Northern High School - Viking Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Presidents Message That fleeting hour we have looked forward to with such eagerness in our hearts has arrived at last. The curtain has gone up and we occupy the center of the stage. Soon, however, the curtain will descend, the lights go out, and our little act be over forever. The parting of the ways has come at last. Some of us go on to the university, and others fare forth to match their wits against the world itself. The geometric theorems and physics formulae we have memorized' will soon be forgotten, but we have acquired other things in our stay here at Northern which to us are priceless beyond measure. We have learned that not all of us can be the star half-backs or half-milers, that the scrub is as necessary as the varsity team. But we have also discovered that each and everyone of us is naturally fitted for some particular share in the work of the outside world. In learning this one thing, perhaps we have learned enough. We have learned, perhaps with some effort and trouble on our part, that perseverance and industry are as essential in the school as elsewhere. We learned that we couldn't become captain of the basketball team or editor of the Viking the moment we tried. We learned that we had to conceal our chagrin in times of defeat and that if we did our best, no more could be expected of us. We have come to know other arguments and points-of-view than our own. We have worked with people of other races and religions, and we have found that they are just as good as we are. In other words, we have learned that we must all work together in every possible way in order to derive the greatest benefits from our efforts. Those who have guided us deserve our highest respect and gratitude. Their patience and kindness have helped us over many an otherwise difficult place, and from their personalities alone we have gained models after which to pattern ourselves. So, in a word, we of the January, 1942, class applaud you - the faculty of Northern High School. The day of prophets, true or false, has gone. The future offers only op- portunity for all of us. If you seek success, remember Michael Angelo's words: Trifles make perfection - but perfection is no trifle. Whatever you do, do to the best of your ability, remembering the principles you have learned hereg then everyone will be proud of you. To all of you I say Goodbye and Jayme TOM FEZZEY, President of 12A Class. God speed ! 1-'17-P

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IZA 0fh2'ers TOM FEZZEY A modest, unassuming manner and the friendliest personality in the world characterize Tom, our ideal president. His excellence both in scholarship and in athletics plus his activity in all school affairs have demonstrated his ability as a real leader. Tom is without doubt a class oflicer to be truly proud of. GEORGE SEWELL The chief charm of George, our vice-president, is that he is a real fellow . His honest sense of school spirit, his amiability, and his sincere willingness to cooperate in all things have been models for all of us. George, in his three years at Northern, has always been the real embodiment of what an Eski is. CARMELINA NATOCI The IZA class has been most fortunate in its choice of officers this year. Because of her modest, likeable, and friendly personality, as well as her unusual secretarial ability, Carmelina Natoci has made a most efficient secretary to our graduating class. ALFRED WOOD His ready smile and pleasant personality have had much to do with Al's rise to popularity. He not only ranks high in scholarship but his athletic ability and school spirit have proved his interest in school activities. These abilities, combined with his honesty, make him the ideal treasurer. 1-16-9

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commirrees Memorial Committee D. Hicks, Chairman John Meier Margaret Edwards Arnold Susman Isadore Alaramovitz Henrietta Cooper Dorothy Leonard Finance Committee Tolaie Reichman, Chairman John Warren Etta Goldstein Stewart Wilson Byran Williams Arthur Blau Gloria Manos MRS. STONEMAN Play Committee John Reinclel, Chairman Jayne Amos Ruth Uebe Wesley Slack Doug Rhead Shirley McDowell Walter Shwartz Harry Lazarus 4-18-D Cap and Gown Committee Torgeir Vigmostad, Chairman Nellie Kozaretz Don McA1onan Bill Talkington Pauline Wizer Helen Spencer Betty McIntosh Social Committee Nancilee Noyes, Chairman Betty Macaulay Bob Wiseman Edyth Maddux Don Bryant Anna Mae Gober Martin Brown