There are no kinder or better people in the world than those who listen to you when you're 18.
P.J. O' Rourke
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Peace in heaven.
Luke xix, 38.
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Promotion Ceremony in honor of
Colonel Kenneth R. Dahl
(to Brigadier General)
and
Major Celia A. FlorCruz
(to Lieutenant Colonel)
DATE: Friday, 19 February 2010
TIME: 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Pentagon Auditorium (Room # BH650 inside the Pentagon), Washington DC
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| Pinning of New Rank: Brigadier General Kenneth Robert Dahl (photo courtesy of Elise Yore) |
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| Reaffirmation of Oath (photo courtesy of Elise Yore) |
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| Brigadier General Kenneth Robert Dahl (photo courtesy of Elise Yore) |
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| Presentation of General's Flag (photo courtesy of Donna Shelley) |
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| Pinning of New Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Celia A. FlorCruz (photo courtesy of Elise Yore) |
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| Promotion Party: Lori Starkman, Karen Russo, KD, Marianne Zeoli (photo courtesy of Karen Russo) |
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| Promotion Party: Marianne Zeoli, Scott Klarer, Karen Russo (photo courtesy of Karen Russo) |
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| Promotion Party: Lori Starkman, Ralph Fasano, Karen Russo, John Farley King (photo courtesy of Karen Russo) |
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| Promotion Party (L-R): Eddie Sambrana, Curt Hoffman, John King, Steve Lack, Andy Ward, Kenny Dahl, Eddie Clark, Danny Arnold, George Vaselekos, John White, Richie Mellone, Jimmy Fleitz |
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| (L-R): Richie Mellone, Steve Lack, John King, Kenny Dahl, Andy Ward, Danny Arnold, Scott Klarer, Eddie Clark, John White (photo courtesy of Lori Starkman) |
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| Promotion Party (L-R): Eddie Sambrana, Curt Hoffman, John King, Steve Lack, Andy Ward, Eddie Clark, Kenny Dahl, Danny Arnold, George Vaselekos, John White, Richie Mellone, Jimmy Fleitz |
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| Promotion Party: George Vaselekos, Eddie Clark, John White (photo courtesy of Lori Starkman) |
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| Promotion Party: Patti Engel-Sambrana and Donna Shelley (photo courtesy of Lori Starkman) |
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| Promotion Party: John Susa and Karen Russo (photo courtesy of Lori Starkman) |
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| Promotion Party: John White, Tim Hogan, Lori Starkman, Richie Mellone, Curt Hoffman, Karen Russo, Ralph Fasano, Scott Klarer (photo courtesy of Lori Starkman) |
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| Somewhere in DC: Lori Starkman, Andy Ward (photo courtesy of Karen Russo) |
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If everything is under control, you're just not going fast enough.
Mario Andretti.
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2009
Turkey Bowl
Warriors
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| L-R: Chris Littleton, ?, Bill Haviland, Kenny DaRos, John Gaccione, Tim Foley, Billy Foley, Sam Haviland, Eric Haviland |
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If thou wouldst be happy...have an indifference for more than what is sufficient.
William Penn. 1644-1718, Founder of Pennsylvania
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Eddie Sambrana Turns 50!
(Boomshakalaka!)
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| Linda Ekezien, Patti Engel-Sambrana, Eddie Sambrana, Elise Yore, and Denise Jones Celebrate Eddie's 50th in DC - November 21, 2009 |
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| The Ghost of Birthday's Past: Eddie Sambrana and Robert Robles |
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| Eddie has Game, Y'all |
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Humble Pie (from the Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins):
Here we have a play upon words which dates back to the time of William the Conqueror.
First, the pie referred to in "eating humble pie" was really umble pie, made from the umbles--heart, liver and gizzard-- of a deer. It was made to be eaten by servants and huntsman, while the lord of the manor and his guests dined on venison. Thus a person who had to eat umble pie was one in a position of inferiority--one who had to humble himself before his betters.
The pun resulting from umble and humble is even more precise when you recall that in several British dialects--notably Cockney--the h on humble would be silent.
