Alumni - The Miquon Years
Here's what some Miquon Upper School alumni are up to. Click on a name to send email. Click here to send us an update on how you're doing and where you are and we'll post it.
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Mona Molarsky: I'm a freelance writer and live in New York City. Almost 20 years ago, I married Frank Beck and we have a beautiful 16-year-old daughter named Marina. Over the years I've written about travel, the arts and culture for various newspapers and magazines. At the moment, I do a column for the Arts and Entertainment section of Examiner.com's New York website. (3/27/2009)
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Jane Fischer Broderson: 821 Hagysford Road, Narberth PA 19072. Phone: 610-637-2605 (4/2/2009)
Wendy Garfield: After leaving Miquon, I attended Bard College in New York, moved to California, founded and ran a video art and performance space in San Francisco for 10 years, then worked on political campaigns. Now I am a mom in Woodside, CA looking for schools for my kids. The older I get, the more I appreciate what Arnold and all the people did for us way back when. Phone: 650-851-1927 (1/12/2009)
Robin Herskowitz: I am living in Ashland, OR and married to Anthony Heald, the actor. Anthony has a long list of TV and movie credits, most recently as Scott Guber, Vice Principal on the series"Boston Public."
Molly Hudson: My name is now Molly Dutton. I ended up in Seattle the fall after graduation, did pottery, went to University of Washington, became a CPA. I live on Puget Sound with my husband,who's in the fish business, have a teenage daughter, and still make pots. Address: 15287 Gibralter Road Anacortes, WA 98221
Rasjad Lints (nee Kent Lints): I live in Vancouver, Washington with my wife Susannah of 29 years. Our son is 22 and in college. My life has taken many twists and turns (hence the name change). I'm a Pediatrician at Kaiser in the Portland area and love taking care of kids.
Jim Porter: I was a New York taxi driver, a Philadelphia theater manager, etc. My best time was as a travel photographer in the “Communist World.” Obviously, that ended. Now I live in Los Angeles (which I hate) with my wife and two teen kids. I dream of living the city life in Philadelphia rather than the automobile existence here. (3/23/2007)
Darcy M. Swope: I was in the FIRST class at the "Miquon Upper School" when it opened it's doors under the fabulous leadership of Arnold Greenberg! While I was at Miquon for only 9th and 10th grade, those were 2 of the best/happiest years of my long academic career. I am a teacher myself, of art to grades K-3 in an independent school in Northern Virginia, where I have been for 19 great years. I am also a practicing artist, thanks in part to my Miquon teachers, Bea McLaughlin and a Weaving instructor. GOOD memories!
Michael Unthank: I am alive and well. (12/9/2008)
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Hugh Brenner: I'm a Nurse Practioner in Psych, I still play drums. I am consistant. One thing I have different is a son studying film in Sweden. Address: 214 Edgemont Ave Ardmore, Pa 19003. (12/18/2006).
Lorraine (Douglas) Stuckey: Address: 907 Georgetown Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841 - Phone: 803 439 2205 (9/8/2008)
Todd Kessler: I'm the person responsible for Blue's Clues on Nickelodeon. Also just finished my first feature film "KEITH", which is out now on DVD etc and available for illegal download all over the internet! Still writing, creating stuff, trying new things. Have two great grown up kids who were much better students than I ever was. Living in LA for now... (8/10/2009)
Becky Lash: Thanks to Google, I'm back in touch with Miquon Upper/Crefeld. I'd love to hear more about how others are doing. After teaching third grade for thirteen years in a large public school here on the Cape, I'm now the aquarist at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium (at the National Marine Fisheries). It's great fun. I get to tend to a harbor seal, sea turtles, all kinds of fish and inverts, and at the end of the day I'm soaking wet and smell like dead squid. I've got a wonderful partner (Ellen), two step kids, two cats, two rabbits, and several reptiles and amphibians. Yup, life IS good. Address: PO Box 546 Woods Hole, MA 02543. Phone: 508-548-8294
