There is no limit on the number of terms a member may hold. In 1976, Conner went on to be the youngest member of the Summer Olympic gymnastics team. 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Jewell Loyd graduated from Niles West in 2012, making her one of the more recent celebrity alumni. Congratulations to Stephanie Tomuta, the recipient of the 2021 Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. In 1991 Niles West received the U.S. [9], The Illinois Art Education Association awarded the Fine Arts Departments with three awards in 2020: Art Education Program of the Year, Patti-Anne Ford as the Art and Design Administrator of the Year, and Deanna Sortino as the Secondary Art Educator of the Year.[10]. [26] As the strike wore on, some of the fall sports teams were forced to forfeit their final regular season games and their state playoff games. Instead, the Senate demanded the next president pick who would fill the vacancy, arguing that it was too close to the election for Obama to choose (this was in March). Although Garland is known for these milestones and many more, his name is most recognized for what could have been. Michelle Mekky, Class of 1989. Mannan Abbasi 2006-2010. 2010 - Dr. Steven Dayan, '85, 7700 Gross Point Rd. Thank you! 847-626-3957, Letter from The Education Foundation Chair, 2014 - Tom '86 and Dita, '86 (Jusufi) Merkel. Michelle still lives in the area (Mount Prospect) and is a proud Niles West graduate, often sharing how her high school experience helped her discover her passions and gave her a strong work ethic. Niles West Distinguished Alumnus Award 2020-2021 Nomination Niles West High School is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus Award. More than 90 languages are spoken, with the most common being Urdu, Spanish, Assyrian and Arabic. NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES. [14] While negotiations continued throughout 1970 and into 1971, the authorization to strike was reaffirmed in March 1971. Ms. Smith said, When I met Amin, he was confined to a wheelchair and had no fine motor skills. A Niles North artist won a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition and was honored at Carnegie Hall. Two students received first place in their written projects and the team received an Achievement award for their community service campaign (only two in state were given). We realize that a Niles West High School year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your school's Virtual Yearbook _NILES NORTH graduate Demetria Kalodimos is a familiar face in Nashville, Tennessee. Our list of Wolves reunions will give you all the details you need to know about your Niles West High School reunion! In 1996, the Niles Township Federation of Teachers went on a strike for two weeks over negotiations with administrators. Niles Township High School District 219 serves the communities of Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Niles. The selection is made by a committee of current Niles West students and members of the Education Foundation, based on the following criteria: 1. graduated from Niles West Teams are stylized as the Wolves. Required fields are marked *, Dave Mar 1, 2023 at 4:42 PM. Niles Township High School District 219 is a public secondary school district in the U.S. state of Illinois. The Education Foundation (Supporting the Students of Niles Township) provides education-related financial support to students in need. Jeff Erickson. You can check dates of upcoming reunions on the district's website at www.niles-hs.k12.il.us . In 2020, the Illinois Art Education association awarded the Niles West Fine Arts Department with three prestigious Awards (Hat Trick! A Niles West teacher was accepted to the American Association of Physics Teachers/American Institute of Physics Master Teacher Policy Fellowship to engage K-12 classroom teachers as agents of change in physics education. Niles West High School Alumni Information Niles West High School opened in fall of 1958, and has a student population of over 2,500 per year. Alumni List. REUNIONS/EVENTS. This name may be a little foreign to you because the name most associated with the scandal is Full House actress Lori Loughlin. She was encouraged by her teachers to continue writing, with Mr. Orr convincing her to join the newspaper. District 219 has been involved since the beginning and prides itself on facilitating this program within the community. Please let me know if you will be joining us. Kontos announced his retirement just a couple of months ago, in July. The Student News Site of Niles West High School, Your email address will not be published. Mr. Sweeney assigned a project of creating a video featuring book characters, which sparked her interest in TV journalism. He also interned at Microsoft where he worked on Windows 8. In 2019, Coming Together celebrated Polish culture and highlighted Polands contributions to science, literature, arts, education and much more. During that time numerous students staged a walkout and pledged their allegiance to Niles West. Each year, Niles West recognizes a past graduate for accomplishment in his/her field and contribution to society. [29] Parental involvement eventually helped end the strike on November 4 after 14 days. Papadopolous only served 12 days in Federal Prison before being released and put on probation for another year. A Niles North teacher was awarded the Illinois Marketing Educator of the Year, and a North faculty member was named the US Robotics Teacher of the Year. Our