Comments on: Sheepshead Bay High School Going to Close http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/ Dedicated to Gerritsen Beach Offering Current News, Links & Reviews with some Memories Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:28:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-49492 Jason Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:10:44 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-49492 Please remove John Dewey High School from this list, it is giving parents and every reader a bad message about Dewey—which is not the case AT ALL. I'm a little annoyed that the publisher of this post placed JDHS on the list without reliable sources or doing their research, it's obvious John Dewey High School is not going to close considering that it is FAR better than Sheepshead, FDR and Grady. P.S. Yes, I am a current student and John Dewey High School. Please remove John Dewey High School from this list, it is giving parents and every reader a bad message about Dewey—which is not the case AT ALL. I’m a little annoyed that the publisher of this post placed JDHS on the list without reliable sources or doing their research, it’s obvious John Dewey High School is not going to close considering that it is FAR better than Sheepshead, FDR and Grady.

P.S. Yes, I am a current student and John Dewey High School.

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]]> By: Charon http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-48449 Charon Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:36:31 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-48449 I graduated from Sheepshead in 1962. It was a great school then with great teachers and students. I am sorry to see them closing it. But, I guess the element got really bad. We never had fights, everyone got along... guess the bussing spoiled all that. I graduated from Sheepshead in 1962. It was a great school then with great teachers and students.

I am sorry to see them closing it. But, I guess the element got really bad.

We never had fights, everyone got along… guess the bussing spoiled all that.

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]]> By: Ron - Class of June 1964 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-47041 Ron - Class of June 1964 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:45:36 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-47041 I am saddened to learn of the proposed closing of SBHS. Certainly it can be rehabilitated preserving the name instead of renaming it. Changing the name won't produce results. The BOE needs an overhaul and responsibility for performance has to be shouldered by students and their parents as well as the the school staff and administration. In my mind creation of the local school boards in the 1960s and politicizing of the school system started it on its downfall. I was among about 803 graduates who attended SBHS and graduation ceremonies at Walt Whiman Hall at Brooklyn College , which I later attended. I have good memories of my tenure at SBH and was a member of the track and cross country teams. Our team pictures were displayed in the lobby showcases for many years and hopefully are sill there. Some of my eam maes and sck hool mates appear on the "Wal of fame".We lost today's football game to Lincoln 36-14. But in June 1964 we upset Lincoln at its field to win the Brooklyn Divsion Track Championship. We celebrated our victory at Jahns Ice Cream Parlor on Nostrand Avenue. I hope to visit SBHS soon nd hope the closing is just a rumor. I am saddened to learn of the proposed closing of SBHS. Certainly it can be rehabilitated preserving the name instead of renaming it. Changing the name won’t produce results. The BOE needs an overhaul and responsibility for performance has to be shouldered by students and their parents as well as the the school staff and administration. In my mind creation of the local school boards in the 1960s and politicizing of the school system started it on its downfall. I was among about 803 graduates who attended SBHS and graduation ceremonies at Walt Whiman Hall at Brooklyn College , which I later attended. I have good memories of my tenure at SBH and was a member of the track and cross country teams. Our team pictures were displayed in the lobby showcases for many years and hopefully are sill there. Some of my eam maes and sck hool mates appear on the “Wal of fame”.We lost today’s football game to Lincoln 36-14. But in June 1964 we upset Lincoln at its field to win the Brooklyn Divsion Track Championship. We celebrated our victory at Jahns Ice Cream Parlor on Nostrand Avenue. I hope to visit SBHS soon nd hope the closing is just a rumor.

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]]> By: Anonymous http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-44565 Anonymous Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:20:17 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-44565 Your grammer skil Stink.....no wonder they are closing fdr.... Your grammer skil
Stink…..no wonder they are closing fdr….

]]> By: arabic http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-43780 arabic Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:18:31 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-43780 fort hamilton is the best school .. fort hamilton is the best school ..

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]]> By: 72 graduate http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-41821 72 graduate Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:21:15 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-41821 Having graduated SBHS '72, Shellbank in '69 & PS 286 in '66 I witnessed the difference between bussing and non-bussing eras. Having 2 sons who just graduated from High School, I've witnessed the results of No Child Left Behind. Both programs have successfully achieved the goal of greater educational equality. Make no mistake about it, the evidence is irrefutable. Now everybody has a lousy education.

Having graduated SBHS ’72, Shellbank in ’69 & PS 286 in ’66 I witnessed the difference between bussing and non-bussing eras. Having 2 sons who just graduated from High School, I’ve witnessed the results of No Child Left Behind. Both programs have successfully achieved the goal of greater educational equality. Make no mistake about it, the evidence is irrefutable. Now everybody has a lousy education.

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]]> By: 72 graduate http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-41820 72 graduate Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:16:38 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-41820 Having graduated SBHS '72, Shellbank in '69 & PS 286 in '66 I witnessed the difference between bussing and non-bussing eras. Having 2 sons who just graduated from High School, I've witnessed the results of No Child Left Behind. Both Of these programs have succeeded in achieving the goal of greater educational equality. Make no mistake about it, the evidence is irrefutable. Now everybody has a shitty education.

Having graduated SBHS ’72, Shellbank in ’69 & PS 286 in ’66 I witnessed the difference between bussing and non-bussing eras. Having 2 sons who just graduated from High School, I’ve witnessed the results of No Child Left Behind. Both Of these programs have succeeded in achieving the goal of greater educational equality. Make no mistake about it, the evidence is irrefutable. Now everybody has a shitty education.

