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10/24/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Sunny

“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on,
and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.”

- Nathaniel Hawthorne
(04 July 1804 - 19 May 1864)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

    This must be another one of those weather-inspired Newsletters.  If there's no sun where you are today, then just shine yourself.

BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkUsGkxZSvM - Sunny - Marvin Gaye, 1966

BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMvdh6AKRts - Sunny - Stevie Wonder, 1968

BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD8DcgpLp_w - Sunny - Boney M, 2006

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny_%28song%29: 

"Sunny" is the name of a song written by Bobby Hebb. It is one of the most covered popular songs, with hundreds of versions released. BMI rates "Sunny" number 25 in its "Top 100 songs of the century".

Hebb wrote the song after 22 November 1963, the day U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and Hebb's older brother Harold was killed in a knife fight outside a Nashville nightclub. Hebb was devastated by both events and many critics say that those events inspired the tune. According to Hebb, he wrote the song as an expression of a preference for a "sunny" disposition over a "lousy" disposition.[1] Certainly, events influenced Bobby's songwriting, but his timeless melody, crossing over into R&B (#3 on U.S. R&B chart) Country and Pop (#2 on U.S. Pop chart), together with the optimistic lyrics, came from the artist's desire to express that one should always "look at the bright side" - a direct quote from the author. Hebb has said about "Sunny":

"All my intentions were just to think of happier times – basically looking for a brighter day – because times were at a low tide. After I wrote it, I thought "Sunny" just might be a different approach to what Johnny Bragg was talking about in 'Just Walkin' in the Rain'"... 

NEWBIES:

1. Coach Harlan Hott of WV via       Mickey ('54) and    Carol Moell ('56) Marcella of VA - 10/24/10 - "NNHS news":

Dear Carol,
 
Please add Harlan Hott to your list of people who get your NNHS newsletter.  His e-mail address is (available upon request). 
 
Harlan was a teacher and coach at NNHS and head football coach at NNHS in 197, which was the last time NNHS beat Hampton High School and Hampton was undefeated at that time.  He now lives in Warfield, WV and his phone number is (also available upon request).  He enjoys wood turning as a hobby and his recent showing was in NN this weekend at the Methodist Church in Hilton Village on Main Street. 

Thanks, Carol.  

Carol and Mickey Marcella 
  

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Hello Carol,

Mickey Marcella saw us yesterday and told us about the NNHS news letter.

Would you please add our name to the list to be informed re: students, teachers, etc., that you think we would like to know about.???

Our e-mail is: ______________________

Thanks so much, Harlan (Coach Hott) NNHS 1963 - until the closing, then at Ferguson until 1991 upon retirement.

   WOWZERONI - Coach Hott! Welcome Aboard! (Thanks, Carol and Mickey! )

   I've been running pathetically behind ever since last week's reunion, but I'm sure I'll catch up soon.....  Meanwhile, you'll probably be most interested in the faculty pages - including one about you:

http://www.nnhs65.com/faculty.html 

     http://www.nnhs65.com/teachers.html 

          http://www.nnhs65.com/teach-Hott.html

   Perhaps you'll enjoy revisiting Our Old Stomping Grounds, too:

 http://www.nnhs65.com/old-stomping.html

   If I don't really catch the nasty germ that has felled everyone else in this household, I'll be back soon.
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Thanks so much to you all, this is a great information site. We have been catching up.

Thanks again, Harlan and Joan

   Thank you!

http://www.nnhs65.com/alumni-list.html

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

   Happy Birthday today to  Agnes Dick Kump ('57) AND   Mark Friedman ('65) of VA!

   Happy Birthday tomorrow to  Kitty Taylor Hanrahan ('57) AND  Carol Wornom Sorenson ('57) AND     Bobby Turpin ('58) of VA!

   Happy Birthday this week to:

26 -    Terry Hunsucker ('65) of KY AND   Randy Tate ('66) of DE;

27 -   Carolyn Simpson Knight ('56) of VA AND Kermit Whiteside ('57) AND        Dimples Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC AND   Frances Heath Scott ('62) of VA;

28 -   Nancy Bigger Alligood ('56) of VA;

29 -   Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA;

31 - Jo Ann Stewart ('64) of Northern VA!

   Many Happy Returns, One and All!

http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html

TODAY IN WWII:

October 24, 1795 - Partitions of Poland: The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was completely divided among Austria, Prussia, and Russia.

October 24, 1944 -The Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku, and the battleship Musashi were sunk in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

October 24, 1945 - The United Nations (UN) was formally established less than a month after the end of World War II.

October 24, 1945 - Pierre Laval of France and Vidkum Abraham Quisling of Norway were executed. The two men were recognized as the two most prominent collaborators of the Nazis.

TODAY IN 1965:

Sunday, October 24, 1965 - Politician Kyriakos Velopoulos (Κυριάκος Βελόπουλος) was born in Greece.

From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 08/05/10 - "Vote for Grace (REPEATED)":
 
  This is my daughter Laura's dog in a contest to be on the cover of a bag of dog food.

