Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1975 volume:

Wilford Ogle Submits Resigna Tri-Creek school superinten- State Dept, of Public Instruc- because of the problems, he had dent Wilford Ogle submitted tion which would have allowed no time to attend the reqdired his resignation to the Tri-Creek Ogle the nine months necessary classes. school board on December 23. to complete five courses needed When Ogle assumed his Action was deferred by the for his certification. duties a little more than four trustees , and Ogle was The school board has been years ago, the school system permitted to continue in his aware of the lack of was operating $500,000 in the capacity as acting superinten- certification and that Ogle has red. It is now operating well dent. not attempted to hide the fact, into the black. Ogles resignation will report- according to school board He has also helped to plan edly become effective upon President John Bryant. special education programs, official receipt of notice that he Ogle has argued that when During his term as superint¬ will no longer be permitted to he assumed his position as endent, the school system function as superintendent by superintendent, the school received a Class A certification, the state department of public district was in a period of This is the highest rating the instruction. tranisition, the system was system has ever received. The action comes after a divided and financial problems Tri-Creek will again be request was denied December existed. He was the only evaluated in April or May. 16 by the Teacher Training and administrator in the central Ogle said he decided to Licensing Commission of the office at the time and that resign because he did not want to involve the school system in a fight. He said that many of the alternative .ideas discussed were filled with pitfalls for Tri-Creek”, including the sug¬ gestion that a dual head” be hired while Ogle completes courses. He has enrolled at Indiana University Extension for next semester. He would be attending night school and summer programs. Prior to being named superintendent. Ogle was head teacher at Oakland School for four years, principal at Lake Prairie School for six years, and held teaching and administra¬ tive positions in Colorado before co Tri-Cre dent Joh officials Indianapo certificali Accordi informatic members the Janua nirpuratu { ; Seco For Stag! Lowell Board Members Named At a special meeting December 21, the Lowell Town board made four board appointments. Robert Griesmer was reap¬ pointed to the police commis¬ sion for a three-year term, reappointed for four-year terms were Leon Lump to the plan-commission, and Bernard Stephan to the board of zoning appeals. Mrs. Henry Henke was appointed to a four-year term on the park board to succeed Ronald Wietbrock. The board voted to purchase a $68,000 fire truck to be delivered in 15 monthsi The board reduced its 1975 budget to comply with state tax board requirements. A reduction of $33,506 was made in the general fund, $2,281 in street funds and $4,925 in park funds. A change order of $23,045 in the sewer line, as well as $2,166 for the installation of an automatic control at the sewer treatment plant were approv¬ ed. The automatic control pre¬ vents fluid overflow at the treatment plant’s holding tanks. Easement controls were signed with the Louisville Nashville Railroad to permit installation of a 48-inch sewer line under the tracks at three locations. Drainage has been corrected to prevent further flooding of Morse S t. property. Engineer Milton Kinney has been hired to revise flood plain maps to comply with federal flood insurance laws. The Lowell Town Board will meet with the Tri-Creek School Corporation officials on Decem¬ ber 30 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the purchase of two acres at Fremont, Cottage Grove and ' Illinois Streets for park use. School Opening Schedule Smoking Areas Closed Smoking areas were ordered closed December 12, by Lake County Police after they advised school officials that jmoking is illegal for persons under 18 years of age in Indiana. The areas were closed in Tri-Creek, Lake Central and Ross Township School corpora¬ tion districts. The student smoking area is still open at Hanover Central High School, while Superinten¬ dent Richard Davis awaits information from the juvenile division of the sheriffs office and discussion with his school board. Crown Point does not provide students with a police. smoking area. The smoking areas were initiated by the schools in order to reduce fire hazards caused by students smoking in unauthorized areas and to reduce the rising number of suspensions over smoking violations. Although the smoking area has existed at Lowell High School for approximately 4‘A years, the first formal compl¬ aint against it was filed December 11 by Mrs. Dixie Allen, of West Creek township after her son was suspended for three days by the school for smoking outside the designated area, according to Lake County Lowell High School principal, Gary Druckmiller is requesting parental cooperation in the decision to close the smoking areas, by not encouraging their children to bring cigarettes to school. Tuesday, Sept. 3 - 8th grade only (8:15-11:15) Wednesday, September 4 - 6th 7th grades only (8:15-11:15) Thursday, September 5 - all students (8:15-3:15) Friday, September 6 all students (8:15-3:15) All sixth graders will attend the old grade school on Main Street until construction is completed at the Middle School. Saturda Lowell Hi received : Northern contest I School in the first School has The ba Novembe: first publi Christma up of met E igh Scl directed 1 They p Back To Mancha”. Stage Ban Woolfolk, Norman K iam Stagn Carol W Rocky Ki John Lepp Alto Saxa haw and Saxaphone Killion; E Ken Capp: and Piano School Offices M Lugar Opposes Gas Rationing Offices of the Tri-Creek School Corporation, which were destroyed in the June 20 tornado and forced to move to the former Fry’s Department Store on Commercial Avenue, will again be moved, this time to the newly-remodeled Naz- arehe Church on Clark Street. During a recent special meeting of the Tri-Creek School Board, it was announc¬ ed that administrative offices will have to be moved from Fry’s since that building will again be used for business purposes. It had been understood when the store building was rented to the school corporation that the use was only temporary. The school board approved a lease with Glenn Dering for a rental of $700 per month, though the originally announ¬ ced figure was $750. The school may occupythe Dering property until next May, but may vacate at any time prior to that date with a 30-day notice. Tf renewable the wish o Meanwh struction ( hired to bi 20 acres o corporatioi Martin R Reynolds, firm from up the constructio be advertii the coming ion o this area, ool board presi ant and state ast Friday in discuss the Ogle. 1 Bryant, the dved by board i announced at ri-Creek school ding. Rating .S. and luary 18th the ool Stage Band d rating in the na MISBOVA t Gavit High iond. This was Lowell High ed t his contest, as formed in played their rmance at the ;rt. It is made of the Lowell land and is Aich. Lover Come d Man of La bers of the Coronets, Jeff Carlson and ' larinets. Will- b Barker and Trombones, Mike Lepper, John Skinner; Colleen Hos- loover; Tenor dauk and John e Saxaphone, m. Kick Todd a Schoon. e e is to be lay 1, if it is L’hool board. )bbins Con- ly has been v offices on Y the school d on the Joe eilman and 0 S ■ l et Ural is drawing for the bids are to the work in is. G.A.A. Wins Swim Meet Lowell Red Devils On January 16, the Lowell G.A.A. Swim Team coached by Sue Skuara won their meet against Merrillvillle G.A.A. Team poached by Miss Pittman. Final score was Lowell 135, Merrillville 84. They will have a re-match on Saturday, January 18 at Merrillville. Lowell winners were: 200 Med. Relay - Gail Elliott, Chris Huke, Suzanne Stuhlmacher, Karen Bockstahler, 1st.; 200 Free - Sheree Steinbach, 3rd; 200 I.M. Gail Elliott, 1st, Suzanne Stuhlmacher 2nd; 50 Back - Katy Payne, 1st, Betty Weaver, 3rd; 50 Breast - Betsy Highley, 1st, Diana Render, 3rd; 50 Free - Chris Huke, 1st; 50 Fly - Patty Gunning, 1st, Ronda Freeman, 2nd, Sheree Steinbach, 3rd; Diving - Gail Elliot, 3rd; 100 Fly - Katy Payne, 1st, Patty Gunning, 2nd; 100 Free - Chris Huke, 2nd; 400 Free - Paula Cooper, 2nd, Dawn Fewkes, 3rd; 100 Back - Ronda Freeman, 1st, Betty Weaver, 3rd; 100 Breast - Karen Bockstahler, 1st, Kathy Stuart, 2nd; 400 Free Relay - Katy Payne, Suzanne Stuhl¬ macher, Kathy Stuart, Karen Bockstahler, 1st. Smash North Newton Turtles Compete Lowell ,G.A.A. Swimming “Turtles competed on Tues¬ day, January 7 at the Lowell Pool against the Valpo G.A.A. The “Vikings are coached by Mrs. White and Mrs. Foley. Lowell winners coached by Sue Skavara were: 200 Medley Relay - Chris Huke, ’Karen Bockstahler, Gayle Elliot, Suzanne Stuhl¬ macher. 200 yd. free - Karen Bockstahler, 2nd; Paula Cooper 3rd. 200 yd. I.M. - Gayle Elliot, 1st; Suzanne Stuhlmacher, 3rd. 50 yd. back - Betty Weaver, 3rd. 50 yd. breast - Kathy Stuart, 1st. 50 yd. free - Ethel Schucknecht, 3rd. 50 fly - Patty Gunning, 2nd; Rhonda Free¬ man, 3rd. Diving - Claudette Mulford, 3rd. 100 fly - Katie Payne. 2nd. 100 free - Chris Huke, 2nd. 400 free - Paula Cooper, 3rd. 100 back - Gayle Elliot, 1st; Rhonda Freeman, 3rd. 100 breast - ’ Karen Bockstahler, 1st; Kathy Stuart, 2nd. The Valparaiso “Vikings won the meet but congratula¬ tions still go to the Lowell “Turtles” for their efforts in their first competition of this season. They will swim on Tuesday. January 14 against Gavit G.A.A. in the Lowell pool; Thursday, January 16, against Merrillville at Lowell and again against Merrillville on Saturday, January 18 in the Merrillville pool. L.H.S. Band Competes Members of Lowell High and Middle Schools went to Highland to enter the Nisbova Solo and Ensemble contest on Saturday, January 25, 1975. Those receiving a First rating were Steve Ryder, 7th, Trombone; Don Crane, 7th, Trombone; Carol Carlson, 8th, Trombone; Kevin Bailey, 8th, Trombone; Rocky Killian, 11th, two first ratings, one on valve Trombone and one on slide Trombone; Betty Evans, 11th, Flute; Bryan Wilson, 12th, Baritone Horn; Scott Wilson 10th, Tuba; and Colleen Hoshaw, 10th, Alto Saxaphone. Those receiving second ratings were June Stull, 12th, Flute; Steve Carlson, 10th, Coronet; Jean Stull, 8th, Oboe; Jeff Woolfolk, 11th, Coronet; Peggy Roney, 8th, Clarinet; Shirley Sichterman, 9th, Flute; Jeff, Mauk, 9th, Saxaphone; Ken Hall, 9th, Earitone Horn, and Bill Stagner. 9th. Clarinet. The Lowell Red Devils finished its football season with a smashing victory over the North Newton Spartans by a 42-8 score. On Lowell’s way to a .500 season only the Spartans stood in their way and they didn’t stand in the way very long. Lowell entered the contest with a 4-5 record on the season and a tie for third place in the Lake Suburban with Crown Point and Highland. North Newton owned a 3-5 record. The Red Devils, who defensively held the Spartans to only 38 yards, jumped in front, 12-0, in the first period and then extended it to 20-0 at the half. Tom Renn, a junior, upped his season rushing mark past the 1,300 level with 131 yards in 14 carries. He also scored the first two touchdowns for the Red Devils while teammate Jeff Harris also tallied a pair of touchdowns. An interception by Harris set up Lowell ' s first score. Renn carried twice from the 36 for a first down at the 11 and then finished off a three- down march for six points. Mitch Kormendy carried the ball the first two times and advanced the ball to the three before Renn scored with 8:11 to play. Lowell then ground out 57 yards in four plays with Renn scampering over from the 31-yard line. A fumble by North Newton’s Dave Gibson was recovered by Lowell’s Kor¬ mendy to set up the third touchdown. With the Red Devils taking over on the 36, it took only five plays before Those receiving a third rating were Kevin Kentz, 8th, Coronet and Janet Wilson, 10th Flute. The Ensembles receiving Firsts were a mixed Clarinet Quartet made up of Bob Barker, Laura Barker, Donna Render and Angela Star; a Flute trio of June Stull, Gena Matury and Gloria Schoon. A French Horn trio with Tim Stephen, Steve Carlson and Lisa Spain received a Second rating and a Quintet made up of Betty Evans, Basson, Carol T _ 11 . J T« .L Wagner, Clarinet, Jean Stull, j 0D K2ITI1X10110 I 6CI1 Oboe, and Tim Stephen, French Horn received a second. A Saxaphone trio of Colleen Hoshaw, Ron Hoover and Claudette Mulford also receiv¬ ed a second. Harris scored from the seven. Lowell added touchdowns by Lon Spain, Harris and Kormendy in the third period for a 42-0 lead. Quarterback Kasparian had his arm hit just as he was about to release on the first down play deep in Lowell territory. North Newton’s Scott Echterling picked up the stray football and was tackled on the eighf, setting up the losers’ only touchdown. On the third down play from the 13, after two rushing plays had lost five yards, quarterback Rick Hendryx hit Jeff LaCrosse in the end zone for six points. The 5-5 season was Lowell’s first since 1971 when the Red Devils finished with a 4-4-2 mark, also under coach Frank O’Shea. Net Yards Rushing N.N. 6, L. 205; Net Yards Passing N.N. 44, L. 25; Total Yards Gained N.N. 38, L. 230; First Downs N.N. 2, L. 15; Passes Attempted Completed N.N. 14 6, L. 8 3; Passes Had Intercepted N.N. 4, L. 3; Punts Average Length N.N. 7 25.1, L. 2 27.5; Penalties - Yards Penalized N.N. 7 45, L. 6 60; Fumbles Fumbles Lost N.N. 5 4, L. 4 4. Scoring By Quarters, North Newton 0, 0, 0, 8, 8. Lowell 12, 8, 22, 0. 42. Individual Scoring, L. - Renn, 3 run (kick failed). L. - Renn, 32 run (run failed). L. - Harris, 7 run (Miller pass from Kasparian). L. - Spain, 15 run (Kormendy run). L. - Harris, 3 run (Miller pass from Ziegler). L. - Kormendy, 1 run (kick failed). N.N. - LaCrosse, 13 pass from Hendryx (LaCrosse pass from Hendryx). Red Devil Swimmers Those receiving a First rating will be going to the State Nisbova Contest on February 15. 1975 Four Swimmers Acheive A Lowell swimmers Thomas Beeching and Doug Cooper collected double wins to lead the Red Devils to a 101-64 Tuesday evening victory over the Wildcats of Hammond Tech. Beeching won the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:59.5 and also the 500 freestyle •ompletirg ; t in 5:16.3. Cooper scored victories, in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:04.5, and in the freestyle. Also posting victories for the Red Devils were: Ruley - indiv¬ idual medley; Lucas - diving; Fuchs - 100 freestyle; and Sypulski 100 breaststroke. « LOW. 101 HAM. TECH. 64 200 Medley relay - Lowell (Cooper, Ruley, Sypulski, Fuchs), 1:59.8; 200 freestyle - Beechipg (L), 1:59.5; 200 indivi- 2 World Population has soared (reaching nearly 4 billion); from the chaos of Watergate emerged President Gerald Ford and Vice- President Nelson Rockefeller—the first tin elected presidential figures in our nation ' s history; Lowell itself has changed from cornfields to subdivisions and businesses have had to expand and on jiLst to keep up with our everchanging numbers. As changes come to the world, so come changes to our community. jr - | If • . f| , tfmmm ■ B � II ■; n y.: ’ jnj mMmJrnk Wk - m m 1 POPULATION ... achievements and downfalls— they call them “growing pains”—and Lowell High really has them. The rapid change in community brought on sharp increases in population, and Lowell High School found itself “inadequate.” A new school was built—now 6 years old— but the cycle of change and growth did not stop. The new athletic complex became a reality as enrollment continued to increase—crowded commons and congested lunch lines reflected the trend. Today the class of 1921 would be dwarfed by an average lecture; several hundred now graduate in their place. As changes come to the community, so comes growth to LHS. 4 5 1 .. .1 ' ... , i;?ssoc - Juiie 1975 iP 1 sun mnn turs wed . Ihu sat 1 COD 1 J ' oO F-« 2 T� .r Tso’3 k . 5 700 M 6 7 9 10 r rl l,r 2 13 if • 16 19 20 l! ' rT E N C O U N T E R 8 ... with knowledge The football field—a classic example of the coming of autumn and the di¬ rect encounter of two opposing teams, the place where the knowl¬ edge of one is matched against that of another. Inside each individual there are con¬ stant encounters with knowledge. In meeting other individuals, we find unique and differing opinions and philosophies—we are exposed to new concepts. The new knowledge need not always be a radical change—colliding with our beliefs as players collide on the field—sometimes it’s only when the individual realizes the concept is something he had not been aware of before. But, regardless of the degree of new¬ ness, new problems and attitudes cannot be shut out from us, for we are surrounded by individuals and so will constantly encounter knowledge. 9 Bullfrogs Croaked, Rest of Season Somewhat Dismal Other than the Crown Town rout, Red Devil football 1974 was a pain¬ ful rerun of Red Devil football 1973. Life on the field was just never quite everything the fans or the team had hoped for. New stars and old stars provided the major highlights of the year. Senior Mike Kasparian exhib¬ ited to opponents his pinpoint pass¬ ing and gave Lowell a passing attack it had lacked for some time. Kim Hales played superbly at linebacker all year long, and of course there was the mercurial Tom Renn, who rushed and rushed and rushed some more, and finished the season with 1256 yards. Hales and Renn, both juniors, were selected to the Lake Suburban Conference All-Star team and will be around next year to anchor the team. 10 Varsity Football 1: Coach O’Shea confers with linebacker Brian Decker on a key defensive series. 2: Ter¬ rific Tom Renn breaks a tackle and heads for a big TD. 3: Coaches O ' Shea and Womhoff fol¬ low the play. 4: Devil defense heads for an un¬ lucky opposing ball carrier. 5; Star lineman Ashton Roberts was injured for the season. 6: Coaches Dermody and Webber question an official’s call. 7: Renn turns passeatcher and breaks another long gainer. 1: The JV squad celebrates a score. 2: The Devil offense fires off the line. Sitting: R. Flores, J. Brill, D. Spain, T. Parker, R. Mon¬ roe, D. Salmon, C. Illiff, M. Kasparian, D. Ku- temeir, R. Reese, C. Sharkey, D. Keith. Kneel¬ ing: P. Schmelter, G. Holley, J. Ziegler, G. Bohlen, M. Ford, B. Langen, M. Liptak, J. Lepper, R. Michallick, T. Renn, J. Stinnett, K. Sheets, C. Bales, R. Wendel. Standing: J. We¬ ber, F. O’Shea, S. Ford, A. Roberts, M. Weit- brock, F. Barath, D. Hanley, B. Snyder, E. Hall, M. Blissmer, J. Harris, M. Kormendy, K. Patz, L. Spain, D. Frizzel, W. Wornoff, J Dermody. Back: C. Bunkofwst, K. Sanders, G Wasserott, K. Kersey, K. Hales, T. Soifakis, B Decker, H. Steuer, S. Wilson, D. Miller, J Rust. 3: Coach Wamoff tends to Kim Hales ' wounds. 12 Varsity Football 4: Lon Spain plows ahead for important yard¬ age as Tom Renn helps out. 5: Kevin Kersey and Ron Wendel help Jim Dermody make strategy. 13 Moments Well Remembered The tension mounts as the cars car¬ rying the Homecoming Queen candi¬ dates circle the field. The ladies are helped out of their cars and escorted to the stands to await the announce¬ ment of the winner. Senior hopefuls are Chris Anglis, Cheryl Kasparian and Rhonda Freeman, with Chris Huseman and Margo Kormendy rep¬ resenting die Juniors. Mary Schuster and Angela Starr are the underclass candidates. A hush comes over the throng. The winner is . . . Miss Rhonda Freeman. The formalities are put out of the way, and the Queen and her court await the dance. There, Queen Rhonda and her escort, Kevin Kudlo, take the floor for the first dance, and soon all the Home¬ coming royalty is swaying to the sounds of What For?; then all the rest of the wild-eyed celebrants begin to boogie, and Homecoming ’75 ends in frenzied joy. Homecoming Dance 4 r } 1: The announcement is made as Rhonda Freeman reacts predictably. 2; Senior Court members: Chris Anglis, Queen Rhonda, Che¬ ryl Kasparian, Margo Kormendy. 3: Home¬ coming Royalty: M. Davis, D. Snyder, A. Starr, C. Huseman, C. Anglis, R. Freeman, C. Kasparian, M. Kormendy, M. Schuster, D. Williams, EL Foss. 4: Dave Wilson and Chris Anglis sway slowly to the music. 5: Kevin Ku- dlo and Rhonda enjoy the spotlight. 6: Juniors Chris Huseman and Mark Davis promenade. 