Severely handicapped class arrives - The Lowell
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Ftp 12. <strong>The</strong> Lowe:.. Octotxr S. 1984<br />
FEATURE.<br />
Socializing at <strong>Lowell</strong>...<br />
By Jason Mlntz<br />
As you munched on your corn chips at the last rally, and checked<br />
out that new song-girl routine, (that U. any pan of the routine<br />
that you were able to see) you probably were startled, as was I,<br />
when some spirit-minded frosluc began screaming. "88! 881881"<br />
Freshmen. <strong>The</strong> Class of 1988. What an interesting thought.<br />
Actually. I think we have on our hands one of the better freshmen<br />
<strong>class</strong>es 'that <strong>Lowell</strong> has seen in recent years. Even so. they are<br />
(and appropriately so) very ru ive.<br />
Information was circulating throughout campus that an official<br />
freshman sn:ak day had been organized for Friday,<br />
September 21. Woru reached some freshmen that this event was<br />
being sponsored by the SAB (though Mike Zimmerman was<br />
unavailable for comment), as a follow-up to the immensely successful<br />
KELLO dance.<br />
To accommodate the very large number of new students who<br />
requested that dances this year be held after school. HELLO wus<br />
held in <strong>Lowell</strong>'s warehouse for state Junk food, the ever popular<br />
cafeteria. (But didn't we graduate from middle school?) HbXLO<br />
was actually very well received by many freshmen, who even up<br />
until the last few moments before the dunce was to begin, uidn't<br />
know if they were being put on.<br />
Freshmen Neyu King and Lillian Phaeton joined the ranks of<br />
dozens of others who parked L'-emselves on a courtyard bench<br />
with book in hand, so as to convince anyone who might be watching<br />
Ibcm as they peered into the cafeteria to »ec what *M what.<br />
that they were natty doing homework, and were not at all like<br />
others who probably actually believed (Oh. please! How gullible<br />
can someone be?!!) that there was going to be a dance that after-<br />
Freshmen Danny Cao and Nicholas Grey report that they have<br />
been approached several times by three undercover members of<br />
the <strong>Lowell</strong> Secret Police (LSP). who go by the names of Lt. Mike.<br />
Sgt. Bales, and Btackcy. <strong>The</strong>se three juniors simulate assaults on<br />
innocent freshmen, then identify themselves as members of the<br />
LSP. and warn their victims to lake precaution: for next time. "It<br />
could be the real thing." What good guys, eh?<br />
And jusi when you thought it was safe to enter the building and<br />
not have to suffer through yet another joke about the nonexistent<br />
fourtb-floor pool.. Three posters -verc ^bolted around campus,<br />
advertising the formation of an Aquarium Cub. Can yflu guess<br />
where it meets? Room 409 — try to find it.<br />
<strong>The</strong> newest organization to hit Eucalyptus Drive is the LIT.<br />
better known as the <strong>Lowell</strong> Intimidation Team. Rumor has it that<br />
ifjhc LEC gives the OK. the LIT may soon become the fifth<br />
governing board at <strong>Lowell</strong>. According to President Marc Bader,<br />
members of the LIT test to sec just how fur that freshman's sense<br />
of humor can be stretched. Applications may be obtained from<br />
members of the LSP. or In Room 411, next to thevXquarium<br />
Club; interested freshmen need not apph.<br />
In other news, junior Erik Noyet is olf n Sweden for r visit with<br />
Mom. Not for a week, not for a month, tut according to brother.<br />
Anders at least a semester, and maybe even a year. Erik speaks<br />
lucnt Sndish. I'm told. How's that for impressive? In any case.<br />
I don't care what language he speaks. We want you back. Erik.<br />
<strong>Lowell</strong>'s not the same wlthoutyou.<br />
And not to leave out other <strong>Lowell</strong> students from the 19&7-&4<br />
school year. Jennifer PooHkidas and Jcdlne Young ore now off<br />
cruising down Wcstwood Boulevard by night, and living i<br />
studious life at UCLA by day (at least they're pretending to). But<br />
so we wouldn't forget them, they contributed something to I owell<br />
High School which they knew we would all cherish: their xiten.<br />
Georjcne PouHJddas aad Jacqudyn Young are now among us. as<br />
menbers of the Class of 1988. But what's U&? More frehman<br />
dbll^r Paul Fata (Eva). Adam FebgUa (Shami). Elisabeth<br />
Weber (Ellen), acd Sue- ArtemoB (Angle) hare joined us too.<br />
And watch out next year — prepare for the arrral of another<br />
Mint. (Not another!)<br />
<strong>Lowell</strong>ites on popularity<br />
By Sandra Wong<br />
Is being popular really that important?<br />
According to Judy Halle, a<br />
counselor al Huckleberry House,<br />
teens place loo much of an emphasis<br />
on popularity.<br />
"It (trying to be popular) can<br />
cause a lot of stress and havoc in a<br />
young person's life." stated Halle.<br />
"<strong>The</strong> Ironic pan about it b that<br />
most per pie will think you're fine<br />
the way you arc. even if you<br />
don't."<br />
<strong>The</strong> American Heritage<br />
Dictionary define* "popular" as<br />
being someone who is liked by<br />
friends and is sought after for<br />
company.<br />
Several Umcllilcs were asked if<br />
they thought popular)^ "\\ important.<br />
"Iking popular doesn't make<br />
you a better penon." said senior<br />
Selene Hong.<br />
Junior Mike Scott agreed. "It<br />
matters more what you IhinV than<br />
what other people think."<br />
Outsiders<br />
struggle<br />
to belong<br />
Uy Philip Kwong<br />
You sec them sometimes In the<br />
darkened hal^rays of Low*»lt High<br />
School. No one talks to them, and<br />
they talk to no one...they are the<br />
outsiders.<br />
Htcrynnc. at one time or<br />
another, feels like an outsider.<br />
This feeling is usually brought<br />
about due to a sense of not belonging<br />
to a particular >;roup or clique.<br />
<strong>The</strong> term "outsider" is an interming<br />
one. because to a certain<br />
alent everyone is an "outsider."<br />
Anyone who docs not fit into the<br />
standard mold, or is una*xcpt«!<br />
by a particular group is considered<br />
try ihal group to be an outsider.<br />
Although that Individual "may be<br />
accepted by tiiany other groups<br />
that person may still feel like an<br />
outsider.<br />
Being an outsider brings out diifcrent<br />
responses In different people.<br />
Some consider it gratifying to<br />
he on the "outside." <strong>The</strong>se individuals<br />
enjoy not bring confitv j<br />
by the whims and dictate* of -. particular<br />
group. Still, oft.cn find<br />
that being on the m