 - JOANN ZUCCARO/CIARLONE DIES. Augusta Chronicle, August 7, 2007. AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. JoAnn "Jody" Nina Zuccaro Ciarlone, 69, died peacefully Friday, August 3, 2007 at the home of her daughter. Jody was an avid dog lover and cook. She was a voracious collector of cookbooks and family keeper and trainer of the Italian cookery which was so much a part of our family. Jody was an RN who worked at both Doctor's Hospital of Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Alfred Ciarlone, who died in August of 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Boatman and her husband John of Augusta, Ga.; and her son, Major Mark Ciarlone and his wife Dawn of Choctaw, Okla. She is also survived by her three wonderful grandchildren, Ian Boatman of Augusta, Ga., and Max and Gina Ciarlone. She also leaves behind her beloved Yorkshire Terriers, Zoey and Chloe. Per Jody's wishes, there will be no services except a private cremation. Special thanks to the group. The family appreciated your support for Jody and for us. God bless you all. She is finally at peace with the love of her life.
- Bob Grimes 9/4/08. I was not able to be there [at the mini-reunion and picnic].We were on our way back from SC. Our daughter, Chris, had a baby girl, Alyssa, on July 21st. She was 6 weeks early, but is doing fine, and the baby has caught up to her expected weight, etc. It has been a busy summer as we were out in CO for 6 weeks after our other daughter, Ingrid, had a baby boy, Lucas, on May 3rd. He was 2
weeks early and is quite a bruiser now. We had given up on grandchildren. I thought it was a safe thing to say that, "the next time I'd go to Disney would be with our grandchildren."
- Gene Consolo 9/4/08. Hi to All Classmates. Just a short note to update you on this year's Picnic. Read all HERE
- Bob Grimes 5/22/08. I am writing this from our daughter's in Longmont, CO. (just north-east of Boulder) It's been hectic the last few weeks. Our daughter, Ingrid, was expecting her first at age 38 and 8 years of marriage. We wanted to be with her for a couple of weeks before her delivery. She was schedule for a c-section on 5/14, so we left Pittsburgh on Wed. 4/30 and missed the bad weather in the plains by making Thursday a very long driving day. READ MORE
- Gene Consolo 3/28/08. Hello to the AHS Class of 1955 (Plus other AHS Alumni). It's time to block out the day and date of Saturday, August 30, 2008. That's the date of the next AHS Reunion Picnic. Last year we had a turnout of 13 Classmates and their spouses, etc. READ MORE
- Robert McCutcheon 3/20/08. I went to Aspinwall Junior High School (formerly the high school; I went on the Fox Chapel High School [69]. I in my turn attended the Guyasuta boy scout camp.) I set a short story in that building; you may remember my favorite room: #14, I think, the terraced one. I had French there, though I guess it was an old lab of some kind. You probably know that apartments now occupy the site. READ MORE...
- Eugene Consolo 2/11/08. Hi to All, It's been a while. Katie and I are on Marco Island. We have been here since the 1st of the year. I thought it was about time I started an awareness campaign for this year's picnic. I don't believe I have received a specific date from anyone. Joe Lodge, are you coordinating the picnic this year along with your duties for your 50th Reunion? Hope all is well with all of you. Please let me know if there is any news that I haven't caught up to, yet. Look forward to hearing from you. Gene
- Sally "Bollinger" Greulich 1/25/08. This is really cool. Hope you enjoy it. Subject: The Allegheny River: http://www.pittsburghquarterly.com/pages/winter2008/large.html
- Charles Perrin 1/3/08. The past year has been a productive and enjoyable one. Travels took us to my conference on the Spanish coast between Barcelona and Valencia, and then to Marilyn's in Toronto... READ MORE...
