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05/29/06 - NNHS Newsletter - Memorial Day
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
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http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/VA-Vietnam-KIA.html http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/memorialday.html
Then please take a few moments to give
thanks for their sacrifices, great and small.
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BIRTHDAYS - BELATED AND OTHERWISE:
Rather
incredibly, I missed
Stacy Dorn's ('64 - of VA) Big Birthday Friday.http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html It was also John Wayne's 99th Birthday, or you know, would have been.... I'm so sorry, Stacy!
I'm afraid I've been working strictly on automatic pilot lately, and then it
broke too. I hope you had a wonderful day!
And today we have a TWO-FER:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
A very Happy Birthday, Ladies!
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From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL -
05/24/06 - "Memorial Day - Public and
Intergovernmental
Affairs":
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Hi, Carol:
The image and quotation caught my eye, so I
thought I would share it with you.
TYPHOON Regards,
Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
As you can see, this was the source of today's quotation. There are many interesting links here, too. If you have the time, try to peruse them.
Thanks so much, Joe!
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From Janice McCain Rose of VA (’65) – 05/27/04 (sic):
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A beautiful Memorial Day site: http://llerrah.com/memorialday.htm
Thank you so much, Janice!
That says just what I wanted to share! |
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL -
05/18/06 - "The Victory Arch":
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Hi, Carol:
As we approach Memorial Day this year, maybe you would
consider adding this photo taken in 1962 at the rededication of rebuilt
Victory Arch in Newport News. The Daily Press covered this event and a
article was written by Parke Rouse, a Williamsburg writer.
It would not surprise me at all to find some of your
subscribers were among the Girl Scouts holding the Flags of the Allied
Nations.
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It is not a very good image, and maybe that is why you
discarded it when I first sent it to you.
TYPHOON Regards,
Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
Oh, Honey, I never discard anything! I become overwhelmed from time to time and lose things in the process, but I certainly never willingly part with them! |
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I started to say you must have sent this just before my computer went down last May, but I just found it still safely tucked in my files from when you sent it to me first - on 08/28/04. So while I'm sure there's some perfectly logical reason why I never posted it, I cannot imagine what it might be......... I'm delighted you re-sent it to me, Adonis! Wait a minute....... When I opened that page to add the image, I found it stuck in the middle of a redesign. I have a vague memory of my brain short-circuiting in the midst of the process. Oh, dear...... Okay, I'm going to do something I never have before (I think). I'm uploading this mid-stream, and I'll search for the other missing pieces and texts later. It seems I've made quite a mess of it. I thought something was amiss when I saw the wrong fonts there........... I'm so sorry, Joe! Hopefully, I'll be able to clear it soon. http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html |
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From Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 - "Memorial Day":
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Oh, Alan! This is beautiful! Thank you so much!
 By the way, Al, may I direct your attention to this page? http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/famous-soldiers.html You will notice under Fred Eubank's name an empty spot. It's reserved for you! Your photo in uniform would be nice, but all I really need is your birthplace and occupation(s). Otherwise,
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/famous-soldiers-M-R.html
Thanks again, Al, and have a good
Memorial Day!
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From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 05/24/06 - "American Gladiator video":
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but the setup and delivery are great. http://objflicks.com/GladiatorAmericanStyle.htm WOWZERS!!!
This is rather long, but very worthwhile, and of course quite timely!
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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From Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 05/25/06:
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tell
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From Jim Elliott
('61) of AK - 05/25/06 - "Gwen Stefani":
Carol, wrong Elliott. Not
Judy Leggette Elliott ('56 -
of VA), although she may be a fan, too. James W. Elliott “Sent from my BlackBerry handheld”
OOOPS!!!
