Lion's Pride Endowment Fund, SHARE Program, Which Aims to the Word out About the Campaign

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LOOKING TO RAISE THE LION’S SHARE HEATHER LINSTAD HIRED TO JUMPSTART CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.

PRINCIPAL'S Report • By Stephen Murray Class of 1988

in the community. How to do a district-wide fundraiser and get strong community support will Hello, be the focus of their presentation. Another year started and we For the past decade, NHS did already have so much to celebrate. a community fundraiser called, The Chelmsford Public Schools “Haunt of a Cure.” Teaming up completed the first of a three year with the Paul Center, NHS students partnership with the Harvard created an interactive Halloween University Graduate School of Fair for children to have a safe and Education. Mathematics education fun Halloween experience. All Professor Dr. Jon Star and his money raised is donated to the team worked with four middle and Paul Center. The success of this high school teachers on developing fundraiser caught the attention of multiple explanations for solving the National Honor Society leaders algebra problems. This summer, at the state level. This prompted teachers from Chelmsford and their request to have our students two other districts attended a present at the state conference. We week long summer institute with are very proud of the work that the Harvard researchers. This is a Our All Town Wind Ensemble our NHS students demonstrate. partnership that we hope continues had two huge engagements. At well past the three year time frame. the end of September, they played Mr. Brian Acheson is opening the national anthem at Fenway the doors of exploration for his Park for a Red Sox game. A short students. For the third year, Speaking of partnerships, time later, this talented group of Mr. Acheson’s class joined the Chelmsford will be participating musicians played at Carnegie Hall. Massachusetts Biotechnology again in the TEA program. Education Foundation The University of Massachusetts The band hit new records. We have (MassBioEd). The primary Lowell (UML) has been awarded the 118 students in our band. There goal of this foundation is to U.S. Department of State's Teaching are so many students in our band, match students up with Biotech Excellence and Achievement (TEA) we ran out of uniforms. This is a companies in the area. Through grant for Spring 2018. The program good problem to have. Watching this partnership, students brings experienced educators from them perform makes a person think get mentoring, and are given around the world to share their they are attending the University opportunities to talk to scientists best practices with American of Chelmsford. I would put our in this field. They learn about the educators. Teachers from CHS band up against many college bands research process, laboratory work will be joining other area teachers any day. Performance music in and many different aspects of the pairing up with their international Chelmsford is second to none. biotechnology profession. Our counterparts. This is professional partner in this program is Shire development at its best. This grant Our students are leaders both Biotechnology Company. We will allow UML to host twenty at the town and state level. The sincerely appreciate the opportunity middle and high school teachers National Honor Society, led by that MassBio Ed and Shire is selected from across the globe for Ms. Katherine Doulamis and Ms. giving the students at CHS. professional development field- Leah Gaffney, received quite an based experiences, and cultural honor. Our NHS students were As always, thank you for exchange. The program will run for asked to present at the state-wide your support. six weeks from January 26, 2018. NHS conference. The focus of m their presentation will be leadership

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Chs Alumni Association Board Of Directors s Inside This Issue s president Terr y McSheehy 2 �� Principal's Report vice president James Lane, Jr 4 �� President's Message treasurer Elisa Ouellette 5 �� Editor's Note clerk Nancy Hughes 6-7 �� Cover Story recording secretary Michelle Maybury 8-9 �� Student Profile executive director 10-11 George Simonian �� Alumni Profile board members 13-24 �� Scholarship Awards Night Louis DiStasi, Jr. • George Dixon, Jr. Maura Duah-Asamoah 25-28 �� Dennis Hunt • Cynthia Sandholm Athletics Jerelyn Serra • Al Thomas 29 Stephen Murray (Ex Officio) �� Membership Updates Newsmagazine Staff 30-31 �� Fine & Performing Arts Report editor-in-chief Kris Pisarik 32-33 �� Executive Director's Report staff writer 34-36 �� 1977 Class Reunion Collage Sandie Taylor – Alumni Profile 37 student writers �� Membership Application Laura Grasso ‘18 • Alec Hargett ‘18 Moving? New Address? Let us Know! Hannah Kunze ‘18 • Fanny Riand ‘18 39-61 �� class news editor Class News! Nancy Williams The latest information from your Class Agents, Deadlines, Forms & Article submission info special features & articles Jeffrey Gallant 63 �� Announcements Daniel Hart - Athletics Upcoming Events & In Memoriam Nancy Hughes • Stephen Murray Rob Russo - Reunions Christy Whittlesey – The Arts copy editor Lynne McSheehy ON THE COVER: advertising manager FORMER CHS HOCKEY STANDOUT HEATHER LINSTAD HOPES TO Mary St. Hilaire RAISE A COOL $9 MILLION TO ENDOW THE CHSAA AND BUILD IT A PERMANENT HOME. photographer Tony Swierzbin class agent liaison Photo by Kris Pisarik Jeffrey Gallant design & print production Paul Favreau • Red Mill Graphics, Inc.

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It has been another wonderful with Heather so they can decide these are very ambitious goals that year for the CHSAA. We have exactly how they can be of assistance. may take some time to complete, but had great successes with our Hall it is the intent of your leadership to of Fame induction dinner and The goal for the fund raising effort see that they are accomplished. The our Scholarship Awards night. is 9.5 million dollars. I know that success of the CHSAA depends sounds like a lot of money-and it on us achieving these goals. The Hall of Fame gained 9 is-but we all feel very confident that new and wonderful members- it is attainable. The monies will be Project SHARE is in the process individuals whom we should used to establish endowment funds, of initialization and we are looking all be justifiably proud to have the interest of which is to be used for alumni who would be willing representing us. I am always amazed in the following manner; the first to give a couple of hours to help a by the accomplishments of the 2.0 million will go towards funding CHS student with their plans for individuals who are selected for the operation of the CHSAA their future. You can help them in membership in the Hall of Fame. itself. This includes the opening any number of ways from talking up of membership to all alumni about college choice, to helping The Awards night was a wonderful without dues, and then to fund the with career choice decisions, to evening, and you should really try to operation of the CHSAA without helping craft their resume or doing attend to enjoy the spirit of giving those dues. The next 2.5 million mock interviews to improve their back that comes from this evening. would go towards the salaries of a skills in that area. These are only The Capital Campaign Committee full time Executive Director and an some of the ways you can help, and has been reinstituted. The campaign Administrative Assistant. The next I am sure there are many more. 1.5 million would be set aside to director is Heather Linstad. Her In closing I hope everyone has committee is being formed as I write fund the operation of a building once it is built, and the last 3.5 million had a wonderful summer and this. Anyone who would like to help that your upcoming holidays will us reach our goal is invited to contact which will not be an endowment but would directly fund the erecting of be filled with joy and happiness either George Simonian or me, and for you and your families. we will put them in touch a building of which all CHS alumni can be justifiably proud. I know m

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A look back on a fabulous 40th

By Kris Pisarik, Class of ‘77

It only took me four decades to appreciate my classmates at Chelmsford High. OK, that’s one of those exaggerations for which my family says I’ve become famous.

The truth is, I had a few friends I’m not sure who I’m giving “the look” to, as I pose with former soccer teammates back then in-between studying and Tony Traister, left, and Steve Bosselman at our 40th reunion in June, but I’m playing soccer and baseball. I was thinking my former baseball catcher Doug Ayotte was in the vicinity saying just incredibly shy. I’m guessing something highly inappropriate that I can’t repeat in such a classy publication. that based on my found-late- in-life social skills, some of the classmate Doug Ayotte was waiting Karen Hubers Fairbanks won classmates who attended our 40th in the wings making what I recall most enthusiastic for being the reunion June 24 at the Radisson in as an off-color comment. I should first to buy her ticket. She sent in Chelmsford were wishing I was still have just shaken him off – again! her check before final details were that shy kid from the Class of ’77. even posted. Bosselman won the It was great to see Doug again, and travel award for having come 2,577 The truth is I had a blast. Same deal a whole bunch of folks. I obviously miles from Huntington Beach, at our 30th, and I was disappointed won’t name everyone for fear of Calif., for the event. Class couples when our 35th was canceled. I guess leaving someone out, but was also in the spotlight who made it to close to four decades as a journalist, happy to see fellow journalist Sean the reunion were Jim Clancy and raising a family and all that helped McAdam, and former hockey Susan Ringwood Clancy, Marc me grow up – my wife might argue teammates Tim Myott. Tim’s Normandin and Kim Patenaude this one – or at least be comfortable actually been kind enough to show Normandin and Mike Mahoney talking to people. Fact is, I’ve been up at a few of my music gigs at and Andrea Lemieux Mahoney. enjoying meeting and talking to Fuse Bistro in downtown Lowell, new people for a while now. If as has our association President And finally, a special thanks goes you’re someone whose ear I was Terry McSheehy and first lady to Karen Lebedzinski Clement and chatting off that night, I apologize, Lynne Marshall McSheehy. I’m Sheila Kelly Vaughn for leading the but it was great to catch up with looking for other venues to try out organizational charge. And, of course, former classmates and teammates. if anyone has any thoughts, but to the alumni association’s executive come check me out some night director, George Simonian, for not There’s a great picture (above) of and you might find a free drink at only showing up and continuing to me with former soccer teammates your table. Tim can vouch for this. be the sharpest guy in the room, but Tony Traister and Steve Bosselman for being the best friend Chelmsford somebody snapped where it looks All in all, it was great night. High School has ever had. like I’m ready to punch Steve. Truth We even had award winners. is, I think my former catcher and m

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COVER STORY• By Kris Pisarik Class of 1977 LOOKING TO RAISE THE LION'S SHARE •

Chelmsford High Hall of Famer HEATHER LINSTAD HIRED TO Heather Linstad made her mark on JUMPSTART CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. hockey rinks all across New England, first as a standout player, then for 21 FORMER CHS HOCKEY STANDOUT HOPES TO years as a coach. Now the 1985 CHS RAISE A COOL $9 MILLION TO ENDOW THE graduate hopes to bring that same drive and passion to perhaps her biggest CHSAA AND BUILD IT A PERMANENT HOME undertaking yet – raising a cool $9 million to help endow the Chelmsford High Alumni Association and ultimately build it a permanent home. Linstad was hired June 1 by the association’s board of directors to jumpstart the capital fundraising campaign, which sputtered after its initial effort from 2008 to 2010 when the economy tanked. With only $40,000 to $50,000 in the fund to date, according to Executive Director George Simonian, Linstad’s task may appear to be an uphill battle, but it’s one she says she is ready to take on. “I have no problem asking people for money,” she said during a recent interview at Simonian’s dining-room table, where much of the CHSAA’s business has been conducted since its inception 28 years ago. Her goal is to have $1 million in the coffers by next June. Fundraisers like the Oct. 15 cornhole throwdown at the Elks aren’t going to raise the big money, but they will provide a social setting where stories about the successes and strengths of the association will be shared hopefully with individuals who may be able to contribute significant sums of money to a cause they find worthy. Simonian said the first two million

s s page 6 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii raised will go toward endowing “There’s got to be a place where we and sponsors speak about their the association, by enrolling all can share the camaraderie, to help experiences. graduates, dues-free, and paying for kids,” said Linstad. “Sometimes the publication of this magazine and being in a different place helps. Simonian pointed to my own 40th the like in perpetuity. The second Class of 1977 reunion held in June 2.5 million would be to fund an “This addresses a need,” she at the Chelmsford Radisson.’ “Why executive director and support staff continued. “(CHSAA President) have it at the Radisson?” he said. to run the association, since at 89, Terry (McSheehy) and George don’t “That’s not good enough. We want Simonian said he won’t be around sell themselves enough,” she said, to do more for the kids, but I’m forever to do so. noting that from the scholarships running out of gas.” that are given out every year, to the The final fundraising push would annual Hall of Fame inductions Now it’s time, he said, for people like be to cover the costs of building and and so many other great things the Linstad, the CHS girls softball coach, and others, to step up to the plate. maintaining an “Alumni Hall” on the association does, she doesn’t believe grounds of CHS – a parcel nestled that story is told enough. “I have lots of energy and drive,” she between the two Richardson Road said. “I moved back here to give back Other upcoming initiatives will be entrances to the front and rear of the to the school that gave me so much.” school -- donated nearly 10 years comedy nights, a brochure campaign ago by the town. and in March, “a day of giving,” She’s hoping many more, especially where alumni and the community those who may be well off finan- Contrary to a recent social media will be encouraged to make cially, will also want to give back. post, there would be no taxpayer donations to the fund. dollars put toward its construction “People feel community support or maintenance. That’s the ultimate She is also trying to engage CHS and camaraderie in this town like goal of this campaign. The hall students in the effort, using art nowhere else,” Linstad said. “There’s would give the association a place students for design help with the so many diehard Chelmsford to hold meetings, host reunions, brochures and the like. people.” showcase awards and “all the great Linstad has also been working with For more information, to donate or stuff ” that makes Chelmsford High Steve Normandin on chsalumni. to get involved with the CHSAA what it is, Simonian said. The org, the association’s website, to get Lion's Pride Endowment Fund, SHARE program, which aims to the word out about the campaign. contact Linstad at linstadh@ pair graduating seniors with alumni She is also conducting interviews chsalumni.org or visit chsalumni.org. for college and career mentoring, on Chelmsford Telemedia, the would also find a more comfortable local cable access channel, and has setting for networking than the plans to have scholarship recipients school cafeteria. m

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STUDENT Profile • By Laura Grasso Class of 2018

The weeks leading up to cotillion were crazy for us. I had to stay after school every single day depositing thousands of dollars. I had lacrosse and work after school everyday, too.” Apart from working and playing lacrosse, Tommy also skis and participates in DECA. Brendan has joined international relations and LIME, as well as keeping up his hobbies of art, writing, and playing in a band. They are all very busy, yet they all chose to add “class officer” to their resume as well.

When asked why they wanted to become officers, every answer was different.

Meet CHS’ 2018 class officers. They are, from left, Brian Tong, co-vice “I had class with Duncan when he was president, Pat Slattery, president, Diti Patel, co-vice president, Tommy a Junior,” Tommy recalls, referencing Snelson, treasurer and Brendan Malone, secretary. Photo by Laura Grasso the class of 2017 president. “I also knew Dhruv [2017 treasurer] from DECA. As senior year kicks off, the newly-elected class officers are getting They said I’d be good for the position. I their first taste of what their position truly entails. From orchestrating want to go into finances.” the Senior Barbecue to promoting the Tundra Tango to preparing for the ever-nearing prom, Pat Slattery (president), Brian Tong (co-vice Brendan explains, “Being secretary was president), Diti Patel (co-vice president), Brendan Malone (secretary), always in the back of my head. I like and Tommy Snelson (treasurer) have a lot on their plates. leading but I don’t like being the center of attention.” The primary focus of the officers is money. They work to find bargains for every event and budget their money carefully. “I want to make Brian describes, “My parents came here things affordable,” Pat explains. [from Vietnam] with virtually nothing. “We can’t make things crazy cheap - that’s almost impossible. But Especially my dad. I just want to strive to making things affordable for everyone is definitely a goal we need to work as hard as he did. I want to repay.” strive to reach.” Brian agrees. “We want everyone to have the same experience. They deserve to have it. They’ve worked just as hard as Diti tells, “My story’s similar to Brian’s. everybody else for the past four years. Money shouldn’t be the defining My parents came over from India with factor in whether or not you have a great last few months at CHS.” no education. They couldn’t afford it. They didn’t know any English; they Everyone chimes in, agreeing. “We want everyone to be successful,” came with nothing. That’s why I think Brendan says. “We want everyone to have a fun, safe time.” it’s so important for me to give back and take every opportunity that comes But although a fun time is what they want, time may not always be my way. That’s my motivation for most what they have. As Tommy reveals, “The one thing we need is time. things.”

s s page 8 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii “Both my parents grew up in to tell they had an unreplicatable Lowell,” Pat jokes. “But I have a and seamless chemistry. “That’s twin brother who has cerebral palsy. something this position has taught He’s taught me a lot as a person. us: compromise- working together Our Mission Knowing his situation could have with other people.” Pat expresses. just as easily have been mine inspires They are serious and dedicated, but The Chelmsford High School me to do a lot of things in my life.” they have their silly moments too Alumni Association is an (I inquired if they had one thing to independent organization committed As for the future, Tommy would like ask anybody in the world what it to promoting fellowship with and among alumni and future graduates. to go to school for business, at the would be, and Brendan said without Isenberg School at UMass Amherst, hesitation: “I’d ask JFK what his The Association, recognizing the or at Penn State. “I’d most like to favorite doughnut is.” Tommy rich legacy and the excellence in education of the Chelmsford Public see myself working for a start-up agreed). And if there’s one more Schools, is a committed partner company, something new, and take thing they agree on, it’s their love for with Chelmsford High School. an entrepreneurial route.” CHS. The Association seeks to offer programs and services to Chelmsford Brendan would like to go to “We have a fantastic faculty,” Pat High School alumni and to foster Northeastern, NYU, or Tufts, smiles. “I’m proud to go to school support for the Chelmsford High for mechanical engineering. “I’ll here with all my classmates. I think School community by promoting probably end up in grad school, and it’s taught not only myself, but other alumni interest, engaging alumni maybe sell my artwork as a part-time people a lot of valuable skills that to contribute their expertise, thing.” we’ll use for the rest of our lives. encouraging alumni and community And everyone has their place in this involvement in student programs Pat would like to study political school; there’s so much diversity. and services, and providing social, business and charitable opportunities. science and Spanish. “My dream Everybody does their own thing. I since I was a little kid would be think everyone makes the most of to go to Notre Dame.” He glances this school.” The Vision down and realizes he’s wearing a Notre Dame sweatshirt, much to So, although the five officers are The vision is to create a passion everyone’s amusement. busy orchestrating the Senior for the Chelmsford High School Alumni Association that will inspire Barbecue and promoting the loyalty and commitment to the Brian would like to go to BC and Tundra Tango and preparing for organization, and permit alumni to study economics. “Hopefully I’ll prom, as well as handling jobs, see their involvement as meaningful go to law school after that. I want extracurriculars, and schoolwork, and exhilarating through: to find an opportunity where I can they are doing it all for the Class 1. Developing the Chelmsford High grow.” of 2018, and for the whole of School Alumni Association as a Chelmsford High School. financially self-sufficient, cohesive, Diti’s top choice is BU for business Diti sums up their work ethic and energetic organization within and management. “For grad school, perfectly. “As my dad says: the Chelmsford community; I might go get my MBA or go to Work hard now, worry less later.” 2. Cultivation of students at law school and become a corporate Chelmsford High School to lawyer.” At this, Brian scowls and ensure participation in the Alumni whispers, “Ugh, don’t copy me…” m Association following graduation; Diti laughs and says, “I’ll go to BC, 3. Providing opportunities for too!” the assembly of its members for the exchange of ideas and All five of them are hard-working opportunities, and for the and incredibly humble. Their stories fostering of camaraderie; are all different, and each found 4. Establishing an accessible place for his or her way into the position its members to assemble and as a differently, but when they did, it repository of historic memorabilia was as if they had been friends for and records to house the offices life. From just a couple 20-minute of the Alumni Association. conversations with them, it was easy

