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Meet the New Thornridge Staff College Spotlight on Illinois State University, Western Illinois University and Northern Illinois University Fashion Spotlight AVID Looking Forward to Amazing Experiences I.C. News Imperturbable Conservatory News BOO GRAMS Spreading the Appreciation Sports:

Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL October 2014 Volume 55, Isssue 1 Isssue 55, Volume 2014 IL October Dolton, Avenue HighGrove Thornridge School 15000 Cottage Restoring the Falcon Pride Homecoming 2 The BAGPIPE October Let’s Meet the New Thornridge Staff

Ms. Pitts Mr. Zachery Ms. Steward Mr. Gillespie Ms. Moyer

From: Palos Hills, IL From: Rockford, IL From: Harvey, IL From: Harvey, IL From: Chicago, IL Attended: Amos Alonzo Attended: Rockford Jefferson Attended: Hillcrest High Attended: Hillcrest High Attended: Martin Luther Stagg High School High School School School King High School Graduate of: Lewis Univer- Graduate of: Illinois State Graduate of: Trinity Chris- Graduate of: Chicago State Graduate of: Governor State sity University tian College and Concordia University University, B.A and M.A. Teaching Area: Biology Teaching Area: Algebra and University Teaching Area: Math, Sci- Teaching Area: Reading(ED), Co-Teaches with Mr. Hester Geometry Teaching Area: High School ence, and African-American Personal Growth LVE, and Reading and Reading Foun- History English LVE dations

“I like when the ‘light bulb’-- “Interacting with young “If you don’t know where you “A man is not material “I like knowing that I am Aha moment; that ‘Oh I got adults, and seeing that light come from, you don’t know things, but your character going to educate students it now’ feeling. Students who bulb go off when they finally where you are going.” carries your greatest wealth” for themselves, and that I are willing to learn, who care get it. Everyone has been ex- can help them pursue their about their grades, and those tremely friendly and helpful. dreams. The faculty has been who have a lot of school spir- The staff seems to enjoy what very supportive and the stu- it. The list can go on and on. they do and I’m having a dents are very friendly.” It’s nice.” good time teaching and get- ting to know the students.” Inside ...... The Bagpipe

New Staff .... 2 College Spotlight .... 3 Healthy Living .... 4 Fashion Spotlight .... 4 I. C. News .... 5 Boo Grams .... 6 and 7 Editorials .... 8 and 9 Mrs. Morgan Mr. Jennings Mr. Jones Book Review ....10

From: Chicago, IL From: Chicago, IL From: Saginaw, MI Movie Reviews ....10 Attended: Saint Francis High Attended: Gordon Tech High Attended: South Shore High Sports ....11 School School School Graduate of: Clark College in Graduate of: North Eastern Graduate of: Chicago State Homecoming ....12 Dubuque, IA Illinois University-B.A. & University, B.A., Ace Amer- Teaching Area: Algebra, M.S. and Chicago State Uni- ican College of Educcation, Pre-Algebra, and Physics. versity, certificate in Physical M.A. in Education & Lead- Education. ership and M.A. in Cur- Bagpipe Editorial Staff Teaching Area: Physical riculum Instruction, and Editor-in-Chief: Brianna Burge Education at International University Staff: Kyra Bontemps, Marlon Buggs, Sakiya Darden, studied Practical Theology. Tahrae Hardy, Caleb Harris, Tamaria Hoover, “I love teaching because I Teaching Area: Chemistry James Martin,Trinity Simmons, Chelse Sims, Arianna love kids of all ages. I have and Biology Smith, A’mor Taylor, Destiny Wesley, and Krystal taught at every level. I just Williams love it. I really want to see “Its Time to Make the “The journey of a thousand Advisors: Ms. Zachery and Mrs. Joseph people succeed and it hurts Donuts.” miles.” me when they refuse.I like a lot of things about Thorn- Editorial Policy ridge. Overwhelmingly, the The Bagpipe is an open forum for student expression. students are friendly. I like Art Club The writing, editing, graphics and photography are con- how the students want to bet- Meets the first Monday tributed by students currently enrolled in the Jounalism ter themselves. It’s refreshing of the Month Class and the Bagpipe Newspaper Club of Thornridge High School. Opinion articles strictly reflect the opin- to see students want to try. in Room B106 Everyone is friendly and wel- ion of the student writer and should not be a represen- Next Meeting: Novem- coming. They are very lovely tation of the Bagpipie Staff or advisors. and I appreciate that.” October 2014 The BAGPIPE 3 College Spotlight We are AVID and We are Here! by Mr. A. Thomas

Welcome to AVID at GSU is now a four year trip to Chicago State Univer- Thornridge, we are looking university, and freshmen sity. forward to amazing expe- students are able to stay on The students experienced riences. The school year as camps. Learn more about a lecture hall setting while begun wonderfully for us! the new GSU at www.govst. receiving pertinent informa- Help us welcome the new- edu tion about CSU. For more est members of the TR Site information about CSU, visit Team: Mrs. Edgerton (AVID • Tuition: approximately www.csu.edu Here are a few 9), Ms. Pietraszewski (AVID $10,000 (approximately) facts about Chicago State 10), Mrs. Adkins (English), • Room and Board: $5,000 University: Ms. Gillenwater-Catron (approximately) • Tuition: $11,000 per year (Health/PE), Mrs. Dixon On October 1st, juniors and • Room and Board: $8,000 (Special Programs), Mrs. seniors visited Purdue Uni- per year Hosari (Special Programs), versity Calumet. The seniors • CSU offers the U-Pass for AVID Freshmen & Sophomores at Chicago State University and Ms. Hortsman (Foreign who applied had the $25 commuter students Language). This year, we also application fee waived. Here Kudos to Mrs. Martinez for congratulate the first class of are a few facts about Purdue: participated in the Demon- AVID seniors! • Tuition: $28,000 (approxi- stration Classroom series. mately) Mrs. Martinez welcomed One of AVID’s goals is • Room and Board: $10,000 faculty to observe Philosoph- to expose our students to (approximately) ical Chairs, Socratic Seminar college and career experi- • Average ACT score 25 and Team Building, all AVID ences that will assist them in Freshmen and sophomore strategies! Way to go Mrs. creating their postsecondary AVID students enjoyed a Martinez! plans. During the first quar- ter, we have been busy! We hosted Mr. Mark Crawley, Recruiting Specialist from Governors State University. He shared exciting informa- tion about the new freshmen classes and residence hall on campus! AVID Juniors & Seniors at Purdue University

State University Spotlight by Arianna Smith

As high school students, we are preparing for college during our four years of high school. College is an integral part of any student’s life. One step towards high school graduation is determining what to do very soon thereafter. This article contain helpful information about various state schools. Falcons, do you have what it takes to be accepted? The only thing left to say is...Are you ready?

