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06/13/06
- NNHS Newsletter "Tell me who admires you and loves you, and I will tell you who you are.
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Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
I basically
took a sick day today, and so this Newsletter is horribly chopped, and
awaiting a better continuity in tomorrow's edition.
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From Jamie Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA - 06/11/06:
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My sister, Jeannie Douglas Adams,
taught at Hilton , where my son and I went. My brother-in-law taught
English at NNHS. His name is Dan Adams.
They are both retired now. Jeannie from
teaching in Danville, Va. Dan from flying commercial jets. They have two
children and three grandchildren. They spend most of there time on their
enormous boat, going up the intercoastal waterway.
Well, we need to be adding him to our Famous Teacher pages, Jamey! Please don't let me forget. You know how my mind works - or fails to work, as the case may be......... http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/faculty.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teachers.html Thanks again Bill, I hope other people will write with their experiences from Parkview. Jamey I did post your comments here, Jamey: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/our-schools.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/parkview-school.html Thanks, Lady!
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From Eric Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA - 06/11/06 - "NNHS
Newsletter":
Carol,
You know, your
website
is sometimes like comfort food to me... the
mashed potatoes of the Internet (if I may?). But I do find myself
occasionally overwhelmed with
newsletters
flowing in various proportions. Sometimes we
will see 2 or 3 a day, once a day, or once a week. Personally, I
would prefer one large newsletter per week over many, since often they
are photo intensive and I truly don't have the time to read every one
of them as they arrive. [now off my soap box] :-)
Honey, I just don't know how we can get around that one. It is precisely because the Newsletters have become heavily laden with images that we issue them more frequently. If they were not broken down into these smaller segments, dial-up users - of whom there are many - would not even be able to open them. We aim for five a week, but often there are more. For instance, there will be a Fathers Day edition. And I certainly wish people would keep living longer so I wouldn't have to create special Memorial Editions for them, but they don't seem to cooperate in that area. Those are (I think) the only times we have more than one Newsletter a day. A couple of years back I tried to just have a Friday Newsletter. It became so overwhelming, my son suggested it might be less stressful if I issued them more frequently. While I was initially horrified at the prospect, it soon became obvious that he was right. And that was before they contained any images whatsoever. Those Plain-Jane issues take about one-sixth the time to create as these fancier editions, not counting any research which may be incurred - and there often is much involved which doesn't show. But they're not nearly as much fun, and the inclusion of images was not really initiated by me, but was requested by others. Originally, the Newsletter simply alerted people to what was new on the site. Now that the site requires who knows how long to view - certainly in excess of twelve hours - most people simply read the Newsletter, and take quick peeks at the pages cited. The main problem is time-management. Obviously the way I issue Newsletters at surprise intervals is not very professional, but then, this isn't a real job. The time I devote to it comes at strange stolen hours, and is often looked upon with, shall we say, less than a full measure of joy by my family members who seem to feel I should be devoting more time to them and less to this. Therefore I arise at 5:00 AM to begin while most of them are still sleeping, and stay up later after they go to bed - and still never finish. For now, this is the best solution I have. If you can't read every newsletter, or every section of every newsletter, you are certainly not alone. But with more than 450 people as regular subscribers - not counting those who are unregistered users - I'm sure you'll understand that I can't please everyone all the time, no matter how hard I try. And if you feel overwhelmed reading them, I feel like an overwhelmed Gumby trying to create them. With that said, could I offer possibly another area of interest for discussion?
I have expanded on the
Drive-In section but we often
overlook the Television as part of our daily life and culture growing
up. Especially during a simpler era when local television stations
did their own programming and had hosts of the shows. Of particular
interest to me are the horror shows such as "Shock Theater" "Chiller
Theater" and "Creature Feature". In the 1950s stations were mostly
independent and even into the 1960s some continued that way, separate
from syndicated network programming. Even those who were part of the
big three networks (ABC, NBC, CBS) still had pre and post primetime
programming and their hosts became local icons of the day. The
invention of home video tapes and cable TV was the demise of these
institutions.
Even though "Shock Theater" and others were hot
shows across the country, the movies shown were usually anything
but... mostly forgettable black and white fare made between 1930-1950
(but not always) by poverty row studios on shoestring budgets. Made
during the days when the Hays Office still dictated what studios could
produce and the NAB Code of Ethics governed broadcasters pre 1974. It
was these clowns in macabre makeup giving their own brand of
commentary that made the show and what people remember today, not the
movies.
In Richmond, I can not find a reference for
early horror hosted shows until 1970 when William "Bill" Bowman
(aka The Bowman Body) hit the airwaves until 1979 on WXEX (now WRIC-TV).
Bill went on to excel in broadcasting and production to a point that
the VA General Assembly passed a bill in 2005 recognizing him for his
contributions.
