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  • December 2025: Volume 26 - Issue 3

    newHickLogoWe are reprinting Ron Wencer's article about Mary Keller, Part 2, which includes new information about a photograph on page 6, along with a fascinating footnote.  We are pleased to include another episode of Where Are They Now?, featuring Hal Blackman from the Class of 1977. We think you will find his story fascinating and helpful! Last month, we asked those who served to email us. Our webmaster created a new section under Honoring our Vets, where you will see Our Veterans' Stories. Please continue to send us your information so we can add you to this section. Or, if you are already a website member, you can create your story as a Personal Blog. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We also welcome articles and ideas from alumni; please don't hesitate to email us or write your own blog. 

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After graduation in 1961 I worked for a sales representative and HIP of Greater NY.

In 1963, I married Al Dethlefsen, who was in the Navy at the time. He was stationed in RI and we lived there for several years.

When he was sent to Vietnam, I moved back to Hicksville and when he left the Navy we moved to Medford, where I still live.

We divorced in 1975. We had three children, who are all married and I have three grandchildren.

I attended Suffolk County Community College part-time for many years and have Associate Degrees in Business Administration and Paralegal Studies. I began working for the Suffolk County Dept. of Social Services in 1974 and retired after 33 years in April 2007 as a Senior Assets Analyst.

My interests are family history research, organizing and copying old family photos, reading, film, art and music.

I did not remarry, but have been living happily with my male partner for more than 20 years.

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