Niles Township High School West - Spectrum Yearbook (Skokie, IL)

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The opponents effigy goes up in flames at the Art Council members Hans Adelfang and Bill Payuk display their award-winning Spirit Panel at the Twilight Pep Rally. Pep Rally. Decked out in red and white jerseys, the Varsity Football Team listens carefuly to Coach Richardson s pep talk.

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Pep Rallies Hawks fly away, Indians are here to stay was the chant that roared through the gym on Thursday, Octo¬ ber 21, at the in-school pep assembly. The enthusiastic crowd was enter¬ tained by the spirited pom-pon girls, while the varsity cheerleaders led a cheering contest. The program also introduced the spirit panel contest in which various clubs and organiza¬ tions decorated boards of plywood to show their spirit. The contest winners were: originality, N-Club; spirit, var¬ sity cheerleaders; and overall winner. Art Council. Also included in the as¬ sembly was a visit from Main South principal Mr. Agnos and home¬ coming court Mr. Jones, Mrs. Chau- sow, and Coach Ricardi. The excitement continued that evening with the Twilight Pep Rally at Basrak Field, Rousing speeches were given by Coaches Brennan and Richardson. Fans and team members cheered along with the cheerleaders and Indian mascot, Brenda Hill. The event was highlighted by the tradi¬ tional flash-light routine and the proclamation of Van Stamos and Cin¬ dy Atsaves as Homecoming King and Queen, along with court members Barb Stone, Carrie Hlepas, Patty O ' Boyle, Cindy Schwartz, Mike Dahm, Stuart Sullivan, Kenny Le- Comte and Brian Weinberg. The evening concluded with the Main South effigy- burning. Pyramid building by the Varsity Cheerleaders draws spirit from the crowd.

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Homecoming Parade The Homecoming Parade which took place Friday, October 22nd, at 2:00 p.m., sponsored by Student Union, traveled through the streets of Lincolnwood, Skokie, Niles, and Mor¬ ton Grove and followed a route which was newly designed to include many of the elementary schools and junior highs in the area. Included in the pa¬ rade were King Van Stamos and Queen Cindy Atsaves, followed by their court. All clubs were invited to participate in the parade and able to enter in one of three categories: car, truck, van, and float. The winners were Senior Class Cabinet-the best car, Spanish Ger- man Club- the best truck, and the Re¬ cycling Center-the best float. The parade added just the right touch to a perfect homecoming week¬ end. Junior Karen Minkoff comment¬ ed, I think the parade was great and much more organized than in the past. The outcome of homecoming weekend was fantastic. It definitely showed how much work was put into it and made all of us involved very proud, said Junior Robyn Harris, pa¬ rade chairman. Above: Waving to the spectators, the Student Union members are driven by Dr. Mannos down Lincoln Avenue. Below: Pom-pon girls Susie Rich, Sharon Schneider, and Cheryl Torres display their raw emotions. During the Homecoming parade, Indian mas¬ cot, Brenda Hill doesn ' t miss anything. 20 Parade