I amended that last Newsletter three hours after its release, so perhaps no one else caught my colossal blooper here, Jim. I'm so sorry. It was the initials in the addy which threw me. As I said, my thinking has been severely impaired as of late..... By the way, Jim, I hope you noticed in the news that Gwen and her husband, Gavin Rossdale, had a bouncing baby boy this Friday. He weighed 7 and a half pounds, and was named Kingston James McGregor Rossdale: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1532630/20060526/stefani_gwen.jhtml?headlines=true We wish them all well. Thanks again, Jim! |
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/25/06:
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on .... you would think that we are all gettin' old or sumpin. Well, truth is that I, too, will be retiring from Civil Service on 31 July with 35 years of service .... if'n you count the 15 years of military service, which I "bought in". Why now? Because I will turn 60 in August, at which time I become a retired Naval Reservist WITH PAY. The combination of those two retirements will provide me a comfortable lifestyle and the option to pursue other interests, e.g. genealogy. Now ..... the problem is what to do with all this time on my hands .... D
Now, David, we
can never grow old. It's only that there has been some passing of time.
Our heartiest
congratulations on your upcoming retirement, Captain; you've justly earned
it! You're leaving two or three weeks before I expected; for some reason
I thought you would need to wait until your birthday.
And do let me know if I'm
wrong, Brown Eyes, but I think you'll find that your life will be so
filled with other things, you'll wonder how you ever had time for your
job.
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From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA - 05/25/06:
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Hi Carol,
The frog story brought back memories. I believe that if you were successful in removing the entire spinal cord, without breaking it, you got extra credit. Alas, my partner in this mini CSI adventure, Elliott Torn ('66), and I were not a success. But I do recall we named our victim, Bull Winkle. Must have been a big frog! Was Mrs. Baker the teacher? The frog story? I know I've been thinking about that lately, but I didn't realize I'd actually mentioned it...... http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/faculty.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teachers.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teach-allen-powell.html I do not believe Mrs. Baker ever taught biology, Linda May. If you didn't have Miss Allen, perhaps you had Mrs. Conn, Mrs. Nettles, Mr. or Mrs. Sharpe, or Mr. Leonard. I am also tickled no end about being able to understand your story about the "C" / "B-flat". I always wanted to play a musical instrument. Being poor, a kazoo was about it, that did not require reading music. So when my church got hand bells and put out the invitation to join; "no" music skills, such as "no" reading music, or "no" instrument playing required, I knew this was my chance to excel, I had a lot of "no".! It turns out I did alright and stayed six years until my husband became ill. I was so scared I didn't even hear the notes for the first whole year, I just followed the red-for-right-hand and blue-for-left-hand marks and counted! Of course, my dyslexia would kick in if I got upset, which the quire director loved to do, just to see how long it took me to notice. That brought in another "no". I didn't "know" my right hand from my left hand. It brought me the greatest joy. Why don't you try
taking it up again??
And Carol, I'm sorry about your being sad. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.....Typhoons forever.......love ya. Thank you so much,
Linda!
Linda May ' 66 ( Hey, my zip code is '666. Should I feel fortunate I've obtained another " 6 " or be really worried?) GIGGLES!!! I think it doesn't matter whether you add another 6 or subtract one - just so you don't leave it with just the three! |
From One of my
Famous Marines - 
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 05/28/06 - "DEAR CAROL, So Proudly We Serve, Memorial Day 2006":
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Dear Carol
************************************************** One star for each State
So proudly we Serve, Memorial Day 2006
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To remember all of our
service men everywhere. Whatever your beliefs, Say a few words of thanks to
our CREATOR and Keep all our TROOPS Safe in the WAR we are currently engaged
in.
Your Friend, Herbie
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Thank you so much, Sweetie -
for everything!
Semper Fidelis! |
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From the Daily Press - 05/27/06:
Donald L. 'Don' Forman
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REUNION REMINDERS: Reunion information is ALWAYS posted very near the top on the front page, and on the Reunion Page section: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html
Henceforth, it will be repeated
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YOU ARE INVITED!!
The NNHS Class of 1957
will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, June 3, 2006.
If you would like to renew old friendships, send a check in the amount of $10 for each attendee made out to "NNHS Class of 1957" to:
W. D. Dangler,
Newport News AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06: |
The Super
Open Reunion sponsored by the NNHS Class of 1961 in honor of their graduation 45 years ago will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Radisson Hotel, Hampton, VA at 6:30 PM. There will be a social hour/dinner, at a cost of $65 per person. On Sunday, July 2, 2006, there will be a Sunday morning brunch, also at the Radisson, for the cost of $20. If you attend both events, the combined cost will be $75.
