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

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enable them to wield great power Junior Red Cross The activities of the Junior Red Cross, under the super- vision of Miss DeRosa, have been extended to include many worthy services since the opening of this school. The success of the club was due to the large membership and the enthusiasm of these girls. The members engaged in the fol- lowing major projects: sponsoring a Christmas party at an orphanage, preparing a chest of school supplies for overseas, and planning an annual dance. President: Marie Locovare, Vice President: Margaret Balas, Secretary: Barbara Smith, Treasurer: Patricia Moles. Patricia Moles, Nancy Hollander, Marie Locovare, Margaret Balas, Toni Pennachio Latin The Latin Club devoted most of its time and efforts this year to the new Latin newspaper. When time allowed, the members leamed about ancient Roman life from the sponsor, Mr. Conlon. Vocabulary games and skits were sources of amusement for the members. President: Dennis Bookach, Vice President: Denise Draves, Secretary: John Krueger, Treasurer: Joseph Doherty. Pamela Moe, Anthony Casablanca, Jane LaMendola, Joseph Doherty, Joanne Fleming. Lettermen The Lettermen's Club was composed of junior and senior boys who had been awarded their varsity letters. The pur- pose of the club was to develop leadership and promote good sportsmanship among Northem Valley students. Each member was expected to aid in school athletic functions so that proper decorum might be maintained at all times. Mr. Yockers advised the group. President: David Coleman, Secretary: James Carroll, Treasurer: Sherwood Spivey. ROW I: Hank Wessel, Jim Zampino, Bill Knarre, George Knee- land, David Coleman, Jim Carroll, Mike Humphrey. ROW 2: Roger Caruso, Ron Kutzin, Bob Piazza, Al Campora, Ted Ribaudo, Bob Linders, Marshall Lynn, Pete Beisler. Library Council Under the able direction of Mrs. Fortunato, this group of students learned about the techniques of library manage- ment. Their duties included checking out, retuming, and shelving books, as well as preparing exhibits for the show- case. President: Susan Stumpp, Vice-President: Sally Grassi, Secretary: Pamela Moe, Treasurer: Richard Steffen. ROW 1: Salvatrice Grassi, Susan Stumpp, Pamela Moe. ROW 2: Judith Anderson, Carole Anne Triplett, Jean Fitzsimmons, Janet Mautz.

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The weight of population alone will Hi-Y The Hi-Y was a service club which aimed to create, maintain. and extend throughout the school and commu- nity high standards of Christian characterf' The highlight of the past year was the annual Hi-Y faculty basketball game. The Hi-Y also participated in service and brother- hood prcijects. sponsored athletic events, and presented an athletic award. Mr. Ungar was the advisor. President: William Young, Vice President: Stephen johnson, Record- ing Secretary: joe Bob Comfort, Corresponding Secretary: Vincent Dalmonte, Treasurer: Charles Defendorf, Histo- rian: Robert Beecher, Chaplain: Michael Flynn. Michael Flynn, Vincent Dalmonte, Stephen johnson, Robert Beecher, William Young, Joe Bob Comfort. Hospitality The Hospitality Club, advised by Miss Kennally. enter- tained many guests of the administration by serving coffee and refreshments. The girls baked cakes and cookies for special teas and sometimes for their own pleasure. The girls also discussed home entertaining and party ideas. President: Lorraine Lawrence, Vice-President: Elaine Pisarri. Eileen Gaynor, Lorraine Thomson, Lorraine Lawrence, Elaine Pisarri. Hot Stove The Hot Stove Club. under the leadership of Mr. Garbaccio, was primarily a sports discussion group. The discussion topics ranged from college and professional level sports to high school activities. During the year, the group viewed hlms of athletic events and attended per- fonnances of outstanding teams. Robert Piazza, Vincent Dalmonte, Kenneth Mayes, Gary Stewart. junior Math Review A large percentage of juniors take the College Board Examinations in May of their junior year. The function of the Junior Math Review Club, sponsored by Mr. Nardelli, was to aid these students to attain the highest possible scores. Sample problems and their characteristics were studied during club periods in order to enable each student to see his strengths and weaknesses. Theoni Constantinou, JoAnne Rlorahan, Carol VanBuren, Mr. Nardelli, Steven Larsen, Mike Litwinka. 136

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Conversely, overpopulation, Math Contest The Math Contest Club prepared the math team to participate in five contests during the school year with the aid of its advisor, Miss Reece. The members of the club were assigned to Five teams. Each team was composed of two students from each of five schools in the county. Timed mathematical questions were used in the competi- tion. ROW I: Miss Reece, joan Bcrtinclli, Jean Fitzsimmons, Judy Stu- baus. Gloria Moore. ROW 2: Leo Cardillo, Dave Richards, Larry Southam, James Brockmeier, Paul Krueger, Richard Adamcf. Joe Warner, John Ralston. Math Review Under the leadership of Miss Reece, this group met every Wednesday. The purpose of the club was to practice solving mathematical problems in preparation for College Board Examination. The members learned the value of efficiency, accuracy and speed in solving mathematical problems. Marshall Lynn, Ellen Williamson, William Tomlinson, Elsa Schreibman, Barbara Railo. Model Railroad Club With the direction of Mr. Dance, the Model Railroad Club met every Monday. The twenty members learned to construct and develop a small-scale railroad modeled after life-sized ones. President: Thomas Doyle, Vice President: Douglas Mayes, Treasurer: Holbrook Cauvet. Brook Cauvet. Doug Mayes. Chris Campbell, Tom Doyle Nurses The Nurses' Club, under the guidance of Mrs. Stonner, was designed to interest girls in nursing as a career. The members gained information about different nursing schools. Speakers acquainted them with the various special- ties in the diversified field of nursing. President: Carol Rogers, Vice President: Joanne Pitt, Secretary: Linda Loh- mann, Treasurer: Linda Frank. Jennifer Silvers, Constance Grenier, Linda Spencer, Toni Paschak, Anna Miller.