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03/17/09 - NNHS Newsletter |
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“There is no
language like the Irish for soothing and quieting.” |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We celebrate
this day every year - because it's such fun!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/03-17-05-NNHS-St-Patricks-Day.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/03-17-06-NNHS-Happy-St-Patricks-Day.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/03-17-07-NNHS-Happy-St-Patricks-Day.html
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There must be hundreds of versions of this beautiful song available. As my holiday gift to you, I chose these six (listed in no particular order) for their variety. Hopefully there's something for everyone to enjoy:
BONUS #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sj8DskmVJo - Amy
Walker (a cappella)
BONUS #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbuRA_D3KU - The
Muppets
BONUS #3 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujr8dQJgQUU - Andy Williams
BONUS #4 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h03iH-Bsvj8 -
Declan Galbraith (young Irish boy with a powerful voice)
BONUS #5 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaPFCvzzcFM - Celtic Woman -
WOWZERONI!!!
BONUS #6 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jgma--0WYU - Michael Londra - with
breathtaking scenes of Ireland!
HOMEWORK:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick's_Day
http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday/
http://www.entourages.com/barbs/stpatrick.htm
http://wilstar.com/holidays/patrick.htm
HEALTH UPDATE:
From
My Friend, Judy, of IL -
03/16/09, 11:30 AM - "health update":
YOWZERONI!
No wonder we were unable to reach
you on the phone! Thanks for the update, Jude! You take care of yourself and
we'll keep praying!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/requests-prayers.html
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy
St. Patrick's Day Birthday
today to
Barbara Brewer (’69) of VA!
Happy Birthday
tomorrow to
Johnny Mitchell ('57) of VA AND
Kay Knight Midkiff Evans ('59) of VA AND
Wade Scott ('66) of MO!
Happy Birthday this week to:
19 -
Cheryl Mays Howard ('66) of VA;
20 - My Cousin, Stuart
Atkinson (Warsaw HS / Rappahannock 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;
21 - Bob Morgan ('56) of
MA AND
My #4 Son,
Joshua Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL
- '95) of IL;
22 -
Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA;
23 -
Richard Marshall ('66) of VA!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA -
03/16/09 - "Tarey's Drive-In":
WOWZERONI!
Thank you so much, David!
I've added this gem to the Tarey's
page:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-S-Z.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/tareys.html
From My Cousin, Jean Atkinson Mallory (Warsaw HS / Rappahannock HS / John
Marshall HS - '65) of VA - 01/20/09 - "World Celtic Connection - a new internet
community":
World Celtic Connection (www.worldceltic.com)
is a labor of love run by me, Jean Mallory and my son, Michael.
Our goal is to create an online community for all things of Celtic interest. Go
to our site and look around. You can post on the forums. YouTube and Google
video can be embedded in posts; as well as photos and other digitized artwork.
If you are a musician who owns his/her copyright, you can submit music for our
online mp3 player. There is a links directory to help find Celtic resources, so
links are always welcome. You can create your own blog in the forum part of the
site, and you can create friends directories, like a social media site. Please
let your members know about us. We'd love a link from your site to ours, if you
could.
We'd also love for you to submit an article for our news site. Articles on World
Celtic Connection will cover a wide variety of topics, including, but not
limited to: Celtic History, including histories of Celtic lands and groups;
Current events and news in traditionally Celtic lands; Information about Celtic
and related festivals, both upcoming, and reviews of recent festivals; Music
news and reviews; Travel stories and reviews from areas of Celtic interest or
relating to festivals and performances; Celtic languages, either stories about
them or lessons; (Please include English-language translations.) ; Clan groups
and activities. I'll be happy to provide credit and a link back to you or your
organization's web site.
Our goal is to create a unique online community for those interested in
furthering Celtic heritage; where communication and learning can occur
worldwide. The features on the site will expand and evolve based on the needs
and desires of the members.
If you have something to contribute or a suggestion, please contact me at
worldceltic@aol.com.
SO COOL!!!
Thanks, Jean!
Best wishes to you and Michael with your new project!
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 03/13/09 - "ST. PATRICK'S DAY CARDS":
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Hoping your weekend is
nice.
http://www.riversongs.com/greetings/three-leaf-clover.html http://www.joygreetings.com/irishblessing.shtml Thanks, Shari,
these are pretty!
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From Joan Dinwiddie Smith ('63) of VA - 03/15/09 - "Navy releases prisoner":
Hope the attachment will open for you. I think everyone will enjoy.
Navy releases
prisoner -
U.S.Navy releases Al Qaeda Terrorist - I can't
believe it!!!!!
The US Navy today announced that it has released a senior Al Qaeda terrorist after questioning him extensively for 27 days while being held prisoner aboard a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
GO
NAVY!!!
