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

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Tor many freshmen, the first school dance of the year is an exciting and memorable event, freshmen Wendy Velencia, Rachel Rosenberg, Amy Berk, Carrie Gold, and Karen Noesen get into the swing of Niles West while enjoying themselves at the frosh-Soph mixer. The freshman-Sophomore Mixer provided refreshments and music to entertain the underclass¬ men. Taking a rest from dancing are sophomores Jessica Dickstein, Susan Lieberman, and Susan Reitman. Sophomores Eric Schulman and Danielle Chams share a dance at the mixer. The mixer not only brought new and old friends together, but new romances were made as well. freshman-Sophomore Mixer 21

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Mingling at the mixer F reshmen and Sophomores danced, mingled, and talked throughout the evening at the Frosh-Soph Mixer, which was sponsored by the Sophomore Class Cabinet. The mixer was held in the cafeteria and courtyard, which had been transformed into a dance hall with red and white crepe paper on the walls and beams. As the evening progressed, there were students dancing on the floor and some as Lionel Richie says, Dancing on the ceiling. ' ' Some wore togas to express the spirit of Animal House ; while others came as themselves. Through danc¬ ing and exchanging smiles, students found it easy to meet and mingle with other classmates. Though the freshmen took a little longer to get into the groove ; in the end, like the sophomores, they wanted the night to go on forever. Refreshments and popcorn were served by the class cabinet members, to help cool down the students. The courtyard was open to give the students some fresh air and a quiet place to talk to old and new friends. Mot only was the attendance up to par, but the students who at¬ tended thoroughly enjoyed themselves, commented Sophomore Class President Megan Goldish. Patty Tzortzis Sophomores Jeff Seidman and Melissa Ohlson enjoy a slow dance, riot only did freshmen and sophomores become acquainted, but couples were able to enjoy the first dance of the year. Sophomores reunite at the Mixer after the long summer. By dressing in togas and war paint, they display their school spirit. Freshman-Sophomore Mixer

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Where to go? H ow much is tuition? What do I need to get in? Is it nonsectar¬ ian? How many students are there? Where is it? Do they have my major? Can I get in? These questions and many more were answered this year at Directions, College Might 86. Approximately 240 colleges and uni¬ versities were represented by either alumni or admissions officers. Pro¬ spective freshmen were able to listen to seminars given by the larger, more popular institutions, or just window shop at the smaller ones. Branches of the armed services were also present to answer questions from future re¬ cruits. The opinions of the students who attended varied. By going to College Might I was exposed to many new schools ' stated senior Amy Cozza. It was a lot of fun and very informa¬ tive ' said senior Ellen Epstein. Ju¬ nior Jeanne DiModica commented, It was very overwhelming, especially for students who have no idea where they want to go. Over all, the evening was a smashing success. David Wallerstein Junior Brian Buehling takes a practice run in basic training for the Marines. Along with the colleges and universities, students were able to speak with representatives from the Armed Forces. Junior Julie Cho looks over the brochures she has picked up from the various colleges, universities, and Armed Forces represented. The bro¬ chures help the student know which college is right for them. Junior Julie Daehler and her mother sit and talk with a college represen¬ tative. Parents take an important and influential part in helping their children make choices for the future. 22 College Might