In 1994, Grace Flusche (whose sons graduated in 1996 and 1997) was
looking for a way to contribute to her sons' school. She realized that
Nottingham High School had many very sucessful graduates who might be
interested in supporting the school. She coordinated a couple of
thoughtful meetings with alumni that included graduates from classes as far back 1940s.
Hetty Gingold, a Nottingham teacher and alumna, pointed out that
"What alums want is to be connected with each other and the way to do
it is to create a newsletter to connect them." Thus was the inspiration for the birth of The Nottingham Connection.
From then on Judy Gray,
the librarian at Nottingham, played a key role. By connecting with
reunion groups, she gradually built up the mailing list to 5,000 alums.
Her death in 2006 was a huge loss.
Currently, the data base is managed
by Marilyn Zaleon, '67 who also researches and edits material for the Nottingham Connection newsletter. The
layout is provided by Adam Felleman, '87. The newsletter plays the
connecting role but also draws in donations from alumni that provide
fundng for the newsletter and for teacher grants each year.
Many alumni are still involved directly and indirectly with their alma mater. Through donations of alumni, staff, and parents, a new LED sign was erected so Events and News can be displayed electronically in the front of the school. Many thanks to all who donated. Click here to view list of donors.
The newsletter, Nottingham connection, is sent out by mail once a year in April. Deadline for articles is Feb 15 each year. Please send items to nottalum@hotmail.com
