RECENT NEWS

Daniel Cudzich (NW 2020) Receives Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Niles West 2020 Graduate Daniel Cudzich is among the 413 scholars selected from across the country.

Martin Yousif Zebari (NN 2011) Playwright and Actor in “Layalina”
Zebari’s life is reflected in “Layalina”, as he remembers fleeing Baghdad and ending up in Skokie. “…I grew up with a spoiled sense of diversity because I thought the rest of the world was that way,”

James O’Malley (NN 1983) Finalist for Golden Apple Award
O’Malley, a veteran teacher in Skokie-Morton Grove District 69 is a finalist for the prestigious Golden Apple awards for his efforts to achieve excellence in education.
Lori Andre
Distinguished Alum 2022
Michelle Mekky
Distinguished Alum 2022

The Niles West Athletic Hall of Fame inducted the following alums during Homecoming 2015. 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. Back row: Darrell Kerbel (’77) gymnastics; Bill Porter (’78) wrestling; Ray Borucki (’75) baseball; Mike Basrak, Head Coach Varsity Football (his son Roger Basrak is pictured), as well as the 1975 State Champion Baseball team.
The Education Foundation strives to connect our alumni, current students, families, faculty, the business community and donors, weaving together our whole community and fostering a sense of belonging and strong relationships. When you volunteer with The Education Foundation, you have a chance to collaborate and network with your former classmates. We welcome your involvement!
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