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Jody Hedlund Campderrich ’77 2017 - 2018 Fall / Winter, Volume 23 ’60 LIFETIME MEMBER Frank DeMario ’73 upgraded to GOLD LIFETIME MEMBER upgraded to Thomas F. Greene obbins Marilyn Lynaugh Strafer Fac. ’66 - ’04 SILVER LIFETIME MEMBER upgraded to GOLD LIFETIME MEMBER Sheila Johnson R ‘66 Ann Huntington,DVM A Message From The FHHSAA President Cathy Gigante-Brown upgraded to Dear Alumni Association Members: LIFETIME MEMBER ’77 Tom Greene At the Fort for the Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony, I did a bit of running around between the boys’ gym and the library. And I encountered a lot of singing. Tere was a girl entertaining classmates in the stairwell. Ten there was another one serenading a group on the bridge. Just when I thought I’d stumbled into some alternate ’65 reality on the set of Glee or High School Musical, it was explained to me that talent show Janet & Ray auditions were taking place. Tese students never cease to amaze me and I’m really Kvalheim Alfred Rendeiro LIFETIME MEMBER looking forward to seeing what they do with their production of West Side Story in the spring. Join us for Teater Night on May 4 and see what I’m talking about. Of course, Ft. Hamilton has never had a shortage of talented students. It was a thrill to Amelia Gilberg Sobel induct two stars from the class of 1977 into our Alumni Hall of Fame. Billiards great Jean Balukas and basketball legend Albert King are names known far beyond our halls. Tese honors were long overdue - and a snowstorm delayed the event even a bit longer! But that storm may have been a blessing in disguise. Tough we had to update the programs and plaques (and Bob Hedlund had to eat a couple of Costco sheet cakes), in Mary Naughton the end with the induction ceremony rescheduled to coincide with the naming of the boys’ basketball court for the late Coach Ken Kern during a boys varsity game, it Bob Alberti seemed like everything fell perfectly into place - plus the Tigers won that afernoon! David Whitebook is called “Mr. Fort Hamilton” by former principal Dr. Alice Farkouh Bob Casale for a good reason. He’s a favorite teacher of many and an unwavering supporter and a founder of the Alumni Association. Last September, David celebrated his 75th birthday, so we reached out via email to the membership (do we have your current email address in our roster?) and his friends with the opportunity to make a monetary donation to Robert Hedlund the FHHSAA in his honor. Tose gifs are represented by the virtual balloons you see foating around this page. Te stars are for our newest lifetime members. Tank you all! oug Tis newsletter is packed with info about our alumni, recent events and a few fun Valerie & D upcoming chances to get together. I hope you’ll keep in touch and that we see you soon.

Anonymous Best wishes, Valeie Hodgso THANKS President, FHHSAA to all members who continue to Grace Zito Di Martino “Support the Fort” ’49 Joe Pancila Thomas Ryan Fac. ’65 - ’92 LIFETIME MEMBER LIFETIME MEMBER Additional Donation Phil Rosen Dr. Alice Farkouh “5 Boro Phil” Judith Haber Halioua Tidbits fo

Send your news to [email protected] Tom Ryan ’49 checked in to let us know that although his home was fooded due to Hurricane Harvey, he’s safe (after being rescued by boat!) and he’s moved from Houston to Katy, Texas. In 1953, Tom married his high school sweetheart, Francis Bergen, who passed away in 2015. With the Fort in their blood, while visiting NYC, two of Tom’s grandchildren made a point of visiting Bay Ridge and photographing our beautiful alma mater. Lee Alperin ’51 passed away in 2016, but his dream of being a published author was realized in September, 2017. This FHHS Alumni Hall of Fame member who taught English at the Fort was obviously a skilled writer himself. Available at Amazon.com, his novel, The Northland Version is a tale of international intrigue and espionage set in Finland and Russia at the height of the Cold War. Robert Casale ’53 is the proud grandfather of Robert Maisano who just published Finding Bunny and Picaroon Coast, satiric novellas in the Grigsby Series. They are also available at Amazon.com. Vincent Gentile ’77 had a big promise to keep before leaving his position on the City Council. On October 28, at the school’s homecoming game, he had the honor of unveiling plans for a new multi-sport feld, track and scoreboard for which he helped secure the funding. Pictured here with Principal Kaye Houlihan, Fred Maley of the School Construction Authority and Community Board 10 District Manager Josephine Beckmann, Vinnie outlined the plans for the 5.5 million dollar project which should be completed by early 2019.

