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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Mark Your Calendars:
Billy Haviland's Annual WPHS Golf Dinner and Outing is currently scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m. 2012 at The Stadium Sports Bar and Grill in Garrison, NY. Golf is set for Friday, July 13, at Hudson Hills in Ossining, NY, between 9 and 10 a.m. Lunch and drinks to follow.
Further details to come.
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One of 10th Mountain Division (LI)’s senior leaders has been nominated for promotion to major general.
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta in Washington, D.C., announced Monday that the president has nominated Brig. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl for appointment to the rank of Major General. Dahl serves as 10th Mountain Division (LI) deputy commanding general – support, a position he has held for the last 18 months.
Dahl recently returned from the division’s deployment to Afghanistan, in which he helped guide U.S. and NATO efforts in assisting to build capacity of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the southern region.
The nomination will now be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. If confirmed, Dahl will be considered “promotable,” and he will pin on the rank as designated by the Department of the Army.
Fort Drum Public Affairs Office
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| Jerry Kolosky on the summit of the Grand Teton; 13,770 feet. July 28, 2011. |
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I grew up to have my father's looks, my father's speech patterns, my father's posture, my father's opinions and my mother's contempt for my father.
Jules Feiffer
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| Jerry rock climbing, Jackson Hole, WY, July 2011. |
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No bird soars too high, if he soars on his own wings.
William Blake
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| Terry Rancier |
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Young men are apt to think themselves wise enough, as drunken men are apt to think themselves sober enough.
Lord Chesterfield
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| Chris McGinnis and Beth O'Neill |
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www.chrismcginnislive.com
Americas Most Explosive Talk Radio Show
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People are always ready to admit a man's ability after he gets there.
Bob Edwards
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| Pat O'Neill and Donna Gilbert: WPHS 1977 U.S. National Championship Debating Team |
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Patrick Gerard O'Neill
December 2, 1959 - November 24, 2011
Patrick O'Neill, age 51, passed away on Thanksgiving Day after battling bone cancer for the past six years. He now rests in peace with God.
Pat leaves behind Joan, his wife and constant companion for 25 years; his loving son, Alexei; his adoring daughter, Stacey; and his devoted sister, Beth, as well as a large extended family.
Pat was raised in Peekskill, New York, where he proudly became a national debater on his high school team. During a summer debate workshop at Northwestern University, he decided to move to Chicago to study Economics at Northwestern. He later attended the University of Chicago, where he earned an MBA in Finance.
Pat pursued a career in technology consulting, and became a partner at Accenture, working in the United States and in Europe. Upon retiring from Accenture, Pat joined JPMorgan Chase as a Managing Director, where he worked for the remainder of his career.
Pat loved to hike, bike, fish, cook and write. He traveled extensively throughout the world, but most enjoyed visiting our national parks. During Pat's final years, he made beautiful picture books of several of the parks. He always kept a list of places he wanted to see, and proudly checked off the last of the 50 states shortly before he died.
Pat was someone who was easy to love; during his final weeks, dozens of people commented on how he had inspired them with his strength and courage, and how he had changed their lives. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, December 10th at Kenilworth Union Church in Kenilworth, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: The Patrick G. O'Neill Fund for MFH Research, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017.
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Would not the bravest and wisest soul be least disturbed or altered by any outside effect?
Plato. The Republic, ii, 20.
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| Ray Scalone and Billy Haviland |
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You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer.
Frank Zappa
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| 2011 Turkey Bowl - Standing (l-r): Cameron Daros (Robbie's son), Tim Foley, Steve from The Town, Steady Eddie Merra, Chris Littleton; Seated (l-r): Sam Haviland (Billy's son), Robbie (Easy Rider) Daros, Liam Daros (Kenny's son), Billy Haviland, Mike Vallorosi, Mike "Bird" Littleton, Bill Foley, and Kenny Daros |
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It's Turkey Bowl Time!!!
Date: Friday
November 25, 2011
Time: 11:00h
Place: 50 yard line
Walter Panas High Field
Come Watch! Come Play!
Don't Come At All!!
For further details:
Billy Haviland: havilan@optonline.net
J. Susa: 1978@walterpanas1978.com
Lunch at The Stadium Sports Bar and Restaurant to follow game (approx. 1:00 p.m.)
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| Paul DePaoli, Billy Haviland, Mike Perrelle, John Gaccione, Kenny Dahl, Tommy Scordato, Tony Graci, Ray Scalone, Timmy Hogan, Jimmy Fleitz, Rich Mellone |
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Sectional football games have the glory and the despair of war, and when a Texas team takes the field against a foreign state, it is an army with banners.
