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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1949 volume:

MR. JOHN A. RUCKDESCHEL Mr. Schel” at work. Left to right: P. Ryan, D. Wilcox, Mr. Ruckdeschel. The Ruckdeschel Family. Left to right: Mrs. Ruckdeschel, Ellen Francis, Jack, Mr. Ruckdeschel. Dedication As the class of ’49 joins the ranks of alumni, it will take with it many memories. Some of its brighter memories will be those of the ceaseless efforts John A. Ruckdeschel rendered in its behalf. Disregarding the obstacles and responsibilities of the task, he assumed the role of adviser. His wisdom and foresight made the '49 edition of the Rock possible. I have a plan is more than an expression with Mr. Schel.” His students and friends will bear witness to that. The Ruckdeschel Legend deserves a permanent place in the annals of East Rockaway. In a humble effort to express its gratitude, the class of 1949 proudly dedicates its most treasured possession—the Rock for '49—to Mr. John A. Ruckdeschel. 5 Foreword Since the time that we were Freshmen, we have seen many yearbooks come and go, always awaiting the memorable occasion when we as Seniors would have one of our own. Although we have worked long and hard on this final chapter of our high school careers, we know that our yearbook will be well worth the effort. Because our high school lives have been full of mischief and fun we feel that our theme, Under the Big Top, is fitting and proper. 6 ADMINISTRATION I Left to right: Dr. H. Stud well, Mr. E. Smith, Dr. A Scimeca, Mr. H. Sherman Mr. R. Rape. Mr. H. Gess ner, Mr. H. Proctor, Mr. N Mott. Parent -T eacher Association Board of Education One of the organizations of the school that deserves our congratulations and thanks is the Parent-Teacher Association. Under the able direction of Mrs. C. Wheeler Laue, the president, the P.T.A. tries to create understanding between parents and teachers and also to benefit the students of the school. Two of their commendable activities are the annual scholarship presented to a worthy Senior at graduation, and the Christmas program where anyone and everyone may see and hear the music department present beautiful Christmas music. Governing the affairs and policies of the East Rockaway School district is the Board of Education. Mr. Robert C. Pape and the other members of the Board have given freely of their time to help us with our problems and to improve our school. To them and Dr. Harold F. Studwell we owe our efficient administration, our excellent teaching staff, and our friendly atmosphere. Left to right. Seated: Mr. L. Rothston, Mr. M. D. Sack-man, Mrs. C. W. Laue, Mrs. H. Hunting, Mrs. R. Reese. Standing: Mrs. H. Sherman, Mrs. B. Nolan, Mrs. A. Dur-so, Dr. H. Bormann, Mrs. R. Barker, Mrs. O. V. Gerth. 7 English Department Left to right: Mrs. A. Reilly, Miss A. Hickman, Mr. L. H. Kirsch, Miss M. Lorenz, Mr. M. D. Sackman. When did Rome fall? What was the early name for East Rockaway? What are the principal products of Lower Slobovia? If you don’t know, consult the Social Studies Department. They try to teach us a little about the thousand-ring circus that is our world. Mrs. Elizabeth Yetter, Miss Gertrude Decker and Mr. William Berg comprise the staff of this section, one of the largest groups in the school. As the result of the instruction of these teachers we have learned everything from nouns to the faults of Macbeth's character; from Evangeline’s plight to the proper use of lay and lie. Mrs. Reilly’s dry sense of humor, Miss Lorenz’s informal style, Mr. Sack-man’s volatile temperament, Mr. Kirsch’s stratospheric style and Miss Hickman’s friendly attitude help to add variety to our classes and make school a pleasure. 8 Social Studies Department Left to right: Mr. W. Berg, Mrs. E. Yetter, Miss G. Decker. Mathematics Department Left to right: Miss G. Olson, Miss E. M. Goodwin, Miss G. Decker, Mr. A. S. Tutun-jian. Shh! Genius at work, Q0H22O11 + H20 plus a mysterious herb gives an inky colored brew.” No, that isn't the secret formula for making a powerful acid. That is just Herm” making coffee for the school nurse, Mrs. Lally and the biologist, 7th and 8th grade science teacher, Mr. Aschoff. It is through the efforts of these people that our health is guarded and our knowledge of science is stimulated and increased. Proving 2 equals 1 doesn't seem too difficult after all. King Tut” seems to be having little trouble with the three sceptics, Miss Gladys Olson, Miss Emily Mary Goodwin, and Miss Gertrude Decker. This year the math department has had three new additions in the persons of Miss Decker, Miss Goodwin and King Tut.” Due to its two-fold tongue-twisting tone the name Mr. Albert Souirou Tutunjian has been slightly modified to simply King Tut or Mr. T.” With such capable additions and the continued excellent work of Miss Gladys Olson, the math department should prove one of the best in the school. Science Department Left to right: Mr. E. Aschoff, Mr. R. Hermanson, Mrs. M. Lally. Arts Department Left to right. Seated: Mr. J. Ruckdeschel, Mrs. M. Nelson, Mrs. I. Shimans. Standing: Mr. H. Fordham, Mr. A. Tutunjian. In this ring we have those three famous tantalizing tongue-twisters, Spanish, French and Latin. Under the expert tutelage of Mrs. Dorothy Meske and Mrs. Lillian Clark, the language students have become very proficient. Classes under these teachers are never dull and the romance languages are always interestingly taught. Language Department 10 Left to right: Mrs. L. Clark, Mrs. D. Meske. When the big show comes to town each September, the arts department's chores begin. Mrs. Ida Shimans takes care of our posters and advertising art; Mrs. Marjorie Nelson supervises costumes and foods; Mr. Henry Fordham leads our circus band; and Mr. Albert Tutunjian and Mrs. John Ruckdeschel keep the shop in operation. Physical Education Department Left to right: Mr. N. Judd, Miss E. McCord. Introducing the Physical Education Department whose job it is to train the acrobats, tumblers, and dancers of our big show. Miss Eileen McCord teaches the girls to trip the light fantastic while Mr. Nevin Judd accomplishes the difficult feat of tutoring the tumblers in the fundamentals of their art. Together they are responsible for the top physical condition of all our performers. Our business department, under the direction of Mrs. Isabel Hefele and Mr. Charles Halford is one of the best equipped departments of the school. Offered courses from shorthand, typing and transcription through business training, business arithmetic and business law, the students who complete this field of study are prepared to meet any and all business problems. Mr. Halford is also the head of our extensive guidance department which contributes greatly in helping a student choose his vocation. Business Department Left to right: Mrs. I. Hefele, Mr. C. Halford. Left to right: Dr. H. Bor-mann, Mrs. M. Lee. Left to right: Miss C. Schempp, Dr. H. Studwell. Custodians These familiar fellows may easily be classified as the Roustabouts of our Big Top. It is their job to see that the school is run easily and efficiently. Always willing to lend a helping hand, they can usually be found opening someone's locker, repairing the mimeograph machine, and setting up assembly chairs, or doing the million odd jobs that are required to keep our school running smoothly. Office Staff Largely responsible for the friendly atmosphere and smooth-running efficiency of our three-ring circus is the office staff. Always cooperative, always ready to help, the staff handles all financial matters, makes out passes for late-comers, and performs all the countless necessary little tasks which keep a school going. This efficient group consists of: Dr. Bormann and Mrs. Lee; Dr. Studwell and Miss Schempp. Left to right: Mr. A. Wyatt, Mr. A. Schultz, Mr. F. Schlottman, Mr. C. Muller. LAFAYETTE ROTHSTON BILLING: Skip ■ MAKE-UP: Curly blond hair; always busy; talkative; man behind the scenes. GRAND FINALE: Journalism National Honor Society 3,4; Vice-President 4; Math Honor Society 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2,3,4; Saint Paul 3; Variety Show 3; Empire Boys' State 3; Service Squad 4; Captain 4; Hall Cop 1,2,3,4; Traffic Squad 2,3; Movie Squad 4; Student Council 1,2,4; Vice-President 4; Class President 4; Debating Society 4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Chairman 1,2; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Gull 2,3,4; Layout Editor 3; Assistant Editor 4; Boys' Glee Club 3; Senior Play 2,4; Football Manager 1,2,3; Basketball Manager 1,2,3,4; Baseball Manager 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3; Junior Prom 3; Lunchroom Squad 2,3. SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT JAMES HAYES BILLING: Jim, Jimmf MAKE-UP: Smooth line; organizing ability; writing The Great American Novel”; wields a pair of hot drum sticks. GRAND FINALE: Navy, New York Times Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School 1; Band 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Operetta 3,4; Gull 3,4; Editor-in-Chief 4; Dance Band 3,4; Rock Rivalry 2,3,4; Student Council 3; President 3; Rock Business Staff 4; Class Vice-President 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 3; Debating Society 4; Math Honor Society 3,4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Play 4; Service Squad 4; Lunchroom Squad 3. 13 MIRIAM KRASSNER BILLING: Myna MAKE-UP: Cute; quick wit; speedy typist; good sport. GRAND FINALE: Private Secretary Hockey 4; Girls' Hi-Y 3,4; Secretary 4; Rho Gamma 3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Class Vice-President 1; Class Secretary 4; Jr. High Library Club 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Secretarial 2,3; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Operetta 1,2,3,4; Gull 3,4; Junior Prom 3; Girls' Glee Club 1,2; Saint Paul 3- SENIOR CLASS SECRETARY AND TREASURER BARBARA BUCK BILLING: B.B. Bucky” MAKE-UP: Pleasing personality; go-getter for class dues; athletic ability; beautiful blond hair. GRAND FINALE: Nurse Library Club 1,2,3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2,3,4; Junior Red Cross Salesman 1; Modern Miss 2,3,4; Vice-President 2; President 4; Secretarial 2; Rho Gamma 3,4; Hi-Y 3,4; Hockey 3,4; Volleyball 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Softball 3; Saint Paul” 3; Gull 4; Class Treasurer 4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council 4; Service Squad 4; Receptionist 4; Junior Prom 3. 