I was appreciative of Howard Grindlingers comments regarding the dwindling numbers of our Class still enjoying life...The changing of the guard in the Country Club Section was incredible and, Yes, they are now all Mc Mansions...I grew up on club Drive, next to the Country Club, and enjoyed spending my formative years growing up in the area...We lived in Syosset for circa 40 Years, until they started turning over the homes and building more McMansions...I have retired and now live on the East End. Stayed in area to enjoy Grandchildren ...a good choice!
I took the PSSC Physics class with Mr. Zaros in 1960-61 and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. There were 2 girls in the class and, when I look back on it, Mr. Zaros hated women. The man hated me and my very existence. I was offered an "option" to take HIS end-of-year exam rather than the NYS Regents Exam, because he didn't think I was capable of passing the Regents exam. I told him that there was no way in hell that I would take an exam that he would create, capitalizing on my weaknesses, rather than the State exam. Needless to day, I did very well on the Regents exam, went on to ace all my Physics classes in college, earning Magna cum laude when I graduated with a Mathematics degree. Some things you never forget.
Hi Art, I lived in East Williston in the late 50s in the only legal 2 family home allowed there in the 1 square mile of this different town. A few month back I took a "Google" street stroll from my old home on Sagamore Ave. down Sumpter and continued down past Northside school and at that point I was getting lost with the changes that had occurred . I think if I went any further I would have been lost ! Summing this up all I can say is " Nothing ever remains the same " as I can attest to as my 82 year of life that is creeping up on me soon ! Thank you for the past peeks into life back then from all that have contributed to the "now and then" . Best of the New Year Jim
Thank you Art. Great job 👍
All the best to everyone in 2024! May the new year hold peace for all everywhere!
I was appreciative of Howard Grindlingers comments regarding the dwindling numbers of our Class still enjoying life...The changing of the guard in the Country Club Section was incredible and, Yes, they are now all Mc Mansions...I grew up on club Drive, next to the Country Club, and enjoyed spending my formative years growing up in the area...We lived in Syosset for circa 40 Years, until they started turning over the homes and building more McMansions...I have retired and now live on the East End. Stayed in area to enjoy Grandchildren ...a good choice!
I took the PSSC Physics class with Mr. Zaros in 1960-61 and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. There were 2 girls in the class and, when I look back on it, Mr. Zaros hated women. The man hated me and my very existence. I was offered an "option" to take HIS end-of-year exam rather than the NYS Regents Exam, because he didn't think I was capable of passing the Regents exam. I told him that there was no way in hell that I would take an exam that he would create, capitalizing on my weaknesses, rather than the State exam. Needless to day, I did very well on the Regents exam, went on to ace all my Physics classes in college, earning Magna cum laude when I graduated with a Mathematics degree. Some things you never forget.
Thanks for another great newsletter! I love the memories ❤️
We are all so lucky to have you, keeping us all connected.
Great info, thank you!
Hi Art, I lived in East Williston in the late 50s in the only legal 2 family home allowed there in the 1 square mile of this different town. A few month back I took a "Google" street stroll from my old home on Sagamore Ave. down Sumpter and continued down past Northside school and at that point I was getting lost with the changes that had occurred . I think if I went any further I would have been lost ! Summing this up all I can say is " Nothing ever remains the same " as I can attest to as my 82 year of life that is creeping up on me soon ! Thank you for the past peeks into life back then from all that have contributed to the "now and then" . Best of the New Year Jim
Class of 1965 heading into #60! I think we have to do something before we can do nothing. Yes?