Lowell High School - Spindle Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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1265 1 715,605 On October 13, 1985, radio Station WBCN in Boston began a contest to see which school within its listening area was 965 1 in school spirit. The prize for being first was 55004 in cash to the winning school and a rock concert to be performed by a band called 'til tuesday. Rules for the concert were as follows: The words WBCN 'til tuesday Lowell High School had to be written on 3x5 index cards. The school which submitted the most cards would be declared the winner. Todd Keefe initiated the project by announ- cing the contest to the student council. Under the direction of Mrs. Droney the contest began at Lowell High around October 26, 1985. Upon entering the contest, it was thought that only about 20,000 cards would be needed for Lowell to win. As the craze grew, that prediction became minimal. HaU'way through the contest, the supply of index cards in the state of Massachusetts had been exhausted, forcing WBCN to change its rules .... paper cut to 3x5 size could be used. This marked the point when custodians started complaining about the paper blizzard which covered the floors of every corridor and room of our school. It was worth it, however. The week of Nov. 11, 1985 was one , . 1 rl -gt 1 -. VD' N Q' 1 1'?WzQ H 'YA to be remembered. The school gathered its forces,' teachers, students, and even parents united to prove that Lowell High School's spirit was the best. The long hours, writer's cramps, and hard work paid ojfflf On Nov. 21, 1985 over students met in the teacher's lounge to jind out U' Lowell had won. All held their breaths in anticipation as WBCN read of the countdown. After hearing that Marshfield High had taken second place out ofa total of 35 schools, Lowell High knew that they had won. Lowell, now the state's if 1 in School Spirit. We rejoiced by singing We Are The Champions . On Dec. 3, 1985 la tuesday of coursej over 2,000 teenagers streamed into Lowell Memorial Auditorium to watch as Headmaster Peter Stamas received a check for 85004 and to see 'til tuesday present a personal concert for them. School spirit could be felt everywhere. Our school was victorious and they showed their happiness and pride to everyone-including 'til tuesday. E vents!3

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All tuned in to Win Table of Contents The Year We Became 9591 in School Spirit Events. Seniors ....... ...... I 9 Faculty ...... ...... 7 1 Sports ...... ...... 8 9 Arts ...... ...... I 27 Clubs ....... .,.... 1 35 nu .i.- TJ , - Year in Review ..... ..,... I 55 E Graduation ................................... 161 .-.fl P .. ,, i f 'wg 1 Je: , ea , XTX X 2!Events

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