“Shadows of a thousand years rise again
unseen,
Voices whisper in the trees, 'Tonight is Halloween!' ”
- Dexter Kozen
http://www.cs.cornell.edu/~kozen/
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10/31/13
- NNHS Newsletter - Happy Halloween!
“Shadows of a thousand years rise again
unseen, - Dexter Kozen |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Here's a Golden Oldie for you,
whether or not you're actually celebrating Halloween.
BONUS #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46GXQ2fTFzo - Monster Mash (HQ) -
Bobby "Boris" Pickett
BONUS #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thH3qnHTbI - Monster Mash - Bobby
"Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers
BONUS #3 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZftK2kO6U - Monster Mash
BONUS #4 -
http://www.themonstermash.com/
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Mash:
| "Monster Mash" is a 1962
novelty song and the best-known song by
Bobby "Boris" Pickett. The song was released as a
single on
Gary S. Paxton's
Garpax Records label in August 1962 along with a full-length
LP called
The Original Monster Mash, which contained several other
monster-themed tunes. The "Monster Mash" single reached number one on
the
Billboard Hot 100 chart on October 20 of that year, just in
time for
Halloween. It has been a perennial holiday favorite ever since. Pickett was an aspiring actor who sang with a band called The Cordials at night while going to auditions during the day. One night, while performing with his band, Pickett did a monologue in imitation of horror movie actor Boris Karloff while performing The Diamonds' "Little Darlin'". The audience loved it and fellow band member Lenny Capizzi encouraged Pickett to do more with the Karloff imitation.[2] Pickett and Capizzi composed "Monster Mash" and recorded it with Gary S. Paxton, Leon Russell, Johnny McCrae, Rickie Page, and Terry Berg, credited as "The Crypt-Kickers". (Mel Taylor, drummer for The Ventures, is sometimes credited with playing on the record as well,[3] while pianist Leon Russell, who arrived late for the session, appears on the single's instrumental B-side, "Monster Mash Party".[4]) The song was partially inspired by Paxton's earlier novelty hit "Alley Oop", as well as by the Mashed Potato dance craze of the era.[5] A variation on the Mashed Potato was danced to "Monster Mash", in which the footwork was the same but Frankenstein-style monster gestures were made with the arms and hands. The song is narrated by a mad scientist whose monster, late one evening, rises from a slab to perform a new dance. The dance becomes "the hit of the land" when the scientist throws a party for other monsters. The producers came up with several low-budget but effective sound effects for the recording. For example, the sound of a coffin opening was imitated by a rusty nail being pulled out of a board. The sound of a cauldron bubbling was actually water being bubbled through a straw, and the chains rattling were simply chains being dropped on a tile floor. Pickett also impersonated horror film actor Bela Lugosi as Dracula with the lyric "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?"[6] The song was re-released several times and appeared in the Billboard charts on three occasions after the original release — December 1962, August 1970 and May 1973.[7] The BBC had banned the record from airplay in 1962 on the grounds that the song was "too morbid". It was re-released in the United Kingdom in 1973, where it peaked at #3 in early October. To celebrate this popular release, Bobby and the Crypt-Kickers toured Dallas and St. Louis around the 1973 Halloween holiday. On this tour, the Crypt-Kickers were composed of Brian Ray (now guitarist with Paul McCartney), drummer Brian Englund, keyboardist Don Chambers, singer Jean Ray, and others. The "Monster Mash" re-entered the British Charts again on November 2, 2008 at #60. "Monsters' Holiday", a Christmas-themed follow up, was recorded by Pickett and released in December 1962, peaking at #30 on the Billboard chart. The tune was penned by the renowned novelty song composer Paul Harrison. In 1985, with American culture experiencing a growing awareness of rap music, Pickett released "Monster Rap", which describes the mad scientist's frustration at being unable to teach the dancing monster from "Monster Mash" how to talk. The problem is solved when he teaches the monster to rap. A movie musical based on the song starring Pickett was released in 1995. |
HOMEWORK:
From http://www.history.com - 10/30/08 - "The Real Story of Halloween":
http://www.history.com/minisites/halloween/?HPF_rid=3146529&HPF_mid=1642_T1_Url9
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy
Halloween Birthday today
to
Jo Ann Stewart ('64) of Northern VA!