Food Philosophy guides our approach to wholesome, scratch-made food, and our culinary leaders deliver tailored dining experiences to the unique needs of each community we serve. Its school teams were originally the Indians, but this was later changed in 2001 to the Wolves. Garland continued his success streak, becoming Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia. The Award recipient must attend the Niles West Accolades Ceremony (Virtual or In-Person TBD). Over the past eight years, Debate Team members have been offered scholarships totaling almost $1.2 million. Niles West News was named an Online Pacemaker Finalist five times. Mendenhall went on to be drafted to the Pittsburgh Stealers in 2008 and played for them until the Arizona Cardinals offered him a one year contract worth 2.5 million dollars. Alumni Registration Form. One example is the annual Coming Together, a project that started in 2010 to spotlight the cultural diversity of our community. Niles West High School, founded in 1959, is a four-year (9-12), premiere high school in Skokie, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago located about five miles from Northwestern University. This page is not available in other languages. In I. Anthony Serafini, science teacher, is the 2021 David Zemsky Teacher of the Year. Merrick Garland was a student at Niles West from 1967-1970, and graduated with the best GPA in his class, making him valedictorian for the class of 1970. Rick Singer was the ringmaster between the infamous college scandals in 2014, where several celebrities were caught paying Singer to help their children get into elite colleges. Dave Sep 17, 2021 at 8:32 AM, https://nileswestnews.org/78761/news/famous-niles-west-alumni/#comment-10815, https://nileswestnews.org/78761/news/famous-niles-west-alumni/#comment-10586. Michelle and her company have been widely recognized. A Niles West student received a special award from the University of Arizona, including a $12,000 scholarship. After college, Singer managed to get some pretty impressive jobs as basketball coaches, due to his pretty impressive and pretty fake resume. In light of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, and all the talk surrounding Niles West alum Merrick Garland, lets take a minute to look back on some of Niles Wests most famous alumni; some famous for good reasons and others fornot so good reasons. Kamran Abbasi 1999-2003. [17] Teachers did follow through with their strike threat despite an offer of 8% increase in salary. Niles West Alumni Niles West High School opened in fall of 1958, and has a student population of over 2,500 per year. Niles West High School, officially Niles Township High School West or NWHS, is a public four-year high school located in Skokie, Illinois, a north suburb of Chicago in the United States. He later studied at University College London, where he graduated in 2010 and earned a master of science in security studies. 2017 - Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow, '63 If you don't see your class's yearbook here, scroll down and check out your individual class year. Niles West Staff Directory District 219 > Niles West > Niles West Staff Directory E-MAIL ADDRESS: In District 219, e-mail addresses for staff members consist of the first three letters of the first name, followed by the first three letters of the last name followed by our organization name: d219.org Example: "Mary Smith" would be marsmi@d219.org Until the end of the 19992000 school year, the sports teams were known as Niles West Indians, a name which was changed to the Wolves so as not to offend Native Americans. Niles West competes in the Central Suburban League and Illinois High School Association (IHSA). At West, Loyd was a four-year varsity athlete and a four-year starter. Singer eventually opened his business, where he counseled high school athletes. Alumni List. The Niles North dance troupe is a three-time competitor at The National High School Dance Festival. At West, Garland was the president of student council, an excellent debate team member, and was also involved in theater. Michelle says she discovered her passion for storytelling at Niles West, when students told her they connected with a school paper story she wrote about the impact of her grandmas death. Amin has a documentary on You Tube called Funny and Fearless: Amin Lakhani (Episode 1). Last, but certainly not least, Rick Singer! As a Sophomore, he recorded 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns. Supporting the Students of Niles Township, * * Distinguished Alum 2022 * * When the strike took place, teachers were threatened with firing, which a judge requested the school board delay. Three D219 students were selected to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Junior National Championships, and at 17, he won the U.S. In 1991 Niles West received the U.S. The schoolis part ofNiles Township Community High School District 219, which also includesNiles North High School. Giving Tuesday Donation to Niles West! Students who accumulate 200 hours of community service receive a special recognition at commencement. Loyd scored 1,909 points in her college career, taking the title of Notre Dames fifth-highest scorer, which she still has today. The Niles West Athletic Hall of Fame inducted the following alums during Homecoming 2015. From then on, Kontos seems to jumps teams even more than he had before. This included faking ACT and SAT scores, lying about the childrens athletic careers, and bribing college admissions counselors. There is no charge!! Niles West High School, Skokie, Illinois (IL) AlumniClass.com (9109) - 10019 E Knox Ave, Spokane Valley WA, 99206. [13], Niles West Men's gymnastics also won the IHSA state championship for men's gymnastics in 2016.