Romantic Scene in Port Huron

Port Huron Dating
By Timmy Roberts
Husky Herald Report

 Port Huron is home to some exquisite dating locations throughout the city. The Port has some beautiful scenic outlooks such as the Blue Water Bridge’s boardwalk and Atchison’s walking path.
   Although the water is one of The Port’s finest traits there are still many other intriguing qualities within the area, such as ice skating .
   “Ice skating is one of the best outdoor date ideas around Port Huron especially because of the popularity of ice hockey in the area, I definitely plan on going ice skating his winter.” said Claire Mills (‘21).
   The downfall to ice skating is the variability in the weather causing safety issues on small ponds and lakes.
   To be able to safely ice skate on the lakes it must be below 32 degrees for an extended period of time and the recommended thickness is about four inches.
    “ The best part about ice skating is the options that we have in Port Huron, there are many different ponds and lakes to go skating on so there is never any lack of scenery,” said Mills
   Restaurants also tend to be a popular dating idea in the area. “The Vintage is one of my favorite places to go on a date, going out to restaurants is a great way to relax and enjoy quality food, “ said Avery Westbrook (‘20) .   
   Restaurant dates seem to be one of the most popular ideas for teens and adults, especially in Port Huron because of the variety of styles to choose from. Restaurant styles can range from Mexican cuisine all the way to Italian food.
   Movie theaters are a must in the world of dating. Port Huron has three big theaters around the city, Sperry’s Moviehouse, AMC Birchwood, and Krafft 8 movie theater.
   “Sperry’s is my favorite movie theater to go on a date because it is usually slightly cheaper and the theater is nicer than all of the other local theaters,” said Trent Vonhiltmayer (‘20). “ I like how Sperry’s has a restaurant inside of it,” said Faith Aguinaga (‘20).
   Sperry’s is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Port Huron which makes it a perfect spot for a date.
   The city of Port Huron has many grand locations. From the pickiest eaters to the choosiest movie watchers Port Huron would be an ideal spot to go on a date.

Port Huron Delights

Port Huron Food Reviews
By Timmy Roberts
Husky Herald Report

  Port Huron has plenty of options for cuisine around town. The Northern Huskies have some interesting top picks for the highest quality restaurants in Port Huron. Some hot foods in the area include pizza, tacos and a variety of other popular restaurant chains.
   At the top of the list of restaurants is the cherished Casey’s Pizza and Subs located in downtown Port Huron. Caseys is well-known for its emphatic atmosphere and delicious food.
  “My favorite thing in the restaurant to eat is easily the breadsticks and pizza because it’s what they are known most for” said Ben Genna (“20) “I also think it’s a hot spot because the food is so good and it’s a place where you can go with your family and everyone has an option for food if you aren’t a fan of pizza,” said Genna
   Next up on the list is the famous Qdoba, a mexican cuisine fast food chain. “Qdoba has been one of my favorite restaurants in town since it opened up a few years ago, the food puts me in a great food because it has the quality of authentic mexican food while bragging the speed of a fast food restaurant,” said Erin Erwin (‘21).
   Cracking the top restaurants next is the famous Buffalo Wild Wings, located in Birch Grove Plaza. “I think the food is really good and a lot of people go there because the food is decently priced, for the serving size and the quality of it. Buffalo Wild Wings is set apart from its competitors due to its atmosphere it creates, there is more to do than just eat,” said Nolan Michaluk (‘21).
   Buffalo Wild Wings is well-known for their wings and wide variety of sauce flavorings, their colossal amounts of televisions posted around the restaurant make it the ideal hangout spot for your everyday sports lover.
   In the same fashion as Qdoba another favored restaurant in Port Huron is the acclaimed Taco Bell located on Pine Grove avenue. Taco Bell is known for their fast mexican styled cuisine and their exclusive flavored frozen drink selection.
   “I like Taco Bell because of the food, it is very good, has lots of variety and has a catchy name,” said Lucas Hooker (‘22). Taco Bell is a trendy restaurant that is especially popular among the youth in Port Huron.
   Last but not least is the distinguished Red Pepper or commonly known as “Taco Tuesday” residing on 24th Avenue in Fort Gratiot. You can always expect Red Pepper to be active on a Tuesday afternoon because of their famous deal on tacos, you can acquire tacos for only 50 cents a piece.
   I like Taco Tuesday every time I eat it, the food is always delectable and I feel like I am getting the absolute most out of my dollar every time I choose to eat there,” said Dawson Whitcher (‘22).  Red Pepper has surely made a name for itself in the town of Port Huron.
   Port Huron has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from no matter what you are craving on any given day.
 
