My November and December

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First off, I was coming online today to post to the blog and found that the LONG post that I had written about a week ago did not save or post -- now that is very upsetting because I had written a book LOL. And... since none of you are participating in this blog, I am gonna ramble on again ... so here ya go...

Actually, I had given you recaps of my November and December "fun times" --visiting my family in Atlanta for Thanksgiving and making a wonderful trip by going to several concerts on Bucky Covington's tour. I went to Nashville, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania supporting Bucky. Bucky co-headlined the tour with Jason Michael Carroll --they are two new rising stars in southern rock/country. Also on tour was Cole Deggs and the Lonesome who are going to be well-known very soon as well. It was a great tour and something I never thought I would ever do, but enjoyed it immensely. Now.. mind you.. I grew up on doo wop, Motown, and everything else because we only had one music chart back in the day. If we were listening to Elvis, or Lynard Skynard, or Alabama, the Eagles, or Creedence Clearwater Rivival today; they would be on the southern rock/country charts. And in case you didn't know it.. Bon Jovi is also on the country charts now!

So I guess my musical preferences cross multiple genres. I prefer Christian contemporary but still love oldies, classic rock, and yes even hip hop.. but it has to be positive hip hop. But when I heard Bucky Covington .. sometime touched my heart about this boy. There is something genuinely good and honest about him and that makes him special in my book.

I know most of us are on the internet doing this and that so I ask that could you please either online or by phone, no matter where you live, request Bucky's new song on the radio. He is chasing that dream and it is becoming a reality!

Hugs to you all.
Would someone else talk for a while LOL

Hey guys

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! I have been away and I will write a little summary of my trip sometime this weekend. Hope you all are keeping warm :)

Happy Chanukah :)

Spotlight On...

I was invited to a Mt. Vernon Night at a local restaurant this December. I am unable to go but if anyone is local and would like the info, please let me know and I will pass the info on to you.

I have a thought --Our class has so many accomplished people in it. We really had a wonderful class. In fact, you can tell that our classmates are very accomplished as most of them are so busy they can't take the time to write on the blog. (If you are having a problem knowing how, email me, call me, send me a message through classmates or something :)

I think I will start to do a little blurb now and again as a "Spotlight On" a particular classmate. Whether it be someone who has raised many children or had a wonderful career outside the family, I think we will find it interesting learning about what people have done since graduation so many many many eons ago.

Some of you I will ask permission and get the info from you and others already have their info plastered all over the web and I can glean and share :)

I still would like the rest of you to take part in this blog. I started by request so we could keep in contact with one another but so far .. not too many of you have participated -- hint hint

***** WAVES TO OZ (I know he is reading) ******

You guys sure are duds!

Well, since nobody is writing, but it seems people are reading, I guess I will share. I spent this past weekend at the Jersey Shore --not on the beach but visiting a friend who happens to live on the water. The Breeder's Cup was being held and the Queen of England was actually there as well. We watched portions of the race, but there were also busy with other activities.

We went to a benefit for a young girl with a brain tumor. Her father also has cancer. A lot of people attended and it was good to see how many people came out to support the family.

Most importantly, my UGA Bulldawgs WON over their arch-rivals the Florida gators! Helene Hoffman Fierman is a gator and we love to share the scores each year. The gators slithered back into their swamp this year without the win. GO DAWGS! Woof Woof Woof Sic 'Em! and Did they! WoooHooo!

Also, which was great to see that Bucky Covington came out with a new video "It's Good To Be Us". Oh it good ole Southern Rock and I love it!

Well, what's up with you guys?

This and That

Well, the news of the week is Frankie Marallo's grandson is now home from the hospital to join his new family. The little one had to catch up on some growth and other things before they would let him join his new family. Today the family celebrates his homecoming!

Rett Vincent and his wife have finally made the transition to Ohio. God bless your new diggs Rett.

As for me, I am getting ready for a trip to Nashville. I love music... give me some of that old time rock 'n roll, some blues or funky old soul... and add in some contemporary Christian and hip hop as well.

When we were young, there was only one music chart and everything was on it. Elvis, Johnny Cash, Tennessee Ernie Ford, the Eagles, Creedence Clearwater, Lynard Skynard, Alabama, would all be considered country or southern rock today. Well, ever since American Idol Season 5 in 2006, a special guy from North Carolina touched my heart--Bucky Covington--there was something about him. I got this impression to pray for him and I have been a fan for the first time in my life (other than Paul McCartney for a few months at age 13). So, I have started listening to a little more country and southern rock since that is what he sings.