Womens– Golf, Basketball, Western was founded in 1899 Law, Social Work, Zoology, minors, nine pre-professional Volleyball, Soccer, Track & as a western Illinois state Journalism, Youth develop- programs, and 79 graduate Field, Tennis, etc. normal school. As the nor- ment, women studies, Health programs, including a Col- mal school grew it became service management, Fire lege of Law, and over 20 areas Majors: Western Illinois State Teach- science and hundreds more. of study leading to doctoral Illinois State has many er College. degrees. NIU was ranked 177 majors such as, Art-Graphic out of 206 of national univer- Illinois State University (ISU) Design, Arts Technology, Ac- GPA requirement: 3.00 sities. Acceptance Rate : 69% (2013) counting, Business Teacher ACT Requirement: 21 School Colors : Red & White Education, Criminal Justice, Mascot : Northern Illinois Communication Studies , Mascot: Western Bulldog University Victor E. Huskie Illinois State University, Dance Performance, Early Undergraduates: 11,300 Enrollment: 21,138 founded in 1857, which Childhood Education, Geog- Postgraduates : 2,300 is one of the oldest public raphy, Social Work, Nursing, Motto: Higher values in Sports: universities in Illinois. ISU Media Mass, Secondary Edu- higher education. Northern Illinois University Mens - Baseball, basketball, grants a variety of doctoral cation, and so much more. (NIU) Football, Soccer, Wrestling degrees emphasizes teaching Sports: and Tennis and conducts a moderate Mens- Baseball, Basketball, Acceptance Rate: 56% (2013) Womens- Basketball, Cross amount of research. Track & Field, Swimming, Colors: Black & Cardinal Country, Golf, Gymnastics etc. Colors: Black & Cardinal Soccer, Softball, Tennis and GPA requirement: 3.00 Womens- Golf, Soccer, Vol- volleyball ACT Requirement: 22 leyball, Softball, basketball, Northern Illinois Universi- etc. ty, founded in 1895, in also Motto: Learning Today, Mascot- Reggie Redbird part of the expansion of the Leading Tomorrow Enrollment: 18,714 (2014) Majors: Western Illinois have normal school program. NIU Western Illinois University hundreds of major such as has seven degree-granting Sports: (WIU) Athletic Training, Physical colleges that together offer Mens - Baseball, Basketball, Acceptance Rate : 66% (2010) Education, Marking, Broad- more than 60 undergraduate Football, Track & Field, etc. Colors: Purple & Gold casting- New, Nursing, Pre- majors, 70 4 The BAGPIPE October 2014

Join VOICES of TR Tuesdays in the Cafeteria @ 3 pm Healthy Living Any questions...see Mrs. Williams in D213 Eating Right...Feeling Better! by Kyra Bontemps Exercising ferent kinds of Environment Regularly salads and sand- After school at TR wiches, there are The environment you are able to go also veggie pizzas you put yourself in to the weight room and chicken wraps. will play a big role and/or bike room if There are many in your healthy liv- you’d like. Partici- recipes and tips on- ing. If you surround FASHION SPOTLIGHT! pating in P.E is also line that will better yourself with peo- a good daily exer- your eating habits. ple who sit around cise. You should Drinking a lot of all day, eating junk ESSENTIAL TIME!!!!!!!! exercise regularly, soda and caffeine is food, and not per- by Chelse Sims depending on your also very unhealthy sonally taking care age, and make sure for you. REMEM- of themselves then Hello Fashion model look. Peacoats, Parkas, Moto Boots/Boots to include a rest BER, every cooked you too will start Freaks! The top Bombers, Poodle You don’t have to day. Never overdo meal isn’t a healthy to form the same essentials to have Urban Outfitters material coats,etc. own a pair of Dr. yourself. If you are meal. habits, whether you in your closet are Shrunken Pocket This is essential Martens to have a little self-con- notice it or not. items that everyone Tee- White $18.00 because when it’s some fashionable, scious you don’t Personal Hygiene Surround yourself should own .That’s freezing, cold and fresh moto boots. have to go to a gym with people that why they are essen- windy, it’s nice to There are all kinds or hire a personal Personal hygiene you know will have tials, duh! If you pick up and go. of boots you don’t trainer, many peo- is also a big part a positive influence don’t have them, have to limit your- ple like to work out of healthy living. on you. consider purchasing Try Forever 21’s self. Go buy some in the comfort of Washing your them. Shawl Collar Bou- nice boots and not their own home. hands, washing Also, consider sign- cle Coat. the off brand or your hair, brush- ing up for Fitness Black Denim spin off of a Dr. Eating Right ing your teeth, and & Nutrition here at Now whether Marten, something showering daily are TR next year. It will these black jeans with quality. With Eating right is a big very important. Ev- be fun and informa- are high rise or Leather Jacket this added addition part of healthy liv- eryday your body is tive! mid-rise, never Everyone needs a you’ll be just fine. ing. You should eat being exposed to all low-rise; this piece leather jacket. You at least three meals types of germs that is timeless and can wear this fall BDG Ankle-Strap a day (breakfast, can seriously hurt can be paired with to spring. It’s also Leather Ankle Boot lunch and dinner). your mental and anything. You can another timeless BDG Ankle-Strap In the cafeteria here physical wellbeing. achieve plenty of essential. Opt for Leather Ankle Boot at TR you have the TR also gives you looks with these minimalist colors. Cream Sweater/ $99.00 option of hot lunch the option of taking pants. Blouse or cold lunch. Cold a shower after your Cream is the way lunch meaning dif- P.E period. Urban Outfitters to go! If you do not BDG Twig Super like white, this is High Rise Jeans- more of what you Pink Black Ink $64.00 want. Ribbon Inc. Pink Ribbon Inc. is a New York regis- tered, internationally operating charity •Handbag organization aimed to create a global A handbag is community to support breast cancer Trainers needed because patients, survivors and their families all Good trainers are you can pair it over the world. The Pink Ribbon website Nike Air Maxs and with almost every supports the community by facilitating Nike Roshes. There article of clothing forums and blogs where thoughts, expe- fashionable and can Watch you put on. It is rience and information can be shared. be worn everyday When your phone an everyday piece. Pink Ribbon is dedicated to raising if need be. They is dead or your car Go for handbags breast cancer awareness and funding for aren’t a lot, very clock is not work- that will fit your breast cancer research. White Tee affordable, cute and ing, and when no everyday need and Find out more at www.pinkribbon.com This can be a loose sporty. one is around you look. Find Forever fit tee, regular tee, that has a phone; 21 Wrapped Faux or v-neck. This you have a watch. Leather Crossbody. The Healthy High School Challenge ends on Friday, October piece is timeless This is an essential, 31st. There’s still time to help our Student Council win the and can be worn no need to ask why. top prize of $4,000. Earn points by purchasing combo meals when you real- Also, a watch just in the cafeteria, healthy snacks or beverages on the challenge ly don’t feel like looks good. list. Better yet, double the points you earn by purchasing the dressing up. This “featured” healthy snack, beverage or entrée highlighted in can be thrown on the cafeteria. Now’s the time to make our push and win the just for a quick run Coat Healthy High School Challenge. For the latest results, check Pictures courtesy of Urban or get an off-duty There are numer- Outfitters , Google Images out the Healthy High School Challenge on Facebook. ous kinds of coats. and Pinterest. October 2014 The BAGPIPE 5 I.C. News Imperturbable Conservatory News

