Excellence in Education award. After attending West, Singer took a couple of years off before committing to Brookhaven college for a short period of time. [13], Niles West Men's gymnastics also won the IHSA state championship for men's gymnastics in 2016.[14]. Niles West Distinguished Alumni - Alumni Michelle Mekky, Class of 1989. [7] Starting in the 20102011 school year, the print newspaper was retired, renamed "Niles West News", and moved online. In 1991 Niles West received the U.S. Dave Harms. District 219 has been involved since the beginning and prides itself on facilitating this program within the community. Our goal is to commemorate past, present, and future graduates for their service. Lets switch it up a bit from all the politics and the drama. 2016 - Judge Merrick Garland '70 2010 - Dr. Steven Dayan, '85, 7700 Gross Point Rd. Notre Dame High School has established a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence during its 64 year history. [5] In 2012, Newsweek ranked Niles West on its list of the Top 1000 Public Schools in the nation. [24], The remainder of the 1980s and early 1990s remained relatively quiet. Past cultures explored are: Asian-Indian, Filipino, Greek, Assyrian, Korean, Chinese, Latino/Hispanic, Voices of Race and Muslim American. I Grow Chicago is an Englewood community center working to grow the neighborhood from surviving to thriving, by providing community connection, education, and opportunity. A court ordered an end to the strike the day after it started. The Niles West Athletic Hall of Fame inducted the following alums during Homecoming 2015. Niles West High School - Find Alumni, Yearbooks & Reunion Plans Niles West helped Amin develop cognitive skills as well as strategies to help make him the success he is. At this ceremony, current students are also recognized for their accomplishments in areas of athletics, scholarship, and community engagement. The Student News Site of Niles West High School, Your email address will not be published. In 2016, following the death of Antonin Scalia, President Barack Obama chose Garland to fill his vacancy on the Supreme Court. [12], The baseball team has won two IHSA state championships (197172 and 197475). The school was praised for teacher involvement, excellent student achievement scores on college entrance exams, parent involvement, a model curriculum and a wide range of class offerings. District 219 works closely with other government agencies, social services agencies, businesses and other partners in the Township. Your email address will not be published. This name may be a little foreign to you because the name most associated with the scandal is Full House actress Lori Loughlin. 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. There are 27 athletic teams and more than 90 clubs and activities in which students can participate. 847-626-3957, Letter from The Education Foundation Chair, 2014 - Tom '86 and Dita, '86 (Jusufi) Merkel. Merrick Garland, graduate of Niles West High School in 1970, was sworn in as the 86thAttorney General of the United States on March 11, 2021. When the strike took place, teachers were threatened with firing, which a judge requested the school board delay. As of March 2020, many 8th or 7th graders have been attending Niles West high school as part as an off-level program.[6]. 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Wikipedia history of Niles West H.S., Notable alumni, etc. Trust us you dont want to miss your next reunion! Skokie, IL 60077 Questions about this award, the nomination process, or selection process can be sent to Sarah Struebing sarstr@d219.org. 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. Alumni Newsletters Chicago pictures (Powerpoint) 1950-1960's . [27] The situation worsened when it was learned that the federal mediator had taken a week off to attend a conference at a resort. [8], In summer 2010, the Niles West High School Theatre Department performed at the 2010 American High School Theatre Festival in Scotland. 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. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Niles West High Schoolin Skokie, Illinois. Niles West Dean Tim Dykes getting his head shaved as a fundraiser for St. Baldrick's Foundation. Niles West Alumni Niles West High School opened in fall of 1958, and has a student population of over 2,500 per year. He ranked number 2 in his graduating class of 700. Niles West Alumni. In, We are excited to continue our Family Engagement Series tonight with Dr. Harris from 6:30pm-7:30 pm.