Often when one is reared as an only child, he goes through life longing for a brother or a sister. Then maybe, if he's lucky, he'll find another 'only child' with the same search.
I met Buddy Cox in the seventh grade at Hardy Jr. High and we bonded as the brothers, neither of us ever had. We remained close throughout the three years at City.
After high school our paths parted into different directions.
When he died, all too soon, I was hundreds of miles away and I've regretted I wasn't near him when he needed me the most.
I remember thousands of good times we shared at City in the choir, swing band, Stunt Night, musical shows with the Dynatones, Marty, Brian, Bob, Buddy, and me. The only tone that's silent is his.
We shared the stage in "The Pajama Game" as we shared life off-stage. He was fun, talented, scholarly, warm, loving, and kind. He was my friend, my Buddy. I stop and smile whenever I think of him. ---Ritch Christopher (then, Butch Snyder)
E-mail your deceased classmate tributes to chs59rs@yahoo.com
View other tributes at www.chs59ers.com
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Wes Phillips' e-mail
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:00:41 -0500
From: Carolyn Presswood, cpresswood@bellsouth.net
I went to vote yesterday and Wes Phillips was behind the counter at the voting comm. He has recently retired and this is what he is doing which I thought was great.
His new e-mail address is:
PWesleyJr@bellsouth.net
From: Carolyn Presswood, cpresswood@bellsouth.net
I went to vote yesterday and Wes Phillips was behind the counter at the voting comm. He has recently retired and this is what he is doing which I thought was great.
His new e-mail address is:
PWesleyJr@bellsouth.net
Monday, January 28, 2008
Carolyn Presswood: e-mail list is a work in progress
Carolyn Presswood has left a new comment on the post "Ritch Christopher wants to know!":
Ritch,
Do check the e-mail list periodically. We are making updates practically daily and trying to keep it current.
Carolyn
Ritch,
Do check the e-mail list periodically. We are making updates practically daily and trying to keep it current.
Carolyn
Ritch Christopher wants to know!
ritchchristopher@comcast.net wrote:
Dru,
Thanks so much for sending me access to the mailing list. I have a question. I noticed that a lot of the alums had addresses with no email address and one name I saw that was missing was Bob Rodric.
He's my cousin and was in our class and I haven't heard from him or have heard of his whereabouts since graduation. He's not on the deceased list...it's as though he disappeared from the globe. Have you heard anything from or about him?
Also, as long as I'm writing...on the 59ers site, I've tried half a dozen times to post a memoriam for my best friend, Buddy Cox and everytime I write the tribute and try to post it, I get a message, 'you are not allowed to post on this page'. So any idea what I can do?
From chs59rs@yahoo.com
Sorry, Ritch. I'll check out the memoriam page problem. Anyone should have access on the memoriam page. Meantime, send me your memory of Buddy Cox by e-mail and I'll post it right away: chs59rs@yahoo.com
We only blocked access to the Blog not the web site. Richard Morriss and Lloyd Stanley (a CEO and an attorney so they know) advised us open access to a page with e-mail addresses might invite spammers.
I don't know anything about the missing e-mails or person. I do think it means those people either did not send us their e-mail addresses or they don't have e-mail addresses.
People not listed probably haven't been found. Maybe you could track Bob Bodric's last known address so we'll know where to look.
Ritch, you are the best correspondent to CHS59ers. We all appreciate you.
---Dru
Dru,
Thanks so much for sending me access to the mailing list. I have a question. I noticed that a lot of the alums had addresses with no email address and one name I saw that was missing was Bob Rodric.
He's my cousin and was in our class and I haven't heard from him or have heard of his whereabouts since graduation. He's not on the deceased list...it's as though he disappeared from the globe. Have you heard anything from or about him?
Also, as long as I'm writing...on the 59ers site, I've tried half a dozen times to post a memoriam for my best friend, Buddy Cox and everytime I write the tribute and try to post it, I get a message, 'you are not allowed to post on this page'. So any idea what I can do?
From chs59rs@yahoo.com
Sorry, Ritch. I'll check out the memoriam page problem. Anyone should have access on the memoriam page. Meantime, send me your memory of Buddy Cox by e-mail and I'll post it right away: chs59rs@yahoo.com
We only blocked access to the Blog not the web site. Richard Morriss and Lloyd Stanley (a CEO and an attorney so they know) advised us open access to a page with e-mail addresses might invite spammers.
I don't know anything about the missing e-mails or person. I do think it means those people either did not send us their e-mail addresses or they don't have e-mail addresses.
People not listed probably haven't been found. Maybe you could track Bob Bodric's last known address so we'll know where to look.
Ritch, you are the best correspondent to CHS59ers. We all appreciate you.
---Dru
Sunday, January 27, 2008
reunion planning meeting
Reminder of our next reunion planning meeting at Vicki's Art Studio on Sat, Feb 9th at 5:00.
Everyone in the CHS class of '59 is invited!
Directions on website.
Carolyn
Everyone in the CHS class of '59 is invited!
Directions on website.
Carolyn
Anne Johnson: "Remember the '50s?"
From: anne-johnson@comcast.net
Subject: FW: The 50's Movie
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:34:24 +0000
Here's a cute video that reviews memories of the fifties. Just sit back it runs itself. Turn on the sound. Enjoy.
Click here: Take Me Back To The Fifties
Subject: FW: The 50's Movie
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:34:24 +0000
Here's a cute video that reviews memories of the fifties. Just sit back it runs itself. Turn on the sound. Enjoy.
Click here: Take Me Back To The Fifties
Friday, January 25, 2008
HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS
From:Linda Rogers Chambers
email: linda_chambers@comcast.net
Subject: Fw: Highschool class reunion
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:25:58 +0000
HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS
Every five years,
As summertime nears,
An announcement arrives in the mail,
"A reunion is planned;
It'll be really grand;
Make plans to attend without fail."
