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09/26/08 - NNHS Newsletter - So Rare Truth is so rare that it is delightful to tell it.
- Emily
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's theme is being rerun from exactly four years ago today - when illustrated musical Newsletters were in and of themselves - so rare:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-26-04-NNHS-So-Rare.html
BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe-jjTtNJdk - So Rare - Jimmy Dorsey, 1957 - no videos, but wait 'til you see the old images!
NEWS FLASH #1 - NEWLY AMENDED:
From Barbara Fritsche Barnes ('63) of
VA - 09/21/08 - "Final Flyer for Sock Hop":
SUPER-DE-DUPER! Thanks for everything, Barbara!
The NNHS Class of 1963
is planning its 45-Year Reunion on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 17 - 19, 2008.
CALLING ALL
FORMER NNHS STUDENTS
Were Going Back!!!!
The NNHS Class of 1963 invites all former
NNHS students and their guests to join them
at an upcoming class reunion event:
A 60s Sock Hop in the NNHS High School Gym!!!
Names of all members in your party must be provided with payment.
What: A 60s Sock Hop in the NNHS High School!!!
Where: Huntington Hall (former Newport News High School)
3100 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, VA
(Entry through right front door only)
When: Friday night, October 17, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00
PM
Cost: $15 per person
SOCKS REQUIRED
Soft drinks & snacks will be sold
at the event.
No alcoholic beverages allowed on the premises, (some things
never change).
CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION -
09/21/08:
nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1963.html
REGISTRATION AND RELEASE FORM - ADDED 09/21/08:
NEWS FLASH #2 - NEWLY AMENDED:
The NNHS Class of 1968
There will be a get-together on Friday evening, a tour of the school on
Saturday afternoon,
a Dinner-Dance on
Saturday night, and Brunch on Sunday.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 26, 2008, 7:00 PM - R.J.'s Sports Pub (intersection of Jefferson and Denbigh Boulevard)
Please let all NNHS Typhoons know that all events of our class reunion
For further information, call Elizabeth Tedder Nunnally at (757) 874-1666 or
e-mail her at enunnally@cox.net.
AND
CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION -
09/24/08:
nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1968.htm
NEWS FLASH #3:
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday tomorrow
to
Judy McCall Nesbitt ('65) of NC!
Happy Birthday this
week to:
28 -
Richard Dawes (NNHS / HHS - '62)
of VA;
01 -
Jerry Baker Cobb ('66) of VA;
02 -
Wayne Frizzelle ('65) of MD!
Many
Happy Returns, One and All!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
1. Lois Joseph of VA - 09/24/08:
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2. Linda Gail Williams Brown Crandol ('66) of VA - 09/25/08:
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Thanks, Lois and Linda!
ANSWERS:
From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 09/24/08 - "Thomas Jefferson School":
Carol,
Providing an answer to the "Thomas Jefferson" school question: It was for
grades 1-3, the old school was indeed a brick building beside
it. The old school was at least two stories high.
The teachers I had were Miss Schall
and Miss Taylor, I think. When the new school was finished, Miss
Suttle was my third grade teacher.
My father went to Thomas Jefferson as well, the old school. When the bell
rang in the morning all students would march in, in an orderly fashion with
military music, i.e., Stars and Stripes Forever, etc. If children were goofing
off, they were pulled out of line and sent to the principal's office and
chastised.
WOW!
Thanks, Norris!
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/24/08 - "Thomas
Jefferson Elementary School":
WOWZERS! Thanks,
Joe!
I've posted this entire
conversation here:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/our-schools.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/thomas-jefferson-school.html
From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of
VA - 09/24/08 - "Your
favorites - my favorites":
AHA!!! Well, yes,
my
sister (Eleanor Buckley Nowitzky - '59 - of NC),
my husband (Paul Harty - Bardolph HS, IL - '61 - of NC), and
my daughter (Adrienne
- Harty
- Hillsboro HS, IL / American School, IL
- of NC) all watch
pretty much the same shows (with varying degrees of enthusiasm) as I do, and
none of them answered the question on the
Psychopath Test
"correctly", either. In fact, they were rather horrified that I did.
My sister screamed and headed for the door, my husband backed away
(muttering something about, "Well, that explains a LOT of things, doesn't
it?"), and my baby girl sadly shook her her head.
Sigh.
But yes, I did neglect to
mention not only The Ghost Whisperer, but Medium, Bones, and
House as well. I do not, however, watch Dancing or any of those
other odious reality shows (except those on HGTV and DIY).
They make me want to throw something (not that I am a a violent person
myself, oh no, not I!). But I have far too much reality (which in
my opinion is vastly overrated) in my own life to watch it on "tellybision".
No, just give me the murders. How otherwise can I be expected to get any
decent sleep at night?!?
Being diabetic and
having every joint ache like hell makes me feel like I'm 82 already. What
idiot called these "the golden years"?
My father-in-law, Paul Harty, Sr.
