Northern Valley Regional High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Demarest, NJ)

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The infant nations Fishing The Fishing Club, under the direction of Mr. Ungar, was composed of a group of fishing enthusiasts who met every Monday morning. The activities of this club included casting practice with Hy rods, the construction of lures and sinkers, and the monthly viewing of Fishing films. Spring- time brought a trip to a local fish hatchery. President: Wil- liam Wright, Vice President: Allen Olsen, Secretary, Treas- urer: Paul Brennalt. Gregory North, William Wright, James Blackledge, and Paul Brennalt. Forensic League The Forensic League was divided into two groups, one headed by Mrs. Bfaxson and the other by Mr. Conroy. Mrs. Maxson's group was concemed with humorous, dra- matic, and poetic readings. Mr. Conroy's group was inter- ested in discussion and debating. The league did a fine job representing our school in many contests and meets this past year. Mrs. Maxson, Elena Charney, Judy Spitzer, Carolyn Grossman, Sue Lax, Richard McCabe. French The Quartier Francais, also known to the students of Northern Valley as the French Club, met every Wednesday morning to increase their fluency in French. Also on the club's agenda was the study of the culture of France. Presi- dent: Kathy Buck, Vice President: Carol Busch, Secre- tary: Barbara Coulson, Treasurer: John Upchurch. Barbara Coulson, Carol Busch, John Upchurch, Katherine Buck, and Michaele Fill. Freshman Audio Visuals Aides Under the direction of Mr. Pangburn, these club mem- bers were trained to use the school projectors and other audio visual aides equipment. They also leamed the care and correct maintenence of this equipment. In the future, these boys will replace the present upper class visual aides crew in assisting our teachers. Frank Mauthe, Robert Caulfield, Robert Bruce Jones, Ronald Zendel, Richard Sellers, Carl Dewhurst, and John Duffy. 130

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from foreign domination. Dramatics 11 Under the guidance of Mr. Knott, this Dramatics Club met every YVednesday in order to increase its u.nderstanding of various aspects of acting. The members aimed to acquire stage presence and to master the mechanics of characteri- zation and projection. Dramatic readings, original skits, and pantomimes were presented weekly. Lydia Bonsante. Stephen Rood, Mr. Knott, and Sharon Vize. Dramatics 12 The senior Dramatics Club, advised by Miss Kirchgessner, gave members a chance to increase their dramatic experi- ences through competition with other groups, the produc- tion of a one act play, and the presentation of dramatic readings. Other phases of the dramatic arts were studied. President: Elaine Pisarri. Elaine Pisarri, Douglas Cowles, Martin Kern, and Elaine Loeh- wing. English Review - A With the aid of Mr. Koch, the juniors and seniors who were members of this club prepared themselves for College Board Examinations. They studied vocabulary and worked to increase their oral comprehension. Lois Levine, Ellen Williamson, Martha Parsons, Penelope Daw- son, Cindy Gottlieb. English Review - B The primary aim of the English Review Club was to develop a better comprehension of English grammar, vo- cabulary. and literature. Meeting on Wlednesday mornings, the twenty-five members, with the aid of Mr. Stanewick, sought to increase their chances to raise their scores on the College Board Examinations. Janet YN'itschiebc-n. Richard Einert, Faith Eilerts, Ben Marino Barbara lklulligan.

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Freshman Junior Red Cross of Asia may hold Freshman Gymnastics This club was composed of seventeen girls and fifteen bo 's. Activities include the use of the side and lon horses, Y S pyramid building, tumbling, and individual free standing gymnastics. The club met on YVednesday afternoon during thirteenth period under the direction of Mr. Dotson. TOP - Bunny Hendricks, Carolee Patrick. BOTTOM -- Sandy Quackenbush, Tom Cziughey, Hagan Andersen, Stanley North, The Freshman Junior Red Cross was organized to enable the ninth-graders to participate in Junior Red Cross activities in spite of their schedule conflicts. Since this was a service organization, Mr. Cobb aided the girls in worth- while projects connected with nearby institutions. The sen- ior group encouraged the freshmen and welcomed their help. President: Susan Osborn, Vice President: Kathryn Benz, Secretary: Diane Garretson, Treasurer: Lynne Lake. ROIV I - Frances Truscello. ROIV 2 - lNIr. Cobb - advisor. Diane Garretson, Sue Osborn. Kathy Benz, Lynne Luke, Gail Hoverman, Marybelle Young. Freshman Latin Eleven freshman girls made up the freshman Latin Club, which was sponsored by Mr. Taylor. This club met weekly to practice the basic fundamentals of Latin and increase their knowledge of the language. President: Ann Spitzer, Vice President: Dawn Davis, Secretary: Joanne Golub, Treasurer: Barbara Wilkes. ROW I - Mr. Taylor, Carolyn Roetting, Dawn Davis, Barbara Ann Wilkes, Ann Spitzer. Joanne Golub, Delores Hazisc. ROW 2 - Genevieve Roucliez, Patricia Keane, Karen Niandcl, Irene Kfjolund. fwwfi ix' frwik,-ufrrwff W-ef 131