LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL 1959 REUNION

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John Mirino		12/Aug/2002:14:28:33
Class of 1975

tena arens dabour		28/Jul/2002:11:49:49
would love to hear from any graduates from the class of "52

michelle doorey		13/Jun/2002:02:54:48
hi i really like your page! im actually surfing the net to find out information on the fashion between the 1950s and 1970s for a school assignment. so far i have been unsuccesful and was wondering if any of you could send me an e-mail about what the fashion was like back then and how it influenced your nation and if anyone had any old pictures i could use it would be ver much aprreciated!! thanks a bunch and i hope to hear from someone soon! michelle

george maringer		03/Jun/2002:16:59:42
Hello fellow classmates of '59. It seems like only yesterday when I last saw everyone at the reunion. In that short time I have retired, moved to Florida and enrolled in the Graduate program in Architecture at Florida International University. Hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to our next re- union( God willing ).

Cathy	Hewlett High School Alumni	17/May/2002:16:10:27
OOPS! The right URL for the page is http://www.geocities.com/hewlettalumni Thanks!

Cathy Novick	Hewlett High School Alumni	17/May/2002:00:32:30
Can you fix the link on the main page for Cedarhurst Streets? I would really like to see it! Thanks, Cathy

Tom Holloway		07/May/2002:20:35:20
I graduated in '69 and live in CT. I guess that makes me a youngster! What's new everybody?

Andra	http://www.american-quarter-horses.org/	15/Apr/2002:08:13:37
Superior site. I loved it.

Cathy Novick	Hewlett High School Alumni	01/Apr/2002:18:58:57
I've started up a new Hewlett High School alumni page at http://www.geocities.com/hewlettalumni I hope people can contribute photos, memories, names of alumni, reunion info, and any other useful information! Thanks

Jim Nagourney		24/Dec/2001:16:03:14
Happy Holidays to all. I am living in Las Vegas these days and would love to hear from anyone or to see you if you come here (which everyone eventually does) Jim Nagourney '59

Jim Nagourney		24/Dec/2001:16:01:15

Barbara Freifeld		18/Nov/2001:04:30:53
Good to read message from Richard . There are plenty of LHS and area residents still in area who recall facts and stories. Don't know how to get them to tell their stories for many to enjoy. Local newspapers, Nassau herald and South Shore Record sometimes have " history " columns. Women in League of women Voters and members of the various Senior centers too would probably like to share their stories. Someone related to Mary McConnell Abbott, class of 1941 , is seeking information. Contact Barbara Kaustaklis, daughter, if you can help. Kausfam@earthlink.net. Thanks. Meteorite shower tonight and am now on way to view it.

Richard Edelson		12/Nov/2001:10:58:06
Dear All, I happened to have a few free minutes aat my computer and had the LHS web site come up- you really have done a wonderful job. Now that all 3 of our children and their spousees are living in New York we are abit more interested in our New York roots. We did manage to visit the Five Towns and were impressed as to how well everything has been kept up but honestly it had a very differeent feel. I enjoyed seeing the ski pictures of Bob Lewitt and would hope to meet some Lawrencians on the slopes. Otherwise we still lead a very busy life in Washington and look forward to things coming back towaard normal after Sept. 11.

Drew		24/Oct/2001:11:30:45
love your site! Do you know of some links with entertainment, humor, fun? We link to sites with new information and entertainment. please visit http://www.ChangingLINKS.com suggest a site.

Marc Weiss	Marc Weiss Catering -&- Decadent Desserts	10/Aug/2001:09:59:07
I've launched my new CATERING Website! 10% off to all Lawrence Alumni!! Stop by today and visit! I cater in the Long Island-New York Area!! See you all soon -Marc

Carol Goldfarb		21/Jul/2001:20:03:28
My unmarried name was Carol Goldfarb and is now Carol Sadoff. The other 2 messages I sent in the guestbook cut off my maiden name.

Carol Sadoff (Goldfa		21/Jul/2001:19:59:50
Since I graduated from Lawrence H.S. I have married and have 2 grown children. I recently retired from the school system in North Carolina. I would love to hear from anyone who may remember me.

Carol Sadoff (Goldfa		21/Jul/2001:19:58:05
I was so excited to find this site but at the same time I was disappointed to find out that I had missed a 1959 reunion. Is it possible to still obtain a 1959 yearbook?

cathy stein		12/Jul/2001:17:21:03
Hello!! I am on the committee for Lawrence 30th reunion (August 4 at the Omni Diner). First, I want to tell you how awesome your website is! One of our classmates, Alan Bluman, has created a web site for us and it is so much fun!! Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions as to good giveaways we could have at the reunion? Is there a person at the high school who would have information like this? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Cathy Miller-Stein		21/Jun/2001:22:27:51
This is so much fun, reading what other grads have written! Our class of '71 is having our 30th reunion this August 4 in the Omni Diner in Uniondale. It has been great connecting with people I haven't spoken to in years and others who I only knew superficially but who I wanted to get to know! I am really looking forward to this event and so I hope lots of my classmates will come!

Alan Bluman		21/Jun/2001:13:54:29
Class of '71

Robert Friedman		19/Jun/2001:17:14:55
Class of 1981.

john m. weil		17/Jun/2001:20:51:06
Am I the last survivor of the class of 1931 which seem to have gone with the pterodactyls! From that era, I possess afew remaining feathers such as year books of several classes starting with 1929.FYO Your "old" school was the "new" school that opened as I was graduated from the OLD yellow brick school on Central Avenue. Cecil C. MacDonald was Principal then. A fine man. L.V. Dodd was science teacher. Among the best of very many I've had over the 70 years since those years. It has been a rather unusual life. I suppose everyone's is. Among many things, I have worked for Carnegie Hall, US Army Air Corps(WWII), SED at Los Alamos on the ABomb, and after 29 more years, retired from IBM (20 years ago) earned a BSME and M.S. Have had 3 wives,(noneconcurrently) and 3 kids. As a student at Lawrence, I was called "Suzie" by the clas. To this day remember the horror of it and can understand thoroughly gunplay in the schools. It has a denigrating effect and took me many years to recover.

Steve Miller		04/Jun/2001:23:00:15
Every so often I go to the LHS web site and read the names of those I went to school with.I am sorry I was unable to attend the last reunion.I am not certain how many people recall who I am since I attended another school the last 2 years of high school.Perhaps,the next one.It's great how so many of you remained in touch with one another all these years.

john m. weil	long gone	16/May/2001:22:57:32
I was graduated with the class of 1931. Yes, 1931. I flunked English so I was "left back". Should have finished in 1930. I lived at 14 Weston Place in Lawrrence with my parents and sister. Prior to that, we lived in an apartment house on the corner of Central Avenue and "the Turnpike" a red brick 4 story bldg. Mr Gregorius ran the corner drug store on the street floor. The "new" high school near Rock Hall where we ice skated every winter was completed in 1932, so I attended and graduated from the yellow brick building on Central Avenue halfway between turnpike and Lawrence Avenue where L.I.R.R. sat, on edge of Inwood. I recall some of the stores on Central Ave. "Sol Rutter, Eggs and Butter "Bowker the bike shop." "Little Washngtn Mkt". The Fire Station and its horn. Also the Gottesmann Estate on the corner of B'way and T'pike where the hill on Meadow Lane started. ANd many other memories, some pleasant, many not so. I was very quiet as a child, and teased a lot;was called "Susie Weil

Beverly Hall		14/May/2001:05:38:51
Hope to hear from you soon!

Barbara Feuerstein P		10/May/2001:22:35:11
The class of '59 turns 60 this year. Best wishes to all of us CELEBRATING 60.

Alice Johnson		26/Apr/2001:19:51:33
I stopped in to see your site. Really enjoyed it. I graduated in '71. Can't believe it because I still feel 16!

karen setlowe		29/Mar/2001:15:35:45
March 29, 2001 Kuddos to Barry Endelson for creating this important link for Lawrence Alumni! I'm looking forward to my 40th class reunion this coming October. I'm a playwright; and I was so moved by the incredible spirit at my 30th high school reunion that I collaborated on a musical "Horses in the Attic: A Class Reunion". It previewed in Seattle in the Fall of 1999 to a full house and a lot of laughter and tears. Classmate Carole Yaffee Blake wrote wonderful lyrics which captured many of the creative team's (Coauthor Kenn Wilk and composer Donald Shabkie) collective feelings. The play, which is undergoing some "polishing", is a generic celebration of class reunions and a coming of age into middle age (which of course is getter older and older as we redefine what that means). We're hoping for a world premiere in the near future. Blessings to all!

JOSEPH M. MAZZA		13/Mar/2001:18:50:09
NICE JOB '59 . . . I ONLY HOPE THAT I CAN MASTER THIS COMPUTER TO SET UP OUR REUNION PAGE IN 2002 FOR OUR CLASS OF 1947 - 55th REUNION WHICH I'M PLANNING FOR THE SUMMER OF 2002. I GOT OUT OUR 50th REUNION LIST AND I'M IN THE PROCESS OF ENTERING IT INTO MY COMPUTER. JUST A LITTE TIDBIT OF LHS HISTORY - I KNOW THAT MANY OF YOU IN THE CLASS OF 1959 WILL REMEMBER MY FATHER CONO MAZZA WHO WAS HEAD CUSTODIAN AT LHS FROM ITS OPENING IN 1934 UNTIL HE PASSED AWAY IN 1964. A LITTLE UNKNOWN FACT IS THAT HE ALWAYS HAD A FAMILY MEMBER ATTENDING LHS IN ALL THOSE 30 YEARS. THEY WERE MANY NICES AND NEPHEWS, A SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS. HE WAS VERY PROUD OF THAT FACT. HE ALSO LOVED LHS IT WAS HIS SECOND HOME.

Jaycen		09/Mar/2001:12:19:53
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... Boobies

Sh boom S'55	Los Angeles High School Revisited	27/Feb/2001:12:49:33
Great job....... a href="http://www.lahs.yearbookhigh.com/" img src="http://home.pcmagic.net/mimage/lahs_banner467x59.jpg" width="467" height="59" alt="LAHS" border="0"/a

Barry Endelson	LHS Forum on Delphi.com	13/Feb/2001:08:18:54
A free LHS discussion forum has been set up on Delphi. The former forum hosted by Classsmates.com was very popular but Classmates is now charging for membership. The above link will take you there. Registration is free. Barry Endelson 1959

Phyllis Sirulnick Da	Lawrence HS 1958	29/Jan/2001:14:45:15
WOW! Cudos to the website designer and coordinator(s)! Very wonderful and creative website...

