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

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 €tfU iJRcc (XUMfy School fyl nitm $tee School QLi l iict J cecm 'J venu 8aU PRoc cOMKty, JWM. 44548 £{ 546 887-3444 Superintendent Michael A. Maiden Principal Robert Parry Assistant Principal Edward Crowley June, 198 Assistant Principal Gerald Honig Dear Students, The Class of '84 leaves East Rockaway High School at a time when American education is under attack from many sides. Studies do point to lowered SAT scores, the need for college remedial courses in basic skills and to many thousands of high school graduates who are unemployable and functionally illiterate. Into that rather dismal setting come some bright rays of hope as the Class of '84 enters the world. Many of your classmates have distinguished themselves and brought credit to the school. You have achieved a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist, several Regents scholarship winners and successful Mathlete, Mock Trial and It's Academic teams. Many graduates have been accepted into fine colleges while others have solid p.lans to start careers in the business, health and art worlds. Unfortunately, others in the class have either set no personal goals , or have closed their options by failing to succeed in either a strong academic program or in a vocational program at BOCES or at East Rockaway High School. They may become a part ovf the nation at risk described by the National Commission ontExce1lence•in Education. havesjjeen successful in sports, drama, publications, academic pursuits and Rock -Rivalry. The.real challenge lies in applying the skills learned in school to opportunities in college or in 4 career. Aim high in setting personal goals. True success in life m some contribution to society. We will attempt to keep in touch wit gress in the coming years. We will ities and many of us will remember t spot in our hearts. Good luck. ■ W V r HRI v, JPF As a class, you leave with many memories of class achievements. You Barry Akrongold Albert Kachmoski Richard Meagher

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MR. GERALD HDNIG In his first year serving E. R. H. S. as assistant principal, Mr. Honig has proven to be an extremely effective administrator. His ability to handle even the most serious of challenges along the journey have earned him the respect and admiration that he deserves. Mr. Honig’s good humor and positive attitude have helped to make the class of ’8-4’s trip through East Rockaway High School both enjoyable and rewarding. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION On a regular basis, the Board of Education meets to discuss significant topics regarding changes and improvement in the East Rockaway School District. All of their proposals have been made for the benefit of the student body. Unfortunately, this year marks the last year of service for 3-year President, RoseMarie Brande, and two other respected members, Dolores Maggio, and Al Kachinowski, Thanks to their time and concern are extended to all the members of the Board from the Class of 1 984, as well as the whole student body. PTA The Parent Teachers Association is a group of devoted individuals who give of themselves to benefit the students of ERHS. Their continued support through scholarships, and the always memorable Rock Rivalry Journal, has proven to be irreplaceable to the Senior Class of 1 984. The time and effort that each member of the PTA dedicates to the students is always of great value for the entire community as a whole. 21

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MR. CHARLES McANULLA ... official E.R.H.S. writing paper . . . says hello in sign language . . . run it . . . journalism jargon . . . dares to be different . . . thinks fun is going through newspaper after newspaper after newspaper . . . MRS. DIANA FRIEDMAN Distinct vocabulary . . . unique wit . . . MADAME FRIEDMAN . . . well respected . . . tells anecdotes about her French teachers . . . attributes “bizarre things to “the kid or to monks . . . 23 ENGLISH MISS DOREEN BELLI Sophomore on ERHS teaching staff . . . small in stature . . . great spirit . . . jocularity serves as an asset . . . MRS. MADELINE PROVIDENTE Prov . . . called chicken legs by her former students . . . zany, wicked witch striped stockings ... F. Scott Fitzgerald . . . adores her son Matthew . . . compassionate teacher .. . HA, HA. Shakespeare . . . MRS. JEAN CLARK Inexheustable reservoir of energy . . . inclination and ability to discuss — virtually anything! . . . has vast knowledge of geography . . . the kilted kid . . . Scotland and Ireland are not the same country . . . . strives for growth and development of young minds . . . MR. THEODORE KESSEL Teacher who prepares students for the future . . . strict or lenient . . . teaches English to 7th and Qth graders . . .