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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
For
reasons unknown to me, we set some viewing records for ourselves on Monday.
There were 166 hits with 25 people
visiting the website for the first time. Thanks so much for your support!
These figures of course mean nothing to anyone but me,
and they impact nothing whatsoever, but I get a big kick out of them.
We're averaging about 105 hits a day now.
NEWBIES:
1. Tom Keithley ('68) of VA - 01/21/05
2. Clifford Smith ('67) of AL - 01/24/05
3. Elizabeth Lankes (Hampton HS - '71) of VA - 01/25/05
Welcome, one and all! We're delighted that you've joined us.
http://www.nnhs65.com/alumni-list.html
From Bob Parrish ('68) of VA - 01/21/05 (but only just discovered - EEK!):
We are getting ready for our first big snow storm of the year. It's supposed to
start in the morning and go all day.
I think we are due to get about 6 or 7 inches. I have my snow shovel at the
ready.
I had dinner this evening with Tom Keithley ('68) and his wife. We have
talked about the
newsletter on several
occasions and he expressed an interest in receiving it. I had tried to forward
copies in the past and for some reason
it didn't get to him. Would you mind adding Tommy to your list? He sure
would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks, Bob! I'm sorry I didn't
discover your note until yesterday. It's one of the drawbacks of having
something in the
neighborhood of ten email accounts; some of them no longer seem to be checked as
frequently as others....
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 01/24/05:
Thanks, Adonis!
I shall eagerly await seeing those images when they arrive. And I'm sure
you will not be "totally humiliated
and embarrassed" when they arrive, either. (You are soooo funny!)
Just to relieve some preliminary pressure, I rounded up
some photos from some of the last few times I've seen Jimmy in the past five
years:
But I've not
seen you in - what, 47 years, since you tried in vain to teach me
how to swim???
So I'm really looking forward
to seeing them!
Ah - the question of the two trains! Let's see - that was back in early October.... Ah yes, here it is:
From http://www.nnhs65.com/10-05-04-NNHS-Training-Counts.html
A Word Problem: A freight train leaves
Chicago at 4:30 pm traveling at a speed of 60 mph. Two hours later
a passenger train leaves the same station traveling at 90 mph. How far will the
first train get before the
passenger train catches up to it?
Translate: D = R x T
Answer: The freight train will get 360 miles away from Chicago when the passenger train catches up.
From http://www.nnhs65.com/10-07-04-NNHS-Kindly-Thoughts.html
Another Word Problem:
Now that the Passenger Train caught up with the
Freight Train, how long will it take the
same Passenger Train to double the distance from the station they both left?
And I've still no clue..... WILD GIGGLES!!! Anyone? Anyone??
From Cheryl Pless Ramsey (’64) of VA - 01/24/05:
Hi Carol!
Look forward to receiving
your newsletter
each week. So many memories come back to me. It really saddens me when
I read the names of all our classmates who are no longer with us!! So many
passed on so young.
You asked how to remove candle wax from clothing—take an ice cube and rub over the fabric—the wax should lift off.
Thanks again for all you do!
Cheryl
Thanks, Cheryl!
"Weekly Newsletter" is of course now a misnomer; you see how long this one is,
and it's only been two days
since the last one!
AHA! I thought it had something to do with ice cubes - thanks!
From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 01/24/05:
Hey! Stick the towel
in the freezer and after a couple of hours the wax should pop off! Gardenia is
my favorite too!
Love those candles. I go for the freezer trick cause the alternative is gross
and yucky!!
Sarah Sugah!
AH, the freezer! That sounds even simpler - thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Mmmmmm -
gardenias!
From Kathy Pilgrim Clark ('63) of VA - 01/25/05:
AHHH,
so there are several steps
involved in the process! THAT'S the trick I remembered hearing
once-upon-a-time!
Thanks, Kathy! My dampened towel is in the freezer now, awaiting my
attention. I'll let y'all know the results.
From Tom Norris (HHS - '73) of VA - 01/24/05:
Carol ... in reply to the question from Joe
Drewry ('58 of VA), the last Newport News-Hampton football game was
on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1970 at Saunders Stadium. Hampton was
defending state champs, were on a
28-game winning streak, and had only yielded 6 points (to Kecoughtan) that year.
Even though they were odds-on
favorite to win, it was not to be as Newport News won that final game 16-7 and
denied Hampton the opportunity
to have a shot at back-to-back titles.
TRIVIA TIME. Newport News had a hand in Hampton's
longest losing streak since 1965. Following that 1970 loss
(Johnny Palmer's last year as head coach)
Hampton lost the two opening games of the 71 season to Ferguson and First
Colonial (Mike Smith's first year as head coach). That three game losing
streak has never been equaled or broken since.