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| The Football Team October 1977: (Back Row) John Hintze, Billy Haviland, Dr. Spinelli, Kenny DaRos, Ray Scalone, Rich Mellone, John White, Jimmy Fleitz; (Front) John Gaccione, John Susa, Coach Sarkissian, Kenny Dahl, Richie Bobik: Panas: 9 Lakeland: 6 |
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A note from Billy Haviland regarding this year's Turkey Bowl:
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We will be playing football on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Walter Panas High School Field. We will plan on going out to lunch afterwards.
Please pass this on to anyone I may have missed in my email blast. Sorry for the late notice, however, I just got up from celebrating our 27th World Series. Be well, Happy Thanksgiving and stay thirsty, my Friends.
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| The Football Team November 29, 2008 L-R: TS, Kenny Dahl, Anthony Graci, Jimmy Fleitz, Richie Mellone, Billy Haviland, Coach Sarkissian, Paul DePaoli, John Susa, John Hintze, John Gaccione, Sean Mackey, John King, Timmy Hogan, Kenny DaRos |
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| Billy Haviland |
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| Face Off: JV Lacrosse - 1976 - Lakeland Middle School |
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He who has conferred a kindness should be silent; he who has received it should speak of it.
Seneca
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Washington D.C.
Mini-Reunion
@
The Sambrana Estate
July 21, 2009
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| Washington DC Alumni Gathering at the Sambrana's, July 21, 2009: (l-r) Elise Yore, Donna Shelley, Patti Engel-Sambrana, Tom Forgacs, Denise Jones, Eddie Sambrana |
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Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Thomas Edison
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Billy Haviland's 2009
Annual
Golf Outing
and
Dinner Bonanza
Come out and Play!!
(Note 2010 Dates below:)
Dinner: Thursday July 8, 2010
The Stadium Sports Bar and Restaraunt, Route 9, Garrison, NY, 19:00h
Golf: Friday July 9, 2010
Hollowbrook Golf Club,
Oregon Road, Peekskill, NY, 10:00h
Contact Billy Haviland
and/or
Mike Littleton
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| 2009 Golf Outing: Mike Littleton, Dougie DePaoli, Billy Haviland |
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| 2009 Golf Outing: Paul DePaoli |
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| 2009 Golf Dinner: Billy Foley, Joe Quinn, ?, Joe Murphy, Steve Hamilton, Paul DePaoli, Billy Haviland, Mike Littleton, Barry Prine |
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| 2009 Golf Lunch, l-r: Chris Littleton, Mike Littleton, Joe Murphy, John Susa, Billy Foley, Kenny Dahl, Kevin Flood, Kelly Godridge, Paul DePaoli, Billy Haviland, Joe Quinn, Ozzie Dahl, Tony Robinson, Tom Ensllin, Eddie Marra, Jimmy Fleitz, Tom Ernst |
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| 2009 Golf Outing: Paul DePaoli, Mike Littleton, Doug DePaoli |
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Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.
Samuel Johnson
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Diane Nicastro's
July 4th
Bash!!!
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| Diane Groovin' |
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| Diane Nicastro on the Bongos, Ladies and Gentlemen |
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| Diane Nicastro, Valene Otis, Donna Shelley, Patti Engel-Sambrana: July 4, 2009 |
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| Dave Herman, Al, and Diane Nicstro |
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According to Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 4 of the US Code, the Pledge of Allegiance should be made facing the flag, standing to attention, with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and give the military salute.
'I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation,
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.'
A Boston magazine, The Youth's Companion, first published the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of America's discovery. In 1942, the Pledge was given official recognition by Congress; and, in 1954, the phrase 'under God' was added by Congressional decree.
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Wheels go 'round
in
Circles...
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| Thomas DePaoli |
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| Proud Parents: Eddie Sambrana and Patti Engel-Sambrana and son Gregory, High School Graduation! |
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| Proud Parents: Part Deux |
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| Prom night for the Sambrana's, 30 Years After... |
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Nothing is easier than spending public money. It does not appear to belong to anybody. The temptation is overwhelming to bestow it on somebody.
