Northern High School - Noroscope Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT The world—past and present —its history, peoples, geography and civilization—is studied in the Social Studies department. Students learn the principles of democratic government, they learn why that government must be preserved. In class and school affairs, they put those principles into practice The teachers in the department are. first row, left to right: Clare Dean, A B . M A . B D ; Lester Ehrbnght, A B , second row, Edmund Love. A B . Miss Veva Lowes, B.A , M A . third row, Harold Reynolds, A M , Marvin Sitts, A B , fourth row, Mrs. Grace Smith, ABM A , Herman Steele. A B., M A ; filth row. Miss Augusta Topping, M A , Mrs. Gladys Westcott, A B , sixth row. Charles Wright, A B Students engaged in activities typical of the Social Studies department are shown above 1. From left to right. Bob McKeen, Jacqueline Harbeson and Lee Buck are pictured examining a pre-Hitler World globe. 2. Elaine Andrews, hanging a poster during the heat of the election cam- paign 3. Dorothy LaBeau and Tom Morgan, seated, selling Viking car plates to Barbara Crouch, left, and Phyllis Downer. 4. Ruth Sammons reading about the latest develop- ments in the European war 5. Betty Smurthwaite sells candy for the 'Y Girls at a basketball game 6. Eugene Malecki administering the oath of office to the new Student Council representatives. NOROSCOPE Page 9

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NORTHERN'S GUIDING LIGHTS Principal O. F. Norwalk. Assistant Principal Miss Wealthy Hillier Administration School days would be hectic days indeed in an institution as large as Northern without competent administration. In spite of staggered hours, overcrowded conditions and a student body of well over 2,200, Otto F. Norwalk, principal, and Miss Wealthy Hil- lier, assistant principal, have ably guided Northern in a smoothly- running program of study and activity. Principal Norwalk, in addition to his heavy administration duties, participates in a variety of other educational and civic activities. He is past president of the Saginaw Valley Principals association and the former vice-president of the Flint Principals and Supervisors association. He is also chairman of the Vocational Guidance and Commercial and Cafeteria committees of Flint. Northern's administrative head is also a member of several other committees, including the activities committee of the Michigan Prin- cipals' association, the boys' works committee of the city YMCA, the executive committee of the Boy Scouts, the Michigan com- mittee of the North Central association of Colleges and Secondary schools, the vocational guidance and scholarship committee of the Flint Kiwanis club, the school coordinating committee of State Principals and the school activities and the executive committees of the state YMCA. Mr. Norwalk is an ardent sports fan and for him outdoor life and activities provide relief from school affairs. Energy and willingness mark the school and social activities of Miss Wealthy Hillier. Her duties include management of the main office and the direction of the school guidance program. She also oversees student and college relationships, makes out teachers' programs and organizes the various classes. Her other activities are the supervision of the school nurse and visiting teachers, investigation of students' illness, and assistance of parents in regard to the discipline of the students. Miss Hillier, in spite of the above mentioned duties, takes active part in solving Flint's problems and takes a vital interest in all things affecting school and civic life. Assisting Miss Hillier and Mr. Norwalk are the dean of boys and the dean of girls, who coordinate the work of the 18 class counselors to insure a harmonious school program. Miss Frances Lyon, dean of girls, is in charge of all social life at Northern. It is her responsibility to attend to the personal and social problems of Viking girls and to supplement the regular counseling and guidance system. Guy Houston, continuing the fine work done by his predecessor, Hilmer Olson, has made an able and popular dean of boys. In addition to his other activities as dean, he is the student council adviser and sponsor of the post-graduate class. Mr. Houston's problems also include the enrollment of new students and the man- agement of school credits. Dean of yirls. Miss Frances Lyon; dean of boys, Guy V. Houston. 194 1

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HIGH TIMES WITH THE HI-Y Come Clean Week was one highlight of the Viking Hi-Y First row. left to right: Bud Viall, Harold Raymond, Jerome Allen, George Yam- brick. Joseph Gulish, Jack Thorp and Ted Viall; second row, Lauren McLain, I an Karrer, Robert Seager, Rob- ert Carey, James Contos, James Montpas and Ralph Smith, third row. Richard Webber, Albert Gilpin, Cal- vin Didier, Edward Lambert. William Russell, Richard To- bias, fourth row. Edward Neithercut, Burtis Woolfitt, Telford Miller, Bruce Cooke. Clare Dean, sponsor. Bruce Fienberg and Robert Burn- ham. Basketball in the aym high- lighted Norsemen Hi-Y meet- ings. First row, left to right: Herman Hawkins. Joseph Hogan. Billy Jackson and Charles Wright, sponsor; second row. Sheridan Tuck- er, Floyd Fielder. Sylvester Jcrrett, Hezekiah Bibbs, Wil- l’cm Hcmilton and Clarence Henderson Viking Hi-Y Officers Ed Neithercut and A1 Gilpin..........Co-Presidents Bruce Cooke..............................Secretary William Russell..........................Treasurer Clare Dean ................................Sponsor The Vikings, the original Hi-Y club at Northern, maintained its traditions with an especially ac- tive year. These Hi-Yers were responsible for two fine programs to which all of the Y clubs were invited. At these programs Frank Farry opened the annual ''Come Clean Week campaign with a talk, and the Reverend Frank Smith spoke on occupational opportunities. Always striving to give a complete program to its members, the Viking Hi-Y supplemented its sports program with several educational and en- tertaining features. Stanley Kuick showed his movies on the northland, while Edwin Brunsden spoke on his World War experiences and Bill Tate, Northern alumnus, gave advice on going to college. The entire Viking Hi-Y program exemplifies the theme of the club, clean living, clean scholar- ship, clean athletics, and clean speech. Page 10 Norsemen Hi-Y Officers Hezekiah Bibbs................................ President William Jackson.............................. Secretary Sylvester Jarrett................Athletic Representative Joseph Hogan...........Assistant Athletic Representative Charles Wright...................................Sponsor The highlight of the Norsemen activities has been athletics. Finishing in a tie for the Hi-Y League leadership, the club turned out some fine players who performed well in the annual Hi-Y- Faculty game. Although the boys lost, they really made the teachers hustle to come out on top of a 37-30 score. As active as the older clubs, the Norsemen Hi-Y has participated in all of the jointly sponsored projects this year, including the ''Come Clean campaign and the meetings at which prominent speakers were engaged. Equally fine has been their record in the selling of soft drinks at school functions. One of the richest of Northern extra-curricular organizations so far as friendship is concerned, the Norsemen will have something by which to remember this fine year when every member is given a gold-filled Hi-Y pin. 1941