Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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he Wait is Over Graduation puts an end to thirteen years of education and recreation. Pomp and Circumstance” —no song can bring a tear to a mother’s eye faster ex¬ cept possibly Here Comes the Bride. June 7, graduation day at LHS, had its share of tears and cheers from the graduates and the audience alike. a, l thought it was exciting but a little scary also, said senior Mary Jo Lucas. During the ceremony the gradu¬ ation speeches were given by Chris Zugel, Kelly Owen and Shannon Joyce. Joyce, a yearbook photog¬ rapher, presented a slide presenta¬ tion of the senior class’ time at LHS. “The best part of the graduation was the slide presentation because it contained a lot of the good times and the fun that the senior class has had,” said senior Ken Berkshire. No matter how carefree some of the graduates have been during high school, they all realized the im¬ portance of graduation. Graduation was a big step into adulthood for me and I’m really glad that I made that step,” said one senior. Even though the graduates were apprehensive about their futures, most were relieved that their study¬ ing was over at LHS. “I’m glad I have graduated be¬ cause I can pursue what makes me happy, said Ken Berkshire, “and not have to worry about making the grade. Sandi Woodke Graduates sing in the choir for the last time during commencement. Graduatk

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wr tep Into a Memory The magic of Prom night enchanted all O n Saturday, May 23, 1987, the LHS Junior-Senior Prom was held at the After Four Supper Club in Cedar Lake. The theme of the prom was Step Into a Memory. Silver and blue bal¬ loons, stars, and streamers deco¬ rated the club and added some shimmer to the atmosphere. Prom favors were silk flowers, glasses, and memory books. These favors also followed the blue and silver color scheme. Almost everyone agreed that this year ' s band, the PAWNZ, was a much better band than those of years past. As Jean Loehmer put it, The band was great, a lot better than last year! This year ' s King and Queen were! Craig Anderson and Susan Dono-I van. The members of the court were Kevin Lemp and Melissa Laking, Shane Trueblood and Kathy Nise- vich, Rodney Fredricks and Donna Reeder, and Eric Wornhoff and Ni¬ cole Guske. Tails were popular again this year, and dresses ranged from me¬ tallic and flashy, to quiet and so¬ phisticated, to lace and ruffles. The dim lights, warm air, and for¬ mal dress gave all juniors and sen¬ iors the chance to step out of reality for awhile and step into a mem¬ ory.” Kerri Watson and date Mike Ken- Scott Morrow dances a fast nedy chose a sleek, sophisticated dance with his dateM look for prom night. I Mm

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Steve Fenters shakes hands with Edward Anderson, President of the School Board, as he receives his diploma. Graduates Jodi Beier, Tarina Call, and Shannon Joyce await the final announcement of their gradu¬ ation. Kelly Owen delivers her gradu¬ ation speech to her class. Mrs. Osburn oversees Shelli Fun- ston as she plays music for the graduation ceremony. Graduation 35