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We made the Stars & Stripes Thursday,
June 21, 2001! Here's the url/website address for you:
http://ww2.pstripes.osd.mil/01/jun01/ed062101h.html Also,
there was a brief in Naples' Il Mattino. Chantelle will
translate the article and we'll forward the translation to
everyone soon. We are just getting back from our extended
vacations. Will followup soon. Joyce Loer Jones '71
(m-jones11@airmail.net), Chantelle Hilliard Kiphuth '71
(Chanteli@aol.com) and Page Holbook '65
(Pholbrook@aol.com)
m-jones11@airmail.net 7/01
Hi! yup-there was a pool at Carney Park! It was to the left
once you got into the park. Donna Porter's dad ran it for a
while and then my mom did until we left in June 1977. I
taught swimming there and subbed as a lifeguard. I got
together with Tim and Linda Bradbury while they were in in
South Florida recently and we had a blast. It would be great
if alot of you guys would come down for the reunion Michelle
DiMaria is planning for next Memorial Day weekend. katie
janulis villani 78 7/01
Got back from that wonderful life changing experience. The
Napoli 2001 reunion was Thanks so much to Joyce,Chantelle
and Page who have given us all the greatest of all gifts.
From the class of 1970 (I hope some of you can put pictures
from the Tuesday formal dinner (the one time I didn't bring
my camara). Would love to hear from anyone who attend FSHS
from 1966-1970. Dean DeFino dxdefino@salisbury.edu 7/01
Hey let's put this Carney Park Swimming Pool thing to rest.
As Keeper of the Gate, during the summer of 1974, I think
that I am safe in saying that "THERE WAS A SWIMMING POOL
THERE IN THE SUMMER OF 74". My weekend job, from 7AM til 4
pm during that summer was an arduous job. Checking cars for
U.S. stickers and AFI plates on the bumpers, and ID cards of
the auto's inhabitants was grueling work for a high school
senior (but hey, someone had to do it). Granted there was
the occasional nap I may have stole beneath my Ray Ban
shades, or maybe Murph or Keller or Slate or Altieri or Mac
Caruso may have stopped by to hash over something or other
and maybe I occasionally neglected my duties during said
discussions of epic proportions, regarding such topics as
the discrepencies between the Greek and Roman names of the
Mythological Dieties, or the importance of understanding the
Quadratic Equation and its application to daily living. I do
remember once awaking from a cat nap, after hashing over
said something-or-other with one of the above-mentioned
ner-do-gooders and seeing a dozen or so Fiat Cinquecentos
with no U.S. stickers on the bumper parked at various places
throughout the park. Approximately 7 or 8 Marlborough
smoking, locals had piled out of each one and proceeded to
the snack bar in search of the Holy Grail, un HAMBOURGESE
CON MAYONAISE E' un COCA COLA. GRAZIE, I mean thanka you. I
never got in trouble for the mass immigration that occurred
that day and often wondered if it was maybe just some sort
of hallucination, what with being under the hot
Mediterranean sun all day and with arguing such topics of
grandiose importance with my friends all afternoon and not
consuming adequate quantities of water. I do remember
(distinctly) deciding that I needed to clear my head and
cool off, and so I walked over to THE POOL, behind the men's
softball field, and dove into THE WATER, took a few laps and
headed back to work. In fact, I worked a double that day and
checked cars as they entered for the DRIVE-IN movie that
night. Carey Tibbets, and anyone else who believes that
there was no pool at Carney Park, I have to ask you, Are you
sure you went to CARNEY PARK?, the big crater in Pozzuoli?
with all the baseball fields and the football fields and the
tennis courts and the snack bar (with Johnny the cook) and
the picnic tables and barbeque pits and the GOLF COURSE and
the skeet range and the handball court and the basketball
court and THE SWIMMING POOL. (Someone back me up on this
one) I may very well have concocted the entire place up in
my mind. I mean, who would believe me if I told them that
such a place actually existed? Maybe there was no pool there
in 74. Maybe there was no Carney Park. No baseball, no
football. Maybe I dreamt the whole thing, maybe it was all
just a really good dream. Well maybe...just
maybe...
