Red Devil Post, Vol. 1, Issue 5

RED DEVIL POST

Red Devils Give Back over eight-thousand dollars to local Angel Tree recipients

by Gabby Morache

Many foundations and communities try to make a difference in people’s lives every holiday season. Close to a third of annual fundraising in the United States happens in the month of December. Starting in 1979, The Angel Tree Foundation was launched by founders Charles and Shirley White. The Whites created this organization through the Salvation Army in hopes of people across the country recognizing how impactful it is to help others and convey compassion. It is now one of the most profitable and most-known Christmas profiles around the world. The idea of the Angel Tree has spread throughout communities everywhere: schools, workplaces, towns, and other organizations work together to help people in their own communities.

Students at Lowell High School did just that this holiday season, as they collected money for children across Lowell who are in need of a little extra holiday cheer. The St. Ed’s Angel Tree, through LHS, is supporting 51 boys and girls this year. The money raised will be used to buy the children toys, clothing, and other items on their wishlists. LHS was able to raise over $8,000 for the Angel Tree project, smashing the original goal of $5,100.

Thank you to anyone who donated to the St. Ed’s Angel Tree this season. It is no doubt that these kids will be left with nothing but smiles when their wishlist is fulfilled on Christmas morning. Not always is the holiday season the most joyful time for everybody, so remember to express gratitude for what you have in your life but to also try to positively impact somebody else's. Remember, the smallest gestures can carry the most weight.

This is the second year that Lowell has participated in the Red Devils Give Back program. Last year, the Red Devils raised over $11,000 for the Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids’ Foundation. In addition, the program was dedicated to beloved guidance counselor, Christina Thomas, who passed away from cancer. A bench made by Robin Leslie and her husband and angel wings designed by Roni LaPage are also in her honor.

LHS students learn a lot about English, science, math, and history, but they also learn about empathy as well, and for the past two years, they’ve received straight As in that class.

Masthead

Hannah Cano, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Sophia Emery, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Editors

Hailey Baran, Student Spotlight

Bella Funk, School Culture

Bre Kidd, Community

Walter Kotlin, Class News

Morgan Laumeyer, School Culture

Madelyn Logan, Fine Arts

Mia McMillan, Diversity

Allie Mecha, Lower Schools

Hailey Moore, Sports

Gabby Morache, Administration

Makalyn Patrick, School Counseling

Olivia Perlick, Opinion’

Bella Silva, Photography

Lilly Susko, Pop Culture

Jacquelynn Van Der Linde, History

Payton Williams, Sports

Writers & Photographers

Savannah Amschl

Alyssa Andriese

Brooke Bane

Jon Budz

Alyx Doty

Jaiden Estrada

Sarah Gygi

Adam Hammer

Ethan Hernandez

Joey Paternostro

Taylor Rothrock

Emma Sampias

Addy Vaught Sponsor

Joe Gianotti

IN THIS ISSUE

Angel Tree, Pygmalion, Office Art, Stacey Heams, Holiday Wishes, RDT Building Reopening, Madi Jurrs, Ryan

Wellwerts, Brook Sherwood, School Improvement Plan, Student Hub, Study Skills vs. Homework, Snowfall in NWI, Muslim Representation, LMS Humanities, Student Loans, Nursing Home Christmas Wonders, Progress Flag, 2022 Year in Review, History of Ice Cream, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Girls Swimming

Red Devil Pride

Pygmalion a delight to all in attendance

by Savannah Amschl

A few weeks after the excitement of Tech Week and performances for Pygmalion, our beloved theater kids at Lowell High School bring a wave of excitement for the upcoming musical (which will be The Little Mermaid). But let’s shine some light on how the performances of Pygmalion went. “It was a challenging play with long paragraphs of text and weird phrasing which made memorization difficult for everyone but I’m so proud of how far they came and what they accomplished. It’s a very difficult play but they pulled it off so well,” one theater member told the Post. Pygmalion is set in the early 20th century, at the end of the Victorian period, which made the flow of the lines given to the cast very different from the flow of conversations held in the present day. A direct quote from the play, a line given by Julian Cruz as Alfred P. Doolittle (Eliza’s father) reads, “All I ask is my rights as a father; and you’re the last man alive to expect me to let her go for nothing; for I can see you’re one of the straight sort, Governor.” This line shows just how awkward the text from the play that was given to the cast was. Despite this struggle, the actors pulled it off beautifully.

“Thursday was a difficult day for us. You can definitely feel the nerves backstage and getting everything straight is very hard.” The first day of shows was definitely one that set the bar high from what the Post was told by members of the audience. While there were definitely hiccups, the talents, both backstage and onstage, kept the show moving as smoothly as possible and made all the practice worth it.

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Red Devil Pride

Mrs. Schoon curates office art exhibits

by Madelyn Logan

Mrs. Schoon is widely known to love the art that enters the office each year. The Red Devil Post asked her some questions about the love she has for the art. Previously, the office held some wonderful art which included: the coil pots from Ceramics, the ballpoint pen drawings from Drawing I, the ripple paintings from 2D Art, and last but not least, out in front of the office were the monochromatic paintings from Painting I.

As many know, Mrs. Schoon has always been LHS’s #1 art fan. She has seen the office transform into a beautiful place surrounded by the art of the students. The office is always a fun spot to stop by and Mrs. Schoon is extremely proud to have this job.

When asked how she felt about new art projects, she said, “I love everything they bring in. I used to have to beg to get things in here and now we see so many more projects”. Mrs. Schoon is always impressed by the art she sees and remarks on how “insane the talent is”.

Mrs. Schoon enjoys all of the projects that come in, but she does have an all-time favorite project she sees each year. When asked about which was her favorite, she said, “The ballpoint pen drawings are so cool. Each quadrant of the

drawing has to have a different technique, and somehow for each one, it’s impossible to tell. The amount of time it took to make these is unbelievable”. Finally, Mrs. Schoon said, “They really step up their game each year and the art Ms. Rivera and Mrs. Lapage get out of the students is incredible. The artwork always brightens my day. It used to be so boring in here. Mrs. Lapage and Ms. Rivera always make our office great. I’m honestly the luckiest person in this school. I’m their #1 art fan and nobody is going to take it away from me”. Mrs. Schoon’s final remarks are heartwarming for all of the artists at LHS to hear. The Red Devil Post says thank you to Mrs. Schoon!

Red Devil Pride

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Red Devil Pride

From: Emma Sampias

“Happy holidays!”

From: Emma Sampias

“Happy holidays!”

