Some R-UTN email blasts are being rejected, and we are looking into the problem.
To be sure our emails get to you, and do not get marked as JUNK, please put our email address into your address books as a favorite – retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com
R-UTN
Sad News
Joyce Flick, a retired UTN member, passed away on August 26 in Delray, Florida, at the age of 95. Joyce, a Special Education specialist, taught special education, served as an assistant principal between Pulaski and Fifth Avenue schools, and held the position of Director of Pupil Services. She is survived by her children Kiki, George, and Jon, as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Richard.
Long-time sailing enthusiasts, Joyce and Richard made the most of their retirement years sailing in Huntington Bay and Long Island Sound, before making their new home in Delray Beach. They also enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling to area competitions.
R-UTN members who have memories of Joyce they wish to share, can email retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com. Please write Website Memories as the subject, and include your name and former school.
Happy News
The R-UTN is an organization of retired educators, and as such we know that posting memorial announcements is and important part of our website’s mission. We also want to be able to share Happy News from our members.
We are delighted to share that 2024 Retirees, Marie Michalopoulos-Warren and Dana Warren are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Andrew, a Northport HS graduate. Andrew and Tori are busily planning a November 2026 wedding.
Sad News
Peter Zvokel, brother of Retired Dickinson Avenue teacher Toni Dunican, passed away on July 26 at the age of 72. Services on Wednesday, July 30 from 2:00–5:00 p.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m. at Nolan Funeral Home. A private cremation will follow.
Membership Forms & Newsletter Are Ready!
It is once again time to submit your yearly R-UTN Membership Form. The Membership Form, and the August Newsletter, are ready to download by clicking the buttons in the righthand column. You can also wait for a copy of the Membership Form to arrive by USPS mail. Payment by check or Zelle (click for Zelle instructions). Be sure to read the letter from the R-UTN Executive Board – it contains pertinent information. Download a copy here.