1971 Missy Reisenleiter - St Louis, MO - My husband successfully completed hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in December 2019. - "Children are a heritage of the Lord --- Happy is the man that has his quiver full of them." Now working as controller of Meridan Medical Technologies (Pfizer) in the Westport area. Been retired 10 years, traveling with my wife, Dee, in our RV with our dogs, Pudgie and Daisy. David continues to enjoy swimming as his favorite exercise. Grandson a quarterback with Tampa Bay Bucs. We recently spent a week in St Augustine, FL and enjoyed the beautiful sunrises on the beach. - I am getting in shape after a shoulder replacement and planning on driving to St Louis again soon. It is a big adjustment, but Ihave great neighbors and woods behind me. Brentwood School 725 Linton Road Sandersville, Georgia 31082 (478) 552-5136 info@brentwoodschool.org . 1973 Rodney Carr - St Louis, MO - I retired from my job as maintenance technician for Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District after 24 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days. Brad is still living, and we often go to Illinois to see him and our daughter, Liz, who is Co-director of a STEM school at Aurora University. Canadian Provinces next? 1952 Charles Combs - Ballwin, MO - Just trying to stay healthy. This group is designed to allow Brentwood High School students and alumni to remain in touch with fellow classmates. The alumni program (Sustain & Grow) enriches the relationships alumni formed while at The Bowery Mission by working to connect, engage, and advance the alumni community beyond the residential program. Everyone is doing great. This list of distinguished Brentwood School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable. I went to a socially distanced outdoor dinner with friends on Easter and it was wonderful! - I am enjoying my 30th year of retirement, 26 years with my loving wife, Carole. 9 in April 2010. What a smart and caring bunch of individuals they are. No Reviews. Population stats are from the United States Census Bureau. The hockey team went to the national tournament 2 years in a row and I scored goals both times. 1945 Jeanne James - Redington Shores, FL - Moved to Florida in 2018 to live with my niece Melissa James Kruse. Reunions & Events. - The US Army wrote a book about me and my men in Vietnam in 2017. No texts. I am just so glad there is light at the end of the tunnel this year. 1963 Mike Lavin - St Louis, MO - From an article in the St Louis Post Dispatch, we learn that Mike was honored as a US Army veteran. - I have been a foster grandparent since 2007. 1964 Dixie Richardson Ewing - Woodbury, MN - My husband. Married 63 years. Show pictures for . Then, she removed the moulding from the back door, and the living room rug has been to the cleaners twice. and am in a happy group. Toggle Notable alumni subsection 4.1 1960-1981. The Negotiation Process and the Resolution of International Conflicts. 1952 Shirley Russell Drake - Katy, TX - Can't do much safely now, so I am reading until my eyes can't take any more Also, taking my dog for lots of short trips around the circle where live - can't be outside long down here in the summer!! Now, to slow it down a bit by spending time on our ranch and in my home in Dallas. We never forgot those "happy days" in Brentwood. Daily work-out a must, as is my daily faith practice. - Retired from United Airlines in March. - Travels took me to doctor's appointments, grocery store and Home Depot. Jacqueline Alaimo 1969-1973. Wishing everyone good health. Brentwood High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year. I currently go inside the Menard Correctional facility in Chester, IL to talk with residents every second Saturday and twice a year for 4 day sessions, extracted at night. 