Calvin Coolidge
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The Walter Panas Class of '78 invites you to the
"Palm Beach Girls"
50th Birthday Cruise 4-day Weekend Uber-Celebration:
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| West Palm Beach Girls & Lisa D. at the Banana Boat WPB FL May 2009: Top: Donna Duchene, Lisa Donnelly, Rose Calcutti Bottom: Kelly Godridge, Barbara Dolan |
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A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.
Miguel de Unamuno, Poet
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WPHS Gathering:
PJ Kelly's Bar and Restaurant
Peekskill
March 2009
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| PJ Kellys in Peekskill March 2009: Kenny DaRos, Lisa Donnelley, Billy Foley, Donna Duchene, Karen Russo, John Gaccione, Mike Littleton |
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| PJ Kellys in Peekskill March 2009: Lisa Donnelly, Donna Duchene, Karen Russo, Mike Littleton, Kenny DaRos |
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It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation and only one bad one to lose it.
Benjamin Franklin
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Billy Haviland's
2008
Golf Bonanza
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| 2008 Golf Outing Dinner at Campagna's: (Back Row) Doug Percesepe, Billy Haviland, Mike Littleton, Mike Scolpini, Paul DePaoli; (Front Row): Ralph Fasano, Kenny Dahl, Eddie Clark |
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| Mr. Billy Haviland - 2008 Golf Outing |
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| Lunch - 2008 Golf Outing: Back Row: Billy Haviland, Mike Littleton, Billy Foley, Tony Robinson; Front Row: John Susa, Paul DePaoli, Kenny Dahl, Ralph Fasano |
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| Mike Littleton, Billy Foley, Billy Haviland - 2008 Golf Outing |
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| Billy Foley, Mike Littleton, Paul DePaoli - 2008 Golf Outing |
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The Voices of Mel Blanc:
The most famous voice-actor in film history, Mel Blanc (1908-89) got his first break in 1937 working with Tex Avery on Picador Porky. Over the years Blanc voiced dozens of characters, some of which are shown below:
Woody Woodpecker
Daffy Duck
Foghorn Leghorn
Sylvester Pussycat
Bugs Bunny
Porky the Pig
Pancho
Sad Sack
Pepe LePew
Marvin the Martian
The Road Runner
Barney Rubble
Dino
The Tasmanian Devil
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| Jerry K.: "It's always sunny somewhere..." |
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Doing Lunch:
Artisanal Restaurant, NYC
February 2009
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| Joe Quinn and Karen Russo: Artisanal Restaurant, NYC 2/27/09 |
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| Larry Halperin, Donna Duchene, Joe Quinn, Lori Starkman and Karen Russo: Artisanal Restaurant, NYC 2/27/09 |
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| Lori Starkman, Karen Russo, Donna Duchene: Artisanal Restaurant, NYC 2/27/09 |
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Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.
Frank Zappa, quoted in the Albuquerque Journal
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| 30th Reunion: Joe Quinn and Joe Murphy |
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| Bob Baldwin Then |
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| Bob Baldwin Now |
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As a contemporary jazz keyboardist, composer, and producer, Bob Baldwin is continually maintaining his status in the music industry as a person to watch. With the new release of "Brazil Chill", his eighth US CD and 10th overall, Baldwin continues to garner additional international media attention, along with receiving rave reviews for his innovative integration of styles and sounds.
All About Bob Baldwin
Over the years, Baldwin has shared his inventive arranging, and prolific writing with an impressive roster of jazz artists who've appeared on his CDs. These artists include the late legendary Grover Washington, Tom Browne, Pieces of A Dream, Roy Ayers, Marion Meadows, Chuck Loeb, Will Downing, Chieli Minucci, and Kim Waters, to name only a few.
Known for collaborating with the highest caliber of talent, Baldwin recently explored South America to work with the likes of guitarist Torcquato Mariano; saxophonist Leo Gandelman; percussionists C. Silva; and long-time Pat Metheny sideman, Armando Marcal; as well as, Ivan Conte and Alex Malheiros, of the legendary Brazilian Funk group Azimuth. All of these musicians contributed to his release, "Brazil Chill".
