Comments for James Betelle, Where Are You? http://jamesbetelle.com The Search for a Lost Architect Thu, 22 May 2008 17:52:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by Liz Huggins-Thompson http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-328 Liz Huggins-Thompson Mon, 12 May 2008 21:15:45 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-328 Hey, Perotti, did you have "Snake Lips" Dryer for Math? Hey, Perotti, did you have “Snake Lips” Dryer for Math?

]]> Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by T.J. Perrotti http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-327 T.J. Perrotti Mon, 12 May 2008 14:58:32 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-327 I graduated from NRHS in 1981. Though I have to admit that I've long since forgotten most of my calculus and ancient mythology, I have clear memories of having fun during "free periods" ... playing hockey on the south lake during winter; talking with friends on "the bridge"; grabbing a sandwich at the awesome deli around the corner. Fun memories. I've always admired the architecture of the building. I've since moved away, but have been very pleased to see an aesthetic sense of character and proportion fundamental in the recent (2004?) additions. Thanks for the research and a wonderful article! I graduated from NRHS in 1981. Though I have to admit that I’ve long since forgotten most of my calculus and ancient mythology, I have clear memories of having fun during “free periods” … playing hockey on the south lake during winter; talking with friends on “the bridge”; grabbing a sandwich at the awesome deli around the corner.

Fun memories. I’ve always admired the architecture of the building. I’ve since moved away, but have been very pleased to see an aesthetic sense of character and proportion fundamental in the recent (2004?) additions.

Thanks for the research and a wonderful article!

]]> Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by Helen Kozlow Garufi http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-326 Helen Kozlow Garufi Wed, 07 May 2008 17:57:41 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-326 Jeff and Rick brought back the good times I shared with them during my years at NRHS (class '73). I was just a 7th grader at Holy Family when the fire occurred and I remember thinking my future school is burning to the ground. The spirit of the students and faculty could never be dampened for those of us living the experience or preparing for the future. We became stronger. Jeff and Rick brought back the good times I shared with them during my years at NRHS (class ‘73). I was just a 7th grader at Holy Family when the fire occurred and I remember thinking my future school is burning to the ground. The spirit of the students and faculty could never be dampened for those of us living the experience or preparing for the future. We became stronger.

]]> Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by Cathy M. Maurelli http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-325 Cathy M. Maurelli Mon, 05 May 2008 01:50:59 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-325 I remember the day New Rochelle High School was set on fire on May 1968...My first class was Law and Economics..When I was in front of the school and seeing our beautiful school burning down I started to cry..We had to attend school at Albert Leonard Junior High School...The day of graduation was very sad in front of the twin lakes overlooking at our High School that was once the most beautiful school in the New York area that one person could do so much destruction. I remember the day New Rochelle High School was set on fire on May 1968…My first class was Law and Economics..When I was in front of the school and seeing our beautiful school burning down I started to cry..We had to attend school at Albert Leonard Junior High School…The day of graduation was very sad in front of the twin lakes overlooking at our High School that was once the most beautiful school in the New York area that one person could do so much destruction.

]]> Comment on The State Normal School at Jersey City by Joseph Musco http://jamesbetelle.com/2008/01/23/the-state-normal-school-at-jersey-city/#comment-91 Joseph Musco Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:47:33 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2008/01/23/the-state-normal-school-at-jersey-city/#comment-91 The auditorium (Margaret Williams Theatre) was renovated in 1998. The oak doors at the auditorium entrance are not the original but faithful replicas installed during the 1998 renovation. The auditorium (Margaret Williams Theatre) was renovated in 1998. The oak doors at the auditorium entrance are not the original but faithful replicas installed during the 1998 renovation.

]]> Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by LEROY PAGE http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-80 LEROY PAGE Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:34:41 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-80 I GRADUATED IN 66" . THE REBUILT WAS A GREAT JOB TO A GREAT SCHOOL. I GRADUATED IN 66″ . THE REBUILT WAS A GREAT JOB TO A GREAT SCHOOL.

]]> Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by JVolkBlum http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-79 JVolkBlum Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:29:55 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-79 Its important to note that the student responsible for the blaze was mentally disturbed. He started the initial fire as an act of protest against the Vietnam War . Unfortunately the situation escalated to such an extreme level. Its important to note that the student responsible for the blaze was mentally disturbed. He started the initial fire as an act of protest against the Vietnam War . Unfortunately the situation escalated to such an extreme level.

]]> Comment on The New York Times Gets it Right by Cathy Bataille http://jamesbetelle.com/2008/03/01/the-new-york-times-gets-it-right/#comment-92 Cathy Bataille Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:16:09 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.wordpress.com/?p=282#comment-92 Here's what I want to know (as a next-door-neighbor of South Orange living in Maplewood.) Was James Betelle's name originally Bataille but amended in Ellis Island (like so many others?) Many people mispronounce my last name as if it were Betelle. Just wondering. My family has lived in and around this area since the late 1800's, I think. Here’s what I want to know (as a next-door-neighbor of South Orange living in Maplewood.) Was James Betelle’s name originally Bataille but amended in Ellis Island (like so many others?) Many people mispronounce my last name as if it were Betelle. Just wondering. My family has lived in and around this area since the late 1800’s, I think.

]]> Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by Gudrun K. Bruk http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-83 Gudrun K. Bruk Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:53:23 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-83 I graduated from NRHS in 1959 and was one of the skaters on the lake in front of one of the most beautiful architectural marvels in Westchester. Thank you for the nostalgic trip down some magnificent hallowed halls. I graduated from NRHS in 1959 and was one of the skaters on the lake in front of one of the most beautiful architectural marvels in Westchester. Thank you for the nostalgic trip down some magnificent hallowed halls.

]]> Comment on The Ghost of New Rochelle High School by G.John P.Chasse' http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-82 G.John P.Chasse' Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:15:02 +0000 http://jamesbetelle.com/2007/07/05/the-ghost-of-new-rochelle-high-school/#comment-82 Im from New Rochelle,and remember the big fire of 68.I was 12. Im from New Rochelle,and remember the big fire of 68.I was 12.

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