Cherry Lawn Message Board

2006

Happy New Year to all, and I hope we see all of you in SF at the reunion February 16-18th.

The time has come to learn whether you are planning on attending the February CLS reunion. We have a definite crew of about 50 solid YESES - many with spouses or significant others and many coming solo, so everyone should feel quite at home. There are still plenty of hotel rooms available at both the Comfort Inn and the Conventry Inn, and others willing to share a room, but you MUST register by January 16th to guarantee our reduced group rates.

Caterers and hotels need to know what to plan as well as our own reunion crew! Please don't leave things until the last minute, so I can also find some time to enjoy this event. A little guilt never hurts now and then. I'd imagine there will still be rooms after that date, but given that this is a holiday weekend, the rates will rise, and options may become more limited. There are still local alumni willing to serve as hosts at there homes if this is a preferred way to attend.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU KNOW ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, SO I CAN PLACE YOU ON OR OFF THE LIST.

Even better yet, if you are planning on attending, go on-line and fill in the registration form; send it to me either on-line or via snail mail, along with your check made out to Dianne Grossman for either $50.00 per person for the dinner only; $25.00 per person for the brunch only; $75.00 per person for both. Please feel free to send a little extra to help me cover costs not included in these fees. My address is 6124 Libby Road. NE, Olympia, WA. 98506-1629.

Call me if you have any questions: 360-943-6651 or my cell, which may be a better bet: 206-550-0933

LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON! AND REMEMBER TO SHOW ME THE MONEY $$$

Respectfully yours, Dianne
Dianne Grossman <diannegg@comcast.net>
Olympia, WA USA - Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 02:40:34 (EST)

...and to all a good night.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 12:14:53 (EST)

i'm back online! sincerely, june kaplan
june Kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, nY usa - Friday, December 22, 2006 at 18:52:29 (EST)

This year I pray for our children to be released from Iraq. My daughter signed up for the Army right before 9/11, to get a good college education and job security. Because of a technicality, she never left. I am especially grateful for that technicality, and for every holiday season that she is home with us and safe. June, I will write again soon and Dianne, thanks for all the emails. Happy Holidays! Ruth Beck
Ruth Beck <rbeck76@verizon.net>
Fayville, Ma USA - Friday, December 22, 2006 at 09:20:03 (EST)

To all CLSers... Sending out greetings to you for the winter solstice...and whatever holidays you choose to celebrate in your own ways! Take time for the simple joys of the season. Hope 2007 brings peace, good health, laughter, love, and unexpected pleasures... Reflecting on times gone by and good times to be had ahead. Stay in touch... Rock on!
Fullis Conroy (formerly Phyllis Shapiro '67) <Fullis2B@aol.com>
Williamsport, PA - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 23:38:57 (EST)

June Kaplan, I got your two phone messages but have been out of the country for most of Nov. I went to Guatemala on a medical mission. It has been an extrodinary experience, of mutual admiration, giving and true medical integration. E-mail me if you get a chance. I'm just finishing another semester at grad school. I will be offically done with my MSAc in August '07. Love to you June and all other CLSer's.
Chas B <drclerner@msn.com>
Bantam, CT USA - Thursday, December 07, 2006 at 23:15:28 (EST)

Thanks, David. I was beginning to think the only sound out there was crickets........hope you can find your way to SF in Feb.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA - Sunday, December 03, 2006 at 19:46:01 (EST)

Jon: Boo. Ruth: Due to some recent genealogical research, I've learned that there are some Kameras folk in Marblehead, Mass. (no known direct relation), so anything's possible, but quite a coincidence, nu?
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Sunday, December 03, 2006 at 14:57:26 (EST)

A mind is a terrible thing to waste......or in some of our cases, a waist is a terrible thing to mind. Sorry, but is that a chorus of 'Boos' that I hear?
Jon "Birdie" Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 16:45:52 (EST)

Sorry David, I sort of remember a Carey Kameras. No relation? Wrong last name, probably. I think I may have been in a "fog" some of those days! My college reunion is coming up soon, 30 years, and I can't remember most of my classmates at Emerson, but I do remember names at CLS. Mind tricks, I guess.
ruth beck <rbeck76@verizon.net>
Fayville, Ma USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 15:08:42 (EST)

Ruth, unless my parents had a secret life (they did, but that's another story), I never had a brother, but if I did, I'm sure he'd be doing just fine. Dianne, I'm really hoping I can make it out to the left coast, but I can't nail it down. The Mine Workers contract expires Dec. 31, and I may be called upon to produce agitprop in the coalfields, or be disobedient in a civil fashion, or pay a debt to society, or something. I will let you know when things clarify.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Friday, November 24, 2006 at 22:31:36 (EST)

Now that's the spirit. 'Urp!
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Friday, November 24, 2006 at 09:32:19 (EST)

Gobble Gobble!
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 15:30:04 (EST)

Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving. Looking forward to the Feb reunion in S.F and meeting (or re-meeting) some old friends. Sounds like it's going to be a good turn out. And hopefully again to CT in July.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 14:49:33 (EST)

Hi Dave, June, Ruth and Arab, Hope you are all enjoying the blustery fall we're having and getting into the holiday spirit. I know I definitely will place myself in that category. As always... I have questions... Dave, what's your current status about coming to the west coast reunion? June, I promise to call you during the next couple of days - probably Wednesday evening. Ruth, I hope voters proved they still had the ability to question authority; now I hope we can all own up to those changes; and Arab... how the heck are you? Are you still in Africa in one of the most dangerous places on Earth? Details... please share some of your adventure and experiences. I for one would LOVE to hear all about it. All the best to everyone. Dianne
Dianne Grossman <diannegg@comcast.net>
Olympia, WA USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 00:33:40 (EST)

Thank you, June. And David, didn't you have a brother who also attended CLS for a while? How is he? Ruth
Ruth B. <rbeck76@charter.net>
Fayville, Ma 01745 - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 09:05:46 (EST)

Hey June, I think Bazz really liked that story about Macbeth. I remember him telling it during rehearsal for Othello. It may have been appropos, as I was cast as the drunken porter, a role whose lines discuss at length the link between inebriation and male, er, dysfunction. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 21:43:29 (EST)

Hi June, did you get my letter? Happy Thankgiving to all and never forget the spirit of the sixies to "Question Authority". Peace. Ruth B.
Ruth B. <rbeck76@verizon.net>
Fayville, MA US - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 18:26:25 (EST)

nothing seems to have changed - as usual just trying to keep up with june alice continues to be a full time job... arab
Ray Boyd <royrboyd@hotmail.com>
Olathe, KS USofA - Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 10:54:23 (EST)

Had I graduated from CLS, I would have been '59 - or same as Joan Strasser, who I knew very well. Instead, all I can note is I attended from 1951 to 1954. Teachers I distinctly recall were Mrs. (Meta) Williams and Mrs. (darned if I can recall her first name; students were not supposed to know those personal details) Spooner. I was reviewing the obit pages at this site, and noted Marylin Halevi. I distinctly remember her as the younger 'brat" of my contemporary, Marc. In a paragraph or less, I went on to Indian Mountain School and South Kent School. I then went to the University of Illinois majoring in Accountancy. I dropped and went into the US Air Force. While serving in Viet Nam, I decided there "must be a better way' to earn a living in this life, so I got 're-motivated', and after leaving service during 1969, returned to University from which I graduated during 1970 and subsequently got my CPA during 1974. After graduation, I moved to Chicago and went went to work in the railroad industry. During 1981, on the eve of my railroad going kaput from a bankruptcy during 1977, I left and started my own CPA firm. Such served me well until I retired during 2003. Not wishing to go through the grief of attempting to sell a small practice, I simply folded it and referred the clients to other practicioners - and that was that! Since then, I read the New York Times, make a "visit or two' to the family in Greenwich, play on the internet (discovering this site in the process may I add) , and otherwise "keep my nose clean". I never married in this life. So much for all of that; Joanie, if you review this site, I'm still out there "live and kickkin'. GBN
Gilbert B Norman <gbnorman@chicagonet.net>
Clarendon Hills, IL - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 14:24:56 (EST)

Nope, it's not me. Pretty funny though!
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Friday, November 17, 2006 at 06:45:10 (EST)

oops
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 22:53:03 (EST)

