May 15, 2012

Reunion Scoop

Yes, you got a "B" - as in Beach Boys, whose 1964 tune "I Get Around" garnered 45% of the votes as “Most Representative” of your years at Empehi. 


“Louie, Louie” by the Kingsmen ranked second with a slightly alarming 31% of the votes, although our concerns were alleviated by the mere 2% earned by “Purple Haze.”  In between were “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by the Temptations (14%) and “Like a Rolling Stone,” Bob Dylan’s 1965 anthem  with 8% of the votes.  


Many Alums nominated other songs. You can see what other songs were nominated (and who nominated them) on the Music Page of our website at morganparkhigh.com.


And speaking of getting a "B," this week's Poll has to do with some of the teachers from our time at Morgan Park High School that we plan to invite to Saturday's function at the Tinley Park Convention Center.  Please go to the Poll Page and vote for the teacher who sparks the best/worst memories in you.  


After you vote, if the spirit moves you, go to the Jokes/Stories page and share that memorable moment -- good or bad.  And, by all means, please go to the Donations Page and kick in a little something to help defray the cost of feeding these great teachers.  We’ll be polling you about six more teachers next time around, so feel free to vote in each poll.

Check out who has added their profile at Classmates Today – and please add your profile and “Then” and “Now” pictures!  We have something fun in mind down the road regarding these profiles, and you will want to be involved.  




Limited-time Discounts on the Two Night Package are still available online or via snail mail as are separate tickets for the Friday night mixer and Saturday night dinner events.  Rooms at the Tinley Park Holiday Inn at our special discounted rate are going fast, so make your reservations today. (See the Travelers Page at morganparkhigh.com for details.


We are looking forward to seeing you again, August 3-5, 2012.  If you have questions or comments, please send them to morganparkhigh@gmail.com or leave a voice mail message at                                    312 857 6764                  . 




May 14, 2012

Horse Thief Hollow

A new restaurant is on the horizon for Western Avenue in Beverly.


Horse Thief Hollow will be opened by Beverly native Neil Byers and is scheduled to welcome its first customers this fall at 10426 S. Western Ave., in space currently occupied by Chatham Rug, a longtime family business.


The name of the restaurant has roots in local history. It recalls a densely wooded area of the 1850s in the vicinity of 108th Place between Longwood Drive and Hoyne Avenue. The hollow was allegedly a place where horse thieves from Missouri hung out in seclusion before selling their horses miles away in Chicago.


Thanks to Nan Brennan MPHS for sending.


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May 12, 2012

May 11, 2012

Chess Club


The 1965 MPHS Chess Club.


Any chess players out there who would like to play?


chess.com is a free on line chess program.  Anyone who would like a friendly game of chess sign in and look for me. I play under my name craighullinger


See you on line.


May 10, 2012

Results of Song Poll

We conducted a Poll on our Web Site morganparkhigh.com on the Poll Page on which song best represents your years at Morgan Park High School The results are:

Louie Louie - The Kingsmen 1963             31 %
I Get Around - Beach Boys 1964              45 %
Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan 1965 8 %
Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Temptations 196614 %
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix 1967 2 %




Songs Submitted by Email

"Under the Boardwalk" by the Drifters.  Bruce Grant Stitt (65)

"Cherish" by the Association (1966) John Wason

"Groovin" by the Young Rascals (1967) John Wason

"Linda"....by Jan and Dean  Linda Lou Larson

"Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones  Ron and Carol Hill

I'm Looking at the World Through Rose-Colored Glasses, By Frank Sinatra. Marie

“Psycho”(original soundtrack) - Bernard Herrmann '61   Carl Sackis

 "Blowin in the Wind"  Peter, Paul and Mary    Sandy Schuessler Wright

"Take Good Care of My Baby"  Cherie Mulder

"It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To" Cherie Mulder

"Rubber Ball" Cherie Mulder

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" Cherie Mulder

"The Night Has Thousand Eyes" Cherie Mulder

"Big Girls Don't Cry" Cherie Mulder

"Donna"Cherie Mulder

"But Will You Love Me Tomorrow" Cherie Mulder

"Rockin' Robin"???? Cherie Mulder

Any song from early albums by Johnny Mathis,The Lettermen, or
Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons Cherie Mulder
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would like to vote for Peter, Paul and Mary and "Blowin in the Wind" Sandy Schuessler Wright
Psycho(original soundtrack) - Bernard Herrmann '61

"It is one of the penalties of advancing years to find one's surroundings haunted by the spectres of the passed away, to tread everywhere on the tombstone of some dear friend, and, briefly, to see one's world --- the only world known to man --- lapsing into ruin."

Sir Richard Burton

Carl Sackis

I would have to say NONE OF THESE to the songs listed for us to choose from. But here are the lyrics to one that identifies me in the '60's at Empehi:

I'M LOOKING AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES,
sung by Frank Sinatra. (J. Steiger, T. Malie)
[Recorded October 3, 1962, Los Angeles]

Looking at the world through rose colored glasses,
Everything is rosy now.
Looking at the world and everything that passes,
Seems of rosy hue somehow.
Why do I feel surprise, don't wink your eyes,
Needn't guess I'll confess, certain someone just said yes.
In a bungalow all covered with roses, I will settle down I vow,
That's why I'm looking at the world through rose colored glasses,
Everything is rosy now.
Oh yes, I'm looking at the world through rose colored glasses,
Everything is rosy now.
Yes, everything is rosy now.
Marie '67

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Ron and Carol Hill ronandcarolh@yahoo.com
               
"Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones
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C'mon, doodz. Let's not forget "Cherish" by the Association (1966), and "Groovin" by the Young Rascals (1967).

John Wason
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"Linda"....by Jan and Dean !!!! of course!!!!!!

lindaloularson.....
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would say "Under the Boardwalk" by the Drifters.

Bruce Grant Stitt (65)
Dr. B. Grant Stitt, Professor
Department of Criminal Justice
University of Nevada, Reno