University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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LS. StribUng ' a SHE HAD HAIR LIKE HIS SISTER ' S with Jennifer Katechis Shawn Leary and Michael Campbell Mike King Adapted by Sherhonda Allen Kim Lund Steve Sparks Produced by A. Edward Foote Directed by Suzie Shoemaker Steve Sparks Camera Janice Bridges Deon Hargrove Gil Newton Jessica Teal Videotape Usa Harris Bill Johnson Angelia Phillips Audio John Bonfield Editing Steve Miller Kenny Posey Mark Wilson Props Kenneth Dumas Cathy Smith 28 The Advanced Television class brought yet another facet of UNA into the limelight by winning third place in national competition for their production of T.S. Stribling ' s ' She Had Hair Like His SisterV She Had Hair Like His Sister ' s a 30 minute television production done by the Advanced Television production classes, won third place in the National Student Television Awards. The annual contest was sponsored by the Acade- my of Television Arts and Sciences. The television adaptation of T.S. Stribling ' s short story was co-directed by Suzie Shoemaker and Steve Sparks. She Had Hair Like His Sister ' s is a story set during the Civil War in which a Union Army soldier falls in love with a 17-year-old southern girl. The Stribling story was chosen in honor of the 50th anniversary of his Pulitzer Prize. Stribling, a native of nearby Clifton, Tenn., is one of UNA ' s most famous alumni. Screenplay for the film was writ- ten by Sparks, Kim Lund, and Sher- honda Allen. One of the primary loca- tions for filming was near Cherokee in small log cabins owned by Gene and Carol Jean Grisham, according to Dr. Edward Foote. Foote is an associate professor of dramatic arts and speech who was the instructor of the class. Other locations included two river boats, one at Ditto Landing, the other at Guntersville; LaGrange Mountain; property near Shoals Creek owned by Mason Ingram; and at the reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, Florida. The battle reenactment is an an- nual event which includes 1,500 troops, 100 horses, and 12 pieces of artillery. After filming was completed, the show was entered in the regional con- test which included 19 states. The pro- duction won first place in the region, enabling it to advance to the nationals where it was in competition with pro- by Gary Cosby, Jr. ductions from UCLA, Temple, and San Jose State. This is really exciting. I ' m hon- ored that we got it, said co-director Shoemaker. Director Sparks was equally ex- cited. This is really great. I just can ' t wait to get to that awards banquet in Hollywood, said Sparks. Shoemaker and Sparks went to Hollywood, California, November 14- 16 to receive their award at the Bever- ly-Wilshire Hotel. As a result of the efforts of the class, broadcasting students here re- ceived $1,000 for the regional contest and $2,000 for the national contest. The cast for She Had Hair Like His Sister ' s included Shawn Leary as the Union Army private; Jennifer Ka- techis as Elvira, the 17-year-old girl he falls in love with; Michael Campbell as a Union Army captain; Mike King, a UNA graduate as Sam, the slave; and Mary Anne Waitzman of Florence ' s Zo- diac Theatre who plays Elvira ' s moth- er. In addition to the cast and stu- dents who were involved in the produc- tion, there was a great deal of commu- nity support, according to Foote. The cooperation of community groups and businesses has been fantas- tic, said Foote. We have been very lucky to find such regional experts and interest In the project. For example, the Civil War uniforms were provided free of charge by the C D Jarnigan Com- pany of Corinth, Mississippi. The Jarnigan Company is the main supplier of Civil War uniforms to the National Park Service and is a pri- mary consultant to Warner Brothers Studio. The sound effects and music came from a library produced by the British Broadcasting Company. UNA pur- chased the rights to it and also had the show copyrighted. The show premiered at the Na- tional Sigma Tau Delta Convention held at Athens State College March 22- 24. I ' m really excited that our stu- dents have been given this kind of rec- ognition. I ' ve known all along that we have some exceptional students in the department, but it ' s nice when some- one else points it out, said Foote. DR. FOOTE and Suzie Shoemaker review footage while still on the set: a feature that ' allowed for an immediate correction of ' scenes that weren ' t just right.

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2T • f I ■ Ti t I W ' Patrick Hood URST RUNNER UP Cissy Ashley is music chairperson for her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. She has performed in two SOAR Cabarets. Her hobbies include singing, collecting uni- corns, playing tennis, and writing poetry. She is also a Sigma Chi Little Sister. Cissy is a junior from Killen majoring in commercial music. Patrick Hood PERFORMING I Am Love. second runner up Dedra Eastland is a Lionette, a member of the Student Activities Board, and has per- formed with the SOAR Cabaret. She enjoys singing, dancing, and modeling. Dedra is also a member of the Castner Knott College Board. She is a sophomore from Florence majoring in political science. TfT ! I 1 fS - ' ' mLM 1 |j ss kj R . - M ■ fc Ml u i 1 mM Patrick Hood Patrick Hood A JOYOUS AMY JONES receives the title of Miss UNA from reigning beauty Tracey Oliver. Amy i finished in the top 11 in Miss Alabama competition. THIRD RUNNER UP Darnee Case enjoys running, singing, reading, and worl ing with people. She is president of Leo ' s Ladies, pro- visional membership director of Phi Mu so- rority, and public relations leader for the Op- era Worl shop. She is a member of the Broadcasting Club. Darnee Is a senior broadcasting major from Florence. Miss UNA Beauty 27

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CO-DIRECTORS Steve Sparks and Suzie Shoemaker with Dr. Foote edit a scene from the production. The editing process was essential to produce the award winning production. Grant Lovelt l?fi« T5fif?lkc His Sister ' s 29 '