Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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ATIN CLUBeBottom Row: 5. Pasternack, M. Rowley, C. Wurmser, C. Vesper, W. Bitter. Middle Row: D. De Borde, T. Kloth, D. Hull- Ian, M. Podgorski, M. McCabe, B. Saskin, M. Wigder, E. Ramberg. Top Row: Mr. Hatrel, W. Rozner, C. Janko, L. Easton, L. Horwitz, T. ansler, R. Heller, P. Andell, M. Cohen, J. Eyerman7 Mr. Scott. LATIN CLUB OFFICERSHT. Kloth, Vice President; M. Rowley, ATI Q CLI IB President, C. Vosper, Secretary, R. Heller, Treasurer. 1 nalyzes the Great E pics f Roman Civilizations Fostering interest in the Classical aspects of the orld was the primary aim of the Latin Club. Mem- ners of the National J unior Classical League, Latin lub members attempted to maintain the high ideals .et forth in previous years. Under the leadership of r. Hatrel and Mr. Scott, these high standards have Ieen strengthened and maintained. Membership was restricted to the students who ad completed two years of Latin, or to those who ere presently enrolled in Latin classes ranging rom hrst to fourth year. The Closed membership as aimed at those who expressed an interest in he understanding of Latin culture. This was also elayed in the study of Caesafs Gallic W ars, nd Virgifs Aenid, during the year. Plans for this year included the purchase of set of books on mythology and representation t Palmetto High School. There, members eligible o participate took examinations testing their knowl- dge of the classical literature studied, and Iodeled reproductions of the ancient Roman at- Ire. Funds for projects were raised from bake ales and a sock hop during the football season.

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FRENCH CLUB F eatures French Pasteries for After-Schoal Treats Opportunities to become better acquainted with France and its language are offered to interested students through the French Club. Under the super- vision of Miss Ammerman and Mrs. Feuer, the organization has sparked the intellectual curiosity of diligent students Who wish to extend them- selves beyond the scope of the classroom. In at- tempting to explore the culture of this land, members of the French Club have conducted their meetings in a vicarious French atmosphere. Each meeting instills Within each member a fuller ap- preciation 0f the French way of life. ClimaXing a pleasant and fruitful year, La: Societe de Francois held its annual banquet at a prominent French restaurant, delighting int FRENCH CLUB OFFICERSeL. Stein, Treasurer; B. Resenbaum, appetizing Frenchfuisine- Income Was provided by Vice President; L. Predmore, President; A. Gerber, Secretary. bake sales featurlng French pasterles. FRENCH CLUBeBottom Row: B. Rosenbaum, N. Duquet, D. Ferguson, J. Sommers, E. Feinberg, B. Cantor, S. Mazur, H. Hersh, L. Stein Second Row: A. Kan, J. Naclerio, N. Sheridan, S. Ruth, L. Rosenstock, B. Thomson, Y. Smith, J. Goodman, A. Marchese, G. Poston, J. Fer dinand. Third Row: D. Giordano, B. Shelley, J. Ruth, S. Triay, B. Hirsh, G. Higgins, S. Pinsky, L. Hogg, M. Reed, S. Adler, L. Predmori Top Row: Mrs. Feuer, C. Chaffee, E. Helms, R. Hutton, L. Nockow, T. Blake, L. Lebos, M. Aldrich, P. Padowitz, A. Smith, S. Shanno A. Gerber. t 224

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GREAT BOOKSeBottom Row: M. Kazen, D. Garher, B. Bayder, M. Arnold, W. Bitter, P. Daniels. Second Row: 5. Hossin, L. Rich, I Hoehn, B. Eisenstadt, S. Batcho, J. Kannette, P. Rabinovitz, C. Bassett. Top Row: Mrs. Knappe, B. Pearl, T. Bruce, A. Cohn, H. Levin B. Scurran, E. Goldberg, B. Saskin. NORLAND GREAT BOOKS CLUB OFFICERSeH. Prusin, Secretary; B. Scurran, Treasurer; C. Bassett, President; T. Bruce, Vice President. 226 GREAT BOOKS Assimilates Literary Works of the Past and Present New horizons, revealed through literature, stimu late the mind to creative thinking while broad ening one,s outlook on life. In the past as wel as today, social, political, religious areaseman, way of life itselfeis reflected and can be ob served through the evolution of literature. Under the direction of Mrs. Knappe, houndles educational opportunities are provided for thos- students who seek the wonders of the age as re corded in books. In its initial year at Norland Great Books presented a fourteen-year progra designed to educate and acquaint the reader wit various forms and styles of literature. Mants relationship to the government is th first yeafs program. Literature such as the F ederal ists, the Constitution, and War and Peace is studied Stimulating discussions sweep across the centuries Listeners strive to apply ideas expressed in the mas terpieces to everyday life. Any book included in pro gram is essential reading for college-bound students