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07/25/06
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"We are all longing to go home to some place we have never been a place half-remembered and half-envisioned we can only catch glimpses of from time to time. Community. Somewhere, there are people to whom we can speak with passion without having the words catch in our throats. Somewhere a circle of hands will open to receive us, eyes will light up as we enter, voices will celebrate with us whenever we come into our own power. Community means strength that joins our strength to do the work that needs to be done. Arms to hold us when we falter. A circle of healing. A circle of friends. Someplace where we can be free.
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
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Page Hit #49,500 was made on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 8:02 AM by someone from hr.hr.cox.net. Well, that narrows it down a bit, n'est pas?!? GIGGLES!!! |
From Danny Coleman ('63) of NC - 07/19/06 and 07/20/06:
Carol, maybe you can help me.
I read the other day in the Daily Press obits of ........ I didn't know that and would like to know when and how, if you might have the info..... Thanks. Dan Coleman I can offer an update on
Thank you, Danny. That was so very tragic!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam-all.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam62.html It amazes me that so many people die so young. It's stunning when you stop and consider things...I suppose it's possible only toward this end of life that we become ever so conscious of fate, that each person, each event, however small, each memory, each song or emotion, each relationship, however deep or trivial, we have to admit is at least a small tile in the larger mosaic of our lives, and when it slips away it erodes our personal history, our experience, like the grim reaper chipping away at our defenses. Oh, well, that's one way of seeing it, I guess. I remain eternally optimistic and expect to live way past 100...If nobody shoots first. Thanks again. Dan . Thank you, Dan. I
appreciate your insights!
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From Joe Drewry ('58) of VA - 07/22/06 - "NNHS 1958 Update - 7/22/06":
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I have heard from a couple more classmates who while expressing
appreciation for receiving updates on Allen's progress, also mentioned
their health issues.
David Peltz's ('58 - of MD) wife, Madeleine, writes that
David had open heart surgery and valve replacement on June 20, 2006. The
surgery went fine; however, there were some complications.
He is now home recuperating and making great progress. The doctor said it
could take up to 6 months to recover.
She didn't say whether that means he will be setting track records again,
like he did in our NNHS days.....
Jack Tesh ('58 - of NC) is recuperating from a knee replacement.
During his basketball playing days at NNHS
and Wake Forest, Jack never had a
knee injury. However, playing a pickup game with some high school
students did him in......
Y'all take care of yourselves out there, you hear.
OH, MY
GOODNESS!!! Thanks for telling us all the news of the Class
of '58, Joe! We'll keep them all in our thoughts and prayers!
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From Al Simms ('60) of VA - 07/23/06 - "Wildlife in Yard":
From Me ('65) of NC - 07/23/06 - "Chip's Images in Belize":
A rare window of
opportunity presented itself (I'm still in minor shock over that...),
and I made a page for photo
journalist
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Thanks again, Chippy Darlin' -
your images are absolutely breathtaking!
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From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 07/23/06 - "Beaver Dam":
This is supposedly a true story,
and the account of the
investigation makes it even better...
The Dam |
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If you are going to investigate the beaver dam, watch your step! The bears are not careful where they dump! Being unable to comply with your dam request, and being unable to contact you on your dam answering machine, I am sending this response to your dam office. THANK YOU. RYAN DEVRIES & THE DAM BEAVERS |
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Jean, this is just beyond hysterical! I love it! Thanks for the laughs, Lady! ![]()
Say, do you think there'll
be someway to soundproof our room at the
reunion in September so that
you and
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From My Friend, Judy, of IL - 07/23/06 - "awwwwwwwwwwwwww":
I can't tell if this has been run through a photo shop program or not but it's still cool!
Soooooo something:
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Now, Judy, you know I love bunny rabbits almost as much as I do people. Some of my best friends have been bunny rabbits. ![]() Napoleon Dynamite: "It's pretty much my favorite animal." These pictures are soooo beautiful! What a charming, heartwarming story they tell! If they're doctored, I just don't want to know about it. Leave me with my fantasies. Besides, Tanja Askani is a respected wildlife photographer. I cannot believe her images have been faked. Thanks, Jude!
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From George Helliesen ('61) of MI - 07/23/06:
Carol
Thank you, George! 'Deed I did: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1961.html Y'all go say "Hi" to George! Isn't
it fun reconnecting with old friends?!?
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 07/23/06
- "DEAR CAROL, No Squirrels in the bird feeder":
Dear Carol,
A short time ago I tried
to send these pictures but I thought they lost. Now I have found them so
here they are.....
Thanks to Fred & Donna
Mainer who sent these to me originally..... I hope you enjoy them as
much as I did.
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A Big Black Bear in a Bird Feeder. This sounds like the title of a very strange children's book. That does it. I'm staying inside, where Willis Haviland Carrier's marvelous invention will comfort me safely and securely inside the Great Indoors. Thanks, Herbie!
These are priceless!
