S. J. Tilden High School 5800 Tilden Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11203 Tilden Bulletin Board
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Samuel J. Tilden High School phase-out was completed June 30, 2010. The Tilden Campus (the existing building), as it is now referred to, consists of 3 new mini High Schools. |
There are many reasons why Tilden was phased out. The primary ones are that Tilden had a low four-year graduation rate and was plagued by safety and security problems. However, if you question recent graduates, you will hear their positive views pertaining to Tilden's quality of education. Problems over the last few years should in no way diminish the fact that Tilden, over many decades, provided quality education for tens of thousands of students. We hope that this website will help to revivify the good reputation that Samuel J. Tilden High School has had since 1930. The New Tilden Campus High Schools |
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A Reunion to Remember!
See More ReunionVideos Click Here The "CELEBRATION OF TILDEN" reunion at the El Caribe on May 27, 2010 was a grand event. We all had a great time getting together with friends, students and staff who were part of our lives in past years. I was thrilled to see former collegues and students, who are so dear to me. Others I spoke to at the event expressed their joy of being able to reunite with friends of the past. We at tildenmemories.com want to express our sincere gratitude to Debra Sylvester who coordinated this spectacular event and made this all possible. She put in an enormous amount of time and energy making the "Celebration of Tilden" such a success. Thank You Ms. Sylvester for a Job Well Done. Justin Falasca, Teacher/Webmaster tildenmemories.com
Video Production / Editing by Justin Falasca
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Martin (Marty) Zwerling marty@ptbreak.net Graduated ::February 1952:: Matt Foreman mforeman54@hotmail.com (Class of 93) I had some great memories at Tilden. It's where I first got the bug to major in Accounting (thanks Ms Bauer). Also had great coaching on the soccer team (thanks Mr. Antoine). Senior prom was memorable. ::Sorry to see the school is closing. Todd Siben inthenet21@aol.com Anonymous Goodbye Tilden Marty Lazoritz drlazoritz@aol.com 1964 grad: Tilden prepared me academically and socially for most of my future experiences. I owe much of my success to the teachers and my classmates RENEE HALL essentialsbeauty@verizon.net Shakeya Jackson shakeya.jackson@student.mec.cuny.edu 2006 Grad. Will miss Tilden....I miss all my fellow cheerleaders as well! ROOSEVELT rooseveltgermain@yahoo.com TILDEN HIGH SCHOOL IS THE BEST Barbara Rhein Pandolfo barbara_pandolfo@msn.com Class of '55 Student Rachel Rubinoff rpasichow@highlandpark.k12.nj.us Graduated 1974. Married my high school sweetheart and football player, Steven A. Pasichow, also a Tilden graduate. Martin Balaban martin.balaban@yahoo.com Class of 1956, currently living in the Los Angeles area, still working as a forensic engineer. Open to contacts from other Tilden alumni, especially those I know. Richard Lasky Rlasky@Frontiernet.net 1964 grad: After all these years, I still remember my Tilden experience as a stepping stone in my life. How sad to think that after 2010 students will not be able to have that wonderful experience. Somehow I always thought that it would never change. HAIL TILDEN HIGH Renald Dupuis dupuisronald@yahoo.com Graduated and Staff Jonathan Woodley janojw@aol.com Tilden will be missed....I'm an 83 Alum James N. Briscese, Jr. Graduate 1970-Captain of Track Team Meryl Bussell Marshall merylmayo@aol.com1976 Grad.Laura (Soroky) Lamden llamden@yahoo.com Graduated in 1961. Have wonderful memories of orchestra, boosters, Sing, all everything else. Sorry to hear it's closing. Terrance Tracy tlovescoffee@aol.com wow Tilden High, what a great time in my life. Jacinta Wilson-Andrews jacini20@yahoo.com Best wishes to all the staff and students that made the memories of Samuel J.Tilden the best ever.....being in Tilden was an excellent experience of my life that I could share with my son..... Kishon Russell shonkiss99@yahoo.com (Class of 94) Wow it seems just like yesterday that I was walking the halls of Tilden, running on the track in the AM and PM trying to make sure our school had the #1 track team. Tilden will truly be missed. I had some of the best times there and I will always have wonderful memories. Brian Kaufman bjkpma@gmail.com I graduated in 1974, and went