East Rockaway High School - Rock Yearbook (East Rockaway, NY)

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★ ★★★★★ HARRY HARMS During tho English 12 presidential campaign, some witty student devised the slogan which (its Harry to a T Voto for Harms, the man who charms. If the day seems gloomy, up pops Harry whoso sayings no one can roslal without smiling. Master of all situations is this gontloman who came into the cast of The Royal Family only two weeks before the performance, yet managed to give a creditable characterization, and to leavo with his fellow actors the impression of a good sport and a good fellow who was ready to turn his hand to painting scenery, finding props, or struggling over the proper amount of verve for his kisses with the leading lady. • French Club 4; Bowling 4; Ye Oldo Bachelors 4; Business Manager of Rock 4; The Royal Family 4. GEORGE HICKERSON At squaring and cubing in the Coach's mathematical classes, George is a whiz but competing in a swift ping-pong match is his favorite pastime. Our amiablo rod head, who can blush instantaneously when called on for a French translation, aims to bo as fleet a3 Glen Cunningham in the 100 yard dash. • Radio Club 2 3; Airplane Club 1 2; Courier 2; Rock 4; Rock Rivalry 3 4; Table Tennis 3; Ye Olde Bachelors 4. EVERETT HICKS . Ev lifts his cloak of comedy when he takes charge of Hi-Y discussions as its Vice-President or when he is rushing here and there searching for engagements for tho Cavaliers , to prove that he Is capable of other things besides giving us a laugh. In real life he is as amusing as he was in his role of tho moonshiner. • Courier 1 2 4; Dramatic Club 1 2 4; Hi-Y 3 4, Vico Prosident 4; Rock 4; Tho Royal Family 4. ROBERT HOLMES -One of the “gang who grow up on Mill River, ever-grinning Bobby spends his time imitating popular radio singers, particularly Bing Crosby. When he is not thinking of jokes about his pals Cliffy or Fritz, he is handling a basketball or baseball with affection and skill, but when asked a question in history class, Bobby immediately becomes inarticulate. • Traffic Cops 4; Glee Club 1 2; Mlnstrol 1; Dramatic Club 1 2: Airplane Club 1; Freshman Basketball 2; Rock Rivalry 2 3; Varsity R Club 4; Varsity Baskotball 3 4; Ye Olde Bachelors 4. MARION HULSE -Marion is the girl with the friendly brown eyes, whose willing hands and skillful planning have been the deciding factor in many a tea prepared by the home economics department. She has the essential qualities of a fine homemaker—skill in sewing and cooking, loyalty, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation of the happiness that a simple but strong philosophy of life can bring. • Rock Rivalry 2 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 1; Dramatic Club 1. EVALYN JELLEY—Ev is the girl with the constant twinkle in her eye and incessant smile about her lips who may be seen kicking up her very skillful heels in a jitterbug contest, or in her more sedate moments, knitting a canary yellow or bright blue sweater for herself, or a white one for Tommy. No discussion of Ev should neglect her mermaidish interest in swimming,- her Australian crawl is the envy of all reclining sun-bathers. • Hockey Honor Team 4; Hockey 2 3; Basketball 2 3; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Baseball 2 3; Glee Club 1 2; Dancing Club 1; Skating Club 1. 15

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★ ★★★★★ SHEILA GALLAGHER Lot not her petite stature fool you, for In this lass thoro Is a carload of ambition which wo can readily soo from hor choor-leading. Sheila's year book picture only lends her more praiso. She is an ardent movie fan and is vory seldom seen without Fran . Her follow studonts in cooking class will always remember the time she demonstrated how to break and separate an egg. without any egg. • Glee Club 1 2; Cheerleading 4; Minstrel 1: Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Skating Club 1; Dancing Club 1: Courior 4; The Rock 4. HENRY GERBERDING Menry's musician's hands suggest his greatest interest—music. Operetta goers have relished his clear, sure baritone voice but probably do not know that ho composes molodios of his own. Known as a clown during rehearsals, some day ho may play the role of tho famous operatic clown, Pagliacci. Besides doing his school work creditably. Henry finds time to build gas model aeroplanes and sing in the Gordon City Cathedral Qioir. • Orchestra 2 3 4; Spring Concert 3 4: String Quartette 3; Choral Club I 2 3 4; Boys' Glee Club 3 4: The Gondoliers 2; The Mikado 3; Pinafore 4; Rock Rivalry 3 4; Dramatic Club 1; Airplane Club 34. Secretary 4. JOSEPH GLEASON Fun-loving Joe is one good reason why the boys out for athletics are kept in high spirits. Many of his imitations are famous but best known is the one of Rodney the Rock in the Muggs McGinnis comic strip. Whon the Rock went to press. Joe was exhibiting his new model T. Ford and calculating how he could buy a license and still have enough money left for gas. • Baseball 1 2 3 4; Basketball 3 4; Football 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 1 2 3 4; Soccer 2; Gym Team 1 2; Varsity R 2 3 4; Minstrel 1; The Gondoliers 2. PLATON GOUTAS Good-natured Platon has a keen mind that understands the intricacies of aeronautical terms. When you hear him explaining the theories of super-charged engines and aerodynamic friction, you understand why he wants to be an aeronautical engineer. Another favorite diversion is the telling of William Greis' most recent scientific exploits, for instance, of the time Greis the Genius disposed of the leaves on his sidewalk by blowing them up. Platon also likes to shoot clay pigeons in off moments when he is not fashioning model aeroplanes. • Model Aeroplane Club 1 2 3 4, Vice President 4. WILLIAM GREIS Willie is the hold-that-pose type. During one chemistry period the class climbed to the roof so that Willie might take some unique shots. Never a dull moment when the candid camera and its best friend are around! Some day. our groat scientist will be recognized for his work. Wherever he goes, so goes his briefcase, which contains everything from a bottle of sulphur to a developing kit. • Courier Photographer 1 2 3 4; Rock Photographer and Business Staff 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Publicity Manager for The Royal Family 4. ELAINE GRIFFEN -Griff is an All American girl athlete. She can sock out a home-run on the baseball diamond, swing a hockey stick, slam a ping pong ball right into the corner where you're sure to miss it. or sink a basket with equal skill. In spite of her long list of sport activities, wo realize she is no onesided athloto when wo notice tho National Honor Socioty key she wears and observe her poise in any social gathering. • Table Tennis 3 4; Courier 1 2 4; Hockey 3 4. Honor Team 4; Basketball 12 3 4, Honor Team 4; Baseball 1 2 3 4, Honor Team 4; Soccer 1; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Rho Gamma 2 3 4; National Honorary Society 4; Volley Ball 4; Royal Family 4; Glee Club 1; Dancing Club 1; Track 2; Rock 4; Vioe-Prosidont of Class 3 4; President of Class 2. 14

