Pembroke State University - Indianhead Yearbook (Pembroke, NC)

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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

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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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Appearances, Attitude, Accomplishments Q. What made you want to be a contestant in Miss P.S.U. pageant? A. I wanted to enter the pageant because I have always enjoyed being in pageants; there is so much behind it, besides the final night on stage. You gain a sense of accomplishment and develop a feeling of self-improve- ment and self-worth. I wanted to be in the Miss P.S.U. pageant to better myself, get to know more people, and show the pride I have in P.S.U. Q. What attributes do you have that would make the job easier? A. I have experience in being in pageants, and love to meet new people. Also being an art major, I may be able to use my talents during my reign. Q. What are your responsibilities now? A. My duties now are to travel around the state and be somewhat of a Public Relations person for the school, representing it in parades, pageants, and various other on and off-campus functions. Q. How has your life changed since you were crowned? A. I feel I have grown so much since November 7 7, but I am anticipating the further growth through this next year. I feel excited and a little afraid but still eager to represent P.S.U. in in any way possible. Q. What do you hope to accomplish during your year? A. I hope I can fulfill all the qualities a good queen should. I hope to be the best I possibly can at being Miss P.S.U. Q. If you could have people from outside P.S.U. ask you about the school, what would you convey to them? A. I would tell them the long list of positive qualities that P.S.U. holds; homelike smallness, individual facul- ty aid, great art, business, and educa- tion departments; excellent cultural environment. Q. Future plans-? A. I plan to further my education in art with a concentration in Commercial Design. Q. Feelings about the pageant? What would you change? A. I feel that this Miss P.S.U. pageant was the best, most well-planned and executed pageant I ' ve seen. Being with the girls for those 6 rehearsals and making new friends was the most rewarding part. I wouldn ' t change a thing. Q. What was the 7-minute interview during the competition like? A. The interview was very enjoyable. Most of the questions were about myself and P.S.U. The judges were very cordial and I felt comfortable talking with them. Q. What part of the pageant did you like or dislike? A. The interview was the part I liked and disliked the most. There is so much anticipation before the interview and yet so much pleasure once you are actually with the judges. Q. How did your friends and family react? A. My family and friends were ecstatic!! I had a couple of friends - some in Wilmington, one in Cullowhee - that I contacted later that night. My whole family was there! Then, of course, there were the friends here, which I owe so much to for putting up with all t he things I had to do! Along with my blood relatives, my sorority sisters were there supporting me all the way! I love them very much! Immediately Above: At work or at play, Kathy ' s sunny smile shines through. Top: Kathryn, not only pretty but powerful, demonstrates the art of a graceful forehand. P. 29 Bottom left: The crown shifts from one beauty to another. P. 29 Top Left: The thrill of victory is seen in the glowing smile of the new Miss P.S.U. 28