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

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1941 volume:

'W; 'if . v CTT- . s5S «� ai 3 ,, '; -V' -•-,’ 3P$ 4 I rl UMI-5 ,9 TtfE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE ’S fKlIOR CLASS OF T ROCtfjVWAY HIGH SCHOOL, EAST ROCKAWAY, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK DEDICATION Urbane and cultivated, our captain is a man to admire. We pugnacious crew members who hurl salty curses at each other when our tempers become aroused can find in him a model of even-tempered gentility and quiet understanding. He is the ship's officer who is famous for his record of never having yelled an order to a subordinate, no matter how serious the infraction. No doughty sea man whose interests end with talk of topsails and jibs is he; his cabin—stacked with the best art books, classical records, oddities and souvenirs from his land travels—reflects the scope of his tastes. Tucked away neatly near his bunk is a complete set of twenty-four records of the opera Don Giovanni, and close to it is his collection of oddities ranging from drawer pulls to old toys. With special coaxing, he may show an interested crew member specimens of his professional work. With luck, he may take out the official tablecloths he designed for the San Francisco and New York World's Fair or the one with historical slogans which graced the table at Governor Lehman's party in the Executive mansion at Albany. Reaching home port, he rushes down the gangplank to the nearest theatre to see Nazimova or the American Ballet in its latest offering or to meet one of his many artist friends. When Broadway's lights have become too dazzling, he drives his streamlined roadster to Massachusetts to spend leisurely days at the farmhouse that was once a Revolutionary inn. Touring the countryside for antiques and tearing down barns are his particular passions. After long healthful days in the good New England air, he finds his fireplace chair a pleasant place to sit as he works on the art textbook he is writing. And so with this gallant man in charge, we can truly say No wind that blew dismayed her crew, or troubled the Captain's mind. DEDICATION TO THOSE WHO SIT AT Our mates, petty officers and capable masters make up the able officers that have brought the S.S. Rock into safe harbor. Our firm admiral, Dr. Studwell, has guided our vessel with a steady keel into the calm waters of knowledge. As we roam the decks on our brisk morning stroll, we smell the tantalizing odor of coffee and we know that our java-loving science prof, Mr. Hermanson, is, as usual, having his morning bracer-upper. The clinking of jars and test tubes belies the fact that Mr. Hoppen is up and about and probably giving Oscar, the alligator, his daily bath. The fast tempo of Mr. Fordham's accomplished musicians cuts through the air to the steady accompaniment of Mr. Carter's morning gym classes. We nearly stumble over two queer looking persons on stools, working on some surrealistic farce just to discover that they aren't from Greenwich village, but rather roaming impressionists from the art classes of Mr. Safford and Miss Duffy. Suddenly passengers come dashing by us with their eyes wet with tears. Curiosity compels us to peer through the port hole. Mr. langworthy's chemistry class is being teared apart by tear gas. The suffering chemists have fled to the whiteness of Miss Cruick-shank's hospital-cabin to be calmed and treated. A door opens—the clicking of typewriters and the command of Miss Barron, '.'Keep your eyes off the keys floats out to meet us. Comment-allez vous? Je suis tres bien-et vous? Another language greets us and the cosmopolitan students of the Miles. Davies and Langenus parlez-en-francais in the American Way. The large cabin on our right opens to the domain of Miss Hickman. In this library, the classics rub shoulders with best sellers and no feelings are hurt. In the history corner we see Miss Catterall delving through a volume of The War Years for some samples of Lincoln's wit to give her History C classes. As we pass on, a dramatic reading of Macbeth interrupts our journey and we turn to see students of Miss Gordon's literary class greatly enjoying the Bard's great masterpiece. Nearby, Mrs. Reilly's enthusiastic description of a verb prepares the junior high school for many verbs to come, while Mrs. Yetter commands the pioneer spirit of the colonists in her eighth grade social studies class. We round a corner and descend upon Mrs. Suits and Mrs. Keyes solving the mystery of x—what for their math classes. We pass on and as we near the mess room a delicious aroma of some savory concoction announces the success of Mrs. Lenz's cooking class. We enter a long cabin and the deafening noise of machinery tells us thatwe are in one of Mr. Lenz's smooth-running shop classes. Mr. Davison and Mrs. Joy take great pleasure in simplifying the labyrinth of math for students and as we pass their department, a long, sunny cabin brings us to the business department where Mr. Halford displays his skill in economics and salesmanship. Miss Rudiger and Miss Tice are instructing their girls in the speed passwork of basketball in the gym while Miss Kane's Latin classes are translating Caesar into We came, we saw, we conquered and thinking of what a marvelous cheer it would make. OFFICERS OF THE S.S. ROCK AND THEIR ASSIGNED POSITIONS ENGLISH Miss Elizabeth Gordon—English 3,4 Miss Mary Kane—English 2 Miss Agnes Hickman—English 3 Miss Adelaide Langenus—English 1 Mrs. Annabelle Reilly—Junior High English LANGUAGES Miss Adelaide Langenus—French 1 Miss Mary Kane—Latin 1,3 Miss Margaret Davies—Latin 1,2, French 2,3 MATHEMATICS Franklin Davison—Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra Mrs. Frances Suits—Junior High Mathematics Mrs. Ethel Joy—Elementary Algebra Frederick Hoppen—Commercial Arithmetic, Junior High Mathematics THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE COMMERCIAL Miss Marjorie Barron—Typewriting, Shorthand 1,2, Secretarial Practice Charles Halford—Salesmanship, Business Management, Business Training, Bookkeeping 1,2 HISTORY Miss Jane Catterall—History A,B,C Mrs. Ethel Joy—History C, Civics, Economic Citizenship Mrs. Elizabeth Yetter—Social Studies SCIENCE Philip Langworthy—Chemistry Richard Hermanson—General Science, Biology, Physics Frederick Hoppen—Junior High Science SPECIAL Carleton Safford-History of Art, Representation, Design, Mechanical Drawing 1,2,3,4 Miss Jane Duffy—Junior High Art Miss Florence Cruickshank—Nurse Mrs. Rosemary Lenz—Home Economics 1,2,6 Junior High Economics Robert Lenz-lndustrial Arts 1, Woodworking, Junior High Shop Miss Elizabeth Gordon—Public Speaking Carleton Safford—Journalism Miss Agnes Hickman—Library Henry Fordham -Junior High Music, Rudiments of Music, Band, Chorus 1941 ROCK STAFF • BUSINESS STAFF Edward Sherman—Business Manager Associate Business Managers Phyllis Campbell — Agnes Freel, • Beverly Boes Barbara Clemente Irwin Deutscher Janet Dunn Mary Gibson Lorraine Hermes Assistants Paul Holmlin Edith Kelley Betty Jane Keyes Warren Patterson Kathleen Smith John Yetter Richard Hall LITERARY STAFF Betty Howell—Literary Editor Loraine McGrath—Associate Editor I I I Assistants Kay Smith Betty Donaldson Barbara Clemente Ann Higgins Anna Dunn Phyllis Campbell Rosemary Mullen Rita Knierim Agnes Freel ART STAFF Lowren West Fred Mott Ralph Reid Roger Mackin • FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Elizabeth Gordon—Literary Mr. Carleton Safford—Art Miss Marjorie Barron—Typing Mr. Franklin Davison—Circulation and Advertising PORT TO PORT A history of the cruise of the class of 1941 We were initiated into nautical life not by champagne but by the constant teasing of the first-class seamen. The home economics room proved a Garden of Eden for our aspiring homemakers. There they learned the gentle art of creaming carrots and threading a sewing machine. Betty Donaldson found the broom closet a perfect hiding place and spent most of her time there. One day, our project was scalloped potatoes which we generously fed to Irwin Deutscher who was unaccountably absent the next day. A familiar sight to all music room inhabitants was Bev Boes sitting demurely with the boys. That was Mr. Fordham's ingenious form of punishment. Roger Mackin amused him self by putting the desks up in room 131 and continually shooting rubber bands at other eighth graders intent on sketching science murals. In those days thoughts of calories and scales never clouded the minds of our females. Those were the days, too, when bag-like garments called chubby dresses were in style. When we made our debut into high school, we became more socially inclined. The girls invited boys to parties and patiently taught them the fundamentals of the two step. We experienced our first Rock Rivalry that year and actually placed third. Certainly we will never forget the igloo built by the class carpenters and our peppy cheerleaders clad in blue uniforms and cellophane skirts. In June, the P. T. A. gave a party to commemorate our graduation. That was the time the big apple was king and the teachers did it with us. Miss Kane really proved herself to be a Jitterbug No. 1. Then came graduation with Betty Jane Keyes as Valedictorian and Muriel Combs as Salutatorian. It was raining torrents, but Mr. Kasold saved the day by meeting us with a large beach umbrella as we entered the building. In the second year of high, many of our scholars were declining verbs and delving into the narratives of Caesar. The French I class also had many aspirants. A popular pastime when we were not learning vocabulary was playing Bingo in French. Woe be unto the pupil who didn't know his numbers! For our second attempt in Rock Rivalry, we selected as a theme Persia and placed second. The girls caught many an eye in their pastel cheesecloth harem costumes. Versatile Ralph Reid suffered great torture for the sake of the class by sitting on a nail-studded board pulled around the gym by fellow Persian Furey. Our able cheerleaders took top honors for the second time with their Woo-Woo cheer. About that time, if a girl didn't own a beer jacket decorated with various masterpieces of art and wear her shirt outside, she was considered old-fashioned. The halls resounded with the tinkle of bells placed on shoes, hair and practically everywhere. When we were juniors, we definitely made ourselves known. Kathleen Smith and Edith Kelley had prominent parts in the senior play and the girls annexed the seniors boys. Juniors, dressed in pajama tops and moccasins, rushed from room to room demonstrating the practicability and economy of magic tablets. They proved particularly successful for writing notes which had to be destroyed quickly! That was the year, too, that we broke the tradition and actu- 12 ally won Rock Rivalry. Our unusual and certainly original theme was Hell ' The cheerleaders were clad in red from head to heel and the boys smeared with red grease paint. Ralph Reid again figured prominently as the head man of the lower regions himself. What excitement when the coveted cup was awarded to the junior class president, Betty Howell! The chief social event of the season was the Deep Purple Prom. Members of the decoration committee worked until seven o'clock and managed to be ready by nine. Barbara Clemente was the envy of everyone when she danced with Mr. Hermanson. We lost only four dollars. This year we have been as gay and daring as ever. We have worn rubber boots, pinafores, jerkins, ear rings, and have even experimented with various hair rinses for the sake of glamour. Even we were surprised to discover our dramatic talent when the class presented Little Women. In Beth's death scene, Rosemary Mullen brought tears to the eyes of the audience of modern sophisticates. Throughout the year we have struggled over the American Observer (we read the jokes) and learned more about the world situation. Habitual residents of the library while securing reference for the senior vocational essays, we still found time to exchange our senior rings. In June, we received free bids to the annual junior prom and attended en masse, the boys in borrowed tux pants and the girls in organdies. Now graduation is approaching. We look forward to it with anticipation and a little regret. We will be saying goodbye to our classmates, teachers, and friends. Each one of us will go his own way. 13 Profession: Crocheting to pots the time away. Peculiarities: Writing witty notes, minding babies and eating chocolate chip cookies. Destination: Secretory Hockey 3; Courier 4; Rock 4, IProfeuion: Reading sport poges in the [library. DOROTHY BARTON Dot Peculiarities: Being bored and nonchalant, disliking the name Edgar, taking life slowly and easily, and never getting ploces on time. Destination: Traveling salesman Profession: Speed typist. Stamp Club 1; Rock Rivalry 1 Trock 2 3. Peculiarities: Easy blush, technique os on able assistant to Mr. Fordham, superintelligence, devotion to Linnie. EDGAR ABRAMS Eddie Destination: Shorthand Champion. Rock Rivalry 1; Chorus 2 3 4; Pinafore 2; Pirates of Penxance 3; Gondoliers 4; Girls' Glee Club 4; Rho Gamma 3 4; Ping Pong 3 4; Student leader 4; National Honor Society 4; Courier 4; RocIc 4. Profession: Blushing at nice girls. WINIFRED BEDELL Winnie Peculiarities: Staying good natured, keeping his leod at Ace Swisher on Senior team, helping Cupid, being well-liked. Destination: Anywhere but here Ping Pong 1; Rock Rivalry 2 3. Profession: Teaching Edith Kelley to play baseball. AUGUSTUS ALTI Augie Peculiarities: Playing chess, passing around gum, and assisting Herm in rigging up physics apparatus. Destination: Trant-Oceanic Newscaster. Latin Club 2; Rock Rivalry 3; Radio Club 4; Chorus 1. Profession: Taking her father to the sta tion at 6 A. M. Peculiarities: Being prepared for rainstorms, offering her friends rides in her car, making costumes out of practically nothing. Destination: Nurse. . .Maggie says, You know. I've heard the young internes are grand. Profession: Making honor teams. Latin Club 2 3 4; Little Women cos tumes 4. Peculiarities: Skill at dodging hockey sticks, ability to feel at home in a gym suit, and interest in philately. MARGARET BOAST Maggie Destination: Giving 6 lessons on how to be the pinboy's terror. Baseball 1; Hockey Honor Team 3 4; Basketball Honor Team 3 4; Volley Ball Honor Team 2 3 4; Riding Club 4; Ping Pong Honor Team 3 4; Bowling Team 4; Stamp Club 1 2; Rock Rivalry 3 4; Tennis 3; Girls' Craft Club 4. Profession: Breaking her dieting Peculiarities: Giggle as cotching as a yawn, jitterbugging feet, doll-like face, flirtatious friendliness, and inspiration for Scatterbrain . GLORIA BYRON Glo Destination: College play-girl Latin Club 2 3 4; Hi-Y 4; French Club 3 4; Choral Club 1 2 3; Hockey 1 3 4; Riding Club 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Rock 4; Library Club 2 3; Bowling Team 3 (manager); Basketball Class Team 1 3; Pirates of Penzance 3; Pinafore 2; Little Women Committees 4; Deep Purple Prom 3; Courier 1; Junior High Dramatic Club 1. Profession: Being frank and friendly. Peculiarities: Snickering sarcastically, making foces, claiming that she's five feet toll, inventing hair styles, and throw-ing long shots from her ankles in basketball. BEVERLY BOES Bev Destination: Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. Ping-pong Honor Team 3 4; Riding 2 3 4; Hockey Honor Team 2 3 4; Volley Ball Honor Team 2 3 4; Basketball Honor Team 2 3 4; Class Treasurer 4; Rho Gamma 2 3 4; Treasurer 3 4; Library Club 1 2 3 4; Vice-president 4; Hi-Y 2 3 4; Area Council Representative 3; Corresponding Secretary 4; Dramatic Club 3 4; Treasurer 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Courier 1 2 3 4; Craft Club 4; Latin Club 2 3 4; French Club 3 4; Student Leader 3 4; Rock staff. Business and Literary 4; Junior Prom, 3. Profession: Saying Whadda Ya Say?1 Peculiarities: Fiery blush, easy going no-iture, red jacket, knack of slinging horse phoes. PHYLLIS CAMPBELL Phy estination: Waiting to be signed by the iiants. lock Rivalry 1; Baseball 1 2 3 4; Bos rtball 2 3 4. JOSEPH BROWN Joe Profession: Locker leaning Peculiarities: Driving o model A cor, owning wavy dark hoir, acting like Mr. Sophistication and getting fierce when he's annoyed. Destination: Chemical engineer or a deb's escort. Orchestra 1; Rock Rivalry 2; Latin Club 2; Student Leader 3; Chorus 2 3 4; Boys' Glee Club 4; Operetta 2 3 4; String Quartet 1; Little Women 4; Bachelors' Club 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity 4; Riding Club 2; Track 3 4. 'rofession: Receiving mysterious corsages. [Peculiarities: Designing and making her [clothes, dancing the rhumba, arranging her hair in a sophisticated halo and od-miring Xavier Cugat. CHARLES CASTAGNINO Casey Destination: Starring in o Pulitzer Prize Play. Girls' Commercial High: Girls' Commercial 1; Leaders' Club 3; Class Basketball 3; Tennis 2 3; Swimming 2 3; Softball 2 3; Class Secretary 2; Cheering 2. East Rockaway High School: Dramatic Club 4; Little Women 4; Riding 3 4; Tennis 4; The Happy Journey, 4. Profession: Keeping track of her dates. Peculiarities: Acting witty and wise, keeping a Debby Date List, having friends soooo loyal that they hitch-hike to Vt. to see her, worrying about her Brenda Frazier hair style. DORIS CARON Destination: Superman's wife. Hockey Honor Team 4; Volley Ball Honor Team 3 4; Basketball 3 4; Rock Staff, Business and Literary 4; Library Club 1 2 3 4, President 3 4, Vice-president 2; Student Leader 4; Captain 4; Rho Gamma 3 4, Secretary 4; Hi-Y 3 4, Treasurer 4, Craft Club 4; Little Women properties 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Junior Prom 3. comfortable in Profession classes. Peculiarities: Wearing a red, green, and beige striped blazer, blushing quite often and blowing the horn on his Ford while Edith is driving with him. BARBARA CLEMENTE Cobena Destination: Palm Springs cabana owner Profession: Silencing the library talkers Varsity Baseball 2 3 4; Varsity Basketball 3 4; Varsity Football 3 4; Bachelors' Club 3 4; Band 1 2 3; Hi-Y 3 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4. Peculiarities: Mona Lisa smile, quiet efficiency, devotion to library work, engage ment ring for Christmas. LESLIE CARTER Elsie Destination: Cooking breakfast nest. Library Club 2 3 4; Courier 4; KATHLEEN CLEMENTE Kitty Profession: Eluding staring females. Peculiarities: Heart fluttering grin, soft, western drawl, ability to catch hot ones on first, rank as an Eagle Scout. Destination: A Success (he hopes) Highland Park High School Boys' Club 1, Representative 2 3, Vice-president 4; Class Vice-president 4; H Club 4; Student Council 3; Baseball 3. Profession: Mastering the intricacies of shorthand. East Rockaway Baseball 4; Bowling 4; Rock Rivalry 4. Peculiarities: Willowy height, interest in the name Whitlock, liking for children, and similarity to Virginia Bruce. JIRAH COLE Destination jealous. Rock Rivalry 3; Rock 4; Courier 4, Library Club 1 2 3. Profession: Polishing fire trucks. Peculiarities: Taking charge of the bonfire at pep rallies, driving carefully, being pleasant, ready and willing. LORETTA CONKLIN Lorett Destination: Fire-chief Profession: Frightening girls in chemistry, Peculiarities: Haircuts by Walter Kirch, flashy footwear, amiability, ingenious inventions. GEORGE COMBS Smokey Destination: Co-owner of Furey-Conning ton Allied Industries. Profession: Singing duets with Norman Yeakey. Bachelor's Club 4; Rock Rivalry 3 4. Golf 3 4; Courier 4. Peculiarities: Looking like a Dresden doll, proving that women can be beautiful land bright, reforming Bev. Boes, and foing homework with the radio on. RUSSELL CONNINGTON Wuff 'estination: Reviving patients. ,tin c,«b 1 2 3 4; French club 3 4; borus 1 2 3 4; Mikado 1; Pinafore I Pirates of Penzance 3; Gondoliers I Library Club 4; Nationol Honor So-P Hockey Honor Team 4; Class Iretary i; C|QJS Vice-president 4; |k Rivalry 1 4; Rock Staff 4; Courier 4. MURIEL COMBS Dutch Profession: Destruction engineer Peculiarities: Writing poetry; wearing bow ties; opposing girls at meetings (but not outside), and being the Lone Ranger. Destination: Einstein's lab Rock 4; Literary and Business 4; Band 1 2 3 4; Chorus 3 4; Boys' Glee Club 4; Operetta 2 3 4; Clarinet Quartet 3 4; Dramatic Club 1 2 3 4; Growing Pains 3; Little Women Committee 4; Latin Club 2 3 4; Courier 1 2 3 4; Stamp Club 2 3; Riding Club 2 3; Orchestra 1 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; The Happy Journey 4. Profession: A talkative caddy. Peculiarities: Scoring in the 80's in golf, looking like a Vitalis ad with his carefully set hair, smiling in that winning way and glorying in a good argument. IRWIN DEUTSCHER Irbie Derbie Destination: Gigolo Lynbrook High School Wrestling 1 2; Basketball 3, Manager 1 2; Football Manager 1 2 3; Golf 3; Class-nite 1 2 3; Softball 2 3. Profession: Getting personals (slams) for the Courier. Peculiarities: Keeping hair and nails in order, drawing amusing caricatures, being