CLASS BRIEFS PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING

Ina Geduldig Becker

 

Ina Geduldig Becker, who never misses a reunion (a "beat'), continues to stay in excellent shape; she has been a regular attendee of Rich Barnett's '(59)  biweekly ballroom dance classes in the Somers, NY area. She recommends "Remembering Mt. Vernon" written and edited by Bruce Fabrikant, Class of 1960. She writes: "it was fun talking with you and your wife."

 John Tripodi

John Tripodi who flies up annually from Florida to be with us always spices up conversation with his glowing remembrances of growing up in the South area. He looks great, sounds great and writes:  "Thanks for your hard work on behalf of the class of '58, the Premier Class."  By the way, John  has an attic full of memorabilia he plans to share with us.

Jack Brophy

Jack Brophy is a regular presence at all our reunions. Built solid, our tough talking labor lawyer  continues his adversarial pose --and why not,?  His briefs are tersely delivered and who's to argue in front of a Pro.

Dick Schwartz

 

Dick Schwartz is a volunteer who continues to pay back for the great public school education he received when his family relocated to MV in 1950 and moved into the home built by music publisher Leo Feist, granddad of classmate Richie Feist.  Here are his last two postings from among the over 500 he has written over the last 15 years.   

Peter Solender 

Peter Solender keeps in touch from the Buffalo, N.Y. area. He recalls my dad drove both of us to  school each morning, our playing competitive basketball in his back yard area. Pete and Ronnie Costa members of our Camera Club both received accolades for their photographs. 

Mike Margulis 

 

REACHING OUT TO Mike Margulis:  A number of Mike's friends have requested updates on his  career. He was one of two our classmates voted the 'Most Bohemian.' He is pictured in our yearbook seated  in a chair with guitar in hand besides Susan Iushewitz.  The MV Daily Argus reported his graduation from Oberlin College (along with Ken Canter) with a Bachelor of Music from the Conservatory of Music. He was a member of the Oberlin orchestra and wind ensemble. He spent his junior year in Salzburg, Austria and studied at the Mozartium. 

Any one who can help us  continue connecting the dots in Mike's career, please let me know so I can share. rjschwartz.ny@gmail.com

My New Job as Class Coordinator of A.B. Davis Class of 1958

 It's been a short year and a half since I assumed the position of Class Coordinator for the Class of 1958 at A. B. Davis and what an eventful tumultuous--yet satisfying-- year it has been. 

First my deepest thanks, though posthumously, to my much revered predecessor Kathy Delaney, without whose dedication-- spanning a period of over 55 years-- my task would be impossible. She did an  an admirable job of "keeping tabs" on some 460 of us and keeping accurate records, spread sheets, etc. She is pictured below on the right, followed by myself, Ina Geduldig Becker,  Jesse Shereff  at our first annual reunion in June 2013 at the Davenport Country Club in New Rochelle. Sadly, Kathy passed away in 2017. Here  is a tribute to her.  Jesse passed away in 2021. 

I also wish to thank Rich Barnett, Class of '59 for all the work he and his team of class coordinators have done since graduation: Charlie Siegel '59, Fred Diringer '59,  Mary Ann Bartolini, '59 , Al  Demaio '61, Michael Ganz '55, Mary Ann Bartolini '59, Lowell Willinger '60, Robert Scott '57. Del Shilkret '57, Ronnie Grosch,'63, Joel Kurtzberg '64.   

    I feel suited for the tasks ahead as my supportive role at the Hi-News as shutterbug inspired me to pursue a number of careers in advertising space sales and publishing Brooklyn's Community Magazine. My website also includes 500 plus articles that I have posted on  California and Oregon living, aviation, tennis, the arts, ethics, book and movie reviews, celebrations  of National Poetry Month and podcasts that I have and still to continue to lead at my "Literature at Lunch" series as well as Poetry Podcasts.  

Meet the 1958 A.B. Davis Alumnae who attended Reunion Aug. 23, 2023 at Pleasantville Manor, NY

    

                                 Meet the Class of 1958...

        From left to right Jack T. Brophy, John Tripodi, Ina Geduldig Becker 

and Rick Schwartz 

   Even though we were a small intimate group, we enjoyed sharing memories and creating new ones.   A total of 58 Davis grads attended this year. We are looking forward to next year's event with a larger turnout. 

  We were a total of 58 Hilltoppers this year with the old team spirit sharing experiences with our teachers and mentors: Charles Altshuler, Mr. Scolnick, Miss Quinlan,favorite Ms. Roget  Messrs. Elwell, Russell, Coleman, Peiffer, Doc Randall and others. Love you all. Be in touch Maroon and White. 

A Happy Happy Story of a Rekindled A.B. Davis Romance

Peter Hollgren, class of 1959, has been a regular attendee of our annual A.B. Davis reunions.  At the 2022 reunion he is pictured below at the head of the table facing the camera. 

While attending Davis, Peter dated Holly Westedt, also class of 1959. After they graduated they went their separate ways and found new partners in marriage. After they were both widowed,  they rediscovered each other and married last December.  Kudos to you both. 

"Outstanding success" A.B. Davis Reunion, Pleasantville Manor, NY, August 2023

 

The scene of our annual A.B. Davis Reunion at the Pleasantville Manor.
The Classes of 1955 and 1958 are seated around the first table at the left.

58 graduates ranging from graduating classes 1953-1964 gathered together on Wednesday, August 23 at the picturesque Pleasantville Manor at the  eponymous Country Club for our tenth annual reunion. Below are comments from Rich Barnett the prime organizer of the event.

" The luncheon was an outstanding success, thanks to your persistence and hard work. We had a turnout of 58 people. I want to thank you for a job well done.  The attendees enjoyed themselves and had a great time mingling with people from other the classes. It was more like a family reunion than a high school reunion. The size of the venue was just right for the amount of people we had. I believe most them left looking forward to next year and will tell their friends about it."

 

Seated above are graduates from classes 1955 and 1958.
From left to right: Barbara Bremmer '55, Jack Brophy '58,
Barbara Searle Smith '55, Alice Ganz '55, Michael Ganz '55,
Ina Geduldig Becker '58, Debra Emery, Rick Schwartz '58, John Tripodi '58