I'll never forget
The first time we met;
We tried so hard to impress.
We drove fancy cars,
Smoked big cigars,
And wore our most elegant dress.
It was quite an affair;
The whole class was there.
It was held at a fancy hotel.
We wined and we dined
And we acted refined,
And everyone thought it was swell.
The men all conversed
About who had been first
To achieve great fortune and fame.
Meanwhile, their spouses
Described their fine houses
And how beautiful their children became.
The homecoming queen,
Who once had been lean,
Now weighed in at one-ninety-six.
The jocks who were there
Had all lost their hair,
And the cheerleaders could no more do kicks.
No one had heard
About the class nerd
Who'd guided a spacecraft to the moon;
Or poor little Jane,
Who had always been plain;
She married a shipping tycoon.
The boy we'd decreed
"Most apt to succeed"
Was serving ten years in the pen,
While the one voted "least"
Now was a pries ---
Shows you can be wrong now and then.
They awarded a prize
To one of the guys
Who seemed to have aged the least.
Another was given
To the grad who had driven
The farthest to attend the feast.
They took a class picture,
A curious mixture
Of beehives, crew cuts and wide ties.
Tall, short or skinny,
The style was the mini;
You never saw so many thighs.
At our next get-together,
No one cared whether
They impressed their classmates or not.
The mood was informal,
A whole lot more normal;
By this time we'd all gone to pot.
It was held out-of-doors,
Upon the lake shores;
We ate hamburgers, coleslaw and beans.
Then most of us laid
Around in the shade,
In our comfortable T-shirts and jeans.
By the fortieth year,
'T was abundantly clear,
We were definitely over the hill.
Those who weren't dead
Had to crawl out of bed,
And be home in time for their pill.
And now I can't wait;
They have just set the date;
Our fiftieth is coming, I'm told.
It should be a ball,
They've rented a hall
At the Shady Rest Home for the old.
Repairs have been made
On my hearing aid;
My pacemaker's been turned up on high.
My wheelchair is oiled,
My teeth have been boiled;
And I've bought a new wig and glass eye.
I'm feeling quite hearty,
I'm ready to party;
I'll dance 'til the dawn's early light.
It'll be lots of fun;
I just hope there's one
Other person who gets there that night!
email: linda_chambers@comcast.net
Subject: Fw: Highschool class reunion
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:25:58 +0000
HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS
Every five years,
As summertime nears,
An announcement arrives in the mail,
"A reunion is planned;
It'll be really grand;
Make plans to attend without fail."
I'll never forget
The first time we met;
We tried so hard to impress.
We drove fancy cars,
Smoked big cigars,
And wore our most elegant dress.
It was quite an affair;
The whole class was there.
It was held at a fancy hotel.
We wined and we dined
And we acted refined,
And everyone thought it was swell.
The men all conversed
About who had been first
To achieve great fortune and fame.
Meanwhile, their spouses
Described their fine houses
And how beautiful their children became.
The homecoming queen,
Who once had been lean,
Now weighed in at one-ninety-six.
The jocks who were there
Had all lost their hair,
And the cheerleaders could no more do kicks.
No one had heard
About the class nerd
Who'd guided a spacecraft to the moon;
Or poor little Jane,
Who had always been plain;
She married a shipping tycoon.
The boy we'd decreed
"Most apt to succeed"
Was serving ten years in the pen,
While the one voted "least"
Now was a pries ---
Shows you can be wrong now and then.
They awarded a prize
To one of the guys
Who seemed to have aged the least.
Another was given
To the grad who had driven
The farthest to attend the feast.
They took a class picture,
A curious mixture
Of beehives, crew cuts and wide ties.
Tall, short or skinny,
The style was the mini;
You never saw so many thighs.
At our next get-together,
No one cared whether
They impressed their classmates or not.
The mood was informal,
A whole lot more normal;
By this time we'd all gone to pot.
It was held out-of-doors,
Upon the lake shores;
We ate hamburgers, coleslaw and beans.
Then most of us laid
Around in the shade,
In our comfortable T-shirts and jeans.
By the fortieth year,
'T was abundantly clear,
We were definitely over the hill.
Those who weren't dead
Had to crawl out of bed,
And be home in time for their pill.
And now I can't wait;
They have just set the date;
Our fiftieth is coming, I'm told.
It should be a ball,
They've rented a hall
At the Shady Rest Home for the old.
Repairs have been made
On my hearing aid;
My pacemaker's been turned up on high.
My wheelchair is oiled,
My teeth have been boiled;
And I've bought a new wig and glass eye.
I'm feeling quite hearty,
I'm ready to party;
I'll dance 'til the dawn's early light.
It'll be lots of fun;
I just hope there's one
Other person who gets there that night!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Paul Robere: Our man in Bangkok
From: Paul Robere
To: Carolyn Presswood ; Sharon Barker Tunnell
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 9:31 PM
Subject: Attendance reply
Sharon, Carolyn..
I received your letter regarding attendance next year. This is to confirm that I will be coming (of course) and I may be bringing my wife....although she normally thinks that all Americans are slightly crazy (especially after watching some of the political debates)
Hope all goes well there in the US. We're doing OK here in Thailand. We've just returned to a democratic system after a year of military rule...but you wouldn't know it by walking in the shopping malls.
Let me know if there is anything that I can help with..
Regards,
Paul
--
"Creating Lasting Quality Partnerships in Thailand since 1991"
Visit us at: http://www.robere.com/
To: Carolyn Presswood ; Sharon Barker Tunnell
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 9:31 PM
Subject: Attendance reply
Sharon, Carolyn..
I received your letter regarding attendance next year. This is to confirm that I will be coming (of course) and I may be bringing my wife....although she normally thinks that all Americans are slightly crazy (especially after watching some of the political debates)
Hope all goes well there in the US. We're doing OK here in Thailand. We've just returned to a democratic system after a year of military rule...but you wouldn't know it by walking in the shopping malls.
