Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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Vocational Students Honored This year on May 5, 1981, three vocational related organizations saw their planning and hard work pay off in the annual Vocational Banquet. Held in the North Commons, the banquet honored students and their achievement in vocational fields. Entertainment before the banquet, was provided by the Swing Choir. D ave Wietbrock, the President of Vo¬ cational Industrial Club of America welcomed the students and guests of all the organizations, ICE, OEA, and VICA. After the welcome, dinner was served, which was catered by Wilco Foods. The awards were then presented to the outstanding students of the clubs by each sponsor. Miss Nemeth, OEA sponsor, announced the students who placed in District Contest and also the state winners. She also awarded a Most Outstanding Freshman, Sopho¬ more, Junior, and Senior. The officers for next year were announced also. The VICA sponsor, Mr. Blan¬ chard, presented the students who placed at state competition. He also distributed humorous awards to club members. Mr. Kane, ICE coordinator, an¬ OEA sponsor. Miss Pat Nemeth, introduces District I Vice-President, Suzy Cash. nounced each student and his em¬ ployer and gave them certificates of achievement. Everyone present enjoyed an even¬ ing of good company, and good food while honoring LHS students who have distinguished themselves in vo¬ cational related courses. Kevin Swart proudly displays his bronze medal won in state competition. Skip Henson opens the banquet with the invo¬ cation.

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ROTC Lets Th eir Brass Shine Each year the Junior Air Force ROTC squadron at Lowell High School hosts a dining out ceremony for cadets and their parents and bes¬ towing on the cadets promotions to a higher rank. This year, for the first time in nine years, a member of the Lowell squad¬ ron, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel John Lindemer, received the National Air Force Association Award. This is one of the highest honors a cadet may re¬ ceive. John qualified for this award by virtue of his participation and dis¬ tinction in many ROTC activities. His ranking in the upper five percent of his class also earned him this hon¬ or. Other cadets were also honored. They received awards and recogni¬ tion for their service in not only ROTC but also in areas as diverse as participating in blood drives, compet¬ ing for scholarships and recruiting new cadets. All participants and guests agreed the ROTC banquet was a perfect way to end a productive year. President of the Mess, Lt. Colonel Robert Lep- Mess, Cadet Lt. Jeff Offut, his promotion to per and his Deputy Commander, Cadet Major Cadet Captain. Donna Decker, present Vice President of the Ron Peddy receives his half of the Odd Couple Cadet Lt. Colonel John Lindemer receives the Cadet Award, an empty six-pack of beer. National Air Force Association Award. 24 ROTC Banquet

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Jr. ' . Ub SfiVOMRft o Months before the 1981 Junior-Senior Prom, the Juniors and Mr. Su- fana’s art classes started painting the murals to display in the Multi- Purpose Room. One week before the Prom, the Juniors set up the Multi- Purpose Room for the event. The big night of May 9, 1981 began at 8:00 p.m. and ended at 11:00 p.m. They provided many special attractions. A life-size Buddha was created by Mrs. Andershock’s art classes and was on exhibit in the Devils’ Commons. A coat check and sign-in was provided by the Juniors also. Couples were announced as they entered the dance floor. Fortune cookies and vases of flowers set an Oriental mood. Pictures were taken by Spasoff. Each couple received two 8” X 10” and twelve smaller photos. The band, “Stonewood Fox” performed fantastic entertainment. There were refreshments served, and the band played a variety of songs. The theme song was, “The Best of Times” recorded by Styx. One hundred fourteen couples danced, and at 11:30 the post-Prom started with the band “Three’s a Crowd” providing the music. The VFW in Lowell was set up in a carnival atmosphere with hot dogs, beans, salads, chips, relishes, and pop served as refreshments. The post-Prom was organized by mothers of the Junior students. An enjoyable Prom night finally ended too soon at 3:00 a.m. The Buddha greets the couples in the Devils ' Commons. 26 Prom