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

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A TRADITION BEGINS A New Kind 1985 marked the first year of the much advertised Vikingfest, the battle of the classes. After little time for planning and many postponements, the Student Con- gress brainstorm was finally held. It was a little chaotic, but it was fun. The rules weren't strictly enforced. Everyone cheated, especially the juniors in the tri- cycle race! said senior team member Kim Kochman. As with any first attempt there were some ragged edges and wrinkles that needed to be smoothed out. One problem was with the time allotment which was slightly off as the organizers had judged it would last an hour and a half, but it only lasted a little over half an hour. Despite some difficulties, the first Vik- ingfest proved to be enjoyable for both the spectators and the participants. The Fest included four events in which twenty representatives (ten boys and ten girls) from each of the four classes competed. At the end, the points were tallied and the team with the most of Memory points was declared the best class. The first event was the tricycle relay race, where clumsy students, too big for their bikes raced around the track, each leg of the relay being a quarter of the track. This was followed by the obstacle course, which required that two team members, a boy and a girl, perform absurd tasks that ranged from playing horsey to walking through a wading pool with flippers on. The third event was the eat- ing contest, which was messy and for the on-looker, unappetizing. Finally Viking Fest included a centipede race where the team members, attached at the leg by string, were to run from start to finish together, standing, and attached. At the end of these activities the juniors, with the most points, were proclaimed victors, the sophomores, a close second, followed by the seniors and finally the freshmen. This fun-for-all fest provided enjoyable memories and was the beginning of a new Niles North tradition. Belinda San Juan The sophomore team color was red and it put them into a partying mood. A few feisty team members help a fellow comrad get ready for his event. Although they weren't victors, the seniors carried the true Viking spirit with purple as their team color. Ready and relaxed, they sit back and enjoy themselves while they await the final event, the centipede race. Viking Fest — 21

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Tricycles were a part of almost everyone's childhood. But Kim Kochman seems to have outgrown hers. An emcee was needed to relay the details of the day's proceedings.” Mike Schachter provides the details and also a little spontaneighty to add to the fun. juniors took yellow for their team color and later took the title of victors. Linda Scholnik and Alan Hirsch add more points to their team score as they race through the obtacle course. White was the freshman team color. They can still laugh and enjoy themselves even after a fourth place loss. 20 — Student Life

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The 1985 Homecoming Court included; Laura Zar- ansky, Charlie Vuckovich, Gail Jones, Jeff Becker, Queen Julie Goldberg, Doug Baum, Debbie Cohn, Paul Willis, Kim Levin, Jordan Scott, Stacy Gor- don, and Chad Lewis. An authentic Hula Dancer instructed the senior football members in a hula lesson. The winner of 'The Best Hula Dancer , Joey Siedel, finishes his dance with his teacher. Escorts have the responsibility of safely taking their dates to their rightful position on the football field. Presenting his queen , Kim Levin, to the crowd is Jordan Scott. Guest speakers are an annual attraction at all Homecoming Pep Assemblies. Mark Giangreco gives a speech to boost the teams confidence. 22 — Student Life