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02/18/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Ivory Tower “Living in a tower, however secure it may feel, is hardly a social attribute.”
- Dirk
Bogarde |
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“I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to
have been only a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.” - Sir Isaac Newton (25 Dec 1642 - 20 Mar 1727 [NS: 04 Jan 1643 - 31 March 1727] ) |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
The theme song
for today's Newsletter was released in two very popular versions in 1956. I
quickly memorized it and belted it out whenever possible - which, given the
lyrics, must have sounded a bit strange, coming from a nine-year old.
While I was a big fan of Gale Storm as an actress, I personally vastly preferred Cathy Carr's rendition of the song. See what you think:
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7sxd8N_I6M - Ivory Tower - Cathy Carr, 1956
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsBK4m7rIr8 - Ivory Tower - Gale Storm, 1956
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_Tower_%281956_song%29:
"Ivory Tower" is a popular song written by Jack Fulton and Lois Steele. Popular versions by Cathy Carr and Gale Storm, and a rhythm & blues version by Otis Williams and the Charms all received major popularity in 1956. Carr's version reached #2 and Storm's #6 on the Billboard pop charts, while Williams' version reached #11 on Billboard's R&B chart.
SAD NEWS:
1.
From
Susie Overton Jones ('63) of VA to the Members of the Class
of 1963 - 02/17/13, 12:01 PM - "Sad News":
Our classmate -
Linda Bowen Uplinger's daughter
Sara L. Jones passed away at the age of 40 on Feb. 15..The obituary is listed in today's Daily Press www.dailypress.com. For anyone wishing to forward a sympathy card Linda's address is (available upon request): Susie Jones
Oh, how sad indeed! Thank you so
much for letting us know, Susie. Our sincerest condolences are extended
to Linda and her family.
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2.
From
Phil
('64) and
Sylvia Hall Hammond ('66) of FL -
02/17/13, 8:24 PM - "
Allen Hall - Class of
1961":
| Carol, Sylvia’s brother, Allan Hall, passed away peacefully under hospice care today, February 17 around 7 AM in Boca Raton, Florida. He was a great guy, 3 purple hearts from several tours in Viet Nam. He served as a Ranger in the173rd Airborne and was highly decorated. We spent the last week with him, along with his daughter Tracy (her mother is Sheila Blackman Hall class of 1964), our daughter Jennifer Douglas, and some of his friends. He will be buried with full military honors in a national cemetery yet to be determined. He was only 71 but lived the life he wanted; his favorite saying from the days as a Ranger, “Mess with the Best, die with the rest.” Thanks, Phil & Sylvia Hammond OH, NO!
I am quite shocked
and saddened to learn this, but thank you for letting me know. Y'all
have my deepest sympathies!
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
the
late Bill
Sawyer ('57)
(deceased 05/16/06)
AND
Brooks Bloxom ('64) of NC!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Bobby Norris ('62) of VA
AND
Linda Lane Lane ('64) of VA
AND
Jamey Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
20 -
Bobby Callis ('64) of WV;
22 - Ronald Bass ('57) AND Curt Lauterbach ('65) of VA AND Billy Reece ('68) of ID;
23 - Richard Prince ('57);
24 - Carrie Forrest Fox ('52) of VA
AND
Debi Fink Golden ('65) of MA;
25 - Peggy Wellington Craft ('57)
AND
the President of the Class of 1965,
Joe Wingo of NC!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
THIS DAY IN WWII:
February 18, 1942 - The Imperial Japanese Army began the systematic extermination of perceived hostile elements among the Chinese in Singapore.
February 18, 1943 - The Nazis arrested the members of the White Rose movement.
February 18, 1943 - Joseph Goebbels delivered his Sportpalast speech to a large but carefully selected audience calling for a total war, as the tide of World War II had turned against Nazi Germany and its Axis allies.
THIS DAY IN 1963:
Monday, February 18, 1963 - Football journalist Henry Winter was born in London, England.
