Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Left: Using the leg curls to strengthen his muscles, Lawrence Trantham works out in one of the most popular classes, weightliftlng. Below: On the days that they have aerobics, Debbie Gordon and Kevin Schuringa use different aerobic wor- kouts like Jane Fonda and Lyle Al- zado to keep in shape, Bottom: Mr. Paul Skopp explains to Marlene Luckett the development of the fetus in a health class. State mandates curriculum changes hanges in physical edu- cation mandated by new state requirements caused new approaches in de- partment offerings. As the school year began, sophomores were shocked to find that their schedules did not include PE. Soon they found out that a new PE policy was in effect and that they were not required to take gym. I liked not having gym, be- cause lt gave me another chance to take a class that I would have had to take in summer school, stated Heather Gilliam, sophomore. Beginning second semester juniors and seniors were able to drop PE provided they fit one of the three reasons that stated why a student would choose not to participate in gym. A student had to be in- volved in a varsity sport or need a course for graduation or to gain admittance to a col- lege or university. Even with the new law only 13 students decided not to take PE second semester. To make PE more beneficial to the athletes that took gym, a new class called Athletic Ex- cellence Program was offered. Mr. Fred Murino and Mrs. Ka- ren Cromwell taught the class that was designed to push each athlete to his own per- sonal limit. What we hoped to do was provide a multi-purpose fit- ness class for athletes that hopefully would make them better overall athletes and af- fect their athletic performance in a positive manner, stated Mr. Murino. The Athletic Ex- cellence Program was offered to all juniors and seniors in a varsity sport, as well as pom- pon girls and Lassies. Although many changes oc- curred in the Physical Educa- tion Department the basic premise was still there - to create a relaxed and fun-filled atmosphere in which students could learn and improve on a variety of skills. Physical Education Department 69

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Right: Preparing himself for a jump shot, Andre Williams is blocked by Todd Carlson. Below: Jackie Luckett uses the un- derhand serve when playing in her vol- leyball tournament. ..,fW Right: Edward Patterson practices on the parallel bars before he is tested on his routine. 68 Physical Education Department

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Org 40 iz Clubs encourage leadership et involved! organiza- tions started recruiting from day 1. And we sure had a wide variety from which to choose. From aca- demic to social clubs, the chance to become involved was always open to us. Organizations encom- passed all aspects of school and community life. There were work programs for on the job training, interscholastic or- ganizations to build up com- petitive spirit, and clubs that boosted in school morale as well as community respect. We not only helped TR to become a better place, we also got involved with the community. lt was a good feel- ing, said Janace Tashjian, senior. Being involved was not only 70 Organizations fun, it was educational. Plan- ning and working with others gave us a chance to relate to people with different perspec- tives. SCOT tried to bring all the clubs together. Dealing with the wide variety of people that came together to try to im- prove things was a great ex- perience! stated Kay Nee- dles, junior. Years of work and dedica- tion paid off when the senior signposts put our efforts in print. The many hours after school, the shuffling of sched- ules to accommodate all our meetings, and getting stuck with a TV dinner because we got home after mealtime showed our dedication to Thornridge and -- Just a little more pride. ' at ,,,, , 9 W 'rf-.,, -M , ,,rzr,.,,. ig? My my . . V ., -W if if wif