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The Northland High School Alumni Foundation (NHSAF) was officially set up by Sean Milner (NHS ’86) and Michael Stamos (NHS ‘82) as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2000. The idea for the foundation took shape earlier when summer softball tournaments were first organized in 1993 with NHS graduates as players. These tournaments took place for a number of years, with half of the money raised each year going back to our Alma Mater. Some of the donations helped the high school’s baseball team (Jugs Practice Machine & Hitting Net), the instrumental band (Trip to the Peach Bowl), and the football stadium (Ice Machine & Press Box Renovations). In 2002, Neal “Ric” Johnson (NHS ’71) organized the first Northland High School Multi-Class Reunion as an event held at Flannagan's in Dublin for graduates in the early years at Northland. This reunion has taken place each year since always on the first Saturday in August as a way for all NHS Alumni and teachers to reconnect and share stories about their days at Northland. The event has taken on a life of its own over the years! In 2014, Sean and Ric joined forces, joined by Barbara Moore Ruhl (NHS ’69) and Laurie Howden Spinosi (NHS ’72), to merge the energy from both groups. The Northland High School Alumni Foundation, or NHSAF for short, was reborn. The goals of the NHSAF are simple:
Grow the organization to include membership of Alumni from all classes over the decades. Give back to Northland by generating support to students and programs at the school. Help foster a spirit of Viking pride! Once a Viking, ALWAYS a Viking! Let the students know the Alumni are proud of them and how they represent the school! HISTORY OF NORTHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
With expanding growth in the north end of Columbus in the early 1960s, new developments took shape and brought families to Salem Village, Devonshire, Forest Park, Karmel, and Woodward Park. Northland Shopping Center was built, elementary schools overflowed, and the ground broke for a new high school in 1965. The doors to NORTHLAND JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL opened to students in September 1966, with classes for 7th through 11th grades. Seniors stayed for their final year at rival Brookhaven High. Principal Leslie M. Evans and Vice-Principal Richard Hayes took the helm of this new Viking ship and helped students and teachers set sail. A Nordic theme was chosen and the Viking mascot, school colors of green and gold, the Valhalla yearbook and Valkyries drill team all came to life. Many new traditions began! With a bulging north-end population, Woodward Park Junior High opened its doors in September 1967 for grades 7 and 8. Northland Senior High School was now home to grades 9-12. For more information, visit www.NorthlandHigh.com
