The meeting was attended by: Gary Roebuck; Harry Malakoff; Jay Gottlieb; Bob Bourne; John Anselmo, Bernie Heller; Arthur Schack; Marc Lubetkin; Barry Levine; Fred Brosowsky; Ron Gutterson; Sy Goldman; Ed Feinberg; and, Phil Radomsky. Barry Levine did an imitation of Mauna Kea, resplendent in an imported 100% silk Hawaiian shirt.

The most surprising event of the meeting was the news that a majority of the LEC members opted to bring their own food to the meeting, causing Jay Gottlieb to cancel his catering plans for the evening. Harry Malakoff, who usually manages to eat the catering leftovers for two to three days after the meeting was forced to make other plans for the rest of the week. The “bring your own” food-fest did however create a great deal of controversy by virtue of the wide range of food brought by the members. Sy Goldman came with a steamed lobster. Gary Roebuck brought his own six-foot hero from Manganero’s.

The meeting began with a moment of silence and a somber tribute to Don Herbert, otherwise known to all of us as “Mr. Wizard”, the 1950’s and 1960’s television icon who inspired many of us to pursue careers in the sciences. Mr. Herbert’s demise, at the age of 89, resulted from a freakish accident when the rubber band, holding a straightened paper clip to a “D” cell battery, snapped, sending the straightened paper clip directly into his heart! We will miss you Mr. Wizard. “Nam et ipsa scientias potestas est”.

We are pleased to report that Bob Bourne’s extensive report comparing various catering possibilities for the Friday night reunion event is now available on DVD for you viewing pleasure. For the special low package price of $29.95 you can obtain the DVD, a sleeping mask and earplugs, shipping and handling extra. Send your orders to: somnambulism.com.

“We are pleased to report that Bob

Bourne’s extensive report comparing

catering possibilities for the Friday night

reunion event is now available on DVD.”

It is with great pride that we report that our own Arthur Schack was the presiding Justice in the recent case of the man whose dog (“Spartacus”) was lost when his van was vandalized. Spartacus, a pure bred mastiff, was captured by NYC animal authorities and placed in a shelter where, in accordance with NYC law, as a stray, it was scheduled to be neutered! With great wisdom and heart-felt compassion, Artie Schack ruled that there was no evidence that Spartacus was Jewish, and accordingly, what the Lord giveth no man shall take away. Justice Schack was later heard to say that his extensive experience with the LEC members made him extremely qualified to decide this case. (New York City v. Spartacus; 320NYS3rd23).

It was reported that payments for the Reunion events have been pouring in from the Alumni. Please don’t hesitate; seating is limited; send in your checks before you get “shut out”! The meeting was spent stuffing five inch wide notices for the next reunion into four inch wide envelopes.

Go see “The Glory Days” exhibit currently at The Museum of the City of New York www.mcny.org; 103rd Street and 5th Avenue; Closed Mondays, a celebration of baseball in New York City from 1947 to 1957. Those of you who remember “The Catch”, or Don Larson’s perfect game, or the Dodgers winning their first World Series in 1955, take your kids and “qvell”.

“The entertainment committee reported

that Elton John was unavailable, having

committed to the Shmulowitz bar mitzvah

that weekend at Leonard’s of Great Neck.”

Our next meeting will be held on August 29, 2007. And remember, in the words of Abraham Lincoln: “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him”. Have a safe and happy summer and wear sunscreen!
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LEC Members Andrij and George with Keith

April 27th, 2011: The 119th consecutive meeting of the Stuyvesant High School Class of ’62 Local Events Committee was successfully held on April 27th, 2011 at Harry Malakoff’s magnificent penthouse apartment high above the streets of Chelsea. Thank you Harry! Present at our meeting were: Bernie Heller; Sy Goldman; Harry Malakoff; Barry Levine; John Anselmo; Ron Gutterson; Mark Lubetkin; Donald Nussbaum; Mark Scher; Alan Dombrow; Jay Gottlieb; Michael Marmor and Andrij Szul. Pizza was served.

As this was Mike Marmor’s first LEC meeting, the usual initiation procedures took place. The meeting began after the girls left and the donkey was loaded on the truck. Mark Scher, having recently returned from Xian, China, brought us a number of cartons of sumptuous take-out food. Bernie Heller was unanimously elected to represent the Class of ’62 at the royal wedding of Prince William and the lovely Kate. Don’t forget to bring your camera Bernie, and say “hi” to the Queen for us. Barry Levine’s chairing of the meeting in Gary Roebuck’s absence was challenged by a disgruntled Sy Goldman, who is unhappy with the 50th Reunion dates and venues. Sy demanded that Barry produce his birth certificate. Barry deftly parried Sy’s objections by playing “Born in the U.S.A.” by Springsteen. The 50th reunion venue committee is consideringe Nobu, the Japanese restaurant for one of the reunion events, with an extra special discounted price for glow-in-the dark sushi.

SAVE THE DATE! Our 50th Reunion is planned for Friday night, May 4th, 2012 through Sunday, May 6th, 2012. John Anselmo reported on securing SPQR for our Friday night meet, greet and eat dinner event. You may remember that we have been to SPQR for Friday night of our 45th Reunion to rave reviews.

