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Shirlee Namarovsky Litwin (1/52) reaches out to classmates:
I would like to reconnect with friends from my January 1952 graduating class. I can be reached by e-mail at shainal18@icloud.com. Shirlee
Them “ole” Weequahic nostalgic moments:
Fran Garfinkel Engler (58)
To Anita Wasserman Banks who discussed her time in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, she referred to my brother Eddie Garfinkel as one of the people who worked at the hotel where she worked. Our family spent many summers in Bethlehem as an aunt owned a rooming house there and invited us to stay for the summer. Eddie found a job at the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed his time away from us! I'm sad to say that my brother passed away several years ago. He lived in Houston, along with his wife Carole, and his daughter and son and their children. Fran
Ann Mittler Chaudron (55}
In response to Anita Wasserman banks and her not on “The Mermaids” club, I was a member of the Slick Chicks. Our jackets were blue and silver! Can’t remember other members but hope someone does.
I live in Pittsford, NY, a suburb of Rochester. If anyone remembers me, love to hear from you. My e-mail is achaudron@verizon.net.
Linda Krugman Holtzman (6/59)
To respond to Fred Goldman (6/62) about Krugman’s Drug Store, it has been mentioned before that the little boy who died right there on Walcott Terrace was my seven-year-old brother, George. It was in 1954 which seems like a lifetime ago. Indeed, it was a tragedy that affected the whole neighborhood since everyone knew my parents from the Drug Store. Linda
Sue Grande Lake (1/60)
I enjoy reading all of the WHS alumni communications (thank you t my classmate Gil Lustig), but very rarely see any news about my class. The only news I got was the death of Richie Hoffman. I truly loved Richie; he was a great friend. I spoke to him at least 5 years ago. Ours was a fun phone call reliving our days at Weequahic with Richie and Anne Grindlinger. I had a phone call from Anne shortly after my son died, but I have since lost her e-mail and phone number.
By the way, I lived on Schley Street and remember Fabyan Place and Leslie Street. Also remember Bragaw and the walk to school. I would love to know more about my former classmates (ssel@comcast.net) and others as well. I am living in Florida now but don’t know how long I will remain. To make it worse, you can’t get a decent bagel here. I miss Watson’s. Sue
Elaine Davis Lubiner (6/55)
I have enjoyed reading what other people write, but I never thought I would participate. Seeing my classmate Ann Mittler's e-mail inspired this post. My high school years were never my favorite; however, as I age, nostalgia for Weequahic remains. I have very fond memories of my language teachers, particularly Mr. Brenman and Seniora Birnbaum, who inspired my career and fascination with world languages and cultures.
As for classmates who stand out, those who were in Mrs. Birnbaum's Homeroom with me. My closest friends were Carol Cohen and Merle Osterweil. Merle was the first of us to drive and she had a car. That meant we could get to Henry's on Bergen Street during lunch to share tuna fish sandwiches and play our favorite songs on the jukebox. Merle died much too young, but I am still in touch with her kids. Although Carol and I were close enough to choose to be roommates our freshman year at Douglass College, we lost touch over the years.
My husband for more than 62 years, Alvin Lubiner, is also a retired World Languages teacher and supervisor, he in West Orange and I in South Orange-Maplewood. He was actually at our prom, but he was a graduate of Irvington High. We did not meet until several years later. Our three sons and their families are split between New York and here in Florida. We live in Port Charlotte on the Gulf Coast full-time now. Coincidentally, we have a lovely neighbor who is also an alumna of Weequahic, Dottie Redwood, Class of 1957. It's a small NJ-touched world. Elaine
Dennis Estis (65)
Responding to past items in the “WHS Note.” please let Frank Argenziano (6/62) know that Red Lippy’s was at the corner of Goodwin and Renner, not Schuyler and Renner. It was right next door to Kravitz’s, a grocery store. I am sure because I lived right across the street at 318 Renner Avenue.
As to the photo and note highlighting the birth of Sandy Scheps’ (6/63) grandson, I first met Sandy when I was 8 years old and he was in charge of Junior Congregation at Young Israel. He was very nice to the newcomers and I always marveled at his ability to lead the Saturday morning prayers. Over the years, I would run into Sandy, long after we both graduated from Weequahic, and he was always the same, sincere, affable and so pleasant to be with. He left us too young. Dennis
Asriel Strip (1/54)
To Beth Zucker Fischbein (Colonia 74). I remember Harry’ Candy Store quite well. It was on Clinton Place right off Aldine Street and Edmonds Place. Next store was drug store, maybe Goldman’s? It was a hangout for our small neighborhood and swallowed a lot of nickels in the pin ball machine. Harry charged an extra penny for chocolate sprinkles on a five-cent ice cream cone. I remember they had a pretty daughter who also worked behind the counter occasionally. My memory tells me that somewhere in the sixties the business failed. Asriel
Jay Hodes (68)
Just a little “Factoid;” I was visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and I came across a number of references to the term Calumet. I looked it up and it is defined as a “North American Indian peace pipe” (somewhat decorative). All these years and I had no idea of the meaning behind the title of the school newspaper. Makes sense in light of the history of the school and the mascot. Jay
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