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

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T H€ UITIMAT6 Only the best will do. To be average is intolerable. Perfection is the ultimate goal. For if we settled for less, we would be mediocre, a characteristic never associated with Huskies! Academics are essential to a quality high school education, and PHN students took full advantage of the wide variety of classes offered. College Prep and Advanced Placement courses attracted many stu- dents. Students’ achievements were evident by the extensive honor roll and 3.5 GPA lists. Business clubs BOEC and DECA also proved that nothing but the best would do by sending students Tiffany Haynes, John Adair, Shannon DeBell, Jenny Miner, Kelli Oris, and Tracey Taylor to regional and state competitions. Students and teachers felt a rush of panic at the beginning of the school year when the millage did not pass. The failure of the millage cut funds limiting many students to five courses, but the strong desire to make the most of an unfortunate situation kept the students and staff in high spirits. Senior Tracey Williams commented, “It was a hard blow, but we’ll have to make the best of what we have left.” The senior class overlooked the obstacle and produced valedicto- rians, salutatorians, and six national merit semi-final- ists. Casey Benedict summed up her feelings about this honor by saying, “It is surprising how the PSAT test could affect me in my future.” —( J° n Pickett A select group of students who earned a place among the academic elite were rewarded with admit- tance to the National Honor Society. The senior class comprises 46 of the 75 members of the National Honor Society. 2 Never settle for Less opening it Awesome! Fantastic! I couldn’t wait to be a part of the Northern team — the Northern tradition.

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T H€ 8€ST Students set high standards in school activities. Mardi Gras was better than ever when the games assembly was moved outside and became an exciting, competitive field day. Lendzions of Port Huron added to the Mardi Gras theme, “It’s more fun in costume,” by supplying formal dresses for the Mardi Gras queen’s assembly. Jeanine Spillard, court nominee, added, “The fashion show was a neat idea; everyone looked great!” Mike Choinere’s music was another welcome addition to Mardi Gras excitement. His music kept the students motivated during wall building and into the night for the finale — the annual Mardi Gras dance. The Student Council began the year with many new ideas. The additions of an executive office, new execu- tive board positions, and carpeting in the student counc- cil rooms contributed to their mounting success. Athletes in a variety of sports have finally proven to be leading contenders in the Eastern Michigan League. Memorial Stadium became one of the centers of atten- tion during finals. The Women’s Varsity Tennis Team reached state fi- nals with junior Evie Kopp going undefeated throughout the season. Men’s Golf sent Jason Hutty to the EML first team, and Dan Pink and Dave Knupp to the second EML team. In addition, the Women’s Cross Country Team was the first in the school’s history to compete in the State Finals held in Flint. - Dan O ' Sullivan During each season many outstanding athletes devoted hours of hard work contributing to the extensive list of “Award Winning Athletes.” Throughout the year the Huskies have proven that hard work and dedication are the ingredients for success. We have aimed high and reached our goals, for we will Never Settle for Less! Defensive assistant coach Steve Marcero instructs junior Ken Meinhardt to stay low in his slant during a break in the game against Anchor Bay. Senior student trainers Lise Armstrong and Rochelle Rogers prepare water bottles for the varsity football team. Hoisting the P.H. dummy up at the pep assembly, before the big game, was a real blast! Never settle for Less