Northern High School - Spirit Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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durability, the basis of PHN Equipment plus describes theAutomtive Shop at Northern. All of this helps students not planning to attend college to become techni- cians of the future by developing vocational or industrial skills. Crucibles, test tubes, breakers, eudimeter tubes, Bunsen burners, electron microscopes, and dissecting kits are all a sampling of the equipment supply for the Science Department. For every two people in each of these classes there is a lab station consisting of a gas and water outlet, a sink, and basic equipment. Northern was built with four sepa- rate grade centers, one for each grade. These centers contain six rooms, the last four open into one large room for the team-teaching methods introduced this year. Also housed in this area are the Grade Dean, Counselor, and Secretary for the respective grade. They handle all counseling, attendance, and supervision of that grade. Students enjoy the excellent studying facilities in our modern cafeteria-study hall. 13

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Practicality, convenience, and An Instructional Resource Center built conducive to creating a mood of casualness and relaxation provides the students with excellent lighting, lounge chairs, carpeting, individual study desks, as well as an immense selection of books. The Fine Arts were not forgotten at Northern. Be- tween Band and Vocal there are six sound-proof practice rooms. Available to students are micro- phones and tape recorders which are used for self- evaluation and improvement. The Aetna Drive-O-Trainer Simulator was obtained for PHN through the assist- ance of the School Board and the Independent Insurance Agents Association of the city. It simulates actual driving conditions through the use of films, while the students ' reactions are recorded on an electronic board. 12

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Mr. Overly - proud that Northern James E. Overly Principal Mr. James E. Overly, Principal of PHN since its birth, is looked upon by those affiliated with him as a merit to our school. His numerous jobs include coordinating the network of activities, meeting prob- lems as they arise, maintaining a high academic quality and scholastic standard as well as a balanced curriculum for Northern. He has worked long and diligendy for the welfare of the students and faculty and with the best interests of the community in mind. He began his career as a teacher and principal at Grasslake, Michigan and was assistant principal at Port Huron High for two years before assuming the position of Northern ' s first Principal. Through his assistance, interest, and cooperation, M You expect more from Northern, and you get it. 14