Bill Evans
From the Class of '56 Photograph contributed by Robert Kafes
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Hi, Michael: Time for another update from the class of '56. I am lovin' this website!! You are doing a terrific job! Thanks to you I have been in touch with Robert Kafes, Steve Wallis and Faith Jamison. And I am looking forward to hearing from others. Sandy Parry, Joe Massaro, Sally, Carla, Beverly.

Come on people you know who you are. I think the class of '56 will amaze you with their collective memory once we dig out those old photographs, blow off the dust and learn how to use our, whatchamacallits. Uhhh, computers, scanners etc. I'm including some pictures of the self so people won't think I was stuck in a time warp and didn't age. Also the telephone number in case the computer don't do it's thing. 215-345-1588 or billevans1942@aol.com. The first picture is on honeymoon in New England while on leave from Navy. 2nd picture is post Navy in the '70's and the last is the most recent of me and my wife, Stella. Hope there's room for more pics. Thanks, Michael.

Yours truly,
Bill Evans

I'm sorry but my aunt passed away several years ago, leaving behind a 16 year old daughter. Her death was very sudden. She was employed by Ford Motor Company in Lansdale at the time & worked part time w/ me at Re/Max.

She was the youngest of four - Katherine Bandaian Nedzwecky,my mom (now in Artman Lutheran Nursing Home), another sister K.Ann Bandaian(Lansdale) & John Bandaian(getting married next week & living in Skippack) (they also went to Jenks) and all survive Arshy.

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news

Linda (Nedzwecky) Fuchs (class of '64)

I remember the Massaro's very well! Joe and I were close friends for the four years I attended J S Jenks. I lived at 8117 Germantown Av. and The Massaro's lived directly behind us on Devon St.

I recall Joe's father, Ceasar, was quite an outdoorsman. He had a pet crow named "Caca" (sp) named by his mother who lived next door. (If you speak Italian you can translate the name). I recall when Mr Massaro was successful in his annual deer hunt the trophy would hang outside (till frost??) for everyone to see. I remember "Barney" the Massaro's old dog. Wheww!! What did he eat???

Does anyone remember Miss Kern? Was she the most beautiful young teacher..EVER? She must be in her 70's by now but in my memory she is still 21 and fresh from college.

Does anybody remember "The Gumps" on Ardleigh St? I think that hangout was the inspiration for "Happy Days" The jukebox, hamburgers and milkshakes. How about 25 cent sundaes at the Willow Grove Av Pharmacy? Three scoops of Breyers ice cream, marshmallow, vanilla syrup, whipped cream (real) and a cherry on top. Man, that's heaven!

A few more names come to mind- Sandy Jenkins, Dominick Nuccero, Paul Wassum (sp), Faith Jamison, Beverly Price, Robert Kafis (sp), an aspiring actor, I remember him in a production at the Stagecrafters in the 50"s.

Thanks for the memories. Holy mackerel, Am I really this old?

Thanks, Michael for the opportunity to travel back to "the Avenue"
        Bill Evans

I regret to inform you that Arshy has passed away. I have the pleasure of seeing her sister, Ann, occassionally and we reminice about the old days. And they were the "good old days."

Likewise, Ronnie Catrombone has left us. He worked for the U S Postal Service in Chalfont, Bucks County until his passing.

And while I'm bearing bad news I might as well mention that my friend, Frank Casper has also passed. He and I retired from PECo about eleven years ago and died shortly after.

If anyone out there knows Joe Massarro or "Pinky" Tiffin, please tell them I said "Hi". Also Steve Wallace, Carla Heintz and Sally Rigor (sp)

Bill Evans (1956)

I seem to recall a song that was taught in morning auditorium and the words were composed by an alumni. The melody was a classic tune (I recall it but I can't convey it). See if anyone remembers these lyrics.: Up in old Chestnut Hill

There is peace and good will In a school that is dear to our hearts. J. S. Jenks in our dreams You'll be with us it seems Through ideas and ideals You impart etc, etc. I don't recall the rest.

    I attended Jenks from 1953 to 1956 and remember teachers: Ms Wholey, Miss Kern, Ms. Findlay and Ms Turney (especially Miss Kern) Do these names ring a bell? Bill Evans