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

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1976 volume:

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WILLIAM K LOUIS Sup(. of Schools Shocking as these attitudes and a, warning J our p 1 be. rejected by you young people. Cl ss o£ .oil proc u he® Already done much to throve tl . ol ■ nen- in IwHJPPHBi r. . others by your contributionsIir. time and money Red. Cross,.-Special Olympics, the Salvation Army Cancer Society. A most admiral 0 contribution ou recently ' ” high school i elected govera-ven larger ustice maybe i at has an with h r e n irs, we hope that youi w: ich you can ament and significant inyoB ■state and nati - . Qo your ■ter than The AH j fi- 4- 1 B' Robert D. Morse Principal JOHN ABARNO good looking . . . intelligent . . . drives like a maniac . . . PBC mother ... Phi guy dark brown hair . . . first of many Abarnos . . . BOCES . . . BENNET ABRAMOFF numero uno . . .Big Ben . . . Copperfield dropout . . . spitball fanatic ... a rock freak . . . send Bennet Abramoff to Comet Kohoutek . . . extravagant vocabulary . . . 6th period card clutch . . . CARMEN ALIFFI PLAYS A MEAN ORGAN . . .stubborn R. R. pianist . . . artist . . . future mortician . . . “Premarital sex is like testdriving a Volkswagen.” ... a good sport . . . It's Thunderbird, not t-bird!“ . . . PAUL ALTI Ping Pong . . . wide awake in class . . Alti's deli . . . “Norman” . . . always for gets to pay class dues . . . FRED ALBRECHT Foodtown . . . everybody's next-door neighbor . . . famous sister . . . Ed's side kick. . . BARBARA ANDREANO R.R. mushroom . . . nice clothes . . . friendly . . . fireman's block party . . . Where’s Cindy? . . . Loves to talk and talk and talk . . . Are you serious? . . . always filing her nails . . . PETER ANTONOPOULOS II BRIAN ANSBACH 8mm film champ . . . sniff” . . . science major . . . knows every car from 1 700 up Hey Mr. Ryan, the computer’s dumped!” . . . It’s Greek to me . . . ERSOS . . . Calculator kid . . . gregarious . . . famous R.R. party . . . Procrastinate, the end is nigh . . . JOHN BAK new kid . . . Who? . . . hates homework . . . Tobet’s friend . . . Math whiz . . . ARTHETTA KATHRYN BALDOCK Arf . . . Waterbuffaloes in winter . . . We can build . . . Kathy B.'s sidekick . . . funny laugh . . . over emotional tendencies . . . Bingo Wizard . . . amiable . . . No, I don’t explain . . . KEITH BARTH famous family . . . buy a bagel . . . '76 shirt . . . Mr. Crowley’s friend . . . Raymond . . . cheerful . . . well heard around the school . . . SUSANNE BASILE Hazel Basile . . . R.R. tree . . . Loved Physics? . . . Suzie Bull Frog . . . Who’s having a party? . . . Bagle . . . Oceanside Boy’s . . . loves Mr. Kirsch . . . tangos at the beach . . . attracts jelly fish ... big hit on J. Prom night. . . MICHAEL BEAUCHESNE Bo . . . Omega man . . . loves motors Steven's lookalike . . . often found on Seawane . . . famous green truck . . . Barbara . . Quiet. . . mumbles . . . STEVEN BEAUCHESNE Omega Man . . . “Is it Mike or Steve? . . . Camera freak . . . BOCES Bandit . . . one of the two . . . LISA BOWEN Southern belle . . . purty . . . Florida sunshine girl ... oh Lordy! . . . always wants to party . . . “Hell, I don’t care! . . . KATHRYN M. BRAUN Lifesavers . . . knew Michael Murphy before he was a star . . . “Ka . . . Math Wiz . . doodles in her notebooks . . . Pippin! . . . Seen 9 10 of the world . . . loves Colorado, guitar playing, and pineapples . . . Hable espanol muy bien . . . It’s good to have brains and Braun . . . LAURA BROLLY Jennifer's sidekick . . . loves the city . . . Broil . . . short and cute . . . quiet killer . . . anticipation . . . Al Green . . . loves to meet people . . . shaves heads . . . Sunday nights at Al's . . . JENNIFER BROWN Knuckles . . . “Can I have a snik-snak please?” . . . future secretary . . . Definitely” . . . turtle earrings . . . 'F.O.“ . . . throws tantrums . . . nice person . . . drives well? . . . RICHARD BRUUN CATHERINE BRUNO Bruno part II . . . Dukey II . . . Michael . . . Speak Easy . . . petite, foxy . . . Bambi . . . Azores . . . Cathy, are you — again?! . . . JULIE ANNE BRUNO Jules . . . Bruno part I (by 4 minutes) . . . Pudgy . . . Bright eyes . . . jeans and flip flops . . . summer in the city . . . Dukey I . . . chews funny . . . Orange Juice? . . . name often mistaken for Braun . . .'leant — I'll get tennis elbow!” . . . befriends moody people . . . E.R.S.O.S. . . . What is the air speed of a swallow?” . . . great E.R.S.O.S. induction . . . classic impersonations . . . Hi Rich, what’s Brewin?” . . . breezly . . . Good Rich Goodyear. . . CHARLES BURGER Owns stock in MacDonald's . . . quiet . . . future gardener . . . stuck out the smarties track to the bitter end . . . JAMES CAHILL Jamey or Jimmy . . . Witty” . . . Sev’s adopted son . . . never seen until basketball . . . L.P.F.L. . . .Cable. . . ANTHONY CALABRESE Tony . . . Good looking ... a deep person . . . slumber parties at the Garden . . . concert freak . . . hard working . . . ZOFO . . . Rand's pal . . . nice hair. . . ANNE CAMPBELL JOHN CALABRESE Ames . . . Cowboy . . . negative . . . short, but tough . . . lazy . . . likes Doobie Brother Concerts . . . future plantation owner in Mexico . . . EILEEN CALLAGY Earl . . . artistic . . . pretty . . . good friend . . . likes good music . . . I.C.A.M.G.O.T.G. . . . Annie . . . famous costume meetings . . . super hoopster . . . “lets buy brew . . . famous knee . . . I’ll meet you at the corner at 11:30. . . . see you later — much — ... Wanna take us to McDonald's? . . . never found Soph R.R. party . . . JOHANNA CARMAN I don't cheat . . . Miss Bookkeeper . . . E. J fan . . . W.A.B.C. . . . always buying records . . . J.M.C. . . . Clock watcher . Kelly . . . MICHAEL CARNEY Cuddles . . . I.C.A. . . . frequent parties . . . E.R. Roughriders . . . Want to see my black light? . . . good looking . . . L.A.E.R. . . . L.P.F.L. . . . beautiful blue FRANK CERASOLI An apple a day 4th period munch bunch . . . Freaky Frank . . . Roughriders . . . L.P.F.L. . . . eyes. . . TONIANNE CICERELLI CHRISTINE COMBS SUSAN CICALESE quiet . . . joined us in junior year . . . good typist . . . really nice once you know her. . . 'Tiny Toni . . . orders Bologna . . . How you hold? . . . ‘‘Good-by Manhattan . . . I’m gonna be a STAR! ... 1 of Sev’s friends . . . Date night and it’s raining! . . . loves the Lindey and W.S. . . . Where are you taking me? . . . 84 . . . sunsets in the park . . . jives to soul sounds . . . Counselor . . . part-time party goer . . . Mrs. Barrett's friend . . . what a mouth . . . always on time? . . . one of the four sisters . . . ROBERT CONFORTI Bobby . . . the clean greaser . . . Delta rules . . . green GTO . . . Our annual stand man in R.R. . . . Always there when you need him ... In the middle of the clan BRIAN CONNOR Slinky . . . Sev's personal cynic . . . Tough darts . . . Nature boy . . . Friendly's man . . . nice socks . . . E.R. Roughriders . . . superstats . . . CHARLES STUART CONROY Peter Programmer . . . Math whiz . . . Chess Club . . . Nicky's sidekick . . . Science fanatic . . . LINDA CORRENTI GINACONTRALDI Nino . . . brass bed . . . Cousin Daria . . . great with art . . . good friend ... The Boss . • sunshine . . . Red Flame Gang . classy clothes . . . Hey Correnti! . . . constantly screaming . . . magic touch . . . frequents Tor-borg's . . . foams at the mouth . . . cries when she laughs . . . fearless entrance chairman . . . Half of the perverted pair . . . can't wait for that city apartment. . . THOMAS COUGHLIN Rockville Links . . . HXP bowler . . . Stem-kowski Caddy . . . J.V. Hoopster . . . golfer... big shorty . . . STEPHEN COULON Wiggles . . . Sev's protege . . . Roughri-der . . . famous R.R. nights . . . When s the next party? . . . umstafroo . . . I.C.A. . . l.P.F.L.. . . DOUG DEAN DAKE Dependable Dean . . . Criterion Crew . . . E.R.R. Umpire . . . Carol . . . SEX-TEEN . Great parties . . . should tap his stomach . . . famous mother . . . Omega man ROSEMARY D'ANGELO Rosie . . . Speakeasy . . . Class of '75 . BOCES . . . good handwriting . . . MICHAEL DAVISON LYNDA DECKER Vulture . . . honk-honk . . . Hiya! What-cha doin'? ... I was sailing along . . . . . . It’s not a kitchen, it’s a galley!” . . . Historic letters on napkins . . . Another Frank Lloyd Wright. . . There’s a Mustang; grab its bumper! . . . It’s Lynda with a Y. . . . Only her hairdresser knows for sure . . . second half of the perverted pair . . . Miss Mural . . . sophisticated . . . Reformed and Rehabilitated . . Correnti’s future roomie . . . memorable last day of school party . . . But Mom, we were on our way to Carney’s! . . . NANCY DE MASI Mace . . . friendly . . . Jimmy . . . future nurse . . . BOCES . . . nice person to talk to . . . Pam’s sidekick . . . good driver EDWARD DE MOTT Wow, man! . . . Sgt. De Mott . . . Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance . . . famous monologues . . . dresses from the ankles up . . . My brother's van . . . ’’ . . . Ey-Mun . . . It’s so excellent! . . . Earth to ED! . . . LINDA DEUTSCH Joined us in Junior year . . . silver sparkle shoes . . . nice person . . . Lil Shrimp . . . Olive Oyl . . . formerly from Queens • • • I want it NOW! . . . door slammer . . . Miss ixit . . . Wanna cross over? DANIEL DEVER Danny . . . Mrs. Smith’s pal . . . imitations of fire engines . . . Mr. Linn's paper boy . . . track man . . . Put two cells in a closet and let 'em make out. . . . became quiet in recent years . . . THOMAS P. DONATO Otto . . . 55 Chevy . . . Many occupations . . • one of R.R. Standmen . . . Delta Dude . . . future mechanic . . . nice kid . . friend to all . . . DENNIS DONOVAN Den . . Pillsbury donut boy . . . dark shades . . . enjoys music . . . quiet but very sneaky . . . good driver. . . THOMAS DONZA Tom . . . one of Honig's Heroes ... a godfather? ... La Bonza . . . doesn’t get angry easily . . . really nice personality . . . Hell Nights are fun!” . . . SUSAN DRESSLER Jimmie Joe’s Bowling partner . . . Likes coffee with her tea . . . waste-face . . . Miss Tracey's best friend . . . not sure herself what color her hair is . . . grandma . . . DAWN DRISCOLL here for 6 months . . . twinkling eyes . . . Uncle Rodger . . . funny accent . . . pretty . . . Goober . . . “Ya wanna party? . . . California girl . . . left us for Fresno . . . Dawny . . . The bigger and better. . . LEONOR DUENAS not bad looking . . . early graduate . . . loves to dance . . . sweet talking . . . always in good humor . . . good friend . . . outgoing . . . great laugh . . . MAUREEN EDGAR BARBARA DUKINFIELD Duke sister . . . quiet . . . rarely seen . . . nice kid . . . BOCES Bandit. . . PATRICIA DUNHAM Patty . . . Left us for California . . . quiet . . . Foodtown then Waldbaum’s . . . here for a year . . . good sense of humor . . . nice clothes . . . grand exits . . . “Oh Fritz! . . . Spanish rowdy . . . “Hold me back! . . . Sarcastic . . . gets the skeeves . . . Norton . . . PAUL FAGAN ANDREW FISHMAN LINDA FITZPATRICK Burly youngster . . . “Hey let’s go guzzling! . . . famous VW family . . . Amazingly Amazing . . . Power shift’n shoes . . . “A dandy little bug! . . . Andy . . . the Dead . . . cycled to Nova Scotia . . . Outward round . . . individualist. . . counterfeit ticket holder. . . Fritz . . . White Mustang II . . . Rack in pinion steering . . . Marion Street . . . “You know, you’re pretty popular in E.R. . . Surfer girl . . . stays in the family ... I don’t care, I know I don't have any friends. . . . Let’s sprint. . . NICHOLAS W. GALLO JOHN H. FRANCIS, JR. Horvey . . . Mr. President . . . kept score in Chemistry . . . L.P.F.L. . . . 4th period munch bunch . . . Sev’s friend . . . Nicky . . . three letter varsity man . . . Football — NICKY GALLO: A SHORT SEASON . . . everybody’s friend — sometimes . . . Mr. Friesleben, Mr. Friesleben watch this . . . Hoopster. . . JOHN GIAMBRUNO Turtle . . . never seen without his bicycle . . . P.B.C. parents . . . good bowler . . . summer of 74 . . . BRYAN GILLIS Gil . . . Dobie . . . famous glasses . . . Gino’s sidekick . . . one of the men . . . hippie go greaser. . . dad’s deli. . . adorable curls ... a real 50 . . . I.C.A. . . . E.R. Roughriders . . . L.P.F.L. PAUL GIOE Bob Dylan fan . . . devoted stand man . . . Nikita Krishner . . . You don’t need a weather man to know which way the wind blows.” . . . EDMUND GOLDSTEIN Ed . . . Mr. Crowley’s friend . . . announcements. . . wearever'76 shirt . . . good to talk to . . . Big kid? . . . Fred’s sidekick . . . THOMAS GOTTCENT ELIZABETH GREGORY Gotto . . . l.A.E.R. . . . “Some price of work!” . . . Lithuanian? I thought you were Catholic!. . . I.C.A. . . . you guys — you want to go on Lawson Blvd.?” . . . ‘‘But I really want to be on script, Mark! . . . L.P.F.L. . . . EDWARD GOULDSBURY Diane” . . . nerves of steel . . . good speech . . . loves Mrs. Eiberson . . . Food-town soda . . . always misunderstanding . . . Letterman's best friend . . . Liz . . . Stash . . . Campus Life . . . Waterskiing . . . Come see my avocado plants . . . bicycle trips . . . That's strange . . . It was so funny! . . . Abduie . . . JOANNE GROSS Jo-. . . good volleyball server (really!) . . . quick moves . . . naive . . . high flyer . . . Kathy's friend . . . CYNTHIA GROVER Cindy . . . hockey enthusiast . . . blue eyes . . . loves to walk in the rain . . . good athlete . . . like mother like daughter KEITH HACSI our own Dillinger . . . Sev’s friend??? . . . enjoys parties . . . boating enthusiast . . . Honig's friend . . . Letterman's best friends WILLIAM HANSEN waterfights at dawn . . . “May you have 17 more” . . . great driver (?). . . Kathy's zipper . . . Doodles . . . I'm just wonderful . . . accident prone . . . Bette Midler freak . . . tall dark and handsome (?) . . . type casting . . . THOMAS EDWARD HARDING Carney's right hand man . . . one of the men . . . Watermelons . . . Moose . . . E.R. Roughriders . . . I.C.A. . . . L.A.E.R. . . . L.P.F.L.. . . HEIDI HARDY “trick or treat’' . . . Foodtown . . . “tip-tan . . . Michael . . . “Smile, if you love me, honey! . . . P.K. . . . Campus Life . . . Sweet 16 party . . . “Showers” at Camp Westminister. . . talkative . . . BARBARA HAWTHORNE JAMES HEALEY JAMES JOSEPH HEALY Bubbles . . . “Are you mad at me?” . . . famous father ... a certain New Year’s Eve ... a good friend . . . Foodtown Queen . . . “Let's have it at my Cabana! Healey with an “e“ . . . blonde hair, blue eyes . . . surfin’ safari . . . good looking . . . quiet. . . Jimmie-Joe . . . Let’s go bowling . . . nice legs . . . “Let’s book” . . . “Wow, that's nasty!” . . . Mrs. J's friend . . . thoughtful . . . Truman Coyote . . . Gaylord . . . Dopey . . . ELIZABETH HENSHAW JOHN HIBLER Liz . . . Michael C. . . . long, red hair . . . future actress ... an alien (registered of course) . . . quiet — but friendly . . . Mr. Miller’s friend . . . LISA HOLMGAARD amiable ... ski fanatic . . . interesting . . . Homey . . . Hillie . . . unique clothes . . . ride 'em cowboy . . . voice will change any day . . . John Wayne the second . . . Keys . . . My way'' . . . Blue Boy . . . BRUCE HOWELL Brucie . . . seldom seen in E.R.H.S. . . . goes for younger girls . . . nice hair . . . good bowler. . . enjoys parties . . . TAMMY HUMES Arnold . . . store transfer . . . artistic . . . Karen's twin . . . has a cute way . . . keeps late nights . . . Cat Stevens . . . one of the four sisters . . . ANN HUTNER loves plants next to man . . . John Denver . . . Michael York, and Thor are her heroes . . . would swear the Beatles sang Daniel . . . can find munchkins on Bette Midler records . . . tells a great story about the woods . . . January grad. . . . BARBARA IANNIELLO famous word at J.L.'s party . . . president of everything . . . Hardee's . . . beautiful, long, thick, black hair . . . Martha . . . common sense? . . . cool in a liquor store: ‘ When I was 18 . tennis freak . the only Sr. with homework . . . never found Soph Rock Rivalry party . . . MARIA INDELICATO our own Joan Rivers . . . President of the Stephen McGivney fan club . . . wide-eyed . . . “I’m so small! . . . famous sleep-overs . . . wants to talk to Kelly . . . “But Sir, our switchboards are open 24 hours a day for this urgent cause. . . . Stephen, when am I getting my sheepdog? . . . Oh Stephen, would you buy me this one? CHRISTOPHER JARMUZ Pretzel . . . catcher (sometimes) . . . ex-super hooper . . . Marv Alpert and Howard Cosell rolled into one . . . has more equipment than Mr. Faulkner . . . could sell the Brooklyn Bridge to anyone . . . stole Stano’s infamous voice . . . Carney s socks . . . “New pants . . . Mrs. Carney, is Chris home? . . . Florida!!? S.P. . . . RUTH JOHNSON DEBORAH ANN JONES SHERYL JONES Criterion Crew . . . Sunday School teacher sleepover at Ruths . . . “No! . . . Can I have a bite?” . . . junior Rock Rivalry night. . . bicycle to Montreal . . . Jonesey . . . has a famous secret admirer . . . jives to soul sounds . . . one of the musketeers . . . Mrs. Jaffe’s pal . . . always there when you need a friend . . . always joking around . . . “What bag? How much? . . . It’s always Artie . . . engaged and plans to marry . . . strong . . . Hardee girl . . . future fashion designer . . . gets her point across. . . JOAN KELLY JAMES JOYCE Pugsley Burten . . . Never trust a guy with two first names . . . little but tough . . . quiet. . . “good friend” . . . JAMES T. KELLEY Phi guy . . . friend to lettermen . . . “Rock and Roll” . . . “It's just like ‘56” . . . Super Jock . . . James T. . . . frequent party goer . . . embarrasses easily . . . beautiful cat eyes . . . “My hair is not red” . . . loves to argue . . . stubborn . . . good friend . . . loves the city . . . beautiful feet. . . Monty . . . PAUL KLEIN ROBERT KUEHN KAREN KUHNEL Electronics . . . enjoys fixing things . . . newspapers . . . wild man of Borneo . . . mechanically minded . . . Bobby . . . Juddea Don Juan . . . E.P.I. . . . one of H.X.P's heroes . . . red nosed . . . peter pilot . . . Rock Rivalry mono man . . . great kid . . . “CARLO’S GIRL” . . . Gow Girl . . . Punk . . . McDonald's gang . . . Marion Street . . . Foodtown . . . “Come visit me . . . one of the four sisters . . . Finally in EA . . . does she or doesn’t she? . . . Tammy's twin . . .