Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Right: Laura Johns swims in the reefs of Key Largo, Florida, while studying marine biology with a class from the Shedd Aquarium. Below Lett: Taking time out from the rides at Great America to pose with Bugs Bunny are Karla Dork, Kim Camp, Barb Borek, Dawn Murray, Lisa Sikora, Katie Lydon, and Meri Mi- tidiero. Below: Shopping can be exhausting but the scenic courtyard of River Oaks Mall gives Diane Laist and Amy Merritt a chance to take a break. lift!-W No limits set for good times Students take a break from school for fun ll it took to get students moving was the 2:38 bell on Friday. That sig- naled the beginning of the weekend as students headed in different directions, free from the restrictions of school. Some students found it easy to spend their money at local malls on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Orland Square, Ftiv- er Oaks, and Lincoln Mall con- tinued to be popular shopping spots, while a trip downtown to explore the city was not un- common. 32 Out-Of-School The addition of J.C. Penney and Mainstreet to River Oaks Mall gave students not only new places to spend money, but also places to earn it as many job positions opened up. Earning money became necessary as some students began to save for college, pay for oar insurance, or save for their spring vacation. Having a job gave me extra money, independence, and a head- start on paying for my college expenses, stated Elise Gon- zales. Couples found weekends to be the time for dating, but go- ing out stag with a group of friends was common. Going to the movies, the lakefront, or just driving around with a few friends was fun because all you wanted to do was have a good time and be together, said Deontray Cox. Some groups enjoyed danc- ing the night away at Jubila- tion and Club Soda. This al- lowed for mixing with students from other schools. Other students spent their time at get togethers that were held at a friend's house or in a rented hall. The entertainment at such parties varied, as some had dejays, live bands, or simply the radio blasting all the way. Terrorizing the neigh- borhoods with toilet paper kept students away from bore- dom. It could be said that sitting around doing nothing was not the norm for TR students as fun away from school had no limits.

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Right: Loree Balice is announced the 26th May Queen. Below: Dr. Morton Ford creates a communication problem for Mike Small as he no longer understands English spoken by Tom VariSwol and Marissa Janich. Bottom: May Queen Court: Front Row: Kim Mansanarez, Claudette Kennedy, Loree Ballce, Adriene Hayes, Lisa Martell: Back Row: Yo- landa Ellington, Chris Warchol, Sloane Elkei, Kerry Flynn, Deidree Hall Court tradition comes 'a long way Hypnotist performs magic to make audience disappear ow could an entire audi- enced just disappear into thin air? Actually it didn't, but hyponotist Dr. Mor- ton Ford helped to create such an illusion as part of the enter- tainment for the Girls Club Parents' night. Mike Small and Sharon La- Fleur were invited on stage and within five minutes be- lieved the audience had disap- peared. lt was a weird feeling like time had stopped. I didn't 34 Parents Night remember anything that hap- pened, said Mike. Following the entertain- ment, members of the May Court were introduced as they were escorted to the stage by their parents. With all mem- bers of the Court on stage, Loree Balice was named May Queen and Claudette Kenne- dy, Maid of Honor. I was real- ly surprised l was choseng it was a big honor for me, said Loree. Keeping with the 25th anni- versary tradition, the theme for the night was You've Come a Long Way Baby. This contin- ued to be an annual event for the Girls Club as it was the 26th May Court. I am amazed at the contined re- sponse and enthusiasm to be part of the May Court and to continue that tradition. lt gives junior girls something to look forward to, stated the spon- sor, Mrs. Edythe Strater. Could this be the TR cafe- teria? Prior to the program a buffet style dinner was served in a transformed cafeteria with streamers dangling from the ceiling and walls. Table cloths and bud vases added a touch of class to the evening. The evening gave students time to spend with their par- ents and a chance to be part of the tradition of Girls Club Parents' Night and May Court.