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

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 Stretching out before a tong. hard, practice, the Auroris team gets ready to start their workout Meeting m Viking Hall was a routine part o! the day for many students Bret Balonick. Steven Senter. Vivian Couret. Neteba Mont- gomery. and Jennifer Apfel wait for their classmates near the end of their lunch pen od. Debra Bernstein tests the new physical fit- ness trail, while Lisa Klein. Anne Schenk. Sandy Zupancic. and Tracy Muskai learn the exercise being performed Each day of Homecoming week, a different theme is celebrated. Avani Patel. Agape Varnasisis. Theodora Kamaratos. and Peter Tschurtz check out the Fifties and the Change About windows on their way to gym class TEAM SPIRIT — 11

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Involvement on a team gave one a chance to accomplish his goals meet new people, and most of all get into the purple and white school spirit. Niles North was filled with a sense of pride and involve- ment. Lisa Alvarez, a junior, stated, “The clubs and activities I attend give me a sense of school spirit. Our school is a combination of all kinds of people from all different back- grounds. who are able to share mutal interests and support in our school. “Involvement in team activities ac- complishes personal goals and builds the reputation of Niles North, commented one student. Senior Wendy Chung stated,“Being on the varsity volleyball team not only relaxes me, but excites me with a sense of pride and school spirit. Anne Schenk, another proud stu- dent said, “Track gives me a sense of school spirit as well as belonging to a ‘family.’ Being on a team was not restricted to athletics. Project Lead. Art Club, Auroris, and Homecoming were just a few of the spirited activities which made it easier to get in- volved. Project Lead acquainted the incom mg Freshmen with the building and gave them confidence and support. “ Our goal is to give the new stu- dents the opportunity to know our school and to meet new people. I really enjoy being on Project Lead. It took a lot to get it all together and I think it was a big success, remarked Debbie Torres. The Art Club expressed their spirit by designing a mural depicting a lunch break at our school. Their mural brightened up the west cafe- teria considerably. Auroris was a club in which one could experience and experiment with new dance steps, a club in which one could get involved. “To- getherness is what unites us. With- out togetherness and cooperation, we would not have been able to accomplish anything,” comented Karen Cedeno. The Homecoming Parade was a colorful event. Many students used their talents to create a collage of colors. The floats were built ac- cording to the theme “Hunt the Hawks and our swinging Vikings did their best to advertise our school spirit. Clubs and activities allow you the opportunity to set goals, and use your talents to achieve them. Let your spirit soar, and get involved! Tanya Schensema Matthew Feldman, Joeseph Sternberg. Marta Streeps, and Alnsa Jacobson playing as part of the band at the graduation cere mony 10 - VIKING PRIDE Steven Berger. Ian Silverman. Ernesto Paras, and Grorranni Restrepo take a break by the Art Clubs Mural before going back to the dance floor during the bash

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12 - VIKING PRIDE Denim was the fad for both fashion and comfort Sophomores joe Sternberg, Peter Leff, and Adam Benarroch casually discuss a test. One didn't have to be an athlete to be a part of the purple and white fashion Senior David Sadkin shows off his Viking vest. Walking into the east cafeteria on a Friday before a football or basket- ball game, your entire vision was bound to be overwhelmed by pur- ple and white. Vikettes, cheer leaders, and Northern Lights wore their uniforms and promoted school spirit. Junior cheerleader Stacy Friedman stated, “Wearing our uniforms reminds people that there’s a game.” Football players also wore their jerseys. Junior Seth Novoselsky said that it also pro- motes unity and brings people out to the games. It psyches us up, looks good, and lets people know who’s playing, he added. Uniforms weren’t the only purple and white fashion seen at Niles North. This year Niles North princi- pal l r Thomas Giles gave sweater vests to the executive board of Student Congress and the class boards. This is a great idea and gets people who aren't involved athletically to participate in school spirit, explained Student Congress president David Sadkin Niles North jackets were another maior purple and white fashion. Some had their first names embroi- dered on the front of the front of the jacket with a club or sport transfer or a plain Niles North patch on the back. Different ones had a small transfer in front with their last names on the back. This was mostly seen among football and basketball players. As June rolled around, the final purple and white fashion of the year was presented. Sitting in the stands looking down at the football field on that special day, purple and white was the dominant color combination. Graduation was cele- brated by hundreds of students wearing purple and white gowns. The school colors combined with fashion gave a common link to Niles North. Purple and white is to Niles North as red, white, and blue is to America.” commented senior Adam Fleischer. Sherrie Silver Purple and white were only a frac- tion of the fashion seen at Niles North. This year denim was popu- lar. Levis jean jackets were worn by many guys and girls. Bleached or tie-dyed jeans or denim mini skirts, worn with the very popular balloon tops and long sweaters, were usually dressed up by silver and gold accessories. From ear rings to purses to belts to shoes, silver and gold were the most popu- lar colors this year.