Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Maps such as this world political- physical one are an important part of teaching social studies at PHS. Miss Della Sala conducts a lively discussion here while pointing to the map. Left to right are Bob Murray, Judy Danz. Den Ernst, Maria Sanzari. Linda Komsa, and Vinnie DeMaria. Mr. Charles Brown, an alumnus of Columbia. University, teaches social studies to grades 9 thru 11. He coaches the freshman football and basketball teams and works with the Student Council. Golfing and reading mysteries are two of his interests out of school. Mr. A1 De Filippo teaches American History I and II and World Govern¬ ment. He is one of the teachers whom most students have the good fortune of having. His omnipresent optimism is an institution in the Paramus High School. The Student Council is a practical application of Social Studies in PHS. Miss Margaret Della Sala was graduated from Montclair State College and teaches American and World History here at PHS. She is the advisor of the Ways and Means Committee of the Student Council. Dancing and sewing number among her in¬ terests. She ' ll be a June bride this year. Mr. Clinton Smith, who teaches American history and sociology, is a graduate of Ohio Univer¬ sity and has attended Columbia L T . Sports, music and reading are high on his list of favorite activities. His students will al¬ ways remember the fresh, cold air flowing through his room during the winter. Mr. Lou Lanzalotta was a vital figure in the beginning of our Social Studies program three years ago. He came from Memo¬ rial School, where he taught eighth grade, and now he teaches American History and Economic Geography. He is a Student Council advisor, and is also the PHS track coach. The voice heard over the micro¬ phone at the PHS football games was thjjt of Mr. Donald Dewlow. This is his first year of teaching social studies in Para¬ mus High He received his B.A. degree at Montclair and is now working for his Masters at Rut¬ gers. SOCIAL STUDIES In accordance with the philosophy that all students should have a solid background in the American way of life, American history ' is required for all juniors and seniors. Heterogeneous classes bring all students together for a basic understanding of each other, im¬ perative in a democracy. Field trips to historic places, such as the L T nited Nations, numerous motion pictures, records, photographs, current events discussions, and term reports are used to present the history of America in relation to the world of today. It is through these courses that the high school most directly fulfills its primary puipose which is to create better citizens who are able to cope with the problems of the school, community, the nation, and the world. 24

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■■HRB English Department. Mr. Sanzari is seen here in the depths of a philosophy discussion on modern art with one of his advanced senior classes. The class had gone to the Museum of Modern Art the day before. Link White, Michele Savino, and Mel Handelsman look up attentively. “Let’s remain calm,” says Mr. Morganti to Marty Kosce, Sue Lazar and Sue Grabina, seniors in his second year speech class. Four members of Mrs. Colnaghi’s and Mrs. Willis’ junior English classes pose with the “pros” on a field trip to see Our Town. Left to right are Joan Japo- wicz, Nancy Lehman, Jane McArthur, Clinton Kimbrough, Richard Dysart, Tom Dyrsten and Ted Scheer. Mrs. Florence Greenstein joined our fac¬ ulty after teaching in New York City. She inspires students to reach greater heights in the humanities by opening new hori- i zons in music, art, and literature. Her A warmth and concern for the individual has left an indelible imprint on her stu¬ dents. Miss Bishar and her two assistants, Gordon Russell and Lou Policastri. joyously accept the last book handed in at the end of the year from Ed Citro. Presenting a pageant of Amer¬ ican songs and folk-lore in Miss Bishar ' s freshman class are left to right: Irene Wagner. Har¬ riet Hyman, John Allen, Carole Shabazian. and Barbara Sam¬ uels. Mr. Emil Sanzari’s wit and dra¬ matic ability have made him famous to seniors of PHS. He is co-advisor of the National Honor Society. He received his degrees at New York Univer¬ sity and the University of Lon¬ don. His infectious sense of humor will be a golden memory for graduates. Mrs. Stella Wasserman is an as¬ set to PHS. She received her B.A. degree at N.Y.U., and has taken courses at Rutgers, Jersey State, New School for Social Research, Paterson State and Montclair colleges. She is now teaching freshman and junior English. One of her main inter¬ ests is oil painting. Mrs. Ada Weber will be remem¬ bered as the teacher “promoted with her students. She has taught grades six through ten, and is now teaching sophomore and freshman English. She re¬ ceived her B.A. at Hunter and her M.A. at Columbia. Her able services have endeared her to many students. Mrs. Faith Willis, devoted ad¬ visor to the “Delphian staff, joined our faculty two years ago. She teaches sophomore and junior English. She ob¬ tained her B.A. at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, and has done graduate work at M.S.T.C., Albright College, Seton Hall and Temple Univer¬ sities.

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4T8 AT. Mr. Lanzalotta often conducts his history classes in the 300 Commons on warm spring days. Left to Right: Alice McLaughlin. Dot Williams, Arlene Meyer, Dave Young, Paul Minetti. Marty Kocse. Tom Healy, Carl Bayer, Madelyn Weinheimer, Mr. Lanzalotta. Receiving instructions from social studies teacher, Mr. Smith, at the back desk are Murray Rich and Jimmy Bryson. Jeff St. Thomas is in the foreground. A vital part of all social studies courses is current events, which Mr. DeFilippo covers, with the help of the New York Times , in this senior class. Left to right: Stan Schweiger. Bernie Yaged. Diana Cleary, Sharon Ferguson and Bunny Gerold.