Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1986 volume:

Scott Roush intently watches a rehearsal of the fall Sophomore Spelling Bee contestant, Kyle play, TEN LITTLE INDIANS. We’re more than Weaver, breaks the spell of an intense round walls and classrooms. We ' re also theatre, round. In the face of competition, we choir, and the desire to be a star , show our spirit. Sophomore Spelling Bee contestant, Kyle Weaver, breaks the spell of an intense round. In the face of competition, we show our spirit. Lowell High School 2051 E. Commercial Avenue Lowell, Indiana 46356 Volume 16 MIKE: “You’re from Low¬ ell? Are we talking about Lowell in Mas¬ sachusetts? Why would we play you all the way from there for Homecoming?” SUE: “Not Lowell, Massa¬ chusetts, but Lowell, Indiana. Don’t you know where Lowell is? It’s about 35 miles east of Chicago.” MIKE: “Oh, yeah! It’s that little stick-in-the- mud hick town. All they know how to do is grow corn and milk cows.” SUE: “Now you’re really being ridiculous. We’re not hicks! Did you know that Lowell High School was de¬ signed as the school of the future? The en¬ tire school is a cluster of circular buildings that are wide open on the inside.” MIKE: “Oh, yeah! Well, If the school is open on the inside, where did they put the halls!” SUE: “Simple—we don’t have halls. In fact, we don’t even have walls, but the whole school is carpeted, even the lunchroom. MIKE: “Big deal! You have carpeting, but you probably don’t have computers or teach¬ ers with college de¬ grees way out there in the cornfields. Any¬ way, our team can beat your team.” SUE: “Now you are really out of line. Lowell has a computer lab, high¬ ly qualified teachers and a remodeled li¬ brary. As for sports, we Red Devils might just surprise you!” MIKE: “Oh, yeah! Still sounds like a bunch of country fo lks to me.” SUE: “Well, you just better THINK AGAIN!” On Parents’ Night, junior English teacher, Mrs. Riggle, discusses her cur¬ riculum and objectives with interested parents. Cheerleader and fan support encourage the basketball team to play their best. 2 Opening Jennifer Cermak performs a panto¬ mime for the talent segment of the Ju¬ nior Miss competition. During most hours of the day, students can find a quiet study area in the North Commons. Donna Kontol’s business class gives her the opportunity to develop skills in word processing. Opening 3 Don ' t Cot iHe, Co mjyiefe 1 steeii you wnoug! Senior Kelli Thiele is excited about plans for her class being discussed at the summer Leadership Workshop. Mamie Childress waits anxiously for her turn to donate blood during Student Coun¬ cil ' s Blood Drive. Kelly Ryan makes herself comfortable for an after-school phone conversation. 4 Album A re we just country hicks who take life easy and don ' t get excited about anything? THINK AGAIN! Who are we? We’re talented musi¬ cians and actors, energetic athletes and gifted scholars who continue to be the best in all we attempt. Add to this impressive list two for¬ eign exchange students anxious to share their culture and lifestyle with us. At the same time, we give them a sense of belonging and an education to take back with them. Our influence then becomes international. Each face we see represents an in¬ dividual with special talents, abilities and interests. Put them all together and you have an environment charged with excitement and growth to rival any big city. Lowell students are anything but ordinary hicks. Don’t let the corn¬ fields fool you! Jeff Kormendy shows just one of the many faces that makes up Lowell High School and makes it unique. Sophomores (left to right) Brian Moser. Nadine Brindley and Ryan Nestor are Stu¬ dent Council members in charge of orga¬ nizing activities to ensure a successful year for their class. Chris Zugel enjoys the company of fellow Theatre Arts members at a Pizza Hut out¬ ing. Album 5 6 Seniors Seniors are into the spirit of the Halloween Jennifer Michallick learned her lesson well Dance which they sponsored. that secretaries should always be pleasant. Joyce Myers and Donna Kontol are living proof that good posture is always necessary for a healthy look. Amy Laszlo checks to make sure she has all she needs before she goes to her next class. (jeans biung Responsibility, wofuiuty hey’ve come a long way! When the Class of I98w started as freshmen, they fit off to a shaky start. Their reputation was tarnished because of the biflpgy final situation. Now, four years later, the unfortunate incident is just a memory. The class rallied back to bring honor to themselves and the school. From its ranks come two exchange students, Herve Poncin and Chris Loges. It has also produced a star ath¬ lete in the form of Mike Cash. The class can also claim an applicant to a military academy, Michelle Baker. The seniors have also had their share of successful fund raisers like the Halloween Dance this year. Thanks to senior Deb Pearson and class funds, Lowell has a new dance tradition. While their introduction to high school life may not have been the best, four years later, the seniors leave be¬ hind a legacy of maturity and success. KURT ANDERSON JENNIFER LEIGH ARNOLD Choir, 9; French Club, 11-12; Freshman Foot¬ ball Manager, 9; Trackette, 9; Gymnastics, 9- 12; Junior Miss MICHELLE M. BAFIA Basketball Pep Club, 12; French Club, 9-12; L Club, 9-12, Treasurer, 12; Varsity Girls’ Bas¬ ketball, 9-12; JV Girls’ Volleyball, 9; Varsity Girls’ Volleyball, 10-12 MICHELLE RENEE BAKER Choir, 9-10; French Club, 9-11; L Club, 9-12; National Honor Society, 11-12; Girls’ Track, 9-12; JV Girls’ Basketball, 9; Varsity Girls’ Volleyball, 10-12 TERRY BALLOU GREGG BARNHART L Club, 9-10; Freshman Football, 9; Boys’ Swimming, 11; Boys’ Tennis, 10; Boys’ Track, 9-12; Freshman Boys Basketball, 9; JV Basket¬ ball 10 MICHAEL DAVID BAUMAN Band, 9 WILLIAM JOSEPH BEAN Freshman Baseball, 9; JV Baseball, 10; Varsity Baseball, 11-12 8 Seniors DEBORAH E. BEHRENS Art Guild, 9; OEA, 10-12; Sunshine Club, 9- 12; Girls’ Swimming, Manager, 9; TEN LIT¬ TLE INDIANS, Student Director ADAM BERWICK Band, 9-11; Computer Club, 9; French Club, 11; OEA, 12; Theatre Arts, 10; Boys’ Tennis, 10; GLIMPSES; PIPPIN MATTHEW R. BIELEFELD National Honor Society, 11-12; Boys’ Track, 9-12, Captain, 12; Cross Country, 9-12, Cap¬ tain, 12; Boys’ JV Basketball, 9-10; Boys’ Var¬ sity Basketball, 11-12 JAMES BILLARD French Club, 11-12; Varsity Football, 10-12, Captain, 12; Freshman Football, Wrestling, 9- 12 t S fi SHAWN BOYER BLAINE BRADBURY JAMIE LYNN BRADLEY Choir, 9-12; FEA, 11; Lowellian, 10; Sunshine Club, 10; Theatre Arts, 9-12; Thespians, 9-12, Secretary, 11, President, 12; MAME RICK BRIGGS Seniors 9 Seniors play the dating game GUYS RATE GIRLS Outgoing personality Sensitivity for others Physical appearance Sense of humor Moral values Intelligence Manner of speech Background and religion Style of clothing worn Athletic ability D ating is a major aspect of high school. Choosing the right mate is very important. To Debbie Behrens, the perfect mate is one who “has a great person¬ ality, is sensitive and is easy to talk to.” Generally, guys look for similar things in a girlfriend. Despite the mis¬ conceptions that they consider noth¬ ing but physical appearance, most guys are more sincere. For example, Keith Spencer looks for a girl who is “very nice and truthful and who can forgive and forget.” Once the ideal mate is found, it’s time to plan the perfect date. To some, a romantic evening means a quiet night alone together. “The perfect date is the man to ar¬ rive, open the car door for the lady and take her out to dinner.” said Jo- lynn Harris. Merrillville seems to be the place to go on a date. There is Holiday Star, Southlake Mall and plenty of restau¬ rants. Other seniors suggested a more romantic setting like a walk down a country road in the moonlight. When it comes to considering a more permanent relationship, seniors preferred to play the Field. But they still Find the reasons for having a GIRLS RATE GUYS Sensitivity for others Moral values Outgoing personality Sense of humor Physical appearance Intelligence Manner of speech Style of clothing worn Background and religion Athletic ability steady outweigh the opposition. “I’d rather have a steady boyfriend because you know someone is there when you need them,” said one senior girl. All in all, the seniors seem to have the dating situation well under con¬ trol. TROY BRIGHT SCOTT BROE AARON BROWN CHALLA BROWN 10 Seniors ROBERT BRUNNER Computer Club, 10-12, Vice-President, 11; National Honor Society, 11-12; Student Coun¬ cil, 9-12, Treasurer, 10; Thespians, 9-12; Hoo- sier Boys ' State; Merit Scholar LYNETTE A. BUCHMEIER Choir, 9-12; Devils’ Advocate, 10-12, Editor, 12; National Honor Society, 11-12, Vice Presi¬ dent, 12; OEA, 10-12, President, 12; Sunshine Club, 11-12, Secretary, 12; Swing Choir, 12 ANTHONY ALAN BUNCE Freshman Baseball, 9; JV Baseball, 10; Varsity Baseball, 11-12 SHERYL L. BURBACH Choir, 9-12; Home Ec. Club, 9-10; Sunshine Club, 9-12; Theatre Arts, 9-12; Thespians, 11- 12; Powder Puff, 9-12 MELINDA JANE BURCHELL Freshman Cheerleader, 9; L Club, 10; Varsity Baseball Manager, 10; Girls’ Swimming, 10; Homecoming Court, 12 ERIC BURTON LOUISE DIANE BUSHNELL Band, 9-11; FEA, 9-11; Foreign Exchange Club, 10; Lowellian, 9; Spanish Club, 9-10; Girls’ Track, 9-12 GREG BYDALEK Seniors 11 BRUCE CAREY KELLY J. CARLSON Basketball Pep Club, 12; French Club, 10-12; L Club, 10-12; Girls’ Swimming, 9-12; Gym¬ nastics, 10, 12 MICHAEL WILLIAM CASH KARLA KAY CENCION Foreign Exchange Club, 9; Sunshine Club, 12; Powder Puff, 12 JENNIFER M. CERMAK Choir, 9-12, Vice President, 12; French Club, 9-12, Vice President, 12; Pom Pons, 9-10; Spir¬ it Club, 12; Swing Choir, 12; Theatre Arts, 9- 12; Thespians, 10-12; SADD, 12, President; Trackette, 9; Junior Miss; GREASE; PIPPIN; HISTORY OF HOMECOMING; MAME; Academic Decathalon, 11-12 KELLY CERNAK MARNIE CHILDRESS DEIA MARIE CLARK OEA, 11-12; Homecoming Court, 9, 11-12 � v v £ 12 Seniors PAUL A. CONNERS Band, 9-10; Spanish Club, 12 TED CORY JOHN COX LINDA CRAMER JOHN CHARLES CRAVENS Theatre Arts, 11; Golf, JEFF CUMMINS CAREY M. CUNNINGH AM Choir, 9-12, President, 12; Devils’ Advocate, 11-12; Lowellian, 11; Swing Choir, 11-12, President, 12; Theatre Arts, 9-12, Secretary, 12; Thespians, 10-12, Secretary, 12; Junior Miss, 12; PIPPIN’; UP THE DOWN STAIR¬ CASE; MAME; TEN LITTLE INDIANS; GLIMPSES INTERNATIONAL CARRIE VICTORIA DAY PATRICK MARK DeROSA Band, 9-11; Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10; Theatre Arts, 9-12; Thespians, 10-12; Boys’ Swimming, 9; Freshman Baseball, 9 LISA DULIN LYNN M. EATON Basketball Pep Club, 9; Football Pep Club, 9; Student Council, 12; Sunshine Club, 9; Spirit Club, 12 CRAIG ALAN EICH Band, 9-12; Computer Club, 9-12, Vice Presi¬ dent, President; FEA, 10-12, Vice President, President; French Club, 10-12; Academic De¬ cathlon, 11-12; Gymnastics Manager, 12; Indi¬ ana University Honor Student, 12 TIM EICH French Club, 9-10; Freshman Baseball, 9; Wrestling, 9-12 ROBERT ELKINS Art Guild, 9; Rifle Club, 10,12; Rocket Club, 9, 12 JEFFREY ELLIOTT CHARLES EVANS 14 Seniors CAROL FEDDELER TAMMY L. FEDDELER Foreign Exchange Club, 10; L Club, 11; OEA, 9-12, Historian, 11, Treasurer, 12; Girls’ Ten¬ nis Manager, 10 APRIL FITCH French Club, 9-10; L Club, 9-12, Council Member, 12; Girls’ Swimming, 9-12, Captain, 11-12; Girls’ Track, 9-12 ROSE FLATT JACKSON JOEL FLEENER L Club, 12; Rocket Club, 9-11; Varsity Foot¬ ball, 12; JV Football, 10-11; Boys’Track, 9-10, 12 DANIEL A. FLETCHER Choir, 9-12; Rifle Club, 11-12; Rocket Club, 10-12, Vice President, 12; Drill Team, 11-12; Theatre Arts, 9-12; Thespians, 11-12; PIPPIN VINCENT R. FOETISCH Industrial Ed. Club, 9-12 JERRY FOX Seniors 15 MATTHEW FRANCIS ROBERT FRASER RONALD JOSEPH FREDERICKS Band, 9-11; Computer Club, 10; Industrial Ed. Club, 9-12; Wrestling, 9-10 MICHELLE FRITSCH FEA, 9-10; Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10; Spanish Club, 9-10; Girls’ Track, 9-10; Junior There’s no place like home? 44 I B veryone has to grow up ■ l .and face responsibil- “ ities,” said Toni Terry. A majority of seniors are taking these words to heart and will be leav¬ ing home after graduation. Whether it’s to join the military, go to school or simply to broaden their horizons, many seniors feel a move would be more beneificial than staying in Low¬ ell. Leaving home is not as simple as it sounds. Reality hits home when the responsibilities of laundry, cooking and budgeting must be met. Things mom used to take care of can’t be taken advantage of anymore. When seniors leave home, where do they go? Besides moving away to col¬ lege or enlisting in the service, there are those who plan to leave the state entirely for work or for just a change of scenery. Places like Tennessee, Texas and California seem to attract most seniors. “ There isn’t any kind of future for me here.” Matt Wakefield “I would like to move to Florida. I love the weather and there are jobs available,” said Colleen Smutniak. Besides home cooking, what will seniors miss when they leave? Most seniors listed friends and family as their top choices. Some also said they would miss the “country life” of Low¬ ell. Despite the overwhelming interest in going away, there are those like Michelle Shryock who plan to stay here in Lowell. “If I stay home, I can work and be with my family and my boyfriend.” So, for every senior who goes away, there is another who can’t let go of “home”. 16 Seniors DANIEL FULLER PAULA GARCIA BARBARA GARRISON JACKIE L. GERNER FEA, 10; National Honor Society, 11-12; OEA, 9-12, Historian, 11, Vice President, 12; Girls’ Tennis, 9-12; Freshman Girls’ Volley¬ ball, 9; JV Girls’ Volleyball, 10 KIMBERLY GOINS L Club, 10-12; Girls’ T rack, 9-10,12; Gymnas¬ tics, 10-12, Captain 12 CURTIS GOOT STACEY LYNN GRAY Choir, 9; L Club, 11-12; National Honor Soci¬ ety, 12; Girls’ Track, 9; JV Girls ’ Basketball, 9-10; Varsity Girls’ Basketball, 11-12; JV Girls’ Volleyball, 11-12; Hoosier Girls’ State, Alternate; Junior Miss RICHARD GROTHAUS Seniors 17 TIMOTHY HALFMAN MARY HALL RUSSELL E. HAMM CYNTHIA LYNN HARRIS Choir, 9-12; Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10, Vice President, 9; L Club, 10-12; Sunshine Club, 9; Theatre Arts, 10-12; Thespians, 10- 12; Varsity Football Manager, 11-12; JV Foot¬ ball Manager, 10; Freshman Football Man¬ ager, 9; Wrestling Manager, 12; Girls’ Track, 9-12; Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Manager, 9-11 JOLYNN HARRIS OEA, 9-10, 12; Sunshine Club, 9 SCOTT DUANE HATCH Band, 9-11; Computer Club, 10; VICA, 11-12; JV Baseball, 10; Wrestling, 9-10 JOEL HICKMAN ORVILLE E. HOLCOMB Choir, 10-12; Boys’ Track, 9; Freshman Boys’ Basketball, 9; JV Basketball, 10; Spring Spec- TODD HOLM Computer Club, 9-12; Vice President, 12; In¬ dustrial Ed. Club, 9-12; Spanish Club, 9-11 DARRELL ERIC HOTLER Industrial Ed. Club, 9-12; Freshman Football, 9; Boys’ Track, 9-11; Cross Country, 10; Fresh¬ man Boys ' Basketball, 9 MARILYN HUDAK JEFFREY J. HUDSON BRAD HUTTON Industrial Ed. Club, 10; VICA, 11-12 WENDY JOY HUTTON Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10; OEA, 10; Stu¬ dent Council, 9-12, Junior Class President, Senior Class Vice President; Girls’ Tennis, 9- 12 MICHAEL ILKO Computer Club, 10; L Club, 12; Varsity Foot¬ ball, 12; Freshman Football, 9; Boys’ Swim¬ ming, 12; Boys’ Track, 10-12; Cross Country, 10; Wrestling, 9-11 ROBERT JANIK Industrial Ed. Club, 9-10; VICA, 11-12, Presi¬ dent, 12; JV Football, 11; Boys’ Track, 9-12, Captain, 11; Homecoming Court, 9-12 Seniors 19 MICHELLE D. JOHNSON OEA, 10-12; Spirit Club, 12; Gymnastics, 10; Girls’ Softba ll, 12 MICHAEL JONAS DENNIS GEORGE JONES French Club, 9-10; Industrial Ed. Club, 9-12; National Honor Society, 11-12; AV Crew, 10- 12, President, 11-12 STACY A. JONES French Club, 9-10; Girls’ Tennis, 9; Girls’ Track, 10; Freshman Girls’ Volleyball; JV Girls’ Volleyball, 10; Varsity Girls’ Volleyball, 11-12 JAMES M. JUAREZ L Club, 11-12, Secretary; Wrestling, 9-12, Captain, 12; Golf, 9-12; Hoosier Boys’ State, Alternate DEBRA KAY KERSEY L Club, 9-12, Council Member, 12; Varsity Girls’ Basketball, 9-12, Captain, 11 STEVE KERSEY Rifle Club, 9-12, Captain, 11 -12; Rocket Club, 9-12, Vice President, 9, Secretary, 10, Presi¬ dent, 11-12; Drill Team, 12; President, 11, Commander, 12 ANTHONYE KIRCHENSTIEN VICA, 11-12, Reporter, 11-12; Freshman Football; Boys’ Track, 9-11; Freshman Boys’ Basketball; JV Basketball, 10; Varsity Basket¬ ball, 11 20 Seniors LORRI KNOERZER National Honor Society, 11-12; OEA, 10, 12 DONNA ANN KONTOL OEA, 12; Cross Country, 11 JEFFREY A. KORMENDY Band, 9-10, 12; Basketball Pep Club, 9-10, Mascot; Choir, 11-12; Devils’ Advocate, 12; Theatre Arts, 10-12; Thespians, 11-12; Fresh¬ man Football; Freshman Baseball; PIPPIN; UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE; MAME MIKE LAMBERT DOUGLAS L. LANGEN L Club, 11-12, Council Member, 12; National Honor Society, 11-12; Boys’ Tennis, 11-12; Baseball, 9-12; Freshman Boys’ Basketball; JV Basketball, 11; Hoosier Boys’ State ANGELA D. LAUMEYER Basketball Pep Club, 9-12; Football Pep Club, 9-12; Freshman Cheerleader; JV Cheerleader, 10; L Club, 10-12; Student Council, 12; Varsi¬ ty Cheerleader, 11-12; Junior Miss Seniors 21 AMY DIANE LINDAHL Art Guild, 9; Spirit Club, 12; OEA, 9,12; Stu¬ dent Council, 10-12; Powder Puff, 12; French Club, 10 SHERET P. LINDSAY Basketball Pep Club, 9-11; Football Pep Club, 9-11; Freshman Cheerleader, JV Cheerleader, 10; L Club, 11-12; OEA 12; Student Council, 9-12, Secretary, 12; Varsity Cheerleader, 11- 12, Captain 12; Junior Miss ROBERT LITTIKEN CHARLES LITTLEPAGE PAMELA ANN LUTTRELL OEAj 10, 12 SUSAN MARIE MANES Spirit Club, 12; Home Ec. Club, 9-10; L Club, 10-12; OEA, 10, 12; Student Council, 9-12; Girls’ Swimming, 10-12; Girls’ Tennis, 9-10 LENWOOD MARX, JR. JOSEPH MASSENGILL 22 Seniors MAX MASSI L Club, 10-12; Boys’ Tennis, ' 9-12; Freshman Baseball; Varsity Baseball, 10-12; Freshman Boys’ Basketball JAMES ALLEN MATOVINA Industrial Ed. Club, 10-12, President, 12; Na¬ tional Honor Society, 11-12; Hoosier Boys’ State, Alternate ALLEN MAY Industrial Ed. Club, 9-12 MICHELLE MARIE MAYLATH Freshman Cheerleader, JV Cheerleader, 10, Captain; L Club, 10-12; Student Council, 10, Secretary Treasurer; Varsity Baseball Man¬ ager, 10-12; JV Girls’ Volleyball, 10; Varsity Girls’ Volleyball, 11-12 WENDY A. McCORMICK Lowellian, 11; National Honor Society, 11-12; Spanish Club, 10-12; Sunshine Club, 11-12, Vice President, 11, Treasurer, 12; Theatre Arts, 10-12; Thespians, 11-12; TEN LITTLE INDIANS KIMBERLY KAY McINTYRE Band, 9-11; Home Ec. Club, 9-10; OEA, 12; Sunshine Club, 11-12; Theatre Arts, 9-10 JEANNE M. MICHALSKI OEA, 12 ERIC MILLER L Club, 11-12; Varsity Football, 11-12, Cap¬ tain; JV Football, 10; Freshman Football; Boys’ Track, 10; Freshman Baseball; Wres¬ tling, 9-12 Seniors 23 SCOTT MILLER TIFFANY LYNN MITCHELL Choir, 9-10; Foreign Exchange Club, 9; OEA, 12; Theatre Arts, 9-10; Gymnastics, 9-10; GLIMPSES; PIPPIN MICHAEL MITSCH CHRIS MOLDEN SCOTT MOLDEN CHRISTINA MOORE CYNTHIA MOORE MARY KATHRINE MORIARTY Art Guild, 9; Devils’ Advocate, 12; Lowellian, 10; OEA, 12; Theatre Arts, 9-10 24 Seniors Seniors practice the work ethic D oes working interfere with homework? Nowadays, more seniors are working and going to school than ever before. This puts a great deal of pressure on them to do well in school and on the job. “Going to school and working re¬ quires a great deal of organization,” said Scott Miller. Indeed it does, and although most seniors admitted that their job was important to them, they firmly agreed that school comes first. While seniors rank school first, they also put money in second place for importance in their lives. Seniors “The money make i s MY money and I can spend and save as I s fit. Brad Hutton have a lot of expenses with money needed for college, car insurance and just little incidentals. “The money I make is MY money and I can spend and save as I see fit,” said Brad Hutton. Most seniors, however, get more from working than just a salary. Most would continue to work even if they didn’t have to. Work gives them something constructive to do and keeps them out of trouble. Scott Miller said, “Work helps cre¬ ate self-esteem.” Those seniors who succeed at hold¬ ing down a job and maintaining an acceptable grade point average are fulfilling one of the primary objec¬ tives of education—creating respon¬ sible individuals. JOYCE L. MYERS Foreign Exchange Club, 10; Home Ec. Club, 9- 10; OEA, 11-12, Secretary, 12 DANIEL NELSON Seniors 25 DANIEL R. NORRIS LORA ANN OFFUTT Foreign Exchange Club, 9; L Club, 12; OEA, 12; Theatre Arts, 10-12; Thespians, 11-12; Girls’ Track Manager, 10-12; Art Guild, 9 NEIL R. PADLEY BRIAN PAQUETTE MACHELE DAWN PAQUETTE L Club, 9-12, Vice President, 11; National Honor Society, 11-12; Class Vice President, 9- 11, Senior Class President; Girls’ Basketball, 9-12, Co-Captain, 11-12; Varsity Girls’ Volley¬ ball, 9-12, Co-Captain, 11-12; 1986 Lowell Ju- LARRY G. PARKER II Computer Club; Industrial Ed. Club, 9-12; ROTC, 9-12, Squadron Commander; Rifle Team, 9-12, A-Team; Rocket Club, 9-12; Col¬ or Guard, Commander CARLA DEANNE PATCHETT Band, 9-10; L Club, 9-12; OEA, 10; Girls’ Track, 10; Varsity Girls’ Basketball, 9-12 KIMBERLY SUE PATCHETT Foreign Exchange Club, 9; L Club, 12; Lowel- lian, 9-12; OEA, 10, 12; Theatre Arts, 9-10; Girls’ Track Manager, 11-12 26 Seniors DEBORAH LYNN PEARSON Spirit Club, 12; Lowellian, 11-12; Student Council, 12; Theatre Arts, 11-12; Girls’ Swim¬ ming, 9, 11; Girls’ Track, 10; Powder Puff, 12 JOLIE PERCY TAMARA L. PERES Spirit Club, 12; Football Pep Club, 12; Varsity Cheerleader, 12; Gymnastics, 9-11 GARY D. PERIGO ADAM PIATT JACQUELINE MAIRE POOR Band, 9-10; Foreign Exchange Club, 9; OEA, 12 NOELL PRICE WILLIAM QUILLIN Seniors 27 ANDREA REATO JOHN RECZEK GROVER C. REDMON L Club, 12; Freshman Baseball; JV Baseball, 10; Varsity Baseball, 11-12; Freshman Boys’ Basketball; JV Basketball, 10; Varsity Basket¬ ball, 11-12, Captain, 12 KRIS E. BACKE REESE Art Guild, 9; OEA 12 RONALD