Kevin Fetzer 74 07/01
I'm back again to make a public apology. I had thought I
remembered a pool being built where the drive-in theater had
been, but I let another old class mate convince me that I
was crazy (go figure).Tracy Herman-Weathers was nice enough
to take the time to remind me. She was a life guard there!
By the way, Tracy and I lived across the street from each
other in Hawaii in grade school and again in Naples :-)Small
world!Thanks Tracy. Carey.
TIBBScj@hotmail.com 07/01
Yes, there was a pool at Carney Park! I lived at the pool
the summer of '74, and some friends taught me how to do a
flip off the board that summer. I also used to watch Steve
Kern and Charlie Emich do some cool things off the high
dive, although one day Charlie hit her head on the high dive
doing a cutaway or some such thing. Does anyone know the
whereabouts of Steve Kern? He was my next door neighbor in
Parco Cuma and a good friend. Amy(Smith)Patterson '78
hparena@earthlink.nethparena@earthlink.net
07/01
Hi everyone, this is Dan Conlon again. Carey, you let me
down and I shall not forget this. Thanks to Kevin Fetzer's
dagger to the heart I am forced to concede that there was a
pool at Carney Park in 1974. . . but NO WAY a pool at Carney
Park in 1973! Mary you want to go double or nothing on this
bet? 07/01
Dan..I hate to disagree with you..BUT...Carney Park did have
a pool in '73. I do believe that the spring/summer of '73
was the first year it was open. Thanks for posting the pics
of the reunion. Kevin may have let most of the Non-DOD
stickered cars in during his "nap"...but he is correct in
his "vision" of a pool there. Take care all!!
robblythe@hotmail.com 07/01
Thank you all for sharing such descriptive memories of the
reunion for all of us that could not attend. I have been
back to Italy a couple of times and already had a vacation
planned over there this fall so going twice was not an
option. On another note, I have yearbooks from 74 to 77 and
was thinking of scanning them to a webpage. If there are any
folks out there in careers or unorthodox occupations that
would not like their yearbook photos posted, heads up and
post a note please. You can send an email to
wertrvlnuts@yahoo.com. Marylou Benner class of 77, student
of FSHS 74 to 77. Gaeta is still the place.
wertrvlnuts@yahoo.com 07/01
Buon Giorno. Jen Portis here. I arrived in the middle of the
Napoli reunion and had a great time - thanks to Joyce, Page
and Chantelle (and locals Ed Ryan, etc.) for setting up a
great tour of the area! The meal in the ruins at Pompeii was
like a wedding feast. Had fun getting reacquainted, train
ride to Sorrento, speaking Italian to resolve my blocked
visa, chasing down Mary in gold alley, looking for the
pagliacchio playing flute for JP- doesn't exist, swimming at
The Pool... only heard about Dan Conlon running into a tree
with the vespa on Capri - any pictures? (okay Dan, you have
blackmail photos, but Connie is in them too). Have a great
4th! Wonder if they're having fireworks there
now.jsportis@teleport.com
07/01
Paige Parker, class of '91. Kelly Ross was the one killed in
the car accident stateside, not Margaret Rexroad. 07/01
Kevin- That is how I remember Carney Park in '79 nothing
changed at all! I hope it is still that way. I leave July 9
for 10 days in bella Napoli. Please post links for pictures
from the reunion. Ciao. Holly Hefton '82.holly@sangerpc.com
07/01
Shotzie (Requarth) Workman FSH 1965 shotziew@home.com 07/01
Dan - we left in 1973 and I remember the pool at Carney
Park. The trip to Naples was a once in a lifetime experience
that I will always treasure. Thank you to everyone that work
so hard to give us this wonderful opportunity. Thank you
Paul and Link for picking us up at the train station, Mary,
Jennifer, JP, Dan, Dan, Buddy and LouAnne for the wonderful
company and creating new memories. Kevin, we made it to Capo
Mesino and though the foliage is larger everything was still
the same. Cheryl Liby Sudol chlsudol@aol.com 07/01
Okay, okay! I guess if I'm going to run with the big boys, I
better learn to take it like a man! Apparently, I spent far
to much time myself at Carney Park napping and hashing over
current world events (remember Nixon? The Vietnam police