- Lowie Frauenholz 10/5/07. Hello to everyone - I really appreciate the website and the info Gene passes on to those of us not able to be there. And special thanks to Bob Grimes for the work he does on the website. For those of you that went to Kerr School, there is a reunion next year. Nancy Humes is coordinating. I hope to be there and and hope to see some of you there. With much affection, Lowie Frauenholz
- Gene Consolo 9/30/07. Hi to All, Saturday, September 1, 2007, some of the AHS Class of 55 attended the AHS Annual Picnic, preceded by a dinner the night before at Silky's in Sharpsburg. We had a great evening at Silky's. READ MORE...
- Gene Consolo 5/7/07. Hi to All, I hope that Spring has finally arrived in your corner of the world. In my last email to you in the middle of April, I had promised to send out the following [details about the Sep. 1, 2007, picnic and mini-reunion]: READ MORE...
- GENE CONSOLO ELECTED CLASS PRESIDENT. April 19, 2007. Alumni have taken the first step in creating an official structure for the AHS Class of 1955 by electing Gene Consolo Class President. At the same time, the late Cliff Borland was named Class President Emeritus. READ MORE...
- Gene Consolo 4/16/07. This short note is a refresher regarding the AHS Annual Picnic for 2007 [on September 1, 2007]. This is the one time in the year that we all have an opportunity to reenergize old friendships and catch up on the happenings of our classmate friends. READ MORE...
- Marjorie Morcom Hartsock 3/23/07. I agree that Gene is an excellent choice to serve as our president and I feel Cliff would approve this transition. Now that we are all able to keep in touch due to Gene and Cari finding everyone and having emails available, I know Gene will be great at keeping our class spirit going as he did for our 50th! Bob and I are looking forward to seeing all of you at the dinner and picnic at the beginning of September. It would be great if we would have a better turnout than last year. Regards, Margie
- Joe Swab 3/22/07. Thanks for your message concerning the Election of Officers. I think it's great that Gene Consolo will be the new President.
- Robert Artzberger 3/22/07. Good deal--go for it. Gene Consolo is doing one great job. Bob Artzberger
- Charles Kramb 3/22/07. Great choice! I concur completely with the nominating committee's selection of Gene Consolo for our new Class of 1955 President. Not that everyone on the committee, including yourself have not done a remarkable job of keeping everyone together. I feel Gene is an excellent representative of you and everyone else who have worked so hard at keeping the Class of 55 together and informed. You guys have been awesome and thanks so much for all you have done. Chuck Kramb
- Joe Gibbs 3/22/07. I believe the decisions made regarding both Cliff and Eugene are appropriate and concur. Of equal importance though are Barry's words regarding his late, close friend Cliff while nominating Eugene, my good friend, to represent us. The rationale expressed by the members of this committee demonstrate great affection and wisdom and cloaked it with the spirit of what made our class memorable. I am always proud to be a graduate of Class 1955, Aspinwall High School, truly a special group, and this example of caring leadership reinforces it. My very best wishes, Joe
- Arlene Reitz 3/22/07. Gene has done a great job and I am in total agreement. Am really busy ministering here in Guatemala as things seem to have accelerated this year. I don't think I will make it in time for any reunion with our class this year - but if there is any change in my itineration time in the States I will be in touch. Please keep me informed. Thank You and God Bless, AR in Guatemala
- Barry Montgomery 3/15/07. I would like to nominate posthumously our dear friend and classmate Cliff Borland as President Emeritus of the AHS Class of 1955. As Gene [Consolo] so aptly said: "Cliff will always be the 'Class President'. And so it should be. Second, with great pride and thanks for all he has done to keep our Class together all these years, I nominate Eugene Consolo as our new AHS Class of 1955 President. While many of you and others have given their time and energy for the benefit of our Class, Gene has demonstrated time and again that he is the "heart and sole of our Class". I therefore move that Gene's name be submitted to our Class members for approval as our new President of the AHS Class of 1955. C. Barry Montgomery
- Salli Hamre Lodge 3/9/07. The all A-Wall picnic has been booked for Sat. Sept. 1st.
