Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1972 volume:

The 1972 Lowell High School Yearbook Staff cordially invites you to turn through these pages and enjoy with us the school year 1971-1972 as seen through the eyes of Lowellian-1972 A Time For Athletics lb Ai tivities oO Academics 10b Students 128 Seniors 148 Closing 188 1972 LOWELL IAN STAFF C oordinator Dan Shumaker Ass t Coord C athv Regnier Advisor David Hunt Business Manager Mike Ham LAV OUT DEP A RT M ENT Chairman Pam Busovskv Staff Theresa Babcock Call Anderson Barbara Schock COPV DEPARTMENT Chairman Lynne VVoolfolk Staff Lana Gilliland Kathy cox Maree Neal Margo Warne Mike Sharkey PHOTOGRAPHV DEPARTMENT Chairman David Hunt Chief Photog Cathe Boyles Secretaries Kassi Mitchell Debbie Proper Lowellian 2 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to reap; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to breakdown, and a time to buildup; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; • • A time to get, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; A time of war, and a time of peace. Ecclesiastes 3:2-8 A Time To Embrace, A Time to Refrain From Embracing; % LOWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL __ Groove STUDENT ' S NAME | Mod Time Begins-Ends Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Class Rm. Tchr. Class Rm. Tchr. Class Rin. Tchr. Class Rm. Tchr. Homeroom 8:15 8:25 1 8:30 9:00 £nqll C ff f 2 9:05 9:30 4 V 3 9:35 10:00 AL AL Alql 8 Alai 8 4 10:05 10:30 i ftp yinll IMS J 5 10:35 11:00 fclS 6 11:05 11:20 iia Wttet Lfl t 7 11:25 11:40 $ l 8 11:45 12:00 .Uute-Vy 9 12:05 12:20 [- 10 11 1 : 5 1 :40 12:45 1:00 N t hfWTV c ,b ■—■ — 12 1:05 1:30 iftOTC- Jfil Xml $0TC io7 13 1:35 2:00 4 14 2:05 2:30 lE MU PE s rv PE 7 iT 15 2:35 3:00 i 16 3:05 3:30 r 1st Marking Period Goode , IS- LOWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lowell. Indiana STUDENT GRADE IO MARKING PERIOD 1st 2nd 3rd Semester SUBJECT G N G N G N Sem. Exam Sem. Grade Cr. 1 E:nc ‘ JL c- 8 ' I i 8+ C A J. T A 12; c+ t C B 8- i Cr dJo llA riJa-L. £r - £t S D 2 7ssA O ' c- J? C+ c+ i SCHOOL YEAR 19 H I SEM. 1_X_2_ GRADE REPORT GRADE EXPLANATION A-EXCELLENT d-below average B-VERY GOOD F-FAILURE C-AVERAGE I -INCOMPLETE TEACHER NOTATIONS 1. ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY 2. CO-OPERATIVE ATTITUDE 3. GOOD STUDY HABITS 4. Showing improvement 5. INATTENTIVE 6. POOR USE OF TIME 7. POOR ORAL PARTICIPATION 8 FAILS TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS 9 DISCOURTEOUS BEHAVIOR 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Total Absent Tardy 10 :iass. IQ Friday Rm. Tchr. nir C IS 1 f ronl P 5 I L, r : lip f — . 7 ) T iil iL A Time To Keep f OFFICE REQUEST Date £ f V 19 H tq Hr. Uuu h _ Room C- 9 __ Please send T. B t (vcoAe to k Principal 1 s Office _ Ass ' t. Prin. Office Guidance Office Dean ( ' immediately _When convenient _ End of Mod after Roll Dismissed from above office at _ Signature A Time For Athletics Devil Defense First Devil placekicker adds another point to scoreboard after Devil touchdown. Coaches study game from sidelines. Quarterback Hile calls plays, while huddle listens intently. Dan Butor breaks another kickoff return for a long touchdown run. Barry VanDuersen sweeps around end for a large gain. Munster Lowell 7 Opp 21 Whiting 50 0 Crown Point . 34 7 Hammond Tech 0 7 Merrillville 0 0 Calumet 19 2 Griffith 10 0 Lake Central 0 0 Highland 7 13 Bishop Noll 6 26 This year ' s 4-4-2 record doesn ' t look impressive, but when a team is predicted to be last out of eight teams in the conference and ends up fourth, something has definitely been accomplished. Now that the players look back upon the season, they can see that if they had a few breaks against Highland or Munster, they could have had a much better record. The record certainly doesn ' t tell every¬ thing about the team. Our team had as much, or more, ability than any other team that has ever played for Lowell. The team and the fans will remember the 34-7 trouncing of rival Crown Point and the tying of state ranked Merrillville. Our team had one of the toughest defenses in the area. The defense, led by Char¬ lie Drewry, was number 1 in the conference and held opponents to an average of 7.6 points per game overall. The defense also compiled four shutouts over the season. The team also had many individual stars. Charles Drewry, Devil line backer, was named all-conference and all-state, while Mike Sharkey was all-conference and all-area tac¬ kle. Quarterback Randy Hile estab¬ lished himself as one of the top fak¬ ing quarterbacks in the area. Even though we had many individ¬ ua l stars, it was still a team effort. This team success can be attributed to the head coach Frank O ' Shea. He was dedicated to the team and in¬ stilled pride in the players and is one of the best coaches in Northern Indiana. We should also mention the gallant coaching of Coach O ' Shea ' s assist¬ ants. Assistant Coaches Bill Worn- hoff, Mike Sullivan, and Jim Novo- sel combined with Coach O ' Shea provided a football coaching staff that produces winners. The team will remember wonderful highlights such as the hot sweaty summer practices, the Randy Hile passing drill routine, Rex Cun¬ ningham ' s dead uncle that wasn ' t really dead, and Mike Peterson stumbling back to the huddle in the Hammond Tech game. Page 19 sponsored by Alt Arco Fuel Service, Red Devils Go With Arco 696-0717 Lowell,Ind. Red Devils Fourth In Conference A host of opponents bring down a Devil ball carrier. Co-Captains Ralph Midkiff and Charlie Drewry Page 20 sponsored by Pilcher Publishing Co. Inc., 116 Clark St. Lowell, Indiana, 696-7711 Quarterback Randy Hile eludes tackier and heads downfield to pick up first down while a Devil blocker paves the way. t 36 , Head Coach Frank O ' Shea shows the stress of a game. Page 21 sponsored by Lowell Tribune, Cedar Lake Journal, South Lake Advertiser, 116 Clark St., Lowell, Indiana, 696-7711 Lowell Red Devil Football FRONT ROW: Mick Milakovic, Mike Sharkey. Mike Peterson, Paul Steiner. Steve Sark, Don Herlitz, Tom Little. BACK ROW: Randy Hile, Charles Drewry, Mike Smith, Steve Jensen. Mike Smith, top Devil ground gainer, shows the tension of a game. Coaches Bill Wornhoff, Frank O ' Shea, Mike Sullivan, Jim Novosel. Randy Hile (14), quarter back of the Devils, grinds out tough yardage against Hammond Tech while Dan Butor (20) blocks. FRONT ROW: Randy Wietbrock, John Jurs, Rex Cunningham, Larry Workman, Doug Hales, Stan McLellan, Dean Hoover. BACK ROW: Terry Brownell, Barry VanDuersen, Don Gwyn, Dan Butor. FRONT ROW: Carey Foley, Bob Wesselhoft, Dan Huseman, Roger Ohlenkamp, John Gwyn, Steve Schmelter, John Ziegler. BACK ROW: Ralph Midkiff, Rich Presley, Paul Smith, Steve Carter. FRONT ROW: Bob Kronsell, Tim Tilton, John Zukley, Dennis Hagenwald, Barry Belstra, Terroll Padget. BACK ROW: Ralph Ballou. Mark Allie. Page 23 sponsored by Certified Super Foods (East Side-West Side) Cedar Lake, Indiana J.V. Football The Junior Varsity football player is a lonely individual. His games are not well attended, he is not the dar¬ ling and hero of the school, cheer¬ leaders do not chase him around for dates, and he feels little recognition for the battering he takes both in practice and in games. His is a life of silent striving with a higher goal always to be reached. The J. V. footballer works hard; just as hard as the varsity player in practice; he works harder in many games be¬ cause the J.V. squad is always un¬ derstaffed and not as well equipped. But he continues to work and sweat and bleed because ahead, somewhere next year or the year after, THERE IS THE VARSITY. AND EVEN MORE THAN THE J.V. YEARNS FOR THE VAR¬ SITY, THE VARSITY NEEDS THE J.V. TOMORROW ' S HERO. „� ‘ $ ' ■H 1 . ■ ; I m - I Frosh Football Munster Lowell 6 Opp 6 Griffith 0 20 Merrillville 0 40 Taft 6 18 Lake Central 8 25 This year ' s freshman football team did not have a winning season, but they did learn to do up-downs while they learned fundamentals. Among the outstanding features of the team were the blocking of Pat Dougherty and the running of Bob Brummet. These boys could devel¬ op into one of the best varsity teams Lowell has ever had. Both Coach Skvara and Coach Hurst feel that greater successes can be ex¬ pected from them in the future. DETILS FIRST ROW: K. Shellhart, A. Springsteen, M. Kasparian, J. Husiar, M. Sampson, J. Hagenwald, R. Small, B. Shellhart, D. Langen. SEC¬ OND ROW: Coach Skvara, B. Brummet, E. Patz, K. Tunnell, R Gross. M. Kormandv. T. 0,sburn, Coach Hurst. THIRD ROW: C. Bales, D. Wilson, G. Molden, K. Kersey, D. Grelck, B. Decker, P. Schmelter, A. Poppe, P. Stark. FOURTH ROW: A. Hyatte, P. Dough erty, G. Hooley, D. Frizzell, T. Miller, B. Metz, D. Frizzell, G. Nance, J. Karlson, J. Black. Page 25 sponsored by Lowell Legion Lanes, 108 Commercial, Lowell, Indiana 696-7401. KNEELING: Don Stuart, Gary Ross, Jeff Pasemiak, Ben Rzonca, Tim Ken Stuart, Dan Rust, Dane Schuyler, John Snyder, Steve Schwanke, Anderson, Terry Anderson, Dave Griffith. STANDING: John Sheets, Dan Shumaker, Coach Ouwenga. 1971 : Disappointing Season Although 1971 was a disappointing season for the roadrunners, all was not lost. It should be noted that the conference was one of the toughest in the state and two teams from the conference placed in the state meet. Senior Ken Stuart was this year ' s most valuable runner, while Sopho¬ more Dan Rust was the most im¬ proved runner. Much spirit was displayed by the team during the year. Most of this can be attributed to the unpredict¬ able” co-captains, Steve Schwanke and Dane Schuyler. The two co¬ captains ' leadership and humor kept the team going during the sea¬ son. Between the laughing, the warm-up calisthenics, and the soc¬ cer and touch football games, work was accomplished. At the end of the season many runners had cut their times tremendously. In the sectionals this improvement showed up as we beat a few of the teams that had beaten us previously. During the season many under¬ classmen gained the experience needed to provide the nucleus for a strong team in the future. Through guts and determination, these young runners will develop into fine athletes. Page 26 sponsored by Stuhlmacher Soil Service Lowell 70 Rensselaer 24 Hebron 58 Knox 87 Lowell 139 Highland 36 Crown Point 40 Munster 44 Lowell 19 Grant Park 36 Lowell 126 Griffith 21 Highland 38 Lake Central 102 Lowell 24 Kankakee 34 Lowell 35 Hanover 21 Lowell 145 Highland 31 Merrillville 41 Calumet 54 Lowell 36 East Gary 32 North NewtonSl Lowell 30 River Forest 24 Lowell 36 Hanover 21 Lowell 29 Boone Grove 27 North Newton Invitational 10th of 12 teams Lake Central Invitational 5th of 10 teams Conference meet at Cressmor 8th of 8 teams Sectional at Youche 15 th of 21 teams For X-Country Leading the trail, Ken Stuart and Dan Rust strive for a Devil victory. Varsity Basketball The Red Devils set up a play while Mike Milakovic looks to feed Steve finds himself on the floor again. What is it this time? Rensselaer Lowell £1 Opp 86 East Gary 63 70 Hebron 89 62 Munster 62 60 Hanover Central 95 69 Calumet 75 79 Hammond Morton 8o 89 Benton Central o8 77 North Newton 95 42 Highland 65 70 River Forest 81 77 Griffith 50 85 Kankakee Valley 55 71 Lake Central 72 79 . Crown Point 62 77 Gary Wirt o2 50 Merrillville 87 75 Tri-County 70 88 Whiting 60 70 Holiday Tourney E.C. Washington 43 66 Sectionals Kouts 66 62 Rensselaer 47 42 Regionals Lafayette Jeff 56 85 Big Dave Cassman displays his marvelous free-throw form. Page 28 sponsored by Hardings Inc. Nelson Schoon, alias the Horse. The 1972 Red Devil basketball team-champs. This year ' s team was basically a senior team and remem¬ bered the disappointment they felt the previous year as Juniors. They made a promise to themselves and Coach Ford that they would win the Sectionals in ' 72. They were committed to achieving a common goal, and spent many summer eve¬ nings practicing to attain this goal. The team shocked everyone by opening the season with a 35 point loss to Rensselear. They rebounded with a three game winning streak, however, and opened the confer¬ ence season with a victory over Munster. Final minute losses to Calumet, Hammond Morton, Benton Central, and Highland dampened the spirit of the squad and fans. A close win at River For¬ est and a moral boosting victory over Merrillville held the team to¬ gether, just when many fans thought it would crumble into twelve separate pieces. In the Mer¬ rillville game, the Devils began to display the type of teamwork that distinguishes champions from good teams. This teamwork and hustle contributed to the winning of the initial Sectional game with a tough opponent, Kouts. In the final game the Rensselaer Bombers, the tournament favorites, were once again the opponents. The Bombers led during the first three quarters of a tense, low scoring game, but when the pressure was on, the teamwork and pride of the Devils came through. The Red Devils had fulfilled their promise — they be¬ came the ' 72 Sectional Champs. FRONT: S. Carlson, K. Schmidt, K. Stuart, F. Aim, S. Carter, B. Kyle. Weiand, T. Little, C. Shuttz, N. Schoon, D. Cassman, G. Carlson, D. RACK: D. James, M. McCormick, M. Holding, M. Milakovic, Coach Kersey, Coach Reyes, Head Coach Ford, B. Wesselhoft. Page 29 sponsored by Hardings Inc., 109 Commercial Lowell, Indiana (Crawlers-Tractors) (Parts and Service) Senior guard Steve Carter was the Devil ' s playmaker. Dave Cassman entertains the crowd with his facial expressions, but Chuck outjumps Lafayette Jeff ' s center in Regional play. 30 his teammates seem uninterested. W The bench listens closely to Coach Ford ' s instructions, hoping for a chance to play. Red Devils Win Sectionals Coach Ford ' s new little gimmick. Page 31 sponsored by Garden City Foods, 129 Washington, Lowell, Indiana, 696-0841 (Open 24 Hours A Day) Sophomore Tom Little gained a starting berth by showing hustle and sharp shooting. Chuck Shuttz fakes and drives for two. Four senior team members proudly display their Page 32 sponsored by Osburn Insurance Agency, 411 Commercial Lowell, Indiana, 696-9182 (General Agency) sectional trophy at the enthusiastic victory celebration. Guy Carlson heads downfloor anticipating a fast break. Round Ball Action Temper, temper, Flint. Don ' t throw the ball at him. Page 33 sponsored by Osburn Insurance. This year ' s Junior Varsity Basket¬ ball team compiled an 8-11 record. Although the players will not re¬ ceive a National Hero title for their record, they did gain many things. Knowledge of the game of basketball, experience, and the de¬ sire to achieve a goal were just a few of the things playing JV Bas¬ ketball has taught these boys. Coach Weiand helped the team learn these things and other valu¬ able facts which will not only bene¬ fit them in the game of