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

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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

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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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ealing with college life Four chemistry chapters to read, two English essays to write, and three pages of math problems to work. Trying to finish these priori- ties leads to late nights with “No-Doze”, half-eaten pizzas and a cluttered desk. After a week of fulfilling re- sponsibilities at school, work and home, students reluctantly have to look forward to another week of the same. “I want to give 100 percent to everything I do,” said Betsy Banta, elementary education junior. “Since I became in- College life is strenuous for married couples; a marriage counseling ses- sion provides a chance to discuss prob- lems. Interest plays a large role in the atten- tiveness of students. Cathy Copeland finds it much easier to do well in a class if she is interested in the subject. volved in different organiza- tions on campus, I’ve had to learn how to manage my time and meet deadlines.” Involvement in numerous ac- tivities on and off campus is not necessary for students to feel pressure of deadlines and com- mitments. A single class that determines the graduation date is enough to worry about. Students’ worries revolve around college. Most have to work to keep up tuition and oth- er school-related expenses. Even though one would think that grades should be top prior- Billy Heckford Richard Lupo ity, students sometimes find it difficult to concentrate on tests and assignments when personal problems are in conflict with them. “I work, go to school and am involved in a sorority. Time is one thing that I don’t have enough of,” said fashion mer- chandising sophomore, Robin Irwin. Real Estate freshman Bobby Tedford said, “I waited a year after high school before I start- Each curriculum recommends a gener- al oder for the scheduling of classes. Lisa Manuel skims through the catalog to find classes. 72 Catherine Cordry Re os eo hOr Por ics aeeenie Many students exhausts themselves with hectic schedules. Christy Carter grabs a nap between activities. Catherine Cordry ine ae 26 Student Life