Alumni Profile













Your Name: Midge Mellen






City and State: E. Rutherford, NJ






Email Address: midge.mellen@itt.com






Occupation: GPS business manager supply chain






Spouse's First Name: was married to Nick Cancro now divorced since 1990 






Was s/he a Commack South graduate?: No






Number of Children: 2






Number of Grandchildren: 1






Hobbies:  kayaking, music, cabining, sailing






Places I've lived: Bethlehem PA, Panama City Florida, E. Rutherford NJ






After high school, I thought I would: become a physical therapist






Interesting jobs I've had since high school: all interesting: 1st job waitress and switchboard operator at modells; hairdresser at Ed and Artie's in commack; school bus driver in Huntington; now in govt sub contracting for last 20+ years






Best memory of high school:  High school was a very difficult time for me.  I leaned on my friendship with Karen Stewart.






Best memory since high school: Sailing to Nantucket with my then husband on summers that we were married






Favorite class(es): I was not involved in the whole learning experience back then






Favorite teacher(s): I wish I had one






What is something about you that might surprise your former classmates?: I am an accomplished business person, with a strong work ethic.  This is surprising after the rough start I had in HS.  I am blessed to have lived and learned despite the rough start.






Message to share with your fellow alumni:  Never give up.  Don't take things too seriously.  Forgive and love. 






When would you like to have another class get-together?: Both