Hi,
Happy new year, of course. I'm guessing some people are still celebrating. A couple of fast questions and then an indirect tribute.
First, from Barbara Blitfield Pech, a mystery I think she and other people have tried to solve before: A long overdue question that has met its time limit for an answer -- at least, my time limit. The Valley Stream Mail Leaderused to run a weekly column about South High. First names, gossip, hall events, who's who, what is what called? It was named "The Southern Snooper" and was anonymously signed by "Snoopy." I always had a theory that the '65 years were written either by Terri Donahue and/or Linda Passaro. It was just a very uneducated guess, except that they always seemed to be around the people whose names and groups made it into the column. Have we run past the statute of limitations for someone to claim that she or he was Snoopy?
Next, an unfortunately less pleasant question that was asked a while ago, and I forgot to pass on. Does anyone remember when Rich McDonald died and what the circumstances were?
Finally, the happier, indirect tribute. Two days ago, Booker Gibson posted a simple note on Facebook and almost immediately got 30 replies. They came from a cross-section of the students he taught over the years and just offer more proof of how fondly he's remembered.
Booker T. Gibson: My legs and general health keep me home. Enjoy yourselves and keep singing!
Barbara Blitfield Pech: Wishing you the healthiest and happiest new year, Mr G.
Helene Silverman: Sorry to hear that, Mr G.
Denise Carney: Missing you at the Irish Coffee Pub, Booker T. Gibson.
Margot Gellman: Keep the faith, Mr Gibson!
Claire DeVoe Perna: Hope you're feeling better. Happy holidays.
Donna Kauderer-Haberman: Merry Christmas and happy new year, Mr. G
Lynn Becker Ernst: Praying you feel better. Love you lots!
Mary Rohsiepe Nicolls: Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Sorry that I never got to see you at the Irish Coffee Pub. I want to wish you a happy and healthy New Year. If you want to get out, please give me a call. Hope to hear from you soon. It would be nice to see you.
Valerie Nelson Gillen: Wishing you all the best in the new year, Mr Gibson.
Arthur Wachtel: Happy New Year. Hope you feel better.
Diane Zang Tje: Our bodies betray us as we get older, but keep on trucking. Happy New Year.
Suzanne Storch Eisgrau: Health and happiness to you in the new year.
Jane Becker Merry: My sister, Lynn Becker Ernst, shared your message with me. Hope 2014 is a better, healthier year for you. I know you're only 25 years old in your heart -- may that shine through! You're in my prayers.
Steven Weiner: Feel better, Mr. Gibson!
Elizabeth Lazenby: Thinking of you, Mr. G.
Maria Gribbin: Feel better, Mr. Gibson.
Linda Rodi Ulanoff: Sorry to hear you aren't feeling so well. Wishing you a happy and healthier new year.
Laura Hirsch: Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Elyssa Danels Carcy: Wishing you health and happiness in the coming year. You have been and still are such an inspiration to me! Sending you much love!
Sheryl Churnin Galatolie: Happy and Healthy New Year to you. You're always in our thoughts. God bless you and what you have done for all of us who have passed through South's halls.
Linda Marlowe: Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Sending warm thoughts and wishes for good health and happiness for 2014!
Alisa Cohen Cantor: Hope you feel better!
Donna Chirico Mungo: Happy New Year.
Joseph Garofalo: Long live Booker!
Claire DeVoe Perna: Please take care and have a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!
Joanne Fogel: Happy and healthy new year, Mr. Gibson!
Alex Marks: Hope you are feeling better soon! Best for the new year to you and yours!
Don Volk: Feel better soon, Mr. G. Happy New Year.
Rachael Mitzner: May we all touch your life as you have touched ours. Have a blessed new year.
The class of '65 50th Reunion dates: April 24 through April 26, 2015
The South '65 e-mail addresses: reunionclass65 . blogspot . com (remove the spaces)
The South '65 photo site: picasaweb . google . com/SouthHS65 (ditto)
Rich
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