The Ole Miss Annual is a 416 page book documenting the life and times of The University of Mississippi. The book has been published by students since 1896.
If you've ever wondered how the University of Mississippi got it's nickname Ole Miss, well, wonder no more! In 1896-97 a student yearbook was published for the first time. As a way to find a name for the book, a contest was held to solicit suggestions from the student body. Elma Meek a student at the time, submitted the winning entry of Ole Miss. This not only named the yearbook but also became the name the University of Mississippi is now affectionately known as.
Students prepare pages to be sent as the deadline nears.
Since 1897, the yearbook has played a major role in documenting the history of the University of Mississippi. The student staff strives to capture the year through the lives of all Ole Miss students. In doing so, it provides a permanent record of each year as seen and told by the student staff.
Another good day, another great book.
Students can be featured in the yearbook in a number of ways. Each year, yearbook class photos are taken in the Student Union. Also, students involved in student organizations, athletic teams, and Greek organizations are pictured in the various sections within the book. In addition, throughout the year, yearbook staff photographers and writers are all over campus capturing student activities and campus life.
One student makes final edits before submitting it.
Working on the yearbook provides leadership and management opportunities for students. In addition, student photographers, writers, business managers, computer majors and graphic designers have a means of gaining valuable experience in their field and they have a public medium in which their work can be published.
If you want to become part of the Ole Miss Yearbook staff, give us a call at 662-915-5503, or stop by 201 Bishop Hall to visit with us.
If you have questions, need a yearbook, or have ideas for coverage, feel tree to contact to come by or email us at yearbook@olemiss.edu. We'd love to hear from you.
The Ole Miss Management Staff
Editor-In-Chief: Samantha Porter
Managing Editor: Chris Kurtz
Copy Editor: Brock Herrington
Design Editor: Ashley Dees
Photo Editor: Joseph Warner
Editorial Board Leader: Barrett Beard