basketball but also later on in life. J.V. Basketball Lowell Opp Rensselear 25 55 East Gary 43 50 Hebron 39 34 Munster 35 29 Hanover Central 62 36 Calumet 33 58 Benton Central 44 52 North Newton 52 26 Highland 51 54 River Forest 49 46 Griffith 39 48 Kankakee Valley 42 51 Lake Central 46 54 Crown Point 36 44 Gary Wirt 54 44 Merrillville 41 38 Tri-County 44 48 Whiting 49 46 KNEELING: T. Padgett, R. Wietbrock, K. Schmidt, B. Kyle, S. Sark, B. Busovsky. STANDING: Coach Weiand, M. Holding, B. Kersey, S. Carlson, T. Brownell, D. Rust, M. McCormick. Page 34 sponsored by Art ' s Pizza Inn (Lowell and Cedar Lake) (696-0939 and 374-9100) KNEELING: K. Shelhart, M. Kasparian, C. Roark, B. Shelhart, M. Kersey, J. Black, G. Hollie, D. Miller, D. Frizzel, J. Carlson, B. Decker, Sampson, D. Hall, G. Ross, A. Poppe, K. Keithley. STANDING: K. D. Stuart, Mr. Reyes, Coach. Lowell Opp Hanover 42 24 Valporaiso 24 39 Griffith 34 40 Calumet 31 38 North Newton 49 22-. Kankakee Valley 40 42 Merriville 52 54 Kankakee Valley 32 35 North Newton 53 24 Lake Central 41 39 Taft 51 30 Hebron 41 39 East Gary 66 46 Munster 34 40 Whiting 39 38 Hanover 57 34 South Newton 32 41 Andrean 43 34 South Newton 27 34 Frosh B-Ball The frosh roundballers of 71-72 showed the people of Lowell what to expect on the hardwood in the years to come. Mr. Reyes again did an excellent job of smoothing the rough edges off of some pretty rough players. The season was all in all a fairly successful one with the team ending up with a respect¬ able 10 and 9 record. With such prospects as Dave Miller and Billy Shelhart, the future shows some days of sunlight. Page 35 sponsored by Lake Surplus Shopping Center, (On U.S. Route 41 Cedar Lake, Indiana) A complete department store. Lowell opp Rensselaer 23 29 Munster 15 39 Merrillville 16 36 Griffith 14 30 Crown Point 39 18 Andrean 26 23 Calumet 8 42 Lake Central 18 37 Highland 3 52 Hanover 45 18 Lowell 4-Way Tournament 1st Valpo 4-Way Tournament 2nd Lake Suburban Tournament 5th Portage Sectionals 5th Wirt Regionals 3rd I.H.S.A.A. State Tournament 12th - Hey, somebody wake him up! Varsity Wrestling Roger Ohlenkamp breaks down his tired foe. As the excitement and tension rise, so does Coach Hurst. Page 37 sponsored by Dr. Leonard J. Anglis (Best wishes to the graduating class of 1972) kamp, C. Drewry, D. Wilson, S. Schmelter, T. Viers, G. Molden, G. Nichols, Coach Hurst. FOURTH ROW: Coach Backe, M. Sharkey, T. Tilton, J. Zukley, D. Herlitz, D. Schuyler, P. Dougherty, L. Anglis. FIRST ROW: D. Shumaker, S. Schwanke, ]. Hagenwald, T. Ander¬ son, T. Anderson, D. Gwyn, R. Ballou, J. Ballou. SECOND ROW: J. Sheets, M. Pancini, B. Rzonca, M. Kormandy, B. Brummet, D. Shu¬ maker, D. Langen, D. Hagenwald. THIRD ROW: R. Small, R. Ohlen- The 1971-72 wrestling team com¬ piled only a 3-7 season record. However, this team seemed to be a tournament team — placing first in the Lowell 4-way, fifth in the Lake Suburban Conference Tournament, fifth in the Portage sectionals, third in the Gary Wirt regionals, and twelfth in state tournament. The season was highlighted by a dual meet victory over archrival Crown Point. The 1971-72 wrestling sea¬ son was built upon the outstanding accomplishments of Sophomore Ralph Ballou who finished fourth in sectionals, fourth in conference, and compiling an individual record of 10-8-2. The senior members of the team were definitely strong and aggressive grapplers. Don Gwyn was runner-up in the sectionals and finished third in both the regional and conference meets. His individ¬ ual record was 14-7. Charles Dre¬ wry, co-captain, exhibited excellent wrestling and won the sectional championship. Other achievements contributed by Chuck were a third place in regionals and a 17-5-2 rec¬ ord for the season. Mike Sharkey, co-captain, achieved one of the highest honors attained by any member of LHS wrestlers in six years by being runner-up in the state wrestling championships. With his heavyweight placing, Lowell placed twelfth in the state meet. Mike ' s 24-2 record in dual meets is second best in Lowell ' s history. Individual Records Wins Losses Ties Mike Sharkev 24 2 0 Charlie Drewry 17 5 1 Don Gwyn 14 7 0 Ralph Ballou 10 8 1 John Yankauskas 7 6 0 Roger Ohlenkamp 7 9 0 Mike Pancini 6 9 0 Terry Anderson 0 6 2 Dane Schuyler 4 12 0 John Sheets 2 14 0 Len Anglis 3 12 0 Terry Osborn 2 10 0 Dennis Hagenwald 1 4 0 Tim Anderson 0 3 0 Page 38 sponsored by Express Auto Parts Inc., 201 Commercial, Lowell, Indiana, 696-7761 Junior Varsity Wrestling Improves Mike Sharkey easily handles an opponent. The Devil wrestlers celebrate after a victory in their own Lowell Invitational. Mike Pancini puts his vise-like ' ’ grip on an opponent. . Individual JV Records Wins Losses Ties Pat Dougherty 7 4 0 Chuck Bales 4 6 0 Dan Langen 5 0 0 Tim Anderson 4 3 0 George Nichols 3 4 0 Terry Osborn 2 1 0 Grant Molden 2 7 0 Steve Schmelter 1 8 0 Gerry Hagenwald 1 5 0 Dennis Hagenwald 1 1 0 Terry Anderson 1 0 0 Jerry Ballou 0 12 0 Mitch Kornandy 0 12 0 Dan Shumaker 0 6 0 Tim Tilton 0 1 0 Team Season Record 4-8 Page 39 sponsored by Henry Bros. Dodge, 1108 W. 181 St., Lowell, Indiana, 696-9675 Ray Smith, only a Junior, shows promise for next year. Bob Shapiro executes a perfect dive. Lowell Opp South Newton 60 34 Hammond Tech 36 Vi 59 Vi North Newton 67 28 Rensselaer 23 65 Highland 35 59 Hammond Morton 37 51 South Newton 67 28 Merrillville 63 32 Lew Wallace 64 31 Chesterton 34 61 Stan McLellan strokes his way through the water in hopes of a victory. Page 40 sponsored by Belshaw Elevator Co., 10002 Belshaw Rd., 696-7451 (Grain Feed) FIRST ROW: J. Gunning, A. Roberts, R. Kuiper, C. McBain, P. Schwimmer, B. VanDuersen, F. Ensweiller, R. Belstra, J. Earley. Smith, J. Ruley, R. Corns, P. Fewkes. SECOND ROW: T. Matury, J. THIRD ROW: D. Haberlin, D. Shapiro, S. McLellan, P. Earley, R. Mitchell, J. McKee, Coach Sichterman, B. Shapiro, B. Bochstaler, M. Smith, J. Bales, D. Clark. Tankers 71-72 Coach Sichterman led the team to its best season ever. The 1971-72 swimming season was the best season for the tankers ever. The team finished with a 5-5 record which is quite reputable. The year was marked by tremen¬ dous individual and team effort. The team broke nearly all of their previous records. Co-captain Der- ryl Shapiro set records in the 200 and 400 yard freestyle relay team. The other members of this relay team were Ray Smith, Stan Mc¬ Lellan, and the other co-captain, Pat Earley. Another standout on the team was Don Haberlin who placed in the sectional diving com¬ petition, an accomplishment which Lowell has never achieved before. Over the year underclassmen gained the needed experience to provide for a winning team in the future. Juniors Ray Smith, Dan Clark, Bob Shapiro, set records in their events and with the strong crop of sophomores and freshmen that our team had this year, the swimming program will continue to grow and get better in the years ahead. Last but not least we turn to Coach Sichterman. Without his brillant coaching, where would we be now? Page 41 sponsored by Lowell Disposal Service, 406 Commercial, Lowell, Indiana, 696-8202 FRONT ROW: Joe Blandford, Mike Walters, Coach Hynes, Ralph Midkiff, Craig Earley, Jim Frazier, Craig Aney, Bill Denton. BACK ROW: Jeff Mayer, Steve Jensen, Mark Shumaker, Tom Duncan, Tim Lucas. Gymnasts Improve In Final Season? This year was a season of improve¬ ment by our gymnastic team. Many of the gymnasts improved tremen¬ dously as the season progressed. The team was guided by rookie coach Michael Hynes, Ralph Midkiff, the team captain, helped guide the team along with coach Hynes. This sport, as well as any other sport, is a team effort, and many other individuals emerged as leaders. Jeff Mayer, Steve Jensen, Mike Walters, and Glen Walters, were assets of and helped improve the gymnastic program at Lowell High. But problems have arisen and there is the possibility that the gymnastic program will be dropped next year. The experience gained by the freshmen and sophomores will be wasted and the work put into this program in the past will be de¬ stroyed. We may be looking at the last gymnastic team of Lowell High School. Let ' s hope not. Lowell Opp. Thorn wood 41 57 Crown Point 72 102 S. Bend Adams 72 84 Concord Inv. 4th Concord 71 110 Crown Point 67 121 Elkhart 67 99 Sectionals 5th Page 42 sponsored by Lowell Body Shop, Route 2 Lowell, Indiana, 696-8939 (Complete body and fender repairs) Mark Shumaker completes his tramp routine with a back flip. Ralph Midkiff received the Most Valuable Gymnast award with a similar look on his face. Page 43 sponsored by Elaines Fashion Shop, 404 E. Commercial, Lowell, Indiana, 696-9098. What do you mean we ' ve lost all the batons? Lowell Opp Munster Relays 1st. Indoor Conference 8th. Hebron 67 50 Munster 45 51 Crown Point •45 45 Griffith 55 52 Merrillville 55 39 Calumet , 62 53 North Newton 86 32 Highland 44 97 Lake Central 44 8 South Newton Relay A 3rd. Griffith Relays 2nd. Clark Relays 6th. Chesteron 57 61 Conference 5th. New School Records 880 Relay; 1:33.6 J. Sheets, J. Mayer, | D. Rust, S. Jensen. 2 Mile; 9:56 B. Little. High Jump tied record; 6 ' 1 C. Shuttz. Regional qualifier in shot put; Mike Sharkey. Ralph Midkif f, the one and only Devil pole vaulter, struggles to clear the high bar. Page 44 sponsored by the 1971-1972 Student Council. Bob Little and Ken Stuart sprint out to lead the pack You ' re using Dry Control by Vitalis? LHS Cindermen Tough In 72 1972 was the most successful season that Lowell track has seen in a long time or per¬ haps even ever. This success can be attribut¬ ed to a variety of people, places, and things. To describe the fantastic season we first must look at the outstanding individuals. With an abundance of oustanding sprinters. Lowell emerged as one of the top 880 relay teams in the area. John Sheets, Steve Jensen, Jeff Mayer, and Dan Rust, were all top sprinters. John Sheets was one of the pre¬ mier sprinters in the area. The Distance Crew was led bv standouts Bob Little and Ken Stuart. The field events were ' another strong point of the team as Chuck Shuttz. Ralph Midkiff. and Mike Sharkey contrib¬ uted to the team cause regularly. An array of other standouts should be mentioned, but it would be impossible to list their huge con¬ tributions to the season. Another contributor to the team was the coaching staff. Coach Wornhoff and Coach Hurst kept the team going and in superb condition. The largest factor in the success of this years team was brought about by the pres¬ ence of a thing ' This thing is what the two coaches referred to as Moxy. Al¬ though the word is undefinable we know that it is something that has to do with guts, determination, pride, and a desire to win. Page 45 sponsored by the 1971-1972 Student Council. FIRST ROW: J. Ballou, J. Blandford, R. Ballou, D. Haberlin, M. Shu¬ maker, J. Mayer, S. Jensen, D. Shumaker, R. Midkiff, S. Schwanke, T. Viers. SECOND ROVy : C. Bales, G. Ross, J. Sheets, B. Little, T. Ma- tury, D. Stuart, D. James, D. Huseman, W. McClanahan, R. Smith, J. Ziegler. THIRD ROW: Coach Hurst, D. Shumaker, M. McCormick T. Little, K. Stuart, S. McLellan, D. Rust, M. Sharkey, D. Schuyler, J Snyder, D. Herlitz, Coach Wornhoff. Trackmen Finish 6-3-1 The Devil ' s quick sprinters are out of the blocks and dashing toward the finish line. Page 46 sponsored by Montgomery Wards, 319 Commercial Lowell, Indiana, 696-S966 (Beginning Century 2 ). mm FIRST ROW: J. Gunning, J. Hagenwald. J. Husiar, T. Buscar. J. Me- B. Shapiro, M. Lane, J. Sypulski, J. Black, K. Hunt, L. Anglis, M. Mi- Kee, B. Busovskv, R. Corns, R. Shapiro. SECOND ROW ' : K. Schmidt. lakovic, K. Schmidt, B. Husiar, Coach Ford. Linksmen 1972 Lowell Opp Peotone 172 184 Wirt 173 167 Rensselaer 173 168 Kankakee Valley 173 203 Boone Grove 173 208 Munster 173 160 Chicago Bloom 170 164 Grant Park 170 174 South Newton 174 166 Merrillville 188 155 Highland 189 172 Calumet 168 191 Griffith 172 161 Lake Central 173 163 Crown Point 183 168 Hammond Tech 172 180 Whiting 168 174 River Forest 159 180 Hanover Central 165 179 Calumet 165 178 The golf team accomplished two of its three goals this season and came within one stroke of the third. The team first bettered its conference finish and had a winning season 13-9. The team did very well in both the Grant Park Invitational and at Sectionals, pulling through to tenth out of 22 at Grant Park and tenth out of 15 at Sectionals. This was the first winning season in over six years for the Devil Links¬ men. They scored a 158 on the front nine at South Shore (one less than the school record). Mick Mila- kovic, the team ' s MVP, and Mike Lane, the John Alkire Award win¬ ner, had 38 ' s that night along with Kim Schmidt ' s 39, Rich Shapiro ' s 43 and Kevin Schmidt ' s 45. Bob Shapiro had a 42 for the B team the same night, helping him to be chosen most improved golfer. The season ' s average was 173, but the bad spring weather caused early scores to be very high. With five of the first seven golfers back next year, golf could be in for another good year. Page 47 sponsored by Roberts Insurance Agency., 307 Comme rcial Lowell, Indiana 696-0722 (Representing the Best). D. Gwyn, M. Allie, D. Butor, A. Stevens, S. Sark, D. Hales, ]. Symons, R. Hile, M. Smith, D. Babcock, L. Workman. KNEELING: K. Shell- hart, J. Jurs. First baseman Duane Babcock ' s efforts are in vain as the ball sails over his Armand Reyes was the skipper of the team. Page 48 sponsored by Hitzeman Country Haus 696-7121 (Gifts and Arrangements). Jim Symons ' booming bat helped the Devils. Randy Hile trys to squeeze a bunt down the third base line for a base hit. Lowell Opp Hanover 8 1 E. C. Washington 1 11 South Newton 0 4 Munster 2 11 Highland 0 3 Griffith 5 7 North Newton 17 2 Merrillville 0 5 Calumet 0 10 Crown Point 2 3 Lake Central 3 2 Munster 4 3 Griffith 4 2 Highland 4 9 Merrillville 10 2 Calumet 2 3 Crown Point 1 3 Lake Central 4 3 Lafayette 5 11 River Forest 7 6 Rensselaer 4 3 East Gary 3 5 Kouts 4 3 Sectionals Hebron 10 5 Lake Central 10 13 outstretched glove. The 1972 Baseball season was one of swings and misses. The Devils started off on a winning track by beating Hanover 8 to 1, but things got tough and a long slump fol¬ lowed this victory for about ten games. This part of the schedule was disastrous to the team ' s record, but the old saying ( You can ' t keep a good team down ), proved true as the team started hitting the ball. A string of victories saved the Devils as they scored many upsets and made the race for the conference ti¬ tle interesting. By the time Section¬ als rolled around, Lowell was con¬ sidered by many as the team to watch. The Devils won their first game of the sectionals and ad¬ vanced on to play Lake Central. In a hard hitting game. Lake Central defeated the Devils 13 to 10, thus ending the Devil ' s season. Seniors Duane Babcock, Charlie Drewry, and Randy Hile were the teams outstanding hitters. While Mike Smith was named all confer¬ ence and most valuable player, underclassmen Steve Sark, Doug Hales, and Terry Brownell gained much experience and will help LHS in the future years. Page 49 sponsored by Lowell Cleaners, 127 Washington Lowell, Indiana, 696-0605. Don Gwyn on deck with bat or bats? Hardball Shots A Devil hurler sends the baserunner scurrying back to base. FIRST ROW: R. Jellinick, D. Hales, R. Pressley, T. Law, D. Langen, B Coach Skvara, B. Metz, G. Molden, A. Poppe, J. Bruckman, D. Miller, Kronsell, M. Talarek, B. Vains, J. Gwyn, K. Kudlo. SECOND ROW: J, Karlson, B. Decker, M. Uhter, J. Lloyd, Junior Varsity Baseball This year ' s JV squad was com¬ prised of mostly freshmen, while a few sophomores and juniors filled in the other uniforms. The team ' s 1-11 record is not exactly a true description of the team. Since it was mostly comprised of freshmen, it was an unexperienced team that played against experienced juniors and sophomores from the various schools on their schedule. The sea¬ son can be dubbed successful since these boys show strong potential for the future. Coach Skvara, also a rookie, did an excellent job of coaching. Page 51 sponsored by Lump Insurance Agency, 220 Commercial Lowell, Indiana, 696-8989. Lowell Opp • Hanover Central 4 9 South Newton 5 11 Kankakee Valley 3 0 Lake Central 5 9 Munster 0 1 Munster 4 16 Highland 4 5 Griffith 0 4 Merrillville 0 18 Calumet 1 20 Crown Point 3 13 Lake Central 2 11 Seniors Pam Niemeyer, JoAnn Hoffman, and Patty Vandercar demonstrate spirit. 