action?)I've been flooded with wonderful memories since
reading Kevin's essay though, and for that you have my
deepest gratitude! Great new fresh look for your web site
Dan! Carey. 7/01
hey there are more of us class of 81 er's. Anybody up for
hosting a reunion? MESSAGE TO ALL- went to the 2001 Napoli
Reunion, and saw Mrs. Woods, she looking for you all, still
remembered me, know she will remember you guys, drop her a
line, This is Jeff Williams, think you remember me,
raenjay@yahoo.com
07/01
hey, I hear people asking about the Pool at carney park,
well here's one for you. How about the short lived
skateboard park???? HUH! It was there, pg 64, 1979 yearbook
has the photo!!!!! Anyone remember that one? Jeff Williams
81 07/01
Wildcat reunion - Wichita Kansas July 19-21 - at the
Overseasbrats Homecoming - There is still time to register
or you can just show up, There will be at least 20 people
from FSHS who will be there - for details go to
www.overseasbrats.com or e-mail me at HB5901@aol.com
- Belinda Lee-Barrett '83' 07/01
Hi all, Elisa Magliulo here, I leave a message every so
often but since you guys are talking about your reunion you
had it is just bringing back so many great memories and
people and oh, just everything! My sister (Gia) and I moved
there in 80 and left in 87, she is 3 years older than I but
I do remember Jeff Williams and many others, kinda weird
isn't it?? I am sure you guys have no idea who I am but
thats okay...Anyways, you are talking about the pool and
Jeff mentioned the skate park, I so remember the skate park!
Hey, remember High Pockets??? How about THAT one....Anyone
who DOES remember me, please email me.. I am still living in
Corfu Greece going on 8 years now but will be in SF with my
sister for a few for vacation...Anyways, take care everyone
and hope to hear from you all. I am despratly looking for
Shanna Billesbach though, We were inseperable and I lost her
address....elisacostas@hotmail.com
07/01
True story about Mrs. Regina Woods (Italian teacher.) After
attending Mrs. Woods class for an entire year I was
surprised that she did not post my grade at the end of the
year. When I asked her why I had no grade she informed me
that she could not find my name in the school system
therefore she could give me no grade. I showed her my report
card and showed her how my name was spelled (Scott White.)
Mrs. Woods got angry with me and said that my name is VHITE
SHCOTT (that is exactly what she called me all year) so I
had to give her proof that my name really was Scott White in
order to get credit for taking Italian. I heard that Regina
was at the Italy reunion and I am very sorry that I did not
get to see her and thank her for putting up with my crap
back in 74-75. I was 2nd "banana" sitting next to Harry
Meikle in the class. Thank god Harry was there because
Regina "ripped" on him more than me! For whatever it is
worth, Regina, I now do business with a company in Milano
and my broken Italian (Napolitan) still comes in handy. Just
like algebra, whoever thought we would actually use this
stuff later in life. Scott 76 07/01
Buon giorno tutti ragazzi (sp?). Alex DeTonnancourt here
again. YES THERE WAS A POOL at Carney Park in 1973 and
probably in 1972 also! My older sister, Leslie worked there
during most summers along with Matt Oswald and I forget who
else...Kevin is right. Isn't Carney Park still there? I had
my first summer job there the summer of 1972 working as a
kids "camp counselor" and Tom Stubblefield was the
coordinator Barbara Burchett was also one I think. The golf
course had a snack bar that had the worlds best calzone
pizzas. I spent lots of time in Carney Park...ran cross
country there between football games. I lived off Via
Possillipo and remember riding my bicycle all the way there
because my parents wouldn't give me a ride out. By the
way....I went to 8th grade in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
with Bethe Mounce and I was in college with Patty Phelps in
West Virginia! (Was in the same class as Frances McDromand
of "Fargo", my claim to fame-- we were even buds! !). By the
way...does EVERYONE know I have a newborn baby named ROCKY
he's 5 months old now and I'm 44. My other son is 18. Just
proud of myself...and wanted to stress WE ARE NOT OLD.
