03/13/10 - NNHS Newsletter -
“Folks,
- take it from me - we couldn't live
-
Louis Armstrong |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We're
continuing to run Big Band Sounds all this week.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Don%27t_Mean_a_Thing_%28If_It_Ain%27t_Got_That_Swing%29 :
"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills, now accepted as a jazz standard. The music was written and arranged by Ellington in August 1931 during intermissions at Chicago's Lincoln Tavern and was first recorded by Ellington and his orchestra for Brunswick Records (Br 6265) on February 2, 1932. Ivie Anderson sang the vocal and trombonist Joe Nanton and alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges played the instrumental solos. The title was based on the oft stated credo of Ellington's former trumpeter Bubber Miley, who was dying of tuberculosis. The song became famous, Ellington wrote, "as the expression of a sentiment which prevailed among jazz musicians at the time." Probably the first song to use the phrase "swing" in the title, it introduced the term into everyday language and presaged the swing era by three years. The Ellington band played the song continuously over the years and recorded it numerous times, most often with trumpeter Ray Nance as vocalist.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDQpZT3GhDg - It Don't Mean a Thing - Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, 1943
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxfMRhyzu3g - It Don't Mean a Thing - Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8qGa4Yh2qs - It Don't Mean a Thing - Louis Armstrong
BONUS #4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG71yD8UUbE&NR=1 - It Don't Mean a Thing - Ella Fitzgerald, 1974
BONUS #5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUn4TyP6oOE - It Don't Mean a Thing - the Love Handles (slightly silly swing) with scenes from classic swing dance films - Hellzapoppin', Untamed Youth, Twiced Blessed and more
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Betty Spain Uecker ('63) of VA
AND
My Daughter-in-Law,
Kim Woods Harty (Hillsboro HS,
IL / Richard Milburn Academy, FL - '03) of IL!
Happy Birthday this week to:
15 - Joan Williams Eberwine ('57) AND Linda Robinson Gillespie ('71) of VA;
16 -
Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA AND
Jacque Ray Fisher ('66) of NC;
17 –
Barbara Brewer (’69) of VA;
18 -
Johnny Mitchell ('57) of VA AND
Kay Knight Midkiff Evans ('59) of VA AND
Aderon Gibbs ('66) of VA AND
Wade
Scott ('66) of MO;
19 -
Cheryl Mays Howard ('66) of VA;
20 - My Cousin, Stuart
Atkinson (Warsaw HS - '63) of VA AND
Sid Melton ('64) of NY
AND
Terri McAfee Artman ('66) of VA
AND
My Nephew, Kevin Dick (Weber HS,
UT - '82) of NC!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
REMINDER:
Set your clocks tonight - Spring forward and
Fall back and all that. Anyway you cut it, you're gonna lose an hour's
sleep tonight, and spend the next six to eight weeks trying to acclimate your
mind, soul, and body to the whole nastiness.....
THIS DAY IN WWII:
March 13, 1940 - The Russo-Finnish
Winter War ended.
Finland
signed the
Moscow Peace Treaty with the
Soviet Union, ceding almost all of
Finnish Karelia. Finnish troops and the remaining population are
immediately evacuated.
March 13, 1943 - In Bougainville, Japanese troops ended their assault on American forces at Hill 700. March 13, 1943 - The Holocaust: German forces liquidated the Jewish ghetto in Kraków. Hans Finke arrived in Auschwitz with 963 other prisoners. 473 are put to death in the gas chambers. 491 are assigned to slave labor. March 13, 1944 - Britain announced that all travel between Ireland and the U.K. was suspended because the Irish government would not expel Axis-power diplomats within its borders. |
THIS DAY IN 1965:
Saturday,
March 13, 1965 - Statistician
Corrado Gini
(b. 23 May 1884 in
Motta di Livenza,
near
Treviso,
Italy)
died. Saturday, March 13, 1965 - Bishop, poet, and politician Fan S. Noli (b. 06 Jan 1882 in Ibriktepe, Ottoman Empire) died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of 83. Saturday, March 13, 1965 - Engineer and automobile designer Vittorio Jano (b. Viktor János on 23 May 1891 in San Giorgio Canavese, in Piedmont, Italy) committed suicide in Turin, Italy. |
From
Randy Bearor ('64) of VA - 03/11/10 - "birthday addition":
I'M NOT SURE IF I HAD GIVING YOU MY ADDRESS SINCE MOVING TO THE MOUNTAINS OF SOUTH WESTERN VIRGINIA. ADDRESS IS BELOW.....
