| Author | Message | ||
     crossroads Citizen Username: Crossroads Post Number: 126 Registered: 12-2001  |
Do you remember yours? Mr. Cherichello at MJHS - he instilled a whole lot of History in me alone with Mr. Huntington at CHS. | ||
| bella Citizen Username: Bella Post Number: 554 Registered: 7-2001  |
Mrs. Cologne (spelling?) at MMS in 7th grade Mr. Hoganaur at CHS (LOVED, LOVED, LOVED him) | ||
| bill671 Citizen Username: Bill671 Post Number: 352 Registered: 6-2002 |
Mr. Dormont @ MJH | ||
| crossroads Citizen Username: Crossroads Post Number: 127 Registered: 12-2001 |
Mr. Dormont was a heck of a guy. I went to Washington DC + Williamsburg VA on trips he sponsered back in the mid 70s. Great times - great guy. | ||
| catmanjac Citizen Username: Catmanjac Post Number: 41 Registered: 2-2004  |
Ron Witting at MJH; Harry Savage at MJH; Mr. Anastasio at MJH; Mr. Huntington at CHS; and finally, Betty Lechter (Hannibal's ex) at CHS. Okay, that wasn't nice. At the time, we hated her. But over the years, I know that wisdom and maturity have made me realize she actually was a good teacher, but we were too lazy and immature to appreciate her. I wish I had been able to tell her this before her passing. | ||
| extuscan Citizen Username: Extuscan Post Number: 614 Registered: 6-2001 |
No I assure you Betty Lechter, RIP, was a bitch. This was back in the days when you needed not only to pass an entrance test, but have a teacher reccomendation to get into AP History. I was the only person to have scored as high as I did and not get into AP because Betty some how managed to come back from the grave and give me a negative reccomendation. Since she was dead my appeals went nowhere. Mr Hoganaur I loved too. He was awesome. I had him in the 90s, my mother had him in the 60s. My older brother had him, so Mr Hoganaur will call on "Tom". And I'd stare at the wall. And he's say Tom! and I would keep staring at the wall and he'd say Tom are you listening and then I'd realize he was directing that at me... Tom being my older brother who was through that class two years earlier. Now if you want to talk gym teachers, thats another story. Well, a similar story  -John | ||
| catmanjac Citizen Username: Catmanjac Post Number: 46 Registered: 2-2004 |
Yes, she was the worst, and it would not surprise you what some people said about her. I recall one student, who she failed one marking period, who would leave class early for baseball practice. She said that if she were his mother that she would break his baseball bats. He said that if she were his mother, he would break them over her head. Another friend wrote the ugliest expletives about her in a letter to me from camp one summer. My sister told me about her, though she did not have her as a teacher, she knew that my sister was indeed my sister, and would try to help her with things in the library. Maybe it was to make up for the crap she put me through a few years earlier. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 8753 Registered: 4-1997  |
Nino DePinto for European History Everett Kline for AP US History Mr. Little for History of the Soviet Union (he carried a hammer/sickle keychain) Arnold Stark for economics | ||
| curb Citizen Username: Curb Post Number: 517 Registered: 1-2001 |
I had Mr. Stark for a class I think was called Current Affairs. I don`t recall what the discussion was about, but a girl in class asked him...What does sixty-nining mean? Mr Stark leaned back in his chair and said "Let me see if I can put this gently"...then quickly changed the discussion to the 44 hostages in Iran. | ||
| extuscan Citizen Username: Extuscan Post Number: 619 Registered: 6-2001 |
Who was Mr. Chapin? I have a copy of Strunk and White marked "Mr. Chapin has no neck" -John | ||
| BGS Citizen Username: Bgs Post Number: 679 Registered: 10-2003 |
Mr Dormont was outstanding in the very early 60's! Loved George Goetz at CHS in '65-US History! | ||
| BGS Citizen Username: Bgs Post Number: 680 Registered: 10-2003 |
Oh yes- and Michael Cabot at MMS.... | ||
| extuscan Citizen Username: Extuscan Post Number: 621 Registered: 6-2001 |
Mr Berman at MMS was a BASTARD. I saw him again for the first time since the 8th grade at the Roman Gourmet a summer ago, and I almost wanted to punch him -John | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 84 Registered: 11-2005 |