Lynn Lewis ’77 was posthumously inducted into the United States Flag & Touch Football League National Hall of Fame (Class of 2017) as Coach/Contributor on January 13, 2018 at Premier Sports Campus, in Sarasota, FL, during the 47th Annual USFTL National Flag Football Championships. Stella Mitchell-Porto ’86, head softball coach at the College of Staten Island was recently named ECAC & CUNY Athletic Conference Coach of The Year. CSI’s head coach since the 2003 season, Stella is already one of the most successful, as she has won 9 CUNYAC championships, made 9 NCAA tournament appearances and earned CUNY Coach of the Year honors fve times. The Dolphins have posted 20-win seasons under her guidance in 9 of the last 11 years, and her 323 wins rank frst in CSI history. Under her guidance, over 30 CSI women’s softball single-season individual and team records have been broken. While Stella has broken many coaching records, this proud Tiger credits her success to her coaches at the Fort such as Steve Gurin (softball), Roger Canal (basketball), Ed Savage (volleyball) and Coach Kern, who was always there for her. Nick Fiorito ’10 and Mike Fiorito ’14, have made a lot of news recently. The brothers were honored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams for their Blankets of Hope program, which raised money via a Go Fund Me page for purple blankets (delivered with handwritten inspirational notes) that they hand out to the less fortunate. Numerous media outlets extolled their social entrepreneurship as the “Two Bros from Brooklyn” attempt to “change the world, one blanket at a time.” You can learn more at happyfreaks.com or follow the guys on Facebook. on Ann Huntington ’66, DMV

Ann Huntington doesn’t mind being called a “Navy brat” who proudly considers Brooklyn her hometown afer having lived on both US coasts - and in Japan. Now settled in Connecticut, Ann, a lifetime FHHSAA member, still keeps up with friends from the Fort and made a point of celebrating her class’s 50th reunion and the school’s 75th anniversary celebrations. Ann has fond memories of Mr. Ralph Davino’s English class and enjoyed playing the trumpet in the band led by Mr. Hefron though she was disappointed that, in those days, there was no marching band to play in. Dreams of playing the trumpet at UPenn were stymied by their ban on females in their marching band. Afer receiving her degree in economics from the Wharton School at UPenn and working for a time in marketing, Ann realized her true calling was to become a veterinarian. So, she enrolled in science courses at SUNY, Binghamton and became Dr. Huntington in 1977 afer completing the doctorate program at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Ann and her late husband Nick Mickelson founded the Sufeld Veterinary Hospital in 1983, the year their frst son, Brett, was born. Her second son, Jared, was born in 1987 - just two days afer Ann became the frst woman president of the Connecticut State Veterinary Association! Te Sufeld Veterinary Hospital, with a staf of 39, including fve vets, specializes in canine reproduction. Teir expertise has even resulted in successfully breeding male Labradors from Connecticut with females as far away as Australia. In addition to the work at her vet practice, Ann keeps busy as a chairperson for the Labrador Retriever Club and she further gives back to her community by holding elected ofce as a member of Sufeld’s Board of Finance. As one would expect, Ann has a few pets. But who would have guessed that in addition to her three Labs and a border terrier, she has a pair of miniature donkeys (named Edith and Clara)? Keep in touch with Ann on Facebook and you’ll get to see the donkeys in ever-changing seasonal attire. Honoring the Class of ‘77s Gentle Giants: Jean Balukas & Albert King

