08/19/07
- NNHS Newsletter
To Know Him Is to Love Him
"If you press me to say why I loved him,
I can say no more than because
he was he, and I was I."
- Michel
de Montaigne
(1533-1592)
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08/19/07
- NNHS Newsletter
"If you press me to say why I loved him,
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
This song is one of my personal favorites, so I'm offering it to you in two formats today.
BIRTHDAYS - TODAY AND UPCOMING:
We have a True
Two-Fer today!
Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA and 
Jimmy DeBerry ('64) of VA, who were born in
Riverside Hospital on the same
night as their fathers paced the halls together, are celebrating their 61st
birthdays today. Former
President Bill
Clinton is also lighting the candles today,
but he, of course, was born in Arkansas.
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Tomorrow, one of my dearest and oldest friends,
Chip Clark
('65) of Northern VA, will be observing a Major Milestone Birthday!
Many Happy Returns, Gentlemen!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Y'all be sure to
take a look at that page. How are we going to wish you a happy birthday
(or in the case of my coo-coo brain, forget to wish you a happy birthday) if we don't know when it is?!?
Thanks!
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From My Friend, Judy, of IL - 08/15/07 - "Life lessons":
We all need to read this one over and over until it becomes part of who we are!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Try everything twice. On Madam's tombstone (of Whelan's and Madam), she said
she wanted this epitaph: Tried everything twice...loved it both times!
2. Keep only cheerful friends.. The grouches pull you down. (keep this in mind
if you are one of those grouches;)
3.. Keep learning : Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.
Never let the brain get idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the
devil's name is Alzheimer's!
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.
6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us
our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes,
music, plants, hobbies, whatever.. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve
it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to
a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. I love you, my special friend.
11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second time.
12. Lost time can never be found.
13. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Thanks, Judy!
These
are wonderful - and important reminders!
From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of
VA - 08/15/07 - "Linda on horse":
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Hey,
 
Herbie (Hice - of MI) might have an
idea! Here's my baby picture. Hope it's not too risqué.
Linda May ' 66
Oh, how cute!!!
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http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-1966-n-after.html
From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 08/15/07:
.....We are taking my mother out tonight (today is her real birthday...she is 85.) and we had the wonderful news that our son would be able to join us on Saturday and Sunday It is a little warm down here at the sacred soil territory but we are having fun. I have ordered the cakes for Sunday and sherbet and will get the ginger ale for the punch tomorrow; have already bought the cups, plates, napkins and have them in the trunk of the car. Our daughter flies in on Friday and my brother get in on Saturday night from Oklahoma...by then it will be a three ring circus but we will be loving it! We plan on returning to Yankeeland on Tuesday.
Love you, Jeanb
Oh, how
marvelous!!! What a fabulous time y'all must be
having there on the Sacred Soil of Virginia! Have a
good trip home, too, Lady!
From Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA - 08/15/07 - "Oseh Shalom Lyrics":
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Hi Carol,
I converted to Judaism almost 30 years ago. (You can add me to your informal
survey of Boomers who Converted.) I've always been curious about the roots of
the Jewish Community in Tidewater. For a time, we lived next door to the
synagogue on Gatewood Road. I used to see the cars arrive on Friday evening
and wonder what went on in there. I would love to read (or write?) a history
of the Jews in Tidewater. If anyone has any info of an existing history, or
an idea where I might start, I'd appreciate it.
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Oh, WOW!!! I had no idea!
Yeah, I really should take a poll on this question. It might be easier to ask if there is any one among us who did NOT convert from the faith in which they were raised?? And it this more common among Baby Boomers, or it found equally as often among War Babies and Gen X-er's and the rest??
As for your question about the Jews of Tidewater, yes, there
is a fascinating brief published history available - but I think I'll let this
answer come from the group. Stay tuned, Chris!
Oh, and thanks for the lyrics - which I have not yet attached, but I will.....
Speaking of which.....
From
The other day, after stewing over the problem for a couple of years and finding no answer online, I asked fifteen or so of y'all for some appropriate "Jewish funeral music".
Then I checked online just One More Time.
And the Answer is -
"Jewish funeral music" is an oxymoron!
From http://www.uscj.org/Guide_to_Jewish_Fune6211.html:
.....The Jewish way of dealing with death is one part of a larger philosophy of life in which all persons are viewed with dignity and respect. Our people believe that, even after death, the body, which once held a holy human life, retains its sanctity. Our sages have compared the sacredness of the deceased to that of an impaired Torah scroll which, although no longer useable, retains its holiness. In Jewish tradition, therefore, the greatest consideration and respect are accorded the dead.
