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

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The stillness of the auditorium lobby wei corned students who wanted to get away from the noise of the cafeteria Linda Yonan and Monica Paul talk about their plans for the summer of 1986 Finishing last nights homework or talking about the days plans, students congregated in Mi Profit's room in the morning Welcoming people to £d Debevics was a bright red neon sign The fitness Room was used after school every day by people who wanted to get in shape Coach SokoisJu. Audrey Perez and Ran Cohen work out on the bicycles which is lust one of the many stations. HANGING OUT — 15

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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

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Because of the participation of a large number of students, a wide variety of athletic teams were of- fered. Sophomore volleyball player, Mari Rivera felt that the students on these teams have a lot of ability, and they must cooperate with their teammates. All of the members show team spirit and pride in their school by spending most of their free time during a particular season training, encour- aging each other, and rooting each other on. The teams also stick to- gether to help each other out, on the field and off.” discipline because you have to show up at practices, and take care of yourself by keeping in shape.” During practices the gym nasts try to perfect their routines, but during meets they strictly con- centrate on doing their best. In order to prepare for an athletic competition, it was necessary to mentally “psyche up” as well as to be physically fit. Athletes psyched up by talking to their coaches, talk- ing to themselves, and doing short cheers together. Fire Let’s Go All the Way Varsity football player, senior Josh Brustin felt that the best part of football was the friendships that are developed. Even though the practices are tough, and there is a lot of pressure, it’s very worth- while. and it usually comes out well in the end.” Junior Lara Zoot felt that the gym- nastic team taught her a great deal. “It teaches responsibility and Any player of a team sport who made All-Conference was acknowl- edged by having his or her picture displayed on the Viking Wall of Fame outside the gymnasium. This wall was used to promote pride in athletic achievements of class- mates and athletes who have graduated from North. Nanci Rosendorn Jeremy Boshes Varsity Volleyball Team member. Junior Raney Hundrieser keeps the ball going by covering her position on the court during a game Practice always helped improve the team. Kevin Pogany. Al Migdal. and John San Juan 10 VIKING PRIDE glve ' lhe,r 3,150 the,r fl€xt tfack mect be a sure win