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

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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

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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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 BBQ THE BISON! A Win For The Vikings Even though the burning smoke and the tangy aroma was not present at this bar- becue, the Vikings were still able to roast the Fenton Bisons with the spirit of a true Homecoming. The 1985 Homecom- ing theme was BBQ the Bison. Many months were spent preparing for the week of festivities. However students participation was eliminated when a teachers union strike was called just five days before spirit week was to start. Spir- it week was to be made up of Tacky Day, Rambo Day, Rock Star Day, Hawaiian Day, and the traditional Purple and White Day. School resumed with only Hawaiian and Purple and White Days left. As Friday began the halls were filled with purple and white Viking fans. The windows surrounding the cafeteria were decorated with school colors and em- blems. Viking spirit was felt throughout the school, the culmination being the annual pep assembly. The pep assembly gave students the chance to get together, share their spirit, and have a good time. Some of the high- lights of the 1985 assembly were having The morning of the parade was cold and damp, but even the weather doesn't bother a Viking fan. Happily skipping through the parade, junior Linda Skolnick shows her spirit. Mark Giangreco, Channel 5's sportscast- er, give a pep talk, the football team members hula dancing, and the crown- ing of Julie Goldberg as Homecoming Queen. Saturdays Homecoming game began with high hopes. Although the football team only had a few days to get ready for the game, they didn't upset their Viking fans. The team beat the Fenton Bison 14 to 12. The win added excitement to the cele- bration as students prepared for the evening dance. Then, at 8:00, the Home- coming dance, with the theme, Let's Have A Luau, began. Entering the gym couples were amazed with colorful streamers, ballons, and lei decorations. Music was played by a live band and many couples could sit in the nursery and have punch,ice cream, or cake. When the dance was over many students left and spent the rest of the night at nearby restaurants with their dates and other couples. Homecoming 1985 was a special time for not only those students who organized the different activities, but also for all the students who attend- ed the Homecoming festivities. Ruth Ann Pos Jerri Gapastione A Double Decker Bus made an appearance in the Homecoming Parade. Members of the Junior Class tell onlookers that Niles North is 1 by them. Many of the different clubs and groups participate in the parade festivities. The Varsity Cheerleaders sit on their decorated car. The Varsity Football Team, with very little prac- tice, came through for their fans. As the last min- utes run down on the clock the team starts the celebration of their victory. Homecoming — 23