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

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Roll up your sleeves Spring Fling stirs up some good natured competition The University of North Alabama become a Tropical Dreamland during the 1993 Spring Fling activities, held throughout the campus from April 19-22. Sponsored by the University Progr am Council, Spring Fling challenged campus organizations to compete in events in order to win points. Activities began with the traditional chalk art contest on the walkway in front of the Guillot University Center. Entries were judged for their creativity and visual appeal. Watermelon seed spitting and banana eating contests, while not the cleanest of events, also proved to be entertaining for both participants and onlookers alike. While it might be rude to laugh at a per- son in a singing competition, in a lipsync contest laughter is a must. And riotous laughter could be heard in the atrium of the GUC during the Fun Flicks Videos lip- sync competition. Each organization offered three people for their entry. Every student is looking for that one spe- cial person to spend time with. But just how can you meet that special someone? Buy him or her, of course. And that is precisely what they did during the Omega Phi Alpha Bachelor Bachelorette Auction. In the end all the spitting, crawling, jumping, running, tugging and tossing was worth it. Contestants really had to dig down deep to win with events like the All Campus Relay and the Stir It Up Competition, an event which put contestants blindfolded into a kiddie pool knee deep in flour to search for sea shells for thirty seconds. Events like the leap frog, crab races, Dizzy Izzie, coconut croquet, Jax State Style Football, egg toss and tug-of-war all brought the crowds, not to mention the par- ticipants, to a roar that might only be matched by Leo II himself. While the activities were all fun, they were not the only entertainment. The Love Yuppies and Truth E. Right were featured attractions during Spring Fling. And then came the moment every orga- nization was waiting for, the announcement of the 1993 Spring Fling competition win- ners. This was the moment for which all the spitting, crawling, jumping, running, tug- ging and tossing had taken place. But in the end it was worth it. In the female category, Zeta Tau Alpha was awarded first place, with the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta in second. In the male category, Sigma Chi captured first place, with the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta tak- ing second. Bobby South, chairman of Spring Fling, said that while the competition was stimu- lating. Spring Fling was not a means to prove which is the best organization on campus. The true concept behind Spring Fling is to show pride and spirit towards the univer- sity, South said. by Salene Hill and Shannon Heupel Dr. Kern Jones, director of alumni relations, and Krista Bailey find an ideal vantage point for viewing the day ' s The Fijis took first place, and the Pikes placed sec- events. Photo by John Cahoon. ond in the Dizzy Izzie contest. Photo by John Cahoon 12 S(udaa

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Dr. Max Gartman, head of the Foreign Languages Department, provides entertainment by serenading the contestants in the pageant. Photo by Shannon Wells. Former Miss UNA Kim Weems and Ricky Paul! Goldin entertain the audience while awaiting the judges ' decision. Photo by Shannon Wells. At her crowning moment, the 1993 IVIiss UNA, Jacque Rainwater, enjoys those first few seconds of her title. Photo by Shannon Wells. StUtlMtjiiil II

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hi Mus watch some of their favorite teams compete for the Spring Fling trophy Photo by John Cahoon. rhe crab races require more than a little coordina- lon. SAE ' s Bryan Walters and Robbie Hillis kept it ogether long enough to get teammate Steve Williams icross the finish line. Photo by John Cahoon. LaGrange Hall residents complete their entry in the sidewalk art contest. This year ' s Tropical Dreamland theme lent itself to a wide variety of interpretations. Photo by John Cahoon. Studatt Zi4t 13