Spotlight on the Calendar of Spotlight on the Most Valuable Events Most Valuable Stu- Teacher dent November 12 S.A.V.E. Gun by A’mor Taylor Violence Aware- by A’mor Taylor ness Day

In recognition of November 15 This issue’s student the Most Valuable IMEA Jazz spotlight is in rec- Teacher/Teacher Festival ognition of Ariana of the Month, TR Byrd based on her recognizes November 18 many accomplish- Ms. Brogger. FCCLA Career ments through her Connection Event academic career. Her motivation to November 19-21 become a teacher: Her GPA: 3.9 Fall Play She used to explain down the material her determination how to do math so that they can and now she is a Extra-Curricular: to partake in ex- leader is that she November 22 to her high school better understand junior in college. NHS, FCCLA, tra-curricular activ- takes responsibility IMEA Band Fes- peers and she liked it. Ms. Brogger con- G-Wave, NTHS, ities also. for her actions. She tival it. tributes a lot of Student Board (Sec- is passionate and Her Advice: time to her aca- retary), Jefferson Her Advice: She joyous in everything November 25 Extra-Curricular: Be positive and demic career. If you Awards (co-chair- advises her peers to she does. If you SWSC Novice Co-Sponsor of don’t give up”. see her, thank her man), Marching find the positivity in don’t know Ariana Speech Black History for her wonderful Band (Jammers) everything that they introduce yourself Tournament @ TR Month Committee, Memorable Mo- contributions to do in life. She says because she is one and ment: your learning envi- Ariana spends that this has helped person that can November 27 Sponsor of Fellow- When she had a ronment. about 9-10 hours her and can take brighten someone’s Thanksgiving Day ship of Christian student that was in in school every day anyone far in life. day in a second. Athletes 3 homeless shelters, and also attends December 1 junior in college. school on the week- The thing that World AIDS Day She helps her stu- but still came to ends sometimes makes Ariana a dents by breaking school because of December 3 Mathletes IV Coming Soon.... December 6 Talk To Tiff... TR & Elk- Place Grove Speech Invitation- Hey Falcons al ,there is a new section in the pa- December 9 per,“Talk to Tiff…” D205 Student Students and staff Board Meeting can “Talk to Tiff” Your about anything! December 10 She is going to Scholastic Bowl keep it real! Math III problems, girl- friend/boyfriend December 14 problems, or help TR Band Winter to decide what Ad Concert @ 3pm color you should wear to prom. She December 16-18 can answer it all. Final Exams This is anonymous so there is no need December 18 to sign your name, Band Clinic Col- unless you really lege Night want to! The best Here letters will have December 19 a response in the Make-up Final school newspaper Exams so if you submit one, MAKE SURE End of the Semes- YOU CHECK THE ter 1 PAPER FOR YOUR Join the Bagpipe RESPONSE! Drop The Marching Falcons win 2nd place in the Show Style and Most your letters in the Newspaper Staff! Dynamic Band categories on October 18, 2014 at the Rich Cen- Bagpipe locker in tral High School Band Festival Competition. the B2 hallway!! 6 The BAGPIPE October 2014 BOO GRAMS

Kiyanna Anderson Shazea Nathan Emily Akin DaJon Torrence Hey Bae, you should know Paul Haritos Your energy and aim for Hey you’re beautiful and I who this is. I want you to greatness makes you a leader love you with all my heart. I DaJon, know you’re my everything You’re really cool people and by example! Keep striving for did not expect meeting you all You have been a great addi- and more. 9-26-13 btw kinda been crushing ;) your dreams! Stay focused on this happening to me. tion to AVID. You are a great Jessica Sanders AP Buddy the goal! Kenny role model for those around Ms. Brogger you. Keep up the good work! Adonna Dawkins Reilly Jackson Mrs. Perkins-Udu I know what you did last S.A.V.E Steppers and Hey! I have a crush on you summer!!!! Dun , dun , Committee you’re a good football player. Dunn I cheer for you and I spoke to Samantha Posley Anonymous Keep up the good work you at the game, and you’re Mrs.Robinson-Sabbat and very cute. You are a good role model Mrs. L. Joseph Ms.Ousley to those around you. You You are my Boo because you are smart, hardworking, and are the best mother and you determined. I admire when have done a great job with Ameenah Salaam you took your time to volun- my now teenage Ms. Gillenwater-Catron You have strong opinions teer for the tornado victims. daughter. You are my boo because you and a great personality. Get Mrs. Perkins-Udu Mrs. S. Jackson are my mini-me. Your are the right platform and your the most dependable person voice will be heard! Stay Shanika Williams I know. I am blessed to have focused on the goal! Madana Hyppolite Hey Bae, just wanted to say you on my team. Ms. Brogger I love you infinite times in- Love you! Thank you for checking on finite times infinite XOXO Mrs. S. Jackson me. I appreciate it. You have Jasmine Parkerson a wonderful spirit. Don’t let anyone take that away! Journalism 101 Club & Staff Mrs. Perkins-Udu Keep working hard! Ms. Zachery