an outstanding athlete, good naturedly banging people's elbows on desks. East Rockaway Student Leader 3; Basket ball 3 4; Baseball 3 4; Rock Rivalry 3 4; HOWARD COOK Howie Destination: Following family custom of going to Tennessee. Library Club 1 2 3 4; Latin Club 2 3 4; French Club 2 3 4; Courier 1 2 3 4; Rock, Art Literary 4; National Honor Society 3 4; Rho Gamma 3 4; Student Leader 4; Craft Club 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Hockey 1 2 3 4; Honor team 3 4; Volley ball 3 4; Honor team 4; Riding 1; Baseball Honor team 2 3 4; Bowling 4; Chorus 1; Mikado 1. Profession: Being sweet. Peculiarities: Dimpled smile, artistic ability, skill in making her own smart clothes, sunny disposition and correspondence with out-of-town boys. BETTY DONALDSON Dink Destination: Interior decorator for Sloan's. Profession: Singing I only want a buddy not a sweetheart . Library Club 2; Gallery Club 2; Hi-Y 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 4; Girls' Craft Club 4. Peculiarities: Successfully selling candy for the Senior Class, giving an amusing monologue, harboring dogs and making her round-shouldered classmates feel self-conscious. GENEVIEVE DECKER Gen Destination: Juggling calories as a Diet! tian. Choral Club 1 2 3; Mikado 1; Pina fore 2; Pirates of Peniance 3; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Courier 4; Rock 4; Girls' Craft Club 4; President 4. Profession: Giving us quick tips on the latest novels. Peculiarities: Walk, freckles, blue eyes, giggle between each sentence, 100% disposition, interest in Florido. Destination: Relief (quote, unquote) Latin Club 2 3 4; Rho Gamma 3 4; Rock 4; Hi-Y 4; Dramatic Club 1 2 3 4; Craft Club 4; Growing Pains }3; Little Women Committees 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Library Club 2; Ping Pong 2; Hockey 2 3 4; Hockey Hbnor Team 3 4; Volley Ball 2; Basketball Manager 3; Baseball 2; Student Leader 4. Profession: Making friends. Peculiarities: Acting feminine, being an enemy to none, loving long hikes, paying five cent Coco-Cola debts quickly, saying Oh, Johnny! JANET DUNN Gunga Destination: Landing the first job Lynbrook High School: Band 1 2 Orchestra 1 2 3. Profession: Singing solos. East Rockaway: Rock 4; Courier 4. Peculiarities: Wearing extra sharp clothes, being a cowboy, taking out different girls for each occasion. EILEEN EDWARDS Ei Destination: Idol of the Air Lanes. Stamp Club 1 2 3; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3; Pinafore 2; Pirates of Penzance 3; Gondoliers 4; Boys' Glee Club 4; High School Chorus 2 3 4; Varsity Cheerleader 2 3; Dramatic Club 4. Profession: Teasing girls about their various beaus. Peculiarities: Dancing ability, dapper appearance, super blocking, cute and terrific line, note writing. ANDREW DURSO ANDY Destination: He won't talk Hall Cop 1; Student Council 1; Football 3 4; Hi-Y 3 4; President 4; Student Leader 3; Bachelors' Club 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Band 1; Varsity Club 3 4. Profession: Being conscientious. Peculiarities: Earnest, interested in Brother Andy's career as a pilot, skillful lin tinging and playing piano, calm, soft-I'Poken and introspective. GARRET EELMAN Buddy '•stinotion.- Dietitian. 1; Tennis 3 4; Basketball 2; Rock vairy 1 2; French Club 1 2 3; Latin lub 1; Dramatic Club 3; Chorus 1 3; P'ory Club 3; Rock 4. PAULINE DYKE Profession: Blundering Peculiarities: Owner of Petty-like legs, perpetuol carrier of make-up kit, advocate of safety in numbers, and picturesque blusher . Destination: Secretary. French Club 2 3 4; Rock 4; Library Club 2 3; Dramatic Club 2 3 4; Hi-Y 4; Little Women 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Girl's Craft Club 4. eculiarities: Vivacity, Irish nose, freckles, chool spirit, chattering, Elsa Maxwell ociability. MARY GIBSON ''Gib Destination: Takini dictation Dramatic Club 2 3 4; Library Club 2 3; Craft Club 4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Pinafore 2; Growing Pains 3; Little Women Committees 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Rock 4; Hockey 2 3 4; Basketball 3 4. Baseball 3 4; Ping-pong 2 3; Volley Boll 2 3 4; Ways and Means Committeo of Class 4. Profession: Talking to Dorothy on the phone two hours on Wednesday night. Peculiarities: Inventing diving helmets, reading novels in history class, doubling for Jackie Cooper and dodging admiring females. AGNES FREEL “Aggie Destination: Dropping in on the Navy J. V. Football 3; Varsity Football 4; Camera Club 3 4; Junior Prom 3; Rock Rivalry 4; Riding Club 2. Profession: Giving excuses. Peculiarities: Having accidents, writing notes, being thoughtful at times, serving as Babsie's King, acting as a problem child. ROBERT GOLDSCHMIDT Wobbles Destination: Settling down on a Vermont form. Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 3 4; Senior High Dramatic Club 2; Bachelors' Club 4; Basketball 1; Football 3; Junior Prom 3; Varsity R Club 3 4. Profession: Being only girl in Airplane Club. Peculiarities: Happy-go-lucky, carefree in everything she does, sporting, proud of her daily knee bandage, ready to quote pages from Record of America. FRANCIS FUREY Fritz Destination: Amelia Earhort 2nd Rho Gamma 4; Hockey 2 3 4; Manager 4; Volley ball 2 3; Baseball 2 3 4; Honor team 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4. MARION GOSHEN Chucky Profusion: Acting the capitalistic athlete who trades in his car annually. Peculiarities: Curly hair, hospitality with his car, generosity in paying for Wong's Courier, taste for lemon cookies and golf matches out of season. Rock Rivalry 1 2 3; Baseball 2 3 4; Basketball 13 4; Football 4; Bowling 3 4; Golf 3 4. Profession: Dictation. Peculiarities: Wearing pig tails, swimming like Eleanor Holm, looking after Sonny and Carol, and driving without a license. RAYMOND GROSHEIM Greek Destination: Glamorous Governess. Latin Club 2 3 4; Dramatic Club 2 3; Secretary 4; Hi-Y 4; Growing Pains 3; Little Women Committee 4; Rock 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Courier 4; Student Council 4; Student Leader 3 4; Cheerleading 4; Hockey 1, Honor Team 2 3 4; Ping Pong 3; Volley Ball Honor Team 3 4; Basketball 1; Honor Team 2 3 4; Riding Club 2 3; Baseball 1 2 3 4, Honor Team 3; Rho Gamma 2 3 4. Profession: Toking candid shots. Peculiarities: No. 1 bachelor, loud wearer of sport shirts, carrot top, accordion player and ping pong star. LORRAINE HERMES Dolly Destination: Designing battleships. Airplone Club 1 2; Camera Club 3 4; President 4; Little Women Committees 4; Rock 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3. Profession: Waiting for the five o'clock whistle. Peculiarities: Love for Tommy Harmon, imaginative brain, expressive eyes, German accent, extraordinary sense of humor, even disposition, and a psychic power in foretelling love affairs. CHARLES HANSON Plnkey Destination: Room 217. Lotin Club 2 3 4, Treasurer 4; French Club 2 3 4, President 4; Library Club 2 3 4, Vice-president 4; Camera Club 4; Treasurer 4; Class Secretary 3 4; Hi-Y 2 3 4; Pinafore 2; Pirates of Penzance 3; Little Women prompter 4; Rock 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Courier 4; Bowling Club 3 4; Choral Club 1; Hockey 1; Junior Prom 3; Stamp Club 1 2. rolession: Collecting stamps. 'ecu iorifies: Neat dresser (he wears a Lit coat), devotee of Fortune Magazine hd preventer of Wall Flowers. ANN HIGGINS stmofion: Real estate tycoon w Hompion Prep School J. V. Basket-[' 3 4; Winter Tack 3; J. V. Baseball 3; f Football 4; Dramatic Club 3 4. Rockowoy Rock Rivalry 1 2; Radio 1; Glee Club 1 4; Library Club 1 2; •'a Club 4; Chorus 4. RICHARD HALL Jud Profession: Day dreaming Peculiarities: Angelic disposition, smile you con't say no to, popularity plus, beautiful eyes, a habit of picking her dates from the Alumni lists. Destination: Author of the Great Amer icon Novel. Art Club 1; Latin Club 1 2; Secretary 3; President 4; Class President 3; French Club 2 3, Vice-president 4; Choral Club 2 3; Pirates of Penzance 3; Pinafore 2; National Honor Society 3, Secretary 4; Library Club 2 3, Treasurer 4; Courier 2 3 4; Bowling 3; Little Women properties 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 4; Ways and Means Committee of class 4; Rock, Literary Editor 4. Profession: Upholding the Holmes' good nature. ELIZABETH HOWELL Betty Lou Peculiarities: Being calm, knowing how to put up a pup tent swiftly, and growing up next door to Janet Dunn. Destination: Owner of a boot yard Rock Rivalry 1; Junior Vorsity Basketball Profession: Being true to Richmond Hill Peculiarities: Getting excited, working industriously, being active in Girl Scouts and admiring and wearing Henry pins. ROY HOLMES Wealy Destination: Holding the dentist's hard ware. Camera Club 3; Library Club 3 Profession: Directing traffic Peculiarities: Talking about homing pigeons, smoking a curved pipe, getting a German haircut for the play, drawling out traffic commands and hunting. MABLE HULSE Small Fry Destination: Editor of Field and Stream. Junior Varsity Football 3; Vorsity Football 4; Pinafore 2; Courier 1 2; Business Manager 2; Art Club 2; Little Women 4; Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 2; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Junior Prom 3; Rock 4; Hall Cop 3 4; Traffic Squad 4; Airplane Club I, 2. Profession: Wearing out typing erosers. Peculiarities: Renovating her hair styles, scorning make-up, laughing with Marion Knauff, leaving her heart in other schools. Destination: Head Librarian of Library of Congress. Library Club 2 3 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Camera Club 4; Craft Club 4; Operetta 1 3; Chorus I; Junior Prom 3. FRANCES KASOLD F ran Profession: King of Boogie Woogie Peculiarities: Magic piano fingers, Atlas shoulders. Gable grin, grotesque faces. Destination: Soldier of Fortune Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Hi-Y 3; Track 1 2 3 4; Varsity .Football 3 4; Senior High Dramatic Club 1 2 3 4; Growing Pains 3; Courier 1. Profession: Wolfing Peculiarities: Wearing short skirts, being animated, saying I don't know, trading her men in like cars. ROBERT KEITH Snarl Destination: Polygamy. Latin Club 1 2 3 4, Secretary 2; French Club 2 3 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Chorus 1; Mikado 1; Hockey Honor Team 2 3 4; Volley Ball Honor Team 2 3 4; Basketball Honor Team 3 4; Rho Gamma 2 3 4, Corresponding Secretary 3, President 4; Student Leader 3 4; Class Treasurer 3; Hi-Y 2 4; National Honor Society 3 4, President 4; Girls' Craft Club 4; Courier 4; Rock 4; Little Women Committee 4. Profession: Talking like a tobacco auctioneer. Peculiarities: Brenda Frazier hair style, spur of the-moment poetry. Scarlet O'Hara waist. BETTY JANE KEYES Kisses Destination: Knitting between her curtain calls. Dramatic Club 13 4, President 1; Courier 1 2 3 4; Library Club 2, Secretary 3; Roch Literary Staff and Art Staff 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Growing Poins 3; Little Woman 4. Profession: Putting gum in Pat's ear. Peculiarities: Apple cheeks, prompt and careful work, match-making for everyone but himself. NANCY KELLER Destination: President of taxi corpora tion catering only to moles. Courier 2; Football 3, Manager 4; Bachelors' Club 4, President 4; Rock Rivalry 3; French Club 2 3 4; Hi-Y 3. Profession: Loving and leaving them Peculiarities: Natural blonde hair, pert figure, the way that wins (Killer Korter). WALTER KIRCH Destination: John Powers Model, but ill settle for a cute boss. EDITH KELLEY Blondle Profession: Making E. R.' All-American Destination: Living on a South Island. Football 1 2 3 4; Bachelors' Club ■ofession: Learning to be a good house- Fecufiorifies: Lough, good cooking, ovial personality, sportsmanlike disposition. 'Destination: Teaching high school girls to boil water and fry eggs. Library Club 2 3 4, Treasurer 3; Rock Rivalry 1 3 4; Hi-Y 3 4; Latin Club 2 3 4; French Club 3 4; Camera Club 4; Craft Club 4; Riding Club 1 2; Junior Prom 3; Little Women Committees 4; Rock staff 4. Profession: Drawing beautiful girls. Peculiarities: Playing the White Stepin Fetchit, arguing violently for the Republicans, coaching Roger's Rangers. Destination: Petty's rival Football 1 2 3, Varsity 3; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Art Club 1; Gallery Club 2; Camera Club 3; Bachelors' Club 4; Rock Art Editor 4; Scenery for Operettas 1234; Scenery for Ploys 1234; Mural decorations for art room 4; Dramotic Club 3. Profession: Getting to school as the bell rings. Peculiarities: Excellent figure, flawless complexion, carefree nature, and dexterity at the bowling alleys. ROGER MACKIN Destination: Understudying Adrian Baseball 4, Honor Team 2; Volley Ball Honor Team 2 4; Hockey 4; Basketball 2, Honor Team 4; Courier 1 2 3 4; Rock Rivalry 3 4; French Club 1 2 3 4; Hi-Y 4; Rho Gamma 4; Rock 4; Art Club 1 2; Tennis 3; Girls' Craft Club 4; Bowling Honor Team 4; Junior Prom 3. Profession: Driving a Buick Peculiarities: Matching her hair bows perfectly with her dresses, disliking socks, smiling and making friends quickly. Destination: Florence Nightingale of thi future. Bay Ridge High Tennis 2. ELEANOR MAGNUSSEN Profession: Having spectacular brain storms. Peculiarities: Never-ending supply of energy, twinkling eyes, literary genius, Emily Post manners, a perfect bite and dimples. Destination: Millionaire's wife. Courier 1 2 3 4, Co-editor 4, News editor 3; Pock associate editor 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; French Club 2 3 4; Latin Club 2 3 4, Treasurer 3; Class Vice-President 2; Rho Gamma 3 4; Camera Club 4; Hi-Y 2 3 4, President 4; President of Area Council of Hi-Y 4; Library Club 2 3 4; Volley ball 2 3 4, Honor Team 2 4; Baseball 2 4, Honor team 2; Hall cop 1; Little Women Committees 4; Junior Prom 3; Notional Honor Society 4. Profession: Shellacking his hair. Peculiarities: Sense of humor, tolerance, letter writing to the Courier's Boe Zeck-ley, constant attendance at Gib's locker. LORAINE McGRATH Lorry Destination: Arrow shirt model Vorsity track 2 3 4; Basketball J. V. 2 3; Vorsity 4; Bachelors' Club 4, secretary and treasurer; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Class vice-President 1 3; Class President 2. Profession: Having a good time Peculiarities: Starring in hockey from her freshman year, acting feminine, being obliging. ROBERT MATZKE Bib Waldy Destination: Career woman Hockey 1 2 3 4, Varsity 1, Honor team 2 3 4; Rho Gamma 1 2 3 4; Student Leader 4; Bowling 3 4. Profession: Playing chauffeur to the whole school. Peculiarities: Acting like a cowboy, grinning, waiting to grow up, and wearing red shirts. LOUISE MAINS Destination: Midget rocer. Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Football 4. Profession: Terrifying us with the notes from his tuba. Peculiarities: German hair comb, sense of humor, laugh, tap dance a la Bill Robinson, and delight in walking girls home. JOHN MORANO Spanky 'motion: Actor-writer of Broadway 'Ond 1 2 3 4; Orchestra 1 2; Rock iivolry 3 4; Little Women (prompter) Dramatic Club 4; Traffic Squad 4; jowlmg Team 4; Courier 1; The Happy Purney 4. CHARLES MATTHEWS Bub 25 Profession: Trying to toy on a horse. Peculiarities: Bubbling laughter, cute ways, daintiness, skill in falling off merry-go-rounds, doubling as There was o little girl who had a little curl— Destination: Where the angels go. Courier 2 3, Associate Editor 4; French Club 1 2; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Ping-pong manager 3; Little Women 4; Ways and Means Committee of Class 4; Hi-Y 4; Notionol Honor Society 3 4; Rock 4; Girls' Craft Club 4. 'rofession: Bone crushing Peculiarities: Blushing a strawberry red, acting the strong, silent man with o ready smile and a sense of humor, living up to his fame as the Red Grange of E. R. ROSEMARY MULLEN Ro Manager of Brooklyn Destination. Dodgers. Camera Club 4; Track 2 3 4; Baseball 2 3 4; Football 3 4; Little Women (sets) 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4. Profession: Bowling a strike in eoch frame. Peculiarities: Tinkering with cars, flirting with girls, acting polite, shooting a weekly hole in one. LARS MORD Destination: Winner of National Open Golf Tourney. Stamp Club 1; Baseball 3 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Bowling 3 4; Golf 3 4. Profession: Putting mustaches on ladies on subway poster ads. GEORGE NESBIT Nes Peculiarities: Quick grin, passion for drawing, keen wit, blond hair and friendliness. Destination: Out-cartooning Wolt Disney Camera Club 2; Gallery Club 2; Little Women (scenery) 4; Growing Pains (scenery) 3; Pirates of Penzonce (scenery) 3; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Rock 4. Profession: Trail Blazing Peculiarities: Mechanical ingenuity, interest in newspaper route, ability to wield a hammer and sow, curly hair, doing his good deed a day. FRED MOTT Fritz Destination: Milking a cow scientifically Traffic Squad 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Pinafore (lighting) 3; Gondoliers 4; Little Women (lighting) 4. ALLEN NITSHKE Profession: Trailing after Margie Peculiarities: Laughing, functioning as East Rockaway's Mickey Rooney, answering questions in History C, winning three major letters and being a sharp kid. Destination: Ploying shortstop for Brook lyn Dodgers. Basketball 1 2 3 4; Varsity 2 3 4; Varsity Baseball 2 3 4; Varsity Tennis 1; Cheerleader 1; Rock Rivalry 3 4; Bachelor's Club 4; Student leader 3 4; Courier 4; Stamp Club 1. Profession: Reforming for Shirley. Peculiarities: Paints his shoes, loves bright colors, takes a beating for Rock Rivalry (sat on nails in '39, played the devil in '40); cuts out paper dolls in class. Destination: Commercial illustrator. Scenery for Operettas 1 2 3 4; Scenery for Plays 1 2 3 4; Art Club 1; Gallery Club 1; Camera Club 1; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Rock Assistant Art editor 4; Mural decorations for art room 4. Profession: Being a student council member for, 4 years. Peculiarities: Accompanying every act by sound effects, upholding Republican platform, rooting for Big John Kimbrough , presiding over the student council and thinking. Destination: Getting drafted Class president 1; Student Council 1 2 3 4, Vice President 2 3, President 4; Track 3 4; Football 4; Camera Club 4, Vice President 4; Rock 4. Profession: Going to the movies. WARREN PATTERSON Pat Peculiarities: A deep blush, quietness in school, loquacity outside, habit of cycling to keep in trim. Destination: Office clock-watcher Profession: Writing love notes to all the girls. Peculiarities: Shaggy eyebrows, dry wit, dead-pan expression, subversive ideas in history class. JOYCE SAGER Destination: Millionaire. EDWARD QUIRK Cosie Profession: Startling Mr. longworthy with new compounds in chemistry. Peculiarities: Friendly grin, outstanding scholarship, vigilance as a school sheriff. Destination: Head of National Defense Aeronautical Board. Football 3 4; Camera Club 4; Latin Club 1 2 3; Hi-Y 2 3 4; Band 2 3 4; Nationol Honor Society 3 4; Rock Rivalry 1 2 3 4; Rock 4; Pinafore 2; Pirotes of Penzance 3; Gondoliers 4; Hall Cop 3 4; Little Women Sets Chairman 4; Clarinet Quartet 3 4; Clarinet Trio 4. Profession: Acting like a Mexican Jump ng Bean. Peculiarities: Collecting Courier [money, making ceramics, fixing or washing her hair, bubbling over with enthusiasm, and taking life good-naturedly. Destination: Singing with The Bond of Tomorrow Lynbrook High School. Class Nite 1 2; Girls' Glee Club 1 2; Campus Daze 1. Castleton-onthe-Hudson High. Hollywood Bound 2; Dance Club 2 3; Girls' Glee Club 2 3; Hill Topics 3; Swimming Club 3; Bowling Team 3. East Rockaway High School. Chorus 3 4; Dramatic Club 4; Rock 4; Rock Rivalry 4; Bowling Team 3 4; Honor Team 4; Volley ball honor teom 4; Little Women 4; Junior Prom 3; Rho Gomma 4; Courier 4; Croft Club 4; Gondoliers 4. Profession: Taking care of Virginia Peculiarities: Going steady for more than one week, acting as the mainstay of Rock Rivalry Committees, being obliging, and beating the skins . CLAIRE SCHARFENBERG Scharfie Destination: Continuing to toke care of Virginia. Track 3 4; Baseball 4; Rock Rivalry 3 4; Rock 4; Bowling 4; Little Women sots 4 Profession: Worrying about her hair Peculiarities: Worshipping cats, practicing scales, giving super parties, reading up on preservation of mummies. ALBERT SMITH Jack Destination: Continuing the Northwest expedition. Rock Rivalry 4; Latin Club 1 2 3 4, Secretary 4; French Club 2 3 4, Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 3 4; String Quartet 3; Orchestra 1 2 4; Glee Club 1 2 3 4; Operettas 1 2 3 4; Tennis 3 4. Profession: Minding Betty Peculiarities: Changing her moods as often as she changes her wardrobe, drooping her languid eyes, acting in all the plays. MABEL SCHULTZ Snooky Destination: Flying nurse Library Club 2 3 4; Dramatic Club 2 3 4; Camera Club 4; Hi-Y 4; Rock Rivalry 2 3 4; Growing Pains 3; Little Women 4; Girls' Craft Club 4; Rock 4; Bowling Honor Teom 4; Volley Ball 3, Honor Team 4; Riding Club 2 3 4; Road Into The Sun 3; The Happy Journey 4 KATHLEEN