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Entry #: 218

Date: 2005-06-03 13:47:38

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs - The Yenta!
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

I've been contacted by a member of the press looking for stories about Chris Rock. Anyone out there remember him from his Madison days? If so, please post them or write directly to me so that I can pass them on. Thanks.


Entry #: 217

Date: 2005-06-02 15:35:30

Name: carl jensen
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Ooops, needed to place my email address into the text, blew it. kings11235@yahoo.com

See post below. 


Entry #: 216

Date: 2005-06-02 15:32:37

Name: Carl Jensen
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Madison Grad of 57. Living in Ft Myers Fl but expect to move to Rotonda West FL circa Sept 1st 05. Looking for my buddy girlfriend from the class of 59. Maureen (Morine) Ostopwitz (Ostopowitz) from E.33rd St. Anyone know of her location? If you are in contact with her, please have her email me, maybe I'll get her to treat me to that choclate ice cream soda she owes me. If you just know/remember me, you can do the same, (but no ice cream soda). Many Madison grads down here, keep running into them wearing my Brooklyn shirt.


Entry #: 215

Date: 2005-06-01 15:33:37

Name: Ellen Grove -The Yenta!
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hi everyone: As I've posted over the years, this book is open to everyone, not just Madison alum. That's especially true when it comes to  New York school reunion announcements. That's because we pretty much all have friends and family who went to other schools. And I'm often asked if I've heard of any such events.

Once posted here, I can refer people to the info.

Please make sure to give as much detail as possible and make sure that you leave a bona fide email address.


Entry #: 214

Date: 2005-05-31 10:26:45

Name: Sherry (Mandel) Gordon
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hello Everyone,
 The search is on for the hotel to get together for your future reunion, and due to so many,many requests it looks like it's going to be LAS VEGAS.  Updates will will be sent out with the Hotel information, and cost of the three day event package, and dates of the reunion get-together the end of this June 2005.

Below is my e-mail address and Herbs, we ask that you send us your home address phone number and year you graduated along with your maiden name where applicable. Please copy both of us so we can get you into the system. We need home addresses  just in case the computer has an attitude, and also for a roster for all attendees.

OUR UPDATES WILL NOT BE ANNOUNCED ON CLASSMATES as they are too long and informative, so be sure to send your information directly to our e-mail addresses.  If you have hopes of joining us, send the information we asked for as soon as possible, so as not to miss out on any of the information. This will be a multi year reunion AND WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN 2006  NOT IN 2007 AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED.  So due to so many requests we moved it up.
Additional information regarding the change will follow in our first update which will be sent the end of this June 2005. We look forward to hearing from everyone again and seeing you in 2006.
Regards
 
Sherry (Mandel) Gordon June 1953
Herb Rosenblum June 1953

Entry #: 213

Date: 2005-05-23 18:59:28

Name: Lisa Battles
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hey everyone, Anyone from 1985-1989 still around? I don't know if anyone remembers me. I was on cheerleading from 87-89 hung outw/ a few different crowds. Hung out alot w/ Robin Lissak and Jennifer Jimenez. Dont be afraid to write!


Entry #: 212

Date: 2005-05-23 17:34:48

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Recycle for Breast Cancer:

Unused cell phones can be sold. But many are too old to have any cash value. Some of those do have recycling value. We just donated a few of ours to www.recycleforbreastcancer.com

They also accept PDAs, pagers, inkjet and toner cartridges.


Entry #: 211

Date: 2005-05-21 22:25:40

Name: Jean (Grubman) Shaw
Email: Protected
Web Site: unofficial Mill Basin and Brooklyn webpage
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

I want to commend Sherri and Herb for the FANTASTIC reunion they prepared in Vegas. It was my first reunion since I left Madison in 1959 and I couldn't have asked for a better one. It brought back all the memories of my years in Madison. Sherri and Herb YOU DID A GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jean (Grubman) Shaw class of 1959 James Madison H.S.


Entry #: 210

Date: 2005-05-21 19:44:47

Name: Ellen Grove - The Yenta!

Edited on: 2005-05-21 20:55:00

Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

For the past few years, I've been organizing Brooklyn lunch gatherings     at various restaurants.It allows us meet the people behind the screen names.

We get together to eat, drink and laugh as we share memories and learn how we're all connected.

I always post the invitation on The Brooklyn Board, as well as in this book.

We went to the Mill Basin Deli on Avenue T at East 59th Street a couple of years ago where we had a ball over pastrami sandwiches, cream sodas and Cel-Ray Tonic.

That year, There were a dozen or so  ranging in age from 51 to 78. We were a mix of former and current Brooklynites.

We came from different neighborhoods and attended various schools.

We're going back to the deli on Saturday, June 11th at 1 PM.

If you'd like to join the fun, please RSVP by 06/06 so that I can make the reservation.

Please note that friends and family are always welcome. 


Entry #: 209

Date: 2005-05-21 17:13:31

Name: Herb Rosenblum

Edited on: 2005-05-21 20:56:00

Email: Protected
Site Rating: 1
Comments:

Mark T, this is my final word on this nonsense.

Ellen was never the issue. In  fact, Ellen and I have been in  contact and all is well between us. The problem is people like you and those others who have spouted off, called us names and posted false allegations of serious improprieties. I don't allow things like that to pass unanswered. Now, as far as I am concerned, this is finished. I suggest you do the same. If you want to keep it going, that's your business. Have a nice day.