I will be traveling to Nashville to see Bucky in concert. He has taken the Country Music scene by storm with his first CD. His first hit single will take you back to our childhood when we remember it being a totally different world than today. At our age, we can relate to every single line in the song including drinking from the garden hose, saying the Pledge of Allegience and praying in school, to all the stores being closed on Sunday.
Here is picture of me giving Bucky some love.

Bucky was recently part of a live radio event and a friend of mine took the attached video. Listen to A Different World, by Bucky Covington (there are other videos you can watch of him when it is done). Keep your eyes and ears out for this guy-- he will be around for a long time.

Housework and Such

Well.. At least the counter on this site shows me that some people are reading it. I think our class had more than the people listed in the bottom left corner of this page, so .. cat got your tongue.. or fingers?? Come on guys!

If you want me to send you an invite so you have access to the site, contact me. You should have my email from reunion. If not you can comment to this site or you can go to classmates.com and send me an email that way. I will send you the invite.

In case you weren't aware of this, I wanted to let you know that besides bookmarking or putting this page into your Favorites for revisiting, you can go to google.com
click on MORE on the menu, then go down to blogger and log in. You can also search google for mt. vernon high school 1967 blog.

Anyway, the blog title says Housework so I guess I should say something about Housework LOL.. ok so today is gorgeous and have been outside most of the morning. Today is not a housecleaning kinda day for me LOL.. but then.. when is it ever.. here and there, I guess. So, now the title fits in :)

On a final note, Frankie Marallo's new grandson has been growing by leaps and bounds since his recent birth. He is still in the hospital but will be going home soon to be gather up all the loving his family has been waiting to pour all over him. Thank God for our blessings and glad the new little football player will be heading home shortly!

Crossing Classes

First I have to say, Oz -- great event and wish I was there. By the way, the view counter is very helpful to know people are actually reading this stuff LOL but people are a little shy to post or just don't know how.

Second, I want to say -- Way to Go OZ -- your Cheetah girl is kicking butt on Dancing with the Stars! If anyone doesn't know, and it isn't confidential so I think it is ok to share, Oz directed Cheetah Girls and he actually was in the film for a crowd scene.

ok, now, third and why I originally came to post.
Last weekend I actually got to get together with a few girls who have been trying to make a day of it for about a year now. Long, long, ago, and far, far, away... sorry, LOL I digress, ummm many years ago a bunch of MVHS alumni found ourselves attending the same church -- the Mission Church in Carmel, NY. In fact, there were about 8 or 10 guys and girls from several MVHS classes of the 60's. God had changed all of our lives and we each had been drawn to this Christian church and into each others lives.

As time goes on, people move around and lives change. So, after all these years, a few of us decided to go back to Mission Church and visit with several that still attended and spend the day together. It was great to see the girls that came. We stayed for service and then went out for lunch. You may or may not know the girls that went - but you may know Eileen DeNisco Gisen (MVHS 1967) (wife of Arthur Gisen MVHS 1967); Jeanne DiPasquale Galvano Sparks (went to Spellman -- former wife of Robin Galvano (deceased) MVHS 1965; and wife of Billy Sparks MVHS 1965); Lynn Catapano D'Apice (MVHS 1966).

It is great to get together with old friends and those from good Ole Mt. Vernon from the days that we will treasure in our hearts.

Oz Scott's Jackie Robinson Foundation Concert

Sept. 15th we had the 2nd Annual Jackie Robinson Foundation Jazz On The Grass event in our backyard. Sold out crowd of 450 people. Great time, great vibe, great music. Marcus Miller on bass was awesome and Lalah Hathaway, Donny Hathaway's daughter, singing with Marcus was great. Dave Koz couldn't help himself and he jumped in to jam with them. We had a surprise guest with Jeffrey Osborne singing. And then Brian McKnight singing a duet with Kenny Rankin. And of course I couldn't help jumping in to grab the mike, no I didn't sing. My next door neighbor David Abramowitz class of MVHS '66 was sitting right up front. And Kimberly Sizemore was there as well. So MVHS was represented. That picture up top is a picture of Kenny Rankin probably wanting me to get off the stage. And here is a picture of my family. And sitting right up front in the crowd with his lovely wife Randi is David Abramowitz.

Eastward Ho

Hey Cliff -- thanks for posting on the site. Good to hear from you again. Yes, the tugboat ride was amazing and it was really great to spend the day with Mario. Something I have come to realize from our reunions is that even if people did not "hang out" or weren't really close as friends in high school, we still have a connection and share memories -- and that is the basis for a current friendship. So all you out there reading this, let's keep connected.

