Elizabeth Nilsen

Elizabeth Nilsen  "Betty"

"Some people are like blotters, they soak it all in, but get it all backwards."
Annual Staff 2,3,4; Journalism 3,4; Debate 3,4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3; G.A.A. 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Solo Ensemble Tournament 1,2,3,4; Forensics 1,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Plays 3;
One-Act Plays 1,2,3,4; Operetta 4; Student Forum 3,4.

Elizabeth Nilsen Solem

After graduation, I went to college at Oshkosh. I transferred to New York, and in 1969, I left for Oslo, Norway. I went to the University of Oslo getting a degree in English. I then worked as a translator and later at the Norwegian Folk Museum for eleven years. I worked primarily in historical photographs and exhibitions. I am now living in Oslo. My husband was a scientist working primarily with safety problems in the North Sea (oil development) and satellite and space problems (European Space Agency). My husband passed away two years ago leaving me a widow. I have two sons who are both in journalism. One works for Reuters (economy) and the other is into research. My daughter is a teacher. I am looking forward to seeing my high school classmates after all these years.