Entry #: 208

Date: 2005-05-21 15:38:11

Name: Mark T

Edited on: 2005-05-21 20:57:00

Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Your persistence in blaming our Yenta for things that others have written is ludicrous. She had the book opened years ago. She extended an invitation to use it to everyone. But it's never been hers to control. She's made that clear for years. Many learned of th Vegas event through this and other sites where she posted about it. Yet you still go after her about "stopping the buck." What the hell are you trying to do? If you're not happy then open your own site. Better yet, open a full website. That will allow you to play censor. Then see how you like it when people abuse you because of it. Announce your event simply without patting your own backs about something in the past. Ask people to contact you and then brag all you want. It's not a difficult to do. So many do it all year 'round.


Entry #: 207

Date: 2005-05-21 13:12:39

Name: Herb
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 1
Comments:

Mark, this website is not mine.  It is Ellen's and as they say, the buck has to stop somewhere. If there is no webmaster, its not my fault. Now, I don't care to be called names and see my partner called names and have allegations made that are patently untrue and baseless. Someone be said we operate in secrecy? That's a laugh. Prior to the 2004 reunion, people complained that I was sending out too many updates.  You know....there is no pleasing everybody, so Sherry and I just do what we believe is the right thing to do and if that annoys you....so be it.   You cant please everyone.


Entry #: 206

Date: 2005-05-21 12:11:51

Name: Mark T.

Edited on: 2005-05-21 20:58:00

Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Herb: Telling someone to apologize for what others write it nuts!! Who do you think you are to make such an outrageous demand? You're carrying on about some dumb reunion as if it were a life and death issue. Is there nothing else in your lives? Get over yourselves and let the rest of us use this book appropriately.  


Entry #: 205

Date: 2005-05-21 10:49:31

Name: Stan

Edited on: 2005-05-21 20:58:00

Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Ellen, please don't be angry with me for posting this, but I've read more that I can take - Madison reunions go on all over the country at different times and in different places. All organizers work hard. That's the nature of the task. But none of the others have gone about it in the manner that Herb and Sherry have with their secrecy and ad nauseum bragging. Those two plaster their boasts over and over. I suspect that's why people are pissed off. Humility goes a long way folks. 


Entry #: 204

Date: 2005-05-21 10:41:23

Name: Susie Cohen

Edited on: 2005-05-21 20:59:00

Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hey Herb and the other old farts:

How disgusting of you to blame Ellen. Anyone who knows about the Internet, which you obviously don't, knows that there's no webmaster here. Ellen's been out there helping so many people find old friends, past loves and long lost relatives. She does that for all who need help, not just Madison grads. I bet she's helped people you know. Did any of you know that she helped a girl in Brooklyn find her half siblings in time to let them know that their mother was dying? She helped find several people for me. And none of us went to Madison. She's done all of this even though she and her husband have gone through hell over the years. Do any of you know that she lives with an incurable disease that has had her in and out of hospitals? She's been near death more than once. Do any of you know that she continued to help people when she lost her health insurance and nearly lost her home? She kept on helping when her husband was out of work. She even helped others when he had a heart attack a few months ago. And she thanks us for keeping her busy!! So many owe her so much and you have the balls to attack her for what others write. You're disgusting!!!! And people say that my generation has no manners? Like she wrote, just ignore stuff --- mine included.  Just don't screw things up for everyone else.

Susie Cohen


Entry #: 203

Date: 2005-05-21 10:35:05

Name: ROBERTA BALTER
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 1
Comments:

  I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SOME PEOPLE CHOOSE TO BE SO UGLY.  I AM REFERRING TO THE NASTY WORDS WRITTEN ABOUT MS. SHERRY MANDEL.  I ATTENDED THE REUNION IN LAS VEGAS, IT WAS WONDERFUL AND WELL DONE.  I LIVE IN VEGAS AND KNOW HOW DIFFICULT A TASK  IT IS TO PUT TOGETHER SUCH A LARGE AFFAIR. IT TAKES TIME ,MONEY AND MOST OF ALL HARD WORK.  I PRAISE THESE PEOPLE, SHERRY AND HERB, AS I HAVE NOTICED IN MY LIFETIME TO COMPLAIN IS EASY, NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE STEP UP TO THE PLATE. THANK YOU SHERRY AND HERB FOR BEING THOSE PEOPLE, I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR 2006 REUNION.

SINCERELY 

ROBERTA RICHTER    (CLASSOF 1953)


Entry #: 202

Date: 2005-05-21 09:58:09

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Herb, Bobbi. Mady et al: None of you followed the RED instruction at the top of the page about including your email address in the body of your post. Had you done so, I could have replied directly to each of you. But this is for ALL who come here: As I've posted countless times over the years, I do not own this book.  It's called a guestbook because it's not a full website.  So there's no webmaster. There's no editing. There's no censorship. This book happens to be a link to someone else's site.  And the actual owner does not monitor anything.   She did not go to Madison, but was kind enough to open this book for me in 1998 so that I could my classmates reunite. I opened it to everyone when I realized that there was no one else doing that, let alone free of charge. To date, I've helped over 10,000 people, many of whom not only didn't go to Madison, but never even lived in Brooklyn.  And I've often gone out of pocket to do just that. I've done all of that to help others, but also to help myself as I've been seriously ill for years. It's been my "therapy." Don't attack and abuse me. That only proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished. So if you don't like what others post, just ignore their messages. By replying, you might actually "fuel the fire." Reunions are happy occasions. Don't let others spoil your enjoyment.