- Carolyn Cari Thomas 2/27/07. It surely seems strange to see Cliff on that [In Memoriam] page; but then again, it's strange to see any of the other 25 there, too! Had an email from Marlene Sams Woodling the other day. She wondered why our classmates were all dying off so soon. My response is that while 22% (incl Cliff) have gone on ahead of us, that still leaves 78% of us still kicking our heels and enjoying life (hopefully!) 78%'s not bad, I think!
- Barry Montgomery 2/27/07. Dear Classmates, I, like all of you, was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of our classmate and dear friend, Cliff Borland. Cliff was a close friend of mine during our years at AHS. WE were buddies from seventh grade until we both graduated. I recall Cliff as a serious student, a good athlete and a great friend. It is interesting that in his life and career after AHS ClifF displayed those same high qualities that we saw in him during high school: leadership, strong work ethic, dedication to friends and family, his wit and humor, and his unwavering commitment to be a success in all that he under took to accomplish. We will all miss Cliff as our class president and dear friend. Barry Montgomery
- Lynne Morison Young 2/27/07. Very well put! The only thing I can add is that I remember Cliff's lead in the Senior Class play (I think he played my grandson) - how good he was and also his great sense of humor throughout all the practices! Lynne Morison Young
- FORMER AHS CLASS PRESIDENT CLIFF BORLAND DEAD AT 69 - 2/19/07. Detailed obituary in the Cincinnati Post
- Charles Perrin 12/30/06. The past year has been a busy one for us. Travel was less adventurous. Marilyn's conferences were in Pittsburgh and Boston and at the University of San Diego. My big job was to organize and run the Gordon Conference on Isotopes.... READ MORE...
- Carolyn Cari Thomas 12/23/06. Beulah Frey's Obit .... READ MORE...
- Carolyn Cari Thomas 12/21/06. Hi all....
VERY sad news! [about Beulah Frey] She was a gem of a person, and gave so much to/for her students and our environment. I was disappointed when she was unable to come to our 50th. Miss Frey was one of those mentor teachers for me, as mentioned by Mr. Koronich, below. LOADS of memories, both in school, on field trips, and as near neighbors in Aspinwall. I've just tried searching the Pgh, Kittanning, and Butler papers online for an obituary, which would be nice to post on the class web site, but did not find one. I'll try checking every day or so, until one shows up. If anyone else finds the obituary, either in hard copy or online, I'd appreciate it if you'd let me know, too. Thanks, Cari
- Ron Korenich, Fox Chapel Area School District 12/20/06. Beulah Frey has passed away, As you may or may not know, Beulah was responsible for starting the Environmental Education program in the district. Her dedication left its mark on countless students, and on the programs that she started. Many graduates of the school district trace their interest in nature and the outdoors to their experiences with Beulah when they were young. Beulah Frey was truly passionate about teaching and about nurturing in both children and adults, an understanding of the critical relationship between humans and their environments. No details have been given about memorial services at this time.
Ron Korenich
Coordinator of Elementary Education
Fox Chapel Area School District
611 Field Club Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-967-2411
ron_korenich@fcasd.edu
- Marjorie Morcom Hartsock 10/27/06. This is very hard for me to write because Babs [Barbara McLAUGHLIN Monahan] and I were best friends from kindergarten, but by now you know that her bone marrow transplant did not succeed and she died on October 18th. READ MORE...
- Joe Gibbs 10/24/06. Hey Gene, Hope all is well with you and thank you for staying awake while things happen around you. I sent a card to Bill Monahan today. I do not know him, but fondly remember Babs. Ironically, I can not recall one time talking with her or sharing anything at school, not even a class. Yet, when I read her name, I smile as if she were my good friend I knew many years ago. Strange, but that is how her passing effected me. Babs McLauglin, a fellow student of the Class of 1955. Bye Babs.
- Velma Keller Hoffner 10/24/06. Hello Gene. I am so sorry to hear about Babs. Thank you for sharing this information. I will pass it on to Pat McGahan Thompson. Pat and I continue to correspond every few weeks. Velma
- Rachel Ravey Johnson 10/21/06. I am sorry. She seemed fine, and I was unaware of her illness.
