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

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With the growth of world technology, students needed specialized training to fit the new world of disks, bytes, and syntax errors. Anticipating this need, the administration purchased 90 Apple lie computers to help prepare the stu- dents. Computer lab room M-122 was remodeled to hold the new terminals, and the old Apple computers were moved to lab room D-211-212. New changes took place outside the school with the refurbishing of some of its exterior. The old green doors of the school were replaced with new brown safety doors that provided extra protec- tion for the students. The doors present- ed a new challenge, as students trying to enter the school building discovered that some doors did not have exterior handles and this limited their entry into the building. The benches were moved away from the east-cafeteria and placed in the courtyards, and the old, dented, and rusted garbage cans were replaced with new, stone garbage cans. The 1985-86 school year brought the stu- dents closer to the spirit of Niles North through new activities. These activities included the first ever Vikingfest and Gong Show , and rescheduled for a sec- ond year, the Basketball Bashes . These activities not only increased the school spirit of the students, but also encour- aged them to become involved and to bring themselves more up-close and per- sonal with Niles North.

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Basketball bashes, the first Vikingfest, the football sponsored toga party, and the various afterschool clubs and activi- ties were just a few ingredients that made up student life at Niles North. For almost every interest and hobby there was a club or organization to compli- ment it. If a student was concerned about drunk driving there was th wide spread and well known SADD. Students who enjoyed competition and physical activity participated in a variety of sports offered each season, and for those who were interested in more intellectual pursuits there were academic clubs like the Math Club, Computer Club, and the Academic Achievement Bowl. Student life meant student involvement. It gave students opportunities to become more acquainted with the school, with other students and themselves. Student Leadership dealt with the concept of peer counseling and the athletic teams, Vikettes, and cheerleadering squads helped provide and promote the Viking spirit. For entertainment, the student night- life included bashes, toga parties, and the much awaited Prom. Students were also presented with student-run shows where they could enjoy the acting, sing- ing, and dancing abilities of their peers. The various activities gave him a chance to improve his own talents, cooperate and work with others, and have some un doing it. Belinda San Juan