14 EDWARD AYERS BILLING: Ed, Eddie MAKE-UP: Easy to get along with; smiling Ed; volatile temper; E.R.'s slugging 3rd baseman. GRAND FINALE: Navy Rock Rivalry 3,4; Varsity Football 3,4; Varsity Baseball 3,4. ANITA BEVILACQUA BILLING: Bevy MAKE-UP: Big brown eyes; long dark hair; nice smile; passion for candy. GRAND FINALE: Interior Decorator St. Agnes High School, Collegepoint, N. Y. 1,2; St. Aloysius High School, Rome, N. Y. 3- CHARLES BERWIND BILLING: Baldy, Charlie MAKE-UP: Blondy; woman teaser; monthly shave; mischievous grin. GRAND FINALE: Navy Freshman Basketball 1; Bowling 2,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,4; Chorus 1,2; Bordentown Military School 3. DAVID BROWN BILLING: Dave” MAKE-UP: Quiet; easy going manner; avid Dodger fan; proud possessor of movie projector; E.R.’s Ty Cobb. GRAND FINALE: Professional Baseball Player Varsity Baseball 1,2,3,4; Freshman Basketball 1; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4. MARIE BRAUN BILLING: Betty MAKE-UP: Busy Bee at the Fantasy; grade A knitter; blond hair; easy blush. GRAND FINALE: Secretarial School St. Agnes High School 1,2; Latin Club 3,4; Treasurer 4; Modern Miss 3,4; Gull 3; Girls' Hi-Y 4; Math Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Club 3; Rock Rivalry 3,4; Rock Literary Staff 4. ROGER CHAMBERS BILLING: Sub, Bee MAKE-UP: Nice personality; Krew Kut Kid”; enjoys life; looks good in dungarees; good sport. GRAND FINALE: Navy Swimming 1; Freshman Basketball 1; J.V. Basketball 2; Bowling 4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom 3. ALVIN COOKE BILLING: Al, Alvin MAKE-UP: Everything happens to me ; perpetual grin; tropical fish enthusiast; loud ties. GRAND FINALE: No telling Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4. ALICE DALY BILLING: Alice MAKE-UP: Clever humorist; Emily Dickenson of E.R.H.S.; friendly manner; avid debater. GRAND FINALE: Career girl Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Gull 1,2,3; Math Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 4; Debating Society 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatics Club 2,3; Student Council 2; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4. MARY LOUISE DATZ BILLING: Datzy, Mary Lou MAKE-UP: Dimples: shorthand whiz; lover of boats; gum dispenser.” GRAND FINALE: Law Stenographer Rock Rivalry 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Junior Prom 3; Secretarial Club 2,3,4; President 3; Secretary 4; Gull 2,3,4; Rock Typing Staff 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Rock Literary Staff 4. PAUL DOUGHERTY BILLING: Bumps MAKE-UP: 10 o’clock scholar; curly hair, lackadaisical manner; East Rockaway’s pitcher. GRAND FINALE: Detective Varsity Baseball 2,3,4; Freshman Basketball 1; Cross Country 2; Rock Rivalry 2,4. DOROTHY FRANK BILLING: Dotty MAKE-UP: Friendly; captivating giggle; devilish; Yankee fan; Grable legs. GRAND FINALE: Secretary Hockey 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Softball 3; Girls’ Hi-Y 3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Typing Staff 4; National Honor Society 4; Spanish Club 1,2; Secretarial Club 2; Junior Prom 3. JOYCE GUNYAN BILLING: Joy MAKE-UP: Halfpint’’; full of class spirit; movie fan. GRAND FINALE: Nurse Erasmus Hall High School 1,2; Latin Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Debating Society 4; Rock Rivalry 3,4. AUDREY HAMILTON BILLING: Aud MAKE-UP: Cute laugh; extra long finger nails; dimples; pert and pretty. GRAND FINALE: Private Secretary Rock Rivalry 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Girls’ Glee Club 1,2; Secretarial Club 2,3; Vice President 3; Gull 3,4; Rock Typing Staff 4; Modern Miss 4; Operetta 1,2,3. MINTON HAMSLEY BILLING: Mint, Thumper MAKE-UP: Good football player; neat dresser; Atlas build; easy going. GRAND FINALE: Carpenter J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4. RONALD HOPPNER BILLING: Hopp,” Ron MAKE-UP: Pleasant manner; happy-go-lucky; nice smile; hoop star and fly-shagger. GRAND FINALE: Centerfielder of New York Giants; Navy Freshman Basketball 1; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Co-Captain 4; Varsity Baseball 2,3,4. IRWIN KELLER BILLING: Irwin, Red MAKE-UP: Sonorous voice; curly red hair; philatelist; freckled philosopher. GRAND FINALE: Retail Hardware Business Haaren High School 1,2; Debating Society 4; Rock Rivalry 4. WILLIAM JONES BILLING: Bill MAKE-UP: Shy manner; Angelo's everlasting buddy; Still waters run deep.” GRAND FINALE: Aircraft Mechanic Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4. JOAN KINNIER BILLING: Canary MAKE-UP: Beautiful clothes; cute smile; sparkling personality; unusual artistic talent. GRAND FINALE: Interior Decorator Spanish Club 1,2; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4; Student Council 3; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Varsity Cheering 4; Hockey 4; Modern Miss 3; Gull 3; Rock Art Staff 4; Junior High Library Club 1; Rho Gamma 3,4; Class Vice-President 2; Junior Prom 3- ANGELO LANZISERA BILLING: Ang MAKE-UP: Avid Dodger fan; clever harmonica player; super salesman. GRAND FINALE: Harmonicat Varsity Baseball 3; Rock Rivalry 2,4. MARY LOU MARTENHOFF BILLING: Lu Lu, Lou, Moonbeam MAKE-UP: Beautiful blue eyes; keen sense of humor; Scudda Hoo Scudda Hay”; passion for short haircuts. GRAND FINALE: Nurse Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2; Gull 1,2; Class Secretary 2; Student Council 3; Rock Rivalry 1, 2,3,4; Varsity Cheering 4; Secretarial Club 2,3; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rho Gamma 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Hi-Y 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Hockey 4; Volleyball 3,4; Junior Prom 3; Chorus 1,2; Girls' Glee Club 1; Service Squad 4; Modern Miss 4; Operetta 1,2,4. HAROLD MALMQUIST BILLING: Hal MAKE-UP: Easy blush; nimrod and angler; strong-silent type; good carpenter. GRAND FINALE: Carpenter Freshman Basketball 1; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Track 2,4; Bowling 4; J.V. Football 1; Golf 1,2; Junior Prom 3. OLGA PAGLIARI BILLING: Olga’ MAKE-UP: Beautiful hair; easy blush; sweet disposition; cute figure; passion for gum. GRAND FINALE: Secretary Girls' Hi-Y 2,3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Chorus 1; Operetta 1; Volleyball 4; Gull 2,3; Modern Miss 4; Junior Prom 3. JOHN PERRY BILLING: John MAKE-UP: Floppy blond hair; excellent diction; mathematical whiz; ten talented fingers for the piano. GRAND FINALE: Math Teacher Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,4; President 4; Debating Society 4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Math Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Treasurer 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatics Club 3; Hall Cop 2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Class President 1; Gull 3,4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Photography Club 3; Variety Show 3,4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 3,4. WALTER MATHEWS BILLING: Walt, Wally MAKE-UP: Shy manner; woman-hater; likes duck hunting and fishing; friendly laugh. GRAND FINALE: Army Air Force Chorus 1,2,3; Operetta 1,2,3,4; Boys' Glee Club 2. ROSE POLICASTRO BILLING: Ro, Rosie MAKE-UP: Cute; peppy cheerleader; excellent personality; active all-round sport. GRAND FINALE: Secretary Junior High Library Club 1; Chorus 1,2; Modern Miss 2,3; Treasurer 3; Secretarial Club 2,3; Girls' Hi-Y 3,4; Treasurer 4; Rho Gamma 3,4; J.V. Cheering 2,3; Captain 3; Varsity Cheering 4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Hockey 3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom 3; Gull 2,3; Rock Assistant Editor 4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Typing Staff 4; Girls’ Basketball 3; Softball 3; Class Secretary 3. GENEVIEVE PUPINO BILLING: Gen MAKE-UP: Long, curly hair; studious; friendly disposition, speedy typist. GRAND FINALE: College Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Student Council 1,2; Service Squad 4; Receptionist 2; Lunchroom Squad 2; Rock Rivalry 1,2,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Rock Typing Staff 4; Junior Red Cross Salesman 1,4. ROBERT RAND BILLING: Bob, Randy MAKE-UP: Huge physique; teacher's terror; Herm’s boy; unusual laugh. GRAND FINALE: Standard Oil Executive Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3; Rock Business Manager 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Debating Society 4; Freshman Basketball 1; Class Vice-President 3; Math Honor Society 3,4; Senior Play 4; Gull 2; J.V. Football 1,2; Varsity Football 3. BARRIE ROBERTS BILLING: Barrie” MAKE-UP: Class comedian; clever reparteeist; Peck’s Bad Boy. GRAND FINALE: Millionaire Rock Rivalry 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Track 4. BARBARA RICHARDSON BILLING: Barbara, Barb MAKE-UP: Ever willing worker; Gull Typist ; enthusiasm for debating; capable leader. GRAND FINALE: Dental Hygiene Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee Club 1; Operetta 1,2,3,4; Saint Paul 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4; Gull 2,3,4; Circulation Manager 3; Typing Editor 4; Rock Editor-in-Chief 4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Rock Typing Staff 4; Rho Gamma 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Math Honor Society 2,3,4; Debating Society 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4. DONALD RUNACRES BILLING: Dink,” Halftrot, Donny” MAKE-UP: Unpredictable; keen sense of humor; practical joker; doodler. GRAND FINALE: Millionaire Playboy Freshman Basketball 1; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 4. 24 PHILIP RYAN BILLING: Phil” MAKE-UP: Captivating grin; full of mischief; track star; Thespian. GRAND FINALE: Gentleman of Leisure Track 2,3,4; Cross Country 2; J.V. Football 2,3; Swimming Team 1; Boys' Glee Club 1; Senior Play 4; Operetta 2; Rock Rivalry 1,2,4. WILLIAM SCHROEDER BILLING: Bill, Bojangles MAKE-UP: Cute grin; good football player: Li'l eightball”; practical joker; easy to get along with. GRAND FINALE: Successor to Harrison Dillard J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2,3,4; Freshman Basketball 1; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Class Treasurer 3. RAYMOND SCHRATWIESER BILLING: Ray, Schrat MAKE-UP: Pepsodent smile; quiet manner; manly physique; good driver. GRAND FINALE: Business Field Rock Rivalry 1,2; Boys' Table Tennis 3,4; Photography Club 3- NANCY SHERMAN BILLING: Nan GEORGE SILK BILLING: Gige MAKE-UP: All-around athlete; pleasing personality; ambling walk; keen sense of humor. GRAND FINALE: Arizona Track 2,3,4; J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2,3,4; J.V. Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1; Rock Rivalry 1,3,4. MAKE-UP: Always ready to help; wavy hair; sweet smile; pleasant disposition. GRAND FINALE: College Library Club 1,2; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; President 4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Girls' State 3; Chorus 3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1,2; Rock Literary Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 4. BARBARA SMITH BILLING: Smitty MAKE-UP: Clever artist; neat dresser; August to August tan; a la Seventeen. GRAND FINALE: Children’s Book Illustrator Junior High Library Club 1; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Archery 2,3; Bowling 1,2,3; Rock Art Staff 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Gull 1,2; Junior Prom 3; Art Club 3. NICHOLAS SOFANTZIS BILLING: Nick MAKE-UP: Quiet manner; diligent student; punctual. GRAND FINALE: College Rock Business Staff 4. JOAN SOUTHARD BILLING: Soapy MAKE-UP: Good athlete; peppy cheerleader; cute; flirtatious eyes. GRAND FINALE: Secretary Junior High Library Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Secretarial Club 2; Girls' Hi-Y 2,3,4; President 4; RhoGamma 3,4; Secretary 4; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; Captain 4; Volleyball 3,4; Gull 3; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom 3; Softball 3; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Typing Staff 4; Hockey 3,4. BARBARA SOFANTZIS BILLING: Barbara MAKE-UP: Shorty; reserved manner; good student; easy to get along with. GRAND FINALE: Secretary Rock Rivalry 1,3,4; Gull 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Secretarial Club 2,3; Rho Gamma 3,4; Rock Typing Staff 4; National Honor Society 4; Rock Literary Staff 4. NATALIE STETSON BILLING: Nat” ELIZABETH STINCHCUM BILLING: Ubby” MAKE-UP: Passion for speed boats and hunting; pessimist; Gull reliable. GRAND FINALE: College Jamaica High School 1,2; Hi-Y 3,4; Debating Society 4; Service Squad 4; Receptionist 4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Gull 3,4; Production Manager 4; Rock Rivalry 3,4; Badminton 4. MAKE-UP. Flaming red hair; chic dresser, full of pep; sparkling brown eyes. GRAND FINALE: College Latin Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Girls' Hi-Y 4; Service Squad 4; Receptionist 4; Lunchroom Squad 4; Gull 2; Junior Prom 3; Senior Play 4; Senior Candy Salesman 4; Debating Society 4. ANNE TAYLOR BILLING: Pug MAKE-UP: Naturally wavy hair; cute pug nose; quick blush. GRAND FINALE: Business Modern Miss 2,3,4; Vice President 4; Secretarial Club 2; Spanish Club 1; Girls’ Hi-Y 3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2, 4; Rock Typing Staff 4. 28 SALVATORE TRUPO BILLING: Sal, Chubby MAKE-UP: All-around athlete; always ready for fun; good-natured grin; bull-dog determination. GRAND FINALE: 2nd Baseman for N. Y. Giants J.V. Basketball 1,2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Varsity Baseball 1,2,3,4; Rock Rivalry 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Class President 3; Math Honor Society 3,4; Junior Prom 3; Junior Red Cross Salesman 1. NANCY WALKER BILLING: Nan MAKE-UP: Naturally curly hair; sweet voice; extensive traveler; old-fashioned girl. GRAND FINALE: College Girls' Riding 2; Debating Society 4; Junior High Library Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Rock Rivalry 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 3,4; Operetta 3. GERARD WALSH BILLING: Jerry MAKE-UP: Avid cyclist; music lover; tall; quiet. GRAND FINALE: College Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4. CHARLES WILDE BILLING: Weasel, Charlie MAKE-UP: Midget muscle man; wonderful personality; takes everything in his stride; always laughing; speaks highly of girls. GRAND FINALE: Navy Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Boys' Bowling 1,2,4; Captain 4; Math Honor Society 4; Junior Prom 3; J.V. Football 2. BARBARA WINTER BILLING: Winnie, Win MAKE-UP: Cute cheerleader; full of fun; sparkling personality; slow but sure. GRAND FINALE: Private Secretary Spanish Club 1,2; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Gull 1,2; Hi-Y 3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Junior High Library Club 1; Secretarial Club 1; National Honor Society 4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Rock Typing Staff 4. JOHN WOODYARD BILLING: John, ]. W.” MAKE-UP: Friendly, quiet manner; nice personality; interest in school activities; dry sense of humor; intellectual. GRAND FINALE: West Point Student Council 1,4; J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2,3,4; Rock Rivalry 1,2,3,4; Class President 2; Latin Club 2,3; Math Honor Society 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; President 4; Freshman Basketball 1; Debating Society 4; Elks Club Oratorical Contest 4; Rock Business Staff 4; Rock Literary Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Gull 4; Sports Editor 4. NORMA WORTH BILLING: Norm MAKE-UP: Beautiful jewelry; excellent seamstress; nice eyes; fancy glasses. GRAND FINALE: Dietetics Gull 1,2,3; Secretarial Club 1,2,3; Modern Miss 2,3,4; Secretary 3; Student Council 3; Secretary 3. JOHN WRIGHT BILLING: John MAKE-UP: Tall; humorous; Handy-Andy ; infectious grin. GRAND FINALE: College Varsity Baseball 2; Chorus 4; Operetta 4; Rock Rivalry 3,4; Service Squad 4; Hall Cop 4; Traffic Squad 4; Game Squad 4. 31 Left to right. Standing: B. Maffucci, R. James, P. Hein-zel, C. Gillespie, H. Grode, J. Alexander, R. Kramer, M. Gorr, B. Jackson, J. Colletti, F. Feltkamph, C. Theil, R. Carmichael, J. Smillie, R. Policastro, R. Leonard, R. Schmitz. Seated: J. Berwind, J. Stembler, R. Giordano, J. Whittey, D. Williams, S. Carroll, S. Johnson, C. Slade, N. Combs. Freshman Class Here is the new act of our three-ring circus. These striving young performers are making their way into the big time and with their ambition and determination they will reach their goal. The star performers are: President, Robert James; Vice-President, Robert Schmitz; Secretary, Carol Slade; Treasurer, Jane Corr. Left to right. Standing: C. Muller, J. Bresnihan, D. Mattes, R. Barnes, D. Shat-raw, W. Ross, J. Campbell, R. Foster, L. Sansone, J. In temann, J. Berkoben, Winters, R. Calvert, R. Schade, K. Krassncr. 32 Left to right. Standing: G. Livingston, J. Zimmerman, J. Pacelli, B. J. Cooke, E. Policastro, A. Mangiaracina, S. Mulroy, A. Brouillet, A. Kaelin, J. Kelly, W. Keller-man. Seated: G. Ullmann, J. Parmiter, N. Sudmann, P. Greene, D. Sanders, P. Monahan, D. Hardy, D. Nylin. Sophomore Class Halfway up the ladder of sucess, this future star attraction, the Sophomore Class, contains beauty, brawn and brains. The class will always be remembered for its ninety-seven percent pupils and its ingenious promotion of the sale of a gelatin dessert. The hawkers are: President, Herbert Kelty; Vice-President, Charles Craig; Secretary, Alice Brouillet; Treasurer, George Hamsley. n Left to right. Standing: J Matthews, W. Swane, J Jackson, J. Settele, H. Fleck enstein, K. Ward, C. Sey mour, D. Perry, C. Williams H. Kelty, R. Richter, D Reid, W. Raymond, J. Kizis Seated: A. Napolski, D. Bev ilacqua, J. Reid, E. Holmlin J. Warner, M. Snyder, N Withrow, B. J. Elliot. 33 Left to right. Standing: M. Johnson, A. Petry, E. Small, R. Nolan, F. Rodrigues, C. Decker, D. Doopey, R. Brown, J. Sheperd, D. Seim, E. Smith, R. Hardie, P. Lein-ker. Seated: M. Wiedemuth, B. Gambee, J. Bantzhaff, J. Laue, M. L. Botterman, E. Compton, C. Trupo, G. Vogt, B. Bunting. Junior Class The act to enter the center ring next, this group of performers has original ideas about money-making and Rock Rivalry that will help them reach top billing. The members of this class represent the typical American youth and the leaders of this act are: President, Edward Small; Vice-President, Barbara Bunting; Secretary, Florence Wymes; Treasurer, John Condon. Left to right. Standing: J. Francis, J. Calvert, D. Abut, D. Wilkie, J. O'Neil, C. Conklin, R. Doolittle, W. Lemon, R. Pallokat, C. Perry, R. Norris, R. Seymour, E. Roeill, J. Roberts. Seated: F. Warner, M. Reaper, B. Southard, J. Muller, L. Murray, M. Brown, F. Wymes, B. Bolton, C. Jung. 34 Left to right: J. Del Negro, S. Minerva, PROM COMMITTEE—left to right: M. Krassner, S. Trupo, J. Southard, M. Hamsley, B. Buck J. Hayes, J. Kinnier, S. Rcthston, N. Stetson. Junior Prom It was a warm June evening. A gentle breeze blew and there was a full moon. It was a perfect setting for the annual Junior Prom. All over East Rockaway handsome young gentlemen in summer tuxedos escorted lovely young ladies in formal gowns to the gymnasium. The Stardust Prom” had begun. Few will forget the refreshments, the music or the dancing. Whether it was the high cost, the dancing, the unique decorations or the good-night kiss, it was a Prom to be remembered. T. Eager. J. Hayes. Pinafore” November fourth this year was a very important date, for it saw the arrival of a famous English ship, namely the H.M.S. Pinafore, with Captain Corcoran and his entire crew on board, along with Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B. and his sisters, cousins and aunts. From the comical ditties of Sir Joseph to the romantic ballads of Josephine and Ralph Rackstraw, the show was a sure success. After an equally enjoyable performance the following night, the Pinafore set sail and regally departed, leaving a warm glow of satisfaction throughout East Rockaway. Left to right: N. Withrow, D. Sanders, J. Perry, J. Hayes. “What A Life” Directed by Mrs. Marion Howard, the class of 1949 presented the annual senior play, 'What A Life, a Henry Aldrich comedy, written by Clifford Goldsmith. Although few realized it, the audience were witnessing a small miracle. Very few times did the whole cast show up for rehearsal. The inconveniences at rehearsals were numerous: inadequate heating, poor lighting and Alvin Cooke. Poor Alvin, he never did get his lines for the third act completely memorized and his uncontrollable laughter always spread to the rest of the cast. But after all that trouble, the play went on successfully and is said to be the best senior play East Rockaway has ever seen. Left to right: M. L. Martenhoff, J. Perry, B. Roberts, J. Hayes. Left to right: R. Rand, N. Sherman, B. Buck, J. Woodyard. Left to right: Seated: R. Rand, J. Perry, B. Richardson, J. Woodyard. Standing: M. L. Marten-hoflf, N. Stetson, G. Walsh, W. Schroeder, B. Buck, M. Krassner, S. Trupo, S. Rothston, J. Hayes, P. Ryan, N. Sherman, Mrs. M. Howard, A. Daly, A. Cooke, B. Roberts, N. Walker. Let’s see now . . . Parents’ Night This year for the first time the annual high school Parents' Night was held in the gymnasium where the teachers sat at individual conference tables ready to discuss any and all problems brought to them by perplexed parents. Attendance was large and a pleasing atmosphere of informality prevailed. Here