The Wheatley School Alumni Association Newsletter # 250.
In Advance of the United State's 250th-Year Anniversary
Graduates
1966 - Guests at Amy Gruskin Gerstein’s Sweet 16 Party at the Roslyn Country Club.
Top Row - Eliza Berman, Gale Greenberg, Jane Pullman, Karen Seidenberg, Peggy Buonocore, Amy Gruskin, Janet Lagattuta, Terri Lauricella, Fran Reich, Monique Silver, Susan Cohen
Bottom Row - Denise Frank, Debbie Bond, Joyce Miceli, Beverly Berman, Suzanne Stone, Charline Krakauer
1967 - January 12, 2026 Mini-Reunion in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
L-R - Larry Westerfeld, Barry Fitelson, Scott Frishman (1967), Peter Kaplan (1967), Lorraine Eisner Fitelson (1967), Ginny Bindman Westerfeld (1967)
1967 - Art Engoron - Interviewee
L-R - Art Engoron (1967) and Sara Pearl Kenigsberg, the latter of whom interviewed Art about his limited knowledge but many strong views of New York State’s Mental Hygiene Law, which “governs how New York provides care, treatment, and protections for people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders and sets rules for patients’ rights, hospitalization (including involuntary commitment), and the operation of mental health facilities.” Sara is making a documentary about theory and practice under the law.
1969 - Craig Artim - My baby sister, Melanie Artim (1974) mentioned that I scored 3 touchdowns in a game. What she didn’t mention is that I was the punter who kicked the ball behind me into the end zone, defying the law of physics, but aided by a gale force wind and pressured by three huge linemen rushing towards me. I must have punted that ball shoulder high to avoid it being blocked. I then raced back to get the ball and run it out of end zone, getting tackled on the 3 yard line. The opposing team scored 2 plays later. I should have downed the ball and give up the two-point safety. An experience of which my dear brother, Bruce Artim (1971), reminds me constantly. Happy New Year, y’all! And don’t forget: Put Your Pinnies IN the Bin!!!! Ciao”
1970 - Mary Zeravica - Deceased (in 2024)
1974 - Carol Leifer
Isaac Price (1984) Writes - “Carol (1974) is a renowned comedian and writer known for her work on Seinfeld and other accomplishments. Recently, she was a guest on The Bob Lefsetz Podcast. The linked episode explores her career highlights in comedy and television writing.”
Carol Leifer on Bob Lefsetz Podcast
The WildCAT Pets Gallery
Henry is John Sullivan’s (1964) spoiled, 12-pound Maltipoo. “Previously, I always had Goldens. This is my first little dog. He is a major part of our lives……an awesome little guy.”
Roxie is Rebecca Consolo Freedman’s nine-year-old part terrier, part dachshund. “I have loved dogs all my life. There are so many rescues that need homes that I go shopping at local rescues to see what I can find.
My dogs have been Thumbellina, whom I adopted while in college; Clueless (who really was), a cocker spaniel that I rescued in Vermont; and Miles Davis, who was discovered in the Myles State Park in Plymouth, MA, a sweetheart of a dog with long shaggy hair that covered his eyes. Miles tried running away many times. He was an escape artist to the point that my neighbors would often see me calling him with a leash in one hand and dog bones in the other.
Last but not least is Roxie. She was brought to MA from West Virginia. She is the first dog that is a real barker. I adopted her when she was four-months-old; she is terrified of traffic and fireworks.”
1973/72 - Bonnie Greenberg - Found on Facebook
From The Archives
L-R - Vicki Seltzer Brach, Karen Hope Wattel Arenson, Alison Kent Bermant, Bette Spiro Neuman, Meryl Brodsky, and Marjorie Schuh Silver (all 1966) at The Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon on January 9, 2014, at Trattoria Trecolori, 254 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
L-R - Eva Resnicow (1968), Nancy Stevens (1967), and Mitch Stephens (1967) at The Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon on January 9, 2014, at Trattoria Trecolori, 254 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Jeanne Messing Sommer at the 1/12/16 Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon
Norman Resnicow (1965) at The Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon on January 9, 2014, at Trattoria Trecolori, 254 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Foreground - L-R - Karen Hope Wattel Arenson (1966), Scott Frishman and Larry Weiss (both 1967) - At some Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon or other
L-R - Carol Jalonack Blum (1961) and Rick Jalonack (1966) (sis and bro) at the 1/14/2015 Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon
Robin Brinn (1969) at the 1/14/2015 Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon
Peter Simel at the 1/14/2015 Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon
Takemi Ueno (1983) at the 1/14/2015 Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon
L-R - Art Engoron (1967) and Donna Kenton (1963) at 1/14/2015 Wheatley School Alumni Association NYC Luncheon
Fan Mail
1963 (Stephen Shikes) - ❤️
1964 (Richard Ilsley) - ❤️
1966 (Suzanne Stone) - ❤️
1967 (Barbara Smith Stanisic) - ❤️
1969 (Paula Panzeca Foresto) - ❤️
1970 (Vicki Unger) - “Thank you for everything you do.”
1974 (Bob Berta) - “Thanks as always, Art. The Newsletters are very enjoyable.”
1984 (Andrew Kirwin) - “Thank you for the Wheatley Alumni Newsletter.”
???? (Linda Leah Korn) - ❤️
???? (Robin) - ❤️
The Official Notices
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The Usual Words of Wisdom
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Closing
That’s it for The Wheatley School Alumni Association Newsletter # 250. Please send me your autobiography before someone else sends me your obituary.
Art
Arthur Fredericks Engoron, Class of 1967
646-872-4833
As always, a great read and lots of great pictures from some luncheon or other in NYC.
Thank you, and I hope your retirement is everything you hoped for!
The photo of Amy Gruskin’s sweet 16 is the first photo that has appeared in the newsletter where I was able to identify each and every young lady. It certainly brought back many memories.