(b. 9 Mar 1922 - Bloomfield,
Stoddard, MO; d. 18 Nov 1998 - Dexter, MO),
who spent his final years suffering through rounds of dialysis and countless
visits to physicians and hospitals, gave the definitive answer to this
question.:
"The gold is for the doctors."
I get up every morning and feed and dress my 2 youngest grand-daughters, take them to there bus stops and then pick them up in the afternoon. I also get my oldest grand-daughter from her bus stop in the afternoon and keep her till my daughter picks her up after work. They help keep me going; thank God for grand children!! Both my son and daughter live within 5 minutes of my house, and they always need Mom for something; thank God for children!! My husband, Cary, is my biggest baby and always needs something; thank God for husbands!! God gives us so many blessings.
AMEN!
I hope you're having one
of your good days today. Hang in there, you're a tough old Typhoon. Do any
of your children live close to you?
Well, no,
not too many.
Only our daughter, Adrienne is nearby - under the same roof,
in fact - but she'll be moving on herself in a few short months. The
others are all far, far away. Our six sons, four daughters-in-law, and
ten grandchildren (ranging in age from seventeen years to three months) are
scattered about in
Collinsville, IL, Fort Knox, KY,
Florence, OR, Edwardsville, IL, Hillsboro, IL, and Franklin, MA. We've never
even seen that juicy little baby
Buckley (Harty - of MA) yet,
except in adorable videos that tend to make my empty arms ache even as I'm
giggling with delight.
Oh, am I "posta" listen to THEIR problems?!? I thought I was
"posta" just dump all mine onto them!
Have a blessed and healthier day!!
Thanks, Joyce!
I do so enjoy the items you
send me!
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA -
09/24/08 - "Dynamite Web Site":
I have found the most amazing web site.
It is an extensive archive of vintage films, TV shows, commercials, cartoons,
etc.
I just watched an episode of Ozzie & Harriet from 1956 and have just begun an
episode of Burns & Allen. There are hundreds to look at.
The TV archive is indexed here:
http://www.archive.org/browse.php?field=subject&mediatype=movies&collection=classic_tv
From there, you can navigate to the other pages.
Enjoy!!!
WOWZERONI-RINI!!! David,
that IS amazing! I don't know how you find all these wondrous things! Oh, no,
wait a minute
- yes, I do. You're magic! Thank you, Brown Eyes!
From
Howard Conn
('65) of CA - 09/24/08:
Why, Howard Conn, as I live and breathe! How are
you?!? Thank you, Sir!
I've switched your addy and reposted it
here:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-B.html
Congratulations on your escape from AOL!
(OH, MY! Did I just say that out loud?!?)
From Lawrence Thibault - 09/24/08 - "Year book pictures of the 1930's":
Mrs. Harty,
My name is Lawrence Thibault and I am trying to find year book pictures of
Newport News High School in the 1930's.
Specifically I am trying to locate
picture(s) of my grandfather who graduated in the 1930's between 1933 and 1938.
His name was John Sturm; he also had a brother named Henry Sturm who also played
in the 1930's for Newport News High School. Both were on the football team,
possibly track, and possibly basketball. I am trying to find some pictures of
him to add to my family album. My grandmother passed away four years ago and I
never got to ask her for any pictures of him when he might have been that young.
I came across your website and thought that you might
be able to help me. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Lawrence Thibault
Oh,
WOW! Thanks, Lawrence!
Unfortunately,
old yearbooks (it would have been
entitled "The Beacon" back in those days) are as scarce as hens' teeth. The
oldest NNHS yearbook I have in my personal collection is a 1954.
We're going to turn this over "to the class" to enlist their help.
The only Sturm I personally ever knew in
Virginia was the beautiful and gracious lady who taught me eighth and ninth
grade English,
Mrs. Claudia Harper Sturm
(b. 29 Sep 1913 - Norfolk, VA; d. 18
May 1991 - Newport News, VA):
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/faculty.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teachers.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teach-Sturm.html
The Virginiana Room at the Newport News Public Library in Hilton Village has a wonderful collection of old local yearbooks, but never having personally visited it myself, I do not know just how far back it extends.
http://www.nngov.com/library/resources/varoom
"Anyone? Anyone?"
From My Friend, Judy, of IL - 09/24/08 - "Beautiful Advice":
1. Pray.
2. Go to bed
on time.
3. Get up on
time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say 'No' to
projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your
mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't
lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what
God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about
a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in
the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an
enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the
bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good
'Thank you, Jesus '
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've
never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
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Thank you so much, Judy!
What wonderful advice!
At the risk of negating #33, I would add:
#37. Every morning as you awaken - but BEFORE you open your eyes - return your thanks for THREE things for which you are especially grateful that morning - even if one of them is a nice snuggly bed.
From Frances Goodson Wang ('65) of MD - 09/24/08 - "Chocolate Helps Heart Stay
Healthy | LiveScience":
http://www.livescience.com/health/080923-chocolate-heart.html
From My Friend, Judy, of IL - 09/24/08 - "Only for HOT WOMEN":
I feel better now!
Only for HOT WOMEN!!!
If you are
HOT
and you know it....
Scroll down..
If you
are not, just look away.
