notices from the guestbook and elsewhere

Susie Froozan left an entry on the guestbook on the 24 April

 I had thought that St. Michael's was no more. Imagine my utter shock and amazement to read the story on "knowing this Suzie". It was about me! Reading some of those letters made me very nostalgic and brought back wonderful memories which had been buried somewhere deep in the recesses of my mind.... the Carew-Jones' who were very kind and loving towards a young eight year old. Miss Pott with her new car. Digging for mussels at the beach at Snettisham? Going to a medieval pageant in King's Lynn. Going by bus to London, staying in a large, empty house and then spending the night on Pall Mall in order to have a good vantage point for the coronation. Going to London with the Rev. Pott and visiting his two aunts, (who were friends with Queen Mary), and who had a lift in their apartment (flat?). The flood at Hunstanton, and seeing the mattresses on top of the trees.!

Etc. etc. I am sure as time goes by, I'll remember more of some of the best years of my life. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me (including Valerie). My brother Homayoun and I attended St. Michael's from 1950-1955. My name, (spelt incorrectly in the register), is Soussan Barkhordari, (nee Froozan), better known as Susie (Susan) Froozie. I have been living in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. for the last 42 years. Hoping to receive many e-mails, I remain,

 Yours truly,

Soussan Barkhordari (Froozan)

Soussan7@aol.com 

Pat Dove sent me an e-mail she has had from Susie which updates the above

 Dear Pat,

Thanks for the photos.   I can't believe how horrible I look!   I remember the play we did.   I was a washer woman, and I insisted on wearing lipstick and everyone said they'd never seen a washer woman wearing bright red lipstick.   Why was the

play in Norwich and do you remember the name of it?  

I do not know where the other Iranians are.   I think my mother said that Freddy lives in Germany, but I don't know.   I'll have to ask my mother.

As for my brother, Homi, unfortunately he passed away almost 5 years ago.   Very sad.   He was a brilliant neurologist, philosopher. pianist, painter, a genius, many said.   He had written two books on the history of Persia, and had made a model of Persepolis to scale which he donated to the University of Shiraz, and where it still is.

Well, I must go now and get ready for a Persian dinner party.   There'll probably be about 50 people and lots of great food beautifully cooked and presented.   Have you ever had Persian food?... I believe there are many Persian restaurants in London.   How far are you from London?

Give my regards to John King when you see him.   Do you ever hear from Rosemary (Clark?)?   How about Linda Clark? (She was American), or Anthea Tench?   One of these days I'll write to all these people.   Thanks for Valerie's e-mail.  Sincerely, Soussan. 

Wednesday 2nd June 2004

 It has been brought to our attention that, John George has just past away, John was at St Michael's as a day boy in 1947.

An entry in the newspaper read...George: Peacefully after a short illness at the Norwich & Norfolk Hospital, John Hilton, aged 64 of Kings Lynn. Loved and remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Mintlyn Crematorium on Tuesday 1st June at 10:30am. Family flowers only, Donations if desired for Critical Care Unit, Norwich & Norfolk  Hospital Coloney, may be made  at the service or sent to, Thornalley Funeral Services, 51 - 55 St James Street, Kings Lynn.

Tuesday 2nd March 2004

 You may remember Dr Hugh Ford who as well as being the Heacham G.P. was also the school Doctor.

 He died recently and his funeral is on Saturday March 6th .

There will be a private cremation followed by a memorial service in Heacham Church at 12 noon.

 Tom Healey