Let me know if there is anything that I can help with..
Regards,
Paul
--
"Creating Lasting Quality Partnerships in Thailand since 1991"
Visit us at: http://www.robere.com/
Count Tommy Wilson in for the 50th
From: Tom Wilson
To: Carolyn Presswood
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 3:00 PM
Subject: RSVP
Carolyn, I hope to be at the 50th reunion, but I have no commitment from my wife. I'm impressed that our class is so on the ball. My brother John was a bit jealous and is trying to pull things together for the class of '58. Tom(my) Wilson
To: Carolyn Presswood
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 3:00 PM
Subject: RSVP
Carolyn, I hope to be at the 50th reunion, but I have no commitment from my wife. I'm impressed that our class is so on the ball. My brother John was a bit jealous and is trying to pull things together for the class of '58. Tom(my) Wilson
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Reunion Planning Meeting Feb. 9
Reminder:
Our next reunion planning meeting and social will be Sat, Feb 9th at Vicki's art studio.
We will have business at 5:00 and socialize, eat/drink about an hr later.
Please bring a snack/appetizer and drink with you and we will put it all together and share.
We on the committee, hope that all our classmates get the word that all are invited and encouraged to partcipate in planning our 50th reunion for May, 2009.
We will need all kinds of help and appreciate any. We also welcome suggestions and ideas to make it special and fun for everyone. To me, that is the whole point of getting together, that we enjoy being with our friends and sharing memories and looking forward to more!
We will need to know how many are coming, so please respond by e-mail to this address or call Anne Johnson at 706-820-4462.
PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON WITH YOU AND HOW YOU CAN HELP WITH THE REUNION. THE CHAIRPERSON OF A COMMITTEE WILL CONTACT YOU and your message will appear on the blog on the web site: chs59ers.com
FOR THE REUNION COMMITTE, thanks,
Carolyn (Thomas)Presswood
p.s. Directions to Vicki's are on the website: http://www.chs59ers.com/
Our next reunion planning meeting and social will be Sat, Feb 9th at Vicki's art studio.
We will have business at 5:00 and socialize, eat/drink about an hr later.
Please bring a snack/appetizer and drink with you and we will put it all together and share.
We on the committee, hope that all our classmates get the word that all are invited and encouraged to partcipate in planning our 50th reunion for May, 2009.
We will need all kinds of help and appreciate any. We also welcome suggestions and ideas to make it special and fun for everyone. To me, that is the whole point of getting together, that we enjoy being with our friends and sharing memories and looking forward to more!
We will need to know how many are coming, so please respond by e-mail to this address or call Anne Johnson at 706-820-4462.
PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON WITH YOU AND HOW YOU CAN HELP WITH THE REUNION. THE CHAIRPERSON OF A COMMITTEE WILL CONTACT YOU and your message will appear on the blog on the web site: chs59ers.com
FOR THE REUNION COMMITTE, thanks,
Carolyn (Thomas)Presswood
p.s. Directions to Vicki's are on the website: http://www.chs59ers.com/
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Zane Goggins: Time goes by quickly
Subject:FW: Re: Good Morning, Anne
Date:Thu, 10 Jan 2008
I went to Highland Park Elementary. Since we lived on McCallie Ave, it was an easy walk to Dickinson, City High and then Univ. Of Chatta, where I went two years full time.
After getting married in 1961, we moved to Georgia & have been there ever since. For the past 15 years or so, we have lived just outside Ft. Ogelthorpe even though we have a Ringgold mailing address.
I have been retired for three years after a career primarily in manufacturing accounting & mgmt.
We have two children and two wonderful grandchildren (girls 10 & 12), who live about five minutes away.
Time surely goes by quickly.
Good to hear from you.--Zane
Date:Thu, 10 Jan 2008
I went to Highland Park Elementary. Since we lived on McCallie Ave, it was an easy walk to Dickinson, City High and then Univ. Of Chatta, where I went two years full time.
After getting married in 1961, we moved to Georgia & have been there ever since. For the past 15 years or so, we have lived just outside Ft. Ogelthorpe even though we have a Ringgold mailing address.
I have been retired for three years after a career primarily in manufacturing accounting & mgmt.
We have two children and two wonderful grandchildren (girls 10 & 12), who live about five minutes away.
Time surely goes by quickly.
Good to hear from you.--Zane
Jim Hilton: News of Friends
Subject: FW: from Oak Ridge
Date:Thu, 10 Jan 2008
Anne-
I don't remember whether or not I e mailed you but just got back from a visit with our old class mate, Richard King, who is a professor of American Studies at Nottingham University in England.
He is doing fine and sends his regards. I told him about the 50th reunion and he said, uuuuuum, what ever that means. He won't be there on this coming Sat, nor will I, as I am going to Atlanta to celebrate our son's 40th birthday party.
We were in Chattanooga last week end where we got together of Sat nite with George and Sharon Derryberry and Lew and Anne Tyre Waddey.
All had a few gimlets and a very good time. Hope all goes well on Sat.
Jim Hilton
Date:Thu, 10 Jan 2008
Anne-
I don't remember whether or not I e mailed you but just got back from a visit with our old class mate, Richard King, who is a professor of American Studies at Nottingham University in England.
He is doing fine and sends his regards. I told him about the 50th reunion and he said, uuuuuum, what ever that means. He won't be there on this coming Sat, nor will I, as I am going to Atlanta to celebrate our son's 40th birthday party.
We were in Chattanooga last week end where we got together of Sat nite with George and Sharon Derryberry and Lew and Anne Tyre Waddey.
All had a few gimlets and a very good time. Hope all goes well on Sat.
