Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 THORNRIDGE

bAGPIPE MAY 2016 mR. dunn forever in our hearts

to help our young people enjoy Never Forgotten: some of those same successes. Mr. Otis Dunn He will be dearly missed. By Kashleigh Redd He was a fantastic gentleman, friend, colleague, and Thorn- In March of 2016, Thorn- ridge High School is definitely ridge High School suffered all the worse for wear because a great loss. One of our long of his untimely passing. May standing staff members sud- he Rest in Peace.” denly passed away. Mr. Otis Dunn, had been a staff mem- Mr. Wafford- “What I miss ber since 2000. His last posi- about Mr. Dunn is being able tion was that of the Truancy to just sit there and talk family, Officer. The staff who knew occasionally sports but mainly him best had this to say when family.” asked, “What is your most cherished memory of Mr. Ms. Ousley- “I liked that Mr. Dunn?”: Dunn is very personable and down to earth. Makes you Mr. Broom - “I am the truan- feel comfortable talking to cy officer that has the task of taking over for Mr. Dunn after him. He would relate differ- his untimely passing. I knew ent things to real life stories. Mr. Dunn for probably, almost He was just very personable. twenty years. We worked to- I will miss his stories and gether over at Thornton. What talking to him about every- I remember most about him was his uplifting spirit and he thing. He would just sit down was always a positive person; and talk to you.” positive with all the students, staff. And he is going to be Ms. T- “I liked his sarcasm greatly missed. It’s a big job and sincerity at the same and I know I got big shoes to fill, but it’s going to leave a big time. So that definitely will hole in the Thornridge heart be missed in the building. He for a little while, but I know was a nice man overall. When Mr. Dunn, he is always going I found out he passed, I felt to be around; We feel his pres- sad for his family, I thought ence around us every day. He is definitely going to be missed about his daughters and wife. and never forgotten.” He will be missed and those are shoes that will never be Mr. Morgan- “I just wanted filled in the building.” to say that Mr. Otis Dunn, I had the opportunity to work but to us as staff. He was just with for many years. The last Mrs. Williams- “Mr. Dunn a great person. I saw him the nine of which were as dean of was very instrumental for Monday before to take the INSIDE THE BAGPIPE: students in conjunction with both my position as a teach- his job as an attendance offi- attendance down for PARCC er and as Student Activities exams, so of course we talked cer and a district officer. Mr. Director. We actually had a Dunn was a fantastic gentle- for a second. To just see him men, tremendously profes- personal relationship as well. one minute and then the next INTROSPECTION 2 sional. Always willing to do He has three daughters, and minute he was gone; it just his job the right way, but nev- so do I. So a lot of our talks er so much so that he could made me appreciate life a lot HEALTHY LIVING 3 had to do with our daughters more because it is not prom- not stop to help young people. and his daughters are older I observed Mr. Dunn on many ised to anybody. I have been ENTERTAINMENT 4 occasions helping young peo- and my daughters are grow- doing a lot of soul searching ple get through their situa- ing, so we had a lot of heart to and thinking, just living life tions, overcome their negative heart talks in reference to our POLITICS & MORE 5 circumstances and trying to to the fullest for myself. I girls. But when it came time would encourage all students become a much better person to our position, he was fair. SENIOR SURVEY 6 - 7 because of it. Mr. Dunn was to do the same because we tremendous at helping young A lot of the students that had don’t know when the lord 10 - 15 people. He realized where he activities, when they would is going to take us. I’m glad was and where he came from, have detention, he would the type of background he that he lived a long life. I’m PROM 8 work with them, he would glad that he impacted a lot of enjoyed growing up in, the negotiate with them. He was a successes that he had, and he people because his time here SPORTS 16 worked to the very end mentor, not only to students on earth was precious.” Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4

2 INTROSPECTION

THORNRIDGE BAGPIPE What is it, to be a

Staff hero?

Germal Brown Aaron C. Cole By Fernando Hernandez Fernando Hernandez Litzy Melchor Kashleigh Redd

What is it, to be a hero? Superman, Batman or Her- Photo courtesy of Facebook.com Look in the mirror and you’ll cules. Advisors know. Look into your own We may not wear mask or eyes and tell me you are not dress up in a suit, but we are Ms. Zachery heroic, that you have not suf- all heroes and we can save Mrs. Joseph Who likes cheaters? fered or lost things you care the world together. Heroes about most. are people who stand of what is

Here you are right, help one Editorial Policy By Kashleigh Redd a survivor of another whether life, a difficult its paramedics The Bagpipe is an open forum path filled with saving lives, or for student expression.The hard decisions us the police put- writing, editing, graphics and humans have to ting way crim- photography are contributed Is cheating getting worse grams that are even more make. You are not inals. We are by students currently enrolled throughout the years of difficult tounderstand which young or old, man all heroes and in the Journalism 101 Class school? Sure everybody may leads to more cheating or woman, boy or Photo courtesy of Pixar we all have our and the Bagpipe Newspaper have cheated on a test or c) special attention, based on girl you are alive own strengths Club of Thornridge High homework assignment once untruth and therefore you are a hero. that makes all of us different. School. Editorial articles or twice. Maybe even more d) group participation and We may not be the heroes A hero is a person who lives strictly reflect the opinions of than that. Experts say the public exposure that may in comic books, tv shows or among us, who lives with us the student writer and should reasons are relatively simple: uncover a lack of knowledge movies. in the world always here, but not be a representation of the Cheating has become easier e) you get a job that you don’t rarely recognized. Bagpipe staff or advisors. and more widely tolerated, have the skills for Everyone has fought a and both schools and parents f) potentially raising the grad- battle before and won, wheth- Look in the mirror and have failed to give students er it’s political, physical or see what you really are, you Students can order ing curve for other students, strong, repetitive messages mental. All of us have suf- are a hero and this is our any pictures that are g) lose scholarships. Essence about what is allowed and fered any cruelty the world world. Everyone is different in the newspaper or Arrington said “Cheating is what is prohibited. Question, could bring us, but only we we all have our own destiny displayed in the caf- a bad habit to have and can what have you observed have the strength to survive, for fill, but we all have the eteria by simply stop- lead to becoming a liar but I about cheating? If there to win and to be hero that power of our own will to ping by the Bagpipe can understand why students seems to be more of it, why every one of us are. People make our decisions. All of us office to pick-up an are cheating.” do you think that is? think of heroes as in the fic gets to decide their own fate order form. tional characters like and I choose to be a hero. The pros in cheating are: Brandon Shield, 12, said a) a better grade “Cheating is bad and you b) spend less money in school are doing badly for yourself because you get placed in because you never know if higher classes The Young Core of you will need to know the c) higher GPA FCCLA takes the ISHA by subject you are being tested d) selection by talent scouts, on the future.” Brandon has a e) historical records at the Storm! very good point because what school if in the future, you will need f) a chance to get scholarships the resources for yourself, but By Mrs. Mitrovich Prices are as g) graduate sooner you cheated off of somebody h) academic awards follows: On Monday, April 11, valuable information. With from the past. You have to do i) teacher recommendations. 2016, Thornridge’s FCCLA playoff experience like this, your own work to succeed on 4” x 6” $1.00 competed in the ISHA com- a young core to boot, and a your own. If you do not get The pros of cheating makes petition. FCCLA’s represen- great teacher representative the work find somebody to cheating sound so much 5” x 7” $5.00 tative, Jamiah Glover won in Mrs. Mitrovich to coach help you get it. better. LaTonya McCollum, a Silver Medal in Career them, they can hit great Even if you do not think the 11, said, “I really don’t care, 8” x 10” $8.00 Investigation. Cyann Knox strides next year and break teacher is good at explaining do what you gotta do to pass. received a Silver Medal in the glass ceiling they’re hun- things, ask your friends, or nah mean? Do you, just don’t Order as many as National Programs in Action, gry to over come. a family member. There is a get caught.” wanted. Be sure to along with Tiara Roberson high chance that someone include payment as a team to bring home the The girls were incredibly besides the teacher can help The pros and cons of when dropping off Bronze Medal in Focus in humble, full of grace, and you with your work. cheating vary. If you nec- the order form to Children. were one of the best groups essarily, absolutely need to either Although, they didn’t to take on the challenge with The cons in cheating in cheat, I mean in my opinion Mrs. Joseph in the break the National birth for heart and grit. Be proud for school are: do. I am not saying it is right, library or the first in this history, the your classmates as they made a) the feeling of guilt when But at the end you know your Ms. Zachery in B220. girls did the most they could some noise for Thornridge. given praise consequences. possibly do and learned some b) get moved up into pro Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4

HEALTHY LIVING 3

Do you have time to yourself?

