Update 10-21-03


Hi,

Still haven't heard from Emily Kleinman Schreiber, about her class's 60th birthday party and her take on Forest's 50th Anniversary. But here's a report from Steve Gootzeit:
Jay Berliner and I went to the Forest Road reunion. There were about 100 alums there as well as Messrs. Cid and Kaufman, neither of whom remembered me. The only other classmate Jay and I spotted was Mike (Flomp) Floyd. Booker Gibson also showed up (I think his wife taught there at one time).
Jay and I joined the guided tour with the principal (a six-year veteran), which began promptly despite the fact that there were only about a dozen people at the "starting point." After ten minutes, it was just Jay, the principal, and I (I think Jay was getting nervous -- he kept asking where the classroom closets were, that he used to be locked into). We actually visited every classroom.
Amazingly, all the original tile is still in the boys' rooms, as well as the original PA speakers in each classroom. There are two new wings (which were dedicated at a ceremony with local politicians), including a new library. The old library (new in the 1956 expansion) is now a science center.
The school was very well kept and the classrooms look great. We were told the class size is from 18-26, which I think is around the size it was way back when. Total enrollment is just over 300.
The basketball backboards are no longer parallel to the windows of the classrooms, as a precaution against broken windows (not us, of course).
All in all, a good experience. I still have to figure out who the man was with the "Class of 1951" badge -- since the school was built in 1953.

Other news of old -- and new -- times, from Barnet Kellman: first of all, I’m very reassured by Alan Finder’s posting regarding the Belmonts. Glad I’m not going completely crazy.
Next, last weekend, I had a real treat: my wife Nancy and I attended the wedding of Steven Ross, Sam’s son. Sam and Judy Ross were there, of course, as well as Scott Weinger – Elliott’s son. Also present were Nancy and Richie Lobell. I haven’t seen Rich since 1965, so that was a real kick. All looked terrific and were great fun to be with.
Also, I’d love to hear more about the Forest Road reunion... Mr. Kaufman? Mrs. Agree? Who was there?

Newer news, from Martha Morenstein: last Thursday, I went to Mary Sipp-Green's opening at the gallery in Soho. Her paintings are absolutely beautiful -- evocative, rich, and warm and serene. And, of course, it was lovely to see the artist herself and chat with her. And you can quote me on this. Take care.

Future news, from Robin Seder Cottmeyer: speaking of Rock & Roll, please notify the gang in and around the New York City area (as well as those willing to travel) that a wonderful Beatles impersonation group known as "Tribute 64" will be at Carnegie Hall, January 9th and 10th, 2004. Last year was their first visit to that venue, and they performed to a sell-out crowd. Not only do they look like the real thing, their sound is FABulousl! I've seen them twice and plan to be in attendance on Saturday, January 10th, screaming and singing along (just like at Shea Stadium). Do I sound like a groupie or what?!?! My promise to all who are thinking about going -- you'll REALLY have a blast!
Perhaps we can plan a pre-concert get-together. Interested parties, please e-mail me at: rcottmeyer@earthlink.net P. S. Tickets are on sale now (212-247-7800 or http://www.carnegiehall.org/).

Finally, from Booker Gibson: I was stationed in Salina, Kansas about 1953, when I was in the Air Force, and I don't remember meeting many smart people left over from 1895. Nevertheless, last week, a college buddy sent me this final examination taken by eighth grade grammar school graduates to get into Kern County California High School in June 1914. Many, many, moons ago, the schools and students really worked hard! I'm impressed.
Arithmetic
1. If 5/8 of a pound of tea costs 50 cents, how much will 251 3/4 pounds cost?
2. A man spent 1/6 of his salary for clothing, 1/20 for rent, 1/4 for food, and $640 left. What salary did he receive? 3. A flag pole is 125 feet high. Another pole on the opposite side of a street, 60 feet wide, is 75 feet high. What is the distance between the tops of the poles? Draw a diagram.
4. Find the simple interest of $3,840.00 from October 13, 1908 to May 5, 1910, at 5%.
5. A note of $4,500.00 dated May 15, 1908, bearing 5 1/2% interest has the following indorsements: May 15, 1909, $600.00; June 10, 1909, $50.00; December 24, 1909, $1500.00. What is due June 10, 1910?
6. At $2 5/8 (two dollars and five-eighths) a cubic foot, what is the cost of a block of marble 8 ft. 2 in. long, 4 ft. 8 in. wide, and 2 ft. 6 in. thick?
7. A house is worth $6,480.00. It is insured for 2/3 of its value at 3/4%. What is the premium?
8. A man sold an article for $24.00 and lost 25%. If he had sold it for $34.00, what percent would he have gained or lost?
9. (a) Divide 1 by .02
(b) Divide 7/8 by 3/4
(c) Find the product, sum, and difference of 31 and 279
Grammar
1. Write a telegram, a formal note of invitation, and a description of some person you know.
2. Give one or more stanzas from some poem, and tell what pictures you see in these stanzas.
3. Write five paragraphs telling what your State does for you.
4. Name and define the parts of speech. Give the parts that are inflected.
5. Use correctly in sentences: lie, lay, laid, lain, sit, set, rise, raise, teach, learn.
6. Name and define the tenses. Illustrate the uses of shall and will in sentences.
Write sentences illustrating the different modes.
7. Analyze or diagram: (a) Books (is are) a proper noun. (b) Either John or James (have has) gone. (c) Every chair and table (were was) broken. (d) Each day and hour (pass passes) swiftly. (e) The jury rose to (its their) feet when the judge came in. Give reasons for your choice of words.
8. Define and illustrate complement, clause, infinitive, participle, collective noun.
Spelling (dictated)
convenient genuine separate grammar cashier geranium delicious gauntlet bouquet digestion dynamite suffrage attorney lieutenant deceit metaphor antecedent bureau disappoint declarative morphine souvenir chloroform rheumatism prairie psalm erosion automobile disguise behavior leisure contagious strychnine privilege pyramid porcelain auxiliary assurance iodine massacre enormous adjective celluloid schedule macaroni villain emulate musician hideous luxury
History
1. Give a brief history of the Declaration of Independence.
2. Name the first three presidents of the United States and the principal events during this time.
3. Give an account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
4. What were the causes of the War of 1812? The results?
5. Connect the following names with U.S. History: Captain Perry, Robert Fulton, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Lafayette, General Pickett.
6. Tell how a president is elected. Can a candidate be declared elected president without receiving a majority of the popular vote?
7. Tell all you can of the events of McKinley's administration.
8. Give a brief account of the acquisition and construction of the Panama Canal.
9. Explain the effects of the European War on commerce of the U.S. On the revenue of the U.S. What remedies have been applied?
Geography
1. Describe the climate, vegetation, and animals of the different zones.
2. Name the states bordering on the Great Lakes and give their capitals.
3. Trace a water route from Kansas City to San Francisco.
4. What parts of the U.S. are noted for the production of each of the following: corn, cotton, lumber, gold, coal, iron, silver, copper, wheat, and livestock.
5. Describe the physiography and climate of Canada.
6. Name and locate five of the principal ocean currents and give their effect on the adjacent countries.
7. Compare and contrast Germany with Russia as to physiography, government, education, and industries.
8. Compare and contrast the physiography and production of Asia with Africa.
9. Tell about the surface, climate, native animals, and industries of Australia. 10. Draw an outline map of the U.S. locating the principal bodies of water, mountains, and ten large cities.

[OK, Mr. Fiveson -- no more tests; I promise. Also, happy birthday Nancy Garfield.]

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