Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Knights In Search of Better Days Mr. Nelson F. Bellesheim President of the Board of Education Mr. Wesley Van Pelt Secretary-Business Administrator Mr. Ralph Mele Administrative Assistant Despite the rising costs and increasing student population, the Paramus Board of Education has tried to maintain high standards in the operation of the school. Responsible for approving construction and curriculum im¬ provement, the Board instituted several new courses such as, Data Processing, Consumer Economics, and Journalism. Their plans include adding twenty-two more classrooms, an¬ other gymnasium, an industrial arts shop, and improvements in Mr. Lincoln Koenig Director of Maintenance the science area. This year, Dr. William V. Dunn succeeded the retiring George W. Hodgins as Superintendent of Schools. Appointed by the Board of Education, Dr. Dunn is an executive officer of the Board and supervises all educational activities. Besides appropriating more funds and hiring new teachers, all of our board members are striving to establish better communi¬ cation among family, parents, and students. 9

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Board of Education • • • BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS Back Row: Mr. Gregory P. Cinnella, Dr. Robert F. Ostermann, Mr. Joseph Cipolla, Dr. George F. Adams, Mr. Edward M. O ' Brien, Mr. Milton Katine, Mr. Harvey W. Schaffer. Front Row: Dr. William V. Dunn, Acting Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Wesley Van Pelt, Secretary-Business Administrator, Mr. Nelson F. Bellesheim, President of the Board of Education, Mr. John N. Monte- murro, Vice-President, Mr. Walter T. Wittman, Board Attorney. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Elso Chiocca Acting Assistant Superintendent of Schools 8

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Paramus Pauses To Praise • • • MR. GEORGE W. HODG1NS AND FAMILY Back Row: Mr. George W. Hodgins, Jr., son; Mrs. George W. Hodgins, Jr., daughter-in-law; Mrs. Kevin Behnke, daughter; Mr. Kevin Behnke, son-in-law. Front Row: Mr. George W. Hodgins, guest of honor; Mrs. George W. Hodgins, wife; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brauer, parents of Mrs. George W. Hodgins. In 1931, Mr. George W. Hodgins graduated from Montclair State College. Now, in a sense, he is graduating again, this time moving into the private life of retirement. Ever since his first year as a teacher at Farview School, Mr. Hodgins has worked for the Paramus system. H stands for humor, O for originality, D of course means dedication, G for generosity, I represents all-round interest, N for nobleness, and S stands for sincerity. Such are the outstanding characteristics of Mr. Hodgins; those that have helped him and Paramus. One particularly remarkable trait is his love of children. Looking back over his career, Mr. Hodgins has said that his favorite years were spent teaching the eighth grade at Farview School. Those kids must have great memories of their year in his class because Mr. Hodgins had a penchant for relaxing a serious atmosphere with a favorite story or joke, or, when he was in an extremely happy mood, a song just could not be held in! Even though retirement from school life has come, the name of George W. Hodgins will carry on. This is best exemplified by the George W. Hodgins Chapter of the National Honor Society in the high school. Most recently, the former Farview School has been renamed the George W. Hodgins School. It is a rare occurrence, indeed, and a sign of high honor when a dedication is presented while the person is still living. Other honors include a citation that was presented to Mr. Hodgins in 1965 from the Board of Education, and the New Jersey State Federation of the Paramus Jaycees selected the Superintendent as the Outstanding Citizen, and the Italian American Society named him Citizen of the Year in 1965. Though anonymous, a grateful resident thought of an even better title for Mr. Hodgins: Mr. Paramus Education. Everyone was quite surprised to learn of Mr. Hodgins ' retirement plans. Most of the town was expecting their good fortune to continue until Mr. Hodgins was at least 100. Yes, it is true that everything good must come to an end. Now Paramus residents, faculty, administration, and students must work and hope to find someone to continue the pace and plans of an energetic, entertaining educator worthy of the happiest, most peaceful retirement years possible. It is with this wish that Paramus High School would like to pause to say, fondly, Farewell, to Mr. George W. Hodgins. 10 A Mend to the end! Dr. William V. Dunn and Mr. George W. Hodgins engage in conversation at the birthday dinner. Au Revoir and Farewell! Mr. George W. Hodgins and his wife, Dorothea, take their leave of Paramus High School.