Thursday, November 21, 2013

Gargiulo’s Restaurant Brooklyn, New York

Celebrating Brooklyn Tech

SPONSORS

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LONG ISLAND CHAPTER OF THE BROOKLYN TECH ALUMNI FOUNDATION

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JAMES CROWE

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ARTIE KETTENBEIL '67 GEORGE L. VAN AMSON '70 SPONSORS

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LARRY CARY ‘70 MARC MAZUR ‘77 ACHILLES PERRY ‘58 ANTHONY SCHIRRIPA ‘67

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RALPH BAIONE ‘77 HORACE DAVIS ‘84 NORMAN KELLER ‘54 CHESTER LEE ‘66 HOWARD SANDERS P R O G R A M

Welcome Elizabeth A. Sciabarra Executive Director, Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation

Remarks Larry Cary '70 President, Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation

Randy Asher Principal, Brooklyn Tech High School

Achievement Awards The Blue and White Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service The MVP Alumnus Award Faculty Emeritus Awards

I N T E R V A L

Acknowledgements Mathew M. Mandery ‘61 Chief Educational Officer, Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation

Achievement Awards The Technite – Younger Alumnus Award The Distinguished Alumni Awards

Closing Liz Sciabarra HONOREES 2012

Anthony Bartolomeo '70 Lionel Marks '49 Kim Coles '80 Lorenzo Charles '81 Howard Falick '50 Jules Peemoeller Alice Timothy Nicholas Malachias Carol Powers John Albert '90 Jeanine Aguirre Ramirez '88 Joseph Kaelin Sidney Milden '77 HONOREES 2013

The Distinguished Alumnus Award - recognizes alumni who have achieved high levels of excellence in their career fields or academic area and have in some way given back to the community (either the Tech community or other aspects of society).

Kenneth Daly ’84 , President, National Grid George L. Van Amson ’70, Managing Director in the Institutional Equity Division Sales and Trading, Management, Morgan Stanley Arlene Isaacs Lowe ’76, Senior VP @ Moody’s Investors Service Tanya Kennedy ’85, Acting Supreme Court Justice

The Tech Faculty Emeritus Award – recognizes a retired faculty member, who was outstanding as an assistant principal, teacher, guidance counselor, coach, faculty advisor, and/or mentor. Charles Kyrie Kallas ’37, technology teacher; school treasurer Lillian Cincotta Fiore, social studies teacher Artie Kettenbeil ’67, English teacher; advisor to the school newspaper “The Survey”, Senior Class Advisor; school treasurer; AP Pupil Personnel Services Edwin Zarowin, AP Health and Physical Education; boys’ track coach James Crowe, AP Organization and Administration; social studies teacher; citywide SVA program

The Technite – Younger Alumnus Recognition Award – recognizes talented alumni who graduated from Tech within the last 25 years. Dr. Robert Roswell ’94, Director, Bellevue Hospital Coronary Care Unit; Office of Diversity Affairs;Director Recruitment & Retention; Assistant Professor of Medicine - NYU School of Medicine

The Blue and White Outstanding Service/ Leadership Award - recognizes alumni and/or non-alumni who have strengthened and enhanced Brooklyn Tech and/or its community through outstanding contributions to Brooklyn Tech and/or its Foundation. Leon Bukhman ’01, Compliance Manager, Con Edison; helped develop the Con Edison Internship Program for Brooklyn Tech

The MVP Alumnus Award – recognizes alumni for their athletic achieve- ments seeded in Brooklyn Tech and solidified in college and/or professional sports. Conrad McRae ’89, (posthumous award) - Brooklyn Tech was not only an excellent foundation for my academic development, it provided a platform for my career. Few high school students have an opportunity to study in concentrated majors and even fewer have a chance to apply what they have learned at professional working environments that pay a salary for their knowledge. Because of Tech, I had both. LEON BUKHMAN '01

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The high standards and work ethic that I developed at Tech is something that I share with all of my fellow alumni. These fundamentals are the main reason why we have been so successful with hiring Brooklyn Tech students as interns in Con Edison and have continued to do so for over a decade. The transformation that our interns go through from the time they start working in July to the time that they present their accomplish- ments two months later, is remarkable and a testament to the preparation that they receive in Brooklyn Tech.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the leadership, staff, and alumni for staying true to Tech’s mission over the decades and ensuring that Tech alums remain in good company regardless of when they graduated. It is a great honor for me to accept this award and continue Brooklyn Tech’s mission of empowering the next generation of industry profes- sionals. Conrad McRae attended Brooklyn Tech where he was a Graphic Communications major. He played and excelled at basketball at both the junior varsity and varsity levels. He was captain of JV Basketball for his first two terms and played Varsity from terms 3 through 8. He served as Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team for terms 5-8. Conrad was named PSAL High School All-City from 1986-1989, named to the 1989 McDonald’s All-American team and participated in the Junior Olympics.

