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

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(Continued Jnnn imifv 11) At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the campus was treated to the Mr. and Ms. Iniversity contest. In only its second year as a Homecoming activity, the competition proved itself to be an important tradition on campus. The event was held in the Performance Center of the University Center and was filled to capacity as 18 women and 16 men represented their organiza tions. The contestants were judged on personal inter iew, cam- pus acti ities, inipromptu interview, and popular vote. For the popular vote category, the audience was able to pay $1.00 to vote for the contestant of their choice which gave a way for the audi- ence to become active in the selection process. The crowd watched as the participants were asked questions like If you were a SOAR counselor, what advice would you give incoming freshmen? and Why do you think college students smoke ciga- rettes ' Alpha Gamma Delta ' s nominee DeAnna Simms was named Ms. Iniversity and Wade Watkins, also a representative f)f Alpha Gamma Delta, was chosen as Mr. University. On Thursday, over l.IOO students and members of the conuuu- nity were entertained by Step Show which returned to Homecoming after a one-year absence. Members of both (ireek and non-Greek organizations competed for first place in the male, female, and co-ed division. Step Show provided non-stop entertainment as students demonstrated their stepping skills Son e groups relied on only rhythm of their feet for music- while others supplemented their dance moves with songs like The Train, by Quad Cities D.I ' s. The emcc es for the event were Kat Davis, president of the I ' niversity Program Council, and Kellee Reed, chairperson of the Homecoming Committee; the special guest was Leo, the Mascot. The evening ended with the announcement of the winners which were Phi Ganuua Delta for the male division. Alpha (iamma Delta for the female division, and Black Student .Mliance for the co-ed division. Proceeds from Mr and Ms I niversity and Step Show were given to United Way. The sunny weather on PYiday provided the i)erfect backdrop for the Homecoming Parade At 2:00 p.m., students were dis- missed frcmi their classes so that everyone could enjoy the parade which marched through downtown Florence at -VM) p.m Many organizations partic ipated in the parade by building floats that were carricnl by students rather than by a trailer The Alunmi Awards Ceremony and Dinner was held at 7:00 p m on Friday in the University Center to present the Alnnuii of the Year Awards The honorees were Dr Danny Lewis (iO. Mr Foel Raney ' 78, and .Ian Grissom ' 81. Then, both alumni and sfu dents eiijoyed the lighting of the Victory PTame and pep rally which followed the ceremony at 9:00 p.m. The winners of the Homecoming Spirit Challenge were announced: Phi CJamma Saturday brought the finale of Homecoming as the Licms pre p.irc-d for the game against Delta State held at Braly Munic ipal Stadium Hefor( the game began, the Homecoming Court stepped onto the field and .lamie Sisk was chosen as Honiec onung t ueen. Also at this time the Alumni of the Year were pres« nt. ' d let the crowd Duting the gaiue, the Lions played hard and successfiilly defeat«-d Delta State 21-17 . s Homecomitig week drew to a close, students celebrated v success of ;i great week. The recipe that brought back sonu old traditions ,iihI ( reate d a few new (mes made Homecommg an event that will be rnnemberecl fondly by everyone involved. BRKAKINC; IT DOWN. Kill s supping moves hrniiKht them a first place vie tory in Step Show, anil lh ' also received the llometominf! Spirit rhallenf( Award I ' hoto hv Shannon WeIN 12 Hivmeroming

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By Allison Stack and Lacey Howard Homecoming provides an exciting week () V TO MAKE A SlCCESSFrL IIOMECOMINfi WEEK: Take one part Mr. and Ms. University, combine with a terrific Step Show. Then, acid a (lash creativity with window painting and mix with F un PTicks in the »rniversity Center. Stir in a i)eaiitiful afternoon for a parade, and blend witli a gi,eat Pep Rally. Top it off with a victoi-y over Delta State and serve. Although there was no real recipe for the university ' s Homecoming, it seems that all of the ingredients were there for a week that would be remembered by stu- dents for many years to come. This year ' s theme was Our True Colors Shining Through. On Monday, October 14, student organizations began showing their spirit for the Lions by painting the windows at the I ' niversity Center. The groups were judged on artistic appeal, use of theme, and on creati ity. Wednesday marked a day of laughs for the campus with Fun Flicks which was set up in the atrium of the llniversity Center. This event offered something for everyone to enjoy. Fun Flicks allowed students who wanted to make a video for a song of their choice to show off their talents in front of many spectators from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students presented their amusing inteipretations of songs like Vanilla Ice ' s Ice, Ice, Baby. and Toni Basil ' s Mickey. The videos were judged, and the winners were Phi Mu, Residence Hall Association, and Sigma Chi. (Co)iliniH ' (l on fxif r !£) AN EXCEPTIONAL MOMENT. Homecoming Queen Jamie Sisk steps out to accept her crown and llowers as tier escort Sam Evers loolcs on. IMioto l).v Shannon Wells. BRIGHTENING THE CAMPUS. Students painted windows on the University Center on Monday to earn points for their organization for the Homecoming Spirit Challenge. Photo by Shannon Wells. SHOWING THEIR LION PRIDE. Zeta Tau Alpha members display their school spirit by their gold and purple face paint at the pep rally on Friday night. Photi by Shannon Wells. Homecoming 1 1

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HE PERFFX ' T STEP. Alpha (ianiina Delia ' s (laiut-d tlit ' ir nay iiilo I ' lrsi placf lor the leinale division rStep Show which was held on Thursday niKht of HonieetiiiiinK week. Photo hy Shannon Wells. HE t ' HOICE OF THE ( ' AiMPlS. HoniecoininK Courl iiienilier . and Iheir escorts were presented on le field in the pre-game show. Pholo l y Shannon Wells. A PA( KEI) HOI SE. The l.ions pla ed to a crowded stadium ol ' attentive fans on Saturday afternoon for HoniecoiiiiiiK. Photo liy Adam Kobison. % INSIDE LOOKI (. Ol 1. PholoKiapher Christopher Rohlint; liuind a new perspective on a student artist painting a window on the liiiversity (enter. I MOMENT BY CANDLELUiHT. The Pep Rally aiul ( andleli)(ht Service l y the Victory Flame provid- 1 a memorable and eitjoyable evening for all students who attended. Photo by Shannon Wells. Homecoming l. '