J. RELINSKI Band, 9-10; Devils’ Advocate, 12, Artist ALICE LORRAINE RENDANT JACQUELYN ANN RENWICK ANDREW ROBERT REUSZE 28 Seniors MELISSA RICHARDS French Club, 10; L Club, 10; Varsity Football, Trainer, 10-12; Varsity Girls’ Basketball, 10- 12, Captain MARK KELVIN RICHARDSON Band, 9-11; Computer Club, 10-11; Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10 GEORGETTE M. RINDFUSS FEA, 12; French Club, 9-10; Home Ec. Club, 10; OEA, 11-12; Pom Pons, 9-10; Sunshine Club, 10-12, Secretary, 11, Vice President, 12; Theatre Arts, 11-12; Thespians, 12; HISTO¬ RY OF HOMECOMING JAMES S. RODRIGUEZ FFA, 11 JULIE MIRIAM ROKOSZ Lowellian, 9-12, Copy Editor, 10, Co-Editor, 11-12; OEA, 9-12, Vice President, 11 JOYCE L. ROSINKO ANDREA CLEARICE ROSS Photography Club, 11; Homecoming Queen NOELLE ROTHROCK Theatre Arts, 9-12; Thespians, 10-12, Lights Head Seniors 29 BRYON K. ROUSH Band, 9-12; Basketball Pep Club, 9-12; L Club, 9; Theatre Arts, 9-11; Thespians, 9-11; Boys’ Swimming, 9-10 TERRY G. RUMBACK Rifle Club, 12; Rocket Club, 12 MICHELLE A. SCHEIDT Devil’s Advocate, 9, 12; French Club, 11; Na¬ tional Honor Society, 11-12; Spanish Club, 9- 12, President, 12 LISA MARIE SCHUTZ JOAN GERMAINE SEARLE National Honor Society, 11-12, Secretary Treasurer, 12; Gymnastics, 9-12, Captain, 12; Girls’ Volleyball, 9-12; Hoosier Girls’ State JEFFREY L. SHAFIER Computer Club, 9-10; Rocket Club, 9-10; The¬ atre Arts, 9-12; Thespians, 10-12; Golf, 9; Aca¬ demic Decathlon, 12 MICHELLE LOUISE SHRYOCK DANNY SMITH Varsity Baseball, 11-12; JV Basketball, 10-11; Homecoming Court, 11-12 30 Seniors KEVIN L. SMITH L Club, 11-12; Freshman Baseball; JV Base¬ ball, 9; Varsity Baseball, 10-12; Freshman Boys’ Basketball; JV Basketball MIKE SMITH SHAWN SMITH COLLEEN M. SMUTNIAK FEA, 9-11; Foreign Exchange Club, 10; Span¬ ish Club, 10; Theatre Arts, 9-12; Thespians, 11-12; GREASE; HISTORY OF HOME¬ COMING; Powder Puff, 12 KEITH WILLIAM SPENCER L Club, 10-12; Student Council, Secretary Treasurer, 12; Varsity Football, 12; Boys’ Track, 9-12; Freshman Boys’ Basketball; JV Basketball, 10; Varsity Basketball, 11-12 MICHAEL SPICER Varsity Football, 11; JV Football, 10; Fresh¬ man Football; Freshman Boys’ Basketball JULIE A. SPRY MARIE THERESE STARCEVICH Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10; Girls’ Track, 10 Seniors 31 MELODY RAE STINGLEY Flag Corp JULIE A. STONER Spirit Club, 12; Choir, 9-11; Lowellian, 12; Theatre Arts, 9-11; Trackette, 10 TERRY STONER Freshman Football; JV Football, 10; Wres¬ tling, 9-11 KEITH STREETER Wrestling, 9-10 TERI SULLIVAN Band, 9-11; Devils’ Advocate, 9; FEA, 9-11; Foreign Exchange Club, 10; Lowellian, 9; Spanish Club, 9-10; Theatre Arts, 11 BRIAN SUTTON 32 Seniors The 12-year wait is over S eniors ... at last! while the entire class feels this way and is anxious to graduate, seniors agreed that this is their favor¬ ite year to be in high school. “My favorite thing about being a senior was being older than anyone else, not taller, but above everyone else,” said Kim Goins. Being a senior is not all fun and games. There are pressures—exams, the future, leaving home—which must be faced. On top of all of that, there is the dreaded “senioritis” which can strike without warning. “Senioritis” caught me at the be¬ ginning of the school year. I still have “We’ve come a long way since that first biology final, but we made it and l can’t think of a better group of people to be graduating with. Jamie Bradley a mild case of it but I guess it’s bound to hit everyone sometime,” said Ja¬ mie Bradley. While graduation is a happy time, it’s also laced with some tears. The majority of seniors are sorry to be leaving behind friends, teachers, pleasant memories and even Mrs. Foss’ term paper. Cindi Harris leaves behind a mes¬ sage to underclassmen. “I want to wish the other classes luck with the rest of their high school years.” All in all, being a senior is wonder¬ ful but onty for a year. As Sheret Lindsay said, “Thank God it’s over!” Seniors 33 TONI LYNN TERRY Choir, 10-12; Foreign Exchange Club, 9; Span¬ ish Club, 9 KELLI DIANE THIELE Lowellian, 9-12, Layout Editor, 10; Co-Editor, 11 -12; National Honor Society, 11-12; Student Council, 9-12; Theatre Arts, 9; GREASE KELLY LYNN TRAVIS Basketball Pep Club, 12; FEA, 10-12, Vice President, 12; Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10; Student Council, 11-12, Student Council President, 12; Girls’ Tennis 10 GARY TUCKER Computer Club, 11-12; Rifle Club, 12 RICHARD VOUGHT DAWN LOUISE VUKSINIC Basketball Pep Club, 9-10; FEA, 9-11; Foot¬ ball Pep Club, 9-10; Foreign Exchange Club, 9- 11; L Club, 10-12; OEA, 9-10; Spanish Club, 12; Theatre Arts, 9-10; Girls’ Track, 9-12; JV Girls’ Basketball, 9; Varsity Girls’ Basketball, 10- 11; JV Girls’ Volleyball, 10; Varsity Girls’ Volleyball, 11; Junior Miss, First Runner-Up KATHLEEN A. WAGNER Band, 9; Powder Puff, 12; Spirit Club, 12; Bas¬ ketball Pep Club, 9; French Club, 10-11; L Club, 9-11; Student Council, 10-12; Girls’ Swimming, 9-11 SHEILA A. WALKER Football Pep Club, 9; Home Ec. Club, 9-10; Sunshine Club, 9, 12 34 Seniors JOHN WENK LIZ WICKER Foreign Exchange Club, 9-10; OEA, 12; Gym¬ nastics, 10 ANGI LIN WILLIAMSON Basketball Pep Club, 9-12; Football Pep Club, 9-12; French Club, 9-10; Freshman Cheer¬ leader, Captain; JV Cheerleader, 10; L Club, 9-12; Varsity Cheerleader, 11-12; Girls’ Swim¬ ming, 10; Gymnastics, 9-12, Captain; Junior Miss PATRICK WINTERS DANIEL C. WISMILLER FFA, 9-10 DENISE JEAN WLEKLINSKI L, Club, 9-12, President, 12; Girls’ Track, 9-12; Varsity Girls’ Basketball, 9-12, Captain, 12; Varsity Girls’ Volleyball, 9-12, Captain, 11-12 TODD YANCEY Seniors 35 Ulhat I remember most is ... Four years ago, the seniors walked the round halls of Lowell High School, unsure, apprehensive and ready for challenges. These freshmen spent their days trying to make sense out of a building with no walls. As sophomores, they knew their way around the building and could devote their time to getting involved and making friends. To become juniors meant moving into the world of privi¬ leges and harder classes of the upper- “The day Carrie Day grabbed Bob Elkins our freshman year, and hilar¬ ious times in our ROTC room home¬ room”—April Fitch “The day in Careers when the movie screen fell on Mr. Mills’ head. I never laughed so hard in all my life.”—Jen¬ nifer Michallick “Term papers for College English, getting lost as a freshman and the bi¬ ology exam”—Wendy McCormick “Friends, good times and cheating on the biology final”—Jamie Bradley “When we were freshmen, homeroom would be filled by 8:05; now nobody gets there until at least 8:14.”—Jim Matovina “Someone started to snore very loud¬ ly during the movie in Mr. Kamanar- offs class”—Jolynn Harris “My friends that I have grown up with all four years, the great plays, my first hour free, the biology fi¬ nal”—Kim Goins “The last senior day and free time”— Jack Fleener classmen. They began to think about college and look forward to that last year. To be seniors meant coming full circle—back to the uncertainty, ap¬ prehension and determination they knew as freshmen, but this time all applied to what lay ahead for them. As seniors, it was also a time for memories ... Michelle Baker “A bunch of us girls went to a basket¬ ball game. Bafia yelled, “Slug Bug” and I ran and hit a patch of ice and fell flat on my face in front of the school with a lot of people around.”— Wendy Hutton Tony Klaus sen “The very first day Starting as a Paula Johnson and Georgette Rindfuss freshman”—Tony Klassen 36 Remember Mosl “Beating Crown Point in tennis and volleyball and tripping down the of¬ fice stairs”—Shelly Paquette “All the things they (the school cor¬ poration) took away from us (the stu¬ dents) over the four years”—Susie Manes Jeff Kormendy “Mr. Wornhoff, the Spirit Weeks, swimming, gymnastics, and dances”—Chrissy Moore “Tardies—I’ve gotten about 300!”— Jacque Renwick “How nice and fun it used to be to come to school but the last two years have been like being in prison. There have been some good times like our pep rallies and some of our games. The best time of all was our Spirit Weeks in ninth and tenth grades.”— Richard Vought t “How for the first time since I was two or three years old, I had some¬ body (teachers) watching me in the bathroom.”—Debbie Behrens “Mrs. Downham—the craziest but best teacher in school. She uses her own ways to relate to her stu¬ dents.”—Julie Stoner “When in lunch two guys were start¬ ing a fight and one of the guys reached in a salad bowl and threw a handful of salad at the other guy”— Michele Johnson “The basketball team losing section¬ als four years in a row”—Russell Hamm “My favorite classes, the good and bad teachers, and my friends”—Paul Conners “The day we hid under our desks in Lab so Ms. Nemeth wouldn’t give us a timed writing”—Kim McIntyre “Our freshman year in track when at a meet while April was on her second lap in the mile run, her underwear fell through her shorts. She finished the race and walked away an embar¬ rassed second place.”—Carrie Day “Getting lost the first day of school my freshman year and the lockers that would not open”—Jeff Shatter “When Chuck and 1 put a skinned Sysie Manes and Kim Klar frog in Sheret’s locker”—Eric Miller Remember Most 37 1986 Hall of Fame Most Athletic Most Talented in Music Most Outspoken Shortest Shyest Most Attractive Class Clown Most Courteous Most Likely to Succeed Most Talented in Art Curliest Hair Con Artist Straightest Hair Most Popular Best Body Best Dressed Mechanically Inclined Most Intelligent Most Dependable Changed Most in Four Years Most Active in School Activities Tallest Most Talented in Theatre Class Spirit Best Couple Denise Wleklinski and Matt Bielefeld Lynette Buchmeier and Jeff Kormendy Jacque Renwick and Curtis Goot Paula Garcia and James Juarez Carol Feddeler and Gregg Barnhart Angi Williamson and Keith Spencer Cindy Kerr and Kevin Smith Kim Goins and Trent Depel Joan Searle and Chuck Vandenberg Karla Cencion and Ron Relinski Toni Wolf and Scott Miller Lisa Schutz and Sava Micic Michelle Scheldt and Jeff Hudson Sheret Lindsay and Mike Cash Dawn Vuksinic, Scott Skorka, Bob Janik Tammy Peres and Eric Nietzel Donna Kontol and Dan Fuller Michelle Baker and Robert Brunner Kelly Travis and Doug Langen Liz Wicker and Tim Eich Shelly Paquette and Craig Eich Deb Kersey and John Wenk Carey Cunningham and Pat Winters Angie Laumeyer and Chuck Littlepage Annie Ross and Brad Stepp Most Courteous—Kim Goins and Trent Depel Best Couple—Brad Stepp and Annie Ross 38 Hall of Fame Best Dressed—Tammy Peres and Eric Nietzel Most Active in School Activities — Craig Eich and Shelly Paquette Hall of Fame 39 Junior Stacey Farley might be explaining to sophomore Kristen Sturgill what she has to look forward to next year. SadeS not as bnisle as doped. who chose pastel shades of toilet pa¬ per as their decorating theme for the North Commons during sectional Spirit Week? Who sold Christmas ribbons, cookie pies and bandanas to raise iioney? The junior class—who else? They can’t be faulted for not trying their best to make a name for them¬ selves in high school. As with past ju¬ nior classes, it was their responsibility to raise money to host the Prom. As a result, they tried many money-mak¬ ing ventures to accompolish the goal. Some of them were not as successful as they had hoped. Luckily, they sponsored a profitable Powder Puff game and Sadie Hawkins dance. With one year of high school left, the juniors have set up for themselves a pretty hard act to follow. During Buckley Homestead Days, Mary Jo After you ' ve TP’d the North Commons, what Elkins helped ROTC sell lemonade. As an else is there to do but celebrate, added touch, she wore an authentic pioneer custome. 40 Juniors free Time? Think Again! T he junior class is new to the idea of free time after having spent two years in supervised study halls. They yearned for the freedom and the time to do what they wanted to do. Was it all they hoped it would be? What do they do with this “time on their hands”? Are the ru¬ mors true? Will free time be abol¬ ished? One disappointed junior, Doug Bryant, isn’t happy. “You need a stupid pass to enter an area you wish to study in (South Commons) just because it’s reserved for honor students. How can I be an honor student if I can’t study in a qui¬ et area?” A new student, Paul Helmich, had another view. “I am new at school and I had no idea about free time, but I think free time is well worth it. I get a lot of work done in free time.” Free time, however, is used for more than just work. “If I have homework due that day, “ Teachers won ' t even give us passes to go to our lockers. That doesn’t sound like free time to me. Kathy Vallee I work on that; if not, I talk with my friends,” said Laurie Gasparovic. Many administrators and teachers are also dissatisfied with free time, but for different reasons. “I think there is a lot of time used unproductively. The pressure on stu¬ dents to achieve after high school re¬ quires maximum productivity while here,” said Dr. Luekens. Mr. Hess echoed those sentiments. “It is difficult to supervise and many students do not exhibit the responsi¬ bility to handle it.” If a change is needed, what’s the solution? Study halls for everyone? “It would stink, We are old enough to be independent,” said Jeff Cale. Sandie Behrens agreed. “I would be upset if I had to be placed in a study hall because free time is a privi¬ lege given only to upper classmen.” The controversy continues. Lloyd Abenath Robert Acree Terryl Alfredson Tracy Altop Craig Anderson Rachel Anderson Scott Anderson Kimberly Andrade Becky Antcliff Daniel Armstrong Chester Asher Janet Austgen Jeanne Austgen Thomas Austgen Kelly Baker Douglas Bakker Gary Barnhill Laurie Basham Sandra Behrens Jodi Beier Jackie Bibich Chris Bielefeld Barbara Black Joseph Blink Nicole Boiler Brian Bonnett Barbara Brown Douglas Bryant Robert Burger Daniel Cade 42 Juniors Jeffrey Cale Tarina Call Kevin Cantwell Lynn Carlberg Lynn Carpenter Bart Case John Castle Aileen Cataldo James Cernak Matthew Childers Kelly Childress Robin Clark Amy Cole Georgia David Ellen Day Thomas DeGonia Petar Dobrijevich Dawn Dockweiler Steve Domanski Susan Donovan Angela Dukes Mary Jo Elkins Dana Ericson Stacey Farley Patricia Feddeler James Fetsch Michelle Frahm Allen Fraley Rodney Fredericks Laurie Gasparovic Jeffrey Gates Christine Grabek Krista Grant Caryn Gray Kimberly Gray Nicole Guske James Hall Rhonda Hamann James Hancock Tara Hand Carl Hardwick Robert Harmston Andrew Haskell Alan Head Tabitha Heilman Paul Helmich Jack Hicks Stacy Holleman Brian Hollister Christine Howerton William Hughes Caryn Hutter Hugh Hutton Timothy Hutton Juniors 43 Donna James Scott James Shannon Joyce Rachel Jusevitch Michael Kenney Nancy Kenney Scott Kiechle Robert Kien Terrye Kirchenstien Glenn Kohanyi James Kramer John Kramer Brooke Krapf Eric Kuiper Melissa Laking Daniel Lambert Sherrie Lambert Donald Lamken John Langmaid Carol Lappie Mickey LaTulip Michelle Lee Kevin Lemp Rhonda Littell . Eric Livingston Jean Loehmer Robert Lotz Cheryl Loveless Mary Lucas Randy Maas IDARNINC: Dating is hazardous I t’s the date you’ve been waiting for with that special person. You want everything to be perfect. But it never fails—something always goes wrong to make you want to die of embarrassment. A poll of the junior class revealed that several of them have lived through such moments. Some of them indicated that the date was wrong right from the start. “We went to a restaurant and when I started to get out of the car, my heel caught on the floor mat and I fell out of the car,” said a junior girl. Another junior found disaster in a case of mistaken identity. “I went to the Mall with my boy¬ friend and I went up to someone I thought was my date and kissed him on the back of the neck. The guy turned around and it wasn’t my boy¬ friend.” “After a movie, my date and 1 went parking. A state trooper knocked on my window,” confessed Rick Kirgan. A tender moment at the end of a date left Eric Livingston blushing. “I was kissing my date and got stuck on her braces.” Maybe Chris Bielefeld takes the honor for having the most disastrous date. “I was double-dating and my friend and his girl were in a fight and my date fell asleep.” It’s almost enough to make you give up dating! 44 Juniors Rusty Maas Carla Malone Mark Mancilla Melinda Mansfield Michelle Martin Ronald Matovina Sheila May Colleen McCarthy Timothy McCormick Wendy McDougall Patrick McGinley Paula McGinley David Metzcus Christine Mikolajczak Laura Miller Jeff Miracle Scott Morgan Jana Morris Scott Morrow Andrea Mortimer Stacey Mueller Karen Mussman Angela Nayman Janet Neighbor Katherine Nisevich Gregory Oberc Richard Odle Michael Ott Patrick Outler Kelly Owen Gerald Pancini Michael Patton Robert Paulsen Lori Pavich Jennifer Peterson Kimberly Peterson James Phillips Joseph Piazza Lisa Pleyer John Polihronis Donna Reeder Gregory Remesnik Stephen Reynolds Christpher Riepe Rachel Rineheart Sandy Ripley Craig Robinson April Ross Dawn Ruley Michael Rupprecht Kelly Ryan Michael Sambrooks William Schara Julie Scheiwe Juniors 45 Robert Seitzinger Loral Sherck Paul Skorka Mary Slinn Deborah Smith James Smith Kristina Smith Dawn Spry Juli St. Pierre Patrick Starcevich Sherry Stavem Michelle Stegenga Timothy Stegler Duane Stevens Patti Stoner Adam Tauber Thomas Terrana David Tishey Barbara Tucker Brian Tucker James Tully Kathy Vallee Mario Valtierra Todd Vandenberg John Vuksinic Kerri Watson Corey Wedding Michelle White Tommy Williamson Robert Wisch Wayne Witten Eric Wornhoff Steven Zawadzki Christine ZUgel 46 Juniors “I’d newer tell my parents that •.. I t is said that high school students rarely communicate with their parents. Lowell juniors proved themselves not to be an exception considering their responses to a poll. Juniors were asked what they would never tell their parents. Not surprisingly, the majority of the re¬ sponses were left unsigned. However, a few brave souls volun¬ teered their names. The Girls’ Golf Team admitted, “We’d never tell our parents that we tried to TP Mr. Farley’s house.” “1 moved my dad’s ‘oldies’ records due to a lack of closet space. I put them under the laundry tub which overflowed and warped the records,” said Michelle Martin. The rest of the confessions were anonymous when juniors were asked, “What would you never tell your par¬ ents?” “ ... that I bought a .38 caliber gun.” “ ... that I TP’d Melissa Laking’s house.” “Friday and Saturday nights.” “ ... that I plan on moving in with my boyfriend after mid-term gradu¬ ation next year.” “ ... that I lost my $45.00 calcula¬ tor.” “ ... that when I was baby-sitting, a microwave dish blew up.” “1 ate my dad’s ice cream.” “ ... that it was me who made my father’s boxer shorts pink by not sepa¬ rating the laundry.” ”... that an LHS student, shortly after having an accident, was driving my car and put it in park while it was still moving.” Maybe what parents don’t know will let them live longer lives! Mike Sambrooks doesn’t find donating blood Junior Michelle Martin and Wendy Hutton to be a rewarding experience at the moment, discuss Student Council business. Juniors 47 SopRowiOJlfiS p ifipa Led (jolt tougKeii yeais hcy’re no longer the new kids on the mock but theyrre not in charge yet either. Ifhey’re sophomores. Clasiei have started to get more difficult. Study halls become a time for more serious studying. Gone are the Careers classes and introductory courses. Now that they’ve learned the ropes, the sophomores also have taken on the added responsibility of organizing their class and sponsoring fund rais¬ ers. Candy sales and the Christmas Dance help build their treasury to pay for next year’s Prom. The year has been a training ground for them. Next year comes free time and an even bigger role as planners and organizers of class events. Michelle Martin serves a powerful volley to Kyle Weaver has the pressures of being a soph- Lowell ' s opponent. Many sophomores played omore under control. His motto: Keepasmile key positions on the volleyball team. on your face. Sophomore class officers are (left to right): Kara Duncan. President; Brian Moser. Secre¬ tary Treasurer; and Nadine Brindley. Vice- President. Freshman Mike Smolek far left) gets help on his grammar from two seasoned English stu¬ dents. sophomores Pat McMillan and Steve Santy. Sophomores 49 Scott Adams Eric Anderson James Anderson Nanette Anderson Donald Arnold Brian Asbury Paul Atherton Danny Bailey David Bailey David Bardwell Ruth Barnhill Douglas Basham Mark Bean Laura Bedoian Yolanda Benavides Melissa Biggs Susan Billard Brian Black Carrie Blink Tracy Boer Billie Boling Doug Bradley Michael Briggs Nadine Brindley Bobbiett Broe Camille Brown Christopher Brugh John Brugh Laura Bukent Billy Burns “Psst—I’ve got a message for you.” N otewriting—A special mes¬ sage to a special friend— Fold carefully—Pass during or between classes. Almost everyone is familiar with this routine that goes with notewriting. Sophomores seem especially skilled at this craft. With such a busy schedule of classes, when do they have time to write correspondences? Out of 149 sophomores polled, 19% said that their English class was the best and easiest class to write notes in. It’s easy to pass them off as compositions. The next best class for writing was Geom¬ etry, with 15% of those polled choos¬ ing it. When’s the best time to pass a note? The majority of sophomores de¬ cided that during class was best. Which classes? Again, English was chosen as the prime time for passing a note with Geometry again being in second place. The problem now becomes dealing with the possibility of being caught. Should the teacher read the note? Al¬ most everyone said, “Absolutely not!” What’s the secret to successful note-writing and passing? Tabitha McDaniel and Pat McMillan claim to know. They say they’ve never been caught writing or passing a note—at least until now! MrOM, oLonry HuU) io j 4 oad ( - 50 Sophomores Jacquelyn Burt Rachelle Burton Jeffery Busselberg Angela Cale Mindy Call Marion Campbell