Jeff Pogue

Mike, Kay and Gail lived down the street from me growing up.... Jeff Pogue http://www.chattanoogahigh1965.org/bios/memorial.html#LINGERFELT

Don Paul

Hi everybody. I had planned on coming to the reunion in October.
However...I booked a show that just opened last night here in Los Angeles, and we run through October 11th. After that, I have a solo piece that I'm performing at The Goethe Institue here in Los Angeles for Placido Domingo and others on October 29th.
With a booked Christmas schedule of Berlin/Cologne/Stuttgart/Chicago/Chattanooga and back to LA, I couldn't fit the reunion in between gigs here in October AND the Christmas in Germany scenario.
I'll be home December 28 - January 1st.

Wish I could have seen all of you at the reunion. I will be back...and in the future, after Mother leaves us, I'll stay and work out of my Nashville agents up on the mountain.

Mom is 96...still going damned strong, and I was up on the mountain in July.

I love my home town.

xox Don

Steve Campbell

What a great job has been done this web site. Had not been in cantact with anyone from City in forever. Really nice to see what so many people are doing and where they are. Have renewed contact with several classmates. Thanks to all who make this possible.

Billy Craig

OMG This is so wonderful ive reunited with people I haven't talked to since school. Mike & Paige I couldnt even think how many hours it has taken to do all this, I know so many classsmates do appriciate it and use it quiet often as I do. I also want to thank Monty and Kenny for their work. Looking Forward to seeing everyone friday night.

Again Thanks a Million

Martha Killeffer

I'm going to give my response to all the work you two have done. have done. SPECTACULAR! I am really looking forward to seeing everyone 39 years after the fact. I can't wait to see you two Friday night the 16th. Take care and it won't be long. Martha

Jean Anne Gardner

Rockin' reunion!!!

Thanks to the committee for all their hard work. Thanks to my friends for all the love, especially Paula. Thanks Buddy and Kim for just being you (see you soon at the old Ari's, I hope). Thanks, Frank, for being my dance partner (felt just like that formal we went to senior year), But I did miss the flocked tux complete with flask pocket from the Soulman Shop. Thanks Jeanie for making everyone you talk with feel good and for encouraging me to write. And finally, thanks to that last remaining Tam... may we always be as young, foolish, and happy as we can be!

Bill Russell

It was great seeing all the people whom I haven't seen...some in over 20, others over 35 years! Some I didn't see, but 'missed'. Death is cruel..:( Unfortunately, because of my work schedule (and a small distance of 58 miles), I made it to the Saturday night festivities at around 10 pm, EST. The Tams (they got their name from the "Tam O'Shanter" variety of hats which they originally wore). Anyway, the last "shoo-bop" song to be a hit, a favorite of mine, the 1969, top 40 hit (#38), "I've Been Hurt". The Tams opened with that song, and I was disappointed...it sounded "muddled" and wasn't "crisp; no 'brass sound'. And the song: "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am?", was the same way...lacking in 'tone prescence' and 'vocal clarity'. It 'haunted' me to the extent that I started researching on: Google, Wikipedia and Youtube (and other factual sites), as soon as I returned home. I was right! The "Tams" were 'shams'... in that they were alluding their association to the recordings which a different group had made famous, with a different rendition of the Tams' failured attempte to break the "Top 100" on "Billboard" magazine. In fact, the Tams' only big hit was: "Be Young, Be Foolish, But Be Happy!" No, to hear the songs which you grew to love (and the ones Tommy Jett of WFLI, "Jett-FLI" and his: "on we go with the musical show..on down beat,beat,beat,etc." used to play as DJ), you need to hear the group which had their first hit, "May I?". After that, the 1969: "I've Been Hurt"; followed by the more successful: "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am?" (a little more 'upbeat' then the Tams' version and with horns/brass); the group? ' Bill Deal and the Rhondells'. At one time, it was a 20 piece band! Bill Deal died of a heart attack in 2003, at age 59. Interestingly, where they were successful in making their 3rd hit successful ("What Kind of Fool...") by 'jazzing it up', (compared to the Tams' slower version). The last recording by the Rhondells was in 1972, but the record 'fizzled' and bombed. Ironically, Carole King took the song and changed it into a ballad by slowing it down, susequently making a # 1 hit on the charts.The song? "It's Too Late".
The smash hit, "Louie, Louie" was recorded by: Paul Revere and the Raiders; but their version was released 4-5 months after a new group called The Kingsmen released their version. Uh oh!
Movies are the same way, in that they are often times 're-made' to appeal to a new generation. Hence, often times becoming a 'block-buster'. "Ben Hur" is a good example with which to relate. The original Ben Hur was a silent picture made in the 1920's (same director..DeMille). Actually, preference of one song/movie over another is more or less which version you've heard (or seen) first. It's a matter of 'taste', actually. That being the case, the Tams aren't really 'guilty' after all... it's just that their versions didn't receive much 'air time' since they were considered by 'DJs' to be "too late, it's too late, Too Late, Now" LOL! Sorry, forgive me on that bit of humour! Next: 'humor vs. humour'; 'color vs. colour'; tomato vs. 'tomatoe'? (just kidding!).
The fact is (and what it all boils down to) is, like everyone else, I had a good... no, GREAT time...and that's all that really mattered! Thanks to all which put on this extraveganza! Especially to Big Mike and Paige and of course, the most spirited 'ball of fire' from all the years, combined: Cindy Fuller Thomas, our 1972 'captain'!
Rx
P.S. After all these years...Sheron Bunch actually talked to me! CFT hugged me...Louis(Lewie) Card talked to me and smiled! Ah... life is good!

