Amelia Leontire (White)

Antone,

There was a wonderful obituary about Mr. Felix in today's paper.  He was very involved in so many things.  I did not have him but believe he was a study hall teacher, always soft spoken and kind......even when we wanted to change seats!

Maria de Melo (Gulla)

Hi:

I was in Mr. Felix's class in the eleventh grade.  I was fluent in Portuguese, but wanted to maintain the grammar adn read literature in my native language.  He had a lot of class and a calm, efficient and interesting style.  I felt challenged to excell.  Another memory of him was that he chaperoned a field trip to the New York World's Fair, which I attended.  I asked my sister to mail me the obituary and thank you, Tony, for bringing this sad topic up so that we could say good-bye.

Rest in peace, Mr. Felix.

Edwin "Buddy" Mello

I  also  had  Mr.  Felix  when  I  was  a  senior  in  65.  I  told  him  I  had  not  spoke  it  since  I  moved  to  Idaho  in  58  and  I  wanted  to  re-learn  it.  He  stayed  on  me  too  and  pushed  me.  I  think  I  came  out  with  a  B..yes  Mr.  Felix,  Rest  In  Peace..

Claudia Aguiar (Settele)

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Felix as a patient over the last several years and

enjoyed our many conversations about his teaching career and how he enjoyed

it so.  I told him how fortunate the students were to  have had him for a teacher and mentor.

I am sure he is still sharing his skills and wisdom.  Rest in Peace my friend.

Louise Bishop

Does anyone besides me remember when someone came over the loud speaker and announced the JFK had been shot? I was in English History (the most boring class at NBHS), it was sophmore or junior year. A girl named Thelma was sitting behind me. After the announcement I could hear one of the French teachers go running from her room crying! It was a very confusing time but I cannot remember anyone in subsequent days talking about what it meant - I think it was more important than future English history lessons.

Robert Haskell

I was in Mrs Souza's english class, when school ended for the day i walked down town, what i will always remember is no one said a word, it was so quiet except for the car radios giving up dates on the presidents condition, that was so long ago

Sheila Rogers (Allen)

I was in study hall in the auditorium when Mr Gracia came over the loud speaker, I don't know why but before he started , I thought we were going to war ? Possibly because of the Bay of Pigs fiasco.I remember walking home thru downtown and it was very guiet.  When I got home , my mom was watching tv and cryng. The rest is a blur but a lot of that week was watching tv for more information.

Elaine Cowell (Robbins)

Yes, that was definitely a sad, sad day. That family seems to have gone from tragedy to tragedy. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to sit and talk with Caroline today...just heart to heart , woman to woman...

Linda Dias (Caulkins)

I was in Mr. Kroudvird's class and still remember the look on his face.  We went to our lockers and I remember the silence, no slamming lockers and yelling.

Walking down the hill to downtown was strange, just hushed whispers among us.  Some of the  people at the bottom of the hill to downtown looked up and I am sure they hadn't as yet heard the news but were looking at us since we were not "roaring" down the hill as usual.

The next couple of days were a blur, the 1st murder on television the rumors.  Seeing all the heads of the world March behind his coffin.  Little John-John and his salute.  Everything is as it was yesterday and the world was never the same after that day.  It was the day that everything seemed to go nuts going forward. 

I remember my daughter calling me when Princess Di's funeral was held and she asked me this must have been like when you were young and President Kennedy died.  I told her not even close you had to be there, since it can't be discribed.

Emma Scieszka (Cobb)

Elaine Cowell (Robbins)

Nancy Otis (Cusson)

I found it on a New bedford site....See you soon,  Nancy

Katherine Furtado (Arruda)

It was so sad to read of all of our classmates who are no longer with us.  I was shocked to read of Mary Iacoponi I always enjoyed seeing her smile in the halls and she was always so friendly.  I look forward to seeing the many that have responded that they will attend.  Life does go by so quickly and this will be a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.  I can't believe it has been 45 years I certainly don't feel 63.  The committee has done a great job of putting things together.  Every person I have run into in the last few months I have encouraged to log on to the site and that will stimulate them to consider going.  See you all at the Welcome Party.

Linda Dias (Caulkins)

For those of us that still live in New Bedford or there abouts, I hope that some of you were able to enjoy the 50's night in downtown New Bedford last Thursday night.

There were four bands, and the crowd were walking around Purchase Street like they did 45 years ago.  The only difference was that we were some what older.

The cars that were on display were the ones that traveled the roads back then.

It was a great summer night and I hadn't attended the summer 50's night in several years.