 

End of the 2010's

End of the Decade
By Brendan Dickinson
Husky Herald Report 

   With the decade coming to an end, the students at Northern reminisce about some of their treasured memories. These memories will stick with the students till the end of time as it was the majority of their childhoods.
   The 2010’s brought along some crazy trends that have been followed all around the world. There are too many to count, but some stuck out more than others.
  When Sara Barr (‘20) was asked about her favorite trend, she was reminded of an earlier time of her life. “My favorite trend was silly bands. My sister Natalie and I would collect them all when we were younger,” said Barr.
   Cass Dombrowlski (‘21) on the other hand, thought of a more recent trend. “I think dabbing is the best. It was the best when Squidward did it at the parade,” said Dombrowlski.
   Another thing that came along with the 2010’s was plenty of songs. From the beginning of the decade to the end, there have been songs that have shook the world.
   Some of these songs came from earlier in the decade. “I think the biggest song of the decade was Gangnam Style. Back in 2012 literally everyone was listening to it,” said Barr.
   Dombrowlski also had an earlier song in mind. “Friday by Rebecca Black was definitely the biggest song. She is the epitome of a one hit wonder,” said Dombrowlski.
   Steven Fleet (‘21) believes the biggest song of the decade was something more recent. “Old Town Road was hands down the biggest song. It has been played more than any other song ever,” said Fleet.
   Throughout the past ten years many shows have come and gone as well. With the growing popularity of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, students from Northern have been able to watch their favorite shows time and time again.
   Many of the popular shows from the decade were shows that the students at Northern grew up on. “I loved watching Victorious. I’m so happy it’s on Netflix now,” said Barr.
   Other ground-breaking shows during the decade were for a more mature audience. “Breaking Bad was definitely the best show, I wish it wasn’t cancelled,” said Fleet.
   The trends, music, and shows of the decade were some of the things that made decade so amazing. Regardless of what the next decade has in store, the 2010’s will always be remembered as a special time.
     

TikTok Sensation

TikTokers at PHN

By Carter Stoner

Husky Herald Report

    Tiktok has taken over the social media scene. Having millions upon millions of users on the app, getting mesmerized by fifteen to sixty second videos.  

   When asked about why students are constantly watch Tiktoks, Hayden Mehnert(‘22) said, 

   “It’s addicting for no reason at all. There are a countless number of videos that have different types of content that makes you want to keep scrolling on for you page.” 

   The for you page is the goal for many “Tiktokers”. “Getting on the for you page means you have made it. It is the ultimate goal to be on there. Once you have been on the for you page, there is a higher chance of getting more followers, likes,and views.” said Lacey Mayes (‘22)

   This has been proven true. Mayes has been on the for you page multiple times and has 15.2 thousand followers and over 150 thousand likes. 

She isn’t the only famous Tiktoker at PHN, there are others such as Max Rak (‘21) and Mitchell Hilbrandt(‘20), just to name a few. 

   Max Rak is nearing 6 thousand followers and has over 70 thousand likes. When asked about what creativity goes into making his tiktoks he said, “There isn’t much that goes into it. They aren’t that creative.

   The other student, Mitchell Hilbrandt has one of the most viewed videos in the school . The video reached a whopping 1.7 million views and 338.7 thousand likes. 

   Hilbrandt said, “Honestly, it wasn’t that funny. I was just trying to make a joke about a trend that was currently going on.” 

