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

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SIGURDS Personify Achievement as a Result of Determination Throughout the high school years, one,s ideas and ideals in lif e are formulated. Only a relatively small percentage of students achieve outstanding performances which merit recognition. Excellence in character and in scholarship is a tribute in it- self; however, recognition for these attributes is given to thirteen seniors. On the basis of scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, service to school and community, and personal affahility. these seniors are chosen by a committee of admin- istrative personnel, faculty members, and student representatives for the role of Sigurds. Selection as a Sigurd is a rare honor and only comes to those individuals who have proved themselves worthy. From the Sigurds is chosen the most outstand- ing senior to recieve the most distinguished award, the Viking Award, symbol of highest standards and achievements. Presentation of the Award cli- maxes the Honors Assembly. During Norland,s short period of existence, three seniors have re- ceived this honor: Nancy Sinko Ackley, 1961; Joe Keenan, 1962; and Mike Giles, 1963. The Hall of Fame, Where recipients, pictures are placed, is a lasting recording of Viking Award winners. Mike Giles, recipient of the 1963 Viking Award, displays the trophy representing Norlandk highest honor to graduating seniors. Ability to emote before an audience is a trait As Vice President of National Honor Society, With unassuming modesty, TIMOTHY FAN- few possess. JOHN ALLISON, through solid Secretary of M11 Alpha Theta, and a member SLER has been an Alpha Honor member and steady leadership, has been a factor in the of the band, LAUREN DELDIN possesses 0f the Senior Class. As a stellar bandsman, success of Norlandis debate program. John qualities necessary for leadership. Membership Tim has served as the bellwether of that will be an inspiration for the years ahead. in Sorrota and Courtesy Corps illustrates her group. Learned, his continuance as a matric- desire for service to Norland. ulant will assure his many further successes. 75

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Through the organization of activities and projects, president Don Tarter has led the Senior Class in many new accomplishments. Participating in a conference, the senior class officers Don Tarter, president; Andrea Finn, vice president; Janis Mandy, secretary; SENIORS Build F irm F oundation for Security in Todayas World Through hard work and untiring efforts, the seniors have spiralled t0 the long-awaited heights of high school success. All activities in their last year at Norland were f ocused toward the goals and dreams to make this year their best. During the year various tensions were borne by the Class of 1964 in the completion of Senior Place- ment tests and other competitive examinations given to college-bound students. Easing the strain of study and creating more miles for memory lane, were the presentation of the senior play, The Ugly Ameri- can, and the Junior-Senior Prom at which the sen- iors were saluted by the juniors. At the senior ban- quet the Class Prophecy, the presidenfs farewell address, and gifts to the sponsor and the school were presented. The highlight before the great day of commencement was the beautiful and impressive Baccalaureate Ceremonies. These greatly antici- pated events signified the close of one phase of life, but the beginning of another. Guiding the seniors in their endeavors through- out the year were the class officers: Don Tarter, president; Andrea F inn, Vice president; J anis Mundy, secretary; and Nancy Gregory, treasurer. and Nancy Gregory, treasurer; discuss the probability of identify- ing the school by painting thHome of the Viking? on the gym.

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76 Speedily approaching the zenith in drama- turgy, STEPHANIE GLASS has displayed a natural talent as an ingenue. Her possession of the proper acting ingredients has provided Norland with many pleasurable moments both as an actress and as a vocalist. Skill, enthusiam, and spirit are displayed by all around athlete, J EFF CRATE. An All City leader in the major sports, Jeff found time to be sweetheart of Sorrota Service Club. In ad- dition, he maintained a high scholastic average. Gifted with a contagious sense of humor and a bottomless reservoir of school spirit, NANCY GREGORY has been a bright light in the halls of Norland. These assets have led her to serve as President of Sub Debs and as Secretary of the Senior Class. Combing both leadership and scholastic abili- ties, ROBERT LAWTON has served as Presi- dent of the National Honor Society. Robert also found time to round out his achieve- ments as a member of the band and as a participant on the Senior Board. Capably handling the job of Business Manager of the Valhalla, HERMAN MIGLIORE was also Vice President of Mu Alpha Theta. Fur- ther displaying his leadership qualities, Her- man was Treasurer of Key Club and an active member of National Honor Society. Serving as the President of Sorrota is only one of the activities in which SUSAN PAS- TERNACK participated. Despite her many diversified interests Susan has, through great diligence and good effort, managed to main- tain a high scholastic average.