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

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Two members of the University of North Alabama Film Society, Brint Bridges and Tom McKay, decide on which film will be shown. This club shows a variety of films which provide relaxing entertainment. Mrs. Rasch and club members Sabrina Battles, Tammy Blankenship, and Bob Butler look over some plans for Fashion Forum. The Ascending Voices choral group perform in Norton Auitorium. This concert was given during Spring Fling Week. student Life 25

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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

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Left: Toddy Shaddix and Larry Thompson sorting the mail for the new residents. Right: Dean Gravlee and Robin Allison coordinating a roommate list for Lafayette. Bottom: The RA ' s work hard getting the halls ready for the new residents. Here they take time out to relax by playing the new games concept.