Jewish law and tradition have endowed funeral and mourning practices with profound religious significance. To this end, Jewish funerals avoid ostentation; family and visitors reflect in dress and deportment the solemnity of the occasion; flowers and music are inappropriate; embalming and viewing are avoided; and interment takes place as soon as possible after death.....
I'm too embarrassed to comment further on this.......
From Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 08/15/07 - "The BAND!! ":
Webdoll & Flautist,
As a follow-on to your stunning Junior Band
portrait in the 1961 Anchor, I opened my 1960 Anchor and this
picture fell out. As the Blues Brother exclaimed in their moment of
enlightenment, "THE BAND!" This "official" photo shows the musical trio of (from
left): me, the classy
 Bill
Gruver (’62 - of Northern VA, like me, a Preacher's Kid [PK]) and always
energetic Solo Trombone First Chair Bill Prillaman (’60, matriculated at
VPI) decked out in our white dinner
jackets, pegged pants and Penny Loafers. Sorry you can't see the late Verlin
Smith ('61), Billy Fowler ( '61, he
drove a great Studebaker), and Ken Lipscomb ('63 - of Northern VA), who
comprised the T-Bone section.
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| Trombone Trip playing, "Trio for Trombones" | ||
| Norm Covert ('61), Bill Gruver (’62 ), and Bill Prillaman (’60) |
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We were outfitted at
Spigel's, just around the corner
from
Washington Avenue
on 32nd Street (across from
Nachman’s). Memory fails me on the name of
the wonderful old guy who fitted us. http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-S-Z.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/spigels-college-shop.html = page newly redesigned! |
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| The indefatigable James P. Wilson directed the Typhoon Marching Band in this picture of the Spring 1960 concert. We played an arrangement called, Trio for Trombones. Also, identifiable in the pictures include (far left): Mary Ann Milne (’60) on flute and (center) Wally Craver (’60) on tenor saxophone. We were privileged to be part of a terrific band -- both musically and as a marching unit. As in 1961, we met each weekday morning at 7:45 a.m. and practiced our routines for the football halftime shows, parades and concerts. Several of us, including Drummer Donnie Baker (’61) met early for a light breakfast at the Dog House on 29th Street before heading down to the daily rehearsals. Thanks James P., wherever you are. |
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| Mr. and Mrs. James P. Wilson of Emporia, VA |
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In case you’d like to add to the band site for 1960, here are two views of the Winchester Northern Virginia Daily (Saturday, April 30, 1960) and its front page coverage of the Apple Blossom Parade and list of winners. The Band featured its signature song, “Entrance and March of the Charioteers” from the movie “Ben Hur.” The Band did a full-front formation along the South goal line with that music to open the 1961 halftime shows. | |
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As a side note, my brother, Harry Covert, Jr.
(’57) used to take his little brother along with the “guys.” Sitting with
them in the stadium, I fell in love with the distaff musicians and beautiful
flag twirlers from 1955-57. They thought it was cute when I blushed. Only the
special ladies get that from me (but don’t tell anyone).
Norman (Marshall) Covert
Oh, trust me,
Norm, I'll never tell a soul!
Besides,
I'm too delighted to have joined such an elite group!
WILD GIGGLES!!!
But what a wonderful treasure you've given us! I added it to the 1960 Band page:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/band.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/band-60.html
Thank you so much,
Sweetie!
These
are invaluable additions to our archive!
Oh, wait!!! I almost forgot - again! What was the name of the church your father pastored? And do we have it listed here?
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/our-places-worship.html
And do you have any pictures and stories you'd like to share??
Bill Gruver's father, by the way, was the Rev. Esdras S. Gruver, minister of Trinity Methodist Church. And I know that because I myself was a member there.
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/01-20-06-NNHS-Dorothy%20Gruver.html
From
Elaine Wilkinson Bracken ('51) of VA- 08/16/07 - "Grandma Faith's Website -
'Take Me Out to the Ball Game"":
WILD OUTRAGEOUS GIGGLES!!!
Thanks, Elaine!
From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of
VA - 08/16/07 - "pictures":
Hey Carol,
I've been thinking (thanks a lot! I try to
avoid that) and wouldn't it be fun to have people send in baby pictures and let
us quest who they are? The winner gets a sticker, just as soon as they pay for
it!!!
Grrrrreat Fun. (Sorry, I went a little Tony-the-tiger on you.)
Linda May ' 66
Oh,
that IS a fun idea, Linda May!
Thanks! Of course,
meanwhile I've been digging out old AND new images from my files with great
abandon and adding them to the Alumni pages with as much speed as I can
muster....
From Jennings Bryan ('42) of VA - 08/16/07 - "Help !!!":
Hi, Jennings! That
one I knew myself!
Hooray Zip! Hooray Zip!
We are out for the championship!
Will we get it? Well, I guess!
