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

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THE FIRST STEP to campus involvement is joining an organization; the second step is to get involved in campus events. The members of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority made campus involvement a top priority as they participated in Step Sing. (Photo by Mark A. Casteel) JOINING ANY SPORTS TEAM is another way to get involved and show some school spirit. Mike Bums find baseball to be a fun way to get involved. (Photo by Mark A. Casteel) 16

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IME FOR PLA Lunch Box Theatre gave students a new entertainment option while they were munching their sandwiches BY ANGS OESiAM I.tfJ April during the previous on«-act festh ai. there were only five students in Theatre 410 (directing class) But this spring when instructor Robert Alien Holder wahed into his classroom he found rujt five but 16 student directors Because of the increase in the size of the class, he decided to turn the one-act play festival into a month- bng event and call it the Lunch Box Theatre For two months the directing stu- dents rehearsed with their casts, made prop bsts. built sets and created costumes The first step was to find a cast Some of the directors held auditions and others just asked friends to participate. After the cast lists were made, rehearsals began Most directors agreed that tt was hard to schedule practice time. Most cast members had classes to contend with, some cast members worked and some attended other schools. Theatre major Beth Day said, h was a bt of fun working with student-directors, but it was hard work I was in two one-acts, three days apart, and it was difficult find- ing the time to rehearse for both of them. She performed In Krtstie Rivers ' one-act, Sony, Wrong Number. and The Great Ameri- can Cheese Sandwich. directed by Angie Gresham. During this time, directors began to help their performers learn hncs and show them blocking or move- ment. The set and properties were optional to consider. Some had elaborate sets, and others chose to use just actors. Director Susan Stuart brought in her own furniture and used many props in her play Reasonable Circulation. On the other hand, director Amanda WhitfieU chose not to use properties or a set. She chose to use a black stage with a spotlight. Whit- field ' s play. Feminine Trilogy was a combination of three short scenes from female plays. Costumes were another factor for student directors to consider. Senior Chris Wooten ' s play. On Shiloh Hill. was about the Civil War. He had to use certain costumes that he borrowed from a theater in his hometown. Jason Braly. a cast member from Wooten ' s play, said, Chris did an excellent job in finding the appropri- ate costumes and props for his one- act. The Lunch Box Theatre is a good opportunity for students who enjoy the theatre, but have tight schedules. In between rehearsals and set buikiing the student directors took time out to try to promote their plays. They had posters printed which they hung on bulletin boards and also posted a sign on each table in the University Center with each director ' s name, play, and date. All of the plays were held in the Per- formance Center and students, faculty, and guests were invited and encouraged to bring their lunches. Tabitha Adcock, one of the actresses, said, I believe that the Lunch Box Theatre was a very enjoyable experience for the audience as well as the performers. I personally had a very good time working with my group. Most of the plays were comedies and most stu- dents and adults seemed to enjoy themselves. Being student directors gave them a chance to see if they would really like to direct plays. PARTICrATING IN On Shfoh HW m Patrtcfc Flanagan. Jaton Ciandal. Jaaon Bcaiy. Amber HiaMi, MiMc GamMt, Aln Nm nin. Tonwny Sdbw. and Frad day. (Pttoto by Brian Fmdm) ENJOYING THE SPOTUGHT far a momam k Msknl aOMi Judt Robadaau. Robadaau par- facmad h Chrit Woal«i ' « Qvfl War one-act play X n SMoh Hfl - (Plwto by Brian Flndiar)

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JUST DO IT I ' To some students, campus involvement is a priority ... but not always J J. BY ANESA PALMER Page three of The FlorAh — ' ' ■story Club will meet. Miss •xk and Gold pageant set. Lghts and Shadows needs entries . . . Voxi have always wanted to join an oiganization. and you like watch- ing pageants. You have even con- sidered submitting your poetry to a magazine. Why not do it now? There is an abundarKe of organi- zations, activities, and events on campus for students to get involved In. Many students enjoy spending their time getting involved, but a countless many would rather do their own thing Why do some students not get involved? They certainly have their reasons Bryan Simmons, a com- mercial music ma)or. is busy prepar- ing for his next project, a home recording studio Fve got other things to do. said Simmons I ' m starting Mega Hug. a business that will hopefully sup- -! me and other musicians for the ;;.-: of my life. Kim Stephens limits her involve- • nt to Collegiate Singers, though ■ says she wants to become more mvoK ed in the future. She says campus involvement takes time and dedk:ation on behalf of the student, however I think to be involved, you really have to be willing to be committed which would require a lot of time and energy. sakl Stephens. When you ' re limited to extra time, it ' s hard to choose between responsibilities and extracurricular activities. Renee Sanderson has been involved with several organizations on campus such as the Commercial Music Association and the Univer- sity Program Council. She thinks that getting involved is an asset to the student. I think it ' s great because it helps give the student some sense of direction. said Sanderson. Involvement on campus ranges in degrees from one student to another. Marcus Stewart is one stu- dent who is on the far end of the spectrum. He is a member of Ascending Voices, Collegiate Singers, Chamber Choir. Vocal Jazz Ensemble, the Pride of Dixie Band, the Black Student Alliance, and his fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha. The reason why I get involved is that I consider myself one of few minority leaders on campus, said Stewart. 1 feel like if I get involved, other minority members will get involved. Mike Ward shares the same views as Stewart. Ward has been involved as a writer for the Diorama and as Student Government Association secretary, the head resi- dent assistant, a member of the university daycare committee and student organization committee, the debate club, Spanish Club, and Pi Beta Sigma. But Ward sees campus involve- ment in a different light, extending it far beyond joining organizations. He feels that involvement is impor- tant in supporting such things as campus elections and events. I vote in any electkjns that come up. said Ward. I attend any con- certs if I can. As an SGA officer. I feel like I have to be a role model and attend events and vote in elec- tions if I expect other people to do so. Getting involved on campus— a rarity among students or not? Are you having reservations about it? Don ' t think twk:e— just do it! P -s SOME STUDENTS do no« get Involved ■- . ' se they have lo ttudy; othen work thetr •■« In around Ittdr fludy Iknes. CharmairM tiaM Ndm «id MdM Undbcy ha - one on VMlr tscnnlCH wrtttnQ pcpcn RICE HALL reddent assistants Loci Langford and Hannah Woodward decided to get involved in Homecoming. They used poster paints to make signs for buOeOn boards, hoping to raiac some ttatn «pM In the procea. (Photo by Rc na Crart) 17