1980s

The 1980s page is a bit sparse! If you have photos, experiences, and/or memories from this time, please share them!

1980

FEBRUARY 2, 1980

Source: The News Tribune – Saturday, February 2, 1980, p. 3

Lowell is fumigated after 8 cases of lice had been discovered within 4 months.

1981

1982

MARCH 3, 1982

Source: The News Tribune – Wednesday, March 3, 1982, p. 3

Caption: Republicans, left, gathered at Lowell School as caucus leader Dave Murdach led the discussion last night, while Democrats, right, espoused their views at party head-quarters with the aid of Dave Clemens, seated at the table, and Ron Culpepper.

1983

MAY 12, 1983

Source: The News Tribune – Thursday, May 12, 1983, p. 4

Lowell school is not required to be part of the safety check.

1984

JUNE 10, 1984

Source: The News Tribune – Sunday, June 10, 1984, p. 41

Students will perform “Our Country ‘Tis of Thee,” a historical pageant.

MAY 24, 1984

Source: The News Tribune – Thursday, May 24, 1984, p. 16

Tacoma school children celebrate the city’s history at Tacoma’s centennial celebration at the Tacoma Dome.

1985

1986

JANUARY 28, 1986

Source: The News Tribune – Tuesday, January 28, 1986, p. 3

Lowell students try to process the Challenger shuttle tragedy.

SEPTEMBER 4, 1986

Source: The News Tribune – Thursday, September 4, 1986, p. 6

NOVEMBER 19, 1986

Source: The News Tribune – Wednesday, November 19, 1986, pp. 29-30

Art Rorem’s sixth grade class at Lowell is featured in an article about the problems with large class sizes.

1987

1988

1989

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