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05/20/06
- NNHS Newsletter Armed Forces Day
"If there is one thing upon this earth that mankind love
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James A.
Garfield
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
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If we were still back in high school, we
would be marching in (or watching) the Armed Forces Day Parade this morning.
Perhaps we would have played Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever".
As I had been a wee bit
neglectful, I asked
Well, not much comes to mind that we haven't
already used in previous years. Oh,
FABULOUS!!! Thank you, Sir! You are my hero!
I, of course,
would like to add my own thanks to all the veterans - particularly those
here in our midst - for their service to our country. I hope you know
what's in my heart, as I always tend to choke up when I try to express it
adequately. And perhaps there is no way really to do that, anyway.
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BIRTHDAYS:
Happy
Birthday today to 
Chuck Ragland ('66) of VA. Have a great day, Chuck! Maybe
someone will even throw you a parade!
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From Joe
Madagan ('57) of FL - 05/18/06 - "Seagoing Marines and United States Seagoing
Marine Association":
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Hi, Carol:
Working on the next edition of "The Seahorse" and
thought you might like this image.
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It was taken in 1957 on board USS MACON (CA-132).
Always,
Adonis
Oh,
are they not a glorious sight to behold?!? And perfectly
timed for today, too! Thank you, Adonis!
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A new link to consider adding to your Famous Marine
page!
Working hard to coordinate the website with "The
Seahorse" to improve the site.
Here is the link:
TYPHOON Regards,
Joe
Outstanding! I added that link here with the ones you previously gave me. http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/famous-marines-part-2.html Thanks so much, Joe!
You're doing a great job!
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From Christine Wilson Starkman ('68)
of CA - 05/19/06 - "Hi!":
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Hi Carol,
What a treat
to see our old house in
Newmarket. Thank you, thank you to
Dave Spriggs ('64 - of VA) for his time
and thoughtfulness. The big tree is gone, a front porch has been added,
and it's probably been painted a few dozen times, but I can see my bedroom
window there in the left corner. I used to climb out that window to meet
my friend JoAnn Fay ('69) who lived across the street at 1125. She
was the first person I spoke to when we moved from NY. I saw her playing
outside and gathered up my courage and went out myself. She said "Hah!"
(which meant Hi!) and I said "Can yoo tell me wheah Bwyafeeeld School is?"
The most historic meeting between North and South since Grant met Lee .
Anyway, I ended up at Pahkvyou Elementary and was soon speaking like a
native...sort of.
Hope all is well with all Typhoons and their
families.
Thanks again for the great memories!
Christine Wilson Starkman ('68)
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I rather thought you'd like
those super images, Chris! Isn't he the greatest?!?
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/TYPHOONMART.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/CREATE-MOSG.html
Captain??
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/19/06:
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payment. D Thank you again, David! You're
an amazingly thoughtful man!
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From Jimmy Hines ('64) of Northern VA
- 05/19/06:
| Carol...QUICK!
Charlie's & Thommie's last name is spelled SNEAD...oops, too late...next newsletter then... YIKESARONI!!! And that's not the first time I've done that, either - and I know better, of course! I have no idea why I did that, but thanks to your alertness, I fixed it three hours after I posted the Newsletter. Maybe no one else saw it - SHHHHH! It'll be our little secret! Frances's Fabulous Pineapple Cake looks good, and I love any kind of pineapple cake, but alas, am no baker...Well, hope all are well! Jimmy
Oh, Sweetie, that cake is so easy to make
and soooo good, you really should attempt it. Maybe you'll find
you have a new hobby!
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From Jimmy Hines ('64) of Northern VA
- 05/19/06:
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GREAT TUNE, today...wish I'd
had this arrangement when I was running a Jazz Band!
Isn't that a winner?!? Glad you liked it, Jimmy! and maybe Mr. Wilson could help here with the Alma Mater, I mean after all...all any of us would have would be our own part, and that wouldn't be a complete score or even a piano reduction... Jimmy That's true, but I think he was asked about this several years ago to no avail - or maybe that was Giant....... Well, time will tell.
Thanks again, Sweetie!
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From Cathy Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - 05/20/06 - "Looking for
NNHS
Music":
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Mr. Wilson (The Band Director) ? He
directed it enough times during his time at NNHS maybe he can help locate
it.
Cathy Hudson
That may be! Thanks, Cathy!
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From Richard Dawes (NNHS/HHS - '62) of VA - 05/19/06 - "Alma Mater":
| Carol I recall that it was on the program for the grand reunion. If no one can come up with it. Let me know and I'll write it out, if I can find the correct key. Richard Dawes
You know, you're
right, Dicky! It was hand-written, and the key signature has been changed
to the key of C from having two flats (which lowers it considerably,
making it easier for most people to sing), and the title has a blooper -
"Within the SCARED Walls", but there's the melody!
Great memory! Thanks so
much, Sweetie!
I personally was hoping to find a four-part arrangement of it, but at least we have a start! |
From Jimmy Hines ('64) of Northern VA
- 05/19/06:
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anyone remember the cafeteria manager? She was a large lady and we called
her Miss "Mosquita". I have no idea what her real name was. Maybe that was
her name. Anyway, she would walk around the tables and make us eat our
lunch. 'Eat those vegetables...'. She even took her knuckles and rubbed the boys on top of their heads if they didn't eat or if they acted up. Some of us hid our spinach in our milk cartons. What a time! :) Compared to now, our meals at school were fantastic! I used to love the chocolate cake and coconut pie, parsley potatoes, green beans, .... Oh, stop, Judy!"
