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

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Orville R. Matzke teaches in the in- dustrial arts and mathematics de- partments. Mr. Matzke also coaches freshman football, reserve basket- ball and tennis. He has been an in- structor at North for five years. Outside of school, Mr. Matzke likes to hunt, fish, and watch sports. He was graduated from the University of Nebraska where he received both his bachelor of arts and master of education degrees. Mrs. Ardith Miller, English teacher, is kept busy with many school activi- ties. Mrs Miller is Community Chest chairman, a member of the Courtesy committee and a student in the Prescott study course. Mrs. Miller still finds time to play the piano, knit and read. Mrs. Miller has her bachelor of arts degree from Wayne State college and her master of arts degree from the University of Nebraska. Head of the social science department, Nathan Mohar, also teaches geography for Omaha university at Offutt Air Force Base. This outside teaching is one of his most enjoyable experiences. Hunting, fishing and reading are his favorite hobbies. Mr. Mohar received his bachelor in education degree from Illinois State Normal univer- sity and his master of science degree from the University of Illinois. Yes, you do hit the space bar nicely! Every day before school in the audi- torium, Miss Gertrude Mohr can be found issuing absence checks to the girls. This is Miss Mohr's four- teenth year of teaching at North. She teaches algebra and geometry. Miss Mohr claims that she has many interests in general, but none in particular. Miss Mohr was grad- uated from Drake university. She re- ceived her master's degree from Northwestern university. Miss Marlene Murphy is a newcomer to the office staff this year. Miss Murphy's jobs include being in charge of the hour lists, issuing office calls and answering students' requests. Miss Murphy enjoys traveling and she took a trip of eleven southern states last summer She also en- joys reading and watching sports. Miss Murphy attended Commercial Extension before coming to North. Miss Marian Nelson, English teacher, teaches her students in a friendly atmosphere. As sponsor of Y-Teens she says she has no time for hobbies and that her life is spent with Y- Teens, Y-Teens and Y-Teens. If she had much leisure time she would spend it reading and enjoying music. She is the junior girls' counselor. She received her bachelor of science degree from Nebraska university. William C. iSpeckJ Nelson is an in- structor in North's industrial arts department. Being varsity basketball coach and assistant football coach takes much of his spare time. Mr. Nelson has his own boat, and he spends much of his time boating on the river. He also enjoys fishing and hunting. Mr. Nelson has his bachelor of arts degree from Midland college. Mr. Nelson has taught at North for 15 years. The inspirational Thanksgiving and Christmas programs and the senior play are outstanding because of the work of Miss Margaret Nielsen, speech and dramatics teacher. Miss Nielsen also sponsors Thespians. Church and choir work and cooking are her leisure time activities. Miss Nielsen has her bachelor's degree from Nebraska university and her master of science in speech from Northwestern university. Mrs. Agnes M. Nilsson as O30 li- brarian assists freshmen and sopho- mores in doing their library work and finding the right books. Mrs. Nils- son was a German and English teach- er before becoming a librarian. Of course, reading is her favorite pas- time. ln the summer, Mrs. Nilsson travels to see her children. Mrs. Nils- son was graduated from Nebraska university where she received her bachelor of arts degree. we 'Qt fi

