Tevendale, of Birmingham, is agency vice president. Local State Farm representatives involved in the donation include agency field executive Joe Hodges of Columbus and agents Frank Chiles, Carles McComb and Jack Forbus, all of Starkville, and Gary Eldridge of Meridian. Hodges and the agents recently came to campus to present the gift to Keith and Bill Foster, Division of Student Affairs development officer. Tevendale was unable to attend. To be selected for LeaderState, candidates must be a junior or senior and be nominated by faculty, staff, student organizations, or other students.
Students also can personally request consideration.
Selected students must agree to attend six monthly sessions usually lasting about 90 minutes. They also must complete at least 20 hours of community service during the school year. Former governor William Winter and state Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller Jr., a 1974 MSU graduate, are among guest leaders for the 1998-99 sessions, Keith said. For questions or information about this page, contact Kay Fike Jones .