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

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rom committee reduces costs During the month of October, ap- plications for the twenty positions of Prom Committee ciruculated throughout Thornwood. With over 120 applications received, sponsor Mrs. Jean Kenar assumed the task of a detailed selection with a teacher review committee. After grueling weeks of tallying and questioning, Mrs. Kenar selected the twenty members who volunteered for the job of planning Thornwood's 1981 Prom. Chairperson Kim Alcock led the committee through the decision- making process. The greatest alter- 5 : X 22? --.N 4. Top Right: Adelynn Salato and Cindy Wolny place a poster in a strategic area for display. Above: Kim Alcock admires past decorating ideas, in hopes of enhancing the 1981 Prom. Above Right: PROM COMMITTEE Front Row: Chris Cueller, Ivy Devanis, Kathy Ful- ton, Teri Emerick, Patti Drabick, Sandy Com- pagnoni. Second Row: Avis Johnson, Marissa Ruben Rucoba, Kim Fornero. Back RoW.'Ken Sosnowski, Adelynn Salato, Shirley Fain, Mike Torres, Chairperson Kim Alcock, Spon- sor Mrs. Kenar. Not Pictured: Mary Jane Dwyer, Lila Jarrett, Elena Katsaros, Kim Mackey, Shole Milos, Landa Wilson. Right: Teri Emerick, Marissa Alberico, and Patti Drabick search through several prom notions books for ideas on favor and bids. 50 PROM COMMITTEE ation the committee made was the variation in the menu. The selection of hors d'oeuvres instead of a com- plete meal lowered the cost of Fri- day night prom tickets from S50 to 325. Traditionally, Thornwood's Prom is celebrated in a restaurant or at a banquet hall, but this year's commit- tee members decided upon an even- ing at the Palos Hills Country Club, with entertainment by Lord Ashley. Choosing brandy snifters and de- signing fourfold bids completed the tasks for the members of the com- mittee.

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students plan graduation Hey, Bob! We've only got twenty more school days until our last day of school! Although these senti- ments filled the minds and hearts of the anticipating graduates, the members of the graduation commit- tee worked to combat the lack of time needed to organize the com- mencement ceremonies for the graduating class of 1981. Under the direction of Committee sponsor Dr. Sheila O'Brien, the 25 juniors and seniors divided themselves into sub- committees to complete the task of devising the program more swiftly. The twelve members of the gradu- ation review committee decided upon the musical compositions and the motto for the ceremony. The fac- ulty guide committee consisted of eight students who selected two fac- ulty guide members. Thcsc guides were chosen by the students in hon- or of their service and responsive- ness to the students of not only the class of '81, but also the entire school. The four members of the minister committee called several ministers in the area from different faiths. The members then chose one minister for the invocation and an- other for the benediction. The final five members of the graduation committee worked with Dr. O'Brien and Mr. Ron Bennett to select two seniors to represent their class as graduation speakers. The whole committee survived during the month of May, fighting time and working diligently to cre- ate the closing memories of Thorn- wood for the class of 1981. A ka-A5 O84 Top Left: Graduation Committee meetings were often relaxed and informal. Ken Sos- nowski finds a comfortable seat on Dr. O'Brien's lap as he explains to her his ideas for the graduation ceremony. Center: GRADUATION COMMITTEE Front Row: Reena Turner, Adrienne Mosley, Teri Emerick, Becky Shartzer, Andrea Freeman, Glynette Fosdick, Ken Sosowski, Sponsor Dr. O'Brien, Michelle Watson, Keith Waddell, Barbara Moore, Anne Mayer, Carla Zinnen, Bonnie Barry. Back Row: Linda Mason, Au- drey Page, Mariza Santiano, Ruben Rucoba, Diane Rietveld, Avis Johnson, Lila Jarrett, Mary Jane Dwyer, Trish Hedges, Kathy Pe- ter. Not Pictured: Marissa Alberico, Adrienne Griffen. Left: Teri Emerick and Keith Waddell ex- change humerous ideas, adding a little spice to the graduation ceremonies. GRADUATION COMMITTEE 51