a special presentation of memories honoring our esteemed assistant principal of north plainfield...
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A Special Presentation of Memories Honoring Our Esteemed Assistant Principalof North Plainfield High School
Special Thanks to:
Jo Ann Sorrentino
Jody Sorrentino
Prepared by:
John DeLaurentis, NPHS English Teacher
Ralph Sorrentino
Childhood Memories – Mr. Sorrentino at Age 10
High School Graduation Did you Know?Ralph Sorrentino graduated from North Plainfield High Schoolin 1958
He was voted Most Popularand
Lady’s ManHere’s the pictures…
High School Superlatives
In High School, Ralph Sorrentino participated in Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track.
Mr. Sorrentino held the record for the most touchdowns in one year for 35 years!!
High School Athletics
In Basketball, he played Senior Guard
High School Athletics
Here’s Ralph Sorrentino’s 1958 North PlainfieldHigh School Graduation PhotoHis nickname was“Bubbles”
High School Graduation
Mr. Sorrentino served as a student teacher at North Plainfield High School in 1964-1965
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
He served in a military camp in Georgia in 1965
In July 1966, because of ROTC, he entered the army as a Lieutenant
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
In Vietnam, he was promoted to Captain
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
Mr. Sorrentino received the Bronze Star Medal for his military service
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
In May 1967, he returned home from Vietnam
After only three days home, he was offered a teaching job at North Plainfield High School
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
At North Plainfield High School, he taught…
Physical Education Drivers’ Education
HealthRiflery and Bowling!
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
Students loved Mr. Sorrentino as a teacher. One student even wrote him a thank you note!
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
He also coached Football and WrestlingHere he is watching intently a NPHS game
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
At North Plainfield High School, he eventually became the Athletic DirectorThen he became our beloved Assistant Principal
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts
Here is Mr. Sorrentino with his brother Michael (left) and his son Randy (right)
Behind the Man: Family
Mr. Sorrentino also has a daughter, Jody
Here he is with the car he bought her.
Behind the Man: Family
Here’s Ralph Sorrentino with his
two granddaughters Brianna (left) and Natalie
Behind the Man: Family
With His High School Buddies
Behind the Man: Friends
Bowling again after 40 years!
Behind the Man: Friends
Ralph Sorrentino’s Advice to Teachers:
“A teacher should aim to instill interest in the students by designing hands-on lessons, a variety of instructional activities, integrating technology, and attempting to help every child reach his or her potential.”
Behind the Man: Quotes
Ralph Sorrentino’s Advice to Students:
“You must study because you will need it!”
Behind the Man: Quotes
We wish you a very fulfilling and happy retirement, and we honor you as an icon of North Plainfield!
We will miss you, but you will remain with us in spirit always!
In conclusion, you are a great manand most definitely…
Our Wish to Ralph Sorrentino
Mr. Cool