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

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THE ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Studwell, who with his dignity tempered with humor. has earned the good will of his faculty and the respect of the pupils, finds in Mrs. Marshall a capable assistant known to the faculty as an habitual but kindly practical joker and to the students as an efficient, well-dressed secretary. Mr. Langworthy shows unending patience and consideration as lie spends busy days helping other people solve their problems. Aiding Imn with his secretarial drudgery is Miss Schcmpp., who also keeps vigil in the hall to see that tardy pupils become more prompt. THE ENGLISH TEACHERS From the participial section we have gracious Miss Gordon and Miss Hickman, who, outside of her informal English Classes, has a blithe air that proves her a more than satisfactory advisor for Library Club. A touch of vitality is Miss Kane, whose ingenious mimicing creates a spark of humor in her classes throughout the day. Miss Lin genus’s giggle which permeates her classes reveals her jolly nature Next is Mrs Reilly, the seniors’ premier’’ English teacher, who kept us laughing with her Celtic humor THE IIISTilIIV TEACHERS Teacher of History A. B and C, we think of Miss Cattcrall as a pleasant person, who this past year, has become interested in tennis and skating Hi-Y members know Mr- Joy as a most generous advisor whose classes arc livened by the amusing incidents she can relate. When Mrs. Yettcr takes a vacation from the explorations of Balboa and Drake, she will undoubtedly be seen digging up plants and weeds in her garden.

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FACULTY “School clays, school days. Dear old golden rule days— From class to class we daily roam (And wish and wish that we were home). As you read this section through. Remember, sir, that all we do Is done because of folks like these Who do their very best to please. Although at times we do forget These teachers, we would never let A person think that we don't love Their every help, and push, and shove. And as through life we fight our way Stumbling on from day to day, Then we all shall truly miss The folks of whom you read in this. D. R.

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I II E M A I II T E A E II E II S Since Mr. Davison has become Bimbo's Pop. his interest in piny punt! has Ixren divided, hut it's made no difference in his vehemence for math. Mr. Hoppcn guides pupils patiently through equations and various algebraic expressions with a good humor and gentlemanly manner Besides collecting glass and old silverware. Mrs. Joy helps elementary algebra students to understand the difficult subject of factoring. Mrs. Suits, our attractive piano player, shows an understanding of her arithmetic pupils, which aids Iter in correcting their problems. THE SCIENCE TEACHERS Mr. Hermanson, who teaches students biology, general science and physics, lias won the friendship of his pupils with lus droll good humor and friendliness. Even his sporty new car has not changed his attitude toward pupils he passes on the street. We shall not soon forget Mr Hoppcn s crocodile (Oscar) Nor shall he! This wild animal has been in his care for nearly two years now. Mr. Langworthy, who makes Cltemistry more bearable with jokes, also has sprung more than once an unexpected test which lus caused great consternation. THE I. AIM li LI Alii! TEACHERS Known for her excellent French accent, our traveled Miss Davies, who conducts her French classes in a businesslike fashion, has contributed to the life of French Club with lier powers as an interesting conversationalist. Miss Kane makes her Latin translations lively stones as she interrupts them with jokes and dramatizations. Another teacher who uses the dramatic in her teaching is Miss Langenus, who makes gestures in the true French manner .» she explains about M Pcrrichon. Bourn, Bourn, the clown. She also finds untold amusement in the pupils' translations, which are more often funny than correct.