He was 87 years old and we celebrated 42 happy years of marriage. Doug and I are both retired from college teaching; he's a mathematician, my field is rhetoric and writing studies. Although almost blind, I can see well enough to get around. The Chicago FBI SWAT Team conducts high risk search warrants, hostage rescue, active shooter response, and other tactical missions as required. Lovin' and livin' life. I don't know what I would do without them. Celebrated 50th anniverary with wife, Dolly, last year. I have fond memories of my first grade through sixth grade classmates and teachers at Brentwood No 1. We no longer travel or go out at night unless our Patriot's Colony Bus takes us. I do odd jobs around Brentwood. 2001 Stacey Turner Venegas - Chesterfield, MO - I am organizing our 20 year reunion for this fall and would love some help. Fred Abrams 1957-1961. I taught German and History at Brentwood High School from 1990 - 1995. Iam checking off bucket list items such as a trip to Italy, traveling the US and enjoying my family and grandson. She also served as athletic director for 15 years at Villa Duchesne and Principia Upper School before becoming women's basketball coach at Principia College, and had served on many committees for the Missouri State High School Athletic Association,, too. - Iam still writing and publishing some, working on a family history, and enjoying family, church, and temple work. The Brentwood alumni list on this page come from a variety of sources. On we go! 1958 Regina Stimson Gahr - Brentwood, MO - Became a member of the Brentwood Alumni Board. 1952 Phyllis Elliott Oakley - Washington, DC. 1966 Ted Ganahl - Rock Hill, MO - I enjoy walking my dog, Coco, up and around the schools, BHS and McGrath, overseeing the construction of both, and the neighbothood around the schools, 2-5 miles per day, and enjoy talking to the neighborhood families around those areas. - Travels took me to doctor's appointment, grocery store and Home Depot. My new address is 22 Eagle Circle, Sky Valley, GA 30537. Take care, Class of 1959. I miss driving down White Avenue where my parents lived for 50 years. Weather is great! (For additional Alum News articles, go to the Main Menu and click on Newsletters). The nearest high school to St. Austin Catholic School is San Juan Diego Catholic High School (0.1 miles away) . I consider myself very fortunate to still be doing something I love. 1960 Suzanne McWhirter Davis - Fenton, MO - Enjoyed a tour of North and South Dakota this past August. 1952 Norm Ramsey - North Fort Myers, FL -. He is the best thing since sliced bread! 1971 Missy Reisenleiter - St Louis, MO - My husband successfully completed hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in December 2019. Belgeri, Victoria Lynn (nee Hasty) passed away peacefully at home on Tue. If anyone is interested, I can supply the right story. 1960 Susan Herminghaus McLeod - La Jolla, CA - We are now living in a retirement community in La Jolla, CA, just north of San Diego. My son, Chris, is VP of the St Louis Sports Commission. I retired iin July 1, 2021. 1955 Darlene Brink Roland - Town & Country, MO - Spent 3 months of 2020 in the hospital, focusing on health problems and family. 1958 Donald E Hodapp - Rock Hill, MO - Four children, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild with one on the way in 2023. I sing with our Patriots Colony Chorus, volunteer in the medical assistance areas, keep up with my exercise, practice the piano. Many of you know that my husband, Don died in April, 2020. 1967 Jacque Prade Ehrlich - Sky Valley, GA - Imoved from Hendersonville, NC to the mountains of Sky Valley, GA (NE Goergia) to be closer to my daughter in Florida and be cooler at the same time. 1949 Marlene Scharf Hanks - St Petersburg, FL - Participating in church activities. Call me at (314) 351-8418 and leave a message and phone number and I will get back to you. 1970 Susan Eggers - Ewing, NJ - Sends thank you note - Dear Eagles, Thank you for all of your faithful work to ensure that we have the chance to stay connected and support our alma mater. 4.2 1981-2000. I am doing more traveling with the order of the Eastern Star and enjoying the trips as long as my health and the money don't run out. . 1957 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT - So far, so good. Hello to everyone in the class of 1960! Samuel Boczulak 2018-2022. Alumni Coordinator jobs 54,696 open jobs . - Hi Everybody - Living the good life. Im still quite active in several not-for-profit organizations including STAGES St Louis and Washington University, and enjoy spending time with our 3 grandchilden and traveling the world. - As of this year, Ihave moved into a great retirement village im Camarillo. In July, we were in Scotland and England, returning home July 8. Iwill carry those memories forever, on to my next chapter! July 21, 2023. I am assigned to the FBI Chicago Regional Training Facility where I have the responsibility of training all Chicago FBI Agents in Firearms, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Tactics. He was the Art