Entry #: 201

Date: 2005-05-21 02:29:20

Name: Herb Rosenblum
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 1
Comments:

I am truly amazed that I find myself answering the vitriole posted on this website by people who say they are former Madisonians. They point their barbed comments at Sherry Gordon and in so doing, they aim at me too since Sherry and I work together and have been doing so for well over two years now. As a team, we put together one hell of a reunion in Las Vegas last year that people still comment on favorably and ask when we are doing it again.  Well, we are doing it again and we hope to either equal what we did last year or surpass it. And we will despite the comments of a few people who have no clue what is involved. Putting together a massive "all years" reunion is a lot more than just arranging a dinner somewhere. Sherry worked constantly, (while working fulltime at a regular job). She traveled back and forth to Vegas to negotiate not just with one hotel but with several until she got the rates, conditions, facilities, etc that would make our reunion shine. I wonder how many of you would do that and I wonder how many man hours have been and are being put into the other reunions. For Sherry and I, planning those reunions was like a fulltime job. Now, to be specific......first, a comment. To the person who signed his name OFF TO WAR.....why didn't you have the intestinal fortitude to sign your name, although from the content of your message, I have a good idea who you are.   

Yes, we have asked for names ahead of time before we even announced where, when and how much. Now, one of the comments indicated the writer thought there was something sinister going on. We did the same in 2003 and 4,  nothing shady took place and nobody got bent out of shape.  I had already noted in one of my updates back then that I wanted addresses and phone numbers ahead of time, in case my computer crashed and I had to revert to the telephone or snail mail. OOOOOOHHHH, very subversive. Now, we were also asking for people to sign on....to get an idea of how many would be interested in attending because the folks that run the  Hotels need to know how much food and drink to buy, how many rooms to set aside, etc. 

Right now, Sherry is preparing for another trip to negotiate a good price for the next reunion. That's so you all can have an equally good time without having to mortgage your home to attend. And we are NOT going to commit ourselves to any hotel until the conditions are just right.  We do not name any hotel because we have not yet chosen one, and there has been no price announced and no request that anybody commit to coming at this point. And for those who think we spend our days and night patting ourselves on the back and bragging about the 2004 reunion, you are totally mistaken although we have every right to be proud. It was a major undertaking by only two people,  a major production that took two years to arrange, and by God, we did one hell of a job. And we will do it again. We invite you to join us but if you don't, that's cool too.  And to Ellen Grove, I believe you owe Sherry an apology as do the others, for the insulting messages they posted and that you allowed to be posted.


Entry #: 200

Date: 2005-05-21 01:41:12

Name: BOBBI (GOLD) COHEN
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 1
Comments:

 I ATTENDED THE LAS VEGAS REUNION, IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT. PUT TOGETHER WITH MUCH LOVE & HARD WORK. IT IS UPSETTING FOR ME TO SEE THAT SUCH UNKIND WORDS WERE WRITTEN ON THIS SITE & MS GROVE ALLOWED IT TO HAPPEN, I SHALL NOT FREQUENT THIS SITE ANYMORE AS IT UPSETS ME TO READ SUCH HARSH WORDS ABOUT SUCH A LOVELY INDIVIDUAL AS SHERRY. I HOPE THAT SHE DOESN'T READ THESE MESSAGES THAT WERE WRITTEN IN UNPLEASANT MANNER. MY PERSONAL FEELING IS SHE DESERVES AN APOLOGY FROM THE WEBMASTER FOR LETTING THIS HAPPEN. 


Entry #: 199

Date: 2005-05-21 00:18:01

Name: mady (deutsch) Wilens
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 1
Comments: This website amazes me.......i am very surprised that Ms. Grove would allow such slander and untruths about a function that was the best reunion in all the years that I have attended.  Everyone was happy......with a smile for 3 straight days saying what a wonderful joyus time they had and how memorable it will always be........How dare anyone put down the hard work put into this reunion by two lovely people who only wanted to bring a wonderful group of Madisonians together for a wonderful memorable event.....We all became family again and are looking forward to the next reunion.

Entry #: 198

Date: 2005-05-18 14:47:58

Name: OFF TO WAR
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 Posting #194 indeed SHOULD BE REMOVED. SHERRY IS OBVIOUSLY A LEGEND IN HER OWN MIND COPYING AN PASTING FROM CLASSMATES HER DIATRIBE OF HER "HER "UPCOMING RE UNION NOW IN 2006. SHE IS DOING IT HERE to upset the great madisonions who use the guest book to contact and reunite with friends via e-mail or phone contact. Sherry on the other hand COMMERCIALIZES this BOOK as she has done on www.classmates.com . all one has to do is click to it and go to messages. The LEGEND IN HER OWN MIND SAYS IT ALL There AND BRINGS IT HERE> I agree that the Web Master should RETRACT HER COMMERCIAL POSTING with no date and time and this will stop her from obtaining further addresses. By the way you don't have to include your name or e mail here I am ready for her WAR


Entry #: 197

Date: 2005-05-17 17:24:44

Name: The Madison Yenta!
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

As it now stands, there will be three large Madison reunions next year: Two will be for all classes. The other will cover 1955, 1956 and 1957. Each event is being coordinated by separate committees. The all-years weekend in the Catskills will begin on June 2nd.  Full details are in ENTRY#176 of this book. No specifics for what will probably be somewhere in the west have been reported as of this date. The specific three-class event will be in NY over the Columbus Day weekend. Contact Jane Castorina Gordon for info at:  845-354-0239


Entry #: 196

Date: 2005-05-14 15:32:41

Name: Concerned Alum
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

ATTENTION SITE MASTER: Remove Entry 194! The event organizers are only after our personal info.  They give no details yet demand that we divulge everything. No date, time, place or cost has ever been stated. Very shady. Besides, they ran a lousy small one in Vegas filled with only older alumni.  


Entry #: 195

Date: 2005-05-14 00:06:11

Name: Elissa
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

IGNORE ENTRY 194!!  My parents went to the Vegas event that Ms. Mandel continually brags about and they hated it, as did others who were in attendance. They said that it was a rip off with people who didn't pay able to mingle with those who had. It was not a very small event with Ms. Mandel and her cohort acting as if they were royalty. How obnoxious!! No special travel arrangements were offered. The food was pedestrian for what it cost.

