Friday, May 24, 2013

Rene_Rast, Leslie Terry and Gail_Rast at 2010 reunion



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Anthony Perna at 2011 reunion



Anthony Perna? Nah! that looks like Ben! LOL

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Sunday, May 19, 2013



Sachem Alumni, George LaCorte, Visited by the new "National Bird," "the Vulture." LOL
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Asher was barking at something in the backyard again this morning. I went to check it out and saw this in the bird bath. Jill saw them yesterday, now we know why the water disappears so quickly.



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Friday, May 03, 2013


Internet, Social Media and Grandparents
By Ben Vitale

I constantly read derogatory articles about the younger generation and the time they spend on Social Media and the Internet. Is there really something wrong with communicating with people via Cyberspace?
When I was about 14 years old I lived in Brooklyn, NY.  How did teenagers communicate in the 50s? OK….We did not have Cell Phones, TV, Text Messaging, Email, Social Media, or Computers! We did have AM Radio, but the signals usually drifted in and out in the evening hours! LOL. No FM radio! “Yep, we lived like Cave Men!” LOL. On the positive note; we did have the “promise of a “Cell Phone” that was yet to be invented. Dick Tracey, a cartoon character in the “Daily News,” flaunted a wrist mounted “Two Way Radio.” Oh how wonderful it would be to have a “Wrist Radio!”

As a teenager, my “gang of friends,” congregated in front of “Al’s Prime Meat Market,” on 39Th St. and 12Th Avenue, in Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY. Every evening about 35 of us gathered on the corner and talked to each other. Every evening we talked to the same 35 people.
The younger generation communicates with hundreds of their friends, on a daily basis. Is the written form of communications less valid than the spoken word? My Granddaughter has 800 people listed as friends on her Facebook account.

You may be surprised to find out that not all of the older generation, are brainwashed by the old way of communicating. Many of the older generation do not subscribe to the outdated social mandate which expects you to “act your age.” An increasing number of the “older generation” are very much in tune with the modern ways of social interaction. For example: 117 Sachem High School Alumni, from the Classes of 1959 through 1965 are members of our Facebook Group, which is called “Sachem Alumni 1959 - 1965.”  (Sachem High School, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/58645312298/

In addition: 120 Sachem High School Alumni, from the classes of 1959 through 1965 are members of the Sachem High School, Alumni Group, that interacts via the following Blog.

http://reunion98.blogspot.com/

Correspondence is generally through Email, and articles of general interest are published to our Blog. I am happy to say that the younger generation cannot claim exclusive ownership of the modern Internet, and social media; your grandparents share this honor with you! LOL “Sorry guys,” some Grandparents are also “cool.” LOL
There is nothing more precious than maintaining contact with your classmates from high school, 50 years after graduation! Guess what “kiddies,” we like the Internet and social media, more than you do! LOL. If “Grandparents” thrive on the Internet, it is only reasonable to offer our support and approval to our grandchildren.  Hey! We do have something in common after all! LOL

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Sunday, April 28, 2013


Ben and Marie Vitale 50Th Anniversary Party
                                    Photo Credit  Philip Linguitti
By Ben Vitale

On April 27, 2013, Marie and I celebrated our 50Th Wedding Anniversary, at “The Beach Club Estates,” in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. We had 90 guests at our affair.
 
The weather was beautiful; and we had the cocktail hour on the patio, overlooking Lake Ronkonkoma. The Fountain and beautiful flowers served to enhance an already beautiful experience. A few of my guests said that they were impressed; “the Hors D’Oeuvres just kept coming.” The caterer was very generous with the Hors D’Oeuvres. 

My wife and I wanted 50s, 60s, and 70s, music so we hired Tommy Sullivan, who is an original member of “Johnny Maestro, and the Brooklyn Bridge.” My guests loved Tommy’s music! The “Brooklyn Bridge” style, enchanted the guests at my Anniversary Party.  Four hours of dancing and smiles; what more could one ask for!

Marie and I come from the Catering and Entertainment Industries. We could very well be a catering hall’s worst nightmare, because we are very familiar with the music and catering industries, and have very specific expectations.  We know what constitutes a great party, and we would not leave any detail to chance; all details were addressed in advance!  Nightmare… yes…. We are more demanding than “Alex Ehente, the Coffee Bean inspector!” LOL

In a rating system of One to Ten, I would rate the staff and management of “The Beach Club Estates,” as a Fifteen; yes the service was beyond my expectations.
The Banquet Manager, the Matradee, and even the owner were constantly interacting with staff members, to make sure that our party ran smoothly. The food was outstanding! The service was outstanding! The entertainment was beyond fantastic!

The guests felt like they were on vacation on a cruise ship. They looked out of the windows at the “Beach Club Estates,” and had a beautiful view of Lake Ronkonkoma. “Yep! It did give me the impression of a cruise ship vacation!”

Our Anniversary Party was expedited with “Military Precision.” Professionally speaking; our Anniversary Party could have very well been, one of the best parties of the Century
 

50 years! OMG! LOL


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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Fellow Alumni:
You might want to check out these CDs.

Oldies But Goodies Collection 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXqgO63b59c

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Its Snowing on Long Island! LOL

I hate you guys down south! LOL

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Members of the Sachem High School Alumni Group: It Would be Wonderful if you Could Join our Facebook Group!

We have 120 members in this Sachem High School Alumni Group. The Sachem High School Alumni, Facebook group, also has about 120 members. Our group is communicating from Two separate locations on the Internet.
 
 This is a sample of some of the dialog that takes place on our "Sachem Alumni 1959 - 1965," Facebook group.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/58645312298/

Mary Rooney's comment (below) says it all!
 



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    ok ,,three places...........Patchogue roller rink, Rialto movie theatre, Davis Park ferry. What memories do any of these three places conjur up?
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    • Cathy Dolan Vultaggio I saw my first Elvis movie there too. And it was his first movie ,Love me Tender . Roller rink , first date ,sorta ,with Dave McComb Jane's younger brother .We took a taxi to Patchogue ! Then after rollerskating we had a pizza .A whole one . I think I ate 1 slice.

    • Dorothy Delaney My first date was at the Rialto theater, actually with a group of people - we all sat in the balcony and smoked.... the roller rink was a place I went to often when I was younger..I was never really good at roller skating on that smooth wood floor tho --

    • Priscilla Kolb Pierce we went to see Peyton Place there; told our mothers were were going to see another movie (can't remember what) at the Lowe's theatre. Great movie with great friends even though the only that I can remember being with me is my sister, Joan; she drove!




  • Mary Rooney
    HI GANG!!!! AFTER READING ALL THE GREAT THINGS WE DID AS KIDS GROWING UP IN LONG ISLAND I OFTEN WONDER WHY WE LEFT!!!!!! SACHEM WAS LIKE ALL OF US BEING TOGETHER AND HAVING REAL FUN,NO DRUGS,NO GETTING DRUNK THERE WERE A FEW OF US WHO DID THAT BUT NOTHING LIKE TODAY. I AM VERY GLAD TO SEE WE ALL TURNED OUT OK AND HAVE LOVELY FAMILYS, NICE HOMES,AND STILL ALOT OF RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER,BRAVO!!!!! WE DID IT GANG !!!! GOD BLESS AND HAVE A GREAT DAY............LOVE MARY FUSCO-ROONEY



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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

What store is this?

 
What store is this? "You know." LOL
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