7: Margo Kormendy follows Eric Foss’ lead. 1: Sophomore spirit (fish or frog) “floats” through the homecoming parade. 2: Senior Linda Llewellyn heads for a TD. 3: Vocational Auto Mechanics just horsed around with their float. 4: Industrial Education lassoed a mus¬ tang. 5: Kristi Denton has her flags fixed by Sue Kuiper. 6: Pre-game ritual is enacted by Karen Sharkey, Peggy Little, Pam Karlson, Betsy Highley, Joy Brown and Peggy Searle. Homecoming Floats and Stuff With thoughts of mauling Mustangs on their minds, the creators of floats for the ’75 Homecoming Parade went out to “whinny” everything. The most inventive and ingenious were Auto Mechanics, Industrial Education, and the Sophomore Class. Auto Mech employed its ingenuity on a horse that moved itself and its rider. Industrial Ed had a giant cow¬ boy roping a docile pony. The soph¬ omores used a frog to get across their victory message. A huge Mustang was then pitched into the Home¬ coming bonfire as a prediction of Munster’s defeat. Following this wild and incredible display of Devil power, the Senior-Junior powder puff team displayed its own Devil power. Homecoming 17 1: Alice Cunningham and Chris Huke crown Pat Dougherty. 2: D. Ren¬ der, M. Kormendy, C. Kasparian, M. Kasparian, K. Boyles, D. Midkiff; court members. 3; A. Starr, D. Snyder, M. Kormendy, K. Hales, K. Schauwecker, R. Bruce; court members. 4: The Seniors leave the Soph¬ omores behind. 5: The Junior Bug. 6: Deuce Coupe, the Rhine VW. 7: Seniors coast to a win. Homecoming Unbeatable Class of 75 In following the tradition started long ago, the “unbeatable” Class of ’75 teamed up with the Juniors to wipe out that “other team” in the Powder Puff game. After the bonfire, the upper class people mercilessly destroyed the under class people. Halftime gave the fans a chance to band together in homage to the Pow¬ der Puff King. Looking royal and not at all like a powder puff, Pat Doug¬ herty was crowned king for 1974. The VW race followed, and the Se¬ niors dashed to victory, pushing Joe Blandford’s baby-blue beetle to an easy win. Second place was captured by the Juniors, third by the soph¬ omores, and fourth by the Rhines. A great time was had by the Class of ’75, and by everybody else too. Homecoming 19 ngen, M. Weitbrock, J. Lepper, M. Liptak, M. Blissmer, E. Hall, C. Sharkey, Coach Weber, Row 3: S. Wilbur, J. Rust, G. Wasserott, B. Snyder, T. Soifakis, C. Bunkowfse, K. Patz, D. Hanley. 1: Gary Druckemiller is collared after a short gain. Row 1: T. Parker, G. Bohlen, M. Ford, R. Reese, D. Spain, K. Sheets, R. Michallick, D. Kutemeier, J. Stinnett, R. Monroe. Row 2: Coach Dermody, D. Salmon, F. Barath, B. La- JV Foreshadows Good Future KankakeeValley Lake Central Griffith Merrillville Munster Crown Point River Forest Calumet Lowell Opp. 28 0 0 12 19 7 6 28 7 23 8 24 New Coaches took over the reins of JV football this year and came out of the season battered but undaunted. Coach Dermody and Coach Weber piloted a team laden with soph¬ omores who, though inexperienced, had a lot of spirit. 20 Junior Varsity Football The Freshman Football squad suf¬ fered through an inconsistent season. Both defense and offense showed mo¬ ments of greatness and moments of trouble. Overall, however, the Frosh were respectable, if not over¬ whelming, finishing 2-4-1 and look¬ ing ahead to their future glory on the gridiron. Frosh—Good Start Lowell Opp. Munster 20 46 Griffith 0 14 Whiting 14 6 Crown Point 0 0 Lake Central 16 26 Merrillville 8 44 North Newton 23 6 2: Coach Skvara details a play to Darryl Sny¬ der. Row 1: N. Arlet, J. Grey, J. Miller, G. Druckemiller, P. Weiand, D. Schrum, J. Rust, C. Smith, D. Peronis. Row 2: Coach Skvara, R. Hulsey, S. Korte, K. Maatman, J. Norris, M. Love, T. Shown, D. Perfetti, M. Gundeeson, Coach Cusick. Row 3: B. Viers, J. Dutton, D. Snyder, D. Knoor, M. Daley, J. Durham, T. Sanders, J. Ayers, C. Kowalski. Row 4: J. Hall, J. Wagner, R. Wendel, J. Sheets, L. Rosinko, P. Sharkey, S. Frahm, R. Hansen, P. Ford, R. Vought. Freshman Football 21 Spirit Brings Joy To An Otherwise Mundane Existence Lowell High School continually comes up with spirit we didn’t even seem to have. Even though, by order of those “higher up,” we were denied pep sessions before a few of the foot¬ ball games, the crowds were always big and, above all, NOISY! Home¬ coming was its usual raucous self, and Red Devil fans were always present to witness the exploits of their team. No doubt the sophomores and rhines have witnessed and be¬ come infected with Devil power. Hopefully they will never recover and start their own crazy, creative brand of spirit for Lowell High School. 4: Devil Power is demonstrated by Angela Starr. 5: The Bonfire was, as usual, a big event in Homecoming. 6: ROTC carries the colors through the parade. 7: Gary Druckemiller sur¬ veys the Red Devil action from his front-row center seat. Football Spirit 23 Front: Rocky Roadruck, Eric Foss, Bill Ping, Randy Corns, Andy Eubank, Mark Bartz. Back: Coach Ouwenga, Gary Ross, John O’Drobniak, Don Stuart, Terry Little, Mark Zakula, Ken Keithley, Manager Dave Weitbrock. 24 Cross Country 1: Randy Corns, Mark Zakula, and unknown appendages take time for post—meet relaxa¬ tion. 2; Bill Ping strides over the 2H miles. 3: Co-Captain Eric Foss finishes a hard race. 4: Coaches Bob Thomas and Larry Ouwenga tally the score Lowell 42 Rensselaer 18 Lowell 29 Hanover 28 Morgan Twp. 101 Salesians 90 Lowell 25 Hebron 35 Salesians 88 Lowell Id Crown Point 22 Calumet 41 L. Central 67 Lowell 18 Kankakee V. 44 Ijowell 71 Highland 37 L. Central 39 Criffith 64 Lowell 30 Crown Point 26 East Gary 84 Lowell 32 E.C. Roosevelt 40 River Forest 52 Lowell 30 Westville 25 LoweLi 38 North Newton 22 Boone Grove 67 Lowell 17 Boone Grove 46 North Newton Invitational 4th of 11 te ams Lake Central Invitational 5th of 13 teams Conference Meet 8th of 8 teams Sectional Meet 11th of 22 teams The Lowell High Cross-country team enjoyed its best season in years dur¬ ing 1974. The Roadrunners were led by Gary Ross, this year’s most valu¬ able runner, and Randy Corns, the most improved. Juniors Eric Foss and Terry Little picked up trophies at the Highland Invitational. Mark Za¬ kula made his first year in cross¬ country a successful one and hope¬ fully will nm again next season. The squad was rounded out by Bill Ping, Andy Eubank, Ken Keithley, and Don Stuart. Foss and Stuart cap¬ tained the team and kept the Roa¬ drunners unified. Rocky Roadruck was a welcomed freshman, as was Charlie Szabo. John O’Drobinak and Mark Bartz were sophomore Roa¬ drunners, who with work, could be tomorrow’s stars. Larry Ouwenga held the reins again this year. A new face on the scene was Coach Bob Thomas, who assisted Mr. Ouwenga and will hopefully be around for quite a while. Cross Country 25 Tennis—Well, It’s a Start! In its rookie season with rookie play¬ ers and a rookie coach, Lowell’s ten¬ nis team learned its trade. Stocked with only under classmen and play¬ ing a schedule of Junior Varsity teams were two elements in pre¬ paring this team for excellence in the future. Coach Lee Shaler began what will hopefully be a long association with Lowell High sports, and he in tum is hopeful for a lot of interest and victories in tennis. 1: Steve Weitbrock takes aim on a serve. Kasparian, S. Weitbrock. Standing: T. Gross, Runfeldt, Coach Shaler. Kneeling: N. Perry, T. Reed, D. Genge, A. T. Reed, B. Sorge, B. Searle, S. 26 Tennis 1: Betsy Highley and Debbie Buche take a breather. 2: Coach Skvara holds the team’s third consecutive sectional trophy. 3: Captain Chris Huke discusses the rules before the first serve. 4: Karen Lump rejects an opponent’s shot. Sectionals One More Time Volleyball 27 A Team: Row 1; Judy Huke, Nancy Huseman, Karen Lump, Jill Snyder. Row 2; Chris Huke, Karen Sharkey, Carol Lump, Linda Llewellyn, Peggy Little, Coach Sue Skvara. Another Great Volleyball Year Exhibiting shades of a dynasty—like UCLA, Lowell’s Girls’ Volleyball team captured their third sectional title in a row. The Hot Dogs, led by the amazing class of ’75, made the season a very painless experience. The sport, which is played with an amazing combination of power and grace by the Hot Dogs, is hopefully on the upswing at Lowell. Great sa¬ lutations and congratulations are in order for the following seniors who played on their third sectional team in a row: Nancy Huseman, Karen Lump, Chris Huke, Karen Sharkey, Carol Lump, Linda Llewellyn, and Peggy Little. UCLA, eat your heart out. 1: Carol Lump sets up a “Hot Dog” point. 2: Lump, Coach Skvara and Karen Buche show B-Team girls huddle during time-outs 3: Karen varying degrees of intensity. 28 Volleyball w B-Team: Row 1; P. Karlson, M. Bravos, P. B. Highley, K. Cox, T. Cox, Coach Skvara. Benka, M. Allie. Row 2: K. Buche, D. Buche, Lowell Opp. Wheeler 2 0 Hanover 2 A 0 Crown Point 2 0 LaCrosse 2 0 Merrillville 2 0 Chesterton 2 0 Valparaiso 2 1 Cavit Munster : 2 2 Kankakee 2 0 Highland 2 0 Griffith 1 2 Lake Central 2 1 Hammond High 2 0 Portage 2 0 East Gary 2 1 Conference Tourney Calumet 2 1 Criffth 2 1 Munster 2 0 Sectionals Highland 2 0 Crown Point i 1 Griffith 1 Regionals Kankakee 2 0 Hobart 2 1 Gavit 1 Volleyball 29 Old MacDonald Had a Farm What can happen when normal, ev¬ eryday city folk decide to start life anew on an egg farm? This is t he question that the All-School play set out to answer. The Egg And I, a play based on a true situation (impossible as that may seem), showed how strange life can sometimes be through the zany occurrences at the MacDonald farm. Don Hale and Helsa Haskell played Don and Betty MacDonald and found themselves confronted with skunks, cougars, “wild indians”, and a rather odd pair of next-door neighbors. Claudette Mulford and Patty Gunning played the MacDonalds’ less-than enthusi¬ astic daughters. Don Stuart was young Thad Elliot, a person more in¬ terested in chickens than girls, much to Anne MacDonald’s disappoint¬ ment. The question which arises is: could all of that really happen? 1: Chores don ' t agree much with Joan (Clau- 2: J.J. (Tom Eidam) and Joan study. Algebra, dette Mulford) and Ann (Patty Gunning). that is! 30 The Egg And I Betty MacDonald. Don MacDonald.. ....Helga Haskell Ann.Pattv Cunning loan.Claudette Mulford Thad. Delicate Daisy. Colleen Hoshaw Mr. Manic Depressive Corinne. Fish face. Hi Baby. H... Ross. I.ingery Lady. Milicent Ames. ...Heather Smith Tliermometer Tessie.. Miss Linden. Grady. Toni. Lollv. Mitzi. .Sherry Gavfield STUDENT DIRECTOR Cheryl Turner 3: Mary Schmal pancakes Kelly Boyles’ face. 4: Don MacDonald prepares to do battle with a baby skunk. 5: Ann is rendered speechless by the modem outhouses. 6: Milicent Ames (Heather Smith) gives Betty MacDonald a “long time no see” hug. The £gg And I 31 Sixteen Senior girls took up the chal¬ lenge of competing for the crown of Lowell’s Junior Miss, 1975. After viewing the evening gown com¬ petition, the varied and interesting talents, and fitness exhibition, the judges pored over their notes gath¬ ered in personal interviews and fi¬ nally selected Gloria Schoon as Ju¬ nior Miss. Julie Adam was first runner-up with Kim Huseman and Helga Haskell second and third, re¬ spectively. Gloria’s talent exhibition was a combination of her vocal abili¬ ties and dexterity on the flute. The talent competition was won by Kim Huseman with a humourous skit of a country girl arriving in the city. Lee Boyles was selected by the other girls as best exhibiting the spirit of Junior Miss, and Julie Adam captured the Scholastic Award. The Lowell Jaycees once again sponsored the affair. Sixteen Try For Jr. Miss 1: Clockwise from top—Gloria Schoon, Helga Haskell, Kim Huseman, Julie Adam. 2: Julie Adam combined this narration about the won¬ der of a child’s imagination with a gymnastic performance. 3: Making like a 1920 ' s flapper, Patty Gunning wows the crowd. 4: Kim Huseman won the talent competition with her country-girl-in the-city skit. 5: Lowell’s Junior Miss 1975, Miss Gloria Schoon. Junior Miss 33 The number one most impor¬ tant club in the school is the Light and Sound Club. With¬ out them, we couldn’t see Ju¬ nior Miss or Mother’s Tea. Without them we couldn’t hear graduation or convocations. Mr. Eminhizer is, as they say, adequate in the role of sponsor, and with only two seniors grad¬ uating, the club looks light and sound for next year, too. Light and Sound 1: Chuck Buche does his thing to all the lights. Clockwise from left: Steve Carlson, Chuck Buche, Norman Kelm, Paul Homeii, Mary Schmal, Claudette Mulford, Colleen Hoshaw, Tom Eidam, Gerry Hag- enwald, Rocky Killion, Mr. Eminhizer. 34 Light and Sound Club Couch Level: J. Hunt, C. Turner, C. Anglis, H. Haskell, A. Little, S. Sypulski, C. Mulford, C. Hoshaw, T. Eidam, S. Wilbur, J. Rust. Behind Couch: S. Carlson, R. Killion, C. Busche, K. Hoover, R. Wright, B. Bailey, G. Schoon, D. Clark, D. Stuart, D. Hale, M. Schmal, T. Stephan, R. Schuster. In Tree: Mr. Eminhizer. 2: A typical gory, dramatic, sincere and ridiculous Thespian scene. Thespians The life of the average Thes¬ pian is no more than three years here at Lowell High. Therefore, in order to make the most of it, all Thespian mem¬ bers usually go absolutely ba¬ nanas. New talents are in¬ troduced each year in plays such as The Egg And I, The Stingiest Man in Town, and the One Acts, much to the delight of Mr. Eminhizer. But for old Thespians it just means they have to act nuttier than ever. Thespians 35 Organized with the purpose of bringing some measure of un¬ derstanding between people, the American Field Service has been one of the most creative and spirited clubs in the school. Mr. Shale r lends his masterful psychology to the club in the role of sponsor. Kelly Boyles presided over the club whose most important member was Miss Heather Smith from England. Heather lived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Rust and became not so Ameri¬ can as those who met her be¬ came English. Foreign Exchange i: The Bearded Wonder talks over plans for the Valentine’s Day K. Boyles, H. Smith, J. Rust. Row 3: K. Goodman, L. Love, V. Dance sponsored by the AFS. Row 1: L. Boyles, M. Kormendy, K. Trobjevic, D. Stuart, T. Frahm, D. Hale, B. Weaver, D. Clark, S. Phillips, M. Schuster, C. Goodman. Row 2: Mr. Shaler, T. Little, Stuhlmacher, C. Hassin. 36 American Field Service Cunningham, R. Hoover, M. Schmal, J. Wilson, G. Schoon, M. Searle, C. Mulford, T. Dean, L. Barker, J. Stull, T. Donnelly, B. Evans, M. Bean. 2; FEA cooks up something good. On Floor: H. Smith, A. Kepes, S. Davis, K. Bockstahler, K. Little, C. Arlet. Chairs: W. Ellis, B. Evans, Miss Bever, H. Haskell, C. Goodman, C. Wagner, K. Tutza. Standing: R. Faverty, D. Den¬ ton, J. Woosley, P. Cripe, J. England, C. Hoshaw, K. Cusic, A. SAE-FEA Mixing milk and donuts with teaching has been the pleasant task of the FEA SAE for the past few years. Their work as teacher’s elves was also a big part of the clubs activitiy. The elves surprise their respective teachers with a grab bag of fun little gifts through-out the en¬ tire year. Once a year, the teachers are also treated to an enormous and lovely breakfast by FEA SAE. There was also the 2nd Annual Teacher’s Bas¬ ketball Came to help pay for the scholarship given to the outstanding FEA member. FEA SAE 37 Office Education Association is nearly always one of the most functional clubs in the school. The skills taught and experi¬ ence gained serve as a more than adequate introduction to the work-a-day world. Mrs. Barrett is the slave driving boss, but the girls end up thanking her for it. Again this year, the OEA members sold fruit to raise money and again were successful in giving delectable delights. Joy Brown and Janet Proper also highlighted the year by journeying down to state OEA contest. OEA Club 1: Betty Evans crosses Donna Watkins’ palm as Mrs. Barrett looks Brands Bachman, Judy Warner, Theresa Bradbury, Beth Bailey, on. Sitting: Debbie Norton, Heidi Broadwater, Kelly Cusic, Dawn Donna Watkins, Judy Hamm, Lynn Lovely, Joy Brown, Julie Van Weinen. Standing: Sandy Little, Diane Blankenbeckler, Woos ley. 38 Office Education Association Row 1: B. Morrow, S. Kuiper, M. Schuster, N. Wierzba, A. Cun¬ ningham. Row 2: D. Benka, D. Curtis, B. Weaver, K. Jones, K. Heiser, P. Sharkey, L. Buche, Row 3: Mrs. Carter, D. Taylor, J. Biff, B. Monix, D. Denton, S. Cantwell, A. Kepes. 2: Coat check assembly line finds Pam Lee with the good job—taking the money. Sunshine Club Flaunting their smiles and vi¬ tality all over the Lowell com¬ munity is the pleasurable task of the Sunshine Club. A Christ¬ mas party at St. Anthony’s Hos¬ pital (with Alice Cunningham as Santa Claus) brought more merriment to the old and young than they had expected. At Easter time, the Sunshiners made an excursion to the Cam- elite Home for Orphans (Alice Cunningham was not the Eas¬ ter Bunny) The girls also ren¬ dered their services as coat- check workers at all the basket¬ ball games. Mrs. Nancy Carter is pleased with the group’s en¬ thusiasm and is confident that this spirit will remain forever. Sunshine Club 39 Searle, J. Snyder. Row 4: P. Karlson, L. Llewellyn, K. Sharkey, D. Kender. Row 5: D. Buche, B. Highley, R. Freeman. Kneeling: K. Bockstahler, C. Huke, J. Brown, L. Love, M. Metz, K. Lump. Standing: K. Cunningham, K. Cox, B. Weaver, T. Cox, M. Bravos, W. Black, J. Harris. Railing: S. Kowalski, L. Huseman, P. Spry, J. Reel, B. Lindahl, T. Dean, P. Searle, P. Benka, B. Zunica. 1: GAA officers (and champs) sitting: Chris Huke, Karen Lump. Standing: Tami Cox, Joy Brown. 2: On Steps: E. Schucknecht, C. Ohlenkamp, M. Kormendy, S. Stuhlmacher. Top Row Chairs: L. Vendetti, S. Zunica, J. Huke, T. Frahm, K. Goodman, D. Schrum, J. Coffman. 2nd Row Chairs: L. Johnson, M. Franklin, M. Schucknecht, D. Hall. Row 3: K. Buche, L. Tilton, K. Hadders, P. 40 Girls ' Athletic Association The Winners! An organization growing larger each year, the Girls’ Athletic Association is also expanding its activities. They worked jointly with the L-Club on a fish fry dinner to raise money and also got a basketball coach. Miss Becky Ainsworth. Aided by the standout achievements of the three-time sectional champ volleyballers and the confer¬ ence champ basketballers, the girls are finally getting some of the recognition they deserve. Hopefully some of this recogni¬ tion will be transferred into us¬ able facilities in coming years, making the future for the GAA even brighter. Row 1: T. Eidam, D. Stuart, J. Ruley, B. Vanes, D. Miller, E. Foss, Steuer, P. Schmelter, R. Flores, R. Corns, S. Wilbur. Row 4: C. K. Sanders. Row 2: D. Sampson, J. Rust, D. Spain, L. Spain, M. Bales, J. Ziegler, G. Nance, G. Holley, D. Midkiff. 2: Dan Salmon Kormendy, G. Molden, I. Harris, D. Keith. Row 3: L. Iliff, H. follows his strict training diet. Jock Support Spurred to greater heights by the fear of being overtaken by the girls the L-Club awoke from its long dormant state. Selling season tickets to foot¬ ball games, programs, and helping with parking facilities were just a few of the jobs the “jocks” did. To raise money for the athletic fund, they teamed with CAA and all other ath¬ letes to sponsor, organize, fund, and work at a fish fry, which proved immensely successful. Plans for changing the tradi¬ tional “L” sweater were talked over. The L-Club plans to keep this new spirit and become an important organization in school affairs. Letterman ' s Club 41 “Emc ” is not what the Math and Science Club is all about. As a Club with ever-increasing membership, it is becoming more and more active. This year’s giant scheme was a science fair at Lowell High, featuring projects constructed and crafted by students from sixth to twelfth grades, and guest speakers on special sub¬ jects. The club hopes the fair will become an annual revival of science fairs of the past. This hope may become a reality in light of the fair’s immense suc¬ cess. Mr. Omer Beeching hopes his Math and Science Club can now progress even farther, and become a learning experience for all who join. 1: Math and Science officers; T. Stephan, R. Schuster, Mr. Beech- man, R. Schuster Row 3: B. Kowalski, T. Stephan, T. Law, P. ing, J. Searle, R. Wright. Bottom: Row 1: R. Grant, R. Wright, K. Fewkes, K. Hoover, M. Ford, Mr. Beeching, H. Haskell. Cusic, C. Anglis. Row 2: J. Searle, J. Rust. K. Donnelly, C. Good- 42 Math and Science Club 2:1st Sem. Cadets. Row 1: L. Boyles, L. Llewellyn, D. Symons, D. Kender, K. Tilton. Row 2: Miss Bever, L. Combs, D. Daley, K. Sharkey, K. Lump, P. Karlson, D. Buche, H. Haskell, D. Blanken- beckler. 