John Steinbeck
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| Cheryl Gross, Debbie Vargulick, Paul "Dr. No" DePaoli, Danny "Bony A." Arnold: 30th Reunion Pre-Party |
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Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.
R.E. Shay
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| Lindsay Donnelley Lamy and New Hubby |
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| Lisa Donnelley Storms and New Hubby: Lisa and daughter Lindsay were both married in Springtime 2011. Lucky Fellas!! |
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Observe the mother, and take the daughter. Turkish Proverb
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| Lindsay's Vows: This soldier is currently in Iraq. Our Prayers and Gratitude go with him. |
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It is not beauty that bewitches bridegrooms, but nobleness. Greek Proverb
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| Cheryl, Kaitlin and Steve Hamilton. Congratulations to Kaitlin Hamilton: Valedictorian Walter Panas High Class of 2011!! |
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Happy is he that is happy in his children. Spanish Proverb
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| Andy "Dre" Ward: Kickin' it at The Taj Mahal, Agra, India 2011 |
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"'You are drunk Sir Winston, you are disgustingly drunk. 'Yes, Mrs. Braddock, I am drunk. But you, Mrs. Braddock are ugly, and disgustingly fat. But, tomorrow morning, I, Winston Churchill will be sober."
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| Andy "Dre" Ward: Chillin' in China, Great Wall 2011. (Andy was Marco Polo in a previous incarnation, in case you didn't know.) |
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The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. St. Augustine
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| Johnny Gesson |
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"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." Plato
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| Matty Moro |
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Announcing:
"Vintage mid-'70's"
Panas Alumni
2011 Golf Outing
Saturday July 16th
Putnam Golf Course
Contact: Joe Foley jfoley@foleygraphics.com
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| Jerry Kolosky and Richie Mellone |
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It's Turkey Bowl Time!!!
Date: Friday November 26, 2010
Time: 11:00h
Place: Walter Panas High School Field
Be There.
We will be gathering for lunch afterwards at our old standby:
The Stadium Pub and Restaurant
1308 Rte 9
Garrison, NY
1:00 p.m.
contact Billy Haviland for details:
havilan@optonline.net
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There is far more danger in a public monopoly than there is in a private monopoly, for when government goes into business it can always shift its losses to the taxpayer. The Government never really goes into business, for it never makes ends meet, and that is the first requisite of business. It just mixes a little business with a lot of politics, and no one ever gets a chance to find out what is actually going on.
Thomas A. Edison
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| Tommy Scordato |
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Thomas Scordato January 18, 1960 - October 12, 2010.
Thomas Scordato, 50, of Bellefonte, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Born Jan. 18, 1960, in Peekskill, N.Y., he was a son of Joseph Scordato, who survives, and the late Elizabeth Carraher Scordato. He was married to Barbara Kahler, who survives at home. Tom was a graduate of Walter Panas High School and a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He was a sales manager for Champion Energy Services. He was a member of St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Bellefonte. Tom was the head coach for the boy's lacrosse team at Bellefonte Area High School and was one of the founders of the Centre Lacrosse Program. Along with his wife Barbara, he is survived by his three children; Emily, Katharine and Patrick, all at home. He is also survived by two sisters; Joanne Scordato, Betsy Cothren; and two brothers, Paul Scordato and John Scordato. A public visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, from 6-8 p.m., at Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA 16823, with a Wake service at 8 p.m. with Deacon Tom Boldin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 9 a.m., at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA 16823, with Father Valentine J. Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at St John Catholic Cemetery, Bellefonte. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bellefonte Lacrosse Booster Club, c/o B, J. Seyler, 304 Crust Rd., Howard, PA 16841.
Published in Centre Daily Times on October 15, 2010
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"Fake Up The One Hole"
We moved from downtown Peekskill (a one-bedroom apartment above my uncle's deli on Washington Street) to the "burbs" when I was four. It was November. My mom arranged for me to start kindergarten early (I wouldn't turn five until December) at George Washington Elementary School.
I was scared to death. I was four, it was my first day of school, and I had no idea my mom wasn't staying with me. I thought she was starting school, too.
They sat me at a table where the other kids were drawing Thanksgiving turkeys. I made a break for the door and was restrained. The next day I actually made it out of the door but they caught me in the hallway. I tried to escape every day for a long while.
There was a kid at my table who soon became my friend. He was bigger than me, and kind of looked out for me. I remember we both liked to draw dinosaurs. During recess I would run around and around and around the gym or playground, like ricochet rabbit, and he would chase me until we both fell exhausted to the ground, giggling and laughing the whole time. His name was Tommy Scordato. Soon enough I had no interest in trying to escape.