are your child’s records. May I introduce Library Club Student-Faculty Tea A new feature in the high school this year, the faculty tea, held during book week, proved a great success. All the members of the faculty were invited for a social get-together and to examine the library’s recent acquisitions of books. Several new teachers were also introduced and refreshments were served by volunteers from the Senior High Library Club. As you can see by these pictures, everyone had a good time and thoroughly enjoyed himself. Left to right: A. Tutunjian, M. D. Sackman, E. Dridge, I. Hefele, M. Lorenz. Left to right: Standing: I. Bird, B. Meske, K. Ward. Seated: B. Bolton. Left to right: Standing: A. Napolski. I. Bird, G. Vogt, J. Muller, B. Meske, F. Crowley, H. Kelty, M. L. Botterman, K. Ward. Seated: B. Bolton. Graduation Graduation—that magical word spoken only in whispers formerly, now presents itself to us almost before we realize it. It seems like only yesterday that we were in the seventh grade and looked up to those wonderful seniors. Now as seniors we look forward, though not eagerly, to the night in June when we formally bid adieu to the faculty, to our school and to our friends. I got it, Mom! Ladies and gentlemen . . . MARCH 25, 1949 I heard the words I never thought I'd hear, A sickening feeling overcame me. The Juniors had won; they let out a cheer The night the Seniors lost Rock Rivalry. I sensed a moan, one of utter despair That seemed to say, It's not true. It can't be. I left. I wanted to get out of there The night the Seniors lost Rock Rivalry. We had worked so hard, and we hadn’t won. Our girls were crying hysterically. The boys were silent, you know, sort of numb The night the Seniors lost Rock Rivalry. It’s like a dream, distant yet not quite gone. I still can't believe it. Yet tragically Enough it happened to us. Then the girls wept on The night the Seniors lost Rock Rivalry. Our disappointment will never leave. The hurt will remain, unfortunately. We'll never forget; we’ll always grieve For the night the Seniors lost Rock Rivalry. John Woodyard, '49 Rock Once a year the quiet serenity of East Rockaway High School is rudely shattered by that beloved annual institution, Rock Rivalry. Class turns against class, brother against brother, in a fiery fight to the finish. To an outsider it might seem fairly ferocious, but we know it is all in fun; don’t we? The four upper classes work feverishly for weeks ahead preparing for the stiff competition in posters, Rivalry murals, basketball, songs, cheers, and, of course, entrances. Tension mounts to an unbearable pitch as the great day comes. Posters and murals are judged in the afternoon; entrances, cheering, songs, etc., at night. Finally after the entrances the judges retire to compile the results while the milling crowd anxiously awaits the decision. It comes; the crowd goes wild; and the year’s greatest event is over. Left to right: Standing: J. Intemann, D. Seim, M. L. Martenhoff, J. Woodyard, E. Bolton, R. Calvert, D. Sanders. Seated: W. Swane, P. Greene, J. Perry, B. Buck, S. Rothston. Student Council This year the Student Council has been quite active. With the aid of its newly elected advisers, Mr. William Berg and Miss Gladys Olson, the Council has established its young subsidiary, the Student Service Squad, firmly in school affairs. An extremely successful Bundle Day Drive was conducted in the school system under the auspices of the Council and the Save the Children Foundation. This year, the Council has inaugurated a new policy of informal, irregular, open meetings with the object of obtaining more action with less talk. The officers are: President, John Perry; Vice-President, Skip Rothston; Secretary, Phyllis Greene; and Treasurer, William Swane. LUNCHROOM SQUAD -Left to right: Standing: E. Bolton, L. Watts. Seated: J. Hayes, N. Stetson, L. Moody. RECEPTIONISTS - Left to right: Standing: D. Hardy, J. Intemann, D. Sanders, M. Johnson, E. Murray, F. Wymes, N. Stetson, N. Worth, M. L. Martenhoff, J. Southard, B. Winter, J. Lauc. Seated: B. Buck, E. Stinchcum. UPSTAIRS HALL COPS-Left to right: First row: H. Kelty, S. Rothston. Second Row: W. Swane, A. Petry, R. Lee. Service Squad This year, a newly formed organization, the Student Service Squad, has taken over many school duties and is rapidly acquiring new ones. Composed of the hall cops, the lunchroom squad, the receptionists, the traffic squad, and the movie squad, this group as its name implie's, is mainly for the purpose of serving the school in all possible ways. The members, with their bright S.S.S. arm bands can be seen everywhere, assisting at assemblies, guarding the halls and policing all athletic events. Miss Gladys Olson and Mr. William Berg make up the faculty advisory board. DOWNSTAIRS HALL COPS—Left to right: Standing: J. Settele, D. Shatraw, P. Bacalla, W. Dodge, J. MacHarg, R. Schade. Seated: L. Harris, L. Watts, E. Bolton, C. Burton. Left to right: Seated: J. Perry, B. Richardson, J. Woodyard, S. Rothston. Standing: D. Frank, N. Sherman, A. Daly, G. Pupino, B. Winter, B. Sofantzis. National Honor Society Semi-annually, the National Honor Society, at an impressive ceremony, inducts new members. The members are chosen for their character, scholarship, leadership, and service. To these ceremonies come members of other chapters at various Long Island schools. Several times this year the local chapter has traveled to these other schools to witness their inductions and get new ideas for ours. Math Honor Society The Math Honor Society was formed to foster an interest in higher math and to honor those who are proficient. Once a year these members take an examination for a special scholarship given by the national chapter. This society, because of its difficult requirements, is responsible for the high grades in the Math Department. Left to right: Kneeling: B. Meske, N. Sherman, B. Gam-bee, E. Murray, D. Sanders, J. Roberts, F. Warner, A. Daly. Seated: B. Richardson, R. Rand, P. Greene, J. Mathews, J. Bantzhaff, S. Trupo, M. Brown, S. Rothston, J. Laue. Standing: M. Braun, N. Sudmann, H. Scimeca, C. Decker, D. Wilke, J. Wood-yard, G. Rasch, D. Seim, E. Small, W. Swane, J. Faulkner, J. Perry, A. Brouillet. 46 Left to right: Seated: P. Leinker, E. Bolton, B. Bunting, G. Pupino, N. Sherman, N. Sudmann, M. Krassner, M. L. Martenhoff. Standing: B. Sofantzis, J. Gunyan, J. Faulkner, J. Berwind, E. Holmlin, K. Ward, N. Walker, A. Napolski, A. Daly, F. Crowley, D. Kunath, J. Corr, B. McCarthy, D. Hardy, M. L. Botterman. Latin Club The Forum Romanum holds its meetings once a month under the supervision of Mrs. Dorothy Meske. There is always some entertainment planned, such as skits and Roman games. The Christmas Party, the annual picnic, and the induction of new members, who wear togas and undergo humorous initiations, are the highlights of the year. At every meeting refreshments are served. The officers are: Consul, Elizabeth Bolton; Vice-Consul, Joan Roberts; Scribe, Betty Gambee; and Quaestor, Marie Braun. Spanish Club jHola Amigos! is a Spanish salutation often heard at the frequent meetings of one of our most active organizations, El Circulo Espanol. This year, guided by Nancy Sherman, president, and Mrs. Lillian Clark, faculty adviser, the Spanish Club had many entertaining meetings and made a trip into New York City in March. Other officers include: Genevieve Pupino, Vice-President; Nancy Sudmann, Secretary; and Barbara Bunting, Treasurer. Left to right: Seated: W Swane, B. Gambee, E. Bol ton, J. Roberts, M. Braun G. Livingston. Standing first row: J. Laue, N. Stet son, F. Crowley, F. Wymes B. Meske, E. Murray, C. Sey mour, B. Richardson, A Daly, J. Warner, G. Pupino A. Brouillet, J. Gunyan Standing: second row: J Kizis, R. Rand, H. Kelty W. Kellerman, A. Kaelin. 47 Left to right: Kneeling: D Frank, N. Stetson, J. Laue C. Trupo. Seated: L. Stinch cum, B. Bunting, R. Poli castro, J. Kinnier, J. South ard, M. Krassner, E. Bolton A. Taylor. Standing: N Sherman, M. Braun, B. Win ter, B. Buck, O. Pagliari, B Meske, I. Bird, E. Murray J. Warner, J. Roberts, F Wymes, M. Brown, D. San ders, J. Faulkner. Hi-Y Rho Gamma After a belated start because of the lack of a faculty adviser, the Hi-Y finally got under way with its purpose the development of good Christian character. The activities of the year were the annual Sadie Hawkins' Dance, and the impressive inductions in the spring. With Mrs. Dorothy Meske as adviser the officers are: President, Joan Southard; Vice-President, Joan Kinnier; Secretary, Miriam Krassner; Treasurer, Rose Policastro. Rho Gamma, the girls’ honorary athletic society, has kept quite busy during the year. The Pep Rally and Dance, held the night before the first football game in the fall, and also the Student-Faculty Volleyball Game where our dignified teachers bound around the court in gym shorts and sneakers are highlights of the Rho Gamma year. In June the annual banquet is held at which new members are inducted and a farewell is given to the senior members. Left to right: Kneeling: M Krassner, B. Buck, B. Rich ardson, B. Sofantzis. Seated J. Southard, M. L. Marten hoff, J. Laue, J. Faulkner Standing: C. Trupo, J Bantzhaff, M. Brown, E Murray, j. Roberts, F. Wy mes, B. Gambee, P. Leinker 48 Left to right: first row: J. Schmidt, C. Trupo, B. Southard, M. Wiedemuth. Second Row: D. Kunath, A. Barbara, J. Muller, E. Compton, D. Loeffler. Third Row: I. Bird, B. J. Cooke, G. Uli-man, M. Johnson, M. Reaper. Modern Miss Under the reliable leadership of Mrs. Majorie Nelson, these busy little bees spend their meetings discussing the proper type of clothing to wear at the proper time. Decorating the home economics room and also their own homes was the main topic of discussion at the informal after-school meetings. Secretarial Club One of the most active organizations in E.R.H.S. is the Secretarial Club. With its cake sales and excursions to various business houses in New York City this club has proved educational as well as entertaining and interesting. Everyone owes a debt of gratitude to the untiring adviser of this club, Mrs. Isabel Hefele. Left to right: Seated: C. Jung, B. Buck, A. Taylor, O. Pagliari. Standing: B. Bunting, B. J. Cooke, G. Ullmann, B. J. Elliot, C. Seymour, J. Warner, B. Braun, A. Hamilton. 