Bloom Trail High School - Trail Blazer Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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No matter what type of person you chose to be in high school, whether you were conservative or conversa- tional, your life was filled with daily activities. One of the most common activities was the sugar fit . This epidemic was spreading around all Bloom Trail stu- dents, and everyone caught it. As stu- dents realized that the sweet taste of candy was hard to resist, they antici- pated the candy store opening every- day, to fulfill their uncontrollable needs. Cravings grew higher, money grew shorter, and teeth formed tartar. But who cared? It was a part of growing up, so we did it. Then, something almost all students loved to do, was talk to their friends during the passing periods. Whether before school started, or sometime in between, students built relationships with their sweethearts, or just simply had a few laughs with their buddies. Going to lunch was not only some- thing we had to do, but it was also something we wanted to do. After running a mile in the gym, and answer- ing a bundle of questions, we were ready to eat a cow. Although the caf- eteria food was not the best that mon- ey could buy, it seemed to please all of us to eat it everyday. Along with just eating during the lunch period came the benefits of conversing with old friends and meeting new ones. All of us listened out for either Mr. Sell, Mr. Roux, or Mr. McGuire to press the dismissal horn that would allow us to leave for our next class. Dressing up on certain days was not done daily, but came to think of it, it was definitely an activity. Some went a little overboard with their costumes, while others didn't bother to dress up at all. Those who did, on Halloween portrayed witches, brides, gypsies, an- imals, pumpkins, and a few dressed up as David Lee Roth. Besides dressing up on Halloween, students entered the pumpkin contest to keep the spirit of Halloween alive. There were some very unique ideas, and some students devoted a lot of their time to make their piece the win- ning pumpkin. It was certain that daily activities would always be a part of our daily lives, no matter who we were or what we did. It would be impossible to try to name every activity that we partici- pated in as a whole, but just listing a few should have brought a smile to everyone's tace. A good example of a daily activity is shown above, as these boys converse before school starts. Scott Stokes fearfully awaits the serve of his teammate. Jim Calabrese Karl Maxwell Top, ‘ I daught I saw a putty cat! I daught I saw a putty cat! I did! I did! I did!” Denise Chaffee is attacked by Linda Sedwick as they portray Sylvester and Tweetie from television Above, Did you forget to take off your facial cream?” is probably what you’d tell Latrease Thigpen and a few of her friends as they pose for this picture taken on Halloween Day

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This year it is our privilege to dedi- cate the 1986-87 Trail Blazer Yearbook to Dr. Richard C. Carrabine who is the superintendent of the Bloom Township High School District 206. During his 18 years as superinten- dent, Dr. Carrabine has achieved many major accomplishments. These accomplishments included: improved student and community relations, the building of a second four-year high school, introduction of resource cen- ters, the creation of division coordina- tor positions, and the institution of Madeline Hunter techniques. One of Dr. Carrabine's highest priori- ties and accomplishments as a new superintendent was to bring about im- proved student and community rela- tions. He worked with parents, teach- ers, students, and many other members of the community to bring about racial unity and student peace. Soon after he became superinten- dent, the district was forced to go on split-shifts due to large student enroll- ments and badly over-crowded class- rooms. Through the leadership and guidance of Dr. Carrabine, the Frosh- Soph Division, out on the “Farm , was expanded into a new four-year high school after extensive additions and remodeling of the old buildings were completed. The result was an end to split-shifts and a near doubling of stu- dent participation in student activities with two high school programs in band, chorus, drama, journalism, sports, clubs, and numerous work education programs. With the opening of the new high school. Dr. Carrabine also introduced the concept of resource centers to both high schools in the district. These new resource centers provided oppor- tunities for students to receive extra help and private tutoring from certified teachers in specific subject areas, whether it was extra-credit, makeup, or remedial work. In an effort to make the educational system operate more efficiently and economically. Dr. Carrabine eliminat- ed the department chairman system and created a system of division coordinators. In order to improve the quality of teaching and the total educational program, a series of in-service classes for teachers were offered. One of these was the Madeline Hunter pro- gram which was designed to help teachers to improve their skills and be- come more effective teachers. Dr. Carrabine has also been a very active leader in an impressive list of both community and service organiza- tions, including: 'Pres. — Speed Governing Board Pres. — Asso. of Suburban Conferences ‘Pres. — Advisory Bd. of Salvation Army 'Pres. — Chg. Hts. Chamber of Commerce 'Pres. — Jones Community Center 'Pres. — Chicago Heights Kiwanis Club 'Pres. — Cook County School Adm. Assn. 'Pres. — Mid-American Assn. Sch. Sup. 'Chm. — South Cook County Division 'Chm. — South Suburban Unit 'Bd. of Dir. — Chg. Hts. Kiwanis Club 'Bd. of Dir. — Work Educ. Council 'Bd. of Dir. — Prairie Federal Savings 'Phi Delta Kappa 'Illinois Association School Adm. 'Ethics and Welfare Committee 'IASA State Committee 'American Cancer Society 'Illinois Voc. Educ. Review Com. 'Private Industry Council (PIC) As a result of his outstanding efforts and leadership. Dr. Carrabine has also received many awards and recogni- tions, one of the most significant was the Congressional Medal of Merit presented to him by U.S. Congressman George O'Brien. Other awards and honors Included: 'Presidential Citation for Outstand- ing Service 'Employer of the Year 'Friend of Education 'Administrator of the Year Born on March 29,1932, in Gary, Indi- ana, Dr. Carrabine's distinguished ca- reer began when he was a student at Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana. He received his B.S. degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, with majors in mathematics and science; an M.A. degree at Ball State University in Mun- de, Indiana, with a major in education- al administration; and his Ed.D. at Indi- ana University in secondary education. His previous work experiences in- clude teaching at Central High School in Muncie, Indiana, in 1956-56; and from 1956-69, he served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at Tol- leston High School in Gary, Indiana. In 1969, he was selected to serve as su- perintendent of Bloom Township High School District 206. He and his wife Dolores had seven children; and it is interesting to note that all of them graduated from Bloom and received their diplomas from their father. They also all went on to gradu- ate from college. Even with all of his accomplishments to date. Dr. Carrabine has several more goals for the future. One is to have as much personal contact with students and their activities as possi- ble. Another is to continue maintaining good cooperative relationships with each of the bargaining units so that there will never be another strike to disrupt the educational processes. Last, but not least, he plans to contin- ue working towards the passage of a successful Building Fund Referendum, in order to assure that the district is finan- cially stable for many years to come and guarantee the students a contin- ued, sound educational program, Through his example as superinten- dent of Bloom Township High School District 206 for the past 18 years, he has blazed a trail of excellence and honor for the rest of us to follow. In light of all of his accomplishments, it can certainly be said that Dr. Richard C. Carrabine is a real Trail Blazer'1 — Dallas Baker 3

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Junior Monica Moran, keeps busy as she sells candy to students in the candy store. Candy Lisa Stefano. David Betz, and Maria Acena pose in their cos- can only be bought before school, so kids make sure they stack enough for the entire day. tumes from the Wizard of Oz. Center left, Jin Carpenter and Tammy Kinsey are two of the many early-rising Blazers who arrive at school at an early hour They don't look too excited about entering the school. Bottom left, students show how much more excited they are about leaving the school than they are about entering it. The sooner I get home, the better!” is most Hcety what they're thinking as they leave Student Life 5