Chowan College - Chowanoka Yearbook (Murfreesboro, NC)

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Getting to the point. Scott Cassell played his role well as Atticus Finch. Sophomore Scott Cassell and Patrick Rudolph listen attentively as the Judge gives his final verdict. Stealing the show. Chaplain Hargus Taylor performed well as BobEwell, 18 Fall Production

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One of the highlights of the college year was the appearance of two professional mimes during Religious Emphasis Week. Mark MacMasters of Buies Creek, and Doug Berky of Wake Forest, staged outstanding performances and were praised by all students who viewed their programs. The pair performed humorous skits, juggling acts, as well as religious skits, among which was the crucifixion act pictured below. At below right, students gathered around Berky and MacMasters following their final performance to express appreciation and gratitude for their efforts. Special Events 1 7

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Dr. Taylor, as Tom Ewell. makes a point- Tough Attorney. Scot Tanner played the unforgettable pro- secuting attorney well. Enthusiastic actors working hard to make After the first number it is obvious that To Kill a Mock- ingbird is going to be a very exciting play. Playing to a full house last November, the cast was ready for action . To Kill a Mockingbird. adapted for the stage by Christoper Sergei is based on the classic American novel by Harper Lee. Set in fvlaycomb, Alabama in 1935. this play shows us racial prejudice through the eyes of a 12 year old girl. Growing up in the south. Scout has taken quiet life in Maycomb for granted, until the day her father agree to defend a black man accus- ed of assaulting a white woman. As the town quickly becomes divided over the issue and the trial events un- production a success. fold, a little girl grows up learning some important lessons. Scout is played by Jennifer Mekovsky, a freshman at Chowan. She was very im- pressive, especially since it was the first time she had ever acted. All the actors were very im- pressive. Chaplain Taylor was a believeable Bob Ewell, but he is exactly the opposite, said Martin demons. Sophomore Scot Tanner played the unforgettable pro- secuting attorney. The very memorable Atticus, was played by Scott Cassel a freshman from Harrisonburg, Virginia, Our very own Mrs. Betty Batchelor played the wonderful nagging neighbor, Mrs. Dubose. Behind every great play like To Kill a Mockingbird there is always a wise and talented director. Mrs. Sandra Boyce showed her con- siderable talent with To Kill a Mockingbird. Fall Production 19