University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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GOING GA-GA while hearing your favorite song on the radio was a ' 50s phenomenon. Amanda Whitfield, LuEUen Newnan and Regina Cloer are mesmerized as they listen to the latest from Johnny Casino. (Photo by Mark Casteel) IN AN ElMBRACE somewhere between affec- tion and strangulation, Rizzo (Mary Paul Prince) is definitely in a bind with Danny (Patrick Flanagan). (Photo by Mark Casteel) STRUMMING ON HIS GUITAR, Mark McCutchen takes the spotlight as Doody. (Photo by Mark Casteel) LOOKING A BIT PERPLEXED, Doody (Mark McCutchen) chats with Danny (Patrick Flana- gan). (Photo by Mark Casteel) THE ENTIRE CAST posed for a quick group shot after the last performance. The show ran for three consecutive nights. (Photo by Mark Casteel) a

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beauties By Tonya Maples Shocked was the only way Patrice Kitchens could sum up her feelings about winning the title of Miss UNA. I can ' t believe it! I didn ' t think I had a chance, said Kitchens. Sondra Patrice Kitchens, a twenty- year-old sophomore from Cherokee, was crowned Miss UNA 1989 by Karen Kimbrell, Miss UNA 1988. Kitchens, who plays seven different musical instruments, played the piano solo, My Tribute, in the talent competition. There were ten girls vying for the title of Miss UNA, however, the con- testants were not the only reason for the large audience at Norton Audito- rium. Many flocked to see the ever popular Stephen Nichols. Nichols, who emceed the pageant, portrays Steve Patch Johnson on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. He entertained the crowd with many comical remarks as well as donning his famous patch when answering questions about the show. Other entertainment for the even- ing included the Jazz Band featuring Karen Kimbrell on the piano. Kim- brell played Tara ' s Theme and Kitten on the Keys. A change in the pageant that was noticed by many was the beginning of a new competition, the career wear category. Career wear replaced the swimsuit competition. Although many were disappointed with the elimination of the swimsuit compe- tition, according to Bob Glenn, direc- tor of Student Activities, it was in the best interest of the contestants. Since the Miss UNA Pageant is no longer a preliminary for the Miss Alabama Pageant, we were no longer required to have the swimsuit competition. Although the swimsuit competition was more entertaining to the audience, the career wear competition better suited the contes- tant, said Glenn. Another change in the pageant was the addition of the question and answer segment during the compe- tition. Contestants were asked to comment on questions concerning their future careers. Since many of the duties of Miss UNA require speaking extemporane- ously, we thought this was a neces- sary addition to the pageant, said Glenn. Kitchens ' many duties as Miss UNA included performing at honors night, meeting with the Board of Trustees, and making several public appearances at Regency Square Mall. For winning the Miss UNA Pageant Kitchens received a one year paid tuition scholarship, mem- bership to the Courthouse Racquet Club, membership to Ron ' s Gym, a $1500 wardrobe from Regency Square Mall, a free portrait by pho- tographer Jim Frawley, jewelry from Best Jewelers, a Florida vacation at Tourway Inn, and a free cut and style from The Mane Place. Participating as judges at the pageant were Patti Stanford, Barbara Hurl, and Bob Baron. Lorraine Glasscock and Quinton Ivy served as pageant auditors. First alternate was Laurie Beth Livingston. Livingston, a senior from Muscle Shoals, won the talent com- petition and the career wear category. Second alternate was Rachel Dawn Trousdale, a junior majoring in social work. Third alternate was Paige Marie Plyler, a freshman majoring in fine arts. Pf ' - WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE, Laurie Livingston attempts to hold her gifts and accept the bouquet from reigning Miss UNA Karen Kimbrell. As first runner-up, Livingston would replace Patrice Kitchens in the event Kitchens could not fulfill her duties as Miss UNA. (Photo by Mollie H. McCutchen) FOLLOWING THE PAGEANT, runners-up Paige Plyer and Laurie Livingston, Miss UNA Patrice Kitchens, Stephen Nichols, past Miss UNA Karen Kimbrell and contestant Dawn Trousdale pose for a picture. (Photo by MoUie H. McCutchen) m« IIHJ II

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ack ito the ' 50s By Tressy Peters and Anissa Palmer Grease was the word when the Department of Speech, Communica- tion and Theatre, in conjunction with the Department of Music, presented the new ' 50s rock ' n roll musical as its spring production. The book, music, and lyrics were written by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs. Robert Allen Holder, director and choreographer for the play, said, I thought it would be the event of the year in the Shoals. The cast didn ' t disappoint me. It was a difficult show, but we had lots of fun, and it was all worth it. Grease had a live orchestra conducted by Chris Sotelo. Sotelo played keyboards in the orchestra and was choral director for the play. Other members of the orchestra included Neil Gray, Rob Landry, Mark Morgan, Ricky Burks and Lloyd Jones. Dr. Edd Jones served as music coordinator. The production staff that worked behind the scenes was composed of 38 people. This included everyone from artists to stage managers. Patrick Flanagan, who played the cool greaser Danny Zuko, said, I am really looking forward to future productions. Working with Mr. Holder was great. I learned a lot from him and the rest of the cast. Amber Hunter played Sandy Dumbrowski, Zuko ' s on-again, off- again girlfriend. I had the best time. Robert Holder is the best director and the cast was simply wonderful, said Hunter. Many people who came to see Grease at Norton Auditorium had first seen the movie version. Though there were some similarities between the movie and the play, there were also many differences. Some familiar scenes and songs from the movie were replaced in the play- As always, there were varying opinions from the audience. Vicky Phillips, an education major, preferred the movie. It was great. But it was not as good as the movie. Others, like Veronica Ayers, had a different viewpoint. I liked the play better because it was live. Movie or play, an old favorite came to life again and rekindled many fond memories of yesteryear. Greaste is the word. PAJAMA PARTIES are a staple of the Pink Indies ' social schedule. Marty, played by Amanda Whitfield, tries to avoid Frenchy ' s (Regina Cloer) earpiercing mania. (Photo by Mark Casteel) THESE RYDELL HIGH STUDENTS find fighting the back-to-school blues easy as they sing and dance to a packed Norton Auditorium. (Photo by Mark Casteel) G '