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Beautiful Tribute Video to Robert Khayat: The Moss Point Kid
Editor’s Note: I have known Robert Khayat since I was old enough to say his name. I would see him from time to time — a kindred Coast native from neighboring Moss Point — either “down there” on the Coast or “up here” at Ole Miss. Early last year as I contemplated making the move from Coast to Oxford to take this position as CEO at New Media Lab/HottyToddy.com, many thoughts were running through my mind..
One weekend when visiting Oxford, we ran into none other than “the Moss Point kid” Robert Khayat shopping for groceries, pushing his cart in Kroger. We hugged and caught up.Then I told him I was considering the move to Oxford. He was so excited and encouraged me without hesitation.
“You will never regret it. There is so much energy and excitement here, so much for y’all to do. When the students go home for breaks, it slows down, but when they return there’s so much energy and excitement. They keep you young!” he said.
Now here I am, in Oxford, in a position to attend events like the beautiful Legacy Award dinner in his honor Saturday night with 800 people in attendance, and to share this wonderful tribute video with our readers. It was produced by Tim Weeks for the Ole Miss Women’s Council for the Legacy Award Presentation. We thought it was too good to only be shown at that event. We asked Tim, and he graciously supplied it for us to share with you. Thank you,Tim and the Women’s Council.
And Thank You, Robert Khayat, the Moss Point Kid and the 15th Chancellor of the University of Mississippi for all that you have done for our University.
Allison Buchanan
https://youtu.be/cvCCjTZQWmQ
Allison Buchanan is a writer and CEO of New Media Lab LLC, parent company of HottyToddy.com She can be reached at allison.buchanan@hottytoddy.com.
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Jimmy Keyes
April 20, 2016 at 8:19 am
What a Class Guy, Know Robert from my playing days at Ole Miss in mid 60’s. I give him credit for putting Ole Miss where it is today.
Thanks You Robert, You are my HERO !
Jimmy Keyes
Class of 1968
Ryan
April 20, 2016 at 9:55 am
Mr. Khayat
I always thought he was a great gentleman and a terrific chancellor.
Given the losers that have followed him, he just looks better and better.
Doug Hamley Jr.
April 20, 2016 at 6:07 pm
Robert Khayat is Ole Miss
Jimmy Hall
April 20, 2016 at 6:25 pm
From your college roommate to best friends today, like I wrote in my book, you are the most honorable man that I have ever known.
Chuck & Sue Imbler
April 21, 2016 at 9:36 am
A true southern gentleman.
glenice miller fulton
April 21, 2016 at 9:40 pm
I HAVE KNOWN ALL MY LIFE ! I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM EVEN THOUGH HE WAS SEVERAL YEARS OLDER I REMEMBER HIM GOING DOWN THE HALL AT M.P. HIGH AND HIM HIS FRIEND WOULD PICK ME UP I WOULD START HOLLERING ! I GRADUATING WITH SISTER KATHY ! HAVEN’T SEEN HIM SINCE H.S. BUT HAVE ALWAYS HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT HIM.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, ROBERT !
Ann Clark Harris
April 27, 2016 at 3:12 pm
Having been the maid of honor at your wedding to Margaret gave me the opportunity to get to know you over the years in all sorts of situations! Getting to be your friend is the best part of that! You are what ” the OleMiss Man ” should be! You are the best thing to ever happen to that school! I am glad you have been in my life by chosing my “bes’friend” for your wife!As your father would have said,” you are the” dianthesis” of my life”!
Tommy Ford
April 27, 2016 at 5:18 pm
i still remember him as a practice teacher at HV Cooper High School in Vicksburg, MS. a great guy who i am proud to know and call my friend.