on like so many others knowing that I had received an excellent education to prepare me for future challenges. As a college professor now, I know that we worked harder and more rigorously than most of my students do today. (Well, Im' sure it helped that we lived at home and didn't have tuition to pay...)::Hail, Tilden High! (Was that the old song?) Pasha Durr pdurr@schools.nyc.gov Greetings to All MY FELLOW TILDENITES! I just want to say Thanks to ALL THE TEACHERS and STAFF WHO HAVE SHAPED MY LIFE AS A STUDENT AS WELL AS AN ADULT. SOME NOTABLE PEDAGOGUES ARE: PATRICIA GORDON AND RACHEL SANCHEZ(ENGLISH), THELMA ROGERS(SOCIAL STUDIES), AND B. YAGED (FENCING INSTRUCTOR). THESE INDIVIDUALS (TO NAME A FEW) HAVE INSPIRED ME TO REACH MY FULLEST POTENTIAL. I WAS PROUD OF MY EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT AND I WAS PROUD OF THE BRIEF OPPORTUNITY I HAD TO SERVE AS A TEACHER. I END WITH THE WORDS OF OUR SONG....HAIL TILDEN HIGH! CLASS 1990 Barbara Frank Schlossman bschlossma@aol.com I am so sorry to hear that the school will be closing. I graduated in June '55 and my husband Murray graduated in June '53. We'd love to hear from former friends. Myra Isenstein Garber Myrancarl@aol.com I graduated from Tilden in June, 1966. Merrill Frommer Wahaba brn2sgp23@aol.com Class of 1971 Vivian Friedman Manzullo vegasviv777@gmail.com Karen Randolph kingmartin89@yahoo.com 1979 grad Marlon Skeete Graduated 1994 Dawn John- Gray Omg! This is touching. Tilden was the best days of my life the friends that I've made, times we'd share is precious and priceless. Thanks to all for the incredible ride. Marlon Wright harande@hotmail.com Graduated in 1994....Soccer Team. Much respect going out to Mrs. McLean, Mr Bronstein, Soccer coach(Mr. Antoine)Cultural Arts (Ms. Daniels) thank you all for setting me on the right path. Today's schools need role models like you all. Be bless Melissa A. Walford melwal@hotmail.com 1995 Graduate Susan Denis Bobker Sb4241@bellsouth.net Graduated January 1974 Karen "kam" Maiorano kamm104@yahoo.com 1974 grad.....great memories and now finding some old friends that are reminding me of even more great times. I am not clear on why Tilden is closing but staying open....seems to me the 4th mini school could be Tilden since the building will still remain...right?::::Either way its a sad day when Brooklyn losses a school like Tilden! Barbara Martin Mbarbarella3@aol.com Graduated in June, 1963. Very fond memories....was captain of the "Boosters" and was friendly with all the cheerleaders and twirlers. Married my high school sweetheart who also went to Tilden, but not married to him anymore....but we share 4 wonderful grandchildren. So many wonderful memories of Tilden. Who was in sophomore, junior and senior sing? That was fun for sure! Kim Cruzado Pompa nyprtaz@yahoo.com I graduated in January 1979. I loved my HS and miss it dearly now that I reside in San Diego Ca. Stuie Wein weinx2@bellsouth.net Class of '73. Was outside hanging out more than I was in class!Great years. Mr. Wolf...if you're still around....It turned out to be a wonderful life. You were a great influence in later years and I thank you! Larry Braverman freedom7@optonline.net Some of the best years of my life. Hey to the class of 66. Mike Varon mikejane@ix.netcom.com Mike Varon: Class of 1968, Violist in Mr. Nelson's Orchestra Saul Berman sberman50@yahoo.com Some of my fondest memories of Tilden graduating 1963 and playing football 1960,61,62. Suprising to hear Tilden is closing. Irene Soloway Black irblack845@optonline.net Graduated 1962 Have great memories of high school--sings, clubs, cafeteria lunches. Great friends. Shivonne Noel shivilicious205@aol.com 0h My Goodness! Class of 2010. Last year of Samuel J. Tilden . I had so many good times. Its so sad to see the school phase out =( . Well I was a cheerleader go Blue Devils =) Aw man I really did enjoy going to Samuel J. Tilden . Im going to miss it . Much Love Tilden. Joanne Pizzigno sammi916@comcast.net I just found out that Tilden is closing and it is very upsetting.Don't quite understand the new structure but I guess there is a reason for it. It was a great school back then (Class of 74') and I'm sure it will be missed. Many good friends and memories. Donhue Troy Griffith oncore@aol.com Class of 2000. I will say when I found out Tilden is closing. A soft spot was hit. The memories, the friends, the relationships I build. It's surreal. The amazing part is you never realize how time flies, it's been 10 years for me. Looking back, Tilden played a major part