By Kashleigh Redd

Does your life give talk to anybody just because you enough time to relax? you are sleepy, that shows Photo Courtesy of Google.com Imagine your life with more you are in a bad mood. More resting and less working. sleep at night can help im- Imagine more resting and prove tour performance the Healthy, Quick more breaks from school. next day. Would that change in your We have to be responsi- Breakfast life affect you in any way? ble sometimes, but is being Comments on this topic in- sleep deprived your fault? By Litzy Melchor dicate that some people have What things can you change an affirmative reaction to that in schedule to get more sleep change and some people have or more time to relax? Kyra worries and/or stress about Love said “I think us students Fizzy hair, bad breath, Ingredients/ Tools: 4. Pop the bowl into the mi- the change. should have enough time pajama clothes on and you’re 1.)1 bag of mini marshmal- crowave for 1 minute Sometimes you have too to sleep in the mornings! It out the door? Does this sound lows 5.When the 1 minute is up much work to even think makes you feel energized like most of your mornings? 2.)5 cups of Honey nut chee- take a spoon and mix it then about relaxing. As long as and ready to learn! When us Of course everyone knows rios pop it into the microwave for you get what you needed students get 5 to 6 hours of that breakfast is the most 3.)Cooking spray another 1 minute to do during each day, you sleep that’s not enough we important meal of the day 4.)Medium Bowl for 5 minues. should have time to relax. need 8 to 10 hours to sleep, and when you miss it you feel 5.)Spoon 6. When done leave to cool Sometimes you stress and and the teacher’s wonder why the dizziness, the headaches 6.)Microwave for 3 minutes. worry about the things that us students don’t get enough and above all 7. When coool grab you did not do that is needs sleep or if we fall asleep in the annoyance a spoonful of the to be done. class! Some teacher’s need of the students cherrios mold it into How do you balance all to lay off and let us sleep if and teach- Breakfast is the most important a a mini bar. the things you need to do in we pay attention and listen! ers. You feel 8. when done put an average day with the need When us students don’t get like everyone meal of the day. them on a plate and to sleep and rest? Well Troy enough sleep they are not en- should just leave in the fridge Ross said “My life gives me ergized and they don’t want leave you alone 9. Tada! You have enough time to relax. I have to do anything! and all that because you Steps: delicious quick morning baseball all the time, and Everybody has their own missed breakfast. 1.In a bowl spray cooking breakfast bar. homework. But if you get opinion in getting enough Here’s an easy recipe spray all in the bowl. your priorities straight then relaxation time. You do not from Bethany Mota’s back to 2.Place the 5 cups of honey everything will work out.” want to stress yourself when school video which you can nut cheerios into the bowl. Troy has a point, if you you are young. As long as find on YouTube to solve the 3.Add a couple of the mini finish what you have to do your priorities are straight, problem of missing breakfast marshmallows into the bowl and work hard, it will pay off you should be straight. The in the morning: of cheerios. in the end with relaxation. work you have accomplished Andrianna Bean, junior, said will not stress you out and “I think that it’s just the way will eventually leave you you handle your schedule.” time to relax. I have AP classes and Continuation to relaxation: TOOLS: Then apply the eyeshadow ALOT of homework. I just Here are some tips on how to Cheating •Scotch tape however you desire after- find ways to relax while relax yourself when you are •Liquid liner wards you can choose to add working. How does that stressed and/or tired. Makeup! STEP ONE: After already the wing with liquid liner work? Well easy, I LOVE By Litzy Melchor lining the lash line, first place on top the eyeshadow. Then music, so while I work, I start 1. Sip Green Tea. the tape on the back of your tada! to listen to music. That seems 2. Slurp Some Honey. Now we all want to have hand a few times to make it to work for me. I enjoy the 3. Bite Into a Mango. the perfect makeup. Especial- less sticky. Then depending music, work, and end with a 4. Chew Gum. ly when we’re trying to look on how high or thick you very positive mood. You have 5. Munch on a Crunchy good for someone because want the cat eye angle it near chances to enjoy life, you just Snack (such as chips, pop- we are self-consciences of your lower lash line. got to find the right moment. corn, apples, etc.). ourselves. In the survey, If you can’t find it, then it’s 6. Meditate. carried out by online retailer STEP TWO: With the tape in because you got too much 7. Lay Your Head on a Cush- Escentual.com, more girls place, slowly in small strokes things going on and just got ion or Pillow. than ever are starting to wear draw the wing either from the to slow down or find a way to 8. Count Backwards (start at make-up from the age of 11 bottom up or from the top escape like me. 10 or 20). - three years younger than it down. Research shows that naps 9. Give Yourself a Hand was a decade ago. Now you in the middle of the day have Massage. cheat makeup with these 1 STEP THREE: Gently peel off helped people improve in 10. Give Yourself a Hand easy trick? If your struggling the tape, giving you a smooth their mood. When you are Massage (or any small spher- doing your cat eye? Here is bottom edge. cranky and do not want to ical object). an easy trick to get the perfect You can also do this with eye Courtesy of Pinterest cat eyes. shadow. First repeat step 1. Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 4 ENTERTAINMENT

My Top Video Game of All Time

By Germal Brown The critically acclaimed story about the journey of a group of friends who crash landed on an Island and must do all that they can for survival with God of War III is an action looming trail of Darkness over them. Witness the stories of TR students if adventure third person video the events of the story happened here. game developed by Santa Monica Studios and pub- lished by Sony Computer En- tertainment and was released on March 16, 2010 for the PlayStation 3.

There is no video game or series that I admire more that God of War III because of many reasons. The game is loosely based on greek mythology and set in An- cient Greece. God of War III follows the main protagonist, Lord of The Flies: Homecoming Kratos who, after he was Lord of The Flies Narrative betrayed by Zeus, ascends By Deja Bailey By Dawn Russell Mount Olympus to kill the Gods of Olympus. The gameplay of God of War III is that of an hack-and-slash The Classrooms were silent had surely been through a lot The Sun shined brightly but he never even smiles. It’s game with Kratos wielding as the principals talked on and need the home therapy. and the morning beams glim- as if the golden glow of his dual short blades to defeat the intercom. He had just Everyone at TR was glad to mered upon his face as if in skin has faded to gray. enemies. The story picks up announced that a bunch of find the once-missing-now- mockery of At time he tells form God of War II, with schoolmates, from Freshman found boys. Some people the dark- me the guys and Kratos taking on the God “It’s as if the golden glow to Senior, has gone missing. crowded them and others ness in his the horrors of the of Olympus with the Titans. of his skin has faded to gray.” They were on their way to gave them space and simply soul. Ralph island. In his eyes God of War III is the dramat- study in another country not smiled and said “Welcome brooded I can see the gore, ic conclusion to the God of too far form when their air Home.” In passing. The boys into his I can imagine War series and to the end of a craft went missing. Everyone would either humbly or first period and slumped Jack chanting “Kill the pig!” console exclusive. In the end, looked boisterously told down next to me. I could feel and can hear Piggy’s skull God of War III is a hack-and- around in their story. the grief and loss of inno- crack open from the boulders slash video game that proves shock of Some people cence radiating from him as he become one of the sea. itself to be a pinnacle in the the news. crowded them and oth- They told as I grabbed his hands, Two In the school and in we learn world of video games. We can ers gave them space and their class mates days before Ralph’s return that innocence is stolen or When it comes down to it, ev- only hope simply smiled and said how the panes he learned of the plane that taken away by the world or that they engine gave out. crashed and landed the by the Adulthood. eryone has different tastes on would re- “Welcome Home.” They landed on boys in a virtual hell. everything, and that applies turn home an island and No person would’ve to video games. For people safely, the pilot landed We all knew that jack was guessed that a pack of mere who play video games, there even if some weren’t likeable them in survival. He divided narcissistic and high strung, boys could manage to steal is always a kind of game for as others. them up into groups for food, but we never knew that he’d each other’s innocence. Yet everyone to enjoy, from fun guarding and fire duty. They be a murderous tribe leader. here we are all subjects to the and simple games to more Over the next couple of lived without much supplies Classes won’t be the same lust of flesh and the Diony- challenging and thought-pro- months the one-day-somber and absolutely no technology. without Piggyand Simon. sian desires of our cruelest voking games. The point is, school was buzzing again. They dragged on about how Piggy was hilarious and wise forms. God is gracious and if you love video games, just Things were “normal” you they couldn’t check their Ins- and Simon was an introvert- omnipotent but perhaps stick to what you love. could say when the rather tagram’s or Facebooks. ed genius. Ralph is my best God’s grace didn’t extend to excited principal made an friend wolves. arrangement. The missing Finally one day their fire falcons had been found on was seen, an armed ship Congratulations to the TR Music Department! a deserted island not too docked and rescued our far from out in the Atlantic beloved falcons. They shared Ocean. Everyone was relieved how happy and blessed they The band clinched 2 Superior Ratings at the ISHA (Illinois High School Associa- and happy. It wouldn’t be for are to be home. Everybody tion) State Organizationals in Jazz AND in Concert Band. nearly two before they could else felt so too. Yes, it was a Amazing work by the Band Director, Mr. Douglas and the pristine Jazz and Con- attend school again. They had glorious homecoming indeed. cert Bands to readjust to the society and Keep up the phenomenal work and keep the dynasty rolling! need to rest at home. They Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 POLITICS and MORE 5

Social(ly inept) Media

BY AARON COLE

How one story of a man draft has decreased his value losing it all gains more so bad that he lost 10 million knowledge from the dangers dollars because of those two of social media. posts. 10 million dollars this man lost because some hack- Social media has had a er posted those two incrim- heavy influence for the last inating things on his social decade or as the internet has media accounts. These are the evolved into the mega giant consequences and dangers of platform: from Facebook, having social media accounts Photo Courtesy of google.com Instagram, Kik, Snapchat, or the very least not using and many other social media moderation to the fullest ex- giants and rising stars. It’s tent on them. Because events Sanders, Clinton, or Trump? almost reaching scary levels like this, although the Laremy of integration because most Turnsil one has been marked By Kashleigh Redd don’t seem to understand as a league of its own, there how to moderate the use of are still other stories of equal- Who do you want our Students around the school be anonymous too if I were it or worse put heavily per- ly negative stories of how this next president to be? It is very had chosen who they wanted them. sonal things on there that has affected people. important to know who is most would like to keep to be our next president to be. running our country. As our Adrianna Bean, said, “If private. In recent news, the The unhealthy use has generation now, we need to Bernie Sanders: 27 students any person would be stupid NFL Draft has been a major gotten bad that now compa- know how important it is to would vote for him enough to vote for Trump part of drama recently due to nies are affectively looking vote. Everybody sure does not might as well just suffer from the involvement of one draft through employees (or those want Trump to be our next Hillary Clinton: 11 Students him being president anyway prospect, Laremy Turnsil. who try to apply work at president. Why can’t Barack would vote for her because Trump is going to be said company) social media Obama be president forever? horrible at this.” Laremy is a college football accounts to find criminating He has been a great president. Donald Trump: 2 students player who has made ma- things posted on their Social would vote for him jor strides in his tenure and Media accounts. Examples It is very important to vote impressed a lot of scouts with from the likes of use of drugs because we do not want pres- Student Commentary: it along with his stats during like marijuana, Lean, etc. idents like Donald Trump. his Pro day and combine Withholding things like fire- Imagine it being your fault Ashley Morgan said “If we workout. According to a lot of arms or just negative prob- because Trump won presi- could vote Donald Trump off prospects, they predicted the lematic things on there to use dency by one more vote than of the presidency election I man to be a top 5 draft pick. against them. . Even if you’re the other presidents. Presi- would so vote for that.” So what exactly happened not worried about companies, dential race includes Donald to him that day? Literally 10 you still can deal with Law Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Students who would vote minutes before the start of the enforcement using that data Hillary Clinton. Who do you for Trump would rather be draft, on his twitter account a and information against you. want our president to be? anonymous. I would want to video of him uploaded on it What’s worse is that most showing him smoking using a companies already like Goo- gas mask with a bong at- gle, Facebook, etc. use that tached to the end. He imme- info for private matters such diately deleted his account as that or in order to sell you then soon reinstated it claim- products thanks to the free ing there was a hacker on his info you’re giving them and Social media accounts. And they won’t hesitate to turn soon after that another post over this info if they want to. was soon uploaded to his Ins- tagram account showing text Overall, it’s important to messages between him and realize that the use of Social his coach showing him asking Media is completely fine as for money to pay off bills his it allows others to stay con- mother was having. The situ- nected to family and friends ation had gotten so bad that and be apparent of something some beat writers wrote that far bigger than the normali- most teams took his name of ty that others are used to in the board after the first and their areas. But as it’s been second video became known said, the negative use of it or to the team. He eventually non-teachings about keeping did get drafted by the Miami private matters to yourself Dolphins who picked him up and being aware that the use at spot #13. of things should not be a focal point of said lives. The massive drop in the Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 6 SENIOR SURVEY