He earned the nickname “McNasty” while playing in the Entertainers Basketball Classic in Harlem’s famous Rucker Park. He was named one of the 25 Greatest Street Players of All Time.

Upon his graduation from Brooklyn Tech, Conrad went to Syracuse Uni- versity on a basketball scholarship where he played NCAA Basketball. After graduation from Syracuse, he was chosen in the second round of the 1993 NBA draft by the Washington Bullets but opted for a career in Europe, in which he starred in the Turkish League. In 2000 he returned to the states to play with the CONRAD MCRAE '89

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Part of Conrad’s legacy is the Conrad McRae Youth League, New York City’s premiere summer basketball league for teens. Nationally and locally ranked players are spread throughout the rosters of teams who compete in this league year after year.

The league was founded by McRae along with Cleon “Silk” Hyde, Anton Marchand and Troy Lemond. On July 4, 2000, the league started out as the “Dean Street Park Foundation Tournament”. Conrad McRae’s un- timely death in a league game on July 10, 2000 sparked the co-founders to honor him the following year by having the league wear his name to commemorate his skill and passion for the game.

Brooklyn Tech has received a substantial donation from an alumnus who played with Conrad. The donation has been earmarked for the gymna- sium to be renovated. Once the renovations have been completed, the gymnasium will be named in honor of Conrad McRae. Thank you very much for including me among those who you deem worthy of this wonderful honor.

It seems as if it was only yesterday, not forty- nine years ago, since I got off the subway at DeKalb Avenue and found myself walking, what felt like a gauntlet of two lines of students, all the way to Brooklyn Tech (I guess they knew that I could get lost in a revolving door). I was overwhelmed by the size of the building and the huge number of students.

I began my long, rewarding career on March 16, 1964. It was the end of the first marking period and my program was created from those of three different teachers. I had to make those kids mine. I had to be tough but fair. I observed another teacher, Bill Sullivan, who looked like an Irish detective and who became one of my dearest friends, handle a “situa- tion.” It seemed as if several students were being slightly disruptive. Bill looked at the class and said, “I may have been born yesterday, but I spent all last night IN the Marines.” It worked! I decided to use the same line in my classes. When the “situation” presented itself, I said, “I may have been born yesterday, but I spent all last night WITH the Marines..” The boys just put their heads down so that I could not see their reactions.

As I reflect back to the early years, I remember how wonderful those kids were. I suspect that they knew that they were dealing with a product of a LILLIAN CINCOTTA-FIORE

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Catholic institution “for young ladies.” As the years passed, I can only remember those bright, polite, and sometimes, enthusiastic girls and boys who enriched my life. They gave me more than I could ever give them.

For many years, I ran the Breakfast Program at Tech. There I was, me and three hundred students. One of my kids came up to me and said. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Fiore, we got your back.” It was always true.

I still meet some of my “kids” in my travels, in restaurants, and of course, at Tech functions. Many of them are not young anymore. Some are on Social Security; some are surprised to see that I am still here.

Finally, I have met, and still have, great friends from my years at Tech. Now we are grandparents. I met my late husband, Carl Fiore, class of 1960. After his death in 1996, I remained involved with the Alumni Association. In 2006, I met my companion, Bill Scales, class of 1952 (I got to like older men). I am a very lucky woman who is always proud to refer to herself as a teacher who was privileged to spend a career at Brooklyn Technical High School. I retired in June 1995 after having taught over ten thousand students.

Thank you. Reflections about Tech

Fall 1960 Gratitude to Burnell Shafer for a teaching position in Social Studies. Had been excessed after teaching since 1955 at Fort Hamilton H.S. (including two-year Army stint in Germany). Also, had just met my future wife and really needed a job.

Fall 1972-74 Coordinator of Student Affairs As all will recall, the late 60s and 70s were unlike any years before or since.

