Thornton Township High School - Thorntonite Yearbook (Harvey, IL)

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Thornridge students at KIP dance- Bob Paarlherg, Janice Gouwens, Harold Boomsma, Jane Rinkema. Girls Club dance, lN'lz1rdi Gras -Judy Swisfost, Vic Caroli, host and hostess. Girls Club dance-Mike Buckley, Sue Peterson Serving refreshrnentsg lklary Nlathieu, john Poore, Guests. HMisty was the theme of this yeark KIP Pre- Spring dance, held in the gyrnnasiuin, March 12. This party took the place of the annual Mid- Winter dance. Music hy Tony Paige and his orchestra greeted dancers to a misty world of sheer enchantment. About three hundred Fifty couples attended this gala affair. Large trees covered in a haze ofangel hair acldecl to the niisty atmosphere. Chaperons included Miss Diane DuBois, N112 Charles Lawrence, hlrs. Beverly Ovist. Miss Eleanor SZyl1l2lIlSlil. Nlr. and lN1rs. Paul Wlessel. 61 2 'fx ig!

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DW55-up 6210114665 were azlwvzyf bzgg' TTHf mem! evenly Tnrnabout weekend was eagerly awaited by the girls at Thornton. They had their big chance to ask their favorite fellas to the annual Girls Club Dance. February 6. Girls walked boys to their Classes, Carried their books. and opened doors for thein. A grand march heralded the dance at 8:30 p.ni. A tall slender mannequin garbed in a traditional mardi gras costuinc stood in the center ofthe floor while vari-colored balloons were suspended from the ceiling. Jan Kook and his orchestra played for this special event. The rnale population of school looked forward to this big aiqair just as inueh as the girls did. Right: KIP dance, lVliSty iIanet Uiojcik, John lelauter. Rich NN'e'isf', and Judy lX4ahl. Below: Grand lVIarCh, Girls Club dance-Richard Smith, Karen Rickhoff, jon Pavelin, Alice Pala.

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Thornton's annual Father-Son Stag came on Ianuary 30. The affair was sponsored by the Boys Club and offered the fellas and dads an even- ing of enjoyment together. Open-house in the Industrial Arts Building gave guests an opportunity to visit all the shops. Following the tours. sons and dads moved to the auditorium to hear L'Miraeles of the Blind, a speech by Dr. Harlan Tarbell. Dr. Tarbell. noted psychologist and mental scientist. discussed mental telepathy and extra-sensory perception. After the talk there were refreshments in the cafeteria. Auto Shop tour-Mr. Kneeland, Wfayrie Kneeland, joe Newton, Calvin Newton. Projects and new equipment always interest both boys and guests. 62 Dr. Harlan Tarbell, magician. entertains Boys Club mem- bers and their dads at the Father-Son Stag. Boyer and dazdf M916 Twelye tense. excited girls spending a busy week of social activity were characteristic of the 1959 Mzty' Queen Court. Girls opened their week by being announced at an assembly, continued their social activity by being honored at a break- fast, and eliinaxed their week at the Mother- Daughter Banquet on May 9 with the Coronation of the May Queen. Afterwards there was a recep- tion in the Girls Club Room. Girls who exhibit the qualities of a true friend were nominated by .Iunior girlsg final elections for Qtltren and Maicl-of-honoi' were made by all Thornton girls. '5Qucen of Bly Heart was the theme of the annual Girls Club lVlother-Daughter Banquet on May 9. 1959. After a dinner, speeches. and community singing in the cafeteria, mothers and daughters proceeded to the auditorium. A style show and the presentation of the May Queen concluded the party.