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ALUMNI Profile • By Kris Pisarik Class of 1977

It seems that Police Chief Jim Spinney’s course for a career in public safety was set at a very young age. He remembers growing up being so proud of his father, retired Chelmsford Fire Capt. James M. Spinney, for whom he is named. (Yes, he’s a junior.) “I’d see him in uniform and there’d be lights and sirens,” Spinney recalled during a late- summer interview in his office at the police station, less than a mile from where he grew up on Locke Road. “I remember there was a fire in the neighborhood and my friend and I went racing down the street. And there was dad on the roof. “When you’re a kid it’s all about the lights and sirens,” he said, adding that as he grew older he wanted a career where he could see changes “day to day,” and policing seemed like a good fit. Spinney briefly entertained pursuing a career as a pilot or an air traffic controller, but admits he was scared off the amount of math that might be involved. The 1986 CHS grad admits he wasn’t among the very top students, calling himself an average to above-average student, with a special penchant for history. He enjoyed playing tennis and golf in high school, but said that by no means was he “a jock,” though he and his friends enjoyed attending CHS sporting events, especially hockey games under longtime coach Jack Fletcher, whom Spinney also called “a real great teacher,” one of his favorites. After graduation, Spinney earned a BS in criminal justice from ULowell in 1990. He worked during school as an auxiliary police officer in Chelmsford, but upon graduating from the university, Chelmsford was undergoing layoffs, so he took a job as a full-time officer in the small town of

s s page 10 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Greenville, N.H. – total police force retired Chief James Murphy. And of six officers. “The chief handed after a non-fatal overdose, an officer me the keys and said, ‘call me if you is sent to the victim’s home to see if need me.’” they can help, maybe offer a referral s to a treatment center or the like, he Two years later, he took a job with said. the Milford, N.H., force, a town chelmsford about the size of Westford. If he’s had a weakness as chief, Spinney said perhaps he needs to high school During his early career he married share more responsibility among his the woman he met in college, Karen command staff and not just rely on a alumni Hilton, from Lowell, with whom few “go-to” people. he had two children, Kara, 25, who association works in the health profession, and “I always try to be fair and s James, 22, a para-professional in the consistent with the public and the Hudson, N.H., schools, where the personnel here,” he stressed. “I’ve family made its home. seen supervisors all over the map Want to emotionally. You don’t want (your As his children grew, so did officers or the public) to think the become Spinney’s rank in the department. wheels are coming off the bus.” He joined the Chelmsford force a member in 1994 as a patrol officer, making His advice for young people sergeant in 2000, lieutenant in 2005 considering a career in law of the as a shift commander, deputy chief enforcement? CHSAA? in 2013 and ascending to chief in October 2014. “It’s about empathy and partnerships and getting to the root of an issue,” It’s been a busy three years, with he said. “You need to be a good Sign up a two officer-involved shootings in listener. Classmate! town – Sully’s ice cream in July 2016 and a domestic call in July 2017 – a “I am proud and honored to serve Stay reorganization of the department’s the Town of Chelmsford as police connected! command staff and a greater push chief. When I began my career as a toward community policing – police officer in N.H., my ultimate partnerships and problem-solving. hope and goal was to return to the Membership town I grew up in and really care Application But perhaps what he is most proud about,” he said. “As I look back of, Spinney said, is the establishment I feel very fortunate that things on page 35. of school resource officers. This year, played out the way they did, not Officer Becky Tyros is stationed full only being hired by the Chelmsford time at CHS and a part-time officer Police Department, but to advance is at the middle schools. through all the ranks and end up as chief. … Having grown up in Not all entities in town were as town I feel I have the pulse of the cooperative when he took over as community always in mind. I have chief as they are today, he said. a good idea as to what the residents “Before we were 100 percent of Chelmsford expect and demand reactive,” Spinney said. Having an from the Police Department. My officer in the building not only acts ultimate responsibility is to make as a deterrent to crime, but also sure the Police Department is in fosters good relationships and a touch with, and responds to the sense of community, he added. needs of the community, and to make sure the officers I oversee have The opioid crisis continues to be a the tools and the training to respond problem, though his officers have to those needs.” carried Narcan since 2014 under m

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By Hannah Kunze Class of 2018 Memorial Scholarship for outstanding improvement in math. Maroon and white pride still blazed The exceptional student achieved brightly among the alumni of her success by focusing heavily Chelmsford High, as the CHSAA on her schoolwork. “If you focus board of directors geared up to on one thing,” she said cheerfully, present 119 scholarships on May “you’re going to get good at it.” 23 at the 19th annual scholarship Annemarie is attending Tufts awards. This year, over 55,000 in University this fall. Evidently scholarships were awarded to the her determination paid off! most driven and deserving members of her own club, and a member of the Class of 2017. CHSAA of five other clubs, Emma was As he watched people filter in and President Terry McSheehy was “honored” to receive not only one, out of the auditorium after the adorned with a festive maroon vest but two scholarships. Her time at ceremony, Simonian reflected on and jacket for the occasion -- his CHS was “a lot of work, but it was one of the most enjoyable parts of self-proclaimed “most fun evening a lot of fun,” she said. Now that presenting the scholarships, being of [his] presidency every year” -- and her work has paid off, she will be able to give back to the CHS sat behind a table next to a tall stack attending the University of Maine community that welcomed him and of red folders that just begged to with her two scholarships this fall. others so warmly, and continues be bestowed upon their recipients. to every day. “In this world, there Future UMass Amherst chemistry are too many people who keep Executive Director George Simonian major Tristan Heck, who also taking,” he said. “It’s OK to take, and McSheehy have been presenting received two scholarships for his but you’ve got to give back, too, these awards for 19 and 16 years, dedication to Chelmsford High and this is one way to give back.” respectively. With years of practice School and to his church, could under their belts, the night was attest to how wonderful it felt to Clearly the night had an impact a huge success. The presentation be recognized for the hard work on everyone who took part, went smoothly and steadily, and the it took to earn his awards. “It’s recipients, presenters, organizers, recipients could not help but grin as great that this exists,” he stated, and audience members alike. they earnestly strode across the stage smiling. Referring to the financial to shake hands with the presenters help the scholarships undoubtedly The emotional evening ended with and accept their scholarships. provide, Tristan said appreciatively, a lively reception where family Proud parents applauded and “Every little bit counts.” members could be spotted munching congratulated the achievements of on snacks and trying to squeeze in a their children from the audience. The numerous other scholarship few last photos with the recipients. recipients shared similar feelings Spirited conversation filled the There’s simply no better feeling than of gratitude; the countless smiling lobby of the performing arts center being recognized for countless hours faces, jovial atmosphere, and as friends chatted, ate, and smiled. of hard work and dedication. No congratulatory embraces from After careful planning and with one knows this better than Student family and friends told it all. The the exceptional generosity of so Council President Emma Newcomb, recipients stood a little taller and many, another successful night of whose dedication to service, smiled a little wider as they clutched scholarship awards was coming to her peers, and her community their red folders in hand and posed a close. As members of the Class earned her the Judy McCarthy for photos after the ceremony. of 2017 headed out on their next Olsson Memorial Scholarship for big adventures, it was time for the community service and a George Annemarie Hoch put it simply. next group of students to prepare and Lucy Simonian Scholarship. As “I feel good!” she exclaimed for their time in the spotlight. Student Council president, creator enthusiastically, after accepting Bring on the Class of 2018! the Class of 1985 Carol Ingalls m

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Jessica Del Llano ‘96, Ryan Curran ‘15, Jennifer Bellissimo ‘94, Peter Cassels, Jr, Sarah Benda, Cameron Kaminsky, Jacob Walter Yang Kaminsky

Annmarie Hoch, Jordan Hoffman, Lauren Kenyon Riley Higgins, Kristin Hohenstein, Tristan Heck, Bethany Ward

Eric Miu, Daniel Dimitrov, Ryan Gamer, Jason Shin Alec Brown, Suzanne Misherfi, Madeline Andrews, Nikhil Meka

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Duncan Dean, Olivia Beauregard, Melinda Yu, Sahil Malhotra Connor Wiklund, Laura Kate Magnuson, McKenzie LaLumiere , Socheata Mam

Joshua Roberge, Tatyana Koustov, Natalie Fay, Alvaro Carrillo- Allison Hirsch, Manjari Mishra, Noah Solomon, Hailey Wilson Sanchez

Andrew Thayer, Stephanie Gilet, Shailyn Farmer Melissa Arsenault, Sovannida Vann, Andrea Cote, Billy Chan

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Tatum Hobby, Nadya Lisciotto, Wiliam Zouzas, Alexander Dominic DeSilvio, Jeffrey Breton ‘13, Mitchell Costa Imperillo

Emma Brigham , Dahlia Papova, Sophia Haywood, Paige David Cote, Patricia Blumeris, Alison Brown Canale

Jennifer Sohn ‘15, Jimil Patel ‘16, Crystal Zhu ‘15 Joseph Lefebvre ‘16, Robert McLaughlin, Ethan Russell-Benoit ‘14

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Ryan Miller, Tanya Dimitrov ‘15, Adithya Raajkumar ‘16, Jillian Kevin Sweeney, Derek Tyros, Anna Prokop MacKillop

Danielle Sementelli ‘10, Emily Kleschinsky, Emma Newcomb Dhruv Shah, Megan Keene, Julia Squeri, Jacob Wetmore

John Jillett ‘15, Michelle Cherniak ‘15, Emily Finney, Rachel Joseph Neylon, Jesse Walsh, Daniela Borrero, Kai Medina O’Connell

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CLASS OF 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Kristan Hohenstein The CHELMSFORDm The CLASS SCHOLARSHIPSm HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI are awarded to high ranking seniors ASSOCIATION GENERAL who have performed outstanding CLASS OF 2006 SCHOLARSHIPS service to Chelmsford High School. SCHOLARSHIP are awarded to deserving alumni and Riley Higgins who are continuing their education. CLASS OF 1956 Jennifer Bellissimo ‘94 SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2007 Lauren Kenyon Ryan Curran ‘15 SCHOLARSHIP Jessica Del Llano ‘96 Nikhil Meka Mark Wholey ’97 CLASS OF 1994 SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2008 Jason Shin SCHOLARSHIP Madeline Andrews The GEORGE mA. PARKHURST CLASS OF 1996 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2009 Ryan Gamer is awarded to the highest SCHOLARSHIP academically ranked senior who Suzanne Misherfi plans to major in science or CLASS OF 1997 engineering. SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2010 Daniel Dimitrov Walter Yang SCHOLARSHIP Dhruv Shah CLASS OF 1998 SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2012 The CLASS of 1957 Eric Miu m SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Alec Brown is awarded to a graduate who CLASS OF 1999 after two years since graduation is SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2013 pursuing a college education. Jacob Kaminsky SCHOLARSHIP Mark Wholey ‘97 Duncan Dean CLASS OF 2000 SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2014 Cameron Kaminsky The CLASSm OF 1963 JEFFREY D. DOHERTY SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Olivia Beauregard is awarded to a senior who has CLASS OF 2001 SCHOLARSHIP performed outstanding service to Sarah Benda Chelmsford High School and is CLASS OF 2015 ranked academically within the top SCHOLARSHIP Sahil Malhotra 63 members of the class. CLASS OF 2002 SCHOLARSHIP Jordan Hoffman Peter Cassels, Jr. CLASS OF 2016 SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2003 Melinda Yu The CLASSm OF 1985 ARNOLD E. HOLTBERG CAROL INGALLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Bethany Ward The LEO J. AUGER is awarded to a senior who has m FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP shown outstanding improvement in CLASS OF 2004 is awarded to a deserving senior who the study of mathematics. SCHOLARSHIP plans to further his or her education. Annmarie Hoch Tristan Heck Alvaro Carrillo-Sanchez

s s page 18 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii The HARRYm J. AYOTTE The KATIEm BLECK The ABBY mK. CARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving college- is awarded to a deserving senior who is awarded to a senior who has bound senior who has earned a plans to major in the fine or applied shown the following qualities: varsity letter in baseball. arts, who has shown excellence in the courage, compassion for others, a Joshua Roberge fine or applied arts, ambition, and positive attitude, a sense of humor, scholarship outside the arts. the ability to overcome adversity, a Shailyn Farmer zest for life and strong moral values. Connor Wiklund The BAINSm FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to a deserving senior The BOARD OFm SELECTMEN and to a deserving graduate who SCHOLARSHIP The LIZA mCROWLEY is enrolled in an undergraduate, is awarded to a deserving senior who MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP graduate, or postgraduate degree has demonstrated outstanding is awarded to a deserving senior who program who have shown a leadership qualities. intends to further his or her commitment to community service Stephanie Gilet education and who has demonstrated and to making a difference to society. exceptional character, compassion, Daniel Dimitrov and considerable academic growth. Johannah Cramer ‘12 Socheata Mam The ROBERTm F. BROWN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to deserving seniors who The F. EDWINm BALLINGER have earned varsity letters in at least The DELANEYm FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP two sports and have demonstrated an MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS is awarded to a high ranking senior uncommon work ethic and are awarded to high ranking seniors who has performed outstanding leadership in those two sports. who have performed outstanding service to Chelmsford High School. Stephanie Gilet service in youth ministry. Ryan Gamer Andrew Thayer Tristan Heck Noah Solomon Bethany Ward Hailey Wilson The BATESm FAMILY The MICHAELm A. CAITO SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a high ranking senior is awarded to a deserving college who plans to major in political bound senior who has earned a The DEVANEYm FAMILY science and international relations. varsity letter in football. SCHOLARSHIP Natalie Fay Benjamin Jordan is awarded to a deserving senior who plans to further his or her education and who has demonstrated academic growth over his or her four years The LEONORAm K. BATTLES The FRANCESm M. CAMERON at Chelmsford High School, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP leadership in an athletic program is awarded to a senior who has is awarded to a deserving senior who or other extra-curricular program excelled in the of English. plans to enter the nursing profession. and consistent service through Tatyana Koustov McKenzie LaLumiere volunteering in church or other service setting. Manjari Mishra

The BLAKE FUNERALm HOME The EDWARD D.m CARPENTER, JR. SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to the Vice-President is awarded to a college bound senior The BERNARD A.m DINATALE, JR. of the senior class. who plans to study the humanities MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kristin Hohenstein and has demonstrated a love for is awarded to a deserving senior who literature. This student will also have has excelled in the study of physics. shown true compassion and respect Joseph Schulz for all members of the Chelmsford High School community. Laura Kate Magnuson

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THE DOLANm FUNERAL The PATRICIAm McSHEEHY The GEORGEm and MARY HOME SCHOLARSHIP FOURNIER GEFTEAS MEMORIAL is awarded to the Secretary of the MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP senior class. is awarded to a deserving graduate is awarded to a deserving college Allison Hirsch who is enrolled in an undergraduate bound senior who has demonstrated degree program pursuing a degree in an outstanding out-of-school work special education. ethic. Allison Rega ‘16 Alexander Imperillo The MICHAELm DZEDULONIS PI LAMBDA PHI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving senior who The FOXm FAMILY The GENERATIONSm PHYSICAL has demonstrated leadership in the SCHOLARSHIP THERAPY AND SPORTS Live Smart Club. is awarded to the President of the MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP Sovannida Vann National Honor Society is awarded to a deserving senior William Zouzas who has demonstrated outstanding dedication as a member of the Chelmsford High School The JOHN P. EMERSON,m JR. athletic training program and who MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The JOHN ANDm MONICA intends to pursue a career in physical is awarded to a deserving college E. FREMEAU MEMORIAL therapy and/or athletic training. bound senior who has been an active SCHOLARSHIP Emma Brigham participant in the life of Chelmsford is awarded to a deserving senior High School. who intends to continue his or her Andrea Cote education in music, especially piano or organ. The GARY mD. GERVAIS Nadya Lisciotto MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving senior The NANCY HOUGHm FABBRI who has earned a varsity letter in MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP cross-country. is awarded to a deserving senior who The ARLENE mAND WALKER Sophia Haywood will be attending the University of FRENCH Massachusetts at Lowell. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Melissa Arsenault is awarded to a deserving senior who has performed outstanding The GLENVIEWm STEVEN community service. SAMPSONIS Tatum Hobby MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The MARKm J. FEEHAN is awarded to a deserving graduate MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP who is enrolled in an undergraduate is awarded to a senior who has degree program majoring in culinary performed outstanding service The THOMAS W.m GALLAGHER arts or a related field. to the music department. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Carley Snelson ‘14 Billy Chan is awarded to a deserving senior who has earned a varsity letter in basketball. Allison Hirsch The ROBERTm A. GLEW The JENNIFERm RENNA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FERREIRA MEMORIAL is awarded to a senior who has SCHOLARSHIP excelled is awarded to a deserving senior in the study of Latin. who has been an active member Paige Canale of the Mock Trial Team. Natalie Fay

s s page 20 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii The FANITAm C. GRAY The RALPHm E. AND The JUDITHm ANN KEEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS HARRIETTE F. MEMORIAL are awarded to two seniors and to six HOUSE MEMORIAL ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP graduates who have excelled SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving senior academically and are pursuing is awarded to a graduate who is who best exemplifies the Rotary academic studies in mathematics enrolled in an accredited two or four Club’s motto: “Service Above Self ”. or science. year college or university and has Hailey Wilson Dahlia Papova demonstrated community service to Walter Yang the Town of Chelmsford. Alisha Mithal ‘16 Patricia Blumeris ‘15 The JOHNm W. KERINS Jimil Patel ‘16 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jennifer Sohn ‘15 is awarded to a high ranking Crystal Zhu ‘15 The KATHLEEN EDNA CHEW senior who has provided outstanding Paul Huang ‘14 m service to the music department. Jeffrey You ‘14 HOWE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP David Cote is awarded to a deserving senior or graduate who intends to pursue a The HALL OF FAME degree in either engineering or m The RICHARDm E. LUCE SCHOLARSHIP mathematics. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a graduate who Alison Brown is awarded to a deserving exemplifies the Hall of Fame college bound senior who has standards. demonstrated a passion for Jeffrey Breton ‘13 and plans to pursue the sciences. The RALPH J. HULSLANDER,m SR. Andrea Cote MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving graduate The CHIPm HARDY who is enrolled in an undergraduate MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP degree program in criminal justice. The JUDITHm FLANAGAN is awarded to a college bound senior Sean Doherty ‘14 MACPHEE who has been an active member of MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP the senior class. is awarded to a deserving graduate Laura Kate Magnuson who is pursuing an undergraduate The HOWARDm AND or graduate degree in the healthcare ELIZABETH profession. HUMPHREY MEMORIAL Jessica Del Llano ‘96 The JEFFRYm HEROUX SCHOLARSHIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to are awarded to college bound a deserving senior who plans on seniors who have earned a varsity studying architecture and to three The SEAN MARCAURELLEm letter in football. graduates who are continuing their MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mitchell Costa undergraduate studies in architecture. is awarded to a deserving senior who Dominic DeSilvio Robert McLaughlin has demonstrated outstanding effort Max Winters Joseph Lefebvre ‘16 as a member of The Distributive Sienna Flynn ‘15 Education Club of America. Ethan Russell-Benoit ‘14 Jillian MacKillop