Jasmine Bailey Shanel Boston 2. My favorite subject was 1. Captain of the North 1. Senior year English. 2k16 Senior Class Survey Cheerleading team , becom- 2. Algebra 3. My favorite Mrs. Martinez ing homecoming princess 3. Ms. Rodgers, she was (AVID teacher) Reason is Questions: my sophomore year always nice to me, and al- because she is very devoted 1. What was your most memorable year in high 2. Math, Physics, and Anat- ways made sure I understand to her job and always shows school? omy everything. she cares for her students. 2. What was your favorite subject? 3. Mrs. Stephens, Ms. Nylen, 5. Empire 4. Future – Inside the mat- 3. Who was your favorite teacher/staff member? Ms. Swan, Officer English, 6. No one tress Why? and McCullin 7. “Oooh Spicy!” 5. Just Netflix 4. What song did you play the most this year? 4. Hey there, You knew, I’m 8. Senior night. 7. “This is all going to pay 5. What was your favorite TV show this year? da ma, Work – Rihanna 9. College off someday.” 8. Winning Homecoming 6. Who was your senior crush? ADMIT IT :-) 5. Love and Hip Hop Atlanta 10. In five years I see myself 6. Quise :/ in college. Queen 7. What was your favorite quote or saying this year? 7. “Mannn!” “Yea, you right” 11. Stay on top of your work, 9. I plan on attending college 8. What is your favorite senior memory? “Aw, oh okay ” you will regret if you don’t. and receiving my bachelor’s 9. What do you plan on doing after graduation? 8. Dancing at the games degree. Afterwards I will (College--where, military--what branch, working-- 9. Air Force, Studying my Joshua Bradley attend medical school and what field, etc) meds 1. Senior night completing my residency to 10. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? 10. Air force, wealthy 2. Gym become a Gynecologist. Ten years? 11. Stay Humble 3. Mr. Jennings, because he 10. Five years – I will be 11. What advice would you like to pass down to the was very helpful newly introduced into medi- future seniors? Kiara Barnett 4. Lil Herb – Retro Flow cal school Ten years – Hope- 1. Senior year 5. NBA Gametime fully I will be done with my 2. English 6. Jayla Shavell McGhee residency and starting my Adesoji Adedeji 3. Ms. Stephens, because I (Girlfriend) career. Nicolas Armstead 11. Always give everything 1. Senior 1. Junior love her! 7. “I can’t wait to graduate.” you do your all, Do not start 2. Science 2. Physics 4. Future – March Madness 8. Giving my girlfriend a slacking (avoid “senioritis” 4. My Revival 3. Mr. Curl, he was the cool- 5. Love and Hip Hop promposal on her senior night the best way you can), Live 7. Never Give Up est teacher 6. BOOKA!!! for the girls basketball team. every moment up because 8. Eating lunch with my 4. No idea 7. “On foe hem” 9. College (Trade school for you will never experience friends 5. Daredevil 8. About to be prom electrician work). something like this again. 9. College, the Biology field 6. Nah you good 9. Moving to Cali and getting 10. Out of my parents home, 10. In vet school 9. College, Florida Memorial rich working as a full time electri- 11. Make a plan for your University 10. Rich and famous, living cian. In ten years I see myself Germal Brown future. 10. Working in a mansion married, living in a big house 1. My senior year 11. Get those points in 11. Stay on your stuff and be with my family. 2. English BJ Allen on track to graduate 11. Do your work. 3. Ms. Bobo and Mr. Wester- berg, they both were always 1. Homecoming Dashae Askew helpful 2. Speech 1. Freshman year Victoria Bassett Eric Brady 4. Breaking Benjamin – Dia- 3. Ms. Adkins/Ms. Bobo, 2. English 1. My sophomore year 1. Junior year ry of Jane They are funny 3. Ms. Miller-Black, she the 2. Math 2. Social studies 5. Gravity Falls 4. Lil Herb – Retro Flow coolest teacher I had out of 4 3. Ms. Becker – Because 3. Mr. Bell, vibrancy and 6. No one, really. 5. Power years. she’s the best teacher ever! energy is palpable 7. “Insanity” – doing the 7. Ain’t too many thurl like 4. Rihanna – Work 4. Future – March Madness 4. Where are you now same thing over and over me 5. Love & Hip Hop 5. Bring it 5. Monday Night Raw again and expecting different 8. Winning the 3 on 3 6. Demanuel Burton 6. Victoria <3 6. C.E. results Tournament (Basketball) 8. Watching D-man play 7. You do what you want 7. “Girl Woo!” 8. Graduation 9. Military – Army basketball when you poppin 8. Gym Class! 9. Going to college 10. Making 7-figures a year 9. College for Nursing 8. I don’t have one 9. South Suburban College 10. I see myself being suc- 11. Don’t mess up your 10. I see myself wealthy, 9. Going to college, studying 10. Wrestling cessful in the video game freshman year, because it will happy, and married in childcare 11. Run of the plug two industry or in Journalism come back to get you 11. Stay on track 10. I see myself graduated times. Count ‘em, two. from college in five years and 11. Always work hard! James Allen Andre Bailey I see myself owning my own Devon Brown daycare in 10 Christen Buford 1. Sophomore 1. Have none 1. Senior 11. Always strive for the best 1. Sophomore 2. Biology 2. Culinary Arts 2. English don’t give up when it gets 2. Math 3. Mr. Curl because he’s a 3. Ms. Nylen 3. Ms. Maintenance rough just push through 3. Mr. Jensen , because he teacher that can teach and is 5. Power 4. Sam Smith – The Only teaches the coolest class understandable 6. Lauryn R. One 4. G Herbo – Eastside 4. Famous Dex - Drip from 7. Blocked! Jashon Berry 5. Martin 5. Power my walk 8. Going to the ISU (Illinois 1. Freshman year, football 6. Comiyra 6. Angela 5. Martin State University) field trip 2. Forensic science 7. “Stop it.” 7. “Success only comes to the 6. Kailyn 9. Going to college and 3. Ms. McNamara because 8. The fly over. strong” 7. Congratulations… You working in the culinary arts/ she just is 9. Army 8. 2015-16 Pep rally played yourself. Hospitality 4. I don’t know 10. A mechanic for fixing 9. Toledo University for Au- 8. Prom 10. In five years: Finish with 5. Don’t have one cars tomotive Technology 9. Being a Culinary Chef College Ten years: Open my 6. T. G. 11. Do all your work 10. Having a family with a 10. Owning a bakery own restaurant 7. Keep moving forward well-paying job 11. Keep your eye on the 11. Stay focused 8. Graduation Eriyan Brown 11. Keep calm and be your- prize 9. I don’t know 1. My most memorable self no matter what 10. Forensic scientist year in high school was my 11. TRUST NO ONE freshman year. Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 SENIOR SURVEY 7

