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

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The Chess Team Led by persistent Pete Oldak, the team thrives although it must overcome literally dozens of ob- stacles every season. Even though the club has been in existence for only four seasons, it has yet to have an unsuccessful one. President Phil Thomas, Secre- tary Brian Berg, Treasurer Philip Rumore, Captain Peter Oldak, Member Bruce Thier. Mathletics Now in the third year of its ex- istence, our Mathletics squad represents East Rockaway at five Mathletics meets throughout the year. At the meets, teams com- pete in an attempt to answer mathematics questions correctly. Last year we achieved a standing of twenty-first out of fifty in the League, a commendable record by any standards. Coach Decker is always ready with helpful ad- vice such as 2 -l-2:4f' From left to right: Philip Rumore, Philip Thomas, Bruce Thier, Peter Oldak, Brian Berg Miss OlDea, Chem Club Advisor, -s se? X X N X AE bi From left to right: Peter Oldak, Louise Cammy, Norman Brodsky, YIHCYUSLI Libcrmun, Elaine Punger, Charles Hcnkin, Donald Rochen.

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From left to right: Patricia Vogel, Geraldine Marlowe, janet Glueksman, Linda Hill, Ronald Mclnnis, Jill Warren, Elliot Fine, Philip Rumore, Roger Cody, Valerie McLane, Steven Walsh, Nan Halloran. Our Progress Report FRONT ROW from left to right: Norman Brodsky, Louise Garay, Theodore Phil- lips, Teresa Liberman, Caroline Engel, Betsy Hildebrand, Elaine Punger. SEC- OND ROW: Claire Fallon, Nancy Horn, Alice Witte, Joan Lodge, Carol Fuchs, Barbara Schlosser, Lucille Gargiula, Dorothy McKeon, Louise Pizzino, Judith Del Pezzo. THIRD ROW: Donald Rochen, Brian Berg, Peter Oldak, Joseph McCann, Robert Reuter, Charles Henkin, Richard Kover. FOURTH ROW: Gordon Wal- ace, Franklyn Austin. Math Honor Society To provide for those who have discontinued higher math and for those who have not yet reached it, the Math Honor Society plans programs on the lower math level. A completely honorary or- ganization, it has inspired many to continue the study of math. Miss Yablonski is the faculty adviser. Pi Delta Kappa In this age of atoms, math has become the language of the fu- ture. To prepare the student for the mush-rooming importance of math in our lives, Pi Delta Kappa, an honorary society, was formed. Programs are planned and given by the members. EVCIYOHC has a chance, not only to hear the varied programs, but to do ex- tensive work on a topic that in- terests him. Miss Decker, the faculty ad- viser, keeps the sometimes heated discussions under control by the timely use of her 'cstraight edge?

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FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Judy DelPezzo, Lynne Kover, 2nd ROW: Midge Barson, Pattie Miller, Sue Schwack, Pam Weiss, 3rd ROW: Joanne Fox, Peggy Jenkins, Pat Kearney, Sue Hengst, Mary Barson, Ronnie Nash, Ellie Kuhnel, STANDING: Bob Hughes, Denis Cole, Donnie Niddrie, James Cuzzo, Kenny Wid- man, Sharon Dunphy, Carol Fuchs, Mrs. Smith. 555253 ?M..,.Qg FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Betsy Hildebrand, Nan Halloran, Sheila Peters, Pat Schiavi, Sue Cesarano 2nd ROW: Pam Stevenson, Val McLane, Nancy Nel- son, Sue Kienke, Mena Cohn, Mrs. Smith, Joan Lodge, Geri Marlowe, Ellen Klappholz, Sheila Isaac, Louise Pizzino STANDING: Donnie Rochen, David Preston, Richard Sheshkier. - Mrs. smith g Aduimf. 3 tgiillli E--41 20 Spanish Club The Spanish Club, under the guidance of Mrs. Smith, is or- ganized to help its members mas- ter the Spanish language and to extend their appreciation and understanding of Spanish-speak- ing countries. The club's meet- ings are conducted in Spanish. Slides and guests from Spanish countries are presented. Each year the members of the Spanish Club visit a museum, movie, and a restaurant on their trip to New York City. Spanish Honor Society Students with an average of 9002 in Spanish are eligible for membership in this Society. They learn about Spanish-speaking countries through slides shown by Mrs. Smith, the adviser. Once a year the Society goes on a trip to a Spanish restaurant, a language movie or museum,and studies some special phase of Spanish culture. Speakers are invited to meet- ings to tell of their experiences in Spanish countries. The Span- ish Honor Society provides stu- dents with an interesting view of Spanish culture. .08 S