Mountainside Eel County Leader Mavtpapers VOL. 27 NO. 30 MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., THURSDAY, JUNE 20, If IS- 3* Two €^1 —- 35 cents Principals leave behind record of excellence Sister Mary Amelia moves on from Lourdes ; Deerfield School's Shapiro instilled lovaltv Bvy SHAWN EVANS ^ "Wjwtfj Each day, just before classes By SHAWN EVANS begin at Our Lady of Lourdes On Friday, the school bells v.ill School, the entire school body is ring oni- last lime for iJeerfield blessed by the reading of a gospel School students as thev race pass over the public address system by tht'ir hrill infkers in s'r.-ih (hf. \;\i one of the students remains of their favorite articles According to Principal Sister which carried them through the Mary Amelia Cetera, these religious 1984-85 school year readings instill values m the Next .September, with the ex students which she hopes they will ccptmn of the eighth graders who carry throughout the day will move on to a-different school, The? gospel is followed by a the ambience will, remain the same morning prayer for people who are for tht' Deerfield students, who vsill in need, and according to the sinter, continue their educational en- this brings about a very personal deavors at the borough's public touch. school That has been her mission for the There will be one major change past five years as principal of the though private Mountainside school, which Principal Allan J Shapiro will no was established on the foundation of longer he seated at his desk Christian values: to instill the After devoting a total of Hi years of proper teachings in her children. knowledge and experience, throughout the school system, But her teachings at the Catholic Shapiro has decided to retire to a school have ended as she prepares to follow a call to a higher academic less "vigorous" way of life level. Shapiro will remain at the school until next Friday, at which time his The sister plans to transfer to role will be carried on by James A Caldwell College and assume the Johnson Jr who is presently a fourth responsibilities as academic course grade instructor at the .school counselor in continuing education. Johnson was appointed by the Board She explained that she formally of Education in April resigned as Our Lady of Lourdes A former instructor and chairman principal in Jauary SISTER AAARY AMELiA CETERA, O.P. of the social studies department at "That is the time the archdiocese Arts High School in Newark, Shapiro asks if you are going to renew the West Caldwell public schools. have been very successful left in 1969 to take on the role as contract — I decided then that I After serving as principal in the "We had a very special principal of Deerfield's summer would not. My decision was based on academy on the Caldwell campus, relationship I've worked closely school the fact that 1 have completed five Sister Mary Amelia came to Our with the faculty, the board, the Following September of that year, years here and I felt a need for Lady of Lourdes in 1980. Home/School Association and the Shapiro said he assumed the duties change," she said. While here, she accomplished parents And I have tried not to of vice principal which he held for 10 The college, founded in 1939 by the numerous achievements including make my office the seat of years until June 1979 Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, the establishment, of all-day kin- disciplinary action," she said. "In that 10 year period, I tried to offers a blended liberal arts dergarten, which she said has really instill in the students good citizen- curriculum. succeeded in preparing the children The sister is looking forward to ship, pride in our school and a sense Although her new' duties will vary for the primary grade levels. her new endeavors and plans to of loyalty to the community," greatly, the college will be like a Also, as part of the archdiocese, bring with her a wealth of deter- Shapiro said second home to her. she had to complete a five-year plan mination and experience. In July Of 1979, Shapiro took over Not only did she graduate from for the school and was successful in "I think one of the probi*n» In- the principal status of Desrfia|d Caldwell College with a B.A. In achieving most of the goals she volved with being on a college without the aid of a vice principal English, but she served as chair- outlined in a period of only three campus is that you are removed "I ran the school alone to the person of the Education Department years. from actual society — but 1 will go present time with the exception of for nine years, taught as a college Other proud achievements include back with a very real picture of the one year, between 1982-83 when we professor for 20 and served as the implementation of an art and state of education and a renewed combined with Beechwood School; director and instructor of the computer program, and in con- commitment. I realize the values of then we reverted back, " he said ALLAN J, SHAPIRO, leaves for quieter life college's reading program. junction with the efforts of the school teachers and their deep com- Beechwood was the former kin- Moreover, she developed a board, a new playground was mitment and high ideals," she said. dergarten through fourth grade students/principal lunch period, hi' "I've been a part of all of them." curriculum for the college's degree provided. She added, "I think this (the school in the borough, which Shapiro said, . he said program B.A. in education as well as She is also very proud of the fact move) gives me a special sensitivity said he consolidated with Deerfield In spilt' of his manv ac an internship program in that each year the students take part as to what people should be getting "without any complications at all." The lunch period consisted of 10 cornplisments, and the memories collaboration with the Caldwell and in two plays, which so far at least. in their education in theiradult life ' different students meeting and that he will carry with him. Shapiro The hallways at Our Lady of A modest man who steers clear of eating with the principal to give said it was time for him to move on Lourdes are now empty as the many of the more controversial them the opportunity to discuss any to a quieter way of lift1 Inside story In Focus students bid their farewells to the topics such as the widely discussed subject they desired ' "Nobody chased me —'it was my principal last week. idea of combining the roles of "This was very successful, but as I . decision to go But just because I'm Editorial .-. Page 4 Bicycling is the most popular principal and superintendent, became more involved I had to leaving the school system doesn't outdoor activity in the state, One of the few things that stands Photo forum . Page 4 Shapiro enthusiastically reminisces discontinue this practice - it was mean III remain idle I'want to get according to the New Jersey out in the quiet summer corridors is about some of the accomplishments just too much," he said my feet on the ground and defimteh Social . .-. Pages9-11 Division of Travel and Tourism. a huge painting of Pope John Paul, he is proudest of. Other accomplishments include keep busy hut not as vinornush, he For details, see Focus Page l. with his arms spread wide as if to the establishment of a computor added •, . Horoscope ...-....•.: Page 4 "As principal, I instituted an open- Obituaries ...;... Page 12 welcome those who enter door policy for the students and program along with his support and "I will cerlamh carry with me Lottery Page 4 Or, to wish Sister Mary Amelia a Sports ..... .. , . Pages 14-17 parents. Also, another program assistance with the Gifted and nice, wonderful memories I've Calendar Page 4-6 fond farewell which was pretty innovative was the Talented program worked with very wonderful people" Family establishes fund in memory of victim Robert Carell's family remem- family members and co-workers ot knou that other victims ot trauma bers him best for his loye of life, a C'arell at Hooper Homes Inc , a iirm mas live because of their generosity love that was reflected in his af- based in Baskin Ridge where he of spirit, " he said fection for children and animals, his worked for 17 years .Heaton scud she is working on avid interest in athletic events and The fund will be used to support plans tor .i five-mile marathon in the his involvement in his work and the continuing education o! fall to raise more money for the community paramedics, nurses and physician*, trauma fund And though the :J9 year-old as well iiw lor tht' purchase ot The event, according to Heaton, is Mountainside resident died in lifesaving equipment Used in tin1 a particular^ appropriate way to September, efforts in his memory care of trauma patients, according remember her fiance, whose special may now enable others like him to to I)r Trooskin. who was one ol interest was fitness and who par- live ('areH's physicians ticipated in several Garden State On Sept 24, four days after The fund will also support trauma marathons each year She said she physicians performed emergency related research thai physicians has plans for other fundraising surgery following an • automobile hope will result in the improvement events to provide ongoing support accident in East Brunswick, C'arell of In specialized core necessary to for the trauma fund died at Middlesex General , keep trauma victims alive "Bob was a doer." she noted "I University Hospital.