Frank L Ashley High School

Links: History, science, tv/ on computer.

2012-03-03T13:49:05-04:00

James Burke PBS history series can be viewed online at: www.documentaryheaven.com Popular Science magazine has really good site, new technology, pictures, research- especially medicine and health developments. www.popsco.com Search www.youtube.com for "Senior Moments" song..... senior got his Rogaine and Viagra confused, listen to learn results. Follow my Mummers groups here: www.stringbandarchives.com or search 2012 Mummers on www.phl17.com The Woodland String Band won 1st Prize this year....first time ever. Watch their videos. Our Durning String Band theme with race cars was very unique, as always. Check out the Pit Crew. I just returned from the Mummers "Show of Shows" in Atlantic City. Boardwalk Hall. Try to see the Philadelphia New Years parade in person or not on really good "Live Streaming video" by channel wphl17 Philadelphia... www.phl17.com Durning String Band also has a CD for $10 which is really good. "Scrap Iron" is my favorite. And "Moonlight Serenade" is amazing performance you should not miss. Happing surfing the net. Join the group I send links. just ask... rdrocket@bellsouth.net Dan

RE: 50th Reunion

2010-10-29T07:30:44-04:00

I think Doris is down there trying to recruit some cheap labor to work as a committee for our next reunion. We're all wore plum out and we need some relief. Se hablo espanol???

Buenos dias Senor!

Jim

RE: 50th Reunion

2010-10-25T13:41:29-04:00

Doris deserves a vacation but why Mexico. I spent 5 months working in Juarez and am so glad I am not down there now. I am sure Doris is in a better place than Juarez but it is still Mexico.

Mack

RE: 50th Reunion

2010-10-24T19:02:19-04:00

Mack,

I absolutely know this was the very best one. All of you on the committee outdid yourselves..I loved every minute of it and thank all of you for your hard work.

Doris is currently in Cabo, Mexico with Daisy, enjoying drinks and the beach....Ahhhhh.

Hugs,

Betti

RE: 50th Reunion

2010-10-24T16:13:07-04:00

I don't know what Doris is going to do with her time now. She ate, breathed, and slept this reunion 24/7 for a year.

Now she does not have to worry if Linwood restaurant is going to show up for the Friday night cook out or about what the decorations will look like.

It was a lot of work but in my opinion it was more fun than work, just getting to see all of the committee members each month at our meetings and also going to lunch together at Linwood restaurant.

This reunion is going to be hard to beat. I don't have a clue as to what we can come up with in 5 years to beat #50.

I look forward to seeing all of the same classmates plus hopefully some that did not make this one in 2015.

Mack Spurrier

Sorry I couldn't make it!

2010-10-19T06:05:40-04:00

I was not able to attend, but really missed seeing everyone and have so enjoyed this web page and catching up with several classmates this last year. We had a wonderful wedding (son Tucker and Roxanne) Saturday with a lot of things going on in the last few weeks, so that had to come first of course. Can't wait to see the reunion pictures. I am determined to make the next reunion and have instructed our oldest son that he is to elope if he decides to get married about that time! Thanks to the committee for the hard work. Scotty

RE: Yes, it was good!/Reply JM

2010-10-16T16:20:21-04:00

Hey Larry! Thanks for the compliment. It was a lot of work, but being there and seeing our classmates enjoying our efforts made it a joy! There is nothing like being with long time friends and reminiscing over days gone by, but long remembered!

Johnny is in Texas visiting his Grands. He will be gone for three weeks but will get the web site fired up again with pictures taken at the reunion. Weplan to keep the site open, possibly up to the next reunion.

It was good seeing you. Please do use our web site and we encourage ithers to do the same!

Jim Mauney

RE: Yes, it was good!

2010-10-16T08:59:53-04:00

Many thanks to the committee for the hardwork that they did and the results were a great and fantastic class reunion. It was great to see all my friends once again. It seemed that we

were once again back at school. I will always cherish this time spent with all of you.

A note to John Parker--this web site is outstanding. I visit it often to see whats up with everyone. John, keep up the good work.

Cary Grant

RE: Yes, it was good!

2010-10-14T13:00:00-04:00

As they say on sports message boards,

Well said, Jim. I echo your words.

John

Yes, it was good!

2010-10-14T07:30:58-04:00

As a member of the planning committee, I can't believe that our 50th Golden Anniversary Reunion has come and gone! The 12 months of planning and many hours of concern have passed and we of the committee have been well paid through all of the glowing comments from our fellow classmates and guests as well as the personal enjoyment of a wonderful weekend! I am so proud that we broke all past records for attendance by classmates and for the total attendance. Thank you so much for your comments regarding the reunion! I truly believe that we all have matured to the point that we are more relaxed and appreciate our past memories more than we ever have. The success of this reunion was possible due to the dedicated effort of all the committee and it's success can be shared by all of the group. My wife and I personally had a ball and we hope that you did as well!

