Welcome to Midwood High School's OFFICIAL Alumni Association page. This winning 1966 Junior SING features hilarious dialogue, especially the Abbot & Costello-like track, "Knock Knock Jokes." Physician practicing in Philly. Midwood High School's 1960 SING competition was performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music! CLASS OF 2021 JOIN HERE Support the MHSAA Support Get New Mementos Shop Connect with Alumni Facebook News Midwood 1970 50th Reunion: October 16, 2021 Class of '71 plans 50th Reunion for October 16th, 2021 Midwood 1985 Reunion October 10, 2020! I taught there for 1 term Spring 1988. I. Leroy Eaddy 1992-1997. Team", "Al Brodax, Who Steered the Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' to the Screen, Dies at 90", "Yes, You Can Do Something About the Weather", "Roz Chast: 'I'm aware that a lot of people probably hate my stuff. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! They were Bens squad and proudly they carried the torch for those students who would arrive at Midwood and realize they were in a setting of music heaven.. I remember feeling once, while singing The Hallelujah Chorus, that I was going to levitate from the sound waves around me. I can vividly recall Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting the New York Philharmonic as we sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The Science Research Program also has its own website.[15]. He was inspirational. Midwood HS Football Team who was coached by Alan G. Arbuse, was also back to back 1979 & 1980 City Champions and 1979 Metro Bowl Champions. Recognize a song? I realize youre living in California. I wish I had a photo of that! With my nom de plume, Zisa Moglen, I am an author of two books: "Second Lamppost on the Left: Stories from My Brookyn Neighborhood""The Flablunget Chronicles: Short Stories, Poetry and Recipes, Yiddish Words". Midwood High School Alumni - Brooklyn, NY - AlumniClass Class of 67. Location: We are planning events including morning at the schoold and a gala evening dinner - Contact Howard Weinreich 212 704 2435 or hweinreich@volt.com. Midwood has the following clubs: 4H, Alternate Music Association (AMA), American Heart Association (AHA), American Sign Language Club, Amnesty International Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Big Brother/Sister Club, Bio-Med Society, Black Heritage Alliance (BHA), Book Club, Cancer Support Club, Chess Club, Christian Student Union, Coding Club, College Committee Club, Crochet Club, Cultural Diversity Club, Dance Team, Debate Team, DIY Jewelry Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Environmental Conservation Club, E-Sports Team, Fashion Club, Finance 101 Club, Guitar Club, History Olympiad Team, J-Pop Club, Jewish Student Union, K-Pop Club, Key Club, Korean/Japanese/Chinese (KJC) Club, Marvel Cinematic Universe (Comic) Club, Math Team, Mental Health Awareness Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Association (MSA), Pa'lante Student Union, Patterns (English Publication), Photography Club, Podcast Club, Pride Club, Public Health and Safety Club, Red Cross Club, Speech Team, Student Government, Tea Club, UNICEF Club, Video Game Club, Women's Health Club, World Issues Club, Young Democrats Club, and Young Women's Leadership Club. Gerald Gutierrez, Broadway director, Tony(s) and Drama Desk award winner. Beloved by his students, in the words of Sylvia Violin Midwood HS Class of 1955; Uncle Ben was the most compassionate and understanding gentleman Ive ever met. With the looming NYC budget cuts, it again looks like the arts will take a hit again. I graduated in 1965. Shaun and Ryan even took some classes together at Fordham, just as Mary and I did at Midwood. Four years ago, I Googled it to see whatever happened to my WW2 ship and found out that she was the last ship to come out of the Richmond California Kaiser shipyards line. Seth Fein (born 1964; class of 1981) historian and filmmaker. The school occupies a building designed to hold 2,800 students, with an enrollment nearly 1,000 larger. I am still active and would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Midwood High School | Ephemeral New York Art Dept. SING has been responsible for hours of dedication and hard work, as well as fierce competition, among New York City's high school students. In 1953 Connie Schulman and I were married. Midwood High School is a high school located at 2839 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn New York City, administered by the New York City Department of Education. Turned 91 last Nov. Am a WW2 vet. In response, an unofficial group for students with an interest and talent in math was established. Any Midwood grads from1950 or before living in or near San Jose, CA ? Alumni Memories & Updates Posts - Midwood High School Alumni I graduated in 1950, with someones cousin, Shirley Mintz; saw her a few years ago @ a reunion lunch in NYC. Photos Midwood High School Alumni Association My