Demanding that people furnish their personal contact info long before disclosing any event details is  unprofessional and creepy.  What are they hiding? 


Entry #: 194

Date: 2005-05-13 22:11:21

Name: Sherry (Mandel) Gordon
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:


Hello everyone
The 2007 reunion has been moved up a year to 2006 due to many, many requests.. Those that are interested and wish to attend, and have not contacted us as yet, please e-mail us so we can put you into the system for the updates which will be going out soon as to where and when etc.
 More information will follow in our first update in June regarding the change.

Best regards

Sherry (Mandel) Gordon
alagorf@msn.com

Herb Rosenblum
nooseline@adelphia.net

Entry #: 193

Date: 2005-05-07 15:03:19

Name: Helen Schary Motro
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Commentary article in Boston Globe of May 5, 2005 pays homage to James Madison graduate Jerome Schary who was killed while serving in the US army in Europe in 1945. Written in connection with the 60th anniversary of VE Day, it portrays him as representative of the hundreds of thousands of US soldiers who lost their lives in that conflict. Article can be read on-line at: http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2005/05/05/ve_day_homage_to_lives_lost/ 

  I was born after the war and did not know my cousin Jerome Schary. If you did, I would be glad to hear from you. My e-mail address is: motroh@yahoo.com

Helen Schary Motro


Entry #: 192

Date: 2005-05-07 14:58:51

Name: Helen Schary Motro
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Commentary article in Boston Globe of May 5, 2005 pays homage to James Madison graduate Jerome Schary who was killed while serving in the US army in Europe in 1945. Written in connection with the 60th anniversary of VE Day, it portrays him as representative of the hundreds of thousands of US soldiers who lost their lives in that conflict. Article can be read on-line at:

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2005/05/05/ve_day_homage_to_lives_lost/ 

  I was born after the war and did not know my cousin Jerome Schary. If you did, I would be glad to hear from you. Helen Schary Motro


Entry #: 191

Date: 2005-05-07 11:34:02

Name: Jack Olshansky
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: I am not a Madison alumni, but I am looking for someone who might have been, probably a 1948/49 graduate. Her maiden name was Selma Wexler (wechsler??)-had a best friend named Sally Davis.
Selma was a niece of an aunt of mine. Any help would be appreciated!!!. Jack @ email J47S@aol.com

Entry #: 190

Date: 2005-05-05 18:04:28

Name: Jack Olshansky
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: not a Nadison graduate, but looking for someone who might have been one with graduation in the 1948/49 time frame. Maiden name Selma Wexler. Can anyone help???

Entry #: 189

Date: 2005-05-05 02:21:09

Name: Julito
Email: Protected
Web Site: Tradecoupon
Site Rating: 10
Comments: I just surfed in and found your site, I really enjoyed the visit and hope to come back soon 

Entry #: 188

Date: 2005-05-02 19:52:30

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs - The Yenta!
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hi everyone: ***IMPORTANT NOTE***  You Must Include Your Email Address In The Body Of Your Message So That It Appears.  That's In Addition To Registering With It.   Also Include Your Class Year.  Please read ENTRY #176 about next year's reunion in the Catskills.


Entry #: 187

Date: 2005-05-02 18:24:42

Name: Hal Schenfield
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Years   1954-1958  great time!  (fireworks monitor) Ct and Southern Fl. meet people at "Houstons" in Boca all the time


Entry #: 186

Date: 2005-05-01 15:43:03

Name: Fred Melnick
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Class of '54. Gawd, is it that long? Still living in Rockland County, NY. Semi-retired dentist. Aggravate myself playing golf a few times a week. Maintain my Website, www.anamericaninparis.com providing information to people visiting Paris. Otherwise travel to visit grandchildren in Madison, WI and Los Angeles. Bobbi and I recently celebrated our 44th anniversary. Can e-mail me at FMinParis@aol.com

Entry #: 185

Date: 2005-04-24 15:45:49

Name: linda (Garofalo) Marturano
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: My Email address: foxtrot1129@aol.com  

Entry #: 184

Date: 2005-04-23 15:37:40

Name: Linda ( Garofalo ) Marturano
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Hi. Looking for friends. 

Entry #: 183

Date: 2005-04-17 16:32:00

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs - The Yenta!
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

ATTENTION JOE MOWAD and ALL: You must follow the red instruction at the top of the page regarding the insertion of your email address in the body of your message. That's to be done even though you registered with it. It's an annoying quirk in the server's system. Without that insertion your address will not appear and folks won't be able to write to you. My address is esquare726@aol.com


Entry #: 182

Date: 2005-04-17 13:28:21

Name: Maureen-Manning-Jackson
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: My E-Mail address is Buttrfly55@Yahoo.com for anyone who has info for the 1969 SVF reunion-thanks,Maureen Manning-Primosch-Jackson

Entry #: 181

Date: 2005-04-17 13:24:54

Name: Maureen Manning-Jackson
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: I did not attend the school but I did attend St Vincent Ferrer and Catherine McCauley HS. I lived in Brooklyn my whole life until moving away in 1989.Now in sunny Fl.SVF is planning a reunion for the class of 1969 and Ellen Grove was kind enough to tell me about this site and informed me I may find some people here who are married to some of these folks or who may know some.Please give them the heads up and my e-mail address and I will update them on the progress of our search and plans.Thanks to any and all who can help.Hello to anyone I may know out there.I grew up on E.46th ST between Ave H and I.My name is and has been Maureen Manning-Primosch-Jackson.I also attended SI community college and became a nurse-worked at Victory Memorial Hospital.Would love to hear from some old friends. Take care,Maureen

Entry #: 180

Date: 2005-04-17 10:56:07

Name: Joe Mowad
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

I went to Madison for over 3 yr's. (56-59) Then we moved to Hollywood Fl in 59, In Jan, of my last yr. It was not very pleasant.I still keep in touch with a few of my friends from Madison. Viny Debonis, Jeff Lamb, Marty Lane. I was going out with a girl named Linda Becker. Would love to hear for any one.


