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

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JAMES P. SMITH, Editor W MARC H. GLICK, Managing Editor VALHALLA Incredible, But Where Do Yearbooks Come From? If ideas are the parents of production, then the Valhalla staff members are its grandparents. Annually in the fall, the yearbook is conceived as a single thought, though shapeless at first, always the object toward which all talents and labors are directed. As the editors begin to eliminate the tradi- tional tasks which are performed as matters of routine, the initial idea gradually developes into the theme of the book. This theme, although never outrightly ex- pressed, is reflected by the type and quality of the photographs and copy. It is inherent in the organization of the numerous particulars which form the backbone of the book and in the selection of the embellishing extras that add spice and vitality to each succeeding edition. Most important, however, is the distinctive in- dividuality which each book retains while simultaneously harboring an emphasis on Nor- land tradition, the heart of every Valhalla. ROBERT C. BERRY, Adviser

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THOR Series on Tuberculosis is Best in the County Journalistic experience, hard work, and a nose for news in and around Norland are the prime factors that drive each member of the Thor staff towards the production of a bigger and more comprehensive newspaper each year. This year was no exception. Under the spon- sorship of Mrs. Massey, the Thor not only fea- tured forthcoming school events, athletic con- tests, and many other student activities, but also managed to publish special issues on holi- days. In keeping with a student-centered edi- torial policy, the newspaper published monthly polls of students, opinions on various subjects. Contests and mafiy other novelty features were enthusiastically received by students as they read each month,s paper. One of the more unusual items was the thhat is it? contest which asked students to submit their guesses of what was pictured in a close-up photograph. One of the most outstanding features of the Thor was its series of articles on tuberculosis. Entered in competition with other high school newspapers, the Thoris series was voted the best in Dade County for the third year in a row. Hillary Parmet, Sports Editor, and Patsy Howell, in charge of hnances, refer to the hles of past Thor information. Editor-in-Chief Steve Lewis checks the measurement of copy blocks and pictures before each edition of the Thor is sent to be printed. Taking charge of public relations for the Thor, Chuck DuDell studies many issues in order to fmd features with student appeal.

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am ?! . V um I nu as: :;::.uz.:...k:.,:. r . 1; JEFFREY BRESLAW, Buxiness Manager. NIembers of the Valhalla snwr cluster around their advz'sor, Mr. Berry, in order to view, first-hand, the various principles em- ployed in the cropping of pictures to be used in the yearbook. This technique is utilized in the planning of artistic layouts.