From: Alyx Doty

To: Wendy Brown

To: Eric Sampias

To: David Neighbors

“Have a good holiday break. Remember to practice your lines, and congratulations on your role!! :D

From: Alyx Doty

To: Celeste Leyba

“Have an amazing break. Can’t wait to see you soon! <3

From: Payton Williams

“Happy holidays!”

From: Madelyn Logan

To: Joe Gianotti

To: Molly Logan

“I love you very much Molly, and I’m excited to spend the holidays with you. : )

From: Rachel Dawson

Red Devil Pride

To: The Alternative School

“Happy Holidays to all the Alt and OC students and staff! We are rooting for each of you and want you to know how special you are! Enjoy your time off, and let’s come back 2nd semester strong and ready to get these credits! You are loved!

From: Rachel Dawson

To: LHS Administrators

“Thank you for all that you do for the ALT/OC students and us staff! We appreciate you and hope you get lots of peace and rest over break. May 2023 give you many blessings!

From: Raymond Goss

“Have a great holiday break!”

From: Jonathan Budz

To: All Welding Students

To: Micah Ambrose

“Bah humbug! Wish more people a Merry Christmas!”

From: Amie Vaught

“I hope you have a great New Year!!”

From: Amie Vaught

“I hope your Christmas is magical.”

To: Rebecca Witkowski

To: Danielle Kielmen

Red Devil Pride

From: Amie Vaught

“Merry Christmas to you and your family.”

From: Tina Hustead

To: Lori Brown-Runyon

To: George Hustead

“We hope your holidays and every day is full of joy, laughter, and love. I am proud to be this Devils mom!”

From: Dawn Spisak

To: Rose Frampton

“I wish you and your family a joyous holiday season and a wonderful new year!

From: Dawn Spisak

To: Polly Franklin

“Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

From: Dawn Spisak

To: Claudia Carranza

“Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year.”

From: Seth Rindfuss

“Have a very merry holiday!!:

From: Shannon Mazurek

“Happy holidays and thanks for all you do!”

To: Sophia Emery

To: Joe Gianotti

From: Gabby Morache

Red Devil Pride

To: Allie Mecha

“Come over and make Christmas cookies with me please!”

From: Lori Mastriani

To: Tina Hustead

“Thank you so much for all your help at the beginning of the year, and I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and New Year!”

From: Brooklyn Schmelter

To: Emmy Harrison

“Thank you for spending your holiday season with me. I love you!”

From: Katie Williamson

“Happy Holidays. Slay.”

From: Logan Woodworth

“I hope you have very happy holidays.”

From: Zandar Lewis

To: Mila Krooswyk

To: Madelyn Norris

To: Madison Griffin

“You’re a nice person and there for people!”

From: Logan Woodworth

“Waltuh. Happy Holidays Waltuh.”

To: Walter Kotlin

From: Braelyn Carter

Red Devil Pride

To: Ashlee Belcher

“I hope you have a great Christmas, and stop attacking my village!!”

From: Rosie Braun

To: Mila Krooswyk

“Mila: I really appreciate you and everything you do for me. I love you.”

From: Taylor Rothrock

To: Ally Fremouw

“I hope you have a great holiday with your siblings and family. Thanks for being such an awesome friend I am so thankful we met!”

From: Alyx Doty

To: Ella Vandercar

“Thank you so much for being such a great friend. Happy Holidays!! <3

From: Emma Sampias

“Happy holidays!”

From: Emma Sampias

“Happy holidays!”

From: Alyx Doty

“Have a good break, and keep your head up! <3

To: Paulette Sampias

To: Dave Sampias

To: Mark Sczurko

Red Devil Pride

From: Connor Hedge

“Happy Holidays : ) !

From: Alyx Doty

To: Hannah Cano

To: Dior Pockrus

“Have an awesome break. I can’t wait to work on crew with you again!! <3

From: Ava Gaul

To: Bella Baron

“Have a good Christmas and good luck on softball try outs. You’ll be great!!”

From: Cali Kissel

“Merry Christmas. Hope to see you soon!!”

To: Ryan Skinner

From: Hailey Mogan

To: Denise Houser

“I wish you the best holiday with your family!! Merry Christmas.”

From: Mila Krooswyk

To: Cass Hejnowski

“Thanks for letting me look at your bio assignments. Merry Christmas.”

From: Ryan Wellwerts

“Good luck on getting your driver’s license.”

To: Lilly Susko

From: Rebecca Baker

Red Devil Pride

To: Tia Briese

“Merry Christmas Tia Briese! Love you<3

From: George Hustead

Merry Christmas!!

From: Kristen Camery

To: Allison Habath

To: Steve Harker

“I can’t wait to hear the new music you add to your playlist post winter break!

From: Adam Hammer

“Hope your holiday break is amazing!

From: The Culture and Diversity Club

To: Gabby Morache

To: LHS faculty and staff

“Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! We hope everyone has a relaxing break, and let’s start 2023 off strong!”

From: Alyx Doty

To: Grace Bolda

“Have an awesome break. I can’t wait to work on crew with you again!! <3

In the Classroom

Red Devil Trades building reopens with aplomb

Lowell High School’s Red Devil Trades Building, which houses many of its CTE classes, recently unveiled many of the new spaces and equipment that students have at their disposal. The Red Devil Trades building is a state of the art facility unrivaled in Northwest Indiana. Mr. Roach remarked, “the trades building is a state of the art learning facility with the most modern and advanced equipment the industry has to offer. It is staffed with trade professionals who understand this advanced equipment.” Mr. Goss added, “Our trades building stands out from others because no expense was spared. In the welding shop, we have state of the art welders that make it so that there isn’t anything

we can’t weld or learn to weld. We also have a large fabrication area with two 4’x8’ fabrication tables.

CTE students are clearly well taken care of at Lowell High School. Industry certifications abound, which makes it all the more easier for graduates to get good jobs and possess a leg up when it comes to entering trades unions.

Construction and Carpentry is a new program this year, and Tri-Creek hired Mr. Steve Ganzeveld to helm it. Ganzeveld’s ultimate goal is to have his students build a house from the floor up. In the meantime, he says, “My students will build many projects which will give them the opportunity to become familiar with all the tools we supply.”

When asked about the RDT Automotive Technology department, Mr. Favors beams. He says, “Our program is ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) accredited. We are only one of thirteen high school in the state that can boast that achievement.” Favors is also proud of LHS’s partnership with General Motors and the dual credit math that allows students to receive an MLR certificate. Favors notes that recent graduates have had an easy time finding work with companies like GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

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Student Spotlight

Jurrs looks forward to career as esthetician in Las Vegas

by Mia McMillan

This issue’s student spotlight for the seniors is Madi Jurs! Jurrs plans to attend the School of Aveda in Chicago to become an esthetician. She also loves watching football, baseball, and softball.