   “ I think of something that people have never seen before, yet something you would love to see more of.” said Hilbrandt

“I add a catchy sound to the video. It allows for a higher chance or getting on the for you page.” 

   Most Tiktokers are never sure which video will blow up as well as why it got as many views as it did.

   “I would say it blew up because it was to a catchy song and also had a retable message at the time.” said Hilbrandt. 

Senior Football Season

Senior Football 

By Sinan Lal

Husky Herald Report

   With the end of an extremely memorable 8-2 season, Port Huron Northern’s football team hopes to come back next year even stronger. 

   A huge part of the recent success of the program has been the prominence of the athletes from the class of 2020. Arguably one of the greatest classes of athletes PHN has ever had, this graduating class will certainly leave some very large shoes to fill in the next few years. 

   Even though they’ll be moving on to bigger things, our class of 2020 athletes looked back on their past few seasons with fondness and left some advice for the next generation. 

   James Delong (‘20), star receiver and corner for the Huskies, noted that he’d remember some of the stunning plays he made this past season for a long time. “My favorite memory this season had to be beating PH in the regular season and keeping the Brick here at PHN. My 60 yard punt return and then touchdown with that crazy two point conversion is definitely something I’ll remember for a long time,” said Delong. 

   Despite the final loss of the season coming to Port Huron, Delong put on a show with one of the most memorable interception catches Memorial Stadium has ever seen. 

   Luke O’Hare (‘20), linebacker and team captain, also reflected on this past season with thoughtfulness. “The best parts of this season were the bonds we formed and how well we worked together, on and off the field. As a senior and a captain, it’s great to see how much we have impacted the football program for the better over the last few years,” said O’Hare. O’Hare anchored the defense his last two years, and was also the receiver on that unforgettable two point conversion against Port Huron.

   PHN’s star quarterback for the last three years, Seth Klink (‘20) simply acknowledged the feelings and nerves surrounding each game. “I’ll never forget the nerves that you feel before a game in the locker room, listening to music with the team. Channeling that energy into a good game and a win, game in and game out, is something that no other feeling can compare to,” said Klink. Klink’s graduation will leave a huge hole in the offense and leaves massive shoes to fill. 

Attendance Policy

 Attendance Policy 

 By Montana Wesley

 Husky Herald Report

 Good attendance at school is something that is necessary in order to have academic excellence and an understanding of what is happening at school. 

   However, the students at Port Huron Northern have not had the best track record of coming to school. 

   In recent years, students, especially seniors, made a habit of not coming to school at all when they didn’t feel like it, or sometimes ended up just skipping a class or two. One reason was a lack of serious consequences.

   However, this school year, the administrators are trying to put an end to the lack of attendance from some students. By implementing a new attendance policy that causes students to lose credit for their classes, administrators are hoping students will think twice about not attending their classes.

   The new attendance policy gives students only 11 absences, excused or unexcused, per class per semester, and if they go over these absences, they end up losing credit for whatever class it is in. This does not include absences that are excused by doctor’s notes, school businesses, or anything that has been pre-approved by whatever administrator is deemed appropriate. 

   In order to get back the credits that they are missing, students are to go in front of a panel of teachers, who are unknown at this point, and appeal. The teachers decide what it is the students must do to restore their lost credits. 

   Principal Mr. Mossett said the school needed a policy. “We had a similar policy years ago and that policy was changed to what we used to have and, quite honestly, kids weren't coming to school and that’s a problem. I think they were finding reasons not to come to school,” Mossett said.

   However, administrators tried their best to design a policy that would not hurt students. “We wanted to design a policy that would encourage kids to come to school. But for kids that have challenges that make it difficult for them to come, it would still allow for that, as well as kids that have a bad start to a semester with attending school can still have a chance to improve and receive credit,” said Mossett.

   Students have varying opinions on this new policy. Most students are against this policy, but there are some students who like this new policy. 

   Junior Nolan Michalik (‘21) has experienced both the new and old attendance policy. 