I grew up in
Newport News which is the Norfolk market and we had a couple of horror
hosts. Most multitasked such as station manager of WVEC-TV Jerry
Sandford (now living in Hampton). He did Ronald for Shock
Theater, Bungles the Clown during the afternoon kids show, and out of
makeup hosted various local game shows such as Bingo for Be-Lo's super
markets. Unfortunately the pressures must have gotten to him as these
shows were "live" and he would occasionally show up on the set after
having a drink or two. Though funny at the time, he quickly
disappeared from the screen. I remember it and again, it was the
"hosts" and not the show that people do remember. Jerry Harrell
(aka Dr. Madblood on WAVY-TV) was another local horror host and Bill's
cohort and even switched places once on their shows. As far as I know
Harrell is still doing the character on public broadcast stations and
does some work at ODU.
He is also a professional magician and former Bozo the clown.
I was surprised to
see that when Vampira was hitting the airwaves in Los Angeles 1954,
Richmond only had 1 (one) television station at the time - WTVR
(channel 6) which went off the air at 12:10am. There was another
station received but it was WTAR (channel 3) from Norfolk.
I thought surely you were forgetting WRVA, but according to Wikipedia: WRVA-TV signed on for the first time on April 29, 1956. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWBT-TV It wasn't until the mid 50s that the area had 3 network stations and the movies that showed horror was the Million Dollar Movie (channel 8) and The Big Picture (channel 6) but did not see the usual hosted shows? The newspaper also had a full page of ads for walk in and drive-in movies. I think there were at least a half dozen Drive-Ins here at that time. As a kid in Newport News I remember as late as the 60s television stations going off the air at sundown with the old RCA Indian Head Test Pattern burned into the tube while others continued after midnight. It depended on the day of the week when the station went off the air which made alternate means of entertainment popular.
I currently have about 1,000 DVDs which is heavy
on the classic horror and sci-fi genre including many of the movies
shown by these horror hosts.
What are your memories? I will be glad to
elaborate on my memories and offer any information about movies from
this era.
Eric Steven Huffstutler
Richmond, VA
BHS '75
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This sounds logical and good to me,
Eric! I am and always have been a TV junkie of the highest
degree. I think this old clipping I found is all we have pertaining to the subject at the moment, but we can certainly fix that, I'm quite sure! Thanks, Eric!
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From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL -
06/11/06 - "You got it!":
Hi, Carol:
Your comments in
today's
newsletter were amusing. You really did not get my drift the first
time around about the confluence of the Indian River into Hampton Roads.
All my subtle efforts at humor seem to fail. Oh, well.
Not
at all, Sweet Adonis.
Just as I began reading the newsletter we started to
receive the effects of our first tropical storm, Alberto in the Tampa Bay
area. Some much needed rain brought relief to the drought, but dread at
the same time when we read this headline:
Tropical Storm Alberto, in Gulf of Mexico, could hit Florida on Tuesday
TYPHOON Regards,
Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
YOWZERONI!!!
You Floridians take care!
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 06/11/06 - "Dear Carol, Being 80 yrs old":
From Paula Sturtevant Comstock ('62) of TX - 06/11/06 - "Hi from Texas!":
Hi Carol,
Just had to tell you that I loved the picture of you and your granddaughter - I use to do that with my son, who is now 6' 5', 290 lbs, 24 yrs old - guess I won't be doing that anytime soon! You know, Paula, I can still remember my mama playing "Lean Back" with me! And I did it with all seven our my children, and eight of my nine grandchildren (I haven't met the ninth one in person yet - sniff-sniff, boo-hoo....). I see your son is like unto my own - "Giant Economy Size"! GIGGLES!!! http://www.angelfire.com/ct3/aao/cluckmeat/familyhistory.html |
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I found the other names for the
TDK Sorority and it was fun to look
back through stuff. Names are: Patty Walsh (62); Debbie Holton (62);
Annette Rouse (64); and Kay Gillespie (64) and it was founded
in 1959.
Thanks, Paula! I posted those additions: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/fraternities-sororities.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/frat-soro-TDK.html Now do you remember the colors???
It was so nice to see
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Patty Larsen and her brother lived on
the corner at the other end of the street and her mother use to give out
candied apples to her 'favorite children' in the neighborhood on Halloween
(funny how you remember when you don't get something - ha).
Seventeen kids (and more that I didn't know)
on that block and so many memories that they would fill a million hearts.
When I think back now, it really was a charmed childhood. Sure there were
heartaches and problems, but the adults seem to protect us from
unnecessary/unpleasant information (unlike the world today) and there was
an innocence to daily life.
It was indeed a magical time, and we were truly blessed to be living there then. I'll try to make that "Our Old Neighborhoods" page soon..... Enough of this tome, hope you're having a nice Sunday (I'm listening to Toby Keith and yes, I know you love him too!). Oh, I am that, Paula! I used one of his songs as a Newsletter theme once:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-08-05-NNHS-How-Do-You-Like-Me-Now.html
Love, Paula
Thanks so much, Paula! It's always
a joy to hear from you!
