Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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Jeff Kormendy, as the principal of Calvin Coolidge High, delivers another inspirational message to his students. Director, Mrs. Ciochina, helps Ron Pleasant get ready to portray Jimmy Crawling Wolf Strongbow in As Sylvia Barrett, Gina Eich receives encouraging words from fellow teacher, Kirk Redman. Fall Play 1$

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Drama copies real life UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE por¬ trayed an inexperienced teacher facing im¬ possible obstacles, making tough deci¬ sions, and finally seeing progress. These are the same situations our faculty faces each day. Leading ady, Gina Eich, said, I learned a great deal about teachers and students while trying t© portray a teacher. Eighty people auditioned for the cast of 30 and competition between cast mem¬ bers created a somewhat distant cast. After several pep talks,” however, the cast banded together and worked as a team. Cast member, Sarah Scheckel, said, I was frustrated and frightened that the show would not come together, but, much to my relief, it did. Director Mrs. Debra Ciochina was de¬ lighted with the success of the show. I think the show was a realistic, comical drama with a clear message to never give up on anyone or let problems get in the way. I enjoyed directing the students in the show. In this case, realism spelled, s-u-c-c-e-

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Sophomores Rick Kirgan, Mark Mancilla, and Scott Anderson help out at the refreshment table. Couples take time out from dancing to share the holiday spirit with others. Gina Eich and Ben Ruley dance to the music pro! vided by a DJ, a new feature of the Christmas Danes Nicole Guske and Eric Wornhoff show off their Doug Bryant, Kerri Watson, and Laurie Gasparovic holiday smiles for the photographer. get a chance to mingle during a music break.