andrew goodman born , raised in upper west side of new york city, @ 161 west 86 street. second of 3 boys born of robert , carolyn goodman, and, fellow murdered activist michael schwerner, of jewish heritage. family , community steeped in intellectual , socially progressive activism , devoted social justice. activist @ age, goodman graduated progressive walden school, said have had formative influence on outlook. attended honors program @ university of wisconsin–madison semester withdrew after falling ill pneumonia.
goodman enrolled @ queens college, new york city, friend , classmate of paul simon. goodman s brief experience off-broadway actor, planned study drama switched anthropology. goodman s growing interest in anthropology seemed parallel increasing political seriousness.
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