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

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Mr. Kirsch Well-known for the senior paper and “Kirsch words”, Mr. Kirsch, who has a wry sense of humor, is appreciated for his work on the senior play as well as his profitable English classes. Mrs. Lally Always ready with a band-aid or a sympathetic diagnosis, Mrs. Lally, our school nurse, is known for her unflagging energy and her devotion to duty. Bloody noses, acid burns, and just the sniffles arc all in a days work for Mrs. Lally. Mr. La Merc Efficient car-washers and white-line painters are turned out by our friendly mechanical drawing and driver education teacher, Mr. La Mere, whose death-defying rides in the driver education car have earned him the sobriquet of “Fearless.” Mr. Linn Mr. Linn, the Jackson of East Rocka-way High, rules his class with a firm hand. His subtle humor and discerning views on history put his classes on a high plateau of learning. Miss Lorenz Through Miss Lorenz’s patience and understanding, Sophomore English is made an enjoyable and rewarding course. Though we are no longer her students, she always has time for those who wish to visit or to ask her for assistance. Mrs. Merson Nemesis of the unprepared, Mrs. Merson conducts her eighth grade English classes with a firm hand. She is also the adviser to the Junior High GULL staff. 14

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Mrs. Herrick New to our school, Mrs. Herrick is sure to succeed as our part-time art teacher. With her help, students will learn to appreciate the beauties of art. Miss Hickman Always ready to help a student with research projects, book reports and term papers, Miss Hickman will always be out favorite librarian. Mrs. Hoppen Friendly, and smiling, Mrs. Hoppen is responsible for those luscious smells emanating from the Home Ec. room. Whether it’s cooking, sewing, or what have you, she teaches future housewives the “tricks of the trade.” Mrs. Howard Back as a morning member of the faculty, Mrs. Howard is once again bringing the elements of English and the appreciation of literature to her 9th and 10th grade students. Mr. Kallman Famous for his notes, Mr. Kallman is a highly capable science teacher. In a world where science is so important, his devotion to his subject and his high standards are certainly appreciated. Mr. Kennedy A fun-loving man, Mr. Kennedy reigns supreme in the wood shop. The fine examples of craftsmanship executed by his students show him to be an extremely gifted shop teacher. 13

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Mrs. Mcskc Now an assistant to Miss Hickman in the library, Mrs. Mcskc still keeps a hand in teaching with Latin I and Latin II. She is the adviser of the Forum Romanum. Miss O’Dea Eighth grade social studies students arc fortunate in having the well-traveled Miss O’Dea as their teacher With her sunny smile and pleasant disposition, Miss O’Dea brings a new outlook to her subject. Miss Palmer One of the cheer-leader advisers, Miss Palmer is our school’s capable business instructor. Her friendly nature and quick wit contribute to her like-ability. Mr. Pellicane Mr. Pellicane, our conscientious music instructor, is the head of our instrumental section. At sport competition and assemblies, his band has been a constant source of pleasure for our school. Mr. Plunkett An extremely dynamic teacher, Mr. Plunkett vitalized history for students. Now, as guidance counselor, he is instrumental in helping seniors to choose a college. Mr. Pollock Coach of our school’s major sport — bowling, IL X. P. hails from the now well-known town of Pollock, Louisiana. With his talk of “stox” and “bonz”, his humorous stories of the Pollock clan, and his choice of interesting films, Mr. Pollock made freshman history a “ball.” 15