Happy Birthday tomorrow
to
Russ Stephenson ('57) of MD
AND
Colin Faison ('58) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
02 -
John Clark ('57) of VA;
04 -
Mike Jeffers ('61) of VA;
05 -
Patsy
Blackard Hallett ('65) of VA
AND
My Son of Other Parents, Joe Mansfield (Stanton College
Prep School, FL - 2002) of MD AND My Grandson,
Thomas Harty of TX;
06 - Marion Timberlake Gitchel ('57)
AND Maria Velma Vidales Scott ('57)
AND
Pam Smith Arnold ('65) of VA;
07 -
Pam
Larmer Traugott ('62) of VA!
Many Happy Returns, One and All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
THIS DAY IN WWII:
October 31, 1922 - Benito Mussolini became prime minister of Italy.
October 31, 1940 - The
Battle of Britain ended – the air victory by the
United Kingdom prevented a
German
invasion.
October 31, 1941 - The destroyer
USS Reuben James was torpedoed by a
German
U-boat near
Iceland,
killing more than 100
United States Navy sailors. It was the first U.S. Navy vessel sunk by enemy
action in WWII. The U.S. had not yet entered World War II.
October 31, 1943 - An F4U Corsair accomplished the first successful radar-guided interception.
October 31, 1944 - Erich Göstl, a member of the Waffen SS, was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, to recognize extreme battlefield bravery, after losing his face and eyes during the Battle of Normandy.
THIS DAY IN 1963:
| Thursday, October 31, 1963 - An explosion at the Indiana
State Fair Coliseum (now
Pepsi Coliseum) in Indianapolis killed 74 people during an ice
skating show. The explosion also injured 400. A faulty propane tank
connection in a concession stand was blamed.
Thursday, October 31, 1963 - Footballer and manager Dunga was born Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri in Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Thursday, October 31, 1963 - Drummer and songwriter (Motörhead and King Diamond) Mikkey Dee was born Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou (Μιχαήλ Κυριάκος Δελάογλου) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thursday, October 31, 1963 - Singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Smiths, Modest Mouse, Electronic, and The Cribs) Johnny Marr was born John Martin Maher in Ardwick, Manchester, England. Thursday, October 31, 1963 - Baseball player Fred McGriff was born Frederick Stanley McGriff in Tampa, Florida. Thursday, October 31, 1963 - Actor Dermot Mulroney was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Thursday, October 31, 1963 - Actor, screenwriter, and producer Rob Schneider was born in San Francisco, California. |
THIS DAY IN 1964:
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Thanks again, Frank!
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| Saturday, October 31, 1964 | ||
From
Hunter Todd
('57) of TX - 10/29/13 - "October Newsletter from the 47th WorldFest-Houston
Intl Film Festival - Entry Deadline.":
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WOWZERONI! Thank you
so much, Hunter!
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From
John London
(Warwick HS - '57) of VA - 10/30/13 - "Virus":
| New virus
afoot. It is contained in a zip file. DO NOT OPEN E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS NO
MATTER WHO IT'S FROM!!! ~ Behold! What is a bell? A bell is that which sounds, far, and high ... It will echo far and wide like the peal of thunder but under utmost purity. And evil men, hearing the bell, will be saved.
YIKESARONI!
Thanks so much for letting
us know, John Darlin'!
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From My Niece, Shari, of VA -
10/30/13 -
"More Halloween Jokes & Facts":
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http://www.yourdailymedia.com/post/giant-statues-made-of-jack-olanterns/
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Thanks, Shari!
From My
Daughter, Adrienne Harty
(Hillsboro HS,
IL / American School, IL) of NC -
10/30/13 - "Laffy Taffy Jokes:
| Q. WHAT DID KING TUT SAY
WHEN HE GOT SCARED? A. I WANT MY MUMMY! Q. WHAT DO YOU CALL A GRIZZLY BEAR STANDING IN THE RAIN? A. A DRIZZLY BEAR.
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From
Me
('65) of NC - 10/30/13 - "More Laffy Taffy Jokes:
| Q. WHERE DO TWO BUNNIES
GO AFTER THEY GET MARRIED? A. ON THEIR BUNNYMOON! Q. WHY DID THE ORANGE USE SUNTAN OIL? A. BECAUSE HE STARTED TO PEEL.
Q. WHY COULDN'T THE SKELETON ADD 1 + 1? A. BECAUSE HE DIDN'T HAVE A BRAIN. Q. WHAT CAN YOU THROW BUT CAN'T CATCH? A. A PARTY. |
BONUS HALLOWEEN CROCHET PATTERNS:
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http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2012/03/happy-birthday-to-maximo.html
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Sara Sach's Doggie Birthday Hat - "Your dog is
going to party like an animal! Crochet a dog birthday hat for him or her
to rock on their special day. That pooch is going to be the center of
attention, make no bones about it." http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2010/10/12-collars-of-christmas-pattern-give.html - Pet Bow Tie Collar - "Looking for a way to dress up your pooch? Create this Crochet Pet Bow Tie Collar and your pet will be the most stylish on the block. Show your pooch some love with this adorable crochet craft."
http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2010/11/12-collars-of-christmas-8-button-dog.html -
Button Dog Scarf
- "Keep your pooch warm and toasty with this adorable crochet pattern.
