Writing In The Round

Sue Brandt aka Mrs. Kent Howerton, sent in this stationary mailed to her from Pam Hutchinson in 1972.

Pam bought the stationary from the Junior class stationary/magazine drive. The funds were raised to finance the prom.

The back featured circular lines. I don't know WHAT they're hiding but Pam and Sue refuse to let me read it.

Vote Early, Vote Often!

I just came across the original "art" for the 1970 campaign for Junior Class officers.

I really don't understand the point I was trying to make and neither did our constituents who swept us into office anyway.

Bumper Sticker #2

Restoring the West Palm Beach Courthouse to its original 1916 version meant tearing down the facade built around it in the late '60s. Among the artifacts recovered by the contractor was this vintage bumper sticker printed circa 1970.

I copied the original (the new owner wouldn't give up this priceless bit of local history.) The original had white letters on a green field.

I always thought this thing was a riot. Perhaps someone with better photoshop skills than I can restore it to its former glory.

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Time On My Hands

Last month I took a buy-out from the Palm Beach Post after working there for a little over thirty years. I'm still getting over the shock of it all but looking forward to time spent in my studio where I can sculpt and paint.

I'll try to do better in keeping up with the blog. Over the summer I heard from John Chisolm, '71 and Bruce Lanahan. '72. Updates on them coming soon.

Bookmark the site. Send in memories, pics and ephemera to share!

About the artwork- I drew this to parody the Post's "Ask A Local" campaign- a little morale builder for the 300 Posties who left the newspaper this summer.

My brother Steve and I are negotiating a show in a Palm Beach Gardens gallery. These things are a logistical nightmare and this was pitched to us on short notice.

Details coming and of course you're all invited.

Two More

Ralph Mellone, '71 sent two more pictures of their 1973 camping trip (posted earlier.)
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L to R: Brian Crooks and Steve Cartier
Bottom: Steve

Thanks Ralph!