1971-72 cheerleading squad Varsity Cheerleaders: Debbie Hennin, JoAnn Hoffman, Pam Niemeyer, Mary Yankauskas, Pat¬ ty Vandercar. Page 52 sponsored by Ernie Niemeyer; Auctioneer (ph. 696-9313) I ' £? J • • ' 4 .?. ft c | The 1971-72 Cheerleaders began their season by winning the Most Improved Squad trophy at cheer¬ leading camp. The girls were cer¬ tainly deserving of this award. It was the cheerleaders ' job to stir up the dead student body at pep ses¬ sions and athletic events, and they should be commended for their ef¬ forts. Football season saw the cheerleaders brave the cold and damp fall weather to cheer the Dev¬ ils to victory. Basketball season was an entirely different story in the heated gym. But whatever the weather, the cheerleaders always had one thing in common — sore throat and hoarse voices! Spirit Of LHS - Varsity Cheerleaders Barb Schock plays dead at Homecoming while Patty and Pam watch. Juniors Debbie Hennin and Mary Yankauskas cheer Devils on to victory. Frosh Squad 1971-72 Lori Ott cheers for a frosh victory. Freshman cheerleaders Sue Carlson, Teri Ogborn, and Lori Ott. The freshman cheerleaders provide a valuable contribution to L.H.S. spirit. This year ' s freshman cheerleading squad was an important asset to Lowell High School. The girls worked hard to improve their cheerleading techniques and gained valuable experience. As representa¬ tives of the class of ' 75, they exhib¬ ited their enthusiasm and spirit at frosh football and basketball games, as well as JV and varsity contests. The freshman cheerlead¬ ers provided fine examples of sportsmanship and leadership. Teri Ogborn encourages the frosh teams. Page 54 sponsored by Sickinger ' s Jewelry, 314 Commercial, Lowell, (Artcarved diamonds and Wyler watches) Charlee yells for a J.V. victory. Junior varsity cheerleading requires hours of practice with no apparent reward. This year ' s squad worked very hard in spite of the fact that there is no guarantee that they will become varsity cheerleaders. Their determination and dedication helped them gain valuable cheer¬ leading experience. Under the cap¬ able leadership of sponsor Mrs. Reyes, the girls learned many things which will aid them greatly in their cheerleading careers. Pam, Sherrie, Charlee and Janet try to stir up a little more enthusiasm. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Janet Hoffman, Sherrie Wierzba, Pam Early, Charlee Ruley. Cheering keeps spirit up during time out. J.V s In Action Girl s Sports Volleyball Team SITTING: J. Solo¬ mon, G. Huke, A. Ruley, C. Lump, B. McLean, C. Huke, S. McLellan, N. Huseman, K. Lump, J. Michallick. STANDING: Miss Graham: Coach, S. Little, P. Cox, D. Hoover, P. Little, S. Boomsma, B. Scheidt, D. Sharkey, K. Piske, K. Kasparian, N. Burton, P. Mulford, S. Williams. Gymnastics Team FIRST ROW: D. Symons, J. Rust, C. Anglis, K. Sacco, B. Frizzell, S. Rlahn, T. Stinnett, C. Williams. SECOND ROW: Miss Smith; Coach, C. Huke, J. Rust, D. Render, N. Huseman, G. Huke, S. McLellan, B. McLeah, J. Hall, G. Halfman, T. McCarthy. THIRD ROW: D. Cripe, D. Duncan, R. Pe¬ ters, P. Searle, M. Reynolds, K. Ren¬ der, C. Laudig, P. Cox, D. Huke. 1 . - 1 tl I JiW 1 ■ , us � na� . f N Hi IQ Mlkj VeOBEIIG d J r- f -A; M m T T W j j .a (C jk | Jj, jtJLg | X. jT 4 A 7r � 4c A v i j r • v V : t- ! ■ MleJ i 56 Swimming Team: FRONT: R. Gor¬ don, C. Ruley, J. Eubank, P. Gun¬ ning, B. Starr, A. Ruley, K. Stuhl- macher. BACK: L. Boyles, R. Free¬ man, P, Conner, K. Lump, P, Little, K. Render, Miss Graham; Coach, B. Highley. Basketball Team: KNEELING: K. Piske, B. Scheidt, G. Huke, J. Lindahl, K. Lump, L. Llewellyn, A. Ruley, C. Huke, C. Lump. STANDING: Miss Graham; Coach, P. Mulford, J. Solo¬ mon, D. Hoover, G. Schuyler, J. Stuh ' macher, J. Brown, K. Sharkey, D. Buche, P. Karlson, P. Little. Track Team: FIRST ROW: P. Karl¬ son, R. Freeman, S. Wierzba, J. Solo¬ mon, K. Lump, P. Mulford, S. Mc- Lellan, Miss Graham; Coach. SEC¬ OND ROW: J. Michallick, D. Huke, S. Klahn, G. Huke, N. Huseman, A. Ruley, D. Buche THIRD ROW: K. Pendoski, C. Huke, D. Symons, L. Llewellyn, P. Little, C. Lump, K. Piske. Page 57 sponsored by Charlie Brown ' s Grocery, 4720 Main St. Lake Dale, Indiana, (prop. Jer¬ ry and Phyllis White) It was not so many years ago that girls competing in athletics were n ot only few and far between, but looked down upon by those stal¬ warts of athletic competition, the boys. Girls were given gym space only at times and without much grace. Many girls did not try out for the sport because it was unlady¬ like to sweat. Girls ' teams were usually weak and rather a joke to the more serious followers of sport (at least in Indiana). In small schools like Lowell, the girls did not win very often, which, according to the boys, was only just. Things have changed. To para¬ phrase a popular commercial, You ' ve come a long way, lady ath¬ lete. Much to the surprise and dis¬ comfort of the boys, the girls ' teams at Lowell are beginning to win! In fact, they are beginning too win a great deal. Lowell is still a small school and still has the prob¬ lem of trying to beat the more pop¬ ulous teams, but they are doing it, as much as, if not more than, the boys. Girls are, in ever increasing numbers, beginning to sweat right along with the boys on the fields of friendly competition. In some cases they are even competing with the boys! Hats off, then, to the girls ' teams and their coach for bringing the fairer sex a long way, baby. Girl Athletes Get Tougher Tougher Joy Brown awaits a jump ball under the watchful eyes of her teammates. Sandy exhibits her gymnastic talents. Sherrie Wierzba and Debbie Huke demonstrate Charlee Ruley does a graceful reverse dive for the judges at the Lowell-Munster meet. What ' s wrong, Sherrie? Got a tummy ache? great hurdling form at track practice A Time For Activities Homecoming 71 — Great! Homecoming 1971-72 was a very memorable event. The festivities started Monday with the beginning of Spirit Week. Competition was fierce, but the Sophomores finally took enough points to win the overall prize. Excitement mounted all week with everyone busy rush¬ ing around trying to meet deadlines and studying, also, since Home¬ coming happened to fall on the last week of the grading period. Thurs¬ day finally arrived, however, and the Homecoming activities were ready to begin. The Homecoming Parade was led by our Marching Red Devils play¬ ing the school song. The parade ended at the football field which was to be the setting for the bon¬ fire. An enthusiastic crowd gath¬ ered and showed their spirit by yelling for a Devil Homecoming victory over Griffith. A definite highlight of Homecom¬ ing Week was the Powder Puff football game. This year the Frosh- Sophomore Powder Puff team, under the gallant coaching of Terry Matury and Dennis Shumaker, upset the highly favored Junior- Senior team by a score of 14-12. During halftime, Charles Bemrose Drewry III was crowned 1971-72 Homecoming King. After what seemed like an eternity, Friday came to Lowell High. A pep session servied to set the mood for an LHS victory. Surely no one can forget the Red Devils ' 10-0 win over the Griffith Panthers. The most memorable event of the eve¬ ning, of course, was the crowning of Jo Ann Hoffman as 1971-72 Homecoming Queen. JoAnn and her court reigned over an exciting Homecoming Dance, with music provided by Courage. Page 62 sponsored by Sears in Lowell (Still Another Year Sears Values Make History) 77 Freshmen and Sophomore girls battle Junior and Senior girls in Powder Puff football. Homecoming King and Senior Court. A huge bonfire provided the climax to the annual Homecoming Parade on Thursday night. Page 63 sponsored by Sears 418 Commercial, Lowell, Indiana 696-7716 I A big smile from JoAnn Hoffman, 1971-72 Homecoming Queen. JoAnn, like many Homecoming Queens, comes from the cheerleading squad. I Page 64 sponsored by Sears in Lowell Victory Climaxed By Queen JoAnn Homecoming Court: Lori Ott, Bob Brummett, Judy Martin, John Bruckman, Pam Herr, Eldie Schultz, Queen JoAnn, Mike Cummins, Tammi Steuer, John Snyder, Mary Yankauskas, Dale Kersey, Tina Stinnent, Mike Wade. Page 65 sponsored by Sears in Lowell (Still Another Year Sears Values Make History) Full House For Carousel Once again this year, the choir ' s annual musical was a big hit. Their production of Carousel was very well recieved and was a fitting cli¬ max of an outstanding year of cho¬ ral activities. The play was a love story with a New England setting and contained some very beautiful music. The long tiring hours of rehearsal paid off, as Carousel was one of the best musicals ever presented by the LHS Choir. Debbie Hoover and Nelson Schoon, playing the leads, performed excellently, as did every other member of the cast. Other major parts were played by Cheryl Ohlenkamp, Debbie Williams, Kurt Poppe, and Glen Walters. Lowell High School ' s Choir did a fine job and may well be proud of their efforts. Cheryl, you can ' t speak to that boy that way — just look at the crowd you ' re attracting! Carousel Cast Carrie Pipperidge Cheryl Ohlenkamp Julie Jordaft Debbie Hoover Mrs. Mullin .Joan Jerzyk Billie Bigelow Nelson Schoon 1st Policeman Ken Hoover David Bascombe . Dan Clark Nettie Fowler Debbie Williams Enoch Snow Kurt Poppe ‘ Jigger Craigin .Glen Walters Arminy . Janna Rust Penny Mary Clark Jennie . Roberta Hayden Virginia . Ann Huseman Susan Pam Busovsky 2nd Policeman David James Captain Ken Travis Brother Joshua . John Snyder Starkeeper . Steve Sharkey Louise . Debbie Cripe Carnival Bov Dean Hoover Enoch Snow Jr. . David Stoltz Principal . Ken Travis Doctor Seldon ... Steve Sharkey It ' s quite obvious that the chorus is a little upset by that last instruction, Steve. Page 67 sponsored by Fry ' s Department Store, 305 Commercial Lowell, Indiana 696-9137. The Mouse That Ro-o-o-ared! This year, the all school play was The Mouse That Roared , a zany comedy about a tiny country of six thousand people that went to war with the United States . . and came out victorious! In the process, the Duchy of Grand Fenwick cap¬ tured Professor Kokintz, a famous American scientist. General Snip¬ pet, the Army officer in charge of security, and the General ' s two daughters. The Fenwickian soldiers also captured the Professor ' s latest invention: the Q bomb. In the end, the United States got all of the prisoners back, but we ' ll never real¬ ly know about the Q bomb. A large cast of twenty-nine and many extras worked hard to pre¬ sent two fine performances of this play, directed by Mr. James Emin- hizer. The female lead of Princess Gloriana the Twelfth, the twe nty- two year old sovereign of Grand Fenwick, was played by Kassi Mitchell. The male lead of Tully Bascomb, the simple-minded forest ranger turned High Constable of Grand Fenwick ' s Expeditionary Forces, was played by Ken Travis. Randy Belstra, alias the eccentric Professor Kokintz, gave a fine per¬ formance in his first high school role. Other supporting roles were held by Terry (General Snippet) Matury, Robert (Mr. Beston) Shap¬ iro, Jeff (the President of the Unit¬ ed States) Gunning, Mike (Count Mountjoy) Ham, and Kurt (David Benter) Poppe. THE PLAYERS Tully Bascomb .Ken Travis Gloriana, the twelfth .Kassi Mitchell Tourists Judy Finney, Janna Rust, Debbie Hoover, Patty Gunning Count Mountjoy . Michael Ham David Benter. Kurt Poppe P d g e Peggy Russel Helen Mary Tutza Norma Lynn Combs Chet Beston Bob Shapiro Miss Johnson . . Debbie England Professor Kokintz .Randy Mrs. Reiner Phyllis Ketelaar General Snippet . Terry Matury Debbie Snippet . . . . Margo Warne President Jeff Gunning Assistant. Clyde Hall Professor Smith . Maree Neal Soldiers . Dan Clark, Ken Hoover Dave Stoltz, Tim Stephan Will Tatum .Steve Sharkey Mrs. Bascomb. Cheryl Ohlenkamp Miss Wilkins. Helga Haskell Jeff Gunning, as the President, and his secretary, General Snippet gives Tully some trouble in this scene from the play. Page 68 sponsored by Ruim Equipment Co. 575 Nichols St. 696-8820 (John Deere Farm Equipment — Allis Chalmers Industrial Equipment) Helga Haskell, ponder over a message. Professor Kokintz explains his new invention — the Q bomb. Tully Bascomb shocks Cloriana and her court with the news that Grand Fenwick has gone to war with the U.S. and won! Thespians, Faculty Present Kiss Me Quick, I ' m Double Parked Lily Carter. Margo Warne Alex Dave lames Mrs. Dowd Dcbby Williams Carrie Bishop Helen Laumeyer Matt Jeff Gunning Frank Steve Sharkey Edith. Mary Tutza Marguerite . . Cathy Stoner Vera Prentiss . Judy Finney Johnny Peterson Mike Ham Man . Don Gwyn Woman Bonnie Monroe Auntie ' s feet are not what they were! Hi there! Demonstrations incorporated? Reba McAulay Kassi Mitchell Mattie McAulay Joan Solomon Mary McAulay Debbie England Arash Bob Shapiro Lazar Ken Travis Vasiliy .Randy Belstra Please, Tom O’Hawk, tell them quickly! Page 70 sponsored by The Added Touch (120 Washington Lowell, Indiana (8600 Lake Shore Dr. Cedar Lake, Indiana) Three One-Acts ' ' The Long Silence The Worse Broccoli All right! Stick ' em up. Pretty please? Drunk Dave Hunt Bartender . Wilma Smith Baron VonBroccoli Jim Eminhizer Sally Sweet . . Lynda Geller CeasarSalad Mike Hynes Rhoda Rutabaga Elaine Bever Zelda Zucchini . Sue Graham Prissy Persimmon . Sue Allegre Tom O ' Hawk Mike Skvara Buffalo Bill Chips Randy Deweese Page 71 sponsored by Maria I. Arista (optometrist), 490 Commercial Ave., Lowell, Indiana Convo ' s Provide Break In Action ■ Mike Crane demonstrates ' Karate for Christ. ' ' ' Real ' played a victory concert for the sectional champs. Page 72 sponsored by Sype Pontiac (Congratulations to the class of 72 ). Mike Crane exhibits slicing skill on pale face Mr. Druckemiller. Christmas program, getting students in the Christmas spirit. Pushing ecology, Frank Bizzarro presnets Key to Survival. 