Entry #: 179

Date: 2005-04-07 00:29:16

Name: Lynda Shapiro
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Graduated class of 1955 -- 50 years ago!!??!!
Recently ran across a photo, I think from Sing, of a group of us in leopard-skin togas. Anyone want a scan? Now semi-retired and living on the coast of Oregon.
lyndash@verizon.net

Entry #: 178

Date: 2005-04-04 23:45:59

Name: Richard Santoro
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 He left out this info: Class of 1974 Email Address: criticman2000@yahoo.com


Entry #: 177

Date: 2005-04-04 20:06:47

Name: Richard Santoro
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Anybody who knows who knows me feel free to contact me.

Entry #: 176

Date: 2005-04-01 14:32:49

Name: The Yenta
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

JAMES MADISON HS REUNION 2006
                 P.O. Box 424
            Oceanside, NY 11572
SPRING 2005 

Dear Madisonians:  Now that spring is upon us we are busy again working on our
reunion 2006. As we mentioned in earlier posts, our alumni reunion will be held at the NEVELE GRAND COUNRTY CLUB in Ellenville, NY, starting Friday, June 4, 2006 thru Sunday June 6, 2006. The event is open to all who attended JMHS anytime from 1925. 

The rates are as follow (based on double occupancy):
STANDARD ROOM   $699 DELUXE ROOM     $744  SUPERIOR ROOM   $848 

Single rates: $475, $535, $595 Additional days will be available at $199 Double, $149 Single Rates are ALL INCLUSIVE.  That means that all taxes and tips
to parking attendants, bellhops, chambermaids are included. For golfers, a round of golf including cart fees will be $39.00  please mail your deposit check of $50.00 per person indicating your name, class year, street address, phone number,email address and room preference to:  JAMES MADISON REUNION 2006
P.O. BOX 424
OCEANSIDE, NY 11572  

Please also let us know who will be sharing your room. Deposits will be fully refundable until February 15, 2006 We have been asked about golf tournements with prizes. If there are enough participants, it shall be done.  If you wish to participate, please send a separate $4.00 entry fee check along with your weekend deposit. Make sure to provide us with your  handicap. The tournemant fee will be refunded should not enough players register.

For additional information kindly contact:
Richard Grossman '54                     jmhsreunion06@ aol.com
Helaine (Budoff) Grossman '55            jmhsreunion06@ aol.com
Ellen Grove Fuchs '68                    esquare726@ aol.com

We look forward to seeing you there. Regards,
The Reunion Committee


Entry #: 175

Date: 2005-04-01 00:28:45

Name: Vicki LEVINS Gabriner
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Hi. Vicki LEVINS Gabriner here. Graduated from Madison in June 1959, now living in Brookline, MA. Email: vickigabriner@rcn.com

Entry #: 174

Date: 2005-03-31 16:49:00

Name: Vicki LEVINS Gabriner
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Graduated June 1959. Now living in Brookline, MA.

Entry #: 173

Date: 2005-03-29 12:10:50

Name: albert peckman
Email: Protected
Web Site: do not have a website
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

ellen enter my email as albertpeckman@yahoo.com


Entry #: 172

Date: 2005-03-28 12:04:18

Name: Jane Castorina Gordon
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

This message is to all Madison Alumni. 

If you need a copy of your YEARBOOK, the Alumni Association has some NEW ones from the year '49 and up, which were recently discovered at MadisonThe cost is $100 apiece, $30 of which is a donation to the STUDENT WELFARE FUND at MADISON (which includes your shipping cost) and the remaining $70 is a donation to the James Madison High School ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

Please contact:  Mr. William Dumont '81, (718) 758-7359 at Madison H.S. for further information.  There is a limited number so don't wait too long.

Sincerely,   

Jane Castorina Gordon '56

Co-President of JMHS Alumni Association   


Entry #: 171

Date: 2005-03-25 09:38:39

Name: Shatyn Blum-Gare
Email: Protected
Web Site: "GREAT"
Site Rating: 10
Comments:  Hi, My name is Sharyn Blum-Gare. Graduated Madison in 1960. Looking for Marilyn Gladstein, also 1960.  She has three children-Monica, David & Michael.  Please contact me at egare1122@aol.com.  Thanks!

Entry #: 170

Date: 2005-03-24 12:01:37

Name: albert peckman
Email: Protected
Web Site: none
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

ellen do you have any info on marilyn roth class of '39 '40 or '41 born dec 11, 1923 i wonder if she was the superstar she claimed to be  albert peckman


Entry #: 169

Date: 2005-03-12 22:18:33

Name: Ellen Weinstein Goldberg
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Class of 1965 40th reunion is coming up in August, 2005.  Please visit www.greatreunions.com for all the information or contact me at gmgebg@optonline.net.  Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Entry #: 168

Date: 2005-03-08 14:58:56

Name: Ellen Weinstein Goldberg
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: As mentioned, the class of 1965 is having our reunion on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at the Wyndham Hotel, Newark NJ.  Please contact Greatreunions.com to get the details. You should have received a "save the date" card.  Please let me know if you haven't.  Be sure to include all current information.  Looking forward to seeing you in August. My email is: gmgebg@optonline.net 


Entry #: 167

Date: 2005-03-08 00:18:24

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs - The Yenta!
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Since 1998, this Guestbook has been an independent project of mine. It is not and never has been affiliated with the alumni association. Please note that they publish a snail mail newsletter and maintain an office at the school. Their number is 718 859-5462.


