Oklahoma Baptist University - Yahnseh Yearbook (Shawnee, OK)

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Freshmen prove talent in annual show We go together As the lights dimmed, we were taken back to a time when bobby socks were in and leather jackets were a must. The stage was Hooded with upper- classmen who were checking out the freshmen that had invaded their turf. Thoughtfully, the upperclass- men gave the freshmen a chance to prove them- selves. With Holly Hudson and Randy Whitley emceeing, the Freshmen took off with Dawn Castleberry, LeAnn Crow, and Jennifer Christopherson and their Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B. Next was Terry Tilleman's uFirst Love. Everyone enjoyed Mark Garner's talent expressed through his song. Call on the Name of the Lord. Susan Kern, backed by Jona Tickle, Shelley Edwards and Becky Martin, caught everyone up on the lingo of today through a itValiey Girl take-off. Meanwhile, Alicia Hauser and Scott Crawley brought tears to the eyes of the audience as they sang Ever More. The serene tears were soon ex- changed for tears of laughter as Cathy Spriggs showed her version of Snow White. For a change Of pace, Sally Windhorn performed the hit song from the television series iiFame. Suspense filled the air during the intermission. The audience tried to make its own decision while David Alexander and Beth Davis read off the names of the candidates for Freshman Queen. One by one, the girls came on stage with their escorts. Soon the moment came when April Carney was announced as the 1983 Freshman Queen. Escorted by Ron Johnson and crowned by Freshman Class President Scott Fullbright, April was handed a dozen roses by SGA president Alan Parker. The show continued with Jona Tickle, Becky Mar- tin, Brian Spencer,John Roe, Mark Beedy and David Karnes in an outstanding performance of Manhat- tan Transfer's popular song, Operator. Tami Whitefield introduced a unique song, Texas Oil Wells. Last, but certainly far from least, the cast wrapped up the show with selections from the movie Grease. The audience found itself involved as the upper- classmen decided the freshmen had proved them- selves and were accepted. 80 it was true, they went together for sure. Beth Kelley Boogie trio. Dawn Castleberry, Leann Crow and Jennifer Chris- topherson start the show with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B. Intermission highlights included the crowning of freshmen guein, April Carney, by freshmen class president, Scott Full- rig t. F reshmen Foliiest 17

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Guitar picker. Tami Whitefield sings of her search for a rich man with the song, Texas Oil Wells. The group of freshmen in the show performed for parents as well as students on Parent's Day, October 2. First half Hnale is performed by Sally Windhorn as she sings the popular Broadway hit, Fame. 16 Freshmen Follies

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Auditorium takes shape of Mississippi Biggie displays talent Come aboard and see the Showboat. This was the obvious expectation of the Biggie talent performers. The stage of Potter Auditorium reflected on old Mississippi Riverboat from the setting of Mark Twain's writings. The captain was Benjamin Jack- son, portrayed by J. Greg Davis, and the captain's first mate Joshua, was played by Ken Dunham. These were the masters of ceremonies and they guided the show with ease. Assisting them were two southern belles, Donita Masters and Ronda Mosier. Featured first on the Showboat was uThe Dukes of Dixieland, composed by Lynne Farrington, clar- inet; Tim Miller, trumpet; Scott Terry, trombone; Clark Koepping, tuba; Belinda Bell, piano and Russ McAdoo on the drums. They filled the air with enter- taining Dixieland jam. Next on deck were J erry Faught and Melanie Mil- ler. They entranced the audience as they sang 'iDriftin. Next, Guy Langhan sang Sincerely Yours which gained the attention of all listening. Arousing humor in the audience was a skit per- formed by Mark Case and Chris Russell. The skit was a rendition of Abott and Costellds Whois on First? David Romoser sang a Keith Green composition entitled Asleep in the Night, while Perry Walker enhanced the meaning of the song with a mime about a bum who tries to enter a church and is rejected. Margaret Stack joined the southern belle fashion by wearing a Hbelle dress and performing the song Musical mime is performed by Perry Walker as David Romoser sings Asleep in the Night. It was the third time that the duo had performed in an OBU talent show. 1 8 i Biggie 'il Canit Help Lovini Dat Man. After intermission, 01' Man River, was sung by Gordon Longhofer, which was followed by i'Ebony and Ivory. Don Hanson and Tyrone Robinson sang the popular hit while backed by a live band. Mark Lowrey came abroad the Showboat next with his performance of the song Care. An entertaining presentation of If He Walked Into My Life, was sung by Kara McGee. Kimi Minton brought back the southern style with her dramatic narrative, De Tar Baby from Uncle Remus. Bringing the Showboat cruise to an end was the performance of Amy Grants Fat Baby. The quar- tet consisted of Sue Gibson, Karen Nesbitt, Paula Srriathers and Sherrie Stoddard. All of the performers gathered and bowed to the audience following the last Showboat performance. Captain Jackson summed up the 1982 Biggie by saying, A Showboat is a rare and wonderful thing. This Showboat was just that. Patti Kordis