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

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wins North Central Accreditation At Northern ' s first Birthday Dance, Mr. Overly checks to see if the knife is sharp enough to cut the cake, as one of the cooks, Jo Ann Willis, assures him it is! School activities usually find swing of things. Mr. and Mrs. Overly right in the James Batman Overly, glad for a chance to rest, looks on as PH tries for a free throw. Number 55 successfully matches his skill against a member of the PH faculty, as he assists in adding points to Northern ' s vic- tory over PH. Mr. Overly presides over a familiar scene - a regular faculty meeting. 15

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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

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Administrative Mr. Raymond Morehead Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Raymond Morehead schedules all Port Huron Northern activities . . . assem- blies, basketball games, concerts, banquets, and community events. In his casual, friendly manner he handles a multitude of responsibilities daily - he schedules both student and faculty classes; he may greet members of the community; and he of- ten presides at faculty meetings. His past exper- ience serves as a guideline as he councils any special discipline problems which may arise. A frequent visitor to Northern is Dr. Gerald DeGrow, Superintendent of Public Schools. He pauses for a brief conversation with Mr. Morehead who is prepar- ing an announcement for the student body.