Demanuel Burton work to real life and actually Stefanae Coleman 5. The flash 4. Rihanna – Work 1. Thornton game cared about his job. 2. Theatre Arts 6. Don’t got one 5. Family Guy 2. Math 4. Stressed Out by Twenty 3. Mrs. Bobo & Mrs. Ste- 7. I’m ready to go home 6. No One 3. Ms. Black One Pilots phens. They both encourage 8. Prep Rally 7. “Never give up” 4. All Lil Herb songs 5. One Punch Man me to try my hardest. 9. UIC College 8. The pep rally 5. Don’t have one 6. Me, Myself, and I. That’s 4. Drip from my walk – Fa- 10. Being a construction 9. College- Robert Morris 6. My Shorty all I got. In the end… That’s mous Dex & B.E.D. – Jaques worker or something that University for 2 years and 7. “Ion kno nun, Dnt talk to what I found out. 5. Criminal Minds pays a lot then Mississippi State me” 7. “Word.” “Son.” “Please 6. What is a crush? 11. Stay focus and make sure 10. In my own house, work- 9. College Exit my life, sir.” 7. “G, who you tellin’,” “man you’re on track ing on the medical field. 10. Hooping 8. All the competitions for the yall cappin’” 11. Always stay on top of S.A.V.E. Drill Team. 8. When I got all my pants. Gregory Cox things Angela Byrd 9. I’m attending Saint XAVI- Lbs. (Let’s be serious) 1. Everyday 1. Senior Year ER University and pursu- 9. Military (Army Lawyer, 2. Auto Tech Dewayne Davis 2. Forensic Science ing Veterinary Medicine or & computer technician, then 3. Ms. Nerius, She wasn’t in 1. All conference 3. Ms. Mac was my favorite Radiology Michigan State University. it for the money 2. Math teacher, I love her class. 10. Still in school (college) 10. In the army still making 4. Lil Herb - Other S*** 3. Coach Jennings 4. Work by Rihanna 11. Manage your time wisely money. 5. None 4. Uptown Funk 5. Bring It! 11. Don’t let drama & what 6. Daisha 5. Teen Wolf 6. Chris… Nakhyya Carter other people 7. Don’t give up 6. Janai 7. Believe it and you will 1. S.A.V.E. my step team 8. Leaving here 7. “Fat Man” achieve it. performances Tailor Coleman 9. Automotive School 8. Football season Prep rally 8. Prom 2. English & Sociology 1. Prep rallies 10. Working for Dodge 9. College 9. College – Michigan State 3. Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Ellis, 2. Math /Fashion 11. Don’t give up 10. Married with 2 kids University and Mrs. Sabbat because 3. Ms. Linhart 11. Just chill 11. Don’t give up, give it they were always there when 4. Make it Back – Lil Durk Maurice Crawford your all. needed help. 5. Love & Hip Hop 1. Physics Phest Darnell Edwards Jr 4. That’s my best friend 6. Nobody 2. Woods 1. Senior year Jordan Calhoun 5. Love & Hip Hop 7. “Okaaaaay.” 3. Mr. Curl and Whitman, 2. Art 1. When I hit Ms. Gill with a 6. I can’t!! 8. Homecoming they are cool and fun 3. Mrs. Burke, She was cool pie 7. Faith without work is dead 9. College- Majoring in Fash- 4. Chance the Rapper – Juice 4. Famous Dex - Who Told 2. Shakespeare 8. Doing a prom proposal for ion Merchandise 5. Arrow and The Flash You I Was The Man 3. Ms. Catron my friend 10. Graduating from Western 6. Darianna Nesbitt 5. Empire 4. Lil Lonnie – Easy 9. Going to college for busi- Illinois University 7. LGSM – Live, School, Get 6. Anonymous 5. Gumball ness mass communication 11. Don’t let anyone tell you Money 7. Major Key “Don’t play 6. Winning Homecoming 10. With a college degree and no! 8. Basketball Season yourself” King a steady career 9. Purdue Calumet Universi- 8. Playing for TR varsity 7. “We ya boys you ain’t 11. Stay on task you’re al- Deja Collins ty, Engineering Basketball team gotta lie.” most done, don’t give up! 1. Senior Year 10. I See myself in my own 9. College SIUC 8. Ms. Stewart 2. Forensic Science place, happy and content 10. With my bachelor’s 9. Attending a junior College Jasmine Cauley 3. Mrs. Ortberg I could talk 11. Work Hard and Play degree with a good job. In 10. Ms. Nylen’s boss 1. Junior year to her about anything Harder ten years I plan on having a 11. They will try to take away 2. Math 5. Martin house and kids. Working as a prom for anything so do 3. Ms. Zachery because she 6. Me, Myself, and I Deja Cunningham pharmacist. I’ll have my own whatever you gotta do after keep it real and she have 7. That was rent cute 1. Biology bowl AAU basketball team. school. good conversations 8. Getting ready for Prom 2. Math , Science 11. Don’t Procrastinate 4. Run it up – YFN Lucci 9. Military – Army 3. Mr. Biesiada Elijah Carmack 5. American Horror Story 10. 5 yrs – Living good 10 1. Senior Year 6. Art. yrs – Living better 2. Creative Writing/Art 7. “Diamond in the rough she 11. Don’t do anything at the 3. Ms Nesbitt – She is just tough.” last minute 2k16 Senior Class Survey awesome. 8. Prom and my last high 4. Trill Sammy – Uber Every- school cheering competition Devetris Collins Questions: where (remix) 9. College Northern Illinois 1. 12th 1. What was your most memorable year in high University 5. We Bare Bears 2. Creative Writing school? 10. 10 years, hopefully get- 6. Eriyan Brown 3. Ms. Nerius, but she’s not 2. What was your favorite subject? 7. “Stay Focused.” ting into my clinical psychol- here 3. Who was your favorite teacher/staff member? 8. Going to state for Drama. ogy career. 4. Lil Herb – On some otha Meeting Ms. Nesbitt. 11. Focus and don’t be messy. 5. Walking Dead Why? Performing in Sparkle. 6. Me, Myself, and I (My 4. What song did you play the most this year? 9. I’m going to University of Geanna Clark Girlfriends a JR) 5. What was your favorite TV show this year? Northern Iowa 1. Junior Year 7. Nah, Shorty, you tweaking 6. Who was your senior crush? ADMIT IT :-) 10. I see myself being a tour 2. U.S. History 8. My Promposal 7. What was your favorite quote or saying this manager, traveling, and be- 3. Mr. Thomas 9. College year? coming an artist. 4. Any Young Thug song 10. Either a Vet or a Basket- 8. What is your favorite senior memory? 11. Get accepted to college. 5. Dance Moms ball player 9. What do you plan on doing after graduation? Get them college points done 6. Cameron C. 11. Don’t trust no one early, don’t wait. Have fun 7. “Bopped on sight” (College--where, military--what branch, working-- and create memories. 8. The Flyover Marquise Cotton what field, etc) 9. Attending the University of 1. First year 10. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Tia Carr Kentucky 2. Math Ten years? 1. Freshman year 10. Winning a Nobel Peace 3. Mr. Whitman 11. What advice would you like to pass down to 2. Any science class Prize 4. Don’t got one the future seniors? 3. Mr. Colletti. He related our 11. Do all of your work! Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 8 PROM Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 PROM 9 Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 10 SENIOR SURVEY

Shontai Epps 7. Leave me alone/ I don’t 11. Stop fighting! It’s an- Arthur Harden 1. Senior year feel good noying to have to have go 1. Sophomore year 2. Financial Algebra 8. When my boyfriend pro- through those highly predict- 2. Math, Band, and science 3. I don’t have one, all these posed to me/ pep rally able “surprise” bag checks in 3. Mr. Biesiada was always teachers get on my nerves 9. Going to Cosmetology and the morning. the teacher to have fun with 4. Documentary- YFN Lucci going to school to be a R.N. Mathletes; and Mr. Richardson 5. LHH or M.A. Ailijah Geanes always spoke in the hallway 6. Riley Johnson 10. Working in a hair shop 1. Junior year and made me feel better. 7. “ She want that big dog getting ready to graduate 2. Culinary arts 4. School song because I’m in status” college. Working in a hospital 3. Ms. Bobo because she was band, Lupe Fiasco Show goes 9. I’m going to Joliet Junior and looking to start a family. really nice to me when help- on and Flo-Rida I cry College 11. Work strong until the end ing me in English IV and Mr. 5. Empire, I love music 10. 5 years from now I see Richardson because he super 6. She don’t go to this school myself as an LPN. 10 years Elyshea Galloway funny. 7. You never know until you from now I see myself as an 1. Freshmen year pep rally 4. 1 night by Lil Yachty jump RN. 2. Sociology/ child care 5. Empire 8. Being able to switch instru- 11. Stay Focused 3. Ms. Miller-Black because 6. Andri and Devonna ments and sound good she is all about her students 7. Wassup Fam? 9. I want to go to Jackson Danyelle Fearence 4. Dreezy Ft. Jeremih- Body 8. Being a mascot State University major in Psy- 1. Junior year 5. Hit The floor 9. Art Institute of Illinois for chology and become a foren- 2. English and science 6. (Don’t have one) culinary arts sics psychology or a profiler 3. Mr. Gomez, he is very 7. Don’t never say you can’t 10. Graduating college after 10. Still in school trying to get helpful if you have not put your heart 5 years and after 10 years my Masters 4. Jeremih - Oui into it traveling the world. 11. Don’t fail, come to school 5. Empire, Love and Hip Hop 8. Cheering For basketball 11. Don’t mess up in any of on time and get a struggle 6. Jesus all day long season for the last time your classes or you’ll regret buddy 7. Whatever you can’t do 9. Military, Navy to be an it. somebody else will #100. LS (Logistics Specialist) or 3. No control - One Direction college I didn’t expect to get 8. Homecoming and band (Culinary Specialist) Phoenyx Goosby 4. Teen wolf into. 9. Mississippi- Rust College. 10. 5 years from now I see 1. Freshman Year 5. Ummmmmmmmmm, P.S 9. University of Illinois, U.C Major Premed myself in the reserve work- 2. Forensic 6. “ If it’s not directed, it’s 11. Be prepared to lose 10. Working in a hospital ing for the post office. In 10 3. Ms. McNamara and Ms. not respected” friends & Stay focused years having my own place married living a good life. DiGiacomo teams and them by 20 point 11. Finish School and make possibly married 4. 7 years - Lucas Fram and I was going crazy with Jeena Hardly sure you get good grades. 11. Never wait until the last 5. Empire the dimes and buckets 1. Freshman year minute to focus on school 6. My Boyfriend, Quincy Lee 7. When I hid in the bath- 2. Algebra 2 Crosby Mary Fleming room to ditch class until it 3. Ms. Nylen, Mr. Biesiada- 1. Sophomore Year 7. The only way out is Nolen Gaskins was time to get on the bus for They both were so friendly, 2. My favorite subject is through education 1. Senior our field trip. patient, and caring Math 8. Poetry and journalism 2. Math 8. East/West University for 4. Work- Rihanna 3. Mrs. Martinez, Ms. Cole- 9. SSC, Criminal Justice 3. Ms. P. because she was just business 5. Bates Motel man, Mrs. Perkins-Udu, Ms. 10. Being a private investi- cool with me 9. Owning my own business 6. Darion Hawkins Ousley, etc. gator 4. SD - Just the beginning at a bakery 7. Be cute, Be you 4. Jeremih - Oui 11. It’s better to be hated 5. Power 10. Don’t graduate here 8. The late basketball games 5. My favorite TV show this for who you are than to be 6. ME 9. I’m going to either ISU, year is Shadow Hunters cared for who you’re not. Be 7. Time is money, money is Myles Haley WIU, SIUE, or WMU. I plan 7. My favorite quote this year yourself. time 1. Sophomore year on becoming a nurse, and is your network can deter- 8. Nothing 2. Math then continuing my education mine your net worth 9. College Charles Gordon 3. Mrs. Stewart until I become a pediatrician. 8. My favorite senior memo- 10. Music Producer 1. Freshman year 4. Lud Foe- I’m the moon 10. In 5 years I’ll be either a ry is Friday Flyover 11. Don’t twerk 2. Algebra 5. Power nurse corps officer or work- 9. I plan on going to Eastern 3. Ms. Pollert because she 6. EGG ing in a hospital Illinois University of major- Mya Garnet was very cool and helpful 7. “ Chill” / “ Simple” 11. Stay dedicated, stay moti- ing in applied engineering 1. Sophomore 4. Retro Flow by Lil herb 8. One day at the Kroc me vated, and stay humble. and minor in business. 2. Creative writing 5. Empire and my homies beat like 5 10. I see myself in 10 years 3. Ms. Brogger, she was a 7. Failure leads to success teams and them by 20 point Natasha Harness starting a business and get- 8. At my last home football great mentor and teacher to and I was going crazy with 1. Seeing Officer Price slam a ting married. game senior night me. Always willing to help the dimes and buckets girl in the lunch room 11. Stay motivated because 9. I plan on going to train to 4. Bryson Tiller- Just another 9. Going to SSC for 2 years 2. Earth Science you feel like you want to give be a fireman and taking the interlude then transfer to a university 3. Mr. Bell, I love the way he up. Stay on task with your test I need. 5. Grey’s Anatomy 11. Do your work interacts with us schoolwork and use time 10. I see myself 5 years from 6. Dawn Russell’s crop tops 4. Trust- Justin Bieber management to balance. now starting my fireman 7. “ I’m over it” and “I’m Jenell Hamilton 5. Cops career. 10 years I see myself sick of it” 1. Pep rally for homecoming 6. Mya still being a fireman having a Brittanee Foster 8. Don’t have any, this year 2. Chemistry 7. “ Yeah Girl” 1. Sophomore Year family and living out of state. completely sucked. I’m glad 3. Mr. Biesiada and Ms. 8. When Terell was in a 2. Gym 11. Stay focused never give it’s over Nylen because they are so basketball game and traveled 3. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. up and do what you have to 9. College ( Either Augustana helpful. Mr. Stoming- he’s so far. Legit, it was funny as Ousley because they are like do. or Dickson State University) hilarious ever. mothers to me 10. 5 years- Physical Thera- 5. Pretty little liars, The office 9. Army 4. Uptown Funk -Bruno Mars pist pursuing an acting career Lakeisha Grimes 6. Keison K. Hampton 10. I see myself living a 5. SpongeBob/ Criminal 10 years- an extremely fa 1. My junior year 7. “ I’m so confused” healthy life, fighting for my Minds mous actress. Straight pimpin 2. Coach A. because he’s the 8. Getting accepted into a country. best. Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 SENIOR SURVEY 11

