Feature Type: I also retired from officiating wrestling for 36 years. Will go back to volunteer shifts at Circle of Concern Food Pantry Febriuary 2022. Brentwood forensics is a member school of the Tennessee High School Speech and Debate Society and the National Forensic League. For my 84th birthday, my friend and I took a road trip to Northern California (Eureka) to walk up in the Redwoods on a suspension bridge 100' high. - Still kicking here in Carrollton, TX. - I am getting in shape after a shoulder replacement and planning on driving to St Louis again soon. Samuel Boczulak 2018-2022. In 2021, a group of alumni known as the Brentwood Academy Anti-Racism Community . 1992 Mark Taylor - Los Angeles, CA - Was nominated for a 2020 Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program. - Lost my husband, Dave, six years ago after 60 years of marriage. (For additional Alum News articles, go to the Main Menu and click on Newsletters). Population stats are from the United States Census Bureau. Reunions & Events. While at Maryville, I played club soccer and club roller hockey. I have fond memories of my first grade through sixth grade classmates and teachers at Brentwood No 1. Custom Class: contact-menu. 1973 Dory Wright Smith - Elsah, IL - Was recently awarded the 2021 Gerald Linneman Lifetime Achievement Award by the Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association at their annual conference. and am in a happy group. 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO - Soon after the BHS reunion, I will turn 98. Prior to the Bravo Team Leader position, I was the Chicago FBISniper Team leader in charge of 12 snipers. - St Louis, MO - This year was a year of change. Sending the best to all. I will have new opportunities to use my skills in our new home in Massachusetts, as we are leaving our beloved NYC after many years. 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO - I have been truly blessed and in September, I will be 99. I will carry those memories forever, on to my next chapter! Four great kids - 2 boys and 2 girls, 7 terrific grandchildren and 2 great great-grand children. - Spent 3 months of 2020 in the hospital, focusing on health problems and family. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Brentwood High Schoolin Brentwood, New York . Baseball Softball Track Volleyball. However, this was only one building. Had a grandson, Mike Brunworth, born in March 2020. - 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). He was . - Recently left Naples, FL and moved to Illinois to be closer to family - beginning a new chapter in my life. 1972 Thomas Shore - St Louis, MO - Retired from BJC Healthcare 12/2019. Both our sons were born with a rare neurodegenerative disease and lost our youngest son Philip, in 2017. 1953 Helen Hounsom Stein - Tuscaloosa, AL - Travels took me to doctor's appointment, grocery store and Home Depot. 1953 Shirley Moritz Taylor - Northridge, CA. - Taking his son, Chris, and family to Italy. 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. Are you a Brentwood Eagle who played a sport in college or after? Our small, personalized learning community is committed to preparing students to be globally competitive and to make a positive impact in society. 1963 and 1973 ***** 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. Trip planned to the Falklands, George February/March 2021. - 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. I don't know what I would do without them. He even went to state running the 220 yds and the Relay team in 1948. Pray that they will find a vaccination for this terrible virus. We recently spent a week in St Augustine, FL and enjoyed the beautiful sunrises on the beach. Readjusting to a new life-style. I thought that was impossible and yet here we are, Class of '71. Basketball Swimming. Time at home has provided opportunity to concentrate on my writing. Please contact Amanda Kelson, Athletic Director, at akelson@bwscampus.com or (310) 476-9633 ext. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards. I will be retiring in December and handing over my construction business to my oldest son. Hope to travel again in 2023. Fred Abrams 1957-1961. It's wonderful that the high school Class of '61 has remained so close. Brentwood School 725 Linton Road Sandersville, Georgia 31082 (478) 552-5136 info@brentwoodschool.org . Doing pretty well for an old gal. 1964 Tamara Stefonani Rhomberg - Fenton, MO - After 43 years of living on my farm in the heart of Fenton, Ihave moved to a subdivision. 1958 Irene Christensen Ledbetter - Lake Barrington, IL - Still employed by United Airlines as a flight attendant; I enjoy the lifestyle. 1959 Joyce Rinck Arneson - Apple Valley, MN, - 2021 - How can it be? Reading lots of books, playing games. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. The listing of alumni from Brentwood, NY includes graduates from 7 schools. 1975 Fred Heger - Chesterfield, MO - Relocated from Tulsa, OK back to St Louis at beginning of 2020. Four kids and seven grandkids, one great-grandchild. No ceremony, but I got the parchment! Was married at Brentwood Congregational Church 65 years ago. Been retired 10 years. In August 2019, I was selected to be the SWAT Team Leader for the FBI Chicago Bravo SWAT Team. - Had a two-week vacation with our three youngest grandchildren ages 13, 15, 17. - Iam still writing and publishing some, working on a family history, and enjoying family, church, and temple work. I'm very impressed and proud of your scholarship rewards! 