Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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Here Cru sur RUISE (krooz) vi. to sail or drive about from place to place, i I for pleasure or in search of something FjP “Cruisin ' Through” the 1987-88 school year, LHS students -—had many pleasurable experiences to tell about, but they also found what they were in search of—talents, creativity, and the ability to face challenges presented to them. Fearless at the sight of a needle, students breezed through the annual blood drive, drawing 138 pints of blood—a number which sur¬ passed the goal set by Student Council as well as the Red Cross. Early in the fall, students were given a chance to show off not only their school, but also their country to a group of 13 exchange students from Costa Rica. They expected to spend a memorable three weeks here, and they were not disappointed. “The students were shy at first, but after a while, they warmed up. They didn’t want to go home because they felt so welcome here,” said senior Erin McCracken. Even in the face of disaster, students pulled through. The school experienced another fire this year; this time it was set by a student in the freshman locker bay. Reluctantly, students helped the administrators clue in” as to who was involved, and many expressed disappointment at the decision to keep school in session for the remainder of the day. “Everyone thought it was great because they thought that we were going to get to go home, and they were upset when they didn’t get to,” said junior Scott Eaker. The Devils were virtually unconquerable in the athletic department, and several teams finished with better season records. The Boys’ Varsi¬ ty Basketball Team did a completely successful turn-around, improving from a 4-19 record last year to a 19-4 record this year. The Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team put themselves in the history books, finishing with the best season ever recorded at Lowell. Many other teams sent individuals to the Regional and State competitions, and these people represented us well. Cruisin’ Through” this past school year, students had many chances to show off their talents and abilities. Pride was an attitude back in circulation and the air was thick with intense school spirit. Senior Wendy Hitzeman said it best: “Of the four years I’ve been here, I think this is the most successful year we’ve had! Opening

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Excess ve N0,Se p r c0 f i f Lowell High School had its own personal pocket dictio¬ nary, the word monotony” would not even be in it. Instead, definitions for “creativity” would overflow the pages, since students were always risking a chance to be different in the activities they chose to sponsor. The student body seemed to wake up” this year, and almost everyone involved himself in activities that interested him. While there was the usual schedule of dances, both formal and informal, there were also new events to entertain all tastes. For the athletically minded, there were pep sessions and exciting games and meets. Attendance at athletic events soared to new heights this year, thanks to the promotion given by pep sessions and the commu¬ nity. The junior class turned a routine school day into an interesting seven hours with the first-ever Slave Day. Students participating as slaves were seen doing everything from singing “Happy Birthday” to hopping on one foot while balancing a lunch tray with one hand. Creativ ity, cooperation and enthusiasm marked this event. “The Slave Sale was different for a change,” said junior Tina Derr. “It was a very creative idea.” Also different was the selection done for the Fall Play. Instead of the usual drama, thespians acted out a comedy, FATHER OF THE BRIDE, for the start of their season. Regardless of the activity students chose to participate in, students seemed to cruise through” the year, finding ways to empty the school days of boredom and fill them with innovative ideas. Student Council president, Vicki Hall, best summed up student life this year when she said, “There was a lot more chance to be active this year and the attitudes were also better.”