Perhaps the most striking thing about today’s Fort Hamilton High School “Hall of Fame” inductees Jean Balukas and Albert King is their humility. Although there was often a flurry of attention around them in the halls of Fort Hamilton, they seemed unaffected by it. They were always so humble and poised, even as teenagers. Both Jean and Al were in my homeroom—4E18. In our class photo, I stood next to Jean, who towered over me. Al, as usual, was camera-shy. The only pictures you’ll see of him in our yearbook are of him playing basketball. Al, FHHS’s small forward/shooting guard, went on to the NBA. Jean, a pocket billiards champion at age 13, played on FHHS’s basketball, bowling and softball teams, and is still considered one of the world’s best pool players. But you’d never know Jean and Al’s accomplishments by their modesty. At the Class of ‘77s 40th reunion celebration last November, nothing had changed. Although the universe is now a very different place, Jean and Al remain the same. Unjaded by the fame each had achieved in their respective fields, they shared memories, warm hellos and congratulated everyone on their successes. They smiled widely as they took photos with many of the 100 present from our graduating class of 930. Today, both Jean and Al are respected businesspeople in their local communities. Al is the owner of several Wendy’s franchises in New Jersey where he now lives with his wife Tammy and son Trevor. Jean, along with her siblings, is the proprietor of Hall of Fame Billiards in Bay Ridge, where she still lives. At the reunion, Tony Fickling, Al’s teammate on the Tigers who went on to become a teacher, talked about how their friendship has endured 43 years. Tony became emotional when he said that Al was godfather to one of his daughters. Never once did Al refuse a classmate a photo, him always towering above everyone else. He even hit the dance floor. Toward the end of the evening, Jean was reminiscing with FHHS Alumni Association President Valerie Hodgson (Class of ‘73) and myself. She looked around, deeply moved, and said, “We all did pretty good for ourselves, didn’t we? We’re lawyers, doctors, teachers and writers…” Not one mention of her own impressive achievements. Once again, I was awed by her humility. As I walked toward the coat check, I thought to myself that the world would be a better place if there were more people like Jean Balukas and Albert King. It would be kinder, calmer, happier. I’m glad they’re still here, still making their mark in quiet, gentle ways, inspiring future generations as well as their peers. Jean, Al & Cathy --Catherine Gigante-Brown, FHHS Class of 1977 FHHS ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS

On January 10, 2018, rescheduled from Jan. 5 (because of a snowstorm), already rescheduled from a tentative date of Dec. 8, 2017, and many years after our honorees grew to be stars in their fields, Jean Balukas and Albert King, graduates from the class of 1977, were finally inducted into the Fort Hamilton H.S. Alumni Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the school during a boys varsity basketball game. Their bios on these pages say a lot about why Jean and Albert deserve this distinction. The event program and digital versions of this newsletter include the tribute from their classmate Cathy Gigante-Brown. We encourage you to go to our website fhalumni.org or check your email to read that. Though 40 years after graduation, many of Jean and Al’s classmates were on hand to cheer them on, showing the enduring respect, admiration and friendship we proudly celebrate. It was a memorable day for all.

Jean Balukas Billiards champion Jean Balukas ranks high among the most stellar players in the history of the sport. Jean’s father, Albert, operated a billiard room in Bay Ridge and Jean, under his tutelage, started playing and quickly became a child prodigy. At age six “Te Little Princess of Pocket Billiards” stumped the panel on the television show I’ve Got a Secret (her sister Laura, a 1978 graduate of FHHS, also appeared on that segment). At nine, Jean competed in her frst Billiard Congress of America Women’s U.S. Open Championship and won l-r, Cathy Gigante-Brown, Jean Balukas, Lillian Kern, Albert King and Valerie Hodgson two matches among a feld of adults. By 15, Jean was already called the best had a laugh in the boys’ gym right after the female pool player in the world. She went on to win over 10 U.S. Open titles induction ceremony. (the frst time at age 13), numerous world championship titles, and more than 100 professional competition frst-place fnishes with 38 majors to her name. Jean fnished her Joe Pancila professional billiard career with a record-breaking streak of 16 consecutive frst-place fnishes enjoyed some in women’s professional tournaments. time with his former student She’s been honored as Billiards Digest Player of the Year fve times. In 1985, Jean became Albert, while a the second woman to be inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame, with the additional distinction school safety of being its youngest inductee at age 26. A true trailblazer, she was the only woman to officer catches compete on equal footing with men in professional play in her era. Jean played in several Al’s toss. Men’s World Championships and defeated some of the best male players of all time. In 1976, ’77 and ’78, Jean was selected to participate in the prestigious ABC-TV production of During halftime, Superstars where the very best athletes of various sports competed with each other to Bob Adamski ’64, determine the best overall athlete. Jean placed 2nd for two consecutive years. a 2001 Alumni Hall In addition to pursuing her studies while achieving many awards in billiards, Jean also of Fame inductee, presided over the played on Fort Hamilton’s basketball, bowling and sofball teams. It’s no surprise she was ceremony to name voted “Miss Agility.” the boys’ basketball Jean Balukas is a respected member of the local community and will forever be “Te court for the late Queen” of the sport. She retired in 1988 to run the family-owned Bay Ridge Billiards. Jean Coach Ken Kern proudly remains connected to the Fort as a lifetime member of the FHHS Alumni Association who was a dear friend and important part of the lives of both of and we are thrilled to honor her accomplishments with this Hall of Fame induction. our inductees, as well as countless alumni from his years at the Fort between 1956 and 1985.

