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

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Crowds Ctirysarttiemunns Miss .loan Horton is crowned Queen 76 by University Presi- dent Dr. Robert Guillot. Joan ' s es- cort on Homecom- ing Day was Jimmy Leach. Watching the halftiroe performance, UNA ' s former band director Dr. Frank McArthur and family sit isolated in the reserved sec- tion. Members of the court are Sharon Allred escorted by Rod Norwood; Renae Hamilton escorted by Kenny Shannon; Dinah Johnson escorted by Tommy Johnson; and Cindy I.,eanu : escorted by Kustv Isom. 1 24

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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

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The ball on the 6- yard line, another 6 points are within easy reach. The parade has passed, the preparations are over and at last it ' s Game Time. Stu- dents cheer for a victory but most are surprised to see the Lions win 37 to 7. The band entertains at halftime and Joan Carol Butler sings her newest hit: I Can See You Have Eyes For Me. The court is presented and Joan Horton receives her crown from Dr. Guillot. In only a few hours, the weekend is over, the floats dismantled, and another wilted chrysanthemum is tacked on the bulletin board. Lionbackers cheer their team to an unexpected Homecoming victory.