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 07/24/06 - "Our Own
Coach Nuttycombe In The
News":
Click Here: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=108014&ran=1039 If you see an annoying "survey" screen, just click "Ask Me Later" D
Ohhh,
David,
HOW COOL!!!
I'm in the process of redoing his page. Here's the almost finished
version:
Thanks so much,
Sweetie!
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From Dee Hodges Bartram ('66) of VA - "Planning to Attend List":
I have been out of work with foot
surgery and didn't feel like getting on the computer at home much during
the three weeks I was out. I went back last Monday and had to play catch
up all week.
YOWZERONI,
Lady! I hope you're all better now!
However, I did find time to put a list together. It is attached.
Yes, I am getting pretty excited. We
have a meeting next week to decide on a very short program. Our group
usually likes to just visit and not sit for very long to hear people
speak.
Take care and I hope you are up and
running soon!
Thanks so much, Dee!
I'm excited, too! In fact, the very thought of this approaching
reunion is giving me great hope and joy, and keeping me going. I see
quite a few names missing from your list, but perhaps this will spur more
people to send you their reservation forms. They surely will not want
to miss seeing their old friends!
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ALERTS:
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/20/06 - "ATTENTION
ALL CLASS
OF 1964 TYPHOONS":
If you will require lodging, we have
reserved a block of 15 rooms at the Point Plaza, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.,
Newport News VA, for Saturday night, October 14th, at a special NNHS rate of
$79 (Standard) or $99 (Suite) plus 12.5% tax. You must make your reservation
NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2006. Call
1-757-599-4460 or 1-800-841-1112. In order to receive the special rate, you
must clearly say "NNHS Class of 1964 Birthday Celebration" when making the
reservation. Because of this requirement, it is recommended that you DO NOT
make your reservation over the Internet.
Thank you, David!
Y'all have fun!
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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
Henceforth, it will be repeated
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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, Newport News, 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 - 06/24/06: |
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ATTENTION:
NNHS CLASS OF 1964
The
60th Birthday Celebration
INFORMAL "SOCK HOP" (WEEJUNS AND BLEEDING MADRAS, IF YA GOT 'EM), CATERED FOOD, ADULT BEVERAGES, MUSIC, DANCING, BIRTHDAY CAKE We all agree that the Class of
1964 throws the best parties, and we really were flattered that so many
members of other classes attended our 40-year Reunion. However, the
Committee chose to invite only members of the Class of 1964 CONTACT Dave Spriggs at nnhs64@cox.netAND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 07/19/06: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1964-B.html
OUR
60th BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANS ARE NOW FINALIZED, AND THE INVITATIONS
HAVE BEEN MAILED TO YOU, BUT YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP RIGHT HERE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN THIS WEB
PAGE:
THEN PRINT OUT AND COMPLETE
THE RESERVATION FORM
AND POP IT ... AND THE CHECK ... IN
THE MAIL TO US. IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE.
AND, AT THE RIDICULOUSLY LOW FEE OF $25.00 PER PERSON, HOW COULD YOU EVEN CONSIDER MISSING THIS GALA EVENT?
(HECK!! I'D GIVE IT
AWAY, BUT COOKIE WON'T LET ME!!)
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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 Catherine Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - 07/13/06 - "Need A Laugh!?" (#3 in a
series
of 12):
Hi Carol: Thought you might get a chuckle out of some of these, a friend of mine sent them to me. Catherine Hudson |
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Whodathunkit?!?
Thanks so much, Cathy!
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There's more to come tomorrow!
Y'all keep your circle of life going - and take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
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PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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Carol Buckley Harty
219 Four Ply Lane
Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305
910-488-9408
Circle of Life
Music by Elton
John; Lyrics by Tim Rice; for The
Lion King (1994)
From the day we arrive on the
planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
Well, it is always easy to say a word
and then think of the first song which comes to mind
containing that word, e.g. "animals" --- "Talk To The Animals" from Dr.
Doolittle. I think
we have already used that elsewhere on the site, and I wanted something a little
more
thoughtful, even esoteric. When I thought about you arraying the newsletter
with all
manner of animal images and the staggering diversity of life on this planet, I
flashed
onto "The
Lion King" (which BTW I have never seen) and "The Circle of Life".
I found a site with several versions of the MIDI; of those, this one seemed to
capture
an almost hymn quality, which was what I was looking for.
And it's perfectly in keeping with what I had in mind as well! Thanks so much, David!
"Circle of Life" midi courtesy of
http://www.lionking.org/sounds/MIDI/
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 07/23/06
Thanks, Dave!
"Circle of Life" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.lyrics007.com/Elton%20John%20Lyrics/Circle%20Of%20Life%20Lyrics.html
also
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 07/23/06
Thanks again, Dave!
Image of "Circle of Life" Puzzle courtesy of
(and available for purchase at)
http://www.educationallearninggames.com/puzzle-circle-of-life.asp -
07/24/06
Animated Running Deer Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars14.html - 07/24/06
Page Hit Counter clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 03/07/06
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al
Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks again, Al!
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!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06