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01/25/14 - NNHS Newsletter
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Softly As I Leave You |
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“I've
been making a list of the things they don't teach you
at school. They don't teach you how to love somebody. They don't
teach you how to be famous. They don't teach you how to be rich
or how to be poor. They don't teach you how to walk away
from someone you don't love any longer. They don't teach you
how to know what's going on in someone else's mind...”
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Neil
Gaiman
(b. 10 Nov 1960) |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
I've always had soft
spot for sad songs.....
BONUS #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQR5iDsuud8 - Softly As I Leave You - Matt
Monro
BONUS #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENJdNHIBHTY - Softly As I Leave You -
Frank Sinatra - Oh, GOOD! It's been WEEKS since we've heard from Frank,
right? NO?!?
BONUS #3 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seum30jWKDY- Softly As I Leave You -
Sherrill Nielsen and Elvis Presley
From
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softly,_as_I_Leave_You_%28song%29:
| "Softly, as I Leave You" is a
popular
Italian
song composed by
Giorgio Calabrese and Tony De Vita (1932–1998),
translated in English by Hal Shaper. It was originally an
Italian success by
Mina, at the
Sanremo Music Festival, entitled "Piano" ("Softly").
Mina published a recording of the song first time as a
single in 1960 and later as well on an EP and on three LPs.
The English songwriter Hal Shaper noticed the song and in
November 1961 wrote English lyrics to the melody, calling it
"Softly, as I Leave You." It is best known in versions by
Matt Monro which went to #10 on the British charts in
1962)[1]
and
Frank Sinatra went to #27 on the
Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the
adult contemporary chart in
1964).[2]
The Sinatra family announced Frank's death on May 14, 1998
by placing an announcement on their website that was
accompanied by a recording of the singer's version of the
song.
When he performed the song live in Las Vegas, Elvis
Presley prefaced with a story about the origins of the song.
Presley said the song originated when a man was dying and
his wife was sitting by his bedside. As she began to doze
off, he felt himself beginning to die and he wrote the words
to the song on a notepad. But Elvis insiders claim his
explanation for the song was merely an example of Presley's
flair for storytelling so his explanation is most likely
apocryphal. Elvis said he heard the story "from some people
in Florida." Elvis doesn't actually sing this song, he
speaks the words while his Irish backing tenor Sherrill
Nielsen sings it. Elvis's one recorded version of this song
was a bootleg made by a fan in Las Vegas in December 1975.
RCA was able to release it commercially later and it now
appears on the boxed set "Walk A Mile In My Shoes: The
Essential 70's Masters." |
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
THIS DAY IN WWII:
THIS DAY IN 1964:
| Saturday,
January 25, 1964 - Another terribly boring
day throughout the world... |
From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 01/24/14 - "email":
Hi Carol:
Please change my email to
sarah.kressaty@gmail.com and not use the hotmail account.
You can change it on the website
also!!
Have a great day!
s.
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
I have you all switched now! Then I changed it on the
Contact Page for the Class of 1965 - and
saw that I had neglected to update that page for SIX FULL YEARS!
So I spent a
couple of hours there, and it's better, but I'm sure there are still
email addies which should be changed - or added or subtracted. Y'all
please check it out! |
From Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 01/24/14
- "
Aunt Tootsie Nash Gaines
Leggette":
Webmistress,
First greetings to you. I have not been in touch for a while due to lots
of medical challenges for both me and wife Loretta during 2013.
I wanted to thank you for
your attention to Aunt Tootsie's (Feb '39) passing. The obit said she
loved cheering for NNHS, and she did,
even when her daughters and other children graduated from Hampton
schools.
First, she was 92, but part
of the team of young ladies, including my mother
Betsy (Goodson)
Covert ('37) and
Tena (Goodson) Hensel (June
39), who my dad had with him on the street corners in Hampton and
Phoebus from 1938-40. Dad conducted street meetings each weekend without
fail, alone or with help. He knew if you collected a group of beautiful
young women who could sing and play instruments, you could draw a crowd,
and ultimately he (
Dad, Harry Covert, Sr.)
(20 Sept 1908 -
04 Dec 1985)
could then preach the word. Out of this ministry came the Phoebus,
Hampton and Bethel Assemblies of God Churches, which thrive today in
Hampton.
Tootsie was a classy lady and her daughters
Juanita (HHS '61) and
Renee (HHS '64) were
like my sisters as we grew up together in Newport News, attending church
at the Gospel Tabernacle on
the 600 block of 32nd Street, and taking piano lessons from Mrs.
Ennis Rees on 30th Street.
My wife drove me to Hampton for the funeral despite her suffering from
pneumonia. My strokes, AFibs and curiously whiplash (from sneezing)
prevented my driving. The day was such a time of renewal, love and
reconnection with cousins I had not seen in nearly 50 years. I was glad
to have been able to visit Aunt Tootsie (actually my mom's first cousin)
about a year ago, but her death was an occasion where we celebrated her
life, her beautiful family, her part in my dad's ministry and being a
founder of Bethel Assembly of God Church. The Lord has His way of
ministering to us and showing us that ultimately memories are made out
of love and shared experience.
A side note is that she earned the nickname Tootsie because her dad,
Walton Nash, would bring home Tootsie Rolls at night and always
pleased Mamie Catherine with the delightful candy. As the family
historian, I always said Tootsie was born Mamie Catherine Nash, but was
surprised to see she apparently spelled it "Mayme." Sometimes the census
and other records don't get it right!