The FHHS PTA’s Friday, Annual Raffle & Theater Night May $45 Includes a ticket to the school musical 4 Fashion Show Fundraiser per personand dinner at Chadwick’s 8822 Third Ave, Brooklyn Dinner is at 4:30 PM at Ft. Hamilton H.S. Includes salad, entree of pasta, chicken or fish, dessert, soda, coffee/tea on Friday, April 13 Performance begins at 7 PM 7 - 10 PM $30 per person Other performances: RSVP to [email protected] Contact Angela to Wed. May 2, 4PM Th. May 3, 7PM RSVP or to donate a raffle prize Mail payment to: Ft. Hamilton H.S. Alumni Assoc. Sat. May 5, 2PM & 7PM P.O. Box 90555 , Brooklyn NY 11209 (917) 696-7659 Tickets at the door are $10 JEAN BALUKAS ’77 AND ALBERT KING ’77

Albert King Described by his classmates and teachers as “humble,” “quiet,” “a gentle giant” and “a gentleman,” Albert King was the top-rated prep basketball player in the nation his senior year at Fort Hamilton High School— surpassing the likes of Magic Johnson and Gene Banks. Te 6’ 6” small forward/shooting guard is regarded as one of the country’s greatest high school players of all time. Today, his jersey has an honored place displayed at the entrance to the boys’ gym and his # 55 has been retired here. Upon graduation, Albert attended the University of Maryland and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Year in the 1979-1980 college season. He graced the cover of Sports Back in the day, Jean Balukas and Albert King Illustrated twice during the 1980 season and was chosen by the New Jersey shared many happy times at the Fort (where Al’s Nets as a frst-round pick (10th overall) in the 1981 NBA draf. Albert played a total of nine jersey is displayed.) At the induction ceremony, NBA seasons for four diferent teams—the NJ Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and they spoke about what it means to be a part of a Washington Bullets. In his NBA career, he played 534 games and scored a total of 6,470 points. of team and the importance of always trying to do one’s best even while facing individual challenges In 2002, Albert had the distinction of being named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men’s and obstacles in sports, as well as in daily life. basketball team as one of the 50 greatest players in ACC history. If you Google “50 greatest streetballers of all time” you’ll fnd Albert King listed as the 21st. In addition to playing basketball in the United States, he also took the court for Olimpia Milano (Italian Basketball League) and Hapoel Holon (Israeli Basketball League). FHHS alumni proudly boast that this is the school where the King brothers reigned. Al’s older brothers, Tomas (’71) and Bernard (’74, inducted into our Hall of Fame in 1993) and their younger brother Gerald (’85) were also Tigers who gave us much to cheer about. During their pro careers, Albert and Bernard were featured in Converse’s iconic ads “Where Kings First Ruled.” Albert is highlighted in Rick Telander's acclaimed 1976 book, Heaven is a Playground, Albert King generously spent time with the Tigers (which was cited by President Barack Obama as the best basketball book he’s ever read). and their opponents before the game. With basketball mostly behind him, Albert King went on to become a respected Final score: FHHS Tigers 69 - Erasmus Hall 66! businessman, owning several Wendy’s restaurant franchises. He is also the recipient of several plaques commemorating his civic services. Albert lives in Wayne, New Jersey with his wife Richard Adamski Tammy and together, they have a son named Trevor. and Lou Tuccillo More than just a man who can put a ball through a hoop, Albert has earned the distinction unveil the banner of being a plain-talking, inspirational individual who goes out of his way to help others and which will hang in speaks passionately to youth about always doing one’s personal best. Because of his skills on the the boys’ gym naming the court for basketball court, in business and with gratitude for the lessons he’s shared about living life on a Coach Ken Kern positive note, we proudly induct Albert King into the Fort Hamilton High School Hall of Fame.

