Classmate Profiles

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Instructions To Add Your Profile

 

1) Enter information into all the fields below and then click the Register button. Be sure to write down your Password so you can come back later and edit your profile.

2) A new form will allow you to enter information about your time at Senn.  

3) Enter information related to the questions asked if you can - but PLEASE include a little about yourself in the Life Since Senn question. 

4) Please do NOT enter your own pictures - I will enter photos AFTER you create your profile.  See instructions below for pictures.

 

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Mike Lyons

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: sports broadcasting
Comment: I have really enjoyed reading the profiles of my classmates and teammates, and I am thrilled to be coming home to see my family, friends and the class of '60.

I am also thrilled that the Cubs happen to be playing the White Sox the same weekend,
Grammar (feeder) School: Hayt
Division Teacher: I need some help to remember
No. of Grandchildren: 1
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: "To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of the arts"
My Life Since Senn ...: I met my wife, Hillary (Holly) Kosbie (Evanston H.S.) while I was an undergraduate at Southern Illinois University. I majored in communications and I have worked for the past 40+ years in sports broadcasting. For many years, I was a radio and television sports anchor and reporter and play-by-play announcer. I am still working at a sports radio station in the Providence, RI and Boston, MA areas in sports marketing and community relations.

We have 3 children; Michelle (38), Mickey (35), and Kelly (33). Michelle lives nearby in Massachusetts, Mickey in Rhode Island and Kelly in Bethlehem, PA. Michelle is married and gave birth to our first grandchild, Caimin Lyons Carney in August of '09.

What an unbelievable feeling!

I still participate in sports, including softball on a 65+ softball team. Thirty years ago, I used to write and produce stories for television about senior athletes. Today I am one of them and I currently serve as the Director and the Games Commissioner for the Ocean State Senior Olympics, a multi sport event for men and women 50 plus. Many of them are amazing individuals that serve as my inspiration.

Harold-Hal Malen

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: IT Consultant - retired 9/30/11
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Antoine
No. of Grandchildren: 0 - One Grand Dog
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Every day is a good one
My Life Since Senn ...: hmalen@aol.com.
BSC Mktg DePaul U 60-65. Baseball Team, Sports Editor Student Newspaper, Pres of Jewish Frat, Ch 32 covering DePaul and Loyola Basketball games. SS60 Theatre group with ex-Senn thespians 60-61.
Rush Street 65-67. Married 68-71 to Mary Beth Dever-no kids. Singles complex in Schaumburg and PT Bartender at Durty Nellies Palatine 71-73. Married to Julie Cohn 1973-Present. Julie is from Bhm, AL. She attended U of Michigan 66-70, U of Chicago Masters in Social Work 70-72. Worked at Glencoe South School for 20 years, retired 6/12. I did Second City Workshop under Del Close with Judy Tenuta, Bernadette Birkett and others 75-76. MBA Roosevelt U. 76-79 Bus Admin. Living in HP Ravinia area since 76, same house, multiple enhancements. Son Rob(41)prosecutor McHenry Cty 2007-10, prosecutor in Denver 2010-13. Now in private practice. U of IL 99-03, John Marshall Law School 04-07. Sailboat Captain at Belmont Harbor for Chicago Sailing for 10 years, Trip leader for Birthright Israel. Married 2012 to Allison Hollander. Son Greg(3y)Natl Merit Scholar, Soccer Team HPHS, Wesleyan U in CT 2003-07 Math/Theatre major, Rice award outstanding Math student. 2008-09 NYU grad school and tutoring HS students in Math, lighting designer for off Broadway shows. 2016 PHD Math Ohio State U. Brown U 2016, Duke U teaching Math 2017-20, Union College NY 2020-22. I had Open Heart Surgery 2003. Artificial aortic valve and pacemaker. Worked in IT Mgt/Consulting for last 46 years at Allstate, CNA, AC Nielsen, Boise Cascade, Capgemini, etc. Retired 9/30/11. Taking classes at OLLI Northwestern U. Winters in Bonita Beach, FL. Life is great!!!!

Myron Markovitz

Then Then
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
My Life Since Senn ...: My wife and I have been living in Long Grove for the last 25 years We both enjoy nature and landscaping. We have raised many Labrador Retrievers and our current dogs are Jack and Joe. We also enjoy international travel particularly to France and Italy.

Since leaving Senn I have continued my love of music by playing drums in several community bands in Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights. I also have played in Jazz bands and continued my musical studies at Elmhurst College.

After leaving the University of Illinois in Champaign my career path led me to financial sales. I spent many years as an officer at GE Capital and I am currently Senior Vice President at MB Financial Bank.

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the reunion because of a previously scheduled trip to Europe.

It is amazing that in the last 50 years I have only seen a handful of my former Senn classmates. I would appreciate hearing from you in the future. I hope you all have a wonderful reunion.