Tommy and I were in the same first-grade class, too. Mrs. Barker, I think, and it was more of the same only better: dinosaurs and recess and giggling and laughter, seemingly, the whole time. And we had so much fun, and probably got in so much trouble, that we were never put in the same class together again.
That was it; they separated us for good. Odd as it seems, I don't remember seeing Tommy at all for the rest of Elementary School. Or even through Middle School. But I never forgot how much fun we had. Never.
Later on, a bunch of us played in the Shrub Oak Little League Football Program. Many starters on the Panas Varsity learned how to play as pee-wees in Shrub Oak.
During the last year of little league, in the 8th grade, I was a running back for "USC". We were playing "Army". The play called for me to take a "fake" handoff from the quarterback, and run into the line to draw off tacklers from the actual ball-carrier. It worked well, and as I ran into the "one-hole" (between the center and left guard) I was immediately tackled hard to the ground by a big guy on defense. Opening my eyes, I found myself looking directly at Tommy Scordato. Our face masks were touching.
"Hey, John" he said, "nice fake". "Hey, Tommy" I said, "nice tackle". And then we began to giggle.
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Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son.
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day.
Oh, take your time don't live too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman, and you'll find love
Please don't forget son, there is someone up above.
And be a simple kind of man,
Be something you love and understand.
Baby be a simple kind of man,
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?
Forget your lust for the rich man's gold,
All that you need is in your soul.
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try,
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied...
Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rest Easy, my Friend. Thank you for your Friendship. You and I will giggle and laugh together again some day.
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You do not ask a tame seagull why it needs to disappear from time to time toward the open sea. It goes, that's all, and it is as simple as a ray of sunshine, as normal as the blue of the sky.
Moitessier. The Long Way
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| Frank "Spanky" Mann, Scott "Neck" Klarer, John Hoser: Deep in the Heart of Texas |
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Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.
Abraham Lincoln
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| Courtesy of Steve Hamilton |
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It is a sublime thing to suffer and be stronger.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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| Courtesy of Steve Hamilton |
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Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Albert Einstein
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| Mr. Terry "Radar" Rancier - 10th Grade History Teacher Extraordinaire |
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius
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Many, Many Thanks to Billy Haviland and Mike Littleton for continuing to organize and run the WPHS '78 Golf Outing and Dinner Bonanza every July for these many years past. It continues to grow in popularity, and like a fine wine (and Billy and Mike themselves) just keeps getting better and better with the passage of time and age.
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| Golf Dinner Thursday July 8, 2010. (Front Row L-R): Rose Calcutti, Miriam Popp, Karen Russo, Debbie Vargulick, Kristie Hearle, Billy Foley, John Gaccione (Middle L-R): Anthony Graci, Kevin Flood, Barry Prine, Mike Littleton, Doug Percesepe, Kenny DaRos (I see you there, Buddy), Joe Quinn. (Back L-R): Billy Haviland, Donna Shelley, Lance "Romance" Poritzky |
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| Donna Shelley, Miriam Popp, Karen Russo, Rose Calcutti |
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| Billy Haviland, Doug DePaoli, John Gaccione |
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| Anthony Graci, Mike Littleton, Joe Quinn |
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| Happy 50th in 2010 (to those of Us born in 1960...) |
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| Anthony Graci, the best hockey player of his day... |
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| My Old Friend Dougie DePaoli |
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A ship in harbor is safe--but that is not what ships were built for.
Admiral Grace Hopper
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Karen Theiss, home briefly
from "Across The Pond",
visits with some Old Friends
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| Karen Theiss, Karen Russo, Lori Starkman |
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| Karen Theiss, Karen Russo, Joe Quinn, Lori Starkman |
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| Karen Russo, Joe Quinn, Karen Theiss |
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When we are debating an issue, loyalty means giving me your honest opinion, whether you think I'll like it or not. Disagreement, at this stage, stimulates me. But once a decision has been made, the debate ends. From that point on, loyalty means executing the decision as if it were your own.
Colin Powell
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Come out and Play!!
Billy Haviland's 2010
Annual
Golf Outing
and
Dinner Bonanza
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
havilan@optonline.net
and/or
Mike Littleton
MJLittleton@aol.com
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It is almost impossible to remember how tragic a place this world is when one is playing golf.
Robert Lynd
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| 1978 WPHS Golf Team (Standing L-R): Eddie Clark, P. Sokolik, J. Colon, K. Bassett, Coach Shrader. Kneeling (L-R): F. Lagoda, R. Boyle, B. Vangor. |
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When people ask me now if I miss coaching UCLA basketball games, the national championships, the attention, the trophies, and everything that goes with them, I tell them this: I miss the practices.
