Hmmm, much has happened in the past year. Even more has transpired since 1725, if you get my drift. The weather in Los Angeles has been getting hotter than a pistol in full heat. Lately, I've been remembering my illustrious past with a friend from Hawaii. Never having been there, its been a real pleasure to speak with someone whom I knew in Cleveland, Ohio many moons ago. Too many seasons have come and gone. It seems like we're still playing seasonal sports. Basketball came and went. The track circuit is roaring in Europe if not in the United States. I wish, if I still knew how to wish, that my shalt, otherwise known as my Alfa Romeo, was still parked in the garage with my best dogs ready to roll.
cat
How do you like that? An old nickname that you'll hear more about in the near future.
Samoht Kcinep Rowlf is still on the prowl after a long but fruitful absence. Stay tuned, many blessings and may the Devils take the rest.
IN CONSIDERATION OF LEE WALCZUK OF WALCZUK ANIMATION THEATRE - HAWAII
"Us UCLA Bruins Have to look out for one another. No one else will."
www.leemichael@walczuk.com
RETROSPECTIVE NOTES:
aloha cat,
thank you for reconnecting.......
i use a sony pd 170 and final cut with a mac.
ucla inspired me as a documentarian and i love the short film format.
lmw
aloha Lee,
I've been writing a lot. I hope to publish my creative work around 2009. I had been keeping in touch with Gordon Parks in New York; unfortunately, he passed on March 7, 2006. I still keep in touch with Charles Burnett. Burnett also graduated from UCLA during the time that you were there.
I looked at your website. It is an incredibly beautiful place. I know that it is nice to work with members of your own family.
I think that I played basketball with your younger brother just prior to me attending Cathedral Latin School for Boys in Cleveland, Ohio. Both of us played in the All Star game way back when.
I didn't realize that you were such a master puppeteer. I learned that from reviewing your site the last time.
Mahalo Lee! You are dynamite, as usual, with everything that you've accomplished throughout your life.
In Memory of Mr. Gordon Parks November 30, 1912 - March 7, 2006 Fort Scott, Kansas - New York, New York and citizen of the world.
Yes. Gordon Parks was very inspirational. I just bought 3 of his books: "Half Past Autumn" that he autographed for me a few years ago, "Voices in the Mirror" and "A Hungry Heart." He wanted me to see him whenever I came to New York; unfortunately, I hadn't seen him since 1975 when we finished his film "Leadbelly," in Austin, Texas. I would call him from time to time as the years passed.
The name Jerry Bagger does sound familiar but I can't place the face. Charles knows Merl Schriebman. He suggested that I contact him a few years ago about becoming an editing teacher for the film students at UCLA. I never called Merl about it. I'm focusing on my own creative work.
I didn't know that your dad taught at Latin. I do know that he really trained you fantastically well as an athlete at Gesu in Cleveland, Ohio. You raced against our fastest runner, Mike Morgan, and left him in the dust in both the long and short distances. At first, Mike beat you, then over the summer you addressed yourself to the conditioning aspect of sport and you literally blew away your competition. I was part of St. Al's 440 yard relay team which ran in the Knights of Columbus Indoor Track Meet. We came in 1st place my senior year (8th grade) at St. Aloysius. I ran the 2nd leg of the relay. Bob Baker, my best friend, ran the first leg, I ran the 2nd leg, Billy Matlock ran 3rd and Mike ran anchor. I believe that you ran anchor for Gesu. I still have a picture somewhere of our team. The Cleveland Plain Dealer or the Diocesan newspaper ran our photos. This was the first time in 40 years that St. Al's had taken first place in that relay.
I played basketball, baseball, football and track at St. Al's. At Cathedral Latin, I played football for the freshman and JV team. My position was right halfback and left cornerback at St. Aloysius. We had one loss and that was to St. Ann's. Pete Titus was the quarterback. Jimmy Betts, who attended Univ. of Michigan was our quarterback. Matlock played left halfback. Our freshman year @ Latin we were undefeated in football.