Darius Roland Keith

Welcome to the real world, my friend. Sooo many of these old groups and even soloists have been "shammed" these days! It's a sad state of reality that the artists seldom "own" their own music, or even their name, in the deals they signed with the crooked record companies.
Dennis Yost & the Classics Four are a prime example. After all the sucess those guys enjoyed, in later years another group were performing as the originals, and Dennis got so frustrated, he was being treated for cronic depression. He was just getting his life going again a couple of years ago, then had a bad fall, injuring himself badly and eventually died from that head injury last year.
And then there was Jim Croce, etc., etc. I was so thrilled to get to see Bobby Vee at Cypress Gardens a couple of years ago. He was on a bill with Lou Christe. He looked great for his 63 or so years, but the man had definately "lost his pipes". The crowd was kind, and gave him his just due, but everyone was well aware. On the other hand, ol' Lou "falsetto" was dead on, as good as ever. The man always had a great voice, (beyond the gimmick falsetto), and still has the goods.
I envy you, that you were present at the event, none the less. Peace, Dee Keith

Jim A Smith

For twelve hours this weekend I was a teenager again. I had forgotten how much fun it can be. As I've gotten older I often relate my life to Jackson Browne's song "Running on Empty." What fun to capture those moments in time at City High School again. Seeing my old friends and meeting some new ones was great.

Where did the time go ? It seems like yesterday I was a nervous sophomore going to Mrs. Rushworth's homeroom. I didn't realize it at the time but I was starting the adventure of a lifetime. My fondest memories still lie in the hallways there.

To all that attended this weekend it was great to be a part of this trip into our past. If you did not attend make sure to join us next year. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Deepest thanks to all who made this possible. I know it takes hours of your time to make it happen. You all need a pat on the back.

Monty Jolly

I want to thank everyone who attended Dynamo Decade Reunion 2009. Your support of this event makes all of the work worthwhile. I hope that it was a memorable weekend for each and every one of you. Thanks also to everyone who worked on the event, sponsored it and thanks to Paige and Mike for their work on this website. I appreciate everyone's commitment to the reunion and to the school. I wish you all an upcoming holiday season of peace and joy and a happy 2010. My hope is to see everyone again at Dynamo Decade Reunion 2010. Orlando Lightfoot said it best upon his induction into the CHS Hall of Fame on Friday night, "Once a Dynamo, Always a Dynamo." See you next year!!
Monty Jolly

John Martin

WHOW, WHAT A GREAT TIME WE ALL HAD! HOW FORTUNATE AND BLESSED WE ALL ARE TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY GO TO CITY HIGH WHEN WE DID!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO THE COMITTIEE. WHAT A GREAT JOB EVERYONE. THERE IS A LOT OF WORK THAT GOES INTO AN EVENT LIKE THIS. EVERYONE DROP A NOTE THANKING THE COMITTEE. DID I MENTION WHAT A FRICKING GOOD TIME I HAD. THANKS EVERYONE FOR MAKING IT "AS USUAL" THE BEST!!!
JOHN MARTIN OUT

Deborah Kelly

BIG MIKE AND PAIGE, I REALLY ENJOYED MYSELF THIS WEEKEND.MISSED PAIGE, HOW YOU ARE FEELING REMEMBER THAT OUR ALMIGHTY FATHER IS A HEALING FATHER, JUST HAVE FAITH IN IN HIM AND HE WILL FIX EVERYTHING.I WILL BE PUTTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE PRAYER LIST AT MY CHURCH. LOVE YOU BOTH, DEBORAH KELLY CLASS OF 1969

Leah Geraghty

I honestly think everyone has gotten better looking...as important, all the Dynamo's wonderful senses of humor were on lightning speed display and I swear the heavens were a little brighter this past reunion weekend.

Monty, Ken and Gail you are all miracle workers...shaving off decades of our lives.

Thanks a million

Leah Geraghty

Paige and Mike

A very special thanks to you both. Paige, we missed you so but you would have been proud of Mike...always charming even though he missed you terribly.

Wayne Hannah

Wow, !!!!you guys out did yourselves at this year’s reunion it was great. It was go great to see old friends form the CHS classes of 72, 73 and 74. A special thanks to Rosemary for representing the class of 74 on the board. You did a great job.

