John Hall Wants Equal Time!

I didn't want us Holbrook kids left out after seeing the 6th grade of Holtsville-Farmingville...Here is the fifth grade of Union Avenue School, Holbrook, this was the class of Sachem 1961.

Regards John
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Here are the names that go with that picture: top row left to right, Marty (?), Jerry Brandt *, Mr. Surace, Steve Steidel *, Bottom row left to right: Bruce Penny, Norita Ebmeyer *, Ken (?), Mitchel Strumpf *, Gil Peterson, Barbara Gabrelsen *, John Hall *.

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Graduated Sachem class of 1961

Regards John
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"Something from Memory Lane"from Mary Trapani Hynes

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Can anyone identify some of the people in this photo?
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Reply fron Fran Rodriguez Steidel:

That was the sixth grade class at Waverly Avenue.. I was in the other 6th grade with Mr. Murphy as the teacher.

<>>Standing left to right; ?, ?, Victor SantaLucia, Mr. Festa, Steve Auditore, ?, Andy Gonzalez
Sitting from front to back;
Left row, Christine Surdi, Mary Trapani, ?, ?, R>Next row, Virginia Dougherty, Susan?, Charles Schwab, Billy Carlough,
Next row, Connie Spirio, Phyliss Battaglia, Tony Lombardo, Mike Pamara,
Last row, Fran Origlia, Bonnie Lamens

Fran Rodriguez Steidel

Reply from John Cassese:

I think the teacher is Vince Fester. next to him is Steve Auditor, I think Mike Pomara is in the picture and maybe Pauline Milevolte (not certain about that). Andy Gonzalez is also in the picture.

Best, John

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Prom Photo!

Patty Perkins and Carmen Femia
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<>Patty Perkins with Charlie Galisano! Prom photo!

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Comment From Patty Perkins:

Oh, how sweet it was! Life was just so good. Do you feel any different now that you did then?? (Besides older and smarter!! lol)Do any of you know anything about these 2 men? I've heard rumors about Charlie (say it isn't so!) but no confirmation. Carmen was the Basketball star of Port Jeff. I have had no luck trying to find him.

Patty

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Comment and Information from Gail Tierney Griffith:
Have you heard of any plans for a reunion? I'm not sure I'll make the trip, but 50 yeears is a real landmark. I wonder how many of us are left from the class of '59. Do you have any idea?

Gail Johnsen Holland's e-mail address is (see the header of your email); She'll be glad to hear from you. She and Tony will be moving to a new home sometime soon. So, expect downtime while they pack and unpack.

Gail
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Mary Trapani Hynes has located our Alumni Group!
She leaves the following comment!

You folks are not north enough. I've been living in Canada since 1971. Today's wind chill is -30C (I think that's about -22F). Just discovered this site.

Welcome back Mary!
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This is Mary's Blog!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/06044685219958932960


New Email Address from Mary Trapani Hynes
marythynes@rogers.com

Facebook pages = Mary T. Hynes, Mary Trapani Hynes

Any other Canadians out there?

Congratulations on your new president.

Mary Trapani Hynes

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Comment from Joan Lala Gerson:
Thanks, Ben, for your continued work on the blog site which continues to knit us Sachemites together. Sorry that it is so cold up there this year. You northerners definitely have to get south sometime this season. The weather here has been ideal since we returned from the Poconos in November. However, we did have 10 inches of snow in the Poconos in OCTOBER!

Joanie
Class of 61

Comment from Marion Stewart Eskijian:
Yes, I am in touch with Gail. I got a Christmas message from her. She is moving, and her e-mail has changed. However, I don't have the new info on her yet. I will let you know if I hear from her again.
Marian (Stuart) Eskijian

Comment from Barbara Deppe Schwinn:
So good we found another alumna; rather she found us. I now know where all of our email address are; easy!
Barbara
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Comment from Judi Belden Lloyd:
Hi Ben, did you get an e-mail address on Mary Trapani Haynes? I go to Toronto about 4 times a year - this year I'm bringing my family down to FL in Feb - My daughter was just remarking this morning on the -22. That's far too cold for me, thanks anyway.