I believe that you transferred to St. Edwards at some point. When my family moved to LA on 16 November, 1963, exactly one week before the death of President John F. Kennedy, I remember reading a Plain Dealer article about how many points you had scored. I think that you were the most prolific scorer in Cleveland basketball history.
I also remember that you and your father offered to let Mike Morgan train at your home gym in Cleveland. He never took you and your family up on the offer. I guess he was surprised by his losses after initially coming in first place all the time.
I played Lighweight "A" basketball for St. Al's. After the 3rd game, the coach Mr. Banks, put me in and I was a whirlwind. I intercepted passes, got rebounds, totally interrupted the flow of the other team's offense and defense. I was a perpetual motion, non-stop player. The only thing that I couldn't do was score. At most, I scored 4 points in one game. I was made the team captain and I was chosen for the All Star game in basketball that was held at Cathedral Latin.
Subsequently, Latin gave me a 4 year academic scholarship.
I tutor Korean children in English. The lady that I work for wants to take a Hawaiian vacation along with the kids. I don't know how serious she is, but this was mentioned as a possibility. Now that I know you have a Suite, I'll mention it to her when it becomes more than an expressed wish.
The photos look powerful. I didn't know that you were a dynamite actor as well as a filmmaker, father and athlete.
I have a nephew who is extremely fast and loves basketball. He wants to attend UCLA or Stanford. His grades are top notch. What advice would you give him about conditioning for track and basketball. His aunt is Diane Williams. She ran track for the United States with and against Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay. He knows how to score and is a team player. He was recently selected to attend a Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. His name is Eli, aka "Candyman." He intends to be a point guard. He has plenty of time to prepare. He is entering the 6th grade & he lives near Paradise, CA. He plays for an AAU team. He won't be very tall. When he finishes growing, he'll be about 5 ft. 8 in. if he is lucky. He's aiming for 6 feet. Aren't kids funny? Any suggestions for a training routine for both basketball and track?
This is a portrait that my artist sister, YD NIXON drew from a photograph of me. I no longer have the beard and my hair is whiter or grayer.
I've been writing a lot. I hope to publish my creative work around 2009. I had been keeping in touch with Gordon Parks in New York; unfortunately, he passed a few months ago. I still keep in touch with Charles Burnett. Burnett also graduated from UCLA during the time that you were there.
I looked at the website. It is an incredibly beautiful place. I know that it is nice to work with members of your own family.
I think that I played basketball with your younger brother just prior to me attending Cathedral Latin School for Boys in Cleveland, Ohio. Both of us played in the All Star game way back when.
I didn't realize that you were such a master puppeteer. I learned that from reviewing your site the last time.
Mahalo Lee! You are dynamite, as usual, with everything that you've accomplished throughout your life.
My junior high school years flew by very fast. I believe that the last three years in John Burroughs hve been a great, momentous experience. Different from elementary, I made closer friendships with others. I became more involved in school activities, and I tried harder to improve my academic skills. By the eighth grade, the school and everyone around me became part of a family. It wasn’t a simple task in achieving the greatest out of the school; but, on the other hand, middle school has made a powerful influence in my life as a student.
It was like entering a whole new world when I first walked into John Burroughs Middle School. That was how I felt three years ago. I was nervous, but ready to take on the challenge ahead. I grew accustomed to middle school faster than I thought. I made a group of new friends in just a week. In addition, I had kind teachers with whom I felt comfortable. However, I realized then, that we can no longer act like babies. I had to be more responsible and organized. I had to be well-prepared for every classroom and do what I was expected to do as a student.
In no time, everyone, including me, grew to become young adults. In just a year, our physical appearance changed. Everyone grew taller and no one acted like the way they used to in elementary. The school knew that the students were capable of taking up more challenges. In 7th grade, we were assigned six different teachers including an elective. I was given the opportunity to take a class of my choice for the 6th period. I decided to take drama for the 1st semester and art for the 2nd. The elective courses allowed me to get involved in school activities while learning valuable lessons. In eighth grade, I took Spanish. For the second semester I wanted to try something new, so I tried taking Service. I wanted to help the school by being a teacher’s aide in the library. It has been a new experience. I took on more responsibility by keeping all the books organized and helping the students in the lower grades. In this way, I got to become closer with the students and school teachers. I learned more about what was going on around the school, how how the staff try their best to be good to the students. The last three years in middle school was a great experience that will never be forgotten.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BY EETSE B.
