University of Louisiana Monroe - Chacahoula Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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Tradition is the key to any Homecoming celebration, and the NLU tradition of controver- sy during court elections contin- ued. The new voting process was devised by the SGA Homecom- ing committee to settle any dis- putes similar to those that arose in fall 1985. Controversy among black and white students arose in 1985 after an extra position had been added to the court that provided a place for a black member. Students were asked to choose from 34 nominees, seven of which were to be white and three black. Todd Newman, SGA presi- dent, said, “For so long it’s been such a controversy. I think we 24 Student Life should get back to what Home- coming was originally meant to be, a time for alumni to come back and everyone have a good time. The top vote-getter, Sonya Lane, finance senior, was elect- ed to serve as queen for the 1986 festivities. “TI couldn’t be happier. It was so unexpected,” said Lane. “When I was voting I was pick- ing out everyone who I thought would win, but I never thought it would be me.” Student opinion of the home- coming procedure varied. “T don’t think it was fair that students were forced to vote for seven whites and three blacks. It should have just been which- ever ten you wanted to vote for,” said Shauna Costello, elemen- Richard Lupo Even though dresses are not usually the required attire of pep rally at- tenders, Homecoming court members Donna Kay Ramsey, Adrienne Piper, Lisa Lester, Tracy Hamel, Melanie Byrd, Candace Capelan and Carrie Mill- er cheer after their presentation. The attention of Todd Newman and Georgiana Stinson is captured by the last few plays which led to an Indian victory at the game. Richard Lupo ? Q tary education freshman. Nona Mason, marketing sophomore, said, “I think repre- sentation on the court was fair; Northeast isn’t ready for an open election.” The court consisted of: Me- lanie Byrd, pharmacy junior, NLU 31 nominee; Candy Cape- lan, physical therapy junior, Panhellenic Council; Sharon Shree Green, CIS senior, Delta Sigma Pi; Tracy Hamel, pharmacy sophomore, Phi Mu; Benita Jones, CIS senior, Alpha Kappa Alpha; Lisa Lester, fashion merchandising senior, Pi Kappa Alpha; Carrie Miller, nursing sopho- more, Student Nursing Associ- ation; Adrienne Piper, fashion merchandising senior, Ameri-

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Alex Johnson A theme straight to the point, “Indians Brew Lumberjack Stew’’, earned the residents of Olin first place in the resi- dents hall division. A crucial play to recover the ball from the Lumberjacks holds the attention of Lucinda Betts during the game. Richard Lupo Formal attire is needed by Chief Brave Spirit as is a traditional Homecoming boutonniere. nw Student Life 23

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Halftime ceremonies featured the tradi- tional crowning of the queen, Sonya Lane, by SGA president Todd Newman. can Home Economics Associ- ation and Donna Kay Ramsey, pharmacy freshman, Sigma Kappa. Each court member was es- corted through a sword arch- way in the middle of the field. The queen was presented with roses and received a congratula- tory kiss from SGA president, Todd Newman. The crowning of the queen and presentation of the court during halftime highlighted a victory over the Stephen F. Aus- tin University Lumberjacks. —Stephanie Duke Maroon and gold homecoming mums were sold by history honor fraternity, Phi Alpha Theta, to raise money. Catherine Cordry A special booth above the student sec- tion of the stadium was decorated for Homecoming court members and their escorts. Student Life 25