Fall 1974-87 Assistant Principal, Administration Served under five principals, after being appointed by Lou Weiss, worked under Richard Brucato, Al Zachter, Matt Mandery, and set up the organizational charts for John Tobin as he arrived; I left in 1987.

The Golden Years

1987-1993 With Tech colleague, Bob Reilly, trained in financial field (Series 7 License). Traveled to schools explaining TRS retirement options. JAMES CROWE

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1993-2002 Administrator for the SVA program, working with Bob Reilly and Ed Houser, who was Vocational Ed Director at that time. Bob and Ed organized this very succesful program of training high school graduates to be vocational and technical teachers.

2003-2013 Attend classes at SUNY Old Westbury on Long Island, auditing classes in all departments, under New York State’s “Over Sixty Program.” Currently taking Interna tional Relations” and “Beginning Punjabi.”

1986-2013 Started volunteering at Mercy Medical in Rock- ville Center, Long Island, on Saturday mornings when I retired and am still there.

I feel honored and thankful for being chosen for this award but not sur- prised since Tech was always there when needed and made possible all the above. Started Tech in 1933, graduated in 1937 (was among the first students to attend Tech in the new building on Fort Greene Pl.). Retired from teacher service in the early eighties.

From his soon-to-be-released memoir “On the Wings of the Wind: The Story of the Last Navigator”:

Miss Boole was the one who woke me up. On my first day of high school in August, 1933, she took one look at me and said, “You don’t belong here. Why don’t you learn to be a shoemaker like your father?” In those days, teachers could get away with saying things like that. She seated me in the front of the class, which I quickly realized was no good. I raised my hand. “Can I sit in the back?” I figured I’d get in trouble if I sat up front. I didn’t want to be too close to her. “Ok,” she said, “Go ahead and sit in back, for today.” So I parked myself in the last row and kept quiet and listened to what she had to say. I liked her class.

When I wrote my first essay on the Parthenon, our whole relationship changed. Miss Boole suddenly looked at me differently. She called me up after class one day and pulled out a book from her desk drawer. “I want you to read this book,” she told me. I looked down at the cover. “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens. Never heard of him. At home that night in Bay Ridge, in the room I shared with my older brother Danos, I opened to the first page. CHARLES KYRIE KALLAS '37

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair . . .”

I loved it, the two cities being Paris and London before the French Revo- lution. Never in a million years did I ever think that one day, not too long after high school, I’d get to see those cities. I brought the book back to Miss Boole and she gave me another. Every week she’d give me a new book to read. I read all kinds of stories. One winter day she came to me and said: “Come with me, we’re going to go see Shakespeare.” And she took me downtown someplace and we saw Macbeth. That’s the first time I ever saw a play. I was thrilled! I’ve been with Shakespeare ever since. Thanks to her, I read his plays. Miss Boole really opened my eyes. I felt graciously humbled by this award and thrilled to be a part of this group of esteemed former teachers of mine and esteemed col- leagues. In Brooklyn Tech as a student, I was greatly influenced by two of my teachers , Ms Alice Hartley and Ms. Lillian Cincotta Fiore. Working with both of them at lunch doing clerical duties gave us a chance to talk about futures. Going into college, I knew I was going to wind up in the education game, not sure of the major. But it was the mo- tivation and inspiration of the Tech teachers that placed me on the path back to Brooklyn Tech after graduation.

After student teaching with great cooperating teachers, Ms. Helen Souze and Ms. Sandra Offsink, I knew I wanted to be back at Tech. It was the right career and right school. They say location is everything. Now I waited until the 1972 school year for a position to open. Upon receiving the position, I was now surrounded by the cream of the crop of teachers of English, Mr. Malachias, Mr. Brand, Ms. Reilly, Ms. Brincko, etc. The list continues to go on but what the acceptance of the new kid in town was unbelievable. All staff showed respect for your ideas and teaching methods, even if they were different from theirs. I developed a second home at Tech, though considering the hours there, it may have been my first home.

Always open for new adventures, I developed a Sci-Fi Curriculum, which bit the dust- budget cuts, Technical Writing course for Computer major, etc. Arriving one morning, Mr. Michael Cillo, advised me that I was now teaching Journalism and taking over the SURVEY, school newspaper. With tremendous support of faculty and outstanding jour- nalism students, it became a reality. At Tech , you were never alone ; ARTIE KETTENBEIL '67

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everybody was on the Tech team. We all bled blue and white , together, later red.

