Paramus High School - Delphian Yearbook (Paramus, NJ)

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Shrewd Problem Solvers Back Row: G. Thomas Occhipinti, Director, Jay Melcer, Social Worker, Eva Sandrof, Social Worker, Richard Pekmezian, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Dr. Gary Borer, Psychologist, Michael Carluccio, Psychologist. Front Row: Nancy Geyer, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Judith Feltman, Psychologist, Elsie Rock, Secretary, Ethel Reimer, Secretary. Guided by Mr. Thomas G. Occhipinti, the Student Per¬ sonnel Services are designed to assist students in coping with and overcoming the many problems which may evolve during their educational careers. Among the goals of the Student Personnel department are helping the stu¬ dents to achieve a high level of academic accomplish¬ ments, establishing productive pupil-to-teacher relation¬ ships, as well as developing a lasting feeling of self-satis¬ faction within the students themselves. With these ideas in mind, the Student Personnel Ser¬ vices, through interaction with the surrounding communi¬ ty, are able to further the development of all students involved. Tom Occhipinti Director 11

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Parent Council To bring interested parents, students, and faculty together in order to reach a common goal is the primary function of the Paramus High School Parent Council. These dedicated parents help to familiarize other parents with the curriculum and encourage them to become involved in current activities. Led by the President, Mrs. Bobbie Heyer, and Mrs. Eileen Pyle, the Secretary-Treasurer, the group meets every six weeks with Mrs. Adele Stern to discuss what events are occurring in Paramus High School. Some of the informative events which the Parent Council is responsible for are Back- to-School Night and Career Night. Members of the Param¬ us High School Parent Council try to raise money each year so that they can give a scholarship to a worthy student. Bobbie Heyer, President Paramus Educational Council With its concern for the Paramus Schools and its relationship to the community, the Pa¬ ramus Educational Council serves as a link be¬ tween the different facets of the educational system and the community’s needs. Composed of parents, teachers, administrators, and stu¬ dents, the Council serves as a forum for each group, thus uniting their various opinions in order to improve the present system. Discussion of legislation pertaining to education occupies a portion of the council’s monthly meetings. Among the councils many activities and re¬ sponsibilities is the annual scholarship show, in which they raise money to aid deserving stu dents in continuing their education. Betty Eckhardt, Secretary, Ann Volpe, President, Kathy Altobello, Vice-President 10

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