Jim Hilton
Jon Locke: Poem for 50th
FW: CHS'59 reunion. Poetry Party!
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:08:33
I have the honor of being assigned to write a poem for our 50th anniversary. I have been thinking about what I should say. 50 years is a long time. My mind cannot grasp it all. Besides, I have no idea how most of you have spent it.
So tonight I thought of having YOU help me write the poem. I remember once having poetry parties at my home. Several of us would sit around a table and think of a topic. then each of us would write a line or two without seeing anyone else's. Then we would go around the table and read our new poem. It was interesting and fun. (And sometimes enlightening!)
So why don't you take your time and send me a few lines about your most fun or significant time during the last 48 years. It doesn't have to rhyme. Or even make sense. Leave the rest to me.
And if you don't mind, include a few lines letting me know how you have been doing lately. Seeing all the familiar names on the list of 1959 graduates really makes me wonder.
In love and gratitude, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Jon Locke jon1111@comcast.net
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:08:33
I have the honor of being assigned to write a poem for our 50th anniversary. I have been thinking about what I should say. 50 years is a long time. My mind cannot grasp it all. Besides, I have no idea how most of you have spent it.
So tonight I thought of having YOU help me write the poem. I remember once having poetry parties at my home. Several of us would sit around a table and think of a topic. then each of us would write a line or two without seeing anyone else's. Then we would go around the table and read our new poem. It was interesting and fun. (And sometimes enlightening!)
So why don't you take your time and send me a few lines about your most fun or significant time during the last 48 years. It doesn't have to rhyme. Or even make sense. Leave the rest to me.
And if you don't mind, include a few lines letting me know how you have been doing lately. Seeing all the familiar names on the list of 1959 graduates really makes me wonder.
In love and gratitude, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Jon Locke jon1111@comcast.net
Dan Anderson: "Dan is doing OK," Carolyn
-----Original Message-----
From: anne-johnson@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 3:05 PM
To: Carolyn Anderson
Subject: How is it going?
Carolyn and Dan, So many people have asked about you two, I thought it would be good to get an update from you about how things are going. Dan is loved and want to hear news from your corner of the world. Zane Goggin was one of the persons asking-- Let us hear a little news.
Fondly,
Anne Johnson
From: anne-johnson@comcast.net
To: Carolyn Presswood
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:55 PM
Subject: FW: RE: How is it going?
Many on the reunion committee have asked, "How is Dan Anderson?" so I e-mailed Carolyn (Anderson) and this is what she said:
"I'm so sorry I've been BAD about not keeping everyone up but I've been so busy trying to find a home for my Mother. My brother and I finally placed her at the Life Care Center in Red Bank in November.
Anyhow, Dan is doing okay. He had cataract surgery on his right eye two days after Christmas and is seeing better than the doctors thought he would. He is SO proud of himself. He still won't be able to read books, etc. but he's so proud to be able to see much better than he did. Dan continues to have good days and bad which I guess is normal for those with Dementia.
I still have a sitter for him while I'm at work but he's always anxious for me to get home and be with him. I guess this is just one of those diseases where you appreciate the good times! I'm hoping maybe he'll feel like coming to the next reunion committee meeting in February. We'll see.
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that 2008 will be a wonderful new year for all. Carolyn Anderson.
-----Original Message-----
From: anne-johnson@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 3:05 PM
To: Carolyn Anderson
Subject: How is it going? Carolyn and Dan, So many people have asked about you two, I thought it would be good to get an update from you about how things are going. Dan is loved and want to hear news from your corner of the world. Zane Goggin was one of the persons asking-- Let us hear a little news. Fondly, Anne Johnson
From: anne-johnson@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 3:05 PM
To: Carolyn Anderson
Subject: How is it going?
Carolyn and Dan, So many people have asked about you two, I thought it would be good to get an update from you about how things are going. Dan is loved and want to hear news from your corner of the world. Zane Goggin was one of the persons asking-- Let us hear a little news.
Fondly,
Anne Johnson
From: anne-johnson@comcast.net
To: Carolyn Presswood
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:55 PM
Subject: FW: RE: How is it going?
Many on the reunion committee have asked, "How is Dan Anderson?" so I e-mailed Carolyn (Anderson) and this is what she said:
"I'm so sorry I've been BAD about not keeping everyone up but I've been so busy trying to find a home for my Mother. My brother and I finally placed her at the Life Care Center in Red Bank in November.
Anyhow, Dan is doing okay. He had cataract surgery on his right eye two days after Christmas and is seeing better than the doctors thought he would. He is SO proud of himself. He still won't be able to read books, etc. but he's so proud to be able to see much better than he did. Dan continues to have good days and bad which I guess is normal for those with Dementia.
I still have a sitter for him while I'm at work but he's always anxious for me to get home and be with him. I guess this is just one of those diseases where you appreciate the good times! I'm hoping maybe he'll feel like coming to the next reunion committee meeting in February. We'll see.
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that 2008 will be a wonderful new year for all. Carolyn Anderson.
-----Original Message-----
From: anne-johnson@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 3:05 PM
To: Carolyn Anderson
Subject: How is it going? Carolyn and Dan, So many people have asked about you two, I thought it would be good to get an update from you about how things are going. Dan is loved and want to hear news from your corner of the world. Zane Goggin was one of the persons asking-- Let us hear a little news. Fondly, Anne Johnson
Dorothy Eldridge: Yes to reunion invite
From: dorothy jacobs
To: Carolyn Presswood
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: reunion planning for CHS '59
Hi Carolyn;
Happy New Year! I received the CHS Reunion notice from Sharon. I am responding to you. YES, DON AND I WILL BE THERE. God willing and we are still alive and kicking.
It sounds like a wonderful weekend. I wish I was closer and could be in on the planning. Keep up the good work and keep in touch.
