Appearing on the Cairo High School stage for the first time in 1996-1997 were:

• Shaundeidra Bradford
• Tamara Butterfield
• Bertie Cruthird
• Doyal Hunter
• Janet McGoy
• Krista Youngblood
• Gary Wissinger

Making the CHS Farewell Tour in 1996-1997 were:

• Clarence Jackson
• Becky Magee