Earl Hicks

Posted by Sharon Seligman Lomayesva ‘78

Mr. Earl Hicks, was one of few staff members that was at Woodbridge High School from its opening until it closed in 1995.  Mr Hicks, MSgt, USAF (ret.),75, passed away on October 13th in Ipswich, England.  He was an employee of Lakenheath Elementary School at the time.  In addition to being the supply clerk, Mr. Hicks was a mentor to students, assisted with the football team, went on field trips (including when WBHS students were at the fall of the Berlin Wall.) He felt close enough to WBHS students that he had a page on the this website (whsalum.ning) where several former students contacted him.  My father, Dr. Seligman, first WBHS principal, had high regard for Mr. Hicks and considered him to be an important role model to the students.

For those wishing to send cards to the Hicks family, the address is:

Mrs. Kathleen Hicks
Rose Cottage, 28 Lonsdale Close
Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4HB

UPDATE: Earl Hicks Obituary

Homecoming 2010 – all schools reunion event

Many of you may have received this email but in case you haven’t…

Is anyone interested in taking the lead to create a mini-WHS reunion?

HOMECOMING 2010 – all schools reunion event

hosted by OVERSEAS BRATS

August 5-8, 2010

Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston, VA

9/23/09 Update

Hi Brat friend!

We are now off and running with the fifth all-schools reunion event hosted by OVERSEAS BRATS since 1999!

Even though this great occasion is still 11 months away, a LOT is going on with it!

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In this update:

1.  What schools/alumni/groups are planning some kind of reunion event at Homecoming 2010?

2.   How many people are registered and interested/planning on coming?

3.   Registration information and frequently asked questions (FAQ).

4.   Hotel reservations.

5.   Live music at Homecoming 2010!

6.   Help wanted NOW.

7.   What’s coming up?

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Please note:  Email Joe at: joeosbpres@sbcglobal.net directly about any comments, questions, etc.  Do not respond to
the email address this update came from.

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1.  What schools/alumni/groups are planning some kind of reunion event at Homecoming 2010?

At this time we have 11 individual reunions.

These include:  Ansbach, Baumholder, Chofu, Frankfurt, Kaiserslautern, Kubasaki, Lajes, Madrid (Class of ‘65), Mannheim, Tehran,  and Verdun.

2.   How many people are registered and interested/planning on coming?

We have:

*5 registered;

*1,874 interested/planning on coming.

3.   Registration information and frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Go to: www.overseasbrats.com/Homecoming.asp .

Anyone need a printed flyer?    Just provide Joe with a name and mailing and address.

4.   Hotel reservations.

You now have two options for making hotel reservations with the Hyatt Regency Reston.

Go to:  https://resweb.passkey.com/go/2010homecoming -or-

Call:  1-888-421-1442.  Share you are attending OVERSEAS BRATS Homecoming 2010 at the Hyatt Regency
Reston (in Reston, VA) and share the dates, August 5-8, 2010.
5.   Live music at Homecoming 2010!

Thanks very much to Kubasaki Dragon, Emmerson Edwards we have some live music options!

*Wednesday night, August 4 = Acoustical session hosted by Emmerson.

*Friday (during the day), August 6 = Jam session hosted by Emmerson.  Any musician is welcomed to join in!

*Friday night (midnight) concert = Emmerson and his band will entertain!

We will also have a DJ party Thursday, August 5;

Karaoke/dance party Friday, August 6;

And Saturday night dance with DJ, August 7.
6.  Help wanted NOW.

We need your help NOW in promoting this event/your reunion on web sites and social networking sites.
Who else can you get interested and excited about it?
7.  What’s coming up?

The plan is to send you updates every 4-6 weeks.

Soon we will be working on tour options on the Friday and Saturday (August 6 & 7) of Homecoming 2010.

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Make plans to join us for the PREIMER all-schools reunion event that happens only once every three
years!  Come to Homecoming 2010!

Have a terrific day!

Very Sincerely Yours,

Joe Condrill

www.overseasbrats.com

OVERSEAS BRATS:

Preserving your past.  Affirming your present.  Looking to your future.

Loss of a classmate

I received this from Beth Clerkin this morning and she wanted to share the news.

** It is with an extremely heavy heart and a profound sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Debbie Paine Mariani Moffit. Class of ‘81.

