Peter Monroe's Comments

Yeah Peter, I find it funny that you were jealous of the Beatles. *Everyone was though back in those days. I think this is a great website. So what are your theories as why P.S. 164 was a school to remember? Back in the day was it the school of the arts? Today they have a computer lab, a video studio, a dance studio, an art room . Just a beautiful school. So keep it touch. Have you submitted your photos as yet? I have a class picture from the year 1964, I was in second grade. I have to find it then scan it. Hope to do that in the near future. Take care. New England I bet is beautiful.

We moved to Lake Success, and I graduated Great Neck South in '69.
Phyllis Arenstein

Hi, Peter; Kind of lost track of this website for a bit... sorry I disappeared. Sounds like you should have been in IGC as well as your sister Peggie, but hey, I'm not putting it on my resume these days. And by the way, anything resembling standoffishness on my part was due to an almost painful shyness. So -- belated apologies! And hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

I was moved out to the Poconos, and ultimately landed in Warren County NJ by the time I was 10, where I have lived ever since ( aside from my time in the USMC).
You know how to land a plane uphill on grass eh? I have always wanted to learn to fly!

Peter, if you go the main page, look at picture #3. I am the one standing directly in front of the teacher on the right hand side.

Peter, didn't take you comment to be mean. Sorry if it sounded like it. Where exactly did you grow up and who did you hang with?

Real nice, Peter. No, I graduated in '66 and I did not get left back. I grew up on 78th road between Main Street and Vleigh Place Park. Was real good friends with Alan Harris. Unfortunately, I really don't remember you. My sister graduated in '69.

I assume you went to GN North?

Hi, Peter; guess I never really thought about the Buckos' status, although I suppose they were more "working class" than others in the neighborhood. The main difference I knew of was more of one of religion: they were Catholic, the kids didn't go to public school, and I believe Mrs. Bucko was active at Queen of Peace; and as I recall, they used to invite my brother and me over to their house during the holidays to see their Christmas tree, knowing that, of course, we didn't have anything like that! So I don't know, I don't think I characterized the boys as "greasers," or anything else. They were simply my next door neighbors. They were kind and hardworking people -- I also just remembered that Mrs. Bucko sewed, and made me clothes for my Barbie doll -- and the older boys were nice to me. Most importantly, Bobby was one of the best squash players around. Those were my priorities!

Hi Peter, Actually, I do know Greenfield. Not really well but I used to drive over the Mohawk Trail from time to time when I would visit my grandparents in Bennington, VT. I keep telling my family I want to drive that route again. It is one of the prettiest drives I know. As for CT, I like it very much. It's been a good place for us. And while I rolled my eyes when my husband first came home and told me he was considering a job in Hartford--we lived in Manhattan at the time--Hartford has a lot going for it. It has a very good symphony orchestra, good opera, Hartford Stage Company which is truly outstanding, and a lovely art museum. So, while obviously it is not a match for NYC, it is really quite good and we take big advantage of it. And, there is a good folk music scene up here which I enjoy very much. You mentioned Meriden--I don't know Meriden very well although I work at Middlesex Community College in Middletown and we have a center in Meriden on West Main St.

Hi Peter, Nice to hear from you. I believe I do remember you but more from the neighborhood than from school. Where in MA are you living? Adrienne

Hi, Peter, Mr.Bucko was our gardener as well; they were a nice family. Claire stayed in touch with my mother for many years, and I believe still drops her a line from time to time. I used to play squash a lot with Bobby, the older brother, at 164. My dad was a stock broker; he must be spinning in his grave over what's going on!
Regards, Diane

Hi,
I graduated FPC in '74. I ran the radio station WFPR and was in the theatre.
Which town in NH do you live? I was there for an Alumni retreat back in June.
Jeffrey

cindy,
up by me, lots of people go to "The Cape" and ALL the gays go to P-Town...I cannot mention things from the old days to my sister because she has no interest and finds it trivial - just the way she is. actually, she changed alot, and is very "adult." She lives in Wilmington, Delaware, teaches math in middle-school, is married with 2 teenage girls. her husband is a Harvard MBA who works for Du-Pont. she is handicapped if you remember (missing most of her fingers). i hope that is not TMI?? i did not have a vacation this summer - although i swam for 10 minutes in my old college roomate's backyard (inground!) pool in New Jersey...stay in touch...
peter

HI PETER---SUMMER WAS REALLY GREAT, FIRST THE CAPE, P-TOWN, BERLIN, GERMANY, FLORIDA, CALIFORNIA...WHEW!!!! I DID MORE TRAVELLING THIS SUMMER THAN I DID IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!...I WENT INTO WORK TODAY, GETTING MY CLASSROOM SET UP FOR SEPTEMBER 2...NEW LITTLE ONES WILL BE ENTERING MY ROOM THEN....DID YOUR SISTER REMEMBER ME...WHAT DOES SHE DO??? WHERE IS SHE LIVING????---WRITE SOON, REGARDS, CINDY

Hey there---I just answered one of your comments on MY PAGE...now is that considered a senior moment...or what??? lol lol---speak soon, CINDY...Look onto my page, Peter, thanks

i am so sorry. that is devastating. there are so many questions left when suicide is the last action a person chooses.

as soon as i hit middle neck rd in great neck i break out in hives. i avoid it at all costs. some evil spirits dwell in them hills.but last nite i had dinner at Angelos on Main St. with my bother and sister's best friends. Walked right by my old house which is now a huge yeshiva. their parents still live there!

tru, i am a music, literature and movie snob but because i am also from main st and my father who had no high falootin ways and always brought me back to the street, i also have a love for steven tyler, ac/dc and whatever other bad boys sing the blues. as for feelin like an odd jew out- how about being the only girl of my friends who went to hebrew school or the only white girl who tried out for the track team at john bowne hs and then was the only jew on the track team at queens college or the only jew to place in a swim race out in sag harbor and then i won't even get into my years ypsilanti, michigan back in the day. now i live in a suburban jewish enclave of privilege and status enuf to make you long for vleigh place, can u imagine!