Thornton Community College - Caldron Yearbook (Harvey, IL)

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GYM JAMS OPEN HOUSE One of the most popular events held each year for both the men and women of the college, the Gym Jams sponsored by the WAA and the Letter- men’s Club continued to attract much attention in January and again in April. Activities at each Gym Jam were plentiful and varied. For those whose athletic taste ran to the more rigorous type sport, basketball and volleyball games were held. The gym Stage served as bad- minton courts. Shuffleboard and table tennis were two activities enjoyed by students and faculty alike on the mezzanine. Two Swimming sessions were held in the new pool, where swimmers played water polo, dived, or just dangled their toes in the water. Then too, some people preferred to sit back, relax, and talk over the problems of school and the world in general.

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ASSEMBLIES The past year was highlighted by many assemblies with guest speak- ers from all walks of life. Among guests was Captain Jack Harrison, a noted criminologist, who lectured and gave a live demonstra- tion on the lie detector, showing its operations. Quite different from the criminology assembly was a film on Puerto Rico. Robert Davis, who filmed and narrated the movie, whisked us on a magic carpet through Puerto Rico. After seeing the movie, we all felt as though we had visited the country personally. The January orientation assembly featured one of our own faculty as guest speaker, Mr. Godwin. His talk and demonstration showed us the importance of atoms. Joe Callaway, famous Broadway star, appeared be- fore us in February. In addition to reciting Lincoln’s “Farewell Address to Springfield,” he delivered excerpts from “Bus Stop’ and “No Time for Sergeants.” Mike Wright proved to be a worried but cooperative subject for a lie detector dem- onstration by Captain Jack Harrison. Mr. Robert Davis, cinematographer and traveler, presented a color motion picture on Puerto Rico at the January assembly. Students filled the auditorium to hear Dr. A. M. Maahs, noted sociologist and world traveler, present a lecture and film program entitled “India Today.”

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On Valentine’s Day, the coeds took their favorite fellows out for an evening of fun and feasting. Those seated at the speaker's table eagerly waited for the meal and entertain- ment to begin. maces ae % C4 Ve en sal After enjoying a delicious meal at the annual Co-ed Club Christmas Dinner, each coed received a gilt from Santa Claus. ACTIVITIES FOR WOMEN “All for one and one for all’’ was the basic thought upon which the Co-ed Club was founded 30 years ago. This thought was responsible for the friendly atmosphere and the warm feelings each coed had for her women classmates. At the Little Sister Supper, the club’s first social event of the year, the sophomore members entertained the in- coming members. After a delicious meal prepared by the old members, the new members were installed during an impressive candlelight ceremony. October brought the Halloween Tea. Faculty mem- bers were the guests of honor, and with the help of the colorful decorations, everyone got into the spirit of the holiday. Members of Kappa sorority held the Halloween Tea. Melanie Gurzynski, serving; Beth Pearson, Marion Wognum, Kay Rozek; Marcia Johnston, serving. Co ee ee