It's light and comfortable for dogs of any size." |
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BONUS HALLOWEEN RECIPES: |
http://spoonful.com/halloween/halloween-recipes - Halloween Recipes for Families - "Fun-sized treats have their place, but why not go beyond the candy corn this year with a sweet or savory recipe that won't scare you away?" |
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 09/25/13 - "Life Advice (#28 in a series
of 28)":
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Very nice! Thank
you, Shari; I've really appreciated these!
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From Wayne Agee
('58) of FL -
09/25/13 - "Popular American
Cities 100 Years Ago (#28 in a series of 28)":
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Great and
interesting, Carol, to look at that time verses the cities
of today......
POPULAR AMERICAN CITIES 100 YEARS AGO American Cities more than a Century ago
WOWZERS!
Thanks, Wayne; these images have been fascinating!
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1915 - Broadway and the building of The Times, New York City, NY |
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From Ruth Ann Reece Horace ('67) of FL -
10/18/13 - "Reflective Moments" (#13 in a series of 16):
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FINALLY:
From
www.ajokeaday.com - 10/30/13:
Some bear hunters were sitting around the cabin the night before the hunt bragging about their past hunts. The cabin boy was listening and went over and said, "You guys make it seem pretty hard to capture a bear". They all laughed and said, "it is hard; do you think you could bag one"? "I can go out and bag you two if you will skin them, and I will bet each of you $100.00." They agreed and off he went out into the night. Soon he spotted a big grizzly; he waved his arm and started hollering. The big bear started after him and he started running for the shack. When he got close to the shack he started yelling. "Open the door!" They looked out and saw the bear chasing the boy. Just as he got to the door they opened it and he stepped aside and the bear went in. He slammed the door and locked it and shouted. "OK, skin him, I'll go and get the other one". |
| DATES TO REMEMBER: |
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1. Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 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. 2. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 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. |
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.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 915-780-3048 |
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3.
Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!
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Written and
recorded by
Bobby "Boris" Pickett,
1962
(11 Feb1938 – 25 Apr 2007)
I was working in
the lab late one night
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
He did the mash
He did the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
He did the mash
It caught on in a flash
He did the mash
He did the monster mash
From my laboratory in the castle east
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
To get a jolt from my electrodes
They did the mash
They did the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
They did the mash
It caught on in a flash
They did the mash
They did the monster mash
The zombies were having fun
The party had just begun
The guests included Wolf Man
Dracula and his son
The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
With their vocal group, "The Crypt-Kicker Five"
They played the mash
They played the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
They played the mash
It caught on in a flash
They played the mash
They played the monster mash
Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
He opened the lid and shook his fist
And said, "Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist?"
It's now the mash
It's now the monster mash
The monster mash
And it's a graveyard smash
It's now the mash
It's caught on in a flash
It's now the mash
It's now the monster mash
Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
And my monster mash is the hit of the land
For you, the living, this mash was meant too
When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
Then you can mash
Then you can monster mash
The monster mash
And do my graveyard smash
Then you can mash
You'll catch on in a flash
Then you can mash
Then you can monster mash
"The Monster
Mash" midi courtesy of
http://www.pcdon.com/monster_mash.html - 10/25/12
at the suggestion of Ivan Anker ('67) of VA - 11/01/11
Thanks, Ivan!
"The Monster
Mash" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/monstermashlyrics.html -
10/25/12
also
at the suggestion of Ivan Anker ('67) of VA - 11/01/11
Thanks again, Ivan!
Animated Frankenstein clip art courtesy of http://www.pcdon.com/monster_mash.html - 10/25/12
Animated Trick or Treaters Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.christmas-graphics-plus.com/free/kids-halloween-animated-gifs.html - 10/24/08
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
Stanton College Prep School's logo courtesy of http://www.stantoncollegeprep.org/central/ - 08/01/10
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)Coast Guard Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/SealsEmblems/USCG.htm - 10/03/07
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 Rolling on the Floor
Laughing Smiley clip art courtesy of Jerry ('65) and Judy Phillips ('66) Allen
of VA - 08/13/10
Thanks, Sweetie-Pies!
