Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees

Ellen Freidin was born and raised in South Florida, went to public schools, and, but for four years away at college, has lived there her whole life. In the sixth grade, she won her school essay contest on "What Democracy Means to Me."

Before entering law school, she worked for four years as a political campaign manager and legislative aide. Since graduating from Law School in 1978, she has always been involved in politics — especially in developing policy to improve our state. She served on the 1998 Florida Constitution Revision Commission and was responsible for the amendment establishing equality of rights for women and men. She led the Florida Bar Gender Equality committee from 1991 to 1995. In 2006, she took up the cause of ending gerrymandering in Florida and led that effort until its successful conclusion in 2016.

Freidin has been married for 50 years to Miami lawyer Philip Freidin and their two children, Allison and Jonathan, are both lawyers in Miami.

--bio from www.tedxjacksonville.com/talks/ellen-freidin/

Born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida, Goodkind, 85, now lives in the Avery Creek area with his wife of 34 years, Caroline Goodkind. He attended public schools in Miami and then earned a four-year scholarship to the University of Miami, where he graduated in 1955 with a degree in industrial engineering. Goodkind served the United States Air Force after that, flying B-47 jet bombers for the Strategic Air Command. He then joined the Martin-Marietta Co., where he worked on the MACE and Titan I and II missile programs.

Heeding President John F. Kennedy's call to put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s, NASA had begun its space program in the late 1950s, and in the early '60s it was in full swing. By the time Goodkind joined Martin-Marietta, the Gemini program was ongoing, and he became the mission monitor for the company's Gemini program.

In 1962 he was in NASA’s blockhouse when astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Goodkind also was integrally involved in the Gemini VI and VII missions, which included the first rendezvous of space capsule, a maneuver that would be critical in a moon landing.

A decade later, he had become good friends with astronaut Gus Grissom, who was part of the Apollo space program. Grissom had extensive training on flying the Lunar Excursion Module, often called the LEM, designed to land on the moon. Grissom encouraged Goodkind to shift to the Apollo program, as the astronaut felt they needed more experienced people to keep the program on track. Married to his first wife at the time and the father of four children, Goodkind was slated for a move the West Coast, where Martin-Marietta wanted him to work on a different project. "Two weeks later, (Grissom) died in the fire," Goodkind said. "After that, I said to my first wife, ‘I’ve got to do this.’"

Goodkind made the switch to the Grumman Corp. in the fall of 1968, becoming the Spacecraft Test Manager for the Apollo 11 LM-5, code named "The Eagle." As the Spacecraft Test Manager, Goodkind had to oversee scores of tests on the craft to ensure it could safely shuttle astronauts from the orbiting command module to the moon’s surface and then back to the spacecraft. After Apollo 13, Goodkind returned to the Martin-Marietta Co., working on the Skylab program as an operations manager from 1973-75. He also worked on the space shuttle program, in the external tank program.

By 1981, Goodkind had moved to Denver. He left the shuttle program because he felt they were "pushing schedule over safety." By January 1986, when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after blastoff, killing all seven astronauts on board, Goodkind had left the aerospace industry and was working as a science consultant for ABC News.

--Bio from John Boyle, Citizen Times

Since the honor and excitement of being included among the amazing MBSHS alumni in its Hall of Fame, life has seemed more calm and predictable, but still really good. At work, even part time, we've been busy practicing how to diagnose, treat, and protect ourselves and others from infections due to Ebola and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, two emerging infectious diseases. At the same time, I took care of a young woman with a once lethal illness that was most prevalent a century ago, puerperal or childbed fever. Fortunately, with contemporary drug treatment she made a full recovery. I love what I do.

In our community, I still serve on the Jewish Federation Board and attended the General Assembly in Washington where we were addressed by Justices Kagan and Brier, and by Vice President Biden. I've testified before Utah House and Senate Committees in support of expanded Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Alas, Utah remains one of the hold out states. We'll try again in January. I've also taught an Osher Adult Learning class called Medical Ethics in the Media, in the Courts, and at the Bedside.

For fun we've been to the Aspen Ideas Festival where we heard from experts in media, politics, science, and the arts including David Brooks, Aaron Sorkin, and Hillary Clinton. We had a great visit to Panama from caves to Canal and probably our most rewarding and exotic bird watching ever.

