room huddle, stepping down from the position is more than saying good-bye to the game. Hill has been a mentor, confidant and, sometimes, father figure to hundreds of student-athletes through the years. “The number of lives that he has touched throughout his career in Oxford far exceeds the number of wins that he has amassed as a coach,” Harvey said. “As a player in the huddle during one of his time-outs, you never know what play he may come up with. I remember thinking, ‘Well, if he believes we can do this, I guess we can.’ ” But to Hill, it’s all in a day’s work. “My most important job is to help mentor young men to go down the right path,” he said. “To teach them how to get knocked down and get back up, and to not only get up but get up with a smile and keep going. That can be the toughest job, but it’s also the most important – more than points on a scoreboard.”
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Hill and the Oxford High School Chargers at the 5A state championship game, held at Mississippi State University last fall. “Stay Hungry” is one of Coach Hill’s favorite motivational sayings for his athletes. After a 40-year coaching career, this fall is the last season Hill will be on the sidelines before his retirement.
When asked about life post-pigskin, Hill said he has no plans other than spending time with his 11 grandchildren – with another on the way – on their family land. “Beyond riding four-wheelers with my
grandkids, I haven’t even thought about life after football,” he said. “I’m thinking about our next drill and our next game.“ But one person who has given it some thought is the woman who sacrificed countless
nights and weekends cheering from the stands: Hill’s wife of 42 years, Linda. “She’s already got a list of 100 new jobs lined up for me,” he said, laughing. “I think she’s ready to have her husband back.” Football and Fashion 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Perfect Pair Easy, practical tips for pairing food and wine. WRITTEN BY Melanie Crownover | ILLUSTRATED BY Hunter Johnson
Good wine and delicious food make a perfect couple, but only when paired correctly. No one understands that better than Oxford resident Shanna Flaschka, who grew up near Napa Valley, Calif., and has had an interest in wine for much of her life. Her expertise is in pairing wine and food. She has written a local column on the subject, educates diners and chooses wines for monthly pairing dinners at Ravine, and is a University of Mississippi instructor who specializes in food writing. “I may not be a sommelier, but I spend my life teaching others to pair wine with food or write about it,” she said. “Wine’s purpose is to go with meals to contrast or work with food.” She says the old pairing rules – drink white wine with chicken or fish and red wine with beef – are good places to start, but she offers more specific guidance.
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Citrus + Sauvignon Blanc Flaschka likes to pair acidic wine with acidic food. Try Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay with dishes featuring citrus, such as a white, flaky fish with lemon, or salad with oranges or a vinaigrette dressing.
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Pork + Pinot Noir
“With pork, you need to be more careful about what you match with it because it’s such a distinct flavor,” Flaschka said. She said the same is true about Pinot Noir. “It’s a complex wine, it’s harder to grow and it requires certain conditions, in the same way that pork is a complex flavor,” she said. “There’s a reason everyone likes bacon, and it’s not just because it’s salty. It’s because there’s a lot of complexity to bacon.” In short, she said to think about pork and Pinot pairing well because “complicated goes with complicated.” Flaschka added that because Pinot Noir is more difficult to produce than other wines, it can cost more, but it’s worth the splurge. “I would say don’t spend below $20 on a Pinot Noir,” she said.
Fish + Chardonnay Fish tends to have delicate flavors, which call for a more delicate wine flavor profile. “Chardonnay is even-bodied enough that it doesn’t overwhelm the flavor of fish, but it’s got complexity to it,” Flaschka said. She suggests pairing Chardonnay with cod that is lightly sautéed or with grilled lobster.
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Beef + Cabernet Nice cuts of steak and other beef dishes don’t just need a red; they need a “bigger, beefier” red with lots of body, according to Flaschka, who said Cabernets are usually a good bet for this pairing. “The wine should be so intense you can almost smell it in your mouth,” Flaschka said. “You’ll still be able to taste it well after you drink it.”
