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Thornton High alumni recall school days and centennial plans
Former students from Thornton High School recount memories from the 1950s to 1970s including Glenn Miller style, early education, and local roots. Orr became a pediatric dentist in Flossmoor. Helen Nielsen Ehrebracht started Nielsen's Bakery in Homewood in 1990. Howard Smith recalls state playoff trips and shifts at Thornridge. Jay Anderson notes a long career and semi retirement while Nanette teaches special education at Bloom Trail. Alumni across the area plan centennial celebrations.
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Glenn Miller
Levi's
Orr
Flossmoor
Helen Nielsen
Ehrebracht
Thornton
Nielsen
Bloom
Conrad Ehrebracht
Homewood
Tim
Tom
Suzanne
Ridge Road
Howard Smith
Harvey
Wildcat
Illinois Central
Thorton
Smith
Champaign
154Th Street
Thornridge High School
Anderson
Nanette
Bloom Trail
Thornton High School