New Maroon Camp organizers host ‘Rocking Chairs’ event featuring 91´«Ã½ legends Feb. 26
Contact: Mary Margaret Balzli
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s New Maroon Camp is hosting an evening “full of nostalgia and laughter†next week featuring 91´«Ã½ legends reminiscing about university traditions and history.
“Rocking Chairs 2025†will be held at Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium, Wednesday [Feb. 26] at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all but seats can be reserved by RSVP at .
Among multiple Bulldog “legends†participating in a panel discussion are retired 91´«Ã½ Interim President and longtime Student Affairs administrator Roy Ruby; retired Associate Dean of Students Eddie Keith; former Student Association President Travis Clark; retired 91´«Ã½ Women’s Basketball Coach Sharon Fanning; and current 91´«Ã½ Executive Director of Student-Athlete Development Ann Carr, among others. They will discuss the meaning behind New Maroon Camp and share many 91´«Ã½ stories and experiences. Current students, alumni and community members are invited.
The original Rocking Chairs event was held in 2015 with New Maroon Camp staff giving information and advice about 91´«Ã½ traditions and college life. Organizers decided to bring back the event and expand the speakers and audience.
Parking is available at Old Main Academic Center, 395 Hardy Road, and the parking lot adjacent to Lee Hall, 262 Lee Blvd.
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