Earl Steenrod taught mechanical drawing but had astronomy as a hobby and he interested Norman in this exciting subject while he was still a young boy. Sarah Steenrod had music as a hobby and she gave Norman a lifelong interest in this.
Earl Steenrod tinuturuan ng makina pagguhit ngunit nagkaroon astronomy, bilang isang libangan at siya interesado Norman sa paksa na ito nakapupukaw habang siya ay pa rin ng isang bata. Sarah Steenrod nagkaroon ng musika bilang isang libangan at siya ibinigay Norman ng isang habambuhay interes sa mga ito.