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

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Students in the Small Craft class offered by the Health. Physica Education and Recreation Department have the opportunity to learn sailing during the summer semester. Students may become involved in any of about 150 organizations on campus. Kem Jones and Lisa Smith, members of the Student Activities Board, work at the ticket booth sponsored by the SAB during Spring Fling Week.

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©ytf ItAmh s If V L UNA worked with the community to produce good public relations. A study done by Dr. Michael Butler, Head of the Department of Finance and Economics, and Dr. William S. Stewart, Head of the Department of Marketing and Management, showed that UNA made a $23 million impact on the Shoals area. Cooperative projects such as pep rallies held in downtown Florence helped to promote good relations between the school and the community. Kindergarten students from Kilby school come to help the UNA mascot, Leo, celebrate his fifth birthday. Leo is often visited by children from the area and is a favorite at UNA home games. President Robert Gulllot. as Sheriff Bob, and his secretary, Ms. Nancy Trowbridge, as Miss Kitty, welcome Florence businessmen to Bosses ' Night at UNA. an annual event with dinner and entertainment provided by the SOAR cast and other entertainers such as Joel and Susie Vaughan Raney. ( «■ }•» !■ «; Sm m • • •■ ■ yVf «• I. • u • J- •»• 4

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Molkoijiig) ©yf Motrfe UOir m A senior marketing major, Wayne Petty, sold Lion Fever buttons at the homecoming mum sales. Wayne ' s business, Petty Cash Enterprises. reported that about 100 badges were sold. UNA made its mark at home, too. Enrollment climbed to well over 5,000 students. Students became more active on campus than ever before, and organizations found their rosters increasing with each semester. Lion Backers attended university games in full force and proved once again that fans are an invaluable part of any sports team. New classes were opened up in many of the departments. More majors were offered, such as the new major in Management Information Systems. This 1980 edition of the Diorama is a salute to Making Our Mark. A triumphant Lion football team runs off the field after defeating Delta State 30-7 in the homecoming game.