Jurrs was born in Merrillville, then moved to Moticello when she was 4. She lived in Monticello until 6th grade, though she still had a lot of friends in Lowell. She moved to Lowell in 7th grade and has been a Red Devil ever since.

She’s the youngest in a family of 5, not including her dog, which she said is, “like my child; I can’t go 3 ft without him following me.” Jur’s family has given her a conNident, sociable personality that she uses to be a great third baseman.

Some of Jurr’s other interests include astrology and tarot cards. Jurrs said, “Anytime I’m

time with a situation, I ask my spirit guides what the problem is.” She loves the show On My Block and her favorite band is Fleetwood Mac.

With her years at LHS coming to an end Jurrs was asked what her overall take away from high school is. She replied, “I’ve loved making some of the best memories that I’ll ever have. Senior year is probably one of the years I'm never going to forget. But I am excited to move to Vegas making big money as an esthetician.”

Student Spotlight

Multiple sport athlete, Wellwerts, making the most of his freshman year

by Lilly Susko

Ryan Wellwerts is an ambitious first year student here at Lowell High School. Wellwerts is used to being in the spotlight as he is a multiple sport athlete, playing baseball since he was five years old, testing out his passion for track and field for a year, and currently pursuing his basketball career on Lowell’s freshman team. When interviewed by the Red Devil Post, Wellwerts said his proudest accomplishment in his life so far was hitting his astonishing 400 foot home run when playing with his Cedar Lake baseball team, The Alley Cats. A hidden talent about Ryan is he is a switch hitter, meaning he can bat either left or right handed. When Wellwerts was asked “What is your favorite thing about Lowell High School?” he responded, “I like the freedom that I gained in high school. It's a lot different than middle school.” When Ryan isn’t giving his all out on the field or court, he can be found having fun with his friends and family, going to concerts and sporting events, and getting top scores on the popular Nintendo Wii game Just Dance.

Brook Sherwood settles into her junior year by

Hailey Baron

For this issue’s junior spotlight, Brook Sherwood has been chosen. When asked about how her junior year has been, she replied “in terms of academics, it has been more difficult than previous years, but overall it has been good. I have been using this year to focus more on softball and school more than anything else. It hasn't been so different from my freshman and sophomore years, but there is still half the year to come.” Sherwood was also questioned about how she felt about being a senior next year, and admitted that she feels nervous. “Being a Senior is a scary idea for me. Everybody talks about how they hate being in school, but I have come to realize this is where I have met most of

my closest friends.

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4 Corners: RD Principals

Mrs. Patrick Speaks About Lowell High School’s School Improvement Plan

by Sophia Emery

As required by the the Indiana Department of Education, Lowell High School developed a school improvement plan based upon the best interests for the student body and school as a whole. The plan consists of school specific information, data analysis, and strategies to reach school specific goals. There are three main goals the school strives to achieve over the course of three years. The goals can be broken down into math, ELA, and social-emotional focused objectives.

Since the SAT is the new accountability test for Indiana high schools, it was chosen as the data to analyze and improve. For ELA, Lowell High School aims to increase the number of students who meet or exceed the state At College-Ready benchmark for the SAT by 13% and math by 17%. During the start-of-theyear survey, only 59% of the student population reported that they felt consistently supported by peers and staff members at LHS. LHS plans to increase the percentage of students who feel consistently supported by peers and staff members by 16%.

Along with addressing the academic and student well-being improvements, there has also been internal construction improvements. In the summer of 2022, a 17,000 square foot expansion of the Red Devil Trades building was finished. This created a larger working center for students who plan to pursue a technical field beyond high school, providing the student body with more options and opportunities.

The LHS project based learning environment works to prepare students for life after high school and gives students insight toward realistic employment experiences. By providing collaboration opportunities, the students of LHS are given a push toward developing desirable skill sets for the work force.

Lowell Senior High School’s vision is the key focus of the ideals instilled amongst its students: “Empowering students to be their best selves while fostering a strong sense of Red Devil Pride!” This vision was based upon the core values of the school community. The PRIDE acronym stands for perseverance, reliability, integrity, drive, and empathy.

Lowell High School has been making internal changes, creating a shift in academic and socialemotional focus, fostering a project based learning environment, engaging in technology rich learning, and offering more expansive course options. These improvements have been guiding the students of LHS to reach their full potential, and prepare for life after graduation.

Counselor’s Corner

Student hub packed with information

by Olivia Perlick

The Lowell High School Student Hub is a very important document with valuable information pertaining to all Red Devils. It is recommended every student has this link bookmarked for quick and easy access as the information on it changes often.

Upon opening the Google Document, students will find a list of LHS Counselors and their alphabetical breakdown. Their names are hyperlinks to Google Surveys to request meetings with them. You can make a meeting to discuss college/career, academics, concerns for peers, or anything personal. The counselors are here to aid students in any way possible. If a discussion topic is not on the list, students can select the “other” and get the help they require.

Next, we have an eight-box breakdown. The first box is News! This includes anything new and important. During September, there was a list of select colleges that were free to apply to for College Go! Week. The next section is scheduling. As we are approaching 2023, scheduling for the 2023-2024 school year will be coming up quickly. It is good to get an early start and gather some ideas of what the future will look like. Students can view the Course Description Guide linked in this section.

The next component is directed specifically at the Class of 2023. There will be links relating to College-Bound students and Career-Bound students. These links include scholarship lists, transcript requests, and FAFSA, along with many more. Next to the Seniors section is the Mental Health help section. There are links to tips and tricks along with hotlines and counseling options. It allows students to choose what path they need when trying to get help.

The last part of the Student Hub includes AP News, Vocational Resources, MISC, and Indiana Graduation Pathway Bucket 2. There is a wide variety of information in this area. The highlight of it is “Graduation Requirements” and helps to make sure students are on track.