3: 2nd Sem. Cadets. Row 1: ]. Haberlin, D. Daley, L. Combs, L. Boyles. Row 2: G. Nassau, T. Blankenship, J. Stull, C. Anglis, P. Karlson, D. Kender. Row 3: K. Hoover, B. Ellis, K. Sharkey, D. Stuart, M. Sampson, D. Blankenbeckler, G. Nance, D. Miller. The purpose of Cadet Teach¬ ing is to bring to the student the opport unity of being on the other side of the desk. At the middle school or the elemen¬ tary schools, the cadet teachers exercise their heavy-handed discipline and infinite wisdom in the hopes of teaching the students something. In the final analysis, it is hoped that both student and cadet teacher will have gained knowledge from the experience. The cadet teacher can become a better student as he realizes what life as an educator is like. Cadet Teachers 43 Freshman Encounter New Experiences Class of ’78 Arrives Tim Adam Tammy Adams Steve Allan Ruth Amos Terri Amos Joan Anderson Lynn Anderson Dave Arehart Nick Arlet John Ayers Rick Bachman Wayne Bailey Cari Barath Kelly Barker Lisa Beach Pam Bean Mike Bedoian Mark Beeching Dale Bennett John Berg Kathy Berner Barbara Bohlen Jim Bom Joe Born Kim Boyles Crystal Bradbury Bill Branam Jeff Brown Tom Brace 44 Freshmen Tim Brummet Craig Buche Bill Bunkowfst Donna Burton Kim Bin-right Russell Burgess Alison Cataldo Dina Cesario Allen Clark Donald Clark Julie Clark Scot Cleaver Doris Coates Terry Cole Tom Conley James Conroy Patty Conroy Judy Cooper James Cory Shawna Corie Pam Crabbe Judi Cramer Sharon Crofford Mary Cunningham Bill Cusic Kevin Cwik Fred Dahl Mike Daley George Dant Cindy Davis Anthony Deloera Kristy Denton Denver David Paul Doffin Sandy Donahue Tammy Donnelly Candy Drabik Gary Druekemiller Greg DuBord Jeff Dutton Teresa Echterling Tina Eich Bill Elliott Freshmen 45 Jim Elliott Beth Ellis Mike England Janice Esslinger Roberta Etzel Becky Evans Beverly Evans Laura Fairchild Lori Famey Keith Fathke Robert Faught Karn Faverty Dawn Fewkes Donna Fisher Danette Flatt Marvin Fleener Phillip Ford Scott Forrester Janice Fox Steve Frahm Gary Fred Tom Fred Kathy Frey Brian Frizzell Nancy Gintert Jim Glade Julie Gorball Kim Govert Lori Grant Joel Gray Michelle Gray Janet Green Linda Greiner Floy Griesmer Todd Gross Mark Gunderson Jan Guritz Cecil Haberlin Ron Halfman Barbara Hall 46 Freshmen Dave Hall Jeff Hall Ken Hall Rick Hall Kathy Hansen Randy Hansen Cathy Haraburdo Cheryl Hannon Linnie Harness Phil Harper Anita Harris David Harris Jerry Hatch Jim Hatch Rich Hatch Mary Hays Greg Hedrick Cindy Hicks Scott Hine Kelly Hinton Chris Holzhauer Mark Homeij Paul Hudak Bob Hulsey Ruth Huseman Joe Hyatte Becky Iliff Robin James Lynn Jonas Mike Jones Rita Kadisak Donna Kalvaitis Freshmen 47 Lori Katsolis Alisa Keen Doug Keith Norman Kelm Donna Kender Emery Kepes Donna Kersey Melinda Kingma Kristie Kintzel Dave Knorr Mark Kohnayi Kris Kolloway Steve Korte Chuck Kowalski Gabrielle Krebs Paul Krick Rich Kryza John Kuiper Liz Lappie Kim Laudig Troy Leach Lori Learman Mike Lepper Donna Little Kathy Little Druanne Littlepage Mike Love Paula Lucente Darrell Luchene Vickie Lugar Melody Lutzo Kirk Maatman Mark Marino Betty Jo Marsh David Marsh Cammie Martin 48 Freshman Jeanna Martin Jeff Mauk Debora McQuen Diana McLean Karen Mika Sharon Mika Dave Mowrey John Mueller David Muilenburg Jerry Myers Randy Myslive Kathy Nethery Becky Nicolas John Norris Brenda O’Neal Terry Osbum Don Parker Mitch Pattee Katy Payne Debbie Pearsall Kathy Pearsall Kathy Pendley Doin Perfetti Dan Peronis June Petro Carrie Pfister Nancy Poitras Glen Poole Leonard Poppel Jeff Propes Tammy Quale Patty Quillin Freshmen 49 Rocky Roadruck Darlene Rappe Denise Reichert Amy Rigg Kevin Roark Terry Roberts Scott Robinson Luke Rosin ko Dale Ruark Jim Rust Laura Saager Kelly Sampson Tim Sanders Lori Sark Bernard Scheidt Dick Schrum Ethel Schucknecht Josi Searle Jim Sears Kyle Sharkey Paul Sharkey Jim Sheets Tim Shown Shirley Sichterman Denise Sinks Amy Smith Carey Smith Connie Smith Helen Smith Julie Smith Louise Smith Darryl Snyder Brian Sorge Lisa Spain Shirley Speers Angela Spry Randy Spry Bill Stagner Angela Starr Sheree Steinbach Kris Steinkamp Sharon Stephan Kevin Steuer Susan Stewart 50 Freshmen Carol Strickhom Linda Strickhom Kathy Stuart Jerri Stull Janine Sutton Don Swank Kathy Swart Charlie Szabo Ray Tappan Susan Tarr Carole Taylor Robin Terry Mitch Thompson Jamie Tilton Myra Travis George Trbojevic Debbie Vavra Bob Viers Randy Vought Barbara Vuletich Jim Wagner Scott Wedding Pete Weiand Cindy Welter Rick Wendel Larry Williams Janet Wilson Mark Wilson Ted Wilson Rhonda Wismiller Jennifer Woosley Harry Worley Mike Wright Mary Zacira Michelle Zerby Lori Zukley Dan Zunica Freshmen 51 A T H 52 Q W ... of the old With each encounter of new opinions and problems comes a questioning of personal knowledge and opinion, and often times the individual will find he was mistaken in a view—that this new knowledge has shown him to be in er¬ ror. In such a way his old opinion “dies.” The winter dormant tree, bare of its leaves, is a fitting representation of this figurative death. Though it may appear dead from the outside, its basic life remains—it only appears different. Likewise, individual opinions may “die” but basic values remain—it is only the outlook that changes. As we encounter people, we encoun¬ ter knowledge; and as we are often mistaken and in error, we constantly have a death of the old. Row 1: T. Osbum, T. Kacius, B. Ping, D. Spain, G. Dant, Mr. Hurst, K. Zuckley. Row 2: T. Renn, G. Molden, J. Harris, H. Steuer. Row 3: C. Bales, R. Wendel, J. Rust, ]. Steuer, M. Kormently, K. Sheets. 54 Varsity Wrestling Gavit Lowell 24 °PP 23 Calumet 18 48 Lake Central 24 30 Munster 28 27 Merrillville 15 43 Valparaiso 26 33 Horace Mann 33 18 Rensselaer 45 18 Griffith 38 24 Crown Point 25 31 Hanover Central 37 18 Logan Invitational—3rd Conference—2nd Sectionals—7th Regionals—6th State—8th X N. Dedication Leads to State Stamina and hard work were the driving forces behind the Lowell High School wrestlers this year. Led by the ever-dynaniic Coach Hurst, the wrestlers ended with a 6-6 sea¬ son. Six grapplers p laced at section¬ als this year, with John Rust, Tom Renn, and Grant Molden continuing on to Regionals. The highlight of the season was Tom Renn’s first place at the state level in the 167 lb. weight class. The team placed second in their conference, and the prospects for next year are even better. 1: George Dant breaks away for an escape. 2: Coach Hurst shows that he is ready to give ad¬ vice from the sidelines if not the mat. 3: Toni Renn checks out the seconds left till an¬ other victory. 4: Help from brother Herb urges Jim Steuer on to a pin. Varsity Wrestling 55 Grapplers Pin Down Season Thanks to a fast-moving and hard¬ working bunch of grapplers, Coach Steve Backe has been molding a tough and successful Junior Varsity Wrestling Team. The 74-75 season was his last at the helm of the team. Competition is always keen for the varsity spots, and often Coach Backe has a varsity quality wrestler work¬ ing under him. Cary Smith accumu¬ lated the most points over the course of the season, and Jim Stinnett was voted Most Valuable Junior Varsity Wrestler. Excellent records were also compiled by Darryl Snyder and Paul Sharkey. Along with the Junior High program and Varsity Coach Jim Hurst, Coach Backe has helped make the Lowell High wrestling team one of the most exciting and talented groups in the area. His spirit and de¬ termination will be sorely missed. 1: Dan Zunica encounters some difficulty. 2: erful meditation is practiced by Steve Backe. Jim Miller reverses on an opponent. 3: Pray- 4: The Devils urge a teammate on. 56 J.V. Wrestling Gavit Calumet Lake ientrat Highland Munster Merrillville Keryisellaer Griffith Crown Point Row 1: J. Kacius, J. Sheets, D. Zrmica, J. Stinnett, R. Smith, Coach Backe. Row 2: B. O ' Neal, D. Harris, J. Rust, M. Blissmer, J. Miller, K. Zukley, M. Ford. Row 3: D. Snyder, R. Wendel, P. Sharkey, B. Viers, L. Steuer. J.V. Wrestling 57 Row 1: M. Beeching, T, Kacius, K. Maatman, P. Crick, D. Gordon, B. Ogle, J. Sypulski. Row 2: R. Gordon, P. Fewkes, T. Beeching, J. Dur¬ ham. Row 3: M. Pattee, T. Eidam, J. Ruley, M. Bartz, ]. Kuiper, B. Elliot, T. Lucas, C. Sharkey, A. Roberts, Coach Coghill. h Tom Eidam is spent by his effort. 2: Someone’s time is not where Coach Coghill thinks it should be. 58 Boy ' s Swimming Chesterton Lowell 96 Opp. 75 Merrillville 111 i.- 48 Hammond Tech 64 101 Highland 111 47 Valparaiso 103 59 Rennselaer 76 96 Lew Wallace 91 80 Griffith 87 78 Hammond Morton 93 76 Hammond High 110 62 South Newton 67 98 South Newton 64 101 Hammond Gavit 89 83 One Goes To State The size of the team was larger, the number of records broken was higher, and one swimmer even went to state competition, but Coach Ron Coghill was still not satisfied. The Dolphins AAU program has been partly responsible for the increase in the team’s size and quality. Tom Beeching was the state qualifier, competing in the 500 freestyle. 3: Timerette Kathy Stuart awaits the start of 4: Tim Lucas is the picture of concentration, Mitch Pattee’s race. sort of. Boy’s Swimming 59 Lowell Opp. Valparaiso 99 118 Gavit 162 60 Merrillville 135 84 Merrillville 125 95 Rensselaer 138 73 Portage 141 71 Munster 109 105 Chesterton 107 111 Michigan City 143 76 Gavit 149 67 Rensselaer 131 77 Munster 105 76 Gavit 105 44 Valparaiso 85 132 Michigan City 123 97 Row 1: K. Bockstahler, J. Stull, H. Smith, C. Bradbury, K. Govert, R. Bowman, K. Cun¬ ningham, S. Stuhlmacher, C. Huke. Row 2: I). 60 Girls’ Swimming Render, N. Ginturt, T. Dean, G. Elliot, ]. Har¬ ris, E. Shucknecht, R. Freeman, L. Vendetti, P. Gunning. Row 3: Mrs. Skvara, K. Stuart, J. Martin, S. Steinbach, B. Weaver, B. Highley, K. Bayne, L. Sark, P. Cooper. 1: Nancy Gintert prepares to blast into the water. 2: Gail Elliott at the height of her dive. 3: Seniors Patty Gunning and Chris Huke check the stop-watch. 4: Coach Skvara dis¬ cusses the Turtle fortunes. Turtles Net 11-3 Season In 1975 Coach Sue Skvara began to taste the fruits of successful training and increased interest in girls’ swim¬ ming. The turtles had a very success¬ ful campaign and sent several girls to sectional and state competition; Chris Huke, Suzanne Stuhlmacher, Karen Bockstahler and Gayle Elliott. In all these fotn girls alone repre¬ sented the Turtles in 9 events and came out doing very well. All the girls on the team showed enthusiasm and good sportsmanship throughout the season. The girls all tried and did their best. At times there were pains and prob¬ lems, but at the meets all pains were gone and all problems solved. Their one thought was with swimming and winning. Although the team is losing five seniors hopes are still very high for next year with the Freshman ad¬ dition of eleven more girls to the team. Girls Swimming 61 4: Gary Nord adds another sure point. 5: Rick up for the shot. 7: Seniors Miller, Frizzel and Rust shoots a short jumper. 6: Gary Nord pulls Nance fight for a rebound. Bedeviled, The Devils Falter Bedecked in new sweat suits, new shoes, new warm-up tee shirts, and sporting a new coach, the Lowell Red Devil basketball team gave us a familiar show. Although valiant, spir¬ ited and faithful, the cards too often were stacked against them. Crown Point nearly fell, Hebron got lucky; it seems all of the losses had slogans like that. But, as always, the future beckons. Coach Bill Spencer needed a year to become acquainted with the talents and limits of his players. He started conditioning the guys early, and it’s only a matter of time before his program really gets rolling. Varsity Basketball 63 1: Gary Nord wheels past a Wheeler oppo¬ nent. 2: The boards are cleared by Dave Miller. 3: Row 1: D. Kutemeier, N. Arlet, G. Ross. Rote 2: J. Ziegler, G. Nord, M. Sanders, D. Miller, G. Nance, R. Rust, K. Keithley, B. Vines, E. Foss, Coach Spencer. 64 Varsity Basketball Rennselaer Lowell 73 °PP 84 Wheeler 61 64 East Gary 62 52 Hebron 66 79 70 }$$ Griffith 98 Hanover Central 65 51 Cavit Lake Central River Fore: Marian North N Crown Pi River Forest Merrill vi Kankakee Munster Wirt Calumet Highland Whiting Varsity Basketball 65 Under the tutelage of first year coach Jim Weber, the JV Basketball team had an excellent year. Exhibiting in every game the hustle and determi¬ nation of Red Devil pride, the round- bailers etched out a 13-7 record. Of¬ ten, in practice, the number of usable bodies was less then ten, and some super-subs filled in. The Devils ig¬ nored such obstacles as well as they could, but they were sometimes in¬ surmountable. Still, the season could only take turns for the better as Coach Weber’s tough conditioning program succeeded. Perhaps a cliche incredibly overused, it must lie said that for the first time in a long time. Red Devil basketball is truly looking good for the future. Future Stars Lowell Opp. Rennselaer 51 .38 Wheeler 51 27 East Cary 40 23 Hebron 58 34 Griffith 62 48 Hanover Central 52 40 Cavity vvyj 3 Lake Central 36 56 39 48 Hebron .55 31 Boone Grove 52 44 North Newton tP 1 33 Crown Point 15 47 River Forest 50 52 Kankakee V alley 47 52 Munster Eft v 47 Wirt Calumet 51 47 62 44 Highland 54 14 Whiting 43 51; 1: Coach Weber’s instruction produces a reac¬ tion from Dave Hoffman. Row 1: B. Langen, A. Kasparian, D. Hoffman, C. Iliff, M. Drinski. Row 2: A. Eubank, D. Wleklenski, M. Wein, D. Weitbrock, J. Smith, R. Monroe, Coach Weber. 66 Junior Varsity Basketball Lowell Opp. Lake Jr. Cal. 43 42 Hebron 32 30 Kankakee Valiev 30 26 North Newton 42 48 Taft Griffith 35 37 .50 51 d North Newton 28 Kankakee Valley 47 Whiting 30 41 A Andrean 33 53-- ' Morton 39 30 Pierce 48 57 E.C. Washington 38 35 Hanover Central 42 36 Ris er Forest 46 50 East C .ary 61 37 South Newton 76 79 Lake Central 49 61 Beil Franklin 42 40 The Freshman basketball team fared pretty well this year. The boys worked hard all season with a lot of determination. The “A” team fin¬ ished the season one game below the .500 mark, while the “B” team ended the season with a 9-5 record. The team was in many close games, as in the South Newton game, in which it took five overtime periods to beat our freshman. This game was prob¬ ably the best game for the freshman team all year. The boys worked hard for a long time, as conditioning prac¬ tice started in late September. The team had a good season and should be congratulated for their hard work and determination. 50-50 Not Bad! ■ 30 3 44 i o4 JJk Ej 0k ■ ■ s? d4 J pPl 1 40 j ff J 44 s y i 54 pi p7 ' ( IF I 1 Jf ' l] ! r h ' r r j ■ 2; Freshman Coach Warnke plots his strategy. Row 1: C. Szabo, T. Conley, D. Schrum, K. Roark, D. Perfetti, P. Weiand, S. Korte, J. El¬ liot, G. Druckemiller, S. Wedding. Row 2: T. Shown, K. Hall, F. Dahl, T. Sanders, T. Adam, J. Hall, M. Daley, W. Bailey, R. Vought, D . Knorr, J. Wagner, J. Dutton, R. Burgess, C. Kowalski, Coach Warnke. Freshman Basketball 67 “A” Team Lowell Opp. Hebron 69 16 Hanover 72 20 Kankakee 53 21 Morton 35 49 Munster 48 35 Calumet 33 29 Lake Central 49 44 Crown Point 64 34 Highland 58 45 Griffith 43 37 Chesterton 58 31 “B” Team Lowell Opp. Hebron 49 7 Hanover 16 8 Kankakee 21 14 Morton 10 33 Munster 18 29 Calumet 19 12 Lake Central 2 0 Crown Point 33 20 Highland 17 31 Griffith 24 6 Chesterton 25 18 Wheeler 30 42 Kneeling: Becky Zunica, Becky Allie, Jill Sny¬ der, Karen Lump. Standing: Miss Ainsworth, Kathy Fry, Joy Brown, Carol Lump, Linda Llewellyn, Debbie Sehrum, Tammy Cox. 1: Kathy Fry and Jill Snyder head down court on a fast break. 68 Girl ' s Basketball Kneeling: Dianne Barnhill, Pam Benka, Ma- Ainsworth, Margaret Bravos, Debbie Vavra, male roundballers get all fired up before the rijoy Metz, Brenda Lindahl. Stamling: Miss Kathy Cox, Peggy Searle, Terry Frahm. 2; Fe- opening tip. Sectional Champs The girl’s basketball team raced to an 11 and 2 record but was once again stopped in their quest for a regional crown by Hammond Gavit. As usual, the team ran over most of their op¬ ponents, having only a few close games and losing a mere 2 games. The coaching reins were handled by Becky Anisworth, a physical educa¬ tion teacher from the Junior High. In the team’s first three outings, the girls treated her to big wins before losing to Morton. They quickly re¬ covered from this and lost only one more game—the final loss to Gavit. This season marked the conclusion of the basketball carrers of four seniors. t Joy Brown, Linda Llewellyn, Karen Lump and Carol Lump will not re¬ turn next year. Their absence will be felt by the team. Girl’s Basketball 69 It was a year of turnover and adjust¬ ment for gymnasts. Having all com¬ petition and work-outs moved to Lake Prarie School due to an over¬ crowded high school gym was a change it itself, though it was a good one, giving needed time and space to the girls. Competition between the schools was the toughest ever, and because of the increasing trend, the team has begun to plan ahead. A be¬ ginning gymnastic program and exhi¬ bition for elementary students was held, and it is hoped that such pro¬ grams will increase interest and pro¬ duce future gymnasts for the team to build on. 1: Nancy Huseman doctors up the hands of Nancy Yankauskus. 2: Beth Scheckle and Mary Searle intently watch the competition. 3: Judy Huke, Kathy Peters and Nancy Yan kauskus share an inside joke. 70 Gymnastics Rotv 1: L. Tilton, D. Render, M. Kormendy, J. Searle, N. Huseman, K. Laudig, Miss Long, K. Cripe, J. Adam, K. Phillips, J. Huke, N. Coffman, B. Scheckle. Row 2: K. Hansen, K. Druckemiller, J. Proper, C. Pfister. Back: P. Yankauslais. Peters, D. Daley, Mrs. Hardesty, M. Searle, P. Lowell Opp. 136.70 Chesterton 173.70 135.10 Merrillville 215.60 120.75 Munster 211.90 147.70 Highland 210.30 Griffith 1.38.a5 149.85 Valpo 131.25 E. Gary 65.25 R. Forest 73.75 159.75 Crown Point 205.45 133.15 Griffith 180.95 Chesterton Invitational Paula Searle—4th Kathy Peters—8th 4: A Lowell Gymnast captivates Miss Long and Mrs. Hardesty. Gymnastics 71 A “Spirited” Affair Infected with the proper spirit, the Christmas Musical, The Stingiest Man In Town was played to large au¬ diences in the theatre. The age-old story of Dickens’ miserly and lonely Ebeneezer Scrooge was set to song and enacted by a large and hard¬ working cast. Parts were decided just two weeks before performances, and the cast members worked diligently toward making the play a success. Mr. James Eminhizer and Mr. Wen¬ dell Frederick were overseers of the task. Scott Wilbur was properly mean and nasty as Scrooge, as he was whirled from present, to past, to present, to future, and to present once more. Dave Clark was “Crat- chity”, and Don Stuart turned in an¬ other fine performance as Fred. Christmas was truly a more spirited affair because of this fine show. 1: Stage fright doesn’t seem to affect Kim Donnelly before the show. 2: Michelle Musall was an unusually jolly “Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.” 3: Beneath the chains and make-up the accusing Jacob Marley is Brian Decker, isn’t he? 5: Christmas Dinner at the Cratchit’s. 6: Scrooge Wilbur is guided through Christmas Present by Judy Rust. 7: Bryan Wilson is denied any charity by Scrooge. 72 The Stingiest Man In Town 4 Ebenezer Scrooge.. Bob C rat chit. Fred. Mrs. Dilber. Hawkins. Christmas Present.. Jacob Marley. Christmas Future.. Christmas Past. Martha. Tiny Tim. Billy. Mrs. Cratchit. Anny. Pete. Belinda. Young Scrooge. Belle......r.: Betty .up . Fezziwig. Topper. Susan. Alice .... Gentlemen. Beggar. Clerks.. Student Director.. .Scott Wilbur .Dave Clark .Don Stuart .llelga Haskell .Don Hale .Judy Rust .Brian Decker ..Michelle Musa 11 .. .Heather Smith .Gloria Schoon .Jeff Mauk .Alan Little ....Cheryl Turner .Linda Beech .Terry Little .Kathy Stuart .Ken Hoover .Mary Schmal .Janet Hoover .Tim Stephan .Jeff Woolfolk .Kim Tutza ...Nancy Wierzba .Bry an Wilson Bill Stagner .Brian Snyder Tim Stephan Bryan Wilson .Steve Carlson Rocky Killion .June Stull The second annual FEA teacher’s basketball game was played before a packed gymnasium. Naturally, any contest between two outstanding teams such as the Lowell High teach¬ ers and the Middle School teachers mast be billed as no less than the game of the century, and so it was. The game see-sawed back and forth for four quarters. Becky Anisworth would score, then mighty Mike Hynes would retaliate. Then, with one final game-ending burst, the Lowell High teachers brought the victory home. The real winner, how¬ ever, was the FEA who gathered over $325 for their scholarship fund. Game of the century? 