Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Left: CWT: Front Row: Jennifer Cis- zar, Joyce Robinson, Lori Burgess, Latreace Doyle, Quintina Jones: Row 2: Mr. Michael Heft fcoor.l,LiI- lian Skinner, Denise Johnson, Ann Spindler, Frank Vulpitta, Eileen James, Mary Harris: Row 5: Laura Baugh fpres.l, John Coniglio, Ke- vin Owens, Leonard Webster, Keith Gerlach, Tony Howard, Back Row: Benny Landeroz, Stephanie Neher iv. pres.l, D.J. Halicky, Mike Broum, Eddie Jackson, Ray Finley, Wallace Rodgers Top: WECEP: Front Row: Alyce Cunnigan, liebin Johnson, Mi- chael Herrick, Ann Crlavin, Debbie Esparza, Row 2: Luis Cano, Harry Osborne, Mike iiabat, Mr. Don Donini, sponsor: Back Row: Lorna Brazzleton, Trenance Dunn, Deon Cole fpres.l, Ed Baugh, Eddie Rob- erts Bottom: Michael Herrick, sopho- more, delivers a white flower that signified friendship to Heather Gil- liam. Sales combined with service Blood drives and candy sales were activities that kept CWT and WECEP busy when members were not working or studying. Cooperative Work Train- ing program raised S80O by selling candy and posters. With these profits the group purchased their sweaters and food for parties and donated to the Cancer Soci- ety. Other activities includ- ed participating in bowling, volleyball, and softball tournaments with other schools. A lot of the stu- dents who were in work pro- grams did not have the time to be in school activities, and this was one way that they could be active, said Mr. Michael Heft, coordina- tor. Work Experience Career Exploration Program spon- sored a blood drive in which 74 students partici- pated. Selling flowers net- ted S1525 for the group for their activities. My stu- dents leamed to listen and make commitments. I loved the challenge that came with the program, said Mr. Don Donini, coordinator. Both programs were de- signed to provide work training for students while they were still attending school. CWTXWECEP 9

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Club gives kids Christmas gifts Collecting clothes and toys for children at the Chil- dren's Rehabilitation Cen- ter in Harvey at Christmas was one ofHERO's main ac- tivities. 'iWhen we brought the clothes and toys to the center, we weren't able to see the kids open the gifts, but just seeing their eyes widen when they saw the colorfully-wrapped pre- sents was very rewarding, said Lucy Wingfield, who worked at Fretters Appli- ance. Eighteen students in Home Economic Related Occupations left school after fourth period to join the working world for 20 to 25 hours a week in areas like child care, clothing ser- vices, and the food indus- try. After graduation I plan to attend Prairie State and someday have a career in Right: HERO: Front Row: Amy Gar- ner, Paula Fier, Lucy Wingfield fUeasJ,Tonya HHL Khn Akennan, Charlyce Moran: Row 2: Karen Ma- digan, Lisa Bucek, Regina Wilson, Laura Skinner, Mrs. Carol Mus- kiewicz tcoor.lf Back Row: Tim Bartczak, Marilyn Luckett, Ken ShnstpresJ,John Gargas,Cednc Tohwen Jemnkr Gonnmon tw presq Bottom: Taking attendance is one of the many jobs that Amy Cramer does at South Holland Preschool. Top: Jen Goranson tallies up a bill before presenting it to a customer atCHenwood Oaks 96 HERO the child care field. l thought that HERO gave me an advantage over other people in this field, said Amy Cramer, senior, who taught at South Holland Preschool. Selling candy gave the group funds for the employ- erfemployee banquet and for the VICA State competi- tion in Springfield. We sold a lot of candy and made enough money to pay for state competition and lun- cheon, said Sandy Kalin- owski, senior, who worked as a cashier at Kentucky Fried Chicken. After the year was com- pleted many students were offered full-time jobs. How- ever, whether continuing school or becoming full- time workers, the HERO students gained experience in the working world. - 5 , ' 'f ffgjmw

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ork schedule lengthens da Having seven classes seemed like a heavy load to some students. Diversified Occupation students car- ried four or five classes but then added hours of work to that schedule as they gained knowledge in the mechanical or medical fields. ln the DO program stu- dents had hands-on exper- ience in an occupation that they would like to pursue. Leslie Cook worked at Resthaven South Nursing Home to leam about be- coming a nurse's aide while Scott Hogroe repaired cars at Riverdale Auto Body. I liked being in DO because it gave me a chance to eam money and learn more about what l want to do, said Klinton Banther, who worked at J.C. Auto Electric Ltd. For their hard work they were given class credit and at least a minimum wage. I liked working at Windmill Pavillion Nursing Home. lt gave me experience and a salary too, said Kim Ben- nett, senior. When Thomton closed its program, the class was ex- panded as Thomton stu- dents were added. l'The kids from Thornton were bused over here for first pe- riod, said Mr. Don Bauc, sponsor. DO allowed a person to further his knowledge of the career field that he was in- terested in. Above: DO: Front Row: Kim Ben- nett lsec.J Leslie Cook 4treas.J, Joe Howard, Klinton Banther, Betty Threatt: Row 2: Cliff Burton, Joe O' Connor, Tom Hamilton, Tom Polk, Theresa Evans, Mr. Don Bauc tspon.J, Back Row: Louis Albery, Mike Klamecki, Terrence Scott, 98 Diversified Occupations Mike Wells, Shavelle Bell lpres.l Right: Klinton Banther works on machine parts at J.C. Auto Electric Ltd. Top: Betty Threatt puts away test tubes at the medical lab where she works.