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

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In the past, Thornwood's Music department has found itself swamped with a variety of awards and different honors. The depart- ment was ranked overall in the top ten of the state. The reason for the bands and choirs continued suc- cess, remarked Mrs. Nancy Jacobs, choir director, was the strong sup- port and encouragement they re- ceived from fellow classmates and in general their own will to become the best performers they could be. Much of the money the Music de- partment used to support their bands and different choirs was raised by band doughnut sales and donations received from perfor- mances by the Treble Tones and Madrigals. The Music department supplied entertainment for assemblies, sports events and community and school concerts throughout the years and boasted their spring concert, Dream Schemes, held at Thornton High School's auditorium on May 29 as one of the memorable highlights of the year. .4 Above: Mr. Paul Jankowski, band director, breaks the monotony of class by pretending not to understand the most basic sheet music which any of his students could have read. Above Right: Reginald Haymon and James Shanklin try harmonizing their voices to per- fection while practicing for the upcoming Spring Concert, Dream Schemes. Right: Members of the Girls' Choir discuss plans and song choices for their Christmas assembly. 172 MUSIC ra., I m.,,,5,a nf,

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Math dept students test computation skills Thornwood's Math department, headed by Mr. Alan Holverson, of- fers everything mathematical from the basic computation skills of gen- eral math to the advanced applica- tions of calculus. This year, two new faces were welcomed to the staff, Mrs. Celeste Swetlik and Mr. David Appenbrink. With their added help, the department aimed to increase logic skills and to create a better un- derstanding of the use of numbers and symbols. For those students needing help on an individual basis, the math lab operated with volunteering teachers and advanced students. Talented students tested their computation skills in team competi- tion. A group of twenty students competed in regional competition at the IHSA Math Contest held at the University of Chicago. A senior team comprised of Roy Kemp, Tim O'Brien, and Cheryl Pacini tested their knowledge in the math contest held at Purdue University. ,,A g A ppA : , . Above: JoAnn Bagnara removes her glasses to relieve her eyes from the close work of a long and difficult assignment. Above Left: Working out problems on the board can be a big help to students in math class. Tim O'Brien discusses the applications used to solve a given statement. Left: Many students use the math lab as a place to seek help with their courses. Ken Sosnowski aids Richard Ciadella with an alge- braic expression. MATH 171

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alent finds home 111 music department ,I g ,' f 1 I ,Z J f Above: Kirke Boone takes a break from a long winded session with his saxophone. Top Right: Crystal Suzak and Lauren Clair express their musical talents by singing the theme from Ice Castles. Above Left: Sharing their sheet music, Mar- cia Kisiel and Karen Milcarek add a friendly atmosphere to class. Left: Mrs. Nancy Jacobs, choir director, con- centrates on developing a smooth tempo for the choir arrangement. MUSIC 173