Norman Katz, 88, says that Northeastern’s ROTC program propelled him to a front seat of history Norman Katz, 88, Northeastern ROTC graduate, is among a dwindling few who witnessed key events in the Kennedy White House. +4 +4 Norman Katz, 88, Northeastern ROTC graduate, shares his collection of documents and photographs surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of JFK. +2 +2 Norman Katz, 88, Northeastern ROTC graduate, shares his collection of documents and photographs surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of JFK. He remembers everything about what many people still call “Camelot” of the Kennedy White House, with its promise of the future. I don’t think the younger generations understand what we went through,” said Myrna Katz in the home in West Harwich she shares with her husband Norman Katz.