Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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The past An era of silent movies stirs new feelings in us owell’s Spring Musical has al¬ ways been a lavish production with flashy costumes and big pro¬ duction numbers. But this year the event was a more low-key tribute to an era most of us are totally un¬ familiar with. Set in the time between the Civil War and the Roaring Twenties, TINTYPES provided a glimpse of an era when our ancestors lived. Not only was the setting different, but there were also many other ex¬ ceptions which made the produc¬ tion fall short of its usual impact on the audience. Theatre director, Mrs. Ciochina, on maternity leave, was replaced by Mr. Sufana, who directed TIN¬ TYPES with great attention to de¬ tail, down to costumes and the look of a silent film. Changes were also made in the musical direction with band direc¬ tor Mr. Stout taking over as or¬ chestra leader. Changes in the production brought mixed reactions from the audience and not all seats were sold. Change can be refreshing. It keeps Lowell audiences on their toes, never knowing what to ex¬ pect next in the Little Theater. Long, Long Ago Explaining the ancestry of his fam¬ ily, Mr. Tom Sufana, director, re¬ lates his personal experience to the theme of the play while the cast and crew listen attentively.

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Rain, $now s Typical winter weather didn ' t set the tone D espite the rain, couples ar¬ rived the night of December 19, ready to enjoy an evening of en¬ tertainment and mistletoe. “The dance was great, but I didn ' t really appreciate having to run into the dance,” said Kristen Sturgill. Shorter dresses and flashy col¬ ors replaced long formats. Also, tuxes were worn instead of the usu¬ al dress pants and sport jackets. Another change this year was the fact that so many couples went out for dinner either before or after the dance. Restaurants like Tiebel’s and Versailles were popular. “We waited and then went to Red Lobster afterwards,” said Trena Depel. The dance was sponsored by the ' sophomore class. Music was pro¬ vided by Frank Erfurth and Carl Jiminez of EJ’s DJ Service. Pic¬ tures were taken by Giolas, but most couples also brought their own cameras to record personal moments in the evening. Sophomore Daphne Ortiz commented that the best thing she liked about the dance was “getting on the dance floor finally and dancing.” Kerry Thompson Three’s Not a Crowd Getting Ready While their escorts take a break, Setting up before the dance, the the girls enjoy a solo fast dance DJ ' s, with the help of LHS stu- together. dents, check over the equipment. s Daijce ( )

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Actions Speak Louder During the silent movie portion of TINTYPES, Charlie (Tim Goldman) pantomimes a Sunday afternoon ride. Heart and Soul Expressing the meaning of the song, Nobody”, Susana (Tracy Parrish) gives it her all. Charge! Leading a battalion of courageous soldiers, T.R. (Jeff Wein) and en¬ semble prepare for battle. Tintypes