September, 2012 - WE WILL ALL HAVE CELEBRATED OUR (excuse my language), 60th Birthday! LET'S PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999, er... 1969!

Join such celebrated birthday brethren as  Dan Aykroyd, Harvey Fierstein, Mr. T, Chaz Palminteri, Joel Silver, Bob Costas, Tommy Ramone, Paul Stanley, Lou Ferrigno, John Mellencamp, Bob Geldolf, Sting, Mark Hamill, Chrissie Hynde, Mark Harmon, Robin Williams and Buddy Miller ... for a 2012 60th celebration!  (some of whom MAY appear at our "Morris Compound Event")
Chime in! Let us know if you think you can still get it up for a "Diamond Jubilee" of Fun, Fantasy, Amends, Revenge and Craziness!
That's September 27-29, 2012 - no excuses!  Book your flights now for 5 Caton Circle, Newtown, PA! 

And, check out the GALLERY for more photo's of our reunion..images that will be dwarfed by the Activities of our 60th Birthday Bash in 2012 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just sayin'-

Great New shots, courtesy of Linda Carol

Great New Shots - coming this weekend!

New classmate shots caught through the "eye" of an iphone - check'em out at the GALLERY!

 NOW, MAY THE PARTY NEVER END!!! 

WHO WANTS TO TALK 60th BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS?

HOW'S OCTOBER SOUND?

PLEASE SEND FEEDBACK ON OUR RECENT REUNION FESTIVITIES... AND IDEAS FOR THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BIRTHDAY BASH ... AS ONLY A "MORRIS" COULD HOST! 

 

Yes, yet another fresh batch of photos (and over 7,800 views from our classmates) see more at the GALLERY!

New Round of Photos in! Check out the Gallery!

Fresh Pix!!! Courtesy of Bob Patton -see more at the Gallery

Class family photos -worth being on the Home Page! And, some wise advice for all of us from Steve & Joel...

More Photos at the Gallery!!! And...a link that every ex-Princetonian can really appreciate -Check out the conversations & join this Facebook Group! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_24983976545

(ADVICE STARTS HERE)

This is my philosophy and it's worked pretty well so far.  Enjoy!!

One day I had lunch with some friends. Bob, a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.

When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Bob who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.

I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Bob added, completely unabashed.

We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

I couldn't take my eyes off Bob as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys couldn’t believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Bob. I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.

I smiled. He asked if he amused me.

I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.

How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is Possible.

I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.

This year I realized how old I was (He grinned) I haven't been this old before."

"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I haven’t fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.

There are too many golf courses I haven’t played. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.."

With that, I called the waitress over.. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!"

This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.

SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS
Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

Lots of new photos at the GALLERY!

Party On! ...here's a link to a great dance video (courtesy of Joel).
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ZYL3j27sSH8&vq=medium

NEW SHOTS OF AN INCREDIBLE WEEKEND ... (I THINK)

See many more classic memories at The Gallery!
Over 6,650 visits to this website!!! We'll keep adding more photos
to the Gallery every few days.... so please keep checking back.

First Round of Pix at the GALLERY!!!! Many More to come-

WOW! What a great time!
Here is the first round of shots from the 40th Event.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Mr. Morris, for sharing your beautiful home & grounds for this incredible event.
The Band, the Company, the Beer, the Food (from pheasant, to wild boar, to venison, to buffalo, to snow crabs, shrimp, clams, on & on) Just Amazing! And who can ever forget waking up to the sound of gunfire early Saturday morning???? Being shot by blowgun darts? Driving a classic Morris Minor around the grounds? Drinking Bloody Mary's at all hours of the day?
And what a great looking crew of classmates! Are we going on 60? or 30? Who cares? We were all 18 again for a few days...Check out the first round of pictures at the GALLERY.
Thanks again, Steve, Joel, Mike, Curry, George, John, Linda, and the incredible Ken Foulk for your great eye at capturing all the moments on your camera.

LAST CALL!

Classmates,
   If you don't come to our "PHS Class of '70" Reunion Festival, just know...
we will be talking about you. The stories will be endless...good times, funny times, sad times too.
     If you haven't contacted Steve, do it now! You are still very, very welcome-
(but it will cost you $70 at the door)
    I'm on a flight in the morning so this is probably my last post before the bash.
We can't wait to see everyone...but if you can't make it - please know that you will be missed and we will raise a glass to you all -the greatest class in PHS history!
Once again, Steve's number is: 917. 916. 4579, and his email is: rsmfreepub@gmail.com
-so at least drop a line. Cheers!

