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

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The cafeteria was a piace to be with friends. Jeff Cohen and Dan Caschetto laughed at a joke. Hearing tests were taken by all Freshmen. John Vitale waits for his testing card. Picking up books for the first time was an adventure Freshman John Passman finds the right book to take The five minute passing period between classes was a great time to talk with fnends. Seniors Yury Starodubsky and Maureen Meshberg take full advantage During Freshman Orientation, Project Lead gave tours of the school and helped the new-comers in other ways Seniors Mar- issa Magleo and Emee Belo answer ques tions and describe the school day Beginnings — 5

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At the beginning of the school year, a song was made to describe the first five days of school of the stereotypical North Shore teen- aaer The tune came from the First Twelve Days of nt like this: day of mother new Ben The rest of the student body had a choice of days to pick up their books and I.D.'s. For the third year in a row. the books were moved to the East Cafeteria. The change from the Bookstore to the cafete “On the school, gave to me etton shirt, ond day of mother gave to me two Reeboks and a new Benetton shirt. On the third day of school, my mother gave to me three Guess jeans, two Reeboks. and a new Benetton shirt. On the fourth day of school, my mother gave to me four new Swatches, three Guess jeans, two Reeboks. and a new Benetton shirt. On the fifth day of school, my mother gave to me five Polo shirts, four new Swatches, three Guess jeans, two Ree boks. and a new Benet ton shirt.” Songs were fun. but serious things were also taking place. One of the most important events that hap pened was Freshman Orientation, held on August 26 and 27. The Freshman entered the school, many for the First time, and left knowing their way around the en- tire building. As always, the “Fre- shies went to the B-100 room for a scholastic test and a hearing test in the library. They also picked up their books and school I.D.'s. For the first time. Freshman yearbook pictures were taken during Orien- tation. In past years, they were taken on the same days as Sopho- for stu senior commented “Getting books used to be a rea hassle. We had to wait in line at the bookstore, even longer than it took to return them. I’m glad they changed.” The cafeteria served many pur poses for students aside from eat ing. such as chit-chatting, relax ing. and doing homework. Nobody would be scolded for talking tor loud, while in the library, conver- sation was practically prohibited. “Taking the school bus was a unique experience.” explained Freshman John Passman “On occasions there was a substitute bus driver who was different from the rest. He had WCKG blasting on the radio and was dressed like a teenager. But our usual driver was real quiet and avoided talking to us.” From Orientation to getting books, from eating lunch to riding the bus. another year at Niles North started with positive atti- tudes and new ideas. Steve Gardberg Barry Halperin Before School started. Senioritis had al ready begun A group of Seniors have their fun'' blowing off some of it Going back to school meant returning to the classrooms. Mr. John Golata previews a book of short stories with his Sophomore English class. mores and Juniors. A lot of work was put into Freshman Orienta- tion. To lighten the load on the adults, a number of Sophomores and upperclassmen volunteered their time to become members of Project Lead, a student organiza tion. ■ 4 — Opening

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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.