By the way, if anyone is wanting to connect with someone that you lost touch with, I could possibly have their info even if they did not attend reunion. Either post the request here, comment, or email me regular or through Classmates.com.

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I received an email from Everett (Rett) Vincent. After living in California for 29 years to the day, he and his wife Donna will be moving East to Ohio.

Ohio? Many of us have gone from north to south, or east to west, but very few have settled in the inner states. It might be a little bit of heaven or it might be culture shock. I actually have a bunch of friends in Ohio now and it seems like a really nice place to live in. I wish Rett and Donna a safe move and a wonderful new life.

Every once in a while I am going to post those dreaded high school photos, just so people can put a name with a face -- so here ya go -- here is Rett (and honestly, I don't think his picture is bad at all)

Tug Boat Pictures

What a great set of pictures! I haven't been on the water in New York harbor since
our sixth grade class took a ride on the Circle Line. I think Mario may have been on
that boat too.
Cliff Chaiet

Wonder No More

I no longer have to wonder if anyone is reading our blog. I have put a counter in the code which now shows how many people visit the site. So far, in the last few days, we have had 35 visits! Wooohooo!

Ok, so if a lot of you are reading, why are you not commenting or posting? Come on, it's really easy! This is a CLASS Blog--not my blog (I am only blogging so this site does not go dormant) :) and anyone else out there in the world can comment too.

Tug Boat Ride

Last Sunday, Helene Hoffman (Fierman) and her hubby Marc Fierman, and me, spent the day with Mario Criscione on one of his tugboats. This was a once in a lifetime experience -- who does this? A tugboat is a 24/7 working vessel and it doesn't get much time for joyriding so the experience was great and the time with friends was even greater.

To a native New Yorker (who will be moving south within the next year or so), I haven't really done many of the tourist attractions. I have been to the Empire State Building a few times, the CircleLine with my kids, the UN, the museums and Broadway, but I haven't been to The Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. Mario gave us an up close and personal tour of the NY Harbor and the East River and all the little nooks and crannies that only a seasoned waterman would know. I am posting a few pictures here, but please visit my photo album for my pictures and Marc's pictures. (Of course you can tell Marc took all of the ummmmmmm wonderful shots of me going up and down the ladder to access the tug from the shore)

Thank you again Mario -- the invitation was much appreciated and the time together was really great--Let's not let another 40 years go by. And thank you Marc and Helene for the special time with you too and for letting me hitch a ride :)

Check out my album by clicking the link below (it has 4 pages)

The Tugboat Album

To be Continued

Sandy, it was great to see you this summer and hope we can get together again soon.

Did anyone do anything this Labor Day? Is anyone reading this? Do you need help in posting? If you do, email me.

This past weekend, I had a once in a lifetime type experience. I am running off to work now, but I will blog about this past Sunday and the great time I had with Mario Criscione, Marc Fierman, and Helene Hoffman (Fierman). Don't forget to check back to read all about it :) To give you a little hint (but you won't be able to guess), I am posting one picture for now that I took Sunday.

Goodbye New York

I'm heading back to SC on Saturday at 4:30 a.m. and should arrive by dinner time. Thanks, Cathy, for all the pics, and it was great seeing you, Marc and Helene, Patti, and everyone at the Reunion. Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the 45th!!

Sandy Stroud Dubriske

Labor Day Weekend

My wife, Lynne and I spent a relaxing time on Martha's Vineyard. Hanging out with friends enjoying the sun. Leroy Ashwood and I tried to hook up but we were able to talk by phone.

We are getting ready to do host our Second Annual "Jazz on the Grass" Concert in our backyard Sept. 15th for the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Great line up this year. We had a great turn out last year and hope to do better this year. Will let you all know how it went. The website for the event is "www.jackierobinson.org/events/lajazz.php" if anyone is curious.

Oz

Congratulations are Due

Congratulations to both Frank Marallo and his wife Patty Ritacco Marallo, and to Ralph Frusante (I know I spelled that wrong)

Both have news to shout.... Each had a new grandson born this week!
We thank God for all the blessings for healthy children in both families.

Congrats and much love :)

Labor Day Weekend 2007

Well, the summer is officially over -- so that means that as the weather gets colder, more of us will be on the computer since it gets dark earlier and the weather isn't always friendly, and maybe more of you will POST to the site.

