Valley Stream South High School

Its ok

I was 12 entering South High. Graduated in 1965. Some teachers I remember Music Mr. Gibson, Metal Shop Caruso,Wood Kiley? Reason I remember them is at the end of end term us kids would wrestle and fight the 2 teachers. Caruso was huge and Kiley tough. Remember westling coach AArgenzio. I didn't take school serious. I pledged and entered Kappa Delta Nu (Red and Black) Faternity which was more like an organized gang. Had some of the toughest guys in Valley Stream. Only after the service and engagement to my wife of 45 years I went to night college for 6 years for advertising. 3 at Farmingdale, 3 at the School of Visual Arts as I worked a full time job during the day and worked weekends at something else. Led to a career in advertising which ultimately led to opening my own agency in 1986. I enjoyed South, held 3 track records that lasted many years, lettered in football under Coach Graham even though I was 135 lb. soaking wet. 10th grade my dad passed and Mr.Kiley got me through the project I was working on and it won "Best of Show" at South. Senior year i placed third. Hilite of my ad career was winning the "Best of Show" at "The One Show." Equal to an Academy award in film. I only excelled in college. Also went under the GI Bill to I actually made more than the courses cost so was like another job. I am happy to say I chat on Facebook with many alumni of South and Central. Even email my kindergarten buddy Susan Garber. All the memories are terrific. Memories that last a lifetime.

South is the best school ever GOOO FALCONS!!!

It is the best

They have no fans no air conditiner for the kids ...just for the old people
in the office who just sit there and do nothin....thats just wrong ..they always should have cold air for the kids....