CFEE Spring Round of Grants for '02-03 School Year

Grant applications for the spring round of grants for the upcoming school year have been distributed to all school offices and the Office of Special Projects and Grants. If you would like to receive a grant application, please e-mail Therese Koellner or contact the Cranford Board of Education Office of Special Projects at 709-6207 and speak to Walter Stern.

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May 28, 2001

The Education Open - Tennis Tournament 2001

The Education Open Tennis Tournament benefiting the CFEE in Cooperation with the Cranford Clay Courts Club is taking place between NOW. Sponsor - First Union National Bank. Finals Friday October 12- Mixed Doubles Over 50 6:30 Pm Mixed Doubles Under 50 to follow. Saturday, October 13: 9:30 Women's Doubles Recreational, 10:30 Men's Singles, 12:00 PM Men's Doubles Over 50, 2:00 PM Women's Doubles Weekend Warrior, 4:00 PM Men's Doubles Under 50. Check out Pictures from the Tournament in the Picture Gallery of this website.

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May 28, 2001

CHS Alumni Recognition of Excellence Awards

Over 40 nominations for the CHS Alumni Recognition of Excellence Awards were received and the selection of the first recipients of the award was very difficult. Ten people were chosen honoring graduates from practically each decade -dating back to 1937. They are Curtis Culin (37), Jim Avery (41),John Baldeschwieler (51), Herb Ehlers (58), Larry Fuhro (61), Martin Gallanter (63), Karen Peterson (82), Diane Paul (64), Ed Robinson (50), Dick Salway (59), David Skaggs (60) and Vincent Vicci (72). These honorees exThe dinner recognizing the winners was held on October 20, 2000 at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. The CFEE Board of Directors, the CHS Alumni Committee and the CHS School Community are extremely proud to honor these twelve individuals who have contributed in a significant ways to the betterment of their workplace andd/or community. The honorees exemplify the standard of excellence that has sbeen and continues to be part of the Cranford High School tradition. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the local businesses and special friends who generously supported the event by advertising in the program booklet.

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May 28, 2001

CHS Alumni Directory Available The Alumni Directory Book is available.

If you would like more information regarding how to obtain one of these books please contact the Cranford Public Schools Office of Special Projects at 908-709-8872. Please forward changes and corrections to the Directory to koellner@cranfordschools.org.

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May 28, 2001

2001-2002 School Year Grants

The CFEE has awarded over $5,000 in grants in response to proposals submitted in the spring of 2001.

Eileen Dachnowicz and Adrienne Bishop- "Share the Dream"
Selected students at CHS will participate in a program that incorporates lectures, seminars and field trips. The goal of the program is to provide an emphasis on academic achievement through academic advisement, cultural opportunities and taking part in a communal project that centers on the role of diversity in the history of Cranford and the state.

Lights! Camera! Assessment!
The Child Development course at CHS, taught by Ms. Carol Migliorini will use a VHS camcorder in an innovative evaluative process that will allow the students to develop new strategies, reflect on their learning and evaluate their own skills as teachers.

On-going support of CPS's Caring Community
The CFEE will continue its' support of the District's Quest Character Education Program throughout the coming school year. In addition to providing the parent training that took place in 99-00, the Fund will provide much needed supplies that will enhance the program already in place under the direction of Mrs. AnneMarie Francis. A parent evening with Dr. Maurice Elias, co-author of Emothinally Intelligent Parenting" will begin a series of dialogue nights for parents and children.

Paired Reading at Livingston Avenue School
Hana Cofsky, LAS Reading Specialist will work with parents and children using a very simple reading technique that offers benefits in the areas of fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension and overall reading skills. Workshops will take place October through May.

Cooking with Kindergarten Kids
Under the direction of teacher Anna May McKay, WAS kindergarten students will participate in a monthly cooking activity that will address interdisciplinary learning through hands-on experiences. The program will continue throughout the year and include parent participation as well.

Gardening and Learning
Students in the second grade at BLM will expand their classroom science theme "Interactions of Living Things" through the planning, creating and care of a school garden. This program builds upon work funded by the CFEE in the 2000-2001 school year. The Garden Club was a highly successful venture that created an opportunity for hands-on learning under the direction of Media Specialist Arline McCloskey.

