Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Below: Tonya Colquitt manages to keep dry, while others sought umbrel- las and blankets to escape from the rain. Above Right: Thornridge's Marching Falcons keep the pace as they led the annual Homecoming Parade. Right: Pom Pon girls set up a special table for the returning alumni. Mrs. gl'- W 1 LCOME Nancy Winiecki, their sponsor, was also chairman of the alumni tea. C Soggy day could not dampen spirits Alumni join in celebre tion of 25th Homecoming he sky opened up and down poured the rain, but this was not enough to stop the true Falcon spirit. Weeks of preparation paid off as students and residents lined the streets to watch the annual Homecoming Parade pass by. The Homecoming Court stood on the fire truck with the band leading the way. Seniors took first place in the float division and O.E. came in second. The first place banner was made by Girls Club and second was 18 Homecoming Day French Club. Before the big game start- ed, an Alumni Tea welcomed back past students. Each club participated by baking goo- dies and reviving memories of yesteryear. Even though there was a low alumni turnout, those attending had a chance to talk with former teachers over tea and brownies. Past pom pon girls could be seen donning their old sweaters and comparing the changes with current members. Threatening skies didn't stop the fans as they weath- ered the storm and cheered on their team to a 28-25 victory over Eisenhower. We came back from an embarrassing first half, concentrated on the game, and played football that proved we are winners, stat- ed Mike Small, quarterback. An old tradition was revived at half time as the Lassies and pom pon girls provided enter- tainment with a combined per- formance to Dancing in the Street. The performers could hardly see each other because blinding rain poured down on them just as halt-time started. By the time the perfor- mance started, we were all so wet that we just went out there and had a great time, stated Marnie Murphy, Lassie cc- captain. While alumni gathered to re- call memories of past Home- comings, hardworking stu- dents enjoyed the day that they had worked so hard to make successful.

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Left: Determined to gain extra yard- age, Lisa Gawrych follows the block of Laurie Merritt. Middle Left: Lisa Gawrych cele- brates her touchdown run for the freshmen. J qv A s I J mm 4 5. ... 1 i J ?'- .4-, 'v ,.,-V-'fr-ll 2' r 5 , A gag.. kv- .' - , ,st .,. 'V in-'ary - - m 5-sh-,,, ',' P4 f'7n.-.J1gg'g, '- , -, .-Af. wwf' y- im -mg, - .tt :f'1k?'5'aT 3 ,ut ,sw .fa , , it - 1, Mgt S 1 km 'ef a. fag 'F ?2A.'f'f5L'25fj,i1i.f?t-4'tf-atX ,if f . .,:gygQ5,4 ,' .., g , 4' -' A 'ss-2 sf- L ,:.1.'..1Qix Q' .- - as-r'.-,Qt Above: The juniors try to expand their offense by passing against the senior defense, Left: Coach Pete Jensen shouts en- couragement to the senior team. X- get i., 3 M L-my r OJ, 'A 4' 1 iff-5' . xi 'Sit Powderputf Football! Bonfire 17

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