Fondly;
Dotty Eldridge Jacobs
To: Carolyn Presswood
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: reunion planning for CHS '59
Hi Carolyn;
Happy New Year! I received the CHS Reunion notice from Sharon. I am responding to you. YES, DON AND I WILL BE THERE. God willing and we are still alive and kicking.
It sounds like a wonderful weekend. I wish I was closer and could be in on the planning. Keep up the good work and keep in touch.
Fondly;
Dotty Eldridge Jacobs
Nathan Pearlman: That's entertainment!
Subject: 59 reunion "entertainment"
Date:Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:58:48 -0500
Good a.m. everyone I know that our 50th reunion weekend is going to be great just getting to see everyone, but I thought I would try to "line" up the "entertainment" for the weekend. Suzie and I are going to co-MC the weekend, and we are aware that a number of you have mentioned the possibility of having a part of the entertainment or some other part.
It will be very helpful if anyone wanting to do, say, act, or anything "else" to let the committee know what you will want to do and approximately how much time you so desire, also if any one of you might need a "pole" for a "prop".
Our next meeting is on 2/9/08, so if you can email me your "thoughts", I will present them to the committee for scheduling. If any of you know of anyone wanting to "entertain" us over the weekend, please ask them to email either myself or Suzie[she's much, much smarter than I and without a doubt, a hellava lot better on the eyes].
What a great weekend we are going to have.
Nathan Pearlman
npearlman@tampabay.rr.com
Suzie Turner Crouch
crouchst@yahoo.com
Date:Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:58:48 -0500
Good a.m. everyone I know that our 50th reunion weekend is going to be great just getting to see everyone, but I thought I would try to "line" up the "entertainment" for the weekend. Suzie and I are going to co-MC the weekend, and we are aware that a number of you have mentioned the possibility of having a part of the entertainment or some other part.
It will be very helpful if anyone wanting to do, say, act, or anything "else" to let the committee know what you will want to do and approximately how much time you so desire, also if any one of you might need a "pole" for a "prop".
Our next meeting is on 2/9/08, so if you can email me your "thoughts", I will present them to the committee for scheduling. If any of you know of anyone wanting to "entertain" us over the weekend, please ask them to email either myself or Suzie[she's much, much smarter than I and without a doubt, a hellava lot better on the eyes].
What a great weekend we are going to have.
Nathan Pearlman
npearlman@tampabay.rr.com
Suzie Turner Crouch
crouchst@yahoo.com
Kent Shalibo: Go 'Dores
From: KSHALIBO@aol.com To: cpresswood@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 5:26 PM
Subject: John Hayes's Father
Hi Carolyn (Presswood),
You've got a more up-to-date e-mail listing than I do. Would you let all our classmates know John Hayes's father passed away Sunday?
The funeral is Wednesday at the Chattanooga Funeral Home on Highway 153 in Hixson at 11:30 AM. He will be buried at the Military Cemetery in Chattanooga. His name was John Ed Hayes.
I know John would like hearing from everyone. John's address: 7925 Saddle Ridge Dr Atlanta, Ga 30359 e-mail jeh17@comcast.net
Kent KENT L. SHALIBO PRESIDENT KLS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.
TEL: 706-886-9440 FAX: 706-886-4602 E-MAIL: kshalibo@aol.com
Happy New Year and I hope you got everything you wanted for Christmas. I'm Co-Chair of my Vanderbilt Class Reunion next year. We have a Reunion Leadership Conference that begins on Friday, February 8th, at 6 PM. I've got to be there since this Reunion is next year.
I did get the signed contract back from the Chattanooga Riverboat Company for the cruise on Friday night on the Southern Belle. No money is needed until next year. I'll take care of the deposit. I will also send some money to Susie as I said I would.
I know my presence at the meeting on February 8th is not necessary with the group we have preparing for the auspicious event in 2009.
If there is anything I need to do in the meantime, please let me know.
Kent
KENT L. SHALIBO,PRESIDENT
KLS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.
TEL: 706-886-9440 FAX: 706-886-4602 E-MAIL: kshalibo@aol.com
Subject: John Hayes's Father
Hi Carolyn (Presswood),
You've got a more up-to-date e-mail listing than I do. Would you let all our classmates know John Hayes's father passed away Sunday?
The funeral is Wednesday at the Chattanooga Funeral Home on Highway 153 in Hixson at 11:30 AM. He will be buried at the Military Cemetery in Chattanooga. His name was John Ed Hayes.
I know John would like hearing from everyone. John's address: 7925 Saddle Ridge Dr Atlanta, Ga 30359 e-mail jeh17@comcast.net
Kent KENT L. SHALIBO PRESIDENT KLS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.
TEL: 706-886-9440 FAX: 706-886-4602 E-MAIL: kshalibo@aol.com
Happy New Year and I hope you got everything you wanted for Christmas. I'm Co-Chair of my Vanderbilt Class Reunion next year. We have a Reunion Leadership Conference that begins on Friday, February 8th, at 6 PM. I've got to be there since this Reunion is next year.
I did get the signed contract back from the Chattanooga Riverboat Company for the cruise on Friday night on the Southern Belle. No money is needed until next year. I'll take care of the deposit. I will also send some money to Susie as I said I would.
I know my presence at the meeting on February 8th is not necessary with the group we have preparing for the auspicious event in 2009.
If there is anything I need to do in the meantime, please let me know.
Kent
KENT L. SHALIBO,PRESIDENT
KLS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.
TEL: 706-886-9440 FAX: 706-886-4602 E-MAIL: kshalibo@aol.com
Reunion Invitation Responses
From: Sharon Tunnell sharon_tunnell@hotmail.com
To: Carolyn Presswood, Anne Johnson anne-johnson@comcast.net
Subject: REUNION INTEREST INQUIRY: Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:23:18
This is what I have so far:
regrets: Diane Kaplan Cody
The following are "YES! I'm COMING!"