Umani(Yamoni) Wright Kenny I LOVE YOU BABY!!! Your are well-spoken and fu- E. ture-minded. It is so exciting to watch you discover what Julius Smith you want to pursue next. Your mature and composed Stay focused on the goal! manner makes people want to listen. Ms.Brogger Remember, people are al- ways watching. Stay focused on the goal! Student Council Shakria McCoy Ms. Brogger Dae-Junique Depillars Thanks for all you do!! You have so many great Ms. Zachery Erykah, Arianna, Tabitha, qualities, expound on them, You lead by example! You Ms. Perkins- Udu Alexis and Jayda you ladies because that will build you Thank you for being the best are mature and well-spoken. You are a great teacher. Keep rock!!! into a successful young wom- co-sponsor ever!! Stay focused on the goal! up the good work! Ms.Ousley an. Thank you for worrying Mrs. Joseph Ms. Brogger about me! Ms.Brogger Imperturbable conservatory Mrs. Perkins-Udu Dawn Clark Libasse Diop Your determination and fo- You show growth and im- cus are obvious! Stay focused Mrs. Stessl Aereeon Frederick provement every step. You on the goal! I appreciate you! Alana Fisher-Carter You are capable of great have established yourself as things! Maintain focus on Ms.Brogger Mrs.Joseph a role model and leader. Stay Thanks for being a reliable what you want to be and focused on the goal! and trustworthy best friend, accomplish! Stay focused on Ms.Brogger but I still don’t like you. the goal. A’mor Taylor Ms.Brogger

Rashaan Morris Mr. Zachery Rashaan you are very smart, Mrs. Joseph Hey Big Brother! use that along with your abil- Love ya! ity to be a role model and you Thanks for being my right Ms. Zachery will go far. and left hand! Mrs. Perkins-Udu Ms. Zachery Mrs. Chapman You are my boo because Adedayo Ogunsanya Jalen Fisher you are the glue that holds Destinee Johnson Thank you for helping me Jawan Roger it all together with a smile. Blondie!!! out all the time. You are You display maturity and con- Your development is going You greet everyone with a You have always been a joy. sweet and continue to be fidence, continue to develop to bring you success. wealth of warmth each day You have a great attitude that way. I love that you are those qualities. You are on the Good Job! and brighten up our lunch. and wonderful work ethic. reliable and hardworking. road to success. Mrs. Perkins-Udu Thanks! Mrs. Perkins-Udu Mrs. Perkins-Udu Mrs. Perkins-Udu October 2014 The BAGPIPE 7 BOO GRAMS

Rey Campos Ms. T. Waller Karen Wilmore Lawyranna Gardener Antoine Jones You are my Boo, because you Hoooooooooomes, try so very hard. I love your BEST SISTER! You are my best friend in the You are my Boo, because you I love you!!!! personality and smile. I am Jasmine Wilmore whole wide world and I love are a great addiction to my You are AMAZERFUL and very proud to have you on youuuu!!! family. I love you son. You the BEST, best friend anyone board. Monique Norton Arianna Smith make me very proud to be could ever ask for! Mom #2. You’re my heart and Kiera Newell You are AMAZINGGGG!!!! Trena Brown Ms. Jackson SMILEEEEE! I LOVE YOU BABY A’mor Taylor It has been so great having MAMA!!!! Continue to stay involved in Ronaldo Wallace you in AVID. You came in Bree extra activities and you will You’re my favorite pet! strong. And have been a continue to be a well-round- Anonymous Your hard work, discipline, great addition. Thank you ed student. and good communication Tytianna Murray Mrs. Perkins-Udu skills have earned you re- George Lee Eric Price spect. This next phase will be You are like the most awe- Janasha Jones even greater. Stay focused on You’re the apple of my eye, some person ever. You are my Boo because you the goal! I love you Queen Jay. boy you are my baby. Love you new best friend. always have my back. I know Ms. Brogger Tanasha Jones Anonymous Anonymous I don’t always express it; but, I do appreciate all that you Capt. Williams do. You are a great friend and colleague. You are my Boo, because you Mrs. S. Jackson are the most considerate per- son I know. Please don’t ever Destiny Wesley change; you are the best and most supportive. Determined! That is what Ms. S. Jackson, you are! Keep pushing for- Athletic Director ward with all of your dreams. Stay focused on the goal! Terranesha Williams Jasmine Davis I have always known how smart you are. Continue to Through adversity you have stay dedicated to putting that continued to be a great stu- in writing. You have grown dent. Keep up the good work so much when it comes to Mrs. Perkins-Udu your attitude. I am proud of you! Tishauna Edwards Mrs. Perkins-Udu Your kindness, energy, and enjoyment of life are obvious. Alex Lafrano I’m excited to see you keep coming out of your shell. Stay You are my Boo because I focused on the goal! have known you the longest Ms. Brogger and you have been a great friend through thick and thin. You are the best at keep- Ms. Zachery To My Boo--Ms. Zachery: Nicholas Gatlin ing our grounds beautiful and game ready! Congratulations on your new role as the Newspaper Sponsor. I know that you will take the Bag- pipe to new heights. Much Success, Mrs. Stephens. Your wit is amazing! I laugh Mrs. S. Jackson sometimes… Mrs. Perkins-Udu

