Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Memories of Mankind Yolanda Picarello French Budget Committee Rita Sgro Spanish Joseph Stefaniak Latin Gymnastics Laura Lamberti from Argentina tells one of Mrs. DeLauro’s Advanced Spanish classes some of her experiences. Elizabeth Yanker German Community and Sunshine Committee Catherine Zazzali Spanish Future Teachers of America 23

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Languages... Towers of Tongues ... Amelia De Lauro Spanish Foreign Languages Department Chairman Mary Beilina Italian French Twirlers Gladys Filippone French Future Teachers of America Richard Lehmann Spanish Lettermen’s Club Forty-five minutes out of every day may be spent in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, or ancient Rome. This is accomplished by enrolling in one of the many courses offered by the Language department. Staffed by twelve teachers, headed by Mrs. A. DeLauro, the department strives to teach students not only the language of the country, but also to acquaint students with the customs, history, geography, and literature of the country. In addition to text and literature books, films, language labs, and outside speakers are employed. During the first two years of study in a language, students are given a basic knowledge of the tongue. Grammar is the main area of concentration during the third year, while famous literature of the language is studied during the fourth year. 22

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Mathematics • • • Kings of Calculation Daniel Jankelunas Algebra Calculus Mathematics Department Chairman Mathematics Club Math League Raymond Adams Geometry General Math Bowling Club Mary Campbell Algebra Geometry Mathematics plays an important part in the progress of todays constantly expanding world of knowledge. P.H.S.’s mathematics department, whose chairman is Mr. D. Jankelunas, strives to fulfill the mathematical needs of all students. With courses in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, a student’s understanding of math is gradually increased. In Algebra I, students learn to apply the basic properties of the real number system. Next comes Geometry. Through deductive reasoning, concepts of plane figures are developed. Congruence, similarities, and other areas important for later math and science are studied. If Algebra I and Geometry are completed successfully, a student may choose to continue with Algebra II, in which the study of polynominals is continued and an emphasis is placed on relations and functions. These three courses are climaxed by the study of vectors and angles — Trigonometry. Geared to fit the needs of the individual, math courses operate on three levels. For the mathematically superior student advanced courses are offered which cover the areas in greater depth. Calculus, a college course, highlights this program. In addition to the regular program, general math courses are offered to prepare students for business and certain trades. Joseph Doyle Algebra Geometry Mathematics Club Marius Nardelli Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Chess Club Roseann Rotella Geometry 24