Hail State Holidays

Mississippi State students, faculty and staff kick off the holiday season with the annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting on Tuesday [Nov. 19]. The exciting university tradition brings members of the 51³Ô¹Ï family together each November before final exams begin. Joining mascots Bully and Belle are, from left, Vice President for Access, Opportunity and Success Ra'sheda Forbes; Miss 51³Ô¹Ï Sarah Randolph; Student Association President Carson McFatridge; 51³Ô¹Ï President Mark E. Keenum; 51³Ô¹Ï Hilell President Gabriella Arbesfeld; and Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt.