Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

Page 115 text:

Team surv changein espite a change in sponsors mid-year, the mathletes competed in four of the five scheduled competitions and missed only the first due to not being pre- pared. The team ended the season with a third place at confer- ence and a second at the Thornwood competition. After the resignation of Mr. George Silagyi, Mr. Robert Sullivan became sponsor and was assisted by Paul Lich- nerowicz, an '84 graduate. Stepping in in the middle of the year was a very difficult thing to do. I knew very few of the mathletes and very few knew me. They were very co- operative and helped ease the transition for me, stated Mr. ives sponsor Sullivan. Trang Nguyen, Anne Lar- son, and Rich Whittington competed in orals. Being in an oral was a switch because I had 10 minutes to work on three problems with a partner in prep. After prep I had an- other iO minutes to present and be questioned about the problems in front of two judgesg it was something l had to get used to, stated Rich. Being in an organization that involved social and com- petitive aspects was an exper- ience that few had the oppor- 'tunity to enjoy. Being the Mathlete sponsor might be the best job in the schoolg certain- ly it could be the most gratify- ing, stated Mr. Sullivan. ,,.. is h in 5 sv W -4- I '1: gt. Above: Math ClublMaIhletes: Front Row: Trang Nguyen, Dawn Kin- ishi, Kathy Stout, Amy Glowacki, Pau- la Franson, Vennie Nemecek, Jodie Shipplett, Tammy Sorrell, Nga Nguyeng Row 2: Paula Bentley, Noel Milzarek, Angela Carlomango, Bill Feldt, Judy Gawlik, Sue Bryniarski, Dave Bjork, Bala Ramiah, Randy Lich- nerowiczg Row 3: Rich Whittington, Michelle Frampton, Anne Larson, Brett Marcotte, Lori Latta, Joe Ja- ques, Julie Nelson, Anamarie Linde, Laura Steele, Mr. George Silagyi if Ili. isponjg Back Row: Chris Urban. Sue Hartigan, Brian Glowacki, Joe Se peczl, Dave Ducat, Brian Frampton, Robert McCarthy, Laura Thompson, Roger Scott Donley: Not Pictured: Mr. Robert Sullivan tsponj Top: Bala Ramiah, sophomore, pre- pares for an upcoming competition with Paul Lichnerowicz, assistant sponsor, Left: Dave Bjork, senior, takes time to study with Nga Nugyen, sophomore, between sessions. Math Club!Mathletes

Page 114 text:

Original writings fill 2 literary editions ould anyone like to buy a Talisman? This question was heard twice a year in English classes - once in the fall, once in the spring, after many hours of editing, designing, and col- lating by members of the Ta- lisman staff. A literary magazine contain- ing poems, short stories, and photos, the Talisman re- ceived submissions from any student. After evaluating all contributions, staff members made the final selection and put the books together. The Talisman was support- Middle: Talisman: Front Row: Ka- ren Madigan, Michelle Brown teditorl, Eleanor Niemann, Janet Harding tedi- torlg Row 2: Donna Parker, Rachael Smith, Lisa Anderson, Nita Hambrickg Back Row: Teresa Payne, Kevin Fromer feditorl, Kenny Maoander, Phyllis Wade, Right: Talisman homeroom gave staff members Kevin Fromer, Teresa Payne, Janet Harding, Melanie McKnight, Phyllis Wade and Nita Hambrick extra time to read and evaluate copy. Top: Miss Carole Fteiher, Robin Mack, and Phyllis Wade discuss the organi- zation of the book before final print- ing. 110 Talisman ed by fundraising activities, in- cluding sales of the books and mums sold at Homecoming and calendars throughout the school year. Funds went to- ward the publication of the Talisman, which was com- pletely printed in school. The fundraisers helped to lower the cost of printing the Talisman booklet, said Eleanor Nie- mann, staff member. Displaying more creativity from students, Thornridge was the only school in Illinois that could boast that its staff pro- duced two literary editions. AQUA., 3 1 sv : A if 'sit- if is int, . its

Page 116 text:

Clubs promote athletic activity thletic ability was a re- quirement tor Synchro and Gymnastics Clubs. From back-flips to back dol- phins, members had to be in shape to survive. Synchro saw a change in leadership when the new sponsor Miss Sandy Hackett was named. She was on a syn- chronized swim team during the summer and was able to teach many new stunts to a club that was smaller in num- bers. Since our club was smaller, it gave us a chance to become better friends and learn how to work together, stated Becky tvlcCarter, junior. In its first year Gymnastics Club drew quite a crowd. The club was formed by Coach Frank Walsh so that gymnasts could work out during their ott- season as well as the season in which they competed. Htvlany students did not wish to participate in competitive gymnastics but did enjoy working on the apparatus for tun and for a physical outlet, stated Coach Walsh. Gymnastics Club was a time to work out and have fun at the same time. I really liked the club because when I prac- ticed I was doing it because I wanted to, not because I had to, stated Mitzy Caco, senior. All of the students involved in these two clubs put in many hours ot practice without the incentive ot an impending event. www Sf I Above: Gymnastics Club: Front Row: Jeneen Hawkins, Barb Daugh- arty, Kristine Walsh, Jenny Bradburn, Lisa Gawrych, Mitzy Caco ichrl, Cathy Wagner, Dawn Drysdaleg Row 2: Tom Botta, Joy Hawkins, Lisa Mar- tell, Laura Tashjian, Klinton Banther, Tom Daugharty, Joe Dugan, Jeni Whittle, Dion Hunter, Anessa Mil- zarek: Row 3: Dwayne Tyssen, Pat Gomez, Marlys Cowhey, Bandy Lich- nerowicz, Bob Tyderek, Noel Milzarek tchrt, Henry Spight, Donna Morang, Debbie Gordon, Coach Frank Walsh, Back Row: John Thompson, Doreen Brown, Boland Mansanarez, Kelly Bumpass, J.C. Shegog, Chad Sedlak, Jim LaPat, Jose Jaques, Glenn Slad- cik, Paul Mack 112 Synchronized Swim!Gymnastics Club Above: Synchronized Swim: Front Harwell IHCTIVIIY Chaifmanii Sandie Row: Tricia Clayton' Kathleen Fly,-my Marcukaitis tv. presi, Sheila Domiter, Jennifer Drosset ipresjy Becky Amy Studzinski, Tanya Krawiec, Kim Mccafter Ureasay peggy Harwell tae, Kyserg Not Plctured: Laura Johns tivity chairmanig Back Row: Lucy lsec-5 Top: Sandy Hackett, synchro sponsor talks about a pizza party with synchro officers, Laura Johns, Jennifer Dros- set, and Becky tvlcCarter.