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

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something tucked away in their briefcases. Each team at the competition had the opportu- nity to defend twice and prosecute twice. For each of our four cases we were paired with nationally ranked MTSU. For my team, Team X. I was the defendcmt accused of murder, Ruel Ellis. The lawyers who cross-examined me were intimidating (both went on to win best lawyer awards), but I stuck with Ruel ' s character and did just fine. For the prosecution. I was the closing attorney, 1 directed Elisha Worth ' s testimony, and I crossed the defendant. With the first day behind us. we weren ' t as ner- vous and were able to face the second day with more confidence. Marcus blew the defense out of the water with his role as prosecution witness Detective Webb. He played a perfect police officer, establishing himself as a professional and making the crime scene look flawless. He went on to win a best wit- ness award, earning a perfect score. After two full days of trials, we were all fighti ng to stay awake at the awards ceremony. At the end of the competition, UNA didn ' t rank. The purpose of MTSU, though, was to find our flaws and iron them out. Now, when we head to the bigger competitions, we won ' t need quite so many Turns. — Randy Fischer Photos courtesy of Lee Brasher and Angi© Vann. TEAM X. The team- mates are ready for the next competition. ED AND BRANDY. Defense attorney Ed Camden and his sup- porter. Brandy, collapse after a rough two days. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, (center- oldyAttorney Randall Fischer and Best Witness Marcus Maples review the case one last time. 25

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YESterday, TOday, TOMORROW! We stand there nervously looking at each other, not sure exactly what we should do. Our movements are uncertain because none of us know what is happen- ing, or about to happen. We start moving towards each other, clos- ing up the space between us. rhen, we reach inside, roll it out, jntangle it and grab a handle. The UNA flag takes shape and :haracter. As we hold it up, the Bleacher Creatures are having the ime of their lives running under he flag. Carol Liles comes and Jives us instruction on what we ire to do with the flag and when it s to be done. The instructions are :lear: there is going to be the Hall l)f Fame, Homecoming activities, a iong, the National Anthem, then Jie fight song, then us. I The them of Homecoming veek was YESterday, TOday, TOMORROW. During the week here were several activities to lelp celebrate this event. The veek ' s festivities were kicked off vith window painting at the juillot University Center and in lowntown Florence at local shops. It was an excellent opportu- lity to get to know some of the )ther organizations that were )ainting besidesus, said (onathan Layman, a student )ainting one of the windows at the }UC. The winners of the window )ainting contest were Zeta Tau ilpha for the women ' s division, ' iji for the men ' s division, and the irt Student Association for the oed division. On Thursday, the nnual Step Show took place at lowers Hall. This was the first ear for the show to be held in OMORROW. A future lion looks on as [le homecoming parade rolls by. pODAY. LeQ beloved mascot, waves h adoring fans as he is conveyed along le parade route downtown. Flowers. The winner of the women ' s division was Alpha Gamma Delta. Fiji took the men ' s division, and the Black Student Alliance was first in coed. Fun Flicks is another event that marks Homecoming week. In it, organiza- tions produce their own videos in the GUC. The winner of the Flicks were Phi Mu in the women ' s division, Phi Kappa Alpha in the men ' s division, and the BSA in the coed division. Fun Flicks is always a fun homecoming event, said Sonia Henao, a Phi Mu sister. This is my third year to do it, and I enjoy every minute of it. It ' s just fun to get out there in the middle of the SUB and act crazy! Every year on the Friday of homecoming week, there is a pep- rally to unite the students and see which organization has the most Lion Pride. And as usual, on this year ' s Saturday morning, friends and family gathered to continue the celebration of Yes To Tomorrow by participating in the parade at nine in the morning. 27