Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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i Miss Nardo points to a chart illus¬ trating the basic organs of the fish family. Most PHS sophomores take biology, even if they are not science majors. Richie Silverman receives instructions in testing concentration from Mr. McDonough, while A1 Stone holds the beaker. Looking on, left to right, are John Hatab, Richie Callahan, Myron Murdock and Bob Leicht. Seniors crowd around the demonstration table watching a rotary pump evacuating a set of hemispheres. Left to right are Tom Lee, Linda Cavicchioli. Mr. Netburn, John Wissmer, Bob Gilbert, Nick Ferriera, Stan Bauer, Georgia Gillis, Link White, Michele Savino, Michael De Santis, Andy Mascari, Richard Meyer, Betsy Nebeling and Bob Norring. the way it does’’ is I Science Department. Kenny Buchsmnn. left, and Marty Singer perform an experiment in microfilming as a supplementary science project in one of our well equipped science laboratories. 29

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Mr. Joseph McDonough, our chemistry instructor, is most famous for his dry humor. His alma mater is the University of Iowa, his favorite city is Wash¬ ington, and his most popular habit is getting off the subject. A four year sequence of science courses is offered, and students may delve as deeply as they wish into this field. Regular and accelerated classes are geared to individual needs. General science, biology, chemistry, and physics are now offered in this department. A minimum of one year of science is required of every high school student. Techniques used in this field are science assemblies, numerous films, integration of laboratory and classroom activities, and field trips. Modern equipment, small classes, and well designed rooms are the outstanding features and landmarks of the lab courses. A special science library, a darkroom, and a preparation lab are all located in the special science wing of the school. New methods of teaching chemistry and physics are being employed. It is for these reasons that Parainus High is graduating this year many students who have superior knowledge in science. Mrs. Catherine Mozak is a new and welcome addition to the PHS faculty. She attended Montclair State Teachers Col¬ lege where she obtained her de¬ gree in general science. Fresh¬ men taking general science receive her expert guidance. Mrs. Joan Grebe’s biology laboratory is “alive” with acquariums, exhibits, and dissec¬ tions. This is a tribute to her knowledge of teaching and the fascinating field of biology. Mrs. Grebe obtained her B.A. degree at Radcliffe. This is her first teaching position. An outdoor enthusiast, Miss Ann Nardo’s main hobby is ice- skating. This Montclair gradu¬ ate also likes bowling and danc¬ ing. She is one of the cheer¬ leaders’ advisors, and teaches biology. After being graduated from Long Island University and Columbia University, and after studying in France, Mr. Alan Netburn joined the PIIS faculty three years ago. He has taught general science, chemistry, bi¬ ology, and physics. Why it happens explored in the 28

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I Mrs. Anita Arencibia teaches the fundamentals of Spanish to innumerable freshmen and sophomores. Her famous “Tiene chicle en la boca? is known by all. and her introduction of Spanish culture makes her classes fascinating. Miss Mary Beilina, a petite and popular teacher, received her B.A. degree at St. Elizabeth College: she also attended Seton Hall. Miss Beilina teaches French and Italian in grades nine through twelve. She is ad¬ visor for our varsity twirlers. Among Miss Beilina’s out-of¬ school interests is teaching catechism. Mrs. Amy De Lauro, is the “amiga” of th ose learning the tongue spoken south of the border. Her favorite subject is the United Nations, and her kindness and understanding are appreciated by her many stu¬ dents. One of our new and well-liked teachers is Miss Gladys Filip- pone. a graduate of Bucknell. She has also attended Columbia University, University of Paris and Middlebury College; at present she is working for her M.A. This French teacher is co¬ advisor for the Future Teachers of America Club in PHS, and is a member of the AAUW. Muy Bien! et tu? Tres bien. Che ce de nuovo? Paramus High can well take pride in its Foreign Language De¬ partment. Besides being one of the first in the area to offer five lan¬ guages in any year, it also offers accelerated courses, and varied activities to make the department an outstanding one. Spanish, the most popular language in PHS, was one of the three original languages in the curriculum. Its four-year sequence offers students an opportunity to speak, read, and understand the language which is becoming so important in our nation today. The French classes, too? enrich their knowledge of the language by visiting restaurants and theaters where that language is spoken. The Latin teachers, in an effort to make their subject more inter¬ esting, describe the ancient culture and encourage projects about Roman times. Italian and German were added in the second year. These classes participated in the foreign language exhibit which interested students and the community alike. The German classes, in addition to learning the language, culture and art of Germany, presented a Christmas assembly, in which they sang songs in German and English. In all the languages accelerated classes facilitate learning for advanced pupils. Extra activities enrich the courses. The wide variety of offerings provide sufficient opportunity for students to learn a language in order to go into the world as a well-rounded, better student. Helen Murphy leads a German choir at a Christmas assembly. Left to right: Melanie Costa, Linda Budin. Veronica Morath, Sigrid Schroder, and Jill Brooks. In 1959 the language department presented a display of the customs of those countries in which the languages taught of PHS arc spoken. The German, French, Latin, and Italian classes participated in the display. Shown above is the display done by the Italian classes in the unusual showcase by the front entrance of the school. 30