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09/05/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Happy Labor Day! “Undoubtedly, a man is to labor to better his condition, but first to better himself.”
- William
Ellery Channing |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's Newsletter theme repeats every year - to one degree or other:
http://www.nnhs65.com/09-06-04-NNHS-Happy-Labor-Day.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/09-05-05-NNHS-Happy-Labor-Day.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/09-04-06-NNHS-Happy-Labor-Day.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/09-03-07-NNHS-Happy-Labor-Day.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/09-01-08-NNHS-Happy-Labor-Day.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/09-07-09-NNHS-Happy-Labor-Day-2.html
http://nnhs65.com/09-06-10-NNHS-Happy-Labor-Day.html
Be sure to click on that "Happy Labor Day!" link in the main title above!
BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3S7mlRYL-8 - Coming to America - Neil Diamond, 2001
HOMEWORK:
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/labor-day
WEBMISTRESS ALERT:
From
Me
('65) of NC - 09/02/11 - "Travel Time Again":
Just a reminder that I'll be leaving to go to Illinois and Missouri on Wednesday, September 7 and returning sometime after Friday, September 16. Any access to the internet during that time will be purely accidental - and any work I accomplish online prior to that time will be purely amazing! |
NEXT THREE MAJOR REUNIONS:
1.
Evelyn's Birthday
Party for Everyone will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 2:00
PM at the Canepa Cottage, Buckroe Beach. For details, contact ![]() ![]() |
2.
From Chuck Jones ('66) of Northern VA - 08/24/11, 10:04 AM - "
Typhoon Tailgate
- Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Christopher Newport University":
Hi Carol, Is there any way your can post the tailgate map on the website? ... Thanks for everything you are doing for the alumni. Chuck
Wal,
certainly, Chuck!
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3.
From Bill Roady ('60) of VA - 08/25/11 - "BRUNCH INVITATION":
Carol, Hope all’s well with you and yours and yawl (southern) are enjoying Carolina living. Following you’ll see a Brunch Invitation that might cause you to make a “road trip”. Everyone there, your fans, would love to see you. Also, please include the invitation in your newsletter’s “save the date” section. Thanks, Bill Roady BRUNCH INVITATION The NNHS Breakfast Bunch will host a Breakfast Bunch Brunch at the Warwick Restaurant, 12306 Warwick Boulevard, (across from CNU) Newport News, Virginia 23606 at 11am on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Please come join us for a Dutch Treat Brunch featuring a lot of “War Stories” and maybe a lie or two. Everyone is welcome so bring your wife, husband, boy friend, girl friend, class mate, school friend or whomever you choose. Please RSVP to Bill Roady at duckbill1@verizon.net or call me at 757-595-0716 so we have a head count. Bill Roady
Thanks so much, Bill -
see you there!
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today
to
Donna Marie Vest Hagerman ('71) of VA AND
My #5 Son, Nathaniel
Harty (Hillsboro HS,
IL - '97) of IL
AND
My Grandson
(by My Children of Other Parents),
Jonathan Mansfield of NC!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
07 -
The late
Kathy Pilgrim Clark
('63)
(deceased - 03/08/06);
08 - Carroll Elliott ('57)
AND
Gary Fitzgerald ('61) of VA
AND
Patti Johnson Stowe ('62) of FL
AND
Cheryl Pless Ramsey ('64) of VA;
09 -
Wayne DeBerry ('65) of VA;
10 -
The late
Mr. Pete Robinson
(deceased -
12/23/03);
11 -
The
late Bobby Hedrick ('58)
(deceased 08/31/09)
AND
J.
Harrison ('58) of GA AND
My
Grandson, Jimmy Harty of TX!
Many Happy
Returns, One and All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
YESTERDAY IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE
STATES:
From
http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday0904.htm - INCLUDING:
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1861
GRANT GETS GIRARDEAU, GOES GUNNING
Barely three days after being appointed to command at Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
Gen. U.S. Grant set up in business in Cairo, Illinois. Being the town with the
largest concentration of Union forces and the location of most of the training
centers and “camps of instruction” in the Midwest, it seemed more logical to be
on the scene. Polk, meanwhile, was justifying his invasion of Kentucky with a
Confederate army by claiming that the Union was “concentrating forces” across
the river from Columbus, Ky. and that he had just invaded the state to “protect
it.”
Thursday, Sept. 4, 1862
LEE LAUNCHES LEESBURG LOGISTICS
The strategy of the War for Southern Independence had been clear, at least to
the Southerners: they were an independent nation, and any battle was forced on
them by the North’s attempts to force then back into an unwanted union. Not only
was playing all-defense not working well militarily, though, but the rest of the
world seemed disinclined to recognize their independence. Partly in hopes of
encouraging them, Gen. Robert E. Lee was leading the Army of Northern Virginia
north today. They were heading for Maryland, which, Lee hoped, would rise in
support of the Army and secession. Today they got as far as Leesburg, Va.