So June, you need to wait for a new operating system to be released before you can use email again? I guess no one in the world with a MAC can use their email since about 4 months ago, and are also waiting for a new operating system release? Come on, get it fixed.
Anon
- Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 14:31:12 (EST)

oh june at our tender age it's all appropriate. Frank Schaeffer
frank schaeffer <fschaeffer@cpsd.us>
- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 15:37:26 (EST)

if that was inappropriate-my apologies-- june k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 22:52:01 (EST)

one morning meeting in 1969 gearing up for graduation, Baz quoted an actor friend of his in either Hamlet or Macbeth--the actor had messed up his lines--instead of saying "screw your courage to the sticking place" he said, and i quote Bazil, "stick your courage to the screwing place..." alas my poor virgin ears, Baz could be a bit of a rogue, eh? one autumn day in 1967 Dr. Viv took some of us to The Pancake House--on the way back we stopped at a red light and she had us run around the car 3 times because as Dr. V put it "i had to wake you guys up!" misty water-colored memories.. peace & love to all, jak '69
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 17:42:43 (EST)

is that you Mr. Zuber or is it someone posing as Mr. Zuber? hmmmm... i left a message to Laura about hearing from the man himslf perhaps and hopefully you might post a message to us because we miss you Mr. Zuber and our days at Cherry Lawn... God Bless you--waiting for Leopard from Apple to be perfected--my nephew tells me it may take 6 months--yikes--be well have fun and keep painting! Actually your art exhibit is tonight so i guess you may not be our Mr. Zuber ? oh well, this is too tight a knot for me to untie, june k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 21:12:23 (EST)

June - Your email has been "broken" for months now. When is it going to be fixed?
Chris Z
- Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 19:27:17 (EST)

Bravo Mr. Zuber for your beautiful art exhibit! 92 and still going strong--what a wonderful power of example you are and have always been! Laura tells me Mr. Zuber is not online, yet to still have him as Patriarch of The CLS Family is awesome amazing extrodinary, we are blessed with Mr. Zuber-a scholar and a gentleman, as we have lost our Basil Becket Burwell and i'll never get over losing my teacher, mentor, friend Dr. Vivienne Eisner Margolis, and my heart goes out to the allumni for our loss of class-mates and to those allumni who have lost loved ones... i still have my parents thank God and can't fathom life without them... they been berry berry good to me, God Bless The CherryLawn Community, Blessings to all, peace and love, june K. '69
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 00:33:02 (EST)

My younger sister, Louise Beck, attended Cherry Lawn for a few months in 1970 or 1971, I am not sure which year.While she was there, does anyone know if there were any photos taken of her? Ruth Beck
Ruth Beck <rbeck76@verizon.net>
Fayville, Ma 01745 - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 09:37:44 (EST)

I've already voted - hooray for the absentee ballot! Please note that the "Final" West Coast Reunion plans and links are posted, so please make sure you sign on before January 16th when our block of reserved rooms are no longer secured (even though I'm sure there will always be room for one more) We have over 100 people attending (including spouses) and I sure hope you are one of them! Look forward to receiving your registration and check. Warmest regards to all! Dianne
Dianne Grossman <diannegg@comcast.net>
Olympia, WA - Thursday, November 02, 2006 at 17:32:12 (EST)

Dave and Sue...I agree...don't complain later if you don't vote now! This is the one constitutional right you need to take seriously.......Enid
Enid S. Levinson <enid.levinson@nhcne.med.navy.mil>
Newport, RI USA - Thursday, November 02, 2006 at 06:31:46 (EST)

OUCH.... yes get out and vote
susan gombert <susan713@optonline.net>
- Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 18:20:31 (EST)

Hey Mike, Photo of the Month "alumni-babes?" Is that like "girls of southern New England"? Nonetheless, always great to see Barbara and Laura, even as they provocatively display their etchings. On a lighter note, everyone get out there and VOTE on Tuesday, preferably early and often. Yeah, I know the Demos are shmucks, but they're our shmucks. Here in Virginia where I work, we're constantly reminded by Sen. George "Macaca" Allen that racism and violence still hold places of honor in American politics.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 14:14:37 (EST)

I have recently added a Christmas 1940 Cherry Pit, and a 1950 Cherry Pit to the online archive. If you have an interest in Cherry Lawn, I highly recommend reading what students wrote in ALL of these books. It's a real eye opener to various times in our history as a school, a nation, and a world. You went to school with some pretty amazing and forward thinking people!
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 17:15:04 (EST)

Thank you, June, for the lovely message. Dianne G. emailed me and asked me to add some more current photos and in my haste, I added a quick album called " My extended Family" and uploaded the first crop of photos. Brian, my husband, is a very old friend, whom I married in 2002 and is my knight in shining armor. I out a link to CLS with a photo of the bridge, thanks to Mike Manners, but it is toward the end of the blogs. I really did have some good friends at CLS and some excellent teachers. My favorite was Basil Burwell, who did not make fun of my poetry. I did find I was more artistic and attended the Museum School of Fine Art in Boston, in conjunction with Emerson College. June, I hope you still have the zest for life and the uniqueness, you had at CLS. I remember you as truly gifted.
Ruth Beck <rbeck76@verizon.net>
Fayville, Ma 01745 - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 09:14:48 (EDT)

To dear Ruth Beck--back in '68 you and some others loomed large in grace, style, you, Debbie Jaffe, Adele Kessler were so well put together, flower children reflecting that time of youth and energy, quiet dignity, spilling over with light and hope--Ruth it's good to hear you're still younger than springtime and young at heart--be well, God Bless you and yours, sincerely, june kaplan--'69
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 20:36:36 (EDT)

This is a link to my blog which includes a link to my Cherry Lawn School days. Sometimes I feel like I still haven't matured since I went there. Ruth Beck '68
Ruth Beck <rbeck76@charter.net>
Fayville, Ma 01745 - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 11:04:13 (EDT)

I would like to add my best wishes to Mr. Zuber. He had a big influence on me. I passed on a masters in history for law after college. Now I'm not so sure it was a good choice. I still have (and occasionally refer to) The Oxford History of the American People by Morrison that Mr. Zuber inscribed and gave to me as a gift in 1965. His enthusiasim and sense of humor still make me smile after more than 40 years. Scott Ridge Class of 1965
Scott Ridge <ridgesg@aol.com>
Highwood, IL - Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 12:39:31 (EDT)

Happy, Happy Birthday, Mr. Zuber. I graduated in '54 with a lifelong love of history and archaeology - all because of you. The passion started in 9th grade with your class on the history of Egypt. It was a fascinating and outstanding course. During the year, You took us on a mueseum field trip to NYC, and I saw a partially unwrapped mummy in an open sarcophagus. That cemented the passion. The passion has permeated what I read, study, and how I have traveled since that time. Thank you for inspiring and educating me. I hope you have a wonderful year. Warm wishes, Helen Ogus Albright, '54
Helen Ogus Albright <helen@plasma-art.com>
Los Angeles, CA - Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 16:18:16 (EDT)

Wonder how Mike is getting along with his spam problem.....I guess he could always serve it with eggs and toast......And by the way, it appears that the location of the Feb 17th reunion has been decided. It is.....Ta Da! San Francisco. Stay tuned or check the link on the home page for further details.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA - Friday, September 29, 2006 at 16:16:05 (EDT)

Mr. Zuber's Birthday is coming up fast!

He turns Ninety - Two on TUESDAY September 26th.

He really enjoys and appreciates birthday cards.

Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Friday, September 15, 2006 at 13:37:01 (EDT)

Oops!!!!! Guess I shoulda hit the refresh button before sending my message......oh well, a little redundancy redundancy never hurt anyone.
Jon Ames <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 13:22:20 (EDT)

Hey everybody, just wanted to mention again that Dianne Grossman '68 is trying to gauge interest and gather info on the possibility of doing a Western reunion in February of '07. If you are interested or just want to have some input go to the CLS website home page where Mike has posted a link to Dianne's questionnaire. Any input could be helpful to any planning process. And don't forget the regular CLS reunion, hopefully, happening again next July in CT. '06 was my first and I'm already looking forward to '07. See ya.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA - Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 13:17:25 (EDT)

IF anyone would like updated info on the West coast reunion set for Feb. 17, 2007, please send me an e-mail. I will be collecting data continuously; however, I will be asking positive respondents to choose between LV/SF for the reunion's location if the choices remain too close to make a definitive decision. I have received over 70 responses thus far with over 50 being positive in nature. If you've been hesitating to press the reply and send key, hesitate no longer! Dianne '68
Dianne Grossman <diannegg@comcast.net>
Olympia, WA USA - Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 02:31:16 (EDT)

Hi Richard. Bob Nurin was at the beach again this year, and in a DIFFERENT gorgeous classic Porsche. Dang!
Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Saturday, September 02, 2006 at 10:30:01 (EDT)

Hi Mike; I got back from canada and just saw your message to me about Bob Nurin and his classic car... :-) thanks for the thought and tell him hi if you see him again. Didn't see any messages from people from 61-64 hope you are all doing well out there..
Richard Bottfeld <Bottfeld@aol.com>
Mountainair, NM USA - Friday, September 01, 2006 at 23:30:08 (EDT)

I wanted you to know that I am publishing my first novel in 15 years, "The Great Kisser," in November. Published by Rager Media, you can order it from Ragermedia.com or from my website, www.davidevanier.com My last book, published in 2004, was "Roman Candle: The Life of Bobby Darin," published by Rodale and available at my website or Amazon.com
David Evanier <devanier@earthlink.net>
Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Friday, September 01, 2006 at 23:01:31 (EDT)

sorry to say that is not the pic of debbie jaffe i sent....so I apologize for the mistake. Mike there was a pic of debbie w/ her name on the back.... Imagine honors in geometry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sdg
susan gombert <ssusan713@optonline.net>
sands point, new york, - Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 16:10:16 (EDT)

