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

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the class of ’63 MRS. IRMA BADER Playing a return engagement at ERHS — teaches seventh graders about our Indian friends — maintains watch on students between classes — commanding nature — ready “quipster” — highly respected. HISTORY DEPARTMENT MR. THOMAS FORBES Carries the largest brief case — eighth grade social studies “king” — commanding approach to teaching — conducts regimented study halls. MR. RUDOLPH LINN Coins colloquial cliches — makes history live — menacing glare — executive efficiency — has “interest arousing qualities” — Service Squad organizer — employer of the “tcn-dollar word.” MR. EDWARD T. CROWLEY Easy-going — expounder of world history — firm and efficient —- long arm of law during lunch periods — started at Rock Pile with us. ART DEP’T MRS. RHODA HERRICK Artistic tastes — finds teaching an enjoyable challenge — master art room cleaner-upper — quiet-mannered — experienced classroom decorator. MISS JUNE O DEA Reserved — smart dresser — shares responsibilities of Freshman social studies — beautiful red hair — seasoned traveler — likeable and professional ways. MRS. IDA SHIMANS Headmistress of art department — genuinely interested in students — instills appreciation for the finer things — widely acclaimed for her artistic abilities — fashion plate. MR. HOWARD X. POLLOCK Ambidexterous — soybean sampler — teacher of “social” studies — descendant of renowned family — advisor of most popular sport — mean overhead set shot — guided us through “Nurseryland Nonsense.”

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MR. ALVIN J. KALLMAN Noted for notes — teaches with split-second timing — devoted to making scientific study worthwhile — takes it away — speedy notebook marker — brings out the best in his students. department an their efforts SCIENCE DEPARTMENT MR. WILLIAM T. PLUNKETT Possessor of “useless” bits of information — anti spoon-feeder — waged war with world history — now devotes time to guidance work — enjoys drawing out ideas from future philosophers — instituted “Black Regents Day” — respected for not talking down to students. MR. FRANCIS HENRICH Our answer to Mr. Wizard — ardently supports repeal of 19th amendment — full of surprises — highly respected for professional abilities — gleefully awaits “White Shirt Day” — delights in spraying Physicsites — efficient Rock Rivalry chairman. caught “ofT base” room of biological MR. HAROLD FRIESLEBEN Stands out in a crowd — friendly manner — knows we need discipline — supreme athlete — versatile in many fields of science — known for “satiric” ways. MR. ROBERT ROSCOE Shares chemistry duties — irreplaceable wit — dashing and debonair — fast talker — heart palpitator — Junior Class advisor. MISS JEANNE POWELL Adds intrigue to the athletic department — turns out “winning” honor teams — spices study halls via the Reader's Digest — always practices what she preaches — our own “rebel” with a cause.

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MR. JOSEPH E. DELGIORNO Tracks down truants — tireless worker — ironic humor — always in action — P.T.A. bisketball participant — top notch yearbook advisor. ENGLISH has been awakened MRS. BARBARA FERRI Teaches in triplicate — newly inducted member of E.R.H.S.’s largest department — runs a “co-operative’' classroom — adroit in aquatic as well as academic areas. MRS. IRIS HALFORD Assumer of dramatics and public speaking classes — rough and ready — taught us English I — uses endearing phrases — acts out parts — leader of “Ancient Mariner” to “McNamara’s Band.” DEPARTMENT MR. LUTHER KIRSCH Unruffled — assignor of due dates — wearer of loafers — most congenial — likes to have words defined — strict but admired taskmaster — ready wit. MRS. FREIDA JAFFEE Former substitute — now permanently enlightens our Expectations” for English I field — fan of New England — dramatics enthusiast. MRS. PAULA MERSON Excellent teacher — gives a sound foundation in English grammar — First Lady of Junior High Gull — chic wardrobe — knows what is important. MRS. ANNABEL REILLY Famous-lady of letters — expert in the field of English grammar — focuses attention on achieving perfection — also intends to put Wrigley’s out of business — gentle but commanding personality. MR. MARIO RUSSO A true teacher — mysterious eyes — extremely well-read — can't control maverick wastebaskets — perpetually deep in “frightening” thought — truth seeker — never to be forgotten — Gull advisor. MRS. ELIZABETH YETTER Conducts a socialized study hall — master of the spoken and written word — perpetually in motion — weeds out delinquent “gum dumbs” — carries our good wishes with her into retirement — will be missed.