Now...at the severe personal risk of embarrassing the crap out of myself...and others, but for the sake of this 30th Reunion, here are some rare images culled out of my Mom’s treasure trove of memorabilia. I thought it would be a challenge to see who can correctly name(but not necessarily spell) those familiar faces from the past, going back to First Grade at Saint James Elementary through Sixth Grade at Dogwood Elementary.

Fill in the form below, row by row, and hit submit to send your best guesses on and I’ll compare the results. I honestly don’t remember all the faces myself so it will be interesting to see who does, or if collectively we can fill in the blanks. We’ll change the photo every week between now and the reunion.

If anyone out there has similar class photos from their school class shots, cough ‘em up! Scan them and send them to me and I’ll post them as well.

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Who the heck are these people??

 

OK, Here are the answers to week’s (9/14/02) photo from 1962!
PS...there are 5 people in this picture that are going to be at the reunion!
Richie Triptree, John Kearney, Steve Hafer, Linda Ehrlich, and Chris Archila!

Patti Schack 9/23/02 writes:
These pictures are so funny I can't stop laughing! My only remote quess is Richard Triptree second row first person, nice jacket!

Nice work Patti! You got it right....and you’ll be able to tell him at the reunion, cause he’ll be there!!


Vicki Jones 10/2/02 writes:

Hey Chris - Back to the the prior photo (the one above) - I guessed you were the kid in the sailor suit but didn't dare mention it til you fessed up! Ok...so how did your Mom get you to go to school looking so CUTE!!!!!!!! Can you imagine your son....no way, Jose!

In this one (the one below), Joedy is last row, second from left (but he gave me a hint)

Vicki....It was easy.......
she told me all the cutest and sweetest girls always fall for guys in uniform!
See, you proved she was right! ;-)

And I was honorably discharged at the end of picture day!

Chris

OK .....here are the final answers to the class Picture(3) ABOVE, again I don’t remember them all so anyone that does.....let me know. Here goes:

Top row from left: Steve Milvid, Jim Davey, Mrs. Weber, Ken Desch, Joey Greco, Newton Hausman
Top Middle Standing: Richie Triptee, Rich Huninghaus, John Kearney, Gary Schluter, Ronnie Winnette, ?????, George Stewart, Frank Dalene, Jon Spahr, Scott Nelson, Steve Hafer, ??????, Carl Berger, Chris Archila (that’s me!).
Lower MiddleSitting: Debbie LoVerde, MaryJo ???, Linda Magarosi, Kathy Keene, Maryann Frost, Karen Zoll, Linda McCarthy.
Bottom Row: Susan Stravides, ????????, Linda Ehrlich, Lisa Hoppe, Joyce Knapper, Roseann Deprisco


OK, Here is this week’s (9/25/02) photo from 1963!
Let’s see what happens! Its from Joedy Mezaros from Mt Pleasant Elementary School.
Let’s get those guesses in!!
(picture #4)

Midge Tutt writes:September 29, 2002

Top Row, third from left: Glenn Turner, last one:John Schreiver
Second Row,  third from left: Phil Dumbainski(I thought he was so hot in 7th grade!)
Bottom Row, third from left: Lois Korner



Stephanie Strange writes:September 29, 2002

Middle row third from left Phil Dumbanski, middle row last on right, Joe Zuppardo. These boys were from my neighborhood in Smithtown, Colonial Oaks.
Stephanie Strange


Susan Pankratz writes: 10/2/02

Here goes.
 
1st row: ? Corey Cabral
2nd row: Betty Foure, ? , Lois Corner, Susan Pankratz (me), ?, ?
3rd row: Alan Liers, ?, Philip Dumbainski, ?, MRS. Brandt, Donna Plant, ?, Steven Sibbers, Joe Zuppardo                                                                                                                                            4th row: George Berger, Neil Walsh, Glenn Turner, ?, John Massaro, Bob Wiseman

 

Nice work girls! I didn’t go to Mount Pleasant, I went to Dogwood, but I’ll guess that’s Alan Liers middle row left end.
Anyone else spot someone they might know? Let’s hear about it.
Cheers!
Chris Archila

Here are the answers straight from the horse’s mouth, Joedy Meszaros wrote me 10/2/02 and here they are:

Picture # 4: Since my memory has faded faster the Kodacolor print I scanned the  photo from, let me start by apologizing to anyone whose name escapes me.  Miss Bradt's combined 2nd/3rd grade class included Neal Walsh, Glenn Turner, Corey Cabral, Sue Pankratz, Diane Stepanek, Betty Foure, Donna Plant,Phil  Dumbanski,Joe Zuppardo, Steven Sibbers, Alan Liers, Lois Korner & Jamie  Ryan.  A little help from the rest of you oldtimers. 

First Picture: Note to Mike Caligiari and John Roeser if you're out there:  so who really pulled off  Miss Shuster's hairpiece and threw it in the trash?  Oh yeah.  Silouhetted behind Mike in that photo is Bill Johanson. 