Director on the Netflix series. We visited 10 countries in 20 different ports, each day visiting very interesting places with a well guided tour of our choice, on land This is our second Viking ocean cruise having cruised from Barcelona to Venice in March 2017. Blessings to all. They were the best! - Recently left Naples, FL and moved to Illinois to be closer to family - beginning a new chapter in my life. - In 2020 I was promoted from Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police to Executive Director of Public Safety and Facilities/Chief of Police at St Charles Community College. I will carry those memories forever, on to my next chapter! My sanity is maintained by continuing to pursue my hidden rock star dreams, playing in south central Livermore's third best tribute band, Pink Floyd. Not traveling as much as in the past; Central Park is my "backyard." He was . My team and my supervisor gave me a send-off for the ages, sharing their love and support. - Travel restrictions for 2 years kept me close to home - New York City. At home, books, jigsaw puzzles, and eating kept me really busy. - Enjoyed a tour of North and South Dakota this past August. - I'm still working as an equity analyst at Edward Jones following stocks in the communication services and tech sectors. I moved from Ballwin to Dallas, TX in 2017 to be closer to daughter, Lynn, and 3 granddaughters. Iwil be retiring next year and handing over my construction business to my son. Moved to condo in Clayton one year ago. 1949 Marlene Scharf Hanks - St Petersburg, FL. 1960 Sue McWhirter Davis - Fenton, MO - I retired, for the second time, in September 2019. When time permitted, I dusted a little. I still enjoy sewing, mostly for charity. Life is good. We had such fun, parading to Tilles Park for the last day of school picnics. Although almost blind, Ican see well enough to get around. - Said "Good Bye" to my amazing 50 year airline career, as I retired August 01, 2020. 1963 Judy Zahner Rothman - St Louis, MO - Have been a caregiver for my husband, Ken, the last year and a half as he suffered a serious fall. Hope to travel again in 2023. - Taking his son, Chris, and family to Italy. 1952 Norm Ramsey - North Fort Myers, FL - Kudos to Charles Combs'52 for the Mark Twain picture. - My husband and I had a wonderful trip through Europe with Linda and, 1955 Darleen Brink Roland - Town & Country, MO. 1965 Karol Kothe Harlow - E. Berne,NY - Retired from being a high school principal in Germantown, NYin 2017. Also, around 100 Brentwood residents (1%) are the average age for high school seniors (18-19). Recently retired, she spends a lot of time with husband, Blair Smith, at their Elsah General Store in Elsah, Illinois. I am just so glad there is light at the end of the tunnel this year. I retired in 2016 after working as an RN for 42 years. Yearbooks. Our tenth great-grand was born just before Thanksgiving! 1958 Barbara Higginbotham Novotny - Valley Park, MO - 2019 was a great year for travel! MMany Paths to Explore. Also, my 7 granddaughters will keep me busy. - My daughter, Kyerstyn and her family, just bought the house across the street from us. I am now a Senior Fellow at SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, where I will be focusing on writing a substantially revised version of my 1966 book. Aidan Barton 2020-2024. 1972 Thomas Shore - St Louis, MO - Retired from BJC Healthcare 12/2019. I miss driving down White Avenue where my parents lived for 50 years. To find a family member, enter information such as their First Name, Last Name, and where they lived . Lee was known to may of our classmates as he attended school there for three years. What a smart and caring bunch of individuals they are. Wish me luck. I'm starting a new assignment now with Lutheran Social Services. ORE Ruth Rangel - Town and Country, MO - I taught History and German at Brentwood High School and belong to ORES- retired teachers. - I moved to an independent home last December. We had such fun, parading to Tilles Park for the last day of school picnics. The schools response was that "God is in control" of politics. Feels just like summer. Spent months in skilled care during beginning of pandemic, learning to use new parts! 3. I am assigned to the FBI Chicago Regional Training Facility where I have the responsibility of training all Chicago FBI Agents in Firearms, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Tactics. I have lived in Minnesota for 50 years and celebrated the 41st anniversary to my husband, Don Arneson. 1958 Karen Kelley Wright - Pingree Grove, IL - Recently left Naples, FL and moved to Illinois to be close to family - beginning a new chapter in my life. 1954 David Hahn - Grand Marais, MN - I have been a foster grandparent since 2007. I have a wonderful, caring family who keeps in touch with me. 1954 Betty Dudek Dickhens - Carrollton, TX. Still working at Webster University (29 years) and the Rockwood School Board. My life and health have been a toal blessing. Have 8 grandchildren in the Atlanta area. It is pretty here in Florida with lots of days in the 80s. ALUMNI Registration. - So far, so good. Brentwood High School is the 2nd largest public high school in New York and the 22nd largest nationally. Still participating in physical therapy from serious equestrian accident incurred in 2019 a few months after my husband Kenny's passing. The listing of alumni from Brentwood, NY includes graduates from 7 schools. After 8 years as a Cottleville alderman, I was elected Mayor of Cottleville in April 2021. Jennifer Abernathy 1994-1998. 