What's New?

June 12, 2022

SAVE THE DATE
60th Reunion - 
October 27, 28 and 29, 2023.

For additonal info visit and click link "home page" located at the left margin on this website's yellow navigation panel. 

February 2022

Stephen Cypen

May 29, 1944-February 6, 2022 

For details  click "In Memory" located at left margin in the yellow navigation panel. Locate & click link, Stephen Cypen. ðŸŒ¹

 

 

 

September 21, 2014

 

 

 

Demolition of the Landmark Miami Herald Building.

Sad day for Miami natives.

Continuing the demolition--  September, 2014.

 

August 7, 2014

Submitted by Ricky

 

Tomorrow Myrna Bramson, our answer to Celebrity Pastry Chef, is going  for some heart work. Everyone who knows Myrna, knows what a big heart she has so tomorrow morning she will have Mitro Valve Repair or Replacement and a Heart Sling. The good news is that she will be able to get this procedure done without going through complete open heart surgery.

Best of luck Myrna, we are all looking forward to a speedy recovery,
 
Your Medical Reporter


July 31, 2014

 

 

Photos:courtesy: Jay Wells

 

Jay Wells enjoying camp at Berkshire.
Camper, counselor and adviser.
As Jay stated, "Peter Pan Syndrome
and what a FUN job for the summer"

In fact, he plans to return next summer
to enjoy campfires, s'mores, sunsets
color war and more...

July 30, 2014

Wasserman Schultz's Floor Statement, Re: Boehner Lawsuit Against President Obama.

"It is unconscionable that when this do-nothing Republican Congress finally decided to
do something, its suing the President for doing his job when they refuse to do theirs."

 

 

June 14, 2014

Submitted by Bennett Bramson

This past Wednesday, June 11th , the Miami Beach City Commission, by Resolution and unanimous vote, named Miami Beach native and lifetime area resident, Professor Seth Bramson as Miami Beach’s official City Historian and contracted with him to write the City’s Centennial history. He has been reluctant to send this wonderful news out but I felt that an honor as wonderful as this should not be kept “a secret” since it will be going out to the public and the media very shortly. Seth will not only write the Centennial history but will write a monthly history monograph for the city beginning in July, focusing on the people, places, and events that, through the last century, have made Miami Beach the amazing and incredible place that it is.

 

November 7, 2013

Michael and Michelle Cowan visit Malibu. Lonie and RobertaPensky host & M & M in LA and enjoy dinner together.

Photo submitted by Roberta Lewis Pensky

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November 7, 2013

ABSOLUTELY UNIMAGINABLE
How could this happen in America?

Traveling
Be Careful...Be on guard...
Traffic Stop Goes Terribly Wrong for David Eckert
UNREASONABLE SEARCH-To view: click highlight below picture.

 

September 22, 2013

 

 

Bill (William) Berke's son a third generation Beach resident is running for Miami Beach Mayor. Steve's 2020 vision,"the state of the art integrated transportation system that links an urban cable car system offereing views of the Miami Skyline, a magnificent form of pubic transportation. The terminals will eminate from Miami's Bicentennail Park to South Point Park and land in  South Pointe. Skylink will then directly connect to Deco Tram (light rail system)"

Read full story  and Steve Berke's  platform--http://steveberkeformayor.com

 

Proud father Bill (William) Berke reminds everyone to vote for Steve Berke for Mayor of Miami Beach,
November 2013.

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ALTERNATIVES TO OPEN HEART SURGERY-HEART REPAIR REPLACES SURGEON'S KNIFE



March 28,2013

Ricky's  knee surgery successful. No more pain and congratulations, no more walkers.

 
January 14, 2013

Rascal House Closes After 40 Years!

The official end of a Miami era --  RASCALHOUSE -- auctioned  this afternoon, as RascalHouse.com is sold to the highest bidder. The 54-year old Miami Beach  landmark deli was one of the top five grossing restaurants in the U.S., until it became Epicure Market in 2008.

November 24, 2012

 

Watch Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Joe Johnson, and Russell Westbrook dribble 
to the XMAS classic 'Carol of the Bells' in video below

November 23, 2012


Cancer is finally cured in Canada.

 

November 23, 2012

MIAMI 2020
TODAY, 
Biscayne north and along the bay...BIG BOOM!


