Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 9, 2013 Waldwick High School prepares a week-long celebration Waldwick High School Class of ’88 alum Joe Orlak is heading his alma mater’s gala event next week in commemoration of the school’s 50 th anniversary. Well-wish- ers, including alumni and Waldwick resi- dents, will gather at the Brick House, 179 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. “I am part of a group of alumni working with the high school administration and fac- ulty to plan the weeklong celebration. As a group we felt that a celebration to highlight the great things that have occurred at WHS over the years was important. The commu- nity has been very supportive, and we look forward to a wonderful week of activities for all our community members, current and former faculty, and WHS alumni,” Teachers (continued from page 13) He observed, “You know you’re get- ting old when you have a former student’s grandson in your class.” Robin Marsiglia Subject: Physical Science and Biology Year Started: 1984 Before she became a Waldwick High School teacher, Marsiglia was a student there. She remembered the crazy fashion trends from the students during her time. “For girls, the Candies platform shoes were very popular as well as short shorts. Guys even wore platform shoes, too. Also, guys actually were into blow drying their hair,” she laughed. Several classes have fallen out of fashion over time, and some are no longer offered. “Back when we had the auto shop and metal shop, many students were interested in fixing their cars, and it was a pretty cool Robin Marsiglia class,” Marsiglia said. During her sophomore year, Marsiglia and her classmates signed a petition. said Orlak, who is also a member of the Waldwick Board of Education. He directed anyone interested to the Waldwick School District web page, www.waldwick.k12. nj.us , which has all the details about the school events and the dinner celebration. The dinner is $85 per person, and seat- ing is limited. Alumni and friends are invited to attend. Contact Orlak for infor- “Four of us girls petitioned the super- intendent to be on the boys’ track team,” she explained. Thanks to their effort, a girls’ track team was established during her senior year. Evelyn Pagano Subject: Business Classes Year Started: 1988 “What drew me to teach here at Waldwick was how the community was very close and everyone knew each other. When I started teaching everyone was very nice,” Pagano said when asked why she wanted to join the district’s staff. Having taught in the business depart- ment for 25 years, she has seen a number of changes. “In business, we no longer offer short- hand [steno] and typing. We also no longer offer any record keeping classes,” Pagano explained. As the years progressed, it became more acceptable for women to pursue a variety of jobs, and the nature of business procedures and courses evolved. (This article by Waldwick Echo Staff mation, payment, and reservations via e- mail at jeorlak15@gmail.com or call him at (201) 906-1499. Homecoming is scheduled for the fol- lowing night, Friday, Oct. 18, and will include a tailgate party. On Saturday, Oct. 19 members of the National Honor Society will provide tours of the high school com- plex from 9 to 11 a.m. Evelyn Pagano Writer Franchesca Romero was reprinted with permission and has been edited to suit Villadom TIMES’ style.)