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

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• ■Mm? 0m es s: The Husky mascot came to life when junior Beth Burch stepped into a new costume. A gener- ous donation provided the student body with this desperately needed dog. I wanted to get involved with school activi- ties,” exclaimed Beth. She found that the hard- est part of the job was during the PHN vs PH pep assembly. “It was very nerve wracking,” she re- members. The Husky mascot is an important part of the football games. Beth explains the dog’s responsi- bilities by stating, “The Husky s job is to get the stands involved. They need to be a part of the game too!” Beth enjoys her position as school mascot de- spite the casualties, “Its a hot job, but someone has to do it!” Mr. Ray Labelle and Mrs. Janet Eastman en- thusiastically watch the students compete in the Mardi Gras Field Day Games. Cheerleader Jennifer Krenke gives a punch of encouragement as she cheers for the junior var- sity football team. Seniors Chris Castillo and Kathy Smarch carry an armful of painting supplies to the senior wall. Show Your Pep student life 15

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Spirit is a liveliness that when nurtured can grow and flourish. In the appropriate setting, this combination of pride and en- thusiasm created an unmistakable power. It was this power that encircled and sought to include the entire diverse group of individuals at Northern. One of the schools greatest assets is its abundance of spirit. This liveliness shines through unqiuely and differently depending on the time of year and its focus. Football season is a classic example of a vast conglomeration of spirit. The “Husky Hysteria motto accurately reflected the enthusiastic attitudes produced following the successful 1986 football season. This concise statement allowed students, teach- ers, and parents to display their school pride with bumper stickers and tee-shirts. The continued success of the varsity football team has preserved this attitude. Pep assemblies are another strong show- ing of that awesome Husky spirit. As classes compete for the coveted pep bone one could easily be caught up in the fever! It was the intense Husky Power that inspired male football players and cheerleaders to change roles for an hour. Husky Power is fostered in other less ob- vious ways. It is a flame that flickers inside all students who have felt pride in their school. The diversity of people in school provides the perfect wick for this flame to flicker brightly. The spirit is the beauty of individual expression. Students gather at the Mardi Gras Field Day, run by Chairperson Kristen Henline, to cheer their classes onto victory. Show Your Pep Sophomores Amy Kilbourn and Arthur “Chip” Plum- mer help support their class by selling “Beat the Big Reds” balloons at the PHN vs PH football game. Junior Terry Davis runs out to meet his teammates before the PHN vs PH game. The Huskies defeated the Big Reds 13-12.

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The roar of the crowd, the clanging of cow bells, the rustling of pom-poms, and the music from the band members were all es- sential parts of Friday nights. From pep assemblies to the actual football game, Husky Hysteria ran rampant throughout the school and the community. With many smiles and confident chants, the cheerleaders created enthusiasm within the crowd. The spectators reacted with the stomping of feet and shouts of encourage- ment. The students ' favorite cheers were evident as they chanted along with the cheerleaders. We ' re gonna beat them, yea- yea, we ' re gonna beat them, yea-yea...,” could be heard from enthusiastic students. Megaphones sold by the Booster Club aided the crowd ' s yelling. The band also contributed to the festivi- ties. Marching band members practiced diligently so they would be at top perfor- mance during the halftime entertainment. They played the school fight song and students cheerfully sang along. The excitement climaxed as the football players ran onto the field to begin battle. Throughout the game, spectators continued their support by cheering when the team scored, made a good run, or completed a pass. Their encouragement often carried the players to victory. Friday night excitement did not end after the football game. There were parties to attend, and the local McDonalds provided a gathering spot for students as they waited for the football players to return. As every student knows, there was always something magical about a home football game in the crisp air of a clear fall night. Athletic Director Jim Burnell converses with varsity football players Andy Collins, David Martin, and Ronald Jacobs before a home game. Band director Mr. Greg Christiansen, Coach Gary Nesbitt, and trainer Ed Rawza discuss a home football game along the sidelines. To prevent injuries seniors Jan Miller and Ed Thomas stretch during pregame warm ups. 16 Friday Nights student life