73 While they enjoy a dance, Karen and Bob are amused by the other couples. The 1972 prom court dances to the soft sounding music enjoyed by many couples. Prom royalty: Kathy Kyle and Guy Carlson. Page 74 sponsored by Brighter Homes of Indiana, 409 Commercial, Lowell, Indiana 696-8872,(lamps-lighting fixtures). Spring Makes Way For Prom Prom Court: Pam Cox and John Snyder, Cheryl Chlenkamp and David James, Kathy Kyle and Guy Calrson, Joann Hoffman and Steve Jensen. Setting the mood for the prom, The Gremlins played a variety of both fast and slow music. Mr. and Mrs. Weiand look really excited. Page 75 sponsored by Lowell Diary, 2302 Belshaw Rd. Lowell, Indiana, 696-8868 (prop. Charles Peterson). Juniors and seniors enjoy one of the many slow dances played by The Gremlins. Prom 1972 Precious And Few This years prom was the highlight of spring activities as May 5 brought Precious and Few to many couples. Shades of lavender were chosen for the colors as the juniors began the planning. Al¬ though decorating and money posed a problem, the juniors kept right on working. After climbing ladders, twisting crepe paper, and cutting chicken wire, the prom be¬ gan to take shape, as shades of lav¬ ender became more apparent on the walls and windows of the V.F.W. Finally everything was ready. As the evening ' s eight O ' clock drew near, beautiful ladies and hand¬ some gentlemen began arriving. Soon the V.F.W. was full of music and dancing couples. The Grand March commenced after much twisting and confusion, ending with the crowning of Kathy Kyle and Guy Carlson as prom Queen and King. Then off to Lake Prairie for the post prom circus and the music of The Associates; keeping couples going for another four hours. Long dresses, suits, smiles, and corsages were just a Page 76 sponsored by Lowell Hickgas Inc., P.O. Box 68, Lowell, Indiana 696-7271. Two of the Gremlins get together to present one of the many popular tunes played during the prom. Senior couples enjoy their last prom as high school students . few of the many factors involved in the success of the prom. Aloha Hawaii was the theme of the 1972 Mother ' s Tea. The atmo¬ sphere was typically Hawaiian, complete with tropical music, and all the makings of a luau. The pro¬ gram began with the entrance of the May Court — Pam Cox, Kathy Kyle, Jayne Meadows, Cheryl Ohl- enkamp, and Joan Solomon. The big moment finally came when Su¬ sie Echterling, 1971 May Queen, announced the name of the 1972 May Queen — Kathy Kyle. Cheryl Ohlenkamp was named Maid of Honor. The Queen and court were entertained by a style show with Home Ec students modeling their newly completed fashions. Re¬ freshments capped off an enjoyable evening. Grass skirts added to the Hawaiian mood. Mother s Tea Goes Hawaiian It ' s a bird! It ' s a-plane! It ' s Superman?! No, it ' s members of the Lowell High School Choir, singing One paddle, two paddle Page 78 sponsored by Lowell Feed Grain, 164 Washington St., Lowell, Indiana, 696-7351 (owner Lester L. Holley). After the style show, attenders of the Mother s Tea enjoyed cookies and a real ' Hawaiian punch made by Home Ec students. % � ■ X Kathy Kyle displays pleasure in being named the 1972 May Queen. Rose models her new dress for the moms at the Mother ' s Tea. Page 79 sponsored by Cedar Lake Printing Center, 10712 W. 133 Ave., Cedar Lake, Indiana, 374-5288 (Custom Printing). While in marching formation, the L.H.S. Band entertains the fans with one of their football halftime shows. Band Boosts Spirit This year L.H.S. saw a huge im¬ provement in the band. This came about largely because of improved playing abilities and a change in at¬ titude. Mr. Crane should receive most of the applause. By improving the bands ' attitude and changing the bands ' image of a do nothing band to a do something band, the organization began to roll. The band marched in many summer parades, played at all football and basketball games, and participated in many other activities, thus pro¬ moting school spirit. The Marching Red Devils warm-up with a fanfare before beginning a halftime show. Page 80 sponsored by Grant ' s Department Store, 317 Commercial, Lowell, Indiana, 696-7621 Drum Majors: Dennis Shumaker and Rick Finney. Musicians concentrate on their music during Christmas concert. Mr. Crane, the L.H.S. Band director. Cadettes: Judy Finney, Karen Hall, Susan Carrol, Donna Carlson, Jean Stull, Debbie Black, Diane Daley, Twirler Pam Cox, Edna Cripe. Page 81 sponsored by Grant ' s Department Store, 317 Commercial, Lowell, Indiana, 696-7621 Band FIRST ROW: Treasurer; j. Nichols, K Hall. B Starr, P. Peronis. K Kasparian. Secretary; J. Hoffman, J. Coffman. R. Todd. B. Jones. K. Hunt SECOND ROW: E. Carrol. L. Wright, C. Turner. D. Daley. R Grant. G. Schoon. J. Stull. President; Z. Law, D. Gard, N. Burton, K. Carlson. L. Dering THIRD ROW: R. Daugherty. B. Kowalski, M. Per- ry. M Shumaker. M Walters. V. Pres; D. Shumaker, G. Henning. G. Finney, D. Clark BACK ROW: W Woosley, D. Shumaker. S. Sharkey. D. England. B Wilson, R Bclstra. G. Rosenthal. D. Hale, T. Matury, J. Adams. R. Vought, T. Stephan. T. Law. Thespians Sponsor; Mr. Eminhizcr, Vice-President; Bob Shapiro, Margo VV'arne. Casey Carrol. Ken Travis. Dean Hoover. President; Debbie Williams, Lura Husiar, Steve Sharkey. Dan Clark, Nancy Ficnc. Pam Niemcyer. Debbie Hennin. Mary Blandford, Treasurer; Kathy Prendergast, Secre- tary; Kassi Mitchell, Debbie England. Jeff Cunning, Cathy Jurs. Debbie Hoover. Janna Rust. Mary Clark, Joy Oldfield, Mary Tutza, Judy Finney. Cheryl Ohlenkamp, Terry Matury. Choir II Terry MillspauRh, Peg y Russel. Mary Tut a. Joyce Elliot, Linda Dixon. Kim Handy, Becky Bailey. Mary Ellen Schmal. Joyce Hoffcreth, Dawn Kollcy. Andrea Spry. Janellc Martin. Judy Rust. Kathy Sheets. Ten McCarthy. Pam Karlson. Debbie Buche. Kristy Peters. Hdga Haskell, Chris Anglis. Karen Carlson. Karen Piske, Bill Kirby. Steve Sharkey. Kurt Poppe. Jean Stuhlmacher. Joni Searle, Trudy Sharkey Choir I ON FLOOR: S. Ebert. C Hall, G. Schoon, C Jurs. Secretary; I). Hoover, M. Clark, J Garcia, J. Rust. D. Quale, C. Bannister, I) Moore. C Stoner. P. Conner. J Meadows. D. Plcws, W Potter, Reporter; I). Hoover, C. Binger. P. Busovsky, G. Warner. S. Rader. N. Schoon, N. Fiene. K Poppe. M. Warner. L Szabo. S. Williams. R. Hayden. C Ogborn. T. Sieuer, P. Niemeyer, President; C. Ohlenkamp, Treasurer; I). Williams, Vice-President; C. Carroll, K Travis. G Walters, S Sharkey ON STAIRS: N. Wilson, M Nichols. K Perry. M Murrian. K Reed, N' Braden. L Derin, D. Flatt, J. Jer yk. S. Rowley. M Berdinc. S Brantley. D. Clark, B Shapiro. M Blandford. L. Husiar, P. Cox, J. Snyder, D. Cripe, B. Huffman. L Lovely. J. Hyatte, D. Ilarbison. D. Cooper. J. Nichols. L Wool folk. I) England. S. Golumbeck Student Council ™°I5[ c°W: I ? McCar,hy- 1 bb e Buche. Lana Gilliland. Kassi Mitchell Susan Black. Donna Carlson. Dan Shumaker. Barb Schock Guy Car son. Mike Sharkey. SECOND ROW: Pam Karlson. Sue Pins Gwen Schuyler, Amy Ruley. Gail Huke, Duane Babcock. Vice Pres- Jeff Gunning, Pres; Chuck Huseman, Sec; Chery l Ohlenkamp, Tres; Char- '7 Nancy Campbell, Nelson Schoon THIRD ROW: Maree Neal Rick Gross. Mark Sampson. Karen Lump. Barb Schiedt. Joyce Kowalewski. Karen Lump. Barb Schiedt. Joyce Kowalewski. Karen Kender. John Ziegler. Mick Milakovic. Sid Brantley. Mike Smith. Debbie Henmn. Kristy Peters. Deb Hall. Judy Rust. Chris Anglis National Honor Society FRONT ROW: Nelson Schoon, Steve Carter, Randy Hile, Steve Ebert, Leonard Anglis. SECOND ROW: Terry Babcock, Susan Rowley, Marguerite Reynolds, Zada Law, Kassi Mitchell. President; Derryl Shapiro, Glen Walters. Guy Carlson, Sec ret ary-Treasurer; Karen Stuhlmacher, Don Haberlin, Nancy Braden, Jayne Meadows, Lynne Woolfolk. THIRD ROW: Duane Babcock, Ralph Midkiff, Debbie Hut’nagel. Debbie Hoover. Vice-President: John Ziegler, Kathy Perry. Bob Shapiro. Cheryl Ohlenkamp. Susie McLellan, Mary Yankauskas, Debbie Hen-nin, Ken Stuart. Girls Athletic Association FRONT ROW: J. Stuhlmacher. A Spry. J Martin. J. Rust. K Peters. H Haskell. K Donnelly, J Eubank. C Cooper SECOND ROW: J Pendoski. D Burright. R Buesching. C. Clevinger. C. Laudig C. Jurs. J. Rust. P Searle. P. Conners, D Plews. j. Coffman, C. Rulcy. J. Lindahl, B Kelley. D Highsmith. B. Starr. G. Schuyler. Treasurer; A. Rules, P Cunning. K Stuhlmacher. Y. Steuer. V. Freeman. D. Render. T. McCarthy. B McLean, J Hirata. THIRD ROW: C Anglis. C. Lump. C. Huke. M Neal. K Kender. P Karlson. D Buche, N Huseman, K Lump. C Huke. J. Hoffman. D. Huke, Secretary; Susie McLellan, K Sharkey. D. Symons, J. Michallick, D. Cripe. P Mulford. L Boyles. P Busovsky. J. Solomon. President; P. Cox, N Burton. C Williams. T Babcock FOURTH ROW: J Adams, D. Smith. J Kowalewski. S. Klahn. M Stuppy. N Conners. S. Wier ba. R Purkey. P Little J Brown. D Proper. B Scheldt. C Boyles. K Kender. K Piske. S Ping, j Jerzyk. S. Little. S. Boomsma, K Kaspanan. K Mathews. Vice-President, D. Hoover, Sponsor, Miss Graham. Lettermans Club KNEELING: J. Gunning. D. Coale , Secretary-Treasurer; Don Haber lin, D. Gwyn, P Smith, ) Mayer, C. Walters, D Shumaker President; R. Midkiff, B Rzonca, D. Butor, J Sheets. D. James, B Shapiro, S. Schwanke. SECOND ROW: Sponsor; Mr. Hurst, I Matury, K Schmidt, L Freeman, M Lane. J Yankauskas. M Pancini. R Cunningham, M Sharkey. C. Huseman, S. Jensen, R Mile. D Huseman. D. Babcock, B Little. Vice-President; C. Drewry, B VanDuersen, M Smith. M Milakovic. S. Carter. D Hoover. Sponsor; Mr. Lord; BACK ROW: D. Herlitz, T Little. D. Rust, K Stuart. D. Schuyler. S. Mi Lellan, B W'esselhoft, G Carlson, J Snyder. N. Schoon. K. Schmidt. R Kuiper. M. Schwimmer, J. Jurs. P, Steiner. Pep Club L. Ott. S. Carlson. T. Ogborn. P. Vandcrcdr. P. Niemcvcr, J Hoffman, M. Yankauskas. D. Hennin, S. Wierzba, P. Early. J. Hoffman. C. Ruley. C. Schuyler. A Ruley. G. Huke, C. Berner. C. Ball, C. Kasparian. D Greer. N. Scheub. J Brown, S. Dixon, VV. Potter. K Sheets. B. Hoffman. P Prohosky. C. Cooper. S. Rowley. J. Solomon. Y. Steuer. V Sharkey. D. Marsh. B Ellis. L. Combs. K Seramur. K Peters. J Nichols. S. Mc-Lellan. H. Haskell. D Highsmith. B. Kelley. C. Clevenger. G. Nassau. K Mitchell. B Scheldt. D. Proper. K Sharkey. D. Mayer. D. Cripe. P. Busovsky. J Kowalewski. J. Hatch. M Tut a. R Purkry. M Stuppy. R Uhter. S. Blac k. K Hall. R Beusching. D Burnght. B Starr, C. Ohl-enkamp. N Campbell. D Boomsma. J. Finney, D. Gard, R Wright. D Hatch. L VYoolfolk. L. Wright. G. Schoon. S. Stuppy, K Kyle. B Schock, J. Coffman. G Huke. D Carlson. Mrs Reyes Boys Cheer Block FRONT ROW: K Travis, C. Huseman, C. Carlson, S. Carter. T. Matu-ry. D. Babcock. D. Haberlin. J. Snyder. D. Shumaker. D. Herlitz. S. Schwanke. D. Gwyn, G. Cook. G Ross. B Richards SECOND ROW: B. Bochstahler. T. Kepshire. K Hunt, G. Henning. M Ham, G. Rosenthal. B. Shapiro, J. Gunning. D. Schuyler. J. Ruley. R Abner. R. Corns. C. Foley. M Holding. M McCormick. J. Kepshire THIRD ROW: D. Shumaker. J. Mitchell. C. Bales. J. Cunningham. T. Osborn. G. Andrews. T. Viers. G Molden. J. Tar. J. Bales. P. Smith FOURTH ROW: j. Pasemiak. D. Kutemeir, J. Zapulski. R. Beistra. W. Ellis, J. Ebart. D Boyle. M Fairchild. M. Shumaker. P Searle. D. Cassman. M Nicolodis. R lelemck. P. Russert, J. Cannon. French Club BACK ROW: Secretary-Treasurer; Lorraine Spanier, President; Theresa Babcock, Vice-President; Gail Anderson, Roberta Grant, Marguerite Reynolds. Kathy Mathews, Sponsor; Mrs. Walton. MIDDLE ROW: Helga Haskell. Margo VVarne, Gayle Nassau. Pam Karlson. Theresa Lanoue. Shirlee Moore. Debbie Buche FRONT: Bernadette Mathews. LoriOtt. 0 w Spanish Club SITTING: P. Searle, K Prendergast. I Haberlin. D. Daley. N Hum man, K. Lump. C Ruley. J. Coffman, Treasurer; L. Gilliland, P. Conners. D Plews. P. Earley, S Wier .ba. J. Kowalcwski. Sponsor; Miss Oiler, N. Conners KNEELING: J. Elliott. C. Turner, J. Searlc. C Ma-tury, J Rust, J. Brown. J Martin. L Llewellyn. P. Gunning. C. Huke. S. Little. Vice-President; Gwen Schuvler. A Ruley. M Stuppy. C. Cleven- ger, Secretary; K. Sharkey, D Smith. M Schmal, A Berg STANDING: R Buesching. D. Burright, A. Holmgren K Lane, L Russert. B Shapiro, President; M. Lane, L VVoolfolk, R Mackey. J Martin. L. S a bo, K Cox, M. Nkhols. S Pyke. K Render, D. Erickson, J I inney. N Braden. S. Holmgren. G. Schoon. B Bailey. Air Force Junior R.O.T.C. FIRST COLUMN: D. Gwyn. D. Haberlin, B Rzonca. D. Fedler. T. Matury. S. McLellan, J. Kepshire. SECOND COLUMN: J. Symons. S. Watt, D. Griffith. J. Cunningham. M. Fairchild. B. Dunn. G. Warner. F. Klahn. S. Severson. A. Veteto, T. Busker, J. Ballou. T. Anderson. R Bel-stra. W. Ellis. J. Tarr. J. Ruley. T. Brownell THIRD COLLUMN: J. Snyder. D. Shumaker. A. Gross. J. Hagenwald, D. Duvall, D. Clark. G. Henning, S. Davis. R. Hawkins. D. Hagenwald. D. Neal. R. Thomas. C. Shelhammer, A. Poppe, C. Bowman. D. Marsh, M Payne, E. Husiar. FOURTH COLUMN: M Lane. T. Anderson. R Davis, j. Lucente. j. Hofferth. M Shumaker. J. Bales. R Bates. R Boblett. P Stark. T. Osborn. K. Lane. W. Hehr. J. Cramer. T. Kepshire. M Kolley. M. Sampson. T. Viers, J. Sypulski. Sunshine Club FIRST ROW: P Vandercar. P Niemeyer. C. Alkirc, B. Schock. L Gilliland, S- Binder, L. S abo. SECOND ROW: Prnidnil; S. Rowley, Secretary-Treasurer; N. Campbell, N. Conners, S. Wierzba, S. Klahn, M Stuppy, G. Hegyi, J. Rust, C. A. Anglis, D. Plews, C. Clevingcr. P. Conner. D. Smith. THIRD ROW: D. Cripe, M Schmal, J. Hatch. S. Stuppy, K. Render, K. Sharkey, F. Lucky, R. Purkey, J. Finney. FOURTH ROW: J Olfdicld. Vice-President; C. Jurs, J. Kowalcwski, K Prendergast. C. Laudig. P. Zbinden, P. Karlson, S. Dixon. G. Nassau. D. Buche, P. Ketalaar. S. Boomsma. N Braden, J. Rust FIFTH ROW: L. Olt, P. Early. C. Ruley, J Martin. P. Prohosky, Z. Law, M Neal. V.I.C.A. FRONT ROW: Sponsor: Mr. Blanchard, R Hawkins. W Brewer. R Cauley. D. Sayers. D. Vandercar, R. Shaffer. J Watson. Vice-President; S. Tilton, Reporter; N. Kasparian. SECOND ROW: N Hyatte. J. Early. S. White. N. Swank. C. He yi, E Brown. K Krupa. D. Fedler. T Howard. Treasurer; R. Zak, C Shutt Parliamentarian; B. Shipley , R Skinner. THIRD ROW: f Dunn. C Golumbcck. G. Cole. Secretary; D. Williams, R Marsh. DRIVER: President; G. Witten. Office Education Association Carolyn Ball. Vice-President; Pam