“mellow”. . . Long nights at Long Beach . . . PAUL LAMPASONA WAYNE KUNOW Ov er acts . . . great at Math . . . talks loud . . . good Spanish accent . . . Wayne's party . . . Foodtown fag . . . Hell on Wheels . . . Blue Flame . . . Lam-plite . . . Leave the car home . . . Ocean-side . . . “84 ... St. Paul's Day . . . Motor Cycle . . . wiz . . . one of the three stooges . . . Omega Dude . . . Part time Lampasona . . . WILLIAM L. LANNING Jimmy Hendricks, A door that doesn't slam . . . Can’t walk and drink at the same time . . . Understanding . . . Billy . . . Early Grad . . . Duane Allman . . . GINA LAURINO Craig . . . visine carrier . . . alias Tabitha Lynne . . . city girl . . . Big Brown eyes ... A true Italian . . . Beatles Freak . . . Many moods . . . RANDY LENNOX Robot . . . Umstafwo . . . Carney's basement — or was it his bathroom? . . . Can I have a bite? . . . I.C.A. . . . Randy and Andy . . . Football Freak . . . ROY LEVENSON Q. Boy . . . Digs mellow tunes . . . Nik Nik shirts . . . one of Mrs. J’s boys . . . hard working . . . Good looking . . . Fine looking car. . . CHERYL LEVINE Bagel . . . Hippy . . . Artistic . . . Billy . . . “I call the front” . . . Baggy shirts . . . Carvel freak . . . Burger Queen . . . great on trampoline . . . LINDA LEVISON Hey, man” . . . “would you shut up!” . . . Varsity Club . . . Six-letter award . . . Magic Fingers Concert: ”1 have to turn . . . opinionated . . . Mediatorl . . . DALE LOYER I wanna man! . . . Shorty . . . got scalped . . . Virginia has to be home by 11:00 . . . knows a lot about music ... I’m afraid . . . fun . . . Lynbrook tales in Oceanside . . . We're gonna get caught . . . Old friend from Queens . . . MICHELE LUISI Steven . . . cute . . . nice clothes . . . memories of a coconut. . . likes to play the piccolo . . . Little Louie . . . one of the early engaged . . . Gimpo . . . VITO MAGARELLI Smitty’s hitman . . .Scooter. . . It s small but good” . . . Sideways” . . . 4th period munch bunch . . . “Let’s hit the bars” . . . turkey . . . Maryann's man . . . the DON . . . M.A.F.I.A. . . . I.C.A. . . . Beach Bum . . . JOHN MAHNKEN Lin . . . 76's only LBZ man . . . nice too . . . 10th grade bandaid . . . pinball wizard of Franks . . . Memorial Park dweller. . . ROSEANN MARTORELLA LISA MATTI TERRANCE MCANULLA Roe . . . pop eyes . . . good personality . always smiling . . . Loves animals . ‘I can't handle this . . . true friend saved us all from Prince John’s cruel reignl . . . Jerry . . . You should have seen the lady in Pathmark . . . blonde . . . hooray for platform shoes . . . computer science blues . . . All My Children . . . Lunch at Marinas . . . McDonalds . . . Lets go to Howard Johnsons . . . Terry . . . Massachusetts man . . . Has connections . . . Does a fantastic imitation of Mr. Mac . . . plays a mean guitar . . . Disproved everybody’s first impressions . . Bandleader. . . “Terrance on the park . . . JANET MCCARTHY Cannon Ball . . . Faucher's friend . . . sports freak . . . cheerful . . . true friend always on the phone . . . STEPHEN MCGIVNEY NEWT . . . Garbarino’s, Walbaums . . . Maria’s honey . . . 4.0 . . . New home . . . Gooby's cousin . . . L.P.F.L. . . . I.C.A. . . . R.R. Coach (88) (roughrider coach) . . . Top lOer . . . Hoopster . . . 12 12 74. . . DIANE MCINTYRE Tommy . . . Never found Soph RR party . . . McDonalds . . . Mac . . . refined jock . . . never on time . . . famous good-byes . . . lunch at Marinas . . . LISA MENKE “Status is everything” . . . pool green eyes . . . Stuffy . . . Princeton . . . psychology major . . . vicious overhead smash . . . Hey Lisa, did you get your mail yet? . . . GERARD MICHAELS Tonto . . . weird, very weird . . . Photography major? . . . Plays the piano? ... I wanna be a singer in a rock and roll band . . . Hicksville man . . . rebel without a cause . . . famous pants . . . good natured . . . After the flood . . . vitamin freak . . . “Mr. Peace” . . . DAVID MIKES Dave . . . “Don't touch my hair” . . . transfer from Pius . . . Beach Boy concert . . . “anyone for Jones Beach? . . . Debbie . . . New edition to the Rock . . . Lady’s man . . . Z-28 . . . JANE MILLER Jani . . . embezzled our money for four years . . . many sides . . . “courteous . . . Mr. Macaluso's resident . . . liberal . . . Class of '75 . . . everybody’s friend . . . Jackson Browne . . . MARK MILLER Larry Letterman ... Oh Captain, Our Captain . . . NEVER gets drunk . . . fearless leader. . . ‘ Carney, bring that helmet back to school!” . . . First Jewish President (U.S.) ... Phi guy? . . . Famous sleepover JENNIFER MONICO Brooklyn girl . . . Broil’s other half . . . Anyone going upstate . . . Parties with soul . . . Stylish dresser . . . medical assistance . . . Sea Horse . . . Plants and animals . . . good for laughs . . . loves talking to people . . . Sunday nights at Al’s . . . Jewelry Freak . . . DANA MURCH KENNETH D. MOODY Someone's rocking my dreomboat ... the infamous paper shirt . . . Bugs Bunny . . . “You might rabbit, you might ’ . . . E. R's own Groucho Marx . . . very sarcastic . . . loves baby kangaroos . . . Ken Boswell sneakers . Shut up Bruun, I’m trying to ihjHv'' JEAN MORRIS Disco Baby . . . Charlie . . . very out going . . . Barry White . . . Pantry diner . . . Sunday nights at Al's . . . Birch . . . Cecil . . . baseball fan . . . Mrs. Eiberson's favorite . . . Smoky the Bear . . . robs teachers' houses . . . loves Friday nights . . . Mrs. Henrich’s fan . . . Rosella's sidekick . . . Supports McDonalds ELAINE MURPHY Lame . . . Murph . . . “He’s gotta have a good body! . . . Summer of '75 . . . Fresh and Healthy look . . . Echo Park Lifeguard . . . ticklish . . . really gets into her food. . . “Search Me . . . DOREEN MUSCETTOLA “It’s not fair . . . Jo . . . cheating again . . . E.P. fan . . . T.G.I.F. . . . Mansion . . . Miss Betty Crocker . . . D.M.L.M. . . . McDonalds . . . Corky . . . MARYELLEN NAWRATH always seen with Claud . . . Hey Fauch! . . . mad . . . Yea? . . . Fribble Freak . . . Shoot the ball . . . good friend . . . people THINK she’s quiet . . . loved 9th grade science . . . “EA . . . one of the 3 musketeers . . . KATHY NICOLETTI DOUGLAS NELSON Doug-. . . BOCES Bandit. . . Bay Park Life Guard . . . Around the world (Free) . . . goes for younger girls . . . good swimmer . . . V.C. . . . Delta Dude . . . Nick . . . Trivia queen . . . Nice clothes . . . quite sarcastic . . . member of Vande-water fan club . . . EA . . . president . . . famous Spanish rowdy . . . talks with her hands . . . late movie freak . . . loves the Marx brothers . . . MARYANN NORWICK Vito . . . foxy lady . . . loves to party . . Russian dressing . . . Marvin Gaye . . Let’s Get it On . . . Confidential . . Sunday Nights at Al’s . . . KEVIN O’HANLON DAVID O’LEARY JAMES PEARSON Into Emerson Lake and Palmer . . . The Who . . . Practical . . . Motorcycle Freak . . . I don't know Ernie . . . Mr. Led Zepplin . . . Famous coat . . . nearly died at Yes Concert . . . John's partner . . . Macaluso's resident brain . . . Studies hard . . . Pinky . . . Behind the pink door . . . always smiling . . . future photographer . . . intelligent . . . But we're the only ones invited . . . L.A.E.R. . . . CHARLES PERDICARO CATHERINE PENTOLA CotKy . Sociable . . . E.P.I. . . . enthusiastic about everything . . . memorable ,umor R.R. party . . . digs hockey . . . gets along well with everybody . . . good dresser . . . mirror man . . . brushes his hair every 2 minutes . . . what a fox . . . needs contact lenses . . . moving to Canada to play hockey . . . wants a girl who knows where it's at . . . The disco hair-do . . . KATHRYN L. PERRY Friendly . . . Eddie . . . Brooklyn . . . multi-colored hair . . . Joanne's sidekick . . . famous fingerprints . . . FRANK PIZZICHEMI Frequents Lister Park . . . quiet . . . friend to all. . . little but big . . . JUNE POLLOCK good friend . . . back to nature (country girl). . . 2nd period munch bunch . . . that suspicious look . . . loves to be around people . . . “quiet” . . . Model . . . white teeth . . . newnies . . . BETTY JEANNE PROVOST Parties . . . Math teacher . . Boop . . . HI? Betty . . . one of the five minus one . . . smiling eyes . . . “Everyone upstairs . . . “Not now, I'm not ready!!! ' ... On the count of three . . . nice brother . . . Miss Foodtown . . . Marlboro . . . JO-ANN RAPANARO Gino’s pizzeria . . . Mr. Forbes’ friend . . . “I can't handle it ‘ . . . I'm from Brooklyn, I'm tough” . . . Italian Power . . . Frankie Valli. . . loves surfing . . . good cook . . . Typical Italian” . . . Giovanna . . . BARBARA ANN RASMUSSEN Franny Farkle . . . “Let's have a party . . . gullible . . . loves french fries . . . What are we gonna do? . . . Michael . . . Hates Motors . . . liberal . . . PATRICIA REISERT Patti with an I . . . Jimmy . . . Faucher’s prize pitcher . . . friend to all . . . Big blue eyes . . . often seen on bicycle . . . GERARD RICHARD Gooby . . . Freshman R.R. . . . I.C.A. . . . E.R. Roughriders . . . L.P.F.L. . . . Dick-dick . . . fire engine eyes . . . famous dog . . . Newt’s cousin . . . CHRISTINE RIEDER Chrissy . . . Frac (of fric and frac). . . Miss Pathmark . . . walks backwards . . . S.C. or E.T. . . . Beach Baby . . . Mary's ban-daid . . . wishes she had swollen glands . . . what a M.E.S. . . . weekends at Carney’s . . . FRED RIZZO Frizzo . . . Artistic ... “I have to water my plants” . . . Freddy boy . . . Criterion Crew . . . Doors Fan . . . CELIA ROGERS Jackson Browne . . . Mother Nature . . . Pine Hill . . . Fresh String Beans . . . lost her mittens at vanishing wilderness . . . Former . . . nice hair . . . animals . . . always sleeping (dreamer) . . . party goer “Eva's Form . . . back lover. . . MARIA ROMANO Lily ... A Great Banana Peeler . . . Long Nails . . . Italian Temper. . . hits tennis balls to Siberia . . . great bowler . . . “Home of the Whopper . . . SHRIMPO . . . Hot Tamale . . . MARY ROMERO fric (of fric and frac) . . . MaryBeth . . . Frank’s friend . . . walks backwards . . . Chrissy's bandaid . . . What am I going to do? . . . Good dancer . . . Beach Baby . . . What a M.E.S. . . . Weekends at Car-nevs. . . ROBERT ROSELLA MICHAEL SANDANO ROSEMARY SANTINO Rosella! . . . Pyromaniac . . . R2 . . . C.B . . a friend to all teachers . . . strange personality . . . avid concert freak El Jefe . . . great leadership qualities . . . Criterion crew . . . famous cousin . . . fantastic driver . . . well-known mom . . . BOCES bandit . . . Computers anonymous . . . snow job . . . crusin’ . . . L.A.E.R. Nails . . . Chuck . . . Curly Q's . . . The way we Were . . . Never lets you down . . . cheats at cards . . . loves English . . . DEBBIE SASLOFSKY DEBBIE SCHAEFER JOHN STEVEN SARGEANT Tanks in the backyard . . . spy vs. spy . . . wears glasses when he plays football . . . Huh? . . . Daze . . . Dave . . . confused . . . avid gum chewer . . . New Mexico license . . . Never really there . . . Yea, Right?. . . Debbie . . . flirtatious . . . M.R. boys . . . old for her age . . . Miss LeRoy herself. . . outspoken at times . . . one of the four . . . changes friends often . . . KEN SCHUERMANN Lynda . . . the man you're looking for . . . your falling . . . It's so funny . . . S.S.F. . . . What do you mean? . . . Fire Places . . . L.A.E.R.. . . MARY ELIZABETH SHANNON Sha Na Na . . . The Great Banana Peeler . . . Say, What? . . . Oh yeah ... A Betty Boop . . . Maria s friend . . . great animal lover . . . truly beautiful long hair . . . traveler . . . But I’ve got no whipped cream on mine . . . JOHN SIMETI Mr. Honig’s best friend . . . Mr. Baseball himself . . . Only freshman in class to play varsity. . . “Baseball or nothing . . . Wanna throw? . . . Front seat hangout . . . Met Freak . . . Tea and Crumpets . . ..4400 batting average . . . grace skow JIM SMITH DEBBIE SPENCER early graduate . . . call me Gray . . . “Wow, isn't he adorable? . . . I think I'm in love” . . . friendly ... “I think I’ll start my diet tomorrow” . . . CAT lover . . . joy s right arm . . . Wardon’s . . . How ya doin'?” . . .Steve. . . Smitty . . . Prince Charming” . . . Friendly’s . . . P.R. . . One of Sev's better students . . . Vito’s hitman . . . Joe Namath? . . . good sense of humor . . . I.C.A. . . . W-A-l-T-E-R . . . L.P.F.L. . . . E.R. Roughri-ders . . . Nature Girl . . . Quiet . . . N.B. . . Can be intelligent at times . . . Flower Child . . . sexy walk . . . nice smile . . . joined '76 as a Junior. . . SUSAN STRAUB CAROL ANNE STOCKDALE FRANK STANO 'Yea! Yea!” . . . “Nice talking to you E.R. Super Hooper . . . E.R. Roughri-ders . . . MAFIA ... “I can't sell bagels today Mr. Mac” . . . Expensive eyes . . . mop top . . . girls of ’78 . . . Doug . . . talkative (?)... Friendly girl . . . one of the four . . . record warper . . . Hammy Minstrel . . . Miss Johnson . . . quiet . . . following in her sister’s footsteps . . . Straubie . . . cute . . . Twinkle twinkle little star . . . camp outs . . . Van fan . . . good friend . . . Well, that’s what somebody told me” . . . S.T.P. girl. . . EUGENE TURNER MICHAEL TOBET Shy . . . LAER . . . Studio one . . . HERJC Mean Geno, Baby Huey, Apple Burner, Turner Turner . . . I.C.A. . . . E.R. Roughri-ders . . . CBS . . . Big Bopper . . . Lawson Pub . . . Marce from White Castle . . . Bert’s righthand man . . . Schaefers and Buddies . . . “Havin a good time . . . Ahh-Love It” . . . “Hay, I’m on the Wagon . . . NANCY VITO Paul . . . Denise . . . Mom . . . Mary-Ann's cousin . . . Raider Mom . . Early Graduate . . . JUDY WALKER English citizen . . . Frequents Ireland . . . Hudy, Hudy, Hudy ... I can't, I have to babysit . . . DEBBIE WALLACE John . . . T.A.G. . . . Woolworth's . . . excedrin . . . Always on a trip . . . Alias Sherry Maire . . . Streaker . . . rarely seen in E.R. . . . How much was that Debbie? . . . Art lover. . . CLAUDIA WARNER Softball freak . . . loved 9th grade science . . . Hey Fauch! . . . never seen without Maryellen . . . chip . . . always laughing . . . Observer . . . one of the 3 musketeers . . . Sigma Lambda . . . DANIEL WHITE JOY WETHERELL Long brown hair . . . famous dad . . . quiet. . . Grace's right arm . . . would like to be a nurse . . . Dan . . . 'Oh Man” . . . California Kid . . . Chem Whiz . . . Honest Hair ' . . . Stretches Dove C. in his spare time . . . Number One Son ... Jr. 6th period lunch . . . James Fan . . . remember the young lovers . . . Earthquake . . . JAMES WHITTY DIANE WILCOX very distinctive walk . . . Janitor in a Drum Billy . . . active EA . . . famous parties . History Whiz . . . Crash ... ... Great-Locker . . . Week in Connecti- cut .. . great friend . . . never sick? . . . one of the four sisters . . . loves kids . . . R.R. Choreographer. . . Dear Mr. McAnulla At last the time when we depart from East Rockaway has arrived. It is at this time we applaud you, Mr. Mac. Your patience and understanding have taken us past the realm of traditional class activities. Aiding the Honduran hurricane victims, contributing to various charities, producing a prom to be remembered by the school, as well as the class and this volume itself, an unprecedented work, are accomplishments which give us pride. We enter adulthood knowing how to deal with life in general as well as other people. Our unsuccessful ventures and relationships hove strengthened the bonds among class members as well as increased the character of individuals. Our exit is marked with joy, perplexities and sadness. Eventually these emotions will subside, leaving us with memories of our years as the class of '76. Thank you for listening and advising, but most important, thank you for caring. It was you who inspired us to be THE class with class. With love. The Class of '76 CLASS OFFICERS FRESHMAN (from left to right) Secretary — John Simeti, President — Barbara lanniello, Treasurer — Jane Miller, Vice-President — Jimmy Smith. SOPHOMORE (from left to right) Secretary — Linda Correnti, Treasurer — Jane Miller, Vice-President — Mark Miller, President — Ruth Johnson JUNIOR (from left to right) President — John Francis, Secretary — Maureen Edgar, Treasurer — Jane Miller, Vice-President — Mark Miller. SENIOR (from left to right) President — John Francis, Vice-Presidents — Ruth Johnson and Brian Connors, Secretary — Linda Decker, Treasurer — Jane Miller. MR. ROBERT MORSE MR. HENR Y FREUND DEAN OF STUDENTS Will the following students please report to the dean's office immediately? This infamous sentence is one we will all remember long into our lives. It typifies the job of Mr. Edward Crowley, dean of students. During our years at East Rockaway, Mr. Crowley has been friend as well as foe to all. He has often been seen chuckling over an outrageous cut excuse, and is one of the rare personalities that is eager to listen and more than willing to help with anything. We feel Mr. Crowley has successfully maintained a respectful environment through his earnest interest and devotion. PRINCIPAL Our principal can only be described as a friend, administrator, counselor, and enthusiast molded into one. His obvious pride in every aspect of our school enables him to wholeheartedly react to any situation or problem. He is often seen pulling a student into his office to discuss what might seem to be a trivial thing, for Mr. Morse concerns himself with the students os well as the faculty on a very personal level. Mr. Morse has many fine qualities which make him the very respected and honored principal he is, one who totally devotes himself to his job and his responsibilities. We feel proud to have known and been under the supervision of Mr. Morse, the good guy at East Rockaway High School. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Since Mr. Freund has been assistant principal, he has originated a truly new definition of the job. He has made it more important due to his ability to handle his work efficiently and quickly. Mr. Freund has judged wisely and practically in all school situations. Amiable as well as devoted, he has openmindedly carried the burdens of his job and has proved himself to be a most competent administrator inside our school system. MR. EDWARD CROWLEY STANDING (l«ft to right) Mr. Roger Humes, Mr. Peter Hughes, Mr. Earl Cole, Dr. William Louis. SITTING — Mrs. Carol Leahy, Mr. Harry Bunting, Miss Corolyn Schempp. B E 0 0 D A F U R C D A T I 0 N DR. WILLIAM LOUIS SUPERINTENDENT A man with infinite responsibilities. Dr. William Louis, is constantly on the run handling hectic and unpredictable situations and keeping the walls of East Rockaway High School as strong and as sturdy as ever. He is a man who uses his open mind and efficiency for the improvement of the school, and after years at his job, Dr. Louis has excelled in determining which ideas will prove to be assets and which will not. Though rarely seen walking the halls of the rockpile, every student is aware of who is behind the scene, braving the important decisions that keep our school intact. He has shown throughout our years here that he will always make use of his earnest, responsible efforts to maintain such an excellent school system. STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR — MR. JACK RICHERT STANDING (from left to right) SENIORS — E. Murphy, I. Correnti, R. Johnson, G. Contoldi, N. Gallo. JUNIORS —C. londeros, S. Wipfler, B. Goodspeed, D. Brown, M. Rocioppi. KNEELING — SOPHOMORES — M. Wetherell, C. Moyell, D. Donovon, L. Calobrese, C. Brande. SITTING — FRESHMEN — R. Mayer, J. Ward, M. McTogue, K. Hughes, E. Romono. The girl’s football game, the Senior-Faculty game, and the contribution to the Gull are just a few small accomplishments of this year's Student Council. Their biggest achievement this year was a basketball marathon held in order to defray the cost of a brain pacemaker operation for a little boy inflicted with cerebral palsy. OFFICERS (left to right) Vice President: ELAINE MURPHY Secretary: SARAH WIPFLER President: BILLY GOODSPEED Treasurer: RUTH JOHNSON LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT MRS. DIANA FRIEDMAN DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN Tres Froncoise . . . Determined to culture her students . . . you have heard of this, haven't you? . . . always willing to help . . . En Francois! . . . MRS. JOSEPHINE FRIEDLANDER Painter par excellence . . . Tell us a story . . very understanding . . . Change your seat . . . well educated . . . young at heart . . . conjugations galore . . . MRS. FREDA EIBERSON pulled us through the Spanish regents ... La Rioja . . . frequents Mexico . . . sympathetic . . . politically active ... 4th and 5th grade foreign language MRS. DOROTHY LARSON jen espanol! . . . millions of dittos . . . knows her Spanish adentro y afuera . . talented with a record player . . . she’s still being mistaken for Mrs. Smith . . . my husband does the cooking and I wash the dishes ... a good listener. . . HISTOR Y DEPAR TMENT MR. RUDOLPH LINN DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN Have a Happy . . . owns stock in the N.Y. Times . . . Incognito for films . . . Unbelievable” . . . Bad show people . . .Psycho. . . MR. MARK ESTRIDGE MRS. ROSALIE BECKER always buys a bagel . . . cute . . . my little person at home” Started the 7th grade with us . . . Iroquois . . . our own Jimmy Connors . . . Lifesavers . . . Megalopolis report . . . Write Conduct Rules 1-11 . . . no handholding on Social Studies Club trips . . . College Bowl. . . MR. THOMAS FORBES COACH. . . Listen up . . . In at ten-alone . . . Coach, I have a bruise “— That's okay, you look good in color . . . That looks — poor guys . . . girls still sigh when he passes them . . . ERHS's own Johnny Carson . . . MR. PETER KILCOMMONS Killer . . . fuzzy . . . hates those nicknames . . . Leo advisor. . . famous freshman period 9 . . . Lucas Tanner. . . MR. PHILIP MACALUSO LEBENSRAUM! . . . runs a well-disciplined class . . . gets along well with maps . . . tosses desks for fun ... a good sense of humor. . . Hey!” . . . fearless football coach . . . MR. HOWARD POLLOCK HXP yessirree. . . number one sport. . . Hmm . . . nickname for everyone . . . Russell the muscle . . . Caddy Daddy . . . Famous Author, chef, bridge authority, tax man, letterer. Gourmet, etc. . . . MR. JACK RICHERT Pretzel’s best friend . . . Maine man Hey, Dummy . . . Famous brother . . . So-o-o, what's new? . . . Piles on the work? . . . Always trying to recruit babysitters and scorers . . . MA TH DEPAR TMENT MR. CHARLES BENDER C. B. . . . Catholic school boy . . . stories about his brother . . . unusual punishments . . . interesting stories . . . MR. GERALD HONIG DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN Loves initials . . . voice of East Rockaway . . . When I yell toilet paper, you roll in . . . Chief Hall Cop . . . Throw it through . . . Don Rickies' twin . . . Some comedian??? Hit the cut . . . MISS DIANE DePIETTO Short Tests . . . Pass — Fail(?) . . . talks softly . . . takes baby steps . . . carries a book bag heavier than herself. . . well dressed . . . MRS. ROSALIND DEUTSCHMAN assigns homework after the bell . . . Nicky, you have detention . . . silver heels . . . Asks questions — There’s no time for questions . . . unmistakable voice . . . interesting haircolor. . . MR. JOSEPH DRAGONE Mr. D. . . . rookie freshman coach . . . gets involved . . . Yougo friendly . . . '‘Tiny . . . guided us through calculus . . . always willing to help . . . MRS. ELLEN SCHMIERER MR. JOHN RYAN Okay folkzies . . . “Hey, Mr. Ryan, the computer dumped again . . . It's an absolute certainty — almost . . The man who sits in the sun is a tangent . . . Chess resident card shark . . . You forgot you had a Geometry Regents today! . . . nice wardrobe . . . petite . . . dimpled ... had her in our formative years . . . very willing to participate in student-faculty sports . . . good volleyball server (really!). . . MR. WILLIAM TERESCO camps with his jeep . . . What do you mean, you didn’t see that tree? . . . summer driver Ed. . . . nice guy . . . Mr. Teresco, PLEASE can we go to McDonald’s? . . . MR. GEORGE FAULKNER DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN Uncle George — The Enforcer . . . precious gym floor . . . Okay you clowns . . . that'll cost you 25 . . . on my count . . . Jack Dempsey or Jack Benny? ... I don't care if they're rubber soled shoes . . . Where is your band-aid Mike . . . Ken? . . . PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MRS. RITA BARRET grandmom . . . always has a smile . . . turns cartwheels like a youngster . . . Badminton coach . . . a million variations on a gym suit. . . MR. LOUIS COSENZA Mr. C. . . . Coached Golf. . . the big whistle . . . Luigi special . . . runs a tight gym class . . . our uncle advisor . . . gorgeous children . . . MISS JOAN FAUCHER Fauch . . . loves softball . . . good listener . . . motorcycle mama . . . has special friends . . . strange accent . . . GAA advisor. . . MISS KAREN KUNZ Our invaluable hockey coach . . . super hoopster . . . famous meetings after games . . . Shoot shoot, shoot!’’ . . . Barbie ... If you think you will win, you will win. . . . MR. HAROLD FRIESLEBEN 'okay gentlemen, on the black line . . . Don’t tell me, show mel . . . famous gym class jollies . . . The pile-driver . . . you’re just tripping on the lines . . . new gray hairs this year (Gallo, McGivney, Cahill). . . ART DEPARTMENT MRS. CATHERINE PALMERI Okay people, let’s clean up! . . . wears her own creations . . . loves art history . . . led us through junior high scribbling . . . gives constructive criticism . . . MRS. SUSAN SELVAGGIO small, but tough . . . runs a tight ship . . . overpowering voice. . . still a rookie . . .artistic. . . That s a teacher? INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND DRIVER EDUCATION MR. CLARK CHIRLIN MR. THOMAS KENNEDY DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN calm in a carful of maniacs . . . Do you know what you did wrong? . . . jives to the radio . . . famous hats . . . always gets the blue car. . . Not your average bear . . . Keep to the right. . . . good dresser . . . But Mr. Chirlin, I've got the situation in hand . . . 6th period Driver Ed car. . . good sense of humor. . . MR. FRANK GORDON Flash . . . Imus in the morning . . . not easily excited . . . let's get going . . . Didn't you see that tree? . . . MR. KENNETH KLEIN a steadying influence on E. G. . . . No. 1 . . . always flashing a smile . . . tall, dark, and dis- tant relative of a Koala bear. . . Daddy . . . born an only twin . . . class of '77 . . . MRS. SYLVIA ABRAHAM general music . . . worried with us (Junior Chorus) every chorus day . . . annual opera pilgrimage . . . soft spoken . . . enthusiastic conductor. . . MR. EDWARD MILLER Nay, nee, nah, na, no-o . . . lives on the LIRR . . . classical pieces . . . Who’s chewing gum? . . . uncross those legs! . . . Self confident. . . MR. JOHN PELLICANE J. P. . . . New marching band . . . Play a C . . . Evening rehearsals . . . Pull it out . . . Professional entertainer . . . Do your practicing at home! . . . B USINESS DEBAR TMENT MRS. SHIRLEY WARREN DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN loves chocolate covered cherries . . . “Grandma’ . . . “Bobby, don't hang yourself” . . .“Girls!”. . . “This is for transcribing . . . “eyes off the keys” . . . MRS. MILDRED BROCK Learned how to run a Senior homeroom . . . always working for a cause . . . great to talk to . . . Laymen’s Law-yer . . . Mom. . . “My husband . . . . . luxurious car . . . MRS. ISABEL HEFELE famous son . . . produces fine secretaries . . . “Ready girls?” . . . Reaches for speed . . . “O.K. let’s try 170 now!” . . . always willing to lend an ear . . . MR. THEODORE KESSEL T. K. . . . New Vega . . . Distribution! . . . ready made ties . . . “Want a job?” . . . famous office . . . hot dog stand in St. Thomas? . . . MR. RONALD ROHIN “fingers on home keys wants everyone to be a secretary . . . Ronald McDonald . . . dynamints . . . HOME ECONOMICS MRS. ROBERTA MULROY Seventh period excursions . . . ERHS’s own Julia Child . . . launches New Suzy Homemakers every year . . . cinnamon toast and applesauce . . . NURSE MRS. ANNETTE KEENAN “What seems to be the problem? . . . the foot . . . “Make sure you bring the ice pack back . . . “Now people, be nice . . . Quick as a flash . . . MRS. CLAIRE RAPPAPORT every hair in place . . . seven o'clock sewing sessions . . . “That’s cute . . . “Rip it out . . . Chief March of Dimes Supporter . . . always friendly . . . Southern accent. . . Newt's neighbor . . . “Chicken soup with rice . . . Our grade school librarian . . . MRS. MARY MICHAELS took Mrs. lanniello's place .. . . now has a household of nine . . . Chub's mom . . . always laughing ... a true friend . . . great Italian cook . . . MRS. ANNE COHN Southern Belle . . . “Quiet in the library . . . Leave, now . . . helps with homework for history . . . always first in the library . . . ENGLISH DEPAR TMENT MR. LUTHER KIRSCH DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN journals . . . one of the best. . . Everybody's friend . . . tiny handwriting . . . college professor. . . prepared one for life and death . . . teria gestapo . . . MISS ARDELLE CASTELLANA new face . . . after school tests . . . beautiful clothes . . . Miss Who? . . . Hard to tell from the students . . . crazy schedule . . . MRS. MARION HOWARD Senior play baby sitter . . . nice smile, when she does . . . “learn your lines . . . perfectionist . . . Okay, miracles DO happen . . . sweet voice . . . MRS. FRIEDA JAFFE Mrs. J . . . generous with her parking space . . . Can I get the record player Mr. J? . . . everybody's mom . . “Stop the kibbitzing . . . you are so beautiful. . . MR. CHARLES McANULLA Earth English . . . “Check it out . . . our guiding light . . . “gull’ -ible . . . “Terry who? . . . “Don't use no double negatives. . . . don’t call him Chuck MR. MARTIN SEVERINO Sev . . . famous paper boy . . . Broadway’s bandaid . . . “McDonalds Anyone? . . . Loved by all . . . Blarney Stone? . . . Sugar Bear . . . demerits . . . Mark's pal. . . MRS. MADELINE PROVIDENTE Mad” . . . easy to talk to . . . all the boys want detention . . . always looks straight ahead . . . Minnesota fan . . . guards the cafeteria like Mrs. Beck . . . MR. LAWRENCE VANDEWATER always checks to see if his shoes are still there . . . avid story teller . . . Vandy . . . Pot Pourri . . . tennis intramurals . . . STW pants . . . trouble maker . . . SPECIAL EDUCATION MR. RICHARD WETHERELL Cross Country Coach . . . Frequents the Weight room . . . doesn't say much . . . likes to use the stop watch . . . Joy's dad . . . MRS. BEULAH WHITE flag salute a must. . . beautiful handwriting . . . always smiling . . . unlimited patience . . . loves animals . . . walks to school . . . MISS NANCY NEWELL Mrs. Friedman's lookalike . . . reading specialist . . . What are you doing? . . . nice snow flakes . . . cozy classroom . . . MISS PATTY SAYRE S.P.O. . . . What’s the problem? . . . can talk to her about anything . . . new addition to the rockpile . . . took Dennis' place ... a friend in need is a friend indeed . . . SCIENCE DEPAR TMENT MR. FRANCIS HENRICH DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN And to make up for any apparent inequities . . . . . Physics always works (but rarely engages in the practice) . . . Col. Electron . . . General Amnesty . . . Hides Girl Scout cookies in desk . . . put your toys away” . . . raise your paw . . . Chemistry plays no favorites . . . MR. DANIEL FRIEDMAN Doc. . . INTERESTING slides . . . “Let’s assume the back room . . . never gave 100 point tests . . . famous for jumping of lab stations . . . notes in German or Italian . . . MR. JEFFREY HERSCHENHOUS Uncle Jeff . . . partial to girls' sports . . . Ken . . . Spirit of ’78 . . . 2 . . . Resuscitator Annie's pal . . . MR. STEVEN LANDER good organizer . . . mediates a good panel ... a fine teacher. . . braved us through Earth Science . . . official group tests . . . always on top of the football games . . . MR. GREG MOGLIA Doc . . . mad scientist . . . gets kicks out of peculiar things . rosy cheeks . . . “My Expectations' . . . loves attics . . . college professor ... a really nice guy . . . great conversationalist . . . HEALTH MR. MARK KENNEY Get with the program . . . Rookie football coach . . . gave up with hoops . . . never enough tape . . .all around sportsman . . . What’s a tie? . . . has a story for every disease. . . MISS SANDRA WEINSTEIN poison ivy at Muttontown . . . easy-going . . . nice smile . . . nice clothes . . . McDonald’s anyone? . . . terrific teacher. . . pink elephants . . . PSYCHOLOGIST MRS. GERTRUDE GORDON willing to listen to anyone . . .not frequently seen, but arranges her time to suit your needs . . . attractive . . . cozy office off the main hall. . . MRS. ALICE KEARNS You have a lot of potential . . . loves state colleges . . . nice smile . . . very helpful . . . loves her job . . . MR. JOSEPH KUSEL a guiding light . . . always wears a cardigan sweater and a white shirt . . . handles the vocational . . . patience is a virtue . . . GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT MR. ROBERT ROSCOE DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN dedicated . . . good dresser . . . Rockin' Rob . . . conversations about anything . . . love beads . . . stock in Kaufman's . . . STANDING (from loft to right) Mrs. Keenon, Miss Schempp, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Shields. SITTING — Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Morkowsky, Mrs. Walsh. 5 £ C R E T A R I A L S T A F F c S M u T A s A AND T T F R 0 F 0 D N I A L (from left to right) Mr. Maffei, Mrs. R. Pereira, Mr. Keahon, Mr. Ciscone, Mr. Lotteri. (left to right) Mrs. Borgner, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Costellono, Mrs. Pierro, Mrs. Sondono. K I S T T C A H F E F N In this day and age when appreciation is a thing rarely expressed, it does one good to add an occasional word of praise. This gesture is deserving of the kitchen staff at ERHS for the admirable changes they have made in the cafeteria style and menu. The staff has changed the standards of the food they serve, as well as their methods of serving it. The variety is appealing to ice-cream freaks, as well as vegetarians, and it is worth the occasional wait to be rewarded with the delicious taste of steak or the bite of a fresh apple. One knows change is good when those who are exposed to it acknowledge it, as the students of ERHS do the kitchen staff. We thank you. Four score and seven years ago But they said I was supposed to teach Math!!! Yes my doughter is the Editor-in-Chief. You're taking odvantoge of my good nature.'’ But they said it was only a line foull 'Okay drums, when I count three, you start.” Now THIS is o football. My name is Rose P. and I'm an airline stewardess.” They’re all my babies, ond I love eoch ond every one just the same.” Sorry Sev, but too much of one thing . . . No wait, don't tell me. I know there is a Q. My wife dressed me today, so . . .? Yea, everyone tries to get into the oct. Hey, hey, hey . . SPECIAL THANKS MR. HONIG MRS. HOWARD Many words can never express our sincere thanks for a man of many words, our advisor. Mr. Honig has been both understanding as well as demanding during the ragged course of time that this yearbook was being conceived. The true meaning of a yearbook and its context was gradually impressed in our minds. Mr. Honig was always there when we needed him for giving advice, helping with decisions, or |ust looking on. To us, the editors of the 1976 Bicentennial Edition of the ROCK, he was the backbone of the whole works, for without him there would never have been those 5 a.m. mornings, those frustrating moments of realizing a mistake, studying for four midterms while finishing a deadline, or the proud satisfaction we all felt when the book was finally, but regretfully finished. To Mr. Honig we graciously offer our most heartfelt thanks, for he is truly a man of dedication and strong character to whom we owe more than just this column of thanks. It takes a truly special lady to undertake the production of the Senior Play. Daily rehearsals, coping with everyone's schedules, and disciplining an energetic cast,' are part of the job. We were very skeptical about the success of the play. On Wednesday November 19, we found an astonished cast after the tremendous performance of George Washington Slept Here.” We did it and Mrs. Howard has been smiling ever since. We would also like to personally take this opportunity to thank the Wipfler family, Mr. Martin Severino, Mr. Steven Lander, Mr. Mark Estridge, Miss Cathy Braun, and Miss Toni lanniello for their help in recruiting pictures for our endsheets and various other places in this yearbook. P.T.A. SITTING (from loft to right) Mrs. Dorothea Hawthorne (first ice president), Mrs. Barbara Schaefer (second vice-presi-Mrs. Barbaro Stern (president). STANDING — Mrs. Marty Wilcox (historian), Mrs. Barbara Good speed (corresponding secretory), Mrs. Dorothy DeLeonardis (recording secretory), Mrs Cora Doherty (past president). MISSING — Mrs. Mary Ann Kominskas (treasurer). The spirit of East Rockaway would certainly be non-existent if there should be no organizations available to meet the needs of the student, teacher, and family. The PTA and DAD'S CLUB are two such organizations that take top billing in contributing activities and service to the school. The PTA has made possible the Senior Banquet, the Junior Shakespearean trip, scholarships, blood banks, and the Rock Rivalry Journal through their continued dedication. The members are all interested workers who strive to contribute to the many experiences we, as Seniors, have had throughout our years here. The DAD'S CLUB is also constantly renewing its activities every year, and includes the annual Varsity dinner, spectator buses to games, and the observation tower among their list of contributions. Both groups actively participate in every aspect of school life and in doing so gain the respect and thanks of the youth. They deserve every bit of praise for giving the students of East Rockaway something else to be proud of. DAD'S CLUB (from left to right) Mr. Fred Borth (post president) Mr. Joe Dragone (vice-president) Mr. Al Weiss (secretary) Mr. Roger Humes (president) Mr. Harold Lord (treasurer) FRESHMAN oc oS ? S CLASS CLASS OFFICERS (from left to right) President: David Good speed Secretary: Maria Londeras Advisor: Mrs. Providente Treasurer: Linda Schaefer Vice-President: More Stano FRONT ROW — S. Boiler, S. Becklmg, J. Ansboch, D. Breonan, M. Basile, B. Boden, P. Borbaro, D. Blassberg, R. Brunner, R. Bell. BACK ROW — G. Albrecht, R. Balkam, M. Abruzzo, C Abut, K. Alto, D. Bertocci, R. Bor-bella, C. Brownell, C. Berwind. SITTING — J. Corrigan, T. Corney, K. Cadzm, C. Christ, K. Costognaro. STANDING — FRONT ROW — W. Carmichael, A. Deose, P. Christiono, W. Campbell, F. Contaldi, J. Coughlin. BACK ROW — R. Campbell, M. Campbell, J. Carroll, J. Connor, K. Connolly, A. Chris-tionson, G. Confocti, A. Campbell. CLASS SITTING (from left to right) C. Honsen, D. Forengo, J. Dempsey, J. Goldberg, D. Donlon, J. Greco. STANDING — FRONT ROW — C. Foster, J. DiRocco, F. Dil len, J. Gregory, R. Gunsberg BACK ROW — T. Dun-leovy, F. Finger, D. Goodspeed, F. DeRosso, M. DeFronco, M. Greenspon, M. Horder. STANDING (from left to right) FRONT ROW — R. Keteltos, D. Hertling, E. Kaplan, E. Keor, K. Hollan, N. Howell, T. Haskins, S. Kurda, M. Landeras, T. Kominskos, A. Kelly. BACK ROW — E. Kuhnel, C. Howell, K. Hughes, M. Keohon, C. Hughes, D. Kletzky, L. Kata, K. Kelly, J. Irwin. FRONT ROW — R. Mayer, B. Lucas, S. Lone, R. Lorn, F. Levenson, M. Mastroianni, P. Moteluna. MIDDLE ROW — K. Leonetti, M. McGreevy, M. Lenahan, S. Mortorella, D. MacCaskill, J. loner gon, N. Magorelli, J. Licori. BACK ROW — T. McGuire, D. Matthews, K. McCoy, T. Lonergon, W. Lewald, D. Marshall. OF 79 SITTING (Horn left to right) S. Musso, 0 Odors, M. McTogue, P. Rafter. STANDING — FRONT ROW — N. O Boyle. P Ohlsen, M. Mercurio, P. Morphy. K. Olewnicki, R. Rato, M. McHugh BACK ROW — G. Rallo, M. O'Leary, T. Murphy, F. Pollock, T. Petersen, L. Orsi, J. Murphy, S. Piord, J. Pozzim, J. Racioppi, E. Romo , S. Rondozzo SITTING — P. Scoturro, T. Sheshone, P. Slomon, L. Schaefer, V. Romono. STANDING — M. Schuermonn, D. Soslofsky, J. Rockefeller, W. Rizzuto, J. Shoughnessy, M. Sanders, V. Ruvolo, J. Scott, S. Rosell, A. Schreiber, M. Rearick, S. Smith, J. Stabile, E. Romono, L. Roberts, L. Shomroth, V. Spuhler, M. Rigino, D. Sondono, E. Richard. SITTING (from left to right) B. Wilcox. STANDING — T. Toner, J. Weiss, J. Volpetti, C. Steinberg, A. Zappala, J. Tobin, M West, C. Zubelick, M. Stabile, P. Wesolowski, V. Thornton, M. Wolbbe. S. Zubelick, P. Walker, B. Thornton, V. Sucheron, G. Stefanello, G. Tarmm, J. Zoccoro, F. Varela, M. Stano, J. Word, J. Vito. CLASS CLASS OFFICERS (from loft to right) Vice Presklent: Mark Wipfler Treasurer: David Dukinfiekl Advisor: Mr. Hershenhous Secretary: Susan Brown President: John Morano SITTING (from left to right) A. Antonopoulos, K. Bergreen, R. Bergreen, R. Banta. STANDING — D. Bak, D. Banta, W. Bakanau, V. Arata, S. Barth, W. Bernsby, P. Brocco, B. Armstrong, M. Abrams, D. Bedson, E. Amo-rosi, R. Abarno, D. Altomore. FRONT ROW (from left to right) T. Brolly, C. Brande, J. Conforti, S. Brown, V. Calabrese, M. Callagy, L. Calabrese, C. Burke, J. Coragiwo, V. Conklin, M. Corrigan, J. Chen, M. Connolly. BACK ROW — L Brown, M. Connota, H. Brotman, R. Com-pono, C. Campbell, L. Callahon, P. Cor-bonaro, V. Campbell, C. Corbett, F. Cos-trogiovonni, J. Cataldo, R. Cerasoli, J. Carroll. CLASS STANDING (left to right) FRONT ROW — C. DeGollo, L. Emilio, M. Cossa, L. Favuzzi, 1. Cwenor, I. DeMasi, A. Donofno, J. Ellenwood. MIDDLE ROW — P. Fasciglione, M. Eisenhower, V. Duenas, E. Gallagher, E. Decker, P. Devereaux, D. Flory. BACK ROW — V. DeRocco, R. Doherty, V. DellaRatta, D. Donovon, M. Ellenwood, D. Dukinfield, E. Friedman, F. Fako, F. Figarrotta, D. Friedman, E. DelGiorno. SiniNG (from left to right) L. Ger-mano, J. Gleason, L. lanniello. STANDING — I. Giedt, D. Gil-loon, J. Hambel, T. Homan, C. Irizzary, M. Gottcent, C. Hen-show, D. Hayduk, E. Greco, W. Hartt. SITTING (from left to right) S. London, M. Koperweis, L. lewald, E. Jones, K. Kehrer, N. Moteluna, J. Janes, S. Licari, W. Keane. STANDING — W. Kuhnle, R. Klose, M. Lon-igro, A. Mahnken, C. Kupchock, L. Ludwig, M. Kear, W. Kipling, D. Jenkins, C. Macho-vec. SITTING (from left to right) A. Mmutello, J. Mosscrop, M. McHole, A. Peppe, E. Loyer. STANDING — FRONT ROW — R. Petrone, J. McGuire, M. McTogue, B Pelzmon, D. Momco, D. Murch, N. Pierro, C. Moyell, V. Mirobelli, C. Moody. BACK ROW — J. Oet-finger, G. Petrucci, M. O'Boyle, J. Morono, D. McMohon, P. Odon, J. Murphy, C. Pentolo. KNEELING — M. Rotmutsen, D. Rodriquez, T. Ryder, C. Rogole, C. Ryder, B. Romano, J. Schatzle, C. Sander . SITTING — C. Raponoro, L. Reiser!, D. Pozzini, C. Schmitt, E. Ramos, T. Russo. STANDING — A. Santino, C. Sergeant, T. Russo, C. Powers, G. Raimoondi, J. Ragusa, T. Rowland, G. Romero, B. Romano. SITTING — C. Sykes, A. Stern, D. War ner, K. Zappala. STANDING — J. Smith M. Wetherell, L. Shamroth, J. Soldo, D Smith, R. Zaino, J. Stabile, D. Thomas, E Tirodo, K. Topfor, M. Vialonga, N Visone, M. Wipfler, E. Unfricht, B. Turner E. Staley, T. Webster, M. White, M. Wes olouski, S. Southard, J. Weil. CLASS OFFICERS (from left to right) Vice President: Lorry Pecorello Treosurer: Liz Loskowski Advisor: Mr. Kenneth Klein Secretory: Maureen Toner President: Barry Akrongoid HOMEROOMS SITTING (from left to right) B. Aborno, K. Behr, D. Corbonaro, S. Brown. STANDING — T. Cangelosi, R. Baker, B. Akrongoid, R. Aue, P. Bon-ziglia, J. Choriier, H. Benmng, D. Boiler, K. Chelius, G. Abut, P. Clork, D. Brown, M. Bianco, R. Cerasoli, L. Car-niglia, A. Cinque, D. Brueggeman, J. Butler, K. Bowen. CLASS SITTING — B. Devereoux, S. Craven, F Costello, J. D'Allessio, W. Cobb, J. Daly, K. DeMasi, T. Femmel, P. Dempsey, A. Esposito, C. Cusick. STANDING — J Donzo, K. Erlander, I. Duenas, D. Droude, R. Ferrato, M. Ferretti, S. Del Giorno, S. Farenga, A. DelPezzo, J. Cook, T. D'Amico, K. Connor. SITTING — S. Horrison, M. Germano, J. Hayes. STANDING — P. Hedges, C. Gottcent, P. Helmstadt, M. Foster, C. Gouldsbury, W. Good speed, M. Goldman, M. Gonley, L. Filardi, C. Heuser, C. Heim, K. Henshaw. FRONT ROW — P. Lister, J. Hughes, J. Lane, C. Landeras, E. Mori, L. Kirsch. MIDDLE ROW — T. Juliono, B. Jones, M. Kirch, J. Kupcheck, D. Maloy, M. Kopelow. BACK ROW — G Laurino, G. Jonassen, L. Kaminskas, P. Kelly, P. Lane, W. Lonning, H. MocEochen, R. Low-enstein. OF'77 FRONT ROW (from loft to right) R. McIntyre, R. Nicoletto, M. Oliveri, L. Peco-reJIo J. Monti, M. Menendez, D. Murch, p Roguso. BACK ROW — M Nolan, D. McHugh, R. Montonino. T. McMahon, M. Racioppi. K. Muxie, P. Pisani, G. Pal-miotlo, M. O'Bnon, N. Mueller. SITTING (left to right) D. Sheppard, C. Rogers, T. Reese, B. Richards, M. Stabile, T. Shakespeare. STANDING — MIDDLE ROW — K. Shokin, S. Riley, J. Romos, P. Schwartz, M. Stabile, J. Schatzle, L. Tar-min. BACK ROW — J. Rieder, P. Serpico, L. Summer, G. Suhr, T. Ronieri, J. Roberts, F. Scurachio, R. Rello. SITTING (left to right) Maureen Toner, P Ward, M. Williams. STANDING — SEC OND ROW — C. Zubelick, A. White, F Zoppola, S. Wipfler, D. Wallace, D. War ner. THIRD ROW — E. Visone, G. Willis J. Witte, K. Turner, T. Thornton, J. Zizzo P. Unfricht, W. Theissen. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ADVISOR MR. HONIC ▲ I IV (from left to right) BACK ROW — Ruth Johnson, Stephen McGivney, Linda Correnti, Advisor Mr. Honig. FRONT ROW — lisa Menke, Anne Campbell, Barbaro lanmello. MISSING — Mork Miller. The National Honor Society is a group of talented and dedicated students who have been chosen by the faculty to represent ERHS on the basis of their interest in school, both scholastically and socially, and on their attitude towards the future. BARBARA IANNIEILO LISA MENKE LINDA CORRENTI STEVE McGIVNEY TTljia (Crrliftea lljat toae elected a member of Uje t£lfapter of life Halional ifionor lonely of erondanj Srhools. membership in mhirh is based on iSrholarship. leadership, ifcrrnire. and lHharartrr. lf iorn al this darj of ANNE CAMPBELL RUTH JOHNSON SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY ADVISOR MRS. LARSON The Spanish Honor Society is composed of fourth and fifth year Spanish Students. Their activities include trips to Spanish restaurants and shops, and organizing a Spanish Smorgasboard while learning facets of Hispanic culture. (from left to right) BACK ROW — Advisor Mrs. Larsen, V Duenas, I Duenas, L. Tarmin, B Abarno, J. Kupchack, K. Behr, C. Heuser, K Connor. SITTING — Seniors E Callagy, M. Nawrath, M Indeli-cafo, L. Correnti, B. lanmello. r- SPO is advised by coordinator Patti Sayer and organized by the Nassau County Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Juniors and Seniors selected for this program, through their own interests and enthusiasm, are briefed two periods a week. Through their knowledge and willingness to listen, the members of SPO eventually enter the seventh grade classrooms and try to give them a head start on coping with the problems they will encounter during their transition years before adolescence. STUDENT PEER ORGANIZATION Advisors (from left to right) Linda Edelman, Norma Alter. MISSING — Elaine Kontor. (from left to right) B. Abromoff, P. Antonpoulos, J. Miller, B. Good speed, R. DeLeonordis, B Akroo-gold, B lanniello. MISSING — J. Michaels, 1. Correnti, M. Raaoppi, S. Wipfler, K. DeMasi, E. Mori, P. Gregory. FIRST AID CLUB ADVISOR MR. HERSCHENHOUS (from left to right) BACK ROW — D. Wolf, D. Freidmon, G. Efstathiou, B. Staley, C. Mayell, K. Braun, J. Pearson. FRONT ROW — V. Della-ratto, L. lewald, S. Pecorella, R. Racioppi, B Romano, D. Dukmfield, E. Devereaux. An 1 8 hour course organized by the American Red Cross is the objective of this group of sincere students. Taught by Mr. Herschenhous, the members learn to take care of common emergencies occurring around the home, how to treat broken bones, wounds and shock, and most important, how to remain calm in an emergency. NURSE'S AIDES These three helpful girls are Mrs. Keenan's right hand. They work in her office once a day maintaining up-to-date program changes, obtaining students for testing and assisting in the tests, and maintaining a daily log which indicates every student who enters the office, the reason, and the class missed. They also tend to many miscellaneous items which occur during the day. It would truly be impossible for Mrs. Keenan to run such an efficient office without the help from her girls.” Anne Campbell, Marigrace Racioppi, Mary Gottcent, Nurse Teocher Mrs. Annette Keenan. H.O.P.E. CLUB ADVISOR MRS. BROCK HOPE it just one of the organizations in our school that is oriented towards helping others. The members have • aged the blood donor campaign, donated to the needy families in the community, visited the local nursing me . and have also patterned brain-injured children. They are always willing to do anything they can that is needed to Help Other People Everywhere.” (from left fo right) BACK ROW — Vice President C. Worner, President M. Romano, B. Hawthorne, C. Pentolo, L. Decker, B. lonniello, J. Carmen, K. Braun, G. Willis. SITTING — Advisor Mrs. M. Brock, A. Campbell, L. Duenas, J. Ramos, J. Weil. MISSING — Secretory A. Baldock, Treasurer M. Shannon. LIBRARY COUNCIL ADVISOR — MISS TRAPNELL If you have been wondering who keeps all the books organized in the Library, you’ve just found the hard workers. These 38 girls help out in the Library one period a week. They also organize two very nice and personal parties during the year and attend a play in the city. To the librarians, they are a dream come ture. (from left fo right) SITTING — J. Lone, B. Hawthrone, N. Mueller, K. Connor, K. Alto. STANDING — L. lonniello, S. Wipfler, T. D'Amico, J. Dempsey, President K. Braun, Secretary L. Motti, P. Lane, L. Tormin, B. Boden. MISSING — A. Baldock, A. Huttner, Vice President B. lonniello, P. Dev-ereoux, I. Geidt, L. Ludwig, C. Schmitt, M. O'Boyle, Treasurer K. Behr, D. Boiler, J. Charrier, B. Devereaux, P. Kelly, M. Kirsch, J. Ansboch, S. Bo 11 or, D. Brennan, D. Donlon, J. Greco, M. McHugh, S. Randazzo, L. Summer, T. Toner, J. Weiss. KEY CLUB ADVISOR MR. TERESCO (from left to right) BACK ROW — S. Wipfler, I. lonmello, P. Schwartz, D. Wolf, B. Connor (president), B. Akrongold. MIOOLE ROW — J. Cook, J. Monti (Vke President), C. Heuser, P. Lane, T. D Amico, N. Mueller, K. Moody. FRONT ROW — P. Unfricht, D. Brown, J. Lane (Secretary), K. Connor (Treasurer), K. Braun, L. Tarmin, P. Antonopoulos. The Key Club is an organization that serves the community and the school. Members collect money for needy organizations such as the March of Dimes and Cerebral Palsy. They also sell tickets at basketball games and assist parents to classrooms on Parents Night. LEO CLUB ADVISOR MR. KILCOMMIMS The Leo Club's goal is to help the community through voluntary service. As part of the Lions' Club, the Leos assist in the annual Blood Drive. Advisor Mr. P. Kilcommins, Janet Weil, Carol Mayell, Vice-President J. Schatzle. MISSING — President B. Devereoux, Secretary P. Devereaux, Treasurer Deirdre Boiler. LINCOLN CENTER ARTS CLUB ADVISOR MRS. ABRAHAM The Lincoln Center Arts Club is responsible for obtaining tickets to operas, symphonies, and other cultural events with the helpful assistance of their advisor Mrs. Abraham. Any interested high school students are able to attend these trips. The club is attempting to introduce a totally different, yet delightful, world away from the school filled with new ideas and (from left to right) BACK ROW — I. Pecorella, R Aue, B. Connor, L. Decker, L. Correnti. MIDDLE ROW — G. Torrmn, B. Boden, B. Antonopoulos, T. Toner, M. Vialonga, S. Ran-dazzo, D. Donlon, S. Wipfler, B. Thornton, M. Hollon, L. Menke, B. lonmello. FRONT ROW — B Abromoff, J. Weiss, J. Monti, M. Gottcent, C. Heuser, I. Henshaw, M. Toner, S. Beckling, J. Weil. (from left to right) BACK ROW — Advisor Ms. Joon Faucher, D. McMahon, C. Moody, L. lonmelk), J. Schotzle, G. Conklin, C. Mayell, P. Kelly. J. McCarthy. FRONT ROW _ B. Hawthorne, L. levison, M. Nawrath, J. Lane, C. Warner, P Lane, B. Unfricht. G.A.A. ADVISOR MISS FAUCHER The Girl’s Athletic Association was formed to promote and support girls’ sports. Every member was, or has been, a player on a team. The club has achieved