wife was a cheer leader, her name, Elizabeth Loffman. Norman Speiser performing recently in a "Liberace Style" Concert. So you see the influence of Midwood has stayed with me. I dont know how I know this but Im pretty sure you became a corrections officer. Sunday morning, the News had an 8x10 picture of me hanging onto the shoulders of 2 teammates as they carried me off the field. Bob Harris: Voted Class Artist on graduation, went on to career in the then new television industry. SING!, an annual student-run inter-school musical theater competition was conceived at Midwood by Bella Tillis, a music teacher, in 1947. All proceeds support the Midwood High School Alumni Association. The Junior class devised "Cosmic Conference," a stunning reflection on the troubled state of life on Earth. Im living in Florida now for the past 29 years. All rights reserved. Everyone was great and did not try to go in until the boys Dean (Larry Dank) came out and ordered all to go in, they did except for two of the starters, they stayed out. Marco LaganMr. Goldstein sent me to Chorus a good couple of weeks after the term had started (I was already in band & orchestra). It was a magnificent gathering of New Yorks most talented musicians including instrumentalists and vocalists. : 10/ 10 Top 5% Tel: (718) 724-8500 www.midwoodhighschool.org SAVE SCHOOL Midwood High School serves 4,117 students in grades 9-12. In the 198687 and 199798 school years, Midwood High School was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education[6][7][8] and was chosen as a "School of Excellence" by U.S. News & World Report. From very deep in the Midwood High School archives, here's the 1956 Spring Concert. Category : Alumni of Midwood High School - Wikimedia All proceeds support the Midwood High School Alumni Association! It requires 6 terms of science and 6 terms of math and 6 terms of a foreign language. [11] The campus high school project reflects the college's continuing concern for strengthening public secondary education and building professional working relationships between its faculty and teachers in the city's schools. Nathan Hersch - Midwood NY Class of 1984 - AlumniClass This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Midwood High School. Although formally retired, I still teach, write, and give talks. Famous Midwood High School Alumni - Ranker Vern HostonOne of my favorite teachers! The following year the school tied for first place in STS. WONDERFUL MEMORIES. [3] Its H-shaped building, with six Ionic columns and a Georgian cupola, was constructed in 1940 as part of the Works Projects Administration Through the law department (under the guidance of the Social Studies department) students have the opportunity to take Criminal and Constitutional law courses, participate in We The People, and participate in Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions, in which the school works with select law firms throughout the city as they compete against other schools. Thanks to Sam Roberts for featuring New York City in 3D in the Gilded Age in his Bookshelf column on Sunday, August 24. ), What about Morty Guntya great Borscht Belt comedian. Red Mountain High School - Wikipedia Listen to "Play It Again, Kids," Sophomore SING 1973 (Class of '75) Play Back the 1955 Spring Concert. Love the new science building across Bedford Ave. Now live in Southern Calif. Hi.to Thomas Guariano. In 2004 Comedy Central ranked Allen fourth on a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians, while a UK survey ranked Allen the third-greatest. It was the Inaugural Season for the Young People's Philharmonic Series presented on Saturday mornings for the local school students. "[12] In addition, Students are able to take classes at Brooklyn College and other Colleges in the CUNY system, free of charge, through the College Now[13] program. Mr. Goldstein (band director) walked into the chorus room for some reason and Mr. Speiser said to him about me "we are sharing Robin next year", meaning I would have to sing during concerts and get up from my band seat a few times. NATHAN'S PROFILE. Ben created the Cavalcade of Stars in 1952 for the entire NYC school system. Midwood High School 75th Anniversary. Where. What I remember from the graduation ceremony was that I was in the choir/glee club, and at the graduation ceremony we sang songs from Oklahoma. [12] Through this program, students can obtain both high school and college credits. Placement in the Medical Science and Humanities Institutes is highly competitive and dependent upon strong academic performance. WE talk about Midwood and our high school days frequently and with passion. Fun! He proceeded to audition me in front of the chorus with (if I recall correctly) some pretty tough arpeggios. I am still very devoted to Midwood and alas, I will not be able to attend the Reunion (health). I was named the "girl" who did most for the class (alongside the "boy": Phil Dusenberrywho is now