Judi

(Mary Trapani's email address is in the header of the last email that I send to our group. The email address of every member of our group is in the header. You must click a switch to expose the full header. If you can't find it let me know and I will send it to you.
Ben)


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News From "Way Back Home" on Long Island!










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After a Winter Storm here on Long Island the tide in
the Great South Bay is often higher than normal.

Marie and I often go for leisurely rides down Dune Road in Westhampton. We were wondering why we were the only car on Dune Road! Well Just about!!! Ha Ha, there were a few more "Four wheel drive nuts" on Dune Road, also driving through parts of the great South Bay. Many parts of the road were flooded! EEEkkk! Great fun! It's a shame that I left my Fishing Pole home!
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We have our own Natural Zoo!
If you look carefully, along the Dune, you will see four Deer. This photo was taken on the eastern portion of Dune Road, just before the last Bridge to the mainland.
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Snow on Dune Road!
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Look what you've been missing!
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To all of our "SMART" Alumni who moved to Florida:

Merry Christmas
and
Happy Hanukkah

From the frozen, barren wasteland, up north! It's cold up here!!!!!!!!!!! Ha! Ha!

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Photo Submitted by Tony and Betty Schloeh Bonicioli
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Looks like Mrs. Hodel, on the right side of the photo, against the wall!
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Photo IDs by Richard Williams:
1. Mr. Putnam, shop; unidentified; Mr. Berger, Miss Mary Lou Cunningham, librarian; Mr Hubbard, truancy officer; Mrs Lantis, school secretary; background: Mrs Hodel, Mrs Packey, and Miss Carmen Del Moral (later Mrs Quinn), home econ/health; and Mr Spivak.

2. Mrs Wreck, nurse(?), Mr Rothenberg, Mrs Lntis, and Messrs Berger and Spivak. "Miss Del" went to Sayville HS with my brother, Doug, and Terry Duarte's brother, Oscar. She was my confidant and confessor and we remained friends after HS until I left for the Navy and the world.It isn't that my memory is so great. I had such a crazy time after my mother died that I spent much time in the company of these great folks. Miss Cunningham negotiated many a class suspension with my teachers (Mr. Brissom especially). Messrs Berger, Rothenberg, and Spivak for the moral, ethical and male guidance they so amply provided. Mr. Hubbard was the truancy officer so 'nuf saidHope today's teachers are as gifted and caring
Happy New Year!
Richard Williams

Reflections:
2. David Rothemburg: I remember Dave Rothenburg! Any student that was out of line, defiant, or that had excessive amounts of Testosterone in his body, ultimately found his way to Mr. Rothenburg's office! In our entire school I can recall only two students that fit the above profile! It was amazing to see how friendly, aggressive men could be, when they had to deal with Dave; Dave was a trained Boxer. I believe he was in the Golden Gloves!

4. Richard Berger: On my journey through life I have met one too many people that would say no to an issue, simply because they were empowered to say no; Mr. Berger was just the opposite! I can recall Mr. Berger, saying yes to an issue that most other people would have dismissed! It is amazing how the actions of one person, can effect the lives of others! Ben Vitale

5. Mr. Spivack:

Ben Vitale

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Marylin Giove Chion and her husband Don Visit Tony and Betty Schloeh Bonicioli in Orlando:
Made contact with Marylin and Don, They visited us about 2 weeks ago and we had a great time. As it turned out Don and I actually attended the 1-2 and parts of the 3rd grade together at Lake Grove School, prior to Gatelot School opening.... I have class pics of those years and if anyone else attended Lake Grove I would love to hear from them.... tks for the job u are doing...
Sincerely,
Tony Bonicioli
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Reunion Proposal From Barbara Deppe Schwinn:
I go on many cruises around the world; extended cruises. Just came back from a 21 day cruise. I was wondering if maybe next year, we could do a cruise from New York on one of the Norwegian Cruise Ships; they go out every week from New York . They have free style cruising where you can eat any time or any place you want.
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If we as a group should decide to go; I would give everyone the name of my Cruise Specialist Agent, and everyone will have to book individually. If I were to take care as a leader, I would have to sign papers that if someone doesn't pay, I will pay there bill.
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This would be a nice Reunion Cruise for anyone that can make it. We can reserve on board for any special dinner arrangements we want. There is so much to do on a ship and they do have Sea Sick Pills for those that need them. Please think about it . The best time to go is May; before the hurricanes start.

