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Wednesday • September 13 • 2017
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bottles, key chains, discount coupons to Subway and other nearby restaurants and stores, along with information on our new Reading Center hours, Writing Center, Math 1:40 Club, Academic Assistance Center, and various clubs and organizations. Representatives from UPS, PACE Bus Service, MIX 101.9 FM, BMO Harris, and Aunt Martha’s rounded out Student Life, Student Leadership, and Academic
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South Suburban College’s Fall 2017 “Welcome Back Celebration” proved, once again, to be successful. Students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds gathered in the newly remodeled SSC Courtyard for great food, good times, and relevant information to begin the school year. Students were treated to a bevy of giveaways including White Sox game tickets, sunglasses, refillable water
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Local school board presidents and district members attended Thornton High School’s ribbon-cutting event in Harvey, for the opening of the upgraded stadium. From Left: School Board Member, Bernadette Lawrence, D205; School Board Member, Maggie Hudson-Walker, D147; Bonnie Rattere, School Board President, D147; Nina Graham, School Board President, D205; background: Albert Butler, former teacher of Thornwood High in Dolton and D205 board member. Photo Courtesy of Patricia Muhammad ________________________________________________________________
By Patricia Muhammad Over the Labor Day weekend, Thornton High School Wildcats Football team and local school board districts 147 and 205 had much to celebrate, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a colossal win against Kenwood Academy, defeating Kenwood with a 54-6 victory. “Our stadium was in much need of a facelift...I want to thank the school board for their leadership and for making the decision that they have made. The beautification of this stadium will last for a lifetime,” said Tony Ratliff, principal for Thornton High School. Area weather was perfect for the Sept. 2nd ribbon-cutting event and football game. The Thornton High School Administration, band, school district presidents, coaches, and others gathered on the new track to celebrate
the opening of the bright, shiny stadium. According to Principal Ratliff, the rebuilding efforts for the stadium started well over a year ago, back in May 2016. Ratliff also stated that the stadium serves as a beacon of hope for more rebuilding efforts in and around the Harvey community. Born and raised in Harvey, Mr. Ratliff said, “Harvey is a beautiful place. I grew up in Harvey. If there were any change to Harvey, people did it. People built up Harvey; people changed it, and people are going to bring it back. Rebuilding the stadium is the network and apparatus to bring it back.” Charwana Morgan, a life-long Harvey resident and Parent Coordinator for Thornton High School, agrees: “I believe that the new stadium beautifies the community. It will cause more parents to come out and support their children; because as we know, parental
involvement makes a difference in every child’s success.” Local school board presidents showed up to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony, including several former teachers, who expressed feelings of elation because of their association with school districts 147 and 205. “I was a teacher in School District 147 for 33 years,” said Mrs. Graham, who was one of the former teachers. “I am so proud and so happy to see what is happening here today.” Thornton High School, built in 1898, is the home of several NFL players including Barry Gardner, (Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles); Napolean Harris (Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings); and Antwaan Randle El (Wide Receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Red Skins); among other players.
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