Susan Cermak Tina Conner Denise Corning Michelle Corning Leon Corns Diana Cotner Tanya Cunningham Donald Curtis Ross Cusic Sean Cwik Eric Dancula Kelly Darner Shelley Darner Christopher Davis David DeEspinosa David Denney Susan DeVine Tracy Deyarmin Cynthia Duncan Kara Duncan Kelly Eakins Shawn Ebert Denise Echterling Robin Erb William Evans Gregory Faverty Julie Feddeler Tina Feddeler Frank Fiarito Vicki Fitch Michelle Florence Bonnie Ford Michael Forgey Stephanie Fox Richard Frederick Renee Fredericks Jennifer Frigo Christina Fry Shelli Funston Kendall Garrison Tina Glassman Joe Goss Lynn Grant John Gray Tracie Griffith Douglas Grzych James Gulledge Raymond Haake Sophomores SI Deborah Hall Victoria Hall Lori Haluska Melissa Hammersley Wendy Hammersley Philip Hansen Sharon Hardesty Christopher Harper Kevin Hayden Richard Heilman Dawn Henderson Richard Hill Wendy Hitzeman Thomas Hudak Douglas Hurst Deanne Janik Lisa Johnson Curtis Jones Stefany Jones Raquel Juda Jeffrey Justice Jeffery Kelley Joseph Kenny Leon Kenny Teresa Kersey Tory Kincius Michelle Koppen Fred Kroll Marisa Krupa Kathryn Lamken Daniel Lapina Donna Lapina Angela Lappie Timothy Layer Curtis Lechner Richard Leeney Christopher Leininger Bret Leonard Reginald Llewellyn Daniel Mares Debra Marine Michelle Martin Mark Massi Lynne Mates Jennifer Mathias Christopher Mayden Candice Maylath Lee Maynard Elizabeth McCarthy Donald McCormick Tabitha McDaniel Patrick McIntosh David McKee James McKee 52 Sophomores k A Patrick McMillan Dawn McNeely Melisa Merkel Rusty Merrills Steven Metz Michelle Meyer Deborah Michiels Sue Michiels Angeline Mikolajczak Becky Milde John Miller Michael Miller Michael Millsap Amanda Mitchell Pamela Mitchell Michele Morrow Brian Moser Sandy Mueller Robert Myers Ronald Myers Jeffery Nelson Ryan Nestor Michelle Northcutt Elmer Norton John Oleson Christopher Oman Peggy Paczkowski Lee Ann Parks Tracy Parrish Jon Percy Seeing double—eight times! I magine walking down the hall¬ way on your way to Geometry and seeing yourself pass by! Are you in the Twilight Zone? Probably, unless you are one of the four sets of twins in the sophomore class. Kelli and Shelli Darner, Robbie and Ronnie Myers, and Jennifer and Janine Smith are identical twins; Dan and Dave Bailey are fraternal twins. Twins, identical at least, enjoy many advantages that individuals don’t. Switching classes has been a favorite pastime of these sophomores since they started school and they haven’t been caught at it yet. If the twins do get in trouble, there’s an easy escape. “We can blame it on the other one,” said Jennifer Smith. All the twins have the same set of friends and they are very close. How¬ ever, they are still individuals with their own personalities. In addition, “It’s nice to always have a friend. Dan Bailey each twin also tends to be the opposite of the other. Besides being fraternal, or non¬ identical twins, the Baileys are noth¬ ing like each other. “Dan is quiet and a little shy, but I’m louder and more open” said Dave Bailey. Being a twin can have its draw¬ backs too. The biggest disadvantage is that the twins are constantly being mixed up by others. The Myers’ par¬ ents put numbers on their shirts when they were younger to keep them in order. The Smiths used name tags. Other disadvantages include hav¬ ing to share a birthday and presents. They also don’t have a day that they can really call all their own. All the disadvantages are outweighed by a major positive fact. As Dan Bailey said, “It’s nice to always have a friend.” Sophomores 53 Sandra Perkins Allen Peterson Jeffery Phillips Jeffrey Pickett Jennifer Poor Thomas Pulley David Purkey Candace Quale Carla Rauch Rhonda Remesnik David Richardson Diana Richardson Frank Rindfuss Jennifer Rogers Tony Rokosz Christopher Rosenthal Kevin Rosenthal Philip Rothrock Scott Roush Jason Rowe Catherine Roy John Ruley Deborah Russel Laurie Ryder Steven Santy Janice Scheckel Melissa Scheidt Jeffrey Scheiwe Robin Schmidt Paul Schrader Melissa Schutz Cindy Shell David Smith Janine Smith Jennifer Smith Michael Smith Michael Smolek Janet Sone Laurie Spry Terese Starr Darla Stepp Gina Steward Shannon Stiener Danette Stoner Victor Strain Heather Strickhorn Valerie Strong Edward Stryzek Kristen Sturgill Penny Summit Walter Suslowicz Brent Swift Janet Sypult Caren Szczerbik 54 Sophomores Laura Talarek Robert Taylor Charles Thiele Kerry Thompson Laura-Ruth Tishey Tina Travis Joseph Valles Mark VanDommelen Ryan Viers Shane Walker Suzanne Warchus Kyle Weaver Casey Wedding Denise Wernersbach David White Todd White Arthur Wilkerson Randall Wilson Thomas Wisch Sand i Woodke Tammy Woodworth Mike Wytrzyszczewski Dennis Yuhasz Jeff Zak Teresa Zak Paula Zatorski Tracy ZumMallen Sophomores 55 Round halls and no walls can be quite an ad¬ justment for freshmen like Chuck Reeder. Open spaces don ' t always MeOiK yieejdoM. hey came looming for the freedom and variety of high school The freshmen f° un BH e variet y ‘ n the types of class Bd activities offered to them. But (hey soon discovered that high school doesn’t have as many freedoms for freshmen as they expected. While variety in classes exists in the electives offered, not many of those classes are available to fresh¬ men. They follow a very prescribed curriculum for the first year. New credit requirements were put into ef¬ fect this year and the freshmen are the first class to have to fulfill them. In addition, assigned study halls where quiet is the primary rule les¬ sens a freshman’s freedom even more. The freshmen weren’t put off by these pressures. They found ways to express themselves by becoming in¬ volved in activities such as theatre, sports and class-sponsored events. The freedoms and the choices will become more abundant. The fresh¬ man are up to the challenge of them. During freshmen orientation held during the summer, students new to Lowell tour the building to find their classes more easily on the first day of school. Freshmen class officers are (left to right): Scott Eaker, Vice-President; Andre Hernan¬ dez, President; and Daryl Alkire, Secretary Treasurer. Freshmen 57 Daryl Alkire Charles Abraham Jacqueline Adamski Sherrie Adank Maurissa Afanador Sam Ambrosini Clinton Anderson Jennipher Anderson Holly Antcliff Jason Arlet Christopher Arnold Rebecca Bach Karin Bakker Brett Barta Mark Beenes Kenneth Belshaw Robbie Berg Jonathon Bielefeld Richard Boer Ray Bowman Sondra Brawley Alfred Broe Barry Brown Jason Bruce Robyn Brugh Benjamin Buchmeier Michael Buchmeier Bryan Burger Wendy Bums Terri Bush 1$ it real or just infatuation? A n excited freshman girl runs down into the locker bay shouting to her friends, “John Smith, the captain of the foot¬ ball team, asked me out! I think I’m in love.” Is this really a relationship based on love or is it just infatuation? Can freshmen and seniors have anything in common? What is the attraction? Carrie Schmidt, a freshman dating a sophomore boy, said, “Maturity at¬ tracts me to an upperclassman be¬ cause guys my own age are more im¬ mature.” Some freshmen were bored with their own classmates and looked for new relationships among older stu¬ dents. Still others were impressed with upperclassmen who drove nice “Maturity attracts me to an upperclassman because guys my own age are more immature. ” Carrie Schmidt cars or were popular. However, in most of the relation¬ ships, there were more solid founda¬ tions for the attraction. “I enjoy her personality and sense of humor better than those of younger girls,” said John Rastovski, a fresh¬ man who prefers an upperclassman. Carrie Schmidt agreed that there was more to older dates than just ma¬ terial things. “They can teach you what a rela¬ tionship really means.” Regardless of the spread in ages, most freshmen agreed that a relation¬ ship should be based on a solid friend¬ ship first. As John Rastovski said, “I can re¬ late to her as a friend for the many things she likes to do.” 58 Freshmen Douglas Bushnell Randy Cacini Tamatha Campbell Teri Campbell John Cappadora Scott Carey Emil Carlin Jeremy Carlin Jody Carlson Kimberly Carlson Christine Carson Philip Cataldo Tricia Clark Michael Cluver Julia Conners Katy Cook Lela Corning Andrew Cory Theresa Crotty Tony Curtis Laura Dancula Francis Davis Jennifer DeLauro Patrick DeVine Neal Dixon Sherri Dockweiler Kara Dokupil Christopher Donaldson Michelle Donovan Stacie Drew Scott Dubord Rochell Dulin Krista Duncan Kirk Durall Tina Durr Scott Eaker Robert Easto Mindy Eaton Beth Eickelberger Jerry Elders Christopher Ewert Matthew Felder Pamela Fetsch Angela Fisher Carrie Fisher Gwendolyn Fleener Kimberly Frahm Wendy Fuerstenberg Matthew Fuller Heather Garrison Kristi Gentry Tina Glade Timothy Goldman Candace Goot Freshmen Brian Graham Mickey Griffin Joel Guske Edward Hadders Tina Hadders Shelley Hall Traci Hamann Ronald Hammond Laura Hardwick Julie Harris Tonia Hatch Heather Hausmann Jefferie Havens Michael Hayden Kelly Hayes Kim Henig Denny Henderson Todd Henley Andre Hernandez William Herochik Shane Herron Juanita Hill Amy Hine Christopher Hooley Elick Hoover Shane Horsley Mary Ann Horton Bryan Howard Heather Hug Gregory Hughes Keith Hughes Kristine Huseman Gregory Ilko Carey Jackson Laura Johnson Sherri Johnson Barbara Johnson Neil Jones Christopher Jusevitch Mark Kacius Lori Kaiser Wayne Kala John Kelly Margo Kepes Julie Knowlan M. Kohlmeyer Donald Kontol James Langen Sarah Langmaid Susan Langmaid Jeanette Lankford Wendy Lasher Alyssa Laumeyer Scott Lauth 60 Freshmen Dustin Lawrence Carla Lawyer James Lemp Jason Lewis Shelly Lloyd Laura Loitz Tammy Loveless Emmett Lovely Larry Lucas James Majdak Kristen Martin Daniel Marx Julene Maryonovich Michael McLean Moira McMillan Gregory McNeiley Thomas McNorton Jason Mentink Angela Mercede Judy Milde Cory Miller Jason Miller Jennifer Miller Kyle Miller Chase Mitchell Steven Mlynarczyk Fred Molden John Moore Michael Morgan Jennifer Morrow It’s not easy being the new hid P ennies, ducktape and the bathroom are dreaded omens for freshmen as they enter high school. They’re all part of fresh¬ men initiation. But have the seniors become all talk and no action lately? Surprisingly, a poll taken of the freshmen show that the number of initiations has been decreasing each year. “It was bad a couple of years ago, but now it has cleaned up,” said fresh¬ man Jon Bielefeld. All freshmen are still teased, picked on or called “rines” but the serious problem of initiations seems to have solved itself. In years past, it was a common sight to see freshmen taped to poles around the school with ducktape. Penny-pushing races used to take place regularly in the Multi-Purpose It’s kind of a part of fun in high school. There’s really no harm done.’’ Carrie Schmidt. Room during lunchmods. The “royal flush”, the most serious of the initi¬ ation tricks, was finally stopped. Yet, with all the stories told to in¬ coming freshmen and with all the warnings given, very few initiation acts take place. “I heard it was really bad, especial¬ ly the bathrooms, but nothing ever happened,” said one freshmen. Also surprisingly, many of the freshmen polled almost looked for¬ ward to this breaking-in time. “It’s kind of a part of fun in high school. There’s really no harm done,” said Carrie Schmidt. For the seniors, this is an initiation for them too. They get their chance to finally be the ones in charge. Noelle Rothrock, senior, said, “The joke usually stops a few weeks into school once the initial shock of being a senior wears off.” Freshmen 61 Paul Nisevich Timothy Norton Penelope Oleson Ethan O’Neal Joshua Oppenhuis Kristi Patchett Darren Patchin Lisa Patton Todd Peres Paula Peterson Vickie Peterson Alicia Phillips Mark Ping Curtis Polus Becky Potter Timothy Powers Jeffrey Pruett Jim Purkey Sherri Radnick John Rastovski Jeffery Rauch Lori Reed Charles Reeder David Reese James Rish Cristina Rizzo Jason Robinson Sharon Rosinko Laura Rowley Pamela Russel Matthew Russell Bonnie Rust Eric Rust Hilary Rux-Tully Joseph Schara Derek Schiola Carrie Schmidt Robert Schmidt Angela Schroeder John Schupp Elizabeth Seberger Erika Seydel Bridget Shafier Keith Sharkey Trisha Shipley Douglas Shown Sherri Simale James Simmers Lisa Sizemore Kim Skorka Russell Slinn Jason Small Cassandra Smith Raymond Smutniak 62 Freshmen Robert Sneed Matthew Starr Scott Stegenga Melissa Stevens Donnie Stingley Michelle Straka Scott Sutton Cheryl Swart Julie Swart Jackie Swift Robert Tarr Hope Tauber Kasalya Taylor Kimberly Taylor Robert Taylor Steven Taylor Julie Thrall Alfred Tilton Thomas Trainor George Trajkovski Thomas Travis Keith Trueblood Terrence Tucker Bryan Turner Christopher Valtierra Jamie Vasko Larry Vick Bonnie Warner Jeffrey Wein Darcy Weller George Wesselhoft Dwayne Whybrew Melissa Wicker Shawn Wietbrock Randall Williams Kimberly Willison Christine Wilson Clarence Wilson James Wilson Wendy Wilson Gary Winters Lisa Wolwark Scott Wright Lori Zander Jonathan Zarych Michael Zweck Freshmen 63 7 ie.’s wone. to fcfye, 4.0H Rayjudes! With delicate grace, Kim Palchett helps put the finishing touches on the window OEA decorated for Homecoming. Seniors Dawn Vuksinic and Michelle Shryock celebrate their team ' s victory in the Powder Puff game. The Spirit Club, newly organized this year, completes another successful pyramid with a final flourish — collapsing. 64 Student Life T he only social activities stu¬ dents from a school in the country like Lowell can at¬ tend are hayrides and square dances. Right? THINK AGAIN! Check the activity calendar to see it packed with enough events to please every taste. The Homecoming, Christmas, Sa¬ die Hawkins Dances and Prom suit people who prefer the formal or the casual in their social lives. For more entertainment, the fall play and spring musical continually impress audiences with their air of professionalism. For those who prefer to sit back and relax rather than make their own fun, an evening of theatre is for them. To help the community, Student Council sponsors the Blood Drive each year. They have continued to surpass their goals and set new re¬ cords with the help of students. The increasing number of donors serves as encouragement to those who consider helping their fellow man. With so much to do, who has time to sit in the barn with the animals? Chuck Littlepage doesn ' t seem interested in getting involved with a juicy story Chris Zugel has for Kathy Nisevich. Kim Andrade and Jackie Bibichfind time for homework and a good laugh during free time in the North Commons. Student Life 65 Shelly Paquette is congratulated by her fellow contestants after winning the ti¬ tle of Junior Miss. Jolie Percy entertains the audience with her rendition of Shirley Temple ’s On the Good Ship Lollipop . Junior Miss contestants are presented to the audience in their formats at the start of the pageant. Fourteen senior girls participated in the annual event. The girls perform a choreographed rou¬ tine while judges evaluate them on their poise and appearance. 66 Junior Miss Paquette wins title O n September 21, senior Shelly Paquette was named Lowell’s Junior Miss for 1986. She also won the judge’s interview and scholastic achievement portions of the contest. Dawn Vuksinic was first runner-up and the winner of the Poise and Appearance, Creative Talent and Youth Fit¬ ness awards. Angie Laumeyer was named second runner-up. Other winners were Angi Williamson in the Performing Talent category and Carrie Day who was voted on by the other participants to receive the Spir¬ it of Junior Miss title. Although the 14 senior girls participating admitted that their association with the pag¬ eant meant a lot of hard work, they also had a lot of fun. “I’d do it again if I had the chance,” said Sheret Lindsay. The twenty-third annual pageant was again sponsored by the Southlake County Business and Professional Women’s Club with Don Holt serving as master of ceremonies. The au¬ dience enjoyed the feeling of competition. One sophomore student said, “I went because when I am a senior, I want to be in the pro¬ gram.” First runner-up, Dawn Vuksinic, dis¬ plays her talent while taking on the role of a baby in the talent segment of the competition. Her efforts won her the Creative Talent Award. The crowd shows its approval of the judges’ choice of Shelly Paquette as Lowell ' s 1986 Junior Miss. Junior Miss 67 Mary A nn Slinn looks for an opening to pass the ball. Hot on her heels is the opposition, a freshman. Sheret Lindsay goes over strategy with a teammate on the junior senior Pow¬ der Puff team. They won decisively over the freshman sophomore team. The junior senior team (on the left) is determined to stop any assault by the freshman sophomore team in the annu¬ al Power Puff game. Chuck Vandenberg, Jim Matovina and Lora Offutt helps OEA decorate a store Matt Bielefeld get into the spirit on Ha- window for Homecoming, waiian Dress Day. 68 Homecoming Fans go Hawaiian Y ou could feel it in the air—the fun, the an¬ ticipation, the spirit. Homecoming was near. Classes were getting together to orga¬ nize their ideas and plans to carry out the Hawaiian theme chosen for Homecoming by Student Council. During Spirit Week, students carried out daily themes chosen by the cheerleaders and tried to earn links to win the Spirit Stick at the end of the week. The first activity of Spirit Week, Powder Puff, was frigid and muddy. The heat of the bonfire was appreciated but the victorious junior senior team provided their own warmth by “smoking” out the freshmen sophomore team. “Spirit Week is a time for classmates to put their heads to¬ gether and strive for a common goal.” said senior cheerleader, Angie Laumeyer. The classes continued their show of spirit by decorating windows of local businesses and building floats for the parade on Homecoming night. Spirit was running high with a Hawaiian flavor but the most important part of Homecoming was still ahead—the game with Calumet. Homecoming 69 Hurricane hits big night I t was a dark, cold, rainy Friday night as the Red Devils’ fans trudged their way up the stands, wondering what would happen that night. It was hardly the atmosphere for a Hawaiian Homecoming or a luau. Before the game, the cheer¬ leaders decorated the locker room for the players, and the managers served cake in an an¬ ticipated celebration of an up¬ coming victory. All week, the players were anxious about the moment and it was Finally here. Coach Lorig said to his team, “This could be one of the most important games in your ca¬ reer.” During half-time, senior ath¬ letes and their parents were rec¬ ognized. The main event was the crowning of senior Annie Ross as Homecoming Queen. The early celebration was a good sign because the Devils’ hard work and determination won them a 14-2 victory over Calumet. Even though the weather tried to spoil the even¬ ing, the team and the fans couldn’t be disappointed. 70 Homecoming the Members of the 1985 Homecoming Court pose for pictures. They are: (left to right) Rusty Merrills. Jeff Kelley. Nicole Guske, Eric Wornhoff, Deia Clark, Dan Smith. King and Queen An¬ nie Ross and Brad Stepp, Melinda Bur- chell, Bob Janik, Paul Skorka, Kerri Watson, Brian Moser and Missy Ste¬ vens. Homecoming 71 Carey Cunningham played the part of Vera Claythorn accused of causing the drowning death of a young boy. William Blore (Matt Francis) takes charge of the investigation into the deaths of the guests invited to Indian Island. f ' J All not what it soems magine yourself being in¬ vited to Indian Island for a peaceful vacation given to you by an anonymous host. However, after you arrive, you discover your holiday is filled with accusations, murder and suspense. If you can visualize this, then you could appreciate the predicament of the charac¬ ters in the fall play, TEN LIT¬ TLE INDIANS. Twenty-five students audi¬ tioned for the cast of 11 mem¬ bers. They were under the di¬ rection of Mrs. Downham who replaced Mrs. Ciochina on leave. She wanted the flavor of an English drama and, there¬ fore, the cast had to take on English characteristics. “The English accent that was used in the play was very hard at first but after a while, it be¬ came a part of me,” said Wendy McCormick. In a short amount of time, the crews had to construct an Eng¬ lish seaside home, complete with a fireplace. Despite the perfect setting for a relaxing vacation, the au¬ dience was in for a surprise, as one by one, the cast was killed off. As they soon found out, ap¬ pearances were deceiving. Fond of the good life and a soldier of fortune. Philip Lombard (Rick Kirgan) resents any investigation into his past. As the self-righteous Miss Emily Brent, Wendy McCormick points out that the Indian figures, like the guests, are dis¬ appearing, one by one. Fall Play 73 Rusty Merrills and Keith Spencer were in the competition for Most Creative Costume as Minnie and Mickey Even Coneheads Kyle Weaver and Mouse. Heather Strickhorn enjoy the music. IMo tricks—Just treats Orville Redenbacher selling his gour¬ met popcorn at Lowell ' s Halloween Dance? Think again! It ' s our own Ma¬ jor Rineheart. T rick or treat! No, not door-to-door but at Lowell High School on October 30 at the new Hallow¬ een dance. Oreo cookies, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Orville Re¬ denbacher came to celebrate at this costume party. There was no limit to the creativity and va¬ riety of costumes students and staff showed up wearing. The idea for the dance was inspired by senior Deb Pearson. She organized the event with the help of the rest of her class. Prizes were awarded in sever¬ al categories of costumes. And in a secluded corner of the dance floor, Mrs. Riggle, in cos¬ tume, told the fortunes of those seeking supernatural advice. It was truly a night for ghosts, goblins and ghouls to come out in full force to start a new Lowell tradition. Halloween Dance 75 Steal a kiss under the mistletoe W ho needs mistletoe at Christmastime to snatch a kiss from that special someone? Not the guests at the annual Christ¬ mas dance sponsored by the sophomore class. They were al¬ ready “under the mistletoe”, according to the dance’s theme. The dance is a traditional semi-formal affair and the trend in fashions turned to tea length or shorter dresses. Al¬ most gone were long formats. Style was more important than keeping the tradition of longer formal wear. Ladies also turned to lace and designer hose to fin¬ ish off the look. Slow music, Christmas deco¬ rations and a nip in the air, helped set the holiday mood as Christmas vacation began. 