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

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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

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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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F A C L U T Y MR. POLLOCK—Mr. Pollock can usually be found in one of two places: the 224 lecturing about Pollock, Louisiana, or in the bowling alleys showing the bowling team the finer points of this game. MRS. REILLY—A favorite eighth grade homeroom teacher, Mrs. Reilly will be remembered for introducing us to the world of literature and giving us a good foundation in grammar. MR. RUCKDESCHEL — “Everyone into homerooms!” Schel announces in stenorian tones at 8:48 each morning. Schel teaches his boys to be master craftsman and is an authority on putting out the ROCK. MR. SACKMAN—“To be or not to be a fireman, English teacher, baseball coach or collector of rare books, which shall it be? That is the question! MISS SCHMIDT—One of the new members of our faculty, Miss Schmidt is better known as the Czarina of the chess league. We hope that her career at East Rockaway will be happy and successful. MRS. SHIMANS—None will forget the art notebooks and the repetition of form taught to us by Mrs. Shimans. Her Confucius jokes, and her pleasant smile will bring us happy thoughts in years to come. 16