The MURRAYm B. HICKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to the male and female The JACK’S DINER/KYDDm The LINDA mD. MARINEL senior who have contributed the FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP most to Chelmsford High School is awarded to a deserving senior is awarded to a graduate of during their senior year. who plans to further his or her Chelmsford High School who is David Cote education in the field of culinary pursuing a graduate degree in Sophia Haywood arts or a related field. education. Hailey Wilson Jennifer Bellissimo ‘94

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The PETER R.m MARKHAM The MATTHEWm C. NANGLE The NANCYm S. OVITT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to the highest ranking is awarded to a deserving senior who is awarded to a graduate of senior boy or girl who will be plans to major in communications. Chelmsford High School who is attending Boston College. Emily Finney pursuing a graduate degree Laura Kate Magnuson in education. Danielle Sementelli ‘10

The ANN E.m NEWCOMB The McGOVERNm FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS is awarded to a deserving senior who The ELLENm PAIGNON- are awarded to a senior and three has earned a varsity letter in tennis MACELROY MEMORIAL graduates who have excelled and has performed community SCHOLARSHIP academically. service in the is awarded to a high ranking senior William Zouzas high school. who plans to major in the health Adithya Raajkumar ‘16 Sarah Benda sciences. Tanya Dimitrov ‘15 Tatyana Koustov Elizabeth Sperry ‘14

The JOSEPHm P. NOLAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The MICHAELm J. PALASKI and The MINGm TZER MIU is awarded to a college bound senior DEBORAH A. PALASKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP who has demonstrated the values MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving senior who that were taught, coached and is awarded to a deserving senior who has demonstrated outstanding exemplified by Mr. Joseph Nolan. has earned a varsity letter in ice improvement during his or her high Sophia Haywood hockey. school education. Jacob Green Ryan Miller The ANNEm O’BRYANT 24 HOUR RELAY CHALLENGE The MARIANNEm PARESKY The PATRICIAm D. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRACE DUNN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving senior who MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving college has shown leadership in planning the is awarded to a deserving graduate bound senior who plans on 24 Hour Relay Challenge. who is enrolled in an undergraduate majoring in music, focusing either in Tatum Hobby degree program pursuing a degree in performance or education, education with the intent of a career choral or instrumental. in education. David Cote John Jillet ‘15 The EVERETTm V. OLSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving senior who The LAWRENCEm P. AND will be attending U/Mass Lowell. The PARISEAUm FAMILY LORRAINE M. Giulia Rabbito SCHOLARSHIP MURPHY MEMORIAL is awarded to a deserving senior SCHOLARSHIP who plans to further his or her is awarded to a deserving college education and has demonstrated an bound senior who has demonstrated The JUDY McCARTHYm OLSSON outstanding work ethic and the values of dedication, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP perseverance while a student at determination, and a concern is awarded to a deserving college Chelmsford High School. for others. bound senior who has demonstrated Eric Miu Emily Kleschinsky outstanding community service. Emma Newcomb

s s page 22 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii The HECTOR mAND SHIRLEY The ROBERTm <> OWEN The GEORGEm AND LUCY E. PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SIMONIAN SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS is awarded to a deserving college- are awarded to the Treasurer are awarded to two deserving bound senior who has an impressive of the Senior Class and to the Senior graduates who are enrolled in an academic record, significant personal President of the Student Council. undergraduate or graduate achievements, and has been an active Dhruv Shah degree program pursuing careers in member of the senior class. Emma Newcomb nursing or graphic arts. Duncan Dean Michelle Chernaik ‘15 Emily Moreau ‘13 The LUCY E.m SIMONIAN The JOHN W.m SARGENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving graduate The HAROLDm C. PERHAM is awarded to a deserving senior who is enrolled MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP who plans on a career in teaching in an undergraduate or graduate is awarded to a deserving college and has earned a varsity letter in program pursuing bound senior who has earned a baseball or softball. a career in nursing. varsity letter in field hockey and Kevin Sweeney Cara Butler ‘06 has demonstrated a commitment to academics. Rachael O’Connell The MICHAELm AND JOANNE The NORMANm S. SMITH SARGENT SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving graduate is awarded to a deserving senior who The PROFESSIONALm who after successfully completing will be attending Bentley University. FIREFIGHTERS OF one year of college, plans on entering Dhruv Shah CHELMSFORD, a medical, dental or nursing career. MASSACHUSETTS Caroline Coughlin ‘11 LOCAL 1839 SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving senior or The WILLIAMm V. SPARKS graduate who is studying for a career MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in fire science or a related field. The PATRICIAm A. SCAPLEN is awarded to a senior of Derek Tyros MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP distinguished academic performance is awarded to a deserving senior who is interested in a career as a who has excelled in the study of teacher. mathematics. Olivia Beauregard The MICHLYNm SCARPITTO Ryan Miller QUEENAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving college The BILLYm TAYLOR bound senior who has taken a The JANm SILVA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP minimum of two years of a MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a senior who has world language. This individual will is awarded to a senior who has shown the following qualities: have demonstrated true compassion, exemplified the finer qualities of a concern for others, a positive strong moral character and Mrs Jan Silva: a concern for others, a attitude, a sense of humor, and the perseverance in the face of positive attitude, a sense of humor, ability to overcome adversity. academic/personal challenge. and the ability to overcome adversity. Paige Canale Socheata Mam Anna Prokop

The AL THOMASm SWIMMING The GEORGE SIMONIAN SCHOLARSHIPS The CHRISTOPHERm RESLOW m MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP are awarded to two senior varsity is awarded to a senior who has is awarded to the senior who has swimmers who have exemplified performed outstanding service demonstrated outstanding leadership character, leadership, and scholarship. qualities. to the senior class. David Cote Duncan Dean Rachael O’Connell Megan Keene

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The DAVE TOUSIGNANTm The RANDALLm A. The YEARBOOKm “HEART OF A LION” WHITEHEAD SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to is awarded to a senior athlete who is awarded to a college bound senior the Editor-in-Chief has earned a varsity letter and who who has earned a varsity letter in of the Yearbook. has demonstrated through his or her wrestling and who has demonstrated Rachael O’Connell participation, the “Heart of A Lion”. leadership, character, sacrifice and Julia Squeri dedication to the sport of wrestling. Joseph Neylon

The ANDREWm J. ZABIEREK The ROBERT mL. WETMORE MEMORIAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS is awarded to a deserving senior who The CARMELAm V. WIRTANAN are awarded to two deserving plans to further his or her education MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP seniors who have performed in the field of culinary arts or a is awarded to a graduate of outstanding community service. related field and has demonstrated Chelmsford High school who is Megan Keene community service. pursuing a graduate degree in Kai Medina Hailey Wilson education. Casey Smith ‘12

The RONNIEm WETMORE The HENRY mC. ZABIEREK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS MEMORIAL are four year scholarships awarded to The CHRISTOPHERm J. SCHOLARSHIP a deserving senior who has excelled WOOSTER is awarded to a deserving senior in the study of the arts or who has MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP who has excelled in the study had a significant role in musical and is awarded to a deserving senior of United States History. or drama productions. who will be attending Middlesex Daniela Borrero Jacob Wetmore Community College. Matthew Piper ‘16 Jesse Walsh

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The 2016/17 School Year Individually in the Spring we Service Award for all of their was another great year had 24 Players selected to the All contributions to both the Athletic Conference Team and 21 Players and Academic Community at CHS. for athletics capped off Selected to MVC All Star Teams. We wish Karen all the best in her by our Spring Season. Our Coaches also had outstanding retirement. She will be missed! seasons, including Coach Marcel Our Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Gamache who was named MVC Mr. Scott Moreau will also be Girls Tennis, Girls and Boys Track Coach Of The Year in Girls Tennis, missed as he also stepped down and Field and Boys Volleyball all as well as Coach Sean Wright, who from the position of Athletic qualified for the MIAA Tournament. was named Coach of the Year for Director at CHS after 6 years in Our Girls Tennis Team won the Boys Lacrosse. the role. Mr. Moreau was a large MVC Championship. factor in the success of the CHS At the end of the Spring Season the Programs over his tenure, and his This Spring we had 420 Athletes Athletic Department and the CHS foresight and hard-work allowed the competing in 9 Varsity Sports, Boosters held the Spring Awards Chelmsford Turf Field Project to 13 Sub-Varsity Programs, and a Student-Training Program with 10 Night and players received End of come to fruition. For this, and the Students. the Year Awards. Athletic Assistant countless hours Mr. Moreau put into Ryan Poisson, and Athletic Secretary Chelmsford High School, the entire The overall record for the spring was Karen Colliton (who retired in June) CHS Lions Community thanks you. an impressive 97-50. were awarded the Distinguished

YEAR END HIGHLIGHTS / MIAA SPORTSMANSHIP RECIPIENTS

MIAA Sportsmanship Awards: Each year in conjunction with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association CHS presents sportsmanship awards to those athletes who best demonstrated true sportsmanship both on and off the playing surfaces as they represent CHS and the Merrimack Valley Conference. It is an honor to recognize the 2017 recipients of this prestigious award. - Kevin Sweeney: Basketball, Baseball - Allison Hirsch: Soccer, Basketball - Michael Dionne: Golf - Mackenzie Connor: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track - Andrew Thayer: FB, Lacrosse - Rachel O’Connell: Field Hockey - Noah Jefferson: Football, Track - Sophia Haywood: Cross Country, Track - Andrew Dolan: Football, Track - Shannon Lustiber: Cross Country, Track - Joe Neylon: Wrestling - Sarah Brigham: Cross Country, Track - John Barry: Football, Baseball - Lila Boyd: Volleyball, Basketball - Timothy McNamara: Football, Track - Grace Maniscalco: Volleyball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track - David Ibrahim: Track - Megan Keene: Swimming and Diving - Devin Firicano – Basketball, Volleyball - Meghan Zawatsky: Volleyball, Softball - Ryan Miller – Volleyball - Caitlin Saborn: Lacrosse - Ethan Hirsch – Soccer, Tennis - Jess Hopkins: Field Hockey, Track - Joshua Sogade – Basketball, Volleyball

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SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Sarah Benda – Sarah is a varsity letter winner and captain of the Girls MVC Championship Tennis Team. She was her team’s MVP last spring. Sarah is ranked in the top 15 of the senior class. She will be attending University of Virginia in the fall. Ryan Gamer - Ryan was Varsity Letter winner on the Football Team and was a key contributor. He is ranked in the top 10 of the Senior Class. Ryan will be attending Colgate University in the fall.

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Kristen Hohenstein – The class of 2017 female athlete of the year is a 3 Sport standout athlete. She has lettered in Field Hockey, Indoor and Outdoor Track. She was a major contributor to the MVC Champion Field Hockey team last fall. On the track is where she’s really made her mark. She’s a 6X Merrimack Valley Conference Champ and a 4 Event Div. 1 State Champ. She’s been named to multiple MVC All Conference Teams, Boston Globe All Scholastic Team and was Lowell Sun Athlete of the Year twice. In the 2016 Winter Season she won the State Indoor Pentahalon Champion- ship. She will be attending UMASS Lowell on a Track and Field Scholarship. Jacob Green – The class of 2017 Male Athlete of the Year is a 2-sport star in Ice Hockey and Lacrosse. He has earned 8 Varsity Letters in those sports. He is a captain of the hockey and lacrosse teams. He is a multiple time MVC All Conference Selection, and Lowell Sun All Star. His junior year he was a major contributor to a MVC Championship Ice Hockey Team. This past spring he led the lacrosse team to one of the most successful seasons in recent memory, scoring 65 goals. He will be attending Keene State to continue playing lacrosse next year. Our 2017 Fall Season is already off to a great start! This Fall we have over 500 Student Athletes Participating in Fall Sports. The support from our community has been outstanding so far, and many of our teams and players have been out in the community participating in community service events. We truly have a special community at Chelmsford High School and our Athletes are large part of it! If you would like to follow us on twitter please go to @_LionsAthletics

Dan Hart Dan Hart and Charlie Micol (his former Varsity Basketball Coach, who is still Varsity Basketball Coach at CHS).

s s page 26 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Chuckling, Hart remarks that “it was a “sleeping giant.” Where others New Athletic a fate thing.” saw a weak-to-mediocre team, Hart saw great potential. He and Coach Director Dan Shortly after graduation, Hart began Jack Fletcher “went in and built working as Supervisor of Students a program. We started from the Hart’s hiring at McCarthy Middle School. He bottom, up.” The school had only then returned to Chelmsford High qualified for the state tournament School in the same role in 2010. once in 25 years, and had never had was ‘fate’ Hart loved his job, as it gave him the a state tournament win. By Hart’s chance to work with all kids around By Fanny Riand Class of 2018 second season of coaching, the team the school. If a student was having advanced to state semifinals; and Everyone has something that a hard time, or if a safety issue came during his third season, the team set gets him up in the morning (and up, he was the “first phone call,” the school record for wins, and made no, I don’t mean an alarm clock). acting as the liaison from the kids the tournament once more. These Everyone has a unique drive, a to the administration. Whatever were nothing short of incredible passion, something they were just troubles the student was facing, in feats for the team, but what Hart born to do. For Dan Hart, becoming school or out, he was an essential was truly most proud of was that Chelmsford High’s new athletic resource to help them rebound back. “every single one of our kids went director was no happy accident — it The most important thing to Hart to college.” Not every child is given was destiny. about the job was that he “got to equal opportunity to access higher help so many kids.” education, and “seeing the kids use Born and raised in Chelmsford, Hart basketball as a tool to learn things was an athlete from day one. He But Hart wasn’t only helping students as supervisor during this and get to where they needed to go recalls, “I started playing ever since was amazing to see,” he says. I could walk. I played every sport time: he was also busy being a around here.” Growing up, his love coach. It had always been something In addition to his notable coaching of sports flourished while playing he wanted to do; even as a teen, experience, Hart was also the with his friends and older kids in he would devotedly coach youth founder of Lions League Athletics, his neighborhood, as well as in town basketball camps and help run a youth instructional basketball leagues. By the time he reached intramural programs. Thus, from program that offers leagues CHS, Hart decided to concentrate 2004 to 2010, Hart coached JV and and camps for kids, and which on his favorite sport – basketball freshman basketball, and was also additionally runs one of the biggest -- year-round. He became a valued varsity basketball assistant at CHS. men’s basketball leagues in the three-year member of the varsity Being a former CHS athlete, Hart area. Hart founded Lions League basketball team, assuming the role commented “I got to coach with in 2006 because he “wanted to get of captain his senior year. Moreover, my coaches, which I loved.” He everybody playing.” It started it out he helped lead the team to win learned the importance of “coaching as a free program for high school MVC championships during both the whole kid,” meaning that it is a kids to come down and play, but no his junior and senior years, before coach’s job to teach a player not just one really came when it was free. graduating from Chelmsford High plays and moves, but also character, After a parent pointed this out, in 1999. and to help them find success Hart reluctantly realized the issue, outside of the court or playing field. and began charging an amount the Hart completed his undergraduate Hart considers himself “very lucky following year, turning the Lions education at UMass Dartmouth, to have coached with who I coached League into a private business. He graduating in 2004 with a degree with,” noting that this philosophy is worked tirelessly to bring great in English. He had originally been something that he’s taken with him coaches from around the area to recruited by the college to play for ever since. coach in Chelmsford once or twice its basketball team, but ultimately Hart’s coaching career was only a week, and from there the League decided not to join and focused on kept growing. It expanded from his studies instead. It was difficult, beginning. From 2011 to 2015, he served as head coach for boys just 36 high school boys to over but Hart didn’t let it stop him from 800 boys and girls yearly today, continuing to play basketball all the basketball at Lowell Catholic High time. In fact, by distancing himself School. Hart remembers, “I was ready. By that point, I wanted to be a bit from the sport, he was able to Continued appreciate it all the more, realizing a head coach.” Hart viewed Lowell he truly wanted to stay involved in it. Catholic’s Boys Basketball team as V

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 27 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S Report kindergarten through 12th grade. To say that running the online for CHS athletics, with score updates, interviews, league was hard work would be an understatement, but and other news updates. He specifically wants the student Hart is especially grateful because “it really prepared me athletes to run it so “they can own more of a piece of the for this job, from setting budgets to keeping schedules to Athletic Department.” Furthermore, he wants to give dealing with problems as they arise.” Equally important, CHS athletes the spotlight, envisioning that this idea Hart feels Lions League Athletics "strongly connected would really help to showcase what CHS Athletics is all me with the community," giving him the chance to meet about to the community. new people of all generations in the basketball community of Chelmsford: from players to coaches to parents. As Hart knows the job isn’t always easy, but he looks athletic director, Hart has recently passed on Lions forward to the challenge. From schedules getting moved League Athletics, but remains very excited for its future. around, to buses getting canceled, to kids getting hurt, these daily problems “require you to constantly think on Now, Hart could not be more excited to take on the your feet,” explains Hart. He approaches such obstacles role of athletic director at CHS. Hart says, “I knew I head-on: rather than shying away, his method is to ask, wanted to work in athletics since always, forever.” Hart “How do we go and get this?” Hart adds, “If I’m ever not had a great experience in sports in Chelmsford, building sure, I have a great team here too - our deans, Principal strong connections and finding many lifelong friends in (Stephen) Murray, my secretary, Kate, and the coaches- teammates and coaches. Now, he wants to give kids the and I work with them all the time to tackle big problems.” same thing: “the best experience possible.” He has always thought “to oversee an athletic department — where you Hart also has tremendous support from home: his wife, can really contribute to kids’ success — is really cool,” he Kate, has always been very supportive of his work in says, adding, “especially in the building that I came up in, athletics. A CHS graduate from ’02, she also came from and that my kids and nephews and nieces are gonna come a sports-loving family, and loved to play volleyball. Hart up in.” Chelmsford High will always have a special place admits, “I wouldn’t be able to do any of this if she wasn’t in his heart. as great as she is.” Hart and Kate have two rapidly growing children: a three-year-old daughter named As AD, Hart already has clear goals. To start, he wishes Hailey (who already loves sports!) and a 10-month old for the CHS teams “to become one,” firmly believing that son, Charlie. When he isn’t busy at work as AD, Hart an individual team’s “win is a win for all of us” and “loss enjoys being with his family and playing with his kids. is a loss for all of us.” Hart also strongly intends to tie in He also still takes great pleasure in playing basketball and others aspects of the community into athletics. He stated, watching all sports. One thing’s for sure: if anyone was “We ask for a lot from our community, and we gotta give ever fated to become athletic director at CHS, that person back.” To do this, Hart plans to get students involved in is Dan Hart. televising games and putting together a magazine show m

s s page 28 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii MEMBERSHIP UPDATES The Zeus Building 227 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford The following individuals have become Dr. William S. Zouzas (Class of ‘75) Life Members of the CHSAA. We thank Dr. Tanya S. Zouzas (Class of ‘85) them for making this commitment Atty. Christian S. Zouzas (Class of ‘79) Samuel W. Zouzas, Broker (Class of ‘53) through their generous support. Dacey S. Zouzas, Sales Consultant (Class of ‘81) TV Host & Producer of Dacey's Divas www.divas.us Brad Morgan – 1990 For Medical Call 978-250-0032 Scott Davidson – 1991 For Legal Call 978-256-4776 Judy (Ducharme) Sousa – 1967 For Real Estate Call 978-808-7798 Robert Goodwill – 1961 You Have Questions, We Have Answers!!! Kevin McCarthy – 1987 David DiGiovanni – 1991 Michael Flanagan – 1990 Deborah McSheehy – 1967 Marjorie (Allen) Linstad – 1961 Richard Girard – 1978 Cheryl Reimer – 1967 Joan (Amirault) Murphy – 1979

The following individuals renewed their CHSAA membership. We sincerely appreciate their commitment to the Association.

