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

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The cafeteria was a place for studying, so cializing. and eating. Senior Edward Muss- man looks forward to his nutritious meal Although many spent their free time relax mg. senior Jay Bolotin spends his unsche duled mods in the library studying.

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FREE TIME WAS THE BEST TIME A student anxiously shifts in his seat, impatiently watching the clock, which ticks more slowly by the minute. He stacks his books, shoves his pen into his back pock- et. and sits on the edge of his chair in anticipation of the follow- ing unscheduled mods. At Niles North, students were re- quired to be under teacher supervi- sion for a total of 300 minutes per day. The exception involved stu- dents who left at 2:10 P.M. be- cause of work or athletics. Stu- dents did have a certain amount of free time in which to relax. Popular places for students to do home- work or socialize before AAA were the 200 rooms and the cafeteria. ' Not me.” said sophomore Erin Ja- cobs, ‘I go to the theatre room to see my friends and talk to Mr Proffit ’ A meeting place for junior Patricia Vargas was the second floor of Hall B in front of her locker. She and her friends met there every morn- ing. “We all have a party there and we don't care about what others think, Patricia remarked. Mrs. Maestro, librarian, stated that during the school hours, nine A M. was the hardest time to find an empty seat in the LMC. Students went there to do homework and read magazines or newspapers. Apart from the resource centers, cafeteria, and library, students spent their time (and money) on the payphones by the auditorium. Senior Jenny Janosz spoke to her “sweetheart” every day at the same time and place. “He goes to college so he’s home in the morn- ing. and there’s nothing else I’d rather do, confessed Jenny. Lunch time for Nicole Hubert and her friends provided an hour and fifteen minutes free time. They usu- ally went out to eat at McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, or Wendy’s. Sometimes they brought food back to Nicole's house to watch “All My Children and relax in the comfort of her family room. “I love lunch time because it is the only fun part of school this year. I really enjoy going home to watch T.V. and unwind with my friends. she said. Students spent their free time in various ways - many taking the time to relax, and many making use of the school’s facilities. However it was used, it provided a well needed break from the grind of the school day. Rachel Sobel Elaine Chan Avoiding the dangers of tanning spas, many students enioyed the natural sun rays. Shannon Jones. Stacey Toibin. Lori Jones. and a friend hope for darker complexions Loitering was prohibited on the hall floors. Freshmen Stacey Skolnik. Julie WatteM. and Jill Prevendar are among the many students that disregard this rule. 26 - VIKING PRIDE Lockers became a second home for many students Senior Janet Lieberman uses her free time to fix her hair in her locker mirror 5

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Thoughts That Will Last A Lifetime “Memories light the corner of my mind, misty water color memories of the way we were. Barbara Streisand. The way we were, and the way we acted in high school was something to be remembered. Life’s most em- barrassing moments, special friendships, private jokes, and clowning around with friends cre- ated these memories. Free periods with friends, pep rallies, clubs, sports events. Homecoming, and dances throughout the year set a stage for “VIKING MEMORIES.” Freshman year was the year of the unforgettable, embarrassing exper iences. “It's going to be hard to forget my first day of freshman year. revealed sophomore Susan Bramson. Let's just say that I quickly learned where the boys' and girls' locker rooms are. Won- dering about fitting in with the hun dreds of other students and finding the correct classrooms, were two mam worries for members of the class of 1990. Most of the students felt that they were thoroughly pre- pared for their first day after at- tending a day of freshman orienta- tion over the summer. Those who had taken Driver’s Education and “lived to tell about it. always had something to reminisce about. “There was a sleet storm during my first time at range. joked ju- nior Nancy Goodman, and during the storm, the number on my car fell off. Mr. McCarrel actually made me get out of my car to pick it up. I was only slightly wet! A special memory from 1986 was Prom. For those who shared in the evening’s excitement, it will be a memory which they will hold onto. Barbara Bramson. 1986 alumni, comment- ed. You could actually feel the tension in the air when the Prom Queen and King were about to be announced. It was crowded, but I still had a great time, and I will never forget that night. The last few weeks before the school year came to an end was part of the fun at Niles North. Wondering when and where the next senior prank was coming from kept students and teachers alert at all times. A countdown on the chalkboard of almost every classroom for the amount of days left for seniors was a tradition carried on by the class of 1987. The last official memory of high school was the distributing of diplo- mas at graduation. I remember how hard it was trying to keep my hat on in the wind,” laughed 1986 graduate Donna DeSalvo. “My main worry was getting hit in the head by one of the many flying objects.” At the end of the school year, mem- bers of the Viking family, take with them a handful of memories which will never be forgotten, precious moments shared with special peo- ple. the “NILES NORTH VIKINGS.” Tina Vaggelatos 28 - VIKING PRIDE After eating an elegant meal at Prom '86. students chose to relax in the hotel lobby Taking a breather before departing are Bar bara Bramson and Marc Cabin. The Viking Specials of the Day kept Niles North students in suspense Debating over whether or not he should try the mystery meat is sophomore Patrick Flader