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

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The football bashes were a fun way to get together with friends. Louis loiben, Steve Malloy, Eric Slowik. Mark Tober. Ben Laser, Jeff Rasof. Cary Shimmd. and Lenny Bernstein flaunt their trendy new hair cuts Niles North got into the sprint of the new fitness trend. An earlybird gym class shapes up and sheds pounds on the exercise bikes in the new fitness room. On those humid school days when you would have rather been at the beach, cars in the Niles North parking lot got hot and muggy But by having sun shades in the windshield, this car keeps its cool. Niles North saw many new fads in fashion this year Senior Russell Chaffee wears a lams shirt, one of the most colorful trends of the year. Although the Baby on Board signs were the most popular, stores were quick to parody this serious caution. This is just one example of the humorous warnings FADS AND TRENDS - 7

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1986 brought many new fads, and Niles North saw quite a few. In the morning on a typical school day, students hurried to get to class before the 8 o'clock tone. On the drive to school, new fads were dis- covered. Amusing to some and an- noying to others, the popular “Baby on Board signs stuck to the rear windows of many cars. To guarantee a cool car, some stu- dents displayed sun shades in the windshields. Cars, however, were not the only transportation to school. Larger-sized skateboards some costing more than $80, pro- vided a fun way for students to get where they were going- without needing a license. Speaking of li- censes, 1986-87 was the year of the bright red photo with under 21 stamped across all teenagers' cards. Trends for school featured hoop earrings for girls and smaller stud earrings for guys. Crew cuts and mohawks were also the style for many unassuming guys this year. After school, students unwound in front of a t.v. and watched their favorite performers singing for an admirable cause, such as Live Aid, Farm Aid, and Hands Across Ameri- can. Several North students not only enjoyed watching these var- ious concerts but became involved in them as well. Some kinds either pledged money or actually partici- pated in these events. A night’s entertainment for some students was one of the popular John Hughes' teen movies. The movies, (Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Ferris Buehler’s Day Off) had even more signifi- cance to North students because some scenes were actually filmed here at Niles North. 1986-87 brought many new fads that came and went, but being proud of the purple and white will be at Niles North forever. Jan Velco

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. N9es North students battle the obstacles of the “academic zone”. Ach Shhh! The hushed tone of the li- brary was disturbed by the rustling of papers and the shuffling of books as Niles North students raced against the ticking of time. Suddenl. a cry of anxiety shattered the atmosphere. I can't study, my mind is about to explode, blurted Junior Joon Jae Shin. Have you ever felt this way? Did you ever ask yourself Why study? What’s the use? A majority of Niles North's students have shared the feeling, but have overpowered it and suc- ceeded in the dark and dismal place known as the academic zone. What was the academic zone? It was hard to define. According to Viking Principal Thomas Giles, Ex- ceptional, expected, and outstand- ing” described Niles North’s aca- demic achievements. Giles believed in recognizing students for their accomplishments, and celebrated with them during the new Honors Breakfast. Achievers were com- mended in all areas of our aca- demic program. These people were acknowledged by teachers, admin- istrators, or adults outside the building. Principal Thomas Giles who planned this event, concluded I believe in doing anything to rec- ognize these people, as long as I can afford it. Accelerating in academics and plac- ing eighth in the state, the Math Team was on top of the ladder. Sophomore Miriam Baron com- ments, It was the best we did, and next year’s goal is striving to do even better. From an outside opinion, Junior Rowena Gualberto stated, I want the experience of taking the math tests for my future career, but not to participate in state competition. Parlez-vous francais? or Se Habla Espanol? Over fifty students were initiated into the French and Span- ish National Honor Society. The Spanish students participated in a formal ceremony. The ceremony in- cluded a speech given by Mrs. Park, a slide show, a ritual of can- dles, a recited oath, and the award by a certificate of recognition given by Principal Giles. The French teachers established a French Honor Society or Societe Honor air e de Francais to reward students who have attained high scholastic standards, and stimulate interest in the study of French. If a student wanted to become a candi- date, he or she must maintain an A- average or higher during the se- mester of selection and have com- pleted three semesters of French. An initiation ceremony was includ- ed and dinner was held in a French restaurant in April or May The National Honor Society wel- comed seniors Jolane Abramt, Max Bernstein, Dan Glickman, Jin Hui Joo, Ashlesha Kharwadkar. Jenny Mezey, and Dennis Penepacker into their domain of Niles North. As the saga of Niles North contin- ues, the academic achievement will always grow. Mary Anne C. Masakhit Carol Mui It was a fresh start for a new school year bins and (timor Robert Benjamin finish their Trying to work quietly, senior Jennifer Rob- assignments 8 — VIKING PRIDE