Why, certainly, Randy! Thanks
so much!
(I actually remembered that
from The Olden Days - possibly because my middle name is also Randolph!)
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Y'all keep those birth dates a-comin'!
From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA - 03/12/10 - "
Rosalie!":
I've been spending
some time with my sister, Rosalie, and got her e-mail address. Thought you might send her an e-mail/newsletter. Linda May '66 Rosalie!!! COOL BEANS! We were in homeroom together - possibly for all five years!
That may not seem unusual to most
of y'all who enjoyed stable homerooms, but our homeroom was a bit of an
oddity, with an endless shifting of cast, crew, and scenery. We
began as mice in 108 (the Beacon room)
with
(GASP!!!
Would you looky here!
But
ANYWAY - sooo, Rosalie! Would you like to join us here?? We'd love to
have you!
And
thanks, Linda May!
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From
Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 03/12/10 -
"A Beautiful Reading!!":
A Beautiful Reading!!
A Birth Certificate shows that we
were born A Death Certificate shows that we died Pictures show that we lived! Have a seat .. Relax . . . And read this slowly... I Believe... That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other. I Believe... That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change. I Believe.... That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I Believe... That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I Believe... That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. I Believe.... That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I Believe... That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. I Believe.... That you can keep going long after you think you can't. I Believe.... That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I Believe... That either you control your attitude or it controls you. I Believe... That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. I Believe.... That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time. I Believe.... That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up. I Believe... That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. I Believe.... That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated. I Believe.... That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself. I Believe... That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief. I Believe.... That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. I Believe... That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life Forever. I Believe.... Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. I Believe... That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you. I Believe.... That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help. I Believe... That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. I Believe... That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. I Believe... That you should send this to all of the people that you believe in, I just did. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the most of everything they have.
Thanks, Bill!
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From http://www.selfgrowth.com - 03/08/10 - "Leadership":
Five
Performance Lessons from The Biggest Loser - By Kevin Eikenberry
My wife's favorite television show is the The Biggest Loser. If you're not familiar, it's an NBC reality television show that chronicles a group of seriously overweight people from all walks of life as they try to become more healthy - and lose lots of weight. To give you an idea, the most recent winner, Danny Cahill a 40-year-old man from Oklahoma, went from 430 pounds to 191 pounds in 7 months (that's 239 pounds LOST). When my wife first began watching the show and telling me how fascinating it was, I wasn't that interested; reality TV didn't seem very real to me, and I didn't really want to watch. After a few more conversations, I decided to watch with her. The show is "reality TV" and therefore there are elements that don't interest me that much, and I wish it wasn't so long (it's the perfect candidate for your DVR), but overall I really enjoy the show. Why? I enjoy the show because of the truths it highlights week after week about human performance, success, goal achievement and leadership. And, of course, these lessons are available to us all regardless of how much we weigh. Here are five of the most valuable lessons you can take from this show and apply in your life. The importance of vision. How can we arrive at any destination if we don't know what it is? Contestants on the show often say "I'm not ready to go home yet" (most weeks at least one contestant leaves "the ranch" where all contestants live while they pursue their weight loss full time). This statement connects to their vision. Often what they mean but don't say is that they don't yet have the skills, tools, and more to be successful on their own at home in reaching their vision. Their vision is clear and those who stay the most focused on it have the best