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From Tim Rogers (Hampton HS -
'66) of VA - 06/11/06 -
"Skeeter Beach":
Hi
Carol, You made mention of Skeeter Beach. As I recall it was located between Wythe Parkway and Chesterfield Road on Chesapeake Avenue and of course, on the water side. A dirt/sand road went down to the beach, there were two or three small trees and a old shack. Boy, that was a long time ago! AT LAST!!! We have pinpointed the exact location! Thanks so much, Tim! I made it a brand new page, and mapped it on the East End page: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-make-out-places.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/skeeter-beach.html - brand new page http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-C-G.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/east-end.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/skeeter-beach.html
- same brand new page "Anyone? Anyone?" Thanks again, Tim!
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From Glenn Dye ('60) of TX - 06/11/06:
From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 06/12/06 - "Cole Porter...":
Thank you so much for
the Cole Porter
newsletter...it was "de-lovely"! By the way if you missed the
movie, it was great.
Didn't
David sent me this link, which has only strengthened my resolve to get the movie:
Thanks, Lady!
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From Tom Flax ('64) of VA - 06/12/06 -
"Redneck Cruise Ship":
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WILD GIGGLES!!! Thanks, Tommy!
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From Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA - 06/12/06 - "Check out Wilber
Huston, 93,
Dies; 'Brightest Boy' in 1929 - New York Times":
Hi Carol,
I thought this was interesting. Mr. Huston had
a NASA connection and lived in the area for a time.
By the way, my best-friend-across-the-street (JoAnne
Fay)'s father worked at NASA. In Newport News, this was pronounced
N-A-S-A, as in "My daddy works at N-A-S-A." In the rest of the world and
on the evening news, it was always "Nasa."
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Our sympathies are extended to Mr. Huston's family.
Thanks, Christine! I remember the "N-A-S-A" thing - and it predecessor
- "N-A-C-A", too!
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From
Gerald W. Colbert of FL - 06/13/06 - "Marine Gerald W. Colbert":
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1947 - PFC Gerald W. Colbert, USMC | Cpl. Gerald W. Colbert, USMC | 17 Dec 1981 - Lt. Gerald W. Colbert | Gerald W. Colbert, USMC | |
Gerald W. Colbert - Born in Mount Vernon, New York on December 31, 1928
Served in the United States Marine Corps from 1947 to 1952
Honorably Discharged with the Rank of Sergeant
Served in the Mount Vernon, New York Police Department from 1952 to 1988.
Retired with the Rank of Lieutenant
Now living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Life Member of the Marine Corps League
Member of the International Police Association - USA Section - Region 11
(Florida/South)
SEMPER FIDELIS
GERALD W. COLBERT
VETERAN
UNITED STATES MARINE
CORPS
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From
Gerald W. Colbert of FL - 06/13/06 - "Marine Gerald W. Colbert":
Thank you Carol. Keep up the good work. You are a fine American and a true Patriot.
S/F, Gerry
WOWZERONI!!!
Thanks so much, Gerry!
From the Daily Press - 06/13/06:
Otho Oscar
Givens |
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Our sympathies are extended to the Givens family. |
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
Henceforth, it will be repeated
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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 RJs 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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Y'all take extra good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! |
Love to all, Carol
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Tell Me Why
Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, 1964
(The Beatles)
Tell me why you
cried
And why you lied to me
Tell me why you cried
And why you lied to me
Well I gave you everything I had
But you left me sitting on my own
Did you have to treat me oh so bad
All I do is hang my head and moan
Tell me why you cried
And why you lied to me
Tell me why you cried
And why you lied to me
If there's something I have said or done
Tell me what and I'll apologize
If you don't I really can't go on
Holding back these tears in my eyes
Tell me why you cried
And why you lied to me
Tell me why you cried
And why you lied to me
Well I'm beggin' on my bended knees
If you'll only listen to my pleas
Is there anything I can do
'cause I really can't stand it
I'm so in love with you
Tell me why you cried
And why you lied to me
Tell me why you cried
And why you lied to me
"Tell Me Why" midi courtesy of
http://rock.mididb.com/beatles/
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06/02/06
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 10/29/05
Thanks, Dave!
"Tell Me Why" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.iqm.ro/beatles/lyrics/pdoyouwan.html
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 10/29/05
Thanks again, Dave!
NOTE: This page was unavailable at
press time, so the lyrics are actually courtesy
of
http://www.stevesbeatles.com/songs/tell_me_why.asp
- 06/03/06
"Tell Me Why" clip art
courtesy of
http://www.vre.org/feedback/tell_me_why.htm - 06/03/06
Gold Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars6.html 01/29/05
Page Hit Counter clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 03/07/06
Bruin clip art courtesy of Eric
Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA - 03/22/06
Thanks, Eric!
Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the
South Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Carol and Eme "Lean Back" gif of 08/09/05 created by
Nathaniel Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL - '97) of IL - 08/19/05
Thanks, Nathaniel!
Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
Animated Birthday Cake Courtesy of Gathered Gifs at http://members.tripod.com/~B123/cd/cake12.gif - 04/15/04