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

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n a leap to the top of campus bragging rights. Kappa Kappa Psi (bot- tom) took first place overall at the 2003 step show com- petition. To the sound of an extensive percussion section, UNA Drum Major Thomas Whitten led his group to vic- tory with a signature split move to lead off. Other winners includ- ed Sigma Chi who took sec- ond place with their Blue Man Group rendition. Zeta Tau Alpha (beloiv) showed that women really do have a place in combat with their army-fatigued routine that took first place in the ladies division. In the coed category, newcomers — the Global Friendship Organization — took first place and received the only standing ovation of the night. Audience members were particularly pleased with sounds of Lynyrd Skynyrd ' s Sweet Home Alabama and the promi- nent display of an American flag in the finale. Pi Kappa Alpha, the largest of the men ' s groups to compete, received rous- ing applause when they danced to the music of Vanilla Ice and M.C. Hammer. The Baptist Campus Ministries followed with an inspirational piece that used sign language to music. Phi Gamma Delta modeled their portion of the show after a football ' practice, in full uniform, complete with whistle- blowing referee and UN fight song. Alpha Tau Omega took stage with their own rendi- tion of Indiana Jones, fea- turing several Indianas anS several bad guys, complete with whips and spears. Kappa Sigma closed the competitive entries wi army-fatigued dancers, who stayed in perfect formation, except for a lone dancer in the back who was prompthi punished by his drill for breaking formation. All proceeds from step show go to benefit St. Jude Children ' s Hospital, United Way and SafePlace. — Evan Belanger 7

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ere sne is • •• Vandiver crowned Miss UNA 2004 This year ' s winner of the Miss UNA Scholarship Pageant was 23-year-old senior and fashion merchandising major Sarah Elizabeth Vandiver, who also won the talent portion of the pageant with a dance to Bobby Darrin ' s Mack the Knife. I couldn ' t have done this without the support of my friends and family, said Vandiver, especially my mom, who recent- ly passed away. This was her dream to see me win, so this was all for her. Crowned by 2003 ' s Miss UNA, Jamie Hutcheson, Vandiver will join the ranks of Miss UNA winners, whose ranks span back to 1974. Being crowned Miss UNA also gives Vandiver a chance at the June 2004 Miss Alabama competition in Tuscaloosa. I can ' t believe I have a chance at Miss Alabama, said Vandiver. I ' m just so shocked! This is so surreal. Vandiver was rewarded with a full-tuition scholarship as well as a chance to get her platform of breast cancer awareness known throughout the community. — Liz Myers Sharia Beth Ayers Meredith Grace Bell Brittany P. Brooks Hometown: Russellville Hometown: Double Springs Hometown: Gardendale Class: Junior Class: Junior Class: Freshman Age: 20 Age: 21 Age: 19 Major. Communication Arts • hAajor: English ESL l ajor: Nursing Pubiic Reiations Campus Campus Activities Organizations: Campus Activities Organizations: UNA Freshman Forum: Reading Activities Organizations: Lionettes: Secondary Education Mentoring Program (RPMj, Residence Haii Association; Association: Chi Alpha: Global Alpha Gamma Delta: Up Till History dub. Friendship Organization: Dawn: Campus Outreach. Hobbies: Swing dancing, pho- Campus Outreach Hobbies: Dancing, water skiing. tography, teaching dance. Hobbies: Dancing running hunting, church activities. Talent: dogging Swing Dance- singing, swimming Talent: A ballet lyrical to My — The Dirty Boogie. Talent: Vocal Redeemer Lives sung by Nicole Career Goals: 1 plan to work in Career Goals: To teach English C. Mullins public relations for a nonprofit to non-English speakers, and to Career Goals: 1 plan to graduate organization. travel and study abroad. from the University of North Alabama with a degree in nurs- ing with a special emphasis in labor and delivery. V H ■X ' j m 9 m Hp! |H i E ' 1 9 IS ' flfl l r d B V H m f m K ♦• ' Nl f B ' i 1 M Alecia S. Hulsey Katherine G. McRea Telisha Montgomery Hometown: Cullman Hometown: Fairview Hometown: Union Grove Class: Junior Class: Sophomore Class: Freshman Age: 24 Age: 19 Age: 19 Major: Degree as an occupa- Major: Communication Major: Elementary Education tional therapy assistant, working Broadcast Journalism on a degree in public communi- Campus Activities Organizations: cations. Campus Leadership UNA: Collegiate Activities Organizations: Singers: Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Campus Second-year Majorette in UNA University Players. Activities Organizations: 1 work marching band. on campus in the Career Hobbies: Singing and dancing. Sen ices Department. Hobbies: Singing, dancing. musical theatre, traveling, scrap- basketball, running, twirling. booking. Hobbies: Working out collecting scrapbooking, going to church turtles, and watching Alabama and volunteering for the Talent: Song-and-dance number football American Red Cross. to ' Bye Bye Blackbird. Talent: Baton twirling Talent: Vocal performance of Career Goals: To teach in the Crazy. Alabama School System and Career Goals: To pursue a one day go into administration. career as a motivational speak- Career Goals: ' After graduating er. from UNA with a major in broad- cast journalism, 1 plan to pursue First runner-up ' Miss Congeniality a career as a sports commenta- tor, hopefully with ESPN ? a 1 r- M