Coronation’s Night on the Nile
posted by Dominque Elliott | November 9, 2018 | In NewsThe theme of homecoming’s coronation was Night on the Nile. The room was highlighted with royal blue lights that danced across the ceiling in the form of Egyptian acai leaves. Tall grasses stood in long golden vases on the table, layered by gold and white table cloth. On the center stage, in the front of the room, that emulated or impersonated the inside of an ancient Egyptian temple.
Before the ceremony, Jill Scott’s “Golden” played while guest chattered animatedly. Around 8:30 p.m. the lights started to dim and the emcee, Brian Barber, started, voice booming over the room.
“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to FSU, home of the bucking Broncos,” Barber began. He ended the speech on, “Are you ready to ride the majestic Nile?”
The Carter’s song “Apesh*t” plays while an HD video surfaced on the two large screens on both the left and right side of front stage. It showcased Miss and Mr. FSU in all white posing coolly and lip-syncing in a museum displaying Egyptian artifacts. The video dimmed out, while applause sounded over the music, then the Royal Court came out in middle of the room.
Barber announced that in Ancient Egypt, dancers were an important part of royal partyers for Egyptian rulers. The Royal Court did a homage dance to Michael Jackson’s “Do You Remember the Time?” The audience clapped loud with an impressed acknowledgement, and soon after, a dancer came out in red shiny dangles. They did a choregraphed act to “Beautiful Liar” by Shakira and Beyoncé.
Then, the Mr. and Miss FSU shared a dance. They performed in front of their black and gold thrones while the audience watched.
The Kings and Queens of the scholarship, Greek, and leadership organizations were announced and presented. Participants walked down a runway, dressed impeccably, trying their best to show off their organizations. It was the picture of Black success. Ironically, after the intermission, the lights unfortunately didn’t turn on in time for Mr. and Miss African Association.
Again, the Royal Court performed, this time to” Baby Boy.” They danced with the men pretending to be hypnotized by the women, who were their partners. The boys didn’t seem to be the only ones riveted by the dance, as the audience openly awed at the dance and there was a good amount of giggles at the charming and interesting concept.
At the end of the ceremony, the Royal Court walked onto stage for the announcement of the new Homecoming King and Queen. The homecoming candidates walked down the runway, in white formal attire, to the cheers of their supporters. The new elected King, Daniel Little, celebrated his win by dapping up his runner up Nigel Richardson. The new elected Queen, Amy Belle, cried in happiness and relief as the crown was placed on her head, blue lights reigning behind her.
After the festivities ended, when asked, students expressed their delight about the coronation. “Tonight brought out everyone’s personalities,” Destiny Poole noted.
“I’m here being a supportive friend,” Cheyenne Holloman shared. “I’m a senior, but never been to coronation. I just wanted to be a part of it this year.”
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