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Devils’ Advocate

Students better served learning study skills

rather than doing hours of homework

by Emma Sampias

Many believe the root of good grades is the test scores received. However, the authentic source is the way in which a student obtains the information and practices their understanding of it. This includes studying and note-taking. These skills are vital for a student’s success within assessments, high school, and college. Studying entails devoting time and effort to enhance understanding of a topic. To help y studying, students should search for their learning style, then find someone to study with who learns similarly. Do not forget to allow time to take breaks in between study sessions. Make sure to study in a productive space. Also create a consistent studying schedule. In addition, set goals for each studying session. That could include planning times to study and explain the concepts learned out loud, following that with selftesting practice. These recommendations may assist in a student’s success. The only way to find out is by testing them out. Then once a student finds what study method works for them, they can use it for greater success overall. Additionally, studying ties into the act of note-taking. Notetaking results in greater academic success and achievement. It can be beneficial when taking notes to write down key points, not writing statements down verbatim. Keep notes organized and be an active listener and reader. Then when copying the notes down, use symbols and abbreviations, color coordination, and consistency. Also students should keep in mind to write down notes in their own words, structuring notes with headings, subheadings and numbered lists or bullet points. By including these beneficial tips in a student’s everyday life, they may experience more success and mastery of a topic.

NWI’s holiday season in need of more snowfall

by Walter Kotlin

In years past, Lowell would experience snow all throughout November, sometimes even on Halloween. Recently, the usual “White Christmas” seems to be getting pushed back further every year. For some, this is seen as a good thing, but others disagree. No snow means not scraping off vehicles, lack of school cancelations or delays, and other factors like safer road conditions. On the contrary, for the kids and many adults, it also means new opportunities and more ways to enjoy the season.

Snow offers a lot of traditions that aren’t available at other times of the year. For example; many people visit Oak Hill, the high school reservoir, or freedom park to enjoy sledding. There aren’t too many other times where people can jet down a hill racing friends and be safe if they crash due to the heavy clothing and (mostly) pillowy snow. With different types of “sleds,” every journey down the hill can be something new. The classic toboggans, inner tubes, snowboards, or skis give everyone the chance to try something different.

Of course, there are always the snow forts with snowball fights. Kids inevitably dump snow down each other’s coats and see who can pelt whom the fastest. Amongst the madness, the ground is full of snow angels and snowmen. Some try to make the biggest snowman in town or spend time creating a snapshot of a scene or a creature. After spending so much time outside, kids can also usually find themselves with a hot chocolate in their hands to warm back up.

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Devils’ Advocate

Despite strides, the entertainment industry needs to do a better job representing Muslims

by Mia McMillan

Despite making up 25% of the global population, Muslims only account for 1% of characters on popular television shows, according to a report released October 21st, 2022. The USC (University of Southern California) Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism’s report studied 200 TV shows that aired between 2018 and 2019 to find that the entertainment industry continues to overlook Muslim voices or cast Muslim actors in stereotypical roles. Only 12 series regulars were Muslim and seven of those regulars were criminals or targets of physical violence. 87% of the shows studied did not include one Muslim speaking character and less than a third of the charaters were female. One of the lead authors of this study, Stacy Smith, said it best when saying, “This is people being lazy with a group of people that routinely are being dehumanized as either perpetrators or victims of violence, or with disparaging comments.”

Going into further detail about Muslim women, their characters tend to be greatly stereotyped in Western TV and movies. With these productions women are made out to be suppressed, quiet, and often manipulated by men. They are often written without jobs, involved with terrorist activity, or maybe need to be “saved” by a white man. Whatever the case, producers

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Predestined Devils

LMS offering humanities to 7th and 8th graders to build academic and cultural awareness

by Allie Mecha

Everyone has 4 core classes: English, science, social studies (history), and math, all dificult in their own ways and considered ‘building block’ classes. At LMS, they took the challenge a step further. They created not one, but two classes called Humanities for 7th and 8th graders. It’s a combination of English and social studies, and it teaches students the study of history and culture through reading and researching different novels and articles. The 7th graders are currently working on creating their own

civilizations. Mrs. Malaski, one of the teachers of the 7th grade humanities class, class explained, “They took what they learned from previous civilizations like Mesopotamia, China, Indus River Valley, and Egypt and they are working in groups to demonstrate what they believe civilizations need to thrive. The students are also using what they’ve read in multiple novels and what they’ve researched to make decisions in their civilizations. Like what kind of government, religion, social hierarchy, etc. will best keep their civilization from collapsing.” The humanities classes takes a different approach than social studies and english separately.

Community Pride

President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the Department of Education take initiatives to help relieve student debt up to $20,000 from low to middle income families' as pandemic-related support expires.

by Sophia Emery

Since 1980, the total cost of attending a four-year college–both public and private–has nearly tripled, even after accounting for inflation. The price of attending college has increased drastically, but government issued support hasn’t been keeping up. In the past, Pell Grants have covered 80% of the cost of a four-year public college degree for students belonging to working families. Now, those grants only cover a third. As a result, the majority of students from low and middle income families must borrow money in order to cover college tuition.

President Biden’s suggested plan to help families who are in need of financial support consists of three parts:

1. Provide targeted debt relief to address the strains of COVID-19. The final extension on federal student loan repayment was set for December 31, 2022.

2. Make the student loan system more manageable for current and future borrowers. Monthly payments were cut in half for undergraduate loans. Also, it was proposed that borrowers who have worked for a nonprofit organization receive appropriate credit toward their student loans.

3. Protect future students and taxpayers by reducing the cost of college and holding schools accountable when they hike up prices.

President Biden has championed the largest increase to Pell Grants in over a decade. To further reduce the cost of college, the President continues to work toward doubling the maximum Pell Grant and making community college free. Colleges have an obligation to keep prices reasonable and ensure borrowers don’t have a debt they cannot afford.

The Department of Education and the Biden Administration have taken significant steps toward making student debt more manageable for borrowers and providing support through postpandemic struggles.

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Christmas joy spreads throughout the assisted living and nursing home communities

by Alyssa Andriese

Christmas is almost here! Everyone around Lowell is doing all kinds of Christmas-related things. Even the assisted living and skilled nursing homes have their own little Christmas traditions that they do during the holidays. It all starts with decorating the campuses with as many trees as possible, tinsel, lights, wreaths, and villages. Many residents will have families come and decorate their own rooms as well. There is never too much Christmas to brighten someone’s day. Most assisted living and skilled nursing homes in Lowell are open campuses, so loved ones and family members are always welcomed into the building, which is even more important around the holidays for the residents. At the beginning of the holiday season, people from the community will adopt a senior which helps make the residents' holiday season a little brighter. The residents are always listening to Christmas music around this time of year and thoroughly enjoy when church choirs, school choirs, preschools, and bell choirs come to spread the Christmas cheer with them. They love being able to sing along or just sit and listen.