Julie has persuaded me to join her in a daily exercise program at a senior center and gym we walk to. In return she's joined me on some beautiful bike trails here and in Park City. We hope to get back to see friends in Miami Beach again soon.

Marty Lurie is the pre and post game weekend radio host on KNBR 680 the flagship home of the three time World Champion San Francisco Giants. Proudly received his third world-series ring this season. Host of the San Francisco Giants monthly Baseball Forum at ATT Park with recent guests Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda and long time National League umpire Ed Montague. Board Member of Cooperstown SF, a private exhibit displaying memorabilia of Hall of Fame players. Chosen by Willie Mays as his designated interviewer during the great number 24's speaking engagements.

Bob Magoon, born Robert Cornelius Magoon on April 4th, 1934 in New York, spent most of his life in Florida as his family moved there when he was only 3 months old. He attended North Beach Elementary School as well as Florida Military Academy in St. Petersburg. At Military School he was made Captain of one of the Companies. He went on to attend Junior and Senior High at Miami Beach High School and graduated Class of 1951. During his school years he played Varsity Football and ran on the Track Team. Bob had been watching the Typhoons play since he was a little boy as his uncle was on the team’s medical staff.

After High school he attended the University of Florida and played intramural sports. He graduated in 1955. About 20 years later he received "The Distinguished Alumni Award" from the University. An award given yearly to those involved in many activities. Bob was honored on stage surrounded by his professors at graduation.

He went on to attend Medical School at the University of Miami and graduated in 1959. He completed his internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1960. And in 1962 he completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Harlem Eye and Ear Hospital in New York. During his residency he wrote several papers one of which won an Award for Outstanding Paper on Glaucoma given by the New York Academy of Medicine. Prior to his residency he attended a Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology at Colby College in Maine. After his residency he did a Fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Dr. Magoon married his first wife during his fellowship and together they had 2 children, a boy and a girl.

In 1963 Dr. Magoon went into private practice and became a respected Eye Surgeon of great and delicate skill. He taught at Jackson Memorial Hospital and was nominated Chairman of Ophthalmology Department at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Magoon was one of three ophthalmologists in the country chosen to do implants for cataract surgery.

During his years in private practice, Dr. Magoon was looking for a way to relieve the tensions of his workday. After trying several gentle games, one being fishing, Dr. Magoon settled on offshore powerboat racing. To many this may seem a strange choice for someone seeking peace of mind, but for Dr. Magoon it paid off.

During his years on the circuit he was considered one of the most talented Ocean Racers of all time. He won 5 National Championships between 1968 and 1973. He did not compete in the world circuit of racing, instead choose to just race in the US, but always was in fierce competition with his European co racers. He would beat many of the Europeans when they traveled to the US for races and Dr. Magoon would race and beat them in the Bahamas. He never felt he had enough time to travel to Europe and compete. It would mean leaving his patients. He won numerous races in style, won more offshore powerboat races than any driver, and won more points in a single year than any driver in history of Powerboat Racing. In 1973 he was voted "Medical Sportsman of the Year".

Many competitors and spectators will have fond memories of races Bob competed in. There is a story of a competitor’s boat crashing into the officials’ boat in an attempt to make too tight a turn around. Bob slowed down called "Anyone hurt?". "Yes" the official yelled, "my wife". Bob could not turn his boat along side safely so he jumped overboard and started swimming towards the officials’ boat. The woman was now screaming hysterically "help I cannot swim, we are sinking, save me". Magoon swam over, called for help, made sure the boat was not sinking, comforted her, swam back to his boat, finished the course and came in fifth.

Afterwards he said; "If you compete, you like to win. But I am a Dr. first, and it is my duty to help." He credited his success in boating to the exact science of his profession. "Eye surgery is exact, delicate and disciplined; I try to carry that over into my boat racing. Planning makes the difference between success and failure."

Richard C. Milstein concentrates his practice on complex, not so complex, and high conflict trust, probate, estate, and guardianship litigation and administration, and family law matters. With Richard’s over four decades of experience in these areas, he ably assists clients and members of families, whether related or not, with resolution of their issues in a caring and sensitive manner.