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ RICHARD JUDGE— Jitterbug Judge is what he is known as these days. For that's exactly what Richie Is—a jitterbug. As for playing the clarinet he's not far behind Benny Goodman, for after having only one lesson on the instrument, he proudly presented his talent by playing Joopers Creepers to the senior high assembly. Very soon we may all be dancing to the swingaroo music of Les Kings famous orchestra. Just so you won't be too surprised— Les King will be none other than Richie Judge. Fronch Club 2 3; Ye Olde Bachelors 4; Rock 4; Handball 3; Bowling 4. BEATRICE KATZ When we see Beetle' engrossed in a good book -whether it be a massive volume with an awe-inspiring litle or a light novel—wo know that she is enjoying herself. Journalism, too. holds charms for this intellectual miss, who charms us with her ably written Courier columns. In her more frivolous moments she uses her sister as a dummy in inventing new and startling hair stylos. It is Beatie who has devoted much of her time to convincing Lynbrook High Students that clam-digging is an honorable profession. Dancing Club .; Dramatic Club 1; Latin C..ub 2: Courior 3; La Socioto Honoralr© 3; Rock 4; National Honorary Society 4; Treasurer 4; Rock Rivalry 3 4. LORRAINE KIELY if East Rockaway were asked to nominate a senior of 1939 as its all American girl. Lorraine might well be the choice for she does all things well- scooping a hockoy ball, acing a ping pong pellet, conversing in giggles with a good friend, heading a committee In club work, getting honor marks in Latin, and being vivacious at a party. In addition, she is an attractive person with hor long oyo lashes and somotimes dreamy, somotimos impish expression Dramatic Club 1 2 3 4; Dancing Club 1; Art Club 1 2; Skating Club 1; Riding Club 1; Class Treasurer 1; Courier 1 4: Rho Gamma 2 3 4: Latin Club 3 4-Secretary 3. Vice-President 4; Hi Y 2 3 4; Area Council Representative 3. Recording Secretary 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Rock 4; Hockey 2 3; The Gondoliors 2; Table Tennis 2 3; The Royal Family 4; National Honor Society 4. PETER KILCOMMONS Peter is the kinky-hairod blondo who iovoIs in teasing people and playing practical okos on them. His impudent smile can be counted on to appear at the most grave moment. As ono of East Rockaway's most renownod jitterbugs, ho has shaggod his way 1o competition honors. In fact, generally, life seems a dance to Peter, a hilarious dance to be en oyed. chucklod at, but not to be worried about. Dramatic Club 1 2; J. V. Basketball 3 4; Football 4: Trade 3; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4. DOROTHY KIRCH-Dot is that cheerful little cherub who keeps those around hor feeling liko a bright spring day. regardless of the season. lust think oi that ditty f ou Couldn t Be Cuter ' and you will have a perfect description of her. She amazes hor follow workers by looking charming and unruffled whilo oxploding Tur s in physics c.ass. Nover doos this lively miss havo a moment frw from movie. dance, or party datos • !ames Mfdtoon Hl h 3011001 1 2; E 8 Rockaway High School 3 4; French Club 3 4: Mikado 3; Glee Club 3; Spring Concert 3; Rock Rivalry 4. Girls’ v ralt v Iud 4. SVEND KNACKERGARD- Gentlemanly Sverici is one of the camera devotees of East Rockaway who can toll you why tho picture that you took in the lain won t come out. As ticket-seller, radio artisan, model aeroplane designer, and dependable friend, Svond has few rivals. His admirablo ambition will undoubtedly, bring him whatever he desires most in life. • Radio Club 2 3; Bowling 4; Rock Rivalry 3. 16