I could not have experienced a more memorable day in my life, thanks
again to Aunt Tootsie and much love to the children and
grandchildren....
Norm Covert ('61)
Thanks so much, Normie!
What a wonderful legacy!
You have my deepest
sympathies on the loss of your cousin. |
From Jimmy Smith ('62 / '63) of VA -
01/24/14 - "New York Painting":
New York Painting
The painter/sprayer/scraper is very talented! "NO BRUSHES" Watch! You
will like it!
This is amazing!
I'd never believe it, if I hadn't seen it.
www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/23bA_5yadxs?rel=0
WOWZERS!
Thank you, Jimmy!
That's AWESOME!
Besides,
it provides a perfect segue into a shameless plug for my son's brand new
etsy shop. While at the moment he's concentrating on LDS Temples, he
could also do a fabulous job with any other landscape of your desire: |
From My
#6 Son, Dale Harty,
(Hillsboro HS, IL / American School, IL
- '02) of NC - 01/24/14 - "MormonTempleGuy":
| Here it is, from
MormonTempleGuy,
the guy who paints temples:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/176967767/lds-temple-chicago-illinois-night?ref=shop_home_active_1
The beautiful Chicago temple in all its
nighttime splendor.
This is a print of a digital painting, 1.5" deep wrapped on
gallery-quality canvas - ready to hang!
The floater frames are incredible - custom frames that make your canvas
appear as though it's floating unsupported in the center of the frame -
very modern, very classy. A steal at these prices! Also come with canvas
installed, ready to hang right out of the box!
Available in multiple sizes. BEST VALUE = 18 x 24 $200!!
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1) Digital painting means no actual paint was involved. I "painted" it
in Photoshop with a tablet connected to my computer.
2) I did the original
as an anniversary present for my brother who was married at Chicago.
3) I would like to do San
Diego, but I have three other temples to do first -- Bountiful, Raleigh,
and Boston. |
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Having seen the
original I can personally testify that it's
gorgeous, Dale! Best wishes with your new endeavor!
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BONUS SOFT CROCHET PATTERNS:
BONUS SOFT FOODS RECIPES:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Perfect-Scrambled-Eggs/Detail.aspx
- Perfect
Scrambled Eggs - "Scrambled eggs are a great
breakfast recipe for those needing easy to chew foods. Melt cheese over
them or drizzle them with maple syrup. If you have a chopper, you can
cook sausage and throw it in the chopper... These eggs are a great way
to start out your morning! They are easy and fast to make!"
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-meat-loaf-recipe/index.html
- Good Eats Meatloaf - "Meatloaf usually comes out
soft enough to easily be broken apart with a fork and eaten with those who need
easy to chew foods. If you use carrots in your meatloaf, make sure they are
chopped up very small. But otherwise, meatloaf is a personal favorite."
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mashed-Potatoes-with-Fried-Mushroom-Bacon-and-Onion/Detail.aspx
- Mashed Potatoes with Fried Mushroom, Bacon, and Onion
- "A new twist on an old classic! Taking mushrooms, onions, and bacon, and
incorporating them into good old fashion mashed potatoes."
FINALLY:
| From
www.ajokeaday.com - 01/24/14:
A man in a hot air balloon
realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a man below. He
descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I
promised a friend I would meet him half an hour ago, but I don't know
where I am."
The man below replied, "You are in a hot air balloon hovering
approximately 30 feet above the ground. You are between 40 and 42
degrees north latitude and between 58 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be an engineer," said the balloonist.
"I am," replied the man, "but how did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically
correct, but I have no idea what to make of your information, and the
fact is I am still lost."
The man below responded, "You must be a manager."
"I am," replied the balloonist, "how did you know?"
"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you are
going. You made a promise which you have no idea how to keep, and you
expect me to solve your problem. The fact is you are exactly in the same
position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault." |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
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1.
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 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 friends
in that year, go visit with them.
2. Wednesday, February 12, 2014
- 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. |
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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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PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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Carol Buckley Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
915-780-3048 |
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THREE WAYS TO DONATE:
1. Visit the main page (http://www.nnhs65.com), scroll
halfway down, and click on the Pay Pal Donate Button (nnhs65@gmail.com);
2.
Go to www.PayPal.com, log in,
select "Send Money (Services) to
nnhs65@gmail.com; or
3.
Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!
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Softly as I Leave You
Composed
by Antonio De Vita (1932–1998), with original Italian lyrics by
Giorgio Calabrese
(b, 28 Nov 1929);
English lyrics by Hal Shaper
Recorded
by
Matt Monro, 1962
(01 Dec 1930 – 07 Feb 1985)
Softly, I will leave you softly
For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go
So I leave you softly, long before you miss me
Long before your arms can beg me stay
For one more hour or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
(Softly, long before you kiss me)
(Long before your arms can beg me stay)
(For one more hour) or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
As I leave I you there
As I leave I you there
"Softly
As I Leave You" midi and
lyrics courtesy
of
http://www.jacquedee63.com/softlyasileaveyou.html - 01/25/10
Image of Luggage courtesy of
http://blog.dimmickdesign.com/category/thoughts/ - 01/25/10
Animated Divider Bar 116 clip art courtesy of
http://onyxk8.tripod.com/bars7.html - 01/25/10
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Governor Thomas Johnson High School's
Logo courtesy of
http://www.tjathletics.org/ - 06/16/08
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
Army Flag clip
art
courtesy of
http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html
- 06/18/03
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy of
http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
American School Logo courtesy of
http://www.americanschoolofcorr.com/grads.asp - 09/05/06
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