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Class of 64 Store
click on the "S"


At the store, you'll find hats, t-shirts, mugs, etc.
with the Solvay "S". Some with the highly coveted "Class of 1964"
distinction.
All proceeds will be donated to the SHS Class of
1964 Scholarship Fund.
Class of 1964 Store
Cafepress.com allows anyone to create a "store".
It offers several products (t-shirts, hats, etc.) that can be customized.
I added the Solvay High "S" and in some cases, "class of 64" or "'64".
It's legit and, should you indulge, any
proceeds will go
to the Class of 64 Scholarship Fund. Cafepress provides a 30 day guarantee on
all the products.
Most of the items have a plain "S." The baseball
cap has an S with "'64" in the center of it. The basket cap has an S
with "Class of 1964" in the center. Enjoy!
The link is above or go to
http://cafepress.com/shs64
| The proverbial disclaimer:
I have not viewed any of the actual products, but would be interested
in feedback from anyone who does. --Russ |
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Class Wisdom and Thoughts
From Gale Prosser Shuba (1/9/05)
TO THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's.......
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank
while they carried us.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing and didn't get tested for
diabetes.
Then after that trauma, our baby cribs were covered with bright
colored lead-based paints.
We had no
childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when
we rode our bikes, we had no helmets.
As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags.
Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a
special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE
actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, bread and butter and drank soda pop with sugar in it,
but we weren't overweight because WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE
PLAYING!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we
were back when the streetlights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day. And we were O.K.
We would spend
hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the
hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the
bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at
all, no 99 channels on cable, no video tape movies, no surround
sound, no cell phones, no personal computers, no internet or
internet chat rooms.........WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and
found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones a nd teeth and there were
no lawsuits from these accidents.
We made up games with sticks and tennis balls and ate worms and
although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many
eyes, nor did the worms live in us forever.
We rode bikes
or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang
the bell, or just walked in and talked to them!
Little league
had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't
had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard
of. They actually sided with the law!
This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem
solvers and inventors ever!
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned
HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL!
And YOU are one of them. CONGRATULATIONS! Please pass this on
to others who have had the luck to grow up as kids. . . .
Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors,
doesn't it?!
Dear Paula, Russ and
Dan, I'm glad to hear that you are updating [class records]. Thank you
for putting forth the time and effort from your busy lives to keep our
group together. I am the only one of my friends who is lucky enough
to still have this kind of contact with my high school class. I'm
sorry to say I will not be able to attend the reunion, but I'm hoping to
still be around for the next one. Hopefully it will not be scheduled on
a major holiday. My best to all, Janis
Janis Friedli,
March 2004
Well, let me tell you - from very personal experience - a death is not
an easy thing to accept - especially one as quick as Paul's or my sons-
in an instant - one phone call - if it be from here or from 900 miles
away can change your life.
So,
my friends - enjoy your children, grandchildren (if you are fortunate to
have them) and your family - because someday, sometime you may not get
to say I Love you or a final goodbye until it is too late---
Dorothy
Macabelli, February 2004
I went to the calling hours last night as
well. I talked with Paula and Noz and Rick Kosakowski. I
also saw Moose Maestri who said he's coming to the dinner with his
bride...Thank God for our health and state of mind as no one knows what
tomorrow will bring. [A little clip of the serious side of Todisco.]
Joe Todisco, February 2004
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NEWS
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The
Race is On

Judith LaManna does it again
A flash-back
- our `60s experiences, forward - and how our lives may have directed us
politically. Fast read. Good conversations, good food, good friends.
for info go to
www.chasinghillary.com
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Judith LaManna Rivette,
a writer, attorney and labor
arbitrator,
is also the author of
the best selling anecdotal
histories
Solvay Stories,
Solvay Stories II,
and
State Fair Stories.
