Baker High School - Novus Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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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

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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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Class Holds Wedding Family living, a class which explores the aspects of a marriage and family, held its annual mock wedding ceremonies on Jan- uary 12 and 13. Randall Messer and Angela Wheeler were joined in wedlock. Mark Ost and Trisha Sisson also pro- nounced their vows before friends. Along with planning the actual ceremo- ny, the second and third period classes, investigated the costs of a real wedding. Renting tuxes and dresses, buying a cake, researching other hidden costs of a wed- ding, helped the students find that mar- riage isn ' t all fun and games. Their weddings took place in the media center, a reception followed in the home economics room for the family living classes. Angela Wheeler and Randall Messer look deeply in to each other ' s eyes while exchanging Bridesmaids. Laurie Bohannon and Cardetle Black stand solemnly during the ceremony. C.B. Vickery escorts the bride down the aisle. The wedding party poses for a group shot. 42 Family Living Wedding