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David Fletcher

Merry Christmas one and all!

Dave Fletcher

Paula Geiser (Bonomo)

I second Dave's holiday message and wish my classmates the kind of holiday that brings family & friends together for the best of times. In one of my You.tube ramblings, I made a discovery that I promised myself to share with

those who keep up on our message board when the season rolled around once again. Although you may not recognize the Christina Rosetti poem, I know the melody will be very familiar and stir some happy memories for you, as well. (Hmm...hope this launch is successful.) Blessings in the New Year,

Paula & family 

Douglas Silvern

Dear Class of 71,  As the final days of 2024 leave us, I wantted reflect and recap a special year of celebration for us that turned 71. Celebrating  those in January to March.in Alexandria VA

celebrating April -June in Vienna VA

Celebrating At Astro Beer Hall July-Sept in Shirlington VA

Celebrating Oct-Dec. In Camp Springs

Thinking of all of you. Wish more of you or would have joined us.

other Memories or 2024

Girls lunch with Mimi, Deb, Susan, Cathy and Pam

Ken and Donna Polky looking good in green,at N.Myrtle Beach

Capt Pat and Vickie in Annapolis

Pam's birthday in August at Ruthie's, her fav

Rita Ritner and the Silvern's Wishing you all a Happy 2025. Continued health and blessings.

Let's  continue making memories

Kenneth (Ken) Polky

Thank you for posting the photos of the past year, Doug!

Robert (Bob) Williams

Thanks Doug and happy holidays to everyone. We're almost a quarter way through this century and I for one am happy to be here!

Ron Mott

Hi everyone,

I don't look up here often enough! Doug, that was an excellent summary and thanks for the effort. 2024 has been a fantastic year here in Little Rock and it looks like the class of '71 is hangin' together just fine and aging like a fine wine.

Cheers for a safe and wonderful 2025!

Douglas Silvern

February 20.2025: First "Because We Can ' gathering of 2025.at Mike's American Grill, Springfield VA.

Front row left to right: Al, Cathy W, Cathy T, Pam S, Deb D, Mimi T, Angie N, Sue T, Pam D, Sheryl S, Doug.S

back row Lto R: Paul T, Rod S. , Dave N.

Classmates, this is not an exclusive group. We would love more of you to come and share with us. There are no special invites, no reservations needed, no criteria to meet, other than you made memories with us at CHS. (spouces and friends are  welcome) Come Share the Joy

I'll try to remember to post future gatherings . Also, Check out CHS '71 Facebook page, Admin: Pam Day for future get togehter info. Let's do it, "Because We Can".

Paul Turner recieved the story of the day award  when he told us of his adventure to Fort Holabird, Balt . MD with Peter Bergman for their pre-induction physical (1972). If you ever saw the movie "Alice's Restaurant" or  listened to Arlo Gutherie's song of the same title, you get the picture. He and Peter were not the only classmates that had that same expereince that year. Holabird closed in '73.

Many of your names were mentioned in our tales of yore. You need to be with us this year to verify the authenticity.

Warmest regards to all of you, be well

Doug

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P.S. See you at Mike Parvis' BIRC bowking outing Crofton Md. 3/23 /2025  12:30-4:30 PM

Heck yeah, it was a great time. Deb and Angie are inseparable. I call them, "The Twins". We called in Ben Carson, but he walked away .SMH.

Robert (Bob) Williams

Thanks Doug for the update. Looks like great fun and we're due a trip that way soon. Ken Polky said he was coming to Texas sometime this Spring so will have to post some pics. Take care amigo.

Bob

Kenneth (Ken) Polky

Bob, Donna and I plan to fly into Austin on April 4th and then head over to San Antonio on the 6th.  Hopefully we can meet up with Inge and you on one or both of the days we're in town.

Douglas Silvern

Greetings anf Happy Spring, Hope eveyone is enjoying 2025 as it moves quickly past us

Rod and I have been trying to catch up for some golf tune up before the outing June 23 in Bowie, Md.

Mike Parvis has been setting  up these successful  outings for many years. If your not traveling and are well enough to come over, it's worth it. You don't have to golf. You can join us for lunch under the pavillion.

