Northland High School Alumni Foundation

May/June 2025 Valhalla Newsletter

Website: www.northlandhigh.com

Hello Northland Alumni and Friends,

NHSAF ALUMNI GOLF OUTING

We are only a few weeks away from our 11th annual NHSAF Golf Outing on Saturday, June 21st at the Village View Golf Course in Croton. Put together a foursome to help support your Alma Mater. Join the fun ~ Golf, Cart Food, Gifts, Friends ~ $85 per person.

Will the company you work for support us as a hole sponsor? For only $100 you and/or your business can be recognized with signage placed on the course during the event and, as a bonus, your signage will also be displayed throughout the year at other NHSAF events. It is a great way to help and get recognition for your support.

Details can be found at the link below.

Golf Outing Flyer

All Fees are due by June 13, 2025

NHS CLASS REUNIONS

Who is having an "Upcoming Class Reunion" this year? Let us know the details and we will help promote your event on our social media pages.

Class of 1975 Friday August 1, 2025, 7:00pm at Olentangy River Brewing Company, 303 Green Meadows Dr. S., Lewis Center, OH 43035 - No RSVP required.

Class of 1985 - Watch for upcoming details

Class of 1986 - Save the date, Friday July 31, 2026 (Details are being worked on this spring)

Please send your event details to Marc Schmid at mschmid.alum@northlandhigh.com or send us a note on Facebook messenger.

NHSAF FUNDRAISER RESTAURANTS

(Support us doing the things you love)

Dave and Buster's Power Card 

$20 value, comes loaded with 100 chips, redeemable at any location. The standard activation fee is waived. Chips are for game play only and cannot be used for food or beverages. Power Card does not expire. Use the link below to purchase your $20 Power Card and $10 of your purchase price will be donated to NHSAF.

Dave & Buster's Power Card

Krispie Kreme Digital Dozen 

Get a Dozen Krispie Kreme Original Glazed Donuts for $15. For each dozen ordered through our link below, Krispie Creme will donate 50% ($7.50) to NHSAF

Krispie Kreme Digital Dozen

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:30pm - NHSAF Summer Monthly Meeting at Massey's Pizza SR161. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Shotgun start time 9:00am - NHSAF Viking Golf outing at Village View GC in Croton, Ohio (Fees are due by June 13th)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:30pm - NHSAF Summer Monthly Meeting at Massey's Pizza SR161. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.

Saturday, August 2, 2025 7:00pm - NHSAF Annual All-Class Reunion at Flannagan's Dublin. 6835 Caine Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Noon to 4pm - NEW DATE - NHSAF Classic Car Show at NHS. (More details to come)

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Noon to 2pm - NHS Open House during the NHSAF Classic Car Show at NHS

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 6:30pm - NHSAF Summer Monthly Meeting at Massey's Pizza SR161. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.

Saturday, August 22, 2025 7:00pm - NHS Football Opener vs. Columbus Academy - NHSAF Alumni Gathering Game at NHS

*Watch for detailed information on 2025 events in future newsletters.

Also see the recurring Events tab on the NHSAF Website for yearly events, or check out our Facebook Page for additional information. See us on Instagram @northland_vikings

NHS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Our VIKING SPOTLIGHT for May/June is Missy (Montgomery) Belgen from the NHS Class of 1985. After playing an instrument at NHS Missy continued her music with the OSU marching band and now, full circle as an instrumental music teacher back at Northland. Check out Missy's spotlight at the link below.

Missy Belgen Class of 1985

NORTHLAND VIKINGS FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER

Help support the NHS Football team with your banner during the 2025 season. Click the link below for all the details.

Viking Football Stadium Banner

ELEVATE NORTHLAND

We would like to recognize Leveling the Playing Field, a non-profit with Elevate Northland. This organization has helped equip various NHS sports teams with gear to use during their sports season.

NHSAF personally acknowledges Bill Owens, NHS Class of 1977, for his efforts in bringing Elevate Northland / Level the Playing Field to our attention. Elevate Northland is located at 4848 Evanswood Drive, just a few doors down from The Skate Zone by Morse Rd and I-71. If you have any sports equipment you would consider donating, please let us know.

NHS FLASHBACK... 1985 School Year

Were you at Northland in the 1985 School Year? Forty years ago, the US population was 237,923,795 people and the average life expectancy was 74.7 years. The median household income was $23,618 and the average new home cost $100,800. Getting to the local grocery store, a gallon of gasoline was $1.20, to buy a gallon of milk cost $2.26 with a dozen eggs at $0.80. Mailing a letter cost a postage stamp of $0.22 ~ what is email?

At the Academy Awards, the "Oscar" winner for Best Actor was William Hurt for his role in "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and Geraldine Page won Best Actress for "The Trip to Bountiful." Best Director went to Sydney Pollack for his work on the winner of Best Picture, "Out of Africa." "Back to the Future" was the top grossing movie of 1985.Can you name the lucky actor who starred in the second and third top grossing movies that year ~ "Rambo: First Blood Part 2" and "Rocky IV"?

The top-rated television show was "The Cosby Show" and following it on Thursday nights, was the number two show "Family Ties." Click the link below to check out all the other great shows of the year in the middle of the wonderful 1980's decade.

This was the year the music industry came together with "We Are the World" and the "Live Aid" concert. At the Grammys "We Are the World" took home several awards including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo or Group. Album of the Year honors went to Phil Collins for "No Jacket Required."

In the world of sports, the Chicago Bears won Super Bowl XX, the Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup, the LA Lakers won the NBA championship, and the Kansas City Royals won the World Series. Bo Jackson from Auburn won the Heisman Trophy.

To see what else was going on in the world during 1985, click the link below. 

Flashback to 1985

Back at Northland, the 1984-85 school year full of ups and downs, but mostly great memories. The Viking Football team struggled under first year coach Bruce Smith, ending the season with a 2 and 10 record while the Soccer team won the City League Championship and Boys Basketball took City, Sectionals, and District Championships.  Homecoming Queen Debbie Wilson and King Kevin Allen presided over Northland's Homecoming "Midnight Mirage" Dance. To see more "ups", click the link below

NHS Flashback to 1985 ...

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR VIKING NATION THROUGH NHSAF

With summer coming soon, NHSAF is looking for Viking Alumni who have some time to give back, whether a lot or a little... as much as you have time to share. We have areas where your skills can make a difference as we support our alma mater!

We welcome any time commitment you might have. Come to one of our meetings on the 2nd Tuesday each month, or contact Laurie Spinosi at laurie.alum@northlandhigh.com. 

Our Summer NHSAF monthly organization meetings will be held at Massey's Pizza on SR 161 June 10, 2025, July 8, 2025, and August 12,2025. Meetings start at 6:30pm and are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Join us for some great pizza.

Alma Mater:

Northland we will all be true. Hearts unite in song for you. Wave we high the green and gold. Mem'ries last 'tho years will roll. Lives are molded by your frame. Loyalty is not in vain. Echo back the proud reply, we are for you old Northland High.

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