Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Lell: Kathy Stout was just one of the students who donned the identity of a mysterious gypsy in the true spirit of Halloween. Below: Decorations of Christmas sprung up all over the school as in the AFS homeroom. Bottom: Alex Alvarado puts the final touches on a Horticulture Club center- piece. Holidays add relief during year Students look forward to those extra days off school hat are you going to be for Halloween'? I don't know, but l just can't wait for Thanksgiv- ing. That means Christmas is right around the corner. For many students celebrat- ing the holidays became as much a part of the school year as homework. On Oct. 31 the ghouls and goblins came out to haunt the halls. Students participated by dressing up in costumes. After school some students went to costume parties while others continued the tradition of trick or treating. I like to take my little sister trick or treating be- cause l have fun and get mun- chies too, said John Patter- son, senior. Students began to work up an appetite for Thanksgiving as it was the time to talk tur- key. The students in ornamen- tal horticulture classes made corsages for all teachers and sold centerpieces to take home. By Dec. 7, Hanukkah, a Jewish festival of lights, had begun. During this time a small gift was given each day. With Christams itself only two weeks away, student dress became predominantly green and red while some at- tached bells to their shoes. Student lockers covered with garland, stockings, and cards helped to bring the holiday into student life. I enjoy the holiday season because it is a special time when my family gathers and it's something l look forward to, said Alisa Stone, junior. Activities during holidays of- fered a welcomed break in the routine of student life. Holidays 35

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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.

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Right: Maurice Rice and William McKinney find scarves an important accessory for inside wear. Below: Stir-up pants make a come back with Roxanne Hughes, Tuesday Austin, and Charlyce Moran. fri gi Ei ,Q 5 .fl 5, Ei 2 4 i iz ? . Anything goes with clothes Plaids, paisleys, prints together? This was the year. ashion. Everyone had his own statement to make. Whether wearing the tra- ditional t-shirt and jeans or try- ing out some of the new styles, students found a way to be comfortable, yet look chic. Some say that fashions re- peat every 20 years. The ex- perts seemed to be right as the 60's look was seen every- where. Stir-up pants and pais- ley print blouses and sweaters turned out to be very popular. 36 Fashion When floral jeans joined pais- ley shirts, prints of all kind could be seen throughout the school. Traditional watches were abandoned as students began to wear a new kind of watch called a Swatch. Swatches came in different styles and colors so that students could vary them with every kind of outfit. Swatches are good to have because they are inex- pensive and colorful, stated Frank Ratkus, senior. Leaving blouses untucked was a casual look that some students adopted, while oth- ers dressed up wearing skirts and dress pants. Just when plaid was fading fast, it reap- peared everywhere. Plaid was on pants, blouses, scarves, and even purses. Everyone was mad for plaid! Inspired by the television show Miami Vice, many stu- dents decided to bear the cold weather and wear no socks. The Italian loose fitting suit popularized by Don Johnson was soon worn by many males and even some females. l liked that style because it was classic, with an updated look, Plus, the guys that wore it appeared laid-back and ca- sual, stated Beth Bradshaw, senior. No matter what the fashion, students wore it - and some- times created it.