Northampton Area High School - Amptennian Yearbook (Northampton, PA)

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Laura Pieroni I enjoy working with the students at Northampton, but would like my own stationary room, commented Laura Pieroni in response to what she feels is a drawback to her first year teaching experience at N.H.S. A 1981 graduate of Parkland High School. Pieroni was involved in Nation al Honor Society and was honored in Who's Who in High School. Before Pieroni graduated from Ce dar Crest College in 1985, she student taught at Schnecksville Elementary School and William Allen High School. Presently, Pieroni teaches Spanish I and II. Joseph Zettlemoyer A new physics teacher at Northampton. Joseph Zettlemoyer. feels very comfortable with the small size of our school. As a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, he is used to a smaller school, similar to ours. As a former teacher at William Allen High School, he also feels that in a school the size of Northampton, it is easier to get to know everyone. While in high school, Zettlemoyer participated in football. basketball, and baseball. He also played football while attending Kutztown University, where he graduated in 1980. Presently, Zettlemoyer is coaching junior varsity football. After moving his family to our area. Zettlemoyer landed a teaching job at Northampton. As a teacher, coach, and father, he believes success in anything is not achieved by wishing but by hard work.” Sally Pany has fulfilled her dream of becoming a librarian. For a large part of Pany's life, she has been preparing for her chosen career. In high school, Pany worked in the school library as an aide. Comfortable with the surroundings, she decided to further her extra-curricular activity, pursuing library studies at Kutztown Universiity. After graduating from Kutztown. Pany landed her first librarian job at Warrior Run High School. This year she was hired by the Northampton School District as head librarian, replacing Janet Reed, and National Honor Society Advisor. Sally Pany J James Schaffer, a new addition to the science department, is a 1980 Catasauqua High graduate. A math and science major at Blooms-burg University, he graduated in 1984. Schaffer taught math at the junior high last year. He was surprised to see the maturity difference in the senior high students, and for that reason, enjoys the senior high better. The students were scared of me when I first arrived because I was new and they didn’t know what to expect from me. They loosened up after learning I'm not such a bad guy, commented Schaffer. While attending high school and college. Schaffer played football and basketball and was a member of the Math Honor Society. James Schaffer

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fHew crew odu at fXt.S'CS Many extra-curricular positions filled Diane Howlett Before teaching at Northampton. Diane Howlett taught students at Southern Lehigh and Nitschmann Junior High. Howlett finds that the personalities at these schools and Northampton are similar. I am looking forward to working with all of the great kids at Northampton High School. responded Howlett when asked how she likes her new teaching job. Howlett received her teaching degree in 1967 from Wilson College, graduating with honors. Four years prior to that, she graduated from Liberty High School. During her high school years. Howlett worked as a reporter for her school newspaper. Howlett is currently teaching geometry and contemporary math. Robert Fahler I am very fortunate to have a job here at Northampton. said Robert Fahler. a 1983 graduate of Muhlenberg College. Fahler, a math teacher, is also junior varsity football coach and freshman basketball coach. In comparing Fahler’s first teaching job at Parkland with Northampton, he believes communication with teachers is much better here.” A 1979 graduate of Parkland High School, Fahler spent most of his time participating in football, basketball, and baseball. In football Fahler received the Student Athlete Award and was named outstanding offensive player. My goal is to make basketball an important part of the Northampton High School society, said Tom Donahue. the new varsity basketball coach and student liaison. Donahue graduated from Hazelton High School in 1973, achieving honors on the varsity basketball team. He played for three years, earning the title of Most Valuable Player. From there he moved on the Wilkes College, where once again, he won the basketball M.V.P. award. After graduating from Wilkes in 1978, Donahue taught history at Hazelton high School for three years. In comparing Northampton and Hazelton, Donahue feels the facilities at Northampton are better than those at Hazelton. He feels comfortable in the new environment and coaching position. Tom Donahue

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former crew a6vanee ranft Robert Bryant ”1 am now teaching instead of being taught,” is Robert Bryant’s response to the changes he has seen since graduating from Northampton High School in 1976. Bryant's favorite memories include beating both Whitehall and Catasauqua High School in football during the same year and winning the league title in his junior year. Besides football. Bryant participated in basketball and performed in the school play. West Side Story. Presently, Bryant teaches social studies and coaches both football and track. Edward Pany 1954 graduate. Edward Pany A most trouble free and enjoyable period in my life,” responded Alek Erdosy when describing his high school days. Erodosy, the industrial arts teacher at Northampton High School, graduated in 1939. Besides serving as art editor and a member of the Amptennian and the school paper staff, Erdosy spent much of his time practicing for the varsity football team. Students have more rights and responsibilities today,” responded Edward Pany when describing the changes in students’ behavior since graduating in 1954. Additionally. Pany notes how students have more opportunities. When explaining why he chose teaching history as his profession, Pany said, I'm proud of the people who made this nation great, and I wanted to share my enthusiasm with others.” Presently. Pany teaches tenth grade history. Alek Erdosy. 1939 class member Alek Erdosy