Middle school has taught me many things about life and knowledge. While I attended middle school, I have made new friends, and I even met new teachers. Middle school has given me new experiences such as dances, sleepovers, and other events. When I attended P+++ Private School for the first time, I hated it because I wanted to go to the same school as my friends. But, as time passed, I began to like the school. I even studied very hard and got straight A’s. This made me the top student of my class. However, I wasn’t really active at that time. During 7th grade, I began to make close friendships, and I studied well. I began to be more talkative with my friends, but I was still too quiet in class. Finally, in the 8th grade, I changed my appearance a lot. Instead of wearing glasses and putting my hair into a ponytail, I walked to school with my hair down and with my contact lenses on. Everyone was surprised at me. That was the time I began to be even louder and more open with my friends and teachers. I started getting in trouble in class and I gradually got bad grades. Since it was my last year, I went to events such as dances and sleepovers, so that I could have new experiences that would be unforgettable. Even though I had good times at school, I had problems. My grades dissatisfied my parents, and I became depressed ever since January. I started thinking more about my life. Also, I began to play tennis and became more active than before. After I graduated from P+++ Private School, I’ve had many good memories and only a few regrets. One of the major things that I regretted was my lack of participation in sports. I wanted to become active in sports and school events. However, I still have an opportunity to do things that I couldn’t do in middle school. Although I will miss my friends and teachers, I know that I have to move on in my life and try to reach my goals.
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FOURTH OF JULY
UNITED STATES
Hmmm, much has happened in the past year. Even more has transpired since 1725, if you get my drift. The weather in Los Angeles has been getting hotter than a pistol in full heat. Lately, I've been remembering my illustrious past with a friend from Hawaii. Never having been there, its been a real pleasure to speak with someone whom I knew in Cleveland, Ohio many moons ago. Too many seasons have come and gone. It seems like we're still playing seasonal sports. Basketball came and went. The track circuit is roaring in Europe if not in the United States. I wish, if I still knew how to wish, that my shalt, otherwise known as my Alfa Romeo, was still parked in the garage with my best dogs ready to roll.
cat
How do you like that? An old nickname that you'll hear more about in the near future.
Samoht Kcinep Rowlf is still on the prowl after a long but fruitful absence. Stay tuned, many blessings and may the Devils take the rest.
Los Angeles, Hollywood in fact
7/4/06 Fourth of July. Remember that.
8:17 am.
IN CONSIDERATION OF LEE WALCZUK OF WALCZUK ANIMATION THEATRE - HAWAII
"Us UCLA Bruins Have to look out for one another. No one else will."
www.leemichael@walczuk.com
RETROSPECTIVE NOTES:
aloha cat,
thank you for reconnecting.......
i use a sony pd 170 and final cut with a mac.
ucla inspired me as a documentarian and i love the short film format.
lmw
aloha Lee,
I've been writing a lot. I hope to publish my creative work
around 2009. I had been keeping in touch with Gordon
Parks in New York; unfortunately, he passed on March 7, 2006. I still keep in touch with Charles Burnett. Burnett also
graduated from UCLA during the time that you were there.
I looked at your website. It is an incredibly beautiful place.
I know that it is nice to work with members of your own family.
I think that I played basketball with your younger brother just
prior to me attending Cathedral Latin School for Boys in
Cleveland, Ohio. Both of us played in the All Star game way
back when.
I didn't realize that you were such a master puppeteer.
I learned that from reviewing your site the last time.
Mahalo Lee! You are dynamite, as usual, with everything
that you've accomplished throughout your life.
In Memory of Mr. Gordon Parks
November 30, 1912 - March 7, 2006
Fort Scott, Kansas - New York, New York
and citizen of the world.
