05/03/10 - NNHS Newsletter
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“I've
been making a list of the things they don't teach you
-
Neil
Gaiman |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
If you think we
just used this song theme barely three months ago, why, then, you're absolutely
right!
http://nnhs65.com/01-25-10-NNHS-Softly-As-I-Leave-You.html
(In all fairness, though, this one has a different midi version and two different Bonus Videos.)
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvmSPL7Gg3M - Softly As I Leave You - Andy Williams, 1964
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4thXjtih4U0 - Softly As I Leave You - The Fleetwoods, 1964
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softly,_as_I_Leave_You_%28song%29:
"Softly, as I Leave You" is a popular song composed by Antonio De Vita (1932–1998), with original Italian lyrics by Giorgio Calabrese.
It was originally an Italian success in 1960 by Mina, at the Sanremo Music Festival, entitled "Piano" ("Softly"). Mina published a recording of the song first time as a single in 1960, and later as well on an EP and on three LPs.
The English songwriter Hal Shaper noticed the song and in November 1961 wrote English lyrics to the melody, calling it "Softly, as I Leave You". It is best known in versions by Matt Monro (#10 on the British charts in 1962, Monro had US "Bubbling Under the Top 100" entries in Billboard in 1962 and 1964), and Frank Sinatra (#27 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1964). Other recordings have been made by artists such as Bobby Darin, Andy Williams, Robert Goulet, Doris Day (1964), Shirley Bassey (1968) for her album This Is My Life, Elvis Presley (1973), David Whitfield on New Zealand TV (1973), Eydie Gorme, and Cliff Richard (1983).
The Lettermen also recorded it, including it as a track on their 1964 album She Cried. We Five also recorded it, including it as a track eleven on their 1965 album You Were On My Mind. The song also haunted jazz legend Shirley Horn, who recorded a very intimate version on her 1987 album Softly. "Softly, as I Leave You" was reprised by Michael Bublé as a B-side on his 2004 EP Feeling Good.
Happy Birthday today to ![]()
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Wanda Hodge
Underwood ('57)
AND
Happy Birthday this week to: 05 - Jane Penn Clark ('57) AND Tom Jones (Warwick HS - '60) of VA; 06 - Patsy Lewis Hancock
('57)
AND (according to Plaxo)
07 - Judy Abbott Copes ('57); 08 -
09 -
10 -
Mrs. Shelton has no email, but take note of her NEW address and send her a card for her 93rd Birthday: 866 Denbigh Boulevard, #25, Newport News, VA 23608-4476
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TODAY IN WWII:
May 3, 1942 -
Japanese naval troops
invaded Tulagi Island in the
Solomon Islands during the first part of
Operation Mo that resulted in the
Battle of the Coral Sea between Japanese forces and forces from the
United States and
Australia.
May 3, 1945 - The sinking of the
prison
ships
Cap Arcona,
Thielbek
and
Deutschland by the
Royal Air Force in
Lübeck Bay.
May 3, 1946 - The International Military Tribunal for the Far East began in Tokyo with twenty-eight Japanese military and government officials accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
TODAY IN 1965:
Monday, May 03, 1965 - Comedian Rob Brydon was born in Swansea, Wales.
Monday, May 03, 1965 - Fashion expert and television personality Nina Garcia was born Ninotchka Garcia in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Monday, May 03, 1965 - Footballer John "Faxe" Jensen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Monday, May 03, 1965 - Industrialist Mikhail Prokhorov was born Mikhail Dmitrievitch Prokhorov (Михаил Дмитриевич Прохоров) in Moscow, Russian SSR.
Monday, May 03, 1965 - Pauline Collins celebrated her 18th birthday in Newport News.
From Charlie Snead ('64) of NC - 05/02/10 - "My Birthday":
Carol,
I just noticed that
my friend and in-law
Van Rowell
('65 - of NC) is
listed as a birthday in May. Not to be outdone, please record me as May 4 and a
year older than HIM !
GIGGLES! Thanks, Charlie!
I've added you to the list - and Happy Birthday!
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 05/01/10 - "pics. of kitten -- Gavyn
Kye":
I really was not planning on getting a pet until next month, or maybe even June, but (my son) Tyler kept pushing for a dog (which would end up my responsibility) and so, hence the baby kitty. He's already captured my heart and will be doted on like a little king. I so hope he is one of these cats that will live for 20 years.
I do too, Shari; he's
certainly adorable! Thanks for sharing the images with us!
