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

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LANGUAGE MRS. JOAN FINKELMAN Attractive—recently wed—curly, dark tresses—determined teacher of French and Spanish—infectious giggle—warm smile—capable advisor to the French Honor Society and Club—secretive birthplace. MRS. DIANA BRYANT New addition to language department—well-dressed— believer in learning through speaking—forever giving tests. MRS. JOSEPHINE FRIEDLANDER One of the Rock Pile’s able French and Spanish teachers—always ready to lend a helping hand—friendly disposition—patient manner. MRS. DOROTHY MESKE Highly competent Latin instructor- also teaches French—Hi-Y advisor—patient and friendly. MRS. DOROTHY SMITH 100 word Spanish composition—“a la pizarra” —constant reminder of Regents Senora of the Rock Pile—“Refrain from commenting.” 16

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS MR. EVERETT La MERE Best driver in East Rockaway—fearless—knows the “in” jokes—talkative and friendly—neat dresser—dry sense of humor—teaches the most popular subject. MR. ALLAN ULLMAN Capable industrial arts instructor—a contemporary —demands attentiveness— Jerry Lewis look-alike— fearless road instruction. ART MR. FRANK GORDON New in the Industrial Arts department—always smiling—hates his attendance register—“Flash”— good behind the wheel—patient with new drivers. MR. THOMAS KENNEDY “Tinker Tom”—strict driver cd teacher—originator of the rack— subtle humor—craftsman par excellence. MISS CATHERINE FELICETTI Known for her firm hold over Cafeteria study halls— friendly smile—extremely good dresser -efficient and excellent art teacher—graduate of ERHS. MRS. IDA SHIMANS Artistic appearance—wearer of unusual jewelry— understanding- always willing to help future artists—helped us to appreciate the fine arts—producer of scenery. 15

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MATHEMATICS MRS. LAURA DAY Kind and soft spoken—our first math teacher at the Rock Pile—always willing to help—runs extra quiet S.H. MR. GERALD HONIG Teaches with enthusiasm—spices Math 12 with yaks and hippopotami —devilish smile—helps the Seniors send ROCK to the printer—a real sports fan—takes odds on anything. MR. ALVIN KALLMAN Missed in the science department— “Take it away”—distinctive walk— notebook connoisseur—thorough- going teacher. MR. JOHN RYAN New addition to the Math department—witty— challenges his students—rules his study halls with an iron hand. : MR. JOSEPH VALLONE Quiet, but firm—believes in extra assignments—good geometry teacher—“There’s no need for the talking.” 17