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11/24/08 - NNHS Newsletter
Scott Joplin's 140th Un-Birthday

“When I'm dead twenty-five years, people are going to begin to recognize me.”

- Scott Joplin
(24 Nov 1868 - 1 Apr 1917)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

Ahhh - another celebrity birthday - or is it?!? Oh, well, we need to observe it SOME time, n'est pas??

BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cFkae0j_Ns - Scott Joplin's The Entertainer - chocotiger

HOMEWORK:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Joplin:

"Scott Joplin, the second of six children, was born in eastern Texas, near Linden,^[2] to Florence Givins and Giles or Jiles Joplin. November 24, 1868 has been assumed as the correct birth date of Scott Joplin, but modern research by ragtime historian Ed Berlin has revealed this is almost certainly inaccurate. The 1870 census lists Scott, age 2, as the son of Jiles and Florence Joplin. The exact location of his birth is uncertain.^[3]":

Well, THIS is a fine time to tell me!!!

http://www.scottjoplin.org/biography.htm

http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/Joplin.html

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday today to Sharon Hilsdon Bryant ('68) of VA!

Happy Birthday tomorrow to Donnie Satisky ('56) of OR AND Michael Sisk ('63) of CA!

Happy Birthday this week to:

26 - Betsy Goodson Covert (June '37) of MD AND Donna Price Devers ('66) of NC AND Diana Price Carter ('66) of WV;

27 - Gayle Fallin Harris ('57) AND Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH;

29 - Jimmy Key ('57);

30 - Rip Collins ('65) of TN AND Sandi Bateman Chestnut ('65) of VA!

Many Happy Returns to You All!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html

From F.A. Saunders ('Hampton HS - '64) of VA - 11/22/08 - "Last Remaining Landmark of the Buckroe Beach Amusement Park":

Thank you so much for this poignant image, F.A.!

It's still quite beautiful - in a mournful kind of way!

I've posted it on that page, rather near the bottom in the "NOW" section:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-A-B.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/buckroe-amusement.html

From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA - 11/23/08 - "Il Divo cantando - Amazing Grace...":

YOU HAVE GOT TO HEAR THIS. IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL, AND SO POWERFUL, I CAN ONLY HOPE THESE GUYS KNOW OF THIS AMAZING GRACE THAT THEY SING ABOUT. IT TOOK A WHILE TO LOAD FOR ME, BUT IT MAY NOT FOR YOU. TURN THE VOLUME UP AND ENJOY.

NANCY

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast."
- Ephesians 2: 8, 9

Il Divo cantando - "Amazing Grace"

TURN YOUR SPEAKERS UP................AND WHEN IT HITS THE 3 MINUTE MARK..............HOLD ON TO YOUR SEATS!!

Click on link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrnB4FZ-yc

Il Divo Biography

Il Divo put a fresh face on popular songs, utilizing their exceptional voices, good looks, and cultural diversity to bring their romantic blend of classical and pop music to audiences around the world. Formed after a two-year search, the quartet is comprised of American tenor David Miller, popular French singer Sébastien Izambard, Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, and Spanish baritone Carlos Marin. Their eponymous debut album was released in April of 2005 and featured a diverse play list that included a cover of the Toni Braxton hit "Unbreak My Heart" and the Frank Sinatra standard "My Way," as well as "Nella Fantasia," a newly arranged -- with vocals -- version of "Gabriel's Oboe" from Ennio Morricone's score for The Mission. It became a massive worldwide hit, and the quartet returned in 2005 with Ancora, a ten-track collection of new music featuring the hit "I Believe in You" with Celine Dion. The similarly themed Siempre was released the following year.

~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide
Content provided by All Music Guide Copyright © 2008 All Media Guide, LLC

WOWZERONI-RINI!!! This is - well, just amazing! Even with that "3 minute" warning, I wasn't quite prepared! Thank you so much, Joyce!

