Dear classmates of soooooo long ago,
I've been living in Reno, Nv. (biggest little city) since 1975--soooooo far away. So I don't get to Chicago often, even though I still have some cousins there. The last time I was there was maybe eight years ago. I'm not sure if I'll make it this year (though I did go to the 30th reunion with my stroke afflicted husband who subsequently died). My very best friend in high school was Faith Pollack who lived near me (not in Rogers Park) and she is now deceased. Anyway, I still have covid concerns and am cautious. But I wish everyone a wonderful time and thank the organizers for continuing to try to keep us together.
I'm retired and support women and seniors in our community. I was a big traveller. I have 9 grandchildren from my 3 children--2 doctor daughters and a successful son. So, if I don't see you, have a wonderful time and maybe I'll catch up with you another time.
My best,
Helaine Schaffner Greenberg
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Daniel Neuman
Posted on the 2022-04-12 at 20:00
I only attended Senn my last two years as earlier I was at the Chicago Jewish Academy. I also didn't make the 50th reunion, but perhaps I can make the 60th in August.
I've been in Los Angeles (at UCLA) since 1995, and before that, at the University if Washington in Seattle from 1980 and earlier at Dartmouth from 1971-80. I did fieldwork in India numerous times, and have been in university administration since the mid-1980s.
Chicago is a distant memory as I haven't lived there since 1963! But now as our cohort begins to approach their 8th decade, it is time to say hello once again and extend my very best wishes to all of you fellow classmates.
I hope to see some of you in August.
Dan
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John Wheeler
Posted on the 2017-04-16 at 20:00
I would have been in this class had we not moved from Stewart School in 1953. At Stewart I had Mrs Hefferman and Mc Crackin in 4th grade, Mrs Cramer in 3rd, Mrs Rupe in 2nd, Gaspar in 1st and Mrs Cornell in Kg. I still have my 16 inch softball, restiched. Best wishes to the friends I once had.
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Judith Dobkin
Posted on the 2016-09-01 at 20:00
indeed, it was a GREAT reunion! on to the 60th? & please all stay healthy!
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Mickey Malitz
Posted on the 2016-07-24 at 20:00
Thank you to the reunion committee......It was very well organized and lots of fun.....It was so nice to see all of our classmates and catch up on their lives....Everybody was very friendly and warm and welcoming.....
Marcello's was perfect...Great location, delicious food and nice atmosphere.....
You did an amazing job of making this a very special reunion....
Looking forward to the 60th....
Thanks again,
Mickey Ross Malitz
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Ira Weiss
Posted on the 2016-07-04 at 20:00
Our Senn Class of \'61 Reunion affirmed what has been widely known for half a century: we are so fortunate to have had wonderful classmates!
Thanks to a Reunion Committee that worked beyond limits of the law to assure that our weekend together would be a great success.
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Howard Kirshenbaum
Posted on the 2016-07-04 at 20:00
Really looking forward to see the group again.
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Susan Bacher Fox
Posted on the 2011-07-31 at 20:00
I want to thank the reunion committeee for the wonderful job they did to make our 50th an unforgetable event! Kudos to all of you! My only wish was that there had been more time to talk to more of my classmates. The time together just flew by! I would like to suggest that we don\'t wait another 10 years for the next reunion, for obvious reasons. How about a 55th reunion? I would volunteer to be on the committee and would love to help from afar if need be.
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Stephanie Slaughter
Posted on the 2011-07-24 at 20:00
My mom, Paula Faye graduated with you all. I am so glad that Fran let me know about this website. I enjoyed seeing pictures of the school she attended. Thank you for remembering her on your memorial list. She has 2 beautiful grandchildren and two children who miss her terribly. She was an amazing mom!
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Michael Hesser
Posted on the 2011-07-18 at 20:00
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Judy Stein Wolfberg
Posted on the 2011-07-13 at 20:00
I thoroughly enjoyed our reunion. The committee did a splendid job in every last detail. My sincere gratitude to everyone involved.
I do have a suggestion for our next reunion (G-d willing): Sing the Senn song (I don\'t know if this was done because my ride and I left shortly after dinner). Also, now that we\'re in the age of high-tech, include the bio on Dr. Nicholas Senn, available from Google. I found it to be very interesting and I\'m sure others will, too.
Thank you all again, for a wonderful evening.
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Karen Coleman
Posted on the 2011-07-12 at 20:00
The reunion activities were fabulous! I was so happy to see "old" friends again and reminisce. The tour of Senn was a bonus and very nostalgic. I wish to thank every member of the planning committee and those who helped them for a truly wonderful event. Your hard work, even though you say it was fun, really paid off. I can\'t believe that Roberta actually still had my goodies bag from the 40th. I went home with a booty of goodies.......goody,goody.