Entry #: 166

Date: 2005-03-07 23:09:12

Name: Ellen Weinstein Goldberg
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 6
Comments:

Our 40th Reunion is scheduled for August 20, 2005.  Please email me for additional information.  Would love to hear from old friends and classmates.


Entry #: 165

Date: 2005-02-22 07:13:50

Name: Joann Woram
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: My new e-mail address is jomaddy216@msn.com.  My daugther just turned one last week and her name is Madison!!  She is not named after the school no matter what my brother may say!

Entry #: 164

Date: 2005-02-19 14:13:12

Name: DON B.
Email: Protected
Web Site: NONE
Site Rating: 10
Comments: SORRY I LEFT OUT A _
THE E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR ME, (DON B.) IS

CRUISE___@webtv.net

LETS HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

D O N:.

Entry #: 163

Date: 2005-02-19 14:08:47

Name: DON B.
Email: Protected
Web Site: NONE
Site Rating: 10
Comments: MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS CRUISE__@webtv.net
MY NAME IS DON B.
I GRADUATED MADISON IN 1951:
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE TEACHERS?
MR SPIVAK, THE MATH TEACHER;
MR SPALDER THE GYM TEACHER;
MR MAX NEUFIELD, THE PRINCIPAL;
SOME OF MY FRIEMDS WERE MURRAY BARNETT,
MARVIN (RED) WILDSTEIN, FREDDY ZUKER,
JOHNNY ROMANO, MORTY WILKES,
THE TWO LEVY TWINS (BARBARA & AUDREY),
WHERE ARE ALL OF YOU?
D O N:.

Entry #: 162

Date: 2005-02-19 08:38:30

Name: Art Weiss
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 I Graduated Madison June 1960- any graduate before 1960 who is not registered in Barbara Franks(59) registry, can be added to it. Submit your Name(maiden), Grad year,current city and state,and an e-mail address to be contacted by friends past, to Bfrankadv@aol.com. Barbara publishes this list via email 3-4x per year, by state, grad year,and alphabetically,  This is for grads before 1960 only. Hope to see you at a reunion,  Art   artn2oqi@msn.com


Entry #: 161

Date: 2005-02-18 17:35:04

Name: DON
Email: Protected
Web Site: NONE
Site Rating: 10
Comments: HI MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS:
CRUISE___@webtv.net
MY NAME IS DON, I GRADUATED MADISON IN 1951, BEFORE THAT I ATTENDED P.S. 234, AND P.S. 197:
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER, ME OR MY FRIENDS, MORTY WILKES, LEON SEIDNER, MARTIN SOLOMON, HAROLD SOLOMON, MURRAY BARNETT, JOHN ROMANO, TO NAME JUST A FEW?
WE LIVE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, I AM A FREEMASON, AND A KNIGHT OF PYTHIAS:
D O N:.

Entry #: 160

Date: 2005-02-17 20:32:00

Name: Joe Epstein '55
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: A group of '55 Madison alumni are getting together in NYC at a restaurant on June 3, 2005. Organizers are Steve Cohen and Bob Israeloff. For inquiries contact me at karjos@optonline.net.

Entry #: 159

Date: 2005-02-16 22:20:48

Name: Ellen Plunkett - Broderick
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Looking for 1961 JMHS Yearbook.  Will re-emburse all expenses to copy and mail, or mailing costs and I will copy same and return. Thanks, Ellen ebxcm@msn.com


Entry #: 157

Date: 2005-02-11 11:10:20

Name: Shay
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hey Mike:  How can anyone contact you without knowing your address? You didn't follow the bright red instruction at the top of the page.


Entry #: 156

Date: 2005-02-10 10:35:07

Name: Mike
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Looking for an old friend.  Her name is Randi Abrahan.  She was from the class of 1981, at JMHS.  I am from SBHS 1980....  If you know her either email me her email address, or foward mine to her... Thanks, Mike

Entry #: 155

Date: 2005-02-09 14:44:20

Name: Bev Franklin nee Rutter
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Whoops! Forgot to include Email .bevandbill@comcast.net


Entry #: 154

Date: 2005-02-09 14:40:23

Name: Bev Franklin nee Rutter
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Hi! My husband Bill Franklin graduated in 1935 and I graduated in 1939.  Anyone still around from those years?

Entry #: 153

Date: 2005-02-05 19:29:07

Name: Art Weiss
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 I went to Madison 1957-1960-anyone remember the beach parties in manhattan beach. Yago bongos guitars-Tom Dooley,the great pretender,tonight tonight. hey post your thoughts.  my e- mail artn2oqi@msn.com  Art Weiss 1960  alive and well on Long Island.


Entry #: 152

Date: 2005-01-31 12:16:52

Name: Robert Williams
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: 1969-72  Navy 75-80  Merchant marine throuh 80's .Live in Huntersville NC with wife and daughter. E-mail me at blynstyk@hotmail.com   Does anyone remember Mr Jacobsen and that crazy football coach?

Entry #: 151

Date: 2005-01-31 12:05:28

Name: Robert Williams
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Class of 1972. Does anyone remember me. E mail if you'd like. Navy from 75-80.  Merchant Marine through 80's. Live in Huntersville NC with wife and daughter.  Does anyone remember Mr. Jacobsen? Or that crazy coach on the football team?


Entry #: 150

Date: 2005-01-28 11:23:13

Name: Shelly Goldner
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: ANYONE OUT THERE FROM 1945 ??

Entry #: 149

Date: 2005-01-16 18:23:47

Name: A friend
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

As in the past, our wonderful Yenta, Ellen Grove, who runs this site and helps all of us has been ill and in pain.  She's just been at the hospital for more medical procedures. Yet she continues to do her magic. How about sending some cards or get well gifts to  726 Horatio Avenue Franklin Square, NY 11010


Entry #: 148

Date: 2005-01-11 00:42:29

Name: Perry Glasser
Site Rating: 8
Comments:

www.perryglasser.com   James Madison, 1965 yo, Freeman.


