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

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F A C u L T Y MR. KALLMAN—A brilliant mathematician and science teacher, Mr. Kallman has helped us develop good study habits through his term reports, notebooks and interesting method of instruction. MR. KENNEDY—In addition to instructing the future draftsmen and architects in mechanical drawing, Mr. Kennedy is the line coach for the football team. MR. KIRSCH — Who can forget “Kirsch Words”? The man with the bow tie, words of wisdom about the Senior play and that delightful sense of humor is Mr. Kirsch, senior English teacher. MR. LA MERE—With nerves of iron, Mr. LaMere literally risks his life daily to teach us how to drive safely. We shall remember his galoshes and his encouraging remark, “You can look now.” MRS. LALLY—Energetic Mrs. Lally, ever willing to lend a hand to a “Rock Casualty” has inspired many girls toward the rewarding career of nursing. MISS LORENZ—Many words could be written about “Renzie’s” warm, wonderful smiles; yet none of them would suffice. Her expert leadership and advice have made the “Gull” the tremendous success that it is. 14

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 1R. HALFORD — Our college days will he made more enjoyable by the informative “help” classes of Mr. Halford. Juggling our programs and advising us on academic problems keeps our guidance counselor busy. MRS. HEFELE — Cries of “Right straight away!” can be heard coming from the shorthand room each day as Mrs. Hefele produces secretaries by the dozen. MR. HEN RICH—As advocate of frequent “snap” testing (“The quiz will cover your questions.”), Mr. Henrich has given us a sound college course in the higher sciences. It is a “pity” we are leaving our “Ace”. MISS HICKMAN—The efficiency of the library stems from the efforts of Miss Hickman and her corps of junior librarians. She has been an invaluable assistant to the writing of our senior papers. MISS HOL I ON—Spanish classes invariably begin with the famous cry “Las victimas . . .” Miss Holton, the master of many tongues, ably prepares her students for the regents. MRS. HOPPEN—The “Betty Crocker” of East Rockaway has done a great deal to mold us into the homemakers and seamstresses of tomorrow. F A C u L T Y 13

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MISS McCORD—A truly charming person. Miss McCord is the one who did not stop at teaching us how to make a foul shot or swing a bat, but taught us good sportsmanship. MRS. MESKE—Her tres enjoyable tales of her European travels have made learning fun with this charming lady who usually can be heard saying “Silence s’il vous plait” to her French classes. MISS MURPHY — Through the antics of “Lulu Jones”, popular Miss Murphy keeps her students busy learning all about English. One of our busiest teachers, she always finds a minute to solve a senior crisis. MISS PALMER—Always on hand to help out with 1 HE GULL, Miss Palmer is a favorite with the Rocks. She reminds her budding secretaries to work “Without hesitation, reservation or selfevasion of mind.” F A C u L T Y MR. PELLICANE—A cheer for Mr. Pelli-canc who has taken a group of students and molded them into a top notch band. The football spectaculars and fine concerts are examples of the high quality of the music department. MR. PLUNKETT—As an avid tory of the Revolution and a southern gentleman of Civil War days, Mr. Plunkett makes his students think out history completely. He is adviser for the Andiron Club which prepares students for scholarship exams. 15