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

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Jamie Perez Chris Perz Marty Pet Linda Pet! Louise Pfuhl Llnda Phalen Patty Plech Darlene Pleczykowskl Rich Pieczynski Scott Pierce Desmond Plaxlco Greg Pleszkun Chris Podohailo Danny Pope Steve Postacchlni Lori Poslma Barry Prlce Annette Prince Doreen Pruzln Frank Pugllse Jlm Pusaterl i P h l J m us a a Corinne Putman Ellis Putman Mollyanna Quezarla Klm Qulroz Jan Radavlch Pat Radzlnskl Chrissy Rage Irving Ramey Marcus Range Dave Raquel Darlene Rashldah Kathy Raske Irma Ratllff Bob Rauch Art Ravaschletto Lori Ravetto 274 FRESHMEN .- ,snn ,i ,,., n . if Rr Lt, 'fa .. , - if .5 K. i t 55 uf-v X im iw Q ,K f v i Physical fitness reaches its peak Physical fitness should be one of the most important things to a person, Mike Goich, a regular starter on the freshman football team, stated positively. Without it, a person isn't always free to do what he wantsg he is very restricted. Being physically fit seems to be the big trend of the eighties. Practically every- where you look there's an ad for keeping in shape. Between Nautilus, raquetball clubs, and Chicago Health Clubs, there's something for everyone! declared cheerleader Michelle VanKanegan. Along with the health trends, there is also a great emphasis on running. Nei- ther sleet nor snow can stop the many joggers that line the streets during all seasons of the year. Most students inter- ested in running found it a great relax- ation as well as a physical stimulant. As one person stated, With running I can just let myself go free and enjoy life, na- ture, and myself. Thornwood also contributes to physical fitness by providing many outstanding athletic teams. Each team has specialized and vigorous workouts suited to their own sport. Volleyball team member, Edy Ferguson, stated, Although practices were really tough, and everyone usually hated them, we knew that to be good we had to be fit and ready. And after our wins, we knew it was worth it. Above: Physical fitness is at its all time peak. People are now concerned with looking 'ffit and trim. Gym classes are a vital part of the 'ifitness fad, providing a daily exercise routine in the life of a high school student. A 'M . W :MW ,,,-,., Z A ' 'lift 4 - ' fy ' , . i il i QA i I i . 54' - if -Q. . 2- Nl ' Y A i Wk. 1 L Z ... ., 45- - ig ,Q 'P' f' , .V 1 ..-t g - -fig .1 A ' A

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