Thornton Community College - Caldron Yearbook (Harvey, IL)

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Mr. John Goddard gave a talk on his journey from the ‘Andes to the Amazon” 16 Convocations Did you ever go on a guided tour of South America or visit Vietnam? These were only two of the subjects brought forth to the students at convocations during the past year. To promote culture among the students was the main aim of the committee who sponsored the programs. The Convocation Committee, headed by Miss Florence Wonderlich, sponsored five convocations this past year. These programs ranged from a pictorial tour of the land and inhabitants of South America to a journey into the folklore of America. John Goddard visited and shared with the students of TJC, his ad- ventures while traveling from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon River. He showed films of his journey and provided an interesting program for the students. The second convocation was centered around Viet Nam. Tran Van Dinh, a native of that war-torn country, gave the students a bird’s eye view of life in Viet Nam. Several times during his talk he men- tioned that he believed that the war would be over within six months. After his talk many of the students spoke to him personally asking questions that baffled them. Holly, the smell of pine, and the voices of the Concert Choir singing Christmas C arols set the mood for the Christmas Convocation. Be- sides the songs sung by the choir, there was a sing-along including the students in the audience. By-gone days were once again brought down from the shelf as the Beers family performed at Thornton Junior College for the March 8 convocation. They sang folk songs that were popular generations ago and displayed their talents on the psaltery. Miss Wonderlich, said she thought this was one of the finest convocations we have ever had. A husband and wife acting team, Richard Dye-Carradine and Jaclyn Lord, was the last convocation held at Thornton Junior College this past year. The Carradines performed a ‘Theater of Great Charac- ters’ which included many excerpts from their acting scenes. Students spoke to Tran Van Dinh, who answered questions for them concerning Viet Nam.

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Books, Books Everywhere “The Thornton Junior College library is in much better shape than any other junior col- lege library in the state.’ So said Mr. Albert Martin, Associate Secretary of the Illinois Junior College Board, to Miss Mary Alice Smith, head librarian. The words which best seem to describe our library are ‘constantly expanding.” The librarians were given a needed enlargement of their office by com- bining the former Faculty Lounge and the li- brary office. New books are added daily and the library has become strong in many areas, such as history, education, political science, art and English. Under the supervision of Miss Mary Alice Smith, the Thornton Junior College library is the focal point in many a student's life. In addition to being open from 7:45 A.M. to 9 P.M. daily, starting this past year the library has been opened on Saturdays from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. The staff, consisting of Miss Mary Alice Smith, Miss Dorothy Wells, and Mrs. Gertrude Ring, along with the student librari- ans are always present to help answer ques- tions and to aid students in research work. “We are trying to give good service in spite of the crowded conditions,” replied Miss Smith. Our Librarians (Left To Right) Mrs. Gertude Ring, secretary; Miss Mary Alice Smith, head librarian; and Miss Dorothy Wells, librarian. 15

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Evelyn, Bob and Martha Beers perform their suggestive folksongs. Posing in their Shakespearean costumes, are the Carradines. 17