10/28/04 - NNHS Newsletter - Charging at Windmills
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Happy Birthday today to Nancy Bigger Alligood ('56) of VA!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Nancy, I'm still shocked that I
didn't make it by your office to visit with you Friday afternoon. I could
see that I wasn't going to get there
in time to have lunch with you and Pam, but I had every intention of
running by your office as soon as we had checked into the Omni.
Then I unpacked my suitcase, and found that a major part of my ensemble
for Saturday night was still at home in Fayetteville, and my
mind totally left me. I think I went into shock or sumpin'.....
NEWER POLICY:
If you would prefer
monthly notifications of the arrival of
Newsletters, please send me a specific request to that effect, and
I’ll move
your name to a separate mailing list.
Similarly, if you’d like to be dropped altogether, please tell me that as well.
The rest of you will
remain where you seemed happy to be –
receiving notifications as soon as each Newsletter is available.
And there’s always that lovely DELETE button. Would that such a thing were available for many other areas of our lives. Sigh.
NEWBIES:
1. Barbara Sherwood Brickner ('64) of VA - 10/24/04
2. Bill Minnick ('59) of VA -10/25/04
3. Bobby Callis ('64) of WV - 10/26/04
4. Steve Klein ('64) of MS - 10/26/04
5. Dale Mueller ('64) of VA - 10/27/04
Welcome, Bill,
Barbara, Bobby, Steve, and Dale! As you're all probably wondering why
you're here, I'll tell you a little secret.
Each of you made a fatal mistake somewhere. Perhaps you signed the Guest
Book, or dropped me a note, or in Dale's case,
actually sent me images for the website. Bobby merely promised to
send me some goodies. Now see what you've all done!
Well, the good
news is that you'll get to hear from a lot of your friends on a regular basis,
and hopefully we'll all get to hear
from each of you, which is always a delight.
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html
SAD NEWS:
I was
speaking with Donnie Tyndall ('64) of MD after Saturday night's Reunion,
and he told me that he would be unable
to attend brunch with us Sunday morning, as he had to travel to Kinston, NC
because his father had passed away. I have been
unable to locate an obituary for Mr. Tyndall so far to share with you, but we
certainly extend our deepest sympathies to Donnie
and his entire family at this time.
MORE SAD NEWS - from Thelma Spade Roberts ('57) of VA - 10/27/04:
Dear Classmates,
It is with great sadness that I must inform you all that our dear classmate,
Mike Spangler ('57), passed away
peacefully early this afternoon. Ginny and family members were with him at
the hospital when he died.
I do not have any information regarding services, etc., but will keep you
informed as soon as I become aware
of details. This is such a difficult time, especially for Ginny – we should
now focus our prayers that she be given
strength to continue without Mike. She will feel such a loss and her life
will never be quite the same again.
If you wish to send expressions of condolence, send them to Virginia
Spangler, 5 Sylvia Lane, Newport News,
VA 23602; telephone
(757) 875-1666.
Mike was a wonderful person, who contributed much to our class with his quiet
humor and concern
for the rest of us, even though he was going through the terrible ordeal of
cancer … we shall dearly miss him.
Thelma
I'm so sorry to
learn this, Thelma. Thanks for letting us know. I'll post this as
soon as I'm able. We knew Mike was ill; we extend
our sincerest sympathies to Ginny and her family, and to Mike's many friends.
HAPPY NEWS:
Van Rowell
('65) of NC was called away from the Reunion Saturday morning upon hearing
that his daughter had just given
birth to her second child and first daughter. Congratulations to Van and
Mattie and their family!
MORE HAPPY NEWS:
Here are all the
Reunion Pictures which have been posted so far. I haven't yet posted two
sets of my own, and all the images
from those disposable cameras on each and every table both nights have yet to
come my way, and many more of y'all have some
great shots to share with us as well, but we're all pedaling as fast and as
excitedly as we can.
