Monsignor Farrell High School - Cornerstone Yearbook (New York, NY)

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2' H, aw W ,- 7 Mrs. Nancy Marotta Mrs. Marotta has been at Farrell for two years. In this time she has taught European history to sophomores. Mrs. Marotta has a B.A. in history from Notre Dame College. The war games club is proud to be represented by Mrs. Marotta, the club's new moderator. She lists her interests as needlework, bicycle riding and foreign movies. Mrs. Mar- otta enjoys sharing these interests with her husband and two children. Mr. Jack Gordon Mr. Gordon is one of the many new additions to Farrell this year. Mr. Gordon teaches Afro-Asian studies to freshman and American studies to juniors. He has a B.A. in history and has done graduate work in criminal justice and creative writing. Mr. Gordon has also taught at the Highland Occupational Center. ,Ali -.'... all Mr. Paul Ward Mr. Ward has added new depth to Farrell's social studies department. In his first year at Farrell Mr. Ward teaches two new senior electives in American political science and sociology and American studies to ju- niors. His degrees include a B.A. and an M.A. in history. Mr. Ward has also taught at St. Nicholas ofTolentine H.S. and Paramus Catholic Boys H.S. Mr. Ward's wife's name is Christine and they have two daughters. Jennifer and Nancy. Mr. Ward enjoys current events especially politics. ff ia Mr. George C. Kochman This marks Mr. Kochman's seventeenth year teaching at Farrell. His duties this year included teaching American studies to juniors and teaching a senior elective in Economics. Before coming to Farrell Mr. Kochman taught at St. Joseph's H.S. in New Jersey. His degrees includ- ed an A.B. and an M.A. in history and Mr. Kochman is working toward a second M.A. as a media specialist. In his spare time Mr. Kochman is the coach of the Wagner College cross country and track teams and enjoys sports, reading and good food. 23

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'-- - H -V- - SOCIAL if eye, vin gn f W, Z, :ii as '--Vv- V -.., . I Mr. Kenneth Fischer Mr. Fischer teaches Afro-Asian History to freshmen and is the Assistant to the Dean. He earned his B.A. in History from Fordham University and his M.A. in American History from the University of Virginia. Mr. Fischer has been at Farrell for three years and in his spare time enjoys reading and running. 22 Brother Jeffrey W. Oxx, CFC. Brother Oxx, the Chairman of the Social Studies Department, teaches European Culture and All European History. He earned his B.A. from Iona College and his M.A. from St. J ohn's University. Brother is now completing his seventh year at Farrell and previously taught at St. Cecilia's Grammar School in East Harlem, N.Y. He mo- derates the Varsity football team, coaches the Junior Varsity basket- ball team, and is the Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach. He enjoys racquetball, reading, listening to music and following sports. Brother Oxx's favorite quote is Imagination is more important than knowl- edge from Albert Einstien. ST DIES mM sN,rs Mr. John Orlowski - In Mr. Orlowski's sixth year at Farrell he continues to teach Afro- Asian History to our freshmen. For several years Mr. Orlowski taught senior electives in Justice and Chinese. Mr. Orlowski is very exper- ienced in these areas, having a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Chinese Studies. Mr. Orlowski does a fine job as the moderator of photo staff and photo club. Some of his interests include photography and tennis.

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Mr. Lawrence V Musanti Mr. Musanti is the chairman of the science department. He teaches physics, chemistry, A.R chemistry and driver ed. Mr. Musanti has a B.S in chemistry and an M,S. in environmental science and secondary edu- cation. He is the assistant coach of the Varsity baseball team, Mr Musanti enjoys fishing and softball. SCIENCE DEP RT EN Brother Kirk A. Phelps Brother teaches physics and A.R physics. He is in his third year at Farrell and taught acc. math IX and X for his first two years. Brother Phelps has taught at Rice H.S., Bishop Kear- ny H.S., and Essex Catholic H.S. He is the book store manager and moderator of Corner- stone. Brother has made himself very acces- sible in the bookstore, where he can often be found helping students. He enjoys skiing, ten- nis and reading. Brother Phelps has a B.S. from Iona College and an M.S. from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. When discuss- ing deadlines wlth the yearbook staff, Broth- er can be heard saying, 'LThem's the breaks in the big city. ,SRV ias ...nd Mrs. Gail Palumbo Mrs. Palumbo has been at Farrell for two years and in this time she has taught ninth year science, Biology and basic computer sci- ence. She has a B.S. in chemistry from Fair- leigh Dickinson University and will receive an M.S. in August from L.I.U. 'Before coming to Farrell Mrs. Palumbo was a substitute teacher in the Island Parochial schools. Mrs. Palumbo aids and encourages any Farrell stu- dent interested in making a science fair pro- ject. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ralph, and two chil- dren. Mrs. Palumbo also enjoys fishing, boat- ing and crocheting. if 3 Mr. Richard Walsh Mr. Walsh is in his first year at Farrell. He is teaching computer science and English. Mr. Walsh is a graduate of Farrell and has a B.S. in English, education and planitarium sci- ence from Wagner College. He also has done graduate work in education at Wagner Col- lege and in computer science at Morris Coun- ty Community College. Mr. Walsh has taught at St. John's Villa and the Jefferson Town- ship H.S. Mr. Walsh moderates the new home computer club at Farrell. He enjoys photog- raphy and computers. V