1952 Shirley Russell Drake - Katy, TX - Can't do much safely now, so I am reading until my eyes can't take any more Also, taking my dog for lots of short trips around the circle where live - can't be outside long down here in the summer!! Life is good. I'm sure the future will surprise me, and yet, "just for today" seems enough right now. 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - Since Lee's death, I'm back to the same things we were doing before Covid-19. Findlay Black 2013-2017. 12001 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90049 East Campus 6-12. Brentwood Academy is a coeducational Christian independent college preparatory school located in Brentwood, Tennessee, for grades 6-12. . Praise the Lord! I also serve on the Board of my local education foundation. A happy man. My team and my supervisor gave me a send-off for the ages, sharing their love and support. Brad is still living, and we often go to Illinois to see him and our daughter, Liz, who is Co-director of a STEM school at Aurora University. - June was just the best month for me. - Travels took me to doctor's appointment, grocery store and Home Depot. Hope everyone is enjoying ife as I am. Login / Join. I don't know what I would do without them. And, so far, so good. Grandson a quarterback with Miami of Ohio. We recently passed a tax increase to update our older buildings and increase programs to train nurses, IT workers and allied health workers. I retired iin July 1, 2021. - Enjoying new career as ghost writer for two mystery authors. 1946 Jean Hall Michener - Hot Springs Village, AR - I was married to my high school sweetheart, Russ Michener '46 for 53 years when he passed away. Also, my 7 granddaughters will keep me busy. About 4557 Alumni Ave Unit N/A. Still working at Webster University (29 years) and the Rockwood School Board. Many of you know that my husband, Don died in April, 2020. Brentwood High School Alumni Association. 1950 J Robert Green - Brentwood, MO - I published a book of my architecture. Will plan travel when this virus stuff makes it safer. I can still see well enough to get around with my walker. ALUMNI Registration. - Idid not go to Brentwood High, but attended Frazier School. If anyone is interested, I can supply the right story. God has really blessed me. Think critically and creatively. 1976 John Honig - Livermore, CA - After 29 short years, I continue to make the world safe for democracy while working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. - Travel restrictions for 2 years kept me close to home - New York City. 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. I retired from a 37 year practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I retired in 2016 after working as an RN for 42 years. That's where I do my biking, birdwatching and summer outdoor concerts. Miss an occasional phone call with my buddy, Fran Langan '56. Hope everyone is enjoying ife as I am. I am always impressed by the accomplishments of our classmates. Now, to slow it down a bit by spending time on our ranch and in my home in Dallas. Brentwood gave me a great start. 1962 Jim Torbert - Johns Creek, GA - Returned from Israel and the Holy Land and highly recommend it. 1967 Linda Schirmann Creech - Dallas, TX - Said "Good Bye" to my amazing 50 year airline career, as I retired August 01, 2020. Four great kids - 2 boys and 2 girls, 7 terrific grandchildren and 2 great great-grand children. Retired 23 years, 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. - Life in New York City, after almost 60 years, is still good. In January, I spent time in Florida with fellow classmates, March was a cruise on Seabourn ship for 35 days to New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia - Fabulous! He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. Wonder what's next?? I am still supervising athletic events and mentoring students. BRENTWOOD DAYS PARADE. Kudos to the alumni responsible. My career as a local tenor i opera is on hold for the virus, so I posted this audio -. Hope everyone is enjoying life, as Iam. Also, my 7 granddaughters will keep me busy. 1961 Janet Mays McAlpin - Bonita Springs, FL - When a freshman at BHS, my father transferred to Chicago, and I graduated at Hinsdale in a class of 400! The Chicago FBI SWAT Team conducts high risk search warrants, hostage rescue, active shooter response, and other tactical missions as required. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. . Better days are ahead for us. bhs.bufsd.org. - Busy shooting at clay pigeons with a grandson who never misses. I have a degree in speeh pathology and education and also earned a Master's in Education and a Doctorate from Loyola University in Aurora, IL. Toggle Notable alumni subsection 4.1 1960-1981. Every two months, gals from my Brentwood class meet for lunch, usually at Farotto's. I retird as an editor of the Connecticut Law Journal and now do freelance editing. It has been 74 years since Ijoined the U. S. Marines. Also, around 100 Brentwood residents (1%) are the average age for high school seniors (18-19). 1968 Larry Schmieder - Novato, CA - Married to Beverly for 40 years. 1957 Mary Ann Wenger Graves - Berkeley, CA - Stayed alive through Covid! 