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

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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

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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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Brother Francis K. Fish Brother Fish has taught chemistry for the past four years at Farrell. He has a B.S. and an M.S. and has studied at Fordham Universi- ty, DePaul University, Capitol University and the Iona Graduate School. Brother previous- ly taught at Rice H.S. and Bergen Catholic H.S. Brother Fish moderates the National Honor Society and the Missions club. He lists his interests as reading. good music and trav- eling. Mr. James Giordano Mr. Giordano is in his first year teaching at Farrell. He teaches Psychology to seniors and Biology to sophomores. Mr. Giordano gradu- ated from Farrell and went on to graduate from St. Peter's College fcum laudej with a B.S. He will be a candidate for M.S. in Neur- opsychology from Vermont College in June. He moderates the Judo, weight lifting and ski clubs. Mr. Giordano is a First degree black- belt in Judo and enjoys running, weight lift- ing, skydiving and sport Fishing. Never buy the cow when you can get the milk for free! . ......,. .,..,-.. I ' ' . Q a K Mrs. Kathleen Reitz Mrs. Reitz is teaching A.R biology and biol- ogy in her fourth year at Farrell. She has a B.A. from Notre Dame College and an M.S. from Richmond College. Mrs. Reitz has also taught at New Dorp H.S. and Tottenville H.S. Mrs. Reitz is the moderator of the Farrell Emergency Care Team. Mr. John Zalot Mr. Zalot is one of the new faces at Farrell this year. He teaches chemistry and physical science. Mr. Zalot has a B.S. in physics from Wilkes College and an M.S. in philosophy from the Graduate Faculty New School. He has also taught at Christ the King School, the Nyack Prep School, the School of the Trans- figuration and the Academy of the Sacred Heart. vm... 3 4.-. . L t, ff. I. ! .... L. .... l I l l l Mr. Robert D. Burke Mr. Burke has been teaching chemistry for the past five years at Farrell. He holds a B.S. from the John Jay College of Criminal Jus- tice. an M.S. from Queens College and an A.A.S. from N.Y.C.C. Mr. Burke has also taught at Master Christi Mr. Joseph Castro Mr. Castro, who teaches Physics, is a new addition to the science department at Far- rell. He has a B.S. in natural science from Fordham University. Mr. Castro is continuing his education with courses in education at the College of Staten Island. 25