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

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MISS ISABELLE BAILEY Miss lsabelle Bailey has catered to the appetites of North students and faculty members from the very first day that stu- dents had to be fed in North High twenty- seven years ago. Mrs. Bailey is personally interested in the likes and dislikes of her patrons, and often she hears the kind of complaints the students undoubtedly make at home for balanced lunches are not al- ways the choice of the teen-ager. Mrs. Bailey's staff of expert cooks and pastry makers has grown from six to the present staff of sixteen. MISS HARRIET COLLINS Miss Harriet Collins is an lowan. She graduated from the lcla Grove High School and then entered business school in Omaha. Here she takes Mr, Meents' dictation and records all grades on, perma- nent records. Her time this spring has been filled with wedding plans for late this summer. ln her free time Miss Col- lins bowls- but not too well, she says. Dancing is second on her list of favor-ite pastimes. Quiet efficiency accompanied by a friendly smile make the office a pleasant place for those who work with Miss Collins. EARL GARNER Earl Garner knows every nook and cran- ny in the building. There is probably no one who knows the building as well as he. Among the construction crew when the building was going up was Mr. Garner. When the custodial staff was hired, he be- came the building engineer, No matter what goes wrong in the building, Mr. Gar- ner sees that it is fixed. No matter how cold the weather, Mr. Garner keeps it warm inside. No matter what improvements are made in the building or grounds, Mr. Garner has to maintain them. MRS. GLADYS GIES Mrs. Gladys Gies has been a member of the clerical staff at North for twenty- seven years. Her telephone voice is fa- miliar to most parents as she calls to in- quire about students who are absent each day. Her interest in the students does not end with their graduation, as she has ac- quired unlimited information about Vi- king alumni. Mimeographing and handling office record pictures keep Mrs. Gies busy when attendance problems are slack. Handiwork of any kind, but knitting par- ticularly, fills her leisure time. MISS ROSE OSTRONICL Miss Rose Ostronic's official title may be secretary to the principal, but any one can tell you that her knowledge and ex- perience are vital to the successful ad- ministration of the school. Almost every angle of business conducted at North must at some time pass through her hands. Miss Ostronic came to North when the building was opened, and she can point out many changes which have occurred in the past twenty-seven years. She can find anything or solve any problem for student, teacher, or administrator. MISS GLORIA SLATE Miss Gloria Slate has only been working in the office for two and a half years, but in that time she has made many friends among the students and faculty. A graduate of Omaha Tech, Miss Slate has nevertheless transferred her loyalties to North High and is an enthusiastic spec- tator at every Viking activity. lf gradu- ates need transcripts of credits, Miss Slate prepares them. For recreation she likes to drive around in her new carfher sec- ond new one in two years because of minor mishaps. 22 an MRS. ELMA SIMPSON Mrs. Elma Simpson received her degree in library science from Columbia University after first attending Grand Island College and the University of Nebraska. Mrs. Simp- son has been the head librarian at North for seven years. Her main objective has been to encourage the students to use the library's facilities and become acquainted with the new and good books in it. De- voted to good music and drama, Mrs. Simpson also loves the out-of-doors and looks forward each year to a summer in the Simpson mountain retreat in Colorado. MRS. AGNES NILSSON Mrs. Agnes Nilsson never tires of books. For the past nine years she has worked in the North High libraries. For recreation she likes nothing better than to curl up with a good book. And, for a hobby Mrs. Nilsson collects books. When her small grandchildren are in her core she reads to them. If freshmen and sophomores in O30 are in doubt as to what to read, Mrs, Nilsson knows iust the book for them. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Mrs. Nilsson taught English before turning to librarian work. MRS. FLORENCE HALLGREN I Mrs. Florence Hallgren claims that her fbiggest weakness is collecting travel literature and then having to travel to see for herself the scenes in the folders. Mrs. Hallgren is a native of Kansas where she was graduated from the Burlington High School. She attended business col- lege in Omaha. For the past five years she has been a clerk in the library- checking out books, arranging shelves, makina bulletin board displays. Next to travelling, she likes to try the recipes in new cook books. MISS GLADYS HANTHORNE Miss Gladys Hanthorne, youngest clerk in the libraries, is o North High alumna. Gladys graduated last year and began working among the books last fall. Faculty members and upperclassmen found it diffi- cult to remember that she was no lonaer a student, but an employee of the public schools. Her duties are varied-checking out books, making posters, and learnina Ull The VODES necessary for the successful use and operation of a library. Quiet signs in the library take their cue from Miss Hanthorne. LIBRARY STAFF Pictured Above CLERICAL AND CUSTODIAL STAFF Pictured at Left

