Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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Kay Lane reigns as Miss Lady of the Bracelet The hardest part of the Lady of the Bracelet pageant was the interview - - I had no idea what to expect, said Kay Lane, sophomore fashion merchandising major from Natchitoches, after being selected as the 1986 Miss Lady of the Bracelet. A crowd of several hundred watched as Lane won the preliminary swimsuit competition and later the pageant title. Lane, who had competed in pageants on and off since she was 13, went on to represent NSU in the Miss Louisiana pageant as Miss Northw- tern State Univers:. instead of Miss Lady of the Bracelet. It took a lot of time and preparation, but I really enjoyed it, said Lane of the Miss Louisiana pageant. I had a lot of supjxjrt from my sponsors and the Student Activities Board. The Lady of the Bracelet pageant, spvonsored annually by the Student Activities Board, was directed by NSU senior Beth Sandiford. David Garrett, news reporter and anchor for KALB-TV in Alexandria, was the master of ceremonies for the pageant, which featured a guest appearance by 1985 Miss Louisiana, Carol Carter of Shreveport. It is hard competing in my hometown, said Lane, adding, But anytime you enter a contest you must have confidence that you are doing the best you can do and hope that ' s what the judges are looking for. Chrissey Bailey, 1985 Miss LOB, and Beth Sandiford, pageant director, crown the new Miss LOB. Seven compete for LOB title Competing for the title of Miss Lady of the Bracelet were Lisa Lawson; Kim Antee, Miss Congeniality; Robin Gunter; Cindy McAbee, first runner-up, winner of the preliminary talent competition and the People ' s Choice Award for talent; Candace Basco, second runner-up; Missy Harper; and Kay Lane, Miss Lady of the Bracelet and winner of the preliminary swimsuit competition. Lisa Lawson Kim Antee Robin Gunter 24 Lady of the Bracelet

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It was Close Demons tie Tech ' s Bulldogs in annual State Fair Classic The week before the State Fair Classic was not one of the normal State Fair pre- game weeks. The spirit was not there. Nevertheless, activites were planned every day for NSU fans who were ready to Wreck Tech Saturday evening. The Burning of the Bulldog pep rally was unfortunately moved inside because of weather conditions, but well-liked events such as the Finding the Hidden Bulldog contest were well attended. The real fun began Friday when anxious Demons traveled to Shreveport for the Classic. Saturday afternoon found NSU in Shreve Square at the Rally in the Alley. Once again Tech dominated the forces, but NSU won all competitive events such as the beer drinking contests, cheerleading events, and other events sponsored by various establishments in Shreve Square. Superior Bar and Grill took most of the crowd at 4:30 for a Happy Hour drink before the game. Everyone was scared, but happy, at the beginning of the 50th game with Tech. The score rocked between the Demons and the Bulldogs, but in the last minutes of the game, Tech came forward and scored, causing a tie to end the game. Once again, NSU fans returned to their stomping grounds unhappy, but unlike most years, NSU did not lose the game. Most left bewildered.. .once again the big NSU lead evaporated in the second half. At least NSU managed to tie. One more year... A sudden change in the plans for the Classic allowed Tech and NSU to battle it out once more in Shreveport. Officials say that this will be the final one. Better luck next year. State Fair Queen Melissa Canales and Vic the Demon share a moment to pose during State Fair Week. Canales is a member of Phi Mu Sorority. Members of the band X entertain at one of SAB ' s afternoon activities. Members of the band are Robbie Robinett, Joey Craig, Lisa Elkins, Dru LaBorde, Rick Pierce, and Tommy Moore. 26 State Fair