For Saturday morning, Harry Malakoff will attempt to secure the assembly of the Old Stuyvesant High School building for our traditional, popular and innovative “open mike” session where our alumni regale us with their fondest high school memories. Given that our memories are not quite what they used to be, it is anticipated that the “open mike” session will be very brief.

Harry again reported to us about his negotiations with “Harbour Lights” restaurant for our Saturday night prom event. We will take over the entire restaurant, which has a spectacular terrace view of the Brooklyn Bridge – bring your cameras.

The reunion committee is attempting to add a tour of the new Stuyvesant High School building to our reunion week-end activities, but we have been advised that the school administration is not open to the idea. We will continue to pursue the matter. Finally, as we are planning a spring time reunion, perhaps an outdoor event at the estate of one of our alumni is a possibility?

“Bernie Heller was unanimously elected to

represent the Class of ’62 at the royal wedding

of Prince William and the lovely Kate.”

Grand Poobah Gary Roebuck reports having heard from both Warren Safter and Steve Freundlich, who both are planning to attend our 50th Reunion. Steve reports that he is currently spending his second year in Mombasa, Kenya with his wife Barbara.

Best wishes to all. We hope to hold our next meeting sometime in June– if you expect to be in New York City, please let us know.
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LEC Zoology Field Trip, 2008

November 17th, 2010: The 117th consecutive meeting of the Stuyvesant High School Class of ’62 Local Events Committee (and the first since January 13th, 2010) was successfully held on November 17th, 2010 at the Ukrainian East Village restaurant. The home of Harry Malakoff is no longer available for our meetings due to our failure to return the dime Harry lost at a previous meeting. By the way, belated congratulations to Harry for successfully brokering the new Fairway Supermarket deal in Pelham. Upon inquiry, Harry said “It’s a lot better than delivering those grocery orders – the tips sucked!” Present at our meeting were: Gary Roebuck; Harry Malakoff; Barry Levine; John Anselmo; Mark Lubetkin; Donald Nussbaum; Joel Wittman; Bernie Heller; and Alan Dombrow. Due to heightened security concerns, fully body scanners were in place at the entrance to the restaurant. Those who refused to walk through the body scanner were subjected to a full body pat-down. Barry Levine opted for the full body pat down three separate times and once again upon leaving the restaurant! As the meeting took place a mere two weeks after Halloween, the members were asked to attend in their Halloween attire. Borscht and pierogies were served. Due to the recently reported link between the use of Viagra and hearing loss, the meeting was held while using a bullhorn.

Plans for our 50th reunion were discussed. Unfortunately, Lutece will not be available on the date we needed it. We are in need of someone with sufficient computer expertise to handle our class lists and news. If you can help, please contact Gary Roebuck. There was also an intense discussion of Medicare coverage plans.

“Sy demanded that Barry produce

his birth certificate. Barry deftly

parried Sy’s objections by playing

‘Born  in the USA’ by Springsteen.”

In our continuing effort to recreate the memories of 1962, you are all requested to send your gym locker combinations to Stan Mandell. (See *** Notes below) Speaking of Stan, his wife Diana has had her fourth letter to the editor of The New York Times published in the edition of January 16, 2010. Upon inquiry, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr., the publisher of the Times, insisted that he will get to the bottom of the missed delivery of the newspaper to the Mandell household. Under intensive questioning, the 16 year old delivery boy on the Mandell route, a Bellevue High School junior whose name is being withheld, between sobs admitted that on occasion, he intentionally tossed the newspaper in the bushes due to an inadequate Christmas gift.

We need your help! In preparation for our 50th reunion, the LEC is attempting to recreate our official homeroom classes. Those of you who are reading this are among the 100 most intelligent and handsome graduates of the Class of ’62. We are counting on you to send us the name of your home room official class teacher and the names of your classmates. Please send what you remember of your homeroom classmates and teachers to Stan at sman415@comcast.net. As always, location of missing classmates, news of the current events in your lives and address changes should be sent to Gary at braces1@optonline.net.

Best wishes to all for a happy Thanksgiving holiday! We hope to hold our next meeting in January, at a place to be determined.
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***Notes:

My Stuyvesant lock combination was 36-6-32 — truly an hourglass figure — and would you believe that I still have, and use that padlock today!
Les Martin, ’62

On the last day of school in, I believe, my Junior year, I was cleaning out my locker and noticed an empty locker with the door open and a locked padlock hanging on it.  I walked over and just gave the dial a couple of random spins…. and it opened!  I took the padlock home and spoke with Keith Schafer (our resident lock picker).  By careful drilling of a hole in the back of the lock, Keith was able to determine the combination of the lock… it was
36-24-36.  I used that lock in my senior year.       Janius Eyerman ’62    jan.eyerman@usa.ne

Please pass along to Stan that my locker combination was 36-24-36.     Art Heyderman

The other amazing thing is that almost all of the locker combinations sent me were the same, or very close: 36-24-36. There was a also small percentage which sent: 38-24-36. Go figure. Editor, Stan Mandell