49 GULL EDITORIAL STAFF—Left to right: Seated: B. Bunting, S. Rothston, J. Hayes, E. Stinch-cum, B. Richardson, C. Slade. Standing: B. Meske, J. Reid, W. Swane, D. Sanders, B. Gambee, J. Woodyard, F. Wymes, J. Perry, B. J. Cooke. B. Buck, P. Greene, M. Krassner, C. Geraghty, S. Johnson, D. Williams, H. Winterman, B. McDermott, S. Carroll, B. Jackson. The Gull Programs, get your programs here. You can t tell one event from another without a program! The official program of our East Rockaway Circus, The GULL, rolls off the presses every two weeks. Under the capable guidance of the editor-in-chief, Jim Hayes, the Literary adviser, Miss Martha Lorenz and the Business adviser, Mrs. Isabel Hefele, this titanic tabloid has been developed into a first-class paper. GULL PRODUCTION STAFF—Left to right: Seated at typewriters: M. Wiedemuth, B. Southard, B. Sofantzis. Seated in rear: C. Trupo, B. Bunting, J. Jackson. Standing: J. Reid, J. Perry, L. Stinchcum, S. Rothston, B. Richardson, J. Hayes, P. Greene, B. J. Cooke. UUVVVUUUUUU 00000000000 eqoGOooooeoG SENIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB-Left to right: Kneeling: G. Ullmann, J. Reid, M. L. Mar-tenhoff, M. L. Botterman, B. J. Cooke. Seated: K. Ward, B. Buck, E. Bolton, P. Greene, A. Napolski. Standing: D. Sanders, J. Schmidt, J. Warner, A. Brouillet, C. Trupo, B. Meske, I. Bird, J. Roberts, C. Seymour, H. Kelty, J. Muller, F. Crowley, F. Warner, N. Sudmann, G. Vogt. Library Clubs In order to keep the library running smoothly, Miss Agnes Hickman sponsors the Junior and Senior High Library Clubs. These clubs see that the library is appropriately decorated and efficiently maintained. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Not wishing to imitate Jack these clubs had several parties throughout the year and initiated this year the successful Student-Faculty Tea. JUNIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB—Left to right: Seated: C. Butts, J. Berwind, S. Carroll, M. Kakareko, P. Verrall, J. Carozza, L. Pape, B. Kaers, B. Jackson, C. Rudd, S. Addleman, J. Wetherington. Standing: J. Lindberg, J. Corr, M. Pascuma, B. Hemmings, B. McDermott, C. Loewinger, M. Raynor, E. Bartels, N. Norris, C. Locke, C. Rostron, L. Kinnier, J. Lerner, C. Bell, J. Musgrove. 51 Left to right: Seated: E. Stinchcum, J. Gunyan, N. Stetson, P. Greene, B. Richardson. Standing: First Row: J. Laue, E. Holmlin, N. Walker, A. Daly, B. Meske, D. Sanders, B. Bunting. Standing: Second Row: S. Rothston, J. Perry, R. Rand, J. Woodyard, H. Kelty, E. Bolton. DEBATING SOCIETY Newly formed this year, the Debating Society has already attracted an ardent group of young speakers. The club was originally begun as a branch of the history classes, but its scope has expanded to deal with foreign affairs, education and school problems. Directed by Mr. William Berg, its faculty adviser, the club's weekly Friday afternoon meetings have become fiery battlegrounds where Pros and Cons conduct their verbal battles. Their provocative topics have included: Should the responsibilities of marriage and family life be taught in the schools? Is the Jewish claim to Palestine valid?,” and Should high school students be allowed to smoke in school?” The club has also sponsored candidates for the American Legion and Elks Club Oratorical Contests and has sent groups of debaters to the High School Parent-Teacher Association and the Lynbrook Rotary Club to speak. Each week the club selects a topic and a chairman for the next week with the faculty adviser as permanent judge of these debates. Left to right: First Row, seated: J. Setteie, B. Kaers, J. McHarg, B. Hemmings, H. Fordhara, Jr., B. Jackson, P. Greene. Second Row, Seated: R. Schmitz, R. Lee, F. Felkamp, B. Bolton, C. Krueger, W. Swane, R. Schade. Third Row, Seated: J. Schade, K. Bunting, R. Firth, W. Dodge, H. Bruel, F. Hiscock, G. Livingston, R. Foster, L. Pape, R. Sutherland, G. Caswell, J. Colletti, D. Mattis, E. Smith, R. Loewinger, S. Carroll, J. Jackson. Back Row, Standing: C. Muller, J. Hayes, C. Perry, J. Laue. Seated: E. Bolton. Band One of the most entertaining features of our advanced educational institution is studying to music during first period. Each morning the melodious strains of our orchestra float through the halls to ease the labor of our studious scholars. Then we realize that the band is again hard at work on its morning practice. Our band is undoubtedly one of the best loved parts of our school life. In most of the year's activities it plays an important part. Directed by Mr. Henry Fordham, the band has had an admirable record in the past, and we know it will continue to do so in the future. Band at rehearsal. Left to right: Seated: D. Sanders, J. Laue, B. Buck, B. Richardson, M. Krassner, M. L. Marten-hoff, N. Sherman, N. Walker, B. Bunting, B. Southard. Standing: First Row: J. Settele, S. Rothston, J. Hayes, M. Johnson, E. Compton, B. Deans, W. Kellerman, G. Livingston, A. Petry, A. Kaelin. Standing: Second Row: R. Nolan, C. Perry, D. Wilke, J. Perry, C. Conklin, J. Wright, J. Bresnihan, E. Smith, J. Jackson. Chorus Ni, ah, ni, ah, ni. Bo, ba, bai, be, bo.” You can hear these weird sounds pouring forth from the throats of the avid chorus members every Monday evening at 7:30 in Room 110. An extremely worthwhile and active group, under the direction of Mr. Henry H. Ford-ham, the high school chorus this year presented the annual operetta, and the Spring Festival. The H. M. S. Pinafore, Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, set sail in November with a full crew on board but because of a near-record snowfall in December, the Christmas Program was cancelled. Left to right: Seated: R. Gersick, B. Jackson, J. Intemann, K. Ward, P. Greene, C. A. Krueger, E. Policastro, C. Seymour, N. Withrow, D. Nylin. Standing: First Row: J. Reid, C. Geraghty, E. Holmlin, E. Bartels, J. Colletti, J. Warner, C. Slade, N. Sudmann, D. Hardy, M. Gorr. Standing: Second Row: R. Policastro, F. Hiscock, W. Swane, P. Bacalla, G. Menching, F. Schmidt, H. Kelty, J. Pacelli, R. James, K. Krassner, R. Schade, C. Muller. f’HJJLJl tir rr c. ItW � ◄£ SPORTS Left to right: J. Faulkner, J. Southard, B. Gambee, M. L. Martenhofif, J. Kinnier, M. Brown, B. Winter, R. Policastro. Varsity Cheerleaders The cheerleaders of '48-’49 are among the peppiest East Rockaway has ever seen. With Miss Gertrude Decker's capable coaching and Joan Southard's firm leadership, the girls worked hard and long in lunch hour and after-school practice. Their enthusiastic cheering has heartened the team in both victory and defeat. J.V. Cheerleaders Through victory and defeat this J. V. squad has always given its utmost to cheer the team on. East Rockaway spectators know only too well that their spirit and energy are always to be counted upon. The varsity cheerleaders had better be on their toes as these gals” are really going places. Left to right: Kneeling: M. Gorr, D. Hardy, E. Policastro, J. Bantzhaflf. Standing: F. Wymes, N. Sudmann, J. Intemann, H. Bantzhaflf. Left to right: Kneeling: D. Frank. Standing: E. Policastro, M. Krassner, R. Policas-tro, A. Barbara, B. Gambee, B. Buck, M. L. Martenhoff, J. Southard, J. Kinnier, F. Wymes, M. Brown, J. Faulkner, J. Bantzhaff. Girls’ Hockey Girls’ Badminton We want a goal seems to be a familiar cry during the first part of the girls' sports year when hockey puts in its appearance. Aided by the expert coaching of Miss Eileen McCord, both the class and honor teams enjoyed an undefeated season in contest with other Nassau schools. We hope that future hockey teams will maintain this enviable record. Badminton is a sport just introduced in East Rockaway this year by Miss Emily Mary Goodwin who acted as faculty adviser. The girls have had lots of fun batting the shuttlecock around on the courts, especially during elimination matches. Flora Warner emerged victorious in the elimination matches with Elizabeth Stinch-cum, J. Muller and Carol Seymour runners-up. Left to right: Kneeling: R. Policastro, O. Pagliari, B. Buck, B. Gambee. Standing: J. Southard, M. Brown, E. Murray, C. Seymour, F. Wymes, A. Barbara. Girls’ Table Tennis Girls’ Volleyball Here you see the East Rockaway Girls' Table Tennis doubles team that has come through this season with flying colors. Together with Dorothy Perry, this terrific trio triumphed over the close competition of all East Rockaway candidates and then went on to defeat several )ther Nassau County schools. Hats )ff and congratulations for a fine job!! After many months of keen competition among their fellow schoolmates, this honor team was finally chosen to represent our school in volleyball meets. Following in the footsteps of the hockey honor team, these towering titans of the court successfully defeated eight other schools to cop the top honors in Nassau County. Nice going, girls!! 57 Left to right: J. Laue, S. Mulroy. 58 Left to right: Kneeling: J. Faulkner, F. Wymes, R. Policastro. Standing: D. Frank, J. Laue, B. Buck, M. Brown, L. Murray, J. Roberts, C. Malloy, B. Winter, B. Gambee. Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Riding From December to March these girls are busy two days a week practicing the lightning fast, intricate plays which characterize their games. They all agree that basketball is a wonderful sport, especially after a victorious game. Miss Gertrude Decker, their adviser, busies herself teaching the girls rules, regulations and new plays. Left to right: Row One: H. Bantzhaff, J. Lerner, J. Schade, D. Calvert. Row Two: B. Gambee, P. Austin. Row Three: N. Edwards, C. Smyles. In the spring and fall the equestrians of East Rockaway are herded into a truck once a week by Miss Emily Mary Goodwin and taken to the Biltmore Stables. There they are divided into advanced, intermediate and beginner groups according to their riding skills. Exciting tales of embarrassing spills and wonderful thrills are told by these riders. A big event for which all the girls wait is the horse show which is held in the fall. Left to right: Kneeling: C. Wilde, R. Chambers. Standing: C. Berwind, W. Matthews, H. Malmquist. Boys’ Bowling Girls’ Bowling For the first time in many years an East Rockaway team has beaten our traditional rivals, Lynbrook. Yes, our bowling team has beaten Lynbrook in the intersectional tournament held during March. Perhaps this will start the ball rolling toward more victories. Strike!” is the usual word heard in a bowling alley but not at Mal-verne on Thursday afternoons when the girls from East Rockaway bowl. The bowling team, consisting mainly of freshman and sophomore girls is under the careful supervision of Miss Eileen McCord, adviser, and Mary Lou Martenhoff, bowling manager, who roll a few themselves. Left to right: C. A. Krueger, B. Bolton, B. Southard, C. Trupo, M. Gorr. Left to right: Seated: W. Waine, J. Smillie, D. Reid, D. Zaros, L. Ferrante, J. Shepherd, J. Carrigan, W. Schroeder, S. Trupo, C. Treasy, R. Brown. Standing: M. Hamsley, E. Goldman, T. Reilly, C. Decker, D. Wilke, C. Craig, R. Davies, R. Pallokat, J. O'Neill, H. Breul, A. Johnson, G. Silk, C. Frost, E. Ayers, L. Moody. Football