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

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JANE TYLER Billing: “Tyler” Characteristics: Big blue eyes; gum-chewing; motor boat chatter; catching giggle. Command Performance: All around sports ace; wide-eyed innocent stare. Critics Claim: Jane could make things hum in any office. AUGUST VOGT Billing: “Gus” Characteristics: Spontaneous, deep laugh; clapping hands and tapping feet at the sound of boogie-woogie. Command Performance: Ability to handle class's troubling finances; accompanying fellows singing “Shanty Town.” Critics Claim: Duchin. ‘Gus” will he tomorrow's Eddie MARGARET VAGTS Billing: “Peggy” Characteristics: Ready smile; snappy clothes; doodling; being demure and charming. Command Performance: Receiving high marks; being with Carol. Critics Claim: Peg is one girl who's swell company and always loads of fun. ROBERT WALTON Billing: “Boh” Characteristics: Sunshiny appearance; always on a bicycle; drawling voice. Command Performance: Ace tennis player. Critics Claim: He'll make a top-notch aircraft mechanic.

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DOUGLAS STERNBERG Billing: “Doug Characteristics: Perpetual laugh; dark curly hair; easy-going nature. Command Performance: Playing end on the football team. Critics Claim: We are certain that with “Doug’s” athletic build he will star in some field of sports. WILLIAM THORNLOW Billing: “Dinky”; “Billy” Characteristics: Blushing; athletic skill; preference for brunettes; Ipana grin. Command Performance: Sinking shots in basketball; being a popular fellow. Critics Claim: “Dinky” will be tops in the Service as he was in East Rockaway. ELLEN TEMMEN Billing: “Dusty”; “Torchy” Characteristics: Super fingernails; bubbling laugh; “slick” hair styles. Command Performance: Writing letters to a certain paratrooper; sports ace. Critics Claim: Because of “Dusty’s” personality and ability, she would make a super Cadet Nurse. ERICA TSCHAN Billing: “Ricky” Characteristics: Twinkling blue eyes; adorable smile; bubbly laugh. Command Performance: Singing popular songs; drawing beautifully and being friendly. Critics Claim: “Ricky” will be a top singer with a band someday.

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FLORENCE WARD BiUing: “no” Characteristics: Bright nail polish; tireless searcher for new Lindy steps; beautiful skin. Command Performance: Preparing luscious meals. Critics Claim: Dispositions as cheery as “Flo’s” are difficult to find. NORMA WHITE BUling: “Norm” Characteristics: Sweet disposition; soft brown eyes; love of Frosticks. Command Performance: All sports; Miss Schroeder’s secretary; wearing beautiful clothes. Critics Claim: Norma will be tops both as a “pin-up” girl and as a secretary. JEAN WARD Baling: “Snooks” Characteristics: Perfect hair—naturally curly, blonde; classic features. Command Performance: Hitting high notes; looking like a photographer's model. Critics Claim: Patients will clamor for Jean when she’s a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps. DAVID WILLIAMS Baling: “Windy” (characteristics: Heart of pure gold; friendly; hair that won't stay down. (.ommand Performance: Maneuvering his canoe around the creeks of East Rockaway. Critics Claim: Someday he’ll have a ship of his own.