SMITH Coke Profession: High pressure salesman Peculiarities: Car specialist, collector of jive records, teller of jokes, cupid's assistant. Destination: Soap box orator at Ford ham. Richmond Hill High School. Biology Club 2. Profession: Finding that certain someone East Rockaway High School. Courier 2; Latin Club 2; Football squad 3 4; Baseball squad 3 4; Rock Rivalry 4. Peculiarities: Frankness, swimming ability, interest in cute poems, skill as a sharp dancer, idealistic morals. WARREN STEINACKER Capt. Hogan Destination: Waiting for a job to find him. Profession: Keeping track of her bro thers. Peculiarities: Petiteness, charming smile, ambition and a flare for red. WALTER TYLER Teenie Destination: A handy wife, Valley Stream Central High School. High School Glee Club 1; Junior Band 1 2; Operetta 1; High School Chorus 1; Concert Band 3; Hockey 2; Footlight Takers 2. Profession: Exercising her jaw on sweet stuff . East Rockaway High School. Rock 4. MARGARET STUTZENSTEIN Peggy Peculiarities: Writing down phone numbers (not girls' either), participating in all music activities, being generous, and liking lynbrook boys. Destination: Music teacher. Profession: Riding the engine to each fire. Orchestra 1 2 3 4; Band 1 2 3 4; Glee Club ) 3 4. Peculiarities: Unusual chivalry, red car-roty hair, ability to drive a car successfully on two wheels, and speed on a bicycle. MADELENE WENDT Wendy Destination: Getting to New York City fires before Mayor La Guardia. Baseball 1 2 3, Varsity Baseball ('Gondoliers (lights) 4. EUGENE TORBORG Terror Profession: Having fun with the boys. Peculiarities: Politeness, interest in cameras and Junior Varsity football team, unconcerned about his own charms. Destination: Future Diesel Scientist Rock Rivalry 1 2; Football 4; Airplane Club . Profession: Keeping her 9-year record of perfect attendance. Peculiarities: Perfect model for suntan oil, flawless nail polish wearer, marvel on the mound, all day Hewlett Beach Devotee. SHERWOOD WHITMAN Sherk Destination: Hard working steno' Latin Club 1 2 3 4; French Club 2 3 4; Rho Gamma 4; Hockey 2 3 4, Assistant Manager 1, Honor Team 4, Manager; Volley ball 3 4; Basketball 3; Baseball 2 3 4; Rock Rivalry 1 3 4; Rock 4; Courier 4; Junior Prom 3. Profession: Clowning a la Ned Sparks Peculiarities: Height, hair cuts, plaid shirts, dead pan expression, and hoop ball swishes. FLORENCE WHITE Flossie Destination: Builder of first ocean-span ning bridge. Lotin Club 1 2; Basketball 3 4; Bachelors' Club 4; Courier 1 4; National Honor Society 3 4; Treasurer 4. Profession: Being chauffeured by Bill Peculiarities: Eating Good Humors, buying sweaters, and typing letters for Miss Cruichshank. JOHN YETTER Sambo Destination: Winner of Gold Medal Prize for best cake. Rock 4; Courier 4. Profession: Competing with Madam De farge for knitting. Peculiarities: Evading gym, lunching on a candy bar, starring as the week-end career girl. JEAN WHITMAN Destination: long Beach Courier 4. HELEN ZAMFIR Muggs GREETINGS, CLASS OF '42 May you have a year of smooth sailing ahead! Your class will stand out in our memory as one of our foremost rivals. It's been fun being friendly enemies. We will never forget your Indian theme in Rock Rivalry this year. Competition was keen and for a while, a senior victory looked dubious. Remember that realistic brown paint you left adorning the walls of the locker room? Your brightly colored artistic mural of Indians preparing for war caused many a furrow in the brows of our class artists. You have contributed greatly to musical organizations this year. We wonder just what the band and orchestra will be composed of when you, too, graduate. A majority of your members held leading roles in our annual operetta The Gondoliers. Bill Gillies as the Duke of Plaza Toro, Richard Krause as Luis, Dot Maxwell as Tessa, Gertie Eldred as Gianetta, Norman Yeakey and Gerald Farrell as The Gondoliers and Viola Uris as Casilda will never be forgotten. You have added much to every phase of life here at school. Now we give you the steering wheel of the S. S. SENIOR. Hoist the anchor—Full speed ahead for adventure. 31 GREETINGS, CLASS OF 43 Just think—in two more years you will be graduating too. We old seniors will remember many things about your lively class. You ably portrayed Harlem in Rock Rivalry with your sharp cheerleaders, jitterbugs, and dice. Boogie Woogie buzzed through our heads for days after. We'll never cease to remember your colored evangelist and his four white-clad believers. Then, there was versatile Ginny Hulse and her dance on roller skates. Although your black grease paint couldn't be completely removed for weeks later, it did add much to the illusion that night! Your girls accomplished much when they defeated the junior girls in Rock Rivalry basketball. Remember thal exciting game? You have also given us two of our peppy cheerleaders— Audrey Kohlus and Shirley Biggers. Then too, at least one sophomore always could be found on an honor team. Your class was by far one of the most active in the Senior High Dramatic Club. We'll not soon forget two of your members, Ellin Levin and Billy Meagher, and their performance in Happy Journey which was given in assembly. With your dramatic ability and enthusiasm, the senior play two years hence should be a worthwhile presentation. We hope at least some of us will comprise your audience. It's been fun knowing you, sophs. Smooth sailing! 32 GREETINGS, CLASS OF '44 How does it feel to be really in high school? We thought we had established a good record, but your class has even exceeded ours. This was just your first year in Rock Rivalry and yet you surprised everyone by tying for second place with the juniors. Well always remember Arthur Koch's entertaining rendition of Friendship and your original prize-winning refreshment stand. Your version of There's An Old Apple Tree in the Orchard was definitely different and gave us old inhabitants of East Rockaway unforgettable moments of humor. Then, there was also the play entitled The Three Royal R's which you presented in assembly. Remember? It was about a Revolutionary School and a young lad, Thomas Jefferson, played by Allen Goldman. We've heard about the freshmen code members of Miss Gordon's home room devised: Friendly Honorable Ready to help Mannerly Enthusiastic Active Sporting Noted for school spirit If you adhere to it, your future years will be marked by success and happiness. You seem to have an unending supply of pep and energy. Keep steering the boat on the steady course you have chosen and none of your passengers will have to be taken ashore in life boats! 33 TO THE EIGHTH GRADERS: Pigtails, pinafores, patty cakes and puns—all these symbols of our early youth are kept alive by your fresh-faced members. Enthusiasm has been your most outstanding characteristic. Loyal support of the Courier has gained for you the reputation of being cooperative. Enthusiasm and cooperation—these two qualities will make your four years of high school successful and pleasant. Next year will be your first year in high school; your first Rock Rivalry will brighten the year and your graduation will end it. Competition in sports will be keen and the beginning can be either good or bad. Let good sportsmanship be your motto and live up to it. Set an example for those coming after you and never be ashamed of having them follow your pattern. Be wise and like the salty old captains of the sea, set you course by the northern star and you will reach your goal safely. We, the class of '41, wish bon voyage to the class of '451 34 You small perky seventh graders have astounded us with your ease in adapting yourselves to the high school life. Your petite females have conquered the mysteries of the cooking stove and sewing machine; and your rugged boys, the wonders of the shop's hammers and saws. Meeting new friends, getting used to new surroundings and studying new subjects probably has been -a mixture of worry and wonder for you. From the animation with which you talk as you romp through the halls, we sense the enjoyment you have found in the school we must leave so soon. Keep your young gaiety when you step up to the eighth grade but don't forget what fun you had with Mr. Hop-pen's crocogator Oscar, that cross between an alligator and a crocodile, and how much you have learned in math and English, social studies, music and art. Incidentally before we say a last good-bye, we want to thank you for setting the style with your big pink and blue bows and your many-pleated skirts which, we confess, our sophisticated damsels have copied from you. May you learn to sail your small craft, skillfully, youngsters! TO THE SEVENTH GRADERS: SEPTEMBER LAUNCHING THE LOG OF THE S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY September 12—Kay Smith and Ann Higgins crawled on the laboratory floor to look for the mercury they dropped. September 14—Mr. Hermanson appeared on the football field looking very dashing in his football outfit. September 16—Francis Furey looked very happy today wearing a ring with the initials B. C. September 18—Rosemary Mullen, after spying some grasshoppers in a glass jar, squealed excitedly— Oh! B-a-b-y grasshoppers! Aren't they ad-or-a-ble! September 20—Miss Gordon's English classes broadcasted scenes from Green Mansions over the loud speaking system. Bev Boes and Roger Mackin proved themselves to be quite talented by substituting our modern Cobina for the heroine and a dumb truck driver for the hero. Everytime any noises were needed, Paul Holmlin, our original sound effects man, blew a loud blast on the bugle. Throughout another scene George Mackin wailed constantly. The class decided he was imitating Rima. When they asked him, he answered indignantly, Any intelligent person would know I was the wolves in the distance. September 22— Dolly Hermes, a student leader, asked one of the freshmen pupils what position she played in hockey. The freshman answered— left fullback. Lorraine said, O. K., go out there and play right halfback. Such intelligence! September 24— Irwin Deutscher nearly blew himself to kingdom come in chemistry lab. He didn't get there, but he blew up Mr. Langworthy's crockery. September 26—In the Lawrence-East Rockaway scrimmage, Fritz Furey got mixed up with a Lawrence bruiser. The result—Fritz was carried off with a broken leg. (It looks as if Babs is going to be a frequent visitor at Meadow-brook.) September 28—Today East Rockaway and South Side battled it out for the football. We sold out the candy supply any way! September 30—Miss Gordon believes that competition is the basis of all good works. Today she announced in her English classes that she will choose five of the best papers and offer miniature copies of good books for the best one. Competition runs high, kids !!! HOCKEY Coach—Miss Rudiger Assistant Coach—Miss Tice September 8—Hockey practice began at 3:30 today! After a long day of learning the language of the sea and manipulating quadrants and sextants, we found racing up and down the field after the puck relaxation indeed. The football heroes practiced nearby, clad in heavy sweaters. Kay Smith wearing her father's wool sweater lost herself in it every few minutes; the rest of us shivered in our scanty gym suits. Betty Jane as usual, was on her knees; seldom did we see her hitting the ball in an upright position. In spite of our weaknesses, we defeated a rival crew from Freeport with a score of 6 to 1. The opponents managed to get only one ball through our expert goalie Flossie White. P. S.—We hove found good hiding places for our favorite hockey sticks until we need them in the next game. Won't Miss Rudiger have a headache when she needs them for gym classesl HONOR TEAM Gloria Byron Betty Donaldson Florence White Audrey Cornell Betty Jane Keyes Janet Dunn Barbara Clemente Dolly Hermes Martha Steiger Edith Kelley Rosemary O'Rourke Virginia Hulse Muriel Combs Phyllis Campbell HALL COPS Captain—Paul Holmlin September 6—These are the typical thoughts chasing each other around in a hall cop's brain. Won't this period ever end? At last—two minutes left-now the lights are on . . . good . . . bell . . . Kay, stop running. You've had your first warning already. Listen, son, what's your hurry—going to a fire? Boy, some of these kids are going to have an accident! Oh . . . Oh . . . Mary just dropped her books . . . Guess I'd better pick them up. Take it easy—quit pushing! Glad I didn't take the stairs ... Paul has a tough job. Here come Edith and Leslie and Elaine and Johnnie holding hands—and there's Margie and Bill leaning against the locker . . . these steadies! Hey, there's Reidy without Shirley; maybe she didn't come to school today. Walk, keep to the right . . . poor frosh can't reach the top of their lockers ... I remember when— Say, Bill, have you got any more gum? Ouch! ... for Pete's sake, Cosie, didn't you see my foot? Here comes Mr. Langworthy . . . Guess I'd better stand up straight. Better hurry up, Ji-You'll be late for English . . . three minutes are up. There's the bell . . . What's that! Only Leslie running to class. Cleared decks . . . lights out... now back to class. TRAFFIC SQUAD September 15—Traffic cops confess their thoughts run something like this: 11:50—Time to leave class . . . Gee, I wish I could sneak out early someday . . . Guess Torborg's car will be first off deck today ♦ . . Elsie's car is back in the yard . . . takes him to have the rules of the S. S. SENIOR changed . . . glad the bad weather is gone . . . won't have to pull Dolly's car out of the mud . . . clear sailing now . . . here comes the mad dash . . . Stay back until I tell you to cross —(fresh kid) . . . Bud without his glasses .. . Everybody had better watch out . . . Phil's got the front seat in Dolly's car . . . always does . . . puzzling . . . Here comes Johnny with Elaine, Boy! what a classy buggy . .. That's my idea of life! Eh, well—I've got ten dollars saved, maybe someday . . . Wow! That car just missed me . . . Oh, you might know . . . it's Grosheim again. Time to pull up the gangplank . . . all-in . . . Sorry, Coach Davison, thought you were here already. 39 THE EDITORIAL STAFF SENIOR HIGH COURIER Co-Editors—Rosemary Mullen, Loraine McGrath Business Manager—William Smith Adviser—Miss Catterall September 27—We started our voyage off today with a bang by putting out our first issue of the paper. Oh, yes, we're really rigged up ship-shape. There will be light, salty Courier issues this trip, not including the special issue that the journalism crew will put out for the Captain's Party . The co-editors, Loraine McGrath and Rosemary Mullen, could probably spin you a sizeable yarn about the shipshape time they had casting off the paper at Fratz's this month, drinking Pepsi and sharing hard tack with the printing crew. The staff could tell you, with a shade of slight disgust perhaps, how they rolled wearily out of their bunks a half hour earlier Tuesday mornings this month to meet at eight bells in cabin 225. Business Manager, Billy Smith, might be forced to reveal how he got frequent notes from the Angels asking him to make up his mind which Courier editor he wanted to keep company with. The ship's officers could confide how, under the guise of reporters, the crew of the Courier stalked along the companionways searching every port hole and lifeboat for signs of ship board romances or seaworthy scoops. ‘Rock Rivalry JUNIOR HIGH COURIER Editor—Miriam Levy Assistant Editor—Lola Vollmer THE BUSINESS STAFF THE JUNIOR HIGH STAFF Adviser—Miss Langenus September 30—We under-midshipmen met today to plan the organization of our page in the ship's paper. Miriam Levy, elected editor last spring, reminded us that the experience we'll receive will serve as our mainstay when we are promoted to the senior high staff. When Pat Rutt told us that she planned to interview celebrities such as Walter Winched, Hit Parade Barry Wood, and the old professor, Kay Kyser, for a personal column, we shrieked ourselves hoarse thinking of the scoops we would have. Keeping in mind the fact that writings of the various activities and parties that would go on during shore leave would be important selling features of the paper, Miriam appointed Ellen Temmen as her society reporter. From now on we know we shall have to hit the deck at 8 bells for our meetings just as our superior officers of the senior ship's paper do. Miss Langenus said we have good noses for news and that we may be able to scoop our upper-midshipmen. We have a neat plan in mind whereby we can cut classes with extraordinary ease by using the ship's paper as an excuse. As for our duties, rope tying, deck swabbing and door knob polishing will just have to take care of themselves when we are ready to cast off an issue of the Courier. 40 FAMOUS RELICS Last .vxjuway Free Library Last Hockaway, N. Y. OCTOBER DIVE BOMBER THE LOG OF THE S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY October 3—The seniors had a round-table discussion on school spirit and pep rallies. Roger Mackin gave a definition for a pep rally— Where the whole student population goes 'nuts' in a limited area. October 6—What could Warren Patterson have been thinking about when he walked out of the boys' locker room minus his pants? October 9—Today East Rockaway gave a wonderful demonstration of school spirit. Even though Malverne defeated us, we scored a moral victory. The boys played very hard, suffering many injuries. Bob Goldschmidt, because of a hit on the head, was in more of a daze than usual. In fact he was taken out because he couldn't find the huddle. October 12— Teenie Tyler entered school today. The girls took their lassoes out of moth balls. October 15—Seniors had their portraits taken. Lowren West and Charles Hanson supervised proceedings and made gruesome faces to make certain the subjects smiled. October 18—In English IV class Genevieve Decker went to the board and absent-mindedly started to write with her pencil instead of chalk. October 2?— Elsie Carter drove his car out of school at noontime with cans hanging from it and just married signs all over it. All afternoon the school was wishing Edith the best of luck, and after school Elsie had to treat the boys at Eddies. October 24—Several officers of the Hi-Y turned culprit and went to the yearbook conference instead of to the all important yearly Hi-Y card party. I'd be ashamed, Betty and Loraine. October 27—At last the senior class put on a good tea dance. There was a large crowd dancing to the syncopations of Snarlababa and the 4 Thieves. October 30—Seniors tried out for the play Little Women. Many turned out and a surprising amount of talent was revealed. One senior who hoped he wouldn't get a part was John Yetter. His fraternity brothers made him try out. FOOTBALL Captain—George Mackin Coach—Mr. Carter Date Village Visitors E. R. September 28 Long Beach 33 0 October 5 Southside 19 0 October 12 Malverne 26 0 October 19 Man hasset 26 12 October 26 Woodmere 19 0 November 2 Oyster Bay 6 0 us was mud and more mud. Our uniforms will probably have to hang out in the rain for several days to get washed off. The hard-luck fellow, Fritz Furey, broke his leg in a scrimmage with Lawrence so he couldn't play today. Buddy Eelman had several stitches taken over his eye after the Woodmere game, so that he was on the sidelines cheering with Fritz. We were relieved to find that Pat Patterson came out on the field with his pants on. No cold breeze hit his legs today to make him realize his pants were still in the locker room. November 2-Today East Rockaway played Oyster Bay for a game between the oysters and the clams. We were soaked to the skin and all that we could see before Johnny Morano finally learned that there is a difference between offense and defense. It is about time, Johnny; we are at the end of the football season. 