Yes. Gordon Parks was very inspirational. I just bought 3 of his books: "Half Past Autumn" that he autographed for me a few years ago, "Voices in the Mirror" and "A Hungry Heart."
He wanted me to see him whenever I came to New York; unfortunately,
I hadn't seen him since 1975 when we finished his film "Leadbelly," in
Austin, Texas. I would call him from time to time as the years passed.
The name Jerry Bagger does sound familiar but I can't place the face.
Charles knows Merl Schriebman. He suggested that I contact him a few
years ago about becoming an editing teacher for the film students at UCLA. I never
called Merl about it. I'm focusing on my own creative work.
I didn't know that your dad taught at Latin. I do know that he really
trained you fantastically well as an athlete at Gesu in Cleveland, Ohio. You raced against
our fastest runner, Mike Morgan, and left him in the dust in both the long
and short distances. At first, Mike beat you, then over the summer you
addressed yourself to the conditioning aspect of sport and you literally
blew away your competition. I was part of St. Al's 440 yard relay team
which ran in the Knights of Columbus Indoor Track Meet. We came in 1st place
my senior year (8th grade) at St. Aloysius. I ran the 2nd leg of the relay.
Bob Baker, my best friend, ran the first leg, I ran the 2nd leg, Billy Matlock ran 3rd and
Mike ran anchor. I believe that you ran anchor for Gesu. I still have a
picture somewhere of our team. The Cleveland Plain Dealer or the Diocesan newspaper ran our photos. This was
the first time in 40 years that St. Al's had taken first place in that relay.
I played basketball, baseball, football and track at St. Al's.
At Cathedral Latin, I played football for the freshman and JV team. My position was right halfback and left cornerback at St. Aloysius. We had one loss and that was to St. Ann's. Pete Titus was the quarterback. Jimmy Betts, who attended Univ. of Michigan was our quarterback. Matlock played left halfback.
Our freshman year @ Latin we were undefeated in football.
I believe that you transferred to St. Edwards at some point. When my
family moved to LA on 16 November, 1963, exactly one week before the death of President John F. Kennedy, I remember reading a
Plain Dealer article about how many points you had scored. I think
that you were the most prolific scorer in Cleveland basketball history.
I also remember that you and your father offered to let Mike Morgan
train at your home gym in Cleveland. He never took you and your
family up on the offer. I guess he was surprised by his losses after
initially coming in first place all the time.
I played Lighweight "A" basketball for St. Al's. After the 3rd game, the coach
Mr. Banks, put me in and I was a whirlwind. I intercepted passes, got rebounds, totally interrupted the flow of the other team's offense and defense. I was a perpetual motion, non-stop player.
The only thing that I couldn't do was score. At most, I scored 4 points
in one game. I was made the team captain and I was chosen for the
All Star game in basketball that was held at Cathedral Latin.
Subsequently, Latin gave me a 4 year academic scholarship.
I tutor Korean children in English. The lady that I work for wants to take a Hawaiian vacation
along with the kids. I don't know how serious she is, but this was mentioned as a possibility.
Now that I know you have a Suite, I'll mention it to her when it becomes more than an expressed wish.
The photos look powerful. I didn't know that you were a dynamite actor as well as a filmmaker, father and athlete.
I have a nephew who is extremely fast and loves basketball. He wants to attend UCLA or Stanford. His grades are top notch.
What advice would you give him about conditioning for track and basketball. His aunt is Diane Williams. She ran track for the
United States with and against Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay. He knows how to score and is a team
player. He was recently selected to attend a Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. His name is Eli, aka "Candyman." He intends
to be a point guard. He has plenty of time to prepare. He is entering the 6th grade & he lives near Paradise, CA.
He plays for an AAU team. He won't be very tall. When he finishes growing, he'll be about 5 ft. 8 in. if he is lucky. He's aiming for 6 feet. Aren't kids funny? Any suggestions
for a training routine for both basketball and track?
This is a portrait that my artist sister, YD NIXON drew from a photograph of me. I no longer have the beard and my hair is whiter or grayer.