deceased) and I was the Conductor of SING for the years we participated. All proceeds support the Midwood High School Alumni Association. Red Mountain High School is a 4-year public high school in the eastern part of Mesa, Arizona.It opened in 1988 with Robert Free as the founding principal. From long-haired boys and short-skirted girls, to protesters, low-down gossips, and high society--no one is safe from this cutting humor! "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place" - "The Hallelujah Chorus" - "What I Did for Love" How Deep Is Your Love - Ride the Chariot Oh Danny Boy The Silver Swan The Echo Song The Battle Hymn of the Republic - and of course our beloved Alma Mater. I took guitar with him. Beloved by his students, in the words of Sylvia Violin Midwood HS Class of 1955; Uncle Ben was the most compassionate and understanding gentleman Ive ever met. These huge high schools really worked back then, and Midwood is still a top school today. . Edward R. Murrow High School - Wikipedia From Friday, December 9th, 1983, watch a marathon video of Midwood High School's Sophomore, Junior, and Senior SING '84. Feel free to share this invite with them. I dont know if it is the same for a band or an orchestra, but that communication that passes back and forth is like no other relationship. His classes were so much fun; great memories. Lucky me. Class of 2008: There's a group just for you! Students need to get a certain number of hours to pass the class, and it counts as a class credit. In this partnership, Midwood High School remains under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. Midwood High School in Brooklyn, NY - US News Best High Schools Pages in category "Midwood High School alumni" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. Remember Joy Fong on Ave. J, Midwood Theatre and the great Vogue theatre with the foreign movies. Nancy Rose AndrophyI never ate in the cafeteria because I always ate it during Girls' Chorus with Mr. Speiser for 3 years until I graduated in June 1969! Mr Speiser was totally dedicated to the student. Laughs abound in this honest glimpse into a very special time and place. Midwood High School Embraces Old Age - WNYC I graduated in June 1948. We connect a community of alumni spanning 75 years. He was also in Broadway Danny Rose. I wish the very best love and affection for all Mid-kids but especially my classmates of 1954 and others such as Munro Levitzky '53 and Hillel Tobias. Alumni Memories & Updates Posts Midwood High School Alumni Association Students Share Stories of Music Teacher, Norman Speiser May 10, 2018 Norman Speiser performing recently in a "Liberace Style" Concert Norman Speiser and Wendy Guida, 1974 Sue Rabinoff Pellegrino I can just hear my mom (in my head) talking about Normie. Woody (Alan Konisberg) Allen was a few years younger but we once bunked into each other at the Vogue Theater just a few blocks from P.S. A relative of mine graduated that year too. The list consists of 55 members. Midwood High School - Class of 1966 - Classreport.org I am a not famous alum from the 80s but my very creative daughter is presently going to school there. List is made up of a variety of graduates, including Woody Allen and Wentworth Miller. The only things I have ever missed were my family and friends and the miraculous SUBWAY system!! In 2017, the girls' volleyball team won the city championship in their division by defeating Cardozo High School. What do Woody Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, and Emmanuel Lewis all have in common? Mr. Speiser could make us laugh with a look or a gesture and then pull from us the most glorious music. Notable alumni . Students are placed into classes specifically for their course. He began his career as a comedy writer in the 1950s, writing jokes and scripts for television and publishing several books of short humor pieces. ASU graduates have generated headlines and helped solve society's great challenges, in disciplines from the sciences to the arts, from . Also from Midwood HS are Victor Williams from the show King of Queens and Andy Richtman from Man vs. Food on TLC. Midwood HS Class of '69 50-Year Reunion. Dee CeeWhat a wonderful enlightening experience I had in the mixed chorus under Bella Tillis and his tutelage. Related to Ricky & Frank Romano? As he sized up each interested student, he suggested that the tall ones play the double bass and the short stocky ones the tuba and the petite ones, the flute. Your email address will not be published. A group for Midwood Alumni that everyone in ALL networks can finally join. Ben Chancy opened Midwood High School with dreams of creating a music program that would provide cultural enrichment for all the students living in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. wish I could go back iateoneapple@gmail.com regards, alice, Wasnt that gym teacher Fred Kushnick? His baton was laid to rest and sits upon his grandsons Neils mantle as a reminder of