Noah Baumbach (born September 3, 1969) is an American filmmaker. 75th Anniversary Celebration WATCH THIS SPACE for news of our upcoming events! Our class was considered one of the most apathetic in our schools history so much so that our class celebrities pages were left blank! This website was designed by Maya Eilam using Squarespace. List of famous alumni from Redwood High School, with photos when available. He made each student feel as if he or she was the only student in the room. Mr. Speiser was funny in class, but about the music he was dead serious, and he demanded our best. 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. It was a magnificent gathering of New Yorks most talented musicians including instrumentalists and vocalists. He would sit and watch me shoot pool at Arties Pool Room at e.14th St. & Ave. J. I was a member of the marching band in Midwood under Ben Chancey. Seth Fein (born 1964; class of 1981) historian and filmmaker. SING has been responsible for hours of dedication and hard work, as well as fierce competition, among New York City's high school students. Everyone seems to froget Erich Segal (wrote Love Story) 1954 grad. These huge high schools really worked back then, and Midwood is still a top school today. Never saw my face. [3] Its H-shaped building, with six Ionic columns and a Georgian cupola, was constructed in 1940 as part of the Works Projects Administration Of course, spouses, significant others, as well as friends from the Midwood Classes of 1968 and 1970 are also welcome. So did Joe Cassano, head of AIGs London office during the great failure of 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Cassano. Ben created the Cavalcade of Stars in 1952 for the entire NYC school system. Darius Folks 2002-2006. Visible. 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. His classes were so much fun; great memories. All rights reserved. To share your own experiences, email us. I am looking for any team mates or close friend of Peters that still live in the area.We would love to meet or talk with them about Peter in his high school days.If you knew him please call me at 210-497-7672 or email me at catherine.blaufarb@gmail.com.It would mean so much as i did not meet Peter until 1977 in Texas and know very little about those great Midwood high days. This is a limited view of Nathan's profile, register for free or login to view all their profile information. In 2017, the girls' volleyball team won the city championship in their division by defeating Cardozo High School. All proceeds support the Midwood High School Alumni Association. Wentworth Earl Miller III (born June 2, 1972) is an American actor and screenwriter. Ive had nothing but THE BEST music teachers in my life from JHS through collegeincluding Mr. Speiser. Edith Conn (ne Bernstein; July 13, 1951), professionally known as Didi Conn, is an American actress, best known for her work as Frenchy in Grease, Denise Stevens Downey in Benson and Stacy Jones in Shining Time Station. Our student government, the City of Midwood, introduced us to politics and personal responsibility and the Sing taught us that cooperation was essential to produce a great show. Famous Redwood High School Alumni - Ranker Is there a SoCal/LA Midwood alumni group? Placement in the Medical Science and Humanities Institutes is highly competitive and dependent upon strong academic performance. Art Dept. Pingback: The Brooklyn high school pants protest of 1942 | Ephemeral New York, My husband Peter n Blaufarb graduated in 66 and was on that winning football team i believe for 4 years. He lived at flatbush 4571 Kings highway and his mom and dad were Rose and Jack Blaufarb..He passed away in 99 .Our daughters and I are going back to Brooklyn the end of this month August 2019 to celebrate his life and pay tribute to his passing 20 years ago. MIDWOOD classes 1975 & 1976 ! "[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. 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. 2021 Midwood High School Alumni Association. The list consists of 55 members. at Brooklyn College- I owe much of my lifes work to him and have tried to find him for years. They practiced their instruments and stayed on after the school day to jam and compose and improvise. Lawrence K. Grossman, who as president of PBS doubled the length of the MacNeil/Lehrer Report, its signature news program, then headed NBC News, where he dealt unhappily with budget austerity after it came under General Electrics ownership, died on Friday at his home in Westport, Conn. Thanks for listening. Midwood Girls' Handball team won finals in 2009 and city championship in 2010. Diana Quevedo-GouldsburyMixed chorus class of 89wonderful teacher ..great memories, fantastic arrangements..my brother & I still remember them .Quevedos 1&2. Upon graduation from college, I joined the family business, Goody Products, and remained with it, eventually as chairman, until the company was sold in 1993. "To Be Or Not To Be," the 1970 Senior SING (Class of '70) The 1958 Spring Concert is Now Online. [22] It is still being produced at Midwood. Ephemeral New York in the Sunday NEW YORK POST! With the looming NYC budget cuts, it again looks like the arts will take a hit again. Mr. Speiser was my music teacher and several years after graduation, it was his band that played at my first wedding. We always enjoyed our rehearsals. Anyone know Carol Wagner?. The students and their parents were supportive, interested and excited to have this as a part of their high school experience. I tried to stretch out my legs but everything turned black and I collapsed onto the wooden track. 