- Nancy Humes Hannigan 10/20/06. Hi Eugene. So sorry to hear this news. I'm glad Babs was with us at the last gathering. Nancy
- Lynne Morison Young 10/20/06. I remember Babs as being one of the most fun loving and cheerful people in our class. I am truly sorry that she went thru such ill health. She deserved much better. Lynne Morison Young
- Adrienne Soost Rosewald 10/19/06. Yes Gene, Babs will be missed. What a spirit for life she showed us. Adrienne
- Gene Consolo 10/19/06. Hello to the Class of 1955. Another of our very fine classmates, Barbara McLAUGHLIN Monahan, has passed on. Babs passed away last evening, October 18, 2006. She fought a very long and courageous battle, but now she is at rest. One of Babs' very last pictures is included in our Class Reunion for this year. You can view it on our AHS Website by just clicking on this website: http://donswaim.com/aspinwall55.html. Babs is fourth from the right side. We will miss Babs. Gene Consolo
- Rachel Ravey Johnson 10/2/06. Sort of an up-date...I am still working FT but will be stopping fairly soon so I can have a life again. My daughter is slowly recovering and that is a great blessing. Please pray it continues. Carl and I went to England and Wales this summer, and also celebrated 20 years together at a very old-fashioned "resort" in the mountains. I flew to Salt Lake City for my dear cousin Nina's Memorial service in July. I will be happy to get messages back from you all. Hugs from Rachel
- Gene Consolo 9/23/06. Just a brief note to let you know that the AHS Picnic is currently planned for September 1, 2007. SO PUT IT ON YOU CALENDAR NOW. We plan to have dinner the night before, which is August 31 (Friday). READ MORE...
- Don Swaim 9/20/06. DaRK PaRTY ReVIEW, a Boston-based online literary magazine, queries AHS Site and Ambrose Bierce Site webmaster Don Swaim about the life and disappearance of the legendary curmudgeon. Go to: FIVE QUESTIONS ABOUT: AMBROSE BIERCE.
- Sally "Bollinger" Greulich 9/5/06. I just attended the dinner and picnic for AHS Alums on Friday and Saturday. It was great fun and we enjoyed seeing everyone who attended. Hope that more "55"ers can make it next year. READ MORE...
- Carolyn Cari Thomas 8/26/06. In 1967, Rachel L. Cook wrote a wonderful 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee
History book of the Aspinwall borough. Sadly it had no index and was a labor
intensive read. READ MORE...
- Gene Consolo 7/22/06. I just received an email from Jan McQuaid and thought it was time to remind everyone of upcoming events. Our plan is to have dinner (from the menu and paid individually) on September 1. That is the night before the All Class Picnic on September 2 at Squaw Valley Park. READ MORE...
- Don Swaim 6/13/06. An online version of the 2005 Class of 1955 Reunion Book is now on the website as a pdf file. Bob Grimes wants everyone to know that he's made a CD version of, not only the Reunion Book with an updated alumni directory, but additional photos from the reunion and picnic plus many of the files that are currently on the AHS web site. Bob says he'll be happy to distribute the CD at the dinner or picnic in September or by mail to anyone interested. The CD ROM requires a computer, a browser, and Adobe Reader. Contact Bob Grimes
- Rachel Ravey Johnson 6/11/06. Carl and I are going to a wedding at an old Abbey in Wales, in July. Then we plan to hike and explore pre-historic stones/sites around Wales. We will do some hitch-hiking and lead the hippie cheese-bread-wine route.......hitching and eating road-side are cool ways to meet folks and have adventures.
- Don Swaim 1/17/06. Ann Wilkison and I both commuted to AHS. She lived a quarter of a mile up Fox Chapel Road from me at Shadyside Academy, where her father was, I think, the grounds keeper, and where her family lived in a house on the site. READ MORE...