I've been writing a lot. I hope to publish my creative work
around 2009. I had been keeping in touch with Gordon
Parks in New York; unfortunately, he passed a few months
ago. I still keep in touch with Charles Burnett. Burnett also
graduated from UCLA during the time that you were there.
I looked at the website. It is an incredibly beautiful place.
I know that it is nice to work with members of your own family.
I think that I played basketball with your younger brother just
prior to me attending Cathedral Latin School for Boys in
Cleveland, Ohio. Both of us played in the All Star game way
back when.
I didn't realize that you were such a master puppeteer.
I learned that from reviewing your site the last time.
Mahalo Lee! You are dynamite, as usual, with everything
that you've accomplished throughout your life.
Blessings to you and your family,
Samoht Kcinep Rowlf
MIDDLE SCHOOL BY EUN. HYE C.
My junior high school years flew by very fast. I believe that the last three years in John Burroughs hve been a great, momentous experience. Different from elementary, I made closer friendships with others. I became more involved in school activities, and I tried harder to improve my academic skills. By the eighth grade, the school and everyone around me became part of a family. It wasn’t a simple task in achieving the greatest out of the school; but, on the other hand, middle school has made a powerful influence in my life as a student.
It was like entering a whole new world when I first walked into John Burroughs Middle School. That was how I felt three years ago. I was nervous, but ready to take on the challenge ahead. I grew accustomed to middle school faster than I thought. I made a group of new friends in just a week. In addition, I had kind teachers with whom I felt comfortable. However, I realized then, that we can no longer act like babies. I had to be more responsible and organized. I had to be well-prepared for every classroom and do what I was expected to do as a student.
In no time, everyone, including me, grew to become young adults. In just a year, our physical appearance changed. Everyone grew taller and no one acted like the way they used to in elementary. The school knew that the students were capable of taking up more challenges. In 7th grade, we were assigned six different teachers including an elective. I was given the opportunity to take a class of my choice for the 6th period. I decided to take drama for the 1st semester and art for the 2nd. The elective courses allowed me to get involved in school activities while learning valuable lessons. In eighth grade, I took Spanish. For the second semester I wanted to try something new, so I tried taking Service. I wanted to help the school by being a teacher’s aide in the library. It has been a new experience. I took on more responsibility by keeping all the books organized and helping the students in the lower grades. In this way, I got to become closer with the students and school teachers. I learned more about what was going on around the school, how how the staff try their best to be good to the students. The last three years in middle school was a great experience that will never be forgotten.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BY EETSE B.
Middle school has taught me many things about life and knowledge. While I attended middle school, I have made new friends, and I even met new teachers. Middle school has given me new experiences such as dances, sleepovers, and other events.
When I attended P+++ Private School for the first time, I hated it because I wanted to go to the same school as my friends. But, as time passed, I began to like the school. I even studied very hard and got straight A’s. This made me the top student of my class. However, I wasn’t really active at that time.
During 7th grade, I began to make close friendships, and I studied well. I began to be more talkative with my friends, but I was still too quiet in class.
Finally, in the 8th grade, I changed my appearance a lot. Instead of wearing glasses and putting my hair into a ponytail, I walked to school with my hair down and with my contact lenses on. Everyone was surprised at me. That was the time I began to be even louder and more open with my friends and teachers. I started getting in trouble in class and I gradually got bad grades. Since it was my last year, I went to events such as dances and sleepovers, so that I could have new experiences that would be unforgettable. Even though I had good times at school, I had problems. My grades dissatisfied my parents, and I became depressed ever since January. I started thinking more about my life. Also, I began to play tennis and became more active than before.
After I graduated from P+++ Private School, I’ve had many good memories and only a few regrets. One of the major things that I regretted was my lack of participation in sports. I wanted to become active in sports and school events. However, I still have an opportunity to do things that I couldn’t do in middle school. Although I will miss my friends and teachers, I know that I have to move on in my life and try to reach my goals.
Samoht
Los Angeles 7/8/06 12:54 am.
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