Contact Mike at 301 789 7781 or 410 721 6977 or maparvis@comcast.net  if you are lucky, he might answer.

Pam D is the admin for a FB page: CHS'71  check it out

Hope to see or hear from  you soon , get in touch,  our memories are fading.

Doug S

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Douglas Silvern

Classmates and Friends, We are only 5 weekends away from June 22,2025. The year is almost half gone.

The BIRC golf event that brings many of us together  to golf, eat and have some great laughs is Monday June 23.  I encourange anyone who hasn't particpated in a while to come on back.  If you never have  engaged, come on give it a go.  Please get in touch with Mike Parvis. I put the information on the previous post. He is waiting to hear from you.

June 22 is the Sunday before that event. For some  reason Clyde's of Georgetown is beckoning me.

I am playing golf on Monday with Mike and the gang.  So instead of driving 2 hours on a Monday morning, I'll hang out in the DMV on Sunday.    Would love for any and all to join me. 

I'm thinking of meeting at Clydes at 4 pm for a beverage and some laughs. At about 5:30  a reservation for a great Italian meal at Filomena Ristorante on the canal ( recommendated by a fellow Terp),  or Il Canale.  Both are easy walking distance from Clydes. So right now it's a coin toss. I'm leaning towards Filomena.

For the classmates close by, if able,  this should be a no brainer.  I'll make the reservations for dinner, if you just please give me an indication that you will be attending. I don't think we will need a reservation at Clydes for a beverage, but if recommended, I will. Please give me notice by Monday June 9. Text .call or email.

I hope 72 is looking great on you.

Doug

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David Fletcher

There is one person who got cheated by fate that should be included in our class.

Can we add Gail Roy to the class listing? Maybe she can hook up with some old frineds.

Dave

Pamela Anderson (Smith)

Mark Berninghausen

Cheated by fate? How so?

Douglas Silvern

Greetings Class of '71, The last ime I had a chance to get together, with a smaill group of us, was in June of this year,  Mike and the Bowie Community hosted another fabulous golf outing. The day before a small group of us met at a wonderful Italian establishment in Georgetown. 

I did get a chance to play another 18  with Rodney in August. We were just a few strokes shy of winning that tournament.  Rodney still crushes the golf ball further than anyone else I've played with in many years.

Sorry I did not  pull anything else togehter this year.  If not planned, the time just passes us by. Tom U does give me a push or reminder on occasion. I  had a wonderful short visit with Kenny P in Myrtle Beach at the end of October. On occation I'll connect on the phone with distant classmates, and always remember to wish many of you birthday greetings.

The Holidays are upon us , and 2025 is over in a blink.  2026 marks year 55 since graduation. 

My consciousness echoes to me . Is the passage of time an illusion?

I wish everyone continued blessings, health and safety throughout the  holiday season.

All my best

Doug 

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David Fletcher

A Happy Happy and Merry Merry to one and all!
 

Dave

Douglas Silvern

Greetings Class of 71 Cavaliers and frinds, Happy New Year. 

Michael Paris just sent out information pertaining to the BIRC Bowling Event schedulked for Sunday March 22, 2026. 12:30-to 4:30 or beyond. It is a fabulous fundraiser for the Bowie Community Church. This  event is well attended by many of our classmates and CHS graduates.  

The event is at the Crofton Bowling Center which is very easy to find on whatever navigation app you use.

There is an option to bowl, but many folks come over to enjoy the buffet lunch and have joyful interaction with the other attendee's.  

I look forward to this event as it is a wonderful kick off to each year. I  think there are photo's from this event in the photo gallery. There is an apres bowling get together at the lounge for anyone  wishing to stay and have a few more laughs with Mike and the gang.

Hope you can put this on your calendar and come on over this year.  ( GOD willing  there will be more get togethers throughout the year)

If you need more info. please contact Mike or Myself. We would love to see you.

Bowl or not c ontributions to the Church  are accepted at the door,. Mike's contact info is below.

Stay well and safe

Doug

301-639 4220

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, The cost per bowler is $37, made payable to BIRC. The contact person is Mike Parvis, maparvis@comcast.net  Send Bowler names, phone number and check made payable to BIRC . BIRC address; 1767 Tyrone Street, Crofton, MD 21114

Linda Mott-Smith

Will be in the DC area in the next month or two and look forward to seeing some of you!