This past weekend I origianlly had hoped to go to Myrtle Beach to further my hobby --supporting and following Bucky Covington -- but things didn't work out so I made other plans which turned out to be great.

So, this Labor Day Weekend, we had a "girlie weekend" and Me, Sandy Stroud, and Patty Rizzatello all got together and had a great time doing girlie things. Besides that we ATE and ATE and had several daytime and night time adventures enjoying the weather and our time together.

It is so great to get together with friends and classmates and to remember the good ole days when we were younger LOL .. and have fun in the present as well.

I am posting a few pictures, but ugh.. I am NOT photogenic LOL and not ready for pix.
[by the way, I am still waiting for your adventures to appear! -- Cliff Chiat, I saw that comment you left and we missed you!]

Sooooooooooooo, how was your Labor Day Weekend? -- don't all type at once LOL

Sandy and Patty

Patty and Me (with my extremely BAD hair day)

Pre-Labor Day Weekend

Well this is the start of our last Hurrah for the summer of 2007. I would love to see some activity on this site after the weekend with your tales. I am going to have a great weekend with some of our class alum and I will tell you all about it next week. In the meantime, remember to take pictures and remember to post or comment.
God bless and drive safe!

The ending of summer vacation.

Well, with the closing of another chapter in the "Williams' Vacation Scrapbook", we are heading to South Padre Island to enjoy the last weekend before the school year begins. I have been watching the weather "Dean" reports following that terrible storm!!!! At last report.....I think that it will not hit the Texas area......we will see. My son, Brian, will be a 10Th grader this year and the need to relax and kickback before the grind of studing is really needed.
Cathy.....I lost another assistant!!!! I am finding that they reach their level of "incompetence" by the sixth month of employment, and quit!!! I even hired a part-time person to answer the phones in the morning to help her out. Oh Well...... ;-)
Love to everyone and I pray that everyone is safe...with all the storms attacking us.
Linda

WOOHOO we have some activity!

Hey.. our class is still alive! Thanx Oz and thanx guys who commented :)

Oz you know we missed you! I am glad we at least got to talk to you and it was great having lunch with you last year while planning the reunion. Saw you in the "Cheetah Girls" movie too :)

I spoke with Ted Wachtel today and he had wanted to come to reunion but had to travel for work. I am sending him the link to the blog.

As an addendum to Oz's post below, and besides a photo of some of the cheerleaders under REFLECTIONS on this page (left), I am posting a few of some of the other girls pictures here. There were other cheerleaders that attended :)

Yes, the girls are still in great form and as beautiful as ever.

Don't Give Up

We are out here. And it is fun to read your bloggings.

I am sorry I missed the reunion. I was in Vancouver working on the TV series PSYCH. Tried to come but there is only one direct flight to NY from Vancouver a day and that one is always full, so I had to settle for Salt Spring Island off the coast of Vancouver, staying on St. Mary's Lake sailing during the day relaxing in the evening but thinking of all of you.

Just saw Kimberly Sizemore who raved about everything and everyone. She said it was small but full of love. She said the MVHS '67 Cheerleaders were still in form

Would love to hear how everyone is doing.

Oz Scott

Ok -- So it's Saturday and it's quiet as a mouse

Ok -- so it's Saturday and it is quiet as a mouse and nobody is posting or commenting on our page. I see that a few more people have joined as members so that tells me that someone is reading my posts at least. I have faith.

I have had the pleasure of walking down memory lane with Frankie Marallo. It is funny what things you remember easily, and then others you pull from your archives when prompted. As with Jane Williams at reunion, she brought up memories of my early years that I had totally forgotten. As with Frankie, he filled in a lot of blanks and reminded me of the part of my life spent in "Little Italy" on North 5th Avenue (I think I lived in all parts of MV at some point). He even shared a few things about our parents when they were kids. Mt. Vernon was really close knit in our parents' day. I have also come to find out that there are many people I am related to that I never knew about. Looking back sometimes opens your eyes to new things.

Just throwing this one out there to jog some memories in you. Does anyone remember the feasts... on 5th Avenue for St. Anthony..the Mt. Carmel feast.. Sacred Heart feast.. St. Peter and Paul feast? I went to them all. The St. Anthony one was in front of my house when I was young. Whether you were Catholic, Baptist, Jewish...or your heritage was Irish, Italian, Greek, African or like me...a mutt...I am sure you have memories of the food, the games, and the rides at these feasts that were special times for us in the summer when we were growing up... and Wilson Pool.

