Photos From George LaCorte:

Here are 2 more pictures that I thought might be added to the Sachem Blog.

The picture in front of the School Bus was taken while we were all out in Phoenix Arizona on a class re-union, which Joan [Wittey] Stawicki planned and hosted the event for all of us. The Guys in front of the bus are from left to right, Eddie Short, Joe Singler, Ken Muzzinegro, Bill Monteverde, Joe Hofman, George LaCorte, Keavin Baack. As part of all the social things we did together, Joan rented a school bus and we rode out of town to a dude ranch that evening for a Bar-b-que and music. The Sachem Banner has been following us around the country to each place we visit and at each stop we all sign it and date it. The banner started out in St. Petersburg, Florida when Pat [Prince] Rath hosted the reunion. Last year some went on a cruise and signed it then.Hopefully we all meet again somewhere and do it again. Bill and Arlene Monteverde have the banner right now and they would be happy to mail it to the next reunion if they could not be there.

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Wow! Camille is setting up a Computer:

Hi Everyone,

Well, today I will attempt to set up the new computer I received from Billy and Tara. If you don't hear from me, you will know I am either stuck under my computer desk, or entangled in the wires. (send help!)
I tried to type an e mail earlier, and the cable system went down! So maybe its not a good idea to try this today, since I Lost power four times already, before even starting to hook up. So. here goes. Hoping to get on line, without difficulty. you will hear form me in the near future! Keep your fingers crossed!
Love Camille.....(one good thing, I did clear up the many magazines, catalogs, and little pieces of paper I kept some notes on,from the top of my computer desk..)



Barbara Deppe Schwinn Makes Another Attempt to Contact Sachem Alumni Through Reunion.com:

Hi
We are busy in Pa I have been looking for some of my classmates of 1959. I have been looking for Bettyann Keller [Cox] and anyone that you can help me with...

Barbara Schwinn

(The remainder of this message appeared to be cut off . I am under the impression that messages will not go through Reunion .Com,unless both parties are Gold Members. BV)


New Alumni on Board! Classes of 1960 and 1963!

Ben
As I told Judi, my first name is Mary Ann Castiglione Bissett, I graduated in 1960 as did my sister-in-law Gwen Bissett Wilson. My brother-law William Bissett graduated in 1963, I believe that's the correct date. Thanks for the blog!

More info From Judy Beldon Lloyd:
This was from classmates.com. She was able to put her e-mail address in the message to me, so I told her about the blog.

Ken Muzzonigro Identifies Some Sachem Alumni:
Will be added to photos.

Photograph Identifications for blog

Gazette Oct 06, edition
group of 4 unidentified person is Al Biscardi with Pat Nangle

Gazette April 07, edition
group of 10 identified left to right
Tom Paranelli, Dennis Gordon, Ken Muzzonigro, unidentified person,
Joe Zayas, Pat Brida, Tom Sabatelli, John Cassese, unidentified person,
Les Terry

Photo taken during class of 1960 25th year reunion in 1985 at
Holiday Inn, Vets Hgwy, Ronkonkoma

News From "Way Back Home" in New York
In the not too distant past, many organizations on long Island had the tendency to organize their fundraiser events the quick way! Call the Caterer, and then call the company that provides the "Rides." I must admit, with this level of organizational enthusiasm; I was not motivated to attend many of these events.

Within the past few years, the old, sterile, model that was used to organize "Street Fairs ," has slowly moved into extinction. Many organizations have now learned how to produce "World Class Events!" The "Brookhaven Town Country Fair," held at the Longwood Estate, Sept. 8 - 9, 2007, is one of those events.

This country Fair, actually felt like a "genuine Country Fair." Many organizations participated in this event, but they all had one thing in common. These small groups of people, our neighbors, created a feeling of community, by sharing with everyone, that which is precious to them! It is this spirit, that brings people together, as a community!

There were many historical displays and venues. the American Revolution reenactment, was an actual encampment; our neighbors, were sharing a part of their passion, with everyone. It is this giving of ones self, that nurtures a sense of community. The World War Two, historical display, was very informative! The Auxiliary Police Participated, The emergency group CERT participated, as well as many other civic minded groups.























A group called "Friends of Long Island Wireless History," also participated in this "World Class" Country Fair. It's all about sharing your passion! Historian, Natalie Stiefel, daughter of Historian and Artist, Rosario Aurucci, is an active member of this group. Natalie's father personally restored the Famous Guglielmo Marconi Wireless Radio Shack, using funds provided by the Sons of Italy. Rosario, in conjunction with Mr . Lundquist, from RCA, Mr Carasiti, and many other groups managed to save and restore this historic treasure. Eventually the Rocky Point Historic Society took on the task of maintaining this piece of history. This building now stands at the Frank J. Carasiti School, in Rocky Point.


