Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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THE CAST Tommy Albright . Jeff Douglas . Archie Beaton . . . Harry Beaton Andrew Maclaren Fiona MacLaren Jean MacLaren . . Meg Brockie .... Angus McGuffie . Charlie Dalpymple Mr. Lundie . Frank . Jane Ashton .... Phil Slaman Rodney Schoon . Allan Martin Laurence Ketelaar . . John Livengood Monica Beckmann Mary Gunnerson . Jean Abraham Pat Mikels Ritchie Buchmeier . . John Billings David Gunnerson Janet Stuhlmacher Mr. Lundie I John Billings) tells the story of the miracle of Briga- doon to Tommy Albright (Phil Slaman I as Fiona I Monica Beck¬ mann I looks on. Choir Presents Brigadoon Brigadoon was a town which had been saved from a band of witches in the eithteenth cen¬ tury by a Miracle of God which allowed it to appear only one day in each century. Two American adventurers, played by Phil Slaman and Rod¬ ney Schoon, find Brigadoon on a day when a wedding is to take place. The two men are fascinated with the quaint old village and decide to stay for the wedding. After a beautiful day together, one of the Americans, Tommy, falls in love with one of the girls of the village played by Monica Beckmann. After Tommy decides to stay and marry her, the old schoolmaster, played by John Billings tells the story. Through the influence of his friend. Tommy returns to Amer¬ ica rather than be a part of the strange village. He can find no peace, however, and soon returns to Scotland to find his true love. Frank I Dave Gunnerson) listens to the problems of intoxicated Jeff tRodney Schoon) after Jeff had returned from his un¬ believable trip to Scotland.

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Jean Abraham. President of the GAA. begins the Mothers’ Tea by welcoming all in attend¬ ance. The 1968 May Queen and Court from left to right: Marian Brown. Debbie Mansell. Judy Nord, Queen Cathy Flatt. Flower Girl. Tina Holloway. Nancy Gudgel. Geri Pancini, and Pam Anthony. Mothers’ Tea Raindrops on Roses ” was the theme of this year ' s annual Mothers’ Tea. The Tea was held in the Lowell High School Gym on May 9. at 7:30. The gym was decorated in shades of pink, highlighted with paper roses and arrangements of fresh flowers. The evening began as Jean Abraham gave a welcome to all the mothers. Next came the parade of the Queen and Court. Following this was the entertainment which consisted of a song by the GAA officers (right) and a style show prepared by the Home Economics club. (Above) Janice Coates and sisters model sleepware made by Janice. 21

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The townsfolk of Brigadoon aboveI look on as some of the men bring back the body of Harry Beaton I Laurence Ketelaar) after he was killed trying to leave Briga¬ doon. Tommy Albright (rightI played by Phil Slaman and Fiona MacLaren played by Monica Beckmann, embrace a sad good-by when the time comes for Brigadoon to vanish for another century. Mr. Lundie IJohn Billings) performs the wedding ceremony (below) of Charlie Dalrymple (Ritchie Buchmeier) and Jean MacLaren (Mary Gunnerson). Meg Brockie (Jean Abraham) sings about the loves of her life (lower right) while Jeff Douglas (Rodney Schoon) falls asleep.