As usual, I only
took about half as many pictures as I meant to take, so I'm counting on y'all to
pick up some slack for me. I seem
to have been just a little bit excited and distracted by the wonder of it
all!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/REUNION-PICTURES-2004.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/FRIDAY-NIGHT-2004.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-22-04-PM-TAF.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-22-04-PM-SMPK.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SATURDAY-NIGHT-2004.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-23-04-PM-TAF.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-23-04-PM-RDM.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-23-04-PM-DAS.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-23-04-PM-CRBH.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-23-04-PM-JEMR.html
From Pam Smith Arnold
('65) of VA - 10/24/04 - Checking on the status of the beautiful cobalt blue
betta she and Dave
brought to the reunion on Friday as a present to me - which I immediately named
(WHAT ELSE?!?) "Typhoon":
Carol,
He can be TyPHoon the Phish - and first cousin to my Phil the Phish.
Great time this weekend, eh!
Love - Pam
Oh, Pam - what a GREAT idea! I
think it only appropriate that as we've decided we are cousins, that Phil and
Typhoon be cousins
too! GIGGLES!!! Thanks again!
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 10/25/04:
Joe, I doubt it was humanly
possible for anyone to have any more fun or gain any more lasting joy than I
did! Your absence was
one of my only regrets! I had so looked forward to seeing you again after
- 47 YEARS??? That can't be right...Thanks, Adonis!
From Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 10/25/04:
It was a Great Reunion…..and makes me look forward to our 40th!!!!!!.....
It certainly was, Janice! If our Reunion is even half that good, it will be wonderful! Thanks for all the pictures you shared with us!
From Tom Flax ('64) of VA - 10/25/04:
(P.S. You can add my e-mail address to
your listings) asking them to send cash $$ ... and I will return the
items
to them next day... but please hold off for a couple of days... you will
need a couple of days to rest, and reflect
on the weekend...
Tommy, that
reunion was SUCH fun! I've put the items for sale - donation -
right up on the top of the web page where everyone
can see them right away:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
I've finally posted your email addy as well. These items are truly beautiful, y'all!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1964.html
Also from Tom Flax ('64) of VA - 10/25/04:
Saturday night was also an overflow crowd of
over 150. The food was a terrific full buffet, including this great cake
decorated like the front of the NNHS building on Huntington Avenue, and it
tasted just as good. But the greatest
part of the night was the program. Dave Spriggs and yours truly, Tom
Flax, were the co-emcees. We had J. William Etheridge, our principal,
speak, Coach Warren Mitchell spoke, and we presented the 1964 undefeated
championship basketball team members in attendance. Then it was when
Wayne Taylor (a former teacher and alum) spoke about his brother Billy, that
just got everyone all teary eyed. When he presented Coach Mitchell with
the game ball from the championship season, well, there were not many dry eyes
in the house. Then there was our esteemed band director,
Mr. James Wilson trying to get those band members who were at the function to
sell band candy to help send the band
to the Winchester Apple Blossom Music Festival...but Dave Spriggs had to tell
him that the school was closed for 30
years, there was no band, and therefore no need for the band candy, except to
hand it out to all in attendance. Everyone
had a big laugh.
Tom Flax, NNHS Class of 1964
What a beautiful summary! Thanks, Tommy. I posted it here:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/REUNION-PICTURES-2004.html
From Cheryl Mays Howard ('66) of VA - 10/26/04:
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Oh, Cheryl! What a lovely rainbow!
I hope and pray that you're able to hold that image in your heart throughout
this year as a reminder.
And of course, you'll both be in our prayers.
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 10/26/04:
Hi, Carol:
Thanks for sharing the great photos. The Basketball team photo is a real
classic.
Thanks, Joe. I'm sure there are still many, many more to come!
From Me ('65) in NC - 10/26/04:
While my
husband Paul was helping the Reunion Committee decorate Friday afternoon, I was
looking over some memorabilia
(HEY! You didn't seriously think that I was going to do anything useful,
didja?!?) brought by Alice Fowler Edwards ('64) of VA.
In it was a Beacon from May of 1961, which contained spotlights on both
Mr. James Loving and
Coach Jack Powers -
coincidentally two of my all-time favorite teachers. In it I learned that
both of these esteemed men had served in the United States
Navy.