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Being school nurse is the job of Miss Helen Jelinek. Miss Jelinek sends sick students home during the school day, signs excuse notes, conducts the t.b. and audio-visual testing and sponsors F.N.A. Miss Jelinek's new television set adds pleasure to her leisure time. Miss Jelinek has her bachelor of science degree from Omaha university. She has also at- tended the University of Michigan and St. Joseph's School of Nursing. Miss Anna B. Jensen teaches in North's English department. She is also a senior sponsor and a member of the banquet committee. Miss Jen- sen is interested in music, and she plays the organ at her church. She likes to read when she has time. Miss Jensen has her bachelor of arts and master's degrees from Nebraska uni- versity. She has also attended Oma- ha, Creighton, Denver and Colorado universities. A new addition to the faculty, Mrs. Helen Johnsen, spent her first year at North teaching type. Mrs. John- sen is a graduate of Nebraska uni- versity with a bachelor of science degree. She takes great pride in her two sons, one who is in McMillan and the other who is at Northwest- ern university. Even with two boys she finds time to knit and to get together with friends to play bridge. J. R. Johnson is an instructor in the mathematics and science departments. Mr. Johnson also taught in last year's Saturday classes for juniors. He is Radio club sponsor and a member of the Scholarship commit- tee. In his spare time, Mr. Johnson likes to fish, ice skate and swim. He receives his bachelor of arts de- gree from Wayne State college. Mr. Johnson is working on his master's degree in chemistry at Creighton university. Thomas C. Johnson teaches chemistry, biology and driver's training. He is co-sponsor of Fire Patrol and a mem- ber of the Homecoming committee. Duck hunting is one of Mr. Johnson's favorite pastimes. He is also a mem- ber of the Air Force reserves. He has his bachelor of science degree from Kearney State college and has done graduate work at the University of Nebraska. . Senior honors English classes are something new which Miss Anne Keenan, head of the English de- partment, has started this year. Travelling is one of her favorite hob- bies, and she likes to collect china from the countries she visits. Cor- responding with her former students also keeps Miss Keenan busy, but she still finds time for reading and gardening. Miss Keenan has her bachelor's degree from Iowa uni- versity and her master's degree from Columbia. .rg- . wit as ' r r .Ai Mrs. Irene Keenan is now serving her second year as a member of the Eng- lish department staff. She is a grad- uate of Creighton university and holds a bachelor of science and a master of arts degree. As do most English teachers, she is another who loves to read in her spare time. During the summer, she travels through the coun- try to visit relatives. American government teacher, Ray D. Kennedy, has been on North's faculty for six years. His co-fellowship to Wyoming university and Adams State college last summer made it pos- sible for Mr. Kennedy to travel in the West, one of his favorite hobbies. He also likes to work in the Young Republicans and the Masonic Lodge. He has attended Southwest Missouri State college and South Dakota uni- versity. He has his bachelor's and master's degrees. Even to talkers in study halls Mrs. Josephine Mattox is nice and friendly. Mrs. Mattox teaches only English this year. Sometime she adds speech to her agenda. She received her bachelor and master of arts de- grees from the University of Ne- braska. She is a great theater enthusiast and is also interested in church work. She is a sponsor of Student Council. Look who's playing cowboy!

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A new member of North's faculty this year is Larry Nordin. lVlr. Nordin teaches biology and general science. He is also a faculty member of the Homecoming committee. Mr. Nordin is interested in sports, especially football. He is also active in the Douglas County Democratic club. Mr. Nordin has his bachelor of science degree from Nebraska universitv, and he is working on his master's de- gree at Omaha university. Since North opened in 1924, Miss Rose Ostronic has been the Viking school secretary. For this reason, Miss Ostronic probably knows more about North's history, its problems and students than any other staff member. One of Miss Ostronic's chief jobs is answering questions of stu- dents who come into the office dur- ing the school day. Miss Ostronic was graduated from Tech High and worked at Central before coming to North. Her favorite leisure time ac- tivities are reading and music. Her guiding hand is always present for both her journalism and history students. She is Mrs. Ellen Pearey, adviser to both the Norseman and North Star staffs. She has taught for 14 years at North. She studied at Creighton university for a master of arts degree in history. Mrs. Pearey is enthusiastic about her nieces and nephew, her daughter, baking and ice skating. Mrs. Pearey is also in charge of the Homecoming activities. Miss Evadena M. Peterson, sponsor of Junior Classical League, teaches both beginning and advanced Latin. Miss Peterson is also on the Patri- otic committee. She is interested in music and reading. Miss Peterson's hobbies are sewing and cooking. Last summer she attended a Latin work- shop at Wisconsin university. Miss Peterson has her bachelor of science in education from Nebraska univer- sity. Mathematics plays a big part in David K. Petersen's life, because in addition to teaching this subject, he is the school treasurer. Playing cards, chess and photography are his out-of-school interests. Mr. Petersen has his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Nebraska and his master of science degree from the University of Omaha. Mr. Petersen has done graduate work at Brown university. With her grandchildren, teaching Eng- lish and traveling, Mrs. Helen Pla- mondon leads an interesting life. Since her graduation from Midland, she has done post graduate work at the University of Chicago and Omaha university. She has her bachelor of arts degree. Mrs. Plamondon is in- terested in drama, and reading is one of her pastimes. She has also studied in Europe and formerly taught French. French club sponsor, Mrs. Rita Ring, teaches both Latin and French. Being on the faculty Christmas tea and Scholarship committees are some of her other school activities. Col- lecting records, knitting and cro- cheting are her hobbies. Mrs. Ring also belongs to Alliance Francaise, She was graduated from Hunter Col- lege in New York where she received her bachelor of arts degree. Running a book room to supply a School the size of North is not an easy job, but Miss Charlotte Root, book room clerk, does this efficiently and single-handed. In addition to sell- ing pencils, paper, erasers, notebooks and folders, Miss Root issues and mends textbooks. Miss Root is very fond of reading in her leisure time. She has her bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin college. Master Sgt. Lawrence Rowan cele- brated his first anniversary as ROTC instructor of juniors and seniors this last January. His duties include su- pervision of almost every ROTC func- tion-the rifle team, crack squad, Military Ball, color guard, Chevron Shuffle and Military police. He spent 18 years in Army active service. Previously he taught at the Univer- sity of California. Am I coming or going?