NFA Class of 64, I joined the Navy in 1967 and retired in 1990, Joined the
Cobb Co. GA Sheriff's Office in 1990 and retired in 2007 so now I am doubly
retired. I live in Smyrna GA, ..... see ya ...Jim...
2009-12-07
Larry Lipman 1965 lwl3333@optonline.net
After NFA I went to the Univ of Rochester upstate, met my wife there, and
we're married nearly 40 years. I taught school in Rochester for a couple
years and then went to Syracuse Univ Law School. When I got out my first
law job was in NJ and I've been here ever since. After practicing with a
large firm for 3 years I was asked to join an established attorney in Bergen
County and became a partner. Although I'm now semi-retired, I still have a
law office in Fair Lawn where I've practiced since 1976. For about 20 years
I also had an office in NY. My wife has been a 6th grade schoolteacher in
Englewood for over 25 years. We have 2 kids, a son 34 who's an attorney in
Southern NJ, and a daughter, 31 who works in computer development in
Boston. We have 2 grandsons, 7 and 4. My family's business, started by my
grandfather 75 years ago, is a large industrial park in Rockland County, NY,
and I still work there part time as well. My wife and I travel quite a bit
and have been all over the world to something like 70 countries. In 2 weeks
we will be going to Panama with our kids and grandsons for our 12th
Christmas there. We go often to Europe and have been to nearly every country
in Central and South America. We also are avid golfers and play as much as
we can in season. I've become involved in several charitable organizations
both in NJ and in Newburgh. We are all healthy, for which I suddenly feel
very thankful, after reading the obituary list on your website.
2009-12-07
Ted Owens 1964 apowen@localnet.com Hi Bill and everyone who was around Newburgh when I lived there! I retired
from police work in New York in 1995. I was a N.Y.S. certified police
instructor, warrant control officer, field training officer and wore a host
of other hats including criminal investigator & detective during my career.
In addition, I was the Chief Constable for the Town of Rochester where my 15
minutes of "fame" was successfully removing the Reverend Sun Myung Moon of
the infamous "Moonies" and his indoctrination camp from the state. Prior to
my full time law enforcement career I was a N.Y.S. certified Building
Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer and Zoning Inspector for the Town of
Rochester. I was also an elected fire commissioner, served two terms and ran
unopposed. We are now living at 21053 Indiana Avenue in Port Charlotte,
Florida. I built my first motorcycle at age 13 at my parents home on the
south side of North Plank Road at the foot of Chadwicks lake which my Dad
Clarence W. Owens helped build for Tom Chadwick. I've lost count of the
motorcycles that I've owned since and have a current bike web site at
http://members.localnet.com/~apowen/ which may be of interest to some of
you. I took a very lovely classmate from our class of '64 on her very first
motorcycle ride earlier this year and her expertise at horseback riding paid
off. Leslie Pesetzky is a natural biker and I hardly knew she was on unless
she tapped me on the shoulder with a question about some Florida sight!
Leslie was one of the original twelve of us students at N.F.A. who under the
auspices of Bernard "Bernie" Barnes launched the first accredited high
school course in B&W photography in the state! We pretty much had free
passes to photograph most school activities and quickly earned the nickname
of "Bernies' Raiders". I'm still into photography and accepted the
Ellenville Public Library's invitation to exhibit my work many years ago. So
here I am in Florida just as crazy as I was in high school but now a retired
cop without a leash on a 98 cubic inch V-Twin motorcycle still carrying guns
and cameras, Lol. Bill, thank you for having such a terrific web site and
feel free to publicize my email address as I would certainly enjoy hearing
from others who have walked those hallowed halls of N.F.A.
Graduated NFA in 1968 and moved to Texas and never went back. My friend,
Diane Lease (Price), class of 1968, told me about the site - really a
wonderful job that you have done. Since I haven't had a chance to make it to
any of the reunions, I've enjoyed looking at all the pictures. I live on a
ranch in Poolville, Texas with my husband (Tom), son (Sean -25) and
daughter(Katherine-18) and 3 horses (Savannah, Lily Grace, and Boo). I work
as an educational diagnostician in Ft. Worth ISD co-ordinating services for
special needs children and also evaluate children for autism spectrum
disorders.
Great job to all who worked on this site! living in jensen beach fl and
became a gator dad with my 2 daughters ..to fellow alum.. Feel free to
contact me.
Teddy Owens passed me the info on your website. I have just spent a
wonderful time down memory lane on your website. Your terrific for doing all
of this work. I graduated from N.F.A. in '64. Taught art for almost 40 years
in the Newburgh school district and retired in 2005. Two pieces of info: I
believe in the 45th reunion pictures #46a, the guy in the yellow/blue
stripped shirt is Richie Fenwick. Also James Sartin from the Class of 65,
passed away in 2007 at age 60. Jim was in Photography with me and played on
the football team, I believe he wore #72. If you know Patty Wright, she is
his cousin and will be able to give you more information about Jimmy. Thanks
again for all of your beautiful work !!!
2009-11-15
BJ Scianna (McBride) 1965 golfer2147@verizon.net
Class of 1965 !!! I am still in the area - living in
Poughkeepsie.......Looking forward to reunion next year !
I graduated 1974, when I left I moved to Poughkeepsie which is my birth
place, married and had 2 kids as a housewife. divorced and remarried to my
present husband for 25 years we had one child. Still a housewife, moved to
Atlanta Georgia till present. I have 6 grandchildren. will send my picture
to your email. I enjoyed looking through the yearbook and most of the
pictures...Thanks so much for bringing the past to the future.
Live in meadow hill. Moved back in 1980 just looking for old friends
2009-10-09
Linda (Paolini) Gauthier 1962 paogau@shaw.ca
Hello from B.C., Canada, Greetings from beautiful B.C. Moved here 5 1/2 yrs ago
to be near son and family (lived in Canada since 1967). Have 2 beautiful
grandchldren and we all live in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia (north
of Washington State)---a 4 season resort area. I still visit the Newburgh area
every year and love it. Linda Paolini Gauthier, NFA 1962
Previous signing 2004 Where you are living ? Living in beautiful British Columbia, Canada to be
close to son and family. What you did since graduating Worked at Stewart AFB,
where I met my Canadian husband. Military housewife and mom, traveling thru
Quebec, eastern provinces. Worked for Can. Red Cross 2 yrs, and in Ottawa for
federal govt for 10 years. Retired in 1995. Recently, sold our house in Montr
Comments ! Absolutely fantastic! You've done a super job of reuniting all of us
here. Thank you!
Class of 1980.......Great job on the page it looks great ! Next year will
be 30 years, can you believe it ?....... After graduation I went into the
military where I traveled throughout the world, some pleasant, some
not...Upon return to the area I went to work for IBM and NXP...Still in the
area and enjoying every minute of our great community here in the Hudson
Valley!... Miss all the friends from school and would like to regain
communications if anyone is around...Until then, looking forward to 30 year
reunion.
2009-09-17
Jerry Lea 1965 jhook53@yahoo.com Hello ,
just stopping by to say " Job well done on the site ". Looking for friends
that graduated , class of 65 and some of class of 64 and 66. Please make
contact... Raymond Toracker , 65 , Robert TRipp , 66 , Gary Junfka , 66 .
All that are in 65 , drop me a line...
2009-09-11
Nadine Plona Childers 1970 nadineccol@aol.com
Looking for classmates from class of 1970 interested in 40th reunion.
contact me either on facebook or @
nadineccol@aol.com
Great site, Bill, thank you!! This really brings back wonderful, warm
memories. The photos from the Class of '69 40th reunion were great. Some
day I will get back to Newburgh for one of our reunions. I left New Windsor
in 1980 for Charlotte, NC, then spent 2 years in Hilton Head Island, SC
before settling in St. Cloud, Florida in 1993. Worked as an Executive
Assistant to the Vice President of Toys R Us here in Orlando for 14 years.
Single now, I enjoy working around my home. I believe my wild days are now
behind me (darn!).!).
2009-09-05
Jo-ann Mesaris "Jodie" 1975
sonshine777_1@juno.com This is a great site thank you so much...Graduated in1975
Just stopping by to say hello to all my fellow 1963 classmates.
I hope you are all doing well. I now have 4 darling grandchildren, 2 boys
and 2 girls and still live in Coldenham, NY :D If anyone needs any info.
about our class contact me and maybe I can help. Stay well and keep smiling.
