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Page 10 Thursday, October 19.1989 OTon i Gail Hall is crowned new queen during a night of magic, grace. By Nicholas Allen “I was told to hold on to my dreams and aspire towards them,” said Gail Tresa Hall, the new Miss Elizabeth City StateUniversity, during hercoro- nation ceremony on Friday, October 6 in the Williams Hall gymtorium. Moments earlier. Hall ascended proudly to her position on the stage clad in a long, while gown trim-med in lace, which accented her glowing face. “It is my wish that you share this experience with me,” Gail added as she looked out at the crowd and fo cused on her parents. After Angelia Nelson’s heart warming farewell speech, to Miss Gail Hall and others who inspired her as a student and former queen of ECSU, Nelson presented Hall with the cloak. Master Antoine Moore, Little Miss Dawn Newsome and Little Miss Ashley Bryant presented her with the crown, scepter and flowers. At 7:30 p.m., the campus witnessed the beginning of the coronation night of 1989-90. Decorated in blue, white “I was told to hold on to my dreams and aspire towards them” Gail Tresa Hall with “[Gail should] wear the crown dignity and continue to be a role model” Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins and gold with stars, swans, and trim mings with piers situated throughout the entire gymtorium, the setting was fitting for an elaborate occasion. The stage was transformed into an out doors scene with beautiful green shrubbery and decorative palm trees. To launch the 1989-90 coronation, the campus representatives gracefully presented themselves to the audience. After the last representative delighted the crowd, a respectful silence came over the gymtorium and everyone rose in honor of the former Miss Angelia Denise Nelson. Dreams are made of this... Miss Shawn L. Everett, the first runner-up of the queen’s court mes merized the audience with her grace and beauty as she took her seat beside the former Miss ECSU. Everyone awaited in suspense as the Army ROTC Saber team rolled out the red carpet and took their po sition near the archway entwined with white lights. Next Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Chan cellor of ECSU, rendered an official recognition statement to Miss Hall. “Gail represents a special place as queen to me,” stated Dr. Jenkins. He also added that she should “wear the crown with dignity and continue to be a role model.” After Hall expressed her joy and fulfillment as being crown^ Miss ECSU the ECSU Gospel Choir sang “It’s a Long Way to Heaven” with Marlon Fulton as soloist. The Choir Ensemble rendered the piece “She Walks in Beauty” by David Foltz. With a touch of jazz, the Ronald Smith Quartet received a well de- Miss ECSU 1989-90, Gail T. Hall, smiles while Angelia Nelson, Miss ECSU 1988-89, crowns her queen. Ms. Hall, a native of Portsnrouth Virginia, was crowned the night of Ocotber sixth. PhoiobyRidmdudniir, served standing ovation for their per formance of “Songbird” by Kenny G. Michelle Watts concluded the en tertainment for the evening with “Overjoyed” by Stevie Wonder. Acknowledging the queen and her representatives were Renel Sample, Sylvia Purvis and Ursula McMillion, who served as the master and mis tresses of ceremony. Sample also gave the closing re marks and announcements recogniz ing the coronation assistants. After the queens’ official dance, which symbolized the theme of the evening “Dreams are made of this,” the Student Government Association sponsored a reception in honor of Miss ECSU in the Williams Hall Choral room. There was a dance following the reception in the Williams Hall Gymtorium. In addition to Shawn Everett, other members of the queen’s court were Antoine Moore, Crown Bearer; Dawn Newsome, Scepter Bearer; and Ash ley Bryant, Hower Bearer. Hall’s escort for the evening was Otis Williams. Everett was escorted by Garien Minor. Head cadets for the ROTC presen tation were Sgt, Cameron Dupree, and Sgt. Gregory Boston. Hall, an avid reader, enjoys water sports and making new friends. Gail Hall, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia is a senior majoring in busi ness administration with a concentra tion in management Upon graduation, pho,„ by mcharducmun Hall plans to obtain a master’s and Miss ECSU 1988-89. Angelia Nelson, takes her farewell walk business adminis- during the Coronation. Ms. Nelson now attends graduate school at Florida A&M University. i rm ECSU graduate Vince Preister and the Ronald Smith Quartet re ceived a standing ovation Coronation night when they performed Kenny G’s “Songbird” for the new queen. by Mclntire Anxiously awaiting their turn Coronation night were Little Miss Ashlev Brvant (flowpr i m x and Master Antoine Moore (crown bearer). ^ ^ ^awn Newsome (scepter bearer). Photo by Richard UdnOn
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