Deer Park High School - Deer Yearbook (Deer Park, TX)

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'Li'l Abner' earns seniors over S3700 For the purpose of lowering the price of prom tickets the senior play, 'Li'l Abner' raised over 53700. Chosen by Mr. Larry Arnhold, drama instructor, the comedy was performed on Feb. 10-12 and also on Saturday afternoon. Leads were shared by Jon Nettles and Russell Holmes as Li'l Abner and Sheree Kemp and Susie Hovendick portraying Daisy Mae. At the Sadie Hawkins race, Daisy Mae desper- ately attempts to catch Li'l Abner so she can marry him. Dai- sy's effort at this is muffled when saving Dogpatch, USA from becoming a test site becomes the town's top priority. At the end of the Saturday night performance, plaques were presented to choreographer Mrs. Joy Sollock, English teacher, Mr. Rene Escobar, music director, Mr. Larry Arn- hold, director, and assistant to the choreographer, Margaret Johnson Shannon, 1975 graduate of Deer Park. A. With a snappy Yes sir, your Honor, Li'l Abner agrees to go to Washington, D.C. to be an example of the effects of Mammy's home remedy. B. Pointing out the dangers of marriage, Marryin' Sam, played by senior Steve Jones, attempts to forewarn Li'l Abner. C. Expressing their affection for each other, Li'l Abner and Daisy Mae, depicted by seniors Jon Nettles and Sheree Kemp, sing Namely You. D. Earthquake McGoon, portrayed by senior Don McCoy, still perturbed over giving his consent for Daisy Mae to marry Li'l Abner, reflects over his decision. E. Taking an active interest in their son's courtship of Daisy Mae, Mammy and Pappy Yokum, seniors Gina Taylor and Randy Kelley, watch as they dis- cuss Sadie Hawkin's Day. F. After catching a whiff of Moonbeam McSwine who lives with pigs, dogpatchers and dancers Melinda Bennett, Candy Carson, Pam Smith, Becky Powell, Russell Holmes, Manuel Araujo, Alan Mosely, Patricia Johnson, Chris Berger and Lori Calvez react strongly by holding their breath. G. Evil Eye Flea- gle, senior Bob Miller, offers his business card to General Bull- moose, senior Bob Mabry, while Appassionatta, senior Cindy Cau- die observes. H. After adding ingredients to his moonshine, Romeo Scragg, senior Paul Englishbee, tests the results while Lonesome Polecat, senior Rudi Wallace, crony Mike Delaney, hairless Joe, senior Barry Lee and dogpatcher Billy Holland look on. SENIORS I PAGE 249

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Seniors stage musical comedy Despite all the incidents, being in 'Li'I Abner,' the Senior Play was a memorable experi- ence. Stricken in mid-production with a flu epi- demic, approximately five percent of the cast was affected. Some very minor characters were omit- ted and a few substitutions were made although numerous seniors performed, flu or no flu. Several other notable catastrophes occurred during the performances. On Thursday night while performing a dancing routine, Susie Hoven- dick's contact lens popped out just as Russell Holmes was supposed to catch her. ln the deci- sion of which to catch, he hastily chose the con- tact and made a grab for Susie's leg. During the Sadie Hawkin's race on Saturday afternoon, Li'I Abner, played by Russell Holmes, tripped, hit his head, and passed out. Needless to say, he stop- ped the race. Live animals were used during the perform- ances to give a more realistic Dogpatch atmos- phere. One problem that arose with the geese is that they honked during speeches. Students holding them ended up covering their mouths with their hands. During the play rehearsals and performances, the cast grew so attached to the goat they had rented that they could not bear to let him be killed. So, the cast chipped in, bought him and gave him to a children's zoo. A. Attempting to prove himself a fit husband for Daisy Mae, Earthquake McGoon, senior Don McCoy, shows Mammy Yokum, senior Gina Taylor his strength. B. By exhibiting his physique, after husband Manuel Araujo, senior, demonstrates the failure of Mammy's potion. C. While looking after the goat, dogpatchers Cathy Corder and Monica Babin sing Unnecessary Town. D. As the cast sing the finale, Jubilation Corn- pone, Li'l Abner and Daisy Mae, seniors Russell Holmes and Susie Hovendick, conclude their marriage with a kiss. E. Using her influence, Daisy Mae prevents Li'l Abner from hitting Earthquake McGoon when he discovers McGoon bribed Daisy to promise to marry him. F. Begging for the government officials to Take him, please! Dogpatch wife Cindy Withrow offers for her husband, senior Grady Cowart, to become a guinea pig. G. Examining the stupefied body of Speedy McFtabbit, senior Mark Bingham, dogpatchers Chris Berger, David Severin and Phillip Upchurch are amazed by its stiffness. H. Stupefyin' Jones, senior Darla Haygood, prepares to stupefy Speedy Mclflabbit as the dogpatch wives cover their husband's eyes to protect them from the effect. I. Government physicians Mike Wilson, Kevin Watson and Boyd King examine Phillip Upchurch, a sickly before husband. PAGE 250 I SENIORS