Hi,
Some follow-ups to notes in previous newsletters.
First, from Paulinda Schimmel: Could you please do me a favor and add in the newsletter that when people are going to smile . amazon . com, when asked to select the non-profit organization, it is listed as "Ovarian Cancer Circle." Thank you so much. (please remove the spaces on that link)
Second, from Mary Sipp-Green, a note sent to her by her publisher, Leslie Van Breen: The books are on their way, and I will be able to provide a delivery date by the end of this week. With luck, you will have copies by the end of next week or early the week after.
Third, from Barnet Kellman: Attached are three scans from the 1962 and 1964 souvenir programs from the North-South games.
[Rich – Two of these scans are the colorful covers of those programs, the 1962 artwork by an artist whose name I can’t read and the other a print by Norman Rockwell. The first says “Official Program 25 cents,” and also identifies it as the “Eighth Annual” game. The second leaves that information out but adds "Fireman’s Field and Price: 25¢."
Both covers have the dates of the games – November 17th, 1962 and November 14, 1964 – and those answer the question Zelda White Nichols asked two weeks ago: “Wasn’t the rival North-South football game held on Thanksgiving weekend?” Nope, it appears it wasn’t.
The third scan is an uncredited “History of the North - South Game” – at least, to 1964. That would be the "Tenth Annual." I’ve included that history at the end of this newsletter, and I’ve forwarded all three scans to Stu Borman, for posting on the class photo site.]
Both covers have the dates of the games – November 17th, 1962 and November 14, 1964 – and those answer the question Zelda White Nichols asked two weeks ago: “Wasn’t the rival North-South football game held on Thanksgiving weekend?” Nope, it appears it wasn’t.
The third scan is an uncredited “History of the North - South Game” – at least, to 1964. That would be the "Tenth Annual." I’ve included that history at the end of this newsletter, and I’ve forwarded all three scans to Stu Borman, for posting on the class photo site.]
Next, unrelated to her earlier note, another note from Mary: I thought you would like to know about this concert my son Jared's been working on. It's a compilation of commencement addresses delivered at Swarthmore College over its 150-year history. They’re all fragments of speeches by some of America's icons and luminaries, people like Albert Einstein, some of our presidents, and some of our poet laureates. All the quotations are about peace.
I was thinking of going to the concert but then read that it was going to be live-streamed right into my house and thought, “Hmm, that's good!” Here’s the description of the concert:
On Friday, December 5th, the college will celebrate the final event of its Sesquicentennial Year with a Founders Day concert performed by the college’s chorus and orchestra. The concert will begin with a universal moment of silence from 8:05 to 8:06 p.m. that the entire Swarthmore community is invited to observe – and that offers us time to reflect, with deep gratitude, on the vision and unwavering commitment of our founders and on the many who built on this vision over the last 150 years.
The concert will also feature the premiere of Peace Talks, a piece by composer James Matheson ’92 and librettist Jared Green ’92 that was specially commissioned to celebrate our sesquicentennial. Works for orchestra by Sibelius and Fauré, and choral works from a variety of American composers and traditions, will also be performed.
I was thinking of going to the concert but then read that it was going to be live-streamed right into my house and thought, “Hmm, that's good!” Here’s the description of the concert:
On Friday, December 5th, the college will celebrate the final event of its Sesquicentennial Year with a Founders Day concert performed by the college’s chorus and orchestra. The concert will begin with a universal moment of silence from 8:05 to 8:06 p.m. that the entire Swarthmore community is invited to observe – and that offers us time to reflect, with deep gratitude, on the vision and unwavering commitment of our founders and on the many who built on this vision over the last 150 years.
The concert will also feature the premiere of Peace Talks, a piece by composer James Matheson ’92 and librettist Jared Green ’92 that was specially commissioned to celebrate our sesquicentennial. Works for orchestra by Sibelius and Fauré, and choral works from a variety of American composers and traditions, will also be performed.
[Rich – The link Mary included was: swat150 . swarthmore . edu/listen-founders-day-concert . html (remove the spaces), and while the day of the concert has passed, you may be able to find the archived recording somewhere on the Swarthmore site. I haven't checked yet.]
Finally, here’s that early history of the North-South game that Barnet sent:
The History of the North - South Game
The History of the North - South Game
The float parade, the marching bands, the interest and enthusiasm of students, parents, and faculties make the annual North - South Football game an outstanding attraction year after year.