1: Jim Dermody pulls down the rebound. 2: Bill Spencer apologizes to Becky Ainsworth. 3: The Middle School’s bench watches. 74 Teacher’s Basketball Game Row 1: S. Zirnica, N. Wierzba. Row 2: B. Evans, J. Proper, K. Donnelly, R. Wright, D. Severonson. Row 3: R. Schuster, J. Rust, K. Cusic, H. Haskell, C. Ohlenkarap, S. Kuiper, K. Boyles, T. Donnelly. 2: Judy Rust keeps stats up to date. Matmaids Cheer Grapplers On In their second year, the Matmaids have shown themselves as very suc¬ cessful spirit raisers. They helped to bring more fans to the home wres¬ tling meets, and even tried to take a fan bus to some away meets. They helped Mr. Hurst and his grap¬ plers in many useful ways. They kept scores, announced scores, and even sat along the mats cheering the Dev¬ ils on. All in all, the matmaids had a very successful and fun season, and are anxiously awaiting the next season. J: Senior Matmaids prepare charts of statistics for the grapplers. 76 Matmaids. Varsity Cheerleaders Varsity Cheerleaders—think of the difficult job that they have to per¬ form. The football season finds them huddled in heavy jackets and mittens trying to promote spirit no matter how cold it is. Five girls must try to keep the pep of the entire school boosted through basketball games, pep sessions, and sectional week. They can be found every Tuesday practicing in the North Commons with the help of Miss Allegre, their sponsor. These girls deserve a lot of credit—only they know the amount of work the job really involves. 4: Gayle Nassau does some B-O-O-G-I-E. .5: Roberts, Ron Wendel, Scot Wilbur, Kim Hales Male Cheerleaders Steve Runfeldt, Ashton and Terry Little strike a patriotic stance. Varsity Cheerleaders 77 The dudes and the chicks team up for a sis boom-bah. 2: Bottom, Becky Allie, Brenda Morrow; Middle, Glenna Early; Top, Nancy Yankauskus. .3; Jerry Hayden, Chuck Sharkey and John Rust stir up some frenzy. 4: Nancy Yankauskus yells for more Devil Power. 78 J.V. Cheerleaders Girls Supply Rhines’ Backing 5: Freshman Lori Famey screams for Rhine Angela Starr, Amy Rigg, Lori Famey. 7: Amy night’s work for Lori Farney. Power. 6: Kneeling, Kim Govert; Standing, Rigg urges the Devils on to victory. 8: All in a Freshmen Cheerleaders 79 Play It Again, Sam Under the new direction of Mr. Nor¬ man Aich individual members at¬ tended the district NISBOVA contest and went on to state. The band hopes to go to Concert Band contest and march at many parades during the coming summer. 1: Senior President Don Hale plays whatever instrument he can find. 2: The performance is where it all counts. 80 Band After a busy summer of parades in the area, the band had an unusually different year. Traveling to Ball State, the band participated in Band Day, and placed in the competition as well. It also was invited to a pa¬ rade in the honor of Miss JoAnn Row 1: J. Stull, G. Schoon, G. Matury, S. John¬ son, K. Barker, C. Arlet, S. Steinback, J. Wil¬ son, C. Smith, S. Sichterman, R. James. Row 2: C. Wagner, C. Turner, B. Kowalski, K. Tutza, T. Dean, L. Barker, K. Hadders, K. Reichert, B. Stagner, A. Nichols, E. Randal, S. Carlson, L. Spain, T. Stephan. Row 3: S. Stephan, D. Vavra, A. Starr, S. Tarr, C. Mulford, R. Hoo¬ ver, J. Mauk, F. Killion, D. Peronis, M. Liptak, K. Capps, R. Hatch, J. Stull, S. Wilbur, K. Hall, B. Wilson. Row 4: R. Daugherty, B. Bak- ker, D. Render, C. Hoshaw, B. Evans, R. Kill- ion, M. Allen, F. Aim, T. Adam, C. Kowalski, J. Skinner, M. Lepper, J. Woolfolk, T. Law, S. Kowalski, J. Lepper, J. Born, T. Deloera, C. Greiner, N. Kelm. Row 5: K. Payne, R. Todd, G. Sickler, K. Reichert, J. Stull, D. Hale, S. Wilson, Mr. Aich, B. Vought, J. Norris, A. Roberts, K. Cunningham, B. Evans. 3: Pep Band helps boost spirit at the basketball games. 4: John Lepper and Jim Bom work to improve their playing. 5: John Kuiper, ponders the key signature. 6: Robin Daugherty and Bob Barker are the Alto Clarinet section. Band 81 The Pep Club is one of the most ac¬ tive clubs at Lowell High School. Be¬ sides being in attendance at all bas¬ ketball and football games, it helps liven up pep sessions with cakes and lively cheering. The Pep Club also ran fund raising drives, including bake sales, much to the delight of the heavy eaters in the school. Under the direction of sponsor Sue Allegre, the Pep Club had a very successful sea¬ son, but, doubtlessly, there are sure to be other fired-up and frantic girls to make this kind of attitude for a long time. Pep Club 1: Pep Club members back the team in a close game. Row 1: D. Schrum, J. Proper, R. Wright, J. Rust, J. Coffman. Rote 2: R. Freeman, K. Huse- man, N. Yankauskus, B. Allie, G. Early, B. Murrow, K. Govert, A. Starr, L. Famey, A. Rigg. Row 3: K. Hadders, C. Huseman, K. Donnelly, N. Wierzba, S. Zunica, R. Schuster, J. Birkhead. Row 4: C. McClanahan, C. Goodman, B. Scheckel, B. Evans, D. Severson, K. Stuart, S. Kowalski, L. Johnson. Row 5: S. Stephan, C. Little, G. Krebs, K. Boyles, S. Kuiper, L. Huseman, D. Kalvaitis, L. Lappie. Row 6: M. Bean, T. Cox, K. Cox, T. Donnelly, C. Ohlenkamp, K. Sampson, K. Hamm, L. Potter. Row 7: B. Weaver, R. Grant, H. Smith, H. Haskell, K. Cusic, K. Peters, K. Sharkey, P. Hoagland, P. Spry. Row 8: M. Kingma, D. Curtis, J. Stull, C. Wagner, J. Searle, P. Searle, C. Anglis. 82 Pep Club Row 1: J. Rust, C. Huseman, S. Kowalski, M. Davis. Rou) 2: S. Kuiper, C. Wall, L. Schuyler, E. Randal, M. Schuster, K. Govert, K. Payne. Row 3: D. Hale, R. Huseman, K. Hansen, K. Laudig, D. Kender, J. Brown, T. Little, K. Ruark, L. Love, K. Hadders, B. Ellis, G. Nassau, D. Clark, C. Wagner, B. Snyder, K. Hinton, L Greiner. Row 4: P. Iliff, M. Musall, K. Clark, K. Goodman, J. Coffman, N. Wierzba, C. Welter, K. Boyles, P. Searle, Mr. Kalbac. 2: Student council officers Mark Davis, Chris Huse¬ man, Judy Rust, and Sandy Kowalski plan the next meeting. Stu dent Council This year’s Student Council spent a good share of its time providing the ground work for efficient councils in the future. A new constitution was passed to make it easier for future councils to operate. They also pre¬ pared many questionaires to find stu¬ dent feelings in different areas, in¬ cluding the possibility of much better convocations next year. An attempt to sponsor another donkey basketball game fell through when the Lowell Jaycees had one at Hanover Central at the same time our council wanted one. The council deserves much credit for paving the way for future student government. Student Council 83 Countdown The Rocket Club got off to a flying start this year. Overseeing was Lt. Col. Muijia. This club’s activities in¬ clude launching rockets of all differ¬ ent types. The club not only shoots rockets, but also flies gas engine planes. It provides a group with which the enthusiasts of this space- age hobby can exchange new ideas on design. Standing: W. Kinard, S. Connelly, T. Reed, G. Pelham, A. Clark, D. Rumback, A. McNorton, D. Connors, R. Bowman, C. Soifakis. : Blankenbeckler, J. Mueller, M. Homeij, J. Mauk. Sitting: G. Sinks, J. Rocket Club officers examine the inside of a rocket. Meyers, M. Bunight, J. Harris, C. Madia, D. Ford. Floor: T. Leach, M. 84 Rocket Club Standing, left: M Sgt. Cayfield. Standing Might: Col. Mnrgia. How I: S. Wasserott, R. Corns, J. Meyers, M. Allen, D. Blaiikcnhecklcr. J. Tarr. S. Mink, C. Blankenbeckler, M. Biirright, I). la-p|H‘r. K. Reed. How 2: A. Clark, R. Brownell, J. Blamlfonl, J. Brown, N. Perry, R. Berg, R. Dnriill, R. Non), I). Wilson, T. Adam. How 3: W. kin.ml. C. Nadia, A. Young, l . Muilenberg, P. Quillen. C. Sinks. C. Bolden, M. Ixrpper. I„ Harness. S. Conley, P. Ilorneij. Hou 4: S. Cray, M. Wriglit, I). Cenge, K. Bnrriglit, T. Colliren, R. Wendel, II. Worley. S. Crawford. C. MeClanalian. A. MeNorfon. Hint ' S: M. Ilorneij. M. Rnndraek, I,. Beacli, I.. Beaeli. It. Bolt leu, N. ( ' minors, K. Cnimingliani. K. Kc|ics. J. (fray. How ti: T. Ike, I). Melakan. 2: Jim Meyers, a mendicr of lire A.V. erew. gels the eainera rolling. •- «� - w 4 t t . iCL. Jilin. f v f.; fit .� ■ ,- ■� T V- . 7 r - • - ti ; m m f ’ r� gi if C A V Mai 11 i W JjIB A.F.J.R.O.T.C. Aerospace Education (Air Force Ju¬ nior R.O.T.C.) is a four year program offering a blond of science, social science and lechnical course work. The students study the impact of aerospace activities on the world and Ik-coiiic familiar with the various types of aerospace vehicles and the principles that govern their opera¬ tion. Hie corps goes on many field trips and has money-raising projects to pay for the trips. This year the corps lias gone to Oiannte Air Force Base, and it also sponsored a military ball with corps from other areas. AKJROT.c S5 The Photography Club was just formed this year. The sponsor of this new club was Mr. Goodman. The club had few members, but those people did have a keen interest in o photography. Even though it was formed late in the year, it was active from the start. It raffled off a camera, made photo exhibits, took pictures for other clubs and groups, and par¬ ticipated in Fifties Night. It gradu¬ ally began to grow as word of it spread around. As new students come to this school in the future, it is ex¬ pected to grow even more successful. Shutterbugs 1: Chuck Buche, Lome Courtwright and Debbie Curtis look over the tools of their trade. Row 1: Mark Homeij, Nick Arlet, Craig Buche, Chuck Buche. Row 2: Mike Liptak, Debbie Curtis, Lorrie Courtwright, Mr. Goodman. 86 Photography Chib Row 1: B. Gaddy, T. Holding, J. Harper, A. Springsteen, S. Holloway, M. Fairchild, J. Morgavan, J. Tilton, E. Ruark, R. Myslive, R. Thomas. Row 2: B. Bruce, Mr. Blanchard, G. Nicols, J. Lucente, R. Crisan, R. Small, L. Erb, D. Vandercar, T. Ogborn, W. Cooper, H. Brown. Row 3: D. Friz¬ zell, B. Born. 2: A sick Car is doctored by Auto Mech students. Voc Auto Club The Vocational Auto Club never seems to get its just recognition. Manned by some of Lowell’s most in¬ terested and hard-working students, Vocational Auto Mechanics has made its mark on Lowell High, Devil Power, and academic achievement. The year’s two biggest highlights for the Auto Mech Club were the cap¬ turing of high honors in Home¬ coming float competition and a weekend trip to Michigan. Voca¬ tional Auto Mech is becoming a larger and more spirited outfit each year, and it deserves congratulations and good luck for the future. Vocational Auto Club 87 Mr. Robert Ray’s crew of budding VanGoghs kept their hand in many activities this year. They did their usual masterful job on Homecoming windows and floats and once again brightened the Christmas holidays with the large tree in the South Com¬ mons, which they annually decorate. Fifties Night saw the Art Guild with a cake-walk booth and auction which put many coins in their coffers. The Art Guild is made up of a group of interested and talented students. Ray’s Proteges 1: Sandy Miller s pot gets some finishing touches. Row 1: Linda Johnson, Shanks, Chuck Brown, Mary Rumback, Kathy Cunningham, Paula Sue Johnson, Becky Bailey, Barbara Gemer. Row 2: Mary Searle, Crin Cooper. Hassin, Suzanne Stuhlmacher, Kim Smolik, Janet Hoover. Row 3: Alan 88 Art Guild Row 1: Janet Reel, Janet Proper, Beth Scheckel. Rote 2: Margo Ko- rmendy, Linda Huseman, Denise Benka, Barb Warner, Cindy Flores, Deborah Vavra, Row 3: Mary Searle, Kelly Boyles, Mrs. Skvara, Sue John¬ son, Linda Johnson. 2: High-steppers Linda Johnson, Kelly Boyles, and Margo Kormendy do their stuff. High Steppers In their inaugural year, the Lowell High Drill Team showed a talent and spirit that will make them a per¬ manent addition to “Devil Power.” Under the tutelage of Mrs. Sue Skvara and Mrs. Linda Neighbors the girls whipped into shape some diffi¬ cult and intricate routines. In order to secure a basis for next year’s drill team, all the girls were under¬ classmen. In this way, Mrs. Skvara and Mrs. Neighbors hope to have a dedicated and experienced outfit ready for next year’s entertainment. Drill Team 89 Administration Secretaries, library person¬ nel, guidance counselors, school board, adminis¬ trators—what would our educational system be with¬ out them? They function as a machine that sometimes spits and sputters but never fails to continue running. Through the fervor of clos¬ ing the smoking block the machine never faltered. Through the resignation of a superintendant the machine continued on, providing for a sound education. Elaine Peterson, Secretary Arline Vandermark, Guidance Virginia Kasparian, Secretary Vicki Nichols, Luanne Perzo, Sharon Pyke, Secretaries Gary Druckemiller, Principal Joseph Schuster, Asst. Principal Michael Sullivan, Dean 90 Administration and Guidance Department Norma Sark, Secretary Joyce Wagner, Secretary Administration and Guidance Department 91 92 Math and Science Gene Genth, Earth Science Ron Wamke, Algebra II Steve Backe, Senior Math Eldon Goodman, General Science Susan Allegre, Biology John Skinner, Geometry Kay Sampson, Teacher’s Aide Dan Woodrow, General Math Omer Beeching, Human Physiology and Botany Along with more traditional offer¬ ings of Algebra, Geometry, Tri¬ gonometry and Senior Math, stu¬ dents today are learning to use calculators, balance check books and program computers. Math is no longer just for a brain; it is being taught with new emphasis on usable knowledge. Science continued to offer a large number of courses fpr pupils to choose from. Both departments had new members as the number of students enrolled continues to grow. Mathematics and Science Teachers Bill Kalbac, Drawing Marva Barrett, Intensive Lab Robert Miller, Business Jill Rollins, Special Eld. Jim Kane, Metals Robert Thomas, Woods 94 Business, and Industrial Education Dale Imig, Graphic Arts Robert Hopper, Electronics Business and “Why do I have to take this course?” is a question rarely heard in these world-ori¬ ented courses. Welds, blue¬ prints, printing presses and more than 70 other areas can catch the student’s at¬ tention. Much attention is being given to usable skills, and the ICE program has been established to give stu¬ dents credit for job experi¬ ence. The quality of these departments well meets the students’ needs. Nancy Reyes, Business Devonna Overmyer, Business Business And Industrial Education 95 Finding the mini-course program not quite satisfactory, after three years, the English department has spent a considerable portion of the year developing a sequential program based on the mini-course concept. The new approach should make scheduling easier and hopefully it will assure the growth of the students’ knowledge and ability. Strengthened by the new program, the English Department is ready for the new year. and Theatre Vivian Hile, College English 96 English Department James Eminhizer and Roger Hughes, Speech and Drama Tom Wilson, English Ron Coghill, English Bill Spencer, English Barbara Foss, English Marie Woolfolk, Teacher’s Aide English Department 97 Lynda Neighbors, Spanish Wilma Hardesty, Home Ec 98 Arts, Home Ec., Physical Education, Foreign Language •rq _ Vestal Bailey, Home Ec. Norman Aich, Band Jim Weber, Health and Phys. Ed. Steve Cusick, Physical Education Bill Weiand, Athletic Director Have you ever tried to trill an R, create a modern dance, draw a realis¬ tic Apple, make a dress, play a flute or sing a song? Many of our stu¬ dents do all of these things and many more in our culture-packed courses. French, Spanish, and Latin focus not only on the languages, but also on the history of the location and the people who spoke the lan¬ guages. Dances of the various ethnic groups are a part of physical edu¬ cation, and later become part of a physical education show in the spring. The musical, Annie Get Your Gun, a fantastic success, followed soon after by Mother’s Tea and the May Queen kept both the Choir and Home Ec departments busy. Mr. Aich spent hours on the band, and Mr. Ray’s students prepared a showing of some of their work. The senses were bombarded by a variety of sensations as the Arts moved forward. Frank O’Shea, Physical Education Arts, Home Economics, Phys. Ed. and Arts, Home Ec, Physical Education, Foreign Language 99 History and Aerospace Education The Social Studies depart¬ ment seems to be following the old maxim that one learns from studying history. It has faced the problems of mini-courses and handled them successfully. Aerospace Education also challenges the students to be more than just ordinary stu¬ dents. Those interested in space, planets, wind lift, etc. can find all crammed into this realistic course. Sgt. Carl Gayfield, ROTC Lee Shaler, Psychology Mike Skvara, Government Randy Deweese, World History Jim Hurst, U.S. History John McHugh, Economics 100 Social Studies and AFJROTC Jim Dermody, World History Bill Womhoff, U.S. History Social Studies and AFJROTC 101 _ Becky Allie Nlalinda Allie Fred Aim Donna Anderson Candra Arlet Judy Bachman Frank Barath Laura Barker Robert Barker Tony Barker Diane Barnhill Denise Barms Mark Bartz Linda Beach Pam Benka David Bennett Janice Birkhead Sally Black Wendy Black Kristie Blacketer Jerry Blandford Mike Blissmer Gerald Bohlen Matt Borkowski Sophomores Victorious in Spirit Competition Class of ’77 Most Enthusiastic Rita Bowman Sandy Boyer Margaret Bravos Chris Brewer Boh Brownell Pam Brownfield Kevin Bruce Rusty Bruce Karen Buche Laurie Buche Karin Bull Chester Bunkowfst 102 Sophomores Herb Burley Wayne Carlson Mary Carroll Ken Capps Jane Cassman Alita Cataldo Leann Ceneion Karen Clark Sandy Clark Tonya Clinton George Compton Sam Conley Nadine Conners Doug Cooper Paula Cooper Tim Cothran Kim Cox Tammy Cox Jamee Cross Daniel Culver Lorrie Courtwright Kathy Cunningham Dawn Curtis Debbie Curtis Tom Curtis Dave Darnell Regina Daugherty Tammy Dean Sophomores 103 Darlene Deck Bonee Deffenbaugh Kevin Denman Veronica DeLoera Kathy Devries Randy Doodeman Janice Dooge Eric Doty Mike Dougherty Greg Duncan Glenna Earley Kyle Earley Tom Eidam Gayle Elliott Karen Ericksen Joe Ericks Scott Fitzpatrick Cindy Flores Donna Ford Mike Ford Terry Ford Gayle Fox Diane Franklin Gary Erb Kathy Fry Bruce Gaddy Cynthia Gard Cheri Gayfield Barbara Gerner Betty Glade Eddie Clegg Rod Gordon Chelley Covert Sharon Gray Dale Greer Karen Hadders 104 Sophomores Kathy Hamm Donald Hanley Clarence Harding Sylvia Hardy Lora Lee Hannon Dan Harper Ju lie Harris Brad Hatch Jerry Hayden Janice Hays Diane Hazzard Paula Hoagland Cathy Holding Theresa Holst Carolyn Holzhauer Janet Hoover Ron Hoover Sharon Hopf Alan Hopper Colleen Hoshaw Karen Huseman Linda Huseman Craig Iliff Pam Iliff Lynn Jelenick Linda Johnson Gale Jungels Andy Jurs Jim Kacius Art Kasparian Sharon Katsimpalis Carol Kepshire Sophomores 105 Diane Kersey John Killion Linda Kingery Julie Kohnayi Michelle Korinendy Sandy Kowalski Carmen Madia Kenny Marsh Lisa Marvel Jerry Mauk Dan McCarthy Carol McClanahan 106 Sophomores Ellen Krick David Kroll Sue Ann Kuiper Dean Kutemeier Richard Lane Helen Larson Mike Lawson Leanne Layne Jane Leach John Lepper Diane Lightsey Mike Liptak Mark Lucente Jim Lucas George Luckey Mike Luttrell Sharon Mackey Pam McMurray April McNorton Elizabeth McQueen Marijoy Metz Randy Michallick Tom Miller Karla Miller Randy Monroe Brenda Morrow Shawn Munroe Kathy Nance Terri Neal Greg Neff Devonne Nelson Randy Nord John O’Drobinak Carla Ohlenkamp Robert O ' Neal Jon Oppenhuis Denise Osborn Tony Parker Evelyn Parks Mike Pasternak Jeff Patz Keith Patz Mark Payne Don Peddy Kathy Peters Liz Peterson Karen Phillips Bob Plews Brian Poitras Lori Potter Pia Ramon June Ramsey Paula Rans Randy Reese Kevin Reichert John Reynolds Elizabeth Randall Greg Rhoades Pam Rosenbauer Teresa Rosenbauer Cheri Ruark Sandy Runfeldt John Rust Diane Salmon Tony Samion Kenlynn Schauweeker Beth Scheckel John Schrombeck Tom Schneider Mary Schuster Lynn Schuyler Janeace Scziglak David Scroggins Mary Searle Denise Severson Shari Sharkey Neal Shultz Chuck Sharkey Toby Shultz Greg Sickler Gerry Sinks 108 Sophomores Alice Szoerdsma Kathy Smalley Jeff Smith JoEUyn Smith Dan Spain Bill Spoor Joe Sobak Tim Soifakis Piper Spry John Stark Jim Stinnett Rick Strickland Jim Steuer Shelley Stiener Brenda Stingley Kim Stowell Rhonda Strickhom George Sturma Ken Summitt Bryan Swart Leann Tilton Richard Todd Gary Toney Ross Traficanti Violet Trbojevic Debbie Trommer Peggy Trumble Becky Terrana Jeannie Underwood Dwayne Vanderwall Lesli Vendetti Tom Vucko Claudia Wall Greg Wasserott Jim Watkins Wayne