many fine rewards for the women’s athletic teams, such as purchasing uniforms and fund raising. ADVISOR — Mr. Honig PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Maria Indeiicato EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Barbara lanniello THE 1976 ROCK STAFF LITERARY EDITORS Linda Correnti Kathy Nicoletti ASSISTANT EDITOR Anne Campbell BUSINESS MANAGER Gina Contaldi (from loft to right) STANDING — Art Staff —Tony Calabrese, Gina Contaldi, Eileen Callogy, Business Staff Barbara Hawthorne, Ruth Johnson. SITTING — literory Staff Lisa Menke, Elaine Murphy, Maureen Edgar, Arthetta Baldock, Cathy Braun. MISSING — Sheryl Levine (Business Staff), Photography Staff — Peter Antonopolous, Terry McAnulla. ART EDITORS Lynda Decker, Tammy Humes TYPING EDITORS Karen Kuhnel, Susan Straub ithe null Editors-tn-Cbief Lindt CorTcnti tnd Lis Menkc. Business Manager, Ruth Johnson, News Editor, Carol Stockdale; Editorial Page Editor, Rosemarie Santino; Features Editors, Carol Stockdale and Elaine Murphy, Sports Editors. Anne Campbell and Doug D. Dike; Art Editor. Lynda Decker; Photography Editor, Peter Antonopoulos; Exch� n e Editor, Brian Connor; Typing Manager. Peggy Ganley Adriaor, Chariot McAnula. EDITORS (from left to right) BACK ROW — B. Connor, D Doke, P. Antonopoulos. MIDDLE ROW — P. Ganley, A. Campbell, L. Decker, C. Stockdale. BOTTOM ROW — I. Correnti, L. Menke. STAFF (from left to right) STANDING — D. Donovan, J. Hambel, D. Dukinfield, M. Kopelow, J. Weil. SITTING — T, Gottcent, B. Hawthorne, T. McAnulla. The Gull” is one of the most prized and complimented possessions of ERHS. It is edited, organized, and pasted-up by the students. Their dedication is rewarded by its annual success. The newspaper is published twice monthly in the interest of school, community, and professionalism. The Gull has been recognized by awards from News-day, the Columbia Press Association, and the Empire State Scholastic Press Association. The stories, photography, and layouts have excelled beyond the limits of a school newspaper, even of schools which are twice our size. The editors, staff, and the very dependable, devoted Mr. Mac are filled with pride as they work harder than ever to better their own achievements from the years before. To them as well as the body of ERHS, the Gull is something to be most proud of. Editors-in-chief Undo Correnti and liso Menke, Advisor — Mr. McAnulla SENIOR BAND CONDUCTOR MR. PELLICANE For the first time in quite a while, the enthusiasm of the Senior bond brought them out onto the football field during halftime. They have all shown their potential by entertaining the fans as well as exhibiting an excellent winter concert after which every member was to be commended. The band s infinite dedication and talent will certainly take them far in the coming years, and all are proud of the achievements of “J.P. and the Band.’’ (from left to right) STANDING — D. Donovan, J. Romondi, I. Pecorella. M. Wetherell, W. loaning, J. Roberts, Mr. Pellicane. THIRD ROW — B. Romano, B. lewold, B. Thornton, C. Foster, V. Ruvolo, M. McHole, M. Foster, D. Brown, M. Kopelow, D. Friedman. SECOND ROW — D. Kief-sky, M. Rearick, A. Christiansen, B. Provost. L. Levison, J. Weil, M. Mercurio, J. Irwin, S. Ran-dazzo, L. lewald. FIRST ROW — L. lanniello, B. Romano, S. Wipfler, M. Toner, L. Menke, J. Dempsy, B. Boden. SENIOR BAND OFFICERS Advisor Mr. J. Pellicane, President — Lorry Pecorello, Vice President — Billy Lanmng, Secretary — Lisa Menke. SENIOR CHORUS — advisor mr. miller FRONT ROW (left to right) T Toner D. Donlon, J. Weiss, C. Mayell, D. Murch, B. Romano, L. Calabrese, B. Hawthorne, S. Wtpfler, K. Zappala. MIDDLE ROW — T. Haskins, C. Heuser, J. Cook, B Boden, B. Staley, C. Rapanaro. L. Henshaw, B. Thornton, M. Hollan, J. Mont.. BACK ROW _ J. Weil, D. McMahon, C. Bronde, P. Schwartz, R. Auo, L. Pecorella, M. Kopelow. G Tarmm, V. Campbell, L. Correnti, S. Beckling, M. Toner. SINGERS FRONT ROW (from left to right] B. Romooo, J. Monti. L Heushow. M. Toner. j. We,I. BACK ROW — C. Heuser, I. Pecorello. M. Kopelow. S. W,pfl r. MISSING — D. Warner, T. McMahon, D. McHugh. SOUTH PACIFIC Presented by The Music and Drama Departments MUSIC DIRECTOR MUSIC DIRECTOR DIRECTOR MRS. SYLVIA ABRAHAM COORDINATOR MR. MARTIN SEVER I.NO MR. EDWARD MILLER 108 SOUTH PACIFIC The Cast NGANA..............................................................Laura Zaccaro JEROME..........................................................Gregory Carroll HENRY..................................................William Goodspeed ENSIGN NELLIE FORBUSH.........................................Elizabeth Henshaw EMILE DE BEQUE...................................................Douglas Draude BLOODY MARY........................................................Lisa Kaminskas LT. BUZZ ADAMS...............................................Christopher Brande STEWPOT....................................................Donald McHugh LUTHER BILLIS.....................................................Michael Kopelow PROFESSOR.....................................................Robert Aue LT. JOSEPH CABLE, U.S.M.C........................................Michael Wetherell LIAT...............................................................Bianca Romano CAPT. GEORGE BRACKETT, U.S.N.......................................Joseph Monti COMMDR. WILLIAM HARBISON, U.S.N.......................Richard DeLeonardis YEOMAN HERBERT QUALE.............................................George Efstathion SGT. KENNETH JOHNSON........................................Brian Connor SEAMAN TOM O'BRIEN..........................................Edward Mari RADIO OPERATOR, BOB McCAFFREY.....................................David Warner MARINE CPL. HAMILTON STEEVES.......................................Mark Wipfler SEABEE RICHARD WEST ........................................William Hicks PTE. VICTOR JEROME.................................................Edward Mari PTE. SVEN LARSEN.........................................Gregory Tarmin SGT. JACK WATERS.............................................Brian Connor ENSIGN LISA MANELLI......................................Christine Heuser LT. GENEVIEVE MARSHALL.............................................Janet Cook ENSIGN JANET McGREGOR............................................Caroline Henshaw ENSIGN BESSIE NOONAN............................................Elizabeth Staley ENSIGN PAMELA WHITMORE..........................................Maureen Toner ENSIGN SUE YEAGER...................................................Janet Weil ENSIGN DINAH MURPHY ......................................Carol Rapanaro ENSIGN PATRICIA MacRAE.............................................Janet Weiss V (S — r A.€ A o nov ycu r fvred vt t ? cAd £? ritG x i4sndAt4ze- oyAt_S$y S£ yZe- K rtt a. Au uAvec ctTzt Se evb 'zr A e Yf if acA cA Ae ijA'AtdAtyy $e cAfrctz, Thunder roared, lightning illuminated the sky, and torrents of rain fell deep puddles . . . and this was only the night before Friday morning, June 6, 1975, yielded more rain. A black sky at 3:00 in the afternoon sent forth hailstones the likes of which no one in East Rockaway had ever seen. What could be a better setting for a prom called Sunshine of My Life? The weather eventually did clear, and, at eight o'clock in the Crystal Suite of Terrace on the Park, two hundred people, many of whom were '‘ill that very morning, began to experience what many in attendance claimed to be the best prom ever witnessed by E.R.H.S. Overlooking the Manhattan skyline at a height of eighteen stories, people danced to the music of Hollywuud, the only band in the past three years capable of playing a prom theme song. As the dancing became more vigorous, the room began to shake and thoughts of disaster quickly flashed in and out of everyone's mind. The evening came to a close with the coronations of King Billy lingman. Queen Diane Finnis, Prince Jimmy Smith, and Princess Anne Campbell. The five hours flew past, taking with them a sizeable chunk of our treasury, but leaving the Class of '75, the faculty members, and us with many beautiful, happy memories. .A'jby i a t arnmrv ,!W FOOTBALL 75 UNTIL IT WAS GONE. . . REPRINTED FROM THE GULL NOVEMBER 21, 1975 For the last three months we’ve thought, waited, and wondered. The feelings inside of us were torn. We believed it would never come. Day after day, we devoted ourselves. We sweated, prayed for the end of sprints, and screamed to the point where we were mute. But we were proud of what we were doing. Proud for ourselves, our leaders, our colleagues. It meant more to us than anything. It was the basis of life since school began. Now it was finally upon us. We were approaching the final leg of our journey. We all gathered early that morning as we usually do. We talked, trying to keep our minds apart from what was happening. We ate, laughed, and tried to relax together, yet knowing it was impossible. After a little while we left to go get ready. It would take an hour or so. As the time elapsed, we could actually feel the tension building inside anxious hearts. Without a word to one another, we prepared ourselves, we prepared ourselves mentally as well as physically. To break the monotonous silence, words of encouragement were passed. All of this preparation inevitably dwindled down to the long-awaited, yet unwelcome moment. The time was now. We were at our destination. Many thoughts, memories, and friendships flashed through our minds, but we knew we must somehow forget them until the next two hours were done. They were to be the longest, most emotional two hours we have ever spent together. After that we could think more seriously, more gratefully, more respectfully, of each other and our accomplishments. And with the National Anthem playing in the background, it struck us with full force. We were about to play our last high school football game. STEPHEN COUION MIKE SANDANO MIKE CARNEY DOUG DAKE JOHN SERGEANT KEN SCHUERMANN RANDY LENNOX 1975 FOOTBALL (left to right) Coach Macaluso, CAPTAIN MIKE TOBET TOM GOTTCENT NICKY GALLO DEFENSIVE ENDS AND BACKS STANDING — J. Kemmet, M. Comey, T. Gottcent. KNEELING — P. Brocco, T. Russo. MISSING — D. Friedmon, C. Willis. OFFENSIVE ENDS B. Goodspeed, A. Stem, N. Gallo. MISSING — R. Aue. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN STANDING — L. Summers, J. Pearson, J. Sergeant. KNEELING_______________ B. Akrongold, F. Ficorrotto. OFFENSIVE BACKS STANDING — D. Dake, S. Coulon, F. Zappala, M. Potrone. KNEELING — E. Visone, R. Doherty, F. Arena. DEFENSIVE BACKS STANDING — C. Powers, F. Costello, M. Miller, R. Lennox, F. Cerasoli. KNEELING — M. Wetherell, V. Mirobelli, J. Monti, B. Richards. OFFENSIVE LINE STANDING — K. Schuermann, T. Harding, M. Sandano. KNEELING — M. Foster, K. DeMasi, J. Rieder, J. Gleason. MISSING — M. Tobet. STANDING (from left to right) D. McMahon, C. Mayell, E. Romano, P. Corbonaro, T. Russo, B. lonniello, M. Nowrath, L. lanniello, S. Bosile, S. Wipfler, M. Basil , C. Campbell, E. Decker, M. Norwick, L. Carniglia. KNEELING — M. Romero, L. Reisert, J. Rapanaro, M. Cossa, L. Levison, L. Correnti, P. Reisert, M. Provost, L. Decker, P. Borbaro, D. Blasberg, L. Seaman, T. Juliono, N. O'Boyle. SITTING — V. Arata, J. Schatzle, M. Rocioppi, B. Romano, B. Rasmussen, E. Murphy, B. Hawthorne, M. Rasmussen, I. DeMasi, D. Corbonaro, C. DeGallo, K. Zappala. COACHES — BACK ROW — Jim Smith, Randy Lennox, Tom Gottcent, Steve Coulon, Mike Carney, Mark Miller, Frank Cerasoli, Ken Schuerman, Jim Pearson, Tom Hording, Doug Dake, Mike Sandano. SENIORS STANDING (from left to right) M. Sandano, M. Miller, T. Gottcent. J. Smith, S. Coulon, R. Lennox, F. Cerasoli, B. lonniello, K. Schuerman, E. Murphy, A. Campbell, J. Peorson, T. Harding, M. Nowrath, D. Dake, M. Comey. KNEELING — L. Correnti, S. Basile, B. Rosmussen, B. Provost, L. Decker, L. Levison. SITTING: M. Norwick, J. Rapanaro, B. Hawthorne, M. Romero, P. Reisert. GIRLS’ FOOTBALL “Get with the program. Bubbles. Don’t let that defensive line get through.” ’’Hit 'em harder, scratch 'em. These cheers and more were only fragments of the enthusiasm that was seen on Columbus Day, Oct. 12, 1975. Sponsored by the Student Council, 45 tough females from our little haven took on the Lyn-brook Owls in flag football. Between innumerable backbreaking practices, Monday morning bruises, trying to find jerseys to wear, and obscene psych sessions, our ROCKS marched into Marion St. to take on our opponents. And afterwards, with hair pulled out, nails broken, and egoc shattered, the ROCKS took th loss bitterly, with a close score of 13-7. STANDING — R. DeLeonordis. J. Hibler, B. Goodspeed, R. Aue, J. Morono, R. Mancmi. KNEELING — B. Richards, D. Malloy, C. Powers, R. Ferrato, M. Wipfler, D. Goodspeed, J. Conforti, J. Butler. SITTING — D. McHugh, G. Michoels, B. Armstrong. F. Arena, C. Corbett, A. Stern, V. Mirabelli, K. DeMasi. C H E E R L E A D E R S CAPTAIN BRIAN CONNOR COACH WETHEREll STANDING — R. Rello, J. Roberts, B. Ansbach, J. Koehler, B. Connor, L Pecorella, L. Kirsch. KNEELING — J. Connor, D. Brown, F. Pizzichemi, M. Oliveri. CROSSCOUNTRY Running close to 40 miles a week may seem like a lot to many people, but after a short, painful period it doesn’t seem like much to the cross-country team. Although their record doesn’t show it, they worked extremely hard. They were out running the streets every day in almost any weather. Even though they weren’t successful in their league, the team did well individually by improving their running times. BACK ROW (from loft to right) Coach Rita Barrett, C. Schmitt, D. McMahon, L. lanniello, P. Lane, B. lanniello. SECOND ROW — P. Kelly, K. Zappala, M. O'Boyle, J. Greco, J. Wetherell, C. Moody. SITTING — J. Wei , D. Pezzini, J. Schotzle, S. Zobelick, C. Henshaw. B A D M I N T 0 N As in any sport, a team has to be progressive where there are always new rookies joining the veterans each year. The 1975 badminton team had the misfortune of losing many starters to graduation last year and was consequently destined to have a losing season this year after having to recruit many young and inexperienced players. But the outcome differed from that prediction as the squad took 3 of their 8 games, with only 2 seniors to hold the fort. The underclassmen held the team together with their inconquerable potential and spirit, and will truly be the backbone of the badminton team for 1976. JOY WETHERELL 1975 SEASON Team Games Match Valley Stream North 3-4 Lost Southside 6-1 Won Mineola 4-3 Won Lawrence 2-5 Lost Valley Stream Central 0-7 Lost Oceanside 1-6 Lost Lynbrook 5-2 Won Carey 1-6 Lost LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Pat Kelly and Pat Lane — second doubles partners (won 6 of 8 matches) BARBARA IANNIELLO FIRST ROW (from left to right) Janet McCarthy, Joanne Gross, Ruth Johnson, Claudia Warner, Linda Levison, Cindy Grover. SECOND ROW — Morgan Williams, Manan Kirsch, Marigrace Racioppi, Sue Brown. BOTTOM ROW — Bianca Romano, Carol Moyell, Danette Murch. VARSITY HOCKEY janet McCarthy 1975 HOCKEY SEASON OPPONENT SCORE Valley Stream Central 1-0 lost Oceanside 2-0 lost Elmont 4-0 lost Southside 0-0 tie Carey 1-1 tie Sewanhaka 0-0 tie Mineola 1-1 tie Hewlett 2-1 lost RUTH JOHNSON CYNTHIA GROVER X o STANQING (from left to right) I. Shomroth, L. Seomon, A. Campbell, C. Zubolick, C. Sykes, K. Korarece, M. Rosmos-se«. P Carbonoro (manager). SECOND ROW — J. Connor, B. Unfricht, L Shomroth, G. Conklin, M. White, J. Roci-oppi. SITTING — C. Sanders, L. Reisert, D. Banta, E. Decker. The sun had already set over the goalie cages as we walked off the Hewlett hockey field with the pain of defeat inside of us. This pain was short-lived though, for as we ran back to the bus trying to keep warm all the emotion that had built up over seven weeks seemed to burst out in cheers and screams. All those drills and running sprints (or walking them when Ms. Kunz wasn't watching) had come to an end, never to return again for some of us. This hockey team that had grown so close practicing together and sharing in defeat and victory piled into the locker room for the last time. As we left the new gym, some of us stopped to look out over the hockey field where our memories now lie. The last rays of daylight were glowing over the field, but now it looked dark and cold as we surrendered our season to winter. LINDA LEVISON JOANNE GROSS CLAUDIA WARNER VARSITY BOWLING (from left to right) BACK ROW — B Kuehn, T. Coughlin, H. Benning. FRONT ROW — P. Pisom, Coach Pollock, V. Mira-belli, T. Donza. . . v. BO fVLING (from left to right) BACK ROW _ D. Murch. D. Wolf, J. Joyce, M. Wetherell. FRONT ROW — B. Aniboch. Coach Pollock B Abarno 8 McIntyre, F. Pizzichemi. ERHS REPEA TS AS BO WLING CHAMPS HX Pollock, our resident bowling guru, has done it again. Despite losing last year's great bowling squad through graduation, our super stars captured the top spot anyway. HXP’s new faces pulled off the biggest upset in interscholastic sports as they fooled everybody. Mr. X, the major domo of the ROCKS major sport for 20 years insists that this is his most satisfying and spectacular triumph. We had the greatest collection of clutch performers any school sport has ever seen. Despite their collective inexperience they never knew when to quit. Whenever the game was close, we squeaked thru.’’ So sayeth the great man. This is well exhibited by their record. They beat Lynbrook by one 1 point; Levittown by 6; VS North by 8. They trailed Hempstead in a crucial game by 50 pins going into the 10th frame, and nosed them out. The star performer in the clutch was Bobby Kuehn, who came through in most dramatic fashion many times. Hank Benning was the steadiest performer game after game. Paul Pisani improved with every match culminating with the league high series (61 7) in the very last match. Tommy Couglin bowled his best when we needed it the most. Vince Mirabelli, only a sophomore, was a surprise making the lineup during the second match, and remaining there. Tommy Donza proved to be a good sixth man when he came through. Here are the juicey statistics. Bobby Kuehn 174.6 Paul Pisani 166.0 Vince Mirabelli 159.2 Hank Benning 1 72.4 Tom Coughlin 165.9 Tom Donza 153.4 143 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (from left to right) STANDING — Manager P. Carbonoro, C. Moody, D. McMahon, P. Kelly, L. lon-niello, C. Zubelick. KNEELING — C. Mayell, G. Conklin, E. Murphy, D. Blasberg, K. Behr, J. McCarthy. MISSING — S. Hengeveld. 1975-76 Volleyball Season 12 3 Elmont (away) won 12 5 Sewanhaka (home) lost 12 9 Southside (home) won 12 11 Valley Stream North (away) won 12 15 Lawrence (away) lost 12 16 Valley Stream South (away) lost 1 7 West Hempstead (home) lost Coach Ken Herschenhous, Captain Janet McCarthy, Coptoin Joanne Gross (missing). Joanne Gross Janet McCarthy Elaine Murphy Bump, set, and spike were the main objectives in Volleyball this season. Though their record was not the best, the young and inexperienced ROCKS were very proud of their season and their team. They learned how to play as a team, and learned sportsmanship through both their victories as well as defeats. J.V. VOLLEYBALL (from left to right) M. Rasmussen, $. landou, C. Sykes, C. Honsen, A. Mahnken, M. Lenahan. KNEELING — D. Murch, B. Romano, J. Schatzle, P. Barbaro, S. Brown, K. Zappala. VARSIT Y BASKETBALL (from left to right) F. Arena, D. Moloy, G. Suhr, B. Good speed, B. Aue, J. Cohill, S. McGivney, N. Gallo, M. Oliveri, L. Pecorello. Co-Coptains Nick Gollo, Stephen McGivney, Jimmy Cahill, Coach Horry Freisleben Jim Cahill SENIORS The Longest Season Looking back on this season’s basketball team is not an easy task. The team seemed to be struggling throughout the season to gain respect, the one thing that meant more than anything. Attitude was a serious problem early in the year. The team seemed to be going from bad to worse as the season wore on. By midseason the ROCKS were buried in last place. It seemed the only thing going for the ROCKS was their own pride. By going out on the court and giving it all they had, they finally gained the respect they wanted. To the members of the team, this was more important than anything else the season had to offer. To their coach, Mr. Harry Freisleben, the Varsity team owes all their appreciation and thanks. And to themselves, they owe their final bit of pride. It is for this sole reason why they want to play for ERHS. Nicky Gallo J. V. BASKETBALL Captain John Morono, Cooch Kemler, Captain Warren Kipling. (from left to right) STANDING — M. lomgro, J. Murphy, B. Doherty, E. Del-Giorno, J. Morono, W. Kipling. KNEELING — W. Keane, B. Klose, J. Con-forti, C. Goldmon, G. Romero, M. Canata, C. Brande. The JV basketball team began their season with a new coach, and a new attitude towards playing. With the dedicated coaching of Mr. Mark Kemler, both team and coach gained the experience they needed. Their determination was shown throughout the losing season in a crucial game where the team won in triple overtime. The support from the students was greatly appreciated. CHEERING ’75-76 Few people ever take the time to add a note of appreciation or a nod of support for the ERHS cheering squads. Isn’t it about time these girls were commended for enduring the cold, rainy, football season through to the long trying basketball games, always with a smile, and always with a note of optimism. They are the force which keeps the teams fighting a little harder through their loud shouts of victory and defeat. Everyone notices the cheerleader with the sad face, but do they as qucikly recognize the girl with the loudest cries of support and encouragement, or is she taken for granted? VARSITY CHEERING Coptoin — Jone Miller Coptoin — Moria Indelicoto FRONT ROW (from left to right) G. Abut, S. Wipfler, B. lonniello, K. Kuhnel, K. Behr. BACK ROW — L Corneglia, J. Miller, M. Indelicato. J. V. CHEERING FRONT ROW (from left to right) D. Corbonoro, P. Corbonoro, M. Goldman. STANDING — A. Mohnken, C. Moyell, B. Romano, M. Koperweis. MISSING — Jeanme Lone. J.V. Captoins: M. Goldman, D. Corbonoro. J.V. and Varsity Advisor Mrs. Jeon Brown. VARSITY BASKETBALL (from left to right) STANDING — J. McCorthy, I. lonmello, J. Gross, Cooch Karen Kunz, D. McIntyre, C. Worner. KNEELING__________G. Conforti, S. Brown, I. levison, M. Nowroth. SITTING — C. Mayell, J. Schatzle, M. Goldman, A. Compbell. The 1976 girls Varsity Basketball team began the season in a very optimistic way. Bringing back most of the starters from last year, and several rookies from the J.V. the team began as a “team ’ and worked very well with each other at practices to improve last year's record. The girls worked long and hard, they were satisfied with their style of play, they had excellent outside shooting, played various types of defense, and held most of their opponents to fairly low scores. Showing their appreciation to their few fans, the girls dribbled their way to victory as well as defeat, but were proud of their perserver-ence and their record. SENIOR — Anne Campbell SENIOR — Diane McIntyre SENIOR — Joonne Gross SENIOR — Jonet McCorthy SENIOR — Moryellen Nowroth SENIOR — Undo levison 157 GIRLS SOFTBALL (from l«ft to right) BACK ROW — Cooch J. Foucher, D. McMahon, C. Moody, L. lonmello, P. Kelly. SECOND ROW — B. Romano, J. Schotzle, D. Murch, C. Mayell, J. McCarthy FRONT ROW — M. Gottcent, L. Levison, M. Nawrath, C. Warner, N. Visone, P. Carbonaro. TWIRLING The Varsity twirling squad, consisting of five girls from the seventh through ninth grades, were responsible for some of the entertainment during halftime at home football games. Under the supervision of Mrs. K. Cameron Maiorino, the girls have won two second place trophies last year and are planning to enter more competitions in the future. (from left to right) B. Bertocci, J. Ansbach, A. Campbell, D. Bertocci, M. Mercurio. VARSITY TRACK Z°Z C p VmwT. C Dem0li L Kir,Ch' J- Conforti' T Neary J KelWer, M. Foster. B. Richards, B. Goodspeed, D. Friedman, j. Morano M. ipfler C. Powers. KNEELING — D. Flory, R. Moncim, G. Suhr, F. Zappolo, T. Roland, S. Borth, J. Chen, B. Hicks, M. Miller, W. K.pl.ng, C. Bronde SITTING B. Ansboch. B. Kuhnle, D Rodriguez, M. Connolly, J. Ellenwood, D. Gilloon, F. Pizzichemi, J. Zizzo, M. Wetherell. MISSING — B Aue J Sergeant B Connor. J. Roberts, M. Oliveri. J. Doly, F. Arena, J. Kemmett, J. Carroll, T. Cangelosi, J. Cahill, D. Brown. 160 161 VARSITY BASEBALL Captain John Simeti with Coach Jerry Honig. (from left to right) STANDING — C. Jarmuz. E. Visone, N. Gallo, T. Donza, B. Doherty, F. DeRosa. H. Benning, J. Raimondi, D. Maley, Coach Jerry Honig. KNEELING__________P. Pisani, A. Stern. V. Mirabelli, P. Hayes, M. Cannata, J. Simeti, B. Keone. MISSING —T. Ran.eri, M. Carney. 162 Tommy Donzo John Simeti 5 E N I 0 R S Nicky Gallo Chris Jormuz 163 THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1977 PRESENTS r THREE RING WING-DING” Ladies and Gentlemen! We the Freshman Class invite you to our first attempt at Rock Rivalry. We realize now how much work is needed to put on a Rock Rivalry program. We have all learned a great deal about cooperation, sportsmanship and most of all, about the true purpose of Rock Rivalry — to create a feeling of unity and to be able to combine everyone's talents and efforts toward a single goal. Our entrance takes place in a small circus. There are mysterious goings-on that force the Manager to get some extra help. Throughout the remainder of the play, intermingled with song and dance, you will learn ‘who done it” and why. To the other classes, we wish the best of luck, especially the Juniors, who gave us a lot of help. We would like to thank Mrs. Providente, our class adviser, for helping us through the year with a smile. Last but not least, we would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Severino and Mr. Richert, who are still waiting for us to come to them with a million problems. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1978 PRESENTS INCA REDIBLE' ’ Tonight the Sophomore Class of V8 would like to invite you to relive the past history of the Inca Indians. You will see how the clever trickery of an unwanted outcast can result in an honorable deed. As the Spanish warriors try to force the villagers to give up their precious gold, they are soon confronted by the loyalty of Tupac, the lonely peasant. As it comes to the close of our second Rock Rivalry we are grateful to have the wonderful experience of working together once again. As a class, last year we learned the feeling of unity and the reward of working to achieve a common goal. This year has been as successful as last year in that we have put forth our best efforts. We would like to extend our gratitude to our overall chairmen Carol Mayell and Mark Wipfler, and to our entrance chairmen Lori Calabrese and Chris Brande. For the past six weeks they have helped us make it through our second Rock Rivalry. We would like to give special thanks to our class adviser, Jeffrey Herschenhous, who is not only our class adviser, but our friend. We would like to wish the best of luck to the Freshman and Junior classes in this Rock Rivalry. But a special wish of luck to our sister class, the Seniors. We wish them the best of luck tonight and much success in their future years. THE JUNIOR CLASS OF 1977 PRESENTS 'WHO’S NEXT, REX?” Parades! Parades! Parades! Music, music, music and lots of fun are what happens at the big Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Shreve Tuesday, the beginning of Lent, is the day when the big parade and celebration takes place. The Junior class would like to take you to New Orleans in March, 1904 when there was a problem in selecting Rex, King of the Mardi Gras. The mayor and his wife, who were traditionally the king and queen of the great event, had in that year relinquished the throne to their eldest son Beauregard. Beau, however, was very dependent on his brother, Reginald, for planning the parades and festivities. In addition, he had another problem. If he were to become king he would have to choose his queen from among his seven girlfriends. Sit back, and see how this predicament is neatly cleared up. Our three years of competition in Rock Rivalry have helped us make our performances better and given us valuable experiences of working together. We would like to thank our overall chairmen Barry Akrengold and Marigrace Racioppi for a fantastic job and our entrance chairmen Larry Pecorella and Sarah Wipfler for their untiring efforts in making our production a success. Our appreciation goes to Mr. Severino and Mr. Richert for their help and guidance throughout these past six weeks. Our class adviser, Mr. Kenneth Klein, father of a new baby boy, deserves a tremendous thank you for all of his devotion to our class. Last, but certainly not least, good luck to all the classes, but especially our sister class the Freshmen '79. Go get 'um Frosh! itttttmii' THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1976 PRESENTS rrJEST A MINUTE MAN” At least twice daily, we Americans are reminded of our nation's two hundredth birthday. Although it is only mid-March, a lack of interest has developed regarding the subject. We the class of '76 believe that the bloodshed and courage needed to attain this country’s independence was far too great to ignore tonight, so we will present our interpretation of events leading to that fateful July 4tb. Tonight, the last Rock Rivalry night, what we share as a class will remain with us for years to come. Looking back upon the three previous Rock Rivalries, we recall the joy, sadness and disappointments that contributed directly to the people we are today. We thank Mr. Richert, Mr. Severino and all the teachers who worked to preserve Rock Rivalry as an institution. It has given us opportunities and taught us lessons no classroom situation could. Our efforts this year are a culmination of the talents and ideas of many earnest individuals in addition to those of our entrance and overall chairmen, Linda Correnti and Maria Indelicate; John Francis and Barbara lanniello. Also deserving of credit for their continued participation are our chairmen of past years; Doug Dake, Nicky Gallo, Ruth Johnson, Cheryl Levine and Mark Miller. To those parents who spent their weekends with eighty-five guests, we express thanks for the use of your pianos and homes over the past four years. An all inclusive thank you goes to Mr. McAnulla for being there and believing in us. A resounding Good Luck echoes to every class — Sophomores, our sister class, listen well, you deserve the best of everything tonight and in your future experiences. I s tntoRs 1?76 ROCK RIVALRY SCORE SHEET EJUIA1ICE III OSH SOPH JR J SR. __ (6) (Z s' 1 ■ ■■ ■ —� y r RETRESHIIEHT STAND -(A) CONSTRUCTION (2) y — 7 7 (B) GEJERAL (2) y f 6 ilURAL (2) ZL ¥ 7 7 ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION (2) g ¥ TABLE TENNIS (2) 8 V VOLLEYBALL - BOYS (2) ¥ VOLLEYBALL - GIRIS (2) £ 2 7 y BASKETBALL - GIRIS (2) _y__ 3 ? BASKETBALL - 30YS (3) C ? PENALTIES TOTAL (-) A 3 _ P 4 2 57 7yft 7 % PLACE (HIGHEST POINTS i 3 A? Sf; -ju!. PRELUDE TO A TRIUMPH Chants of “We are number 1 “ have swelled our throats since we were freshmen. Rock Rivalry has brought our class the many pleasures and disappointments that it has brought others, yet our accomplishments and fun will never be forgotten. How often do we think back to those frosh days of the “Feverish Fifties”? At our first attempt, we presented the awestruck audience with greasers and collegiates, bobby socks and saddle shoes, and tricycle riding down the aisles. The viewers on Rock Rivalry night still recall the difficulty in keeping track of our story after. . . was it nine? . . . curtain closes. Our Pop’s Shop was one which will go down in East Rocka-way High School history as being the most unstable stand ever erected. We were hit with a sad fourth place, with yet three more powerful years to go. Sophomore year found us in the land of Sherwood Forest, with Robin Hood, dancing trees, and the merrymen among us. Despite a dazzling soph performance and script, we slumped into a third place. The Castle of Nottingham was our triumph, and our improvements in one year were a premonition of what was to come. By this time, we had become the class of procrastination, with Thursday afternoon finales, and split-second locations for celebration on Rock Rivalry Night. The Wheel of Fortune was our high point as Juniors, as we all remember screaming We got a standing ovation. We got a standing ovation! , when in fact we hadn’t. But still out to kill the world, we reached a first place in stand with one of the most original ideas ever seen. The car we presented was awed by all, as was our second place mural. Still striving higher after this second place overall defeat, we had only one place left to go, and we wanted it badly. Senior year brought out the best in all of us. Freaks as well as the jocks joined together in a fight which wouldn’t have been successful had they not. We even had an organized band — “Da Na Na, Da Na Na, Da Na Na . . The bicentennial era of 1776 set our stage, and our stand was the well-built Independence Hall. Working until the early hours of the morning at every project, we successfully plugged a one point victory. There is not a soul in our class who doesn’t remember the pressure and anxiety on that famed night, March 19, 1976. Juniors were screaming. Seniors were fairly quiet. The judges seemed to take forever, even longer than our Freshman year. Many emotions went through our minds at that time, of all the pride, love, and respect we had for each other and our class with class. Finally the announcer was in front of us. Our overall chairmen were standing side by side, in peril and yearning at the same time. Hearing “The winner of the 40th Annual Rock Rivalry, with a one point victory . . totally sunk our hearts. Then, . . the Seniors! Bedlam was the only word for all the happiness and joyous tears to follow. Mr. Mac almost got trampled while trying to avoid the head of the ecstatic parade out of the gym. Up to room 112 for the victory cake, but the mystery of the missing cake is still a puzzle to us all. Too delighted to sit in a classroom, all 100 crazy lunatics marched down Ocean Ave., the silver cup in the lead, with a weekend of celebration ahead. For four years we have followed that cup, and finally it was ours. Winning Rock Rivalry is the birth of that extra bit of spirit which too often lies stale in a class’ heart. Here is another point in time where an adviser is an essential asset to the perseverance of a class, always giving, and with never a note of doubt in winning. Mr. Mac has been more than that, and how can we end this meaningful section of our high school lives without a few more thoughtful words of thanks. With a kiss goodbye, Mr. Mac, Rock Rivalry has make it for our class — we did everything, and we did it the best... for you. 175 ► OUR PAST FRESHMAN— ROCK RIVALRIES FABULOUS 50’S SOPHOMORE'S THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1976 PRESENTS rrGEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE” CAST Newton Fuller.................. Annabelle Fuller............... Madge Fuller................... Steve Eldridge................. Rena Leslie.................... Aunt Penelope.................. Mr. Kimber..................... Raymond........................ Mrs. Douglas................... Clayton Evans.................. Hester......................... Katie ......................... Mr. Prescott................... Tommy Hughes................... Sue Barrington................. Loretta Frazer ................ Directed by Mrs. Marion Howard ........John Hibler ........Lisa Menke . . . Barbara lanniello .......Mark Miller . . . . Maria Indelicato .....Linda Correnti .... William Hansen .........Keith Barth . . . Tonianne Cicerelli Kenneth Schuermann .......Ann Hutner . . Elizabeth Henshaw ......Brian Conner ......Carmen Aliffi .....Elaine Murphy . Barbara Hawthorne INTER-COUNTY BLOOD SERVICES 222 SUNRISE HIGHWAY ROCKVILLE CENTRE, W.Y 11571 (516) 536-7100 January 15, 1976 1 Mr. Robert Morse Principal East Rockaway High School Ocean Avenue East Rockaway, New York 11518 Dear Mr. Morse: We would like to commend the Senior class of 1976 for their excellent effort of January 8th, 1976 for helping to provide blood for people in rn£fed in our Long Island hospitals. The more than kO students who participated in the blood drive helped to alleviate the shortages created during the holiday season, when so many in need depleted much of what was available. Life is one that will Continue to motivate students. It is our aim to educate as many as possible about the rewards of being life time blood donors and with positive responses from groups like the East Rockaway Students, our goals of safe, voluntary blood being available for all ’inally be realized. We are looking forward to the next blood drive from East Rockaway, and are hopeful that the enthusiasm generated will continue to prevail. We hope that the first experience of passing along that Gift of Donor Recruitment A Division of THE GREATER NEW YORK BLOOD PROGRAM Community Blood Council • American Red Cross The Class of '76 has gone beyond the realm of usual class activities. They are the beginners of many new traditions in East Rockaway High School, such as bagel sales, the Senior blood drive, and also subsidized the largest and most successful prom in the school's history. In their four years here, various loans, donations, contributions, and collections have been organized by the class to help other needy people, such as the following: 1. Key Club donation — $200 2. Donated $25 to American Red Cross (Honduras) 3. Donated $215 to Church World Services (Honduras) 4. Donated to DAD’S CLUB — $20 5. Donated to Gull — $95 6. Emergency loan for doctor at Freshman football game — $35 7. Raised $194 at Huckleberry Frolic for Grist Mill Museum 8. Donated $25 to American Cancer Society 9. Raised $30 by collection to help family who lost father to cancer 10. Cooperation with other classes and school groups a. worked with classes of '75 and '77 with Flea Market b. cancelled bagel sales when another group held cake sale 11. Donated $25 to Special Olympics 12. Donated leftover items from Flea Market to Salvation Army 13. Donated $27.96 to DAD’S CLUB for video tape drive 14. Placed ad in Gull — $25 15. Loaned $400 to Music Dept, to pay bills of chorus production 16. Donated $52.72 to Vietnamese Relief Funds A V E R Y S P E C I A L T H A N K S How can we conclude our yearbook without paying special thanks to the bagel and all those who have sat alone surrounded by three bags full of cold bagels with nickels and dimes in tin cans? Over the years the bagel has become a very sentimental object to the Class of '76. We’ve had our own bagel jingle, and most remember The Great Bagel Money Ripoff in our Junior year. We even went as far as to think of using it as our Entrance theme in Freshman year. (We should have.) It is with very special thanks that we salute all those bagel salesmen, for it is because of their long hours that a good part of this yearbook is able to be paid for. 188 SENIOR HONORS AND A WARDS (from loft to right) REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Chariot Conroy, Brian Connor, Richard Bruun, Bennet AbromnoH, Ken Moody. Bausch ond Lomb Award and Paragon Oil Award Bennet Abramnoff GIRLS’ STATE: Kathy Broun. BOYS’ STATE: Mark Miller. (from left to right) REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP ALTERNATES: Mark Miller, Lisa Menke, Linda Correnti. Kathy Braun, Dan White. 189 WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER. . . the Lynbrook game the stolen Regents Rock Rivalry worries snowball fights in Chemistry Michael's car almost in the river Mrs. Smith and the curb teachers rescuing their cars from the flood calling teachers by their first names when they weren looking Mr. House Junior Chorus You get a zero, zero, zero in the book Mr. Forbes in 8th grade nine in Delgato's car for Steak and Brew hanging out at the Village Basement Sev’s 8th period intelligent class and 5th period fun class the smarties learning a whole year of Biology in review What map, this map, the map of the old!! Stratford the faucet exploding in IPS finding the dew point Tony blowing up Miss Simon's science class Rock Rivalry '75 Mr. Pollock's class in 10th grade Mrs. Jaffe’s zoo. Saladino's homeroom Mr. Forbes' quotes in 6th period I can't believe your dog is pee ing all over my pocketbook! Uncle Elmer's Moonshine Band peas in a pod It’s all over now. I don’t have my driver's license. Gotcha Botcha Biology Regents FOUR times Hey Lisa, how about Swiss Family Robinson? Fat lips beach night My name is Barbara . . . and I’m a Gemini Marshall Tucker Tony’s typing letters Big hands? swearing we were 18 at La Crepe What do you mean you have no film in your camera? weekends at McDonalds listening to funk with Jerry Sean at Steak and Brew trips to the city Chicago — Beach Boys Concert getting height-sick at Loggins and Messina Lainie lifeguarding at Carney’s pool Long Beach rides our great Freshman stand The Flame ash trays in the sink! painting the boys room L. C. being a prude skinny dipping in Dake's pool Lynda and Ken getting lost on the subway all the nicknames We're off to see the wizard Earth English cut days Lynda's hair being brown You fog! the stereo in the senior lounge 7 A.M. script meetings camping out at mural and freezing when Sigma Lambda used to have meetings John kissing Mrs. Howard at the Senior Play Tammy thinking the sidewalks were the roads Mrs. Brock's homeroom Kids you can't have a party Rock Rivalry night at Betty’s Hawthorne putting out the fire Merri Annual Snowball fight 9-0. 2-6, 1-8 Nick dancing to Chantilly Lace losing Jim at paste-up MAIN STREET, U.S.A. having Munchie Bunchies Azores in the Mist orange doors! ski trips maintaining our heads RIOTS IN THE LOUNGE the class rushing things a bit ripping off the flag famous posters Flea Markets Burt's glasses late night swims L.P.F.L. Champs Rough Riders robot black light The Coach (cashier) last Tango in E.R. walking to Miller's Rock Rivalry night hockey game behind the Rescue House Halloween Party sleep overs at L.C.'s basketball — The Longest Season The Click Watch those glasses. Gill Tull at the Garden Burner, Moose, Coolman, Shoes, Bert, Stank, Gooby, Len, Dean, Smitty, Newt, Lettermen meetings breakfast at the Coach and IHOP The Pretzel Bowl at Miller's Debbie S. falling in the creek Will you still love me tomorrow? Well, my father owns the place. ice-skating at Grant Park Fric and Frac; the Cliche's Clack heavy note writing Larry drinking apricot shampoo Egg hanging off the boardwalk Earl always getting stuck in the front on the way home senior guys and sophomore girls, forever Fritz and Lisa at the temple with Phil You’re pretty popular in E.R. cruising around Boogie B. living with Jer at McDonald s Karen jumping over the fence I’m not wrecked” Earl thinking Stephen C. was great in ninth grade Mark's vibrating chair scraping for weekend proof weekends at Grundy's giving stars for script kicking field goals in Math fainting at the Blood bank What do you want to do tonight?” tricycles in Freshman entrance Rock Rivalry psych sessions at Karen's rooting for the losers mass at Santini's But I’m still on probation.” WE GOT A STANDING OVATION!! a million chorus lessons” Cycling for action during the summer How we got home from the Beach Boys in the summer Dennis, Earl, and Fritz driving in the summer Going to Greenie's Softball games Halloween Party at Liberty Firehouse Getting kicked out of Freshman Football Games Home away from home at Chud's for the Guys Going out in Ruth's boat Applying to schools at College Day Newt, we’ll meet you at the Coach The Golden Roach The Twin Harps The mooring A quote from Jean, “Go tell Julie, go tell Julie The Auditorium blues 3rd period Not me man they don't dig me Orange Peels The Pink Robe JOHNNY TREMAIN fireplace social Social hour at 4:30 mass Did you put the ash tray in the sink” Mary had a little, tack Unbelievable Auto Maintenance Running on the logs Cheering tryouts The marching band costume committee meetings Charades and Killer Sigma Lambda’s best picnic The ferry Smitty leaving wheels with no engine mounts Girls invaded Doug's Bedroom Frank and a certain telephone pole or was it a certain tree” Boy Scout Overnights Stano’s space in his teeth I lost my contact! Randy thinking Carney's Basement was a bathroom Senior Rock Rivalry Betty's house Super Sunday's Strawberries Raising Joe's Room Bubbles IOK Fraternity Conflicts Harding kicking the curb Chasing Dean Which one’s Turner Sophomore Football 0-14, 1-17, 2-16 Norwegian Polka E.R. Rees. Freedom of the Press French Fries, Hamburger, and a Coke Greaser Concert Elvis 1 st in school rehearsals Gobbies Extras Greasers, Merrymen, Gangsters Minutemen Terry talking into his guitar at Entrance buying a bagel Bloody Mary's Grave our sister class trying to find an open bathroom our first sewing class you’re not leaving until I have all the scissors Hobbit House Parties at houses where parents were away Jimmy P. finally getting past diapers and pajamas during Rock Rivalry always complaining 7:00 trig classes mass pencil sharpening You are the SUNSHINE of my life Rock Rivalry Finale's cheering in puddles Annie always laughing doing layouts until 5:00 in the morning shifting jobs from one store to another Budget Buddies Everyone telling their driver ed. stories Grannisters vs. Elenians The one and only male chauvanist part of the class growing up Arroz Con Polio the super walk being looked up to crying R.R. night junior year the student parking lot doing reports the night before Megalopolis Report Social Studies Trips Nicky, you have detention getting friendlier to the ones you love the brick wall the crazy slumber parties in junior high SENIOR ACTIVITIES ABRAMOFF, BENNET — Lincoln Center Arts Club — 1; Photo. Club — 1; S.P.O. — 1; R.R. — 3. CAMPBELL, ANNE — National Honor Society — 2; R.R. — 4; Assistant Editor of ROCK; Gull Editor — 3; J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Basketball — 2; Var. Volleyball — 1; Var. Badminton — 2; Var. Softball — 2; Library Council — 3; First Aid Club — 1; Twir- ALIFFI, CARMEN — Sr. Chorus; Gull Photography; ROCK Business Committee; Prom Committee; Var. Cross Country — 1; Art Interpretation — 1; R.R. — 4; Band Chairman — 4. ling — 1; G.A.A. — 2; Girls Football — 3; Blood Doner. CARMAN, JOHANNA — Blood Donor; H.O.P.E. ALTI PAUL — Fr. Football; R.R. Ping-Pong; Volleyball; Golf. CARNEY, MICHAEL — Fr. Basketball — 1; Var. Football — 2; Var. Baseball — 2; R.R. — 4; Aux. Hall Cop. ANDREANO, BARBARA — French Club; H.O.P.E.; R.R. — 4; Entrance — 4; Art Interpretation — 3; Make-Up — 3; Backdrop — 1. CERASOLI, FRANK — R.R.; Var. Football — 2. ANSBACH, BRIAN — Var. Track — 2; Var. Cross Country — 1; J.V. Bowling — 1. CICERELLI, TONIANNE — Class Night — Chairman; R.R. Chairman — 1; R.R. — 3; Senior Play; Dramatics Club; Lincoln Center Arts Club. ANTONOPOULOS, PETER — Gull Photography Editor; E.R.S.O.S. — Pres.; Lincoln Center Arts Club; S.P.O. — 1; Senior Play — Stage Crew; Photo. Club; Key Club; R.R. Entrance; Stand. COHEN, JORDAN — Pres, and Drum Major; O.H.S. Marching Band V.P.; Students of Oceanside for Action; John Philip Sousa Band Award; O.H.S. Color Guard Instructor; Quarter Master; O.H.S. Concert Choir; Blood Donor; Wind Ensemble; Stage Band. BALDOCK, ARTHETTA — Rock Literary, Business; Library Council — 4; H.O.P.E. — 2, Secretary — 1; Dramatics Club; Chess Club; Spanish Honor Society; R.R. — 3; Songwriting — 3. CONFORTI, ROBERT — R.R. — 4; Stand — Chairman — 3; Fr. Football — 2. BARTH, KEITH — Photo. Club — 1; Sr. Band — 1; Sr. Play; First Aid Club — 1; Fr. Football — 1; R.R. — 4. CONNOR, BRIAN — R.R. — 4; Key Club — 4, Pres. — 1; Var. Cross Country — 3, Capt. — 1; Track — 3; Sr. Chorus — 3; Chess Club; Dramatics Club; Sr. Play; ROCK Staff; Gull Staff — 2; Musical — 2. BASILE, SUSANNE — Girls Football; Sr. Chorus — 3; H.O.P.E.; R.R. — 4; Entrance — 4; Make-Up Chairman — 3; Basketball — 2; Props — 2. CONROY, CHARLES — Chess Club; J.V. Track; Flea Market; Jr. Chorus; Bagel Salesman; Sr. Lounge; R.R. — 2; Basketball — 2. BEAUCHESNE, MICHAEL — Fr. Football; Var. Football. CONTALDI, GINA — Girls Football; H.O.P.E.; Art Club; ROCK Business Editor; Student Council — 1; Volleyball — 1; R.R. — 3. BEAUCHESNE, STEVEN — Fr. Football; Var. Football. BOWEN, LISA — R.R. — 2; Entrance — 2; Props. CORRENTI, LINDA — National Honor Society — 2; Gull — 3, Editor-in-Chief — 1; ROCK Literary Editor; Prom Chair.; R.R. — Entrance Chair. — 3; Key Club; Student Council; Lincoln Center Arts Club — 3; Dramatics Club; Sr. Chorus — 4; Hi-Y; Class Secre- BRAUN, KATHRYN M. — ROCK Staff; Library Council; First Aid Club; H.O.P.E.; Key Club; Intramural Volleyball; R.R. tary — 1; H.O.P.E. — 2, Vice-Pres. — 1; Blood Donor; Sound of Music; Sr. Play; Flea Market — 2; Girls Football — 2, Capt. — 1; South Pacific; S.P.O. — 1; YOUGO — 2; French Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society. BROLLY, LAURA — R.R. — 2; Entrance; Props; Volleyball; Basketball. COUGHLIN, THOMAS — Fr. Basketball; J.V. Basketball; Var. Bowling; Var. Golf; R.R. — 3. BRUNO, CATHY — R.R. — 4; Entrance — 4; Volleyball; Props. BRUUN, RICHARD — Youth Input Program; E.R.S.O.S. — Treasurer. COULON, STEPHEN — Fr. Baseball — 1; Fr. Football — 2, Capt.; Jr. Chorus — 2; Var. Football — 3; Var. Baseball — 3; H.O.P.E.; Hall Cop; Girls Football Coach; R.R. — 4. CAHILL, JAMES — J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Basketball — 2; Fr. Football. DAKE, DOUG DEAN — Fr. Football — 2, Capt. — 1; Fr. Baseball — 2; R.R. Overall Chair. — 1; Var. Football — 3; Var. Baseball — 1; Gull Co-Sports Ed. — 1; Gull Staff — 3; R.R. — 4; Hall Cop; Sr. Lounge Committee; Girls Football Coach — 1. CALLAGY, EILEEN — Prom Committee; T-Shirt Chairman; Flea Market; ROCK Art Staff; Gull Art Staff; Bagel Salesman — 2; R.R. — 4; Entrance — 4; Mural — 4; Props; Basketball — 3; Script — 2; Art Interpretation — 2. DECKER, LYNDA — Sr. Chorus — 2; H.O.P.E. — 3; Key Club — 1; Gull — 3, Art Editor — 1; Hi-Y; Lincoln Center Arts Club — 2; Dramatics Club; R.R. — 4; Mural Chairman — 3; Art Interp. — 3; 194 Girls Football — 2; ROCK Art Editor; Class Secretary — 1; Prom Committee; Flea Market; Musical — 1. DEMASI, NANCY — Rock Rivalry — 3; Entrance — 3; Props — 1; Artistic Interpretation — 2. DEMOTT, EDWARD — Fr. Track — 1; R.R. — 4. DEVER, DANIEL — Var. Track; Var. Cross Country; R.R.; Key Club. DONATO, THOMAS P. — R.R. — 4; Stand Construction — 3. DONOVAN, DENNIS — Sr. Band — 3. DONZA, THOMAS — Var. Baseball — 3; Var. Bowling — 1; J.V. Bowling — 2; Fr. Baseball — 2; R.R. — 4. DRESSLER, SUSAN — Rock Rivalry — 2. DUENAS, LEONOR — Spanish Honor Society; H.O.P.E. DUKINFIELD, BARBARA — R.R. — 1; Costumes — 1. EDGAR, MAUREEN — J.V. Hockey — 1; Class Secretary — 1; H.O.P.E. — 1; Library Council — 2; ROCK Literary Staff; Prom Committee; R.R. — 4; Stand — 3; Basketball — 1. FISHMAN, ANDREW — Track — 2; Cross Country — 1; Students Against Pollution — 1; Chess Club — 1; H.O.P.E. — 1; R.R. FITZPATRICK, LINDA — Prom Committee; R.R. — 3; Volleyball — 3. FRANCIS, JOHN H. — First Aid Club — 3; Youth Governing Board — 2; YOUGO — 1; Class Pres. — 2; R.R. — 4; Overall Chair. — 1. GALLO, NICHOLAS W. — Fr. Basketball — 2; J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Basketball — 2; Fr. Baseball — 1; Var. Baseball — 3; Var. Football — 1; YOUGO; Student Council — 3; R.R. — 4; Overall Chair. — 1. GIAMBRUNO, JOHN — R.R. Entrance; Stand. GILLIS, BRYAN — R.R. — 4; Basketball — 3; Entrance — 4. GIOE, PAUL — Track; R.R.; Stand; Entrance — 3. GOLDSTEIN, EDMUND — Fr. Track; Audio Visuals — 4, Capt. — 4; R.R. — 1; Announcement Squad — 3, Capt. — 3. GOTTCENT, THOMAS — Fr. Football — 1; J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Golf — 1; Blood Donor — 1; Hall Cop; Girls Football Coach — 1; Fr. Basketball — 1; Var. Football — 2; Gull; H.O.P.E.; R.R. — 4; Props Chairman. GREGORY, LIZ — H.O.P.E. — 1; R.R. — 4; Art Interpretation — 1; Homeroom Co-Capt. of Blood Donor Drive. GROSS, JOANNE — R.R.; Fr. Basketball; J.V. Volleyball — 1; J.V. Hockey — 1; Var. Hockey — 2; Var. Volleyball — 2; Var. Basketball — 3; Var. Softball — 2; G.A.A.; R.R. GROVER, CYNTHIA JOAN — Sr. Band — 2; J.V. Hockey — 2; Var. Hockey — 1; G.A.A. — 2; R.R. — 1. HACSI, KEITH — Var. Baseball. HANSEN, WILLIAM — First Aid Club; H.O.P.E.; Sr. Play; Homeroom Capt. of Blood Donor Drive; R.R. — 4; Songwriting. HARDING, THOMAS — Var. Football — 3; Fr. Football — 2; H.O.P.E. — 1; Blood Donor; Sr. Play — Stage Crew; R.R. — 4. HARDY, HEIDI — Sr. Chorus; R.R. — 3; Refreshments. HAWTHORNE, BARBARA — Girls Football; Library Council — 3; G. A.A. — 3; J.V. Basketball — 2; J.V. Softball — 1; Dramatics Club; J.V. Volleyball — 1; Prom Committee; ROCK Staff; Sr. Lounge Committee; Gull Staff; Sr. Play; Sr. Chorus — 2; Musical; H. O.P.E.; Pep Squad — 1; LEO Club; R.R. — 4. HEALY, JAMES J. — Fr. Basketball — 1; J.V. Basketball — 1; Fr. Football — 1; R.R. — 4. HENSHAW, ELIZABETH — Sr. Chorus — 3; Sr. Play; Lincoln Center Arts Club — 2; Musical — 3; Art Club — 1; Library Council — 1; R.R. HIBLER, JOHN — Track; Sr. Chorus — 2; Sr. Play; Sr. Blood Drive,-Boys Cheerleading — 2; R.R. — 4. HOLMGAARD, LISA — H.O.P.E.; Blood Donor; R.R. HUMES, TAMMY — Student Council — 1; ROCK Art Editor; H.O.P.E. — 1; R.R. — 4. HUTTNER, ANN — Library Council — 4; H.O.P.E. — 3; First Aid Club — 1; Sr. Play; Ping Pong Team — 1; R.R. — 3. IANNIELLO, BARBARA — Editor-in-Chief of ROCK; Class Pres. — 1; G.A.A. — 2; Overall R.R. Chair. — 3; Girls Football — 2; Student Council Pres. — 1, Rep. — 1; Sr. Play; YOUGO Pres. — 1, Rep. — 3; Var. Cheering — 1; J.V. Cheering — 2, Capt. — 1; Fr. Cheering — 1; Var. Badminton — 4; J.V. Softball; J.V. Basketball; S.P.O. — 1; Blood Donor; National Honor Society — 2; Spanish Honor Society — 2; Gull Reporter — 2; Library Council — 4, V.P. — 1,- Chorus — 1; Lincoln Center Arts Club — 4; Band — 2; Musical — 1; Dramatics Club — 2, V.P. — 1; Bagel Sales — 1; Law Day Repres. INDELICATO, MARIA — ROCK Photography Editor; Var. Cheering — 2, Capt. — 1; Fr. Cheering — 1; R.R. — 4; Spanish Honor Society; French Honor Society; Sr. Chorus — 2; Musical — 1; Sr. Play,- Dramatics Club; Prom Committee,- Sr. Lounge Committee; Lincoln Center Arts Club — 1; Flea Market — 2; Pep Squad — 1; Hi-Y — 1; PotPouri — 3; Gull — 1; Gull Sales; H.O.P.E.,- Bagel Sales,- LEO Club — 1. JARMUZ, CHRIS — Fr. Baseball; Fr. Basketball; Var. Baseball; J.V. Basketball; Var. Basketball; Var. Football; Key Club; LEO Club; Bagel Sales; First Aid Club; R.R. — 4. 