   “I don’t think it’s that bad of a thing; it encourages people to go to class. I don’t really miss that many days so it doesn't really affect me as much,” Michalik said.

    Aimee Radatz (‘20) feels that it is unfair that seniors in the past have been able to skip classes without consequences.

   “If it was my choice, I wouldn't make any changes to the policy. Seniors always miss a lot of days and it's unfair that our class is getting punished,” said Radatz.

   This new policy has many positives that can be beneficial and help combat attendance issues. However, it is inevitable that there will be some backlash or dislike from students. 

Good Studying Habits

Student Life

By Ayaan Rajabali

Husky Herald Report

   High School is an important four years of anyone’s education. High school is where we all gain a vast majority of the fundamental knowledge a person needs in order to thrive in an adult world.

 In order for a student to succeed in high school and obtain all the knowledge he or she can, they need to have a healthy and productive study ethic. This means that one must practice ways to study that help them advance in school in the most efficient way.

  According to Sylvan Source, an educational website, there are a few studying habits a student can effectively practice:

  Getting organized is the first thing to do. Students have many extracurricular activities along with academic assignments, having a planned out schedule for time for schoolwork around activity schedules can help.

  Designating a study area is another good habit to have. An ideal study area would be a quiet area with no distractions at all, a large flat surface to place books, laptops, stationary, etc.

  Developing a study plan consists of knowing when tests occur, due dates for assignments, and content covered in the class. In addition to this, students should set goals for study sessions and start with the hardest subjects and with easier subjects.

  Create a study group. While studying alone is beneficial, sometimes working with a group of friends can help get extra opinions and perspectives on the topics in discussion.

  While these tips are very helpful, some additional personal tips shared by some upperclassmen at PHN that may be found helpful to other underclassmen students looking forward to the rest of their high school years.

  Lauren Luke (‘19), a senior at PHN, says, “I turn my phone off and hide it away so that I don’t get distracted.” Luke adds that Quizlet.com is very helpful when studying. This app/website provides students the ability to make and learn flashcards in various ways.

  Another PHN senior, Neehal Tumma (‘19), shares his studying habits, “Self study the material.” Sometimes, if concepts covered in class by a teacher are not comprehensible by students, they may try teaching it to themself using a plethora of techniques: re-reading textbook, researching addtional sources of information, Khan Academy, and reading review books for that particular subject.

  By following these various studying habits used and promulgated by successful students at PHN, other students may also because successful in high school and obtain a great amount of knowledge.

Vaping Issues In School

Student Life

By Grace Stein

Husky Herald Report

 Vaping is one of the biggest issues facing adolescents in the United States. At the high school level, vaping is a widespread problem for students.

  According to the Center on Addiction, vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling vapor, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. E-cigarette products are filled with liquid that oftentimes contains nicotine.

   It has been reported a 900% increase in e-cigarette use by high school students from 2011 to 2015. In 2016, the National Youth Tobacco Survey noted that 1.7 million high school students said they had used e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days.

  There are many negative health effects along with the unknown effects of vaping, yet an innumerable amount of people participate in it. “It’s not all about the nicotine, however, it does relieve the stress I get from school. My biggest concern is that I’m going to be breathing from a tube one day,” said a Port Huron Northern senior.    

  Studies found by CNN show fine and ultrafine particles, harmful metals, carcinogenic tobacco-specific nitrosamines, volatile organic compounds, carcinogenic carbonyls and changed gene expression. Students do not comprehend the true cost of using these products, in terms of  health issues.

  “Monthly I spend around 45 to 60 dollars on products, and I know this can lead to many bad health effects but we are all going to die one day,” said a Northern junior.

   The resource officer at PHN, Officer Huisman, said, “Vaping is just as popular as cigarettes were back in the day, but vaping is more accessible, and harder to detect.”

  It’s hard for administrators to create an effective way to distinguish students that use these toxic products.

   Students vape in the bathrooms around the school during class, lunch, and passing time. Vape products are becoming more advanced, and have specific features in order for the cloud to dissipate faster, as well as the smell.