Entry #: 147

Date: 2005-01-11 00:37:21

Name: Perry Glasser
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

James Madison, '65. 


Entry #: 146

Date: 2005-01-09 21:18:34

Name: Martin Gladstone
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Hello to any graduates of June 1948. Would love to hear from any old classmates. Ican be reached at mglad@qmss.com.

Entry #: 145

Date: 2005-01-09 19:03:57

Name: Stuarto Glasser
Email: Protected
Web Site: STUARTO EATLE
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Graduated in 1968 hope to hear from friends. chefstuarto@hotmail.com also copy and paste the url below and you can hear what I have been doing, since those days.. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/writePage.cfm?myType=music&bandid=150713&bandnamesave=theeatles

Entry #: 144

Date: 2005-01-09 17:29:50

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs - The Yenta!
Email: Protected
Web Site: This one
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

ATTENTION STUARTO GLASSER Thanks for signing my book again.But please note the following problem with your entry: You did not follow the red instruction at the top of the page regarding the inclusion of your email address in the message body. That must be done even though you furnished your address when you registered.  No one can contact you without  that information. I hope that you will sign in one more time. And please write directly to me at esquare726@aol.com. Happy New Year! 


Entry #: 143

Date: 2005-01-08 17:07:32

Name: Stuarto Glasser
Site Rating: 10
Comments: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/writePage.cfm?myType=music&bandid=150713&bandnamesave=theeatles

Entry #: 142

Date: 2005-01-08 17:00:52

Name: Stuarto Glasser
Email: Protected
Web Site: Stuarto Eatle
Site Rating: 10
Comments: hi I haven't checked in in many years, so thought I would say hello. Graduated in 1968..
Living in the great Pacific Northwest please write and say hello...Stuart(o
my web site
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/writePage.cfm?myType=music&bandid=150713&bandnamesave=theeatles

Entry #: 141

Date: 2005-01-08 16:59:18

Name: Stuarto Glasser
Email: Protected
Web Site: Stuarto Eatle
Site Rating: 10
Comments: hi
I haven't checked in in many years, so thought I would say hello. Graduated in 1968..
Living in the great Pacific Northwest please write and say hello...Stuart(o)

Entry #: 140

Date: 2005-01-03 20:36:07

Name: Susan Freeman
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Madison Class of '65 - 40th Reunion. Please note that Great Reunions will be planning our upcoming reunion, NOT Reunions Unlimited. You can contact them at www.greatreunions.com or send me your current information at sff27@earthlink.net  Susan Freeman

Entry #: 139

Date: 2005-01-02 11:20:29

Name: Kurt Klein
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Any old.... well not too old,  friends, enemies, ex-girl friends, one nighters, dates, or 1968-1970 Football teamates email me at kklein@rapidsys.com love to hear from someone!!!


Entry #: 138

Date: 2005-01-01 19:49:13

Name: Arthur L. Weiss
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 Hello to all I graduated Madison 1960. I assist Barbara Frank( 1959 ) with her Grad List  from 1936-1960. If you graduated Madison during these years and are not in her list and would like to be send her your Name,(maiden)  Grad year, current city and state, and up to date e mail address to: Bfrankadv@aol.com. Thank you,  Art Weiss 1960.  PS> MEMBERS OF THE LIST ALREADY, IF YOU HAVE MOVED OR CHANGED E-MAIL ADDRESSES PLEASE FORWARD SAME TO BARBARA-MANY LISTED ARE COMING BACK AS ERRORS TO HER.     MY EMAIL ADDRESS  artn2oqi@msn.com


Entry #: 137

Date: 2004-12-29 19:56:58

Name: Robert Dowding
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

I didnt include my email address in the previous post so here it is. robertd05@tampabay.rr.com or white_stang90@yahoo.com


Entry #: 136

Date: 2004-12-29 19:19:22

Name: Robert Dowding
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Im looking for an old friend. Denise Strong. I know she graduated in '83.She lived on East 21st St between Ave N and O. Haven't seen her in a long time would like to know how things are going for her. I know she married in the 90's and moved to Long Island. Hey Denise if you see this please email me. Remember "I didn't say they were better just different". Does that quote ring any bells.


Entry #: 135

Date: 2004-12-29 11:10:34

Name: Greg Ryan
Email: Protected
Web Site: Connecticut Assets Network
Site Rating: 10
Comments: I'm looking for Joe Palumbo of East 35th St. between Quentin Rd. and Ave. R. Although he didn't go to Madison H.S. he graduated from Nazareth in 1966 and lived in the neighborhood. Anyone out there know where he might be these days? If you can give me any leads, please contact me by email at ryan@ctassets.org. -- Thanks & Happy Holidays!!

Entry #: 134

Date: 2004-12-21 21:15:16

Name: Ellen Grove Fuchs '68
Email: Protected
Web Site: This one!
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 ATT: Randy Rosenthal Thanks for signing the latest volume of my Guestbook.  Although you're asked for your email address when you register, it will not appear unless it is also included in the body of your post as listed in red at the top of each page. Please enter again with that data so that people can write to you. Please also note that you will find the earlier volumes of my book here:  http://home.si.rr.com/millbasin/    They're the third set of Guestbooks. Happy Holidays. -Ellen The "Official" JMHS Alumni Cyber Yenta!


Entry #: 133

Date: 2004-12-21 17:11:44

Name: Randy Rosenthal
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hi Friends! I graduated Madison in 1976 and had a really great time growing up in Brooklyn. It is now 28 years later and I am married with two beautiful children and living in East Brunswick ,NJ with a wonderful wife of almost 20 years.  If you remember me. please do not hesitate to drop me a line as I would love to hear from you. 


