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03/19/09

Permalink 08:14:25 am, by B. Donovan Email , 90 words   English (US)
Categories: Announcements [A], Folklore, Alumni News

It Was 40 Years Ago Today

This may be interesting to some people, so I'd thought I would highlight it here. My brother Alan has been writing a Blog about the year 1969, and I just found it last night. It combines news and events of the year with some personal recollections. I'm… more »

11/11/08

Permalink 09:29:12 am, by B. Donovan Email , 613 words   English (US)
Categories: Folklore

Shattered

When I was in Ontario Elementary, around 1965 or so, new windows were installed. Not exactly a big event, but I remember distinctly it being mentioned that these new windows were "shatterproof". Since these windows were something like 8 feet high, flyi… more »

03/31/07

Permalink 02:56:37 pm, by B. Donovan Email , 202 words   English (US)
Categories: Folklore

Senior Trip

Recently I attended a mandatory meeting for parents of students going on the senior trip. During the usual discussion of students doing bad things and being sent home early, one of the parents who was in the Class of 1977 claimed the record for the most… more »

01/29/07

Permalink 07:07:03 pm, by B. Donovan Email , 654 words   English (US)
Categories: Folklore

The Streaker

I suppose many of you have heard about the Wayne Central streaker at one time or another. If you weren't from the era, I'm not sure whether the details ever make it through. If you were born after 1976 or so, you may not know what a streaker is, thoug… more »

01/20/07

Permalink 09:44:46 pm, by B. Donovan Email , 479 words   English (US)
Categories: Folklore

Brush With Greatness

I don't know if you remember the old David Letterman bit "Brush With Greatness" or not, I haven't seen it on the show in a long time, but the premise was audience members would recount encounters with celebrities. I'm not sure if Wayne Central has any b… more »

01/01/07

Permalink 02:50:32 pm, by B. Donovan Email , 626 words   English (US)
Categories: Folklore

The Jack Davis Rule

The Yearbook Picture of the Week for last week included Jack Davis (on right), and it reminded me of an event that Jack was involved in. If you go to a high school basketball game these days, there is an announcement that is read before each game at e… more »