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

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Whether its an intricate tap step a back handed serve on the tennis court o a sight for a bulls eye on the rifle range Mrs Ruth B Seely can c emonstrate how to do it Besides teaching physical education and dancing classes she also serves on the Activities Aurora Girls Athletic Board Health and Military Ball commit tees Her personal interest in her students and her sparkling personality make her a favorite teacher Her hobbies include dancing bowling and traveling He may he soft spoken but he is per uasive so soy students of Charles E Severyn as he clears the halls after school A teacher in the mathematics department he is probably best known for the interest he shows in the scholarship of his stu dents His committee work includes Hand ling of Crowds Scholarship and Honors and U hering A former coach Mr Severyn still shows his interest in the soorts pro gram He is a gra uate of the University of Nebra ka A good book is a good friend' This is the advice that Mrs Elmo Simpson tries to pass on to everyone who enters a North high library As head librarian her energies are directed toward efficiently operating the library and providing the best in classical and current reading ma terial Mrs Simpson received her degree in library science from Columbia Univer sity Devoted to good music and drama she also loves the out of doors Keep the pink sheet on top is the per sistent admonition of Harvey A Smith to anyone making out a request for school funds Mr Smith has been chool treas urer for l9 years Teaching and coach in fo 37 years he has spent 28 of them at North He is the head of the Visual Aid department and a teacher of commercial arithmetic He serves on tne Board of Control and the Military ball committee He attended Nebraska Wes Ieyan and the Univers ty of Nebraska With a twinkle in her eye and a straight face Miss Foy Southwell has a subtle sen e of humor which at times can be discon certing to her students. Her English clas-es have been entertained by tales of her be- loved cocker which are unequaled by any- thing in print. Her serious illne-s first se- mester brought worried looks to her friends, but her return was gay-spirited and ac- companied by a new interest in and cr'- tical attitude toward television programs which she developed during her convales- cence. As 0 member of the Student Council com- mittee Edward Stech lias become a familiar figure as he maintains order and neatness in the cafeteria during lunch, Flash bulbs, cameras, and assignments are well-known to him as he directs the activities of 70 Shutterbugs. A graduate of the Univer- sity of Omaha, he teaches social science and world history. Outside of school he is state treasurer of Alpha Phi Omega and an Explorer Scout leader. 'pi If we cant fix it any other wav well have to saw it off that isnt physician about to perform an amputa tion its merely Keith Steworts final act for a padlock that will not open on a locker ln addition to being in charge of podlocks Mr Stewart serves on the Home coming and Patriotic committees A social science teacher he received his Master of Arts degree from the University of Ne braska His leisure activities include swim ming dancing and horseback riding with his wife ls number 27 ready? Does everyone have his costume finished? These are the yearly worries of Mrs Louise Sutton as she supervises the Aurora She also serves on the Courtesy committee is o senior class sponsor and counsels senior girls In coniunction with her Spanish classes she is sponsor of El Polo del Norte Mrs Sut ton is president of Nebraskas Modern Language Teachers Association She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Whether it s a classical concerto or a popu lar iazz tune Sam F Thomas can find the right instrument and the music student to play it He teaches the beginning IUDIOY and senior bands and orchestras as well as a harmony class The success of the Fall Follies the Aurora and football half time programs depends to a large extent o this man Mr Thomas received his Ma ter of Science degree at the University be found with his family ishing on som quiet lake Mwst of Omaha During the summer he p to con teaching is the answ Miss Marilyn Vingers has given to ques tions asked her since the announcement of her engagement this year Her chic wardrobe and her role as an Ak Sar Ben princess have made her a real princess to the 300 girls in YTeens she helps sponsor Miss Vingers teaches social science and world history She poined the faculty in January l952 She was an honor grad uate of the University of Nebraska A model a piece of cloth a needle and thread combined with Miss Florence Wal kers talent for designing produce many costumes for Fall Follies and Aurora cast member Miss Walker heads the com mittee in charge of making designing and caring for costumes used in North stage productions, Students in her home- making classes have also discovered her flair for preparing delicious dishes. She is a graduate of the University of Omaha. NOT PICTURED That will be l2 cents please, followed by the clana of the cash reaister is the signal that Miss Charlotte Root is at work. Checking out textbooks repairing them, and finding lost ones keep Miss Root busy during the class periods of the school day. Before and after school she sells supplies in the bookroom, She knows the needs of every class in the way of texts pencils, papers, folders, notebooks, paints, and brushes. Miss Zdenka Sedlacek teaches English, but tinged with a love and appreciation of nature and its beauty. Heading the list of her special qualities is her unique in- terest in flowers and plants of all kinds. Her room on the second floor is gay with the blossoms and foliage of numerous plants. Her other interests are typical of teachers of English, for she likes to read and trnvel. She can also converse as readily in Czechoslovakian as English. Q17

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lt has been four years since you, the i953 senior class, first entered the doors of North High School as freshmen. During this period much of your time has been spent participat- ing in extra-Curricular activities. Clubs and activities to suit many varied individual desires have been provided for your enjoyment. Through participation in the musical pro- grams the BEST Shows the Auroras the discussion groups the many school proiects and the school dances and celebrations you have gained further education leadership training pleasure and friendship from which you will long benefit ,MCLLHJLLLZQ5 fS Ox ,,-2