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The entrance to
Clark Botanic Garden in 2012.
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Type Botanical garden and park Location. Roslyn Heights, New York, Area 12 acres Owned by Town of North Hempstead
Clark Botanic Garden is a 12-acre botanical garden and park located in Roslyn Heights, in Nassau County
The garden, designed by
noted garden designer Alice Recknagel Ireys,[1] was established in 1969 on the
former estate of Grenville Clark, a noted attorney, author,
and advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In 1966, Clark
donated his home to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The site now
contains approximately 5,000 species of plants, with over 1,000 labeled
trees, shrubs, and garden plants arranged in 12 specialty gardens.
Collections include native wildflowers, conifers, roses, perennials, daylilies, wetland plants, rock garden
plants, herbs, butterfly plants, and medicinal
plants.
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First Row - L-R
- Charlie Shapiro (with open collar) (1958), Ronald Forman (wearing white
pants) (1958), Betsy Shapiro Sasso (1965), Sue Seigel (non-Wheatley), Helen
Kritzler (1960), Jeff Philipson’s first wife (non-Wheatley); Jeff Philipson
(1958)
Second Row - L-R - Brian
Sirota (1958), Julien Hennefeld (1958), Steve Perlin (1958), Rus Karaviotis
(non-Wheatley), Alan Gordan (briefly Wheatley 1959), Eddie Kritzler (1958),
Kenny Harris (non-Wheatley), Judy Schatzow (non-Wheatley)
Pure Left to Right -
Charlie Shapiro (1958), Brian Sirota (1958), Ronald Forman (1958), Julien
Hennefeld (1958), Betsy Shapiro Sasso (1965), Sue Seigel (non-Wheatley),
Steve Perlin (1958), Rus Karaviotis (non-Wheatley), Helen Kritzler (1960),
Alan Gordan (briefly Wheatley 1959), Eddie Kritzler (1958), Kenny Harris
(non-Wheatley), Jeff Philipson’s first wife (non-Wheatley), Jeff Philipson
(1958), Judy Shatzow (non-Wheatley)
Writes Matt Sanzone (1959) - “The photograph of the Class of 1958 is wonderful.
There is, however, one mystery person, and that person is Alan Gordon.
Contrary to what is noted in the photo, Alan attended Wheatley at least
one year. Russ Karaviotis was a Mineola HS guy, and Kenny Harris was, I
believe, a Roslyn HS guy, but “AG,” as Alan was called, was a Wheatley guy
for at least one year. He is listed as a member of the Class of 1959 in
Aurora 1958. He was on the 8-0 football team, and I will share with you
this funny story. At the Plainview game, which was very one-sided, coach
Davis sent Alan into the game. He was so excited to get into his first
football game that he ran out onto the field forgetting to wear his helmet.
Coach Davis called him back, handed him his helmet, and he joined the team!
He was also a member of the great Larry Nagler led championship basketball
team. He signed my yearbook, adding this cryptic note: “Maybe I’ll see
you next year.” I didn’t, and there is no mention of him in Aurora 1959.
Perhaps some sleuthing of the official records in needed.”
1960 and 1970 - Kenneth Martin and
Mitchel Shapiro - Florida Fun
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L-R - Ken Martin
(1960), Ken’s Wife Cheryle, Mitch’s wife Donna, Mitch Shapiro (1970)
Writes Donna - “Mitch and I visited with Ken and Cheryle Martin while
down here in Florida, and they took us out for lunch. My husband and I
enjoyed great conversation with two very kind and amazing people.”
Writes Mitch - “It's great to have the chance to reminisce about our
years at Wheatley and then to catch up 50 years later and marvel at all that
has been accomplished among us."
1964 - Second Notice - A graduate
would like to know if anyone plans to organize a 60th-Year reunion. Will
anyone step up to the plate? If so, contact Art.
1966 + 19697 - Claude Levy and Art
Engoron - Pepolino Restaurant, 3/12/2024
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“The Mayor of
Wheatley”
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“Arthur F. Engoron” -
Wheatley Red Sweatshirt by Aarushi Jain, Class of 2021
1967 - Art Engoron - Outside 60
Centre Street with Former Law Clerk (Now Judge) 3/13/2024
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1967 - Jill Simon Forte -
“Jeffrey Orling’s (1965) memories
were also a big part of my childhood. One was ‘SuperDrug‘ in the place we
called ‘Across the Tracks.’ That was practically around the corner from where
my family lived on Stirrup Lane. I was so excited when I became old enough to
walk there by myself.”