Cox, Peggy Zbinden. Paula Mulford, Debbie Proper. Patty Vandercar, Donna Carlson. Ruth Watkins. Barbara Jones, Pat Tilton, Jody Schauwccker, Barbara Schock, Elizabeth Midkiff, President; Sherry Murrian, Sponsor; Mrs. Barrett. Kathy Cunningham. Bonnie Layne. Sharon Pyke. Secretary; Sharon Rader, Julie Shelhammer. Caryl David. Susan Gilliland. Brenda Kain. Deb by Wilson. Treasurer; Deb by Hall, Gail Grelck. Future Farmers Of America BACK ROW: Treasurer; Dennis Kutemeier, Vice-President; Steve Ebert, Reporter; Pat Searle, Kevin Kudlo, Donald Kingery, John Bruck-man. Sentinel; Lyle Midkiff, John Zukley. MIDDLE ROW: Richard Dunn, Crant Motden. Kim Beeler. Ann Huseman, Laurie Szabo. Janna Rust. Joy Oldfield. Roger Stuppy. Chris Flynn. Sponsor; Mr. Moran, President; Gary Rosenthal, Secretary; Rick Armstrong. FRONT ROW: Lyle Kaminga. Bill Hulsey, Steve Jensen. Student Adviser; Bob Little, Ed Bult. Home Ec Club S. Armstrong, K. Hail, B. Hassin, L. Lovely, S. Boomsma, P. Ketelaar, L. Szabo. M Denton. VV. Potter, Sponsor; Miss Smith, D. Hufnagel. G. Schuyler, S. McLellan, C. Binger. S. Sayers, J. Kowalewski. K Purkey, S. Wierzba, N. Conners, President; D. Cripe, T. Blankenship. J Martin, Y. Steuer. J. Solomon, K. Cox, D. Carlson. D. Huke, M Warner, Vice- President; J. Martin, C. Ball, J. Oldfield, D. Mayer. L. Wright, L. Gilliland, Secretary; Susan Black, D. Proper, C. VVunderink, K Mitchell, K Mackey. R Daugherty. K. Mathews. B. Bailey. A. Zakula. W. Wict-brock. K. Seramur, B. Monix, S. Williams. Treasurer; S. Ping, S. Little. S. Monix, K. Kinard, B. Ellis. Math And Science Club BACK: Ron Todd, Frank Speers. Derryl Shapiro, Luther Russert, Bill Butovsky. Paul Anderson, Pat Searle, Dennis (ladders MIDDLE: Ma-ree Neal, Lorraine Spanier. Secretary-Treasurer; Theresa Babcock, Ka- thy Perry, Bob Shapiro. Dave Cassman. Ralph Jelenick. Art Davis. Sponsors; Mr. Beeching. Mr. Ouwenga. FRONT: President; John Ziegler, Vice-President; Zada Law, Nelson Schoon. Future Teachers Of America BACK ROW: Secretary; L. Spinier, C. Dunn. D. Kutemieir, C. Hall, T. Steuer, C. Ogborn. P. Niemeyer. M. Warnc. Sponsor; Miss Bever, T. Millspaugh, C. Sullivan. M Ham. Vice-President; T. Babcock, J. Finney. MIDDLE ROW: Treasurer; P. Busovsky, M Herndon. C Bin ;er, L. Szabo. S. Black. K Cox. B Bailey. M. Schmal. Reporter; K. Perry, K Cusic, H. Haskell President; L. Woolfolk, Historian; J. Nichols, M Fiske FRONT: K Hall. G. Schuyler, K Olson. R Grant. Art Guild SITTING: President; Tom Qualkinbush, Rick Larson. S.illy Shipley-. Kim Farney. Linda Massoth. Vice-President; Lura Husiar, Dan Cljrk. Treasurer; Debbie Lovell, Bonnie Monroe. Beverly Lee. Shirlee Moore. STANDING: Secretary; Kathy Kyle, Sue Sayers. Diane Hatch, Rita Uhter. PjuIj Searle, Lee Boyles. Bernadette Mathews. Pam Mat key, Jody Schauwecker. Mike Peterson. Stan McLdlan. Bill Richards. Bill McClanahan, Rich Krokidas. again, if only for a while or never if only in my dreams. n endless stale where i can rest my mind, only wishing not to return to reality. everything remains the same but myself. gone arc the days we spent together, laughing. loving, and now you spend them on a ride that . will last till the end of your happiness. wanting to be a part -yet only if i can be me. but somehow it doesn't seem enough, so i dream of the things that i am not, and wonder if i should change. the rain falls so lightly, yet we all run and hide. just to escape something we cannot change. I Wait I wait for you for neon dreams I wait for you for silent screams I wait for you for darker nights I wait for you for deadlier fights I wait for you for ever will you come? Maybe never I walk with you with a metallic smile Adjust the radio with the silver dail A luminus mind with a transparent skull Shining lights must be cleaned or they'll become dull To do things is the only way you'll be known The love has either faded away or it has grown 1 wait for you for neon dreams have now been released for silent screams have now ceased for darker nights were shattered by the sun for deadlier fights are never won. Will McClanahan Scribblings 71-72 Pjgc 103 sponsored by Cedar Lake Building SalvagcCo- Inc. (Building Material'- Wholes lac Prices) Ph 219-374 7112 Lowellette FRONT: Editor; Julie Kuipcr, Editor; Mike Han, Bob Shapiro. Editor; Jeff Gunning, Mick Milakovic. Bill BatOVtky MIDDLE: Paula Searle. Lana Gilliland. Patty Gunning. Kathy Cox. Donna Carlton. BACK: Karen Steinkamp. Laurie S abo. Sheila Stuppy. Becky Starr. Susan Black. Chris Anglis. Nancy Braden. Phyllis Ketclaar. John Kepshire. Lyketa Wright, Peggy Russel. Zada Law, Ken Stuart. Lowellian Kassi Mitchell. Photography Secretary; Dave Hunt, Advisor; Pam Bu-sovsky. Head of Layout; Lynne Woolfolk, Head of Copy; Cathe Boyles, Photographer; Debbie Proper. Photography Secretary; Mike Ham, Business Manager, Lana Gilliland. Copy Secretary; Dan Shumaker. Coordinator■RH A Time For Academics School Board Members: President, Wayne Metz, Richard Ohlenkamp, Martin Hoffman, Richard Anderson. Not pictured, Tom Grant. Brass ' 7 71-72 Lowell High School ' s Administra¬ tion is comprised of three dark¬ haired, sinister-looking, but sur¬ prisingly intelligent men. Under their guidance, LHS students found themselves caught up in a very suc¬ cessful year. Mr. Elbert, the princi¬ pal, was a busy man throughout the year doing such things as quiet¬ ing the commons areas to a mild roar, acting as chief tour guide for visitors, and interrupting classes for a couple announcements. Mr. Druckmiller, the assistant princi¬ pal, led the student council throughout a productive year, as well as staging raids on the student lounge. Mr. Weiand was definitely the most popular of the three as he carried out the many duties of the Dean. Chalk another one up for the Dean, right Mrs. Busselberg? The big three; Mr. Elbert, Mr. Druckemiller, Mr. Weiand, and the invaluable office help (Mrs. Busselberg, Mrs. Kasparian, and Mrs. Wooldrige) strike a pose. 109 This year, Lowell High School is losing one of its most distinguished faculty members, and since she is currently one of our librarians, this library page is dedicated to her — Miss Geraldine Thompson. Miss Thompson has served in the Tri- Creek School Corporation since 1945 — that ' s twenty-seven years, folks. During this long tenure she has taught English and been Librar¬ ian, helping thousands of students in the pursuit of the written word. It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Miss Thompson, and the Lowellian staff wishes her a happy retirement and many pleas¬ ant days ahead. Library Librarians Marion Hupp and Geraldine Thompson. Looks like Mike Strickhorn has found a pleasant and relaxing way to study. No loitering in the library, guys! 110 The guidance office is a place where a student can get good free advice — and a Kleenex. Students can talk over personal problems, have a showdown with a teacher, or have their schedule changed. They may look ahead and talk over their plans, their abilities, and college or vocational choices with a guidance counselor. Teachers may also go to the guidance office to find out more about their students, since the of¬ fice also handles tests and records. The counselors must have open minds and be expert at solving any number of problems. The guidance counselors are helping hands and friends indeed. So, as you can see, a guidance counselor is much more than just a shoulder to cry on! Guidance in Business Ensconced behind the Great Blue Wall on the east side of Lowell High School is the Business Department. It is here that students are taught the arts and crafts necessary to survive in the business world. Most of the students in this area are girls who hope to land a job as secretary to make enough money to live after leaving the shelter of high school. The Business Department does all it can to teach the skills needed in this field. Next year, a new course will be offered — Sur¬ vey of Business. In this course, students will spend short periods of time in several of the business areas in order to determine what specialized classes they may wish to take later. Mr. Miller, Mrs. Reyes, Mr. Ham, and Mrs. Barrett teach business. 112 Mr. Ouwenga takes a break from math to visit a friend at the party given by the Home Ec II girls. Home Ec teachers: Miss Smith and Mrs. Bailey. Home Ec. The Home Economics Department is steadily increasing in enrollment every year as the course becomes more interesting. A change in the Home Economics curriculum helps to make the course more interesting since the curriculum is now on a semester basis. This enables girls to take only the semester of Home Ec that they are interested in. The Home Ec II girls were the cause of all those loose little kids every¬ one undoubtedly noticed running around early this spring. As in years past, the young friends and relatives of the Home Ec II girls were the guests at a fun-time party. This party not only entertains the children; it allows the girls to ob¬ serve the behavior of various age groups. This year ' s party was, as usual, a big success. Tractors, greenhouses, and hoes. This is what the agriculture depart¬ ment is all about; or is it? Actually, the teaching of vocational agricul¬ ture in a community like Tri-Creek is a vital and important job, for this is basically a farm area, and many of the graduates of Lowell High School will spend their lives pro¬ ducing food for the world. Even so, there is more to the Ag Department than farming. The Future Farmers of America, Lowell chapter, is one of the best in the district, finishing fourth this year. The agriculture people also help out the athletic teams in the spring by working on the baseball field and the track. Therefore, even though the depart¬ ment has only one faculty member. Agriculture is a most important cog in the total school program. Agriculture Mr. Horan is chief cook and bottle washer of the Ag Department. One of agriculture ' s biggest friends is John Deere; here, Chuck McBain and another ag student try to repair Mr. Deere. 114 P.E. Teachers Susan Graham, Michael Sullivan, and Frank O’Shea. The physical education program is aimed at furthering student athletic skills and abilities. During the past year, Susan Graham, Frank O ' ¬ Shea, and Michael Sullivan could be found teaching anything from ping-pong to basketball to modern dance. Lowell High ' s excellent facil¬ ities allowed for a wide variety of activities. Physical education hopefully leads to mental, physical, and social ma¬ turity. Activities involving physical fitness and coordination further physical growth, while participa¬ tion and knowledge of game strate¬ gy and rules contibute to mental and social maturity. Physical Ed. Whatever you do, George, don ' t look down! Uh, oh! Miss Graham ' s watching. Better make this a good vault. Marge. Lowell ' s art facilities provide excellent opportunities for students interested in art both as a hobby and as a career. Foreign Language Lowell High School ' s Foreign Lan¬ guage Department is spearheaded by veteran teachers Loranna Wal¬ ton, Wendell Fredericks, and Ar- mand Reyes. They were joined this year by rookie Spanish teacher Lin¬ da Geller. Mrs. Walton guides her students through their French books with ever-increasing speed. Her French students listen to tapes, recite dialogues, and hear sick jokes. The Spanish curriculum in¬ cludes projects such as commer¬ cials, skits, and plays, and writ¬ ing and speaking drills. Mr. Freder¬ icks teaches Latin, placing empha¬ sis on its cultural and literary significance. Loranna Walton; French, and Linda Geller; Spanish. 116 FIRE E Far East Con North Do Spanish teacher Armand Reyes Lowell ' s All-State Choir representatives Dean Hoover, Mary Blandford and Nelson Schoon. Fine Arts teachers Wendell Fredericks, Robert Ray and James Crane. Fine Arts The 1971-72 school year was a very active one for the Fine Arts Depart¬ ment. Mr. Ray ' s students found themselves in the midst of many new and interesting art projects. The band, under the leadership of Mr. Crane, participated in football games, parades, and concerts. Mr. Fredericks and the choir hosted the Northern Indiana State Choral Fes¬ tival and presented Carousel. There were also quite a few N.l.S.B.O.V.A. entries from the band and the choir, and Lowell was represented at state by Zada Law, Jane Coffman, Janet Hoffman, Nel¬ son Schoon and Dean Hoover. These achievements and others helped to make the past year a suc¬ cessful one for the Fine Arts Department. 117 One of the most popular and versa¬ tile departments at Lowell High School is Industrial Education. In this department, students learn a great many skills that will aid them in seeking employment once out of school. Under the capable leader¬ ship of Bill Kalbac, the I.A. depart¬ ment, using individual course of¬ ferings and the open lab concept, gives students instruction in such areas as graphic arts, auto mechan¬ ics, electronics, and welding, (be¬ sides the usual woods and metals courses). Students who avail them¬ selves of these courses are much better prepared than most for the work world. Industrial Ed. Graphics Arts (Sedgwick Inc.) printed this years paper editions. A mystified Dane Schuyler wonders what the heck he has created. Learning through practical experience. Skill and precision are needed to use shop equipment. Shop teachers: Larry Hitz, Robert Kussey, Robert Hopper, Leroy Sedjwick, Norbert Blanchard, and William Kalbac. Mr. Beeching helps two students in the biology lab. Herkimer, Mr. Beeching ' s pride and joy. Science Dissecting frogs, watching organ¬ isms through a microscope, and working on impossible problems for chemistry or physics are just a few of the things a student taking a science course may encounter. General science, taught by Miss Allegre and Mr. Skinner, helps to give students an understanding of earth and life science. Biology stu¬ dents, guided by Mr. Beeching and Miss Allegre, became acquainted with the living things around them. Mr. Haynes ' chemistry students found their studies based on labo¬ ratory technique, and his physics students studied the realtionship between matter and energy. Bot¬ any, zoology, and earth science rounded out the science curricu¬ lum. Mike Halfman tries to communicate with the fish. Club, glub! 120 Science and Math Teachers: Jack Ford, Michael Hynes, Steve Backe, Larry Ouwenga, Susan Allegre, Omer Beeching, John Skinner. Mr. Skinner helps a perplexed Sue Phares. Math This year Lowell High ' s Math De¬ partment strove for better ways to meet its students ' individual needs. For the first time. Consumer Math¬ ematics, designed to acquaint stu¬ dents with practical uses of math, was offered. Courses for the col¬ lege-bound student were also avail¬ able, as well as courses for students taking a general academic curricu¬ lum. The math teachers, Mr. Backe, Mr. Ouwenga, Mr. Ford, and Mr. Skinner, have placed emphasis on all interests and abilities. The bal¬ anced mathematics, curriculum provided an interesting variety of courses which will prove to be use¬ ful to all students who take them. 1121 Among the goals of the Social Studies Department for 1971-72 was to give students a better in¬ sight into the actions and activities of the world around them. Compar¬ ative government games and stu¬ dent political conventions provided government students with an im¬ proved understanding of the me¬ chanics of world governments. Psychology and sociology classes gave students a better understand¬ ing of man. U.S. History students learned through activities such as minority projects, while world his¬ tory classes spent the year examining and comparing world civilizations. Social Studies Concentrating is Barb McLean s way of solving a problem. Social Studies Department: Bill Wornhoff, John McHugh, Aid Sandy Daley, Randy Deweese, Jim Novosel, Mike Skvara, Jim Hurst. 