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Mary Lou McCarron
Posted on the 2011-07-05 at 20:00
What a wonderful public education we received. I feel so lucky to be a graduate of the class of 1961 Senn High school!
Look forward to seeing all of you.
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Natalie Colitz Cohen
Posted on the 2011-07-03 at 20:00
What a special, talented class we were. We were more than we ever knew. Reconnecting will be fun this weekend.
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Arthur Bushkin
Posted on the 2011-06-21 at 20:00
Unfortunately, I\'ve had a change in plans and will not be able to attend. Hi to all and have fun!
Art
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Mike Quinn
Posted on the 2011-06-20 at 20:00
Had hoped to make the reunion this year, but family obligations and visitors from afar will make it impossible. Been in CA for over 30 years now, but still miss Chicago (particularly the pizza). Great site and good people that I\'d like to see again. Maybe next time...
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Mickey Ross Malitz
Posted on the 2011-06-05 at 20:00
Thanks to the committee. You have done an amazing job organizing the reunion weekend.... The website is great....Looking forward to seeing everybody...
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HOWARD GOSSAGE
Posted on the 2011-06-05 at 20:00
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REUNION. GOOD JOB ON WEB SITE.
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Sherry Lipkin Fishman
Posted on the 2011-06-04 at 20:00
Dear Committee Members,Thank you all for the extraordinary effort you have put into creating the reunion. I have many family members in Chicago so will miss the pizza party and the tour of Senn, However I will be seeing all who are attending Saturday evening and I am so looking forward to it.I didn\'t include lots of information about my life, but it has included teaching English, Drama and journalism, counseling in the schools, then a private practice specializing in chronic illness and disability, becoming an adjunct professor at 3 Portland colleges, about the issues of chronic illness. Now retired I write, volunteer on several Boards, and work a great deal within the Jewish Community of Portland, and as a proponent of the Arts. My husbanc is an Enviromental Consultant. Our lives are full with family, outdoor activities, theater, travel and gardening. And Life deals difficulties too. Who among us at our age has been spared loss and other causes of grief? But it\'s still a wonderful life.
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David Zemel
Posted on the 2011-06-03 at 20:00
Hi fellow graduates... I do know some of you, although I can\'t imagine your remembering me. At Senn, all I wanted to do was to learn and read and learn some more. Shy, backward and overweight, I had no notions about high school being an important time for me. I considered it an extension of grammar school, mandated by law. I was promoted into your class for perhaps a semester, perhaps a year; I don\'t remember exactly. The principal (Dr. Admunson?) wanted me to leave Senn even sooner because I had accumulated an exceptional number of hours. I didn\'t want to leave Senn because it was a comfortable place for me. The AP teachers were clever, talented teachers... I was at the last class reunion and saw a few people I knew. I suppose it was to my disadvantage that I was promoted into your class, where I knew so few people. Nevertheless, my best and longest-lasting friend is on the Website. Though my body has become older, for better or worse, I remain mentally about the same age as when I entered Senn. This is very good for creative work, but to my disadvantage when it comes to social skills. Oh, well... Enjoy. Best to you all, David
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judy rabin pinsky
Posted on the 2011-04-05 at 20:00
How wonderful this is going to be. I can\'t wait to see everyone. This committe should be proud of the work they\'ve done. We are all so very lucky.
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Norma Granat Libman
Posted on the 2011-03-02 at 19:00
This will be fun! Can\'t wait to see everyone in July!
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Karl Sonkin
Posted on the 2011-02-05 at 19:00
Finally convinced my 16-year-old to visit Chicago in July; hopefully, she\'ll hang with the relatives while I hang with the Sennites.
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Harvey Schneider
Posted on the 2011-01-21 at 19:00
Here\'s a real blast from the past. What happened to all the NORMANS & SAXONS. Where are they all today?
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Harvey Berliner
Posted on the 2011-01-21 at 19:00
Sorry that I will miss the great event but I will be in Israel at the time. Hope that everybody has a good time meeting old friends. If you are in Honolulu in the next few years, contact me.
Harvey
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Harvey Schneider
Posted on the 2011-01-20 at 19:00
Looking forward to seeing y\'all this summer at the reunion. Bravo to the reunion committee for the great job they are doing. I definitely will hire them again for the next reunion. Y\'all are invited to stop and say hello the very next time you pass thru North Carolina.
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Judy Stein Wolfberg
Posted on the 2011-01-20 at 19:00
I love every bit of this website (or whatever it\'s called). As always, the committee has done a really fantastic job. BRAVO!
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Rosalind Pollack
Posted on the 2010-12-28 at 19:00
How did the time pass so fast?