Denise Crews-Jones		14/Dec/2000:14:34:01
I'm a graduate of LHS 1975, as well as my brother Abe "Mike" Crews (1971), my sisters; Deborah Crews Long (1972) -&- Sharon Crews Grant (1973). It was great reading all the comments from the alumni who went to LHS (which was my Lawrence Jr. High School). My stepdad was also a graduate of LHS (Robert Jones). It's ironic my Mom remarried in 1975 to "Bob" -&- I married a Jones (no relation, of course) in 1993. I spent over 20 years in Upstate, NY (Buffalo -&- Rochester) -&- just recently relocated to Tallahassee, Fl. in January 2000. Amazingly, I am working at Florida A-&-M University -&- I spotted an older gentleman who appeared to be a teacher I remembered from my H.S. days. I got up enough nerve to go over -&- ask him, "Are you Mr. Thomas Mitchell?". He said, "yes". He worked at the school from 1971-1979. It's really a small world!! He's now working at FAMU since 1979!! I haven't attended any H.S. reunions for the Class of '75, but would love to participate in the future. All correspondence can

Nancy Reinitz Bernst		30/Oct/2000:21:30:10
Went to Vermont over Labor Day and spent five days with Pat Mende Mcclensky and her husband we have been in touch since and they are coming to Allentown for Thanksgiving. Linda Lipton and her new husband have moved to Vermont and I spent the day with them and they also came to Pat's for a picnic, It has been wonderful renewing frienships with my oldest fri

barbara freifeld		27/Oct/2000:21:15:56
Upon checking this website I realized that I entered my sister Lenora's comments in the LHS'59 section rather than in the LHS'60 section. When her husband Bill didn't arrive in NY in time, I went to the '60 reunion with Lenora. It was grand. By the way, does anyone know a website for LHS'58 class and for Far Rockaway '58, '59 or '60? I've received inquires. Sue Kolbrener will be in NYC next week Found Robin Stockton through her sister Joan, class of '60. Hope everyone is well.

Lenora Freifeld Shaw		15/Oct/2000:09:28:41
What a great party! It was nice to be reminded of all the great friends we had in high school. Anyone who finds her/himself in the Salinas/Monterey Bay area look me up in the phone book under Shaw Development in Salinas. Thanks to the committee for its behind the scene efforts.

Bob Luciere		15/Oct/2000:02:51:13
10/15/2000 Class of 1960 I just came back from our 40th reunion. Going there brought back great memories and good friends. If you don’t work. And your into motorcycles. e-mail magnabob@optonline.net

Bob Luciere		15/Oct/2000:02:12:17

Ginger Boockvar		26/Sep/2000:20:42:11
Hi, I'm Ginger Saskin Boockvar, Class of 1961. I've begun to think about organizing our 40th reunion, and hope that anyone with information about my classmates will get in touch with me. Thanks

Daniel West		31/Aug/2000:09:02:38
I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and "swapping stories" with everyone at the 40th. My wife, Candy [nee Kane, Hewlett '63], will be there too. She's coming along to remind me to both behave like an adult and not be too quick to leave in the event none of you remember me. See you on October 14th. Dan

don guhman		30/Aug/2000:15:38:41

jack cascardi		17/Jul/2000:16:14:37
sorry i am so late with this message. beleive it or not i only learned how operate this damn computer.we had one fantastic evening wow.my wife was so impressed and she hardly knew anybody,since she was a graduate of far rockaway high.she now wants to attend thier reunion in fla.to bad there was apoor turn out from #2and #4 schools.to bad they missed a fun night.to all my friends,please forgive for not answering any e mails i will be in touch with joel,our daughters attend the same college,binghamtom.

mike kelso nowak		03/Jul/2000:07:59:35
to jimmy cirone and nick romanelli two of the original members of u.b.r.i.how are you all doing. still see harvey [jewish] freundlich who is now living in fla. with lana [previously married to bobby boss].saw lester [don't call me e.u.]wiessenfeld last time i was in fla.if you have acsess to a computer i'm at mako@rof.net.mike {kelso}nowak.970 963 4133

Joe Geller	Geller MicroAnalytical Lab.	05/Jun/2000:15:52:26
Hello to my fellow 1963 grads! I have had no contact since graduation. Would like to "catch up". Joe Now living in Topsfield, Massachusetts.

Dianne (Alden) Zacha		20/May/2000:15:09:35
Class of 1960

Nancy Reinitz Bernst		10/May/2000:09:54:25

Sheetal Shetty		28/Apr/2000:01:48:31
I graduated in 99, last year, it was really cool to see this web site, lawrence HS rocks!

Evelyn Lopez Vazquez		20/Apr/2000:13:47:22
Great website! I graduated 1974 from LHS and would love to hear from other classmates. Living in Florida now, but am very much looking forward to any future reunions or gatherings this class may have. Please let me know who to contact with current address to be placed on list. Thanks! It sounds like '59 reunion was fun.

Richard Shapiro 74		01/Apr/2000:16:53:38
Nice page - Hi to all old friends

Howard Fruchter LHS		23/Mar/2000:02:16:18
Greetings from Howard Foster(Fruchter) LHS 62. Any classmates out there who care to write ? HFoster@cncdsl.com

Barry Endelson	Lawrence High School Message Board	17/Mar/2000:08:17:11
I will be pleased to insert notices of other class reunion plans in the 1959 class page. Also, I suggest looking at the Lawrence High School Message Board on delphi.com. Try clicking the link. Registration is free. There are messages from alumni of all classes.

Sandy Berman		16/Mar/2000:22:11:49
I am from the class of 1961. Planning for our 40th reunion are just beginning. If anyone knows any class of 61 alumni, please have them e-mail me. Thanks

Judy Freifeld Camenz		02/Mar/2000:22:21:05
Just checking LHS reunions. Class of 64 doesn't seem to be on the site. interested in connecting with anyone from that year.

Joan Artusa		28/Feb/2000:14:51:39
Maiden Name: Falanga

shelley merbitz-seie		28/Feb/2000:02:25:38
i'm an alumni of the class of 1960.......would love to hear from anyone who attended lawrence high at the same time i did.......

