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

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Dr. William K. Louis Administrative Insights What exactly is your new job this year? ‘ It's a little bit of everything. I’m known as the Assistant Principal, instead of Pupil Personnel Director. I consider myself the “First Sergeant in the Army.” In the administration of any complex organization, such as that of East Rockaway High School, the passing of the buck must stop somewhere, and in the words of Dr. William k. Louis, “It stops with me. It would be presumptuous of us to attempt to list ali of the qualifications and accomplishments of our superintendent. Instead, we prefer to view Dr. Louis from the standpoint of our social and professional contacts with him. From personal experiences, we can state unequivocably, that he is a warm, friendly human being, whose door is always open to those who need him. His wise and patient advice has also enabled us to avoid some of the pitfalls and mistakes of high school students. We hope that our successors w ill have an opportunity to meet and work with Dr. Louis, the man, as well as the administrator. We are sure it will be a rewarding and enlightening experience. Board Of Education SITTING LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Peter Hughes, Mrs Carol Leahy, Mr Earl Cole, Mr William Brown STANDING LEFT IORIGII1: Dr William Louis, Mr. Dana Anderson. Missing: Mr Harry Bunting.

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Thank You Mr. Fisher The beginning of our freshman year was filled with apprehension and mixed emotions. We were boys and girls faced suddenly w ith the prospect of becoming men and women. We needed a firm, guiding hand, and found it in the person of Mr Fisher Despite his brief tenure, Mr. Fisher showed us how to fight and work for what we wanted and what we thought was right. These concepts, which will receive their severest test as we leave Oz and move on to En rald City, are our backbones for lifejR! On behalf of all of Us, we wish to express our gratitr dl and appreciation for all his efforts and consideration. Mr. Severino And Mr. Wetherell Dorothy: Are vou good w itches or bad w itches? ff vTL J Answer: We re not any w itches at all; we're your 1972 yearbookadvisors! Dorothy: Oh You two must be Mr Severino an dMr ethert 11, who hav faithfully guided the Cla s of 1972 in the successful production o| our fantasy t rip through the I and of Oz Do you have anv final advice before we depan Answer: FOLL P fifE “YELLO BRICK ROAD! Mr. Peter Fisher Mr. Richard Wetherell iK y,.r| iflfi. -■Ur” if Mr Martin Severino

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How about the new pass fail system? Great! However, what a child needs is a push, especially for a subject pertaining to life. But as far as an elective goes, it should be pass or fail.” What do you think of small schools? “1 love small schools. Students have the opportunity to really get to know their advisors and teachers.” How do the students of today compare with those of twenty-five years ago? “I find today’s students much brighter and more concerned. They’re also more honest. However, I feel they’re hurting themselves in appearance. I would like them to leave the school with the ability to do well and become successful. Their dress might hurt their chances in the future.” Mr. Henry Freund Our interviews also brought us to the office of the new Dean of Students, Mr. Edward Crowley. We found a man happy with his administrative work and one who enjoys making decisions. No changes in dicipline policy are forseen, unless problems arise. Mr. Crow ley is constantly looking for new ideas. He feels the pass fail courses are great innovations, but is disappointed with the results of computer program scheduling. Looking back on his old pasition as head of the social studies department, Mr. Crowley finds that he misses teaching. He hopes that someday he will have time as Dean of Students to return to the classroom. Thanks for the on-the-spot interview-, Mr. Crow ley, and the best of luck in your new office. Mr. Edward Crowley 13