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

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After High School The future. It has something different in store for each student. Some will join the Armed Forces, others will continue their education in college. Whatever their final decision, College Night is held to help students make the best possible choice. College Night began September 19 with an opening ceremony during which two military helicopters landed on Niles West ' s front lawn and the Navy band performed in the courtyard. At 7:30 p.m. College Night officially began. Representatives from 220 colleges were ready to answer questions, to distribute pamphlets discussing both the social and the academic aspects of their col¬ lege, and to supply cards with which stu¬ dents could request applications and addi¬ tional information. For the first time, stu¬ dents with a military career in mind had a chance to talk with spokesmen from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. From outward appearances, this was the most successful College Night ever held at Niles West. According to the police, ap¬ proximately six thousand students and par¬ ents attended. Students also seemed to agree with this concensus. Junior Sunny Park commented, It gave me a chance to find out about new colleges and receive in¬ formation about them. Marla Wilner, also a junior, stated, It allowed me to become familiar with the schools and their require¬ ments. I thought it helped a great deal. Sampling the guns exhibited by the Army ROTC are seniors Steve Dayan, Bob Kirchens, and junior Mike Kirchens. The Army ROTC is just one of the many civil services represented at College Night. Organizing the signs used to identify colleges at College Night is junior Sandy Huber. Without her assistance and that of other dedicated students, College Night would not have been a success. 24 College Night

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During their lunch mods, seniors Diana Hellestrae and Melodee Fillmore enter¬ tain their classmates. They show everyone that it takes two to hula. While relaxing in the music wing, freshman Gary Kaufman and senior Nancy Anglin share some Hawaiian oldies but goodies . Hawaiian day, although for seniors, was enjoyed by underclassmen too. Showing off her tropical flower is senior Lauri Balbirer. Even without the flower, Helping Dr. Ring get into the Hawaiian swing of things are seniors Brad Kolar she contributes to the spirit of the Senior Class. and Paul Donna. Although new to our school Dr. Ring joined right in with the seniors. Hawaiian Day 23

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The representative from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee explains the advantages of the school to junior Donna Eriksson and her mother. Although juniors have yet another year to decide which college they will attend, the night was very in ormative. College Night 25 Hanging up college flags is Mr. Len Winans. As parents and students walk through the cafeteria, they are able to see the flags bearing names of schools. Interested parents and students examine some of the many colleges located in the contest gym. Other schools were represented in various areas of the building.