David Turanski: Still living and working in the Philly area. Address: 546 Coldstream Drive, Berwyn, PA - Phone: 610.296.7151 (5/20/2007)
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David Baum: I am living in New Hampshire, happily married with two kids in college. I have written two books, gotten two doctorates (psychology and divinity) and am working as an organizational consultant. Some facilitation work has included conflict mediation in Belfast, Northern Ireland, President Clinton's Summit for America's Future and a nationally coordinated plan to abolish the death penalty in the United States. I am on the board of The MacDowell Art Colony (where Eileen Neff was in residency). (12/12/07)
Lisa Greenwald-Era: I am so happy to connect! I am a "recovering" attorney, retired after practicing for many years in public interest law (mostly working with neglected and abused kids in the Dependency division of Family Court in Philadelphia). I am happily married to a wonderful man (Robert), throwing pots, gardening and training our Italian greyhound to be a Therapy Dog. I think of Miquon Upper School so often. It was a magical place. (7/14/07)
Phyllis Kacher: I am now living in Maryland, on the eastern shore, with my husband and our beautiful daughter Rachel (19 months). I am a Special Education coordinator in Smyrna, DE. We spend our weekends sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. Life is good!! (7/15/2007)
Bobby King: Yo! Greetings to all! I'm still a terminal musician, I work in the music biz - performing, recording and songwriting. I married Ellen Britton in 1983 and we have 2 kids. Moved to Nashville, TN in 1991. I get up to Philly once or twice a year, call or write! Address: 557 Elaine Drive Nashville, TN 37211
Ellen Kohn (Goldberg): I was in the first full 4-year (9-12) graduating class. Arnold Greenberg was headmaster, and the teachers were awesome. I have so many wonderful memories of those four years. My years at Miquon were the foundation for an incredible life experience. I am married with 2 of the best kids in the world. I am involved in the Jewish community here in the Philly area. I would love to hear from my Miquon friends. Blessings, Ellen. Phone: 215-813-5182
Jo-Ann Mort: I would love to hear from other Miquon alumn-faculty and students. I have fond memories of Miquon, getting me started on my crime of writing and pursuing social justice. After more than a decade working in the trade union movement as director of communications for UNITE and ACTWU, I am now head of communications for the US foundation of the Soros' Network-Open Society Institute. I am doing freelance writing, primarily around Israel/Jewish issues-spend a lot of time active as an officer of Americans for Peace Now, and am completing a book with an Israeli co-author on the privatization of the kibbutzim, which Cornell Univ. Press is publishing. I also edited a book called Not Your Father's Union Movement: Inside the AFL-CIO, published a few years ago by Verso. Unfortunately, sad to say, I no longer write poetry, but still have the literary mag we published at Miquon...
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Jane A. Gordon: If interested in my work you can see my jewelry designs at www.JaneGordon.com. If you want to catch up personally, feel free to call or text to 212-688-8600 or write me at Jane@JaneGordon.com. Love to hear from you. (3/18/2008)
Lisa Marcus: I live in Canada, outside of Toronto, with my boyfriend and our five cats. I have my own pottery studio/business and teach classes (thanks to Ben McLaughlin). Please feel free to contact me. Phone: 519-742-3664
Terri (Sumoski) Maurer-Carter: I am a member of the Women's International League for Peace & Freedom; the mother of one son, Trevor; and still read as avidly (and constantly) as when I attended Miquon Upper School.
Dody Melnicoff: I would love to hear from anyone who wants to remember the good times.
Cyndie Rosenkrantz: Address: 26 Penarth Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
Phone: 610-664-8990
Jack C. Treatman: Long Live Miquon! Address: 526 Manning Walk Phila., Pa 19106. Phone: 215-923-5174.