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Essential Nutrition brings customers the tools necessary to practice proper health

by Bre Kidd

Essential Nutrition is a business located behind George’s Restaurant. Their address is 181 Deanna Dr Suite F, Lowell, IN 46356. Their hours are Monday-Friday 6 am-4 pm, Saturday 8 am-3 pm, and Sunday 9 am-2 pm. Essential Nutrition started in 2015, and they are now serving in Saint John, Dyer, Crown Point, Lowell, Merrillville, and Schererville. Essential Nutrition is a protein place that has a bunch of different types

of drinks and food. Essential has two types of drinks customers can get; they are either shakes or teas. Every month there are specialty drinks that come, but after that month, they go away. Essential is not only a protein shake place, but it is also a place that specializes in weight loss. Their website offers customers the option to be able to have a coach. There are 14 coaches that people can choose from, and they can help with weight loss or just try to make life healthier. Their website reads, “Essential Nutrition believes that all you need are the right tools to follow your personal health plan. That’s why we provide not only personalized services but also the products you need to make following your personal health plan easier.” This quote tells people about how Essential is there for them and wants to help in every way. Finally, if people are looking to lose weight or to just have a good drink, Essential is the place to go.

Quirks of History Progress in Pride: Inclusion for all

by Alyx Doty

The progress pride flag is a newer symbol that is representing the LGBTQ+ community. It was created by Daniel Quasar, who uses xe/xyr pronouns (pronounced zee, zir). Quasar is a nonbinary designer and artist, who created the flag in 2018. Xe wanted a flag that represented people who are transgender and LGBTQ+ people of color, along with every other identity under its umbrella. The white, pink, and blue

represent transgender people and is based on the transgender flag which was created in 1999 by Monica Helms (she/her). The brown and black stripes represent people of color, whom xe thought were often left out of LGBTQ+ spaces; based on the “More Color More Pride” flag created by Amber Hikes (they/she) in 2017. These stripes are placed on top of the rainbow flag, which has a similar meaning to the original.

Xyr’s design is based on the more well-known rainbow flag, which was inspired by the original, created by Gilbert Baker (he/him). Baker was asked to create a flag by Daniel Milk (he/him), an openly gay elected official. He created the first widely known LGBTQ+ flag, and it was embraced internationally. Baker was inspired by nature and the rainbow; the stripes represent (from top to bottom) pink for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing,

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2022 Year in Review

by Jonathan Budz

Over the course of this wild year, as always, we’ve shared a great deal of exciting, sad, and powerful news with the world, so let's look at some of the most prominent moments from 2022.

February 24th - Russian Invasion of Ukraine

This major conflict has continued to escalate from what many would see as a quick invasion, to a long and drawn-out war. While the death count isn’t solidified yet, the lives taken range from 8-32 thousand.

September 8th - Queen Elizabeth II Dies

With the death of the world's longest reigning monarch, the UK has had Charles III take her place.

November 8th - Midterm Election Starts

To no surprise, as this occurs every 2 years, the US has had midterm elections. The results of these elections have balanced the Senate with 49 senators for both Democrats and Republicans and with the remaining 2 seats going to other parties. However, the House of Representatives is imbalanced, with a majority of the seats going to the Republican party.

November 21st - FIFA World Cup Starts

With the World Cup soccer or football, fans have been going wild. While many countries may not be in the running anymore, the World Cup still pulls in many viewers and fans from across the globe. It’s popularity in America has exploded in recent years.

Quirks of History

Thank the Victorian “Queen of Ices” for your tasty treat

by Jacquelynn Van Der Linde

In modern times, when somebody mentions ice cream what do people usually think of? Rocky road? Vanilla? Moose tracks? Other deliciously sweet flavors? Maybe people think of the convenience of ice cream and being able to just drive 5 minutes down the road to get their ice-cold fix. Well, what if ice cream didn’t use to be that simple and, sometimes, not even sweet?

Let’s rewind the clock for a second, all the way back to the classical antiquity of the Greeks. Fifth century B.C., Alexander the Great would send his soldiers up a trek to the mountains in search of fresh snow. After gathering enough snow to please his royal highness, the soldiers would bring it back to him. Then, Alexander would mix the snow with milk, drizzle it with nectar and top it with fruits. Thus, creating the world's first version of “ice cream”. Though, this version didn’t require the same churning method as it does today. It’s tough to say what he would’ve called it, as its name has been lost to time. But, it wasn’t just the emperor who got to enjoy this frozen treat. This early version of ice cream was a common street food in the Athens’ marketplace. Grecians could pick up some on their way home from buying linens and pottery, at almost every corner. How did they keep it cold? How did it not melt?” The Greeks came up with a structure called “ice houses”. These were dome- shaped structures that were built partially underground near rivers or lakes. During winter months, ice from these rivers or lakes would be stored in the ice house with some kind of insulation, like straw or hay. Then, once the weather warmed up, the ice would stay cold and fresh all season. Allowing for an ancient refrigerator- type effect.

This snow-milk desert would continue as the main “ice cream” related dish throughout most of the following centuries. Across many countries, Asian and European alike, recipes for ice cream were similar. They all called for two common ingredients: snow and milk. Though, the toppings vary from recipe to recipe. Toppings very much depended on the status of the enjoyer and what they were able to afford. An upper-class person could afford to spread honey, flower nectar, fruits, and whatever else they wanted on their “ice cream,” but a poorer person likely didn’t get those added flavors.

Moving forward on the timeline, inventors took a more modern approach to this confectionary in 1686, France. A continued on page 34

Courts and Fields

After a hard fought 2021-2022 season, boys basketball gets off to a quick 2-2 start to their season

by Ethan Hernandez

The Lowell Red Devils basketball team believes that basketball is more than just a sport. Coming off a not so great year due to inexperience and a young junior centered team, the 2021-2022 basketball team struggled. Although their season did not go their way, it ended up being arguably one of the better things that has happened to them. Coming into the summer of the 2022-2023 season, the Lowell Red Devils already showed tremendous growth snatching five wins against big names like conference opponent Andrean and Fountain Central out of the Indy area.

Skip to today, and they are 2-2 and off to a great start. But where exactly did all of this growth come from in such a short time span? Lowell's players took a bad season and did not use it as an excuse to give up. Instead they used it as motivation and as a chance to grow together not only as basketball players but as a family. This team grinded nearly every day together in the summer, both on and off the court. The Red Devil Post took the time to speak to some of the players about this great high school experience. “We learned tough love and how to lift each other up even in the worst situations. The growth has been so continued on page 36

Courts and Fields

by Taylor Rothrock

The Lowell High School gymnastics team looks promising this year! Open gyms for gymnastics initiated at the beginning of November, following tryouts on November 14th. The girls are already hitting it hard on their routines to showcase at their first gymnastics meet. It will be held at the LaPorte Pairs on Saturday December 17th. There are around fifteen dedicated girls who made the team.

