Kathleen Daulton (Dacey)

I remember "My Fair Lady" done at Savanna.  The big posters said "Don't Miss Missy!".  I was involved in drama at the time so I got to see all the behind the scences fun, too.  It really was a great play.  I still enjoy live theatre. "Hamilton" is coming to The Segerstrom soon.  I saw a raffle for tickets last week for $2000.00!  Maybe I can get a Rush ticket?  Linda Carpenter, I'm thinking you have tickets?  Lucky!!!

Michael Elliott

I also remember our school production of Shaw's Pygmalion, which was the play My Fair Lady was based on.  I still marvel at how good the actors were.  Not just the leads but John Ivey's outstanding portrayal of Colonel Pickering.  I'm thinking it was in our junior year.  Or were there two major productions per school year?

Linda Wonn (Carpenter)

Yes I do have tickets.:)  Row D in the orchestra. I could have bought two more  in September for $190 each but no one in my family wanted them and I was on my way to Texas when they went on sale so I passed. They are now selling for about $1800 each. Wish I would have known you wanted them,  Kathleen. Just saw Something Rotten at the Segerstrom  last night from third row dead center and it was so hilarious. And what a cast? Lovers of musical theatre and Shakespeare will truly enjoy this funfest!

I also had a small part in My Fair Lady  as Freddy's Mom. And we usually did two major shows a year. One big musical and a play and then of course we did one acts and festical productions. I think Karen starred in Babes in Arms   and we had co-starring roles in The Mouse that Roared.   A toast to Mr. Reil and Mr. Brandt who so patiently directed those productions and Mr. Peterkin who was so instrumental in our musicals.  They all nurtured our talents and built our self confidence.  We were so blessed to be part of the wonderful Savanna drama program. Those were the days!

BTW Anyone who lives locally and  wants SCR tickets to the main stage let me know before next August.  I get 15 for each show and they always sell out well before the first play opens. The seats are great and this is a fundraiser for the Edison High School Academic Competition team. 

Jerry Labuda

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Holiday, Just a reminder that some of us classmates get together every last Tuesday of each month for breakfast at 9:30 AM at Keno's restaurant at 2661 W. LaPalma Ave, just west of Magnolia Ave. The next breakfast is Tuesday November 28th. Come join us and have a great breakfast and visit.

Linda Wonn (Carpenter)

As soon as We get our new puppy trained where we can leave him alone for a few hours, (Norm golfs every Tuesday), I will be joining you. Thanks for arranging this! Finally we have some lovely Fall weather in Southern California. The 84 degree Thanksgiving was a bit warm.  For those of you in colder, wetter climates, may we trade a bit of weather?

Mitch Wise

How about 28F this morning with a high of 40F  Chill factor 38F?  Actually enjoying the change, Fall was a bit too warm here as well.

Kathleen Daulton (Dacey)

Congratualtions on your new puppy, Linda and Norm!  Did you rescue another boxer?  I'm sure the puppy is adorable.  Good luck with the training.

Michael Elliott

Well classmates, the holidays are here so I thought a Mike's Ten Best holiday movies would be timely.  Here goes:

• Holiday Inn
• Miracle on 34th Street
• It's a Wonderful Life
• White Christmas
• A Christmas Carol (Alistair Sim)
• A Christmas Story
• Christmas Vacation
• The Muppet Christmas Carol
• Home Alone
• The Holiday

Honorable Mention

• Christmas in Connecticut
• Love Actually
• Die Hard
• The Shop Around the Corner
• About a Boy

What's your favorite?

Francis (Frank) Willis

Here are my picks for Best Christmas Movies:

• The Polar Express
• The Santa Clause
• Love Actually
• The Bishop's Wife
• Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• A Christmas Carol
• Holiday Inn
• A Charlie Brown Christmas

Happy Holidays to Everyone.

Mitch Wise

Two of my favorites,    Three Godfathers ( John Wayne)   We're no Angels  Humphry Bogart.

Greg Cook

A Christmas movie from the dark side: The Nightmare before Christmas

And this just in:

Bob Clark

Great stuff, guys!

Charlie Groh

Jim Carey's "Grinch" is wonderful!  My all time fave is Holiday Inn, and, as an adjunct, anything with Fred Astair!

Linda Wonn (Carpenter)

Great choices all. It's a Wonderful Life would top my list, followed by The Christmas Story and A Christmas Carol.    Trading Places is also somewhat of a Christmas film. And yes, Kathleen we adopted the puppy from DogzHaus Rescue. One thing about puppies. They keep you active. You should come and meet him.

Mitch Wise

Watching the news on the fires in S. Cal.  Really heartbreaking.  The Rye fire was very close to our son's place, luckily burned the other direction, the Lilac Fire Displaced Jan's sister for three days in Fallbrook.  They are back in the house, no damage, it got within about a half mile.  We have had so much rain here was wishing we could have sent it to help out.  God Bless all the fire fighters, etc. 

Greg Cook

First our music took over advertising and now Christmas carols? Regardless of your religious preferences, the creativity in this classic "nativity" story will bring a smile to your face.

Mitch Wise

Thanks Greg,  nice Christmas post.  I feel everyone will find this just fine.

Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee.

Jerry Labuda

Great Christmas Video, thanks for sharing.Merry Christmas.

Doug Peebles

Quite a creative way of telling the old, old story. Thanks.

Charles Harvey

A Blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all my Rebel classmates, from the Harvey family in Omaha Nebraska. Woke up to 3 inches of snow, 15 degrees with a 6 wind chill. Looks like we will have a "White Christmas".  

Jerry Labuda

Merry Chistmas to all my Rebel friends. If you're still in the partying mood on Tuesday December 26th, we are still gathering for breakfast at Keno's restaurant at 2661 LaPalma  near Magnolia Ave at 9:30 AM. We are planning on doing a "White Elephant" gift exchange so come on down and join the fun.Happy New Year to everyone.

Jack Fiskin

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and are Jewish friends I hope you had a Happy Hanukkah.

Karen Riegle (Taillon)

Looking out the window at snow on the ground this coold crisp December morning and feeling very grateful to be with family in Boston this Christmas.  Wishing all Savanna classmates a blessed and prosperous New Year. Stay well and keep the joy coming as every day we have is a precious gift.

Nancy Andersen (Madeira)

For those of you who have started your new year's diets, I just wanted to let you know -

Michael Elliott

Greetings and a Happy New Year class of '65!

Here are my nominees for the ten best movie comedies of all time:

• The General (Buster Keaton)
• Safety Last (Harold Lloyd)
• Duck Soup
• The Pink Panther (original Peter Sellers)
• Cat Ballou
• Animal House
• The Wrong Box
• The Producers
• Take the Money and Run
• Caddyshack

Honorable Mention:

• Monty Python and the Holy Grail
• The Goodbye Girl
• It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Jump in with your favorites so we can expand the list.  Cheers!