The Summer High School Discovery Program tied me into the incoming freshmen for 22 years as well as the tours for incoming students. Beware of questions on the last day of school. Ms. Sciabarra asked if I would take the position as a grade advisor. I told her I would if no one else was available. After one year, Ms. Sciabarra left for the Board, and I was the new Acting Guidance AP. This position for my last 10 years at Tech allowed me to mix up the Guidance Department, where counselors were actually talking to students and identifying personal and academic prob- lems and finding solutions. Guidance training was held monthly as we were bombarded with Condom Availability, HIV-AIDS training, and the new Board issue of the year. Guidance had to be ready to pick up each new campaign. I was very proud of the Guidance staff and their connec- tions with students with my Open Door Policy always being available for students and staff.

The dedication of the students was and is outstanding. Students were ea- ger to learn and compete without the cutthroat mentality of other schools. Students actually sat together to study for exams. They were happy for each others achievements. This sounds almost unreal.

Thank you for this honor but I share it with all Tech faculty members and all the outstanding students throughout the years.

EDWIN ZAROWIN

TECH FACULTY EMERITUS AWARD Who’s responsible for transforming misfortune into serendipity? As a young boy growing up in Midwood, Brooklyn, I had envisioned riding my bicycle to school or walking leisurely to and fro with my varsity jacket. Midwood High School offered me that opportunity to realize my dreams, and I thought I was the perfect candidate for its science program as a straight A student from a gifted and talented junior high school.

Of course, that was until I took my first quiz as a senior in junior high school. We were instructed to write out the full word “true” or “false” on the exam. In my haste and nervousness, I wrote the letters “T” & “F”. I would have scored perfectly on that exam, but to teach me a life lesson the teacher decided to give me a 0 for the exam and a D for the first mark- ing period. With a D on my transcript, I was rejected from Midwood and began down a road of academic exceptionalism at Brooklyn Technical High School.

Because of my academic history, I was enrolled in the P.U.L.S.E. program which was geared to increase the representation of underrepresented minorities in science careers and medicine. I excelled at Tech and prob- ably was the best, holistically, in my life at that point. What senior would decide to take a 0 – 10 (7am – 430pm) schedule just so he could take AP Physics C, Mechanics & Electromagnetism based on Calculus. ROBERT ROSWELL '94

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Tech not only prepared me academically, she prepared me spiritually, morally, and ethically. No one race dominated at Tech, and we boasted our joyful coexistence as a plurality. If we had forgotten how lucky we were to be academically talented, we were quickly reminded when we went on community service projects. Sitting and hearing stories from the children of domestic abuse made me realize at an early age that not everything is as perfect as Tech and my Technites.

I have a solid small circle of very close friends. Our kinships were solidi- fied at Tech, probably in the center section of the cafeteria. When we meet new people the question always arises, “where did you guys meet”? We respond in unison, “ TECH”!

I couldn’t be more overwhelmed with emotion and pride that a school that has given so much to me, has chosen to honor me. What’s the magic that runs through the halls of Tech? She’s responsible for my career choice of academic medicine. She got me into Harvard University. She’s shown me how to accept and relish in our cultural differences instead of becoming a xenophobe. Tech has taught me not only how to be an exceptional cardiologist, she’s taught me how to be an exceptional person. The magic that flows through the halls of Tech should be studied and cloned – I would like to be a beneficiary of the enormous profits. I still don’t understand how misfortune is transformed into serendipity, but I do know that that “Tech magic” has something to do with it. The Brooklyn Tech Bridge to the Future

I am truly honored and humbled to receive The “Distinguished Alumnus Award” from Brook- lyn Tech. It is hard to believe that it has been nearly 30 years since I graduated from Tech, back in 1984. I have very fond memories of my time at Tech and the learning experience has stayed with me throughout my working career and personal life. I remember the hard work in studying rigorous math and science courses, as well as the fun in playing baseball. I learned an important early lesson: that I was better at studying math and science than I was at playing baseball! In fact, to this day, the math skills I learned at Brooklyn Tech have enabled my career success.

