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

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GREAT BOOKS Explore Litermy Classics to Understand Modem Life In its second year at Norland, Great Books Club has moved into level two of a nine-year program established by the Great Books Foun- dation. Designed to create an awareness and understanding of the basic principles of life, Great Books uses ancient as well as contem- porary literature. The books are grouped ac- cording to theme; level two selections concern malfs relation to himself. Among those read and discussed this year were such works as Hamlet, Of the Nature of Things, Perpetual Peace, and Oedipus Rex. Mrs. Knappe and Mrs. Mathews directed and often participated in en- lightening, controversial discussions. President Hedy Prusin, along with Vice President Tom Bruce, led meetings. Key points relating to theme, purpose, and adaptable truths were re- corded by Lynne Rich. Barbara Eisenstadt A , . , handled the monetary affairs. Membership in- Hedy Prusin, Barbara Eisenstadt; Tom Bruce, and Lynne Rich eluded juniors and SGDiOYS. deliberate on a philosofhical question during the club meeting. WW fQ Front Row: S. Knappe, B. Eisenstadt, H. Prusin, T. Bruce, L. Rich, 8. Mathews. Second Row: M. VVeissman, E. Mandel, L. Herman, E. Kravitz, M. Haddad, N. Cooper, W. Bitter, M. Eisen, M. Hoffman. Third Row: M. Kazen, D. Hullman, B. Saskin, P. Schwartz, H. Levine, S. Fahrer, M. Friedman, E. Hubschman, B. Halbrich.

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MODERN DANCE Displays Dancing Abilities In Mid- Winter Concert Giving students an additional opportunity to develop poise, rhythm, and gracefulness in dance, the Modern Dance Club,'sponsored by Miss Daniel, has completed its second year. Through the Mid-Winter Concert and the Modern Dance Spring Concert, the members of this club were given an excellent chance to display their outstanding dancing abilities. Under the guidance of President Janie Chait, Vice Presdent Gerry Shay, Secretary Patricia Pace, Treasurer Gloria Chesley, and Sergeant- at-Arms Ellen Rosenblurn, the club has given its members helpful information which has enabled them to skillfully perform the various dance styles and positions. The members were enlightened on the vast and colorful history of modern dance as well as famous modern - s x; dance artists and their various styles and tech- ttSama janie Chait highlights the Mid-Winter Concert in a dance niques. The club was formed on two separate interpretation of the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas? ICVCIS to further and more completely help each individual. Front Row: M. Daniel, E. Rosenblum, J. Shay, J. Chait, G. Chesley, P. Pace, T. Levy. Second Row: M. Billowitch, C. Lensky, K. Ryan, A. Kaskel, C. Pace, E. Steiner, J. Newman, B. Steinberg, MJSkula, G. Maggs, C. Carroll, B. Donaldson. Third Row: B. Wood, F. Mittle- man, B. Sokol, R. Axler, B. Davis, R. Ennella, N. Samuels, J. Barren, L. Blasberg, J. Freeman, J. Keshen. Fourth Row: M. Levy, V. Neu B. Sampson, T. Page, M. Ennella, 8. Christie, C. Coltun, D. Garber, L. Bowman, P. Goodman, S. Crasner, P. Daly, A. Lerner. Fifth Row: P. Promoff, S. Ruth, M. Gaglio, C. Austin, J. Ruth, S. Hanner, W. Furash, D. Schwartz, M. Rose, L. Bernay, S. Goldberg, C. Hyatt. Sixth Row: K. Hillman, J.He1ms, J. Schwartz, P. Harris, P. Isbell, J. Edwards, D. Greco, D. Brooks, L. Nockow, R. Kirzner, T. Page. y

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Front Row: M. Sweeney, V. Manlove, P. Sherman, F. Dinerman, A. Poore, K. Lowery. Second Row: J. Mintz, E. Vidricksen, M. Cole- man, M. Einik, B. Jenkins, B. Broner, M. Altman. LIBRARY CLUB Transfers Books and Other Materials to New Library One of the most important and needed facets of the school is its library. The Library Club has strived successfully throughout the year to have a smooth running, well organized, and worthwhile library. Strong leadership and earnest work play the largest role in maintaining the Library Club. The sponsor, Mrs. Lowery, advised the group on important items and problems. The officers of the club contributed much of their time and energy to the organization. They were Phyllis Sherman, President; Ferne Dinerman, Vice President; Ann Poore, Secretary; Vera Man- love, Treasurer; Ben Broner, Parliamentarian. This dedicated group of students worked to- gether to transfer the books, periodicals and x ' other materials from the 01d library to the new Members of Norlandiv Library Club don aprons so they can lac- one. Norlandg students prohted greatly from quer book jackets for new editions of books for student reading. . . . the serv1ces furnlshed by thls club.