Since I am the one remembering and I was thinking about food, I also remember fun times preparing for and attending many seders with friends at their temple. I can also make a great Hamentashen now too (yes I know it isn't related to seder) :) (oh but the prune ones are my downfall)-- Lots of great memories with good friends.

For fun's sake, please respond to the little food-related poll in the left column.

So, since I walked down memory lane with Frankie Marallo (I guess he has become Frank now), here are a few pictures of Frank. Can you pick him out of the reunion photo with "the Boys"?

Ok, So It's Wednesday

Ok.. so it's Wednesday and nothing has changed on this page since I last posted on Monday. Is anyone out there reading my chatter? If so, please comment or even post a blog blurb. Many of you haven't signed onto the site so I don't know if you received the emails I sent with the link specifically for you.

I will continue posting, but I really would like to know if anyone is reading this and really would like you guys to join in.

I have more pictures to post that have been sent to me. I will do that soon.
God bless to all my classmates in cyberspace :)

Editing Some Posts Below

I decided that I would edit a few of the posts below by adding the yearbook photo to help you with your memory. I mean it has been 40 years! If I am going to remind you of how others look, I might as well remind you who I am. So, this first picture is me, Cathy Anne Sharpe. Sheesh, what was I thinking wearing stripes! (Sorry for the writing on the picture, but it was taken from a yearbook.)

Please view the archive list of posts in the left column of this page.

By the way, this blog was created so our class could interact. So far, I am the only one chattering away. Anyone else out there in cyberspace reading this? You can post and you can comment.

Some of you have asked how to post and comment. To do both, you need to register for a free google ID. To comment, you click on the word "comment" underneath the straight line beneath a posting. It will bring you to the comment page.

To actually post to the main blog, once you sign in, go to your DASHBOARD on the top right menu and you will be able to post.

Additional Photos

As promised, I am posting a 40th reunion picture of Marc Fierman (middle) together with Tony Fiorentino (left) and Ralph Fatigate (right). (yearbook pics posted just put themselves in their own order LOL)






-----------------------------------------------------------Marc Fierman has submitted additional photos which I have put into my album. Please take a look -- you may be in one or more or you may recognize someone who is :)
Cathy's Album

Also posted is a picture of the beautiful Kim Sizemore (who still looks the same by the way) talking with Leroy Ashwood (Leroy -- turn around so we can see your face please :)

Sharing Some Greetings

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I received emails from several of our former classmates telling me how much they enjoyed reunion and how good it was to see old friends. I have also received additional emails and calls from those who did not attend.

Joel Grenadir (who at the 25th reunion we had heard was no longer with us -- sorry Joel -- or actually -- happy to see you are still alive and kicking)
Joel contacted me both before and after the reunion, he shared:
Been out of the area for Business. I cannot attend the reunion it is my 34th Wedding Anniversity on the 29th of July. Give my regards to the class and let them know I am alive and well -proud parent of two young ladies 30 an 26 Allyson and Melissa. Allyson is Executive CFO of the College Boards in Manhattan and Melissa is HR Manager for the Non Profit Firm of Alpha ! in Miami, Fla. I enclosed a picture of the family. (see above)

I also received an email from Johnny Harris who sends his warmest regards and I attach a link to point you to his little corner of the web: www.numericannation.com

Please check your SPAM for your invite

I sent out invitations between August 7 and 10 to our classmates (you) so you could be members of this blog and post. Please check your emails and spam folders for something this site sent out. I think the subject maybe have said something like "you have been invited to contribute...." If you can't get access to post, not just to comment, please let me know.

Post from Adeline

I found this comment to the reunion recap. I thought it should be more visible so I am posting it here. (You guys can also post, not just comment, so please do so)
On the right is Adeline today, on the left...from our yearbook.

From Adeline Montalto:
I helped call some of our classmates to get the info out about the 40th and all they did was talk about the last reunion, Janice (Romeyn) Bowman and Kathy
added to those stories, i am hoping that many will add some of the tales, tall or short ones they may be, as long as we have a memoir about this 40th reunion, as you all know i did not attend, for personal reasons, but would love to read about it all: I think in the photos you ladies look wonderful, i am just now going though this site, and think it is GREAT, Kathy and Committee You Have all done this so well: Thank you for keeping us together:
Always and Forever; Adeline (Montalto) Ayotte

First Mini Get-Together

To keep the warm fuzzies going, last night I had dinner with Helene Hoffman (Fierman), Marc Fierman, and Sandra Stroud (Dubriske). It was just a little spur of the moment thing that we decided to do this week since Sandy will be returning to SC once the summer is over.

