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

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TABLE 0F CONTENTS Departments , . . Administration . . . Norseman Staff .... Student Activities .. Sports ........ January Seniors June Seniors August Seniors .6-13 16-22 . . 23 26-55 57-79 .....82 U84 ....107

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FOREWORD There's a time for work, and a time for play. These oft-repeated words are doubtless familiar to all of us. At North High School a definite, living proof of the truth of this old maxim exists. Yes, time is a vitally important factor in the smooth functioning of our school. There must be time for a great variety of activities-both work and play. There must be time for dis- cussion and study in such fields as English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, his- tory, and numerous other divisions. There must be time for the beneficial effects derived from athletics, music, art, or other fields which give the individual an especially fine oppor- tunity for development and recognition. And there must be time for participation in extra- curricular activities, such as the many varied clubs and organizations which are such an im- portant part of North's well-rounded program. So with the passing of each precious second, minute, hour, and day, something is being accomplished at North High School: some- thing which will make the time yet to corne more worthwhile.

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Changes in Curriculum, Enrollment Require With the passage of time North Omahans have noted little change in the outward ap- pearance of the E-shaped building they point to with pride as North High School. The build- ing's classic lines, impressive brick walls, white trimmed windows, and fine stained glass en- trance have remained the same for twenty- seven years. But, within the walls there has been con- stant change and progress. Where 776 stu- dents first strolled the halls and held classes in l9Z4, more than twice that number must be accommodated for classwork and extra- curricular activities today. The addition of each new activity and the increase in numbers of each class has required some particular change. Music Originally in 315 Room 3l5 was originally the music room. At first it was too large and the music students were placed in Room ll5. A large study hall was needed and permanent seats were placed in 3l5, while Room ll4 was joined to ll5 to make a new music room. The plans for the building called for a swim- ming pool, but an enlarged student body re- quired still another study hall. Today the swimming pool houses O30 library and study hall, The area adjoining O30 was dug out when military training was introduced. Improve- ments are still being made each year by the military personnel. Other underground proj- ects have included the making of the book- room which moved from Room 044, the com- pletion, decoration, and soundproofing of the band and music storage rooms, and the re- modeling of the shop. House Phones U nsatisfactory The North Star Room was at first the of- fice of the attendance clerk, who even in the school's early days worked closely with the nurse in Room l4l. A house phone system was installed when the building was first com- pleted, but was soon removed when it proved unsatisfactory. Boys assigned to the office each period now relay important messages throughout the building. 4 J: