James Helfgott:
CLASS OF 1969
Union High SchoolClass of 1969
Union, NJ
James's Story
A complete "goof" in High School. Only gained my confidence when I left high school,becoming a social reforming activist during the early 70's.
Volunteering in the Peace corps and living out a dream fantasy in the South Pacific, living with the natives for three years. Adopted into the "tribe" I went native, living as a spear fisherman and teacher. I used my survival skills as an Outward Bound survival instructor and traveled the world.
Ended up in Isr...Expand for more
ael and found my true identity. Spent two years as as soldier of fortune in a crack IDF Brigade, with one year in Lebanon and eventually meeting my wife; an Israeli Sergeant first class. I have been taking orders from her ever since and love every minute of it. Two great kids later and still managing to have excitement in my life.
Still travel and create documentary educational films and working as an administrator in the Newark Public Schools. Life is good!
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