Previous signing 2004 Where you are
living ? Living in Coldenham, NY What you did since graduating: Worked, got
married had 3 daughters, got divorced. Got married again (28 yrs) had 2 more
daughters. Now have 2 grandchildren (2yrs & 1wk) Work w/hubby at our business in
downtown Coldenham, NY.. Travel and enjoy my family and life. Bill you've done a
wonderful job w/this site.. Many thanks, Judi
NFA Forum website
http://forums.delphiforums.com/NFA_ALUMNI/start
Hi! I live in Pennsylvania now with my family. I would love to hear from
my fellow classmates, so send an email if you want to catch up! The 45th
reunion was really fun! I want to get in touch with Darlene Nichols...so if
anyone has any contact information on her, keep me
posted.......................... I hope you all are well, Carol
2009-08-03 skypilot1968@hotmail.com
Arnold Serafin 1965
Although this may seem like a "Last Will & Testament" its not. I assure the
readers of this message that I am alive and very well and plan to stay that
way for a long time. To all those who I have called friends, have may
offended, and yes, girlfriends during my time in Newburgh and at NFA I just
wanted to let all of you know how much of a positive force you have been in
my life, the pleasant memories I have acquired a long the way, and the
opportunities I have had to become a better person. Just something I thought
I should say on this site. 2008-05-22 A
follow up to what I'm doing now. I am a grandfather with an 8 yr old
granddaughter and a brand new grandson. Work occasionally, but mostly race
bicycles at events across the country. Have lived in Texas for quite sometime
and don't miss the winters of back east. The film and video production business
has been good to me but it was time to leave. I have no regrets about that. 2005-02-05 Sorry Bill for not signing in the first time. A recap on
me, here goes. After NFA went to live in NYC. Best experience I ever had for
growing up. Went to OCCC, then SUNY Plattsburgh, and finally Geneseo for an MA.
Was in the film and video production business for a long time. Did the Hollywood
thing making commercials for Anheiser-Busch. Married for over 30 years. Two
daughters, Amy and Julia with one granddaughter. Life's been good. Can't
complain. 2010-07-20 Update on what I'm doing. Still live near
Dallas, Texas. Married 37 years and counting. Two daughters 30 and 23. Two
grandchildren. Retired. I race bicycles at events all over Texas. Ride the
largest bicycle race in the nation. The Hotter n Hell 100. 14,000 riders, 100
miles, in 100 plus degrees. Believe or not I enjoy it.
2009-08-01
Tony R Gill 1987
spynonu1968@yahoo.com
Class of 87'! Left Newburgh In 1988 to join the US Army. Retired in 2008
after many deployments! Love the city I grew up in NBNY! I have a daughter
and 3 sons! Currently residing in VA!
My name is Leslie Harris and I graduated in 1977. I was the Senior Class
Vice President but they got my name wrong and listed me as Dorothy Harris
instead. I am now 50 years old. When I left NFA I got an A.S. in Business
Administration. It wasn't until I was in my early forties that I went back
to school and got a B.S. in Business Administration. I am now working on a
Master's of Divinity at Howard University's School of Divinity where I am
also employed as an Office Administrator, and the John Leland Center for
Theological Studies. It was so sad to read athe memorial page for the class
of 1977 and sadder that I remember several of the people listed. That
said--this is a great site and I am glad someone thought of it. I will post
my photo from my facebook page on the what we look like now page for this
site. Oh yeah I've been married twice and divorced twice--no
children.......................................
Thanks again for
the site.........................Leslie R. Harris-Traore
2009-07-29
Bill Schoonmaker 1976 billschoonmaker@live.com Class
of 1976 - It's been a long time but i did not go far away i live in
Washintonville with my wife and 2 children.
2009-07-27
Marie Blue 1981
declutteringsolutions@msn.com
Married, mother of four daughters. I work in office at Rothschild Middle
School in Georgia. I love coffee, my computers, running at 5 o'clock in the
morning with my husband, reading & rereading a good book, an inspiring
sermon, and having a boring day. Oh yeah and my iphone !
2009-07-19
Maureen Huggins McBean 1967 mhm48@aol.com This
website brought back so many wonderful memories of N.F.A. Thanks! I am
living and teaching Kindergarten in Merritt Island, Florida. I am married
with 3 wonderful children.
2009-07-13
James Femiak 1968
femiakj@verizon.net
Great job. Yes still alive and kicking. High school, 4yrs Coast
Guard, various jobs, 28 yrs IBM E. Fishkill, Presently self employed
contractor. Keep up the good work on the yearbooks, brings back some
great memories. HI ALL!!!!
2009-07-06
Jim Hourin 1957
jhourin@aol.com
Glad to see a few web sites for NFA. Is there one for the class of 1957 ?
I WOULD HAVE GRADUATED IN 75, I
MARRIED JUANITA CLARK AND IM A PASTOR IN CHINQUPIN NC, BELIEVE IT OR NOT AT
50 I LOVE HORSES AND LOVE THE OUT DOORS,
2009-06-20
John Soro 1968 jsoro@cox.net
Lived in Las Vegas since April of '78. So much has happened here over the
years I feel I've lived three different lifes here. All is well and keeping
busy. It took me this long to catch up and view the pics of the last
reunion. Bill N has posted pics well, loved them all and miss many people.
I plan on getting back to the Burg more. Take care
all...........
Signing
2005-05-07 Greetings from Las Vegas. Been here since '78 and still love it. Worked
in the gaming industry til '99 and now am retired again... I'd like to
thank Bill for all his hard work on this site. He's done a great job. I
wish all of you all the happiness your hearts desire. JOHN Original signing 2004 ! Very nice.....thx for the memories.. I love it. I
don't think we knew what a great school NFA really was.... :o)
2009-06-17
MaryAnn Toporowski Judson 1972
maryannjudson@ymail.com
Came to this site a few month's ago and it has brought back soo many
memories.. all good.. Nice to see and hear from old friends of the past..
seeing old photo's especially .. married.. two grown kids.. living happily
ever after.. Thanks Bill! For keeping memories alive.. MaryAnn
Hello! I hope that the 1981 class has a reunion, I am living in Miami after
hurricane Katrina. I would like to know how to purchase my year book, I lost
a lot of pictures and memories, specially my year book. Thank-you.
Hey I am still alive and well living in Ojibwa, WI ready to move to the
Caribbean permanently. Retired from Federal Service after 29 years in Nov
2005. Hi to all. Still remember the huge party i had at my house in New
Windsor May 1968. Lasted for 4 days. Still remember cleaning up the beer
cans and taking down the tents in the back fields. Mahaf
Bill, great site. I graduated in 1979, Happily married since 1987 and have
two wonderful girls, 18 and 15. I have worked for IBM for 22 yrs now. I live
in Wallkill.
I'm a graduate of the class of 1969 and understand I'm on the list of
the missing for our upcoming 40th reunion. I'm alive and doing well. I'm
currently working as an Educational Consultant.
2009-05-04
Teresa Newkirk Brooks 1981 teresabrooks@ymail.com HELLO EVERYONE ITS WAS GOOD TO SEE THE PAST PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL
ANYTIME
2009-05-02
Robert Calvosa 1971
rxcalvosa@gmail.com Class of '71. "After Woodstock there didn't seem to be much point in hangin'
around. moved to ca. 1970.
I have been looking at your. site for a couple of years now and enjoy it so
much. I am class of 57 and I wish you could add a list of people who would
like to get in touch with old friends
and neighbors.
2009-04-25
Donna Thompson 1970 dmbaietti@hotmail.com I
graduated in 1970 and have been far away from Newburgh for many years. I
would enjoy hearing from old friends.
Hi Billy, I am Gary Fishers sister and was your partner in his wedding. I
just found this website-you did a fantastic job. Was sad to see the memorial
page and all who passed away
2009-04-15
Marilu (Goodman) Ramos 1980 Ken Goodman 1980 kmboyz@aol.com
Class
of 1980 Married to Ken Goodman from same class (22 years). Living in
Florida..3 boys
2009-03-25
Marianne Ransom Southwell 1978 Email Hey everyone. I graduated in 1978. WOW can't believe I have been out for
30 years. Well I am married with 2 children, my daughter is 19 going on 20
my son is 18 and will be graduating this year. I have 3 step children and 3
step grandchildren. I love them all equally. I am living in central new
york in a small town called Moravia, the town sits at the bottom tip of
owasco lake, if you remember your social studies that is one of the finger
lakes. We sometimes go swimming in owasco lake which is one of the great
lakes. Live is good here. We moved here to give our children a great
life. We don't miss the city much but do miss our friends and family there.
This site rox...gr8 job Bob Dederick email me
cdederick@yahoo.com Wallpaper/paint every job on the planet happiness
is everything, if your not that your wasting your time.
