From Gail Lemmon Welch (54) glwelch2@juno.com

Henry (Buddy) Lemmon (57) was my younger (only) brother. He was killed in a Car accident in 1964. I'm a widow. My husband passed away in 1987.

Valerie Filiason Katz (61) TexxVal@aol.com

Gosh, I was only in Bushy Park for 1 1/2 years as my father got very ill and was retired from the service. I returned to CA and stayed there for 35 years. Graduated with a double master's in Speech Pathology and Audiology (never could make a decision). Married and had two sons. The youngest one is a physicist and the other is a perennial student at 38, he is going to USC for his master's in communication. The younger one is a VP of web designer firm that did Harry Potter and Bud light web sites I have a step daughter who had a baby two years ago so I am finally a sort of grandmother. They all live in CA and are great kids. The student is getting married this May. 10 years ago I decided to venture out into an entrepreneurial endeavor. I had retired from being the chief of a rehab center in a hospital. That was the impetus for my reentry into the world of dealing with personnel again. I now own 7 Jenny Craig locations in San Antonio and Austin, TX and have moved to San Antonio. I miss CA, my husband doesn't at all. We compromise by traveling a lot. I think I need to move back and be closer to my kids so at least I will know the person wiping up my drool when the time comes.

From Joseph Van Ryzin (62) Joe-diane@hawaii.rr.com 

Was in London two weeks ago on business. I go back about once a year. Did not get out to Bushy Park - but I did get to my old neighborhood around Kensington South St and Nottinghill Gate. London – England actually - is really getting expensive, even for those of use used to Hawaiian prices!

My other data:

Wife: Diane Van Ryzin
Address: 172 Kuumele Place
Kailua, Hawaii 96734 
808 261-2227

Children (now adults): Henrik and Karl

We've been living in Hawaii for 30 years. Left Bushy park and went to Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh. After that, went to University of Rhode Island and got a PhD in Ocean Engineering. Then on to Hawaii - work for Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

Penny "Cris" Ohrman Bernstein (61) premierevent@charleston.net 

I go by Cris now but to anyone in my family and to friends before 1970, I am still Penny. I went to Bushy Park in 8th grade...56-57 then to Bushey Hall 57--58 and then to Bitburg, Germany for a year and to Charleston SC for junior and senior year...where I live now. I am the founder of the reunions for the 56-63 year groups at Bitburg and we do reunions every 3 yrs. in a different city. My website www.premierevts.com has some pictures of those reunions. I own an event planning business in Charleston...mostly doing weddings these days but some corporate and some bar mitzvahs and reunions for my high school class here and Bitburg. Karen Cottingham (60) I knew for a long time...her parents were great friends of my parents. She moved to Little Rock and last I heard married a Frenchmen and moved to France. I am so excited to know you have Karen! She actually spent about a month with us when we lived in CHS as she got stranded there on her way overseas to meet up with her parents one summer. My mother and father were her parents best friends for years. I remember when they died. Karen received Doctor Pepper for a Christmas gift one year while we were in England and was thrilled. That was the first time I had ever heard of or tasted it...she doled it out in shot glasses! The things you remember. David Anderson (59) is someone I rode the bus with from Bushey...he was a sophomore when I was in 8th grade...we lived in High Wycombe. I remember David playing his instrument on the bus going to school. I worked 15 yrs. on Capitol Hill and 15 yrs. in the CEO level of corporate America. All the jobs always involved doing parties, fundraisers, traveling to set up events in home districts, etc. so it was a natural progression for me to go into my own business. Phil is a Citadel grad and our daughter has lived here for 17 yrs. so we wanted to retire here. I wanted to start the business ahead of the boom of event planners. CBS - Channel 5 is a client of mine...I have TV commercials as a result and WTMA Talk Radio is a client as well so have commercials there. I do about 40 weddings and/or events a year here. Thank you for all your hard work. I know from experience what it takes to put it all together. Being an overseas brat is something very special. I've tried to get Oprah to do a story several times but it just doesn't click with them...they don't get the concept. My best friend was Sharon "Tiny" Swim and I'd love to find her.

Dr. Landgrave T. Smith, III (62) landgrave.smith@med.ge.com 

I did indeed attend Bushy Park High School in that time window. That was long enough ago that I'm not even sure which year I graduated. We arrived England in 1958 or '59. I spent one or two years in the British system, did a couple of "O" levels, and then did the Junior and Senior year at Bushy Park. So I would have graduated in 1961 or 1962. Following that, I took a year out. Then undergraduate school. Took a couple of years out, then did a Master's in Washington, and a Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma Medical School in Oklahoma City. Spent 10 years on the Department of Psychiatry faculty there. Science didn't afford a stable way to make a living, so I joined a start-up corporation in 1992 designing and developing medical software systems. We did rather well, and GE acquired us last year. One 12-year marriage that lasted until she finished her degree in 1983, and one son, currently in his Cow year at West Point.

Jean Beard: To lead a motorcycle brigade through Buckingham Palace

Edwina Parker: To be the first person to build a bubble gum factory on the moon.

Helen Speed: To be a Geometry Teacher.