43 BAND Director—Mr. Fordham October 12—Again today we played at the football game and tried to arouse some spirit. Oh well, better luck next time, or rather next year! Our white ducks and shirts provide little shelter from the chill winds on these blustery October days, but they do improve our appearance as a group when we play. Later on this year we plan to give a pop concert consisting of songs that are ever popular such as the Donkey Serenade and Sweethearts. This is the first year that we have been allowed to play this type of music so we hope the other school fellows appreciate our works. LEARNING PERSPECTIVE No one has any idea of the hard work that comes in producing a perfect piece. Every morning of the school week we trudge merrily (?) to band practice, but we do not mind it for we find self-satisfaction in our accomt-plishment. Out of our midst have arisen several talented persons whose ability you already know. Some of the leading musicians in school are Norman Yeakey, Marjory Bernhardi, and those three terror clarinet fiends, Ed Sherman, Irwin Deutscher, and Herbie Blauert. More power to youse guys ! THE GONDOLIERS October 30—Regardless of the fact that the colorful Viennese costumes were two days late, the curtain rose on the performance of the Gondoliers tonight at eight bells. Clicking like well-oiled machinery, the show went on without a hitch even though the rehearsals had been a bit disjointed. Norman Yeakey and Gerald Farrell had never made their entrances on time because they were always playing with the chorus girls in the wings, but tonight they were ahead of time instead of late. Viola Uris and Richard Krause played star crossed-lovers; their love scenes were passionate indeed, even though Herbie Blauert stared daggers at Dick from behind the scenery. Bill Gillies sang and danced in circles around Muriel Combs, his disapproving wife, and added to the humor of the situation by slipping and falling on his face several times. Dot Maxwell and Gertie Eldred were dressed exactly alike and with their backs turned, their twin lovers found it difficult to tell them apart. Little Baldy Gillies played the dancing drummer boy and rolled his make-believe drum with a jaunty air even after making gruesome faces at Jack Nehemias. At rehearsals Dick used to do his dance for the cast who sat in the gym hall and listened to Loraine McGrath's portable. The Cachucha that those eight girls danced was one of the hits of the evening. The tune had everyone in the audience nodding in time to its catchy rhythm and the girls did everything but lindy on the stage. Everyone gasped at the beautiful picture Viola Uris made when she appeared in her shimmering white wedding dress. A stirring finale of snatches of the excellent music brought a close to the senior's last operetta. The curtain fell on their last East Rockaway production. 44 GIRLS' Hl-Y President—Loraine McGrath Vice President—Betty Howell Secretary—Edith Kelley Treasurer—Barbara Clemente Area Council—Jane McGovern Representatives—Elaine Barnett Adviser—Mrs. Joy October 26—Sailors roaming along the companionway on their trips to the boiler room tonight would have seen the members of the Girls7 Hi-Y reclining on the galley floor in slacks, listening to Betty Jane and Loraine's portable wireless. Phyllis and Loraine had cruised to Bear Mountain on a Hi-Y overnight trip where they learned the knack of crawling in and out of two-foot wide windows in the dark so they told us how. We've been trying for two months to have a ship's officers' Hi-Y basketball game to be played on B deck, but the plans have continually missed the boat. So tonight we decided to give a ship's revue for Girls Only at $.15 and $.02 curiosity tax. Under no condition, come fair weather or foul, will the male members of the crew be admitted to the music salon. Babsie, Edith and Loraine concluded the meeting by stating humorous incidents of their trip to Albany—such as Babsie's trip up the Capitol steps in the moonlight. It was a good thing that the galley is on the side of the ship or the laughter would have awakened all of the passengers. It reminded us of the time Janet, Marion, Mary, Loraine, Dolly, Edith, Babs and Phil took a leave of duty to go from shop to shop on the ship soliciting prizes for the most successful ship s bridge ever given on the S. S. Rock. They got everything from a permanent wave to a bottle of wine! 45 m, or •V SO°% c s? wo v 3N V A-x 0 - s ,e CrT- ..V . G i- X x' ? « Gi •$ S-' V ' V vuJ'o.i 4 ' . v-t? xXx-V ■ ' ' ' -z.•'«■') -,v.'.-° D..W7 'V' aW 7°' ' £r.. - CW'°° . I I “ ’ . -ai J«� t v. 'P «-.? � £ i'r« J'|'i- 5s 5.. V(, ‘Pd r you_ 5. _ C' hF'• llHs I VM: H.. 'N h.is 1 •• O r:? 46 NOVEMBER NAVAL BARRAGE THE LOG OF THE S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY November 3—Miss Catterall addressed our own Leslie Carter Elsie. Looks like he's branded for life. November 6— Kay Smith blocked the hall with music from a tiny portable radio. She also added a little spice to English class. We listened to the tune— I Want a Girl Just Like the Girl Who Married Dear Old Dad. November 9—Rosemary Mullen led our current event class and made another slip. She called Lord Beaverbrook — Lord Beaverduck. November 12—In history class we were in the middle of oral reports on great men. Each one was admitted to the bar at a certain time. Finally Billy Parks said, Gee, they were all a bunch of rummies, weren't they? November 15— Edith Kelley was absent from senior play practice so Howie Cook took her place as a coy, blushing, affectionate fiancee. He played the role well until it came time to offer congratulations—then Miss Amy Cook went around slapping people on the back and pumping their hands in a very unladylike manner. November 18—Ralph Reid declined to read the part of the porter at the Gate of Hell in Macbeth because the porter was drunk and as Ralph put it, I never touch the stuff. Miss Gordon made a very good drunken porter. November 21— Bev Boes came to school looking like a Turk with her head swathed in a scarf. She's getting ready to go to a prom at the Astor no less! Lucky girl! November 24—Seniors got their pictures—mad house all over the place!!!! November 27—Jirah Cole hit town; girls hit ceiling! November 30—Betty Jane Keyes, Phyllis Campbell, Miss Rudiger and Babs Clemente went to Philadelphia to see the Army and Navy game. A good time was had by all!!! The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides—and Kirch stop whispering. The engine room crew is as important as the ship's rudder. VOLLEY BALL HONOR TEAM: Dolly Hermes, Bobs Clemente, Loraine McGrath, Virginia Hulse, Betty Jane Keyes, Gloria Byron, Rita Knierim, Betty Donaldson, Bonnie Harvey, Audrey Cornell, Claire Scharfenberg, Gloria Terry. Coach—Miss Rudiger MEPHAM PLAY DAY SCORES Lawrence 7—East Rockaway 9 Woodmere 3—East Rockaway 13 Valley Stream 6—East Rockaway 22 South Side 8—East Rockaway 9 Oceanside 15—East Rockaway 7 November 10—We and other Nassau County volley ball enthusiasts assembled at Mepham today for play day. Our athletic prowess wasn't too inferior, for we won every game except the one with our neighbor Oceanside, the league winner. Gloria Byron out-distanced the Champion Belloses when her serving ball went winging across the gym to be lost in space. In another spectacular moment, Betty Donaldson served to make fourteen points for us against Mepham. Her serving hand was numb for fifteen minutes afterwards! As usual Betty Jane played acrobat, sailing through the air to miss the ball completely, and Virginia Hulse, as always, amazed us with the height of her jumps. Scharfie pepped up the calmer moments of the game with her hot lick rendition of Night and Day. As a reward for the intense efforts we displayed, our hospitable Mepham hostesses fed us apples and peppermint sticks in the hope, perhaps, of making us regain our lost pounds. CAMERA CLUB November 18—The Admiral of the S.S. Rock proclaimed today, ship's Camera Day. So many crew members took to the lenses that the shutters clicked in every corridor. Meeting tonight in the ship's lab, we members had many anecdotes to tell of the reactions of our subjects. Captain Smith made us forget the autumn winds with movies of his trips to sunny Florida and rocky New England. Most exciting of all was the film of jungle exploration in Yucatan taken when Captain Smith was on an expedition, charged with photographing temple ruins. In the line of duty, Edith Kelley, Loraine McGrath, Betty Striker and Kathleen Smith posed for us in their most glamorous way. We discussed the effects of lights and shade and the respective merits of the profile, full front and three-quarter position, until we were bandying photographic terms about, in what we thought was a very professional manner. Captain Smith went on record tonight promising the members a visit to his dark room and a sneak preview of the yearbook pictures. Excitement was high when Captain Smith suggested that the club members make movies or slides of seniors to be shown at a public exhibition. That will be the day! President—Charles Hanson Vice-President—Warren Patterson Secretary—Kathleen Smith Treasurer—Anne Higgins Adviser—Captain Robert A. Smith 48 RHO GAMMA President—Betty Jane Keyes Secretary- Barbara Clemente Treasurer— Phyllis Campbell Adviser—Miss Rudiger November 4—Today the athletic crew started to collect food for the Thanksgiving baskets to be given to the poor. Some of the girls suggested that Babs Clemente get butter from the Rock Butter Company and that Phyllis Campbell should get eggs from Wuffle's Egg Company. As usual, when one of the crew members walked in late, she was greeted by discordant notes from the piano and an icy good-morning. Betty Jane Keyes and Lorraine Hermes posed as the mad pianists, while the rest of the crew joined in singing songs like Home On the Range and The Old Gray Mare. We decided that new gobs would be taken in soon and planned a real rough house initiation for them at Miss Rudiger's home. If we have anything to do with it, lots of entertainment will be provided for the crew by the pledgees. Discussion was lively when we talked of changing basketball rules for Rock Rivalry and instituting archery as a spring sport. Complete agreement was reached on at least one point, that the senior girls who have been on any honor team for four years in one sport should be given gold insignia bracelets. We suspect that Louise Mains and Gloria Byron will be the two seniors who will receive them this year. After our meeting was adjourned, we piled into Miss Tice's car and drove off to Howie Johnson's. STUDENT LEADERS Captain—Barbara Clemente Adviser—Miss Rudiger December 6—Tonight we had our gym demonstration and though the crowd was far from enormous, we felt satisfied with our work. Babs Clemente's class gave an excellent performance on figure marching and star formations, while Phy Campbell strained her vocal chords issuing jumbled commands. Maybe it wasn't Phy's fault, but could the whole class be wrong? We have had practice throughout the year in this work because whenever Miss Rudiger was absent, we had full authority over the classes. One day Dolly Hermes made several girls report for an hour of gym after school because they didn't obey her. As a result, the culprits had an enjoyable afternoon of dancing and Dolly was the one to suffer, since she had to stay and watch them. We actually learned much about management, discipline, and instruction of large groups. Our accomplishments were far more satisfactory than those of the boys since the latter did nothing but sport those leader jackets until we received our red ones; then they were through forever. 49 WANT 5 50 1. Roger Mackin for his eyelashes 2. Lou Mains for her knees 3. Cosie Quirk for his energy 4. Dink Donaldson for her horse laugh 5. Nancy Keller for her 10 inch waist 6. Bob Keith for his bottle-blond hair 7. George Mackin for his little tootsies 8. Ralph Reid for his whistle 9. Beverly Boes for her similarity to a wolf 10. Anna Dunn for her brains 11. Walt Kirch for his pink cheeks 12. Betty Jane Keyes for her arguments with Wuflfle 13. Teenie Tyler for his photogenic figure 14. Eileen Edwards for her will power 15. Gunga Dunn for her red hair 16. Al Smith for his hair cuts 17. Sam Yetter for his sense of humor 18. Ann Higgins for her freckles 19. Bill Park for his wit (?) in history C class 20. Kay Smith for-HE JUST WANTS HER DECEMBER BREAKING THE ICE :-VX THE LOG OF THE S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY December 3—Loraine McGrath and Babs Clemente left for Albany today to attend the annual Hi-Y assembly. Loraine caused quite a stir by trying to walk through the closed glass doors of the Wellington while looking at an interesting blonde. She got a nose bleed. December 6— Dink Donaldson held a utensil meal at her house. Everybody had a hilarious time watching Phy Campbell trying to eat spaghetti with an egg beater and Betty Keyes getting poked in the nose with ice tongs. December 9—A few of the senior girls felt a streak of patriotism wave over them in assembly, so they stood up while singing God Bless America. Finding that they were standing alone, they soon sat down. December 12—During the Rock meeting the girls announced their intentions of being bachelor girls. Nancy Keller said, The best way to a man's stomach is through his heart. December 15— Babs Clemente asked Anna Dunn if her slip was showing below her dress. Mr. Langworthy popped up behind Anna and said, Nope! You look all right. December 18—Jirah Cole walked into English class about ten minutes after the bell had rung. He smiled sweetly and said, Am I late? December 21— Sherlock Eileen Edwards was in a very gay mood today. She thinks she's discovered a clue concerning the Phantom. December 24— Bev Boes started collecting pennies from all her friends. She claims she's making a necklace. We wonder! December 27—A very hard test in history C! Everyone gave a groan and settled back to take a failure. Bub Matthews piped up with, I'll Never Smile Again, in a very melodic voice. December 30—Walter Kirch mustered up enough courage to take Betty Jane Keyes to the movies. Good boy! SENIOR HIGH DRAMATIC CLUB President— Kathleen Smith Vice President—Edith Kelley Secretary—Lorraine Hermes Treasurer— Phyllis Campbell Adviser—Miss Gordon this scenery on the Center Avenue stage. (This is really a job!) The next play on our program will be 'The Happy Journey to be given for the P. T. A. and assembly. Remembering the fun of rehearsing for Little Women, we are eager to begin studying lines and start laboring over stage business once again. December 2—Sing your way to better speech m' hearty ship mates! Tonight we did just that. To the tune of the Irish Washerwomen and Jingle Bells we sang nonsense jingles to promote better speech. Later we did laughing and crying exercises in order to improve our acting emotionally. Anyone seeing us doing these exercises would think we were quite mad. To see twenty or thirty people all sitting around laughing and crying would look rather ridiculous, but we did have fun! Tonight we decided to see The Corn Is Green with Ethel Barrymore sometime in the future. This tradition of seeing at least one play a year is something we all look forward to. The ride into the city, the excitement of the group, and the play itself—all add to the making of our perfect day. As we are hosts for the Long Island Play Competition, we made plans tonight for May 23, the day on which the schools are to compete. Our biggest problem will be trying to find scenery for the various plays, and getting PING PONG Advisers—Miss Tice, Miss Rudiger Student Leader—Winifred Bedell December 4—Today Gloria Byron acted as ref for one of our playday games. When she finished she walked down the hall with her head snapping automatically from side to side. It didn't dawn on her that she was no longer keeping her eye on the ball. The match went quite well; at first we were stiff and hit wildly but later we became accustomed to our opponents and won, with the help of our best player, Audrey Cornell, whose different technique with a paddle and ball made her game an interesting and exciting one. Ellen Levin's new style, a combination of chopping, cutting, and slicing, and Ann Meehan's hard driving added to the color of the games. At the end of the match we were served ice cream and cookies, a prevalent custom at inter- school contests of this sort. LITTLE WOMEN December 13—Christmas is coming, but even more important than that annual event is the stop over the crew took tonight into the nineteenth century to visit the delightfully charming March family and to call upon their Little Women. Its being Friday the thirteenth didn't daunt us a bit and we were entertained like visiting royalty by all from dynamic, dramatic Jo to sweet, gentle Beth, from lovable Irish Hannah to harem-scarem Laurie. But, of course, it was all a front! We never realized the many faux pas or anxious moments behind all their nonchalant and easy gestures. We never realized what terrific effort and practice it took for Nancy Keller to run across the stage screaming, Roderigo! Save me! Save me! or what physical taxation it was for her to whistle boyishly, while Edith Kelley rebuked her. And who could ever have dreamed of Rosemary Mullen's becoming temperamental when someone suggested a white spot light be flashed on her in her death scene in preference to the softer yellow or e which was finally chosen? William Gillies' only worry in life was the fact that by sitting on his lap, weak, failing Beth might obliviate him from the view of the audience in one of his few moments before the foot lights. And the love affairs that culminated our visit! There was Meg and her John with the lovely brown eyes, still gazing fondly at each other after some years of wedded bliss in which time they had been blessed with the darling twins whom Laurie promptly named Daisy and Demi. Even as the curtain fell Professor Baer with Jo and Laurie and his Amy were arguing whether it should be a double wedding or not. Strains of Land of the Leal, Auld Lang Syne, or Du, Du Leigst Mir in Hertzen still have power to bring back nostalgic memories of that visit. With all its joys and sorrows, rewards and tribulations, we heartily wish we could steer the old ship into that Lavender and old lace port again and breeze into the March home for just another brief settin spell with our regular maties. BOYS’ Hl-Y President—Garrett Eelman Vice President—Joseph Harder Secretary—Edward Sherman Treasurer—William Smith Area Council Representative—William Gillies Adviser—Mr. Halford December 20—Male members of the crew met tonight in cabin 133. We were particularly fortunate for Mr. Walter Ahlers, Secretary of Nassau -Suffolk Y.M.C.A., was our guest speaker. He gave a very enlightening and inspiring talk about the purpose and the activities of Hi-Y. We discussed Bundle Week which is in progress. Clothes, books and shoes are being collected to be sent to needy families in Kentucky. Mr. Ahlers then took some pictures of us which are going to be put in the Hi-Y booklet. We decided to have a debate on the Lend-Lease Bill for next meeting. We hope it will be as stimulating as our previous meeting which featured talks on our various hobbies. Burton Miller spoke on photography while Paul Holmlin demonstrated the correct use of a gun. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Le president..............................Mile. Anne Higgins Le vice-president......................Mile. Lizette Howell Le secretaire................Mile. Lizette Donaldson Le tresorier.............................Mile. Mabel Schultz Le president des rafraichissements. .Mile. Phyllis Campbell Le president des programmes. . .Mile. Lorraine Delamarre an unknown blonde with loud affection and called her Adelaide. When the bewildered aunt finally caught up with her American niece, she explained the mistake by saying— Well, they do queer things in America. (Could she have thought Miss Langenus would dye her hair?) Mile. Langenus said she liked to travel third class, because of the chance to see the peasants drink wine and eat cabbage and black bread. La directrice.....................Mile. Marguerite Davies December 20—Aujourd'hui we gave a Christmas play entirely en franqais. We laughed ourselves silly at Robert Fleming's portrayal of Pere Noel. Napoleons and tarts which were gooey and filled with cream were served, with coffee as a demi-tasse. Following this. Mile. Langenus gave an interesting talk on her trip en Belgique. She told us that before she got off the boat, her tante Marie embraced All in all, this meeting turned out to be a gala occasion. Prizes were offered for the games played, but the winners never received them because of forgetfulness on the part of the officers. We initiated some new members after the games were over. The pledgees had to sing French songs, drink salt water and act in specially written French plays. Thereafter, we decided to meet every first Monday of the month to improve our vocabulaire franqais. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS Director—Mr. Fordham December 21— After practicing for quite some time every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:00 A.M. until the bell rings, our Junior High Chorus blended their voices publicly for the first time tonight on the Christmas program. This went over well and we owe our praise to our director, Mr. Fordham. We hope now to be granted a promotion to sing at an assembly at the Center Avenue auditorium. In our group there are about twenty-five seventh and eighth graders whose varied voices help to make our ensemble singing interesting. Billy Bernhardi used to take the attendance faithfully until Mr. Fordham began to forget his attendance book. We usually sing two part music-alto and soprano and sometimes second soprano. Some of the songs we sing are Sleep Little Babe , From III Do Thou Defend Me , Christmas Bells , Here Comes the Flag , Ship of Rio , Buttercup and Stars of the Summer Night . We are now running up and down our scales and practicing some of our new ballads, so that we can perform brilliantly at the Spring festival. ‘WS Sf sr r ? ? CAME STRAIGHT HOME FROM SCHOOL 1. Stopped and talked to girl at locker 2. Looked in library to see if fellows are there 3. Looked in gym to see what's doing 4 Stopped in at Eddie's for a Black Booze 5. Played baseball in lot 6. Went for a ride in one of the fellows cars 7. Stood and bulled with the gang 8. Home CLASS ALL PERIOD 1. Went out to look in at G. F. or B. F. in English class 2. Down boys' room for a weed 3. Out to car to listen to radio 4. Little batting practice 5. Go in and jaw with the coach 6. Went down to home ec. to get somebody to sneak out something to eat 7. Practiced conga in hall 8. Duck, here comes the wardenl JANUARY WINDBREAKER THE LOG OF THE S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY January 3—Kathleen Sarong Smith was given a shower in the girls' locker room with all her clothes on. Because her clothes were wet she wrapped a towel around herself and played basketball in Dottie Lamour manner. Some funl January 6—Buddy Eelman wrote a composition on numbers in advanced algebra. He said, At the beach you see cute numbers; there are hot numbers like Ann Sheridan and also telephone numbers like 2899R, 6114 and 1905 ' January 9— Bev Boes came to school wearing an immense red ring about two sizes too big for her. However, she's proud of it because she's now another drizzle (a drip that goes steady). January 12— In English class Marion Knauff was powdering her nose while Dick Dennis was reciting. Suddenly we heard a funny thud and Marion's compact came rolling across the floor leaving a trail of powder behind it. January 15—Fritz Furey complied to Miss Catterall's suggestion of passing around his chocolate candy. Alas for the class! It turned out to be Ex-lax. January 18—In English class we were discussing the Walt Disney pictures. Miss Gordon asked Gloria Byron to name some of his characters. Gloria immediately answered, Storky the pig ' January 2?—After a nice big dish of Italian spaghetti. Buddy Eelman decided he'd like a cigarette. Utsey Moore graciously offered one. In about two seconds we heard a big bang! The cigarette had exploded. January 24—At cheering practice the cheer leaders decided on purple for their costumes, but they couldn't decide on the proper shade. Suddenly Dolly shouted, You know the green material we had last year—well, that color purple. January 27—Betty Howell was exceptionally bright and gay today. She was preparing to attend a prom at Peddie. Lucky girl! January 30— Elsie Carter's car ran out of gas and he had to be pushed all the way from school to his house by Loraine Hermes. What would these boys do without girlsl Makes a Senior feel mighty important to have a table reserved for him in the library even if he has to write an essay for it. BOYS' BASKETBALL Manager—John Lucas Assistant Manager—John Anderson Coach—Mr. Carter Dec. 6 Away Lindenhurst 17 E. R. 31 Dec. 13 Away Babylon 27 E. R. 28 (overtime) Jan. 10 Home Long Beach 28 E. R. 26 (overtime) Jan. 17 Away Malverne 24 E. R. 33 Jan. 24 Home Oceanside 29 E. R. 33 Jan. 31 Away Mepham 30 E. R. 29 Feb. 7 Home Woodmere 33 E. R. 29 Feb. 11 Home Mepham 26 E. R. 33 Feb. 14 Away Long Beach 26 E. R. 27 (overtime) Feb. 15 Away Lynbrook 15 E. R. 17 Feb. 21 Away Woodmere 35 E. R. 21 Feb. 28 Home Malverne 31 E. R. 30 Mar. 7 Away Oceanside 29 E. R. 23 Varsity: Bill Park, Jack Sterett, Sam Yetter, Zeke Fried-ling, Howie Cook, Charlie Castagnino, Ray Grosheim, Elsie Carter, Bob Matzke, Joe Brown. January 24—Tonight we beat Oceanside and made our victories four to one, so now our self-confidence has been greatly raised. This year there has been plenty of excitement with close scores and so far, two overtimes. One of the overtimes was at the Babylon game when we were losing, but gradually we came up to a tie at the finish. The next few minutes saw everyone sitting on edge, especially after Babylon sunk a foul; however, not long afterwards Friedling shot a basket and the game was ours. The other overtime was at the Long Beach home game when luck was with our visitors and they came out the victors. Since all of us are veterans of last year's varsity or junior varsity, we are looking forward to a promising season. Besides, Sterrett is back! SENIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB Adviser—Miss Hickman FIRST SEMESTER President—Barbara Clemente Vice President—Phyllis Campbell Secretary—Kathleen Smith Treasurer—Betty Donaldson SECOND SEMESTER Barbara Clemente Anne Higgins Kathleen Smith Betty Howell January 3?—Campbell— Cimarron —Combs Call of the Wild —and so on into the night until everyone had answered the rollcall by naming a book starting with her initial! The business part of the meeting was taken up with Loraine McGrath seconding every motion that was made. Again we were reminded that each person use a different colored pencil when checking books. Even Miss Hickman chose a color to play fair and square with the rest of us. Some of the girls were displaying the gifts they had received from their capsule friends at the Christmas party. Babs Clemente wore a red fire hydrant and dog pin on her sweater; Kathleen Smith was taking the minutes with Betty Donaldson's pencils, but she couldn't walk off with them because they had Dink's initials on them. Poor Dick Gillies as usual hid behind the draperies since he's the only male in the club. We discussed the problems that the library presents other than taking care of books. There were those dear people who always forget passes when they want to roam the halls a little longer. Then too, we talked about ways of stopping those who try to sneak out. It was decided that the person at the pass desk would say. Go back through the study hall doors, please, and don't leave without pushing in your chair. Joan Sterrett was appointed to take care of the bulletin board, by putting up pictures according to the events going on. After the meeting was adjourned, we went down to the home economics room and toasted marsh-mellows and ate lolly pops. Kay Smith and Loraine McGrath brought their portables and we danced the books and work out of our minds. This is the afternoon we worked in Secretarial because yesterday we had JUNIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB President—Eleanor Miller Vice President—Carol Mackin Secretary—Margaret Rand Treasurer—Madeline Grimm Attendance Keeper-Winifred McGuire Adviser—Miss Hickman January 15—A few weeks have passed since we started on our first ocean voyage and today we had our first meeting since exams. Miss Hickman taught us the fundamentals of the club, and explained the Dewey Decimal system to us. We did our best at placing books on the shelves after we had mastered the system. Some of the girls learned what was to be done at the pass desk and what was expected of each member. Others mended books and saw that they were in a generally good condition. We decided to keep scrap books on work pertaining to the library, that is poetry, travel, famous authors, and the like. Some one suggested that a rule be made thatt only members of the Junior High Library Club be eligible for admittance to the Senior High Library Club. In this way Senior High members would have experience with library work and would be more efficient in their duties. We were so interested in the welfare of the club, that we decided to spend our dues, not on parties or other social gatherings, but on a glass top for one of the library tables. We enjoy this club so much that we wish we could meet more often. ORCHESTRA Leader—Mr Fordham January 17—Most of us assembled at approximately 8:00 this morning to tune up for orchestra practice. It was lucky the student body was still at home in bed because the noise that resulted from impulses to punish the tymphany would have made any but the hardened orchestra members run for cover. Of course, Joe Harder arrived at 8:10 and Helen Farrell at 8:25 as we were Finishing our last number. Mr. Fordham again had to reprimand the horn section which seems to be in permanent disrepute. The trombones persisted in playing flat when they should be sharp and sharp when they should be flat! Yet when all sections settled down to a general accord, the melodies of Gypsy Baron, Waltz Trieste and Vienna Woods emerged, surprising even us with their pleasant harmony. Considering that this is the First year of our organization, we feel we have made great progress musically. Not everyone of us is as competent as George Hodgins and Mabel Schultz with their violins but we may be some day! CHEERLEADERS January—We arrived at the game at two o'clock sharp donned in our familiar black shirts and orange jackets. From then on, it was rah-rah for the football team. Doro at last learned how to turn around in a lindy step-thank goodness! Even though we have been booed for our lindy cheers, we'll keep on practicing them! After football season, we intend to add more cheers to our list; from now on, there will be meetings every Fri- day night. We think that our costumes are a bit outmoded so one of our gifted members is designing white dresses with the East Rockaway emblem. They should be completed for our first basketball game. Watch out Lindenhurst—here we come We were reminiscing today. Just think, this is the last year we seniors will have to tell Roseleen to jump higher and reprimand Doro for not coming to meetings on time. We won't hear Edith's hic-to-hic, Dolly's Yes, My Darling Daughter and Agnes' Come On Children. Alas! Alas! SENIORS HANGING IN THE HALL OF FAME Eddie Quirk—Just hanging. Howie Cook—Famous filibusterer in the Senate. Rosemary Mullen—Covering up the hole in the wall. Lowren West—Great peacemaker. Warren Patterson—The pantless wonder. Edith Kelley—A new type bomb. Bobby Goldschmidt—Cooper contemporary. Loraine McGrath—Bottled whirlpool. Jirah Cole—He snuck in. Agnes Freel—She snuck in behind Jirah. Ralph Reid—There was some picture wire left over. Beverly Boes—She tried to out-do Mahatma Ghandi with her hunger strike. Claire Scharfenberg—Unusual hybrid—half mocking bird and half nightingale. FRIEND FUREY No brush, no lather, no rub in That's something that never touched Furey's chin BURMA SHAVE B. J. Nobody woves our Betty Jane But she doesn't sit and frown For she has fun just being The biggest wolf in town METAMORPHOSIS Dinkie came to school one day Her hair was streaked with gold She told us it was natural BUT NOBODY BELIEVED THAT! THE DRAFT DILEMMA My name is—Edward Jerome Quirk. My profession—Sleep walking. I do the following work at my job—zzzz. I own the following property—A night-mare. To the best of my ability I have never been in any institution—But there'll come a day! I was born—Period. My name is—Howard Cook. My residence—The dog house. In addition to the above names I have also been known as—Howie, Cookie, Black Mike, and Hey You. My telephone No.—Oh, double trouble. My income—Not as troublesome as my outcome. My property—Frozen assets. My name is—Jirah Delano Cole, the Fifth! My income—Not enough to share yet. The job I am working at now—Dodging, and more than the draft. Besides grammar school I have attended—High school, and school of thought—plenty of thought. Number of children—One brain child. My name is—Francis Furey. My occupation—Farming. My principal crop—Hair. My income from this job—5 o'clock shadow. Where I may be reached when not at home—61 Althouse Avenue. My name—Garrett Robert Eelman. My position—Unsteady. My assets—A slightly tarnished halo. My residence—Locker 271 (but I hope to be dispossessed) I have been convicted of—Felony. Reason—Kleptomania. • AGGIE Who's that peppy jitterbug The girl who's simply fit to hug She's pertness from head to heel Our own vivacious Aggie Freel KID KELLEY Who's that dream with golden locks Her shapely legs encased in socks You guessed it from the very start It's the girl who captured Elsie's heart 63 THE LOG OF THE FEBRUARY HEAD OF STEAM S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY February 3—Betty Donaldson, Janet Dunn, loraine McGrath, Howie Cook and Billy Park gave a mock discussion on whether we should have a senior wreck room. After a hilarious debate they decided that the senior room was to be a swimming pool with bowling alleys on the ceiling and tennis courts and a midget automobile track in between. Glenn Miller was to be stationed outside playing whenever a student felt in the mood. February 6—The seniors found out that the freshmen had slam books. They made one wild rush to find out what the junior high thought of them. February 9—The girls' craft club started today. They look very picturesque in shop aprons with hammers and nails in their hands. February 12—Byron and Knierim are on time for school. February 14—Today was Valentine's Day. Everyone received mysterious valentines with Guess Who on them. I guess Cupid has been working hard this year. February 17—In chemistry class the boys were juggling something. Mr. Langworthy told them to stop playing crap and remarked, Wait until I can join you and show you how to do it. February 20—The senior kids decided to name Betty Howell, Beverly Boes and Eileen Edwards after the song We Three. They have been inseparable since September. February 23—Rock Rivalry was sixteen days away and we hadn't a costume, a cheer or even a definite idea about our theme. We wondered how we'd make out compared to the year before at that rate. February 26—George Mackin asked Miss Gordon if he could go into the typing room. No, said Miss Gordon, Miss Barron isn't there. George slyly retorted, What she doesn't know won't hurt her any. George didn't go. February 29—Betty D. spent all English period tickling her funny bone. What kind of a school is this? GIRL S BASKETBALL February 10—Today we were notified that basketball play-day was again called off because of inclement weather. Practice this afternoon was fast and hard and our forwards added some more of their speed passes to their lightning game. Miss Tice played against the seniors. She disappeared for a few minutes and then emerged from a jumble of girls with a badly sprained ankle. Betty Jane Keyes was always being picked up off the floor by a team-mate. When she was asked why she couldn't stand on her feet for more than five minutes, she shrugged her shoulders and gave her characteristic answer— I don't know. Dolly Hermes insisted that she had to go home early and cook supper. No one believed her for we all knew that she just wanted to get out of practice early. Rita Knierim and Gloria Byron came to practice with their fingers all swathed in bandages as a result of a collision. These two girls afford all the laughs during the game because they play so vigorously that they are fit for the hospital after a game. They specialize in basketball fingers. Our girls did well this season. They triumphed over Mepham with a score of 17-5. Our neighbor, Lynbrook, was defeated by seven points with the final score standing 13-6. Woodmere proved to be our equal and we came home with a score of 12-12. HONOR TEAM Coach—Miss Rudiger Assistant Coach—Miss Tice Phyllis Campbell Margaret Geery Bonnie Harvey Betty Jane Keyes Virginia Hulse Audrey Kohlus Dolly Hermes Gloria Byron Edith Kelly Rita Knierim LATIN CLUB President—Betty Howell Vice President—Burton Miller Secretary—Mabel Schultz Treasurer—Ann Higgins Curile Aedile—Betty Donaldson Refreshment Chairman—Marion Knauff Adviser—Miss Kane February—Latin speaking members of the crew met this evening in cabin 110. Roy Rappoport, Lawrence Potlow, Joseph Decker and Richard Gillies gave a parody of The Argonauts which was definitely a streamlined version. Changing the golden fleece into the golden fleas powder for the stricken king, they kept the audience and Miss Kane rolling in mirth. At the height of festivities, two impatient Casanovas peeked furtively through the porthole and were promptly extricated by Miss Kane. Plans were made for next meeting's initiation. We decided to bear down upon the unsuspecting freshmen with specially prepared Latin questions and magazine paddles. The meeting was concluded by songs sung in the good old Latin manner while Mabel Schultz accompanied at the piano. After frantic rushing, Marion Knauff had succeeded in finding enough volunteers for refreshments. The fare, as usual, was cup cakes and soda pop. Members of the committee managed to slip tidbits out to the waiting steadies. The crumb-bespeckled floor was finally cleared by a few ambitious members, the chairs were returned to their original status and the cabin lights dimmed. Girls met their escorts and after choosing the longest way around the decks, reached their cabins and beds. • Daddy Tyler finds his Public Speaking assignment pleasant 66 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President—Betty Jane Keyes Vice President— Rosemary Mullen Secretary—Betty Howell Treasurer—John Yetter Adviser—Mrs. Joy February 24—This was a gala day in the lives of a select few. The National Honor Society accepted their new members. If you happened to see some high-stepping, many-striped, and gold-braided officers walking around, you could well assume that they were the privileged members of this exclusive society. To become a member of the society, one must have an average of at least 85% and be outstanding in character, leadership, and service. Although the East Rockaway chapter of this society is more honorary and passive in form, still it has maintained active interest in school and has remained an incentive for students to strive for. The club now has seventeen members including the six juniors that were inducted in June. The Malverne chapter invited our members to be guests at their induction in April. Before an eligible member can be inducted, he must repeat a vow to uphold and maintain the club's high standards and ideals. If a member goes below his 85% average, he is in danger of being dropped from the membership rolls. We are proud of our responsible position as members of this society and we feel that we are passing on a trust when new members are inducted. 67 68 MARCH THE LOG OF THE S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY March 3—Everyone of the seniors in the conga line shoved his lunch into his mouth today so he would be on time to practice the conga. Poor Howie Cook complained of indigestion!!! March 6—Janet Dunn suggested selling the excess senior candy by giving the kids a bargain—2 for 10c. March 9—Kay Smith got caught looking in Roger Mack-in's house while a fraternity meeting was going on. Buddy Eelman was the watchman and when he saw her he yelled Omega and fellows came from nowhere and dragged Kay into the meeting. She was paddled by the fellows and also made to kiss Jirah Cole (now wasn't that tough). March 72—Our senior essays were due today and the class was due for many surprises. We discovered that Nancy Keller is planning to lead the glamorous life of a second Kay Hepburn and Edith Kelley is going to make good use of her blonde hair and cute figure by modeling. Our vivacious Marion Goshen is going to soar through the clouds as an air hostess and Paul Holmlin is in for the life of a forester so he can do plenty of hunting without being caught. March 77—Good old St. Patrick came to visit today. The girls even had green nail polish on! Thank heavens it comes only once a year! March 20—Kathleen Smith pricked her finger today making Billy Park's costume for Rock Rivalry. Looks pretty good for the seniors! March 27—Rock Rivalry! The seniors walked off with the cup and our heartbreaker Jirah Cole walked off with Betty Howell (don't get excited, he just took her home). March 22—This morning we had a Rock meeting. Our literary staff quenched their thrist with the soda left from Rock Rivalry. Anne Higgins arrived rather late. When she saw the bottles she exclaimed, My heavens, beer bottles —I never would have thought it! To prove we were drinking soda, Loraine McGrath shook a bottle and it shot out like a sky rocket, all over everything. It left holes in the floor. Just imagine what it did to our stomachesll! March 25—Betty Donaldson, the pride and joy of the French Club, asked two new initiates to translate a song at the meeting. While they were thus engaged, Betty rushed over to Miss Davies and whispered to her—later we found out that she had to ask Miss Davies for a translation of the song. March 28—Before class today Anna Dunn aimed an eraser at Warren Patterson and threw it. She missed 'cause she hit Miss Gordon on the nose! u v: STUDENT COUNCIL SPINSTER SISTERS President—Warren Patterson Vice President—Edward Shillito Secretary-Treasurer—Lorraine Hermes Faculty Adviser—Miss Barron March 5 — Now that the last-minute rush of Rock Rivalry is concluded, we of the Student Council can once again resume our regular duties. The rollicking brine may have been very mild and pirate-infested upon a time, but we have brought order and justice into the chaos. Our president, Warren Patterson, was in a stern mood today; Captain Kidd could not have been more tyrannical with the erring traffic offenders. Miss Barron again served as secretary for Dolly Hermes, the perennial absentee; and Carol Mackin as a cowboy rounding up the stray representatives was our most obliging member. Miss Barron reported that she had performed the delicate task of assigning assemblies to different teachers. Many of the assemblies in the past have sprung from the ingenious brains of our able officers. We spent considerable time today in discussing some secret measures that will greatly benefit the individual classes of the high school, and in instructing the new delegates in the secrets of good navigation of thsi small craft so that they may carry on our constructive work. President Adviser Anna Dunn Mr. Lenz March 5—Today at 3:30 the senior girls met in the hold of the ship for an organization meeting. After electing' a president and limiting our membership to fifteen, we set to work with the help of Mr. Lenz, Ship's Carpenter, to decide on plans for a project. Mr. Lenz said that he would be willing to spend ten minutes of each meeting explaining helpful arts to aid a distressed housewife in the absence of her better half. He suggested that even a girl could learn to fix electric plugs and refinish furniture! Genevieve Decker started a utility table; Mary Gibson and Anna Dunn tackled picture frames; and Kay Smith, Agnes Freel and Janet Dunn started work on corner shelves. Rosemary Mullen felt the urge to create a letter opener and Dink Donaldson, a copper ash tray. Dink plugging away at her copper tray broke five saw blades and tore her fingers. Mr. Lenz is a patient teacher and has a jovial way about him that keeps the club in perfect accord and informality. We all plan to have, very soon, lovely corner cabinets, hand-made jewelry and other knick-knacks to parade with pride in front of friends and family. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Coach—Mr. Fordham March 5—Are we thrilled! Everyone seemed to like our first personal appearance in assembly today. We've been practicing twice a week in room 110 for more than five months so a word of praise is certainly welcome. There were times when poor Mr. Fordham had to remove his top coat, roll up his shirt sleeves and pound the bass notes for our wandering altos. Sometimes we wonder just where that man got all his patience! After all, when a girl's steady is waiting outside or there's a party being planned, she can't very well concentrate on flats and sharps. However, we really can become serious sometimes and satisfy our director with our renditions of A Bird Flew and Oh! Lift Thine Eyes. The contest is scheduled for April. That means a dogged-stick-to-it-ness from now on, but we don't mind. Mr. Fordham is the one who really works! Yes, we're really excited about our accomplishments for this year. Next year should be even more fun! GIRLS’ and BOYS’ BOWLING CLUB Captain—Kathleen Smith Adviser—Captain Robert Smith March 10—Strike! Spare! Split! Here are the three s's that have delighted and dejected us. We consider ourselves the crack bowling team of East Rockaway and to-day Kip Knierim proved to us that she had her sea-legs by bowling 181. Scharfie was lindying over in the corner by herself while Dink Donaldson and Coke Smith gorged themselves with hamburgers minus the rolls. Calories—you know! Pinboy's Terror Byron, who has plenty of foam on the ball, was teaching Dulcy Higgins an approach. These two were a perfect example of before and after. BOYS’ BOWLING Captain Douglas Knox Manager Charles Matthews Today Jirah Cole slid half-way down the alley with his novelty approach. His ball was good so in this case his method didn't matter. Captain Douglas Knox gave his usual pep talk, and amongst many things yelled at George Nesbit for a low score, threatening to throw him off the team. Knox topped this off by bowling an 82, the lowest score of the game. While this was going on, Ray Grosheim sneaked over to the corner by himself and started to take the radiator apart. There was a mad crash and clatter when Ray made a dash for the alley; it was his turn to bowl. And once again—the WINNER THE SENIORS! ROCK RIVALRY-THE CAPTAIN'S PARTY On March 22, the S.S. SENIOR sailed into harbor, not limping dispiritedly from its recent battle, but winging in proudly with all sails set, the captured flags of the other three ships fluttering from the mast in the glorious morning sunrise. In its hold lay the prize cargo—the Rock Rivalry cup. Below deck swinging gently in their hammocks to the rocking of the ship, slept the happily exhausted crew still dressed in their ultra-modern Cafe Society costumes. Top hats hung from the hooks above the hammocks and purple ties were slightly askew from the arduous labor of the hours before. At short intervals hammocks lurched treacherously when a red-sashed Latin or a dream-dressed Deb executed a Conga step in her sleep. Their dreams were filled with scurrying images of their night's big doings. Just a few hours before, they had seen their year's biggest party in preparation. The huge ballroom on A deck had resounded to the banging of hammers and the strains of The Darktown Strutter's Ball to which Virginia Hulse was practicing her roller tap routine. Margie Alfano had climbed precariously on the shaky sophomore float to take pictures of the senior paint fight. Phil Talfor had gone searching frantically all over the ballroom screaming Where's our glue? until in desperation, Barbara Sarriera shouted I drank it. Buddy Eelman had strolled in and out of all the murals giving directions for the finishing touches, while Wuff Connington and Fritz Furey stood at the top of the twenty-foot ladder and shook it till it swayed from side to side with little hops. Edith Kelley, Scharfie, Babsie Clemente, Loraine McGrath, Lowren West and Roger Mackin had stood watching the senior mural being raised. None of them said anything, but they all realized that it was the last time they'd stand together and watch a mural of theirs lifted upon the walls of the grand ballroom. The stars shone on the water and the ship was ablaze from stem to stern with lights as the ship's clock struck eight bells and the captain's party began. The ship's officers were in full dress and the crew stood at attention as the boatswain piped the officers and crew of the S.S. FROSH, SOPH and JUNIOR aboard. The ballroom was strung with decorations. Colored spots waved a magic pattern across the room as the four crews performed. The crew of the S.S. FROSH hanged Warren Kohlus to their apple tree after little jug-drinking Artie Koch had chased him up there with an oversized shot gun. The first mates of the S.S. SOPH, Bob Bonagura and Shirley Biggers, Johnie Burke and Joan Lynch boogied in Harlem's Hep Cat Heaven, while little Dick Gillies done got saved by Father Divine. A flying arrow heralded the arrival of the war-painted junior warriors who stamped and pranced around a ferocious medicine man. Then— with a beat of 1-2-3 KICK, the senior Conga line entered the darkened ballroom and wove a snaky path across tthe gym by the light of blue-tinted spots. The senior sailors wore bright red sashes around their waists to add that Latinish touch while their girls danced in new evening formals. Scharfie sang Night and Day in the true New York night club fashion, while Elsie Carter did a red flannel strip to Falling Leaves. The senior cheerleaders tapped their purple top hats and pulled their little bow ties in place and response poured from every section of the ballroom. They strutted across the floor on the arm of white-tailed Gigolo Parks, to the Seniors are Coming. Then, bidding farewell to the evening, to their last captain's party, and to their last cruise on the S.S. ROCK , the seniors stood in the light of a spot and sang Auld Lang Syne. Paint was smeared from costume to costume as all four crews rushed to get changed. The unfortunate sophs and juniors couldn't wipe off their greasepaint even after the seventh application of cold cream and soap. They left the S.S. SENIOR still looking like fugitives from Sioux City and Harlem. The crews returned to their respective ships after the presentation of honors by the captain. The S.S. FROSH and S.S. JUNIOR hoisted the second place flags while the S.S. SOPHS raised the third place ones. Then at eight bells, the ballroom of the S.S. SENIOR was slowly darkened and the doors were locked on the debris that lay on the floor and the memories that rested in every nook and corner. 72 Above-The Junior scalp collectors Below-The glittering glamour of captured closely contested mural the Great White Way is reflected in honors. the Senior mural of New York. 73 URE5TUNG THE LOG OF THE S . S . ROCK DAY BY DAY APRIL COLD SHOWER April 3—Janet Dunn left for Florida today. She planned to spend Easter vacation with the palm trees, Florida moon and Southern fellows!!! April 6—Jirah Cole's friend came from Chicago to visit him during the Easter vacation. The first night he was here they both escorted Betty Howell to the show. I'm sure Betty didn't mind. April 9—Genevieve Decker was all het up. Just imagine, she was going to spend two heavenly weeks in Massachusetts. April 12— Half session day for Easter vacation. Everyone was all excited. Imagine two weeks vacation and the Easter bunny besides! April 15—Eileen Edwards seemed to prefer the alumni to the senior boys—you couldn't blame her because Stevie Burke was the man of the hour. April 18— Everybody returned from Easter vacation. The kids looked absolutely worn out. Who said vacations were restful???? April 21— Bev Boes came to school with her hair fixed in thin long curls. It seemed she started off trying to imitate a Scarlett O'Hara hair-do and she ended up looking the spitting image of Shirley Temple. April 24—Most people seemed to say cousins don't get along well. However, Loretta Conklin and Jean Whitman have long since disproved this statement. They are absolutely inseparable. April 27—Joan Breen seems to believe the statement pepsi cola hits the spot . She drank five pepsi colas today! April 30—Today the fire whistles began to blow while we were in English class. We had to stop everything and keep absolutely quiet while our fireman Henry Torborg, listened to the number of blasts. STRIKE! BOYS' BASEBALL Manager—Dick Ward Adviser — Coach Carter Chaminade April 23 home Malverne April 25 home Oceanside April 29 away Mepham May 2 home Lynbrook May 3 away Long Beach May 6 away Woodmere May 9 home Mepham May 20 away Long Beach May 23 home Woodmere May 27 away April 1—With mates Bill Park, Larry Mord, Charlie Eich, Elsie Carter, Ray Grosheim, and Ji Cole (Highland Park High) leading the parade as lettermen, we the S. S. Rock baseball men started our first practice with hope in our hearts and gloves in our hands. Next in line came the rest of the squad which include Warren Steinacker, Howie Cook, Harry Grosheim, Neal Clark, Joey Schmitz, George Nesbit, Bob Matzke, Jimmy O'Regan and Johnny Yetter. Under the scrutinizing eye of Coach Carter, it was discovered that our team was weak in two important places— batters and pitchers. But, that has not discouraged us—not one bit! After three hours of practice the coach learned that many of the mates can be developed into heavy hitters and that Nesbit and Matzke can take care of the pitching angle. To start off the year with a bang, Charlie Eich slid into second base and sprained his ankle. The horror of it all was that he had not been insured! A number of freshmen and sophomores reported for practice today and will make up the second team for this year and add hopeful material to the squad for future years. 78 CHORUS Director—Mr. Fordham April 5—We're right proud tars just now because our prize chorus has won a 1-rating in a competition at Mepham with the other sloops that are anchored in these neighboring waters. While at Mepham, preparing to trill sweetly for a judge's benefit,we encountered a rather embarrassing incident that rattled our calm and poise for a few bars. When we were told we were next on the program, Mr. Fordham proudly led his flock to the platform. We were ready to weigh anchor and launch into a very religious hymn but no judge arrived. We couldn't disappoint the audience so we sang! Just as we were to start the opening strains of I Won't Kiss Katy the truant arrived. We all opened our mouths, let out our pent-up emotions, filled our lungs with great gasps of pure oxygen and began to emit the bird-like notes and warbles that won us our sought for 1-rating. The contest wasn't the only big moment of the year, though, because in November we launched our successful operetta, The Gondoliers. In December we sang Silent Night, and other traditional pieces to the large audience that assembled in the gym to participate in the annual Christmas Program. We shan't soon forget the fun we had when as guests of Mr. Hermanson, we sang for the Latvian Club. Although they are not exactly classified excess baggage, Dick Ward and Richard Carter made the round trip in the baggage compartment of the bus. As a reward for our singing, everyone received a frostick! 79 JUNIOR RED CROSS President—Sigrid Rasmussen Vice President— Dorothy Higgins Secretary—Marjorie Smith Treasurer—Ursula Schadewitz Publicity Chairman—Lorraine Scheurman Adviser—Miss Cruikshank April 10—We finished knitting our sixth afghan today! The afghans with the washclothes and scarves we have made will be sent to needy people abroad by the American Red Cross. We like to think that our afghans of bright colored knitted patches may bring warming comfort to a few of Europe's homeless refugees. Perhaps—some little French Pierre may find the moments in between bomb shells more happy with a warm afghan sent over by us. Several of the blocks in our afghan are quite original for Alice Clemente had her own style and knitted 2 pearled 2 for a whole square instead of for just 2 inches of it. In December we had to do a little detective work to find out who took our Christmas stockings that were filled for the soldiers. Regardless of the missing stockings, we sent many cigarettes, candy and fruit to the veterans. We found great enjoyment in making scrapbooks and jokebooks to be sent to children's and soldiers' hospitals. Many times we almost fell overboard laughing at the jokes that we had cut out from the Saturday Evening Post and Collier's. GIRLS' BASEBALL Coach—Miss Rudiger, Miss Tice April 16—Crack! There goes another bat and Gloria Byron is again making a home run. Gloria has been on the varsity baseball team since she was a freshman. The senior team expects to have an excellent season this year since many of the athletic veterans will be on the team. Mary Gibson will probably continue to be bruised as she attempts to slide to home plate. Another home run slugger is Chucky Goshen, who gives the outfielders on the opposing team a chance to show their ability. Loraine (out of position) McGrath is usually found plunked right on her base and therefore easily knocked off by the runner. Miss Rudiger and the Student Leaders expect to have a difficult time this season picking out class teams and honor teams. They have been watching the players in their gym classes to see exactly how much ability they have. East Rockaway will play host at the baseball play day and will entertain Mepham, Lynbrook, Woodmere, Southside, Long Beach, Central, Baldwin, Lawrence, Freeport, and Ocean-side. There is only one drawback to this baseball season and that it is will be the last sport we will ever participate in for this school. STAMP CLUB President—Miriam Levy Vice-president—Larry Potlow Secretary—Joan Sterett Purser—Billy Meagher Adviser—Mr. Hoppen April 4—We held our annual stamp club auction today. Many of the fine stamps that we had collected at every port went under the auctioneer's hammer. Some of the stamps we had gotten in the port of Salonika went for the highest bid of the day. The Moroccan and Ukranian stamps brought a pretty penny into the treasury and brought back memories of the adventures we had in getting them. We discussed plans for putting on a driving campaign for dues, since we need money for the exhibition we are planning for May. We expect to award prizes for the most unusual collection, and our treasury in its present condition could not stand the strain. For the remainder of the meeting we had our weekly stamp quiz and traded some stamps before we went home. This latter convenience is for the benefit of those sailors who were unable to obtain shore leave at some ports and so slipped up a little on their collection. There was many a hearty laugh to be heard among the sailors in our little crew, for every stamp from the defense number of the U. S. A. to the Japanese sticker of a Geisha girl performing an exotic dance brought back memories of many adventures and a sweetheart in every port ' 81 HIST. C NOTES MAY THE LOG OF THE S.S. ROCK DAY BY DAY May 3—Our own Eddie Quirk, alias Cosie, seemed to be quite busy writing love notes to all the senior girls. What a man!!! May 6—Winnie Bedell came to school in style. Linnie drove her in his new laundry truck!! May 9—Paul Holmlin was thinking of starting a new profession—duck hunting. May 12—Gene Torborg gave Florence White his grandmother's engagement ring. It looked as if it were going to be a close draw to see who would marry first, Gene and Flossie or Kathleen Clemente and Ernest Noon. May 15—Lowren West, Ann Higgins, Fritz Furey ond Babs Clemente played jump rope after school. Some fun! May 18—Mrs. Joy's history class serenaded us with Turkey In the Straw. May 21—This morning Nancy Keller came to school with her hair c-u-r-l-e-d!!! May 24—Girls' Hi-Y gave varsity show for girls only!! The boys tried every method imaginable to get a peek but they were unsuccessful—We hope! May 27—A month ago today Mary Gibson went home with the measles. Just before Easter vacation, too! May 30— Some of the kids have been swimming all ready. Announcements began, No swimming in the back of the school!! BACHELORS' CLUB President—Walter Kirch Vice President—Billy Park Secretary-Treasurer—Bob Matzke Faculty Adviser—Mrs. Lenz February 18: We bachelors met in the galley and made plans for our breakfast, picnic and faculty tea. George Mackin, Wuff Connington, Fritz Fury and Sam Yetter were chosen to select food for the bachelors to cook. We envisioned a seasick crew after the committee was chosen. All the boys donned their aprons except Bob Matzke and the Mackin brothers, who had forgotten theirs but wore them in compensation the next day around school. While making fudge and peanut brittle, we had our first tragedy of the class. Teenie Tyler accidentally spilt some hot sugar on George Mackin's hand. Maybe we'd better stick to simple things like orange toast, muffins and biscuits. After many arguments as to whose dish was the best, we washed the dishes and relayed them from the sink to the closet. Mrs. Lenz gasped as each cup went sailing through the air. During these cleaning-up activities, we talked of the day when we would wear the plaid shirts we plan to make. Will the girls wink at us! We spent odd moments in between activities discussing our picture in the Review-Star. Even if we do say so ourselves we photograph well. When the photographer caught us, Walt Kirch was lighting the oven, 'Teenie Tyler and Buddy Eelman were eating orange toast and Mrs. Lenz was giving us general instructions. We must be good to rate the rotogravure! 84 BOY'S TRACK COACH: Mr. Lenz May 10—These are the days to be out in the spring air, practicing for the hundred-yard dash, the two-twenty, the four-forty and the one-mile run. Today some of us began _ contemplating entering the eight-eighty relay when we found our wind improving. Patterson's endurance ought to — stand him in good stead here. That is, of course, if those painful knots in his legs caused by his exertions don't cripple him permanently. Local supplies of mustard, Sloan's liniment, Wintergreen and particularly Red Hot may be exhausted soon if Pat doesn't get those legs in shape! John Lucas is determined to make that broad jump. Any fellow seen jumping puddles will probably be Johnnie! Richard Krause was our only casualty today. While practicing the shotput, he dropped the twelve-pound ball on his toe—Poor Krause. We couldn't find a pole for high jump today. Someone l finally conceived the notion of getting reeds from the creek and fastening them together with safety pins. It wasn't so good as the pole—but it served the purpose! • The school's mystery man finally caught in the act. An exclusive shot taken of the Angel as he left one of his famous yellow notes in a locker. 