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Gail Sanders-Luckman
Posted on the 2010-12-12 at 19:00
How old did you say we are? I wouldn\'t miss it.
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Mike Goldberg
Posted on the 2010-12-08 at 19:00
Life is good. and I hope many of our classmates are mot lazy and saying who needs it. Get up off your butt and enjoy our 50th reunion. Dress up and show us what you got. It will be fun and we will make it fun. Happy holidays Mike Goldberg
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Mike Goldberg
Posted on the 2010-12-08 at 19:00
life is good Mike Goldberg
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Lilyan (Forman) Woolery
Posted on the 2010-12-08 at 19:00
Thanks to those that have put this website together and early.
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Judith dobkin
Posted on the 2010-12-06 at 19:00
I wouldn\'t miss it!
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Howard Kirshenbaum
Posted on the 2010-11-24 at 19:00
This looks great. Hope to see lots of you in the summer. Nice location. We\'ll be able to walk.
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Eileen Turetzky Ruzeck
Posted on the 2010-11-19 at 19:00
Hope to see you all in July. Great job on website.
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Rita Magnuson Olson
Posted on the 2010-11-19 at 19:00
Thank you committee. I know much is involved in getting such a large group together. We will DEFINITELY need name tags in order to recognize each other. Looking forward to the event.
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Sheldon Weinstein
Posted on the 2010-11-19 at 19:00
The committee is doing a wonderful job....much thanks. Looking forward to a great time.
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Arthur Bushkin
Posted on the 2010-11-18 at 19:00
Thanks to all who are making this possible. I\'m looking forward to attending the weekend. Like many of us, I hope that the name tags are in BIG type.
Art
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Ken Silvers
Posted on the 2010-11-18 at 19:00
How did we get this old?
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rena fryde dolins
Posted on the 2010-11-16 at 19:00
Thanks to all the commitee people that are working hard to make our 50th memorable
Looking forward to coming back to Chicago for the reunion.
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Arn Lieberman
Posted on the 2010-11-16 at 19:00
Looking forward to seeing everybody!
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daniel anschel
Posted on the 2010-11-16 at 19:00
Looking forward to a fun weekend. Thanks to the committee for all your hard work putting this reunion together
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Ira Kushnir
Posted on the 2010-11-15 at 19:00
Thanks for planning our 50th reunion. I\'ll definitely make the trip up to Chicago for the celebration.
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Jeffrey Korman
Posted on the 2010-11-14 at 19:00
I\'m looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Joel Ruben
Posted on the 2010-11-12 at 19:00
Look forward to coming back to Chicago. Thanks to the committee for making the effort to prepare for this reunion.
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Gary Pines
Posted on the 2010-11-12 at 19:00
Am ready to celebrate 50 years. I applaud the Committee for making this happen and opening the communication channels with this wonderful website. Thanks.
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Iris Cohn
Posted on the 2010-11-11 at 19:00
GREAT JOB on the website! Thanks to the reunion committe for the many, many hours it takes to pull off this event. Looking forward to seeing everyone and to a fun weekend. Iris
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Sherwin DeGraff
Posted on the 2010-11-11 at 19:00
Hello to all hope to see you at the reunion.
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Helaine Schaffner Greenberg
Posted on the 2010-11-11 at 19:00
Good luck on your major undertaking. I\'m sure it will be memorable.
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Michael Hesser
Posted on the 2010-11-11 at 19:00
Sounds like a FANTASTIC weekend.Thanks again to the committee.
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Karen Coleman
Posted on the 2010-11-10 at 19:00
I missed the 40th and really, really regretted it. I\'m sooooo looking forward to the 50th and seeing everyone again.
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Sharon Cooper
Posted on the 2010-11-10 at 19:00
Looking forward to seeing everyone.Sharon
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Leslie Harris
Posted on the 2010-11-10 at 19:00
It seems as if you are putting together a fun-filled week-end. Thanks for your hard work!
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Marilyn(Lyn Kenig)Cohen
Posted on the 2010-10-28 at 20:00
Great to see website-looking forward to seeing everyone next summer. Marilyn
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susan bacher
Posted on the 2010-10-28 at 20:00
Looking forward to seeing everyone next July. Hope we get a fabulous turnout. Spread the word....
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Sandra Sohn Jaffe
Posted on the 2010-10-28 at 20:00
Looking forward to seeing the web site progress and of course, seeing everyone next year.
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Ron Lichtenstein
Posted on the 2010-10-27 at 20:00
Looking forward to this gathering!
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Terry Slotnick
Posted on the 2010-10-27 at 20:00
Looking forward to all thats planned. Always good to see old friends.