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

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and Beauty ABOVE LEFT: Ruth Ann Schmidt and Valerie Middlemas enjoy a game of pool at the Port Huron Motor Inn. ABOVE: An oar carrier creates a beautiful sight as it slowly moves past Lakeside Park. ABOVE CENTER: Sheriff William Pettengill con- ducts students on a tour of the County Jail. LEFT: Chamber of Commerce secretary, Mrs. Doro- thy Leslie, offers information about the Blue Water Area to Freshmen Gary Millikin, Ellen Miller, and Michael Bajis. 13

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Port Huron offers students • • • PORT HURON and its sur- rounding area provide an ever- increasing source of study, recre- ation, and civic pride, which benefits all citizens. Port Huron boasts many educa- tional facilities. Various librar- ies serve the community’s quest for entertainment and provide exceptional research aids for students. Collecting data on the community, state and local offi- cials, and business organiza- tions, the Chamber of Commerce releases valuable information to students. Northern students enjoy Port Huron’s recreation assortment. At the numerous bowling alleys, skating rinks, and dances, stu- dents gather to relax and com- pete. Laughter, tears, and sus- pense attract students to view the selection of top movies avail- able. Adding to the beauties of our area, the Blue Water Bridge spans the traffic-laden St. Clair River, uniting the United States and Canada. From our shoreline parks, area residents view silent ships on their continous jour- neys. Proudly parents and students support our community and strive to create a city to remem- ber. Recreation , Educ ation, Sally Hatfield, searching for pertinent aided by reference librarian, Mrs. Fran facts in the St. Clair County Library, is Marshall. The oil refineries of nearby Sarnia, Ontario cast a fiery glow over the St. Clair River.

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r lt’s Pride ” states Principal James E. Overly MR. JAMES E. OVERLY, determined to make Northern one of the leading secondary schools in Michigan, is the first to recognize Northern pride. Aware of student accomplishments, faculty capa- bilities, and administratin guidance, he realizes the source of Northern’s success. Uniquely, PHN possesses a more personal atmosphere, compared to other high schools of equal size, which origi- nates from the principal’s office. As principal, Mr. Overly is responsible for PHN’s total activity. Foremost in his year-round duty, he co-ordinates a well-balanced curriculum with available teachers and classroom space. In addi- tion he supervises scheduling and budgeting, in- terviews teachers, and prepares PHN for incoming Freshmen. Working closely with the assistant principal, grade deans, and department heads, Mr. Overly resolves effective rules of discipline and investigates curriculum advancement possibilities. Beginning his career in Grass Lake, Michigan, where he taught and serv ed as principal for ten years, Mr. Overly attempts to expose every stu- dent to a broad realm of education and to make efficient use of time and today’s knowledge. Stretching his busy schedule, Mr. Overly manages to satisfy his wide interests. A Michigan State University graduate, he advocates athletics. Bas- ketball and football capture his enthusiasm as a fan at Husky competitions. Hunting deer and fish- ing attract him to the woods to relax. A family man, Mr. Overly encourages his three sons to par- ticipate in all sports, and often chauffeurs them from event to event.