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04/17/09 03:15 PM

#48

Jenny Ebert (1976)

Not long after I returned from Brasil for college I wrote this for a writing class. Hope you enjoy it.

New Year's Eve in Rio

Last night I heard singing in the Catholic churches
on the beach after midnight they chanted
within the light of a thousnad candles.

Today I go into the Tijuca forest,
enter the temple of trees, stop by a pool
and light a candle in the slow water.

After dark thousands are setting candles
in the sand. I watch the tides rise.
It turns millions of lights to thousands,
then the last one blink and die.

At noon flocks of children races
through the sand with kites.
My knees in the water I see candle stubs
brushing againt the sand. Away from shore
water beads on my skin. With the sun
in each one, I see myself, a jewel.

04/19/09 11:48 AM

#49

Dennis Rodrigues (1975)

There will be guitars, lyrics pages and lot and lots of music during our dinner at the Gol Restaurant. We will build our own playlist, based on your suggestions, and play it through the restaurant P.A. system. Pick songs that you loved to sing ‘back in the day’. Please post your song lists as posts in this Message Forum so others can be inspired too. Thanks to Kathy Chance for posting the lyrics to two songs from the class of '72 graduation above. More songs, anyone?

04/19/09 12:07 PM

#50

Dan Waters (1973)

If I were to create a soundtrack to our early years at Graded, I'd start here:

Mah Na' Mah Na' (played every morning at assembly)
Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini
Li'l Red Riding Hood
Wild Thing
Rhythm of the Rain
Green Leaves of Summer (Brothers Four)
Dominique (nique nique)
Datemi un Martello (with Rita Pavone)

And, of course, these Brazilian classics:

Quero Que Vá Tudo Pro Inferno
Meu Calhambeque
Cada Macaco No Seu Galho (Cho Chuá)
A Banda
O Realejo
Disparada
Domingo no Parque
Pare o Casamento (Wanderlea)
Acorda Maria Bonita
A Taça do Mundo é Nossa
Pra Frente Brasil

04/20/09 08:07 PM

#51

Randy Gunter (1973)

Some of the songs I remember from 72 - 73:-

We're An American Band, Grand Funk Railroad
You're So Vain, Carly Simon
Let's Get It On, Marvin Gaye
Superstition, Stevie Wonder
Shambala, Three Dog Night
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Stevie Wonder
Love Train, O'Jays
Diamond Girl, Seals and Crofts
Smoke On The Water , Deep Purple
Your Mama Don't Dance, Loggins and Messina
Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Chicago
Higher Ground, Stevie Wonder
Money, Pink Floyd
The Cisco Kid, War
Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Temptations
American Pie, Don McLean
Alone Again (Naturally), Gilbert O'Sullivan
Lean On Me, Bill Withers
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl), Looking Glass
Slippin' Into Darkness, War
A Horse With No Name, America
Nights In White Satin, Moody Blues
Back Stabbers, O'Jays
Rocket Man, Elton John
Morning Has Broken, Cat Stevens
Hold Your Head Up, Argent
You Don't Mess Around With Jim, Jim Croce
Anticipation, Carly Simon
Saturday In The Park, Chicago
School's Out, Alice Cooper
Use Me, Bill Withers
Doctor My Eyes, Jackson Browne

04/20/09 10:33 PM	#52
Lucy Miranda (Phillips) (1975) oh and we sang so much Carole King..

07/17/15 03:46 PM

#53

Victoria Fitzgerald (Cook) (1975)

I used to have a copy of the record we made of Oliver. What I'd love to see is the film. My mom made me go to ballet class the day it was shown and I never saw it!

07/17/15 08:47 PM

#54

Victoria Fitzgerald (Cook) (1975)

I used to have a copy of the record we made of Oliver. What I'd love to see is the film. My mom made me go to ballet class the day it was shown and I never saw it!

02/01/16 11:45 PM

#55

Ted Oyama (1972)

My bridge chums, Albert Reuben, Candy Hart, and Julie Jackson are all coming to Delray, and I'm so happy!

