Omaha North High School - Norseman Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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English Typical of the whole English department, this freshman English class studies for the grammar test given each semester. Besides grammar, the courses include a study of myths, novels, drama, poetry, and essays, interspersed with original composition. Composette, put out by this department, is a publication containing the best student works of the year. A recent change in the department pro- vides for an oral speech course in place of the former English IV. lf grades are acceptable and interest sufficient, journalism, dramatics, or debate may be substituted for English V. Here Katherine Larson and Donna Olson are helping Corinne Fleming assemble a second page dummy for an issue of the North Star. -5.14 The first semester of journalism deals with the beginnings of the American newspaper and the fundamental techniques of editing, writ- ing, and understanding the news. During the second semester, the building reporter plans and writes a page of North Star copy. He is also introduced to the problems of financing student publications, as well as to the intrica- cies of assembling the Norseman. Work on the annual commences early in the school year to cover the entire year of events. The high- est award for journalists in high school is mem- bership in Quill and Scroll, an international honorary society. Journalism cc 7

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Connie Jacobsen and Douglas Jarvis pause over one of the many formulas which baffle chemistry students. Besides chemistry the stu- dent in the science department may study physics, biology, general science, physiology and health, and first aid. This department is responsible for the un- pleasant odors from the chemistry lab which frequently fill the halls. Biology is a study of animal and plant life. General science provides an introductory knowledge of all the scientific studies. Physics finds a mathemati- cal explanation for natural phenomena, while a study of human anatomy is an essential part of the physiology and health class. First Aid is becoming increasingly popular as a prepara- tion for Civil Defense work. Science 6 75 Social Sciences .The question asked by Keith Stewart, so- cial science teacher, brings up a number of hands in his world history class. This sopho- more course deals with history from the time of ancient Greece and Rome to World War ll. In Social Science l freshmen study orientation and world geography. If he is interested the student may continue in Social Science ll, which is on elective. American Government gives the student a knowledge of national and state governments. Current events, national and international, comprise the modern problems courses. Ameri- can history relates the humble beginning and continuations of our country. Social Living serves as a study of adjustment to living in the modern world.

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R.O.T.C. ln order for the color guard to practice with the battalion flag and the stars and stripes the boys had to drill outdoors in preparation for the military ball. The boys in the color guard are representative of the l75 members of the battalion this year. The men of the regular United States Army who train the North battalion are trying to lay the foundation of intelligent citizenship with- in each student, and to give to him such basic military training as will be of benefit to him if he becomes a member ofa military service. The cadets are not under any obligation to the armed forces, and in the future are free to select the service of their choice if they should desire to enlist. 873 Every boy who enters a physical education class aspires to become an outstanding ath- lete in some phase of competitive athletics. The North High school physical education department acts as a proving ground for those boys who have the ability to compete on a varsity team. For those boys who do not make the grade on any school team, physical edu- cation classes offer the chance to develop physical coordination and mental confidence. The development of the interested, informed spectator is also an important part of the de- partment's work. A variety of supervised sports are presented in the classes as they come into season, and a number of required feats of skill are part of the essential program. Boys' Physical Education