Andrew W. Wallace: Address: 175 Route 38, Moorestown NJ 08057. Phone: 856-439-1600 (12/16/2008)
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Ray Berger: I started at The Evergreen State College immediately after MUS graduation, where I started working setting up a local food co-op (still going strong over 25 years later!!!) and broadcast environmental news (and rock 'n' roll) on the local college radio station, KAOS 89.3 FM, and boosted their signal from 250 watts to 1500 watts (now up to 4500 watts). I am married to a wonderful woman, Shana, and have 4 daugters, ages 27, 23, 15, and 9. She works as a case manager doing social work for mentaly ill chemically addicted victims of domestic violence, teenage girls in danger of totally dropping out of society, and also a"fertility options" counselor for infertile couples trying to conceive. I have been an airport security screener since it went federal over 2 years ago. Phone: 360-915-7721. (3/7/2007)
Joe Coleman: 4 Monarch Bay Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 (4/25/2009)
Larry Cravetz: I am recently reconciled with my wife of 28 years (or so) and live not far from where I grew up in Norristown, where I do not work, as I have had MS for about 25 years,and get very fatigued if I even attempt to work for 8 hours straight. Would love to hear from old friends and schoolmates anytime! 3209 Kennedy Road, Norristown, PA 19403 Phone: 610-584-4764 (4/20/09)
Carol Friedman: Hi Crefeld School, attending Miquon Upper School in the 70's was an incredible experience for me. I studied pottery with "Bea" who taught pottery and puppetry. Inspired by her whimsical style and the vast possibilities clay had to offer I immediately found my gift. Since then I have diligently and passionally studied ceramics with many of the masters of our time and have gone on to teach and inspire others. (7/7/2007)
Ingrid Gold: I've been in Arizona since 1977. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, currently working with an undocumented immigrant population mostly from Mexico at a Federally Funded Community Health Center. Most of my patients are monolingual Spanish speaking (thank you Elaine Petrov!) I had a private homebirth practice for 17 years, and for the last 10 have worked in hospital based practices. My 3 kids were born at home, 2 waterbirths. I'd love to hear from you! Address: 5624 East Hillery Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85224. Phone: 480-232-7538 (3/15/2008)
Andrea Korff: Since leaving Crefeld, and Temple, where I majored in film, I have been working in broadcast TV as a videographer. I have traveled a lot, and won several awards including several Emmy awards for my photography. In addition I have been showing my still photography at various reputable venues, after an inauspicious run at friend and fellow alum David Salkin's (class of 1979) ultra chic Millennium Coffee. I have been working at KYW TV for 19 years, and live in the Art Museum area. I am also producing documentary films on video on a freelance basis. Send me an e-mail if you have anything you want documented. Hope everyone is well.
Monica (Moore) Boyer: After MUS, I graduated from college in Brooklyn, NY and lived there about 13 years before moving back to Philly. I now live in Glenside (Laverock section) and am married. My husband was in a band that played at an MUS prom ... little did I know we'd get together a million years later. I have a son 11 yrs and daughter almost 9 yrs. (7/18/08)
James Wagman: Somehow through the internet I found Miquon again. Miquon has always been a big part of my life in so many ways. I live in New York City with my wife and 2 children and have my own architectural practice that started in Miquon Lower School on "Cape Arnold". That year really defined who I am today and I am very grateful. (2/15/2008)
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Donna Brotman Weaver: After graduating Miquon, I went to Hampshire College and then lived in NYC for 5 years working as a lab technician. I then went to medical school and I now practice and teach family medicine in Galveston, Texas. My husband and 2 kids recently visited alums Andi Korff, David Salkin and Jan Brotman (my sister).
Samuel Gordon: Happy father, husband and architect. Followed my dreams out of Miquon. Now designing homes in Phila. and L.B.I. Have a look: SGA Homes (5/15/2008)
Robin Henry:Now, Robin Upshur. If you ever want to reminisce, shoot the breeze, chat, just give me a call. I would really like to hear from you. Peace. 1265 Oldfield Rd., Decatur, GA 30030, 404-377-9932 (7/10/2010)
Karen Hobin: I got remarried last summer (in 2006) to a wonderful man after ten years on my own. I try to be a good mother, wife, sister, friend and lawyer. My husband and I have four children ranging in age from 18 down to 10. As I look for high schools for my daughter to attend next year, I wish there was another Miquon out here in Arizona. Although I was only there for a year and a half it was an amazing education and experience. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to attend. By the way, my mom, Sally, also lives with us (she used to work in the front office-for those who remember her). I know that she sends her best wishes to all the alum as well and so does my younger brother Kevin who is also out here in Arizona. Take care all! (1/16/2007)
Lois Moses: PO Box 5121, 1050 Airport Road, West Chester, PA 19380-9998 (4/9/2009)
Lee S. Kirchner: I have been married for 21 years to Hope Feigenbaum and have a son who is a senior at Lower Merion High who will be attending Penn State University Park in September. Our daughter is a freshman at Lower Merion. Miquon was the best and helped me with the success that I have today - a great position in sales, wonderful friends, and a terrific family. (4/6/2007)
Kate Renner Pourshariati: My time since Miquon followed a path from art school to film school to sound work on films to radio work,and at the moment I have an out of print book shop on the net, but my three main obsessions are 1.) my 9 year old girl Minou, 2.) India 3.) the Pine Barrens. Miquon was by far the best education I have had and I will never forget the loving dedication and respect that were so freely proferred to us all.