Carole Marshall (Russi)

Then Then
Children: 2
Occupation: retired
Grammar (feeder) School: headley/clinton
No. of Grandchildren: 5
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Treat everyone with respect and you will always be respected.
My Life Since Senn ...: Married to Hugh in 1962. Debbie was born in 1964. Divorced in 1971. Married to Art in 1974 and Chris was born in 1976. After 36 years of marriage Art passed away. Four years ago married my high school sweetheart Roy. I worked at Northern Trust Bank in Lake Forest and retired in 2003. I now work at the Jewel part time in the bakery. My hobbies are Quilting, crocheting, sewing, making raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, travel and playing cards.

Caryl McCaulou (Fox)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Widowed
Children: 2
Occupation: office,etc..at a kennel
Comment: can't wait--am very excited to get reaquainted.
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Mrs.Collins
No. of Grandchildren: 3
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: life gets better when we finally grow up.
My Life Since Senn ...: probably like most. can talk more about it at the reunion.

Linda Medeen (Johnson)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Calligrapher/artist
Grammar (feeder) School: Pierce
Division Teacher: Mrs. Levine
No. of Grandchildren: All our children are four legged with no hopes of grandchildren
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: When we have the time we don't have the money and when we have the money we don't have the time.
My Life Since Senn ...: After graduation went to IBM Key punch school-hated it. Married age 20 and spent 9 months with my soldier husband in New Jersey. Divorced after 7 years, remarried and was widowed after 3 years. Met next husband and that lasted almost 12 years. Got sick of tall, dark and rotten men and found a wonderful guy, short, sweet and balding. Married almost 19 years.

Had so many different and interesting jobs but kept moving on to find more challenges. We joke that the only job I haven't had is that of plumber. For the past 19 years have been a calligrapher and artist. My husband and I have been fortunate to travel and take our business with us to various art and craft shows. We currently have the calligraphy shop at the Renaissance Faire for the past 11 years.

Susan Meisel (Leavitt)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: CA
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: teacher/writer/artist
Comment:

Senn...50+ years ago! Joyful memories make me sentimental for those days!



Warm regards,

Susan
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Mrs. Antoine
No. of Grandchildren: None - yet
My Life Since Senn ...: When I traveled to California after graduation from Lake Forest College, I never expected to move here. Although I often miss Chicago, I still love living in Los Angeles.

I obtained several degrees/credentials after my B.A. and taught elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District for many years. I married twice, divorced once--the second marriage (for 30 years now) to a terrific husband, Bill. We have two great children: a son (28, engaged) and I have a stepson (41, married). My husband and sons are all in the computer science fields.

As an AV coordinator/producer (remember filmstrips?) and writer/editor, I've worked for educational publishers, plus wrote and published a book about my late brother Sam. After holding a few local art exhibits and studying design, I had the privilege of working with a team of architects/interior designers during the design phase for the UCLA Hospital. "Multi-careers" (including wife, mom and stepmom) continue now as a substitute teacher (similar to being a retired teacher) and editor for Bill's newsletter.

Congratulations on celebrating this 50th Senn reunion of so many outstanding people! Thanks to all who organized it.

Arlene Mendell (Resnick)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Comment:
Grammar (feeder) School: Stone
Division Teacher: Mrs. Anne Levine
No. of Grandchildren: 1
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Rethink aging and always have a sense of humor!
My Life Since Senn ...: Went to University of Illinois for one year. Came back and went to Cook County School of Medicine to become a Lab Tech. Worked at Bethesda Hospital for 3 yrs. Got married in 1964 and have been married to the same wonderful man for 46 years. We had 2 children, a daughter Suzette (44 years) and our son Ross, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. We then moved to Florida (Ft. Lauderdale area) 32 years ago to help our son live a better life, out of the cold. He passed away in 1982 at 14 years. My husband, Sherwin, and I became very active in a support group for parents who had children that died, called "Compassionate Friends." We were group leaders for 5 years. I am still active in the Florida Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I have personally raised over $100,000 by running marathons, 1/2 marathons, 10K's and 5K's. I now work part-time in a specialty running store, play tennis, do yoga, run, travel and play with my grandson, Dylan Ross, age 7. Looking forward to the reunion and catching up with old classmates. Thank you to the Senn Committee for putting together a great website and weekend.

eva menger

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: OR
Marital status: Widowed
Children: 2
Occupation: Chemist
Grammar (feeder) School: Helen c. Peirce
Division Teacher: Garo
No. of Grandchildren: 4, ages 1 month, 3, 3, and 5 years
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Everything in moderation - and this includes moderation.
My Life Since Senn ...: I went to college and grad school in chemistry. Taught at university and researched in industry. Married and had two daughters (one a veterinarian, the other a pubished author.) I traveled a lot both for fun and in my work. I am widowed and retired now, and as busy as ever.

Victor Meskin

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: FL
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Comment:  
Grammar (feeder) School: Clinton
No. of Grandchildren: 4
My Life Since Senn ...: University of Illinois, Roosevelt University

Chicago Tribune - Advertising/Sales

Merrill Lynch and A.G. Becker - Stockbroker

Chicago Board Options Exchange

Married, two kids, four grandchildren

Enjoying life in Highland Park , Lake Geneva and Naples, Florida, waiting for visits from my grandchildren.