I did my student teaching at S.O.J.H.S. with Mr. Willard. Anyone remember him? | ||
| Pizzaz Supporter Username: Pizzaz Post Number: 3258 Registered: 11-2001  |
Mr. Willard, I had him for social studies. What year did you teach? Are you related to the Caffrey's who lived in town some years ago? Crossroads: I had Mr. Huntington in CHS. If I remember correctly he was the department head and very tough on assignments. I had him for World History in 10th grade. I had Mr. Rosenberg, the former business administrator for the district, for U.S. History as a senior. He was by far the most entertaining history professor that I recall, and I had Mr. Memoli for Spanish.. Who remembers the history teacher in Room C103 at CHS in the early 70s? | ||
| catmanjac Citizen Username: Catmanjac Post Number: 75 Registered: 2-2004 |
Wasn't that Mr. Huntington? I had him for World History in 1973-74. He definitely was not the department head at that time. Both he and Mr. Cross (gym,swimming, guidance) were graduates of CHS. | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 88 Registered: 11-2005 |
Pizzaz, I taught 7th. grade social studies for my student teaching at S.O.J.H. It was the fall of 1969. 7th. grade kids are nuts but loads of fun. I remember it as a great time and wonderful beginning to a long career in teaching that just ended this January. One of my favorite memories was the discussion of selecting a fundraiser for the 7th. grade homeroom. This involved some kind of food or snack to sell to the school at 3:00. "How about Coke?" "No 102 sold that last week." "How about Brownies" "No, 104 sold them yesterday." "How about .... and and so forth." "How about popcorn." "YEAH! Popcorn. But we gotta have something to drink with it" "How about prune juice?" "Yeh, prune juice is great. Popcorn and prune juice. YEAH!" (I don't remember what we did sell but Mr. Willard vetoed popcorn and prune juice.) There are several Caffrey families in the area. My daughters were graduated from C.H.S. I am the Caffrey most probably recognizable from my photos on the Post Office walls. | ||
| Tom Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 12972 Registered: 1-2003  |
When did the junior high schools turn into middle schools? | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 113 Registered: 11-2005 |
About the late 60's 70's. Depending on the district, 5th or 6th grades were added to the mix and 9th grade was moved to the high schools. | ||
| Dan Sachs Citizen Username: Mensadan Post Number: 8 Registered: 8-2004 |
Anyone remember the great history teacher Mr. Ast? He was at CHS of MJHS back in the mid-late 1950's. One of the very best teachers I ever had. Wish I had paid more attention in class! | ||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 22829 Registered: 6-2001  |
SOJH became SOMS in 1980. I was a member of the first graduating 8th grade class. | ||
| Ron Bishop Citizen Username: Rcbsam0131 Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2006 |
I remember Betty Lechter, too - she was exceedingly tough and pretty nasty. But she also managed to teach me the value of following through on a research project. She told me what I didn't want to hear - quite often - which is a valuable teaching tool. She did this usually in a curt, abrasive way, though. I really enjoyed Walt Krehel, who taught chem at CHS in the late 1970s - he's in the Cedar Grove district now. I also learned a great deal from Edna Casapulla, who taught English at CHS, and who I hear recently retired. She convinced me to get involved in the Columbian; I was sports editor for two years, until she and I fought over editing one of my columns. I was young, opinionated, and stupid - I ended up quitting, rather than cut the column. I've wished over the years that I could have apologized for that. But it all turned out great - I'm a journalism professor now at Drexel U. in Philadelphia. Love to hear from anyone who was at CHS from 76-79, or MJHS from 73-76. You can email me at rcbsam@comcast.net Ron Bishop Hockessin, DE | ||
| susan23 Citizen Username: Susan23 Post Number: 26 Registered: 5-2002 |
