Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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o o o o o o John McEnroe, who some call superbrat, won both the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in 1981. Photo: AP The most popular soap opera, General Hospital , is viewed by over 14 million people daily, mainly because of the two most popular characters, Luke and Laura. Photo: Julian Wasser. 22 Feature

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Celebration Of Life” Ciochina, and two musical direc¬ tors, Mary Lou Merkner, and Pa¬ trice Martin. For the audience, the show in¬ troduced a new system of ticket sales. GODSPELL brought re¬ served seating to LHS instead of general admission. The audience also had the choice of attending one of four performances since the show was performed on two separate weekends. For the cast and crews, GOD- SPELL brought many challenges. One of the toughest challenges for the cast was the music. In past musicals, the accompaniment consisted of a piano. GODSPELL, however, utilized a full rock band for musical accompaniment. Finally the cast was tested on the basis of their acting ability. Un¬ like past shows where a role is as¬ signed and the actor plays a differ¬ ent person, GODSPELL gave the cast the chance to “play them¬ selves” as Mrs. Ciochina ex¬ plained. By revealing “themselves” to the audience the cast was able to transfer the message of GOD¬ SPELL—“celebration” to an in¬ volved and receptive audience. The cast joined together in the singing of Jesus Love Me in a scene from GODSPELL. The crucifixation proved to be one of the most emotional parts of GODSPELL. Above, the cast performs a parable from The Finale,” which ranged from a piercing guitar solo to intense pauses of silence, was St. Matthew. one of the hardest scenes to perform. Godspeil 21

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“The Best” of 1981-82 1981-82 brought many new tal¬ ents to the world of music, the¬ atre, and sports. The best album of 1981 was REO Speedwagon’s “High In Fi- delty,” (according to Rolling Stone magazine), and the Rolling Stone’s “Tattoo You” topped the charts in spring of 1982. The Rolling Stones also went out for their so-called “final tour” where the band made so much money, they later decided to tour Europe. “Chariots of Fire was awarded an Oscar for Best Picture of the Year, winning over block-busters such as Reds”, “Ragtime,” and On Golden Pond.” Daytime television made it’s mark as both males and females could be found watching Luke and Laura on the popular soap opera General Hospital.” Prime time suffered to find a hit that wouldn’t be canceled, but instead came out ahead with oldies such as “MASH.” and Barney Miller.” The most popular form of enter¬ tainment proved to be in the video world, as Pac Man swept the Na¬ tion. In sports, the delayed World Se¬ ries title went to the Dodgers. The Super Bowl was won by the San- fransico 49er’s. ‘‘Superbrat,” John McEnroe, won both the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. The Rolling Stones went on the road after the release of their album “Tattoo You. Mick Jagger, shown above, proves that the Stones can still rock. Photo: John Me Dermont. Feature 23