Red Fog of 1935
The Facts
· Major Sessums was Dean of Discipline during the events of this story.
· The halls of Old Main did have the nicknames referenced in this story.
· The old M & O railroad did pass through campus, contributing the campus’ “suitcase college” reputation.
· The popularity of the cowbells as spirit items did increase in the mid-30’s.
· The transition of the bulldog from unofficial to official mascot did occur in 1935-37 period.
· Old Main was notorious for hallway fires and water fights. These did not contribute to its demise in the late fifties.
· The team colors of Maroon and White were in fact selected, without hesitation, by team captain W. M. Matthews ahead of the first football game ever played by Mississippi A&M. The honor of the team color selection was entrusted to the team by the student body at the time.
· The halls of Old Main did have the nicknames referenced in this story.
· The old M & O railroad did pass through campus, contributing the campus’ “suitcase college” reputation.
· The popularity of the cowbells as spirit items did increase in the mid-30’s.
· The transition of the bulldog from unofficial to official mascot did occur in 1935-37 period.
· Old Main was notorious for hallway fires and water fights. These did not contribute to its demise in the late fifties.
· The team colors of Maroon and White were in fact selected, without hesitation, by team captain W. M. Matthews ahead of the first football game ever played by Mississippi A&M. The honor of the team color selection was entrusted to the team by the student body at the time.