Niles Township High School North - Saga Yearbook (Skokie, IL)

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 m A. Adding a bright note to the concert band during a pep assembly, sopho- more Debbie Smith and Donna Guzni- czak play the flute. B. As they harmonize, sophomores Mari- na Jankovic, Debbie Christoffersen and Kathy Benson carefully follow their music. C. Tenors and basses work together in Choral Union to achieve a melodic tone as Mr. Frank Winkler accompa- nies them on the piano. D. As they closely follow the music, cello- ists Ginny Voedisch and Gayle Herman practice their instruments during orchestra.

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[MDtyMKg Courses such as orchestra, band and cho- rus were offered to students in the music department. Students who enrolled in Music Theory became familiar with orchestration and ar- ranging. A well rounded knowledge of dif- ferent forms of music such as classical and rock were acquired through discussions in a course entitled Understanding Music Through Listening. Consisting of freshman girls interested in vocalizing, songs such as Silver Bells and Camelot, were sung in Girls' Glee. Vocal warm-ups started the Viking Male Chorus class where any interested boy could participate in a variety of songs. Students desiring to learn to harmonize and use their voices in other ways became members of the Choral Union class. A selected group of students who audi- tioned were admitted to Chamber Choir. Concert Band played at events such as pep assemblies and concerts. Orchestra members presented perform- ances many times during the year.

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 Color and atmosphere were added to the environment of school this year due to the efforts of students who participated in the art department courses. Because of the crea- tive artwork found throughout the hallways students were able to share the experiences and talents of thoses involved in art courses such as graphics, photography and crafts. Face collages proved to be a fun and inter- esting experience. An enlargement of a par- ticular area of the face was assigned to each student. The collages were then drawn in materials such as chalk, pencil and cray-pas and displayed through the corridors. Taking much preparation and care, two crafts classes gathered colorful material and string to create a mexican mural. Everyday objects were given aesthetic beauty when enlarged to unrealistic propor- tions. Hot dogs, hats and a variety of other objects were constructed in mixed medias. Due to projects which stimulate students' interests in many creative aspects, the art department enrollment has greatly increased. Expanding their ideas and imagination has motivated many students to express their artwork in various medias. Because many courses are offered, more students have learned to appreciate different forms of art.