Football on a Varsity level came in 1957, and the Spartans, aided by the running of Chuck Gary and Tuffy Cicero, squeezed out a hard fought 18 to 13 victory over the Falcons. The outstanding play of the game was an 80 yard kick off return by South halfback Charlie Angwin.
In 1958, the Falcons came from behind early in the game with the fine running of Don Green, Mike Lenzo, and Russ Gropch. Then, with a stout defense, they managed to hold back the onrushing Spartans led by Lou Martorella, Ross Vassallo, and Steve Gelfand. Who can forget the final play of the game? With North fighting for a tie, Jay White arched a long pass downfield to Bob McKay, who caught the ball on the run and headed full speed for the South goal line. With the fans screaming at every stride, Frank Jeffreys closed the gap and finally tackled McKay inches short of the goal line. The final score: 20-13.
The year 1959, South won 12-7 on the outstanding line play of Ed Hughes and Ray Worsdale. In the first quarter, Ed Hughes blocked a punt, and Ray Worsdale recovered in the end zone for a 6-0 South lead. North then took the lead on a TD by Lou Martorello 7-6. South’s winning touchdown was scored by Pete Pedone on a 60 yard jaunt through the center of the North line.
In 1960, television “High School Game of the Week” featured the North - South spectacle via channel 7. This game would have to go down as the most exciting game of the series. Going into the game, South was undefeated but with one tie. North was in second place with a 6-1 record. Victory for South would have meant a league championship plus the game trophy for three successive victories. Final score: North 13, South 12. Will anyone ever forget THE PLAY?
Last year, North won their second in a row, 26-19, led by outstanding play of Gary Halpern, all-league quarterback. North dominated the play throughout. South tried to counter via the long pass on strikes from Richie James to Mike Sofarelli for 45 yards and Bob Sinram to Mike Sofarelli for 65 yards.
What will the year 1962 bring!
Football on a Varsity level came in 1957, and the Spartans, aided by the running of Chuck Gary and Tuffy Cicero, squeezed out a hard fought 18 to 13 victory over the Falcons. The outstanding play of the game was an 80 yard kick off return by South halfback Charlie Angwin.
In 1958, the Falcons came from behind early in the game with the fine running of Don Green, Mike Lenzo, and Russ Gropch. Then, with a stout defense, they managed to hold back the onrushing Spartans led by Lou Martorella, Ross Vassallo, and Steve Gelfand. Who can forget the final play of the game? With North fighting for a tie, Jay White arched a long pass downfield to Bob McKay, who caught the ball on the run and headed full speed for the South goal line. With the fans screaming at every stride, Frank Jeffreys closed the gap and finally tackled McKay inches short of the goal line. The final score: 20-13.
The year 1959, South won 12-7 on the outstanding line play of Ed Hughes and Ray Worsdale. In the first quarter, Ed Hughes blocked a punt, and Ray Worsdale recovered in the end zone for a 6-0 South lead. North then took the lead on a TD by Lou Martorello 7-6. South’s winning touchdown was scored by Pete Pedone on a 60 yard jaunt through the center of the North line.
In 1960, television “High School Game of the Week” featured the North - South spectacle via channel 7. This game would have to go down as the most exciting game of the series. Going into the game, South was undefeated but with one tie. North was in second place with a 6-1 record. Victory for South would have meant a league championship plus the game trophy for three successive victories. Final score: North 13, South 12. Will anyone ever forget THE PLAY?
Last year, North won their second in a row, 26-19, led by outstanding play of Gary Halpern, all-league quarterback. North dominated the play throughout. South tried to counter via the long pass on strikes from Richie James to Mike Sofarelli for 45 yards and Bob Sinram to Mike Sofarelli for 65 yards.
What will the year 1962 bring!
[Rich -- I can't tell if it was Lou Martorella or Martorello, but I do like the name Tuffy Cicero. I hope the man's alive and doing well.]
The class of '65 50th Reunion: Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2015, Hyatt Regency, Hauppauge.
The South '65 e-mail addresses: reunionclass65 . blogspot . com (please remove the spaces)
The South '65 photo site: picasaweb . google . com/SouthHS65 (ditto)
Rich
The South '65 e-mail addresses: reunionclass65 . blogspot . com (please remove the spaces)
The South '65 photo site: picasaweb . google . com/SouthHS65 (ditto)
Rich
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