Thespians Sarah Eichhorn, Chris Owen, Jason Wroblewski, Meghan Murphy and Doug Matson were also named to the all-state cast for outstanding performances. The Thornton Fractional South High School Pom and Dance squad ranked among the top nine in the state at the Illinois Drill Team Association's State Finals held March 24 at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. The award-winning 2001 Rebel Pom squad includes Kim Miller, Rebecca Patkus, Renee Smit, Candice Colome, Courtney Rhoda, Jacqueline Patkus, Amanda Plowman, Susan Udovich, Stacey Wachowski, Sara Pozen, Jennifer Houston, Valerie Gron, Nichole Sherwood, Julie Guetschow, Elizabeth Beyer, Kristen Boersma, Meagan Keen and Kambria Nagy. The coach is Jill DeBold. The games will begin with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.
Admission is free.
Jim O'Brien, area director, is seeking volunteers to help with the day's events. These awards represent outstanding and ongoing service that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout organization. Thanks Badge II recipients for 2001 are Mary Ann Drexler of Matteson, Christie Marino of Steger and Charelene Thompson of Markham, whose award was posthumously presented to her family in December. Ind. The Honor Pin is given to persons who have given outstanding service to at least two geographic or service areas over a period of at least five years. The Appreciation Pin is also given for outstanding service, although in a more limited geographic or service area, and for a period of at least three years.