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Stevens Alumni Day 2018 a number of local busi- How many of you readers and nesses and a ribbon for Alumni members can recall the year of the floats determined ALUMNI DAY the first Alumni Day Parade? There best-in-show each year by VENTS are few present members who even a panel of judges. This E saw that parade or took part in the year’s selections were preparations or float building. It sure The Alumni Memorial JUNE 8, 2019 was the talk of the town. That year Trophy to Class of 1993 – Sponsor: LaValley’s was 1948 which makes the 2018 PARADE THEME: parade seventy years old. But for one Building Supply: The year the parade has stepped off on Clara Hornick Trophy to “Vintage Advertising time with its full contingent. Class of 1978 – Sponsor – It is told that in the mid-sixties the Gold Cross Ambulance; Slogans” The Wayne S. Gray rains were relentless and just didn’t ing in the early morning to get their Starting Time: 10:30 a.m. want to quit. However, those classes Trophy to Class of 1998 - Sponsor – yearly space, or if new to the event, to Stringer Funeral Home; The Fred Carr that had floats to present the persist- beat the next guy to the space they School Spirit Trophy to Class of 1968 BUSINESS MEETING/LUNCHEON: ent crowds never gave up. The radio were going to claim. More and more – Sponsor – Gateway Motors; and the Stevens High School Cafeteria station – WTSV – and Station viewers are lining South Street for the George Disnard Trophy to Class of Manager Bob Bonner and the tele- immediately following the parade shade of the trees and the ease in 1983 - Sponsor - The Insurance phone trees kept the public informed street parking. When making the cor- Center: The Claremont Chamber of BANQUET: every 15 minutes or so of the weather ner at the South/Pleasant Street junc- Commerce awarded their trophy to Frederick W. Carr Gym forecast and how long a delay there tion, the crowds thicken and the hype Valley Regional Healthcare. at Stevens High School could be. At noon-time it was deter- of the event becomes infectious. It is tradition that the 25 year class Catered by: mined the parade was a go. The hid- Bob Stringer stepped down as select the parade marshal. This year Country Kitchen Catering Service den floats came out of their protected parade chair last year and the reigns the class of 1968 chose Jim Baker, Entrée: spots and hi-tailed it to find their spot have been turned over to Richard their Middle School science teacher Yankee Pot Roast on Broad Street and by 1:30 p.m. the Girard. Dick is no stranger to this role and wife Brenda Bresell Baker ’68 to Starting Time: parade participants marched through for he has been part of the parade fill this role. They were not only sur- 6:30 p.m. Sharp the city streets as though there had committee for a number of years as prised by the class selection, but total- Cost: $25 Per Person been no trauma in presenting their top has Doug LeBlanc. Bob has been an ly honored. They had a wonderful time notch designs. arm to lean on and will be coaxed into waving and talking with the spectators. The 2018’s parade theme was carrying on in that role and lending his Riding in a white carriage drawn by “Broadway” which led itself to an array expertise. Dick also has Carolyn a beautiful team of Belgians and driv- enjoyed every minute of their ride. of elegant floats. Perhaps the musical LeBlanc’s knowledge and continued en by Bruce Streeter of Orford, Both ladies have worked hard all year theme kept the builders and costume responsibility in contacting the bands Carolyn LeBlanc ‘62 and Jan Eno ’62 in keeping the office running and the designers in each class tapping their and other units as well as speaking transferring of all the “stuff” in toes and singing the lyrics to their with agencies and securing additional the Moody Building office to the favorite show made their spirits high – help to assist in the actual production. new Pleasant Street location. in tune or not made no difference. The Dick and crew got the orange The SHS band, alumni officers, camaraderie in design, pride and cones out on Broad Street early in the and older grads led the way for workmanship shined through as the morning so that floats were in their the CMS Band and array of floats took their place along Broad proper order for a flawless start. floats and other musical and Street. Talking about starts…all know that the performing units that followed The crowds came from Claremont parade kicks off at their lead. It was a spectacular and the towns around and began arriv- 10:30 a.m. and you’d better be ready procession. and ready all were The Red Cardinal mascot to march to the beat was portrayed by an anony- of the Stevens High mous good sport; he had a School band drums. continued It’s amazing how this group of dedi- cated members and Suggest a Parade Theme for 2020! their numbers of The parade theme is usually voted on at the annual business meeting volunteer helpers in June. To give more of you an opportunity to voice your opinion, we will puts this parade in choose the theme from suggestions submitted at our meeting in May and line on time in about 4 hours on Alumni bring forth five themes to submit to the membership at the annual business Day morning. meeting in June…So, please submit them to us before April 2020. There are 5 alumni trophies, plus a My suggestion is: ______$200 cash prize that is sponsored by Page 2 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Anyone on FFICERS AND OMMITTEE the sidelines O C who wanted MEMBERS for 2018-2019 a picture taken, a signed auto- Douglas R. LeBlanc ‘63 ...... President g r a p h e d Richard Girard ‘61 ...... 1st Vice President photo, or a chance to Mary Picknell Woodman ‘61 2nd Vice President shake hands Sonya LeBlanc Lawson ‘89 ...... Secretary or get a hug Janet Mower Eno ‘62 . . . .Assistant Secretary w e r e rewarded by Carolyn Bowles LeBlanc ‘62 ...... Treasurer this group’s friendly ways. They are a charismatic group for sure. EXECUTIVE BOARD Cornish’s Jim Fitch and his beautiful team of horses and super time under that beak even though the perspiration kept wagon played a new role this year and became a “float entry” Barbara Young Ferland ‘57 on dripping. One needs a great deal of stamina to don that for the class of 1958 who were celebrating their 60th anniver- David Zerba ‘63 costume as it has little breathing room, but he easily kept in sary. That was a real treat for this class. step. This particular cardinal has started to bond with “PAT”, The annual meeting followed the parade at the high school Beverly Hanks Janelle ‘53 the New England Patriot mascot who has been a part of the cafeteria where members and guests were invited to have Denise Liveston ‘70 parade for the past 5 years. ‘PAT” and 2 of the New England lunch from the food-laden buffet catered by the Women of the Patriot’s cheerleaders got aboard the 65th class Cornish Moose. This group knows how to put it all together. Cameron Williams ‘10 wagon float of 1953, prior to the parade to shake hands, speak The meeting agenda items included the election of officers ­­ with, and high-five class members. They are wonderful repre- for 2018 – 2019. They are: President, Douglas LeBlanc ’63, NOMINATING COMMITTEE sentatives for those New England Patriots. Another returning 1st Vice President, Richard Girard ‘61, 2nd Vice President, mascot was New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s MILO THE Mary Picknell Woodman’61; Secretary, Sonya LeBlanc Heather Girard ‘06 MOOSE who had a wonderful time riding, walking and enter- Lawson ’89, Ass’t. Secretary, Janet Mower Eno ‘62, Treasurer, Kathryn Ploffe ‘99 taining people. Carolyn Bowles LeBlanc ’62; Executive Board – David Zerba Elyse Gagnon Crossman ‘06 Claremont's Public TV station, CCTV, has taped this parade ’63, Beverly Hanks Janelle’53, Barbara Young Ferland, Denise for many, many years. There are volunteers who step up to Mozden Liveston’70, Cameron Williams ‘10; Nominating the plate and make sure each year goes into the archives. If Committee – Heather Girard’06, Kathryn Plouffe ’99, Elyse IN MEMORIAM PRESENTATION you’d like a copy of the tape, you can contact Keith Druhl at Gagnon’06 ; In Memoriam Presenter – Janet Mower Eno ’62. CCTV. 2019’s Alumni Weekend theme was chosen from a group Janet Mower Eno ‘62 Steve Smith, General Manager of Newport based radio of five contenders. Vintage Advertising Slogans was unani- station WCNL introduced the lineup from the viewing stand in mously selected. If you have an idea for a theme to add to the PARADE COMMITTEE front of the Pleasant Restaurant while Honorary Members sat list for 2020 we are always forward thinking to next year. and applauded and enjoyed it all. Can you put a name to Another side note. Alumni will be 125 years old in the year Richard Girard ‘ 61, Chairman these faces? No? Let’s see now. Joe St.Pierre, Al Gader, 2021 and we are already planning for a big shin-dig. If you Todd Girard ’91 Ross Girard ‘83 Dave Stockwell, John and Carol Bennett, and Marilyn Brody. have any suggestions for this special year, PLEASE share They are such troopers. them. Just contact us via phone or email or of course, snail Cameron Williams ‘10 Karen Broussard Allard The marching units are always a highlight. This year they mail. Mark Girard ‘09 Ray Bernard included the Stevens High School Band, the Claremont Middle Because of so many favorable comments we again had Dale Girard ‘85 School Band, the Yankee Doodle Legion Band from the Country Kitchen from Newport to set the tables and fix a Rensselaer, NY, the Colchester Continental Fife & Drum great meal. 280 guests enjoyed everyone’s favorite – Baked Corps, the Boston Windjammers, Firehouse 6 Dixie land Stuffed Chicken Breast with all the fixings and traditional side FINANCE COMMITTEE Band, the NH Police Association Pipes & Drum group, the Civil dishes. A yummy strawberry cheesecake topped it off when it War Hemlocks and the St. Andrews Pipe Band of Vermont. came to dessert. How can you beat this great menu? Douglas R. LeBlanc ‘63 Other groups in among the many already listed were the Announcement of 2019’s alumni weekend date was set for, Robert E. Stringer ‘61 Bektash Temple Legion of Honor, Bektash Mini Kar Patrol, June 8. Look for news on the alumni website or Facebook page Carolyn Bowles LeBlanc ‘62 Cairo Mini Monsters, Sinai Joe’s clowns (the Bektash groups for any updates. Another year came to a close with anticipation have such a great time, it’s fun to watch their antics). And of a new celebra- Richard Girard ‘61 there’s more, the Masons Order of the Eastern Star, Valley tion in June of Beverly Hanks Janelle ‘53 Regional Hospital, River Valley Community College, and 2019, and the Mary Picknell Woodman ‘61 what’s an Alumni Day parade without Leapin’ Lena, Bob Ayotte crowd mingled with and his Bob, Tommy and Friends Train, the Masons Order of classmates and the Eastern Star, The Farmers’ Market, and Cheryl The Clown friends before exit- ADVISORY BOARD walking the entire route entertaining the kids, young and old, ing the hall. We’ll with her balloon art. be looking forward Robert H. Marshall ‘49 David Hale ‘61 Walking the route was “PAT” the Boston Patriots’ mascot to seeing YOU this James Miles ’64 Robert Bowles ‘49 and two of the most energetic cheerleaders at his side. coming year! Robert Stringer ‘61 Page 39 Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh SHS Alumni Association PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A Message from your Treasurer Income and Expense Report Happy Spring to my fellow Alumni, July 1st, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Greetings to my fellow Stevens Alumni! With the help of you, the membership, we have been able Another new year and time to start planning the annual to meet our annual expenses AND will go forward a bit in the INCOME weekend parade, banquet and other festivities. Last year, we black this coming year. The 1/20 club chaired by Dick Girard July 1, 2017 balance forward ...... 22,141.72 had another successful reunion; the parade was well attended was a success as was the annual Poinsettia Fund Raiser chaired Dues ...... 7851.00 and all 5 year classes participated either with a float or just rid- by Bob Stringer and Heather Girard. ing in a car, a horse drawn wagon or in one of the trams pro- Annual dues raise approximately $7500 a year, but as you General Fund ...... 5055.65 vided by NH Motor Speedway. Dick Girard has reported that all know, the active membership of this organization is over Parade Donations ...... 2212.00 several classes have already registered floats for June 8th, 7200 members. That is an average of almost one dollar per Fund Future Generations ...... 350.00 2019. The theme this year is Vintage Advertising Slogans. member. 1/20 Club ...... 2400.00 Looking for an old slogan from a Claremont business? The old If everyone of us paid just their $10 dues per year? WOW! T-shirts, Mugs, Yr. Books, Cookbooks . . .164.00 yearbooks are full of them from the many stores that filled Wouldn’ t that be wonderful. Newsletter Ad Sponsors ...... 2700.00 Pleasant Street “back in the day”. Many of you contribute to the general fund and the parade Banquet Tickets ...... 6560.00 I am pleased to announce that this past summer, we made fund yearly and that is very much appreciated. The parade Currier Transfer (expenses 2 yrs.) . . . . .1000.00 the move to a new office at 50 W. Pleasant Street. It took alone comes with an expense of between $14,000 and $18,000 Transfer float prize money ...... 1000.00 many hours to get everything done and we still have boxes to dollars each year. It is an event that we want to be able to con- Parade Fund Raiser ...... 4880.00 unpack, but the space is very pleasant, with room to move tinue for years to come. Poinsettia Sales ...... 7165.00 around, have our meetings with easy access and plenty of Let’s keep our Stevens High School Alumni Association Luncheon ...... 256.00 room for parking. Thanks to Dick Girard and the Osgood fam- strong and active for future generations in the school we all Bags for a Cause (Hannaford) ...... 54.00 ily and volunteer moving crew for making this happen. take so much pride in. Interest ...... 5.46 Dick Girard again initiated a 1/20 club this past year to Carolyn Bowles LeBlanc ‘62, Treasurer, SHS Alumni Total ...... 63,794.83 raise funds for the alumni day parade and yes, again, it was a sellout. If he should chair the 1/20 this year, he would wel- tion of scholarships to deserving graduates and post grads of EXPENSES come anyone who wants to help with this fund raiser. Stevens High School. We honor these students at the annual Rent ...... 5525.00 Heather Girard along with Bob Stringer headed the Poinsettia banquet. This past year we presented $109,500 to 35 seniors FairPoint/Consolidate ...... 964.67 Fund and chalked up another great success. Again, we need and 36 post-secondary students. The Scholarship invest- US Postal Service ...... 1613.74 more volunteers to help out, especially on the delivery dates. ments are healthy and continue to grow through the guidance Insurance ...... 2286.50 Another project we are looking at is a new website. We of our investment advisor, Thomas Zuttermeister. Quality Mailing ...... 916.70 have had one presentation and have another one planned for In closing, “Thank You” to those who have faithfully sup- Eagle Times, print newsletter ...... 1886.40 later in the Spring. This is a major undertaking, and we want ported us year after year, and to those of you who have not Office Expenses ...... 902.39 to make sure we get the best possible results. We welcome been able to, it is not too late to start. Remember, it is not nec- Eagle Times ...... 235.20 input from the membership on this project. essary to pay back years’ dues. Any amount is very much Poinsettia Expenses (DS Cole) ...... 4944.06 We still have cookbooks for sale and also many extra year- appreciated. Every dollar counts. Luncheon ...... 237.08 books available for purchase, especially after 1990. Call the As always, we are open to new ideas and to your com- office for pricing. WOTM Donation luncheon ...... 200.00 ments. You can call the office at 603-542-8987, or I can be Vicki Landry ...... 675.00 The 2018 parade went off perfectly, with over 45 units of reached at 603-542-8510. David Hale has worked to keep floats, bands, Bektash, Shriners, Civil War units, clowns, fife Donations ...... 717.95 our website current with alumni updates. You can visit the site Chamber Dues ...... 175.00 and drum, horse drawn wagons and the list goes on. Pat, the at www.stevensalumninh.com or our Facebook page. With Red & Black Yearbook ...... 190.00 New England Patriots mascot and two of the cheerleaders your support, we can make this another memorable year for Salaries ...... 1500.00 were here and mingled with the crowds, signed posters, and the Alumni Association and Claremont. brought smiles to young and old alike. They have become Lastly, I want to thank the businesses who support our Banquet Exp. and Catering ...... 7138.13 (decorations for banquet) one of our favored parade attractions. The weather was per- newsletter and believe in Stevens Alumni Association and also Putnam Colonial . . . .670.00 fect and spectators lined the entire parade route. The parade the businesses who make it possible for the winning floats to Ramuntos May Meeting Pizza (desserts) . . .280.22 has remained a major event for Claremont and alumni alike. each receive a monetary prize of $200.00. We suggest that if Parade ...... 15,960.40 Following the parade was the luncheon buffet catered by your class received a $200 cash award for your float entry, Parade Fund Winners ...... 1600.00 the Women of the Moose, still just $4.00, and of course the please take time to send the sponsor a Thank You note! 1/20 Club Winners ...... 320.00 annual meeting. We were disappointed that the luncheon was The future of this organization is dependent on the active Float Prizes ...... 1000.00 not as well attended as in past years, and hope that more members. We need more people to step in and fill the posi- Doolittle’s Print Serve ...... 356.60 members will attend this year. The Women of the Moose do tions as they become available. If the interest slips away and Senior Gifts/50 Yr. Gift/new cups ...... 416.40 an excellent job with a variety of finger rolls, salads, chips, dip, members do not get actively involved, the light at the end of Cemetery Arrangements ...... 141.40 crackers and cheese and yummy desserts. the Alumni Tunnel will be extinguished. Please, get involved. Harrington’s ...... 49.70 It has been brought to my attention that perhaps a lot of the Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month from Safe Deposit Box ...... 22.40 younger alumni members are not aware of the history of our September thru May. The meetings are open to all Stevens Tr to Reserve ...... 7500.00 parade trophies so we have put together a short history of High School graduates. each trophy, when it started and how it originated. You will Total ...... 58,424.94 find it with the parade pictures and news. Best Regards, June 30, 2018 balance 5369.89 We all love the parade, the class reunion parties and get- Doug LeBlanc, President togethers, but first and foremost, we have to remember a most Proud member of the Class of 1963 important goal of Stevens Alumni Association is the presenta- And Stevens High School Alumni Association Page 4 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