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Heidi Birkenbach Lacis currently lives in Cooran, Queensland Australia. (3/29/2009)
Claude Gabriel: I moved to California a few years ago and I work in Silicon Valley as a Database Administrator at a pharmaceutical company where I met my wife Natasha. We had a baby girl in 2002. I still paint portraits and landscapes. Life is good now for me and my family. Miquon gave me both a academic boost to the brain, and an intense multicultural experience. Address: 667 33rd Ave Apt 5 San Francisco, CA. Phone: 650-564-7104.
Mark Hartsfield: Still live and work in the Phila. Drop me an e-mail or phone call love to chat. Address: 430 W Ellet St Phila., PA 19119. Phone: 215-844-4105
Valerie Kind-Rubin: My husband Andy and I have lived in Doylestown for about 20 years and have raised/raising 4 daughters ages 13-23. We are both in the mental health field. Andy is the clincal director of a large community mental health facility in Delaware County and I work privately as a Parenting Consultant/ Behavior Specialist and love what I do. It was so special to recently help a client of mine discover and gain admission to Crefeld believing that this was a place that could provide a turning point in his life in much the same way Miquon did for me. I look back very favorably on those years and feel fortunate to have been at a place that helped me experience the joy in a good education. (3/17/2008)
Tammie Zeig : My life is great and I am very happy. I would love to hear from any of my old schoolmates or teachers. Love, Tam
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Mathew Bram Forstater: I live in Kansas City, great town, visit Philly a couple times a year. I teach college out here (economics and Black Studies), still into poetry and music; married (Gail) for 16 years, two sons, Harris Miles (15) and Raymond Maurice (9). I think about Miquon/Crefeld often, many of my core values were formed there, miss my teachers and classmates. Still try to keep it real. Address: Mathew Forstater, Economics Haag 211 UMKC, Kansas City, MO 64110. Phone: 913-485-4649. (1/9/2007)
Lynn Hodgson: I am currently living in Humboldt County, CA, with my eighteen year old daughter. I work in the home healthcare field (for money) and also volunteer with David Cobb's Democracy Unlimited and with our local Food Not Bombs. 2419 Spring Street, Eureka, CA 95501 (7/17/2007)
David McCullough: Since “Quon” I've had a career as a chef/restaurant manager until the web came out. Now I work in the eLearning field building web based training for everyone from corporate execs to rocket scientists. Along with the coding I get to do design, video, animation and (gasp) military game simulations. I love my job! In addition, I am starting my own import business, mainly Asian, Indian, and African art/antiques. I live in Cape Canaveral, FL on the beach and love it, hurricanes and all. I am divorced with 3 girls all born in the 90’s and a son who was born in 1981. I still do my artwork but now my canvas is digital – www.dwmccullough.com. I am still in touch with quite a few Miquon alumni but would love to hear from more. Address: 505 Fillmore Ave. #8- Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (9/22/08)
Lisa Roseman: I am so glad I found me. Not knowing where I was could have become a liability.
David Salkin: Started several businesses after leaving the legal profession, all up and running in one form or another. The latest are an antiques import business, bringing over furniture and smalls sourced in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, and an antiques show production company. Address: 3 Lehman Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144. Phone: 215-848-9997.
