Tenafly High School - Tenakin Yearbook (Tenafly, NJ)

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Mr. Karpati practices meditation. X-, X Mr. Penny looks forward to another satisfying day x y, . gg-gg gi -312' 5 Energetic Mrs. Littler spends hours surveying prospective colleges for each student. 5 . , fy 1.04. I A cup of coffee and a sunny disposition make Mrs. Wallace's hectic day bearable.

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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

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Progress, A Tribute to Superintendent Dr. Geissinger From 1958 until 1976, Superintendent ofSchools John B. Geissinger has witnessed and promoted progressive changes in the Tenafly School System. During his administration innovations such as vid- eo-tape instruction, open education, and semester programs have helped students reach their maxi- mum potential. Changes within the system include the separation ofCresskill and Tenafly School Sys- tems, athletic advancement with improved equip- f I Superintendent ofSchooIs Dr. John B. Geissinger smiles as he reflects on the changes he has innovated. ment and medical care, the development of a na- tionally acknowledged marching band, and the con- struction ofa new high school. In addition to receiving recognition locally, Dr. Geissinger is nationally distinguished in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. Having served as president ofthe American Associ- ation of School Administrators, he now intends to participate in consultant work with a firm located in Washington, D. C. while residing in Tenafly. As su- perintendent he commands the highest respect and admiration from the community for his outstanding dedication during seventeen years of educational service. The staff and student body wish Dr. Geis- singer well in his future endeavors. Paws:--iii. 1.55-. -. 31... X gg I 75-'91 K-'ifil-.'.' 2-xv--'f :1 1 Tl :ff 2.1 ss'-e:ra1nG.1.r.1-M-'f Board Representatives David Shengold and Mi- chael Remez work on a singing presentation. l 1 Board of Education: Mrs. M. Osborn, Mr. J. Swanson, Mrs. A. Berenson, Mr. W. Hegelein, Board Secretary, Mr. J. Zurlini, Mrs. A. Ratner, Dr. W. Wollam, Assistant Superintendent, Mr. A. Victoria, Dr. E. Gerst, Mr. G. Milanos, Mr. E. Deeb.