Please visit www.stevensalumninh.com C l a s s N e w s The 2007–2017 Newsletters are now available online. Class of 1946 straw hat and I don’t have a lot of class news, but we did have one classmate Yes, it’s me again, and I’m still hanging in there; hope you all are on his infamous death recently. Elaine Hopkins Bressett died on November 15, too. Time goes by so quickly it doesn’t seem possible that our 73rd tractor got 2018, after a fight with cancer. RIP, Elaine. is coming up in June. I hope some of you will be able to come and ready to pull us There was a great article in the e-TickerNews on9/3/18 about our enjoy Alumni Day in Claremont. It’s a festive day and most enjoy- in the parade) own Ron Bodge and his many years of service to SHS scorekeep- able. as we lined up ing. Speaking of sports, Wayne Gonyea got his first hole-in-one I don’t have too much news about our class, but for the sad part in our designat- playing golf in December. Kudos to Wayne. Please keep Bob of losing some of our classmates. I can’t recall if I wrote that my ed slot. Of Kittredge in your prayers; he has experienced some strokes over dear twin sister Lorraine Douglas passed away in April 2017. A very course, we chit- the past year. sad day for me. The hardest part of life is losing your loved ones, chatted and I’m adding a class photo from our get together at the Country but we go on remembering all the good things we shared. We also took pictures. Club. From left: Donald Foster, Russell Bastian, Barbara Leahy lost from our class Rene’ LaPlante 4/18, Nick Thalasinos 4/18, The parade is Putnam, Stan Woodman, Skip Patten, Bev Belisle Hentschel, Frank Hawkins 10/18, and Barbara McNamara 6/18. There may be always a highlight. Then off to the high school cafeteria for lunch Joanne Smith Schnyer, Carmella Marro Tenney, Betty Buinicky more, and if you know of any classmate that has left us, please drop and attendance at the annual banquet. Donovan, Ginger Chamberlain Boughton, Maureen O’Donnell, Ron me a note and let me know. My address is 4 Orchard Road, Sunday morning found us eating again at the Country Club with Bodge, Rosemary LeClair Clark, Judy Kasaras Brown, (Ron Claremont, NH 03743 or call 603-542-6763. I would appreciate it. Mike from Farro’s Deli providing a super buffet breakfast. It was Brown’s wife) Alumni Day last year was outstanding. The parade was amazing hard to let go, but of course we all left to big hugs and lots of great Have a healthy and happy 2019 and most enjoyable. The luncheon at the high school was delicious, memories. Maureen O’Donnell and of course, the banquet in the gym was very special. Yours truly Our in-memoriam list of passing classmates was extended this [email protected] was the oldest Alumni there, so at least, the class of 1946 was year by losing the following members. Bev Stathers, Jim noted. I hope someone older than I can receive this honor next Boardman, Stuart Barter, Dalton Blodgett, Marie Sylvester Class of 1963 year. Please stop laughing!!!!!!!! I have always enjoyed going to the Dansereau, Joan L’Heureux Mack, Arthur Fontaine, and Irene Alumni weekend 2018 began Friday night for the class of 1963 at banquet and seeing some old classmates and friends from other Moore Cummings. We’ll miss them dearly. Exit Ate with28 classmates and nine spouses attending. Saturday years. It’s a great time. The committee works so hard, and every Plans are in the works for a June 2019 dinner gathering at the morning began with 26 classmates at the Parade with our float, “The year Alumni Day is so special. It is amazing what these dedicated Common Man on Friday evening June 7th. Particulars will be com- Phantom of the Opera”. After the parade we had a gathering hosted people do to make it successful for all of us, so I hope you can plan ing via email and snail mail. Gathering, no matter how large or small by Kalaine Livingston Dick Skillen. Some of us also attended the to come and enjoy the parade and luncheon even if you’re unable a group, is always great. banquet, and still wanting to party, we gathered at Harold and to attend the banquet. Keep a smile on your face. Jackie Hall’s. We may be getting older by we enjoy getting together, Your participation in these events shows your appreciation to Bev Hanks Janelle ‘53 so Sunday afternoon 15 classmates and four spouses, still in town, those who work so hard all year long. I’m extending a big THANK met at Ann Fecteau LaFlam’s for a final weekend pot luck and rem- YOU to the committee from you, The Class of 1946. Class of 1961 iniscing. This is it for this year, but if you can contribute any news for next SHS class of 1961 met after lunch on Alumni Day, June 9, 2018 On October 27th a few of us braved an early storm and met at year’s letter, please let me know so I can let our other classmates at the Claremont Country Club. Ann Fecteau LaFlam’s home for a mini reunion. We gathered know. I’m sure they would be as interested as I would be. because Judy Blewitt Crookston from St. Petersburg, FL and Tim Here we go... Boudette from Searsport, ME were both in town. Classmates attending were Peggy Barton Roberts, Dennis Fontaine and his wife Barbara Houpis DeCook Lucy, Bill French, Doug LeBlanc, Karlaine Livingston, Lloyd Mann Try to do something everyday, and his wife, Penny, Lee Murray French, Don Pederson, Bill Don’t sit in a chair and wither away, Roberts, Brenda Ruest, Linda Seeley Haines, David Zerba and Hope to see you in June, myself. We had so much fun that we made plans to have another Take care and enjoy yourself always. mini reunion at Ann’s home on May 18, 2019. Mark this date on Your Alumna your calendar, but I will send out information later to remind everyone. Hope that everyone has received the listing of our classmates’ Class of 1953 addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. If there are any The 65th celebration of our hearty class of ’53 had a wonderful errors, please contact us. Also, if you know any information on the weekend gathering. We started out with a Friday night dinner party It was a perfect weather day, and we all had a great time, mostly following, please contact us. at Charlestown’s Sumner House and just kept eating and talking because we had time to really talk to each other and the Country Susan Arlin Page, Henry Bayer, Suzanne Boardman, Robert until it was evident that we were nearly the last guests in the place. Club is a very relaxing place. We will do the same this coming Chattin, Thomas Filipowicz, or Jane Thornton. We had the New England Patriot’s mascot and two of their cheer- Alumni Day, Saturday, June 8, 2019. I will send out my usual class Donna Leahy Cornett leaders board our Cornish Wagon float (which, Ralph Reed in his letter in the Spring. [email protected] Page 59 Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