2009-03-23
Elaine Newkirk Burks 1983 Email Hello to every one that I have not seen in a long time
Since graduating in 71 I received my doctorate in chiropractic, then opened
a practice in Maine. Moved to Philadelphia where I practiced and taught at
Pennsylvania College of chiropractic for 2 years, then married and had 4
children. moved to northeast Pa. where I currently live and practice with my
husband. Haven't been very good about keeping in touch with old friends ,
but would love to hear from any classmates .
Thanks for this web site and all the work that has gone into it. Sad to see
all those who have left us. After NFA I graduated from college, married,
moved to Maine, had 2 boys, divorced, moved to Oregon (where I currently
live) and completed graduate school. Hope all is well with "66 and
classmates from other years.
2009-02-23
Jessica Stanley Steve Koslan 1983 Email
Hey Everyone! This is a great site! My Uncle graduated in '83 and
hasn't seen a good friend for a long time. His name was
Steve Koslan and I thought it would be nice for them to see each other
again. Any information would be helpful. ............ By the way...Great
site Bill! ... my email is: justbitten_vamplover01@yahoo.com
2009-02-18
Felicia Snell 1980 Email Class of 1980 and looking for my long lost classmate
I still live in
Newburgh and work in Cornwall hospital in the pharmacy I have two children.
looking forward to talking to some of my classmate write me my e-mail
address is virgofelicia@aol.com
2009-02-17
Melissa Goldman 1992 Email I am Melissa Goldman I grad from nfa in 1992 since then I have 3 children 2
son and 1 daughter. I have moved from Newburgh and raised my children in
Crossville TN . I worked department stores and now work at Perdue Farms in
TN for 10 years now and soon to be a lead. My life hasn't been exciting just
trying to get by these day.
2009-02-10
Linda Blauvelt Tuttle 1966 Email Thanks to Mary Lindsey (on Facebook) for pointing me your way -Great
Job!!! I live in Poughkeepsie; have 2 grown sons; an incredible
daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren ( 2 girls and one boy.) I have been
widowed now for almost 13 years. Work at Social Services in Dutchess as a
Case Manager ( full time) and as the Catholic Campus Minister @ Vassar
College - part time. Keeps me busy and young!!!
HI, BILL --GREAT SITE. I GRADUATED IN 1964 AND I'M TRYING TO FIND INFO ABOUT
OUR 45TH REUNION THIS YEAR. I LIVE NEAR BOULDER, CO. ON 35 ACRE RANCH. HAVE
BEEN IN COLORADO SINCE 1981 AND IT'S GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!
Where has the time gone? This site brings back memories of friends and
events that are with us till we depart . The music evokes feelings that
cross the distance and for a moment it is yesterday 50 years ago.
What a great site Bill, You have done a wonderful job. How can we ever thank
you enough for all your hard work. I went on to college and graduate school
after leaving NFA. I am married/divorced five grown children, 11
grandchildren, and I own my own business as a Motivational speaker for the
Empowerment of Women, along with owning a Mortgage field services business
with two of my sons. Currently I am living in central Missouri and loving
it. I collect old Rock and Roll classics as a hobby.
I totally enjoyed the site. I was also viewing my brothers yearbook from
1947. name Raymond Powles. This is a visit to old times, and home. I truly think this is fantastic
THANK YOU SO MUCH Carol
2009-01-10
Sandy [Harris] Morrison 1965 Email
Hi everybody from the class of 65, hope all are well and enjoying life.
Have a great year. SANDY
Original signing 1/10/09
HEY BILL, JUST HEARD ABOUT THIS SITE, IT'S GREAT. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU
REMEMBER ME BUT I WOULD HAVE GRADUATED WITH YOU IN 65. IF YOU REMEMBER
FRANKIE WILLIAMS I AM HIS AUNT. I AM MARRIED, I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND
EIGHT GRAND CHILDREN. I LIVE IN CORNWALL, THAT'S WHERE I MOVED WHEN I LEFT
NEWBURGH. BOY I WISH WE COULD GO BACK TO THOSE DAYS, REMEMBER HI-Y? THEY
WERE THE DAYS. I TELL MY KIDS IF THEY COULD ONLY HAD GREW UP IN OUR DAYS. I
HEARD FROM SOME OF OUR CLASSMATES, BONNIE CHERRY, SHERRY WEGNANT, SUSAN
HIRSHBERG AND MARLENE SHAFER. WELL I AM SO GLAD YOU HAVE THIS SITE. TAKE
CARE. SANDY [HARRIS] MORRISON
2009-01-01
Mickey Pelella 1975 Email Hi Bill ........Just wanted to say great job again. I pop in every couple
of months just to see about reunions and obits. It really keeps me up to
date. Thanks Mickey (Louis) Pelella Class of 75
Original Signing 2005-09-20
An excellent web-site Thank you. Graduated in 75, we have a reunion coming
up. I've been in CT. for over 27 years, two girls 3 and 5 and a wife Lisa
from CT. the bulk of my family is still in and around the Newburgh area.
Thanks again Mickey
Hey Class of 69’. After graduating NFA went to OCCC, then got my BA SUNY
Geneseo. Publishing sales and marketing for 25 yrs. Guest lecturer Harvard,
Cornell. Married 3x what a surprise. 3 wonderful children Shane 34, Jess
26, Cass, 23. Sold my Telcom/Data consultancy business in 2003. Then
semi-retired. Built my dream woodworking shop in Frenchtown NJ and made
equestrian and artsy fartsy furniture. Moved to GA 07’ with my long lost
love. Now splitting my time between the winter house in Norcross GA and
summers at Lake Burton GA. Still in touch w/ Steve Perry
(69) and others through Facebook. Brothers Peter
(67)TX....... and Tim
(73) RI.
This was most informative. I am sorry to see that so many of my friends
have gone on. You have done a very good job of keeping up to date. I know
it was hard work. Love the picture of the school. Nancy Stapp -----left
before '54. I did get Accounting and Programming later, but it was harder
that way. I was mostly with Cynthia Kalmus Kugler during those
years. Many thanks!!!
2008-11-30
Sandra Petro 1968 Email I'm married, semi-retired and live in Florida. I have two daughters, three
step-children and four grandchildren. I moved to Florida to get away from
those New York winters. I found these pages by accident while surfing the
internet. Great! .......I forgot the most important thing. Class of 1968 !!
2008-11-13
Ellen Antonelli (Hannigan) 1970 Email Great Web Page: Class of 1970
Hi Bill, Great site.....I lived down the street from you in Meadow
Hill. I see a few names I remember....but where is everyone from "72"? I
live and work in Asheville NC. Been here for about 20 years. I am married to
a girl from Valley Central (33years) have two kids, that are out on their
own. No grandkids yet. Ray
2008-10-23
Tim Heil 1972 Email What a great site. I just found a cousin of mine that I have not heard from
in over 40 years. Thanks for putting this site up.
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to say the 40th reunion was a really nice
tribute to those who have passed on. It was great to see those who
came.
Original signing 2004 Where you are living ? Saugerties and
Woodstock What you did since graduating Married 20 years 1st time. Married
11 years now. Teach Pre-k and Art for 25+ years. Lived in Milton, Highland,
New Paltz and now Saugerties. Have 2 terrific and very talented daughters,
29 and 22. Oldest has an MFA in Graphic Design. Youngest attends SVA
Found out about this site at the class of 68's icebreaker at Torches. Great
job Bill ! I am a recently retired teacher and currently live in Fishkill.
Love getting together with old classmates.
2008-10-11 Marty Isham 1963 Email Class
of 63, graduated in Jan 63 after screwing up in my 62 class. Came back for my
Jun graduation. Went into USAF on Jan 28,63. Put in 21 years in the USAF, as an
air policeman and intelligence illustrator (Mrs. Goodrich art classes served me
well!!), survived Viet Nam in 68-69. Married a super lady from Virginia in
71.Retired from USAF in Nov 83. Went into civil service. Moved to Las Vegas in
85 as Production Design Director for the "Fighter Weapons Review". Retired for
good on Apr 30,08. Enjoying the antics of my 3 year old grandson. Sad to see so
many of my classmates have passed on!! Best to all!!!....Marty
2008-10-11 Norm Appelbaum 1967 Email I am a
Radiologic Technologist @ DRA Imaging P.C. in Poughkeepsie, NY I have been an RT
for 34 yrs. I spent 4 yrs in the USAF 68-72 I currently live in Pleasant Valley
NY with my wife of 27 yrs
2008-10-07 Juanita Conley (Clark) 1978 Email
I graduated in 1978, left Newburgh in 1988, married for 20 years we have 5
children and 10 grandchildren, we love the lord, my husband is a Minister and
we leave in Wilmington N.C. I am a pre-school teacher.. I still have family in
Newburgh and hope to visit soon
2008-09-11 Udo A. Homuth 1965 Email Thought
I would say a big HELLO to some long-lost members of the class of 65.