Ruth Dreessen (CLS '73?) Has been located, and has written a letter to the Cherry Lawn community: Ruth Dreessen Letter
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 08:04:10 (EDT)

Any friends from '65 to '68 hanging out? Would love to hear from you and relive some of our past. Barbara
Barbara Beer Brown <sorceres1@aol.com>
- Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 23:26:31 (EDT)

I just received this email from Anthony Regan, who is Mr. Zuber's friend and caretaker:

Mike, If you would be so kind to put it out there to the Cherry alumni that Chris's Big Art Show will be Nov 11th this year . In October he will be going to his 70th College reunion. I will hopefully have the Art for the invitation this week and forward it to you. Chris (Mr. Zuber) is doing very well. He's slowing down some, but very happy. We have a new dog named Rose. Anthony
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 13:13:23 (EDT)

Today I added a scanned copy of the 1947 Cherry Pit to the online archive. Thanks to Ludwig C Zuber for his generous gift of several missing years. I'll be adding them as time allows over the coming year. I still lack a 1959 book among others. If someone can loan me a copy, that would be great.
Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 17:44:55 (EDT)

p.s. thanks Alese for your enthusiasm and high spiritedness--how r you this fine summers eve? blessings to all -- jak
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 01:05:32 (EDT)

to Sonya Schopick see you next summer! you r so beloved by The CLS Alumni, sorry i missed the '06 Reunion, my email is down so i look to thee and the CLS Family for contact with old friends and relatively new ones, i invite anyone who would like to say hi to drop me a line at p.o.box 2062 amagansett, ny 11930-2062 and i'll write cha back! take good care all, luv, june
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 00:57:33 (EDT)

hey Cynthia, Jan, Carla, Dina--how you gals doing? hi Dube sisters!! hope to see you all next summer, come rain or high water.. hi to Arab and Chris Butters!! and the whole CLS fam-damily!!! peace & love, june k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 19:19:54 (EDT)

thanks Franny, Liz, Laura, Toby, Dianne for our wonderful communications lately -- still can't send or receive email--i'm grateful for The CLS Web-site! sincerely, june k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 00:46:40 (EDT)

What a great idea to have a gathering on the West Coast....I will look at my work schedule and see how booked I am.....it would be nice to have a large 'friends and family' gathering. ANYONE out there involved with the hotel /travel business? Go West!!!!!!!!!!!!!Vegas could be fun. How about a group rate. Thanks D.
susan gombert, aka dube <ssusan713@optonline.net>
sands point, new york usa - Monday, August 14, 2006 at 07:36:22 (EDT)

Hi Folks, WOW!! This is the first time I've ever looked at the message board. What a great place for me to remind everyone to respond to the west coast reunion interest survey, so we can get an idea who MAY be interested and whether you'd prefer to have it in LA or Las Vegas, which could change if responses start pouring in all voting for Hawaii or Olympia, WA? that's okay. I like egetting out of town. The date SEEMS to be getting set for Saturday, Feb. 17th. Please feel free to contact anyone you know, who may not have gotten my survey either via e-mail or snail mail because there are a lot of unknowns at this point. I will be mailing snail mails on Monday, the 14th. Please e-mail me any thoughts you may have. this should be a great event since the alumni are very special people indeed! I, like the rest of you who have posted comments, had a magical time during this past reunion - it was by far the most enjoyable for me. Love to you all, Dianne
Dianne Grossman <diannegg@comcast.net>
Olympia, WA USA - Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 01:43:07 (EDT)

Anyone who might be interested in a West Coast version of the reunion should fill out the questionaire that Mike has posted a link to on the CLS home page. Dianne Grossman is trying to gauge interest.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA - Tuesday, August 08, 2006 at 17:01:01 (EDT)

Hey Alese--having difficulty posting my message--i could never forget you, you are very memorable! See you and everybody next year come rain or come shine! i must say Alese that you surely carry with you The Cherry Lawn Spirit! Much Love, june k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Monday, August 07, 2006 at 20:12:57 (EDT)

Hey Alese--how could i forget you? You're so memorable! Rest assured i will see u and everybody next summer! Being born ib the year of the cat-a little rain kept me away, yet i shall persevere next year! Love you too!!! Always, june k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Monday, August 07, 2006 at 15:50:59 (EDT)

June my Dear! you can spell my name wrong any time you want, as long as you don't forget me, and keep me in your heart! Love you! And you better show up next year, or I may just have to go to Amagansett and visit you! :) Love you, ALESE
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Monday, August 07, 2006 at 00:21:53 (EDT)

p.s. thanks Cynthia and Laura for connecting me to Franny! sorry i spelled your name wrong Alese.. Happy Summer to all!!! yours truly, june k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 01:35:44 (EDT)

thanks for your personal comments about Israel Alise and David K. puts things in perspective... thanks for calling Franny--you sound great! peace & love, june alice k.
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 01:26:05 (EDT)

What a cool effect.......
Jon Ames <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L. A., CA - Saturday, August 05, 2006 at 14:59:19 (EDT)

The world's top 360 degree photographer, Jook Leung, just informed me that he has put a panorama of Chris King (son of Kathy Drabkin, CLS '66) and me on his website. It was taken at my latest gallery opening. Thought you CLS'ers would get a kick out of it. Check this out: http://360vr.com/WildWoodGallery/ Use Control on your keyboard to zoom in and the shift key to zoom out. You can look everywhere including straight up and straight down. Also note that I am in the window with Chris but also standing inside the gallery in the background. This is a high resolution image and you can zoom in quite a bit. I don't know about Chris but you need a 360 degree fisheye shot to photograph me these days. The lens is similar to the circular fisheye I used to take photos that are in the 1968 Cherry Pit.
Hank Gans <hank@hankgans.com>
Edgewater, NJ - Saturday, August 05, 2006 at 06:40:22 (EDT)

Hey Gary Tiplitski (spelling?) and Frank Schaeffer how goes it how be you? Those of us who would like to email the daughter of the late great Dr. Vivienne Eisner Margolis CLS Psychology teacher '67-'68.. her name is Dr. Charna Eisner and her email address is charnaeisner@aol.com there is an empty place in my heart that Dr. Vivi filled replenishing and restoring me to my full potential.. ah but i have her in my memories so do email Charna if you will, much love, june k. p.s. will you please contact me Franny Spiridon Hunter at your earliest convienience-- ? luv u Franny! jak
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny uSA - Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 13:23:15 (EDT)

I don't think Fern had a dollar. All she had was Frank Zappa's album with UP AGAINST THE WALL on it, and she played it at max volume as close to 24/7 as she could. Poor Sue! Poor Alese! (in the room next to Sue and Fern)... I used to like that song till it met Fern. Fern was definitely a character. Who was it from CLS that related the story of seeing someone on Jerry Springer who looked a lot like Fern and was named Fern? I can't remember who told me that! But if it's true it wouldn't surprise me... :) I have a dear friend who lives in Jerusalem... he's a dixie land jazz musician. He and a few others have been taking trips to bomb shelters recently, to play music and make balloon animals for the kids (and adults!). He has been near several bomb explosions, but is safe. I guess the people in the shelters definitely appreciate the music and balloons... you do what you can, huh?
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 16:39:57 (EDT)

What were they thinking? You're supposed to use a rolled-up dollar bill with powder. As for Israel, I have a niece who lives north of Tel Aviv. Her in-laws, who are from Haifa, have moved into her grandmother's bomb shelter. Still, I get messages about dinners out and other trivia. I think when wartime is the norm, you learn to compartmentalize.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Sil Spg, MD - Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 13:57:31 (EDT)

Wow! A cup of Wisk and a pack of matches!!!!! Think of the possibilities........
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA - Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:12:08 (EDT)

BTW, Sue - what the heck did they light a detergent box for? even that's a bit desperate for getting high! :)
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 03:55:13 (EDT)

oh, Sue! I forgot about the Fern fire (and I forgot about Fern too - or was that a subconscious memory block happening?)! I guess it's her fault that I am a frozen novelty in the mind of Dave! what a concept...! No comments from the peanut gallery, please! Gee, Jon, I don't know where you were - probably in the dorm with all the other teenaged lechers, huh? such is the course of the life cycle... And Juniper: yes, we are all worried about the middle east, especially those of us who have friends/family there. I know a lot of you remember Elise Samelson (now Teitelbaum), who lives there - she recently moved south of Be'r Sheva, in the Negev, and is not in the north - hurray! I owe her an email, and she will assure me that it is safe for her (even if it wasn't, I think she would tell me that, though). She will welcome email from anyone who sends it. I think her email is on the site, but if not, let me know and I will get it to you. And Hank, my folks loved the 'good' picture, so thanks from them! Love you all, A!!
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 03:53:02 (EDT)

