Posted on: Mar 16, 2024 at 10:52 AM

High School life including sports.

Posted on: Oct 10, 2023 at 2:57 PM

My heart goes out to all my Jewish classmates and friends. The State of Israel has just suffered another day of infamy in their history. As President Biden has spoken this was an act of sheer evil and that we Americans stand fast with our Jewish friends and the State of Israel and never shall we fail. Only the followers of Satan can plan and execute such a slaughter of innocent lives on Saturday. Again, my prayers to our Father in heaven is to comfory the dead, the injure, and the mourning for their losses and to bring his Holy Justice to those who celebrate this horrible act.

Posted on: Aug 23, 2023 at 9:01 PM

I have found a missing classmate. For those who lived in the Elmwood section does the Savage Insurance Agency ring a bell. Well, I just joined the Conard High School Alum group and low and behold while talking about Mr. Lloyd Roberts I get this comment from William (Bill) Savage. Apparently, he is somewhere on the west coast most likely California. I gave him this website and asked him to join.

Posted on: May 04, 2023 at 10:40 PM

You all remember Mr. Lloyd Roberts our sophomore English teacher? I certainly do because he nicknamed me "Pitiful Pane". Apparently it was appropriate because everytime I come on this great medium for our class I have another "Pitiful" news article. Today, is no exception. Since Covid 19 struck I have been having health problems first was kidney stones and back in November I was diagnosed with AFib. AFib is a condition where my heart races too fast; for example, a normal heart would beat no more than 65 or 66 beats per minute - mine was beating around 90 to 95 beats a minute and if I asserted myself in any way such as climbing stairs it would go as high as 145 beats. I am now under care of a team of physicians at INOVA Hospital in Fairfax, VA. The team includes a heart specialist that treats AFib, a sleep disorder physician and a weight control specialist. The theory is that not only treat the AFib but also treat the causes as well sleep apnea, overweight and STRESS. Anyways, the first course of action was to slow down the rapid heart beat which was done on a outpatient basis and the heart specialist actually shocked my heart back into a normal beating pattern which worked but only a temporary basis when he will perform a cardioablation where they will scar the damage part of the heart where the electrical impulses were originating to cause the AFib. I have also had a sleep study but haven't receive the results. Yesterday, I had blood drawn for the weight control physician and I got the results back today with her comments. The major concern for her for the thyroid where the hormones were way out whack with the normal range which could have been causing a lot of my problems of fatigue, constipation, lightheadedness, headaches, etc. She is scheduling me to see her nutritionist to plan action. Oh by the way, this is on top of my wife's recent breast cancer diagnosis which resulted in a partial mastectomy of her left breast and now faces 21 straight days of radiation treatment which has it risks. And so fellow classmates I am no longer "Pitiful Pane", you can call "Pill Popping Pane". Goodnight everyone

Posted on: Nov 25, 2022 at 5:29 AM

My dear classmates of Class of 65,
Yesterday, I made a statement on our website that I was shocked and mortified that I did to hurt another classmate. Thomas Payne wrote that "the pen is mightier than the sword" while Mr. Payne did not have the technical advances that we have today and this Mr. Pane would like to add that the computer is much swifter than the paper. I will not repeat the comments to others who did not see them; however, to those who did see them I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the pain they caused you. The Venerable Fulton J. Sheen said "Freedom does not mean the right to do whatever we want but rather to do as we ought." and that is why I choose to make this statement public to the entire class because if I remained silent and not address my poor sense of judgment and humor than I would not be following my religious belief to ask for forgiveness from those individuals who I sinned against and would make it appear that I truly meant those comments. I have been the victim of bullying and misplaced comments about my name especially from a Sophomore English teacher. Two wrongs do not make a right. So again, to those who saw my comments you have my deepest apology and hope that in your heart can forgive me for what I have done.
With respect,
Richard Pane

To all our "65" classmates that reside in Florida, our prayers are with you as Hurricane Ian explodes upon you. Whether you are in the target zone or parts of the state not in the path it will have an overall impact on your lives - emotionally, spiritually, and financially. I have cousins both maternal and paternal (and my only surviving Aunt) who are literally feeling the wrath of this storm. PLEASE stay safe and hope to see you all in a couple of years God willing.