   Overall, vaping is a highly addictive habit that is present among students attending Port Huron Northern High school. The faculty and the resource officer at the school are trying effective methods to reduce or completely eliminate the use of various forms of e-cigarettes inside the school building.

Marijuana Legalization

Opinion

By Delaney Frantz

Husky Herald Reporter

  For individuals 21 and older it is now legal to smoke marijuana and carry up to a certain amount of it. The process took place on November 6th, 2018 when Proposal One, the legalization of marijuana, was put on the ballot, and the measure was approved.  

  Proposal One made Michigan the first state in the midwest to legalize the possession and use of recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and older.

  Individuals are permitted to grow up to 12 marijuana plants in their residences. The measure created an excise sales tax of 10 percent, which was to be levied on marijuana sales at retailers and micro-businesses.

  Many individuals were against the passing of Proposal One. The only ones that were really for it were the Millennials and Generation Z citizens. Even though Generation Z citizens are just of the age of 18 and most cannot vote, it still has become an obsession for these students.

  John Heilman (‘19) is not of the age to vote, but if he had the chance to he would have voted yes to Proposal One. Heilman would have voted yes for many reasons, one of them being, “it would free up room in jails because so many people are arrested for possession of marijuana”, the second reason being because “it was available already and now you won’t get in as much trouble for it if you are underage,” he said.

  It is true that if an individual over the age of 21 is pulled over the officer cannot search the car if he/she smells marijuana. For individuals under the age of 21, the possibility of a MIP would be issued to you.

  It is not a guarantee that a MIP would be the only thing you would receive; many cities in St. Clair County are creating their own city laws to protect their people.

  One out of five students at Port Huron Northern said they would have voted no on Proposal One if they had the chance due to the dangers people under the influence could cause for themselves and others while driving, working, or doing regular day to day necessities.

  Mr. Mossett, principal at Port Huron Northern, doesn't believe that the process of the legalization will affect the school and its students even though it will be more accessible. Mossett said, “It's certainly not legal for any of the students who attend the school.”

  Within the past few years Mossett said that Northern High School has never had a big problem with students being high or in possession, the number of cases is really a ballpark and not too big of deal.  

School Lunch

Feature

Tyler Tidwell

Husky Herald Reporter  

  According to the USDA, moderately active boys between the ages of 14 and 18 require anywhere from 2400 to 2800 calories each day. But the one meal we eat at school is very overlooked and is too small for the average teenager; this often leaves people very hungry throughout the rest of the day and can lead to decreased productivity.

  Spencer Gould (‘20) had a very strong opinion about the size of lunch; he feels the lunches are too small for him, especially because he doesn't like to eat breakfast.

  “I often feel tired at school and I am always hungry, but when we eat lunch it just isn’t enough,” said Gould.

  Tyler Bajis (‘20) is a very active teenager and has to eat extra meals just to keep up with his body's needs and he also feels the school lunches are too small.

  “I eat about six meals a day to be able to do all of the activities that I do each day and the school lunches are way too small. I usually spend money to get the extra entree because the base lunch is barely anything” Bajis said.

  Nolan Odom (‘20) feels the lunches are so small that it is almost required to get an extra entree if you want to feel satisfied with how much you ate at lunch.

  “On pizza day and on bosco day I get the extra entree because one piece of pizza or two bosco sticks is barely any food. I eat two to three pieces of pizza at home which is enough food for me, but one peice is nothing,” Odom said.

  Food is essential in everyday life; it gives people the energy they need for the day and keeps people focused on staying productive. If we don’t get enough food in the day it leads to less work being done which is not good for grades or any type of learning environment.

  The school needs to increase the amount of food at school lunches; this would make many of the students happier during the day and would leave people less hungry during the day.

  

2018 Fall Sports

Sports
By Adam Godinez
Husky Herald Reporter

    Fall sports have concluded, which brings disappointment for some athletes, but joy to others. High school basketball has begun!

  The Port Huron Northern basketball team has started their season and look forward to another season under head coach Brian Jamison. “This will be another great year of coaching here at Port Huron Northern,” Mr. Jamison said.