In addition to litigation and administration services, Richard provides life and estate planning advice to moderate and high net worth individuals and families concentrating his practice on innovative planning solutions for alternative families and same sex couples. One other area of special interest is his representation of the vulnerable in our community – children, the elderly, and those who are marginalized. Richard is Certified Mediator by the Florida Bar Board of Certification.

Richard is a past president of the Miami Dade Bar and a former chair of the Probate Committee and has served on the Board of the Miami Dade Bar for multiple years. Throughout his career he has been involved in numerous other organizations on a national, state, and local level, including the American Bar Association on the House of Delegates and more recently on the Commission on Law and Aging; the Florida Bar as the chair of the Council of Sections, on the Real Property and Probate Section (having served on many committees and leadership roles) and the Elder Law Section (past chair and legislative chair for many years). He is a fellow of the American College and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and been a representative on three national think tanks dealing with the issues of guardianship and the development of legislation and protocols in various states. Richard is a frequent lecturer on the issues in which he practices and on ethics and professionalism and is sought after to speak in all geographic areas.

A renowned champion for equal justice and pro bono legal services, Richard is the 2019 recipient of The Florida Bar Foundation’s Medal of Honor. Other honors include the Dade County Bar Association’s Legacy Award, the Tobias Simon Pro Bono Services Award presented by the Florida Supreme Court, as well as other national and state recognitions. In his honor, The Dade County Bar Association established an award designated the "Richard C. Milstein Award of Excellence."

Richard, outside of the practice of law, is involved in a diversified interests in the community. He currently serves as the chair of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and has been involved in the cultural community since the inception of his practice. Richard is a former chair of the Miami Foundation and of Inter Professional Council, formerly a board member of SAVE, founding president of Bet Shira Congregation, and member of the Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs Council and of the Independent Review Panel.

--bio from akerman.com law site

This article appeared in the alumni magazine, Berklee Today, Fall 2001 by Mark Small.

Many people have claimed that a song changed their lives, but for Eve Nelson a song changed her point of view and raised her stature in the music business. The song, titled "I Know You By Heart," is one that she cowrote with Diane Scanlon in about half an hour. The two felt it was a strong song, but that it would probably never be covered by anyone. So it came as a surprise when the tune became a big seller in England last spring.

"I thought no one would record it," said Nelson. "It is the opposite of what sells in the music business. It's pretty deep—not the typical pop song. Eva Cassidy, an independent artist, recorded it and sold around 9,000 records on her own. Then an English company called Blix Street Records released it and promoted it over there, and it gained a huge cult following. Unfortunately, the singer died of ovarian cancer four or five months after recording it. Now it has sold over a million copies. Laura Branigan just recorded it, and other artists have been interested in it. The whole experience has changed my equilibrium."

The success of that song added momentum to Nelson's already burgeoning career and further enhanced her reputation as a fast-rising songwriter/producer in New York. Nelson is comfortable writing and producing tracks ranging from pop to urban dance to gospel. Her resume includes credits for coproducing with Bryan Adams a track for Heather Nova, a popular English singer/songwriter, as well as producing and writing for veterans like Buster Poindexter, Tramaine Hawkins, Donna Summer, Laura Branigan, and hot young artists like Willa Ford, Motorbaby, and Billy Crawford.

She is one-half of Nelson O'Reilly, a self-contained production company she formed with partner Bernadette O'Reilly in 1994. Their primary focus is on the cultivation of artist development. One of their first clients was singer and dancer Billy Crawford, whom they signed to a production deal when he was 12 years old. After working with him for five years, they helped get him signed to V2 Records and Nelson produced his first two CDs. Nelson and O'Reilly currently operate out of a pair of recording studios they own; one is located in Manhattan's Chelsea district, the other on Long Island in East Hampton.

Nelson grew up in Miami playing classical piano and attended summer programs at Eastman School of Music as a high school student before entering Berklee in 1984. "Although I started as a classical pianist, I was always interested in writing," said Nelson. "I would take the arpeggios from a Bach piece and start playing them like chords to a pop tune. From a young age, I was geared toward creating my own music. My parents hoped I would go to Juilliard, but that wasn't for me."

