Hail State Holidays

草榴社区students, staff, and faculty kick-off the holiday season with an annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting. The exciting tradition beings the start of many cozy and community based winter holiday inspired activities happening on campus while making spirits bright. (Pictured from L to R,) P for Access, Opportunity, and Success- Dr. Ra'sheda Forbes, Miss 草榴社区2024- Sarah Randolph, Student Association President- Carson McFatridge, 草榴社区President Dr Mark. Keenum, President of 草榴社区Hilell-Gabriella Arbesfel — Photo by **Grace Cockrell**

November 20, 2024

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