I was at Coleman Barracks from 87-89. I was a single soldier and me and my roommate would go watch the Bison games even though we had no kids in the game just to support "our team". GO BISONS!
You old-timers wouldn't remember, but in about 1993 my son, Robert, as his Eagle Scout Project, had the buffalo that stood out front moved from where it was abandoned in a former military housing area in Munich to the front of the school where it was the mascot until the school closed. I wonder where it wound up?
I'm curious, what happened to all the sports equipment that the school had? I keep wondering what happened to all the sports balls, like basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, etc, that were used in all these schools before they were closed? The reason I'm putting that out there is, because I really want to get my hands on a few of the old rubber soccer balls, that were used in many of the Mannheim (boys and girls) soccer games between 1970 and 1986. I'd pay a good amount for a ball (as much as €750). I'm sure if any sports balls that were save, they would have been the leather stitched soccer balls, Wilson/Spalding basketballs, and stitched volleyballs. For me, the old rubber soccer balls (game balls) are what I want. I would not care if they are flat, very worn or even damaged, I will still buy them! As a side note..I'd take all rubber soccer balls, that were used in any of the American High schools between 1970-1985ish.
Class of "82"! I did 7th thru 12th in Mannheim, and 3rd to 6th in Worms! Finally left 1989! Man I miss that place, such good times back then! Was there in 2017, it hurt my Heart, to see the way it looked!
Once upon a time in the late 60's(67,68,69,AND 70) Viet-Nam was raging, like it or not,we were all outsiders.The initials we carved so that we would be remembered did not with stand the time,only the haunting echos of the lockers opening and closing.NA NA NA NA,NA NA NA NA,HEY HEY HEY, GOOD BYE! "EVERY WISH FULFILLED"
@@karenfankhauser1607 Of course, I remember YOU, YOU had a sister name KATHY...Hope all is well with YOU and KATHY...You can contact me, through my daughter's discord, she is on UA-cam: JEANETTE MUSIC...Singer/Songwriter/musician from MAINE...WOW?... "EVERY WISH FULFILLED"
For all of you Mannheim graduates, I just published an novel about living in BFV on Grant Circle and discovering a secret in the house that takes the family on an adventure exploring a hidden Nazi past. Worth a read, in my opinion. We lived there from 1990-1993 and two of my children attended the High School. www.amazon.com/dp/1500130214/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1491274599&sr=1-1
@@angryyoda1 Thanks so much for reading the book. It brings back fond memories to me of living in Ben Franklin Village. Now, a place that no longer exists.
@@angryyoda1 Not to flog my books too much, but the sequel is called ,"The Fort" and is available on Amazon. It is also based in Mannheim and in France. You'll find it most easily by searching on my name. Apparently there are several books with the same name. Who knew? There are 3 more books in the series with the same characters, but I need to finish editing them and get them printed. Anyway, thank you again for reading The Closet.
My dad was stationed in Mannheim from 1976-1980. I left after my Sophomore year and it was hard leaving that place and all my friends. Thanks for bringing back the memories!
this is wonderful, I went to this school in the early 80's, trying to find some of my class mates...any help out there please email me at amblers@gmail 1979-1982
It was a privelege to experience the vast cultures. When we were there we wanted to go home, ironically this was home. We'll miss U. One day I'll C U again.Any1 from the class of '99 holla @ me, where r U?
Everytime I drive by the BFV I get sad seeing those houses empty. I am a German student, and I never lived there but I would be really happy to have all these American people back in there :)
Great video, Rudy. I also just found out BFV closed down. I just saw Raymond V's recent photos and it's really sad to see how everything has so quickly deteriorated. Iris Tol '78
my best memories are when i lived there. it kills me to JUST NOW find out BFV closed. i was the fuckin wild child man! the entire base hated to love me! CORI G. remember me!
Again Rudy D, one of the coolest guys to walk the halls, nice job!! Miss Zapatka, what a fixture, that blew me away she was still there. Mr. Boyd lasted forever too! Deb Murray Bone
WOW!!! A reunion fund raiser item....memory flood gates opened!! Rudy D and his magic! Thanks to Wendell, Gene and Kelly for rep-a-sentin!! Deb Murray Bone
Great times at my highschool,miss you very much and all my school mates,much love forever ❤️
C/O 94
I walked through them hallways
The Mannheim Medicable Monotremes. School in the picture and the next morning no distance and good broke.
The Mannheim Munchers - still funny to this day!
I was at Coleman Barracks from 87-89. I was a single soldier and me and my roommate would go watch the Bison games even though we had no kids in the game just to support "our team". GO BISONS!
You old-timers wouldn't remember, but in about 1993 my son, Robert, as his Eagle Scout Project, had the buffalo that stood out front moved from where it was abandoned in a former military housing area in Munich to the front of the school where it was the mascot until the school closed. I wonder where it wound up?
I'm curious, what happened to all the sports equipment that the school had? I keep wondering what happened to all the sports balls, like basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, etc, that were used in all these schools before they were closed? The reason I'm putting that out there is, because I really want to get my hands on a few of the old rubber soccer balls, that were used in many of the Mannheim (boys and girls) soccer games between 1970 and 1986. I'd pay a good amount for a ball (as much as €750). I'm sure if any sports balls that were save, they would have been the leather stitched soccer balls, Wilson/Spalding basketballs, and stitched volleyballs. For me, the old rubber soccer balls (game balls) are what I want. I would not care if they are flat, very worn or even damaged, I will still buy them! As a side note..I'd take all rubber soccer balls, that were used in any of the American High schools between 1970-1985ish.