I had Mr. Ast at CHS. He was one of the few teachers that I can remember that I liked! I also went on the Washington, DC trip sponsored by Mr. Dormont in the 1960's. | ||
| Boomie Citizen Username: Boomie Post Number: 265 Registered: 7-2005 |
MR KREHEL was my favorite EVER!!! Im so glad to know where he is because Im going to write him a note. He took a girl who had no clue how to begin to understand chemistry, and made her actually enjoy it. OMG does anyone remember Mrs. Weaver from SOJH??? Yikes, bad bad memories. | ||
| fiche Citizen Username: Fiche Post Number: 104 Registered: 3-2002 |
Marilyn Curtin at SOJH. My sons had her when it was SOMS. Great lady (RIP) | ||
| Psychomom Citizen Username: Psychomom Post Number: 101 Registered: 5-2005 |
I had Mr. Huntington for homeroom for 2 years never as a teacher. Seemed very likeable as I remember. I also had Mr. Messina who got us to work at political campaign headquarters for the candidates running for congress. I campaigned for Joe Minish. It was so much fun and I learned a lot about government. | ||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 22931 Registered: 6-2001 |
Anyone else have Mr. Cox for science? Did you learn about the 6 sides of a piece of paper? Loved Mr. Stager for social studies... | ||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 631 Registered: 6-2004  |
Marilyn Curtin was/is my favorite teacher of all time. She died last summer. | ||
| Pizzaz Supporter Username: Pizzaz Post Number: 3462 Registered: 11-2001 |
I didn't know. I had her too. A really nice lady. | ||
| Boomie Citizen Username: Boomie Post Number: 280 Registered: 7-2005 |
Mr Stager is the singular reason I am able to impress Canadians with my knowledge of provinces like Manitoba, Saskatchwan, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland ("newfindlind")....emphasis on LIND. | ||
| Psychomom Citizen Username: Psychomom Post Number: 106 Registered: 5-2005 |
Mr Chapin taught English at CHS. I had him around 1970 or so. | ||
| catmanjac Citizen Username: Catmanjac Post Number: 141 Registered: 2-2004 |
Anyone remember Mr. Chenowyth or Mr. Savage? | ||
| Frederick Schmid Citizen Username: Carlfrederick Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2006 |
This is going back further than any of the teachers mentioned, but it the 40s and 50s, Miss Memory was considered one of the best US History teachers at Columbia. I had her for senior year -- excellent. Her hobby was the Strollers and she was highly active in the dramatic arts at CHS. Another great history teacher at CHS was Mr. Johnson who taught World and European History. Well read and sharp. His wife was also a teacher at Columbia, but I can remember what she taught. | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 1796 Registered: 11-2001  |
I had Mr. Chapin for English as a sophomore or junior. I really liked him a lot (maybe because he liked my writing). I had Mr. Huntington as well -- I think as a freshman or soph. All I can remember about him is WWI, the Peter Principle, and the fact that I found his class to be incredibly dull. Mr. Savage, on the other hand, was never dull. Mr. Kline was also interesting, but very tough! (This is bringing back memories...both pleasant and unpleasant.) BTW - 9th grade was moved to the high school in 1980. | ||
| r2boy Supporter Username: R2boy Post Number: 262 Registered: 5-2001 |
Frederick Schmid: Both Mr and Mrs Johnson taught history at CHS in the 50's.I also had Mr Johnson for European history and he was a great teacher.Mildred Memory was one of the nicest...so tiny and always spoke in whispers so you would pay attention...those were the days.... | ||
| Frederick Schmid Citizen Username: Carlfrederick Post Number: 40 Registered: 3-2006 |
r2boy -- Thanks. You are right about Miss Memory's voice. Knowing that she was interested in the theater, I have a feeling she knew how to use her voice with purpose. Thanks for the reminder of Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Johnson. He always banged on the side of his desk to get your attention -- and it would get your attention. The greatest teacher I had was Stuart Doig at South Orange Jr. Hish. I was fortunate to have him for two years -- 8th grade history and US History (9th grade). He was about 30 years old then and was so motivated to bring history alive. On a personal note, he always encouraged me to speak out and not be afraid of the brains. His encouragement made the difference. Those days weren't perfect, but they were great. Thanks for sharing a good moment. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 9265 Registered: 4-1997 |
