1. 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 DeLaurentis, NPHS English Teacher

3. 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…

5. 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!!

6. In Basketball, he played Senior Guard

7. Here’s Ralph Sorrentino’s 1958 North Plainfield High School Graduation Photo His nickname was “Bubbles”

8. Mr. Sorrentino served as a student teacher at North Plainfield High School in 1964-1965

9. He served in a military camp in Georgia in 1965 In July 1966, because of ROTC, he entered the army as a Lieutenant

10. In Vietnam, he was promoted to Captain

11. Mr. Sorrentino received the Bronze Star Medal for his military service

12. In May 1967, he returned home from Vietnam After only three days home, he was offered a teaching job at North Plainfield High School

13. At North Plainfield High School, he taught… Physical Education Drivers’ Education Health Riflery and Bowling!

14. Students loved Mr. Sorrentino as a teacher. One student even wrote him a thank you note!

15. He also coached Football and Wrestling Here he is watching intently a NPHS game

16. At North Plainfield High School, he eventually became the Athletic Director Then he became our beloved Assistant Principal

17. Here is Mr. Sorrentino with his brother Michael (left) and his son Randy (right)

18. Mr. Sorrentino also has a daughter, Jody Here he is with the car he bought her.

19. Here’s Ralph Sorrentino with his two granddaughters Brianna (left) and Natalie

20. With His High School Buddies

21. Bowling again after 40 years!

22. 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.”

23. Ralph Sorrentino’s Advice to Students: “You must study because you will need it!”

24. 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…