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

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Hobbies and Games Passing the Time Away An alternative to television is a wide variety of choices in the field of entert ainment known as hobbies and games. While some may perfer the more traditional hobbies of cross-stitching and thimble collecting, others perfer to leap across imaginary wide moats saving damsels in distress in the fantasy game Dungeons and Dragons or to play the unusual card game UNO. Any given day can find Paula Byrd, a 22-year-old nursing major and equestrienne from Muscle Shoals, practicing for barrel racing competition astride her quarter horse Ginger or roping atop her quarter horse Earl. Paula dreams of one day participating in national competition and owning a horse ranch. Dungeons and Dragons, a new fairy tale game, has swept across college campuses everywhere. A $10 investment and a good imagination starts players on a journey through a dungeon where their characters encounter numerous dangers as they search for hidden treasure. I have the perfect hobby because it doesn ' t require much space, says Mrs. Robert Guillot, wife of the president of the university, describing her thimble collection. Mrs. Guillot, who has collected thimbles for 12 years as souvenirs of her travels, has many that are made from hand painted china and others of precious metals. Hobbies and games may well become the wave of the future as people find more interesting things to do with their spare time. (Photos by Grant Lovett) lust like in an old fashioned sewing bee, Sharon Britnell, Myra Williams and Marsha Glenn get together every week to practice their hobby. It serves as a form of hypertherapy for me. said Marsha, a senior from Aliceville, Alabama. During the Beach Party held in the middle of March in Flowers Hall, Keith Houseman (center) and his friends enjoy themselves as they play the popular and unusual card game UNO. To play Dungeons and Dragons each player has to roll up a character by tossing three six-sided dice. Tim Jeffreys, Danny Parlamento, Bill Pfeiffer and Stuart Maples play the game as much as possible. student life 23

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!- A cross-section of hobbies can be found among students and faculty alike at UNA. Richard Smith prefers collecting baseball cards; Johnny Muse tries his hands at taxidermy; Sam Hendrix amuses himself by writing humorous stories; while |oe Gentry prefers the conventional atmosphere of classical piano. Dr. Eddie Keith enjoys playing soccer, while Mr. Aaron Lynch enjoys playing bridge. Ginger and I really have it all together, says Paula Byrd, a 22-year-old equestrienne, of their combined talents in the art of barrel racing. Paula, who has been riding since she was ten, placed fifth in the Tenneesee Valley Horse Competition during her senior year in high school. Mrs. Guillot, who has been collecting thimbles for 1 2 years, admires her favorite one that she bought in Williamsburg, Virginia. I always have my eye out for a new one, she said. Many of her collection of 27 were found in antique shops or were gifts from family and friends.

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New Clubs Taking Roots Meeting people and finding friends are a very important aspect of college life. The University of North Alabama offers a large variety of organizations consisting of departmental clubs, honor societies, and social fraternities and sororities. These organizations and clubs help students to meet people, find friends, and to find a sense of belonging. This year the University of North Alabama v elcomes four new organizations to campus; Delta Sigma Theta, a black sorority; Ascending Voices, a black musical group; Fashion Forum, a club for students who are interested in fashions of the interior design and clothing; and the University of North Alabama Film Society. Through these new organizations and the many others that ar e offered on campus, the University of North Alabama hopes that every student can find an organization that he feels is right for him. Delta Sigma Theta is an organization of college women striving for leadership ability, scholastic achievements, school spirit and involvement in extracurricular activities that campus greeks are noted for. Delta Sigma Theta sorority was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and was incorporated as a national organization in 1930. There are now 651 chapters. The University of North Alabama and the International Fertilizer Development Center have joined forces to bring to the Florence area a new variety in entertainment. The University of North Alabama Film Society will be showing films that usually never get past New York. The films will consist of classic, foreign, art, dance, and experimental types. The organizer of the club is Mrs. J. Simone Campbell, assistant professor of art. Ascending Voices is a new black musical group on campus. They sing past and present black spirituals to which they have added a beat of their own. The group consists of about 45 students and is directed by Dwight Winston. Ascending Voices was organized in February of 1980 and within two months were booked solid for concerts in the area. Fashion Forum is a new retail club that was formed for the purpose of providing an organization for those students interested in retail, interior design, and fashions. The club members hope to engage in many activities throughout the year. They plan to engage special guest speakers, stage fashion shows and visit service centers of such stores as Parisian and Castner Knott. Panhellenic Council welcomes Delta Sigma Theta to campus by holding a welcoming party in their honor. Enjoying refreshments are Sheryl Green, Janet Goodloe, and Deborah Eggleston. g. lovett