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Oh,
How Upstate Enterprises
200
Old Liverpool Road
Liverpool,
NY 13088
www.solvaystories.com
$20
plus $4 shipping
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(6/25/06)
2006 Scholarship Drive
Nets over $4,000
Hello to everyone and all the ships at sea!
Pete Alberti and I were proud to be the presenters at the awards ceremony
at Solvay High and represent all the class of 1964. The recipients of the
two $1500.00 scholarships were Brian Goodrich and Nicole Fall. Again it
amazes me that we’ve given away $18,000.00 over the past six years and
it’s truly something to be proud of. Thanks to all who donated and to
those that didn’t, jump ON board! It’s a wonderful feeling to help young
people realize their dream and every dollar helps.
Love and kisses to all,
Joe and Pete
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Scholarship Winners
Announced
Two
Solvay High School seniors receive the Class of 1964 Scholarships for
2006:
Nicole Fall: Granddaughter of John Fall and Nancy Gettino (cousin
of Joe and Tony Fall)
Brian Goodrich: (Trying to determine if he is related to Karen
Goodrich who graduated with us).
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Classmates Found
Karen Goodrich
(somewhere in AZ)
Karen,
you didn't leave your e-mail address! Send, please.
and
Gladys
Palacio Radetti
from
my old stompin' grounds, Houston
(see
roster for Gladys' email)
Welcome back to the Class of '64
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Quick Recap of 40th from Dan Scaia
Photos
(photos from Dan Carter)
You are probably wondering why you haven't heard from
me as to what happened at the Reunion....no excuse!
The Reunion started on time at 6:00pm Saturday evening. Tom Barnes was
the first to arrive. He wore the same flannel shirt that he wore
at the 37th Reunion.
The best way to summarize the event is..."it was alot of fun. Lot
of old stories and many new ones to add to the list, new memories were
created, we talked about the old days and we talked about the present,
we danced (some more than others), we sang, and we had a few toast to
various topics.
Dave Noce donated all of the wine for the event. Someone
anonymously donated all of the beer....thanks so much to both Dave
and ??????. Much appreciated.
Marilyn Alberti shared her thoughts on "where 40 years has gone"
and John Maestri had a few words on the "Solvay Experience".
Joe Todisco and I told a few jokes...some good some bad...John
Waters told a cute story about a "genie" and Patti Pasco Greco
and Joey Greco told everyone how nice it was to be married for 37 years.
Judith Lamanna addressed the group on her upcoming second release of
Solvay Stories and how we can submit "stories" to be mentioned in
Version 2. Frank Lamanna was there but optioned not to talk...it
was great seeing Frank...hadn't seen him in 40 years.
Hadn't seen a few people in 40 years...i.e. Mary Lee Castellini and
Evelyn Ranalli....Mary Lee came in from the Eastern Shore of Maryland
and Evelyn from Virginia.
Others came a long way also:(Hope I didn't forget anyone!)
Marilyn Alberti-NH
Dan Carter-DC
Marlene Dabrowski-VA
Geraldine Fiorito-MD
Stephanie Kiskman-NM
Don Maestri-CA
Sandy Streib-FL
John Waters-FL
Others came from outside of the Central NY Region:
John Cottrell-Rochester
Mary Anne Jerome-Niagara Falls
Frank Lamanna-Rochester
Frank Nizer-Rensselaer
Judith Van Nostrand-Buffalo
Bob Zajac-Slingerland(Albany)
We had rented the Tyrol Club until midnight....at midnight the manager
turned a few of the lights on to indicate that the party was over. At
12:20am he turned a few more lights on as the remaining members of the
Class paid little to no attention to the first "enlightment"....we just
kept singing, dancing and laughing. At 12:40am the manager turned all of
the lights on in the place...we didn't lose a beat....we kept singing,
dancing and laughing. At 1:00am the manager called me aside and said.
"One more song...that's it."