Watson Betty Weaver Debbie Wein Geneva White David Weitbrock Mark Weitbrock Doug Williams Ed Wilshire Dan Wilson Jane Wilson Scott Wilson Rhonda Winandy Dan Wleklinski Mark Wunderink Michele Wyckoff Nancy Yankauskus Tony Yarchan Debbie Young Becky Zunica Sophomores 109 Successful Prom Tops Year For Class of ’76 Mike Allen Dan Anderson Jacqueline Aquino Brenda Bachman Marilyn Ball Martha Bean Tom Beeching Denise Benka Rick Berg Dave Bixenman Jeff Blandford Cindy Blankenbeckler Karen Bockstahler Martin Borkowski Bill Born Rita Bowman Kelly Boyles Tom Braden John Brill Charles Brown June Brums Darlene Byas Diane Campbell Sharon Cantwell Henry Cataldo Joan Coffman Cathy Cole Tammy Cole Kathy Conner Carol Cooper 110 Juniors Marilyn Cory Peggy Cripe Cecelia Crisan Brenda Cummins Alice Cunningham Cathy Daley Nina David Mark Davis Mike Deck Dawn Denton Dan DeYoung Lori Dietrich Mike Drinski Kellie Druckemiller Mike Drugan Robert Durall Cecilia Durham James Echterling Pam Eckhoff Brett Ellis Julia England Bill Ensweiler Andy Eubank Betty Evans Ruth Faverty Sonja Finck Philip Fiske Dennis Flatt Romeo Flores Celeste Foley Don Ford Eric Foss Juniors 111 Terri Frahm Mary Franklin Mike Fred Eddie Gabor Michele Gainauf Debbie Ganns Dave Genge Don Genge Linda Gintert Jim Golumbeck Karen Goodman Jim Gorby Cathy Greismer Mike Griffith Theresa Gross Kim Hales 112 Juniors Dawn Hall Ed Hall Mark Hansen Jean Harbison Denise Hannon Jack Harper Joe Harris Robert Haskins Corrine Hassin Roberta Hazzard Alan Hehr Kathy Heiser Lynn Henson John Highsmith Dave Hoffman Terry Holding Scot Holloway Carol Holt Paul Homeij Randy Hoyle Cheryl Huebsch Judy Huke Jeff Hunt Chris Huseman Charles Hyatte Julie Iliff Susan Johnson Donna Jones John Jones Karen Jones Ted Kacius Pam Kasper Amy Kepes Rocky Killion Walter Kinard Theresa Kocsis Margo Kormendy Luke Krebs Robert Kryza Dave Kutemeier Bill Langen Michelle Laudig Glenda Law Steve Leach Juniors 113 Pamela Lee Dave Lepper Jerry Lessard Brenda Lindahl Alan Little Mike Little Sandy Little Terry Little Mark Loehmer Lori Love Karen Mackey Randy Martin Chuck Matter _ Verna McBain Donna McLean Danny Meyers Dale Midkiff Mike Midkiff Robert Miles Kim Miller Lisa Miller Sandy Miller Tammy Miller Steve Mink Betty Monix Debra Mowrey Claudette Mulford Jim Myers Joellen Myers 114 Juniors Angela Nichols Lisa Huseman Debbie Nomanson Gary Nord Tony Ogbom Bryan Ogle George Pelham Jeff Pelton Nick Perry Bill Ping Kathy Plews George Poitras Rolf Poppe Brett Powers Janet Proper Rae Purkey Judi Rajkovic Chuck Rappe Kenny Reed Tim Reed Tom Reed Kim Reichert Tom Renn Ashton Roberts Dan Rosinko Mary Rumback Steve Runfeldt Rick Rust Mark Sacco Dan Salmon Mark Sanders Jan Schrombeck Juniors 115 Debbie Schrum Marlene Shucknecht Jeff Scziglak Jerry Seitzinger Alan Shanks Kurt Sharkey Ken Sheets Brenda Sheppard Theresa Singleton Brenda Sinks Donna Skinner Ann Skorka Pat Smith Sue Smith Kim Smolik Brian Snyder Jill Snyder Cindy Soifakis Mary Soloman Bob Sorge Lon Spain Herb Steuer Larry Steuer Robin Stewart Suzanne Stuhlmacher Jodi Stull Constance Swart 116 Juniors Kathy Tucker Terry Todd Sue Tilton Jerry Tilton Jeff Theis Debbie Taylor Judy Szannach Sybil Sypulski Eileen Tunnell Kim Tutza Tony Vendetti Joanne Viers Carol Wagner Larry Wagner Barb Warner Denise Washburn Scott Wasserott Mike Wein Ron Wendel Nancy Wierzba Doug Wietbrock Steve Wietbrock Scot Wilbur Florence Williams Delmar Wilson Michael Wilson Ken Wilson Chris Wismiller Jeff Woolfolk Julie Woosley Richard Wright Cathy Wunderink Greg Young Mike Young Gary Yuhasz Mark Zakula Joel Ziegler Kevin Zuckley Sherry Zunica Juniors 117 R E B I R T H 118 ... of ideas As the last gray traces of winter fade away, springtime is bom, and new feelings join with new life in a chorus of changes. The newly hatched baby chick is sym¬ bolic of such new life of the season. It has broken away from its former state of imprisonment and stands ready to take on whatever its new life will bring. It does not think back to the way it was, but rather ahead to the way life will be. When opinions “die”—when an indi¬ vidual realizes he was mistaken—the old is forgotten, and the new is born. The individual forms a new, changed outlook on the subject, forgetting about what he used to think. He, like the chick, does not think back on the way he used to be, but instead looks ahead to the future to see how his new outlook will affect the attitudes, opin¬ ions and views of himself and those around him. Yet, this change must not be termed a birth, but rather a re-birth. As we en¬ counter the new knowledge of others and we find our views mistaken, our new opinions are not altered or changed once, but many times—we are constantly undergoing a re-birth of ideas. Mr. Conrad. Miss Peterson. Parker. Committee Chairman. ...Claudette Mulford Mr. Morris. .Ken Hoover Miss O’Brien. .June Stull Miss Smith. .Jan Havs Miss Nielson. .Janet Hoover Secretary. .Michelle Musall Warder. Bishop. Doctor. Student President .Colleen Hoshaw Miss Pabst. Students. .Julia England Martha Bean Pain Bean Paul Horneij 1 : Parker (Don Hale) stands alone after “al¬ teration” by the repressive society. 2 : Lady Bracknell (Heather Smith) considers Jack ' s proposal of marriage (to her daughter). 3 : Jack (Don Stuart) tries to explain his past to a curi¬ ous and inquiring Algernon. School of Darkness The dramatic offering of the one-act evening was a play entitled “School of Darkness” by Stewart Boston. The year was 1999, and society had be¬ come a finely-tuned computerized mechanism. One man, a teacher, challenged the machine, but in the end was only rebuffed and ignored. The futuristic society revolved around conformity, and the lone dis¬ senter could not change it. It was a chilling play with a message, and it made its point well. 120 The One-Act Plays Jack Worthing.Don Stuart Algernon Moncrieff.Dave Clark Reverend Chasuble.Jeff Woolfolk Lady Blacknell.Heather Smith Gwendolen Fairfax.Helga Haskell Cecily Cardew.Chris Anglis Miss Prism.Cheryl Turner Merriman....Tim Stephan Lane.Bill Stagner Earnest And now for something completely different. The classic comedy of manners, written by Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, traasported the audience back to the Victorian era with all its foibles and funniness. The plot centered around Jack Worthing, who pretended to be Ernest sometimes, and Algernon Moncrieff, who pretended to be Er¬ nest sometimes, and their problems with their lady friends who loved the name Ernest but not Algernon or Jack. In the end. Jack turns out to be Ernest (for real), and Algernon turns out to be his brother. Confused? Good. 4 : Algernon (Dave Clark), alias Ernest, dis¬ cusses his family origin with Cecily (Chris Anglis) 5: Jack (Don Stuart), alias Ernest, makes his move with Gwen (Helga Haskell). The One-Act Plays 121 Barmaid. .Wilma Hardestv Sally Sweet. Baron von Broccoli .... .James Eminhizer Caesar Salad. Rlioda Rutabaga. Prissv Persimmon. Tom O ' Hawk. .Mike Skvara Buffalo Bill Chips. .Randy Deweese Card Players. Tom Johnson Jim Hurst Ron Coghill The Bad, the Hynes the Eminhizer The teachers selected for their one- act play an archaic and dusty old manuscript filled with ridiculous sight-gags and insane dialogue. The play was called “The Bad, The Worse and the Broccoli” or “The Green Baron’s Revenge” by James A. Eminhizer and Micheal Hynes. It turned out to be the same pointless but hilarious farce that it was the first time it was presented in 1972. Only one role changed from the orig¬ inal production—that of the drunk. Lee Shaler aptly filled in for David Hunt. Someday, Mr. Shaler will stop being type-cast as a drunk. 122 The One-Act Plays 1 : The Broccoli Lovers of Broken Stump find Brocale to their liking. 2 : Ceasar Salad tells the Baron exactly how tough he really is. 3 : The card players get caught in the crossfire. 4 : Von Broccoli turns doctor and plays up the virtues of his “medicine.” 5: The Barmaid serves her drinks. 6: Tom O’Hawk is united at last with his secret love. The One-Act Plays 123 Farmers Learn to Boogie The Sadie Hawk ins dance has always been a favorite of the guys because of the chance to save money. It also gives the girls a chance to take out one of their favorite guys. Dressed in their ceremonial blue-jeans, couples went to the floor and did their ver¬ sion of dancing, while up on the bal¬ cony a lot of Lil Abners and Daisy Mae’s got hitched. As tradition has it the Junior class sponsored the dance. The music was provided by a new group from Valparaiso called What For?. The gym turned into a barn, and ragged cut-offs, straw hats and bare feet were all part of the scene. 1: Padre Lee Shaler performs another death defying feat. Marriage! 2: What For? provides the music. 3: It’s time to get them there bed¬ bugs outta your system. 4: Tired but content. Linnie Harness and Dawn Fewkes retreat from the flo or. 124 Sadie Hawkins Dance Led by first year coach Gene Genth, this years Varsity Baseball team had a season full of ups and downs. The season was highlighted by back to back wins against Highland and Crown Point. The win against High¬ land was especially nice since it had been nine years since the last victory, and Highland was number one in the area. Lowell’s record out of confer¬ ence was 7-1, and in Conference it was 4-0-1. At times this year Lowell demonstrated power at the plate, un¬ beatable pitching, and flawless field¬ ing. In sectionals at Lake Central, af¬ ter taking an early lead, the Devils succumbed to a 7-2 defeat. All in all, Coach Genth led the Devils to a fine season. All team members and coaches should be commended on a fine season. 1. Doug Wietbrock waits for another one to come across the plate. 2. Romeo Flores catches a high fly. 4. Craig Roarke warms up as Dan Rosinko watches the game. 5. Jeff Harris hits another grand slam. 7-1 Season for Varsity Lowell Opp. Kankakee Valiev 7 1 Kankakee Valley n 1 Merrillville 0 10 Calumet 3 1 South Newton 9 15 South Newton 12 2 Crown Point 4 4 Griffith 3 4 Munster 5 8 Merrillville 3 15 Highland 3 2 Crown Point 3 2 Calumet 4 10 Lake Central 1 6 Munster 0 4 Highland 0 11 Griffith 0 II Hanover Central 5 1 Lake Central • 0 2 River Forest 5 i Crown Point 11 8 Hebron Sectionals 6 3 Lake Central 2 7 Varsity Baseball 127 I: Dan Wleklinski eagerly (?) awaits his turn at bat. 2: Coach Genth demonstrates the cor¬ rect pitching techniques. 3: Craig Roark and a future Hank Aaron cast glances of disdain to¬ ward the pitcher. 4: Jeff (Slugger) Harris sends one out of the park. 6: Mr. Dermondy, de¬ voted coach of the J.V. baseball team, uses some of the time when he isn ' t coaching to prepare for one of his classe s. 128 Baseball Randy Monroe Mark Gunderson Dave Harris Tim Soifakis John O ' Drobinak Rick Kryza John Ayers Rusty Burgess Pete Weiand Marty Borkowski Managers: Dan Salmon Dom Perfetti Kevin Roark Paul Krick Keith Patz Scott Hine Tim Adam Bob Viers Ken Hall Dave Knorr Mike Daley Dick Schrum Coach: Jim Dermondy Disappointed Rookies The Lowell High School Junior Var¬ sity Baseball team of the 1975 season mainly consisted of freshmen with a few sophomores. The team suffered through a disappointing 1-10 season. The boys had a chance to win several games which were very close, such as the last game of the season. They were leading 3-1 but the game was rained out in the fourth inning. Next year Mr. Dermondy is expecting a better year because of the experience gained. Lowell Opp. North Newton 8 10 Kank. Valley 8 9 Munster 1 2 Merrillville 5 11 Crown Point 5 9 Lake Central 0 10 Munster 6 16 Highland 9 10 Calumet 2 16 Griffith 4 14 Hanover Central Won 1 3 Lost 10 1 Editor’s Note: Baseball team pictures were not available for use. J.V. Baseball 129 1: Mark Zakula mentally prepares for battle with his opponent. Rotv I: M. Ford, J. Stin¬ nett, R. Roadruck, D. Spain, M. Bartz, D. Ku- 130 Boy’s Track temier. Row 2: C. Sharkey, G. Druckemiller, J. Wagner, R. Corns, D. DeYoung, T. Renn, L. Spain. Row 3: D. Midkiff, J. Blandford, M. Wietbrock, J. Cory, B. Ellis, R. Hansen, T. Parker, G. Ross. Row 4: Coach Cusick, D. Zu- nica, C. Iliff, T. Conley, S. Wietbrock, R. The local track members under the supervision of chief warden Bill Wornhoff, had another success story this year. Despite diverse track and field conditions, the team brought ti¬ tles home from Munster, South New¬ ton and the first annual Lowell Relays. Other accomplishments this year include placing 5th out of 18 in a very strong sectional and sending three runners to the regional; Mark Zakula, Greg Holley, and Greg Nance. Nance was a regional champ and also one of Indiana’s top high jumpers. Records were broken by Mark Zakula in the 880 (1: 56.5), Greg Nance in the high jump (6T0” V6”). the mile relay team of Zakula, Stuart, Kormendy and Renn (3:29) and Greg Holley in the Discus. Al¬ though this is a very individual sport, the track team brought much honor to L.H.S. Trackmen Set New Record Lowell 40.5 Wirt 22.5 Lake Central 85 Lowell 57.5 Lake Central 88 Morton 53.5 River Forest 26 Lowell 29.5 Calumet 74 Lew Wallace 44.5 Lowell 34 Crown Point 35 Highland 85 Lowell 37.5 Griffith 54 Merrillville 66.5 Iowell 37 Calumet 64 Munster 57 Lowell 52.5 North Newton 68.5 Kankakee Valiev 37 Lowell 64 River Forest 63 Munster Relays—1st Highland Relays—4th Attica Relays—2nd South Newton Relays—1st Griffith Rejays—5th Conference Meet—8th Lowell Relays—1st Sectional—5th Reese, C. Smith, B. Langen, C. Maatman, M. England, Row 5: J. Dutton, J. Sheets, D. Scroggins, M. Zakula, G. Holley, T. Little, M. Sanders, H. Steuer, D. Stuart, M. Kormendy. 2: Coaches Womhoff Cusick consider what to do next. 3: Greg Holley psyches himself up for the discus competition. 4: Greg Nance wonders if he can clear the bar. 5: Mitch Ko¬ rmendy prepares to pass the baton. Boy’s Track 131 Lowell 35 Crown Point 30 Highland 70 Lowell 42 Hobart 27 Chesterton 63 Lowell 34.5 River Forest 39.6 Lake Central .54.7 Lowell 68 Criffith 35 Lowell 38.5 Valparaiso 48.5 East Gary 47 Lowell 32.5 Calumet 28 Munster 72.5 Lowell 41 Kankakee Valley 64 Lowell 83 Hanover Central 21 Sectionals—9th Conference—7th Betsy Highley, Nancy Huseman, Linda Llewe¬ lyn, Karen Lump, Karen Goodman, Margo Kormendy, Debbie Schrum, Jill Snyder, Mindy Allie, Wendy Black, Alita Cataldo, Tammy Dean, Kathy Fry, Mary Searle, Piper Spry, Leslie Venditti, Nancy Yankauskas, Becky Zunica, Kim Boyles, Diane Barnhill, Cathy Harburdo, Kelly Hinton, Kris Kolloway, Carol Taylor and Lori Zuckley. Wendy Black, Alita Cataldo, Tammy Dean, Kathy Fry, Mary Searle, Piper Spry, Leslie Venditti, Nancy Yankauskas, Becky Zunica, Kim Boyles, Diane Barnhill, Cathy Harburdo, Kelly Hinton, Kris Kolloway, Carol Taylor and Lori Zuckley. 132 Girls ' Track i: Jill Snyder and Becky Zunica round the track. 2: Kris Kolloway soars. 3: Sundy Do¬ nahue and Miss Ainsworth look on with con¬ cern. 4: Wendy Black and Mary Searle lead the pack. Winning Season for New Coach The Girls’ Track Team, although not always coming out in first, had a fairly good season this year. In their tri-meets they came in second most of the time, and in their duo-meets they came in first all but twice. Con¬ sidering all, the Girls’ Track Team had a fair season. A great dis¬ advantage will be the loss of many of the seniors who are strong members of the team. Although a lot of the force behind the team is leaving, the new members will keep it moving. This year the Track Team had three girls in sectionals. They were Kathy Fry in the softball throw and the 220 yard dash, Debbie Schmm in the shotput and the softball throw, and Linda Llewellyn in the 100 yard dash and the 220 yard dash. Although the girls did not qualify in the top three, they all did their best and Lowell could not have been better represented. Girls ' Track 133 Yes, yet another sport entered the range of girls’ athletics this year— Tennis—and its first season was one of ups and downs for both teams and coach. “Down” scoring lost their matches, but “up” morale kept the girls going. Four players succeeded in sectional qualification, and al¬ though defeated in their second match, Carol Lump and Joy Brown were victorious over Hobart in dou¬ bles at the first Tennis sectional Low¬ ell has participated in. The season was a losing one, but at least experi¬ ence was gained. First year disappointing. Munster Highland Crown Point Merrillville Hobart Highland Munster Crown Point Lowell 0 0 () 0 1 0 0 0 Opp. 1: Terri Frahm serves. Front: M. Bravos, T. D. Vavra, C. Lump, K. Cox, B. Weaver, T. Frahm, J. Huke, C. Kepshire, C. Huke. Back: Cox, Mrs. Skvara. 134 Girls Tennis Row 1: J. Elliot, R. Bachman, A. Rigg, L. Miller. Row 2: Mr. Yates, T. Gross, M. Bedoin, per, D. Hanley, J. Oppenhuis. 2: Mike hits out Spain, K. Covert, C. Pfister, A. Kasparian, J. S. Runfeldt, E. Foss, J. Brill, S. Korte, D. Coo- of the rough. Golf team swings into action. Lowell Opp. Calumet 178 178 Crown Point 154 173 Griffith 184 171 Lake Central 167 190 Minister 158 179 Merrillville 161 173 Highland 172 172 Calumet 172 171 Portage 173 179 Crown Point 172 201 Kankakee Valley 201 171 East Gary 180 171 Griffith ' 164 163 Lake Central 156 171 Munster 151 172 Rensselaer 168 180 Merrillville 156 176 Highland 151 177 Portage 172 175 Hanover Central 163 164 Hebron 191 164 This golf season has proved to be good experience for the young Devil team even though the results showed a 6-16 record. The varsity squad con¬ sisted almost entirely of under¬ classmen who had never played regu¬ larly in competition. Steve Runfeldt, the teams only upperclassman has played three years of varsity golf and will be back again next year. Mike Bedoian is only a freshman, but won the Most Valuable Player award. The other varsity regulars are Steve Korte, Jon Oppenhuis, and Art Kas¬ parian. Since the team is so young and some good Junior High prospects are coming up in the future, Mr. Yates feels that this team could be a surprise in the conference in the coming years. Golf 135 Old-Fashioned Mother’s Tea The theme for the 1975 Mother’s Tea was old-fashioned styles contrasted with today’s fashions. Introduced by Mrs. Hardesty, the girls from Home Economics modeled the clothes they had made. The garments varied from children’s clothes, to dresses, to pan¬ tsuits, to coats. 1975 May Queen Joy Brown, crowned by 1974 May Queen Sue Ping, reigned over the Mother’s Tea. The Maid of Honor was Joni Searle. Other members of the Court were: Seniors Paula Searle, and Wendy Weitbroek; Juniors Chris Huseman and Margo Kormendy; Sophomore Nancy Yankauskas; and Freshman Katy Payne. Special enter¬ tainment was given by the Lowell High Choir and a Floor exercise rou¬ tine performed by Leann Tilton. 1: May Queen for 1975, Joy Brown. 2: Evelyn Parks and a friend show off some original crea¬ tions. 3: Maid of Honor Joni Searle and 1974 Queen Sue Ann Ping. 4: May Queen Court members Wendy Wietbrock and Paula Searle. 136 Mother’s Tea 5: Mrs. Hardesty introduces the next seamst¬ ress. 6: Joy Brown is radiant after her corona¬ tion. 7: Diane Barnhill becomes a model for the Mother’s Tea. Mother’s Tea 137 1: Annie and Frank—together at last. 2: Chief Sitting Bull shoots the hull. 3: Annie attempts to read her name in the paper. Little Bovs. ...Lennv Courtright Charlie Davenport. .John Rust DolIvTate. Mac. Foster Wilson. .Jeff Woolfolk Frank Butler. Annie Oaklev. Little Jake. .Jeff Mauk Nellie. Jessie. Minnie. Kathy Cunningham Buffalo Bill. Mrs. Littlehorse. Mrs. Blacktooth. Mrs. Yellowfoot. Conductor. Waiter. Chief Sitting Bull. Wilclhor.se. Pawnee ' s Messenger... Major Domo. Mr. Schuvler Adams... Mrs. Schuyler Adams.. Mrs. T.L.C. Keefer. Mr. Ernest Henderson Mrs. Ernest Henderson ...Lorrie Courtright Mrs. Sylvia Potter-Porter..Colleen Hoshaw 138 Annie Get Your Gun 4: Charlie tells Annie of the greater things to the masterminds behind the show. 6: Annie come. 5: Roger Hughes and Debbie Curtis— does what comes naturally. Musical Sees Huge Success This year’s presentation of the choir musical was undoubtablv the best ever. Annie Get Your Gun was a unique combination of comedy, mu¬ sic, and love. The director, Mr. Roger Hughes, and the choreogra¬ pher, Debbie Curtis, will always be well remembered by cast and crew members alike. Their devotion and hard work not only added to the play itself, but to the morale of the cast. Not only was Annie Get Your Gun presented on one weekend to two full houses, but a command perfor¬ mance was given the next weekend to a full house. The talent and hard work that went into this year’s choir musical can only mean bigger and better things next year. Annie Get Your Gun 139 Prom Celebrates Rites of Spring The After Four Club at Great Oaks echoed with the strains of What For? as the 1975 Prom, “Stairway to Heaven” signified the last gala event of the year. Prom royalty turned out in style with the highlight of the eve¬ ning being the crowning of Gregg Holley and Kathy Sheets as King and Queen. When the clock struck mid¬ night, couples moved to the Ameri¬ can Legion Hall and the Post-Prom Party entitled “The Gazebo.” A step back in time, “The Gazebo” found ladies with parasols and gentlemen with straw hats dancing in an atmo¬ sphere of flower baskets and floating candles. White Elephant provided the “mood music,” as swirling dresses and tapping toes brought an end to an evening to remember. 