From: Joedy  Meszaros



Looky!!  More Geeks ‘n Freeks! 10/2/02

This picture was Sent by by Barbara Meadows!
6th Grade, St James Elementary, Mr Lanigan’s Class 1965-66
Barbara has been a huge help in locating people and though she grew-up in St. James she moved away in Jr. High and did not graduate with us, but she has fond memories of her friends...thanks Barbara, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Alright now, start guessing...I’ve already spotted a few unmistakable faces!
Send in your answers below.


Picture #5

I didn't go to St.James Elem; but Top Row/Far Left looks like Debbie Paci, and Front Row/Far Right looks like Cathy Massaro.

From: Rory Nee


OK here goes- I wasn't even in that class but I did go to St.James. The first one I recognize is Anthony Farides in the middle row fourth from left- Mary L'Hommedieu is third from left in bottom row-Cathy Massaro is all the way to the right in the bottom row- OK,now I'll just guess -starting at top left  - ?,?, Marsha Hendrickson,Karen Povoromo, Maryann Cully,Cathy Holt,?.   Middle Row - ?,?, Richard Kuri, Anthony, William Johannsen,Richard Hamilton,?,Michael Anello.  Bottom Row, Claudia Somebody,Lisa Hoppe,Mary, Susan Longpre,?,?,and Cathy. Oh well I feel like I recognize more faces but I could put 2 or 3 names to each face. I'm relly looking forward to the 19th - See you then- Laurie Bernatzky Sturm

From: Laurie Bernatzky Sturm


the only people i recognize are gandhi,jfk and einstein (pictures on wall )


From: vin chisari



Rory is right !  That is me, Debbie Paci and Cathy Massaro!
 I'll try to fill in the ??? from Laurie - Top row: Flo ?, Ellen Cohen, Barbara ?, Cathy Holt, Maryann Casey  Middle row: Duane Rhodes, Dickie Mustapich,Richard Kuri, Anthony Farides, I think that's Tom Sweeney? not Bill J., Bottom row:  Claudia VanDerlofske,Mary something, Mary L"Hommedieu, Denise Malette,??, Me and Cathy Massaro. 

From: Debbie Paci


Here goes ... I should know them because this was my 6th grade class: 
Top Row: Floy Marks, ??? , Barbara Meadows, Karen Poveromo, ???, Cathy Holt,  Mary Ann Casey

Center Row:  Duane Rhodes, Dicky Mustapich, Richard Kuri, Anthony Farides, Tom Sweeney, Richard Hamilton, Mark Hendrikson, Michael Annello

Bottom Row:  Claudia Vanderlofske (?) , Mary Bartola, Mary L'Hommideau, Denise Malett, ???, Debbie Pace, Me (Cathy Massaro)

I might be wrong on a few but I think I remembered most of them.

From: Cathy Massaro

 

OK......here are the correct answers for picture #5 above, straight from Barbara Meadows who supplied the picture.  Thanks Barbara!

Mr. Lanigan's 6th grade class:
Top Row: Floy Marks, Ellen Cohen, Barbara Meadows, Karen Poveromo, Dinah Rowe, Kathy Holt, Maryann Casey
Middle Row:  Duane Rhodes, Dickie Mustapich, Richard Kuri, Anthony Farides, Tom Sweeney, Richard Hamilton, Mark Hendrickson, Michael Anello
Sitting: Claudia Vanderlofske, Mary Bartola, Mary L'Hommedieu, Denise Malett, Robin Nine, Debbie Paci and Cathy Massaro
                                                                          

From: Barbara Meadows Olchak


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Warning! Do not let your spouse or kids see this page!
Unending laughter or ridicule may result!

Update!
Look what was
sent in this week
 from one of our
 classmates! 
Take a guess who
 they are!
 I'll post the 
answer later!

OK here are some answers:

Submitted by Todd Evans:
From left: ????, Paul Dewey, ??????, OJ Alexander, Mike Caliguiri
OK........nice work Todd, you got Paul and Mike, give that man a cigar!!!!
but that wasn’t OJ.

So.....who’s got the right answers??? Come on, let’s get those answers in!

 

From: Paul Dewey
Picture one:  Rory Nee, me, Bob Snee (standing), John Roeser, Mike Caliguri, 7th grade (I think), Great Hollow Jr. High School.  Whoever sent this in, thanks very much.  My wife and kids got a big kick out of it.
Nice job Paul! But of course it was easy, you’re in the picture!!  The picture was supplied by Rory Nee. Thanks Rory!!

 

From: Donna Plant Tippens
Picture 1
???, Paul Dewey, Rory Nee,(Standing in back) John Roeser, Mike C.
 

Here is a special message from Bob Snee sent to me after he saw the website.....Thanks Bob!!

From Bob Snee: Received 9/24/02

Chris,

While I moved (to Pennsylvania) from SCHS in November of our junior year, I fondly recall my friends from grades 6-11 at Mt. Pleasant, GHJHS, and SCHS.
Tom Lenihan, with whom I remain in touch, was kind enough to forward this web page to me so that I, too, may be embarrassed along with everyone else.
(You can, indeed, run but you can't hide!) My best to all of you and
especially these guys in the 36- or 37-year-old photo!

Bob Snee
(in Virginia for 23 yrs.)
 

 

Geeks.....freeks...chubby cheeks!