Desserts + Riesling Riesling is a simple wine with a high sugar content, and sweet pairs with sweet, Flaschka said. She said to try pairing apple desserts, like pie or strudel, with Riesling because the flavors balance each other. “Apples have a lot of natural sugars, and Riesling balances out that flavor without muting it. There is a nice evenness,” Flaschka said. “A lot of people say they don’t like Riesling
because it’s too sweet, but when you have it with the right food you won’t even notice that it’s sweet. It will just taste right.”
Regional Wine + Regional Food “The old saying is, ‘If it grows together, it goes together,’” Flaschka said. When making Italian, try Chianti; when cooking French, go with Bordeaux; for Spanish, try Rioja. Ultimately, said Flaschka, the most important pairing consideration is how it tastes to the wine drinker. “Find the wines you like, and then play with your food. You don’t have to play by anyone else’s rules if it tastes good,” Flaschka said. “There is no right or wrong here. There’s good, better and best. You just have to be willing to let yourself make some mistakes to mix the flavors into something you love. Your own response to the wine matters more than anything else.”
“ Your own response to the wine matters more than anything else.” -Shanna Flaschka, wine and food pairing expert
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Know Before You Pour Break Out the Bubbly
“I consider sparkling wine the skeleton key of wine. It goes with almost everything,” Flaschka said. “You don’t have to spend a fortune, either. Try a Spanish cava or an Italian Prosecco. They tend to be less expensive than Champagne.”
Temperature Matters Contrary to popular belief, reds shouldn’t be warm and whites shouldn’t be cold. Instead, red wine should be served at cellar temperature, approximately 60-65°. White wines should be served slightly cooler, about 50-55°. Don’t have a wine cellar? Put red wine in the freezer for about 20 minutes, just to bring the temperature down. Store white wine in the fridge, but take it out about 20 minutes before drinking. “If a white wine is too cold, you taste nothing, and if a red wine is too warm, you taste alcohol,” Flaschka said.
Decant Let the wine get some air before you drink it. Simply remove the cork, pour and let it sit for a while. “This is especially important for more expensive, older wines,” Flaschka said. “The older the wine, the longer the wait. A 5-year-old wine needs about half an hour to breathe, while a 20-year-old bottle needs two hours.”
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A nondescript storage closet is transformed into a custom wine room. WRITTEN BY Sonia Thompson PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
When Carol and Randy Rawlings went on a 2007 European vacation cruise that focused on wine and food pairings, a wine enthusiast was born. “We spent time in the Bordeaux region of France, and I became a hobbyist,” Randy said. He began collecting wine little by little and had soon amassed many vintage bottles of Bordeaux; Napa, Calif., Cabernets; Italian and Australian wines; and Champagnes. When the couple moved to Oxford from Selmer, Tenn., last year, Randy had a list of three things he wanted in their new house: a home office, an exercise room and a place for his wine. The house they purchased had everything he wanted, but the space that would become his wine room had to first undergo a major renovation. “It was just a closet, and it wasn’t very large,” Randy said. The Rawlingses reimagined the space, transforming it from a plain, white storage closet into an elegant, temperature-controlled wine room with wood paneling, granite countertops and room to store up to 500 bottles. “We were very pleased with the way it turned out,” Randy said. Many of his favorite wine-related items, such as the antique metal wine stencils that were a gift from his son-in-law and a piece of a Napa grapevine, are now housed there. It’s also home to a bottle of 2000 Haut-Brion Bordeaux that Rawlings is saving to open on June 12, 2016, the date of his 40th wedding anniversary, and a bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne that he’s been saving to open when every last detail of their house is complete. Until then, Randy is happy that the bottles have a safe home in his new wine room.
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A couple with a love for art and contemporary architecture built their retirement home to double as a personal gallery space. WRITTEN BY Melanie Crownover PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
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The contemporary design of the Scruggses’ house is as unique from the outside as it is inside. A tower and upstairs porch overlook the golf course, offering a panoramic view of the vistas. Opposite, top, four large pieces representing the seasons by artist Anne Strand hang over the fireplace. Below, neutral palettes in a bedroom and the kitchen allow artwork to shine.
