Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Languages ... Tribal Tongues ... Gladys Filippone French Future Teachers of America Mary Beilina French, Italian Twirlers Amelia DeLauro Spanish Foreign Languages Department Chairman Joseph Manzella Spanish Yolanda Picarello French, Spanish Budget Committee Friends, Romans . . Mr. Stefaniak ' s Latin class holds its annual Saturnalia. Juno” Pelka, Mr. J. Stefaniak, Daphne McShane, Althea” Janke, Eros” Heger, Pluto” Werner, and Diana” Dabinett. 20

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Foreshadowings of the Future Ralph Polito Social Studies Wrestling Project Committee George Vlasits Social Studies Ski Club, Chess Club Today’s changing world demands that we, the citizens of tomorrow, have a basic understanding of the men and events by which our era has been determined. For it is only through a comprehension of the ideas and ideals which have motivated mankind in the past that we can hope to influence the future. In addition to providing this knowledge, the social studies department endeavors to develop in the student an interest in and an awareness of the world around him. To insure that the student develops this historical perspective, he is required to study two years of American history. For the student with special interest in this field, courses are offered in sociology, psychology, political science, economics, and comparative world governments. Paramus High can be justly proud of its social studies depart¬ ment, which labors continually to instill a sense of citizenship, an interest in government and a desire to be informed, and by so doing, enriches all our lives. William Whaley Social Studies Cross Country John Waneck Social Studies Club Committee Joseph Ryan Social Studies, English

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Colorful Cultures ... Lively Lands Those far-away places come a little closer to students in the foreign language classes at Paramus High School. During the first two years of study students acquire the basic skills of communication in French, German, Italian, Latin or Spanish. Further study is primarily concerned with the mores, geography, history, and current events of the countries where the languages are spoken. Excellent are the facilities for all those learning to read and speak the new tongues. Our modern language lab plays an important role in the courses since it increases the student’s comprehension. It is also an invaluable aid to our fluent language teachers. One feels as though he has travelled to a different part of the world as he enters a foreign language classroom. Those lovely displays and fascinating, colorful bulletin boards created by industrious students lend an atmosphere of Gay Paris, Scenic Deutschland, Sunny Italy, Ancient Rome, or Fabulous Spain. Joseph Stefaniak Latin Gymnastics Club Rita Sgro Spanish Senior Class Committee Elizabeth Yanker German Catherine Zazzali Spanish Future Teachers of America 21