Alexaswin@telus.net
07/01
Hey wildcats, Good news, another reunion!70's reunion set
for Memorial day weekend 2001 in beautiful Ft
Lauderdale.Lots of people coming already and we just got set
up. Check out the web site at
www.angelfire.com/fl5/fshswildcats and come on down. God
bless Tracy Thomas 77elaintenis@aol.com
07/01
Hey all, Jim Steele '77 here....Whatsa matta you??? you
donna remember the pool at Carney Park?? I sure remember
that place! I spent a lot of summer days riding my 10-speed
from out past Pinetamare down to Carney Park from '74
through '76. It sure was fun goofing around and trying to
show off on the high dive--one of the few athletic talents I
had at the time! Couldn't tell you who all was life-guarding
then, except for Debbie Graveson. Man, did I have a crush on
her and her sister Cindy!!! I remember hanging out at the
pool (mostly on the diving boards), playing a little tennis,
and then having to ride back home all wiped out. Anyone
remember being there for the bicentennial? I think that was
one of the last weekends I spent there before coming
stateside. Man, all of those red, white, and blue clothes
(remember the tall tube socks???) Oh yes, and then how about
the prom in Pozzuoli and the after-prom trip to Ischia on
the landing craft in '76?? Great m! emories! Hey, anybody
who is interested, drop me a line and say hey! I'm planning
on being at the reunion in Ft. Lauderdale next Memorial
day--ya'll be there too, ok?james.steele@jax.ufl.edu
07/01
ok y'all, jp menese here, ....not to beat a dead Wildcat
but........about that Carney Park pool....I left in the
summer of 1972 and I know for a fact that..............there
was...... A BIG HOLE in the ground that was going to be the
new pool..... So what if that doesn't prove a thing, I just
wanted to have something to say about the !@#$%&@*ing
pool!!! Sure miss that fabulous 11 days over there. It went
by so fast, but we sure packed in quite a bit in such a
short time thanks to the "committee". Hopefully
Joyce,Chantelle, Page and Ed Ryan,aren't tired of hearing
thanks for everything. Other thanks to the "Web Guys",
Dan,Scott, and others I am sure I am missing. Speaking of
missing, it's no secret how much I missed having Kevin
Fetzer there, but he got a daily report so he was kept up to
date on all the happenings and various behavioral incidents.
Many others were missed and who knows, maybe one day we can
do it again....(in wheelchairs). Before I forget, some of my
current Georgia neighbors and others didn't have the chance
to exchange addresses, so anyone that wants to contact me,
please feel free to do so and we can finish the
"discussions" that we started, but always seemed to be
interrupted by some wonderful distraction, like my pizza and
Nastro Azzuro showing up, or some view of Vesuvio that could
not be ignored. Who knows maybe even a crisis with one of
the Cartee Clan. Kids missing in Pompeii, etc.....or
possibly someone needing to hang their head overboard on the
"gentle" ride to Capri. Ahhh, the fun things we shall
remember.... Stewart Williams --the "trooper" award for
going the whole time without his baggage and never seeming
to be distressed. An example that I sure could learn from,
because if it were me, there would have been an
international incident with that airline... to seeing Gerry
Devito.. a real treat for me to tell him how my typing paid
the rent until I became a wealthy actor.... to Paul and
Melissa LeBlue for taking another ride up Manzoni, so Louie
and I could see Forrest Sherman. to Tom and Kathy Ross for
introducing us to Fortunato and Tony so that we had a
friendly hangout with great food, and a lovely last night
there with Louie, Jennifer. to the great day at Carney Park,
(for the younger alumni, that showed up)...shooting a few
hoops, hitting the "general store", seeing the Crater
Cantina, (ugh)....Snack Bar seems to have more of a
nostalgic feel to it..... our "escorted" march across
Afsouth to BLDG L, and the feel of some 30 years came
flooding back.... our terrific bus driver from Afsouth who
physically "moved" a car blocking passage back to the
hotel.. and special thanks to Louie for his support with my
special "mission" to Vesuvio... it's not possible to mention
everyone or fair to take up any more space, but please know
that everyone of you has a special place in my memory of
that week. I think this is long enough, don't you Dan?.
