Omaha North High School - Norseman Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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MISS TWILA COWMAN Miss Twila Cowman is very interested in the research in music history. She has her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota where she mi- nored in music and then changed to- North- western to major in it. She is on instruc- tor at the University of Omaha during the summer, and last year, was a member of Fred Waring's Work Shop.' She is the co- author of Course of Study in Public Schools in South Dakota. This attractive music in- structor has o large collection of records. Miss AMY CRABBE Miss Amy Crabbe received her M.A. at the Sorbonne, Paris and is the only DGTSOYW teaching French at North. Her actual ex- periences in France make this course most interesting. She sponsors Le Cercle Fran- cais, the French club. Miss. Crabbe enjoys cooking and planning varied menus fOr herself and her friends. Housekeeping and caring for her car keep her busy, too. ln school hours she also teC1Cl1eS 1-Oflfl and is in charge of issuing padlocks and lockers. MISS ALICE B. C-ROCKER Miss Alice B, Crocker is well known among students and faculty for her quick wit. Miss Crocker said, l would have been a doctor it l were not a woman. She is now teaching First Aid and Phy- siology and Health. She attended Nebraska University ond the University of Chicago where she received her Master of Science degree. She is activity program chairman and Student Council sponsor., She is al- ways es ec' Ily busy assigning Student qnis Zzsutigs on registration days, HAROLD L. DALLY Harold L. Dolly, who teaches physics and general science, decided to study science as a result of meeting a Dr. Brow- nell whom he admired very much. Mr. Dolly received his Bachelor of Science at Nebraska University. Later he taught one year at a country school and another in his home town of Utica, Nebraska. In the summer, Mr. Dolly works at an indus- trial laboratory where he makes protein analyses. He likes to travel, and has visit- ed Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Yordwork, reading and hunting take up the rest of his leisure time. J. H. DORSEY J. H. Dorsey, head of the science depart- ment, was reared ond received all his training here in Nebraska. He attended Peru State Teachers' College and Nebraska University. He was superintendent of schools at Peru before coming to North. He now teaches physical science and chem- istry, but his main job is to see that ex- plosions are kept at a minimum in labora- tory periods. After school hours, Mr. Dor- sey is frequently seen taking tickets at athletic events. M. J. EKBERG M. J. Ekberg, after leaving the University of Nebraska, obtained a job as superin- tendent of schools at Elkhorn. While hold- ing this position he taught four subjects and coached the basketball team. He has his Master of Arts degree and was a certi- fied public accountant for four years, ln his free time he likes to read and do woodworking. He has made several pieces of furniture for his home. Mr. Ekberg has traveled throughout the Northwest. His classes include general business and type. l8v VERNON EKFELT Vernon Ekfelt coached the state wrest- ling championship team this year, but his first big thrill in wrestling was receiving the Big Ten wrestling championship in l936 while attending Iowa University. He also played first team baseball in university. Mr. Ekfelt now counts gardening as a favorite past time, He is working for his Master's degree. ln school he keeps busy teaching biology and history subjects and coaching second team football and base- ball. He served on the Citizenship and Fire Patrol committees. E. E. ERWIN E. E. Erwin is concerned with everything in school stage productions except the act- ing. His pride and joy are his baton twirlers, and his artistic talents range from framed landscapes to backdrops for the stage. Mr. Erwin received his A.B. from Omaha University. Here he is teaching bookkeeping, accounting, and business law, He originated the BEST Show, directs the stage crew, and is on the Aurora committee. He has been elected Omaha commander of the National Baton Twirling Association. MRS. RUTH FORBES Mrs. Ruth Forbes teaches beginning Latin as well as all the advanced Latin classes, Some years she has taught German. Sh sponsors the Junior Classical League, the Latin club, and Aquila Aquiloriis, its pa- per. She received her Bachelor's degree from Iowa Wesleyan and has done graduat work at Omaha University. This year she has been busy acting as counselor for junior girls, and she was chairman of the faculty Courtesy committee. Her clear explanatio of such