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - Nothing new or exciting here. Every two months, gals from my Brentwood class meet for lunch, usually at Farotto's. My last exhibit was at the Drury Inn during the Brentwood Century Foundation Celebration last year. Since we are in a college town, there are lots of things offered to us. - After graduation, worked 2 years at Cupples Manufacturing, then went in Navy, 3 years in Presidential Honor Guard, 1 year on Destroyer, then 37 years of Postal Service. I am proud of his accompishment and of playing a part in helping him check this off his bucket list. I also conduct SWAT, Sniper, Firearms and Tactical Schools for Police Officers from all over the country. Maybe her name should be changed to SHENANIGAN! - Still playing the French horn in several wind ensembles and chamber groups. Will go back to volunteer shifts at Circle of Concern Food Pantry Febriuary 2022. Both our sons were born with a rare neurodegenerative disease and lost our youngest son Philip, in 2017. William Agnew 1945-1949. Miss an occasional phone call with my buddy, 1957 Mary Ann Wenger Graves - Berkeley, CA -, 1957 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT. 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO - I have been truly blessed and in September, I will be 99. Register for Free to see all Brentwood High School alumni! See. 1956 Carol Kottmeier Cooper - Pomona, CA - Sorry that our '55-56 reunion was cancelled Have gone on several road trips through Arizona and Utah, visiting friends and gorgeous National Parks (always in a mask). Brentwood School 725 Linton Road Sandersville, Georgia 31082 (478) 552-5136 info@brentwoodschool.org . - I have been truly blessed and in September, I will be 99. My last exhibit was at the Drury Inn during the Brentwood Century Foundation Celebration last year. Trip planned to the Falklands, George February/March 2021. 1957 Janet Slater Darwin - Lake Elsinore, CA - Just moved back to California after retiring from teaching and spending 16 years in Las Vegas. Two retirement goals included kayaking the navigable length of the Hudson River - 197 miles Completed this summer by reaching the Statue of Liberty by kayak in August! 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, separate and unattached house for rent in Eagle Rock / Highland Park. I am always impressed by the accomplishments of our classmates. Numerous grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. 1201. Second goal was to complete 357 miles of Long Path hiking trail in NY. 2023 REUNIONS. 1959 Nancy Pollard O'Loughlin - Frisco, TX. ORE Carolyn Puricelli Rhodes - Eureka, MO. 1959 Julie Chipps Tamarkin - Brimfield, MA - I live with my husband, of 58 years, a retired college professor in rural Massachusetts. To filter results, select a Brentwood, NY high school using the links to the right. Brentwood High School | 763 followers on LinkedIn. Daughter, Kim, lives in Gerald, loving the farm life. Classes planning reunions for 2023 so far are. My daughter, Carolyn, is working at Edward Jones. At home, books, jigsaw puzzles, and eating kept me really busy. Loving wife . We enjoy our family, the beautiful mountains, and are refreshed by many daily sit-down pauses, though I'm busy with family, church service, home, and humanities Iam thankful for so much joy in my life! 1950 J Robert Green - Brentwood, MO - I published a book of my architecture. - I retired in December 2019 from Edward Jones after a 38-year career there. First grandson off to Mizzou this summer to play football. - Continue to tapdance. Hope you all are too!!! I am taking my 21 year old granddaughter to Spain, Portugal and North Africa in May. We feel very blessed that they even wanted to go with us, given they are all teenagers. - Travels took me to doctor's appointments, grocery store and Home Depot. Im still quite active in several not-for-profit organizations including STAGES St Louis and Washington University, and enjoy spending time with our 3 grandchilden and traveling the world. - Bonita Springs, FL - When a freshman at BHS, my father transferred to Chicago, and I graduated at Hinsdale in a class of 400! 1961 Lia Kahler Littlefield - Menemsha, MA - From 2017-2019, I trained to become a volunteer community mediator at the Peace Institute in New York City. 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO -. Iam checking off bucket list items such as a trip to Italy, traveling the US and enjoying my family and grandson. Be sure to take a few minutes and upload those images for all of our Brentwood High School Spartans alumni to see.