Needless to say, it was a week of incredible nostalgia and
memories. I felt I had tears in my eyes the whole time
because I was so moved. I will admit this now,...when my
first pizza marguerita showed up, I literally had tears in
my eyes. I couldn't believe I had finally returned after 23
years since my last visit, and was sitting in Napoli with
this perfect pizza in front of me. I was fortunate enough to
spend time with a lot of you, so you all know who you are
and I thank you for the kind words and the great time we
spent. (Joyce, they really are good boys!!!) It was my
pleasure to have met all your families and enjoyed watching
them experience Napoli. It certainly looks as if all your
lives are going well, and that you have all "grown up" to be
good human beings. A relief when you think about how some of
you were back then.....no names of course Dale.....heh, heh.
Hey, Regina Woods says she remembered me as a "piccolo
diablo". I don't even remember taking her class.... I have
some pics that Philippe Mondelin has graciously offered to
post for me, so I will try to get them to him as soon as
possible. I also am sending copies to everyone that was in a
picture, so hopefully you will understand that it may take a
little time to get to everyone. There is only one
drawback,,,,on most of them I am in the picture as well. I
was of the same opinion as Joyce, that a bunch of pictures
of buildings and mountains would be better served to have
someone in it. So, I somehow ended up in most of them, (big
surprise, huh?) but not to worry, there are a lot of Louie
Cartee as well. (he's the only guy that would hang around
me, poor slob). Anyway, my best to you all, until we meet
again. jp
07/01
Anyone remember Antigone, The Miser, plays we did in
1972-73? Would love to get in touch with any of you folks.
Tom Carson, class of 1973 twbgcrsn@nexband.com
07/01
Make your reservations now for the
FSHS 2002 Tropical
70's Sun-Blast Fort Lauderdale Reunion happening over the
Memorial Day Weekend in May of 2002.
This three day weekend event has been
set up by Michelle DiMaria and Tracy Thomas. Here is the
link to the information page that has been set up for this
incredible weekend in paradise CLICK
HERE There is also information
and links guiding Wildcats to this event on the FSHS Reunion
Page CLICK
HERE For all of you 70's Wildcats
who have been looking for a reunion on the east coast, this
is it! For all of you 70's Wildcats who have wanted to
combine a Florida vacation with a Napoli reunion, this is
it! Space will be limited so do not hesitate to register for
this event. For more information about the 70's SunBlast
2002 Fort Lauderdale reunion or if you wish to volunteer to
help out in some way, contact Michelle at: mcdimaria@yahoo.com
Or Tracy Thomas at Elaintenis@aol.com
Plans and committments are worked out! Again, The target
date will be MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, May 24, 25, 26, and 27,
2002 07/01
Napol 2001 Reunion. Best vacation I've ever had. Period.
Thank you Joyce, Paige & Chantelle for the opportunity
to give my family a taste of the Italian life we all loved
as kids. Like most of you I've been to so many schools that
they all seem a blur. Forrest Sherman was different. I
remember those Years (69-72) like they were yesterday except
for maybe the Carney Park pool which wasn't there when I
left in '72. The bond we all shared is not a myth. Everyone
I met was like a long lost brother or sister. Tom Ross,
Carney Park brought back memories of us butting heads in Pop
Warner football. Thanks for the kind words, I'm proud to see
you've turned out to be a fine teacher. Also enjoyed our 10
mile hike through Pozzouli to Solfatara. JP, thanks for your
help in looking for the "lost boys" of Pompeii. It was great
hanging out with you at Pompeii, Vesuvius, Capri, the hotel
bar, Rome. My only regret is that time went by so fast.