Arab, Neil, Cynthia, Laura, Jan, Pearl, Lady Di, Alise, Nannette,Mike and Eddie, Lew, Sonya, Kathy & Mike, Enid, Sara, Carla, Dina, Chris Butters, Adele Kessler French, Franny Spiridon Hunter-any word? Dr. Celeste, Liz, Toby, Mr. Grimes and Mr. Zuber, i'm very worried about The Middle East as we all must be... any words of wisdom and/or thoughts on this? it really keeps me up at night, anyone who may respond please do, such is the feeling tonight for chicken-little june k. yours truly, june alice kaplan class of '69
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny USA - Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 01:41:02 (EDT)

miss all my friends of CLS--i need to be more out-going to see all the wonderful warm faces, keep well and hopefully see you next year.. sorry can't email for past month, need an apple-tech, blessings on your kepalas mosel tov mosel tov, sincerely your school-chum, june alice kaplan class of '69
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
amagansett, ny usa - Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 01:04:22 (EDT)

I dunno Jon. I'm still trying to come to terms with the concept of Alese as, in the words of the processed food industry, a frozen novelty.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Sil Spg, MD - Monday, July 31, 2006 at 22:25:48 (EDT)

Alese - there was too a fire - right before mid-terms: Fern Rudin & Iris ? were pulling an all nighter in the upstairs bathroom & lit a detergent box on fire, got freaked & put it in a toilet which burned. No need for them to have crammed for exams - they were out of school that morning. Fern was my roomie at the time.
Susan <susin@comcast.net>
Plantation, FL USA - Monday, July 31, 2006 at 20:17:55 (EDT)

What I want to know is where was I when all these wet, scantily-clad girls were running around outside the girl's dorm?
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Monday, July 31, 2006 at 16:23:48 (EDT)

No, Hank... it was a different fire drill, during the 68-69 year. It was after "The Fire", and the new girl's dorm was just open. I suspect that the alarm system had a few gremlins that needed working out, because I recall a whole bunch of alarms (but no fires!) that winter. One was memorable to me because I wound up as a human popsicle...
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Monday, July 31, 2006 at 14:57:19 (EDT)

Alese, I remember that famous fire drill. I was a faculty member until June, 1968 so it must have happened, if we're talking about the same incident, in the winter of 1967-68. Am I right?
Hank Gans <hank@hankgans.com>
Edgewater, NJ - Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 14:47:10 (EDT)

Dear CLS Family.. sorry to miss you all in '06--hoping to seez yaz in '07!!! Saw reunion photos--Cynthia you are absolutely gorgeous!!!Good Blessings to Laura, Cynthia, Jan, Sonya, Alise, Sara, Enid, Susan, Kathy and Mike,Lew,Mark, David, and of course Dianne! and the whole CLS Family--don't go against the family... Great y'all survived the storms!!! peace and love, june kaplan '69
june kaplan <jucasso@optonline.net>
Amagansett, NY USA - Friday, July 28, 2006 at 12:54:40 (EDT)

Thanks Hank! Sort of like a before and after set, huh? But it brings to mind a firedrill at CLS, where some of us who were in the shower had to go outside (freezing weather!) all wet, wrapped in towels. My hair had icicles in it! At least last weekend it was warm... :) Same time next year for sure! Love to all !
A <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 15:33:21 (EDT)

Say Sara, a certain Lesley Korzennik was mentioned in a New York Times piece today confronting the junior senator from Connecticut. Any relation?
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
- Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 13:54:03 (EDT)

A special thanks goes to David Rosenfield, CLS '71, who for the past several years has gotten up early and gone to the beach at dawn to post the permits and table reservations.
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 08:01:45 (EDT)

Alese, I just couldn't resist posting the photo of you drenched in this year's reunion's photo gallery. But I did make sure that the last photo I posted of Saturday's get-together was another of you at the dinner, considerably drier but no less effervescent.Thank you Laura, Mike & Kathy, Lew, and Cynthia (am I leaving anyone out?) for putting together yet another wonderful reunion. Who brought the tent? Brilliant!!! And thank you, Jan, for once again, making sure we were all completely stuffed at the beach. If you can cook like that how come you're not big as a house, like me? Same time next year, I hope!
Hank Gans <hank@hankgans.com>
Edgewater, NJ - Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 07:49:01 (EDT)

Friends, Laura is right this was a big giant hoot. I really missed Duke sitting with us, well maybe next year - who knows!!!! Looking forward to next year. Laura - I e-mailed Keith Churchill, maybe he can help. Thanks. Cynthia
Cynthia Rosen Altman <cynjalt30@yahoo.com>
Little Neck, NY USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 09:39:58 (EDT)

What an incredible weekend! It was wonderful to reconnect with old friends and meet new old friends. It's as if the collective memory of Cherry Lawn makes us all old friends even though some of us were meeting for the first time. I have to admit I was nervous about seeing everyone after so many years, but you all made me feel so welcomed. Thank you, one and all, for the food and the laughter, but most of all for the friendship and sense of belonging. A big thank you to all of you who work so hard to put these reunions together. Your efforts are deeply appreciated.
Barbara Birdsey <barbara.birdsey@dartmouth.edu>
Hanover, NH USA - Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 22:49:46 (EDT)

Maybe you should've acted up and we could have found out.........but don't forget all the slobber.....i can't.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 17:52:26 (EDT)

... but it certainly would have been interesting if we ALL ended up in the back seat together! :)
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 15:59:00 (EDT)

Maybe he didn't cuff me because he thought I might like it! and NO, I won't confirm or deny that, so don't ask - just use your imagination, but don't get too carried away! Poor Duke just wanted to sit in the shade and abuse the tennis ball - no CLS'ers for him! Probably the first (and last) time a cop ever did anything nice for CLS'ers... Or maybe he's too young to remember the good times back then! :) - - A
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 15:57:47 (EDT)

I believe that Keith Churchill ('69) attended USC. At least he wrote that in my yearbook... He's listed. Each year we say it again--This reunion was the best one ever... It was great to have the new first timers join the crowd. Chris King--hope we added as much to you as you added for us. Thanks, Hank & Nicole for bringing Chris along; A number of people who couldn't make it called in, I personally spoke to June Kaplan and Roy Ray Boyd Jr; and Dave Pearl sent his greetings too. Missed you Steve Kramer--Maybe next year. The day, the weekend was a total hoot!
Laura Schoen <fionaschoena@comcast.net>
Walpole, MA 02081 - Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 14:17:08 (EDT)

Alese......everyone needs to know that we all tried to get the cop to cuff you but he wanted no part of it. But he did order you to sit down......it's a good thing you followed his orders cuz who knows what that picture would've looked like....Ha! We all could've ended up in the back seat with K-9 "Duke" drooling on us.....and boy was he drooling! That poor tennis ball......
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA US - Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 13:38:36 (EDT)

well, I guess the picture says it all: we have gone to the dogs! :) But what a weekend it was! Now I have to get back to reality (not always a pleasant thought!)... but isn't that what CLS is? An escape from reality? Love you all! - - A
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 12:39:38 (EDT)

Ed and I had a wonderful time at the CLS reunion. Such a pleasure to meet Sonya, Pete, Mike, Laura, Cynthia and a number of others who added so much to the laughter and congeniality of the day. We must of have brought the rain from mid-state NY :-) some of it waited for us halfway home! I gave my copy of THE RAES to Sonya who informs that she has already finished reading it and has gleaned information she had no idea of concerning Joel D. (The Raes where both teachers at CLS during the late '20s. Their three sons students. The eldest, Walter, became my mother's first husband or 'pre-father' as I have come to call him.) Thank you Laura and Mike for the invitation to attend your gathering - MARVELOUS!
Kathy Langerlan & Ed Eggers <woodcuts@frontiernet.net>
Willseyville, NY - Monday, July 24, 2006 at 20:22:18 (EDT)

yes Jon - we do know how you feel. And it's not surprising! And FYI - I would rather have had the actual classroom there, than parking in it! As for 'that' picture, I can't wait to see it posted either! :) Love You! And see you next year! - - A
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Monday, July 24, 2006 at 19:33:53 (EDT)

My head is still spinning......no, not from the drinks at the dinner! I wasn't THAT buzzed! What a great weekend I had seeing all you people again and in some cases for the first time. I got back to L.A. at midnight (Pacific Time). I'm already looking forward to next year. A bunch of us went over to the old campus and walked around using Hank's prints to help orient us as very little is left. They were a huge help in visualizing what once was. But I do think Alese took a little TOO much glee in claiming her parking space in Burwell's old classroom! He'd probably find it amusing. But you can see remnants of old walkways and steps and many old trees are still there. There's also the bridge and the pond and the baseball field....We took a bunch of pics there and one in particular needs to be made available to Mike to post here. Thanks to everyone for welcoming me back into the fold as if I'd never been gone. I don't think you have any idea how I feel.....then again maybe you do.
Jon Ames <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Monday, July 24, 2006 at 18:30:13 (EDT)