Vote every day for Grace. Thanks.

   Oh, Laura is your daughter, Norris! Well, that makes it all the more important! When I tried to vote for Grace again today, I noticed the site was trying to pull a switcheroo on me. It tried to persuade me to vote for the wrong Grace!  OH, NO!

http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery.php?pg=&limit=40&sort=tnid&type=tnap&field=dog_name&keyword=grace#14296
 
 
  
Grace is #1 in pet of the month: http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery_contests.php?t=1

and #3 in pet of the year: http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery_contests.php?t=2 

  WOWZERONI!!! That's fabulous, Norris! 
 YIKESARONI-RINI!   Grace's ratings have dropped considerably since I've been gone and stopped nagging you!!! Y'all "git back to work!"

   Vote early, vote often (or at least cast your allotted daily vote) - and don't drop your guard now!

http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery.php?pg=&limit=40&sort=tnid&type=tnap&field=dog_name&keyword=grace#14296

ANSWERS TO RANDOM QUESTIONS HEARD AT THE REUNION:

6.    From Frank Blechman ('65) of Northern VA - 10/15/10 - Q.: "A Luck Duck?!?"

A.: Yes, a Luck Duck.

   Start with an 8-1/2" X 11" sheet of paper.  Fold to form a perfect square, and tear or cut off the surplus, but reserve said surplus for making smaller duckies.  Follow these (or similar) directions to create as many ducks as necessary to bring a sufficient amount of luck to your classmates when placed on their desks prior to important tests or exams. 

http://www.ehow.com/how_4486623_origami-duck.html

   Do not forget to write "LUCK" on one wing and "DUCK" on the other.  There you have it. 

   Thanks, Frank!

    From Frances Goodson Wang ('65) of MD - 10/18/10 - "'Sherlock': A Reminder":

This may be of interest to some.  I have the region 2 DVD and am totally besotted with the actors playing Holmes and Watson.
The music is first rate, also.
 
Frances
 
"Sherlock": A Reminder

Greetings, Tin Boxers and Friends!

In case it has slipped anyone's mind, the new PBS series "Sherlock" will air this Sunday October 24th. Check the listings for program times in your area at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/sherlock/index.html.

Happy viewing,
   COOL BEANS! Thanks, Frances!

    From Frances Goodson Wang ('65) of MD - 10/18/10 - "Reunion":

Dear Carol,

So good to see you at the reunion!  I appreciate the work that went into planning and executing both evenings.   Lynn's (Walker Brothers - '65 - of VA) home is beautiful and the food was delicious. The casual picnic was pitch perfect.  Seeing everyone was heavenly.  I am so glad I finally decided to come.

Carol, I am giving you my new contact information: new phone number and email address so anyone who wished to visit me when in MD can find me by contacting you.   I hope to see familiar faces at least once in awhile rather than only five years from now!!

I enjoyed seeing old friends and knowing we are, despite age and life experiences, much the same, probably better.  It was so comfortable being with everyone.   As I told several, I felt a sense of belonging I do not feel here in Maryland and know for sure that when my son, Devan, finishes at American U. Law, I am going to sell here and come HOME.  I want to live in the Hilton Area so I can walk to the library and to the pier.  Until then, I offer an open invitation to my NNHS Class of 65 family.

I join      George (Fenigsohn - '65 - of VA) in encouraging our classmates to go see Bobby Ruben ('65 - of VA).  I remember him with a full heart and know he would enjoy anyone who visits.

Warmest regards to all,
Frances Goodson

   Thanks so much, Frances - I echo all that you said!

      From Dimples Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC - 10/19/10 - "Lane splitting, hang on...":

Carol,
 
Here, you watch this, I can't take another six and a half minutes of Adrenaline coursing through my body !

Dimples

Lane splitting, hang on...

She doesn't normally ride her bike like this....just happened to be late for her hair dresser appointment!

How to handle traffic on a bike - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XihQeZpwqpE&feature=player_embedded

   AAIIIEEEEE!!! See, Lady, this is why I don't drive! Thanks, Dimples!

       From George Helliesen ('61) of MI - 10/20/10 - "POTATOES":

Please read all the way to the end…it’s worth it…I promise!

Potatoes

Well,
A Girl Potato and Boy Potato had eyes for each other,

And finally they got married, and had a little sweet potato, which they called 'Yam.'
Of course, they wanted the best for Yam.
When it was time, they told her about the facts of life.
They warned her about going out and getting half-baked, so she wouldn't get accidentally mashed,
and get a bad name for herself like 'Hot Potato,' and end up with a bunch of Tater Tots.

Yam said not to worry, no Spud would get her into the sack and make a rotten potato out of her!

But on the other hand she wouldn't stay home and become a Couch Potato either.

She would get plenty of exercise so as not to be skinny like her
Shoestring Cousins.

When she went off to Europe, Mr. And Mrs. Potato told Yam
to watch out for the hard-boiled guys from Ireland,
and the greasy guys from France called the French Fries.
And when she went out West, to watch out for the Indians so she wouldn't get scalloped..

