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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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  • November 2025: A Mary Keller Prequel - Part 2

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    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

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    Holiday Happenings

    by Wendy Elkis Girnis
    Class of 1977

    Welcome to the Holiday Season.  When we think of December, we think of snow, celebrations, Santa, lit menorahs, and kinaras. There are many holidays taking place.  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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