results. The power of purpose. As with most reality television, there is a monetary prize for the person who loses the most weight (as a percentage of their initial weight). Yet, if you didn't already know that as you watched the show, you wouldn't learn it from the contestants. Do they want to win $250,000? I'm sure they do. However, that is never a topic of conversation; rather they talk about why they want to lose the weight - to play with their children, to live longer, to be a grandparent, to literally be able to have children, and more. These statements of purpose are the real "why" - the real reason they are putting their bodies and minds through extremes. Those with the strongest purposes, make the most progress. The need for massive action. You must agree that you can't lose 20-50+% of your body weight in 7 months by eating a few less chips or walking once in awhile. The people on the show aren't timid about their actions. They are doing the extreme! When I watch them I am continually reminded that if you want massive change, you must take massive action. The value of new habits. During the course of the show, there are episodes where all the remaining contestants go home for one or more weeks. During this time, they need to continue to exercise and eat correctly because when they return for the weekly weigh in, they will be accountable for their actions of the week. Those that are most successful at home are those who have built new habits of thinking and acting; habits that transcend the time away from home. So it is for us - we must consciously build habits that support the goals we want to achieve, and make choices that are consistent with those goals. The consequences of coaching. The show has two trainers who work with the contestants throughout the show - helping them with diet, exercise and mindset changes. Would the contestants be as successful without a coach to help them with their improvement? Of course not! Few of us would embark on physical fitness change without some coaching; yet often we try to reach other personal or professional goals without informed help. Crazy isn't it? If you want great success, get informed, caring, wise assistance. Each of these lessons is incredibly valuable, and when intentionally applied can create great change. They apply to those we lead as well. When you take these lessons and apply them to your leadership activities, you can make a bigger difference within your organization. Am I telling you to watch the new season, or watch past episodes online? Not necessary; that is up to you. What I am telling you is that if you want greater results in any part of your life, pay attention to the lessons I have shared above. Because they work. |
From Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA - 02/18/10 - "Panda Therapy
(#14 in a Series of 19)":
I love these Panda emails! I hope you get the "warm fuzzies", too!
Is it any wonder the world has fallen in love with these animals? DON'T
YOU FEEL BETTER ALREADY?
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ABBREVIATED ALERT:
From Jane Chambers of VA - 07/01/09 AND 02/07/10 - "CNC BOOK BROCHURE & AD" AND 61-62 DECADERS ADDENDA:http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/brochure(2).pdf
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/CNC-Memories-Book-219390602.pdf
http://www.nnhs65.com/61-63-DECADERS-ADDENDA.doc
Contact Dr. Chambers at cncmemories61_71@yahoo.com.
Thanks, Jane!
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FINALLY:
From ArcaMax Jokes - 03/12/10:
Physics
As scientists and concerned citizens, we applaud the recent trend
towards legislation which requires the prominent placing of warnings
on products that present hazards to the general public. Yet we must
also offer the cautionary thought that such warnings, however
well-intentioned, merely scratch the surface of what is really
necessary in this important area. This is especially true in light
of the findings of 20th century physics.
We therefore propose that the following list of warnings appears on
every product offered for sale in the United States.
WARNING: This Product Warps Space and Time in Its Vicinity.
CAUTION: The Mass of This Product Contains the Energy Equivalent of
85 Million Tons of TNT per Net Ounce of Weight.
HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE: This Product Contains Minute Electrically
Charged Particles Moving at Velocities in Excess of Five Hundred
Million Miles Per Hour.
CONSUMER NOTICE: Because of the "Uncertainty Principle," It Is
Impossible for the Consumer to Find Out at the Same Time Both
Precisely Where This Product Is and How Fast It Is Moving. (Note:
This one is optional on the grounds that Heisenburg was never quite
sure that his principle was correct.)
ADVISORY: There is an Extremely Small but Nonzero Chance That,
Through a Process Know as "Tunneling," This Product May
Spontaneously Disappear from Its Present Location and Reappear at
Any Random Place in the Universe, Including Your Neighbor's
Domicile. The Manufacturer Will Not Be Responsible for Damages or
Inconvenience That May Result.