Nadia Watkins Join a Club or Activity Melody Johnson Your willingness to commu- Victoria Edwards Ninti Smith-El Chavona Hall I appreciate your desire to nicate regularly with your You are the awesomest per- improve yourself and move teachers is encouraging. Your Your positive spirit is en- son on the planet! You are so focused and out of your comfort zone. energy and positive spirit lightening. Stay that way! Bachir dedicated to band and your You can do this! Stay focused have won you the friendship Thank you for always letting academic success. Make on the goal! of your peers. Stay focused me know you appreciate me. your senior year the best. on the goal! Ms. Brogger Mrs. Perkins-Udu Adonna Dawkins Stay focused on the goal! Ms. Brogger Ms. Brogger Mr. Walton Erykah Williams You are a great young lady, Jayda Lewis and the sincerity you have You are my boo because we Your kindness and desire to Kiana Williams You have really shown pride shown over the past 3 years are starting over and re- improve yourself is inspi- in your work! Remember, is sure to be a quality that building. You have been very rational. You are worthy of Kiana, it is good to see you you are capable of success; helps you to be successful consistent. I believe we make the compliments from your are starting on a positive don’t let anything hold you in the criminal justice field. a great team and together teachers. Stay focused on the note with your attitude and back. Stay focused on the Stay focused! we are going to make great goal! grades. Good job! goal! Mrs. Perkins-Udu things happen at TR. Ms. Brogger Mrs. Perkins-Udu Ms. Brogger Mrs. S. Jackson 8 The BAGPIPE October 2014 Opinions In all honesty, this school has a Please Join Us who we have grown to love, In every generation there are Do You Care? bad name. Thornridge has a bad for Graduation be there for the most import- naysayers who only wish to By A’mor Taylor name because we as a whole ant achievement in our lives. spread negativity, and for do not support it, including the So why is it that every some of us students those Do teachers actually care teachers. Last year a picture of by Brianna Burge our school was posted on social year during graduation only are the people closest to about their students or was Editor-in-Chief media and mocked because of a handful of staff mem- getting a Bachelor’s Degree us. For some students their our low number of graduating bers actually attend? These in education just the easy way Every year there is an extra-curricular activity is students. Nobody said anything, people who have been there out? This may be a rhetori- annual cycle; seniors gradu- the only escape from the nobody cared. That’s how to see us transform from cal question, but it leaves the ate and freshmen enter into real world. The relationship graduation is looked at, nobody the small freshmen we were boggled. It’s hard to imagine a new chapter of their lives. that students form with their a teacher that you have a close cares. The teachers do not seem into the mature young adults As a person speaking from teachers or sponsors is often bond with missing something to want to be a part of it, and we are, are often absent for that just adds to our bad repu- experience, high school is a a deep one. A lot of students important to you, but in district the most important day in a tation. When it is all said and journey. Walking through the don’t have that moral support 205 it’s more than common. student’s high school career. done we may not be everyone’s threshold and into this new from those closest to them; The most important event that All teachers should attend so having that one teacher, is so casually missed is the high favorite school, but we should world we experience a mul- be our favorite school and graduation, especially since who was there when they school graduation. It’s appall- titude of things. In the past support it they are a big part of why ing that a journey that was hard four years I have grown from needed encouragement, at In a simple moment the students are graduating. and time consuming can be the meek and timid young graduation would mean more loved ones can be taken away High school is a journey and missed in the blink of an eye girl into a mature young to that student then anything. or someone’s home life can be honestly we all have that one with no question in a teachers woman. The people we come As young people we need a story people don’t even want teacher, whom without we mind. When it all comes to an across throughout our years the love and support from end and a student’s eyes travel to read about in the news, so would not have made it. in high school are all les- our elders, especially from the crowd, they hope to see the they create a bond or a form Every year at graduation a support system in school. sons within themselves. The the teachers who we spend person that had a hand in their the gymnasium is filled with Teachers become a form of a teachers we have or even a good majority of our days accomplishments. Teachers the graduates’ loved ones. family just as friends or any just converse with can help with. Graduation is only a should be there! Notice I said loved ones few hours out of a teacher’s There are a lot of ben- other individual at school, who us surpass many hardships provides support. Students need meaning not just parents and day, and those few hours can efits when it comes to being a and help to mold us into the those “family members” there family, but friends as well. teacher and even though salary people we are meant to be. mean the world to a student. just as a form of a support sys- This large group of graduate doesn’t make that list, changing The people we encounter Teachers, graduation may tem. School has become a safe supporters should include the someone’s life should. The day throughout our four years of seem like another day at haven for students all around teachers, who deserve some of reckoning is when the hard high school leave an im- work, an unpaid day at work, the world and teachers have credit for getting us through work of teachers and students pression, especially the ones but think of the students who come together on graduation become people that they can the struggle. We are in who taught us. As a senior it have grown close to your day. That day teachers benefit trust and look up to. As a teach- school for 180 days, which er if you care about a student is important that the people heart. Everyone needs that from their hard work because means teachers work for 180 you should want to be there for who helped to get us across sense of support. In addi- the students they pushed are days right? WRONG! Teach- support, especially the ones that that stage be present at that tion graduation is not just making their last step in his ers have vacations and sick a day of celebration for the high school career. Graduation you know need it. When it’s all special moment in our lives; said and done school should be days just like any other job, graduates, but also a day for is the last step in this journey, thereby, all teachers should more than the dreadful place so why not come in on a day especially for senior teachers. attend graduation. teachers to feel pride in all that students come to. It should of celebration, paid or not. Not only is graduation a cele- Delving into this new of the hard work they put in. be a home, somewhere that Graduation is not just a cel- bration for students, but also a chapter of our lives, we as Teachers you should come students feel safe and teachers ebration of the students who celebration for teachers. Teach- students tend to cling and to graduation, because it is are a big part of that. Once a are getting their diplomas, ers help students learn to make gravitate towards the people a moment to reflect on the it in this crazy world; because teacher becomes such a big part but also a day of celebration who support us. Being a part minds you helped to mold. It without knowledge, everything of a student’s life, the gradua- for the teachers who helped tion shouldn’t be a forced thing of an extra-curricular activi- wasn’t easy for both parties, is impossible. Teachers, if you to make it possible. Teachers it should be an honor. ty, we especially form strong but we did it together. You don’t feel like you have a cer- have a very important job, All teachers should come to bonds with the sponsor. As support sporting events, tain student to celebrate, come and that is to help shape the the graduation period there’s no students we often see this concerts, plays, and compe- and celebrate yourself and all future. For that very reason other way to put it. sponsor as a second parent or titions, so why not support graduation is also a day to a role model. It is important the finish line of what high celebrate them as well for a that these staff members, school is all about; Gradua- job well done. tion! Letters to the editor and reader responses can be dropped with these strangers. Did you and that their overall goal is off in the Bagpipe locker in the B2 hallway for review and Day at the even ask if these dental assis- to help prevent oral diseases. possible publishing. tants were licensed? Did The people who worked on ~Bagpipe Staff Dentist you even ask if the tools the By Brianna Burge & Sakihya Darden they were using were ster- students were licensed dental Once the female dental as- All in all the Universal On Friday September 5th, ilized? Do you even know assistants whose duties were sistant cleaned my teeth, Dr. Dental Clinic was not a com- 2014, many Falcon students what they were officially patient preparation, teeth Ramaha examined my teeth. pletely bad experience, but it went to B108, the former art doing to your teeth? cleaning, and instrument The procedure that the dental should cause you to really room, for a complimentary Many questions swarmed sterilization. If students need assistant performed on me question your decisions. The free teeth cleaning by Uni- around Universal Dental further assistance as far as was a simple, 15 minute, sanitation may have been up versal Dental Clinics, which Clinics and the things the oral care they will be in- subpar, teeth cleaning; they to par this time, but what they signed up for at registra- student body did