Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1944 volume:

THE 1944 LOWELLIAN An Annual Production of the Senior Class of Lowell High School Lowell, Indiana CO-EDITORS Esther Schreiber (Sarol Ploetz EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bob Ewer BUSINESS MANAGER Ruth Poppe FOREWORD In these times, everyone has in his mind one thought and works toward one goal—victory. Those on the home front work in de¬ fense plants, buy war bonds and do what they can to gain this, while young men and women leave their homes, relatives, and friends to join forces with the Allies on battlefields at all corners of the earth. In respect and gratitude for these boys in Uncle Sam ' s Army—in Our Army— what theme could be more appropriate in these times than the one we have chosen —our army. DEDICATION To the Alumni of Lowell District High School who gave their lives so we might remain a true, democratic nation, we, the Class of 1944, respectfully ded¬ icate this annual. FACULTY y R- BRANNOCK obtained i I. S. in Science and ai M. S. in Education from Purdue University. Although he doesn ' t sponsor any clubs, he has enough to do without them. When he isn ' t writing admits and listening to excuses, he likes to get away from the principal ' s office and put on his bunting outfit and strike out for wild game. When he hasn ' t got on his hunting outfit, he ' s got on his teaching outfit, but he still goes hunting - for truants. MISS BAUGHMAN graduated from Indiana State Teachers C ollege with an A. B. She sponsors the Freshman class. Her favorite pastime is sports and dancing. Miss Baughman says she can ' t understand why these Freshmei flunk algebra. MR. BRENTLINGER graduated from Ball State Teachers College with an A. B. He also has an M. S. from Indiana. He sponsors the Senior class and is co-sponsor of the Lowellian and Lowellette. Mr. Brentlinger ' s favorite pastime is reading but bis big worry is his low bowling score. MR. BURGER is a graduate of Western Michigan. He has a B. S. degree. He doesn ' t have any time left when he gets through sponsoring the Sophomore class and the Science club, but his favorite pastime is bird study. Mr. Burger says, and I quote, H I play the fiddle now; the harp comes later. MISS BURTON graduated from Ball State Teachers College with a B. S. She sponsors the G. A. A. and Senior class. Miss Burton says she enjoys ice skating, reading, hiking, and discussion groups. MISS COOK graduated from Indiana State Teachers College with a B. S. and Special Art Education. She also had a post graduate course at I.S.T.C. The Art Club and the Freshman class are under Miss Cook ' s sponsorship. Her favorite pastime is bowling. Miss Cook is high lady in the Teachers Bowling League. MR. DuBOIS is a graduate of Central Normal. He says his favorite pastime is riding a motorcycle. IWe hope you aren ' t going to give up riding your bike to school.) He is basketball coach and assistant football coach. He also is a Sophomore class sponsor. MR. HAM graduated from DePauw University with an A. B. He also had graduate work at the University of Iowa. He is co-sponsor of the Lowellette and Lowellian. Mr. Ham s favorite pastime is bowling. He is captain of the Lowell teachers ' team and has the high individual series in his league. Did you know that Mr. Ham plays the piano and the saxophone? MRS. HBTHERINGTON graduated from Hanover College with an A. B. She sponsors the Sunshine Club, Latin Club, and the Sophomore class. Mrs. Hetherington is teach¬ ing sign language some Sophomores tell me. MR. JONES got his B. P. S. M. at Indiana University and had some graduate work at Butler. We don ' t really know, but we guess bis favorite pastime is joking. MR. LITTLE graduated from Purdue Uwith a B. S. A. and an M. S. A. He sponsors the F. F. A. Mr. Little ' s favorite pastime is raising cattle. MISS LUCRE graduated from Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa with a B. A. She took Vocational Home Ec at Iowa State, Ames, Iowa. Kiss Lucke sponsors the Home Ec Club and the Junior Class. My favorite pastime, exclaims Miss Lucke, is dancing— Miss Lucke also adds that she enjoys teaching the boys health class because it is made up of a group of perfect angels. (????? MR. MILAKOVIC graduated from Ball State with a B. S. degree. He sponsors the Junior class, and is head football coach. Mike ' s favorite pastimes are resting, relaxing, and forgetting his phone number. MISS ROSE graduated from Indiana with a B.S. She also attended Northwestern. She sponsors the Freshman class. Her favorite pastimes are flying and swatting. It is bard for her to decide which she enjoys more. MISS SHURTE graduated from good old Lowell High in ' 36. Her favorite pastime is horse-sboe. MISS TATMAN graduated from Ball State Teachers College with an A. B. She majored in Social Science, English, and Library Science. Miss Tatman sponsors the Fresh¬ man class. Her favorite pastime is reading. She says that she looks forward to seventh period Libiary. It ' s the perfect end to a horrible day. ' yikr Xaiman Dorothy, Liult TIlieltaelMlahovu: . Theodore Jones jDonsjflose JftoyPattee •SatnesL title OCcnnelhQurger “ttlorris Gilbert $ulm jBurton ' Xeithfru Quiz it:::: UM.hHU.nunanKikiiHUiirHl ' i U Of I? I i J MARJORIE ALBERTSON Student Council ' 42-43 Latin Club ' 41-42-43-44 Latin Club Vice-President ' 43 Glee Club ' 41 BERNETTA AUTERMAN Honorable Mention ' 41-42-43-44 Glee Club ' 42 Home Ec Club ' 41-42-43-44 Loioe l lette Staff ' 44 Press Club ' 41-42-43-44 Lo’jjellian Staff ' 44 LOUISE BAILEY Band ' 41-42-43-44 Press Club ' 44 Glee Club ' 41-42 CARL BEIER Football ' 42-43-44 Football Captain ' 44 Press Club ' 44 Science Club ' 43 Chorus ' 43 BONNIE BROWNELL Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club Secretary ’44 G.A.t 1 . ' 41-42-43-44 Most Popular ' 42 Glee Club ' 41-42-43-44 Mixed Chorus ' 43-44 Latin Club ' 42-43-44 Home Ec Club ' 44 Press Club ' 4 a Sunshine Club ' 44 CLOYD CASEY Band ' 41-42-43-44 Sunshine Club ' 41-42 GEORGIA CORTEN G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 Louellette Staff ' 44 Louiellian Staff ' 44 mmm 4 4; it ii fi ii !i Si U if ij i i |i I! ii 1 51 ' KMM.iMM.i-i.i.tiMMtiiKhHiiMinii ' i ' M.irirtiiMmiiRiiilii ' i- uhmim MHKtMItNlHIItiMIV •1111111-U4 If i ' Si ! h it ! V n 5 : : Si ? i si ?{ n If if n MARJORIE CHILDRESS Home Ec Club ' 41-42-43-44 Home Ec Club President ' 44 Home Ec Club Secretary ' 43 Science Club ' 41 Band ' 42-43-44 Honorable Mention ' 41-42-43-44 Student Council ' 41-42-43 MAISIE CREEKMUR Band ' 41-42-43-44 Band Vice-President ' 44 G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Home Ec Club 44 ROY DOCKWEILER Band ' 42-43-44 Band Vice-President ' 44 F.F.A. ' 43-44 JEAN DuBOIS Latin Club ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41-42 Honorable Mention ' 41-42-43-44 MAXINE DUPLE Science Club ' 41 Latin Club ' 41-42-43-44 Glee Club ' 43-44 Distinguished Student ' 41 Mixed Chorus ' 43 Honorable Mention ' 42-43-44 BETTY EINSPAHR Band JEROME ENGEL F.F.A. 41-42 Latin Club ' 42-43-44 Science Club ' 42-43-44 ' 41-42-43-44 BOB EWER Oral English Award ' 41 Honorary Award ' 41-42-43-44 U.S. History Award ' 43 Band ' 41-42-43-44 —. ' ltHltUia.w4.il ■� 1 IIH WWW .a •i ft It i h Mi.MdftMNti- . ' wwh.h hwWMi.i ' , UU ' iUl � i|U rtrt.i;i-U«MIMU • .UUiiKMI ' UitHuutlilMNdii.iiH.uiMIUIl . 1 f i! - I t h ' i l-M.i.l .. . i .. it Si i If H }l 4 | Distinguished. ' 41-42-43-44 Sophomore Most Likely to Succeed Most Popular Boy ' 43 Lowellian Editor ' 44 Vice-President Band ' 43 Latin Club ’41-42-43-44 President Latin Club ' 42-43-44 Press Club ' 41-42-43 President Press Club ' 44 Student Council ' 41-42-43-44 Oratorical Contest ’43 Swing Band ' 43-44 Junior Play Cast ' 43 Mixed Chorus ' 41-42-43 Boys ' Quartette ' 44 Science Club ' 42-43 Most Likely to Succeed ’44 Junior Class President ' 43 Senior Class President ' 44 Boys ' State Alternate EUGENE FLATT HERBERT FREDREGILL Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 Mixed Chorus ' 43 Art Club ' 44 Press Club ' 44 MARIE FRIDAY G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 Latin Club ' 41-42-43-44 Glee Club ' 41 ROSE FRIDAY G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 Latin Club ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 MARIE GOVERT G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 Press Club ' 44 HAROLD HABERLIN Track ' 41 !I |i ii r, § s k ti ft i « h M f; ii b ii fl ii ii ir Jlobcrt fc ocr PKSIDtNT Dick3laylm fXeiii ' ctli OttCS cYttar Schrcibi-T OllarjcrU ' burner Wt-T VW I M ' - Jerome fcngei , ’ j 71 orbert blanclum Jtlarie TridOjf Georgia Cortcn Ottar}orie ChilHrcss sieCreeMur ♦ ■ DockwciU ' r Ottll Carl Bcicr IHiBcis Bctt C-insjxthr niaxuu’ Puplc SUrbcrt Srcdnjgll tha 3 la wr kii IHarold !Hali«rlin ftonnic £ rou’tiitl Otlaric Covert Carol 31udscrt a ' ' if ..riMItlHIIIIlllllWlllllllllll 11111111 | j u if ? r t. i ‘ If li ! r LEATHA HAMMERSLY Art Club ' 44 Home Ec Club ' 44 DICK HAYDEN Football ' 41-42-43-44 Basketball ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 Track ' 42-43 Mixed Chorus Secretary ' 43 Science Club President ' 44 Junior Play Cast ' 43 Press Club ' 41-42-43 Student Council ' 42-43-44 Freshman Class Vice-President ' 41 Sophomore Class President ' 42 Boys ' State ' 43 Honorable Mention ' 41-42-43-44 Honor Award ' 41-42-43-44 Lowellette Editor ' 44 Mixed Chorus ' 43 Most Popular Sophomore Boy ' 42 Most Popular Senior Boy ' 44 Latin Club ' 41-42-43-44 Lowellian Staff ' 44 JEAN HILL Home Ec Club ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41 Mixed Chorus ' 41 Glee Club ' 41 EDNA HILT G.A.A. ' 43-44 Home Ec Club ' 41-42-43-4d Sunshine Club 1 44 CAROL HUDSON Student Council ' 41 Band ' 41-42 Glee Club ' 41-42 Mixed Chorus ' 43-44 Press Club ' 43-44 Junior Play Stage Crew ' 43 i! Is li f 8 it I rr; H I ! j? ?! •! fi i j s� a E if if ?! i f s : f. 4 u, •� Klt na- liHlIfl-.lllH.I � ••••« ... • f ANN ISLER Tuirler ' 42 Drum Majorette ' 43-44 BILL JONELIS Football ' 44 F.F.A. ' 43-44 KENNETH JONES Track ' 41-42-43-44 ROY KARLSON F.F.A. ' 41 Best Looking Junior Boy ' 43 Football ' 43-44 IRENE KENNAT Honorable Mention ' 44 FERN KENNEDY DOROTHY KENNING Science Club ' 41-42 -43 G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Press Club ' 41-42-43-44 Glee Club ' 41-42 BETTY KINGERY G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 JUNIOR KLUKAS Band ' 41-42-43-44 Band President ' 44 F.F.A. ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41-42 F.F.A. President ' 44 LESLIE LASKEY Mixed Chorus ' 43 Basketball ' 41-42-43 Sunshine Club ' 41 f n ?? V i II i; i;: Si M ij l{ .. Ht • ■I ' ll.MriMIftNIi ililM-tiatr KMlhUU •iMM’fWi: MW •iim ' .H 4i w. ris Ttlarlm Betty Paveh JRuth Poppe ,Anti jjsler Carol Ploofg, Gene £byd Janet Single Ion jitoy Xarlson t-Hen filler Hilary £ittle 0onythy6sburn fjean SKurtth Moy CWipler .Barbara Dtlatm 11 H I ; I. I M I It : f ? - - •- I i { ? i! £ K if MARY LITTLE Latin Club ' 41-42 Latin Club Secretary ' 42 Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Home Ec Club ' 42-43 F.F.A. ' 42-43 GRACIABELLE LLOYD G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Press Club ' 44 Best Athlete ' 43 Lowellette Staff ' 44 Junior Play Stage Crew ' 43 PHYLLIS LOVE Science Club ' 41 Home Ec Club ' 41-42-43-44 Press Club ' 44 Glee Club ' 41-42 Honorable Mention ' 41-42-43 RAY MAGALLANES Art Club ' 44 Art Club Secretary ' 44 Football ' 43-44 Basketball ' 42-43 DANIEL MAGALLANES Track ' 41 Tunrler ' 41 Football ' 43-44 Art Club ' 44 Basketball ' 43 BARBARA MANN Press Club ' 43-44 IRIS MARTIN Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 Glee Club ' 41-42 CHARLES McKINNEY i ” 1 if si 5 s J ii ?! i- ii ! ii w i! i I! u l ELLEN MILLER G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Press Club ' 41-42-43-44 Eon Gc Club ' 42-43-44 Band 41-42-43 Honorable Mention ' 41 Junior Play Cast ' 43 BARBARA NOMANSON Band ' 41-42-43-44 G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Science Club ' 41 Glee Club ' 41 DOROTHY OSBURN Home Ec Club ' 44 Honoraole Mention ' 41-44 Lovellette 7 taff ' 44 press Club ' 44 War Stamp Salesman ' 44 BETTY PAVEK Distinguished Student ' 41-42-43 Honorable Mention ' 44 CAROL PLOETZ Press Club ' 41-42-43-44 Press Club Secretary ' 44 • . Latin Club ' 41-42-43-44 G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 Honorable Mention ' 42 Student Council ' 42 Distinguished ' 41 Science Club ' 41 RUTH POPPE Glee Club ' 41-42 Art Club ' 43-44 Distinguished ' 41-42 LOUISE POUNDS Band ' 41 Glee Club ' 41 Latin Club ' 41 i 1 i ii • r i II i — a-crn Kennedy) fy.Q) Kluka? ' -■ A $ et� otht| i cren fisnbane tt«man«m fL ’ouise Pound? Xoppflmt a§on ladys ‘Uioodke Vfrn Uichle Xian pturarn Thylh? ‘JJJalhCP Xouru Stouirll flaymonri illagallannr lx ayncTnuriw Srenc ‘Koinaf frothy Xuot 1 Hollar 9ntyoa iiobcnt routtr Cleon? Stanley Md Xdoe Hilt ' Jnancosthenw? % dt ' td fluby 1 ! if if = j : l r } i H If r !! ! t i a i -• f i LORRAINE RAGON Band ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41 Football ' 41-42-43 MILDRED RULEY Glee Club ' 41-42-44 Science Club ' 41 ROSEMARY SCHAFER G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 Science Club ' 41 Mixed Chorus ' 41-42-43 Glee Club ' 44 Yell Leader ’42-43 Junior Play Cast ' 43 Freshman Best Athlete ' 41 Press Club ' 44 Sophomore Best Girl Athlete ' 42 Most Popular Senior Girl ' 44 Most Popular Junior ' 43 Student Council ' 44 ESTHER SCHREIBER Student Council ' 41-44 Honorable Mention ’41-42-43-44 Sunshine Club ' 42 G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Sunshine Club Secretary ' 42 Sunshine Club President ' 44 Junior Play Cast ' 43 Press Club ' 44 Sophomore Girl Most Likely to Succeed ' 42 Best Looking Junior Girl ' 43 Office Assistant ' 42-43-44 Loiuellian Staff ' 44 Junior Class Vice-President ' 43 Senior Class Secretary ’44 JANET SINGLETON G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Best Looking Sophomore Girl ' 42 ' ••fl i 5 H 1 i I i ii M jj ii ! ? i t! a i ! II r.((MlioMil ' Hi.HM. if c i I! i) Vi V Is k if i i l titJ li J4fllt.lt|l|4i il u s i! i! if it s; if ti i! U MARGY SIROIS Freshman ' Lass President ' 41 Sophomore Class Vice-President ' 42 G.A. A. President ' 44 G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 Student Council ' 41-42-43 Sunshine Club Vice-President ' 43 Science Club ' 41-42-43-44 Press Club ' 41-42-43 Press Club Vice-President ' 42-44 Science Club Vice-President ' 44 Honorable Mention ' 41-42-43-44 Junior Play Cast ' 43 Best Senior Girl Athlete ' 44 Lovellian Staff ' 44 Lovellette Staff ' 44 JEAN SKURETH Science Club ' 41-42 Press Club ' 41-42-43-44 G.A.A. 41-42-43 Home Ec Club ' 42-43 Honorable Mention ' 41-43 Best Looking Girl ' 41 CLEONB STANLEY Junior Play Cast ' 43 Science Club ' 41 Press Club ' 44 Home Ec Club ' 41 LAURA STOWELL G.A.A. ' 42-43-44 Home Ec Club ' 41-42-43-44 Junior Play Cast ' 43 FRANCES THOMAS Home Ec Club ' 42-43-44 Science Club ' 44 Best Looking Senior Girl ' 44 Press Club ' 44 K i] k ! P f i It si M !] y ? % p. il I H t f u MARJORIE TURNER Science Club ' 41 Band 41-43-43 Glee Club ’41 42 D.A.R Award ' 44 Oral English Award ' 41-42 Freshman Most Likely to Succeed ' 41 Senior Most Likely to Succeed Student Council ' 43 Honorable Mention f 41-44 Junior Most Likely to Succeed Senior Vice-President ' 44 Swing Band ' 43 War Stamp Salesman ' 43-44 RUTH VanDUERSEN G.A.A. ’41-42-43-44 G.A.A. Secretary 43-44 Glee Club ' 41 Mixed Chorus ' 44 Band ' 41-42-43 Home Ec Club ' 42-43-44 PHYLLIS WALKER Latin Club ' 41-42 G.A.A. ' 41-42-43-44 DOROTHY WORLEY Glee Club ’41-42-44 Honorable Mention ’41-42-43-44 ELAINE WELLS Band ' 41-42-43-44 GLADYS WOODKE Home Ec Club ' 41-42-43-44 Press Club ' 42 -43-44 Student Council ' 44 G.A.A. ' 43-44 PETER WEHLE Junior Play Cast ' 43 Football ' 41-42-43 ' 41-42 Basketball ’■ Sunshine Club ' 44 Press Club ' 44 Latin Club ' 41-42 Mixed Chorus Vice-President 43 ; 1 1 i 14 u ± it jl 11 ( t f —H A PRAYER It is my joy in life to find, At every turning of the road, The strong arm of a comrade kind To help me onward with ray load. And since I have no gold to give, And love alone must make amends, My only prayer is, while I live, God make me worthy of my friends. J •I{MM hMIN ••M.IHtHlHIHII I MU I MKd ' MH’t .1 MllirilllilMIIIWMMItllWUMlUIIHI ' jIdlMMIUlMHMIll.lllu iMIltHlItlllUHII: !! if if U j I |! U tu jf V t - I ’ 4 ? Vi i ■ i i II i 11 i il SENIOR PROPHESY t was my great pleasure to meet Or. Hnowlotz in his laboratory. It seems that he had been working on a new device called the futuroscope, and as he explained, the accent came on the second syllable. The apparatus had long been under study by many of the greatest scientists of the world, and by sheer accident, Dr. Knowlotz stumbled upon the missing link, and constructed a working model. was further invited to inspect the machine, and not knowing what might jump out at me, or what evil demon lay within, put my hands in my pockets and stepped backward a few paces. Stroking his long beard, which looked like a million strings of floss, he placed his hand on a large dial, turned the pointer to the number 1966, and pro¬ ceeded to gaze into a large eyepiece. After a short while, he motioned for me to look through the apparatus. was amazed to see before my eyes a large mound of earth, distinctly marked and obviously long forgotten. knew it was a grave and was afraid that it might be mine, for Scrooge dreamed of such a thing. looked at Or. Know otz, and knowing no other words at the moment, managed to squeeze between my many gasps, Mine? He only shook his head. Who ' s could it be then? If it is not mine, could it be any of my dear classmates? At this Dr. Knowlotz placed his slim fingers on another dial, gave it a slight turn, and the whole image became dearer, and much more in focus. How knew! There written on a stone was the verse, Here lies Der Fuehrer beneath the grass, he wrote Mein Hampf and died from gas. sighed with relief. don ' t know which knob he turned, or which dial he adjusted, but there was a big blur and then, everything became much clearer again. A huge building was under construction made of white marble, end it was distinctly square in struc¬ ture. The most remote portion of the bui ding was just being completed, while down the front steps, people were walking slowly carrying little leather cases. Then, as least expected, a very stoutly built gentleman with a white collar, and long black robe stepped out of a huge double door held open by two porters. Sure enough! It was Mr. Brenttinger. He had a book of American government under his arm which he obviously forgot to remove 22 years ago, and a leather case bulging with papers and documents of the American Council. He walked down the street a few blocks and entered another new building. A large speaker that hung above my head in the laboratory now came into play disclosing the jumble of a hundred people within. Then a shrill voice shouted across the hall, ' Horen Sie. ' Horen Sie! Oer Hog Jetzt Offnen 1st. � It was Ruth Poppe calling the court to order. The jury filed in and gabbed among themselves in German. The whole idea seemed strange to them and a whole lot of trouble. When Oer Feuhrer was there, they were brought before a court and asked to plead guilty or not guilty. When you replied, Hot guilty, the judge would shout, Then you shall be shot as soon as the Feuhrer gets enough bullets. � Barbara Homan son called the case. She had studied six years in the Univer¬ sity of Brunswick, and was now a great politician, and (ady of the law. As the case proceeded, the janitor came in sweeping around the feet of the on- lookers. He was Dick Hayden, and he smiled and pronounced a few words of German to the fair ladies. They giggled at the