Thea (Dukakis) Tully – 1983 Andrew Barry – 1998 Brita (Sorli) Dean – 1987 Mary Ellen (Berry) Desmarais – 1964 Kelly (Howland) White – 1987 Heather Linstad – 1985 Eric Pearson - 1991

We welcome the following people as new members of CHSAA. Thank you for joining!

Jennifer Chase – 2002 Stephanie Brogden – 2017 Brian Howard – 2017 Timothy McNamara – 2017 Chloe Rosci – 2017 Jody Marchand – 1978 Melindy (Ciulla) Marenco – 1994 Roslyn (Mayotte) Bonnar – 1998 Duncan Dean – 2017 Bill Vaughan – 1966 Denise Dunn - 1979

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 29 FINE & PERFORMING ARTS • By Christina Whittlesey

Chelmsford Public Schools Directed by CHS Director of Bands a successful video audition and Fine and Performing Arts Matthew Sexauer. This year’s field approved ensemble resume and 200 Richardson Road show features music from the hit application. Carnegie Hall is one of N. Chelmsford, MA 01863-2396 movie Guardians of the Galaxy! I the most prestigious venues in the invite you to attend one of our home United States, and this will truly be a Christina Whittlesey, football games this season to hear major life experience for our student Department Coordinator these fun and dynamic arrangements. musicians. Phone: 978-251-5111 ext. 5602 e-mail: [email protected] But that’s not all! The Chelmsford In art news, we are offering new Twitter: @ChristyWhittles All Town Wind Ensemble (ATWE), digital art offerings at CHS in made up of approximately 60 addition to our advanced studio art It’s fall once again, and as the leaves volunteer student musicians in classes, so that students can interact change and students return to school, grades 5 through 12, was selected to with innovative graphic design I am pleased to provide you with perform The Star Spangled Banner and animation curricula. Students information regarding developments for the Red Sox game against the involved in animation I and II within our department at CHS. Rockies on September 29 at Fenway classes utilize Maya, a computer Park. The ensemble was invited animation and modeling software Before I begin to outline all of the back after their successful debut that is the industry standard. I will exciting department news, please performance at Fenway in April of be sharing some of the amazing don’t forget that the Fine and 2016. The ATWE is a spirited group animation work that these students Performing Arts Department has of enthusiastic young musicians, all produce in a fall episode of the its own monthly TV show! Spotlight dedicated to rehearsing after school department TV show, so stay tuned! on Fine Arts is aired daily on the hours to play advanced music of high TeleMedia educational channel artistic merit. The band is comprised We are also introducing a new (CTM ED) on Comcast 22 and of students in the McCarthy Middle theater course, “Digital Filmmaking!” Verizon 36. All 64 episodes can also School, Parker Middle School, and This new course offering is designed be viewed on the school website and Chelmsford High School Band for all students interested in film and online at chelmsfordtv.org/watch. I Programs. video production. From concept to invite you to watch the department storyboard to production elements TV shows throughout the year to In addition to their Fenway and cinematography, this course keep informed regarding CHS Arts performance, ATWE has been will be a true hands-on experience. news! accepted to perform at the National Students will learn elements of Band and Orchestra Festival at production including writing original This summer, the Music Department Carnegie Hall in New York City scripts, creating a storyboard, hosted our 10th Annual Band Camp, in 2018! This was the result of creating a production staff, choosing locations, casting actors, the role of the casting director, and filming their original works. This is sure to be a popular class!

In other theater news, our annual musical production this year will be Anything Goes, with music and lyrics by the great Cole Porter! I hope you will attend what is sure to be another high-quality production in the Carl J. Rondina Performing Arts Center on November 16-18 (ticket info available at www.chelmsfordtheatre.com).

s s page 30 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii All of our ensemble directors are MARCH We are fortunate to have such a crafting their winter concerts and 1-3 CHS Hosts METG Prelims supportive community and school theatrical productions, all of which visit www.chelmsfordtheatre.com for system for the Arts, and the faculty promise to continue the tradition ticket info and I are looking forward to another of high-caliber work here in great academic year! Chelmsford. I hope you will be able 8 Grades K-12 Chelmsford Public to join us at some of this year’s CHS Library Art Exhibit Reception, 5:00- I would like to thank the faculty events: 7:00 p.m. in the arts department at CHS for their tireless commitment to our SEPTEMBER 20 Middle School/HS BAND and department, school, and students. ATWE Pre-MICCA concert at They are: 29 All Town Wind Ensemble PAC, 7:00 p.m. (ATWE) plays at Fenway VISUAL ARTS: 21 Middle School/HS OCTOBER ORCHESTRA Pre-MICCA Madalena Alves concert at PAC, 7:00 p.m. 14 “An Evening of A Cappella” Diane Cogliano featuring the CHS Ensembles Ashley Cormack APRIL THE THURSDAYS and THE Terry Karangioze CRESCENDOS, as well as 12 Student-led Concert and TRI-M Northeastern University’s THE Honors Society Induction at PAC, PERFORMING ARTS: NOR’EASTERS – to benefit CHS 7:00 p.m. All Sports Booster Club 7:00 p.m. Lauren Cochran, Music/Drama 25 Parker, McCarthy, CHS Jazz (tickets www.chsboosters.org) Kate Comeau, CHS/Elementary Night at PAC, 7:00 Schools Orchestra NOVEMBER 27 CPS A Cappella Night at PAC, Amanda Roeder, Chorus/Musical 16-18 Musical: Anything Goes visit 7:00 p.m. Matt Sexauer, Director of Bands www.chelmsfordtheatre.com for ticket info MAY In closing, I wish all CHS Alumni a wonderful fall season, and extend to 25 CHS Band performs at Lowell 3-5 Theater Guild Comedy you an invitation to please to drop in City of Lights Parade Production visit www. and say “Hello” at one or all of our chelmsfordtheatre.com for ticket info events! DECEMBER 16 CHS Pops Concert at PAC, 7:00 9 Grade 4-12 Stringfest at PAC, p.m. Best Regards, time TBD 24 ATWE at PAC, 7:00 p.m. Christina Whittlesey 14 CHS Winter Concert at PAC, Fine and Performing Arts 7:00 p.m. JUNE Department Coordinator Chelmsford Public Schools 15 Grade 5-12 ATWE and Grade 6 CPSSO/CHS Wind Ensemble/ CHS Symphony Orchestra at PAC, Follow on Twitter for up-to-the- 5-12 Chelmsford Public Schools minute news: @ChristyWhittles String Orchestra (CPSSO) at PAC, 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

JANUARY As always, we are also looking 24 CHS After-School Ensemble forward to the Boston Globe Concert at PAC, 7:00 p.m. Scholastic Art and many other art competitions and exhibitions, as 26-27 NE Voices Festival at PAC well as Junior and Senior Districts, (performance times TBD) All-State, MICCA, theatrical competitions, and other exciting FEBRUARY opportunities for our students to 3 Grade 4-12 Choralfest Concert at explore possibilities within the Arts. PAC, 2:00 p.m.

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is currently valued at more than for all their efforts in making the $1,500,000. It continues to grow evening such a success! Finally, a due to the generosity of alumni and big thanks to Terry McSheehy for THE 2017 friends giving back. More designated another masterful job as Master of scholarships are being added to the Ceremonies! ----The next Awards ANNUAL endowment fund every year. As of Night will be held in May, 14 2018. this moment, we have 122 – with You are all welcome to attend. MEETING OF promises of more to come. (The principal of the fund generates Hall of Fame: The 27th Anniversary THE CHSAA income, which is then distributed Hall of Fame was attended by as scholarships. The principal is not 321 guests, who witnessed the depleted.) The 19th annual Awards induction of nine more great Annual Meeting: Night was held last May 23rd in people! If you haven’t been to one September 13, 2017 the Carl Rondina Performing Arts of these inductions, you’re missing Center, and it was attended by over a great Chelmsford High Alumni Good evening! two hundred recipients, parents, Association event. The 2018 Hall scholarship donors, CHS staff, the of Fame induction will be held on Lion’s Pride: continues to be a great Superintendent of Schools, School March 24, 2018 at the UMassLowell publication! Our first issue was Committee members, the Town Inn and Conference Center. This printed in the fall of 1989, so we are Manager, Selectmen and Association will be our 28th class! A special now in our 28th year. We extend our members. It’s a perfect venue for a thanks goes out to the Hall of Fame thanks to Kris Pisarik, our Editor-in- great night! Over $55,000 and 148 Committee, co-chaired by Bruce Chief; Nancy Williams and Lynne scholarships were awarded to CHS McMaster and Howie Neild, and McSheehy, our Class News Editors; seniors and alumni who are presently Nominating Committee chaired by Sandie Taylor on her role in Special in college and $150 to a senior Bob Pariseau. Assignments and Alumni Profiles; from Wilmington High School and our Student Writers for their (in honor of late CHS grad, Carl Fourth of July 2017: There were a Student Profiles and special articles. Olsson, who taught at Wilmington lot of mini-reunions, lots of fun, and We are also grateful to Christine High.) Since 1993 a total of over a lot of visibility at the booth on Whittlesey for her all-inclusive $755,000 has been distributed in the evening of July 3 and during the Fine & Performing Arts report 1701 scholarships to CHS seniors parade on the 4th! Thanks to Andy and Scott Moreau for his complete and alumni and $4300 to 20 Barry for coordinating the activity report of all things Athletic. Mary Wilmington High School seniors. and to the volunteer alumni who St. Hilaire contributes stalwartly as A special thanks to the Scholarship helped to man the booth. We signed the Advertising Manager, and Lynne Committee, chaired by Joan Murphy, up 5 new members; one grad joined McSheehy and the proofreading for their efforts in determining the for life; and 7 people rejoined. team tune the issue up for printing. scholarship recipients. Thanks also Nancy Hughes is faithful in to Bob Pariseau for all his efforts in Membership: The life line of recording the “In Memoriams,” as is computerizing the entire scholarship the Association! As of the first of Jeff Gallant in his role as the Class application process, which has saved September, the Association has Agent Liaison. The final production much time and paper, and has made over 1000 dues-paying members. and mailing of each dynamite- the selection process much more Over 500 of that number are Life looking issue is due to the excellent efficient. Thanks to Lou DiStasi Members. On the negative side, we work of Paul Favreau and the for his efforts in the logistics of still lose about a dozen members, Gilet brothers printing at Red Mill the evening and compiling the due to non-payment of dues. Mike Graphics! certificates and scholarship checks, Desmarais is our dues collector and so that the presentations were made has been a big help. We send another Endowment Fund: This fund, which with clockwork precision. Another special thanks to Bob Logan, who provides financial support to alumni special thanks to Nancy Hughes handles all our tax issues. pursuing postsecondary education, and the Awards Night committee

s s page 32 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Alumni Authors’ Corner: This Capital Campaign: The Capital the Committee Members who have corner of the Learning Commons Campaign has been re-established worked hard this past year to make at CHS has continued to grow with under the leadership of Heather this organization the huge success it the works of published alumni, Linstad, CHS ’85, as Campaign is today. Public high school Alumni which are displayed and are available Chairman. The major objectives Associations are a rare species. We to be read. There are 122 works on of this Campaign: 1. To raise 9.5 are in our 29th year of doing good display in a case, which was built a million dollars; 2. Endow the first 2 things for CHS and its Alumni. number of years ago. Many thanks to million to stabilize the Association Thank you for listening! Mark Maybury for all his efforts in financially and eliminate dues; 3. collecting the works and preparing To endow the next 2.5 million to However – here I go again – and, them for display. Everyone should hire an Executive Director and as I have said in the past and make an effort to see the Authors’ Assistant to operate the Association will continue to say – people and Corner. on a day-to-day basis; 4. Set aside organizations can be like trees. The 1.5 million in an endowment, the rise to prominence is exhilarating, CHSAA Web Site: www.chsalumni. proceeds of which would fund the but anything that puts up shoots org features include who we are, a operation of a building, once it is faster than it puts down roots is Calendar of events, information on built. 5. The last 3.5 million would fragile and in danger of breaking, the Endowment Fund, Scholarships, be used to construct an Alumni Hall falling or dying. The success of the the Hall of Fame, Reunions, to house the Association and become Capital Campaign is crucial if we are SHARE, and the Capital Campaign. a home for all the activities that an to endure as a viable organization. The web site is constantly being active Alumni Association conducts. updated by Bob Pariseau and Steve Thanks to Tom Curran and his Normandin. The Association is committee for sponsoring the third m grateful for their irreplaceable efforts! annual Golf Tournament, with all proceeds going to the Capital HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVES: Campaign.

Student Board Members: Three At this time, I would like to thank years ago we added two students as Principal Steve Murray and the staff non-voting members of the Board at the high school for their 100% of Directors. The objectives behind support of our Alumni Association this action were to increase our over the past number of years knowledge of high school activities and our Superintendent, Dr. Jay from the students’ perspective and for Lang and his office staff for their the students to become more aware continuous support and for allowing of what an Alumni Association is all us to use the high school building about. This initiative continues to be whenever we need to – such as very successful. tonight, our Annual Meeting.

Project SHARE: This initiative In closing, I would like to thank involves the Alumni Association Terry McSheehy for all that he with the Career Center in the high does as President. Thanks to our school and is a work in progress. Treasurer, Elisa Ouellette, for Dennis Hunt is directing this keeping all our financial matters project, and his work will bring neat and clean by keeping the books, Alumni together with current crunching the numbers, and paying students, so that information and the bills. To Nancy Hughes, our understandings can be given to clerk, who never misses a Board students who are trying to figure out Meeting; to Michelle Maybury for their direction – both with respect efforts as our Recording Secretary; to to further education and to life in Lynne McSheehy, for taking on the general. Alumni will be recruited to role of Administrative Assistant to volunteer to mentor students. the Executive Director; and finally, to the Board of Directors and all of

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Photographs • Class of 1977

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s s page 38 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii LION’S PRIDE FALL 2017 CLASS NEWS• VOLUME XXVIII • NUMBER III CHELMSFORD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION no class agent is listed? Class of 1940 Class of 1945 you can still 1940 Class Agent: 1945 Class Agent: share your news ! George Hood Weldon Stevens US MAIL: 700 Mills Street 3636 Lakeridge Road Nancy Williams Raleigh, NC 27608 Fallbrook CA 92028 [email protected] 38 Endmoor Road

Westford, MA 01886 Class of 1941 E-MAIL: 1941 Class Agent: Class of 1946 [email protected] Mary Barron Partridge CLASS AGENT NEEDED! 7 Waverly Avenue To become a Class Agent contact: Class of 1937 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Jeff Gallant 1937 Class Agent: 100 Dedham Blvd. Dedham, MA 02026 Dot LeClair Mackey [email protected] 20 Long Creek Drive Class of 1942 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! Cell: 508-265-3353 To become a Class Agent contact: Home: 843-651-3997 Jeff Gallant [email protected] 100 Dedham Blvd. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Class of 1938 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! To become a Class Agent contact: Class of 1943 Jeff Gallant CLASS AGENT NEEDED! 100 Dedham Blvd. To become a Class Agent contact: Dedham, MA 02026 Jeff Gallant [email protected] 100 Dedham Blvd. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Class of 1939 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! L to R: Terry McSheehy, '64, Peg Russell, To become a Class Agent contact: Class of 1944 wife of the late Earl 'Russ' Russell '46 1944 Class Agent: Jeff Gallant 100 Dedham Blvd. Ray Judge Dedham, MA 02026 5 Mission Road 102 Peg Russell, wife of the late Earl [email protected] North Chelmsford MA 01863 'Russ' Russell, former Class Agent of the Class of 1946, presented a copy of the yearbook from that class to Terry McSheehy at the Senior