76 Christmas Dance Christmas Dance 77 Red Cross workers check blood samples for typing and diseases. A Red Cross volunteer gets vital statis¬ tics from Mr. Hess before his blood is drawn. Before junior Donna James donates blood, her temperature, blood pressure and blood type are checked by the Red Cross workers. 78 Blood Drive This blood ' s for you O n January 17, the Stu¬ dent Council again made its annual contri¬ bution to the community with the Blood Drive. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Thurner, the group outdid itself, collect¬ ing 146 productive units. Mrs. Thurner said, “I thought it went off well. I was pleased with the turnout.” Over 90 of the 146 units were donated by first-time donors, many of them Lowell students and faculty members. “I thought it was a good idea because when you give blood, you know you’re saving a life. It makes you feel good,” said Dana Ericson, a first-time do¬ nor of blood. Again the Blood Drive was held in the South Commons in the hopes of taking the “mys¬ tery” out of donating blood by placing it in an open space. Carol Lappie, junior, said, “It allows people to see what the Blood Drive is all about. If it was in a closed area, there would not be as much support for next year because of the lack of knowledge.” Ip recent years, participation in the Blood Drive has grown. With all the controversy over donating blood and the negative light often cast on young people, the annual Blood Drive again shows what spirit we have. Blood Drive 79 John Hudgens and Laurie Basham reg¬ ister for their marriage license be- Stacey Mueller and Shane Piatt find fore taking their vows before Preacher comfortable seats in the bales of hay Naumowich. the juniors used as decorations. .. till death do us part 44T now pronounce you ■ man and wife for the -M_rest of your lives, or until you can’t stand each other, whichever comes first,” said “Preacher” Mr. Naumowich. It may not sound like the promise of a successful life to¬ gether, but it’s all in fun at the Sadie Hawkins Dance which was held on March 22. “Get¬ ting hitched” has long been a tradition of this dance and cou¬ ples look forward to it. Since the ladies can ask the gentlemen of their choice to the event, almost anything goes. The junior class, who has tra¬ ditionally sponsored the event, set a country theme once again and couples generally chose matching shirts with a Western style as their dress. Since this is the last major dance before the Prom, many see this as a chance to secure a prospect for the big event. The juniors use this dance as their last money-making project be¬ fore they must pay Prom ex¬ penses. So, with a slight change in “Preacher” Naumowich’s words, “ ... for the rest of your lives, or at least until after Prom,” the Sadie Hawkins Dance continues a Lowell tradi¬ tion. Shane Walker and Paula Zatorski en¬ joy the music of a slow dance. 80 Sadie Hawkins The Wiz (Matt Francis) shows off his spirit and style which make him so powerful. Mr. Sufana cuts out material for one of the many costumes he designed with the help of one of the stage mothers. Sufana again used his artistic touch to bring a unique quality to the familiar characters in the play. Dorothy (Chris Zugel) tries to calm the fears of the Cowardly Lion played by JohnRuley. The Tinman (Rick Kirgan) and the Scarecrow (Scott Roush) listen to her words of advice. So you want to see The Wiz! “Believe in yourself,” sings the Wiz to Dorothy and her friends. Lowell’s cast and crew of THE WIZ took his advice and expertly transported their audiences to an Emerald City of dazzling costumes and lively song and dance routines. Director Mrs. Debra Cio- china chose the musical for sev¬ eral reasons. First, it represent¬ ed a chance for a group to work together closely to produce a quality professional production. Second, this Broadway musi- cal gave many students a chance to showcase their tal¬ ents. The cast was composed of not only actors and actresses, but also singers, dancers and musicians. The cast again took Dorothy j from Kansas to Oz and brought to life the familiar characters of the Scarecrow, Tinman and the Cowardly Lion, but this time they brought their own magic to the production too. 82 The Wiz Annie Ross and Brad Stepp were crowned Prom King and Queen during the evening. Couples in formal attire dance to the Megan Nomanson and Mike Lambert music of Celebration. sit out a dance at their table. k I Joel Holt serves his date and himself at the refreshment table staffed by sopho¬ mores. Ryan Nestor announces Kathy Nisevich and her date ' s entrance to the Prom held aTWelScherwood Club. Couples feel a touch of elegance Like its theme, the Junior Senior Prom was a “touch of elegance’. Before the actual dance, prom-goers made reservations at their favorite restaurants for dinner. On the evening of May 24, after rolls of pictures were taken by eager parents, couples set off for their special evening. By 8:00 that evening, Scher- wood South Country Club in Schererville had been turned into an elegant spot. As couples arrived, Ryan Nestor, sopho¬ more, announced their names and sophomore Tony Rokosz escorted the couples to their as¬ signed tables. During the evening, couples danced to the music of Celebra¬ tion, sampled refreshments or had their pictures taken by Spa- soff Studios. Before Prom end¬ ed at 11:00, Annie Ross and Bradd Stepp had been crowned King and Queen. The evening wasn’t over. The post-Prom, sponsored by par¬ ents and held at the Hind- quarter, provided more enter¬ tainment, dancing and food for Prom couples. Some Prom go¬ ers even had enough energy left to try bowling next door, formal wear and all. Seniors form a parly train around the Hang Loose Hang Out! You ' re done with your homework. There’s no athletic event this week¬ end. You’ve got the car. Where do you “hang out”? A popular spot in town is Ever¬ green Park. Whether it’s to play bas¬ ketball, sit by the water’s edge or sim¬ ply meet to talk with friends, the park is a pretty place in the outdoors to gather. On a Friday or Saturday night, ac¬ tion moves to the Hindquarter. The lighted dance floor and balcony seat¬ ing attract many students each week¬ end. When hunger strikes, the parking lot at McDonald’s is Filled to capac¬ ity. Fast food competes with fast con¬ versation. To escape town, students flock to one of the many spots in Merrillville. Southlake Mall is a perfect place for the serious shopper or the relaxed people-watcher. Shows and concerts bring out the crowds to the Holiday Star. Or if a simple movie is your taste, one of the Cinemas will probably be showing your favorite. When the weather turns warm, the Y W Drive-In is packed with earfuls of students. While we may suffer the effects of living in a small rural community with few places for young people to go, look around. There’s a world of fun out there! i Sp Evergreen Park appeals to all ages and all types of people. Summer weather means young people flock to the Y t W Drive-In to see three movies for the price of one. Hangouts 87 Probably the most popular spot in town is McDonald ' s. Students congregate there for food, talk and general socializing. Many students spend time at Southlake Mall for other activities besides shopping. It ' s a The Holiday Star provides a night of real ele- popular place for eating or killing time before gance and sophistication whether it ' s a night of a movie at one of the cinemas. a show or dinner. Since the Hindquarter began holding regular weekend dances, it has become a popular spot for the young people of Lowell. 88 Spring Spectacular The Swing and A Cappella Choirs raise Jenny Mathias and Mike Smolek per- t h e ir hands in salute to Hollywood form one of the dance routines choreo- which provides us with so many popu- graphed by Mrs. Lorig. 1 lar songs today. Orville Holcomb was spotlighted at the concert with some of his original songs. Girls of the A Cappella choir perform one of the Broadway hits. ( The finale of the salute to Hollywood ends with a lively dance routine. Choir classes combine to open the show which saluted Hollywood and old time radio shows and songs. Choirs dazzle with Hollywood songs “Hooray for the Choir!” agreed the audience after the SPRING SPECTACULAR ’86 which was a salute to the music of the early days of ' Hol¬ lywood. The Concert, A Cappella and Swing Choirs were featured as they presented a show of song and dance at two evening per¬ formances. Because of the large attendance last year, a second show was added this year. To continue the feeling of nostalgia, the A Cappella Choir entertained with songs from the days of vaudeville and the “Big Band Era” of radio. Music, staging and choreog¬ raphy was arranged by Mrs. Lorig. For two nights, the glitter of Hollywood touched Lowell. Spring Spectacular 89 Bradd Stepp receives his diploma from After having received their diplomas. Mr. Kuruzovich. Superintendent, as the Class of 1986 eagerly wait to hear Shannon Joyce looks on. that they are officially graduated. Life begins for ' 86 The Baccalaureate-Com¬ mencement Ceremony to honor the Class of 1986 was held on June 8. The program began with the invocation by Dr. Richard C. Thistle of the First United Meth¬ odist Church of Lowell. After the presentation of colors by the ROTC Honor Guard and the singing of the national anthem, Reverend Edgar A. Smith of the Lowell Church of Christ present¬ ed the baccalaureate address. The words had a special meaning for graduate Dan Smith since Reverend Smith is his father. The Commencement ceremo¬ ny began with the addresses by seniors Craig Eich, Lynette Buchmeier, and Robert Brunner. A choir selection preceded Dr. Lueken’s presentation of the class. Diplomas were distributed by Mr. John Kuruzovich, Super¬ intendent, and Mr. John Bryant, School Board President. Juniors Shannon Joyce and Kelly Chil¬ dress assisted with the awarding of the diplomas. The ceremony closed with a benediction by Dr. Thisle and the recessional played by the school band. The Class of 1986 joined the ranks of Lowell High School alumni. Graduation 91 Haley’s Comet made its appearance again this year. 75 years after its last appearance. Photo The Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Russia ivas by Sygma the sight of a nuclear disaster. Photo by TIME Heard the news? MIKE: “Look—I’m a big city high school kid and I don’t care about what happens in Rus¬ sia or Libya. I don’t even read the newspaper. Why should a country kid from Lowell be interested in world events?” SUE: “Right! Did you ever think that fallout from the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl could one day affect our food and water supply? Or that if Lib¬ ya and the Middle East de¬ cided to declare war on us, you’re the right age to be drafted? Or that legislators are considering banning some rock music because of the lyrics? Or—” MIKE: “OK! I get the point. Where do I sign up for the newspa- ii ■ am k f _ i ' __ W r mSaS!i- SSS§ ; ' ■ .. — 8 } Sylvester Stallone created the character of The ACHILLES LAURO, an Italian luxury Rambo on the screen and set a whole nation liner, was hijacked by Middle East terrorists ready to fight the enemy. Photo by Nancy who killed an American passenger. Photo by Morgan-Sygma Gano 4 CHALLENGER astronauts take their last walk to their ship. Minutes later, a shocked nation watched as the capsule exploded in space, killing all aboard. Photo by Sherman- Camera 5 “ Refrigerator” Perry of the Chicago Bears led his team to a Super Bowl victory. Photo by Bill Smith Rock stars like Ozzy Osbourne came under fire by legislators to clean up their music lyr¬ ics. Terry White of Indiana was banned from at¬ tending school because he had AIDS. Photo by Robinson—AP Leaders of two great world powers, Chernenko of Russia and Reagan of the U.S. met in a precedent-setting summit. Photo by Fitz-Pat- World Events 93 J ocviiety o|j cdubs add a spice to fcjje Members of Industrial Ed. Club pose with the grandfather clock they were building and later raffled. Club members are (clockwise): Bill Burns. Jim Matovina, Paul Atherton, Jeff Havens, and Kevin Hayden. Mr. Kalbac helps one of the Industrial Ed. Club members work on their float for Homecoming. Join a club. All they do is collect dues, throw parties, and have meet¬ ings once a month to plan more par¬ ties. THINK AGAIN! It would be hard to find a club here that does not do for others. Clubs pro¬ vide service to the school, the commu¬ nity and the members themselves. The Blood Drive sponsored by Stu¬ dent Council; the student bookstore run by OEA; and the Rock-a-Thon held to raise scholarship money for Sunshine Club members are exam¬ ples of clubs’ service. Clubs also encourage the develop¬ ment of skills in business, mechanics, farming and the military. Such clubs also provide opportunities for the fu¬ ture that members may not have had before. But there’s a fun side to clubs. There’s a chance to socialize at dances, banquets, and parties. Clubs add the spice to high school life. At their annual Rock-a-Thon. Sunshine Club members relax, eat and watch scary movies—all for a good cause. Tina Travis and Tory Kincius sort year¬ books after their arrival in the fall. Spirit Club members hold their breath hoping FFA club members discuss projects with this pyramid will be a perfect one for the their advisor. Mr. Bailey. crowd. Clubs 95 Lowellian photographers photograph Swing Choir for the yearbook. Students who joined the publication staff learned about photography, writing and meeting deadlines. Even Sunshine Club members momentarily lose their good mood. Don¬ na James shows the strain of the all-night rocking session hosted by the club. Shelly Paquette, senior class president, helps out freshman Andre Her¬ nandez during Freshman Orientation. Student Council members devel¬ op leadership qualities during their term of office. Craig Eich explains the goals of FEA to interested freshman during orientation. Members of Swing Choir perform one of their numbers at the band and choir ' s Christmas program. Students with a desire to sing and a flair for dance find an outlet with the group. 41 � 96 Clubs Clubs can give new when interest exists You’re taking six classes. Every night you have hours of homework to do. You have a part-time job and you have chores to do at home. Why join a club? What do they have to offer? SHELLY FUNSTON. “1 joined Foreign Exchance Club because it gives me a better understanding of different cultures. It also helps for¬ eign exchange students who come to Lowell get better acquainted with our school and culture.” LAURA MILLER: “I’m in FEA be¬ cause I want to go into education and since FEA deals with children, I will be able to find out whether or not this is the right occupation for me.” DEBORAH BEHRENS: “Sunshine Club gives the student friendship, new experiences and the chance to learn the meaning of doing things for others instead of only for yourself.” SARAH LANGMAID: “I enjoy pep band because I think it’s fun while adding school spirit.” Who needs to belong to a club? Maybe you do. Clubs 97 Clubs work toward a Some clubs and organizations at Lowell have been formed to provide service to the school and its students and staff. Such a club is the newly formed Spirit Club. Under the direction of Dr. Luekens, the group was sure to bring Devils’ fans to their feet at basketball games with their towering pyramid formations. Junior Scott Anderson, one of the group leaders said, “It motivated the fans and gave them something to do.” FEA did little extra things for staff mem¬ bers. Their annual Teachers’ Breakfast is en- for students, staff joyed by the faculty. “It shows the teachers our appreciation for their help throughout the year,” said Jodi Beier, FEA president. Sunshine Club continues the feeling of ap¬ preciation with their Ideal Lady Program and the VAL-PAL tradition during the week of Valentine’s Day. Staff members can expect daily reminders of their service during the week. Thanks to the thoughtfulness and interest of groups like these, school is a much nicer place to be. 98 Clubs Brian Moser sorts carnations for the Spanish Club ' s an¬ nual flower sale. Students could send messages to their favorite people thanks to the club ' s work. Chris Zugel helps out the school and Theatre Arts by vacuuming the theatre during the striking of the set. As members of Student Council, Jodi Beier, Laurie Ga- sparovic, Michelle Lee and Sherrie Lambert discuss plans for the junior class. Clubs 99 Clubs encourage the c ] Some clubs and organizations at Lowell have been formed to provide service to the community. Such a club is the newly formed Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD). Mrs. Hafer helped organize and sponsor the group. Be¬ cause it got a late start, meetings were basical¬ ly informative ones. The Student Council again sponsored the annual Blood Drive and this year surpassed former years in terms of the amount of usable blood drawn. Another annual event is the FEA Hallow¬ een Party for children in the community. “The Halloween Party is FEA’s biggest pro- OS their annual goal ject of the year. It gives our club a chance to serve and become involved with the communi¬ ty,” said Mrs. Lonardi, group adviser. The Sunshine Club also spreads its goodwill to the community. Their food drive, Rock-a- Thon, and donations bring needed help to those less fortunate. Mrs. Riggle, club adviser said, “I feel very strongly about the club’s responsibility to the Lowell community. Ultimately, every act we do is to help serve people in our community.” Thanks to the unselfishness of groups like these, our community is a much nicer place to be. Alyssa Laumeyer leads a group of young girls in a cheer. The cheerleaders hosted a clinic for elementary school girls who one day hoped to become high school cheer¬ leaders. The lead characters in THE WIZ rehearse one of their musical numbers. The Lowell community has continually supported theatre at the high school. Parents of our students lend their support to the work of SATfD, newly organized this year. The community opened its doors and hearts to Herve Poncin, our exchange student from Belgium. The Foreign Exchange Club helped to make his stay and period of adjustment comfortable. Student Council members Wendy Hutton, Shelly Pa¬ quette, and Michelle Martin check over supplies for the group ' s annual Blood Drive. This year’s total draw sur¬ passed past years. Clubs 101 Students who tried out for THE WIZ had to attend dance Brad Hutton discusses the advantages of a future in the workshops before auditions to learn the many routines in Navy with a representative during Military Day. With the the musical. work of ROTC and the Guidance Department, students could learn about the military and the opportunities it has to offer. 102 Clubs Clubs assume role of ] Some clubs and organizations at Lowell have been formed to help students develop skills they can use in future employment or enjoy as a hobby. OEA club members can not only have social gatherings but also have the opportunity to participate in contests which test members’ business skills. Students like Lynette Buch- meier, who placed third in national competi¬ tion, receive notoriety and the chance to com¬ pete against others. VICA club members share the same oppor¬ tunity. The Plymouth Trouble Shooting Con¬ test and the VICA Skill Olympics allowed VICA students spend time in the classroom and in the shop to develop a skill in auto mechanics. to prepare its members Chris Molden, Rob Kopas, Dave Gottschalk, Bob Fraser, Dan Fuller, Brad Hutton and Rich Vought the chance to show off their me¬ chanic’s skill. Industrial Ed. Club members build projects for their own enjoyment and the admiration of others. The grandfather clock drew praise at the Southlake Mall Project Fair before it was raffled off. A farming community like Lowell depends on FFA to help instill pride and develop an interest in agriculture. Clubs like these show that learning can be fun too. Lynette Buchmeier, OEA president, and Ms. Nemeth. OEA adviser, discuss the plans for their evening work¬ shop with club members. The group held an evening meet¬ ing to acquaint members with the procedures of OEA. Clubs 103 Dr. Luekens helps Sheret Lindsay reach her place in the Spirti Club ' s pyramid. This may not be so unusual a dub happening since his job as principal is to help us reach our goals. The costume isn’t Spanish and neither is the fried bread Mrs. Mills is making but the concession during Buckley Days helped raise money for Spanish Club. Few clubs have such a formal affair as National Honor Society to induct its new members. The candelight cere¬ mony symbolizes the search for knowledge in which members engage. Craig Eich and Craig Robinson deliver a Valentine mes¬ sage to Mrs. Kasparian. These cupids helped the French Club in their project. Theatre Arts members, Andrea Mortimer and Carl Hard¬ wick, are the masters behind the scenes during theatre productions. Their work takes them into the light booth or up on scaffolding to make sure lighting is perfect. 