5 DAYS, AND THE WEATHER'S LOOKING GREAT!

Whether you're skipping school and heading to New Hope or Gravity Hill...
 Steve's "Yasgur's Farm"  party venue is just down the road and ready for the masses to arrive!
The band, the bar, the kegs, the fishing pond, the family sport facilities, the bunkhouse, the campgrounds - the bond fire -EVERYTHING is ready and waiting!
Friday's Clambake (6:30-give or take) will be be outrageous! (but save some strength) Saturday has an annual  Brewfest happening down the road at Washington's Crossing (what timing)...Saturday Night - a Blast from the Past. THEE Morris/Class of 1970 Ultimate party to remember!
Sunday - rise from the dead with Steve's (and T-Bone's recipe) Bloody Mary / Pancake revival fiesta- 9:30 (give or take). Plus. the Winery, located just a 1/2 mile down the road, is presenting a symphony for all to reconnect to the real world. 
All ticket-holders will spend 3 days of invaluable memories...Call Steve for your last-minute reservations: 917.916.4579.

10 DAYS LEFT! Here's just a partial list of the friends we expect to see! Anyone on the list you wish you could see again?

PLEASE SIGN UP BY THIS THURSDAY,  MAY 5TH !!! WE DESPERATELY NEED THE GUEST COUNT....
AND CHECKS IN!
(Please excuse any typos...We can't wait to see everyone! Thanks to you all!) 
Joel Thompson            
Bill Liederman
Peirini Thayer (Tomassi)
Denny O'Brien
Anthony Amalifano
Robin Cowen
Chip Hall
Hugh Fitzpatrick
Gary Diviao
Tommy Parker
Peter Nicols
Pete  McCrohan
Pierine Thayer
Joe Seldner
Maurie Peabody
Jeff  Michaels
Joe & Susan (Laundauer) Cimerola
Peggy Seitz
Stephen Allen
Mike Novak
Mary Vivian
Laura Chenicek Korn
Linda Carroll
John Concillo
Susan (Murphy) Strempack
Susan Shaefer Carmeris
Bob Patton
Kathy McCarthy
Erica Dumpel
Greg & Liz (St John) Sykes
Joan Zierler
John Lemmon
Wayne "Dusty" Schmidt
Mike Tomlinson
Curry Hoover Simmel
Ken Keeshi
Robert Oliver
Sharon Worthington
Melanie Perone
Clint Olsen
Dennis Reisert
Carolyn Frank
Stephanie Medoff
Marlien Stevens
Pete Ferrara
Leslie Vial Owsley


THE PERFECT TIME TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT WORLD EVENTS LIKE:
Beer Jackets,  Buxton's, Renwick's, Princeton Clubs, The Princeton Inn (our Sr. Prom) the P-Rade, Reunions, The Nassau Inn, Jugtown, Zinder's, The A&S, The Continental, The Catacombs, Mr. Misty's, Cox's, Bloody Mary's (Watts), Langrock's, The Prep Shop, The English Shop, the Crow's Feet, the Pink Elephant, Urkin's, The Rusty Scupper, The Carousel, The Null Set, The Ivy Men, The Deuces Wild, Andy's Tavern, The "K.I." (King's Inn), Hulit's, Viedt's, Black Bart's, Sledding on Province Line Rd., Springdale Golf Course, the Princeton Battlefield (OH, YEAH!!!!), Kresge's, Einstein's Home, MacDonald's in Mercerville, P.J's, The Playhouse, The Garden Theater, Long Beach Island...on & on.  Endless Conversations NOT TO BE MISSED!

Hey 1970 Classmates. We Really need your help!

  Please get your checks mailed to Steve as soon as possible. All the Catering, Tents & Tables, etc. need to have deposits and locked in head counts confirmed by MAY 4th. Please get your checks in! 
  We're only three weeks away from "D" day!  No more hesitation... There may not be another chance to visit old friends and reminisce the great times we all had from 1966 to 1970.  This is "Last Call" to share those stories, confess those secrets & proudly toast the special people that made our "Class of 1970" one of the best in PHS history!
  It will be an incredible weekend - An Event Not To Be Missed...and, (most likely) Old Friends Never Again Reunited on this scale. 
  It's time to commit! We need your confirmation, and checks, in Now. How can anyone put a price on once in a lifetime memories and rekindled friendships? Think of the stories...crazy, fun times -relive it all one last time! 
      Thanks, everyone. Steve, Wayne (Dusty) Curry, Joel, Mike (T-Bone), George, John, Hugh & Sue (Murph)

3 Weeks left! Here is a photo tour of the grounds-preparing for the 40th Reunion Festival! From Football to Tennis to Paintball to Fishing to every indoor sport imaginable - This Reunion Promises to be the benchmark that all other reunions will be measured by. Please Contact Steve Today and Register for this memorable May 14th Event!!!