Miami history ...boom with multi-million dollar expanion. "Parking lots will become skyscrapers, convention
center hotels and perhaps a second casino. Biscayne Blvd 43 million, Port of Miami 60 million, Miami
World Center 4 billion, Museum Park, 500 million, Resorts World 4 billion. In all, over 10 billion dollars 
in new bayfront development with Biscayne in the middle  coming to  Miami's 10 billion
dollar mile by  2012."

 

November 14, 2012

Roz's daughter, Becky hit by car as she was crossing the street. They went to Mount Sinai hospital, emergency room. No further information at this time. 

 

November 11, 2012

Next lunch/brunch get-together 2/10/13. 

 

June 22, 2012

 

The NBA Champions ...CONGRATULATIONS, HEAT!

 

 

June 5, 2012

MBHS Class of '62 Get-Together June 10th, 2012. Call Seth for details.

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May 5, 2012

Carole Spitzer Newman's husband, Isadore (Izzy) from MBHS Class of  '60 is out of the hospital after hip replacement.

Wishing  Isadore  a speedy recovery.

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May 4, 2012

Members from the Class of '62  reunite unexpectedly on MAIN FLOOR of THE BEACH BOYS 50TH
ANNIVERSARY TOUR HARD ROC LIVE-HOLLYWOOD

Ron Row: W and Judy/Karen, Row: U. What a pleasant surprise!

RON, JOE, JUDY FELDMAN, KAREN LOVINGER RENZER,_____ HAVING "FUN, FUN, FUN"

Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion World Tour
Performance-

BEACH BOYS STILL GET AROUND...ORIGINAL MEMBERS: BRIAN WILSON, MIKE LOVE AND
AL JARDINE (69) REUNITE-A RECORD CROWD-SOLD OUT!

 

 THE BEACH BOYS DO IT AGAIN-INCREDIBLE performance!

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February 6, 2012

Barbara Courshon's daughter, Kristine Mills will be performing at the prestigious Metropolitan Room in New York City-Friday February 17. Barbara will be in attendance that night and would love to share this landmark event with any one from Beach High who is in New York.  For reservations call 212-206-2440 and ask for Marla ( a Beach High grad from 1968!)  Kristine will be performing with the Duke Ellington Band.  She has toured Brazil with them at the International Jazz festivals and has sung with them in Houston at its respected clubs.  Kristine is constantly voted Houston's singer songwriter of the year!

Ask Marla to be seated as close to Barbara as possible (reservation #102)

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January 25, 2012

Brunch 1/29/12...Everyone welcome. Call or email Seth for details.

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December 14, 2011

Seth's Progress: 

Seth is doing better and says hi to everyone. Seth's  surgery...December 13th at Mount Sinai and discharge from hospital, 12/19.

Seth,  wishing YOU and Myrna a speedy recovery!

Hospital Reporter stated, "Myrna is exhausted!"

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

 Burdines Department Store..fond memories.

 


WOMAN 120 YEARS OLD REFUSES TO AGE...


THIS 120-YEAR-OLD INDIAN WOMAN REFUSES TO AGE.
HOW DOES SHE DO IT? SHE EATS WELL AND RESIDES
AT A VILLAGE IN TAMID NADIE. SHE HAS 70 GRAND
CHILDREN AND 2 SISTERS, AGES 110 YEARS OLD.
 



OCTOBER 1, 2011

Reunion committee meetings to resume soon...    Revisit...What's New , Announcement and  50TH Reunion sections of website for  updates and  details regarding 50th Reunion.

Reminder: reserve hotel rooms ... Miami Beach Resort (Doral)
305 532 3600. Request reservations department for MBSHS Reunion
Class of 1962 to inquire regarding Group Room Block October 25-28 2012.

   For more information and R.S.V.P: Email  Margie@hi-tides62.com .

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September 30, 2011

Michael Cowan "on the mend" following hip surgery. Hope you feel better, Michael. 

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 September 20, 2011

Locate Section Memory Lane and click...  

 View Playboy Club in the 1960's video.
 Location Biscayne and NW 79th Street.
 Playboy Club in Miami second Playboy operation established.
 The old Playboy Bunny Club now an Auto Parts Store
 Miami Biscayne Playboy Bunny Club closes...1983.

