Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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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

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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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Bands, choirs take talents beyond class Music - an easy credit? Hardlyl Students who signed up for choir or band found they worked the full hour and had to continue practice at home, ln addition those in choir performed for various schools in the area during the holiday seasons. Long hours of prep- aration went into Christmas concerts, but it all paid off in the end. ul have been in choir for four years, and it is great. We sang for other schools, and they loved our singing and looked forward to seeing us again, stated Senior Tammy Plette. For band students, the sev- en-period day was an advan- tage. During the football sea- son the two-period marching practice was easier to fit into schedules. l'The seven-period day worked out well and helped us a lot, stated lordan Stickney. The seven-period day brought the earliest prac- tices ever when they were scheduled first and second periods. Many things changed for the band during the year. Three assistants helped Mr. Art Wasik, band director. The assistants were a great help to the soloists and in the contests, commented Mr, Wasik. Another change was the cancellation of the trip to Disneyworld because of a lack of funds. Being part of the Music De- partment reguired a lot of work but not only were the members developing a skill, they provided entertainment for the entire school. Above Right: Practice is mandatory for the mem- i bers ot chorale. Above: Choir III: Front Row: lohn Steel, Danetta Hardy, Maria Wilkins, Sandy Fransen, Tim Miller, Eileen Quirk, Angelique Villareal, Mar- tha Castellanos, Sharon Malone, Tricia Clayton, Row 2: Sue Paolone, Lucy Harwell, Michelle An- tink, lon lenkins, lenniter Campbell, Beth Pfister, Tonya Cooper, Deshaun Goodwin, Tina Bellamy, Darlene Ward, Paula Fierp Row 3: lulie Bottomlee, Tarshwa Cooper, Greg Ferris, Tonya Hill, Briana Boyd, lana Fortner, Rosemary Sanders, ludy Quinn, lean Delaleurs, Lisa Leleune, Trinita Lambertp Back Row: Cheryl Sanders, Kelly Bumpass, David West, Duane Roseborough, Kevin Fromer, Otis Magee, Chris Clark, Shekeitha Davis, William McKinney, Bill Cook. Right: While performing in concert the members of choir try to focus on one obiect in the back of the auditorium. 60 Music ta l Shipka, lulie Kerry Flynn,