Novi High School - Reflections Yearbook (Novi, MI)

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gif The art teachers were asked what made them want to become teachers. a. Mr. Cleland replied, I became an art teacher because it was an area of learning I enjoyed in high school. I felt it would be an enjoyable living to continue working in fine arts and instructing others in the area. b. Mrs. Fox said, What could be greater than doing what you like and teaching others to do the same? E57 15,2511 The business teachers were asked what some U . advantages of teaching were. c. Mrs. King replied, In teaching business I can easily adapt myself to a wide variety of jobs. During summer vacation I can work as a secretary to further enhance my experience in the business area. In that way I am able to return in the fall with new techniques to offer my students. d. Miss McFarlane was new this year. She graduated from ,2 r .vw . Eastern Michigan University in December, 1975. e. Mr. Trudeau siad, Having a knowledge in the busi area allows one to teach or enter the business area where the a lot of money to be made. f. Mr. Gardner said, Since leaving high school in 196 have always been involved in coaching young people of all groups. After finishing college and four years in the Air Forc worked as a salesman for some time. I could not see worl this type job the rest of my life, and decided to give teachil try. I've loved every day of it. g. Mr. Wixom said, After graduation, the appeal for mc was strong so I went into the business world. Four years of ws ing mainly for money in the city left me feeling uneasy. I does not work for money alone. CI suppose it holds true for 3 too.b So I went back to Eastern Michigan University for teaching cerificate . X5 -5 , Inii ' c I I

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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.

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ZPIIZIIZLZIZ L'C'6ZfL'UIZ - The communication skills teachers were asked what some the gratifications were. a. Miss Ban said, The most self gratifying part of teach- g communication skills is involvement with Journalism II. orking with the newspaper staff gives one the opportunity to Jrk closely with students. b. Mrs. Carter said, The greatest reward comes in seeing meone find a new idea and put it to use. c. Mrs. Franchi replied, Teaching literature offers stu- nts the opportunity to think freely and express their per- nal views and I love living dangerously! d. Mrs. Lawrence said, Each day almost painlessly I arn about something new. The generation gap, which is of .tcgfps on J Ni sz' so much concern to parents and others is not as foreign to me because I meet it every day. I like sharing ideas and being paid for enjoyable work. I have made many nice friends here. e. Mrs. Monaghan said, My satisfaction comes from see- ing kids grow up and learn different things each year. f. Mr. Schmucker replied, Probably the basic underlying factor that determined my move toward communication skills as a subject area was my desire to help kids develop effective speaking skills. It is my belief that speaking is one of man's most effective tools, if developed and used to its fullest extent. . - . .fr 'il