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ROTA ADMIRALS ASSOCIATION EMAIL NEWSLETTER Serving over 1000 Alumni, Students and Former Teachers |
Sep 2004 |
Volume 2 |
PRESIDENT DGF HIGH SCHOOL LIAISON WEBMASTER DISCUSSION GROUP MODERATOR YAHOO! SITES OTHER SITES |
Many of you may be be getting this newsletter twice that is because we have a couple lists that we are working on consolidating. Please check though this anyway it does have a couple changes in it. Taking RAA to Another Level Admirals! I need your help to take RAA to the next level. At this point, RAA has grown since around 1999 to roughly 1000 people. Quite honestly it has grown so large that it requires a lot more attention than a hobby would otherwise. We need to take a hard look at making RAA an official 503c3, nonprofit organization. That means an election of officers, drafting of bylaws, membership, etc. I’m seeking your input and opinion about making RAA a nonprofit organization. In addition to your opinions, I need your skills. If you’re familiar with establishing nonprofits, drafting bylaws, etc., we need to hear from you. If you’re interested in being in officer or committee head within the organization, we need to hear from you. A few people have already volunteered and we’ll begin forming committees shortly. Some of the committees we’re looking at are Advisory Committee (General Officers), Reunion Committee, Nonprofit Formation Committee (Bylaws, etc), and any others you may think of. Some of you may feel that what we currently have is okay. If so, that’s fine…just let me know. Others may like to see RAA do bigger and better things like offer scholarships to graduating DGF students, make donations to the organization, etc. If so, I’d like to hear from you as well. My personal feeling is that by having an official nonprofit structure gives the organization more legitimacy. With such a large group, I think it’s sorely needed. Please respond as soon as possible (but no later than 30 Oct 04) so we can figure out what future steps to take. Please respond to my email address at DGFRota1983@yahoo.com Go Admirals! Shawn Costley P.S. We will be cleaning out the “Rota’s Most Wanted” section after this issue. If you wish to continue to have your search listed, please send me an email at DGFRota1983@yahoo.com Note from the Webmaster: Hello everyone, Thanks for all the feed back on the new site I am glad everyone is enjoying it. My apologies for the lack of movement the past several weeks my personal life has kept me pretty busy. For any that are interested I have moved back to Victoria BC after a sojourn in Alberta. There are many others to welcome aboard and I'll make sure they get listed in the next newsletter. The photo gallery on the new web site is getting a bit of a workout please drop on over to the new website and check it out. http://www.rotaadmirals.com/cphotogal/index.php If you have not already had a chance to update your information please up date your information from the link provided at the bottom of this page. Please also use and try out the other items offered on the new web site. If you have any ideas, suggestions or any criticism both good and bad please let me know via email me at dragon@smartbomb.ca John Overall |
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The RAA welcomes the following people onboard:
KNIGHT ALICIA 1966-1969 superdiva@adelphia.net
LAW-ELLER LISA 1977-1980 xaoeller@yahoo.com
MCCLURKAN TODD 1983 toddmcclurkan@kpmg.com.mx
MEYER ANDREA 1996-1999 queenbandrea@yahoo.com
MOREL-HOLBROOK WANDA 1984 wholbrook@sgt-inc.com
OSUNA FRANK 1971-1976 osuna007@earthlink.net
ROSSI-CARRUBBA Laura 1987 lcarrubba@sbcglobal.net
WAHLBORG-WEST CATHY 1982 Twinwests@yahoo.com
WARD-KIMMEL JACKY 1983-1988 rjkimme@hotmail.com
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Auditions To Be Held At Rota For Roles In 'Deuce Bigalow' Sequel
Sailor Accused Of Attacking Motorists Is Allowed To Leave Rota Base
Navy Bases Move To Cut Liberty Incidents At Night
Airman Accused Of Sex With Navy Dependent Is Granted Discharge
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STATE-OF-THE-ART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SET TO OPEN AT ROTA |
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Carpeted classrooms are wired for Internet and have wall-mounted satellite TVs. And rubberized playgrounds — when they are finished — will make recess both fun and safe. No, this is not your mother’s elementary school. While students across Europe start this school year with new teachers and maybe some new books, elementary students in Rota are beginning classes in a new, $16.5 million school. The campus is likely to wow many parents who grew up on chalk blackboards and ditto paper. “It’s beautiful,” Principal Gary Edsall said, sitting in a considerably larger office than his old one. “The kids are really excited. The community is really excited.” The teachers are thrilled, too. Getting ready for the upcoming school year in addition to moving into a new building has meant some long hours for teachers and administrators. But teachers are eager for the first school bell to ring at the improved David Glasgow Farragut Elementary School. “It’s like double-work this year,” first-grade teacher Connie Thompson said. “But it’s really motivating. We’re waking up early just anxious to get here.” Teacher Beth Peris said the rooms are state-of-the art and better than the old school in just about every aspect. “If you look at