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THE MLS ARC
Alumni Relations Council
Alumni Relations Council (ARC)
The Alumni Relations Council (ARC) is a group of alumni who involve themselves in giving their time, talents, and treasures to support and encourage the education and mission of the Martin Luther School community.
The council suggests and strategizes activities that strengthen and support Martin Luther School students. ARC is an avid supporter of the annual golf outing, which raises funds that enhance the school experience for our students. We have established a Career Day for the students to come and listen to alumni, answer their questions, and assist in reaching their goals.
ARC also participates in the celebrations of Alumni Reunions, in which classes get to catch up and reminisce with each other. Our goal is to share how vital alumni support is and its impact on the students of Martin Luther School. Additionally, ARC provides opinions, attitudes, and resources, all recognized by the MLS Cougar community.
While the teachers have changed, the hallways through which todays’ students walk to their future have remained constant since the very first day of the opening of the Martin Luther School. If you are interested in learning more about ARC or becoming a member, please contact:
Phyllis Yee, Director of Alumni Relations – pyee@martinluthernyc.org
Carolyn Vitale – craftycarolyn618@aol.com
COLLEGE CREDIT & EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS
I have been a fan of Martin Luther for many years, first as a student there and subsequently as an alumnus. Martin Luther provides an excellent small school alternative to the NYC public school system.
I like the individualized help I receive from the teachers and I made some great friends at Martin Luther.
The teachers at MLS always go above and beyond when it comes to my education. I feel comfortable with approaching my teachers with any questions, guaranteeing that I have no reason to struggle.
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Alumni Spotlight
Walter Marable
Class of 1984
Controller – OneWall Communities
Steven Espaillat
Class of 2012
Senior HR Data & Compliance Analyst
Our November Alumni Spotlight is a beautiful story of two Alumni who graduated 28 years apart but were brought together by Martin Luther School. Walter and Steven met in the Fall of 2008 through the Student Sponsored Program (SSP), and Walter was Steven’s mentor.
Walter Marable graduated from MLS in 1984 and became an accountant for two of the largest commercial real estate owners and developers in NYC, Forest City Ratner and SL Green Realty. He is currently the Controller for OneWall Communities, an investor in residential communities located throughout the northeast region of the United States. Steven graduated from MLS in 2012 and attended St. John’s University, majoring in Finance. After graduating, he worked at TC Electric in their Accounting Department. In October 2021, he left to join his current employer, IPG. Steven’s most significant professional accomplishment was taking over the accounting department after only being employed for seven months. He persevered and exceeded everyone’s expectations, even his own.
When Walter was asked about his experience at MLS, he stated, “I transferred from Fork Union Military Academy to attended MLS for my junior/senior year of high school. From day one, I felt at home. Years later, my classmate Eric Bellamy told me he was assigned the duty of making me feel acclimated to my new school. It was a seamless transition. I met lifelong friends in Neil Wilson and Kevin Weekes, to name a few. I would later attend Syracuse University with my MLS classmate Sloane James. I was a good student and MVP of the Cross Country and Basketball teams. Those were fun times, and we made a lot of great memories. Shout out to my coaches, Paul Salerni and Carlos Gonzalez. MLS prepared me well for my next chapter, which was college. I earned two bachelor’s degrees, majoring in Economics and Accounting.” When Steven was asked about his experience at MLS, he stated, “I would summarize my MLHS experience as very positive. I had a great time in my HS tenure and made lifelong friends with whom I still keep in close contact.”
Walter was influenced by faculty members Mr. Paul Salerno, English Teacher, and Ken Bucholtz, Math teacher. They were also both his coaches. Steven was most influenced by Walter, which is why their story is so inspiring. Steven states, “I am forever appreciative of everything Walter has done for me. He is the caliber of man and professional I have always aspired to become. I am very proud to say that I used his guidance as a significant factor in my adolescence to achieve all goals I had set for myself. I feel very blessed to have met and had him as a pillar in my life. My favorite part of our relationship is that our bond did not end when my HS career did. We have always kept in contact regarding everything spanning from sports, work, and family for 14 years and counting. I am most glad that he was not only my mentor but a tremendous friend with an everlasting impact on me. That is something that holds today and always will!”
Walter shared that his best memory from MLS was finishing top ten in a regional cross-country meet at Van Cortland Park. He has run races in the park since then through the New York Road Runner’s Club. It always reminds him of that very proud moment. Steven shared that his best memory was the Walkathon his Sophomore year. Due to the inclement weather, the student body walked in the gym and had a DJ. It was a great memory that, until this day, he and his friends still talk about! As an Alum of MLS, Walter advised the student body to “Keep in mind that your years of HS help prepare you for college and beyond. Get involved with extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs. And don’t forget to make friends and have fun.” Steven’s advice to MLS students is, “Focus, work hard, but at the same time, make sure to make time to have fun! You need a healthy balance of hard work and leisure to enjoy every step of your journey!”
The Martin Luther School family is sad to announce the death of Dr. Joseph Walsh, who passed away on Thursday, January 13th, 2022.
Dr. Walsh was born on August 14th, 1933, in Queens.
Upon graduation from P.S. #93 in 1948, he was acknowledged at
Brooklyn Technical High School, from which he graduated in 1952.
In 1955 Dr. Walsh started a long relationship with Columbia University.
Columbia University presented Dr. Walsh with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Speech and a Minor in History, a Master of Arts Degree in History, and in 1979, a Doctorate in American History Education.
Dr. Walsh began working at Martin Luther High School in 1963. He taught English, World History, U.S. History, Government, and Economics at this stage. He found time to be an advisor to the school newspaper, start the History Club, chaperone trips to Washington D.C. and Williamsburg, Virginia.
Dr. Walsh became the first and only advisor of the National Honor Society through June of 1991 and served as an academic marshall for many years.
After he retired from Martin Luther High School, Dr. Walsh added another notch to his career belt in the real estate field.
Dr. Walsh continued his interest in history while serving as Vice-President of the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society and an active member of the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Dr. Walsh touched the lives of over 3,000 Martin Luther School students, and this tremendous loss has saddened the Martin Luther School community. Please keep his family and friends in
prayer during this difficult time.