1968 Anthony R Stoverink - St Peters, MO - After graduation, worked 2 years at Cupples Manufacturing, then went in Navy, 3 years in Presidential Honor Guard, 1 year on Destroyer, then 37 years of Postal Service. ORE Teacher of '70/'71 - Betsey Anderson Milyard - Webster Groves, MO. Recently retired, she spends a lot of time with husband, Blair Smith, at their Elsah General Store in Elsah, Illinois. - I retired in December 2019 from Edward Jones after a 38-year career there. We are going to San Antonio and Galveston in December. - Still alive and wishing I could make it to the 60th class reunion, but Covid and travel restrictions make it impossible! But, I'm blessed that, so far, I'm healthy and feeling great. - Lost my husband, Dave, six years ago after 60 years of marriage. My husband, Jim and I raised three children. Tom/Ziggy, 1972 David Giacopelli - Rock Hill, MO - "Retired" Police Captain. Reading lots of books, playing games. Ihave moved to a new one-level townhouse that is near several children and grandchildren. ORE Teacher - Ruth Rangel - Chesterfield, MO - I so enjoyed your August newsletter. 1958 Barb Higginbotham Novotny - Valley Park, MO - In spite of Covid, I keep busy buying and selling preowned treasures. 1953 Ann Hysmith Reckelhoff - Brentwood, MO - Still painting and drawing in my home studio. - Two children - Todd and Nicki, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, plus extended family with present husband - Larry Reily. If you see your name among the Ross Senior High School graduates, someone is looking for you! 1958 Barbara Higginbotham Novotny - Valley Park, MO - 2019 was a great year for travel! Im still quite active in several not-for-profit organizations including STAGES St Louis and Washington University, and enjoy spending time with our 3 grandchilden and traveling the world. - Unfortunately, Ican't walk without a Rollator but, other than that, things are gong fairly well Ihave had 2 great friends in my "bubble" during the past year. The listing of alumni from Brentwood, NY includes graduates from 7 schools. Classes planning reunions for 2023 so far are. 1958 Irene Ledbetter Christenson - Lake Barrington, IL - Retired for one year and still adjusting to big changes. - Since this year's cancellation, I'm lookingi forward to attending the 50th reunion of the class of 1970, as that was my junior English group that I knew best. - Awarded Trailblazer Award at Anthony Portation's 25th Senate District Women in Business Event. 1962 Trina Licata - St Louis, MO - Two children - Todd and Nicki, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, plus extended family with present husband - Larry Reily. If anyone comes through, let me know! Please contact Amanda Kelson, Athletic Director, at akelson@bwscampus.com or (310) 476-9633 ext. - Idid not go to Brentwood High, but attended Frazier School. Brentwood High School is a public high school of the Brentwood Union Free School District located in Brentwood, NY. Call me at (314) 351-8418 and leave a message and phone number and I will get back to you. (For additional Alum News articles, go to the Main Menu and click on Newsletters). 1957 Mary Ann Wenger Graves - Berkeley, CA - Stayed alive through Covid! 1956 Ed Jordan - Dallas, TX - Enjoyed retirement in "Big D" with kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. I am taking my 21 year old granddaughter to Spain, Portugal and North Africa in May. Celebrated my 80th birthday with my family of 14 in Cape Cod, and grandson, Parker, became an Eagle Scout earning 30 more merit badges than required for Eagle. - Continue to tap dance; trip planned to Falklands, Georgia in Feb/March 2022; looking forward to more travel in 2022 and beyond. Brentwood High School Alumni Association. 52. Praise the Lord! 25 grandchildren, 16 (so far) great-grandchlldren. 1963 Donald Craft - Indianapolis, IN - Celebrated 50th anniverary with wife, Dolly, last year. 1958 Irene Ledbetter Christenson - Barrington, IL - Retired from United Airlines in March. We celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary in February. 1976 John Honig - Livermore, CA - After 29 short years, I continue to make the world safe for democracy while working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Yearbooks. 1949 Marlene Scharf Hanks - St Petersburg, FL - I have lived in St Petersburg for the last 12 years. Canadian Provinces next? Life is not too much different. Grandson a quarterback with Miami of Ohio. I kept the "homefires burning" and kept him fed by shipping the food boxes. Act ethically. When time permitted, I dusted a little. Pete Agnew 1945-1949. 