EBHS Class of 1977
Reunion Committee
Dave Z., Chairman
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* What an amazing 30-year Reunion! *
To all those who attended and made this a weekend to remember,
THANK YOU!!!
Mr. Bill Axelrod (EBHS '62), one of our dearest teachers, (taught Social Studies, New Jersey History, etc.) was thrilled to be with us at the reunion, and was a big hit! Thank you to Bill and Mary Pat for attending!
My deepest appreciation to Frank Russo, who provided the music and DJ equipment! Frank worked tirelessly and spent hours of preparation so we would have quality, non-distracting music throughout the evening.We owe him a debt of gratitude. Our thanks and respect to Frank!
My sincere thanks to Patty McCarthy-Varga & Cheryl McDonald-Scoles, the "Calling Committee". They were both extremely helpful in contacting so many members of the class to inform them about the reunion! Thank you both!!!
Thanks to Les Szukics, Assistant Principal of EBHS, for keeping us informed regarding the football game, the schedule changes and the continuing saga of the football field renovation which lead to changing the dates for Homecoming. Most importantly, he was key in assisting us to arrange the tour of EBHS for the Sunday Brunch on Reunion Weekend. Our sincere appreciation!
Best Regards,
Dave
Click on this line for directions to the East Brunswick Chateau
Any questions?
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Our reunion weekend ended perfectly with "Jazz Man", a tribute concert to "Mr. D.", Mr. Mario "Chic" DeCarolis, an outstanding musician, teacher, and friend, as well as an exemplary human being...
"Music is Love in Search of a Word"
After the Sunday Brunch, the "Jazz Man" benefit concert was amazing! I am sorry for anyone who missed it. It was supposed to be from 3-5pm, and ended up lasting almost 4 hours, they were fantastic! The good news is that you can buy a DVD or a CD of the concert, I will provide the details below. Mr. DeCarolis served as director of the EBHS high school concert band, marching band, and jazz band (The Indigos) until his retirement in 1987. The benefit concert will help fund a music scholarship in Mr. D's name. It truly was a perfect way to finish up a great "Reunion Weekend"! Representing the EBHS Class of '77: Brian Mendelsohn (electric bass), Rick Pressler (electric guitar), Rich Parr (trumpet), and Diane White-Eves (piano) were all incredible! It was awesome to see previous EBHS band members of all years playing at the concert, including Dr. Andy Boyarsky (trumpet) and Dr. Blase Toto (sax). Get the video by calling videographer Patrick Allocca at:
Ghee Media www.gheemedia.com
(732) 254-3296
The DVD is $25, well worth it!
There is also an audio CD of the concert available for $15.
You can send a $25 check for the "Jazz Man" DVD to:
Patrick Allocca ~ 22 Gladstone Drive ~ East Brunswick, NJ 08816
You can call Yvonne DeCarolis (EBHS '70) at (609) 275-8474 with any comments or questions about future concerts!
Mrs. D., Susan, Yvonne, and Dave Z. at the diner after the concert. Many people joined Yvonne at the Colonial Diner after the concert, including Steve Kaplan, Brian & Mark Mendelsohn, Rick Pressler & his wife, Rich Parr & his family, Ralph Parillo (EBHS '78). and so many others! It was a "magical" concert, and the love for Mr. D. was so clearly evident from the hundreds of people who attended and participated in this concert. Hats off to Yvonne! It was an honor to join Yvonne & the DeCarolis family after the concert. These are some of the nicest people I know.
30-year Reunion PHOTOS! (October 27, 2007)
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I will be working on the 30-year reunion photos for a while. Check back often!
Please send along any photos you would like posted!
25-year Reunion PHOTOS! (July 28, 2002)
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The official home of the EBHS Class of 1977!
A great time was had by all at the 25 year reunion on July 27, 2002. I have posted photos from the 25 year reunion! --- Our 30 year reunion was GREAT!!! See photos! -- We need to stay in touch with everyone to keep our lists updated! This website was started to provide a venue for all of our classmates to stay in touch. Your information is confidential, we really need your help in providing updated information. Thank you!
While you can enter address information below, you may also send e-mail to: DaveZ@ebhs77.org
East Brunswick High School has a comprehensive curriculum geared to meet the needs of 2300+ students in grades 10-12 , and to prepare students for the twenty-first century. The curriculum is evaluated through an ongoing process to insure that students are given the best possible opportunity to compete on the national level.
East Brunswick High School, since 1958, has been a leader in secondary education. It is a place where many warm memories continue to reside for thousands of alumni! The first graduating class was the Class of '62. East Brunswick High School has been designated as a School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education. In the April 1996 edition of Redbook magazine, East Brunswick High School was named as the best high school in the state of New Jersey. In 1997 the New Jersey Department of Education named East Brunswick High School as a Star School. In 1999 the Star Ledger named our school as one of the schools that colleges recognize as having the best prepared students. The 2004 Middle States Accreditation team, in their evaluation report stated "East Brunswick High School is without a doubt one of the finest high schools in the nation!"
The mean SAT score for the class of 2006 was 1128 (1671 with writing). Last spring, EBHS students took 874 A.P. exams with 92% receiving a passing grade of 3 or higher. Approximately 98% of our students go on to post secondary education with 77% going on to four year institutions of higher education. In addition, seniors are enrolled in (900+ seats) college courses at the high school offered through Middlesex County College.
The school is now part of the district technology plan; it is the center of a private fiber gigabit network routing voice, video, and data to all 12 district buildings. Throughout the district there are approximately 5,000 network drops. Each one of those connections allows high speed connectivity to all networked services and a T3 connection to the Internet. The high school features over 600 computers that are available to the students and staff.
East Brunswick High School is a school that excels in all areas of student life. Over 75% of students at EBHS participate in at least one club, activity, or on an athletic team. EBHS students have been successful in and out of the classroom earning State and National acclaim!
Please enter your info or other classmate info into the form below and click "Submit" Thanks!
EBHS Class of 1977 Reunion Committee
Dave Z., Chairman
Cheryl McDonald-Scoles
Patty McCarthy-Varga
Maggie Mahoney-Eck
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We currently have up-to-date information on over 430 classmates!
Link to-->East Brunswick High School Website
Link to-->East Brunswick High School Alumni Page
Link to-->www.classmates.com
(Please "bear" with me, I am able to check the site and e-mail about once a week or so!...
Also, you can e-mail me at DaveZ@ebhs77.org with any comments or suggestions about the website. Thanks, Dave)
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