Betsy Neff: To be editor of Time Magazine.

Mary Easley: To be a woman wrestler.

Ginger Ireland: To enter the "Tall Women’s Club" in Dallas, Texas. (Ed note – the minimum height requirement is 5’ 10’)

Barbara Jean Grinnell: To live to 105, have 22 children, enough for two football teams, 110 grandchildren and 330 great-grandchildren and to live to see them all.

Gail Lemmon: To be a lawyer’s wife.

Joan Maltman: To get married and raise ten kids.

Diane Calderwood: To have a small horse ranch somewhere in the east.

Bill Robbins: My secret ambition is too secret to be told. Besides it wouldn’t pass the censors.

Karin Fricke: My secret ambition is to be the mother of six kids.

Bobbie Adeska: My secret ambition is to go to Turkey and change their custom, instead of men having a harem of women, I want a harem for me.

Yvonne Wright: My secret ambition is to become the first woman President.

Bill Kane: My secret ambition is to be a stage eye… I mean stagehand at the Follies Bergere.

Pat Wells: To have a pet shop on top of the Woolworth Building in San Francisco.

Sam Myers: My secret ambition is to be the first man to land on Mars.

Jim Goodeve: My secret ambition is to make straight A’s in Vassar.

Gordon Barnette: My secret ambition is to be an English teacher and have Mr. Dickinson in my class. Ha Ha.

Gary Baldwin: My ambition is to become a professional lipstick taster in Hollywood.

Dave Betts: If I told you it wouldn’t be a secret.

Billie Culp: My ambition is to be the first girl at Texas A. and M.

Gemma Gamble: My secret ambition is to have a fire-engine red convertible, FULLY EQUIPPED.

Loni De Vaughn: My secret ambition is to keep my secret ambition a secret.

Ann Hearn: My secret ambition is to replace Marlon Brando in the Movies.

Van Piety: Earn a million and be a playboy.

Dan Chew: Be a bouncer at Ciro’s Night Club.

Kay Gfeller: Be a bubble dancer.

Snookie Garrison: Be a Lady Wrestler.

Peg Corder: To go swimming on the Riviera in my Bikini.

Barbara Hodgeman: To succeed Charles Atlas.

And from the same issue of the High Times.

When Gary Baldwin was foot-loose and fancy-free, Joan Harding saying she wouldn’t go steady, Jon Searles fine Junior Class President. When I couldn’t tell the Marchant twins apart, the time Portey Neff had a homemade haircut, Joan Mardesich’s happy but flat singing, Kinney Vines smashing songs and guitar, Van Piety flirting with all the girls, when Gail Fitzgerald had long tresses, Bill Weller as Centrals little brother, the time Sheila Porter lost her glasses, Joe Campton and his ever-ready briefcase, the nonchalant manner of Bill Robins, Dusty Bowers as a tall handsome senior, Dick Villard Bentwaters card-sharper, the time John Piety lost his trousers, Dotty Zirkle’s dry sense of humor, Billie Culp as Sweetheart Queen, the pretty smile of Sue Larimore, when Dave Betts didn’t say a word, Gordon Holteman’s corny jokes, Judy Ashcrafts dead-pan expression, Babs Smith’s sleepy left foot, the laughing red face of Betsy Neff, the time Bob Lyle was a bachelor, Loni De Vaughn’s fiery red hair, Ginger Ireland’s quick retorts, Pete Laughlin and Stan Kenton, the fine voice of Betty Jones, Sammy Myers string ties, Peggy Wilkie’s pretty eyes, Mike Harper’s winning smile, Judy Blakeney’s cute dimples, Tommy Shuman’s straight A’s, Betsy Campbell’s cute clothes, Kay Gfeller’s talented acting, Shirley Hall’s baby voice, Manny Neves bow legs, Jim West’s deep voice, Johnny Muerer’s build, Fred Parrish’s hair, Peg Corder’s cute figure, Teddy Hopkins red vest, when Joyce Ford seemed shy, Bobby Barton’s friendly personality, Jerry and his pet mouse, Betty Cole’s laugh, Ken Robie’s brain, Mr. Dickinson.

This and That

From Gary Baldwin (54) gbaldwin36@earthlink.net

Have you seen this?
Tribute In Lights...New York City...March 11, 2002

http://www.angelsonmyside.com/Towers/towersOfLight.htm 

(editors note: It takes a few minutes to load but is will worth waiting for.)

I do not normally pass things along that I receive because I never know what will interest others. The lights have a significant meaning to so many of the people in this area because nearly everyone in North Jersey was affected in one way or another by the 9/11 event.

Perhaps the Bushy Tales can be likened to the "lights of NY" as it, too, is a reminder of a past event (albeit good) for all of us.