11. DO YAH WORK! AL- Ten years: high paying job in 7. “ Stand on the business Jermaine Jackson Jr. 9. College to EIU and be WAYS!!! graphic design or the business will stand on 1. Junior anesthesiologist you” 2. English 10. 5 years close to finishing Renee Harris Bianca Herrera 8. Don’t have one 3. Mr. Richardson, Mr. Curl, school 10 years an anesthe- 1. 2012 1. Senior year 9. Army- and probably army Mrs. Morgan siologist with a son and big 2. Science 2. Science supply 4. J. Cole - No Role Model house 3. Ms. Williams 3. Mr. Miller 10. Just leaving the army try- 5. The walking Dead 11. Don’t fall into senioritis. 4. Work- Rihanna 4. Pillow talk ing to find my dream house 6. My girlfriend in college. Keep good grades. I promise 5. Pretty Little Liars 5. Empire 11. Don’t wait till last minute Samantha Posley it goes by fast 7. Don’t get comfortable 6. None to get everything done 7. “Aww Man” 8. Senior black out day 7. Never give up 8. When I got the congratula- Chercara Jones 9. I will be attending Ball 9. Going to college and be- Cambresha Hogg tions, your graduating 1. Senior State come a dentist 1. Senior Year 9. College for physical ther- 2. English 10. Married with children 10. I see myself being very 2. English I and IV apy 3. Ms. Bobo, Mrs. Stephens, with a really good job successful and depending on 3. Mr. Richardson because he 10. 5 years I see myself and Ms. Zach, because they 11. Do not fall for the wrong no one always stayed the same and stacking money in my apart- helped me through a lot people 11. Be the best and do your very inspirational. ment for a house with a wifi. 4. Rihanna- Needed Me requirements on time. 4. YFN Lucci - Missing Ten years I’ll have a big 5. Criminal Minds Thalia Hayes 5. Empire/ Walking dead house and family of 3 6. Nobody (he graduated last 11. Fight all procrastination, 1. Freshman Year Dareia Hill 6. Don’t have one year) don’t be lazy, some to most 2. Intro Media Production 1. Nothing 7. “You’re almost at the finish 7. “Work now and play later” of all the people you rock 3. Ms. Nerius she was there 2. Nothing line!” 8. They haven’t happened yet with usually are not friend when I needed her 3. Mrs. Rudolph, she was so 8. When we’re taking year- (graduation and prom) material anymore. Work hard, 4. Lucci - Missing You nice book picture with our cap and 9. Going to hair school it pays off 5. Pretty Little Liars 4. Tell me lies by Ann Marie gowns on 10. 5 years with my own 6. Hiram 5. The Originals and Vampire 9. Army- Joining the military shop in different countries. 7. Let’s be real Diaries 10. I see myself surround by Diamond Jenkins 10 years married, kids, and 8. The fights 6. Gregory family and making a decent 3. Mrs. Blage. She the most living large 9. College 7. “ Love look not with the pay. I see myself being a very helpful person you can meet. 11. Learn what you can while 10. In law-school working eyes, but with the mind” happy. She can help with homework, you can, never regret nothing, good job 8. I don’t have one 11. Stay Focus because papers, and life problems & Work now and play later 11. Be yourself and never be 9. Becoming a social worker, you’re almost at the finish 7. Life to short don’t waste it scared to speak up going to college line. 8. Leaving School Jalisa Jones 10. In College ( 5 years) 9. College where ever I move 2. Sociology Davon Haynes Married with kids (10 years) Keison Hampton 10. Studying animals living a 3. Ms. Perkins because she more peaceful life 1. Junior Year 11. Don’t make friends 1. Senior has always been my favorite 11. Don’t live in the past 2. Art 2. Reading foundations 4. Young thug- Worth It move on. Get out of high 3. Ms. McNamara Jacara Hogan 3. Ms. Nerius 5. Empire school graduate. Don’t be a 4. R.I.P Boss Ringer 1. Sophomore year 4. Lil Yatchy ft. Playboy Car- 6. NO ONE! part of gangs. Pick friends 5. The 100 2. Algebra ti X Run it 7. They irritating wisely 6. I wish I knew her name 3. Ms. Brogger because she 5. Martin 9. Go to college- Harold 7. “What? My name is Day was the only teacher that 6. Jenell Washington Day Bro” made learning fun 7. “That’s light” Roley Johnson 10. In college still. Graduat- 8. Six Flags Fright Night 4. Fetty wap- ICY 8. Prom 2. English ed from college starting my 9. College Majoring in graph- 5. How To Get Away With 9. Going to a JuCo for one 3. Mr. Zachery, he is a fun- career ic design Murder year then go to a DI universi- ny and cool teacher and has 11. Never get off track with 10. Five years: Top 5 Divi- 6. Jacara H. ty and hoop good teaching techniques your work. Participate in a lot sion I track and field athlete. 10. NBA 100 4. Father Stretch My Hands- of senior activities 11. “ Be yourself” Kanye West 5. Wayne Bros. Janasha Jones 2k16 Senior Class Survey Jalen Hurst 6. Big juicy 1. Senior year 1. Junior year- very dreadful 9. Going to Lane in Jackson, 2. British Literature Questions: 2. Drawing Tennessee 3. Ms. Linhart because she 1. What was your most memorable year in high 3. Ms. Burke she’s awesome 10. In the club, popping bot- make sure her students suc- school? 4. Wine Red by The Hush tles playing basketball ceed 2. What was your favorite subject? Sound 11. Graduate 4. Time for that- Kevin Gates 3. Who was your favorite teacher/staff member? 5. Once Upon a Time 5. Hit the floor Why? 6. That’s my business they Tatyana Johnson 6. NOBODY know who they are 7. “Pipe down shorty” 4. What song did you play the most this year? 1. Freshmen year because it 7. I’m not crazy my reality is made me realize I have to be 8. The basketball games 5. What was your favorite TV show this year? just different from yours responsible 9. College Jackson State Uni- 6. Who was your senior crush? ADMIT IT :-) 8. Getting my third guitar and 2. My favorite subject will versity to study business and 7. What was your favorite quote or saying this being on the announcement always be math management year? team 3. Ms. Nerius will always 10. I see myself very success- 8. What is your favorite senior memory? 9. South Suburban- it’s free. be my fav teacher she un- ful 9. What do you plan on doing after graduation? Then to some university for derstood students and was 11. Keep pushing forward (College--where, military--what branch, working- graphic designing always cool 10. After 5 years receiving a -what field, etc) 4. Justin Bieber- Trust Rei’kwon Jones bachelors in graphic 5. The people vs. OJ Simpson 10. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? 1. Junior After 10 years living life as a 6. Tatyana Johnson 2. PE Ten years? successful graphic designer 7. Another day another dollar 3. Mr. Jensen 11. What advice would you like to pass down to and cartoon artist 8. Every White Sox game our 4. J. Cole- Rich Ni**az the future seniors? 11. Get your stuff done softball team went to 5. Scooby Doo early!!! 6. PlayStation 4 Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 12 SENIOR SURVEY