Thanks to all of you for making my first CLS reunion such an enjoyable experience. I'm very glad that I took the plunge and attended - deluge and all! Thanks, especially to those of you who did all of the work - Laura, Mike, Lew, Cynthia and anyone else I've forgotten. Next year I will feel less like a stranger, and more like a true part of the Cherry Lawn family. Ellen
Ellen Weiss <ellen@danparr.com>
Takoma Park, MD - Monday, July 24, 2006 at 17:03:31 (EDT)

Dear Friends, A friend asked me to find out if anyone went to USC and is in the alumni association. He is looking for someone - aren't we all. Please let me. Thanks in advance Cynthia PS Again the reunion was blast and for those who of you who didn't attend, or have some excuse why you couldn't attend, please come, everyone is welcome.
Cynthia Rosen
Little Neck, NY USA - Monday, July 24, 2006 at 15:09:14 (EDT)

David Landsman, Jon Ames and Mike Epstein (in no particular order, so don't be mad that you're third, Mike!) !!! It was SO WONDERFUL to see you again after so many years (really so few years - we're not really this old, are we?). I will personally murder all of you if you don't keep in touch with CLS or dare to not show next year! Gee David - a little tipsy kept you from dinner? Since when does that stop you?? :) Next year come back to the hotel with us and take the shuttle over - you won't get lost, and tipsy won't matter! For all of you - as usual, it was a delightful day, and now it's too long till next year. But there is email, snail mail, phones, and cars, so I will be keeping in touch (even if I procrastinate in returnng calls or whatever...). I can't wait till all the pix are posted.... And for anyone who does not yet have a set of the famous Gans prints, get your butts in gear - what are you waiting for? They are awesome, and everyone is matting and framing them differently, so you will all have 'exclusives'. Love you all... A
Alese '70! <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Monday, July 24, 2006 at 13:08:48 (EDT)

Dave - great photos! You are too damn efficient getting them posted so soon. Bet you never got your homework in early...
Susan (Hubshman) Siniawsky '70 <susin@comcast.net>
Plantation, FL USA - Monday, July 24, 2006 at 10:19:02 (EDT)

David - sorry you didn't make it to the restaurant. I know that in the past I have gotten lost also, but of course there is always next year. Keep in touch. Lovely meeting your wife. Have a good one. Cynthia
Cynthia Altman <cynjalt30@yahoo.com>
Little Neck, NY USA - Monday, July 24, 2006 at 10:13:20 (EDT)

To all the Cherry Lawners who attended the '06 Reunion: Sorry I never made it to the restaurant; apparently I was tipsier than I thought, got lost a few times in the rain and just decided at a certain point to head for home. I wish I had gotten to say goodbye. From Sandra, and myself, a big thank you goes out to all those who attended, but especially to Mike, Cynthia and Laura for putting it all together, and to Jan for all the wonderful food! Thank you all for a wonderful afternoon. It meant a lot to me, as did the whole Cherry Lawn experience. I guess that means Cherry Lawners mean a lot to me, too... i.e you guys. A big hug for everybody; I look forward to doing it again next year! -David
David Landsman <david@nmta.us>
Great Neck, NY US - Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 21:12:52 (EDT)

Carlos, I just supply the prints. The matting and framing has been done by those CLS'ers who received the cards. I will check on the cost of sending you a set via Global Priority Mail. I photographed two different sets of framed prints at the reunion today and will post those to the 2006 reunion gallery very soon.
Hank Gans <hank@hankgans.com>
Edgewater, NJ - Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 01:20:54 (EDT)

TO ALL OF YOU ATTENDING THE REUNION TOMORROW, I WISH THAT YOU HAVE A REALLY GREAT TIME . Hank, check on the shipping price to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro by Fedex, of a set of the now FAMOUS matted and framed CLS cards, so that I can make the arrangements to have the amount forwarded to you in the States. Thanks.
Carlos Brandão, CLS '70 <cbrazuca@msn.com>
Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil - Friday, July 21, 2006 at 14:33:17 (EDT)

This is a CHERRY LAWN reunion, folks. That's the school that used to boast that classes would only move indoors if the ink froze in the inkwells. There have been many reunions held when the weather looked grim, but we have NEVER had to retreat. We are not going to run for the Westin unless it's really a sustained monsoon. There is adequate shelter at the beach to deal with short rains or drizzle. It will be fine.
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Friday, July 21, 2006 at 12:18:16 (EDT)

The plan is to meet at the beach. The Weather Channel is saying that most of the day looks good. If the weather gets iffy, we will probably retreat to the Westin, where most of you are staying. Think dry.
Lew
- Friday, July 21, 2006 at 12:09:23 (EDT)

No umbrella, but I'm packing an oh-so-chic windbreaker with hood. However, if our collective efforts are not enough to scare off the rain gods, as seems increasingly likely, is there a contingency plan / location?
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
- Friday, July 21, 2006 at 12:04:39 (EDT)

You guys are SCARING me! We have recently been in touch with and heard from Steve Kramer (class of '69) who is living in Georgia, Eliot Gorson ('69) in California, Andrew Soloway ('69) who still doesn't give much information--come on, Andy be back in touch with your pals from the past; and Norma Redstone ('52)--who was thrilled to know so many from her class have attended reunions over the past couple of years. Kathy Langerlan plans to attend this summer. Kathy is the daughter, err step-daughter of Walter Rae who attended CLS in 1930 along with his 2 siblings, John & Robin-while their parents were both teachers at CLS. How about that! Looking forward to seeing you all & making this another incredible event! Love, Laura! (Oh please, no rain--I've got my umbrella!)
Laura Schoen <fionaschoena@comcast.net>
Walpole, MA - Friday, July 21, 2006 at 07:48:06 (EDT)

"The Purple Owsley is still available!!" - Gee Lew, and how would you know that??? :) As far as Red Lesley goes, the only "Red" I know is named Eric (unless you count my mother the redhead, who is now 99% gray). I guess I'm not living life in the fast lane anymore... sigh. See y'all Saturday, and some of you tomorrow night! - - A
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:45:41 (EDT)

Wasn't there something called Red Lesley? As I recall, it was concocted by some CP member in the basement of a dorm at NYU. Or so I was told.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 11:32:00 (EDT)

Alese, you are too funny!! The Purple Owsley is still available!!
Lew
- Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 11:10:08 (EDT)

er, Mike... if you can't take the brown acid, does that leave the pink barrel or purple haze open for the taking? :)
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 01:38:12 (EDT)

OK, Jon, Mike & Lew! have checkbook, will travel! I think the donations to the Alum Assoc. are tax deductible (Lew, are they??). And I will make Jon's check payable to the CLS Alum Assoc! :) Without these donations the reunions are MUCH LESS likely to happen! So if you like the reunions.... (nuff said!). And HANK - yes, the prints are awesome, and I am looking forward to showing off my matted and framed prints, and seeing how others had theirs finished. So for those of you who don't have a set yet, bring an extra check and relieve Hank of the burden of taking home the unsold sets... you won't be sorry! - - A
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 01:36:23 (EDT)

Thanks for the kind words about the cards, Mike. Much is owed to Adria Frede for finding the original cards and negatives on Ebay and pointing them out to me. I'm very pleased that the cards are being enjoyed by so many Cherry Lawners and have enabled the reunion to take place this year. Let's keep it going! Next year's reunion will be around before we know it. Wasn't the 2005 reunion just a couple of months ago? :-) Just in case anyone loves the matted and framed CLS cards that people are bringing to the beach and has the urge to make donations at the reunion I will bring a couple of extra sets of the cards with me. Bring your checkbooks!
Hank Gans <hank@hankgans.com>
Edgewater, NJ - Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 12:28:31 (EDT)

Alese, I'll remind everyone to not leave without giving me a check!! Just make Birdy's check out to the Alum Assoc!! And Mike, don't take the brown acid.
Lew Meyerson
- Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 10:31:38 (EDT)

Hello Everyone! I've spoken with many of you regarding Joan Sugarman, Class of 1948. I have great news! My book, tentatively titled 'Celebutante' has a potential publisher and we are currently looking for photographs. I am mainly looking for photographs of Joan, but if you have any stunning class photography or Cherry Lawn photos I would love to see a copy of those as well. Does anyone know who owns the rights to the photography from the Cherry Lawn yearbook? Please email me with any questions, Kira Coplin cop312@excite.com
Kira <cop312@excite.com>
Chicago, IL - Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 10:02:28 (EDT)

Hey Alese......If I remind you will you give me a check too?
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 09:48:10 (EDT)

Lew - remind me to give you a check on Saturday... and Jon, I keep telling you: pray to the rain gods to go somewhere else (like the fires in CA??) - they have listened in the past and smiled on us (ie - no rain!). See y'all this weekend! We will be trickling into the Westin at all hours, so keep checking with the desk and ring our rooms (I don't think they give out room numbers, just put you through on the phone... security measures, or something like that).
Alese B. Clark <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 22:09:41 (EDT)

