Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Diplomas Mrs. Irma Leeds, a graduate of Hunter College, and presently employed with the Bergen County Special Services, serves on the Paramus Board of Education because she is interested in supplying appropriate and meaning¬ ful education to all students attending the Paramus School System. Mrs. Leeds is also concerned with and actively involved in the legislation passed in Trenton that affects our school district. Maintaining meaningful com¬ munications with all students and residents of Paramus is another one of Mrs. Leeds’ many interests. Mrs. Irma Leeds Former President of the Board of Education, Mr. Harvey Schaffer, is a vice-principal of Forest Hills High School. When asked his philosophy of education, Mr. Schaffer, a graduate of City College, New York, stated: “There must be an educational program that can challenge each student to perform at a level that causes the student to develop to the limits of his capacity. The slow, the average, and the gifted student all require superior teachers.” Mr. Schaffer’s major reason for donating his time and energy to the Board of Education is to assist our school system in implementing this philosophy. After serving six years on the Board, Mr. Schaffer hopes in future years to convince the Board, and the administration, of the need to provide more a challenging and demanding curriculum. Mr. Harvey Schaffer In participating in the policy making decisions of the Paramus Board of Education Mr. William H. Schmidt has had these considerations in mind: Will the policies we adopt: (1) provide an equal opportunity for all Paramus students to reach their highest level of attainment; (2) provide the highest quality of education, that will meet our children’s needs, at a cost which our community can afford; (3) promote and permit the study and ‘responsi¬ ble’ implementation of new methods and ideas of education and instruction which will build upon the solid foundation of proven traditional methods; and (4) will it promote and maintain values and standards which are con¬ sistent with those of our community? Mr. William H. Schmidt According to Board of Education member, Mr. Robert Schulz, the most constructive contribution the Board can make is to educate the students of the Paramus School system so they are able to cope with the complexities of modern day society. Mr. Schulz will continue to strive to see that all students in Paramus receive an education, which will enable them to recog¬ nize their potentials, and develop their abilities to the maximum. Mr. Robert Schulz 7

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Dispensers of . . . Vice-president of the Board of Education, Mr. Kenneth Arnold, is pres¬ ently employed at Wagner Electric Corporation, and is an alumnus of Fordham University. When asked what his philosophy of education is, Mr. Arnold stated: “I believe that our school system should be designed to educate, to the extent of the community’s capability, each child to the maximum of his or her potentials.” Mr. Kenneth Arnold Vice-President When asked his philosophy of education, Mr. Nelson Bellesheim, former President of the Board of Education, stated “that a community should provide an atmosphere conducive to learning that meets the needs of the wide variety of learning abilities represented by the students.” Mr. Belle¬ sheim, a graduate of Dartmouth College, and now employed as a Regional Service Engineer at the Otis Elevator Company, feels that this no easy task, and the best help a School Board can give is to employ and encourage an outstanding administrative staff. Mr. Nelson Bellesheim Mr. Seymour Handel, a graduate of City College, New York, and a teacher in Social Studies, thinks that each student is a unique being, with his or her own special talents and needs. Emphasis must be placed on the individual. As a Board of Education member, Mr. Handel states that each student should be challenged to learn at his or her maximum capacity. Educational systems, such as Paramus, must recognize these differences, and provide a range of guidance and educational programs that will result in each child receiving a maximum opportunity to be successful in school and in life. Mr. Seymour Handel In Paramus we believe that the public school system is the best method of education known at the present time to preserve and improve our democ¬ racy. We espouse democratically organized classrooms where children of varied national, religious, racial, cultural and social backgrounds can learn to value diversity within unity. Paramus schools are charged with providing the best education possible for every Paramus student. Primary responsibility of the school is to further the development of each student physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and morally. To discharge these responsibilities we must help each student to the limit of his or her abilities to think critically, independently, and creatively. To achieve these skills we must offer instruction, guidance and practice in the scientific method, using accurate and up-to-date content. We are seeking genuine understandings. — Milton Katine 6 Mr. Milton Katine

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PC Positive Control Mrs. Anne Ferigno, Mrs. Betty Barron, Mrs. Beverly DiTaranti, Mrs. Elaine Bailin. Familiarizing parents with the curriculum, as well as establishing a closer bond with the staff of Paramus High School, has been the main objective of the Parent Council. According to Mrs. Betty Barron, President of the Parent Council, she and the council have observed many changes in Paramus High School over the past few years; termination of the mini-courses, ninth graders entering the high school, and the implementation of both math and reading programs. Mrs. Barron believes that these changes and others dictate a promising future for Paramus High School and its students. Parent Council plans to continue providing valuable and informative programs, and hopes to continue to assist parents to participate effectively in planning the futures of their children. PEC . . . $cholar$’ Dollar$ Representing all the schools, the Paramus Educa¬ tional Council provides the opportunity for parents, students, and teachers to exchange their viewpoints on educational matters. Paramus Educational Council is involved with matters that affect the total school sys¬ tem and community. Also, the Parent Council has sponsored the annual Scholarship Show, now in its eighteenth year. Each year this show raises a large sum of money which provides scholarships for deserving students. Mrs. Lee Rickenberg, Mrs. Doris Sullivan Co-Chairpersons Paramus Scholarship Show PEC 8