4. Missing you - Lucci Guppies 3. I liked everyone equally 5. Empire 7. “Ima lick a Bone out ya...” 4. Killa by Young Pappy! 2k16 Senior Class Survey 6. My boyfriend 8. PROM 5. Empire! 7. “Girl shut up” 9. Going to college 6. Kevin McNair Questions: 8. New Years 10. Becoming a Astronomer 7. I can’t remember, which 1. What was your most memorable year in high 9. College- Indiana State U. 11. Never grow up to FAST!! probably means I don’t have school? 10. Being successful, inde- one 2. What was your favorite subject? pendent nurse Darrell Love 8. English class with Ms. 3. Who was your favorite teacher/staff member? 11. Don’t let other people 1. Freshmen year Zachery 11th period. It was Why? cause you trouble and mess 2. Gym always LIT. lol 4. What song did you play the most this year? up what you have going for 3. Mr. Hester- Coolest dude 9. I plan on going to Colum- 5. What was your favorite TV show this year? yourself 4. LUD Foe - 187 bia College, Chicago 6. Who was your senior crush? ADMIT IT :-) 5. Power 10. Rich and out of Chicago 7. What was your favorite quote or saying this year? Isaiah Lee 8. The fights 11. “Maaann just do your work!!! No matter how tired 8. What is your favorite senior memory? 1. Senior year 9. College you are.” 9. What do you plan on doing after graduation? 2. Math 10. Five years I will be trav- 3. Ms. Bobo because she a eling a lot. Ten years I will be (College--where, military--what branch, working-- good teacher to have still getting money Breyanna McDaniel what field, etc) 4. Trill Sammy, Ayoo kid, Lil 11. Stay on your grind and 1. SENIOR 10. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Durk, Famous dex, Lil Herb, work hard 2. Forensic Ten years? And Lil Bibby 3. Mrs. Mac because she has 11. What advice would you like to pass down to the 5. ESPN Yamajesty Lumpkins a beautiful heart future seniors? 6. Nobody 2. Math 4. No idea 7. Work hard. Play later. 9. College 5. Family Guy Dream big chase green 10. Successful 6. Not eligible to give out 8. Nothing 11. “Finish Strong! Don’t get information 7.Dreams come true but 2. English 9. Going to college and major lazy and tired” 7. None sometimes fears do to. 3. Senor Beckwith funny! my career and music produce. 8. Talent show 8. When some girl in my gym 4. Lil Herb- Same otha sh** 10. I see myself rich with a Hiram Maddox 9. Working class fell off the bleachers 5. The Flash (heart emoji) family 1. Freshmen Year 10. Well-known spoken word 9. College- St. John 7. “How many days left” 11. IDK 2. Financial Algebra artist 10. Biggest rapper in the 9. Tricoci Cosmetology 3. Ms. Martinez 11. No senioritis world School Kayla Lesain 4. Lud Foe- I’m da Man 11. Don’t do drugs 10. Well off far away from 1. Freshmen Year 5. I don’t watch TV Jayla McGhee Illinois 2. Child Care lab/ Child De- 6. Ms. Stewart 1. Senior Year DeLaura Jordan 11. Be ready for graduation velopment 8. Pep Rally 2. Forensics 1. Junior year 3. Mrs. Mitrovich. She al- 9. College- Alabama A and M 3. Mr. Jennings, he was cool 2. A.P. U.S. History with Mr. Asia Lampkin ways looked out for me. 10. Five years- getting out of and funny Bell 3. Ms. Stewart- no need to 4. Fetty Wap Ft. Drake - college. Ten years- ? 4. Bryson Tiller- Exchange 3. There’s so many, but I have explain Come My Way 11. Don’t get Ms. Nylen 5. The have and have nots to say Mr. Bell. He’s a great 7. Never discriminate how 5. Love and Hip Hop Atlanta 6. Joshua Bradley (my boy- educator, he feeds me and has people look or their sexuality 6. Jordan Calhoun Christion Malcolm friend) Phillis. What’s not to love? 9. I plan to major in fashion 7. “It is what it is” 1. When Jordan hit Mrs. Gill 7. “I’m irritated” 4. Might be and work are design, and call my bou- 8. Homecoming with a pie 8. Preparing for prom and always on replay tique… 9. I want to go into cosmetol- 2. Math graduation. Receiving a prom 5. In split between The Haves 11. Remember the people ogy and nursing 3. Mr. Beckwith proposal from my boyfriend and Have Nots and If Loving you know now in your senior 10. Successful, Happy, and 4. Lil Uzi Vert - Finessin on our senior night at the You is Wrong class because you probably maybe married Hearts basketball game 6. I got love for the class of won’t see them again. 11. “Don’t slack your senior 5. The Flash 9. Attending Eastern Illinois 2014. Jakyle Hall year! It’s very important” 6. Vyasiah Lane University 7. “It’s hard to do nothing. Janai Lasserre 7. Ni**a no 10. Nice job, nice house, and Just the thought of doing 1. Junior year Avonte Lillard 8. Homecoming financially stable something can ruin you doing 2. English 1. This current year 9. College 11. Don’t slack off. Finish nothing” Jerry Seinfeld 3. Mr. Conry 2. Math 10. School, engineer strong 8. My favorite senior mem- 4. Young T 3. Mr. Colleti 11. “Don’t slack” ory was when I got my first 5. Love and Hip Hop 4. Migos - Plan B Langston McKinley college acceptance and schol- 6. Dewayne Davis 5. Shameless Haarisah Mathis 1. Junior arship award letter. It really 7. Stop Tweaking 6. Aj Williams 1. All my years 2. Gym. lol validated all my work. 8. When I got my promise 7. Live life 2. Lunch. Lol 3. Ms. Anderson. She gave 9. I’m going out of state for ring at the end of the football 8. Coming back to wrestling pre-dentistry. game 9. I’ll be shipping out for Fort James Martin 10. 5 years: I’m going to be Sill shortly after graduation 9.Working and going to 1. Sophomore in Dental School 10. In a foreign country college 2. Gym 10 years: I’m going to be run- 10. I see myself finishing 11. Study now party later ning my own Dental office 3. Mr. Conry college and become a chef. In 4. Bring me to life and starting a family ten years I see myself owning Jeneece Lindsey 11. “Don’t get distracted. It’s 5. Clannad my own restaurant 1. I don’t have one 6. Tracy Gile okay to have fun and be live, 11. “Don’t Fail” 2. Math “HATE IT” but have priorities. Also have 7. No pain No Game 3. Ms. Zachery/ Ms Adkins/ 8. Meeting Asia Lampkin a timeline and goals set for Destiny Lee Mr. Johnson Because they are yourself. Have no fear.” 9. Going to Kendell college 1. Sophomore cool 10. Working at a bakery 3. Mrs. Franco because she is 4. Rihanna Kiss It Better 11. Do your work Asiaa Lane cool and funny 5. Dinosaur train/ Bubble 1. Freshman Year Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 SENIOR SURVEY 13

