East Rockaway High School marks 90th Rock Rivalry with student performances East Rockaway High School celebrated the 90th year of its Rock Rivalry tradition on March 13, highlighted by the event’s signature “Entrance” performances.
Each class spent weeks preparing original productions featuring storylines, music, choreography, costumes and elaborate sets created entirely by students. The performances were staged twice — once for the student body and again for families — before the final results were announced.
The senior class took first place in this year’s competition, followed by the sophomores, juniors and freshmen. Rock Rivalry, first created in 1936 as a fundraiser for the school’s athletic department, has grown into one of East Rockaway’s most cherished traditions, showcasing student creativity, teamwork and school pride each year.
This year’s entrance performances included “Tiki Turmoil” by the freshmen, “Bourbon Street Never Sleeps” by the sophomores and “A Tale of Flame and Frost” by the juniors.
The senior class earned first place with its entrance performance, “How We Trained Our Vikings.” Sophomores placed second, followed by juniors and freshmen