what we had and what we have now, you can’t compare,” Peris said. The old school was a network of buildings that served as wings for kindergarten through sixth grade. There were no hallways, only canopied sidewalks connecting the buildings to the gym and the cafeteria. The 45-year-old school had wiring and plumbing problems and several classrooms caught on fire two years ago. Plus, first-graders had to share the bathrooms with the high school students. The new two-story school, which will greet about 500 students this year, puts the old school to shame. Rays of sunlight peaking through a line of windows at the top of the tall ceilings illuminate the wide hallways. All 22 classrooms have at least four Internet hook-ups, and each has a TV, a sink and a wall full of extra storage space. Outside the classrooms, there is a locker for each student. The gym has a regulation-sized basketball court and offices for the physical education instructors “And it’s only for the elementary,” Edsall said, beaming. Although the school is ready for students, constructions workers are putting the finishing touches on the project. Teachers are working 12- to 13-hour days every day to make sure they’re ready for classes. “They’re tired,” Edsall said. “But they will have it ready.” Rear Adm. Stanley Bozin, commander of Navy Region Europe, will join students, teachers, parents and Spanish Navy guests to celebrate the first day of school and the opening of the new campus Tuesday. |
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RAA - NEW LOOK, NEW WEBSITE |
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John Overall, webmaster extraordinaire, is putting the final touches on the new website. To get a sneak preview of how the new site looks, check it out at www.rotaadmirals.com. Currently, he is working on a few databases that will facilitate things like adding/changing your email, accessing this and other newsletters, creating blogs, etc. They should be up soon as well. This is a huge update, so it’s taking some time. Take a look and tell us what you think. Our plan is to eventually move from Yahoo! and function completely from our own server. |
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RECOGNIZE THESE DGF FACES? This was one of the DGF “clubs” and was believed to have been taken circa 1975. Clear out the cobwebs and let us know who they are at DGFRota1983@yahoo.com or Alan H. at bz0907@hotmail.com. Want to be in the Alumni Spotlight? Send a photo and a short blurb about yourself to DGFRota1983@yahoo.com. Make sure you identify everyone in your photo. We’ll try our best to get you posted |
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SUMMER REUNIONS, BBQs & GET TOGETHERS |
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What’s the quickest way to get the news out about your Rota Summer Function and guarantee a maximum turnout? Drop us a line! The grills are turning on for the warm weather and the vino and pinchitos will be flowing! Let us know what’s going on and we will post in the upcoming newsletter. You can also poste it in the new live claendar on the web site. http://www.rotaadmirals.com/calendar/calendar.php |
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Still trying to find some old DGF buds that haven’t stumbled onto our web site or mailing list? Send your list of Rota’s Most Wanted to DGFRota1983@yahoo.com. List their name, year graduated and any other information that may help others to help you find them (e.g. last seen in Jacksonville FL; was stationed at Norfolk in ’85; etc.). The mailing list will post your message to DGF online alumni and teachers the world over. Make sure you put the words, “ROTA’S MOST WANTED” in the subject line. If the people you were looking for have been found, please let me know. We’d like to keep that section of the newsletter as concise as possible.
Looking for Tom Frisoli (nickname Stoner). He was in the 8th grade in 1981-1982. He moved to Chicago in 1982.
Contact: Jyni Anthony smurfette2222@webtv.net
Looking for Susan Valenzuela, Candi Witte(she has a married name that I cant remember), Cheryl Stitt, Tina Fleshman and anyone else that may have hung out with me from 1973-1976.
Contact: Kitty Harbison kharbison@ibectx.com
Looking for Gemma Sinclair
Contact: Corey Weatherby, hazwastecb@yahoo.com
Looking for: Richard Blake. We attended DGF in the early to mid 1980's, and Life Guarded together at the Base Pool. After
Contact: Orville (Wayne) Hayward at owhayward@cds6.navy.mil
Looking for: Michelle Floyd and Noreen Surko (c/o 87)
Contact: Laura Rossi-Carrubba at lcarrubba@niku.com
Looking for: Pam Keeth, Sergio & Aldo Ligouri for years. Last saw them around 1979 when we left Rota. Keeth’s last known address was California...(class of 74 )
Contact: Renee Savarese (DeDi) LIGHTINGSOUTHERN@BELLSOUTH.NET
Looking for: Looking for: Noel Barham-Nelson, class of 1988; Shawn Walters, Mike Mattson, and Steve Kendall. We all attended DGF in the early 1980's. After
Contact Tom Winstead ronintom@earthlink.net
Looking for: Kim and Kara Lubenow. They would have been in the class of 1988
Contact: Cyndi von Rump-Swanger acswanger@charter.net
Looking for: Paul Russell. He was in the c/o 84, but I think he left Rota in 1985
Contact: David Seigel Seigel4@aol.com
Looking for: Leigh Sheggog and Dianna Shegg (not sure of the spelling). They would have been at DGF around 1987/88
Contact: Melissa Halpern Exfedemp@wmconnect.com
Looking for: Friends that were in Rota 1975-1978.
