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

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arinas splash through year Spending hours and hours in the water may seem ridiculous to any- one who doesn't swim or isn't en- dowed with gills, but for members of the Thornwood Marinas the pool is their home away from home during many months of the school year. Girls interested in synchro spent time after school planning a theme, getting in shape, developing rou- tines, and designing scenery all un- der the supervision of Mrs. Tammie Scott. The dedication proved worth- while as the Marinas presented their ninth annual Synchronized Swim Show Splash Through the Sea- sons, a look at the various times of the year through music, costumes and natagraphy. The program was narrated by Steve Falat and was presented to audiences on May 14, 15, and 16 at 8:00 p.m. Outstanding performances included a duet by Joanne Small and Kelli Callahan and the traditional solo by President Amy Heyboer. The highlight of the production found thirty-five girls performing the grand finale to the song Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da while ad- miring fans tossed pennies in the water as a symbol of appreciation. Above: Fluttering her arms to keep her leg out of the water Judy McCormack concen- trates on maintaining good form. Top Left: Performing with angular grace, Joanne Small executes a smooth transition from under water. Above Left: Precision is a necessity in syn- chronized swimming, Emerging to the sur- face at the same time, Judy McCormack, Joanne Small, Donna Fayta, and Amy Hey- boer perform a flawless routine. MARINAS Front Row: Laura Duffy, Joanne Small, President Amy Heyboer, Beth Chilla, Michelle Pallotto, Rosalia Damiani, Cheri Go- lem. Second Row: Lisa Good, Judy McCor- mack, Lisa Duffy, Nina Hurson, Donna Fayta, Sheila Sipkema, Kim Legno, Eileen Lesniak. Third Row.' Kim Grabski, Teri Gibson, Kathy Bartak, Carole Banke, Tessie Madden, Debbie Bocknick, Mary Burns, Dina Zambon, Kim Pedersoli. Fourth Row: Natalie Stazzone, Debbie Golem, Cindy Willis, Dawn VanLyn- don, Andy Pientka, Gayla Hurson, Renee Bedzyk, Kelli Callahan, Cindy Janssen, Spon- sor Mrs. Scott, Wyntr Cepielik, Back Row: Chuck Billstrand, Greg Freebeck, Rob Cepie- lik, Steve Falat. MARINAS 83

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and strikes up a new tune To many people, 3f4, 6!8, and 1X4 are just ordinary fractions, but to members of the Thornwood Band, they represent the tempo to music. Understanding what these symbols meant was just a minor part of the various musical talents band mem- bers possessed. Under director Paul J ankowski, band members practiced long hours every week before a per- formance. These hours of musical rehearsals proved an essential part of the band's drive for perfection. This drive was a major part of the band's success at the solo contest. The band received more first place awards that any of the preceeding years. Leading the band in the solo contest was President Russ Stamets, who merited five first place awards. One of the many changes in band u I haf! Above: Thad Harrell, jazz band drummer, takes a breather from practice for a little light playing. Top Right: Striving for perfection, flutist Caren Sloan practices long hours. Above Right: VARSITY II BAND Front Row: Harold Hast, Vanessa Edwards, Karen Hannsen, Dawn Mathews, Kris Fritzsche, Cheryl Rulkic, Virgie Bullie. Second Row: Ron Parks, Lisa Wegner, Gayla Hurson, Kim Peight, Vince McMurray, Lisa McKay, Erika Czemyrs. Back Row: Sharon Moore, Bill Karh, Carla Fosdick, Todd Kuchcik, Anthony Gordon, Tim Jensen, Joe Dutka. Not Pic- tured: Chris Hyzy. Right: Proudly displaying the school letters, band members march down South Park, 84 BAND occurred with the marching band. For the first time in Thornwood's history a female was chosen as drum majorette. Senior Sue Erickson led the band during football games and at the Homecoming parade, per- forming the job usually tackled by a male band member. Another band member given a special honor was Sophomore Greg Bella, who was named to the Aller- ton Wind Symposium for two con- secutive years. Russ Stamets and Laura Madden were also added to the list of names in the Symposium. Special honors were also bestowed upon alumnus, Mark Larson, a for- mer drum major who was chosen to play for President Reagan's inaugu- ration ceremonies. GMX arf 3, X ' M U M 1 3 8 . Wad 1' Q . av , ..- 'gy , 'iw I als ,. Y V, l , i , 'L-11