Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

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I MISS TECH SUMMER SCHOOL HOMECOMING STATE FAIR JOGOINO COUPLES LIBRARY LITTLE KNOWN FACTS CONTACTS PROCRASTINATION LIVING PLACES RESTAURANT REVIEW ELECTION UNEMPLOYMENT PEARLS TO POLO EEAUTIES CONCERT-ING EXPERIENCE THEATRE MARRIED STUDENTS WRAP-UP BEAUX ARTS BALL

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And Then There Was Une A field of twenty was narrowed, and finally a queen was crowned ollowing two months of laborious re- hearsals and nervous anticipation a field of twenty women narrowed to fourteen contestants. The girls were to compete in the Miss Tech pageant which consisted of a talent, swimming suit, and evening gown competition along with an interview with a panel of three judges. After the enthusiastic competition, a group of five out of fourteen girls were carefully chosen. ln the next breathtaking moment the final choice would be made. Finally, the wait was over. Miss Christy Taunton was crowned the new Miss Tech. ln the first Miss Tech pageant to be held in the Thomas Assembly Center, Dianne Lelena passed on her reign to Miss Taunton, a freshman zoology major from Camden, Ark. Christy Taunton won highest honors in down The Master of Ceremonies, Dale Gonyea entertained the crowd at the Union Board - sponsored pageant. lt was the first to be held in the Thomas Assembly Cen- ter. The contestants participated in a swimming suit, evening gown, and talent competition. Here Rita Mar- tin did a dance routine to the theme of the Pink Pan- ther. the swimming suit and evening gown com- petitions. Miss Taunton, who was spon- sored by Mitchell dorm was awarded a scholarship for tuition, room, and board for one year. The first runner-up in the competition was Mindy Holman from Shreveport, ma- joring in pre-pharmacy. Second runner-up was Molly Moreland of Homer. Third runner- up was Sharman Sullivan, who also won the talent competition. Lori Green was cho- sen as fourth runner-up, and Kathy Hudgins was chosen as Miss Congeniality. The theme for the Union Board - spon- sored Miss Tech pageant was Show Boat. Comedian Dale Gonyea was Master of Cere- monies and entertained everyone with songs and a variety of comedy. - Andrew Gonzales Christy Taunton who won the swimming suit and evening gown competition was crowned Miss Tech. The freshman zoology major was selected from a field of fourteen girls. Student Life - 13