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]]> By: Irish Kevin http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-41607 Irish Kevin Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:00:56 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-41607 Hi Noreen, Have not seen you in years,hope you are well,went to SBHS when you did.Great Post and so True. Hi Noreen, Have not seen you in years,hope you are well,went to SBHS when you did.Great Post and so True.

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]]> By: Irish Kevin http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-41585 Irish Kevin Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:59:02 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-41585 Both my Son a daughter graduated from Sheepshead Bay HS.Never had a problem.I think the School is falling victim of budget cutting end of story.If anyone thinks that the Elected officials care about anyone but them selves think again.! Both my Son a daughter graduated from Sheepshead Bay HS.Never had a problem.I think the School is falling victim of budget cutting end of story.If anyone thinks that the Elected officials care about anyone but them selves think again.!

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]]> By: D. Williams(Snagg) http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/2010/01/31/sheepshead-bay-high-school-going-to-close/#comment-41580 D. Williams(Snagg) Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:55:50 +0000 http://www.gerritsenbeach.net/?p=5091#comment-41580 I graduated from Sheepshead Bay HS in 2004. I never really felt scared walking to school from the b36 bus stop except maybe on Halloween(people would talk about the kids from the housing throwing eggs but nothing ever happened to me). Sheepshead Bay is definitely a school that cares. It has gone through many changes to try and better itself. Closing down the school is pretty much washing away all the hardwork for the better. The teachers at that school care about the students, more so than the guidance counselors, in my opinion. I remember one day my junior year, I found out a friend from my junior high school committed suicide. I happened to be passing my previous math teacher, Ms. Bloom. She called out to me when she noticed I was in tears. She gave me some tissue and told me if I wanted to talk, I could talk to her anytime. Ms. Albanese was a great English/ Yearbook teacher also. She always put you in your place but always listened to what you had to say. Coach Snyder may not remember me but I took a weight class for gym. I was the only girl in the class(there was 3 of us including me) that actually worked out. He asked me one day why I joined the class and why was I trying so hard(most girls took this as an "easy" class and failed.) I told him I was joining the military and wanted to get in shape. From that day on, he helped me and pushed me on. I joined the navy shortly after graduating. Sheepshead Bay had its ups and downs while I attended for all 4 years but it has so many inspiring and good things too. Besides sports, there is the law program which I was a part of(very few high schools at the time had that program),the nursing program who I personally know about 8 females who are RN's today, there is also the outstanding mock trial team where we rated highest amongst "better" school. Yearbook, which I was editor in chief of for the 2004 graduates. The drama department held plays, some that were written by students itself( my senior classman wrote "Green Sorrows" for the black box, and it was great). I personally took part in building, painting, glueing and sewing props for plays. The students who learn about throwing the concerts, handling the lights, when to cue in. Choreographing their own dances for themselves and other fellow students for the concerts. I would like to add that there are other schools that are being shut down also, yet the target on this post is at Sheepshead Bay. Is it because its across the street from the Sheepshead Bay housing? The negativity and ignorance on here towards the high school is not helping the students or faculty keep their school, with every negative thing that is written there should be a solution after. I am a proud alumni that attended Sheepshead Bay HS. **Go Sharks** I graduated from Sheepshead Bay HS in 2004. I never really felt scared walking to school from the b36 bus stop except maybe on Halloween(people would talk about the kids from the housing throwing eggs but nothing ever happened to me). Sheepshead Bay is definitely a school that cares. It has gone through many changes to try and better itself. Closing down the school is pretty much washing away all the hardwork for the better.
The teachers at that school care about the students, more so than the guidance counselors, in my opinion. I remember one day my junior year, I found out a friend from my junior high school committed suicide. I happened to be passing my previous math teacher, Ms. Bloom. She called out to me when she noticed I was in tears. She gave me some tissue and told me if I wanted to talk, I could talk to her anytime. Ms. Albanese was a great English/ Yearbook teacher also. She always put you in your place but always listened to what you had to say. Coach Snyder may not remember me but I took a weight class for gym. I was the only girl in the class(there was 3 of us including me) that actually worked out. He asked me one day why I joined the class and why was I trying so hard(most girls took this as an “easy” class and failed.) I told him I was joining the military and wanted to get in shape. From that day on, he helped me and pushed me on. I joined the navy shortly after graduating.
Sheepshead Bay had its ups and downs while I attended for all 4 years but it has so many inspiring and good things too. Besides sports, there is the law program which I was a part of(very few high schools at the time had that program),the nursing program who I personally know about 8 females who are RN’s today, there is also the outstanding mock trial team where we rated highest amongst “better” school. Yearbook, which I was editor in chief of for the 2004 graduates. The drama department held plays, some that were written by students itself( my senior classman wrote “Green Sorrows” for the black box, and it was great). I personally took part in building, painting, glueing and sewing props for plays. The students who learn about throwing the concerts, handling the lights, when to cue in. Choreographing their own dances for themselves and other fellow students for the concerts.
I would like to add that there are other schools that are being shut down also, yet the target on this post is at Sheepshead Bay. Is it because its across the street from the Sheepshead Bay housing? The negativity and ignorance on here towards the high school is not helping the students or faculty keep their school, with every negative thing that is written there should be a solution after.
I am a proud alumni that attended Sheepshead Bay HS.
**Go Sharks**

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