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

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75 Beneath the massive walls of the Fieldhouse, gymnasium, and surrounding athletic facilities, the process of conditioning the body and com- petitive mind is undertaken. Thornton's chil- dren, under the supervision of thirty physical education teachers, are introduced to a wide selection of activities. Such vivacities, designed to indoctrinate each student in technique and to build stamina, include track and field, dance, gymnastics, swimming, Weightlifting, and a vari- ety of calisthenics. The Heldhouse, a modern and efficient complex, harbors much of the ac- tivity. Each class is attended daily for a period of six weeks. Classes are rotated so that a stu- dent is assured of frequenting each type of ac- tivity at least three times in his four years at Thornton. For those wishing to excel in athlet- ics beyond the classroom phase, varied programs in junior varsity and varsity athletics and GAA are in operation throughout the year. The well organized program in physical education and the splendid facilities which house it are the finest in the modern sense. l o

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.wwwr H SEEKING TO ENRICH THEIR ,, CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS Primarily on its own, but also with the assist- ance of the federal government and private benefactors, TTHS strives to supplement and enhance the regular school curriculum with en- riching experiences which will motivate the stu- dent to seek similar experiences on his own on a regular basis. Regular Saturday enrichment field trips ap- peal to large numbers of Thornton students. Federally funded, the program relies on the vast cultural opportunities afforded by the Chicago metropolitan area. Established by a Thornton graduate in honor of his father, a TTHS teacher and counselor, The Zimmerman Fund, seeks to contribute to the cultural development of talented and inter- ested students by making possible their attend- ance at concerts, art exhibits, and plays. In addition, special guidance services, tutor- ing, and speed reading are provided for those Students who would profit most from them.