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 39 Center in the spring. Every donation and Bookkeeper at the Lowell enthusiastically supported all local of this type is greatly appreciated as Cemetery, retiring from there in and regional races, helping to raise the CHSAA improves its archives! 1997. She was also the Treasurer of funds for the causes they represented. the former Merrimack River Valley Jeanie lived a life dedicated to Jean J. (McHugh) Horgan, Class of House for many years and served on devotion to God. She volunteered '46, passed peacefully in her sleep their Board of Trustees. at STARS, and generously supported surrounded by loving family after a many individuals and charities in brief illness on Friday, August 18, Shirley was a lifelong, active member Chelmsford and in Pikeville. On 2017. Our sympathy to her family. of St. John's Episcopal Church in a personal note, I always loved and Lowell, belonging to their women's admired Jeanie. Two years ahead of group, singing in the choir, and me, I can still picture her at the bass Class of 1947 serving on the Vestry as Senior drum leading the CHS marching 1947 Class Agent: Warden, Treasurer, and Vestry band under the able direction of member as well as being a member Bernie Larkin. We remained close George Merrill of many other clubs and committees. friends throughout the years. She is 108 Dunstable Road Shirley was also a member of the Godmother to my favorite middle N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 former Paint and Powder Club, the son, Peter. Truth be told, he is [email protected] Lowell Garden Club, the Lowell my only middle son. She would General Hospital Auxiliary and ALWAYS call him on his Birthday, It is with sorrow that we have to volunteer group, and a board member December 14th, and sing Happy report two more deaths of our of the Children's Home of Lowell. Birthday to him. December 2016 was classmates. Charles Watt and the first year she missed, so I realized Albert Wheeler both passed recently. Sadly, 86 years young, she passed that perhaps she was failing. She Our sympathy is extended to both away on June 28, 2017 after a long loved life and it loved her right back. families. battle with kidney disease. On a Walt Whitman said it best, "We were personal note, Shirley sat beside me together, I forget the rest." She was in homeroom all four years at CHS predeceased by her son, Daniel F. Class of 1948 and we both were members of the Horgan Jr. in 1983, but is survived 1948 Class Agent: Lowell Garden Club for many years. by her six daughters: Ann Louise, Bessie Blackie Sadlier She represented grace and dignity 'til Maureen, Carol, Colleen, Jean, and 54 Marlborough Street the end. Because someone we love Kelley - and many grandchildren. Lowell, MA 01851 is in Heaven, there's a little bit of If your life is your message to the [email protected] Heaven in our hearts. world, make certain it is inspiring - well done, Jeanie! Jean Logan Pearson Although not a classmate, Jean 85 Wheeler Road J. (McHugh) Horgan, Class of In August, I attended the wake for Dracut, MA 01826 '46, passed peacefully in her sleep Albert E. Wheeler, Class of '47, who surrounded by loving family after a sadly passed on August 9th. He Dear classmates and friends, brief illness on Friday, August 18, was the husband of the late Helen 2017. (McInerney) Wheeler, who passed Since it has been 69 short years away in 1987. Albert proudly served since I graduated from good Upon graduation from CHS, Jeanie in the U. S. Army in Germany. He ol' Chelmsford High School, I earned a BS in Music Education later worked for and managed A&P sometimes have sad news to discuss from Lowell Teacher's College in stores for 45 years before retiring. here. However, today I would much 1951. In her early years, she taught He then went to work part time for prefer to celebrate life! music in the Harvard and Carlisle Hannaford Food stores for over 20 Public School systems. She married years. He finally retired for good at Shirley Colmer, Class of '48, went Daniel F. Horgan (d. 1985) in 1953. the age of 83 years young. Al was a on to study at Lesley College, member of St. Margaret's Church for graduating in 1950. She taught In 2000, Jeanie moved to Pikeville 50 years and served as an usher until kindergarten for several years at TN. At the age of 82, she began a his health prevented it. the Bancroft School in Worcester running career that inspired many. before returning home to teach at She ran 5K, 10K, and half-marathon This sad occasion afforded me the Belvidere School until its closing. races and broke Tennessee state the opportunity to reconnect with She then became the Office Manager records in 2013 and 2015. She Betty Byam, Class of '48, and we

s s page 40 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii reminisced and enjoyed a wonderful Almgren is called “little grandma” by conversation. Betty is a "wise guy" her grandchildren. She is very active but a true friend. We were partners in her church choir and attends the in Chemistry class at CHS and also symphony and opera with friends. served in the Brownies and later She had a good crop of green beans the Girl Scouts together. We both this year, but it was just too hot for played the clarinet and her dad often her tomatoes. I also talked with Don drove us to our lessons. Such fond Reid. Don’s wife Dot had a delicate memories, you often don't know the operation to remove a hematoma TRUE value of a moment until it near her brain. Thankfully, she is becomes a memory. recovering well and is regaining her strength. They live close to where I am happy to report that Emily the wildfires have burned most of (Bovill) Coughlin, Class of '48, the summer. Don said they could feel is well and in good spirits. She the heat of the flames and everything had resided at the Summer Place was covered in ash for weeks. Don in Chelmsford but now enjoys continues to enjoy golfing. her residency at the Sunny Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. We will be visiting my sister Nancy Class of 1950: L to R: Jack Costello’s She sends her warmest regards to all! (Wilder) Dziczek, CHS ’53 and son Mark, Mark’s daughter Kaleigh, wife husband Gene in Chelmsford in Laura (Wood ‘81) Costello As we approach the twilight of mid-September for a few days. Then our lives, it is understandable that we will drive to the Cape, where we may become apprehensive and we will visit Betty (Hardy) Jones in She is survived by her sister Theresa perhaps fearful. But ever an optimist, Orleans. The last time we were in Benoit, brother Richard Daigle, I remain hopeful. And Hope is the Massachusetts, was in 2014 for the five sons, one daughter, and 17 only thing stronger than Fear! 65th CHS and Lowell High School grandchildren. She was predeceased reunions. It’s hard to believe we by her brother, Arthur Daigle, Please take good care of yourselves graduated 68 years ago. husband Rodney DeCarteret, and God Bless! 'Til the next time, I Many happy memories! and husband Edward Smith. remain ... Condolences to the DeCarteret and Until next time, stay well! - Skip Smith families. Faithfully yours, Bessie I wish to send along a heartwarming Class of 1950 story about my granddaughter Class of 1949 1950 Class Agent: Kaleigh, daughter of Laura (Wood) 1949 Class Agent: Costello (CHS ’81) and my son Jack Costello Mark. Ten years ago, Kaleigh was Elizabeth Wilder Tewksbury 331 Lynn Street profiled in an article in the Lowell 330 Claremont Lane, Apt 231 Malden, MA 02148 Sun (“She’s All Heart,” by Lynn Crozet, VA 22932 [email protected] Worthy) which told of her amazing [email protected] recovery from what had looked like Dorothy (Daigle) (DeCarteret) an un-fixable medical problem. As Hope everyone had a good summer. Smith passed away on Mother’s the result of an onset of troubling We escaped the heat and humidity Day, May 14, 2017. She was born symptoms during ice hockey practice, of VA and spent the month of July November 9, 1932 to the late Arthur including a consistently racing at our mountain retreat in WV. The and Lenora (Sokol) Daigle. Dottie heart, a congenital heart problem weather was perfect for our annual and her first husband Rodney J. (Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, family gathering the week of the DeCarteret raised their family in which throws off the timing of Fourth. We had an addition this year Tyngsboro MA. She was always the heart’s electrical signals) was of newlyweds: Granddaughter Lizzy active waitressing at the Princeton discovered when Kaleigh was 14. and Jim Miller were married May Lounge or working as a nursing This discovery made it look like 27th in Williamsburg VA. assistant/home care aid - she just she was not going to be able to loved making others happy. I talked to two of our classmates continue playing competitive ice who live in CA. Phyllis (Palmgren) hockey, which had been a dream of

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 41 hers from childhood. Following the on the Holland America Line, diagnosis, a radiofrequency catheter which was a really nice trip. I think ablation was performed, but failed. I'll make it an annual event for our However, Kaleigh wouldn’t give up… anniversary celebrations! she NEEDED to play hockey… and a second procedure (a year later) Please continue to send along was successful. She went right into news; I’d like to let you know that training and regained her physical I've changed my email address to: Class of 1955: Hurricane Irma damage: stamina, and the rest is history! [email protected]. - Pat City of St. Augustine, Restaurant on the Kaleigh played four years of both ice harbor in downtown hockey and lacrosse at Austin Prep, as well as a great deal of summer Class of 1952 hockey. She then played two years 1952 Class Agent: of lacrosse and four years of ice hockey at New England College. An Beverly Bancroft Winn accompanying picture of Kaleigh P.O. Box 2007 and her parents was taken at her last New Castle, NH 03854 college home game. She graduated Gary Wilson in 2012, having not missed even one 2 Vine Street game in four years. She is presently Franklin, MA 02038 employed by Philips Medical Class of 1955: Hurricane Irma damage, Systems in Andover. St. Augustine Beach Class of 1953 I’d like to stress a point that Laura 1953 Class Agent: often made: heart screenings for diseases like WPW are important, Phil Silk and she feels that hockey actually 8 Ullswater Drive saved her daughter’s life. - Jack Cheadle ST10 1SU England [email protected] Class of 1951 Class of 1955: Hurricane Irma damage, 1951 Class Agent: Barbara (Hicks '53) Calderone of St. Augustine Beach Patricia Toms Merrill Elgin, IL passed away on April 29th. 108 Dunstable Road We extend our sympathies to her North Chelmsford, MA 01863 friends and family [email protected] George Shepherd P.O. Box 507 Class of 1954 Westford, MA 01886 1954 Class Agent:

Claire Belanger Lynch Had another good brunch with 10 Crooked Spring Road classmates, Sheila (Reynolds) Class of 1955: Preparation for Irma, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Richardson, George (Sandy) Linda Patton's home, Tallahassee FL

Shepherd, and Stephen Dulgarian. We on staff at the Lion's Pride send Sandy keeps busy with volunteer our deepest sympathy to Claire work, the navy, church, and giving Lynch on the passing of her beloved help to Native Americans. He also Joe. We wish her peace. does a lot of woodworking. Sheila & I were given nice little Raggedy Anns to keep. Stephen keeps busy around his home and recently traveled to Armenia and California. George & I celebrated our 64th wedding Class of 1955: Hurricane Irma damage, anniversary with a cruise to Bermuda Linda's home

s s page 42 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Nor Easter with winds and rain not Acres and acres are all mud and the Class of 1955 related to Irma. Now it is the last farmers cannot get equipment in to 1955 Class Agent: minute preparations. Sunday, make the rows etc. The city of Marie LaHaise Duncklee mandatory evacuation, but no place Jacksonville was also flooded. St. 144 Heron’s Nest Lane to go. Our neighbors have also Augustine was flooded from the St. Augustine, FL 32080-5853 decided to ride it out. Ok, now relax! Intracoastal Waterway, dunes were 904-461-4963 We don't know when the Nor Easter breached, and a house fell in the [email protected]. left or when Irma began. Winds and ocean, all due to the storm surge. We more rain. They will shut the water were blessed to have our power back Good Riddance Hurricane Irma! off on the Island. Filled lots of in 24 hours along with water and buckets, the tub and the empty cable, but cable did not last long. Hello everyone! First, I want to bottles I use for watering plants. By That came back Saturday, September thank everyone for your phone calls, noon, Irma was cranking up. Had 23rd. The three Bridges to the island texts, emails, prayers, and support. It dinner, then bedtime. Lost power at were open for traffic Tuesday at meant a lot to Chuck, Dolly and me. 1:30 am. From then on, it was very noon, after being closed on Sunday. Having said all that, this is a story of scary. Thunder storms, rain, winds some of the misery and destruction gusting to eighty-nine miles an hour, Storm updates from our in the entire state of Florida. In strings of tornadoes. 3:00 am was classmates:-- addition, I thought you might like the worst. I went into our middle Eileen (Harrington) Collomb went hear how some of your classmates are closet. A tornado touched down at to Fleming Island, west of doing, which I will share with you. our neighbors. Debris was hitting our Jacksonville to stay with her niece, hurricane panels. Irma was very noisy along with her brother and other For us here in St. Augustine, the and loud, throughout the night. family members. When she returned preparations started during Labor Chuck had drained out some of the home, her condo was ok and she had Day Weekend. At that point, Irma pool water, down about six inches, power. was heading up the east coast as a twice during Irma, at night. We only category 4 storm. On Monday, we had one inch to spare in the morning, Danny and Bonnie Pushee of Crystal talked to Bob ('50) and Charlotte before it would have come over. River (on the west coast) did not (Dinnigan ‘51) White who offered Irma, a Category 1 lasted about 24 evacuate. He said with all the their home in Lady Lake FL (in The hours. Matthew was a Category 2, preparations, he was very blessed. Villages area). Ok, great 2 1/2 hour he came and went, during the day. The town went thru the eye of Irma. easy drive South West of us, on the Danny said it got so quiet and bright. secondary roads. Bob and Charlotte We were so glad to be able to look '51 were at their home MA. Tuesday, out Monday morning at 8:00 am Bob and Beverly Armitage of Ft. packing our Hurricane bag for Dolly when the winds had started to die Myers also rode out Irma. Their and us, Wednesday, gas for the car down and were very blessed to have condo had no damage. Beverly said and water. Water was just about out. made it through that miserable night. when they ventured out it was like a Started to get shortage of gas and God was good. All our neighbors war zone. Power returned Monday water, our gas comes from Houston made it as well. Lots of trees down, only to lose it again. On Tuesday, the and our water supplies went to debris everywhere. But that was ok food in the freezer was starting to Houston. Thursday; collecting all as all our houses were ok. A total thaw. They had crab cakes, ribs etc. insurance policies and Dolly records, here of eight inches of rain. Chuck She called the neighbors and said I'll etc., etc. to put in a safe place. Chuck did a fantastic job cleaning small meet you in the Grill area, we can went for more water, no luck. Friday, debris out of our pool. The streets are have a potluck supper. Yummy. After put up hurricane panels and moved lined with trees and tree debris is five days, the power came on, but no all the plants and pool furniture into piled high, waiting to be picked up, cable. (It is hard having no cable, the house as well as anything in the which will take well over a month. since you have no news of what is yard that would blow away like a Out on the farms in the town of going on.) They enjoyed watching missile. Saturday, called Bob to thank Hastings west of I-95, the land was movies. Beverly said that where she him for his offer, telling him we flooded from the St John's River. was, instead of a storm surge going decided to ride out the storm at Hastings is the Potato capital of inland, it was in reverse, it went out home as I-95 etc. are all backed up Florida, they are also know for into the Gulf. It went way out like a from those from south Florida being cabbages they grow for St Patrick's low tide, except that it went out so evacuated. Irma is now going up Day in the northeast. Don't know far, you could walk on the ocean Central FL. We are experiencing a whether they’ll make it this year. floor. The same thing happened at a

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 43 lake nearby where the water was Bob and Charlotte White's home The picnic basket and grills have sucked out. Finally, about ten days was fine. His neighbor said there was about another month or so. I bumped later on Wednesday, their cable came just a lot of debris and many trees into one of my friends this past back on. were down. They face a golf course summer. I asked her how she was and Bob was hoping most of the doing and she said “well, but I've got Chuck and Joan McCarthy of trees were on the links. the normal aches and pains that Davenport rode out the storm. They come with age." I asked her when had lots of downed trees and debris, Don and Dottie (Charest '58) was pain required with aging?! but their house was ok. Their power Clement's winter home in Vero was out for six days and came back Beach had no damage. By the way, if you have stories/ on Saturday. Joan said the hard part memories from your grammar school was the heat and humidity. It was up Carole Simpson, of Largo FL on the days or a photo/photos, please, send in the nineties all week. west coast, in the Tampa area, and it/them along to me. --- her son who lives nearby both are ok. Heard from Beverly (Bell) Collins, She went to stay with her sister Joan, School Mates Reunite--- said her home and boat in St Croix in an assisted living facility near her. On Wednesday, May 24th, the gals of VI did not experience any damage Carole lost power for five days and 1955, gathered for their 7th annual but did say St. Thomas and St. John also part of her roof. Again many get together in Westford MA at were a real mess. Bev did not think uprooted trees and lots of tree debris. Kimball's, famous for its 50 delicious she would get lucky with Maria! As flavors of ice cream. For those who of this writing, she has had no Betty (Morrison) Butler was glad she have not been there in years, they communication with anyone made the decision to move from have a Country Store and Cafe, regarding her house on the east side. Orlando to MO. She said she never where they had their lunch, an wanted to sit through another extensive outdoor (summer) grill Linda Patton was having her Hurricane like Donna. “restaurant” set-up with picnic tables problems in Tallahassee where Irma under tents, mini-golf, bumper boats, was heading. She was preparing to I was so happy to hear from Grace driving range, miniature golf, and put tarps on all the old 'rare' books, Elaine (Dusseault) 'Butch' Mongeau. much more. Dottie said it was a worth thousands of dollars, waiting She moved from Naples to GA and beautiful spring day, for their to go to the A.T. Museum Library, is glad that she did. luncheon. As usual, they went down after its renovations are completed memory lane and talked about their next year. Linda was afraid one of her Our problems are very small families. After two hours and a many trees might poke a hole in her compared to people who have lost fantastic time, they all departed with roof. Linda lucked out as Irma turned everything, all over the state of warm and fuzzy feelings, many hugs, into a Tropical Storm and she had no Florida, Houston, Puerto Rico, US and already looking forward to next problems except for a LOT of yard and British Virgin Islands. Such year. Attending were Dottie (Tassios) debris. She never lost power and devastation and misery! Please say a Zahos of Westford MA, Carol winds were only about 35 miles an prayer for all the victims. I have (Abrahamson) Bovill of Center hour with occasional wind gust of 50 included some pics of our street, St Harbor NH, Judy (Bomil) Killeen of mph. Linda said it was like ordinary Augustine Beach, Linda's home in Kittery ME, Carol (French) Miller heavy rainstorm and they were and out. Thank you all again, we of Hudson NH, Ann (Dale) Davis exceptionally lucky. were all truly blessed, love ya. and Pat (Elliott) Bernard, both of Chelmsford. Charley Norton of Bonita Springs Editor’s Note: Marie’s and her FL said they were on the mend and classmates’ poignant and interesting 80th Birthday Celebrations--- are thankful there was little building reflections on elementary/junior high Our first one this issue is Judy damage. He lost a bunch of trees and school dances will appear in the (Bomil) Killeen of Kittery, ME. Judy there was a lot of debris at his condo winter issue of the Lion’s Pride. said she had a great 80th Birthday on complex at Bermuda Pointe. The Sunday, April 30th. All her children, power was out for five days which he Now for my “regular” news!! one daughter, two sons, three said was brutal, no computer, no TV, grandchildren, and her husband and especially no air conditioning. My-dear-classmates--- Allen, were all there to help her Cable was tough too, first picture celebrate. They tried a new Tuscan breaking up, then no audio. Charley Labor Day has come and gone, along restaurant, then returned home for said things are returning to normal. with those lazy days of summer. more fun, telling stories and laughing

