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

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FACULTY MR. CROWLEY In his second year at East Rock- away, Mr. Crowley adds dignity to the junior high school social studies courses. He also sponsors the seventh and eighth grade springtime athletic programs. MISS BEECH WOOD A newcomer to East Rock- away, Miss Beech wood shows her versatility by aiding both the art and homemaking departments. MRS. CURSON Mrs. Curson is a new addition to the typing faculty and gives a helping hand to all future typists. MR. BERG History is made interesting by Mr. Berg with his varied views, unique tests, humorous anecdotes and stories of historical events. MISS DECKER One of East Rockaway's original “Quiz Kids, Miss Decker kept telling us that advanced math courses were really easy until we “almost began to believe her. Orchids to Miss Decker for her excellent handling of Rock Rivalry and the Student Council. MR. ASCHOFF Mr. Aschoff prepares seventh graders for the more advanced scientific courses in high school. In biology classes, which he also teaches in his own unique manner, he first introduced us to the “little fellows” of the microscopic world. MRS. DAY Mrs. Day, who has taken over seventh and eighth grade mathematics courses, makes her classes interesting by her insight into mathematical problems and by her friendly manner. MISS BROOKSTONE Miss Brookstonc, another new junior high school teacher, helps prepare the seventh graders for the greater responsibility of high school English courses.

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 3ln (jfflemortam Mr. Charles Halford On August 25, 1958, the halls of East Rockaway High were saddened by the loss of one of our most respected faculty members. Mr. Charles Halford, for three years our guidance counselor and college adviser, will be missed by all who have known him. We of the class of ’59 especially feel this loss of a true friend. His memory will ever be with us.

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MR. HENRICH The charred desk tops, the sullied ceiling of room 216, and Mr. Hcnrich's witty aphorisms will always hold a prominent place in “our book of things to remember” for Chemistry and Physics. MR. FORDHAM Mr. Fordham is well known for his excellent musical productions, such as the spring concert and the Operetta. His early morning rehearsals will not easily be forgotten. MISS HICKMAN Term papers, “Kirsch Words,” history reports,—all would be impossible without an efficient library and the able assistance and guidance of our number one librarian, Miss Hickman. MRS. HALFORD Now working on a full-time basis. Mrs. Halford is a familiar face in East Rockaway. With a teaching method all her own, she makes English I interesting with her tales of past experiences. MISS HOLTON Known for her holiday “fiestas and cries of atencion! atencion!, Miss Holton gives her students a well-rounded knowledge of the Spanish language and culture, adding interest and understanding with films and stories. MRS. HEFELE Under the competent eye of Mrs. Hefele, our secretaries of tomorrow receive excellent instruction in the methods and practice of typing and shorthand. MR. FAULKNER Mr. “Smiles” Faulkner can always be found in the gym cither giving Marine physicals or coaching our renowned basketball team. Through his efforts, the men in orange and black are known as athletes and sportsmen throughout the county. MRS. HOPPEN As friendly head of the home economics department, Mrs. Hoppen teaches future housewives how to cope with many household problems including how not to burn french toast.