Woodrow Seiersen		26/Feb/2000:03:02:02
Hi all!!! I am interested in finding out if anyone knows where Sister Ann Lou Moser, formerly of Cedarhurst and Hewlett, is now living. Please email me at the address given if you have any information. Thank you. All I know is that she went in a convent and I do not know where this convent is or what religion it is.

Harvey Weiner		25/Feb/2000:17:19:50
LHS Class of '58. I enjoyed seeing how y'all celebrated your reunion. I was born a year too soon. We have been living in Dallas Texas since 1972 along with my wife of 37 years and our two children. Best wishes for a long life to everyone.

Piotr Mazur		21/Feb/2000:06:05:32

Nancy Reinitz Bernst		30/Jan/2000:20:21:00
Tonight is Superbowl and the weather is beautiful but dangerous and therefore, here I am sitting at my computer while most of the people I know are eating, drinking and betting. It really brings me back to the old days and my old friends which I have in several cases been able to renew friendships, how fortunate I

Ellen Corwin Grant		26/Jan/2000:17:17:29
Your website is awesome. I have been following your reunion since last August and love looking at the photos. I see a lot of familiar faces, some from school and some from the old neighborhood. I am looking forward to our reunion next October. Hope to see all of the great class of 1960 there. Ellen Corwin Grant Class of 1960

Lillian (Goldberg) F		11/Jan/2000:23:00:20
Hi, so sorry I missed the "mother" of all reunions. I live in San Diego CA for the past 14 years. Have 2 grown boys 35 and 32 (BOYS ? ? ?) and 2 granddaughters. I am re-married...love to ski, tent camp, mountain bike and just generally enjoy life. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Please e-mail me. This has been a trip and 1/2 down memory lane. Love to all...Lillian

Nancy Reinitz Bernst		26/Dec/1999:18:12:52
It has been a wonderful experience be back in touch with so many of the people that were and still are part of my life. I really consider myself very fortunate. Christmas Eve when I closed my store and headed home, I think I was so tired my bones hurt (joke) This was a very profitable season for the jewelry business and I love what I do. Allentown, Pa. is a great place to live and my children and their families are close by. Greta and I, well it's really her idea think a group of us should get together for dinner in the big apple after New Years, anybody interested? I wish all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year and may your lives be filled with love and joy as

Woodrow Seiersen		24/Dec/1999:23:50:16
Looks like you had a really great reunion--now if the class of 1958 would just do the same-- Am still looking for Roy Rantala, if anyone knows of his whereabouts, please email me. He and I were great friends, just got separated over the years.

Joel Gallof		18/Dec/1999:13:55:17
Dear Classmates of 1959, This has been a fabulous year working with all of you. I wish you all the best for the Millennium. Keep in touch. Joel Gallof

Fern (Getz) Taylor		15/Dec/1999:19:24:17

Mike Mollo		11/Dec/1999:18:42:54
Great page! My father was a long time custodian at LHS. He is well and still lives in Cedarhurst.

Anne Lewis Finn		20/Nov/1999:01:39:58
Your website is wonderful and is getting famous. We have nothing like it, and I wish we did for my class, LHS 1958.

Carole (Yaffe) Blake		12/Nov/1999:23:09:16
I graduated Lawrence from the Class of '61, and I thoroughly enjoyed your website. Congratulations on having a fabulous Reunion, and I hope that we can have an equally successful party for our class. I had a great time at our 30th and look forward (can it really be???) to our 40th!

Pat Mende McCrensky		31/Oct/1999:08:59:27
I want to thank the reunion committee for the great job they've done, and also all my classmates who took those wonderful photos at the reunion. I look forward to seeing the photos as they are posted, and members of my family have visited the site to share in the excitement and fun. Once again, thank you. Pat Mende McCrensky

Ginger Saskin Boockv		29/Oct/1999:14:02:41
I heard all about your reunion from Marlene and Billy Herzig and am quite impressed with your web site. I'm hoping to be able to have something like this for my Class of '61. Anyone out there have addresses, or email addresses for people in my class?

usan Sondak Staller		21/Oct/1999:14:23:57
I graduated LHS in'62. I got a kick at your site. Lot's of familiar names and faces[?]. I hope my group does just as well.

joan herman		20/Oct/1999:11:23:26
i want to thank steve, barry and victor for doing such a great job on the photographs. i am sure a lot of time, energy and love went into it. i only have one question. the class of 1959 produced several professional photographers. what.........no retouchers????? it was so great to see everyone. for the people who were not there...eat your heart out!!!!!!!!

Rick Mindlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	17/Oct/1999:23:03:21
Hi Everybody-- The Reunion was terrific--and so were you. My detailed comments are in the "Notes from classmates" (Please click on -- on the Home Page). Rick

Joel Berman		16/Oct/1999:10:50:35
It was wonderful to see everyone at the reunion! Although many were not close friends during High School, this evening brought out many old memories, and I was able to remember so many good times. Speaking with each one was a treat, and the evening was especially pleasant for me and my wife, Phyllis....who has heard the old stories throughout the years. The next day at Joel Gallof and Linda's was the chance to visit one on one with so many, and rekindle some of the really great friendships from high school days. The entire experience of the reunion was very meaningful to me, and I'm very glad I was a part of it. I would really like to keep in touch with anyone who would care to write....Bermanesq1@AOL.com.....and hope the next years are filled with new/old friends......Joel Berman

Barry Endelson		16/Oct/1999:08:51:57
Sorry there are no photos of the 1959 senior prom. That was a misunderstanding. We will still post old photos if anyone finds them. Reunion photos will be posted soon.

