Baker High School - Novus Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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The Battle Of The Classes Much excitement and enthusiasm was seen in the heartthrobbing high school Challenge of the Classes. It got off to a great start with the wheel- barrow relay. Participants divided into pairs and formed wheelbarrows, as they whirled to the middle of the floor, switched positions, and returned to the start. The next event required players to go to the middle of the floor, squat to their knees, and try to roll a ball into a small paper cup taped to the floor. After doing this, they ran back to tap the next team- mate. Most everyone was familiar with the next event, the balloon race. Contestants accelerated to the center, while blowing up balloons, and sat on them until they popped. Next, players on each team lined up ex- citedly behind the free-throw line for a basketball relay, where contestants gave it their best shot. One person from each team was chosen to participate in the next event. It was a hilarious sight as contestants stuffed their faces with as many bananas as possi- ble, while jumping on a trampoline at the same time. The final test was an exasperating one as players took part in a tug of war, pulling with all their might. The teachers were victorious at the end of the battle and the sophomores came in second. Both were left behind last year, and had stated that they would be back, doing just that. The middle school assembly which in- cluded the seventh through ninth graders was held during fifth period in the gym and followed the same format as the high school. The teachers again came in first and the seventh grade, second. Eighth graders cheer their class on. Juniors, Chris Thompson and Matt Roberson wait for the next event. Lelani Harris. Laderrell Thames, and Hester Flag- stad show off for the journalism camera. Coach Odom relaxes after the banana eating con- test. IS Student Life

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Class Rings: A High School Tradition Class rings are a tradition at all high schools. The rings for the class of 1984 were chosen in the month of November. There were, as usual, many sizes and styles to choose from, ranging from the small dainty dinner rings to a larger, more masculine men ' s ring. The Junior class, under the leadership of Michelle Robinson, ordered their rings with the utmost of care. A class ring holds all the memories of twelve years in school on one ' s finger. Class unity in high school is depicted by the Iradi tional class rings on the hands of the class members. Lou Brock Visits Baker Lou Brock, famous baseball player, vis- ited Baker during November. The purpose of his visit was to give seniors a chance to compete for a scholarship. During the first six weeks of this pro- gram seniors wrote on either My Career Choice, or Unemployment and Commu- nity Problems. Also each nominee had a five-minute interview which helped to de- cide who would qualify for the award. Guidance counselors and teachers were asked to recommend the students that applied for the award. The judges at Group W. Cable selected the seniors according to their scholastic integrity, physical fitness, cultural aware- ness, and community service. The winner in each region wins a one thousand dollar scholarship. Brock was an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a success in baseball, in the classroom, business office, and in the community. Because of his success. Tele- prompter Training Institute named a scholastic award after him. Lou Brock and Coach Andrews discuss scholar- ships and baseball during a break.

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Felecla Jemlgan, Andy Cherr) Robert Motley. , kirn loyd show senior clan spirit -it thlt v ear ' Chal lenge of the Classes. Ufa Euh.mks. Penny Grose, and Tract} tills full lor the lunior class. Tina Roland pops .mother balloon tor the tumors Senior, M.try Jane Rice, is having trouble with that balloon. Mrs Shephard works hard lor a teacher vlt tot ) Senior. Barry Bryant, learned how to eat i banana the hard way. Sophomore. Wade Whitney, yearns tor .mother h.i Student Life 29