Seeing ours class mates brought back lots of great memories. And I have got to say what was true in 74 is still true today the class of 74 still has some of the pretties girls on the planet. Keep the smiles going and let’s do it again next year.

Once a Dynamo Always a Dynamo !!!!!!

Bill Russell

I missed the 1st night / 'Hall of Fame' night at CHS... is it possible to procure/purchase a copy of the program? I would especially like to have (or read) a have a copy of all the pertinent speeches. Thank you to everyone involved, including the sponsors!

Monty Jolly

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Dynamos, wherever you are!!!
Monty Jolly

Joe Stephens

Mike when i saw the picture of John it brought back a rush of memories . My daughter went to ND and we got to keep up with some of the teachers at city and coaches . IF ANYBODY KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO PETE JAMES I SURE WOULd like to find him thanks Great webb site joe bill class of 68

Monty Jolly

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL DYNAMO MOMS. I hope you are all doing great.

Monty Jolly

Kathryn Bradley Shea

 Super page.....what a wonderful job....and how much work y'all have put in!  Thank you so much for doing all this for us........

Deborah Kelly

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO ALL DYNAMOS EVERYWHERE

Deborah Kelly

TRIVIA QUESTION, I THINK IT WAS IN 1965, I WAS IN THE 7TH GRADE

Martha Killeffer

I believe the Mustang was first produced in 1965,I was in the 8th grade at Dalewood.

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Chris Kidwell

Thank you to ya'll for the birthday greeting.  I just now got back into the website.  Reluctantly, I admit that I forgot how I had logged in.  And rather than just "contact the administrator" ... I was determined to figure it out.  But finally caved in the ask.  :)

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Alice Clevenger Cooper

ANSWER TO JOE BILL STEPHENS           re:PETE JAMES                                     

HEY JOE BILL.....DO NOT KNOW IF ANYONE HAS CALLED OR UPDATED YOU; BUT SINCE I SEE NO ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION ON PETE JAMES.........I HAVE 'OLD' INFO, BUT MIGHT HELP.  PETE WENT INTO THE SERVICE, I THINK. MARRIED BRENDA BROWN (BRAINERD) WHO'S DAD OWNED BERT BROWN FORD.  THEY MOVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM US IN E. BRAINERD, HURRICANE CREEK SUBDIVISION, about '77-'78?  THEY ALREADY HAD THREE CHILDREN, SO DID WE, AND MY HUSBAND, TOO, WAS IN THE CAR BUSINESS.  WE LIVED THERE 12-13 YRS, BUT PETE AND BRENDA MOVED IN EARLY 80'S??? IF I AM REMEMBERING CORRECTLY, PETE WANTED TO  GO BACK INTO THE SERVICE.  BERT SOLD THE FORD DEALERSHIP, WE BOUGHT SCENIC CITY MAZDA, BERT DIED.......AND, I HEARD PETE MOVED 'BACK TO CHATT' AND WERE IN HIXSON.  THEY DID NOT RECONNECT WITH OUR LITTLE SUBDIVISION, WHICH GOT HUGE......WE LEFT FOR A LITTLE PIECE OF MTN IN OOLTEWAH.  'GOT OUT OF THE CAR BUSINESS'....I SOLD REAL ESTATE AND WAS ONE OF YOUR TOP AGENTS  FOR MANY YEARS.  WORKED ALL CHATT, MTNS ......BUT, SPECIALIZED IN E. BRAINERD, OOLTEWAH.  THEN, MOVED TO ATLANTA FOR 13 YRS WHEN THE TORNADO OF '97 HIT MY HOME AND TOOK ALL BUT ME!!! LARRY WAS IN ATLANTA! KIDS IN COLLEGE!  NOW, WE ARE BACK IN TN, MARYVILLE, AS OF JULY 1ST,'10.......TO BE CLOSE TO OUR 8 GRANDS.  SIX IN KNOX AND TWO IN CHATT.  AND, THRILLED TO HAVE THIS WONDERFUL SITE OUR DEAR CHS FRIENDS HAVE COME TOGETHER AND PRODUCED.  HOPE YOU FIND PETE JAMES.......OR, SOMEONE KNOWS A PARENT OR COUSIN, ANYONE THAT MAY KNOW PETE AND GET INFO TO YOU.  WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE BOTH PETE AND BRENDA AND CATCH UP, too!.........AS WITH SOOOO MANY OF ALL.  HEARD FROM MANY AND SO LOOKING FORWARD TO PEOPLE I NEVER DREAMED I WOULD LOSE TOUCH AND LEARNING OF DEAR ONES WE HAVE LOST BY DEATH.  SO MANY STORIES WE ALL HAVE.........BLESSINGS AND HEARTACHES.   HOPE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE WILL COME THIS AND EVERY YEAR........TIME IS FLYING BY TOO FAST!  IT'S BEEN OVER 40 YEARS AND I DON'T THINK I'VE SEEN YOU SINCE GRADUATION!  LOOK FORWARD TO MID OCT!  HOPE THIS HELPED SOME, JOE BILL!   ALWAYS.....ALICE