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

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JON WATKINS awaits the throw at first base as Jose Mar- tinez tries to pick off a Jacksonville State runner in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament. UNA defeated JSU for the conference championship but then fell to the Gamecocks a week later in the regionals. (Photo by Mark Casteel) WHAT DO YOU GET an African Lion for his birthday? Trainers Joe Wallace and Sadonna Collier help mascot Leo II figure out a new toy during his April first birthday celebration. (Photo by Mark Casteel) D I R A 19 9 jfntroauction 3

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A Touch of the Past MEMBERS OF PHI GAMMA DELTA discuss strategy as they build their entry in the pyramid competition of Spring Fling. (Photo by MoUie H. McCutchen) hanging with the times can be a difficult task Often, we get tied up in a routine and forget tha change is usually for the better. The past yeeir saw mciny changes ciround the university but the majority of the changes were good and for the most par accepted. One key element that helped guide the change was tradition. No matter how much something evolves, there will always be a touch of the past remaining. Although grades are now processed in elaborate computer programs, teachers still evciluate students on a scale from A-F. Curricula have been updated, but we are still required to master the fundamentals of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Social events and activities, such aj pageants and concerts, are now coor drnated through hi-tech equipment anc specialized choreographers, but thf new Miss UNA is still crowned even year by her predecessor and old-time rock and roll is still alive. Air conditioning has replaced olc fans, and central heat has replaced ok furnaces, but maintenance crews still have to repair the broken machines (Continued on next page}

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If DESIGN n, taught by Ron Shady, takes on a huge project . . . decorating the outside of the Lurleen B. Wallace Fine Arts Center. (Photo by Mark Casteel) THE PHI MUs show their enthusiasm at a spring spirit rally in the University Center. (Photo by Mark Casteel)