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THIS IS SURRATTS FOUNDATION E-NOTICE 2011-8 OF AUGUST 1, 2011
Hello Hornets:
Here are some items that might be of interest:
1. 2011 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN OFF TO A RECORD START!
As we previously reported, in the hope of having the Foundation's
most successful annual campaign to date, the Foundation Board
decided to commence this year's campaign in June, rather than the
traditional September.
We're hoping that many of you who might have been inspired to
contribute in the past, but have not done so, might consider making
a contribution to this year's campaign.
As previously noted, we would have an absolutely off-the-charts
campaign if each of our e-Notice readers would go to the web site at
www.surrattsville.org and
make a credit card or PayPal donation of just $5! (Just look
for the "Donate" button at the bottom right of the home page.)
And of course contributions are welcome by mail, and a donor form is
pasted below.
Remember: the Foundation has no overhead, so every
contribution dollar goes directly to supporting the great kids at
Surratts. And no contribution is too small (or too large) to
make a difference.
(Of course, the Foundation does not share any information about its
donors -- or its e-Notice subscribers -- with anyone for any
purpose, nor does the Foundation do any solicitations of any kind
other than these e-Notice announcements about these annual
campaigns.)
Many thanks to the remarkably long list of generous early donors
listed below, and thanks to all of our readers for considering
participating in this year's very special annual campaign!
2. MORE MARY SURRATT ITEMS.
We received this interesting item from Sheila Carlson (71): "I
recall from my 8th grade Surrattsville Junior High history class
(can't remember my teacher's name) that the name Clinton came from
someone's horse. I have no idea if this is true. But,
this is a little tidbit that I retained in the recesses of my
failing memory. The name Surrattsville had to be changed, and
whoever was making the decision couldn't come up with a name, so he
decided to use his horse's name. After reading your story
about Surrattsville being renamed Robeystown, I have my doubts as to
this being where the name Clinton really came from. Sheila"
[Ed note: We'd love to have any info on the real answer to
that enduring mystery!]
3. … AND SPEAKING OF U.S. HISTORY.
With all of the attention recently focused on the Mary Surratt
story, many of us have been reminded of the inspired U.S. history
instruction we received at Surrattsville from teachers like Leonard
"Dutch" Anderson. Elizabeth Lee Gleisberg May (78) recently
emailed us to send along Dutch's new contact information, reporting
that Dutch doesn't use email but wouldn't mind us publishing his "20th
century style " contact info, and that he'd be delighted to hear
from any of his many friends in the Surrattsville community.
That new info is as follows: Leonard Anderson, Sunrise of
Alexandria, 3520 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703-370-9192.
4. FOUNDATION FACEBOOK PRESENCE CONTINUES TO GROW.
The Foundation's Facebook Group – called "Surrattsville Alumni" –
continues to grow, and now has over 1220 members. This is a
great, and free, way for folks to stay in touch. Similarly,
the Class-specific Facebook Groups – that have names like
"Surrattsville 1969," "Surrattsville 1971," "Surrattsville
1973" and the like continue to grow.
Please consider joining the Surrattsville Alumni Group, and your
own Class-specific Group, to get the latest news on alumni events.
5. BOOMERANGS ON E-BAY.
For those seeking Surrattsville yearbooks, Gerda Parr (68) reports
that a number currently are available for sale on eBay, and can be
found by searching for the word Surrattsville.
6. 61 BOOMERANG STILL UP FOR "AUCTION".
And, speaking of Boomerangs, as previously reported, Susan Loweth
Melton (63) kindly donated her "gently used" 61 Boomerang to the
Foundation as a fund-raising object. Unlike our new bulk
copies of yearbooks from certain years (see below), because this
Boomerang is a truly priceless treasure from an older year – the
first in the "New School" building – we are auctioning it off to the
highest bidder. Please send me an email at
hsmith@smithdowney.com if
you'd like to put in a bid on this extraordinary piece of SHS
history.
