03/04/09 - NNHS Newsletter -
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
Today is the only day of the year which when spoken in English
forms a sentence. And that, of course, is cause enough for celebration.
PRAYER ALERT:
From the Head Flagtwirler of 1965,
Janice
McCain Rose of VA -
03/04/09, 6:15 PM - "Fred's surgery ....":
Janice
Thank you, Janice!
We'll keep you - ALL of you - in our
hearts and prayers!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/requests-prayers.html
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Today
would have been the 87th Birthday of
our Former Principal,
Mr. William Etheridge
(deceased -
04/19/05)!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Hazel Pegram Southall
('57) AND
Helen Pegram Ignace ('57)
AND
Jeanie Scruggs Anderson ('65) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
07 -
Shirley Eanes Matthews ('66) of VA;
08 -
Mildred Mae Linkous Spriggs ('38) of VA - 1921
(deceased 07/04/07) - also Mother of
Dave Spriggs ('64) of
VA
AND
Doris Burns ('38) - also Mother of
Steve Burns ('65) of MN;
09 - Patrick Burke ('57)
AND
Bobby Hilling ('62) of VA
AND
Katie Haan Spaulding ('64) of CA;
10 -
Helen Avant Neal ('57) of VA;
11 - Margaret Blayton
Cowan ('57) AND
Nancy Horton Wilkes ('62) of FL AND
Shirley Caudill Williamson ('65) of
VA!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.htm
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Frances Hammond Armstrong ('60) of TX - 03/03/09:
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Thanks, Frances!
From Eric Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75)
of VA - 02/27/09 - "Marines Update (continued)":
M-R - http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/famous-marines.html - not yet finished...
S-Z - http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/famous-marines-S-Z.html - not yet finished...
Thanks so much,
Eric - we're getting there -
even if I was unable to work on them further today!
From Jean Baker Howell ('69) of VA - 03/01/09 - "1969 Reunion Information":
Carol, thanks so much for doing this. We really do appreciate it.
Here are your new
pages, Jean - sorry it took me so long to post them!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-69.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-69-questionnaire.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-69-details.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-69-missing.html
From
Wayne
Stokes ('65) of VA - 03/02/09 - "Silence Is Golden!":
WILD GIGGLES!!!
Thanks, Wayne Honey!
From Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH - 03/03/09 - "RE: 03/01/09 - Martenitza!":
Thank you, Domi!
I was relatively certain
I could not be getting that done as accurately as possible, due to time
constraints! But calling Serbians Bulgarians is rather like confusing Virginians
and West Virginians! EEK!!!
My apologies.....
From
Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 03/03/09 - "Being a Marine":
Being a Marine
The Marine Corps
What I like about the Marine Corps:
I like the fact that if you are a self-declared enemy of America, that running
into a Marine outfit in combat is your worst nightmare... and that your health
record is about to get a lot thicker or be closed out entirely!
I like the fact that Marines are steadfast and consistent in everything they
do...regardless if you agree with them or not.
I like the fact that Marines hold the term "politically correct" with nothing
but pure disdain.
I like the fact that Marines stand tall and rigid in their actions, thoughts,
and deeds when others bend with the direction of the wind and are as confused as
a dog looking at a ceiling fan!
I like the fact that each and every Marine considers the honor and legacy of the
Corps as his personal and sacred trust to protect and defend.
I like the fact that most civilians don't have a clue what makes us tick! And
that's not a bad thing. Because if they did, it would probably scare the hell
out of them!
I like the fact that others say they want to be like us, but don't have what it
takes in the "PAIN-GAIN-PRIDE" department to make it happen.
I like the fact that the Marines came into being in a bar, Tun Tavern, and that
Marines still gather in pubs, bars and slop chutes to share sea stories and hot
scoop!
I like the fact that Marines do not consider it a coincidence that there are 24
hours in a day and 24 beers in a case. Because Marines know there is a reason
for everything that happens!
I like our motto...SEMPER FIDELIS...and the fact that we don't shed it when the
going gets tough, the battlefield gets deadly, or when we hang up our uniform
for the last time.
I like the fact that Marines take care of each other...in combat and time of
peace.
I like the fact that Marines know the difference between "Chicken Salad" and
"Chicken S--t" and aren't afraid to call either for what it is!
I like the fact that the people of America hold Marines in the highest esteem
and that they know that they can count on us to locate, close with, and destroy
those who would harm them!
I like the fact that people think we are cocky....yet we know that we have
confidence in everything we do and the fact that they don't know the taste of
that makes them look at us as if we are arrogant!
I like that fact that we know the taste of freedom and would give our very lives
for it! And that it is a taste that the protected will never know!
I like the fact that Ronald Reagan said..."Some people spend an entire lifetime
wondering if they made a difference...Marines don't have that problem!"
I like the fact that we are brothers to the end...and that no matter what
happens in life we know we have one another's "six"!
I like the fact that a couple of years ago an elected member of congress felt
compelled to publicly accuse the Marine Corps of being "radical and extreme."
I like the fact that our Commandant informed that member of Congress that he was
absolutely correct and that he passed on his thanks for the compliment!
I like the fact that Marine leaders --- of every rank --- know that issuing
every man and woman a black beret, --- or polka-dotted boxer shorts for that
matter, does absolutely nothing to promote morale, fighting spirit or combat
effectiveness.
