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

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As principal of Northern since its opening in 1965 , Mr. James Overly feels this year is one of the best Northern has ever exper- ienced. Better attitudes and better understanding on the part of the students have made this year very enjoyable for all ' , ” stated Mr. Overly. One of the things that may have helped make this such a good year is the dedicated and sin- cere interest Mr. Overly takes in his job. Mr. Overly constantly strives to make Northern more benefi- cial and enjoyable for all students. Mr. Overly holds a great responsibility for the activities around Northern. Only a few of his duties are: supervising budgeting ; coordinating the curriculum, and interviewing teachers. Working with the department heads, Mr. Overly is able to keep in dose touch with the progress and problems of each department. Mr. Overly, a graduate of Michigan State University, served as assistant principal at Port Huron High School before coming to Northern. He also worked in Grass Lake, Michigan where he was a teacher and principal for ten years. 10

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Board of Education Serves Community Faithfully Mr. A.B. Carlisle President One of the most difficult positions of civic involvement is that of the member of a board of education. Members are called upon to recognize the opinions of the community on educational objectives and operate the school district accordingly, in a time when everyone is interrsted in “doing his own thing” opinions are either non-existent or difficult to perceive. The result is that these unpaid volunteers are frequently subjected to undeserved and bitter crossfire from various segments of the community, in addition to the above , they are called upon to meet community educationa l objectives which frequently are not supported by adequate community funds. The board serves as the policy-making body for the district. The actual operation is conducted by the staff within the policies established by the board, in addition , the board must approve all hiring and release of personnel. Finally, they must approve the district budget and approve the bills to cover supplies or services purchased. The board has many objectives that it is striving to accomplish during 1972-7973. They are working toward the improvement of accountability, communcations, learning, and planning throughout the school distrrct. H.J. Hazledine, M.D. Vice-President Mr. E win F. Harting Mrs. Alice McKinnon Mr. Norman F. Cristick Mrs. William J. Dinnen Rev. Frederick A. Schoof

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OPPOSITE PAGE - TOP: Mr. James Overly LEFT: The new reading room, donated by Mr. Ivan Ludington, is looked over by Mr. Overly and Mr. Ludington. TOP: As secretary, Mrs. Clara Wellman is a great help to Mr. Overly. CENTER: Department Heads: Miss Ruth Meyer, English; Miss Mary Neil, Mathematics; Mrs. Daphine Rantanen , Business Education; Mr. Gale Ahearn, Language; Mr. James Dickey , Health Education; Mrs. Catherine Brown, Homemaking; Mr. Richard Dougherty , Social Studies; and Mr. Walter Lyszak, Science. MISSING: Mr. William Komph, Industrial Arts. LEFT: As an avid sports fan, Mr. Overly is seen at many of Northern ' s games.