CLASS OF 74... MARRIED TO THE SAME PERSON 33 YRS...2 SONS 32YRS AND
26YRS.....LIVE IN NEWBURGH ALL BUT 3 YRS....I KNOW THERE IS A PERSON OUT
THERE LOOKING FOR ME.....SUSAN S. PLEASE EMAIL ME....
What a great experience browsing down the Archives and running across a
face and a name you haven't thought about for 50 years!!
Hope to relive some more grand old times Sept 20th '08 at the reunion...............
Super job, Bill. Has to be one of a kind website.
Thanks.
Phil Conway '58
2008-08-04
Lynn Perrott 1967 Email I graduated in '67. I am married, with two daughters, now ages 27 and 23.
I live in Maryland with my husband, Richard Martin, and own and run a
gymnastics school with him. I am very involved in judging gymnastics, and
with administration within the gymnastics community.
Lynn
WOW!, just thought I would look and see if there was anything about NFA on
the net and found this sight!, I graduated in "81" joined the Air Force was
stationed down at Eglin AFB fl. and never left, got out of the service in
"86" got married and 21 years later and two kids (girls) who are the love of
my live, now I'm divorced, single at 45!....Pam Taylor you out there! ..LOL !
I'm now a firefighter for the govt. working at Hurlburt AFB in fl, next to
Eglin, I love life and RED HEADS!, any takers! ..LOL! , I do look a little bit
different then my year book picture!,.... DON'T WE ALL!
2008-07-26
Ralph W. Lent Jr. 1964 Email Hi
everyone from the great class of "64". I had been married since 1967 but was
in Vietnam before that. Got divorced in 99 and lived in Newburgh until I
moved to Florida in 2005. I still live in Fla. in a little town called
Mulberry. I am married again on 05/02/08 to Lucy. I have no children. Life
has been OK for me but miss having my own kids. Well that's about it for
me................... Oh I am retired. See ya. Ralph (Butch)
I am a mother of one, living in Walden. Graduated Class of '84! I am
currently engaged to be married for the second time, And hoping to hear from
some classmates.
Moved to Tennessee to try and "find myself" - the problem is I'm still
looking......Married since 87 with a 25 year old step-daughter and living in
Knoxville, TN.
Have been working in the Information Technology field since 1980 and have
been with Bush Brothers & Company (the baked bean people) since 96. I've
lived in Tennessee longer than I lived in NY but I still claim NY as home.
Hard to leave those early years behind. Will always have a soft spot in my
heart for Newburgh and New Windsor and of course NFA.
Hi Bill I graduated in 1961 worked as a carpenter at west point retired in
2003 now live in St Marys Ga. for five years near my daughter Nicole her
husband is in the navy aboard a submarine at kings bay sub base in Ga.
2008-06-25
Eddie Borden 1968 Email I only became aware of this web site a couple of days ago. Contact with a
very dear friend from way back when advised me of it. I've been gone from
Newburgh for a very long time, yet, through exemplary efforts she found me
to inform me of our upcoming 40 year reunion (ouch!).
The site is great and a delight for any of us who hold NFA as an alma
mater. I do not remember you Bill and I'm rather certain you do not know me
either. I just wanted to stop by and say "Thank You" for your time and
efforts to create this place for us to go back and reminisce.
Great Job on the web site Bill. You are a act that can't be followed!
Awesome.................NFA Class of 1978 is having our Reunion on Aug 9th & 10th, 2008. All
details are listed on our web site. www.nfa78.com Siblings of the class
of 78 are welcome to attend. Local Labor's 17, field pavilion on Aug 9th
for a Picnic/BBQ and the following day, a 4 hour cruise from the Newburgh
waterfront down past West Point. .......................
Living in Georgia for the last 20 years, married with 3 very active
teenagers. Life is good, but busy! Hope to see Alumni at our
event!
Mark
Looking for me, I've been all over the place and around the world a few
times. Now living in Queens, with my husband of 23 years, 2 boys and 1 girl.
I can't say I miss Newburgh but I do miss my old friends. Love to hear what
your up to and yes i still sing hahaha it drives the kids nuts still after
all these years it a great way to get them to shut up or "I'll sing" get it.
I did start writing a book but things do get in the way of finishing
it...... So e-mail me!
Hello, I graduated in 1975 ( largest class at that time ). Married with 2
boys, working in New Jersey living in Gardiner, NY. Four year in Navy right
out of NFA, 20 years at IBM Poughkeepsie. Hobbies are music, gardening,
football.
I look back with fond memories. Bill
2008-06-07
Annmarie Rafos 1972 Email
Hello to anyone from class of 1972 ! This is a great site. Good to see
faces from the past. I now live in Alabama and work as a fraud investigator
for a bank. I return often to visit my family and because I love New York.
Please drop a line if you remember me !! or if you don't.......... :0)
Date: 2008-06-04
Tom McGonigal 1966 Email
Hi, to everyone who reads this, especially to the class of "66". I have
lived in MD for 38 years. I have worked for the Feds for 37yrs as an
analyst. First with Social Security and for the last 15 years for the agency
that administers MEDICARE. I am married for 35yrs to a nurse and we have
four children two boys first and then two girls. In July 08 my one
granddaughter will be "one". I am planning on retiring in 18 months, unless
they make me a better offer.......I would like to hear from people I knew,
especially from the class of "66".
2008-06-01
Elizabeth Royal 1980 Email I am from the class of 1980. It is a honor to visit this website, see
familiar faces and enjoy the memories again. I was a geek in NFA, attended
Buffalo State college and now work as a computer analyst in central New
York. Thanks again, this was a great idea :-)
2008-05-25
Bill Tobin 1980 Email Wow, I came across the site just randomly surfing the net. My photo in
the '80 yearbook looks so unlike me now. Briefly left Newburgh after
graduating, entered Army and have been based/made my home in Hawaii ever
since. .......... Great site! Maybe one of these days
I'll return for one of the Class of '80 reunions.
Appreciate the look back. Graduated NFA in 64. Could not make it back to the
64 reunion though. I am retired from the Air Force and I am a writer. Anyone
reading this for 64 that remembers me feel free to get in touch.
HEY BILLY, I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SITE, REALLY BROUGHT ME BACK TO THE GOOD
OLD DAYS...HOPE TA HEAR FROM YA SOON...TAKE CARE GEORGE
2008-04-26
MYRON DUNBAR STAPLES 1964 Email
HELLO! FROM MIAMI, FL . I'VE BEEN HERE FOR (38) GOOD YEARS. I'M MARRIED,
WITH (2) GIRLS. I DROVE TRACTOR-TRAILERS FOR (26) YEARS. I CAME TO VISIT MY
OLDEST SISTER ( VIRGINIA, CLASS OF 1955) AND HER FAMILY. I LIKED IT DOWN
HERE AND MOVED. I ENJOY THE WEATHER. I'M VERY SORRY THAT I COULDN'T MAKE THE
FORTY YEAR REUNION PARTY. IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME. I SAW THE
PHOTO, I THINK YOU GUYS ALL LOOK GOOD. HEY! MAYBE I CAN GET THERE FOR THE
FORTY FIFTH. LETS PRAY, THAT WE ALL CAN MEET AGAIN. I STILL HAVE FAMILY
THERE, EVERYBODY IS ALWAYS COMING HERE. LISTEN I'M IN THE PHONE BOOK . IF
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MIAMI CALL. THANKS TO ALL, MYRON STAPLES.
2008-04-22 Carollee (Dittbrenner) Curri 1965 Email Graduated NFA class of 1965
Absolutely fantastic job Bill. It was fun riding down memory lane and
wondering where everyone is now for the Class of 1965. I am still in the Newburgh area, have two sons and 5 beautiful
grandchildren.
I have just retired from West Point where I worked for the Federal
Government for 28 1/2 years
Hello there, I graduated in 1984. I have been living in Ogdensburg, NY
(on the Canadian border-2 hours north of Syracuse) since Jan of 1987. I
have two daughters: Kelsey 18 and Christin 15. I have been working as a
sales assistant at a family owned Pepsi Cola franchise since 1995. Married
in 1988 - happily divorced in 2000. Found the love of my live in 2003 -
life is good! Would love to hear from some long lost friends. Send me an
email! Take care, Maureen
Dear Bill and Karen, Thanks for all your hard work in this website. It's
great to visit with old friends and connect. I graduated in 1966. I was
recruited by the FBI from high school and went to Washington, DC to live.
