Novi High School - Reflections Yearbook (Novi, MI)

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Although the cross country team maintained a less tha impressive record last year, it held many personal achieve ments for individual members. Senior captain Mark McKinney and sophomore Jeff Iohnsto both maintained standards of excellence in repeatedly breakin records and bettering personal scores. Johnston, in fact, fin ished the season with the most successful year in the history c Novi cross country. He consistently set records and then brok them, ending the year ranked 4th in Oakland County, 34th i the state, and 45th in the largest meet in the world . Coach Norgren held optimistic hopes toward the '78 season The only member lost to graduation was Mark McKinney, harrier who finished first or second in every meet in which h competed. And, with the likes of Johnston, Pat Wiseman, Tod Spielman, Gary Anthony, George Wilhelm and Mark Byberg the experience from the last season, and the hopes of success fc the new season, Coach Norgren's optimism may prove a reality E

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The varsity football teatn mixed a concoction of super skill, tuperb sportsmanship, perfect planning, terrific timing, and ncomparable instruction, injected it into the bionic bodies of he players and came up with a winning combination. After finishing undefeated in the Southeastern Conference, ,hey had a spot in the state playoffs fa first for Novij. By crush- ng their opponents in every game, they possessed again a pride n Novi football not apparent since the team of 1972. With Randy Wroten quarterbacking, and an offensive line :onsisting of Ion Buck, Bob Bannatz, John Pisha, loe Silvestri, ien Kardel, Geoff Garcia, and John Samples, plays ran so .moothly and with such precision that they seemed almost zffortless. Coach Osborne felt that Rick Pretty, Tom Morris, Andy McComas, Andy Raddant and Tony McCarty also did a xg B'-vt--f JK ,Q 'bf 'PW S fine job. After a bruising defeat by Class A Northville in the season opener, Novi refueled its Green Machine and failed to face the frustration of another loss throughout the rest of their season. Each battle proved the Cat's superiority and perfec- tion of the sport. The post-season playoffs, staged after the gridders had been crowned SEC champs, saw Novi pitted against Okemos for the Class B title. Not only their record, but also their quality of play on the field were considered for the team selection. The long hours, grueling practices, and personal sacrifices endured by the players eventually resulted in one of the high- est honored, most respected teams to emerge from Novi. 6 a. Receptions like this made Andy a resourceful member of the team. b. Displaying prowess in both running and passing the ball, Randy led the team to many hard-earned victories. c. with this great form, Andy hurled the ball deep into enemy territory. d. Dave and R.l. readied themselves for the next attack. e. Exchange student Steve proved quite an asset to the powerful Cats. f. The players rejoiced after another of their consistent triumphs. g. The Big Three supplied leadership and support to the powerful team. h. Randy braced himself for the assault: a scene he faced many times as QB. i. John went airborn for a successful completion,

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