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

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BUSINESS MRS. ELIZABETH FORDHAM Teaches business know how—keen on straight strokes—sweet and sincere—has an antipathy for gum chewing. MRS. ISABEL HEFELE Competent typist and a wonder at shorthand— neat appearance—respected by her students. MR. WILLIAM KEYES Quick with a quip—Jay Vee coach—carrot topped—casual style of teaching—congenial business classes. MISS JUNE PALMER Bookkeeper’s idol—patient— dedicated to her Hi-Y girls. MRS. SYLVIA ABRAHAM Soft spoken—respected teacher—teaches the fundamentals of music to 7th and 8th grades—a local denizen. MUSIC MR JOHN PELLICAN Jazz band enthusiast—runs an orderly band— downbeat reader—plays a wild sax—Cheshire cat smile—likes to demonstrate—sings along with the band. MR. HENRY FORDHAM Ardent conductor of operettas and concerts— dedicated to music—expects the best from his choruses—grand sense of humor. 21

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GUIDANCE MRS. MARGARET ALLEN Lays it on the line—dependable—well-liked—a ready laugh—heads Seniors in the right direction. MR. JOSEPH KUSEL Loves to fish—a regular “Joe”—always seen with a smile on his face— “show me how to do it”—inquisitive—ski enthusiast- frequents the Catskills. MR. ROBERT ROSCOE Our first science teacher—still guiding us—well-dressed—always willing to lend a hand—heloed us with our frogs. LIBRARY MRS. HARRIET FELDMAN Newcomer to the Rock Pile—striking red hair—staunch observer of silence—well dressed—amiable. MISS AGNES HICKMAN Efficient keeper of the library—knows her Dewey Decimal System—maintains an efficient Library Council—meticulous in her ways—always willing to help. MRS. RUTH LERNER Able librarian—pleasant smile-friendly nature—takes an admirable interest in school affairs—distributor of library notices. 20

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PUPIL PERSONNEL HOME ECONOMICS MRS. ANNETTE KEENAN Our new nurse—attractive—urges Senior girls to nursing school —kind and patient—winning smile. MRS. GERTRUDE SALZMAN Smart dresser—soft-spoken—new school psychologist. MR. RICHARD WETHERELL Tall and handsome—former student E.R.H.S. —still holds track records—teaches CORE— on the track in fall and spring. MRS. BEULAH WHITE New addition to faculty as a CORE teacher—always smiling—patient. MRS. MARJORIE HOPPEN Dedicated to her subject—believes in efficiency—always well-groomed—possesses a winning smile—liked by all. MRS. CLAIRE RAPPAPORT Proficient fashion coordinator—up-to-date— smart dresser—perfect example of a modern homemaker. 22