Friday, Sept. 4, 1863
BRAGG BAFFLED; BURNSIDE BRACES BRIDGES
The Army of Tennessee, as brave a force as ever assembled, was in deep trouble
today because of failures of leadership. Gen. Braxton Bragg was head of this
force and today he had one army on the south of him and another coming in fast
from the west. Gen. William Rosecrans’ Union Army of the Cumberland crossed the
Tennessee River today at Bridgeport, Ala., and Shellmound, Tenn. If that wasn’t
bad enough, Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s Union men were on the road from Knoxville. A
major part of their campaign was to check railroad tracks, particularly bridges,
certify that they had not been tampered with by the enemy, and then guard them
to make sure they stayed that way. The importance of railroads was a new element
in warfare, not covered in textbooks on the subject.
Sunday, Sept. 4, 1864
MORGAN MAKES MAJOR MISTAKE
John Hunt Morgan was a Confederate cavalry leader in the style of Nathan Bedford
Forrest in many ways. He operated as an independent command, rather than serving
as the “eyes and ears” of a larger army. He raided, he ran, he wreaked havoc on
Union forces and towns, civilian as well as military. He was in Greeneville,
Tenn. last night, preparing for a raid through the Union-sympathizing territory
of east Tennessee. Today his enemies proved that they had learned from his
methods: they snuck into town as the sun was barely rising and hit Morgan’s men
as they had hit so many others. Morgan was shot and killed while trying to
rejoin his force to escape.
TODAY IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES:
From http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday0905.htm - INCLUDING:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
From Bill Black ('66) of GA - 09/05/11, 10:44
AM - "My pal Sara Hickman's Upcoming Shows":
Carol:
Would you mind
mentioning these two live appearances by Sara Hickman, my favorite girl
singer? Thursday, September 22nd at Moonlight on the Mountain in
Birmingham, Alabama. Phone
205-578-2444
for tickets, and to confirm the time she’ll take the stage. There’s
usually an opening act at her other shows, but I think it’s her first
time in Birmingham. It’s at 585 Shades Crest Road, in Birmingham. I’ve
never been there, so I don’t know what to expect. Details:
www.moonlightonthemtn.com
This sounds fabulous,
Bill! Y'all have fun!
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From Jim Dossett ('66) of NC
to
Chuck Jones ('66) of Northern VA - 09/04/11 - "New Alcohol Policy for
Tailgating at Christopher Newport":
Found
this online about CNU's new tailgating policy ... new as of 9/10.
Looks like the only issue is to get there very early to get a spot.
See ya there..... |
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Monday, September 6th, 2010 | Posted by
Michael Waldron
Tailgating policy allows alcoholCornhole sets, beer pong
tables, and portable grills overran the Potomac parking lot on Saturday,
September 4th. Car stereo systems blasted their owner’s favorite tunes
offering soundtracks for parking lots games with the occasional
unintentional karaoke singer. The cornhole and beer pong tables were a
result of the new tailgating policy that allows legally aged students to
drink alcohol at the tailgate, this policy is the first of its kind here
at CNU. |
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The
Tailgate is Saturday, Sept. 17th starting around noon for the 7PM game.
If the parking lot is full there is a parking lot across the street. A
map with the tailgate location will be attached with the next copy of
the invitation you will receive. Join your friends and school mates and
have a good time. See you there.C. Blaine Jones - (C) 703-474-1389 |
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Thank you, Gentlemen - y'all
have fun!
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AS PROMISED:
From Tommy
Jenkins ('66) of VA -
09/02/11 - "Old Picture":
Carol, |
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Found this old
picture recently and know there are some Typhoon alumni in it as
well as myself. Identified as best I could after 55 years!!!!!
If you would be so kind as to post in your newsletter should be some great memories and even laughs for many. Anyone who can help identify others please feel free to respond. This was Parkview Elementary School and due to its location some of the students went to NNHS and others attended Warwick. Thank you so much and for all you do for the Typhoon Nation.
Take care -
Tommy
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April 1956 - Parkview Elementary School | ||
Mrs. Padgett's Second Grade Class | ||
WOWZERS! Aren't you all just adorable?!? Thank you so much for this treasure, Tommy! ![]() http://nnhs65.com/SITE-MAP.html |
From
Jack Nelson ('54) of Northern VA - 09/04/11 - "JAPANESE GIRLS SWING
BAND!":
The following was
submitted by our classmate, Polly (English) Greene. We are grateful
for Polly's contribution toward making a few minutes of our day a
bit more pleasant...