What a team! What a team! These were the cries that you would have heard if you had attended some of our football games this year. Defeating Mahopac by a score of 7-0; Roslyn, 25-0; Woodmere, 33-0; and South Huntington, 54-6; our boys really showed a marked improvement over the preceding years. They finally finished the season at four wins and four losses, under the tutelage of coaches Nevin Judd and Richard Hermanson. East Rockaway vs. Mahopac 60 Football Schedule Score Date Opponent East Rockaway Opp. September 25 Mahopac 7 0 October 2 Roslyn 25 0 October 9 Lynbrook 7 20 October 16 Manhasset 6 12 October 23 Woodmere 33 0 October 30 Oyster Bay 21 33 November 6 South Huntington 52 6 November 13 Long Beach 0 27 East Rockaway vs. Lynbrook Left to right: Kneeling: S. Trupo, W. Schroeder, D. Brown, C. Treacy, D. Runacres. Standing: R. Craig, R. Hoppner, T. Reilly, C. Frost, R. Pallokat, C. Conklin, G. Conklin, C. Craig, R. Lake, T. Bross, J. Wymes. Varsity Basketball Although hampered by a lack of height, this year’s fighting East Rockaway team experienced a thrilling season under the tutelage of the coach, Mr. Luther H. Kirsch, a new arrival in East Rockaway. As always, East Rockaway’s spirit and sportsmanship were of the best. That goes for the audience, which was always polite, noisy, and large, as well as for the players. A school could ask no more from its students. In victory or defeat, the team has our support and gratitude for its well-played games. East Rockaway vs. Oceanside Left to right: Kneeling: E. Hamilton, E. Goldman, F. Hiscock, D. Dooley, W. Waine, W. Raymond. Standing: R. Seymour, R. Hardie, R. Davies, C. Decker, J. Shepherd, G. Hamsley, R. Brown, H. Breul, C. Williams, Mr. J. Ruckdeschel. J.V. Basketball Freshman Basketball Our future varsity squad shows great promise for next year. Their deft ball-handling and snappy playing evoked great admiration. The J. V. team, including its coach, Mr. Jack Ruckdeschel, is certainly not hampered by a lack of height. Many of them will undoubtedly go on to greater things in the coming year. A winning basketball team has been the aim of our coaches for many years. Now at last great hope is held for future teams. The freshmen with their talent, spirit and support will no doubt be the best varsity we have had in years. Left to right: Kneeling: R. Schmitz, J. Smillie, F. Feltkamp, B. Maffucci, R. Policastro, C. Thiel. Standing: K. Krassner, R. Calvert, J. Bresnihan, P. Bacalla, R. Foster, R. James, J. Pacelli. 63 Left to right: Kneeling: R. White, R. Brown, R. Lehr, R. Whittaker, W. Zaros, R. Hoppner, R. Rodrigues, D. Brown, A. Lanzisera, S. Trupo. Standing: Mr. M. D. Sackman, P. Dougherty, T. Craig, E. Ayers, C. Craig, F. Hodgins, R. Schey, D. Gillies, C. Decker, T. Carney, S. Rothston. Baseball Track The 1948 baseball team, though they had their ups and downs, showed themselves capable of playing some great ball. Tom Craig's last two-hitter and Richard Lehr's game-winning homer together with Ronald Hoppner's spotless fielding and Sal Trupo's base knocks provided many thrills. With nine veterans returning to action this spring, the chance of a successful season for Coach Douglas Sackman's charges seems better than average. Handicapped by the lack of a track on which to practice, the varsity track and field men under the guidance of Mr. William Berg, made an impressive showing in their dual meets and in the Class B championships. The boys garnered their share of points and only lack of depth in several events kept the team out of the win column. Left to right: Kneeling: A. Breyer, D. Reid, R. Freyer, E. Goldman, J. Vette, E. Bolton, E. Smith, H. Kelty, J. Jackson. Standing: Mr. W. Berg, W. Masterson, J. Calvert, R. Seymour, C. Williams, J. O'Neill, D. Wilke, P. Hoffman, D. Jacobson. B. Davies, W. Spencer, G. Rasch. 64 cm Rock Advisers Left to right: Seated: Mrs. I. Shimans, Mr. J. Ruckdeschel, Miss G. Olson. Standing: Mr. M. D. Sackman, Mr. A. Tutunjian. Acknowledgment We, the Senior Class, wish to extend our deepest and most sincere thanks to those who have made our yearbook a success. To Mr. Douglas Sackman, our literary adviser, who sacrificed innumerable lunch hours to the cause, to Mr. John Ruckdeschel, business adviser, and Miss Gladys Olson, assistant business adviser in charge of advertisements, who together enabled us to pay for our yearbook, we can only say, Our gratitude is immeasurable and our thanks never ending.” Thanks also go to Mr. Albert S. Tutunjian, photography adviser, Mrs. Ida Shimans, art adviser, and those members of the senior class who did so much. Barbara Richardson Rock Editor-in-Chief Left to right: S. Rothston, J. Woodyard, B. Richardson, J. Ferry. Rose Policastro Left to right: G. Pupino, R. Policastro. Rock Assistant Editor and Business Manager Left to right: Members of the Staffs JL-Stmchco in, 1 Robert Rand Keller, R. Rand. IP II r W ■ LITERARY STAFF-Left to Right: First Row: R. Poli-castro, Mr. M. D. Sackman, B. Richardson. Second Row: N. Sherman, A. Daly, M. Braun, E. Stinchcum, M. L. Martenhoff, B. Buck, B. So-fantzis, M. Krassner. Third Row: D. Frank, J. Southard, O. Pagliari, J. Perry, R. Rand, J. Woodyard, S. Roth-ston, B. Winter. Rock Just in case there is something you do not like about this voluminous volume, see the members of the Rock staffs. Their painstaking work has brought this book to completion. Barbara Richardson, editor-in-chief, and Rose Policastro, assistant editor, headed the Literary and Typing staffs respectively. The Business Manager, Robert Rand, struggled to keep the TYPING STAFF-Left to right: First Row: O. Pagli-ari, J. Southard, R. Policas-tro. Second Row: B. Richardson, A. Taylor, A. Hamilton. Staffs book in the black instead of the red. On the artistic side, Joan Kinnier and Barbara Smith have striven to make this book pleasing to the eye. The preparation of this book took a great deal of time and much hard work but to the members of these staffs, the completed product, our yearbook, was worth all the long hours and tiring work. Left to right: N. Stetson, S. Rothston, B. Roberts, R. Rand, B. Richardson, B. Buck, J. Woodyard, E. Stinchcum. Music Lesson � v Domestic Damsels Catch him, Mr. Judd! Faculty Basketball Team Yell for the team, girls! King Tut and subjects Jump for it! Who’s got the ball? A rose among many thorns Weighing shotputs Hercules and assistants Fight him, Mr. Sackman! flies Two points for Mr. Kirsch He through the air . . . Basketball Ballet Senior Snaps A. Fun in the snow. B. What a place to knit! C. Watch the birdie! D. Twins. E. Senior Play Party. F. Barnacle Bob. G. Senior girls. H. Chorus Line. I. Rough and Ready. J. Ship ahoy, Nat. K. Pyramid Club. L. Ye editor relaxes. mm: re4vzitfe ar utft €% “I know that it’s kept confidential, and free from fuss and red tape.” EAST ROCKAWAY NATIONAL BANK TRUST COMPANY “The Friendly Bank” Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 75 EAST ROCKAWAY BOARD OF TRADE THE LYNBROOK BOARD OF TRADE, INC. LYNBROOK, L. L, NEW YORK LYNBROOK jClOflS CLUB 78 Robert F. Garrison Post and Auxiliary No. 3350 Veterans of Foreign Wars The Men and Women who seek to “Honor their Dead, by Serving the Living” 79 DELTA SIGMA CHI President JOAN KINNIER V ice-President MIRIAM KRASSNER Secretary MARY LOUISE DATZ Treasurer ......... BARBARA WINTER Historian BARBARA RICHARDSON Bouncer MARY LOU MARTENHOFF BETTY BRAUN ROSE POL1CASTRO BARBARA BUCK GENEVIEVE PUPINO CAMILLA CHRISTENSEN BARBARA SMITH DOROTHY FRANK JOAN SOUTHARD AUDREY HAMILTON NATALIE STETSON OLGA PAGLIARI ANNE TAYLOR NORMA WORTH EAST ROCKAWAY HIGH SCHOOL P. D. A. CENTRE AVENUE P. T. A. RHAME AVENUE P. T. A. 81 The Village of East Rockatmy Has Everything For An Ideal Home Community Churches, Schools, Conveniently Located Stores. 40 Minute Train Service to Pennsylvania Station, New York or Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. Trash and Garbage Removal, Concrete Roads and a Modem, Well-equipped Fire Department. Located on a Waterway and a Few Minutes Ride to Nearby Beaches. A Village Which Meets the Needs of the Community with Modern Zoning to Protect the Home Investor. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK Have you tried our Auto-teller? CLASS OF 1950 PEOPLE’S NATIONAL BANK OF LYNBROOK on the Sunrise Highway 82 WOLF’S SPORT SHOP Factory Distributors For SIGMA GAMMA SORORITY Spalding-Goldsmith-Reach-Wilson 282 SUNRISE HIGHWAY ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N. Y. Phone: Lynbrook 9-1439 PEOPLE’S HARDWARE STORE Paints . . . Wall Paper . . . Electrical Supplies Housewares . . . Sanders For Hire 51 MAIN STREET EAST ROCK AW AY, N. Y. 83 Lynbrook 9-5123-9-0724-W Est. 25 Years Telephone: Rockville Centre 6-3415 EAST ROCKAWAY TAXI Never Closed 14 Davison Plaza East Rockaway, N. Y. Tel. Rockville Centre 6-7270 ARTHUR N. SMITH Printing Offset HARTER DISPLAY CO., Inc. Creators .. . Manufacturers Studio Showroom: 381 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside, L. I. EVERYTHING FOR DISPLAY 106 NORTH PARK AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N. Y. AUNT MAY’S SOPHOMORE CLASS Phone: Lynbrook 9-1154 Free Delivery A. ALTI CO. Groceries — Fruits and Vegetables Delicatessen — Frozen Foods 24 MAIN STREET Phone Lynbrook 9-0078 Fred Budnick, Prop. FRED’S TAILOR SHOP Custom Tailoring and Repairs Dry Cleaning and Pressing 101 Main Street East Rockaway, L. I. (Bet. Baisley and Rhame Aves.) MUELLER’S CANDY SHOP 82 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. 