way he pronounced them incorrectly. Miss Poppe screamed at the interruption and catted for order. At a little desk in the corner, Esther Schreiber sat scribbling shorthand and taking in all the testimony. The German lawyer for the defense was a hand¬ some brute and she had a hard time keeping her mind on her work. Then a strange noise, like an overgrown whistle with a cold, kept coming nearer and nearer. It circled the court building for a while and darted off. It was Wayne Misner in a new jet-propelled plane. He had a job carrying mail over Germany. Ray Maga - lanes was the co-pilot, and since he had very little to do, he got to lick the postage stamps that had to be pasted on. There was a decided change in the scene, now. The futuroscope picked out a large broadcasting studio. Before the microphone was Edna Hi it persuading people to eat Little German Goodies for breakfast and between me als for an extra pound, less pep, and popularity. She spoke German exceptionally well and drew large applause which is unusual for a commercial. Cloyd Casey and his 65 Munich Men sang a series of vocal selections and arrangements. Bonnie Brownell played a jug in the background. Lorraine Ragon zoomed forth with a swingy ver- il !! l| if ii i | ; I ! f it If ■i | If i fi | I ’ i ! ?I if ii ?! i I t it 11 fi ii M ii ti • £ - r n HalMUUHNilMIliM ' ) !! v l I i I si on of Way Down Upon the Rhiney River, • and his orchestra, composed of 15 German taxi drivers, Elaine Wells, Roy Dockweiter, and a vocalist recently re¬ leased from the torture chambers had the audience spellbound. Then, an oversize German lady stepped before the microphone and was about to render her 24 years of musical training in one gay selection when a voice exclaimed, This is an example of the prize American beef cattle. The engineer had crossed his wires and tuned in Junior K ukas and his new program to the German farmer. The singer was so shocked she refused to offer her selection, and Marie Govert, known as Madam Marieee, sang like a dove in a hailstorm to replace her. Look there! The Berlin Blabber was just going off the press. Bob Ewer, who has recently been released after twenty years of confinement in a dungeon, now edits this paper. This sentence was due, we heard, to a certain poem Bob sent to der Fuehrer. Ato one seems to remember all of it, but the first verse went, Roses are blue, violets are red, stovepipes are hollow, and so is your head. always told Bob that his unique writing ability would get him into trouble sooner or later. Betty Pavek, who had just completed her column, Advice to the Wife, « was signing it with a he-hee-heee-heeee. Hollis Meyer, the assistant editor, was out to lunch with the society editor, Ellen Miller. We observed Maxine (Xiple sitting in a far corner of the office, and were told that it was her duty to see that Mrs. Meyer was kept completely unaware of her hus¬ band ' s activities. Bill Jonetis took the papers out in the street to sell them. He made a two per cent profit on what he sold. What ' s this across the street, a barber shopl Hmmm. It seemed that Hap Haber in and Pete Weh e had formed a partnership. Hap held ' em down while Pete cut their hair. Could you guess who was in the chairl Horbert Blanchard. ' With the aid of Jean Skureth they devised a little box affair with all kinds of wires in it. You merely sat the box on your head, and it parted your hair, sprayed your throat, and trimmed your toe-nails all within a few seconds. Well, in that day and age, nothing will be impossible. - Bang!! Crash ' .! Zowie. ' ! Something came through all of it. It was one of those self-starting jeeps sold by Ruth VanOeursen and Louise Bailey next door. Used jeeps, Jap zeros, and motorcycles, at the very lowest prices. My. my! asked Doc to come back to the United States, and we ended up in Washing¬ ton O.C. There, in front of the White House was Marge Albertson campaigning for the First Lady of the Land. She thought she might obtain it in the election. saw Marjorie Turner, Kenny Jones, and Herb. yelled at them, too, but they wouldn ' t even look. knew it right there. Politicians ' .!! flashed to Chicago from there. Great Scott!! A new Broadway production of the J. C. Engle Corporation, Call Her Honey ' Cause Got Stung When Caught Her, starring Janet Singleton and Roy Kar son. It is the story of the struggles of a man and three women. Frances Thomas and Barbara Mann play leading parts. Gladys Woodke directed the play, we wish we could see all of it. saw who was billed at the Oriental, also. It was those famous dancing experts, Lolly Stowe I and Dan Maga lanes, whose advice to young men with flat- footed gal friends is You won ' t have to sit ' er if you ' ll teach ' er to jitter, featuring Bernetta Auterman ' s new composition, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Never. Charles McKinney seemed to be doing all right for himself. He had a nice home on Pike ' s Peak. He always was interested in the stars and stuff, now he has his own observatory, and is waiting for Mars to come dose enough to the earth to let him step into his new rocket ship and sail to the planet. The rocket ship was designed by Carol Ptoetz. It is made out of Bonnie Browne 11 ' s Model B Ford, and a bunch of fire crackers she saved from the Fourth of July. I saw a lot of big schools in the futuroscooe. Indiana University was fortunate in having Georgia Corten instructing their women in the field of com¬ merce. Purdue was fortunate in having Margy Sirois, the Univ ersity of Michigan was fortunate in having Dorothy Worley, Lowell High School has a new j an i tress, and seem to like my job. couldn ' t get some of the kids ined up. There were Iris Martin, Qracia- be le, Marjorie Childress, Lindy--I knew we ' d find them later. Hey, couldn ' t help but yell. The crazy machine shut off, and everything went black. asked Ooc to turn it on, but he only stroked his beard and said, I ' m sorry, but my machine must rest. Wait until 966- -you ' be more surprised than this! ... i ! i THE Y E A R S EVENTS ) i th the beginning of the September term, the Seniors counted 76 names on the roll, and were ready for the class election. There was plenty J I business to be done, and the year would demand capable officers. Bob Ewer was chosen as their president, with Marjorie Turner ready to ' J take things over at a moments notice. Esther Schreiber, who served as the vice-president the former year, now took the office of Secretary and Treasurer. After having worked with his class in the .Junior year, the pres¬ ident took steps to restore the things that were sponsored by the Juniors the year before. The stamp sales booth was stocked with stamps, and the selling of stamps and bonds took place immediately. One of the most outstanding characteristics of the class is its wi 1ingness to cooperate with the faculty and community to forward plans of improvement. The greatest effort in this direction was the collection of scrap paper and met¬ al so seriously needed by war plants and factories. Sponsored by Mr. drent inge our faculty advisor, committees were formed to head the drive. Each class pres¬ ident organized his class for the collection of the paper in order that it might be picked up by trucks. Lowell ivjs canvassed by students assigned to each block and local papers carried the notice of the drive. Ch Friday of this same week, trucks driven by the upperclassmen collected IS tons of paper, and magazines. The snap pace of this book contains a picture of one of the many truck loads that were brought in. Ckjrmg the first portion of the year, the topic of student government was stressed by the Seniors. Constitutions were written, and plans were formuIated for this new system. The plans are still under discussion and it is hoped that they will be completed and put into successful operation. A dance was sponsored by our class just before Christmas vacation. Refresh¬ ments were served in the cafeteria, and the gymnasium was draped with colorful paper. A tree sixteen feet in height furnished the only light on the floor, and mistletoe hung from the baskets and doorway. This affair proved to be a great success, and was a valuable source of enjoyment for the high school s tudents. To raise extra money, the class sold chocolate milk in the cafeteria during noon hours, and enough money w- ?s accumulated to purchase their gift for the school; a sound motion picture projector to be used as a method of visual educa¬ tion and entertainment. This is one of the most expensive and useful gifts that any class has donated in the past and it will prove extremely valuable in the future. The Senior play and candy sales brought forth a sizable income, also 1 .! A novel idea was expressed by the Seniors when they noticed a slight slack in the sale of stamps. Candy seemed to sell extremely well, so they conceived the idea of making the purchaser of candy buy a stamp first, present the stamp at the candy booth, and then receive the candy. Later, the Lowellian contestant finals were conducted differently than they were in the past, and the voter had to buy a stamp before he received a ballot. Both schemes worked well, and the stamp sales went up. Our Lowellian contestants this year were as follows: Most Popular. Rose Schafer Dick Hayden Most Likely to Succeed. Marjorie Turner dob Ewer Best Lookisg.... Frances Thomas Jack Teissedre Best Athlete. Margy Sirois Roy Wieler - I -7 % t i i I i | = ' ii f 2 I A M H ii i f 4 i i. i! i t! V f H it li P H . -tUrtrUNfi- ' Uiit I •. ' i ' ' ' Il.tlillltIMWiMMinMtillo.iMliiltiHl. ' If li SENIOR WILL n 81 e, the Seniors of Lowell High School, being of doubtful intelligence, do hereby moke our Lest Will d Testament, to be honored and sustained by the professors and scholars of this, our eminent school, to wit; To Hr. Brannock, we leave samples of our han dwriting. He can ' t use them against us now. To Hiss Shurte, we leave some male help to add variety to her duties. To Hrs. Parker, we leave a self-service cart to collect empty milk bottles. To Hr. Ru ev, we leave some non-crushable potato chips, popcorn, pretzels, and peanuts. That should save him some over- time. To Hiss Baughman, we will a brand-new pair of knitting needles, along with a full ball of yarn, to continue her excellent work of Knitt n ' for Britain. To Hr. Brent!inger, we leave an exact duplicate of our government book, to avoid confusion of the laws of today. To Hr. Burger, we leave a ration book for each guinea pig he has in the lab, to avoid starvation. To Hiss Burton, we leave an advanced shorthand class that can take 120 words a minute for two minutes. To Hiss Cook, we leave a refrigerator to keep her milk in; so she won ' t have to go to the kitchen for her noon day bottle. To Hr. Ham, we leave a neater Lowel ian Staff, so he will have room on his table for a pencil; also an assistant bookkeeping teacher, so he doesn ' t have to repeat so much. To Hr. Jones, we leave a box of vitamin capsules, and a band that doesn ' t drive him wacky. To Hr. DuBois, we leave a door bell and an old-fashioned knocker, in case the buzzer refuses to buzz, so people won ' t interrupt his discussion in class. To Hr. Hilakovic, we leave a bowling ball capable of bowling an average of 300 or more. To Hr. Little, me leave a room on the top floor, for a change, so he can see what the sun is like. To Hiss Rose, we leave a paddling machine where the unlucky victim is no visible to the eye, so she won ' t use so many Kleenex to dry her tears. To Hiss Lucke we leave a gym class that can obey orders and get them right. To Hiss Tatman, we leave a bale of cotton for her ears, so she won ' t hear everyone talking in Library. To Hrs. Hetherington, we leave a better organized Sunshine Club, that will know when the meetings are to be he Id--esoeci at !y the presidents. I, Bob Ewer, will to any Junior who will accept it, my beloved nick-name, Effie. also will to this same person my typewriter (it never could type more than 57 words a minute). On this, he may type out handbills to distribute, telling people how he aeguired such a goofy title. Haybe they will quit asking. Bill Cordrey may have my violent temper, and Red Chism may have my ability to make fun of great men in literature. He may also have my book of poetry. He may publish it if he desires a quick death. , Hollis Heyer, will to Paul Oierks my athletic ability. Hay you profit by this small inheritance which indeed is pretty small. Ho harm meant, Paul. , Ann Is er, will my dented baton to Clayton Bahr. I, Bill Jonelis, will my quiet disposition to Ted The is. I, Irene Kennat, leave to Harcella Humpfer, my ability to say the wrong thing at the right time. . Fern Kennedy, will my favorite book, government, to Harriet C aussen. I, Betty Kingery, will to Harge Ashton my C. P. sweater to wear during peo I; t! H h i $ I I i li if !S I . u •• , � itill , IIWIMllHlll|l� l� ii� MIM� ll iH | .� ' , l� | lll? ltiWli , W | HW� t «l|WI lilliM rt lt l 2WIWI� MMWl l l lWMI r i t l IIIII MW )l l t tf W l l WmiW , . ‘ � IMHm l WW ' iW l Wlt . ' ‘l w llilMI� ’ l H l� ' « f l 1 ... l m w mi S ' diplii ' t ••4INMW ' � •• ..tnlli l|!;i:Pit «lin l ■•MINillli; . ..rflMMnU HWtoNRMMNi««llfciUlNM4N� .IMWIMf.W ' JI-i ' . ..«!•!« fl M r 5 i i c ] f If sessions. Hope she has a pleasant funeral. , Junior Kluk.es, will my ability as a wolf to Sob Phillips; may he make more head-way than I did. I, Leslie Laskey, leave to Bob Brown my ability to go with three girls at one time. It ' s a great life if you don ' t weaken. I, Mary Little, will my ability to be a farmer to Paul Oierks. I, Gene Lloyd, leave my C. C. ability to Duane Childers. Mine added to his should make an Olympic star of him. I, Dorothy Kenning, will Doris Sark my list of available civilians. I hope she takes good care of it as my steady ' s deferment won ' t last forever. I, Carol Hudson, will my ability to become hungry at exactly 10:30 every day to Betty Larson. , Graclabel!e Lloyd, will to Alice Widde! A Aline Doty my ability to get along with Miss Lucke. May they get A ' s too. , Bonnie Brownell, will my ability to play football to Bob Shipman. This may aid in winning at least one game. , Cleone Stanley, will my ability to chew gum in Mr. Brent I inger ' s class without getting caught, to Joyce Hayden. , Lolly Stowe!I, will to Leona Ellis my Saturday night routine. , Ruth VanOeursen, will to Norma Tremper my ability to ride in Bonnie ' s jeep and remain on the seat. Hope she has as much of a struggle as did. I, Louise Pounds, will my ability to stick to one man to Bonnie Mitch. !, Raymond MagaI lanes do hereby will and bequeath my sole interest in nothing, my draft number, and my pragmatic ideas on the opposite sex, the female to Richard Roy. , Roy Karl son, will to Boots Duncan my Model T Ford providing he changes the oil every 6,000 miles and gives his used oil to Skinny Curtis who will out i t to good use. , Dorothy Geren, to Venus Zamazal will my ability to talk in our study halls. I, Leatha Hammerstey, will to Jane Hayhurst my ability to keep my name from the Little Devil column in the Lowe!lette. I, Dick Hayden, will to Davie Keith ley my commando tactics and power to beat up on Joe Abraham in class, and to Forrest Weitbrock, my locker partner, the upper shelf full of stolen pencils. I, Jean Hill, will to Betty Myers my faithfulness to sailors and also to June Sinks my seat on the bus; hope she profits by it. , Edna Hilt, will to Charles Boots Duncan all of my flattering nick names such as Beefie. I, Jerome Engel, will to John Hotth my ability -to catch up on my sleep in government class. . Herbert Fredregi 11, will to Charles Walters my call for the draft, as won ' t need it. He may also have my chair in government and senior English. , Marie Friday, will to Bucky Carstens my height so he can go out with someone besides 4- foot girls. To Sally Miller, my dark hair so she won ' t need rinses to keep her ' s blond. May she also get as much use out of my pin collec¬ tion as did. I, Cloyd Casey, leave my voice to Prank Childress. A!I you have to do now is change your last name, Frank. , Marjorie Childress, will to my cousin Beverly, the ability to go with one man steady for more than a month. u H r i ii ll t: . r 11 If I! I! M I! i; ii jj 1 | I, Georgia Corten, will my stolen gym clothes to Betty Jo Sto le; may she find them and get some use of them in next year ' s commando classes. f ! iin,ii.vitci’iu-••••!. m.j-1 St !l f I, Maysie Creekmur, will to Shirley Clark my chair in Band, and hope a new band member will walk her home after school, , Roy Dockweiter, give to Dick Reedy all my gym clothes so he may be a successful commando. , Lorraine Ragon, will to Dick Pear my ability to get A ' s in Sand, and get along with Jonsey. He can also have my job at Sears Roebuck. , Rosemary Schafer, will to Rosemary Sauer SOS of my so-called “patience, “ so that we may have an equal share of it for waiting for jim and LaVerne. . Mangy Sirois, will to Betty frump my ability to qo steady. It may save a lot of heartbreak. I. Phyllis Love, will my love for dancing to Clayton Bahr, may people be considerate of his toes. , Daniel Mage lanes, will my unsuccessful attempt at breaking up love-nests to Spoon Faverty. , Barbara Mann, Will my giggles and notes to Margaret Bailey. Maybe she ' ll find them to her advantage. We, Iris Martin and MiIdred Ru ey, will our long and perfect friendship to Fat Beckman and Beverly Childress, and may they have the many good times we had , Ellen Miller, would like to leave my knitting to Buttsie A m for his quieter moments. , Dorothy Osburn, will to Bob Sharkey my ability to understand the funda¬ mentals of one-armed driving; may he never hit a bridge. I, Betty Pavek, leave to Betty Little my notorious giggle. C eo Roy may have the blush that goes with it. We, Carol Ploetz and Esther Schreiber, will our position as co-editors of the Lowel ian to Mary Basse and Mildred Blanchard. If they have a spare moment, they may have our interests in underclassmen. To our kid sisters, Valerie and Virginia, we leave our school spirit. They may walk to basketball games, too. , Ruth Poppe, will my ability to type to Norma Tremper. May she pass the course. , Dorothy Krueger, will my daily letters from Virgil toClothiel Fredregi . May she enjoy them as much as do. , Charles McKinney, will leave my discarded mustache to Russel Zak. Hope you make more progress with it. , Betty Einspahr, will my chemistry hook and grades to June Phillips. May she enjoy the subject. I, Lindy Wie er, will my gym suit to Bill Huston. May it make an athlete of him. I, Raymond Theodore Tappan, will William Faverty fifty cents so that he may have some money and will not be borrowing all the time. , Elaine Wells, will to Bill Huston all my old trombone solos. Maybe he can ' t play them, but they might take the place of all the conductor ' s scores he has been confiscating from the filing cabinet. , Dorothy Wo rley, will my job at Bolt ' s to Dick Pear. He already has a job there, but he doesn ' t work enough at just one job. , Kenneth Jones, need everything have and am not intending to give any¬ thing away that will prove of use to me. , Wayne Misner, will to Kenneth Busse berg the right to sleep, and some¬ times even snore in government class. got away with it ( hope) for two semes¬ ters, may you do the same. We, Janet Singleton and Jean Skureth, will our beauty to all the Junior girls. They need it. We, Jack Teissedre and Francis Thomas, will our good times to Barbara Si ms tad. I - II if I! ii i ? u II S! ii 11 f I i it - If ,.i.