Welcome to the Wheatley School Alumni Association Newsletter # 242

Graduates

1960 - Paul (“Bick”) Keister - Deceased

Gene Razzetti (1961) Writes - “Art: Like so many others, I was saddened to hear about the death of Paul (“Bick”) Keister. In addition to good but vague memories of Bick from Wheatley (from classes, not parties), I remember seeing him again in 2011, at a “Celebration of Life” given for my classmate Chuck Schaffer (1961). The celebration took place near Chuck’s home in Staunton, VA. Bick and his wife had travelled some distance to be there, to show a friendship not to be separated by death. Bick and I remembered each other and were happy to see familiar faces. Although he gave it little mention, my sense was that Bick enjoyed a very busy and interesting career and life.

Best to all for the Holiday Season, Gene”

Eugene A. Razzetti,

Auditor & Management Consultant

Phone: (703) 823-5238 Cellular: (703) 309-2533

www.corprespmgmt.com

1964 - Marilyn Bardo and Michael Garin

Michael Writes - “Hi Art, Marilyn Bardo and I had a lovely reunion today! The best part was that after 61 years apart, our conversation felt as though we had just seen each other last week.

1964 - Philip Berwald - Deceased (in March, 2024)

1967 - Jill Simon Forte - “Another trigger for memories 😁: mention of wood shop. We still have the tray Bob Forte (1965) made, and the small shelf unit his brother, John Forte (1960) made. These have stayed with us all these years (even though I got rid of so much else 🤣🤣🤣). 😁💙☮️”

1969 - Rhoda Garfinkel - “I am so proud of my son, Sam. Here’s a link to the video of his OKC Hall of Fame induction speech.”

Sam Presti’s OKC Hall of Fame Induction Speech

1970 - Greg Fitzpatrick’s Motorcycle Odyssey Across Europe

“Over the course of three months and nearly 13,000 miles, I rode my motorcycle from Carbondale, Colorado to Europe and back, completing a lifelong dream of exploring the continent by motorcycle. After shipping my bike from Calgary to Paris, I set my sights on the Nordkapp, Europe’s northernmost point—a meaningful echo of a similar ride I took to the Arctic Ocean in Alaska 20 years ago. Battling the rain, wind, and chill of Scandinavia, I wound through Norway’s fjords, endless tunnels, and the dramatic Lofoten Islands before heading south through Sweden. I also rode south through Germany and into the Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps.

What emerged as the heart of the journey was not only the scenery but the warmth of the people I met. From cabin hosts to repair-shop mechanics and fellow riders from the Arctic Ocean to the Mediterranean and Atlantic, everyday interactions shaped the trip for me in unforgettable ways. Language barriers dissolved easily, and the friendliness of Italians, Spaniards, and Andorrans made a lasting impression on me.

My ride reached its most thrilling heights in the Alps and Dolomites, where legendary mountain passes like Stelvio felt like skiing with powder-day exhilaration on two wheels. Stops at historical sites—Normandy’s beaches, Loire Valley chateaus, Mount St. Michel—added depth and reflection. Returning home, I felt profound gratitude for the landscapes I got to explore, the kindness received, and the joy I found around every bend. Best of all, I didn’t have to touch my first aid kit once!” Cheers!

1975 - Heidi Mok Sorenson - Found on Facebook

From the Archives - Several ‘50s-’60s Classes in 2016 - Two MIA’s; One Ambiguity

L-R - Floor - Marcia Friedman Mayer (1963), Leslie Schiller Fisher (1963), Marianne Lamitola Downey (1963), Nancy Kurshan (1961), Jeanne Messing (1961), Deborah Crane (formerly “Krane”) (1963), Kathy Chaikin (1963), Leonard (“Lenny”) Symons (1961)

Chairs - Linda Erdmann Brody (1963), Susan Gross (1963), Maida Holzman (1963), Arthur Brody (1962), ???, Nan Bauer-Maglin (1959), Carol Jalonack Blum (1961), Janet Cohen Eder (1960), Ellen Litwin Fingerman (1963)

Standing - Donna Kenton (1963), Robert Freiman (1962), Mike Jablon (1961), Bettina (guest of David Friedman), Jerry Mintz (1961), David Friedman (1962), Tim Jerome (1961), Joe Iannotti (1962), John Kapinos (1962), ???, Matthew Sanzone (1959), Margaret Russek (1962), Michael Carillo (1961), Lauren Jacobs (1963), Debby Kerstein Brosowsky (1961), Liz Stone (1963), Merry Orling (1961), Gary Krakauer (1963) or Richard “Dickie” Safft (1961), John Rigrod (1961)

From the Archives - Class of 1966 in 2016- Some Help Still Needed

L-R - Sitting - Gretchen Gersh, Adrienne Lagin, Deborah Davis, Marta Pesa, Leslie Goldstein Ossim, Karen Wattel Arenson, Jane Rosengarten, Dan Willard, Peter Siegel

Standing - ???, Robert Stange, Marc Swickle, Ricky Jalonack, Jeff Knetzer, Harold Whack, Linda Rignel, Jay Keillor, Alison Kent Bermant, ???, Andrea Ibanez, Robert Sarnoff, Susan Berger Jones, Kathy Walsh, Glen Greenbaum, Preston Winters, ???

From the Archives - Class of 1970 in 2016- Help Still Needed

L-R - Floor - Joanne Horowitz, Dana Seman, Susan Weiss, Stacey Moritz, Andrea Chock Carlin

Chairs - Doug Terris, Kenny Ruby, John R. Weiss, Jane Madison, Mindy Spier Cohen, Vicki Unger, Amy Jacoby Budish, Ellen David Friedman

Standing - Bob Bush, ???, ???, ???, ???, Ken Levien, Karen Hurvitz, ???, Robert Abramowitz, Laverne Manning, Jane Roeder, ???, ???, ???, Nancy Reuben, George Nierenberg

Fan Mail

1964 (Richard Ilsley) - ❤️

1965 (Sharon Neely Halm) - ❤️

1966 (Claude Levy) - ❤️

1968 (Lois Hegyi Goldstein) - ❤️

1972 (Jeffrey Kargman) - ❤️

1972 (Lillian Marazzo Anderson) - ❤️

1972 (Henry Noble) - “Thanks to Art and Keith for keeping our little community informed and in-touch.”

1973 (Gail Gimbel) - “Thanks for doing such a nice job with the Newsletter. I look forward to reading it (other than the obituaries).”

1983 (Takemi Ueno) - “Thanks for everything you do for the Wheatley Alumni Association!”

The Official Notices

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The Usual Words of Wisdom

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Also thanks to Keith is our search engine, prominently displayed on our home page: type in a word or phrase and, wow!, you’ll find every place it exists in all previous Newsletters and other on-site material.

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We welcome any and all text and photos relevant to The Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568, and the people who administered, taught, worked, and/or studied there. Art Engoron, Class of 1967

Closing

That’s it for The Wheatley School Alumni Association Newsletter # 242. Please send me your autobiography before someone else sends me your obituary.

Art

Arthur Fredericks Engoron, Class of 1967