Class of 1964 Curt said he was stationed at numerous places including Texas, big time. It would have been much easier if I was 19 or 20 years Hope everyone had a great holiday season! When you read the Massachusetts, Guam, Turkey, Florida, Okinawa, Philippine, old”. His daughter Kristin sort of summed it up this way….your no Alumni news it should be approaching spring with the next Alumni Arkansas, Korea, and ultimately Arizona …..whew, that’s a lot of spring chicken!! Congratulations Larry and all the best in your next Week bearing down on everyone. moving around! He also worked other jobs after drumming out of step of coaching. See you at our 55th? For our class, it’s our 55th reunion!! Another milestone! And yes the Air Force but retired for good in 2013. Along the way, Curt Now some tid-bits, or musings from the past! we are going to gather as a class. Details of what is being proposed obtained his BS and MBA, going to school evenings and “doing Do you remember the Stentor, the school newspaper? If you were sent in a separate mailing/e-mail that you all received late last homework on weekends”. Great determination! Curt originally have any old copies lying around, you should take some time and year….if I had your address. wanted to become a teacher and coach but changed his mind once go through them. Very interesting reading. It was the students who We are planning on building a float. It’ll be a scaled down version in the Air Force. As he told me, “when I got outside of New England, put it together and wrote the majority of the articles. Classmate from what we’ve assembled from previous years but it should be a I realized how small my world had been and wanted to see more.” Robert Gilmore, editor, brought the newspaper to a high standard fun time throwing it together. The details of what it’ll include was out- While at Stevens, Curt was a very good wrestler, when there was a with much help from students from the various classes. And the lined in previous mailings so hopefully participation will be great! If wrestling program, as well as a very good football player. number of merchants who bought advertising to support it….unbe- anyone still has questions or suggestions, please contact me. I’ll be Don Hazelton wrote from up Maine way. He is a licensed Maine lievable! Stores from the past such as David Heller, Gene’s glad to provide up to date information. Float construction will start hunting, fishing, and recreation guide. He has also worked with a Supermarket, Maynard’s, Rowe’s, Harry’s Shoe Barn, Marsons, Monday June 3 and continue on until completed. The location will veteran’s organization that uses outdoor activities as a way to give Dixon’s Supermarket, NH Market, Guimond Fairlea Farms, Bush come in a later mailing/e-mail. back and help veteran’s adjust to various service related disabilities. Music Center, Powers Shoe Co., Sawchik’s Market, Merits, and The Our first gathering as a class will be Thursday, June 6, 2019 at As Don says, he loves Maine and that he and his old spend as much Queen Shop just to name a few…..all who no longer exist. The Ramunto’s Pizza (corner of Water and Broad Street). It’ll com- time as they can walking in the woods; he calls it living the dream! “Jabberwocky” section…where comings and goings, such as mence at 4p.m. Like the last reunion, if you have any old pictures of John Magill writes from North Carolina that he and his sister romances and break-ups by individuals were only identified by ini- your years growing up in Claremont, please bring them along as recently moved their mother into an assisted living facility at the tials! Where a list of new magazines in the library were listed from they certainly spurred lots of discussion last time. There should be young age of 98! He won’t be able to make our reunion but wishes Atlantic Monthly to Saturday Evening Post to Senior Scholastic plus plenty of old elementary school pictures still around so be sure to everyone well. another 30; A complete run down of sports given in each quarterly dig those out of your archives…..they are truly entertaining!! Our I also heard from Beverly (Jennings). She still lives in the PNW edition; like Steve Borofsky wrestling at 157 pounds; Harding Curtis “official” class gathering will occur later Saturday at the home of and works as the Managing Broker for a realty company for the past at 147 pounds; and Jimmy Miles at a svelte 127 pounds! Just say- Jackie (Field) and Harold Hall’s home off of Maple Avenue; more will 30 years. Beverly and her husband celebrated 51 years of marriage ing……or results from the boy’s and girl’s ski teams, which included be discussed about that in a future mailing as well as at the this past January. They have a son and daughter as well as two slalom, giant slalom, cross country and jumping; or the numerous Ramunto gathering. grandkids. She also has a sister and brother-in-law who live in victories put forth by the outstanding class M championship cross One thing that we do want to do is remember the approximately Ascutney; Bev says she has not been back east since leaving country team ; Or results of college boards where classmate Gary 23 classmates who have passed away. I’m sure there will be stories Stevens. She passes along “hello” to all and enjoys reading about Sinawski scored a perfect 800 in English Composition the highest at to tell of each one but we’ll remember them at our Saturday gather- what the classmates have been up to. that time in Stevens history. Or advertising the Junior Prom (May, ing as well having a tribute to them as part of our float. Hazel (Livingston) Piper e-mailed and said she is planning on 1964) “Enchanted Sea”, which featured Ted Herbert and his orches- There are several of our classmates who remain “lost”. making our reunion this year. She still resides in Massachusetts. tra …all for the low price of $2.50 PER COUPLE….including tax!. Numerous attempts have been made to locate them but even with She is jumping right in and plans on working on a piece of the float. Or in depth articles such as “In The Clearing” by Arthur McPhee, an modern technology, they can’t be found. Rather than list them here, Received the annual Christmas Cards from Al Burns…did I say in a article bout Robert Frost; “Nuclear Energy” by Steve Borofsky; or they’ll be posted in our class column on the Alumni web site for easy past mailing that he and Jeanne are planning on retiring? They’ll be “Cancer and Smoking” by Marcia Talbert….. And editorials on a host reference. If you think you may know of someone who is on that list, at our reunion. of other topics by students from all classes… Truly a great product let me know and I’ll make sure to contact them. As the years go by Also received a lovely Christmas Card from Tony (Davis) by the students for the students! our original class size diminishes. It’s part of growing old. Plan on Gratacos. She always attends our reunions and I suspect this one Unfortunately there is some sad news. We lost two classmates coming to our 55th and join in our festivities and renew old acquain- will be no different. during the past year, Sandra (Juda) Osgood and Reverend William tances. Two other items to mention: Sonny Lunderville was recognized by Kraus. Sandie passed away April 11 following a sudden illness. She News from classmates has been so-so. I’ve hit the phones trying the City of Claremont this past summer for his 34 years of service was born in Claremont on August 5, 1946. She loved her gardening to locate some, but with minimal luck. Calls to William Souders, to the city. Sonny retired in 1992 as Deputy Chief of Police but con- and cooking and used those skills to the delight of her family and Ernest Titus, Russell Royce, Jerry Spaulding, Glenn Fontaine, and tinued on as the Park Ranger and Parking Enforcement Officer friends. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, David, son Larry Ruest were either the wrong person, wrong number, left a before retiring for good. A great article appeared in the E-Ticker Thomas and daughter Julie, two grandchildren, and sisters Jeanne message with someone, or a continued busy signal. Now I know news detailing Sonny’s exploits. It also state that he was referred to and Paula. She was predeceased by daughter Christa in 2015. how telemarketers feel!! as “Uncle Sonny”….ummm. I guess after you’ve worked for the City While at Stevens, she was a majorette for four years with the band, I did hear from Harding Curtis. I had not heard from him since we that long they do earn a nickname! His plans now? Besides helping being the lead in her senior year, and sang with the Christmas choir. graduated from Stevens 54 years ago! We had a great phone chat with our class reunions, he’ll be working on Vi’s list of “honey-do’s”!! Sandie also attended several of our class reunions. and subsequently exchanged further information via e-mail. Curt Congratulations Sonny for a job well done! The Reverend William “Bill” Kraus passed away on May 5, 2018 lives now in Colorado, moving there from Arizona to be closer to Coach Larry McElreavy has moved on again, this time from the in Topeka, Kansas. Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 19, family, namely his daughters and grandkids. Upon graduating from high school football ranks to college at Coastal Carolina near Myrtle 1946 and moved to Claremont during his teen years, entering SHS, Curt joined the Air Force in 1966. Like some of us, his draft Beach. He became their senior offensive analyst. Larry stated that Stevens during his sophomore year. He graduated from the number was fairly low so it was good option. He went on to make “it had been frustrating trying to get back into the college game and University of New Hampshire in 1968 with a degree in Psychology the Air Force a career, spending a little over 22 years with them. now it has happened. I know I am moving out of my comfort zone and later with a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological Home Heating Made Easy! Fuel Oil – Kerosene – Off Road Diesel – Propane – 24 Hour Diesel Pump 863-3700 Plumbing & Heating Installations 5 Putnam Rd. • Newport, NH Page 6 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

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Seminary. Bill’s first full-time parish was in Newell, South Dakota band Tim are both from large families. Their own blended family of Judy Hunt winters in Florida and still works at a nursing facility in then subsequently moved to Kiowa, Kansas before settling in four, with spouses, 11 grandchildren and one great –granddaughter Hanover in the summer months. Gary Bissonette lives in Topeka at Seaman Congregational Church and then Carbondale get together for a reunion every 3 years at Linda and Tim’s camp in Morgantown, WV but maintains a place in Myrtle Beach for golfing Community Church. He retired in 2017. northern Vermont. 2018 was the year for the big event lasting 3 purposes. He was planning an April trip to Australia to visit a son, He is survived by daughter Heidi and son Steven, and brother weeks. Kids and cousins have grown up together at the camp. The daughter-in-law and two granddaughters. Contact him in Hilton David. His wife, Susan (Baker), a Stevens graduate of 1965, pre- grandkids buddy up and disappear to fish, boat and swim….and the Head when you are there to play some golf. ceded him in death. They married in June, 1968. Bill and Susan electronics disappear. The rumor is that no one knows how many Roger Adams and wife Cindy returned full time to CT after a few loved to travel and especially enjoyed cruising. And, to top it off, Bill pancakes disappear at breakfast. years in RI and enjoy being near their grandson. They took their first enjoyed attending concerts with his son such as Iron Maiden, Kiss Al Couture sent a summary of his days since Stevens and it is ever cruise in October on the Danube. The experience was all they and Aerosmith! Bill also spent 24 years driving school bus for quite a journey. College in California, UCLA band during the John expected even though Europe was experiencing its worst drought in Seaman Unified School District where he enjoyed his students and Wooden days, dental school at Berkeley, volunteer work in Mexico 70 years. We did not, however, have to drag the boat…. co-workers. While at Stevens, Bill played trombone in the highly and Ghana, adventures to Chile and Easter Island and authoring Matt Ferriter and wife Diana split time between Narragansett, RI regarded band as well as the orchestra; participated on the track books on atheism and equal rights. He plans to visit Egypt this year and Bonita Springs, FL. They are both avid golfers. Ron Garceau team; and was a member of the National Honor Society. Our sin- along with continuing to ski at Squaw Valley. Working on a trip by and wife Sue topped last year’s mileage in their camper safari cere condolences go out to both Sandie’s and Bill’s families and RV to Alaska in the summer. What’s next, Al? around the US and Canada. In the past two years, they have cov- friends. They will be missed. Rick and Becky Call Carr still split time between Virginia and ered nearly 25,000 miles. Bob and Pat Kamel celebrated their 51st In closing, we hope you will plan to attend our 55th reunion as Florida with Florida gaining more time so they can enjoy three wedding anniversary in December 2018. They had a wonderful din- well as help with the float construction. It’ll be fun!! More details will grandchildren there. Becky has finished knee replacement rehab ner party at the Monadnock Inn in Jaffrey, NH with family and friends follow via later mailings. You may also check on the SHS Alumni’s and is enjoying longer walks and travelling more including the in 2017 for their 50th. web site under our class column for additional information. And Canadian Maritimes and culinary touring. Mike Adamovich (MishaA Henry Sanders carries on in Hancock, NH and is an avid skier check out the pictures! Inazuma Hiro) has lived in Half Moon Bay, CA for many years. He and tennis player. Steve Bryant still lives in Bradford, ME with If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at is not one of the big wave surfers at the surf competition but enjoys daughter Robyn. Steve has a number of health challenges but 707-888-9959 or via e-mail at: [email protected] great salt water fishing and experienced the dense smoke from the enjoys good care from the Bangor Veterans Administration hospital. Don’t be surprised if you receive a phone call one of these days! wildfires north of San Francisco. Between the fires and the winter Joanne Noles Ruel retired from her full time position with the NH All the best, Tom Osipowich ‘64 storms and wind, CA can be a challenge. Executive Council after 17 years and booked a trip to Spain. She Bernie Novak lives in Keene and promises to be back for the missed the running of the bulls by a week and thought a quick view Class of 1965 55th. George Joel Stanley suffered significant property loss at his of the bulls’ pen was a wiser choice. She still works part time at the Hey folks, next year is our 55th…already. Several of you have Maine home due to a false Craig’s List ad. It is an active case with State House and is planning her 7th trip to Europe. This time she said you plan to make the trip back to Claremont and I certainly the Maine State Police. He sends his best to SHS ’65 classmates. will visit Estonia, Russia and Poland as a single traveler without hope many will be able to. Rob Rathbun is still enjoying life in Tennessee and is planning a trip knowing the languages. Sounds like a real adventure…. Class members have made lots of changes this past year while to New England this year. Susan Roberts Brewer lives in Concord and is heavily involved in others have faced up to health struggles as well as some financial Buzz Sawyer and his wife, Suzie, continue to split up their year volunteer work with the Interfaith Council, her mobile home commu- challenges. In no particular order….. according to the weather. They play golf and enjoy the water at the nity co-op and with Concord’s large immigrant community. She even Kathleen Cram Versprille reports being in touch with the “real” Mr. Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri during the summer. Then they head serves as a volunteer “grandmother” for a student from DRC T (Andy Triantifillou) and that he is still playing tennis and went white south to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas during the winter for more (Congo). She holds classes in her home on building vibrant commu- water rafting in Costa Rica last year. He is doing well as he golf and the beaches of South Padre Island. Buzz recently surprised nities working toward world peace. Sue’s husband, Tim, passed approaches 90. Kathy still works as a reading interventionist for Suzie with a cruise to the Bahamas for her 70th birthday. All their away in 2016 just shy of their 49th anniversary. Sue plans to attend middle school in Nashua, welcomed a 4th grandchild in the past kids and grandkids joined them for the trip. It was a very special cel- our 55th in 2020. year and cruised the Greek islands. She and Doreen Denis ebration. On a sadder note, a number of classmates passed on this year: Kusselow with spouses were planning a return trip to Aruba. Doreen Jerry Eastman and wife Karen took a September trip to the north- Nancy-Jean (Kowalczyk) Cusanelli was a nurse, caregiver and still lives in Claremont and sees local classmates regularly. west to tour and visit daughter Allison in Seattle. They visited the substitute teacher for many years in the Claremont area. Snooky Giddings Towle continues her dedication to Claremont by Oregon Coast, Cascades, Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Micheal Cote was a Viet Nam vet, serving 4 years as an aircraft serving on the school board with plans to run again. She considers Then with Allison, they did a 7 day inter-coastal cruise to Alaska with mechanic and worked in recycling in the Claremont area after his it part of her giving back for her Gift of Life. She notes the SHS time in Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Back in Washington, the service years. He was a football manager while at SHS. music department has grown and still benefits from our class contri- tour wrapped up with the Olympic Peninsula and hikes in the rain- William Sylvester was a Claremont stalwart and a big supporter bution at our 50th. A light in front of the school needs some work and forest and along the rocky coastline. In June, they visited Acadia for of local athletics. Many will remember his prowess on the basketball she suggests we consider that for our next class contribution. hiking and touring commemorating the 50th anniversary of their court. He raised funds for a softball facility at Barnes Park and was Linda Lefebvre Buzzell reports on family activities. She and hus- falling in love on their first date. recognized at the dedication.