Met my husband and got married in Dec. of 1966 and had three children, two
boys and a girl. I have 10 grandchildren and am now living in the Northern
Neck of Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay and am enjoying retirement.
Hi, that's me at the 45th reunion party, class of 1959... I am married to a
wonderful man. Have three children 2 girls 1 boy. Dana, Kelly, and Ken. 10
grand children and 4 great grand children. I am retired now work for the
state for 25 years. My mom is still here and is 94 years old. My dad lived
to be 100 and 6 months. I now live in Modena, NY but lived most of my life
in new Windsor. We have been up here for 3 years now and we love it. It is
real country. Picture below with my husband Paul.
2008-03-20
Treza Janeiro 1961 Email
A blink of eye and the years have gone by. Happy to find this site. Sent to
other classmates. My how happy I was to see all the pictures again. It is
great to be able to reminise and realize that we had the greatest of the
years. keep in touch--Treza
Wow it's been years but I enjoyed my time at NFA. It definitely opened my
eye to all the possibilities out there. I graduated in 1988 and moved back
to the Caribbean. I started a career in Banking and went to Nova Scotia
Canada to pursue a degree in Global Business management. I am now living in
the UK, happily married and have 4 young adults.
2008-03-21
Pamela Kohl Catania 1968 Email Still living in
Newburgh, married 2 children, married and 2
grandchildren work in real estate husband attorney.......
anyone know how to get in touch with Deb Shulman class 0f 68 ?
2008-03-07 Sandra Prisco Velez 1956 Email
I took the buyout from IBM, I have been unemployed since 1993, I am a widow
since 2004, & I love to travel and have enjoyed many cruises.
2008-02-24
Paul St. Angelo 1967 Email I really enjoyed going back in time with this great website. Thanks so
much for putting this together. And thanks Peg, for turning me on to this
site! I graduated in 1967. Got drafted in 1969. Moved to Panama City,
Florida when I got out of the Army. Got my AA degree from Gulf Coast
Community College.
Worked in the wholesale electrical supply field for
many years. I am now a semi-retired commercial trucker. I am my Mom's full
time caregiver and I recently started a home business that I can work from
my computer. I've been married once and have a daughter 31 years old. I've
been divorced for about 18 years. I enjoy networking on the computer and
this site has certainly brought a nostalgic smile to my face!
Hey there Bill & Karen, unbelievable site. I lost my yearbook many years ago
this has been great! thanks so much for all your hard work in putting this
together. would love to here from several people from the past. I graduated
in 1967. have been living in central Florida for many years and have stayed
in nursing for 40 yrs feel free to contact me at
samjus@webkraft.com or
woodim@shands.ufl.edu
2008-02-16
Karen McNamara 1966 Email
Class of 1966. Live in Cincinnati for 30 years. Recently saw "Across the
Universe". So many memories from those songs. Hope to get to Newburgh
soon. Haven't been there in many years. Best wishes to all. Thank you,
Bill, for your work on this site.
Hi Bill Great site. Thanks for the great memories. I graduated in 1969. I
retired 3 years ago as Vice President of a teamster local union out of NYC.
Where did all the years go? Thanks Dave McD
2008-02-13
BRIAN FREITAS 1997 Email Hi all my last year in nfa was way back in 97. I still live in
Newburgh, i
am a teachers aide in a nursery school in New Windsor. any1 can email to
let me know how's it going.
brianeff@msn.com .
2008-02-10
Roberta Morin (McDowell) 1973
Email
Currently living in Salem, OR. Working in the local school district - love
it! I have been married for 31 years (Jim) and have one son (28) who lives
and works in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (yes, we visit often
Currently living in Raleigh, NC and the weather is great. I been retired and
doing alot of traveling over the years. Just returned (01/08) from Panama
enjoyed the trip. Thinking of buying property in Boquete, Chiriqui
(Panama).... But must improve the speaking skills... Drop a note and say
hello.
Anybody out there from the old days that I haven't seen in awhile? e-mail
me! This site is great!!!!!
2008-01-31
Barbara Fleming (Theriault) 1964 Email My name was Barbara Fleming and I was a 1964 graduate of NFA. I have lived in
many places since graduation. Milton, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, Rochester, NY,
Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL, Des Moines, IA and Marietta, GA. I am now retired from
General Mills, Inc. and living in Brooksville, Florida with my husband of 34
years - Dick Theriault. I was known in High School as "The Girl with the
Golden Voice." I don't sing anymore, but did keep it up for many years after
NFA. I have 4 grown stepchildren and 8 grandchildren. We are enjoying semi
retirement living on the 10th green of a golf course community just 45 miles
north of Tampa, Florida. I have managed to attend all of the class of 64
reunions so far. Hope to get to the 45th coming up in 2009.
2008-01-22
Email
Carolyn Kenney 1980
This site is the best - thanks Bill! I'm Back! Hope your all off to a
great 2008! Still looking for my old friends...guess i can't take a hint!
hehehehe. Well, I'm living here in lovely TAX'R'US Jersey, still not a,
"Jersey Girl" - Well I am enjoying some of the shores offerings! Have a
great family- 3 wonderful children and one crazy husband. I worked for AT&T
and Lucent Tech for 13 years - became a Stay at home mom in 99. We love to
sail, ski, travel - it's always an adventure. My email =
cjab2004@optonline.net let me
know how your doing!
Orig signing - Class of
1980 -
Bottom line - Married to George, living in New Jersey, a stay at home
mom: with 2 girls and 1 boy
2008-01-15 Loretta Harris 1981 Email This is a wonderful site!! Keep up the good work and please get the class of
1981 on board.
Answer ! Should not be long. Just
waiting for the book to arrive...
Class of '72 Jerry Pelella introduced me to this site. I am excited
about reconnecting with people from the past. Thanks BIll for putting this
all together. Since my NFA graduation, I attended James Madison University.
I have been teaching Family & Consumer Science since graduation...along with
numerous part time jobs that help subsidize a teacher's salary. I taught one
year at Mt. St. Mary's High School, one year in Newburgh and this is my 29th
year in Washingtonville, NY. I have coached different sports for 19 years,
took a break and now I am back coaching. I have been a class advisor
multiple times and have run the Student Government for about 18 years...
yada, yada, yada... I am still single, after all these years, but I have 11
terrific nieces and nephews that I am sure will want to take care of me in
my "old age"...when ever that happens to show up. I still live in the old
neighborhood I grew up in, just around the corner from the house I grew up
in. Hello to all and I can't wait to get back to reading to see how people
are doing from high school days. It makes you feel like you are getting
ready for your first reunion.
NFA Class of 64, I joined the Navy in 1967 and retired in 1990, Joined the
Cobb Co. GA Sheriff's Office in 1990 and retired in 2007 so now I am doubly
retired. I live in Smyrna GA, ..... see ya ...Jim...
After NFA I went to the Univ of Rochester upstate, met my wife there, and
we're married nearly 40 years. I taught school in Rochester for a couple
years and then went to Syracuse Univ Law School. When I got out my first
law job was in NJ and I've been here ever since. After practicing with a
large firm for 3 years I was asked to join an established attorney in Bergen
County and became a partner. Although I'm now semi-retired, I still have a
law office in Fair Lawn where I've practiced since 1976. For about 20 years
I also had an office in NY. My wife has been a 6th grade schoolteacher in
Englewood for over 25 years. We have 2 kids, a son 34 who's an attorney in
Southern NJ, and a daughter, 31 who works in computer development in
Boston. We have 2 grandsons, 7 and 4. My family's business, started by my
grandfather 75 years ago, is a large industrial park in Rockland County, NY,
and I still work there part time as well. My wife and I travel quite a bit
and have been all over the world to something like 70 countries. In 2 weeks
we will be going to Panama with our kids and grandsons for our 12th
Christmas there. We go often to Europe and have been to nearly every country
in Central and South America. We also are avid golfers and play as much as
we can in season. I've become involved in several charitable organizations
both in NJ and in Newburgh. We are all healthy, for which I suddenly feel
very thankful, after reading the obituary list on your website. 
Hi Bill and everyone who was around Newburgh when I lived there! I retired
from police work in New York in 1995. I was a N.Y.S. certified police
instructor, warrant control officer, field training officer and wore a host
of other hats including criminal investigator & detective during my career.