Thanks! In addition to our gracious honorees, Jean Balukas and Albert King, many people contributed to the success of our Hall of Fame induction ceremony. I want to personally thank them, as well as Principal Kaye Houlihan, Asst. Principal Kristin LaMacchia, Coach Greg Larsen, Coach Anthony Attanasio, the Fort’s office and custodial staffs, Tammy King, Winston & Joan DiBello Karim, Paul Balukas, David Whitebook, Bob Hedlund, Jody Hedlund Campderrich, Ted General, Cathy Gigante-Brown and Doug Campbell. Thanks also to our program supporters: Bob Adamski, the Balukas family, Hall of Fame Billiards, the graduating class of 1977, Peter & Mary Clavin, Paneantico, Foodtown, One Three Sports, the boys varsity team, Bagel Boy, Leo’s Casa Calamari, Tom Greene, Joe Pancila, Crown Trophy and Dr. Alice Farkouh. -Valeie Hodgso

Pool, Ping-Pong & Pizza Night Join us on Thursday, June 14 for our FHHSAA Fundraiser at Hall of Fame Billiards 505 Ovington Ave., B’klyn. 6 PM - 10 PM

$25 in advance $10 for FHHS students $30 at the door (space permitting) RSVP* to [email protected] or (609) 655-9108 Mail payment to “Fort Hamilton H.S. Alumni Association” P.O. Box 90555 Brooklyn, NY 11209 *Reserve your spot early, space is limited REUNIONS

60th 45th An anniversary luncheon was held on Oct. 18 at Giacomo’s On Oct. 21 at the Greenhouse Cafe, the class of 1972 celebrated its reunion for the class of ’57. Dorothy Altamura Poulis, Vivian with Jerry Cavanagh, Denise Cavaretta, Eileen Ceglia, Janet Crowley, Arlene Scaglione Ciaffa, Richard Ekelund, Grace Zito DiMartino and Hassett, Debbie Katinas, Dale Massey, Manny Medina, Susan O’Neill, Frances Robert Carlsen, are pictured seated with Vincent Bocchino Ortiz, Anthony Pellicano, Wanda Peterkin, Deborah Proscia, Nancy Proscia, and Diane Mendizza Riordan standing. Kathy Salerno, Theresa Shaughnessy, Linda Steo, and Earl Wyatt present. 50th

The class of ’67 partied on Oct. 14 at Dyker Beach Golf Course. Kudos to Eugenie Alexiou Trefz (center, in white) for rounding up classmates Bernardo T. Alcudia, Thomas Andersen, Judy Andersen Rosensteen, Joan Arida Bacon, Sandra Arida, Gary Barba, Robert “Benny” Benowitz, Jo-Anne Bratcher Smiley, Beatrice Bruscino Massa, Celeste Buzzetta Molinari, Theresa Carucci Basile, Linda Compton Dawson, Donna Mae Depola, Sharon Dremalas, Diane Eisner, Richard Eng, Anne Marie Ferla, Dennis Ferrara, Craig Ferrari, Carol Frederiksen Orava, Mineo Fredette, Joan Gentile, Theresa Guastella LaBianca, Michael Gorton, Jane Guastella Cuccurullo, Alan Hagel, Ronald Happell, Helge Kornes, Suzanne Lee Eng, Adele LoGuidice Pergola, Ellen Low Thompsom, Donald Macready, Marjorie Mantzaris Rexer, Jean McAloon Wendt, Anthony Merone, Andrea Najjar Larmor, Ted Najjar, Joanne Nygaard Camuto, Alexis Pallas Scarpa, Harold Pedersen, Janet Pernise Slovin, Bettyann Piro Saggese, Stephen Place, Barbra Robinson Levitt, Joyce Russell Andersen, Paul Sclafani, Greg Warnock, Karen White Slater, Diane Whitman Yarbrough, Linda Wilhelmsen Halvorsen, Megan Wills LLewellyn and Patty Zraick DeLuca. 40th