The whole spirit and sense of community that was present at this Country Fair, was held together, by a Musical Group Called "The Homegrown String Band." This group of talented musicians, from Rocky Point, has shared their personal passion for music at venues across the United States, such as, the National Theatre in Washington, DC., and "Silver Dollar City," in Branson Missouri. This group invigorated the audience by playing genuine "American Music," which included Folk, Country, and Bluegrass music. Everyone smiled and clapped their hands in approval, as this band performed. (Double click the Arrow below to start the video clip.)





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Alumnae Pauline Millavolte and Camille Pelliccia spend a Day in Eastern Long Island!:
(Both are from the Sachem Class of 1960)

Pauline and I had a wonderful time yesterday in Sag Harbor.
The morning started with rain,but it wasn't going to stop me from meeting her. It's and hour ride from my condo.
I met her at her Son's apartment in town. What a great place! It's above a store, and with the windows open, you can hear the hustle and bustle of the shoppers below. What a quaint town.
Great little gift shops, Gourmet stores, and pleasant people, greeting you as you walk into the shops. Mostly looked, prices a little steep for us, and we laughed when we saw the price tags! Years ago we would purchase 5 blouses for the price of this one little tank top! $48.00, Wheew......
They did have a parade, Pauline and I were eating Calzone and pizza inside a nice Italian Restaurant. We did go outside to the sidewalk at the time of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle, costume run. and for the Fire department marching by.. Then Our calzone was being served.
The sun finally came out, and we drove to Montauk Point, and walked along the dock, where the fishing boats were in and cleaning there catch.Nice Stripped bass! We asked a fishermen to take a picture of us.. Hoping to send it to the Blog, once I get it developed. (Don't own a digital camera, still like the old way of getting the photos in the mail.)
The time passed so quickly. But what a fun day! just reminiscing about the "old days" and our lives today.She lives in Port saint Lucy,Florida and is enjoying her retirement. Says she has a full calendar. Good for her!
As we walked through Sag Harbor, we met a few of Pauline's Neighbors, When she introduced me, and said we were friends for 50 years, Wow, where did those years go?...In a blink of the eye time has passed,and here we are still the best of friends, what more can you ask for?
We said our good byes, and I left with happy and sad feelings, wondering what the next year will bring our way. hoping that we will be blessed to meet again next year, if not sooner. Thank God for computers, and E- mail. We still keep in touch and hope to for a long time. She will be returning home on the 25th, and has a busy schedule with family and friends until then. Just so pleased we were able to share a day together.

Camille Pelliccia

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Old Sachem Alumni Bulletin Board

A few weeks ago I sent an email to Sachem, inquiring about the decommissioned "Sachem Alumni Bulletin Board." This resource has been unavailable for about two years! As you may already know, it was the old "Sachem Bulletin Board" that enabled most of us to reconnect with with our classmates!

Soon after, a technical representative from Sachem, contacted me and explained that the webmaster was no longer employed at Sachem. This situation was further exasperated, by the Software Design Company, going bankrupt. The Software was no longer available! All was lost, including the database! "And Now the unthinkable!" The Server went up in smoke!

The prognosis was grim, and I abandoned any future contact with Sachem, relating to the possibility of once again, activating the "Sachem Alumni Bulletin Board."

While performing my normal Blog related Internet gymnastics, I discovered a Web Site that is labeled, "Sachem Alumni, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. At first, this Site appeared to be a Sachem Web Site, but upon closer inspection, it appears that it is a new Alumni Site! I must admit that this site fooled me; IT LOOKED LIKE A SACHEM WEB SITE! I did enter my data into their database! This new site requires a $25. fee, in order to view the membership. They had no problem, tricking me into first giving them my personal data, before they told me that I must give them $25. in order to look at their database! This feels like Deja Vu!

Why am I surprised? Where have I seen this before? All of us should know by now, that Santa Clause is dead! I don't mean that literally! Santa is one of my favorite Pals! Ha! Ha! That is as long as he gives me lots of toys for Christmas! Yesssssssssssssssssssss!

So! The new site is:
http://www.alumniclass.com/sachem

The site that is still free is:
http://alumz.com/


The good news is that if you do a Google search for "Sachem class of" our Blog comes up as number six. We are not that difficult to locate!

A Google search for "Sachem class of 1960" will come up as number one! Yupeeeeeee!

Just for the fun of it, do a Google search on your name, and note where you appear in the returned list! The Blog will appear because your name is indexed by virtue of being listed in our Blog. "Would you believe?" You actually have a "World Wide Web" presence!" Yahoooooooooo!!!!!!!

Many people talk about the "Good Old Days!" Well they could have them! I really think that today's technology is "So Cool;" I would never trade it for the "Good Old Days!"