A leading gymnast this year is Ally Dunn, a freshman. She is competing in floor and vault. She alleges, “there’s a lot of different variety of skills you can do on floor that I find very fun.” Dunn is enthusiastic about the upcoming season. She wants to become more comfortable throwing tucks. She also would like to advance on vault.

Alexis Perlick, a Sophomore, is competing on varsity for every event. She’s most confident with floor and excels at tumbling because of cheerleading. One of her goals is to have at least one clean beam routine this season. She is most excited to make new memories with the team. Perlick said, “Everyone is so nice and supportive and I really enjoy spending time with everyone, including the coaches”

Casey Fields, a junior, feels electrified for the season. She is most excited for senior night, where the girls are going to decorate the gym. She states that her favorite event is vault or floor. Her goals this year are to do great on each event and gain new skills.

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Devil wrestlers pin state ranked Hobart Brickies for first time in a decade

by Joey Paternostro

The Lowell Red Devils wrestling team had their first match against the Griffith Panthers, and their season started off with a bang! They beat the Panthers 61-16. This first win gave the Devils a spark that has continued throughout the season. The team's next match was against LaPorte. The teams went back and forth all night, but eventually, Lowell went 4-1, taking second place. After LaPorte came Merrillville. The team wrestled hard but came up short against Merrillville. Many of the wrestlers went 5-0 in the tournament dominating every match. However, the team ended up losing in total points.

Lowell’s most recent match was a big one against the Hobart Brickies. Hobart was ranked 3rd in the state in division 3A. Our Red Devils put up a fight and came out on top, winning with a score of 36-34. The Devils came into the match struggling with injuries, but this forced guys to step up. Kenneth Bisping took one for the team, losing to a tough opponent and starting the meet down 4-0. This fired up the Devils who fought until the end where three wrestlers secured the meet. Vince Surdyk, weighing in at 132 pounds, had a huge pin fall to help bring up the score. Ivan Cabral came in at the last second to fill a spot and had another huge pin fall to put Lowell on top. Michael Mavros, who moved up a weight class, weighing in at 152 pounds, sealed the deal for the Devils to get an early pin in the match. This is the first time Lowell has beaten Hobart in over a decade.

A special thank you to Vince Surdyk for providing the logistics used to write this article.

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Girls basketball off to slam dunk start behind seven seniors

by Adam Hammer

On November 15th, the Lowell Girls Basketball team honored their seven seniors in a home game against the Hebron Hawks. The seniors, Jaelyn Allen, Reilly Boyer, Ally Carlson, Braelyn Carter, Bella Silva, Olivia Perlick, and Lilly Richardson, all walked the court with their family or friends to honor their final year as Red Devil basketball players. After the pregame photos and walks for the seniors, they turned their mindset straight to beating the Hawks. The game was a strong showing for the whole team, and they defeated the Hawks by a score of 57-22. All seven of the seniors contributed on the floor in a strong win for the team, led by seniors Reilly Boyer and Olivia Perlick along with junior Kirstin Summers. The girls record improved to 5-0 after the win against Hebron followed up with another win against Griffith to improve the record to 6-0 on the season. Senior Reilly Boyer had some words to share on what her basketball career has meant to her: “The best word to describe it is meaningful, it has brought me great joy and taught me many life lessons that I can use outside of basketball as well.”

Senior night was supported by a strong showing in the student section on the Lowell side, gathering the biggest crowd for a game yet, cheering on the seniors and the team. The senior night was a fun and exciting game for everybody, from the parents to the players. The Red Devil Post got the chance to speak to Braelyn Carter on what the fans mean to her. She stated, “We had a really good turnout of students for our senior night. This means a lot because it really shows the Red Devil Pride that our school has. Everyone expects a student section for football, but it feels really good to have an unexpected turnout for a girls basketball game. A senior night is something you only get once, so it was fun to have people who really wanted to make the most of it for you. Thank you to everyone who came, and I hope we continue to have show outs throughout the year.”

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Varsity Wrestling

NCC Triangular Champions

Lowell 81 Andrean 0

Lowell 60 Kankakee Valley 24

Lowell 36 Hobart 34

Lowell 41 Rensselaer 33

Lowell 81 Knox 0

Lowell 57 Northwood 24

Lowell 54 LaPorte 30

Girls Varsity Swimming

Culver Academy 126 Lowell 59

Munster 125 Lowell 119

Lowell 119 Hobart 60

1st of 9 teams at Griffith Invitational

Lowell 114 Wheeler 63

LaPorte 94

Lowell 78

Lowell 115 Kankakee Valley 84

Lowell 115 Hobart 69

Lowell 112 Griffith 42

Boys Varsity Swimming

Wheeler 93

Lowell 84

Lowell 105 Kankakee Valley 74

Lowell 104 Hobart 73

Boys Varsity Basketball

Lowell 42 Wheeler 40

Morgan Township 62 Lowell 51

Girls JV Basketball

Lowell 44 Hanover Central 34

Lowell 49 Griffith 11

Lowell 55 East Chicago Central 34

Lowell 66 Hammond Morton 5

Lowell 42 Wheeler 14

Girls Varsity Basketball

Lowell 60 Griffith 22

Lowell 55 East Chicago Central 43

Lowell 66 Hammond Morton 32

Lowell 51 North Newton 14

Lowell 63 Wheeler 25

continued from page 17, Student hub

The Student Hub is a continuously changing document with important information for all students. As we are approaching the second semester and planning for the future, checking it will be very useful. Or if there are current dilemmas, scroll through the Student Hub to find more information. If a student has a hard time finding the student hub on the counseling website, contact someone in the office, and they’ll be happy to direct anyone to it.

continued from page 5, Heams

Heams ran a day long training for all Lowell High School staff prior to the 2022-2023 school year. The training included ways to recognize potential violence and methods to protect students and anyone else in the building should a situation occur. Mr. Steve Harmon was extensively trained in the summer of 2022. He hopes that the Three Outs Safety Protocol will be implemented eventually in Tri-Creek. The Three Outs Protocol calls for students and staff to “lock out, get out, or take out.” It’s a long term goal.