Posted on: May 16, 2022 at 5:51 AM

Great new photo of our reunion committee. If I haven't said before but you all have done a fabulous job in the organizing our reunions and maintaining this website especially my homeroom classmate Michael Novak. I have one question though, I thought that Frank was 6 foot 5 when we graduated? It seems he gets pushed further up front in every one of these photos.

Posted on: May 07, 2022 at 7:42 PM

I know this is a little late but it would have been a wonderful idea to video the highlights of the party and shared it with classmates who couldn't attend.

Posted on: May 04, 2022 at 6:23 AM

To all my classmates. I will not be at the BIG Birthday Bash at Rockledge. Due to on going health concerns with kidneys and heart and the mask requirement (I have a mask phobia from my experience at the 911 attack on the Pentagon) it will be difficult for me to be among large groups. I was surely going to miss the celebration especially at Rockledge where I spent my summers caddying and learning about the great game of golf. Wish all a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY and hope to see you at the next reunion.

Posted on: Mar 25, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Anybody got any "Duct Tape"? Tomorrow is my sonar exam on my kidney, bladder, and prostrate to find out why the low flow of urine!

Posted on: Feb 03, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Okay classmates, we were a talented and gifted group of grads so let's get the ball running for a new name for our beloved teams. The first one that came to mind came from Welcome Back Kotter. "The Conard Sweathogs" but that is a little demeaning to our scholastic endeavors. How about The Rebels again this is a more demeaning due to the reference to the Confederacy and is then politically incorrect..
Finally, The Patriots but that is really demeaning to the Giants fans like myself. Let's have some fun and maybe we can come up with a solution.

Posted on: Dec 05, 2021 at 6:28 AM

I hope all of you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving. For me this thanksgiving will be memorable time. On November 18th I was taken by ambulance to the hospital with a rapid heartbeat of 177 per minute. They took me to closest hospital with a cardiac care unit which was 15 minutes away in the next county. They called ahead and when we arrived at the emergency room they had a team of doctors and nurses to assist. Anyways, to make a long story short the diagnosis was that I had "A" fib and my upper chambers which pumps the blood through the heart was beating so fast that the lower chambers were not responding fast enough. I have had 2 congestive heart failures in the past but the doctors said this incident could have led to either a heart attack or a stroke. At one point they had to inject me with a medication to stop my heart for a few seconds to allow my heart to resync the rhythm. I am currently wearing a heart monitor taped to my chest that sends the EKGs via smart phone to a medical service that records my status and if there is any significant changes will not only contact my cardiologist and myself. I am currently additional medication to keep my heartbeat in a normal manner. I have to see the cardiologst on Tuesday to go over the results and to determine a permanent treatment plan. Sorry guys but it looks like I will probably miss the Great Birthday Party at my favorite summer hangout Rockledge Country Club.

Posted on: Aug 20, 2021 at 3:52 AM

Six months and I will turn 75. Three quarters of a century old. It seems like yesterday that I was hanging around Rockledge caddying and playing cards with the other caddies.

Posted on: Jul 16, 2021 at 3:46 PM

I will bet that Linda Matthews Chamberlain is behind this great idea of a 75th Birthday Celebration for the whole class.