Greta Selkowe Fertik		16/Oct/1999:07:11:42
Post Reunion: It was the MOST wonderful evening and the feelings continue. I was so resistant to going because I felt few would remember me, but I was wrong! Everyone looks pretty much the same, I think. More important, everyone seemed open and knowable and eager to relate. I rekindled old friendships and, I think, will have some new-old ones as well. Steve's slide show was wonderful and captured so much of the time. I haven't stopped talking about our reunion and I have been on the phone with several of you, continuing the moment. How wonderful to be able to "skip" through 40 years and feel like a teenager again, and how wonderful to be able to do it with some of you who were my closest friends. I am so thrilled to be in contact again, and I can't wait to get together in small groups or one-on-one to talk. Love to you and PLEASE keep in tou

Bob Schlein -&- Juanit		13/Oct/1999:18:38:41
Had a great time, My email was wrong on the roster sheet. Thanks to the committee for a wonderful job, and to all our classmates for helping to make this such a wonderful success. Love -&- Blessings, Bob "Bobby" Schlein -&- Juanita

Barry Endelson	Reunion Home Page	13/Oct/1999:14:36:41
STAY TUNED, THERE IS A LOT MORE COMING! The Reunion Video. Photos of the 1959 Senior Prom. Love letters to The Reunion Committee. Photos of the Reunion.

Joel Gallof		12/Oct/1999:20:43:18
Well,it's great to catch my breath again.After 14+ months of getting together with the rest of the committee and the building up of the excitement for the weekend, it was like being the parent at a wedding or Bar-Mitzvah.It went so fast from Saturday night thru Monday at 7 pm.I must apologize to all those lovely ladies that I told were my first dates back then,it was just a fantasy of 40+ years-Thanks Ladies!!! Brunch at my house on that spectacular day--looking at scrapbooks and tapes of Little league and Babe Ruth days of 1953 thru 1957. We also got a little more of those hugs and kisses. Hopefully, they will carry me thru until we can all get together again. Linda and I thank you all for attending our Brunch-She can't wait to start cooking again. Love and Kisses, Joel

Judy Grebin		12/Oct/1999:14:59:20
The reunion was everything I hoped for and more. Seeing P.S.5 "family" and Lawrence High School "friends" was a very emotional experience. This was especially evident on Monday, 10/11/99, in a Manhattan restaurant. While I was drinking a cup of coffee and reviewing the impact of the previous evening, joyful tears rolled down my face. I welcome the opportunity to keep up with as many of you as possible. Kudos to the committee for making this memorable event possible!

george maringer		11/Oct/1999:21:37:29
Kudos to the Reunion Staff who did a superb job in finding and bringing together almost a third of the graduating class. The evening turned into a trip back into time with everything happening at slow speed and witha haze over my memory. Most of my classmates names while indelibly etched in my mind are not easily associated with the faces present. One always thinks they haven't changed much until they come face with their past and then reality sets in and one recognizes that even they have changed. Sure many of our classmates were easier to recognize than others but entering the room and scanning the name tags and trying to find old friends and acquaintences was an experience I will never forget. I hope that many of us will take this opportunity and re- connect with past friends and keep the bond of friendship together. I for one will look forward optimistically and hope to see you all for our 50th in 2009. Once again thanks for rekindling old m

Billy Herzig		11/Oct/1999:18:52:12
Marlene and I had a wonderful time at the reunion of the best class ever to graduate from LHS. The evening was simply fabulous and it flowed so easily and seemingly without effort because of all the skillful work done by our reunion committee. Our thanks to all.

Eric A. Jaffe		11/Oct/1999:17:12:09
I had a wonderful time and it was great to see every one. I hope to be able to continue my connections with some of the people I met and had not seen in many years.

Bob Weinstein		11/Oct/1999:15:07:22
October 11, 1999 By email to Barry Endelson: Hi......It's been years ince we have seen each other or talked and yet somehow the high schools seem indelibly etched in my mind. Those years were excptionally carefree, silly and fun. I don't remember Jim (Nagourney) setting me on fire but if he did the I owe him one with 40 years of interest. If you keep in contact with him give him my regards. I want to tell you that ....you.... and the other people responsible for the bringing about of this reunion did a wonderful job. I don't think anyone could have done as good a job. I am sorry I wasn't able to attend and renew old acquaintances and friendships. I am sure it was very interesting to see high school buddies that in some cases you haven't seen in 20 or more years. Have a great time and hope to see you and all the others at the 50th. Bob

Gail Avidon		11/Oct/1999:10:32:14
the reunion was wonderful! ithink there were a great many shy people in high school.everyone seems to have lost their shyness. thats what made the reunin especially enjoyable for me. thanks to the committee for doing a great job.hope too see you all at the 50th.

Michael A. Levy		10/Oct/1999:10:56:50

Rick Mindlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	09/Oct/1999:09:57:55
Oh, one more thing: As a concession to middle-age (which is what I am--at best) I came here for this event by airplane (pitstoppng in D.C. to attend a convention). But I was seriously considering coming here from L.A. (where I mostly live) on my newest motorcycle, which I had just 2 weeks ago ridden to Vegas... Well,.. for the 50th. reunion, should I be 'available', I think I'll ride my at-then new bike to the event.