| i. i«M� i� MMUimIMIWU4‘MIM|W 5 I i T h n i t i | ’ I , Phyllis Walker, will my soldier boy-friend to the first person to contact me. There are more ways than one to skin a cat. I, Marie Govert, will the ability to look like a movie star in a photograph to Kate Kettwig. , Maxine Duple, will the ability to get people into all kinds of jams to Rosemary Meadows. I, Eugene F att, will gladly give my army uniform to Harold Walker. We might trade places next year. , Pose Friday, will my sister to the Army Relief. I, Harold Haber I in, will my long lock of hair that falls in front of my eyes to Jack (X ivey. He might look like Miss Lake more that I. I, Jean DuBois, will my ability to get those L and P admits to Aline Doty. Hope it works for you, Aline. I, Marjorie Albertson, leave my one trip to Cal, City to Don Schreiber (Please save something for my next.) Miss Lucke should find my sense of humor worth while in commando classes. , Bernetta Auterman, will to Leona Bales my brother, and may she appreciate him as much as do. We, Louise Bailey and Marjorie Turner, will our job selling defense stamps, to Rita Stark and Posemery Sauer. I, Carl Beier, will to Jack Piggs my good health and ability to play foot¬ ball. I, kiorbert Blanchard, do hereby will my pug nose to Paul Dimples“ Dierks. . Bonnie 9ro� nell. leave my cow bell to Lenore Woodke, may it make her as popular as it has me. I, Gladys Woodke, will to Eva Hooley my giggle, and hope that hers will show improvement. To Jean MacDonald my seat in the bus, and I hope she profits by it. I, Pete Wehle, will to Bob Spry my checked pants, my check shirt, check sweater and my froren leg, may he profit by them. (And think the little shrimp will. J The foregoing instrument, consisting of four oages, including this one, was on the date above given, and in our presence signed, sealed, pub Iished, and declared by the said senior class, the testator named therein, as and for their last will and testament, whereupon we, the undersigned, at their request, and in their presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto: Si gned Wi tnesses ,x mark) Cf.o.v(U e Iflo ' t ' t ' vme ' i, rye d i if I f. ... UlimiHIUMIHUIUMUfUtMUl ' SENIOR PRESENT HQOUGH the years it has been traditional for the seniors to present a parting or farewell gift to the school. This year the Class of ' 44 was deeply concerned with the problem of selecting a gift that was suitable as well as worth-while. Our L principal, Hr. Brannock, came to our aid, suggesting a movie projector. After much deliberation and discussion, the class finally came to a unanimous decision, and further plans for purchasing the projector were drawn up. Due to war-time conditions and priorities, we had to wait several months for shipment of the machine, but it has arrived, and by the time this annual is published, we may have the opportunity of using it in the classroom to help make studying more enjoyable and in assembly programs. The cost of the projector, speaker, and screen came to a total of $432.50, of which the senior class has paid only $290.74. The remainder of the total sum is from the resale of our old projector, $50. Also, last year we had a magazine selling campaign. All students received points for books they sold, and ten cents was given for each point. Some students received as much as five and six dollars. The school also received a commission, and this amount, $91.76, was used as a down payment on the machine. This year several paper drives have been conducted by the senior class, with the aid of the Student Council, and the profit from these drives has also been used to lighten the burden of this purchase. This movie projector and its facilities will do much in the further educa¬ tion of the student body. We, the Class of ' 44, hope you will enjoy the use of this gift as much as we enjoy presenting it to you. SENIOR FAREWELL E entered the doors of Lowell High one September morning in 1940, shy and uncertain freshmen. Each September a few less of the original 121 came through that door, but in the place of those who did not return, came, not quite as many, but a few additions from other schools. As sophomores, and all years thereafter, we watched other uncertain fresh¬ men enter those same doors, and year by year--even in shorter periods of time-- noticed the way they became more confident and certain of themselves. Our Junior and senior years have been restless for most of us. While our brothers, relatives, and friends served our country, we merely went back and forth to school. That, we know, was a wrong attitude to take, but anyone would be restless in these times, with human beings fighting and killing each other to preserve our democracy, and make it possible for our descendents to live in a free country. We are indeed grateful to our parents, the faculty, and everyone who made it possible for us to have a high school education, but, now we must go through that door again-- the same one we entered in 1940. After four years, tv must leave Lowell to make one more entrance--into the great world--the world that seems to be in a constant turmoil. We are no longer children, however, shy and uncertain as ivp were four years ago, when we entered Lowell High. We have grown up. We are adults, and we are now ready to join those relatives and friends of ours, who made it possible for us to finish our education. We are ready to fight for our freedom, and the freedom of children of high school age--ready to fight to make it possible for them to get an education. And after we have gained vic¬ tory, we will settle down to a life of peace and contentment. II SENIOR PLAY THE CAT AND THE CANARY by Robert St. Claire Directed, by Doris Rose HE Cat and the Canary is a three act mystery-comedy revolving around the will of Cyrus Canby West. Twenty years after the death of Cyrus West, his six remaining relatives are gathered in the living room of Glencliff Hanoi; his former homestead. The supposedly haunted house is located many miles from town in a very secluded spot. Annabelle West, a young and vivacious girl, is declared sole heiress to Glencliff Manor and invites her five relatives and Mr. Crosby, the lawyer, to stay at the Manor for the night. The house is surrounded by many superstitious characters and actions which are believed to be trying to frighten Annabelle from the house. Annabelle is ably protected, however, with the heroism of Harry Blythe and Paul Jones, two of her cousins. Harry is a big handsome man, slightly on the brutish side, but definitely in love with Annabelle. Paul is the true hero of the play; a bashful, good-looking man who has a way with women. He is credited with the solving of the mystery and rewarded with Annabelle ' s heart and hand. Mairmy Pleasant, the housekeeper of Glencliff Manor who has lived in the de¬ serted mansion ever since the death of her master, is a very suspicious and un¬ predictable character. She is a voodoo woman from the West Indies, and her sly sinister actions seem to bear watching throughout the play. Hendricks, the rough and tough guard from the asylum, makes a visit to the Manor to inform the visitors that amaniac is loose; a horrible monster who thinks he is a cat. The maniac, says Hendricks, goes into action at night, making havoc of everything in bis way and killing people with bis bare hands. The lawyer, Mr. Crosby, vanishes while he is in the living room trying to warn Annabelle of her danger in such a way as not to upset her. Later he is discovered dead, having fallen victim to the Cat. Susan Sillsby, another of the relatives, is very jealous of Annabelle; her beauty, her ability to win men and attract attention. She is a jealous cat who tries to divert everyone ' s attention from Annabelle by insinuating that she i insane. Susan is accompanied by Cicely Young, a sweet and innocent young girl, who is a stooge for cousin Sue. Cicely is the only person who half-way pretends to like her. Mr. Patterson, an elderly gent, is called in at Mammy ' s suggestion to care for Annabelle after she is shocked by the appearance of the maaiac in her room. When Annabelle starts to show everyone where the hand came from, to prove that she is not crazy, the dead body of Mr. Crosby falls across her bed and she slumps into unconsciousness. Everyone is surprised to discover that Charlie Wilder, another of the six cousins and supposedly in love with Annabelle is the maniac. With the help of Hendricks, he had schemed the plan, himself taken the part of the monster. He believed himself the rightful heir to Glencliff Manor and tried to obtain revenge by killing and terrorizing the guests at the Manor. Harry and Paul come to the rescue of Annabelle when she is confronted with both Charlie and Hendricks. After solving the murder and discovering the causes for a number of other queer things that were taking place, everyone settles down to normal life, each of the heirs returning to his home. The curtain falls as Paul and Annabelle embrace. Members of the cast were: Annabelle West? -Frances Thomas; Mr. Crosby— Cloyrl Casey; Mammy Pleasant— Ellen 4 tiller; Harry Blythe— Dick Hayden; Susan Sillsby- Uargy Sirois; Cicely Young— uarjorie Albertson; Paul Jones— Carl Seier; Charlie Wilder— Ted Tappsn; Hendricks— Dan Mage!lanes; Mr. Patterson— Herbert FredregiI . HONOR STUDENTS _P Ini ONOR points are given each year to pupils for memberships in clubs ( class and club offices and other activities in which they participate around school. Three members from each class receive awards for the greatest number of honor points acquired during that year. Those who receive the awards this year are: SENIORS: Bob Ewer Dick Hayden Margaret Sirois JUNIORS: Betty Trump Margaret Bailey Bob Aim SOPHOMORES: Roger Childress Joseph Abraham Arman Kasparian U1 26 ' U2 33 •«3 50 •uu 37 T °J 16 3 33 67 147 15 23 37 44 H9 33 27 39 99 30 25 27 82 13 IB 30 61 19 23 42 4 20 24 0 23 23 FRESHMEN: Gladys Stasaitis Joe Vi tiers Marcella Futhey 26 26 24 24 20 20 For acquiring the most points during their four years at school, Dick Hayden, Bob Ewer and Margy Sirois ' names will be engraved on the plaque in the main hall. SENIOR SRADE POINTS the average. j DOCATION is a possession that a man cannot be robbed of—make the most of your opportunities. Senior grade points are figured on the semester average. A ' s , equa l four points, B ' s three, C ' s two and D ' s one. The total number of grade points is divided by the number of subjects carried to find The eighteen seniors with the highest averages are as follows: 1. Bob Ewer . 2. Betty Pavek . 3. Hollis Meyer . 4. Ruth Poope . 5. Esther Schreiber... 6. Marjorie Childress. 7. Carol Ploetz . 3, Bob Brown . 9. Maxine Duple . 10. Dorothy Worley . 11. Bernetta Auterman. . 12. Margy Sirois....... 13. Phyllis Love . 14. Dick Hayden .. 15. Charles McKinney... 16. Betty Einspahr...., 17. Marjorie Albertson 18. Forres t Felder..... 3.37 3.79 3.56 3.40 3.37 3.31 3.24 3.24 3. 2! 3. 17 3. 14 3. 13 3. 10 3. 07 3.07 3.03 3.03 2.93 Senior Impossibilities Marjorie Albertson . Heeding an explanation of a joke Bernetta Auterman . Without her quiet personality Louise Bailey . Hot raising sheep Carl Beier ... Being the quiet freshman he was Horbert Blanchard . Star on the football team Bonnie Brownell . The feminine and refined type Cloyd Casey . Hot offering Frank Sinatra competition Marjorie Childress . Dropping 4-ff Georgia Corten..... ... Weighing 15c pounds Maysie Creekmur . With no interest in the basketball team Roy Dockweiler . 4 woman hater Jean DuBois . Disliking C.P., Dyer, and Chicago Maxine Duple . Without Jean at C.P., Dyer, and Chicago Betty Einspahr.... Taking a job on the stage as a hula dancer Jerome Engle ... .Staying awake m government class Robert Ewer ..... A tank driver in the Havy Forrest Felder . Really being as bashful as he looks Eugene Flatt ... A paratrooper in the Marine Corps Herbert Fredre gi 11 . . . . Be mg the Don Juan of the senior class Marie Friday . Sticking to one man Rose Friday . Coming to school five days in a row Dorothy Geren . Giving a violin concert in Hew York City Harold Haberlin . .....Without his Veronica Lake hair-do Leatha Hammersley ... Being Hedy LaMarr ' s successor Dick Hayden . Missing Jolly Joe Jean Hill . Without her sailor Edna Hilt . Losing her temper Carol Hudson . Hot having personality plus Ann Isler . Disliking her position as drum majorette Bill Jonelis . With feet that didn ' t match the rest of him Kenneth Jones . Dying an old maid Roy Karlson . 4 city slicker Irene Kennat . Despising all males Fern Kennedy .Sir f ee t tall Dorothy Kenning . Going with two men at one time Betty Kmgery . Without her C.P. interests and Janet Junior Klukas . Signing his name Otto Klukas Jr. Dorothy Krueger... Minus decoration on third finger left hand Leslie Laskey . With a build like Bill Teissedre Mary Little ... Disliking men in uniform Gene Lloyd ... Being like his sister Graciabelle Lloyd. . Bashful as in her freshman year Phyllis Love . fall and lanky Charles McKinney . Boring a person by talking too much Daniel Magal lanes . Ignoring the opposite sex Ray Magal lanes . Sitting out a dance Barbara Mann ... Being a missionary Irene Martin ... Preferring school to housekeeping Hollis Meyer . With his eyes on just one girl Ellen Miller ... Without her dreamy stare Wayne Misner . , n a non-argument ive mood Barbara Momanson . Minus those trips to John ' s Dorothy Osburn . Thinking of Vern alone Betty Pavek . Without her notorious giggle Carol Ploetz . Back to her braids Ruth Poppe . ...Being the lover she really is Louise Pounds . Going with a kid named Joe Lorraine Ragon . An underweight trombonist Mildred Ruley . Confident of her government answers Rosemary Schafer ... Snubbing someone Esther Schreiber . Being ready when the bus stops Janet Singleton . Without her C.P. interests and Betty Margy Sirois ... Mot going out for sports Jean Skureth . Preferring civilians Cleone Stanley . Bracelets from Johnny instead of rings Laura Stowell . Anything but tiny and cute Theodore Tafpan . Being c omp limentary Jack Teissedre . Stand-in for Eddie Cantor Frances Thomas . Mot acting like Miss Rose ' s relatives Marjorie Turner . Looking inefficient Ruth VanDeursen . Without Bonnie and half of the faculty Phyllis Walker . Mot being talkative Elaine Wells..... . . Chasing a man three blocks Roy Wieler . Looking as wide awake as he really is Gladys Woodke... . Thirty inch waist line Dorothy Worley . Running for president Pete Wehle . Being quiet, courteous, and studious - CT •■ ' ■-.•■V ' v VAVWMW r f ' v ' _. -rtv -v VV vX-.-A, AWMVA VSM. SERGEANTS Row 1: Marjorie Ashton, Clayton Bahr, Margaret Bailey, Leona Bales, Mildred Blanchard, Robert Carstens, Beverly Childress Frank Childress, Dorsey Chism. Row 2: Duane Childers, Shirley Clark, Robert Curtis, Paul Dierks, Aline Doty, Charles Duncan, Doris Ebert, Leona Ellis Clothiel Fredregill. Row 3: Francis Hamilton, Mary Hasse, Joyce Hayden, Jane Hayhurst, Herbert Hoeckelberg, John Holth, Eva Hooley, Wil¬ liam Huston, David Keithley. Row 4; Melvin Knopf, Ann Kudrock, Betty Larson, Betty Little Ardetta Love, Sally Miller, Bonnie Mitch, Richard pear, June Phillips. Row 5: Robert Phillips, Jack Quivey, Jack Riggs, Dick Reedy, Doris Sark, Rosemary Sauer, Donald Schreiber, Robert Sharkey Robert Shipman. Row 6: Robert Spry, Rita Stark, Ronald Tatman, Theodore Theis, Norma Trember, Betty Trump, Charles Walters, Alice Widdel, Lenore Woodke. Row 7: Robert Brown, Harriet Claussen, Russel Zak, Venus Zamazal. Those whose pictures do not appear: Bob Aim, Mary Beckman, Kenneth Busselberg, John Collins, Bill Cordrey, Marion Faverty, Marcella Humpfer, Kate Kettwig, Rosemary Meadows, Cleo Roy, Betty Jo Stolle, Harold Walker, Forrest Wietbrock, Warren Oster. SERGEANTS E WERE a very timid 120 freshmen nearly three years ago, but just look at us now. Our number has decreased to 70, but we are juniors, aren ' t we? For the enlightenment of all of you, here are a few of our tri¬ umphs. After looking the field over, we decided that Russell Zak would make a good chief executive that first year. Margaret Bailey and Frank Childress filled the bill as vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. In an election sponsored by the G. A. A. to determine the most courteous girl and boy in each class, Rosemary Sauer, and Frank Childress seemed to be the ones best suited for the honor. Our Lowellian contestants were: Most popular—Rosemary Sauer and Donald Dickerson; 3est athlete—Margery Ashton and Bob Hayden; Best looking—Beverly • ' Childress and •Jack ' Weaver; Most likely to succeed—Mary Hasse and Frank Childress. Aft r duly rejoicing over the fact that we returned to school as sophomores, we decided to promote Frank Childress to the position of class president. Curtis ptood by. in case of an sme-rgency, and Duncan took over the secretary ' s books. After much indecision ft was decided that white and gold be the class colors, and.sweaters, which were received in the fall of ' 43, were ordered. Rosemary Sauer, Margery Ashton, and Mary Hasse regained their original honors in the Lowelli an contest. The boys gaining recognition were: Most pop¬ ular—Bob Carstens; Best athlete—Bob Aim; Best looking-Jack Riggs; Most likely to succeed—Dick Reedy. Sally Miller was elected best looking sophomore girl. The sophomore class distinguished itself in the athletic field too. Those receiving letters in sports were Bob Aim, Bill Cordrey, Don Cowan, Bob Curtis, Thayne Fleener, and Bob Hayden. As juniors, it was decided, that Red Chism would make a capable president, so he was put at the head of the room, while Charles Duncan was elected to be bis chief supporter. Margery Ashton was delegaced to balance the books. In the home rooms, Clayton Bahr, Mary Hasse, and Jack Quivey wdre elected to look after the interest of the junior class in the Student Council. Sunshine Club repre¬ sentatives are Bob Aim, Ann Kudrock, and Jack Riggs. The junior c,lass this year, as in the past, supplied the school with vitamin candy during the first semester, with Mary Hasse acting .as sales manager. Ever Since ' Eve, the junior play, couldn ' t be anything but a success with such Tyrone Powers and Hedy LaMarrs as M. Ashton, C. B hr, ,B; Brown, F. Childress D. Chism, P. Dierks, J. Hayhurst, B. Larson, S. Miller, J. Riggs, B. Sharkey, B. Spry, B. Trump, and F. Wietbrock working under the able direction of Miss Doris Rose. . Two juniors, Betty Trump and Mary Hasse, entered the annual Oratorical Contest this year. Betty represented the school at the district contest, t Tcb was, held at Hobart. The Lowellian contestants this year are: Most popular—Eva Hooley and Bhcky Carstens; Best athlete—Margery Ashton and Bntts Aim; Best looking Rosemary Sauer and Spoon Faverty; Mo3 t likely to succeed—Mary Hasse and Frank Childress. Once again the class distinguished itself in athletics. Buclcy” won a silver basketball for his sportsmanship in a tournament held at Crown Point the last day of the year ' 44. Bob Aim won the free throw award and, in addition tp having his name engraved on the Press Club Trophy, as in former years, Mr. DuBois presented him with a trophy with his name engraved on it. They, along with the following, were major lettermen this year: C. Bahr, B. Brown, R. Curtis, C. Duncan, F. Hamilton, J. Riggs, B. Sharkey, 0 ' B. Shipman, and C. Walters. Minor letters were given to K. Busselberg, and F. Childress. At present the prom is keeping the class as a whole pretty busy. We intend to do all in our power to make this the best prom ever presented to a senior class of L. H. S. JUNIOR PLAY EVER SINCE EVE by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements Directed by Doris Rose OHNNY CLOVERi a typical high school boy, seems to get into no end of trouble in this three act comedy play. He, and his friends—all male