You dont i have a lot from The Mannheim Bisons und Mannheim Mustangs
@@michaelkinney4406 I don't have anything...but hoping someone out there does.
Thanks Rudy class of 96
Real love miss that base missed the bison park
Class of "82"! I did 7th thru 12th in Mannheim, and 3rd to 6th in Worms! Finally left 1989! Man I miss that place, such good times back then! Was there in 2017, it hurt my Heart, to see the way it looked!
hi i'm looking for someone who has apparently once worked as a cook in the bfv does someone here know someone?
hi i'm looking for someone who has apparently once worked as a cook in the bfv does someone here know someone?
Class of 75. You brought back some sweet memories. Thank you for that.
was there in 68 to 70 at Sullivan barracks 3/68 .....but I don't miss it at all
I was there 66-70 but never allowed near GI’s so that’s why probably, I DID have fun and missed it. And sad to see my home and stomping grounds go!
Wow great memories,David Nunez class of 86 go Bisons!
Never will forget! Won a High School Championship in 1996: Corey Loverson Loved this School! Never appreciated it till it was gone!!
Same here classmate!!!
I was there late 1975 to late 1978. Class of 82. I graduated in the states. We left during my freshman year.
Didn't realize I was posting under my husband's name, lol. My name is Glennette (Mills).
There is a mannheim reunion page on facebook
Sorry for your loss! Love the footage, I graduated in 1982 do I know you? One of the photos is mine? just wondering how you acquired it?
Class 1984!! Anyone have that yearbook ?would so love to see it again, Lived right across the street BFV and still managed to be late for school lol⌚
Once upon a time in the late 60's(67,68,69,AND 70) Viet-Nam was raging, like it or not,we were all outsiders.The initials we carved so that we would be remembered did not with stand the time,only the haunting echos of the lockers opening and closing.NA NA NA NA,NA NA NA NA,HEY HEY HEY, GOOD BYE! "EVERY WISH FULFILLED"
Hi Bob! Karen Fankhauser, 66-70, class of 70. Probably remember me as Tobi. There is a Mannheim site for us classmates. Are you on that?
@@karenfankhauser1607 Of course, I remember YOU, YOU had a sister name KATHY...Hope all is well with YOU and KATHY...You can contact me, through my daughter's discord, she is on UA-cam: JEANETTE MUSIC...Singer/Songwriter/musician from MAINE...WOW?... "EVERY WISH FULFILLED"
For all of you Mannheim graduates, I just published an novel about living in BFV on Grant Circle and discovering a secret in the house that takes the family on an adventure exploring a hidden Nazi past. Worth a read, in my opinion. We lived there from 1990-1993 and two of my children attended the High School. www.amazon.com/dp/1500130214/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1491274599&sr=1-1
I bought the book. Loved it.
@@angryyoda1 Thanks so much for reading the book. It brings back fond memories to me of living in Ben Franklin Village. Now, a place that no longer exists.
@@angryyoda1 Not to flog my books too much, but the sequel is called ,"The Fort" and is available on Amazon. It is also based in Mannheim and in France. You'll find it most easily by searching on my name. Apparently there are several books with the same name. Who knew? There are 3 more books in the series with the same characters, but I need to finish editing them and get them printed. Anyway, thank you again for reading The Closet.
I was there from 1973-1978 graduated 1977 I will miss the fun and friends I found there
My dad was stationed in Mannheim from 1976-1980. I left after my Sophomore year and it was hard leaving that place and all my friends. Thanks for bringing back the memories!
I've been there at the age of 17 with my german school class for 1 day in 1978, great experience, BFV in the 70s was the best.
My Girl Scout troop used to spend time with a German Girl Scout troop from Mannheim. This was during the late 1950s. Good memories.
Graduate Mannhiem high school 2003
Granduated Mannheim American High School 1982 thanks for sharing
this is wonderful, I went to this school in the early 80's, trying to find some of my class mates...any help out there please email me at amblers@gmail 1979-1982
Thanks for sharing so I could walk down memory lane! Class of 99 :D
It was a privelege to experience the vast cultures. When we were there we wanted to go home, ironically this was home. We'll miss U. One day I'll C U again.Any1 from the class of '99 holla @ me, where r U?
Holy Chronic Class of 99 here :-)
Everytime I drive by the BFV I get sad seeing those houses empty. I am a German student, and I never lived there but I would be really happy to have all these American people back in there :)
Great video, Rudy. I also just found out BFV closed down. I just saw Raymond V's recent photos and it's really sad to see how everything has so quickly deteriorated. Iris Tol '78
my best memories are when i lived there. it kills me to JUST NOW find out BFV closed. i was the fuckin wild child man! the entire base hated to love me! CORI G. remember me!
Class of '75.
Again Rudy D, one of the coolest guys to walk the halls, nice job!! Miss Zapatka, what a fixture, that blew me away she was still there. Mr. Boyd lasted forever too! Deb Murray Bone
Thanks
WOW!!! A reunion fund raiser item....memory flood gates opened!! Rudy D and his magic! Thanks to Wendell, Gene and Kelly for rep-a-sentin!! Deb Murray Bone