At 1:00am we move the party to Denny's for breakfast...Todisco,
Patti Pasco and Joe, Jean Orbino and Jack, Jerry Armani, Marilyn
Alberti, Pete Alberti and Martha, Don Maestri, Eli Mae, Paula, Don
Maestri, Bob Zajac, Lou Bellotti, Kathy Franceschetti, Linda and
myself....who did I miss? Left Denny's had 2:45am....exhausted!
At breakfast, Martha, Pete Alberti's date, friend, etc., leaned over the
table and indicated that she was very impressed that at the Reunion
we sang the alma mater....she was more impressed that we ALL knew
the WORDS after 40 years. She said that she graduated from Henniger
and had no idea what the words to her alma mater were.....WE ALL KNEW
THE WORDS. In addition we knew the words to the "fight song" that
followed..."You take the S out of East Syracuse, you take the OL out
of L'pool, the VA out of B'ville and the Y from North Syracuse and you
put them all together with some spirit and some fight and you get the
best Team in the League Solvay High.....amazing...WE KNEW ALL THE
WORDS.....Sandy Streib even gave us a cheer after that....Martha said,
"Amazing...YOU KNEW ALL THE WORDS." It was all part of the
Solvay Experience...the Class of 1964 is Amazing.
More words to follow within the next few days. I am in the process of
writing a letter to the Scholarship Winners with the names of
those members of the Class of 1964 who have contributed to the
Scholarship Fund....you still have time to contribute...
Yes Martha...."WE KNEW ALL THE WORDS!"
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Gary Bielak:
Progress & Appeal
Gary Bielak is making progress. It has been difficult to get information
from him as he now has to pay for his own call, historically he has been
calling Donna DelVecchio on a regular basis. As a result of the last
committee meeting it was suggested that we ask members of the Class to
send Gary pre-paid phone cards so that he can stay in contact with his
family and the Class of 1964.
If you are interested send the cards to:
Gary Bielak
The Shore Winds
425 Reach Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
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Search Engines Place Solvay High Class of
64 on Top of List Running a search for "Solvay High" on
Google.com or Yahoo (as reported by Don Maestri) results in our website
being placed at the top of the list. No feeble accomplishment.
With all that exposure, it would be nice to have some updated material
on the class or classmates. Please send any information, photos,
etc. to rgraziano@sprynet.com
(you are assured of absolutely no anonymity).
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Reunion Photos
06/20/01: Thanks to Pete
Alberti, we have a slew of photos from the reunion. Check 'em
out. Click the title above or go
Photo Index/37th Reunion/Photos. If you
have any photos/scans that you'd like to share with the rest of the class,
e-mail them to Russ Graziano to
rgraziano@sprynet.com or mail
photos to 1351 Rolling Oaks Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188. I'll scan
and return the photos ==================
Photo Index
The
Photo Index
page will take you to all the different photo pages. Give it a try.
Most photos will appear as thumbnails.
You may agree that the pages look better and, hopefully, should load
faster. You can click on a thumbnail to enlarge a photo then click
the Back button on your browser to return to the previous page.
As you can see, I've also reorganized the site.
Hopefully this presents a cleaner forum and makes it easier to find your
way around. As always, your comments
are welcome. --Russ
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Events/Requests
New or Revised Emails
(go to
Classmate Information/Class
Roll Call for a complete
list of known e-mail addresses)
Genie
Angelone
(revised
10/30/04)
Jerry Armani
(05/7/05)
Adele Balduzzi
(revised
11/18/04)
Frank Brostek
(revised 3/28/05)
Rita DeJohn
(1/7/05)
Maria Irene Figueiredo
(added 11/17/04)
Linda Franchini
(revised 4/16/05)
Russ Graziano
(revised 11/12/04)
Tony Komuda
(revised 4/16/05)
Gladys Palacio Radetti
(added 10/22/04)
Sue Sauda
(revised 5/14/05) John Waters
(revised 8/6/05)
Go to
email addresses for current listings.
No Current Email Known:
Vicky Mentz Bresadola
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