122 Who is Mr. Novosel charming with that sexy look now? Another interesting lecture, right Norma? The Social Studies Resource Center provides an enjoyable place to study?! m- Dave Hunt, Vivian Hile, Marie Woolfolk, Paula Wilson, James Eminhizer, Hazel Nichols, Tom Wilson, Judy Musselman, Barbara Foss, English Amidst, but not because of the con¬ troversy surrounding the phase- elective English program, Hazel Nichols, an English and Latin teacher in the Tri-Creek system for fifteen years, announced her retire¬ ment. Mrs. Nichols is one of the most highly respected teachers at the high school and will be sorely missed in the English Department. Her constant good nature, her in¬ telligence, and her calming influ¬ ence will be difficult if not impossi¬ ble to replace. It is, therefore, with great pride that the Lowellian staff dedicates this page to Mrs. Nichols. Mr. Eminhizer draws on an intruder in the English Department. Mr. Wilson presides over his class. A sneak peek at Mrs. Musselman ' s enthusiastic Freshman English class. Now, look here, you do it my way, or . . states Mr. Eminhizer. 1972 was the most daring and crea¬ tive year in the recent annals of the English Department. It was also filled with more sweat, temper, and soul searching than any other year. For in 1972, the English Depart¬ ment lived and died with the prob¬ lems of the phase-elective program. Early in the year, disgusted by the flagging interest in programmed grammar, the department set out to imporve the English curriculum through the development of a mini¬ course program designed to meet the needs of all the students. Sever¬ al months (and bruises) later, an all new program was adopted by the school board for use in 1972-73. The road was not easy, but the end justified the journey. 125 Faculty Directory Allegre, Susan: Biology, General Science B.A: University of Northern Iowa. Backe, Steve: Algebra 1, General Math B.S; Purdue University Bailey, Vestal D: Home Ec, Sr. Class Adv. B.S: U of Southwestern Louisiana Grad: Purdue University Barrett, Marva K: Business, O.E.A. B.S: Indiana University M.S: Indiana State University Beeching, Omer E: Science A. B: Olivet Nazarene College M.A: Valparaiso University Math and Science Club Bever, Elaine: Guidance, F T.A. M.A: Butler University M.S: Indiana State University Blanchard, Norbert: Voc. Auto Technology V.I.C.A. Crane, James R: Band, Music Theory B. S., M.S: Ball Stae University Deweese, Randall J: Social Studies B.A: Purdue University M.A: Ball State Univerity Assistant Golf Coach Druckemiller, Gary K: Assitant Principal B.S: Ball State University M.A: Valparaiso University Student Council Elbert, James: Principal ' B.S: St. Joseph College M.S: Purdue University Eminhizer, James: Speech, Drama, English B.A. Grad: Purdue University Thespians. Ford, Jack: Mathematics B.S, M.S: Indiana University L-Club, Basketball and Golf Coach Foss, Barbara: English, Jr. Class Adv. B.S: Ball State University Frederick, Wendell: Music, Latin A.B: Manchester College A. M: Nor thwestern University Geller, Lynda: Spanish, Spanish Club B. A: Indiana University Graham, Sue: P.E., G.A.A., Soph. Class Adv B.S: Valparaiso University Ham, George: Business A. B: Depauw University Grad: University of Iowa Hile, Vivian: English, Sr. Class Adv. B. A: Goshen College Grad: Purdue, Valparaiso Hitz, Larry: Industrial Arts B.S: Purdue University Hopper, Robert E: Industiral Arts B.S: Purdue University , Grad: U of Northern Colorado Horan, Robert: Agriculture, F.F.A. B.S: Purdue University Hunt, Daivd: English, Lowellian B.A:, M.A: Western Kentucky University Hupp, Marion: Librarian, National Honor B.S., M.S: Indianan Univeristy Hurst, James Floyd: Social Studies, L-Club B.S., M.S: Purdue University Frosh Football, Wrestling, Track Hynes, Michael: Science, Gymnastics B.S: Purdue University Kalbac, W.F.: Industrial Art, Ind. Ed. Club B.S., M.S: Indiana State University Kussy, Robert: Industrial Arts B.S: Indiana State University Love, Norman: Special Education B.S: Ball State University M.A: Purdue, Indiana University Musselman, Judith A: English B.S: Indiana State University Lowellette, Soph. Class Adv. McHugh, John F: AFJROTC, Geography B.A: St.Bonaventure University Milakovic, Michael: Industrial Arts B.S: Ball State University Athletic Director Miller, Robert A: Business B.S., M S.: Indiana State University Nichols, Hazel: English, Scribblings A. B. Indiana University Novosel, Jim: Social Studies B. S: Indiana University O ' Shea, Frank: P.E., Health, L-Club B.S., M.A: Ball State University Head Football Coach Ouwenga, Lawrence W: Mathematics A.B: Olivet Nazarene College M A T: Purdue University Math and Science, Frosh Class Adv. Perry, Lee: Guidance Director A.B: Indiana Central College M.A: Indiana University Ray, Robert: Art, Art Guild B.A: Iowa Wesleyan College B.A.E: School of the Art Inst, of Chi. M.F.A: Drake University Rea, Nancy: Speech and Hearing B.A: Indiana University Reyes, Armand: Spanish, Frosh Basketball B.S: Indiana State University Head Baseball Coach Reyes, Nancy: Business B.S., M.S: Indiana State University Associate of Science: Vincennes U. Pep Club, Cheerleader Advisor Sedgwick, O.L: Industrial Arts B.S: Indiana State University Lo-Hi Press Sichterman, Henry P: AFJROTC Swimming Coach Skinner, John F: Mathematics B.S., M.S: Purdue University Skvara, Mike: Social Studies, Sr. Class B.S: Indiana University Smith, Wilma: Home Ec, Health, Soph Class B.S: Manchester College M.A: Ball State University Home Ec Club, Girls ' Gymnastics Sullivan, Michael F: P.E., Health B.S: Valparaiso University M.S: Indiana University Ass t Football Coach, Pool Director Thompson, Gerladine F: Librarian A. B: Lindenwood College M.A: University of Illinois Sunshine Club Vandermark, Arline M: Guidance B. S. Purdue University M.A: DePauw University Weiand, Bill: Dean of Students B.A., M.S: Indiana State University Ass t Basketball Coach Walton, Loranna: French, French Club B.A: Indiana University Wilson, Paula: English, Soph. Class Adv B.A: Valparaiso University Wilson, Thomas: English, Creative Writing B.A: Purdue University Jr. Class Adv. Wornhoff, Bill: Social Studies B.S: Manchester Grad: Purdue University Ass t Football, Head Track Coach Page 126 sponsored by Ben Franklin Store, Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center, Cedar.Lake, Indiana. Part of the custodial staff: Frank Kukral and Betty Williams. Ever wonder what happens to all the garbage that you see lying around the school each night? Well, the secret shall now be revealed — our unselfish custodial staff cleans up after us. The vacuum runs till all hours of the evening and garbage can after garbage can finds its con¬ tents emptied into an incinerator. The kitch en sta ff prepares hundreds of meals each day for both students and teachers. While not busy making no-bake cookies and brownies, other tasks done by the kitchen staff are planning meals and budgets, washing trays, and serving. LHS owes a lot to these people for the unlimited services they render. Custodial Dept. Inc. Cooks: R. Battista, D. Small, M. Herlitz, C. Eich, E. Kirby, C. Anderson, P. Kirchenstene, D. Perigo, T. Nichols, S. Lindemar. 127 A Time For Students Randy Abner Julie Adam Greg Andrews Craig Aney Chris Anglis Dave Anton Mike Babcock Beth Bailey Becky Bailey Chuck Bales Jerry Ballou Craig Barker Doyle Barker Tim Bartruff Peggy Beier Rick Beier Randy Belstra ' Cheryl Berner John Black Joe Blandford Mark Blandford Tami Blankenship David Boyle Lee Boyles Theresa Bradbury Debi Branam Heidi Broadwater Joy Brown Terry Brownell Bob Bruce Bob Br ummet Debbie Buche Debi Bushman Todd Busker Suzanne Bush Sue Carlson 130 J Wade Cilek Pat Claussen Rick Claussen Rick Clinton Lynn Combs John Conley Wesley Cooper Randy Corns Jerry Crabbe Ray Crisan Kelly Cusic Bill Cummins Jeff Cunningham Diane Daley Robin Daugherty Sherrie Davis Brian Decker Dave Dillman Linda Dixon Bob Dixon Kim Donnelly Pat Dougherty Barb Droese Diana Duncan Ray Durr David Duvall Debbie Ebert Jeff Ebert Joyce Elliott Wade Ellis Mark Fairchild Paul Fewkes Ronda Freeman Dale Frizzell Dave Frizzell Debbie Ford Brian Gaddy Kenneth Gavelek Tim Glegg Roberta Grant Doreen Greer Dan Grelck Rick Gross Patty Gunning Bethi Guritz Jenny Haberlin 131 Gerald Hagenwald Sandi Hagle Don Hale Patty Halfman Dan Hall Jeanne Hall Judy Hamm Dwayne Hartman Helga Haskell Diane Hatch Jane Hatch Russell Hatch Donna Hawarth Ray Hawkins Mary Herndon Valerie Higgins Betsy Highley Joyce Hofferth Becky Hoffman Gregg Holley Ken Hoover Chris Huke Bill Hulsey Kim Huseman Nancy Huseman Ed Husiar Alan Hyatte Oscar Iliff Cathy Jansen Karen Jansen Charlene Johnson Darlene Johnson John Karlson Pam Karlson Mike Kasparian Karen Katsimpalis Kenny Keithley Diana Kender Kevin Kersey Paul Kingery Dawn Kolley Mitch Kormendy Robert Kowalski Dennis Kreighbaum Sandra Kresicher Kevin Kudlo Bob Kukral Bud Lane Karen Lane Don Langen Tracy Law Patty Lawson Ray Leach Peggy Little 132 Linda Llewellyn Steve Lobaugh Jim Love Kim Lovely John Lucente Tim Lucas Rosezell Luchene Frieda Lucky Carol Lump Karen Lump Rose Mackey Darlene Marsh Kim Maatman Dave McCarty Teri McCarthy John McKee Janelle Martin Gina Matury George Majdak Bruce Metz Ken Michallick Kathy Miles Dave Miller Madonna Miller Terry Millspaugh James Mitchell Jamie Mitchell Margie Moen Grant Molden Roger Molden Jeff Monet Barb Monix Bill Moore Carol Mueller Mary Kay Munroe Greg Nance 133 Gayle Nassau Dan Neal Roger Neyhart George Nichols Teri Ogborn Kyle Ogle Mark Oldfield Karen Olson Terry Osborn Debbie Osburn Lori Ott Lonnie Parks Sandy Patrick Dick Patz Ed Patz Kathy Pendowski Pete Peronis Kristy Peters Bob Phares Susie Phares Bob Preston August Poppe Kent Popplewell Craig Roark Gary Ross Eugene Ruark Jack Ruley Peggy Russel Judy Rust Karen Sacco Mark Sampson Connie Sayers Mary Ellen Schmal Philip Schmelter Gloria Schoon Pat Scott Joni Searle Paula Searle Sally Sejda Kathy Seramur Karen Sharkey Patti Sharkey 134 Kathy Sheets Billy Shelhart Kenny Shelhart Jeannie Shuck Debbie Sherman Mark Shumaker Randy Small Rachel Smith Donna Solomon Gary Solomon Nancy Spoor Andy Springsteen Andrea Spry Mike Spry Tim Stephan Paul Stark Rosemarie Stingley Marion Stratton Mike Strickhorn Jean Stuhlmacher Don Stuart June Stull Ken Swart James Swedek Debbie Symons Jamie Sypulski Charlotte Summit MikeTalarek Jeff Tarr Barry Taylor Janis Taylor Rex Thomas Kathy Tilton Martin Traficanti Cheryl Turner Kerry Tunnell David Vandercar Tom Vandercar Tom Viers Robie Vought Dawn Vanwienen Laura Underwood 135 Judy Warner April Wartsbaugh Donna Watkins Marie Watson Rita Wells Candy Whittingham Patty Whittingham Wendy Wietbrock Cindy Williams Bryan Wilson David Wilson Douglas Wilson Rita Wright PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE Kim Beeler Charles Compton Brenda Faverty Bob Garrison Richard Grossman Kimberly Handy Robert Lambert John Morgavan Mike Payne George Radaszewski Mike Spry Ben Tuttle Mark Allie Terry Anderson Tim Anderson Sandra Armstrong Kerry Aycock Robert Bailey G race Bales John Bales Ralph Ballou Richard Bates Barry Belstra Annette Berg Bill Bockstahler Candy Bowman Catherine Boyles Robert Branam Denise Brandenberg Vanessa Breneman Cheryl Brooks Terry Brownell Brenda Bruce Roberta Buesching Debbie Burright Bill Busovsky Dan Butor James Cannon Karen Carlson 137 Edna Carroll Dan Clark Helen Cleaver Cheryl Clevinger Jane Coffman Bruce Compton Patti Conner Nina Conners Richard Conners Ron Cook Diana Cooper John Cramer Sharon Crane Bill Curtis Russel Daugherty Mike Davis Lynette Dering Bill Denton Tom Duncan Bill Dunn David Durham Pam Early Becky Ellis Donita Erickson Kim Farney Rick Finney Dawn Flatt James Frazier Vicki Freeman Gary Garcia Debbie Gard Judy Geralds Dave Griffith John Gwyn Dertnis Hagenwald Karen Hall Seona Hall John Hamm Kim Harris Becky Hassin Roger Heintz Greg Henning Doug Henrichs Rick Herr Jayne Herz Dan Hickey Debby Highsmith Alice Hill Lee Hill Kathy Hinton Janet Hoffman Jim Holloway Audrey Holmgren Sandy Hopf Margaret Hughes Gail Huke Dale Huseman Jackie Hussey Linda Hussey Larry Iliff Joann Jerzyk Cathy Kasparian Melody Kesier Bonnie Kelley Lynn Kelley Karen Kender Kathy Kender Keith Kersey Bill Kirby Karen Kitchens Fred Klahn Sandra Klahn Ward Kolley Karen Kolloway Joyce Kowalewski Bob Kronsell Randy Kuiper Benny Kyle Richard Lacy Tami Lane Cheryl Laudig Beverly Lee Joyce Lindahl 139 Susan Little Tom Little John Lloyd Debbie Lovell Lynn Lovely George Mackey Betty Marsh Bernadette Mathews Dori Mayer Mike McCarthy Dennis McLean Terry Meyers Melanie Miller Tim Miller Margie Monix Susan Monix Bonnie Monroe Debra Moore Shirlee Moore Laura Munro Harriet Morse Rick Myslive Vicki Nichols Miriam Nichols Everett Ogden Joy Oldfield John Olsen Tim Osburn Terrol Padgett Carol Parkerson Jeff Pasiemiak Arnold Patz Cheryl Payne John Pearl Phil Pearson Mary Perry Sue Ann Ping Karen Piske Debbie Plews Rich Pressley Ellen Prohosky Debbie Proper 140 Robin Purkey Sharon Pyke Chuck Quale Mara Ramon Dan Reed Robert Reel Cathy Regnier Katie Reynolds Jerry Robbins Patricia Robbins Rita Robertson Francine Roth Mike Ross Amy Ruley Charlee Ruley Russell Ruley Dan Rust Steve Sark Sue Sayers Barb Scheidt Nancy Scheub Steve Schmelter Gwen Schuyler Patrick Searle Scott Severson Kathy Sharkey Steve Sharkey Trudy Sharkey Sally Shipley Rosemarie Sichterman Debby Smith Shirley Smith Bud Stewart Penny Stewart Tina Stinnett David Stoltz Debbie Stoltz Cathy Stoner Mark Stratton Marsha Strong Margie Stuppy Colleen Sullivan 141 Frank Summitt Bob Symons TeriTalarek Tim Tilton Susan Tunnell Mary Tutza Rita Uhter Jack Umfleet Curt Underwood Debby Vandercar Lynn Veteto Margo Warne Margaret Warner Ruth Watkins Terry Wease Robert Wells Theresa Whitehead Sheri Wierzba Sue Williams Chuck Wismiller