HOOP SKIRTS II culture shines at history event While the rain poured outside, the annex of the Westside church of Christ sheltered Minnie Pearl, George Washington, Bonnie and Clyde and two Southern belles among others Nov. 21. The gathering came about when the history honors soci– ety, Phi Alpha Theta, decided it wanted to host events with themes in which the group to participate. The result, a Southern-style ban– quet, allowed both students and facu lty members to dress up as historical Southern figures and eat old-fashion Southern cooking. "I thought it was wonderful that the faculty was willing to contribute in the way they did," Lori Klein, associate professor of political science, said. "By making some of the meals themselves and helping with the organization, I thought it was a great act of South– ern hospitality." In keeping with Southern tradi– tion, the menu for the night consist– ed of fried chicken, turnip greens, sweet potato pie, black-eyed peas with "Hoppin' John relish," corn bread, green bean casserole and iced tea. As they feasted, students and faculty members discussed their costumes and the different time periods represented. "The food tasted great, but I couldn't eat more than two bites." junior Amanda Terry said. HI know now why those women were so proper back then, you just can't eat. breathe and wear a corset at the same time." When making the decision to attend the banquet, Terry decided to take on the task of making her own Southern belle costume. Terry and her mother gathered materials from historical places and made the entire dress down to its hoop skirt. Terry said the experience was used as a teaching tool. "I had a lot of fun research– ing the fashion of the times and learned a lot about it too," Terry said. "Wearing it was both incred– ibly fun and painful. - Cairey Tai Dr. Steve Breezel, instructor of history and political science, conducts a review session in an American government class Dec. 5. Faculty members used review ses– sions as additional preparation for upcoming tests. (Photo by Russell Keck) 158 11 academics ---~ Dr. Kevin Klein, associate professor of History, teaches an American history class in December. Klein also served as the chairman of the history and social science department. (Photo by Melissa Wilson)
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