F

THREE WEEKS & COUNTING! ...IT'S TRIVIA TIME! (p.s. are you registered yet?)

How many faces can you ID?  Thanks, Jim Staats, for this oldie but goodie - It's not our Senior class picture, but fun none the less. I see Peter Holnback, Bobby Patton, Jay Seitz, Sandy Bordash & John Clausen....but check out that "Hottie" Melanie Perrrrrone!  Help us ID as many folks as we can.

Also go check out the new Photo's at the GALLERY (See the dancing Queen)

Can you answer these Trivia Questions from 1970? (No Googling allowed - and, if you can't leave your name, don't bother playing)
What was the top grossing movie?  (It wasn't Airport or MASH)
What won Best Picture?  (also, Best Picture/Drama? & Best Picture/Comedy?)
Number 1 Song? (It wasn't Bridge Over Troubled Water or Fire and Rain)
Bonus: What was  the number 1 song of 1969? (Hint: Scroll down & See picture with Mike Tomlinson & friend)
Most Popular TV Show of 1970?  (Stop Googling!) (It wasn't Hawaii Five-O, but the new one's pretty good)

Other Tid-Bits:
President?  Tricky Dick, of course.
But who was his VP?
U.S Population? (205,052,174)
The Dow? High - 842,  Low - 669
Unemployment rate?  3.5%
New Home Cost? $26,600.00
Median Household income? $8,734.00
and....
Price of a gallon of regular gas??????  30 freakin' 6 cents! That's .36! (not $3.60)  Ahhh! Good Times!

WE ARE ONLY 5 WEEKS AWAY!!! THE KEGS ARE ON ICE- THE BAND IS BOOKED - ALL WE NEED IS YOU!

 Don't miss this chance to see old buds, old loves, and a lot of just plain old folks like us!
Kids & Grand Kids are Welcome! This will be a family-friendly weekend (mostly), but the main message is don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with great friends and great memories!  (who knows if this chance will come our way again?)  So, please, sign-up & get those checks in ASAP -
Thanks, Everyone!


NEW FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT UPDATE! CHECK THE "FESTIVITIES" TAB ABOVE ...


And Looky Here....It's The 1970 New Jersey State Basketball Champions!  (Ok, not really, but what a good-looking crew!)  (Oh, and watch your hands, Hugh...there's a camera on you)

And speaking of "Good-Looking".....check out Marv! "Sweet "DO" Mr. Trottman"
(CHECK OUT THE NEW DRESS CODE INFO IN THE "DRESS CODE" TAB ABOVE)

Also speaking of... HAS ANYONE SEEN THESE MISSING SOULS? WE LOST TRACK OVER THE YEARS (ALONG WITH MANY OTHER FRIENDS).  HELP US FIND DIANE AND KRISTEN- WE'D LOVE TO SEE THEM AGAIN!

Lots of new Yearbook photos are now in the GALLERY...check'em out.

And here are some trivia questions for y'all....  leave an answer!


1. Can anyone remember what the Hoagie shop on Witherspoon was called ...before Hoagie Haven?


2. What was the man's name who sold candy from his wheelchair on Nassau St.?


Answer to earlier question:  The Hospital Fete "Battle of the Bands" winner in 1966 was "The Deuces Wild" playing "Good Lovin'" !   


Tell us - What was your first live band you saw at Dillon Gym?


WE HAVE NEARLY 4000 HITS ON THIS WEBSITE!  MANY OF YOU ARE CHECKING THINGS OUT - PLEASE... SIGN UP, SEND YOUR CHECK OR PAY ONLINE WITH PAYPAL! SEE YOU SOON!

Play us out - brotha Nov... 

FIRST CATCH OF THE SEASON!

Bring your Poles! Steve is kissing a lot of Bass out of his stocked pond. (Go to the Gallery page to see.)
Thanks for getting those reservations and checks in!  But don't stop now.  If you plan on attending, but still haven't registered online or connected with Steve, please let us know so we can get an accurate headcount. We have well over a hundred classmates attending ... so far!

HOLY COW! This website has nearly 3000 hits to date - Now we need some checks!

                                                                 Ahh! Good Times! 
 We can't wait to get together with everyone. Now we need your checks to start rolling in so we can get our down payments to our vendors. Please make them payable to "Princeton High School Reunion". ($55 per person now - $70 day of event)
You can send your check to Steve Morris, (that's the tall, dapper gentleman seen "snorting" in the center of the above picture) 5 Caton Circle, Newton, PA 18940.  We have well over a hundred folks rsvp-ing, with most still to come as things get closer.  It's going to be a great time!

