“47” Alumni Association of the Deaf, Inc.

(Formerly PS 47 and JHS 47 School for the Deaf)

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      • Don’t Let DOE Choke “47” (2010)
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      • How and Why P.S. 47 Alumni was formed
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    • Vol. 40 No. 40 Winter 2011/2012 (Cover Page)
      • Story Behind the New Walter J. Connolly Playground
    • Vol. 41 No. 41 Spring 2012 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 42 No. 42 Summer/Fall 2012 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 43 No. 43 Winter 2012/2013 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 44 No. 44 Spring 2013 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 45 No. 45 Fall 2013 – Winter 2013/2014 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 46 No. 46 Spring 2014 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 47 No. 47 Summer 2014 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 48 No. 48 Fall 2014 – Winter 2014/2015 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 49 No. 49 Spring/Summer 2015 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 50 No. 50 Fall 2015 – Winter 2015/2016 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 51 No. 51 Spring 2016 (Cover Page)
    • Vol. 52 No. 52 Summer 2016 (Cover Page)
  • Archivist’s Corner
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      • Photographs and Videos on Fridays
    • Alumni Open House
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    • Donating Your School Memorabilia
    • Meet our new co-assistant Archivist Sarita Laina
    • Meet our Official Archivists – Steven Fertik and William Newman
    • Photographs and Videos on Fridays
    • PowerPoint Presentation History of “47”
    • PowerPoint Presentation Moses E. Josephs Auditorium Grand Re-Opening
      • Moses E. Josephs Auditorium Biography
    • Revival of “47” Milestone Book
    • School Museums Tour
      • Auditorium Foyer Museum
      • J.H.S. 47 Vocational Education Museum
        • Recent Discoveries
        • Vocational Education Museum Photo Gallery
      • Room 216 Museum
    • The Alumni Room 216 and its New Wooden Floor
    • What’s happening at school Today
      • Moses E. Josephs Auditorium Upgrade
      • Renaming of two schools
      • School Building Exterior Work
  • Awards
    • Alumni Awards
      • “47” Alumni Awards Nomination Form
      • “47” Hall of Fame Award
        • Hall of Fame Award (2013) – Thomas Samuels, Class of 1952
        • Hall of Fame Award (1978) – Dorothy (Finkelstein) Pakula, Class of 1942
        • Hall of Fame Award (1988) – Alexander Fleischman, Class of 1937
        • Hall of Fame Award (1988) – JoAnn (Marmo) DiGiorgi, Class of 1961
        • Hall of Fame Award (1994) – Alfred Sonnenstrahl, Class of 1951
        • Hall of Fame Award (1994) – Dorothy Cohler, Class of 1957
        • Hall of Fame Award (1994) – Joel Goldfarb, Class of 1959
        • Hall of Fame Award (1998) – Donald Cole Zulauf, Class of 1951
        • Hall of Fame Award (2003) – Dr. Gerald “Bummy” Burstein, Class of 1943
        • Hall of Fame Award (2003) – Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Taub, Class of 1968
        • Hall of Fame Award (2008) – Norman Finkelstein, Class of 1940
        • Hall of Fame Award (2013) – Betty (Drummer) Kasher, Class of 1965
        • Hall of Fame Award (2013) – Dr. Allen E. Sussman, Ph.D., Class of 1947
        • Posthumous Hall of Fame Award (2008) – Robert H. Penn, Class of 1958
        • Posthumous Hall of Fame Award (2013) – Walter J. Connolly, Class of 1914
      • Humanitarian Award
        • Humanitarian Award (2003) – Rose Pizzo, Class of 1949
        • Humanitarian Award (2008) – Egidio “Al” Lepre, Class of 1952
        • Humanitarian Award (2013) – Mario Mucci, Class of 1954
      • Man of the Year Award
