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09/06/04 - NNHS Newsletter - Happy Labor Day! |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
I hope you're all enjoying your holiday. I especially hope that you're safe and sound!
From Brownie Shaffer Haracivet ('62) of VI - 09/04/04:
Thanks, Brownie! That's definitely a new lead!
We continue to hold the people of Florida - and in particular, OUR people in Florida - in our hearts and prayers.
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/04/04:
Hey, Adonis -
hearing from you is always a highlight of my day! This time was especially
encouraging, as when your message
arrived, there were already one million people in FL without power. And it
was very good to learn from Brownie that they were
all safe in the Virgin Islands as well.
Oh, Joe!
Of course, I'll take your advice! See? At this very moment, I only
have, um, let's see, TEN Windows opened!
TA-DAH! A definite improvement, n'est pas?!?
Ernie Shaffer's line sounds perfectly reasonable to me! Giggles!
From Albert Dorner ('66) of VA - 09/04/04:
Hey Carol,
In response to the question about the NNHS trophies. I am fairly certain some of
them still remain in storage
somewhere. I'm the athletic director at Woodside (new school in NN) and was
asked a couple years ago if I had
any room to take some of them. I will try to check into it and see if anyone
else at the school admin building knows
their location. Also, I know that some of the trophies were given to some former
Typhoon athletes rather than them
be destroyed.
Peace, Albert
AHA! Another great lead! Thanks, Albert!
Hmmm - I wonder who the fortunate NNHS athletes were?
From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 09/05/04:
So, how are you
feeling? I am so sorry to hear you have asthma, how come I never knew?? My
daughter is still having
problems with it and my oldest son had REAL problems with it when he was little
about 5. He didn't gain any weight
for 1 year so we went to the allergist, etc. etc. etc. I KNOW you know the
drill!! I know the problems associated, SO
just know that you will be fine!!! "I am healthy"!!! A great mantra! God bless!!
Sarah
PS: have we heard anything from our friends in the Bahamas??
Thanks, Sarah -
I'm almost well now! I don't know how you missed the asthma. Oh, I
know! I wasn't in school often enough
for you to observe anything! HA-HA-HA!!! And ya what? On SOME
of those days, I was actually SICK! WILD GIGGLES!
Obviously, I never had the type of asthma which your son did. I don't recall EVER having any problems gaining weight....
My daddy
was a physician, you know, and insisted that I carry with me at all times a
little brown glass bottle of the vilest tasting
medicine ever made. I've long since forgotten the name of it (though I
might suggest a few of my own...). It was supposed to be
cherry flavored (yeah, RIGHT! BLUCHHHK!), and it always dried with a nasty
crunchy crust around the cap. By the time I broke
out that puppy, I was in BIG bad trouble, and knew I had no other recourse.
The point of the stuff was that it contained epinephrine,
which allowed me to stay alive. YOW - I can experience the aftertaste of
that stuff even now at the recollection! GROSS!
As you've read, The Bahamians are fine (for now); it's the Floridians who may be in a spot.
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/04/04:
OUCH!
Thanks, Joe! Okay, all you Floridians know the drill by now. All the
rest of us are worried about y'all, so report in to us
whenever you're able to let us know how you are. Thanks! You know
you're still in our thoughts and prayers.
From Jimmy Smith ('62) of VA - 09/05/04:
CAROL,
NOT ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED NNHS LIVED IN THE EAST END OR THE NORTH END. HOW
ABOUT THE ONES WHO GREW UP
IN THE BRIARFIELD- PARKVIEW PART OF NEWPORT NEWS. WE ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO NNHS,
SOMETIMES WE FEEL LEFT OUT. I HAVE
NEVER HEARD ANYONE TALK ABOUT BRIARFIELD ELEM. OR PARKVIEW ELEM. WHERE SOME US
WENT TO SCHOOL., I HOPE SOMEONE
REMEMBERS US. THANKS
JIMMY
Hey, Jimmy! That's the same question that Joe Wingo ('65) of NC asked on 02/23/03 - which prompted a long string of conversation:
http://www.angelfire.com/va3/65nnhs/our-schools.html
http://www.angelfire.com/va3/65nnhs/briarfield.html
http://www.angelfire.com/va3/65nnhs/parkview-school.html
There's not been much activity lately,
admittedly, but maybe that's 'cause the old Angelfire section has grown so
ANNOYING!
Okay, I'll move that entire School link first chance I have. It's a truly
colossal pain to move files, but it could hardly be more frustrating
than to continuing to endure this torturous mess.
Hey, Jimmy! Why don't you send us YOUR recollections of Briarfield/Parkview, hmmm? Giggles!
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/05/04:
Thanks, Adonis.
I'm glad you're safe from the Wild Boar. Please stay safe from the
elements as well! I'm looking forward
to seeing you in October!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2004-attending.html
From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 09/05/04:
Size 10? I was a size 7!
Of course, I was only 5'2" also, but as my mama used to say, at least my feet
touched the floor.
(Don't think about it; it makes no sense.)
PROM PICTURES! Thanks so much, Sarah - y'all are so cute. Looky, Frances!