ATTENTION: Despite Any Other Listing of Product Contents Found
Hereon, the Consumer is Advised That, in Actuality, This Product
Consists Of 99.999999999% Empty Space.
PLEASE NOTE: Some Quantum Physics Theories Suggest That When the
Consumer Is Not Directly Observing This Product, It May Cease to
Exist or Will Exist Only in a Vague and Undetermined State.
HEALTH WARNING: Care Should Be Taken When Lifting This Product,
Since Its Mass, and Thus Its Weight, Is Dependent on Its Velocity
Relative to the User.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 16, 17, and 18, 2010 - The NNHS Class of 1953 will hold its 57-Year Reunion. For details, contact Robert Walker at bobsawalker@verizon.net (757) 596-7722 or Betty Burns at bsb0735@cox.net (757) 223-9488 -
CLASS OF 19532. Saturday, April 24, 2010,11:30 AM - The NNHS Class of 1954 will hold a 56-Year Mini-Reunion Luncheon at The Chamberlin. For details, contact Mickey Marcella at mcmiceli@verizon.net (757) 249-3800 or Betty Hamby Neher at bineher@cox.net (757) 898-5099 or Dr. Harry Simpson at hdsdds@aol.com (804) 694-0346 - CLASS OF 1954
3
. Saturday, June 12, 2010 - George Wythe Schools Closing Celebration. Contact Glory Gill (Wythe school nurse) at 727-2965 / ggill@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us with any questions or to contribute old memories - OPEN TO PUBLIC4.
Friday and Saturday, August 6 and 7, 2010 - The NNHS Class of 1970 will hold its 40-Year Reunion. Saturday night will be at the Kiln Creek Golf & Country Club. For details, contact Carol Comer Cutler at ca23comerww@aol.com or visit the reunion website at NNHS1970Reunion.myevent.com - CLASS OF 19705. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 6, 7, and 8, 2010 - The NNHS Class of 1960 will hold its 50-Year Reunion at the Marriott Newport News at City Center. For details, contact Karen Weinstein Witte at kwitte@tampabay.rr.com - CLASS OF 1960
6.
Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16, 2010 - The NNHS Class of 1965 will hold its 45-Year Reunion at the Point Plaza Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601. For details, contact Dave Arnold at captarnold@vprj.net.PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 01/08/10 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 02/21/10 |
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Written by Duke Ellington (29 Apr 1899 – 24 May 1974), 1931 and Irving Mills (16 Jan 1894 - 21 Apr 1985)
Recorded by
Duke Ellington
and His Orchestra, 1932
What good is melody?
What good is music?
If it ain't possessin' something sweet
It ain't the melody, it ain't the music
There's something else that makes the tune complete
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing all you got to do is sing
It makes no difference
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm
Everything you've got
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
"It Don't Mean a Thing" midi (Sequenced by
Gary W0001) courtesy of http://www.gospel2motown.com/midi/bigband.htm - 03/08/10"It Don't Mean a Thing" lyrics courtesy of http://www.bluesforpeace.com/lyrics/don%27t-mean-a-thing.htm - 03/13/10
Swing Dance Image courtesy of
http://kikoshouse.blogspot.com/2009/12/lock-it-sock-it-put-it-in-your-pocket.html - 03/13/10Swing Dance clip art used to form Divider Lines courtesy of http://www.troublewithroy.com/2007/07/best-of-music.html - 03/13/10
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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!
Navy 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 fought in WWIISad Face clip art courtesy of http://www.designstop.com/free_stuff/clipart/smiles/smiles1.htm - 08/03/08 (re-saved 02/16/09)
Animated Hiding Mallard (by AF Artist - Josh Doohen) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 05/15/08
Kilroy Face courtesy
of
5kidz2many of MO -
01/24/10
Thanks, Rhonda!
Animated "Happy Little Rabbits We Are" clip art courtesy of http://users.bigpond.net.au/jellery/index.htm - 04/25/09