1: Don Stuart and Lynn Combs enjoy a peace- Sheets and Greg Holley—Prom Queen and ful moment together. 2: White Elephant goes King for 1975. through its paces at the post-prom. 3: Kathy 140 Prom Prom 141 4: Sherry Zunica models the newest headgear for 1975. 5: Moms at post-prom are always ready with straw hats, umbrellas and food. 6: Kathy and Dale “taking care of business.” Stairway to Heaven ... Leads Us to the Gazebo i: Judy Huke graces “The Gazebo” with her presence (Ashton Roberts tries to help) 2: Sandy Patrick and Dave Fedler share a laugh. 3: Prom goers focus their attention on the crowning of the queen. 4: Kim Hales and Margo Kormendy. 5: Wendy Wietbrock and Wade Ellis get down to the boogie. 142 Post Prom 6: “Gazebo”—the 1975 Post Prom Party. 7: Scot Wilbur draws attention with his solo bump. 8: White Elephant spurs Mike Walters and Judy Hamm on to euphoria. Post Prom 143 1: Greg Nance receives a Basketball Scholar¬ ship to Panola. 2: The Outstanding Girl Ath¬ lete Award is presented to Linda Llewellyn. 3: An obviously happy Wade Ellis receives the SAE scholarship. 4: The Homemaker of To¬ morrow, Paula Searle, accepts her Betty Cro¬ cker Award. 5; Judy Rust is presented with the Outstanding Acting Award for a single performance, for her superb portrayal of An¬ nie in Annie Get Your Gun. 1975 LOWELL HIGH SCH(X)L HONOR SECTION Julie Adam, Chris Anglis, Becky Bailey, Joy Brown, Deborah Buche, David Clark, Diane Daley, Mark Fairchild, James Gayfield, Roberta Grant, Donald Hale, Jeff Harris, Helga Haskell, Chris Huke, Pamela KarLson, Robert Kowalski. Tracy Law, Gina Matury, Judith Rust, Gloria Schoon, Paula Searle, Joni Searle, Tim Stephan, Donald Stuart, June Stull, Cheryl Turner, Robert Vanes, Rita W ' right. AFS Recognition.Heather Smith James E. Little Scholarship.Kim Beeler AE IV Outstanding Cadet.Jeff Tarr AE III Outstanding Cadet.. Dianna Blankenbeckler DAR Award.James G. Mvers American Legion Excellence..Paul Homeij American Legion Award. Kathleen Cunningham AFROTC Scholarship.Tracy Law Art Award.Lynn Combs Athletic Scholastic Award.Don Stuart All Sports Award.Jeff Harris Honor Blanket Award.Gary Ross Jeff Harris Outstanding Business Student ...Wade Ellis Cheerleader Awards.Ronda Freeman, Kim Huseman, Gayle Nassau DAR Good Citizen Award.Chris Anglis Prose Award.Don Stuart Poetry Award.Robert Miles Academic Spanish Award.Diane Daley French Award.Debbie Buche, Helga Haskell 1L Honors Program.Glenda Law Outstanding Girl Athlete.. Linda Llewellyn Outstanding History Student .Brian Snyder Outstanding Government Student. Jim Gayfield Betty Crocker Award.Paula Searle I -akc Co. Home Ec Award. Wendy Wietbrock Silver Award.Barbara Monix Boys State Award.Brian Snyder, Terry Little Girls State Award.Carol Wagner, Jill Snyder Graphic Arts Award.Kevin Kersey, Dale Midkiff. Tom Reed Industrial Ed Award.Charles Bales, Robert Bruce, Randy Corns, Mark Fairchild, Dan Grelck, Kevin Kersey, Mitch Kormendy, Bob Kowalski, George Majdak Bruce Metz, George Nichols, Kyle Ogle, Craig Roark, Gary Ross, Jeff Tan-, Tom Vandercar, Dave Vandercar. Tom Viers, Dave Wilson, Charles Young Most Valuable Staffers.Debbie Curtis, tDevil’s Tongue) Teresa Roscnbauer Most Valuable Staffer (Lowellian). Wade Ellis Drill Team Award.Sue Johnson Music Campership.Betty Evans Arion Award.Betty Evans, Rocky Killion Outstanding Fr. Band Member. Bill Stagner Outstanding Soph. Band Member. John Lepper Outstanding Jr. Band Member. Rocky Killion Outstanding Sr. Band Member. Bryan Wilson John Phillip Sousa Award.Don Hale Outstanding Choir Member.Judy Rust Rose Award.Bryan Wilson Rausch and Lomb Award.David Clark Math Award.David Clark Student Council Award.Judy Rust Most Valuable SAE Member. Betty Evans Best Thespian Award.Helga Haskell Outstanding Acting Award.Judy Rust IE Scholarship.George Majdak SAE Scholarship.Wade Ellis American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship. Paula Searle American Legion Scholarship. Helga Haskel, John Ruley Purdue Certificates of Recognition. Julie Adam, Debbie Buche, Linda Gintert, Pam Karlson. Tracy D. Law, Paula Searle, Robert Vanes NMSQT Commended Students. David Clark, Donald Hale, Gina Matury, Donald Stuart, June Stull 146 Honors Night 1: Jeff Harris receives his scholarship. 2: Helga Haskell accepts her American Legion Scholar¬ ship. 4: Betty Evans, junior, received several awards. Here she leaves with her SAE Award. 3: Don Stuart combined brains and muscle, in order to receive the Atheletic Scholastic Award. 5; One of 5 National Merit Scholar¬ ship Qualifying Students, Don Hale accepts his award. 6: A well deserving Dave Clark goes up to accept one of his m any awards. 7: Editor of the Lowellian, Wade Ellis is presented his Most Valuable Staffer Award. 8: Patty Gunning accepts her Senior Athletic Recognition Award. What seemed so unreal, so far away suddenly appeared—Commen¬ cement. On June 1st the graduating class of 1975 gathered to hear Pomp and Circumstance, bringing with its ever new melody memories, joys, sorrows and all the other senti¬ ments that come from four years of high school. Speeches were heard, prayers offered and diplomas were presented. This was witnessed by ev¬ eryone present, but only to the grad¬ uating class came the tangible feel¬ ing, the real meaning of “beginning” and “end”. Commencement—that long awaited, feared, hoped-for day had arrived, signaling that first plunge into the world—a plunge an¬ ticipated by everything before it. The fanfare sounded—the recessional began, and the graduation class of 1975 had become alumni, adults, and the “hope of the future.” Seniors Say Last Farewells 1 : John McKee and Carol Lump gaze into the ates of L.H.S. 3 : Honor Section students think future during commencement. 2: Seniors of the past, stand for the last time Irefore becoming gradu- 148 Graduation V 1975 Seniors finish Four years of hard work I: Kim Donnelly shows pride after four years of work. 2; Jerry Hagenwald receives his di¬ ploma. 3: Jeff Harris, Chris Anglis and Mark Fairchild await the final moments. 4: Wade Ellis invites brother to his open house. 5: Helga Haskell matches wits with Neil Dia¬ mond. 6: Gloria Schoon and Mary Schinal bid a final farewell to their high school years. 7; Julie Adam explains “Hamburger Surprise.” 8: Don Hale and Roberta Grant march out after having the “power invested in them.” 150 Graduation This year the L.H.S. Swing Choir got things all together. Not only was this their biggest year, but it also proved they they can do anything with the correct music and choreography. The Swing Choir is definitely on its way to becoming a well-polished and professional group. One of the Swing Choir’s biggest engagements was that of the Republican’s Banquet. At this time, they performed in front of 800 people. Even though there are 14 se¬ niors who are graduating and leaving the Swing Choir, hard work, and dili¬ gence will keep the Lowell High School Swing Choir the best around forever. All Together Sitting—Ron Hoover, Cheryl Turner, Rocky Killion, Jodi Stull, Jeff Wool- Bachman, Dave Clark, Joni Searle, Don Hale. Back—Scoot Wilbur, John folk, Gloria Schoon, Doug Wietbrock, Kim Tutza, Ken Hoover, Becky Rust, Rita Wright, Tim Stephan. On Shoulders-Helga Haskell. Janet Bailey. Kneeling—Chris Anglis, Mary Ellen Schmal. Standing Front— Hoover. Don Stuart, Brian Snyder, Judy Rust, Kathy Peters, Dan Myers, Brenda 152 Swing Choir Front: J. Gray, M. Horneij, J. Birkhead, B. Morrow, K. Cunningham, C. Dixon, D. Byas, B. Sinks, B. Evans, J. Stull. How 5: D. Hale, C. Hoshaw, Turner, M. Schmal. Row 2: J. Searle, M. Rumback, L. Beach, C. Soifakis, J. Rust, R. Killion, S. Clark, C. Anglis, H. Haskell, J. Hoover, D. Wiet- J. Elliot, F. Aim, P. Horneij, M. Ford, S. Carlson. Row 3: M. Cunning- brock. Row 6: P. Ford, D. Stuart, T. Stephan, R. Wright, D. Meyers, J. ham, D. Severson, L. Huseman, J. Wilson, B. Bachman, K. Peters, S. Rust, P. Eckhoff, S. Wilbur. Row 7: B. Snyder, B. Bailey, D. Clark, K. Sharkey, R. Schuster, J. Searle. Row 4: K. Tutza, M. Bean, C. Card, L. Hoover, G. Schoon, J. Woolfolk, R. Hoover, D. Ford. Good Year The L.H.S. Choir was a very busy or¬ ganization this year. The biggest event was, of course, the musical. That with the annual “Fifties Night” kept the choir very busy. They were also occupied with rehearsing and performing songs for a Christmas concert, choral festival, and Mothers’ Tea. Jackets were bought by the members themselves, but only if they were enrolled in the 2nd year of choir. The choir chose the colors of blue and white because they wanted to be individualistic. Fellow students, watch out, the choir is fast becoming a very active and popular club. Choir 153 The Spanish Club was very active this year, with many of its members anticipating a summer trip to Mex¬ ico. During Homecoming they were represented by a float in the parade. Instead of selling their usual fruit¬ cakes, they sold candy canes at Christmas. The candy selling was so successful that they returned to the candy store and sold Easter suckers the week before Easter. They are now planning a future outing. Spanish Club Row 1: C. Anglis, P. Searle, V. Trbojevic, B. Evans, K. Little, J. Searle, D. Kalvaitis. Row 2: P. Ramon, J. Adam, N. Yankauskus, J. Woosley, M. Bravos, P. Searle, B. Weaver, R. Hoover, C. Wagner. Row 3: M. Searle, J. Snyder, M. Kormendy, K. Druckemiller, P. Kasper, C. Daley. Row 4: B. Stingley, B. Evans, C. Goodman, R. Schuster, L. Tilton, G. Krebs, K. Hadders, B. Scheckel, L. Henson, M. Shuckneeht, Mrs. Neighbors, J. Rust. 1: Joni Searle and Robin Schuster sell suckers to give The Spanish Chib a boost. 154 Spanish Club French Club bigwigs: Roberta Grant, Terry Little, and Mrs. Walton. 2: Haske and D(W,ie Youn g have P roblemS g ettin g throu g h to Mike French Club The French Club was small this year with only a few members. Even with this adversity, they participated in Fifties Night with a bubble gum blowing contest. During Spirit Week, they decorated a window downtown. They also sold spook in¬ surance in town before Halloween. French 155 This year was the Latin Club’s sec¬ ond year as a club at Lowell High. It participated in many activities such as window-decorating during home¬ coming, conducting a raffle at Christmas, and conducting numerous bake sales throughout the year. Al¬ though it is not a big club, it has big ideas. It wishes to promote friendship in the club and expand as the club grows. It is mainly a club in which latin students can get to know fellow latin students and plan activities for the enjoyment of all. Latin Club Row 1: L. Randall, D. Wietbrock, B. Ogle, B. Elliott. Row 2: T. Dean, B. Tammy Dean, Debbie Curtis and Dawn Curtis make plans for upcoming Bohlen, P. McMurry, D. Barnhill. Row 3: S. Kowalski, A. Cataldo, D. Latin Club events. Curtis, J. Scziglak, J. Gayfield, D. Franklin, L. Wendetti, G. Elliot. 1: 156 Latin Club Row 1: D. Stuart, T. Stephan, B. Vanes, Row 2: M. Fairchild, D. Clark, T. Law, Row 3: R. Wright, G. Schoon, P. Eckhoff. Rote 4: D. Hale, J. Brown, M. Zakula. Row 5: J. Rust, J. Huke, M. Davis. Row 6: D. Buche, C. Huke, L. Steuer. Row 7: C. Buche, C. Wagner, K. Heiser. Row 8: C. Daley, W. Wietbrock, J. Stull, G. Law, B. Evans, J. Iliff. Row 9: S. Stuhlmacher, T. Kacius, D. Daley, H. Haskell, J. Searle, R. Grant, C. Anglis, S. Cantwell. Row 10: P. Searle, B. Kowalski, J. Proper. Row 11: J. Snyder, M. Kormendy, K. Goodman. 2: Active NHS members look over the fruits of their paper drive. NHS Before Christmas vacation the NHS went to Chicago to see the classic ballet The Nutcracker Suite. Moving right along they found themselves in April and ready for the induction ceremony for new members. There were many new inductees who will hopefully give the NHS a bright fu¬ ture. This year the NHS headed a profitable paper drive also. Mr. Hupp hopes that next year will mark a new direction for the club—it will hopefully depart from striving only for academic honors and become even more of a group representing leadership, character, and service. National Honor Society 157 The Ecology Club this year was mainly interested in cleaning up around Lowell. A clean-up cam¬ paign, a paper drive, and a Home¬ coming float were just a part of the activities of the club in its second year. The Ecology Club should con¬ tinue to be a helpful organization in Lowell in the future as it has been in the past. Clean-up Club Row 1: Mr. Deweese, D. Curtis, J. Wilson, K. Swart, M. Shucknecht, E. ' Shucknecht, C. Swart. Row 2: P. Ramon, B. Scheckel, M. Searle, P. Searle, P. Eckhoff. 1: The Ecology Club “pitches in.” 158 Ecology Club Row 1: ]. Mauk, M. Pattee, J. Hyate, K. Steurer, A. Hopper. Row 2: Mr. Wilson, M. Wunderik, T. Curtis, T. Vucko, M. Wietbrock. 2: Debbie Wright, M. Cory, K. Beeler, D. Trommer, D. Midkiff, D. Kroll. Row 3: S. Trommer, Mark Wietbrock and Kim Beeler doctor up a tree. Plow and Disc What can one say about the Future Farmers of America? Well, the FFA, under the astute leadership of presi¬ dent Kim Beeler, excelled in many varied and challenging contests around the state. It was also a suc¬ cessful rookie year for Mr. Wright, the new agriculture teacher and sponsor of the club. Under his future guidance and the increased interest in getting back to the land, the FFA should remain a powerful club in the school. Future Farmers of America 159 As far as Women’s Lib is concerned, the Home Economics Club is prob¬ ably outdated. In facing the prob¬ lems of today’s economy, however, there is probably no better organiza¬ tion to prepare students. Mrs. Wilma Hardesty heads the club that does more than just bake cookies. The ma¬ jor money-making project of the year was when the girls sold Christmas candles. By learning how to be eco¬ nomical in the home, the Home Ec Club girls can stretch not only their dollars, but their knowledge, too. Home Ec Barb Warner, Julie Iliff and Donna Jones unpack their candles. Row 1: B. nise Benka, Becky Iliff, Dawn Denton, Karen Bockstahler, Chris Huse- Monix, Debbie Taylor, Debbie Trammer, Beth Ellis. Row 2: Kathy Hei- man, Janet Proper, ser. Barb Warner, Julie Iliff, Jo Ellen Myers, Mrs. Hardesty. Row 3: De- 160 Home Ec Club Julia Dawn Adam Christina Monica Anglis SENIORS Seniors 161 t Donna Lynn Jansen Balding Charles D. Bales Debra Lynne Barker Betty Barnhill Tim Bartruff Kim B. Beeler Mark Blandford Joseph Walter Blandford Dianna Lynn Blankenbeckler Toni Bohannon Lee Boyles Theresa Marie Bradbury Heide l-ee Broadwater Mark Jeffery Cunningham William D. Cummins Kelly Lee Cusic Diane Maree Daley Linda L. Dixon Sue Dolailil Kim Donnelly Patrick John Dougherty Debora Lyn Ebert Jeffrey G. Ebert Joyce M. Elliott Wade Warren Ellis Mark Allen Fairchild R. Paul Fewkes Jerry Fisher Stan Ford Ronda Kay Freeman Dale Lee Frizzell David Alan Frizzell Brian Gaddy Kenneth A. Gavelek James Eric Gayfield Richard Grossman Patricia A. Gunning Jennifer Louise Haberlin Gerald R. Hagenwald Danny H. Hall Jeanne K. Hall Judith Ann Hamm Kimberly Ann Handy Jeff Harris Helga Jody Haskell Jane T. Hatch Kimberly A. Huseman Nancy Huseman Edward S. Husiar John Robert Karlson Karen Ann Katsimpalis Kenneth James Keithlev Diana Lynn Render Kevin E. Kersey Kevin Kudlo Robert K. Kukral Daniel D. Langen Teri L. Ogbom Langen Dave Larsen Tracy D. Law Patty Lawson Ray Leach Peggy Little Linda Llewellyn Steve Lobaugh Kim Lovely Tim Lucas Carol Lump Karen Lump Kimberly I. Maatman Rose D. Mackey George E. Majdak Bruce Metz Kenneth Allan Michallick David Verle Miller Margie Moen Greg Nance David A. Nash Gayle Nassau George Nichols Mark Oldfield Debbie June Osbum Sandra Patrick Pete N. Peronis Robert Phares August E. Poppe Craig A. Roark Gary Ross Eugene Ruark John P. Ruley Judith Lynn Rust Sally Denise Sejda Kathryn Joan Seramur Karen Elaine Sharkey Patti Mae Sharkey Kathleen Ann Sheets Kenny Shelhart Bill Shelhart Kathy Tilton Kerry Tunnell Cheryl Lynn Turner Tom Vandercar Laura Underwood David Vandercar Robert Edward Vanes Dawn Ann Van Wienan Tom Viers Robie Vought Senior Index Charles Randall Abner: ROTC Rocket Club 10; Pres.; American Legion Scholastic Ex¬ cellence Award 9. Julia Dawn Adam: Band 9,10,11,12; Secre¬ tary 12; Band Cadet 10,11,12; Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; CAA 9,10,11,12; Gymnastics 10,11,12; Sunshine Club 10,11; NHS 10,11,12; AFS 11,12; Student Council 12; Lowellian 10,11,12; Most Valuable Staffer 11; Co-Editor 11,12; U.S. History Award 11; Girl ' s State A l¬ ternate 11; Jr. Miss Pageant 12. Christina Monica Anglis: Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; President 12; CAA 9,10; Gymnas¬ tics 9; Sunshine Club 10,11; Treasurer 11; NHS 11,12; Student Council 11; Class Secre¬ tary 9,10; Class President 11; Newspaper 9,- Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Secretary 11; Math Science Club 11,12; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Secretary 12; Thespians 11,12; Class Council 9,10,11,12; Various Plays Musicals 9,10,11,12; Girl ' s State 11; DAR Good Citizen 12; Jr. Miss Pageant 12. David Anton Lori Marie Arnold: Cheerleader 9,10; Pep Club 9,10; Homecoming Representative 9; OEA Historian 12; Sunshine Club 9. Michael K. Babcock Becky Joan Bailey: Spanish Club 9,10; FEA- SAE 9,10,11; Historian 9; Vice President 10; Choir 9,10,11,12; Art Guild 9,10,11,12; Presi¬ dent 12; Treasurer 11; Thespians 11,12; Vice President 12; Newspaper Staff 12. Beth Lynn Bailey: Home Ec Club 9,10; OEA 12 . Donna Lynn Jansen Balding: Home Ec Club 9,10. Charles D. Bales: Football 9,10,11,12; Wres¬ tling 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10; Golf 11,12; L- Club 11,12. Craig Barker Debra Lynne Barker: Art Guild 10. Doyle Barker Betty Barnhill Tim Bartruff Kim B. Beeler: FFA 9,10,11,12; President 12; Vice President 11; Representative 10. Kathleen Bird Mark Blandford Joseph Walter Blandford Jr.: Gymnastics 9; Track 9,10; Class Council 12; Secretary 12. Dianna Lynn Blankenbeckler: Rocket Club 10,11,12; Secretary 12; OEA 12; Cadet Teaching 12. Tamara G. Blankenship: Home Ec Club 9; Sunshine Club 9; French Club 10; Pep Club 9,10; Class Council 9; Newspaper 10. Toni Bohannon: GAA 9,10. Lee Boyles: Swim Team 9,10; French Club 9,10,11; Art Guild 9,10,11; AFS 11,12; Golf Team 10,11,12; FFA 9,10; Class Council 11; Cadet Teaching 12; National Scholastic Art Award 11; Jr. Miss; Miss Congeniality Award 12 . Theresa Marie Bradbury: OEA 11,12. Heide Lee Broadwater: OEA 11,12. Joy Brown: GAA 9,10,11,12; Student Council 10,11,12; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Spanish Club 9,10,11; Pep Club 9,10; Girl ' s Basketball Team 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football team 9,10,11,12; Girl ' s State Alter¬ nate 11. Bob Bruce: VICA 11,12; President 12. Bob Brummet: Football 9. Debbie A. Buche: GAA 9,10,11,12; Student Council Representative 9,10; Girl ' s Basket¬ ball 9; Girl ' s Volleyball 10,11,12; Girl ' s Track 9,10; French Club 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9; Sunshine Club 9,10; Girl ' s Powder Puff Team 9,10,11,12; NHS 11,12. Beth Burnham Todd Alan Busker: BCB 9; Football 10; Golf 9.10.11.12. Sue Carlson: Cheerleading 9; Pep Club 9; Sunshine Club 10. David Gregory Clark: Newspaper 10,11,12; Business Manager 11,12; Reporter 10; Rocket Club 10; Lowellian Staff 11,12; Head Of Copy 12; AFS 11,12; Swing Choir 11,12; Student Council 11,12; NHS 11,12; National Merit Commended Student 12; Boy ' s State Alternate 11; Thespians 12; Various Plays Musicals 11,12. Lynn Marie Combs: Art Guild 9,10,11; Pep Club 9,10; AFS 11; Choir 11; Various Plays Musicals 9,11. Wes Cooper: VICA 11,12; Secretary 12; Rep¬ resentative 11. Randy Corns: Swimming 9,10; Golf 9,10,11,12; Cross-Country 10,11,12; L-Club 10 . 