s s page 44 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii out loud!! Judy said it was great to Their grandson, Jake helped have the whole family together. A decorate. Pati, Larry's wife said the After all these years gone by, I was so trip to New York City for a surprise decorations were a hoot. After happy to receive an email from weekend was planned, but she was dinner, it was time for the Charley Norton of Bonita Springs too busy with the Church Bazaar presentation of a beautiful chocolate FL. Charley is our seventh for this and getting all her Art Work cake with a big 80th birthday candle issue. He wrote that his family came together for the art Gallery Showing. in the middle. But the best part - it for a weeklong visit to his home to Judy said God has blessed her with a was topped off with vanilla ice cream help him celebrate his 80th on June beautiful family and a great life. that was made by Pati! They had a 22nd. It was just as he wanted; an lot of fun with the family. His sister intimate family setting with his Number two is Gertrude (Smith) Deborah and her husband Gordon, daughter, Jennifer. She is married, Allaby of North Chelmsford. Gert also attended, along with a few lives in Fresno CA, and has three had a combined celebration with friends. stepdaughters, all in college. He Mother’s Day and her 80th birthday guesses that makes him a step- on May 11th. Her son Butch hosted 80th Birthday Celebrations granddad. Charley visits with them at his home with some of the family. Continued--- at Christmas time in CA. During Gert had a nice surprise from her Our number Five is Richard Burtt of their visit, they ate at many of the friends at the Delaney Building, part North Chelmsford. He did not want fine restaurants in southeast FL, of the elder housing complex in any fanfare, just a clam dinner at his culminating in a final dining North Chelmsford. She received favorite restaurant. On Thursday experience at the Naples Ritz many cards, so many, in fact, that morning, June 1st, his wife, Priscilla, Carlton. Charley said they all had a they were stuck under her door said I am going out for awhile, need fantastic time. Unfortunately, his son which she had difficulty opening! to do some shopping. When she Timothy passed away two years ago, She then received even more cards at came home about an hour later, she due to a heart attack. The love of his the party where she was treated to an walked thru the door and said I life, Vivian, died a number of years ice cream cake, what fun! Gert has brought home your present, come see ago from Cancer. Charley loves six children, one deceased, six grands what it is. The present was his living in Florida! and four great grandsons. daughter Emily (’87). She flew up from Miami FL to be with her dad. Jerry Greska celebrated his 80th, on The next one is, Mary (Blaisdell) Richard was taken aback and so June 30th. It was a full day for him Tanguay of Alton Bay NH. She had surprised. The next day, was yet and it started with my phone call. a grand time for her 80th, on May another surprise, their son Rick ('91), We “traveled” down the road of 19th. Mary spent a nice weekend flew in from Littleton, CO. The yesterday. We both grew up on our doing nothing. Her sons Erving of next day Saturday, June 5th, was his family farms. It was the best of times, Lowell, Allan of Pelham NH, and 80th Birthday. Richard got his wish hard work and gave us both a great her stepdaughter Patti, along with to drive over to Essex MA for his sense of direction. Later in the day some of the rest of the family came clam dinner at the Village Carol (French) Miller and Jerry for the celebration. The boys did a Restaurant. On Sunday, they visited drove to the Texas Roadhouse in spring clean-up of the yard and the Nashoba Valley Winery, in Nashua NH, for a yummy planted her favorite flowers. This is a Bolton MA, located in the heart of mouthwatering steak! The news of tradition they do every year. Then apple country. Monday Emily flew the rest of his celebration will appear they all Mary, husband Ray, and the back to Miami and Rick flew to in the winter issue, of the Lion's rest of the family had a nice sit down Washington DC to meet up with his Pride!! lunch. Later in the afternoon, they wife and daughter, Samantha (soon presented her with her birthday cake. to be 9) to tour the city and visit 80th Birthday Celebrations--- Mary has two children, one step, two Arlington National Cemetery. On Thursday, June 22nd, Eileen grands, and three step grands, and Richard had the best ever birthday; it (Harrington) Collomb's, daughter five greats. was like old times with just the four Renee flew in from CO with her of them! husband James and their blended Up next was Larry Litchfield of family of four, Cooper, Owen, Eric Laconia NH. On his 80th, May June 11th is our sixth 80th, David and Hannah. Renee already had a 25th, his three girls and their Blackadar of Marshall TX. David huge list and they all went out to husbands hosted a nice celebration said he spent his Birthday gather supplies for the upcoming which they had catered at Larry’s celebration, with his wife Margie, week of Eileen's 80th celebration and restaurant, Sawyer's, in Gilford NH. having a quiet dinner at home. family reunion, all packed into one.

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 45 On Friday the clan left Eileen's Her daughter Renee had made a Condo and headed into Saint presentation of her life with pictures, Augustine, "The Oldest City in accompanied by the appropriate USA, 1565". They boarded a trolley music. Eileen said it was quite nice, and learned about the city and its she received many cards, some with history and then enjoyed the famous monetary gifts included. Eileen said 'no autos' St George Street, with all it was a wonderful way to spend an its shops, eats, etc. Each had a 80th Birthday celebration week with shopping list of people they wanted family and perfect weather. The view to buy presents for. They finished the from the beach house and sunrise day swimming in the complex pool. was awesome. Eileen's son Tom, also On Saturday, they packed their car from Baltimore, and his daughter and headed for St. Augustine Beach Zoe, were unable to attend, as he had "Anastasia Island" which is about a 6 just started a new job. The festivities mile drive. Eileen lives on the not finished yet--on her birthday, mainland, St. Augustine Shores, west July 9th, her nieces and nephews had of the Intracoastal Waterway. They a celebration dinner for her at had a full load and made their way to her-brother-in-law, Russell's home. Class of 1955: June Lunch at New a very large house at the beach. Eileen said that they were much too Smyrna Beach FL, L to R: Chuck Eileen's son Chuck, wife Linda from generous, with gifts. She can hardly Duncklee, Charlotte (Dinnigan '51) White, Marie (LaHaise '55) Duncklee and Baltimore MD, and Renee, spent a deny that she made it to the ripe old Bob White '50 long time researching and looking age of 80. It’s been a good run!!!--- for the perfect special beach house. They found one with a spacious Bob McEvoy, of Westford is our living area, five bedrooms, four baths, tenth for this edition. Bob TVs, and many other features, celebrated his 80th on Saturday, July including their own private the 8th. He had a wonderful party at swimming pool and a boardwalk his son Al's and his wife Cathy's with benches, for beach access. home in Wilmington, MA with Eileen said it was much different Bob's wife Gay, son Dennis and wife from places she stayed at other Renee, of Dunstable, MA daughter beaches, where you’re just “there and Donna and husband Mike, of not so comfortable.” Needless to say, Nashua, NH. Also included were Class of 1955: Fred Mosley’s 80th the beach was the main attraction for seven of his nine grandchildren, their Birthday Celebration Sitting: Fred all, swimming, wave jumping, girlfriends, boyfriends and close Mosley, L to R: Sisters, Doris Mosley digging, and building in the sand, relatives. Bob received most '53, Nancy (Mosley '58) Adams, Linda (Mosley '64) Wadleigh etc. At night, beach walks were welcomed phone calls, from son popular. Of course, Eileen had many Michael, who was in Israel on visitors--some during the day, some business, Michael's wife Cheryl in in the evening and some overnight. CO, grandson Corey, in Australia Linda's son Garrett also attended as and another grandson Brady, well as Eileen's brother John and working in Washington DC for the wife KiKi, nieces, nephews, summer. It was so nice to be with grandnephew, and her brother-in- just family, in-laws and nearby law Russell (husband of Eileen's relatives. Bob did not want anything deceased sister Kathleen (Harrington big like Gay had in April for hers. '51) Manchester. Folks from St All in all, it was a great Birthday Augustine and were also on the Celebration all around for Bob!!!--- scene at times. Eileen's 80th birthday was celebrated by her family in late Talked with Billy Vennard of June. They presented her with a Columbia MD, regarding his 80th fantastic dinner, delicious Devil's Birthday celebration. He said it was Food Cake, presents, etc. Her big a family deal. They all went to gift was an I Robot, floor cleaner, brunch at a very nice restaurant. Class of 1955: Fred Mosely's 80th Birthday Cake just push the button and go out. His son Scott and daughter Kristen

s s page 46 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii along with the four grandchildren, birthdays and others don't want to be Casey, Sean, Jack, and Katie. That reminded. So anyway, for this was all Billy wanted, to be classmate it has been far too long. I surrounded by his loving family. had the phone number of Bob Armitage, I talked to his wife Beverly This last one for this fall issue is Fred and Bob was on speakerphone. We Mosley of Amherst NH. He said he talked and talked, it was so special as celebrated his very fortunate 80th if we have been in contact with each milestone, with his three sisters, other for sixty years! They moved Doris Mosley ('53), Nancy (Mosley from Westford, MA to Fort Myers, Class of 1955: Bob Armitage family 58') Adams, and Linda (Mosley '64) FL after he retired from as State gathering at Little Squam Lake N.H. Wadleigh. They prepared a Engineer. They have two girls, Lisa, L to R: Beverly Armitage, granddaughter "surprise" birthday dinner at his in Manchester, NH and Melissa in Molly, Bob Armitage residence. Fred said it was just Maynard MA, three grands, two perfect, he could not have asked for grandsons A J and Eric, and one more. When all was quiet, his three granddaughter Molly. This past May, sisters presented him with a special Lisa flew down to spend time with birthday cake. His 80th birthday was her dad at Busch Gardens. Last year, August 14th. Bob and Lisa went to Universal Studios and Sea World. In July, Bob On-a-sad-note--- and Beverly drove up to New We extend our deepest sympathy and England, first stopping at Foxwoods, prayers to Bob and Gay McEvoy of and then spending some time in Westford, for the loss of Bob's dear Westford, before traveling up to beloved sister Janet (McEvoy '53) Little Squam Lake in NH to spend a Bartlett of Lowell, on June 9th. Janet glorious, two weeks. They have been was eighty-one years old. Gay will going to the Lake for forty-seven miss her greatly, they were like sisters. years. Not much has changed, it is Bob also misses her very much; they still beautiful. Their family pops in had lots of fun going to many events and out, along with the grands, and on trips together. May grief pass during the two weeks. swiftly and your memories last Class of 1955: L to R: Bob and Betty forever. Around-n-About--- Armitage's grandsons A.J. and Eric Sail Boston 2017: On July 19th, Elaine (Avila '54) McClarity of Dottie (Tassios) Zahos drove to the Palestine IL phoned to say that Franco-American Club in Westford, While Jerry Greska was keeping his Barbara (Hicks '53) Calderone of where a tour company bus, sponsored yard and lawn up to perfection, by Elgin, IL passed away on April 29th. by the Westford Senior Center, riding his John Deer tractor, and also Barbara was my mentor, when I was picked her up. The bus drove them to enjoying the links, Carol (French) a sophomore. She encouraged me to Boston Harbor for the Tall Ships Miller spent a seventh annual week try out for the Junior Varsity girls’ Return to Boston event. Dottie at Seabrook NH with two of her basketball team. Barbara was a embarked on Provincetown II Cruise chorus pals. They take the last senior then and captain of the Varsity ship, which had three decks for non-peak week before July 4th. This girls’ basketball team. If I remember viewing and provided lunch on year the weather turned out to be correctly, Barbara played basketball board. After they disembarked, the fantastic. The night before the fourth all four years. She grew up in West tour was taken to Venezia Waterfront Carol and Jerry went to the common Chelmsford with a house full of Restaurant, where Dottie enjoyed a in Chelmsford, where all the brothers and her dad was Murray baked scrod dinner. She said it was festivities are, to do some walking Hicks, the boys’ basketball coach. So an unforgettable maritime around. Barbara had many good mentors! celebration. Then a few days later, she watched Sail Boston on Channel When Ron Taylor of Westford and Out-n-about--- 5’s Chronicle. Judy (Harrington '60) Leary of A blast from the past. I needed to Nashua, were getting ready to leave get more 80th birthday celebrations. Sarasota FL in April, they managed For some mates I don't have their to have a nice lunch with Herb and

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 47 Carolyn (Burtt '50) Bennett and Jean summer edition, I wrote that Don photos of their veggie and flower Kydd at a nice restaurant in Venice and Dottie (Charest '58) Clement gardens. Carol also had flower FL. Ron and Judy had a busy month left from Vero Beach FL for their gardens. --- Received a nice email of July, with both families. In the long trip home to Dunstable on from Fred Mosely in August. He middle July, Ron's son Ron from April 1st, to be home when their 3rd still owns and operates his travel Roswell, GA flew up to Boston on great-grand child was born. Harper agency, MILFORD TRAVEL business. He took advantage of his was born on April 7th. For the SERVICE, full time, from a wing in time in the area and drove up to his Fourth of July week, they headed for his residence. This year was number sister Susan's home in Harpswell Gilford NH, where they have been forty-six and counting. Fred has ME, for a small family gathering, doing this Holiday get away for years, been told that the next forty-six with Ron, Judy, and Ron's other for some R and R. should be a lot easier, but he really daughter Diane. has a problem buying into that great Beverly (Bell) Collins of Westford, prediction.--- How about that great Talked to Earl Guilmette in late MA was very disappointed she could total solar eclipse August 21st, totally June. He and his daughter Earlene not make the gathering of the “Girls awesome!!! had just returned from CA. They of 1955.” Bev was in the process of flew out of Logan Airport, and had a selling her boat in St Croix where 50th--- direct flight to San Jose in the heart she spends the winter months. --- I just had to write to congratulate of Silicon Valley, where they attended Dan and Bonnie Pushee of Crystal Mary (Vaillancourt '65 Class Agent) his granddaughter's graduation from River FL had a quiet summer this Smith and her husband Bob of California Poly-technical College. year. --- Nice email from Ken and Westford, on their 50th Wedding He said it was very hot and was glad Ann Carter, he loves hearing from Anniversary, August 20th. They to be back home to cooler weather. Gertrude (Smith) Allaby and there wanted no fanfare, so they planned a In August, Earl had just taken in 163 was nothing new in Charlotte ME. drive to the mountains and the lakes bales of hay in the barn for his horse --- Gertrude and a few friends went region, with a picnic on the way. Charlie's winter snacks. Said to say to the common, in town on July 4th They stopped at Sawyer’s, Larry and hello to everyone. eve, for the big celebration. She did Pati Litchfield’s dairy bar and not see anyone she knew, but had a restaurant, for an ice cream and to say Also in August, I talked to Judy good time. --- Lenny Leedberg, sad hello. Larry and Pati came out to (Fisher) Chandonnet of Fremont, to say no garden or pool this year, but chat with them and wish them all the NH and Sago, Maine. She and was happy he made the decision, best. Sawyer's has had a busy season, Louis were enjoying their very busy because of the cool weather. He and Larry and Pati will be happy to glorious summer in Sago. They had asked me to find out what Billy get some R and R after they close either a nice sea breeze or a breeze Vennard did with his collection of sometime after Labor Day. Bob had from the Sago River. They enjoyed comic books?? Answer in the winter chocolate covered cherry ice cream their family popping in and out edition. --- Billy didn't have a garden hot fudge sundae and Mary had during July and August. Then Judy this summer either, but his coffee ice cream. Yummy. Mary's and Louis hosted a family gathering granddaughter Casey planted one in grandson Jake is my email buddy. He for their grandson Russell, who is his yard. He said it was fun, she did is very smart for a ten year old and is moving to San Francisco, CA to all the work and he sat back and looking forward to the ski season. attend Art School. Their daughter enjoyed the harvest. --- Betty Susan lives in Los Gatos CA which (Morrison) Butler is keeping busy in Till-Next-Time--- is only a one-hour drive. Therefore, Branson MO with her family and That time of year! Do have a Blessed Russell will have family to visit, from remodeling her condo. --- Talked to Happy Thanksgiving, with your time to time. Peter Vennard '58 and Carol (Abrahamson) Bovill of Center family and friends, along with a very his wife Cathy were also there and Harbor NH who said it was a Merry Christmas and a Happy said his brother Billy, was doing very beautiful day for July and she was Healthy New 2018. well. Judy also mentioned talking to getting ready to wash the outside Prue (Pouliot) McBride and said she windows. Such fun! She and Lee Be Safe, Happy and Well!!! - Marie and Mike were doing well in came down to visit Tom and Barbara Cordova, TN but that the summer Bovill in town. Before heading back has been very hot and humid. home, they all went to lunch at the Glenview, such memories! Tom and As noted in the tid-bits in the Barbara sent me some beautiful

s s page 48 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Kay (Morrow) Stidsen recently Class of 1956 moved into “Chelmsford Crossing” 1956 Class Agent: here in town. She has made the Mary McCarthy St. Hilaire transition well has become quite the 212 Dalton Road social butterfly there. Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Our breakfast group, The Girls of ‘57 Joan Dodge Weilbrenner still meets for breakfast the second 67 Tadmuck Road, Unit 206 Saturday of the month. There are Westford, MA 01886 about 10 of us now and any of our female classmates are welcome to join in. The guys have to wait for our Class of 1958: L to R: Alex, proud grandparents Nancy and Phil Johnson, Class of 1957 hit or miss luncheons! Matt 1957 Class Agent: Our 60th reunion get together is at Sandy Ricciardi Kilburn the Radisson on September 23rd. I hotel. They are all so different and so 181 Littleton Road, #8-217 hope to have pictures for the next very colorful!! Would love to go up Chelmsford, MA 01824 issue of the Lions Pride. Several in one and I have a favorite… “Lucy Kathleen Kulski Martin classmates who wanted to attend in the Sky” – it’s such a beautiful 25 Empire Street will be unable due to their or their balloon!! Chelmsford, MA 01824 spouse’s health. Hope they feel better [email protected] soon. Still going to lunch with the “girls” from the Class of ’58. We added Our little group of classmates has If anyone is ever visiting in a couple of newbies this summer. lost another. Helen (Hayes) Gingras Chelmsford, give me a call and we Marlene (O’Sullivan) Kydd and passed away on March 21, 2017. can have an impromptu get-together Tisha (Oliver) McGuirk. We always After raising her family, Helen with classmates in the area. have a lot of laughs and do a little became an avid mountain climber, no reminiscing about the “good ole peak too high for her. She climbed Meanwhile, please send your news to days!” We usually try to go to all mountains other countries and here me! different places but we do have our in this country. Our sympathy goes favs!! Kimball’s is one of them and out to her husband and three sons. Keep well and happy! - Sandy Good Thymes in Lowell is another! But we are always open for new Sadly, Archie Provencal lost his wife places to try! Sorry I was remiss in Judy (Shedd ‘58) recently after a Class of 1958 having a picture of our crew!! Will do five-year battle with her health. Our 1958 Class Agent: it for the next time!! love and friendship go to Archie and daughters Amy and Jill. Martha Crane Flaherty By the time you read this plans may 255 North Road #187 be underway for our 60th Class Maureen (Curran) Aspell has made Chelmsford, MA 01824 Reunion….scary isn’t it?? If you have a good recovery after her most recent [email protected] any input regarding this just send heart surgery. an email or call me (978)256-6322. Hi all, it’s that time again…I’m back! We would love to hear any ideas you Anne Marie (Sehlstedt) Winkowski Hope you all had a great summer might have. I just can’t believe that has sold her home and moved into and were able to enjoy it with your any of us are THAT old!! “The Huntington” in Nashua NH. family and friends. My family and Her apartment is really lovely and I did our usual Stowe VT Hot Air Quick little update on my sister the whole facility is very attractive. Balloon Festival! Always a fun time Kathy! She just had a great new I was able to join her for lunch one with lots of laughs and way too much haircut and is looking good. day in the café. Unfortunately, right food. My son Jimmy Conrad (’88) Sometimes it is so hard to believe now she’s fighting the way through cooks…...all day!! The food is delish what she went through…..and two different strains of Lyme disease. and everyone eats to their heart’s survived!! She has a way to go but it’s Hopefully she’ll be okay come to our content, usually more than we need!! amazing that she can still be funny reunion. The balloons are so beautiful to see and give you a “zing” now and then. and they often come right over our She is still smart as a whip and her

