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

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LIBRARY Stimulates Growth in Areas of Interest and Study Man has amassed a treasure chest of knowledge and information down through the ages. The his- tories of past cultures, scientific achievements, records of the many accomplishments of mankind, as well as a vast store of fiction writing have been preserved through centuries in books. The library of Miami Norland provides students With the key to the storehouse of mankind,s knowledge. Books on every possible subject, and of every imaginable type are available to students through the library. Novels, short stories and poetry are found among the fiction shelves. Non-fiction books on topics covering anything from a study of World War I to an explanation of how to write poetry can also be found. In addition, the library provides reference materials such as magazines, dictionaries, encyclo- pedias and documented reports of events. The Nor- e k h W land library is staffed with three librarians and two InSpiring art figures diSPlayed in the library cultivate a tranquil secretaries to serve the students and the faculty. atmosphere by which Bill Minnan prepares a class assignment. Questioning which source of information would pertain to her term paper, Sandy Wagner ponders over the selection. 'A 3; L. .x , L: x! s: f7 Frances Kern Kathryn Lowery Martha Sweeney Student librarian Ann Ethridge proceeds in checking out a book for Stephanie Kronberg by placing a borrowerk card in the back pocket. 47

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William Penn William Ramsay Examination of various propaganda devices is an integral factor of the American- Francis P. Scott ism versus Communism course recently introduced into all secondary schools. Craig Thomas I Compiling the results of a poll taken in government classes to de- acquainted with the current political views of the average Ameri- termine public opinion on controversial matters, students become can citizen. Their findings will then be graphed for easy reference. 46

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Recordings of excerpts from English Literature help the student to comprehend the subject matter more readily. thucy would never do this to me, would you, Lucy?7, reflects Miss Jasiecki, obviously disturbed over some impropriety. Realizing the Jack Akin Judy Cook o. f Bruce Firestone Adele Horwitz Dorothy F, Jasiecki impact that seemingly obscure incidentals have on youth, Miss Jasiecki utilizes such props in creating a friendly atmosphere.