11 . 12 . Jerry Crabbe: Cross-Country 9,10; Wrestling 10,11; Vocational Auto Mechanics 12. Ray Crisan Debbie Cummins William D. Cummins Mark Jeffery Cunningham: Vocational Auto Club 12. Kelly Lee Cusic: SAE 9,10,11; Powder Puff Football 9,10,11,12; French Club 9,10,11; GAA 9; OEA 12; Newspaper-Feature Editor 9,10,11,12; Mat Maid 11,12; Class Council 9,10,11; Math Science Club 12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Choir Musical 11; Choir 10,11; Girl ' s Swim Team 9; Elementary Tumbling 9.10.11.12. Diane Maree Daley: Band 9,10; Spanish Club 9,10; NHS 11,12; Gymnastics 10,11,12; Powder Puff 9,10; Class Council 9,10,11,12. Robin Christine Daugherty: Home Ec Club 9,10; Band 9,10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10; Band Cadet 11,12. Sherrie M. Davis: Powder Puff Football 10; SAE 11,12; Choir 11. Brian David Decker: Football 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; All-Conference Football Honor¬ able Mention 12; Track 10,11,12; Baseball 9; Basketball 9; L-Club 11,12; Christmas Musi¬ cal 12; Political Activist 9,10,11,12. Linda L. Dixon: Choir 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9; Sunshine Club 9. Sue Dokulil Patrick John Dougherty: Letterman ' s Club 10,11,12; Powder Puff King 12; Freshman Football 9; Varsity Football 10; Wrestling 9,10; Track 10; Freshman Conference Champ Wrestling 9. Kim Donnelly: French Club 9,10,11,12; Sec¬ retary 11; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Mat Maid 11,12; Class Council 9,10,11,12; FEA SAE 10,11,12; Newspaper 11,12; Math Science Club 12; Choir 10,11,12; Junior Miss Pageant 12; Sunshine Club 10; Various Musicals 10 . 11 . 12 . Debora Lyn Ebert: FTA 9. Jeffrey G. Ebert: I.E. Club 10; Rocket Club 10; BCB 9; Latin Club 11. Joyce M. Elliott: Choir 9,10,11,12; S E Choir. Wade Warren Ellis: SAE FEA 10,11,12; Presi¬ dent 11,12; Representative 10; BCB 9; AFS 11; Yearbook Business Head 11,12; Editor 11,12; Swing Choir 10; Lowellian Photogra¬ pher 9,10; Photography Secretary 11; Low¬ ellian 9,10,11,12. Larry Erb Mark Allen Fairchild: VICA 11,12; SAE 11; 176 Senior Index NHS 10,11,12; Industrial Education Club 10; Rocket Club 10. R. Paul Fewkes: Swimming Team 9,10,11,12; Co-Captain 12; Science Math Club 12; Let- termen ' s Club 9,10,11,12. Jerry Fisher: Track 9,11. Stan Ford: Football 9,10,11,12; L-Club 10,11,12; Basketball 10; Track 10. Ronda Kay Freeman: Track 9,10,11; Swim¬ ming 9,10,11,12; CAA 9,10,11,12; Art Guild 12; Pep Club 12; Powder Puff Football 10,11,12; Cheerleading 12; Homecoming Queen 12; Tennis 12. Dale Lee Frizzell: Football 9; Industrial Edu¬ cation Club 11; VICA 11,12. David Alan Frizzell: Football 9,10,11,12; Bas¬ ketball 9,10,12; L-Club 11,12; VICA 12. Brian Gaddy: Vocational Auto Club 11,12. Kenneth A. Gavelek James Eric Gayfield: National Junior Honor Society 9; Devitt Waller Academic Achieve¬ ment Award 9; NHS 11,12; Latin Club 12. Cheryl Lee Goodman: Pep Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12; SAE 10,11,12; Trea¬ surer 12; Newspaper 11,12; Feature Editor 12; GAA 10; Choir Musicals 10,11; Powder Puff Football 11; Sunshine Club 10,11; Class Council 10,11; AFS 11,12; Math Science Club 12. Roberta Ann Grant: French Club 9,10,11,12; President 12; FEA 9,10,11; NHS 12; Band 9,10,11; Pep Club 12; Elementary Tumbling 9. Daniel E. Grelck: Football 9; Industrial Edu¬ cation Club 10; VICA 11,12. Rick Gross: Student Council 9,10; Golf 10; Football 9,10,11. Patricia A. Gunning: Class Council 9,10,11; Class President 12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Varsity Swim Team 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; Spanish Club 9,10,11; Newspaper 9; Thespians 11,12; Junior Miss Pageant 12; Light and Sound Club 11,12; Sunshine Club 10,11; Student Council 11,12; Chairman Sadie Hawkins 11; Powder Puff Football 10,11,12; Various Plays 9,10,11,12. Jennifer Louise Haberlin: Newspaper 9,10; Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; SAE 11; Sunshine Club 9,10,11; Secretary 11; Timerette for Boys Swim Team 12; Powder Puff Football 9,10,11. Gerald R. Hagenwald: Wrestling 9; Golf 9,10 Football 9,10; Rocket Club 10,11; Light Sound 11,12 Sandra L. Hagle Donald Melford Hale: Band 9,10,11,12; President 12; Treasurer 11; FTA SAE 10,11; AFS 11,12; Baseball 9; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Thespians 12; Class Council 10; Vice Presi¬ dent of Class 10; Student Council 12; Low- ellian 10,11,12; Photography Secretary 10; Head of Copy 11; Newspaper 11,12; NHS 11,12; National Merit Commended Student 12; Boys ' State Alternate 11; Various Plays Musicals 11,12. Patricia Suzanne Halfman: Art Guild 9,10; OEA 11,12. Danny H. Hall: Basketball 9,10,11. Jeanne K. Hall: Gymnastics Team 9; Sun¬ shine Club 9; GAA 9. Judith Ann Hamm: Sunshine Club 11; OEA 11,12; Secretary 12. Kimberly Ann Handy James D. Hardy Jeff Harris: Football 9,10,11,12; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; L- Club 11,12. Helga Jody Haskell: Class Council 9,10,11; NHS 11,12; SAE FEA 9,10,11,12; Vice Presi¬ dent 12; Secretary 10,11; French Club 9,10,11,12; President 11; Mat Maids 11,12; Sunshine Club 10; GAA 9; Newspaper 10,11,12; News Editor 11,12; Choir 9,10,11,12; Vice President 12; Swing Choir 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Thespians 10,11,12; Secretary 12; Math Science Club 11,12; Junior Miss Pageant 12; Quill and Scroll 10; Class Secretary 11; Miss FTA Area I, 10; Gold Medalist-State Vocal Contest 11; Various Plays Musicals 9,10,11,12. Jane T. Hatch: Powder Puff Football 9,10,11. Mary E. Herndon Elizabeth Jane Highley: GAA 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 10; Track Team 10; Volleyball Team II, 12; Powder Puff Football 12; Girls Swim Team 9,10,11,12; Student Council 11; Repre¬ sentative; Class Officer 12; Treasurer; Art Guild .10; Golf Team 11. Rebecca Jo Hoffman: Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Newspaper 10,11. Gregg L Holley: Basketball 9,10; Football 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; Track 10,11,12; Cap¬ tain 12; L-Club 10,11,12; President 12. Kenneth Dale Hoover: Choir 9,10,11,12; Swing Choir 10,11,12; President 11,12; Thes¬ pians 12; Treasurer; French Club 10; Latin Club 11; Math Science Club 12; Newspa¬ per 10,11,12. Chris Huke: GAA 9,10,11,12; Vice President 12; Secretary 11; Spanish Club 11,12; NHS 11,12; Pep Club 9,10; Class Council 9,10,11,12; Volleyball Team 9,10,11,12; Swim Team 10,11,12; Gymnastics Team 9; Basket¬ ball Team 9; Track Team 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 9,10,11,12. William J. Hulsey Kimberly A. Huseman: Sunshine Club 10,11; Representative 10,11; GAA 9,10; Represen¬ tative 9,10; Cheerleader 10,11,12; Represen¬ tative 10,11,12; Student Council 12; Repre¬ sentative 12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Representative 9,10,11,12; Junior Miss Pag¬ eant 12. Nancy Huseman: Class Council 9; Vice Pres¬ ident; Spanish Club 9; Student Council Rep¬ resentative 10; Sunshine Club 10; Track 9,10,11; Most Valuable 9; Homecoming Candidate 10,11; GAA 9,10,11,12; Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Gymnastics 9,10,11,12; State Fi¬ nalist 9; Most Valuable Gymnast 9,11. Edward S. Husiar: Football 9,10; Golf 9,10,11,12; Chess Club 10; Various Plays 11. Don Jones John Robert Karlson: Football 9; Basketball 9,10; Baseball 9,10,11,12. Pamela Joy Karlson: Pep Club 9; Sunshine Club 9,10; GAA 9,10,11,12; Student Council 9,10; Basketball 9; Volleyball 10,11,12; Pow¬ der Puff Football 9,10,11,12; Track Manager 9,10,11. Cheryl A. Berner Kasparian: Varsity Cheer¬ leader 11,12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Secretary 10; Student Council 11; Class Council 9,10,11,12; OEA 12; Powder Puff Football 10,11,12; Homecoming Court 12. Michael A. Kasparian: Football 9,11,12; Bas¬ ketball 9,10; Golf 10; Student Council 9,10,11; Homecoming Court 12; L-Club 12. Karen Ann Katsimpalis Kenneth James Keithley: Basketball 9,10,11,12; L-Club 11,12; Cross Country 11,12; Track 11; Lowellian Photographer 10. Diana Lynn Kender: Pep Club 9; GAA 9,10,11,12; Student Council 9,10,11,12; Class President 10; Powder Puff Football 9,10,11,12; Gymnastics 9; Swimming 10 , 11 , 12 . Kevin E. Kersey: Football 9,10,11,12; L-Club 11 , 12 . Mark Kingery Dawn Kolley Mitchell A. Kormendy: Wrestling 9,10,11,12; Football 9,12; Track 11,12; Conference Mile Relay Team 11; Track Captain 12; L-Club 12; Powder Puff Court 12. Robert W. Kowalski: NHS 10,11,12; Presi¬ dent 12; Math and Science Club 12; Band 9.10.11.12. Kevin Kudlo Robert K. Kukral: Vocational Auto Club 11 . 12 . Daniel D. Langen: Football 9,10,11; Baseball 9; Wrestling 9,10,11, L-Club 10,11; Track Senior Index 177 10,11; Powder Puff Court 10,11 Teri L. Ogborn Langen: Cheerleading 9,10, Student Council 10; Pep Club 9,10,11. Tracy D. Hustle: Baseball 9; Swimming Manager 10,11; NHS 10,11,12; Math and Science Club 11,12; ROTC Outstanding Ca¬ det Award 9,10; ROTC Scholastic Award 9,10,11. Patty Lawson Ray Leach: Cross Country 10. Peggy Little: GAA 9,10,11,12; Swimming 9,10; Track 9,10,11; Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Sunshine Club 10,11; MVP, JV Volleyball 10. Sandra Lynn Little: OEA 12. Linda Llewellyn: Basketball 9,10,11,12; Vol¬ leyball 10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Spanish Club 9,10; Pep Club 9,10; GAA 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 9,10,11,12. Steve Lobaugh: Vocational Auto Club 11,12. James Love: Vocational Auto Club 11,12. Kim Lovely Tim Lucas: Gymnastics 9; Swimming 10,11,12; L-Club 10,11,12; Track 11. John Lucente Carol Lump: Track 9,10,11; GAA 9,10,11,12; Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Art Award 11. Karen Lump: Track 9,10,11; GAA 9,10,11,12; Volleybal; 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Art Award 11. Karen Lump: Basketball 9,10,11,12; Volley¬ ball 9,10,11,12; MVP 11; Track 9,10,11,12; Swimming 9,10; GAA 9,10,11,12; Secretary 9; Treasurer 10; Vice President 11; President 12; Spanish Club 9; Student Council 9. Kimberly I. Maatman: Swimming 9,10; GAA 9. Rose D. Mackey: Home Ec Club 9; Spanish Club 9,10,11. George E. Majdak: NHS 11,12. Janelle Lou Martin: Spanish Club 9,10,11; GAA 9,10; Powder Puff Football 9; Home Ec Club 9,10; Treasurer 10; Choir 9,10; Swing Choir 10,11; Class Council 9,10,11. Gina Maria Matury: Band Cadet 11; Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; Lowellian 10,11; Jr. Miss Contestant 12; SAE 10,11; Devil ' s Tongue 11; AFS 12; NHS 10,11,12; IU Honors Program Semi-Finalist 11. John McKee: Swimming 9; Golf 9,10. Bruce Metz: Football 9; Vocational Auto Club 11,12. Kenneth Allan Michallick David Verle Miller: Baseball 9; Golf 10,11; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Football 9,10,11,12; L- Club 10,11,12; Vice President 12; Powder Puff Court 11. James Everett Mitchell: Swimming 9,10; Stage Crew, One-Act Plays 11. Margie Moen Grant Molden: Football 9; Baseball 9; Wres¬ tling 9,10,11,12; Captain 12. Barbara Monix: Art Guild 10; FFA 10; SAE 11; Home Ec Club 9,10,11,12. John A. Morgavan: Vocational Auto Club 12. Rick Myslive: Vocational Auto Club 11,12. Greg Nance: Football 9; Basketball 10,11,12; All-Conference 10,11; Track 11,12; L-Club 11 , 12 . David A. Nash: Football 10. Gayle Nassau: French Club 9; Sunshine Club 9,10,11; Student Council 10,11,12; Class Council 9,10,11; Cheerleader 9,10,12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 9,10. George Nichols: Wrestling 9; I.E. Club 10; Vocational Auto Club 11,12. « Kyle Ogle Mark Oldfield Debbie June Osburn Lonie Parks Susan Marie Patrevito Sandra Patrick Dick Patz Eddie Patz: Football 9; Swimming 9. Michael Joseph Payne James Wynn Pearsall: Light and Sound 10,11,12; Rocket Club 11,12. Pete N. Peronis: Pep Band 9,10. Robert Phares August E. Poppe: Football 9,10; Basketball 9; Baseball 9,10,11; L-Club 10. Craig A. Roark: Basketball 9; FFA 9,10,11,12; Parliamentarian 10; Treasurer 11; Secretary 12; BCB 9; Chess Club 11; Baseball 10,11,12; Industrial Ed. Award 12. Gary Ross: Cross Country 9,10,11,12; MVP 12; Basketball 9,10; Manager 11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; BCB 9; L-Club 9,10,11,12; Light And Sound Club 9. Eugene Ruark: Vocational Auto Club 12. John P. Ruley: Swimming 9,10,11,12; Captain 11; Golf 9,10,11,12; Football 9; BCB 9; Chess Club 11; Outstanding History Student 11; Boy ' s State Representative 11; DAR Citizen¬ ship Award 11. Judith Lynn Rust: Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 11,12; Treasurer 12; Math and Science Club 10,11,12; Secretary 11; Gym¬ nastics team 9; GAA 9; Thespians 10,11,12; NHS 10,11,12; Student Council 9,11,12; Vice- President 11; President 12; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Choir 9,10,11,12; Matmaid 11,12; AFS 12; Sunshine Club 9,10; Jr. Miss Con¬ testant 12; Various Musicals 9,10,11,12; Class President 9; Class Vice President 11. Karin Lynne Sacco: GAA 9,10; Spanish Club 10; Home Ec Club 9; Gymnastics 9; Basket¬ ball 10. Mark Robert Sampson: Cross Country 10,11; Basketball 9,10,11; Golf 10,11; Student Council 9,10,11. Connie Sue Sayers: Art Guild 9,10,11,12. Mary Ellen Schmal: Sunshine Club 10; Art Guild 9,10,11; Spanish Club 9,10; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Choir 9,10,11,12; Thespians 11,12; Light and Sound 11,12; SAE 9,10,11,12; State Historian 11; Area Vice President 12; Various Plays and Musicals 10,11,12. Phil Schmelter: Football 9; Manager 10,11,12; Baseball Manager 11,12; Wrestling Manager 12; BCB 9; Chess Club 10. Gloria Jean Schoon: Spanish Club 9,10; NHS 11,12; Thespians 10,11,12; GAA 10,11; SAE 10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Stage Band 12; Band Cadet 11,12; Choir 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9,10,11; Jr. Miss Contestant 12; Newspaper 9; Various Musi¬ cals 9,10,11,12. Roberta L Schuster: Matmaid 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; Math and Science Club 11,12; Thespians 12; Choir 11,12; Spanish Club 11,12; Various Musicals 11,12; Jr. Miss Con¬ testant 12; Class Council 11; Tumbling Assis¬ tant 11; Sunshine Club 9,10; Secretary 10; Y- Teens 9,10, Vice President 10; Swimming 10; Gymnastics 9,10; Student Advisory Board 10. Joni Jane Searle: Math and Science Club 11,12; President 12; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Vice President 12; Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; Secretary 11; Vice President 12; Choir 9,10,11,12; Vice President 11; Pep Club 12; NHS 10,11,12; Class Council 10,11,12; GAA 9; Choir Musical 11. Paula Marie Searle: Newspaper 9,10,11,12; Editor 11,12; Art Guild 9,10,11; Secretary 11; Gymnastics 9,10,11,12; GAA 9,10,11,12; NHS 10,11,12; Vice President 12; Spanish Club 9,10,11,12; Class Council 9; Student Council 12; Pep Club 12; Girl ' s State 11; Powder Puff Football 9,10,11,12. Sally Deni se Sejda: Pep Club 9,10; Spanish 178 Senior Index Club 10; CAA 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Foot¬ ball 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10; Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Elementary Tumbling 9,10,11. Kathryn Joan Seramur: Pep Club 9,10; Home Ec Club 9; Elementary Tumbling 9; CAA 10; Powder Puff Football 10; Sunshine Club 10. Karen Elaine Sharkey: Pep Club 9,10; Span¬ ish Club 10; CAA 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10; Volley¬ ball 9,10,11,12; Elementary Tumbling 9,10,11. Patti Mae Sharkey: Volleyball 10; Sunshine Club 12; Latin Award 10; Choir 10; )r. Miss Pageant 12. Kathleen Ann Sheets: Pep Club 9,10,12; CAA 9,10; Sunshine Club 9,10; Powder Puff Football 9,10; Choir 9,10,11,12. Kenny Shelhart: Vocational Auto Club 12. Debra Carol Sherman: Home Ec Club 9,10,11. Mike Sherman (eannie L. Shuck Randy Small: Football 9; Wrestling 9; I.E. Club 11; President 11; Vocational Auto Club 11,12; Treasurer 12. Heather Ann Smith: Pep Club 12; AFS 12; SAE 12; Various Plays and Musicals 12. Gary Solomon Cecil Andrew Springsteen: Vocational Auto Club 11,12; I.E. Club 10. Mike Spry Paul Stark Timothy Lee Stephan: NHS 11,12; Math and Science Club 9,10,11,12; Vice President 11; Treasurer 12; Boy ' s State Alternate 11; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Lab Assistant 11,12; French Club 9; Newspaper 12; Thespians 12; Vari¬ ous Plays and Musicals 9,10,11,12. Rosemarie Lyn Stingley Mike Strickhorn Jean Marie Stuhlmacher: Powder Puff Foot¬ ball 9,10; Sunshine Club 9,10; CAA 9,10; Pep Club 9,10. Donald Neal Stuart: NHS 10,11,12; Thes¬ pians 11,12; Choir President 12; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Cross Country 9,10,11,12; Captain 12; Basketball 9,10; Track 9,10,11,12; Mock Convention 9; Mock Election 10; Boy ' s State Delegate 11; Newspaper 9,10,11,12; Sports Editor 10,11,12; Lowellian 10,11,12. June Marie Stull: Band Cadet 9,10,11,12; Class Council 10; NHS 11,12; Pep Club 12; FEA SAE 11,12; National Merit Commended Student 12; Thespians 12; Various Plays and Musicals 11,12. Renee Ann Swanson Kenneth J. Swart Jr. Deborah Lynn Symons: Track 9; Gymnastics 9; CAA 9,10; Sunshine Club 10; Pep Club 10,11; Cheerleader 10,11; Elementary Tum¬ bling 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 9,10. Jim Sypulski: Golf 9,10,11; Swimming 10 , 11 , 12 . Bill Szarmach Michael Raymond Talarek: Baseball 9. Jeff Tarr Barry Taylor Janis M. Taylor Rex Thomas Glen Alan Thompson Kathy Tilton Lisa Torchio: Student Council 9; CAA 10. Kathy Tunnell: Football 9. Cheryl Lynn Turner: Swing Choir 10,11,12; Thespians 11,12; President 12; Various Plays and Musicals 10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 12; Spanish Club 9. Laura Underwood: Sunshine Club 9. David Vandercar Tom Vandercar: I.E. Club 10,11. Robert Edward Vanes: Basketball 10,11,12; Golf 10,11,12; NHS 11,12; L-Club 11,12; Baseball 9. Dawn Ann Van Wienen: OEA 12. Tom Viers: Wrestling 9; Track 9,10; Football 10; I.E. Club 10; Vocational Auto Club 11,12. Robie Vought Judy Warner: Sunshine Club 11; OEA 12. April Cay Wartsbaugh: Sunshine Club 10; OEA 11,12. Donna Kay Watkins: OEA 11,12; Regional OEA Contest 11; English Resource Assistant 10 . Wendy Ann Wietbrock: Home Ec Club 9,10,11; NHS 11,12; English Resource Assis¬ tant 10; Mother ' s Tea 9,10,12. Cindy Williams: Gymnastics 9,10; Sunshine Club 10; CAA 9. Dianna Gail Williams: CAA 10. Bryan Douglas Wilson: Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Band Vice President 12. David Wilson: Football 9,10; Wrestling 9,10,11; Track 11. Doug Wilson: Art Guild 9,10,11. Rita Marie Wright: Pep Club 9,10,11,12; President 12; Newspaper 10,11,12; Club News Editor 11; Swing Choir 10,11,12; Vice President 11; Treasurer 12; Math and Science Club 11,12; Treasurer 12; Thespians 11,12; NHS 11,12; Various Mu sicals 9,10,11,12; Matmaid 11,12; Class Council 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 9,12. Russell Wyckoff Charles Alan Young: Cross Country 9; Bas¬ ketball 9. Senior Index 179 Juniors Join Graduating Class Carol Holt s Sandra Little Dale A. Midkiff 180 Six-Semester Graduates Rae Ann Purkey Randy Kadisak Theresa Kocsis Sandy Miller George Poitras Ken Sheets Donna Skinner Mike Wilson Six-Semester Graduates 181 ... in thought Time—people use it, and it uses people. The calendar pages of the summer months pass quickly for some and not so rapidly for others, but time does pass until autumn returns—the season of encounters. The months of the year change, and al¬ though one month in a particular year cannot be re-lived again, that same month in a different year will return time after time. It seems to be a cycle—never exactly repeating, but yet never ending. Thoughts are also a cycle, though they know no season. People are encoun¬ tered, old opinions lost, new ones gained, and the individual has taken one more step toward that state called maturity. But the cycle continues— more people, more changes, more ideas. The changes are never exactly the same, but they continue time after time. As the pages of a calendar change, so have our thoughts and ideas changed from what they were before. How¬ ever, it is only when the individual re¬ alizes that his opinions will always change and be altered and that the cycle never ends that he finally reaches maturity in thought. 