The Radisson is holding a block of rooms until June 14
for $139
plus tax.
CONTACT Jane Monfalcone Simmons
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The Great Open Reunion
sponsored
by the NNHS Class
of 1966
in honor of their graduation 40 years ago will be held on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM at RJ’s Restaurant, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, NN, VA. On Saturday, September 30, 2006, meet at 11:00 AM at Newport News High School (now Huntington Hall) for a tour of the high school and gym. Parking is available next to the gym on Huntington Avenue. On Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 7:00 PM to midnight,,the grand affair will be held at Point Plaza Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 757-599-4460. CONTACT Dee Hodges Bartram at dhbartram@cox.net. AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/15/06: |
The 60th Birthday Celebration for Members of the NNHS Class of 1964 will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006, 7:00 - 11:00 PM at Spirit Events, 12672 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA 23602. INFORMAL "SOCK HOP" (WEEJUNS AND BLEEDING MADRAS, IF YA GOT 'EM), CATERED FOOD, ADULT BEVERAGES, MUSIC, DANCING, BIRTHDAY CAKE CONTACT Dave Spriggs at nnhs64@cox.netAND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/27/06: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1964-B.html
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The
Grand 50-year Reunion of the NNHS Class of 1956 will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006 at the James River Country Club, Newport News, VA from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Cost is $56.00 per person, reservations required by Aug. 1.
On
Saturday, October
21, 2006
at 7:00 PM, a casual get-together will be held in a Hospitality
Room, Country Inn & Suites on Route 17, Newport News, for all
classmates
CONTACT Judy Leggette Elliott at
jandcelliott@aol.com
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"Dinner" Planning Meetings for The Class of 1962! They would love to have as many of their classmates as possible to participate in the future as they plan the details of their upcoming 45-Year Reunion!! Please plan to join them at their next meeting. If you did not receive an announcement, they do not have your address. Please email Pat Floyd Pride at patnnhs@cox.net or Brenda Amos Williams at typhoonmom@juno.com for directions, and so that you can stay in touch.
Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page: AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
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From Stacy Dorn ('64) of VA
- 05/22/06 -
"Happy Day" (#4 in a series of 9):
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Hope every day is happy for you :) Have a Blessed Day
I would rather have one rose and a kind word
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OOOOH, these are soooo pretty!
Thanks, Stacy!
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From David Whitley ('67) of VA - 05/12/06 - "Funnies" (#8 in a series of 9):
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Ah, yes, it reminds me of the old song parody: "Born free. My dad was a doctor."
Thank you, Gorgeous!
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And to all of y’all who have served in our country’s armed forces, I extend my heartfelt thanks. I personally tend to doubly observe both Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day as for both the living and the dead of all our wars and conflicts. So to all of you, have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day – you deserve it! |
I saved back many things for later in the week. Stay tuned!
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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Taps
Composed By Major
General Daniel Butterfield
Day is done...Gone
the sun
From the lake...
From the hills...
From the sky.
All is well...Safely rest
God is nigh.
Fading light....Dims the sight
And a star....Gems the sky....Gleaming bright
From afar....Drawing nigh
Falls the night.
"Taps" midi, sequenced by Mark Weston, courtesy of http://www.laurasmidiheaven.com/Patriotic2.shtml - 06/10/04
"Taps" lyrics courtesy of http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/memorialday.html - 05/24/06
History of "Taps" available here:
http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp#taps - 05/24/06
Image of Memorial Day Poster courtesy of Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 05/24/06
Thank you, Major Madagan!
Animated Military Seals clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/bluefox/collection_2.html - 05/26/06
Elaine's Memorial Day Bar Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/memorialday.html - 05/24/06
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Page Hit Counter clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 03/07/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of Herbert Hice of MI - one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South Pacific during WWII.Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA -
05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated Birthday Cake Courtesy of Gathered Gifs at http://members.tripod.com/~B123/cd/cake12.gif - 04/15/04
Do you really need to do your homework today?
If so, we have many sites to see, and read, and remember:
This is the Day that is set aside 
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So that many others 
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WE will always REMEMBER. 
Typhoons
forever 
Al
