Lights are flashing, people are jumping up and down, the sound of loud bass fills the room. You might think this is a rave, but no, this is Niles North’s 2016 Homecoming Dance taking place in the gymnasium.

The Homecoming Dance is the culmination of an exciting week at the school, a week filled with school spirit and pride. And what better way to celebrate this pride than to dance your heart out surrounded by the rest of the student body?

With an Olympic theme and music and entertainment provided by myBOOMtour, a Chicago-based production and entertainment company, the 2016 Homecoming Dance was a night to remember, and a huge hit with students who attended.

“I think the best part of tonight was how involved everyone got. The DJ’s did a great job of hyping everyone up by playing good music and constantly getting the crowd into it. I’m glad this was my last homecoming dance” Isaac Lee, senior, said.

The dance began at 7 p.m. and ended 10:30 p.m. but many students wanted the night to continue, a sign of how many people enjoyed the dance. All grades were well represented, and everyone got in on the dancing during songs such as “Juju On That Beat” and “Me, Myself & I.”

Students had high praise for the dance, with many compliments focused on the music and production that myBOOMtour put on.

“I had such a great time at the dance this year. Last year, my freshman year was fun, but this year was definitely better.” Sonia Cruz, sophomore, said.

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With such acclaim for the event, the 2017 Homecoming Dance has a lot to live up to. However, with Nile’s North dedication to giving the students a good time it would surprise no one if it topped this year’s.

Photo taken by Ihab Hachimi