Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Above: Lora Crowder, drum major. and Kytyra Marshall practice to per- fect their piece tor the concert. Top: Michele Lawrence, Marque McKinnor, Laurie Merritt, and Julie Talsma, members ot the percussion section, demonstrate their ability to work together with the help of Mr. John Mallon, percussion instructor. A 2 rf. Lett: Jr. Varsity Band Front Row: Shelean Thornton, Motiryo Nesbit, Theresa Little, Heather Lindsay, Me- lanie McKnight, Joan James, Myra Eppsp Row 2: Shawn Wilson, Cerelia Morrow, Anise Ford, Russell Smith, Fllch Alvarado, Chris Oderio, Thomas Collins, Aaron Patterson, Christopher Kiel, Demetrius Curry, Mr. Arthur Wa- sik: Back Row: Darin Clauson, Mike Uribe, Shawn Cobbs, Charles Barnes V '6!lI6W 5 A. 'tft',at. .. Concerts require extra effort et's join glee club or band. There can't by any homework in those classes. The music depart- ment might not require home- work, but what they did re- quire was time. The choirs spent time pre- paring for various concerts throughout the year. One con- cert was strictly a learning ex- perience. They attended Bloom Trail to perform for Dr. Lynn of DePaul University. Members of the chorale, eval- uated on their techniques, were also able to listen to oth- er schools and get ideas. During the Christmas sea- son, the choirs gave a concert in the auditorium and toured a few of the nearby grade schools. Ui felt the concert was a great success because the students performed well and the audience received it well. Many parents wrote let- ters commenting on how much the enjoyed the con- cert, stated Mrs. Karen French, choir director. After the confusion of pre- paring and performing at Christmas time, the choir was able to slow down. Right? No, not yet! Members began trying out for various solo events. Shelly Oakes, senior, was cho- sen for district choir and later advanced to All-State Choir. Soon individual began practic- ing for the March contest which was to be judged by IHSA music directors. The band led by Mr. Arthur Wasik and drum majors, Adam Needles and Lora Crowder, also spent time pre- paring for concerts. During the fall, the band had to perform at home football games. The Symphonic Band prepared for their Christmas concert they took on tour to several area grade schools. The concert promoted our band program because the jr. high students were able to hear and consid- er joining our band when they enter high schooi stated Mr. Wasik. After Christmas, sever- al band members began pre- paring for solo contests, while members of Beginning Band, Jr. Varsity, Varsity, and Sym- phonic Band prepared for the Pop Concert in February. lf joining the music depart- ment for an easy one found that it was more difficult than it seemed. Music Deoartme

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Above: Varsity Band Front Row: Laura Grindler, Dawn Fultz, Yolonda Douglas, Kim Jackson, Becky McCarter, Angela Riner, Lori West, Karen Jenkins, Row 2: Jennifer Blink, Shonda Davis, Ermetra Cansler, Fien- ata Wilcox, Charlyce Moran, Lea White, Carla Elmore, Naomi Harden, Yolanda Stewart, Chris Jenkins, Con- nie Coleman, Chris Grayson, Back Row: Mr. Arthur Wasik, Adrian Byers, Kevin O'Conner, Charles Chambers, Marc Hamilton, Scott LaBadie, Krista Haggert, Scott Palango, Steve Freese, Anthony Denys, Kenneth Powell, Derek Lewis, Larry West- brook, Marcus Smith, Chorise Stewart Top: Symphonic Band: Front Row: ., .. .s Deborah Sylvestrak, Sandra Bol- lacker, Anne Larson, Kathleen Stout, Leon Hendricks, Janet Harding, Kath- ryn Needles, Kathy Callahan, Kytyra Marshall, Lora Crowder, Row 2: Chris Errico, Stacy McGowan, Carol Lester, Amanda Johnson, Darrick McFadden, Tammy Grittin, Kenneth Heritage, Guy Vreeman, Vennie Nemecek, Timothy Sander, Susan Scalzitti, Carol Koehler, John Larson, Adam Nee- dles, Back Row: Jennifer Salpacka, Gordon Ramsey, Laurie Merritt, Julie Talsma, Marque McKinnor, Michele Lawrence, John Grayson, Montel Hadley, Travis Kingery, Dominic Kucz- wara, Michael Heritage, Mr. Arthur Wasik A sgtt g U eese S ig X .LA , -R e-st 1 : ' l S' N r t 5 t wr A it -i-r f S f 1 - W A I, I LQ. , P, ,W ,ie had .tw 2 ti g -,,, SSS Hi : Q ff t'ii,rr ' 1 it ' , - w -... V 'f .2 .1a,.,.:r. Qt., I Vim -- Y n A V. I g - -H A I 1 li .E in . Q 1 - ' - V? -- .:f- , it iiii , , i t tc 1 F ,, '? .F ' tri ssi si :' rrir- f - - M X -, y . -, r, .- . . . K :ulltlllllllllllmm:simumllititltttlttttllnnin Above: Beginning Band Front Row: Michael Sartin, Traci Adams, Carolyn Skinner, Kelly Rapka, Kimber- ly Swigart, Joe Procida, Quan Brewer, Row 2: Frank Davis, Kenneth Hardy, Leisl Robertson, Kirk Simmons, Tim 64 Music Department Stephens, Chakir O'Neal, Eddie Rob- erts, Anton Watson, 'Corey Blank: Back Row: Arthur White, Darric Wheelis, Makita Shabazz, Steven Johnson, Mr. Arthur Wasik t tart ' it li? 4 W 4 A A ii rf ,, ,Z , ,, 5 . y rf 3, i g r - tkr 1:1 A va, f,r,., W, f A .f. 5 E .i i L.. . Y ,-be r A ' . I ' Q n 1 ive,-40

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gi , vs it is t it gi, ,ltlll 3 K ' qt Above: Chorale Front Row: Kim Mansanarez, Martha Castellanos, Dawn Weber, Beth Pfister, Jamiletta Chestnut, Eileen Ouirk, Sandy Fran- sen, Tonya Colquitt, Theresa Morris, Flow 2: Stacy Parker, Sharon Malone, Deshaun Goodwin, Tarshwa Cooper, Julie Steel, Danetta Hardy, Lucy Har- well: Row 3: Mrs. Karen French, Jinifir CampbeII,lStacy Brown, Jon Jenkins, John Shipka, Heidi Johnson, Shelly Oakes, Kelly Bumpass, Theta Starks, iepartment Tricia Clayton: Back Row: Bob Gar- cia, Clarence Brown, Anthony Reese, William Cook, Ray Elmore, Darren Robinson, John Rupeika, Da Nang Rockett, DJ Halicky, Ralph Alexander Top: Chorale rehearses in the audito- rium to get their correct placement on the bleachers. Right: Using hand movements, Mrs. Karen French directors different sec- tions of oi the choir, while Mr. Bill DeYoung accompanies them. it S g st , 3 i t ,S fi? iii