not know. structed to visit their dentist left the examination to Dr. about next time? tion. Twice a year Universal The Dr. Ramaha was asked or the Universal Dental Clin- Ramaha. Remember no one can Dental Clinics makes a stop simple questions such as, the ic office in Orland Park. In an interview with a stu- force you to do anything at many different schools company’s name, what they Of course the good doc- dent; he was asked about his that you are not comfortable throughout the Chicagoland do, who are the people oper- tor would tell two reporters experience and if he ques- with. Question, observe, and area; some students are al- ating on the students, how is that everything is clean and tioned the people operating be aware, just because it is ready on file with them. Led the sanitation, is this volun- that the job he and his team on him. The student replied offered by the school doesn’t by Dr. Ahmed Ramaha and tary program, and for what are doing is great, but up[on that “I had a pretty good den- mean that it is 100 percent Dena Rasheed, a group of purpose did they choose closer inspection, everything tal experience and the only safe. Do not trust everything dental assistants began work- Thornridge High School. Dr. is not what it seemed. As far thing I would change is the that everyone says, do your ing on students. Sounds great Ramaha’s response was that as sanitation goes, all of the fact that I did not question own investigating. and trustworthy right, but the government covers the tools that were used on me the people who were work- maybe you were too trusting majority of their school visits were fresh and sanitized. ing on my mouth.” October 2014 The BAGPIPE 9 Opinions Attention All Stu- he spanked his 4-year-old forgot in that moment that not always agree with our dents: Do you have an son with a switch, which his son is only 4-years-old, parents’ methods, so we Spanking: opinion? Is there something is a tree branch with all the therefore a simple hand or make the decision as future that is just eating you up leaves plucked off. Person- belt would suffice. Spanking parents to not follow certain Discipline or inside, and you need to let ally, I have never been hit as a disciplinary method is methods that were thrust it out? Are you tired of bot- with a switch, but I can only not considered child abuse, upon us. Adrian Peterson is Child Abuse? tling up your feelings and imagine the pain it causes but it is when you go too far not an incompetent man and need an outlet? Well look By Brianna Burge to an older child yet alone and cause a lot more than a may have taken his anger out no further...Join Journalism Editor in Chief a 4-year-old. Even though momentary pain where you on his son 101 Club and exprerss your- Peterson was unaware of the are crossing the border to The line between dis- self in the school newspaper. On September 12, 2014, sharpness of the end of the child abuse. cipline and child abuse is the Minnesota Vikings run- switch, it is still no excuse Adrian Peterson’s visible. Many can argue that We are now extending an ning back Adrian Peterson for his actions. A switch is a defense for his methods is that is all they know and open invitiation to all inter- was indicted for spanking spanking meant for an older how he was brought up as a therefore they repeat the cy- ested parties who want to his 4-year-old son with a child, and it is because of child and so that may be all cle, but as evolutionary crea- write and be heard! switch. This has been a hot the boy’s age that many are he knows. As humans we tures you can choose to go news topic as it relates to against Peterson’s method of are evolutionary creatures a different route. In Adrian Where: B220 many peoples’ lives. Where discipline. and capable of change. We Peterson’s case he may have When: Thursdays @ 3:05-5 is the line drawn between I am a strong believer in do not always agree with some remorse for the sever- discipline and child abuse? the fact that a parent should our parents’ methods, so we ity of his son’s disciplinary For more information please This controversial story be allowed to parent and make the decision as future punishment, but feeling bad See Ms. Zachery in B220 or brings about an interesting discipline how they see fit, parents to not follow certain about the act after it is com- Mrs. Joseph in the library. questions, is spanking your so long as it is not detrimen- methods that were thrust mitted is not sufficient. I do child bad thing? As a person tal to the child’s well-being. upon us. Adrian Peterson is not believe Peterson should who was spanked from time Therefore, I understand Adri- not an incompetent man and face jail time or lose his job, to time as a child, I would an Peterson’s anguish in the may have taken his anger but I do believe he deserves say that spanking your child fact that the police are trying out on his son improperly, to miss out on a few games. is not a bad thing because to tell him how to discipline but it does not excuse his Spanking is a common I turned out just fine, if not his child; however Peterson actions. Adrian Peterson’s parental disciplinary prac- better. However, I do believe crossed the line. There is a defense for his methods is tice that straddles the fence there is a line that needs to medium-sized line between how he was brought up as a between discipline and child be drawn between discipline discipline and child abuse. child and so that may be all abuse. I don’t believe it to be and child abuse. Small children should never he knows. As humans we are wrong, but it is easy to cross Parents everywhere be spanked with a switch no evolutionary creatures and the line. discipline their children, but matter the offense. Peterson capable of change. We do Little Known Fact: certain behaviors are not spanking a child is the way and beating a child are two According to author Paul To Be or Not to allowed. Saying that Peter- to start this off. totally different things and A. Jones: As a verb rather son is wrong for spanking his Spanking a child can pre- spanking is definitely more Be…Spanked than a noun, owl means “to son is like saying our justice vent so many of the things acceptable. Therefore, to all by A’mor Taylor act wisely, despite knowing system is also wrong because that are happening in this day the Adrian Peterson’s in the nothing.” Spanking in the 21st cen- in America there are punish- and age. I’d be getting car- word, continue to do your ments for every unacceptable ried away to say that it could best, just do it in moderation. tury should come with a Join us for a riveting learn- behavior. If a child is not prevent cancer for all of the child care class, because that ing experience and add taught right from wrong at smart mouthed individuals seems to be something ado- knowledge to your sagacity. lescents need. In 2014, there a young age then they will reading this that always has continue to do wrong be- a rhetorical question to ask were many crimes commit- Journalism 101 Club ted by reckless teenagers that cause they do not know any , but it could improve the could have been avoided by better. Spanking a child is crime rates. Children that Did you draw that? Wow, you should be featured in good discipline measures at a stepping stone to having are not properly taught at a the Bagpipe! home. In actuality, some of them know what behavior is young age usually end up these crimes could have been okay versus not okay. doing what they please. Most Starving...or not, artists have your favorite drawing fea- avoided if these children had Spanking is a very popu- of the things that our youth tured in the next issue of the Bagpipe. Being published a parent in household instead lar way to instill discipline. are doing now are bad. May- looks great on your college resume, & traditional resume. of a friend. When it comes to Come to think about it, be, just maybe, if they were decision making, spanking a without discipline a person correctly punished as they Bring all submissions to Ms. Zachery in B220 or Mrs. Jo- child isn’t always what a par- cannot have a stable life. were growing up they would seph in the library anytime BEFORE November 24. ent wants to do, but in this Discipline sets off an alarm know that consequences are day and age it’s what they in a person’s head that tells always around when needed. Late submissions not guaranteed to be in the next issue. need to do. them what they’re supposed Sometimes children need In the real world cer- to do. Discipline is the rea- to be more than told to not tain things will not be toler- son that this essay is being do something. They need a ated. Children need to learn written instead of watching little reminder of what could Do you need points for your from an early age in order to Twilight. It is the reason that happen. In order to avoid jail Place senior project? avoid the severe consequenc- in every grade there is a top and lower the crime rates, es that they will later have to ten. It’s also the reason that kids need to be spanked so The Journalism 101 Club is endure if they miss this life Adrian Peterson spanked his that their common sense Your seeking graphic design art- lesson. Spanking a child may son. At a young age disci- factor can be reestablished. ists. If computers are your be too harmful in the eyes pline is first introduced to a Spanking is a lesson learned interest, join us in B220 of some, but it curbed the child. This teaches them to that can be helpful in the Thursdays from 3:05-5pm. bad behaviors of many. One do what they’re supposed to future do. This trait can be ap- 21st century children Ad such person who has been Sports Analyst Wanted! plied to every aspect of life need a spanking. It can be affected by this controversy Who: Journalism 101 Club whether its school or a job the end all be all if peo- is Adrian Peterson (an NFL When: Thursdays from 3:05- or anything for that matter. ple allow it to be. When it receiver for Minnesota Vi- Where: B220 kings) who spanked his son Discipline will always be comes to disciplining a child, Here in order to show him that needed throughout life and spanking is okay. Spanking 10 The BAGPIPE October 2014 Book and Movie Reviews “I Know Why The Caged Bird “The Maze Runner” Sings” by Trinity Simmons by Trinity Simmons