WILD GIGGLES!!!
Well, I know I enjoyed it! Thanks,
Joan!
From Richard Dawes (NNHS / HHS - '62) of VA - 03/16/09 - " Dog vs. Cat Diary":
Excerpts from a Dog's Diary......
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary...
Day 983 of my captivity...
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine
lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort
of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must
eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to
disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had
hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates
what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about
what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in
solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the
noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power
of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors
by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow --
but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog
receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more
than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards
regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged
protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now ...
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MORE WILD GIGGLES -
so true!!! Thanks, Dicky!
From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 03/16/09 - "Magnolias":
MAGNOLIAS..........By Edna Ellison
I spent the week before my daughter's June wedding running last-minute trips to
the caterer, florist, tuxedo shop, and the church about forty miles away.
As happy as I was that Patsy was marrying a good Christian young man, I felt
laden with responsibilities as I watched my budget dwindle . .
So many details, so many bills, and so little time. My son Jack was away at
college, but he said he would be there to walk his younger sister down the
aisle, taking the place of his dad who had died a few years before. He teased
Patsy, saying he'd wanted to give her away since she was about three years old!
To save money, I gathered blossoms from several friends who had large magnolia
trees. Their luscious, creamy-white blooms and slick green leaves would make
beautiful arrangements against the rich dark wood inside the church.
After the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding, we banked the podium
area and choir loft with magnolias. As we left just before midnight, I felt
tired but satisfied this would be the best wedding any bride had ever had! The
music, the ceremony, the reception - and especially the flowers - would be
remembered for years.
The big day arrived - the busiest day of my life - and while her bridesmaids
helped Patsy to dress, her fiancé Tim walked with me to the sanctuary to do a
final check. When we opened the door and felt a rush of hot air, I almost
fainted; and then I saw them - all the beautiful white flowers were black.
Funeral black. An electrical storm during the night had knocked out the air
conditioning system, and on that hot summer day, the flowers had wilted and
died..
I panicked, knowing I didn't have time to drive back to our hometown, gather
more flowers, and return in time for the wedding.
Tim turned to me. 'Edna, can you get more flowers? I'll throw away these dead
ones and put fresh flowers in these arrangements.'
I mumbled, 'Sure,' as he be-bopped down the hall to put on his cuff links.
Alone in the large sanctuary, I looked up at the dark wooden beams in the arched
ceiling. 'Lord,' I prayed, 'please help me. I don't know anyone in this town.
Help me find someone willing to give me flowers - in a hurry!'
I scurried out praying for four things: the blessing of white magnolias, courage
to find them in an unfamiliar yard, safety from any dog that may bite my leg,
and a nice person who would not get out a shotgun when I asked to cut his tree
to shreds.
As I left the church, I saw magnolia trees in the distance. I approached a
house...No dog in sight. I knocked on the door and an older man answered. So far
so good. No shotgun.. When I stated my plea the man beamed, 'I'd be happy to!'
He climbed a stepladder and cut large boughs and handed them down to me.
Minutes later, as I lifted the last armload into my car trunk, I said, 'Sir,
you've made the mother of a bride happy today.'
'No, Ma'am,' he said. 'You don't understand what's happening here.'
'What?' I asked.
'You see, my wife of sixty-seven years died on Monday. On Tuesday I received
friends at the funeral home, and on Wednesday. He paused. I saw tears welling up
in his eyes.
'On Wednesday I buried her.' He looked away.
'On Thursday most of my out-of-town relatives went back home, and on Friday -
yesterday - my children left.'
I nodded.
'This morning,' he continued, 'I was sitting in my den crying out loud. I miss
her so much. For the last sixteen years, as her health got worse, she needed me.
But now nobody needs me. This morning I cried, 'Who needs an eighty-six-year-old
wore-out man? Nobody!' I began to cry louder. 'Nobody needs me!' About that
time, you knocked, and said, 'Sir, I need you..'
I stood with my mouth open.
He asked, 'Are you an angel? The way the light shone around your head into my
dark living room...'
I assured him I was no angel.
He smiled. 'Do you know what I was thinking when I handed you those magnolias?'
'No.'
'I decided I'm needed. My flowers are needed. Why, I might have a flower
ministry! I could give them to everyone! Some caskets at the funeral home have
no flowers. People need flowers at times like that and I have lots of them.
They're all over the backyard! I can give them to hospitals, churches - all
sorts of places. You know what I'm going to do? I'm going to serve the Lord
until the day He calls me home!'
I drove back to the church, filled with wonder. On Patsy's wedding day, if
anyone had asked me to encourage someone who was hurting, I would have said,
'Forget it! It's my only daughter's wedding, for goodness' sake! There is no way
I can minister to anyone today.'
But God found a way. Through dead flowers.
'Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope
with it is what makes the difference.'
If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some
of my emails, you may have missed a laugh. But, if you have missed knowing
my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world..
May God's blessings be upon you.
THIS IS SO TRUE, BEING NEEDED IS SO UPLIFTING TO EACH OF US..
This story is too beautiful not to send...
This is a lovely
selection about feeling needed, and I thought rather appropriate for today!
Thanks, Norris!
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 03/16/09 - "A friend referred me to this site":
Don't know if I believe this or not but I read the testimonials and what's there to lose. Eight days is worth the try.
http://www.real-wishes.com/wish/888.php?ts=1237224995&month=03&year=2009&wish=~
Well, this would be
the traditional day for wishes, wouldn't it?
Thanks
again, Shari!
From Margaret Kailos Lee ('67) of NC -
03/17/09 - "This is neat. I LOVE THIS!!!!":
Thank you so much,
Margaret!
These principles are becoming easier for me to embrace every day!
From Linda May Bond Crayton
('66) of VA - 03/16/09 -
"Warwick Gardens ?"
Haie Hi Ms Carol,
So wonderful to have your family with you - they're all so good looking! How can
you stand it?
Any who, is there a Warwick Gardens page? That's where I hail from and it still
stands today. It even looks the same, as if untouched by time.
Give those beautiful people a hello from me......
Linda May ' 66
Thanks so much,
Linda May - we're having great fun here!
Warwick Gardens, you say? Well, lemme see.....
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/apartments.html
Ah - nope - not yet,
but we'll take care of that next week, and yours
will be the first entry! Thanks for the
nudge, Lady!
From My Sister, Eleanor Buckley Nowitzky ('59)
of NC - 03/16/09 - "Beautiful song":
Amazing Grace performed by El Divo at the Coliseum in Rome, Italy
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid271552717?bctid=1913313052
Thanks, Eleanor!
We've posted this a couple of
times before, but it's so "veddy, veddy" beautiful, we surely wouldn't want
anyone to miss it!
FINALLY:
From Butch Ragland ('63) of CO -
03/12/09 - "Have a Giggle (#4 in a series of 13)":
GIGGLES!!!
These are great, Butch -
thanks!
REALLY FINALLY:
From
Me
('65) of IL - 03/17/09:
We still have a
number of exciting items to come from quite a few of y'all, but as they are
rather time-consuming for me to process, I'm holding them in reserve for
next week when I won't be playing with "my babies" with quite such an
intensity!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 23, 24, and 25, 2009 - The Class of 1954 will hold its 55-Year Reunion. For details, contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at hdsdds@aol.com - CLASS OF 1954
2.3. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 4, 5 and 6 (Labor Day Weekend), 2009 -
The Class of 1969 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at the Point Plaza Hotel, Newport News, VA. For details, see: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-69.html and contact Jean Baker Howell at hokie13mom@cox.net - OPEN TO ALL NNHS ALUMNI4. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 18, 19, and 20, 2009 - The Warwick High School Class of 1959 will hold its 50-Year Reunion at the Marriott Newport News at City Center, Newport News, VA. For details, contact WHSREUNION1959@aol.com.
5.
Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, 2009 - The Class of 1964 will hold its 45-Year Reunion at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606: For details, see: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64.html - CLASS OF 1964
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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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Danny Boy
Words by
Frederic Edward Weatherly (1848-1929);
Music: The Londonderry Air
History: http://www.standingstones.com/dannyboy.html
Oh Danny boy,
the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
"Danny Boy" midi (at the
suggestion of my #6 son, Dale Harty - American School, IL - '03 - of NC -
03/16/06)
courtesy of
http://www.barefootsworld.net/midijamboree.html
- 08/16/05
Thanks, Dale!
"Danny Boy" lyrics courtesy of http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/ireland/dannyboy.htm - 03/17/06
Irish Shamrocks clip art courtesy of http://karenswhimsy.com/irish-shamrock.shtm - 03/10/09
Animated St. Patrick's Day clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - um, in a
previous year.....
Thanks, Al!
Small Shamrock Button plucked from Small Shamrock Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars6.html - 03/10/09
Animated Shamrock Divider Line Clip art courtesy of http://the-jazzman.com/animations/lines.htm - 03/12/09
Litchfield High School's Purple Panther Paw Print courtesy of http://www.litchfield.k12.il.us/ - 06/23/07
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
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
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!
John Marshall High School's Justice Scale clip art courtesy of
Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05 (replaced 02/23/09)
Thanks, Cheryl!
Animated Cheering Smiley
clip art also courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 08/18/05 (re-saved 02/27/09)
Thanks again, Al!
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
-
10/02/05 (still missing...)
Replaced courtesy of
http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
Large Shamrock Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars4.html - 03/10/09