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It is very sad for us that Barbara Kemp Bostwick has cancer. She and
her family are definitely in our prayers. Barbara and my sister
Louise Marcella Colletti raised a grandson together from Barbara's
son and Louise's daughter. Barbara has been in the family for years. We
love her and will be grateful for your prayers on her behalf. Thank you
for putting Barbara on your site
yesterday.
Sincerely, |
A message from Christ
through a humble comedian. As we study the scriptures, I encourage
all to listen intently for messages from Christ through the gift of
the Holy Ghost to each of us. I don't normally pass along items
received or found on the internet, but this is one that I felt
extremely important. Bless each of you, Darrel |
Thank you so much, Darrel!
We've used this here before, but it
bears repeating often!
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 05/02/10 - "a fast way to get tight abs & more":
http://www.healthguru.com/content/video/watch/100775/landing/22/Home_Gym_Abs?Vidsense
There are other short videos, for arms, thighs, chest and such. All are easy at home exercises.
Thanks again, Shari!
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COMING SOON:
From Jane Chambers of VA - 04/16/10 - "
WOWZERONI! Thanks so
much, Jane!
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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/CNC-CNU/61-63-DECADERS-ADDENDA.doc
Contact Dr. Chambers at cncmemories61_71@yahoo.com.
Thanks, Jane! ![]() |
FINALLY: |
From ArcaMax Jokes - 05/02/10:
Business Class I'd been working on my business degree for about a year when I finally got to take a popular finance course. I went to the bookstore to buy the text and was shocked to find out that it would cost me $96. I asked how much it was worth if I sold it back at the end of the semester. "You'll get $24," said the clerk. "This is insane," I protested as I wrote out the check. "I know," replied the clerk sympathetically. "I've always thought that a person who buys a book for $96 and then sells it back for $24 should fail the course." |
DATES TO REMEMBER: |
1. 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 PUBLIC 2. 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 1970 3. 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 4. Saturday, October 9, 2010 - The NNHS Class of 1963 will celebrate their 65th Birthdays at a Party on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Virginia Power Clubhouse, 1701 Waterview, Yorktown, VA from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. For details, contact Susie Overton Jones at tnsjones@charter.net - CLASS OF 1963 5. 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 - OPEN TO ALL CLASSES, HOSTED BY THE CLASS OF 1965 6. Saturday, April 30, 2011 - The NNHS Class of 1954 will have a LUNCHEON. Mickey Marcella mcmiceli@verizon.net (757) 249-3800, Betty Hamby Neher, bjneher@cox.net (757) 898-5099 and Dr. Harry Simpson hdsdds@aol.com (804) 694-0346 will be the team leaders. - CLASS OF 1954 7. July 2011- The Class of 1971 is planning a 40-Year Reunion. A planning committee has been formed and held their first meeting recently. In an effort to connect with as many class members as possible, they are asking anyone interested in the Class of '71 reunion to contact Richard Rawls. Please provide your name, address, phone number(s) and email address so that they can be in touch with you when final arrangements are made. It has been 20 years since their last class reunion and they are looking forward to seeing everyone again. Send your contact information to: Richard@Rawls.com - CLASS OF 1971 |
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Composed by Antonio De Vita (1932–1998), with original Italian lyrics by Giorgio Calabrese; English lyrics by Hal Shaper
Recorded
by
Matt Monro, 1962
(01 Dec 1930 – 07 Feb 1985)
Softly, I will leave you softly
For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go
So I leave you softly, long before you miss me
Long before your arms beg me to stay
For one more hour or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
Softly, long before you kiss me
long before your arms can beg me stay
For one more hour or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
As I leave I you there
As I leave I you there
"Softly
As I Leave You" midi courtesy of
http://cariart.tripod.com/MIDIS-5.html
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/05/10 (sic)
Thanks, Dave!
"Softly
As I Leave You" midi courtesy of
http://artists.letssingit.com/michael-buble-lyrics-softly-as-i-leave-you-8zz376t
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/05/10 (sic)
Thanks
again, Dave!
Image of Luggage courtesy of
http://blog.dimmickdesign.com/category/thoughts/ - 01/25/10
Animated
Laughing
Smiley Face
clip art
courtesy of
Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/27/09
Thanks, Dave!
Animated Divider Bar 116 clip art courtesy of
http://onyxk8.tripod.com/bars7.html - 01/25/10
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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!
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!!