The Perennial Freshman
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The Perennial Freshman

Dr. Will D. Carpenter delivered the following talk in 1994 at Mississippi State University. With schools across the country soon reconvening for the fall semester, we thought it would be an ideal time to print it here. The Perennial Freshman Will D. Carpenter Phi Kappa Phi Banquet Friday, 18 November 1994   Thank you for the opportunity … Continue reading

Honoring Tom Lawrence
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Honoring Tom Lawrence

From left: Michael Schulz, Sam Lawrence, Mary Prater, Celeste Carpenter Cox, Rick Cox, Art Doty Starkville, MS Memorial scholarship creates meaningful union at MSU By: Addie Mayfield A recent commemorative event honoring the late Mississippi State University alumnus Thomas R. “Tom” Lawrence, united members of the Will D. Carpenter family of Chesterfield, Missouri and leadership … Continue reading

Tribute to a Friend
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Tribute to a Friend

My close friend Tom Lawrence passed away on March 22, 2017. Tom was a Mississippi State University alumnus, and an avid Bulldog fan. It seemed only appropriate to me that a scholarship in his name be established at the university he loved so much. To honor Tom and to acknowledge his alma mater, memorial gifts … Continue reading