Northville High School - Palladium Yearbook (Northville, MI)

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TT Sweet SmeJJing Pro its One of the most popular and pro- fitable fundraisers that the organiza- tions of NHS participate in is the flower sale. Through Mr. Michael BurJey, the school purchases carnations from South America at a minimai rate. The lowers are delivered on Fridays during school hours. Sold to students at the low price of one dollar, the average pro it from a flower sale is $300. In addition to the traditional colors, the carnations can be tinted to match holidays and special occasions. No matter what time of year flowers are sold, the students ' reactions are always positive. Denise Akroush hands Doug Ayers a bouquet of flowers. iitudent Congress prepares for the Christmas flower sales. 48 FLOWER SALES

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Upper left: Shannon Loper, Kris Abitz, and Michelle Holloway take a breather between dances. Upper right: Kurt Reickel and Danielle Loomis are all smiles. Lower: The senior class stares off in astonishment. ■ yfA ' M m €9 €W liL ' Wm .-■ ' -7 ApvP s l w 1 .0 X HOMECOMING 47

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1 Erin Holmberg smiles proudly at her latest poem. Shannon Couzens clusters her ideas for a Eastern Michigan con- test entry. Competitive Writers Refine Their Talents Under the direction of English instructor Pat Dorrian-Sandbothe, some of the finest poets and short story composers at NHS organized to form one of the strongest writing units in the area. Meeting every Tuesday night, the talented group developed their writing techniques and challenged their creative abilities to the fullest extent. Students revised their works for state-wide competition and entered contests sponsored by Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University and St. Mary ' s College, among others. These latest additions to the world of competitive writing have most cer- tainly lived up to the high standards of Northville ' s prestigious writing alumni, and show no intention of slowing down in the future. Ms. Dorrian-Sandbothe supervises Jennifer Davis ' wrriting style. COMPETITIVE WRITING 49 if