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06/28/13 - NNHS Newsletter -
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine -
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Walt Whitman |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Could you go anywhere in 1958 without hearing this song?!?
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-DVi0ugelc
- Nel blu di pinto di blu (Volare) - Domenico Modugno, 1958
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkWhkKVvqHU
- Nel blu di pinto di blu (Volare) - Dean Martin
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volare_%28song%29:
"Nel blu dipinto di blu" ("I paint the sky with blue"), popularly known as "Volare" (Italian for the infinitive form of the verb "to fly"), is Domenico Modugno's signature song.
Modugno's recording became the first Grammy winner for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1958. It is the only foreign-language recording to achieve this honor. It spent five non-consecutive weeks atop the Hot 100 in August and September 1958 and was Billboard's number-one single for the year. It is one of only three one-hit wonders to become single of the year in the history of the Hot 100 (followed by "Stranger on the Shore" by Acker Bilk in 1962 and "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter in 2006).
Written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics), "Nel blu dipinto di blu" was presented by Domenico Modugno and Johnny Dorelli at the 1958 Sanremo Music Festival, winning the contest and achieving instant popularity. It was then chosen to represent Italy at the 1958 Eurovision Song Contest, where it came third.
The song is a ballad in a dramatic chanson style, in which Modugno describes the feeling he has, which resembles flying when with his lover. The song opens with a surreal prelude which the cover versions often left out: "Penso che un sogno così non ritorni mai più. Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu; poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito, e incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito." ("I think that a dream like that will never return; I painted my hands and my face blue, then was suddenly swept up by the wind and started to fly in the infinite sky.")
The English lyrics were written by Mitchell Parish. Alternative English lyrics were written in 1958 by Dame Gracie Fields, and they were used in most concerts she performed in from then until her death in 1979. She often changed the words to suit her performance and age.
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
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YESTERDAY IN WWII:
| June 27, 1940 - The Germans set up two-way radio
communication in their newly occupied French territory using Enigma.
Enigma was a sophisticated encoding machine used to transmit
information.
June 27, 1941 - Romanian governmental forces, allies of Nazi Germany, launched one of the most violent pogroms in Jewish history in the city of Iaşi, (Romania), resulting in the murder of at least 13,266 Jews. June 27, 1941 - German troops captured the city of
Białystok during
Operation Barbarossa. |
YESTERDAY IN 1963:
| Thursday, June 27, 1963 - Actor
Jay
Karnes was born in
Omaha, Nebraska. Thursday, June 27, 1963 - Linguist and author Igor Kusin was born in Zagreb. Thursday, June 27, 1963 - Footballer Paul Roos was born, probably in Australia. Thursday, June 27, 1963 - Race car driver Johnny Benson was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
THIS DAY IN WWII:
| June 28, 1940 - Britain recognized General Charles de Gaulle as the
leader of the Free French.
June 28, 1940 -
Romania ceded
Bessarabia
(current-day
Moldova) to the
Soviet
Union. |
THIS
DAY IN 1963:| Friday, June 28, 1963 - Comedian and writer
Peter Baynham was born in
Cardiff,
Wales.
Friday, June 28, 1963 - Musician, composer, and producer (Nine Inch Nails) Charlie Clouser was born Charles Alexander Clouser in Hanover, New Hampshire. Friday, June 28, 1963 - Director Wisit Sasanatieng (วิศิษฏ์ ศาสนเที่ยง) was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Friday, June 28, 1963 - Singer Tierney Sutton was born in Omaha, Nebraska. |
From My #1 Daughter-in-Law,
Mary Bennett Harty (Litchfield HS,
IL - '89) of IL -
06/28/13 - "RE: Happy Birthday!":
| Thank you! We are in Nauvoo on a family vacation.  
Lewis (Harty - Hillsboro HS, IL
- '89 - of IL)
sang
A
Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief at
Carthage Jail after the tour. We were out by the well just under the
window that
Joseph (Smith) fell out of.
Pretty amazing! I love him!Thanks for the wishes, Mary
Thank you so much,
Miss Mary!
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It just dawned on me that in little over two years y'all will be
celebrating your silver wedding anniversary! |
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Now how can that possibly
be?!?
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| Friday, November 02, 1990 | ||
| Chicago (IL) LDS Temple | ||
From
Phil Hammond
('64) of FL - 06/27/13 - "Vietnam Wall":
| This is so sad. Too
many young people's lives cut short. |
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This
is really sobering. Click on the link and find the city you went to high
school and look at the names. Click on the name and it will give details of the death. First click on a state. When it
opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear. |
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| Vietnam Wall | ||
I hope that everyone who receives this appreciates what those who served in Vietnam sacrificed for our country. The link below is a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam war with the names, bio's and other information on our lost heroes. Those who remember that time frame, or perhaps lost friends or family can look them up on this site. Pass the link on to others, as many knew wonderful people whose names are listed. This is definitely heartrending, Phil! Thank you so much for sharing it with us again!  |
From Wayne Agee ('58) of FL -
06/26/13 - "Black & White's of the good old days ...... enjoy!":
| Black & White's of the
good old days ...... enjoy! Restored Photos from Late 1800s & early 1900s http://photosilke.blogspot.com/2013/03/historic-pictures-restored.html
WOWZERS!
