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

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7 r TAKING IT HOME, (left) The brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi gather for their victory celebration after an amazing Step Show performance. BREAK DANCE, (below) Members of the GFO take a break from painting down- town to show off a little dance move for the camera. LOOKING NICE, (bottom) Justin Brewer and Jamie Hutcheson share a royal smile during the parade.

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i ie ions enjoy victorous Homecoming 2003 The rookies brought home the gold at this year ' s home- coming spirit challenge as the Global Friendship Organization took first overall after sweeping their divisions in every competition except for the parade. Other winners included the Art Students Association in second place in the coed category after they took first in their division in the parade. Sigma Chi took first overall in the men ' s divi- sion this year after placing PICTURE PERFECT. The Art Students Association blew everyone away in the parade contest with a picture-perfect float. PARADE OF FLAGS. Global Friendship Organization carry member nation flags in the parade. second in Step Show and first in the parade. Pi Kappa Alpha took second overall in men ' s division. In the women ' s divi- sion. Phi Mu took first place in school spirit. They also took first in their divi- sion at Pep Rally and Window Painting, and second at Step Show. Zeta Tau Alpha came in second overall in the women ' s category, win- ning Step Show and the parade in the women ' s division. From the Homecom- ing Court, students elect- ed senior Justin Brewer king and senior Jamie Hutcheson queen. Overall, 27 organiza- tions competed in the homecoming spirit chal- lenge. In the end. Student Life and UPC considered Homecoming 2003 a suc- cess. The on and off cam- pus involvement is part of what makes UNA so spir- ited as a whole, said Amy Ellis. Homecoming shows the love of UNA. — Evan Belanger R?

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A look back at the career of UNA ' s George Lindse} George Lindsey almost never became famous. The Jasper native was well on track for a successful career as a history teacher and coach at Hazel Green High School before he decided to follow his dream to pursue an acting career. The University of North Alabama graduate (at that time Florence State Teachers College) enrolled at the American Theatre Wing acting school in New York. Following graduation and roles in off-Broadway plays, the former Lion quarterback made his move to Los Angeles to gain roles in The Rifleman, Twilight Zone, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and the feature film Ensign Pulver. Following those small successes, Lindsey found huge success in a place called Mayberry on The Andy Griffith Show as Goober Pyle. After five years on The Andy Griffith Show, Lindsey continued with Mayberry R.F.D. After recording a com- edy album, Goober Sings, he would reprise the role on Hee-Haw for 20 years. A member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Lindsey is still some- times seen watching the gridiron action of his alma mater. Lindsey ' s involvement with sports does not end in the stands. He has helped raise over $1 million for the Special Olympics through the George Lindsey Celebrity Golf Classic, which had its inception in Montgomery in 1971. In 1992, UNA awarded an hon- orary doctorate of humane letters for his past and future involvement with the school. Lindsey has guest lectured in the department of Communications and Theatre and also helped educate through the George Lindsey Univer- sity of North Alabama Television Film Festival. The festival, started in 1998, has given students of all ages the chance to show their work and learn from such industry professionals as Ernest Borgnine, Tom Cherones and Mike Curb, Steven Root and Ray Stevens.