84 Telephone Lynbrook 9-5050 HOME LIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS Portrait and Commercial Photographer 371 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, L. I. Ray Heinser Eddie Heinser NASSAU NEON SIGNS Sales, Service, Maintenance—Cold Cathode Lighting 124 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. Tel. Lynbrook 9-7171 M. D. SACKMAN, Bookseller 323 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway Specialist in Out-of-Print Books Tel. Lynbrook 2375-6 Franklin 344 Night Tel. Lynbrook 4039 Established 1923 LOUIS OHLAND PRIME MEATS - GAME - POULTRY Catering to Hotels, Restaurants and Clubs 88 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. EAST ROCKAWAY LAUNDRY CORP. CASH AND CARRY Dry Cleaning Rugs and Pilloivs 20 percent Discount on the Dollar TELEPHONE LYNBROOK 9-0772 Phone Lynhrook 9-3053 WILFRID T. BROPHY Licensed Mortician RROPHY Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Years Serving This Community Personal Service at all Hours 132 MAIN STREET EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. Rockville Centre 6-6076 TOGGERY DRY CLEANING CO., INC. 172 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, N. Y. DR. J. E. CRAWFORD 85 ARCADE 11 ATLANTIC AVENUE LYNBROOK, N. Y. Continuous Performance Daily 1:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. All Seats 14 Cents until 5:00 P.M. Except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays Children 20 Cents, Adults 40 Cents . . . Evenings: Adults 30 Cents and Children 18 Cents Phone Lynbrook 9-10036 The Atlantic Appetising and Food Store Appetizing Groceries — Dairy and Delicatessen MISS AGNES HICKMAN 94 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. and GREENSTEIN’S MEN’S SHOP MRS. ETHEL JOY 19 MAIN STREET EAST ROCKAWAY, LONG ISLAND JOE’S TAXI NED E. SCHEMAILLE, D.D.S. 46 Atlantic Avenue HAROLD SIMONSON THE VILLAGE PLUMBER Lynbrook, New York SINCE 1916 86 EDDIE’S HOUSE OF MODELS Planes . . . Boats . . . H.O. Gauge Trains BILL HOERRNER 4 Staudcrman Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. Lynbrook 9-1010—9-8639 When in doubt . . . send Flowers Our Corsages, Bouquets and Potted Plants are sure to please. LYNBROOK FLORIST 5 Corners Patronize Murry’s Plaza Luncheonette and Stationery Opposite R. R. Station Under new management — M. Shapiro, Prop. “HUGHIE” WOODS Rockville Centre 6-0190 JAMES HAWKINS, INC. HARDWARE 221 Sunrise Highway CHARLIE CHIN LAUNDRY 274 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway WE DO ALL KINDS OF WORK Lynbrook 9-10434 A Nice Place For Nice People SHIPS l N 6 FIFTH AVENUE EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. Fine Seafood, Steaks and Chops Wines and Liquors as You Like Them 87 Telephone Canal 6-7333 WESTRA TEXTILE COMPANY Arthur Roos GENERAL MERCHANDISE Specialists in Equipping Blanket and M iscellaneous Clubs 377 Broadway New York, N. Y. (Near Canal Street) CAPPY’S RESTAURANT 80 OCEAN AVENUE EAST ROCKAWAY Telephone Rockville Centre 6-0083 CHARLES V. DAY AGENCY REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 205 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, N. Y. PETRO YOUNGSTOWN Oil Burners KITCHENS CHARLES KRULL SON, INC. Plumbing and Heating Supplied and Installed Show Room and Shop 338 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, N. Y. Lynhrook 9-9744 Mr. Mrs. Lafayette G. Rothston Lynhrook 9-0195 SUNN UPHOLSTERING We ll Make Them Like New 101 Atlantic Avenue Lynhrook, N. Y. Telephone Lynhrook 9-1640 FOR INSULATION - ASPHALT TILE FLOORS - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS Call HARDER “Friends will tell you why” 23 Forest Avenue Lynhrook, N. Y. 88 Phone Lynbrook 9-3646 PETERS STEINKE W. HARRY LISTER, Inc. Delicatessens, Fancy Groceries Home Cooking and Baking our Specialty 37 Main Street East Rockaway Buick BEST WISHES 133 Sunrise Highway to Kockville Centre, N. Y. : 49 er8 DAVIDSON’S BOAT YARD Dockage . . . Storage . . . Repairs Paints . . . Supplies ATLANTIC AVE., NEAR OCEAN AVE. EAST ROCKAWAY, L. I. Phone Lynbrook 9-7283 Sidney R. Gordon, Ph.G. Lynbrook 9-3383 GORDON PHARMACY THE REXALL STORE GARGES BROTHERS 428 Atlantic Avenue, Next to Post Office East Rockaway, N. Y. LAUNDRY “Personalized Laundry Service” DR. HAROLD N. KLEINE DENTIST 27-29 Front Street East Rockaway, N. Y. 89 G. D. COMBES ESTATE Hardware, Coal, Seeds, Lumber Building Material 65 PARK AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N. Y. Phone: ROckville Centre 6-0346 ( RUPP BROS. Best Wishes for a Successful Future TO THE CLASS OF 1949 MR. MRS. ERNST A. BUCK Chevrolet — 619 Sunrise Highway GARDEN CENTER Lynbrook, N. Y. (Opposite L.I.R.R. Station) Lynbrook 9 0440 Radio Sales and Repairs Telephone Lynbrook 9-0324 XLEE SERVICE Authorized Philco Service Station Criterion Theatre Bldg., 465 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway JOHN C. PERRY Funeral Director GUS DAINA Expert Shoe Repairing 57 Main Street East Rockaway, N. Y. 118 Union Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. 90 Tel. Lynbrook 9 0465 Delroy Electric Appliance Co. LE ROY SHEPHERD. Prop. 15 Hempstead Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y, Sewing Machines, Electrified, Repaired, Bought and Sold. Parts for All Makes. Vacuum Cleaners, Parts and Sales DR. SAMUEL BULKOSTEIN Rockville Centre 6-1060 B. T. Eppig. Prop. Rockville Gift and Art Galleries Arts, Gifts, Silverware, Lamps, Cards, Crystal One Park Avenue Rockville Centre, N. Y. Lynbrook 9-7460 KELLER’S Carpet Corporation RUGS - BROADLOOMS - LINOLEUMS 48 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. Phone Rockville Centre 6-3620 KING’S FISHING TACKLE SHOP 326 SUNRISE HIGHWAY ROCKVILLE CENTRE Telephone Lynbrook 9-1140 KUCKENS BROS. GROCERS 275 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway CRITERION THEATRE LYNBROOK 9-0242 CAFE ATLANTIC Phone Lynbrook 9-0816 H. A. FREYHAMMER FLORISTS 60 Hempstead Avenue Lynbrook, L. I. Established on Main Street Since 1935 “GOLDY’S” EAST ROCKAWAY fFine Liquor Store Lie. L-120 We Deliver For Prompt and Friendly Service Call Lynbrook 9-6224 21 Main Street East Rockaway Phone Lynbrook 9-1772 Louis Proscia, Prop. ROCKLYN FUEL OIL CO. 290 Rocklvn Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. Telephone Lynbrook 9-1820-M W. C. “JACK” CHAMBERS Specializing in Home Modernization 107 West Boulevard East Rockaway Lynbrook 9-10299 MUR-LEE’S MEN’S SHOP Knox Hats . . . Manhattan Shirts 48 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, L. I., New York Telephone Lynbrook 9-0161 RICHARD’S MARKET PRIME MEATS 312 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, N. Y. CAMP BAUMANN Summer Day Camp — 2% to 12 Years Kiddie Klub Nursery School — 2] 2 to 5 Years Office: 27 Brower Ave. Rockville Centre 6-6359 DR. SAMUEL RES1WCK Lynbrook 3-7484 PANDORA’S BOX New and Used Articles Sold on Consignment Antiques — Gifts — Handicrafts 300 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, N. Y. Phone Lynbrook 94569 ALBERT F. GALLOPINI JEWELER 373 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, N. Y. 92 Rockville Centre 6-0674 J. S. Rothston TRIANGLE MUSIC STORE Authorized Emerson Dealer Radios — Television — Records All Work Guaranteed — We Call and Deliver SALES and SERVICE 347 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. Lynbrook 3-7120 ISnssau Sports Mail Order Co. 8 Hempstead Avenue Lynbrook, L. I. We carry a select line of Spalding and Wilson Athletic Equipment MR. MICHAEL NICHOLS PARK CLEANERS 51 Sunrise Highway 156 Union Avenue Lynbrook, L. I. LYNBROOK YARN SHOP Complete Line of Novelty Yarns FREE INSTRUCTIONS 373 Merrick Road Lynbrook, L. I. Rockville Centre 6-4976 R. TIEDEMANN Delicatessen and Fancy Groceries Home Cooking A Specialty 208 SUNRISE HIGHWAY Telephone Rockville Centre 6-6767 Birthday and Wedding Cakes GARY’S PASTRIES, INC. 12 South Park Avenue Rockville Centre, N. Y. Lynbrook 9-5742 CECILE BEAUTY SHOPPE Expert Operators 298 Atlantic Avenue, Opp. St. Raymond’s School East Rockaway, N. Y. HAXTON GEAR COMPANY, INCORPORATED Lynbrook 9-8730 Allen O. Smith NASSAU TYPEWRITER SERVICE Typewriters . . . Adding Machines SOLD - RENTED - REPAIRED 7 Davis Street East Rockaway, N. Y. More Fun and Speed with less Horsepower . . . ACKERLY MARINE Feather Craft Aluminum Boats Distributors 22 5th Avenue, E. R. 93 THE GULL Official School Newspaper EAST ROCKAWAY HIGH SCHOOL Editors JIM HAYES, SKIP ROTHSTON Typing Editor BARBARA RICHARDSON Faculty Advisors MISS LORENZ, MRS. HEFELE Phone Franklin 4 0170 BERGMAN, INC. “The Home of Flowers” Greenhouses: 1133 Fulton St., Hewlett, L. I. Nursery and Flower Shop: 1534 Broadway Hewlett, L. I. We Call For and Deliver . . . DR. AND MRS. WALLACE T. SMITH JOHN FELBINGER TAILORS - CLEANERS 139 North Park Avenue Rockville Centre, N. Y. Phone Rockville Centre 6-1376 Telephone Lynbrook 9-1965 and 9-6465 Lynhrook 9-1285 Benjamin A. Cook CLAYTON JEWELERS T. D. SHANNON Diamonds — Watches — Jewelry Watch and Jewelry Repairing REAL ESTATE - BUILDERS 311 Merrick Road at 5 Corners Lynbrook, N. Y. Sunrise Highway, At Endview Avenue Best W'ishes from Lynbrook, N. Y. (At Endview Avenue) MR. MRS. HENRY W. WINTER 94 Mr. Mrs. John S. Krassner Lynbrook 9-0284 Rockville Centre 6 3225 McGill Auto Driving School, Inc. Licensed Auto School and Private Service Bureau 3 Staudcrman Avenue, East of Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. VERA L. CARRIGAN POSTMASTER East Rockaway, N. Y. Phones: CHelsea 3-2863-64 Lynbrook 9 5110 TALE Y’S Records — Radios — Television Musical Instruments (Everything in Music) NEXT TO ARCADE THEATRE Tel. Lynbrook 10140 Religious Articles GLEASON’S NOVELTY SHOP Greeting Cards — GIFTS — Hobbycraft Criterion Theatre Bldg., 461 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, N. Y. Al. Tutunjian, Mgr. JACK’S SHOE SHOP QUALITY FOOTWEAR 87 East Park Avenue Long Beach, N. Y. ALBERT BERWIND and SON Plumbing and Heating 242 WEST 14th STREET NEW YORK 11, N. Y. 95 TUDOR PHOTOGRAPHERS LEO R. D’AMATO ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N. Y. Extend to the Graduates Our Best Wishes For Continued Success in Your Future Endeavors Phone: Rockville Centre 6-0410 JOSEPH A. SAFINA VINCENT SAUNDERS - Roulstons EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. FLORIST 26 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, N. Y. Near Fantasy Theatre Bet. Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road DR. ANTHONY A. SCIMECA ROCKVILLE HOBBYCRAFT, INC. Juvenile Toys, Furniture and Hobbies 316 SUNRISE HIGHWAY EAST ROCKAWAY PHARMACY Louis Epstein, Ph.G. THE RELIABLE STORE 95 Main Street East Rockaway, N. Y. WALTER S. MILLER, JR. Greeting Cards — Gift Shoppe 74 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. 96 Evinrude Sales and Service Trojan Boats Lynbrook 9-1118 II oner Cs Outboard Marine Service 76 Front Street East Rockaway, N. Y. Home Tel. Lynbrook 9-3901-M Boat Supplies and Repairs Machine Shop CHARIS East Rockaway Representative MRS. FRANK LICARI Lynbrook 9-10056 HERMAN BANTZHAFF Contractor 118 West Boulevard Bay Park, East Rockaway Ovta JOO � � «•� •� f m � TO« SUlriiytook LUm iR CORP. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farmlett KORTRIGHT, NEW YORK Automotive Crankshaft Grinding (in the car or light truck) 400 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook 9-0300 DAVID DEANS 57 Malden Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. The Lynbrook National Bank and Trust Company 310 Merrick Road Lynbrook, New York Banking Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Friday Evening: 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 97 Phone Lynbrook 9-6118 RENOWN MARKET HENRY BUSHING Quality Meats and Groceries Delivery Service 49 MAIN STREET EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. WESTMINSTER Dumont — RCA — Philco — G-E Television 37 West Park Avenue (Corner Sunrise Highway) Rockville Centre, N. Y. Lynbrook 9-9208 A. E. WHITE CO. Fireproof Storage Warehouse Modern Warehouse Rug Cleaning East Rockaway, N. Y. LONG ISLAND’S HOME OF THE ACCORDION Thomas Accordion Center Agent for Pancordion — Acme — Galanti — La Tosca Accordions Repairs Done On The Premises Lessons by Certified Teachers Instruments Loaned Free to Students 17 Blossom Heath Ave., Lynbrook, N. Y. Lynbrook 9-6478 Phones Lynbrook 9-9447—9196 HALPER’S PHARMACY S. Halper, Ph.G. 7 Huntington Avenue Lynbrook, L. I. Good Luck and Success . . . PAT WINTER Park Avenue Comes To Nassau HARRY HARRIS THE CASBAH 77 W. Merrick Road Freeport, L. I. Opposite Grove Theatre Phone: FReeport 8-1077 98 SENIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB CITIZENS PARTY CLUB EAST ROCKAWAY, N. Y. THE TRUPO FAMILY IDEAL FLOORS, INC. ASPHALT TILE LINOLEUM - LINOWALL - BROADLOOM 53 So. Grove Street Freeport, N. Y. STAFFORD’S DR. AND MRS. SEYMOUR Athletic and Sports Equipment For Schools and Colleges Golf, Tennis, Boxing, Bowling, Soccer, Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Track and Gym ALPHA BETA 150 JACKSON STREET HEMPSTEAD, L. I., N. Y. 99 Good Food For Pleased Guests FORUM ROMANUM JOHN SEXTON CO. Est. Chicago 1883 Manufacturing Wholesale Grocers GUTTER BALL CLUB F. 0. Box JS—Sexton Square—Chicago 90 Roger-Matt-Baldy Good Luck to the Class of ’49 MR. MRS. ANTHONY BARONI LITTLEFIELD-ALGER ELECTRIC CO. 235 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, L. I. Clarence Simonson Agency REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 327 Sunrise Highway Lynbrook, N. Y. DR. HERBERT L. FISHER Lynbrook 9-1422 EAST ROCKAWAY MAYER SON FROZEN FOODS - COLD CUTS - BEER Try Our Home Made Salad 304 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, N. Y. Lynbrook 9-0809 Telephone Rockville Centre 64564 CAHILL MURRAY Dispensing Opticians RONALDS FUNERAL HOME 270 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, N. Y. INC. 173 Earle Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. LOVE AND KISSES . . . TO ALL GOOD LOOKING GIRLS James H. Ronalds, Licensed Manager From Phil Ryan and Bumps Dougherty 100 PILGRIM LEAGUE of Bethany Congregational Church JUNIOR HIGH LIBRARY CLUB Lynbrook 9-6320-J LYNBROOK SPORT CENTER Agents for A. G. Spalding and Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Team Outfitting Our Specialty 285 MERRICK ROAD OMEGA GAMMA DELTA Lynbrook 9 0950 KATZ’S 20 MAIN STREET Louis Sherry's Ice Cream Whitman s Chocolates Hallmark Greeting Cards for all Occasions MR. AND MRS. JOANEDIS WEIDEMUTH’S BAKERY “Baked Foods As You Like Them” 45 Main Street East Rockaway, New York Tivo Pebbles from “The Rock Pile” JOHN PERRY SKIP ROTHSTON Phone Lynbrook 94318 GREEN’S JEWELRY STORE Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry 3 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, N. Y. 101 T. O’TOoIje) 8 S O N S, INCORPORATED LITHOCRAPHY LL XJO 0yO Rjd PRINTINC LT • STAMFORD. CONNECTICUT • TEL 31 JEFFERSON STREET TELEPHONE 4 5088 102 Mr. and M rs. Richard Abrams, Sr. M iss Shelia Adelman Mr. and Mrs. Edward Aschoff Mr. and Mrs. H. Bantzhaflf Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Barker Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck Mr. Ben Beecher Belle’s Stationery Mr. and M rs. Benedict Mr. and Mrs. E. Berg Mr. and Mrs. William Berg Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Berg Mr. and M rs. M. Berhard Dr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Bernhardi M rs. Eleanor Berry Cadet Albert Berwind Mr. Albert Berwind M rs. Albert Berwind Bruce Berwind Charles Berwind Miss Babs Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bolton Dr. and Mrs. Henry H. Bormann Miss Marilyn Boss Mr. and Mrs. George Boyha Mr. and Mrs. James W. Brannigan Mr. and M rs. Harry B. Breul Miss Pat Breul Mr. Charles Brown Mr. John Brown Mr. and M rs. John Brown Mr, and M rs. H. A. Buccini Bucky Mr. and Mrs. Wales Buell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bunting Mr. Hank Bushing Mr. and M rs. H. Bushing Mr. and M rs. Paul Butkerett Mr. E. V. Buxton M iss Diane Byron Mr. and Mrs. Herman Caccia Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Campbell Canary and Dutchess Mrs. W. C. Chambers Mr. and Mrs. John Coe Mr. and Mrs. John D. Colgan Mr. and Mrs. George Combes Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Cooke Mr. and M rs. Frank Copeland Mr. and Mrs. R. Coslow Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Craig Messrs. Thomas, Charles Robert Craig Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Daly Miss Patricia Daly Mr. and Mrs. M. Davie Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Davison Mr. and M rs. E. P. Deacon Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Decker Miss Gertrude Decker Mr. and M rs. Edward Dessart Mr. and Mrs. W. Dillman Miss Charlotte Di Russo Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Dominicus Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Donaldson Miss Helen M. Duncan Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Duncan Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Edwards Elliott’s Service Station Mr. and Mrs. John Firth Mrs. Fishier Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fryer Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Fryer The Gambees Miss Emily Mary Goodwin Mr. Eugene F. Greene Mr. and M rs. S. G. Grossman 103 Mr. Charles Guden Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Guden Mrs. E. Gunyan Miss Joyce Gunyan Jim Hayes Mark Hayes M rs. Walter J. Haynes Mr. Dick Helfrick Mr. R. Hermanson Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hermes Miss Agnes Hickman Mr. and Mrs. G. Hodgins Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoppner Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Horn •Host” Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunsdorfer Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Hutchinson International Trucks Mr. and Mrs. J. Jacoby Mr. Charles Jaeger Mrs. Ethel Joy Mr. and Mrs. William Kaukonen Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Keenan Mr. and Mrs. William H. Keller Mr. and Mrs. W. Kellermann Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Kelting Mr. Louis Kelting M iss Lynn Kinnier Mr. and M rs. Wilson W. Kinnier Mr. Walter L. Kirch Mrs. Walter L. Kirch M rs. Robert W. Kirkwood Mr. Luther H. Kirsch Mr. and M rs. Frank Kizis Mr. and Mrs. E. Kuhnel A. Kunkel Meat Market Mr. Charles Lafreniere Mrs. Murial Lally Mr. and Mrs. James Landry Mrs. Johanna Lass Mr. and Mrs. C. Wheeler Laue Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mr. and Mrs. William Lindberg Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Loweinger Miss Martha Lorenz Lynbrook Camera M. and S. Service Station Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Magee Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Maguire Mr. R. H. Maines The Matthews Family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matzke Max’s Army and Navy Store Mavfair Pharmacy M iss Eileen McCord Mr. Jerry McGovern Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Meske Mr. Jack Miesten Mr. and Mrs. Durand R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller Mr. and Mrs. Lester G. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Muller Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Murray Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Musgrove Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Myers, Jr. Nat and Joe Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Nelson Mrs. Marjorie Nelson Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Niddrie Miss Gladys Olson Mr. and Mrs. J. V. O’Sullivan Mrs. Mary Pagliaro Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Pollokat Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. C. Pape Mrs. Vera Parker 104 Mr. and M rs. H. B. Patterson Miss Jean Perpeet Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Perry Mr. John S. Perry Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Peter Mrs. Adeline Policastro Mr. and Mrs. A. Pupino Miss Tessie M. Purves Mrs. Frank H. Band Mr. and M rs. Kenneth T. Rand Mr. Robert F. Rand Mr. and M rs. William Raymond Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Regan Mr. James Reid Mr. and Mrs. Austin Reilly Mr. Joe Reilly Miss Patricia Ann Reiss M iss Helen Rendall M iss Barbara Richardson Miss Betty Richardson Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. John Ritter M rs. Arthur Roemer “Rosie” Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ruckdeschel Mr. Harry S. Runnacres Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Runacres Sal and Weasel Mr. Don Daulnier Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Sanders The Schachtels Miss Carolyn Schempp M rs. Charles Schratwieser Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schwerin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seaman Mr. and Mrs. D. Selden Mr. and M rs. Edward Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sherman Mr. L. P. Sherman Miss Nancy Sherman Mrs. Ida Shimans Miss Frances Silk Miss Barbara Smith Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Smith Mr. and M rs. Le Roy Smith Miss Marjorie Smith Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stetson Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stinchcum Dr. Harold F. Studwell Mrs. Harold F. Studwell Miss Anne Taylor Mrs. Helen C. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tucker Mr. Albert S. Tutunjian Mr. and M rs. Vande Water Varsity Sports Shop Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Ward Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Watson Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Weber Miss Margaret Weber Mr. and M rs. Fred Wichelman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilde “Winnie” Mr. and Mrs. H. W itte Miss Janet Wollheim Miss Shirley Wood Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Woodyard Mr. Edward Wyatt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zahn Mr. anil M rs. W. Zaros Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Zoebelien 105 106 107 108 AUTOGRAPHS! 109 LOOKING BACK When I leave school, I know I’ll long. For the 8:30 hell and the 3:15 gong; The heated discussions in History IV, That were always exciting and never a bore; The singing chimes that cut the air. When official announcements started to blare; The bi-monthly rush at the Gull’s publications, The daily scurry for the noon hour rations; The noon hour fires with everyone late. Made the teachers all grumble at a terrible rate; Those basketball games we never won. Were always exciting for everyone; And now as the school year draws to a close. We’ll hid farewell to our friends and our foes. By SKOHN ROTHYARD