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

 - Class of 1996

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' An Incredible Feeling A POWERFUL FINISH. Junior Bethany Blanton sang Holy, Holy and Blessed Assurance during tlie talent portion of the pageant. Photo by Shannon Wells. SAVORING THE MOMENT. Unni Leigh Parker ei oyH the approval of the audience juNt after being crowned MIhh UNA 1996. Photo by Shannon Well . 22 MlM UNA In October, she was crowned the 1995 Homecoming Queen, and on November 17, Laura Leigh Parlcer became the 1996 Miss University of North Alabama. Parlcer, who is a native of Waterloo and a senior majoring in elementary education and English, was astonished and thrilled to win both titles. She said, Wiruiing both positions was just incredible. I have felt very blessed this fall. Winning Miss UNA was a long-time goal for Parker who said, 1 have watched the Miss UNA pageants for many years because my brother went to school here . . . another reason that 1 started entering pageants was to overcome some of my shyness, but the scholarship money that is awarded is also a great benefit of being in the pageant. Parker has always been active on campus through her participation in LaGrange Society, Gamma Beta Phi, the Lionettes, and Collegiate Singers. Her activities have continued to expand due to her titles which have allowed her to represent the campus in a very positive way. Parker wishes to ...work hard to use my position to represent UNA in the best way that I can. She also said, As Miss UNA, I just want to encourage others to live for God and to let him be the center of our lives. The other winners of the evening included Kristi Steele, who was awarded first runner-up; Melanie Hargett received second runner-up honors while the third runner-up position went to Suzanne Yeager. The swimsuit award was given to Parker, and the talent award was given to Melanie Hargett. The first competition of the pageant was the evening wear competition. While the contestants appeared on stage dressed in elegant for- mal wear, they also stated their platform. Parker ' s plat- form is . . . that language skills are the keys to success. Language skills can help you write and communicate effec- tively in that those skills can help everyone promote the thought process and effective interaction in small groups of people. The talent competition is an important part of the pageant which is fun for the contestants and was an enjoyable experience for everyone who attended the pageant. Parker sang one of her favorite songs titled, Someone Up There Loves Me by Sandi Patty. Parker said, I really enjoyed singing. I feel like this is a fun song and it has a good message. The song tells us that we are not alone and God is always with us and watching over us. Talent winner Melanie Hargett gave a powerful per- formance by singing I Am Changing. The interview competition was held before the pageant and is a favorite of this year ' s winner. Parker said, I really liked the interview segment. The interview gives the judges an opportunity to get to know all of the girls on a personal level. The excitement that was felt during the pageant will continue as Parker competes in June at the Miss Alabama pageant. Parker said, I am really excited about going to Miss Alabama. I am working on my commu- nity service by reading books to children at local schools and by speak- ing at local schools about being Miss UNA. Being in Miss Alabama is truly a great opportunity. I will do my best to represent the university and the community. i will do my best to represent the university and the community ' -Laura Leigh Parker

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record crowd Nine organizations entertain over I 3 II CI by HoIH Hai ove and Matt Pettus On Saturday, February 3, the largest audience ever (over 1,300) filled Norton Auditorium to watch cam- pus organizations compete for the annual Step Sing honors. The auditorium lit- erally couldn ' t contain all the people that wanted to see the show this year. N!any people were standing HI the aisles, and many more were turned away at the door. From ticket sales alone, $4,095 was raised for the United Way. In addition, the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity donated $500. Nine groups took part in the festivities this year. Co- chairpersons of the UPC Step-Sing Committee, Cara Dawn Byford and Kellee Reed, were emcees this year. Baptist Campus Ministries were the big winners. They took home the award for best overall as well as first place in the co-ed division. The BCM based their per- formance on the Lion King and had live musical accom- paniment. The winner in the women ' s division was Alpha Delta Pi. Their perfor- mance, Steppin ' Out, was based on the Broadway musical Sweet Charity. Second place in the women ' s division went to Phi Mu. They presented a routine with a Jungle Book theme. In the men ' s division. Phi Gamma Delta fraternity took first with a rendition of the Happy Days theme. Sigma Alpha Epsilon fin- ished behind them with a tribute to the Beatles. Other participants included Alpha Gamma Delta who chose The Little Mermaid as their theme. Kappa Alpha Psi performed the Peace and Harmony cane step. Sigma Chi paid tribute to the Blues Brothers. Zeta Tau Alpha went retro with their tribute to the 1970s, Stayin ' Alive in ' 95. Step Sing has always been one of the most antici- pated events of the spring semester. Students, parents, and faculty alike fill Norton to view the always enter- taining competition. This, combined with the money raised for United Way, ensures that Step Sing will be around for manv voars.



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I Laura Leigh Parker experiences tiie dream of wearing two crowns by Alllson stack and Ralo by Allison Stack and Ralonda Boddic A WAKM WELCOME. Mks UNA 1995 Jill UndM y ronKrmtalatn Mbw I ' NA 199« Law Parker mft«r paaaiag tk« title to Parker. Photo by Shannon WrlU. I A 1NG TO THE AUDIENCE. Jennifer Wriskt, a aopho- norr. oinfcs from hrr heart to thr aadieace. Wrigkt MMg a noibinatinn voral of SinK and Hmfff Dajr An Bare Photo bf Skauon WrIU. MteaUNAXS

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