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The Springer Connection is a gathering place
for alumni and faculty of Highland Springs High School,
located in the small town of Highland Springs, Virginia.
The Springer Connection is a free resource to help
us all stay in touch and help Springers of all Class
Years come together for Reunions. Join Up and return
often, as we add new areas and features.
The years go by and people and places change, but the
lives we shared at Highland Springs High School make
us friends. |
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Loose Gravel rocks Bar Louie this Saturday
Catch the boys at Short Pump's hot spot!
SATURDAY night, May 19th, Loose Gravel, featuring Bill Coon, HSHS Class of '72, plays Bar Louie for the first time. Come out to the hottest spot in Short Pump as the boys bring their Rock Of All Ages show to Bar Louie.
Bill, Ray and Henry have added new songs to their extensive song list. What other band around plays Golden Earring's "Twilight Zone", Billy Idol's "White Wedding" and the Greg Kihn Band's "Breakup Song" (also known as "They Don't Write "Em Like That Anymore")? Only Loose Gravel. Show starts at 9:30 PM. Get a MAP >>
Get full details and schedule on the Loose Gravel
web site >> |
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The Barracudas play this Saturday night!
Catch Mike, Donnie and the gang at Rockahock Outpost
SATURDAY night, May 19th, The Barracudas, featuring Mike Parker, HSHS Class
of '67 and Donnie Thurston, HSHS Class of '69, will perform at Rockahock Outpost in Lanexa, VA. The 'Cudas play British and American hits from the 60's to today, with a taste of the 50's mixed in as well.
Call 804-966-8362 for details for details or Get A Map>>
For more Barracudas info, jump to their Facebook page >>
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Breakfast in the Springs Group
Every Saturday Morning at 9:00 AM
Get your VIDEO INVITATION from Jack on YouTube >>
Jack Adkins (HSHS
Class of '73), invites all Springers (and anyone else that wants breakfast) to gather for breakfast and fun times at the 9 Mile Grill (formerly Stuart's Resturant) on the main drag in Highland Springs.
A recent study said, "Gatherings with your friends is good for you physically and mentally. It will also help prolong your life." So, come on out to Breakfast in the Springs.
For more information, visit the B.I.T.S. page on Facebook >> |
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HERE ARE THE STORIES of the places
we grew up. Did you ever wonder where Highland Springs got its name,
and who named the streets after plants? When was the first school
built?
It's not Mr. Mehfoud's class, but you can jump behind the wheel
of our Wayback Machine. Pay
attention, there might be a pop quiz >>> |
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From
the "In Case You Missed it" Department:
Highland Springs reunites on
the Web
So read the headline of the article in the December
19, 2003 issue of the Henrico
County Leader newspaper.
They have the whole Springer Connection story here, from
soup to nuts, including those wingnuts Jack and Dan.
Read about your favorite web site, the loonies that run
the asylum, and the heart of the matter.
Jump
to the Henrico County Leader site for the article >>> |
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MARJORIE BOOTH BONNET was
Principal at Highland Springs School from
1924 to 1944.
She oversaw the largest High School in the
County at a time when men were expected to
hold the position. Her students felt such
regard for her that they called her "Mommie" Bonnet.
Read
the story of this amazing woman. GO >> |
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Jump
in the Wayback Machine and bring your appetite! Check
out the Highland Springs Favorite
Recipes of 1953.
In this classic book from the Highland Springs Women's Club,
find Coach Gilly Sorrell's recipe for Chop Suey, Mrs. Alvin
Hechler's directions for Salt Pork Soup (eeeuuu) and two fine recipes for hot bread (page 8 - yum!).
Don't forget your Library Card. GO >>> |
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For all of you that are Jonesin'
for Springer Sports, get to the GYM, drop and give
me twenty.
He coached Springers in four decades, and Coach Bazz is still
the King of the Military-style Flattop Haircut. Check out our
interview with Coach Eugene Bazzrea.--- GO >>> |
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