Newport News ALSO had a hand in ending the previous three game losing streak in
65, when following losses to Wilson,
Kecoughtan, and Granby, Hampton pulled out a 7-6 win at Darling. The Kecoughtan
victory was much celebrated as it was
only the second year of varsity football at KHS and the KHS coaches promised to
jump off the Buckroe pier if they
beat Hampton. They did ... and they did ... and the pictures of wet coaches in
the 66 Tomahawk yearbook are priceless!
Thanks, Babe! I knew that you knew the answer to that question!
And speaking of Darling Stadium....
From Tom Norris (Hampton HS - '73) of VA - 12/29/04 and 01/25/05:
As I told David when I asked him to select the music, a year ago I would not
have considered such a page. Nowadays it
seems to make as much sense as anything else. After all, every other
Thanksgiving, we were all gathered there for a
monumental moment in our lives. So here it is - a brand new page:
http://www.nnhs65.com/darling-memorial-stadium.html
Thanks again, Babe!
From Brian Beachum ('72) of VA - 01/24/05:
Dear Carol,
For Joe Drewry ('58) of VA, there WAS a
NNHS Class of 1972. We were just spread across the city. Because of the
forced busing in 1972 and the demise of
NNHS, the class of NNHS ‘72 was
given the option of having NNHS on our 1972
diplomas. There were a few Typhoon loyals who did choose the NNHS diploma, as
did I. There was also a 1972 ring, as we
ordered our rings while still juniors. Unfortunately, my ring was stolen years
ago and I’m trying to get a replacement. That
quest is still ongoing. I’ll try to get a scan of the diploma for those
interested.
I am planning to build a web site for the “lost
class” of ’72, if I get enough interest. I’m unaware of any 1972 NNHS
yearbook, as Newport News was a Middle School in that year. There may have been
a NNMS yearbook, but not a NNHS
one as there was no NNHS in 1972 (tear in the eye). I do have a 1970 and 1971
yearbook, if anyone needs some scans. Just
let me know. Typhoons Forever.
Brian Beachum
NNHS Class of '72
Thanks, Brian!
We wish you well
with your web site. And if you can snag me the faculty photo of Billy
Turner ('65) of TX, oops - I mean
Coach Bill Turner - from
whichever Anchor it is (along with the year and the page number, as my
compulsive/obsessive
tendencies should be obvious to one and all by now - though I prefer to think of
it as "attention to detail"), I would dearly love
to add it to his page:
http://www.nnhs65.com/teach-Turner.html
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 01/24/05:
http://www.fisherhouse.org/contribute/contribute.shtml
WOWZERS!!! This is something of which I was totally unaware! Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Adonis!
From Gloria Woolard Price (Hampton HS - '65) of FL - 01/25/05:
Thanks, Gloria! I added your remarks to the Summer Dances page:
http://www.nnhs65.com/summer-dances.html
I personally do not remember
The Blue Light, but compared to some of the other things I've forgotten,
that's completely
understandable.
Who remembers this for Gloria?
From Elizabeth Lankes (Hampton HS - '71) of VA - 01/25/05:
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Summer of 1982 - Image by
Elizabeth Lankes (HHS - '71) of VA |
Thanks, Elizabeth! I added your image to the Fuller's page:
http://www.nnhs65.com/fullers.html
(I'm saving the earlier images you sent us for tomorrow's extra edition of the Newsletter.)
From Nancy Bigger Alligood ('56) of VA - 01/25/05:
Thank you, Nancy! What a kind thing to say!
From Cathy Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - 01/25/05:
http://www.thestatenislandboys.com/U_thrill_me/
Thanks, Cathy! We've run this rather recently, but it's such fun! I'm never averse to repeating and reiterating fun!
From Edna Whitcomb Harrison ('65) of VA - 01/25/05:
Carol,
I was surprised to see in the newsletter that only 15 DVDs and 2 VHS tapes were
sold of the reunion. I
purchased two of the DVDs myself. I spoke to my sister, Libby (Whitcomb Ellis
- '63 - of FL) today and
she told me how much she enjoyed the DVD that I purchased and sent to her. I
can't imagine anyone not
wanting a DVD or VHS tape of this reunion. The cost is less than the cost of the
usual reunion group picture.
And it is priceless. And Carol you are right, it is like being there once again.
It is really moving as one
watches and remembers what happened so many years ago. It is full of memories
and very poignant
moments. Carol, your speech was so moving and expressed the feelings of a lot of
people. We are and
were the privileged ones. We attended a high school that we could be proud of.
OK ,,, I am drifting off
course here.
Back to praising the DVD that I purchased. The DVD was professionally done. The
price is very reasonable.
Shipping is FREE !! Anyone that is thinking about getting one should get it
while they are still available.