things as declensions and coniuga tions help many an underclassman struggle through beginning Latin. CAROL GAST Carol Gast is associated by most people more with a football field than a class- room. He does his shore of both by teach- ing social science, world history, and phy- sical education classes, and by coaching football, baseball, and basketball teams. He sponsors Boys O Club and serves as a faculty member ot Fire Patrol and Visual Education committees. Coach Gast attend- ed Wayne Teachers College and Creigh- ton University where he received his Mas- ter of Arts degree. MISS MARY ELIZABETH HAMILTON Miss Mary E. Hamilton's greatest achievement as a debate coach was reach- ed two years ogo when she received her diamond key. This pin signifies the highest number of points a coach can earn. Miss Hamilton received her training in several universities but received her Master's de- gree from the University of Chicago. She teaches English and sponsors B. S. O, and N. F. L. She enjoys anything in the ath- letic or cultural fields. SERGEANT ROY HARDWICK Sergeant Roy Hardwick joined the Army immediately after high school graduation and has made it his career. He had many exciting experiences in Germany during World War ll. A member of the ninth division, his unit was captured behind ene- my lines during the Battle of the Bulge, but he and fifty or sixty other men escaped. During his career he has received decora- tions such as the Bronze Star, Good Con- duct Medal, and Philippian Presidential Unit Citation Medal.

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Mrs, Barbara Barlow attended North igh and Omaha University. She teaches in the social science department. Her main interest outside of school is her husband. She enjoys housekeeping and sewing, both of which help to keep her busy at home. She also likes to read and to listen to records in her small bit of spare time. Her rnost exciting activity recently has been learning how to drive. Mrs. Barlow serves on the Patriotism com- mittee and is faculty co-sponsor of the Y-Teens. fig BARBARA BARLOW MISS THELA BARNES Miss Thela Barnes teaches everything from social science to American History l and ll. Since receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Omaha, she has spent two years in the WAVES as a preflight instructor and two summers at the University of Colorado. Miss Barnes serves on the Senior Banquet and Patriotic committees. She also is co-sponsor of S.T.S. When her unusually dark eyes flash it is a signal that the foolishness had better cease and the work begin. MISS RUTH BARRETT Miss Ruth Barrett claims the most in- teresting time she has had in recent years was the year she spent as an exchange teacher in Honolulu. She has her Master of Arts degree in history from Omaha Uni- versity, and her Bachelor's from Grinnell. In her spare time she is interested in read- ing, bowling, and occasionally can be per- suaded to do the hula. Miss Barrett says, l live alone and like it, but I don't eat very much as I hate to cook. As for school committees, she serves on the Board of Control and is the permanent senior class sponsor. MISS LOUISE BARSTOW Miss Louise Barstow can always be found after school in Room l26 until 3:45 p.m. as she has charge of office ninth hours. It was she who originated the school annual, then called the Polar Log, and was the staff advisor for the first ten years for the North Star. Miss Barstow attended Doane College as well as Co- lumbia University in New York where she received her Master of Arts degree. Her classes include algebra, geometry, and se- nior arithmetic. MISS RUTH BETTS Miss Ruth Betts, who teaches physical education and dancing classes, is one of the busiest teachers on the campus. She sponsors Gold and Blue Polars, Cheer Leaders, Rifle Team, G. A. A., and all girls' sports events. Besides this she takes an active part as a faculty advisor for the Aurora, Best Show, and Military Ball. Her vibrant personality makes her well- loved by all the girls who have had her in class. She has attended Omaha Univer- sity, Columbia, and the University of South Carolina. LEONARD BOND Leonard Bond is at North for the sec- ond time. He graduated from North and played basketball here before entering the Navy during World War ll. Now he is back as a teacher and coach. He coaches second team basketball and freshman foot- ball, and also teaches in the social science department. Mr. Bond enjoys spending his small amount of spare time reading. His classes are well-liked because of the lively discussions which keep student in- terest high. He has attended Omaha University and Cornell College. MISS MARY E. BOOKMEYER Miss Mary E. Bookmeyer