Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Above: Frosty the Snowman made a special guest appearance in the Christmas dance decorations. Middle: Highlandersg Front Row: Latonia Washington, Linda Engelsbel, Martha Rodriguez, left Popaeko, Leane Livingstone, Dena Roering, Tracy Livingstone tchr.l, Rebecca MCCarterg Row 2: Wendy DeVries, Dina Kartch, Monika Carrow, Kath- leen Peel, Marianne Linde, Carla En- gelsbel thistl, Tanya Krawiec, Debbie ling 3 v Kane, Row 3: Monica McAdams tco- chr.J, Chris Warchol, Kevin Smits, Ronald Stoval, lean Zdzinicki, Terese Toschi, Megan Allen, Lisa Dewey Qsecjg Back Row: Shari Bobowski, Lana Sipe, Dan See, Don Gardiner, Frank Ratkus, Henry Trettz, leniier Campanile, Tracy Burt Top: Mr. Michael Bortel, Highlander sponsor, discusses arrangements for an upcoming dance with Monika Car- row. l , f What is a Highlander? A highlander is actually a mem- ber ot a clan who lives in and climbs the mountains ot Scot- land. However, the Highland- ers ot Thornridge gathered to plan social activities tor the stu- dent body. Sponsoring the many gym jams along with various dances, Highlanders made sure students had a variety ot activities to enjoy. Highlander meetings consisted ot discus- sions about the different activi- ties the club held and how to make them enjoyable to the school. Highlanders also kept their traditional responsibility of hosting a successful Home- coming. Since decorations were usually the hardest part ot organizing the dance, they were kept as simple as possi- ble. Not many people show up to help with decorations, so ACf1'V1.f1.6S rea ch joeak' we tried to create less work tor ourselves. We think simple decorations look much nicer also, stated Tracy Living- stone, chairman. During Homecoming week Highlanders also sponsored contests and sold ice cream during lunch periods. Also sponsored by High- landers were holiday dances such as the Christmas dance and the annual Sweetheart Ball during the week ot Valen- tines Day. We thought having a Christmas dance was a good change ot pace because we haven't had one tor a while, commented Frank Ratkus. By planning activities that would delight the entire school, Highlanders were climbing mountains ot their own. Highlanders 73

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Right: Wendy DeVries and Carla Enqelsbel sort many tickets for the Valentines dance. Above: Lincla Enqelsbel and Carla Enqelsbel help add holiday spirit to the courtyard during the Christmas season. Right: Lisa Dewey and Carla Enqelsbel create the Land ot Oz after school in the cafeteria, 72 Highlanders

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Right: Black History Week gave Mi- chelle Phillips ancl Missie Lott an op- portunity to educate students on the important aspects of black heritage. l 2 74 PUBS goes' ROA? 69 '31 Cyl? A4390 0 'lfr 'VV 'lf M S90 C9 -.Y 00 Above: Mrs. Gwendolyn Lee reviews the sign made by Tracey Robinson be- fore displaying it in the hall. Right: Showing the popular break dancing moves, l . Shegog attempts to enter his dance group in the PUBS talent show.