Helen Bellamy Gross (2) grossbh@aol.com
Jim (Robey) Brown 2
Margaret Llewellan Crosby 2
George Derryberry 2
Alvin Fox 2
Zane Goggin 2
Neal Grove, 1
Jon Locke 1
Linda Rhoden McKinney 2
Rick Mitchell 2
Richard Morris 2
Eric Reece 1-2
Delmar Lee Reynolds 2 confederatesub@yahoo.com
Gerald Sear 2
Dorothy Hyden Smith 2
Gaynell Hixson Smith, 2
James and Judy Steinman 2
Lew and Ann Waddey, 2
David Wilbanks 1
Nancy Wright Courtney 2
Pat Young 2
The following are "I likely will come...." Dan Anderson 2 Martha Livesay Crosby 2 Don Davis 2 Bethsy Bender Groh 2 Jacqui Keaton Love 2 Louella Cherry Spencer 2
The following were "returned to sender" add to 'Lost Classmate" list: Chris Everhart Richard Kenneth Fox Janet McBirney Grainger Martha Hassler Hammond Karen Swafforf Iverson Lawrence Levan Ken Light Rudy Nowlin and Catherine Norteman Nowlin Barbara Dalton Warner (I am alerting my super sleuth locators to help me locate new addresses for these people).
To: Carolyn Presswood, Anne Johnson anne-johnson@comcast.net
Subject: REUNION INTEREST INQUIRY: Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:23:18
This is what I have so far:
regrets: Diane Kaplan Cody
The following are "YES! I'm COMING!"
Helen Bellamy Gross (2) grossbh@aol.com
Jim (Robey) Brown 2
Margaret Llewellan Crosby 2
George Derryberry 2
Alvin Fox 2
Zane Goggin 2
Neal Grove, 1
Jon Locke 1
Linda Rhoden McKinney 2
Rick Mitchell 2
Richard Morris 2
Eric Reece 1-2
Delmar Lee Reynolds 2 confederatesub@yahoo.com
Gerald Sear 2
Dorothy Hyden Smith 2
Gaynell Hixson Smith, 2
James and Judy Steinman 2
Lew and Ann Waddey, 2
David Wilbanks 1
Nancy Wright Courtney 2
Pat Young 2
The following are "I likely will come...." Dan Anderson 2 Martha Livesay Crosby 2 Don Davis 2 Bethsy Bender Groh 2 Jacqui Keaton Love 2 Louella Cherry Spencer 2
The following were "returned to sender" add to 'Lost Classmate" list: Chris Everhart Richard Kenneth Fox Janet McBirney Grainger Martha Hassler Hammond Karen Swafforf Iverson Lawrence Levan Ken Light Rudy Nowlin and Catherine Norteman Nowlin Barbara Dalton Warner (I am alerting my super sleuth locators to help me locate new addresses for these people).
Judy Schild: Two for the Reunion
From: mailto:JStein8315@aol.com
To: mailto:cpresswood@bellsouth.net
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 1:45 PM
Subject: 50th Reunion
Hi Carolyn,
We hope you had a very Merry Christmas, and that 2008 will be a fantastic year for you and your family.
James and I are choosing to respond to the reunion letter by e-mail rather than regular mail.
First of all, I need to have a spelling correction on my maiden name. Judith(Judy) Schild Steinmann (My name, Schild, is misspelled on the address sticker from Sharon. Would you check to see that it is spelled correctly on all the lists. I do remember that we had another person with a similar name, and I believe it was spelled Shield, but mine is Schild. Thank you for doing that.
Now for the information. James Steinmann and Judith (Judy) Schild Steinmann are coming. Two in our party AND, even though you have our e-mail address, this will probably make it easier for you. It is: jstein8315@aol.com
We appreciate the hard work of the committee. Thank you very much.
Have a great day.
Judy
To: mailto:cpresswood@bellsouth.net
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 1:45 PM
Subject: 50th Reunion
Hi Carolyn,
We hope you had a very Merry Christmas, and that 2008 will be a fantastic year for you and your family.
James and I are choosing to respond to the reunion letter by e-mail rather than regular mail.
First of all, I need to have a spelling correction on my maiden name. Judith(Judy) Schild Steinmann (My name, Schild, is misspelled on the address sticker from Sharon. Would you check to see that it is spelled correctly on all the lists. I do remember that we had another person with a similar name, and I believe it was spelled Shield, but mine is Schild. Thank you for doing that.
Now for the information. James Steinmann and Judith (Judy) Schild Steinmann are coming. Two in our party AND, even though you have our e-mail address, this will probably make it easier for you. It is: jstein8315@aol.com
We appreciate the hard work of the committee. Thank you very much.
Have a great day.
Judy
Zane Goggins: Planning on Coming (to 50th Reunion)
From: ZaneGoggin@wmconnect.com
To: anne-johnson@comcast.net
Subject: Good Morning, Anne : Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:27:05
Anne,
I just received the snail-mail notice about the 50 year reunion. Seems hard to believe the big 50th is coming up, but it is exciting. The plans sound great and Joyce & I are planning on coming. I hope you are doing well.
I have not heard from Dan Anderson lately and noticed he was not listed on one of the committees. He was always so active in the class reunions. Maybe you can give me an update on Dan (I hope he is well).
Also, I noticed on the web site there were e-mail addresses for many classmates, but next time I went to the site I could not locate them.
I enjoyed the video by my old buddy, Alvin Fox, but it too is not to be found. Maybe I am not looking in the right place. Anne, its great to see you still in the middle of all activities as you always have been.
Thanks for your efforts.
Zane Goggin
To: anne-johnson@comcast.net
Subject: Good Morning, Anne : Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:27:05
Anne,
I just received the snail-mail notice about the 50 year reunion. Seems hard to believe the big 50th is coming up, but it is exciting. The plans sound great and Joyce & I are planning on coming. I hope you are doing well.
