Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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English is the basis for a successful future Paramus High students are being taught modern techniques of expression by their competent English instructors. This language arts course has proved to be both stimulating and challenging. Advanced classes have been provided for those who are desirous of pursuing possible literary careers or further¬ ing their own classical interests. Wider latitudes of reading are being encouraged as well as intensive vocabulary study. The work being stressed includes discussions and creative writing. Juniors and seniors study primarily American and British literature, while underclassmen explore the many literary forms and fields available in modern English. Courses in speech are becoming increasingly popular each year at Paramus High. Speech fundamentals are given in the first year which teach students to think on their feet; to gain confidence, poise, and self-reliance; to help improve their in¬ dividual speech patterns; and to develop an appreciation for the communication arts. These goals are obtained through formal and informal speaking, group discussions, and studying the speech techniques of radio and television artists. During the second year the speech arts further develop the fundamentals learned in the first year. In addition, there is a concentration on the theater including acting and play production. Don ! listen to her, I ' m righll Irene Liske, Diane Baggott, Doug Walsh, Mrs. Bigart, Dot Holt, and Nancy Johnston. Anna T. Colnaghi English — Grades 11 and 12 Future Teachers of America Dramatics. Florence Greenstein English — Grade 11 Co-Sponsor: George W. Hodgins Chapter of the National Honor Society. James Morganti Speech Fundamentals — 11 and 12 Speech Arts — 11 and 12 Sponsor: Drama Workshop and Assembly Committee Chief Interest: The Broadway Theater. Emilie Romney English — Grades 9 and 11 Student Government Ways and Means Committee Gardening. 18