Steve Witten Larry Workman Roland Young Angela Zakula John Zukley . PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE Guy Arnold Robert Boyer Paul Brown Theresa Cox Don Daves Paul Durr Tony Farney Tim Glegg Mike Halfman Joe Hudak Marion Johnson Bruce Kenney Preston Lambert John Olsen Randy Quillan Steve Shrombeck Mike Wade Gail Anderson Theresa Babcock Carolyn Ball Cindy Bannister Virginia Batcheller Henry Battista Cheri Binger Susan Black Roland Blevins Susan Boomsma Nancy Braden David Brandt Kathy Brook Laura Brooks Elden Brown Mark Bruce John Bruckman Norma Burton Gary Campbell Jerry Cantwell Donna Carlson Scott Carlson Lila Carroll David Cassman Dan Clark Mary Clark David Coates Anna Compton Greg Cook Carrie Cooper Kathy Cox Pat Cramer Sheryl Dawn Mary Denton Sherry Dixon Harry Dokulil 143 Mary Droese Lynell Drugan Cindy Dunn Don Duvall Craig Earley Lila Ebernickel Frank Ensweiler Julie Eubank Amber Fathke Larry Fedler Judy Finney Mary Fiske Ray Flores Carey Foley Barbara Fredericks Lyle Freeman James Freeman Greg Galbraith Myrna Garrison Frank Gavelek Dan Genge Lana Gilliland Dean Greer Ed Grevenstuk Althea Gross Jeff Gunning Darlene Hagle Doug Hales Gwen Halfman Karen Hall Mike Ham Charles Harbison Dale Harbison Larry Hatch Rhonda Hawkins Roberta Hayden Ginger Hegyi Wade Hehr Debbie Hennin Debbie Hess Ernest Hinkle Jo Ann Hirata 144 Mike Holding Sherrill Holmgren Debbie Hoover Bernice Huffman Debbie Hufnagel Debbie Huke Kenneth Hunt Ann Huseman Dan Huseman Jane Hyatte Georgia Ivey Ralph Jelenick Alice Johnson Barbara Jones Cathy Jurs Andy Kapitan Rick Karlson Jan Keithley Tom Kepshire Dale Kersey Phyllis Ketelaar Greg Klein Richard Krokidas Kim Kudlo Julie Kuiper Dennis Kutemieier Theresa Lanoue John Lappie Rick Larson Tom Larson Helen Laumeyer Bonnie Layne Pam Mackey Judy Martin Kathy Mathews Jeff Mayer Charles McBain Mike McCormick Bill McClanahan Barb McLean Dave McLean Susie McLellan 145 Lyle Midkiff Mike Milakovic Sam Miller Kassi Mitchell Sheila Moden Art Munroe Virginia Myslive Pam Neal Andrea Nichols Mike Nicoludis Bill Ogborn Roger Ohlenkamp Joe Pancini Stanley Paperstein Robin Peoples Kurt Poppe Wendy Potter Debbie Quale Karen Reed Marguerite Reynolds Bill Richards Steve Richey Allen Roberts Garry Rosenthal Debby Roy Ron Ruley Paul Russert Janna Rust Kim Schmidt Mike Schwimmer Bob Shapiro Richard Shapiro Anna Shanks Vicky Sharkey John Sheets Chris Shelhammer 146 Dawn Shelhammer Tom Sherman Dennis Shumaker Betsy Small Ed Small Karen Smith Mike Smith Paul Smith Ray Smith Lorraine Spanier Jim Springsteen Becky Starr Karen Steinkamp Vera Stewart Roger Stuppy Sheila Stuppy Pat Swisher Laurie Szabo Charles Dooge Debby England Russ Frayer Sally Golumbeck Gary Hall Ralph Hammond Carl Kaletta Don Kingery Mike Neal Dan Peterson Frank Speers Paul Thomas Charles Wilson BobTerrano Sandy Thomas Ronnie Todd PamTumbiolo Mike Uhter Barry VanDuersen Mike Walters Steve Watt Bob Wesselhoft Randy Wietbrock Nancy Wilson Wayne Woosley Lyketta Wright Cheryl Wunderink John Yankauskas Mary Yankauskas Janet Yuhasz Peggy Zbinden John Ziegler 147 A Time For Seniors 4 Senior Moments With a tear and a grin, Kathy Prendergast begins her reign as our 1972 Junior Miss. We now see two hard-working seniors, Mike Pancini and Randy Hile, studiously gazing into their cherished books. CADET TEACHERS: K. Stuart, S. McLellan, R. Cunningham, P. Steiner, M. Sharkey, P. Niemeyer, D. Gwyn, N, Campbell, C. Hall, L. Woolfolk, P. Ketcham, P. Busovsky.S. Brantley. Come on, John, can t you see that the girl is trying to study? Just two of the many beautiful people in the Senior class. Page 151 sponsored by Toni ' s Drive-In, 17214 Morse St., Lowell, Indiana, 696-8728. Awards Highlight Gala Affair Shown are just a few of the hundreds of awards The All Sports Award went to Charlie. Mrs. Glen Buche presents Kathy Perry with Lowell ' s DAR Good Citizens Award. Page 152 sponsored by Bryan Manufacturing in Lowell (Congratula¬ tions to the class of 72 ). were presented to a variety of LHS students on Honors Night. One of several Industrial Arts Awards went to Dane Schuyler. Honors Night Awards Dekalb Award . . Steve Ebert James E. Little Ag. Scholarship . DAR ROTC Award . . C Major Donald Haberlin Colonel Elmer Budlove Award . .C Staff Sgt. Tracy D. Law Girls Art Award. . Maree Neal Lura Husiar Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Mary Berdine Crisco Award . .Debbie Huke Hammond Times Award . .Mike Ham Gary Post Tribune Award . Business Award . English Award: Best in Prose. Karen Stuhlmacher English Award: Best in Poetry . F.T.A. Award . Outstanding History Student — 1st . . John Ziegler Outstanding History Student — 2nd . Theresa Babcock Outstanding Government Student . .Dan Shumaker Outstanding Senior Band Member . Deborah England Outstanding Choir Member . Cheryl Ohlenkamp Bausch and Lomb Award . .Leonard Anglis Math Award. Student Council Award . American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship . . American Legion Scholarship . Kathy Perry Donald Haberlin Snell Chevrolet Scholarship . Spanish Award . Honor in Spanish Activities . French Award . Line-up of the 1972 Honors Section. P a ge 153 sponsored by Globe Industries Inc., Lowell, Indiana (Good Luck 72 ). England is no longer foggy as Debbie receives her award. Chuck Buseman, in suit, tie, and Mickey Mouse shirt, accepts the Student 1972 HONORS SECTION Leonard Anglis Guy Carlson Stephen Carter Donald Haberlin Randy Hile Zada Law Kathy Perry Susan Rowley Nelson Schoon Derryl Shapiro Ken Stuart Karen Stuhlmacher Page 154 sponsored by Blythe ' s Sport Shop 1330 Commercial Lowell, Indiana 696-7010 (A complete line of sporting goods.) Council Presidential Award. ATHLETE AWARDS Scholastic Award . Leonard Anglis Ken Stuart All Sports Award . Charles Drewry Honor Blanket Award . Charles Drewry Donald Haberlin Steve Jensen Ralph Midkiff Mike Sharkey Dan Shumaker • Ken Stuart All State Football Charles Drewry John Alkire Award .Mike Lane Students Receive The Pay Off For Hard Work Don Haberlin accepts another award. Sharon Rader and Dean Hoover receive two of the many Senior Choir Awards. Page 155 sponsored by Ted ' s Jewelry 409 Commercial 096-8331 (Bluebird and Orange Blossom Diamond Rings). Terry McHugh kept everyone ' s attention with her speech. With diplomas in hand, the newly graduated seniors listen to the Benediction of 1972. in the serious tone of the graduation ceremony. The entrance of the seniors marks the beginning of the Baccalauerate and Commencement. Graduation: Climax Of Year 157 Long Awaited Caps And Gowns Of 72 After twelve long years of books, teachers, and hard work, the senior class of 1972 found itself conclud¬ ing it ' s required schooling by a graduation exercise conducted on June fourth. The gymnasium was made colorful by the red and white caps and gowns and by the four large floral pieces. Every senior took on a serious attitude as the Baccalaureate began. The three student speakers, Peter Ketcham, Terry McHugh, and Ken Stuart, all gave excellent speeches. The pres¬ entation of diplomas went quickly, and by late afternoon the class of 1972 could no longer be called se¬ niors; they had graduated. Gradua¬ tion Day, 1972 shall be long re¬ membered by each graduate. The best way to study is with plenty of light and closed eyes. Page 160 sponsored by The Velvet Stall 124 W. Washington Lowell, Indiana, 696-0408 a little time for studies. Who says us guys can ' t carry purses? This year ' s Senior Grub Day was not as evident as those in the past. For some reason, very few seniors participated in this annual event. Those that did participate, howev¬ er, did manage to be noticed. Rag¬ ged shirts, shorts, jeans, and even shoes were just a few of the many items worn by this year ' s grubby seniors. Since Senior Grub Day was the seniors ' very last day of school, almost all work was abondoned for fun and doing nothing. Despite the small number of seniors who par¬ ticipated in the Senior Grub Day, May 26 was still Senior Day. Grubby Seniors Revolt That funny-looking guy in the whitecoat won ' t catch us this time, will he Dave! Page 161 sponsored by Mid-Town True Value Hardware in Lowell 696-7421. Flint Aim Duane Babcock Leonard Frank Anglis Sharon Anton Mary Berdine Rick Armstrong Mary E. Blarraford A Time For . . . Cheryl Lynn Alkire Paul Anderson A Time For . . . James L. Clark Michael D. Clinton Pam Cox Greg Cole Mark Lane Clark Gloria Cooper 164 h ' Alice Cleaver Debra Lou Cripe In Michael Roy Cummins Happiness Elizabeth Dunn Steven Ebert Kathi Cunningham Rex Cunningham John Early Charlie Drewry Cleve England Patrick Early Deborah England 165 Judith Garcia A Time For . . . Nancy Fiene John Forsiin Chris Flynn Jackie Frahm Dave Fedler Carol Goffe Chuck Golumbeck Laurie Guillin 167 A Time For . . . Kerry D. Henry Kathy Hickey Sue Hill Randy Hile Joann R. Hoffman Donald L. Herlitz Pam Herr 168 Dean A. Hoover Planning The Future Steve Jensen Chuck Huseman Lura Lee Husiar John R. Jurs Bill Husiar David James Thomas E. Howard Darlene Joyce Jungels 169 Decisions Reed Llewellyn Linda Kukral Mike Lane Dale Luckel Ray Marsh Kathy Kyle Zada Law Shirley Mackey 171 I A Time For . . . Stan McLellan Linda Massoth Renee McCarthy Janis Michallick Terry Matury Terry McHugh Jayne Meadows Sheree Michiels 172 Individualism Ralph Midkiff Mary Murrien JoAnn Corene Nichols 3 A Time For . . . Kathy Perry Cheryl Lynn Ohlenkamp Randy Purkey Michael B. Peterson Cindy Ogborn Mike Pancini Tom Qualkinbush Kathleen Prendergast Changes Susan Dorothy Rowley Sharon Jo Rader David R. Sayers Luther E. Russert Jody Schauwecker Timothy W. Roberts Sheila Jean Sayers Ben J. Rzonca 175 Nelson Roy Schoon Dane Schuyler Kevin Schmidt Debbie Schrombeck Steven Schwanke A Time For . . . ’6 Having Fun John Richard Snyder Julie Shelhammer Daniel Shumaker Mike Sharkey Chuck Shuttz Joan Irene Solomon i; Russ Skinner Bob Shipley 177 Mark Starr Kenneth Giles Stuart A Time For . . . Karen Ruth Stuhlmacher Patricia Tilton Jim Symons Kenneth Don Travis Donna VanWienen Glory Gail Warner Steve Tilton Douglas Vanderca r Marilyn Watson Patricia Ann Vandercar Glen Walters Stephen White Debby Williams Gary L. Witten Debra Wilson Brenda Wease Rick Whittingham David Williams Richard Wilson 181 Senior Index CHERYL LYNN ALKIRE Spanish Club 9,10,11; Home Ec. 9,10,11,12; G.A.A. 10,11; Sunshine Club 9,10,11,12; Band Cadet 9,10,11,12; Lowellette 11; Pep Club 9,10,11; Alt. Cheerleader 10; Jr. Miss 1st runner-up 12; Class Council 11. FLINT ALM Football 9; Cross-Country 10,11; Basketball 10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; L-Club 10,11, 12 . PAUL ANDERSON Baseball 10; Math and Science Club 11,12. LEONARD FRANK ANGLIS Band 9; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Track 9; Golf 10,11,12; Cross-Country 12; Spanish Club 9,10; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Honor Section 12. SHARON ANTON RICK ARMSTRONG F.F.A. 9,10,11,12; Basketball Manager 10, 11; L-Club 10,11; B.C.B. 11. DUANE BABCOCK Football 9,10; Baseball 9,10,11,12; Class Council 9,11; Student Council 9,10,11,12; V.P. 11; National Honor Society 11,12; French Club 10; L-Club 10,11,12; B.C.B. 11, 12. MARK BEIER Band 9; V.I.C.A. 11,12; Swimming 10; Baseball 9; Spanish Club 9,10; B.C.B. 11. MARY BERDINE Latin Club 10; V.P. 10, Choir 10,11,12; Sound of Music 10; Once Upon a Ma- tress 11. MARY BLANDFORD Flowers for Algernon 10; Sound of Mu¬ sic 10; Spoofydoof ' s Funnybone 10; Christmas Carol 11; Once Upon a Mat¬ tress 11; Jr. Miss Pageant 12; Thespians 10,11,12. CAROL BRADEN Home Ec. 9,10,11; G.A.A. 9,10,11; Choir 9, 10 . SID BRANTLEY Latin Club 9; Choir 11,12; Once Upon a Mattress 11; Student Council 12. WILBUR BREWER Wrestling 9; Cross-Country 9,10; V.I.C.A. 12 . PAUL BRUMMET V.I.C.A. 11,12; Band 9; Swimming 10; Baseball 9; Spanish Club 9,10; B.C.B. 11. EDWARD A. BULT Wrestling 9,10,11; F.F.A. 9,10,11,12; Cross- Country 9; Spanish Club 9,10. JANET MARIE BURTON Band 9; Student Council 9; Spanish Club 10,11; G.A.A. 9,10; Pep Club 9,10. PAMELA BUSOVSKY Pep Club 9,10,11,12; F.T.A. 11,12; Treas. 12; Choir 11,12; Lowellian 12; G.A.A. 12; Cadet Teacher 12; Carousel 12; Gavit High School: Cinema Club 10. NANCY ANN CAMPBELL Sunshine Club 9,10,11,12; Sec.-Treas. 12; Home Ec. 10,11; G.A.A. 10,11; Student Council 11,12; Pep Club 10,11,12; Lowellett 11; Class Treas. 9; Class Sec. 10,11,12; Class Council 11; Cadet Teacher 12. GUY A. CARLSON Class Council 11; Student Council 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; B.C.B. 12; L- Club 11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Cross- Country 9,10: Honor Section 12. CASEY J. CARROLL Choir 10,11,12; V.P. 12; Art Guild 9; Sound of Music 10; Christmas Carol 11; Once Upon a Mattress 11; Thespian 11 , 12 . STEPHEN CARTER Class Pres. 11; Student Council 11; Football 12; Cross-Country 9,10; Basketball 9,10,11, 12; Captain 12; National Honor Society 10, 11,12; Spanish Club 9; L-Club 11,12; Honor Section 12. RICKCAULEY Wrestling9,10; V.I.C.A. 12. JAMES L. CLARK MARK LANE CLARK Swimming 10; Spanish Club 10. ALICE CLEAVER MICHAEL CLINTON GREG COLE V.I.C.A. 11,12. GLORIA COOPER PAM COX G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Sec. 10,11; Pres. 12; Pep Club 10,11,12; Band Cadet 9,10,11,12; O.E.A. 12; V.P. Pres. 12; French Club 10; Gymnastics 9,10,11,12; Volleyball 9,10,11, 12; Basketball 10,11,; Track 11; Choir 12. DEBRA LOUCRIPE Home Ec. 10,11,12; V.P. 11; Pres. 12; G.A.A. 10,11,12; Spanish Club 9,10; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Band Cadet 9,10,11,12; Sunshine Club 12; Volleyball 9,10; Gym¬ nastics 9,10,11,12; Choir 12; Powder Puff Football 11,12. MICHAEL ROY CUMMINS Football 9; Basketball 9,10; Choir 12. KATHI CUNNINGHAM Pep Club 9,10; O.E.A. 12. REX CUNNINGHAM Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11; Baseball 9,11,12; L-Club 11,12; Student Council 9,10,12; Class Pres. 9,10,12; Class V.P. 11. ARTHUR R. DAVIS Track 9; Math and Science Club 10,11,12; Chess Club 10; Intramural Basketball 10. CHARLIE DREWRY Football 9,10,11,12; All-Conference 11,12; All-Star Team 12; All-State 12; Captain 11, 12; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; 1st Sectionals 1; 2nd Conference 12; 3rd Re¬ gional 12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; L-Club 9,10, 11,12; V.P. 12; Class Council 10; Class V.P. 12 . ELIZABETH DUNN F.F.A. 12. FLOYD DUNN V.I.C.A. 11,12. JOHN EAR 1 Y Swimming 11,12; Baseball 11; V.I.C.A. 12. PATRICK EARLY Swimming 11,12; Captain 12; Baseball 11. STEVEN EBERT F.T.A. 9,10; Spanish Club 9,10; F.F.A. 9,10, 11,12; V.P. 12; Choir 11,12; Once Upon A Mattress 11; National Honor Society 11, 12. CLEVE ENGLAND DEBORAH ENGLAND Spanish Club 9,10; Band 9,10,11,12; Choir Accompanist 12; Thespians 12. MARK FARNEY DAVE FEDLER Wrestling 9; Art Guild 9,10,11,12; V.I.C.A. 12 . NANCY FIENE Pep Club 10: Rest Assured 9; Flowers for Algernon 10; Once Upon a Mattress 11; Choir 11; Thespians 11,12. CHRIS FLYNN F.F.A. 12. JOHN FORSLIN JACKIE FRAHM Spanish Club 9; Pep Club 10,11; Sunshine Club 12; Lowellette 9. JUDITH GARCIA Choir 9.12 SUSAN GILLILAND Band 9,10; Pep Club 9,10; Cadet Teacher 11, 12; G.A.A. 9; Spanish Club 11; O.E.A. 12; Sunshine Club 10. CAROL GOFFE Home Ec. 10,11. CHUCK GOLUMBECK F.F.A. 9; Choir 11; V.I.C.A. 11,12. GAIL GRELCK Band Cadet 9,10; G.A.A. 9,10; Home Ec. 9; Class Council 11; O.E.A. 12. JOHN GRIESER Football 9; Gymnastics 10,11; Spanish Club 11 . LAURIE GUILLIN DONALD E. GWYN Football 9,10,11,12; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; L-Club 9,10,11,12; Band 9,10; Spanish Club 11,12; B.C.B. 11,12. DONALD J. HABERLIN Football 9,10; Football Manager 11,12; Swimming 10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; L- Club 11,12; Sec.