TIME TO PARTY

District celebrates it's 40th year

NVEA Public Relations Comm.

October 01, 2007

On Friday August 31st the communities of Northern Valley school district came together for a 40 year birthday celebration.

In 1967 the schools of Long Island and Almena consolidated and became the kelly green and white Huskies.

The middle school, elementary, and high school staff and students as well as members of the community gathered at the football field for a presentation organized by Monica Wilson and Becky Delimont about the history of the district.

The 2007 NVHS cheerleaders wore uniforms from years past and did cheers that were popular during their respective year the uniforms were in use.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was the release of balloons. Purple and gold balloons represented the original Leopards from Long Island , and the black and orange for the Almena Coyotes were released followed by green and white balloons of the consolidated district of today.

Past cheerleaders were recognized and cookies were served by the student council.

The celebrations will continue with a tailgate party preceding the homecoming football game on Friday, September 21st from 5:00 to 6:30 on the tennis courts north of the school. Community volunteers will be cooking up hamburgers, hot dogs,and baked beans along with chips and a drink. The party is being organized by the student council. Cost of the meal is free will donation.

Keep an eye on the school's web site, www.nvhuskies.org, for future announcements of other happenings celebrating the 40 years of working together.