184 Convocations In the last several years convocations have had their ups and downs. This year was no exception. Mayor Lugar, Senator Niemeyer and Senator Birch Bayh came and presented their polit¬ ical viewpoints to the student body. This convo was one of the ups. The season ended with a truly exciting trip up the Amazon. In between were acrobats and an artist who told stories. The latest news on the convo scene is that the student council has decided to try to improve next year’s offerings. Convo’s-Piranhas to Politics 5 : Senator Niemeyer anti Principal Drucke- miller talk it over. 6 : Senator Bayh steps for¬ ward into re-election craze rolls in. 1975--40th Edition of the Lowellian If asked how the year has gone, the typical member of the Lowellian might say too fast. There just never seemed to be enough time to get ev¬ erything done, and there were al¬ ways anxious moments before a deadline—but all deadlines were met, a first for the last several years. Although heavily populated by ju¬ niors and seniors, the staff has a few budding newcomers. Mike Lepper, Craig Buche, Lorrie Courtwright and Debbie Curtis fill the ranks of the un¬ derclassmen nicely. Leadership was offered this year by Wade Ellis, Edi¬ tor and Most Valuable Staffer, and Julie Adam, Co-Editor. Dave Clark typed the entire book, and Don Stuart wrote the vast majority of it. Betty Evans has been selected as next year’s Editor. The staff deserves con¬ gratulations on the production of this year’s book. 186 Lowellian Kneeling: M. Lepper, B. Barker. Row 2: M. Franklin, W. Ellis, B. Evans, L. Courtwright, D. Curtis, M. Liptak. Row 3: D. Clark, Mr. Wilson, T. Little, L. Love, P. Eckhoff, C. Wagner, D. Stuart. 1: Wade Ellis, Most Valuable Staffer. 2: Mary Franklin corrects an error on a preliminary layout. 3: Carol Wagner and Craig Buehe plan a senior page. 4: Dave Clark asks Betty Evans’s expert advice. Wade Ellis—Editor Julie Adam—Co-Editor Dave Clark—Head of Copy Don Stuart—Copy Staff Craig Buehe—Copy Staff Betty Evans—Head of Photography- Mike Lepper—Photography Secretary ' Lorrie Courtwright—Photographer Debbie Curtis—Photographer Bob Barker—Photographer Terry Little—Photographer Pam Eckhoff—Head of Layout ' Mary Franklin—Layout Staff Carol Wagner—Layout Staff Mr. Wilson—Sponsor George Kingsley Jr.—Paragon Representative Lowellian 187 Row 1: M. Searle, C. Ariel, P, Searle, M. Horneij, P. Searle, K. Hadders, 1: Laurie Courtwright and Karen Ericksen check out a recent edition. 2: K. Donnelly, B. Scheckel. Row 2: T. Rosenbauer, J. Wilson, K. Ericksen, Karen Ericksen searches a paper for errors. 3: Debbie Curtis and Teresa J. Scziglak, J. Reynolds, S. Sharkey, K. Peters. Row 3: Miss Hodakowski, Rosenbauer work on a layout. J. Hoover, L. Harness, R. Hoover, J. Hatch, P. Eckhoff, T. Stephan, D. Curtis, D. Severson. 188 The Devil ' s Tongue Devil’s Tongue For the first time, in September, 1975, Lowell High School, under the auspices of the English Department, will offer a Media Publications course. The course should not only provide more time during school for students to produce a paper, but will also add an incentive for students, as they will be receiving credit for the course. The Devil ' s Tongue is con¬ fident that next year’s paper, in¬ fluenced and produced as part of the Media Course, will no doubt be an¬ other step forward in the “right” direction. The Devil ' s Tongue 189 I The Davis Store Adam’s Standard Service 192 Advertisements Lowell Foods Lowell Cleaners — Advertisements 195 Robert’s Drug Store The Insurance Store Lowell Transit Mix Brown’s Wall and Floor Covering Wicker Ford Advertisements Sheets Funeral Home WLCL—Working with you George Kingsley, Yearbook Rep. Trill Advertisements 203 204 Advertisements Grant’s Department Store rvm ifX Qfrvrn Advertisements 205 ... And so in a circular school on a six-day cycle, we see the cycle of growth and changes never ending—only repeating. The world around us con¬ stantly changes as we do our¬ selves. Those who strive, listen, hope, work, cry, perform, and smile are all part of the cycle of change—and it is through those changes that we grow. 206 Epilogue The Circle Game . ■ vuTv v c ' 1 ' it out to wo n • . i Yesterday a child went out to wondeif And caught a«4fiagonfly inside a jar. Fearful when the skies End i illMlflnl mini I 5onies go up and down, fre captive on the carousel of time. We can’t return. We can only look behind from where we came And go round and round and round in the circle game. Then the child moved ten times round the seasons. Skated over ten clear frozen streams. Words like “when you’re older” must appease him And promises of “someday” make his dreams. • ‘ Red Devils by Bruce Herz What appeared fot three quarters to be a decisive win over rival Crown Point ended up a one point Red Devil loss Friday night, as the Bulldogs won the conference clash 66-65. The largest crowd of the year to date looked at the score board with disbelief after Rob Parsons dropped in ihe front half of a one and one to give the Bulldogs a one point lead with four seconds left. The second shot missed, there was a scramble for the ball that resulted in a jump ball with 2 seconds showing on the clock. The Red Devils got the tip but there simply wasn’t enough tim£ to go the full length of the court, a lunging 2-handed attempt by Nance falling far short. But while the last couple of minutes saw the two teams exchanging basket for basket, the rest of the game was hardly a nail-biter. Lowell took control of the game early dominating both boards, playing tough defense, and running their offensive plays to precision. They limited Crown Point to a mere 10 points in the first quarter, forcing them to take poor shots from the perimeter. Using the lob pass into Nance often, the Red Devils methodi cally maintained the lead, always keeping a safe point, spread between them and the Bulldogs. Leading by 8 at both the quarter and the half, Lowell seemed to be doing everything right as they broke the Crown Point press repeatedly and played a desciplined defense. Greg Nance gave a stellar performance, collecting 11 field goals and 7 of 8 free throws for 29 points and also grabbed 14 rebounds. The Devils out-re- bounded Crown Point 30-21. Bob Vanes was the other Devil in double figures with 14. But points don ' t tell the whole story, because The Devils really played as a team, helping each other out both offensively and defensively. Gary Nord. for example, got 8 assists from a forward position, a truly unselfish performance. As evidenced by the 4th quarter, however, a win was simply not in the cards for Lowell Friday. The perimeter shots that Crown Point had been forced to take the whole evening were now going in. Kevin Kahl, held scoreless for the first 3 periods, hit two 4th quarter shots when they really needed them. Rob Parsons hit several key shots when it looked like the Devils would Edged By Crown Point Bulldogs needed it badly. The combination of all the above gave Crown Point a 22-12 4th quarter point advantage and, ultimately, the win. There is one more aspect of this game that can’t be overlooked. Officiating usually doesn ' t win or lise a game for a team, but when a game is close, one or two calls can be the difference. Crown Point hit well the last period, b ut they didn’t hit everything. On at least 3 occisions Greg Nance went high in the air for important rebounds only to be smothered bj as many as 3 Bulldogs desperately trying to get the ball back. From this reporter’s position, it looked like Nance was fouled at least two of the times, but no whistle was blown. The Bulldogs took advantage of the situation and we all know the result. The Red Devils treated the fans to some fine basketball Friday night, and hopefully it will continue into the weeks to come. It tjkes more than a couple of weeks or even a couple of months for a team to gel. But that doesn ' t matter because as Marion Crowley once said, “The season starts with the first game of the sectional. CROWN POINT FG FT-A PF TP Alder 7 0-0 1 14 Gergely 4 2-2 1 10 Hanford 3 2-3 1 8 Parsons 9 3-4 2 21 Ward 3 0-1 2 6 Kahl 2 0-0 4 4 Keleminic 1 12 2 3 Totals 29 8-12 LOWELL 13 66 FG FT-A PF TP Frizzell 1 0-0 3 2 Keithley 1 0-0 0 2 Miller 1 0-0 4 2 Nance 11 7-8 1 29 Nord 4 0-0 3 8 Rust 1 0-0 0 2 Vanes 7 0-0 2 14 Zeigler 2 2-4 2 6 Totals 28 9 12 15 65 SCORING BY QUARTERS C.P. 10 19 15 22 66 Low. 18 19 16 12 65 Preliminary game score: Crown Point 47, Lowell 45. Miss Worley To Be In Plainfield The Lowell High School band will perform in a parade in Plainfield, Illinois on Saturday, October 5. High School Students Cautiously Optimistic Cynical. Apa ' hetic. Opti¬ mistic. Rebellious. Thought¬ ful. Cooperative. Serious. What IS the mood of youth in the America of the Seventies? As students return to school this fall, high school principals, teachers, and parents are looking eagerly for answers. Many of them are revealed in The Mood of American Youth, a recent study by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Gilbert Youth Research Corp. of New York. “The study shows that most students today want to work within the system, said Gary Druckemiller of Lowell Senior High School. “Many of our ■students perform volunteer work through the school, their churches, and other organiza- tions-and many more are interested in doing so. Interviews with high school students throughout the nation probed their attitudes through community service rather than radical upheaval; 43% are already involved in community service; 59% would like to be more involved, and over 40% plan to expand or continue their involvement after high school. -that goals are important and that hard work will be necessary to achieve them (95%). -that those goals will center around completing an education (35%), finding a job (52%), and settling into marriage and a family (46%). -that most difficulties with their parents are a result of communication problems, rat¬ her than deep philosophical divisions. Less than 5% of the students expressed strong disagreement with their parents’ ideas on politics, clothing styles, choice of friends, religion, education, drugs, and work; but 16% said they could not accept their parents’ ideas on sex. Students Utilize Video Tape Eighty students enrolled in Lowell High School ' s College English class recently partici¬ pated in video taping their versions of John Khowles, “A Separate Peace. The students were divided into 13 groups and each group was assigned a particular chapter from the book. Group members then prepar¬ ed a script dealing with their particular chapter. They then selected a cast, obtained scenery and costumes and named a director. Marion Hupp, head of the audio-visual department train¬ ed James Myers and Scott Wasserott in the use of the came - vd audio equipment. Adult eve the direc Eminhizer a judged each tation. scri| acting. A Separ story of rivalry betu prep school, place durini Student c ing the tapi tic. One stu t he project d closer toge ' they had a! a ii script write Mrs. Viv instructor English clas Girls Win Swim On Tuesday, January 21, the Lowell G.A.A. Swim Team traveled to Rensselaer to compete against the Rensselaer High School G.A.A. Swim Team coached by Mrs. Schmitt. Winners for the Lowell Team were: 200 Med. Relay • 1st Rhonda Freeman, Karen Bock- stahler, Suzanne Stulmacher, Chris Hbke; 200 Free - Paula Cooper 1st, Sherrie Steinbach 2nd; 200 I.M. Karen Bockstahler 1st, Katy Payne 2nd; 50 Back Betty Weaver 1st, Tammy Dean 3rd, Jeanna Martin 4th; 50 Breast - Kathy Stuart 1st, Betsy Highley 2nd; 50 Free - Chris Huke 1st, Ethel Schucknecht 3rd, Jerry Stohl 5th; 50 Stuhlma. )■-- ' • man 3rd, : 4th; Diving Tammv Dea Suzanne S Patty Gum Cunningham Chris Huke 3rd, Crystal Free - Paula Fewkes 3rd; Weaver 1st; Bockstahler 2nd; 400 F Sherrie Steir knecht, Bet: Gunning. Final scor Rensselaer 7 Commended Stut Five seniors at Lowell High School have • been named Merit Program Commended students by the National Merit Scholarship Corpora¬ tion. Principal Gary Druckemill¬ er announced that the following students have re- - ceived Letters of Commenda¬ tion: David G. Clark, Donald M. Hale, Gina M. Matury, Donald N. Stuart, June M. Stull. These students are among the 38,000 Commended stu¬ dents named on the basis of their high performance on the 1973 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT NMSQT). Commend¬ ed students are in the upper 2 15.000 Sem iiiinniiiUTil NMSC; Cot do not con Scholarship Edward ( of NMSC, standing students Program s promise, an in this na deserves p The Com: should be ontinue $h hese stude will benefit S ' Si lira :i:si; d|| elnpmjfti To incre; ship oppo reports t Mew Lowell High Program A new program to provide a work experience vocational program for juniors and seniors classes, under who seek training in an of James occupation has been established homas Wilson at Lowell High School and an � for interpre- advisory committee of this tparation and program has been announced. The committee of the Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education program is to be made up of Harry Rouse, Jr., chairman; William Dahl; Ron¬ ald Peterson; Joseph Schuster; Verle Little and lone Redman. Coordinator for the program is T.A. Johnson. Johnson has reported that the committee has already begun work to make sugges¬ tions for gaining the coopera¬ tion of local businesses and industry which may provide on-the-job training for program participants. Johnson also defined the basic functions of the commit¬ tee as follows: evaluate the program and provide direction; explain the program to the public; serve as a source of advice and aid in determining situations and needs. ’eace is the unrecognized wo boys at a action takes ■Id War II. ints concern- ■re enthusias- said she felt lass members Others said ed a new authors and Hile is the the College eet Suzanne ihonda Free e Steinbach il Elliot 4th. i; 100 Fly lacher 1st, 2nd, Kathy 100 Free - Katy Payne ury 5th; 400 ■r 1st, Dawn Back - Betty •east Karen lathy Stuart Belay 1st Ethel Schuc- ' hley, Patty zell 138 and its ;ts who were ptember by led students in the Merit etition. t h. president The high Commended the Merit thier great r attainment de program recognition, d students nuraged to ition. Roth i ur nation tin further t personal ei: scholar- ies NMSC ( ' n: ' i[lie. r . ' ' . d Ogle Resignation Accepted The resignation of Tri-Creek School Superintendent Wilford Ogle was accepted by school trustees January 2 during a special session. Ogle’s resignation will be¬ come effective as soon as a certified superintendent is found as a replacement. I.C.E. Program The starting of the school year saw the beginning of a cooperative vocational educa¬ tion program at Lowell Senior High School. The program goes by the name of interdisciplinary Cooperative Education (I.C.E.) which is a cooperative venture between the school, business, and industrial communities. The program offers training in a wide range of occupations including industrial, trade, distributive, health, agribusi¬ ness, office and home economics. Training in these areas is accomplished through work experience and related classroom instruction. The work experience is achieved through a part-time paid position with a local business or industry which agrees to cooperate with the school in providing on-the-job training. Instruction relating to specific occupations and the world of work in general is provided at school through a course taken by all students participating in the program. Students receive credit for both the work experience and the related class. Juniors and seniors enroll¬ ed in the program split their school day between classroom and on-the-job instruction. Typically, the student will devote the morning of each day in the school studying course work required for graduation plus the related class and whatever electives can be fitted into his schedule. The afternoon is devoted to work at the training station learning the skills of that particular occupation. The trustees were given until April 1 by the Indiana Board of Public Instruction to find a replacement. Applications for the superin- tnedent’s position, submitted by qualified persons, will be accepted by the board until February 15. Ogle submitted his resigna tion on December 23, after being denied the time riecess ary to complete five courses needed for his certification. The denial was handed down December 16 by the Teacher Training and Licensing Divi¬ sion of the State Department of Public Instruction. Ogie plans to remain in Trl Creek until a replacement has been found. He has denied any interest in becoming a candidate for the superintendent ' s position in the future. Devils Tame Wildcats New Lowell Teachers Gary Druckemiller, principal of Lowell Senior High School, welcomes the following teach¬ ers to the faculty at Lowell High School: Norman Aich, the new band director is from Elizabeth, Indiana. His wife and four children are residing in Schneider. He has a B.A. from Berea College and earned his M.A. from the University of Kentucky and Indiana Univer¬ sity. He formerly taught at South Central High School. The Industrial Arts Depart¬ ment will be joined by Mr. Robert Thomas as their Woods instructor. Mr. Thomas is from Portage and earned his B.S. from Indiana State University. The English Department welcomes back Mrs. Vivian Hile after a year’s leave of absence. She has taught in the Tri-Creek School system since 1965. Miss Mary Hodakowski, a former student teacher at Lowell High School from Hobart also joins the English staff. She earned her B.A. from Ball State University. Mr. Bill Spencer comes to Lowell from Oregon Davis High School. He earned his B.S. from Oakland City College and is presently working towards his Masters. Mr. Spencer will also assume the position of Varsity Basketball Coach. Miss Luan Long from Lafayette completes the English staff. She earned her B.S. from Indiana Univer¬ sity. Mr. James Dermody joins by Bruce Herz “For a while there I didn ' t think he would call it”, laughed Bill Spencer following his Red Devils ' Saturday night 65-51 win over the Hanover Central Wildcats. What Spencer was referring to was the techiniral foul called on him in the 3rd quarter which seemingly turned things around for the Red Devils. “I was hoping it would fire our guys up but the Ref wouldn ' t call it. I just had to keep talking , Spencer explain ed. After trailing 30-22 at the half Jhe Wildcats came roaring back with fine inside work by Chris Avey and some outside bombs by Andy Soley. Avey hit for 20 points while Soley finished 19. With the score tied at 38 the Red Devils took their post- technical enthusiasm into the 4th quarter. Shutting off the Hanover attack and working the ball for good performance shots. Dave Frizzell, seeing little action since the first two games, was sent in for Greg Nance to move Avey away from the basket and help stop the Wildcat offensive surge. He did just that hounding the Hanover big man out of position and collecting several big rebounds, although most Lowell fans will probably only remember his offensive play. On 3 consecutive plays Gary Nord lobbed the ball high into Frizzell who left his man for 3 easy lay-ins and 6 or his 10 points. By the time the Wildcats caught on, Lowell was ahead by 10 points and in the driver ' s seat. Both teams opened the game rather sloppily committing numerous turnovers and shoot¬ ing poorly. Lowell -managed only 8 points and Hanover 6 in the first quarter as the Wildcats took a page out of the Griffiih play book keeping Nance away from the offensive boards. The Red Devils moved ahead in tile second stanza with the aid of some fine bench work by Keithley, Frizzell, Rust and Sanders. The subs played physical defense forcing Han¬ over turnovers and on offense worked the ball for high percentage shots. This was the Devils’ best over all performance, in this reporter ' s view. They played unselfishly as indicated by the balanced scoring (Vanes, 14; Nord, 10; Frizzell, 10; Miller, 9; Keithley, 8; Zeigler, 8) and they played with a dedication unequaled in their previous encounters. When they were down they fought back as a team; working the plays they knew would work. Hopefully this indicates a developing maturity; a maturity nurtured by confidence and seasoned by experience. It is still a long season and Spencer may have to use a few more technicals to fire up his Red Devils. But after Saturday night one has to believe they are headed in the right direction. The Red Devils, now 2-4. play a mid-week game at Hammond Gavit Tuesday, then entertain conference foe Lake Central here Friday night.