Saigon Kids and American Community School

No Newsletter Today :(

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:31:23 +0000

Just a note to let you know there is no newsletter today. Well, except for this note – lol.

I’ve encountered one of those phases where there is more to do then there are hours in the day aka – I’m swamped! – lol – where is that dang *day stretcher* when you need [...]

Pershing Field Terrorist Bombing February 9, 1964: Were You There?

Admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:07:42 +0000

On Sunday, February 9, 1964, Viet Cong terrorist planted bombs under the bleachers at Pershing Field set to go off during the base ball game.

Were you in attendance when the bombs exploded?

Were any of your family members there when the bombs went off?

Did you know anyone who was there and experienced [...]

American Community School Life: The Untold Story

Admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:48:09 +0000

To my knowledge, to date nobody has documented (in print or on film) the stories of life at our American Community School in Saigon, nor what we experienced as dependent children living in Saigon during our school hood years.

Personally, I’ve always thought this was a shame. It seems everything in the universe has [...]

Saigon Kid Jim Turnbull Wants To Know …

Admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:50:47 +0000

by Jim Turnbull

Does anyone have any information on the Miller family. Mrs Miller(ALMA) was the Principal at the American Community School. Linda was the eldest. Joe was the middle child and Marilyn was the baby? I lost touch with Joe who was living in Bruceton Mills, W.Va. when we last spoke.

Thanks!

American Community School Olympic Swimming Pool

Admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:47:32 +0000

In the late 1950′s and 1960 we called this swimming hole (and water buffalo washing pit) our ACS Olympic Swimming Pool. It was located across the road from the school. It always seemed to be in use by the local kids – swimming and washing water buffalo – just about anytime of the day [...]

Pershing Field Base Ball Park

Admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:10:31 +0000

Another view of Pershing Field sometime after 1965. Dale Williams collection. Submitted by Born To Wander. Click Image for Larger View.

Deja Vu Vietnam: Saigon The Movie

Admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:49:51 +0000

I’m happy to announce it is all systems go to bring you Deja Vu Vietnam: Saigon the full length movie.

Born To Wonder Productions and CLOD Studio 33 have partnered to make the full length movie available to you. Initially, it will be provide in digital download format that you will be able to [...]

How To Copy and Paste On Your Computer

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:23:37 +0000

I constantly run across too many computer users who don’t know how to copy and paste.

In fact, just this past week I learned that several Saigon Kids don’t know how to Copy and Paste on their computers.

So, I thought I’d post this video tutorial for those of you who might want to [...]

Pershing Field Ball Park

Admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:33:52 +0000

Aerial View Circa 1969: Pershing Field on left, 3rd Field Hospital (formerly American Community School) on right. George Lane Collection. Submitted by Born To Wander. Click Image for larger view.

Saigon: Miami Swimming Pool Today

Admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:59:34 +0000

In July 2010 I visit the former Miami Pool on former Le Van Duyet Street. Before I could finish, the manager booted me out.

A Born To Wander Production

Have You Ever Wondered What The Inside Of American Community School (3rd Field Hospital) Looks Like Today

Admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:44:53 +0000

Well wonder no more.

Enjoy!

A Born To Wander Production

Cameraman Going To Saigon

Admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:20:11 +0000

The cameraman for Born To Wander Productions will be in Saigon May 20-25th. He has kindly offered to take request for video shots while in Saigon.

This will be on an *if time permits* basis. Meaning if he can fit it into his schedule while in Saigon, he’d be happy to take a few [...]

4th Anniversary: Saigon Kids and American Community School Website

Admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:58:45 +0000

WOW! How time seems to fly by at warp speeds sometimes. It’s hard to believe that it will be 4 years ago tomorrow (Saturday April 21st) that I launched this website for us to enjoy – it seems like just yesterday, in many ways.

The official launch date of the site was April 21, [...]

Deja Vu: Vietnam (16 Part Video Series)

Admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:38:05 +0000

Many of you may remember the Deja Vu: Vietnam (16 Part) video series I ran here on the site during July to October 2008.

If you’ve not already seen it, you can view it starting here: Deja Vu: Vietnam

While viewing it, many of you inquired about compiling the series into one video and [...]

Cathie Returns From Kayaking In Viet-Nam

Admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:44:17 +0000

by Cathie McIntyre

Last week I returned from a fabulous two-week trip to Vietnam. Another teacher and I chaperoned 14 teenagers, and we trekked, kayaked, and cycled, exploring the length of the country. We had home stays in the mountains, took an overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Danang, and traveled by bus and [...]