- Gene Consolo 1/15/06. Sad news for our Class of 1955. Annie Wilkison died from lung cancer on January 9, 2006. I'm glad that we had contact with her and that she had received our Reunion Book, [Ann Wilkison died in Saluda NC, from lung cancer, on January 9th, 2006. David Wilkison, brother.]
- Gene Consolo 1/14/06. Hi Everyone, I hope this email finds you all in good spirits after the Christmas (or Holiday) Season. This is an early warning that the AHS Picnic this year is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 2, 2006. If you plan or hope to come please give me a bounce-back and we'll see if we can arrange something for Friday night. Gene
- Charles Perrin 1/6/06. The past year has been a busy one for us. In July Marilyn's mother died after progressive declines in heart function. We organized a memorial service for all her friends at her apartment complex, with the cantor from Beth Israel officiating and singing beautifully. READ MORE...
- Gene Consolo 1/2/06. I just read the newsletter and it inspired me to write a little recap of last year. As you know, the Volunteers spent a lot a time making ready for our 50th Reunion. Although there was much to do, I enjoyed every minute of participating in that activity. Last April, my wife, Katie, was diagnosed with cancer of the left breast. READ MORE...
- Rachel Ravey Johnson 12/30/05. Dear Friends and Family, Each year, I send out personal Christmas card to tell what's happening, and hope to hear from you, too. This year, Christmas was a bit altered. I crashed my little green BMW convertible into an oak tree, and am still recovering. The Beamer didn't survive, but I did. This event, plus some family challenges, have prevented the card-writing. Carl has been a huge help, and so have family, friends and neighbors. I'll soon be fine. So Merry Christmas and Happy New year and know that I thought of each of you as I wrote this greeting. Hugs from Chaychie/Rachel
- Carolyn McQuaid Thomas 12/29/05. Dear Don, I've just been enjoying the website yet once more during our Golden Reunion year: 2005. The Newsletter seems to be picking up momentum, and it's fun to read classmates' entries. Back in September, I had sent an email to Ray Rickley, who was recuperating and unable to attend the reunion; I included my own reprise of much of the reunion, and had cc'ed it to Margie. Margie responded by saying she thought my reprise might be a good addition to the webpage, but I didn't follow through at that time. Perhaps now is the time? Here it is...IF you'd like to use it. If you feel it's past its "interest" time, that's ok too. So... READ MORE...
- Pat Wysocki Lenosky 12/29/05. Don, I would like to wish the most remarkable class of aspinwall55 a continued bright future. I felt the job of getting this reunion together was done perfectly. Which meant that everyone had their heart in it. I was so very proud of all of it. I just can't believe that we are all of a certain age. We all look so very beautiful and bright and accomplished. My only regret was that I wasn't feeling well and I had to leave way too early. My prayer is that we can do this again for our 75th reunion. Love to each and everyone of you, Pat Wysocki Lenosky
- Salli Hamre Lodge 12/27/05. Hi Don, I received a e-mail from my cousin Anders Lefdal from Selje, Norway who picked up our website on his computer. All my relatives who were at his home on Christmas Day enjoyed seeing Buzz & I and all the other pictures of A-wall & our reunion pictures. So, thanks for making that possible. Happy New Year. Salli
- Velma Hoffner 12/7/05. Hello Don, It's so great for you to keep this site going. Just finished reading the notes from classmates. As everyone has stated, the reunion was a great time and everything was just perfect. Thanks again to everyone that was involved. Nothing too exciting on our front. Orde and I visited with some of his family in Pitcairn before we headed back home after the reunion. We spent what was left of our good weather camping and taking small trips. I am still involved in volunteering and keep busy at that two days a week at present. Still keeping in touch with Pat McGahan Thompson. Pat is not on the internet so I let her know anything new that I see. She is doing better and out of the cast for her foot and back to her part time job. Also had a letter from Arlene Reitz and that was great. Thanks again for all your hard work keeping this site going. Merry Christmas (I am not politically correct!) and God's blessings in the new year to all. Vel
- Arlene Reitz 12/6/05. Hi Don - Just checking in from Guatemala. I returned the middle of November. I checked out the web site and I think it is great. I will return when I have more time. We lose our electric over here a lot and today was one of those days. READ MORE...