From Betsy Neff Cote' (54) JPACOTE@aol.com 

Well we got here after some trial and error during the drive from Lisbon to Rota. The countryside is a lot like it was in Southern Italy but so far the weather hasn't been that great, as it has rained off and on most days. At church yesterday at the base chapel the Priest said that they had been in a drought situation and were praying for some rain but now the reservoirs were full and they could stop. The storm yesterday was bad enough to knock the electricity out twice. Europe is getting so modern that they even had Toy R Us at the little shopping center nearby. I hate to think you come all this far to find what is right across you’re our town. The base here is half Spanish and half American. We haven't done much site seeing yet but we are going to start today as my daughter in law is on leave this week. While in the airport in London on way here we decided that we would head back a few days earlier and spend three days in London since we

are this far and don't expect to cross the ocean again. The hotel prices are definitely high there. Will let you know sometime or other how we make out.

From Steve Warner (58) stevewarner5@hotmail.com 

I will be retiring on 31 March 02, after 40+ years of military and government service. I have been here in Germany for the past fifteen years. It is time to go. I am looking forward to my retirement in Tampa, Florida, where I have bought a home. I am looking forward to pursuing my hobby of travel both in CONUS (in an RV) and abroad. I plan to spend some extended time period(s) with my close friends in Germany (Hans & Margaret Salow: Darmstadt) and with my Greek Family, Georgia & Stavros Belitsii, in Ancient Corinth, Greece, as well as my sister and her husband, Randy & Barry Warner-Feldman, in Thessaloniki, GR. I shall be involved in some reunions in April & May, and a Cruise in the Caribbean, 13-26 Apr 02. I plan to move into my home in the May-June timeframe.

My new address:
10140 Heather Sound Drive
Tampa, Florida 33647

I can be reached by phone through my dear friend, Mrs. Jane Edwards, who lives in nearby St Petersburg, FL @ (727) 823-7744.

I have a hot mail email address that will at least tide me over for six months or so:
stevewarner5@hotmail.com 

I want to thank everyone for indulging me for the past many years. I hope to regain contact with all of you as I glide into retirement. My very best to each and every one of you.

From Patricia Owen (58) nemoamasa@worldnet.att.net 

Info I found while rummaging around in my stuff. Might be of interest to anyone who attended the U of M during this time period, or anyone who has since sent children to college. What a difference time makes.

University of Maryland - Munich Branch - Addenda to 1956/57 Brochure. (I have condensed down to information I thought might be fun to read about).

Admission - The program is open to accredited high school graduates who are dependents of personnel in the European Command entitled to U.S. logistical support.

Applications should be submitted as early as possible, but in any case not later than June 30. Applications must be made on three forms (1) one green Overseas form is to be sent to the Resident Dean (2) duplicate green Overseas form is to be sent to the Office of the Director of Admissions (3) a white form is to be sent to the applicant's high school principal. Dependents whose sponsors are not stationed in Munich should submit at least the two green forms at once. These act as reservation for dormitory space.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance in all classes at the University is compulsory. Automatic cuts are not permitted. All absences must be fully explained. Excessive voluntary absences may result in the student's being dropped from the rolls and suspended from the University.

Courses offered: 2 Economics classes; 6 English classes; 5 Foreign Language classes; 2 German Civilization classes; 2 Government and Politics classes; 4 History Classes; 2 Journalism classes; 6 Math classes; 3 Music classes; 3 Philosophy classes; 2 PE classes, 3 Psychology classes, 1 Sociology class and 2 Speech classes.

EXPENSES: Payment of the Deposit ($10.00) reserves a place in the college for the student, subject to capacity and qualification considerations.

FEES: Matriculation Fee ($10.00); Dormitory Fee ($50.00); Activity Fee ($25.00) and Late Registration Fee (as applicable) ($5.00).

TUITION: The Tuition Charge for the academic year 1958/59 has not been definitely fixed, however it will probably be between $175.00 and $200.00 per semester. In addition, there is a $3.00 laboratory fee for certain courses.

DINING PLAN: Excellent complete meals are served. The established rates for this service are: $40.00 per month for 7 days per week boarders; $30.00 per month for 5 days per week boarders.

EDUCATIONAL Tours - First Semester

A half-day bus tour, with a noted German guide, to points of historical and cultural interest in Munich; the Frauenkirch, Neues Rathaus (new city hall) German Technical Museum, Haus der Kunst (House of Art), and other historical buildings and monuments - $ .50

A two-day trip, with guide, to the three best preserved medieval villages in Germany - Nordlingen, Dinkelstuhl, and Rothenburg - $10.00

A four day guided tour by bus to Vienna, plus hotel accommodation with breakfast and lunch included with a tour of Salzburg on the return trip - $28.00

School started on September 10 and ended on May 30. There were 4 days at Thanksgiving, 2 weeks at Christmas, a 2 week Spring Vacation.

Comments From You Our Readers

From Judy Samms Stanford (59) Stanfordwk@earthlink.net 

Great newsletter. Thanks so much for all the effort. Judy Risler brought back so many great memories. I loved Bushy Park.

Got this from:

Harlan Frymire (60) Frysline@aol.com      and 
Sherianne Sellers Seibel (61) Seibels@lscc.cc.fl.us

While waiting for my first appointment in the reception room of a different dentist I had selected, I noticed his certificate hanging on the wall, which bore his full name. Suddenly, I remembered that a tall, handsome boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 40 years go. Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply lined face was way too old to have been my classmate.