In addition, I was the Chief Constable for the Town of Rochester where my 15
minutes of "fame" was successfully removing the Reverend Sun Myung Moon of
the infamous "Moonies" and his indoctrination camp from the state. Prior to
my full time law enforcement career I was a N.Y.S. certified Building
Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer and Zoning Inspector for the Town of
Rochester. I was also an elected fire commissioner, served two terms and ran
unopposed. We are now living at 21053 Indiana Avenue in Port Charlotte,
Florida. I built my first motorcycle at age 13 at my parents home on the
south side of North Plank Road at the foot of Chadwicks lake which my Dad
Clarence W. Owens helped build for Tom Chadwick. I've lost count of the
motorcycles that I've owned since and have a current bike web site at
http://members.localnet.com/~apowen/ which may be of interest to some of
you. I took a very lovely classmate from our class of '64 on her very first
motorcycle ride earlier this year and her expertise at horseback riding paid
off. Leslie Pesetzky is a natural biker and I hardly knew she was on unless
she tapped me on the shoulder with a question about some Florida sight!
Leslie was one of the original twelve of us students at N.F.A. who under the
auspices of Bernard "Bernie" Barnes launched the first accredited high
school course in B&W photography in the state! We pretty much had free
passes to photograph most school activities and quickly earned the nickname
of "Bernies' Raiders". I'm still into photography and accepted the
Ellenville Public Library's invitation to exhibit my work many years ago. So
here I am in Florida just as crazy as I was in high school but now a retired
cop without a leash on a 98 cubic inch V-Twin motorcycle still carrying guns
and cameras, Lol. Bill, thank you for having such a terrific web site and
feel free to publicize my email address as I would certainly enjoy hearing
from others who have walked those hallowed halls of N.F.A.
Graduated NFA in 1968 and moved to Texas and never went back. My friend,
Diane Lease (Price), class of 1968, told me about the site - really a
wonderful job that you have done. Since I haven't had a chance to make it to
any of the reunions, I've enjoyed looking at all the pictures. I live on a
ranch in Poolville, Texas with my husband (Tom), son (Sean -25) and
daughter(Katherine-18) and 3 horses (Savannah, Lily Grace, and Boo). I work
as an educational diagnostician in Ft. Worth ISD co-ordinating services for
special needs children and also evaluate children for autism spectrum
disorders. 
Great job to all who worked on this site! living in jensen beach fl and
became a gator dad with my 2 daughters ..to fellow alum.. Feel free to
contact me.
Teddy Owens passed me the info on your website. I have just spent a
wonderful time down memory lane on your website. Your terrific for doing all
of this work. I graduated from N.F.A. in '64. Taught art for almost 40 years
in the Newburgh school district and retired in 2005. Two pieces of info: I
believe in the 45th reunion pictures #46a, the guy in the yellow/blue
stripped shirt is Richie Fenwick. Also James Sartin from the Class of 65,
passed away in 2007 at age 60. Jim was in Photography with me and played on
the football team, I believe he wore #72. If you know Patty Wright, she is
his cousin and will be able to give you more information about Jimmy. Thanks
again for all of your beautiful work !!!
Class of 1965 !!! I am still in the area - living in
Poughkeepsie.......Looking forward to reunion next year !
Looking for Bill Baxter from class of 67.
Great site!! Moved to Marietta, GA 25 years ago!
I graduated 1974, when I left I moved to Poughkeepsie which is my birth
place, married and had 2 kids as a housewife. divorced and remarried to my
present husband for 25 years we had one child. Still a housewife, moved to
Atlanta Georgia till present. I have 6 grandchildren. will send my picture
to your email. I enjoyed looking through the yearbook and most of the
pictures...Thanks so much for bringing the past to the future.
Live in meadow hill. Moved back in 1980 just looking for old friends
Hello from B.C., Canada, Greetings from beautiful B.C. Moved here 5 1/2 yrs ago
to be near son and family (lived in Canada since 1967). Have 2 beautiful
grandchldren and we all live in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia (north
of Washington State)---a 4 season resort area. I still visit the Newburgh area
every year and love it. Linda Paolini Gauthier, NFA 1962
Hey
everyone
Looking for classmates from class of 1970 interested in 40th reunion.
contact me either on facebook or @ 
Great site, Bill, thank you!! This really brings back wonderful, warm
memories. The photos from the Class of '69 40th reunion were great. Some
day I will get back to Newburgh for one of our reunions. I left New Windsor
in 1980 for Charlotte, NC, then spent 2 years in Hilton Head Island, SC
before settling in St. Cloud, Florida in 1993. Worked as an Executive
Assistant to the Vice President of Toys R Us here in Orlando for 14 years.
Single now, I enjoy working around my home. I believe my wild days are now
behind me (darn!).!).
This is a great site thank you so much...Graduated in1975
Just stopping by to say hello to all my fellow 1963 classmates. 
Hi! I live in Pennsylvania now with my family. I would love to hear from
my fellow classmates, so send an email if you want to catch up! The 45th
reunion was really fun! I want to get in touch with Darlene Nichols...so if
anyone has any contact information on her, keep me
posted.......................... I hope you all are well, Carol
Although this may seem like a "Last Will & Testament" its not. I assure the
readers of this message that I am alive and very well and plan to stay that
way for a long time. To all those who I have called friends, have may
offended, and yes, girlfriends during my time in Newburgh and at NFA I just
wanted to let all of you know how much of a positive force you have been in
my life, the pleasant memories I have acquired a long the way, and the
opportunities I have had to become a better person. Just something I thought
I should say on this site.
Class of 87'! Left Newburgh In 1988 to join the US Army. Retired in 2008
after many deployments! Love the city I grew up in NBNY! I have a daughter
and 3 sons! Currently residing in VA!
My name is Leslie Harris and I graduated in 1977. I was the Senior Class
Vice President but they got my name wrong and listed me as Dorothy Harris
instead. I am now 50 years old. When I left NFA I got an A.S. in Business
Administration. It wasn't until I was in my early forties that I went back
to school and got a B.S. in Business Administration. I am now working on a
Master's of Divinity at Howard University's School of Divinity where I am
also employed as an Office Administrator, and the John Leland Center for
Theological Studies. It was so sad to read athe memorial page for the class
of 1977 and sadder that I remember several of the people listed. That
said--this is a great site and I am glad someone thought of it. I will post
my photo from my facebook page on the what we look like now page for this
site. Oh yeah I've been married twice and divorced twice--no
children.......................................
Class
of 1976 - It's been a long time but i did not go far away i live in
Washintonville with my wife and 2 children.
Married, mother of four daughters. I work in office at Rothschild Middle
School in Georgia. I love coffee, my computers, running at 5 o'clock in the
morning with my husband, reading & rereading a good book, an inspiring
sermon, and having a boring day. Oh yeah and my iphone !
Great job. Yes still alive and kicking. High school, 4yrs Coast
Guard, various jobs, 28 yrs IBM E. Fishkill, Presently self employed
contractor. Keep up the good work on the yearbooks, brings back some
great memories. 
Glad to see a few web sites for NFA. Is there one for the class of 1957 ?
Still in the area looking forward to 40th reunion 1069
Great memories from the class of '72! Thanks for the site, great job ! Left
Newburgh many years ago; degree in psychology/philosophy; happily married.
Lived in Las Vegas since April of '78. So much has happened here over the
years I feel I've lived three different lifes here. All is well and keeping
busy. It took me this long to catch up and view the pics of the last
reunion. Bill N has posted pics well, loved them all and miss many people.
I plan on getting back to the Burg more. Take care
all...........
Hello! I hope that the 1981 class has a reunion, I am living in Miami after
hurricane Katrina. I would like to know how to purchase my year book, I lost
a lot of pictures and memories, specially my year book. Thank-you.
Hey I am still alive and well living in Ojibwa, WI ready to move to the
Caribbean permanently. Retired from Federal Service after 29 years in Nov
2005. Hi to all. Still remember the huge party i had at my house in New
Windsor May 1968. Lasted for 4 days. Still remember cleaning up the beer
cans and taking down the tents in the back fields. Mahaf
Bill, great site. I graduated in 1979, Happily married since 1987 and have
two wonderful girls, 18 and 15. I have worked for IBM for 22 yrs now. I live
in Wallkill.
NFA 1970 Alumni site check it out and register
I'm a graduate of the class of 1969 and understand I'm on the list of
the missing for our upcoming 40th reunion. I'm alive and doing well. I'm
currently working as an Educational Consultant.
Class of '71. "After Woodstock there didn't seem to be much point in hangin'
around. moved to ca. 1970. 
I
graduated in 1970 and have been far away from Newburgh for many years. I
would enjoy hearing from old friends.
Class
of 1980 Married to Ken Goodman from same class (22 years). Living in
Florida..3 boys
Hey everyone. I graduated in 1978. WOW can't believe I have been out for
30 years. Well I am married with 2 children, my daughter is 19 going on 20
my son is 18 and will be graduating this year. I have 3 step children and 3
step grandchildren. I love them all equally. I am living in central new
york in a small town called Moravia, the town sits at the bottom tip of
owasco lake, if you remember your social studies that is one of the finger
lakes. We sometimes go swimming in owasco lake which is one of the great
lakes. Live is good here. We moved here to give our children a great
life. We don't miss the city much but do miss our friends and family there.
