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Thornton faculty reminisce decades at THS centennial
Thornton Township High School teachers recall 40 plus years of service and bonds as the district prepares a centennial celebration. Jan Zapchenk, Ed Wasik, David Smith, Sue Palcek and Erin Roeper reflect on early days, building changes, and friendships, while planning milestone events and open houses drawing thousands.
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Thornton Township High School
Jan Zapchenk
Ed Wasik
David Smith
Sue Palcek
Erin Roeper
Thornton
Peotone
Zapchenk
Harvey Institution
Thornton Community College
Kentucky
Thornton’s
Wasik
Chicago
Florida
Glenwood
Andy Frain
Homewood
Smith
Martin Luther King
Riverdale
Sue Paleek
Palcek
Wisconsin
Cecil’s
Paleek
Trav