On behalf of students from the class of 1962 of the then Oakview Junior High School in Skokie, we wanted to publicly thank Principal Allison Stein, of the now Oliver McCracken Middle School, for her openness in welcoming us to revisit our junior high school on the occasion of our 50th anniversary of graduation from Niles High School East Division.
Our group included folks from a variety of professions, including a doctor, several lawyers, an actuary, fitness, travel and education. We revisited Skokie from California, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin, along with folks who stayed closer to home in Skokie and nearby suburbs. As a group, we benefited greatly from Skokie’s commitment to education over 50 years ago, and were gratified to see that commitment amplified and today’s students being afforded opportunities to learn in current tense laboratory classrooms, and wonderful music rooms. We had an opportunity to visit with some students and teachers and staff and absorb some of their enthusiasm.
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Our junior high school experience included a diverse student body which provided a rich cultural atmosphere for us. Today’s Oliver McMcracken Middle School appears to have even greater diversity. We applaud Skokie residents for embracing their diversity and supporting the education of our future leaders.
Thank you, Principal Stein for allowing us a glance of nostalgia and a look into our future.
Victoria Gillio
Williams Bay, Wis.
Oakview/McCracken Class of 1962