Rick Mindlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	09/Oct/1999:09:51:55
Well, at the 11th. hour I tracked down George Maringer (see his comments in the preceding entry, and thankfully he's coming tomorrow. I see in his commentary he's still alluding to me as "Ricky"--just as Bobby Weinstein calls me. [If I'm ever going to be old enough to be called Rick, it seems to me it oughta be pretty soon.] But actually that's the nutshell of the concept of a reunion: A chance to be called "Ricky" once again--just one more time. See you all this afternoon. P.S. I notice Jerry Lautin doesn't call me Ricky, or even Rick. He still has his pet name for me: "S_____k".

george maringer		08/Oct/1999:21:34:14
Just read all the great commentary. It was nice to see that " Ricky " hasn't changed a bit. I have seen and been in contact with Mike Levy periodically since we both ended up working in the Garment Center. If " Ricky " ends up playing and singing I hope the years have been good to his abilities. Sorry to see that Bob Weinstein and several others would be unable to attend. Would have loved to have been found for the 25Th reunion. and Ricky my last convertible was my 58 DODGE. What blue chevy convertible did you have, all I remember is your BlueMGA , Jerry Lautin's ever clean red Chev covertible, and I think Bobby Weinstein had a 58Impala convertible. See you all on Sunday

GEORGE MARINGER		08/Oct/1999:21:14:57
I can't believe how fast 40 years passed. I am looking forward to renewing old friendships. See you all on Sunday.

Greta Selkowe Fertik		08/Oct/1999:07:15:53
Hello! I've been in contact with a few of you and it would be wonderful to hear from others. We (Bill and I) will join you for drinks at the Marriott Saturday evening, but we're not sure we can make it Sunday. Thanks to Barbara Freifeld for her persistent efforts and also to Arthur Emsig. I understand there are others on the committee as well. Heard Adrianne is coming in from Israel! Also heard Steve Langfur is there but cannot make it. I will miss some of those who are no longer with us, especially Janie (Newblatt) and Laurie (Mayer) and Paul (Jacobsen). Looking forward to seeing you

Gail Hillen (Dodge)		07/Oct/1999:13:09:34
Sorry unable to attend Sunday. Will be there in spirt. Have a FUN TIME!. Thanks to the committee for a job well done.

marjory heyman slobe		06/Oct/1999:22:25:28
The web site is so great it makes this time travel seem like a safer bet then it probably is. I can remember everyone in my first grade class at #1 but high school is a bit of a blur. I am looking forward to Sunday and putting together old memories. see you soon.

JOAN OSTROW GOTTLIEB		06/Oct/1999:21:55:22
I'M LOOKING FOWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE, I HAVEN'T CHANGED A BIT!!!!!

JOAN OSTROW GOTTLIEB		06/Oct/1999:21:51:35

LARRY FRANKEL		05/Oct/1999:23:29:02
IT'S SO CLOSE AND I HAVEN'T LOST A POUND OR GROWN AN INCH. IT'S BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR ME...AND ALL THESE MEMORIES ARE DRAINING ME. SEE YOU SOON.

Mystery Man	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	04/Oct/1999:23:00:16
Hey Bobby Weinstein, According to my books, I loaned you $10 on October 4, 1958. This was at the Town Diner. And that was for lunch--for a whole week! For you and another guy! You said you'd pay me back the next day, which I didn't believe. And you didnd't do. And you STILL HAVEN'T PAID. The interest on that, at a measly 10%, compoundedly daily (My SOP re delinquent accounts), for 41 years, is approx. $632. So why don't you come to the Reunion party, and give me my now (counting the original principal) $642! If you don't have the $642, just come anyway. [Reply in this space whether you're coming, and if I'll see my money.].

starr garnett ezra		04/Oct/1999:22:25:28
REUNIONS MAKE ME REMINISCE My first year at Number 3 school 6th grade-Mrs.Lowenstein Lunch at "Chubbies" Kissing contests at Nancy Reinitz's 7th and 8th grades-Mrs. Stanton makes us wash off our lipstick Cautions me not to sing like a torch singer at graduation There are the CHIX; we are the FLAMES With our eyes on the HAWKS L.H.S. Mr. Quhen-world geography-I memorized every river in the U.S. Nite time basketball games Sleeping over Greta's (Atlantic Beach is geographically undesirable) Saturday football games-horns honking Crew neck sweaters The diner Sweet 16- "The Sparktones" Senior play--"I am ze Grand Dutchess Olga Katrina" TODAY 37 years with Fred Michelle and Mark both married FIVE grandchildren-all local Boating Tennis Singing Lucky me!! See you on Sunday Starr

Starr Garnett Ezra		03/Oct/1999:23:06:39

Michael B. VanScoy-M		03/Oct/1999:20:03:51

Rick MIndlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	03/Oct/1999:17:02:46
Nov. 6, 1958 diary (con. further).. Made a date with Louise Stamper for this Saturday's football game. I've got to figure a way to get out of this. I hate football--and am not that thrilled with Louise either (and she's rah rah about this football crap). Maybe I can figure how to palm her off on George Maringer. He likes her anyway. This won't be easy, since she thinks, correctly, that he's an animal... I better call Jerry right away. Maybe he can think of a scheme. And tonight I'll have to study for that stupid Mr. Ahner's chemistry test. Him and his experiments--wish he'd think of one to blow himself up. My only hope is to position myself next to Pollak. Trouble is, he's so damn straight-laced he won't even let me look at his paper. Just my luck--to pick a guy like him for a friend. You know, that Ahner isn't as bad as that geezer Mrs. Pozner, the Spanish teacher. At least he doesn't hit you over the head with a ruler to get through to your head.

