Notes
from Panzer
By Lois Madden Kelly '56
Arnold Marks '51 and his wife, Sheila, proudly
announce that their son, Martin, an endodontist and the mayor of Scotch
Plains, won the endorsement of the Republican Party to run for State Senate
for New Jersey's 22nd legislative district. Arnold and Sheila reside
in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He remains active by refereeing high school volleyball
and umpiring girls' softball at the tender age of 75. His other pastimes
are golf and swimming, and visiting their daughter in Santa Fe, N.M.
The class of 1953 celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Greenhouse Cafe.
The partying alumni included Bill Clark, Al Marbaise, Bart Boyle, Stu
Weinberg, Ollie Gelston, Flo Conforti Felano, Vic Felano, Jackie Rennick
Torcicollo and Ed Torcicollo. Spouses also were part of the
fun. The evening was spent recalling their college days, exchanging career
histories, family news and their hopes for the days ahead. This successful
evening would not have been complete without tales of Dr. Margaret Brown
and her determination to make them the best possible representatives of
our profession. A moment of silence for those classmates who have passed
away was followed by a longtime tradition—singing the alma mater
followed by 'Auld Lang Syne…and all remembered the words.
Patricia Zaccone '56 has been bitten by the travel bug. Her
latest excursion was a cruise to Alaska, which left her in total awe of
the state's beauty. Many side tours were taken along the way, each
more exciting than the last, making it a dream trip. How can that possibly
be topped? Try a trip to Paris followed by a five-day riverboat trip through
the Provence region of France.
This roving reporter, in looking for a challenge, took on the New York
Five-Boro Bike Ride. The 42-mile ride covered Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens,
Brooklyn and Staten Island, all route roads being closed to traffic. My
bike tour, however, became a 65-plus-mile, muscle-aching, please-God-get-me-back-to-my-car,
heat-exhausting ride. Fun? you ask. Yes! The New York ride did not deter
me. Months later I signed up for the New Jersey Twin Lights ride held
in the Atlantic Highlands-Rumson area. This ride was a bit more risky.
Traffic was not diverted, so we rode with it cautiously. Choosing the
50-mile ride over the 75- or 100-mile ride was a decidedly good choice.
This time I was a part of the finish line festivities.
A women's golf outing held at the Roselle Country Club brought a
surprise reunion to several Panzer College graduates. Club members Kay
Stevens Turner '41 and Pat Grady Hatfield '56 chatted
with guest player Lois Madden Kelly '56 at the banquet following
the day's outing. The theme of the day was "I've Been Framed"
and all the golfers were dressed in black and white. The game played was
Scramble; for the non-golfers that means best ball of the foursome is
scored. Great weather, fun people and many laughs made the day most successful.
Rosemary Lamb Groszman '57 took an exciting, first-ever cruise.
The trip covered the east coast north into Canada and, after a week, returned
to its New York port. Terrific, beautiful and outstanding were a few of
the adjectives describing her trip. "Skeeter's" tour calendar
also included a few days in Amish country with friends—a great way
to close out summer, especially knowing that now she will spend many days
watching her beloved Nets play basketball.
Doris Nielson Miller '57 was a co-coordinator for the 50th
year reunion of Morristown High School. After many months of preparation
for this special night, Doris was able to sit back and enjoy the fun.
The evening was attended by 152 celebrants, most of whom contacted Doris
by phone and mail with high accolades of her selfless job in making the
reunion a huge success. Well done!
Patricia Oplinus Steffich '58 and husband John '59,
Ringwood residents for 43 years, don't consider "slow down"
a part of their lifestyle. Pat is with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics
part time and John is retired from medical sales and sales management.
The couple enjoys golf and tennis, as well as biking and hiking. Trips
biking in Holland, hiking in Oregon and a tennis vacation in Quebec are
just of few of their many excursions. Pat and John are the proud parents
of three married daughters and the grandparents of seven.
In Memoriam
Agnes Hays Picciano '27
Richard J. Fischer '51
Peter Marucci '54
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