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. 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]. Tempe Union High School was established by a vote of the people of Tempe in 1908. The Village Voice gave Ephemeral New York's new book a nice thumbs up. Midwood's handball team won 2 consecutive city championships in 2008 and 2009. Stanley Chris BeckwithIn Mixed Chorus, I sat in the front row, middle aisle seat, Tenor section, 1985-89. Here are more memories and updates sent in by Midwood alumni. 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. i am lookingt for lorraine heckler grad about 1968-9 please respomnds to river4us2@charter.net, How about a current actor who is excellent and has had a lot of success? Holland. ", 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. Midwood, and especially Nathaniel (Boss) Levine, established a basis for my future that cannot be put into mere words. The film production crew also enlisted the help of a former Drama Club and SING! Thomas MasonHello Mr. S..from your political debate partner. These are supported through the school's courtroom, robotics lab, chemistry lab, drama classrooms, and television studio. I was sports editor and wrote a column called Calling Em Right which campaigned for the athletic field we didnt yet have. ", "I regret to say that I will be unable to attend the Jubilee, as I have a previously made commitment to present a paper at an academic conference in New Hampshire. It is published monthly. She graduated with Woody Allen. This list of distinguished Edward R. Murrow High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Edward R. Murrow High School are at the top of the list. Jeffrey Curtis Ayres, formerly known as Jeff Pendergraph, is an American professional basketball player for Taoyuan Pauian Pilots of the P. League+. Franklyn Elliott..semi retired Psychologist. . Turned 91 last Nov. Am a WW2 vet. Your email address is never given out unless you give it out yourself in a message. In the 1994-95 and 1995-96 school years, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school. Physician practicing in Philly. They continued the legacy and the joys of music and the accomplishments continued on for many years . Any student who was interested in the subject was encouraged to work hard and was rewarded for effort. Students in the program choose among four main areas of study: Law/Leadership/Community Service, Pre-engineering/Technology, Performing Arts and Communication/Media Arts. A sister named Jeannie? Our good friends, Samuel Solon, Jeffrey Barasch, Mark Brown, Mark Steinberg and Frank Waltzer were huge assets. Heywood "Woody" Allen (born December 1, 1935) is an American director, writer, actor, and comedian whose career spans more than six decades. It was at our 50th reunion in Long Island. Thanks to everyone for their support. The New York Times reported in 1986, that: "Getting into Midwood High School is about as easy as getting into an Ivy League college. Still Going Strong", "Ads With the Dusenberry Touch BBDO's chairman, master of the soft sell, also writes movies and promotes the President", "Hillard Elkins, Producer of 'Oh! All proceeds support the Midwood High School Alumni Association. Leroy Eaddy 1992-1997. My name is Jodie and I lived 2 houses down. 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. Your email address will not be published. Midwood High School is a high school located at 2839 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, New York City, administered by the New York City Department of Education. Classes are held in three overlapping sessions, with students arriving and departing at different times. Robert Pazmino (born 1948), author, Professor, theologian, Steven M. Podos (1937-2009), professor/chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, This page was last edited on 28 June 2023, at 18:53. What do Woody Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, and Emmanuel Lewis all have in common? It has an enrollment of 3,938 students. Then I was excessed. Nancy Rose AndrophyIronically, I was living on Long Island in the same town as Mr. Speiser, East Meadow, for many years before I realized he lived here, too! Remember Joy Fong on Ave. J, Midwood Theatre and the great Vogue theatre with the foreign movies. He was inspirational. In 2014, he began playing Leonard Snart / Captain Cold in a recurring role on The CW series The Flash before becoming a series regular on the spin-off Legends of Tomorrow. In September, 1946, I returned to UNC, but graduated from U. of Miami in September 1948. 