Have any of you gotten together, had phone conversations, or emails since our reunion? Tell us about the reconnecting you have done. Let's keep in touch.

I re-sent out invitations to the site today because I was afraid that the email generated from the blog might be viewed as or going into spam. I hope the email reached many more of you and you will be adding yourself to our blog -- and posting!

In the future, I think I might post features on classmates so we can get to know about some of the wonderful things our classmates have been doing -- from raising a family, to governing the people, or helping to heal the sick. I have already begun collecting some data. That should be fun and informative.

Have a wonderful weekend. God bless.
I am posting a picture of Sandy and Me, and of Dr. Pratella and Helene (Marc, I will find your picture and post it too, if I find one :)

Tres Amigas

Carol (Anne Ferreira) Kemp

Eliana (Emily Oliver) DeFrancesch

Janice (Romeyn) Bowman

Finally Sending Out Blog Invites

There are several days of writings posted and we are now starting to send out invitations to the blog. When you get the e-mail, please follow the directions so you can become a member of the site. Comment and Post -- you need to have a google account to access-- it's free, just sign up if don't already have one.

Please check the archives in the left column and visit all of the blogs to date. We will figure out what more we can do with the blog as we go along. Feel free to pass the link to this blog to other classmates. It is also googleable. If you search Mt. Vernon High School, 1967, blog.

Please share your memories of high school, reunions, or what you are up to now etc.

Ok... and awwwwwwwayyyyyyy we go!

Pictures and Memories

We are posting some links to pictures that are currently online.
If you have any pictures, please share them with us. Add your comment.

Please go check out:
Our old yearbook photos: www.greatalumni.com

Reunion photographer's photos: www.fineartfotos.com
You can also view MVHS 1966 and 1965 reunions. You will recognize some people.

Some photos taken at the reunion: Cathy's Album
Some of the pictures were too dark to post

If you are a member of Classmates.com, we have also posted an album of the some of the pictures on the reunion page.

Let's get some traffic on this site

We are trying to figure out this site, so bear with us. Please post your comments to reunion or anything else you like. If you are an alumn and you do not have the option to post a new blog, please comment and we will add you as an author/member to the site.
Also, don't forget to add this page to your favorites/bookmarks and visit it often.

Our 40th High School Reunion

Our 40th High School Reunion was held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the Renassaince Hotel in White Plains, New York. It was attended by approximately 180--mostly classmates and some spouses. We had a blast! It was as if we were kids again and no time had passed since the last time we were together. Of course, since we all don't look exactly as we did in our youth, once we figured out who a person was, the connection was renewed.

We recited the Pledge of Allegiance together, were entertained by the singing of our Alma Mater, and our cheerleaders lead us in a cheer that brought back the old school spirit--Hey Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah! Hey Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah! Way to go girls--you've still got it!

We were joined by Dr. Bill Pratella -- one of our favorite teachers and we received a surprise visit from the current Mayor of Mt. Vernon, Ernest Davis.

We danced to our favorites--mostly Motown--and did a little Lindy, Stroll, and Twist (for those that remembered how to do those dances).

Friday evening prior to reunion, an informal get-together was held in the hotel lounge. Those that attended had quality time to renew old friendships and catch up with each others lives.

A tour of the High School was given on Saturday afternoon and the Empire State Games, track and field events, which were being held at the High School were attended by some as well.

Saturday after reunion, a good number of those staying at the hotel gathered together reminiscing until about 4:00 a.m. Nobody wanted to say goodbye.

Sunday morning many alumni met to have breakfast together in the hotel restaurant before heading back home.

The consensus of those that attended reunion was that old friendships were renewed and new friendships were made. We would like to keep in touch and take those friendships with us as we move forward in the years to come. We hope that this blog will encourage and help us to do that.
Many of our classmates that did not attend sent their wishes and were disappointed that reunion conflicted with other commitments. Some of our classmates that sent along greetings were Maryanne Cardillo, Jon Brock, Oz Scott, Jane Liepshutz, Rhoda Schneider, Manny Barriero, James Dalhoff, Laura DeMilio, Bill Sansone, Amelia Jakuback, Tanya Jackson, Nanette Columbi, Michael Bart, Larry Spruill, Deborah Mosian, Adeline Montalto, Doug Auer, Everett Vincent, Harvey Goldstein. (please forgive if this list is not complete)

God bless -- Cathy Sharpe Credendino