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Adams needed. Bren used her social media skills to keep everyone in to 282 Wormwood Hill Rd. • PO Box 681 loop so that work wasn't duplicated, and she was also the liaison Mansfield, CT 06226 with the high school administration and with the music department [email protected] regarding our class gift. She also found the wonderful Cardinal bal- loons that adorned the float, the party and our banquet table. Class of 1968 Although a lot of the work was completed before the weekend, What a wonderful reunion weekend we had, full of laughter, mem- there was still work to be done, and Sally Bosworth Robertson, ories, and catching up with classmates. It was wonderful to see and Cynthia Landry, Mike Monetta, Donna Zilch Stevens, Jane Brodeur, talk with so many classmates, including some folks we hadn't seen Lee Dexter Perrault, Roberta Wernick Geisser, Kathleen Madrigal, since we graduated. Most of us were a little anxious about this big Brenda Bergeron, Andi Wadleigh Burke and many others pitched in reunion: would anyone talk to us, would everything go smoothly, on Friday afternoon to help. Even more classmates arrived on what would we wear? All those high school anxieties reborn. But Friday evening bringing willing hands, and just as importantly, food once we were all together, it was great to see everyone, the conver- and drinks to make the work go quickly, and start the weekend off on sation flowed, and we enjoyed talking with classmates we hadn't a festive note. They included Jan Hill Kolb, Bonnie Bourgoine Bauer known well in high school as well as those who were close friends. and Ron Bauer, Mike and Debby Bourgoine, Brenda Bresell Baker TheBuilding­Service­Providers pro’s first choice since 1962 We've all had interesting lives in big and small ways, all had sorrows and Jim Baker, Charlie Connors, Harry Converse, John Eroszanak, and joys, and, in the end, we all share the common experience of Sue Franklin, Karen Crossman Gardner, Gary Leiras, Nancy Landry LaValley Building Supply growing up in Claremont and being Stevens Alums. We were struck, Sirlin and Jerry Boisvert, Mark and Cathy Lather, Harry Ott, Adele 153 Pleasant Street Claremont NH 03743 once again, by what a genuinely nice class we are and how lucky we Palmer King and her husband, Bill Patton, Becky Richardson, Lewis Telephone: 603-543-0123 all are to have been part of it. Rosen, Nell Lindsay Stark, and Laura Zotto Vien. Special thanks to Fax: 603-543-1592 I know that I have forgetten classmates who contributed to mak- Sue Ferland Bromley who made dozens of finger sandwiches. They ing the weekend a success, so my apologies in advance, but, first of took a lot of time to make and disappeared oh so quickly. Duffett Neumann, John Eroszonak, Carl Evensen, Sue Franklin, all, a huge thank you to Jan Hill Kolb who co-ordinated all of the Saturday morning brought us a beautiful day -- sunny and dry -- Linda Giguere Mathews and Matt Mathews, Brian and Sarah mailings, as well as the fundraising for our class gift. Thanks also to perfect parade weather. Keith Desmarais from Charlestown careful- Kennell, Janet Hill Kolb, Cynthia Landry, Nancy Landry Sirlin and Bonnie Bourgoine Bauer, Karen Crossman Gardner and Carla ly drove the float for us, ever mindful that many of us have joints that Jerry Boisvert, Mark Lather, Gary Leiras, Nell Lindsay Stark, Bill Duffett Neumann who managed to find addresses (email and snail) are a bit creaky and balance that isn't what it once was. Still, a num- and Diane McGonagle, Harry and Kim Ott, Adele Palmer King and for so many class mates. Thanks also to Sally Bosworth Robertson ber of classmates decided to walk behind the float, proving that we her husband, Bill Patten, Joe Perrotto, Becky Richardson, Ellen who was one of the first classmates to volunteer to do anything we may be older, but we're still in the game. We were very happy to see Satzow Usery, Ken Simoneau, Kathleen Madrigal, Stuart Stone, asked of her. Carl Evensen at the float on Saturday morning. Although he wasn’t Mike Theroux, Roberta Wernick Geisser, Donna Zilch Stevens, Next, many, many thanks and kudos to the folks who worked on able to attend the party and banquet, I’m told that he kept everyone Laura Zotto Vien, Mike and Sue Monetta, Karen Crossman making our float a winner. Literally. We won the Frederick W. Carr entertained at breakfast the next day. Brenda Bresell and I worked Gardner, Connie Belkowicz, Brenda Bergeron, Linda Giguere spirit of SHS trophy. We’ve returned our $200 prize money to the with The Ink Factory to have red and black Charlie Brown t-shirts Mathews, Adele Palmer King, Buzz Raymond, Lew Rosen, and Alumni Association to support future parades. made which many of us wore at the parade. Charlie Brown never Stan Woodard. Greg Root was unable to attend the party but we The float was a delightful rendition of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN looked so cool! were pleased to see him at the Alumni Banquet. Diane Stearns CHARLIE BROWN, and one of the best aspects of it is that Brenda We were especially proud that the SHS class of 1993 chose our own Binnick and Kathy Kuk Bissonnette and her husband had planned Bresell Baker has arranged for the painted characters -- Charlie Brenda Bresell Baker and Jim Baker to be the parade marshalls. to attend but were unable to be here. We missed them, as well as Brown, Lucy, Schroeder and the gang -- to be adopted by a local Jim taught science and math at the middle school and also coached, our other classmates who were unable to come. pre-school. It was nice not to throw all the characters away and to and Brenda subbed in the schools for many years. Clearly, they are John Eroszonak brought Mr. George Waring, who taught us his- know that kids will be enjoying them. The float wouldn't have hap- loved and respected by a whole generation of Claremont students. tory and coached football, as his surprise guest, and many class- pened without Ellen Satzow Usery offering the use of her garage, Brenda and I made the arrangements for our party at the mates enjoyed visiting and catching up with him. her driveway, and her home for float building for weeks before the Common Man. Their catering staff provided us with a delicious We filled two long tables at the banquet on Saturday night where parade. At a meeting in early April, Bill McGonagle quickly emerged lunch and excellent service in their lovely ballroom overlooking the we were proud to have our class president, Charlie Connors, speak as our head architect, driving up from the Concord area repeatedly Sugar River. Again, I know I'll forget someone, so add your name if eloquently and with gentle humor on our behalf. Included in his and spending hours and hours designing the float structure, sawing I did, but those in attendance included: Alexis Adamovich remarks was the announcement that we had raised $14,600 for our and cutting out the characters, and seeing the whole process Paskevich, Stan Berdecki, Mully Blight, Sally Bosworth Robertson class gift. Prominently displayed on the stage was the beautiful through. Lexy Adamovich Paskevich became our project manager, and Stephen Robertson, Bonnie Bourgoine Bauer, and Ron Bauer, display case built by our classmate, Mark Lather, to house the Lord keeping umpteen details in her head at all times, and always with a Richard and Raylene Bly, Mike and Debby Bourgoine, Dan and Award, which is the only award given at graduation. Mark's crafts- smile. A hard working and talented crew pitched in day after day to Gisele Boudette, Brenda Bresell Baker and Jim Baker, Jane manship is truly something to see, and his thoughtfulness is pres- nail, staple and paint, sidewalk engineer, etc., including Cynthia Brodeur, Charlie Connors, Harry Converse, Brenda Dagenais ent in the finished work. The case is constructed of cherry and Landry, Ken Simoneau, Paul LaCasse, Donna Fox Ruel, Sue Ranney, Lee Dexter Perrault and Don Perrault, Betty Dixon, Carla black walnut to reflect the school colors of red and black. Brenda Page 8 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Please visit www.stevensalumninh.com C l a s s N e w s The 2007–2017 Newsletters are now available online. Bresell Baker worked with Harrington’s Jewelers in Newport to and all information regarding our reunion will be updated and posted and how you can participate with the class in the spring mailing. design a plaque which identifies Mark as the craftsman and the on this site as we finalize them. We will also be sending letters, too. The class had the first planning meeting in Claremont on 9/29. Class of 1968 as the donors. If you happen to be in the school, be At this time we are still working on activities and plans for the While the noise level at the restaurant was high; we did manage to sure to stop by the main office area to see it. weekend, but one thing has been decided and that is our class gift get some things decided. The class members attending were Jill, Charlie also announced that the class has given $10,000 to the to Stevens High. If you would like information regarding our gift and Rachel, Kim, Phil, Jim Hanson, Sandy Lefebvre, Karen Chabot, Friends of Music for the purchase of musical instruments and other how to make a donation contact one of the committee members list- Melissa and Charlene. We discussed lots of things and have contin- resources for the SHS music department. Based on the choral ed below. ued to get together in early 2019 to finish things up. selections we heard performed at the banquet, the music program We would also like to contact our classmates more quickly by The class FB page (Class of 1974 Stevens High School, is in excellent hands. The remaining funds will be spent on land- using email updates. Please make sure that one of us has your cur- Claremont, NH) is the ONE place to find out what is happening with scaping around the building, which was necessarily disrupted by the rent contact information. the class and reunion planning. The class is also on FB messen- recent renovation work. When you drive by the high school, look for We hope we see you in June 2020. Imagine! Stevens High’s ger….should you not have FB but do use Messenger. the distinctive stone wall, designed by Log Cabin Nursery, to the left 100th graduating class will soon be celebrating their Golden Please “like” the class page; if you have not already done so and of the front entrance. Charlie included in his remarks the suggestion Reunion for high school! See you there! please share it with any class members that you have on FB. The that upcoming classes might want to continue the efforts we've The Stevens High School Class of 1970 50th Reunion more we can spread the word….the more people we connect with. begun in supporting the music program and landscaping project. Organizing Committee: A “Save-the-date” postcard was sent out this past summer. If you Some hardy members of the class went back to the Common Man Denise Mozden Liveston did not receive yours….it means that the class does not have your after the banquet for more socializing while others of us drove home [email protected] • 603-542-5725 current mailing address. You can send an update to mailing address already enjoying the memories of a wonderful weekend. John Franklin or email address to Charlene at [email protected]. For those of you who weren't able to join us, please know that we [email protected] • 352-729-6628 This will be where some reunion and class updates will be coming missed you, spoke of you warmly and often, and want you to know Trudee Bacon from going forward. that you always have friends in Claremont who would be thrilled to [email protected] • 603-477-7843 The class dues remain at $10.00 a year (this is separate from see you at any time. Randy Hoidahl dues to the SHS Alumni Association). The class dues are used for Sadly, we have lost a number of members of the class over the [email protected] • 603-216-7861 reunion expenses plus are banked for a larger donation to the years, including: Wayne Amell, Gary Bacon, David Bettez, Joyce Debbie Blake Bourgoine school or Alumni Association at our 50th reunion (2024). The Blish Mason, Richard Brodeur, Mary Jane Broughton, Ron Curtis, [email protected] • 603-731-1256 checks are payable to “SHS Class of 1974” and are sent c/o Bradley Dubreuil, Mary Ann Forrest Kilburn, Bonnie Gardner, Jean Mully Blight Charlene Reynolds, PO Box 81, North Hartland, VT 05052. Griggs Stribling, Mark Hall, Arthur LaClair, Brad McElreavy, Ken Class of 1974 Are your plans made to attend the reunion? We will have the float Noyes, Harry Redlands, Ruth Richardson L’Leureux, Andy 2019….45 years out of Stevens High School! In a blink of an eye; build and BBQ on Friday night. The parade on Saturday morning Rosenberg, Jerry Thibodeau, and Maurice Wentzell. it has happened! and our class party at the Common Man after the Alumni Banquet Sue Franklin has been working on a memory book for the class. 2018 saddened the class with the loss of two class members. on Saturday evening. Can’t attend all the events? Then come to She’s committed to including information from everyone who wants Neil Courtemanche died unexpectedly on April 23, 2018. He had whichever event works for you! We hope that more class members to share what they’re up to, as well as lots of additional information resided in Claremont and leaves a large extended family. Susan will return for the 45th; to make that connection to class members about our class and our world of 1968. This booklet represents Hayna died on September 3, 2018 from a life-long illness. She that will last! many hours of work. Our thanks, Sue. leaves behind her husband, children and many other family mem- Look forward to seeing everyone in June! ……Charlene Finally, the Alumni Association will be celebrating its 150th bers and had resided in Sunapee, NH. (Hayes) Reynolds anniversary in 2021. Needless to say, a large celebration is The 2018 Alumni Day was a good day! It was a beautiful day for planned. We might want to consider having a float entry, so stay the parade and we gathered to watch it across from the Elks Club. tuned. We'll keep in touch. Class members that joined together were Kim (McClelland) Grady, Jill Curtis, Melissa (Dyer) Dube, Cheryl (Field) Ferland, Deborah Class of 1970 (Demorest) Flaherty, Phil Winans, Frank Walker, Rachel (Fluette) Forty-nine years down and one year to go! Be assured that plans Raymond, and Charlene (Hayes) Reynolds plus many of their for our 50th reunion are underway. The committee has been hard spouses or significant others. at work. You can get information from the website that has been After the parade; Kim, Jill, Melissa, Debbie, Phil and Charlene created. Be sure to go online and check it out. went to the luncheon at the High School. This is where the parade https://shs-class-of-1970.my-free.website theme for the next year is decided. The larger group voted to do Have you sent in your bio of what you have been doing? If not, “Vintage Advertising Slogans” as the parade theme. As a class; we go to the site and read what our classmates have written and if you decided to do the Campbell’s Soup slogan of ‘M’m! M’m! Good! are still not sure of what to write check out the small question page We will be planning the float this spring; with the final build the to help you. Check in often as our website gurus are adding things night before the parade. 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In memory of members who have left our world... In Memorium JANUARY 1, 2017- DECEMBER 31, 2018 1936­­Florence­E.­Webster 1953­­Stuart­James­Barter 1968­­Joyce­Blish­Mason 1937­­Madelyn­Silva­Shupenko 1953­­Dalton­Blodgett 1969­­Steve­Cossingham 1938­­Eileen­Ayer­Eroszonak 1953­­Marie­Sylvester­Dansereau 1969­­Gary­Thorn 1938­­Lora­Balch­Underwood 1953­­Joan­L’Heureux­Mack 1970­­Raymond­M.­Miller 1939­­Harry­k.­Dansereau 1953­­Irene­Moore­Cummings 1970­­Jeffrey­W.­Staples 1941­­Rita­Curtis­Dole 1953­­Beverly­Ann­Stathers 1972­­Lynn­C.­Davidson 1941­­Dorothy­Seaver­Gamsby 1955­­Stephen­E.­Colby 1972­­Lynn­Gendron­Holland-Kelly 1942­­Sue­Huggan­Bartlett 1955­­Clarence­Croft 1972­­Katherine­Kasaras­Schull 1942­­Norah­Pinkham­Bonneau 1955­­Joyce­Martell­Dole 1973­­Maury­Hirshburg 1942­­Marilyn­Brown­Livingston 1955­­Alfred­R.­Martell 1973­­Beth­Ann­Hentschel­Pickett 1942­­Oliver­Zullo 1956­­Patricia­Courtemanche­Blais 1974­­Neil­Courtemanche 1943­­Margaret­Sevigne­Kolenda 1956­­Barbara­LeClair­Lillios 1974­­Susan­Hayna 1943­­Lucille­Doris­Morin 1957­­Peter­A.­Gauthier 1975­­Bridgett­Szyman 1943­­Virginia­Blake­Wrenn 1957­­Janice­Blish­­Harrington 1976­­Diahann­Waller­Hastings 1944­­Dorothy­Mills­Kasaras 1958­­Norman­E.­Bressette 1976­­Michael­J.­Hickey 1944­­Kathryn­L.­Fitch­MacLeay 1958­­Gordon­Gagner 1976­­David­G.­Ricker 1944­­Louis­G.­Mills 1958­­Lloyd­Lizotte 1976­­Thomas­L.­Rousseau 1945­­Forrest­A.­Simpson 1959­­Ann­Gertrude­Atwood 1976­­Nancy­Nason­Tewksbury 1945­­Margaret­Breed­Bauver 1959­­Shirley­Murray­DeCoteau 1976­­Gordon­"Whistle"­Therrien 1945­­Dorothy­Elliott­Dubreuil 1959­­James­A.­LeMere 1977­­Debra­Wilson­Corcoran 1945­­Alfred­M.­Hoidahl 1959­­David­O'Haire 1978­­Michael­R.­Smith 1946­­Marjorie­White­Dent 1959­­Paul­Wagner 1980­­Jon­Parkinson 1946­­Lorraine­Houpis­Douglas 1959­­Roger­T.­Zerba 1981­­John­P.­Bourdon 1946­­Frank­Hawkins 1961­­Rand­S.­Bissonnette 1983­­Robin­Gould­Hughes 1946­­Madelyn­Brown­Kinsman 1961­­Elaine­Hopkins­Bressette 1986­­James­M.­Beam 1946­­Dr.­Rene­R.­LaPlante 1962­­Bernard­L.­Revoir,­Jr. 1986­­Sean­A.­Pederson 1946­­Barbara­McNamara 1962­­Eugene­L.­Fowler,­Sr. 1986­­Eric­J.­Sumner 1946­­Roberta­Russell­Morrow 1962­­Gerry­Rogers­Laliberte 1987­­Yvette­White 1946­­Olive­King­Sutton 1962­­Regina­Rzeczycki­Laushance 1988­­Jennifer­L.­Dyer 1946­­Nickolas­Thalasinos 1964­­William­E.­Kraus­Jr. 1990­­Travis­Hodgdon 1947­­Donald­F.­Chamberlain 1964­­Sandra­Juda­Osgood 1995­­David­M.­Bromley 1949­­Earl­C.­Boudette 1964­­James­Ranta 1995­­Henry­T.­Trzesiara­II 1949­­Edward­E.­Chick 1965­­Michael­A.­Cote 1996­­Jesse­J.­Loring­ 1949­­Walter­Poplewko 1965­­Nancy­Kowalczyk­Cusanelli 1999­­Jeffrey­Allen­Batease 1949­­Wayne­Wilson 1965­­Porter­O.­"Scoot"­Dexter 2001­­Melissa­Stockton 1949­­Vera­Larcom­Wilson 1966­­Alan­Jones 2005­­Jessica­Lee­Dube 1950­­John­"Jack"­D.­Bourdon 1966­­Carl­E.­Martinson 2011 ­­Corina­LaBree 1951­­Nancy­Leahy­Levesque 1967­­Paul­Duval 2018­­Zachary­James­Richards 1951­­James­Moody 1967­­Steven­Gendell HM­ ­­­Paul­H.­Magoon 1951­­Austin­Strout 1967­­Karl­Gray IfHM we ­­­­Joan­Simpson have missed a member, please 1951­­Mary­Mayotte­Vaughn 1967­­Bruce­B.­Tracy contact us with your information. 1952­­Russell­Pardy 1968­­Ruth­Richardson­L’Heureux