received her Bachelor of Arts degree trom Nebraska University and has comp.eted seventy hours of post graduate work. Before teaching biology she was a home making teacher. During her career she has writ- ten many articles for newspapers anJ leading magazines and a book called Candy and Candy Making. She was on the radio for five years, and has also done research work in flour mills. She serves on the Landscaping committee and is chairman of the Art, Building and Deco- ration committee. MISS CLEO BUTLER Miss Cleo Butler is interested in all pha- ses of homemaking. She enjoys sewing, and she helps keep house at her home. Social problems and politics interest her very much, and she has read widely on both subjects. During the summers she travels and has been in over half of the states. Miss Butler teaches vocational homemaking and acts as counselor to the girls in these classes. She has been active on the curriculum committee and is in- terested in developing a good program. She has attended Nebraska University and Columbia Teacher's College. CAPTAIN WILLIAM T. CALLERY Captain William T. Callery served in the Army until 1946. During this period he was in the Twenty-ninth Division of the Rifle Corps. After this he worked on the personnel staff at the University of Penn- sylvania, his alma mater, and on the office staff of the New Jersey Telephone Com- pany. He is interested in photography and enjoys baseball. He says that he has not yet tired of the Army life. Captain Cal- lery is a native New Yorker and began teaching R.O.T.C. this year, when he was called to service from the reserves. MISS CLARE CAREY Miss Clare Carey, who teaches Spanish and American History received her Master of Science degree from Creighton University justllast summer. She has visited many scenic spots throughout the United States. Miss Carey is a sponsor of Red Cross, S.T.S., and the Chess Club. She also serves on the P.-T.A. board. Her main duty in- cludes acting as co-ordinator between the Student Activities and the P.-T.A. activi- ties. Recently acquired this year is a beau- tiful new car, which will probably take her to distant places this summer. FLOYD CHASE Floyd .Chase is active in many phases of community service. He has served in vari- ous positions of the Boy Scouts including the chairman of the North District. He is also active in church work and serves as a Sunday School superintendent. During the summer Mr. Chase is an adjustor for a hail insurance company working among farmers outstate. He teaches shop, is ten- nis coach, and is chairman of the Handling of Crowds committee. His degrees were received from Peru State Teacher's College and the University of Missouri. MRS. MARY UHL COLLINS Mrs. Mary Uhl Collins received her M.A. degree from Omaha University and is also a graduate of Gregg College in Chicago. Now at the head of the business educa- tion department, Mrs. Collins teaches all shorthand and transcription classes and a 7:40 corrective type class. This woman whose brown, eyes the years have never changed, is in charge of student employ- ment and serves on the Aurora Advertis- ing and Program committee. cc l7

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MISS LUCY HARTE Miss Lucy Harte, assistant dean of girls, is also head of the homemaking deport- ment. In addition to teaching homemaking, Miss Harte conducts classes in Personal Problems. She is extremely interested in family life and the problems that con- front it. Miss Harte has traveled exten- sively both in the United States and abroad. In her spare time, she enioys collecting English china, Tailored clothes rate highest with Miss Harte who especially likes suits. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska. E. E. HELLIGSO E. E. Helligso counts as his greatest ac- complishment directing the construction of a house at the age of 15 years. This came about since his father was a con- tractor. He still spends his summers in the building trade. Much of his extra time is spent in reading scientific and en- gineering books. Mr. Helligso attended Union College in Lincoln and received his M.S. at the University of Michigan. He served on the Fire Patrol, Crowd Handling, and Student Usher committees this year. MRS. ETH EL HUNSAKER Mrs. Ethel Hunsaker, the head of the Art Department, has studied under inter- nationally known artists and has also re- ceived her Master of Science degree, Her hobbies are all related to art and better education. She has a collection of various ceramics and has traveled throughout the United States visiting well known art in- stitutes and places of art value. A true Nebraskan, though she believes our capitol is the most beautiful of all in