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

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LITERARY CLUB Publishes Original Works in the Viking Talesman Mastery of self-expression is the essential key to success in all written work. N0r1and9s Literary Club supplies the initiative and constructive criti- cisms to its members, essential to the development of complementary literary work. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Ratzlaff, the club annually publishes N0rland7s literary maga- zine of original works, the Viking Talesman. Activities for the year included seminars, book reviews, the frequent presentation of distinguished speakers. Panel discussions for poetry and short story committees familiarized the members With numerous well-known works. Members of this club have an interest in further- ing their literary talents and in learning better writing techniques through diligent study and practice. While providing further insight into the works of famous authors, the Literary Club gave students an opportunity to publicize their best works of poetry, short stories, and essays. 5 LITERARY CLUB OFFICERSeA. Caplan, President; V. Gosnell, Treasurer; B. Engel, Vice President; R. Fogelman, Secretary. LITERARY CLUB-Bottom Row: M. Kazen, A. Hardy, M. Arnold, A. Caplan, M. Shalomith, R. Axler, L. Rich, B. Bayder, P. Daniels, T. Naranjo. Second Row: W. Bitter, J. Goodman, D. Cann, K. Goldberg, S. Hessin, D. Salles, E. Leifman, V. Gosnell, P. Rabinovitz, C. Bas- sett, L. Herman, M. Luxner. Third Row: B. Saskin, A. Frischberg, G. York, B. Eisenstadt, M. Bergen, B. Fogelman, L. Kaplan, P. McCarty, C. Caugh, J. Lewis. C. Hoehn, S. Murphy, B. Morrison. Fourth Row: Mrs. RatzlaH, S. Adier, E. Quimby, S. Class, J. Breslaw, J. Zimmer- man, B. Engel, B. Scurran, C. Austin, G. OtRourke, C. Gurak, J. Mundy. 227

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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

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LIBRARY ASSISTANTSeBoltom Row: J. Buoncore, M. Kestner, M. Sullivan, M. Fine. Second Row: Mrs. Sweeney, V. Manlove, J. Klei man, 5. Mingacci, P. Sherman, R. Corona. Third Row: Miss Kern, M. Altman, J. Lippman, M. Coleman, B. Jenkins, M. Signore, B. Cola vecchio. Top How: F. Dinnerman, G. OtRourke, W. Klinkenstein, A. Poore, L. Jermansky, Mrs. Lowery. LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERSeB. Colavecchio, Treasurer; B. Klin- kenstein, President; P. Sherman, District Representative; R. Co- rona, Vice President. 228 LIBRARY CLUB Renders Efficient Service by Assisting Librarians Providing the student body with an echient and well-organized library is the responsibility of the Library Club. Students With acceptable academic grades and a willingness to serve the school con- stitute the membership of the club. Assisting Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Lowery, the school librarians, with the various tasks that must be performed is a major duty of the library assist- ants. Checking out books, tiling cards, and keeping the library in top working condition constitute the numerous operations of this club. Through beat tag and bake sales the Library Club helped to boost its treasury while promot- ing student athletic participation and spirit. With funds raised through their business ventures, the Library Club sent delegates to the Annual State Library Convention in Leesburg, Florida.