Hello to every one that I have not seen in a long time
Since graduating in 71 I received my doctorate in chiropractic, then opened
a practice in Maine. Moved to Philadelphia where I practiced and taught at
Pennsylvania College of chiropractic for 2 years, then married and had 4
children. moved to northeast Pa. where I currently live and practice with my
husband. Haven't been very good about keeping in touch with old friends ,
but would love to hear from any classmates .
Thanks for this web site and all the work that has gone into it. Sad to see
all those who have left us. After NFA I graduated from college, married,
moved to Maine, had 2 boys, divorced, moved to Oregon (where I currently
live) and completed graduate school. Hope all is well with "66 and
classmates from other years.
Hey Everyone! This is a great site! My Uncle graduated in '83 and
hasn't seen a good friend for a long time. His name was
Steve Koslan and I thought it would be nice for them to see each other
again. Any information would be helpful. ............ By the way...Great
site Bill!
Class of 1980 and looking for my long lost classmate
I still live in
Newburgh and work in Cornwall hospital in the pharmacy I have two children.
looking forward to talking to some of my classmate write me my e-mail
address is 
Thanks to Mary Lindsey (on Facebook) for pointing me your way -Great
Job!!! I live in Poughkeepsie; have 2 grown sons; an incredible
daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren ( 2 girls and one boy.) I have been
widowed now for almost 13 years. Work at Social Services in Dutchess as a
Case Manager ( full time) and as the Catholic Campus Minister @ Vassar
College - part time. Keeps me busy and young!!! 
HI, BILL --GREAT SITE. I GRADUATED IN 1964 AND I'M TRYING TO FIND INFO ABOUT
OUR 45TH REUNION THIS YEAR. I LIVE NEAR BOULDER, CO. ON 35 ACRE RANCH. HAVE
BEEN IN COLORADO SINCE 1981 AND IT'S GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!
Where has the time gone? This site brings back memories of friends and
events that are with us till we depart . The music evokes feelings that
cross the distance and for a moment it is yesterday 50 years ago.
What a great site Bill, You have done a wonderful job. How can we ever thank
you enough for all your hard work. I went on to college and graduate school
after leaving NFA. I am married/divorced five grown children, 11
grandchildren, and I own my own business as a Motivational speaker for the
Empowerment of Women, along with owning a Mortgage field services business
with two of my sons. Currently I am living in central Missouri and loving
it. I collect old Rock and Roll classics as a hobby.
This is a visit to old times, and home. I truly think this is fantastic
THANK YOU SO MUCH Carol
Hi everybody from the class of 65, hope all are well and enjoying life.
Have a great year. SANDY
Hi Bill ........Just wanted to say great job again. I pop in every couple
of months just to see about reunions and obits. It really keeps me up to
date. Thanks Mickey (Louis) Pelella Class of 75
Hey Class of 69’. After graduating NFA went to OCCC, then got my BA SUNY
Geneseo. Publishing sales and marketing for 25 yrs. Guest lecturer Harvard,
Cornell. Married 3x what a surprise. 3 wonderful children Shane 34, Jess
26, Cass, 23. Sold my Telcom/Data consultancy business in 2003. Then
semi-retired. Built my dream woodworking shop in Frenchtown NJ and made
equestrian and artsy fartsy furniture. Moved to GA 07’ with my long lost
love. Now splitting my time between the winter house in Norcross GA and
summers at Lake Burton GA.
(69) and others through Facebook. Brothers Peter
(67)TX....... and Tim
(73) RI.
Jamie & Pete.
I'm married, semi-retired and live in Florida. I have two daughters, three
step-children and four grandchildren. I moved to Florida to get away from
those New York winters. I found these pages by accident while surfing the
internet. Great! 
Great Web Page: Class of 1970 
Hi Bill, Great site.....I lived down the street from you in Meadow
Hill. I see a few names I remember....but where is everyone from "72"? I
live and work in Asheville NC. Been here for about 20 years. I am married to
a girl from Valley Central (33years) have two kids, that are out on their
own. No grandkids yet. Ray 
What a great site. I just found a cousin of mine that I have not heard from
in over 40 years. Thanks for putting this site up.
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to say the 40th reunion was a really nice
tribute to those who have passed on. It was great to see those who
came.
Found out about this site at the class of 68's icebreaker at Torches. Great
job Bill ! I am a recently retired teacher and currently live in Fishkill.
Love getting together with old classmates.
Class
of 63, graduated in Jan 63 after screwing up in my 62 class. Came back for my
Jun graduation. Went into USAF on Jan 28,63. Put in 21 years in the USAF, as an
air policeman and intelligence illustrator (Mrs. Goodrich art classes served me
well!!), survived Viet Nam in 68-69. Married a super lady from Virginia in
71.Retired from USAF in Nov 83. Went into civil service. Moved to Las Vegas in
85 as Production Design Director for the "Fighter Weapons Review". Retired for
good on Apr 30,08. Enjoying the antics of my 3 year old grandson. Sad to see so
many of my classmates have passed on!! Best to all!!!....Marty 
I am a
Radiologic Technologist @ DRA Imaging P.C. in Poughkeepsie, NY I have been an RT
for 34 yrs. I spent 4 yrs in the USAF 68-72 I currently live in Pleasant Valley
NY with my wife of 27 yrs
I graduated in 1978, left Newburgh in 1988, married for 20 years we have 5
children and 10 grandchildren, we love the lord, my husband is a Minister and
we leave in Wilmington N.C. I am a pre-school teacher.. I still have family in
Newburgh and hope to visit soon
Thought
I would say a big HELLO to some long-lost members of the class of 65.
Awesome website.... "Class of 83" our 25 year reunion coming up... hope to
see a lot of friends there!!!
CLASS OF 74... MARRIED TO THE SAME PERSON 33 YRS...2 SONS 32YRS AND
26YRS.....LIVE IN NEWBURGH ALL BUT 3 YRS....I KNOW THERE IS A PERSON OUT
THERE LOOKING FOR ME.....SUSAN S. PLEASE EMAIL ME.... 
What a great experience browsing down the Archives and running across a
face and a name you haven't thought about for 50 years!!
Hope to relive some more grand old times Sept 20th '08 at the reunion...............
Super job, Bill. Has to be one of a kind website.
I graduated in '67. I am married, with two daughters, now ages 27 and 23.
I live in Maryland with my husband, Richard Martin, and own and run a
gymnastics school with him. I am very involved in judging gymnastics, and
with administration within the gymnastics community.
Lynn
WOW!, just thought I would look and see if there was anything about NFA on
the net and found this sight!, I graduated in "81" joined the Air Force was
stationed down at Eglin AFB fl. and never left, got out of the service in
"86" got married and 21 years later and two kids (girls) who are the love of
my live, now I'm divorced, single at 45!....Pam Taylor you out there! ..LOL !
I'm now a firefighter for the govt. working at Hurlburt AFB in fl, next to
Eglin, I love life and RED HEADS!, any takers! ..LOL! , I do look a little bit
different then my year book picture!,.... DON'T WE ALL!
Hi
everyone from the great class of "64". I had been married since 1967 but was
in Vietnam before that. Got divorced in 99 and lived in Newburgh until I
moved to Florida in 2005. I still live in Fla. in a little town called
Mulberry. I am married again on 05/02/08 to Lucy. I have no children. Life
has been OK for me but miss having my own kids. Well that's about it for
me................... Oh I am retired. See ya. Ralph (Butch)
I am a mother of one, living in Walden. Graduated Class of '84! I am
currently engaged to be married for the second time, And hoping to hear from
some classmates.
Moved to Tennessee to try and "find myself" - the problem is I'm still
looking......Married since 87 with a 25 year old step-daughter and living in
Knoxville, TN.
Have been working in the Information Technology field since 1980 and have
been with Bush Brothers & Company (the baked bean people) since 96. I've
lived in Tennessee longer than I lived in NY but I still claim NY as home.
Hard to leave those early years behind. Will always have a soft spot in my
heart for Newburgh and New Windsor and of course NFA.
Hi Bill I graduated in 1961 worked as a carpenter at west point retired in
2003 now live in St Marys Ga. for five years near my daughter Nicole her
husband is in the navy aboard a submarine at kings bay sub base in Ga.