I have not heard from Dan Anderson lately and noticed he was not listed on one of the committees. He was always so active in the class reunions. Maybe you can give me an update on Dan (I hope he is well).
Also, I noticed on the web site there were e-mail addresses for many classmates, but next time I went to the site I could not locate them.
I enjoyed the video by my old buddy, Alvin Fox, but it too is not to be found. Maybe I am not looking in the right place. Anne, its great to see you still in the middle of all activities as you always have been.
Thanks for your efforts.
Zane Goggin
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Johnny Ray Brown: Alive & Well
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Johnny Ray Brown is alive and well!
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Johnny Ray Brown: jrbrownchatt@comcast.net
I'm alive & well! I just want to pass the message on to all CHS 59'rs that I am alive, well, retired and enjoying life.
My wife and I just enjoyed a meal with Micky and Judy Mathis (Coppinger), classes of '60 and '61, respectively.
Kind regards to all.
I'm alive! I was surprised to learn of my demise in the memoriam section of CHS59ers.
Just wanted everyone to know I am alive, well and retired.
Hello to everyone.
Dru Smith Fuller:
We'll remove your name from the deceased list pronto. Thanks for contacting us! Write us some more about yourself.
Johnny Ray Brown is alive and well!
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Johnny Ray Brown: jrbrownchatt@comcast.net
I'm alive & well! I just want to pass the message on to all CHS 59'rs that I am alive, well, retired and enjoying life.
My wife and I just enjoyed a meal with Micky and Judy Mathis (Coppinger), classes of '60 and '61, respectively.
Kind regards to all.
I'm alive! I was surprised to learn of my demise in the memoriam section of CHS59ers.
Just wanted everyone to know I am alive, well and retired.
Hello to everyone.
Dru Smith Fuller:
We'll remove your name from the deceased list pronto. Thanks for contacting us! Write us some more about yourself.
Anne Johnson: "Doer" and People Person
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Hello!
1 comments
I am excited to have a new way to meet my friends from the class of 59!
Please contact me and let's talk about what you've been doing and what you are doing now!
I love this stage in my life. I work but not nearly as much as I did at one time. I have more time for having fun and maintaining friendships.
When I wrote my profile I realized that the interests I have are "doing activites". I also noticed that I did not list them in my order of preference. The number one thing I like to do is enjoy my friends and family.
Yes, I am a people person and a doer!
Please tell me of yourself and what you are doing and thinking. I know I will enjoy it!
Anne
Hello!
1 comments
I am excited to have a new way to meet my friends from the class of 59!
Please contact me and let's talk about what you've been doing and what you are doing now!
I love this stage in my life. I work but not nearly as much as I did at one time. I have more time for having fun and maintaining friendships.
When I wrote my profile I realized that the interests I have are "doing activites". I also noticed that I did not list them in my order of preference. The number one thing I like to do is enjoy my friends and family.
Yes, I am a people person and a doer!
Please tell me of yourself and what you are doing and thinking. I know I will enjoy it!
Anne
Jim Hilton: Compliments for Reunion Committee
Jim From: JIHilton@aol.com
To: cpresswood@bellsouth.net
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 2:11 PM
Subject: from Jim Hilton, class of 59
Hi Carolyn-
Just responding to your mailing about our class reunion. My wife and I plan to attend. I think that you already have my address and e-mail address. Want to compliment you and the committee for all the good work you are doing putting all this together.
Look forward to seeing everyone then.
Jim
To: cpresswood@bellsouth.net
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 2:11 PM
Subject: from Jim Hilton, class of 59
Hi Carolyn-
Just responding to your mailing about our class reunion. My wife and I plan to attend. I think that you already have my address and e-mail address. Want to compliment you and the committee for all the good work you are doing putting all this together.
Look forward to seeing everyone then.
Jim
Linda Rogers: Where is she now?
Dear Linda,
Seeing your name brought back so many memories. Remember living on the west side and big skirts? Who were we dating? I don’t remember that. What I remember is spending the night with you and your family. I guess this was junior high not high school.
Where do you live now? What did you become when you grew up? I’m working on the CHS 50th reunion and having fun! Please let me hear from you with what’s going on with you.
Anne Johnson
Subject: update: Linda Rogers Chambers
linda_chambers@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Hello!
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:18:32
Hey - it's great to hear from you.Yes, those are good memories. I remember us having "parties" at the Park on Cameron Hill.
I live at 618 Godsey Lane, between Red Bank and Falling-Water right at the foot of Signal Mountain.Next question - I'm not sure I've grown up yet!
Married Richard Chambers - two sons, four grandsons (triplets 7 years old and big brother 10 years old today. Where has the time gone?
We have had a little manufacturing business in Soddy-Daisy and are slowly trying to get away from this but have rental property that has kept me busy along with raising the boys and helping with the grandchildren. Having triplets is not an easy job but they have been a lot of fun.
I don't see many of our classmates but did run into Kent Smith at grandparent's day recently and see Barbara Dalton Warner occasionally.
I don't know where any of the old junior high people are right now.
Linda
Dear Linda,
Seeing your name brought back so many memories. Remember living on the west side and big skirts? Who were we dating? I don’t remember that.
What I remember is spending the night with you and your family. I guess this was junior high not high school. Where do you live now? What did you become when you grew up?
I’m working on the CHS 50th reunion and having fun! Please let me hear from you with what’s going on with you.
Anne Johnson
Seeing your name brought back so many memories. Remember living on the west side and big skirts? Who were we dating? I don’t remember that. What I remember is spending the night with you and your family. I guess this was junior high not high school.
Where do you live now? What did you become when you grew up? I’m working on the CHS 50th reunion and having fun! Please let me hear from you with what’s going on with you.