Living in Stamps isn’t easy I recommend this book for The Maze Runner is a boys, who call themselves for the children, specifically all High School students. complete thriller, filled with Gladers, when he arrives. Maya. She struggles with This book introduces multi- sci-fi action and violence. There is a separate group multiple racial encounters. ple themes, such as racism, The movie is originally called the Runners. This One example is when a love, and identity. As a based off of the best-sell- group of boys is responsible white dentist refuses to help reader, I found identity to ing book The Maze Runner for going through the Maze treat her rotting tooth, even be the strongest theme. Part written by James Dashner. whenever the doors open Title: I Know Why the when money was loaned to of the storyline deals with This film is a 20th Century during the day. In order for Caged Bird Sings him by Maya’s grandmother. Maya being racially judged, Fox motion picture. It was Thomas and the Gladers to Published: 1969 Another example occurs and she must find a way to directed by Wes Ball, who escape the Maze, they must Author: Maya Angelou when an employer insults feel okay about being in her has also directed Beginners work together to defeat the Recommend: Yes Maya by calling her Mary on own skin. (2010) and A Work in Prog- Grievers and find a way out Rating: 4.1 purpose. As the book con- ress (2002). The movie was through the Maze. tinues, an unexpected visit What I liked most about released into theaters on This autobiographical occurs from the children’s this book is how relative in September 19th, where it I enjoyed watching this novel gives its readers a father takes the children to can be for readers. As youth, reached $32,512,804 on its movie mainly because of the look into the life of the live with their mother in St. we sometimes deal with opening weekend. The mov- action it contained. It keeps author, Maya Angelou. She Louis, Missouri. family issues or even issues ie stars Dylan O’Brien, Kaya you guessing on what will takes a journey that spans with people we encounter Scodelario, and Will Poulter occur next. her experiences as a child From then on, things with on a day to day basis. It as the main characters. and as a young lady. Maya become even more difficult can be a struggle, but in the I highly recommend anyone Angelou is known for writ- for Maya. She encounters end, the results most likely Thomas, a teenage boy, to see this movie, especially ing great literary works such being sexually abused by turn out positive. I find that is the main character in the if they’re into sci-fi films. as Gather Together in My her mother’s boyfriend, Mr. Maya Angelou expresses this movie. He is imported Another good option is to Name (1974), The Heart of Freeman, which eventually point very well in her book. by an elevator into a place read the book before seeing a Woman (1981), And Still I creates a court case where he Not only will you read about called the Glade, where he the movie. Reading first Rise (1978) and I Shall Not is found guilty. what struggles she had, but remembers nothing besides may provide more info in Be Moved (1990). you will also read about how his name. The Glade is detail about what happens in Reading further into the she overcame them, which surrounded by a huge Maze, the story. The book starts off with book, the reader begins to helped her become a great which contains mechanical the main character, Margue- learn more about the au- writer. creatures called Grievers rite aka Maya and her older thor in her teen/young adult that roam the Maze at night. brother, Bailey. Their par- stage. She is sent to live in Keep in mind that no one ents leave them at an early San Francisco, California, has ever escaped the Maze age, so they are sent to live where she attends George before. in Stamps, Arkansas, with Washington High School. their grandmother (Momma) Maya also becomes the first He isn’t alone when he and Uncle Willie who is a Black female streetcar con- arrives though. There are crippled man. ductor in San Francisco. about 50 to 60 other teen

