Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Hobbies provide group fu There was still a place for hobbies at Thomridge, as the Ski Club and PST con- tinued to attract student in- terest. Ski enthusiasts gathered in a special homeroom in D-205. Although no school- sponsored trips were orga- nized, students could plan trips of their ovim or just dis- cuss their favorite pastime. Downhill skiing to me was not just a sport. lt was a way of life. lt was a way of looking at that mogul-filled monster and saying 'Hey dude, let's party! ' said Tim Shellberg, senior. While Ski Club members were talking about swoosh- ing down the slopes, PST Il members were discussing F-stops and shutter speeds. Sponsored by Mr. Carl Lohmar, the Photographic Society of Thomridge met every Tuesday after school. They leamed the basic prin- ciples of taking pictures and developing film, as well as different lighting tech- niques. The ,students put what they leamed to work by taking some of the pic- tures of faculty posted on the faculty bulletin board. lt was fun getting togeth- er with people who share your interests and being able to share knowledge and ideas, stated Tim Sander, president of PST. Right: Ski Club: Front Row: Tracy Willis, Andrew Houston, Marcia Runge, Betty Threatt lpres.7: Row 2: Erica Larsson, Traci Marnul, Mi- chelle Palicki, Gigi Randulich: Row 5: Tony Vinciguerra, Chris Urban, Paul Cisneros ltreas.i, Chellie Ferczokf Back Row: Mike Plaut, Ka- tie Lydon, Tim Shellberg, Tad Mos- sell, Julie Carlson 92 sm ClubfPST Above: PST: Front Row: Janet Har- ding, Tim Sander lpres.J, Cinzia Mauro: Back Row: Kelly Kellogg ltreas.l, Brad Kochel, Lillian Jack- son lv.pres.7, Julie Bottomlee lsec.J Top Righti Pam Decker and Julie Nelson contemplate another run at the slopes. E ss I M sf Q 15 E S at wg W ji ri its

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HM Left: German Club: Front Row: Kelly Rapka, Stacy Collins, Michael Erwin, Lisa liestner: Row 2: Tim O' Marrah, Renate Wilcox, Vennie Ple- mecek lsec.l, Corey Blank, Mi- chael Herrick: Row 5: Anamarie Linde, Tony Kestner itreas.l, Rick Mercier tpresl, Julie Carlson: Back Row: Ken Heritage, Tony Denys, Henry Treftz tsgt.-at-armsl, Chris Pawlowski, Matt Splant Below: Arranging a wreath for Christmas sales is Anne Ziol- kowski. Academics merge with activities At 2:58 p.m. the ring of the bell meant home free to some, but to others it meant the start of the work in being involved in a de- partment club, one tied di- rectly to a specific aca- demic area. Jr. IAD, comprised of stu- dents from the SMA hearing impaired program, washed cars in the spring to help pay for a camping trip held at the end of the year. Students delivering floral arrangements were prob- ably members of the Horti- culture Club in the Science Department. At Thanksgiv- ing time centerpieces were sold, at Christmas wreaths were offered, and for Valen- tine's Day roses and carna- tions. The club had more success this year because we had more members, better attendance, and more projects, said Stacy Woodson, vice president. The language clubs were active. Gennan Club contin- ued to place in the Home- coming parade by winning 5rd in float competition. The annual Gummi Bear sale was held to raise mon- ey. With Mrs. Hodson leav- ing, there was a big change in the way things were run, but as Mrs. Leonhardt Knew sponsorl got more ac- quainted with us, things progressed nicely, said Ken Heritage, sophomore. Spanish Club attended a Mexican ballet at the Opera House and went on the an- nual trip to Great America. The French Club was not only for those who could speak French, but for oth- ers who wanted to learn about French culture. First place was once again taken for the Homecoming ban- ner contest. Some students attended a weekend camp- ing trip where French was spoken the entire weekend. Department clubs pro- vided students with social pursuit of an academic in- terest. Department Clubs

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Lett: Operation Snowball: Front Row: Heather Bricks, Leticia Cas- tellanos, Latreagg Doyle, Fanetta Bates, Evelyn Littleton: Row 2: Miss Dorelle Ackemian tspon.J, Shonda Davis, Ramona Hunter- Wells iv. pres.l, Jennifer Sehlke: Row 3: Teresa Marroquin, Thomas Botta, Steve Farrell, Tanya Krawiec fpres.J, Tracy Jones: Row 4: Mrs. Johanna Crull, Valarie Johnson, Marcia Frederick, Connie Winter, Chris Minto, Rob Winter fsec.l: Back Row: Corey Blank, Debra Hemandez, Valencia Adams, Sha- velle Bell itreas.J, Constance Ben- ton Bottom: Tanya Krawiec, presi- dent,'confers with Miss Dorelle Ackerman, sponsor, on upcoming events. Group builds self-confidence Those who were facing trying situations, needed a shoulder to cry on, or felt like talking to someone at- tended a meeting of Opera- tion Snowball. ln Operation Snowball students helped other stu- dents -to build self-confi- dence in their ability to make the right choices, said Miss Dorelle Acker- man, sponsor. On Thursday of each week students met to dis- cuss personal situations and the many events of the retreat in March. To finance the retreat, M6:M's were sold. Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort was the site of the retreat. The students participated in large and small group ses- sions and workshops on such subjects as suicide and self-esteem. A talent night offered students an opportunity to perform, and sports activities were avail- able. Student participation in the club was on the rise as new members came to each meeting. I joined Snowball because l needed support to overcome a problem. l wanted to help myself and others, said Stanley Lewis, junior. Not only did Operation Snowball deal with the stu- dents but with others out- side of school. The group decorated pumpkins and took treats to the tenants of the Bumham Terrace, a nursing home. It made me feel good inside to make other people become hap- py, said Rob Winter, secre- tary. Operation Snowball brought students and teachers together through its many activities to build self-esteem and to create a better atmosphere. Operation Snowball 95