1,006 likes. Woody got his diploma in 1953, Hamlisch in the early 1960s, and Webster in the '80s. WONDERFUL MEMORIES. high school. The famous alumni of Midwood High School What do Woody Allen, Marvin Hamlisch, and Emmanuel Lewis all have in common? They received the award again in 2018 under Mr. Jared . You missed one lady who became a huge stage and movie star her name Lanie Kazan (Katz) who was multi talented performing comedy and drama she also i believe was an understudy for Barbara Striezand and happy to say my neighbor and school mate then She lived then withher Mom and Dad in the only terrace apartment on Ave H and E 9th st She was a wounderful girl and nice as can be If you are reading this Lanie God bless you Darlin Tommy Guariano ther little tough Italian from E9th st LOL, Sorry Lanie went to, youll excuse me, Erasmus HS. My wife was a cheer leader, her name, Elizabeth Loffman. My dearest friend: Rheva Betensky Phillips '54 and I just sent in our 1/4 page ad to the Reunion committee. ).In Fla for winter vacations now & met a man who saw my B Baseball hat & struck up conversation.He went to Midwood in 63 & HIS SISTER IN 1958/ SMALL, SMALL world !! Ira Jay KrulikOur very own Mr. and I can still smell the new plaster on the walls! 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. He was inspirational. As the audience awaited his appearance on stage, there was an announcement and it was understood that Ben suffered a massive coronary attack backstage that he succumbed to. Lanie did live on H. How did she end up at Erasmus? ', Dies at 81 - The New York Times", "Ramblin' Jack Elliott - Santa Clarita Community Calendar", "She Calls It 'Phenomena.' Help People who have attended/graduated from Midwood High School in Brooklyn, New York, United States . I was graduated in 1958. Mr Speiser was totally dedicated to the student. [21] Midwood's lacrosse team has won several city championships, including 2006, 2007, and 2008. He proceeded to audition me in front of the chorus with (if I recall correctly) some pretty tough arpeggios. Attended during the football glory days when we were city champs. It's time to get your tickets for our 30th Midwood Class of 88 Reunion which is taking place on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Hudson Terrace from 710pm. This list may not reflect recent changes . I am now 90 and never thought in my wildest dreams that I would ever walk on that deck again and relive my life at the age of 18. (Dont hear much about Lincoln, however. All proceeds support the Midwood High School Alumni Association. A daunting task but he brought his passion for cultural enrichment for all of the students in the schools in all the boroughs. Thats great. "Your site is amazing. Wendy Equality GuidaMr. Speiser was the ideal chorus teacher. We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." 10/3/2017 "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious . We connect a community of alumni spanning 75 years. 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. Take care of your self stay well and may G-D bless you and your Loved ones. In 1999, Midwood had the most semifinalists in the Intel STS and Siemens-Westinghouse Science & Technology Competition of any school in the country. ", "I am Class of June 1947 and would love to see if there is a photo in your archives of the Midwood Band in hand-me-down Columbia band uniforms when we played at Ebbets Field in 1946 (or '47?). I graduated in June 1948. Examples include SING, peer tutoring, monitoring for a teacher, and certain clubs that are offered in Midwood High School. I retired just last month as the Data Center Division Director after thirty-six years with the Miami-Dade County Office of Information Technology.". We always enjoyed our rehearsals. Category:Midwood High School alumni - Wikipedia View ephemeralnewyorks profile on Facebook. I can vividly recall Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting the New York Philharmonic as we sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic. transferred the year Midwood opened (from Madison High) Grad in the 40s. Class of 2008: There's a group just for you! Click here for more info. 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!! There is a great reunion and event planning tool . Let us know its title! 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). In response, an unofficial group for students with an interest and talent in math was established. Mental Floss magazine named ENY's new book "New York City in 3D in the Gilded Age" one of their 5 favorite reads for August 2014! Tony Award-winning director Gerald Gutierrez, who helmed Lincoln Center Theater productions of Dinner at Eight, The Most Happy Fella, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, The Heiress, A Delicate Balance and more, has died, a spokesperson for Lincoln Center Theater confirmed Dec. 30.. "Senior Maskerpiece" Senior SING 1964 is Now . 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. Connections. Saturday, October 26, 2019 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Midwood High School Embraces Old Age - WNYC ", "I will be with you in spirit if not in body. Sue Rabinoff PellegrinoI can just hear my mom (in my head) talking about Normie. During students free periods, they would be offered a multitude of special programs to do for class credit. Sophomore, Junior and Senior Sing! 