Life, Music, and Business Synergy
Often described in the press and media as a chameleon, who was destined to play jazz, Bob Baldwin, Jr. was born in Mount Vernon, NY and reared in Westchester County, NY. The Jr. Baldwin credits his father, Bob Baldwin, Sr. for recognizing and nurturing his gifts at an early age. At age four, the elder Baldwin discovered his son's perfect pitch. Prior to illness, his father was an engineer and accomplished jazz pianist in his own right - Bob Baldwin, Sr. worked with former John Coltrane bassist, Art Davis; long-time Ella Fitzgerald bassist Keter Betts, legendary jazz drummer Max Roach and many others.
Baldwin graduated from Walter Panas High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Geneva College at Beaver Falls, PA. Later Bob worked at MCI and Sprint Communications in their Accounting Department. After launching his music career fulltime, Baldwin developed City Sketches, Inc. (Inc. 1996) and his first venture "City Sketches I/Welcome To The Games", which sold over 7,000 units on the Internet, an unheard of number by an Artist of any genre. After developing a greater understanding of how the business of Music is run, he independently produced his seventh US CD, "BobBaldwin.com". "BobBaldwin.com" has sold an impressive 60,000 units and counting - his highest selling release to date.
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| Bob Baldwin |
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He that is of the opinion that money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.
Benjamin Franklin
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| 30th Reunion: Kenny Dahl and Terry Rancier |
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| Front: Matthew Moro Jr., Tommy DePaoli; Back: Matty Moro and Paul DePaoli - Legoland Amusement Park, CA |
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| 30th Reunion: Donna Shelley and Donny Puhala |
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Animal Ages (According to Celtic Legend):
Thrice the age of a dog is that of a horse;
Thrice the age of a horse is that of a man;
Thrice the age of a man is that of a deer;
Thrice the age of a deer is that of an eagle.
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| Seniors: Lakeland - Panas Game 1977 |
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| 30th Reunion: Coach Sarkissian and Richie Mellone |
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| Phil Percesepe |
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| Doug Percesepe |
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Anybody that knows Doug Percesepe knows that he is tougher than nails. He was one of the best wrestlers in the State when we were in high school. I had the pleasure of going on to college with Doug. One night I saw him drop a guy who was built like (and bore an uncanny resemblance to) a Woolly Mammoth. One punch, and the collossus crumbled like a cookie (how's that for alliteration, Ms. Sullivan?).
One punch: lights out. Nobody messed with Doug after that night.
Apparently the apple doesn't fall very far from the tree. Doug's oldest son Phil is currently a Corporal in the Marine Corps. Phil fought for his country last year in a forward combat position in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He is currently in California training to deploy to Afghanistan sometime next year. Doug and his wife Mary are hopeful that he'll be able to come home for Christmas.
Regardless of one's view on war, or one's politics, the fact is that freedom isn't free; it never was, it never will be. I firmly believe we all owe a debt of Gratitude to families like the Percesepe's, whose sons and daughters are far from their home, fighting for, protecting and preserving your home, and mine.
Semper Fi.
Go Army.
Fly Navy.
Air Force: Mors Ab Alto.
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| Phil and Doug Percesepe |
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| Terry Rancier |
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| 30th Reunion: Miriam Popp, Tommy Simmonds, Ann Andrews, Richie Mellone |
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| Kelly Godridge and Ralph Fasano |
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| The After Party: Melee |
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In China, when you're one in a million, there are 1,300 other people just like you.
Bill Gates
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| Mary Chauvin and Patti Lee |
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| 30th Reunion: Barry Prine and Kim Boyd |
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| Fran and John King |
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| 30th Reunion Pre-Party: John King and Ann Andrews |
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The Apostles:
Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas (Didymus), Matthew, James, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot, Matthias.
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| Wilma Mann and Friends |
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| 30th Reunion: Marianne Zeoli, Donna Duchene, Michelle Ruina |
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| Barbara Rome and Chris McGinnis |
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The Knights of the Round Table:
Lancelot, Tristram, Lamorack, Tor, Galahad, Gawain, Palomides, Kay, Mark, Mordred.