104 Clubs Clubs search out the (UJiMssiaaO Take this quiz. Clubs at Lowell a. are only good for selling candy, having dances and collecting dues b. are boring but they get you out of class c. can have you doing some of the most unusual things If you didn’t answer c., then read on to get an education. Where else but as a member of the Sunshine Club could you get the chance to be locked up in school all night to rock in rocking chairs, eat pizza and watch movies for a good cause? If you want to “say it with flowers”, then the to make a statement Spanish Club has the right idea with their annual Flower Sale. Are you nosey? Devils’ Advocate and Lowellian staffers ask the questions and get the answers you “want to know”. Sure, clubs sell things, but not necessarily just candy. With cookie pies or cheese and sausage sales by the French Club, kit sales by OEA, candle sales by Sunshine Club and ban¬ dana sales by classes, you can find enough to eat, wear or give as a gift to keep you set for many years. OK—enough of a review. Time for a retest. Where do you look for the unusual? In a club, of course! Squads chosen as Iplclfi U®®©tt@[R Many think cheerleading is an exclusive “club”. Or that only certain girls can qualify and then all they do is wear short uniforms and look pretty. But really—how many could qualify for membership? To join, a girl must first be maintaining a certain grade point average. She must be agile and co-ordinated with physical strength to form pyramids and perform splits and jumps. These qualities aren’t enough to ensure her the title of cheerleader. After only a few prac¬ tice sessions, she must try out in front of judges who are grading her on poise, personality and not just pretty faces ability. If she’s lucky enough to be chosen, her trial membership begins. There are twice-weekly practices, required attendance and perfor¬ mance at athletic events which could mean cold and rain during football season and long nights when games are away. But always she performs with a smile. Nevertheless, cheerleaders are proud to wear the Red Devil and be a member of a club who helps support Lowell athletes. Hard work? Long hours? Sure—but the cheer¬ leaders wouldn’t have it any other way. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS—Angi Williamson. An¬ gie Laumeyer, Donna Reeder, Kerri Watson. Sheret Lind¬ say, Tammy Peres All the cheerleading squads practice putting together a pyramid which they will perform during half-time of a basketball game. 106 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders 107 Wo ifeouts a te, ok tfle fjieM— QtffeiO OK£S WOt (jOm! 108 Sports How do Lowell students get a great workout? It’s not by just working in the fields but by participating in one of the athletic programs offered here. We’re not just average athletes from a small school who can be intimidated by larger schools. We’re stars who continue to show excellence during competition, even when we’re out¬ numbered. Season records and stat sheets don’t record the spirit and drive of the teams. Individuals like Mike Cash, who lead the basketball team in scor¬ ing during the season, and Miki Mor¬ row and Terrye Kirchenstien, who traveled to State in track, serve as examples of our athletic ability. With a strong and dedicated coach¬ ing staff and such a winning drive, Lowell athletes may just surprise its competitors. If you think Lowell’s an easy win because we’re from the country, then you’d better THINK AGAIN! Did Lowell tag him out or not? Sherrie Lambert shoots for two points in a free throw play. Michelle Bafia, right, is ready to go in for the rebound. This locker room scene is a common sight year-round because of our rigorous athle¬ tic program. Cross Country runners John Langmaid, Matt Bielefeld and Mike Briggs round the tennis courts during a practice run. Odds were against them but team spirit wins W hen the Varsity Football Team walked onto the field for their first show¬ ing at the O’Rama, they knew that the odds were probably against them this season. There were only seven re¬ turning lettermen and the team faced a rough schedule. This would have to be a rebuilding year. Despite all the negatives, the team held in for a season record of 2-7 and a sixth place in Conference. The two wins were in games against teams with whom we were evenly matched, Calumet and Benton Central. “I’m proud of the kids’ efforts this year. They showed a lot of character and encouragement for we only had seven seniors on the team. What the team lacked in experience, they made up for in attitude,” said Coach Lorig. So, while the Devils were outnum¬ bered and out-matched this season, they never seemed to give up as soph¬ omore Kyle Weaver said, “If you do not do what you want, just try harder next time.” An incomplete DeviI pass puts us further away from a move against Munster. Coach Lorig gives instructions to one of his players. While the record may not show it, he felt the team had a successful year because of their determination in each game they played. - ' v ' ,V A, it ' VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM—FRONT ROW: Chuck Littlepage, Eric Miller, Jim Bil- lard, Jackson Fleener, Randy Maas, Terrye Kirchenstien, Brian Tucker, Eric Wornhoff, Jess Tauber, Rob Harmston, Kevin Cantwell, Coach Kent Hess ROW 2: Ron Myers, Kendall Garrison, Don Lampken, Keith Spencer, Alan Head, Jerry Fox. Hugh Hutton, Corey Wed¬ ding, Doug Bakker, Shane Walker, Coach Jules Chopp ROW 3: John Ruley, Tom Hu- dak, Kyle Weaver, Tim McCormick, Mike Ilko, Bret Leonard, Don McCormick, Tom Terrana, Mike Miller, Jeff Pickett, John Gray, Coach Brad Stewart ROW 4: Kevin Ro¬ senthal, Philip Rothrock, Craig Anderson, Al¬ len Peterson, Doug Grzych, Curtis Jones, Rob Myers. David DeEspinosa, Jeff Zak, Rich Fredericks, Pete Dobrijevich, Coach Jim Kiechle ROW 5: Managers Missy Richards, Denise Corning, Yolanda Benevides, and Lori Pavich: Casey Wedding, Chris Oman, Manag¬ ers Cindi Harris, Challa Brown, Marnie Chil¬ dress and Rusty Maas; Coach Joe Lorig 112 JV Frosh Football Spirit kept alive but more fans would help “Get Mad!”, That was freshman player Phil Ca- taldo’s advice for getting motivated for each game he played. Motivation was a key factor throughout the season for both the Junior Varsity and Freshman Foot¬ ball Teams who suffered from a lack of strength and size. In addition, the JV Team had to cope with injuries at various positions which limited the team’s consistency. Nevertheless, JV players like Dave DeEspinosa played to win. “I think of the position assignments and what I’m supposed to do and I go out and do it.” A factor neither team had control over was the lack of fan support. No amount of good advice could make up for empty stands. “The morale of the team was high, considering the amount of support re¬ ceived,” said Freshman Coach Randy Bays. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM—FRONT Chris Oman hands off the ball to Jeff Zak. ROW: John Kelly, Dan Singleton, Bill Hero- chik, Darrin Patchin, Chuck Reeder, Jason Mentink ROW 2: Phil Cataldo, Scott Wright, Cory Miller, Tony Curtis, Mike Morgan, Jim Purkey ROW3: Jim Langen, Matt Felder, Jeff Rauch. Chris Arnold. Al Broe, Rob Taylor ROW 4: Coach Randy Bays. Scott Lauth, Mike McLean, Larry Vick. Coach Tom Renn JV Frosh Football 113 Do fans give the winning edge? As Angi was about to serve the vol¬ leyball, she saw her classmates cheer¬ ing in the front row of the bleachers. Her serve was perfect and her team scored a point. Did the cheering fans have any effect on her performance? Mrs. Hafer, volleyball coach, said, “We appreciate people clapping and being in the stands. We like to see the stands crowded. We put a little more effort knowing people are behind us and cheering us on.” Unfortunately, crowded stands full of cheering supporters is not a typical sight at most athletic events. “Quite often we don’t have enough fan support. If we did have more fans, they would help inspire us to win more games,” said varsity football player Kyle Weaver. While football and basketball play¬ ers can almost always count on filled stands, most of the other sports like tennis or wrestling mention a lack of fan support as an obstacle to their success. Is fan support really the winning edge in athletic competition? One thing is certain; athletes would like to see more than just their parents root¬ ing for them in the stands. A tense moment on the basketball court has Kim Henig ' s undivided attention in the stands. Support for the basketball team also came from outside the school. This billboard was put up on Commercial Avenue. STICK IT TFEM RED DEVILS! Jim Phillips encourages the crowd at the has- Newly formed this year, the Spirit Club pro- ketball pep session held before Sectionals. vided additional fan support during basket¬ ball season. Fans 115 Girls look good but do even better I f you look good, you feel good and the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team looked real good in their new uniforms while backed by re¬ cord-breaking fan support. While the season got off to a shaky start, eight returning lettermen helped bring the team members and their skills together to finish with a Joan Searle and Shelly Paquette spend prac¬ tice time working on their returns. GIRLS’ VARSITY VOLLEYBALL—FRONT ROW: Stacey Gray. Joan Searle, Michelle Maylath, Stacy Jones, Chrissy Howerton ROW 2: Sandie Behrens, Manager; Michelle Baker, Michelle Bafia, Sherri Lambert. Paula McGinley, Shelly Paquette, Denise Wleklinski Michelle Baker and Sherri Lambert rush in to help move Shelly Paquette ' s ball over the net. record of 14-10. “You just get real mad at yourself and then tell yourself to calm down and then just try twice as hard next time,” said senior Joan Searle. With this fired-up attitude, the team was able to defeat Lake Central and Crown Point, two tough rivals, in regular season play. It also took them to the final game of their tournament. Coach Nelson said, “It took the members a while to jell as a team but getting to the finals of tournament was their biggest accomplishment.” It just shows what being good and looking good can do. 116 Girls’Varsity Volleyball GIRLS ' JV VOLLEYBALL Season I$-7 GIRLS ' JV VOLLEYBALL—FRONT ROW: Candice Maylath, Lynn Grant, Jenny Frigo, Stephanie Fox, Gina Steward, Janet Sypult ROW 2: Terri Starr, Miki Morrow, Rusty Merrills. Shelley Stegenga, Lee Parks, Mi¬ chelle Martin, Caren Szczerbik Bridget Shafter, freshman team member, sets up a serve. FRONT ROW: Kim Willison, Lori Zander, Sharon Rosinko, Kim Henig, Kim Skorka, Ja¬ mie Vasko ROW 2: Chrissy Rizzo, Darcy Weller, Julie Harris, Shelley Halt, Jenny Miller, Bridget Shafier GIRLS’ FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL Season 6-7 118 JV Frosh Volleyball Coaching styles differ results are the same The Freshman and JV Volleyball Teams both took unique approaches to their seasons. In a sport usually dominated by fe¬ male players and coaches, Mr. Pete Iussig took on the job of coaching the freshman team. He trained the girls in a military style with hard practices to build strength. The team finished with a 6-7 record which tied the pre¬ vious school record for freshman wins. While the freshman team concen¬ trated on developing physical strength, Mrs. Hafer worked on building the morale and mental atti¬ tude of the JV Volleyball Team. To help, the varsity team and fans of¬ fered support and encouragement throughout the season. “We do better. It always helps to have people there cheering you on,” said Lynn Grant. Add skill to this winning attitude and the result is a 13-7 season record for the team. “The winning record is great because you are trying to teach them to be varsity players, and if they have a winning record, you’ve accomplished a lot of goals,” said Coach Hafer. Both teams took different ap¬ proaches to the season, but the result was the same—victory! Michelle Martin spikes the ball back to her opponent. -A: . . ‘v v • v -Sr M ■ w « .J v « ?j£tm■ %■■ : 5 . : 7-0 ■ ••: v r , • Girls add new look, honors as cross country runners Same old Cross Country Team? Think again! Amidst those familiar faces of returning lettermen like Matt Bielefeld, Tony Novak, John Lang- maid and Jess Tauber was a new look. This year a Girls’ Cross Country Team also represented Lowell. “The inexperience of the team hurt us but not the youth. They work very hard,” said Coach Bob Thomas. 120 Cross Country As a matter of fact, the girls worked hard enough to qualify for Regionals and place third in the com¬ petition. While the girls began this year with little experience in high mileage, a combination of team work, determi¬ nation and Thomas’ training program brought results. Sarah Langmaid said, “It was a good season. We had a great coach; we work hard; we have fun. We couldn’t have done it without Coach and his hill work.” This was a year of organizing, but with all the ingredients for success in place, the girls can look forward to a bright future in their sport. Many times the girls ran with the boys in com¬ petition. Here Mary Ann Slinn runs against Andrean. Lowell came in second. Jon Bielefeld earned the title of Most Valu¬ able Player on the boys’ team. CROSS COUNTRY—FRONT ROW: Trish Feddeler, Maurissa Afanador, Sarah Lang- maid. Heather Strickhorn, Susan Langmaid, Lisa Wolwark, Mary Ann Slinn ROW 2: Coach Bob Thomas, Mike Briggs, Scott Eaker, Ken Berkshire. Brian Graham, Jon Bie¬ lefeld ROW 3: Matt Bielefeld, John Lang¬ maid. Anthony Novak, Jess Tauber. Ryan Viers Records show numbers not individual successes A refreshing swim in a pool on a summer afternoon is great fun and relaxation but the swim teams have turned fun into serious business. This season the Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Teams have met challenges and achieved goals. The boys’ season record of 6-11 does not reflect individual successes of team members. For example. Chuck Vandenberg received a sixth place in the backstroke at Sectionals. Also showing improvement were Bob Wisch and Mike Ilko. On the other hand, the Girls’ Swim Team posted a 7-6 season with the work of all the team members. Espe¬ cially outstanding were team mem¬ bers who qualified for state competi¬ tion. The entire team traveled to the competition to support Erika Seydel in the backstroke; Krista Duncan in the freestyle; and Becky Antcliff, Kara Duncan, Erika Seydel and Krista Duncan in the 200 medley re¬ lay. Season statistics go down in the re¬ cord books. The reaching of individ¬ ual goals, though, is what make for a winning season. The girls are in position for the backstroke as they await the starting gun. GIRLS ' SWIMMING Season 7-6 Conference 4-1 CHAMPIONSHIPS Lowell Invitational Krista Duncan—LSC—lst. ii i 50 free Erica Seydel — LSC — 2nd. in 100 back Krista Duncan — State — 15th. in 50 free A diver from the boys ' team executes his som¬ ersault for the judges. Mike Ilko is caught by the camera at the height of his dive. He was chosen Most Im¬ proved by the Boys ' Swimming Team. 122 Swimming With her team members and fans looking on, one of the girls ' team divers enters the water. GIRLS ' SWIMMING—Row 1: Juli St. Pierre, Erika Seydel, Vicki Fitch ROW 2: Coach George Bader, Sue Manes, Manager; Robin Schmidt, Kara Duncan, Nadine Brind¬ ley, April Fitch, Wendy Hitzeman ROW 3: Coach Beth Wisch, Laura Hardwick, Krista Duncan, Mindy Eaton, Holly Antcliff, Sandy Ripley, Becky Antcliff BOYS ' SWIMMING—ROW 1: Ethan O ' Neal. Dwayne Whybrew, John Cappadore, Neil Jones, Ray Bowman, Joel Guske ROW 2: Coach George Bader, Kara Duncan, Manager; Scott James, Chuck Vandenberg, Trent Depel, Doug Hurst, Chuck Littlepage, Bob Wisch ROW 3; Dan Nelson. Jeff Nelson. Mike Wy- trezyszczewski, Carl Hardwick, Chris Loges, Mike llko BOYS ' SWIMMING Season 6-11 Conference 0-5 Swimming 123 Once summer fun becomes a new sport A summer recreation turned into a new girls’ sport this year—Softball. Every summer, girls played in leagues and for several years, they requested a program at the high school. This spring, Mrs. Terri Liptak, who pre¬ viously had coached the summer teams, was hired to coach the new team sport. While the sport is new to Lowell, many area schools have been playing softball for several years and provide stiff competition for us. Fortunately, many of the girls on the team have been playing together on summer teams and transferred their skills to school team play. They also bring with them several winning summer seasons. All the ingredients for success are there for the softball team. Sherrie Lambert winds up for the pitch. GIRLS ' SOFTBALL—ROW 1: Sandy Mueller. Kris Huseman, Kim Skorka, Kim Henig. Janet Sypult ROW 2: Coach Terri Lip- tak. Sue Billard, April Rodriguez, Chris Howerton, Laura Miller, Michele Johnson ROW 3: Kristen Sturgill, Christine Fry, Mi¬ chelle Bafta. Sherrie Lambert, Paula McGin- ley, Laura Tishey. Cindy Kerr, Manager GIRLS’ SOFTBALL Season 4-15 Conference 2-10 Kristen Sturgill goes over a play with Coach Liptak. Girls’ Softball 125 Not every season’s the same? some are outstanding Not every season is the same, as the Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Teams dis¬ covered this year. The boys volleyed their way through a 3-11 season. “We played as well as we could with the competition in the area,” said Coach Jeff Dhonau. He feels the team has improved the quality of their play as well as their skill as com¬ pared to earlier seasons. Sectionals was evident of this im¬ provement. Doug Langen was able to advance to the second round before being eliminated in singles. In addition to renewed spirit, the team also boasted a new member Herve Poncin, Lowell’s exchance stu¬ dent. “Everybody was friendly and we had a good time. We also improved our game,” said Poncin. While the Boys’ Tennis Team man¬ aged to stay ahead of their opponents. the Girls’ Tennis Team went out and crushed their opposition. “I think we won about all we could have won; it was the best season we’ve had since I’ve been here,” said Coach Dhonau. Much of the credit for their 8-6 re¬ cord goes to outstanding perfor¬ mances by team members. The num¬ ber one varsity doubles team of Shelly Paquette and Wendy Hutton broke school records with a 14-3 season. Lynn Grant, number three singles, has also proved to be a fierce competi¬ tor on the courts. The team took this performance re¬ cord wi th them into Sectionals and posted a 3-3 showing, the best the team has ever done. Both of Lowell’s tennis teams proved that not every season is the same. Here they just seem to be get¬ ting better each year. GIRLS ' TENNIS—ROW I: Amanda Mitch- vem, Gina Steward, Bridget Shafier, Jennie ell, Caren Szczerbik, Wendy Hutton. Shelly Rogers, Sandi Behrens, Christy Carson, Cindy Paquette, Lynn Grant, Dana Ericson ROW 2: Shell, Krista Grant Coach Jeff Dhonau. Amy Cole, Sherri Sta- 126 Tennis Max Massi uses his forehand style to retun his opponent ' s volley. Caren Szczerbik practices her serve before c match. Doug Langen, the team’s most valuable play¬ er, angles to side court to make his shot. BOYS’ TENNIS—ROW I: Keith Hughes. Ja¬ son Lewis, Max Massi, Doug Bryant, Mike Wytrzczszewski, Dave Tishey, Mark Massi, Doug Langen ROW 2: Coach Jeff Dhonau, Herve Poncin, Jason Robinson, Scott Molden, John Polihronis, Brian Hollister, Brian Bon¬ net t, Pat DeVine BOYS’ TENNIS Season 3-11 Conference 0-6 GIRLS’ TENNIS Season 8-6 Conference 3-3 Wendy Hutton, Shelly Paquetti 2nd. Team All Conference Tennis 127 Big win misses Lowell but everyone’s a winner Start with unselfishness and dedi¬ cation. Add hard work and special players like Mike Cash and Grover Redmon. Put a leader and motivator like Coach Steve Leonard in charge. The result is the Varsity Boys’ Bas¬ ketball Team with their best record since 1968. While a chance at a Sectional win never materialized, outstanding sea¬ son performances were turned in by seniors Mike Cash and Grover Red¬ mon. Cash set new school records with 1,325 career points and 497 ca¬ reer rebounds. Redmon consistently scored 16 points per game to lead the team to a 15-6 season record. A lack of size and depth also did not keep the team from providing fans with exciting games. Wins over High¬ land (73-72) and River Forest (65- 57) came in overtimes. A 55-47 victo¬ ry over Kankakee Valley was sweet revenge for a tough rival. The championship win never came, but every player was a winner and every game was a personal victory this season. Blocking by Matt Bielefeld allows Grover Keith Spencer fights to keep the ball out of the Redmon the chance to move in for a basket, possession of Merrillville. Lowell went on to Redmon scored 16.2 points per game this sea- win the game in overtime. 64-62. son. Mike Cash scores another two points against Merrillville which added to his 1,325 career points total. Wheeler looks for an opening to pass despite the blocking of Keith Spencer. The Red Devils defeated them, 69-67. VARSITY BOYS ' BASKETBALL—ROW 1: Jon Bielefeld, Brian Tucker, Jerry Fox, Gro¬ ver Redmon. Chris Jusevitch ROW 2: Coach Steve Leonard. Noell Price, Manager; Matt Bielefeld, Jim Phillips, Keith Spencer, Mike Cash, Kevin Lemp, Chris Bielefeld, Rusty Maas, Manager. Varsity Boys’ Basketball 129 130 JV Frosh Boys’ Basketball i: Team works for wins and also earns fans Emotionally, the JV Boys’ Basket¬ ball Team was ready for any oppo¬ nent, but physically, there was room for improvement. While the team spent a great deal of time improving their shooting skills, weaknesses in ball handling and passing plagued the team. Coach Bruce Farley really devised no strate¬ gy for the season but he did hope to strengthen weak areas and prepare the team for future varsity play. “As a coach, I would like to see the players improve in their skill level and fit into a team concept. We want our players to enjoy the season and feel good about themselves,” said Farley. The goal of this plan is not only a good team but also good fan support. As Farley said, “A good product over the long run will improve fan support.” ® $ $ FRESHMAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL—ROW I: Greg llko, Scott Eaker, Josh Oppenhuis, Mike Hayden, Daryl Alkire. Mike Morgan ROW 2: Pam Fetsch, Manager; Bill Hero- chick, Mike McLean, Keith Sharkey, Scott Carey, Larry Vick, Greg McNeiley, Coach Pete Weiand JV BOYS ' BASKETBALL—ROW l: John Gray, Bret Leonard, Jeff Busselberg, Jim Lan- gen, Eric Livingston, Joe Goss ROW 2: Kyle Weaver, Mike Miller, Dan Lapina, Ross Cu- sic. Jon Bielefeld. Jeff Kelley. Joe Valles, Coach Bruce Farley Mike Hayden scores another two points for his freshman team. JV Frosh Boys’ Basketball 131 Sherrie Lambert wrestles the ball away from Merrillville in a jump ball play. Height, strength help but experience counts Returning letter winners and all¬ conference players like Michelle Ba- fia, Deb Kersey and Denise Wlek- linski offered valuable experience to the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team. This year, the team lost no one to graduation and, while not posting a truly “winning” season, they were competitive in all of their games. In addition to experience, the team cap¬ italized on their height with players like seniors Bafia, Kersey and Baker. Since most of the players have spent several years on the team, they have also developed a team spirit to com¬ plement their shooting ability and physical strength. This season, the girls proved that some things improve with age. Michelle Bafia knocks the ball away from Against Crown Point, Lowell had to fight for Merrillville. an opening at the basket. The Bulldogs won 62-46. 