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. Midwood High School in Brooklyn, NY - US News Best High Schools Midwood HS Class of '69 50-Year Reunion. Are you coming to the Midwood High School anniversary next Sunday? Mr. Speiser could make us laugh with a look or a gesture and then pull from us the most glorious music. Feel free to leave a message as well in the comments section below! Photography is my hobby as well as voice lessons. This off course was before high school, Hi Larry, I was playing glockenspiel because my right pinky had been dislocated in gym and I could not play clarinet with (the late)Russ Alben. All three graduated from Brooklyns Midwood High School. The only things I have ever missed were my family and friends and the miraculous SUBWAY system!! Her name then was Shirley Mintz; she went on to Barnard. We had about a dozen trips including to Battery Park, Staten Island, Central Park and our end of year picnic barbecue at Plum Beach. feel like keeping it going. Im not sure if you remember but you and I both attempted to join the Army together in 1958. She says, You always meet someone from Midwood, I never see anyone." 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. Midwood is composed of three institutes Medical Science, Humanities, and Liberal Arts. 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! Also from Midwood HS are Victor Williams from the show King of Queens and Andy Richtman from Man vs. Food on TLC. He has also written and directed the films Margot at the Wedding (2007), Frances Ha (2012), While We're Young (2014), Mistress America (2015), and The Meyerowitz Stories (2017). The following year the school tied for first place in STS. Hard to believe. Hes a good dude! It was as he or she was the best musician at whatever instrument they were playing. Ill never forget him., Having used Madison Square Garden as the venue to showcase the talented youngsters of our great city, provided Ben with the opportunity to apply for and be appointed to the position of Director of Music for the entire NYC Board of Education. Ive had nothing but THE BEST music teachers in my life from JHS through collegeincluding Mr. Speiser. In the early 1960s, he performed as a stand-up comedian, emphasizing monologues rather than traditional jokes, where he developed the persona of an insecure, intellectual, fretful nebbish, which he maintains is quite different from his real-life personality. Ross BradyMixed Chorus, intermediate Chorus, guitar, Dean. Midwood was an extraordinary educational experience: our teachers were bright, enthusiastic and delighted in teaching. In the summer of 2004, the film The Squid and the Whale was filmed in Midwood High School's auditorium, using students from the school's Drama Club as extra seat-fillers, in 80s-style costumes. Any alumni in the philly or cherry hill, nj area please get in touch. Havent heard from you in a long time. I will be joining you in spirit! Play back the 1953 Spring Concert Time to party like it's 1969! Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! Brooklyn (2839 Bedford Avenue, 11210) I have fond memories of a LONG line of bikes going down Flatbush Ave. toward the Brooklyn Bridge. Midwood's girls' bowling team had gone into the semi-final in the past three years, and undefeated division championship. Recognize a song? My husband actually officiated at his son's wedding, but did not mention the name to me, so I had no idea! Planetary puns, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and a moving alma mater round out this memorable performance. I was an alto, and Rowey (Rose) Weiss played piano for us. Midwood High School 50th Reunion. I believe it was your sister that babysat for me and you filled in when she wasnt available. I actually have no idea what the penalty would have been, as I kept my eyes glued to his face, awaiting direction.Concerts are such intimate experiences for a chorus and a conductor. This winning 1966 Junior SING features hilarious dialogue, especially the Abbot & Costello-like track, "Knock Knock Jokes." Class of 84', Christina Butler-RodneyOne of my favorite teachers. Midwood was built in 1940 on Bedford Avenue and Glenwood Road; construction costs ran to $2 million. They offered us the best price, including discounted hotel rooms for those coming from out of town, or not wanting to drive home after an amazing evening, and complimentary overnight parking. Instance of. After 54 years of a wonderful life in New Orleans, LA I now live in Johns Creek, Georgia. Class of 84', Christina Butler-RodneyOne of my favorite teachers. All proceeds support the Midwood High School Alumni Association. Join to help plan your 10-year reunion. Lawrence cited the inspiration of his journalism teacher at Midwood. "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. Thanks for writing in.
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