Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Lure of Many Lands MISS RITA C. SGRO Spanish Junior Ring Committee MR. JOSEPH J. STEFANIAK Latin Gymnastics MR. ERNEST UNGER German Audio-Visual Aids Soccer, Track Middle Atlantic States Evaluation Chairman MR. VINCENT J. VILLAREALE French Et quelle est votre htstoire? asks Miss G. Filippone of a student who must give his side of the story in French class. Language is one of the main sources of communication and the basis for all human relationships. Studying a language other than one ' s native tongue gives the student an opportunity to learn about different cultures. In a language course, the student studies history, literature, geography, and customs, rather than just learning how to speak this chosen language. Avenues of knowledge are explored through the use of visual aids and guest speakers, as well as the written word. To involve the student completely, skits are performed and appropriate holi¬ days are celebrated. Students begin their years of language study by learning the basics, followed by an intensive study of grammar. Finally, they are prepared to study the finest literature of the language, which is offered during all three years. Advanced courses are organized by Mrs. A. DeLauro, department chairman, for those who wish to pursue a more in-depth study of the language, whether it is French, Italian, German, Spanish, or Latin. MRS. ELIZABETH YANKER German MISS CATHERINE A. ZAZZALI Italian, Spanish j Future Teachers of America

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Languages MRS. AMELIA B. DE LAURO Spanish Department Chairman MISS MARY L. BELLINA French Italian T wirier s MISS GLADYS FILIPPONE French Future Teachers of America Chairman TEPS - FT A of Bergen County MISS JOAN E. HAVENS Spanish Ski Club Adviser MRS. CYNTHIA MORRIS Spanish MRS. YOLANDA PICARELLO French Student Council Budget Committee MRS. LOUISE SELTZER Spanish (Que ' pasa, eh? Miss R. Sgro tries to find out what gives Berlin ist 8000 km. dort druben. Mr. E. Unger stops his read- in a Spanish class. ing in a German class to indicate how far away Berlin is. 22

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Social Studies MR. LOUIS LANZALOTTO Advanced History History Social Studies Department Chairman Curriculum Directions Committee Track Coach MR. DALE CARLBERG, JR History Political Science World Government Curriculum Directions Committee Sophomore Soccer Coach Lettermen ' s Club MRS. ETHEL GAMBLE History National Forensic League MR. JOHN GRAIG History Civics MR. RICHARD COHEN History Economics Tennis Coach MR. JOSEPH FRITZINGER History Civics Projects Committee Yes, history is relevant. Enabling students to see how yesterday ' s record influences today ' s life, the Social Studies Department under¬ takes the task of informing its audience of the times of past generations. All students are required to study American History for two years. Last year, a new program was initiated by Mr. L. Lanzalotto, depart¬ ment chairman, which allowed sophomores to take American History I along with juniors. Both this approach and the advanced American History II course have made their debut this year. Particularly appealing is the latter since it leads to independent studies. Another newly-instituted plan is the division of the study of American His¬ tory into units dealing with concepts and socio-economic patterns rather than with time periods. Each history teacher has researched and prepared a different unit. Rounding out the departmental offerings are the courses in psychology, sociology, world government, political science, economics and economic geography. To highlight this year ' s classes, Mrs. Seager, a representative of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, presented a first-hand report about the condition of the Indian, the forgotten American. As a result, both students and teachers were left with a more realistic picture of the plight of this minority group. MRS. JANICE HANAHAN History Assistant Senior Class Adviser 24 MR. BRUCE R. JANKOWSKI History Give me liberty or give me death . . . but, give me a raise! Mr. Anthony Latevola addresses his history class in his best oratorical stance.