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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Carole Underwood (Langer)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: FL
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Retired school teacher
Comment:  
Grammar (feeder) School: Goudy
No. of Grandchildren: 2
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Enjoy life - you only have one shot at it.
My Life Since Senn ...: I left Senn and went to U of I in Urbana/Champaign. It was a great learning experience both academically and socially. I met my husband Jim and after graduation we stayed on campus for him to complete grad school while I taught elementary school. His career has taken us to many different areas. We have lived in Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida. For a girl who never left Chicago until college, this was very exciting.

We have one daughter and two beautiful grandchildren that live in Alabama. After teaching for 20 years, my husband and I retired to Central Florida, near Orlando. The grandkids love it as we are 25 minutes from Disney.

I live in a retirement community and spend my leisure time volunteering and playing my two passions, tennis and bridge. I volunteer as a tutor at a local elementary school to help students who are struggling with reading and math. My husband and I volunteer at Give Kids The World Village, which is a nonprofit organization that provides families with children who have life threatening diseases a week of fun at the Orlando entertainment venues.

We love to travel. Once a year we take a big trip with my best friend from college and her husband. We have recently been to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. Last year we did Alaska. This year we will be traveling to Greece, Italy and Turkey. Our life is good and we have our health, and for this I am extremely grateful.

David Ungerleider

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Single
Occupation: Retired
Comment:  
Grammar (feeder) School: Clinton
Division Teacher: Mrs. Garo
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Shit! I shoulda had a V-8!
My Life Since Senn ...: After getting a degree in Psych from Roosevelt, I spent one year as a "suit" in the corporate world, which convinced me that I would never do that again. In 1967, I traveled awhile, lived on beaches and slept in my car, went to the East Coast and visited everyone who had ever invited me. 1967-70 - back in Chicago, got a job working for a juke box company on West Side.

My 15 minutes of fame occurred in 1972, when I bought Wise Fools Pub on Lincoln Avenue and turned it from a dead saloon into an internationally recognized blues and jazz club. I was fortunate to meet and become friends with many of my blues heroes. At the same time I was able to provide a venue for many upcoming local jazz musicians.

Since then, i have done many things - mostly in the beverage and food industries. After a stroke in 2003, I retired; now I'm living on social security and my laurels.

If you're interested, you can google Wise Fools Pub for more information. I'm not the priest and I'm not the stockbroker from New Jersey.

Alan Unikel

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Patent Attorney
Comment:  
Grammar (feeder) School: Hayt
Division Teacher: Garo
No. of Grandchildren: 2
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: People who have good luck are the ones most prepared for the opportunities we all get.
My Life Since Senn ...: My wife, Eva, and I reside in Hinsdale IL and are fortunate to have three children between us, and two wonderful (of course) grandchildren. We are now preparing for Eva's daughter's wedding and are very excited about that. I have been practicing law in Chicago since 1968, and I have tried over 100 cases and handled many appeals. I am still a partner in a large national law firm and I specialize in patent litigation. I am looking forward to seeing many of my friends and acquaintances from Senn days. Also, thanks to the Reunion Committee for all their hard work.

Barbara Unikel (Wolf)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Educator
Comment: Reconnecting with people who helped shape my life is such a gift.  I feel so fortunate to have grown up when and where I did.
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Mr Jacobson
No. of Grandchildren: 5
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Life is not a dress rehearsal.
My Life Since Senn ...: I graduated college with a degree in education and married Alan Unikel a week after graduation. We have two wonderful children. We divorced after 23 years and I married John Pacay and his 2 children several years later. We have been married for 20 years and have 5 grandchildren.

