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

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The football players exhibited their pride by wearing their jerseys before a game Juniors Todd Saranecki and Azim Ali plan a Viking victory The purple and white fashion was lead by the spirit leaders The cheerleaders and Vi- kettes clap to the rhythm of the marching band Although the Northern Lights had only been in existence tor three years, their purple and white pride showed through freshmen Anita Madassery. Karen Schapira. Nicole Mann, and JoAnn Llorente wave their flags high A field of purple and white was a colorful culmination of the school year Eugene Lin proudly prepares for hits valedictorian speech Purple and white fackets were displayed for the pride of Niles North. These sophomores get ready to cheer on the Vikings at a football game SCHOOL FASHIONS - 13

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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.

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Everybody Needs A Little Space At Niles North students used cer- tain areas to study or socialize. Locations where students gathered involved the theater room, band room, and the weight room. In the morning, the theater crowd gath- ered in room N142. Why did stu- dents meet there? Senior Ed Muss- man told it best,'‘Everyone can be themselves and not worry about others' opinions. Niles North band room was not a typical band room. Over the years, it has become a place for students to practice their instruments and also a place to study, socialize, or listen to music. The band room was always open and students went there before school, during their free time, and after school. Junior Marlis Duglow descibes it as, a home away from home.” Vikings used the weight room after school to meet a chal- lenging goal. Becoming physically fit, striving for endurance, or mak- ing new friends were reasons for spending time there. A competitive relationship with a friend provided someone to help with training. Teams used the facilities to train but Senior Jay Bolotin expressed a different of view. It is a place to even if you are not involved in a sport. It also provides constuctive help from an instructor. Off cam- pus. there were many places where students gathered. During lunch and after school, students met at Old Orchard to eat and shop. After football or basketball games, stu- dents stopped by Me Donalds on Dempster and Skokie Blvd. When students really wanted to get away from the school scene, they drove downtown to Ed Debevic's.A res- traunt which opened in 1985. De- bevics became a popular place to eat and have a good time. Waiting to get in was long, but most stu- dents believe it was worth it. The atmosphere was 50's and the atti- tude was no excuses. If the wait is too long there's another Ed Debevic’s in Arizona, states one sign. Hanging out, in or out of school, was an important activity of the Niles North student body. Whether they were socializing, working out. or studying, students all needed space away from teach- ers and parents. Sue Kushner Sari Harris WIS live from Ed Debevic's on a Saturday night Chuck Britton, a WIS disc jockey, opens the show with a bit of help from the audience Me Donalds was the perfect place to meet your friends and plan the evening ahead on a Friday night Music students enjoyed using the band room. Their freetime was used to practice their music, to study . or socialize. OeeesTf 14 - VIKING PRIDE