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01/27/06 - NNHS Newsletter - Mozart's 250th Birthday
"When I am ... traveling in a carriage,
or walking after a good meal,
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
| YOWZERONI!!! I just ripped out large sections and more letters than I care to admit from today's Newsletter so that I could at least issue it before midnight. One day soon I may actually get my act together - but don't hold your breath.......... |
| Sixty-one years ago today, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. Take some time today to pause and remember those millions of worlds that ceased to be during those dark years. |
BIRTHDAYS:
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We seem to have no birthdays today, but Happy Birthday this weekend
to the following:
28 -
Courtney Russ ('57) Y'all have a super Birthday Weekend! |
GUEST BOOK SIGNERS:
1. Bob Schweida ('54) of NH - 01/25/06:
Thanks, Bob! If you'd like to be added to our mailing and Alumni Lists, just let me know. We'd be glad to have you: |
PAGE HITS:
| Hit # 43,000 was made sometime on the evening of Wednesday, January 25, 2006 by an unidentified person: |
From Kathy Pilgrim Clark ('63) of VA - 01/24/06 - "A Chorus Line":
| Carol,
I have just gotten home from the Friends and Family Night at Williamsburg Players production of "A Chorus Line". My daughter, Dana, is playing the role of Sheila. She was so good playing the tough, hardened character who is sarcastic and sexy. I admit it was tough seeing my daughter in this role but the whole production is pretty darned good. Her dad and I were there in the company of friends, all of whom enjoyed it. This was the 'hot' show when she was a teenager and it is realistic to say that she waited 17 years to be in it. Anyone who is in the area should plan to go. Just had to brag a moment. Thanks, Kathy Of course, Kathy! That's one of the main reasons we exist! I hope this is still playing, even after all my delays, and the rest of y'all can still go see this show! Thanks, Kathy! |
From Bruce Sims ('56) of VA - 01/24/06 - "The restaurant at 239 Buxton Avenue":
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Carol: The small brick building to the right of the large addition in the picture shown as Vic Zodda's on the 01/13/06 newsletter was called The Pick A Bone Restaurant in the 40's and early 50's and had the best fried chicken ever cooked in the whole area. I think that was Vic's location, because the addition was built by the Moose Lodge around 1960. I lived on the 300 block of Pine Avenue and went to Wilson School and NNHS. I also carried papers dropped off at Bunn's Texaco. He was a great man who let us work on our cars on the side lot. All of my friends and I spent a lot of time in Roger's and also at Buddy's Place on 25th Street Pine Avenue. The 50's were a great time to grow up in. Keep up the good work that you do. Bruce Thank you so much, Bruce! Ummmmm, I haven't made those restaurant additions yet, but I do appreciate your comments and clarifications. It's most helpful, and I really will attend to that soon. And about Roger's Confectionary.... Y'all have no doubt noticed I haven't yet made that page. Bobby Darlin', where are those images?? Okay, I'll make it anyway - if someone will give me at least a street address. I just can't seem coerce myself into making it without some sort of minimalist identification, anyway. Have you guys ever seen Monk on TV???? |
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Carol,
I was surprised that you asked about the Lee Theater. It was bought maybe 10 years ago by the City of Hampton and turned into a first class space for performances. Until the Ferguson Arts Center opened at Christopher Newport University this past fall, it was perhaps the premier performance space on the Peninsula.
It has an art deco sort of
look. There's a stage, a gridiron and a backstage area (that was achieved
by building out the back wall) as well as dressing rooms, new bathrooms,
concession area, etc. The 'season' runs year round and is well supported
by people from the Peninsula as well as south side. The most wonderful
acts come through - from Les Trocadero Ballet de Monte Carlo (men in
ballet drag dancing as femmes to Balanchine choreography!) to sand
painting monks from Tibet! The season and its success are due entirely to
the Director of the Hampton Arts Commission, Michael Curry who came to
Hampton from Atlanta (I think) and brought his rolodex with him. He has
contacts scattered throughout the entertainment industry. The facility
runs on a small staff and a large group of dedicated volunteers.
So the original theatre, which
was a burlesque house, transitioned to a movie house and later became an
adult film cinema. It is now back to its former glory as a sort of art
deco performance space that is busy many nights and days each month. And
that's what became of the Lee.