After spending a number of years as a stay-at-home mom, I returned to the classroom as a 5th grade teacher. Several years later, I went on to graduate school to get my Master's Degree and subsequently my Doctorate in school administration. I became a middle school assistant principal and then spent 8 years as a principal in Glencoe, IL. I left Glencoe to become an Assistant Superintendent in Northbrook, IL. When an early retirement incentive was offered by the state - I took it and retired at age 50. After 'retiring', I worked as a professor and program director at National Louis University and then went on to become the Vice-President of Education at Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier. After 'retiring', yet again, (I loved the retirement parties) from the Museum, I started my own business, providing geography based programs and products to schools, museums, etc. I sold the company last year. I currently work as a coach/mentor to new school administrators.

I love this stage of life and am blessed with an amazing husband, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, family, and friends. I just don't know where the years have gone!

Patricia Vile (Wittenberg)

Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Single again
Children: 3
Occupation: President, Volunteer Expeditions
Comment: Looking forward to seeing everyone
Grammar (feeder) School: Daniel Boone
Division Teacher: Mr. Jacobson
No. of Grandchildren: 7
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Every Day is Important
My Life Since Senn ...: Received my undergrad at the U of Michigan and taught art in a Kansas City Jr High. Returned to Chicago and substitute taught and started a family.
Returned to the U of I for a MA in Urban Policy-Health Care. The next 20 years were spent working in the insurance field--always volunteering for causes that I believe in.

I raised 3 wonderful children and now have 7 grandchildren I love with all my heart.

In 2007, I incorporated Volunteer Expeditions, a non profit, to help rebuild New Orleans. Volunteer Expeditions takes volunteers, ages 12 to 85 on trips to help rebuild the city, work with families, learn about the culture, eat amazing food and enjoy the wonderful music.

Since beginning the company, we have taken over 600 volunteers to New Orleans
I now offer a second opportunity to volunteer in the Navajo Nation
I love what I am doing and invite you to join us on a trip.

Warren Volchenboum

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: retired
Comment: The ride ain't over yet!   So looking forward to seeing you all again....
Grammar (feeder) School: Hibbard/Goudy
Division Teacher: Lucille Hubbard
No. of Grandchildren: Four (that I know of)
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Gnothe se auton (Grk): Know thyself.
My Life Since Senn ...: Yea, we have four kids, one of whom is adopted, but we can't remember who.

U of I, one year, when the Classics caught my heart (I was Mrs. Garo's worst Latin student, the worst, but, guess what? went on to teach the Classics for many years); Loyola Univ. BA, MA (Classics), then Univ of Iowa/Minn for Ph.D., Classics, yuk! Married to Debra Denberg for 43 yrs now, and, yes, I can recall a few of them. Marist HS, Chgo, Latin/Greek; the Harvard School in Hyde Park as its principal for seven years; then, exec. director of Opportunity, Inc. in Highland Park (workshop for 'handicapable' citizens) for 15 yrs; than exec. dir. for national fine arts foundation; then, exec. dir. of Highland Park Community Foundation; then retired to care for adopted son (deaf, behavior disorder) for 10 years (1:1), then back to teaching Latin (Notre Dame); whew... enuf already.

Retired now, loving our four grandkids in Hyde Park, where our eldest Sam is an MD/PhD in pediatric oncology; Miriam just rec'd her JD/MBA from Washington Univ/St. Louis, and Jay Jay, well, let's just say that he's retired, too (finance), and has the biggest heart. Can't wait to see ya'll and share!

Hara Von May (Isaacson)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: bed and breakfast owner
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Ashland
No. of Grandchildren: one
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: I don't think about the future or the past. I live in the PRESENT that's why it's called a gift.
My Life Since Senn ...: I LIVE IN THE SWISS ALPS IN A SMALL SKI VILLAGE CALLED LEYSIN, FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS MY SWISS HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN RUNNING A BED AND BREAKFAST. WE HAVE ONE SMALL GRANDCHILD AND TWO HUGE DOGS,ONE OF WHICH IS ALSO SWISS.

Shirley Walker (Hardman)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: SC
Marital status: Widowed
Children: 3
Occupation: Retired
Comment: Unfortunately, my parents were transferred to Atlanta in 1958.  I graduated from a great Georgia high school and college, but never forgot my years at Senn.