You're in so many of my pictures that I'm going to claim you
on my taxes as a family member.Hopefully, you and Kevin and
I can hook up in the future. Cheryl, you're just how I
remember you, which is a good thing. Say hi to Gus for me.
Loved meeting the Davenport girls. Carolyn, bring your
Yankee self down to South Carolina and I'll show you where
the Civil War started plus the first submarine in history.
Built by Confederates of course. Man, I feel like I'm
writing a book, if you want to know what really happened at
the reunion, ie affairs, barroom brawls, etc. email me for
the real dirt. Louie "Buddy" Cartee, Class of '74
suthern23@aol.com
07/01
Just wanted to say the pictures are terrific, Dan, and that
the Reunion was wonderful. I had such a wonderful time, and
I am sorry I haven't made it to previous reunions -- I'll
sure try for them in the future. JP, did you tell Dan Portis
what I told you to tell him yet??? Don't forget. To all of
you who were on the trip, thanks for the memories and until
we meet again...Claudia Davenport, class of 73 (well, I
would have been anyway and should have been, but that's
another story!) One last thing: anyone know where Charlie
Edwards or Fabian Pina are these days (both class of '71 --
my brother Mark is looking for them). Claudia
Davenport 07/01
Curt Hingson (FSHS class of 65) Interested in one more
impression of Napoli 2001 Reunion? If so, here you go: Great
weather, fine accomodations, a cleaner and more colorful
Napoli, streets full of BMWs, Mercedes Benzs, Audis, Alpha
Romeos, Smarty Cars, Vespas, and yes cincuecentos, brilliant
caprian trellis flowers, fantastic bottled bevereges,
delicious light pastas and pastries taken "al fresco" (at
least 3 times daily), a comfortable schedule (thanks to the
three coordinators), affordable mediterranean pottery ("we
ship anywhere"), divinely inspired Limoncello (Liquori di
Limoni), and an atmosphere of brotherhood amongst thw
attendees which made it possible for all to instantly
connect, no matter how long the separation. Here's to a
great experience, renewed acquaintances, and a personal
highlight of the year for me! Kudos to Page, Joyce, and
Shantelle. hing430@aol.com
07/01
Hi all, this is Josie Waller, class of 74. Dan, I've got to
thank you for the great pictures of the reunion. All of
those who went to the reunion have written so much and I
have now seen so many pictures that I feel I was there with
you all. Would have liked to have gone along, but felt
guilty going by myself when I knew the entire family would
like to come along, so didn't do it for myself. Oh well!!
For those of you who did go, please keep the messages
coming. My brother, Stewart, was also in Naples in June with
his family and says that the Bagnoli steel mill is no longer
a steel mill but kind of a marina! He also tried to go down
to the cove, but said that it is now closed off. Did anyone
else try to go to the cove, a great place to skip school
since it was right on Posilipo? Evidently, much work to
clean up that area has been done, and it is now kind of a
ritzy area. This is getting too long, but again thank you
all for the memories, keep them coming! Jo azukas@ieee.org07/01
Thanks so much for posting these pics. Even though I went to
FSHS from 1968-1970 and would have graduated in '71 I still
recognized the sights. Every day you guys were there I was
with you in spirit. Melody Gore Dodd melodydodd@hotmail.com
07/01
I'm back from the trip from the homecoming in Wichita. It
was very hot and dry. The temperature were ranging around
100 to 105 degree for the weekend. Most of the younger
classmate in 80's were there and me Big Rog the legend of
the late 70'. The amount of schools being represented was
about 500. Then there were teachers from the DoDDS having
there reunuion also. There were trail walks everyday and at
night they had karaoke at the bar. While on the trail walk
we went to see the area, where the ground breaking
ceremonies that would take place on saturday afternoon in
the heat. Friday and Saturday night there were nice meals
and music to dance and socialized afterward. This year
Frankfurt high did not win the most people event. This time
it was Berlin High. Saturday night dinner we celebrate Glen
Galo birthday. One of our old teacher that show up was Gerry
DeVito the drama teacher. I was telling some students about
the upcoming reunion that are plan for Vegas in October and
one for memorial weekend for next year. Dan if you want
pictures form the Homecoming in Wichita e-mail Belina
Barrett HB5901@aol.com. "This is The Baddest Dude" signing
off. Big Rog RoJo1erols.com 07/01
Thank-you for all of the wonderful photos and memories of
your reunion home to Naples. I wish I could have been there.