Barbara Deppe Schwinn.

Comment from Ben Vitale:
Barbara
A short cruise might be a good idea! For sure; I won't be able to go because my wife Marie gets Sea Sick, very easily, even in a Car. You could imagine what would happen in a boat! Let's see what Our fellow Alumni think of the idea.

Comment From Brenda Sichenzia:
I will not go on that carrier. Had very unpleasant experience with them. Didn't care for them at all. Most of us have been at least once to the places they travel to and were hoping for something different in the way of a reunion.

Comment From Joan Lalla Gerson:
I like the idea of a cruise for the reunion because the last cruise was the ideal thing. It saved the organizers a lot of trouble and people were at their leisure to get together or go off on their own. Bill and Arlene did a great job. We got together for dinner every day to exchange stories and many met at a certain watering hole each afternoon. For someone like myself who is on a special diet, the variety of foods available on a cruise is a positive.

Joanie Lalla Gerson

Comment from Barbara Deppe Schwinn:

Hi Everyone

I read the comments and we can certainly decide as a group, which cruise line we go on; or "whatever we do." There are hopefully many comments to come . I thought we had to start thinking about our Reunion now; for the year 2009 is just around the corner. We can all contribute helpful suggestions.

Barbara

Comment From Chris (Parderlikes) Nunziato:

HI - I'm Chris (Parderlikes)Nunziato- class of '60- If there's a reunion of some kinds I would consider it--- please keep me informed--I don't know if I could do a cruise however I'm open for suggestions

Thanks guys.

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Terry Duarte and Pat Anderson in Ciber Space!

Hi All
I just ran across Terry Duarte and Pat Anderson, somewhere in Ciber Space. They are both listed under the Sachem Class of 59, at the Alumni Site (link below)

Terry lives in Morrison Florida, and Pat lives in Aginley Florida. Who knows, they could be your neighbors!

http://www.alumniclass.com/sachem/members/my-class?logged-in&enca=ZGF2aXMucGFya0B5YWhvby5jb20=&encb=dHVydGxl

Does anyone have any contact information for Pat or Terry; it would be great if we could find them, and put them in contact with our group!

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Photo Submitted by Tony and Betty (Schloeh) Bonicioli

How old was Paul Albert when this photo was taken?

Is the teacher Vince Lombardi?
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Pat Prince Rath Said:
I don't know how old Paul was, but the teacher is Mr. Reddy (English) and if memory serves correctly he married Ms. McGann.
I believe we were still attending classes at Gatelot!!!!
Good job Ben, thanks for being there for us.
Pat (Prince) Rath
Class of 1960

Richard Williams Said:

PAUL ALBERT AND I GREW UP IN HOLBROOK. HE MAY HAVE BEEN A YEAR YOUNGER THAN ME. SO IF PAT IS CORRECT ABOUT GATELOT AVENUE THEN I WOULD PUT HIS AGE AT 14-15. KEVIN BAACK OUGHT TO KNOW; I THINK PAUL LIVED NEAR KEVIN. ALWAYS GREAT HEARING FROM Y'ALL, RICHARD WILLIAMS

Kevin Baack Said:

Paul Albert lived about 1/2 mile from me. We used to play ball in the empty lot across from his house. I lost count of the number of times I got yelled at by my Mother for coming home late for dinner, because we got so wrapped up in the ball games.Anyway, that does look like Gatelot Ave. The Class of 1960 only attended Sachem for the last 3 years, as the building didn't officially open until Sept 1957. Holbrook students attended Gatelot from Sept 1954 to June 1957. Our first 6 years were spent at Union Ave School in Holbrook. Assuming Paul was born in 1943, like I was, he could have been anywhere from 11 to 14 when the picture was taken. If I had to guess I would think he would have been 13 or 14.Why does it matter, anyway?

