Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School - Tower Yearbook (Rumson, NJ)

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Librery Courieil Servee Selrweol Helpful Library Council members work diligently dur- ing their study halls and free time to provide students with an orderly, at- tractive place to study. Librarian pages. i ELVA FISCHETTE B.A., Douglass College M.S., Columbia University Due to the addition of many new books by the Home and School Association, the Library Council is busier than ever this year. This group helps Mrs. Fischette by shelving books, working at the charge-out desk, typing cards and labels, and repairing worn covers and Couree Fri ligriterie ifreerwrnerw 23 After becoming acquainted with the school, the freshmen are given basic tips on studying from Mrs. Stockham and Mr. George. Aptitude and occu- pational tests are given and develop- mental reading improves the students' reading skills. They also study occu- pations and psychology. S .... i Apprehension and feelings of uncer- tainty experienced by our newcomers to Regional are gradually dissolved as the seemingly complicated busi- ness of school poli- cy, curriculum and clubs is explained to them.

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WILLIAM PETRICK Mathematics B.S., University of Utah The National Honor Society, under the advis- orship of Mr. Petrick, provides a means of honoring the students who successfully main- tain a 4.5 average. As a service, members tutor other pupils who are having difficulty with their academic work. Graduating seniors attend a spring banquet given in their honor by underclass members, and are entitled to wear a special collar over their commence- ment robes to signify their achievement. Serielars Reeelve Reeegriltleri BARRY P BRADFORD Social Studies B A Alfred University ers University Directed by Miss Kelly and Mr. Bradford, the l-listory Honor Society Organlzahons exists for the purpose of encouraging scholarship ingpolitical science The club has discussion periods and guest lecturers Each spring the members enjoy a three-day excursion to an historical site

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Meth Teeeriere Supplement Many extra tasks befall Mr. Botti who, as head of the Math Department, tries to make it work as one teacher instead of many. He observes classes, devises the department's budget, and takes inventory of the books. At meetings he discusses problems such as grading and course weaknesses with the other math teachers. NELLIE NODDINGS Mathematics A.B., Montclair State College Meeting weekly on Wednesday after- noons the Math College Board Club is supervised by Mrs. Noddings. The students ask questions and attempt to solve them among themselves. Mem- bers have a review text book which contains problems similar to those given on the College Board Examina- tions. The club is open to seniors during the first semester and to juniors the second. THOMAS J. BOTTI, JR. Mathematics Department Chairman A.B., St. Peter's College M.A., New York University Enthusiasm is given to diverse extra-curricular activities as RegionaI's math teachers as- sume their double roles as coaches, advisors and club sponsors. Energetic twirlers, proud Varsity letter winners, future military prospects and conscientious math scholars all benefit from their support.