in my development as an asset to society; the teachers, deans and staff. Irv Miljoner newirv@yahoo.com Class of 1970.::Some of the best years of my life. ::Loved the clubs, the sports, the social scene, the neighborhood. . .even loved the teachers and classes. The Tilden experience gave us a good foundation for life success and fulfillment. ::Does anyone know of a reunion for the Class of 1970? I know of a multi-class get-together at some restaurant in Manhattan with open bar and music, but I wish there was a more traditional type of reunion where it would be easier for people to connect. If you know of something being planned, please advise ! Dennis Fingold Gridgup2001@hotmail.com Student ::Graduated 1967 Jodi Cohen Siegel jsiegel23@aol.com Class of 1975::Amazing memories, great teachers, wonderful high school experience! A very special time. Bonnie Charmoy Nichols nickandbonnie@juno.com Graduated in 1963. I left New York in 1968, (live in Reno, Nv. now) but I'm sure glad that I got a chance to go back and visit Tilden in 2005, before it closes - sorry to hear that. I am still in touch with friends I graduated with and would love to hear from fellow classmates. Dave Silverstein idsilverstein@yahoo.com Grad 1972 Now living in Florida Adrian Alava I Graduated in 2003, My only wish during my high school experience was to make some real friends. Kudos to Mrs. Bernstein for trying to get me to focus even when I wasn't confident in myself in the past. I am grateful for all of your help Mrs.Bernstein. Also to all teachers I am sorry I didn't show you my true potential that I have. If I wasn't so negative to myself I think my high school experience would have been even better as well. To my past math teachers. If only you can see my abilities now! Tilden, You will be missed! I won't deny any anger I've had, But I forgive any people that have wronged me in the school. God Speed Tilden High! Mitchell Kanner Graduated - 1965 Ruth (Ricky) Mirer now Weber Ruthm321@aol.com Went to tilden 1953 thru 1956. Was a Tilden twirler, Growing up and going to Tilden in those years were truly great. Living in Fla. now and am still friends with most of my Tilden pals. FRED INKLES finkles@tampabay.rr.com Graduated 1953::student ::i am now an author and have had my first book published why do ::I love you. Christina Giarizzi Shaw dicesmom1@aol.com Went to Tilden from '75 to '79 and had our 30th reunion last year. It was wonderful to see all of my LPC classmates again. So sad to see Tilden leave, but the memories will always remain, and what memories they are! JEFF LUSTBERG JLUSTBER@TAMPABAY.RR.COM I'm a graduate of the 1969 class. I currently work for the Department of Veteran's affairs in Tampa Florida. I passed the school, taking photos on 06/05/10. I was going to a memorial service at Holy Cross Cemetary down the block. From the outside the school looked the same. I'm sad to hear of the school's closing, and would like to know the reason behind it. If there is a reunion of the class of '69 I'd love to attend. Anybody that recognizes my name can reach me @ JLUSTBER@TAMPABAY.RR.COM Zelinka Heslop-Randle Class of 1988. Hail ::Tilden High - Tilden showed me some of the best years of my life. It is affectionately known as "The Era". Thanks to all the teachers and staff for some great years. Theodora Parker-Stokely I am a proud graduate of 1988. I spent 3 yrs and have made great relationships. Just took part in the closing ceremony. We had a great time. It was bitter sweet. It was good seeing my old classmates and teachers. Tilden will always be a part of me. David Rhodes dezasta@bellsouth.net Class of 1986, gonna miss u Tilden. this is where i met my first true love. Pat Smith bajan1967@hotmail.com Staff Joel Kaufman Jkaufma2@schools.nyc.gov Class of 74. I taught at Tilden from 1982 - 1990.::::Hail Tilden High.::I Still Miss Mr. Stateman!!! Mitch Edisonm medison67@yahoo.com Whether it be three or four mini high schools, it will remain just Tilden to me. Bert Yaged byaged@schools.nyc.org Calvin Levy aventuralakesmanager@ atlanticbbn.net Graduated June 1965 Football team Pierry Etienne Pierryluver@gmail.com Graduated January 2010 Mary Mulcahy Demattia dawnhi2000@yahoo.com Hello Tilden Class of 1945! I am sad to see the high school is being closed. I hope to hear from anyone class of June 1945. Laura Engelman l_engelman@hotmail.com I started my school secretarial career at Samuel J. Tilden High School in 2003. I was at Tilden until 2008. Now I am at a different city school. What fun we had at Tilden! Thanks for the