simplicity and style of art. MISS HELEN JELINEK Miss Helen Jelinek received her nurses' training from St. Joseph's School of Nurs- ing and is also a graduate of Omaha Uni- versity. After her graduation she was a aoverness-nurse in New York. She has been at North for nine years. ln her outside time she enjoys being able to re- lax by doing a bit of needle work or read- ing a aood book, mysteries being a favor- ite. Miss Jelinek has traveled throughout the United States and Canada during the summer months. MISS ANNA JENSEN Miss Anna Jensen, although she received her schooling at Nebraska University, has been as for away from home os Europe. She has visited Scandanavian countries and England, concentrating on points of interest associated with literature. Her main interest outside of school is music. She enioys attending concerts and listening to almost any kind of music. For many years Miss Jensen acted as sponsor of Glaciers and served on the Military ll committee. She has a B helor's s- ter's degree in English. C THOMAS C. JOHNSO Thomas C. Johnson came to Omaha and started teaching in the science department in l949. Before beginning his career as a teacher, he served in the Air Force as a fighter pilot. While in the A.A.F., he was once shot down and spent four days in a life raft alone. He plans on more flying in the future. His main interests include his family and new Omaha home. Mr. John- son received his B.S, from Kearney State Teacher's College and needs six hours to receive his Master's from Nebraska Uni- versity. MISS ANNE KEENAN Miss Anne Keenan has three interesting activities: she raises African violets, col- lects antique pieces, and refinishes old furniture. Housekeeping also keeps her busy, as well as much outdoor gardening and indoor flower raising. Miss Keenan's schooling includes her Bachelor of Arts from Iowa University and her Master's from Columbia University. Her quick smile is appreciated in all English classes which she teaches. She served on the Military Ball committee this year. MISS FLOSSIE LYONS Miss Flossie Lyons maiored in German and history while attending Nebraska Uni- versity. lt was not until after she left college that she realized she wanted to teach commercial subiects. She then had to attend business school and take more college work in business training. As a hobby, Miss Lyons erected a bird feeder on the porch of her second story apart- ment, from which she has learned much of the life and habits of birds. Other hob- bies are growing flowers and listening to her collection of classical records. She serves on the Landscaping committee. MISS PEARL McCRAY Miss Pearl McCroy, head of the mathe- matics department, attended Grinnell Col- leae and Omaha University. Outside of school hours she is active in church work and in a teachers' sorority. She teaches all kinds of mathematics. The boys are most familiar with her IV hour advanced math classes. Miss McCray sponsored the new math club, Digits, and served on the Board of Control and Scholarship commit- tees this post year. Miss McCroy has a subtle, though delightful, sense of humor. MISS BEATRICE MACK Miss Beatrice Mack is a flying fan and owns her own private plane. She belongs to the Ninety-Niners , an organization for women pilots, and has many opportuni- ties to fly since the aroup meetings are held in many cities throughout the coun- try. Miss Mack just waits for nice week- ends so that she may go up in the air and perhaps take alona o fellow teacher for a pleasure iaunt. She attended Grinnell College and the University of California. She teaches in the math department, and she served on the Women's Study commit- tee this past year. MRS. JANET MARLATT Mrs. Janet Marlatt, who most students will remember as Miss Drennan, has been a member of North's businefs department faculty for three years. Recently, her evenings have been devoted to night school working for a Master's degree in education at Omaha University. Many a day she has gone home from school with ink-stained hands and clothes after attempting to show some bewildered airl how to run a mimeograph machine. Mrs. Marlatt is co- sponsor of Gregqites and serves on the Scholarship and Honor Society committee. MRS. ARDITH MILLER Mrs. Ardith Miller came back to North last fall after nearly a year's absence spent recovering from a serious iniury re- ceived in an auto accident. During her absence Mrs. Miller became interested in painting figurines and now has quite a collection. Her classes include English and foeech. Before entering the teaching field Mrs. Miller attended Wayne State Teachers College and the University of Nebraska where she received her Master of Arts de- gree. 44 I9