Richard Levitt

Sorry  hear of the passing of Harry Rosen

He seemed fine at the reunion. He was a great wrestling teamate and friend

Rich Levitt

David Krauser

So sorry to hear about the passing of Harry Rosen.  We had great discussion at the reunion weekend and am quite surprised by his passing.  Harry was a good guy and will be missed.

Stewart "Stu "Weitz

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harry Rosen.

Only 9 short months ago I had the pleasure of seeing him

and having a nice interview as well which can be seen on

our reunion video.  Harry was always a Gentleman.

I knew Harry since Wyncote Elementary School as well as being a

neighbor of his in our community..  Always remembered his

home with his Dad's Vetenarian office annexed on.

May all the special memories we have of Harry remain close to us

always..   Our deepest condolences to his family. 

Rest in Peace...

Warmly,

Stu Weitz

Maury Klein

Very sad to learn of Harry's passing from Alan Trachtenberg [we were "talking" about the upcoming football team reunion at CHS on Sept 11, which Harry had arranged].  I was able to spend an hour [maybe more] with Harry at the breakfast Sun morning following the reunion -- it was so very good to see him, share memories, etc.   He was not well, but, I was hoping he'd be at the football team reunion.

Among many topics, Harry and I noted that the memorial sculpture to Bobby Isken was buried far inside the office at CHS and we should contact the school regarding moving it into the outer lobby area [guess I better get on that, now].  It was Harry who worked with me in the fall of 1964 to raise the money and commision the sculpture in Bobby's honor for which I was always grateful.

Sorry I won't be seeing you again my friend.  In your honor I will ask everyone to EAT A NECTARINE -- IT'S A HALF A PEACH, A HALF A PLUM, -- IT'S A HELL OF A FRUIT !!!

Gene Pavitt

Joining what I'm sure will be a long list of responses, I too, was surprised and upset to learn of Harry's passing.  Like many, we had a great time at both the Friday night Football Reunion and again, Saturday evening.  I was fortunate to have sat with Harry while we ate, passed time and caught up Friday evening, and was looking forward to seeing him and the rest of the team members at September's event.  I'm in the middle of receiving preventative chemotherapy which ends in October.  Fortunately, the Cheltenham event is on a "off week", so I should be able to attend.  I look forward to seeing everyone, but there will sadness as we'll be without our Center.  I'm sure Harry will be there in spirit.

Dennis Weisbrot

So sorry to hear of Harry's death. I didn't know him well - we traveled in different circles - but I remember him as a scholar/athlete, a gentleman and all-around good guy. My condolences to his family and friends

Jeffrey Field

Three Snapshots of Harry Rosen... A little girl riding a big Great Dane on the lawn at Harry's house. Harry is walking beside them.

A very young Robert Trimble with protruding Adam's Apple throwing grounders to us fourth graders at Wyncote Elementary. Harry drops to his knees to catch the ball. "What are you doing, Harry, praying?"

Harry joins the CHS student council. I see that he wants to change the world, make it better for all of us. At the same time, all I want to do is leave the world. Now Harry is gone but not forgotten. I' still here, waiting my turn. Funny how things go.

Peace to all of you. 

Stewart "Stu "Weitz

Last Sunday Feb. 21st at Temple Sinai in Dresher , PA    The senior group there called

"  Hazak "  ( Not us yet ??  )  had  CHS Honors English teacher...Mr. Tom Stretton as a speaker..He was really great ...Very informative on the background of Jewish Music Producers, Broadway Show Composers and more...    He talked about having " B B " Netanyahu in his class and how much he and his wife loved CHS ... I am sure he has a face book page... I will send any pics if I can...

I regret I was not part of his Theatre Program that he and his wife started... in 1963..   Were any of you in the     MIKADO or OKLAHOMA  ?    Tom looks great and still going strong.. even in retirement...

Best to all of You...  Stu

Richard Levitt

Remember how we all felt  when on November 22, 1963 the horrible news came over our classroom loudspeakers that President Kennedy was assasinated?

Those are the same feelings of anquish, despair amd fear that I feel now that the election is over.

Feel free to share your your pain. It helps.

Richard Levitt

Jeffrey Field

I well remember that day, that hour, that minute. I was in Mrs. Rigberg's class when Mr. Doody (sorry... leetle joke there) broke the news. I remember the deafening silence, finally broken by a fellow student whose name I can't recall who blurted, "I'm glad he's dead." Now there was disbelieving silence. (I'm sure this student didn't mean what he said. No one spoke against him. We just sat in silence until Mrs. Rigberg took back the reins and kept us all safe.)

You may not remember me, but I remember most of you. I am a 1965 graduate because I failed 10th grade. I never did fit in with the rest of you. My best friend was Alan Charne, another misfit. I remember the fistfight he had with Johnny Winokur. I watched from my house (305 Lorimer Drive) as Alan threw the first punch, a roundhouse to Johnny's left cheek. (He lived directly across the street from me.) Johnny then proceeded to beat the crap out of Alan.

