University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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A bird ' s eye view is obtained by a few who look down upon floats, bands and beauties. Homecoming Queen, Miss Joan Horton, waves to the spectators along the streets of Florence. As Leo ' s cage traveled the parade route, the glass siding of his cage reflected the faces of eager children.

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HC44ICCMIN1 9 I 4) The work seems all worthwhile when your organization ' s tloal is selected number one. This year ' s winner was the IHC. with the Music Kxpress. The Homecoming Season begins as the Queen nominees nervously face the ques- tions of a panel of judges. The judges choose ten finalists and the selection is then up to the students. The ten anxious finalists wait for the next Flor-Ala, hoping to be one of the five faces on the front page. Underneath the glamour of it all, the weary float builders mold two-by-fours, chicken wire and paper mache into a Saturday morning prize winner. The football players drill, the band rehearses, and the major- ettes learn a new routine. The final prod- uct, for everyone, is fatigue. Completing all their work at the lodge, BSU students work toward the Saturday morning deadline.

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Eighteen trom- bones lead the big parade. Jamie Irby and Bill Hobbs were on the front as the band marched down Pine Street. Everybody does love a parade espe- cially one that is complete with heautiful girls. Leading this year ' s parade in style, Denise Davis. Miss Alabama was closely followed by the Pride of Dixie Band. The IHC float captured the first place tro- phy. Alpha Tau Omega and Phi Mu built the queen ' s float from which Joan Horton and her court smiled and waved to the crowds. LaFayette Hall ' s decoration foretells the final outcome of the UNA- Nicholls State game. 23