John Wooden
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No man should conceive so vile and base an opinion of the dignity of man's nature , as to think...that the world runneth by chance governed by no divine providence.
Sir Thomas More. Utopia, Book II.
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| L-R: Timmy Hogan, Ralph Fasano, Kevin Flood, Scott Klarer, Kenny Dahl |
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The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.
Thomas A. Edison
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| Christine Bagge |
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He who knows, does not speak; he who speaks, does not know.
Lao Tse
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| Tom McCaffrey |
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There is no such thing as a self-made man. We are made up of thousands of others. Every one who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.
George Matthew Adams
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| Kevin McCague |
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This world is a bridge; pass over it, but build no house there.
Carving over the Gate of the Mosque at Fatehpur Sikri
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Artist
Dave Herman's
Amazing Steel Sculpture Exhibition
ART ExPO 2010
Pier 94
NYC
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| Artist Dave Herman and his amazing stainless steel sculptures at ART Expo 2010 in NYC at Pier 94 |
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| Eileen and Dave Herman, Eddie and Patti Sambrana at Dave's Exhibition: ART Expo March 2010 in NYC at Pier 94 |
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Art is the path of the Creator to his work.
Emerson
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| Pat O'Neill, Patti and Eddie Sambrana at Berghoff's Restaurant, Chicago, March 2010 |
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Glory is never where virtue is not.
French Proverb
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| Kim Boyd |
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Those who are helpmates to all; those who are a sanctuary to all; those men are in the way of heaven.
Hitopadesa, 1, 4.
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| Laurie Hernes |
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Pomp and Circumstance (from the Dictionary of Phrase and Word Origins, 1st ed.):
The phrase pomp and circumstance, which Elgar used as the title of his composition so often heard at high school graduations, comes from the line in Othello: "pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war."
Circumstance comes from two Latin words, circum and stare, and originally meant "standing around". Then it came to mean an event at which large numbers of people were standing around. By Shakespeare's day it meant any formal show or ceremony. This meaning is now archaic.
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| June 23, 1960 - March 2, 2010 |
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Peace in heaven.
Luke xix, 38.
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| My best friends in high school were Diane Nicastro, Rose Calcutti, and Liz Mitchell. I knew then how fun and wonderful these “girls” were but it wasn’t until later in my life that I realized what a precious and rare gift they were as friends. I never found a group like them again. What I remember most about them is that they were some of the funniest, warmest and most genuine people I would ever have the pleasure of meeting. We spent a lot of time together and most of it was spent laughing! These young women were glorious to me! I have now and did then have a particularly tender place in my heart for Diane. While most kids run around in an egocentric state and don’t seem to be able to appreciate their family until after they have grown and left their house, Diane was never like that. She knew way back then how important family is. When I think of us at 14 or 15 years of age I remember clearly how open she was about how much she adored her Father, loved her Mother, and admired her Brother. She talked about them all of the time and was always considerate of them. She would not do things if she thought they would somehow hurt any one of the members of her family. Whenever I was in their home (which was often) you could feel the sincerity in their relationship and you wanted to be part of it. It broke my heart to learn of her passing because I don’t think I ever told her how much she meant to me or how much I admired her family values, her warm sense of humor, and her friendship. I send my deepest prayers and thoughts to her family and look forward to seeing Diane in Heaven one day.
Mary Givens
March 12, 2010
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| L-R: Geneva Stokes, Karen Kearsely, Rosalyn Garrett, Jackie Robillard, Tonta Robinson, Taryol Booker, Michele Bell |
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Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
Groucho Marx
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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 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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| Kenny Dahl |
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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, 1st ed.):
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, J. 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, J. Susa, John Hintze, John Gaccione, Sean Mackey, John King, Timmy Hogan, Kenny DaRos |
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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, J. 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: J. 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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| 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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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 (L-R): John White, J. Susa, TS, Mike Perrelle, Kenny DaRos, Gus Sotillo, Johnny Gesson, John Hintze, Sean Mackey, Paul DePaoli, Billy Haviland, John Gaccione, Rich Mellone, Kenny Dahl, ?, Ray Scalone, Jimmy Fleitz |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Say Wha'?: Graduation Party - Bones' House. L-R: Paul Baisley, ?, ?, Laurie Franz, Ray Scalone, George Vaselekos, Kelly Godridge, Kim Boyd |
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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: c.1978 |
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| Donna Duchene and Janet Kunkel: Wildwood 1978 |
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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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| 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