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Dear CLS'ers, I am one of the Senior Members of the postings Class of '44. I was so impressed with all of the postings, the organization of the WEB Site, and the many constructive messages that have circulated over the years. Eddie Alperson (class of '44) sent me materials in 2002 and it took me all this time to uncover this site. Thanks Eddie and thanks to Mike for your great work. Looking back at those years at CLS (42-44) made me realize that it made a major contribution to my life's work. World War II was well on its way and many of the young men faculty were drafted and there was a shortage of staff in the Stein House. So, I became (I think elected) commissioner of the Stein House taking care of the younger children particularly in the evening. I think Peter Haidu's mother was the staff member in charge and I would relief her. Some of you might have been at CLS when I would tell spookie stories on the porch as you went to sleep. (Many years later I found out that this was not psychologically sound!) But I took the story telling seriously and thought that was the best thing for sleep! I graduated in '44 and the following week found myself in the army and 17 weeks later after Basic Training in Italy. Since my mother tongue is German I became a member of an Interrogation of Prisoner of War Team (IPW). At 19 and a Private First Class I interrogated a German General who surrendered his regiment to us. (I am sure the men and women in Iraqu today have similar experiences being unprepared [having just graduated high school] and knowing very little about the culture in which they find themselves. Let me skip to the more salient points of my career --- for the Stein House experience led me to try to go to College. Roger Strasser '36 was our English teacher & guidance counselor, now 1945 a trained Occupational Counselor suggested that I try becoming a salesperson in a Department Store.....Bad advice...for I applied to NYU School of Education and became a classroom teacher, later demonstration school teacher and later in my career a principal of schools.(Great Neck, Schenectady & Harrison NY.) I also did a stint in Afghanistan (56-58) helping to develop a University Program there with a Columbia University Team of faculty. For the last 30 years I was a professor at Wheelock College in Boston. And now co-founded a National/International Non Profit organization - Playing For Keeps which is dedicated to improving outcomes and the quality of life for children by promoting healthy, constructive play. NOTE: Those of you who are living in Washington DC might like to come to our upcoming Conference October 7-9, 2004. In reading all of your journeys I became impressed as I thought back of my own experience and how critical those two years were and contributed to my later life activities. I look forward to attending the next Reunion. Should you be in Boston do send me an email and let's recount old times at Cherry Lawn. My best to all of you. Edgar Klugman, 65 Kirkstall Road, Newtonville, MA 02460 atakara@aol.com
Edgar Klugman <atakara@aol.com>
Newtonville, MA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 23:17:17 (EDT)

Hi, Mike, how about some names to go with the reunion pictures? It would be very hard for me to recognize my schoolmates and friends after 53 years.
Rita H. "Chickie" Pakmer <chickp7777@aol.com>
Mt. Dora, FL USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 21:55:16 (EDT)

It's been four days since I attended this year's reunion and after 35 years, I realize how much those 2 years I spent at Cherry Lawn has played such an important role in my life. The best moment this past Saturday was seeing my former roommate, Sara Korzennik! The fact she was able to contact me through surfing the Internet, found my name, called and then our calling back and forth for seven weeks before the reunion made it seem just like yesterday! Friends forever . Now on a lighter note, a BIG thanks to everyone involved in planning this annual reunion, someone commented we are family and how true that felt. Spending time with other former Cherry Lawn students from all generations was truly a wonderful experience. Like Sara mentioned in her e-mail, when we went to Cherry Lawn Park, fond memories for both of us seemed to take over. Like they say, you can never go back but thanks again everyone for bringing back those special memories of all the good times I will always remember at CLS . Enid S. Levinson (1967-1968/1968-1969)
Enid S. Levinson <enid.levinson@nhcne.med.navy.mil>
Newport, RI USA - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 07:07:08 (EDT)

another great reunion, and even the weather gods cooperated! to those of you who couldn't make it, we missed you! and you missed some great food! a big thanks to peter miller for some great 360 degree pix! hope to see you there next year!
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA! - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 01:42:26 (EDT)

what a great time, it would have been nice if more people had been at the beach, enid and i went to the cls on sunday, nice park, they should of left at least one of the buildings standing, the boulder was still there i guess it was to heavy to move, any way looking forward to next year. and in between time, keep in touch, saying hello to all that were there as well as my grill mate and to my former roomie.
sara korzennik <skorzennik@hotmail.com>
east hartford, ct - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 11:53:55 (EDT)

