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

 - Class of 1996

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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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' 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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Easing into tiic •«l«,r ' i«»»« ' --.»C9 5 ' 5F ««i ' ' K»»W ' ® ».«rS5«r B«llE»-. • 5F ' rTW « ..-i ' WSi ' »T»5« ' K» raS !f»S ' » ' ' SOAR prepares incoming students for college life Beginning college can sometimes be a frighten- ing and uncomfortable sit- uation for any student, but some of those fears are eased every summer at the annual freshman orientation known as SOAR (Summer Orientation and Advanced Registration). The 1995 SOAR was another roar- ing success. SOAR consisted of seven different sessions through- out the summer in which prospective freshmen were introduced to every aspect of life on this campus. The theme this year was Sail Away with SOAR. I will always remember SOAR, said freshman Sandra Pabon. 1 had a great time shaking it on the dance floor and mak- ing tons of new friends. The first day of SOAR began at 8:30 a.m. with the check-in procedures for the prospective stu- dents. After a few minutes of getting acquainted with their roommates, the stu- dents were off to start their session. It began with welcomes, ice break- ers, and pictures. After lunch, the students were off again to meet with their advisers. Dinner was followed with entertain- ment by the SOAR cabaret and a dance in the Guillot University Center. Cara Dawn Byford, SOAR counselor, said The dance is one of the most also performed Saturday Night Live to inform incoming freshmen about intramurals. Finally, the students got to register and go home with a fall schedule and with less confusion about the upcoming year. l will always remember SOAR« I had a great time shaking it on the dance floor and making tons of new friends -freshman Sandra Pabon enjoyable parts of SOAR because students are allowed to let their barri- ers down and get a feel for what life will be like on campus. The students then retired to their dorms to get some well- deserved sleep. The second day started with breakfast, followed by a skit performed by the SOAR counselors. The mini-play was a spoof on the game show, Hollywood Squares, which featured such celebrities as Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; country star Tracy Lawrence; and Barbara from Coffee Talk. They SOAR counselors did a great job assisting the incoming students. Counselors started preparing early in the spring to get ready for SOAR. All of their hard work paid off in an impressive experience for incoming freshmen. Christi Simpson said all the hard work was worth it. Though it takes a lot of hard work and time, being a SOAR Counselor is tons of fun. The best part is forming mentor relationships with the SOARees. Greg Engle, director of student life, believes that by Keith Newberry SOAR is a valuable pro- gram. 1 think SOAR helps our incoming students by giving them a head start on the whole freshman year experience, especial- ly those that are coming in from high school set- tings. College life is a little different from high school in that you have to do a lot of things for yourself, like scheduling classes. Incoming stu- dents who are not from the Shoals area are especially helped by SOAR, Engle said. Trying to get used to the campus environ- ment, especially for those students who aren ' t used to Florence, is hard. It ' s a great orientation for them in the summer so that, when they do come back in the fall for that hectic first week of classes, they already have a schedule and an idea of whore they need to go and what they need to do. They ' re really more prepared when they get here. Engle said the bottom line is this: Those stu- dents who do not go through the orientation typically tell us that they wished they had. 2 1 SOAR

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