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 49 Class of 1964: July Mini-Reunion at Kimball's: L to R: Ruth Monahan, Jan (Coffin) Larkin, George (Bucko) Dixon, Marianne (Miller) Foster, Mary Ellen (Berry) Desmarais, Carol (Auger) Smith, Hank Desmarais, Doris “Cookie” (Auger) Guilmette, Lynne (Marshall) McSheehy, Richie Molloy, Sue (Farrington) Trombly, Frank Ferreira, Judy (Norwood) Rondeau, Linda (Berling) Cobleigh, Jennie (Potvin) McLain. (Missing from picture: Photographer Doug French, Terry McSheehy, Jim Robinson.) memory is unbelievable. We were much anymore. It used to be fun talking about stuff that happened 50 to play in the snow and climb the Class of 1961 1961 Class Agent: years ago and she was throwing in snowbanks……….WHATEVER her two cents!! Gotta love her!! WERE WE THINKING - we were Gregory Cook just having fun!! 28 Valhalla Drive The proud grandparents (Phil Milford, NH 03055-3035 “Flicker” and Nancy Johnson) Hope you all have wonderful [email protected] from VA sent me another email holidays…..Halloween, about their two, yes, two grandsons Thanksgiving, Christmas, New who will be doctors. Alex is Year’s, and any others you may Class of 1962 an MD already and his cousin celebrate. All coming before we know 1962 Class Agent: Matt is in MCV med school in it! Laura Flannery Masson Richmond. That is so impressive. 119 Beachwood Terrace Congratulations to all!! Till next time, stay healthy, keep safe Wells, Me 04090 and enjoy life!! AND, send me some [email protected] Sadly, another of our classmates more news! - ~Martha passed away in July of this year. Judy (Shedd) Provencal died after a long Class of 1959 illness. Judy was born and raised in 1959 Class Agent: Class of 1963 Chelmsford. She and Archie lived in 1963 Class Agent: Ruthie Hayes Grivers the same house that Judy grew up in Henry and Cynthia Picken Brown 19 Sheila Ave., # 110 on Boston Road. Our condolences go 494 Shore Drive No. Chelmsford MA 01863 out to all of her family and friends. Laconia, NH 03246 978-996-8116 [email protected]

Well, pretty soon, the leaves will be falling off the trees and I won’t be able to sit on my deck….my happy Class of 1960 place! I’m a little worried as the 1960 Class Agent: squirrels have been awfully busy out Linnea Peterson Fader there! Hopefully the winter won’t 217 Main Street bring us too much snow and cold. North Chelmsford, MA 01863 My old bones don’t like the cold

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Class of 1964: L to R: Richie Molloy, Class of 1964: L to R: George Simonian, Class of 1964: L to R: Marilyn Hank Desmarais, Peter McHugh, Martha Richard Lafrance Johnson-St. Armand, Jan Lane, Sue (Gallagher) Joyal, Lynne (Marshall) (Farrington) Trombly McSheehy

great time we can have! If you are From my comfortable chair, I can see Class of 1964 not on Facebook but are in touch my flowers soaking up the lingering 1964 Class Agent: otherwise with people who are, ask rays of sunlight but I can also hear Lynne Marshall McSheehy to be kept in the loop! Not everyone acorns doing a rhythmic tap dance 15 Twiss Road who was there is on Facebook – we on our roof. North Chelmsford, MA 01863 just used old-fashioned things like [email protected] telephones! It was a great summer and now hopefully, we are all looking forward This issue of the Lion’s Pride We’re already planning ahead to next to autumn. contains pictures from two mini- June 13th – the second Wednesday reunions our class had this summer of the month. We gathered at 11:30 I do have a small handful of at Kimball’s. We often talk about and left around 2. People could classmate updates. Beverly (Reid) how Facebook and other electronic continue visiting as long as they Wood and her husband sold their media make it less likely that, over wanted… (maybe even have some home in Litchfield NH. They are time, people will want to spend ice cream!) Give it some thought! - relocating to CA. The Tuesday money to attend functions where Lynne dinner group will miss Bev but they are supposed to ‘catch up’ on knowing she will be closer to her news of their classmates. We all Class of 1965 grandchildren is making us all smile. have the ability to find out what’s 1965 Class Agent: going on just by logging in. BUT Happy 2nd Anniversary to Bob and what we found was that Facebook Mary Vaillancourt Smith Carol (Richardson '71) Siebert. It made it easier for us to get in touch P.O. Box 285 was a busy summer for Bob and with people who wanted to see each Westford, MA 01886 Carol. Carol is a Justice of the other in person – and we pulled it [email protected] Peace and officiates at weddings off! Now, eighteen or twenty people, Nancy Delmore Hughes throughout NH and ME. Bob is that’s just a drop in the bucket, but it 2 Cottage Row in the process of obtaining his NH can be the beginning of something North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Justice of Peace certification. There that will take on a life of its own. are some very lucky couples planning Maybe we can spread the word that Greetings to all. It is Labor Day on 2018 weddings if they engage the it’s really fun to plan an informal 2017 and I am sitting here on my Sieberts as their officiants. gathering and then be amazed at the front porch watching the sunset.

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 51 all; folding programs, handling props, selling refreshments, running raffles, A week-long trip with Jake to and ushering patrons to their seats. Philadelphia was the highlight of Sounds a bit like our days at CHS! our summer. We stayed in the heart Happily, Susan says that the theater's of the city and walked to the Betsy Class of 1965: August Lunch at Kimball's. performances are of Broadway Ross House, Constitution Hall, The Clockwise: L to R: Nancy (Delmore) quality. Most of the actors come up Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's Burial Hughes, Bev (Reid) Wood, Karen to the Berkshires from NYC each Ground and much more. A short (Lunstedt) Roensch, Susan (Lajoie) summer. drive brought us to the oldest Zoo in Frappier, Sandi (Brouillette) Martinez, America. Pat (Slater) Parquette and Phyllis (Belida) Fortin That brings me to updates about the Smith Clan and of course We also took a couple of side trips Camp Grandma & Grandpa! to Lancaster to ride a horse drawn Bob and I are doing well. I hit buggy and visit a working Amish that magic 70 in May. Both of our Farm. sons, our daughters-in-law, and our grandchildren joined us at the Another summer has ended but Westford Regency for brunch. not our adventures. We are looking forward to apple and pumpkin On August 16th, Grandpa (Bob) picking / corn maze exploration. Class of 1965: L to R: Bob, grandson was surprised by four of our five Zoo Lights and Edaville Railroad Jake, and Mary (Vaillancourt) Smith at grandchildren with a special 70th will be coming up. the Liberty Bell, July, 2017 birthday cake. Sunday August 20th was our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Until then and the next issue of We packed a picnic lunch and Lion's Pride I wish you a fun - filled headed out for a leisurely drive to autumn and Happy Holiday Season. North Conway NH. On the way - Mary home, we stopped at Sawyer’s in Gilford for ice cream. If you have not News from Nancy: been to Sawyer’s which is owned and Well, well, looks like goodbye operated by Larry (CHS class of '55) summer, hello fall, and old man and Pati Litchfield, you have to make winter will be here before we know it a destination if you’re looking for it! Class of 1965: L to R: Isabella, Lila, and awesome ice cream. And we are told, Jake Smith grandchildren of Bob and it has equally delicious seafood. This past August, a great group Mary Smith at The Boston Children's Museum, August, 2017 met for a day Kimball’s. It was a Camp Grandma and Grandpa very humid and hot day and yet ''Summer 2017 '' was off to a fun there was breeze keeping us cool Recently, Sandi (Brouillette) start on Father's Day with the arrival while we were there. The group Martinez send me an email saying of our grandson Dylan. Dylan is included Suzie (Lajoie) Frappier, her sister Doreen (’67) will be our son David's ('90) 10 year old. Karen (Lunstead) Roensch, Sandi coming to Chelmsford for her 50th Dylan helped me get our inner tubes, (Brouillette) Martinez, Pat (Slater) Class Reunion. Sandi her husband paddleboards, goggles, etc. ready for Paquette, Beverly (Reid) Wood, Lou, sister Carole (’70) and Larry pond and beach. He enjoyed two Phyllis (Belida) Fortin, and I! We Richardson will be attending the swim dates, one with cousin Duriusz. ate, we laughed, we gossiped, and just Class of 1967's Reunion banquet Duriusz is our niece Amanda's (CHS enjoyed the day. with Doreen on October 7th.I have '94) son and another, a swim plus asked Sandi to write a piece about sleepover, here with cousin Jake. Beverly sold her house in Litchfield the three sisters for our winter issue NH, is moving to CA and will be of the Lion's Pride. There were several fun-filled day there by the fall. We will see her once adventures to Parlee's Farm, The more and then she’s off. We wish her I always enjoy catching up with Boston Children's Museum, The the best. Susan Sills. This summer, she worked Ecotarium, and of course, our with a regional theater company as much loved Acton Kid's Discovery Pat (Sullivan) Perham has also left its house manager. Sue said she did it Museum. Litchfield and has settled in The

s s page 52 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Villages in FL. because of many loving friends and family members who have donated Class of 1969 1969 Class Agent: I had my two weeks at Seabrook in John’s name, especially many from NH and had the best time with the Class of ‘75. It’s such a good Jane Kelly Fletcher my grandchildren. I was delighted feeling to hear John’s name called out 43 Stedman Street and blessed to have Paige (2018) at Awards Night every May. What a Chelmsford, MA 01824 wake me up at 5 o’clock to watch wonderful way for me to remember Judith Krasnecki Carven the sunrise! She was three or four my best friend. 89 Westford Street when we started doing that together. Chelmsford, MA 01824 I thought she had outgrown it but On that note, I’ll wrap this up and there we were looking at the purple say so long till next time - - - - - GO clouds, a pink sky, and then up from SOX - - - - - GO PATS! - Nancy Class of 1970 the ocean came the sun. Louis, a 1970 Class Agent: senior at UMass Lowell, also came We are always looking for updates to Seabrook. He works hard in his from classmates. Please send news John & Kathy Kerrigan Judge studies and has earned good grades and notes to either of us via snail 19 Susan Carsley Way in school. Patrick (2020) came to mail OR to me through Mary’s email Sandwich, MA 02563 spend some time at the beach but [email protected] Wendy Marshall-Hudzik also had to trek to upstate New 63 Leonard Avenue York to wrestle. He competed in Class of 1966 Dracut, MA 01826 seven matches and lost only one. Yea 1966 Class Agent: [email protected] Patrick! Then there’s Molly. She is six years old and is such a joy. The week Chaz Scoggins flew by and then part of my second 12 Cliffside Rd. Lowell, MA. 01852 Class of 1971 week was spent with the Lajoie 1971 Class Agent: sisters, Susie and Nancy. A grand 978-454-1625 (Home) time was had by all. 978-496-0645 (Cell) Sandy Parkhurst Johnston [email protected] 6 Technology Drive, #234 While at the beach, I bumped into N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Betsy (Welch ‘78) Whitten and her Class of 1967 [email protected] daughter Stephanie and grandson, 1967 Class Agent: Jack. They were down for a day and Della Wickens Coffin they picked a winner of the day. 383 Acton Road Class of 1972 Chelmsford, MA 01824 1972 Class Agent: Saw Bruce Neild at Kastores last [email protected] Ann Marie Roark week. He is still tending bar and 9 Natalie Road doing well. Paulette Grout Chelmsford, MA 01824 1 Hamblett Avenue

I also ran into Colleen Foye. She is Tyngsboro, MA 01879 the cousin of my late friend, John Eileen Grunewald Sousa Kerins (’75). I hadn’t seen Colleen 3 Pleasant Street Class of 1973 in years and we hugged and talked Chelmsford, MA 01824 1973 Class Agent: about John. She asked how his [email protected] Lynn Mercier Marcella scholarship was going. (She’s a 74 Carlisle Street Lowell High grad.) I told her that Class of 1968 Chelmsford, MA 01824 it has been awarded every year since 1968 Class Agent: [email protected] 1995. She was thrilled that is still Kathleen Archibald enough money given in his name. I 140 Main Street explained how the CHSAA never North Chelmsford, MA 01863 touches the original $5000 and mentioned that by now over $5000 Carol Welch Catalano has been given John’s memory. I am 35 Vine Brook Rd. honored to present his scholarship Westford, MA 01886 to a graduate every year. It’s possible [email protected]

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 53 also found ways to overcome many Class of 1974 of the restrictions and move on with 1974 Class Agent: life. Regardless of what you might Debbie Haywood think about the Cuban government 17 LeMay Way and the Castro brothers, the people North Chelmsford, MA 01863 were warm, friendly, and genuinely [email protected] interested in seeing and talking to us.

The Spanish founded Havana Class of 1975 in 1519 and the urban landscape 1975 Class Agent: reflects the colonial, neocolonial, and revolutionary impact of each period. Bob Logan The core of the city, Old Havana, is [email protected] now a UNESCO Heritage site. The 27 Bridle Path Road Hotel Nacional de Cuba where we Dracut, MA 01826 stayed the first three nights of our Class of 1975: L to R: Eric Ennis, David tour was built in the 1930's and is Decker Sheila Sullivan Dempsey located on the Malećon. This same 24 Chesterfield Place hotel hosted the infamous mob Bedford, NH 03110 the event that took place from the summit depicted in the movie The [email protected] Cuban perspective. Today the Bay Godfather Part II. Many notable 603-785-1053 of Pigs is a resort with a hotel on a writers, actors, and jet setters stayed white sandy beach where you can here and the rooms take you back Bruce Costa sends along the stay. to a more opulent time when men following. “Thanks for inviting me polished shoes and women primped to write about our trip to Cuba. Additional stops took us to at the vanity table before heading out Since 2017 marked my 60th trip Cienfuegos to see the smallest for an evening on the town or at the around the sun, we decided we humming bird in the world and casinos. We took a ride in vintage would travel overseas this year. In visit with a group of talented Cuban American cars and visited an auto addition to Cuba, we've visited musicians. Trinidad was our next workshop where inventive mechanics Costa Rica, Panama, South America, stop where we visited an old Spanish repair cars without American parts. and Namibia. Next year we are off sugar plantation and colonial city Can you say Bondo? We also visited to South America, a few places center. From Trinidad, we set sail for a cigar factory where cigars are rolled further south, and Europe for several the Isla de la Juventus, where Castro by hand and yes, we brought back months. We like to travel. was imprisoned at the Presidio Cuban cigars and rum. I checked Modelo, a prison that was modeled out the University of Havana where On our trip to Cuba, Margie and after the prison in Joliet IL. From there is no business school. Under I immersed ourselves in all things there we went to Cayo Largo for a socialist system, why would they Cuba; including history, people, some snorkeling on the white sandy teach business? religion, governance, architecture, and beach then back to Cienfuegos for

Fidel Castro. We spent some time in a tour of the colonial portion of After three days in Havana, we Havana and then boarded the M/S the city before departing for our boarded our motor sailing yacht and Pan Orama II for several more days flight back to Miami and then on to set out to explore more of Cuba. of exploring the island. If there is Missoula the next day. Having spent thirteen years in the one word to describe the relationship US Navy and over three years at between the United States and Cuba, Throughout our trip, the people were sea, I still enjoy getting underway It's "complicated". We heard this always very hospitable. We never and seeing the world under this word used repeatedly as we traveled felt we were in any danger, in fact, wonderful mode of conveyance. Our around the country talking to Cubans Cuba has a very low crime rate and first stop was the Bahia de Cochinos about the relationship between our we always felt safe walking around (Bay of Pigs); The Bay of Pigs gained countries. They love Americans but the country wherever we went. For worldwide notoriety in 1961 when they are not necessarily enamored those thinking about visiting Cuba, I a US backed invasion failed. The with our government. The US Trade would encourage you to go, however animosity felt by Castro toward the Embargo has made life challenging check the travel restrictions for US US government was real and can still in many ways for them but they have citizens before you go since they are be felt at the museum that records always in flux.”

s s page 54 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Dave Decker recently traveled June 24, 2017. We had 90 people to Denver CO to assist a friend attend, with 67 class members in who provides photography and attendance. Please see Kris Pisarik's videography services to corporations column about the festivities of the throughout the United States. Dave evening. Many who missed this contacted Eric Ennis, who lives in reunion have mentioned coming to the Denver area and the two met up the 45th based on the good reviews for dinner and drinks. - Sheila of those who attended. The reunion was organized by classmate Karen (Lebedzinski) Clements with help Class of 1976 from Sheila (Kelly) Vaughan, Marc 1976 Class Agent: & Kim (Patenaude) Normandin, Debbie Milisci, and Sue (Feehan) Joanne Bousquet Sargent Carelli. Our amazing principal Class of 1977: Robin (Mercier) Abodeely 32 Main Street George Simonian attended. The rappelling down a 24 story high building on July 27 Westford, MA 01886 classmate who traveled the furthest Michael Robinson was Steve Bosselman; the classmate [email protected] or on Facebook who was the first to respond to money I rappelled down a 24 story the reunion was Karen (Hubers) high building on July 27! I was able Sad to report that Tracey "Bo" Fairbanks. Our classmates danced to raise almost $5000 the GNDC Greenwood, 59 passed away the night away to music from 1977. and our team raised over $13,000! peacefully at home with his loving What a fabulous evening, it was Life is short and we need to enjoy family by his side on Friday, August wonderful seeing everyone. For every moment! 25, 2017, after a courageous battle those who couldn't attend, we hope with cancer. Bo graduated from to see you at our 50th. I met my husband Steve at the Chelmsford High School, Mount University of Lowell and we have Wachusett Community College Here is an update on Cindy been very happily married for almost and University of Massachusetts-- (Lightfoot) Buckley. (The following 37 years. We have been living in Lowell, with his bachelor’s degree in information was taken from the Nashua for over 30 years and raised criminal justice. He worked over 30 University of Buffalo alumni two great children. Mindy is now 30 years in security management that news). Cindy was spotlighted in years old and teaches private music included over 20 years at Digital Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare. lessons. Stephen is 28 and works in Equipment Corp., several years at Her professional experiences tech support. In our free time, Steve State Street Bank, in Boston and the include work in intensive care, and I love to golf and I also enjoy last 13 years at Amgen Inc., in West cardiac care, ICU, and medical/ quilting. Greenwich, Rhode Island. He also surgical nursing. She is also an worked part-time as a dispatcher for assistant professor at Rasmussen I graduated with a degree in nursing the Sterling and Princeton police College in FL and is a member and worked at local hospitals and departments. He was a member of the International Nurses home health care agencies for of St. Richard of Chichester, in Association. the first half of my career. For the Sterling and enjoyed coaching for past 20 years, I have been working Sterling youth sports. - Mike Robin (Mercier) Abodeely sent as a school nurse at Dr. Crisp me the following. “At our reunion Elementary in Nashua. At Dr. Crisp I shared with some classmates we focus on teaching children and that I would be participating in a their families how to make healthy Class of 1977 choices. Our school has been 1977 Class Agent: fundraiser that was coordinated by the United Way of Greater Nashua. recognized as a leader for promoting Karen Lebedzinski Clement The charity that I was fundraising increased produce consumption as 101 Main St. for is the Greater Nashua Dental well as hosting walk to school and Townsend, MA 01469 Connection (GNDC). GNDC bike to school events. 978-597-5914 provides dental care to families who [email protected] would not otherwise have access. Just over one year ago, I was able to As a school nurse, I have witnessed step up my own health and wellness Our 1977, 40th reunion was held firsthand just how life-changing through a program called 30 Days to at the Radisson in Chelmsford on this care can be! In order to raise Healthy Living and beyond, this was

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 55 through a company called Arbonne. Editor’s note: We welcome Denise New Additions I now have my own Arbonne Dunn as your new class agent; you Robin (Molleur) Hennessey Health and Wellness business and will see her contact information welcomed her second granddaughter love coaching others towards life above. Kaylee Marie Palmer in August. changing healthy choices!” Kaylee joins big sister Mackenzie Celebrations (Kenzie). Please join Chelmsford High School Joanne (Sylvester) Reed and her Class of 1977 on Facebook. husband George celebrated their Shirley (Curley) Monohon is - Karen and Sheila (Kelly) Vaughn 38th Wedding Anniversary in July. counting the days to November as Cheryl (Dallmeyer) Ferrell and her her second grandchild is due husband Rick celebrated their 36th November 2nd. This baby will join Wedding Anniversary in July as well. older sister Abigail.

