Thornwood High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (South Holland, IL)

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,gqpnanq e S VARSITY RESULTS TW OAK LAWN ,..,.....,.... 99.450 OPP. HILLCREST . , . .... 94.600 97.400 OAK FOREST . . . .... 94.600 88.100 BLOOM TRAIL .... .... 9 9.930 89.400 REAVIS ..,.,..... ..,... 9 6.450 90.630 THORNTON ....... .... 1 01.700 87.550 TINLEY PARK .... .... 9 3.500 35.600 JOLIET WEST ......,..... 93.500 96.730 CARL SANDBURG ....... 93.500 95.260 HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR ...... 91,380 97.500 96.250 BLOOM ........,......... 106.200 81.600 THORNRIDGE . . . .... 105.725 107.775 W L T VARSITY ...... ,...... 9 3 0 FROSH-SOPH .... .,... 6 1 0 AQ'-L. in-.I Q., --U d ff .as '....... . A vial 5 Top Left: Gymnastics events are as mentally strenuous as they are physically. Concentra- tion is seen on the face of Lynn Taylor as she executes her routine on the uneven bars. VARSITY GYMNASTICS From R0w.' Coach Jack Bambrick, Kim Furuyama, Jeannine Morrissy, Mary Detmar, Sue Besich, Lisa Mansueto, Coach Susan Culp. Back Row: Nicky DiRito, Barb Katsaros, Co-Captain Sandy McDonald, Bobbi Sadowski, Jody Vo- lek, Co-Captain Julie VanderVort. Above: Hours of practice sessions are impor- tant to the success of a gymnast. Nicky DiR- ito strives for perfection in the completion of her floor exercise. GIRLS' GYMNASTICS 131

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ractice pays off for girls, gymnastics team Flip-flops, walkovers, and round- off backs were just a few of the skills that the members of the girls' gym- nastics team strived to perfect. The gymnasts practiced six days a week for several long and strenuous hours, and with the help of Coach Susan Culp and Assistant Coach J ack Bambrick, they had a year with new strength and energy. The varsi- ty's season of nine wins and three losses, and the frosh-soph's record of six wins and one loss were evidence of their new spirit. At districts, the varsity team won first place and Barb Katsaros, most valuable freshman, took first for her performance on the balance beam and the uneven bars. The girls also received second place at the SICA North conference meet. At the sea- son's end, Nicky DiRito and Donna Gonzales were presented with the Most Valuable Player awards by fel- low teammates. Above: Senior Mary Detmar displays her grace and enthusiasm as her floor exercise begins. FROSH-SOPH GYMNASTICS Front Row: Coach Jack Bambrick, Lynn Tomlonson, Ter- ry Bogovich, Karen VanderLee, Nicky Fie- gel, Denise DeSalle, Gina Spadoni, Coach Su- san Culp. Back Row: Lynn Taylor, Leanne Matczak, Marijayne Rogers, Carrie Knol, Kathy Raske, Donna Gonzales. Right: Barb Katsaros leaps to the vault in the final event of the meet. Far Right: Anticipating her performance, Jeannine Morrissy finds comfort in her teddy bear. 130 GIRLS' GYMNASTICS AN

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arsity softball takes second in conference The Girl's Softball team began their 1981 practice early this year. Running, throwing, batting, and catching, the girls worked hard everyday to shape themselves up for the new year. I think it was a great year! declared Marge Atele- vich. Contributing to the season were Kathy Gatelis, Tami Johansen, and Marge Atelevich who were all named to the All-Conference team. All-Conference honorable mention was given to Cindy Hill. Frosh-soph coach, Mr. Gary Les- ter explained, This was the best season in the history of Thornwood. They placed first in Conference with an overall record of 23-3. Thorn- wood's Varsity softball team placed second in S.I.C.A. Conference and advanced to regionals, with a record of 15-15. Varsity coach Mr. Gary La- gesse exclaimed This was a good year and we had fun. Above: Frosh-soph player Chris Kesl contem- plates her chances of turning her triple into a homerun. VARSITY SOFTBALL Front RoW.' Carolyn Holland, Lyn Novelli, Kathy Gatelis, Sue DeWolf, Gina Lungaro. Second Row: Man- ager Sue Szymanski, Annette Dawson, Judy Nendez, Liz Wise, Cindy Hill. Back Row: Coach Gary Lagesse, Renee Kozak, Tammi Johansen, Marge Atelevich, Cathy Wiltjer, Ellen Newton. Right: Marge Atelevich catches the ball just in time to prevent her opponent from scoring. 132 GIRLS' SOFTBALL in ,, ,, ' 4 -Y N up , V ,A yum