of course, blame all their misfortune on women. Ever Since Eve, they -y J say, they have been getting men into trouble. Johnny, editor of the Penguin, and his best friend, Spud Erwin, try to look after the interests of the school and want, very much, to have a three color cover for the Christmas issue of the school paper. Susan Blake, a girl of fifteen, is elected girls ' editor, and she appoints Spud ' s younger sistr Betsy, to help look after the g’irls ' interests. They plant themselves in Johnny ' s office and make themselves pretty much at home. Lucybelle Lee, a typical southern belle enters Preston High, and she is as brainless as she is pretty and sweet. Her personality attracts all the boys at Preston, with Johnny and Spud no exceptions. While they moon over Lucybelle Susan and Betey plan how they want the paper. The barter system is thought profitable by Susan to make money for the three color cover and everything from baby carriages to lawn mowers gets parked in Johnny ' s office. When Johnny asks Lucybelle to the Christmas prom, it is a Miles Standish— John Alden affair, for he and Spud are working all for one, and one for all. Lucybelle decides to go to the Christmas prom with both Johnny and Spud. A week before the prom, both Johnny and Spud come down with the measles and Susan pays very little attention to Johnny ' s orders about the paper. Susan gets pretty much upset when she discovers Johnny is taking Lucybelle to the dance and is informed by Miss Willard that boys like to feel important. Johnny is ready for the Prom when Cappy Simmons, Martha Willard, Henry Quinn and Lucybelle confront him about various articles in the paper. Susan insists Johnny is the editor, and all the credit goes to him. Lucybelle resents having her romantic poem, A Breath of the Old South, used in a junk ad and gets herself all in a tixxy. She decides she will go to the Prom with Pres Hughes, captain of the football team. Susan rearranges two articles, and after a missed line, the marriage of Mr. Quinn, principal, and Miss Willard is announced. After trying in vain to con¬ vince people they are not married, they decide it would be easier to prove they are, so they make a trip to the next county to see the Justice of the Peace. Cappy ' s daughter ' s name is linked with the son of the owner of a gambling joint. Cappy tries to stop an illegal pin ball game at Lefty ' s and Susan con¬ fesses it belongs to the Penguin to pay for the three color cover. Johnny and Spud wreck the pin ball machine to save Susan from getting Into worse trouble and decide they would rather take her to the Prom than Lucybelle anyway. Lucybelle comes in and announces she isn ' t mad anymore and that she doesn ' t want to go with Pres. Betsy ' s announcement that Pres has the measles spoils her little act, but Snsan feels sorry for her and says she may go along with them since she couldn ' t dance with both Spud and Johnny anyway. They leave Johnny ' s office, and, as the curtain fell, music that would make any dance a success, drifted out to the audience. The characters in the play were: Johnny Clover— Frank Childress; Susan Blake— Sally UiI ter; Mrs. Clover— Betty Larson; Mr. Clover— Paul Oierks; Spud Erwin— Bob Spry; Betsy Erwin— Jane Hayhurst; Martha Willard— Uarge Ashton; Henry Quinn— Ronald Tatman; Cappy Simmons— Dorsey Chism; Lucybelle Lee— Betty Trump; Preston Hughes— Clayton Bahr; Football players— Bob Sharkey, Forrest Wietbrock; Bob Brown, and Jack Riggs. ■ CORPORALS Row 1: Joseph Abraham, Joanne Albertson, Homer Allie, Florence Amtsbuechler, Gladys Anderson, Donald Bahr, Eileen Callahan, Patricia Callahan. Row 2: Geraldine Childress, Roger Childress, Charlotte Clemens, Violet Connelly, Mary Ann Claussen, Darlene Cox, Reba Creekmur, Delores Cross. Row 3: Dean Dixon, Joyce Doolittle, Norma Downey, Virgil Ewer, Earl Grelck, Jackie Gross, Sally Gullstrom, Gerhardt Hahn. Row 4: Raymond Hasse, Charles Hatch, Dorothy Hayden, Harriet Hilzley, Betty Huebsch, Corrine Hufnagel, Bonnie Kenney, Jane Kimmet. Row 5: Joan King, Edward Kuiper, Jack Lacy, Harold Lee Joan Little, Sally Little, Conrad Ludwig, Edward McCarthy. Row 6: Jean McDonald, Mildred McGraw, Florence McLean, Dick Meyer, Margery Miller, Nancy Miller, Donavon Mink, Betty Myers. Row 7: Bob Nelson, Betty Nomanson, Raymon Osborn, Shirlee Pavek, Bill Peterson, Eugene Philips, Alice Poppe, Jean Roseberry. Row 8: Helen Runyon, Bill Rust, Eilene Scheidt, Imelda Scheidt, Barbara Schneider, Ethel Schultz, Jack Schutz, Mary Alice Schutz. Row 9: Laura Ann Smith, Ruth Souder, Margaret Stahl, Virgil Stewer, Doris Studer, Mary Taylor, Norma Trueblood, Ernest Tyler. Row 10: Phyllis Viers, Jean Vinnedge, Thelma Warren, Fred Wilkes, Norma Worley, Robert Berg. People whose pictures do not appear: Lester Connelly, Mary Conner, Wesley Drew, Gene Hayden, Sanford Huston, Faye Jones, Arman Kasparian, Marie Kennedy, Donald Kenney, Paul Norris, Jean Shipman, June Sinks, Dale Turner, Jack Vanco, Estoline Whitehouse. GORRORALS O N September 7, 1943 the school of Lowell High overflowed with jubilant students who again set their minds to another full nine months of study. Among these were ninety-eight pupils who strolled and talked— not with the masterly air of an upperclassman, nor with the shyness of a freshman. These were the sophomores; students who now held a more hopeful outlook on life than they bad bad during the previons year. The first bell resounded through the school and all persons marched gaily into the auditorium and there received what information was needed as to the year ' s curricular activities and the assignment of lockers and advisors. Two weeks later, when school routine began to run smoothly, a meeting of the sophomore class was held for the election of officers to take over the duties of president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. Roger Childress, Virgil Ewer and Bill Peterson took over the jobs, respectively. The business of the year commenced at oace. The problem of school sweaters was brought up and plans were made for their ordering and purchase. After much deliberation, emblems were decided upon and brown and gold were chosen as their class colors. The sweaters were ordered at the earliest possible date, in hopes that they would be received before the close of the school year. All persons were overjoyed when the promise came that everything would arrive before March the fifteenth. From then until Thanksgiving time, the class was very glum, however, two days before the annual vacation, in remembrance of Thanksgiving day, a raffle was held with two ducks as premiums. Due to the high pressure salesmanship of the over-enthusiastic students, all tickets were sold and a net profit of S35 was gained. Immediately following, the sophomores set a date and made plans for a hila¬ rious hay ride, but as the day arrived, their spirits were dampened by a deluge of rain. Quickly recovering from this blow, a new date was set and the party proved to be a great success. After this type of party took it ' s course through the different classes, there was a lull in activities, followed by a monstrous paper drive, in which the sophomore class took part. The proceeds, which amounted to $150 were surrendered to the senior class for the purchase of a picture pro¬ jector. This drive was followed by plans for a sleigh ride, which never occured, due to unfavorable weather. A more or less permanent damper was placed on class affairs by this, until the annual outing which signified the last day o t school, and the year of 1944 drew to a close with the sophcmore class enrollment slightly decreased to a mere eighty-eight. However, among these eighty-eight, there were many who attained positions of honor and high scholastic ranking for the school year. Two of these who deserve the greatest mention were Geraldine Childress and Shirlee Pavek, they, being the only students to carry the distinguished student pin throughout the school year. Next would come the major lettermen—the industrious players who strove to uphold the name of the sophomores in the field of sports. In football, there would come Joe Abraham, and Roger Childress; in basketball, Arman Kasparias. Three sophomores also deserve mention as minor lettermen. They are Bill Rust, Edward Kuiper and Paul Norris. In the reorganized Sunshine Club were Bill Rust, Dorothy Hayden and Dick Meyer attempting to spread joy among their more unfortunate schoolmates. Sharing the jurisdiction of the Student Council were Virgil Ewer, Arman Kasparian and Margaret Stahl. As was the case in all other classes, the sophomores, too, elected Lowellian contestants. Dick Meyer and Joanne Albertson were chosen best looking; Roger Childress and Phyllis Viers, most popular; Arman Kasparian and Sally Little, best athletes; and Paul Norris and Ruth Souder, most likely to succeed. And so, they reach the mid-way mark in their high school career; those who return will carry on the work started the first half and those who will not re¬ turn will have memories that will be with them forever. THE GONQUEROR He hears the whir of the battle drum, The shrill-voiced fife, the bugle call With a thirsty spirit that drinks it all As men might drink the wine poured from Old wicker flagons rairaented With the rust and dUst of ages dead. He plunges into the crimson sea Of carnage, and with a dauntless pride, He swims, with his good star, side by side To the blood-sprayed heights of Victory, Where never his glory waxes dim, Though a woman ' s weak hand conquers him. And high and alone—as the sculptor makes Him set in stone that the world may see- He sits there, crowned eternally, And sheltered under a flag that shakes Her silken stripes and her silver stars Into a tangle of endless wars. PRIVATES Row 1: Pauline Adams, Betty Adams, Barbara Bailey, Caryl Bahr, Louise Bales, Ray Beckman, John Black, Charles Blan¬ chard, Mary Bryant, Kathryn Brownell. Row 2: Robert Childers, Jerry Childress, Shirley Cool, Mary Ann Claussen, Barbara Cleaver, Raymond Klebau, Frances Clev- eringa, Lee Corten, Raymond Corning, Ann Cox. Row 3: Darwin Stephan, Maud Dierks, Bert Duncan, Harvey Ebert, Alberta Etzel, Richard Frahm, Marilyn Frese, Gerry Getty, Milton Gerner, Betty Griggs. Row i: James Hall, David Hart, Charlotte Harbrecht, Anita Haskel, Charles Buche, Carroll Head, Dolores Hendrichs, Dean Henry, Sherard Henry, Marion Hilt. Row 5: Dolores Hooley, Neil Jackson, Anna Jaeger, Leo Jones, Nellie Warner, Phyllis Kelsey, Jack King, Waymond Kuiper, Le Dean Lee, Marjorie Little. Row 6: John Love, Joan Markstrom, Catherine McColley, Shel¬ don Miller, James Mitch, Leroy Mueller, Dale Meyer, Mary Mueller, Arthur Nagel, Norman Novak. Row 7: Lyrell Reed, Delores Reed, Bill Robinson, Ethel Roy, Agnes Russel, Bob Rust, Patrick Rhein, Lucian Schreiber, Virginia Schreiber, Joan Schutz. Row 8: Doris Sirois, James Shumaker, Shirl Snyder, Bonnie Spry, Herbert Staff, Lewis Starr, Gladys Stasaitis, Robert Tunnell, Edith Tappan, Bill Teissedre. Row 9: Bob Stowell, John Tilton, Robert Phillips, Valerie Ploetz, Eleanor Poppe, Marcella Futhey, Marjorie Potter, George Uhter, Betty Vestal, Joe Villers. Row 10: James Weaver, Richard Whiting, James Weeks, Clyde Weitbrock, Donna Wilkes, Herbert Williams, Rosemary Etzel, Harold Walker. PRIVATES EPTEMBER 7, 1943. The halls of Lowell High once again resumed the noise and confusion of the first day of school. Enrolled were 109 new boys and girls ready and willing to begin their high school training Freshman sponsors are Miss Tatman, Miss Cook, Miss Rose and Miss Baughman, who helped them learn the rules and traditions of the school Joe Villers was chosen by the class to lead them across their difficult passages, and as his able assistants are Vice-President, Jim Shumaker; and Sec¬ retary-Treasurer, Gladys Stasaitis. Phyllis Ready, popular freshman cheerleader, and Joe Villers, member of the football and basketball squads, represented the freshmen in the Lowellian Contest as best athletes. Barbara Bailey and Bill Teissecre may be little, but they are mighty when it comes to making friends. They were chosen most popular freshman girl and boy. Mary Bryant and Jim Weeks represent the intellectual side of the class as most like ly to succeed. Gladys Stasaitis and Jim Hall are the Rita Hayworth and Tyrone Power of the class of ' 47. Jim edged ahead of all the upper¬ classmen and won the contest by getting the majority of rotes for best looking. The freshmen boast of a host of good athletes who won the second team basketball tournament for this region. Those on the team were, John Tilton, John Black, Joe Villers, Jim Shumaker, Duke Kuiper, Jim Hall, Ray Beckman, Milton Gerner, Harold Walker, Bob Stoweil, Herbert Williams, and Bob Rust. Six of the boys received minor letters for their exhibitions on the floor. They were Joe Villers, Milton Gerner, Jim Hall, Duke Kuiper, Jim Shumaker, and John Tilton. Joe Also received a minor letter in football. The girls also had a representation in the field of Sports. Those making enough points to be admitted to the C. A. A. were Marcella Fnthey, Marjorie Little; Bonnie Spry, Phyllis Ready and Gladys Stasaitis. Phyllis and Gladys also repre¬ sented the class as well as the school as acrobatic yell leaders. Each home room elects a Sunshine Club and Student Council representative and alternate. The freshman Sunshine Club representatives are Carol Bahr, Jim Hall, Ethel Roy, and Jim Shumaker. Mary Bryant, Marcella Futhey, John Love and Gladys Stasaitis brought up their problems in the Student Council. In case of the absence of one of these members, the alternate acted in his place. Other clubs that are open to the freshmen are Science, Latin, Art, Home Ec, and Press Clubs, F. A. A. and G. A. A. There were representatives of the class in each club. Two girls, Eleanor Poppe and Gladys Stasaitis, have earned the distinguished rating every six weeks period. Others whose names have appeared on the list are Mary Bryant, Kathryn Brownell, Marcella Futhey, Phyllis Kelsey, Marjorie Little, Catherine Harbrecht, and Valerie Ploetz. Those who have made honorable mention are: Barbara Bailey, Ray Beckman, John Black, Shirley Cool, Raymond Corning, Bert Duncan, Marilyn Frese, Joan Markstrom, Jim Shumaker, Bonnie Spry and Joe Villers. The freshmen are also musically inclined as their representation in the Band would indicate. Those spending every fourth period in the band room are: Carol Bahr, Barbara Bailey, Kathryn Brownell, Mary Ann Claussen, Barbara Cleaver, Marcella Futhey, Delores Hooley, Neil Jackson, Raymond Klebau, John Love, James Mitch, Bonnie Spry, and Clyde Weitbrock. The only freshman party was a hayride at the home of Sheldon Miller. They took advantage of their one social gathering and a great portion of the class enjoyed the ride, as well as the refreshments that were served to wind up the evening. The class as a whole took part in all school activities and made a great showing during their first year here at Lowell High. Next year, after they wind up their freshman days at Castlebrook, they intend to come back and see if the class of ' 48 has as much good material as they displayed when they were known as rhinies. THE HOUR BEFORE THE DAWN The hour before the dawn! 0 ye who grope therein, with fear and dread And agony of soul, be comforted, Knowing, ere long, the darkness will be gone, And down its dusky aisles the light be shed; Therefore, in utter trust, fare on—fare on, This hour before the dawn! LATIN (5LUB Standing: Mrs. Hetheringtoa, Bob Spry, Anita Haskell, Fran¬ cis Hamilton, Marcella Futhey, Barbara Cleaver, Ethel Roy, Bonnie Spry, Bonnie Brownell, Marie Kennedy, Pat Callahan, John Love, Katheryn Brownell, Mary Taylor, Betty Griggs, Bob Ewer, Sally Little, Jean DuBois, Sally Gullstrom, Shirley Clark. Seated: Barbara Schneider, Pearl Hamilton, Carol Ploetz, Margaret Bailey, Virgil Ewer, Sally Miller, Maxine Duple, Jane Hayhurst, Margery Ashton, Joanne Albertson, Rosemary Sauer, Betty Trump. STUDENT (50UNSIL Standing: John Love, Margaret Stahl, Armon Kasparian, Gladys Stasaitis, Charles Duncan, Virgil Ewer, Mary Bryant, Clayton Bahr, Betty Trump, Jane Kimmet, Marcella IFuthey, Dorsey Chism, Mary Hasse, Margaret Bailey, Leona EllisTr Seated: Bob Ewer, Esther Schreiber, Mr. Brannock, Marjorie Turner, Dick Hayden. SGIENGS (SLUB Leaning on table: Margy Sirois, Georgia Corten, Virginia Schreiber, Conna Wilkes, Jean Roseberry, Bonnie Spry, Betty Little, Barbara Bailey, Bonnie Brownell. Others: Dick Hayden, Bob Ewer, Herbert Fredregill, Rose Friday, Frank Childress, Pete Wehle, Fred Wilkes, Margaret Bailey, Roger Childress, Marie Friday, Bill Peterson, Bill Robinson, Mr. Burger, Bob Rust, Frances Thomas, Patrick Rhein Betty Einspahr, Jim Mitch, Shirley Cool, Mary Taylor, Valerie Ploetz, Marjorie Little, Sally Gullstrom, Eileen Callahan. STUDENT (50UNGIL HE Student Council is an organization consisting ol a representative from each club, each home room, and the officers of the senior class. Mr. Brannock sponsors the council. Under his direction the following officers take charge: President, Dick Hayden; Vice-President, Rose Schafer; Secretary, Esther Schreiber. The Student Council was originated to handle the affairs of the school. Before any new club is accepted into the school, the council has to decide whether or not it is desirable, and for the welfare of the school. The different topics are brought up and thoroughly discussed before being voted on requiring a majority for acceptance. There is an alternate elected in addition to the original representative. The alternate acts in the absence of the permanent member. In order to become a member of the Council, tbe student must have a B aver¬ age or better in his subjects. He must also be a member of the organization which be represents. A member may represent only one organization. Members of the 1943-44 Council are: Senior officers--Bob Ewer, Marjorie Turner, Esther Schreiber; Freshman home rooms—Mary Bryant, Marcella Futhey, John Love, Gladys Stasaitis; Sophomore home rooms—Virgil Ewer, Arman Kasparian, Margaret Stahl; Junior home rooms—Clayton Bahr, Mary Hasse, Jack Quivey; Senior home rooms—Dick Hayden, Rose Schafer; Band—Betty Trump; G. A. A.