Mr. Chenowyth was great! One of the few junior high teachers I enjoyed (along with Mr. Sellers and Mr. Stura). | ||
| Frederick Schmid Citizen Username: Carlfrederick Post Number: 41 Registered: 3-2006 |
After I thought about it for a while, I realized that I had Mr. Johnson in 1955-56. That was 50 years ago. Where did the time go. | ||
| Moose11217 Citizen Username: Moose11217 Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2002 |
I had Mr. Savage. I mostly remember him boasting about Westfield. I think his son(s) were 'rasslers there. | ||
| catmanjac Citizen Username: Catmanjac Post Number: 248 Registered: 2-2004 |
Yeah, good old Harry, bragging about the Westfield teams and telling students holding hands, "that's a taboo." I had him back in '72-'73, when Bernie Ryan was Principal and Louis Nessi (deceased) was Vice Principal. Marc Duallo rode a motorcycle through the halls... and Mr. Nessi just said, "Marc, my office." We had "greaser day" too, with the Fuzz band, back when Ricky Richardella was a mere patrolman. And other 9th grade teachers I had included Milt Schaeffer (English), Neil Cooperman (Math), Mrs. Moresco (Science), Mr. Robertson (Guidance, deceased). | ||
| Nashira Citizen Username: Nashira Post Number: 6 Registered: 7-2006 |
I had Mr. Cooperman also for math - I believe I was in the 10 grade. He also had directed the town's performance of "Carousel" a few years prior to that. I also had Ms. Cologne for history, but only for part of the year as she left on maternity leave. Does anyone remember Dr. George who taught English? | ||
| swishliquor Citizen Username: Swishliquor Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2006 |
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| Nashira Citizen Username: Nashira Post Number: 8 Registered: 7-2006 |
Swishliquour, Thanks for the photo!! Do you remember the Dracula that was in his classroom? | ||
| swishliquor Citizen Username: Swishliquor Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2006 |
No, but I remember the "spent" candle, and the French birth control method, a miniature guillotine.  Neil Cooperman, his second year of teaching | ||
| Nashira Citizen Username: Nashira Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2006 |
Sorry. The dracula was in Dr. George's class | ||
| Implant Citizen Username: Implant Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2006 |
Saw Mr. Dormont recently. He & his wife are residents of an assisted living facility in West Orange. He is in reasonably good health and it was wonderful to chat with him about his days at MJH. It's remarkable the things he remembers. | ||
| bill671 Citizen Username: Bill671 Post Number: 371 Registered: 6-2002 |
Mr. Dormont!!!! Consensus was he was so old he farted dust, and that's when he was my teacher back in in 1977. Even then he seemed to be pushing 80. Any guesses how old the guy is now? God bless him! | ||
| swishliquor Citizen Username: Swishliquor Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2006 |
Richard H. Huntington, 73, died on Sunday, July 23. He was born in Newark on Aug 27, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Maplewood. He was a graduate of Columbia High School in 1950, Princeton University in 1954, and of Teachers College- Columbia University in 1957, where he received a master's degree. A Korean War veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. For 35 years he taught history at Columbia High, retiring in 1992. He was the co-author of Legacy of Freedom, a widely used history textbook. (From The Star Ledger, July 25, 2006) | ||
| Psychomom Citizen Username: Psychomom Post Number: 414 Registered: 5-2005  |
Oh I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Huntington's passing. He was my homeroom teacher for 2 years at CHS. | ||
| Psychomom Citizen Username: Psychomom Post Number: 415 Registered: 5-2005 |
Oh I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Huntington's passing. He was my homeroom teacher for 2 years at CHS. |
