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Fall Sports Wrap-up
North High is now a member of the nine-team Greater Valley Conference, which includes the six Salem-Keizer high schools as well as West Albany, McMinnville, and Forest Grove. The highest finish for any of the Viking fall sports was boys' cross country, pre-season ranked ninth, but finishing a respectable fifth, with all runners returning next year.
No teams made it to the State playoffs, but two cross country runners qualified for State. Junior John Mendrin placed sixth at the Conference meet and made the 1st team All-Conference team. He ran well at State, but was not among the top finishers. Sophomore Chris Briones was honorable mention.
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John Mendrin and Madison Wilhoft at the State Cross Country Meet
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The top Viking athlete of the fall season was freshman Madison Wilhoft who placed second at the Conference cross country meet and thirteenth at the State meet. That earned her 1st team All-Conference and 2nd team All-State. She was undefeated in all Conference league meets and she now has the second fastest 3000 meter time in school history and the best ever Viking female's time at 5000 meters! She also qualified to compete in the prestigious Border Clash, featuring the top Oregon runners against the best from Washington at the course on the Nike Campus in Beaverton. Not bad for a freshman! Junior runner Daisy Sierra was honorable mention All-Conference.
 Alexis Cervantes
From the boys' soccer team, Alexis Cervantes was voted All-Conference, while Sergio Villazana made 2nd team and Alejandro Tobonand Brian Sierra were honorable mention. From the girls' soccer squad Erika Vargas was chosen 2 nd team and Amy Duvall and Myrian Hernandez made honorable mention.
Corina Sanchez was selected honorable mention from the volleyball squad.
Numerous Viking football players were selected for All-Conference honors. Running back Devin Varay, offensive tackle Ezequiel Reyes, and safety Zac Liner were chosen 2nd team. Giovanni Gonzalez (running back), Jared Herrera (receiver and punter), Eli Boswell (tackle), Alex Garcia (guard), Ben Turner (offensive guard and defensive line), Sam Hirons (center), Cristian Maciel (kicker), Larry Nedelec (defensive line), Devin Varay (linebacker), and Santana Reyes (cornerback) all made honorable mention.
We are now looking forward to the winter sports of boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling, and swimming. Remember, senior citizens can pick up a Golden Age Pass at any Salem or Keizer high school allowing them to get into any non-playoff Salem-Keizer game, match, or meet FREE. Please come support your Alma Mater!
School Musical
For the second year in a row, the North High Drama Department is putting on a musical production. This year they are doing "White Christmas," featuring songs by Irving Berlin. Dates for the show are December 4, 5, 6, 12, and 13. Curtain is 7 pm, with a 2 pm matinee on the 13th. All shows are in the North High auditorium. Alyssa Bond is the drama instructor.
Winter Concerts 
The Music Department at North High will be presenting three con- certs in December. The orchestra, directed by Larry Garrett, has their concert Tuesday, December 16, at 7 pm. The band presents its concert and "Festival of the Trees" at 6 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 17 under the leadership of Brian Bell. And the North choirs per- form on the evening of December 18 at 7 pm, led by Dr. Kerry Burtis. The auditorium is the venue for all performances.
Winter Sports
Winter sports begin the first week in December:
The first girls' basketball game is Wednesday, Dec. 3 against South Albany. The varsity starts at 6:45.
The boys' basketball squad starts at Tigard, Saturday, December 6.
Wrestling has its first match at Forest Grove, Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7.
The North High Booster Club will have its December meeting on Monday the 8th at 7 pm. All supporters of Vikings sports are welcome.
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