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Rachel Abroms: 1019 South Crescent Heights Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 323-394-6222 website: www.rachelabromsstudio (4/25/2009)
Mike Coble: New address: 245 East 72nd, Suite 1-F, New York NY 10021."Is there anybody out there?" (3/7/2007)
Eric Disque: After graduation, I joined the US Army, serving 8 years. I married and settled in California where I started my own business, Elite Fire Systems. I am looking forward to contacting old friends. (12/27/2008)
Daniel Goldman: I currently live in Bremen, Germany. (3/29/2009)
David Schpok: My head's still in the attic with my feet in the basement. Married to Linda for 18 years with 3 (gasp) kids - 15, 14, and 8 - (queens over kings for a full house). I've been in the design and graphic communications field for better than 20 years and have my own company to continue the practice. Still seeking enlightenment thought this time by natural means. Love to hear from anyone about anything. Best and thanks for all the good 'quon did for me. Address: 12 Clifton Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109. (1/22/2007)
Kendra Schpok: Hey all - living in CO. I'm an art therapist and artist, just bought a house for the first time and got married for the second. no kids or pets, but i have two great plants... Harold Ficus and Ophelia Oxalis. I work in a local psyche hospital, starting a private practice and also am involved with running a Community Art Studio for teens and other socially estranged folks. Drop me an email!
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Melissa Bricklin: I am living in Florida with my rocket scientist husband(really)and our four young children. I would love to hear from you and catch up on lost time.
Jenny Kanevsky: I lived in Italy after college and moved to Seattle in 1991. I've been married for six years and have a two-year-old son, an my debut novel was be published in 2004. I'd love to hear from former classmates! Phone: 206-938-7959
Ken Levitan (7/31/07)
Roger Loewenstein Address: 1141 Grovania Avenue Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 215-740-7465 (9/4/2008)
Rob Powlen: I currently live in the Art Museum area in Philadelphia with my 2 Shetland Sheepdogs. I'm a math teacher and basketball coach at Paul Robeson High School in West Philadelphia. The Miquon/Crefeld years will always be special to me. (3/18/2008)
Joel Skyzer - aka - Joel Smolinsky: Address: 126 Shewell Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901. Phone: 215 348-3239
Brian C. Smith: I graduated Miquon in June of 1982, then attended Penn State University and quite frankly, I wasn't ready. Eventually, I enlisted into the USAF. I am married with 6 kids, 2 dogs, and a cat. I am still going strong on the basketball court and the chess board. I just finished 9th in an all services Chess Tournament, representing my base, Lackland AFB. I just got promoted to MSgt and will soon put on another stripe. This means that I’ll serve for almost 3 more years (26 yrs total). I’m working on getting an assignment out of San Antonio TX. Right now, Georgia is looking good. (7/22/08)
Ralph Stamler: "That's a Shaggy Dog"!!!! I graduated in "82", I think. Did a year at art school, got married, decided to go to work! I have been in Janitorial Sales for 20 years, and just bought my own store in downtown Philly. I have 5 great kids. Just got divorced 3 years ago, but I'm loving life! Have not stayed in touch with many from school, but would love to hear from you. Hope to talk soon!" (2/1/2008)
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Marilyn Goldfarb: I was a math teacher at Miquon/Crefeld from 1970 through 1983. After 38 years of teaching in mostly progressive, democratic alternative schools, I have retired from teaching. My immediate plans are to work on the Obama campaign until election day, and then to pursue advocacy in elder care and to provide mediation in community disputes. I would love to hear from any of my old students and colleagues at mrgoldfarb17@gmail.com (8/4/08)
Kevin Howie: To staff and students: I am presently working as an Autistic teacher at the Guilford Middle School in Greensboro, NC. The gift of life and the use our godly human functions should never be taken lightly or for granted. Working at Guilford Middle I see miracles and wonders daily. I hope you guys can say the same thing, daily. Miss you.
Irene Columbus Josar:
Address: Detroit, MI
I am married and currently living in Detroit, MI, with my husband, dog & cat. We are rehab'ing a house. I still teach French.
Arlen Kimmelman:
Hi Crefelders (Crefeldians?)! Your former English teacher now teaches Brit Lit, African American lit, and comp/writing at a high school in southern NJ. At Crefeld I helped out with the prom; at my current school I help out with the yearbook.
Paul Lyons: Paul passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009. To view his obituary, visit his Legacy Page online.
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