Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Tapestry of Technology Mr. David G. Miles Ms. Ann Nardo Advanced Physics Biology Physics Bridge Club Mr. Sanford Schepps Bio-Medical Techniques Chemistry Mr. Charles H. Stiteler Advanced Chemistry Chemistry Chemisty Club Science and technology play an ever-increasing role in our society. In order to fill each student’s needs in these areas, the Science department at Paramus High School offers a diversified course of study. For those students who do not include college in their future plans, there is non-college Biology which is usually offered on the tenth grade level. Students who do intend to continue their studies may enroll in the regular college Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses. Recognizing the fact that some people’s interests and capabilities may exceed those of the regular students, the Science department also has courses available in Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, and Advanced Physics. Two new courses have been added to the curriculum this year. They are Chemistry II and Bio-Medical Techniques. Next year two half year courses, Horticulture and Man-Made world will be introduced. This year many trips have been undertaken by students within this department, in order to extend the research that is done in class. Those placed that were visited include hospitals, animal shelters, and F.D.U. Here students were able to learn about and use many different pieces of research apparatus which our own school does not have available. There is also a new study center within the school where students can work on projects, view films, or get extra-help. Through the addition of new courses and equipment, the Science department of Paramus High School, under the direc¬ tion of Mr. G. Castner, is continually striving for improvement towards perfection. Are you sure?” Mr. Long asks of a student in the Physics lab during a discussion period. 29

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Science • • • Mr. Gervase F. Castner Biology Department Chairman Mr. Victor Amendolara Advanced Biology Biology Mr. Arthur Anderson Biology Miss Anne L. Behr Chemistry Student Council Sunshine Committee Remember? Do you recall the chaotic condition of the new physics labs in September of 73? “Do you think they will do better with this experiment than the last one?” Mrs. Giguere, Lab assistant, and Mr. Stiteler, Chem¬ istry teacher, discuss the preparations for an assignment in the new chem lab. Miss Beverly Rose Ann Carnish Biology 28 Miss Joann T. Garbarino Advanced Chemistry Chemistry Mr. Richard G. La Manna Advanced Biology Biology Mr. Charles M. Long Physics Physical Science Lighting Crew

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Business • • • Mr. Louis DiTaranti Typewriting Department Chairman Mrs. Patricia Catenaro Typewriting Stenography Secretarial Office Practice Mr. Anthony D’Ambrosio Consumer Education Typewriting Bookkeeping Mrs. Cathryn M. Graff Shorthand Office Practice Gregg Notehand Junior Varsity Cheerleaders “Oh, you know perfectly well what I mean!” gestures Mr. Rapp as he strikes a characteristic pose in a class on Business Law. Through the efforts of Mr. L. DiTaranti, this department attempts to educate students for well paying positions in the business world as well as giving college-bound students an oppor¬ tunity to learn some extra skills such as personal typing and notehand. Two important work-study programs, valuable to many stu¬ dents, are now in effect at Paramus High School. One is the “Distributive Education” program, which enables students to spend their mornings in school studying shorthand, bookkeeping, and other related subjects, and in the afternoon to put to work what they have learned. Another is the “Cooperative Office Education”, in which students are employed as part-time help and can work in an office using their skills. Thus, students can pursue their future careers in addition to obtaining knowledge in class. This year, the Business department has added another innovation to their curriculum. It is called the “Steno Lab.” This pertains to students studying shorthand. Students can operate a cassette tape recorder which enables them to take dictation at speeds from 50 to 150 words per minute. This indi¬ vidualizes instructions and aids both student and teacher. Mr. Dolph H. Haug Unit Record Data Processing Bookkeeping Bowling Miss Dolores M. Lowry C.O.E. Coordinator Stenography Secretarial Practice Office Practice Color Guard 30