Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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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.

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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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