Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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SENIOR HISTORY One hundred seventeen scared and curious Freshies en¬ tered Lowell High School in ' 45. After a delayed period of E etting acquainted we chose joe Williams as our leader; Jim harkeyj to assist him and Jannie Randolph to keep the re¬ cords and the money. Dick Norris and Ray Connor were eli¬ gible to the L club. Lowellian contestant winners were Jim purkey and Jean Childress for their charm and beauty; Terry Miller and Patty Martin as the personality kids; for litheness and playing ability JoAnn Brownell and Dick Norris; Darrell Cavinder and Ann Spannan supplied the brains. We came back in ' 46 more confident and sure of our¬ selves, this time we elected Darrell Cavinder as our com¬ mander-in-chief, with Terry Miller as his co-pilot, Jean Childress as keeper of the check book and roll caller. Alter various discussions we decided on blue and white as class colors. We took a few more liberties this year by giving two parties. Darrell Cavinder, Wayne Walters, Dick Norris, and Ray Connor gave their contributions to athletics. we were well represented in the clubs. Ronald Gross and jean Childress, best looking; Jerry Little and Patty Martin, most popular; JoAnn Brownell and Dick Norris, best athletes; Ann Spannan and Darrell Cavinder most likely to succeed, were the results of the year ' s Lowellian contest. Terry Miller, Bob Carroll, andpatty Martin were elected to the driving seats in ' 47. junior play. Junior and Senior prom, and the selection of our Senior rings were the out¬ standing projects of the year. Tho se Websters 1 , was the title of the play presented by the class which was a hugh success under the guidiance of Miss Thompson. Magazine sales was the money making projest of the year. By .this time we were well represented by our boys in all athletic functions. Lowellian winners.- Lucille Schutz and Gene Lehman took care of the looks and glamour department- Marjorie Leach and Bob Gross headed the category for wit ana popularitv; Dick Norris and JoAnn Brownell were first in the division of sports; Joan Minninger and Kenneth Childress, were chosen as firsts in scholarship and ambition. We came back in ‘48, Seniors, with a determination to appropriate money for a hopeful trip. With class elections the women took over with Joan Minninger handler of the gavel, Ann Spannan trying to be helpful, and Patty Martin keeper or the money bag. We had several money making projects, anong the m the new idea of soup sales. Our Senior boys took the spotlight with eight on tne varsity basketball team. Senior Play Cast Herbert Go e. Robert Carroll Marge Gage. .Ann Spannan Barbara Gage . Margaret Lee Paula Gage . Jetha Pickens Sarah Gage . Kqda Taylor Jonathon Rockwood. . Darrell Cavinder Mathilda Rockwood . Marylee Cuivey Matt Rockwood . fforbert Shroka preida . Pat Searle Mr. Loomis. ... .. John Beckman Carson . Henry Kqszuoa Uncle Valter . Kenneth Childress George Hasted . Ray Genge “January Thaw, Senior play, was the story of a new Eng¬ land family who moved into an oia house restored to its colo¬ nial state. Complications set in when the original owners returned to take possession of their home.