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Nova Revisited, 1967-91 – Thanksgiving Weekend Tour of Old Campus

Nova High School was open from 1967 to 1991 and gathered 9th graders for one year before sending them off to their respective Shasta, Enterprise and Central Valley district high schools. After Nova’s closure it reopened as a temporary home to Foothill High School. it now serves as home to the Shasta Union High School District offices, as well as University Preparatory School.

Prior to being Nova the location started out as Shasta High School, which upon the creation of the current Shasta College campus moved into their original location where Shasta High School is still located today.

Nova Revisited is a community celebration of a much-loved place. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially former students, teachers and administrators. As the event takes place Thanksgiving weekend, guests are welcome to bring family and meet friends at this special occasion.

Packages available are $20 for single, $35 for couples and $50 for family. A $5 children (under 18) tour ticket is also available. The after party celebration is for adults only and proper identification is required. Proceeds after profit will go to the Shasta Union High School Districts’ Foundation for the Students.

Checks can be made payable to “Nova High School Reunion” and mailed to M. Flanagan, 1135 Pine St. #3 Redding Calif., 96001.  Admission and information can also be attained by calling (530)640-0815.

Long time Redding special event coordinator Mike Flanagan, a former Nova student, and Murray Salisbury, also a Nova graduate and president of the Foundation, have been working on the event with S.U.H.S.D current Superintendent Jim Cloney.

Who: www.Foundation4Students.org

What: A revisiting of Nova High School from 1967-91 and its concept by students, teachers, administrators and community.

Where: The evening begins at “Nova” with a presentation and tour of the old campus, followed by an adult celebration at The Atrium, located in Downtown Redding.

When: From 4 p.m. until midnight on Sat. Nov. 26,  Thanksgiving weekend.

How: Call (530) 640-0815 for ticket tour admission of $20 for single, $35 for couples, $50 for family, and $5 for children.

Why: Proceeds from profit will be donated to Shasta Union High School District’s nonprofit Foundation4Students.org fundraising for tutoring centers at each school.

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