1960 Betty Pitman Bieber - Bend, OR - Still alive and wishing I could make it to the 60th class reunion, but Covid and travel restrictions make it impossible. www.wcs.edu. 1956 Ed Jordan - Dallas, TX - Enjoying retirement in "Big D" with kids, grandkids and great-grandkids and an occassional phone call with my buddy, Fran Langan '56. I'm sure the future will surprise me, and yet, "just for today" seems enough right now. 6 Notes. My companions - squirrels, birds, toddlers, dogs - all make me smile and be glad. 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO - I have been truly blessed and in September, I will be 99. Istill weight train twice a week, plus do shifts at Second Chance Ranch, a rescue for old, infirm and often Hospice dogs. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! If you see your name among the Brentwood Middle High School graduates, someone is looking for you! Don enjoys woodworking. Brentwood Ross High School Reunion. I can't read, but the talking books help so much. My last exhibit was at the Drury Inn during the Brentwood Century Foundation Celebration last year. It's really not so bad, as I can be outside in my yard and neighbohood, and I've read some great books. 1962 Don White - Fayetteville, AR - Taking his son, Chris, and family to Italy. 1961 Janet Mays McAlpin - Bonita Springs, FL - When a freshman at BHS, my father transferred to Chicago, and I graduated at Hinsdale in a class of 400! Have gone on several road trips through Arizona and Utah, visiting friends and gorgeous National Parks. 1958 Irene Ledbetter Christenson - Lake Barrington, IL - Retired from United Airlines after a long cmpanionship that I enjoyed very much. Both our sons were born with a rare neurodegenerative disease and lost our youngest son Philip, in 2017. Am hoping I can attend the 2021 reunion, and if I cannot, please know that I do hold all of you in my heart. 1966 Sandra Brick Roberts - Cumming, GA - Just completed travel to all 50 states. I thought that was impossible and yet here we are, Class of '71. 1970 Susan Eggers - Ewing, NJ - Sends thank you note - Dear Eagles, Thank you for all of your faithful work to ensure that we have the chance to stay connected and support our alma mater. Be sure to take a few minutes and upload those images for all of our Brentwood High School Spartans alumni to see. 1981 Karl E Heger - Brookfield, WI - I just hit 25 years as a Special Agent in the FBI. 1950 Shirley Callaway Holman - Daytona Beach, FL - I moved to Daytona Beach on October 3, 2018; bought a home 1 block from the ocean and 1 block from the river. Kudos to the alumni responsible. Am on the mend! 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - Since Lee's death 12/11/20, I'm back to the same things we were doing before COVID-19. I am always impressed by the accomplishments of our classmates. Have already visited all 7 continents. Browse our Photos of Brentwood High School Alumni and Faculty. - After spending the last 27 years in the classroom teaching, I retired in 2020. 1959 Joyce Rinck Arneson - Apple Valley, MN, - 2021 - How can it be? Celebrated my 80th birthday with my family of 14 in Cape Cod, and grandson, Parker, became an Eagle Scout earning 30 more merit badges than required for Eagle. Just tell us a little . 3. My life and health have been a toal blessing. Wishing everyone good health. - Some of the recollections of various alumni of the 3 trolley lines that served Brentwood are erroneous. In January, I spent time in Florida with fellow classmates, March was a cruise on Seabourn ship for 35 days to New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia - Fabulous! 1954 Bud and Joanne Robertson Stark - Married 64 years in November, 2020. Still gardening, time in the work-out room, and want to dance. 1964 Dixie Richardson Ewing - Woodbury, MN. 1958 Regina Stimson Gahr - Brentwood, MO - Became a member of the Brentwood Alumni Board. - Relocated from Tulsa, OK back to St Louis at beginning of 2020. Life is good. I'm also still active in dog sports. School District Brentwood School District 1950 Shirley Callaway Holman - Daytona Beach, FL - Was sorry my friend, Marlene Sitze Wynn, had died. Alumni List. - Recently left Naples, FL and moved to Illinois to be close to family - beginning a new chapter in my life. He was 87 years old and we celebrated 42 happy years of marriage. Will plan travel when this virus stuff makes it safer. Been retired 10 years. At 80 and 86, we are careful. Every two months, gals from my Brentwood class meet for lunch, usually at Farotto's. 1963 Elaine Henson Lentz - Ballwin, MO - My husband passed away on 1/9/19 and I am busy going through papers and getting ready for 2 eye surgeries. The Brentwood alumni list on this page come from a variety of sources. 