The school, now known as Wellington C. Mepham High School, began in 1935 as a small, wooden, six-room building on Bedford Avenue in Bellmore. Long Beach High School 1958 graduate Larry Brown was captain of the basketball team, chairman of Big Brothers and co-chairman of the welcoming committee. Zweibel graduated from George W. Hewlett High School in 1968. Kate McKinnon graduated from North Shore High School in 2002. Class of 1971 is planning a '50th' Reunion on August 27th. In 2004, he released the album "Instant Pleasure" which won an L.A. Music award for Best Pop Album. The late Ed Lauter (1938-2013) was a character actor who appeared in several TV shows and dozens of Hollywood films, including "The Artist" (2011), "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" (2006), "Seabiscuit" (2003), "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995), "The Rocketeer" (1991) and "French Connection II" (1975). Lenny Bruce attended Wellington C. Mepham High School from 1940-1942, but left to volunteer for . Register for FREE today to view the profiles of 11,263 other alumni. Susan Sullivan, a Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated actress, graduated in 1960 from Freeport High School. Grammy Award-winning record producer Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin is best known for his efforts as co-founder of Def Jam Records, the company that gave rise to the Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Public Enemy and LL Cool J, but has also worked with such iconic musicians as Metallica, Lady Gaga, Red Hot Chili Peppers, AC/DC, Johnny Cash and Eminem, among others -- but first he graduated from Long Beach High School in 1981. Momah is the tight end for the Arizona Cardinals. Yurman has come a long way from selling sculptures in Great Neck South High School's cafeteria. Eddie Murphy graduated from Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School in 1979. Jimmy graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in 1977, where he studied with the noted pianist, Constance Keene. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. Sal Valentinetti showed off his soulful voice and big personality in the 11th season of "America's Got Talent." Dr. Ned Witkin had vision even as a senior at Great Neck South High School in 1974. She is a Tony Award winner for her role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical "Wicked." Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! Green was drafted in 2009 to be the shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, guard for the San Antonio Spurs and is now playing for the Toronto Raptors. Martling is known in the comedy world as "The Joke Man. Credit: Getty Images for Turner/Kevin Winter. Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Michael Trusnovec graduated from Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts in 1992. His other musical scores include "The Thing About Men," a children's musical, "The Velveteen Rabbit," individual songs to two other Off Broadway revues, "My Name is Alice" and "Pets!," and the theme music for the weekly PBS TV show, "Theater Talk.". Allie Long, who graduated from Northport High School in 2005, made the U.S. women's soccer team for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Lenny Bruce attended Wellington C. Mepham High School from 1940-1942, but left to volunteer for the U.S. Navy before graduating. Richard Gelfond graduated from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School in 1973. Dr. Mirrer has written numerous articles, presented scholarly papers at conferences and has published several books. Thomas J. Kelly (Class of 1946): Father of the Lunar Module, Roone Arledge (Class of 1948): Creator of ABCs Wide World of Sports, Fred Travalena (Class of 1960): Impressionist/Singer, Amos Zereoue: (Class of 1996) NFL Football Player, Elliott (Storm) Field (Class of 1966): TV meteorologist, Copyright W.C. Mepham High School Alumni Association | 2401 Camp Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710, Hi, See the announcement below regarding our new Principal. Astronaut Michael Massimino graduated in 1980 from H. Frank Carey Junior-Senior High School. Crystal Dunn was a member of the U.S. women's soccer team for the 2016 Summer Olympics, and was also a part of the U.S. national team that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup. It will take your effort in leaving messages and starting discussions with your friends to make it work. In 1954, Al Oerter graduated from Sewanhaka High School. You can also read previous issues of Scuttlebuttdating back to (2013). Memories What are your fondest memories of Mepham High(or worst ones.). and was the city's first Public Advocate. Ushkowitz is best know for her role in "Glee. Just tell us a little about yourself. He was won 26 