[14]. Fueled by Michelles drive, hard work, creativity, connections and strategic leadership, Mekky Media has become a seven-figure business serving clients that range from startups to industry leaders. A court ordered an end to the strike the day after it started. He was nominated by his former teacher Celeste Smith. Check out all of the names of the Niles West High School alumni that attended high school in Skokie that are listed above. 847-626-3957, Letter from The Education Foundation Chair. . The district has had a number of successes in the arts and sciences. Previous nominations are taken into consideration each year. Niles West High School opened in fall of 1958, and has a student population of over 2,500 per year. Appreciation/Influence of Niles West on accomplishments. Niles North and Niles West High Schools are public, four-year comprehensive high schools with a combined enrollment of more than 4,600 students. Niles West Distinguished Alumnus Award 2020-2021 Nomination. The Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC) in Region 4 has hosted its first annual YES I CAN STUDENT STAR We are excited to continue our Family Engagement Series tonight with Dr. Harris from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. 1969. There are seven members of the district board, each elected to a four-year term. In 2016, following the death of Antonin Scalia, President Barack Obama chose Garland to fill his vacancy on the Supreme Court. Tel: (847) 626-2510 www.niles-hs.k12.il.us SAVE SCHOOL Niles West High School serves 2,562 students in grades 9-12. Skokie, IL 60077 847-626-3957 Niles North students competed in National History Day in the website category. He served as a member of the foreign policy advisory panel during Trumps 2016 campaign, but just a year later, in October of 2017, he pleaded guilty to a charge of false statements to government officials (FBI agents). District 219 has been involved since the beginning and prides itself on facilitating this program within the community. In the 2019 US News and World Report Best High Schools in the Nation ranking, Niles North was 49th in the state and Niles West was 50th in the state. The district and its employees have had a long history of labor problems, dating back to the 1960s. Each year, over an eight-week period, Coming Together studies a different culture, with an emphasis on literacy. 2014 - Tom '86 and Dita, '86 (Jusufi) Merkel Candidate must have attended a District 219 School for at least 3 years and must have graduated from Niles West. During his years at West, Mendenhall was nothing short of amazing. If so, check out Classmates.com - hundreds of more NWHS alumni have posted their profiles. She worked her way through college and was proud to be the first in her family to obtain a degree. The Illinois Labor Relations Board publicly condemned both sides for failing to work in earnest to end the strike. . During his internship with Google, he worked on, and helped develop, Google Maps. In 2021 alone, awards included Gold/Silver Stevie Awards, Ragans Workplace Wellness Award, Expertise PRs Best PR Firms in Chicago listing, and the Ragan and PR Daily Communicator of the Year Award. At games, Loyd averaged 24.8 points and 11.9 rebounds per game, scoring 3,077 career points. Your email address will not be published. Leilani Ah sam 1992-1996. Nominations shall include supporting documentation about the nominee such as achievements in their field, significant contributions to their community and their association with Niles West. Attempted Nazi March in Skokie, 1977-1978 exhibit, Dr. Louise Klehm Archive, 1870-1941 exhibit, NileHiLite - Niles East Newspaper 1939-1980, Fair Housing in Skokie, 1961-1971 exhibit, Skokie Fire Department History, 1890s-1970s digital collection, Skokie History Project, 1898-1987 complete digital collection, Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection, Skokie Public Library Board Meeting Minutes, Skokie Public Library Digital Collections and Archives Collection Plan, Niles Township High Schools Yearbooks Digital Collections, Niles Township High School Yearbooks Digital Collection. Member Matthew Flink was appointed September 9, 2022 following the resignation of former member Jill Manrique. [11] Despite the court order, 200 teachers refused to return to school, with 100 calling in "sick". Kontos and Mendenhall actually walked the hallways of West at the same time at one point. Notable alumni: Martin Chalfie, (E'65), Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2008 . Premier public high school in the Chicagoland area. Niles West helped Amin develop cognitive skills as well as strategies to help make him the success he is. [5] The average class size was 19.2. The school opened in the fall of 1958. From 1979-1981, he served as an assistant to Attorney General at the time, Benjamin Civiletti. Infamous bank robber, aka, The Bearded Banditportrayed in the movie, Normal Life, and other shows. BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS. [28] By November 2, the District began announcing plans to replace striking teachers by as early as November 18. Niles West made education very accessible to him with all the accommodations he received. Notre Dame High School has established a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence during its 64 year history. It is part of Niles Township Community High School District 219, which also includes Niles North High School. Our goal is to commemorate past, present, and future graduates for their service. He now works as a writer and editor for the 2019 HBO sports comedy Baller. Another politician who graduated from West! Please register as a D219 alum for our alumni database to receive the annual newsletter, and other interesting alumni related information, such as upcoming reunions, homecoming games, and an opportunity to submit nominations for the distinguished alumni award each year. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given to select Niles West alumni. D219 has had three Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching recipients. 3. has made a significant contribution to his or her field and/or in the community, and The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Niles West High Schoolin Skokie, Illinois. Trust us you dont want to miss your next reunion! Nominations are accepted until February 28, 2023. Niles North and Niles West High Schools are public, four-year comprehensive high schools with a combined enrollment of more than 4,600 students. Locally, the Education Foundation provides D219 students and families in financial need with school supplies and covers other school-related expenses. Gymnastics Federation All-Around championship. The following season, Loyd was named All-WNBA Second Team, and even helped lead the Storms to the playoffs. Niles West alumni described him as charming and friendly and he wrote in his yearbook he "would most like to be remembered for the outstanding personality I have been given ." He would go on. Home > [13], In May 1970, the teachers again authorized a strike over salary. She will receive $1,000 towards her post-secondary education at North Park University. The Relay for Life team has raised more than $1 million in the fight against cancer. Niles West High School sits on over an acre of land. The Senate, who at the time had a Republican majority, refused to let Garland fill the seat, or even vote on it. Niles West Orchesis 2023 1:03:44 Niles West Spring Showcase of Bands 2023 Featuring Special Guests from Edison School & Lincoln Junior High 1:00:18 Niles West Spring 2023 Choir Concert 1:08:01 Niles West Festival of Orchestras 2023 March 14 2023 at Niles West High School 53:52 View more d219tv.org videos This page is not available in other languages. Olympic gold medalist Bart Conner (W76) and long time Niles West gymnastics coach John Burkel officially opened the Niles West state-of-the-art Athletic Training Center on September 2, 2011. [11], Niles West sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for men and women in basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, water polo, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. I Grow Chicago is an Englewood community center working to grow the neighborhood from surviving to thriving, by providing community connection, education, and opportunity. Kontos graduated in 2003, and along with being a star baseball player, he also participated in basketball and golf. Ready to reconnect Register now to reconnect with all 12,291 Niles West High School alumni Alumni List Last Name: All I Nancy Adamski 1961-1965 Chris Agouridis 1989-1993 Leilani Ah sam 1992-1996 Sarita Akwa-philbin 2016-2020 Arturo Alameda 1987-1991 Cl Als 2000-2004 Michael Arenson 1974-1978 Khalil Arman 2014-2018 Don Ashcroft 1982-1986 2012 - Dennis Hu, '07 ): Art Education Program of the Year, Patti-Anne Ford as the Art and Design Administrator of the Year, and Deanna Sortino as the Secondary Art Educator of the Year. College football didnt seem to be quite up to the standards for Mendenhall, as he was even invited to play in the 2005 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, just a couple months after graduating from high school. 2016 Dr. Robert A. Ganz, 72 Beneficiaries include Curts Cafe, A Better Life for Kids, Hope Jr., Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Daniel M. Horyn Foundation, and the Education Foundation. The AP participation rate at Niles West High School is. Niles West Spectrum High School Yearbooks, 1962-1989 Seniors Anthony Irpino and Joy Grossberg enjoy their reign of Homecoming King and Queen, 1988. Niles West High School, founded in 1959, is a four-year (9-12), premiere high school in Skokie, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago located . Niles West High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. In 2012, Kontos moved forward with his baseball career, playing for the San Francisco Giants until 2017. High School Milestones with Dr. Harris, TIME TBD- Gymnastics-V Boys @ IHSA Sectionals (Game), TIME TBD- Softball-JV Girls @ LEYDEN (Game), TIME TBD- Water Polo-JV Girls - VS MAINE EAST (Game), TIME TBD- Water Polo-V Girls - VS MAINE EAST (Game). Luckily, at the next Olympics in 1984, Conner participated and won two gold medals. Related historical information can be found in the Skokie Newspaper Index. 