WOWZERS!!! Thanks so much, Kathy! But I'm surprised that you were surprised. What surprised you, that I was curious, or that I didn't already know? I'm curious about practically everything, I lived in a Dixie Cup for over 30 years, and new information often leaves my brain moments after arrival. This is not the world's greatest combination. And this is why I'm glad we're compiling this archive. Even if I was the only one was interested, I'm delighted to have found a place to learn and organize and record it all. So I will be recording this here - right where it belongs: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-movie-theaters.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/lee-theater.html Thanks so much, Kathy! You're a fountain of knowledge, and I appreciate it! |
From Chandler Nelms (Hampton HS - '63) of MD - 01/2
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Great newsletter. Chandler Nelms Thank you, Chandler
Darlin'!
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From Dave
Arnold ('65) of VA - 01/25/06 - "Mariners' Museum":
| I do remember having concerts at the
Mariners' Museum at least three times, and it was on Sunday afternoons. The
Apple Blossom Festival was always in May so the first weekend sounds right.
I can't recall another parade in May. After the Apple Blossom I believe we
were too tired for anything else. Thanks, Dave! Was that three concerts in three years that you recall??? |
From Richard Dawes (NNHS/HHS - '62) of VA - 01/25/06 - "Movie Theaters in NN and
Hampton":
| Hi Carol To: 
Gloria Woolard Price (Hampton HS - '65) of FLI never get to see Don Eways since moving to Providence Forge. I did see him at the funeral for Everett Hill (HHS ~65) about a year ago. Don started the New Years Day parties about 1970. I lived just down the street from him and partnered/assisted him for many years with the parties. You may remember Don and I were very close for many years until I moved from Hampton in 1985. Don still lives at the same place. You posted a link: http://photobucket.com/albums/y147/Chuck1231/Theatres/Virginia/?a Wow, what a great site. There are three movie theaters that are not listed on this site (NNHS 65), one in NN and two in Hampton.
EEEEK!!! Oh, my
goodness! I will definitely get back to this!!!
Thanks so much, Dicky!!!
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From Jacqueline Ray Fisher ('66) of NC - 01/25/06:
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Carol
I live in NC - not too far from you
(Raleigh). What a FUN site - thank you so much!
No kidding?!? How cool!!! And I'm glad you're enjoying the site - thanks!
--
"Never confuse someone else’s inability to do some thing with its inability to be done." ~ Steve Maraboli I love your revolving signature quotations! |
From Jamey Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA - 01/26/06:
| More sad news,
Betty Marie Millner's (FHS - '65) husband Svein Lassen died
last night. He was a lawyer at Jones, Blechman, Woltz and Kelly for
years, and my daughter-in-law Susie's boss. We all loved him and will
miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers for Betty Marie, and the
children. Jamey |
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| Svein J. Lassen
NEWPORT NEWS - Svein J.
Lassen, 58, husband of Elizabeth Millner (Betty Marie) Lassen, died
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006. Arrangements by Peninsula Funeral Home. |
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| Oh, Jamey! I'm so sorry to hear this! Betty Marie and I were in school together way back when we were itty-bitty. My deepest sympathies to her and her family. | ||
From
Wayne Stokes ('65) of VA - 01/26/06 -
"Under 'Who Cares'?":
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CBD,
The comments from
Dee Hodges Bartram - '66 - of VA) bring to mind the many
times I have "questioned" the "gold" of the "Blue and Gold Typhoon". Any
one else that played any sport at
NNHS
can probably look back and
remember it (I hope!) the way I do; the "IT" being the colors of our
uniforms and letters and certificates. Perhaps the band, also?
I can't ever recall any uniform being
trimmed in "gold"; it was always orange. My letter is orange, the
additional certificates are noted in orange. The why of Coach Conn
preferring orange on the uniforms over gold was not explained or I
missed it. Anyone know the why of it?
Our basketball uniforms of the 60's
have become antique looking compared to what they wear today. I do
remember our "away uniform knee socks" being Navy Blue with Orange
STRIPES running "up them". I was told that the purpose for that was that
we would be able to see a teammate from the floor by the color of the
knee socks (they did "stand out" from a crowd!) and that would help us
get out of any "tight spots" that we may encounter on the court. True?
Sounds plausible.
TC!
