Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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9 School plus work equals difficult task f you want a job during school, join a work pro- gramg fewer classes will make life easier. This was a common thought, but DE stu- dents found that they had to balance classes, homework, and a work schedule. Being in DE was more than just working. Membership in DE gave students an advan- tage in entering the retail sales field. Correlation of classroom, on-the-job instruction, coo- peration by the parents, stu- dents, employers and school personnel led to a favorable beginning in a job which could lead to a lifetime career, stat- ed Mrs. Lucille Curran, spon- sor. Members were trained in stockwork, personal and tele- phone sales, repair and ser- vice, and inventory records. One student, Latonya Kenne- dy, was a cashier and sale- sperson at Fashion Conspir- acy in Fliver Oaks, where she worked approximately 25 Middle: DE: Front Row: Wendy DeV- riestpresl, Noel Garcia, Latonya Ken- nedy, Latina Pickett, Linda Lydon tv. pres.J: Back Row: Mrs. Lucille Cur- rantcoorj, David Grabinski, Eric Var- nadoe, Glen DeYoung, Scott Gleim, Flonald Baker Right: As well as handling stock, Glen DeYoung also works in sales at Ely Travel Town. Top: Preparing displays is one of the many jobs that the club president, Wendy DeVries, has to juggle while working in the men's department at Marshall Fields. hours a week. Leaving school after fourth period allowed time for her homework and work from two to nine. I got the job because I someday want to manage a store myself. I think DE has helped me be able to attain this goal, she said. When I graduate, I plan to go to Rob- ert Morris College for market- ing. The sole purpose of DE was not to learn to be a better em- ployee as students planned ahead. Being on DE was an advantage, because it gave us the opportunity to learn about the business world and a fi- nancial career, while still being able to handle a school load. Also, it gave us the better per- spective of college courses and long-term job plans, said Scott Gleim. Being a member of a work program can give someone the best of two worlds: school and a career.

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Students take part in community service oing to school and hav- ing a job were not the only concerns of HERO members as they also took part in community services. Donations of toys, stuffed ani- mals, and children's clothing were taken from the entire stu- dent body. Proceeds were donated to the childrens Re- habilitation Center in Harvey. Members were involved in regional activities. Cecilyne Maranon, president of HERO, was elected to the regional of- fice of recorder. Mrs. Carol Muskievicz re- turned as sponsor after a two- year abscence. She stated, The only difference when l came back was there was only one section for me to sponsor instead of two. The main job for a HERO student was in a home eco- nomics related field. Members were allowed to leave school after 4th period to go to their respective jobs. Cecilyne worked at the South Holland Park District. I enjoy going from the hectic school to the good feeling I get from work- ing with children, stated Ce- cilyne. HERO also helped many students choose a career for later life, At the beginning of the school year, members who did not already have a job were given interviews by pos- sible employers. This process was set up by the sponsor. Whether it was working at school, working on the job, or planning fundraising activities, HERO students did their best to acheive their goals. Above: Hero: Front Row: Britonya Perkins, Karen Whittam, Cecilyne Maranon fprest, Linda Szo fhist.5, Dawn Lockett tsec.Jg Row 2: Angela White, Joyce Mclntosh, Sheree Mat- lock, Carol Muskieviczfcoordjg Back Row: Sonya Martin, Lisa Costanza, Ronald Tate tv. prest, Kelly Caruso ftreast, Marie Israel 94 HERO Top: President Cecilyne Maranon works at Child Development to earn extra money. Right: Dawn Lockett and Linda Szo sort out the gifts received from the toy drive. 4 W .... W -V , ,M ify , 'fwwttr .Arn ii K fr is fr 5 .is ...Q-tt f K Q' ii..Q- i X K' if '