Contact: Tina Goff bandmomdhs@yahoo.com
I am looking for any of the students from DGF who graduated in 1996... some names are Angela Byrd, James Jummonsville, Stuart Smeby, Eric Solomon, Nicole Acosta, Trey VanZandt... there are others of course. I'm just looking for them if ayone has info...
Contact: Ricky Rodriguez Ricky.Rodriguez1@scott.af.mil
Looking for Suzanne Mangum. Not too sure what her married name might be. I know she got married in 1983 and she was in Rota from 1977-1979. Would have been a graduate of class 1981. Last known place of residence was in Charlotte North Carolina.
Contact: John Overall at dragon@smartbomb.ca
Looking for friends that were in Rota 79-84 while I was there, specifically Demetria & Mika Gray, Noreen Surko, Angela & Erika Herbert, Ellie Lyons, and anyone else we hung out with. Wouldn't mind hearing from friends from those years.
Contact: Jesseth Garcia '86 at rawjamz96@guamcell.net
Looking for: Anyone in the 67-69 class years. Made some fantastic friends during that time span and would love to hear from some of them again.
Contact: Allen Luffman c/o 1969 oldfogey46@cs.com
Looking for: Mary Fritz, Grad. Class of 70, Left Spain father retired to Key West area of Fla., Got married ? Last heard from her in early 70's, could use help!!!!
Contact: Treva Graham-Reynolds NUTT131@YAHOO.COM
Looking for Karen Hamilton, Would have been in Rota sometime between 1965-1968. My last contact was in Indian Head, MD in the early 70's. I think she was in the Air Force and got married. Her family was in Toms River, NJ.
Contact: Joy Cartwright Foster wfoster@sc.rr.com
Looking for: Amanda Along, Victoria Fox, Ashli Whiddon, Rachel Aston, Amanda Garrett, Megan Horry, Lindsay McRea, Aliisha Dunkle, Alisha Sabb, Shelly Daugherty, Meredith Wyers (went to school with most of em' in 98' but a few I went to school with from like 99' to 00')
Contact: Stacey Lingbeek-Apperson, staceyapperson@yahoo.com
Looking for: Maria Vinson. Last known to be in Norfolk, VA
Contact: Mona Burke mpowell@unionky.edu
Looking for: Looking for Paulette Burks c/o 75' and/or Julia Burks c/o 71' last known to be in Ark. Bob Dickey c/o 73' last seen in Rota. Diane Newton c/o 73' last seen in Memphis, Tn. Terry Cain c/o 69' have no idea where she went to after Rota.
Contact: Robert Shell c/o 73 robert_1993@hotmail .com
Looking for: Derwood Bush, Frank Pfeifer (65), Bruce Galliard, Steve Frame, Eddie Kennedy, Jonelle Riley, Sharon Braun, Jeannie Smith – all from the class of 1965; Lois Appleby (66) and Linda Davenport (66); Terry Moore (64)
Contact: Ruthi Mayer-Miskis (c/o 65) at rjk@kaldi.net or rym3@bellsouth.net
Looking for: Paul Russell, Roger Granger and Michelle Floyd
Contact: Marvin Grays, 1984 starbreaker1965@yahoo.com
Looking for: Leslie Dennis. In Rota when I was there, 1963-66. Also looking for Bev Hart for my sister, she would have graduated 1968.
Contact: Jan Fenstermacher-Latshaw at emmausjan@yahoo.com
Looking for: Hello all, I'm looking for Mike Andrilunas who would have graduated high school in 1971, but was in Rota 67 & 68. Also looking for any information on the Daum brothers, who tragically and suddenly left Rota in 67/68 after their father was killed in a plane crash. I'd appreciate any help.
Contact: Kevin Lewis at kevinplewis@erols.com
Looking for: Tom Frisoli (nickname Stoner) He was in the8th grade in 1982 in Rota. He moved to Chicago in 1982.
Contact: Brenda Martin brendamartin75@yahoo.com
Looking for: Sharon Dees; Ken Nugent; Dave and John Pollack; Donavan Garcia; Shari Mann; Dave Zuiloski. all from the class of 1981 except Sharon Dees, who is from 1980.
Contact: Suzanne Freegard- Schoenrock C/O 1981 sassyrock@aol.com
Looking for: Missy (c/o 93) Or Antwan Allman (c/o 92) who went to Japan after Rota in 91
Contact: Tara Walter (Allsopp) at nittanytara@peoplepc.com.