-Treas. 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; B.C.B. 11,12; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Honor Section 12. DENNIS HADDERS Band 9,10; Math and Science Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 9,10. CLYDE HALL F. T.A. 12; The Mouse that Roared 12; A Christmas Carol 11; Choir 12; Cadet Teacher 12; Latin Club 11. DEBORAH HALL Home Ec. 9; Student Council 11,12; O.E.A. 12; Treas. 12; Pep Club 9,10; Sunshine Club 9,10; Class Council 11. JAN HALL Home Ec. 9,10; Band Cadet 9,10; Student Council 9; Pep Club 9,10,11; Spanish Club 11 . RANDY HAWKINS V.I.C.A. 11,12; Band 9,10. KERRY D. HENRY Spanish Club 11. DONALD L. HERLITZ Football 9,10,11,12; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; B.C.B. 11,12; Class Treas. 12; L-Club 10,11,12. PAMELA JUNE HERR Pep Club 9,10,11; Home Ec. 9,10; Student Council 9,10; Homecoming Court 11,12; G. A.A. 9; Spanish Club 10,11; Band 9,10: 182 Senior Index Band Cadet 9,10,11. KATHY HICKEY RANDY HUE Football 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,11,12; Bas¬ ketball 9,10,11; National Honor Society 11, 12; Student Council 9; L-Club 11,12; Latin Club 9,10; Honor Section 12. SUE HILL JOANN R. HOFFMAN Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Cheerleader 9,10,11, 12; G.A.A. 9,10; Student Council 9,10,11; Treas. 11; Sunshine Club 9; Homecoming Court 9,10,11; Homecoming Queen 12; Girl ' s State Delegate 11. DEAN A. HOOVER Football 9,10,11,12; Gymnastics 10,11,12; Baseball 9,10; Choir 9,10,11,12; Reporter 12; L-Club 10,11,12. J EFF HOSHAW THOMAS E. HOWARD Football 9,10,11,12; Gymnastics 10,11; Track 10,11; L-Club 10,11,12; V.I.C.A. 12. CHUCK HUSEMAN Football 9; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; Track 9,11; Class V.P. 9,10; Student Council Pres. 12; L-Club 11,12. BILL HUSIAR Spanish Club 10; Golf 10; Wrestling Man¬ ager 11. LURALEE HUSIAR Art Guild 9,10,11,12; Sec. 11; V.P. 12; Thespians 11,12; Choir 10,11,12; Pep Club 10; Flowers for Algernon ' ' 10; Devil ' s Tongue 11; Lowellian 11,12; Scribblings 11, 12; Mousetrap 11; A Christmas Carol 11; When Men are Scarce 11; Once Upon a Mattress 11; The Mouse that Roared 12; Carousel 12; One-Act Plays 12. NEIL HYATTE V.I.C.A. 11,12. DAVID CHARLES JAMES Cross-Country 10,11; Track 9,10,11,12; Basketball Manager 9,10,11,12; One-Act Plays 12; Band 9; Choir 12; L-Club 11,12. STEVE JENSEN Football 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Gymnastics 10,11,12; F.F.A. 11,12; L-Club 10,11,12; Student Council 10; Spanish Club 10. DARLENE JOYCE JUNGELS Home Ec. 10. JOHN R JURS Football 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; F.F.A. 10,11; L-Club 11,12. BRENDA KAIN French Club 9; Home Ec. 9,10,11; Pep Club 10,11; Sunshine Club 10; O.E.A. 12. LYLE KAMMINGA Wrestling9,10,11; F.F.A. 9,10,11,12. NICK KASPARIAN V.I.C.A. 11,12. PAUL KIETH JOHN EDWARD KEPSHIRE B.C.B. 10,11,12; Cross-Country Manager 11; Basketball Manager 11; Track Manager 11; L-Club 11; Lowellette 12; Graphic Arts Club 12. PETE KETCHAM Wrestling 12; Columbia Heights High School; Concert Band 9,10,11,12; Football 9,10,11,12; Wrestling 11; Track 9,10,11,12; Letterman ' s Club 10,11,12; Class Pres. 9. RICK KORTH V.I.C.A. 11,12. DEBBIE KREISCHER Home Ec. 10; Spanish Club 10. GLENDA DEE KRONSELL G.A.A. 9,10,11; Pep Club 9,10. KIM DONALD KRUPA Swimming 10,11; Tri-Captain 11; V.I.C.A. 12 . LINDA KAY KUKRAL Band 9,10; Spanish Club 9,10. KATHY KYLE Home Ec. 11; Art Guild 11,12; Sec. 12; Pep Club 12; Powder Puff Football 12. MICHAEL DAVID LANE Football 9,10; Golf 9,10,11,12; Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; Pres. 12; L-Club 10,11,12. ZADA LAW Band 9,10,11,12; V.P 11; Pres. 12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; G.A.A. 10; French Club 10; Math and Science Club 11,12; V.P. 12; Girl ' s State Alt. 11; Sunshine Club 12; Bas¬ ketball 10; Home Ec. 9; Lowellette 9,10,11, 12; Lowellian 11; Flowers for Algernon 10; Honor Section 12. DENNIS LEE BOB LITTLE L-Club 10,11,12; Football 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Co-Captain 11,12; 4th Sectional 10; Basketball 9,10; F.F.A. 10,11,12; Stu¬ dent Advisor 12; Spanish Club 9,10; Class Council 11. REED LLEWELLYN B.C.B. 11,12; Football 10; Baseball 9; Latin Club 9,10; Chess Club 10; Math and Sci¬ ence Club 10,11; V.I.C.A. 12; Art Guild 9. DALE LUCKEL RAY MARSH LINDA MASSOTH G.A.A. 9; Home Ec. 9; Art Guild 12. DAVID MARTIN Gymnastics 11. TERRY MATURY Football 9,10; Football Manager 11; Swim¬ ming Manager 10,11,12; L-Club 10,11,12; B.C.B. 11,12; Spanish Club 9,10; Band 9,10, 11,12. debra McAllister renee McCarthy Band Cadet 9; G.A.A. 9,10; French Club 9; Pep Club 9,10; Powder Puff Football 9. TERRY McHUGH STAN McLELLAN Football 9,10,11,12; Most Improved Player 11; Basketball 9,10; Swimming 11,12; Co- Captain 11; B.C.B. 11,12; Track 9,11; Art Guild 9,10,11,12; Class Council 11; L-Club 11,12. JAYNE MEADOWS Pep Club 10,11; G.A.A. 10; Band Cadet 9, 10,11; Choir 9,10,11,12; Spanish Club 11; Cadet Teacher 12; National Honor Society 11 , 12 . FRANK MENTINK Football 9,10,11; Baseball 9,10; Basketball 9, 10 . BRUCE A. METZ Cross-Country 10; Gymnastics 10,12. JANIS MICHALLICK Pep Club 10,11,12; Treas. 11,12; Home Ec. 10,11; G.A.A. 11,12; Sunshine Club 12; Powder Puff Football 10,11,12; Volleyball 12; Track 11,12. SHEREE MICHIELS Latin Club 9; Swimming 10,11; Flowers for Algernon 10; Powder Puff Football 10. ELIZABETH MICKIFF O.E.A. 12. RALPH MIDKIFF Football 9,10,11,12; Gymnastics 10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; L-CIub 9,10,11,12; Pres. 12; National Honor Society 11,12. MONA MOEN Thornfractional South High School: G.A.A. 10,11; Pep Club 9,10,11; Terrapin Club 9. PAULA MULFORD G.A.A. 12; Pep Club 11,12; O.E.A. 12; Vol¬ leyball 12; Basketball 12; Powder Puff Foot¬ ball 10,12; Track 12. MARY MURRIAN SHERRYMURRIAN MAREENEAL Sunshine Club 12; G.A.A. 12; Math and Science Club 12; Art Guild 12; The Mouse that Roared 12. FRANK JEROME NICHOLS JR. Football 10. JOANN CORENE NICHOLS Band 9,10,11,12; Treas. 12 Pep Club 9,10, 11,12; Musical Moods 9,10; F.T.A. 11,12; Treas. 11; Historian 12; Cadet Teacher 12; Choir Accompanist 12; Scribblings 9,10,11, 12; Lowellette 9,10,12. PAMELA JO NIEMEYER Cheerleader 10,11,12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Choir 9,10,11,12; Treas. 11; Carnival 9; Sound of Music 10; Thespians 11,12; Student Council 10; Class Council 11; Class Sec. 9; Jr. Miss Pageant 12; Lowellett 9,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12. DENNIS NORD CHERYL LYNN OHLENKAMP Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Choir 9,10,11,12; Sec. 11; Pres. 12; Carnival 9; Sound of Mu¬ sic 10; Once Upon a Mattress ' 11; Car¬ ousel 12; Thespians 11,12; One-Act Plays 12; Student Council 11,12; Sec. 12; Nation¬ al Honor Society 11,12; Class Council 11; Spanish Club 9,10; Jr. Miss Talent and Congeniality Awards 12. PAT PARKS KATHY PERRY National Honor Society 10,11,12; F.T.A. 11, 12; V.P. 11; Reporter 12; Choir 12; Pep Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 9,10,11; Girl ' s State 11; D.A.R. Good Citizen 12; Honor Section 12. MICHAEL B. PETERSON Football 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11; Gym¬ nastics 10,11; Art Guild 9,10,11,12; Treas. 11; L-Club 10,11. KATHLEEN PRENDERGAST Pep Club 9,10,11,12; V.P. 11; Pres. 12; Thespians 11,12; Treas. 12; Sunshine Club 10,11,12; Treas. 10; G.A.A. 10; Choir 10; Spanish Club 10,11,12; Powder Puff Foot¬ ball 10,12; Volleyball 10; Basketball 10; Band Cadet 9; Jr. Miss 12; Flowers for Algernon ' 10; Christmas Carol; 11; 183 Senior Index When Men are Scarce ' ' 11; Chamber Music 11. PEGGY JO PROHOSKY G.A.A. 10,11; Home Ec. 9,10; Spanish Club 10,11; Sunshine Club 12; Pep Club 10,11, 12; Powder Puff Football 10,11,12; Captain 12; Volleyball 11. RANDY PURKEY Wrestling 9,10,11; Captain 11; Football 9, 10,11; Track 9; L-Club 9,10,11. TOM QUALKINBUSH Band 9,10,11; Art Guild 10,11,12; Pres. 11, 12 . SHARON JO RADER O.E.A. 12; Sec. 12; Choir 9,10,11,12; G.A.A. 9,11. CHERI REED Band 9; Pep Club 10. ED RICH TIMOTHY W. ROBERTS Cross-Country 10,11; Wrestling 9,10; Track 9,10. SUSAN DOROTHY ROWLEY Spanish Club 9,10,11; Home Ec. 10,11; Sunshine Club 9,10,11,12; Treas. 11; Pres. 12; National Honor Society 11,12; Pep Club 10,11,12; Flowers for Algernon 10; Once Upon a Mattress 11; Choir 11,12; Class Council 11; Thespians 12; Honor Sec¬ tion 12. LUTHIER E. RUSSERT Spanish Club 12; Math and Science Club 11,12; Art Guild 9. BEN J. RZONCA Spanish Club 9,10,11; L-Club 10,11,12; Wrestling 10,11; Track Manager 10,11; Cross-Country 12. DAVID R. SAYERS V.l.C.A. 11,12. SHEILA JEAN SAYERS JODY SCHAUWECKER G.A.A. 9,10; Pep C lub 9,10,12; Art Guild 12; O.E.A. 12. KEVIN SCHMIDT Basketball 9,10; Baseball 9; Golf 11,12; L- Clubll, 12; B.C.B. 11,12. BARBARASCHOCK Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Cheerleader 10; Alt. Cheerleader 9,11,12; Sunshine Club 9,10,11, 12; Sec. 11; Class Council 11; Jr. Miss Con¬ geniality Award 11; Choir 10,11; O.E.A. 12. NELSON ROY SCHOON Basketball 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; Cross- Country 9,10; Choir 9,10,11,12; Student Council 9,11,12; National Honor Society 10, 11,12; Spanish Club 9; Math and Science Club 11,12; L-Club 11,12; Class Council 11; Honor Section 12. BRADSCHROMBECK DEBBIE SCHROMBECK ELDIE SCHULTZ DANE SCHUYLER Cross-Country 9,10,11,12; Co-Captain 12; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; B.C.B. 11,12; L-Club 9,10,11,12. STEVEN SCHWANKE Basketball 9,10,11; Cross-Country 9,10,11, 12; Co-Captain 12; Track 10,11,12; Spanish Club 11,12; Baseball 9; B.C.B. 11,12; L-Club 11,12; Wrestling Manager 12. RICK SHAFFER Band 9,10; V.l.C.A. 12. DERRYL SHAPIRO National Honor Society 10,11,12; Pres. 12; B.C.B. 11,12; Cross-Country 10; Swimming 11,12; Co-Captain 12; Spanish Club 10; L- Club 11,12; Math and Science Club 12; Honor Section 12. MIKE SHARKEY Football 9,10,11,12; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; 1st Conference 11,12; 2nd State 12; L-Club 10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Spanish Club 11; B.C.B. 11,12; Student Council 12; Band 9; Lowellette 11. JULIE SHELHAMMER Pep Club 11; O.E.A. 12. BOB SHIPLEY Baseball 10; Football 10; V.l.C.A. 11,12. DANIEL SHUMAKER Cross-Country 9,10,11,12; Basketball 10, 11; Wrestling 12; Track 9,10,11,12; Band 9, 10,11,12; L-Club 11,12; Lowellian Coordi¬ nator 12; B.C.B. 10,11,12; Student Council 11,12; Class Treas. 10. CHUCKSHUTTZ Basketball 9,10,11,12; Captain 9,12; Track 11,12; L-Club 10,11,12; V.l.C.A. 11,12. RUSS SKINNER Baseball 9; Football 9; F.F.A. 11; V.l.C.A. 11 , 12 . TOM SMITH Intramural Sports 9,10,11; V.l.C.A. 12. JOHN RICHARD SNYDER L-Club 9,10,11,12; Cross-Country 9,10,11, 12; Basketball 9,10,11; Baseball 9; Track 10, 11,12; Spanish Club 9,10; Choir 12; B.C.B. 10,11,12; Carousel 12. JOAN IRENE SOLOMON G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 10,11,12; Home Ec. 12; Spanish Club 10,11; Scrib- blings 11,12; Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Basket¬ ball 9,10,12; Track 9,11,12; Up With Peo¬ ple 9; Powder Puff Football 10,12; Choir 9. KAREN SONS JOE SPENCER MARKSTARR TAMSTEUER YVONNE SUE STEUER Pep Club 10,11,12; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Home Ec. Club 12; French Club 10; Volley¬ ball 9,10,11; Track 9,11; Basketball 9,10; Powder Puff Football 10; Cadet Teacher 12. PAUL STEINER Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11; Baseball 9; Spanish Club 11; L-Club 11,12. KENNETH GILES STUART L-Club 9,10,11,12; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Lowellette 9,10,11,12; Cross- Country 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; B.C.B. 11,12; Honor Section 12. KAREN RUTH STUHLMACHER National Honor Society 10,11,12; Sec. Treas. 12; Pep Club 10,11; Home Ec. 9; G.A.A. 9,11,12; Swimming 11,12; Co-Cap¬ tain 11; Girl ' s State Alt. 11; Choir 11; French Club 9,10; Powder Puff Football 10, 12; Class Council 10,11; Honor Section 12. NEIL SWANK V.l.C.A. 11,12; Wrestling9,10,11. DAVE SWISHER 184 JIM SYMONS Baseball 12, Horace Mann High School: Football 9,11; Wrestling 9,10,11; Baseball 9, 10 , 11 . RICHARD JOHN TAYLOR Football 10,11; Track 10; Wrestling 11. PATRICIA TILTON Pep Club 9,10,11; G.A.A. 9,10,11; O.E.A. 11,12; Home Ec. 9,10; Class Council 11. STEVE TILTON TANATRAFICANTE DERENDA TRAVIS Choir 9,10,11,12. KENNETH DON TRAVIS Cross-Country 10; Gymnastics 10; Spanish Club 9,10; Thespians 12; Choir 12; B.C.B. 12; Lawrenceville High School: Spanish Club 11; Treas. 11; Illinois Boy ' s State 11. KATHY TUTTLE ALLEN UMFLEET DOUGLAS VANDERCAR V.l.C.A. 11,12. PATRICIA ANN VANDERCAR Cheerleader 9,10,12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Sec. 11; Sunshine Club 10,11,12; G.A.A. 9, 11; O.E.A. 12; Class Treas. 11. DONNA VAN WIENEN ANITA VETETO GLEN WALTERS Gymnastics 10,11,12; National Honor So¬ ciety 11,12; L-Club 10,11,12; Choir 12; Carousel 12. GAIL WARNER Swimming 10,11; Choir 11,12; G.A.A. 10, 11 . MARILYN WATSON BRENDA WEASE STEPHEN WHITE Band 9,10,11; V.l.C.A. 12. RICKWHITTINCHAM DAVID WILLIAMS DEBORAH MARENE WILLIAMS Choir 9,10,11,12; Treas. 12; Thespians 11, 12; Pres. 12; Carnival 9; The Sound of Music 10; Once Upon a Mattress 11; Carousel 12; Pep Club 9,10; A Christ¬ mas Carol 11; Once-Act Plays 12. DEBRA WILSON Choir 9,10,11; O.E.A. 11. GARY L. WITTEN V.l.C.A. 11,12; Pres. 12. LYNNE WOOLFOLK National Honor Society 11,12; F.T.A. 11,12; Pres. 12; Pep Club 11,12; Spanish Club 11, 12; Choir 10,12; Lowellian 12; National Ju¬ nior Honor Cadet Teacher 12. RUSSELL ZAK V Terry Matury Mike Pancini Mike Peterson aga-sa Nelson Schoon Stan Md ellan Kevin Schmidt Convention Secretary DaveCassman. Joan Solomon reads her state ' s votes while Convention Sergeant Garry Rosenthal looks on. Lowell High School ' s Mock Democratic Convention was historic since it was the first ever tried by a high school in Indiana. 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