—Jane Kimmet; Ag Club—Dorsey Chism; Latin Club—Betty Little; Press Club—Margaret Bailey; Home Ec Club—Gladys Voodke; Art Club—Leona Ellis; Sunshine Club—James Hall. These students represent the entire student body, and you may be sure they do all in their power to make this an ideal school. LATIN GLUB A T the beginning of the term, the Latin Club met with 32 members present Immediately, officers for the new year were selected. Bob Ewer was elected President for bis third term, and Virgil Ewer and Betty Trump took the positions of Vice-President and Secretary. The only business to be discussed was that of initiating tbe freshmen. In the past, new members were forced to wear Roman costume to school two days; this year it was decided that the freshmen would provide wonderful entertainment at meetings At the first meeting, a beautiful story of old Rome was enacted— Cupid and Psyche, starring James Hall and James Weeks. It seems that a Dame named Psyche bad more glamour than Venus, the goddess of love. Many people thought Psyche more beautiful, so Venus sent Cupid to warn Psyche not to be so glamorous or she might meet her fate. All went well until Cupid fell in love with Psyche. Here a dra¬ matic outburst occurred—the love scene. The play ended well, but it called for feasting so bread covered with pepper was supplied the actors. Also when Psyche fainted, Cupid splashed her with water. To climax an already eventful year, a banquet was held. Robed in togas and carrying pillows, 28 Romans wandered into the aoditorium, trying hard to remember the password. The menu included everything from Romanus Spagettibus to In Aceto Ac Muria Condeo (pickles). Most of the members said they felt sorry for the Ro¬ mans because they had to eat so much. A trial was held after the feasting for those who forgot the password. Exhibitions of Madam Butterfly and a boys ' beauty contest were the highlights. For added entertainment, Bob Phillips walked the plank blindfolded. Several games of Bingo were also played in the cafeteria. It is hoped that in future years the same type of entertainment as well as education, will be continued. This year ' s group owes much credit to Mrs. Hether- ington for her guidance and extended efforts in making ours a better Latin Club. SUNSHINE G LUB T N THE year 1987, Mr. Goodwin decided that ill aad convalescing students of Lowell High would enjoy cheer from their fellow students, so he organized the Sunshine Club, and Mr. Shutts was appointed permanent chairman. Mr. Shutts remained sponsor until this year. Since bis entrance into the Nary, Mrs. Hetherington volunteered to take over sponsorship of, and reorganize the club, which has been inactive for a couple years. The following officers were elected to assist her with her duties this year . Esther Scbreiber, president; Bob Aim, vice-president; Dorothy Hayden, secretary; and Dick Meyer, treasurer. There are representatives from each home room to report illness or death, and various articles are sent to help lighten the burden of those afflicted. This year Mr. Jones, our music instructor, decided he would like to stay home several weeks and see just what the Sunshine Club does to cheer up teachers-- (Not that getting a vacation from these kids isn ' t enough or anything, but—I Fruit, along with magazines and a card were sent to him, so he could eat while he passed the time away reading the magazines. Similar articles were sent to several students who were confined to their home or occupied rooms in some hospital. If you don ' t think the efforts of the Sunshine Club were appreciated, just ask any of these students. The representatives from the fieshman class this year are Carol Bahr, Jim Hall, Ethel Roy, and Jim Shumaker; sophomore sunbeams are Dorothy Hayden, Dick Meyer, and Bill Rust; juniors who help chase the blues away are Bob Aim, Ann Kudrock, and Jack Riggs; while Bonnie Brownell and Esther Scbreiber are the senior cheerer-uppers. 8 (51 E N (3 E GLUE r-- 1 HE SCIENCE CLUB started off with a bang this year, under the super¬ vision of Mr. Burger. It was organized in 1939 by Mr. Brannock to further student interest in science. In 1935, it was chartered into the state organization. Trips to such places of interest as the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, and other points of scientific interest have been taken. Due to gas rationing during the past couple years, however, such trips have been put off. At the first meeting, election of officers was held. The results were as follows: Dick Hayden, president; Margy Sirois, vice-president; and Bonnie Brownell, secretary-treasurer. A day was set aside for ini tiation of new members. Requirements to join, are that a person must be taking a science subject, or has completed two years of science. Initiates this year dressed as gypsies, tramps, and what have you. Members were assigned reports, which were to be given at the following meet¬ ing. One of these reports was on penicillin, the new wonder drug derived from mold. At one of the meetings. Bob Ewer gave a very interesting demonstration on photography. He told how to develop and print pictures if the right materials were available, aad also gave a few other pointers on the subject. To raise a little money to carry on, candy and popcorn were sold at a few football and basketball games. With this money, awards are given to members who have done outstanding work in science. These members are voted upon by the club, and receive different awards, depending on what they have done. They receive these awards on Honor Day. G . A. A. HE Green and Red Pepper Clubs were organized in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging co-operation and sportsmanship among the girls in Lowell High. In 1934 the two clubs merged and became known as the Red Pep¬ per. In 1940 it was decided to join the G. A. A., a national organiza¬ tion for girls interested in sports. To qualify for membership in the G. A. A., a girl must have a total of 800 points. Points are awarded as follows: First team—100 points, Second team- 60 points, Captain—25 points, winning team—10 points per player, and hiking — 3 points for every 2 miles. Officers of the club of 1944 are: President, Margy Sirois; Vice-President, Margery Ashton; Secretary, Ruth VanDeursen; Treasurer, Esther Schreiber; Student Council, Jane Kimmet. Yearly functions of the club are an Athletic Dance, at which all lettermen are honored and a Mother 1 s Tea, at which the mothers of the students are enter¬ tained. Girls Intramural Sports are closely related to the G. A. A., because of the fact that the points needed to gain admittance to the club are earned by parti¬ cipating in the intramural sports, among which are: speedball, volley ball, bit pin baseball, basketball, aerial dart, baseball, and track. Elimination tourna¬ ments are held in badminton, ping pong, box hockey and deck tennis. The girls who take part in athletics do so for the enjoyment they derive, and, at the same time, fully realize that they are keeping their bodies fit; thus making their nation stronger. HOME EGONOMIGS GLUB HE Home Ec Club was established with the following purpose in mind: To promote interest in homemaking, to promote interest in Home Ec voca¬ tions, and to work for the general betterment of the school. This year there were thirty-one members under the leadership of the following officers: Sponsor, Miss Locke; President, Marjorie Childress; Vice-President, Norma Trenper; Secretary-Treasurer, Geraldine Child¬ ress; Student Council, Gladys Woodke. If On the day of initiation, which is looked forward to by old members and dreaded by new ones, initiates were kissing pans of flour, sayiag nursery rhymes backwards, and making flowery proposals to each other. Throughout the year, the Ag and Home Ec Clubs have had combined parties, sharing expenses equally. In order to acquire sufficient funds for coming expenses, the Home Ec classes made cookies, cakes, doughnuts and pies, which were sold, along with milk and orange drink, to the student body in the cafeteria. With the money, new sewing room equipment was purchased. For the first time, the club planned, prepared, and served a meal for the F.F. A. boys and their fathers at their banquet. They decorated the tables with hearts and candles since it was near St. Valentines Day. The most beautiful event of the year is the Mother ' s Tea which is held in the Spring. This social function is sponsored by the Home Ec and G. A. A. The crowning of the May Queen marks the highlight of the afternoon spent by the mothers in sipping tea, and becoming acquainted with friends of their children. SUNSHINE SLUB Standing: Bob Childers, Jim Hall, Helen Runyon, Jim Shumaker Bill Rust, Carol Bahr, Rosemary Sauer, Gerhardt Hahn. Seated: Pete Wehle, Bonnie Brownell, Dorothy Hayden, Esther Schreiber, Bob Aim, Dick Meyer, Mrs. Hetherington. 2. A. A. (from left to right) QJ Marie Govert, Rose Friday, Mary Little, Esther Schreiber Marie Friday, Carol Ploetz, Margy Sirois, Betty Kingery— Ellen Miller, Laura Stowell, Bonnie Brownell, Ruth VanDeurs- en, Graciabelle Lloyd. A Eva Hooley, Sally Miller, Alice Widdel, Sally Little, Betty Trump, Margery Ashton, Violet Connelly, Margaret Bailey, Jane Hayhurst, Pat Callahan, Eileen Callahan, Betty Larson. Dorothy Hayden, Jane Kimmet, Phyllis Ready, Geraldine Childress, Marcella Futhey, Betty Huebsch, Reba Creekmur, Barbara Schneider, Phyllis Viers, Mary Taylor, Bonnie Spry, Marjorie Little, Gladys Stasaitis. PRESS GLUB pZl HE Press Clnb was organized five years ago, with Mr. Brentliager as sponsor, for tbe purpose of helping with the lowelliao and Lowellette. Siace then, new duties have been added. Every year, is co-operation with the G. A. A., the Honor Blanket is given to the senior boy, who is elected by seven membefs of the Student Council, and eight members of the faculty. Heiscbosen on scholastic ability, honor points, athletic ability, citizenship, and leadership. The Press Club also puts the name of the winner on a plaque is the hall. Two years ago, a trophy waa purchased, and the basketball player who makes the greatest percentage of free throw shots has his name engraved on it. At the end of the school year, the officers are usually elected for the fol¬ lowing year. This year, Bob Ewer is president; Margaret Sirois, vice-president; and Carol Ploetz, secretary-treasurer. Margaret Bailey is student council member with Ray Magailanes as alternate. This year persons who wanted to join the Presa Club wrote articles that could be published in the paper for their initiation. Schedules of football and basketball games were sold this year to supply the clob with foods to carry on. Every year, members of ths Press Club who have done fairly outstanding work on the Lowellette and Lowelli n are selected for membership in the National organization of the Quill and Scroll. The club either pays part or all of the initiation fee, to be decided by the members of the club. This year the club paid the entire fee. ART GLUB A NEW member to our curriculum of clubs is tbe Art Club. It is devoted to the appreciation of art in general. Among the activities are let- tering, making posters, the study of perspective, and sketching. For tbe sketching, various members of tbe class were chosen as models, while the remainder of the class did the sketching. Eitra-ci ycular activities are an aid both to the Art Club and the school. Posters for the juaior and senior play, and various other entertainments were made by members of the Art classes. In order to raise funds for the club treasnrg initial and name pins were designed of- ' wood and sold to the students. Also, the entire group took part in a contest sponsored by American Legion Post 101. The purpose of this was to design an honor plaqne to be erected in Lowell for the boys and girls in the service from this vicinity. All the time of the members has not bees spent in work; there have been a few outside activities as well. Directly following Christmas vacation, a skatin| party was held at the Ewer residence, with Virgil acting as host. On April 11, tbe elnb held a picnic near the school bnilding. This club, under the direction of Miss Cook, boasts of thirty-five members. Capable officers elected this year are; Virgil Ewer, President; Joanne Albertson Vice-President; and Ray Magailanes, Secretary-Treasurer. Leona Ellis is the Student Council representative, with Marjorie Albertson as alternate. Ia order to hold any one of these positions the student must be an active member of the Art Clob, and have a B average in his school work. The Art Club is of pronounced interest to all who are interested in this subject and it is hoped that there will be an increasing membership each year. LOVELLIAN STAFF Standing: Mary Hasse, Jean Skureth, Esther Schreiber, Carol Ploetz, Dick Hayden. Seated: Betty Pavek, Marjorie Turner, Bob Ewer, Margy Sirois. LOVELLETTE STAFF Standing: Carl Beier, Dorothy Osburn, Graciabelle Lloyd, Dick Hayden, Carol Ploetz, Marie Govert, Ruth VanDeursen, Bill Jonelis, Louise Bailey, Maxine Duple, Betty Kingery. Seated: Margy Sirois, Georgia Corten. PRESS GLUB Last row: Harold Haberlin, Graciabelle Lloyd, Joyce Hayden, Jane Kimmet, Dick Hayden, Bob Ewer, Herbert Fredregill, Shirley Cool, Carol Hudson, Jean Skureth, Ray Magallanes, Dan Magallanes. Third row: Esther Schreiber, Bernetta Auterman, Phyllis Ready, Ellen Miller, Virginia Schreiber, Louise Bailey, Sally Gullstrom, Marie Kennedy, Pat Callahan, Mary Hasse, Carol Bahr, Kathryn Brownell. Second row: Dorothy Kenning, Barbara Mann, Margy Sirois, Margery Ashton, Jane Hayhurst, Sally Miller, Marjorie Turner Carol Ploetz, Valerie Ploetz, Gladys Woodke. First row: Ted Tappan, Barbara Cleaver, Rosemary Sauer, Phyllis Love, Marjorie Little, Betty Trump, Dorothy Osburn, Bonnie Brownell, Bonnie Spry, Gladys Stasaitis, Frances Thomas, Mr. Brentlinger. ART GLUB Miss Cook, Clothiel Fredregill, Virgil Ewer, Aline Doty, Leatha Hammersly, Bill Rust, Shirlee Pavek, Doris Sark, Ray Magallanes, Dorothy Hayden. ART GLUB (second picture) Standing: Jean Vinnedge, Joanne Albertson, Barbara Bailey, Barbara Schneider. Seated: Eva Hooley, Alice Poppe, Robert Phillips, Barbara Simstad, Arman Kasparian, Don Bahr, Ruth Poppe, Frank Childress. P .? . A. — - HE Future Farmers of America completed their first year of existence this year. The club, formerly known as the Ag Club joined the State and National Organization of F. F. A. in.June, 1948. The officers elected were: Jr. Klukas, president; Dorsey Chism, ▼ ice-president; Raymond Hasse, secretary; Charles Duncan, treasurer; Joe Abraham, reporter; and John Collins, watch dog. Dorsey dropped out in the middle of the year and Jereme Engel succeeded him as vice-president. During the summer months, meetings were held the first Wednesday of every month. In June, Jr. Klukas took the club to the Dunes State Park in a truck, to a two-day stay, where outdoor camping was enjoyed by everyone-even Mr. Little. Several purebred livestock sales were visited by the F. P. A. , and members bought animals of high quality. In January, the F. F. A. went to tour Chicago. The Board of Trade and the Field 1 s Museum were the main attractions. Donald Kenney and Jr. Klukas exhibited Angus steers at the International Liv Stock Exposition, with satisfactory results. A demonstration was given by Delbert Saberniak and Jr. Klukas, which won second prize at both district and state contests. Roy Dockwei ler and Jr. Klukas will go to the state contest with a demonstration in June, 1944. A Father and Son Banquet was held February 4, 1944, with almost everyone present. The Home Ec girls cooked and served the meal. Jr. Klukas, toastmaster introduced Reverend Brown as the guest speaker. This was the first banquet ever held by the F. F. A. In the future, this is to be an annual affair. Thus the book is closed on the first year of a successful F. F. A. Club. L Q LUB HE Men ' s L Club was organized in November, 1931, by Mr. Crow, with a membership of fourteen. However, a few years later, the club was dissolved. This year, on February 14, 1944, it was reorganized under the sponsorship of Mr. Milakovic, with a membership of twenty. All major lettermen are qualified to join. The officers, elected at the first meeting, are: Dick Hayden, president; Carl Beier, vice-president; Dorsey Chism, secretary-treasurer; and Robert Car- stens, student council member. The club constitution reads as follows: The club proposes a deeper interest in, and a more wholesome respect for the athletic program; it hopes to create a greater spirit, promote good fellowship, and develop loyalty among the potential athletes, as well as the lettermen of Lowell District High School. The duties of the L Club are: 41) Encouragement of respect for school traditions. (2) To take the lead in sponsoring proper school procedure. (8) To act as monitors of athletic equipment. (4i To protect all school property. $ To boost athletics. (6) To participate in the extra-curricular activities. (7) To maintain high standards of sportsmanship. (81 To preserve the honor of the L . (9) To assist in anything pertaining to athletics. With the preceding duties in mind, the members not only will uphold them themselves, but will try to see to it that the rest of the student body cooper¬ ates with them, and uphold the same principles. They will act as a guide to the rest of the school. In this manner, they plan for a better organized ath¬ letic program, and to further student interest in other extra-curricular ac¬ tivities about the school. LOWELLETTE I N October, 1934, the l Weekly was begun with Edwin Van Nada as editor. Getting it arranged into a well-organized unit took most of the first semester, but before the year was over, it had a force of seventeen active members who contributed bits of news to its pages. Mr. Ham ' s commercial J classes have always taken care of the printing of the paper. Marcia Shurte, our office secretary, was editor in ' 35, and it was in that year that the National Duplicated Paper Association awarded the L Weekly the rating of superior merit, which is the highest possible award. The paper was changed to a bi-weekly publication in 1936, thus accounting for the change in the name. It was during this year that a page was used by the N. D. P. A. for their Idea Book. Two editors were used in ' 39; one for each semester. In mid-term, the method of selecting editors was changed from a duty of the sponsors to staff election. The paper steadily became larger. In ' 40 ' 41 it consisted of eight pages. It was this year that the Vari-Typer was purchased. It permits the use of a variety of type and also automatically makes the right margin even. This year Dick Hayde n was editor. Mr. Ham and Mr. Brentlinger sponsors. Working under Dick ' s supervision were: Carol Ploetz, news editor; Carl Beier, sports editor; Margy Sirois, feature editor; Marie Friday, art; Dorothy Osburn, business manager; Graciabelle Lloyd, exchange; Betty Kingery and Lorraine Ragon, humor; and Bill Jonelis and Norbert Blanchard, circulation. The aim of the paper has been to encourage more school spirit in all school activities, to inform the students in an unbiased way, and present student opin¬ ion, and to further good sportsmanship. LOWELL I AN 1 N 1935, the Lowellian was established as an annual production of the senior class. It was edited under the sponsorship of Mr. Ham and Mr. Smith, with Helen Dahl as editor. Mr. Ham ' s typing classes did the typing and mimeo¬ graphing, and have continued to do so ever since. Mr. Brentlinger has J passed judgment on all articles that have been printed. Although the first year book was rather small, it has continued to grow until it has reached its present proportions. The second publication was made possible under Bill Tatman ' s supervision as editor. In 1937, new equipment was purchased and a better annual than ever was put out under the editorship of Joann Geer. Marcia Keithley took over the editor¬ ship in 1938, and in 1939 Adelia Ewer edited an annual that was awarded superior rating by the National Duplicated Paper Association. In 1940, the method of mounting pictures and writing up senior activities was changed. Mary Angela Eich was editor that year. In 1941 Mary Jane Callahan headed the Lowellian staff, and in 1942, Nancy Lou Spindler. Last year Betty Hudson took over the reins. This year Bob Ewer was editor. However, before the annual was completed, he had to leave for the army, so Esther Schreiber and Carol Ploetz took over as co-editors. In previous years the person selling the most subscriptions automa¬ tically became business manager. Ruth Poppe won the honor this year. Other members of the staff are Dick Hayden, Margy Sirois, Mary Kasse, Frank Childress, Roger Childress, Margaret Bailey, Betty Trump, Gladys Stasaitis, Virgil Ewer, Barbara Mann, Graciabelle Lloyd, Marjorie Childress, and Junior Klukas. As in the past, Mr. Blankenburg did most of the photography, and binding of the book. DISTINGUISHED and HONORABLE MENTION D HE Honor Roll of Lowell High is divided into two parts, the Distin¬ guished List and the Honorable Mention List. To get on the Distin¬ guished List is the