        • Man of the Year Award (1983) – Alfred Sonnenstrahl, Class of 1951
        • Man of the Year Award (1990) – Dr. Gerald “Bummy” Burstein, Class of 1943
        • Man of the Year Award (1994) – Dr. Joel D. Ziev, Ed.D., Director of NYSD
        • Man of the Year Award (1998) – Mark Alan Nathanson (left ‘56)
        • Man of the Year Award (2003) – Isaac “Ike” Pakula (left ’55)
        • Man of the Year Award (2008) – Alfred Weinrib, Class of 1947
        • Man of the Year Award (2008) – Lloyd Shikin, Class of 1953
        • Man of the Year Award (2013) – Lance Fischer (left ’59)
      • Woman of the Year Award
        • Woman of the Year Award (1998) – Maureen (Costigan) Woods ‘57
        • Woman of the Year Award (2003) – Randy Sue (Nathanson) Rothman (left ‘55)
        • Woman of the Year Award (2008) – June (Rothenberg) McMahon (left ‘63)
        • Woman of the Year Award (2008) – Rebecca Marshall, Principal
        • Woman of the Year Award (2013) – Sarita Laina, Class of 1978
      • Young Alumni Achievement Award
        • Young Alumni Achievement Award (2003) – Rebecca (Aranow) Gallagher, Class of 1977
        • Young Alumni Achievement Award (2013) – Charles Chambers, Class of 1986
    • Recognition Awards
      • “47″ Alumni Special Honor Award
      • Achievement Award
      • Award of Appreciation
        • Dr. Russell Rosen – Teacher College Professor
        • NY State Assembly Member Steven Sanders and his Chief of Staff Steve Kaufman
        • Sam Wolfson – “47” Alumni Supporter
      • Dedication Award
      • Former Staff Recognition Award
      • PTA Parent Award
        • Posthumous PTA Parent Award (2013) – Billie Lane Nathanson
      • Special Award to Former Principal
      • Special Dedication to “47” Award
        • Special Dedication to “47” Award (2013) – Rolf Olsen, Class of 1959
      • Special Extraordinary Dedication Service Award
        • 2008 Special Extraordinary Dedication Service Award – Cheryl (Pipp) Mortensen ’62
        • 2013 Special Extraordinary Dedication Service Award – Kenneth Mortensen (Left ’55)
      • Special Thank You Award
      • Staff Recognition Award
    • Student Awards
      • Eugene “Silent” Hairston Sports Award (Established 2015)
        • Eugene “Silent” Hairston Sports Award Biography
      • Harriet McLaughlin Memorial Award (1984-2001)
      • Robert H. Penn Community Service Award (Established 2009)
  • Board and Officers 47 2019 – 2020
  • Board Members
    • Current Board Members (2014 – 2015, and 2016-2017 (Two Terms)
      • President’s message 2014 and 2016
    • Honorary Board Members and in Memoriam
      • Evelyn Gamsu ‘57
    • Past Board Members (1916 to 1988)
    • Past Board Members (1989 to 2008)
    • Past Board Members (2009 – 2013)
  • Contact
    • Contact Information
      • “47” Alumni Information Fact Sheet/Membership Application
      • “47” School Information Leaflet
      • PS 347 School Information Fact Sheet
    • Directions
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  • Events
    • “47” ers Travel News Photo Gallery
    • Events Coming Soon
      • “47” Alumni Association General Meeting and Museums/School Tour – November 15, 2015
      • Renaming “47” School Lobby as Yola Walker Lobby – May/June 2016
    • Past Events
      • “47” Alumni Association General Meeting/Election – November 20, 2011
      • “47” Alumni Association General Meeting/Election – November 19, 2013 (Photo Gallery)
      • “47” Alumni Live Auction – January 14, 2012 (Photo Gallery)
      • 100th Anniversary Celebration of “47” – June 1, 2008
        • 100th Anniversary Congratulatory Letters
        • 100th Anniversary Photo Gallery
        • Dedication of 100th Anniversary Journal Book in memory of Robert H. Penn ’58
      • 105th Anniversary Celebration of “47” April, May and June 2013 Photo Gallery
      • 13th Annual “47” Alumni Reunion Picnic at Eisenhower Park Long Island – June 3, 2012 (Photo Gallery)
