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

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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?

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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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Seely, Seely comes the call from all areas in 230. This famous locker room figure is Mrs. Ruth B. Seely. She teaches girls physical education and senior dance. She is as popular with the boys as with the gals, she comes in contact with many of them while teaching them Grand March steps for the Military Ball. She is in charge of the pep squads, rifle team and G.A.A. She attended Omaha uni- versity, Columbia and Southern Cali- fornia. Social science teacher, James T. Sharp, Jr., is also assistant coach of football and track. Hunting, fish- ing and refereeing are some of his out-of-school interests. He also teaches drivers' training and works for the school board in the summer. Mr. Sharp has his bachelor of science degree in education from the Uni- versity of Nebraska and is working on his master's degree at Omaha uni- versity. A new face in the North halls is that of Mrs. Eileen Shearer, art instruc- tor. She is seen running around from one task to another. Mrs. Shearer is a graduate of West Virginia univer- sity with a bachelor of arts degree. Artisans, a club for those interested in art, was fortunate to have her as their sponsor. She also supervises Wagon Wheels, a square dance club, She likes to dance and play golf in spare moments. Blessed relief from the students! As head librarian at North, Mrs. Elma Simpson is in charge of the National Book Week celebration to raise money to buy extra books for North's two libraries. Mrs Simpson's first outside interest is, naturally, reading. She en- joys the theater and music in winter, and in summer she likes to travel and camp out in the mountains. Mrs. Simpson received her bachelor of li- brary science degree from Columbia university. Harvey A. Smith is always ready with a smile and a good joke for passers- by. Since 1925 he has been teaching at North. He now has senior and gen- eral math classes along with the lifa- mous office ninth hours in 113. 'tHarv has received a bachelor of arts degree from Nebraska Wesleyan, and a master of arts from the Uni- versity of Nebraska. Hunting is his favorite sport, and Legion and lodge work are of great enjoyment to him. In addition to teaching mathematics, Mrs. Virginia Southwick finds time to be one of the co-sponsors of Y- Teens. She rates swimming and watching football as two of her fa- vorite pastimes. Mrs. Southwick also likes to sew and do fancy work. She was graduated from Wayne State col- lege where she received her bachelor of arts in education. She has also at- tended the University of South Da- kota. The man often seen with a mirror in his hand bending over a padlock which has been put on backwards is Keith W. Stewart, head of the locker committee. Mr. Stewart teaches world history and he is also counselor of the junior boys. His favorite hobbies are camping in the mountains and rais- ing tropical fish. He has both his bachelor of arts and master's degrees from the University of Nebraska. I 4 , rl U 4 Head of the Spanish department, Mrs. Louise Sutton, teaches beginning and advanced Spanish classes. Sponsoring El Polo del Norte and puttingout the Spanish newspaper take much of her time. She is also the Aurora chair- man and sophomore girls' counselor. Mrs. Sutton has been on North's fac- ulty since 1935. Mrs. Sutton was graduated from the University of Ne- braska with a bachelor of arts de- gree. Leo R. Taylor has been a member of the North social science department for three and one half years. This is his first year of teaching general math. Mr. Taylor is also the sponsor of Hi-Y Cycles and a member of the Visual Education committee. Being a leader in Boy Scouts keeps Mr. Tay- lor very busy. He also enjoys raising roses and woodworking. Mr. Taylor has his bachelor of science and master of arts degrees from Nebraska uni- versity.