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

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IRVi • i X iQLlQ t . ft Hlt w The parade gathered at Kilby School and made its way down Pine Street past the crowds of wellwishers, then up Court Street and downtown past the quaint shops and restaurants, and even- tually back to Kilby. There were floats, decorated cars, people on foot, and almost anything else one could imagine, showing everyone in the community the university ' s Pride. After the floats were judged. Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Baptist Campus Ministries went home with first place. As usual, there were overall winners for school spirit. The groups judged to have shown their roaring spirit the most were Phi Mu, Fiji, and BCM, with the BCM WHERE ' S THE FIRE? LaGrange Society mem- bers enjoy waving to the crowd. HOSTS WITH THE MOST. T he University enjoys hosting the NCAA Division II Championships every year. taking home the grand prize for the most spirit of the week. Homecoming is an exciting week, but it is full of hard work for everyone, said Henao. We were lucky to have leaders such as Erica Young, Heather Church, and Sara Owen to lead us through the mayor events. 1 hope next year goes as well as it did this year. Now it is game time. The band comes out and the Hall of Fame inductees are introduced, and the homecoming court announced. Kimberly Williams is named the homecoming queen and Heath Grimes, the homecom- ing king. After the playing of the National Anthem, the fight song finally begins. 28 We start running and the flag j take its shape. Everyone in the stadium sees only the Pride of Dixie Band and the purple and gold of the UNA flag on the field. As we run and circle the field with the flag, 1 feel so honored that the Christian Student Fellowship was asked to carry the flag on such an occasion. It is truly the most exhilarat- ing experience of my college career and all of the other members of the Christian Student Fellowship that carry the flag are sure to feel the same way. Homecoming week is once again a roaring success. — Ashley Jones

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30 n December 5, 1998. Kimberly Williams was crowned as Miss UNA at the conclusion of the 25th anniversary university pageant. Williams said that being crowned Miss UNA would not only give her the opportunity to showcase her talent, but would also allow her to promote her platform of sexual absti- nence. Williams said the most important thing about her platform is that it directly relates to her life. 1 am practicing what I preach. Not that I am preaching to anyone, but what I stand for is me. That is who I am. Williams said that her involvement in campus organizations and clubs helped make her the per- son she is and helped her get to the position of Miss UNA. Each one has added its special touch in my life, she said. LEAD team has helped me with my public speaking skills. Being a Lionette has helped my motivation and discipline to keep my appearance. The jazz band has given me the opportunity to sing and get in front of others and entertain. Zeta has given me encouragement and had 100 percent faith in me. Williams ' roommate, Julie Grissom, said Kim- berly exemplifies the word shine. She is very genuine and always willing to help people. Her heart is very pure, very honest, and very genuine. Williams was to graduate in December 1999. planning to pursue a career in communications. Her ultimate goal is to become a professional singer. She has made two demo recordings which include songs written by her mother. She was also in the process of meeting with producers. — Amelia Monroe A DREAM COME TRUE. Kimberly Williams is more than happy to pass her crown on to her friend and sister Laney Marchbanks. whose platform issue was seatbelt safety. THE CONTESTANTS. Competition was fierce, but Marchbanks ' moving rendition of an aria from Puccini ' s Gianni Schicchi earned her the top spot in the talent portion of the com- petition, as well as the Miss UNA crown.