1996 saw the next strike action. At the age of 14, Connor had already won the 1972 U.S. In addition, the Illinois School Board of Education named Niles West Band Director, Justin Johnson as the 2021 Illinois Teacher of the Year. CSSI Committee (Curriculum Standards for School Improvement), PDSI Committee (Professional Development for School Improvement), TCSI Committee (Technology Committee for School Improvement), GCSI Committee (Green Council for School Improvement), Engineering, Computer Science & Business Education, GCSI (Green Council for School Improvement). Kontos was then drafted to the Cleveland Indians in 2018 but ended up being traded back to the Yankees that same year. Seniors Anthony Irpino and Joy Grossberg enjoy their reign of Homecoming King and Queen, 1988. ALUMNI Registration. [21], 1979 saw another strike, though classes were able to resume on a modified schedule with teachers who crossed the picket line and substitutes. The district has had a number of successes in the arts and sciences. Tracy Aa 2011-2015. The accolades ceremony will take place on May 17 at 7:00 PM . Michelle is a mentor to many young people, and an innovator in workplace culture and flexible staffing models. Looking for Niles West High School alumni not listed? On November 1, 2022, the district became the first in the United States to approve Assyrian-language course offerings following their addition to the Illinois State Course Catalog. Junior year he continued to live up to the expectations, rushing 1,832 yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging 11.6 yards per carry. You can contact me at smak10901@aol.com. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given to select Niles West alumni. At West, Singer was on the Varsity baseball and football teams. During law school, he worked with Justice William Joseph Brennan Jr, then served as a law clerk for Judge Henry J. * LEED for Schools Silver certified (classroom addition), * LEED for Schools registered at Gold (Athletic Training Center), D219 Robotics has won five state championship titles. Diane Meier. He graduated with a degree in Media and Computer Science. [8], In summer 2010, the Niles West High School Theatre Department performed at the 2010 American High School Theatre Festival in Scotland. Congrats to Our D219 YES I CAN Award Winners! Who knows, maybe youll be on it one day. NOTABLE ALUMNI. Front row: Barb Atsaves Pabst (80) basketball; Rashard Mendenhall (05) football/track; Judi Sloan, Head Coach Varsity Girls Gymnastics, Cross Country, Tennis; Ron Campbell, Head Coach, Boys Track and Cross Country; Bill Richardson, Head Coach, Varsity Football. [25] The Board of Education tried to force teachers back to work, claiming the strike was illegal during arbitration sessions, though teachers remained on strike. In 2019, Coming Together celebrated Polish culture and highlighted Polands contributions to science, literature, arts, education and much more. Arturo Alameda 1987-1991. She is a spokesperson for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and board member for Triage Cancer, and Mekky Media is a leader in representing nonprofits and elevating their messages and missions. [12] After two days of disruption, the strike was called off by local union officials. Past cultures explored are: Asian-Indian, Filipino, Greek, Assyrian, Korean, Chinese, Latino/Hispanic, Voices of Race and Muslim American. 2019 - Brett Kopf, '05 Men may also compete in baseball and football. D219 provides administrative support for the Foundation. It turned out Papadopolous had been lying about his involvement with Russia, and more specifically, his good friend Donald Trumps involvement. Although there are many notable Niles West alum, these are the ones that we often hear about when considering the legacy of West students. Niles West High School is ranked 65th within Illinois. If you see your name among the Niles West High School graduates, someone is looking for you! After a 20-year career as a TV news producer/writer and PR executive, she founded her own PR agency, Mekky Media Relations, in 2016. 1978. [19], In September 1976, the teachers union again authorized a strike, this time at the cost of seven days of school. We hope you will purchase a Niles West Community Cookbook as the funds raised are going to be a great help in supporting Dance Marathon's two 2021 beneficiaries: I Grow Chicago and the Niles Township Education Foundation. D219 was named to College Boards annual AP Honor Roll for increasing access to AP exams and improving student performance. More than 120 students and adults gave over 350 hours of community service to community partners in Niles Township during the second annual Wolf Pack Gives Back Community Service Day. He also goes to comedy clubs with Open Mic forums, where he meets people and builds a sense of community with the people he connects with. Papadopolous attended West from 2002-2005. Niles West Alumni. It validates the important work the district is doing to make our schools more equitable by advancing all of our students into more rigorous courses and by working to eliminate disproportionate enrollment in our classes by race. Click on the Yearbooks below to view a copy Online at Classmates.com. Check out this awesome feature on Melissa Isaacson, which was written last year. [8], The board for the 2022-2023 school year is:[8]. Skokie Public Library provides library cards to all our teachers. Interesting links Fun places, stores, restaurants, etc. She is part of the prestigious Forbes Agency Council and International Public Relations Network (IPRN). Niles Township High Schools District 219 2022 - Website Disclaimer. The Niles West Debate Team was the runner-up at the National Speech and Debate Associations National Championships. [7] Starting in the 20102011 school year, the print newspaper was retired, renamed "Niles West News", and moved online.
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