Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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Cast finds “YouCAN Take it with You.” “You can’t take it with you,” or can you? The cast and crews of the fall play, “You Can’t Take it With You,” found the answer to this question throughout rehears¬ als of the show. The turnout for auditions was the best yet. Over 75 people tried out for 20 parts. Mrs. Ciochina ex¬ plained the casting decisions best in an article she wrote for the DEV¬ IL’S ADVOCATE: “Have you ever tried to decide between a huge slice of chocolate layer cake and a hot double-fudge sundae? If so, you will fully understand the di¬ lemma that faces a high school drama director as she attempts to select a cast for her show.” The well known play is a comedy that was written during the De¬ pression. However, the comic hu¬ mor of the script was not outdat¬ ed. In these times of inflation and high prices, the audience was re¬ minded by Grandpa” that “You can’t take it with you.” Many factors added to the pro¬ duction of the play. The cast was complemented by 1930’s original clothes for costumes, profession¬ al hairstyling, and antique pieces of furniture donated by various antique shops for the set. With all of these material things, Mrs. Ciochina told the cast and crews on opening night, “You can ' t take the sets, costumes, or material objects with you, but you can take all the memories and love with you. You CAN take it with you.” Anne Bruce and Tom Gunning portrayed the young couple in love.

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Homecoming Week Even though the Devils pushed for victory, as Chris Richards demonstrates, they ran out of time in a close game. Homecoming ... a time for fun and games. The week of October 12-17, Homecoming Week this year, was very exciting. Many ac¬ tivities were going on in and out of school. During the week, each class was competing to win the Spirit Stick which symbolizes which class has the most spirit. This year, the class that had the most spirit was the sophomore class. On the night of October 14, the Powder Puff game was played. Be¬ fore the game, there was a parade in which all the floats were judged. The winning float from Vocational Auto traveled from Harding’s to the school parking lot in the tradi¬ tional Homecoming parade. At the field, the traditional bonfire was held. During halftime of the Pow¬ der Puff game, Dave Elliott was crowned Powder Puff King and reigned over a game won by the freshman-sophomore team in a very close match. During half-time, Lynn Hall was crowned Lowell’s 1981 Home¬ coming Queen. After the game, the Homecom¬ ing Dance provided a lovely end to a week of many activities. As the King and Queen shared their first dance,Homecoming 1981 be¬ came history. The Seniors showed their spirit by creating the Devils ' Den during Spirit Week deco¬ rating. Mr. Toland gives the freshman and sophomore PowderPuff team a pep talk during the PowderPuff game, where the junior-senior team was defeated. Homecoming 1982 9

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Husband and wife, Kelly DeVine and Bonnie Swanson, compliment each other well. George Schmelter played the part of Mar- Mr. DePinna, played by Brad Donnelly, poses in his Roman toga for a painting, tin Vanderhoff, an open-minded, and prac¬ tical grandpa. Fall Play 11