Debbie and I formed a friendship back in high school that became stronger and stronger over the years. We maintained and nourished that friendship all of this time and our close friendship has been one of THE most important relationships in my life.

I love her very much and will miss her terribly.

Please say a prayer for her, her husband Bryan, her son Dario, her Dad, her brother Christopher and the rest of her family and friends.

R.I.P. Deb……

Thanks.

Beth Clerkin Jackson

It’s football time

Well, almost time.

The past several years Ron Orozco has run a Fantasy Football league for WHS Alum. It’s a lot of fun and provides bragging rights for those who need the attention…well, when they do well. This year we’ve had a couple drop out so Ron is opening up things for two new participants. Contact him through the Ning site if you want to join.

Also, I’ve gone ahead and created the WHS Alum NFL Pool for this year–I don’t think anyone else has done it already. So, sign up and have some fun.

Just to go the Yahoo! Pro Football Pick’em page and sign up.

Group ID#: 5226
Password: warriors

If there’s enough College fans out there, let me know. I’d be interested in a College Pick’em game too.

Let’s have some fun.

Order your very own DVD copy of “Woodbridge High School through the Years”

Created by Ricky Hart and narrated by our very first school Principal, Dr. Seligman.

This video was presented at this year’s All Woodbridge High School Reunion in Las Vegas and was met with Great Reviews.

This DVD is chocked full of great yearbook photos, mixed with some great yester year music and intergraded with great video documentary from Dr. Seligman.

If you do not cry when you see this DVD then you are not a Warrior…..

Well, you do not have to cry, but you will be moved!!!!

We fell short of our goal of 200 Warriors, but those who attended, wow!!!! What a time to remember and to those, well…… you missed out, but you have a chance to redeem yourself for the next reunion.

If you don’t believe we had a good time, check out the pictures of those who attended.

A portion of the proceeds from this DVD will go to defer the costs of our shortage.

We understand a lot of you did not attend the reunion, but this DVD is a valuable keep sake and is a very special part of our heritage. Not only is there documentary from Dr. Seligman, but we have actual footage of his commentary.

As a bonus, you will receive a “Separate uncut version of the entire 25 minute commentary from Dr. Seligman.

We appreciate your order and Hope you enjoy this Video as much as I enjoyed making it.

Ricky Hart class of 80

To order your copy for $16, click here.

Update: Here’s a sample of the video:

When should we have the next reunion?

Poll time.  Nothing holding anyone to their responses but….

I’m going to keep this open for a couple of weeks to see what sort of response we get.

Woodbridge Reunion 2009 Wrap Up

Just a few things to finish up….and then someone can start planning the next reunion!!!!

LAST CALL!!!!!

Last call to attend the Woodbridge Warrior Reunion!

Today, Friday July 17th, is the last day to pay to attend our Woodbridge HS 2009 Reunion.

We don’t have these reunions very often so don’t miss this one! And if you are going to Vegas and hoping to run into people, don’t take a chance!  Come to the reunion events where you are sure to find Warriors who share the same memories. And meet with other classes to hear some new stories!

Sign up to attend-go to http://www.nationalreunions.com/ to register OR

Call: Direct: 925-240-1361 or Toll Free: 888-4-ALUMNI

See you at the Stratosphere!

The Blue and Gold Committee

Woodbridge Warrior Reunion Details and Last Chance to Attend!

Friday July 17th is the last day to register and pay for the 2009 Warrior Reunion!
go to http://www.nationalreunions.com/ to register OR
call Direct: 925-240-1361 or Toll Free: 888-4-ALUMNI
(please don’t plan on registering at the door since we have to give hotel the headcount prior to our event)

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IF YOU ATTENDING-IMPORTANT REUNION INFORMATION

Woodbridge Reunion Information
Stratosphere Hotel

Two weeks until the Woodbridge Warrior Reunion!

We can’t believe it is nearly here!  Pull out those yearbooks!

July 24-26th in Las Vegas at the Stratosphere!

One week deadline to register and pay by Friday, July 17th,
(sorry we can’t register you at the door since we have to give the hotel the final count)

go to http://www.NationalReunions.com to register OR call  Direct: 925-240-1361 or Toll Free: 888-4-ALUMNI

Next week I’ll be sending out more info about where to pick up your namebadge and wristband etc…..you’ll need these to get into our events!