Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Crowded classes cut studio time Sweaty palms, shaky hands, and unwanted stutters were common in the Speech De- partment. However, many stu- dents suttered through these discomtorts tor the education and experience they received in the speech classes. Crowded classrooms were not uncommon. Theater Pro- duction, a class designed to run every other year, added to the increased enrollment. ln this class students concentrat- ed on all aspects ot produc- tion. This included the acting as well as the stage, lighting, and scenery aspects. Increased student interest in the RadiofTelevision Produc- tion class made it necessary to Top Right: lulie Spielberg? no, lu- lie Populorum directs a project in her RadiofTV Production class as Mike lones assists, Right: Not quite live from Thorn- ridge, it's Tina Bona performing in Speech l, a class required for all fresh- men. 58 Speech Department roll eight classes each school day. Two classes were rotated between lunch periods on a daily basis to allow tor studio work. Mrs. Sharon DeVeranez taught Radioflqelevision Pro- duction l classes tor the tirst time because ot the heavy en- rollment. l teel the program is very exciting. Considering the amount ot time we spend in tront ot the television we need to learn about and utilize this tool, stated Mrs. DeVeranez. A wide range ot courses were ottered with the majority being electives. This tactor did not attect enrollment as the Speech Department was high on the list ot many students. .xxx t..t S

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Teachers guide students one-on-one , f --ff- E . M xx Working with students in a one-on-one situation, the Spe- cial Programs Department ot- tered a variety ot classes tor students who had learning dis- abilities. Classes such as LD Math and LD Social Studies gave students a chance to work in a close teacher-student atmosphere. The Reading lab was avail- able tor students not only read- ing below grade level but also tor college-bound students who wanted to increase their reading speed. New books were purchased to help stu- dents get a better understand- ing ot the printed page. A selt-contained classroom was established so the student stayed in the same classroom tor several ditterent courses. The teacher changed rooms instead ot the students. The Special Programs De- partment is like a small school within a large school. We pro- vided an individualized edu- cation tor our students which included mainstreaming in many classes, stated Mr. Carl Lohmar, department chair- man. With the many courses ot- tered, the department pro- vided a special education that the students could not receive in a typical classroom situation. -...,, it uove: ln LD Social Studies, Mfg, Top: Tom Kunst increases his reading incy Lopez explains the lesson 10 speed through practice in the reading ivin Costello, while Sean Holley fin- ldb- ,es his work. Special Programs Department