Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Spirit unites students, dissolves differences We are TR! All who chanted this phrase knew what spirit was about. Spirit was the successful key that held the student body together. School spirit unified the student body, said Mr. Richard Keller, assistant principal. lt brought students to- gether to a common iden- tity. lt dissolved differ- ences among students, and for that reason it was very important. School days were full of spirit. Whether it was stu- dents wearing school jack- ets or selling buttons, spir- it was evident in many ways. Wool school jackets for boys were S92 and for girls were S86. The spring nylon jacket cost S54 and included one's name. Each year the class offi- cers collected money from their classmates. One nickel bought a link for the spirit chain, and the junior class with 5208.55 and the longest chain won the spirit contest. During Homecoming week the class officers just- went around collecting change from all our classmates. Those who contributed made the spirit chain a success, said Twiana Wil- liams, junior class vice president. The seniors col- lected Sl66, the sopho- mores S7l, and the fresh- men, S46.l5. Students joined groups and organizations to sup- port school spirit. Cheer- leaders, Lassies, Pom Pons, and Pep Club all spent hours of drilling to promote spirit. With their help spirit continued to grow. Pep assemblies were scheduled to promote spirit. Pep assemblies were the most spirited events of the school year. I felt pep assemblies gave students enthusiam and gave teams encourage- ment, said Kim Akerman, cheerleader. Spirit was a team effort where everyone could be a winner. Left: Dressing as Wing Ding for most of the year was Jarrard Davis. Above: Joe Roque was one of many who painted his face blue and gray. Spirit 25

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