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

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AS PART of the talent competition, Sonya Rainey shows that she was born to boogie. Everything from dance routines to singing made up the talent portion of the pageant. (Photo by Mollie H. McCutchen) USING HAND GESTURES to enhance the song, Sharon Lewis sings a melody for the audience. The contestants ' talents were an important part of the pageant. (Photo by Mollie H. McCutchen) DESPITE HER SURPRISE after being crowned, Patrice Kitchens keeps her com- posure during her first walk down the runway as the ni ' -v Miss UNA. (Photo by Mollie H. McCutchei. SOAP OPERA STAR Sleplicii Nichols adds even more excitement to ilici Miss UNA pageant. As emcee, one of his imny (UUks was to announce the names of the. i. ;i!i ' sianl.s. (Photo by Mollie H. McCutchen;

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m % STEP SING is more than competition; it ' s also fun. The sisters of Phi Mu enjoy performing for the audience in Norton Auditorium. (Pho to by Mark Casteel) WITH HANDS ON HEARTS, Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers deliver their skit to the audience. Their p)erfomiance earned them a second place award. (Photo by Mark Casteel) SU Slnf 9

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beauties By Tonya Maples Shocked was the only way Patrice Kitchens could sum up her feelings about winning the title of Miss UNA. I can ' t believe it! I didn ' t think I had a chance, said Kitchens. Sondra Patrice Kitchens, a twenty- year-old sophomore from Cherokee, was crowned Miss UNA 1989 by Karen Kimbrell, Miss UNA 1988. Kitchens, who plays seven different musical instruments, played the piano solo, My Tribute, in the talent competition. There were ten girls vying for the title of Miss UNA, however, the con- testants were not the only reason for the large audience at Norton Audito- rium. Many flocked to see the ever popular Stephen Nichols. Nichols, who emceed the pageant, portrays Steve Patch Johnson on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. He entertained the crowd with many comical remarks as well as donning his famous patch when answering questions about the show. Other entertainment for the even- ing included the Jazz Band featuring Karen Kimbrell on the piano. Kim- brell played Tara ' s Theme and Kitten on the Keys. A change in the pageant that was noticed by many was the beginning of a new competition, the career wear category. Career wear replaced the swimsuit competition. Although many were disappointed with the elimination of the swimsuit compe- tition, according to Bob Glenn, direc- tor of Student Activities, it was in the best interest of the contestants. Since the Miss UNA Pageant is no longer a preliminary for the Miss Alabama Pageant, we were no longer required to have the swimsuit competition. Although the swimsuit competition was more entertaining to the audience, the career wear competition better suited the contes- tant, said Glenn. Another change in the pageant was the addition of the question and answer segment during the compe- tition. Contestants were asked to comment on questions concerning their future careers. Since many of the duties of Miss UNA require speaking extemporane- ously, we thought this was a neces- sary addition to the pageant, said Glenn. Kitchens ' many duties as Miss UNA included performing at honors night, meeting with the Board of Trustees, and making several public appearances at Regency Square Mall. For winning the Miss UNA Pageant Kitchens received a one year paid tuition scholarship, mem- bership to the Courthouse Racquet Club, membership to Ron ' s Gym, a $1500 wardrobe from Regency Square Mall, a free portrait by pho- tographer Jim Frawley, jewelry from Best Jewelers, a Florida vacation at Tourway Inn, and a free cut and style from The Mane Place. Participating as judges at the pageant were Patti Stanford, Barbara Hurl, and Bob Baron. Lorraine Glasscock and Quinton Ivy served as pageant auditors. First alternate was Laurie Beth Livingston. Livingston, a senior from Muscle Shoals, won the talent com- petition and the career wear category. Second alternate was Rachel Dawn Trousdale, a junior majoring in social work. Third alternate was Paige Marie Plyler, a freshman majoring in fine arts. Pf ' - WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE, Laurie Livingston attempts to hold her gifts and accept the bouquet from reigning Miss UNA Karen Kimbrell. As first runner-up, Livingston would replace Patrice Kitchens in the event Kitchens could not fulfill her duties as Miss UNA. (Photo by Mollie H. McCutchen) FOLLOWING THE PAGEANT, runners-up Paige Plyer and Laurie Livingston, Miss UNA Patrice Kitchens, Stephen Nichols, past Miss UNA Karen Kimbrell and contestant Dawn Trousdale pose for a picture. (Photo by MoUie H. McCutchen) m« IIHJ II