Nelson majored in composition and film scoring at Berklee and graduated in 1986. Her first job in the music industry came the summer after graduation. "I was thinking that I might have to start out working as a waitress or go back to Miami because I knew I wasn't ready to move to New York," she said. "A friend from school told me that Century III Teleproductions in Kenmore Square needed a librarian/composer."

Nelson took the job and toiled for two and a half years fitting library music to TV and radio ads and composing music on an as-needed basis. Her first solid writer's credit came when Boston's Channel 38 called Century III seeking a new theme for their broadcasts of Boston Bruins hockey games. Nelson came up with the theme that became a mainstay of the broadcasts for over a dozen years. She later wrote themes for Boston Red Sox and Celtics games as well.

Feeling ready for New York in 1990, Nelson arrived in the Big Apple armed with a small home studio set up. Initially, she continued to work for clients she had known in Boston while seeking new opportunities and expanding her studio.

"I got lucky right away in New York," she said. "After pounding the pavement for a few days, I got hooked up with a jingle house, a studio, and other contacts." One of the first people Nelson worked with was the late producer Keith Diamond, who was then working with Donna Summer. Diamond hired Nelson to program drum machines and synthesizers and to write for Summer. That avenue led to a publishing deal with Zomba/Jive Records and the opportunity to produce an album for Angela Bofill. "It was an incredible start," she said. "Everyone thinks that New York is so huge, but I found that the music community is small and tightly knit. You get to know lots of people if you are working on good projects."

She opened her Chelsea studio in 1995 and has continually upgraded it since then. These days, she has lots of MIDI gear, the capability to mix to picture, and can record 48 tracks on her Tascam DA-88 and 64 tracks on ProTools 5.1 software. Nelson has done all the mixes for her biggest projects in the Chelsea facility, including the mix for the "Lucky Day," a song that she cowrote with Matt Goss and Carole Bayer Sager for the Stuart Little soundtrack CD. Having outgrown the space, she plans to relocate the studio to a loft in the near future.

In addition to the Chelsea studio, she continues to bring more business out to her studio in East Hampton. She invested the money earned from the Billy Crawford record deal and a sizeable publishing deal in a complex with a studio and a house for the artists who come to work with her. The place has a cable modem DSL, so she can get her tracks to clients without leaving the Hamptons. "I guess I'm a small-town girl who is working in a big city," she said. "I just have to make sure that I don't lose my edge out here."

When asked which of the many hats that she wears—writer, producer, mix engineer—fits best, she responds, "Ultimately, nothing rocks my world like sitting down to write a song and being connected. If I had to pick only one thing to pursue, I'd pick writing at the piano."

"You get to a certain age and you want to really say something. I know I have enough skills to always work. I can always write a jingle, produce a pop song, score a film, or even rent out studio space. But there is nothing like getting down to speaking the truth as a writer. You are connecting people to the space you were in when you wrote the song. And when it moves people, for me, there is no better reward."

Jean Rosenfeld is way more than a teacher and elected official. She is a living legend in public school education and continues to teach after more than 50 years in the MDCPS system. She also served as mayor of Bal Harbour.

She worked at Beach High for 27 years, teaching AP U.S. History, Government, Economics, Psychology, English, and Drama. She chaired the Social Studies Department for 24 years. She then worked at Killian High School and then Michael Krop High School as an AP Advisor for 15 years. She served as Debate Coach, National Honor Society sponsor, Silver Knight coordinator, and coached many students to optimum college placement. Her recommendations were highly coveted and she demanded maximum effort while exhibiting genuine care and concern. That balance motivated a large number of highly successful graduates that truly loved and respected their mentor. At Krop, she developed one of the most successful Silver Knight programs in the county. She is a member of the Vice Provost's Executive Council at F.I.U., a founder at Mt. Sinai and serves on the North Dade Mayor's Committee for Hospitals.

She served the city of Bal Harbour as Council Member, Vice Mayor, and Mayor. Under her leadership, residents experienced major luxury construction projects and a beautiful beach re-nourishment.

She is one of the rare breed of individuals who seems to derive the greatest satisfaction in life from cultivating the success of others.