Joliet West High School - Alpha Omega Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

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Anna E. Forrest Kimberly A. Fosdick Jeffrey A. Fox Denise Fuller Michael A. Fuller Terri L. Fuqua William M. Gaebel, Jr. Pamela M. Galowich Two Named Nat'l Merit Finalists On their way to higher education, students submitted to a variety of tests, interviews and college visits. College bound juniors took the PSAT test. This test in addition to preparing students for the SAT and the ACT college entrance examinations, also determined National Merit Semi- Finalists. Based on high scores, the Semi-Finalists were selectedg they then filled out applications to become finalists. Finalists took the SAT, which was offered three times at West, in order to win financial scholarships. Two seniors, Jill Ganley and Charles Weatherford were selected by virtue of their high scores as National Merit Finalists. Students receiving further recognition had to write an informative essay, be a full-time student, and be endorsed by a principal. Potential scholarships include S1000 a year or S1000 per year for four years. Jill received a S1000 scholarship for a year. Jill received an index score of 208 and Chuck received an index score of 211. The cut off point was 194. The percentile to qualify was 99 percent which included 821 schools with a total of 58,420 students from Illinois. 1 10 Seniors During the graduation ceremony, Dr. Samlin praises and recognizes National Merit Finalists Jill Ganley and Charles Weatherford.

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Ronald K. Eklund Robert W. Elmore Britt C. Enix Lori L. Erickson Gary A. Fagan Mark T. Fazio Tina D. Felix Raymond B. Fillpot Toni M. Flagda Kathleen S. Flynn Karen A. Formenti Joseph W. Formhals Heidi Baca s Dream Becomes Reality l l couldn't believe it, it was like a dream come true! lt was like all the hard practice and pressure had paid off. Those were Heidi Baca's first thoughts when she found out she was Miss Illinois Pompon. As a finalist out of 120 girls, Heidi gave a speech, modeled five poses, and performed a routine. As the winner, Heidi received a trophy, two medallions, a 8200.00 scholarship, and an application to apply for the N.C.A. staff. She will also be Heidi Baca, Miss illinois Pom-pon, performs her routine at an assembly. featured in the national magazine, the Megaphone, twice, once as Miss illinois Pompon and again as a Super Celebrity Winner. Heidi was offered various jobs at the following organiations: N.C.A., U.C.A., D.C.A., and Drill Team World. Heidi, co-captain of the Tiger Paws, had been on the squad for three years. As a potential co-captain, Heidi had to fill out an application, make up a routine, and be interviewed by Mrs. Nicki Alander, the squad sponsor. Seniors 109

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Jill P. Ganley Steven T. Gans Gloria Garcia Jodi A. Gassensmith Brian P. Gear Kevin M. Gear Frank A. Georgantis Dawn C. Geyer Cheryl J. Giacomi Timothy G. Gier Tara Gifford Mark S. Gilbert Phyllis L. Golliher Leticia Gonzalez Nancy K. Goss Lisa A. Grahovac Kjellin A. Grassity Donald W. Gregory Daniel R. Griffin David J. Gromos Seniors 111