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2018 PARADE TROPHY WINNERS ~~~~~Polling­the­Membership­~~~~~ Saturday June 9th, was not just another day, it was the kick-off to Stevens ­­­­­The­Executive­­Board­met­recently­and­discussion­was­held Alumni Weekend festivities. as­to­whether­the­Annual­Banquet­is­no­longer­a­draw­as­part Mother Nature sent us one of her gorgeous parades for the “70” annual parade. of­Alumni­Day.­­Attendance­from­5­year­classes,­even­the­25th Dick Girard and his crew were out early marking off spaces for floats, band, fife and and­50th­has­declined­significantly.­­Non­5-year­classes­are drum, horses, bektash and cars, each with a number of where there spot was in the also­slim­in­participation.­­The­bulk­of­attendance­for­the­past­5 parade. Needless to say this takes time, patience and volunteers to make it work or­so­years­has­come­from­the­graduating­seniors­and­their with little confusion. The parade kicked off on time with units falling into place as family­members­who­come­to­accept­their­scholarship­award it moved down Broad St. with spectators lining the streets on both sides of the given­by­the­Association. parade route. ­­­­­A­number­of­classes­are­gathering­with­their­classmates­on Five year floats from 1953 thru the graduating class 2018 participated in this much Saturday­evening­at­their­private­class­parties­where­they­have anticipated event. a­cocktail­party­and­dinner­and­entertainment.­­We­have With so many amazing floats to choose from, it was very difficult to choose just 5 to receive a trophies when they all were really winners. To all the 5 year classes, always­asked­that­they­start­these­get-togethers­after­the­ban- thank you for helping to make parade day 2018 another “Stevens Alumni Day a Day quet­and­many­have­done­just­that.­­This,­however,­has­not to Remember” increased­the­attendance­at­the­banquet. The following parade trophy winners were chosen: ­­­­­We­have­decided­to­poll­you,­the­members,­as­to­whether The Alumni Memorial Trophy the­Banquet­be­discontinued­as­of­2020.­­The­annual­Buffet Class of 1993 “Rock of Ages” sponsored by LaValley’s Building Supply with a Luncheon­Meeting­will­still­be­held­after­the­parade­in­the­high $200 cash Prize. school­cafeteria­as­has­been­past­practice.­­Perhaps,­this Klara Hornick Trophy event­can­be­expanded­into­the­gym­if­need­be­for­seating­pur- Class of 1978 “Beatlemania” sponsored by Golden Cross Ambulance with a poses.­­ $200 cash prize ­­­­­Please­fill­out­the­form­below­and­return­it­via­email,­ The Wayne S. Gray Trophy ([email protected]),­or­by­snail­mail­(50­W. Class of 1998 “Peter Pan Never Grew Up” sponsored by Stringer Funeral Home Pleasant­Street,­Claremont,­NH­03743),­by­Facebook,­or­by with a $200 cash prize phone­(603-542-8987).­­Please­take­the­time­to­clip­and­return Frederick Carr School Spirit Trophy the­form­below. Class of 1968 “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” sponsored by Gateway Motors (White River Jct) with a $200 cash prize George F. Disnard Trophy Class of 1983 “Grease” sponsored by The Insurance Center with a $200 cash prize. Should the Banquet be eliminated? The Chamber of Commerce Award went to Valley Regional Hospital celebrating Yes___­­­No___ their 125th anniversary The St. Mary’s Class of This­is­going­to­be­an­important­decision­and­we 1968 should be mentioned for their float “Lights On appreciate­any­feedback­or­comments­from­you,­the Broadway”. They would members.­We­will­present­your­feedback­at­the­annual have received the St. Mary’s meeting­on­June­8,­2019. Trophy but we can’t seem to find it so if anyone can help Grad’s­Name______us give Dick Girard or SHS­Class_____ Carolyn LeBlanc a call. Page 119 Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