Looking for: I was stationed in Rota at the Navcomsta from 70-73..I am trying to find a girl named Sue , Susan, or Susie...I have a picture of she and her brother when they lived in Chipiona at the apt. house we lived in..I am guessing she may be between the ages of 42 and 44..I guess what I am asking is can i send a copy of the photo to this site and maybe someone would recognize her and possibly know where she is today..thanks,, (Contact Danny for photo).
Contact: Danny Shutt Tblnomo@aol.com
Looking for Wendell Miracle, was at DGF from 75-78. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Contact: Marty Cory c/o 1980 martyc529@home.com
Looking for Vince Spencer - Class of "82" Last know address was in Mississippi
Contact Keith Jackereas at Jackereas@aol.com
Looking for: Fred Herring, graduated in 1971. Left Rota and went to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Contact: Lynn Almoney-Gleason LMGshortfuse@webtv.net
Looking for: Mike Wilson (1973)
Contact: Jesse Love jesse@celestopea.com
Looking for: Laurie Acre, Sue Alex, Scott Armstrong, Janice Baille, Dale Bankston, John Bell, Bruce Blitch, Virginia Beltran, Marvin Bolden, Mike Boington, Mike Boyer, Mike Bracken, Jon Brazzell, David Briggs, Mona Burke, Mark Clarke, Scott Carr, Cheaster Doughty, David Evans, John Fisher, John Fletcher, Rick Gaskin, Kirby Gaudin, Viki Gilley, Robert Giner, Richard Gonzales, Wayne Grable, Alycin Glick, Don Grenn, Brian Griebel Steve Gutowski, Kathy Hayes, Leona Holly, Albert Hon, Jeff Howell, Darrell Jones, Earnest Keeling, Robert Kingsbury, Kevin Kromes, Aldo Ligouri, Seline Maloney, Laura McClain, Kathi McClanahan, Robert McDaniels, Paula McKee, Jeff Meadows, Barbra Oliver, Robert Fass, Dennis Perry, Karen Peterson, Maria Plude, Steve Powers, Janice Rodgers, Mike Roy, Jeanie Russell, Raquel Salazar, Cindy Shick, Dan Scott, James Suesy, Kim Shellman, Jean Shorter, Jeff Snyder, Cathy Sweeny, Mary Tanner, Eileen Trecosta, Mike Walker, Nancy Walker, Greg Walters, Allen West, Debbie White, Scott Wilkerson, Bob Wilson, and Karen Ziph
Contact: IVY-FRIDBLOM SHARLA "CHARLIE" fasohs@swbell.net
Looking for Timothy Henry. Graduated 1989. Last whereabouts Hardin-Simmons Texas Univ. Might be in the D.C. area.
Contact: Maggie Dennis magmenace@hotmail.com
Looking for: Brett Rudd; Joe (Tee) Truesdale; Lindsay Wallace; Wendy Olson; Pete Sturdivant; Bill Schroeder; Laurie Munoz; Kim and Cathy Jenkins; John and Priscilla Keefer; Belinda Winsby; Grace Stone; Ed and David Leach; John Steinbach and Donna Dunn.
All from the mid 70's. If anyone knows the whereabouts of any of these people please let me know.
Contact: Tony LeJeune - class of "78" (Rota-Chipiona 72-76) tntlej@msn.com
Looking for: Rhonda Hawkins. She would have been in the class of 1979. Left Rota in 1979 moved to Ft. Mead MD. Last known to have lived in FL.
Contact: Carla Pennington Shelstad: bellajjd@cox.net
Looking for: George Patton-class of '92 Pat McPartland-class of '92 Jay Hultz-class of '92
Contact: John Shake jdshake@yahoo.com
Looking for: Kathy Miller class of 75. She married Sergio Liguori right after graduation. They moved to Staten Island NY. Then she married Mike Baez. He was stationed in San Juan Puerto Rico and Kathy joined the navy. Her basic was in 1985? in Orlando.
Contact: Rose (Flanagan) Miller dane213@home.com
Looking for Laura McPartin. Moved to Virginia in 1988, went to college in AZ, I think. Also looking for Jeanette Herrera. Left Spain in 86, last known to be in TX.
Contact: Erica Miller at rikkikm@hotmail.com
Looking for: Sara Spivey. She went to DGF around 1981 to 1985
Contact: Jim Tweedie <gundog6@hotmail.com
Looking for: Frank Piazza. Last know residents was Rochester, New York.
Contact: Kelli Witt: Nolesfan4lyfe@aol.com
Looking for: Kathy and Donna Mitchell, Brenda Blondin, Tracy Foster ,Lorraine Scheitlin, and Nita Pennington. I was there from 1979-1982 (6th-9th grade). Class of 1986.
Contact: Sheryl Skauge sheryl_bass@mail.com.
Looking for Skip White attended DGF 62,62 and 64.
Contact: Terry Moore cabodud@gateway.net
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