I ramble, yes? That's okay. I've seen a lot since then. And now, now, we have this great turmoil in our country. I wish you peace. More than that, I wish you laughter. Perhaps some of you will join me on Medium.com. Look for @farkleup. Or https://medium.com/@FarkleUp

Time to laugh... https://medium.com/@FarkleUp/people-everywhere-come-together-to-laugh-36d3a5ecb7cb#.ge129pmum 

Robert Steinbrunn

Not me: I'm upbeat and positive about the election. Without creating a furor of political unrest on this forum, I'd like to submit that since the time of the ancient Greeks no democracy has lasted more than 250 years. We're at 240 years. Anyone worried? The outgoing administration has summarily fired over 174 generals and admirals, often without cause. Some pundits feel this is a deliberate move to dismember our military - who, if you remember - protect this country. They're needed now more than ever.

Bill O'Reilly feels Hillary has a lengthy trail of crime and corruption, and her husband Bill has a record that speaks for itself. Ask any woman who has come with ten feet of him.

Me? I may not like Donald Trump, but here's the bottom line: if you have a leaky toilet that defies your best efforts at fixing, you bring in the best plumber you know. You don't care if he's arrogant, has too much money, or you dislike his public speaking. You only care that he's the best plumber you know and that your leaky toilet will get fixed.

Cheers!

--Bob

Ronna Newman (Rutstein)

Bill O'Reilly is your pundit? How small. 

Pam Keegan (Burns)

Robert I agree.  Too bad that some people have to drag politics onto this site.  As if the anger in this country isn't displayed in the media enough and on Facebook.  I don't plan on visiting here again. Just don't need the pot stirring.  Signed, A Deplorable

Alan Brush

Unfortunately, we do not need a plumber but instead a healer, one who has a goal to bring folks together rather than drive them apart.  Trump''s words, including his labeling and denigration of large groups of people based on religion or ethnicity echo the words of Hitler in Germany in the 1930's.  First the press, then the political opposition, then one byone the cultures he despises and wishes to scapegoat.  Problem is, when you start draining, you never know where it is going to stop, so it might just get to you as well.  And I would like to ask, other than rousing up crowds by incendiary comments and getting richer by avoiding paying contractors and taxes, what particular skill has Trump demonstrated?

Jeffrey Field

Alan, rather than ask what particular skills Trump has demonstrated, why not begin at the beginning.

My One Demand of Trump

I fear an ever rising wave of physical violence from both sides of the aisle and unless Trump forcefully tells the nation this is not acceptable, we'll have a giant shitstorm which everyone will, eventually, regret.

Roy Kaysen

Comparing Trump's election to that day in 1963 is ridiculous! You people said the same thing in 1980.

Mike Aucott

There's plenty to worry about with this new administration.  Perhaps the most worrisome is the stand of Trump and his advisors that global warming is not a real issue.  This is completely beyond the pale.  It's not just dumb, but as my Dad used to say, pounding the dining room table, it's "damn dumb."   Unless we control emissions of carbon dioxide by finding ways to phase out fossil fuels and power industrial society with low-carbon power sources, we are dooming our grandchildren and subsequent descendants to coast-hammering floods, fearsome droughts, dangerous episodes of high heat, and the instabilities that will result.  The military knows this.  The science community knows this.  May Trump and company wake up before it's too late. 

Diane Markel (Lebby)

 Listen up guys. My wife Diane and I share the same email address. Get over it, you lost !  If you need some help , go up to Cornell and have a good cry, or better yet take a ride to Penn and hug a dog, or work in a coloring book to get rid of your stress. Give Trump a chance, since he cannot be worse than the trainwreck we have had in the WH for the past 8 years. If you wish, you could follow those Hollywood elites to Canada or Australia. Please let me know when one of those airheads migrates. Also, Obummer and Hillary caused the polarization in our Country, so where do some of you get off thinking that it is up to Trump to reach out to the protestors and rioters. Most sincerely, Ron Lebby, class of '55 

Stephen Henkin

Trump beat 16 other candidates in the primaries, mostly governors and senators. He won by a record number of Republican votes. In the general election, he was up against the democrats, the conservatives, paid troublemakers, the global establishment, the rigged Clinton machine, and the mainstream media, and despite all odds, he won by an electoral landslide. Must have been a reason he did. Just to insult people? I don't think so.

Richard Levitt

Richard Levitt

Richard Levitt

Who remembers The Raggedy Ann Musical We did in 3d or 4th grade at Cheltenham Elementary?

I found the program at my mother's house. She is 105 y/old doing well

Herbert Rheinstrom

Let;s have a 60th reunion in The Philadelphia  or suburban area, Herb Rheinstrom

Dennis Weisbrot

I believe that the only logical place to hold the 60th reunion is at a tango joint in Buenos Aires… or at my viewing, should the dates coincide. I'd be quite willing to cover everyone's travel expenses… That's to say, the bus fare from your hotel to the reunion. And by 'everyone', I mean Stew Weitz, only. Okay I'll split it with him.

Ronna Newman (Rutstein)

I had hoped to do a 75th birthday party for our class in Florida. 
Covid really put an end to that. I'd love a reunion this summer in Philadelphia. 
We're losing classmates and teachers each week. I'm happy to help in any way needed. 
Ronna Newman Rutstein