This Month's Featured Articles

September 2021: Definitely Not Dressed to Kill

Definitely Not Dressed to Kill

"Had I anticipated parading through any part of Brooklyn in my underwear, I might have not chosen my pale blue boxer shorts. But there I was, wearing only leather loafers, dark ankle-length socks, and broadcloth boxers. To complete my ludicrous ensemble, a bright yellow motorcycle helmet hung from my arm, like a flower basket. It was filled with socket wrenches. This was how it had been ordained I would meet my fate."

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November 2025: A Mary Keller Prequel - Part 2

Introduction

Last month’s Hixnews recounted how Hicksville nurse Mary Keller, who would later serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War I, crossed the Atlantic in September 1914. Bound for Belgrade, then under bombardment, she was part of a medical team that would create an American Red Cross Hospital to treat wartime casualties. Developments in Europe interrupted their journey, and as October began, the team found itself shipless in Athens.

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Holiday Happenings

Holiday Happenings

by Wendy Elkis Girnis

Class of 1977

Welcome to the Holiday Season.  When we think of November and December, we think of snow, celebrations, Santa, lit menorahs, and kinaras. There are many holidays taking place during these months.  There are also many festivities and celebrations taking place in and around Hicksville.  Let’s mark down some of these in our calendars. 

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