  The Huskies will have a tough schedule this year which will include some really close score lines. “Those games are my favorite,” Joshua Ward (‘19) said.

  Multiple games a week especially those that go into overtime or are down to the wire in the fourth quarter are draining mentally and physically. “You have to prepare yourself for these tough games down the stretch,” Maurice Powell (‘19) says.

  Basketball is a unique sport because the momentum of the game can switch back and forth instantly. You have to be on your toes and be ready for the next step or decision of the game.

  It is a game you can watch film for and prepare for, but the endless scenarios of in-game action leave some players baffled at the maneuvers performed by the opponent. Carter Stoner (´20)  says ¨I love taking kids one on one and putting on a move or two.¨

  The season is a long, tiring dedication. With the night practices and at least two games a week, the student athletes really appreciate the help of our trainers and coaching staff to make sure they are 100% before and after games.

  ¨Mrs. Amy Nelson plays a big role in my ability to play at a high level,¨ says James Delong (´20). The team needs the correct application of physical training in between contests as well as a good plan to deal with any uncomfort in their muscles.

  With football ending for some of our basketball players, there is already a bond between some of the teammates. Students who played varsity football this year but are on their first year of varsity basketball have incorporated themselves well into the team, making it easier to coach a great group of guys who understand the game of basketball well and understand each other well.

Considering Return of Home Economics

Feature

By Ethan Proctor

Husky Herald Reporter

 Home Economics classes teach students basic life skills that many young people lack.

 Things such as cooking, parenting, doing taxes, or even a course on how to buy a house are often a part of Home Economics courses--vital things to know and understand before leaving high school.

  Many students are unaware of all of that and as soon as high school is over fall flat on their face in the “real world”. A Home Economics class would help to prepare us for the outside world and snap students into reality.

  Learning the basics of life and how to live is a very important skill that is neglected until students are required to do it, and sometimes these life-skills are inadvertently done incorrectly.  

  Home Economics courses were taken out of Northern’s class choices in 1999 because other classes were changing and more requirements were needed for graduation, which left out “Home Ec”.

  Many students say they are unaware of how to do things like taxes, cook food, or do basic household repairs like electrical work and/or plumbing.

  “Students need to know these simple life tasks to grow and flourish outside of school. I can tell you right now that a home economics class teaching modern day issues would probably be a filled out class,” said Aiden Horn (’20).

  Some students say that they would prefer to take a class that teaches them how to be a “functional U.S citizen” by learning how to do necessary everyday tasks.

  Caleb Vincent (‘20) said, “A Home Ec class would be a great transition point for senior year before we graduate, so we understand the basic fundamentals of living. If I had the chance to take Home Ec, I would.”

  Mrs. Kearns, a teacher here at Northern said, “I think having Home Economics should be a necessity. It shouldn’t be optional. Many kids lack two parents in one home and don’t get taught the basic skills they need to know.“

  In all consideration, a home economics class would be a great addition to Port Huron Northern’s required curriculum.

Students enjoy freedom during school

Feature
By Megan Spencer
Husky Herald Reporter

  Students, more or less, spend most of their time at school, especially when students are in afterschool activities. The freedoms students have while they’re at school are just as important as their freedoms at home.

  Student freedoms have substantial factors included: students, location of school, faculty, school district, and everything in-between. Should students have a bigger say in their rights at school, or do students ignore the rights they’re given at school?

     Mrs. Zyrowski, who teaches ELA 11 as well as AP Lit, notices how student rights correspond with learning. “Student freedoms can be conductive to the learning process,” Zyrowski quotes, “people learn the best when they feel comfortable, motivated and challenged.”

On the other hand, Chane’l Fuller (‘18) thinks we have freedoms for a different reason. “So we don’t feel like we’re in jail; so we can be prepared for our freedoms outside school,” Fuller stated.

  Moreover, rules and guidelines can have consequences, too. While students as well as teachers may look at the freedoms instead of the effect, each rule has a reason.

