Northern High School - Noroscope Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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It is with regret and a deep loving respect that we must close a chapter in Northern’s history, as we make note of the retirement of our beloved principal, Mr. Guy V. Houston. No other indi- vidual has been more dedicated, or given so much of himself so whole- heartedly, as Mr. Houston. He has donated much of his life to help give Northern the great spirit and fine tradi- tions of which it can be proud today. As Northern’s football coach, he was the finest — always loyal, always look- ing for the best to challenge, bringing out the best in all with his encourage- ment, creating friendship all around him. Under Coach Houston, Northern’s football teams have chalked up fifteen city titles, eleven Saginaw Valley crowns, one co-title, seven state cham- pionships, and have seen ten undefeated seasons roll by, for a record few coaches can match. It has been said, “There isn’t a person who isn’t his friend.” These words he lived up to as Dean of Boys and as Deputy Principal. His patience and understanding will long be remembered by many. As principal of Northern for the last ten years, Mr. Houston has been an excellent example of a leader. No other could have filled the position more ade- quately. No other could have done it so wholeheartedly, for he has had to take all the devotion he has learned over the years, and mix it together with the deep

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Thanks from a grateful student body . . . understanding he has of his fel- lowman, adding to it the joys and the heartaches he has known, and blending it carefully with a deep love for Northern that can only come from the heart. Over the years Mr. Houston has watched many students come and go, and he has touched a little into the lives of each one of them. Today they are spread across the world, but each one will remember the helping hand he got along the way. Each one holds a deep re- spect for a man SO dedicated. Pictured are Mr. Houston receiving his picture from Wally Dutkowski(’40); with Pug Bare With misty eyes we wish him and Matt Piotrowski(’37); at a pep assembly; as principal; with Mrs. Houston; in 1937; paint- all the best in the future, and ing by A1 Wa.hinpon('32) of coach’, dream, we know that he is leaving behind a part of himself, for it echoes and will continue to echo through the halls of Northern for all time. Our Principal Mr. Guy V. Houston 29