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

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MA THEM A TICS MRS. LAURA DAY Taught us 7th grade math—“Now we’ll read the bigger numbers” -patient—warm smile. MR. GERALD HONIG Understanding—bails ROCK editors out of tight situations liked college courses and professors made math 12 easy—Dodger fan since 1947—very trusting. MR ALVIN KALLMAN Taught us 9th grade science ‘take it away weighed the value of our work—very prompt and precise — knows what he is talking about. MR JOSEPH VALLONE Most calm makes geometric figures come alive—experiments with new desks—holds memorable help classes. MR JOHN RYAN Booming voice familarizes younger students to mathematical concepts—known for firm hold over cafeteria study halls—quick wit. 16

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ENGLISH MRS. IRIS HALFORD “Friends, Romans, and Countrymen”—always ready for an argument new dramatics teacher made English II fun through “wild stories”—fan of Herman's Hermits— Dickon’s admirer. MRS. MARION HOWARD Always found in a different room—in a fog in the morning loves animals and animal noises —conscientious likes to knit new Senior Flay advisor. MRS. FRIEDAJAFFE New England frequenter—loves the theater short and energetic fantastic dancer sports participant—“Hamlet”. V MISS PHY LLIS KIPP “You owe me time”—strict but pleasant—hails from Oyster Bay—enjoys reading and tennis—drives a new Plymouth Satellite convertible. XV

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HISTORY M R EDWA RI) CROW LEY Noted for mimeographed worksheets—strict but patient—cool and calm—ice skater—interested in his students—understanding and helpful. MR. THOMAS FORBES Backbone of our football team—strong and rugged —shy smile—respected disciplinarian swimming instructor—our eighth grade idol—sarcastic remarks. MR RUDOLPH LINN Sarcastic wit—“up stairway only” -icy stare—fresh air fanatic—wears sunglasses in the dark -only person in the country to understand the Federal Reserve System—ingratiating smile. MR. HOWARD X. POLLOCK Reader of personal notes—corny joke teller—bowling advisor—likes his glasses clean—famous East Rockaway author— enjoys speaking at assemblies. MR. JACK RICHERT Stout and sturdy—good natured—our sister class advisor—former football player—now coaches our frontline—always remembered for Rock Rivalry pep talk. MRS. ALICE ROSEN Smart dresser—distinct speaking manner—enjoys classroom baseball gave us good back ground for future history in seventh grade XVII