Niles Township High School West - Spectrum Yearbook (Skokie, IL)

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Which high school event has the great¬ est attendance other than graduation? Many people would be surprised to know that it’s College Night. This year, Niles West’s tenth annual College Night had the greatest turn-out ever, with 5,000 upper¬ classmen and their parents coming to meet with representatives from across the coun¬ try. During the course of the night, stu¬ dents could pick up admission applications and brochures, and also ask questions and receive immediate answers from the col¬ lege people, therefore saving themselves much time. This event, in which 218 colleges par¬ ticipated, took place on September 27 for three hours. The students had mixed reac¬ tions. Junior Christie Guenther stated, “I think it was very informative, although it probably should have been two nights in¬ stead of one because I didn’t have a chance to talk to all of the representatives I wanted to.” Senior Jojo Valenti com¬ mented, “It helped me narrow down my choices by telling me which college courses are required for the jobs that will be in demand in the future.” Another sen¬ ior, Connie Anderson, thought that some colleges spent too long talking about one branch of study, such as engineering. A number of students also suggested that filmstrips of the college campus be shown. Despite time limitations, many students felt that College Night gave them a new perspective toward their future education. College Fever In addition to colleges, members of the armed forces spoke to interested students about a military career. Senior Chris LaLiberty gets some information about the Army ROTC.

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Mistress of ceremonies, Ellen Havdala, talks to freshmen about the importance of taking part in school activities and clubs. “We’re loyal to you Niles West!” sing Senior Jill Rappin and Coach Odlivak who coaches football. Coach Odlivak and Jill are accompanied by the band, pom pon, and Varsity cheerleaders. 5 s c ' °°. L Freshman Cabinet member Patricia Kerstein addresses her classmates Striving for perfection means long hours of practice. Getting ready to perform at the at the Freshman Assembly. In her speech, she urges the crowd to Freshman Assembly, the marching band practices for the last time, attend the upcoming frosh-soph mixer. 19

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Planning ahead, junior Steve Disselhorst gets as much information as he can. Juniors as well as seniors attended College Night. Junior Valerie Attia is enticed by the idea of attending college. Most colleges in attendance handed out brochures about policies and extra curricular activities. Senior Lisa Hadden ponders as the representative from Shimer College puzzles her. Shimer is one in 217 colleges represented at College Night.