Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Mr, David H. Broffman • • • Mr. David H. Broffma n Principal Having seen indication of your sound judgment in decision making, I have been impressed with the quiet effective leadership which has exemplified the unity of this class. I wish you continued success in your life ahead. We at Paramus High School feel that we have played an important part in the development of your adolescent years, and we believe we have formed a mold for a wholesome and rewarding life. With each passing year this copy of the DELPHIAN will take on increased significance as you become involved in the obligations and challenges of your new life. Nostalgic sentiments associated with your high school days and graduation will fade quickly into the past. Your yearbook, however, will help recapture many pleasant events, places and friends, so treat it with kindness and respect. One day you will consider it among your fondest possessions. David H. Broffman, Principal Paramus High School 12

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Pillars Of Help And Strength Mr. John J. LeRose Coordinator—Pupil Transportation Pupil Information Services Graduation! It is an exciting, a sobering, an uncertain time. The future is steadily thrusting itself upon you and you can’t make it stop or slow down. You need more time to prepare yourself to deal with it. You ask yourself if this is really the field in which you want to work or the kind of college you want to attend. You want to explore these areas more carefully, talk to your friends a little more about your plans, maybe even talk to your parents, but there just doesn’t seem to be the time. There is indeed some anxiety mixed with the excitement. But this is the way life has always been. There are very Mr. Joseph P. McDonough Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning few certainties, so few finalities. Maybe the lack of absolutes, the constant change are what really make life so interesting. And, probably more than anything else, you want an interesting life. So, if you can accept this world as one in which change is a certainty then you are well equipped. And if warm regards and best wishes will help, you can be sure you have them in abundance. Mr. Joseph P. McDonough Mr. John J. LeRose Planning Humanitarian Services Mr. G. Thomas Occhipinti Acting Coordinator Pupil Services Under the excellent direction of Acting Coordinator G. Thomas Occhipinti, the Child Study Team is designed to help the individual student to cope with the various problems that he or she faces. It works as a triumvirate, using the academic, social, and emotioned levels. Its goals are to help students to reach their pinnacle in intellectual achievement, to work closely with teachers and classmates, and to develop a sense of pride about themselves which they will keep throughout their lives. BACK ROW: Mr. G. Thomas Occhipinti (Acting Coordinator), Mrs. E. Reimer, Mr. J. Melcer, Mr. R. Pekmezian, Mrs. J. Feltman, Mr. G. Borer, Miss P. Eisenberg. FRONT ROW: Mrs. E. Rock, Mrs. G. Salnick, Mrs. M. Parnass, Miss C. Kasabian. 11

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Providing A Hearty Spirit! BACK ROW: Glen Fishman, Colin Wrench, Steve Richardson, Bob Pappalardo, Russ McNamee, Hank Rottenberg, Steve Hershey, Marie Adler, Paul Rotella, Mitch Fass. SECOND ROW: Sue Jacobs, Nancy Hyder, Lloyd Levin, Linda Celentano, Drew Britcher, Anne Pellegrini, Beverly DiTaranti, Stuart Laermer, Russell Westrich. FIRST ROW: Ricky Esterow, Debbie Ratner. SITTING: Scott Walode, Mr. Broffman, Dave Bailin, Mrs. Vanderbeek, Mrs. Stem. Serving as a communication link between the administration and a cross section of the student body, the Student Advisory Board is composed of the student leaders in the school. Board meetings are sessions which allow serious criticism of any policy related to the school to be discussed. It is a dialogue group. Any recommendations for changes or action are forwarded to the Student Council. Mr. Broffman heads the Student Advisory Board along with administration department heads and library personnel. Mrs. Betty Vanderbeek serves as competent secretary to the Board. Since September, the following areas have been discussed in various meetings of the Advisory Board. These topics show the wide range of interests covered during these times. Starting with the discussion concerning the increase in the membership of the Honor Society, the Board then held a lengthy dialogue on the issue of the dress code for senior pictures. Next, the program for the visitation of college representatives ,vas discussed. Mrs. Petersen outlined the Advanced Art program at another meeting. At still another session, the SAT Review program was introduced. Then followed the report of the Final Examination Committee. After the holidays, the grade selection of subjects was the topic of discussion. Additional topics included the Science Seminar, Night Athletic events, and the change in the format of announcements. 13