Entry #: 132

Date: 2004-12-19 08:59:55

Name: W.H.Farley
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 Graduated (barely) in 73. Don't see anyone yet from there. If you remember me or know how to get hold of a yearbook from 1973, I would love to here from you. If you hung out in the back parking lot , you might remember me. Looking for people in 74 also. whfarley@cox.net


Entry #: 131

Date: 2004-12-17 12:57:22

Name: Mark Bender
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hi, Well I eventually graduated from Madison.  I think it was in '68.  If I had played my cards right I could have been out of there in '66 however Dubrow's was my homeroom. (yes...we DID have a truant officer) I currently live in Bal Harbour Florida and certainly do not miss the snow that I remember.  I signed the old guestbook, and I am sorry that there was a problem on the server.  If anyone remembers me, please hit me up at:    moilman @ aol.com Mark Bender


Entry #: 130

Date: 2004-12-14 17:35:47

Name: Paul Seldes
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

pseldes@msn.com (Class of 1976) says:  Greetings to all Madison friends from sunny Florida! I live in Vero Beach (yes, the site of TWO direct hurricane hits in 2004).  Happy Holidays to all!


Entry #: 129

Date: 2004-12-13 23:46:14

Name: Sherry (Mandel) Gordon
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:
Hi Everyone,
You might have heard that the reunion we did in Vegas was a wonderful success and we hope to have the same again, I am now, starting to research new places to  meet. As soon as a place is decided on  we shall send out an update as to where and when. 
 

 Following is my e-mail address and Herbs, we ask that you send us your home address phone number and years you graduated along with your maiden name where applicable. Please copy both of us. If you wish to view the photo web site from the Las Vegas reunion contact me Sherry, Or check out the classmates photo album as I am slowly but surely putting them on there.

 Our updates will not be announced on classmates as they are too long and informative, so be sure to send  your information directly to our e-mail addresses below so we can get you into the system.

This will be a multi year reunion from the 40's and up and will take place in 2007.  We look forward to hearing from you, and celebrating again.

 

Regards

Sherry (Mandel) Gordon ……alagorf@msn.com

Class of June 1953

 Herb Rosenblum ……..    nooseline@adelphia.net

Class of June 1953


Entry #: 128

Date: 2004-12-11 23:49:40

Name: Aileen Schiffer Rosenbaum
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: I would love to hear from anybody who went to High School with me 1973-1976.  Bluiblnd1@aol.com

Entry #: 127

Date: 2004-11-23 20:42:21

Name: Marci Milett Feinberg
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Hi all.  I graduated Madison in 1964...seems like only a few years ago!  .  I'm looking forward to the reunion as well.  Hope to see many of you in April '05. My email is :  marcirf@yahoo.com


Entry #: 126

Date: 2004-11-16 14:46:28

Name: Sharyn (Blum) Gare
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Sharyn(Blum) Gare graduated 1960  Looking for Marilyn Gladstein also 1960. My e mail address is egare1122@aol.com  Anyone else remember me? 

Entry #: 125

Date: 2004-11-16 13:45:33

Name: Ellen GRove Fuchs - The yenta!
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

Once again, thanks for all the good wishes and prayers sent out way.
Ed's returned to his daily life and work as if nothing happened to his heart. And my current round of infusion therapy has begun to boost my blood counts.


Entry #: 124

Date: 2004-11-14 15:58:13

Name: Ken Steinberg
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

kens1246@aol.com  1964 Graduate of Madison and looking forward to the April reunion


Entry #: 123

Date: 2004-11-12 12:52:38

Name: john brancato
Email: Protected
Web Site: lost friends
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

 looking for TOMMY PAMPINELLA AND JOE BADLOTTO.  get in touch with JOHN BRANCATO at jwagontank79@aol.com


Entry #: 121

Date: 2004-11-06 21:45:44

Name: Sherry (Mandel) Gordon
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

You might have heard that the reunion we did in Vegas was a wonderful success and we hope to have the same again, we are now, starting to research new places to  meet. As soon as we do we shall send out an update as to where and when. If anyone has some good ideas and locations please contact us.

Following is my e-mail address and Herbs, we ask that you send us your home address phone number and years you graduated along with your maiden name where applicable in order to put you into the system for the upcoming information. Please copy both of us.

 If you wish to view the photo web site from the Las Vegas reunion contact me Sherry, Or check out the classmates photo album as I am slowly but surely putting them on there. This will be a multi year reunion from the 40's and up.

We look forward to hearing from you, and celebrating again.

Regards

Sherry (Mandel) Gordon ……alagorf@msn.com

Class of June 1953

Herb Rosenblum ……..    nooseline@adelphia.net

Class of June 1953


Entry #: 120

Date: 2004-10-31 00:15:16

Name: Aileen Schiffer Rosenbaum
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Hi, I attended Madison from 1972 - 1976. I would love to hear from you. I can be contacted at BLuiblnd1@aol.com. Looking forward to hearing from old friends

Entry #: 119

Date: 2004-10-31 00:11:33

Name: Aileen Schiffer Rosenbaum
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments: Hi attended Madison from 1972-1976. I would love to hear from anybody that went to school with me.

Entry #: 118

Date: 2004-10-29 21:37:33

Name: Ellen rove Fuchs '68
Email: Protected
Site Rating: 10
Comments:

ATTENTION MINDY LAROWITZ: Thanks for signing my Guestbook. Sorry, but you did not follow the red instructions at the top of the page about including your email address in the body of your message.  No one can reach you without it.  Please sign again with that info. Thanks.  -Ellen  The Yenta!


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