Have Fun

Ben

Reply From Marylin Giove Chion:

Hi Ben,

I tried it and it worked! Thank you for keeping up with our Sachem communication. It is so great to have the Blog and even though I do not participate very often, I always look forward to receiving the email from you with the new entries on the Blog. I especially enjoy Camille's pictures.

I wanted to get a few of the Florida people together for a weekend at the beach in November, but did not get much of a response. Don and I are at the beach almost every weekend from Thursday to Sunday, so if anyone wants to get together just email me at marylinc@cfl.rr.com. Maybe we can get something going after all. Next weekend we are looking forward to seeing Bill and Arlene Monteverde at Ormond Beach. Joan and George Gerson might be able to make it in November.

I hope everyone is well and happy and enjoying this stage of our lives.

Love, Marylin

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Alumna Camille Pelliccia Had a Great Time at the Pine Grove Inn!
Ben Vitale
Members of the Sachem Alumni Group decided to have a spontaneous Mini Reunion, at the Pine Grove Inn. Our fellow alumni John Cassese was scheduled to play, at the "Pine Grove Inn, with the Lloyd Roberts Quintet.

Camille Pelliccia Class of 1960, and my wife Marie had a great time at that Summer Event. It was a perfect "Cool Night." We were outside, near the Great South Bay, eating dinner, enjoying gourmet desserts, and drinking Margaretas; what could be better than that? The only thing that was missing was Jimmy Buffett! Ha! Ha!






During the course of the evening Andrew Cassese, got on stage, and performed for the group. Andrew then came over to my table, and talked with Camille, Marie, and I for about ten minutes. Camille was looking at Andrew with a puzzled look as if to say; where have I seen him before? Camille then told Andrew "What a talented family you have."Camille loved the Vocal Entertainment, but could not recognize Andrew Cassese! At that time Camille did not know exactly who she had just called "talented."

Often when a person is separated from his normal context, he often becomes a stranger!

Enough of the suspense! We all know Andrew Cassese! All we have to do is see him in his "Normal Context!" The photo below should help!

Andrew Cassese has Delighted Audiences on Stage, Screen, and Television.
The Photo below is from Andrews role in:
"Revenge of the Nerds I"
He later played in:
"Revenge of the Nerds II"
Also acted in the HBO Film called:
"Where or When"


On Broadway he acted in:
The play called "Nine"


He later acted in the:
Broadway Play called "Smile

Andrew acted in the Off Broadway Plays called:
"Christopher Blake"
"The Day Baby Ruth Died"
"Yossel and the Golden Dream"
"Oliver"
and:
"A Christmas Carol"
On TV he acted on the following TV Programs:
"Law and Order" shown on NBC
"TV-101"
"Read Between the Lines" Shown on ABC
"Sesamie Street"
"Facts of Life" Shown on NBC
"3-2-1-Contact"
Need I Say More?
You see him almost daily on TV Commercials!
Andrew will be appearing on the David Letterman Show, in a skit about "Security in the Office."

Andrew Cassese is enthusiastic about his tentative return to Broadway!
If and when this happens, our next Reunion should be in Manhattan!
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Hi Ben,

I got home safely..and just wanted to thank you and Marie for such a pleasant evening...I enjoyed so much the conversation, and just being there to hear John and the band was so special. They were great! also hearing Johns son's sing , what a talented family! Looking forward to another evening listening to John. Thanks again for your company...I enjoyed the evening so very much..Its been a long time since I've gotten out. Will catch you again soon. on the Blog.
So nice to see Marie again.

Love Camille
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Ken and Louise Dance-up a Storm at the Pine Grove!
Alumna Ken Muzzenigro, and his friend Louise are hard to keep down. I was really amazed when I saw Ken and Louise dancing. They looked like professional dancers. Ken is really active with our Alumni Group; he actually attended all of our Reunions, which took place across the country!



John Cassese Sachem class of 1960 Playing with members of the Lloyd Roberts Quintet.
This event was not LRQ Reunion 2007; this event may still come to pass? The evening excitement was further energized by the vocal appearance of Phillip Cassese, John's older son who is also active in the Entertainment Industry. More details to follow.



Soundtrack of the Song, Sweet Caroline.
The lighting was too dim to take a video, with the camera that I had with me! I then decided to record a Soundtrack. It was just one of those magic moments! You really don't need a video in order to feel the energy! The room was full of people, and the band played "Sweet Caroline." If you listen carefully you could hear the audience singing,

"Sweet Caroline," Bum Bum Bum;" and then "So Good, So Good, So Good." Everyone had a great time! The high pitched voice that stands out is either Camille, or my wife Marie!
Double Click the "Arrow" below to start the Soundtrack.


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