1959 Nancy Pollard O'Loughlin - Frisco, TX - I moved from Ballwin to Dallas, TX in 2017 to be closer to daughter, Lynn, and 3 granddaughters. God has really blessed me. Family are scattered around the country and world - only 1 child here. 4.2 1981-2000. Founded in 1856, St. Paul's School is a fully residential independent high school located in Concord, N.H. Life is good. Jennifer Abernathy 1994-1998. Lots of old State Department friends, CIA and journalists - the deep state! Three wonderful children - Amanda, Ryan and Jeffrey. 1953 Shirley Moritz Taylor - Camarillo, CA - I am happily settled in my retirement village in Camarillo. My team and my supervisor gave me a send-off for the ages, sharing their love and support. They are good about getting us to concerts and plays. 1958 Irene Ledbetter Christenson - Barrington, IL. 1963 Michael Lavin - Kirkwood - MO - The US Army wrote a book about me and my men in Vietnam in 2017. In July, we were in Scotland and England, returning home July 8. Not traveling as much as in the past; Central Park is my "backyard." Alumni Announcements Boosters Directions Featured . 1958 Irene Christensen Ledbetter - Lake Barrington, IL - Still employed by United Airlines as a flight attendant; I enjoy the lifestyle. 1962 Jim Torbert - Johns Creek, GA - Returned from Israel and the Holy Land and highly recommend it. 1956 Carol Kottmeier Cooper - Pomona, CA - Had college friends for a fun filled visit, had cancer, been taking road trips in the mountains and deserts of Southern California with my friend in his Tesla. Have gone on several road trips through Arizona and Utah, visiting friends and gorgeous National Parks. To filter results, select a Brentwood, NY high school using the links to the right. I enjoy receiving the Connection. Ihave a whole group of new friends - and I love the milder weather. It has been 74 years since Ijoined the U. S. Marines. I do odd jobs around Brentwood. Alumni Image Gallery. It's wonderful that the high school Class of '61 has remained so close. We have enjoyed another beautiful year with family, friends and puttering at home. I served on the Brentwood School Board for 6 years. Got to get it all in while I'm still in great shape. 2023 REUNIONS. Play golf 3 days a week, play pickleball 2 days a week, rest the ot, This site has been created and maintained by. It can be seen on the USGS 1:24K topographic map Oak Hill, TN. Best wishes to all of you! Still playing baseball and hockey on local men's teams. Hope you all are too!!! 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - Since Lee's death, I'm back to the same things we were doing before Covid-19. While at Maryville, I played club soccer and club roller hockey. Hello to everyone in the class of 1960! - As of this year, Ihave moved into a great retirement village im Camarillo. Will be in London fall semester 2019. 1948 Ronald Parsons - Fredericksburg, VA - Since classmates Jerry Voelkers, Marilyn George and Marianne Hill Vahlkamp died, I have no more BHS contacts. I know you wll have a great time at the reunion. 1966 Melinda Reisenleiter Hawkins - Frankfort, KY. - Retired 3 years ago from nursing - miss it terribly. I remember when my dad's class at Perryvlle H.S. Lots of old State Department friends, CIA and journalists - the deep state! Please pray for my wife, Dayla. You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." 10/4/2017 "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a . I still weight train twice a week plus do shifts at Second Chance Ranch. No ceremony, but I got the parchment! I am now a Senior Fellow at SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, where I will be focusing on writing a substantially revised version of my 1966 book, The Negotiation Process and the Resolution of International Conflicts. 