CLS Staffer Mounts Art Exhibit

Yoshiro Sanbonmatsu: A Political Artist's Retrospective Gallery for Social and Political Art Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston.  June 5 - July 31 Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Retrospective of New England political artist Yoshiro Sanbonmatsu, featuring more than 60 oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, and installations. Sanbonmatsu s art takes an unflinching look at war, power, and social injustice. Timed to coincide with the Democratic National Convention. 

For more information: http://home.earthlink.net/~sanbonmatsu/show/

Yoshiro Sanbonmatsu <ysd16@earthlink.net>
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 09:14:31 (EDT)

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Ann Herrick, CLS class of '70? I need to make amends to her as I married her boyfriend in Aug. 1970. I also would like to find Laurie Kogan, my roommate during my Cherry Lawn years, 68-69. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Peace and love, Diana
Diana Boege Fradette <diana923@webtv.net>
Middletown Springs, Vt. USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 09:05:42 (EDT)

Hey Mike,

Rob here. Sorry for not staying in touch. You may add me to the collective. Unfortunately, I won't be able to come to the reunion this year but it's always nice to hear from you guys. I appreciate all you do and as a web site designer and administrator myself I know how much work goes into keeping a site current. I did receive the card, by the way.

I currently live outside of Nashville in Franklin, TN and I'm the Tour Manager for Sam Bush. You can see a tour schedule on his website http://www.sambush.com . Sam has a new record "King Of My World" on which I have credit as Assistant Engineer. I've been working, most currently, with contemporary bluegrass artists and have recently worked with, David Grisman, Jerry Douglas, Alison Brown, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, to name a few.

I was excited to assist Sam with his set with Jorma Kaukonen this year at Merlefest. Jorma and Sam recorded an album together last year called "Blue Country Heart." Jack Casady was also there to perform a set with Jorma as Hot Tuna. You may remember Jack and Jorma played with the Jefferson Airplane. Also, we were all honored to meet John Paul Jones, bass player for Led Zepplin at Merlefest this year who sat in with John Cowan's band, and with Sam on his 1956 Electric Mandolin they played a most excellent acoustic rendering of "Dazed and Confused."

I also did a few shows with the jazz supergroup Fourplay last year as an audio engineer and will work with them in the future if my schedule allows.

Folks are welcome to visit my websites if they want to see what I've been up to over the years.
I hope all goes well with all of you and that everyone has a wonderful summer.

Best,
Rob Stokes
POB 682367
Franklin, TN 37068
rob@robstokes.com

http://robstokes.com

http://homepage.mac.com/rmstokes/

Franklin, TN United States - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 16:54:35 (EDT)

Hi! My name is Dennis Klampert and graduated in the class of '65. The phone number in my directory listing is not my immediate phone number. The phone number I would like to update is (315)794-5877. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL!!! Especially Richard "Berky" Berkowitz Hart and all others that would like to catch up on the past 35 years. Thank You!
Dennis Klampert
Utica, NY United States - Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 14:54:35 (EDT)

Word has reached us of the death of Tanya and Leonard Wood in a car accident on March 13th. Tanya was the daughter of Dr. Stael and Dr. Boris, and graduated from Cherry Lawn as a member of the class of 1943. Please see the In Memoriam section of the website for more information

Mike Manners, Webkeeper

Hi Everybody! 

I wanted to let everyone know that the Cherry Lawn Alumni Association has donated five "Bricks" for the new children's playground at Cherry Lawn Park. The bricks commemorate the class years: 1918-1929, 1930-39, 1940-49, 1950-59 and 1960-72. We have heard that some folks are planning to buy a brick for specific class years as well. These bricks will ensure our legacy to the property in a small way for a long time to come. I hope everyone will get a chance to see the new playground at some point... maybe this summer when you come to the beach! Our annual postcard about the get-together should be going out in the next few weeks. Look for it!

My best regards, 

Lewis Meyerson, President

Cherry Lawn Alumni Association
- Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 12:14:15 (EDT)

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