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

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PRESE Vikings in the Spotlight The house lights dim. and the rustling programs and murmuring turn to silence. Anxious audience members fill the brand new seats of the Niles North Auditorium while backstage, nervous energy fills the air. Students tune their instruments, vocalize, stretch out, or pace the hallway repeating Unique New York, Unique New York Finally the moment arrives, the curtain rises; a performance has begun. This scene was slightly delayed this year due to the asbestos discovery in the auditorium ceiling. When the construction was finished, our per- formers were ready and waiting. Throughout the year, the various performing groups in school served to entertain audiences as well as provide a creative outlet for those involved. Senior Debbie Gordon en- joyed performing because, It’s creative, and it helps me forget about the pressures of school for awhile. The benefits of performing didn’t end when rehearsal was over or the curtain descended. Working in close, daily contact with fellow mu- sicians, dancers, or actors pro- vided for close friendships and a terrific social outlet. This year, in addition to several m-school perfor- mances. the bands traveled to New York, the orchestras to Philadel- phia, the Thespians and Auroris Dance Club to Champaign, and the choirs sang at neighborhood senior citizen homes. The time commitment involved in rehearsing for a concert or play was intense, often including re- hearsals before and after school, as well as class time and evenings. Hours of dedication were rewarded in the final presentations. Mr. Jerry Proffit, theatre director, encour- aged students to perform in order to, ... experience the pleasure of the creative process while work- ing toward a finished, polished product.” That finished, polished product was the driving force that made our Vikings PROUD TO PER- FORM! Jacki Greenberg Symphonic, marching, and jazz bands kept musicians busy rehearsing and performing. Some versatile students played two or more Half time wasn't complete without the lively music of the band Even the glare of the sun Audiences raved about this showstopper in doesn't stop these trombonists. the spring musical. The Music Man Ed Mussman and Robert Katz agree The Sad der But Wiser Girl For Me! 18 — VIKING PRIDE

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As the last member of the relay team dives in. it will be a sprint for the finish line, assuring Niles North of a victory The Sophomore Football Team practiced hard for a coming game Although the team didn't win any games this season, they steadily improved as the season progressed Presenting Principal Tom Giles with the awards from the State Gymnastics Meet, the Boys Varsity Gymnastics Team brings pride to our school Although our school has never been Known for strong finishing, our Viking Wall of Fame attracts a lot of students

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After choreographing original dances, mem bers of Auroris Dance Club taught the steps to the other girts. These dancers work out a dramatic final pose. The Chamber Choir performed a wide van ety of music The Latin lyrics to this song challenge the singers The Importance of Being Earnest was the third show produced in the D100 Theatre. Senior Margie O'Connell watches love bloom between tumors Josh Alsberg and Rebekah Friedman. The Concert Orchestra prepared all year for in school concerts and a trip to Philadelphia. These students |ust won't stop fiddlin' around! PERFORMING GROUPS - 19