From
Me
('65) of NC - 02/17/13 - "National Restaurant":
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I had been seeing this "Beautiful
Interior" shot of the National Restaurant listed on eBay for some
time, but thought that surely we had long since captured it for our
archive. Well, guess, what? We had not - but we have now!
http://www.nnhs65.com/SITE-MAP.html http://www.nnhs65.com/old-stomping.html |
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From My
#6 Son, Dale Harty,
(Hillsboro HS, IL / American School, IL
- '02) of MA - 02/17/13 - "Party
Harty #5 - Towel of Evil":
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For all of you that need a little Sabbath morning smile.
When dueling a super-hero a villain needs a nice repertoire of evil gadgetry - in a pinch, improvise. http://picardtheelvenranger.deviantart.com/art/Party-Harty-005-The-Towel-of-Evil-354801028
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From
Jack Nelson ('54) of Northern VA -
02/17/13 - "A Trip Back in Time THOSE were the days, my friend":
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before but it sure brought back some fond memories for me.
WOWZERS! I caught myself several times saying, "HEY! I had one just like that!" Thanks so
much, Jack!
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From
Don Jett (NNHS / Warwick HS - '60) of FL -
02/17/13 - "Great 50's Video":
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Hi Carol,
I don’t know if you
have seen this before, but is is quite good and a real memory
stimulant .....
Don Jett
‘In God We Trust’
This
video is great if you grew up in the 50's and if you didn't it's
still good!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_ Turn on your speakers!!! In those days there was no sugar added. Check out the shape the kids were in. Thank you so much, Don! 
Ya just can't get enough nostalgia (right?), and this is delightful!
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From My Friend, Tina, of NC - 02/17/13 - "The Lone Ranger Theme Song (FABULOUS)":
| This guy is very good.
Enjoy! Lone Ranger
Theme Song AHH!
The Lone Ranger! "He
was a fabulous individual!" Thanks, Tina!
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From
Me
('65) of NC - 02/17/13:
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BONUS EGGPLANT IVORY RECIPE:
http://www.thinktasty.com/eggplant-parmesan-dip - Eggplant Parmesan Dip
FINALLY:
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www.ajokeaday.com
- 02/17/12
(sic): One who runs in front of the car gets tired. One who runs behind gets exhausted. |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
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1.
Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 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, April 10, 2013 - 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. 3. Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1963 will hold their 50-Year Reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hampton on the Water. SEE: The website which has been set up for their class at www.nnhs1963.com; CONTACT: Frank Gibson, frankgibson@cox.net, Joyce Williams Nettles, joywnet@cox.net, or Susie Overton Jones, tnsjones@charter.net |
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PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 02/04/13 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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Written by
Jack Fulton and Lois Steele
Recorded by
Cathy Carr,
1956
(28 June 1925 – 22 Nov 1988)
Recorded by
Gale Storm, 1956
(05 Apr 1922 - 27 June 2009)
Come down come down from your ivory tower
Let love come in to your heart
Don't lock yourself in your ivory tower
Don't keep us so far apart
I love you I love you
Are you too far above me to hear
Come down come down from your ivory tower
You'll find true love has its charms
It's so cold so cold in your ivory tower
But warm so warm in my arms
I love you I love you
"Ivory Tower" midi courtesy of
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~sorem002/misc_midi.html - 02/18/12
"Ivory Tower" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.classic-country-song-lyrics.com/ivorytowerlyricschords.html -
02/18/12
Ivory Tower Image courtesy of
http://andrewboynton.com/about-andy/boston-colleges-carroll-school-of-management/lets-hear-it-for-the-ivory-tower
- 02/18/12
Divider Line156 clip art courtesy of
http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/tx5280/lines4.html - 06/25/10
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 and USMC Flags clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
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
Animated "Happy Little Rabbits We Are" clip art courtesy of http://users.bigpond.net.au/jellery/index.htm - 04/25/09
Animated Big Hugs Smiley clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA
- 06/19/09
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated Kissing Smiley clip art courtesy of
Al Farber ('64) of GA
- 11/07/07
Thanks, Al!
