Troy University - Palladium Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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Winning the title ol Miei Alabama 1982 in June wan the beginning oi exciting year for Yolanda Fernanda . Hei prim in luded I nea tldamo bile every 4,000 mile ,,! iwttdrobe, , mink coat, m bola iahip moo- i gold watch, and i Ml of luggage. In preparation for the Miai Ameri ml in Atlantic ( ' 1 1 in w tember, Yolanaa ' i man) hours ol piano practice, work outa, arardi fittings, mock TV interviews, end photo sessions paid ofl arbei turned to Troy with the title of 3rd Elunnar up to Miai Ameri K Fernandez ' ! titles gave her opportunities tor app wide. There were parade-, -tore openings, luncheons, fashion ID Championship Horse show-, walk a thons, tel-athons. golt tournaments, and always autograph sessions. Yolanda also attended preetigioUf events lUCh as the Boh Hope Show in Florida and the Peanut Festival. Ipol the Alabama Legislature and with Governor Wallace, and visited the Veteran s Hospital and Children ' s Hospital. As the year winded down. Yolanda spent much of her time working towards the 1983 Miss Alabama Pageant — promotional commeri rehearsals, fittings, and more appearances. Yolanda still remained a. on campus at TSU with Mortar Board, O.D.K., Alpha Pai Omega, Angel Flight, girl scout meetings, appearances with Pied Piper- end College Singers, and a lead role in the production of The Miracle Wort Mm AUUnma 19

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Miss Alabama 1982 Yolanda Fernandez 18 Miss Alabama

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HOMECOMING Not Just An Ordinary Weekend Homecoming: a time for football fever, beautiful girls, and for the alumni, a time of remembering college days. Homecoming actually started about two weeks be- fore the big weekend. The Homecoming Pageant spon- sored by SGA, spotlighted forty-seven girls representing university greeks, organiza- tions, and honorary societies of which ten were chosen as semi-finalists. The student body voted on these contestants and a queen and her court were an- nounced at the Pep Rally Fri- day afternoon following the torch light parade. The cheer- leaders promoted spirit with a bonfire and a mock hanging of a dummy with a Delta State jersey. Saturday morning began with the Troy State Apprecia- tion Day Parade running through downtown Troy and ending at Memorial Stadium. TSU organizations, greeks, Top: Juaneysa Wilkins, Miss TSU, is featured at the Troy State Apprecia- tion Day Parade. Middle: The Sigma Chi ' s participate in the Homecoming display contest. Bottom: Semi-finalists shown are Anna Turman, Virginia West, Robin Salzarulo, Diane Arnzen, Eva Carter, Becky Redd, Pat Griffin, Cindy Wil- lis, Sue Horvath, and Juaneysa Wil- kins. civic clubs and downtown merchants, and, of course, the Queen and her court partici- pated in the parade. Alumni were invited back for a picnic in Bibb Graves Quad and various schools and organizations welcomed back graduates to private parties. At last the moment came for the Queen to be crowned. Diane Arnzen, third runner- up, Becky Redd, second run- ner-up, and Sue Horvath, first runner-up received their roses and applause. A stand- ing ovation was extended as Cindy Willis was crowned Homecoming Queen by Dr. Ralph W. Adams. The Band entertained dur- ing halftime and gave a stir- ring post-game show. Follow- ing the game a reception was held at the President ' s home for all students and alumni. The frenzy and excitement finally settled as another Homecoming at TSU became history. 20 Homecoming