Baker High School - Novus Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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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

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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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Down Home in Happyville This year ' s senior class play, Happy- ville, a western love story, was the play the seniors put on for the student body, teachers, and family of the seniors. Finally, after days of hard work and de- liberation for selecting the parts in the play, the cast was announced- Hawkeye Hannah, Lisa Patterson; Shootin Sam, Allen Carolh Ellie May, Bonnie Cook; The Sher- iff, Jerry McClearley; The Mayor, Robert Mosley; Jetee, Ryan Daughtery-, Jethrine, CeCe Baily; Squaw, Karan Andrews; The Preacher, La Darrel Thomas and Haw- keye ' s parents, Beth Dix and Terry Living- ston. Other parts included performers from the Red Dog Saloon and the Happyville Dancers. With the large cast many thought it would be difficult to prepare for this per- formance. But this opportunity gave a chance for the class of 83 ' to become clos- er and feel like one big family. — — — MM 4i M ■ VT ' S «V ■■ ■■ MB •! Shoaling Sam, played by Allen Carrol, concen- trates on his aim. Mayor Harris, played by Robert Mosley. blushes with embarrassment over Ellie May. Cece Bailey is fascinated by the paper bird. Ma. Beth Dix. and Pa. Terry Livingston, are discour- aged about Hannah finding a feller. Carol Ann Gibbs serenades The Sheriff, played by Jerry McCearley. Townsfolk listen intentively as the Mayor speaks. 30 Sr Play