195 JOHNSON, RUTH — Class Pres. — 1; Class V.P. — 1; Student Council — 2, Treasurer — 1; R.R. — 4; J.V. Volleyball — 1; J.V. Hockey — 1; Var. Hockey — 1; French Honor Society — 2; National Honor Society — 2; Gull Business Manager — 1. JONES, DEBORAH ANN — H.O.P.E.; G.A.A.; R.R. — 4; J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Basketball — 1; J.V. Volleyball — 1; J.V. Soft-ball — 1; Var. Softball — 2, Capt. JONES, SHERYL — R.R. Costumes. KELLY, JOAN — R.R. — 4; Entrance; Volleyball — 3; Basketball — 1. KUEHN, ROBERT — Var. Golf — 2; Var. Bowling — 1; Var. Cross Country — 1; J.V. Basketball — 1; J.V. Bowling — 1; R.R. — 3; Sr. Blood Drive. KUHNEL, KAREN — Var. Cheering — 1; J.V. Cheering — 1; Jr. Chorus; R.R. — 4; H.O.P.E.; ROCK Typing Co-Editor. LANNING, WILLIAM L. — Fr. Baseball — 1; Sr. Band — 3; R.R. — 3. LENNOX, RANDY — Var. Football — 3; Var. Track — 3; Fr. Football — 1; Fr. Track — 3; R.R. — 4; Basketball — 4. LEVENSON, ROY — Fr. Track; Var. Track; R.R. — 1. LEVINE, CHERYL — Fr. Entrance Chair.; R.R. — 3; Honduras Collections; Vietnamese Orphan Collections; ROCK Art Staff; ROCK Business Staff; H.O.P.E. LEVISON, LINDA — Jr. Chorus — 2; Jr. Band — 2; Sr. Band — 4; J.V. Softball — 1; J.V. Hockey — 1; Var. Hockey — 2, Capt. — 1; Var. Basketball — 3; Var. Softball — 3; R.R. — 4; G.A.A. — 3; Girls Football — 3, Capt. — 1. LOYER, DALE — J.V. Volleyball — 1, Capt.; Var. Volleyball — 1 ; Senior Blood Drive; G.A.A.; R.R. — 4. LUISI, MICHELE — R.R. — 2. MAGARELLI, VITO — Fr. Football — 2; Fr. Track — 2; Var. Track — 2;R.R.—4. MAHNKEN, JOHN — Fr. Track; Sr. Blood Drive; R.R. —4. MARTORELLA, ROSEANN — Sr. Blood Drive; R.R. — 4. MATTI, LISA — Library Council — 2; Intermural Volleyball — 1; R.R. — 3; Art Inter. — 2; Refreshment Sales — 3. McANULLA, TERENCE — Gull Staff — 1; ROCK Staff — 1; Bagel Sales; Flea Market — 1; R.R. — 1. McCARTHY, JANET — J.V. Hockey — 1; Var. Hockey — 1; Var. Volleyball; J.V. Basketball — 1; G.A.A. — 2; H.O.P.E.; Var. Soft-ball — 2; R.R. — 4. McGIVNEY, STEPHEN — Fr. Basketball — 1; J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Basketball — 2, Capt. — 1; Var. Golf; National Honor Society — 2; Sr. Lounge Chair.; Sr. Play; Bagel Sales; Flea Market — 2;R.R._ 4. MclNTYRE, DIANE — Basketball — 2; J.V. Softball — 1; J.V. Basketball — 1; R.R. — 3. MENKE, LISA — National Honor Society — 2; Spanish Honor Society — 1; Band Sec. Treas. — 2, V.P. — 1; Lincoln Center Arts Club — 4; H.O.P.E. — 2; Gull Editor-in-Chief — 1; Badminton Mgr. — 1; Library Council — 3; E.R.S.O.S.; Leo Club — 1; R.R. — 3. MICHAELS, GERARD — R.R. — 2. MIKES, DAVID — J.V. Track — 2; Var. Track — 1; Var. Soccer — 1; Stage Crew — 1; R.R. — 1. MILLER, JANE — ROCK Literary Staff; Class Treas. — 4; R.R. — 4; Track — 1; J.V. Softball — 1; Var. Volleyball — 1; Fr. Cheering — 1; J.V. Cheering — 1; Var. Cheering — 2, Capt. — 1; S.P.O. — 2; Sr. Chorus — 3; Prom Committee (Chair.). MILLER, MARK — Class V.P. — 2; R.R. Entrance Chair. — 3; National Honor Society — 2; Var. Football — 3, Capt. — 1; Var. Track — 3; Fr. Football — 2; Fr. Basketball — 1; Fr. Track — 2; Boys' State; Gull — 1; Dramatics Club — 1; Sr. Play; Key Club — 1; ROCK Literary Staff; Weight Training Club — 1; Bagel Sales — 1; Jr. Band — 2; Hall Cops — 1. MOODY, KENNETH — E.R.S.O.S.; Key Club; R.R.; Sr. Play — Stage Crew. MORRIS, JEAN — R.R. — 4. MURCH, DANA — J.V. Bowling — 1; Key Club — 2; R.R. — 4. MURPHY, ELAINE — ROCK Literary and Business Staffs; Student Council — 4, V.P. — 1; Bagel Sales — 1, Chair. — 1; Class Ring Chair.; Prom Committee; J.V. Volleyball; Var. Volleyball — 1; R.R. — 4; Gull Feature Editor. MUSCETTOLA, DOREEN — R.R. Entrance — 1. NAWRATH, MARYELLEN — J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Basketball — 2; Var. Softball — 3; Bagel Chair. — 1; Girls Football — 2; Spanish Honor Society; R.R.; H.O.P.E.; G.A.A. NICOLETTI, KATHY — H.O.P.E.; ROCK Literary Editor; LEO Club; R.R. NORWICK, MARYANN — J.V. Hockey; J.V. Softball — 1; Girls Football — 2; Student Council — 1; R.R. — 4; Var. Volleyball — 1. O LEARY, DAVID — Blood Donor; R.R. — 1. PEARSON, JAMES — Science Fair; Art Show; Business Fair; Var. Football — 2; Fr. Football — 1; R.R. — 4; Photo Contest; Bagel Sales; Flea Market. 196 PENTOLA, CATHERINE — Sr. Band — 1; Sec. of H.O.P.E. — 1; Blood Donation Committee Chair.; R.R. — 3. PERDICARO, CHARLES — Fr. Football — 1. PIZZICHEMI, FRANK — Cross Country — 1; J.V. Bowling — 1; Trock — 1; R.R. — 3. PROVOST, BETTY JEANNE — Sr. Band — 4; Sr. Chorus — 2; Gull — 1; Girls Football — 1; Blood Donor; R.R. — 4. RAPANARO, JO-ANN — Girls Football _ 1; R.R. _ 4. STOCKDALE, CAROL ANNE — Student Council — 1; R.R. — 4; Sr. Chorus — 3; French Honor Society — 2; H.O.P.E. — 1; Gull — 4; Gull News Editor and Features Editor — 1; ROCK Literary Staff. STRAUB, SUSAN — ROCK Typing Co-Editor; Var. Hockey — 1; Var. Softball — 1; Blood Donor; H.O.P.E.; R.R. — 4. TOBET, MICHAEL — Var. Football — 2; Sr. Chorus — 1; Cross Country — 1; Var. Track — 2; R.R. — 4. TURNER, EUGENE — Fr. Basketball — 2; J.V. Basketball — 1; Var. Golf — 1; Bagel Salesman — 1; R.R. — 4. RASMUSSEN, BARBARA — J.V. Softball; Bowling; Girls Football-Blood Donor; Student Council; R.R. — 4. REISERT, PATTI — Var. Softball — 3, Capt. — 1; Var. Volleyball — 1; Girls Football — 3; R.R. — 4; Basketball — 4. RICHARD, GERARD — Var. Golf; Fr. Basketball — 1; Blood Donor; R.R. — 4. RIEDER, CHRISTINE — Fr. Volleyball; J.V. Volleyball; G.A.A. — 2; R.R. — 4; ROCK Business Staff. RIZZO, FRED — Var. Baseball — 1; Var. Bowling — 1; R.R. — 1. ROMANO, MARIA — H.O.P.E., Pres. — 2; Var. Hockey — 2; R.R. — 1. ROMERO, MARY — J.V. Cheerleading — 1; R.R. — 4; Choreography Chairman — 3; Girls Basketball — 4. ROSELLA, ROBERT — R.R. — 1. SANDANO, MICHAEL — Fr. Football — 2; Var. Football — 3; R.R. — 4; Props; Volleyball — 4. SANTINO, ROSEMARIE — Gull Staff — 3; Teachers Secretary — 4. SARGEANT, JOHN STEVEN — Fr. Football; Var. Football. SASLOFSKY, DEBBIE — R.R. — 3. SCHAFFER, DEBBIE — H.O.P.E. — 1; Gull — 1; R.R. — 4; Choreography Chairman — 4. SCHUERMANN, KEN — Var. Football — 3; Sr. Band — 1; Sr. Play; R.R. — 3. SIMETI, JOHN — Var. Baseball — 4; Fr. Baseball — 2; Class Secretary — 1; J.V. Basketball — 1; Fr. Basketball — 1; R.R. — 1. SMITH, JIM — Var. Football — 2; Fr. Football — 1; Fr. Baseball — 2; R.R. — 4; Student Council; S.P.O.; Class Vice-Pres.; Band — 1; Chorus — 2; Hall Cops; Bagel Salesman. STANO, FRANK — Fr. Basketball — 2; Var. Golf — 1; Bagel Salesman; R.R. — 4. WALKER, JUDY — R.R. Costumes; R.R. — 3. WARNER, CLAUDIA — J.V. Hockey — 2; Var. Hockey — 2, Capt.; Var. Softball — 3; Var. Basketball — 3; R.R. — 4. WETHERELL, JOY — Badminton — 2; Jr. Band — 2; Sr. Band — 2; Jr. Chorus — 1; R.R. — 4. WHITE, DANIEL — Musical; Sr. Play — Stage Crew; R.R. — 1. WILCOX, DIANE — J.V. Softball; R.R. — 4. PAULF ILLY H, BARjygA H SHERYL J. GINA C RANDY L. CHERYL L. CARMEN A MICHAEL S JANET M EDITOR'S NOTE This is the last page to be completed for the Bicentennial Edition of the Rock. I have been delaying and avoiding this page from deadline to deadline knowing that it would officially bring to a close an important portion of our senior year. This is the culmination of hundreds of hours of work, weekends planning layouts, all night marathons, headaches, worries, conflicts, photographers without film, and more, but an end result of overall satisfaction. My staff and I have lived from deadline to deadline. Each page which was compiled and so completed a phase of our senior year. Then all of a sudden the yearbook work was ended and so was three quarters of our last year in high school. The yearbook responsibilities started sooner than expected with an early June 15, 1975, first deadline. We had no summer to haggle over themes. A staff meeting was called at which time we discussed, battled, and expanded upon many possible ideas. We realized we could not overlook the obvious — that our country was celebrating its 200th birthday. How could we pass up this meaningful event which would be observed all over our nation? All in agreement, we accepted the theme and proceeded to develop and interpret the year 1776 in our own way. We were extremely fortunate to be a financially well-off class. Four years of hard work helped to increase our coffers so that we were able to add something special and different to our yearbook. Our senior pictures are in color, a parchment section and other special effects have been included all to enhance the quality of the finished product. A good deal of the yearbook is a direct reflection of the editor’s likes and dislikes, but she must never forget the purpose behind the yearbook, to contain the pleasureable and unforgettable moments of four high school years so that whenever the covers of the book are opened each student will experience a time of nostalgia. She must take into account the preferences of material which the student body have while she is paginating”, for she is their representative. An editor hopes to produce the best possible yearbook. This year we had an extremely talented staff of editors. My Assistant Editor, Annie Campbell, was an organizer, writer, as well as a dear, true friend. Annie was always there when I needed her for last minute calls, errands, articles — you name it. Her constant support made the rough times seem more bearable. My Photography Editor, Maria Indelicato, went beyond the realm of her responsibilities and took on other positions. She assisted greatly in the little, but important, projects that complete a yearbook. I had an excellent Art Staff under the direction of Art Editors, Tammy Humes and Lynda Decker. Gina Contaldi, our Business Manager, kept up the financial end of the book. There was never a question in our minds that funds would never be sufficient. My Literary Editors, Linda Correnti and Kathy Nicoletti, added a touch of professionalism through their journalistic articles. Karen Kuhnel and Susan Straub, Typing Editors, took care of the tedious last minute typing jobs, which add the finishing touches to each page. I really enjoyed working with these talented people and in the end result we have not only a product of all our combined efforts, but have gained a certain respect and friendship with one another. How can I end the Editor’s note from my heart without again expressing my appreciation, love and respect, for the man who got us started; our yearbook advisor, Mr. Honig. He was always offering advice and gave the kind of support needed to stimulate us to turn out the best possible job. He always kept the pressure on us for he knew this would be a unique and challenging yearbook from the very beginning. Thank you for being there when we needed you. Thanks America — for the theme! 203 204 PATRONS THE ABRAHAM FAMILY THE ALIFFI FAMILY MS. RUTH BALDOCK KEITH PAUL GEORGE BARTH 76 MR. and MRS. GEORGE BRAUN THE BROCKS MR. and MRS. LEWIS COHN MR. EDWARD T. CROWLEY and FAMILY THE FITZPATRICK FAMILY MR. FORBES HOLLY HANSEN 73 MR. and MRS. SIEGFRIED HANSEN THE HAWTHORNE FAMILY SUSAN and JEFFREY HERSCHENHOUS MR. and MRS. GERALD HONIG MR. and MRS. GEORGE F. HOWARD, JR. HUMES FAMILY BARBARA IANNIELLO 76 MRS. ALICE KEARNS MR. and MRS. HAROLD A. JAFFE MR. and MRS. BERNARD LEVINE MR. and MRS. C. McANULLA JOY McANULLA ’90 MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM MENKE MR. and MRS. JOSEPH MICHAELS MR. and MRS. ROBERT D. MORSE THEMURCH FAMILY JAMES PEARSON 76 MR. and MRS. JOHN C. RIEDER, JR MR. and MRS. RONALD ROHIN THE SCHAEFER FAMILY SEV THE STRAUB FAMILY MR. and MRS. WILLIAM TERESCO BETTY TRAPNELL THE TURNERS MR. and MRS. L. VANDEWATER MR. and MRS. MILTON WARREN THE O. WHITE FAMILY A The Ahrens Family Carmen Aliffi '76 B Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Babst Sr. 71 James Robert Babst Jr. ‘91 Keith Barth (Go Navy) 76 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bishop Mr. Buckery c Catherine Carney 67 Helen and Tom Carney Joe Carney 74 Mike Carney 76 Cheryl 76 Chi Sigma Sorority Chrissy Abut Patty Barbaro — Treasurer Kathy Castagnaro — Historian Teresa Cinque — Sergeant at Arms Barbara Comisky Gail Conforti — Historian Kim Kakereka Terri Kaminskas Linda Kate Maria Landeras — Vice President Karen Leonetti Maureen McTague — President Tricia Murphy Karen Olewnicki Jeanne Racioppi — Recording Secretary Linda Schaeffer Lisa Shamroth Joannie Ward Mary Ellen West Cathy Zubelik Susan Zubelik — Corresponding Secretary Chrissy 76 The Cosenza Crowd Mr. Stephen Coulon 76 D Dean and Carol 76 Mrs. Deutschman Donz 76 J. C. Dragone 64 E Mrs. Eiberson Mr. Estridge F Ms. Faucher BOOSTERS Mr. Faulkner Fred and Dino Fritz 76 G Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gallo Nicholas Gallo 76 John Giambruno 76 Bryan Gillis 76 Laurie Gleason 74 The Goodspeed Family Lorraine Guerin 70 H Bill Hansen 76 Barbara Hawthorne 76 Helen ‘63 Marc and Steven Honig I listen hard but could not see T.C. Inner Peace and Truth J Just One Victory 76 K Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keenan Best of luck to the Seniors — Mark Kenney Bobby Kuehn 76 Miss Kunz L Leaving Friends is not easy — Kathy Braun Link RRB 76 1 M David Mahnken 75 The Mahnken Family Mr. and Mrs. George Markowsky M.C. — Deserted the Guys 76 William Henry Menke Jr. 72 Mike 76 and Cindy 75 Mike and Barbara 76 Jani Miller The Miller Family Mark Miller 76 Dana Murch 76 Stephen Murphy ’83 O Omicron Delta Sorority Colleen Burte Carole Campbell — Pres. Paula Cardonaro Ginny Conklin — Treas. Mary Corrigan Erin Gallagher Caroline Henshaw Michele Koperweis Bernie Lynch Alice Mahnken — Sergeant at Arms Diane McMahon Carol Moody Linda Reisert —Vice President Bianca Romano Joyce Schatzle Lori Shamroth — Secretary Cindy Sykes Carol Rapanaro — Historian Cathy Rogale Michele Violonga Nanay Visone — Sergeant at Arms Karen Zappala P Arthur Pearson ’81 Madeline Pearson 75 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Pearson Cathy Pentola 76 R Michael Rieder '80 Robert Rieder '80 S Mr. and Mrs. Sands Scottie Sands Class of '92 Patty Sayer Mrs. Selvaggio Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith Susan Straub 76 Joan, Billy and Billie Swift T Tough Darts 76 Eugene Turner 76 V The Vito Family W Mr. and Mrs. Howard Walsh Carolyn Walker '87 Helen and Robert Walker Jess Walker '92 Robert Walker Jr. '84 Claudia Warner 76 Miss Sandy Weinstein Mr. Wetherell Diane Wilcox 76 Sarah Wipfler We, The ROCK Staff Would Like to Thank CAROL STUDIOS for Their Everlasting Guidance and Excellent Photography SINCERELY Barbara Ianniello Editor-in-Chief Anne Campbell Assistant Editor Maria Indelicato Photography Editor Linda Correnti Literary Editor Kathy Nicoletti Literary Editor Lynda Decker Art Editor Tammy Humes Art Editor Gina Contaldi Business Manager Susan Straub Typing Editor Karen Kuhnel Typing Editor ORATUU;-, Class of 76 'Vp «SM- CONTALDI HERBSTMAN — FINE JEWELRY — DIAMONDS 68 BOWERY — 155 CANAL ST. Room 4 New York, N.Y. 10013 Your Hosts The Colwells Congratulations Class of 76 A Special Congratulations to OUR OWN BOBBY KUEHN KATHY PENTOLA JOHN MAHNKEN LY9-I222 Established 1910 CHARLES KRULL SON, INC. Plumbing and Heating Contractors 338 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway, N.Y. I 1518 Jitter men (from left to right) HANGING — J. Carrigon, J. Monti V. Mirobelli. STANDING — M. Carney, T. Coughlin, B. Kuehn, J. Peorson, J. Hibler, B. Conner, M. Sondono, E. Del Giorno, L. Summer, M. Miller, D. Dever, Ken Schuermon. KNEELING — F. Pizzichemi, T. Donzo, R. Lennox, N. Gallo, T. Gottcent, F. Stano, S. Coulon, V. Mogarelii, F. Cerasoli, E. De Mott, T. McAnulla MISSING — J. Smith, J. Kelly, R. Cerasoli, B. Keane, M. Tobet, J. Vito. EAST ROCKAWAY HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION President................ 1st Vice President...... 2nd Vice President....... Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer ............... Historian................ 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