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01/03/11
- NNHS Newsletter -
Into the West - Sam: [after fighting Shelob, and seeing Frodo wrapped up]
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J. R. R. Tolkien,
The Lord of the Rings:
The Return of the King, 1955 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's theme was first used exactly four years ago today:
http://nnhs65.com/01-03-07-NNHS-Into-the-West.html
I had planned for several weeks to use it again today. As it happens, it is far more appropriate than I would ever have dreamed.....
BONUS #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgcoBKWTW14 - Into the West - Annie Lennox - The Return of the King Soundtrack
BONUS #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94UbC0Z5mzo - Into the West § Journey's End - Annie Lennox
BONUS #3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-4iZAXfRqI - Into the West - Annie Lennox at the Oscars, February 29, 2004
BONUS #4: http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/12/18/annie-lennox-on-how-to-write-a-christmas-carol/
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_West_%28song%29:
"Into the West" is a song written by Fran Walsh, Howard Shore, and Annie Lennox, and performed by Lennox. The song plays during the closing credits of the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. It has later been covered by New Zealand singers Yulia Townsend and Will Martin.
The song was conceived as a bittersweet Elvish lament sung by Galadriel for those who have sailed across the Sundering Sea. Several phrases from the song are taken from the last chapter of The Return of the King.
In the commentaries and documentaries accompanying the extended DVD edition of the movie, director Peter Jackson explains that the song was partially inspired by the premature death from cancer of young New Zealand filmmaker Cameron Duncan, whose work had impressed Jackson and his team. The first public performance of the song was at Duncan's funeral.[citation needed]
The song won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 76th Academy Awards, one of the movie's 11 Academy Awards. Lennox performed the song at the Academy Awards ceremony.
It also won a Grammy for best film song[1]
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Norma Howell Morgan ('57)
AND
Bill Bost ('61) of NC!
Happy Birthday this week to:
05 -
Carolyn McCormick Holmes ('57)
Cammie Dick Gibson
('57)
AND
the late
Doc
Hudson (Warwick HS - '60) of VA
(05 Jan
1942 - 24 Apr 2010);
06 -
Harry Covert
('57) of Northern VA
AND
Steve Veazey ('60) of VA
AND
Diane Sandler Marcus ('69) of MD;
07 -
Jimmy Shires ('57) of VA
AND
Brucey Smith Slama ('57)
AND
Paige Smith Morahan ('57);
08 -
Mrs. Wilma Salmon Robinson
(Warwick HS - '51) of VA
AND
Dreamadon Dillon Skidmore ('57)
AND
Sonja Settles Allen ('57)
AND
Pat Branch Coltrane ('57);
09
- Joan Burcher Green ('57)
AND
Joe Dickson ('66) of VA;
10 - Peggy Taylor Hudson ('57)
AND 
Bob Parrish ('68) of VA!
Many Happy Returns to
You All!
THIS DAY IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES:
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http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday0103.htm
January 03, 1861 - The state of Delaware rejected secession when its legislature voted overwhelmingly to remain with the United States: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/delaware-rejects-secession January 03, 1861 - http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/civilwar/2011/01/03/thursday-january-3-1861/ January 03, 1962 - http://www.factasy.com/civil_war/2011/01/02_17 January 03, 1964 - http://www.civilwararchive.com/DIARIES/Lepley2.htm January 03, 1965 - http://roborant.info/main.do;jsessionid=99D71BAE7E190E71A97AE93A0D0DA616?entry=1537 |
From
Glenn Dye
('60) of TX -
01/01/11 - "My Cousin's business":
| Check out the video of my
Cousin Ron Miller and his wife Sandra's printing and shipping business
along with a lot more and see if they can save you money. Glenn Dye http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAKC1-oOEaQ
This looks very
interesting; thanks for sharing it, Glenn!
Y'all
check it out!
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From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 01/02/11 - "WISHING IN THE NEW
YEAR":
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WISHING IN THE NEW YEAR HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2011 |
| Norris
Sweetie, I was so
distressed that I was unable to find another format for the beautiful
PowerPoint show that was attached to your note so that I could share it
here! It was most unusual and moving, and I so appreciate all the
thoughts that were expressed therein!
Happy New Year to you and
yours as well!
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From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL -
01/02/11 - "
Enid Bass ('63)":
| Hi, David: Just read your post on the electronic Newsletter published by 
 
Carol Buckley Harty
('65 - of IL), regarding your efforts to locate Alumni of
Christopher Newport College.Here is a lead that might be helpful. I believe Enid Bass was the sister of my classmate, 
Ronald Bass, Class of 1957.If my memory serves me right, she is married to 
Nathan Sharf, Class of 1961.If it is not Enid, they will be able to provide a lead. Nathan Sharf ..... Sun City Center, FL ..... TYPHOON Regards, Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
Oh wow, I can
certainly see the resemblance! Thanks so much, Adonis!
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA
-
01/02/11 - "RE:
Enid Bass ('63):
| Thanks for the lead. I will let you know the
results. HAPPY NEW YEAR Dave |
Thank
you, David! Happy New Year!