2006 and moved in full time after Pick retired in 2008. Their art collection helped guide the design of their four-bedroom home. “There’s a reason it kind of looks like a gallery,” Jody said. “We took pictures of all of our art there and sent them to the architect to let him see what we like. We knew we’d need some big walls to hang everything, but it was more than that. We wanted to really integrate the art we love into the design.” The Scruggses built their modern dwelling into a hillside. Details include a tower with a spiral staircase; a patio overlooking the golf course; and a 5-foot-wide, 1,000-pound wooden front door that pivots to open. The floor plan has three guest bedrooms and baths and a kitchenette on the lower level. The main-floor living area has a living room, media room, kitchen, and the master bedroom and bath.
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Their interior designer chose cream paint for the walls to showcase the vivid colors of the their art collection, which includes works by artists such as Rufino Tamayo, Victor Vasarely, Adam Stewart and Lu Ann Barrow. Hardware-free white oak cabinetry contributes to the sleek feel of the kitchen and continues the neutral palette. Contemporary furniture, like the serpentine leather sofa and red leather easy chairs, complement the art in the den and media room, especially the holographic serigraphs by Yaacov Agam. “We brought mainly Colorado and Texas artists with us when we retired and moved here permanently seven years ago, but our newer pieces focus more on local and regional artists,” Jody said. A photograph of Eudora Welty and Willie Morris by David Rae Morris hangs over the bar in the butler’s pantry, and photographs of William Faulkner by Martin Dain hang in
the half bath on the main floor. A charcoal by Carole Pigott is in the living room. An acrylicon-wood by Bob Gray of a woman and child leaving a small country church anchors one hallway. An abstract painting by Carl Blackledge is in the study, and his triptych hangs in a hallway. Smaller pieces by Taylor, Miss.-based artists Christine Schultz and Alice Hammell dot the walls. Four large pieces by Anne Strand hang over the fireplace, and a piece by Virginia Rougon Chavis hangs in the dining room. As new works come in, the couple rotate their display just like a gallery. Each work of art adds personality and contrasts with the stark lines of the contemporary structure, adding warmth. “I remember finding a Cheryl Mossberg painting in Taylor when we went out for catfish one night,” Pick said. “I sent Jody in after dinner to see if she could figure out which one caught my eye, and it was the first thing she
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“We don't bring a piece into our home if it’s not something we both love because it’s a shared passion for us.” -Pick Scruggs
spotted. We don’t bring a piece into our home if it’s not something we both love because it’s a shared passion for us.” Added Jody, “It really defines this house and shows people a lot about who we are as soon as they walk in. The structure is wonderful, but the art makes it home.”
A spiral staircase leads up to a comfortable and bright sitting area that boasts sculptures and other framed pieces of art. The couple rotate their artwork like a gallery.
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INTERVIEWED BY Sonia Thompson | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Martha Grace Gray University of Mississippi accounting graduate Buckner Corso was in the spotlight after the win over Alabama last season, thanks to the photos he tweeted of the goalposts. Q: What was going through your mind when Ole Miss won? A: I just wanted to remember it. I was down on the field and took some photos with the players. A friend of mine was in charge of the equipment. I asked him if there was anything I could have. He said no, but he did give me some paper Gatorade cups. I still have the cups. Q: How did you end up with the goalposts? A: I did not climb on them or take them down. They got carried over to the Grove stage and were left there. Someone asked my friends and me if we’d help carry them out of the Grove. We had no idea what was about to transpire. Q: What happened? A: We started walking with the goalposts, and everyone around the Grove and on University Avenue was honking their horns and going nuts, getting excited. We made it to the Square, and people were hanging off the balconies. The cops stopped traffic for us. My house was right off the Square, so that’s where we took the posts. People I didn’t even know heard about it and kept showing up all night. Q: What was it like to deliver the goalposts to Ross Bjork and Hugh Freeze? A: I kept two pieces for them. I went and met with Ross; he’s just the nicest guy. I was nervous. I didn’t want to get in any trouble. When Ross was happy to see me, I felt relieved. Q: Where does your piece of the post live now? A: In a desk drawer. I didn’t want to frame it because I don’t want it to be stuck up on a wall where no one can feel it and hold it. Everyone always wants to know how heavy it is. Looking at it reminds me of all my friends getting to come back and have a piece of it to share. It was just the most bizarre and awesome day ever.
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