132 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Even Deb Kersey’s opponent stops to admire her form as she sets up for another two points. Amanda Mitchell manages to stay ahead of the opposing guards. VARSITY GIRLS ' BASKETBALL-ROW !: Stacey Gray. Amanda Mitchell. Carla Pat- chett. Mary Ann Slinn, Missy Richards. Kim Gray, Manager ROW 2: Lee Ann Parks. Mi¬ chelle Bafia. Deb Kersey. Denise Wleklinski. Sherrie Lambert, Michelle Baker, Coach Steve Schwanke GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Season 4-14 Conference 2-4 Denise Wleklinski—LSC 2nd team Girls’ Varsity Basketball 133 With the help of Maurissa Afanador (13), Missy Stevens moves the ball down the court toward Lowell ' s basket. GIRLS ' FRESHMAN BASKETBALL- ROW I: Maurissa Afanador, Sandy Mueller, Stephanie Fox, Wendy Fuerstenberg, Debbie Smith ROW 2: Kasalya Taylor, Laura Dan- cula, Laurie Basham, Kristen Sturgill, Moira McMillan, Missy Stevens, Coach Brad Stew¬ art A point makes a difference as team learns skills For the JV Girls’ Basketball Team, the season was one of ups and downs. The number of losses outweighed the wins but the numbers don’t show how close some of those games were. For example, losses to Whiting and Andrean were “heartbreakers” of one point. But the girls rallied to beat Riv¬ er Forest and Hanover Central in JV GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Season 6-10 “squeakers” of one point. This trend was also apparent in the JV Tourney. The team beat Hanover Central in the First round but lost to Kankakee Valley in the Final game. This team of young members played an unpredictable season as they tried to establish a style of their own. FRESHMEN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Season 2-5 JV Frosh Girls’ Basketball 135 Freshmen numbers rise but many don’t see it More freshmen than in recent years came out for the wrestling team this year. While numbers increased, so did the lack of depth and inexperi¬ ence for the season. It was therefore up to returning lettermen like James Juarez, Lake Suburban Conference winner, to help team members set and reach goals. Team effort progressed through the season under Coach Jerry Ca¬ meron but missing from the total pic¬ ture of a dedicated team and coach was fan support. “It surprises me how many parents don’t even come to see their own kids participate. It means a lot to the kids,” said Cameron. So, the freshmen new to the team developed skills and attitudes to someday become champions, but many times they did it without an ap¬ preciative audience. Coach Cameron anxiously watches the out¬ come of one of his boys ' matches. 136 Wrestling James Juarez pins his opponent. In addition to an LSC title, Juarez also credited with the most falls and most takedowns this season. Jason Lewis and Craig Robinson offer moral support for one of their team members. Wrestling Season 0-6 Conference 0-6 A freshman wrestler grapples with his oppo¬ nent. More freshmen than in recent years came out to compete this season. WRESTLING—ROW 1: Coach Jerry Ca¬ meron, Paul Helmich, Randy Maas, Mark Ping, Andre Hernandez, Mark Kacius, Phil Cataldo, Jason Miller, Jason Lewis, Tony Ro- kosz, Cindi Harris, Manager ROW 2: James Juarez, Chris Arnold, Mike Jonas, John Blink, Craig Robinson, Tony Curtis, Brian Graham, Alfred Broe ROW 3: Rob Berg, Dave Richardson, Terry Stoner, Kurt Anderson, Pete Dobrijevich, Eric Miller, Mike Rup- precht, Adam Tauber, Cory Miller, Tim Eich, Jim Purkey, Don Lamken, Jim Fetsch, Coach Tom Renn Wrestling 137 I ! I I I I I I I I I I I Till! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i i i i r III i i m 111 i i 111 i i 111 i i i i i i i i Joan Searle works to keep her balance on the beam. Searle was also voted one of the team’s Most Valuable Players. A gymnast does her floor routine for the judges. Angi Williamson goes for height and grace in her moves on the horse. GYMNASTICS—ROW 1: Wendy McDou- gall. Joan Searle. Patti Stoner. Kim Goins. Lisa Merkel ROW 2: Chrissy Wilson. Kim Henig. Darcy Weller. Lori Zander, Paula Pe¬ terson ROW 3: Coach Beth Wisch, Jennifer Arnold. Jody Carlson. Challa Brown, Beth McCarthy, Kelly Carlson, Manager ROW 4: Craig Eich, Manager; Jenn ie Rogers, Miki Morrow, Angi Williamson, Laura Rowley, Coach Mel Henig GYMNASTICS Season 2-7 Conference 4th. Illness, changes hamper team but seniors pull them through The Gymnastic Team battled many obstacles this year. A major handicap was illness. Many of the better performers were stricken with flu and had to miss much of the season. Injuries also pla¬ gued some of the team members, making a successful season even more questionable. A difficulty over which they had no control was their placement in the All-Optional category of competition. According to state rule, all teams had to be placed in this category. It was a more difficult level of gymnastics for smaller schools like Lowell who do not have a large team. Nevertheless, the team broke the school record for the Optional team score. Any success the team experienced was due in part to the spirit and close¬ ness of the gymnasts. Seniors Kim Goins and Joan Searle provided lead¬ ership and guidance to the younger members of the team. “The seniors were always there when we had lost a meet and needed support,” said Michelle Koppen. Facing a season of situations over which they had no control was frus¬ trating, but team spirit helped them overcome the rough spots. Gymnastics 139 Team uses advantages to their advantage Experienced lettermen and a re¬ turning pitching staff were the advan¬ tages Coach Iussig had going into the 1986 baseball season. Practices started slowly with the team having trouble adjusting to an idea of team work. However, by the end of the season, the team pulled to¬ gether to score 17-14 as a record. -Their best moments came during Sectionals. Trying to recapture their title won several years ago, the Varsi¬ ty Baseball Team won their first two games against Hebron (6-3) and rival Crown Point (6-3). They finally lost to eventual Sectional winner Lake Central (9-12) in their last game. However, Mike Cash and Grover Redmon emerged as members of the first Lake Suburban Conference team. Iussig put his advantages at the be¬ ginning of the season to good use. BOYS ' VARSITY BASEBALL—ROW I: Shane Trueblood. Jerry Fox. Jim Hall. Max Massi, Bill Bean. Dan Smith, Doug Langen. Tony Bunce, Jeff Busselberg. Rusty Maas. Manager ROW 2: Rob Kien, Brian Tucker, Rich Fredericks. Russ Hamm. Mike Cash, Kevin Smith, Grover Redmon, Coach Pete Ius¬ sig, Coach Kent Hess, Shawn Wietbrock, Manager Kevin Smith gets ready to release a powerful pitch. 140 Boys’ Varsity Baseball During warm-up, JVplayer, Jeff Zak watches the action on the field. JV BASEBALL Season 5-13 Conference 2-6 FRESHMAN BASEBALL Season 1-9 Conference 0-3 FRESHMAN BASEBALL—ROW 1: Rob Berg, Cory Miller, Jim Purkey, Andre Her¬ nandez. John Kelly, Chris Arnold, Missy Ste¬ vens, Manager ROW 2: Coach Brad Stewart. Scott Carey, Scott Lauth, Matt Felder, Larry Vick, Jim Langen, Daryl Alkire, Laura John¬ son, Manager Freshman Cory Miller lets loose with a fast ball. JV BASEBALL—ROW 1: Glenn Kohanyi, Keith Asbury, Daryl Alkire, Doug Basham, Phil Hansen, Curt Lechner, Jim Langen, Kim Gray, Manager ROW 2: Bryan Hollister, Eric Livingston, Doug Bryant, Jeff Zak, Kendall Garrison, Jeff Kelley, Larry Vick, Jeff Wilson. Coach Brad Stewart Coach Stewart shows team members the right way to make a hit. 142 JV Frosh Baseball Reaching goals measures success Both the JV and Freshman Base¬ ball Teams suffered disappointing seasons, if season records are any in¬ dication, but what they gained in ex¬ perience and skill aren’t measured by numbers. These teams serve as “feeders” for the varsity team. Winning the most games is not what is stressed by their coaches. Developing skills in hitting and pitching; building endurance; and learning to work together as a team take priority. In these areas, both teams come out of the season with winning records. Success for the JV and Freshman Baseball Teams is measured by the reaching of team and personal goals. Old records fall with new scores Thanks to the performance of members of the Boys’ Track Team, the record books had to add some new names and scores. Junior Terrye Kirchenstien leads the rolls with several titles. He placed first in the shot put and discus at the Lake Suburban Conference meet. In Sectionals, he again placed first in these events, improved his distance and qualified for Regionals. Kirchen¬ stien managed the second best shot put throw in the state with a distance of 60’2” at Regionals. As a result of his performance, he qualified for State and became the third best shot putter in Indiana. He also set school records in his two events. As a sophomore, Tom Wisch will be around to improve on his perfor¬ mance this season in the pole vault. Wisch tied the school record with a height of 13’0”. In Sectionals, he went on to place third in the event. Considering the record-breaking Boys’ Track performance this season, these new scores probably won’t last for very long. -4 Tom Wisch clears the pole vault. Wisch was a Regional qualifier in this event. BOYS TRACK Season 3-4 Conference 4th. out of 7 CHAMPIONS Terrye Kirchenstien — LSC. Sectional. Regional qualifier in Shot Discus; State qualifier Chuck Littlepage—Regional qualifier in Discus Tom Wisch—Regional qualifier in Pole Vault Kevin Nichols—Regional qualifier in 400M Chuck Littlepage competes in the shot put. His teammate Kirchenstien was a Lake Suburban and Sectional champ in this event and a Re¬ gional and State qualifier in the shot put. 144 Boys’ Track BOYS’ TRACK—ROW I: Jackson Fleener. Ken Berkshire, Mike Briggs, Scott Eaker, Tom Wisch, Mike Hayden, Paul Helmich, Mike Rupprecht, Brian Graham ROW 2: Bill Herochik, Greg Oberc, Bill Schara, Dave Bai¬ ley, Chuck Thiele, Jon Bielefeld. Dave Metz- cus, Gregg Barn hart, Pete Dobrijevich, Mike Ilko ROW 3: Coach Tom Renn, Matt Biele¬ feld, John Langmaid, Kevin Hayden. Ryan Viers, Shane Herron, Keith Spencer, Kevin Ni¬ chols, Chuck Littlepage, Al Head. Terrye Kir- chenstien, Coach Bill Wornhoff Lowell (far right) takes off in competition after the starting gun. Matt Bielefeld runs the upper gym level to stay in shape for track. Boys’ Track 145 What you see isn ' t what you get She doesn’t look or act like a cham¬ pion, but Miki Morrow can run like one. From the Girls’ Track Team’s first meet against KV, Morrow started setting records. After helping the team win the Griffith Relays, she went on to take the Sectional title in the low hurdles and to qualify for Re¬ gional in the high jump and low hur¬ dles. Morrow finished her season by becoming a State competitor in those two events. Another individual winner to emerge was Michelle Baker who was a Regional qualifier in the shot put. The team itself posted a season to be proud of with respectable Finishes in Sectional competition. Like Mor¬ row, the Girls’ Track Team runs like champions. Vicki Fitch’s face shows the endurance neces¬ sary to compete on the track team. GIRLS’ TRACK Season Griffith Relay Champions 7-6 CHAMPIONS Miki Morrow— LSC Low Hurdles; Re¬ gional qualifier in High Jump, and Low Hurdles Michelle Baker—Regional Qualifier in Shot put Miki Morrow clears another hurdle. Morrow was LSC Low Hurdles champion and ad¬ vanced to state competition. GIRLS ' TRACK—ROW 1: Denise Corning. Erika Seydel, Laurie Ryder. Sue Langmaid, Maurissa Afanador, Jamie Vasko, Lisa Mer¬ kel, Miki Morrow, Debbie Smith ROW 2: Kara Duncan, Heather Strickhorn, Peggy Paczkowski, Rachelle Burton, Michelle Mar¬ tin, Denise Wleklinski, Becky Antcliff, Robin Schmidt, Sarah Langmaid, Mickey Northcutt ROW 3: Lora Offutt, Manager; Kim Patchetl, Manager; Trish Feddeler, Louise Bushnell, Vicki Fitch, Dawn Vuksinic, April Fitch, Na¬ dine Brindley, Janet Stone, Mary Ann Slinn, Michelle Baker, Coach Annette Weiand, Coach Chuck Naumowich Girls’ Track 147 Rich Boer and Jason Miller practice their put¬ ting. BOYS ' GOLF—ROW I: Billy Burns. Mike Wytrzyszczewski, Jim Lemp, Gary Perigo, Ja¬ son Miller. Mark Kacius, Clint Anderson, Rich Boer ROW 2: Coach Bruce Farley. Max Massi, Joe Piazza, James Juarez, Jeff Hud¬ son, Allen Fraley, Doug Hurst, Kevin Lemp BOYS’ GOLF Season 6-5 Conference 2-10 James Juarez—James Alkire Award 148 Golf Racket Jusevitch keeps her eye on the ball as she prepares to drive. Melissa Laking checks her target before she chips onto the green. GIRLS ' GOLF Season 6-3 Conference 0-1 GIRLS’ GOLF—ROW I: Barb Johnston. Lori Loitz, Stacey Farley, Rachel Jusevitch, ROW 2: Melissa Laking, Terri Bush, Laura Miller, Rachel Rineheart, Coach Bruce Farley Golfers hit mark os individuals, team Golf is often regarded as a hobby rather than a real sport. But our golf teams have turned their “hobby” into as challenging and competitive a sport as football. After an absence of several years as a full team, the Girls’ Golf Team came back to life as a strong competi¬ tor. Their season record of 6-3 shows their skill on the course. Victories over Andrean and Merrillville, larger schools with better facilities, rank the girls as a force worth noting. Their conference season finished with a re¬ spectable third place out of 10 teams. In such an individual sport like golf, personal goals and records often overshadow team scores. This was the case with the Boys’ Golf Team. Soph¬ omore Mike Wytrzyszczewski was medalist in competition against Crown Point, KV and Merrillville. Senior Max Massi earned the honor over Highland, Calumet and South Newton. The teams proved that golf is not just a relaxing stroll on the course. For them, it’s a game of skill in which they excel. Jeff Hudson shares a joke with a teammate as James Juarez practices his stance. Golf 149 CowputeAS wo ife betteA 4ok cRcfe spates! Senior Brad Hutton puts his nose to the grind- Leon Corns sands down a woodworking pro¬ stone to work on a class assignment. ject in woods. ISO Academics Lowell High School—out in the country—it’s probably a one-room schoolhouse in the backwoods of a small community. The students prob¬ ably use chalk and slates to complete assignments. The only teacher is a volunteer who works during her spare time. Got the picture? Well, THINK AGAIN! LHS has many impressive fea¬ tures. First, there’s the unique design of the building. Inside, there is a com¬ petent staff with over half possessing master’s degrees and many who are certified in more than one area. Each department offers not only basic re¬ quired courses, but also allows stu¬ dents a chance to pursue more in- depth study in an area. With up-to- date texts and working materials. state of the art computers and word processors, and skilled teachers, stu¬ dents receive quality education. Our students have w on competi¬ tions in computer contests, in speech competitions, and in foreign language honors programs. Think all we know about is farm¬ ing? Think again! Senior Jamie Bradley uses her free time to catch up on work in the C pod resource center. Art teacher, Mr. Sufana. is on hand to offer guidance to Karla Cencion while she works on her latest art project. As an extension of the academic program at Lowell, the Guidance Department plans an annual College Night. Here Carl Hard¬ wick and his parents look over the infor¬ mation provided by Butler University. Academics 151 FRESHMEN LOCKED IX WOW! High school—a chance to be treated like an adult. Not really. Freshmen are still locked into a strict curriculum very similar to what they had in middle school. Freshmen are re¬ quired to take English, math, science, PE, Careers and one elective to equal a total of six classes. Despite this uniform schedule, some flexibility is allowed. English is phased from basic to intermediate to advanced. Math choices al¬ low for Pre-Algebra or Gen¬ eral Math to Algebra I. In science, freshmen can choose Biology or Aerospace. Freshmen must also in¬ clude a half-hour study hall which alternates with a Ca¬ reers class. High school—a chance to make your own decisions. Think again! 152 Freshmen Academics Freshman JeffWein runs laps in his required PE class. Advanced English students in Mrs. Cusic ' s class toast themselves at an Elizabethan dinner prepared as a class project Freshmen Jennifer Miller can do her homework anywhere, anytime. Sometimes a half hour study hall during the school day is not enough time to work considering a fresh¬ man ' s class load. Mrs. Meyers uses the overhead to teach a grammar lesson to her freshman English class. Julie Swart enjoys a moment of free time from her busy schedule. Doug Grzych carefully reads the instructions to his class assignment. Mr. Barlowe, sophomore English As a sophomore teacher, Mrs. Cusic teacher, times sophomores during a helped proctor the SRA tests ad- test. ministered to all sophomores. Kara Duncan’s interest in athletics even extends to selling programs during a basketball game. Sophomore Doug Hurst chose to use his free time as an aide in the A V department. Here he sets up the video camera to tape a class session. 154 Sophomore Academics SOPIIOMOllES DIG IX While the rigid schedule of a freshman has now loos¬ ened for sophomores to allow three electives, they still face a strenuous schedule. English and health are re¬ quired and most sophomores opt to take a second year of math or science or both. Tenth graders may then be adding chemistry or geome¬ try to their workload. To meet their social studies re¬ quirement, many sopho¬ mores choose world history or geography. Sophomores are still re¬ quired to take study halls, which is fortunate, for it al¬ lows them added study time for such a rigorous schedule. They now find themselves fully into high school work. Sophomore Academics 155 JUNIORS DELVE IN No longer an underclass¬ man, the junior is only re¬ quired to take five classes, but three of these are elec¬ tives. The chance to take more interesting and varied classes has finally arrived. U.S. History and English are required for all juniors. Electives will vary according to each individual’s future plans, aptitudes or skills. College and career goals become more important dur¬ ing the selection of classes. Advanced math and science courses are taken as college preparation for those con¬ tinuing their education be¬ yond high school. Also, for¬ eign language courses at this third level are allowing stu¬ dents to actually use the lan¬ guage after their two years of basic study. This is also true of electives in business, the fine arts and industrial arts. As a junior, unscheduled time no longer means an as¬ signed study hall. Yet, many use their “free time” to study since classes have become more difficult. Rick Kirgan takes a few minutes to look over his assignment before be¬ ginning work on it. 156 Junior Academics With her dictionary ready, Laurie Mark Mancilla and Rodney Fre- Gasparovic is ready to do her as- dericks use the buddy system to signment correctly. study. Junior Academics 158 Senior Academics Jeff Hudson is not just having fun with this bicycle tire. He is studying the laws of motion in his physics class. College English students gather in groups to prepare for a dis¬ cussion over a piece of literature they have read. This class serves as one of the electives in English available to seniors. FOCUS IN As senior year arrives, so does a great anticipa¬ tion of finally finishing high school. However, there is still some school work that must be done. All seniors must take five classes. Required are government and an Eng¬ lish elective. This means a course in speech, drama or Senior English. After these require¬ ments are met, however, a senior is practically on his own in choosing the rest of his schedule. He can fur¬ ther develop his interests by taking advanced courses in math, science or a foreign language. This is advised if the sen¬ ior is college-bound. A senior can also pursue a vocational interest to a greater degree with courses in art, business or industrial arts. For a senior, it’s his last chance to sample a vari¬ ety of courses before he must settle down to a more structured future in the work force or in con¬ tinued education. Max Massi and Mike Cash use class time to review for a test. A m Lynette Buchmeier uses her sen¬ ior year as a way of further sharpening her business skills with advanced courses and inde¬ pendent study. Senior Academics 159 ELECTIVES HANDS In the midst of many re¬ quired academic courses, there’s a chance to learn a skill or develop a talent, ei¬ ther as a hobby or as prep¬ aration for the future. The business, art and industrial education classes offer such opportunities. In the Business Depart¬ ment, a freshman may begin with general business or typ¬ ing. Each year following, new and challenging courses such as Shorthand, Account- Jeff Havens uses the band saw for a project in Woods. 