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

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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

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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

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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