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There...... Isn't that better?
Have a Great Day!
WILD GIGGLES!!!
Thanks again, Jude!
Speaking of which.....
From RealAge.com - 09/25/08 - "Getting Better Sleep During Menopause . . . Easy Sleep Solutions":
Why Sleep Matters
A good night's sleep can do a lot for your health and overall
well-being. In fact, getting the proper 7-9 hours of sleep can benefit your body
by boosting your immune system, increasing your body's metabolism and can even
help you deal better with everyday stress.
Find out if you're getting enough sleep.
Menopause and Sleep
Unfortunately women may have a tougher time sleeping as they
approach menopause. Hormonal changes can trigger hot flashes and night sweats,
which may make it difficult to get a restful night's sleep. Roughly 40% of
menopausal women report sleep problems due to hot flashes.
Learn more about sleep and menopause.
Simple Sleep Tips
Here are more ways to sleep better during menopause:
| Keep your bedroom well ventilated with an open window or fan. |
| Spicy foods may trigger hot flashes, so avoid them before bed. |
| Wear loose clothing to bed so you don't overheat. |
| Keep a cool glass of water nearby. |
| Avoid large meals before bed. |
| Caffeine can trigger hot flashes, so consider decaf. |
| Work out during the day to relieve stress and help you sleep better at night. |
BOY HOWDY!
From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of
VA - 09/24/08 - "Come see the kittens!":
So, there I was . . . just relaxing in front of the T.V., and then the kids yelled, "Hey Mom, come see the kittens." |
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YOWZERONI!!!
Thanks again, Joyce!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 09/19/08
Hopefully, this will help
address the problem in a number of ways. Just don't forget to click on it
each time!
NNHS BLOG:
http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 09/26/08
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 26 - 28, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1968 - OPEN TO ALL TYPHOONS:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1968.html
- 03/31/082. Saturday, September 27, 2008 -
EVERYONE:Evelyn Fryer Fish's Birthday Party for All of Us
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-30-06-EVELYNS-PARTY.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-29-07-EVELYNS-PARTY.htm
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-27-08-EVELYNS-PARTY.html
3. Saturday, September 27, 2008 -
SUPERKIDS THIRD ANNUAL CAR SHOW - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:4.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 17 - 19, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1963 - AND ALL TYPHOONS ON FRIDAY NIGHT (if pre-registered):http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1963.html
- 08/29/08
I was rather hoping this edition would bring us up to speed. Silly me. I wonder what the chances are that I'll be able to issue another Newsletter early tomorrow morning before Eleanor and Adrienne and I depart for the Sacred Soil of Virginia and the fun and festivities?!? We shall see.....
SEE Y'ALL THEN!!!
Y'all take good 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 |
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So Rare
(Scroll down to the bottom of this
WGH page for the story...)
Words and Music by John Rufus
Sharpe/Jerry Herst
Charted in 1937 by Gus Arnheim
(# 2) and Guy Lombardo (# 3) and
a # 2 hit for Jimmy Dorsey in 1957
(So rare, so rare)
(So rare, so rare)
So rare, you're like the fragrance of blossoms fair
Sweet as a breath of air fresh with the morning dew
So rare, you're like the sparkle of old champagne
Orchids in cellophane couldn't compare to you
You are perfection, you're my idea
Of angels singin' the "Ave Maria"
Or you're an angel, I'd breathe and live you
With every beat of the heart that I give you
So rare, this is a heaven on earth we share
Caring the way we care, ours is a love so rare
(So rare, so rare)
(So rare, so rare)
(You are perfection, you're my idea)
(Of angels singin' the "Ave Maria")
Or you're an angel, I'd breathe and live you
With every beat of the heart that I give you
So rare, (so rare) this is the heaven on earth we share (so rare)
Caring the way we care (so rare) ours is a love so rare
(So rare, so rare)
(So rare, so rare)
"So Rare" midi courtesy of http://members.tripod.com/~rosemck1/jukebox-1950s.html - 09/17/04
"So Rare" lyrics courtesy of http://www.joytunes.com/jk-dir/jimmy-dorsey-orchestra/so-rare.html - 09/22/04
Rose of Sharon clip art courtesy of http://www.bruderhof.com - 09/07/04
Flowered Vine divider line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated Guest Book clip art courtesy of http://www.feebleminds-gifs.com/guestbook-gifs.html - 03/07/06
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!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
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!
American School Logo courtesy of http://www.americanschoolofcorr.com/grads.asp - 09/05/06
Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Sad Face clip art courtesy of http://www.designstop.com/free_stuff/clipart/smiles/smiles1.htm - 08/03/08
Animated Rolling on the Floor Laughing Boy courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 04/06/05
Image of Chocolate Candies courtesy of http://gazettefood.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/finding-chocolate-in-e-iowa/ - 09/26/08
Animated Laughing Smiley
courtesy of
Janice
McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 02/07/05
Thanks, Janice!
Animated Laughing Kitten courtesy
of Joyce Lawrence Cahoon of VA - 07/29/08
Thanks, Joyce!
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06