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.
The 2008 Vikings of Distinction Honorees will be honored at a banquet to be held on May 16, 2008 at the Omaha Marriott at 6:30 PM. For ticket information, please contact the school at 557-3400.
Gary Christensen, Fort Worth, Texas. Class of 1961. Military career officer, lieutenant-colonel United States Air Force who flew 241 missions during the Vietnam War
Clare Duda, Omaha, Nebraska. Class of 1972. Public servant, 12-year member of Nebraska's Douglas County Board and 28-year volunteer firefighter.
Robert D. Fead, Los Angeles, California. Class of 1952. Public relations career with 35 years in the music industry, Member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and President of Burt Bacharach Music Group.
Janice P. Gilmore, Omaha, Nebraska. Class of 1962. Educator with Omaha Public Schools, columnist for the Omaha World-Herald, and children's book author.
Carol Christensen Grossman, Scottsdale, Arizona. Class of 1958. Educator with Omaha Public Schools, Friend of North High School and original member of the Vikings of Distinction Committee.
Meet Omaha North alums Brad & Amy Schaap.
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