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

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ENGLISH MR. CARL BECKER Far-out sense of humor—recommends “Ibsen in a fox hole”—“Oh go away”—discontented farmer—distinctive walk—collegiate dresser. MRS. HELENE GOLUB Well dressed—star of 6th period class—teaches speakers of tomorrow— knows her students well. MRS. IRIS HALFORD Takes an interest in all her students —remembered for her vivid descriptions of Tale of Two Cities— great sense of humor—very understanding. MRS. MARION HOWARD Knows her subject—Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations—familiar to us from her days as a substitute. MRS. FRIEDA JAFFE The best class advisor—has imaginative ideas—respected—carries the heaviest brief case—a mainstay of the Seniors—affectionately known as “Mrs. J.”— eats fruit and tea. 18

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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

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ENGLISH MR. LUTHER KIRSCH Respected English IV teacher—eliminates shyness from his students— believes in a cumulative vocabulary list—sly smile—informal classes— prepares college-bound students for what lies ahead. MRS. AUDREY KISLIK Remedial reading teacher—patient manner—eager to help—knowledgeable problem-solver—warm and friendly. MISS BERNADETTE McCOY Junior GULL advisor—sells more pens than any Senior—friendly—or derly—always willing to help her students. MR. MARTIN SEVERINO A swinger—gives 21% more “E.C.”—one of the boys —“Oh, stop it”—East Rockaway’s Sir Laurence Olivier—“Downtown”. MRS. FRANCES SUITS Denizen of the language skills room—taught us 8th grade math—a twinkle in her eye—no homework on weekends. 19