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	09/26/08 - NNHS Newsletter - So Rare “Truth is so rare that it is delightful to tell it.” - Emily Dickinson (10 Dec 1830 - 15 May 1886)

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! See you then!

REGISTRATION AND RELEASE FORM - ADDED 09/21/08:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-17-08-SOCK-HOP-registration.html

NEWS FLASH #2 - NEWLY AMENDED:

Friday, September 26, 2008, 7:00 PM - R.J.'s Sports Pub (intersection of Jefferson and Denbigh Boulevard)

Saturday, September 27, 2008, 1:00 PM - a tour of NNHS (now Huntington Hall);   
ANYONE who ever went to NNHS in any class is WELCOME to join them as they go "down memory lane."

Saturday, September 27, 2008, 6:30 PM - ??? - Dinner and dancing at Hampton Marina (old Radisson), downtown Hampton
 
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:30 AM - Brunch

Please let all NNHS Typhoons know that all events of our class reunion
are open to everyone!

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

GUEST BOOK SIGNERS:

1. Lois Joseph of VA - 09/24/08:

2.  Linda Gail Williams Brown Crandol ('66) of VA - 09/25/08:

 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":

  George Helliesen ('61) of MI requested more information about 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":

 Joyce Cahoon

      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":

This Is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'

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.

'"If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)

   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

Oh, YES, thank you, Frances! That is just so true!       Except... except..... I personally am a chocoholic, and the recommended "only 6.7 grams of chocolate per day (or 0.23 ounces)" - WHATEVER!!! - is just not apt to happen in my case. It's all or nothing at all for me. That skimpy little piddly amount is only going to trigger a massive raid on the candy store (as Adam Sandler said, "Just gimme the candy!!"), and a chocolate binge such as the world has rarely seen, and another layer of bluberosity and generalized rotundity enveloping and encompassing my skinny body (Yes, that's right. I AM skinny; it takes a lot of skin to cover me.).    But for those of you who are not deranged, why, this is most excellent news!
		Mmmmm - chocolate.....

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:

   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."

      YOWZERONI!!! Thanks again, Joyce!

PRAYER ROLL:

   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:

   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

To donate, click on the gold seal on the left,              or just mail it to my home. Thanks!

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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)

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"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

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