Steve Carlson

Peg,

    Do we need money to purchase more storage on here??

Steve Carlson

I have someone at the Genealogical Society who is doing a special project on Woodside School. We are looking for memorabelia from the school. especially photos from late 20's and early 30's. please contact me at stevencarlson43@yahoo.com

Steve Carlson

Go Wildcats! Newark beat Zanesville Wednesday in a hard fought game. One Newark player required stitches above his eye. Beating Zanesville is almost as good as beating Michigan. On second thought, it's better. Newark will play Dresden Tri-Valley on Saturday for the Central District championship.

On a different note, the metamorphis of the Grill on 21st continues.It will soon reopen as a Bag of Nails restaurant. BON is a Columbus chain with 12 of their 15 restaurants in the Columbus area. """"Never been to one, but my brother says they are good. Specialty is fish and chips.It appears to be mostly simple seafood: fish, shrimp, crab cakes, etc. They do have a strip steak on the menu though.  Still don't know what was wrong with the old grill?? They had decent steak, great ribs and good bar food. Oh well, they didn't ask me.

Paula McAdow (Christian)

If memory serves me well, Zanesville was "our" big rival when we were in school.

Is it still?

Could someone please post about the music department as that was my place at NHS.

Blessings all:)

Bonnie Bibart (Mendenhall)

The NHS girls basketball team is in the FINAL FOUR this Friday at 8:00 in Columbus. Is anyone going?

Mike Kelley

How about them 2015 OCC-OHIO DIV. CHAMPS NEWARK WILDCATS winning the DISTRICT TITLE. This is the 23 district title. Newark Basketball Proud !!!!! Go Wildcats Go.

Monica Blackson (Stephenson)

GO  CATS!

Steve Carlson

Congratulations Newark Wildcats  The boys team won the district and is moving on tothe regional.  Not to be outdone the girls team won their first ever regional title and is going to the state semi-final. Wouldn't it be great if Mr Beadle could give them both a GO NEWARK cheer. I'm sure he's with them in spirit. Often wondered how the girls of 68 would have done if they had organized sports with paid coaches. Also a special congratulations to Kym Royster for being named division 1 co-player of the year. GO WILDCATSWe are proudof you.

Steve Carlson

First let me respond to my long time friend from the First Methodist Church, Paula Christian. I also spent time in the music building. I was in the concert choir for 3 years. Someone must have heard you because there was a nice article in Wednesday's paper.The choral department is directed by Mike and Kim Wigglesworth. Don't know but assume they are married. There are currently 4 groups: the concert choir, the girls concert chorale, the girls freshmen chorus, and some sort of boys chorus. They recently competed at Granville in a district contest and did well. They have received an invite to the State Choir finals in Massilon on April 24, 2015. Not sure which are going. Think it will be the concert choir and maybe the girls concert chorale. The 50th annual Spring Choral Concert is scheduled for May 15, 2015. Don't know any other details.

Now back to sports. I forgot to mention that Kym Royster, "Newark's 6 foot 2 senior forward has signed a letter of intent to play for Indiana University. We should be able to watch her play at the next level. My wish has been granted. Tim Mercer now does a Mr Beadle Cheer. Even to the point of matching the coat and tie. Newark Boys were outsized in their regional loss to Westerville. Still a great season, 21 and 6 with a district title.  There is no shame to your game this year. The girls play tonight in the state semi-final. It will be carried on WCLT AM.  Still have the Buckeyes who won yesterday and will play Arizona Saturday.

Steve Carlson

One more quick note. Those of you that live out of town. "You may be able to get WCLT AM on line. Not sure of time but think 8 o'clock.

Paula McAdow (Christian)

Thanks Steve for letting me know about the music dept.  I was hoping that a musical was coming up.

My main remembrance of Mr. Beadle was his "teaching" us how to recite the Pledge of allegiance.  He was very insistent on "one nation under God" being a phrase without a break.  

His enthusiasm  as I look back was extrodinary.  

On a sad note, I saw that my junior teacher passed away.  Mrs. Schmitt worked very hard with this student.  I remember the types of paragraphs we were taught, the oral book report, all the Shakespeare, etc.

Gale Cady (Williams)

For those wanting to follow the NHS and Newark middle school choirs, here are some links to events and videos:

1. Last year's Spring Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqSl1AWa-wM#t=134

2. NHS Choirs booster support page on Facebook: http://newarkchoirs.weebly.com/

3. NHS Choir Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewarkChoirBoosters/

4. Highlights from Spring Concert 2013 (my daughter Rachel is in the long pale pink gown with long dark hair and sideswept bangs, to our left in most numbers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRzC6_zW0Ec

5. Fall Concert 2012 (the high school was under the wrecking ball; this is at the Midland Theatre): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ipR1xbhT8

6. (in the opening number, Praise God's Holy Name Hallelujah, Rachel is in the second row, fourth from right)

7. Also, the Newark City Schools has a wonderful Public Relations Coordinator in Seth Roy; there is a website http://www.newarkcity.k12.oh.us/

8. a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NewarkCitySchools

9. and several Twitter pages you can follow to keep up on things:
10. @NewarkWildcats
11. https://twitter.com/Newark_Schoolshttps://twitter.com/Newark_Schools

Paula McAdow (Christian)

Thanks Gale for all the websites.

I will be looking through them now.

David Fredrick Smith

Without sports how do we ever get through winter?

Steve Carlson

All done. The Buckeye Ladys Lost and now all my teams are done. What to do?? I don't like the NBA, Don't understand hockey and baseball doesn't start for two weeks. Maybe I can clean those horrible closets.  Retirement is rough. I do have the falcons on the state office tower to watch. They have laid 3 eggs so far. Go to Columbusfalconcam and click live feed

Anyway thanks Newark High boys and girls basketball. You had a great season. Newark is very proud of you.

Paula McAdow (Christian)

I live near Kentucky and West Virginia.

So I am going to hope that West Virginia does the unthinkable and beats Kentucky :)

Larry Wilson

Just saw the obituary for Sue (Hull) Frankenberry.  Our prayers are with Kris and his family.  May she rest in peace.

Gale Cady (Williams)

Such very sad news today to see that Sue (Hull) Frankenberry died. Such a sweet, lovely, pretty, kind person she was. Thinking very much of her family as they go through losing her. My deepest sympathy. 

Mary Ellen Jackson (Guiler)

For any of you who remember my brother Ray, class of 1966. Ray passed away last evening, May 12, 2015, after about a 3 year fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He had just turned 67. Rest in peace, bro.

Gilbert Kerns

My deepest condolences to your family Mary Ellen.  May your Faith bring healing and peace to all who knew and cared for him. 

Peggy Gartner (Dunlap)

Mary Ellen,

I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and always.

Peggy

Larry Wilson

Mary Ellen,

I remember Ray - a really nice guy.  May he rest in peace, freed now of his cancer.  Our prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Ellen Jackson (Guiler)

Thanks Gilbert, Peg, and Larry for you kind thoughts and your prayers. I do appreciate it!

Linda K Miller (Brucker)

Mary Ellen, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Ray. So young, so young...Blessings to you and your family. Linda Miller Brucker

Mike Kelley

We lost another member of the class of 68. It is sad to inform eveyone of the passing of Gary Luzio. I knew him since the Wilson JHS days and was good friends with his brother Jon.