highest honor, and to achieve this, the student must have an average of 3.6. Each grade is worth a certain number of points; A is four, B is three, C is two, D is one, and F and I are none. However, no one with a C on his card can be on Distinguished for that particular six weeks period. When a student gets on Distinguished, he is awarded a pin by the school. This he may keep as long as he is on Distinguished, or he may keep it all the time if he is on the list at least five of the six times. Each year, providing he gets on it five of the six times, a guard with an L, an H, and an S are added Thus a person will have a complete pin at the end of his senior year. To get on Honorable Mention List, the student must have an average of three points. This is still quite an honor, because he must have a straight B average to get it. Seniors on the Distinguished List and the number of times on it, are as follows: Bernetta Auterman, 4; Betty Pavek, 3; Marjorie Childress, 2; Robert Ewer, 2; and Dorothy Worley, 2. Those on Honorable Mention List are: Esther Schreiber, 5; Margy Sirois, 5; Marjorie Childress, 3; Dorothy Worley, 3; Maxine Duple, 2; Bettv Einspahr, 2; Phyllis Love, 2; Betty Pavek, 2; Clovd Casey, 1; Georgia Corten, 1; Robert Ewer, 1; Forrest Felder, 1; Dick Hayden, l; Irene Kennat, f; Dorothy Kenning, I; Bar¬ bara Mann, 1; Hollis Meyer, 1; Wayne Misner, 1; Dorothy Osburn, 1; Frances Thom¬ as, 1; and Gladys Woodke, 1. Juniors on Distinguished were: Betty Trump, 5; Mary Hasse, 4; Norma Trem- per, 3; Joyce Hayden, 2; Betty Little, 2; Margaret Bailey, 1; Ted Theis, I; Charles Walters, 1; Alice Widdel, l; and Russel Zak, 1. On Honorable Mention were: Jane Hayhurst, 4; Alice Widdel, 4; Margaret Bailey, 3; Doris Sark, 3; Charles Duncan, 2; Leona Ellis, 2; Joyce Hayden, 2; Joan Little, 2; Rita Stark, 2- Norma Tremper, 2; Bucky Carstens, 1; Frank Chil¬ dress, l; Francis Hamilton, 1; Mary Hasse, 1; Eva Hooley, 1; Betty Larson, 1; Thelma Lee, 1; Jack Quivey, 1; Theodore Theis, 1; Charles Walters, i; Venus Zam- azal, 1. Sophomores on Distinguished included: Geraldine Childress, 5; Shirlee Pavek, 4; Paul Norris, 3; Ruth Sender, 3; Joan Albertson, 2; Margaret Stahl, 2; Virgil Ewer, 1. Those on Honorable Mention: Roger Childress, 4; Virgil Ewer, 4; Sally Gullstrom, 4; Jack Lacy, 4; Sally Little, 4; Conrad Ludwig, 4; Jacqueline Gross, 3; Ruth Souder, 2; Margaret Stahl, 2; Norma Worley, 2; Joan Albertson, 1; Joyce Hayden, 1; Joyce Doolittle, l; Jane Kimmet, 1; Margery Miller, 1; Paul Norris, � ; Shirlee Pavek, l; Alice Poppe, 1; Mary Alice Schutz, 1; and Mary Taylor, 1. Freshmen appearing on Distinguished were: Eleanor Poppe, 5 ; Gladys Sta- saitis, 5; Phyllis Kelsey, 4; Mary Bryant, 3; Marjorie Little, 3; Valerie Ploetz 8; Kathryn Brownell, 2; Charlotte Karbrecht, 2; Marcella Futhey, 1. Honorable Mention: John Black, 4; Barbara Bailey, 4; Kathryn Brownell, 1; Joan Markstrom, 3 ; Bonnie Spry, 3; Valerie Ploetz, 2; Ray Beckman, 1; Shirley Cool, 1; Ray Corning, 1; Marilyn Frese, l; Charlotte Harbrecht, 1; Phyllis Kel¬ sey, 1; Marjorie Little, 1; Jimmy Shumaker, l; Joe Villers, 1. Though these people do not claim to be geniuses, they have gained for them¬ selves an honor that will stay with them forever. It is something that cannot be taken away from them. To be able to say that they have been on the Honor Roll at high school is something that anyone should be proud of, and we feel sure that these people will live up to the standard they have maintained in Lowell District High School. LOVELL I AN GONTSST ? HE annual Lowellian Contest was held again this year on January 28, when the various hone rooms selected the candidates for the boy and girl that is best looking, most popular, best athlete, and most likely to succeed. From this group, a boy and a girl for each characteristic was chosen by the student body on February 2 and 3. Each voter was required to pur¬ chase a defense stamp before he received his ballot. The results of the contest gave five seniors, two Juniors, one sophomore and one freshman the largest number of votes. The best looking girl was a small, black-haired senior, Frances Thomas, who has been here only two years. She came to Lowell from Merrillville in her junior year. The best looking boy was a freshman, a promising basketball player, Jimmy Hall. It is unusual for a freshman to take first place in a contest such as this, however Jim ' s well-rounded personality along with the fact that heisquite a handsome lad tossed him over the goal line. From the contestants for the most popular. Rose Schafer, a senior, received a majori ty of the votes along with Bucky Carstens. Rose was elected best athlete two years, most popular her junior year, and, to do things up right, won this year ' s contest as the most popular girL We can easily see why she took first place. Always willing to help, and always full of fun—that ' s Rosie. Bucky seemed to have wowed them by bis excellent basketball technique, and completely subdued them with a super-personality. In the first day of the election, there were two ties in choosing the best athlete. The first place for the boys included Lindy Wleler and Butts Aim. Marge Ashton and Sally Little tied for second place among the girls. But, after the close of the second day it was found that Butts pulled ahead of Lindy, and Margy Sirois took off the honors for the girls. Bob fthat ' s Butts ) is a star of football and basketball and seems to make real headway in both of them. Margy belongs to G. A. A. and is active in all girls ' sports. In the race for most likely to succeed, there seemed to be little difficulty in choosing the winner. Bob Ewer, senior class president, and president of three other clubs, received more than 80 per cent of the votes. Marjorie Turner, senior vice-president and defense stamp salesman used her grand personality to take first place for the girls. The contestants as selected by the various home rooms were as follows: Freshmen: Best Looking: Host Popular; Best Athlete: Most Likely to Sophomores: Best Looking: Host Popular: Best Athlete: Host Likely to Juniors: Best Looking: Host Popular: Best Athlete: Host Likely to Seniors: Best Looking: Host Popular: Best Athlete: , Host Likely to Jim Hall and Gladys Stasaitis Bill Teissedre and Barbara Bailey Joe Villers and Phyllis Ready Succeed: John Love and Mary Bryant Dick Meyer and Joanne Albertson Roger Childress and Phyllis Viers Arman Kasparian and Sally Little Succeed: Paul Norris and Ruth Souder Spoon Faverty and Rosemary Sauer Bucky Carstens and Margery Ashton Butts Aim and Eva Hooley Succeed: Frank Childress 4 Mary Hasse Jack Teissedre and Frances Thomas Dick Hayden and Rosemary Schafer Lindy Vieler and Margy Sirois Succeed: Bob Ewer and Marjorie Turner GIRL ' S GLEE (MB Back row: Donna Villces, Mary Bryant, Virginia Schreiber, Betty Trump, Margaret Bailey, Jane H yhurst, Maxine Duple, Eleanor Poppe, Shirley Clark, Norma Worley, Marjorie Miller. Front row: Joyce Doolittle, Mary Beckman, Sally Miller, Beverly Childress, Nina Shipley, Pat Callahan, Dorothy Worley, Mildred McGraw. BAND Flai Bearers: Betty Nomanson, Neil Jackson. Drummer: Earl Grelck. V : Junior Klukas, Roy Dockweiler, Norma Tremper, Bonnie Spry, Shirley Clark, Maysie Creekmur, Jack Vanco, Betty Trump, Charles Hatch, Carol Bahr, Barbara Cleaver, Kathryn Brownell, Betty Stolle, Margaret Bailey, Clyde Wietbrock, Louise Bailey, Dean Henry, Rosemary Sauer, Ann Isler, Bonnie Kenney, John Love, Bob Ewer, Barbara Nomanson, Sally Miller, Marcella Futhey, Harriet Hilzley, Mary Ann Claussen, Florence McLean, Jean Shipman, Dick Pear, Theodore Theis, Betty Little, Bill Huston, Barbara Bailey, Marcella Humpfer, Rita Stark, Dick Meyer. Twirlers: Barbara Schneider, Violet Connelly, Betty Huebsch and Eileen Callahan. MIXED GHORUS Last row: Barbara Bailey, Norma Downey, Rita Stark, Jean Vinnedge, Betty Stolle, Beverly Childress, Sally Miller, Jane Hayhurst, Margaret Bailey, Maxine Duple, Norma Worley, Betty Larson, Shirley Clark. Second row: Geraldine Childress, Ruth VanDeursen, Carol Hudson, Bonnie Brownell, Rosemary Sauer, Betty Trump, Margery Ashton, Mary Beckman, Jacqueline Gross, Mary Schutz, Marjorie Miller, Betty Nomanson. First row: Lucian Schreiber, Roger Childress, Junior Klukas Russel Zak, Kenneth Busselberg. BAND A TTEN-SHUN. M rk time. March. Two. Three. Four. Forward—March. Two. Three. Four. And so the school year began in September for the Lowell High School Band. It took three evenings of marching to get them back in shape to do it, but they made a really snappy showing among the Legion drum and bugle corps in the Labor Day parade. The first couple months were spent reviewing their knowledge of field and parade marching. Every day, weather permitting, they were on the football field, working out routines to perfection for performance at the home football games. After football season came to an end, they retired to the music rooms inside. Each fourth period was used for rehearsal of the entire band, while any extra periods a student might have could be used for individual and sectional practice Soon after they began their concert work inside, they elected officers for the coming season. They were elected as officers of any other organization, but given the titles of military officers. Cadet Colonel Junior Klukas serves as assistant to Mr. Jones, and Major Roy Dockweiler is assistant to Cadet Colonel Klukas. Captain Maysie Creekmur ' s duties are those of a regular secretary. It is her job to take attendance every day and write any necessary letter. Uniform are in charge of Lieutenants Louise Bailey and Marjorie Childress. Betty Trump was chosen to represent them in the Student Council. The Christmas Concert was given in the auditorium on December 22. The big number for this performance was Victory, a modern selection using parts of American folk songs. The regular band concert was supplemented with twirling exhibitions by the five twirlers, songs by the choral groups, and solos. During the illness of Mr. Jones, they learned their do-re-mi ' s under the direction of Mrs. Harter, who worked with them toward their spring concert. CHORAL GROUPS OT only is there a Glee Club, Girls ' Concert Club and Girls ' Octette, but the Music Department, under the direction of Mr. Jones, offers to freshmen a course in Music Appreciation on their alternating gym days. The first half, the girls have music appreciation Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; the boys, Thursday aad Friday. During the second half the days are reversed. The first semester the group was required to make up a scrap book to give them a better knowledge of composers, instruments, and, in general, how music is made. The second half was devoted to learning to understand and appreciate what they hear. Recordings of each style of writers and compositions were studied. They also study opera, symphony, and, really enjoy an all-around music course. The more advanced choral groups are Girls ' Glee Club, Girls ' Concert Club and Girls ' Octette. The girls ' Octette is composed of eight girls in the Concert Club with Margaret Bailey as pianist. The members of this Octette are Mary Beckman, Pat Callahan, Shirley Clark, Jane Hayhnrst, Marjorie Miller, Sally Miller, Betty Trump and Norma Worley. They have appeared before various clubs and other groups around town. From September to January there was a Nixed Chorus, but due to the change in schedule the boys were all required to drop out and thus the Concert Club was organized. The choral groups are closely related to the band and their main performances are at the Christmas and Spring Concerts in connection with the band, and at Commencement, Baccalaureate, and various other school activities. THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 0 say! can you see, by the dawn ' s early light, What so proudly we hail ' d at the twilight ' s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thru the perilous fight O ' er the ramparts we watch ' d, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets ' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thru the night that our flag was still there. 0 say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O ' er the land of the free and the home of the brave? 0 thus be it ever when free-men shall stand Between their lov ' d homes and the war ' s desolation! Blest with vict ' ry and peace, may the Heav ' n-rescued land Praise the Pow ' r that hath made and preserved usanation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto; In God is our trust! • And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O ' er the land cf the free and the home of the brave! TRASK and SOMMANDO First row: First Picture: Ray Magallanes. Second Picture: Kenneth Jones, Herbert Fredregill, Lee Corten, Charles Walt¬ ers, Harold Haberlin. Third Picture: Dick Reedy, Jack Vanco, Raymond Osburn, Earl Grelck. Second row: First Picture: Georgia Corten. Second Picture: (Cross Country) Standing: Mr. Little, Herbert Fredregill, Russel Zak, Gene Lloyd, Francis Hamilton. Front row: Kenneth Jones, Ernest Tyler, Charles Walters, Duane Childers. Third Picture: Dick Reedy. Third row: First Picture: Bonnie Brownell. Second Picture: Gene Lloyd, Dan Magallanes, Kenneth Jones. Third Picture: Esther Schreiber, Marie Friday, Mary Little, Graciabelle Lloyd. Fourth row: First Picture: Mary Little, Marie Friday, Second Picture: Carl Beier, Dick Hayden, Ray Magallanes, Jack Riggs. Third Picture: Jack Lacy, Charles McKinney, Bill Faverty. Fourth Picture: Betty Kingery, Rosemary Schafer. Fifth Picture: Graciabelle Lloyd, Esther Schreiber, Marie Friday. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE September 8—Griffith.There September 15—Crown Point.,.Here September 22 —Hobart. Here September 29 —Open. ???? October 6—Rensselaer.Here October 14—Monticello.There October 18—Crown Point.There October 27 —Valparaiso. Here November 3—Catholic Central.Here BASKETBALL SCHEDULE November 10—Open.???? November 17—Crete.There November 24—Kouts.Here November 28—Hebron.There December 1—Hobart.Here December 5—Grant Park.Here December 8—Open.. ???? December 15—Crown Point. Here December 22—Morocco. There December ??—Holiday Tourney. ???? January 5—Open..???? January 10—North Judson...Here January 12—Hobart.There January 16—Grant Park.There January 19—Griffith.Here January 23—Merrillville.Here January 26—Open...???? January 30—Dyer.Here January 31—Griffith.There February 6—Catholic Central.Here February 9—Crown Point.There February 14—Merrillville.There February 16—Portage Township. There BASKETBALL n_n InJ Danville, AVING only two maj or iettermen from the ‘43 season, and a new coach, the Lowell basketball season looked very glum. Bob Hayden, an ace player in ' 43, had enlisted in the navy and wasn ' t available. Bob Aim was rejected from the service so there was some hope. Mr, Keith DuBois, the coach, had graduated from Central Normal in and came here from LaPez, Indiana. Lowell 25—Hebron 35 Hebron, who was considered a pushover, came to Lowell for the opening game with four games under their belt and proceeded to take a victory. Lowell was ahead by one point at the half. In the next two quarters, Hebron pulled a war from our boys and won with points to spare. A good reason for this loss was that Hebron had the dead eye for free shots, hitt:rg 13 out of 15 attempts, while the Bed Devils hit 5 out of 19. Lowell 33—Hobart 48 Playing a team which was superior in height and knew every inch of their renowned cracker box gym,” Lowell lost its second game of the season. Buck Carstens and Bob Aim were high point men vyith 13 and 12 points to their credit. Bason,, Green and Wi moth of Hobart each had eleven points to his credit. Lowell 40—Grant park 34 Playing in Illinois for the first time this season, Lowell took the Grant Park Dragons by the tail and won their first victory. Bob Atm hit the high scoring path with !7 points. This game showed an increase in the accuracy of foul shooting. The Bed Devils hit 12 out of 19 attempts. Lowell 34—Crete 30 Crete. Illinois was the second victim of the up and coming Bed Devi! five. The Crete team was rated as an easy victor over a team which was at least half a foot shorter per man than they. At the half, it looked as if this prophesy was going to come true, for the score was 22 to 15. At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors of Crete stilt held a comfortab !e margin of S points. In the last four minutes of p ay, Crete still held their 6 point lead. Kasparian came in for Carstens with orders to put in a few baskets- -he immediately put 4 points on the board for Lowell. This was the usual spirit shown by Lowell teams of the past. Keep fighting till the end. Tying the score seemed to take all the fight from the bedraggled Crete players. Haydeh and then Wieter put through the two winning baskets. Kasparian, Aim, Hayden, and Wieler put through baskets in the crucial last quarter to win the game. Hayden lead the scoring with II points, Lowell 42—Morocco 29 Lowell was ready for the Morocco Beavers this time. The game between the two teams last year resulted in victory for Morocco, which was the only one they had all season. Poor officiating held the good basketball to a minimum. A m, Hayden, and Wieler fouled out along with two of Morocco ' s men. At the half, the score was Id and Id. The third Quarter showed some hot dead-eye basket shooting for Lowell as they outscored their opponents 13 to 3, and the Morocco team seemed to fold up. Bucky Carstens, short as he is, set the pace with IS points to his credit. Lowell ' 25 —Crown Point 29 The Bed Oevils lost the third football game of the season to the Corn City team. With only 12 persona I fouls being called during the entire game, the Corn City boys proceeded to do some down- fie Id blocking and used rough-house tactics superior to those they showed on the football field, offerees Kelly and Covington showed the way a basketball game should not be refereed, and it is or fervent hope to never see another like it. Riggs and Hayden lead the scoring for the Devils, while Matthews, flashy back from Crown Point, lead their frid five with II points. Lowell 34 —Hobart 65 All hope of taking the Hobart Brickies in the second encounter of the season was lost at the half; Hobart had a 12 point lead. A lack of defense seemed to be present in our team, as the Hobart players seemed able to score from almost any position. Carstens and A m were high scorers with 15 and II points to their credit. Lowell 26—North Judson 37 Playing “Ace ball teams on their home court seems to hinder Lowell greatly. Hobart took Lowell on their cracker-box floor, just as North Judson did in this game. Carstens and Aim were again on the scoring path while the rest of the Lowell players were held to 2 points. The Blue Jay ' s high scorer was Lemke with 17 points while the remaining North Judson team averaged 5 points per man. There ought a ' be a law. Lowell 37 —Grant Park 31 Ready to get back on the victory trail after three consecutive defeats, Lowell outplayed and outscored Grant Park for the second time this year. Butts Aim made himself the Dragon Killer. At the first contest he scored 17 points and he scored 13 during this game. This was the sixth straight defeat Grant Park has suffered at the hands of the Red Devils. Lowell 34 —Griffith 31 What a battle! What a game You should have seen it, Don ' t you remem ber. did see it. I ' m the guy who pounded you on the head during the last quarter. The first quarter ended with Lowell in the lead by 3 points. Every Red Devil had scored at least one basket during this period. The half ended with Lowell on top by a scant 2 points. The third quarter showed an inspired Red Devil quintet take the floor. Lowell outscored the great Griffith Panthers in this period II to 2. The fourth period showed championship basketball being played by both teams. First Lowell scored, then Griffith. Griffith scored again and again, making a desperate attempt to tie our team. The gun sounded with Griffith on the tail of a 34 to 3 score. Lowell 28—Merrillville 59 Having a relapse from playing marvelous ball at Griffith, the Bed Devils were overpowered by a superior Merrillville squad. The Metcalf boys had a field day; Bob made 26 points, white his brother. Bill, made 12, Bob Aim was high point man for Lowe! I. He made 8 out of 10 free throws and scored two field goals. Lowell 26—Crete 24 Lowell again hit the victory trait by a scant 2 points. Crete intended to win the game as revenge for the defeat suffered on their home court. The first quarter showed that a hard fought battle remained. 