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June 26, 2011

See Memory Lane Section of website.

Scroll to the bottom of the above section and witness fun, entertaining, and captivating television clips from the 1950's and 60's. View  interview with Jackie Gleason on the Rocky Marciano Show (1960). Experience fasinating 50's Doo Wop (1958). Also included are the following television selections (oldies) :

 
The Steve Allen Show (1957),Dances of the (1950's),
The Lone Ranger, (1955),Dances of the 1950's Lindy Hop (1957),Danny Thomas Show, (1958), HopAlong  Cassidy,(1952), I Love Lucy (1952), Dick Van Dyke Show (1962), The Beatles first television appearance (1963),The Arthur Godfrey Show (1957), The Little Rascals, Milton Berle Show ( 1957)

and more...  

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May 23, 2011

Recent photos added to the Get-Together/Photos section of this website. Scroll to the bottom. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

May 14, 2011
FYI:

Due to computer glitch emails between members on this site no longer private. For now, please obtain personal email addresses to communicate. May 5, 2011

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Isadore and Carole will host the next Beach High '62 Reunion Meeting Thursday May 12th.

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 MAY 4, 2011

WESTVIEW COUNTRY CLUB ENDS AN ERA

AFTER 52 YEARS IN NORTHWEST DADE  THE CLUB WILL REOPEN AS MIAMI NATIONAL GOLF IN THE FALL. MAY 11, 2011 MARKS A TRULY END OF THE ERA AS I REMEMBER AND HOLD IN MY MIND IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE TIMES SPENT AT WESTVIEW COUNTY CLUB IN MIAMI. THE DOORS CLOSED 4 DAYS AGO. THE CLUB HAS BEEEN SOLD AND THE BUILDING WITH ITS TURRETS AND HIDING PLACES, THE PHYSICAL PLANT IS BEING DEMOLISHED.  THE LOCATION BEING TURNED INTO A GOLF COURSE AND RUN AS SUCH SO THE NEW BUILDING WILL BE GOLF RELATED ONLY. 

FOR SOME OF US, IT WAS THANKSGIVING, FOR SOME IT WAS THE SUNDAY NIGHT BUFFET, FOR SOME IT WAS A WEDDING OR A BAR MITZVAH AND SO MANY MORE...

RAISE  A GLASS AND GIVE A CHEER TO FOND MEMORIES THAT PROVIDED A GOOD TIME!

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May 1, 2011

Submitted by Judi Lang Robaina

  This is sort of an unusual request.  Maris King Gherman's daughter Darah was in a terrible biking accident recently.  She's going to hopefully be alright, but is in need of extensive reconstructive dental surgery plus, plus, plus.  Unfortunately, she is without dental insurance and the cost is astronomical.  Darah and her family (husband Joaquin and five precious children) are here under difficult circumstances to begin with.  Now this.
 
I thought we might prevail upon the goodness (and there is alot of this!) of our classmates and the whole of Beach Hi alumni to help and contribute whatever they could in helping this daughter of our Beach Hi graduate, Class of '62, Maris King Gherman.  Maris is not a stranger to most of us, and her brother Shep King (may he rest in peace) was a pillar of strength in the community before his untimely death.  If ever there was a time to help, this is it. 
 
Doesn't seem like much more need be said.  I would appreciate this call for help being spread throughout the Beach Hi alumni, all classes.  I think it's that important.    

 
Best regards,
 
Judi Lang Robaina
Beach Hi Class of '62

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April 29, 2011

The Royal Wedding...This Very Special Day

Adjust the volume on your computer

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April 25,2011

A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER TESTIFYING BEFORE A CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ABOUT UNDECTABLE PROGRAMS IN ELECTONIC VOTING MACHINES TO RIG ELECTIONS. 

BRING BACK PAPER BALLOTS! WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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April 21, 2011

Reminder  "log out" each time you complete your visit to this site.
Click "log out" located under member functions on the yellow navigation panel.

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April 21, 2011

Recap of 45th Reunion video posted. See 45th REUNION PHOTOS section of this website.(Please note:"home movie"- for classmate unable to attend.)  

Coming Soon Class of '62 Reunion 30th Reunion Video.