Hi All, Hope you have a great time. Wish I could be there :) Don't forget to take lots of pictures and send them to Mike so we all can see them. Any of you ever in this neck of the woods come visit and I'll give you the nickle tour of West Marin.
Deni O'Brien <deni@horizoncable.com>
Point Reyes Station, CA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 17:07:13 (EDT)

Hi Richard, Bob Nurin is still around. He drove his beautiful classic Porsche to the 2004 reunion.
Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 16:42:10 (EDT)

Hi Jon, We have found that the trick to a favorable weather window for our day at the beach is for everybody to bring an umbrella. That seems to be enough collective mojo to keep things from getting too serious. We've had brief sprinkles a few times, and that's about it. If it pours, we'll all just have flashbacks that we are at Woodstock again. Lewy, as far as I can tell, is still there anyway!
Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 16:18:35 (EDT)

Well isn't this nice? I got an email from Westin Hotels to remind me of my reservation and it included a seven day weather forecast for the Stamford area. It appears that there are possible T-storms Friday and Sunday, but just mostly cloudy on Saturday. Of course, that means it'll be beautiful on Friday and Sunday and we can probably expect a monsoon on Saturday. But I thought it was a nice touch to get that email.
Jon Ames <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:56:53 (EDT)

I am sorry I will miss you all --- I will be on Victoria Island and heading up into vancouver BC.. But -- if any of you hear anything about John Benjamen from the class of 65 ullis and thanks Mike for looking --- hope the reunion is fantastic. Bob Nurin --- you still out there --- Lyra Roskin is living out here in Santa Fe... will see her next month. good luck all Richard Bottfeld class of 64
Richard Bottfeld <Bottfeld@aol.com>
Mountainair, NM USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 14:29:44 (EDT)

I remember what happened in the 60's + 70's but, ask me what I had for lunch yesterday and I couldn't tell ya. Thanks for you help Dave, maybe Mike doesn't remember but he was there too. :-]
Lew
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 11:02:45 (EDT)

That just confirms that you were there!
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 10:34:19 (EDT)

To be fair, I barely remember the 60s.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 10:27:11 (EDT)

Lewy is a hippy drug casualty from the 60's and I wouldn't count on him remembering to leave any extra permits at the gate. You should plan on bringing your own!
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 09:19:07 (EDT)

Regarding the PERMIT, I will leave extra permits at the gate so everyone will get one. See you all Saturday!!
Lew Meyerson
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 09:04:13 (EDT)

Don't forget to bring a copy of the permit so you can get into the beach! There was a copy printed on the mailing that went out, and you can also print out a copy from a link on this website located in the reunion information section.

Permit

Mike Manners, webkeeper
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 08:51:42 (EDT)

Ellen, feel free to come up to any of us at all! We'll be the ones that look like we're going to the reunion... :) And Carlos, I will certainly down one for you! Wish you were joining us! It's been so long since I've seen you! Countdown is under way till the weekend. Keep praying to the weather gods... it's worked in the past!
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 03:19:36 (EDT)

My name is Carlos Brandão and I went to Cherry Lawn during the years of 1969 & 70. I Played Football and Baseball for CLS and was a member of the team that played the finals in 1970 against Darien High School, having Michael Angione as our pitcher and Gary Gaines as our catcher (probably the best team CLS ever had). I ve been keeping track of what s going on with the Web Site and the CLS reunions for the past couple of years, and I would like to congratulate Mike Manners for the sensational job. In 2002 for professional reasons I left NYC and came back to Brazil, I live in Rio de Janeiro. I hope that all of you at the CLS reunion on July 22nd have a really great time. Alese, drink one for me Saturday, Jose Cuervo shot and a Heineken. By the way, why not organize a reunion for CLS in Brazil / Rio de Janeiro. It could be a lot of fun for everybody!!
Carlos Brandão <cezarbrandao@tfbja.org>
Rio de janeiro, RJ BRAZIL - Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 17:25:51 (EDT)

Ellen.....you won't be the only one in the bar at the Westin looking for a stiff drink. You'll have plenty of company in there.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Friday, July 14, 2006 at 09:50:04 (EDT)

Hello all, I'm really excited about meeting all of you at the reunion, and am just a little bit nervous, since I don't feel like I know a soul except Hank, whom I haven't seen for 40 years! Soooo,if you see someone wandering into the bar at the Westin, who looks insecure and in need of a stiff drink, it's me. (I'll be with my husband, who knows no one at all.) Wave, say "Hi," and let me know who you are. I have faith, based on my two summers at CLS in '65 and '66, that you'll all be great people to get to know, and I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you. Ellen
Ellen Weiss <ellen@danparr.com>
Takoma Park, 0MD USA - Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 21:24:42 (EDT)

I will leave the shuttling to someone else!! And put me down for a couple of T shirts too! I also had one of the CLS gray ones, but over the years it mysteriously disappeared... I remember that Candy Fried and I each had mega large ones, and wore them as dresses (really short ones, though!)... those were the days! As for the Hank Gans prints, mine are framed and matted (some of you saw them when we got together for dinner this past winter), but I will bring them to the reunion so everyone can see how great they are. Laura tells me that she is bringing her matted and framed prints too... see y'all next weekend. And Jon - don't drink too much without the rest of us... it's not fair! But it's gotta be 5 o'clock somewhere, right? :)
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 20:19:48 (EDT)

And to Mike....I think that idea for the T-shirts is a great one. I got my prints from Hank a while back (not yet framed) but they are terrific. I was glad to do my part. I had a grey CL T-shirt that I loaned to a girl in college (don't know why she needed a shirt) but that was the last I ever saw of it. I guess I shouldn't have believed her when she said she'd wash it and get it back to me. R-i-i-i-ght! Put me down for 2 XLs.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
- Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 17:20:04 (EDT)

I don't know.....with all this drinking it's gonna be a miracle if any of us get to where we're supposed be when we're supposed to be there.....oh look it's 5 PM on the east coast.....I believe it's Post Time. I'll join you guys in about 3 hours.....or less!
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
- Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 17:12:26 (EDT)

Alese, that's why we are staying at the Westin for the weekend...shuttle service if we need it.....Sara and I used it the two years again for this reason...my direction may be good, but my common sense is better... Thanks Hank for those beautiful reprints, mine are hanging up with memories and pride!!!! See everyone soon!!! Enid
Enid S. Levinson <enid.levinson@nhcne.med.navy.mil>
Newport, RI - Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 06:23:29 (EDT)

Hi DAVE!! so sorry you won't be there till Saturday, and in reciprocity I will make sure that I have at least one for/with you on Friday night! Oh well... at least we can all drink together on Saturday night! (who's the DD? not me! I get lost even without the alcohol! Enid! You drive! you have a better sense of direction than I do!). :) Love you all, and see you next weekend!
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 20:52:40 (EDT)

I really feel the need to say this.

As time has gone by, the vountary contributions to keeping reunions going have understandably dropped off to almost nothing. There is no secret "war chest" of funds. We have always done our best to keep overhead as low as possible. Next year, we are considering eliminating the traditional snail mailing for those who have email. Every penny really counts at this point.

This year we got a reprieve. Hank Gans, CLS 67 found some original negatives for a set of CLS postcards on Ebay and he made the effort to bid and win them. He then offered to provide sets of high quality reproductions as an incentive for donations of $50 or more. Hank did a lot of work, and has further donated the production and shipping costs. It was a great success, and in reality, this year's reunion was made possible by Hank's contribution. Those postcards will not be available forever, so if you want them, now is the time! When you see him at the reunion, please be sure to thank him. Without his project, there really might not have been a reunion this year.

I am currently working on a similar fundraiser to hopefully ensure that there will be a 2007 reunion. It involves reproductions of authentic Cherry Lawn Tee Shirts as a donation incentive.

Oh, look! It's after 5 O'Clock here! See ya! Thanks, Hank!

Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 19:49:27 (EDT)

David, that's a great idea. Think I'll start now. Afterall, it's always 5 PM somewhere in the world.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 17:40:16 (EDT)
I too will be staying at the Westin, but regret I won't arrive until Saturday. Nonetheless Alese, in your honor, I will drink early and often.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 09:56:39 (EDT)
Hi Mike! since you don't have a (peg)leg to stand on (your 7/10 post) it's no wonder your 'tap tap' lapsed... sorry, couldn't resist. see you soon! And for those of you coming in for the whole weekend, we will all, including Jon Ames, be at the Westin... and having drinks on Friday night! so join us! - - Alese
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 15:09:42 (EDT)
Fullis, not sure if "Noodles" was an actual person, fictional or a combination, but it really is a terrific movie if you've never seen it. And if you do make sure it's the Director's Cut and then maybe you could explain it to me......cuz I can't figure out what the hell is goin' in the end.....and I've seen it several times.....
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.com>
L.A., CA - Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 13:00:26 (EDT)
Mr.Noodles-- Keep the banter flowing! It's an absolute hoot. (Incidentally, I had an elder relative named David Aronson who passed away a few years in NJ. Will have to research the family archives as to his extra-curricular involvements. LOL) Unfortunately, I will not be at this year's reunion festivities due to a prior commitment. Would love to meet you. I'll definitely be in there in spirit! Shouts to those who know & rememember me... Have a blast! Next year: Darien!
Fullis Conroy '67 (formerly Phyllis Shapiro) <Fullis2B@aol.com>
Williamsport, PA - Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 10:29:52 (EDT)
Lew, I never should've said anything and just let people think I've aged very gracefully...... and to address Dave K.'s fears about the dark meaning of Mr. Noodles...... We have West Highland Terriers (2 at the moment Broozer and Hurricane). Noodles was the first one and he was actually named after a character Robert DeNiro played in "Once Upon A Time In America". David "Noodles" Aronson was a Jewish gangster in early 20th century NY. I actually had a chance to tell him that story and he seemed amused by it. See? Nothing evil about it......well, except for the gangster part.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA US - Monday, July 10, 2006 at 15:53:35 (EDT)
Hey Mr Noodles, I wrote the original letter with 2 seperate paragraphs but, it pushed them together. Boy, you look good for your age!
Lew Meyerson
- Monday, July 10, 2006 at 14:53:59 (EDT)
I think we've tapped this out. After all, imitation is the highest form of flattery. What concerns me is Jon's handle. "Mr. Noodles" is deeply disturbing. It conjures up an image of a black helicopter-operating domestic surveillance dude, done in claymation as rendered by Terry Gilliam. But maybe that's just me.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Monday, July 10, 2006 at 14:19:09 (EDT)
Hi Jon, My "exclusive" on that "Tap-tap" joke was only good for a year, so my rights lapsed in April 2006. I really haven't a leg to stand on! ~CHEERS!

By the way - I've now posted the TWO 1942 Cherry Pits online. There was one published in mid-year, and a second at graduation in June. It was wartime, and some of the writings are VERY interesting reading.

Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Monday, July 10, 2006 at 10:41:55 (EDT)

