Arthur L Johnson Regional High School - Lance Yearbook (Clark, NJ)

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION MRS. LOIS FRIGERIO, Health, Cheerleading; MR. LOUIS PERAGALLO, Health, Physical Education; MRt DOUGLAS BOELHOUWER, Health, Physical Education, Driver Education; MR. FRANK SEVERAGE, Health, Physical Edu- cation, Driver Education; MR. JOHN M. BROWN, Physical Education, Coordinator; MISS BETTY UNABERRY, Physical Education; MISS MARY SHORT, Physical Education, Driver Education. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Physical Education Department is important in developing the characteristics of good sportsmanship and team play as well as fitness in our students. Specialized activities are oHered after school to those who are interested. Juniors hove Driver Education instead of health and have the opportunity to practice behind the wheel driving. MUSIC Of course the Christmas and Spring Concerts highlighted the many accomplishments of our Music Department. The Red Mill, an opera resulting from the combined efforts of the three regional schools, was also a great success. On the instrumental side, a new German band, The Hungry 5, seems to be developing rapidly. In its second year, the Dance Band played for the FTA Smorgasbord and the Student Fair. MUSIC MISS MILDRED MIDKIFF, Choir, Glee Club, Beginner's Chorus, Bel Canto, Music Appreciation, Honor Society; MR. ANDREW JUPINA, Instrumental Lessons, Introductory Band, Concert Band, Dance Band, Hungry 5 , Marching Band. 13

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SOCIAL STUDIES Besides the regular courses in history and geography, our Social Studies Department is offering Psychology, Sociology and Economics. Those who took Psychology heard some down-toe earth facts from a member of the A.A.A. Field trips and other speakers were available to all classes. Of special interest was a visit from Dr. Reverend Brown from the Congo. This distinguished guest spoke to many students on current issues in Africa and was the guest of honor at a school luncheon. SOCIAL STUDIES MR. JOHN MULLEN, Gquraphy, World History, Foundations of American Culture; MR. JOHN MULLER, World History, U.$, History 2, Attendance,- MRS. HELEN JUNE, World History, U.S. History 1, Coin and Stamp Club, Sophomore Class Adviser; MR. LOUIS DE ROSAA U. 5. History 1, U. S. History 2, Football Club; MISS CLEMENTINE BURNS, US. History 1, US. History 21 Modern European History, Student Council; MISS BARBARA DOANE, U.St History 2, Psychology, Economics, Bridge Club; MR. GEORGE CUZZOLINO, US History 2, Sociology, Club Program Supervisor, Senior Class Adviser. HOME ECONOMICS With modern equipment and expert guidance, the students in the Home Economics Department learn cooking, sewing, homemoking and home manage- ment. Their skills are appreciated by the faculty, who greatly beneht from them. Home Ec. students distributed corsages to faculty members on St. Patrick's Day and cookies at Christmas. They also prepared a faculty fashion show and several faculty teas. HOME ECONOMICS MISS LINDA MILLER, Home Management, Food 2, Food 3, Student Auxiliary; MISS MARGARET O'DONNELL, Clothing l, Clothing 2 and 3, Homemaking 1, Food 1, Home Economics Club, 12 Faculty Adviser to Altman's Fashion Board.

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3, W x t; h AMER MRS. DORTHY ORSINI, Nurse. MRSV AIDA VASTA, Beauty Culture Moior, Beauty Culture Minor, Tips For Teens Club. 14 MISS VERNIE K. RHODES, librarian, Library Council. MR. BENJAMIN FREEFIELD, Remedial and Accelerated Reading, Travel and Geography Club, Body Building Club. SPECIALISTS MRS. ROSE POLONSKY, Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, Advanced Art, Arts and Crafts 1, Arts and Crafts 2, Arts and Crafts Club. SPECIALISTS Mrs. Polonsky teaches her students painting, ceramics, and other artistic crafts. In turn, they have benefited the school by creating the backdrop for the Christmas program and help- ing on the Senior Play set. Students in need of library help find Miss Rhodes an invaluable aid. She can always be found supervising the library and assisting others in correct library procedure. Our school nurse is a well known Figure at ALJ. Usually available in the health emce, she adeptly administers First aid and directs school-sponsored health testing programs. The Beauty Culture Department, under the able direction of Mrs. Vasta, was c: new addition to our high school. Here girls learn better grooming as well as special beauty skills. Mr. Freef'veld adeptly heads the reading courses and specializes in helping students improve their reading skills. Wm Guess who?