Baker High School - Novus Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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1983 Production of 1776 1776, the inspiring musical play brought to us by the Choral Department March 14 and 15 was truly a success. The tedious task of piecing together such a production began when Mr. Doolit- tle conducted auditions to choose the very best cast ever. Many intense hours, hard work, and pa- tience went into the production for ap- proximately six weeks. They also sacri- ficed many of their long-waited-for Saturdays preparing themselves. Recognition for sets and direction goes to Mr. Thorn McClintock. Mrs. Sherri Mul- lin, Drama and Speech teacher, contribut- ed much of her time and ideas in helping to make the play successful also. 1776 was originally a New York pro- duction at the Music Theater and cost ap- Shawn Nelson and James Santos quarrel vigorously for independence. Warren Norwood declares to the Congress that he ' s really not drunk. James Santos and Randy Matthews sit and discuss independence. proximately $1400. to produce it. It ran for three years on Broadway, won both the coveted Tony Award and New York Dra- ma Critics ' Circle Award ad Best Musi- cal of the 1968-69 season. 1776 was based on drafting the Decla- ration of Independence. It wrapped unfor- gettable moments of our history with un- yielding spirit. Each cast member helped the audience to look back at our forefa- ther heroes as the real people they were. When asked if Mr. Doolittle was pleased with the overall outcome, he an- swered Yes without hesitation. He was so pleased that he plans to perform at four or five other schools in Mobile County. In his final words, he commented, There ' s a lot to be learned in doing a show like this. 40 Activities

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Favorite Video Games How Muc h Did it Cost? movies — $3.75 jeans— $22.00 gas— J 51.10 gal. video tapes $25.00 coke— -$.50 new car -$10,000.00 pizza- -$7.50 Nikes— $30.0C concert— $13.00 hamburger — $1.50 album -$8.00- $10.00 fries— $.50 Favorite Music Groups Special Things That Happened During the Year Favorite Classes Special Dates to Remember Favorite Teachers Special People to Remember

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Courrier, Lelani Harris sings Mama Look Sharp to the audience of 1776. Maurice Turgeau. Randy Matthews. Arnold Tillman and Robbie McKennel dance singing But. Mr. Ad- ams. Vince Jackson serenades his congressional dinner. Lori Moons and Arnold Tillman find time for a passionate embrace. Congress fought for independence in I 6. Trace Day listens, awestruck to courrier Lelani Harris. Activities 41