160 Electives ing or Business Law may be chosen. With a background in these classes, a student may look forward to success in the business world. In the fine arts field, courses range from Basic Art, Ceramics, Painting and Sculpture, to Concert Choir and Band. Opportunities to develop a talent as an indi¬ vidual or in a group exist in the fine arts. As an introductory course for freshmen, Tech Ed. Sur¬ vey provides an overview of the Industrial Arts Depart¬ ment. In the following years, courses like Woods, Metals, Shop Drawing, Electronics and Auto Mechanics provide specialized areas of study for those who do not mind a little elbow grease. Whatever the talent, whatever the skill, students can find variety in these elec¬ tives to round out their cur¬ riculum. n tVhen the weather turns nice, art students (left to right) Orville Hol¬ comb. Lora Offutt and Mary Mor- % iarty use the outdoors as their sub¬ ject matter. Mike Patton asks a question of Lake County District Attorney. Jack Crawford as Ms. Nelson looks on. Nelson invited Crawford to speak to her Business Law class. Electives 161 Foreign Language students honored Craig Robinson (second from right) at a breakfast. Robinson was cho¬ sen to spend the summer studying in Stacey Gray works out on the equip- France, ment during her l D class for athletes. The conditioning helped Mrs. Mills discusses a reading with her stay in shape for basketball. her upper level Spanish class. ELECTIVES EXPAND UPON Are you domestic? Athle¬ tic? Eager to learn of new cultures? Then there are electives for you. The Home Economics De¬ partment offers classes from cooking and sewing to Child Development and Living on Your Own. These classes teach necessary skills to en¬ able all students to survive in the future. While freshman are re¬ quired to take PE, there are other courses for those with athletic ability. I D gives students a chance to sample a variety of both individual and team sports. I D for Athletes gives team players a chance to further prepare for their sport. But there’s more to PE than just gym classes. The department offers Health and Drug Ed. as ways of socializing students to life. For culture, French and Spanish provide the opportu¬ nity to study a new language and way of life in basic courses and more advanced ones. No matter how different one’s taste is, there’s an elec¬ tive to match it. Mrs. Hardesty removes from the oven one of the cakes baked by her students. The class later learned the art of cake decorating. 162 Electives MUSIC COLOR THEM GOLD The Lowell band and choir brought home the gold to these round halls. Under the direction of new band director, Mr. Gary Stout, band stu¬ dents improved dramatically in their performances at football games, in parades and at concerts. At the Indi¬ ana State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest, the band was awarded 15 ratings of Superior and one rating of Excellent for a total of 46 gold and six silver medals. In state competition, the band received a Superior rating for performances in both prepared music and sightread¬ ing. The choir upheld the winning tra¬ dition of the Music Department. At State Choir Contest, they earned 27 first-place medals. Over 40 students participated in the competition, a re¬ cord for the choir. Winners placed in solo, ladies’ ensemble and men’s en¬ semble categories. Thanks to the band and choir, we can add a new color to our red and black—GOLD! Informal attire, new band director, Mr. Stout, leads the orchestra dur¬ ing their concert performance. The Concert Choir, led by Mrs. Lorig, performs for the audience at their winter concert. The percussion section of the band is featured during half-time of a football game. Music 165 Matt Bielefeld dubs in his voice for During his free time, Scott Eaker a lesson he has videotaped for class, works as an aide in the library. What’s round, stacked and colored red? Think again! It’s the library after a facelift and renovation un¬ dertaken by Mr. Bill Gresh, new librarian. One of Gresh’s first pro¬ jects was to make the library “look” like a library. Shelves were moved to help central¬ ize and define the library area. Tables, study carrells and easy chairs were added to create the atmosphere for a study area. Colorful paint¬ ings added to the fresh new look. Gresh, however, did more than beautify the outside. Through his efforts, our li¬ brary has a direct line to the central reference library, thereby expanding our in¬ ventory also. He, along with aide Mrs. Berg, have updat¬ ed library materials and pro¬ cedures. His knowledge of computers has also brought the library, school staff and students into modern times. In the audio-visual area, Gresh, aide Mrs. Stephan, and the AV crew repaired equipment, added new video recorders and recorded most major school events and classroom activities. As a re¬ sult, both students and staff made more efficient use of the updated equipment. So, what’s colorful, what’s updated, what’s the center of attention? The library— check it out! AV CREW-ROW 1: Shane Walk¬ er, Craig Robinson, Rodney Freder¬ icks, Doug Hurst. Denny Jones ROW 2: Matt Bielefeld. Carl Hard- MEDIA (EMEU THE LOOK IS NEW Media Center 167 ART—Mr. Tom Sufana, Mrs. Pat Ander- shock BUSINESS — Ms. Pat Nemeth, Mrs. Phyllis Cunningham, Ms. Kathy Nelson, Mrs. Nancy Reyes, Mr. Steve Leonard ENGLISH — Mr. Phil Barlowe, Mrs. Mary Cusic, Mrs. Claudia Ford, Ms. Rosemary Carey. Ms. Wendy Black, Mrs. Sherry Myers, Mrs. Marilyn Riggle, Mrs. Jeanette Down- ham. Mrs. Barb Foss, Mr. Ward Price Staff 169 FOREIGN LANGUAGE—Mrs. Sally Allen. Mrs. Nancy Mills. Mrs. Nancy Carter HOME ECONOMICS—Mrs. Wilma Har¬ desty INDUSTRIAL ARTS—Mr. William Kalbac. Mr. Mickey Milakovic. Mr. Bud Kussy. Mr. Bob Thomas, Mr. Jerry Cameron, Mr. Jim 170 Staff MATHEMATICS-ROW 1: Mr. Kent Hess. Mr. Kirk McQuiston. Mr. Larry Ouwenga ROW 2: Mrs. Pamela Thurner, Mrs. Karen Brownell, Mr. Bruce Farley ROW 3: Mr. Rich¬ ard Servies. Mr. Peter Weiand PHYSICAL EDUCATION-Row 1. Mr. Joe Lorig, Mrs. Joy Hafer, Mr. Thomas Renn ROW 2: Mr. Don Bales. Mr. Steve Leonard. Mr. William Weiand SCIENCE — Mr. Bruce Farley. Sgt. Carl Gayfield. Major Ben Rineheart. Mr. Omer Beeching. Mr. Jeff Dhonau. Mrs. Sue McQuiston. Mr. Randy Bays Staff 171 SOCIAL STUDIES—ROW I: Mrs. Marga¬ ret Hurt. Mrs. Fran Lonardi ROW 2: Mr. Mike Kamanaroff, Mr. Ward Price. Mr. Ran¬ dy DeWeese. Mr. Chuck Naumowich SCHOOL BOARD—Dr. Ray Cusic. Mr. John Bryant, Mrs. Mary Hayden SCHOOL BOARD—Mrs. Mary Hayden. Mr. Ed Anderson, Mr. John Kuruzovich LIBRARY AV—Mrs. Audrey Stephan. Mr. Bill Gresh, Mrs. Sandy Berg ADMINISTRATION—Mr Don Bales, Mr William Wornhoff. Dr. Roger Luekens, Mr. Tom Johnson SECRETARIES AIDES—ROW 1: Mrs. Diane Brown ROW 2: Mrs. Virginia Kaspar- ian, Mrs. Norma Huke, Mrs. Donna Midkiff. Mrs. Kay Sampson ROW 3: Mrs. Ann DeE- spinosa. Mrs. Sharon Hansen. Mrs. Paula Til¬ ton, Mrs. Sandy Berg, Mrs. Sandy Daley, Mrs. Marie Woolfolk COOKS—ROW 1: Mrs. Jan Carlson. Mrs. Joan Fletcher, Mrs. Dorothy Zarych, Mrs. Lu¬ cille Woodke, Mrs. Diane Fathke, Mrs. Doro¬ thy Gunning ROW 2: Mrs. Sue Schmidt, Mrs. Doreen Corns. Mrs. Billie Jillson, Mrs. Toni Nichols, Mrs. Margaret Thrall, Mrs. Beasley CUSTODIANS—ROW I: Mrs. Mickey Henin, Ms. Pat Hamilton, Mrs. Pearl McCly- mont, Mrs. Beverly Roof, Mrs. Effie Roach ROW 2: Mr. Ed Bohling, Mr. G. Vanderwer- ken, Mr. Charles Solomon, Mr. Don Holt, Mr. Tom Engles Mr. Naumowich makes a point to his psychol¬ ogy class. Staff members can do other things besides teach and administrate. Here Dr. Luekens shows his basketball skills during the Faculty Basketball Game. Before school officially began. Mrs. Cusic used the free time to prepare her bulletin board in her room. Mr. Sufana and Mr. Bays make use of the Mr. Serries uses his prep time to prepare for library to catch up on the news. the next class and to grade papers. Staff 175 John Giolas Congratulates the 1986 Graduates Photographers El3EE3] SECURITY FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association 2090 E. Commercial Ave. Lowell, Indiana 46356 696-6461 The Society of Professional Sales Managers Year Member A Dealership that Performs KENNETH S. MONALDI Sales Manager MONALDI FORD 1777 E. Commercial Lowell, IN 46356 Phone: (219)696-8971 Advertisements 177 Lowell National CIRRUS, CEDAR LAKE 9717 W. 133rd. 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Iklo, Jr. BG Carpets Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Farley Richard L. Knowlen Bud’s Truck Service (Max Tom and Jolene Feddeler Kip and Donna Kuiper Seitzinger, Owner) William W. Forgey, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Layer, Mr. and Mrs. H. Burchell Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Gerner Sr. Ms. Rosemary Carey Mr. and Mrs. John Gray, Jr. 186 Advertisements FOODS OF LOWELL 2080 E. Commercial 133rd. Parrish Ave. Cedar Lake 374-9557 412 South College Renesselaer 866-4645 Bakery Special Occasion Cakes Selection, Savings, Service Deli FLAVOR CRISP Fried Chicken Wilco has it All! Lowell Upholstery Patrons Sherry Myers Stoner and Davis Construction Co., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mates Randy’s Plumbing and Heating Inc. W. Brian and Judie Mathias Service Kristen Sturgill Matt’s Repair Shop Marilyn Riggle Mr. and Mrs. Travis Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. McCarthy Richard L. Servies Fred and Barbara Walker Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mentink, Jr. Earl and Kathy Sizemore Xander Builders (Dave, Pam, Lori, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moser Robert Sneed Dan and Ben) Advertisements 187 INDEX A COMPUTER CLUB—Row 1: Scott Stegenga, Craig Eich, Chuck Abraham ROW 2: Jason Robinson, Bryan Burger, Brian Graham ROW 3: Mr. Ouwenga, Adviser; Mike Forgey, Todd Holm. Gary Tucker DEVILS’ ADVOCATE—ROW 1: Rusty Maas, Eric Anderson, Brian Moser ROW 2: Lynette Buchmeier, Michelle Scheidt, Michelle White, Carey Cunningham Abenath, Lloyd—42 Abraham, Charles—58 Academics— 150-163 Acree, Robert—42 Adams, Scott—50 Adamski, Jacqueline—58 Adank, Sherrie—58 Advertisements—176-187 Afanador, Maurissa—56, 58, 121, 134, 135, 147 Alfredson, Terryl—42 Alkire, Daryl—57, 131, 142, 143 Allen, Mrs. Sally—170 Altop, Tracy—42 Ambrosini, Sam—58 Andershock, Mrs. Patricia—169 Anderson, Clinton—58, 148 Anderson, Craig—42, 111 Anderson, Mr. Ed—172 Anderson, Eric—50 Anderson, James—50 Anderson, Jennipher—58 Anderson , Kurt—8, 137 Anderson, Nanette—50 Anderson, Rachel—42 Anderson, Scott—42 Andrade, Kimberly—42, 65 Antcliff, Becky—42, 123, 147 Antcliff, Holly—58, 123 Arlet, Jason—58 Armstrong, Daniel—42 Arnold, Christopher—58, 113, 137, 142 Arnold, Donald—50 Arnold, Jennifer—8, 139 Asbury, Keith—50, 142 Asher, Chester—42 Atherton, Paul—50, 77, 94 Austgen, Janet—42 Austgen, Jeanne—42 Austgen, Thomas—42 B Bach, Rebecca—58 Bader, Mr. George—123 Bafia, Michelle—8, 109, 116, 125, 132, 133 Bailey, Danny—50 Bailey, David—50, 145 Bailey, Mr. Kevin—98, 168 Baker, Kelly—42 Baker, Michelle—8, 39, 116, 117, 133, 147 Bakker, Douglas—42, 111 Bakker, Karin—58 188 Index Bales, Mr. Don—171, 173 Ballou, Terry—8 Bardwell, David—50 Barlowe, Mr. Phillip—154, 169 Barnhart, Gregg—8, 145 Barnhill, Gary—42 Barnhill, Ruth—50 Barta, Brett—58 Baseball, JV Frosh—142-143 Baseball, Varsity—140-141 Basham, Douglas—50, 142 Basham, Laurie—42, 80, 134, 135 Basketball, Boys’ JV Frosh—130-131 Basketball, Boys’ Varsity—128-129 Basketball, Girls’ JV Frosh—134-135 Basketball, Girls’ Varsity—132-133 Bauman, Michael—8 Bays, Mr. Randy—113, 171, 175 Bean, Mark—50 Bean, William—8, 140, 141 Beasley, Mrs.—174 Bedoian, Laura—50 Beeching, Mr. Omer—171 Beenes, Mark—58 Behrens, Deborah—9, 207 Behrens, Sandra—42, 55, 116, 126 Beier, Jodi—42, 99 Belshaw, Kenneth—58 Benavides, Yolanda—50, 111 Berg, Rob—58, 137, 142 Berg, Mrs. Sandra—167, 173, 174 Berkshire, Ken—145 Berwick, Adam—9 Bibich, Jackie—42, 65 Bielefeld, Chris—41, 42, 47, 129 Bielefeld, Jonathon—58, 121, 129, 131, 145 Bielefeld, Matthew—9, 68, 90, 109, 121, 129, 144, 145, 166 Biggs, Melissa—50 Billard, Jim—9, 111 Billard, Susan—50, 107, 125 Black, Barbara—42 Balck, Brian—50 Black, Ms. Wendy—169 Blink, Carrie—50 Blink, John—137 Blink, Joseph—42 Blood Drive—78-79 Boer, Richard—58, 148 Boer, Tracy—50 Bohling, Mr. Ed—174 Boling, Billie—50 Boiler, Nicole—42 Bonnett, Brian—42 Bowman, Ray—58, 123 Boyer, Shawn—9 Bradbury, Blaine—9 Bradley, Doug—50 Bradley, Jamie—9, 150, 151 Brawley, Sondra—58 Briggs, Michael—50, 109, 121 Briggs, Richard—9 Bright, Troy—10 Brindley, Nadine—5, 49, 50, 123, 147 Broe, Alfred—58, 113, 137 Broe, Bobbiett—50 Broe, Scott—10 DRILL TEAM—ROW I; Julie Swart, Lisa Sizemore, Pam Russel, Jackie Burt ROW 2: Sgt. Gayfield, Adviser; Bob Elkins, Larry Parker, Dan Fletcher, Steve Kersey, Gary Tucker FEA—ROW 1: Carol Lappie, Kerri Watson, Laura Miller, Stacey Farley, Candy Quale ROW 2: Tracy Boer, Jennie Rogers, Mary Jo Elkins, Dawn Ruley, Sandi Woodke, Julie St. Pierre ROW 3: Mrs. Lonardi, Adviser; Michelle Martin, Laurie Basham, Paula McGinley, Peggy Pacz- kowski, Lisa Patton, Craig Eich, Ms. Greulich, Adviser Index 189 FFA—ROW 1: Ray Haake, Scott DuBord, Mike Buchmeier ROW 2: Jim Kramer, John Kramer, Kevin Hayden, Mr. Bailey, Adviser FOREIGN EXCHANGE—ROW I: Ray Bowman, Laura Talarek, Heather Garrison ROW 2: Julie Conners, Tara Hand, Herve Poncin, Melissa Scheldt, Shelli Funston ROW 3: Paul Con¬ ners, Scott Kiechle, Duane Stevens, Michelle Koppen, Julie Swart, Mrs. Mills, Adviser Brown, Aaron—10 Brown, Barbara—42 Brown, Barry—58 Brown, Camille—50 Brown, Challa—10, 111, 139 Brown, Mrs. Diane—174 Brownell, Mrs. Karen—171 Bruce, Jason—58, 152 Brugh, Christopher—50 Brugh, John—50 Brugh, Robyn—58 Brunner, Robert—11, 39, 90 Bryant, Douglas—42, 127, 142 Bryant, Mr. John—172 Buchmeier, Benjamin—58 Buchmeier, Lynette—11, 103, 159 Buchmeier, Michael—58 Bukent, Laura—50 Bunce, Tony—11, 140 Burbach, Sheryl—11 Burchell, Melinda—11, 71 Burger, Bryan—58 Burger, Robert—42 Burns, Billy—50, 94, 148, 150 Burns, Wendy—58 Burt, Jacquelyn—51 Burton, Eric—11 Burton, Rachelle—51, 147 Bush, Terri—58, 149 Bushnell, Douglas—59 Bushnell, Louise—11, 147 Busselberg, Jeffery—51, 130, 131, 140 Bydalek, Gregory—11 c Corning, Michelle—51 Corns, Mrs. Doreen—174 Corns, Leon—51, 150 Cory, Andrew—58 Cory, Theodore—13 Cotner, Diane—51 Cox, John—13 Cramer, Linda—13 Cravens, John—13 Crawford, Mr. Jack—161 Cross Country—120-121 Crotty, Theresa—59 Cummins, Jeff—13 Cunningham, Carey—13, 73, 83 Cunningham, Mrs. Phyllis—169 Curtis, Donald—51 Curtis, Tony—59, 113, 137 Cusic, Mrs. Mary—154, 169, 175 Cusic, Dr. Raymond—172 Cusic, Ross—51, 131 Cwik, Sean—51 Cacini, Randy—59 Cade, Daniel—42 I Cale, Angela—51 I Cale, Jeffrey—43 Cale, Mindy—51 Call, Tarina—43 190 Index Cameron, Mr. Jerry—136, 170 Campbell, Marion—51 Campbell, Tamatha—59 Campbell, Teri—59 Cantwell, Kevin—43, 111 Cappadora, John J.—59, 123 Carey, Bruce—12 Carey, Ms. Rosemary—169 Carey, Scott—59, 131, 142 Carlberg, Lynn—43 Carlin, Emil—59 Carlin, Jeremy—59 Carlson, Mrs. Jan—174 Carlson, Jody—59, 139 Carlson, Kelly—12, 139 Carlson, Kimberly—59, 107 Carpenter, Lynn—43, 180 Carson, Christine—59, 126 Carter, Mrs. Nancy—170 Case, Bart—43 Cash, Michael—12, 129, 140, 159 Castle, John—43 Cataldo, Aileen—43 Cataldo, Phillip—59, 113, 137 Cencion, Karla—12, 151 Cermak, Jennifer—3, 12 Cermak, Susan—51 Cernak, James—43 Cernak, Kelly—12 Cheerleaders—106-107 Childers, Matthew—43 Childress, Kelly—41, 43, 157 Childress, Mamie—12, 111 Choir Concert—88-89 Chopp, Mr. Jules—111 Christmas Dance—76-77 Clark, Deia—71 Clark, Robin—43 Clark, Tricia—59 Closing—206-207 Club Pictures—188-203 Clubs—94-105 Cluver, Michael—59 Cole, Amy—43, 126 Conners, Julie—59 Conners, Paul—13 Cook, Katy—58 Corning, Denise—51, 111, 147 Corning, Lela—58 D Daley, Mrs. Sandy—174 Dancula, Eric—51 Dancula, Laura—59, 135 Darner, Kelly—51 Darner, Shelley—51 David, Georgia—43 Davis, Christopher—51 Davis, Francis—59 Day, Carrie— 13 Day, Ellen—43 FRENCH CLUB—ROW 1: Pam Russel, Maurissa Afanador, Susie Cermak ROW 2; Mrs. Carter, Adviser; Jennifer Arnold, Jennifer Cermak, Becky Milde ROW 3: Kyle Weaver, Trent Depel. Chuck Vandenberg, Jim Billard, Craig Eich FRENCH CLUB—ROW I: Gwen Fleener, Beth Eickelberger, Angi Cale, Jamie Vasko ROW 2: Mike Cluver, Bryan Burger, Jonathan Zarych, Josh Oppenhuis, Clinton Anderson ROW3: Mrs. Carter, Adviser; Laurie Ryder, Christy Carson, Dawn Ruley, Tracy Parrish, Bobbiett Broe ROW 4: Joel Guske, Tory Kincius, Erika Seydel, Jon Bielefeld Index 191 L CLUB—ROW 1: Becky Antcliff, Joan Searle, Scott Baker. Stacey Gray ROW 2: Chris Howerton. Heather Strickhorn. Grover Redmon, Vicki Fitch. Brian Graham ROW 3: Mr. Bales. Adviser; Michelle Baker. Paula McGinley, Laurie Basham. Denise Wleklinski, Jon Bielefeld Dedication—208 DeEspinosa, Ann—174 DeEspinosa, David—51, 111 DeGonia, Thomas—43 DeLauro, Jennifer—59 Denney, David—51 Depel, Trent—38, 123 DeRosa, Patrick—14 DeVine, Patrick—59, 127 DeVine, Susan—51 Deweese, Mr. Randy—172 Deyarmin, Tracy—51 Dhonau, Mr. Jeff—126, 127, 171, 206 Dixon, Neal—59 Dobrijevich, Petar—43, 111, 137, 145 Dockweiler, Dawn—43 Dockweiler, Sherri—59 Dokupil, Kara—59 Domanski, Steve—43 Donaldson, Christopher—59 Donovan, Michelle—59 Donovan, Susan—43 Downham, Mrs. Jeanette—169 Drew, Stacie—59 Dubord, Scott—59 Dukes, Angela—43 Dulin, Lisa—14 Dulin, Rochell—59 Duncan, Cynthia—51 Duncan, Kara—49, 51, 123, 147, 154 Duncan, Krista—59, 123 Durall, Kirk—59 Durr, Tina—59 E Eaker, Scott—57, 59, 121, 131, 145, 167 Eakins, Kelly—51 Easto, Robert—59 Eaton, Lynn—6, 14 Eaton, Mindy—59, 123 Ebert, Shawn—51 Echterling, Denise—51 Eich, Craig—14, 39, 96, 104, 139 Eich, Timothy—14, 137 Eickelberger, Beth—59 Elders, Jerry—59 Elkins, Mary Jo—40, 43 Elkins, Robert—14 Elliott, Jeffrey—14 Engles, Mr. Tom—174 Erb, Robin—51 Ericson, Dana—43, 126 Evans, Charles—14 Evans, William—51 Everett, Dawn—71 Ewert, Christopher—59 L CLUB—ROW I: Stacey Farley. Laura Miller. Kim Goins. Cindi Harris, Nadine Brindley ROW 2: Kevin Smith. Rusty Maas, Kim Patchett. Lora Offutt. Carla Patchett ROW 3: Shelly Paquette. Deb Kersey, Matt Bielefeld. Chris Bielefeld. April Fitch 192 Index F Fans—114-115 Farley, Mr. Bruce—131, 148, 149, 171 Farley, Stacey—40, 43, 149, 207 Fathke, Mrs. Diane—174 Faverty, Gregory—51 Feddeler, Carol—15 Feddeler, Julie—51 Feddeler, Patricia—43, 121, 147 Feddeler, Tammy—15 Feddeler, Tina—51 Felder, Matthew—59, 113, 142 Fetsch, James—43, 137 Fetsch, Pamela—59, 131 Fiarito, Frank—51 Fisher, Angela—59 Fisher, Carrie—59 Fitch, April—15, 123, 147 Fitch, Vicki—51, 123, 146, 147 Flatt, Rose—15 Fleener, Gwendolyn—59 Fleener, Jackson—15, 111, 145 Fletcher, Daniel—15 Fletcher, Mrs. Joan—174 Florence, Michelle—51 Foetisch, Vincent—15 Football, JV Frosh—112-113 Football, Varsity—110-111 Ford, Bonnie—51 Ford, Mrs. Claudia—169 Forgey, Michael—51 Foss, Mrs. Barbara—169 Fox, Jerry—15, 111, 129, 140 Fox, Stephanie—51, 118, 135 Frahm, Kimberly—59 Frahm, Michelle—43 Fraley, Allen—43, 148 Francis, Matthew—16, 73, 82 Fraser, Robert—16 Frederick, Richard—51, 111, 140 Fredericks, Renee—51 Fredericks, Rodney—43, 157, 166 Fredericks, Ronald—16 Freshmen—56-63 Frigo, Jennifer—51, 118 Fritsch, Michelle—16 Fry, Christina—51, 125 Fuerstenberg, Wendy—59, 135 Fuller, Daniel—17 Fuller, Matthew—59 Funston, Shelli—51 G Garcia, Paula—17 Garrison, Barbara—17 Garrison, Heather—59 Garrison, Kendall—51, 111, 142 Gasparovic, Laurie—43, 99, 156 Gates, Jeffrey—43 Gay field, Sgt. Carl—171 Gentry, Kristi—59 Gerner, Jackie—17 LOWELLIAN—ROW 1: Julie Stoner. Kelli Thiele. Julie Rokosz. Ms. Carey. Adviser; Sandi Woodke. Candy Quale ROW 2: Tina Travis, Tory Kincius, Michelle Martin NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY—ROW 1: Chuck Vandenberg. Denny Jones. Jim Matovina. Matt Bielefeld ROW 2: Jennifer Michallick. Julie Rokosz. Shelly Paquette, Michelle Baker, Jackie Gerner ROW 3: Michelle Scheidt, Stacey Gray. Joan Searle, Wendy McCormick Index 193 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY—ROW 1: Brian Hollister, Michelle Martin. Kevin Cantwell ROW 2: Shannon Joyce, Trish Feddeler, Todd Vandenberg ROW 3: Craig Robinson, Kris Smith, Rachel Rineheart, Nicole Boiler, Mr. Mills, Adviser OEA—ROW I: Lynn Carpenter, Chrissy Wilson, Judy Milde, Shelly Lloyd, Julene Maryonovich ROW 2: Debbie Behrens. Donna James, Dawn Ruley, Michele Johnson, Challa Brown ROW 3: Kim Patchett, Lora Offutt, Kristi Patchett, Kristi Gentry, Laura Rowley Glade, Tina—59 Glassman, Tina—51 Goins, Kimberly—17, 38, 138, 139 Goldman, Timothy—59, 152 Golf—148-149 Goot, Candace—59 Goot, Curtis—17 Goss, Joe C.—51, 131 Grabek, Christine—43 Graduation—90-91 Graham, Brian—60, 121, 137, 145 Grant, Krista—43, 126 Grant, Lynn—51, 118, 126 Gray, Caryn—43 Gray, John C.