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

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X Science classes create a better un- derstanding of the world around us. The science courses offered knowl- edge through study, research, and experimentation on a daily basis. Thornwood's Science department, headed by Mr. Ron Partyka, pre- sented a wide new variety of classes and welcomed Mr. Tom Hanrahan and Ms. Kristi Ohley to teach phys- ical science, horticulture, and bot- any for the growing department. As part of the science curriculum, Di- versified Occupations offered work- study programs from floral design to dental assistance. To give students a further under- standing of science from outside the walls of Thornwood, the department planned numerous field trips. In- cluded in the many were a visit to the University of Chicago and also to a floral warehouse where stu- dents not only enjoyed the beautiful arrangements, but also learned how to make them. As the interest in the science de- partment increases, so does the need for people going into the various fields of science. Thornwood is pre- paring students for these fields through the many courses offered. Above: Ann Kaminski measures the forehead of a human skull to find out the cranial struc- ture. Above Right: Comparing the density of two liquids, Keith Stewart discovers which one evaporates faster. Right: Making her Christmas wreath, Linda Rogers cuts a pine cone to the correct size. 176 SCIENCE :inf p U!!! Iii S ,g pg ' J as- I g f' s S fb S1 me if ll 5Il1Ilf!l'i E. -ffl fi . K SXSIWSWUQI 1 . ' -alumni .. -Qnnnul. ., 'Nlvllgll-+-Q-us vii-WCUF9' ff ., . span- Q l'9 'H-, 'K

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As a welcomed relaxation during a long day, each student encounters activities such as volleyball, basket- ball, soccer, track, weight lifting, or dancing in daily physical education. P.E. provides not only a break from the normal classroom routine, but also improves the physical fit- ness of students. In addition to the regular gym class activities, a few new classes were added: Adapted P.E. for students who are not able to participate in active sportsg and aer- obic and jazzercise dance. Other new additions to this year's program in- cluded the teaching skills of Mrs. Lydia Coatar and Mr. Michael Me- cozzi. Sophomores find Drivers' Educa- tion to be an exciting portion of the P.E. program. This experience pro- vides new opportunities involving classroom, simulation and behind the wheel training to supply basic techniques. Department chairman, Mr. Rich- ard Tesar, commented that this year brought with it full use of the south fieldhouse and new track, a much needed expansion of P.E. facilities. Above: Practicing her lay-up, Mariza San- tiano watches the ball glide toward the net. Above Left: Debbie Bojanowski observes as Gina Lungaro proves her ability at the ping pong table. Left: Pat Hoskins, Manuel Barragan, and Jay Conley join their class in attempting the com- plex steps in traditional folk dances. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 175

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Science creates an understanding for Students 'Nt nlllhi Above: Leo Mancha looks over a tray of many different rock specimens. Top: Physical science class works on an ex- periment with Bunsen burners, Far Left: Investigating boiling points of var- ious liquids, Rich Foster and Mark McNally heat up one sample. Left: Mike Kiel and Jack Gibertini experi- ment to discover how much water a glass bot- tle displaces. SCIENCE 177