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I was so sad to hear of Miss Tankard's passing. She was the most inspiring teacher of my entire life, and because of her, my Sisters and I ALL enjoyed many years of writing, 2 of us as Professional Journalists.

It is hard to think of her as gone, because we had several delightful conversations on the phone, and a wonderful visit with her several years ago at her home in Hallieford.

But she will remain in my Memory as the first teacher since 3rd grade who allowed me to publish my writing in a newspaper, and who encouraged me along the way to continue in that vein, through 2 Universities & as a Freelance Writer in my young adulthood.

I think, if I ever decide to publish a book, I will put her name in my Dedication!

R.I.P., Miss Tankard! You have touched the lives of so many people!

--- and left them with so many good memories!

08/25/21 07:43 PM

#991

Just a note to everyoone. There was an article on Puritan and Westhampton cleaners last week. Jane Norwood's son runs Westhampton Cleaners on Libbie Avenue. It was a very nice writeup on her son with several pictures. I hope you all had a chance to see it. "IKudos" to Jane.

09/08/21 07:11 AM

#992

Happy Rosh Hashanah to All My Classmates who celebrate this New Year 5781! It is hard to believe we have been around this long! Some are overseas in Israel, some in new locations scattered around the U.S.A., some still in Richmond! I hope you have a Good & Healthy Year ahead!

09/08/21 03:52 PM

#993

Mike Floyd

Shana Tova Marilyn and all of my Jewish classmates.

09/08/21 05:30 PM

#994

Thanks, Mike!

And I appreciate ALL the little icons you put on the TJ Page

for all the Jewish Holidays!

They always brighten up my day!

09/08/21 06:11 PM

#995

Dear Russell, I cannot remember the exact dtae of TJ-JM game in late October or early November.

Please remine all of us of the date. I know it will be played at Tee Jay. It would be neat if a bunch of us could go. I hope some of us can sing the fight song together. I don't want to be the only one! Some of you cheerleaders should come as well. I've been to one game and there were no cheers. Perhaps those of us who can go to the game could meet at Padow's for a late lunch and then head over to the game. Russell, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the game is at 4 P.M. on a Friday. Anybody interested? (You'll' get home before dark!! for those of us who don't drive at night.)

Happy New Year!

09/08/21 08:31 PM

#996

Hi Belle, the TJ v. JM game is Sept. 24 at 4 pm. I like your idea of meeting at Padow's and then goining to the game. I'm getting Mike to post the entire schedule. FYI the Homecoming game is Oct. 16 with Tucker at 12:00 Tee Jay has a 2-0 record so let's hope they continue their winning ways. Thanks for the suggestion. As you saw, cheerleading is a lot different now! THANKS Robert for catching my error. The TJ v. JM game is Sept 24. Mike has posted the entire TJ schedule.

09/09/21 01:16 PM

#997

TJ vs JM -

October 24th is a Sunday?

09/09/21 04:37 PM

#998

Mike Floyd

The Tee Jay VS John Marshall is Friday, September 24th at 4:00 PM

09/16/21 11:42 AM

#999

Now that we are all straight on the TJ-JM date, does anyone want to go together to the game? I suggested going to Padow's for lunch and then the game. Russell, can we get some of us to go?

09/22/21 08:21 AM

#1000

Is anyone interetsed in going to the TeeJay - JM game this Friday afternoon, 4 o'clock? had mentioned meeting at Padow's for lunch and going on to rthe game, Please send a message if you are interested, even just going to the game. It should be a good one. Thaniks, Russell for your interest - I'll have my money for a hat ready for you.

09/23/21 08:42 AM

#1001

Hi Belle, Jackie & I will be out of town, otherwise I'd gladly join you. Have fun.

09/23/21 08:41 PM

#1002

Belle, I am planning to attend the game. Hope to see you and others tomorrow.

09/24/21 02:01 PM

#1003

Belle & Robert, due to covid germs being spread by currency payment will probably be by credit card or by some technology on your cell phone. What a beautiful day to see TJ play JM.

09/25/21 12:15 PM

#1004

Russell, unfortunately I did not see your message until Saturday morning. I arrived at the entrance to the field 20 minutes before kickoff and was informed that all ticket sales were on-line and that the game was a sellout. The number of tickets sold was restricted also because of COVID. I watched the first three quarters through the chain link fence behind the west endzone. TJ won 37-0. Maybe next time!

09/25/21 08:31 PM

#1005

Saturday, October 23, 2021 marked the passing of our dear classmates Billy Collins. He served on our reunion committee for several reunions and was a generous donor to our class. He was a very dear friend. You are missed.

09/27/21 12:39 PM

#1006

Not a problem. There were several others watching the game through the fence like I was. I will be out of town on October 16. Thanks for the information!

11/09/21 07:09 AM

#1007

Melvin Katz

My mailing address has changed as well as our phone number. The new address is: 113 Seawatch Court #9, Nags Head, North Carolina 27959. We no longer hav eht ehome phone number of 804-784-4550. It is now my cell number of 804-339-7830.

11/10/21 09:58 AM

#1008

Hi everyone, I just want to say Thank You to all of our many Veterans in the Class of '62. Your years of service is appreciated. Freedom isn't Free. A big thank you to Mike Floyd for posting the names of our Veterans.

11/30/21 08:16 PM

#1009

Happy Chanukah to all my friends who are cele-

brating!

I finally got out to shop yesterday, & it's a good

thing that we have 5 more days to wrap &

deliver the gifts!

Covid has hit Arizona again, and there are too

many people who NEVER took their shots!

We have one of the highest rates in the Country!

I hope everybody will heed the call !

12/07/21 02:08 AM

#1010

Carlin Hudgins (Hanzas)

12/07/21 02:12 AM

#1011

Carlin Hudgins (Hanzas)

My mother saved the newspaper from the bombing of Pearl Harbor when she lived in San Francisco.

12/07/21 09:15 AM

#1012