Rather than reflect further on my time at Brooklyn Tech, I would prefer to thank those who came before me… and to help pave the way for those who will come after me. First, I would like to thank my uncle, James Mc- Cosker, Class of 1948, who introduced me to Brooklyn Tech…and after I graduated from Resurrection in an 8th grade class of only 60 students, he encouraged me to attend a high school of “6,000 strong.” To this day, he is still working in the engineering industry and is a role model for all Tech Alumni.

Next, I was privileged to be handed my diploma from then-Principal Matt Mandery, who is now Brooklyn Tech’s Chief Education Officer, and has worked with current-principal Randy Asher to position Tech for many years of future success. Finally, throughout my 25-year career in the energy industry at Brooklyn Union/KeySpan and now National Grid, KENNETH DALY '84

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I have met and worked with dozens of dedicated Tech graduates who have helped build National Grid into a global energy leader.

Looking forward, we need to ensure that future students have the same opportunities to attend Brooklyn Tech. These students need to be intro- duced to math and science at an early age and be provided with opportu- nities to learn about the energy challenges our society faces, so they can help safeguard the environment for future generations.

Therefore, I am delighted to announce a partnership between National Grid and Brooklyn Tech -- a ‘first of its kind’ 4-year, $300,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program for mid- dle school students. The program will offer middle school students with diverse backgrounds the opportunity to take technology-based courses and participate in summer enrichment programs that will hopefully shep- herd them into Brooklyn Tech. The program will continue during their 4 years at Tech with projects, guest speakers, and internships, and graduat- ing students will receive STEM—related scholarships to local colleges.

In closing, when I look back at my 1984 Brooklyn Tech class ring, one of the sustaining symbols is the ‘Bridge.’ Brooklyn Tech has been a true bridge for me – a bridge to thank those who came before me; a bridge to remember those who attended Tech with me; and, most importantly, a bridge for the students who will study at Brooklyn Tech for many gen- erations to come. These special Tech students – like my own four young children – will serve as the bridge to the future for all of us. When Ms. Ski called to inform me that I was selected to be one of the recipients of The Dis- tinguished Alumni Award, my first response was “why me?” I was in complete shock and awe. Once I gathered my composure, I told Ms. Ski that although I was not sure whether or not I was deserving of such distinction, I would accept this award and was “hum- bled and honored” to receive it. Words cannot express how excited I am to share this award with other BTHS alums who have achieved success in their noted fields and I extend my heartfelt congratulations to them. I have nothing but fond memories of my time at Tech. Every time that I return to Tech, I become emotional when I reflect upon all of my experi- ences there. Although I lived in the Northeast Bronx during my years at Tech, I looked forward to attending school in spite of the close to ninety- minute one-way commute. While I did not enjoy being assigned to a 7:50 A.M. zero period Physics Lab class, I can proudly say that I was never late to that class. That experience provided me with a valuable lesson in punctuality and time management, which I value to this day. Even though I do not miss my foundry and machine shop classes, I nonetheless cher- ished my time in each class. My favorite teachers were Mr. Henry Jack- son, despite my shortcomings in math, and Mr. George McDonough, who always generated thought-provoking discussions among students as we studied Shakespeare and other great classics. I also enjoyed participating in the BTHS gospel choir and traveling with former and current students throughout the borough on Saturdays and Sundays to sing at concerts and TANYA KENNEDY '85

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other events where I was often a featured soloist. My mother never com- plained and always gladly accompanied me on those long subway rides to sing in the choir. My life also been enriched by the life-long friend- ships that I established at Tech and continue to enjoy today.

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Tech expanded its course offer- ings to non-technical majors,such as Law and Society. I had the plea- sure of supervising and mentoring two Technites who served as judicial interns in my chambers. Both students are bright, ambitious and caring individuals who continue to excel academically. One intern is now a second year student at Amherst College who has distinguished himself as a leader in student government. The other intern is currently a first year law student at my alma mater, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, who has a demonstrated passion and thirst for the law. I believe that I was able to provide them with practical legal experience, as well as life lessons. I am proud that I continue to enjoy a relationship with them both. I am for- ever grateful to Tech for its role in my intellectual, emotional and social development and I welcome the opportunity to assist my alma mater in continuing its long-standing tradition of developing young minds, as well as enriching their lives. I have many fond memories of my years at Brooklyn Tech. When I learned that I would be attending one of the best high schools in New York City and that the students were among the best and the brightest but I had no idea of the incredible legacy and reputation of this great institution and the wonderful opportunities that a student of Brooklyn Tech would be afforded.

