Patrick Furlong

Congratulations, Preston! Aside from giving you the recognition that you deserve, almost as notable, the entry even uses "comprising" correctly. It could have been written by an ETHS grad. (The whole comprises its parts; it never is comprised of them.)

Ruth Gross

Congratulations, Preston!  Can I brag, I knew you when...?

Richard Winokur

Congratulations Preston. 

Very impressive.

Jane Henry (Andersen)

I have to say I read this Wikipedia article a few days ago before it was posted here.  I was very impressed.  My friend found an owl in South Padre Island that you must have left behind.

Arthur Hallstrom

We are working on the "Then and Now" video for the fall reunion. If you have a ETHS prom picture,  please send it to me. Tinsley Preston kept his picture which we now have and it would be fun to include a few more if they exist. Also we found a picture of Bob Bunn. He was a teacher that really got students fired up for events. Does anyone know what he said at those events? I do know he bowled with other teachers in the 4 lane bowling alley just west of the main building. All four alleys used manual pin setters. (Students.) Bunn had the  fastest ball of any teacher. The pins flew when he played.  

Rosanne Bass (Keynan)

Didn't Mr. Bunn scream, "GIMME AN 'E'. . ." and so on?

Mark Goldman

Wally Schnell did also. I can remeber the veins in his neck sticking out as he did so.

Fred Brostoff

Art Hallstrom has provided the following information about the ETHS Foundation.

• Here's a very interesting video about ETHS that will show you some of the past projects that the ETHS Foundation has made possible:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1b1EHh8oJM

• To learn more about the ETHS Foundation and how you can support ETHS, click on the following link to the ETHS Foundation website:  https://www.supporteths.org/

Vernon Neece (Neece)

Mr.Bunn's first name was Willliam.  He had a rather booming voice which earned him the facetious nickname "Whispering Willie".

Jerrilynn Engeln (McCabe)

I have just completed my first book, "Who Cares?" by Lynn Engeln. It's a true story of my nursing career and the last 5 years of challenges as a patient on the other side of the computer.  I wrote it from memory, waking up in the middle of the night and just writing.  It was for my sanity most of all and getting it all on paper was and is a healing experience for me.  During those years, Jack had declining Dementia and did his best to help me.  I was alone to fight my battles with the medical profession and now feel vindicated. A few names are mentioned, but the doctors need no names.  I am a survivor and this is a testament to my resilience to keep living the best life I can.

BOOK COVER:

TEXT ON BACK OF BOOK COVER:

In this powerful and candid memoir, Lynn-an outspoken, sharp-witted nurse who knows the medical system from the inside out-invites readers into her gripping journey from injury and insult to righteous fury and hard-won triumph.

Drawn from years of raw, therapeutic journal entries, her story exposes the pitfalls of modern healthcare, from age and gender bias to the growing disconnect created by screen-bound providers. With unflinching honesty, fierce self- advocacy, and a biting sense of humor, she confronts flawed diagnoses, celebrates the rare practitioners who truly listen, and champions those who can't speak for themselves. Intense, eye-opening, and unexpectedly uplifting, this book is a call to reclaim genuine patient-centered care-and a must-read for anyone navigating today's medical maze.

Frank Zeman

Bravo Lynn - Required Reading for all in the Medical Profession. What can be done to make that happen?

Wendy (Wynn) Garber

I would like to add my congratulations to Preston for his singular accomplishment in establishing a museum and now inclusion in Wikipedia. Impressive!

I'd also like to congratulate Jerrilynn on completing her first book. That's quite an achievement and the subject matter - taking on the healthcare system when it fails you - is the best way to initiate change - for the better. 

Mark Goodman

Jerri,

Congratulations on your book. From past conversations, I know that this involved a major commitment on your part and was based on personal knowledge and experience. Wishing you the best of success.

Mark

Susan Spiegel (Pastin)

Sounds like you wrote a worthy expose!  Good for you, and I hope it becomes the best seller!

Jerrilynn Engeln (McCabe)

Thank you for your positive responses to my book, "Who Cares?"  My book tour was a week in the hospital.  I had my editor's copy on my overbed table.  I sold 10 books, even a doctor said he bought a copy!  May the word get out there and my purpose was never to make money1 just to speak the truth!. 

Jack Hayes

I just ordered a copy from Amazon.  I'm looking forward to reading it. The title is a great double entendre!

Jack

Preston Cook

Just purchased four copies of Jerri's book on Amazon.  One for each of two nurse stepdaughters and two nurse step granddaughters.

Jerrilynn Engeln (McCabe)

Thank you Preston for supporting my nook. "Who Cares? By Lynn Engeln was a story that needed to be told.  Wish I had your expertise to get the message to someone who really make a difference.  A friend of mine, as a former college professor, said it should be every medical and nursing student out there.  

Stephen Bruhn

Jerri, Carol and I also purchased a copy of your book.  Next time we are in Orland Park we shuld meet for lunch.

Jane Henry (Andersen)

Just purchased a copy Jerri.  Can't wait.  

Jerrilynn Engeln (McCabe)

Thanks, Jane

No lawyer would touch it!  That's why I had to write it!

Jane Henry (Andersen)

Well Jerri, I guess you won't be able to say that anymore.  As soon as I get your book, I, a practicing attorney, will touch the book.  

Ruth Roberts

Thank you, Karen, for posting the article about the Dewey School play.  The photo of the auditorium stage brought back some memories of classes we had there.  And I remember exploring behind the curtains at the back of the stage when the auditorium was empty and being amazed by all the strange stuff back there.

Fred Brostoff

The mini-reunion for ETHS Class of '64 classmates in Arizona (the 2026 Dinner in the Desert) was held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at the home of Mark & Dale Goldman in Cave Creek, AZ.  Here's a photo of the Wildkit group at the event.

Left to right:  Helene (Babs Drew) Spero, Suzi (Schor) Revill, Mark Goldman, Hank Gideon, Fred Brostoff, Arlene (Avery) Burke, Phil Kaplan 

Jerrilynn Engeln (McCabe)

What great gathering!  Got to do it while we can!  Fun to be together!  Age doesn't matter with friends1