1963 Judy Zahner Rothman - Clayton, MO - Enjoying new career as ghost writer for two mystery authors. 1957 Brenda Braun Matthews - Ballwin, MO - This year for my 80th birthday, my three daughters gave me a 1 year old black Great Dane, named Gracie, from the rescue Big Dogs Huge Paws in Denver, Colorado. Have already visited all 7 continents. - Was recently awarded the 2021 Gerald Linneman Lifetime Achievement Award by the Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association at their annual conference. When time permitted, I dusted a little. Expecting great-grand baby any minute. 1971 Melissa Reisenleiter - St Louis, MO - This year was a year of change. - We've been back in St Louis for four years and are loving it! Ihave a whole group of new friends - and I love the milder weather. Hope you all are too!!! I enjoy seeing pictures of my classmates. 1955 Darleen Brink Roland - Town & Country, MO - I have some health problems, but am keeping active in many activities Family keeps growing - 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. I sing with our Patriots Colony Chorus, volunteer in the medical assistance areas, keep up with my exercise, practice the piano. - I currently live outside of Boston with my husband, Tom, and 3 childrlen. Stay safe. About 4557 Alumni Ave Unit N/A. High School Diploma is required . 1968 Pam Plagenz Ross - St Louis, MO - I'm serving my fourth year on the St Louis Community College Trustee Board. We no longer travel or go out at night unless our Patriot's Colony Bus takes us. 1959 Mary Ann Eckler Koetting - Chesterfield, MO - June was just the best month for me. We have combined families of 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. bottle of Crisco vegetable oil. We moved to Lake Ozark, MO in 2011 and enjoy boating, fishing and lots of partyng with good friends. That's where I do my biking, birdwatching and summer outdoor concerts. 1971 Deborah Henne Clary - Springfield, MO - After spending the last 27 years in the classroom teaching, I retired in 2020. Doug and I are both retired from college teaching; he's a mathematician, my field is rhetoric and writing studies. Richard Ahlborn 1977-1981. Spent a week in Cancun, Mexico in July and a week in Branson, MOin October. Ihave moved to a new one-level townhouse that is near several children and grandchildren. Best decision I ever made! 1953 Helen Hounsom Stein - Tuscaloosa, AL. He even went to state running the 220 yds and the Relay team in 1948. Take care, Class of 1959. I have 3 children - Kelly, Katie and Tony, Jr. My wife has 5 children of her own, numerous grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. 1964 Nelson Koopman - Darien, IL - Chair of Academic Affairs Committee of Benedictine University Board of Trustees. I consider myself very fortunate to still be doing something I love. 1942 Genevieve Johnson (Genny) Jennings - Owosso, MI - I'm doing pretty well for an almost 97 year old (7/23/1923). Lois Adams 1952-1956. . 1971 Melissa Reisenleiter - St Louis, MO - This year was a year of change. We visited 10 countries in 20 different ports, each day visiting very interesting places with a well guided tour of our choice, on land This is our second Viking ocean cruise having cruised from Barcelona to Venice in March 2017. My daughter, Carolyn, is working at Edward Jones. I really hope to be able to visit for our class reunion in September. Kudos to you and your staff. 1976 Merry Sloan Mosbacher - Ballwin, MO - I retired in December 2019 from Edward Jones after a 38-year career there. I have fallen too many times and now walk with a walker. 1962 Richard Sachs - Asbury Park, NJ - Still playing the French horn in several wind ensembles and chamber groups. Psquare (opens in new window/tab) Iwill carry those memories forever, on to my next chapter! However, this is not the website to discuss them. Brentwood High School takes great pride in our students' academic and co-curricular achievements. Brentwood, TN 37027-5063; Peer Reviews. Brentwood School is an independent, secular K-12 coed day school with two campuses located four blocks apart in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. - I taught History and German at Brentwood High School and belong to ORES- retired teachers.