Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Parent Council . . . Positive Changes Front Row: Beverly DiTaranti, Secretary; Betty Barron, President; Ann Ferrigno, Program Chairperson. Back Row: Olga Maio, Scholarship Representative; Ann Alvarez, P. E. C. Representative; Adele Stem, Vice-Principal in Charge of Cur¬ riculum; Roberta kalgstein. Program Committee. Establishing a closer bond with the staff of Paramus High School and familiarizing parents with the curriculum are the main objectives of the Parent Council. This organization has observed many changes in Paramus High School over the past few years, ranging from the implementation of both math and reading programs to the addition of the ninth grade. Mrs. Betty Barron, President of the Parent Council, believes that these changes indicate a promising future for the high school and its students. In order to assist parents in participating effectively in planning the futures of their children, the Parent Council plans to continue providing valuable and informative programs. PEC . . . Scholarship Show Sponsors Providing the opportunity for parents, students, and teachers to exchange their viewpoints on educational matters, the Paramus Educational Council is involved in areas that affect the entire school system and community. Each year the Educational Council, which represents all the schools, sponsors the scholar¬ ship show. Through the support of members of the community, this production is able to raise a large sum of money which is used to provide scholarships for deserving students. 14 Gail Seligman, President; Beverly DiTaranti, Secretary.

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Our V. I. P.’s People of Principles Adele Stern, our Vice-Principal in charge of curricular and co-cur- ricular programs, is actively involved in many school activities. Mrs. Stern serves as permanent Executive Secretary to the Curriculum Council and is director of the Early Childhood Center in the high school. In addition to these and other important duties, she has initi¬ ated and implemented Careers in the Arts in the high school, a humanities program integrated with career exploration. As well as fulfilling her duties in these areas, she makes her time available to all students and faculty members who seek advice in all aspects of school life. Mrs. Adele Stern Vice-Principal in Charge of Curriculum As Vice-Principal and Headmaster of House 1, Mr. Michael A. Azzolino has many duites, ranging from the evaluation of teachers to dealing with dis¬ ciplinary problems. He is also in charge of student and teacher scheduling, and is responsible for the maintenance of uniformity between schedules and placement of students during the year. Mr. Michael A. Azzolino Vice-President House 1 Aside from his regular duties as Vice-Principal and Headmaster of House 2, Mr. Patrick Cappucci is responsible for the school’s budget, the administration of finances, and the maintenance of the school plant. His work ranges from the issuing of purchase orders to assuring the delivery of all equipment and supplies necessary for the school’s smooth operation. Mr. Patrick Cappucci Vice-Principal House 2 Mr. Thomas J. Verga, Vice-Principal and Headmaster of House 3, is responsible for attendance reports in the High School. He is also in charge of the administration and scheduling of all special programs, and the coordina¬ tion of the commencement exercises. Mr. Thomas J. Verga Vice-Principal House 3

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Our Notable Ladies Mrs. Doris Woardell Secretary to Mr. Broffman Mrs. Joan Brandt Secretary to Mrs. Stern Mrs. Cynthia King Secretary to Mr. Azzolino House 1 Our secretaries provide Paramus High School with competent service. While some secretaries perform the duties of payroll and handle the budget system, others attend to all the records and services and oversee the use of school facilities. Another important group of secretaries provides valuable assistance to the Vice-Principals of various houses. Yet another group offers invaluable service to the department chairpersons. Without their effi¬ ciency, Paramus High School would be lack¬ ing in organization and direction. Mrs. Bertha Styles Secretary to Mr. Cappucci House 2 Mrs. Joan Pappolardo Mrs. Carol Kenny Secretary to Mr. Verga Secretary to Mr. Lanzalotto House 3 Mrs. Sophie Slotkin Secretary to Mrs. DeLauro and Mr. DiTaranti Mrs. Betty Vanderbeek R° w: Mrs. Anne Smolensky, Mrs. Jean Otis, Mrs. Thelma Hards, Ms. Linda Giannan- Secretary to Mr. Sanzari lon i° Ms. Dolores D’Argenio, Mrs. Rita Harper, Mrs. Rosemarie Foran, Mrs. Anne and Mr. Castner Pietrunti, Mrs. Irene Tambouri, Mrs. Catherine Lynn. Front Row: Mrs. Katherine Heger, Mrs. Nellie MacDonald, Mrs. Grace Nutland, Mrs. Rose Schadewald. 15