02/05/16 12:45 PM

#56

Sharon Crane (1973)

Great news Ted! Please have them fill out their profiles and survey if they haven't already. We are going to need an accurate head count for the events.

Thanks!

Sharon Crane

02/07/16 02:00 PM

#57

Chapin Gilmore (Strickland) (1977)

Lucy I still have my original Tapestry album, first album I bought when I moved to down.

02/08/16 03:01 AM

#58

Cathy Chance (Vecchiato) (1972)

Sharon and alll -- Still not sure of my plans. I still have to do California and my mom's ashes; Sophie's graduating from high school in June, then going to Cuba, then in July going to Vegas. So in the next few weeks as I continue to catch up, will be closer to knowing what the future holds. Love to all, Cathy aka Cathleen Chance Vecchiato

02/08/16 11:06 AM

#59

Kimberly Ann Conn (Dunn) (1977)

Please add me to the list for Delray Beach July 15-17, Class of 1977.

02/09/16 08:22 AM

#60

Sharon Crane (1973)

Cathleen, sounds like you're going to be busy. Hope you can find time to fit us in! Would love to see you!

02/09/16 08:34 AM

#61

Michele A Hubby (Moura) (1974)

Sharon & Jimmy, I am still hoping to be able to come to the reunion, though Ii won't be able to be as involved as I had hoped. You may have seen Facebook posts about my husband, Rubinho, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, as well as cardiomyopathy. We are starting treatments today with radiation 5 days a week and chemo once a week. Some of the musicians from school may remember him. He is a drummer, and was the drummer of 2 bands in Santos that played all around. The first band was Teenagers, and the 2nd band was Pop Six. We (our daughter Harmony) have also started a GoFundMe page. Rubinho was supposed to be doing the Austin Carnaval gig which is in 2 weeks (2/27) and the event sponsor, Mike, has asked us if he can post our link and photos on the Carnaval webage. Rubinho is well known by many musicians around the US and Brasil. We appreciate everyones prayers and positive vibes!

02/10/16 07:18 AM

#62

Sharon Crane (1973)

Michelle, I am so sorry to hear your news. I did not know how serious the situation was. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. If there is anything that I or your classmates can do, please let us know. Keep us posted. I will be making a contribution on the Go Fund Me page.

02/10/16 05:22 PM

#63

Michele A Hubby (Moura) (1974)

Hi Sharon, Yes - this was all very sudden, actually. We did not know how sick he really was until I "put my foot down" and we went to the emergency room on Jan 26th. That was when we found out about the cancer, and then the next day in the hospital we found out about his heart problem. I really hope thyat we can make it, but have no idea at this moment. The next 2 months will be filled with radiation and chemo treatments which, with God's help, he will respond to positively. I thank you for your prayers :-) I will keep you updated, if you like. Michele

02/15/16 03:05 PM

#64

Claire Gruppo (1971)

Funny --- the other day i was thinking about Albert Reuben and how i saw his sister at the last reunion but no Albert...bummer. And then i saw the note from Ted that Albert is coming. Hooray!

02/15/16 09:44 PM

#65

Sylvia Tuthill (Aguirre) (1971)

Hello, Claire! So nice to see your post! ... (Yeah ... Al ... You'd better be there ... ) anyway, did not see your name on the 71 attendee list! Certainly hope your going! Would love to see you again!!! I volunteered to be our class rep and have been doing some research on our classmates especially the "lost hopefully to be found" ones! Will be sending out info in due time. Take care and keep in touch! Abração, Sylvia.

02/16/16 06:51 AM

#66

Ted Oyama (1972)

Hi Claire! How about Paul Gruppo? Has anyone contacted him? email address?

02/16/16 07:03 AM

#67

Sharon Crane (1973)

Hi Ted! Justt heard from Paul Gruppo. He is going to try and make it. So is his brother Jimmy.

02/16/16 08:40 AM

#68

Albert Reuben (1972)

Hi Claire and Sylvia