—51, 111, 131 Gray, Kimberly—43, 133, 142 Gray, Stacey—17, 116, 133, 162 Gresh, Mr. Bill—173 Greulich, Ms. Patricia—173 Griffin, Mickey—60 Griffith Trade— 51 Grothaus, Richard—17, 163 Grzych, Douglas—51, 111, 154 Gulledge, James—51 Gunning, Mrs. Dorothy—174 Guske, Joel—60, 3 Guske, Nicole—43, 71 Gymnastics—138-139 H Haake, Raymond—51 Hadders, Edward—60 Hadders, Tina—60 Hafer, Mrs. Joy—171 Halfman, Timothy—18 Hall, Deborah—52 Hall, James—43, 140, 141 Hall, Mary—18 Hall, Shelley—60, 118 Hall, Victoria—52 Hall of Fame—38-39 Halloween Dance—74-75 Haluska, Lori—52 Hamann, Rhonda—43 Hamann, Traci—60 Hamilton, Ms. Pat—174 Hamm, Russell—18, 140 Hammersley, Melissa—52 Hammersley, Wendy—52 Hammond, Ronald—60 Hancock, James—43 Hand, Tara—43 Hangouts—86-87 Hansen, Phillip—52, 142 Hansen, Mrs. Sharon—174 Hardesty, Sharon—52 Hardesty, Mrs. Wilma—162, 170 Hardwick, Carl—43, 104, 151, 166 Hardwick, Laura—60, 123 Harmston, Robert—43, 111 Harper, Christopher—52 Harris, Cindy—18, 111, 137 194 Index Harris, Jolynn—18 Harris, Julie—60, 118 Haskell, Andrew—43 Hatch, Tonia—60 Hausmann, Heather—60 Havens, Jefferie—60, 94, 160 Hayden, Kevin—52, 94, 145 Hayden, Mrs. Mary—172 Hayden, Michael—60, 131, 145 Hayes, Kelly—60 Head, Alan—43, 111, 145 Heath, Dave—69 Heilman, Richard—52 Heilman, Tabitha—43 Helmich, Paul—43, 137, 145 Henderson, Dawn—52 Henderson, Denny—60 Henig, Kim—60, 114, 118, 125, 139 Henig, Mr. Mel—139 Henin, Mrs. Mickey—174 Henley, Todd—60 Hernandez, Andre—56, 57, 60, 96, 137, 142 Herochik, William—60, 113, 131, 145 Herron, Shane—60, 145 Hess, Mr. Kent—78, 111, 140, 171 Hickman, Joel—18 Hicks, Jack—43 Hill, Juanita—60 Hi ll, Richard—52 Hine, Amy—60, 107 Hitzeman, Wendy—52, 123 Holcomb, Orville—18, 88, 161 Holleman, Stacy—43 Hollister, Brian—43, 127, 142 Holm, Todd—19 Holt, Mr. Don—174 Homecoming—68-71 Hooley, Christopher—60 Hoover, Elick—60 Horsley, Shane—60 Horton, Mary Ann—60 Hotler, Darrell—19 Howard, Bryan—60 Howerton, Christine—41, 43, 116, 125 Hudak, Marilyn—19 Hudak, Thomas—52, 111 Hudgens, John—80 Hudson, Jeffrey—19, 148, 149, 159 Hug, Heather—60 Hughes, Gregory—60 Hughes, Keith—60, 127 Hughes, William—43 Huke, Mrs. Norma—174 Hurst, Douglas—52, 123, 148, 154, 166 Hurt, Mrs. Margaret—172 Huseman, Kristine—60, 107, 124, 125 Hutter, Caryn—43 Hutton, Bradley—19, 102, 150 Hutton, Hugh—43, 99, 111 Hutton, Timothy—43 Hutton, Wendy—6, 19, 47, 101, 126 OEA—ROWI: Cris Rizzo, Shelley Straka, Carla Lawyer, Tina Feddeler, Dawn Spry ROW 2: Kasalya Taylor, Donna Kontol, Jeanne Michalski, Jennifer Michallick, Kim McIntyre ROW 3: Ms. Nemeth, Adviser; Lynette Buchmeier, Jackie Gerner, Tammy Feddeler, Joyce Myers. Julie Rokosz RIFLE CLUB—ROW I: Jackie Burt, Kerry Thompson, Steve Kersey, Larry Parker ROW2: Bob Elkins, Dan Fletcher, Ray Bowman, Gary Tucker ROW 3: Clarence Wilson, Tom Travis. Shannon Stiener, Tom McNorton, Jim Smith Index 195 ROCKET CLUB—ROW 1: Kerry Thompson. Jackie Burt ROW 2: Clarence Wilson, Tom McNorton, Steve Kersey, Bob Acree ROW 3: Bob Elkins, Dan Fletcher, Terry Rumback, Don Lamken ROW 4: Larry Parker, Dave Bardwell, Jim Smith I !1 I I I I I l II I i I I I I l l SPANISH CLUB—ROW I: Shawn Wietbrock, Kerry Thompson, Moira McMillan, Nadine Brindley, Scott Stegenga ROW 2: Laura Tishey, Michelle Scheidt, Laura Talarek, Melissa Scheidt, Shelli Funston, Chris Howerton, Paul Conners ROW 3: Shannon Joyce, Tara Hand, Jennie Rogers, Mario Valtierra, Rachel Rineheart, Wendy McCormick, Laura Dancula, Mrs. Mills, Adviser I Ilko, Gregory—60, 131 Ilko, Michael—19, 111, 122, 145 Iussig, Mr. Pete—140 J Jackson, Carey—60 James, Donna—44, 78, 96 James, Scott—44, 123 Janik, Deanne—52 Janik, Robert—19, 39, 71 Jillison, Mrs. Billie—174 Johnson, Laura—60, 2 Johnson, Lisa—52 Johnson, Michelle—20, 125 Johnson, Sherri—60 Johnson, Mr. Tom—77, 173 Johnston, Barbara—60, 149 Jonas, Michael—20, 137 Jones, Curtis—52, 111 Jones, Dennis—20, 166 Jones, Neil—60, 123 Jones, Stacy—20, 116 Jones, Stefany—52 Joyce, Shannon—44 Juarez, James—20, 108, 137, 148 Juda, Raquel—52 Junior Miss—66-67 Juniors—40-47 Jusevitch, Christopher—60, 129 Jusevitch, Rachel—44, 148, 149 Justice, Jeffrey—52 K Kacius, Mark—60, 124, 137 Kaiser, Lori—60 Kala, Wayne—60 Kalbac, Mr. William—94, 170 Kamanaroff, Mr. Michael—172 Kane, Mr. James—170 Kasparian, Mrs. Virginia—174 Kelley, Jeffery—52, 71, 131, 142 Kelly, John—60, 113, 142 Kenney, Joseph—52 Kenney, Leon—52 Kenney, Michael—44 Kenney, Nancy—44 Kepes, Margo—60 Kerr, Cynthia—125 Kersey, Debra—20, 132, 133 Kersey, Stephen—20 Kersey, Teresa—52 Kiechle, Mr. James—111 Kiechle, Scott—44 Kien, Robert—44, 140 Kincius, Tory—52, 55, 95 Kirchenstien, Terrye—44, 111, 145 Kirchenstien, Tonye—20, 40 Kirgan, Ricardo—73, 82, 157, 207 Klar, Kimberly—21 196 Index Klassen, Tony—21 Knoerzcr, Lorraine—21 Knowlan, Julie—60 Kohanyi, Glenn—44, 142 Kohlmeyer, M.—60 Kontol, Donald—60 Kontol, Donna—3, 7, 21 Koppen, Michelle—52 Kormendy, Jeffrey—5, 21, 75, 81 Kramer, James—44 Kramer, John—44 Krapf, Brooke—44 Kroll, Fred—52 Krupa, Marisa—52 Kuiper, Eric—44 Kuruzovich, Mr. John—142 Kussy, Mr. Bud—170 L Laking, Melissa—149 Lambert, Daniel—44 Lambert, Michael—21 Lambert, Sherrie—44, 99, 109, 116, 117, 125, 132, 133 Lamken, Donald—44, 52, 111, 137 Langen, Douglas—21, 127, 140 Langen, James—60, 71, 113, 130, 131, 142 Langmaid, John—44, 109, 121, 145 Langmaid, Sarah—60, 121, 147 Langmaid, Susan—60, 121, 147 Lankford, Jeanette—60 Lapina, Daniel—52, 131 Lapina, Donna—52 Lappie, Angela—52 Lappie, Carol—44 Lasher, Wendy—60 Laszlo, Amy—7 LaTulip, Mickey—44 Laumeyer, Alyssa—60, 101, 107 Laumeyer, Angie—21, 39, 99, 106 Lauth, Scott—60, 113, 142 Lawrence, Dustin—81 Lawyer, Carla—61 Layer, Timothy—52 Lechner, Curtis—52, 142 Lee, Michelle—99 Leeney, Richard—52 Leininger, Christopher—52 Lemp, James—61, 148 Lemp, Kevin—44, 108, 129, 148 Leonard, Bret—52, 111, 131 Leonard, Mr. Steve—129, 169, 171 Lewis, Jason—61, -127, 137 Library A V—166-167 Lindahl, Amy—22 Lindsay, Sheret—22, 68, 104, 106 Liptak, Mrs. Terri—125 Littell, Rhonda—44 Littiken, Robert—22 Littlepage, Charles—22, 39, 65, 111, 123, 144, 145, 207 SPIRIT CLUB—ROW I: Angie Laumeyer, Kathy Wagner, Steve Metz, Jeff Kormendy, Tim McCormick, Kelly Carlson, Kristen Martin ROW2: Jennie Rogers, Challa Brown, Susie Cermak ROW 3: Tina Glassman, Lynn Eaton, Tammy Peres, Julie Stoner, Candy Quale, Michelle Martin ROW 4: Dr. Luekens, Adviser; Jennifer Cermak STUDENT COUNCIL—ROW I: Wendy Hutton, Amy Lindahl, Sue Manes, Deb Pearson, Sheret Lindsay, Kelli Thiele ROW 2: Laurie Gasparovic, Donna Reeder, Kelly Childress, Kathy Wagner, Angie Laumeyer, Shelly Paquette, Paul Skorka. Robert Brunner ROW 3: Michelle Martin, Jodi Beier, Rachel Jusevitch, Sherrie Lambert, Kelly Travis, Mark Mancilla ROW 4: Eric Wornhoff, Chris Bielefeld. Keith Spencer Index 197 STUDENT COUNCIL—ROW 1: Eric Anderson, Scott Eaker, Tony Rokosz, Kim Skorka, Michelle Donovan, Andre Hernandez ROW 2: Daryl Alkire, Candace Goot, Michelle Meyer, Kara Duncan. Rusty Merrills, Elizabeth Seberger, Ryan Nestor ROW 3: Tory Kincius, Julie Feddeler, Nadine Brindley, Fred Kroll, Amy Hine, Brian Moser Behrens, Georgette Rindfuss, Monique Millsap ROW 3: Mindy Mansfield, Candy Quale, Donna James Livingston, Eric—44, 131, 142 Llewellyn, Reginald—52 Lloyd, Shelly—61 Loehmer, Jean—44 Loitz, Laura—61, 107, 149 Lonardi, Mrs. Fran—172, 177 Lorig, Mr. Joe—111, 171 Lorig, Mrs. Julia—164, 168 Lotz, Robert—44 Loveless, Cheryl—44 Loveless, Tammy—61 Lovely, Emmett—61 Lucas, Larry J.—57, 61 Lucas, Mary—44 Luekens, Dr. Roger—104, 173, 175 Luttrell, Pamela—22 Me McCarthy, Colleen—45 McCarthy, Elizabeth—52, 107, 139 McClymont, Mrs. Pearl—174 McCormick, Donald—52, 111 McCormick, Timothy—45, 111 McCormick, Wendy—23, 73 McDaniel, Tabitha—52 McDougal, Wendy—45, 139 McGinley, Patrick—45 McGinley, Paula—45, 116, 125 McIntosh, Jeni—77 McIntosh, Patrick—52, 55 McIntyre, Kimberly—23 McKee, David—52 McKee, James—52 McLean, Michael—61, 113, 131 McMillan, Moira—61, 135 McMillan, Patrick—49, 53 McNeely, Dawn—53 McNeiley, Gregory—61, 131 McNorton, Thomas—61 McQuiston, Mr. Kirk—171 McQuiston, Mrs. Sue—171 M Maas, Randy—44, 111, 137 Maas, Rusty—45, 111, 129, 140 Majdak, James—61 Malone, Carla—45 Mancilla, Mark—45, 157 Manes, Sue—22, 123 Mansfield, Melinda—45 Mares, Daniel—52 Marine, Debra—52 Martin, Kristen—61 Martin, Michelle (10)—49, 52, 118, 119, 147 Martin, Michelle (11)—41, 45, 47, 101 Marx, Daniel—61 198 Index Marx, Lenwood—22 Maryonovich, Julene—61 Massengill, Joseph—22 Massi, Mark—52, 127 Massi, Max—23, 126, 0, 8, 159 Mates, Lynne—52 Mathias, Jennifer—52, 88 Matovina, James—23, 68, 94, 158 Matovina, Ronald—45 May, Allen—23 May, Sheila—45 Mayden, Christopher—52 Maylath, Candice—52, 107, 118 Maylath, Michelle— 23, 116 Maynard, Lee—52 Mentink, Jason—61, 113 Mercede, Angela—61 Merkel, Melisa—53, 139, 147 Merrills, Rusty—53, 71, 74, 107, 118 Metz, Steven—53 Metzcus, David—45, 145 Meyer, Michelle—53 Michallick, Jennifer—7 Michalski, Jeanne—23 Michiels, Deborah—53 Michiels, Sue—53 Mike—2, 92, 206 Mikolajczak, Angeline—53 Mikolajczak, Christine—45 Milakovic, Mr. Mickey—170 Milde, Becky—53 Milde, Judy—61 Miller, Cory—61, 113, 137, 142 Miller, Eric—23, 111, 137 Miller, Jason—61, 137, 148 Miller, Jennifer—56, 61, 118, 152 Miller, John—53 Miller, Kyle—61 Miller, Laura—45, 125, 149 Miller, Michael—58, 111, 131 Miller, Scott—24 Mills, Mrs. Nancy—104, 162, 170 Mills, Mr. Ron—173 Millsap, Michael—53 Miracle, Jeff—45 Mitchell, Armanda—53, 126, 133, 135 Mitchell, Chase—61 Mitchell, Pamela—53 Mitchell, Tiffany—24 Mitsch, Michael—24 Mlynarczyk, Steven—61 Molden, Chris—24 Molden, Fred—61 Molden, Scott—24, 127 Moore, Christina—24 Moore, John—61 Morgan, Michael—61, 113, 131 Morgan, Scott—45 Moriarty, Mary—24, 161 Morris, Jana—45 Morrow, Jennifer—61 Morrow, Michele—49, 53, 118, 139, 147 Morrow, Scott—45 Mortimer, Andrea—45, 104 Moser, Brian—5, 49, 53, 99 Mueller, Sandy—53, 125, 134, 135 Mueller, Stacey—45, 81 SUNSHINE CLUB—ROW I: Tricia Clark, Sherry Burbach, Jennifer Michallick. Aileen Ca- taldo ROW 2: Pam Mitchell, Angela Dukes, Mary Lucas, April Ross. Kathy Lamken ROW 3: Kim McIntyre, Gwen Fleener, Beth Eickelberger, Chrissy Wilson ROW 4: Kristine Ailes, Tina Classman, Peggy Paczkowski, Julie Conners, Kerry Thompson SWING CHOIR—ROW I: Mike Smolek, Chris Zugel, Scott Roush, Jenny Mathias, Doug Bradley ROW 2: Tina Travis, Donna Reeder ROW 3: Carey Cunningham, Jason Bruce. Jenny Cermak, Matt Francis, Jenny Miller ROW 4: Joe Goss, Shannon Joyce, Jeff Wein, Lynette Buchmeier, Pat Winters Index 199 THEATRE ARTS—ROW I: Andrea Mortimer, Kathy Nisevich, Carey Cunningham, John Ru- ley, Jeff Wein ROW 2: Peggy Paczkowski, Noelle Rothrock, Jamie Bradley, Laura Tishey, Melissa Schutz ROW 3: Peggy Crumrine, Theresa Crotty, Sherry Burbach, Dawn Ruley, Lynn Grant ROW 4: Kerry Thompson. Dave Tishey, Pat Winters, Dan Fletcher, Dan Mares Music—164-165 Mussman, Karen—45 Myers, Joyce—7, 25 Myers, Robert—53, 111 Myers, Ronald—53, 111 Myers, Mrs. Sherry—153, 169 N Naumowich, Mr. Charles—80, 147, 172, 175 Nayman, Angela—45 Neighbor, Janet—45 Nelson, Daniel—25 Nelson, Jeffery—53, 123, 142 Nelson, Ms. Kathy—161, 169 Nemeth, Ms. Pat—103, 161, 169 Nestor, Ryan—5, 53 Nichols, Kevin—25, 145 Nichols, Mrs. Toni—174 Nietzel, Eric—25, 39 Nisevich, Katherine—45, 65 Nisevich, Paul—62 Norris, Daniel—26 Northcutt, Michelle—53, 147 Norton, Elmer—53 Norton, Timothy—62 Novak, Anthony—121 o Oberc, Gregory—45, 145 Odle, Richard—45 Offutt, Lora—26, 68, 147, 161, 207 Oleson, John—53 Oleson, Penelope—62 Oman, Christopher—53, 111, 112 O’Neal, Ethan—62, 123 Opening—2-3 Oppenhuis, Joshua—62, 131 Ott, Michael—45 Outlem, Patrick—45 Ouwenga, Mr. Larry—171, 176 Owen, Kelly—45 P THEATRE ARTS—ROW I: Hope Tauber, Scott Stegenga, Laura Talarek, Maurissa Afandor, Chris Zugel ROW 2: Jenny Mathias. Donna Reeder, Tina Travis, Tracy Parrish, Amy Nichols ROW 3: John Rastovski, Jennifer Cermak, Tricia Clark, Chrissy Wilson ROW 4: Jennifer Miller, Jason Bruce, Jamie Vasko, Sherrie Adank, Tara Hand Paczkowski, Peggy—53, 147 Padley, Neil—26 Pancini, Gerald—45 Paquette, Brian—26 Paquette, Machele—6, 26, 39, 66, 96, 101, 116, 126 Parker, Larry—26 Parks, Lee Ann—53, 118, 133 200 Index Parrish, Tracy—53 Patchett, Carla—26, 133, 134 Patchett, Kimberly—26, 64, 147 Patchett, Kristi—62 Patchin, Darren—62, 113 Patton, Lisa—62 Patton, Michael—45, 161 Paulsen, Robert—45 Pavich, Lori—45, 111 Pearson, Deborah—27 Percy, Jolie—27, 66 Percy, Jon—53 Peres, Tammy—27, 39, 106 Peres, Todd—62 Perigo, Gary—27, 148 Perkins, Sandra—54 Peterson, Allen—54, 111 Peterson, Jennifer—45 Peterson, Kimberly—45 Peterson, Paula—62, 139 Peterson, Vickie—62 Phillips, Alicia—62 Phillips, James—45, 115, 129 Phillips, Jeffery—54 Piatt, Adam—27, 81 Piazza, Joseph—45, 148 Pickett, Jeffrey—54, 111 Ping, Mark—62, 137 Pleyer, Lisa—45 Polihronis, John—45, 127 Polus, Curtis—62 Poncin, Herve—101, 127, 163 Poor, Jacqueline—27 Poor, Jennifer—54 Potter, Becky—62 Powers, Timothy—62 Price, Noell—27, 129 Price, Mr. Ward—169, 172 Prom—84-85 Pruett, Jeffrey—62 Pulley, Thomas—54 Purkey, David—54 Purkey, Jim—62, 113, 137, 142 Q Quale, Candace—54 Quillin, William—27 R Radnick, Sherri—62 Rastovski, John—62 Rauch, Carla—54 Rauch, Jeffery—62, 113 Reato, Andrea—28 Reczek, John—28 Redmon, Grover—28, 129, 140 THEATRE ARTS—ROW I: Denise Echterling, Rodney Fredericks, Kyle Weaver, Mindy Mans¬ field, Candy Quale ROW 2: Susie Cermak, Shelli Funston, Melissa Scheidt, Michelle While, Suzanne Warchus ROW 3: Rachel Rinehearl, Chris Howerton, Cindy Kerr, Wendy McCormick, Mindy Eaton THESPIANS—ROW I: Dawn Ruley, Laura Talarek, Lynn Grant ROW 2: Laura Tishey, Jennifer Cermak, Donna Reeder Index 201 THESPIANS—ROW 1: Pal Winters, Jamie Bradley, Carey Cunningham, Chris Zugel, Mi¬ chelle White ROW 2: Doug Bradley, Andrea Mortimer, Noelle Rothrock, Kathy Nisevich, John Ruley ROW 3: Matt Francis, Jenny Mathias, Chris Howerton, Wendy McCormick, Jennie Rogers ROW 4: Candy Quale, Cindy Kerr, Shannon Joyce, Dan Fletcher, Mindy Mansfield V1CA—ROW I: Dan Armstrong, Rob Seitzinger, Corey Wedding, Joe Blink, Brian Tucker, Mr. Blanchard, Adviser ROW 2: Mike Sambrooks, Jim Phillips, Kevin Cantwell. Chester Asher Reed, Lori—62 Reeder, Charles—57, 62, 113 Reeder, Donna—1, 45, 106 Reese, David—62 Reese, Kristine Backe—28 Relinski, Ronald—28 Remember Most—36-37 Remesnik, Rhonda—54 Rendant, Alice—28 Renn, Mr. Thomas—113, 137, 145, 171 Renwick, Jacquelyn—28 Reusze, Andrew—28 Reyes, Mrs. Nancy—169 Richards, Melissa—29, 77, 111, 133 Richardson, David—54, 137 Richardson, Diana—54 Richardson, Mark—29 Riggle, Mrs. Marilyn—2, 169 Rindfuss, Frank—54 Rindfuss, Georgette—29 Rineheart, Major Ben—75, 171 Rineheart, Rachel—45, 149 Ripley, Sandy—45, 123 Rish, James—62 Rizzo, Cristina—62 Roach, Mrs. Effie—174 Robinson, Craig—45, 104, 137, 162, 165 Robinson, Jason—62, 127 Rodriguez, April—125 Rodriguez, James—29 Rogers, Jennifer—54, 126, 138, 139 Rokosz, Julie—29, 208 Bozo the Clown—1752 Rokosz, Tony—54, 137 Roof, Mrs. Beverly—174 Rosenthal, Christopher—54 Rosenthal, Kevin—54, 111 Rosinko, Joyce—29 Rosinko, Sharon—62, 118 Ross, Andrea—29, 38, 71 Ross, April—45 Rothrock, Noelle—1, 29 Rothrock, Philip—29, 54, 111 Roush, Bryon—30 Roush, Scott—1, 54, 72, 82 Rowe, Jason—54 Rowley, Laura—62, 139 Roy, Catherine—54 Ruley, Dawn—45 Ruley, John—54, 83, 111, 113 Rumback, Terry—30 Rupprecht, Michael—45, 77, 137, 145 Russel, Deborah—54 Russel, Pamela—62 Russel, Matthew—62 Rust, Bonnie—62 Rust, Eric—62 Rux-Tully, Hilary—62 Ryan, Kelly—4, 45 Ryder, Laurie—54, 147 202 Index s tee ofL ree V- £rt£r C S UO JUJ Jl dbdUUr) St. Pierre, Juli—46, 123 Sadie Hawkins Dance—80-81 Sambrooks, Michael—45, 47 Sampson, Mrs. Kay—174 Santy, Steven—49, 54 Schara, Joseph—62 Schara, William—45, 145 Scheckel, Janice—54 Scheidt, Melissa—54 Scheidt, Michelle—30 Scheiwe, Jeffrey—54 Scheiwe, Julie—45 Schiola, Derek—62 Schmidt, Carrie—62 Schmidt, Robert—62 Schmidt, Robin—54, 123, 147 Schmidt, Mrs. Sue—174 Schrader, Paul—54 Schroeder, Angela—62 Schupp, John—62 Schutz, Lisa—30, 77 Schutz, Melissa—54, 164 Schwanke, Mr. Steve—133 Searle, Joan—30, 116, 139 Seberger, Elizabeth—62, 107 Seitzinger, Robert—46 Seniors—6-35 Servies, Mr. Richard—131, 171, 175 Seydel, Erika—62, 123, 147 Shafier, Bridget—62, 118, 126 Shafier, Jeffrey—30 Sharkey, Keith—62, 131 Shell, Cindy—54, 126 Sherck, Loral—46 Shipley, Trisha—62 Shown, Douglas—62 Shryock, Michelle—30, 64 Simale, Sherri—62 Simmers, James—62 Singleton, Daniel—113 Sizemore, Lisa—62 Skorka, Kim—62, 118, 125 Skorka, Paul—46, 71 Skorka, S«!U=3S V M fcxxtx, j . Slinn, Mary Ann—46, 68, 121, 133, 147 Slinn Russell—62 Small, Jason—62 Smith, Cassandra—62 Smith, Daniel—30, 71, 140 Smith, David—54 Smith, Deborah—46, 135, 147 Smith, James—46 Smith, Janine—54 Smith, Jennifer—54 Smith, Kevin—31, 140, 179 Smith, Kristina—46 Smith, Michael—31, 54 Smith, Shawn—31 Smolek, Michael—49, 54, 88 Smutniak, Colleen—31 Smutniak, Raymond—62 Sneed, Robert—63 Softball—124-125 Solomon, Mr. Charles—174 Sone, Janet—54, 147 ri 5 OSyvOC IJJA CxJ UjoPulv o Jv-, -Unx C GLXJL JbOu Lto a- %Lju tx o . ' kUsuexAr k n i i - QJb QaXXX- ■ 1 « -)Lx 6 h Ccir VICA—ROW 1: Rob Kopas, Bob Fraser, Bob Janik, Chris Molden, Scott Hatch ROW 2: Richard Vought, Dave Gottschalk, Dave Austgen, Mike Spicer, Mike Mitsch, Brad Hutton, Dan Fuller, Mr. Blachard, Advisor; Dan Nelson, Tonye Kirchenstien ,n ' Sophomores—48-55 Spencer, Keith—5, 31, 74, 111, 129, 145 Spicer, Michael—31, 115 Spry, Dawn—46 Spry, Julie—31 Spry, Laurie—54 Staff—168-175 Starcevich, Marie—31 Starcevich, Patrick—46 Starr, Matthew—63 Starr, Terese—49, 54, 118 Stavem, Sherry—46, 126 Steele, Mark—32 Stegenga, Michelle—46, 118 Stegenga, Scott—63 Stegler, Timothy—46 Stephan, Mrs. Audrey—173 Stepp, Bradley—32, 38, 69, 71, 91 Stepp, Darla—54 Stevens, Duane—46 Stevens, Melissa—63, 71, 135, 142 Steward, Gina—54, 118, 126 Stewart, Mr. Brad—111, 112, 135, 142 Stiener, Shannon—54 Stingley, Donnie—63 Stingley, Melody—32 Stoner, Danette—54 Stoner, Julie—32 Stoner, Patti—46, 139 Stoner, Terry—32, 137 Stout, Mr. Gary—164, 168 Strain, Victor—54 Straka, Michelle—63 Streeter, Keith—32 Strickhorn, Heather—54, 74, 121, 147 Stryzek, Edward—54 Sturgill, Kristen—54, 124, 125, 135 Sue—2, 92, 206 Sufana, Mr. Thomas—82, 151, 169, 175 Sullivan, Ten—32 Summit, Penny—54 Suslowicz, Walter—54 Sutton, Brian—32 Sutton, Scott—73 Svoboda, Mark—33 Swart, Cheryl—63 Swart, Julia—63, 153 Swift, Brent—54 Swift, Jackie—63 Swimming—122-123 Sypult, Janet—54, 118, 125 Szczerbik, Caren—54, 118, 126 Talarek, Laura—55 Tarr, Robert—63 Tate, Barbara—33 Tauber, Adam—46, 137 Tauber, Hope—63, 15? Tauber, Jess—33, 111, 121 Taylor, Brian—33 Taylor, Kasalya—63, 135 Taylor, Kimberly—63 Taylor, Robert—55 Taylor, Robert K—63, 113 Taylor, Steven—63 TEN LITTLE INDIANS—72-73 Tennis—126-127 Terrana, Thomas—46, 111 Terry, Toni—34 Thiele, Charles—55, 145 Thiele, Kelli—4, 34, 208 Cookie—1752 Thomas, Mr. Robert—121, 170 Thompson, Kerry—55, 165 Thrall, Julie—63 Thrall, Mrs. Margaret—174 Thurner, Mrs. Pamela—171 Tilton, Alfred—63 Tilton, Mrs. Paula—174 Tishey, David—46, 127 Tishey, Laura-Ruth—55, 74, 125 Title Page—1 Track, Boys’—144-145 Track, Girls’—146-147 Trainor, Thomas—63 Trajkovski, George—63 Travis, Kelly—34 Travis, Thomas—63 Travis, Tina—55, 95 Trueblood, Keith—73 Trueblood, Shane—140 Tucker, Barbara—46 Tucker, Brian—46, 111, 129, 140 Tucker, Gary—34 Tucker, Terrence—63 Turner, Bryan—63 V Vallee, Kathy—46 Valles, Joseph—55, 131 Valtierra, Christopher—63 Valtierra, Mario—46 Vandenberg, Charles—68, 123 Vandenberg, Todd—46 Vanderwerken, Mr. G.—174 VanDommelen, Mark—55 Vasko, Jamie—63, 118, 7 Vick, Larry—63, 113, 130, 131, 142 Viers, Ryan—55, 121, 145 Volleyball, JV Frosh—118-119 Volleyball, Varsity—116-117 Vought, Richard—34, 79 Vuksinic, Dawn—34, 39, 64, 67, 77, 147, 207 Vuksinic, John—46, 72 w Wagner, Kathy—34 Walker, Shane—55, 74, 80, 111, 166 Walker. Sheila—34 Warchus, Suzanne—55 Warner, Bonnie—63 Watson, Kerri—46, 71, 106 Weaver, Kyle—1, 49, 55, 74, 111, 131 Wedding, Casey—55, 111 Wedding, Corey—46, 111 Weiand, Mrs. Annette—147 Weiand, Mr. Peter—131, 171 Weiand, Mr. Willi am—171 Wein, Jeffrey—63, 153 Weller, Darcy—63, 118, 139 Wenk, John—35 Wernersbach, Denise—55 Wesselhoft, George—63 White, David—55 White, Michelle—46 White, Todd—55 Whybrew, Dwayne—63, 123 Wicker, Elizabeth—35 Wicker, Melissa—63 Wietbrock, Shawn—63, 140 Wilkerson, Arthur—55 Williams, Randall—63 Williamson, Angi—35, 106, 107, 139 Williamson, Tommy—46 Willison, Kimberly—63, 118 Wilson, Christine—63, 139 Wilson, Clarence—63 Wilson, James—63 Wilson, Randall—55 Wilson, Wendy—63 Winters, Gary—63 Winters, Patrick—35 Wisch, Mrs. Beth—123, 139 Wisch, Robert—46, 123 Wisch, Thomas—55, 144, 145 Wismiller, Daniel—35 Witten, Wayne—46 THE W1Z—82-83 Wleklinski, Denise—35, 116, 133, 146, 147 Wolwark, Lisa—63, 121 Wood, Mrs. Pat—173 Woodke, Mrs. Lucille—174 Woodke, Sandi—55 Woodworth, Tammy—55 Woolfolk, Mrs. Marie—174 World Events—92-93 Wornhoff, Eric—46, 71, 111 Womhoff, Mr. William—145, 173 Wrestling—136-137 Wright, Scott—113 Wytrzyszczewski, Mike—55, 127, 148 Y Yancey, Todd—35 Yuhasz, Dennis—55 z Zak, Jeffrey—55, 111, 113, 142 Zak, Teresa—55 Zander, Lori—118, 139 Zarych, Mrs. Dorothy—174 Zatorski, Paula—55, 80 Zawadzki, Steven—46 Zugel, Christine—5, 46, 65, 82, 99 ZumMallen, Tracy—55 204 Index Sc6m£ Ttot ‘ftytcfof SUE: “So, hot shot, what do you think of Lowell? Are we still classified as hicks?” MIKE: “Well, I have to give you guys credit. You make a small town fun even when there isn’t a lot to do.” SUE: “Yeah, we don’t have to have nine cinemas, two malls and 15,000 restaurants in our town to keep busy. With all that goes on in our high school, we can make our own fun.” MIKE: “As for education, I guess I underestimated you guys. You’re on top of it all! ” SUE: “You bet. And when it comes to sports—stats aren’t the only re¬ cords.” MIKE: “I learned my lesson. Next time I even think of putting country folks down. I’ll remem¬ ber Lowell and then I’ll THINK AGAIN!” 206 Closing Closing 207 DEDICATION The new look of the yearbook this year took many long hours to design and accomplish. We created a whole new look for the Lowellian. We couldn’t have made all our ideas come to life without the help of some key individuals. We owe them all a BIG “Thank you!” Ms. Carey, our advisor, typist, and great friend, without your patience and dedication throughout the year, we probably would never have fin¬ ished this book. Thanks for putting up with work schedules, homework and missed deadlines. You’re a great friend and we love you. Staff members Tory Kincius and Sandi Woodke deserve great thanks for helping out all the way into the summer. We also extend good luck to them as they take over editorship next year. Other staff members who deserve thanks are Tina Travis, Candy Quale, Michelle Martin and Julie Stoner. We apprecite your help. Other thanks to: George Kingsley, our Herff Jones representative for his instructions and advice; Ms. Nemeth for her typewriters; Mr. John Giolas for his photography and developing work; Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Kasparian and Mrs. Tilton for patiently answer¬ ing questions and providing informa¬ tion; Mr. Wornhoff for his Rolodex; Mr. Sufana for his artistic help; Mr. Johnson for his floor plans for the cov¬ er; Marlene from the Lowell Tribune for her negatives; and club sponsors, administrators, coaches and staff who helped by providing much needed in¬ formation. We hope you, the student body, en¬ joy this book. Next time someone calls you “country folk” or refers to Lowell as a “hick town”, you just tell them they’d better THINK AGAIN! Lowellian Staff EDITORS Julie Rokosz Kelli Thiele PHOTOGRAPHERS Shannon Joyce Mary Moriarty STAFF Tory Kincius Michelle Martin Deb Pearson Candy Quale Julie Stoner Tina Travis Sandi Woodke ADVISER Ms. Rosemary Carey PRINCIPAL Dr. Roger S. 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