SHSAA Parade Trophies and How PARADE REGISTRATION They Originated At one of our meetings, a member asked us to publish a Do­not­forget­to­register­your­class­float­for­the­June­8th,­2019 list of the parade trophies and how they originated. Anyoneparade. has to register,­whether­alumni,­business,­non-profit­or­individual­ Description of the trophies follows: .­­Please­contact­Dick­at­[email protected]­or phone­603-543-6398­and­he­will­email­the­registration­form­or­mail­it Klara Hornick Trophy: This was the first trophy soon after the parade if­you­prefer.­Complete­parade­rules­and­regulations­are­included­in started. She and her husband owned and operated a jewelry store. They were the­packet­that­Dick­sends­to­you. very community orientated and dedicated to the Alumni Assoc. PARADE ROUTE: Stevens Alumni Trophy: This was the second trophy awarded in the early fifties. Starts­at­Stevens­High­School,­south­on­Broad­Street­to­the­Middle School,­west­on­South­Street­to­West­Pleasant­Street,­north­to Wayne Gray Trophy: This was donated by the class on 1963 on their 25th Pleasant­Street­to­Opera­House­Square,­right­onto­Broad­Street­and reunion. back­to­Stevens­High­School. Fred Carr Trophy: This trophy was donated by Roland Irish from the class JUDGING FORMAT: of 1971. It is presented to the class float that shows the most school spirit. Theme of Parade “Vintage Advertising Slogans” (2019 theme) The George Disnard Trophy: George came to Claremont as a teacher in -­Clearly­incorporated­and­executed. 1955 and retired as the superintendent of the Claremont School District. His Identity: School Name, Class Year and Title of wife Mary was the Music teacher for more than 25 years. After he and Mary Float. -­Visual­display­of:­­ made honorary member, they never missed an alumni banquet until George passed away in 2004. The Alumni Association wanted to do something in his Construction & Workmanship memory and thus the George Disnard Trophy. -­use­of­different­and­clever­materials. Creativity & Originality: The Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce Trophy: “The Spirit of -­Animation­-­Music­-­Special­Effects:­­Overall Claremont Award” Beauty­and­Charisma,­permeated­by­float­and/or­characters. St. Mary’s also awards a trophy to a class float representing their school. Our SHSAA website at stevensalumninh.com has more parade rules and a registration form. Note from Parade Chairman, Dick Girard ‘61 I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make the Please pay your dues. Any additional donations will be greatly appreciat- 2018 Stevens High School Alumni Parade a huge success. This success ed. We also depend upon the businesses that have been so generous with could not have been achieved without you. their monetary support. Your support and dedication year-after-year is so We are already working on the 2019 parade! This year’s theme is much appreciated. We couldn’t continue hosting this parade without your “Vintage Advertising Slogans”. Eight classes have already registered their support. Thank you. floats, and we have had inquiries from a couple of other classes including In closing, I want to thank you all for helping to keep this the oldest St. Mary’s 50 year class. Parade registration forms are available online at active high school alumni in the country. the Stevens High School website. Duplications of theme choices are not Any questions about the parade or registering a float, you can email me permitted. You may call me, Dick Girard, to see what titles have been at [email protected] or call me at 603-543-6398. reserved. The sooner you register, the better the chance of getting your Best regards, choice. Richard W. Girard ‘61 We hope to continue having all 5-Year classes participate with float 1st Vice President/Parade Chairman entries. We welcome all classes, clubs, and businesses to participate. Anyone who has a car (convertible, sporty, antique, etc.) and would be available to participate in the parade, or anyone who is available to drive a car, please contact me. Looking ahead to 2021 – this will mark the 150th SHS Alumni June 2018 Parade Fund Raiser winners: Reunion Anniversary. We are hoping to make this anniversary celebra- Patricia Currier Nancy Putnam tion extra special. We are looking forward to as many classes as possible Cindy Kurisisto Nancy Miville to participate as well as any clubs and businesses, especially businesses Randy Parker Sarah Lizotte that are owned by an alumni member. We are proud of your accomplish- Kelly Gobin Gloria LaFonte ments. David Perry Jan Gibson With this being said we cannot accomplish this without financial help. Roxann Gardner Page 12 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

Celebrating their fiftieth anniversary was the Class of The class of 1963 chose The Phantom of the Opera as 1968, who chose the Broadway musical You're A the theme for their float. Class member David Zerba Good Man Charlie Brown as the theme for their float, masterfully painted the design. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch which won the Frederick W. Carr School Spirit Trophy. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch

The St. Mary's Class of 1968 celebrated their fiftieth anniversary in 2018. The theme of their 49. Members of the Class of 1973 gather for a group photo prior to the start of the 2018 float was "Lights on Broadway." Adorning their float are original Cavalier hats worn by band Stevens High School alumni parade. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch members many years ago. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch

The Class of 1978 won the Clara Hornick Trophy. They chose Beatlemania as the theme for their The Class of 1983 won the George Disnard Memorial Trophy. They chose Grease as the theme for float. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch their float. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch

THE UNWRITTEN RULE location at the Please, NO There is an unwritten rule that individual class reunions not be held at the same time as the annual Saturday ViewingPleasant stand Street Restaurant soliciting banquet. ALL classes in planning their individual activities are expected to hold additional gatherings either EmCee - from during the Friday evening, or before or after the annual banquet. The loyal and hardworking members who plan this Steven Smith parade. WCNL CCTV weekend for the pleasure of all members thank you in advance for complying with this unwritten rule and We invite all ask that you honorary members and plan nothing between the banquet hours of 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. to view the parade together. Thank you. teachers Page 139 Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh 147th Reunion 70th Alumni 2018 Parade Parade Theme: “Broadway”

The Class of 1998 won the Wayne S. Gray Memorial Trophy. They chose Peter Pan as the theme for their float. The Class of 1993 won the Alumni Memorial Trophy. They chose Rock of Ages Photo: Stephen C. Fitch as the theme for their float. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch

Milo, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway mascot, poses on Broad Street alongside one of the speed- way's official pace cars. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch

Members of the Stevens High School Marching Band per- form on Broad Street in the 2018 Stevens High School Members of the Class of 2008 ride on their Wicked-themed float alumni parade. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch along Broad Street in the 2018 Stevens High School alumni parade. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch Travis Streeter (wearing sunglasses) guides his two Belgian draft horses Burt and Prince (l-r) along Pleasant Street. Riding in the carriage are Stevens High School alumni officers. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch

PARADE PRIZES!!! Dick Girard, Parade Committee, is looking for sponsors to continue to award cash prizes for floats. These prizes are for any year, not just the five-year class floats. We hope these prizes entice more classes to enter a float. Floats are judged on creativity, workmanship, and originality (special effects, music, animation) as well as overall appearance New England Patriots cheerleaders Morgan and Michelle (l-r) and Homecoming Queen Chelsea Melna waves to spectators based on the theme. Pat, the team mascot, pose with members of the New Hampshire on Broad Street as she rides alongside Homecoming King (see page 11) Police Association Pipes and Drums prior to the start of the 2018 Brendan Bean. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch Stevens High School alumni parade. Photo: Stephen C. Fitch Page 14 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Alumni & School News Alexander Crowder ‘58 Alexander Crowder, class of 1958, hails from His wife Frances Barone lost her life to can- Claremont NH and proudly attests there may cer at age 43, and his son Adam to a drug over have been other small cities as fine, but NONE dose at age 35. His daughter and her family finer. The same goes for Stevens High School presently reside in Florida. Mr. Crowder has offering more than other schools with gradu- toured over thirty countries and has settled ates being accepted at Ivy League schools. down in the Bensonhurst area of Brooklyn, NY Claremont became yours whatever the event and loves it there. Photos Credit E-ticker/Bill Binder or just shopping on Pleasant Street on a Friday night with all the stores ablaze being pay day STEVENS ALUMNI night. The Christmas decorations were extraordinary. Alex served in the USAF for five ASSOCIATION HAS years (three and a half years in England) and 50NEW West Pleasant HOME! St., Claremont, NH 03743 then attended school in Boston to become an illustrator/designer. As many of you know, we have been looking Still later he entered residential and high-rise for a new location for some time. Finally, we construction as a construction manager in New have a wonderful new office in a central location York City. He was employed with HRH with plenty of room for parking. Phil Osgood mentioned to Dick Girard that they would be Construction Corporation for thirty years whose making a location available, and it might be original parent company built the Empire State something Alumni would be interested in. We still have much to do, and hope to have Building. Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue and 134 Pleasant Street Several of us went to see it and agreed it would everything organized by the end of this sum- other buildings were built for Donald Trump, the mer. There are many boxes to unpack and Claremont, NH 03743 be the perfect location for us. The price was current president and his father Frederick right and after calling officers and board mem- many items we want to put on display, but it (603) 542-8017 takes time. Because of the busy schedule Trump, including Trump Village. bers, we accepted their offer. Order Online at: Several of us worked all this past summer to ahead of us with Alumni Weekend fast After he drove away from visiting an orphan- get everything boxed up and ready for the approaching, we have to put it on hold for age in China, he questioned if an orphan had tremonthouseofpizza.com move. Dick Girard got a crew of volunteers awhile. the right to ever ask for anything. Thus his idea We look forward to a possible open house in together and the move from the old office to our for a book became a reality. The reader will new home was done in one trip. We spent the the Fall where the membership can stop in, visit summer sorting boxes, getting equipment up and have some goodies. travel approximately 19 years and 518 pages and running, and making it into a pleasant work- There is usually someone at the office on with the main character after being found on ing environment. By September, we were able Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. the front steps of an orphanage in an apple to hold our monthly meetings in our new We send out a big THANK YOU to Phil and scented fruit box when reading his novel Amy Osgood for making this a reality. “Alumni Home”. ‘MARY DAY ORCHARD’.

STEVENS FOOTBALL RAISING FUNDS FOR HEADSETS POLISH The Stevens football team is seeking donations for new headsets. The current set has multiple issues. “We are looking to update our headsets for football as ours are pretty well shot,” said head coach Paul Silva. AMERICAN “They go in and out, and we can barely hear each other. On one set, you have to wait a full second after pushing CITIZENS CLUB the button before you can speak. That doesn't bode well in the heat of the game when you need to exchange info quickly. If the tower person is on the opposite side of the field, communication is virtually useless.” The new sets are CoachComm LLC models and cost a total $4200. The team is seeking sponsors of any amount, large or small, and sponsors of $250 or more will be recognized in the game programs throughout the season. 142­Main­Street Donation may be sent to Stevens High School in care of the athletic director at 175 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743. Claremont,­NH­03743 (603)­542-9832 Page 159 Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

activity for the week. For our 11th annual New Years Eve fam- ily night we partnered again with the Community Center and several other enti- ties to use all of the facilities for free. The evening had us once again reminiscing about the days of old when Claremont host- ed a first night celebration. We certainly Stevens High School Alumni Association is having a yard sale hope that the idea of a first night continues Arrowhead to catch on and others will join in and enjoy Saturday May 25th and 26th Recreation Area this fun night. Our evening concluded at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 10:00 PM with a great fireworks show that The Arrowhead Recreation Club was for- was visible all over the city. Location: 50 W. Pleasant Street mally organized in 2001 for the express pur- The month of February was Winterfest Drop Off location: 50 W. pleasant Street pose of bringing our community ski hill back month at the slope and we had activities all If you have items to donate please let us know. to life. As we enter our 18th year of operation month long. The annual pancake breakfast You can drop off items starting April 15th. we have been successful at it but the effort with the real deal maple syrup and breakfast Call to make sure someone is going to be there. continues to be a challenge in that we are meats at the Teal Lantern was attended by a Contacts: Heather Girard at [email protected] staffed entirely by volunteers and many of 100 people and once again was a great hit. Dick Girard at [email protected] them work full time jobs elsewhere. The vol- The12th annual cardboard sled race has Doug LeBlanc at 603-542-8510 or 603-558-5214 unteers are very generous in donating their continued to grow and this year was no Office 603-542-8987 free time and this is what makes this work exception as many participants were on We welcome anyone who can volunteer time for either or both of these days. successfully. hand for the festivities. All throughout the season there were The February school vacation period many challenges to overcome one of them again did not coincide with many of the was adequate snow cover that was helped neighboring communities and attendance starting to emit that special aroma of butter out by many hours of making snow so that along with great snow cover, abundant sun- Bob Parker Reminisces and popcorn. Osgood's Pharmacy, half way the masses could come and enjoy what the shine and mild temperatures made this From Bob Parker proud member of Stevens down the western side of the street, wel- slope has to offer. The other challenge is week really great. Alumni Association and the class of 1946: comed all of us for ice cream sodas and sun- adequate volunteers which sometimes The Arrowhead Recreation Area contin- “When Barbara, Rocky M, and their team daes, on the stools or in the booths. Across the street and next to Wadleigh's meat mar- required many folks to stay and help out ues to operate the ski area as a 100% vol- put together a booklet for our 50th (1996), I when we were thin staffed. unteer organization and many of the alumni sent her a note which I had no intention to ket sat the venerable Pleasant Sweet Restaurant. A place of welcome relief on a This season started off really well in young and old are there on a regular basis, have inserted. It was just my feelings. I was December as we had adequate snow to a bit embarrassed when I learned they put it cold winter's night after a high school basket- if you have time to volunteer please come in. It was intended only for our class.” ball game. It was jammed. An interesting operate during the school vacation period. forward we sure could use your help. Well Bob, guess what? We are doing it granite step flowed southward from This was really great as it gave many school Stan Woodman “61” again. Your words reflect the feelings about Wadleigh's. This made a great area to just sit age children and adults a great outdoor Claremont that so many of us have, and tell and watch the Friday-niters pass by. And the a story of how it used to be. There are many hurricane of '38. Who among us 10-year people that will enjoy reading your words, olds will ever forget this. Memories. young and old. It is so worth reading again Our high school band numbered 60. All in CENTURY 21 and reflects our era so perfectly. black/red uniforms. They came marching Highview Realty down the hill from Broad Street to the football field. Awesome. They played music in the Here it is: Bob Parker Reminisces ROZ CAPLAN Seventy-three years later carry me back. stands as we footballers got a touchdown. Claremont and Stevens are integral to my The stands were overrun even through WWII Owner/Broker being. I came to life in Claremont in 1928. I was in full force. My older brother was a B- am saddened as I now drive down the main 26 Martin Marauder bomber pilot at the time. O. 603-542-7766 street of our town and think of how it was. All of our class of '46 have fled through life, C. 603-477-3766 Friday nights were magic. Pleasant Street all with our own experiences. Many of us was alight and filled with evening shoppers. I have passed on. As those of us left go on [email protected] remember vividly the swallows diving out of and gradually fade away, we will eternally www.century21highview.com the darkness into the street lights to snap up share the incontrovertible fact that 1942 - insects hovering around the lamp posts. The 1946 in Claremont, at Stevens was ours 42 Summer Street Latchis and Magnet Theatres were just open- together. All of you, my classmates, are core Claremont, NH 03743 ing up their doors for the evening picture. to my being whether or not we have seen Each Office Independently Owned & Operated Bills' popcorn stand in the square was just one another since '46. God Bless us all. License# 004099

