Woodbridge High School: End of the war...

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

End of the war...

The town turned out on Sunday, October 29, 1946. Some thirty thousand well wishers lined local streets to officially welcome home the veterans of World War ll. More than four thousand people took part in the homecoming parade. Vintage Reo Diner stands to the right along with School #11 in the upper right.

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* Keith Thibodeaux writes: Rich, I thank all of you involved in this wonderful blog for the well written story of my life's travels. I am flattered to have been asked in the first place. The four of you have something very special going on and your efforts are appreciated by classmates and community alike I'm sure.

Blessings,

Keith

* Jack Taylor writes: I choked on my coffee when I saw the "Sopranos spoof"! Hilarious guys, funny stuff. Jack

* Ginny Shaffer Kershaw Awesome job guys! My Mom graduated high school with Raymond Jackson back in 1933 when our HS was actually Barron Avenue. Now, Cousin Brucie's visit to our Thom McAn...I was second in line for his autograph that day! Thank you for the effort you three put into our Blog. Ginny

* Kathi Jedrusiak Bornemann writes: Rich, Diane and Cindy, With each passing month I am more and more blown away, down right jaw dropping impressed at this incredible blog. It is obvious you spend a great deal of time and effort researching and compiling all the info and I have to say thank you for caring enough to bring this to us all; talk about sharing and giving, you guys are right up there with the best! Kathi

* Linda Kirchhoff Sequine Folks, I really enjoyed the story about our Jersey Shore. So many memories for me...several of us formed a sorority during our freshman year at WHS. I still have my old pin. Joanne Caldwell, Lillian and Linda Latavich were in our small group spending many a day sunning down at the beach. Each August my grandparents took the entire family to Wildwood for three weeks. We could bring friends to join us. I have such good memories of the shore, especially that of walking the boardwalk with my future hubby. Now we go back every year on July 22nd to Point Pleasant to celebrate. Awww, such memories...thank you. Linda.

* Ken Kertesz writes: Rich, Cindy and Diane, way too much to read and absorb in one viewing! Wow! When do you folks find time to do anything else? Once again, this Blog and site is one terrific way to re-connect and stay in touch. Absolutely superb! Thanks to all who contribute and participate. Warmest regards.

* Alan Semok writes: I want to thank you for the very nice profile of my "life since WHS '70" for the class Blog. I do appreciate the effort and am flattered that you even thought it appropriate to do. So...MANY thanks! I have been enjoying the Blog and really loved the piece on Chuck McCann (whose influence is probably one of the top five reasons why I decided to puruse show business). Chuck is both a long time friend of mine and is unquestionably an underrated comic genius. Again, thanks to the three of you for your efforts on the Blog and I'll continue to look forward to future updates.

* Valerie Alexander Barcellona writes: I so much enjoy reading the WHS Blog each month and was just thinking the other day that it must be time. Thank you all who contribute each month...you made a perfect ending to my week. Thank you.

* Penny Shuff McConagly writes: I am going to get fired from work!! I can’t wait until I receive each issue. I have to read it right away, even if I am in the middle of something on my desk. Thanks for all the research that you guys do, the history is fascinating. It is very interesting to find out what fellow classmates have accomplished. I also enjoy feeding the fish. Ha ha The picture I recognized right away as **** *********. Keep up the good work guys. Thanks- Penny Shuff McConagly

* Bob Conquest writes: Hey Rich, Cindy, and Diane, Again, I would like to compliment your hard work in developing a most entertaining and reminiscing blog. I look forward to all the excellent research you guys put together to update our 1970 graduation class, classmates, and towns: congrats. Best, Bob Conquest