Rick Mindlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	03/Oct/1999:16:54:36
Nov. 6, 1958 diary (con) Richie as usual was studying (Guy is wasting his time. Always has his nose in a book, like he's trying to become a doctor or something!). Fortunately I didn't need him--because I got hold of old reliable, Jerry Lautin, who's always available to chase the chicks along Central Avenue. I had to confer heavy tonight with Vic Milt (love that Metropolitan he has--it's the essence of cool!), about that little embarrassment today in English class. I got caught with a cheat sheet--with the answers to test questions that Mrs. (can't even think of her name now)hadn't even asked yet! I had quite some explaining to do to Mr. Kriz, and somehow I did (My record is still intact: I can talk my way out of anything! But sometimes I need a little help from a Harold Avent, as per above. Had to speak to Vic--who had given me the cheat sheet; but I notice that he didn't get caught! (There's no fairness about anything these days.).

Rick Mindlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	03/Oct/1999:16:13:47
Nov 6, 1958 Dear Diary, Mike Levy came to school today in his new trenchcoat and carrying an umbrella (It was not raining!)--like he's trying to be Bogart as Sam Spade, or like a junior Cary Grant (his idol). He says the outfit gives him class--or is a reflection of the class he already has (I told him it's neither one--it' just a trench coat). One of the guys told me he's still working on getting a date with Joan Ostrow (He's been telling me this since 1956, with no results. Another one told me he has his eyes on Dolores Morse (I told him thi is a prime example of "one way vision"). I got into a little fight out in the parking lot after school today, and Bobby Weinstein gave me some help--which didn't appear like it was going to be good enough. Luckily Harold Avent came along. That was good enough--a stiff warning by Harold to the other guys, who went scurrying. Then I wanted to go cruising around town in my '56 Chevy turquoise and white convert., and called Richie Pollak

Rick Mindlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	01/Oct/1999:01:07:48
Hi again everybody. Please try my 50's trivia game (see Home Page). As Dan Quayle would probably write, "These anniverseree things like reyunions are funn. We should do them at leest 4 times a year!" See you all at the party, and at the Sat. get-together.

Bob Weinstein		28/Sep/1999:10:13:49
The idea of a 40th. year high school reunion is fantastic and I give credit to all of you who have taken the time and effort to bring this about. It would be great to see everyone and find out what has happened in 40 years. I'm sure we all look exactly as we did when we were kids. Unfortunately at this time I am not sure that I can attend as I am in business in Florida and my time is pretty much accounted for. If I can get there it will be a last minute thing. In case I dont get to see you I want to wish everyone well and hope that there might be a 50th reunion where we can bring our grandchildren.

Judy Grebin		27/Sep/1999:12:41:15
Hi! Looking forward with great anticipation to our reunion! Hard to believe that forty years have passed. Since graduating from Skidmore, have been employed by the N. Y. C. Board of Education as a Biology Teacher and Assistant Principal of Science at a high school at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. Can't wait to catch up with all of you.

LARRY FRANKEL		26/Sep/1999:20:45:59
HAVEN'T SEEN ANYBODY FOR 40YRS EXCEPT BARBARA F. CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT METAMORPHOSIS TIME HAS DONE. MISSED THE PROM, MISSED THE LAST REUNION: THIS SHOULD BE A TRIP.

SUSAN RASHAP SCHECK		26/Sep/1999:19:14:22
HI Y'ALL FROM SCOTSDALE ARIZONA

susan rashap scheck		26/Sep/1999:19:10:21

jo keroes (klein)		24/Sep/1999:23:12:16
A chance encounter with an alum in Italy, of all places, got me off the missing list. Just found out about the reunion. Don't know whether I'll be able to make it, but it's been terrific seeing all the familiar names. Kudos to Barry and the committee.

steve strauss		23/Sep/1999:18:44:20
Hello class of '59, There is still time to explore you attic's for old photo's from the 50's. PLEASE HELP by sending to my studio to be copied for the slide show. Steve Strauss 43 West 39 Street New York, NY 10018 212 354 782

Barry Endelson		22/Sep/1999:23:11:46
The web site will continue after the Reunion unless my wife serves me for divorce on the grounds of abandonment and neglect due to this computer.

Joan Herman		22/Sep/1999:18:54:57
I just got my new computer yesterday and this is my first attempt at communication. Actually this is my first computer!!!!!! I have not figured out the spell check yet and I don't think I'm any better than I was in high school. Now I know what my mother meant when she said she was afraid to touch my stereo set. What I would like to figure out is how to get this stupid thing to stop playing "Rock Around the Clock". I can't wait to see everyone. The web site has been terrific. Hope we can keep it up after the reunion. Barry has done a spectacular job as have all the volunteers. Can't wait to see you all next month.

Bob Braunstein		19/Sep/1999:18:23:31
Only by chance I found the committee in February. My son is getting married the same day; therefore, I will not be able to attend the reunion, but it has been great talking to the group for the last several months. Have a wonderful time.

Bobbe Rothenberg		18/Sep/1999:15:28:27
I also could not get my name in correctly.

Bobbe Glickman Rothe		18/Sep/1999:15:25:23
I just spent the last hour having so much fun reading the messages from my "old" classmates. This website is wonderful. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. I still feel like a cheerleader--hope it continues.

Carol Siegel Weinber		17/Sep/1999:00:32:15
LHS graduate of 1960. What a wonderful job you have all done. Enjoyed looking at all the old pictures, they bring back lots of memories. Have a great reunion.

Rick Endelson		16/Sep/1999:15:23:17
Hey dady-o, cool man, boss pagio. I showed it to my co-workers at the factory and they thought it was really jive fantabulismo.