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Japanese Girls
Swing Orchestra.
Turn up your
speakers.
If you are old enough to
remember this genre of music, you will be taking a trip back in time
while being amazed at their talent. If you don't remember it, you
will love the music anyway!
They are incredible for
their age. Many professional bands are not this good. For anyone
who has ever taken up a musical instrument, you will appreciate
the many hours of practice (both personal and as a group) that went
into preparing this band for its performance.
These Japanese kids
would make Benny Goodman proud!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=L7N6slVrQeY&vq=medium - Sing,
Sing, Sing! |
WOWZERONI-RINI!
Thank you so much, Jack -
and Polly!
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From Joyce
Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA - 09/03/11
- "Old People":
I never really liked the
term "Old Person" but
this makes me feel
better about it. And if
you aren't one, I bet
you know one!
I got this from an "Old
Person" friend of mine!
OLD PERSON PRIDE I'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only old person receiving it. Actually, it's not a bad thing to be called, as you will see. � Old People are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old People remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them. � Old People remember World War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy, and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age, and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50 plus Peace-keeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam. � If you bump into an Old Person on the sidewalk he will apologize. If you pass an Old Person on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old People trust strangers and are courtly to women. � Old People hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection. � Old People get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don't like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies. � Old People have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it's about their children or grandchildren. � It's the Old People who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country. This country needs Old People with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values. We need them now more than ever. Thank God for Old People. Pass this on to all of the "Old People" you know. I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them. AMEN!
Thanks, Joyce!
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"Even in the animal kingdom there are limits to one's
patience."
A photographer can die of old age waiting to shoot another
photo like this one. |
WILD
GIGGLES! Thanks,
Ruthie!
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FINALLY:
From www.ajokeaday.com - 09/04/11: |
Teachers Three college professors were driving down the highway at a very slow speed. A policeman pulled them over and explained that driving so slowly on the highway could be hazardous. The driver pointed out the sign that read "20." He explained that he was going 20 mph because of the sign. The policeman pointed out that the sign indicated they were driving on Highway 20. Somewhat embarrassed the professor apologized and promised to be more observant. As the policeman turn to walk back to his car, he noticed the other two professors on the floor ...looking scared to death! He asked the driver, "What's wrong with them?" The driver replied, "We just turned off Highway 105." |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
2. Saturday, September 17, 2011
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3.
4.
Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 11:00 AM -
The NNHS Breakfast Bunch will host a Breakfast
Bunch Brunch at the Warwick Restaurant, 12306 Warwick Boulevard, (across from
CNU) Newport News, Virginia 23606. "Please come
join them for a Dutch Treat Brunch featuring a lot of 'War Stories' and maybe a
lie or two. Everyone is welcome so bring your wife, husband, boy friend, girl
friend, class mate, school friend or whomever you choose."
Please RSVP to Bill Roady at
duckbill1@verizon.net
or call him at
757-595-0716
so they have a head count.
5. Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 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.
6. Wednesday, October 12, 2011
- 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.
7.
Wednesday and Thursday, October 19 and 20, 2011 - The Class of 1956 will hold
its 55-Year Reunion.
Contact Judy Leggett Elliott at
jandcelliott@aol.com
or
757-868-1111.
- CLASS OF 1956
1.
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 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.
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - Typhoon Tailgate at CNU - 4:00 PM - TIL.
PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 09/02/11 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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Coming to America
Written and Performed by Neil Diamond
"Coming to America" midi (Sequenced By Peter Wolmarans -
1998) courtesy
Far
We’ve been traveling far
Without a home
But not without a star
Free
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream
On the boats and on the planes
They’re coming to America
Never looking back again
They’re coming to America
Home, don’t it seem so far away
Oh, we’re traveling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm
Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, and we’ll say grace
Freedom’s light burning warm
Freedom’s light burning warm
Everywhere around the world
They’re coming to America
Every time that flag’s unfurled
They’re coming to America
Got a dream to take them there
They’re coming to America
Got a dream they’ve come to share
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
Today, today, today, today, today
My country ’tis of thee
(today)
Sweet land of liberty
(today)
Of thee I sing
(today)
Of thee I sing
(today)
of
http://www.discoverynet.com/~ajsnead/patriotic/usasongs.html
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 08/26/05
"Coming to America" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/n/neil-diamond/98756.html - 08/27/05
Animated Labor Day Title clip art courtesy of
http://www.mudtrap.com/mudtrap-myspace-labor-day-graphics.htm - 09/06/10
American Stars Divider Line clip art courtesy of Mark Hutcherson ('66) of VA -
09/01/09
Thanks, Mark!
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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!
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
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