85 RIDING Manager—Kathleen Smith Adviser—Miss Rudiger, Miss Tice May 8—Jock Whitney and Pete Bostwick have nothing on usl We played polo today! Generally, the horses7 legs, noses and ears were hit harder than the ball itself. Kathleen Smith was the terror of the turf when she galloped down the field; horses and players ran for their lives! Miss Rudiger and Miss Tice, Ellen Levin, Joan Hartop, Pat Scannell, Doris Caron and Phyllis Campbell found themselves at one point in a laughing huddle that resembled a football crush. Everyone was so much in everyone else's way that the ball rolled where it pleased and stayed there. Beverly Boes added another chapter to the story of her battle with her favorite mount Blackie who, we must admit, emerged the victor. When Gloria Byron dismounted from her prancing sea horse, she found walking on solid earth a queer sensation. She'll be in for a razzing tomorrow with her cowboy walk! Phyl Talfor further confused the general confusion by spilling salty tears over the death of her nag Snowball who has been sent to the glue factory. Time, mend her aching heart! Pat Scannell, in her customary manner, went so fast today that we think she may be trying to persuade this age of speedy automobiles and airplanes that horseflesh has potentialities for speed never before suspected. Herb, our riding instructor, announced the rules for the June riding meet. In B group, riders will be judged on the walk, trot, and canter; in A group, on these gaits and changing leads in a figure 8. Since Phyl Campbell has deservedly won the cup for these many years, we think it should be engraved with her name in readiness for the meet. The Junior Class President suffers an attack of spring fever INFORMATION PLEASE? QUIZ KEEPS 1. Who put a lock on Ray Grosheim's locker and couldn't find the key to open it? 2. What senior girl looked all over school for her coat and after insisting someone took it, remembered that she forgot to wear it that day? 3. What senior girl spilled paint all over the Rock Rivalry mural? 4. Who got kicked out of Mr. Halford's class for eating scallions? 5. Who spilled ink all over the floor in English class and took the color out of the tiles? 6. Whose locker is crammed full of Petty girls in color? 7. Who is such a fiend at collecting things that she threatened to take a key home from an Albany hotel? 8. What senior athlete lends his car to all the girls to sit in and listen to the radio? 9. Who created a stir when she wore her hair with bangs one day? 10. Who found a cup in his locker inscribed with The Champion Bull Thrower of 1941 ? 11. The piece of wearing apparel in whose locker stopped traffic in the halls one noon? 12. Who dragged the cat-tails into school and were drafted into the janitorial force as punishment? 13. Who wore sun glasses to school for three days to hide a greenish purple eye from a baseball accident? 14. What boy stuck a mirror in his locker for the benefit of all the girls who do a repair job on their make-up in between classes? 15. What senior boy bought a car and took it apart the day after he got it and couldn't get it back together again? 16. What senior girl sat on a needle in Home Ec class and disrupted the class for three minutes threatening the person who put it there? 17. Who put salt instead of sugar in the chocolate drop cookies and almost poisoned the school by generously passing them out to all? 18. Who spilled a bottle of ink in English class and made all the boys wipe it up for her? 19. What girl got locked in the subway when she went back for Nancy Keller's gloves and caused her companions to have the train stopped to get her off? 20. What girl took off her shoes in Algebra class and had to walk outside in her stocking feet to get them from underneath the window where Betty Donaldson had thrown them? 21. Who got $.10 perfume spilled all over her at Xmas time and caused the study hall window to be kept open all the while she was in there? DECLARATION OF ALLEGIANCE We wove our teachers dearly. We think that they are grand. We pay them tribute yearly And at attention stand. We always do their bidding Our work we never shirk. But believe us, we ain't kidding When we say we hate homework! THE SENIORS-YOU KNOW THEM FROM A to Z. A is for Annie our Sunshine of Spring B is for Bob and the way he can swing C is for Cookie with the curl in his bob D is for Dick he's corn off the cob E is for Edith and her Elsie too F is for Freel whose still seconds are few G is for Greek who lends us his car H is for Hank R's all around star I is for Irwin an able sea scout J is for Jirah let's all give a shout K is for Kay with that big diamond ring L is for Lowren to seniors he's King M is for Mary the sophisticate lass N is for Nancy K. Cornell of our class O is for orange and put it with black P is for Pat the prex with a knack Q is for Quirk he's tall but not burly R is for Reid he's short 'n loves Shirley S is for Storky who's off times with Cosie T is for Terror he's nuts about Flossie U is for U which comes after I. O. V is for vacation My, time does go slow W is for Walter who swims in the foam X is for the Angels whose names are unknown Y is for Yetter our tall, witty, ace Z is for zoom— For we exit in haste LITERARY STAFF Rock Club meetings were such a joy, There were twenty girls and only one boy; We chewed the rag for an hour or so. And after wo chewed, we got up to go. But where is our year book? we all cried in rhyme, Oh, come let us go; we have plenty of time. But Miss Gordon was firm and pulled us all in By the hair on our heads and his chinny chin-chin. So we all buckled down and racked our lame Blocks And we give you this log-- The good S.S. Rock (s). ANSWERS TO INFORMATION PLEASE 1. Ray Grosheim 2. Beverly Boes 3. Scharfie 4. Cosie 5. Gunga Dunn 6. Johnny Morano 7. Cobena Clemente 8. Ray Grosheim 9. Nancy Keller 10. Buddy Eelman 11. Betty Jane Keyes 21. Anne 12. Dink, Barbara McDermott and Betty Striker 13. Flossie White 14. Buddy Eelman 15. Walt Kirch 16. Kay Clemente 17. Kay Smith 18. Gunga Dunn 19. Aggie Freel 20. Loraine McGrath Higgins P. T. A. OFFICERS 1940-1941 President—Mrs. Dewey Munson First Vice President—Mrs. Ysidro Pendos Second Vice President—Mr. Frank Hubbard Treasurer—Mrs. Herbert Carter Recording Secretary—Mr. Fred Hoppen Financial Secretary—Mrs. James Rendall Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Ernest Bernhardi June 5—We met for our last meeting of the year tonight. Our meetings this year have been particularly successful, for we have provided interesting programs and have done our best to foster a cooperative feeling between parents and members of the faculty by having experienced speakers with messages for faculty as well as father and mothers. We have achieved the annual one hundred dollar scholarship and other necessary funds under the chairmanship of Mrs. Charles Krull, who has held the position for five years. Miss Florence Cruickshank reported on Welfare for the year and Mrs. Bernard Ullaman reported on the transportation on approved school projects. The lunchroom has been capably handled this year under the supervision of Mrs. Durand Miller, Mrs. Matthias Nalback and a committee of thirty women. Our membership chairman, Mr. Hubbard, has done his job well with our membership reaching 176. With a 100% enrollment of the faculty, we anticipate a growing membership of parents until all mothers and fathers of our high school children have become part of our association. 88 V JUNE WHITE COLLAR JOB THE LOG OF THE S . S . ROCK DAY BY DAY June 2—The Junior Prom is only four days away. Everyone was praying today for a full moon, plenty of stars and a Swell escort. June 3—Edward Quirk recited very well in history class today—reason? His book was wide open. June 4— Classes got smaller—spring hookey. The boys weren't the only ones! June 5— Ray Grosheim decided it's getting a little warm for two sweaters and a woolen shirt so now he wears only one sweater and the woolen shirt! June 6—Well—tonight was the night for music and romance. All the girls showed up with their heart-throbs and a loving look in their eyes. Everything was a big success and no one could ever forget the Junior Prom. June 18—All gym classes were carried on outside and every once in a while Miss Schempp came out to seek someone who was cutting class. June 21 —Everyone had a worried expression in his eyes and a bookish look on his face. Cramming has started. After all exams begin tomorrow! June 24—Regents week is all over. Now everyone is waiting impatiently for his marks. Good luck, kids! June 27—Today was graduation. The seniors suddenly realized that they were leaving school for good. Everyone looked very sad. June 30—Good-byes were said and yearbooks were signed. Every senior was being wished happiness and success. Go Forth and Conquer JUNIOR HIGH DRAMATIC CLUB President—Patricia Rutt Vice President—William Bernhardi Secret ary—Joan Hartop Adviser—Mrs. Reilly June 20—Today we had our June picnic. Hamburgers and rolls, pickles and olives, mustard and mercurochrome —all these were ours and heaven, too! The mosquitoes and ants were our unresponsive audience while a series of skits were enacted. The drama has claimed even the younger members of the crew and we of the Junior High School Dramatic Club are very pleased with our knowledge of histrionics. We have become almost psychic from our study of pantomines and are able to interpret immediately when a fellow actor next to us wants the answers to questions one, two, three, four, and five. Mrs. Reilly, our director, has read us many things on the expression of thoughts. We have discovered that dramatics involves more than we had ever dreamed of. Already we have begun to look forward to the traditional senior play so that we may display our dramatic ability. By the time we are seniors we hope to be veteran showmen! Our History C teacher corrects our History C regents papers Aw! Who wanted to graduate anyway! 90 SCIENCE CLUB President—Lawrence Potlow Vice President— Betty Jane Grossman Secretary-Treasurer—William Meagher Faculty Adviser—Mr. Hoppen June 2—We finally got around to having a meeting after having had it postponed several times. Our weekly meetings have become monthly meetings. We discussed plans for going to the Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium. We have a special yen to see the dinosaurs and Indian relics that we've heard so much of and to be able to look at the big dipper in soft, comfortable chairs without straining our necks. After our business meeting, we took turns grinding the telescope. Larry Potlow has the record for grinding—28 minutes. Mr. Hoppen does most of the grinding though and says that he will finish it himself this summer. Betty Jane Grossman practically drove the members to walk the plank today by playing sour notes on her clarinet throughout the meeting. A few other members were showing their artistic ability by drawing on the blackboard. Our poor lens! Will it ever be finished? CAPTAIN ROBERT A. SMITH Since work on the Yearbook began, the very professional looking man above has become as familiar to us as our teachers and classmates for he is our very patient photographer. Always smiling, always joking, ever obliging and tactful to the last. Captain Smith won the admiration of every person he photographed. We feel that he has given us a chance to have a super Yearbook with his painstaking efforts to make every club picture perfect and every candid interesting. We thank you. Captain Smith, although it seems scarcely enough and our appreciation and gratitude will live in this book. 91 DREAMS I dream of: Anne Higgins—Alarm Clocks ringing, ringing all night long. Beverly Boes — Losing so much weight that I look like a human skeleton. Loraine McGrath— Men lll Rosemary Mullen—Snakes crawling all over the walls and floor. Aggie Freel—Nightmares (Buddy Eelman) ’’Babsie Clemente—Mr. Langworthy. Betty Howell—I use up all my dreams daydreaming. Jirah Cole—Betty Howell. Lowren West—Different excuses to see Ann. Rita Knierim—Setting 'em up on Alley 5. Miss Gordon—Teaching art classes (Hal Hal) Eileen Edwards—Playing hookey and getting caught. Albert Smith—Just Virginia. Joe Brown—Pitching a no-hit game in the World Series. Wuff Connington Fritz Furey—Being owners of the International Rock Butter Company. Frances Kasold—Marrying the boss's son—Wowll Louise Mains—Money—$1,000 bills piled knee-high all over the floor. Walter Kirch—Driving a maroon streamlined super-charged roadster. Marion Goshen—Falling out of a plane without a parachute. Sam Yetter—Of apes and gorillas chasing me up and down the walls. George Mackin—Girlsl Girlsl Girlsl Mary Gibson—I don't dream; I have insomnia. Florence White—I dream of Genie with the light red hair. 8etty Jane Keyes—Setting things on fire. Mabel Schultz—I dream of doing the rhumba with a nice fuzzy gorilla. Warren Patterson—All the trouble I am always in with the women. Lars Mord—Hitting a baseball through Mr. Studwell's window and getting caught. Edward Sherman—Air planes diving at the house and writing PEPSI COLA. Irwin Deutscher—That my clarinet sits by my bed and plays to me. INTERVIEW WITH FUREY, DENNIS AND CONNINGTON Rock Reporter—Where did you three get those red faces? Furey—We went on a little trip to Vermont. Connington—You'd be red too if you slept in a barn where the temperature was below zero. Dennis—I've lost my school boy complexion. Reporter—Why did you go? Furey—We wanted money for Christmas. We planned to cut a few hundred trees and sell them. Dennis—Yeah—at a dollar each. Reporter—Did you? Dennis—Not exactly. Connington—Huh, we came out $20 in the red. Furey—We'll be paying for the rest of our lives. Reporter—Were the trees good? Furey—Yes, except the needles fell off and we had a few complaints. Reporter—How did you get up there? Furey—In Mackin's model A roadster. We rented it for 50 cents a day. Connington—He'll never see the rental for it though. Dennis—That ain't no lie! Reporter—1Where'd you stay? Furey—Jails and barns mostly. Connington—Did you ever know how nice cows are? Furey— like the bulls bestl Reporter—How was the weather? Dennis—Blizzardsl We cut down the trees and then got snowed in so we couldn't get them to the trailer. Furey—It was so cold the car froze up—some carl We had to hock the spare tire (Mackin hasn't noticed) to buy gas. Reporter—What did you eat? All—Bread and jam, bologna, milk, bread and jam, bologna, milk and more bread and jam. Dennis—We had three good meals that Marybelle, the farmer's daughter, cooked. Reporter—Have any other adventures? Furey—We left the wallet containing all our money (I) behind and had to go back 40 miles to get it. Connington—We landed in a ditch several times and the roads were so skiddy we turned circles. Dennis—Don't forget the time the headlights blew out and we got a warning because we had no tail light on the trailer. Reporter—How did you stand the hard labor? Furey—Well, we went to bed every night by 8 o'clock. Dennis—And liked itl Connington—You ought to see Fritz in his red flannels. Fuery—Yeahl Well, you didn't look any too good in your whities . Reporter—Did you have to send home for money? Dennis—Yes, I sent home twice but only got it once. Connington—My funds were exhausted too. Reporter—Did you gain any weight? Connington—I gained 4 ounces. Furey—I lost 4 pounds. Reporter—Did you shave while you were away? Connington—Only once because the farmer had a cute daughter. Furey—My beard was 2 inches long. Dennis—I'm too young. Reporter—What time did you get up in the morning? Connington—I slept till Dennis threw water on me. Furey—I got up to milk the cows around 5 o'clock. Reporter—What was your most precious, piece of clothing? Connington—My flannel night shirt. Dennis—My ear muffs. Furey—My red flannel. Reporter—Did you like the animals? Dennis—I don't like nothing. I just like flowers. Connington—I like the pig the best of all because I envied his fat little body. Reporter—Did any of you get a haircut while you were up there. Furey—We persuaded Dennis. Connington—They scalped him. Dennis—When I got into the chair a guy put a bowl on my head and snipped a way. Reporter—What did you dislike most about the trip? Connington—The ending. Dennis—We got the boot from school. THE LOST AND FOUND BOX A spelling book, a locker key. And glasses in a case. Keep company with rulers And a movie actor's face A history notebook worn and limp Hides flowers for the hair; While leaky fountain pens proclaim That nothing good is there. A dog from someone's bracelet Has been put into the pound Close behind six pointless pencils In the office Lost and Found! SENIOR AQUARIUM Caviar..................................................Judd Hall Starfish ................................Genevieve Decker 5e ...........................................Billy Parks Jellyfish ...............................Rosemary Mullen Whale..........................................Augie Alti Octopus ...............................Warren Steinacker Shrimps...................Agnes Freel and Phyllis Campbell Lobster....................................Walter Kirch Mussel ..................................................Ray Grosheim Sardines..................Edith Kelley and Elsie Carter Flounder ..............................................Eddie Quirk The End...................................................Go Fish! SMALL TALK S-a-a-a-a-y, Kid!—Dolly Hermes. Want to hear something funny?—Rosemary Mullen. I don't know—Betty Jane Keyes. You're a riot—Anne Higgins. Hello, Sugar!—Anonymous. What'd I do?—Howie Cook. This is purely my opinion—Kay Smith. There will be no more permissions until this room is quiet—Miss Gordon. Will the meeting please come to order?—Lowren West. People, please let's concentrate—Mr. Safford. ? QUESTION ? (If you could take only one thing on your voyage, what would it be?) Abrams, Edgar—An excuse. Alti, Augustus—Betty Grable. Barton, Dorothy—Some bait. Bedell, Winifred—Ping-pong paddle. Bernhardi, John—A sailor's cap. Boast, Margaret—A doctor. Boes, Beverly—A man. Brown, John—A bench. Byron, Gloria—A bowling ball. Campbell, Phyllis—Memories. Carter, Leslie—A blonde. Castagnino, Charles—A harem. Clemente, Barbara—A zombie. Clemente, Kathleen—A rolling pin. Combs, Muriel—A flute player. Combs, George—A fire extinguisher. Conklin, Loretta—Field glasses. Connington, Russell—A bromo. Cook, Howard—Wave set. Decker, Genevieve—Make-up. Delemcrre, George—A hang-over. Deutscher, Irwin—The Courier. Donaldson, Betty—A bottle of peroxide. Dunn, Anna—A raft. Dunn, Janet—A chaser. Durso, Andrew—Harmonica. Dyke, Pauline—Encyclopedia. Edwards, Eileen—Nail file. Eelman, Garret— Seabiscuit. Freel, Agnes— I ain't goin' . Furey, Francis—A razor. Goldschmidt, Robert—Sleeping tablets. Goshen, Marion—Lasso. Grosheim, Raymond—Dice. Hansen, Charles—A candid camera. Hermes, Lorraine— Sonny and Carol. Higgins, Ann—Toothpaste. Holmlin, Paul—A gun. Howell, Betty— Coal. Kasold, Frances—Lynbrook telephone numbers, Keller, Nancy—A theatrical agent. Kelley, Edith- Elsie. Keyes, Betty— I don't know. Kirch, Walter— Black booze. Knauff, Marion—Curlers. Knierim, Rita—Cinnamon gum. McGrath, Loraine—A picture of Bob. Mackin, George— Canal boats. Mains, Louise—A spelling book. Matthews, Charles—A barber. Matzke, Robert—A Sears Roebuck catalogue. Morano, John—Plenty of gasoline. Tyler, Walter— Sergeant. Caron, Doris—A horse. Cole, Jirah—A technique. Hall, Richard—Antiques. Mackin, Roger—A fig leaf. Magnusen, Eleanor—Perfume. Mullen, Rosemary—A come-hither look. Nitshke, Allen—A tent. Park, William—Suspender. Quirk, Edward—Water wings. Reid, Ralph— Esquire. Sager, Joyce—Yehudi. Scharfenberg, Claire—A carton of cigarettes. Schultz, Mabel—A violin. Sherman, Edward—Test tubes. Smith, Albert—Measles. Steinacker, Warren—Plenty of money. Stutzenstein, Margaret—Typewriter. Wendt, Madeline—Candy. West, Lowren—A crayon. White, Florence—Suntan oil. Whitman, Jean—A fishing rod. Yetter, John—A bottle of Four Roses. Gibson, Mary—A lemon. Holmes, Roy—The Hippodrome. Hulse, Mabel—Flashlight. Keith, Robert—Lemon oil. Mord, Lars—Football. Mott, Fred—Subway posters. Patterson, Warren—A rain check. Smith, Kathleen—Sweaters. Torborg, Henry—A bicycle. Torborg, Eugene—A monkey wrench. Whitman, Sherwood—Kuster's Candy Store. THE LIGHT THAT FAILED OR GENIUS ON THE ROCK STAFF At Rock meeting we hear—Miss Gordon, do you know Popeye? — Is Fritz waiting? Goodl — I'm still doing that blasted write-up. Isn't that cute! Listen to this poem! Oh, Bev, you look thin. You look terrible.