University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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STANDING OUT THE REST n the Spring a search for I two girls to represent the University of Georgia began. The Miss University of Georgia Pageant is a long- standing tradition. This tradition demanded another name to add to its list of prestigious winners. The newest contest to the pageant circuit was the Miss Black UGA pageant in its second year. March 10, 1991 marked a precedent in the Miss UGA pageant. Susan Woodworth was not only the winner at the end of the night but also the only freshman participating in the pageant. Woodworth is a truly believe that every job is a self- portrait of the per- son who did it. It has been a wonder- ful year — Thanks Georgia! — Susan Woodworth Business Management major and a majorette in the Redcoat Band. She and nine other contestants were chosen to represent the Georgia pageant system at several preliminaries and other functions. Miss Black UGA was sponsored by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as a philanthropic project. The money raised from the pageant went toward scholarships for black high school students in the Athens area. At the end of the pageant, Tracy Powell was selected from seven contestants as the new Miss Black UGA. iss Black UGA, Tracy Powell nils one other duties by giving a speech at the Creek Songfest in the Tate Center Plaza. Tracy was chosen from seven con- testants to wear the Miss Black UCA PAGEANT QUEENS 27

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Tij he Miss UGA court: Shane Phil- lips sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa. Melinda Wilson sponsored Dy her parents, Susan Woodworth sponsored by the OCA Redcoat Band. Vicki Miller sponsored by Zeta Tau Al- pha, and Teresa Drozak sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta. ontestant number 14 in the Miss UGA pageant is freshman Susan Wood- worth. As her talent Susan performed a dance and baton twirling routine. Susan is also a Miss Georgia Superstar and a majorette with the Redcoat Band. TV] ewly crowned Miss Black UGA, I 1 Tracy Powell poses with a radiant smile, and her crown. As Miss Black UGA, Tracy participates in Homecoming activities, serves as a spokesperson for the community, and advises new students at orientation. 26 PAGEANT QUEENS

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Blast From 74e PAST Homecoming this year was not just another event. The kickoff for events was the SGA, G.A.M.M.A., and Bacchus spon- sored Mocktails. Nonalcoholic drinks were served and a presenta- tion on the mature management was given. Organizations showed their spirit and enthusiasm by per- forming skits, hanging banners, and painting windows throughout town to reflect the theme. Hotdogs, baked beans, and boiled peanuts were served at the Georgia Pride Cookout. The Athens band Sam I AM played cover music for the hungry crowd. Everyone enjoyed the deli- cious cakes at the Cake Bake-Off It ' s special peo- ple like Jessica, tliat malie Homecoming wortli its wtiile, Tona McDowell that were judged on creativity, originality, and appearance. One of the most exciting events of Homecoming week was the football half-time show. The home- coming court was presented on the field. The students voted to crown Laurie Rhodes, homecom- ing queen. Delta Gamma and Del- ta Tau Delta won overall for greeks, Wesley Foundation won for organizations, and Creswell won for the residence halls. Alpha Omicron Pi and Phi Gam- ma Delta won the Triple E Award. Through hard work, dedi- cation, and spirited participation, the committee and students made Homecoming a true blast from the past. Kristen Morgan Ipha Omicron Pi and Fiji show their Homecoming spirit through their win- dow painting of Peace, Love and War. reflective of their theme. HOMECOMING