Tenafly High School - Tenakin Yearbook (Tenafly, NJ)

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E x E Caught again, exclaims Mrs. Joy Vogt. Secretary Mrs. Madeline Rabatin collects an earful. Alf. Zittlcr Oversees Athletic and Administrative Affairs Anyone who has received a phone call request- ing his presence in Mr. Littler's ofhce knows from experience Red's Herce but friendly growl. How- ever, growling at students is just one of Eugene Littler's jobs. Through aclandestine network of spies that is rivalled only by the CIA or the FBI, he manages to keep abreast of Tenafly's ten most wanted delinquents. When unoccupied with his undercover work, Mr. Littler is busy with his athletic responsibilities. Once an Olympic contender and now a board mem- ber of the New Jersey State Athletic Association, Mr. Littler's enthusiasm for track is unsurpassed. However, his new pride and joy, the recently con- structed all -weather track, has forced him to Rnd a new fairway for his goU' shots. Although he had some medical problems this year, Mr. Littler still kept an eye on everything. Even a surgeon's scalpel could not keep 'him out of the halls, and the echo of How you doin', Tiger had hardly faded when he returned to a staff and student body who gladly put out the orange and black carpet for him. w'0413f1i ' Ejyicient Administrative Vice-Principal Eugene Littler clarifies his point.

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Dr. Knueppel Directs the Administration Four years ago, Tenafly High School's potential was as unknown to Dr. Daniel Knueppel as to the class of'76. The novel surroundings, a new princi- pal, and progressive concepts in education, such as Individual Decision Time and student participation in administrative policy, have led to dramatic changes in the atmosphere of T. H. S. these pastfour years. Due to Individual Decision Time, students no longer sit silently in classrooms under the careful scrutiny ofa teacher, but use theirtime to itsfullest potential. Dr. Knueppel's belief in IDT encouraged him tohghtfor and defend it to both the community and the Board of Education. Dr. Knueppel's support ofIDT was due in part to his faith in the students. Continually searchingfor innovative methods to develop student responsibil- ity, he formed a student cabinet which held meet- ings regularly. He also worked to improve his rela- tionship with students through a personal presenta- tion of the school policies to each English class. Students questioned him directly and they in turn received clear answers. Dr. Knueppel feels that most of his implemented changes benejitted the students and he is now work- ing to refine them. Up-coming courses currently being planned, such as Introduction to Psychology, further broaden the students' options. The Hrst class that has spent four years with Dr. Knueppel salutes his efforts. Reliable Mrs. Marx cheerfully informs Dr. Knueppel of appointments. A confused caller amuses switchboard operator Mrs. Margery Schnaars. Principal Daniel Knueppel rejoices in having jinally found a quiet place to reflect upon some new proposals. We, -ij ,,.i in V, V, Receptionist Irene Johnsen battles busy signals and welcomes visitors.

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Guidance Ifezfalnes ,llrannd tne indent Students appreciated and welcomed the Guidance Departmenfs usual helpfulness and improved or- ganization. This year's programming success can be attributed to the combined efforts ofthe guidance counselors, and a computer under the direction of Mr. Douglas McNally. Sharing the underclassmen scheduling, Mr. Charles Penney, Mrs. Elaine Roth- man, Mr. Frank Karpati, and this year's Depart- ment Head Mrs. Florence Wallace helped students to choose their courses, to arrange their schedules to eliminate conflicts, and to consult with parents and teachers for approval or advice. Mrs. Crystal .x . Vrjlil Littler aided the seniors in mapping out their fu- tures by helping them select the right college or the right job. Mrs. Breier, the head secretary, arranged all visi- tor's appointments and college conferences. Mrs. Boyle handled the transfers and schedule changes, while Mrs. Schettig occupied herseU with myriad of senior transcripts. fi Guidance Counselor Mrs. Rothman reviews an overwhelming situation. Social Worker Mr. Kames contemplates a solution. The great triumvirate, Secretaries Mrs. Shettig, Mrs. Breier, and Mrs. Boyle, arranging appoint- ments and rushing out the mail, form the cohesive force of the Guidance Office. ,.f