Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Outside sources stimulate studies One score and tive years ago, the Social Studies Depart- ment was created, to be so concerned and so dedicated to the enhancement ot stu- dents' knowledge ot history, geography, sociology and psy- chology. ln keeping with this idea, teachers invited speakers into their classes. Marty Russo, Dis- trict Representative, came in to talk to Mr. Richard Keller's U.S. history class during the study of the Constitution. Mr. Russo discussed how he became involved in politics and the politics of local gov- ernrnent. I wasn't stimulated at all about politics until Marty Russo came in and talked to us. He seemed to answer our questions truthfully and im- pressed us by his involvement with people, stated Tina Bo- in, .. Above: Jeffrey lones tries to remem- ber the 13 logical falicies. Right: Using his new map wall is Mr. Mike Bortel, geography teacher. Top: Nick Misch questions a theory in his sociology class. 54 Social Studies Department sak. Mr. Stuart Vogal had three field experts come in and talk to his classes. They included a Harvey policeman who dis- cussed gang violence, a Dol- ton policeman who discussed urban crime, and a fireman who discussed arson. Students prepared tor tall elections by participating in a mock national convention the previous spring at Thornwood which involved all District 205 schools. Students from each school attended the conven- tion which was planned to in- volve students interested in na- tional politics. Students became a part ot their society's politics, history, and environment instead ot just reading about it in the classroom.

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,.,..,,v--f Left: Chtclcens tn Bloloqy Class? Heather Hutchlnson ts nntruquerl hy the results of Anamarie latndes sci- ence expertment. Below: Darlene Washlnqton and Don- ald Gtbson, working as a team in Anatomy, examine the knee loint ol a call. 1 3 s is s LM Nei iiiag w,y. xt QM,,,.....-'Q SX ,L Science Department 53

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...pn-v Above: Chris Kocher obyects to a clause on the platform at the mock Convention last spring. Left: Mr. Don Valiska hands Carolyn Mason the economics literacy test, given at both the beginning and end ot the semester. Social Studies Department 55