Yam said she would stay on the straight and narrow and wouldn't associate
with those high class Yukon Golds, or the ones from the other
side of the tracks who advertise their trade on all
the trucks that say, 'Frito Lay.'

Mr. and Mrs. Potato sent Yam to Idaho P.U. (that's Potato University) so
that when she graduated she'd really be in the Chips.

But in spite of all they did for her, one-day Yam came home
and announced she was going to marry Tom Brokaw.

Tom Brokaw!

Mr. and Mrs. Potato were very upset.

They told Yam she couldn't possibly marry Tom Brokaw because he's just.......

Are you ready for this?

Are you sure?

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OK!
Here it is!

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A COMMONTATER!

NOW AREN’T YOU SORRY I HAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS????

    Not at all, George - thanks for the giggles!!!

From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 10/21/10 - "What to wear on Halloween":

What To Wear On Halloween

http://terrisfp.com/hallo1/ghost1.swf

   GIGGLES!!! Norris Sweetie, you baaad! Thanks!

      From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 10/20/10 - "DUCKS IN HEAVEN":

DUCKS IN HEAVEN

Three women die together in an accident and go to heaven.

When they get there, St. Peter says, 'We only have one rule here in heaven: Don't step on the ducks!'

So they enter heaven, and sure enough, there are ducks all over the place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they try their best to avoid them, the first woman accidentally steps on one.

Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw. St. Peter chains them together and says, 'Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to spend eternity chained to this ugly man!'

The next day, the second woman steps accidentally on a duck and along comes St. Peter, who doesn't miss a thing. With him is another extremely ugly man. He chains them together with the same admonishment as for the first woman.

The third woman has observed all this and, not wanting to be chained for all eternity to an ugly man, is very, VERY careful where she steps.

She manages to go months without stepping on any ducks, but one day St. Peter comes up to her with the most handsome man she has ever laid eyes on.... very tall, long eyelashes, muscular.

St. Peter chains them together without saying a word.

The happy woman says, 'I wonder what I did to deserve being chained to you for all of eternity?'

The guy says, 'I don't know about you, but I stepped on a duck.'

      Thanks, Shari!

ABBREVIATED ALERT:

  From Jane Chambers of VA - 07/01/09, 02/07/10, AND 07/31/10 - "CNC BOOK BROCHURE & AD" AND 61-62 DECADERS ADDENDA AND DRAMATIC WORKSHOPS STUDENTS:

http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/brochure(2).pdf

http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/CNC-Memories-Book-219390602.pdf

http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DECADERS-ADDENDA.doc

http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DRAMATIC-WORKSHOP-STUDENTS.doc 

   Contact Dr. Chambers at cncmemories61_71@yahoo.com.

   Thanks, Jane!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Thursday, November 4, 2010 - 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 fiends in that year, go visit with them.

2. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 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.

3. Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Noon to 4:00 PM - Holiday Open House at the Chamberlin Lobby - Go see Brownie!

4. Saturday, April 30, 2011 - The NNHS Class will have a Luncheon. Team Leaders are Mickey Marcella (mcmiceli@verizon.net - 757-249-3800), Betty Hamby Neher (bjneher@cox.net - 757-898-5099), and Dr. Harry Simpson (hdsdds@aol.com - 804-694-0346). - CLASS OF 1954

5. Saturday, July 9, 2011 (6:30 PM to 11:30 PM) - The Class of 1971 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. For details, contact Richard Rawls at Richard@Rawls.com - CLASS OF 1971

PRAYER ROLL :

http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 08/22/10

 BLOG:

http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 08/04/09

 
Y'all take care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!  We'll Always Have Buckroe!

                                   Love to all, Carol

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Carol Buckley Harty
 915-780-3048      

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Sunny

 Written by Bobby Hebb,1963
(26 July 1938 – 03 Aug 2010)

Recorded by Marvin Gaye, 1966
(02 Apr 1939 – 01 Apr 1984)
 

Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain.
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
My Sunny one shines so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet.
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way.
You gave to me your all and all.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see.
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C.
My life was torn like a wind-blown sand,
And the rock was formed when you held my hand.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face.
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace.
You're my spark of nature's fire,
You're my sweet complete desire.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain...

"Sunny" midi courtesy of http://www.mymidifiles.com/midis/stevie+wonder/sunny -10/24/10

"Sunny" lyrics courtesy of http://bobbyhebb.lyrics.info/sunny.html - 10/24/10

Sun Title clip art courtesy of http://peperonity.com/go/sites/mview/crys/11072018 -10/24/10

Rising Sun Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars9.html - 04/11/05

Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!

Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!

Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06

Animated Cheering Smiley clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 08/18/05 (re-saved 02/27/09)
Thanks, Al!

Bad Surprise Smiley courtesy of http://picsdigger.com/image/a935ccd3/ - 10/21/10

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!!

Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06

Animated Laughing Kitty courtesy of Tom Flax ('64) of VA - 06/03/06
Thanks, Tom!

Animated Laughing Kitty courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 10/08/07
Thanks, Al!

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