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MISS ALICE V. PORTERFIELD Miss Alice V. Porterfield is probably best known for the interest she shows in the scholarship of her English pupils and for the S300 Herbert and Mabel Porterfield English Memorial Award which she estab- lished in 1947. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wis- consin. Her travels have taken her through- out the Northwest and to the British Isles where she spent three months, In her out- side time she enioys reading and collecting editions of great books. MISS NONA ROBINSON Miss Nona Robinson, head of the Eng- lish department, attended State Teachers' College at Marysville, Missouri, and North- western University where she received her Master of Arts degree. She serves on the Board of Control, the North Star Board, and the Library committee. She recently took over the sponsorship of Glaciers, a girls' English discussion club. This petite woman enjoys music and art, She spends a good deal of her outside time reading and encourages the studying of literature. CHARLES E. SEVERYN Charles E. Severyn is associated almost exclusively with first floor hall and mathe- matics. He can be seen patrolling the hall after school quietly urging the students to leave the building. After that he is seen quite regularly walking home, briefcase in hand. During class hours, he teaches math and is known for his clear explana- tions to beginning math students. Mr. Severyn received his degree from Nebraska University. Committee work includes Handling 500 s, Sc larship, and Ush- crinj. . . MRS. MARY SILVER Mrs. Mary Silver, when teaching at Brownell Hall, had to have a project for her eighth grade class, so she made a puppet show. The show was Hansel and Gretel, and she says she must have had all the books from the library at home to study and get ideas from. She won fame from this, and it was even written up in a book. Mrs. Silver has studied at the University of Omaha, University of Illinois, and the Chicago Conservatory. She gives voice lessons and is very in- terested in photography. HARVEY A. SMITH Harvey A. Smith. treasurer of the school, has held many high positions in the Ma- sons and the American Legion. He has received as hiah honors as any Omahan in Mason and Eastern Star and the highest honor in the state for work with Job's Dauahters. He served as commander of the Leaion Post in Benson for two years, Duck hunting and reading take up most of his soare time. Mr, Smith received his A,B. and M.A. at Nebraska Wesleyan and the University of Nebraska respectively. MISS FAYE SOUTHWELL Miss Faye Southwell has the unusual hobby of visiting National Parks and says she has a aood start on them. Each sum- mer she takes up a different subject, Her joy is a little cocker, called Babagahr, which means master of the household. She also enjoys-needle work and reading. An art student recently made a portrait in oil of Miss Southwell. The University of Nebraska is her alma mater but she has done work at numerous other uni- versities. mf? KEITH STEWART Keith Stewart studied at Notre Dame while serving in the Navy during World War ll. After his discharge he completed his education at the University of Nebras- ka and received his Master of Arts degree. After school he enjoys a game of chess, swimming, horseback riding, dancing, and popular records. Mr. Stewart teaches in the social science department but is proba- bly best known by freshmen as he is in charge of the third floor after school. He serves on the Citizenship, Patriotism, and Handling of Crowds committees. MRS. LOUISE SUTTON Mrs. Louise Sutton is probably one of the busiest teachers at North. She has supervised the Aurora production for many years. She teaches Spanish and sponsors the El Polo del Norte. Other activities this year include acting as counselor for sophomore girls, serving on the Military Ball Committee, and helping with the se- nior movie and senior play. Mrs. Sutton received her degree from Omaha and Ne- braska Universities. Her responsiveness and co-operation with students at any time make her an able assistant on many oc- casions. SAMUEL F. THOMAS Samuel F. Thomas is interested in all types of music. His classes include orch- estra, harmony, and band. He received his Master of Science degree in Education from Omaha University, but has also studied at the University of Nebraska. Mr. Thomas takes an active part in arranging music for school dances, the Aurora, and the T in the BEST Show stands for all the work he does to help make that show a success. He also serves on the Student Ushers and Handling of Crowds Committees. MISS FLORENCE WALKER Miss Florence Walker, home economics instructor, studied last year at the Univer- sity of Alaska. She enjoys reading of all types and being outdoors. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Omaha Uni- versity but has attended several other col- leges. Miss Walker is interested in de- signing and takes charge of creating ar- tistic costumes for the Aurora and Best Show. She likes everything that has to do with the comforts of a good home and can whip up many delicious treat- SERGEANT WILLIAM E. WHITFIELD Sergeant William E. Whitfield taught physical education for four years after he attended college. While in college, he par- ticipated in basketball and track. During the war he served in both the Pacific and European theaters of operation. He has many war souvenirs and a large collection of beer mugs. A prize possession is his carved ebony crocodile. Sgt. Whitfield has made the army his career and is serving his twenty-sixth year. He serves on the Handling of Crowds and Military Ball Com- mittees. NOT PICTURED Miss ZDENKA SEDLACEK 44 Zl

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This ls the Staff of the 1951 Norseman Editor ....... . . . Marilyn Potteiger Sales Manager . .. . .. Sally Jo Larsen Senior Editor . . . ...... Lois Matthews Activity Editors .. Joan Malm, Sally Jo Larsen Copy Editors . . . . . . Janet Lee Anderson, Martha King Faculty Editors . . . . . . Virginia Eddleman, Katherine Larson Sports Editors . . . . . . Ted and Tom Romberg Circulation Manager .. .. Katherine Larson Photography Editor . . . . . Dan Robinson Adviser .. .. Ellen Pearey