I was aware
that Coach Jack Powers was an officer in the US Navy.
He was a commander, if I am not mistaken.
His children and my children attended the same kindergarten classes,
so we used to get together and talk military at PTA meetings.
I always admired him for his self-discipline.
The man sure hated John
C. Calhoun and made no secret of it. He was my history teacher and a good
one.
He also coached the J. V. Football team along with
Coach "Pistol
Pete" Robinson and I can still remember him
on the sleds demanding more and more from the players as we got into shape to
play football.
- Joe Madagan
('57) of FL - 10/26/04
Ohhhh, thanks so much, Joe!
THAT just brought back a sharp memory!
My mother was descended from five different branches of the Caldwell family of
VA and SC
of which Sen. John
Caldwell Calhoun's mother was a member.
As a result, Calhoun was my first cousin, five times removed, several times
over.
When Coach Powers started sounding off on Calhoun - which was frequent - I would
remind him of this.
It made him totally ballistic! It was absolutely delicious! I loved that man;
he was one of the best teachers I ever had.
Thanks for the memory, Joe!
- Carol Buckley Harty ('65) of NC - 10/26/04
Hi, Carol:
Your remembering that "Captain Jack" could be explosive at time in the classroom
brings to mind his demonstration of anger in our U.S. History class.
Edna Earle Martin Clemence ('57) of GA could get his temper to explode better
than anyone in the class when she would challenge his conclusions in class.
His words were always prefaced by "Edna Earle..." and he would proceed to kick
the trash can
across the room, sending it bouncing until it struck the wall and bounced some
more.
He would have everyone's attention then, and set the record straight.
- Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 10/26/04
No doubt about it, Joe, the man had a way of commanding attention! Giggles!
Thanks again!
I just took a shortcut and pulled this conversation straight as it now appears on Coach Powers' page:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/faculty.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teachers.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teach-Powers.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/famous-sailors.html
Thanks for bringing that Beacon, Alice, and thanks for the great memory, Joe!
I still have a great deal more to add to the
Famous Military pages - almost exclusively thanks to Joe Madagan. I'll get
there yet!
From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 10/26/04:
Dear Carol,
So glad you could join us for the weekend. It was fun helping you fix your
outfit!!! I think the '64 Reunion was just wonderful
and I would personally like to thank each member of the committee and tell them
what a fine job they did. I loved it all: the
slide show, the memorabilia table (thank you, Fred Mays ('60) of VA!),
the wonderful music, the beautiful cake, seeing
Mr. Wilson and getting band candy, the fun
lunch bag with mug, note pad and the beautiful drawing of our dear school on the
magnet, seeing Coach Mitchell and
hearing from the guys on the basketball team, (there were no dry eyes in the
place when
Wayne Taylor ('55 of FL) finished and
handed over the ball and net to Coach Mitchell), hearing from
Mr. Etheridge and
our former teachers and sponsors, the delicious food, but most of all just
connecting again with our dear friends. The older I get
the more special my friends and loved ones become. I really felt that I got to
know several people a lot better, they were already
my friends but now they have shared their lives with me and I have a deep and
heartfelt closeness with them. As for the
Newsletters, I cannot wait for each one
and I CANNOT IMAGINE anyone complaining! WHAT ARE THEY THINKIN' ?
OH WELL...you cannot please everybody.
Love, Jean
Thanks, Jean! You echoed my sentiments exactly!
And thanks once
more for helping me finish my clothes for Saturday night! It is just
SOOOO tacky to show up at a Reunion half
naked after all those years because you were so excited you left half your
clothes by your bed instead of in your suitcase where you
thought they had safely landed..... So thanks for saving me from a true
reenactment of one the Classic Nightmares of Life! GIGGLES!
I'm glad you enjoy the Newsletters!
From Pam Smith Arnold ('65) of VA - 10/26/04
Carol,
Please don't let anyone give you any grief. You are doing an amazing job. It was
great seeing you and Paul (what
an amazingly sweet, tolerant guy) and I hope Typhoon (the Phish) made it home
safely.
