Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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English ♦ Our Cultural Inheritance ♦ ♦ Frances Bigart English Tri-Hi-Y, A.F.S. Committee Ruby Bishar English Prom Committee Robert Boyce English Delphian Adviser “You’ve got to be tuned in!”, a favorite expression used often by Mr. E. Sanzari, Senior English teacher, is emphasized for parents at Back to School Night,” September 26, 1963. Marilyn Bremus English Chariot” Florence Greenstein English National Honor Society Emil Sanzari English Department Chairman Assembly Committee Diane McManus English Chariot” 18

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Civilization through Communication With a flair for the abstract, or a need for a basic knowledge of a foreign language for future study or work, a student may learn a maximum of four years of any of five foreign languages at Paramus High School. French, Italian, Spanish, German, and the Classical Latin are taught by instructors who have had extensive experience in the language they offer. If a student wishes a reading and speaking knowledge of his new language, he can take two years of the subject to learn the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures. Third and fourth years are concerned with literature and culture, and higher level discussions, during which no English is permitted. Several new units have been added to our language lab which help to increase the learning ability of more students. Field trips and outside speakers help to round out a very fine offering in the language department. Ernest Unger German Soccer Coach, Lettermen’s Club Elizabeth Yanker German A.F.S. Committee, Ski Club Yolanda Picarello French and Spanish Budget Committee The Remains of the Temple of the Twins.” Mr. Joseph Stefaniak, Latin teacher, pointing out a portion of the temple of Castor and Pollux to several of his students. Joseph Stefaniak Latin Gymnastics Club Gladys Filippone French Future Teachers of America, Senior Trip Committee 17

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from Ancient Greece and Rome Ruth Manko English Sophomore Class Adviser Emily Romney English Publicity Committee Stella Wasserman English Red Cross James Morganti Speech Drama Workshop, Assembly Committee Richard Piazza English Literary Workshop English, our noble language of mostly Latin and Greek origin, is the vital part of the curriculum at Paramus High School, which teaches the student about others and himself through the understanding of values in American, English, and world literature. With an emphasis on creative writing, varied reading experiences, and participation in class discussion, the English department strives to prepare students for a creative life in an adult world. Field trips to museums, current movies and plays, and other areas of cultural interest are organized to supplement the classroom learning. English in the Sophomore year teaches the uses of the language, its structure, and the techniques of composition. Junior English, a study of American literature from the writings of the early colonists to current drama, poetry, and short stories, consists of extensive reading and discussion. Senior English classes, who read Beowulf, plays of Shakespeare, contemporary English poetry, and representative literature from other periods, make a detailed study ' of the drama. One highlight of the advanced senior English curriculum is the ' year-end project,” for which the students must try their hands at writing, directing, and acting their own plays. Arlene Weiner Speech Debating Club Lynne Salsbury Reading Civic Committee James Wellen Reading Civic Committee 19