Skool

Education

Buddy was always a pretty decent student but school was always more about hanging with his friends, being a tad disruptive and organizing anarchy. We met in 1st grade after my original class was too crowded so they formed Mrs. Gassman's class (can not find that photo). What I recall, which Buddy frequently reminded me of, was throwing up the day we were called out our initial class to go to Mrs. Gassman's. We were friends since.

2nd grade-see Mr. Newell 2nd from right, bottom row, with Mrs. Williams. I remember this class as completely out of control most of the time and Buddy leading the parade alog with guest host Richie Levinson, Mike Weiss, Paul Parinello etc. Notice a) how well Buddy always dressed and b) the fact that I had the same miserable jacket and tie on 2 years in a row (I guess its good it still fit). Actually come to think of it, it was Ms. Williams b/c when Buddy asked her if she was married she said yes, to the Board of Ed.

3rd grade- Mrs. Greene's class. Buddy, looking extremely dapper, is seated directly above the sign, again in the center of it all. My fondest memories of this class is Buddy leading the charge to float pencils in the pee of an un-named young lady who had an unfortunate accident.

4th grade Mrs. Glazer- She was SCARY. Day one roll call, she calls out for one Harold Newell, 3 times. He finally raises his hand and says "my friends call me Buddy" realizing that she meant him. She, a bright red as I've ever seen anyone screams at him "I am NOT your friend". Thank god i ditched the brown blazer. Buddy is situated adjacent to Mrs. Glazer with the Ringo look.

The stories go on and on.

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