Anne Johnson
Subject: update: Linda Rogers Chambers
linda_chambers@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Hello!
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:18:32
Hey - it's great to hear from you.Yes, those are good memories. I remember us having "parties" at the Park on Cameron Hill.
I live at 618 Godsey Lane, between Red Bank and Falling-Water right at the foot of Signal Mountain.Next question - I'm not sure I've grown up yet!
Married Richard Chambers - two sons, four grandsons (triplets 7 years old and big brother 10 years old today. Where has the time gone?
We have had a little manufacturing business in Soddy-Daisy and are slowly trying to get away from this but have rental property that has kept me busy along with raising the boys and helping with the grandchildren. Having triplets is not an easy job but they have been a lot of fun.
I don't see many of our classmates but did run into Kent Smith at grandparent's day recently and see Barbara Dalton Warner occasionally.
I don't know where any of the old junior high people are right now.
Linda
Dear Linda,
Seeing your name brought back so many memories. Remember living on the west side and big skirts? Who were we dating? I don’t remember that.
What I remember is spending the night with you and your family. I guess this was junior high not high school. Where do you live now? What did you become when you grew up?
I’m working on the CHS 50th reunion and having fun! Please let me hear from you with what’s going on with you.
Anne Johnson
Lois Wygoda: Professor
Subject:update:
Lois Wygoda
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:23:59
Hi Anne (Johnson),
To use your term I was "blown away" by your email! Now it is your turn to be further "blown away".
Not only have we both spent our careers in higher education, we have been in the same field! I was Professor of Early Childhood Education (now Professor Emeritus) and the Coordinator of the ECE Program at Miami Dade College (which was Miami Dade Community College until a number of years ago when it became a 4 year institution in several fields including Education.)
If Michael and I had stayed in Miami after my retirement, I would probably be doing the same part-time teaching you are doing now.
We were probably in attendance at many NAEYC conferences together but did not know of our common connection.
Hopefully I will be able to be in Chattanooga for the reunion and we will have much to talk about!
Lois Wygoda
Lois Wygoda
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:23:59
Hi Anne (Johnson),
To use your term I was "blown away" by your email! Now it is your turn to be further "blown away".
Not only have we both spent our careers in higher education, we have been in the same field! I was Professor of Early Childhood Education (now Professor Emeritus) and the Coordinator of the ECE Program at Miami Dade College (which was Miami Dade Community College until a number of years ago when it became a 4 year institution in several fields including Education.)
If Michael and I had stayed in Miami after my retirement, I would probably be doing the same part-time teaching you are doing now.
We were probably in attendance at many NAEYC conferences together but did not know of our common connection.
Hopefully I will be able to be in Chattanooga for the reunion and we will have much to talk about!
Lois Wygoda
Ritch Christopher: Class Thespian
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Paul Robere: Our man in Bangkok
To: Nathan Pearlman
From: Paul Robere
Subject:Re: 59 reunion "entertainment"
Nathan....Of course I'd love to participate..If you would like, I'll do my "mind-reading" act....about 15 minutes. (Although it might be more of a challenge to read some of the minds of our fellow classmates.)
Who knows, if I can find a Bass somewhere, perhaps Ritch and I can play a few tunes..As you can see from the attached photo, I've been busy in Theater over in this part of the world, and California before I left...so perhaps we can come up with something..
Regarding the "pole"...remember where I am....Bangkok!! I could bring some dancers over from Bangkok, but I'm not sure that those in the group with pacemakers would live through the experience.
Regards from the Asian Front...
Paul Robere
From: Paul Robere
Subject:Re: 59 reunion "entertainment"
Nathan....Of course I'd love to participate..If you would like, I'll do my "mind-reading" act....about 15 minutes. (Although it might be more of a challenge to read some of the minds of our fellow classmates.)
Who knows, if I can find a Bass somewhere, perhaps Ritch and I can play a few tunes..As you can see from the attached photo, I've been busy in Theater over in this part of the world, and California before I left...so perhaps we can come up with something..
Regarding the "pole"...remember where I am....Bangkok!! I could bring some dancers over from Bangkok, but I'm not sure that those in the group with pacemakers would live through the experience.
Regards from the Asian Front...
Paul Robere
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Johnny Ray Brown is alive and well!
Johnny Ray Brown: jrbrownchatt@comcast.net I'm alive & well! I just want to pass the message on to all CHS 59'rs that I am alive, well, retired and enjoying life. My wife and I just enjoyed a meal with Micky and Judy Mathis (Coppinger), classes of '60 and '61, respectively. Kind regards to all. I'm alive! I was surprised to learn of my demise in the memoriam section of CHS59ers. Just wanted everyone to know I am alive, well and retired. Hello to everyone.
Dru Smith Fuller: We'll remove your name from the deceased list pronto. Thanks for contacting us! Write us some more about yourself.
Dru Smith Fuller: We'll remove your name from the deceased list pronto. Thanks for contacting us! Write us some more about yourself.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Hello!
I am excited to have a new way to meet my friends from the class of 59! Please contact me and let's talk about what you've been doing and what you are doing now!
I love this stage in my life. I work but not nearly as much as I did at one time. I have more time for having fun and maintaining friendships.
When I wrote my profile I realized that the interests I have are "doing activites". I also noticed that I did not list them in my order of preference. The number one thing I like to do is enjoy my friends and family. Yes, I am a people person and a doer!
Please tell me of yourself and what you are doing and thinking. I know I will enjoy it! Anne
I love this stage in my life. I work but not nearly as much as I did at one time. I have more time for having fun and maintaining friendships.
When I wrote my profile I realized that the interests I have are "doing activites". I also noticed that I did not list them in my order of preference. The number one thing I like to do is enjoy my friends and family. Yes, I am a people person and a doer!
Please tell me of yourself and what you are doing and thinking. I know I will enjoy it! Anne
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