I only became aware of this web site a couple of days ago. Contact with a
very dear friend from way back when advised me of it. I've been gone from
Newburgh for a very long time, yet, through exemplary efforts she found me
to inform me of our upcoming 40 year reunion (ouch!).
Looking for me, I've been all over the place and around the world a few
times. Now living in Queens, with my husband of 23 years, 2 boys and 1 girl.
I can't say I miss Newburgh but I do miss my old friends. Love to hear what
your up to and yes i still sing hahaha it drives the kids nuts still after
all these years it a great way to get them to shut up or "I'll sing" get it.
I did start writing a book but things do get in the way of finishing
it...... So e-mail me!
Hello, I graduated in 1975 ( largest class at that time ). Married with 2
boys, working in New Jersey living in Gardiner, NY. Four year in Navy right
out of NFA, 20 years at IBM Poughkeepsie. Hobbies are music, gardening,
football.
I look back with fond memories. Bill
Hello to anyone from class of 1972 ! This is a great site. Good to see
faces from the past. I now live in Alabama and work as a fraud investigator
for a bank. I return often to visit my family and because I love New York.
Please drop a line if you remember me !! or if you don't.......... :0)
Hi, to everyone who reads this, especially to the class of "66". I have
lived in MD for 38 years. I have worked for the Feds for 37yrs as an
analyst. First with Social Security and for the last 15 years for the agency
that administers MEDICARE. I am married for 35yrs to a nurse and we have
four children two boys first and then two girls. In July 08 my one
granddaughter will be "one". I am planning on retiring in 18 months, unless
they make me a better offer.......I would like to hear from people I knew,
especially from the class of "66".
I am from the class of 1980. It is a honor to visit this website, see
familiar faces and enjoy the memories again. I was a geek in NFA, attended
Buffalo State college and now work as a computer analyst in central New
York. Thanks again, this was a great idea :-)
Wow, I came across the site just randomly surfing the net. My photo in
the '80 yearbook looks so unlike me now. Briefly left Newburgh after
graduating, entered Army and have been based/made my home in Hawaii ever
since. .......... Great site! Maybe one of these days
I'll return for one of the Class of '80 reunions.
Appreciate the look back. Graduated NFA in 64. Could not make it back to the
64 reunion though. I am retired from the Air Force and I am a writer. Anyone
reading this for 64 that remembers me feel free to get in touch.
HEY BILLY, I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SITE, REALLY BROUGHT ME BACK TO THE GOOD
OLD DAYS...HOPE TA HEAR FROM YA SOON...TAKE CARE GEORGE
HELLO! FROM MIAMI, FL . I'VE BEEN HERE FOR (38) GOOD YEARS. I'M MARRIED,
WITH (2) GIRLS. I DROVE TRACTOR-TRAILERS FOR (26) YEARS. I CAME TO VISIT MY
OLDEST SISTER ( VIRGINIA, CLASS OF 1955) AND HER FAMILY. I LIKED IT DOWN
HERE AND MOVED. I ENJOY THE WEATHER. I'M VERY SORRY THAT I COULDN'T MAKE THE
FORTY YEAR REUNION PARTY. IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME. I SAW THE
PHOTO, I THINK YOU GUYS ALL LOOK GOOD. HEY! MAYBE I CAN GET THERE FOR THE
FORTY FIFTH. LETS PRAY, THAT WE ALL CAN MEET AGAIN. I STILL HAVE FAMILY
THERE, EVERYBODY IS ALWAYS COMING HERE. LISTEN I'M IN THE PHONE BOOK . IF
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MIAMI CALL. THANKS TO ALL, MYRON STAPLES.
Graduated NFA class of 1965 
Absolutely fantastic job Bill. It was fun riding down memory lane and
wondering where everyone is now for the Class of 1965. 
Graduated 1968. I'm a School Counselor in New Jersey. This site is
wonderful!!!
Hello there, I graduated in 1984. I have been living in Ogdensburg, NY
(on the Canadian border-2 hours north of Syracuse) since Jan of 1987. I
have two daughters: Kelsey 18 and Christin 15. I have been working as a
sales assistant at a family owned Pepsi Cola franchise since 1995. Married
in 1988 - happily divorced in 2000. Found the love of my live in 2003 -
life is good! Would love to hear from some long lost friends. Send me an
email! Take care, Maureen
Dear Bill and Karen, Thanks for all your hard work in this website. It's
great to visit with old friends and connect. I graduated in 1966. I was
recruited by the FBI from high school and went to Washington, DC to live.
Met my husband and got married in Dec. of 1966 and had three children, two
boys and a girl. I have 10 grandchildren and am now living in the Northern
Neck of Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay and am enjoying retirement.
Hi, that's me at the 45th reunion party, class of 1959... I am married to a
wonderful man. Have three children 2 girls 1 boy. Dana, Kelly, and Ken. 10
grand children and 4 great grand children. I am retired now work for the
state for 25 years. My mom is still here and is 94 years old. My dad lived
to be 100 and 6 months. I now live in Modena, NY but lived most of my life
in new Windsor. We have been up here for 3 years now and we love it. It is
real country. Picture below with my husband Paul.
Wow it's been years but I enjoyed my time at NFA. It definitely opened my
eye to all the possibilities out there. I graduated in 1988 and moved back
to the Caribbean. I started a career in Banking and went to Nova Scotia
Canada to pursue a degree in Global Business management. I am now living in
the UK, happily married and have 4 young adults.
Still living in
Newburgh, married 2 children, married and 2
grandchildren work in real estate husband attorney.......
anyone know how to get in touch with Deb Shulman class 0f 68 ?
I took the buyout from IBM, I have been unemployed since 1993, I am a widow
since 2004, & I love to travel and have enjoyed many cruises. 
Hey there Bill & Karen, unbelievable site. I lost my yearbook many years ago
this has been great! thanks so much for all your hard work in putting this
together. would love to here from several people from the past. I graduated
in 1967. have been living in central Florida for many years and have stayed
in nursing for 40 yrs feel free to contact me at
Class of 1966. Live in Cincinnati for 30 years. Recently saw "Across the
Universe". So many memories from those songs. Hope to get to Newburgh
soon. Haven't been there in many years. Best wishes to all. Thank you,
Bill, for your work on this site.
Hi Bill Great site. Thanks for the great memories. I graduated in 1969. I
retired 3 years ago as Vice President of a teamster local union out of NYC.
Where did all the years go? Thanks Dave McD
Hi all my last year in nfa was way back in 97. I still live in
Newburgh, i
am a teachers aide in a nursery school in New Windsor. any1 can email to
let me know how's it going. 
Currently living in Salem, OR. Working in the local school district - love
it! I have been married for 31 years (Jim) and have one son (28) who lives
and works in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (yes, we visit often
Currently living in Raleigh, NC and the weather is great. I been retired and
doing alot of traveling over the years. Just returned (01/08) from Panama
enjoyed the trip. Thinking of buying property in Boquete, Chiriqui
(Panama).... But must improve the speaking skills... Drop a note and say
hello. 
My name was Barbara Fleming and I was a 1964 graduate of NFA. I have lived in
many places since graduation. Milton, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, Rochester, NY,
Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL, Des Moines, IA and Marietta, GA. I am now retired from
General Mills, Inc. and living in Brooksville, Florida with my husband of 34
years - Dick Theriault. I was known in High School as "The Girl with the
Golden Voice." I don't sing anymore, but did keep it up for many years after
NFA. I have 4 grown stepchildren and 8 grandchildren. We are enjoying semi
retirement living on the 10th green of a golf course community just 45 miles
north of Tampa, Florida. I have managed to attend all of the class of 64
reunions so far. Hope to get to the 45th coming up in 2009.
This is a wonderful site!! Keep up the good work and please get the class of
1981 on board.
Answer ! Should not be long. Just
waiting for the book to arrive...
Class of '72 Jerry Pelella introduced me to this site. I am excited
about reconnecting with people from the past. Thanks BIll for putting this
all together. Since my NFA graduation, I attended James Madison University.
I have been teaching Family & Consumer Science since graduation...along with
numerous part time jobs that help subsidize a teacher's salary. I taught one
year at Mt. St. Mary's High School, one year in Newburgh and this is my 29th
year in Washingtonville, NY. I have coached different sports for 19 years,
took a break and now I am back coaching. I have been a class advisor
multiple times and have run the Student Government for about 18 years...
yada, yada, yada... I am still single, after all these years, but I have 11
terrific nieces and nephews that I am sure will want to take care of me in
my "old age"...when ever that happens to show up. I still live in the old
neighborhood I grew up in, just around the corner from the house I grew up
in. Hello to all and I can't wait to get back to reading to see how people
are doing from high school days. It makes you feel like you are getting
ready for your first reunion.