From Jay Styles ('68) of VA - 11/23/08 - "Happy Thanksgiving!":

Carol,

Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving and if you're traveling be careful and safe. We've had four fatalities in the last two days, and two were kids!

I'm off and we're going to Annapolis; everybody take care.

Jay Styles, '68

YOWZERONI!!! Thanks, Jay Sweetie! I myself won't be going anywhere for another three weeks, but we'll be careful then!

From Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA - 11/23/08 - "I Am Thankful (and Hopeful!)":

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO, BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE.

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE crazy people I work with
BECAUSE they make work interesting and fun!

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

Amen! Thanks so much, Chris!

From Joey Fink ('70) of ?? - 11/23/08:

Dear Carol,

Hope you are feeling better. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into the newsletter. Also, thank you for including so many Jewish topics. Again, hoping you have a speedy recovery.

J. Fink

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Thank you very much, Joey! I'm not quite well, but I am feeling much better now!

I'm so glad you're enjoying the varied content. I try to celebrate everything here for two reasons - to rejoice with those who are observing, and to educate those who are not. That way we all grow closer together! I'm always a bit fearful that I'll miss something or forget it altogether, but I do give it my best shot!

From My Friend, Tina, of NC - 11/22/08 - "Happy Thanksgiving":

How to Shake Up Thanksgiving Dinner

1. During the middle of the meal, turn to Mom and say, "See, Mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was four months past its expiration date. You were worried for nothing."

2. When everyone goes around to say what they are thankful for, say, "I'm thankful I didn't get caught" and refuse to say anything more.

3. Load your plate up high, then take it to the kitchen, toss it all in the blender, and take your "shake" back to the table. Announce that it's the new Thanksgiving Weight Loss Shake

4. Prepare a several hour long speech to give when asked about your thankfulness. If necessary, insist that no one leave or eat until you have finished the speech.

5. Bring along old recorded football games and pop them in the VCR when Dad's not looking. Make sure it is set to the last two minutes of the game when he comes into the room, turn off the VCR, and then turn on the regular TV.

6. Bring a date that only talks about the tragic and abusive conditions known to exist at turkey farms. Request that she bring photos.

Have A Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Thanks, Tina!

From My Niece, Shari, of VA - From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/17/08 - "TWELVE WONDERFUL COMMANDMENTS" (#2 in a Series of 12):

TWELVE WONDERFUL COMMANDMENTS - what sweet pictures Thank you so much, Shari! These seem to take most of us an entire lifetime to learn.....			And don't forget to always be THANKFUL! And Thank God for today!

HOLIDAY REUNION NEWS:

The NNHS Class of 1958 Gathering and Dinner will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM at Al Fresco Ristorante, 11710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606. CONTACT: Joe Drewry (jwdvt@aol.com, 757-244-4443, ext 4)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Thursday, December 4, 2008, 11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News, VA - OPEN TO ALL WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 1955

2. April 23, 24, & 25, 2009 - Class of 1954 will hold their 55th-Year Reunion. For details contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at hdsdds@aol.com - CLASS OF 1954

PRAYER ROLL:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 11/23/08

NNHS BLOG:
http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 11/24/08

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
219 Four Ply Lane
Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305
910-488-9408

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The Entertainer

- Scott Joplin, 1902

"The Entertainer" midi courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/2783/sjmidi.htm - 11/24/08

First Image of Scott Joplin courtesy of http://www.rhythmontherock.com/video_the_entertainer.html - 11/24/08

Second Image of Scott Joplin courtesy of http://ctmh.its.txstate.edu/artist.php?cmd=detail&aid=29 - 11/24/08

Animated Musical clip art used to form Divider Lines courtesy of http://www.cliphoto.com/index0.htm - 01/23/05

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

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!

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!

Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05

Animated Laughter clip art courtesy of Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 01/24/06
Thanks, Janice!

Animated Ringing Christmas Bell clip art (designed by Art Holden) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 12/08/05

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

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