7 to 7 at the , quarter was the score. At the half, Crete held the lead, Id to 10. The third quarter Lowell forged ahead by one point, 16 to 15. The last quarter w as a thriller. Pipenbrink of Crete sunk a push shot from the foul line. Lowell took the ball out of bounds and rushed it across the line. A pass to Atm, who was fouled while shooting. He made both foul shots. Bern!, of Crete, brought the ball across the line and pumped in a longy. The ball was passed to Wieler. His set shot was good. Hayden got the ball and his long was good. Bene! is fouled and both his free throws were good. Hayden sunk another longy. Lowell took possession of the ball on a travel call on Crete. Hayden ' s third tong shot in a row won the game for Lowell, 26 to 2d. Lowell 35 —Dyer 33 The first overtime game for Lowell in three seasons. This game was really a thriller. Lowell ' s power was reduced as Hayden, Biggs, and Brown were out due to ill¬ ness. The half time score showed Dyer ahead by a scant I point. The third quarter ended with their lead increased by two points. The last quarter put Lowell under pressure to overcome this lead. Aim sunk a long to bring the score to 21 all. The regular game ended a second later. During the regular three minute overtime, each team scored 2 points. The sudden death overtime, in which the first team to score wins, started. The tat ter Dyer team got the tip-off, and fired a longy. It was no good. Bob A m took the rebound and dribbled to the center of the floor. He fired a long which swished right through the net, not even hitting the backboard. Lowell won 3S to Butts Aim was high point man with 20 points. Lcwell 26—Merrillville 40 What a game. Was it a thriller. The Metcalf boys were held almost score¬ less, but Cat low loosed his high scoring fever and practically beat the Devils singIe-handed in the closing minutes of the game. At the end of the first quarter, it seemed that it would be a dead game. Merrillville had the lead 8 to 2. At the half, Merrillville had 12 to our 2, The third quarter showed a determined group of Bed Devils pouring in points from anyplace. With four minutes left to play, the Score was 26 to 2d. Then it happened. Cat low poured in bucket after bucket. Hayden was high point man for Lowe 1 wi th 7 points; Biggs was newt with 6. Lowell 33 —Portage 43 Referee trouble seems to plague Lowell. At Crown Point, Uorrocco, and now, Portage. Hayden and Piggs both fouled out. Three Portage Indians also left the game. Lowell outplayed Portage the first half and were a single poin) ahead at the half. The second half, Lowell seemed to be slowed down with referee trouble. This fault could not be overcome. Sam and Pazzera lead the Indians to victory with 14 points apiece. Atm, again, was high point man for Lowell with 16 points. Lowell 21—Crown Point 29 On Washington ' s Birthday, Lowell got the axe from Crown Point for the second time this season. At the end of the first quarter, Crowi Point was ahead 5 to 2. Close defense on both teams was the keynote of the second quarter. The half found Crown Point ahead, 9 to 7. The third quarter Atm, Hayden and Piggs each scored 3 points to cut Crown Point ' s lead to I point. The score was then 17 to 16. At the very beginning of the fourth .quarter, Piggs and Wieter, both of whom had been playing superior defense, left the game on fouls. The last few minutes of the game showed a freshened group of But I dogs pump in 5 baskets and 2 free throws, while the Ped Devils only hit one basket and 3 free throws. Carstens and Hayden were high point men with 7 points. SECTIONAL TOURNEY Lowell 23—Griffith 30 I he Griffith Panthers hit a large piece of revenge from the Ped Devils when they defeated them in the Civic Center. At the half, an II to 0 score, in Griffith ' s favor, promised a hard-fought battle to come. The third quarter was 8 minutes of hard-fought, heads-up ball, The last quarter, Griffith jumped into a decided lead and was on top by 7 points at the end of the game. Bucky Carstens was high point man with 9 points. a — TRASK and GROSS GOUNTRY y NDER the direct!. displayed their s ton, Clark, North A triangular direction ol Hr. Little, opr track and cross country teams kills at meets with Roosevelt, East Chicago Wasbing- Judson and Crown Point. cross country meet with Clark and Hobart, ended with Lowell in third place. Clark had 30 points, Hobart 40 and Lowell had 61. In cross country, the team having the lowest score is the winner. The Lowell—fioosevelt meet was held September 30. The score of the meet was 26-81, a victory for Roosevelt. The East Chicago Washington team met with total defeat at the hands of our boys. The first meet was won by the Harr iers 22 to 33 and the second encounter found them ahead 23 to 32. Clark defeated our boys in the last game of the season 25 to 30, Pour boys, Jones, Lloyd, Riggs and Hamilton, received major letters for their efforts in cross country. The score in track is not figured on the same basis as cross country. In track, the team with the highest number of points receives first place honors. Two triangular track meets have been held so far. Lowell was the winner of the Crown Point, Griffith, Lowell meet. The score was Lowell 53, Crown Point 48, and Griffith 33. In the Crown Point, Merrillville, Lowell meet, Lowell placed second with 60 points. Crown Point carried off first place honors with 64 points and Merrillville could only acquire 7 points. North Judson defeated the Thinly Clads 58 to 51, in spite of the fact that Lowell took 7 out of 11 firsts. Lack of men to back up the main runner seems to be the greatest handicap of the team. The Little Five meet has not as yet been run, but it is one of the most outstanding events of the remainder of the year. INTRAMURAL SPORTS D URING noon hours, especially dnrlng the long winter months, intramural sports were carried on in the gym. Sjnce the girls used the gym for various sports from September until boys intramural began, it was de¬ cided the boys get the gym three days a week for intramural basketball. Each home room elected captains of their hardwood five. Mike s- Meat Maulers, Lee ' s Bees and the Blue Devils held highest positions on the intramural league. Girl ' s intramural sports were under the sponsorship of the G. A. A. since points are gained for admittance into that club by membership on teams. Major sports are speedball, hit- pin, volley ball, basketball and baseball. Added attractions in intramural sports were the battle of the sexes. After the senior girls won the hit-pin tourney, the senior boys decided they would like to demonstrate their arts. They made a good showing, too. The junior boys, all togged out in shorts, skirts and what have you showed the junior girls up, even though they had taken the tournament from the rest of the girls ' basketball teams. Intramural dancing was added to the list of sports this year. G. A. A. mem¬ bers were required to teach beginners to dance on Tuesdays, and Thursdays were for advanced dancing. This added sport went over very veil with the student body as well as tbe faculty. The junior girls took tbe speedball tourney with Aline Doty as their captain. Eva Hooley led them to victory on the basketball floor. The seniors took the bit-pin tourney under tbe guidance of Ruth VanDeursen, and Edna Hilt was tbe main slugger on the victorious volley ball team. Baseball has not as yet been played off, but I ' ll bet my bottom dollar on the ??? ' s with ?7? ??? as their captain. FOOTBALL Last row: Harold Walker, Melvin Knopf, Jack Riggs, Bob Childers, Dorsey Chism, David Keithley, Arman Kasparian, Roger Childress, Robert Curtis. Second row: Bob Shipman, Joe Abraham, Bob Aim, Charles Dun¬ can, Forrest Wietbrock, Frank Childress, Kenneth Busselberg, Milton Gerner, Coach DuBois. Seated: Coach Milakovic, Bob Sharkey, Clayton Bahr, Lorraine Ragon, Bill Jonelis, Carl Beier, Dick Hayden, Roy Karlson, Bob Carstens. Last row: Gearry Getty, Shyrl Snyder Waymond Kuiper, Ray Beckman, John Black, Robert Stowell, Herb Williams, Herb Staff. Second row: Coach Milakovic, Leroy Mueller, Richard Frahm, Sanford Huston, Bill Rust, Joe Villers, Jim Shumaker, Coach DuBois. Seated: Dick Meyer, Fred Wilkes, Ted Tappan, Ray Magallanes, Dan Magallanes, Robert Nelson, Jack Schutz, Don Mink. FOOTBALL OWELL lost most of it ' s football games during the spring and summer proceeding the 1944 grid season. Robert Hayden, regular left end, went into the Nava Reserve just — —i as spring practice ended. In mid-summer, Clyde Sark, our regular guard, and Thayne Fteener, reserve end, went into the Navy. It was known as school ended that dr. Wernz had accepted a position at Clinton. Ur. Rathburn was expected to take over his position, but a few weeks before the season began, he took the position as head football and basketba11 coach at Valparaiso. Ur. Mi Iakovic came from Michigan City to take over the full responsibility of coaching and developing a green bunch of inexperienced boys into a rugged grid squad. Carl Beier, right halfback, and Dick Hayden, left halfback, were the only two regulars returning from the previous season. Griffith 34 —Lowell o The first game, with Griffith, came just three days after school started. The game was a stunning defeat for the Red Oevi ls--94 to . Red Mack, high scorer of the Calumet District, caused the most trouble, scoring touchdowns when ever he felt it necessary. Crown Point 26—Lowell 0 A week after our defeat at the hands of Griffith, Lowell, still in bandages and p I asters, p fayed the arch enemy, Corn City. Crown Point averaged ten pounds more per man than the Devils. Lowell made a serious scoring threat in the third quarter, but when the gun went off Lowell was still in Crown Point territory, but scoreless. Hobart 48—Lowell 0 The third game was against the Hobart Brickies, who were out for blood, as the week before they had been defeated by Valpo 48 to 0. The game was just a reverse of that situation. Hobart ' s lines averaged 185 pounds per man, or 35 pounds more than Lowell ' s. All through the game, Lowell was unable to get across Hobart ' s 40 yard line. Catholic Central 26—Lowell 0 Journey ng to Hammond on a Saturday, Lowell lost it ' s fourth game to the undefeated Central Bears, 26 to O. Lowell made several threats in the first half. They were on the 2 yard line, Only to be throw for a loss. This happened twice during the game. There was evidence that Lowell was gaining power. The Bears had previously taken Tolleston by a tremendous score, and Lowell also fell into her den. Rensselaer 18—Lowell 7 The Rensselaer game was quite a game. It was the first game in which Lowell scored during the ' 44 season. 7?!e first quarter, the Bombers scored a touchdown and then with Lowell on the 25 yard line, the gun sounded. Fired by a determination to score, a touch¬ down or else, Lowell went into the second quarter with blood in their eye. Three plays later, Bob Atm went across for Lowell ' s first touchdown. Hayden ' s kick for the extra point was good. The second half, Rensselaer scored two touchdowns. The Red Devil line was playing superior defensive ball, as they smashed the Bomber line into the back- field several times as a group. Lowell was steadily getting more power. Monticello 19—Lowell 12 Lowell tost a mud-fest to Monticello because of a missed tackle. Had the water been a few inches deeper, bathing suits would have been the proper attire. Lowell showed the offensive spirit that had been tacking in previous games by scoring easily in the first quarter. Monticello, not to be outdone, went right on to score also. Both teams managed to get touchdowns in the second quarter, also. The third period was battled out in mid-field with neither team able to make any headway. The last quarter Monticello uncorked a double reverse which caught Lowell off their feet. The single person who might have stopped him slipped on the muddy ground barely missing the tackle. me touchdown was good, as was the extra point. Monticello won 19 to !2. Crown Point 14—Lowell 0 The second Devil, Bulldog battle was a thriller. Although the final score was 14 to 0, in favor of Crown Point, it did not reveal the true story of the game. Crown Point, working from the famous T formation, scored ear!y in the first quarter. Lowell took over in mid-field, after making 2 first downs, they were forced to kick. Crown Point took over, but was unable to progress with the ball. Lowell was a scant ten yards from Crown Point ' s goal when the gun sounded, ending the first half. Crown Point ' s only other score came on a blocked kick, which a Bulldog re¬ covered and took across the goal line. Lowell was becoming more and more determined to revenge themselves. The Crown Point ball carriers were being hit harder every time. The Bed Devils didn ' t give up until the final gun sounded. Valparaiso 25 —Lowell 13 The final game of the season was with Valpo. The first half was all Valpo. Lowell had the ball, but was unable even to make a first down. The first half ended with Valpo ahead by two touchdowns. The second half showed a determined group of Lowell boys on the field. Although they had lost all their games and were almost certain to lose this one, they would finish it with a fight. The opening kick-off; a Lowe 11 lineman recovered a fumble, and the Bed Devils were off. Two running plays to the right. Then Bob Aim, on a cut back, ran through the entire Valpo team for a €0 yard touchdown run. Valpo put across two more scores in rapid succession. Lowell received Valpo ' s kick on the twenty yard line, and ran it back 19 yards. A reverse kick netted 20 yards; a running play to the right, and a long pass from Atm to Hayden over the goal line were the plays which made Lowell ' s last touchdown. The gun sounded with Lo ' welI again close to Valpo ' s goat line. Season Summary The season, although it ended with eight defeats and no victories, could be considered a good one from the standpoint of plays and experience gained by the Lowell eleven that will take over the field next season. Skip Beier, whohas been the regular right half throughout the season, was chosen captain by the team at the end of the year. Major letters were awarded Carl Beier. Dick Hayden, Bill Jone is. Butts Aim, Clayton Bahr, Bucky Carstens, Boots Duncan, Robert Sharkey, Robert Shipman, Forrest Wietbrock, Joseph Abraham, Roger Childress, and Arman Kasparian. Roy Kar Ison, Kenneth Busse berg, Frank Childress, and Joe Vi tiers received minor letters. _ mm There ' s a habit I have nurtured, From the sentimental time When my life was like a story, And my heart a happy rhyme,— Of clipping from the paper, Or magazine, perhaps, The idle songs of dreamers, Which I treasure as my scraps. They hide among my letters, And they find a cozy nest In the bosom of my wrapper, And the pockets of my vest; They clamber in my fingers Till my dreams of wealth relapse In fairer dreams than Fortune ' s Though I find them only scraps. Sometimes I find, in tatters Like a beggar, form as fair As ever gave to Heaven The treasure of a prayer; And words all dim and faded, And obliterate in part, Grow into fadeless meanings That are printed on the heart. WANT AN ELEVATOR? i.... ?? FORWARD MARCH SHE KNOWS . IT ISN T SIX JILLS JIM ON A JEEP IS THE PICKLE ! GOOD, MARIE? j PHYLLIS SAVES HER SHOE STAMP I WHILE BARBARA THINKS OF MEAT POINTS. COME ON, DICK, COOPERATE SCHOOL ' S OUT EATING AS USUAL : WHERE ! DID j THAT COME ! FROM? I LET ' S GET THE RULE BOOK FIGHT ' EM. TEAM, FIGHT EM! STORY OP THE YEAR 1 OWELL Hifb this year, as in all the years behind it, has been a school of much achievement. Students carrying on the objects of education, mingling in classrooms, the laboratory and library, the auditorium, the campus, in the serious business of making creditable or outstanding ' records that have been partly recorded on the report cards. Leading figures, activities, and friendly faces in familiar places, will be memories never to be forgotten. This yearbook records every memorable and suc¬ cessful month at Lowell for the past school year. SEPTEMBER SI8HTS ii_r m 1, you all— I ' m absolutely happy to be back. The students and teachers still with the summer air about them, approach classes with dreamy eyes and tales to tell. ...Mr. Brannock enjoyed fishing, while vacation breezes lolled over him.big fish, too. New York City had the pleasure of seeing Margy Sirois and she had the pleasure of seeing many of its wonderful sights, including the sailors and the Statue of Liberty. Dick Hayden whipping things together for the first issue of the Lowell- ette. There are many new faces.one hundred and two freshies, greetings. We wish you a happy four years, full of pleasure and achievement. The G. A. A. sold magazines and the girls competed with each other in teams. The losing team sponsored a party for the winning team. Was it fun, girls? September 10 brought the first football game of the season with Lowell losing to Griffith, 34 to 0. On the seventeenth, Crown Point was victor over Lowell by a score of 26 to 0. A swell dance in the Legion Bnilding, sponsored by the juniors, topped off the evening. The 24th saw Hobart humble our Bed Devils with a score of 48 to 0. By the 25th, Lowell students and faculty purchased $728.30 worth of victory in the form of War Bonds and Stamps. 