prom picture

Here is a rare photograph of the 1968 senior prom, with the gym/auditorium all decked out in its arabian finest. The theme, of course, was "Arabian Night." A salute to Captain Gallant and I Dream of Jeannie are thrown into the photograph as they were both culturally influencial for baby boomers.

1983

photo courtesy of Larry Lonergan.

Here is the top record of 1983 (updated 1995 version by different artist with a baby boomer theme): #1

Here is the updated 2008 version.

random photograph #12

Take a very close look. This photograph is definitely a fraud. Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney never appeared in any Nativity Variety Show either alone or together.

But it still is my favorite photograph over all.

Paul Winchell, a favorite baby-boomer generation entertainer, was quite a renaissance man as he was the first person to invent an artificial heart, a little known fact. He certainly was no dummy. groan

Maybe the song being sung in the photo is "I don't have a wooden heart?" groan

or maybe "Knock on Wood?" groan or "Norwegian Wood?" groan

Hello from Pottsville

Hi everyone, What a GREAT job you've done on the 1968 Blog!! I enjoy reading the stories & seeing the pictures.... I can't wait to see everyone in October.

Thanks for the memories!!

Gerry (Glunz) Schwartz

Thanks for the note, Gerry.

graduation

Hopfully if you click mouse over photograph of the class of 1968, the photograph will enlarge.

"The graduates"

photo compliments of Bill Garrity

Some memorable events of June 1968:
June 3: Andy Warhol shot
June 5: Robert F. Kennedy shot
June 8: James Earl Ray arrrested for murder of Dr. King
Number one song at the time: Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel

Class Song song as sung by Elvis

Speaking of Elvis, above is a photograph (of questionable authenticity) which depicts Elvis giving an award to a classmate

random photograph #11

Here is an early photograph from a Halloween dance. I was unable to identify everyone.

For more on Chief Halftown:

See him on Youtube

hear his magic words

fan's recollections

obituary

The Individuals

This is a rare photograph of the early incarnation of "The Individuals." It is the best quality that I can post. Some of the members are still playing. To read more about the current members of the group go to the this article from the Pottsville Republican: The New Individuals.
Bob Zucal of Danville, is the senior member of The New Individuals. Bob, a Minersville native, now the keyboard player, has been with the group since its inception and still finds enjoyment in strapping on his old accordion to make feet start skipping to ‘The Pennsylvania Polka.'

Rick Smith of Pottsville, also a golden oldies original member. Rick began playing the drums when he was 13. He joined his first group, The Comets, in 1964 during the age of the British Invasion. Rick played with the Individuals from 1965 until 1969 when his fancy turned to Polka and a group called The Billy Urban Polka Band. He returned home to The New Individuals in 1999.
I have no idea what song they are playing in the photo above, but it must be "time related" due to the appearance of the grandfather clock.

Some favorite time songs from the sixties include:

Time Has Come Today Chambers Brothers

"The Midnight Hour" Wilson Pickett
Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is? Chicago
"time won’t let me" Outsiders
"time is on my side" Rolling Stones
"No Time" Guess Who