Newport News High School, Yes, Yes, YES!!!
For more, see here:
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http://www.nnhs65.00freehost
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost
Y'all have fun!
Oh,
goody!
I could certainly use both of those!
From
My #5 Son, Nathaniel
Harty
(Hillsboro High,
IL)
of IL - 08/18/07 - "Another funny picture":
This is one of the funniest things
I've seen in a while. The absurdity of the caption cracks me up every time I
see it.
http://i19.tinypic.com/490ffxt
You know,
you're right! And it somehow becomes even funnier if
you repeat the caption aloud! Thanks, Nathaniel!
Love you!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 31 - September 2, 2007 - NNHS CLASS OF 1967 - FRIDAY NIGHT: OPEN TO ALL
2. Thursday, September 6, 2007, 11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Angelo's Steak and Pancake Restaurant on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard -
OPEN TO ALL WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 19553. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 7 - 9, 2007 - NNHS CLASS OF 1957
4. Saturday, September 29, 2007 - Evelyn Fryer Fish's (Pot Luck) Birthday Party for All of Us -
OPEN TO ALL5. Thursday, October 4, 2007, 11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Angelo's Steak and Pancake Restaurant on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard - OPEN TO ALL WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 1955
6. Saturday, October 6, 2007 - Reunion - NNHS CLASSES OF 1941 AND 1942
7. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 12 - 13, 2007 - NNHS CLASS OF 1962; FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN TO NNHS CLASSES OF 1960 - 1965
8. Thursday, November 1, 2007, 11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Angelo's Steak and Pancake Restaurant on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard - OPEN TO ALL WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 1955
9. Thursday, December 6, 2007, 11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Angelo's Steak and Pancake Restaurant on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard - OPEN TO ALL WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 1955
10. Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1958
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
As these five messages were consuming so much space on each Newsletter, I've decided just to publish the NEXT upcoming reunion on each Newsletter:
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The NNHS Class of 1967 will hold its 40-Year Reunion on Labor Day weekend: Friday, August 31, 2007 - Friday by the Fountain, City Center/Social, at Red Star Tavern Saturday, September 1, 2007 - Buffet Dinner/Dance, The Omni Hotel, Newport News Sunday, September 2, 2007 - Omni Sunday Brunch More information will follow..... CONTACTS: Marty - mmccoy@vectec.org;Wanda - 757-867-9070; or Melissa - 757-874-0094 AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/29/07: |
From Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA - 07/24/07 - "Summer's Not Over
Yet! "- #9 in a Series of about 38:
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It's not Buckroe, but it'll do in a rush! This is sand? Thought this was one you'd enjoy seeing; it all took place in British Columbia. THESE SEEM TO GET BETTER AND BETTER EACH YEAR... |
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WOWZERS!!!
Thanks, Chris!
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley Harty
219 Four Ply Lane
Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305
910-488-9408
To Know Him Is to Love Him
(Teddy Bears, 1958)
To know, know, know him is to love,
love, love him
Just to see him smile, makes my life worthwhile
To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him
And I do
I'll be good to him, I'll bring love to him
Everyone says there'll come a day when I'll walk alongside of him
Yes, just to know him is to love, love, love him
And I do
Why can't he see, how blind can he be
Someday he'll see that he was meant for me
To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him
Just to see him smile, makes my life worthwhile
To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him
And I do
Why can't he see, how blind can he be
Someday he'll see that he was meant for me
To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him
Just to see him smile, makes my life worthwhile
To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him
And I do
To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him
Just to see him smile, makes my life worthwhile
To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him
And I do
"To Know
Him Is to Love Him" 353 KB wav file courtesy of Dave Spriggs ('65) of VA -
09/25/03
Thanks, David!
"To Know Him Is to Love Him" midi courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Maze/4179/music.html - 07/15/07
"To Know Him Is to Love Him" lyrics courtesy of http://www.lyricsdownload.com/teddy-bears-to-know-him-is-to-love-him-lyrics.html - 04/20/06
Smile Images from Hither and Thither and Yon - 04/21/06
Red and Pink
Hearts Divider Line clip art courtesy
of
http://www.christmas-graphics-plus.com/free/miscellaneous-valentines-graphics.html
- 02/16/06
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
Baby Picture of Bill Clinton courtesy of http://www.yogawithamey.com/worldleaders/pages/bill.clinton.html
- 08/16/071970 Image of Bill Clinton courtesy of http://www.motherjones.com/news/featurex/2001/05/anthology.html - 04/21/06
Current Image of Bill Clinton courtesy of http://www.frankejames.com/global_warming.html - 08/16/07
Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al
Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Animated Rolling on the Floor Laughing Boy courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 04/06/05
Hillsboro Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
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