Bill Herzig		15/Sep/1999:21:00:31
Will be there with Marlene

Gene Sanders		14/Sep/1999:21:42:56

Jeff Norwalk		13/Sep/1999:14:32:44
You don't remember me, but i remember you.... Well, finally got it up to go to one of these things. I'm even more shy than i used to be, so i won't be dancing, but am looking forward to seing all. Steve Langfur's letter mentioning soph history reminded me of Mr. Uhlar; I credit him with teaching me how to think. ...Were these teachers as great as we think they were, or were we just ripe? Both, no doubt. -- I'd better stop rambling, or we won't have a thing to talk about at the renunion.

Les Bruml		10/Sep/1999:12:24:23

steve strauss		09/Sep/1999:05:34:48
Where have all the photo's gone from the 50's? Please help by sending to my studio. Steve Strauss 43 West 39 Street New York, NY 10018 212 354 7828 PS. Still looking for shoots from # 1 -&- 4 school graduations class plus any fun stories on cassette tape to be mixed into the slide show. Thank you again -&- looking forward to seeing all. Stev

Trudy Ahlbrecht		07/Sep/1999:14:23:01
Can't believe all these years have gone by. Am looking forward to seeing everyone. Trudy

Barry Endelson		05/Sep/1999:17:14:37
Thanks for the compliments. My gratitude to the committee members and classmates who have given me the information for this web site through their efforts to find so many classmates. Please check your attics for old photos for our slide show!

Doug Dreilinger		05/Sep/1999:13:09:41
Congrats to all those involved in establishing this website-fabulous job!! Now living in Crab Meadow Beach with Susan (kids all grown and in Florida with their kids,yes can you all believe "Grandpa Doug"). Still a practicing Clinical Psychologist specializing in children and adolescents and teaching at C.W.Post. We will not be able to attend the reunion -very special 35th anniversary that same weekend. Over the years we have lived in Conn.,Texas, St.Louis,and Philadelphia, before returning back to Long Island. With the exception of Mike Rothenberg and Art Emsig I have lost contact with virtually everyone from the class of 1959.Would love to hear from some of you guys.

Doug Dreilinger		05/Sep/1999:12:06:38

Richard Edelson		04/Sep/1999:12:52:54
Wwho ever set up this web page has done a great job.

rick mindlin	Lawrence High School 1959 Reunion	04/Sep/1999:01:18:54
As we go through life even our name changes. Mine are (in chronological order) Rickypoo, Ricky-boy, Ricky, Rick, Mr. Mindlin, Rick Mandell (my AKA), sir, Pops, the deceased. According to Victor Milt, Bob Weinstein, and Mike Levy, I am still "Ricky" (I don't recall being called that as late as high school; but I guess I was.). Maybe they are nostalgic, senile, or frozen in time-- and subconsciously think it's still 1959. That's what these reunions will do, are even meant to do--cause us to subliminally at least think that no time has passed--that it's still Bobby Weinstein talking to Ricky Mindlin... And we all wish it were so.

Ralph Sperandeo		31/Aug/1999:21:37:34
looking foward to being a teenager again. see all on 10/10/99

Stephen Berch		31/Aug/1999:18:51:49
Even though I will not be able to attend the reunion [ I will be in Europe at the time], I really enjoyed attending the committee meeting at Barbara Freifeld's house last week. Seeing people you haven't seen in 40 years is an amazing experience. I would love to be there and really feel bad I can not attend. Hope everybody has a great time. I am sure everybody will.

Stephen Berch		31/Aug/1999:18:42:08


Barbara Freifeld		31/Aug/1999:17:27:17
Hi Vic Milt, haven't heard from you in awhile. Same with many of our classmates who are looking but not signing in. We'd like to hear from everyone. By the way, our " webmaster " is away for a few days, thus no updates for a short time. Spoke with Sharon Monoson Seiden and Marsha Rubin Troso. It's always a pleasure. Back to locating more classmates. MaryAnn Marcantonio Anguili is updating class directory tonight. We have many more names. That's terrific. One room is left at Marriott for night of 10th. If you want it, call NOW.

victor milt		30/Aug/1999:19:06:29
hi all - v.

Sharon Monoson Seide		29/Aug/1999:21:26:42
Forty Years seems llike a very long time. Where did the years go? Barbara informed me Sunday, August 30, 1999 I was on the missing list. I am not lost just living in the foothills of the Adirondacks, also known as the Tug Hill Plateau. If you want to know what the Adirondack life is all about browse my the website that I put together with a photographer Jerry. We will be interested to hear your comments. The High School website is truly wonderful and creative. It must have taken a very long time to put together. I can apprecitate the accomplishment knowing the pains and the frustrations that I encountered with my website. A website is a continuing process so I'm sure the High School Website will continue to change with numbers and information as people surface. In closing I do thank the efforts of the Committee. Without such dedicated souls there would never be reunions. Hello to all. Sharon Monoson Seiden

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Valerie Stern Goldfe		26/Aug/1999:20:57:02
dont know what happened to my name its Goldfein not Gold...

Valerie (Stern) Gold		26/Aug/1999:20:52:14
Hi all...Bob and I (are we the only two in the class who got married?) are so sorry that we can't come to the reunion but we will be in South Africa (!) We would love to hear from our classmates and wonder if anyone will do a video. Let us know. Keep in touch and have fun!

Barry Endelson		24/Aug/1999:21:10:57
Tonight I was saddened to hear from Jim Nagourney that Mike Mittler died last year. He had heart problems for a long time. Mike had many friends in high school and was socially popular and a good athlete. Sorry to hear and convey this bad news.

Richard Pollak, M.D.		23/Aug/1999:20:56:39
I wiil be attending the reunion

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