The Friday night "meet and greet" was very relaxed and fun. It gave us a chance to get re-aquainted and set the tone for the entire weekend. The Saturday breakfast and memorial service was awesome! I still get cold chills relating it to others that weren't there. Saturday night was special in that we were able to be together, have good food and enjoy some "old fashioned fun" together. It was so good to have over 140 of our classmates together for all or most of three major events.

You can do yourself and the committee a great service by letting any classmates who did not attend the reunion know what a great time they missed. Unfortunately, we still have many classmates who rarely or have never attended our reunions. As one who has never missed a reunion, I cannot believe that they have no interest. Please let them know what they missed. I think we were truly blessed to have such a close group in the class of 1960. Many classes do not have the success that we have enjoyed or they simply do not have reunions at all. Please let us know what you liked or even what you did not like. These reunions are for you and we want any future reunions to reflect your ideas, wishes and suggestions. Please use this web site to communicate over the coming days and to stay in touch with your friends and classmates.

Thanks again for your friendship and for your love of life as a member of the AHS Class of 1960. Go Greenwave!!!

Jimmy Mauney

50th Reunion

2010-10-12T20:15:17-04:00

It was absolutely the best one yet....

The committee really worked so hard to make it a wonderful two days. Thank you so much!

I am sure by now you are wondering how in the world the year went by so quickly, then, in a flash the reunion is over. You have your lives back.

For those of you who weren't able to join us, please, please try for the next one in 2015.

It is worth every minute of your time.

THANKS AGAIN TO THE COMMITTEE!!!

I loved being there.

Betti Smith Krapfl

Philosophy, or Pleasures therein

2010-08-25T14:20:22-04:00

I recall fifth period English class with Miss T and the time we spent in a paperback book called Pleasures in Philosophy by Will Durant.

Man needs more insight to maintain peace of mind in today's world.

Other noteworthy accomplishments by this author is The History of Civilization by Will Durant which is a twelve volume series. You will note that this author always gives you the "reason" for why things happened as they did in history.

Happy reading.

Dan Rockett

RE: Frank L Ashley Band Members

2010-03-29T15:59:07-04:00

Thanks for writing. I played in the NC State University band for three years,

Envolved with The Durning String Band of Philadelphia area since 2007 non-playing.

see www.mummers.com/stringbands

or www.youtube.com/durningstringband may have to retype this / these links.

I struggle to make it day to day financially these days.

Wish I had remainded in New Zealand where I worked for about six months in 1966.

Keep up communications.

Dan Rockett

RE: Frank L Ashley Band Members

2010-03-27T06:04:51-04:00

Hey Dan. Band was my favorite subject and Mr. Mac was my favorite teacher. I wanted to play all the instruments and remember switching instruments with someone while we marched in a Christmas parade somewhere-probably percussion since I really wanted to play drums! He wanted me to play that big sax that was too heavy to lift, but that was the only one I didn't want to play. He even assigned an older boy to carry it for me. Learning to play the fiddle (violin) is still on my list of things to do. Mr. Mac would take several of us to orchestra concerts in Charlotte, where he played the violin. He was very protective of those of us in 8th grade who were allowed to go with the high school band on trips, and made us sit in the seat right behind him on the bus. Linda Bernard and I were accidently 'left' in Raleigh one year when the bus moved on to Greensboro (?). I don't remember being especially worried about it...we figured out what to do and caught up with the band. (My how times have changed!) I played in the UNC-G band/orchestra for a short while, but the music was very hard and I didn't have time for the practice it would have taken.

Frank L Ashley Band Members

2010-03-12T15:51:25-04:00

Calling all Ashley band members to tune up and sign up and present memories both new

and old (or rather nostalgic?) that the finest high school band of the time will be recalled.

Dan Rockett

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2010-01-16T18:20:57-04:00

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Beautiful children & grandchildren

2010-01-05T15:38:06-04:00

I know we have a small sample but it is amazing that we should have such beautiful children & grandchildren. Somewhere in our youth & childhood, we must have done something right.

Article

2009-12-09T12:26:29-04:00

The Charlotte Observer of Dec 8th had a front page article about the music originating in Gastonia during the 20's & 30's. Here is a link to it:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/165/story/1095478.html

Reid Summey is mentioned in the article. He was my uncle. He moved to Richmond & played in The Old Dominion Barn Dance show for many years.

If you click on "Listen to clips" you will be taken to the Old Hat Records web site where you can hear clips of 24 songs. To go there directly, use this link http://www.oldhatrecords.com/cd1007.html#songs