I like the fact that Marines are Marines first...regardless of age, race, creed,
color, sex, and national origin or how long they served or what goals they
achieve in life!
I like Marines...and I love the fact that I am able to be humbled to walk along
the ranks of other Marines!
I like the fact that you always know where you stand with a Marine! With
Marines, there is no middle ground or gray area. There are only missions,
objectives, and facts.
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If you aren't a Marine the next best thing is to have a Marine for a friend.
And I like
this selection, Billy - thank you so much!
From
Phil Hammond ('64) of UT - 03/03/09
- "Pictures":
Carol,
Thanks so much for adding my pictures to your site. It’s perfect! I like to see the past and the present.
Thanks also for putting me in with “Famous Soldiers”, although I don’t feel like I deserve to be included with such honor.
You are the best.
Phil
Thank
you, Phillip! The
beauty of all those Famous Military (which, as you might recall, started simply
as a "Note to Self" feature on
my own personal website
- and grew into something wonderfully and totally different) pages is the only
real requirement for inclusion is to have had your "Main Claim to Fame" in life
come from some other field of endeavor outside of the military - even if it
might only be as a friend of mine.
But in this instance, I must say that anyone who served in Vietnam - particularly in 1968, as you did- has certainly earned a place on those pages!
Thanks again, Phil - for everything!
From Edna Whitcomb Harrison ('65) of VA - 03/03/09 - "Bison Trail":
Carol, Is this what Joe was talking about?
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/frontierhouse/frontierlife/essay8_3.html
Edna Harrison
Hmmm - let's find
out - and thanks, Edna!
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 03/04/09 - "RE: Bison Trail":
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/frontierhouse/frontierlife/essay8_3.html
This was not what I had in mind when I broached the
subject of a Railroad that once used "Bison Trail" for the Trade Nickname.
YOWZERONI-RINI!
'Deed it is! Thank you, Adonis!
From http://food.yahoo.com/blog/foxyfestivities/15390/the-worst-and-most-common-etiquette-mistakes - 03/04/09 - "The Worst (And Most Common) Etiquette Mistakes":
Foxy Festivities by Elycia Rubin and
Rita Mauceri, 03/02/09
"There's never any justification for being rude."
- James Brownlee Frix
(a.k.a. My Maternal Grandfather)
(17 Apr 1877 - 09 Nov 1950)
From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA to
Bill Black ('66) of GA - 03/03/09 - "silicone
- RE: Snow Storm Damage to
Leyland Cypress":
Dear Bill,
I was so sorry to hear about your Leyland Cypress. I know a Cathy Leyland-think
their related?
Was gratified to learn that silicone was water proof. Maybe that's why Amy never
did get her tee shirt wet doing all those water related tell-alls you enjoy. Do
you think Amy would be one those "two guys with their own TV shows"? Do you
think she was part of the conspiracy that left out all those boring little
details for the "plan" just so there would be time for the "happy-happy,
joy-joy" of Amy's water proofing?
Maybe when you plant your new Cathy Cypress, you should use silicone so it wont
get too wet like Amy. No, that would make it top heavy......lower? No, then that
would bring us back to that goober guy again. Oh well, next week will bring
another Saturday............
Love,
Linda May ' 66
Thanks, Linda May!
FINALLY:
From Richard Dawes (NNHS / HHS - '62) of VA - 03/03/09 -"Tale of Two Brains":
This is one of the best videos I've see in a long time - it finally explains men! It's a hoot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxtUH_bHBxs - Tale of Two Brains - Mark Gungor
Richard
Thanks,
Dicky!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 23, 24, and 25, 2009 - The Class of 1954 will hold its 55-Year Reunion. For details, contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at hdsdds@aol.com - CLASS OF 1954
2.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 15, 16,
and 17, 2009 - The Hampton High School Class of 1964 will hold its 45-Year
Reunion
3. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 4, 5 and 6 (Labor Day Weekend), 2009 - The Class of 1969 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at the Point Plaza Hotel, Newport News, VA. For details, contact Jean Baker Howell at hokie13mom@cox.net -
OPEN TO ALL NNHS ALUMNI4. Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, 2009 - The Class of 1964 will hold its 45-Year Reunion at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606: For details, see: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64.html - CLASS OF 1964
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Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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"Radetzky March" midi courtesy of http://www.laurasmidiheaven.com/00-MIDI/2/000000000551/Radetzky%20March - 03/04/09
March 2010 Calendar courtesy of http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/?year=2010&country=1 - 03/04/10
Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars1.html - 03/03/09 (but probably used previously as well.....)
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Animated Guest Book clip art courtesy of http://www.feebleminds-gifs.com/guestbook-gifs.html - 03/07/06
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Bethel High School's Bruin clip art courtesy of Eric
Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA - 03/22/06 (restored 02/23/09)
Thanks, Eric!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Animated
OOPS! Smiley Face clip art courtesy of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/27/09
Thanks, Dave!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Animated Laughing Frog courtesy
of Joyce Lawrence Cahoon of VA - 05/31/08
Thanks, Joyce!
Animated Laughing Jerry courtesy
of Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA - 06/14/06
Thanks, Cookie!