Trade Fair



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May 28, 2001

CHS SPOTLIGHT article on the Alumni visit
CHS distinguished alumni honored by CFEE
by Katybeth Thompson

On October 20, 2000 the CFEE honored twelve distinguished CHS aluni at a dinner reception at the Echo Lake Country Club. During the day, nine of the alumni visited the high school, received a tour of the building, and exchanged ideas with a representative group of students. Members of the Scholar's Circle and Spotlight as well as class officers interviewed these outstanding graduates. They instilled in the students a sense of how the foundation they received at CHS helped them to become extremely successful in life. Curtis G. Culin, '37, invented the "Rhino", later known as the Culin Hedgegrow Device. This machine saved the lives of hundreds of allied soldiers in 1944. James Avery, '41, committed himself to education by serving in various educational agencies, institutions, and programs. He began his career as a teacher and chairperson of the CHS social studies department. Avery then moved on to serving as Chairperson of Union County Coordinating Agency for Higher Education which led to the establishment of Union County College. He is currently serving on the Nj Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Ed Robinson, '50, was known for his outstanding athletic ability in baseball and basketball. He set the basketball scoring record at Union College and madefirst team all-state. Managing the family business for the past 35 years, M.. Robinson and Son Landscape Design Nursery, wasn't all Ed participated in. He still found time to be involved with the community, even serving as mayor!

John D. Baldeschwieler, '51, received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University in 1956 and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in '59. He used those degrees and became extremely successful. John was named by President Clinton as one of 2000's twelve recipients of the National Medal of Science.

A graduate in 1958, Herb Ehlers is a Managing Director of Goldman Sachs and Company and Chief Investment Officer of the Growth Equity Investment division of Goldman Sachs asset Management. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees and aof the Executive Committee of Lehigh University. Richard J. Salway, '59, graduated and used his leadership ability in contributing to the community. He recently retired from the Chubb Corp, where he served as Assistant Vice-President. Dick is now a consultant for the Xerox Corp. David E. Skaggs, '60, is Executive director of the Democracy and Citizenship Program at the Aspen Institute. He is also director of counsel to Washington-based law firm of Hogan and Hartson. Larry Fuhro, one of Cranford's well respected history teachers, graduated in '61 and immediately served i the Marine Corps. He was a military bodyguard to Vice President Lyndon Johnson when he came to Finland on an official visit in 1963. In '66 Mr. Fuhro began work that lasted over 25 years as a free-lance designer/illustrator in the graphic arts. Fuhro designed and installed several monuments and historical markers including the monument on the Cranford Municipal Building lawn for Curtis Culin. He ahs served as either President or Vice President for the Cranford Historical Society, the Union County Historical Society and the Cranford Chamber of Commerce.

Marty Gallanter graduated in 1963 and is Director for Development of the Washington Pavilion for the Arts and Sciences in Sioux Falls, SD. marty is the author of many newspaper and magazine articles for pbulication in the NY Times, Baltimore Sun and TV Guide. Diane Ditzel Paul, '64, is a registered nurse. She founded CHEMOcare, a support network of cancer survivors who had undergone chemotherapy who would be trained to help other people facing their own challenage of cancer treatment. Diane received a tremendous amount of support nd twenty years after she first started it, it is a nationally recognized program called Cancer Hope Network. Vincent Vicci, Jr.'72, has wored with much effort in the area of visual problems associated with brain injury, stroke and neurologically challenged individuals. Graduating from CHS in '82, Karen Paterson's short but inspiring life as spent in service to others. She developed and conducted a fundraising itinerary, which enabled Karen to bring a portion of the National AIDS Quilt to Denver. Karen was extremely involved in working in the non-profit sector. Karen started writing a greatly needed booklet supplying cancer victims with necessary and helptul information when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The booklet was never finished due to her death on Feb. 24, 1999. CHS is extremely proud of these 12 outstanding alumni!

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May 28, 2001

CFEE and John F. O'Hara Memorial are beneficiaries of the
Cranford Junior Woman's Club 2001 Charity Ball
On the evening of March 23, 2001, over 200 supporters attended a gala event hosted by the Cranford Junior Woman's Club. The evening beneficiaries were the CFEE and the John F. O'Hara Memorial. The CJWC is a community service organization that donated their time and efforts to bring about an unforgettable evening that would benefit both of these community charities. As a result of their fundraising efforts, Kathi Cobb Cannon presented the CFEE with a donation in the amount of $7,800.00 from the Juniors at the CFEE Spring Wine-Tasting Event. We could not be more grateful to this organization and in particular to the Charity Ball Committee for their generous donation and support.