I lived in Queens and didn’t think about the 2 hour bus and two train commute that was in store for the next 3 years and I really didn’t think about waking up at 5am every morning to make a 8am zero period class, really pleasant on a frigid winter morning. It was great; the Queens students formed a strong bond; we studied, laughed, talked and slept on those rides home. And together we learned to maneuver the Fort Greene neighborhood, of that time, which is not the Fort Greene of today.

Being a part of the earliest class of girls that was admitted to Tech, was one of the greatest influences on the woman I am today. When I entered in 1973, of the approximately 6000 student, 500 were girls. What an experience! It was at Tech that I learned not only how to be comfort- able in the male presence, but how to interact, communicate, work and yes compete with them, very important skills for a career in the financial services industry. That early molding has been instrumental in my ability to succeed. While other young women were in home economics I was learning how to use a lathe, make screws by hand, pour hot metal in a ARLENE ISAACS-LOWE '76

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mold I made to make a metal T-square, and accurately test the strength of different metals. Since then I have felt that I could learn how to do anything and given the opportunity I could accomplish anything.

And let’s not forget for a scrawny and flat chested girl from the West Indies, the odds of getting some male attention was finally in my favor.

I learned tenacity and leadership at Brooklyn Tech, believe it or not by being a part of the first cheerleading squad. We had a championship football team who played the best sports teams in the city with formi- dable cheering teams and initially we were not very good. Our uniforms were homemade, our cheers were unoriginal, and our steps were uncoor- dinated. But with determination, commitment and the incredible support of Ms. Sciabara and her family we persevered. By my senior year I was co-captain we had great uniforms and at some games we outperformed some of those cheering squads.

The very best thing about going to Brooklyn Tech was meeting my husband, Walter Lowe IV, in the 10th grade. Through our union we produced my greatest accomplishments our son Walter Lowe V, a gradu- ate of Morehouse College, and my daughter, Khiana, a sophomore at Stanford University. Being their mother has been my greatest pleasure, they are both wonderful and productive young people and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for their future. Thank you Brooklyn Tech. A 14 year old boy from a housing project in the Bronx dreamed of Brooklyn Technical High School. In 1966 a letter of acceptance was the realization of that dream. For four years I had the great privilege of studying with six thousand of the best and brightest students in our country. Together we learned concepts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics along with languages, his- tory and creative writing. While the academic rigor prepared us well for our college years, we at the same time learned how to compete on the gridiron and track from Adam Cirillo and Ed Zarowin, how to write from Jean Brincko and Nick Malachias, how to lead from Lowell Sanders and Bill Clarvit and how to behave as gentlemen from Joe Lipp and of course S.O.S. In the cauldron of turbulent late ’60s we learned about strength of materi- als and strength of character,economic value and human value, mathematical equality and racial equality. As it was then and remains to- day each school morning throughout the five GEORGE VAN AMSON '70

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boroughs, buses and subways carried Technites to 29 Fort Greene Place from neighborhoods like Throggs Neck, Bedford –Stuyvesant, St. Al- bans, Harlem and St. George. Whether by the GG, QB, #4 or the Ferry… all led to Tech. Tech where we were challenged, shaped and educated. Tech, our simultaneous beacon and foundation. Tech , where opportunity was in abundance.

For every teacher, coach and classmate; for every ‘T’ square, step ‘v’ block and tap wrench; for every lab, shop and classroom, I am forever thankful for Brooklyn Technical High School. I am deeply honored to receive this Alumni Achievement Award and will forever bless the name of Brooklyn Tech. Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation

Board of Directors Larry Cary ’70 President

Norman Keller ’54 Vice President

Susan Mayham ’76 Vice President

Anthony Schirripa ‘67 Vice President

Carmine Morano ’72 Treasurer

Donovan Wickline ’88 Secretary

Wilton Cedeno ’82 Horace Davis ’84 Jim DiBenedetto ’71 Jack Feinstein ’60 Penelope Kokkinides ’87 Amy Kong ’99 Edward LaGrassa ’65 John Lyons '66 Margaret Murphy '83 Achilles Perry ’58 Leonard Riggio ’58 Ned Steele ’68 Michael Weiss ’57 Marc Williams '90 Laurie Zephyrin ’92

Mathew M. Mandery ’61 Chief Educational Officer

Elizabeth A. Sciabarra Executive Director