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

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EAST ROCKAWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EAST ROCKAWAY, N.Y. NEVIN L. JUDD Principal - Rhame Avenue School WILLIAM K. LOUIS Superintendent WILLIAM A. BERG Principal - High School JOHN A. RUCKDESCHEL Principal - Centre Avenue School M. DOUGLAS SACKMAN Director - Pupil Personnel High School Class of 1968 East Rockaway High School East Rockaway, New York Dear Seniors: You have reached the threshold of your future. In June, you will have completed your high school education. While you happily anticipated the prospect of greater independence, you must also accept the responsibility this new freedom involves. You are challenged to seek answers to questions your parents and their generation have been unable to resolve. How can we insure world peace? How can we best cope with the population explosion? How can we avoid polluting the air and water so vital to our existence? How can you find success and happiness in this increasingly complex world? Notice the change in pronouns. The pursuit of happiness is a personal matter. The other questions involve working with others. Your success in the years to come will depend upon how much you carry away from these halls: the knowledge you have gained here: the character you have developed: your ability to apply that knowledge and character to the resolution of problems. We believe that you have been well prepared. We share the pride of your families and friends and extend to you our best wishes for a lifetime of success and achievement. Sincerely. William A. Berg Principal WAB:ms

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DR. WILLIAM K. LOUIS Four years ago a new face was seen in the halls of East Rockaway High School. This was the face of Dr. William K. Louis, Superintendent of Schools. There was naturally much concern about the change of hands in this important position of administration. What would happen when a new administrator took office? How would East Rockaway High School react? These questions have since been answered. Our school has continued to maintain its standards of education under the capable leadership of Dr. Louis. We feel sure that with his help. East Rockaway High School will constantly move toward bigger and better things. ADMINISTRATION MR. WILLIAM A. BERG When you have a problem or seek advice, all you have to do is enter the principal's private hideaway. There is always a friendly smile welcoming you. While, in most schools, student complaints never reach the principal, Mr. Berg assures everyone a fair trial. Perhaps the best thanks would be the hope that our principal will continue to find the time for each individual in our school. to

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WANTED Mr. M. Douglas Sackman, for aiding and abetting the students of East Rockaway High School as Director of Pupil Personnel. Held: For suppressing student uprisings. Reward: Unending dedication to the student body and community. Mr. Henry Freund, for dedicating himself to East Rockaway High School as Dean of Students and Student Council advisor. Held: For effectively filling his position as a firm disciplinarian. Reward: Helping our school progress to its present status. STANDING: Mr. Dana Anderson Treasurer. Dr. William K. Philip Cody, Mr. Thomas Doherty. Mr. William Brown. Mr. Louis Clerk. Mr. Abraham Regan Attorney. SEATED: Mr. Harry Bunting President. MISSING: Mr. Raymond Lodge. BOARD OF EDUCATION The senior class, in accordance with the entire student body, wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the Board of Education. Although the work of these men is for the most part behind the scenes, they are dedicated to working toward the contin- ual betterment of our school and its facilities. The many transformations our school has witnessed under their administration make ours a high school in which we should take pride. 12