The Red Devil Post asked several students if they feel safe at Lowell High School from outside threats, and the overwhelming answer was positive. Sophomore Mikey Vitols said, “LHS is a very safe environment for students. The community here is tightknit and close, so if anything sketchy were to happen, I would totally feel comfortable reporting it. I’m sure many of my friends would say the same.” Senior Lily Yuhasz agrees. She says “because of our lock down procedures and the drills we have each month, I feel safe.” Junior Gianna D’Apice calls Tri-Creek “adamant” about the safety of his students and staff

Students did note, however, that inside threats, like bullying, could still use some attention, and several students were mostly concerned about bullying aimed at Lowell’s LGBTQ+ community, a community that suffers across the nation from discrimination and intolerance. Social media also worries students. Even though they don’t know what to do about threats and bullying that come their way through platforms like Snapchat and TikTok, they do recognize that something needs to be done.

It’s understandable that Tri-Creek has focused on external threats first since they can be a matter of immediate life and death. Plenty of attention has already been given to inside threats, but much more will be happening in the future.

With someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Heams on the job, Tri-Creek can rest assured that students and staff are as protected as any school iin the state of Indiana.

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Perhaps most importantly, winter loses its sense of wonder without snow. There is not much activity to partake in if the weather is cold and dreary except sit inside. Snow makes the dry knuckles and slippery ground worth it, plus who doesn’t like a winter wonderland? It keeps the end of the year from turning into a miserable slog of barely freezing weather with no sunlight. While there are some minor setbacks with snow, none of the merriment mentioned above can be had without maybe getting up a little earlier or putting on more layers. Necessary sacrifices must be made to ensure people get their chance to take in a snowy winter. This holiday season, be prepared for the yearly snowfall and enjoy some time outside!

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envision these characters from their point of view, and it is creating problematic depictions of these women. More than half of Muslim women in the previously mentioned study were shown wearing a hijab, even though the men were shown wearing a varied range of clothes (topis, kurtas, jeans, t-shirts, etc.). Accurately portraying these women humanizes the Muslim community and contradicts the stereotypical idea of what a Muslim, “looks like” or how they are “supposed to act”.

The entertainment industry in American has done little to nothing to incorporate positive portrayals of Islam on TV, with the issue intensifying after 9/11. Without having equal representation, Muslim individuals are more likely to experience discrimination, harassment, and physical attacks, while mosques and Islamic centers are at risk of vandalization. Having an authentic representation influences how other people see Muslims, but also, and perhaps more importantly, the ways in which Muslims see themselves.

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Mr. Hebble, who teaches precision machining along with other classes, agrees that Lowell’s program is unmatched in the area. He reports that LHS’s equipment is top-notch. Hebble said, “Our precision machining program has some of the most top of the line equipment that will make most smaller shops jealous. Jobs that would take three or four setups in a standard two axis lathe and mill can be completed in one or two setups in the three axis lathe we have.” Hebble is also proud that the five instructors who occupy the RDT building have 110 years of professional industrial experience to impart to their students.

Tri-Creek boasts so many excellent programs and opportunities for its students, but the RDT building has to be close to the top of that list.

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will ever see some of these people again. Even though it might be scary, I also know how excited I am. I can’t wait to have a senior season in swimming and in softball, doing all the senior activities, and getting all that I have worked for these past thirteen years of my life.” As an upperclassmen, The Red Devil Post was interested to hear about Sherwood’s overall high school experience and how she would rate it. “High school has been the best and worst years of my life, but I can certainly say that my high school experience has been great. I have done so many new things since being in high school; I did gymnastics for a year, I did swimming for my first time, and I got to play high school softball. Regardless of previous experience in any of these activities, they were all so new to me. I have also met so many people, good or bad, that have changed my life. I could say school sucks, or school is boring, but I know that it's just not true. I will miss being in high school after I am gone. I would rate my high school experience a 10/10.” Sherwood also says that some of her main hobbies outside of school include playing softball, working on her car with her dad, swimming, and hanging out with her friends. “I only just starting swimming last year, but I came to love it more than I thought. The girls on the team are great and it keeps me in shape. As for my car, my dad likes to show me things like how to change my tires, change my breaks, change my oil, and etc. I also like to clean it every once in a while,” Sherwood acknowledged. Lastly, Sherwood was asked if she had any advice to give to anyone. Her advice is to act for yourself, and not anyone else.

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yellow for the sun, green for nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, and violet for the soul. The pink and turquoise were later removed due to the lack of dyes and colored fabric from war efforts, and it became the well-known rainbow flag that is commonly seen today.

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Sicilian-born man, Francesco Procopio Cuto, had opened up the first-ever “ice cream parlor”. The most famous dish he served was called “creme glacé” or, quite literally, ice cream. This is the first time we see the official name become popularized. It was the perfect French dessert; Light, sweet, and expensive. The ingredients were extremely costly at the time, so only wealthy, upper-class Parisians could dine there. Francesco’s popular flavors were chocolate, coffee, vanilla, avocado, and asparagus. In terms of toppings, sprinkles and syrups hadn’t been widely used yet. Instead, he added a crunchy texture to his ice cream by crumbling rye bread over the top. As more and more wealthy Parisians flooded Francesco’s cafe, ice cream became quite the craze. In a few short years, ice cream spread throughout Europe’s culinary scene like a storm. Slowly, it made its way to the rest of the world through traveling and immigration.

One of the most famous ice cream trendsetters was our own president, Thomas Jefferson. There’s a wild exaggeration floating around the internet that Jefferson was the first to introduce it to America. This is entirely false. While, yes, Jefferson was a main contributor to ice cream's popularity, he wasn’t the first person to bring it over. Recipes for similar ice cream treats can be traced back to the colonies' kitchens around 1744. The only reason people don’t know about these is because they weren’t publicized. Instead, they were kept in personal or family recipe books. Assuming that Jefferson had never tasted ice cream before, it’s no wonder he’d fallen in love with the dish in its home country. Around 1780, Jefferson began serving as the ambassador of France. During his trip, he became obsessed with ice cream. Among the items he had shipped back to America upon his departure were four ice cream molds, one ice cream freezer, and one ice cream ladle. He even had his own French butler to prepare authentic French cuisine in the comfort of his own home. Unsurprisingly, ice cream was a part of that. Later, his granddaughter would translate this butlers ice cream recipe from French into English for personal use.

The best friend of Jefferson, James Madison, was also a large fan of ice cream. In personal letters, he revealed that no matter how full he felt from dinner, he’d always have room for ice cream. Though with his favorite flavor being asparagus, it’s hard to imagine that sounding too appetizing after a meal. More specifically, his wife was an ice cream fan, too. Dolley Madison made ice cream a White House staple during her husband's presidency, apparently serving it for both her own enjoyment and as a way to impress guests. Her favorite flavor? Oyster. Yes, that’s right. Oyster-flavored ice cream. Dolley Madison loved to go down to the Potomac River near her home and catch fresh, sweet oysters to use in her ice cream.