Posted on: Dec 31, 2020 at 8:07 AM

It is New Year's Eve and I want to express to all my classmates some of you I have known since 5th grade when my family bought a house in Elmwood. Others I have known since Talcott. Others not until Conard. Others may not have had a chance to get to know me but I still think of you as friends and classmates. When have all gone through a very rough year because of CODIV 19. It forced us to cancel our 55th Class Reunion which I always look forward to attend and to reconnect with all of you. Recently, my family receive a scare. My wife of over 40 years and a nurse for over 50 years was ill for about 2 weeks and when she went back to work at the Department of Justice Headquarters where she was the lead nurse of their health clinics was tested for COVDIC 19 and was tested as positive and because they were using the Rapid testing method the CDC protocol call for an immediate retesting which came out as negative. The requirement is for the tested employee to self isolate immediately and to reschedule with a medical facility that does the nasal swab test which is sent to an lab for a more accurate result and that came back negative (THANK GOD). However, for the next 2 to 3 days she must isolate and observe for any symptons because that result could also be a false result. Yesterday, we got a call from our daughter, Theresa, who told us that her husband of 4 years was exposed to a co-worker who had been tested positive and now he has to go through the same process. Anyways, I am praying on a daily basis (forgive me all you progressive democrats but religion is important and God does listen and respond) that all of you remain safe and healthy during these trying days. I wish you all a Happy New Year and maybe next October at our 55plus 1 reunion.

Posted on: Nov 25, 2020 at 7:56 AM

To all my classmates from the greatest graduation class from Conard High School. "Yea, Rah, Rah, Class of 65!" I send my best wishes to you and your entire families for a Happy Thanksgiving! We are having a very personal and small gathering of just our little family of 5 - myself, my wife of over 40 years Vivian, my eldest daughter Theresa Marie and her husband Larry, and finally my son Theodore. My wife who is a healthcare provider (Occupational Registered Nurse) at the Department of Justice will be retiring within the next year and I am looking at relocating to Ocala, Florida. We cannot afford the high cost of living in the Washington, D.C. region and impact of state and county income taxes on retirement income. So any of you classmates in Florida have any further info on Ocala, please send me that info so I can make a prudent decision. Thanks and stay safe and well for the next reunion.

Posted on: Jul 20, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Anybody got any "Gorilla Tape"? I feel like I am coming apart, first the orthopedic doctor after consulting with physical therapist that there is no need for A MRI since the the therapy has return my total range of motion; however, after I complained about my left knee they took X Rays from 4 different angles and have determined that I have arthritic knee and gave me three options - 1. Medicine, not recommended due to my kidney ailment, 2. Injection - Steroids, not going in that direction. and 3. Physical Therapy - Tried it on my shoulder and it works so back to the Therapists. By the I am having my stone and stent remove tomorrow morning. Hoping for prayers.

Posted on: Apr 08, 2020 at 9:37 AM

On March 16, 2020 after driving my wife to work at the Department of Justice Headquarters because she didn't want to take public transportation due to the "VIRUS" I was experiencing severe back pains and when I return home (20 miles) I called my wife (who is a Public Healthcare Nurse for DOJ) and told her that I couldn't stand the pain and was heading to the ER. The ER physician exam me and found that I had pain from my left flank to the front of my stomach and she expected to be a Kidney problem so they sent be into CT Scan and discovered a 6 milligram stone blocking the tube from the kidney to the bladder. They called the urologist and that night he inserted a stent to my kidney to relieve the fluid in the kidney. He explained to my wife that while draining the kidney there was pus coming out and he believed that the kidney was inflamed and we were lucky to catch it before there was renal failure. Anyways, the stent and stone are still in but the doctor cannot remove them because of the health crisis and the procedure would be considered non-emergency. I am still suffering minor discomforts; however, the good news is in the past 3 weeks I have lost 18 pounds and down to a weight of 225 which is what I weight 15 years ago when I retire from the Department of the Navy. I was hoping to be below 220 for the reunion but that has gone by the boards. Maybe next year I will come incognito and no one will recognize me.

Posted on: Jan 19, 2020 at 5:57 AM

Dear Classmates,
I am sad to say that nothing exciting has happened to me this year; accept for the passing of my Uncle Mike (who is the father of 3 Conard grads) and my sister Roberta who was a Conard grad. Other than that I am still the same old (now much older) boring self and being a pain (play on words) in the bum (I like British terms) to my wife.

Posted on: Jul 23, 2019 at 4:46 AM

I was just elected as Deputy Grand Knight of the John F Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5482 in Accokeek Md. Are there any other brother Knights in our class?