Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Proofs . . . Principles Lucette Russo Algebra, Geometry Tri-Hi-Y, Community Committee Richard Tennant Geometry Math League 25

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Mathematics Problems Anne Behr Arithmetic, Algebra, Chemistry Sophomore Class Committee Today ' s highly technical and scientific world has brought out a greater emphasis on the understanding and applications of mathematics. Our proficient staff offers courses to prepare students to meet the challenges of the careers in which mathematics plays such a decisive role. Students ' interests are often directed by the career on which they are focusing their future, and thus the curriculum they follow is determined on this basis. Those entering the commercial fields are offered excellent courses in general and business math. Industrial arts students are provided with expert training in shop math and mechanical drawing. Included in the program is a senior refresher course in mathematics for those desiring a review of the fundamentals before leaving high school. College bound students have found the advanced program of two and a half years of algebra, followed by a year of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, or calculus, to be a challenging and rewarding experience. Students in this program, participate in the Math League of Bergen County. Classroom observers are sure to find students eagerly tackling the proofs and problems outlined on the blackboards. Our math instructors have been successful in encouraging a better understanding of the principles of mathe¬ matics, owing to their extensive backgrounds and abilities to present solutions and explanations clearly and comprehensively. Teaching by machines has been introduced on an experimental basis this year. In addition, films have been used in algebra classes to supplement the classroom instruction. 24 Daniel Jankelunas Algebra, Trigonometry Visual Aids Barbara Kruse Algebra, Geometry Riding Club, Awards Committe,

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Business and Distributive Education To prepare students to enter the commercial field, the Business Education Department offers the necessary skills and studies. Students interested in these fundamentals enroll in the General Business curriculum. Courses in type¬ writing and stenography are the stepping stones to success when future business workers take Secretarial Practice. Office Practice includes the operation of business machines which aid students who wish to continue their study of bookkeeping and related office skills. One of the features of our business program is the Distributive Education course. In this subject, seniors who have completed Salesmanship and Commercial Law as juniors, go out on jobs as part of the required work of the course. Two periods each day are devoted to the study of merchandising to enable the student to succeed in his afternoon job. Ruth Devine Typewriting Ticket Committee Lou DiTaranti Typewriting, Stenography Ring Committee Lucille Gibson Shorthand, Typewriting, Secretarial Practice . De phian 26