Emmy Awards. It will take your effort in leaving messages and starting discussions with your friends to make it work. His company produces various jewelry and watch collections for men and women, as well as his own signature fragrance and eyewear collection. Sweeney, best known for his portrayals of baseball legend "Shoeless" Joe Jackson in "Eight Men Out" and hockey player turned figure skater Doug Dorsey in "The Cutting Edge," graduated from Shoreham-Wading River High School in 1979. Portman has stared in various movies (and won an Academy Award for her role in "The Black Swan") which have gained her international fame including a "Star Wars" trilogy and "Thor.". He graduated from Manhasset Secondary School in 1962. Weitzman is best known for being the designer of his self-named shoe collection. Copyright 2023 Newsday. Michael McKean attended North Shore High School and graduated with the class of 1965. Wellington C. Mepham High School McMillan-Small Funeral Home and Crematory Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Marilyn Wolfe Marilyn Wolfe's passing on Monday, March 6, 2023 has. Hall of Fame - ALUMNI - St. Anthony High School Quarterdeck | W. C. Mepham Alumni Association She has also starred in the a variety of movies including "Moms' Night Out. Falco won Emmys for her role as Carmela in "The Sopranos" and she then moved on to have her own Showtime series, "Nurse Jackie.". Mepham High School: Class of 1978 Reunion (31th) All Mepham/Calhoun/Kennedy Alumni Annual Picnic. On Sept. 8, 1937, Mepham High School opened in its current location on Camp Avenue in North Bellmore and served 741 enrolled students. He was a professor of education and law at several universities in Michigan, the Director of Law and Legislation for the Michigan Department of Education, a member of the Michigan State BOE, Executive Secretary to the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, and a candidate for U.S. Congress. Actor Chris Messina, a graduate from Northport High School in 1992, has appeared in several films including "Argo" and "You Got Mail" as well as TV shows including "The Newsroom," "Six Feet Under" and "Law & Order.". SchoolDigger Rank: 153rd of 1,190 New York High Schools. Jane Monheit graduated from Connetquot High School in 1995. As of the 2018-19 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,241 . Gerry Cooney graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1974. He is a recipient of the United Jewish Association Federation of New York's annual Music Visionary of the Year Award. The fact that you did this in a noncommercial manner in a world where everything has a price tag . Comedian and actor Paul Scheer has appeared in several films (including "Daddy's Home," "Meet Dave" and "School for Scoundrels") and TV shows (such as "Fresh Off the Boat," "Whitney," "Bob's Burgers" and "NTSF:SD:SUV::"). Louis Uccellini graduated with the class of 1966 from Bethpage High School. Jeff Wilpon, owner of the New York Mets, graduated from Roslyn High School in 1980. RSVP to your 1978 class reunion or schedule one with your fellow alumni. Classreport.org provided free website for the Class of 1977 from W. C. Mepham High School for the members and guests of this class to stay informed of reunion events and . Class of 1943. In 1994, she became the U.S. deputy attorney general under Janet Reno. What is your school's vision/mission statement? 1. The purpose of the official Web site of the Great Neck Public Schools is to disseminate information about the educational programs, services, and activities of our district, and promote the accomplishments of our schools, students, and staff to the local and global educational community. His latest book, Comic Wars, is the story of the Marvel Comics bankruptcy. ", Idina Menzel graduated in 1989 from Syosset High School and made her Broadway debut in "Rent." After graduating from Boston College in 2012, Momah had several opportunities in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions. State Association: New York State Public High School Athletic Association. John Reiner graduated Smithtown High School in 1974. Welcome! If you want to have a reunion contact your class representative who is listed at http://www.mepham.org/classrep.html. Anne D. Shybunko-Moore is an alum of The Stony Brook School, graduating with the class of 1989. Before Bob Iger embarked on a career that led to his becoming chairman and chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company, he graduated from Oceanside High School in 1969. Thriller novelist Nelson DeMille graduated from Elmont Memorial High School in 1962 and has set several of his books in Long Island, including "The Gold Coast" and "Plum Island.". He has seven children, including three from a previous marriage. Mepham High School: Class of 1978 - Classmates