Current and Former North Salem Vikings Get Ready to Celebrate Century Milestone

For more details regarding these events visit North's Web site at http://north.salkeiz.k12.or.us/

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(SALEM) - Salem's first high school is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Alumni, staff, students and the community is invited to attend and participate in the upcoming events.

April 27th “ First North Salem Hall of Fame Dinner

At Mission Mill Spinning Room where the following individuals will be honored:

Mary Eyre, teacher and Salem Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen; Armory "Slats" Gill, National Basketball Association Hall of Fame; Edith Green, U.S. Representative, teacher, and author of Title IX 9 (women's sports); Mark Hatfield, Oregon Governor and US Senator; Howard Bruce King, sports announcer; Dr. Edward A. Knapp, Director Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility; Justice Wallace B. Carson Jr., Oregon Supreme Court Justice; Jean Moore William, Willamette University Professor; Claudette Groenendaal, NCAA 800 and 1,500 meter champion; Larry Mahan, six-time World All-around cowboy; John McArdle, 1980 U.S. Olympic Team (hammer throw); Malcolm Snider, All American tackle and professional football player; Paul Halsor, North teacher, coach, and athletic director; Lou Littlejohn, North teacher, coach, and athletic director; Dorothy Patch, North teacher and human rights leader; Tom Pickens, principal. These individuals' actions or achievements in their chosen fields have brought honor and distinction to the heritage of North Salem.

Social time will begin at 6:00 PM and dinner will be served at 6:30 PM.

Ticket prices are $30 for a single and $50 per couple.

Tickets can be purchased from the bookkeeper at North Salem , or by calling (503) 399-3241.

April 28th & 29th “ Century Celebration Gala

This event will be a variety gala celebrating 100 years of North High history through song, dance, and drama.

General admission is $5, and reserved seating is $7.

Tickets may be purchased at the bookkeeper's window at North Salem.

Performances begin at 7:00 PM.

April 29th “ Viking Pride Day

This fun-filled day will begin at noon with tours of the school, reunion rooms, slide-shows, a tree planting ceremony, and a spaghetti dinner.

Cost for the dinner is $7 for adults, $4 for children (up through 12), and $20 for a family of four.