For the class of ’77's reunion on Nov. 17, also at the Golf Course, Kathleen Coleman, Marilyn Lynaugh Strafer, and Theresa Stylianou (l-r, inset photo) gathered with teachers Frank Carucci, Michael D’Ambrosio and David Whitebook and alumni Terese Acampora, Mark Albin, Roland Anglin, Albert Arbeeny, Mary Lou Atkinson, Jean Balukas, Jorge Benitez, Joanne Berg, Cathy Gigante-Brown, Agusta Liotta Capizzi, Michael Cassiola, Thomas Ciccone, Mary Romansic Conway, Kathy Canfield DeNorio, John Diahy, Mary Paduano Eaton, Thomas Falso, Anthony Fickling, Vincent Gentile, Michael & Rosann Romeo Giammarino, Sally DiBuono Gibilaro, Denise McCarthy Grillo, Thomas Hall, Robert Harney, Janet Hoffman, Mary Lopez Huston, Katherine Vailakis Jeddah, Bryan Johnson, Greg and Carol Postler Karas, Linda O’Connor Kilcommons, Albert King, Mitchell Kramer, Maria DiSilvio Larkin, Rosaria Schiralli Leaver, Michael LeClaire, Ketty Anglim Liria, Linda Cascini Liverano, Joseph Macaluso, Joanne Castro Mamary, Lisa Martinelli, Debbie Kalish Mason, George Moore, Maria Ares Moratti, Donna DiMeglio Mugnolo, Rene Myatt, Ellen Nelson, Helen Nielsen, Linda Larsen Orcinolo, Jane Evans Paul, Gloria Marini Perez, Syliva Avila Peters, Gregg Petrelli, Donna Pritchard, Virginia Mayer Reyer, Bruce Rogers, Susan Sgagliardich Ross, Donna Russo, Crystal Rebenstof & Jai (Eddy) Sada, Patricia Walton Schulz, Nishia Smith, Stylianos Spyrou, Donald Sullivan, Denise Maalouf Tepper, Sandra Larsen Thomas, Eric Tiedemann, Connie Lotko Tompkins, Kathy Vailakis Tsamasiros, Jim and Victoria Lodato Tweel, Michelle Jakiun Wilson and Veronica Ferrante Zaino. Upcoming Reunions

Saturday, September 22, 6PM at LiGreci’s Staaten, 697 Forest Avenue, Staten Island th 1958 $75 per person 60 Contact: Dominick Sorrentino: [email protected] (904) 866-8527

Saturday, April 21, 6PM at the Rex Manor, 1100 60th Street, Brooklyn $100 per person. Make checks payable to “Ft. Hamilton High School Alumni Association” th 1968 and mail them to: Lorraine Carlsen Knudson, 101 Hunter Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 50 Please include you name, maiden name, address, and email address in case we need to contact you. Contact Lorraine: [email protected] (610) 937-1769

2019 details pending Contact: Ruth Ettenberg Freeman [email protected] (860) 933-1371 th 1969 Join the group on Facebook: “FHHS class of ’69” 50

Sunday, September 23, 1PM brunch at Hunter’s Steak & Ale House, 9404 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn th 1973 $30 per person in advance or $35 at the door (add $6 for the steak option) 45 RSVP by 9/18 Contact Valerie: [email protected]

Friday, September 28, 8PM - Midnight (Note: Updated time) at Dyker Beach Golf Course, 1030 86th Street (at 7th Avenue), Brooklyn $125 per person Contact the reunion committee for a registration form and details: Jamie Checkett McLaughlin: [email protected] (973) 941-7529 th 1978 Timothy McNellis: [email protected] (732) 674-9153 40 Tricia Molloy: [email protected] (404) 583-3243 Jeannette Ross Mahoney: [email protected] (602) 670-9715 *Peter McCarthy: [email protected] (917) 576-1623 *If anyone is interested in adding a round of golf please contact Peter ASAP

Friday, September 29, 7PM - 10:30PM at The Pearl Room, 8518 Third Avenue, Brooklyn $110 per person th 1988 Contact Christine Casaretti Brower at [email protected] 30 Click here to register: eventbrite.com/e/fort-hamilton-high-school-class-of-1988-30-year-reunion-tickets-43147076066

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In Memoriam

Lynn Ann Lewis ’77, April 11, 2017

Stanley Olsen ’49, September 15, 2017

Barbara Staudacher Schmidt ’60, October 30, 2017 Carl Makower, teacher, January 9, 2018 Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association P.O. Box 90555 Brooklyn, NY 11209

Board Members President Valerie Hodgson ‘73

Vice President Mary Beth Alexander ‘73 Treasurer David Whitebook, faculty, ret. Secretary Robert Hedlund ’69 Historian Barbara Venito ‘58 Publicity Coordinator Ted General ’59 School Liaison Greg Larsen ’90 Rose Abdallah ’55 Joan Arida Bacon ’67 Lorraine Donlon ‘63 Dr. Alice Farkouh ‘57 Cathy Gigante-Brown ‘77 Tom Greene, faculty, ret. Joseph Pancila, faculty, ret. Petros Spanakos ’56 Shiv Trivedi ’93 Sandy Vallas ‘81 Kathleen Walker ‘72 Grace Zito ’57

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