Memories!! Sheila Horn bubbieskids@yahoo.com I was so surprised to hear the Tilden was closing, what a great time I had there,so many friends I graduated 1963 I worked for Mr. Kerner in the english office. My sister Helene Horn graduated in 1965, but unfortunately she passed away 5 years ago from cancer, we both had wonderful memories from our high school years. Madeleine Entel madentel@comcast.net Looking for friends from 1968 graduating class Archie L. Commodore coachalc@aol.com 1971 student Deron 'Mustard' Serrant DSerrant45@hotmail.com Graduating Class of 1993 and varsity basketball team member from '90-'93. It's sad to see that Tilden had to close. My fondest moment had to be playing for Coach Eric 'Roc' Eisenberg from '91-'93 ...thanks for all the memories Roc- you always had all of our best interests in mind. Yvette Lewis yvettealewis@msn.com Class of 1978.. I've always said that the better part of my life was spent at Tilden High. I can remember how my twin sister and I would confuse the hell out of Ms. J. Kaplan and Ms. L. Cohen to the point where they would call us by last name. My grade advisor Al Weiss who always had my best interest at heart.. The classes, teachers, friendships and the socialization it saddens me to know that legacy is at a close. Sheldon Smollin motorman055@aol.com 1961 yr grad ::looking for information about 50year party Joan Leibowitz jolee43125@aol.com Graduated in June 1949 Martin Leventhal mlwsl@aol.com Jan 54 Carol DeCillis Berenberg I graduated in June 1964 and would love to hear from anyone of that year Sascherie Graduated in 2000, I can't believe it's been 10 years already!! Silvia Martinez silviataylor2010 @hotmail.com My bother and I - 1975 Ricky Simms lux718@yahoo.com 2006-2010 Ricky Simms Frank Considine Graduated class of 1968 Nathan Grau nathangrau@gmail.com June 64....... are you out there? Howard Pollack hppmgroup@hotmail.com Looking for old friends, Stui Finklestein; Neil Pims, Joey Colina and others; old teachers Mr Roberts. Levinson; Leventhall; Darvin hard to remember them all. Ira Sandler sandleri@aol.com Graduated 1/64 nadene does anyone remember pamela tousey? she graduated in 1969 and then taught biology here before she died in 1979. i grew up with her and would love to hear stories. Marcia Huggins mhuggy@hotmail.com Class of 1979 the best time of my life. I can't believe that this HS is gone forever. Janice Szczyglinski Accles artistjan464@msn.com I am looking for high school friends of Edward Accles. Ed passed away in June 2009. We met later in life and I have no photos of him as a young man. Ed traveled light. I would very much like to be in contact with someone who has any photos of him or his year book. Thank you. Teresa Bellino Bobe chiesa50@yahoo.com Student '75 This is a great site. I have lots of fond memories of my 3 short years at Tilden. Owen Carter zaisolnik@yahoo.com Art Wexler wexas@cox.net Marcus Knight markusKaye @hotmail.com Played Basketball team 72,73 Nastassia Cowell jadine9394@yahoo.com grad ..year 2007 Ann Parrinello maiden name golfduo97@aol.com I graduated in 1965 is there anyone that I know please let me know. Rickey Rowe zrotolrnce@gmail.com Class of 1998 Graduate Beverly Jacobs bj786@aol.com Class of 1987 - I had a wonderful time at Tilden! I have made some of the greatest friends and we shared the warmest memories during our time there. I'm so sorry that the school has closed, but when I see the building, I will always remember my experiences there! Ourry Schwartzbord '62 Boys Chorus, Glee Club, and still singing. ::I have moved on but can't forget. ::Bay area, California/Facebook CLAIRE FOX FISCHL GOURMET68@AOL.COM GRADUATED JANUARY 1945..ENTERED FROM SOMERS JUNIOR HIGH. REALLY SHOULD HAVE GRADUATED JUNE 1945 WONDERFUL TEACHERS WONDERFUL SCHOOL ANY CLASSMATES OUT THERE? Ken Scott kenscottii@gmail.com Student- Former name: Archie Scott; Class 1980. Looking for Jeffrey Silvey Andre Jenkins alj11@msn.com Graduated in 1981 with many fond memories of classmates and staff. I now reside in Atlanta, GA Was captain of baseball and bowling teams and would love to hear from my old classmates and teammates. Michael Gilbride mtgilbride@aol.com staff 1990 - 1992 -- I taught English -- many memories though my time at Tilden was brief Felice Schulman-Marcus 1966 graduate - Was called Felice Schulman in those days. Would love to speak to someone who graduated in that year. Evelyn Halpern Roth everoth@nj.rr.com Anyone living in Santa Barbara Calif? please send an email
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