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

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The nautical day in Homecoming '87 “Sink the Scouts and Sail on to Victory ' brought in seafaring costumes Kim Berg and Mr John Barstow discuss the Homecoming program. Vikings exhibited their spirit by painting their faces during football games. Sen- iors Sandy Llenza. Cara McIntyre, and Rhonda Wendt show off Viking pride. One of the fashion statements of 1987 was a sincere color braided friendship bracelet which were worn with pride Students enlightened the school s events by dressing in all erratic outfits. Danica Petrovic with a crazy hairdo, grins at a pep assembly Some students stopped by their lockers between classes to socialize Sandy Zupan cic. Elisa Goldman, and Marni Gitler mo- del their stylish outfits Fashions — 7

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HOT COLORS AT NORTH ARE TOO HOT TO TOUCH. North sweatshirt. 'URPLE and ?nior Class T£nt Tina RafaeI. diking Spir It burst into ac Mwftk PUR PLE and WHITE T shirts pants, and spirH It was especially exhibited” the Spirit Week with the Hippie! the Beach Bum, and the Nautical outfits. On the days of football games, the football players proud- ly wore their PURPLE and WHITE uniforms as well as the cheer leaders who sported their showy Viking outfits. Cheerleader Sandy Lee said. By wearing our uni- form. we promote the school spirit as well as advertise the football games. Viking Spirit was promot ed by the Vikettes and the North- ern Lights. dents painted their faces with pur- ple and white makeup and wore snazzy tin-stringed wigs. The year’s fads and trends ex ploded into Niles North, unleash- of stonewashed je braided frit rac qh top boxing sh -' the border leathi ackets with fifties prin ie unique styles that stood apart were the straight punked up hair and the long kinky curls with whispy bangs. Al- though this is 1988. we re revert- ing back to the fads of the fifties, the sixties, and even the seven ties, commented Senior Laura Luckman. Penny loafers, mini skirts, and long hair were created in the past three decades, yet we molded the ideas to fit our modern image. Students did not have to join the football team or the cheerleading squad to show their school spirit. They made a contribution to the school spirit by going to the foot- ball and basketball games and cheering for the Vikings. Home- coming parades and pep rallies were the school s special events to display Viking Spirit. Some stu- Viking and modern fashion pro- moted a special style for the stu- dents at Niles North. PURPLE and WHITE, the dominant emblem of the school spirit was drapped on Viking bodies and the students swaggered proudly with spirit. Joann Prekezes Jenny Ro During the Homecoming Pep Assembly. Vikettes performed their hip version of ‘ Homecoming Queen Has Got a Gun” Lana Tessler and Ellen Feldstein dress up to display their school spirit. 6 — Opening Football players wore their PURPLE and WHITE jerseys every Friday during the football season Senior Robert Spiro shows off his viking pride by wearing his One popular school fashion were jerseys that showed their graduating year Nancy Hundrieser flashes the camera with her class of 88 jersey. The new Senior class store was built inside the East Cafeteria. Here Seniors Kathy Troka and Lara Zoot sell their Viking goods which ranged from sunglasses to T shirts.

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At 6:30 A M Jennifer awakes to the tune of Louie. Louie blasting from the radio. Slowly, she turns over and presses the snooze button so she could sleep a little longer. Ten minutes later, the alarm goes on again, and Jennifer reluctantly drags herself out of bed. After a thirty minute shower she goes back to her room and quickly brown eyes to blue with her colored con- tacts. She then opens up her closet and stares into it blankly vv! i | wear today? she ask - sh.n stone wash Guess jeans m BenetOT Hnirt and my boat shoes, or my skirt with my Forenza cable knit sweater and flats Maybe I'll go with the total college look: my Iowa sweats and Reebok hightops After 10 minutes of de bating what to wear, she finally decides to go with the Deadhead look ripped Levis, tye-dye shirt, and her Keds While Jennifer is choosing her clothes, her boy friend. Jim. is just waking up He gets out of bed and heads for the shower hum ming the tune It’s Hip To Be Square After his ten minute shower he picks out his clothes. Jim opens up his drawer and says. “What's clean? . Then he grabs his Bears jersey and Levis and puts them on. Afterwards he runs down to the kitchen to have a bagel While eating his breakfast he opens the newspaper and reads the comic “The Farside . Noticing the time. Jim puts on his Reebok gym shoes and leather bomber jacket, grabs his books, and hops into his Iroc to pick up Jennifer. Meanwhile. Jennifer is in her bathroom de- ciding what to do with her hair. She asks herself.“Shall I wear it up in a bow. back in a bannana clip, in a high pony tail, or just french braid it? She hears a horn, loetcs t ler brass face watch, and says, I'm I ' I'll just wear it dowr h ; l,[ S. runs to Jim's car. Getting into the car. she says what's hip Hey dude. Jim replies. Hum babe, your late! But hey. what else is new? While crusing to school, doing seventy down Golf, they lis- ten to La Bamba playing on B96 Arriving to school 5 minutes late for AAA. they dash down A Hall As Jim is running down the hall, he yells. “Hey Jennifer, meet me by my locker for lunch When twelve o'clock rolls around. Jennifer meets Jim at his locker. While Jim looks at his buzz cut in the mirror, they decide where to go to lunch. Jim wants Bump- kins. but Jennifer wants to eat light. They finally compromise and decide to go to McD’s (Me Donalds). While eating a of Big Macs and a Chicken . they discuss their week fer says.“How hanging out (McD’s). and tifien seeing the Hughe I d s t .! I ’ft'. , s ■ 'Why not both?” Jennifer suggests. That’s cool!' says Jim. They finish eat ing. walk outside, put on their shades, anc go back to school. After school Jim goes to football practice and Jennifer goes home. She takes a nap till Jim calls her at 6:15. As they are talk ing about his practice and the upcominc dance. Jennifer's call waiting goes off Jennifer then says goodbye to Jim anc talks to her friend for another hour Wher she gets off the phone with her girlfriend she turns on the t.v. and watches her favor ite shows: Growing Pains and Moonlight ing At 9:00. Jennifer finally does hei homework After a couple of hours, she stops and gets ready for bed Jennifer set; her alarm for 6:30. turns on the t.v.. anc falls asleep to the soothing voice of Da vid Letterman Joann Bautis Debbie Gradma The movie theater was a very popular place to hang out Wearing his shades. Louis Loiben stands outside the Old Or- chard movie theater and tries to look as cool as Ferris Bueller Scooters were a very popular mode of transportation Showing their spirit, Jeff Alter gives Lauren Kurtz a ride during the Homecoming Parade For many Niles North students fast food became a way of life Kim Manette and Lisa Jacobs decide that they would rather eat McD’s than “today’s special” ®l 8 — Opening