Elaine Cowell (Robbins)

Anyone else been studying the profiles to make sure you remember people and recognize them when you see them in 3 weeks? Am I crazy?!?  I`m really getting excited ! see you soon~~~

Maria de Melo (Gulla)

No.  You aren't crazy, just excited and being realistic that time has changed our features in many cases and with such busy lives, some of us haven't been in touch, so of course, I've been checking the profiles to be sure I don't insult anyone by mistaking them for someone else and stuff like that.  So, you aren't the only one, count me in.  I also check the this day in history, the birthdays and of course can't help but being sad at the growing list of those who left us too soon.

See you in a few short weeks.  Maria

Marjorie Costa (Costa)

Hi Everyone! I, too, am looking forward to seeing old friends and classmates.  I still have my class ring and will always call N.B.H.S. on the hill the real high school.  As a guidance counselor at the high school , I had to visit the administration building (the real high school) many times.  Every so often I would wander around remembering the good times we had there in particular walking around the first floor corridor during lunch time. I also liked  to walk through the auditorium  and remember that we were the first class to sit in the new seats.   Back then the girls could not wear pants and the boys could not wear jeans or have long hair.  What a great time to be a teenager.  We had so many fun activites available to us-dancing at Y and Lincoln Park , hanging out at  Lincoln Park, skating at the rink there , hanging out downtown on Thursday nights and after school.  I remember being in Mr. Markey's chemistry class when we heard the that J.F.K. had been shot.  We were all shocked and saddened by the news. The sadness permeated the whole school and you could have heard  a pin drop.  What a tramatic time for us and our country .  Who would have ever thought this could have happened.  And who could have ever thought 9/11 could have happened.  Talk about tramatic.  So much has happened over the last 45 years.  It doesn't seem possible that we are in our 60's and celebrating  a 45th class reunion.  It is sad  and surprising that we have lost so many of our classmates and as of late Mary Iacaponi who was looking forward to this reunion.  We will miss them all.  Looking through my yearbook recently brought back so many good memories. One of my favorite teachers back then was Judy Bolton who taught junior English.  I remember thinking I'd like to be like her someday.  She was so young , attractive and seemed so happy.  Well, come to find out  I became a fellow guidance counselor with her at the high school.  As a matter of fact I just had lunch with her and other retired counselors a couple of weeks ago. Lastly, I have to say the music back then was the best.  It still is my favorite era of music.  Well, I say good-by for and loof forward to seeing you all at the reunion.  God bless and be well!         Margie

Maxine Blacow (Piva)

I was so totally not interested in the reunion, gave in because Linda Caulkins was relentless in her pursuit.  I would admit that the Nostalgia bug has bitten me and I am curious, but I must  never admit it openly or the I told you so litany will never end.  If I knew where my yearbook was in that ridiculously much-too-big- for-us house, I would probably be studying it right now.

Stanley Baczek

My dear fellow classmates, 

Sandy (Gaspar) and I were so looking forward to being with you at this 45th reunion.  However, my work is such that I need to partcipate in the start of a new school year at Cedarville University....while many of you are retired, Sandy and I are still enjoying our calling. Wrie or call as you think of us.  We are with you certainly in spirit.

Missing you,

Stan Baczek

Amelia Leontire (White)

 Stan and Sandy you will be missed, but we will post pictures!

Amelia

Barbara Gadomski (Machado)

To the Great Class of 1965,

I was truly looking forward to attending our 45th Reunion but unfortunately my Mother passed and we buried her on Tuesday so I'm really not in the spirit if you know what I mean?  I hope you all have a wonderful time and post pictures and let me know what I missed. 

Take care and I hope to see everyone at the next reunion!

Barbara(Gadomski) Machado

Amelia Leontire (White)

 Dear Barbara,

Losing a mother is a terrible thing.  Just try to remember the great sadness you feel now will one day be replaced with all the very fond memories you have.

Amelia Leontire

Marjorie Costa (Costa)

Dear Sandy and Stan

I was really looking forward to seeing you both.  It's been a very long time. Maybe we'll see each other at the fiftieth.  God willing.  You will be missed tonight.  I enjoyed seeing the picture of your beautiful family.  You have been truly blessed!   Be well and  may God continue to bless you.  Margie

Marjorie Costa (Costa)

Dear Barbara,

I'm sorry to hear about your mother's passing.  It's such a  sad and difficult thing to lose a parent.   I lost my dad 14 years ago  .  So I understand how you are feeling.    God willing we'll see you at the fiftieth.   Be well and God bless. Margie

Robert Haskell

I would just like to take a moment to reflect on and outstanding event this weekend, just being able to see and talk with my friends and classmates has brought great joy into my life.  To see all of your faces and be able to spend time with you to laugh and joke about the past is priceless.  I wish to thank the reunion committee for a job so well done, you over came many hurdles to make this happen, you guies hit a home run on this one.

thanks bhaskell