Douglas Silvern

Linda, please give more exact dates when you know ,and when you will be available to get together, and we can make some plans.

dgs

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Linda Mott-Smith

Hi Doug, Not sure when, as my family is awaiting word when my 95 year mother who died 12-28 can be buried with my father at Arlington National Cemetery, so will keep you posted.

Douglas Silvern

Linda what a long eventful life your mom must have led. 95, She witnessed so much change. 

My condolences. What a great honor for your family to have mom and dad resting at Arlington.

Will wait for more details from you.

Doug

Linda Mott-Smith

Thank you Doug and look forward to my DC visit!

Douglas Silvern

2/12/206  Lunch at Mia's Italian Kitchen, King Street Alexandria, Va after visit at Pam's Art Exhibit at Torpedo Factory.  Mia's is now voted as serving the  best Eggplant Parm. Previously held by Tartini's Pizzeria, Orlando, Fla.

pictured right to left: Angie N, Dave N. Debbie D. Pam D. Sheryl S. Doug S. Tom U.

Next featured event: BIRC Bowling get together, Crofton Bowling Center, Crofton Md.   Sunday, March 22,2026 12:30-4:30pm  (relax and have some laugh's at the lounge when the bowling ends)

If you attend Deb may give you a hug.. You don't have to particpate in the bowling, just hang out and watch Tony G.

hope to see you soon.

dgs

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Douglas Silvern

Greetings Classmates, significant others  and friends of CHS class of '71, As the Easter/Passover Holiday approaches I want to wish everyone who celebrates Spring in one way or another very blessed times.

You may have missed the BIRC bowling fundraiser that occured last Sunday.  A group of about 20 CHS '71 classmates attended.  Much apprieciation to  Nancy Watson who has been  updating our site and has posted pics in the column menu listed as 2026 Event photos.

The next organized gathering that I am aware of is explained below. There are smaller gatherings that occur, usually down in the Chesapeake beach or Deale , MD area for dinner and oyster eating,.

Prior to the golfing event 6/22, I am promoting a dinner on Sunday  6/21 6:30-8:30 pm  (Father's Day Evening) at Nonna Angela's 2225 A Defense Hwy, Crofton MD 21114.  If you are finished celebrating with family, please come over and join us for a beverage, snack or a good italian meal.

Please review the info below for the golfing fundraiser, and if you golf, I encourage you to come join us for an amazing golf outing.  I've particpated   since 2017 and look forward to it each yr.

If you don't golf ,but still would like to come over for an entertaining lunch, apres golf, Michael and the BIRC community is offering an AYCE( most of us eat a lot less than we used to) lunch catered by  Texas Road House for a $20 donation.  That's one heck of a deal. Lunch starts at about 1:30 pm . There is free parking at the course.

I'll remind everyone that this is our Double Nickle year (55) and if you have not had a chance to catch up with the CHS '71 gang in a while, you are missing out.  It is never too late, until it is, to come relax and enjoy. We welcome you with open arms. I guarantee a warm greeting  and sense of community. We have matured greatly, and are not the cretin's  we used to be, (99.9% of us)   You still have more in common with this group than you may think. It is exuberating and  addictive.

For more info or questions please contact Mike Parvis or myself.

Doug

301-639 4220  dstanman92@gmail.com

P.S. There maybe another announcement coming on a gathering on  6/25

Please join us at the Bowie Golf Club for this year's golf fundraiser for BIRC Scholarships on Monday, June 22nd. The cost per golfer is $120 which includes Texas Road House catered lunch, beverages, golf cart and a round of golf. The event starts with a Shotgun start Tee Off at 9 am

 
Pre-register or register as a single, double or part of a foursome with your name, phone and fee.  Make checks payable to BIRC. Send check and info to BIRC,
1767 Tyrone Street, Crofton MD 21114
 

Linda Mott-Smith

I will be staying at the Holiday Inn Carlisle in Alexandria for my mother's burial at Arlington with my father. Will dine at Chadwick's Tuesday 4-21 to make sure our private dinning 4-22 is all set. Please feel free to join me as I will be solo😀