me EC all the time successful business owner Malik Morgan Patricia Miles 4. Computers - Lil Herb 1. Senior 10. Successful, making a lot 1. Freshmen year 5. Family Guy 2. English of money 2. Math 6. Benjamin Franklin 3. Mr. Conry was the most 11. “Do All your work! Don’t 3. Mr. Richardson 7. “YOLO” fun slack off!” 4. Sell Tink Dongs 8. Meeting GiGi 4. Lucci - Patience 5. Family Guy 9. College at Georgia State 5. The Walking Dead Terrence Redeaux 6. Myself 10. School=5 years No bills, 6. Breshona Randall 1. Freshman year 7. Kill em ALL!! on a yacht counting my mil- 7. Can’t say… 2. Math 8. A girl had braids but the lions= 10 years 8. Can’t say… 3. Mr. B. - he helped me my middle wasn’t finished and 11. RUN!!! 9. Ball State University freshman year and any time I we had a volleyball game 10. Accountant, very wealthy come by and the bun fell and the accountant 5. The Flash and Power Benjamin McNeil white girls were like how 11. Do what you have to do 8. Graduation 1. Freshmen did she do that with her hair. 9. Electrician 2. Art 9. Going to pastry school at 10. Living in an apartment 3. Ms. Burke Marquise Moore Kendall College with everything that I ever 4. Megalovania 1. Freshmen year 10. In five years I see my- wanted 5. Regular show 2. Math self having a house, work- 11. “Try your hardest in all 4 6. NO ONE!!! 3. Ms. Pollert because she ing and in school. And in of your years.” 7. “Geeeeet dunked on!” help me understand algebra ten years I would be married 8. Meeting my friends again better and have my own bakery. 9. South Suburban College 4. Lil Herb yea I know 11. “Take your senior year Jaybriana Reed 10. Working, traveling, Hang- 5. NBA Gametime serious and do all your 1. My freshman year ing out with friends 6. Myself work!” 2. World Films 11. “DO YOUR WORK!” 7. “What You On?” 3. Mrs. Franco, she was nice 8. Senior Night Tyrus Mitchell 7. “You’re Sick” and very funny 9. Playing basketball at 4. Bryson Tiller - Exchange Tatyana Meeks 1. My senior year 8. Becoming Single Beloit College and studying 5. Bring it 1. Junior year 2. Science 9. I plan on attending NIU accounting 6. No one 2. Math 3. Mr. Richardson, he was and to study psychology 10. Five years from now I 7. “Stop playing with me “ 3. Mr. Bell because he is a always there for you. He was 10. An graduate of college see myself successful play- 8. My favorite senior memory great teacher who made his- my favorite coach working in my field or in the ing overseas basketball. Ten was laughing in most of my tory interesting and he gave 4. Lud Foe - Cutting Up work field years from now I see myself classes. They were funny . us food. 5. Brickle Berry 11. “Stay focus it will pay off starting a family 9. Iowa State University, 4. Sorry- Justin Bieber 6. ZOEY towards the end.” 11. “Stay on top of your work working, medical field 5. The 100 7. “You smell like depression because senior year fly pass 10. I see myself working in a 6. The people who know me and regret” Nechele Raye so quick” hospital as a nurse, my house know who my crush WAS. 8. When Coach Hill cussed 1. Freshman and car and moving my mom 7. Bernice us out during halftime. “Yall 2. Art into a condo 8. Gym class in the BBC Yusef Montagueo just throwin’ sh*t off the 3. Mr. Bell 11. “Always stay on top of 9. I plan to go to college to 1. Junior year backboard!” 4. Chief Keef - Colors your work, do what you have become a computer engineer. 2. Math 9. Chicago State Universi- 5. Hit the floor to do. Theres a time and place 10. Five years from now I see 3. Ms. Stephens ty- Engineering science Auto 6. Jeremy Bella for everything. Work hard, myself having a stable career. 4. Chief Keef - Freak motive 7. “Hakuna matata” play hard, stay focused. Make Ten years from now I see 5. Walking Dead 10. Living comfortably in a 8. When me and Destiny Lee the best out of everything you myself working with my own 6. A girl nice suburb with a family. collided, into each other in a do!” place. 7. “You only live once” Being known as an top tech- volleyball game 11. “Handle your business 8. Don’t have one nician, making 6 figures. 9. Clark Atlanta, successful early instead of waiting until 9. College 11. Stay on top of your work the last minute.” 10. 2 kids, A job and my own now, it’ll help you set schol- house arships in the future Brittany Morgan 11. “Study, focus, and never 2k16 Senior Class Survey 1. Junior ring ceremony fol- give up.” Zaakira Muhammad Questions: lowed by junior prom 1. Senior 1. What was your most memorable year in high 2. Geometry; Algebra 1 Talia Miller 2. English school? 3. I don’t have a favorite 1. Sophomore year. I become 3. Ms. West 4. My whole playlist more involved 2. What was your favorite subject? 4. Don’t by Bryson Tiller 3. Who was your favorite teacher/staff member? 5. A Different World 2. Math 5. The Family Why? 6. No one because I have a 3. Ms. Rogers made me like 6. Maurice King boyfriend and I am faithful! math, Ms. Zachery made me 7. Be positive 4. What song did you play the most this year? So, my boyfriend is my crush strive for better 8. My Prom Proposal 5. What was your favorite TV show this year? 7. “You doing too much for 4. Future - News or somethin’ 9. College, Pre med 6. Who was your senior crush? ADMIT IT :-) no reason” 5. Love and Hip Hop 10. Successful in any career I 7. What was your favorite quote or saying this year? 8. Meeting my friends that I 6. J.N. may choose 8. What is your favorite senior memory? know I trust and count on 7. “You sick” 11. “Never Give up, you’re 9. What do you plan on doing after graduation? 9. College and my grandpar- 8. Senior night for basketball almost there!” (College--where, military--what branch, working-- ents got me this nice condo and football season; prom; downtown that I will be shar- what field, etc) graduation Joshua Nunn ing with my friends 9. College to be an eye doctor 10. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? 1. Junior Year 10. I see myself in LA pro- 10. Having my own business Ten years? 2. English ducing my new film 11. “DON’T TWEAK” 11. What advice would you like to pass down to the 3. Ms. Stephens/ Ms. Ousley 11. “Stay on task and do not future seniors? 4. Uber Everywhere procrastinate.” 5. Martin 6. She knows Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 14 SENIOR SURVEY

Reginald Robertson 5. I don’t watch TV 2. History 1. Freshmen 6. (708-473-3682) call me 3. Ms. Wiggins: she’s my 2k16 Senior Class Survey 3. Mrs. Adkins because she 7. “Oh, ok Awwe” mom is a great teacher and will un- 8. Graduation 4. Hey I - Young Thug Questions: derstand what you are going 9. Going to Prone state and 5. The office 1. What was your most memorable year in high becoming an accountant 6. Kiarra Moore through. school? 4. Seven Rings 10. In the kitchen 7. “ You sick” 5. That 70s show 11. “Watch your back, they 8. Watching all the fights 2. What was your favorite subject? 7. Release yourself from false are all Snakes. Everybody is 9. Chaminad Univ. in Hawaii 3. Who was your favorite teacher/staff member? starts, be yourself out get you!” 10. Traveling Why? 8. Baseball 11. “Dress for yourself, no 4. What song did you play the most this year? 9. Moraine Valley Keavona Shorter one else.” 5. What was your favorite TV show this year? 10. Being an orthodontist 1. I don’t have one 6. Who was your senior crush? ADMIT IT :-) 11. “Don’t trust your future 2. Fashion Kendra Taborn 7. What was your favorite quote or saying this trying to impress the people 3. Ms. Linhart 1. Freshman year? your aren’t going to see in the 4. Lil Durk - Mud 2. Math 8. What is your favorite senior memory? future.” 5. Love and hip hop 3. Ms. P. because she helped 6. I don’t have one me through things and she 9. What do you plan on doing after graduation? Troy Ross 7. “Awe okay” easy to talk to (College--where, military--what branch, working-- 1. Been a manager for foot- 8. I don’t have one 4. Down in the DM what field, etc) ball team 9. Going to Kishwaukee and 5. Criminal minds 10. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? 2. Math getting a apartment 6. Me, myself and I Ten years? 3. Mr. Rouse and Mr. Jen- 10. Successful, with money 7. “ You need Jesus” 11. What advice would you like to pass down to nings because they helped me and a family, my own apart- 8. Homecoming the future seniors? get thru high school ment 9. Ball State University 4. Fetty Wap Jogg 11. “Do all your work, stay 10. Graduating from college Kyla Terry 11. “Be mindful of who you 5. Family guy on track.” and going into the medical 1. Junior hang around, everyone can’t 6. Jennell Hamilton and Ker- field 2. Math be trusted or relied upon.” la Burnett Edward Smith 11. “Don’t play it’s no joke!!” 3. Mr. Rouse, he was really 7. “ When you fall down get 2. Math supportive and motivated me Dominique Thicklin back up” 3. Mr. Jensen Pamela Taiwo to go beyond my best efforts 1. Senior year 8. Making the Jefferson 9. Moraine valley, because 1. Freshman in Math. 2. P.E award, being the Football they have a auto Tech pro- 2. French 4. IDK 3. Mrs. Brogger, because she manager gram, I love working on cars 3. Mr. Conry, Mrs. Williams, 5. Bring it! was the coolest teacher to be 9.Upper Iowa University 10. Having my own business Ms. Ousley and Ms. Nylen 6. Johnathan Walker around 10. Having my own business with my father. 4. Down in the DM and Oui 7. “Pray the real live forev- 4. Chief Keef - VV in ten years still been in col- 11. Do what you can now so 5. Pretty Little Liars er and pray the folks to get 5. NFL Network lege of five years. don’t have to work hard later. 6. Davon Haynes exposed” 6. No one 11. “Don’t be lazy and do no 7. “ That’s what we gone do” 8. Not sure 9. College: JJC work because it will catch up Percy Stewart 8. Friday flyover 9. College 10. Five years: graduating to you in long run.” 1. Sophomore year 9. Arizona state university 10. 5 years from now, I see college. Ten years: good job 2. Math 10. Ten years from now I see myself working in a hospital with a family and a house Eva Richie 3. Ms. Brogger myself in a nice house and while also working on obtain- 11. “Don’t wait until senior 1. Senior 4. Exchange - Bryson tiller married. ing a degree in fashion. 10 year to get everything in 2. Forensics 5. Criminal Minds 11. Stay on track and stay years from now, I see myself order.” 3. Mrs. McNamara, because 7. “I need ends” true to your friends. married or at least planning she’s cool 8. Football season to get married and owning a Ahniya Tuckenberry 4. Rhianna - Work 9. Moving to another state house, etc. only time will tell 1. Junior year 5. The Walking Dead NC. 2. Math 6. NEVER 10. Successful Ashley Taylor 3. Mr. Conry 7. None 1. Junior year 4. Luci foe- I’m da man 8. Graduating Samuel Stokes 2. Math 5. Love and hip hop 9. College, job, moving 1. Freshman year 3. Mrs. Williams because 6. Money 10. With a job, out of state 2. Math she been with us through all 7. You irritating 11. “Always plan ahead.” 3. Mrs. Williams that’s my of our years, Mrs. Stephens 9. Going to school to be cos- mom because she gets her business metic surgeon Shawn Shelter 4. Ill Mind of Hopsin done. 10. Rich 1. Junior 5. Empire 4. Love yourz - J. Cole 11. “Stay in school, go to all 2. Psychology 6. Eriyan Brown 5. Empire your classes, get good grades 3. Mr. Hedden 7. Win some lose some 6. D.V. and do those points” 4. Let me know - Aaliyah 8. When me and Pae Pae 7. It’s almost over 5. Rick and Morty ditched and went to the city 8. My favorite senior mem- Kieron Turner 6. Iman Burns with these females ory was my days in Mrs. 1. Freshman 7. For creatures as small as 9. Going to SSC the transfer- Stephens 2. Financial algebra us, the vastness is only bear- ring to Ball state going to the 9. I plan on going to Ball 3. Ms. Williams, she’s loving, able through love reserves for Air Force State University caring be on you to make 9. Navy 10. 5 years back in college, 10. I see myself working on sure you have to do to get out 11. “Screw the status quo” 10 years my own auto shop getting my career together; I of here with a lot of kids see myself with a family and 4. S. Dot - Lights On Brandon Shield 11. Have fun starting a family. 5. Martin 1. Junior year, I did things 11. Don’t give up continue 6. Money/ Nakeia Moore 2. Accounting Arthur Squirewell to work throughout the entire 7. Man of the year, dog of the 3. Mr. Curl, he’s laid back 1. Junior year year year, my boa Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 SENIOR SURVEY 15