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September Movies No Good Deed (PG-13) September 12th • Writers Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) September 12th • Graphic Designers The Maze Runner (PG-13) September 19th The Box Trolls (PG) September 26th • Computer Buffs • Artists October Movies Dracula Untold (PG-13) October 10th • Poets Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG) October 10th • Novelists The Book of Life (PG) October 17th • Reviewers November Movies • Satirists Big Hero 6 (PG) November 7th Interstellar (PG-13)November 7th • Gamers The Theory of Everything (NR) November 7th • Sports Analysts Dumb and Dumber To (PG-13) November 14th The Hunger Games: MockingJay (NR) November 21st

December Movies The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five (PG-13) December 17th Where: B220 Annie (PG) December 19th When: Thursdays Into The Woods (PG-13) December 25th 3:05 pm - 4:30 pm October 2014 The BAGPIPE 11 TR Athletics Restoring the Falcon Pride by Marlon Buggs

Thornridge Falcon football is restoring the pride of the school. The Falcons have been on a 28 game losing streak, but that has all changed this year. The Thornridge Athletic De- partment has a staff of newly acquired coaches, who teaches the team necessary skills. The Thornridge football teams have definitely changed for the better. As a part of the new program, after every school day, Coach Jennings calls a team meeting to talk about goals and accomplishments. Each level freshman, sophomore, and varsity is getting off to a good start thanks to the new coaching staff.

The freshman team, who took on Joliet Central August 30th at home, started off their season the right way. They went on to beat Joliet 40-0 on August 30th; they played a great game Sophomore Falcon Footbal Results: obviously and came out with a win. They managed to keep Jo- liet Central off the board the entire game. The freshman boys 9/2/14 TR 18 - 19 Joliet Central of Joliet Central took home an L for their first game of the 9/5/14 TR (forfiet) TF North season. Our TR freshman boys brought home the first W of 9/12/14 TR 0 - 35 Lincoln-Way Cnt. the season. Now it is time to finish even better than we started. 9/18/14 TR 7 – 48 Lincoln-Way N. 9/26/14 TR 6 – 32 Lincoln-Way W. The sophomore team hosted by Joliet Central, on August 10/03/14 TR 0 – 42 Thornwood 30th, started off good with the Falcons scoring the first points 10/09/14 TR 6 – 7 Bradley in the first 2 minutes of the game. Late in the 4th quarter, 10/17/14 TR 20 – 13 Andrew Thornridge went for the 2nd point conversion, but failed to 10/23/14 TR 8 – 54 Thornton score. The final score was 18-19 the Falcons lost by a single point to Joliet. It was an exciting game and Thornridge fought Final Record 1-8 hard all the way through. Anyone who has watched them over the years could tell the team was getting better and fighting harder. You can really see how the game was changing. Varsity Falcon Football Results:

Thornridge varsity team had the best starting record of all Overall 2-7 Conference 0-7 levels. The varsity team played Joliet Central at their main field. The Falcons kept Joliet off the scoreboard the whole game! As 8/29/14 TR 33 – 0 Joliet the Falcons were up 33 points they came out on top at their 9/05/14 TR 25 – 24 TF North first game of the season. After a three year, twenty-eight game 9/12/14 TR 0 – 42 Lincoln Way W. losing streak, Thornridge came out with a big W. CONGRAT- 9/19/14 TR 6 – 35 Lincoln Way N. ULATIONS FALCONS! 9/26/14 TR 13 – 29 Lincoln Way Cnt. 10/03/14 TR 6 – 46 Thornwood (Right) Thornridge Varsity Foot- 10/10/14 TR 0 – 40 Bradley ball: TR Defender going in for the 10/17/14 TR 14 – 22 Andrew crushing blow. 10/24/14 TR 14 – 41 Thornton

(Left) Thornridge Volleyball: Kiera Newell, senior, warms-up before the big meet. Thornridge Homecoming Game Fall 2014

Varsity Falcon Volleyball Results:

Overall 1-9 Conference 0-6 Join 08/26/14 TR 2-0 (L) @Bloom High School Black History 08/28/14 TR 2-1 (W)@Seton Academy Month Committee! 09/18/14 TR 2-0 (L) Bolingbrook We meet Wensdays. 09/23/14 TR 2-0 (L) @ Joliet Catholic Acad. “It is our desire that our students not only enjoy Black His- 09/25/14 TR 2-0 (L) Joliet West tory Month, but learn about the heritage and culture of the 09/30/14 TR 2-0 (L) @ Sandburg African American people. We collaborate with our student 10/02/14 TR 2-0 (L) @ Lincoln-Way West committee to offer activites throughout the month, we hope 10/07/14 TR 2-0 (L) Thornton the students will learn to better appreciate one another and 10/09/14 TR 2-0 (L) Thornwood the rights and privileges they have received.” 10/16/14 TR 2-0 (L) @ Lincoln-Way Central 12 The BAGPIPE October 2014 Homecoming 2K14 “Thriller”

Fall 2014 Homecoming Court

Homecoming Court King: Kenneth Bradley, Dannie Fearence, Jalen Fisher, & Kristopher Reese. Homecoming Court Queen: Yolanda Jackson, Jayda Lewis, & Arianna Smith. Homecoming Court Prince: Jalyn Clark, Rodney Jackson, Treyonne Rawls, Jerail Gilliam, & Troy Ross. Homecoming Court Princess: Emily Akin, Roya Allen, Jasmine Cauley, Ge’Anna (Gigi) Clark, Brittanee Foster, Makiya Ross, & Dameon Smith.

Homecoming King: Dannie Fearance Homecoming Queen: Arianna Smith Homecoming Prince: Jerail Gilliam Homecoming Princess: Jasmine Cau-