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

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Trekkies discuss sci-fi ideas R2D2, space warp, and Trekkie were words often bantered about during a gathering of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society, spon- sored by Engish teacher, Mrs. Shar- on Snyder. The main objective of the club was sharing ideas about science fiction and fantasy through discussions, films and books and playing games that stimulated the imaginations of its members. Commanded by officers Rich Fos- ter, Grant Miller and Julia Martin, the club took excursions to such sci- fi movies as Altered States, Excali- bur, Flash Gordon, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Incredible Shrinking Woman. When not at- tending film showings members as- sembled for an interesting game of Dungeons and Dragons. To fund activities members sold candy and refreshments at the bas- ketball game and used the profits to subscribe to sci-fi magazines. When asked what she liked most about the club, Mrs. Snyder stated, I like the feeling that people with an interest similar to mine have a chance to meet, talk, go places together and exchange ideas. gf' SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY Front Row: Laura Gannot, Communications Officer Grant Miller. Second RoW.' Dan Glowacki, Sponsor Mrs. Sharon Snyder, Dave Teerlink, Jeff Krause. Back Row: First Officer Julia Martin, Captain Rich Foster, Don Marzke, Ray Winninger. Top Right: Learning about new advances in Sci-Fi films, Captain Rich Foster helps Grant Miller evaluate the technical devices used in Star Trek. Above Right: Viewing new films was a large part of the club's activities. Laura Gannott takes a moment to read up on the special ef- fects used in the movie Superman II. Right: Don Marzke hides his embarrassment as Mrs. Snyder and Laura Gannott choose him as the model for the new Science Fiction t-shirt. 52 SCIENCE FICTION CLUB A-'- .1 Til Q ,I

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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

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Mi?-97 W-f7J'!l -f'gXf'-- lim ' ix 'ax 'm X -My 4 9 'kg Together club builds success The Together Club is a sociable organization which has developed a focus toward the concerns and inter- ests of minorities, explained spon- sor Mrs. Marilyn Ragland. Together Club members partici- pated in many activities during the year. Marching in the Homecoming parade, making a banner for spirit week, and putting up decorations for Christmas were only a few of their enthusiastic endeavors. ln order to raise money the club held a gym jam in October and ran the concession stand for a basketball game. In spite of a few set backs, such as cancelled activities, the club felt they achieved a successful year. Together the members planned new activities and as one member stated, found a group of new friends. i l-if amiga-NERQ X A X..11 .... or ' - 'tjysfah A , ir Above: Together Club members enthusiasti- cally march to show their school spirit. TOGETHER CLUB Front Row: Diana Jones. Charnett Walker. Second Row: Sponsor Mrs. Ragland, President Bronwyn Greene, Edithe Santiano. Back Row:Sonya Brunt, Avis John- son, Adrienne Griffin. Far Left: Sonya Cotton, Vanessa Edwards, and President Bronwyn Greene decide on the monthly activities with sponsor Mrs. Rag- land. Left: The Spirit Week banner made by the Together Club displays the football players' names to show support for each and every team member. TOGETHER CLUB