- Marjorie Hartsock 12/5/05.
Don, Thanks for taking the time to post those snaps of mine. It was fun to enlarge them and see how young and pretty or handsome everyone was. I felt nostalgic studying the different faces. I'm still hoping to see Lowie Frauenholtz and Salli Lodge's pictures from the week-end if they would send them to Bob, as well as anyone else who took pictures. I certainly haven't lost interest. I've spent a lot of time looking at the ones you have posted. Unfortunately, some people didn't make it into any of the pictures and they may well be in either Lowie's or Salli's. Cari worked hard on the reunion and so far didn't appear in the ones we have. I think the website has been wonderful and I've enjoyed many of your other websites as well. Very entertaining!
- Joe Gibbs 12/5/05. Dear Don, Thank you for all the work you do for our benefit. I am one who greatly appreciates it. To Marjorie, Bob, Gene and you I owe a debt of gratitude. Thank you. Best wishes, Joe Gibbs
- Barry Montgomery 12/5/05. Don - You are the Best!!! Thanks for a second trip down Memory Lane at the Reunion. I will log on from time to time and keep everyone posted on major events. So keep up the good work. Barry
- Rachel Ravey Johnson 11/27/05. Dear Don, You surely are a stupendous writer, even when your goal is strict communication! You have indeed put in a great deal of time, and I am one of the people who has meant to log onto the great website, and has not. It is special to me, I have wanted totally uninterrupted time to peruse it...I guess I have been too picky about it.I am very eager to see photos, especially of me and one of my old flames...You! You did a remarkable job and all of us should continue to send accolades.
- Nancy Yoder Althouse 10/19/05. Sally - You may remove my note from the website re: Judy Hartman. It was nice of Jim to reply to me - I had thought of her so many times. Hope all is well with you - think this site is great for your class and thanks for including us "others" as well. We are still sort of dazed from Hurricane Katrina - it will never be the same here. Our home is fine but our daughter must re-build and our son will possibly lose his business. Luckily, we are on the north shore, so didn't have the water damage - just wind - lots of trees through roofs, etc. You and Salli, Betty, Babs and Margie look great in the pictures - looks like your committee went to a lot of hard work but had a great time. My best, Nancy Yoder Althouse
- Pat Wysocki Lenosky 10/16/05. Arlene Reitz asked me to pass this letter to our classmates........the huricanne in Guatemala is very bad. Many villages are lost, and roads are impassible. Apparently Arlene is still in this country,because of the destruction of the roads. Food and water supplies are being taken by helicopter. Total villages have been lost to landslides. Many from her church have lost homes and businesses, and of course many people have been lost. She did get word that her house is okay,and a few of her dear friends are okay. She is asking for our prayers...........Pat Wysocki Lenosky
- Don Swaim 10/14/05. One of the good things about no longer having to do battle in New York City every day is the opportunity to write and create in relative serenity here in Bucks County. For many years I wanted to share my grandfather's experience in World War One in his own words and pictures, and now the Internet has given me that opportunity. Please visit my new web site, "Fighting the Hun in World War One." Dramatic pictures and my handsome grandfather's own narrative after some 87 years. Go to: FIGHTING THE HUN IN WW ONE. This site is brand new -- so if anything's off whack on your screen please let me know so I can try to fix it. Don
- Thelma Long Bishop 10/3/05. Hi there, Just a few lines to let you know that the reunion and picnic was just wonderful. It was so good to see everyone. My husband and I even enjoyed the rain, being from the desert we don't see a lot at that magnetude. The food was great and the company enjoyable. The good Lord willing,we will see you at the picnic next year. God bless you all. Thelma.
