University Homecoming
Sunday, Oct. 11 Chapel Service New Orleans Style Street Festival Gospel Extravaganza: ''A Spiritual Uplift Monday, Oct. 12 TafrlJa Listening Party Mardi Gras Marchdown, Residence Hall Step Show Tuesday, Oct. 13 Fall Convocation with speaker Babacar Ndlaye, president or the African Development Bank Music on the Yard Bourbon Street Talent Explosion Wednesday, Oct. 14 Music on the Yard Fashion Show: Masquerades or a Decade. Thursday, Oct. 15 Pep Rally and Music on the Yard Comedy Caravan reaturing Kin Coles of In Living Color. friday, Oct. 16 Vendor's Festival Music on the Yard Coronation or Miss CAU and campus Queens Pre-Domecoming Shake It _. But Don't Break It Party Saturday, Oct. 17 New Orleans Style Low County Boll Homecoming Parade: Cruise Down canal Street Homecoming Pre-Game Show featuring the Domecomlng Greek Stepdown Football Game: Clark Atianta University Panthers vs. the Kentucky State University Thoroughbreds. Georgia Dome. Homecoming Masked Ball Sunday, Oct. 18 family Weekend Chapel Service
MARDI GRAS MARCHDOWN Residence Hall Step Show
Masquerade of the Decades Chancey, fashion show coordinator, Luster director, producer, and CAU student, described the show as powerful and correct. displayed works by African show TheAmerican designer, Leon Stevens of Atlanta, and ten designs by CAU student Jenine Addison. The show also included designs from two stores Cignal's and the African American owned boutique, WHburnes Exclusives. T.)oth stores are located in the Greenbrier Shopping Mall. This show was accented by quick-paced flowing scenes, and powerful house music.
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.,.1.1 Kim Coles emphasizes to all Clark Atlanta University students that, Black folks are beautiful folks, but we.'.'.: need a little more unity within ourselves. There are outside influences willing us apart, but we don't have to perpetuate those wills. Nanette Lee on the mike! Kim Coles, the leading comedian, signs autographs. Ken Cox, The rising star, warms the crowd.
To In Miss CA(] Joi Noelle Brewer - be chosen Miss CAU is a major accomplishment in my life and yet another stepping stone to success. This is truly an honor that I will hold close to my heart and an honor I will cherish for a life time. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to represent such an exceptional university. Although my reign is only for a year, I will always carry that wonderful CAU spirit. I give thanks to God for without him none of this would have been possible, to the entire Clark Atlanta University family for all their love and support, to my friends who are always there for me, and to my family who has inspired and encouraged me to be the young lady I am today. I dedicate this entire Homecoming week to my mother, who's positive outlook has guided me through life and who continues to strengthen me with all of her love and support. I love you mom and remember you are my queen!!! 1st Attendant to Miss CA(J - - Marini Tazamisha Sturns Swahili Intelligent, sensitive and beauty. She is the proud daughter of Judge Louis E. Sturns and Sharon K. Foreman Sturns and the older sister of Kenya Sturns. She is a 21-year old graduating senior from Fort Worth, Texas majoring in Public Relations. Some of her hobbies include reciting poetry, working with children, volunteering for non-profit organizations, and modeling. She is an annual participant in the Black History Production Play, she has modeled in CAU annual fashion show, and for Pro-Line hair care products. program, CAU NAACP, PRSSA, Southern Christian Leadership conference-student representative, Volunteer for the University Plaza Nursery, Miss Junior 1991-1992, Her affiliations include: CAU honors Student Government Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Pre-Alumni Council. Her honors include: The National Dean's List for 3-years, Clark Atlanta University Dean's list, Member of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Arabic Scholarship recipient, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Prospect (an organization for Juniors and Seniors with 3.3 or better!). After graduating in May, this young Texan plans to return to her home state and study Corporate Law at the University of Texas in Austin and perhaps someday enter the political arena like her father. My philosophy for success: Never put limitations on what you are capable of accomplishing. Be assertive and optimistic, and make your dreams a II reality.
An Exceptional Campus Queen is I... a role model, serious leader, and academically inclined. She's concerned about the welfare of the student body and the community. -Miss Jones... noble, diverse, assertive, and committed. Not only to herself but to her loyal subjects. -Miss McCullough Lavonn Jones Miss Senior Kamisha McCullough Miss Junior... beautiful, yet intellectual. She's a leader and a follower. She's outspoken, while at the same time, open to various cultures and ideas. -Miss Beard... someone who cares, and isn't just a face or a status symbol. She should represent black pride as well as exemplify the Qualities of her class. -Miss Van Lier Carrie Beard Miss Sophomore Santresa Van Lier Miss Freshman... a vision of elegance and beauty. She represents unity and peace for all fellow man. -Miss Ponder Tania Ponder Miss UNCF
On Friday, October 16, 1992 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Miss Clark Atlanta University 92-9:3, Joi Noelle Brewer, sparkled as she made her entrance to homecoming coronation. The theme of coronation was The Sounds of New Orleans; In Visions of Elegance. In attendance were President Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr. and SGA President, Gregory Sims, welcomed her majesty into her reign as Miss CAU. Although, it was Joi's moment in the spotlight, that night she crowned her mother Queen, and expressed her deepest gratitude to all those significant in her life. In addition, first attendant, Marini Tamisha (Misha) Sturns was a beautiful vision of elegance.
Coronation Visions of elegance described the stage on October 16, 1992, full of queens from various campus organizations and dormitories. As the ladies walked out on the stage sights of beauty, poise and power entranced the audience. Over 25 queens were represented in this year's coronation.
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Coming '92 Clark Atlanta University was the first historically black institution to have a homecoming game in the Georgia Dome. The panthers managed to defeat the Thoroughbreds of Kentucky State.
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