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

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Physics and Chemistry General Science SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Alias Mr. Biology - dry humor -- calm, cool and collected - talented paramecium artist - always willing to hear your side - even- tempered. MR. FRANCIS HENRICH Snap quizzes - always just - engages in blush-provoking repartee - steady-handed and iron nerved - never-to-be-forgotten classes - possessor of grey matter, both external and in- ternal. MR. ROBERT S. ROSCOE Biology French Collegiate dresser - instills a desire to ex- periment in his science classes - shy smile - sets eighth grade hearts a-flutter - athletic- ally inclined. MR. ALVIN J. KALLMAN Fine math and science teacher - likes to as- sign term papers - respected disciplinarian - noted for ethereal gestures. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT MRS. DOROTHY M. SMITH Valiant teacher of all the Spanish classes - believer in homework - proponent of Span- ish-speaking countries - sunny disposition - guiding figure of Spanish cultural groups. MR. ROBERT SECRIST Patient manner - well-educated - put 'tbon in our lives - hails from forty-ninth state - always dropping chalk -- impeccable French 1 accent. ll General Science Spanish

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Advanced Mathematics junior High Mathematics Library Head MISS GERTRUDE V. DECKER ' Rock Rivalry Nreferee' - profound grasp of mathematics - petrified by rubber bands -- pencil sharpener leaner - artistic letterer - homerun queen of club picnics - hoola-hoop champ. MISS ANNE YABLONSKI Our Miss Protractor of 1960 - blazer fan - always glad to prove that an angle has only ONE bisector - young and fair - person- able. MRS. QUENTIN SUITS Gives 7th and 8th graders sound foundation in math - quiet wit - understanding man- ner - master of multiplication tables - quiet disciplinarian. MRS. CLARENCE DAY Recent added attraction to the faculty - seventh grade math instructor - penchant for four-legged pets - upstate accent - always gracious. IBRARY DEPARTMENT Devoted school librarian - director of the Li- brary Council -- Term paper and Friday Word consultant - sponsor of the annual faculty tea - efficiency personified. MRS. GILBERT MESKE Spinner of amusing tales of the past - cap- able Hi-Y director - well-traveled Latin teacher - devoted advisor of Forum Ro- manum - Miss Hickman's aide de-camp. 10 Senior Mathematics junior High Mathematics Library Assistant and Latin

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Singing and Voice Training Modern Art MUSIC DEPARTMENT Musical Instrument Training Strives for perfection - always tapping baton - venerated choral director - advocate of early morning rehearsals -- stands for no nonsense - knows his art. MR. JOHN D. PELLICANE Congenial conductor of the band - looks smart in a uniform - has a way with the twirlers - producer of grid-iron half time spectaculars - terror of the lunchroom. ART DEPARTMENT Brings out the artist in us - wearer of color- ful scarves - in the know about all poster contests - gourmet of gothic lettering - quick sense of humor. MISS RHODA BEECHWOOD Capable art teacher -- always ready to lend a helping hand - versatile nature - profi- cient instructor of home economics - patient and soft-spoken. Art and Home Making LANGUAGE SKILLS DEPARTMENT Englixh Grammar MRS. AUSTIN REILLY Strict adherent to the fundamentals of Eng- lish - punctilious - infinite patience - subtle sense of humor - developed in us a love for literature - laid foundation of Eng- lish grammar which has stood the test of time. MRS. JOHN YETTER Friendly - concerned with each of her stu- dents - teaches spelling - and language skills to the junior high - helps students choose subjects for freshman year twinkling eyes - wages war on chewing gum. 12 Spelling and Writing