1967 - Benjamin Ross, Mitchell
Stephens, Arthur Engoron - Up Against the Wall
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1968 - Eva Resnicow -
Writes Richard Cohen (1965) - “What
a great photo of Eva Resnicow with Art?! I remember Eva’s mother well and
think about her often. The resemblance is uncanny! I’m still in touch with
her brother Norman, Ron Judkoff, and Ike Evans. Still crazy after all these
years.”
1969 - Jill Wattel Stockinger - “Dear Art, I had a poem published recently in a small
anthology dedicated to the life of Audre Lorde (1934-1992), titled REMEMBERING
AUDRE LORDE, available at www.moonstoneartscenter.org.
My poem:
The
Oracle by
Jill Stockinger
‘Well, women with breast cancer are
warriors also. I have
been to war, and still am . . .’
—Audre Lorde, The Cancer Journals
She explained her breast
had been taken
by cancer while she bared
her chest
to us, a group of
downcast women
huddled together in an
apartment
in Harlem. Black, brown,
lesbian, straight.
She had warred so many
seasons;
sickness is a hard
country.
She touched our chest
scars and declared
us whole, no need for the
sham
of prosthetics; we shined
in beauty
in the sun of her gaze.
We held the metal of her
words
in our hands; she named
us Amazons.
We sat taller as strength
flowed
into us like a river. She
gave us
battle-tested swords and
polished
shields; we transformed
into proud
warriors, ready for
battles against
many foes, and we knew we
could win.”
1971 - Yearbook for Sale - Writes
John Hughes (1981) - “I am
selling a 1971 Wheatley Yearbook. I paid $25 for it and would gladly sell it
for the same and ship it. I am from the Class of 1981 but stumbled upon it
and found it interesting. It is in good condition, with only some writing on
the last couple of pages. If someone is interested, they can email me
at celticson32@gmail.com. I will send it to the
first person that emails me.”
1971 - Samir Touhamy - Writes Danny
Reich (1971) - Samir was a very
sweet, warm, bright, insightful guy. He played in the sockey games we still
play the Saturday after Thanksgiving every year. Many of us in the Class of
1971 will miss him.”
1976 - Roberta Young - Deceased
1976 - Michele Finger Young -
"I am sad to report that my
twin sister, Roberta, passed away of Covid. She was a wonderful support to me
my whole life and brought joy, laughter and love to all lucky enough to know
her. She is deeply missed.
On a separate note, I
have brought together an extraordinary team of doctors and leaders to
accelerate the development of vaccines to end breast cancer. It would be
truly love if Wheatley alumni with our shared history came together to help
end breast cancer. It would be an extraordinary way of coming together years
later and in such a good way: Pink Eraser Project.org. Please join me.
'A cancer survivor asking for change': Meet USA TODAY’s
Women of the Year honoree from Ohio
1983 - Claudia Reinhardt Johnson -
Music Woman
Writes Claudia - “I just released a single, All Roads, and I am going to
be releasing new ones every few months; and then a full album down the road.
Writes Art - “You may have to click
several times in different places, and “skip ad,” but it’s worth it, as the
song is beautiful and moving. Congrats, Claudia”
1958 (Barbara Newman) - “Another great issue, Art. I especially loved the
wonderful photograph of my 1958 classmates (and other). It brought back many
great memories and much affection for my pictured classmates.”
1959 (Matt Sanzone) - “Another great Wheatley Alumni Newsletter.”
1965 (Paul Frasco) - ❤️
1967 (Jill Simon Forte) - “A fun newsletter, as always.”
1967 (Barbara Smith Stanisic) - ❤️
1971 (Larry Koenigsberg) - ❤️
1973 (Laurie Blumberg) - ❤️
1975 (Stephen DeMilta) - “Thanks for the Wheatley Newsletters.”
1979 (Laura Abrams Emert) - “Hi Art, I want you to know how much I enjoy reading the
Newsletter; it is so well executed. I can’t believe how time flies, I
remember high school as though it was
yesterday!”
1981 (Robert Freier) - ❤️
1981 (John Hughes) - “I thank you and Keith for all you do. It's a pleasure
to read the Newsletter.”
That’s it for The Wheatley School Alumni Association Newsletter # 141. Please send me your autobiography before someone else sends me your obituary.
Art
Arthur Fredericks Engoron, Class of 1967