—I do not. —I know what Mr. Hermanson dreams about. It's a new way of making coffee without using the bunsen burner because the depression isn't over. —Hey, Anne look who's at the door. —Oh dear! Oh look—It's ten to five. Stop it. We don't give a hoot. You're driving us batty. —Oh! A slam book! Whose is it? Let me see. Who put that in about me? I'll kill them. How about some Valentines in February? — Why must you be so curious? ... do we have to give sub-topics in our home work? What does entice mean? I don't know. It's five to five. Let's go. Come on-. LOVE TOOK A HOLIDAY In April when the breezes turned And the days grew warm and sunny If you chanced to hove Spring Fever It wasn't one bit funny. If your head grew hot and arms grew cold And there wasn't love to blame. You made a dash for the medical room And never came back the same. You had your choice of measles or mumps And then again it might be Poison ivy all over your face And going down past your knee. In April when the breezes turned All romance died of thirst. For whenever Cupid shot his bow A quarantine was firstl Best Sellers of Tomorrow Mrs. Lenz—Factors to Consider When Buying a Waste-paper Basket. Mr. Halford—How to Treat your Secretary. Mrs. Joy—A Substitute for Spearmint Gum. Miss Kane—How to keep the Class in Stitches. Miss Langenus—Happen', Skippin', and Jumpin'. Mr. Hoppen—Adventures of Dapper Dan. Dr. Studwell—Hark, the Harold Angel Singsl Miss Gordon—We Who Ride in the Dark. SHORT AND SNAPPY CORRESPONDENCE FORM FOR CLASS USE MY DEAR: -4 Hon Denso Jerk Sad Apple Scurve Stinker Friend?! I have been busy in school: Heppin' Congain' Sleeping Wolfing Cheatin' Roamin' Weedin' Eatin' r Women And y seeing: Men(?) Donald Duck Gypsy Rose Elsie The Warden The teachers (darn it) And wondering about: The Angels Nothing Dates Eats 3:30 YOU Do you know there is no: - Stork Striker (Betty) Justice Hope Gas Dough! Anna Dunn—The Art of Mixing Chemicals. Buddy Eelman—How to be a Gentleman. Nancy Keller—Attractive Hair Styles. Allen Nitshke—Boy Scout Handbook. Doris Caron—What's Wrong with the President. George Mackin—Voice Your Own Opinion. Kay Smith—Variety is the Spice of Life. Elsie Carter—How to Get to First Base. Winnie Bedell—Biography of Linwood Wieser. Marion Knauff—How to Make Patty-cakes. Frances Kasold—How to Catch a Mousie. Phy Campbell—How to Drive. Joan Breen—Book of Statistics. Muriel Combs—Practice Makes Perfect. Low West—The Enchantment of Irish Eyes (non-fiction). Walt Kirch—Beauty Aids for Your Complexion. Cosie Quirk—Come Summer (annual publication). Roger Mackin—Autobiography. Irwin Deutcher—Mutiny on the Rock. Bob Matzke—Margie. Miss Catterall—History of Civilization. Mr. Langworthy-P. Langworthy's Book of Jokes. r Did you remember to: 1 Hand in your Essay Kiss (him or her) Goodnite Take off your red flannels Brown the teacher Rinse your hair Buy Senior Candy! Signing off with: Love and XXX's A headache Relief-Excuses Oceans of Love Take care of yourself P. S.: 'Scuse the writin' Keep Plugging Still Love You Be good! The class just red the note—I got caught Forever Yours—5c a bar. « • «r ADVERTISEMENTS Compliments of i CENTRE AVENUE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION Compliments of EAST ROCKAWAY HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION Compliments of RHAME AVENUE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION 97 ftcwmoct Annual Announcement of four-year day course leading to BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE • A comprehensive course designed to prepare students for the practice of pharmacy. Also provides an excellent foundation for numerous allied professions including Analysis of Drugs, Foods, Water and Dairy Products, Hospital Pharmacy and Cosmetology. Co-Educational. Early registration is advisable Address Dean H. H. Schaefer J LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY B'KLYN COLLEGE of PHARMACY 600 LAFAYETTE AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. • MAin 2-4040 Accredited hr the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education Compliments of A FRIEND APEDA STUDIO, INC PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS POSSIBILITIES • APEDA BUILDING 212-214-216 WEST 48th STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. 99 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THIS YEAR BOOK Compliments of LYNBROOK BOARD OF TRADE, INC. MEMBERS ADELAIDE DRESS SHOP CAROLYN ALDER, MILLINER AUNT ROSE PASTRY SHOP BALDWIN PIANOS BLAKE AVENUE GARAGE BROWNE'S BUSINESS SCHOOL MARY A. CAHILL, POSTMASTER FRATZ PRINTING CO. I. J. GNATOWSKY, STATIONERS HEYDT'S MEAT MARKET HOME LIFE STUDIO IDEAL COTTON STORE S. S. KRESGE CO. D. J. LEVY, MEN'S WEAR LIGGETT'S DRUG STORE LYNBROOK WINDOW CLEANING CO. LYNBROOK NAT'L BANK TRUST CO. MAFFUCCI RUBIN MAYFAIR DRUG CO. AUGUST MIESTEN, CONFECTIONERY MILES SHOES MODEL BAKERY THOM McAN SHOES NIEDERSTEIN'S RESTAURANT PELLEGRINO MOTOR SALES PICKER PHARMACY A. RAFF, JEWELER WALTER D. 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ALPHER, LAWYER ARCADE THEATRE ATLANTIC MEAT MARKET BARRY'S WOMENS APPAREL BOBBEN MILLINERY MILTON CAGEN, LAWYER CLAYTON JEWELERS COSLOW'S YOUTH CENTRE DOMESTIC PAINT CO. FLINCH'S FUNERAL HOME WILLIAM E. GILLEN, INSURANCE W. T. GRANT CO. HARRY'S SHOE SHOP HARVEY CONSTRUCTION CO. PITTONI PFEFFER POPPER KEISER, OPTOMETRIST JONAS SHOPS KOLLNER'S MEAT MARKET SHORE APPLIANCE CORP. TED ROWLAND, FORD AGENCY BOROUGH HALL DIVISION -----•---- COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES Day and evening courses leading to B.S. (Social Science and Pure Science). Preparation for High School Teaching. Preparation for Law, Meditine, Dentistry, Optometry, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine. Summer Session: June 9 • Fall Term September 15 SCHOOL of LAW Three-year day or four-year evening course leading to degree LL.B. Post-graduate course leading to degree J.S.D. or LLM. Summer Session: June 23 • fall Term: September 17 SCHOOL of COMMERCE Day or evening courses leading to degree B.B.A. or B.S. for High School Teaching and in preparation for Law School and Certified Public Accountant Examinations. Summer Session: June 2 Fall Term: September 15 COLLEGE of PHARMACY Day course leading to degree B.S. in preparation for Pharmacy, Medicine. Drug, Chemical and Biological fields. Professional Civil Service. Fall Term: September 15 ----•---- Ke UIrnr—D6 Seliermerhorn St., Brooklyn, N. Y. I'elrphnnt JRianfllp 5-0150 Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of BAKER LEE Compliments of MR. MRS. EDWARD A. TALFOR Compliments of East Rockaway Post 958 American Legion Preamble To The Constitution Of The American Legion For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent. Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the Great war; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to.combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. — Revised November, 1939 — Tel. Lynbrook 6409 FRANK'S MARINE SALES AND SERVICE Authorized Distributor of Evenride Motors Lyman • Amesbury Boats 76 FRONT STREET East Rockaway, L. I., N. Y. Storage Carts and Supplies KUCKENS BROS. Grocers 275 ATLANTIC AVENUE East Rockaway, N. Y. Telephones lynbrook 1140 1141 102 Compliments of COMMUTERS CLUB EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. ONE YEAR INTENSIVE COURSE QUALIFIES YOU FOR A POSITION AS DIETITIAN ib hospital . hotels, schools, clubs, laboratories, steamships, institutions, etc. Restaurant operated by and for students affords Managerial experience. Radio Speech Technique. Co-Ed. Day or Evening. Placement Service. Visitors Welcome. WRITE FOR CATALOG 18 NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF DIETETICS 660 Madison Jive.. N. Y. C. Tel. REgent 4-2207 EAST ROCKAWAY VILLAGE BOARD The Mayor and Board of Trustees wish to express their appreciation to the faculty and members of the East Rockaway High School Band for the splendid concerts conducted in the Memorial Park during the spring season. These concerts have been a source of great pleasure to the residents of the Village. EDWARD A. TALFOR Mayor GEORGE E. STOLWORTHY....Trustee ALBERT SCHUSTER.........Trustee A. J. SCHRATWEISER......Trustee WM. N. BROCKWEHL........Trustee Phone Rockville Centre 720 Rockville Centre Motors Inc. Six - PONTIAC - Eight Sales Service 172 Sunrise Highway 353 Sunrise Highway Telephone Lynbrook 3423 CHARLES KRULL Steam, Gas and Hot Water Heating Plumbing • Oil Burners 65 FIRST STREET South Lynbrook, L. I. Why Shift Gears? Be Modern! Buy a Fluid Drive Chrysler EAST ROCKAWAY GARAGE 15 MAIN STREET Arthur Eustace, Prop. Tel. lynbrook 161 RICHARD’S MARKET Prime Meats { 302 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Near Centro Ave 1 East Rockaway, 1 1., N. Y, ' Compliments of BOYS' Hl-Y lynbrook 5742 Expert Operators CECILE BEAUTY SHOPPE Permanent Waving a Specialty 1 298 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Opposite Grant Avenue Eost Rockaway, N Y 1 Store Hours: Tuos. and Fri., 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 1 Mon., Wed., Thur., 9 A.M to 6 P M. Sot., 9 A M., to 8 P.M. I Compliments of 1 EAST ROCKAWAY NATIONAL BANK TRUST COMPANY • HEFFLEY SCHOOL i REGISTERED BY THE BOARD OF RESENTS BUSINESS and | SECRETARIAL TRAINING DAY AND EVENING SESSIONS Catalogue upon request Williarosburgh Savings Bank Bldg. ! ONE HANSON PLACE | At Flatbush Avenue. BROOKLYN Telephone: STerling 3-5210 No Branches Operated Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Telephone lynbrook 5826 GEORGE V. KOCH Painting and Decorating 28 MELROSE AVENUE, LYNBROOK, N. Y. LIBRARY COPY OF , “THE 1941 ROCK” Presented by 1 JUNIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB Phone lynbrook 6118 Delivery Service RENOWN MARKET Bushing and Meeser Quality Meats and Groceries 35 MAIN STREET, EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. Day: Lynbrook 310 ( CHARLIE’S GARAGE For Better Service and Repairs 1 Guaranteed Used Cars I 121 MAIN STREET, EAST ROCKAWAY Charles Zutell and Alfred Whitney, Props. 1 104 Compliments of JOHN KNIERIM LETTERPRESS OFFSET LITHOCRAPHY LYNBROOK, N. Y. • Printer of THE ROCK, 1941 105 Fritz Thiel Phone lynbrook 5383 PLAZA GARAGE Automobile Repairing If it' Real Service you want BRING IT HERE 517 OCEAN AVENUE, Opposite R. R. Station East Rockaway, I. 1. SHAPPFNFfi Tel. lynbrook 5424 DF DAI Den EDDIE RALPH K C ™ 1 K C U locksmith • lawn Mower • Vacuum Cleaner Sewing Machine Service HOUSE OF MODEIS Airp,an ' boats, Midget Racers, H O Gauge Trains and Equipment 52 FOREST AVENUE, lynbrook. 1. 1. Between Sunrise and Merrick Rood Lynbrook 256 COMPLIMENTS OF DR. J. E. CRAWFORD Veterinarian A. E. WHITE CO. Moving — Storage , 409 SUNRISE HIGHWAY • LYNBROOK, N. Y. RUG CLEANING Compliments of Compliments of RHO GAMMA THE COURIER Compliments of THE MEMBERS OF Compliments of EAST ROCKAWAY BOARD OF TRADE GIRLS' Hl-Y CURSES OF THOSE THREE !!? !? Compliments of { OF THE CLASS OF '40 DAVISON’S BOAT YARD Luke, Rosie, and (Alias Kopp) Tel. 2647 Courtesy of SCHAAK’S STATIONERY Sodas Cigars • Luncheonette COMPLIMENTS OF THE HOBBY PRESS Printers 1 6 DAVISON PLAZA, East Rockaway Lynbrook 1466 F. Milton Benedict, Prop. ' 106 J. J. MILES Complete Sales Service Genera! Tires • Willard Batteries Philco • RCA • Emerson • Car and Home Radios Kelvinator Refrigerator 336 MERRICK ROAD lynbrook 5425 Next to Municipal Parking Phone lynbrook 7417 Est. 1928 BELLE’S STATIONERY Cigars • Candy • School Supplies Breyer's Ice Creom 6 CENTRE AVENUE EAST ROCKAWAY N Y VILLAGE SERVICE STATION Tydol Gasoline Products • Lubrication MAIN ST. DENTON AVE. East Rockaway, I. I. June Kuckens Manager THE SPINNING WHEEL Luncheon • Afternoon Tea Dessert Bridge Parties • Cake and Pastry on Order 269 ATLANTIC AVENUE East Rockaway, N Y Phone Lynbrook 1439 PEOPLE'S HARDWARE STORE Benjamin Moore's Paints HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS Nu-enamel Garden Tools DAVISON PLAZA EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF BROOKLYN • Courses Leading to Degrees: CHEMICAL ELECTRICAL CIVIL MECHANICAL METALLURGICAL AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY PHYSICAL SCIENCES Reservations for September Admission May Be Made Now • For Day, fven ng, and Graduate Catalogues, or Information Address: Dean E. J. Streubel 99 LIVINGSTON ST. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Telephone: TRiangle 5-6920 Tel lynbrook 3646 R. BUSCHHOFF Delicatessen Home-Made Salads • Cold-Cuts 37 MAIN ST. • EAST ROCKAWAY, L. I. Phone lynbrook 1276 RUDY’S RADIO SERVICE Expert Radio Service 44 THIRD AVENUE, Ea t Rockaway, N. Y. Richard Konitzer Telephone lynbrook 1586 ANTON J. JUNG General Insurance 181 OCEAN VIEW ROAD East Rockaway, N. Y. BUCK’S SERVICE STATION Richfield Products Washing • Simonizing • General Repairs ATLANTIC AND PHIPPS AVENUE East Rockaway. N Y. Tel lynbrook 3621 E Buck, Proprietor 107 -YOUNG SECRETARIES INDIVIDUALLY TRAINED YOUNG students are taught individually... thereby coining experience that parallels actual business practice. This method has been tested and proved through more than tiity years. Graduates ol the C. F. Young School are always In demand by employers who know of and appreciate their training. Active Placement Bureau for graduates. Inquiries are Invited . . . Request Illustrated Catalogue The C. F. YOUNG SCHOOL e„. ib84 24 SIDNEY PLACE, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, N. Y. Two blocks from Boro Hall Telephone MAin 4-0793 ' Compliments of FRENCH CLUB Compliments of JUNIOR CLASS Compliments of FRESHMAN CLASS Compliments of LATIN CLUB PYROLENE, Inc. Fuel Oil For All Types Of Burners ■ SUNRISE HIGHWAY AND CONCORD STREET Rockville Centre, N. Y. Phone Rockville Centre 410 ' JOSEPH A. SAFINA Florist , 26 N. PARK AVENUE Rockville Center, N. Y. Telephone lynbrook 772 CASH CARRY 20 t Discount on a Dollar HOME-LIKE LAUNDRY 395 ATLANTIC AVENUE, LYNBROOK Compliments of i CLAYTON’S MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO. MINEOLA, N. Y. 108 Phono Lynbrook 5806 | NAM’S STATIONERY Cigars • Candy • Sodas • School Supplies Reid's Ice Cream CENTRE AVENUE • LONG ISLAND RAILROAD STATION East Rockoway, N. Y. LIKE MOTHER MAKES 1 Our Cars Pass Your Door Every Day VAN’S HOME MADE BAKE SHOP Not a Bakery 115 GARFIELD PLACE • EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. Near Ocean Avenue Phone: Lynbrook 966 1 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF GARDEN CENTRE JOHN’S Compliments Telephone Lynbrook 8639 of LYNBROOK FLORIST THE CITIZEN'S ARTISTIC FLORAL DESIGNS PARTY CLUB AND WEDDING DECORATIONS OUR SPECIALTY 8 BROADWAY, LYNBROOK, N. Y. Phone Lynbrook 6808 KAPLAN BROS. Candy • Cigars • Stationery Toys • Loft Candy • Soda 276 ATLANTIC AVENUE • EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. Compliments of Mr. Mrs. WALTER DONNELLY MAX CASPER Express and General Trucking 100 ROCKLYN AVENUE • LYNBROOK, L. 1. 1 Tel. Lynbrook 6357 Phone Lynbrook 4569 H. H. KOCH Jeweler Buy With Confidence 373 SUNRISE HIGHWAY • LYNBROOK. N. Y. 109 Di. -.nq � 1 r r;dw«'� °':’ Compliments of SENIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB 1 WOLF'S SPORT SHOP 1 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT ' DAVE KRAUSS-BEN WILCOX Sporting Goods and Cameras • Supplies 63 NO. VILLAGE AVENUE 1 Rockville Centre, N. Y. Tel. Lynbrook 2284-M 1 EUGENE SIMONSON Builder , Modernizing and Repairing 51 PROSPECT AVENUE EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. 1 Compliments of SOPHOMORE CLASS Compliments of i A FRIEND 1 Compliments of DR. MRS. S. W. McGRATH Compliments of t MR. MRS. R. M. HOWELL Tel. lynbrook 545J Eilobliihed 1916 HAROLD SIMONSON Plumbing and Heating Contractor 43 PROSPECT AVENUE • EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. DAVISON DAVISON, Inc. Lumber • Mill Work • Mason Supplies I OCEAN AVENUE AND R. R., East Rockaway, N. Y. Rockville Centre 760 Enterprise 4262 1 no 1 Compliments of A FRIEND DO YOUR SHARE —EARN YOUR SHAREI AMERICA'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES Men who hove iust graduated intensive , ( « training courses of Technicians Institute for defense production work ore now em- if ployed in vorious divisions of these fields. . A” Thousands more trained men ore neededl MACHINIST-SHEET METAL J RIVETING • WELDING for ★ AIRCRAFT, SHIPBUILDING. AUTOMOTIVE and other Defense Industrial Production , Technicions Institute it a licensed, highly . qualified institution whose curriculum ir and staff has been passed upon by the if . State Authority. It is an ethically oper- � oted organization; has earned a repufa- w if tion for accomplishment, competent in if . structors, and fine equipment. w No professional salesmen, solicitors or if registrars are employed; we depend upon ★ + satisfied graduates and personal visits to the school by those seeking to obtain if a good technical education. if if INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSES-Day end Eve. if TECHNICIANS INSTITUTE licensed by the State of New York 244 West 14th St., N.Y. (Nr. Ith Ave.) WAtkins 91220 Tel. Rockville Centre 2181 CROPSEY MITCHELL, Inc. Established 1840 Lumber, Timber and Moulding 304 SUNRISE HIGHWAY Rockville Centre, N. Y. INFORMAL SENIOR PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHED BY CAMERA CLUB 111 LITTLEFIELD-ALGER SIGNAL CO. Electrical Equipment 235 MERRICK ROAD Rockville Centre, N. Y. Tel. Rockville Centre 1475 Compliments of Dr. Mrs. E. S. SEYMOUR BOOSTERS Mr. and Mrs. Alti Dr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Bernhardi Mr. and Mrs. George Boes Ben Bolton Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Buell Mr. and Mrs. William R. 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Compliments of A FRIEND TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Dedication ....................................... 6-7 Faculty .......................................... 8-9 Rock Staff .....................................10-11 Class History and Senior Class Officers.........12-13 Senior Class.....................................14-30 Junior Class....................................... 31 Sophomores ........................................ 32 Frosh ............................................. 33 Eighth Grade ...................................... 34 Seventh Grade...................................... 35 Brains ............................................ 36 September—Day by Day............................... 37 Girls' Hockey and Hall Cops........................ 38 Traffic Squad...................................... 39 Courier Staffs..................................... 40 Famous Relics...................................... 41 October—Day by Day................................. 42 Football .......................................... 43 Band and Gondoliers .............................. 44 Hi-Y............................................... 45 Spots and Splashes................................. 46 November—Day by Day—and Janitors................... 47 Volley Ball and Camera Club........................ 48 Rho Gamma and Student Leaders...................... 49 Ripley Wants ...................................... 50 December—Day by Day................................ 51 Senior High Dramatic Club and Ping-Pong............ 52 Boys' Hi-Y and Little Women........................ 53 La Cercle de Francois.............................. 54 Junior High Chorus..............................•. 55 I Came Right Home.................................. 56 January—Day by Day................................. 57 Boys' Basketball................................... 58 Senior High Library Club........................... 59 Junior High Library................................ 60 Orchestra ......................................... 61 Cheerleaders ...................................... 62 Hall of Fame and Draft Dilemma..................... 63 Page February—Day by Day.............................. 64 Girls' Basketball................................ 65 Latin Club....................................... 66 Honor Society.................................... 67 Valentines ...................................... 68 March—Day by Day..................................... 69 Student Council and Spinster Sisters............. 70 Girls' Glee Club and Boys' and Girls' Bowling.... 71 Rock Rivalry, The Captain's Party.................... 72 Junior and Senior Mural.............................. 73 Odds and Ends from the Captain's Party.............74-75 Wrestling ......................................... 76 April—Day by Day..................................... 77 Boys' Baseball....................................... 78 Chorus .............................................. 79 Girls' Baseball and Junior Red Cross................. 80 Gym Class and Stamp Club......................... 81 Hist. C. Notes....� .............................. May—Day by Day....................................... 83 Bachelors' Club...................................... 84 Boys' Track.......................................... 85 Riding Club.......................................... 86 Information, Pleasel................................. 87 P. T. A. and Golf Team............................... 88 June—Day by Day...................................... 89 Junior High Dramatic Club............................ 90 Science Club and Captain Smith................... 91 Dreams and Interview with Furey, Dennis and Connington ..................................... 92 The Lost and Found Box............................... 93 Senior Aquarium...................................... 93 Small Talk........................................... 93 ? Question ? ........................................ 93 The Light That Failed or Genius on the Rock Staff.... 94 Love Took a Holiday.................................. 94 Best Sellers of Tomorrow............................. 94 Short and Snappy Correspondence Form for Class Use 94 Advertisements ................................95-11 2 autographs AUTOGRAPHS