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Port Jefferson High School Class of 58 Celebrate their 50 Year Reunion

"Humm!" "Ben is really flipping out!" "Must be the onset of Dementia!" "He actually forgot that this is a Sachem Blog!" " I don't believe it!"

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Actually I wrote this article, because the PJHS Class of 58, does have a direct connection to our alumni group! One person that I met did indeed help almost all of us at one time or another, and the other graduate of PJHS may have played at many of our Social Events. Wow! Small world!
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As many of you already know, I am still working as a DJ, here on Long Island! On September 6, 2008 I played for the PJHS Class of 58, in a catering hall located in Miller Place. "So what's the connection to PJHS?" For one, Bob Turoff, who is a Contributing Editor, to this Blog, did not attend Sachem; he is a graduate of the PJHS, Class of 1958! Patty Perkins DeAleva, Richard Williams, and I all went to Port Jefferson High School for three Years, and then transfered to Sachem in our Senior year. Any of the above listed Sachem Alumni, could have attended the PJHS Reunion, and met many people that the have not seen in many years.

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I'm trying to create some suspense; do you ever reveal your "down cards" when you play Poker? Are you curious about how "another school's 50th Reunion went? "

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OK! I was amazed at the parallel between our Alumni Group, and the PJHS Alumni Group; it was the "Spirit!" Unlike most groups, comprised of people in our age group, the PJHS Alumni Group, brought new meaning to the word Party! The Port Jefferson Group, danced non-stop for about three hours! This is certainly not the norm for people in their sixties! The group was amazing! A room full of twenty year old kids, would have had trouble keeping up with this group! I felt the same energy from the PJHS group, that emanates from our Alumni Group! This is indeed very special!

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"OK, enough for the suspense!" I met Betty Schloeh, PJHS Class of 57, who worked at Sachem as a secretary, starting in 1958. Betty helped many of us with our many official matters and problems! Betty married Tony Bonicioli, also a PJHS graduate, who played with the Eddie Levay Band! I'm sure that you remember Eddie! So, I would bet Tony played at many of our Sachem functions. Both Tony and Betty look great! It was really nice to see them!

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And now the unexpected surprise! Tony and Betty sent me a few precious Sachem Photos. An article featuring these photos is forthcoming!

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Now all we need is a Reunion Committee to organize our next reunion!

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Tony and Betty! "Thank you so much" for the photos!

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Marylin Giove Chion Said:

I remember Tony Bonicioli and so does my husband Don. Where are Tony and his wife living now?

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Reply From Ben:

Hi Marylin
Tony and Betty live in Orlando Fl.

Betty and I went to Port Jefferson High School in 56 and 57. Betty started at Sachem in 58; I went to Sachem in 59. When I saw Betty at Sachem I said to myself,"she looks like Betty that went to PJHS!" I have one serious flaw! If you pull someone out of the context that I have become accustomed to seeing them; they become total strangers! So when I saw Betty in Sachem, I never even bothered to ask if she was indeed the "Betty" from PJHS! I just said "nope! Not possible!"

I am forwarding this letter to Tony and Betty; just look in the CC: Line for their Email Addresses!

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Marylin and Don Reply to Email:

Ben,
Thanks for writing back. Don and I live in Orlando also and I know that Don would like to see Tony. I don't know if he remembers Don or not.

Hi Tony, if you are out there we would like to hear from you.

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Sachem Class of 79 Reunion?
Oh Ben... that is so nice. I am assuming you sent that to Betty and Tony, right? Also, if you have any way of knowing if there are plans for a reunion for the Sachem Class of 1979, would you let me know. My daughter has been looking for information (and a few friends that she lost contact with).

Thanks a bunch.

Joan Watson

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