- James C. Woomer 10/9/05. Nancy, Judy and I lived in Biloxi in 1957 for around 6 months. I was in the Navy and stationed there. If you saw the [50th reunion] book, you will see that we traveled around the US and finally wound up in California which was our goal. Although we divorced after 20+ years, with our 5 kids and 10 grandkids, we still had contact over the years. She remarried and remained in California. In 1995 she was diagnosed with cancer and passed away that year. Hope all is well with you and Hurricane Katrina did not force you out of your home. Jim Woomer
- Nancy Yoder Althouse 10/2/05. I think your site is great and hope you keep it up with news, etc. Wondering whatever/wherever is Judy Hartman? Does anyone know? Eons ago, I heard she was around Biloxi and, since I am on the North shore of New Orleans, would like to know if she is still in the area. Thanks for sharing your site. Nancy Yoder Althouse '54
- Charles Perrin 9/27/05. After the wonderful weekend AHS reunion, we flew off for three weeks traveling around France by train and car. A highlight was the Disneyesque medieval walled city of Carcassonne. Marilyn had been invited to present her research at an international conference in Rouen, the historic city of Joan of Arc and with the Gothic cathedral of Monet's paintings. We ended with a week visiting friends in Paris, still one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I gained two pounds from all the great food. Charlie Perrin, La Jolla, CA
Cathedral at Rouen -- by Charlie Perrin.
- Don Swaim 9/12/05. I was part of this project. A new two-DVD package of THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH (starring David Bowie) has JUST been released. You might recall this 1976 film, which was based on the novel by Walter Tevis, who also wrote THE HUSTLER (starring Paul Newman) and it's sequel THE COLOR OF MONEY (also with Paul Newman). The package by Criterion includes a reissue of the book (published by Ballantine/Del Ray) plus: a re-mastered DVD of the film AND a second DVD with many extras including a composite of two radio interviews (running close to an hour) I did with Walter Tevis at CBS shortly before his death.My interviews with Tevis explore his development as a writer, his dissent into alcoholism, and how he emerged creatively only to die prematurely of cancer. You can hear my original interviews with Tevis online at WIRED FOR BOOKS. The new Criterion Collection DVD package can be ordered online at CRITERION.This is NOT an ad. The only thing I received from my contribution were two copies of the DVD package, but I'm happy to have been part of this film/novel restoration. I wanted everyone to know I'm still in there kickin'. Don. Bucks County, PA
- Robert Artzberger 9/6/05. Hi Classmates, It was a great [reunion] weekend for me - one of the best!! I enjoyed seeing and visiting with everyone after 50 years. I'll always remember the reunion, picnic and brunch, and especially singing the Alma Mater at Silky's. We really did have a remarkable class. Thanks to all who made it possible. I hope we will keep in touch until the next one. Robert Artzberger, Houston, TX
- Sally Bollinger Greulich 9/3/05. Dear Classmates, After having such a successful class reunion this August, we would like to stay in touch with all of you by ongoing newsletters. I will periodically send a request for any changes in you stats and/or interesting info which you would like to share with your fellow classmates. I will send the requests by e-mail to those who are on line, and to others by US Mail. Don has generously offered to set the newsletter up on our website. You may send your replies to him or to me. We will work together to make this a successful tool in keeping in touch. After Gene, Cari and the others did such a super job of tracking down each and everyone of you, we don't want to lose you again. So, please reply, if you have any news when the requests are sent to you. We will keep your comments on the website until we hear from you again. Your new info will replace the old comments so the news will be current. It will be easy to access the website and keep in touch with all of our classmates. Fondly, Sally Bollinger Greulich
- Sally Bollinger Greulich 9/3/05. How are you? Hope that your world is good. What is going on? Please, comment on anything that is happening in your lives that you would like to share with us, such as any changes in status and any interesting things that have happened to you in the last few months. All of us are anxious to hear about any new grandchildren, trips that you have taken, classmates that you have seen, or any of the unusual things that happen in the course of our lives. We would love to hear from you.
Don't forget to visit the website occasionally to keep up to date with everyone.
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