9. Working- good job making learned a lot from her/ Mrs. Zoe’y Wells when talent fails to work hard Jovannah Williams money don’t matter Stephens for the same reason 1. Sophomore 8. Going to prom with all my 1. When I dissected a white 10. 5 years opening up my 4. Shy Glizzy - Better days 2. Child development friends rat in Mr. Hester class, and own business, 10 years put up 5. Black ink crew 3. Ms. Nylen, she’s cool and 9. I plan on working during let my partner do all the work in a house on the heels 7. “Out of sight out of mind” Ms. Mitrovich the summer play college because I got scared. 11. “Don’t wait till the last 8. Being around everybody 4. Bricks and Mansions- Lil basketball 2. Algebra minutes to make sure your on and meeting new people and Herb 10. Working maybe overseas 3. Mr. Richardson he’s funny. track to graduate, talk to you buying new things 5. Grey’s anatomy, scandal, basketball 4. Alessia - Here counselor. Do whatever to 9. University of Arkansas and teen wolf 11. Take education very seri- 5. Steve Wilkos and Jerry make sure you graduate.” Pine Bluff and starting a 6. GOD!! ous; it’s no joke Springer career in psychology 7. Alright, and sheesh 6. Idk his name but he cute Jalen Thomas 10. 5 years from now I see 8. Senior black out Aj’Atan Williams 8. The fights and juicy ru- 1. Senior myself working while still 9. Going to the army 1. Freshman mors 2. Math attending school pursuing 10. 5 years- still in the army 3. Didn’t have one 9. Going to a community 3. Ms. Black she cool and a masters. In 10 years I see as a mechanic and working 6. Nobody college then have my cred- always made jokes myself in my career on being a trauma doctor. 7. “ I really don’t care” its transferred to a four year 4. Lucci - Unstoppable 11. “Think about what’s 10 years- living normal as a 10. Five years from now out university. I want to be in the 5. The Flash going to matter 10 years from mechanic and doctor. of college getting on my feet. nursing field. 6. Tytianna now. Listen to your elders.” 11. Stay on point and don’t Ten years from now a nurse 10. I see myself as a broke 7. I know it’s gone get better trust anyone. somewhere college student so I gotta keep my hand up Marshon Wade 11. “Do what you need to do 11. “Do everything as early 8. Terrell traveling at Thorn- 1. Senior year Cameron Wheat and get it over with.” as possible to get it out the ton taking 100 steps 2. Gym 1. Sophomore/ senior way. It’s less stressful.” 9. Culinary school 3. Mrs. Williams she was like 6. Kiara Jefferies (sopho- Charles Williams 10. Cooking food on a show a mom to me. more) 1. Freshman Anesha Wilson or opening my own restaurant 4. Chance the Rapper – Acid 9. College 2. Math 1. Sophomore year 11. “Stay on top of every- Rain 10. Five years college, ten 3. Mrs. Perry; nice 2. Math thing get things done early.” 5. Empire years orthodontist 4. Chief Keef - Check It Out 3. Mr. Ross he always help 6. B.H 5. The following me with math. Letasia Thomas 7. “ You already know” Sha’tece Wiggins 7. Lil musty 4. I Wanna Be Down remix 8. Participating in the poetry 5. The Walking Dead 1. Junior year 1. Sophomore year 8. Darius eating a jelly bean/ slam and Renaissance 6. Edward S 2. Physics 2. Gym skunk 9. Going to MSU 7. “Never let your nightmares 3. Ms. Brogger, Mr. Hedden, 3. Mrs. Stephens 9. Working; management 10. My own computer soft- take over your dreams” and Mr. Morgan they treated 4. Best friend- Young thug 10. Owning a bus ware business 8. Drumline me very nicely 8. Road trips with my best 11. “Do your work” 11. “Get your stuff done. 9. I am going to the Universi- 4. Bryson Tiller - Open inter- friend Sarah Don’t mess up. All that dra- ty of Arkansas Pine Bluff lude 9. Working, air force ma can wait.” 10. A good career 5. Martin/ Love and Hip Hop 11. “Get everything you need Atlanta before and have fun” 6. Nobody Davonte Ward 7. “Disregard boys, acquire 1. All the dances currency.” 2. Spanish Daquarius Wilson 8. Pep rally 3. Ms. Franco 1. Sophomore year 9. University of Arkansas at 4. G- Easy - Random 2. Science Pine Bluff and Dentistry 5. South Park 3. Ms. McNamara she was 10. Being a dentist having my 6. I plead the 5th really funny and we always own house and car. 7. “I don’t care! Where my talked about the walking dead 11. “Do not wait till the last headphones.” 4. Lil Herb - Retro Flow minute to get anything done” 8. Prom 5. The Walking Dead 9. Go to ISU 6. Chill Greg Thomas 10. Nowhere near here 7. “2 times” 11. “Your headphones will be 8. Me and cheese one on ones 1. This year your bestfriend.” in gym and running with 2. Science Johnny and Jazore 3. Stephens- she funny/ real. 9. I plan on going to college 4. Lud foe - I’m da man an either running track 5. Black Ink Crew 10. Five years: going to 10. Hopefully graduating 6. V- Thang Freddie Webster III school working degree while from college 7. You’re irritating 1. Junior year Denisha Williams in the air force. 8. Homecoming 2. English 1. Senior 11. “Go out strong in 11. “Don’t slack!” 9. 1 to 2 at a community 3. Ms. Wishba and Ms. Zach- 2. Math any sport/activity; and, college while working then ery 3. Ms. Brogger. She was very get out of Thornridge it 4. Young Pappy - Killa Terell Whitehead nice and cool teacher and transfer to a university feels good!” 10. Five years I see myself 5. Power 1. Representing myself as a person 8. Prom Falcon, playing sports. 4. J. Cole - Apparently just getting out of school and Bye newly minted Falcon 9. College pursuing my 2. French 4 5. Pretty little liars starting my career. Alumni! 11. “Don’t miss to many degree in Business Adminis- 3. Mr. Conry (French teach- 8. The games and pep rally tration er) he cool, supportive, and 9. College - nursing days” Thank you for your partici- 10. Graduating college find- whenever I need him, he’s 10. A successful nurse mak- pation in your education. Go ing work. In 10 years there. ing good money Deshaun Vaughn forth and be prosperous as 11. “Stay on track!” 4. Fetty Wap - Time 11. “Never wait until the last 1. Senior year your future awaits you. 5. The flash minute!” 2. Afro/ forensics 6. No comment 3. Mrs. Pierre-Louis because <3 TR STAFF 7. Hard work beat talent , she is intelligent and I Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL Volume 56 Issue 4 16 SPORTS

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Girls Softball Team Players: Seniors Allen Price Allen Price Jalen Hurst Match Scores Jalen Hurst Match Scores- Set 1: 0-6 Junior Set 2: 0-6 Set 1: 6-7 Justin Brown Set 2: 3-6 By: Kashleigh Redd Sophomore Jalen Hurst wins the Allen Price wins the Dontae Miller- match over the Eisen- I, myself, Kashleigh Redd, Battle and Coach Jackson, match against the Ezequiel Mendoza hower opponent. am a part of the softball team varsity’s coaches, are good, Francisco Cortez and I have to say we did pret- even though sometimes they Hillcrest Hawks. Jakobe Ballard ty well as long as we stuck had their bad days. Coach Kyle Domineck together and worked hard. Becker and Coach McGriggs Dontae Miller The softball team had a rough are the Junior varsity (JV) start due to the weather. This coaches. weather is so bipolar they The softball team is had to cancel the first few fighting their way through the Thornridge Varsity Baseball games in the beginning of season to win some games. the season. Once the softball Sometimes it is not all about team had played some games, winning it is about having Date Opponent Result it was a little stressful. The fun. “…as long as you all Stats: 3/21 Seton Academy 12 - 12 Tie teammates stuck together and play like winners because it 3/23 Thornton Fractional North 21 - 8 Loss helped fix the mistakes we is not all about winning” Is Thornridge Varsity: 3/28 Corliss (Chicago, IL) 13 - 8 Loss made during the game. what coach Jackson tells the 3/31 Sandburg (Orland Park, IL) 15 - 0 Loss As a team I have seen girls on the softball team. Overall 0-13-1 4/5 Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook, IL) 15 - 0 Loss some progress in our throw- Throughout the season we Conference 0-7 4/13 Thornwood 9 - 3 Loss ing, catching, and bating. Al- had a great time, we worked National Rank 11927 4/14 Thornwood 11 - 1 Loss though “somebody” got hit in hard, and tried our best. I am State (IL) Rank 434 4/16 Lindblom (Chicago, IL) 20 - 3 Loss the head twice with a softball, proud of our team. 4/23 Rich South High School 10 - 0 Loss but that is irrelevant. Coach *Information provided by maxpreps.com 4/25 Thornton High School 19 - 9 Loss 4/29 Andrew (Tinley Park, IL) 14 - 1 Loss 5/11 Lincoln-Way North 16 - 0 Loss 5/12 Lincoln-Way North High School 16 - 0 Loss 5/17 Lincoln-Way Central High School 10 - 0 Loss

*Remaining Games: 5/19 Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, IL) Location: Thornridge High School

05/23/2016 IHSA Regionals 06/01/2016 IHSA Sectionals 06/06/2016 IHSA Supersectionals 06/10/2016 IHSA State

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The girls softball team mak- Batter up! Softball team ing sure they are leading off member readies in her their bases on every pitch. stance. Thornridge Junior Varsity Baseball

Statistics: Date Opponent Result Thornridge Junior Varsity: 3/22 Hubbard 16 - 7 Loss Coach: Roland Royal 4/16 Lindblom (Chicago, IL) 23 - 3 Loss 4/16 Lindblom 13 - 10 Loss Overall 0-3 Conference 0-0

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