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The Lawrence High School Class of 1961 at its 40th reunion.
Reflecting on life’s continuing journey
I received word that my Lawrence High School Class of 1961 50th reunion will be in the fall. I’ve been reflecting about classmates and earlier times, but I don’t dwell on “the good old days.” I view life as a journey of new experiences while valuing older experiences and longtime friends. more
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Jewish-American high school, students from the Five Towns hosted Christian-German high school students during the last week of October. At the fat left is Nan Shapiro, director of the International Exchange program, in the center is Aaron Grahovac, a master teacher at the Bettina Von Arnim school and at the far right is Temple Israel Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum.
Bridging the global culture gap
Bridging the gap between nations and religions isn’t that difficult if the younger generations get acquainted and that is the goal of the Jewish/German Youth Exchange Program that had eight German high school students living with seven Five Towns high school students last week. more
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John Boyle, the Bellmore-Merrick Central District special-education teacher who led the effort to create the district's 9/11 memorial, honored Brad Allan of Long Island Crane & Rigging for his efforts to bring the project to fruition.
Bellmore-Merrick Central District dedicates 9/11 memorial
Thomas Crotty stood and stared for a moment on Friday at the twisted, rusted, 1,600-pound steel girder in front of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Brookside School in North Merrick. “It was very thoughtful of the community and the young people to do this so the day and the people will not be forgotten,” Crotty remarked. more
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Sept. 11 anniversary calls for peace, not divisiveness [Photo gallery]
It has been nine years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and ground zero still sits fallow, like a scarred-over knife wound in the heart of downtown Manhattan. more
Helene Levine makes a name for herself
Aside from making a great name for herself as an educator, Helene M. Levine says she has a great name for an educator. more
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Next time we may not be so lucky
On May 1, a Pakistani-born American citizen, Faisal Shahzad, attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square. His intent was simple — to kill innocent American citizens and create economic chaos. more
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The 2000s, the decade from purgatory
In a recent Time magazine column, Andy Serwer labeled the 2000s the “decade from hell.” I’d be more inclined to call it the decade from purgatory. more
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The president and attorney general are dead wrong
Eight years after Sept. 11, our hearts remain heavy from the tremendous loss we suffered. Now, thanks to the irresponsible decision by President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder, New Yorkers will suffer again. more
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Flag Bearers, from left, Charles Smith and Manuel Noriega holding the flags for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Remembering 9/11 in Lawrence [Photo gallery]
Lawrence Middle School students gathered in its auditorium for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony last Friday that featured the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and “I’ll Be There” by middle school chorus members. more
Fifth graders at Hewlett Elementary School read selections from “This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort” at the school’s September 11 ceremony.
Remembering 9/11 in Hewlett [Photo gallery]
On Friday, September 11, students, faculty and staff members at Hewlett Elementary School assembled in the auditorium to commemorate the eighth anniversary of 9/11. more
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