Vikings of Distinction

The Vikings of Distinction program was established to honor North High graduates who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen careers, faculty who played a significant role in the development of his/her students and organizations that have been a special "Friend of North High School.

The Vikings of Distinction is funded entirely by contributions and yearly awards scholarships to deserving members of the graduating class.

Although the Vikings of Distinction awards recognize adults for their achievements, the program was created to help inspire and motivate students. Our honorees return to North, participate in the school's honors convocations, meet with students in small informal group sessions and, in general, serve as role models.

To be named a Viking of Distinction, an individual, company or organization must first be nominated. The Vikings of Distinction Committee maintains a permanent record of all nominations and each year chooses those be honored by a vote of the full Committee.

Any North High School graduate, faculty member or former faculty member may nominate candidates for the awards. To be eligible, alumni must have been graduated for at least 20 years and faculty members must be retired. Nominations should be made in writing to the Vikings of Distinction Committee, care of North High School, 4410 North 36th Street, Omaha, NE 68111.

2009 Honorees

The 2009 Vikings of Distinction Honorees will be honored at a banquet to be held on May May 8, 2009 at the Omaha Marriott at 6:30 PM. For ticket information, please contact the school at 557-3400.

• Karen Pflasterer Authier, Elkhorn, NE, class of 1960. Social Worker. Served at UNL Med Center, Girls and Boys Town, Lutheran Family Services and private practice.  Currently Director of Nebraska Children's Home Society

• Lee R. Chesney, Pacific Palisdades, CA, class of 1938. Well-known artist. Received a Fulbright Scholarship. Associate Dean of Fine Arts, University of Southern California, retired.

• Dr. Gregory L. Davis, Omaha, NE, class of 1971. DDS from Creighton University and currently a professor in the Dental College.  Maintains a private practice.  Serves the community throught the Charles Drew Center and county jail.

• Antoinette Scott Jones, Montgomery, AL, class of 1970. Educator. Attorney.  Served as Deputy District Attorney, Counsel for the Department of Revenue and assistant to the president of Trenholm College.

• John W. Nabity, Omaha, NE, class of 1964.  Landscaping and consulting. Serves on the faculty at Metropolitan Community College. A strong North Omaha community member.

• Karen Edquist Robey, Omaha, NE, class of 1960. "Friend of the School" recipient.  Dedicates many hours to North High throught the Alumni Association, the North High Foundation and the Vikings of Distinction.

Past Honorees