Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Right: PUBS: Front Row: Mrs. Rose Thomas, Eileen James, Tanya Johnson, Chanone Banks, Cyn- thia Griffis: Row 2: Traci Adams, Valarie Johnson, Connie Benton 4v.pres.L Denise Broughton fpresJ,Sandy Broughton UreasJ, Back Row: Stenise Alexander, Ma- kha Shabazz isecJ, Lenard Ad- ams, Frank Morris, Daphne Barnett, Above: Twiana Williams and Char- lotte Banks learn about Martin Lu- ther King Jr. from the display in C Building during Black History Month. 106 PUBS QW' 16 ,V ew ,nfl at i J y 3 W my ,, 'ri' ,fi 5 ,, W M ,n Q, 1,

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5 ft iii! - X -at '- Heritage Bottom: Denise Broughton, presi- dent, confers with Mrs. Rose Thomas about upcoming events. Middle: PUBS members discuss mansknfuuneachwdesdunnga weemyineehng Lefi: Latreace Thigpen, Angie Clay- ton, and Tanya Johnson gather in- formation to use during Black His- tory Month. unites COITIITICH CEIUSCS Pamoja United Brothers and Sisters - a group dedi- cated to developing an awareness of Afro-Ameii- can culture. Students involved in PUBS developed respect for their background. I joined PUBS because l wanted my appreciation for my heri- tage to grow, said Denise Broughton, senior. Members gave informa- tion about black history during Black History Month in February and tried to pro- mote appreciation and in- terest forthe black culture. I felt PUBS made me more aware of myself and my background, said Twiana Williams, junior. PUBS members worked the concession booth at the basketball games to raise funds and also sold tatfy ap- ples. The group met every Wednesday after school to discuss topics and plan events. I really enjoyed working with the students and helping them to be- come better people, said Mrs. Rose Thomas, spon- sor. PUBS reached out to ev- eryone to make them aware of the achievements of the black community. PUBS 107