 

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April 14, 2011

Photos taken at the Reunion committee meeting~~ 4/14/11. See  the yellow navigation panel ...left margin and click section titled REUNION COMMITTEE ) Reminder to scoll to the bottom of the REUNION COMMITTEE section to view most recent pictures.

Thank you Carole and Izzy for hosting  committee meeting. Spectacular and magnificent panoramic view from the 23d floor overlooking _______ PRICELESS. 

Committee meeting May12th...venue Carole and Izzie's.

 

Photo: Steve and Jim.

Chairmen Steve Cypen, Jim Hauser (Co- Chair,Seth Bramson unable to attend)
Visit REUNION COMMITTEE section to view additional pictures.

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April 14, 2011

Webmaster posted and authored the 45th Reunion Beach High Class of 1962 Video Part I  Friday Night  October 26, 2007. Additional videos...Saturday night at Westview Country Club with legendary Emcee, Rick Shaw- Part 2 and Sunday brunch Part 3; Aventura Florida.

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April 11,2011

MIAMI'S FIRST-EVER DOUBLE DECKER BUS UNVEILED APRIL 11, 2011.
NEW WAY TO SEE SOUTH BEACH AND MIAMI BEACH ABOVE STREET LEVEL.

BUS ALSO TOURS COCONUT GROVE, BRICKELL, AND CORAL GABLES.
RATE PER PERSON, AS OF TODAY'S DATE, $34.00

 

 

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April 7,2011

 

DENNIS RODMAN WEARS PINK!
Dennis Rodman Selected for 2011 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame attempts
to show Margie Alter pink undergarment (negligee) from Victoria Secret~~displayed
under his shirt. 
 
The above incident.....Amusing and Unexpected.
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Wanted classmates photos (recent and past) with captions. Please submit to webmaster. 
 

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March 13,2011

FYI

Missing Classmates Section 

Consider missing classmates to be all classmates who have not joined the site.

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January 17, 2011

Please note Doo Wop  photos with your classmates  posted.

Locate link on yellow navigation panel.... 50th Reunion  (Preview Band Get-Together)

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January 15, 2011

DO NOT ABANDON MBSHS CLASS of 1962 website! Should technical problems persist will move site and keep you advised. 

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MEMORY LANE

This section of the web site for  Miami Beach  photos ....elementary, junior and senior high schools etc. Caption with labels for names of classmates in  pictures, appreciated. Please submit to web master/administrator for this site.

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November 30, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

Additional photos posted. 

Locate link on yellow navigation panel: Reunion Committee

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November 12, 2010

There was a technical issue.  Hopefully, it will be up and running TODAY, 11/13/2010. Should this incident occur in the future, please come back because the site and or a specific feature of the site will  function eventually. Be patient.  If not, please contact webmaster/Administrator for this site: margie@hi-tides62.com

 Site repaired November13th.

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THIS PHOTO SUBMITTED BY STEVE WEXLER.

THANK YOU, STEVE

 

 
1st grade class of 1950 @ North Beach Elementary
 
 
 
Ok … ya wanna play? It’s just a 60 year old picture of a bunch of six year olds and their teacher.
Pictured are North Beach Elementary School, and Mrs. Craig’s first grade class of 1950. How many classmates and friends can you identify in this photo, including yourself? Please identify by row (top, middle, and bottom), and number from left to right.            
I’ll even give you some names pictured: Robert Mandel, Dyann Teplitz (Somers), Roz Levy (Castle), Robert Stern, Ruth Belaief (Neijna), Richard Waller, Pamela Addelson, Neale Poller, John Hammel, Michael Fleming, Lewis Robinson, Mathew Schneider, Robert Blumencrantz, Ronald Herron, Regina Perlmutter (Goldstein), Bonnie Kaplan (Lyons), and myself (Steve Wexler).

      To identify classmates in the above photo: 

      Locate  yellow  navigation panel @ left margin. Click CONTACT US section to provide 

      names of friends and classmates in this photo. 

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PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY YVETTE CARDOZO

           

   

 

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THIS SAD VIDEO DISPLAYS THE RECESSION, RISING UNEMPLOYMENT AND ITS SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

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Reminisce on your law school experience:

Interesting...

 YOU decide...?

Charlie Sheen Live on TMZ 2/28/11