130 Sullivan St. | Claremont, NH 03743 www.apcpapergroup.com Page 16 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Claremont Area and soccer games are held there. The annual Monadnock Park had its beginning around zens of Claremont to enjoy free, and has been Claremont’s Public Lollipop Carnival has also been held there for 1917 when land was donated to the town by the for over 100 years. In the past, it was used as Parks many years. Monadnock Mills. The land located just off a baseball field, and at one time had a ski jump Written by SHS Grad Broad Street Park is probably the park visible Broad Street was in a low plain just about three in one of the ravines. Charles B. Fletcher ‘56 to most people. Over the years it has been used feet above the Sugar River water level. The 29 When I ran cross-country in high school, this for many functions. I can remember walking acre area needed to be raised to make the land park was our training facility, starting at the gate, For a small city, Claremont, NH has a good past it with my mother during WWII, and it was functional. Luckily, at that time, the Sullivan through the pines to the long hill. Those of us number of public parks tucked into many locate, Machine Company was in the who made it to the top were some winded! and many with an interesting history. Take for process of enlarging its Main Street Then we started down the long road in the back instance, the old park shown on the 1925 machine shop and needed a loca- to the baseball field, and out into the woods, Sanborn map, located where Broad, tion to dispose of the fill being exca- and finally back to the finish line by the gate. Washington, and North streets intersected. vated. This worked out well for Of all the parks, three of them, Barnes, There was a small triangle of land called both the town and Sullivan Moody and Monadnock, have the latest in play- Washington Park Square which was later Machine. All the fill was given to ground equipment so that the younger genera- renamed Lacasse Park. Later, when the Park to raise the land up above tion can have an enjoyable and safe location to Washington Street was remodeled, it has the river. Shortly after, a grand- play. moved to its present location just off North stand was constructed in one cor- Of course, there have been parks long forgot- Street. Today Lacasse Park consists of one ner of the park, and included a ten, including a rather large one located on bench, a dedication plaque, and an old WWII clubhouse that had showers, and Maple Avenue known as Pine Grove Park. captured German anti-tank gun. an indoor shooting range on the When it was operational, the park could hold Another small park is located at the begin- lower level. A baseball diamond over one thousand cars and the pavilion hosted ning of Washington Street near the Sugar River was laid out right in front of the many top bands and other entertainment. The and is designated as a “Skateboard” park that grandstand. Tennis courts were park was also used for local businesses to hold was built a few years ago. Norman Lessard, a filled with scrap metal collected for manufactur- built along with a play area for children. employee function days. For townspeople, who local citizen, saw a need and took on the proj- ing items needed by our military. The park has Improvements over the years gave us what we did not have transportation, the Claremont ect. Today, the park is a gathering area for local been used every year on Memorial Day for have today; a park that can be used by the pub- Railroad and Lighting provided a train stop. The youths who enjoy a unique recreation area. speeches and has memorials to our local ser- lic almost every day of the year. Fourth of July Pavilion burned July 4, 1924, was rebuilt and Located at the foot of Green Mountain is vicemen and women. During the war, it had fireworks have been launched in this park. The suffered a second fire October 16, 1926, and Veteran’s Park. With plenty of parking, here is large panels erected with all the names of park can be entered from both Broad Street and was never rebuilt. The large parking lot became the location where many of the community soft- Claremont servicemen and women serving the off Chestnut Street. Sadly, the old bandstand is subdivided for housing lots. Old maps show the ball games are played. Up until a few years war effort. These panels are long gone, and long gone, along with a warming hut with a pot location of the Pavilion, and today that ground is ago, this was the home of the John Mclane- while once stored under the City Hall, but where bellied wood stove that was used to warm the the home of the old Goddard Bakery. Clark swimming pool. However, due to many they went to from there, is anyone’s guess. ice skaters years ago. Today, a new stadium For many years the public enjoyed the problems, the pool was demolished and filled in. After the Civil War in 1869, a Civil War soldier and track welcome athletes and spectators for Goodwin Community Center, and its indoor I believe that today a nice horseshoe pit can be statue was placed in Broad Street Park. He numerous types of events. swimming pool. The Broad Street center has found in this park. looks out to the south, perhaps towards a battle- Next we travel to Claremont’s largest park been closed for some time, along with the old Just off North Street is Barnes Park which is field, long since quiet. The early wooden band- that was also a gift from a local businessman. pool. However, at the end of Broad Street is a situated on land donated by Fred S. Barnes, a stand was located at the north end of the park, Moody Park composed of 325 acres, is a wood- new community center with many excellent fea- local businessman whose family was in the while today’s cement version is nearer the cen- ed park, much of it forested with large pine tures, including a new pool. Also, in the same insurance business. This park is home to a ter. For the past few years, a great Farmers trees. At the peak of it’s hill, a large clearing and area is Arrowhead Recreation Area. This is well large grandstand, built many years ago, and still Market was there, however, this has been many picnic tables provide a great view out over used by skiers and snowboard enthusiasts, used today. This park is equipped with a light- moved to a new park located near the the river valley to Mount Ascutney. This park along with serving as a venue for concerts, ing system, and now many nighttime football Santagate Bridge. Drive past Broad Street Park was a gift from William H.H. Moody to the citi- weddings, parties, and other events. during December, and it We end with another small becomes a mass of lights herald- park located on the corner of Main ing the Holiday season. My and Factory Streets by the Main research shows that since the Street Bridge. This park consists of late 1700s, this location has a real short walk and a nice view of always been public land, given to the Sugar River. the then Town of Claremont by No matter what you like to Josiah Stevens, a local business- do outdoors, no matter what the sea- man. For many years a water son, there is a Claremont park that fountain was located at the south will suit your passion. end of the park. This fountain Reprinted by permission of has been moved to the entrance SooNipi Publishing, LLC of the Mountain View Cemetery.

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Debbie Whittemore 1990 Mary Stone ’70 St. Mary Robert Lovett 147th ANNUAL Richard VanDreden Johnathan Stone Sierra Meunier 1958 Ellen Satzow Usery Elizabeth Meunier BANQUET William Cooney 1973 Michael Miller Arnold Johnson Karen Fitch Parker Rebecca Moody IfATTENDEES your name or picture is not here, you Jennie Morey Margaret Simoneau Villers David Parker missed a great banquet! Hope you can Cody Schoolcraft Nancy Stuart Wilson Benda Serbian Kangas make this June’s yearly “gathering of Terina Marash Schoolcraft David Kangas the grads.” Good food, good company. 1961 1974 What more can you ask for?! Robert Stringer 1985 Ethan Sweet Elaine Stringer Kathryn Morey Schneider Nathaniel Treadway Trudee Bacon 1970 1963 Gale Quimby Delaney 1966 LIST OF GUESTS BY CLASS 2011 Alyssa Jones 1946 Donna Leahy Cornett Bethany Klebes Sarah Delaney 1993 Grace Kennett Sally Little Newton Perry Eaton L. Barbara DeCook 2015 Larry Kennett 1988 Michael Gendell Josh Treadway 2021 Carol Morin Burr 1957 Katelyn Belair Michelle Churchill 1992 Helen Gendell Emily Treadway 2023 Susan Parry Carmella Clave Allen Bullis Donna Southwick Goodrich Daniel Croteau 2018 Linda Bullis 1948 Reggie Goodrich Mariah Davis James Aiken Raquel Madeja Richard Stathers Nancy Mark Laro Penny Davis Mercedes Allain Chelsea Melna Dolores Pertesis Stathers 1951 Stan Franklin Brittany Fitzpatrick Alexander Baker Adelyn Nelson Jeffrey Stathers William Roberts Adelyn Nelson Anissa Girard Brendan Bean 1949 Margaret Barton Roberts Mitchell Paquette Christine McElreavy Robert Bean 1990 Roger Rosinski Patricia Stowell Paquette 1983 Robert “Harry” Marshall Wayne McElreavy ‘1981 Melissa Bean Richard D. Skillen Donald Paquette 1994 Arthur Palmer Ruth Ramjit Mimi Rhines Skillen Guests Alexandra Parizo Lorraine Palmer Ursula Ramjit Hillary Walsh David Zerba Matthew Bean 2012 Maryann Pelligrino Parizo Andrew Palmer 1977 Natalie Wilson Donald Zerba Kelsey Belisle Tony Parizo 1951 2016 1968 Desiree Boisvert Hillary Pellerin Rosemary LeClair Clark Alaina Bandanza Brenda Bressell Baker Christina Boisvert Kathy Hoyt Pellerin 1989 George Clark, Jr. Sidney Bellimer Bonnnie Bourgoine Baur Robert Boisvert Mark Pellerin 1952 Heather Dombroski Diane Stearns Binnick Aidan Cahill Jacob Rider Colin Belt Donald Clarke Kathleen Kuk Bissonette Michael Cahill 1989 Tre’ Robidoux Shirley Clarke Jeff Dutton Alyson Lizotte Jessica Rider Tina West Robidoux 1953 Marilyn Blight Steven Lizotte 1980 Larissa Cahill Tyler Sawyer Linda Nolin Ahern Richard Bly Heather Goyette Callum Elyse Scott Raylene Bly Todd Callum 1993 Kathryn Rouillard Scott 1988 Michael Bourgoine Lorraine Goyette Alexander Scott Andrea Wadleigh Burke Colby Clough Tanya Simmons Gary Burke Teagan Daignault Sandi Simmons JaneBrodeur Carla Hinkley Davis Mike Simmons Charles Connors Lissa Hinkley Jerry Simmons Paula Connors Alex DeVre Glenda Simmons Betty Dixon Alyssa Ellison Nicholas Stone Sue Ellen Franklin Deanna Ellison Emilee Vivian Karen Crossman Gardner Herbert Ellison Christopher Reed Robert Wernick Geisser Meg Lizotte Mary Aldsworth Melissa Reed Meghan Wilson Lorraine Preve Cloutier Adele Palmer King Sarah Mullen Alxis Ford Arthur Fontaine Phillip King MellisaMullen Rebecca Stevens Ford 1972 Hillary Ford 1998 Claudia Fontaine Janet Hill Kolb Michael Muller Andrew Friend Larry Treinen Cynthia Landry Mellisa Muller Robert Friend 1987 Mrs. Larry Treinen Kathleen Spencer Madrigal Hayden Parker See your Courney Gallow Beverly Hanks Janelle William McGonagle Hans Schneider Richard Gallow Beverly Favreau Joyal Diane McGonagle Ryan Shattuck reservation Michael Monettta Penny Gallow Renee’ Joyal 2017 Susan Lefebvre Monetta 1971 Drew Grenier Darlene Blodgett LaPlante Anna Avery Lexie Grenier Beverly Blake Perrin William Patten forms on Orelee Dexter Perrault Timothy Berry Fleurette Tardiff Grenier 1998 Elliot Perrin Logan Bonneau Ellee Grenier 2020 Joyce Johnson Searles Donald Perrault page 19 Brenda Dagenais Ranney Vicki Kisler Bonneau 1987 Arthur Luce 1951 Braydon Burt 1948 - THE 70TH YEAR Norman Wakeman Rebecca Richardson Gregory Root Michael Callum Richard Stathers Mary Fairbanks LaBrie Kenneth Simoneau Heather Goyette Callum 1994 Delores Pertesis Stathers 1951 Pauline Gouin Woodeshick Todd Callum 1993 Nancy Landry Sirlin Jeffrey Stathers Lorraine Goyette 1954 Jerry Boisvert 1969 HEAD TABLE: Dona Greenwood Colby Clough Jane Brodeur Smith 1968 Janet Mower Eno 1962, Secretary Linda Greenwood Teagan Daignault Nellie Lindsay Stark David Eno Donna Zilch Stevens Carla Hinkley Davis 1955 Douglas LeBlanc 1963, President Stuart Stone Lissa Hinkley Charlie Dole Alex DeVre Carolyn Bowles LeBlanc 1962, Ellie Dole Robert Alex Carpia 2017 Treasurer B-H Wakeman Greenwood L. Amber Duford 2017 Maria Grenier Mary Picknell Woodman 1961, 1st Paul Greenwood Jack Fitzpatrick John Grenier V. President Anne Belden Rouillard Jazmyn Griffen Loren Howard Theodore Rouillard 1952 Richard Girard 1961, 2nd V. Chase Hussey 2015 Michelle Duplessis Howard Richard Sanders President Coby Hussey 1986 Holly Sanders Patricia Leamond Girard ‘62 Rick Hussey Daniel Howard Priscilla Hull, Rector 1956 Tracie Kisler Hussey 1990 Brandon Jarvis Patricia Barry, SHS Principal Ronald Whittemore Marion Lovett Paige Crossman Jarvis 1993 Lois Whittemore Charlene Marcotte Lovett Shawn Jarvis ‘1992 Page 199 Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