Love, Pam
Oh, it's no grief to me, Pam! I aim to please. Thanks for your concern!
From Ron Miller ('59) of NC - 10/26/04:
Super! Thanks so much, Ron; we'll be looking forward to hearing from him.
From Pam Smith Arnold ('65) of VA - 10/27/04:
I left the party early on Saturday - which I hated to do
as I really wanted to see a lot of people I did not get to see
or talk to for very long. But--I went to see my daughter, Captain Laura McManus,
Army, run as a part of the Army
10-Miler team from Ft. Bragg. We drove to D.C. - Dave is a gem to accommodate my
craziness.
BUT--not only did Laura's team win for the women, but
she was outstanding on her own! She finished in the top
4.6% of all men and women and in the top 1% of all women. There were 13,071
people who finished the race. She
ran 10 miles in 1 hour and 6/7 minutes--6.6/6.7 minutes per mile. I am in awe
and so proud.
Oh - and she has been to Afghanistan, I am proud to say.
My son is also in ROTC on scholarship at Illinois State
University. I am so proud that my children are a part of keeping this wonderful
country safe for all the rest of of us
to enjoy. I can't think of a more wonderful thing for anyone to say they have
done or are doing.
Pam
WOWZERS!!! I am totally impressed! That is just fabulous! Please extend my congratulations to both Laura and Peter. Thanks
From Steve Klein ('64) of MS - 10/27/04:
Thanks so
much, Steve! I'll have to say that seeing you again was one of my biggest
delights at the reunion. I was so struck by your gentleness and humility.
In a man of your tremendous accomplishments, that was very impressive indeed.
Thanks again for your
example!
From Dale Mueller ('64) of VA - 10/27/04:
Thanks, Dale!
I felt so honored to be included in any way in that fabulous reunion, that if I
accomplished nothing else in my life,
I would be forever grateful for that. If anything I did was a help to the
committee, I'm thankful for that as well.
Thank you for your great images, too! They're lovely!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-23-04-PM-RDM.html
Carol,
Thanks so much, Sherry! I appreciate that! And aren't those pictures FUN?!?
From Wayne Stokes ('65) of VA - 10/28/04:
Thanks so much, Wayne, for your support – and for your friendship – and for everything else…..
From Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 10/28/04:
I can't imagine ANYONE saying that their email box gets too full to get your
emails/letters/messages etc.....we LOVE hearing
from you......so DON'T ever hesitate to send stuff to us!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Janice! These last four years with all of y'all have been such fun for me!
As you've noticed, I'm still running tremendously far behind, but I'll get there soon! Thanks for your patience!
Y'all take care of each other.
Love to all, Carol
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The Windmills of Your Mind
(Noel Harrison)
Round like a circle in a spiral
Like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning
On an ever-spinning reel
Like a snowball down a mountain
Or a carnival balloon
Like a carousel that's turning
Running rings around the moon
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping
Past the minutes on its face
And the world is like an apple
Spinning silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Like a tunnel that you follow
To a tunnel of its own
Down a hollow to a cavern
Where the sun has never shone
Like a door that keeps revolving
In a half-forgotten dream
Like the ripples from a pebble
Someone tosses in a stream
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping
Past the minutes on its face
And the world is like an apple
Spinning silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Keys that jingle in your pocket
Words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly?
Was it something that I said?
Lovers walk along a shore
And leave their footprints in the sand
Was the sound of distant drumming
Just the fingers of your hand?
Pictures hanging in a hallway
Or the fragment of a song
Half-remembered names and faces
But to whom do they belong?
When you knew that it was over
Were you suddenly aware
That the autumn leaves were turning
To the colour of her hair?
Like a circle in a spiral
Like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning
On an ever-spinning reel
As the images unwind
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
"Windmills of Your Mind" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.morleysoft.freeserve.co.uk/midi/songpt.html - 10/17/04
Windmill clip art courtesy of http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ag477/Profile.html - 10/17/04
