The Wheatley
School Alumni Association Newsletter # 231
Class
of 1997 Reunion; Wheatley History; The Wildcat Reunion Band; Three 1967
Grads; Greg Fitzpatrick's Travels; Joel Harris (1972) and the Pesner Sisters
(1994, 1996); and a Macabre Horror Convention
Welcome to The Wheatley School
Alumni Association Newsletter # 231, The Wheatley School Class of 1997: 30th-Year
Reunion SAVE THE DATE
Let’s party like it’s 1997! We are excited to
announce that plans are underway for our 30th-year high school reunion. Date: Thursday, May 6, 2027 Location: Louie’s, 395 Main Street, Port Washington Please mark your
calendars and stay tuned for more information on how to RSVP and join in the
celebration. Help us spread the word! Tricia Morente Bolender & Renee
Lockhart MacManus Wheatley History
1958 - Steve Nelson - “As I remember it, many of us in the Class of 1958 liked
the idea of black-and-gold as the school colors. We thought the team uniforms
would look really cool. This was way too radical for the school
administration, so they chose red-and-white instead. I don’t recall a vote on
the colors, but if there was one, it was simply to ratify what the
administration had already decided. Come to think of it, how
could there have been a vote among the students? Choosing the school colors
happened long before the school was open, to allow time to order uniforms and
such. Perhaps students at Willets Road could have voted, I wouldn’t know, but
that would have left our class out. I do know they asked our opinion, if not
our vote, and disregarded our suggestion.” Beth “Betty” Davidson (1959) - “I agree with Matt Sanzone (1959)! I remember
voting on the school colors and school mascot. “The Wheatley Wildcats”
sounded great! Beth (Betty) Davidson - 954-729-3632 Attention ALL WHEATLEY Alumni!
You are cordially invited
to The Wildcat Reunion Band‘s very first public
appearance, in the cafeteria of The Wheatley School. The date is Saturday,
October 11, 2025 at 3:00pm. Admission is FREE and light refreshments will be
provided compliments of the Class of 1975. This event will also feature the
first ever Wheatley-aoke, where select Wheatley-ites will perform
with the band. The playlist will be available, if you decide to join the
band, either singing or instrumentally. (BYO music and/or words) Come for an afternoon of
some of your favorite songs from your teen years. Bring family and friends,
and bring your dancin’ shoes! Enter from the doors near the bus circle. Contact Toni
(Buckner) LaPietra (1975) with questions: musicboxstudios@verizon.net. Graduates
1967 - Robert Hecht, Scott
Frishman, and Peter Kaplan - Friends for Life
L-R - Robert
Hecht, Scott Frishman, Peter Kaplan, Bar Frites, Roslyn, NY, Saturday, July
19, 2025. The group was visiting Robert Hecht’s 103-year-old mom, then
heading to Cape Cod. 1970 - Greg Fitzpatrick - “Holla from Spain! I hope that this note finds you
healthy and happy. Gosh, my last report from the road was a month ago. Since
then, I have managed to cover a lot of territory. From Norway across to
Sweden to visit a Nordic council Friend in Sundsvall. I made my way to
Gothenburg, Sweden to take an overnight ferry to Keil, Germany, then through
Lubeck to see a gate built in the 1400s. Then on to see some castles before
connecting with a former exchange student that lived with our family. I
traveled over the GroBklocker pass in Austria, then onto the Dolomites and
the famed Stelvio Pass. With all of these kilometers, it was time for an oil
change, and the photo below is of my gal mechanic that provided the
maintenance.
Greg Continues - I feel that up until now, all I have done in my emails
is say where I have been …… but nothing about my experience on a personal
level. Granted, I’ve set some riding goals, but the part of my journey that
I’ll carry with me is the one-on-one daily interactions with the locals. I’ve
been made welcome throughout my journey, from the markets to the repair shops
I’ve visited. It all starts with how you approach each individual. The Italians and the
Spaniards (including the Andorrans) have a happier countenance. That’s not to
say the Danes, Swedes, Nords are not happy, but they carry a more serious
outward appearance. I did not anticipate the
large amount of English that is spoken. The food has been fresh and flavorful
throughout my travels. Lastly, the Swiss make Norwegian pricing for goods
seem like a bargain.
1972, 1994, 1996
- Joel Harris, Alyson Pesner-Krouse, Karyn Pesner - Small World
L-R - Joel Harris (1972),
Alyson Pesner-Krouse (1994), and Karyn Pesner (1996) Joel Writes - While photographing the Pat LaFontaine Golf outing,
where he was inducted into the Islanders Hall of Fame, I sat with two of my
fellow Wheatley graduates. Very small world and even smaller Long Island.” 1989 - Patrick Kennedy - The Long Island Convention of Horror (“LICH”) is a new
macabre marketplace I’m hosting in Melville on Route 110 this November 30th,
and is the kickstarter campaign for the collection of horror tales I’m
shepherding to publication. Here’s a link to the
campaign for that book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sharkqueen/se-ransdells-curiouser-and-curiouser-tales-from-beyond I hope everyone had fun
at the alumni luncheon! Patrick “PK” Kennedy (516) 946 8246 Creative Consultant Event Organizer Long
Island Convention of Horror
Fan Mail - Miscellaneous
1960 (Joanne Festa) - “Many thanks to Art for keeping the Newsletter current.
Because I graduated in 1960, many of classmates are now deceased. Happy
Holidays to all.” 1965 (Sally Jablon and Louise Kampa
Triano) - “Hi Art. We are reading
your report of our 60th-year reunion, and we love it. According to Louise,
nobody else’s opinion matters. Thanks for joining us, for your good wishes,
and for everything that you do. We love you.” 1967 (Robert Hecht) - “Keep up the great work.” 1969 (Halayne Ehrenberg) - “Thanks for organizing the Wheatley Alumni Luncheon and
putting out the Newsletter.” 1997 (Tricia Morente Bolender) - “Thank you for your work putting out the Wheatley
School Alumni Association Newsletter!!” Fan Mail - Wheatley Alumni Luncheon
1963 (Marcia Mayer) - “Art did a superb job organizing this and making it
happen!” 1966 (Diana Noble Rubinger) - “Wonderful...maybe next year this Class of 1966 young
lady will join you!” 1966 (Suzanne Stone) - “Great pics...looks like a wonderful time...happy that
my class of 1966 had such a good turnout...so sorry to have missed the
luncheon! Congrats, Art! Hope to see you all next year!” 1966 (Karen Wattel Arenson) - “Hi from Iceland. Sorry that I couldn’t join you this
year, but congratulations to the Class of 1966! And many thanks to Arthur.” 1967 (Jill Simon Forte) - “I love the photos. Hi Amy, Hi Hughy, Hi Arthur 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💙☮️ and anyone else that remembers me 😉🤣.” 1968 (Sheli Nan Hershcopf) - “Great pics of our talented alumni!” 1970 (Jane Madison) - “Looks like a great turnout. Nice work putting it
together, Art.” 2021 (Aarushi Jain). - “I am grateful to you for organizing the Luncheon and
for everything you do for the alumni community.” Wildcat by Marriage - “Although I didn’t attend Wheatley, I love reading
the Newsletter!! Great job, Art! My late husband, Michael
Tafreshi (1982), loved Wheatley ❤️🏈” The Official Notices
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That’s it for The Wheatley School
Alumni Association Newsletter # 231. Please send me your autobiography before
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Arthur Fredericks Engoron, Class of 1967