James Monroe High School Class Of 1961, Bronx, NY

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Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But never forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.
Always remember to forget
The troubles that passed away.
But never forget to remember
The blessings that come each day.

On Friday, April 16,2010 from 4:30-7:30, The Bronx County Historical Society will host a reception entitled:
Parkchester: City Within a City

This is to honor the 70th Anniversary of tenants moving into Parkchester. It will take place at the Valentine-Varian House/Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. at East 208th Street, Bronx, NY

On Saturday, May 15, 2010 there will be a reunion and celebration commemorating the 70th anniversary of Parkchester's opening and the first tenants' moving in, in 1940.

We are looking for photos of our days at JMHS to rekindle memories of days gone by. Picures can be of field trips, sports, prom, dances in the gym, groups of friends, days spent at different venues (Orchard Beach, Jahn's, Bronx Zoo), etc.
Please send them in and we will put them on the website under "Those Were the Days" on the menu. I'm sure we all have pictures others would like to see so, send them on in.

Those who attended our 40th reunion remember the wonderful job Jay Becker did with our Memory Book. Jay has offered to do this again but needs your help. Please go to Message Forums on the menu and read Jay's entry. He is requesting you send in info that he can use in our 50th anniversary Memory Book

We want to thank the following friends for answering our call, and generously donating so that we have money to work with in planning for our 50th reunion;

   Bob Allison, Fred Allison, Bunny Baker Block, Al Barris, Jean Eisenberg Novitz, Linda Fisher Newman, Herb Freedenberg, Bill Fritz, Mildred Genatempo, Howard Goodrich, Gail Gross Silverman, Joel Iskowitz Ives, Ruth Kanegson Levine, Ellen Kempner Lawson, Jack Keslowitz Kaye, Lester Lehon, Rhona Leibowitz Kaye, Morton Levine, Dena Lowenkron Abrams, Elaine (Alana) Mascali, Marilyn Mason Bernstein, Lester Matcovsky, Sandy Morganstein, Mike Moskoff, Angela Oxios Mulcare Concklin, Raeffela Pappacena Trotta, Elaine Rehaut, Maria Rodriguez Wilkins, Sheryl Sankel Ives, Vida Shatz Morrison, Ben Shelkowsky, Alvin Silverman, Anita Toto Dall, Ruth Weiden Rabinowitz, Fran Weissman Doughty

For those who would still like to donate, please send your check to: Joyce Lohn (the address is on her profile page) $25 is suggested but any amount is appreciated.

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We would like to honor those teachers who helped us become the adults we are today. If anyone knows the whereabouts, or how to contact any teacher, please do so, or let us know so we can do so. We have contact information for Marge Rosen and Marilyn Demotsis (both from the Math Dept) but, we do need to add to this fledgling list.

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Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Memorize your favorite poem. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. When you say, "I love you", mean it. When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye. Be engaged at least six months before you get married. Believe in love at first sight.
	Never laugh at anyone's dreams. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. Don't judge people by their relatives. Talk slowly but think quickly. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. Call your mom. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
	When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. Spend some time alone. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. Read more books and watch less TV.
Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll get to enjoy it a second time. Trust in God but lock your car. A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil harmonious home. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don't bring up the past. Read between the lines. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality. Be gentle with the earth.
	Pray. There's immeasurable power in it. Never interrupt when you are being flattered. Mind your own business. Don't trust a man/woman who doesn't close his/her eyes when you kiss. At least once a year, go someplace you've never been before. If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.

Click on the link beneath the jukebox and listen to the songs with which we went through high school