Ummmm.........that would be Mrs. Skeeter, the cafeteria lady, as I recall...I remember being sent back to finish my spinach too, and must have learned from someone else (yeah, right!) about the 'spinach in the milk carton disappearing act'....it fit so nicely. I too enjoyed school lunches... we ate very well back then and all the way through high school, I think...and there were no snack or soda machines in the schools at that time...How did we survive that? Jimmy
Thanks, Jimmy! You're a hoot!
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From One of my
Famous Marines - 
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 05/20/06 - "Dear Carol, Mother's Instinct":
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Dear Carol,
There is nothing in the world as Precious as a MOTHER. Human or Animal, A MOTHER is a MOTHER. Herbie Please read the story below !!!!!
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This is too precious for words, Herbie!
Thanks so much!
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REUNION REMINDERS: Reunion information is ALWAYS posted very near the top on the front page, and on the Reunion Page section: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html
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YOU ARE INVITED!!
The NNHS Class of 1957
will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, June 3, 2006.
If you would like to renew old friendships, send a check in the
amount of $10 for each attendee made out
W. D. Dangler,
Newport News AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06: |
The Super
Open Reunion sponsored by the NNHS Class of 1961 in honor of their graduation 45 years ago will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Radisson Hotel, Hampton, VA at 6:30 PM. There will be a social hour/dinner, at a cost of $65 per person. On Sunday, July 2, 2006, there will be a Sunday morning brunch, also at the Radisson, for the cost of $20. If you attend both events, the combined cost will be $75.
The Radisson is holding a block of rooms until June 14
for $139
plus tax.
CONTACT Jane Monfalcone Simmons
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The Great Open Reunion
sponsored
by the NNHS Class
of 1966
in honor of their graduation 40 years ago will be held on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM at RJ’s Restaurant, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, NN, VA. On Saturday, September 30, 2006, meet at 11:00 AM at Newport News High School (now Huntington Hall) for a tour of the high school and gym. Parking is available next to the gym on Huntington Avenue. On Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 7:00 PM to midnight,,the grand affair will be held at Point Plaza Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 757-599-4460. CONTACT Dee Hodges Bartram at dhbartram@cox.net. AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/15/06: |
The 60th Birthday Celebration for Members of the NNHS Class of 1964 will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006, 7:00 - 11:00 PM at Spirit Events, 12672 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA 23602. INFORMAL "SOCK HOP" (WEEJUNS AND BLEEDING MADRAS, IF YA GOT 'EM), CATERED FOOD, ADULT BEVERAGES, MUSIC, DANCING, BIRTHDAY CAKE CONTACT Dave Spriggs at nnhs64@cox.netAND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/27/06: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1964-B.html
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The
Grand 50-year Reunion of the NNHS Class of 1956 will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006 at the James River Country Club, Newport News, VA from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Cost is $56.00 per person, reservations required by Aug. 1.
On
Saturday, October
21, 2006
at 7:00 PM, a casual get-together will be held in a Hospitality
Room, Country Inn & Suites on Route 17, Newport News, for all
classmates
CONTACT Judy Leggette Elliott at
jandcelliott@aol.com
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"Dinner" Planning Meetings for The Class of 1962! They would love to have as many of their classmates as possible to participate in the future as they plan the details of their upcoming 45-Year Reunion!! Please plan to join them at their next meeting. If you did not receive an announcement, they do not have your address. Please email Pat Floyd Pride at patnnhs@cox.net or Brenda Amos Williams at typhoonmom@juno.com for directions, and so that you can stay in touch.
Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page: AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
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From David Whitley ('67) of VA - 05/12/06 - "Funnies" (#4 in a series of 9):
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Ahhh!!!
Definitely penned by someone after my own heart!
Thank you, Gorgeous!
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From Richard Dawes (NNHS/HHS - '62) of VA - 04/30/06 - "Got Gas Yet?" (#9 in a
series of 9):
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GIGGLES!!! Thanks,
Dicky! It was a fun series!
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Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! |
Love to all, Carol
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Stars And Stripes Forever
(6 Nov 1854 - 6 Mar 1932)
"Stars and Stripes Forever" midi (Sequenced By Rhino) courtesy of http://www.discoverynet.com/~ajsnead/patriotic/usasongs.html - 05/20/06
Armed Forces Day
2006 Poster Image courtesy of
http://www.defenselink.mil/home/images/ASY-AFD2006hi_a.jpg
at the brilliant suggestion of Dave Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/20/06
Thank you, Dave!
First Four Military Seals clip art courtesy of http://www.cyberteddy.freeservers.com/milgraphics.htm - 03/24/03
Coast Guard Military
Seal clip
art courtesy of
http://www.lic.eustis.army.mil/DISS1/Images/seal_uscg.gif
also at the suggestion of Dave
Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/20/06
Thank you again, Dave!
Gold Bar clip art used to form Divider Line courtesy of http://www.goldclipart.com/24k/filigree.htm - 12/11/03
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
