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

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THANKS Due to the limitation of space, we have chosen four teachers that we feel have had a great influence upon us and have been of valuable service in our years in the high school. MR. FRANCIS HENRICH Our deepest appreciation is extended towards our Ace ' who has inspired and helped us in many phases of school life. First and foremost an excellent teacher, Mr. Henrich has earned the respect of all who have been under his guidance. Budding chemists and physicists, and even future housewives and mechanics, explored the mysteries and wonders of science with him. We have been helped to understand the best way to solve problems, both of science and of life, through the help of this man. His firm hand and witty humor will always remain with us when we leave school and go into the outside world. His help in Rock Rivalry, school and living rate a great thanks. MR. GERALD HONIG It is very rare that a teacher is able to make so profound an effect in so short a time as Mr. Honig has been able to achieve. As advisor to the ROCK, National Honor Society and Pi Delta Kappa he has made a great impression upon us. His guiding hand was greatly appreciated as we traversed the road through math complexities. His readiness to help in order to avert a crisis in the production of the yearbook was a quality of great value. Always willing to help with any aspect of school life, Uncle Jerry became involved fully in our school after so short a stay. For your understanding, enthusiasm and help we thank you. 7

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SPECIAL A yearbook can only have one dedication; and yet we feel fhe need to express the thanks and appreciation that our entire faculty deserves for their aid and cooperation. MR. JOSEPH DEL GIORNO Gracias! To Mr. Del Giorno go our thanks for the international tone our school has gained. Instrumental in the exchange programs, which brought 35 American Field Service Students to East Rockaway for three days in 1961, a Costa Rican senorita for a year in 1961-1962, a Herald Tribune guest from Italy in 1962 and sent three members of the class of '64 to South America for the summer, Mr. Del Giorno has fostered a better understanding of the people of the rest of the world. Serious, and yet amiable, Mr. Del Giorno has offered sound advice and guidance to both foreign and native students. MR. HENRY FORDHAM The Sound of Music has been brought to the lives of East Rock-away's citizens largely through the efforts of our choral director, Mr. Fordham. A dedicated worker, Mr. Fordham has taught music at East Rockaway High School for over twenty-five years, and throughout that time he has achieved an admirable record of musical triumphs. As our music teacher several years ago he instilled in us an appreciation of the joys of listening to music. Many of us have had the unforgettable experience of participating in the Chorus and Operettas under the fine leadership of this fine musician. To those who have not directly been influenced there is the memory of the fine performances we heard and the reputation that he has established for our music department and the school. 6

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WILLIAM K. LOUIS Dr. Louis, the new Superintendent of the East Rockaway School System, has made the transition from one administration to another a smooth one. We seem to feel at home with him and hope that he feels at home with us. With his fine administrative ability and genial personality we are confident that he will lead the school system to far-reaching progress. 8