Northern High School - Noroscope Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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WORDS AND WITS BATTLERS OF League Debates Frederick Harrington, Coach Date Opponent Decision Nov. 8 .... Flint Central Lost Nov. 25 . . .... Lansing Eastern . Won Dec. 13 .. . . . . . Flint St. Michael Won Ian. 10 . .. ... Flint Technical Won Feb. 1 . .. . Tournament Debates Lost Date Place No. of Debates Victories Oct. 12 . .... River Rouge 8 6 Nov. 1 ... . ... Alma College 8 7 Nov. 2 .... . .. .Flint Central 12 7 Nov. 14 . .. . Hint Northern 8 4 Nov. 29 . . . .Saginaw Arthur Hill . 8 4 Nov. 30 . .. . .. .Ionia 4 2 4 3 8 6 Jan 25 . .. . . .. .Lansing . 4 3 Feb. 1 . . . . ... .Pontiac-M. H. S. F A 1 0 ■ Saginaw Valley Tournaments The Viking debate squad, by tradition one of the strongest squads in the state, compiled a rec- ord of six victories out of every ten decision con- tests in the 1940-41 debate season. Arguing on the question: Resolved: That the powers of the Federal Government should be decreased, the debaters also won a Michigan High School For- ensic league wall plaque by taking three out of four preliminary debates and tied with Flint Central for second place in the Saginaw Valley standings. A total of eight students participated in state league contests. Jean Woodard, Margaret Farm- er and Ray Ambrose took the floor against Flint Central in the opening league encounter, while Ralph Smith took over third speech in the meet with Lansing Eastern. Jacqueline Harbeson, Shir- ley Armstron and Bruce Cooke represented Northern in the St. Michael-Northern debate and Walt Fisher replaced Bruce Cooke in the Flint Tech, contest. In addition to the above mentioned league de- baters, Jack Elder, June Hughes, Bill Lee, Helen Mikelson, John Quin and Norma Zuehlke debated in one or more Saginaw Valley tournaments. Other squad members were Fred Mueller, Rob- ert Ressiquie, Ruth Sammons and Dorothy Simp- son. New members added to the squad in the second semester were Elaine Adams, Calvin Did- ier, Pat Garber, A1 Gilpin, Madelon Hawes, Mar- ion Lande, Ruth Pyper, Reva Sendler, Elaine Walther and Betty Weger. In the third Valley tournament, the Oregon, or cross-question style of debate was used. In order to familiarize coaches and debaters with this type of debating, Northern and Central present- ed an exhibition debate at Whittier. Walt Fisher, Jean Woodard and Margaret Farmer partici- pated in this meet. Norman Hoffman and Elmer Kissack were the faculty members who acted as judges and pro- vided transportation for the Scarlet and Gray speakers. Jack Elder was the debate squad man- ager. Don't argue with them—debaters are always right First row, left to right: Reva Sendler. Norma Zuehlko. Jacauehno Harbeson, Joan Woodard and Helen Mikelson; second row, Marion Lande, Madelon Hawes, Ruth Pyper. Dorothy Simpson, Betty Weger and Ruth Sam- mons. third row. Margaret Farmer, Fred Mueller, Bill Lee, Raymond Ambrose. Patrick Garber and Helen Snyder; fourth row, Frederic C. Harrington, sponsor, Calvin Didier, Bruce Cooke, Albert Gilpin, Ralph Smith and John Quin. Page 20 1941

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SILVER-TONGUED (?) SPEAKERS Declaimers. orators and ex- temporaneous speakers were these contestants in the spring speech contests. First row, left to right: Elaine Adams, Jacqueline Harbeson; Calvin Didier, Betty Weger and Margaret Farmer; sec- ond row, Pat Garber, Jack Elder, Ralph Smith. John Quin. Bill Leo and Ray Am- brose. Speech Contests The declamation, oratory and extemporaneous speaking contests were marked by changes in the rules of both school and Saginaw Valley meets. The Viking speaker who went farthest in inter- scholastic competition was Bruce Cooke, who placed second in the school contest and won a berth in the district meet by placing in the Sagi- naw Valley contest. Margaret Farmer was the winner of the school extemporaneous contest while Bill Lee placed third. Jacqueline Harbeson's oration was judged best in the oratory contest and Ralph Smith and Ray Ambrose placed second and third respectively. Although no school declamation contest was held, Betty Weger, Elaine Adams and Calvin Didier represented Northern at Pontiac. Caught as they went on the air, a part of the radio broadcasting class is shown in the picture at top left The group at the table is managing sound effects. In the picture at top right, Mrs. Topolka, left, gives Jack Schmidt third from the left, the signal to sound the gong for an announcement over the public address system. Bob Taeff’.er is at the controls ana Lorraine Karris is reading the script One of the major activities of the Noroscope staff is overseeing the taking of all pictures for the annual The group at the lower left is pictured just as the photographer clicked the shutter. The gym-suited young ladies at the lower right are filling out identification slips which were used in writing the cutlines for the book. NOROSCOPE Page 19

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THE WORLD OF BOOKS IS THEIRS Book insurance. in the form of Vikinq book covers, was sold by Key and Kolo- phan First row, left to right: Veadie Mae Sands, Lillian Spencer. Jacquelyn Schatz and Frances Flanigan; sec- ond row. Miss Miriam Her- ron, sponsor, Corona Den- man, Patricia Haller, Jean Bukwaz and Betty Jane Ad- len; third row, Gwendolyn Robinson, Virginia Glidden, Josephine Collins, Betty Adams and Lucille Herstrom. Key and Kolophon Club Officers Lucille Herstrom................................President Lael White (First Semester) .......... . Vice-President Jacqueline Schatz (Second Semester) Vice-President Patricia Haller................................ Secretary Virginia Glidden ...............................Treasurer Miss Miriam Herron ...............................Sponsor Since 1936 the Key and Kolophon club has sponsored the sale of Viking book covers, using the proceeds to purchase pictures, flowers and other decorative material for Northern's library. One of this year's purchases was a gilt eagle for the flag displayed at assemblies. A Christmas basket, donated by the club, helped make some needy family happy during the holiday season. The outstanding social event this year was a Yuletide party for club members at the home of Lucille Herstrom. Literary Club Officers Jean Woodard................................President Dick Davis............................ Vice-President Betty Jeane Brown ........................ Secretary Lena Igno ..................................Treasurer Miss Mary Perkins.............................Sponsor Among the various social activities enjoyed by the Literary club this year was the discussion by Eugene Malecki in which he described his trips to Washington, D. C. In addition to discuss- ing the Youth Conference, he told of his visit to the Congressional and Shakespearian libraries. Some meetings were simply get-togethers, with games, contests, programs and refreshments and others were business meetings. Chairman in charge of publicity was Yvonne Thorpe, and Shirley Armstrong headed the program commit- tee. Who hath a book hath friends at hand Members of the Literary club are. first row. left to right: Phyllis Sekula, Betty Jeane Brown, Lynn Hogeboom, Miss Mary Perkins, sDonsor, Mary Zeh, Nellie Fage and Jacqueline Humphreys, second row, Shirley Armstrong, Vera Werden, Lena Igno. Joyce Holzberg, Zada Stottlomyer and Ruth Sammons; third row. Joan Miller, Jacqueline Harboson, Richard Davis. Lee Buck. Betty Adams. Jean Woodard and Helen Mikelson NOROSCOPE Page 21