Mattituck High School - Reflector Yearbook (Mattituck, NY)

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Dedication Characterized by a warm and genuine smile, he can often be found well after three, in his room, helping students or correcting exams. Since his arrival at Mattituck High School just seven years ago, has stood out as an example of what teaching can be. His methods and his manners are simple, direct and effective. He usually accomplishes more in one day than some do in a week, because every lesson is carefully thought out, every contingency is planned for. He maintains a forward, definite motion in his teaching, and can (sometimes) make even involved calculus interesting. But he is by no means a merciless taskmaster. His concern and his respect for his students are qualities appreciated and reciprocated by others, including his peers. Even with the new burden of early-morning feedings, he has remained capable and fresh each day, perplexing students as to how anyone could be so awake at eight o’clock in the morning. His enthusiasm for his alma mater is evidenced by his involvement with both the home and traveling Mathlete teams, and by his participation on numerous faculty committees over the years. He has pushed us often beyond what we believed were our capabilties and has shown us what we really can do. He has not been a teacher as much as he has been someone to learn from. And so we, the class of 1987, with continuing respect and appreciation dedicate the 1987 Relector to Mr. Dennis Deerkoski. P.S. These are the answers we came down with ... 2