Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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8 Opening r 100 S6 clo 21 Weekends: breaking away from aeademre pressure Sure, school was important, but stu- dents did not spend their entire life be- hind a desk. The question was where did students go after the final bell had rung at 2:58. One place was work. Whether at Riv- er Oaks or McDonalds, work provided the extra cash students found neces- sary for day to day living. What I liked best about having a job was not having to beg my parents for money, said Mike Fionda, junior. Then there was the matter of week- ends with 48 hours full of shopping, hanging out, and having fun. Some of the favorite shopping malls also served as hang-outs. River Oaks, Lin- coln Mall, and Orland Square were of- ten frequented by students. They pro- vided the lastest fashions and more im- portantly a look at the opposite sex. Other favorite hang-outs included Rocky Rococco's, White Castles, and the ever-popular Wright's Bamyard. Wright's was always fun to go to. No matter how bored you were there was always something to do, said Pete Quirk, junior. Another form of entertainment, less favored by parents, was the art of TPing. Mischievious students wanting to play a joke on a friend often stormed the local supermarket to purchase the latest decorater shades of Charmin to adom the trees of their favorite people. Whether scoping guys at the mall or doing the Whitey's cruise, we took time to take a closer look at the outside world. Above: Mrs. Deborah Campbell, chairman of the li- brary, helps Pam Decker, Brian Magnavite, and Chris Oderio check out books for their latest term papers. Right: Tom Holmer and Jenny Pickett leave the library confident ofall the knowledge they havejust gained. Inset: Many students took advantage of the library during their lunch hour to study for last minute ex- ams.

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I0 Opening loo SGI' Io EIC Pride shines through in all phases of school The roar of the crowd after our touchdovm was signaled good by the referee. The standing ovation for the best perfomrance ever seen on stage. The UA on that term paper on which we spent every waking hour. All these gave us that exhilaration of pride, and we had a lot to be proud of. From Homecoming to working on plays, we showed our pride by getting involved. Being a leader of an organi- zation gave me the chance to improve school activities. We tried to do what today's students wanted, said Wendy Holden, Girls Club president. A winning team was something to be proud of. Whether it was hitting a 'homer in the bottom of the ninth or aceing the deciding serve of the match, athletic success gave students self-es- teem. UA strong tradition and a super coaching staff are what made me proud to be involved in athletics, said Rob McCarthy, senior. In academics the pride showed through as time and energy given to school work would eventually pay off at the end of the quarter. 'll worked hard to do well but did not necessarily spend a lot of time doing homework or studying because I concentrated in class, said Keith Fiedler, senior. From activities to sports to academ- ics, there were many ways in which we could gain self-respect. We took a clos- er look at our achievements and real- ized the key to success was pride. Right: Tim Zackavec decides to run with ball during the Homecoming game. Above: Lisa Shipe, Pam Decker, and Debbie Gordon perform Onward at the Homecoming pregame. Inset: Playing in the stands during football games is only one of the requirements band members like Sheila Domiter, Sue Scalzetti, Phil Denys, and Chakir O'l'leal must fulfill.