Pembroke State University - Indianhead Yearbook (Pembroke, NC)

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An Evening of Beauty, Talent, and Style Below: Easing the pre-crowning tensions, Tony Oakley, a veteran of P.S.U. ' s 1982 production of Cabaret, entertained the audience with a top ten song Truly. On November 11, 1982, the beauty at P.S.U. was well represented by thirteen girls at the Miss P.S.U. Pageant in the Performing Arts Center. The auditorium was filled with friends, family, and well-wishers cheering on their favorites. Chancellor Paul Civens gave a cordial welcome to all who were present. After this, Jackie Jacobs, former Miss Lumbee and producer of this event, presented the emcee for the night, Mr. Chuck Kinlaw, a drama student at P.S.U. Then the parade of contestants began. Each girl was attired in a costume from a broadway musical. A short description of her costume and her sponsor ' s name was given by each. Next, Miss P.S.U. 1982, Francy Adler was introduced, and she performed her winning talent from last year ' s Above: Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Brenda Stephenson portrays Dorothy with her dog Toto from The Wizard of Oz. Right: After serving one year as P.S.L. ' s student body respresentative, 1981-82 Miss P.S.U. Francy Adler bids a grand farewell. pageant. The panel of judges was introduced and the three categories of competition were explained: a seven- minute interview by the judges earlier in the day, talent competition, and evening gown competition. Entertain- ment for the evening was provided by Robert Moody, Tony Oakley, and Francy Adler. Before the crowning of the new queen, Francy Adler gave her heartwarming farewell speech. Finally the judges ' decision was reached, and the winner announced: the new Miss P.S.U. for 1983, Kathy Gooden. 26

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Immediately Above: Joining the spirit of party fun, Teresa Marker and friend give big smiles for the photographer. Above: Lots of laughs are part of this T.K.E. rush party held in the old gym. Middle Left: Jaycee Hut is the setting for this Pi Kappa Phi party. Left: One popular type of party is a pig pickin ' . These students seem to be enjoying themselves. 25

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Top Left: Beauty, talent, and elegance character- ize Miss P.S.U. and her court. Kyle iowry, second runner up; Cassandra Lee, first runner up; Kathy Cooden, Miss P.S.U. 1982-83; Brenda Stephenson, fourth runner up; and Cina Pisano, third runner up. Middle Left: Lisa Cromer presents Lynnette Coleman the 1982-83 Miss P.S.U. Congeniality Award, a cherished moment for the ladies. Below: Taking us back to the 1920 ' s, Kathy Cooden portrays a flapper. Above: Shirley Temple?? No, it ' s senior Laura Tyler who sang If I Were You I ' d Fall in Love with Me. Miss Tyler was sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Left: Junior Brenda Watson sang The Rose, by Bette Midler. Miss Watson was sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. 27 HBM