Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Programs serve all 4 classes nother work program? But wait! There is a ju- nior in that group pic- ture and a freshman in the oth- er. Could this be a mistake? CWT and WECEP broke the common mold by bringing freshmen, sophomores, and juniors into work programs. Work Experience Career Ex- ploration Program tWECEPJ involved freshmen, and sopho- mores. Part-time jobs were found in an effort to teach the students money management, self-awareness, importance of an education, and job safety. ln an effort to improve the program the club purchased computer software that per- tained to job skills and learn- ing improvement. The succe- cess of the annual flower sale and blood drive, which brought in 3320, was used to make improvements, stated Mr. Don Donini, sponsor. Co- operative Work Training QCWTD, a member of VICA, Top: Carey Goveia prices items in or- der for the products to be placed on the sales floor at Quality Hosiery. Right: CWT: Front Row: Tammy Lightfoot, Tracy Russell, Devonda Alexander, Denise Johnson, Tonya Bruce, Sandy Meneghini tpresi, Mi- chelle Antinkg Row 2: Mr. Michael l-left, Julia Wilkes, Dan Krass, Mike Voltolina, Laura Baugh, Ann Spindler, Jeffery Littleton, Kevin Costellog Back Row: Terrence Sandidge, John Conig- lio, Chris Borek ttreasi, Bailous Tri- muel, Kevin Schuringa, D.J. Halicky, Mike Brown, Benny Landeroz 96 WECEPXCWT participated in all VICA-Co-op fundraising activities. These in- clude the candy sale in Octo- ber, a Christmas ornament sale in December and a poster sale in February. The money from these went for blazers and new white sweaters for the members. The funds also went to defer the cost of a trip to the annual VlCA contests in Springfield. The organization was more diversified, with a wider range of job situations, from body shops and beauty shops to se- curity jobs. lt was different for a high school student to work at these, especially as a secu- rity agent. Usually the stu- dents worked in fast food res- taurants, so it was nice to see them get a different type of training, stated Mr. Michael Heft, sponsor. ln this one set of work pro- grams students could start freshman year and continue till graduation. Right: WECEP: Front Row: Anthony Mayfield,Heath Weatherspoon, An- nette Fiogers lseci, Tabitha White lpresig Back Row: Donna Fier tv. pres.i, Arthuro Crawford, Leonard Webster, ttreasl, Fred Johnson, Mr. Don Donini tsponj IIB

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Z amp,-nnuww 1 xi 3 win top offices in Region QA lthough DO was a way for students to get on- the-job training for a fu- ture ca.eer, it was not just for students who wanted to work after graduation. When I graduate l could work there if I decide to go to college and study to be a lab technician. It is good hands on experience that you couldn't normally get, said Michelle Roering, senior, who works as a lab technician at Avenue Medical Lab. Proceeds from selling t- shirts, jackets, and cheese and sausage were used to send DO students to national contests where they could compete in 55 different areas. They were tested on their skill and leadership abilities. Three of the four Region 9A officers were from Thornridge. They are Michelle Malmquist Ichr.l, Lisa VanDerHeiden Iv. chr.l, and Claudia Cebula fhist.J. Students who wanted to run for office had to promote their own campaign and they also had to give a speech on why they wanted to be a Region 9A officer. The Region 9A officers were elected by the delegates in all of the schools in the region. I decided to run for Region 9A chairman because it will help me prepare for leadership later in life, said Michelle. Training here has helped many graduates go on to suc- cessful careers and some have even owned their own busin- esses. Top: The maintenance and repair work on heavy equipment that Bill Rei- chel does at' R, O. Reichel Trucking gives him experience for a future job as a heavy equipment operator. Left: Being a nurse's assistant at Rest Haven South kept Claudia Cebula very busy. Some of her duties includ- ed feeding, bathing, and taking the patients' blood pressure. Above: D0: Front Row: Edwin Silie- zar Irepl, Delores Noble, Lisa Van- DerHeiden, Camille Sneedg Row 2: Yolanda Ellington, Michelle Malm- quist, Eliot Swearengin, Tracy Burt, Michelle Roering: Back Row: Mr. Don Bauc tsponsorl, Brian Roberts, Tony Giordano, Victor Tolbert, Bill Reichel DO 95

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'9 , f at, fr fi ,W . , ,.,j ,Z S Q: XX. V np-.- Positive self image committee goal f anyone has a hard time communicating, fitting in or just wanting to have a good time - join a committee! Operation Snowball was a program that provided stu- dents with a learning exper- ience which would promote self-image. l learned about myself through listening to others my age and acting like myself made me feel better around others, stated Martha Rodriquez. Students were encouraged to meet weekly to plan activi- ties for their immersion week- end which was March 22-25. During the weekend, students participated in discussion ses- sions with others about topics which were relevant to their lives. The entire program helped students develop a greater sense of trust and communication among them- selves and adults. Another program which helped students adjust to var- ious personal situations was the Human Relations Commit- tee, directed by Mr. Kris Thomsen, English teacher, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Lee, as- sistant principal. This pro- gram served as a sounding board for students who need- ed help controlling their ag- gressive-ness, stated Mrs. Lee. H Teachers recommended students they felt would bene- fit from a group environment. During the spring these stu- dents participated in an ex- change program with another high school. The purpose of the exchange was to promote a positive self-image for the student. Prom committee members, all seniors, were selected by Mr. Don Donini the previous year. They met weekly to dis- cuss preparations for prom. They had to decide where and when to hold it. Matters such as whether to have a disc jockey or a band, whether to include dinner or just hors d'oeuvres, and what the theme should be were decided by surveys sent to all senior homerooms. The decisions were both a band and a D.J., dinner, and the theme of Once in a Life- time. To raise money for the cost of Prom, the committee held flower day which brought in 33750. Operation Snowball and Human Relations helped stu- dents develop a positive atti- tude towards becoming in- volved in student activities, while Prom committee was for those students who wanted to make their last high school dance one to remember. Top: Operation Snowball: Front Row: Martha Rodriquez, Kim Winfield, Tina Bonag Back Row: Miss Dorelle Ackermann, Mrs. Johanna Crull, Mr. Ron Zeilenga, Mrs. Carla Katzberger Middle: Human Relations: Sue Stone, Katie Jervis, Mike Uribe Lett: Prom Committee: Front Row: Laura Spindler, Patty Hickey, Sue Bryniarski, Judy Gawlik, Sarita Mooreg Back Row: Carla Engelsbel, Marnie Murphy, Frank Ratkus, Laura Thomp- son, Dianna West, Mr. Don Donini lsponsorj Operation Snowball, Human Relations, Prom Committee 9