  Students need rules, but the rules students think they need may not be what they actually have. Sophie Darmody, (‘17) states, “I like the rules with class, but I don’t like being limited at lunch. I should be able to walk where I need to, walking doesn’t disturb classes.”

  Although the freedom is going to the students, they don’t typically have a say; when they do, it doesn’t always have an influence on the end product. To solve this, Fuller quotes, “At the beginning of the year, or anytime in the year maybe, we could do student polls on what freedoms they would like and go from there.

  The chance to have a choice is always an important part in every person’s life, not just at school. “I want to be able to decide what I can do at school,” Darmody  states, “I’m at school a lot, and when I’m not, I’m probably working on homework.”

  Overall, many students appreciate the freedoms they have already, but are hopeful for more in the future. Students could earn many freedoms, if given the opportunity to gain them over time.

Reeling in this year's catch

Sports
By Corey Wilczynski
Husky Herald Reporter

  The wait is over and the weather is cracking. Fishing season is finally upon us folks. Grab a fishing pole and head down to the river.

  “This fishing season should be a great one! There wasn't as much ice this year as the past years so hopefully it didn't hurt the fish like the past years,” Zach Helton (‘16).

  The past few years the fishing population has went down and also hasn't been the greatest. Many think it is due to the thick ice we've had of the past couple years.

  “I’ve went out fishing a couple times this year and so far i've done really well. With this warm rain we've had it’s brought a lot of fish of the creeks,” Adam Cook (‘16).

  “I love going out spearing for suckers. The warm rain has made this spearing season extremely good,” Jacob Schroeder (‘16).

  “I’m so excited to  get back out fishing. That’s one of my favorite things to do is go out with friends and catch a couple fish,” Justin Baker (‘16).

  “I’ve been waiting for so long to go fishing because I didn't get to go out much last year. This year i'll be out fishing every week,” Rease Fulton (‘16).

  This fishing season should be good because of the early warm weather. It may not be though because of the hot and then cold weather but who knows until they get out.

  This spearing season was delayed a while though because of the heavy rains we’ve had. Too much water in the creeks and rivers makes it hard to see the fish.

  “I’ve had great luck spearing on the times i’ve went out with my dad. We got about 21 all together. Definitely better this year than the  past years i've went out,” Bo Devroy (‘16).

  The fishing season can’t really be determined by anyone because everyone fishes differently and has their own special spot. The only way to know if it’s good is to grab a fishing pole and head out to the river.

  Don’t wait too long though and miss the best time. Grab some worms and go catch some fish!

Teachers create a fun learning facility for students

Feature
By Kiana Votava
Husky Herald Reporter

  High School is not just about studying hard and receiving good grades. High school is where you create lifelong memories with friends and teachers.

  Anna VanderHuevel (‘19) has had some great memories with her high school teachers, but her favorite teacher is Mr. Davis, who teaches advanced placement U.S History. “Mr. Davis is a fun and sarcastic teacher, but he is also able to teach the material I need to learn.”

  VanderHuevel says, “He made my transition into my freshman year easier because he was easy to talk to and helped me with any material I was confused with in class. I don’t necessarily have a favorite memory with Mr. Davis, but I enjoyed all the stories he told me about my older siblings that he taught and my parents because he went to highschool with.”

  “Even though I only had him freshman year, he made it a great year because he encouraged me to do the best I can in class,” VanderHuevel says.

  Mike Mahaffy (‘20) has enjoyed his four years at Port Huron Northern with teachers and friends. Mike’s favorite teacher is Mr. Neal, who teaches broadcasting radio and web publishing. “Mr. Neal is my favorite because we have a lot in common and he is just a big goofball.”

  Mahaffy says, “Whenever I go into his classroom during lunch time, we spend all of our time talking about superheroes  because we both love superheroes. I have had him for two year for my radio class and I really enjoyed him as a teacher.”

  Katie Robbins (‘19) has enjoyed her two years at Port Huron Northern so far. Even though there are wonderful teachers at Port Huron Northern, her favorite is Mr. Davis, the advance placement U.S history teacher.

