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- Thank you for applying to the PS 164 Alumni Website. This site is for alumni from graduation years 1951 through 1989. As part of the membership process, please upload a photo of yourself to your profile and write a brief summation of your achievements in the "About Me" question. All members are required to include their first and last names.
- Betsy Taub
- PS 164 Graduation Year: (If you left before, use the year you would have graduated.)
- 1958
- About Me:
- Was a tomboy. Loved sports. Went on to get a B.A. and M.A. in K-6th Grade Education. Taught one term and left the profession. No regrets. Moved to San Jose, CA in 1970, and to Wichita, KS in 2007. Had long, successful 30+ year career in PR & Marketing in Silicon Valley high-tech industry. Picked up an MBA along the way. Presently about to start my 2nd semester in 4-semester local nursing school program. At the end of the 2-year RN certification program, I'll be an RN. Anticipated graduation date is around 12/15/12. I'll be a mere 66 yrs. old when I graduate, but isn't 66 the new 46 these days? Still have a soft spot for Robert Fuchs, his vibrant blue eyes, and dimples. I'm so sorry I didn't get his address when he moved away from our school around 5th grade. And I remember Steven Schneider. And Eric, with a birth mark on his face--he was my teddy bear. And where is John J. Janoska, Jr. and his perfect printing? And Mark Gradstein with his gravelly voice and piercing green eyes. Am still grateful for learning to recite all those historical documents. It expanded my vocabulary, gave me a love of words, and helped me love public speaking, which most folks dread. I got a good education at P.S. 164, prior to being shipped off to Parsons Jr. High School. Thank you Mrs. Friedman and Mrs. Weber and to all P.S. 164 support staff. I have many warm memories and you gave me a good start in life. Thank you so much. Betsy Taub
- Name of your 6th grade teacher:
- Mrs. Weber, 4th grade teacher
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1970s
Class of 1970
David Chaykin
Class of 1971
Carol Barbuck
Class of 1972
Jay Brandon
Class of 1973
Carol Arken Muller
Class of 1974
Corey Adams
Class of 1975
Gus Berdini
Class of 1976
Helen Anagnostos
Class of 1977
Paul Anavian
Class of 1978
Marc Alan Appelbaum
Class of 1979
Dante Amato
1980s
Class of 1980
Randolph Alleyne
Class of 1981
Raymond Bonet
Phil Buckman(Frmrly Phil Joseph
Class of 1982
Stan Beck
Class of 1983
Karen Bloom-Piazza
Class of 1984
Luz Barbosa
Class of 1985
Joel Israel
Class of 1987
Stacey Driscoll (Weisberg)
Class of 1988
Marcela Castaneda
Class of 1989
Richard Jean-Baptiste
Class of 1990
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Hi, Betsy!
I had to laugh when I saw your first note--"Was a tomboy." that was the first thing that entered my mind when I saw your name on the member list! I'm still in NY, but on L.I. I worked for the State as a Human Resources Director, and have been happily retired for 9 years. I marvel at your return to school at this point in your life. Having worked in several health-related facilities, I know there is a desperate need for more nurses, and starting salaries are quite nice. I wish you much satisfaction with your new career.
Have you noticed how many of us wound up in California or other points west? Not surprising at that moment in history...
You asked about John J Janoska Jr. At some point I tried googling a number of people that I knew once who had unusual names, the better my chances. Sadly, JJJJ is a name on the Vietnam memorial wall...
With all the complaining people do nowadays about public education, mine at PS 164 reminds me of how terrific it can be and often is! Being sports-minded, you were witness to the world of change in women's sports from our generation till now. My daughter from marriage #1 went to UC Santa Barbara and did gymnastics; my daughter from my current marriage (#2) is about to graduate from Colorado College after playing soccer there. God bless the women's movement!
I was a college dropout after HS. I learned guitar and played in some bands, moved to California to become a beatnik, then a hippie. Eventually decided to return to college at UC Davis, where I also got a PhD in psychology. Taught for a little while and have worked in clinical settings ever since. For the last 25 years I've headed up university mental health centers. As I said above, I'm wondering about what to do when I retire.
Anyhow, always nice to see old names/people pop up here and see what folks have been up to.