Novi High School - Reflections Yearbook (Novi, MI)

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B062 gd Lfvffducafiofz, e:Sl4pez61zf.sfzczQ1zf .5'Zzffe7Q1t'1fafzf gSl4p5z4'fzf,5fzLf The city of Novi elected eight citizens to serve on the Board of Education. Eve two or four years the citizens exercise their voting powers. In the fall of 1976 the Board asked for and received a one and half mill increas The Board also kept a close eye on the construction of the new high school. T Board of Education's motto was We Care. The Board members were president, Mrs. Sharon Pelchatg vice president, lx Joel Colliaug treasurer, Mr. John Milang secretary, Mr. Robert Wilkens. Otl Board members included Mrs. Ruth Waldemayer, Mrs. Joan Daley, and stud: member, Miss Jennifer Roethel. Also Dr. Gerald Kratz, superintendent and I William Barr, assistant superintendent, sit on the Board. Board members talked things over before the meeting. Dr. Barr looked over the agenda. FRONT ROW: R. waldemayer, S. Pel- ehat, J. Daley, l. Milan, Dr. Barr, Dr. Kratz, R. Wilkins, J. Roethel.

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L77 With a resume that puts President Carter to shame, includ- ig alma maters like University of Michigan, Michigan tate, Western Michigan University, Wayne State, colleges 1New York, Vermont, Illinois, and Mexico, Dr. Ditzhazy as truly one of the most devoted, innovating administrators ver to head up the high school. She believed that in general, Novi students are delight- tl. Many of our Wildcats are excellent sportsmen and sports- omen. Some are good students. lf I had my 'Dream come ue' every Novi student would demand the best education his 'her talents and abilities could handle A voice boomed over the p.a. system, And now for the ,orning announcements . . . This voice instilled fear in X TN.: AA 24'1z:cpczfe, Zzcf..7Q1Zlhuzf lfjrifzczpa ig'-Q: Z, the hearts of many in the past four years, yet also gained a respect uncommon to most school administrators. The voice belonged to Mr. Nanas, assistant principal at Novi. He expressed his thoughts on the redeeming qualities of Novi students in the following way: We have had over 100 new students added to N.H.S. since lune, 1976. The older students have accepted these new students and made them feel at home. I think Novi High students are friendly and accepting of new people. Mr. Nanas left teaching at Southfield High School to come to Novi. He attended Eastern Michigan University where he received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts. iii! 'Si' me Il' C? 1 Dr Dll!hlLX and Mr Ninas tilk d t out tst mcel s Boird mcttm b. Dr. Ditzhizy worled on next ye'ir's schedule. c. Mr. Nanas contemplated anew proposal.