Edna
Thanks, Edna! I'm completely astonished that more people have not availed themselves of this marvelous opportunity.
And thanks for your kind remarks
about my moment in the spotlight. I decided - rightly or wrongly - to
forego using notes,
as I thought it not inconceivable that I might have difficulty reading
them for one reason or another, so I was rather surprised
to see what I actually ended up saying. GIGGLES!!!
But back to the issue - if you have not yet ordered a copy of this precious treasure - WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?!?
From Gail Kiger Bonsey (Ferguson HS - '73) of OR - 01/26/05:
Well, Carol, after the reunion DVD came to me first
instead of my brother (Steve Kiger - '66 - of VA), I gleefully
watched it first (and enjoyed it) and then UPS'd it to him from Portland. I
was so excited. It had also coincided with his birthday....well, he called...then
he burst my bubble and I could have brained him when he informed me
his DVD player
was non-working, and had been for some time, but he promised me he'd watch it
very soon ... he thinks it's funny how I enjoy
this page - but for those that aren't "into a computer", they have no idea all
the fun stories/memories and old photos/clippings
you have featured on the tidewater area.
.
Thanks, Gail! You are such
a hoot! I'm glad you're enjoying everything here. Actually, I'm
still chuckling over your calling a
retired Naval officer "this Dave guy" when I've always been so completely in awe
of him, ever since we first met in
Miss Allen's
biology class back in '61-'62, but I digress!
I forwarded your note to
David (Spriggs - '64 - of VA) and Albert (Dorner - '66 - of VA) early
this morning, and Albert
assured me he would take care of it for you. I would quote him verbatim,
but then he'd probably be forced to shoot me or
something, and there are quite enough people in that posse already without
having Albert to lead the charge.
However, speaking of Albert, I
cannot resist sharing this image with y'all. I now have (temporarily) in
my possession fifteen
Anchors, from 1952 to 1966. I've studied them all rather carefully.
From all those yearbooks, my favorite "staged" photo must
surely be this one from page 32 of the 1966 Anchor:
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Isn't that just the cutest picture you've seen lately??? Ah, but I digress again.
I posted your memories of Coach Range; thanks for sharing them:
http://www.nnhs65.com/teach-Range.html
Smithfield-Massey is gone???
Ah, the carnage of destruction has spread to Richmond, too. Sigh.
The other day, my sister
and her husband (Eleanor Buckley Nowitzky - '59 and Miles Nowitzky -
Granby HS - '50 - of NC) were returning home
from Northern Virginia. As is their custom, they turned off into Richmond
to stop at Bill's Barbeque. They found it boarded up.
Horrified but undaunted, they drove down the street to the other Bill's
location. It had met the same fate. Crushed, she called
me from the road with the tragic announcement. Unbelievable.
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 01/26/05:
Thanks, Joe! What a
beautiful tribute! You mentioned that you were in touch with Coach
Chambers now. What a rare
opportunity, to be able to tell a teacher or mentor of the profound impact
such dedication made in the life of even a single
student. Thank you for sharing this with us all, Adonis.
I've so
much more for you - including even two or three letters, but this has been quite
a long edition already, and I am seriously
out of time, so we'll pick it up tomorrow.
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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This Magic Moment
This magic moment
So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I met you
And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too
I could see it by the look in your eyes
Sweeter than wine
Softer than a summer's night
Everything I want, I have
Whenever I hold you tight
This magic moment,
While your lips are close to mine,
Will last forever,
Forever, 'til the end of time
So why won't you dance with me?
Why won't you dance with me?
This magic moment
So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I met you
And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too
I could see it by the look in your eyes
Sweeter than wine
Softer than a summer's night
Everything I want, I have
Whenever I hold you tight
My dear
My heart's all aglow
Could this be magic
Loving you so.
Could this be magic
My dear
Having your love
My prayers were answered
So far from above.
I thought it would be
Just a memory
To linger my heart in pain
But too much pride
I opened up my eyes
And I'm with you dear once again
Could this be magic
My dear
Having your love
If this is magic
Then magic is mine.
Could this be magic
Then magic is mine.
"This Magic
Moment" midi courtesy of
http://www.ics.uci.edu/~dan/midi/rock/
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 01/21/05
Thanks, Dave!
"This
Magic Moment" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/thelosthighway/thismagicmoment.htm
also
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 01/21/05
Thanks again, Dave!
"It’s Magic" Animated Hands clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny3/magic/free_gifs.html - 01/20/05
Bunny in Hat and Magic Wand Images courtesy of http://www.fotosearch.com/stock-photos/pictures/images/magic-wand - 01/20/05
Magic Blue divider line clip art courtesy of http://www.cliphoto.com/index0.htm - 01/20/05