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| 30th Reunion: Valene Otis, Liz Mitchell, Roselyn Garrett |
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| John Hintze, Jerry Kolosky, John Gaccione, Bill Haviland |
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| 30th Reunion: Debi McCormack, Terry Rancier, Rose Calcutti |
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| John Sarkissian |
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| 30th Reunion: Coach Sarkissian and Kenny Dahl |
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| 30th Reunion: Dawn Osselman, Delia Tamagna, Sue Harker, Priscilla Chase |
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The Seven Dwarfs:
Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy.
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| Carrie McElroy, Liz Mitchell, Susan Harker and Angela Graci |
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| Paul "Dr. No" DePaoli |
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| Pete Marchesi |
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Tony and Gary Robinson's father passed away Monday September 29 in Lake Worth, Florida. He was 79 years old.
Mr. Robinson was my very first football coach. When I was in the fifth grade he coached Tony, Gary and I in the Shrub Oak Pee Wee Football League. We played for the "Giants"; Gary was our star quarterback and the leader of our team.
I remember Mr. Robinson as a kind and gentle soul, a natural coach who always had an encouraging word, and a warm smile, for me.
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| Bill Foley and Casey Stengle - Finish Line NYC Marathon |
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| Mike (Rocky) Perrelle, Middy, Walter Panas 1977 (All-World Selection--in my book) |
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| Tyler Perrelle, Middy, Mahopac 2007 (Empire State Games Selection--as a Junior!) |
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| Mahopac's Tyler Perrelle dives into the end zone against Carmel during the big rivalry game at Carmel High School Oct. 18, 2008. (Stuart Bayer / The Journal News) |
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| 30th Reunion: Rose Calcutti and Casey Stengle |
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Attenzione! Did you have a brother or a sister in the class of '78? Did you graduate from Panas in 1977 or 1979 (or earlier, or later?) Were you the star setter on our volleyball team as an underclassman? Did you transfer or move away before graduation and miss us? (We missed you too, Matty...) Did we steal your boyfriend? Did you steal our girlfriend? Do you know Farley? Maybe we beat you up, or then again, maybe you beat us up (more likely)...it doesn't matter. We're throwing a party, and friends of '78 are officially invited.
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| Halloween 1977: Back row: Wayne Verrell, Karen Vangor, Donna Duchene, John LaPeter, Beth Umland, Kevin Flood, Mike Mueller, Steve Elser Front row: Beth Garrison, Jill Tully |
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| The After Party: Danny Arnold, Tommy Simmonds, Steve Lack, Andy Ward, John King |
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| Clay Welch and Danny Arnold: "Bony W and Bony A" |
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| 30th Reunion: Dave Herman, Scott Schiffer, Eddie Sambrana |
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| Say Wha'?: Graduation Party - Bones' House. L-R: Paul Baisley, ?, ?, Laurie Franz, Ray Scalone, George Vaselekos, Kelly Godridge, Kim Boyd |
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| 30th Reunion: Rose Calcutti and Billy Foley |
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| Miriam Popp's T-Bird |
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| The After Party: Mayhem |
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| Karen Vangor, Donna Duchene, Ellen Boyle, Doreen Conklin |
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| 30th Reunion: Andy Ward |
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| Andy Ward |
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| 30th Reunion: Matty Moro, Casey Stengle, Timmy Hogan |
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| Donna Duchene and Janet Kunkel |
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| 30th Reunion: Donna Duchene, Debi McCormack and husband Ray |
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It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.
Rabindranath Tagore, Poet
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| Cathy Castagnetta, Jimmy Keegan, Lori Starkman - 10th Reunion |
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| The After Party: Mike Scolpini, Eddie Sambrana, Vinnie Vedella, Craig Langer |
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| 20th Reunion: Ann Andrews, Barbara Hatzmann, Kelly Godridge, Tommy Simmonds, Danny Arnold |
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| Kenny DaRos, John "Sark" Sarkissian, TS: Summer 2005 |
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To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones.
George Washington
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Please don't forget to sign the 
Mike is offering discounts for any 1978 Walter Panas Classmate 