Rest assured that Lew's post was meant as two seperate thoughts and that I was NOT part of the Class of '56 being only 4 years old at the time......then again, anyone seeing me at the reunion thinking I was 68 years old would undoubtedly think I was looking pretty good for my age.....Ha! See ya there......
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA US - Sunday, July 09, 2006 at 16:58:55 (EDT)
Hi all Hey Jon, I'm sure Mike is fine with it!! As this is the 50th Reunion for the Class of 1956 we'd love for you 56ers to celebrate with us. Looking forward to seeing one and all. Lew
Lew Meyerson
- Sunday, July 09, 2006 at 16:26:00 (EDT)
To all and particularly to Mike Manners I'd like to apologize for using that little bit of humor two messages ago. As I was reading over previous year's messages I discovered that Mr. Manners used that same "tap, tap, tap...." line on Monday, April 25, 2005 at 17:57:15. So I apologize for this inadvertant re-use of humor.......had I realized that joke had been done here before.......I never would've tried......So sue me....... Only two weeks to go......
Jon Ames <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Saturday, July 08, 2006 at 18:03:18 (EDT)
Hello. I am not a CL graduate but have news related to the Raes of the 1930s era. John and Helen Rae were faculty at CL late '20s, early '30s. Their three children, Walter, John and Robin resided at the school with them. In the 1928 yearbook on this site, I found a story by Walter and under the "Junior" column a poem my Robin Rae. Here is the kicker - I have recently - try five days ago - learned that my mother, Hilda Elizabeth Nordberg, was married during the '30s to Walter Rae. The divorce was final 23 Dec. 1938. Does anyone know of or have any further information regarding any of the family? My mother obviously didn't leave any :-) personal information other than the enthusiasm she had for the family when they stayed at their summer home in her hometown of North Stonington, Ct. I believe that Walter died in 1998 in New Britain; his parents in the 1960s. The other sibs? It is possible that the book "The Raes" by Anna N Coit, a copy of which is on its' way from the North Stonington Historical Society will answer some of the above queries. If so, I'll post another note.
Kathy Langerlan <woodcuts@frontiernet.net>
NY - Monday, June 26, 2006 at 22:25:29 (EDT)
Tap, tap, tap.....is this thing on? The '06 reunion is less than four weeks away. In fact four weeks from today it'll already be over. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing a number of folks that I haven't seen in a really loooooong time.
Jon Ames <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA US of A - Monday, June 26, 2006 at 12:13:24 (EDT)
I was very saddened to read that Herbert Adler passed away December 2005. I spoke with his wife, Susan, last evening. Herb died of a kind of cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Susan and 2 daughters, Sloan and Maggie. Herb and I came from Binghamton, New York and we were friends from childhood. Please be in touch with me if you would like to get in touch with Herb's wife. What a terrible loss.
Judy Sall Turlenko ' 61 <Judyturlenko@aol.com>
Venice, Fl USA - Friday, May 26, 2006 at 12:35:17 (EDT)
Once again, I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel for material to use in the "Photo of the Month" feature. If you have any photos new or old that have a Cherry Lawn connection of any kind, please send them to me. I'll return all submissions after I scan them. My mailing address is always posted at the bottom of each month's photo of the month. Thanks!
Mike Manners - webkeeper <mikemanners@cherrylawnschool.org>
- Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 12:58:26 (EDT)
audrey's rain on hallmark channel, carol kane will be in the movie. tuesday may 9, check your tv listing. for the time.
sara korzennik <skorzennik@hotmail.com>
wethersfield, CT - Monday, May 08, 2006 at 08:57:31 (EDT)
Hey ALL: I got my prints from Hank too. Very Well Done Hank...Thanks so much. Have you found ZABASearch yet Laura? http://www.zabasearch.com/ Yowie,they find many folks.... too many of some names....
charlie cookman <crampy@mac.com>
new bern, nc USA - Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 01:17:01 (EDT)
Are video copies still available of Larry Frisch's "This Is My School"? Mine is now damaged, I very much want to replace it if I can. I was the birthday boy at the end of the documentary, and so the film is in some ways a home movie.
Peter Glassgold <glassgold@earthlink.net>
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 - Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 14:39:39 (EDT)
Still looking to hear from a lot of unlocated alumnae--anyone have clues for any of the following: Sue Barnaby, Bob Banfield, Sally Battan? Liz Champagne? Ricky Diaz, Anne Epstein? Priscilla Erikson, Sheryl Goettel? Anne Marie Gray? Onis Green? Ann Herrick, Bill Horgan? Doug Isaccson, Debbie Jaffee? Andrea Kramer, Steve Kramer, Eve Lao, Laurie Kogan? Jesse Miller? Randi Rice? Ronnie Rose? Jane Saunders, Bob Silverman? Maybe you'll Google yourself & find us here looking for you. Or maybe someone will see your name & put you in touch with us. If you went to school here, we want to find you! Still trying to coax others out from their self-imposed privacy--Peter McCabe, Bil Wright, Frank Morabito, Bruce Preston, Bill Shisler, Sam Spak, Joe Spencer. Com on you guys!
Laura Schoen <fionaschoena@comcast.net>
Walpole, MA USA - Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 12:33:11 (EDT)
I made my reservation at the Westin as well. I will be there late afternoon or early evening Friday depending on air traffic conditions into NY. Probably staying 'til Monday.
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA US of A - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 13:23:28 (EST)
Back at you Sara!!!....Noticed the e-mail about the reunion, Sara, Alese, Barbara and I are staying again this year at the Westin in Stamford...We are hoping that more CLS'ers would like to join us!!! Enid
Enid S. Levinson <enid.levinson@nhcne.med.med.navy.mil>
Newport, RI USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 10:56:57 (EST)
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL LOVE SARA
sara korzennik <skorzennik@hotmail.com>
east hartford, ct - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 09:19:54 (EST)
Laura makes a very good point about the location of the reunions. Although it is held at Pear Tree Point Beach, the actual venue is the picnic area at the far corner of the park, which has shade, tables, charcoal grills, and very close parking. It's pretty darned comfortable. So, if you have been staying away because you thought we were all broiling in the sun all day, laying on towels, fuggedaboutit! This isn't a swimsuit contest. Please do your best to attend this year. We all miss you!
Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Friday, February 10, 2006 at 18:30:42 (EST)
I received my set of postcard-pix-replications of the school before New Years --that is, I received them before New Years, and they really are impressively clear and beautifully processed. Thanks to Hank Ganks for the beautiful work; I'm in the process of framing them now! And a special thanks to Susan Dube Gombert for the WONDERFUL gift! I will treasure them. Great to see that the summer reunion is on again for July 22. Remember folks, that it is a picnic area that happens to be at the beach. There is shade, there is water, there is sand--and it's a great place to reconnect, see old friends & make new ones. Look forward to seeing all you class of 1956'ers. Hope we can make this year an even better turnout. (And class of 50, 51 & 52--we've missed you the last two years. Where've ya been?) Mike Manners--the website just keeps getting better. Thanks for your endless work and to Stuart Varden who put the website into action back in 1996-97. We're coming up on the 10 year anniversary of the website. That's pretty impressive!
Laura Schoen <fionaschoena@comcast.net>
Walpole, MA USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 11:07:53 (EST)
The 2006 Cherry Lawn Reunion at Pear Tree Point Beach has been set for Saturday, July 22. Put in for vacation time if you need it! The annual mailing will be going out in a few weeks or so. We especially look forward to participation by the class of 1956, who will be celebrating their FIFTY year anniversary! As always, a grand time is assured. Watch the website homepage for more details about the reunion in the coming weeks and months.
Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 20:08:34 (EST)
To those CLS'ers waiting for their Cherry Lawn post card photos, I usually get the cards in the mail within 24 hours of Lew receiving a donation but my printer has been down for a few days. The Epson repairman has just left here and the monster is up and running again so I'll be sending them out today.
Hank Gans <hank@hankgans.com>
Edgewater, NJ - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 09:01:22 (EST)
Hi, Ellen Weiss! I looked for you for *many* years. I even contacted the NPR producer, Ellen Weiss, who gets credited every day on "All Things Considered" to see if she might be you. She was friendly and understanding but, obviously not you. Well, I'm glad you found your old friends. We have a lot of catching up to do, for sure. I'm far from the only one who will be glad. Jesse lives about 6 miles from you in Bethesda. I know he and Jay Sellinger, who I saw at the 2005 CLS reunion,will surely be delighted you have finally found us. By the way, I also got sick at Bunratty Castle but it turned out to be German Measles. You probably remember this, though, as you and I got together once I was over it, at your family's house in New Jersey.
Hank Gans <hank@hankgans.com>
Edgewater, NJ - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 08:55:09 (EST)
Wow! What a strange experience. Goodness knows why I googled Cherry Lawn tonight - I just did, and all this was here! I didn't go to "regular" CL, but went to summer school in 1965 ( in a futile attempt to pass Algebra) to find out if there was life outside of stuffy New Jersey suburbia. I made several trips to visit CL during the following winter, and then went on the amazing trip to England and Ireland with Bazz and the Zubers during the summer of 1966. I truly believe that Bazz Burwell and the friends I made at Cherry Lawn saved me from an utterly dismal adolescence! I often find myself thinking about how incredily transformative that trip was to me. Bazz would have been pleased to learn that I went on to get a masters in In English with an emphasis on Irish literature. He'd also be glad that I've learned to hold my liquor since I drank too much mead at Bunratty Castle and threw up all over the floor!! I tried to find Bazz a few times to no avail. I'm sad to read that he died before I could locate him. I live in Takoma Park, MD now, and since there was no Cherry Lawn left to which I could send my own sons, I found the next best place, Buxton, in Williamstown, Mass. It felt strangely like home.
Ellen Weiss <ellen@danparr.com>
Takoma Park, MD - Wednesday, February 01, 2006 at 20:38:44 (EST)
A bit more trivia on Thelonious Monk. In the early 80s, I was press secretary to a congressman (I.T. "Tim" Valentine) of North Carolina's 2nd District. Anyway, one day in walks Bobby Monk, who says, if memory serves me right, that he's Thelonious' nephew. As I recall, he was pitching for federal money to establish a memorial for the guy in his home town of Rocky Mount, which was in the district. Nice guy. I don't think he got the money though.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 15:48:04 (EST)
Hi Fullis - Abby Hayett is listed in the directory. I haven't checked out all of the others, but if someone was in the "class of 19xx", but graduated elsewhere, they will be listed with the class from the last year they attended. Some of the names you mentioned are not listed at all in the directory. I will add them with the notation of "Address unknown". That way, at least those looking in the directory may have their memory jogged. There are no official school class lists to work from, so we don't even have all the names of people who are missing. If anyone knows the name of someone who is missing, and whose name does not appear anywhere in the directory, please contact me. Every little tidbit helps!
Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 17:32:14 (EST)
As many of you know, I've been instrumental in "finding" CLSers since '97... especially for the BIG reunion of '99. This message board could be helpful. If you have clues or information as to the whereabouts of any of these people, please get in touch with me. Hope to hear from you. Still trying to locate: (from the Class of '66) Dick La Count Bob McCauley Barry Gordon Howard Klugman John Allen Abby Hayett Terry Ackerman Carolyn Johnson (from the Class of '67) Jeff Breslaw Vicki Engelhardt Carol Ferencz Barbara Helf Annette Samet Deborah Naegele Perry Templeton Brian Breyre Michael Berenzweig Lou Bonoff
Fullis Conroy (formerly Phyllis Shapiro -- CLS '67) <Fullis2B@aol.com>
Williamsport, PA - Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 16:36:49 (EST)
Crazy kids.......
Jon "Birdie" Ames <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA US of A - Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 12:38:49 (EST)
Way to go Bidi!! I'm with ya! - - A
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 00:53:11 (EST)
Alese, I have yet to deal with reality, which I believe is overrated, and it works for me.
David Kameras <dkameras1@verizon.net>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Monday, January 23, 2006 at 15:36:01 (EST)
oh Nora - we will miss you. Memories are what we have now.
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Friday, January 20, 2006 at 01:41:46 (EST)
Hi Jon and Mike (and everyone else) - I am NOT a babyboomer, despite what they call us! I happen to be a flower child that has to deal with reality at this point in my life... :) Long live the 60's and 70's! Alese '70
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
- Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 18:56:19 (EST)
For those of you want to stay connected, please take a moment to check & update your information in the CLS Directory on this site. Thanks!
Fullis Conroy (formerly Phyllis Shapiro - CLS '67) <Fullis2B@aol.com>
Williamsport, PA - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 11:52:00 (EST)
Well they could refer to us 'ever youthful' baby boomers....on second thought that would get annoying pretty fast too. I guess we're stuck with "AGING". Oh $%&!X%!
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA USA - Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 17:45:58 (EST)
I dunno, Jon. I think I'd rather be "aging", than the all too obvious alternative!
Mike Manners - webkeeper
- Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 13:50:16 (EST)
With all due respect to those born before 1946, I'm just curious.....Is it just me or is anyone else tired of being referred to "aging baby boomers"?
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
L.A., CA US of A - Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 13:33:35 (EST)
Thank you Andy Neuwirth -- and Mark Sherbow I am still laughing at your comment Your Honor. Mike did andy's having John's brother's name help at all. Richard Bottfeld class of 64
Richard Bottfeld <bottfeld@aol.com>
Mountainair, NM USA - Friday, January 13, 2006 at 19:20:03 (EST)
Birdie....keep lookin'
susan <susan713@optonline.net>
sands point, ny usa - Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 11:44:47 (EST)
And me as well. Just mailed my check off. Look forward to getting them. I know I have some old CLS pics from the late 60's but I'll be damned if I can't find them. I haven't given up the search, tho!
Jon Ames '70 <mrnoodles@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 17:29:38 (EST)
I too, sent in my fifty bucks. I just HAD to have a set of those photos! They will assume a place of honor in my office as soon as I get them properly framed. I'm going to have them all mounted in one vertical frame. I can't thank Hank Gans enough for doing this.
Here's the link to get your own set: Post Cards

Mike Manners, CLS webkeeper
- Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 16:34:50 (EST)
Just received my set of prints. What a fantastic way to contribute to the future of CLS reunions! Everyone should purchase a set for their own. I am constantly amazed by Hank Gans' talent & photographic craft, his dedication to the school, and reminded how fortunate we are to have this caring Cherry Lawner in our midst. Kudos to Hank!
Fullis Conroy (formerly Phyllis Shapiro - CLS '67) <Fullis2B@aol.com>
Williamsport, PA - Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 15:59:01 (EST)
Thanks Hank! The post card prints have arrived, and I have had them double matted and framed. They look AWESOME, and if I remember, I will bring them in July so everyone can see how great the finished picture collection looks! Everyone should order a set for sure! - - Alese
Alese <abcesq@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA - Sunday, January 08, 2006 at 12:52:39 (EST)
VERY POSITIVE FEELINGS AND MEMORIES... GET IN TOUCH. '43....'47
Jay Spilo <jay@spilo.org>
New York , NY - Saturday, January 07, 2006 at 15:42:52 (EST)
andy neuwirth loaned me his "over 18" I.D. the first time I met my family in New York City so I could go pub crawling with all the black sheeps-----Thanks, I had a gerat weekend!!!
mark sherbow <sherbowm@co.oakland.mi.us>
huntington woods, mi usa - Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 10:46:15 (EST)
January 1, 2006 Richard Bottfeld, I remember your. John was the best man at my first wedding, in London, way too many years ago. He was married to a girl named Susan and lived near the channel coast. He has a brother named David who I have not seen since the early to mid seventies when he left Israel to return to the U.S. Their family home was in Rye, New York. I know no more. All Good Andy Neuwirth Aneuw@comcast.net Class of 63
Andrew Neuwirth <aneuw@comcast.net>
Los Angeles, CA United States - Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 22:49:11 (EST)

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