University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook

“Come home The Victory Flame, Window Painting, Mr. and Miss University, the Pep Rally Spirit Challenge, the Election of Queen and Court, Eind, of course, the football game-some of the events that made up this year ' s Homecoming festivities. The theme this year was " Come Home; " and, as always, many alumni answered the call by returning to take part in the festivities. Some fondly remembered traditions from the past also made a return this year. The festivities began on Thursday afternoon when over twenty organizations painted the outside windows of the University Center. Many of the organizations chose the new Victory Flame as the theme for their display of artistic talent. The winners of this event were Alpha Delta Pi, Baptist Campus Ministries, and Sigma Chi. On Thursday night, a classic tradition of Mr. and Miss University was brought back to campus after a ten-year absence. A Mr. and Miss University were chosen to represent the spirit of the student body. Approximately thirty students were judged in four categories: performance in a popular vote, cam- pus involvement, performance in a private interview, and performance in an on-stage inter- view. The on-stage interview provided the audience with a candid look at all the candidates. During one of the interviews, Brandon Johnson received thundering applause for his reply to a question about what activities should take place during Homecoming. " The teach- ers shouldn ' t give any tests the whole week of Homecoming, " he said. Other questions ranged from " ...sing or recite the alma mater... " to " Greek life. Pro or Con. " At the end of this most inter- esting question/answer session, Todd Foust and Kristi Nicole Steele received the honor of being named Mr. and Miss University. After the competition, Johnny Clueless continued the fun by tak- ing the stage to perform for the standing-room-only crowd. University alumni continued in the " COME HOME " theme by reviving another exciting tradition. The Victory Flame. The light- ing of the new Victory Flame was held at 9 p.m. on Friday and was attended by over 1,400 people. To mark the beginning of the flame, a candlelight service was held, in which the alumni passed the flame down to the students. The lighting of the torch marked the first time a Victory Flame has burned on campus since the first one was extinguished in 1987, after having burned for nearly 25 years. It was removed during the construction of what is now the University Center. **The Victory Flame marks the return of a tradition which represents the past^ present^ and future/ ' -Dr. Kembrei lones loin««ominf| GO LIONSt SUccy Keeton lets her enthusiasm be luiowi to everyone at the pep rally. Photo by Christophe: RohlinK. ”