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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Right: Couples waiting to receive their bids are able to chat with their friends. Below: Homecoming Court: Ran- dolph Mitchell, Tonya Scott, Lachon Cunningham, Janice Johnson, Joe Spiller, Yolanda Ellington, Tonya Col- quitt, Lamen Adams, Loree Balice, Mike Small, Sloane Elkei, John Pater- nostro, Adriene Hayes, John Garciag Not Pictured: Reggie Johnson E . ' Dance glitters with 'Memories' Hors d'oeuvres add variety to 25th anniversary ors d'oeuvres at Home- coming? Of the 450 people who attended, many asked this question as it was unusual to see hot hors d'oeuvres.at the Homecoming Dance. Since it was the 25th Anni- versary, we decided to do something more elegant and sophisticated than past year to make Homecoming extra special, stated Mr. Michael Bortel, Highlanders sponsor. To celebrate the past, mu- 20 Homecoming Dance rals depicting themes from other years lined the walls. The drop ceiling was also used as it had been in previous Home- comings. Having a drop ceil- ing gave a more romantic at- mosphere to the gym. Even though it took hours to put up, the result was worthwhile, stated Kevin Smits. ln the transformed gymnasium, alumni could find their year and share their memories. In addition to sampling the food and talking with friends, everyone was drawn to the dance floor by the music of Better Off. At 9:30 p.m. Homecoming Court was announced by Heidi Johnson and Bob Garcia, Mis- tress and Master of Ceremo- nies. The crowning of King La- men Adams and Queen Tonya Colquitt was performed by Tracy McBride, 1984 Home- coming Queen. When Bob announced my name, l looked back like, 'Are you seriousl' lt felt like it was all a dream. From that moment until I start ed dancing, I didn't seem tc remember anything, statec Tonya. While Heidi and Bot sang the theme song, Lamer and Tonya danced the tradi tional spotlight dance. As the evening of Oct. 12 came to an end, many realize: that the Silver Anniversary Homecoming Dance was just one more of their wonderfu Memories,