Dear Wheatley Wildcats and Other Interested Persons, Welcome to The Wheatley School Alumni Association Newsletter # 90. According to Substack, in the first 24 hours after publication Newsletter # 89 was viewed 3,027 times, was “liked” 18 times, and garnered two comments (neither negative).
Another great newsletter. Very interesting reading about the earlier days of the Roslyn Country Club. It was still booming among my friends throughout my youth. The class of 89 was well represented there.
In this particular forum, where we share memories of going to school, summer camp, sports, the arts, music and social events, we recall days filled with challenges, adventures, at the very least the experience of a sanctuary for growing pains and sometimes, learning difficult life lessons. Fearing a shooter among us, I dare say, was unimaginable. I don't think it ever occurred to any of us that the walk to school or the bus ride would, one day, be a one-way trip. It was a time of innocence and naiveté.
For anyone and everyone grappling with yet another school shooting, as each ensuing one is further evidence that we have not yet hit rock bottom, please read, listen to, buy, borrow from library, if you have not already done so, a critical expose of the modern-day, multi-billion dollar gun marketing and manufacturing industry of our country. Where each school shooting means increased sales and another run on guns.
A "behind the scenes" view of the firearms industry in America reveals so much more than a "gun" issue. While there is plenty of blame to go around, we see exactly where the nexus of the problem lies. The critically acclaimed book is Gunfight, written by Ryan Busse, a former firearms sales executive with Kimber. Has he ever pulled back the curtain and given us an unforgettably disturbing view of the landscape. You get to the end and wonder how did we ever get here? https://ryanbusseauthor.com/
Another great newsletter. Very interesting reading about the earlier days of the Roslyn Country Club. It was still booming among my friends throughout my youth. The class of 89 was well represented there.
In this particular forum, where we share memories of going to school, summer camp, sports, the arts, music and social events, we recall days filled with challenges, adventures, at the very least the experience of a sanctuary for growing pains and sometimes, learning difficult life lessons. Fearing a shooter among us, I dare say, was unimaginable. I don't think it ever occurred to any of us that the walk to school or the bus ride would, one day, be a one-way trip. It was a time of innocence and naiveté.
For anyone and everyone grappling with yet another school shooting, as each ensuing one is further evidence that we have not yet hit rock bottom, please read, listen to, buy, borrow from library, if you have not already done so, a critical expose of the modern-day, multi-billion dollar gun marketing and manufacturing industry of our country. Where each school shooting means increased sales and another run on guns.
A "behind the scenes" view of the firearms industry in America reveals so much more than a "gun" issue. While there is plenty of blame to go around, we see exactly where the nexus of the problem lies. The critically acclaimed book is Gunfight, written by Ryan Busse, a former firearms sales executive with Kimber. Has he ever pulled back the curtain and given us an unforgettably disturbing view of the landscape. You get to the end and wonder how did we ever get here? https://ryanbusseauthor.com/
Once again thank you for all your hard work and the staff
Thank you, Art! It’s always a pleasure to read about our Wildcat community.
Thank you for latest news Happy New year !
Great as always
Thanks for all the news. I enjoy reading the newsletter all the time. Thanks again. Tracey Lanthier!