the man who brought his love for music to an entire city as well as the special loyalty he always displayed for his Midwood High School. Wendy Equality GuidaMr. Speiser was the ideal chorus teacher. We always enjoyed our rehearsals. Let us know its title! The Midwood Boys' Volleyball Team, considered to be one of the best and the "team to beat" in the PSAL, has gone undefeated in their division for the past 13 years with 4 city championships in 1996, 2001, 2007, and 2009 (the most Volleyball Championships ever by a PSAL team). Wendy Equality GuidaMr. Speiser was the ideal chorus teacher. The students and their parents were supportive, interested and excited to have this as a part of their high school experience. Mr. Chancy was awarded the prestigious Handel Award in 1970 by Mayor John V. Lindsay. 1963 Tilden 0 vs Midwood 18 (2nd half only). I would like to try to do a fund raiser to see if we can refurbish the auditorium and keep a strong arts program in this school. My wife Joyce and I are married 65 years and we have traveled the world and you cannot believe how many people we have met in the craziest places that attended Midwood HS!! I have to recall one special event when the Chorus was invited to participate at Carnegie Hall. Help People who have attended/graduated from Midwood High School in Brooklyn, New York, United States . More than 12,000 eager eighth graders applied this year for 450 fall openings in Midwood's highly touted programs in the medical sciences and humanities."[5]. Students in the program choose among four main areas of study: Law/Leadership/Community Service, Pre-engineering/Technology, Performing Arts and Communication/Media Arts. All three graduated from Brooklyn's Midwood High School. Felt like a friend, but most importantly a teacher. There is a great reunion and event planning tool . Midwood's girls' swimming team had come into the play off in the past 14 years, and is considered one of the top teams within Brooklyn and New York City. They received the award again in 2018 under Mr. Jared . Under coach Marc Cohen, the track and field team also managed to win its first ever outdoor track title in June 2010, upsetting some of the fastest high schools in the city and solidifying the legacy of Midwood Track and Field. Ben Chancy let me march with it.". Upcoming Class Reunions. So long ago an such rich memories of students and staff. Part of the lighting system died two years ago before SING and it has never been repaired. Due to a high demand by students to take AP courses, students are required to apply for AP classes in the spring and go through a competitive academic review process in order to be accepted into AP classes: Hello Tommy, Steve Gunar Here. Instance of. Ben Chancy opened Midwood High School with dreams of creating a music program that would provide cultural enrichment for all the students living in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. Tremell Ellington 1992-1996. Well, I must have rocked because he looked at me, gave a simple nod of his head and said nothing more than take a seat. Jim KellyWas my music teacher back in 1978I had problems with the guitar, he had patience with me though Cindy Sweberg KleimanHello Mr. Speiser from a Girls' Chorus member, ca 1971-74- great memories! I had a HUGE crush on Wendy Kaplan. Students in this program are not required to take as many years of math and science as students in the Medical Science Program. Watch his full interview here: Robert Grossman, a prodigious illustrator and caricaturist who created a surreal movie poster for Airplane! and used the airbrush as an artistic lance, lampooning presidents from Richard M. Nixon to Donald Trump in gorgeous magazine covers and acerbic comic strips, died March 15 at his home in Manhattan. He was 86. Served overseas the Middle East, India for 2 1/2 yrs. Prominent graduates from Midwood High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. His methods of teaching us the basics of music and working together as a team effort became the foundation of my lifestyle. Ben Chancy loved his students, they gathered in his office under the stage and helped repair the instruments and catalog the music library . Enter your email address to follow Ephemeral New York and receive notifications of new posts by email. Hi Marc I also live in Los Angeles and involved with the entertainment industry (started Back Stage West, the entertainment trade paper, for one of many activities. Larry Bergman, How about Hal Fishman, news anchor for KTLA here in Los Angeles. Midwood High School - Class of 1973 - Classreport.org Notable and famous alumni; A legacy of recognized success, a record of transformative achievement. A daunting task but he brought his passion for cultural enrichment for all of the students in the schools in all the boroughs. Thank you for recognizing my Grandpa Fred Kushnick. ", 1969 Sophomore SING "Games People Play" (Class of '71) by Midwood HS Alumni Association, Play back "Seniors on Trial," the 1956 Senior SING (Class of '57), 1956 Senior SING "Seniors on Trial" (Class of '57) by Midwood HS Alumni Association, Listen to 1960 Junior SING, "Cosmic Conference," performed at BAM, 1960 Junior SING "Cosmic Conference" (Class of '61) by Midwood HS Alumni Association, Hear the hilarious 1966 Junior SING, "The Clowning Glory" (Class of '67), 1966 Junior SING "The Clowning Glory" (Class of '67) by Midwood HS Alumni Association. If you are as excited as we are and want to attend please send your contact information to: Youll be put on the list and youll receive updates with all of the details. The Village Voice gave Ephemeral New York's new book a nice thumbs up. Midwood has two classes that specialize in introducing students to scientific research, culminating in the creation of projects for the Intel Science Talent Search (formerly the Westinghouse Intel Science Talent Search). Midwood was an extraordinary educational experience: our teachers were bright, enthusiastic and delighted in teaching. Midwood Girls' Handball team won finals in 2009 and city championship in 2010. It actually was a good laugh but in today's world can you imagine that comment now? We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." 10/3/2017 "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious . I was able to retire at age 46. Joan (Gross) Leach, Joan Gross, a name from the past. I graduated in 1952, and was sports editor of the Midwood Argus (thanks to Marian Mulhern) and went to be a journalist and documentary filmmaker (CBS News-NY), and then a Hollywood movie director. To share your own experiences,email us. It has an enrollment of 3,938 students. From very deep in the Midwood High School archives, here's a portion of the Spring Concert from April 24, 1953. 100 Notable Alumni of Arizona State University - Tempe - EduRank.org Have a wonderful event.". The average SAT scores in Midwood High School (2015) were 530 Verbal, 610 Math, and 570 Writing. And so the orchestra and band grew to include all shapes and sizes and the music program at Midwood High School would become the finest in the city and became a magnet for all students interested in a diversified and inclusive music curriculum. The New York Times reported in 1986, that: "Getting into Midwood High School is about as easy as getting into an Ivy League college. In the 1994-95 and 1995-96 school years, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school. ", Norman Speiser performing recently in a "Liberace Style" Concert. Students in either one of these institutes are required to take 6 terms of foreign language at Midwood High School, regardless of any acceleration credit from junior high school. The Humanities Institute is for students interested in English language arts, literature, languages, and social studies. The number one song on the hit parade at the time was The Platters singing Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.". Midwood High School, Brooklyn, New York (NY) AlumniClass.com (12980) - 10019 E Knox Ave, Spokane Valley WA, 99206. Thank you.Catherine Blaufarb. I recall that he LOVED Barry Manilow songs (I cant think of Barry Manilow without thinking of Mr Speiser, and vice versa). Does anyone remember the day about 50% of the student body simply walked out of school, spilled out onto Bedford Avenue, and just stood around for a while protesting, meanwhile having no idea WHAT we were protesting?!? I also went to P.S. Wow, just kinda stumbled on this but after going thru the decades (!) Click the image to open a printable RSVP form. Marc L. Ames, Class of 1960. I tried to stretch out my legs but everything turned black and I collapsed onto the wooden track. Jeffrey Curtis Ayres, formerly known as Jeff Pendergraph, is an American professional basketball player for Taoyuan Pauian Pilots of the P. League+. "Your site is amazing. Hes a good dude! Ben Chancy loved his students, they gathered in his office under the stage and helped repair the instruments and catalog the music library . Top students conduct research with mentors at nearby Brooklyn College, while struggling students get the help they need to be successful. Connect with us and other Midwood Alumni on Facebook. In matters of curriculum design, school organization and high schoolcollege articulation, the president of Brooklyn College maintains contact with the chancellor of the New York City public schools, the High School Division of the Department of Education and the Midwood High School principal. 3 grandchildren. As a Midwood graduate and proud of my Brooklyn background Id like to join the conversation. Conn was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of a clinical psychologist. That was definitely him. He began his career as a comedy writer in the 1950s, writing jokes and scripts for television and publishing several books of short humor pieces. Midwood High School 50th Reunion.
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