This is one of those section
like "Our Old
Cars" that I thought would be overwhelmed with images. I was
wrong. We are
delighted to have these to share with you, and would dearly love to have more!
Once again, this page is open to EVERYONE!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/prom.html
From Cheryl Mays Howard ('66) of VA - 09/05/04:
You're right on both counts, Cheryl. Sigh. Thanks. Larry was a Marine, too.
Larry Lee Bridgers
SMITHFIELD - I have fought
the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy
4:7. Larry Lee Bridgers, 54, met his Lord and Savior at home, Wednesday, Sept.
1, 2004, after a courageous battle with lupus. Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., Larry
had been a Smithfield resident for the past 20 years. Larry was a veteran of the
U.S.M.C. For a number of years, Larry was an employee of Hampton Roads Harley
Davidson of Newport News. In addition, Larry had three passions, his love for
the Lord and his service, hunting and fishing. Larry was a member and a trustee
of Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his father, Dallas Lee Bridgers,
Larry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Diana Lee Bridgers; his mother,
Thelma Martin Bridgers of Newport News; his daughter, Michelle Lee Bridgers of
Smithfield, and two grandchildren, Brandi and Trevor. Also surviving is his
sister, Pamela and her husband, Mike; his mother-in-law, Betty Bawtinhimer;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Ronnie Conley, David Bawtinhimer, Becky
and Mark Woodby, Marty and Ralph Hagner, and Jon Bawtinhimer; four nieces and 11
nephews. A celebration of life service will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
4, in Calvary Baptist Church, with Larry's remarkable friend and mentor, Pastor
Daniel E. Gray. The family will receive friends following the service at a
reception prepared in their honor in the church social hall. Burial will take
place at a later date. In keeping with Larry's wishes, the family suggests that
memorials be made by friends and loved ones attending the church of their choice
this Sunday. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.
Published in the Daily Press from 9/2/2004 - 9/3/2004.
I haven't done it yet, but I'll post this on "Recent Typhoon Deaths" before the day is over. Thanks, Cheryl.
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 09/05/04:
FOUND - AND PROBABLY ATTENDING - CAROLYN "PEACHES" PRICE (TAYLOR) ('64) of VA
From Me ('65) of NC to Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 09/05/04:
PEACHES!!!
What fabulous news!!! If you talk to her again, tell her hi for me!
Ask her if she remembers Blackstone and the "Spirited" Life Retreat and rolling
the big, noisy trash cans down the halls!
I really hope she's able to make it....
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 09/05/04:
She seemed very happy to be found and enthusiastic about
attending the
reunion. A very cheerful person. You should call her.
I believe I'll do that today, Dave! Thanks so much! Peaches was a good friend of mine. I'm delighted that you've found her!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2004-attending.html
From Renee Helterbran Benton ('59) - 09/05/04:
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WOW.
Thanks so much. I believe I told you this when I spoke with you on the
phone several weeks ago, Renee, but
I'm not sure. One of my most vivid childhood memories was attending an
NNHS concert with my mama during Julius'
senior year, and being completely blown away by Julius' stellar performance on
his trumpet (or maybe it was a cornet).
Whatever it was, he surely could coax some lovely sounds from it.
As a matter of
fact, looking back, I'm sure that his performance that night when I was ten
years old impacted many
of my life decisions, at least musically. That was my first year of
studying the flute. I thought if Julius had learned to
elicit so much feeling from his horn in that length of time, I knew I wanted to
make my flute sing with as much feeling,
and to be a part of the NNHS Band.
I still have my
silver Armstrong student flute my parents bought me for $111.00 back in 1957.
I still play it. It has
brought me a great deal of joy and comfort over the last 47 years. For
that, I really have Julius to thank.
And now
y'all have a chance to impact the lives of others. Please visit the Benton
girls' web site, study and learn,
and do what you can to help.
Oh - I've posted this on the "News" link:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/news.html
Thanks, Renee.
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/06/04 - 6:27 AM:
WHEW! I
think. Maybe. I'm not sure I'm breathing more easily yet or not,
Joe. Thanks for the early report. Please
stay with us.
OTHER UPDATES:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1966.html - There ya go, Dee, a brand new page for you!
Y'all continue
to have a safe and happy holiday weekend, keep those Floridians in your thoughts
and prayers -
and take care of each other.
Love to all, Carol
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America, the Beautiful
Lyrics by Katherine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel Ward
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
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God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
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Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare of freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
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May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
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For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the enameled plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till souls wax fair as earth and air
And music-hearted sea!
O beautiful for pilgrims feet,
Whose stem impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till paths be wrought through
wilds of thought
By pilgrim foot and knee!
O beautiful for glory-tale
Of liberating strife
When once and twice,
for man's avail
Men lavished precious life!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till selfish gain no longer stain
The banner of the free!
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
Till nobler men keep once again
Thy whiter jubilee!
"America, the Beautiful" midi courtesy of http://members.tripod.com/~Son_Struck/pmm.html - 09/05/04
"America, the Beautiful" lyrics courtesy of http://www.scoutsongs.com/lyrics/americathebeautiful.html - 09/02/04
Patriotic divider line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Labor Day clip art courtesy of http://webclipart.about.com/library/July/bllab1.htm - 08/30/04