Wayne
Well, Wayne Honey, I do know what I was told, but I'd prefer you'd hear it from someone who really, really knows........ Thanks! |
From Kathy Pilgrim Clark ('63) of VA - 01/26/06 - "9:00 pm prayer":
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This was sent to me by a City Employee
whose son is active duty Army presently in Iraq. I ask that you
consider becoming a member of a large army of pray-ers - as in those who
pray - for that minute, when you can. Thanks. Kathy
Someone has said that, if we really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. In W.W.II there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people and peace. There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America. If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (8:00 pm Central) (6:00 pm Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for peace in the world. If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have. Together, we "CAN" make a difference! Thank You, and God Bless America & ALL who are seeking world peace! Thank you, Kathy! I like this "concentrated" prayers idea! |
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 01/27/06
- "More Movie Stars":
Those are all I have for now (eight new images).
Magic can't be rushed - and they're gorgeous! Thank you so much, David!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/movie-star-cards.html
From Jay Styles ('68) of ? - 01/27/06 - "NNHS 65 website":
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Good Day,
I was just recently told of your website by Mike Spivey and enjoyed
it very much.
I noticed that Bobby had given you some information concerning the death of Jerry Thomas Hicks, class of 1968. Jerry was in the US Marines, not the US Army as listed. Jerry was killed on July 4, 1970 in Madison, North Carolina. If memory serves me correctly, Jerry had pulled into the car wash to get out of a storm with high winds and the storm caused the car wash building to collapse and a steel beam and wall fell on him. Actually, he had been home for several months recuperating from wounds suffered in Viet Nam, which ultimately led to his discharge from the Corps. Jerry had called me and wanted to go the the NCO club at Langley Air Force base, but I already had a date and had to decline. The next morning, I flew out for a year on the Korean DMZ, that was in March. In July, I received the newspaper article of his accident. I wish I had canceled the date, Jerry was a good friend and is sadly missed. His year in Nam was especially hard, physically and mentally. Thank you so much for that information, Jay. I added it to the '68 Memorial page, and made the necessary corrections: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam-all.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam68.html Looking back, were we not lucky to have attended such a wonderful institution as NNHS? It's a shame that the city let the school die, instead of continuing the tradition. Anyway, I enjoyed the site. Jay Styles, Class of 1968 I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if you'd like to be added to our mailing and Alumni Lists; we'd be glad to have you: |
UPDATES:
| I added the
latest Guest Book Signings onto these permanent Memorial Pages yesterday: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/NNHS-Newsletters.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/12-23-05-NNHS-Peter-Brame.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/NNHS-Newsletters-2006.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/01-06-06-NNHS-Betty-Nicol.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/01-21-06-NNHS-Estelle-Forbes.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/01-23-06-NNHS-Bobbie-Brame.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/01-26-06-NNHS-Leah-Rosenwasser.html Actually, these updates took me far longer than I anticipated, and I've not had time to do any of those other things I promised. I'm either a pathological liar, or I'm so conceited that I think I can do everything life presents. My sister, My #3 son, The question in everyone's mind is, where will all these things and people fit, or where can they be squeezed to fit, into this tiny little house??? We shall see. Meanwhile, my time is short, my brain is overextended and even more distracted than what has become "normal" for me, so I'm apt to make even wilder promises than usual. So please be patient, and after a week or so, remind me........... |
| I certainly hope I get back to all this soon, because I just removed enough to constitute an entire Newsletter all by itself. I'm very sorry I ran out of time, but I've preserved it all in a safe place for next time. |
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of
Figaro
midi courtesy of
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/missouri/1017/midis.html
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs
('64) of VA - 01/11/06
WOWZERONI!!! What a powerful Midi!
Thanks, Dave!
Mozart as a Child Portrait courtesy of http://www.classicalarchives.com/bios/mozart_bio.html - 01/23/05
Excerpt from the 1780 Mozart Portrait by J. Nepomuk della Croce (1780) courtesy of http://www.kunstderfuge.com/mozart.htm - 01/23/05
Musical clip art courtesy of http://www.cliphoto.com/index0.htm - 01/23/05
Further Background Readings on Mozart - http://www.kunstderfuge.com/bios/mozart.html and http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/mozart.html and http://www.classicalarchives.com/bios/mozart_bio.html - 01/23/05
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
