Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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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.

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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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Miss Ann Behr is one of our many friendly new teachers. She received her B.S. degree at Fordham, and now teaches mathematics to Paramus freshmen. Miss Behr is also the sponsor of the freshman cheerleading squad, and belonged to many college clubs. Mr. Daniel T. Jankelunas is the advanced math teacher, the calculus instructor, and the Visual Aids Club advisor. He attended Paterson State, then Montclair State where he obtained an M.A. He did other graduate study at Williams College, U. of Mass., and Holy Cross. A sense of humor makes Mr. Tennant’s classes enjoyable. Ronnie Bibbo waits while Mr. Tennant and the class watch a demonstration at the front board in a geometry class. In mathematics, too, the Paramus curricu¬ lum excels. The wide course selection pro¬ vides for the needs of all. For the accelerated students, an enriched program, including 2 2 years of algebra, and 1 year each of plane and solid geometry, calculus and trigonometry, is offered. These students participate in the Math League of Bergen County, learn the history of mathe¬ matics, and do research papers. For the college-bound student not majoring in this field, college preparatory courses are available. For those entering the business field, general and business mathematics is offered. For others, shop math and mechanical drawing may fit the bill. And so that every student can go out into the world with at least a minimum of mathematical ability, an arith¬ metic refresher course is given in the senior year to all who need it. At every school dance, athletic event and dramatic pro¬ duction one can sec Mr. Richard Tennant in the crowd. This geometry and senior math instructor received his B A. and M.A. at Montclair. Further evidence of his dedication to PHS is his sponsorship of the Hi-Y Club. Mrs. Lucettc Russo received her B.A. degree at Hunte College and is now teac hing algebra in our high school. She substituted at PHS before she joined the faculty last year. Mrs. Russo is the co-advisor of the Tri-Hi-Y. Miss Barbara Kruse received her B.A. degree at Douglass College. She teaches math in grades nine through eleven. She is in¬ terested in sports, and is advisor for the horse-back riding club in PHS Miss Kruse will be re¬ membered for her jolly disposi¬ tion and witty responses. PHS is happy to have Mr. Thomas Lyons celebrate his 25th year of teaching math, English and social studies this year. He received his B.A. at Manhattan College and his M.A. at Hunter College. Mr. Lyons enjoys sports and is ac¬ tive in church organizations. Mrs. Irene R. Milnor, an alumna of New York and Co¬ lumbia Universities, teaches math to freshman and sopho¬ more classes. Among Mrs. Ma¬ nor’s outside interests are music, photography and her bio- analytical laboratory. She came to PHS in 1959.