Going forward in history, we get into the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution and the Age of Innovation. Items were being mass produced, making almost everything readily available and cheap for the general public. This was greatly beneficial for the culinary world, as both ingredients and appliances were easier to buy. Along with the rise of mass-produced kitchen appliances came along a world-renowned commercial ice cream maker. Agnes Bertha Marshall, also known as Queen of the Ices, was a famous culinary entrepreneur, inventor, and author of hundreds of cookbooks. Marshall, like Jefferson, was enamored by ice cream. Out of all her recipes and inventions, her favorite had always been ice cream. But, ice cream was a time-consuming, expensive process. Instead of giving up and settling, Marshall decided she was going to take matters into her own hands. Her patented ice cream maker was the first of its kind. It only took three minutes to make a full pint, compared to two hours a pint for the other ice cream makers of the 1880s. Once her cookbooks and ice cream makers were steadily being sold out, she began manufacturing her own molds! These molds corresponded with her ice cream recipes- a cucumber mold for her cucumber ice cream, pineapple mold for her pineapple ice cream, and so on and so forth. Eventually, Marshall did branch out from producing just ice cream-related products. But, as her nickname suggests, she was mainly remembered for her contributions to ice cream development.

continued from page 3, Pygmalion

“Friday is the most fun night. We’ve worked out lots of kinks and we’re looking forward to getting the show without all of the fears with the audience. Not to mention it being a weekend” one actor said. Friday continued raising the bar for the actors. Everything ran brilliantly and audience members mentioned how impressed they were with the chemistry from the actors on stage. “Freddy was incredibly lovable” said another actor.

“Saturday night is always the most serious. The smoothest. But we want to do our best that night,” commented a crew member. Any kinks Cast and Crew faced the other two nights were almost completely smoothed out by Saturday night. Lines were completely memorized, sets looked beautiful, and everything was amazing. “Big kudos to theater members. Great show!” mentioned one theatre attendee.

“Sunday is the saddest show. Especially for seniors. We always have 100x more crying,” said Jalyssa Miller. The solemness was definitely not brought on the stage after the actors got into character. “These kids aren’t teenagers on stage,” said director, Patrice Martin.

continued from page 22, Christmas Joy

One campus makes cookies and then the residents spend the afternoon icing and decorating them however they choose, a tradition that most used to do when they lived at home. Bus rides at night to view the Christmas lights are another favorite for most residents. Just the small things that people might not think residents would enjoy, but really do. On Christmas day, the residents have their own special Christmas morning, just like anyone else. They get to open maybe one or two presents and enjoy each other's company, especially those who might not have family that visits them on Christmas. They all enjoy Christmas just like they would if they were in their own home.

continued from page 26, boys basketball tremendous and that is from the hard work and time we have put into bonding with one another. We have become one big family, “ said Noah Smith. “My favorite part about this team is the family we have become by going to football and soccer games together and going out to eat. I really feel like us becoming close and being able to stick together has really made us better people off the court and is preparing us for the real world challenges,” said Owen Pace.

The Red Devils will continue their hard work and are aiming for many more wins and successes this season. The Red Devils have proven themselves as hard workers, but also people who are full of grit and discipline. The Red Devil Post would like the Town of Lowell to look at this team as not only a basketball team, but also a symbol of Red Devil Pride. Their RDP has proven that this high school is not just about sports, but also about the idea of togetherness and fighting to help each other out of hard times. Stories and examples like this are what makes LHS what it is today, and it was not the first and is certainly not the last. RDP!

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Nov 29, 2022 Lowell Girls Varsity vs. Hobart High School/Kankakee Valley High School - Dual Meet

The Lowell Girls Varsity team won against Hobart High School and Kankakee Valley High School during their Dual Meet, Lowell 96 vs. Kankakee Valley 84 and Lowell 115 vs. Hobart 69. The team performed superbly with impressive finishes from the following events; 200 Individual Medley and 100 Fly Jami Baker 1st place vs. both teams, 200 Individual Medley Tia Briese 2nd vs. Hobart, 500 Free Camille Cassata 1st vs. Kankakee Valley, 100 Backstroke

Elizabeth Hilliard 1st vs. both Hobart and KV, 100 Fly Elizabeth Hilliard 2nd place vs. both KV and Hobart, Cali Kissel 2nd place vs. Hobart. 50 Free and 100 Free RayLynn Miller 1st vs. both of the teams. Relay performances were outstanding, 200 Medley A Relay finished 1st against both Hobart and KV. 400 Freestyle Relay by both the A and B teams finishing 2nd and 3rd vs. Kankakee Valley, and 1st and 2nd place vs. Hobart. The girls swam energetically, and their excellence was shown!

Dec 3, 2022

Lowell Girls Varsity vs. LaPorte High School

The Girl’s Varsity team had a minor loss to LaPorte High School with 94 –78. The Diving and the Swim team performed exceptionally well in this meet. Hannah DiFiore scored 1st place in diving. Jami Baker, Sidney Napiwocki, Kate Hannon, and RayLynn Miller finished 1st in the 200 Freestyle Relay. Multiple 2nd and 3rd place finishes by the girls as well as a few personal records. The team had an outstanding meet, showing tremendous support for each other!

Dec 8, 2022

Lowell Girls Varsity vs. Wheeler High School

Lowell Girls Varsity won against Wheeler High School 114 - 63. The team performed marvelously with many strong finishes in numerous events. 200 Freestyle Camille Cassata finished in 2nd place, 50 Freestyle RayLynn Miller finished in 1st and Cali Kissel in 2nd place, 100 Freestyle 1st Place from RayLynn Miller, 100 Fly Jami Baker finished in 1st and Elizabeth Hilliard in 2nd place, Camille Cassata finished in 1st place for 500 Freestyle, and Elizabeth Hilliard finished in 2nd place for 100 Backstroke. The relays were outstanding with Elizabeth Hilliard, Sidney Napiwocki, Jami Baker, and Cali Kissel finishing 1st place in the 200 Medley Relay. Jami Baker, Elizabeth Hilliard, Camille Cassata, and RayLynn Miller finished 1st in the 400 Freestyle Relay. Multiple personal records were made as well. Haleigh Oman in 500 Freestyle and Megan Noojin and Bella Funk in the 100 Breaststroke. The team showed great support for each other and an astonishing amount of hard work was shown!

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