Thanks so much, Wayne, these are fascinating!
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From Joan
Lauterbach Krause ('60) of VA - 06/26/13 - "Places I've been":
| I have been in many places,
but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone.
You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, thanks to my friends, family, and work. I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical activity anymore. I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often. I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm. Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more often as I'm getting older. One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenalin flowing and pumps up the old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!I may have been in Continent, and I don't remember what country I was in. It's an age thing. PLEASE DO YOUR PART! Today is one of the many Senior National Mental Health Days throughout the year. You can do your bit by remembering to send anE-mail to at least one unstable person. My job is done! Life is too short for negative drama & petty things. So laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly! From one unstable person to perhaps another… I hope everyone is happy in your head - we're all doing pretty well in mine!
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BONUS BLUE CROCHET PATTERNS:
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http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/vine-hill/vine-hill-1.html
- Kelly Klem's Vine Hill Toddler Cardigan
http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/on-the-trail/on-the-trail-1.html - Diane Moyer's On the Trail Hoodie Pullover http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/sorrel/sorrel_1.html - Susan Lowman's Sorrel River Sweater |
BONUS BLUE RECIPE:
| http://allrecipes.com/recipe/alfredo-blue/ - Alfredo Blue Recipe - "This is the best alfredo sauce I have ever come up with and any kind of meat or vegetable can be added to it." |
| FINALLY: |
From www.ajokeaday.com - 06/27/13:
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A dog
thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me,
provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and take
good care of me ... They must be Gods! A cat thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and take good care of me ... I must be a God! |
| DATES TO REMEMBER: |
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1.
Thursday, July 4, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch
Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at
Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above
Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon
is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends
in that year, go visit with them.
2. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. 3. Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1963 will hold their 50-Year Reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hampton on the Water. Friday night will also be open to the Classes of 1962 and 1964. SEE: The website which has been set up for their class at www.nnhs1963.com; CONTACT: Frank Gibson, frankgibson@cox.net, Joyce Williams Nettles, joywnet@cox.net, or Susie Overton Jones, tnsjones@charter.net; FORM: Registration-Classes-of-1962-and-1964-B.docx |
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PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 06/03/13 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 915-780-3048 |
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1. Visit the main page (http://www.nnhs65.com), scroll halfway down, and click on the Pay Pal Donate Button (nnhs65@gmail.com); 2. Go to www.PayPal.com, log in, select "Send Money (Services) to nnhs65@gmail.com; or
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Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!
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Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
Music by Domenico Modugno (09 Jan 1928 - 06 Aug 1994), 1958
Words by
Domenico Modugno
and Franco Migliacci
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Penso che un
sogno cosâ non ritorni mai pi- Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu Poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh! Nel blu, dipinto di blu, felice di stare lass- E volavo, volavo felice pi- in alto del sole ed ancora pi- su Mentre il mondo pian piano spariva lontano laggi- Una musica dolce suonava soltanto per me Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh! Nel blu, dipinto di blu, felice di stare lass- Nel biu, dipinto di blu, felice di stare lass |
Sometimes the
world is a valley of heartaches and tears, And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears, But you and I have our love always there to remind us There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us. Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh! Let's fly way up in the clouds, away from the maddening crowds We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of Where lovers enjoy peace of mind Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind Just like birds of a feather, a rainbow together we'll find Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh! No wonder my happy heart sings, your love has given me wings Your love has given me wings, your love has given me wings |
“Nel blu dipinto di blu” midi courtesy of http://rosemck1.tripod.com/jukebox-1950s.html - 06/27/10
“Nel blu dipinto di
blu” lyrics courtesy
of
http://www.lyrics007.com/Frank%20Sinatra%20Lyrics/Volare%20%28Nel%20Blu%20Dipinto%20Di%20Blu%29%20Lyrics.html
- 06/27/10
Image of Christopher Richmond painting the sky blue courtesy of http://bowiestie.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/painting-the-sky-blue/ - 06/27/10
Blue Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars1.html - 03/09/05
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
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!
Litchfield High School's Purple Panther Paw Print courtesy of http://www.litchfield.k12.il.us/ - 06/23/07
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!
Animated Silly Bear (designed by AF Artist - Ryan Hagen) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 10/04/05
Animated
Dancing Snoopy courtesy of Billy Turner ('65) of TX - 11/26/08
Thanks, Billy Turner!
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