[Ed Note: Susan is hoping that her donation might inspire
others to donate to the Foundation their under-used
freshman/sophomore/junior yearbooks for similar fund raisers.]
The Foundation has a limited supply of yearbooks from 1991, 1999,
2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006. If you'd like one of these
yearbooks (which are available for $15 including shipping and
handling), please send me an email to
hsmith@smithdowney.com.
7. ALL CLASSES/FACULTY/STAFF DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE.
Thanks to the herculean work of Pat Becker Oles (71), the
Foundation's 2000 Alumni/Faculty/Staff Directory has been updated
for 2010, and now includes fascinating "what I'm up to" paragraphs
from those who submitted directory information. If you would
like a copy of the Directory, send a $20 check payable to the
Foundation to: Henry Smith, One W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite
950, Towson, MD 21204.
8. "SURRATTSVILLE ALUMNI" WINDOW STICKERS AVAILABLE.
Pat Becker Oles (71) also kindly handles the Foundation's
"Surrattsville Alumni" window stickers project. Pat notes that
the stickers are not the "static cling type," that stick to
the inside of a window. Instead, they are the "stick to the
outside type," that can stick on a window or bumper, and use
"repositional adhesive" (meaning no sticky residue).
Information about purchasing the stickers can be found on the web
site at surrattsville.org.
9. CLASS OF 97 PLANS REUNION.
The Class of 97 is busy planning its 15 year reunion for mid-summer
2012. The Class has a web page at
http://shs1997reunion.blogspot.com/2011/05/shs-class-of-1997-2012-15yr-reunion.html.
Please contact Monica Crown at
monicacrown@gmail.com if
you would like information on the event or if you have any contact
info for members of the Class of 97 or their families.
10. A GREAT DAY OF GOLF FOR A GREAT CAUSE.
The Christmas in April Prince George’s County Chapter, whose
Executive Director is Mary Kucharski (76), is holding its 22nd
Annual Christmas in April Prince George’s County – Susan Denison
Mona Golf Tournament on Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Andrews
Air Force Base golf course (as made famous by the recent
Obama-Boehner golf summit!). Great player, and sponsor,
opportunities are still available. Contact Christmas in April
at 301-868-0937,
cinapg@aol.com, or
christmasinaprilpg.org for more information.
Here's hoping your August will be a relaxing and enjoyable one!
Henry Smith (71)
MANY THANKS TO
THESE DONORS TO THE 2011 CAMPAIGN!
Patricia
Becker Oles (71)
Steve Profilet (71)
Bob Marr (71)
Debbie
Cox Marr (72)
Thomas V. Mike Miller (60)
Vicky Simontacchi
Young (57)
Valerie Parker Allard (73)
Bob Freitas (70)
Linda Dorsey Blum (66)
Coach Lew Jenkins
Helen Bovbjerg
Niedung (54)
Melissa Gilcrest (69)
Henry Smith (71)
Donna
Rae Sturtevant Smith (70)
Susan Loweth Melton (63)
Judy Gordon
Mentlik (65), In memory of Gloria Grady (65), Linda Soper (65) and
my 65 "brother," Richard Gordon (65)
Patti Williams Makielski
(74), In memory of Kathy Williams Sheppard (76)
Judy Crawley
Gibson (71), In memory of Debbie Bastek (71), "a tough cookie who is
gone too soon"
Duke Coleman (53)
Carmen Gines Frotton (65),
In memory of Richard Gordon (65)
Paul Rickett
(69)
Gloria Blandford Rickett (71)
Tom and Sally Travis (72)
Lawrence Romjue (57), In memory of Lois Marie Osgood (57), "26 miles
– Santa Catalina"
Richard Grace (81), In memory of
Rhonda Nairn (81)
Mike Blair
(71)
Suzan Martz Holmquist (62)
Patrick McMenamin (71)
Vicky Simontacchi Young (57)
Lee Hessberg (68)
Lois Barrett
Hessberg (70)
Carol Fite Mothershead (65)
Larry Mothershead
(65)
Mike Boyle (69)