      • 14th Annual “47” Alumni Reunion Picnic at Eisenhower Park Long Island – June 9, 2013 (Photo Gallery)
      • 15th Annual “47” Alumni Reunion Picnic at Eisenhower Park Long Island – June 22, 2014 (Photo Gallery)
      • 16th Annual Alumni Picnic Reunion – July 12, 2015 (Photo Gallery)
      • 2nd Annual Big Apple ASL Expo and Festival – September 1, 2013
      • 3rd Annual Big Apple ASL Expo and Festival Manhattan – October 5, 2014 (Photo Gallery)
      • 50th Anniversary Celebration of JHS 47 – May 10, 1958 (Photo Gallery)
      • All-Day Activities at School – November 18, 2014 (Photo Gallery)
        • “47” Alumni Association General Meeting & Entertainment – November 18, 2014
        • November 18, 2014 Photo Gallery Part 1 – Re-dedication of the Moses E. Josephs Auditorium Ceremony
        • November 18, 2014 Photo Gallery Part 2 – Special Tour of School Museums
          • “47” Alumni letter to the Josephs Family
        • November 18, 2014 Photo Gallery Part 3 – “47” Alumni Association General Meeting & Entertainment
        • Re-dedication of the Moses E. Josephs Auditorium
          • November 18, 2014 Morning Event Program
      • Big Apple ASL Expo and Festival – September 8, 2012
      • DEAF FEST 2013 – September 22, 2013
      • Dedication Ceremony – December 12, 2005
        • The Carrie W. Kearns Library
        • The Edith (Allerup) Kleberg Library
      • Dedication Ceremony – June 3, 2011
        • 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Grandfather Clock 1910 – 2010
        • The David M. Schwartz Gym
        • The H. William Bernstein Cafeteria
        • The Moses E. Josephs Auditorium
        • The Walter J. Connolly Playground
      • Dingo at St. Elizabeth Church Manhattan – March 29, 2014 (Photo Gallery)
      • Dingo at St. Elizabeth Church Manhattan – May 17, 2014 (Photo Gallery)
      • Dingo Halloween Night at St. Elizabeth Church Manhattan – October 26, 2013 (Photo Gallery)
      • Dingo/Flea Market – May 18, 2013
      • Dorothy (Finkelstein) Pakula Memorial Service – March 12, 2011
      • Happy Halloween Dingo at St. Elizabeth Church Manhattan – October 18, 2014 (Photo Gallery)
      • Spring Dingo at St. Elizabeth Church Manhattan – May 16, 2015 (Photo Gallery)
      • Yola Walker Lobby Ceremony – June 14, 2016
        • Remarks by “47” Alumni Association Secretary Dorothy Cohler in Eulogy for Yola Walker – February 11, 2016
  • History
    • “47” Songs, Poems, and Poetry
      • “47” School We Love
      • “47” We Proudly Say
      • 47, my 47
      • Happiness Is Being A Teacher
      • How I Love “47”
      • Let Us Shine
      • Our School Cry
      • P.S. 47
      • Poet by Hinda Kasher, 2015
      • Progress of Our School – P.S. 47 ASL
      • School Memory of Deaf Singer Johnnie Ray
      • The Colors of Forty-Seven
      • The Voice
      • We Will Never Be Sorry
    • Grandfather’s Clock and Fireplace in School Lobby
      • Fireplace in School Lobby
      • Grandfather Clock in School Lobby
    • History of P.S. 47
    • History of Principals
      • Anniversary Celebration Theme “Togetherness”
    • History of School’s Name
    • J.H.S. 47 ARISTA (National Honor Society)
    • Rubella epidemic (1963-1964)
    • School and Alumni Logo and Insignia over the Years
    • School Anniversary Proclamations
    • School Colors
    • School Milestones
    • School Motto
    • School Newsletters
      • “47” Speaks
      • The Voice
    • School Physical Education
      • Farewell to our beloved physical education teacher, Arnold Allison
      • PSAL Winged Victory Medal
      • Shooting Tigers of “47” (Archery)
      • Shooting Tigers of “47” Win 2016 New York State Olympic Archery Championship
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    • In Loving Memory of Rolf S. Olsen
  • Picture of 47 Alumni Board and Officers For Bulletin 9 16
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