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! In 1932, a new high school was built alongside the current Brentwood Park. Still serving on the Board through 2022. Tracy Abernathy 1997-2001. All 5 grandchildren out of college. Recently retired, she spends a lot of time with husband, Blair Smith, at their Elsah General Store in Elsah, Illinois. Hope everyone is enjoying life, as Iam. We had such fun, parading to Tilles Park for the last day of school picnics. My companions - squirrels, birds, toddlers, dogs - all make me smile and be glad. My team and my supervisor gave me a send-off for the ages, sharing their love and support. My son and his family live here. We spent more time talking about the McKinney Street trolley than the Kirkwood and Brentwood cars. We have family in Sarasota, and when we get there, the family will be together again. Call me at (314) 351-8418 and leave a message and phone number and I will get back to you. 1955 Darleen Brink Roland - Town & Country, MO - I have some health problems, but am keeping active in many activities Family keeps growing - 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 1960 Terry Hopmann - Rockville, MD- Iam coming to the end of more than 50 years of teaching at the University of Minnesota (where I directed the Center for International Studies), Brown University (where I was Director of the Center for Foreign Policy Development and later Chair of the Political Science Department), and since 2008 at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC, where I directd the program in International Conflict Management. After 8 years as a Cottleville alderman, I was elected Mayor of Cottleville in April 2021. Istarted school at Brentwood in the 9th grade. Jacqueline Alaimo 1969-1973. 1966 Melinda Reisenleiter Hawkins - Frankfort, KY - Retired 3 years ago from nursing - miss it terribly. Celebrated my 80th birthday with my family of 14 in Cape Cod, and grandson, Parker, became an Eagle Scout earning 30 more merit badges than required for Eagle. Founded in 1856, St. Paul's School is a fully residential independent high school located in Concord, N.H. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Ross Senior High Schoolin Brentwood, New York . We feel very blessed that they even wanted to go with us, given they are all teenagers. According to the audio, he said Brentwood High alumni, who now attend Harvard and Princeton universities, complained to him that school administrators didn't do enough to make them better people. Am hoping I can attend the 2021 reunion, and if I cannot, please know that I do hold all of you in my heart. - Enjoyed a tour of North and South Dakota this past August. Brad is still living, and we often go to Illinois to see him and our daughter, Liz, who is Co-director of a STEM school at Aurora University. 1967 Sally Graves DeWitt - San Marino CA - Awarded Trailblazer Award at Anthony Portation's 25th Senate District Women in Business Event. - Unfortunately, Ican't walk without a Rollator but, other than that, things are gong fairly well Ihave had 2 great friends in my "bubble" during the past year. 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). Lots of old State Department friends, CIA and journalists - the deep state! He played on the first football team and ran track. Wish she were alive to be a part of this reunion. 1963 Linda Schall Powell - Wentzville, MO - Thank you for your efforts to encourage our graduates to continue their education! 1963 Judy Zahner Rothman - Clayton, MO - Enjoying new career as ghost writer for two mystery authors. While at Brentwood High School, Austin played four years of Varsity Football, was the first Captain of the newly founded Brentwood High School tennis team, has been a huddle leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the President of the debate team. To filter results, select a Brentwood, NY high school using the links to the right. Your magazine is both newsy and inspiring. Ihave moved to a new one-level townhouse that is near several children and grandchildren. 958 Irene Ledbetter Christenson - Lake Barrington, IL. stacey.venegas@gmail.com (314) 749-9528, ORE Carolyn Puricelli Rhodes - Eureka, MO - Retired after 32 years of service to the Brentwood community in 2019. Still doing limited driving. The class of '44 has become a very short list. Books, Jigsw puzzles and eating kept me really busy. Celebrated my 80th birthday with my family of 14 in Cape Cod, and grandson, Parker, became an Eagle Scout earning 30 more merit badges than required for Eagle. When time permitted, I dusted. 1, and of course, 8th through 12th at BHS. My life and health have been a toal blessing. 2001 Stacey Turner Venegas - Chesterfield, MO. 1954 David Hahn - Grand Marais, MN - Have been a foster grandparent since 2007. Mitch Spaulding Brentwood, TN Loving son Mitchell Andrew Spaulding, age 27, the youngest of three brothers, known to his friends as "Mitch" passed away on May 26, 2015. - Jerry and I celebrated 44 years of marriage this past March and have been blessed with 5 beautiful grandchildren. 1961 Charlotte Mastin Ellis - Brentwood, MO - Idid not go to Brentwood High, but attended Frazier School. - I live with my husband, of 58 years, a retired college professor in rural Massachusetts. Don enjoys woodworking. Tom/Ziggy. Brentwood School is a place where scholars, athletes, artists, and activists, inventors and aspiring leaders are all at home. Notable alumni. 12. - So sorry to tell our friends from BHS that Bill passed away in July. Brentwood High School Alumni Class List. I'm also still active in dog sports. Tennessee High School Hall of Fame basketball coach, . Got to get it all in while I'm still in great shape. I love hearing from classmates and always enjoy our class gatherings.