0GTGBER SIDELINES O CTOBER 1—Catholic Central downs the Red Devils 25 to 0. Club activity plans are under way with all officers elected and clubs ready to begin their work. A new club is started; the Art Club with Virgil Ewer as president. After a period of inactivity, the Sunshine Club is re¬ organized with Esther Schreiber in the president ' s chair. Ag boys go on a trip to Remington, Indiana to attend a Duroc Hog sale. The F. F. A. are hosts to the Home Ec Club on the fifth. Games were played and after these, refreshments were served. October 9 finds Sal Miller all in a dither. Why? She just received a letter from Bob. On the 19tb, the C. Y. 0. sponsored a dance with Dick Reedy ' s orchestra furnishing the music. All students brought their thinking caps to the auditorium, when V-Roy, the magician, spoofed them into seeing what was actually there, but was not on the 11th. October 15 sees a mud covered football field and a victorious Monticello. Score—19 to 12. Rensselaer pulled the wool over Lowell ' s eyes and won their game 18 to 7. Aline Doty led the junior speedball team to victory. October 20, Crown Point took their second game of the season 14-0. October 25, the looked-up-to seniors got together and ventured to Mary Little ' s farm to take a chance on a hayride. October 26, the students again went to the auditorium to hear a very interesting talk from a missionary from China. Estoline Whitehouse, Mildred Ruley, Iris Martin and June Cornell (a graduate of last year) let their golden voices ring out freely over WJOB, on the 28th. Bob Ewer was appointed 1944 Lowellian editor. The seniors gruesomely went through the awful session of sitting before spot lights, a camera and Mr. Blankenberg to have their annual pictures taken. Big Sister—Little Sister party acquainted all new girls to seniors. Sophomores, not be out-done, had a hayride, filled with straw and hot dogs on October 30. Dorsey Chism was elected president of the junior class, while Bob Ewer led the seniors off to a swell year. NOVEMBER ITEMS C ARL BEIER is elected captain of the 1943 Red Devil eleven. Marjorie Childress wins state 4-H championship award. Miss Rose starts those rugged old swats again with Skip the executioner and Barbara Mann one of the first receivers. Mr. Breatlinger takes the seniors to C. P. Criminal Court November 16, but only to study the law of the country although he may have had other ideas on the way over. Freshmen had their first party in the form of a very successful hayride on the seventeenth. The senior girls took the hit-pin tournament, only to be defeated by the stronger sex of the senior class later in the month. Army-Navy Qualification Tests for the boys over 17 were given. Kenneth Jones, Gene Lloyd, Jack Riggs, and Francis Hamilton received letters for skills displayed on the Cross Country Track Team. The patriotic students of Lowell started on a paper drive. The award of an $18.?S war bond was given to Kenneth Busselberg who brought in the most paper, 2700 pounds. All told, the students collected 37,000 pounds of scrap paper. The financial committee of the senior class decided to purchase a $457 sound motion picture projector for the school. Professor Valter H. Carnahan of Purdue, spoke to Lowell s tudents about the necessity of mathematics and science. Mary Hasse was the winner of a state demonstration contest at Valkerton for her dem¬ onstration on canning tomato juice. November 81, the Holy Name Auditorium at Cook proved to be a swell dance floor for the C. Y. 0. Thanksgiving dance. Turkeys were raffled off by the F. F. A. Mrs. Henry Hasse was the lucky winner. November finds that beginning of the basketball season and a victory over Hebron by a score of 35 to 25. Gene Flatt informs us that he likes Amy life but would rather be back at L. H. S. Jack Teissedre, Norbert Blanchard and Devon Clark (of Lowell Grade) crashed into a ditch on their way back from the creek to see about some rat traps. Norb spent quite a bit of time recuperating at St. Margarets. The brilliant juniors gave a victory sock dance in the auditorium, to conserve the rubber and leather of shoes of the students as well as the basketball floor. DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS ECEMBBR 3 saw Lowell ' s Devils fighting Hobart ' s Brickies at Hobart, and ending on the short end of the deal, 48 to 33. The production, Ever Since Eve, had finest junior talent catalogued. Grant Park meets Lowell December 7, and Lowell comes out on top 40-34. Seniors select Commencement invitations on the eighth. The hardwood calls again on the tenth and Crete loses to Lowell, 34 to 30. In a wild game, December 15, the Fed Devils did things to Morocco and won 42 to 20. The sighs and smiles heard from the seniors gave people to realise that their pictures had arrived. Intramural basketball began on the sixteenth day of this month. Crown Point bags Lowell in the Community building, December 17, by a score of 29 to 25. The Band and Chorus gave their annual Christmas Concert. December 21- lights decorated the Christmas tree and Dick Reedy ' s Orchestra gave out with plenty of jive while everyone took advantage of the mistletoe strung up by the obliging seniors. This was also in celebration of the beginning of the Christmas vacation. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to every last one of you. JANUARY FLURRYg )ELL, hello again. Enjoy your vacation? Glad to hear that you did. Was Santa good to all of you? He brought Cleone Stanley a ring from Johnnie, Marjorie Albertson a long awaited letter from Ray, Barbara Mann a letter and a special something from her navy man, Jean Skureth was given number one rating on Les ' s list and Skip Beier has new hopes with Marge. Nice going kids. Br-r-r-r-r. A cold January 3 came and all those sad school books came out of the lockers for a few mad days of review before examination day. The Art Club refused the thought of letting exams worry them and ventured out to Shurte ' s pond for a skating party. Bucky Carstens received a silver basketball for sportsmanship at Crown Point during the Holiday tournament, which found some people wearing out their shoe stamp. School spirit. Dr. Dinwiddle and Dr. Behmlander made a check-op on everyone ' s pearly whites. Mr. Jones has been o,t of school with the flu for quite a while now and everyone misses him. Seems to think he deserves more Christmas vacation than the rest of us. January 3 sees the band skating merrily on Klukas 1 pond, while the seniors prepare for their planned skating party at Shurte ' s. The juniors gave a roller skating party at the Palace in Hammond. A talk about Palestine, the people and their habits interested students in the gym one day. A joint Home Ec and Ag Club skating party was held on January 9. New members were initiated into the 6. A. A. black and blue from the antics they went through. January 12 saw Lowell really trimmed by Hobart ' s Brickies in a basketball game ending 65 to 34, Hobart ' s fa¬ vor. Pete Wehle attain! the name of Gabby—why? A sad day for Lowell was the 13th—examinations stared every gal and boy in the face as he walked into school that morning. But through the day only one injury was incurred. Sally Miller ' s slacks ripped. North Judson took Lowell for the third in a row, 37 to 26 on January 14. Jean DuBois decided to move to Crown Point. Could it be those C. P. fellows that interest her? January 17, the second semester starts. It won ' t be long now, seniors. Fourth Mar Loan also started that day. Come on, kids. Show your colors. The 18th, everyone looked their best; pictures were taken for the Lowellian. L. H. S. Red Devils upset the mighty Griffith Panthers in a red- hot game, with a final score of 34 to 31 on January 21. On the 25th, however, Bob and Bill Metcalf, of the Merrillville team, practically played against Lowell themselves, and won the game by a score of 59 to 27. The L. H. S. gym on January 28 was fairly jumping with fans when Lowell konked Crete out of the game 26 to 24. Everyone in school has so far broken at least two of their resolu¬ tions for the new year. What ' s the matter with the L.H.S. students? FEBRUARY FROL I 5 2 OWELLIAN Contestants were picked. F. F. A. Father and Son Banquet was held on February 4, with the Home Ec Girls serving. Ted Tappan wanted to throw in his English book when the second waste paper drive was on, _ but Miss Rose said, Neigh, Neigh, (little hoarse—she had a cold). — 1 L.H.S. student body saw a movie put out by the John Deere Company on the 7th. The Student Council got together on February 8 and elected officers—-Dick Hayden, president. Latin Club gave their banquet on the ninth. February 11 was the scheduled Crown Point basketball game, but it was postponed until the 22nd, on account of a snow storm. C.P. won, 29-21. The fifteenth brought the flu to Lowell High. Many of our students were stricken with it. On February 16, Lowell ' s Red Devils dropped the third in a row to Merrillville Pirates, 40 to 26. Junior and senior girls ' basketball started the seventeenth. The Portage Indians scalped the Red Devils, 43 to 36 on February 18. On that night, the seniors wrapped up real warm in blankets and furs, and ventured out to Jr. Klukas s farm for a sleigh ride. The L Club was reorganized, placing Dick Hayden in the president ' s seat. The senior class lost one of the best liked boys and also their class leader. Bob Ewer left for the Army. The bas¬ ketball intramural games started the 24th, with the freshmen winning from the seniors in the first game. The next day, the juniors won from the sophomores, and on the last day, the juniors won the tournament. Everyone welcomed Mr. Jones back to school on the 28th. Let ' s not have that happen again. Oh. Feb¬ ruary 29. Stop chasing that man, you two girls. Mann and Skureth seemed to have their hooks into their men and aren ' t letting go. Good work, girls. MARSH BREEZES Iris Marti March 17, HE tournament was the most important thing on everyone ' s tongue for the firs rfew days of the month. Lowell was beaten by Griffith by a score of 30 to 23. On the fourth, the regional tourney was held. March 10, the Girls ' Athletic Dance was given in the L. H. S. gym. The lettermen were the guests of honor. The dance was called the Basket Ball. The semi-final tournament games were held on the 11th. a, after a few weeks ' absence, came back to school a married woman, the first full length movie was shown in the auditorium. It was Top- per Returns, by Thorne Smith. The admission was 20 1 , and the proceeds went to the Red Cross Fund. That night, the Fireman ' s Ball was held in the gym. Bob Aim was awarded the free throw trophy, elected captain of the squad, and named high-point man. Bosse High, of Evansville, won the State Tournament on the 18th. Frances Thomas came to school arrayed in a green ensemble on St. Patrick ' s Day, and I do mean green. Pete Veble and Bob Childers, two of Lowell ' s boys, joined the Navy to fight for the freedom of our country. Good luck, boys. Barbara Mann came to school with a newly acquired sweater from Illinois. Nominations for the Honor Blanket were put under way. The juniors began thinking about the Prom. Make it good, kids. APRIL SHOWERS A PRIL comes, and with April comes the fools and the fool ' s prey. Ellen Miller and Dorothy Osburn were the prey, and Skip Beier, Dick Hayden, and Fat Ragon were the fools. The results of the task was, Ellen and Dot had their backs full of itching powder and couldn ' t get it off. Skip Beier and Jean Hill, and two people from outside of school were quite cut up when Skip backed his car into an oncoming choo-choo in Schneider, Indiana. April 7 was Good Friday, no school. Lowell, Crown Point, and Merrillville got together for a triangular track meet, with C.P. coming out first, and Lowell second. Ray and Dan Magallanes and Bob Aim tied for first place in the pole vault, 8 ' 6 . On the 22nd, Margaret Bailey came to school with her head in the clouds; Gene had just written her a letter. The 13th found the F. F. A. and the Home Ec Club having a party. The music department saw a movie about Jose Iturbi on the 14th. April 18 Lowell and North Judson bad a track meet. North Judson nosed out the Lowell boys, 58 to 51. The seniors of the schools in the Little Four Conference got together and decided to have a dance. It took place in Crown Point, with a swell orchestra, and Hobart, Griffith, Lowell, and Crown Point turning out about 150 strong for it. On the 20th of April, Lowell lost to Crown Point in golf. Thirty-six holes—23 to 1. The seniors did as well as Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard in their presentation of the “Cat and the Canary on the night of the 22nd. The band and chorus gav their annual Spring Concert on April 26, and everyone who attended was quite well satisfied. It was really good. April 27, another triangular track meet was held at Crown Point between Crown Point, Lowell, and Griffith. Lowell took first place by eight points. That night, the Athletic Banquet was also held. New officers were elected for the Press Club for next year. Mary Hasse will lead it. The juniors, after much hard work and thinking, decorated the gym and gave the annual prom for the seniors. The dance was very successful and was decorated beautifully. MAY FLOWERS y AY 4 was the Mothers ' Tea sponsored by the Home Ec and G. A. A. for all mothers of L. H. S. students. Frances Thomas was crowned Queen of the May—her attendants were Phyllis Love, Ellen Miller, Georgia Corten and Esther Schreiber. But the most outstanding day seems to be Honor Day which was held during the afternoon of May 12. The greatest awards, the honor blankets, were presented to Bob Ewer and Esther Schreiber as the outstanding senior boy and girl. Memberships in the Quill and Scroll Society were awarded to Bob Ewer, Esther Schreiber, Carol Ploetz and Dick Hayden. Bob Ewer and Marjorie Turner received the Danforth Fundamental Citizenship Awards. Marjorie also received the D. A. R. citizenship award. Mary Hasse was awarded a trip to Girls ' State and Hollis Meyer and Jack Quivey are to represent Lowell at Boys ' State. Carol Ploetz and Esther Schreiber received three semester scholar¬ ships to Indiana University, but were unable to accept them. Oral English awards went to Marcella Futbey and James Weeks in the freshman class and Jackie Gross and Margaret Stahl for the sophomores. Betty Trump and Mary Hasse received the C.S. History awards. May 14—Baccalaureate—the Reverend Braun addressed the seniors. May 19—Dr. Edwin Barlow Evans delivered the Commencement address. Happy vacation everyone. See you next fall. CHANGES SINGE THE WAR INCE the war, many, many hunorous things have been floating around the f school--not that we weren ' t humorous before, but I was referring to those somewhat and sometimes, humorous moron jokes. It seems they are contagious and they are making morons out of all of us, too. When you V ' —see a few heads together in the Library, you can bet your bottom dol¬ lar they are telling those moron jokes. Walking through the hall, you hear, Hey, kid. Did you bear about the little moron who thought he was Hitler- he was? Or the blind moron who picked up a pick and shovel, and saw? Then there is the modest moron who went into the closet to change his mind. Those circulate so fast you just can ' t keep track of them. Talk about keeping track of things, this rationing changes so fast, you can ' t take weekly shopping trips anymore because it would take you a week to find out which points are due, which are about to expire, how much each one is good for, what is and what is not rationed this week. It is worse than running the gauntlet being a clerk in a grocery store these days. The thing which is changed mostly and noticed greatly by the girls at school is, of course, the man shortage. Girls walk solemnly through the hall with no men to laugh with or at. Many a girl has as her theme song, They re either too young or too old. There are some left, but so many of them have learned to say Hello-o-o-o-o just the way it looks there. (Did yon ever hear, or hear of, a wolf? Well???) Rosie the Riveter was making the rounds here, along with many other war songs. The girls by that name can decide for themselves whether they wish to feel flattered or insulted. While w ' e are on the subject of Rosie, she and a good many other girls, are sporting diamonds on third finger, left hand—and to be sure, it is some serviceman, whether it be soldier, sailor, or marine, she is waiting for. These poor civilians. Ah, yes. Gas rationing. It has brought the slogan Share a ride to light. It doesn ' t stop having parties and fun, but finds people piling one on top the other for a crowded, but enjoyable, ride. Of course, this is hard on tires, but that worry will be thought about when we are riding around on the rims. Fashions at school, for a time, were completely changed. Boys wore toot suits or bright plaid or checked pants,while the girls don the boys plaid shirts and match them with their slacks or overalls. The girls also drug out candles, nuts, corn, and what have you, to make necklaces. Many novel ideas were brought out as a result. Even macaroni was colored and strung. In place of rubber soled shoes, you could hear wooden soled shoes coming clink-clank down the halls of Lowell High. Two different colored socks helped to beautify the legs. The boys needed the nylon for their parachutes so leg make-up served the purpose very effectively, until a rain storm came up. Instead of the usual boy and girl routine at the movies, or going to foot¬ ball and basketball games, track meets, and dances, you find a carload of girls setting out for the occasion. When cars are not available, you even find them walking. While the boys are being trained at army bases or getting stronger over there the girls are also preparing for after the war. Taking commando training has helped greatly in the development of muscle. The girls feel they would like to learn a little ju-jitsu, but have come to the conclusion that if they are strong enough to roll 13 to 15 pound bowling balls all evening, they are certainly capable of handling any man. Instead of spending all the weekly allowance on ice cream, movies, and other pre-war entertainments, you find many people backing the boys and investing a portion of their allowance in bonds and stamps. So, you see the war has changed nearly everything and everyone. The students here have been willing to adjust themselves to critical conditions. They 11 gladly do without nylons, and endure rationing for the boys. Tehy 11 gladly in¬ vest money in bonds and stamps to speed up victory and get their fathers,brothers and friends back home again. NAME NICKNAME FAVORITE SUBJECT HOBBY Albertson, M. Auterman, B. Bailey, L. Beier, C. Blanchard, H. Brownell, B. Casey, C. Childress, M. Cor ten. 6. Creekmur, M, Dockwei er, R. OuBois, J. | Duple, M. Einspahr, B. Ewer, R. Felder, F. Fredreg i , H. Friday, M. Friday, R. Ceren, D. Haber I in, H. Hayden, D. Hammers ley, L. Hilt. J. Hilt, E. Hudson, C. Is er, M. done!is, 9. Jones, K. Karl son, R. Kennat, I. Kennedy, F. Kenning, O. Kingery, 9. K ukas, Jr. Krueger, 0. Laskey, L. Little, M. L loyd. Gene Lloyd, Gracia Love, P. McKinney, C. Mage I lanes, 0. i Magat lanes, R. | Mann, 8. J Martin, . Meyer, H. Miller, E. Horn an son, B, Osbum, 0. Pavek. B. P oetz, C. Poppe, R. Pounds, L. Ragon, L. Ru ey, M. Schafer, R. Schreiber, E. ! Singleton, J. Sirc is, M. Skureth, J, S tan ley, C. Sioweit, L. Tapp an, T. j Taisseire, J. ‘ Thomas, F. Turner, M. I farDeursen, R. W ' H •?. , P. Kelli, E. Wte. ' er, R. t oodke, G. Worley, O, Squirt Berny Wee re r Skip Horb Brownell Handsome 1 Marge i Georgene Midge Doc Jeannie Pete Snickle Effie Fossie Herb Mini Ros i e Snapper | Hap i Dixie i Lee Jelly 9. ! Beefie I Hud j Fanny Hefty : Kenny Swede I Ike Shorty Dot Zumbor Whitey Les Little i Posey 1 Happy I Lovey i Chuck | McGinny McGinny Patch Sury Barbie Orrie Kip McGee Fat Millie Rosie Essie Brat 1 Maggie j Spotsey rmy Lolly Teddy Tessie Fat Marge Vannie I Phy j Eee I Lindy | Imp I Maisie Latin Typing j Typing Government ! 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Hertz Are you kiddin ' I Oh peanuts AMBITION WEAKNESS PET PEEVE Traveler Pistol Packin ' Mama Gossip Stenographer Wavy hair and blue eyes Peck less dr ivirrg- Shorthand Primary Teacher Mi Ik Shakes Government Bartender Knees Drinking women Marine Junky cars Isn ' t he the cutest boy’! Nurse Mashed potatoes and gravy Jeep Stay as sweet as am Frank Sinatra Women Housewi fe Charles Government Write a booh Cokes Oisappo in tmen ts Bookkeeper Basketball games Government Musician Senior English Study Hall Private secretary Drummers and Dyer Conceited people Secretary Sailors Little Sister Carol Peg s tered nurse Bowling Drivers who won ' t dim Horsedoctor Women Stuck up people Divinity student Women Teachers Army Air Forces Mind Slow service Beautician Black hair Senior girls in love Quadruplets Sea Bee (Pay) Smeared nai polish Private Sec Soldiers Blue Danube swung Traveling Jack and Norb Bowling Bartender M. Friday J. 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