Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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All that jazz - a classical usicians who want a change of pace from Mozart could turn to the Jazz Band. Created for musical students to express their more creative side, Jazz Band thrived. Members could be found every Tuesday and Wednesday in the band room hard at work. I liked the dif- ferent pace between jazz and more classic numbers. lt ad- ded variety to my music, said Key Needles, junior. There was no question that Jazz Band members were dedicated. Private time had to be set aside on a regular basis for practice because unlike break other bands, Jazz Band was not considered a class. Mr. Arthur Wasik, director, was very proud of this band. Jazz Band could very easily be considered a renaissance band. We used new and differ- ent music that we had never done before. We made defi- nite progress, he said. Performing at fall and spring concerts, Jazz Band enter- tained lots of jazz lovers. A new twist was the perfor- mance at a basketball half- time. One thing certain was that Jazz Band was rocking to the rhythm. Above left: Adam Needles, sopho- more, practices on the saxophone daily to keep in top form. Left: Jazz Band: Front Row: Mr. Art Wasik ldirectorj, Shawn Cobbs, Sue Scalzitti, Chorise Stewart, Tim Sand- er, Michael Peeplesg Row 2: Gordon Ramsey, Vennie Nemecek, Adam Needles, Kevin O'Conner3 Row 3: Charles Chambers, Mike Heritage, Ken Powell, Travis Kingery, Back Row: Greg Atkins, Marcus Smith, Dom Kuczwara, Guy Vreeman Jazz Band 85

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Cultural awareness enhances activities elling taffy apples, ac- knowledging Black His- tory Month, and planning the fashion show were hard jobs for the members of PUBS. With the help of Mrs. Bose Thomas, PUBS' new sponsor, the load was made lighter. Mrs. Thomas, Social Stud- ies teacher, really felt that she could help students as well as bring in new ideas for the club. 'tl think that black students need a club in school that they can identify with, she said. The members met every Wednesday after school to discuss future plans. PUBS' activities included decorating a car in the homecoming pa- rade and selling taffy apples every day after school for two weeks to raise money for club functions. February, Black History Month, meant the PUBS' members were at their busiest. Every morning during an- nouncements, PUBS' mem- bers acknowledged important black figures in history. l'm proud that we were able to have this chance to show how black people enriched Amer- ica, said Donna Parker. The club also decorated the book- store window with pictures and articles which were dis- played during the entire month. The spring talent and fash- ion show was a traditional PUBS' activity. Preparations started in early February as students competed for a place in the show. We looked for- ward to the show. lt was an opportunity for a lot of new ideas and talent to be seen, said Andre Tate. PUBS was not just a club, but a chance for black stu- dents to express their culture. From history to fashion, PUBS covered it all. Left: Club meetings held every Wednesday after school were a ne- cessity slnce there was no club home- roont Above: Theresa Morris and Twiana VVHHanws prachce then dance rounne forthetamntshow. PUBS