CHECK OUT THE NEW SHOTS ON THE GALLERY PAGE!

Just look at this happy crew!  At least Heidi Hess (center) is glad to be there.

OVER 100 HAVE REGISTERED FOR REUNION -S0 FAR - OVER 2 MONTHS TO GO!

That's Incredible News!
... and Most are expected to sign up as May 14/15 draws closer!


Here is a tentative schedule of events:       

Friday night 6pm  to daybreak.... :)
Bar B Q and pizza
open tap
Open mike on stage

 Campfire stories of days gone by
Night football or volleyball under the lights
Beer pong, fooseball, pool, darts, fencing, basketball arcade and poker as desired
Cost:  nothing for pre registered attendees to Saturday's events

 
Saturday:
Noon to 5
 Afternoon fishing for Bass and sunnies in stocked pond
Lounging in the cool creek
Paintball in the woods
 All the above sports continue plus softball and boxing
 Spa-like activities- mud wrestling in the pond, close shaves in the bar, yoga, massages

Evening 7:00 -daybreak
Bar and kegs open
Catered sit down meal/buffet under a tent
Live 5 piece band starts at 8:30 til 11:30
Dancing to the band and CDs during breaks
Bonfire at midnight


Sunday Morning 10:00 am
Pancake breakfast     -Recovery bar

Mike Tomlinson & family invite (Steve) Buddy Miller (& Friends) to Reunion!

NEW PHOTOS -JUST IN!

Check out the new shots from our 30th Reunion at the GALLERY!

COMING SOON: "HOMETOWN TRIVIA"

Remember...   Jugtown?   Black Barts?  Renwicks?
-the winning band of the 1966 Hospital Fete "Battle of the Bands" competition?
(and the song that won?)
Princeton Trivia - What you remember, just might win you a prize. Stay tuned.

30th Reunion Shots! (Thanks to Linda Carroll)

See more 30th reunion pictures in the Gallery. 

Plus, keep checking back for ...

"Flashback" photos from our Yearbook: "Prince '70"

SPA Package, Ladies?

We are considering setting up a Spa package for anyone choosing to participate on Saturday afternoon. Please let us know if you might be interested, or if you think this is a good idea, so we can set it up...or not. Thanks

Connect with Others on Classmates.com

Please go to Classmates.com [click here for direct link] and connect with others.  You can RSVP for our 40th at Classmates.com but also be sure to tell folks about this "official" site to post comments and share thoughts with the committee.  Look for a "hard copy" letter coming your way in the mail.   We're trying to connect with classmates through every means possible.  Spread the word- May 13 - 15, 2011.

Save the Date!

Help!

Can anyone send me a 1970 Yearbook? I'll continue updating and improving this website, but I have no yearbook. I would mail back, or bring with me to the reunion...someone, help -this site could be so much better with some photos from our past. Someone please step up and I'll send you my address. Thanks! -wayne

Imagine...

Over a hundred...maybe two hundred, near sixty year-olds - acting like eighteen year-olds again.
(Pure Heaven for us...pure Hell for your kids.) 
  This is your opportunity to totally Flashback -reconnect, reignite and forget about the present for three incredible days! Anyone who attends will never be the same.

  Steve has the right ideas, the right plan and the greatest spread, (near New Hope/Washington's Crossing), to make it happen. From beer and bands, to bonfires and bbq - anything goes this May! 
No one allowed to act your age -we're all 18 again!
And remember... What happens at the Morris compound, stays at the Morris compound. Can't Wait!

  Look for the "E-VITE" coming your way soon. And tell all the classmates you know -
PHS Class of '70 is Finally having it's well-deserved 40th reunion...better late than never!

The "committee" looks forward to seeing Everyone, and be sure to post all comments here and pix to the gallery.   See you soon - Wayne "Dusty" Schmidt

This is the Dawning of ...

The Age of Aquarius

or is it ...

You Can Get Anything You Want

The 40^th Reunion of the PHS Class of 1970

Get your 55 Chevy, big hair, bell bottoms, and CSNY 8 tracks 

because we are going to party like its 1970 and we are on strike!

Be there, 

be in the time, 

be in the mind, and let it be!

This Website is the place to meet, 

RSVP and drop in some pictures and comments. 

Keep it clean- no streaking shots 

(Oh that came 3 years later).

This is a weekend long event if you want, 

but the big show is 

Saturday night May 14, 2011.

See you here-Steve Morris