I had tears and floods of nostalgia when I read your stories
of your trip and saw the photographs. Please post a photo of
Signora Regina Woods! How about doing a biography of her in
honor of her for the archives in Wichita, Kansas? Anyone
planning another reunion in Naples in another five or so
years? Let us know. I was thinking to go back in a few years
for the first time. Now I see that going back with friends
and others who had similar experiences makes the trip more
meaningful and more important. Thank-you again to all who
posted photos and memories. Keep them coming! 07/01
Hello. This is Tawnya (Michie) from the class of 1983. I'm
posting a request from a friend of mine - Corinne (Bunn)
from the class of 1985. She's looking for Stephanie Mendiola
who was I think also in the class of 1985. Stephanie was a
very talented gymnast. She had an older brother named Ron
and an older sister named Charlene. If you can help me
locate the Mendiola family, please email me at
tmkpk@earthlink.net
Thank-you!07/01
Wow folks, You have been proliferous writers since we got
back from Napoli. Tom Ross (74) Here again. JP what do you
mean Buddy was the only one who was willing to hang out with
you. We were all clamoring to do just that. Knock off that
poor self image thing that all actors have and know that you
have come into your own. Besides, if I could say that I had
Buddy Cartee walking by my side as often as you did, then I
must truly be a wonderful man. A Kinder Southern Soul than
Buddy probably could not be found.. I long for the day JP
when you will be acting on the stage of the Guthrie Theatre
and I will have to pay big money for my wife and I to see
you. What I find most exciting was to see what wonderful
people you have all turned into. Paige, I am really serious
about 5 more years. I've got the bug now. Besides, I need to
go back and find the Cameo of the cat that we lost before we
returned home. It was a gift for my mom and I returned empty
handed and yes I did toss a coin into! the fountian in Rome
and it worked 3 other times. Now that I know that my
Napolitan is passible and I can travel anywhere around the
city, I might as well. I am currently looking for a vespa
like scooter to ride around Minneapolis, but I've gotta
figure a way to put Minnesota Ski's on it or it'll only be
useful a few months. Kathy and I loved the vespa we rented
on Ischcia and I am researching every way possible to get
one. Anyone out there who would return to Naples in a Moment
if they didn't have to be responsible anymore? I never had
more fun in my life as this summers reunion. Kevin, I
couldn't believe you weren't there. We had so much fun.
Pompei was nothing less than stunning the second time around
and the Italian people are every bit as beautiful as I
remembered them. Come to think of it... now that the italian
girls dress in something other than black mourning
dresses... come to think of it... what they dress in now is
down right sexy...Yep...That part has changed hasn't it
Buddy...Just kidding folks, I am happily married and so is
Buddy. Would you believe it, I lost 13 pounds walking around
Napoli. It was not only FUN, it was HEALTHY and I think it's
the first time I've used those two words in the same
sentance since high school. A special word to the Leave
ladies, Wow! I can hardly believe it. What wonderful people
you have become. Before you were just girls, maybe, I
finally grew up. Jon Simms, so many of you wonderful Alumni
live in the south, I almost wish I did, but I wouldn't know
how to fish when I can't walk out on the ice and put up my
ice house. And I wouldn't know what to do with my long
underwear, battery heated socks and my $75 Canadian boots
gaurnteed to keep you toasty to 45 degrees below Zero. By
the way Jon I think that woman has her eye on you. -) What a
sweet-heart too. Folks, I can't believe the reunion is over,
It was great to see you all. Thanks for the gift of
yourselves Tomtomross@emily.net
07/01
I ATTENDED FSHS IN1965 ALBERT CAPECCHI BUFFALO NY
07/01
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