Thank you for allowing me to celebrate the 50th reunion with you.

 
Grammar (feeder) School: Graeme Stewart
Division Teacher: Hubbard
No. of Grandchildren: 7
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: I have enjoyed the second blooming that comes when you finish the life somewhat controlled by emotions; and suddenly find at the age of almost 70...that a whole new life has opened before you, filled with things you can think about, study or read about. It is as if a fresh sap of ideas and thoughts were rising in you. The best, truly is, yet to be.
My Life Since Senn ...: ....included education, marriage, rearing three daughters. When the last one went to kindergarten, I began teaching third through eighth grades.

During this time, my students and I were involved in writing two books, and giving back to the community with a yearly project. Half of my twenty-six years in education was spent as a Master Teacher, teaching/training student teachers.



My daughters are well educated...two were business majors and one is an aerospace engineer. They are now enjoying motherhood.



After my husband's death 6 years ago, I moved to SC to be nearer my daughters.



At present I am really enjoying my grandchildren, a bit of traveling(off to Europe in October), working with the local Medical Alliance (my husband was a Georgia physician, and my son-in-law is a local physician), volunteering in other areas, and serving on various boards.

Ilene Wallerstein (Schatz)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Israel Tour Operator
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Mrs. Ziegler
No. of Grandchildren: 3
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Faith and enthusiasm makes life worth living.
My Life Since Senn ...: Graduated Roosevelt University with a B.A. in primary education. In January 1964 married Gil Wallerstein, a 1960 graduate of Evanston High School. Taught in the Chicago Public Schools for two years. Our daughter Marla was born in 1966 and son David in 1969. From 1980 until 1988 I enjoyed teaching primary grades, secular studies at the Arie Crowne Hebrew Day School.

Life changed direction after celebrating the bat and bar mitzvah of our children in Israel. My love of Israel led me to become a businesswoman. In 1990 I founded Israel Discovery Tours specializing in family tours to Israel. Within a short time we became the largest bar-bat mitzvah tour from North America and later added departures just for adults. My company has received many honors from the Israeli government and Ministry of Tourism for excellence in service, innovation and support of Israel. I continue to work full time, however, in the winter I am fortunate to be based at my home in Boynton Beach, FL. Over the years, I have reconnected with many of you who have traveled with us. It is always fun to get a call from a fellow Senn alumni.

Our daughter graduated Washington University (St. Louis) BFA and received a MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Marla is a metalsmith jewelry designer. Our son received his BA from Brandeis University. In addition to managing my tour company, David is an entrepreneur - founder and partner in two other businesses. Our children live in the Chicago area and we are blessed with three fun, good hearted grandsons -Jonah (12) Gabriel (10) Ari (8).

Gil and I travel frequently and in recent years our lives have been enriched by vacationing with our grandsons.

A deep commitment to Israel, and my amazing Israeli staff and friends, will keep me working for the foreseeable future. I am blessed and grateful for a meaningful and fulfilling career and a loving family.

Sorry I will be unable to enjoy the reunion - I will be in Israel. Thanks to the committee and warmest regards to my classmates.

Larry Wankovsky

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Insurance Broker/Investment Advisor
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Miss Rose
No. of Grandchildren: 2
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Live for today and plan for tomorrow
My Life Since Senn ...: I graduated from Roosevelt University with a BSBA in Accounting. I worked for six years with the State of Illinois and then went into the insurance business. I had my own agency which I sold in 2006, but I'm still actively selling insurance.



I've been married twice. I got it right the second time-34 yrs with Michele. I have 3 boys 40, 38, & 25. I have 1 grandchild (boy) 8 yrs old. I still watch all the Chicago sport teams, stopped playing softball in 2007. I exercise three times a week. I like sports and music!! Also, I remain close to some classmates from Senn.