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From
Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA -
01/02/11 - "Retarded Grandparents":
| Retarded Grandparents (Retirement in the eyes of a child - Written by a third grader, on what his grandparents do.) After Christmas a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school. One child wrote the following: We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa. They used to live in a big brick house, but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Arizona. Now they live in a condo and have rocks painted green to look like grass. They ride around on their golf cart and wear name tags because they don't know who they are anymore. They go to a building called a wrecked center, but they must have got it fixed because it is all okay now. They play games and do exercises there, but they don't do them very well. There is a swimming pool too, but they all jump in with their hats on while they talk to each other. I guess they don't know how to swim. At their gate, there is a dollhouse with a little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape. Sometimes they sneak out. They go cruising in their golf carts. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And, they eat the same thing every night... early birds. Some of the people can't get out past the man in the dollhouse. The ones who do get out, bring food back to the wrecked center and call it pot luck. My Grandma says that Grandpa worked all his life to earn his retardment and says I should work hard so I can be retarded someday too. When I earn my retardment, I want to be the man in the dollhouse. Then I will let people out so they can visit their grandchildren!!!
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From
Me
('65) of IL - 01/01/11 - "Sad News":
| This would be the
note I never wanted to write.
Paul and his younger brother,
Your prayers on
behalf of Jack's wife, four children, two grandchildren, three brothers,
and five sisters, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws - all
of whom adored him - would be greatly appreciated.
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From
Wayne
Stokes ('65) of VA -
12/31/10 - "Calvin & Hobbes - Snowmen (#3 in a Series of 14)":
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Nobody does snowmen quite like
Calvin and Hobbes!
Remember, if
these made you laugh, share the smile with someone else.
Thanks, Wayne Honey!
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ABBREVIATED ALERT:
From Jane
Chambers of VA -
07/01/09, 02/07/10, AND 07/31/10 - "CNC BOOK BROCHURE & AD" AND 61-62 DECADERS ADDENDA AND DRAMATIC WORKSHOPS STUDENTS:http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/brochure(2).pdf http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/CNC-Memories-Book-219390602.pdf http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DECADERS-ADDENDA.doc http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DRAMATIC-WORKSHOP-STUDENTS.doc Contact Dr. Chambers at cncmemories61_71@yahoo.com. Thanks, Jane!
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FINALLY:
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From
http://www.jokedujour.com -
LadyHawke's Weekly Jokes - 01/02/11:
"Casino Evil"
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| DATES TO REMEMBER: |
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1. Thursday, January 6, 2011 - The
NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of
every month at Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above
Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not
limited to just the Class of '55; if you have fiends in that year, go
visit with them. 2 . Thursday, February 3, 2011 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have fiends in that year, go visit with them.3 . Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations.4. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. 5. Saturday, April 30, 2011 - The NNHS Class will have a Luncheon. Team Leaders are Mickey Marcella (mcmiceli@verizon.net - 757-249-3800), Betty Hamby Neher (bjneher@cox.net - 757-898-5099), and Dr. Harry Simpson (hdsdds@aol.com - 804-694-0346). - CLASS OF 1954 6. Saturday, July 9, 2011 (6:30 PM to 11:30 PM) - The Class of 1971 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. For details, contact Richard Rawls at Richard@Rawls.com - CLASS OF 1971 |
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PRAYER ROLL
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http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 12/30/10 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 10/21/10 |
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Into the West
(Theme from "The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King" - 2003 -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/
)
Written by Fran Walsh (b. 10 Jan 1959), Howard Shore (b. 18 Oct 1946), and Annie Lennox (b. 25 Dec 1954)
Performed by
Annie
Lennox
(b. 25 Dec 1954)
Lay down,
your sweet and weary head.
Night is falling.
You have come to journey’s end.
Sleep now, and dream
of the ones who came before.
They are calling,
from across the distant shore.
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see.
All of your fears will pass away.
Safe in my arms,
you’re only sleeping.
What can you see,
on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea,
a pale moon rises.
The ships have come,
to carry you home.
Dawn will turn,
to silver glass.
A light on the water.
All souls pass.
Hope fades,
Into the world of night.
Through shadows falling,
Out of memory and time.
Don’t say,
We have come now to the end.
White shores are calling.
You and I will meet again.
And you’ll be here in my arms,
Just sleeping.
What can you see,
on the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea,
a pale moon rises.
The ships have come,
to carry you home.
And all will turn,
to silver glass.
A light on the water.
Grey ships pass
Into the West.
"Into the West" midi courtesy of http://www.bcsd.org/webpages/bbaldwin/website/tunesweek.html - 12/30/06
"Into the West"
midi courtesy
of
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Into-The-West-lyrics-Annie-Lennox/429DFAB0CA2CFCFB48256E2700178396
- 12/31/06
"Lord of
the Rings"
Elven Ship concept art courtesy
of
http://www.middleearthcenter.com/screenshots/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=elf,
- 01/02/07
Peach Zigzag Divider Line courtesy of
http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars26.html - 11/28/05
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art
courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of
http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03Navy 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!!
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 Jerry courtesy
of Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA - 06/14/06
Thanks, Cookie!
Animated Laughing Elephant courtesy of Frank Blechman ('65) of Northern VA -
10/29/10
Thanks, Frank!