  “Mr. Davis makes the material fun to learn. Also, he forms a relationship with all of his students which makes class enjoyable,” Robbins says.

  Robbins says, “My favorite memory with Mr. Davis is when he lost a game of hangman against me at the end of the school year. Before I graduate, he is letting me paint his head before a rivalry football game.”

  

Lacrosse Team comes together with a common goal

Sports
By Colton Fockler
Husky Herald Reporter

  Northern’s lacrosse team isn't just Northern’s team. It is a unified team between Northern and Port Huron High, which is coached by Jon Holden, who played college lacrosse.

  When asked about the season Holden said “We’re all looking forward to another great season. Everyone has been working hard in the off-season and at practice. We want to win another playoff game this year, maybe two.”

  Last year the team won its first playoff game in its history and they plan to do it again, even possibly making it further than just one playoff win.

  This year's lacrosse season has started out rather well for the team, going 4-2 in their first two games. They have played one league game and loss in a thriller to L'anse Creuse North 6-5.

  The team had some rebuilding to do after losing some great players from last year like Will Krewall, Jake Schott, Brendan Conard, and many others.

  Grant Nesbitt (18’), a key attackman for the team had this to say “We are a good team, we just need to be consistent, play good defense, and score on most all of our opportunities to win games”

  Scoring goals is one thing the team hasn’t done a lot of this year. Most of the games for the team have been under eight goals a team, which is very little for a high school game.

  However, they just had a great game, April 26th, winning 12-0 against Sterling Mott Unified (Warren Mott/Sterling Heights combined.) Even a defenseman scored in the game which very rare.

  Clay Carter (17’), of  Port Huron High, the defenseman who scored, had this to say after the SMU game “We talked about the trick play to get me a goal during the timeout, but i never thought i would even get open enough let alone get the ball and score”

  Another thing affecting the team is players being ineligible for grades, losing them for a week until they get better. This ultimately led to the loss against University of Liggett, when the team lost important players for the game.

  However the team is still playing good, with a 4-2 record so far, there is not much to complain about. Hopefully they can fulfill their goal and make it further in the playoffs this year.

Golf season is in full swing

Sports
By Robert Bacheller
Husky Herald Reporter

  Springtime is finally here. This means a wide variety of things, but only one to golfers. It's time to head back outside and get on the links.

  If golfers were able to escape the stale Michigan weather and head down south for a week, they have a head start. Led by coaches Tom Wilson and Kyle Whymer, the Huskies Boys Golf team is looking to have a successful year and follow up the strong 2015 season.

  “We should compete in every match. There are some good golfers on this team,” said Nick Miller (‘16).

  The team plays their home matches at the Port Huron Golf Club (PHGC), located conveniently across the street. This is an advantage over some of the other MAC schools, who have to drive as many as 10 miles to reach their home course.

  Another advantage at upper here in PoHo is the north wind ripping off of the lake. Opponents show up here wearing shorts and a polo, not realizing that the temperature is 15 degrees cooler than it is back in metro Detroit.

   The team is composed of mostly seniors, but also contains juniors and freshmen. Regular Varsity starters include Nick Miller, Luc Bowman, Kyle Mcmath, Dane Wirtz, Kurtis Obermeyer, and Billy Fealko.

  After losing to Dakota in the first match of the season, the team has rebounded to win two out of the next three matches, bringing the record to 2-2. In addition to weekly matches, the golf schedule consists of 18 hole tournaments.

  On April 26th, the Huskies won the PHN invite on home turf at PHGC. The six-team tournament consisted of Northern, Dakota, Port Huron, L’Anse Creuse, and two other schools. Avenging the opening match loss, PHN sunk Dakota by 5 strokes.

  As the seasons rolls on, the golfers look to find consistency and lower their scores. “We know we can golf better. We want to be at our best going into Divisionals,” said Billy Fealko (‘17).

  With less than a month left in the season, hopefully the hours of practice by PHN golfers will lead to great rewards.