Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Our Superintendents ... Simply Grand! Mr. Paul A. Shelly Superintendent of Schools C. P. Snow in his compelling book, The Two Cultures and The Scien¬ tific Revolution, says that today ' s society demands men and women who have the future in their bones. Alvin Toffler, the well-known author of Future Shock, says that we may well be bringing forth a generation of future handicapped students unless we prepare them to cope with the magnitude and the rapidity of change as it occurs in our society. Think, if you will, of the rapid turn of events just since the beginning of the cur¬ rent school year, a war in the Middle East, crises in government in num¬ erous countries, a world-wide fuel shortage, and an economic recession of international proportions. We have, of course, always had change with us but the rapidity and the complexity of change demand more than ever adaptable and flexible citizens who do not become frozen in place when confronted with change, who do not indeed develop a case of future shock. We need citizens who can keep their balance in the face of rapidly changing events but at the same time remain committed to sound principles of honesty and integrity. The class of 1974 faces more than anything the challenge of change. We believe we have given you a good grounding in the skills of com¬ munication which are so vital to maintaining your sense of adaptability. We believe we have also helped you to attain competence in other critical s kill s that you will need to make your way in the world. Most of all, we hope that we have imbued you with some lasting principles and truths that you can apply to your lives regardless of the changing situations you face, lives that will indeed bridge the Twentieth and the Twenty-First Centuries. If we have done this, we have served you well. —Paul A. Shelly Superintendent of Schools As I look back at the 1973-74 school year, I view my experiences as Acting Principal with mixed emotions. It is very difficult to shake the feeling that the close contact with students, faculty and parents that I ' ve had will not continue when I resume my duties as Assistant Superinten¬ dent of Schools. Although I support the comment that the principalship of a high school is one of the most challenging and difficult positions in education today, it is also one that can give a great sense of satisfaction. You have all helped to make this year more than satisfying for me. I ' ve come to the conclusion that Paramus High has been and will con¬ tinue to be one of the outstanding secondary schools in our state. This is obviously a tribute to citizens of this community who have supported education for so many years as well as to the Board of Education, faculty and education leadership displayed by Mr. McDonough and Dr. Dunn during their tenure as principals of this school. I ' m proud to take my place among those who have held the leadership role in this school. It saddens me to realize that my duties next year can never compare with the wonderful feelings generated by working daily with an outstanding administrative team, a great student body and a wonderful faculty. I wish the Class of 1974 great success and happiness—I ' ll miss you all. —Mr. Harry A. Gali ' nsky Assistant Superintendent and Acting Principal Mr. Harry A. Galinsky Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Secondary Education and Acting Principal 10

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Men of the Moment! Mr. John N. Momtemurro President of the Board of Educatio n Mr. Wesley Van Pelt School Business Administration Secretary Mr. Lincoln Koenig Director of Maintenance Mr. Ralph Mele Administrative Assistant Personnel and Administrative Services 9

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Paramus Education Council... The Clearing House With newly elected officials and a new constitution, the Paramus Education Council has been organized this year. Representing all the schools, the new thirty-five mem¬ ber Council includes parents, four teachers, five stu¬ dents, four administrators, and two Board members. Outlined in its constitution are the following purposes of the new organization: to provide an opportunity for the interchanging of ideas and policies between the parent-teacher organizations in the Paramus School System; to provide a place in which parents, students, and teachers can exchange their viewpoints on educa¬ tional matters; to become more cognizant of local, state and national matters that concern the safety and welfare of children; to expand involvement and influence in matters that affect the total school system and com¬ munity; and to establish committees as necessary to engage in projects or studies for the purpose of improv¬ ing the education and welfare of students and the schools in general. These goals are being achieved with the invaluable aid and time spent by the President of the organization, Mr. Louis Lanzalotto; the Vice-President. Mrs. Doreen Ishtam; and the Secretary, Laurie Ganzkow. Back Row: Barry Cohen, Laurie Ganzkow, Mr. Louis Lanzalotto. Front Row: Mrs. Muriel Turetsky, Mrs. Doreen Ishtam, Mrs. Joan Oringer. Child Study Team The Body With A Soul Back Row: Mr. G. Thomas Occhipinti, Psychologist; Mrs. Gloria Salnick, Secretary, Mrs. Phyllis Kordell, Secretary; Mrs. Elsie Rock, Secretary; Mrs. Ethel Reimer, Secre¬ tary; Mr. Michael Carluccio, Psychologist; Mrs. Judith Feltman, Psychologist; Mr. Jay Melcer, Social Worker; Mr. Gary Borer, Psychologist. Front Roiv: Dr. Benjamin Bar¬ barosh, Assistant Superintendent; Miss Phyllis Eisenberg, Social Work; Mrs. Marie Parnass, Psychologist; Mr. Richard Pekmezian, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consul¬ tant. Dr. Benjamin Barbarosh Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Working with students in an attempt to help solve their personal problems is the goal of the Child Study Team. Dr. B. Barbarosh, Assistant Superintendent for Public Services, and the members of the Study Team provide personal counseling, private and seminar discussions, and special testing. Students find it easy to talk and relax in an atmosphere where there is a good rapport with the counselor. Students who attend any of the Paramus Public Schools may take advantage of the services offered by the team. 11