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Friday, May 24, 2013
Arlene and Billy Monteverdi
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Esther_Landahl, Carol_Byrnes and Esther's husband
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Rene_Rast, Leslie Terry and Gail_Rast at 2010 reunion
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Pat Prince and Mr. Creedon
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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
Headline from our Sachem Alumni 1959 through 1965+ Facebook group.
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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 Many of the older generation do not subscribe to the outdated social mandate which expects you to “act your age.”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)
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.
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 Our Thanks to Google/ Blogger for Hosting Our Site!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ben and Marie Vitale 50Th Anniversary Party
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.
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Sbyx8smUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXqgO63b59c
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You might want to check out these CDs.
Oldies But Goodies Collection
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Sbyx8smUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXqgO63b59c
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