In a flash from the past, social studies teacher Meg Honey gathered her friend group from high school to celebrate Friday night lights on a warm September night. The 1997 Bronco grads included from left in the picture above Hillary Yeend, Amy LaSala, Honey, Melissa Freas, Heather Maddox and Alix Allocco and about about 50 other alumni special guests at the school’s half century celebration. Northgate kicked off its 50th birthday party with a special tailgate celebration inviting alumni from all years as special guests. Organized by the Student Leadership, administrators, sports leaders and other volunteers, the Sept. 27 game was designated as a special game with past students and staff invited. A special tailgate party kicked off the event, and the football game offered a chance for former players, cheerleaders, dance members, students and even teachers from the past to be recognized during a halftime celebration. To add to the celebration, Northgate beat San Francisco’s Abraham Lincoln High School 39-12.