Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Informative Issues Mrs. Evelyn Emerson U.S. History I, America Strives Toward World Peace, Economic Problems “GAMBLE-ing comes to N.J.” Mr. Joseph E. Fritzinger U.S. History I, Advanced Place¬ ment History, Paramus Early American Society Mrs. Ethel Gamble Sociology, Advanced U.S. History, Debate Club Miss Cathy Gillman Personal Experience Program, History I, II Mr. Steven Goldman U.S. History I, Interpreting History through the Arts, Twentieth Century Change in America, Student Council Advisor, American History Travel Club Mrs. Jean La Corte American History I, Crime Justice Mr. Anthony A. Latevola U.S. History II, Black American History, Twentieth Century Change in America, Box Office Sales Mr. Walter R. Mowle Psychology II, U.S. History I, Tutorial History, Psychology Club, J.V. Soccer Dennis Sweeney U.S. History II, Religion in America, Philosophy, Football Coach, Wrestling Coach, Track Coach, P.H.S. Athletic Club Mrs. Stephanie Sylva U. S. History I, II, National Forensic Club 27

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Social Studies Mr. Louis Lanzalotto Social Studies Department Chair¬ person, Advanced U.S. History II, Track and Field Coach Ms. Rosanne Bostonian Biology, Psychology I, Varsity Softball Mr. Dale L. Carlberg, Jr. U.S. History II, Contemporary Social Problems, Political Science, World Government, Bicycle Club Throughout the year the Social Studies department has been busy re-examining all courses and redoing all the mini-courses. Mini-courses will be changed in length — classes will be increased from one marking period to semester (half-year) courses. Courses will now have broader themes of study. For example, the elective of Crime and Justice is now the American Legal System — a course which will deal with criminal, corporate, consumer, and family law. Students can also include in their schedules such courses as Religion in America, Contemporary America, and a course in American Culture. However, students will not be al¬ lowed to take these electives in lieu of regular American History. Based on the results of a survey taken this year, the entire ninth grade history program is being re-exam¬ ined and revamped. In addition to the results of the survey, the history program will be changed according to the feelings of the Social Studies staff and the needs of students. Three new teachers were welcomed into the depart¬ ment: Mrs. Evelyn Emerson, Mrs. Jean LaCorte, and Mr. Anthony Devins, who also teaches at Westbrook. With Mr. Louis Lanzalotto as its chairperson, the main theme of the Social Studies department is the humanization of the individual in society. If a student is given some historical background it is hoped that he or she uses it to improve society’s well-being. Mr. A1 De Filippo American History John S. Dublanica American History I, Mass Media Studies, “Forum 26 “Pick a card — any card, Mr. Goldman.

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Foreign Languages . . . Mrs. Amelia B. De Lauro Department Chairperson, Ad¬ vanced Spanish III, Open Door Program, Rotary Scholarship Miss Mary Beilina Italian III, Advanced Italian III, IV, French III Miss Gladys Filippone French I, Advanced French III, Advanced Placement French, Student Action for Education Under the leadership and guidance of Mrs. Amy DeLauro, the Foreign Language department is enjoying a period of growth and success. Students are offered courses in six languages: French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. In addition to regular and advanced levels, the department also offers Advanced Placement courses in Spanish, French, and German. Learning is aided and supplemented in several ways. In order to acquaint students with different pronunciations, teachers quite often exchange classes for several days. Members of the department have accompanied interested students to Spain and Italy during spring vacations. International House, the foreign study center, is located at the end of the 200 corridor and is open every period to all students for enrichment and remedial work. In a world where communication is indispensable and important, the foreign language department plays a key role. 28