Lisa (Kent) Nemeskal’s son was Changes married this past summer. Gail Diane Jones received her certification (Mullen) Beaudoin and her husband of completion from Westfield State Mike are enjoying a busy summer of University’s Addiction Counselor love. Gail’s daughter Lauren Hunter Education program. Since May, married in August; Laurie Femia, Diane has been employed as a Joyce Lehan and Chris (Callahan) Counselor/Case Manager at Swift Scannell attended the festivities. River in Cummington MA, a part of Gail’s stepdaughter Lauren also Addiction Campuses, based in married this summer. Debbie Tennessee. Swift River advocates a (Henderson) Skillings eldest son holistic approach that fits her married in September as did Michael sensibilities perfectly. Her Life Sullivan’s daughter. Coach training, experience, and personal transformation journey also Kris Pisarik, Class of 1977, walked Dana Cook married this past add great value to her work. She is in his daughter, Alyssa Pisarik, Class of summer in a beautiful ceremony at the process of obtaining her state 2008, down the aisle on Aug. 11 at St. Three Chimneys Inn – ffrost Sawyer CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Mary Church in Chelmsford, where she Tavern in Durham NH. He and his Counselor) certification. married Sean O'Hare of Southampton. husband Timothy Richard, are the Photo courtesy of Shane Godfrey Photography proud parents of Gracie and Spencer Lt Gail (Mullen) Beaudoin retired (beagle-labrador littermate rescues from the Chelmsford Police from the Beebe Humane Society in Department after an illustrious AR). Dana and Tim are active 32-year career. The residents of Class of 1978 animal rescue advocates and Chelmsford will be forever grateful 1978 Class Agent: volunteers. Their next dog transport for her dedicated service to the town is from Southbridge MA to and its residents. God speed Gail! Michael Donigan Harrison ME. 3 Lamplighter Lane Where in the World? Chelmsford, MA 01863 Leanne Vincent was engaged in Mike Feehan and his wife Karen [email protected] January. She and her fiancé Kevin (McNamara) Feehan, '81 can be seen

Connolly are enjoying wedding locally as part of the band The planning. Casuals. Try to catch one of their Class of 1979 gigs, (Lo-Kai Dracut) as it always 1979 Class Agent: Patricia (Patti Duggan) Companion turns into a reunion of sorts! Lauren I’Anson was awarded her Bachelor’s degree Musical talent runs deep in their 5 Gristone Road from Newbury College in May of genes, as their son, Dan is a recording Chelmsford, MA 01824 this year. Way to go Patti! Never too artist and you can listen to his late to pursue goals! musical stylings on YouTube. Denise Dunn 1 Draycoach Drive Congratulations to all our Anne (Saunders) Hughes spent time Chelmsford, MA 01824 celebrants!! in Peru this past August, trekking the [email protected] Inca Trail, touring Machu Picchu

s s page 56 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii and Wayna Picchu. Lots of steps, Amherst with a degree in Computer Sherri (Freitas) Leatherman has which will help Anne in her Systems Engineering. She then logged the most mileage on foot. upcoming marathons! Pictures embarked on a twenty-year career in Sherri is an avid runner / marathoner shared on Facebook were amazing! the hi-tech industry, holding and has participated in the 2017 Mt. engineering, marketing, and Charleston Marathon in Las Vegas Gail (Mullen) Beaudoin along with management positions. Mary is now NV and the 2017 Tunnel Light her husband Mike and a few friends pursuing her true calling as a teacher Marathon in the Cascade Mountains celebrated Gail’s retirement from the of healthy living. She received her in North Bend WA. Her 2018 plans CPD by traveling thru Banff, Alberta Nutrition Educator certification from include marathons in Austin TX, Canada on motorcycle this past Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition Montana, and Chicago IL. She has August. Pictures posted on Facebook and Culinary Arts. Mary is also a previously completed the Boston were breathtaking! Certified Massage Therapist, having Marathon as well! studied at Twin Lakes College of the Patti Pendergast-Tilley and her Healing Arts and at Esalen Institute. Lisa Ludwig claimed first prize in husband Doug are enjoying life on Mary founded the company Healthy her division in the 2017 Mt. the beautiful island of St. Croix. If Living with the mission to bring Washington Bicycle Climb in you are in the area, please look them tools and knowledge that support a August. It is a grueling 7.6 mile ride up. healthy lifestyle to as many people as with an average grade of 12% with possible. She is a published author extended sections of 18% and 22% Karen Lyons traveled to Ireland in and celebrated speaker. In her percent. Way to go Lisa!! July to attend the wedding of a educational DVD, Sweet Fire: friend. Understanding Sugar’s Role in Your Shirley Curley (Monohon) can speak Health, she shares her expertise in volumes about MPGs. She and her Larry Tremblay and Kelly Fox are using nutrition for blood sugar husband Ben drove cross-country mainstays of the arts and music scene control. In the sequel to Sweet Fire, this summer to relocate their in Lowell MA. Larry performs at Fabulous Fats! Setting the Record youngest, (daughter Samantha), to local establishments such as Straight, she explains the benefits of Denver CO. Shirley is hopping on a Mandarin Asian Bistro in Lowell. eating good fats and avoiding trans plane with her husband and a few Kelly is a talented (and exceedingly fats in a healthy diet. other couples to tour Italy for two humble) artist. It is strong genetic weeks in October. They plan to see characteristic as Kelly’s son, Jonathan Adam (Ad) Boc is part of the the sights in Cinque Terra, Florence, Stevens is in final production for his musical group AFTER FAB, which Rome, Capri, Pompeii, and Sicily. movie The Merrimack which details performs the music of The Beatles Ciao Ciao Shirley! the history and beauty of Lowell. solo careers. AFTER FAB had a MA. Jonathan is also the owner and busy summer performing in many Rick Kelly (in town to attend the lead producer for the media and news gigs throughout MA, NH and NJ. Bruno Mars concert) met up with company Aloysius Productions. Vegas resident Chris Baird and his Chris (Murphy) Brophy and her wife Jane (Leriger) Baird at Burger Lou Brazee is enjoying life in New family own and operate Brickley’s Ice Bar in the Shoppes at Mandalay Bay. Mexico. She is the proud furparent Cream (two locations Narragansett Imagine those stories! of four dogs: three Australian Cattle and Wakefield RI). Brickley’s opens Dogs Logan, Allie, and Scully who every March and closes September. Lisa (Kent) Nemeskal’s husband excel in canine agility competitions; If you are in the area, please stop by Mark, a member of the St. Cecelia’s and Fenway, the terrier mix, was a to enjoy a delicious cone or cup! Choir (Boston, MA) performed the stray living in the baseball field where National Anthem as a member of the NM agility trials were conducted Ted Clancy, Ph.D., Worcester St Cecelia’s Choir (Boston, MA) at until he was rescued by Lou. All the Polytechnic Institute, and his Fenway Park in July. Lisa graciously dogs are amazing athletes and colleague Todd Farrell, Ph.D., posted a video on Facebook for hilarious, loving companions. Liberating Technologies, are everyone to enjoy! developing a hand-wrist prosthesis Mary Toscano is living in Santa Cruz that will provide “two degrees of Ed McKersie was interviewed by Ari CA. Mary traded in her engineering freedom,” allowing people to use the Shapiro of National Public Radio’s hat for education. Her early wrist and hand at the same time. All Things Considered in early professional background was as an They were featured in a story back in August to discuss the initiative LIVE engineer, graduating from UMASS May on CBS Boston. AND WORK IN MAINE which

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 57 launched in November 2015. Ed is the Founder and President of Live Class of 1982 Class of 1987 1982 Class Agent: 1987 Class Agent: and Work in Maine. It is a great interview extolling the virtues of Betsy Kehoe Christine Frassica Scaplen Maine life (booming economy, solid 255 North Road Scotty Hollow Drive D32 housing market, and year-round Chelmsford, MA 01824 North Chelmsford, MA 01863 activities for outdoor enthusiasts). Jay Casale [email protected] Ed knows Maine, having moved 43750 Carson Court Elisa Simonian Ouellette there in 1989, he is the Founder and Ashburn, VA 20147 7 Ledgewood Drive President of Pro Search, Inc., [email protected] Westford, MA 01886 established in 1994 in Portland, the [email protected] firm is now the largest locally owned

(non-franchised) firm of its kind in the State of Maine. Ed is past Class of 1983 President of the Human Resources 1983 Class Agent: Class of 1988 Association of Southern Maine and Doreen DePalma Burns 1988 Class Agent: also served on the Maine Society of 3 Overlook Drive Julie Webber Comeau Human Resources Management Tyngsboro, MA 01879 819 West Street Council where he was charged with [email protected] Lunenburg, MA 01462 establishing the Best Places to Work in Maine program. He was inducted in the SHRM Maine Hall of Fame in 2012. Class of 1984 Class of 1989 1984 Class Agent: 1989 Class Agent: Losses John Sousa, Jr. Noelle Pasternak Jue With sadness, I report that we have 88 Carlisle Street 13048 Chambord Way lost the following classmates, Sue Chelmsford, MA 01824 San Diego, CA 92130 Cole, Ed Duffy, Norman Paquette, [email protected] [email protected] John Schofield, Richard Schueller and Dan Wilkins. May they rest in peace. Class of 1985 Class of 1990 Enjoy a safe and healthy fall. 1985 Class Agent: 1990 Class Agent: Keep those updates coming! - Denise Christine LeClair Matte Kristin Westgate Donovan 56 G Street 7 Wildes Road Class of 1980 Dracut, MA 01826 Chelmsford, MA 01824 1980 Class Agent: [email protected]

Neal Casale 62 Hawk Drive Class of 1991 Bedford, NH 03110 Class of 1986 1991 Class Agent: [email protected] 1986 Class Agent: John MacPhee Kimberly Finnegan 14 Pendleton Road 3028 Stanstead Circle Chelmsford, MA 01824 Class of 1981 Norcross, GA 30071 [email protected] 1981 Class Agent:

Amy Provencal McGuigan P.O. Box 307 Class of 1992 Mont Vernon, NH 03057 Robert Flynn [email protected] [email protected]

Editor’s note: See the inspiring and heartwarming story of Laura (Wood) and Mark Costello’s daughter Kaleigh in the Class of 1950 Class News.

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Jen (Clancy) Petro-Roy's debut Class of 1994 middle-grade novel, P.S. I MISS 1994 Class Agent: YOU, will be released by Macmillan Kathleen McSheehy LaRochelle Children's Publishing Group in 51 Thomas Drive March 2018. Two more books are Chelmsford, MA 01824 scheduled to be published in 2019. [email protected] You can currently preorder P.S. I MISS YOU on Amazon and other online retailers. Jen lives with her Class of 1995 husband and two young daughters 1995 Class Agent: in Chelmsford. Greg Mara [email protected] Congratulations to Jennifer Mead and Scott Pladel of Melrose MA Class of 2000: Cover of Jen (Clancy) on the birth of their second child, Petro-Roy's debut middle-grade novel, Class of 1996 John Scott Pladel, born on August P.S. I Miss You. 1996 Class Agent: 17, 2017 at Massachusetts General Jessica McSheehy Del Llano Hospital. John weighed 9 lbs 8 oz. 14 Chauncey Street and was 22 inches long at birth. He Lowell, MA 01851-4322 is the baby brother to Sophia, who is [email protected] 5 years old. Jen works as a physician assistant in hematology at MGH. Scott works as a physician assistant Class of 1997 in orthopedics at Melrose-Wakefield 1997 Class Agent: Hospital. Jennifer Harrington 149 Boston Road Erica Desfosses married Kathryn Chelmsford, MA Regal on July 7, 2017 at Dell-Lea [email protected] Wedding and Events in Chichester, NH. Many friends and family members were in attendance, Class of 1998 including Lindsey (Trzcinski) Lee 1998 Class Agent: (‘03). Erica and Katie met through their mutual passion with the 4-H Jeff Gallant Program, specifically the Horse 100 Dedham Blvd. Program in Middlesex County, Class of 2000: John Scott Pladel, born Dedham, MA 02026 MA. Erica and Katie live in New on August 17, 2017 [email protected] Hampshire, where Katie is a 5th grade teacher, and Erica works was 20 inches long at birth. She Class of 1999 at The Siegfried Group in their was welcomed home by her sister, 1999 Class Agent: Boston, MA office. They are still Michaela (2 years old). The Roy planning their honeymoon, which Jena Marie (Paolilli) DiPinto family lives in Hudson NH. they hope to take in winter 2018. 18 New Searles Road

Nashua, NH 03062 Becky Rowlands and Pete Sylvain Shaina (Byrne) Roy and her 508-523-9309 will be running the Spartan Fenway husband, Paul, are pleased to [email protected] Park Stadium Sprint (approximately announce the birth of their two miles with around 20 obstacles) daughter, Lillian Louise, born on on Sunday, November 5th, in honor June 11, 2017 at Lowell General of Amanda (Allen) Kershaw, who Hospital. Lillian weighed 7 lbs and

s s lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org • page 59 perished in the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland CA on December 3, 2016. All are welcome to join their team as they run in the afternoon open heat. When registering, sign up for team “She Fights Back” – no password needed. If you would like to make a donation instead of participating in the race, please donate in Amanda’s name to Vital Arts, which honors the victims of the Ghost Ship fire by ensuring access to affordable, safe housing, work, and performance spaces for Bay Area artists. The website is: http://vitalarts.org - Amanda

Class of 2000: Lillian Louise Roy, born on June 11, 2017

Class of 2001 Chrissie (Pariseau) Schneider [email protected]

Class of 2002 2002 Class Agent: Class of 2000: Wedding of Erica Desfosses to Kathryn Regal on July 7, 2017 Rebecca Burtman Wright [email protected] 571-218-2910 Class of 2005 Class of 2007 2007 Class Agent: Class of 2003 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! 2003 Class Agent: To become a Class Agent contact: Erin Quimby Jeff Gallant 30 Golden Cove Road Kerry (Buckley) Johnson 100 Dedham Blvd. Chelmsford, MA 01824 125 School Street Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Laura Coral [email protected] Chelmsford, MA 01824 Class of 2006 [email protected] Class of 2004 2006 Class Agent: 2004 Class Agent: Ryan Donaher Joe Marcaurelle 5 Newfield Street [email protected] North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected]

s s page 60 • Visit us on the web at chsalumni.org lion’s pride fall 2017 • volume xxviii number iii Class of 2011 2011 Class Agent: Phillip Geoffroy 18 Colonial Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Class of 2012 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant 100 Dedham Blvd. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Class of 2013 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant 100 Dedham Blvd. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Class of 2014 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant 100 Dedham Blvd. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Class of 2015 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant Class of 2008: Alyssa Pisarik, Class of 2008, married Sean O'Hare, a Southampton 100 Dedham Blvd. native, Aug. 11 at St. Mary Church in Chelmsford. They honeymooned in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Shane Godfrey Photography. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Class of 2008 Class of 2009 Class of 2016 CLASS AGENT NEEDED! 2009 Class Agent: CLASS AGENT NEEDED! To become a Class Agent contact: Sarah Baker To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant [email protected] Jeff Gallant 100 Dedham Blvd. Michael Crafts 100 Dedham Blvd. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] [email protected] Class of 2010 2010 Class Agent:

Sheima Marand m [email protected]

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In Memoriam upcoming Condolences are expressed to the families and friends of the following high school alumni and retired school employees who events have recently passed away. Dolores M. (O’Neil) Chaplin 1940 28th Annual Mildred (Wheeler) LaRock 1943 m Hall of Fame Induction Claire Lois (Burton) Dunning 1944 Dinner and Ceremony Helen (Vrouhas) Koulas 1944 March 24, 2018 Richard E. McClure 1944 Inn & Conference Center UMASS, Lowell Rita T. (Lambert) Simard 1944 Jean J. (McHugh) Horgan 1946 Awards Night Charles E. Watt, Jr. 1947 m May 14, 2018 Albert E. Wheeler 1947 7:30pm Jean Wilson (Bell) Firth 1947 Carl Rondina Performing Arts Center Shirley Elizabeth Colmer 1948 Janet A. (McEvoy) Bartlett 1953 m Barbara (Hicks) Calderone 1953 Helen (Hayes) Gingras 1957 Judith E. (Shedd) Provencal 1958 Suzanne M. (Ducharme) Lumia 1959 Jacqueline Estelle (Regan) Parks 1959 Harold A. Linstad, Jr. 1962 Thomas M. Connor 1963 Patricia A. Pearson 1965 Marjorie Ann McDermott 1966 Gail E. (Forty) Lantagne 1968 Kathy J. (Herron) Errico 1969 Lorraine Y. (Tremblay) French 1971 Maryann (Howard) Silk 1971 Dana M. Robbins 1972 Tracey R. Greenwood 1976 Anne Marie (Tighe) Komosinski 1977 Norman J. Paquette Sr. 1979 John M. Pasciuto 2012

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