Ralph Sorrentino A Special Presentation of Memories Honoring
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Ralph Sorrentino A Special Presentation of Memories Honoring Our Esteemed Assistant Principal of North Plainfield High School Special Thanks to: Jo Ann Sorrentino Jody Sorrentino Prepared by: John De. Laurentis, NPHS English Teacher
Childhood Memories – Mr. Sorrentino at Age 10
High School Graduation Did you Know? �Ralph Sorrentino graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1958 �He was voted Most Popular and Lady’s Man Here’s the pictures…
High School Superlatives
High School Athletics �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 Graduation Here’s Ralph Sorrentino’s 1958 North Plainfield High School Graduation Photo His nickname was “Bubbles”
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts �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… ü Physical Education ü Drivers’ Education üHealth üRiflery 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 Wrestling �Here he is watching intently a NPHS game
Behind the Man: Biographical Facts �At North Plainfield High School, he eventually became the Athletic Director �Then he became our beloved Assistant Principal
Behind the Man: Family �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: Friends �With His High School Buddies
Behind the Man: Friends �Bowling again after 40 years!
Behind the Man: Quotes �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!”
Our Wish to Ralph Sorrentino 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 man and most definitely…
Mr. Cool