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Name Class of STONE HOUSE FORGE Spouse/Guest Class of Aluminum & Steel Welding Wire Feed, Heliarc, Stick Fabrication Please Seat Me With Class of Wrought Iron Work Pipe & Iron Hand Railings Sandblasting & Glass Beading Banquet tickets @ $25.00 each $ Delicate & Aggressive Abrasives Ed Leskiewicz 2018- 2019 Dues @ $10.00 per member $ (603) 542-5001 63 Thrasher Road (Dues must be paid if attending banquet) $ Total Fax (603) 542-5030 Claremont, NH 03743 www.stonehouseforge.com Page 20 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Claremont History A Bit of Nostalgia... In thumbing through an old paper back Red and Black from the year 1909, we found this article and want- ed to share it. If you are of the older SMOKEHOUSE vintage, you will recognize some of ARTISANAL SMOKED MEATS & CHEESES these names. - Since 1912 -

Claremont Retains the State Championship of High Schools.

At the N. H. I. A. A. meet in Concord May 22, Stevens, for the fourth consecutive year, Do you have memorabilia that won the state championship of high schools. Small Engine Repairs Most Makes & Models Owing to the generosity of the scholars and needs a new home? Echo Total Chains businessmen of the town, the school was Jonsered Mowers Oregon Columbia able to send six men to the meet, R. Osgood, We are always looking to increase and replace the M. Osgood, Sheldon, Foster, Officer and GB Bar & Chains Billy Goat yearbooks we have given or mailed to anyone who has Bear Cat Currier. R. Osgood broke the only record Todd Rivard an interest in a particular year. We accommodate Troy-Bilt lowered at the meet, clipping 2 seconds from Case Hill Road the state record of 10 minutes, 45 seconds, requests if we have more than one book of a given year. Claremont, NH 03743 Tel: (603) 542-8801 set by him last year in the 2 Mile Run. The suggested donation for an edition is $25. The cost to Stevens won points as follows: R. mail a book is $5 so you can see there is not a huge profit Osgood, 1st, 2 Mile Run; 2nd 1 Mile Run; M. being made, but the excess is put into the general fund Stevens High School Osgood, 2nd, 200 Yard Hurdles; Sheldon, for on-going expenses. Built from a gift from Paran Stevens. 3rd, 440 Yard Dash; Relay Team, R. Osgood, There are many articles that have been donated SHS opened in 1868. Foster, Currier and Sheldon, 1st. through the years - sweaters, rings, cups, uniforms, Mascot Cardinal The score by schools was: Brewster scrapbooks, old pictures and the like. We try to showcase Colors Red and Black Yearbook "The Red and Black" Academy 44; Tilton Seminary 23; Stevens as many as possible at the office and in the trophy case High 17; Concord High 15: Manchester High Fight Song "Glory to Stevens" sung to at the high school. So, keep them coming. 12; Richards High 9; Nashua High 3; "Glory to Dartmouth" Pittsfield High 1; Franklin High 1. "The Alumni Song" words and music by Evelyn Miles Paskevich '35

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American Legion Post 29 119 Broad Street, Claremont, New Hampshire Sends their best wishes to the Stevens High School Alumni Association for a successful reunion and our thanks to the Alumni who have served in the Armed Forces of our Nation. Page 219 Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh

For The Continued Support of the Following The Stevens High School Alumni Business Sponsors Association thanks the following for American Legion Post 29 making the 147th consecutive reunion APC Paper Group weekend a success. Arrowhead Recreation Area Asetex Tire and Auto Douglas and Carolyn LeBlanc Buckley & Zopf Attorneys at Law Beverly Janelle Casella Steve Smith – WCNL/Emcee Century 21 Highview Realty CCTV/Keith Druhl Claremont Opera House Claremont Fire Department Claremont Savings Bank Claremont Middle School Band Claremont Family Dentistry - Leo T. Abbott DDS Claremont Police Department Crown Point Cabinetry Claremont Savings Bank – Parking for Band Golden Cross Ambulance Service Formations Claremont Senior Center Country Kitchen Catering - Pat and Lisa Tremblay Clark Mortenson Agency, Inc Custodial Staff - Albie Derosiers, Dale Bunnell, Coldwell Banker Homes Unlimited Cliff Blair, John Bonneville Country Kitchen Restaurant and Catering Bob and Elaine Stringer Doolittle’s Print Serve, Inc. Bill Binder Eagle Times Richard and Pat Girard Debbie Bond EssCor Electronics Janet Eno e-Ticker News Lee Hoyt Collins Fireside Beverage - Ross and Buffy Girard Paul Couture Imperial Buffet David Hale Ink Factory Clothing Co. Alyse Crossman Joe’s Family Car Care Stringer Funeral Homes, Inc. Denise and Tom Liveston Julie’s Icare & Claremont Crematorium Mary Woodman Kiwanis Club of Claremont Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce Michael D. Stringer Parade Judges Stevens High School Band Golden Cross Ambulance, Inc Ph: (603) 543-3146 Fax: (603) 542-9223 Stevens High School A cappella Choir Horizon Financial Services Email: Katja Klyensteuber – SHS Choir Director Hubert’s Family Outfitters 146 Broad Street Osgood Welding Lake Sunapee Bank/Division of Bar Harbor Bank & Claremont, NH 03743 Nick Koloski - Time-Out Americana Grill Trust Priscilla Hull/Rector Methodist Church LaValley’s Building Supply Stephen Fitch - Parade photos Leahy Denault Connair & Hodgman LLP The Tavern on the Square - Parade Fund Raiser NH Community Federal Credit Union Parade Committee: Dick Girard, Karen NIMMA/National Institute of Modern Martial Arts North Country Smokehouse Ross & Buffy Girard Broussard Allard, Dale Girard Jr., Ray Bernard, ASCUTNEY, VERMONT Pleasant St Restaurant & Lounge OWNERS Ross Girard, Mark Girard, Cam Williams, Heather Girard and Todd Girard The Insurance Center (802) 674-6417 Putnam’s Colonial Florist fi[email protected] Cars & Drivers: Garret Girard, Annisa Girard, Jerry Moore, Jim Boisclair, Steve Lizotte, Roger Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza 113 Running Bear Trail Reed Trucking Services Inc Ascutney, VT 05030 Hamel, Pat Girard, Buffy Girard and Ron Whittemore Revered Painting Richard Girard - NHMS Tram Revolution Cantina Thomas Blanchette - N.H. Motor Speedway Running Bear Camping Area Sullivan County ATV Club - Steve Wilkie and Staff Stone House Forge Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department Stringer Funeral Homes Women of the Moose - Luncheon & Claremont Crematorium Parade Float Cash Prize Sponsors And Winners Town & Country Realty Associates Valley Regional Healthcare Tel: (603) 542-5114 Fax: (603) 543-1570 The Insurance Center 1983 Golden Cross Ambulance Service 1978 Wayne McCutcheon Associates LaValley’s Building Supply, Inc. 1993 To Dick Girard for chairing the 1/20 Buckley & Zopf Gateway Motors WRJ, Vt 1968 club/another sellout Attorneys at Law Stringer Funeral Homes & Crematorium 1998 To The Alumni Membership For Their 233 Broad St., P.O. Box 1485 To Bob Stringer and Heather Girard for Continued Donations To Support The Claremont, NH 03743 chairing the annual xmas Poinsettia fund Parade! Michael A. Fuerst [email protected] raiser and to all those who bought plants. To All Those Mentioned And To Those Behind Anthony F. DiPadova [email protected] It was another banner success! The Scenes – A Big, Big Thank You!! Page 22 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh SHS ALUMNI Carmela Clave Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Tyler Sawyer The Duncan Littlefield Music Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP NEWS Brittany Fitzpatrick Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Dennis Prudhomme Scholarship FROM JUNE 2018 Mariah Davis Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Class of 1965 Anonymous Donor Cash Award 53rd Anniversary for Daniel Croteau Class of 1950 Memorial Scholarship Kelsey Belisle The Paul H. Magoon H.M. Memorial Scholarship Katelyn Belair Dennis Prudhomme Scholarship distribution of Scholarships Class of 1951 Beryl McLin Garneau Mem. Scholarship The Class of 1965 Anonymous Cash Award Christine McElreavy 1962 Anonymous Donor Scholarship Colby Clough SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship You can understand how excited we were to be able to have Ruth Ramjit 1962 Anonymous Donor Scholarship Brandon Jarvis SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship assisted this new group of scholars. This year we were fortu- Natalie Wilson Raquel Madeja SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship nate enough to award $108,900 to 35 graduates of the Class of Class of 1954 in Memory of Beverly Bonneville Michaud Hillary Pellerin SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship 2018, plus 34 post-secondary students from the classes of Tre’ Robidoux SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship 2011, 2015, 2016, and 2017. To apply for scholarships, seniors begin with filling out an Class of 2016 Emily Vivian SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship application which includes their need, financial status, high Alaina Bandanza Rotary Club Jeff Patten Memorial Scholarship Alyssa Ellison Guy D.C. Wilson Scholarship school achievements, class standing, a short biography of their Alyson Lizotte Rosinski Family Memorial Scholarship Meghan Wilson Frederick W. Carr Scholarship four years and reason for applying, recommendations and any Colin Belt Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Alexander Baker Class of 1935 Scholarship other pertinent information that they may deem reason for qual- Hans Schneider Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Teagan Daignault SHS Class of 1937 Scholarship ification. Hayden Parker Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Desiree Boisvert Class of 1945 Memorial Scholarship Second, third and fourth year college students are also wel- Ryan Shattuck Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Nicholas Stone Albert D. & Helen Farrington Leahy Scholarship come to apply for the scholarships that have been determined Sarah Mullen SHS Alumni Scholarship SHS Alumni Assn. Memorial Scholarship by the donor to be used by students in their sophomore, junior Sydney Bellimer Rosinski Family Memorial Scholarship Adelyn Nelson Dorothy Judd Goodhue Memorial Scholarship and senior college years. There are a number of specific schol- The Paran Stevens Music Cash Award arships available to them. The criteria states that a letter of Class of 2017 Drew Grenier Marie McCarthy Grenier Scholarship intent and need be sent to the alumni office prior to April 15 of Burt Braydon Class of 1945 Scholarship Grace Kennett Walter S. Paskevich Music Scholarship any given year. The student must also include a short biography Coby Hussey Class of 1981 Scholarship Jacob Rider Milford Osgood Memorial Scholarship of their accomplishments and highlights of their college experi- L. Amber Duford Class of 1961 Scholarship Mercedes Allain Class of 1958 Memorial Scholarship ence, a recommendation from one of their instructors, and a Jazmyn Griffin Class of 1961 Scholarship SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship transcript for the first semester of their current classes. Michael Callum Rosinski Family Memorial Scholarship Alyssa Jones Class of 1964 Memorial Scholarship The selection process is then put into the hands of the Jack Fitzpatrick Rosinski Family Memorial Scholarship James Aiken Donald James Rollins Class of 1972 Award Scholarship Committee who work many hours; sometimes well Marion Lovett Rosinski Family Memorial Scholarship The Mike Brousseau Scholarship into the night, trying to match the scholarship guidelines of the Michael Miller Joseph Rosinski Memorial Family Scholarship Chelsea Melina parameters set by the donors to the student applying. The funds for these scholarships come from donations and gifts. & Piwowar-Bichaz Family Scholarship The Bud and Bucky Tucker Memorial Scholarship That money is invested and only the interest on the investment Robert Alex Carpia Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Lexie Genier is available to support the scholarships. We are extremely for- Timothy Berry Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Samuel E. Heller Family Memorial Scholarship tunate to have a wise investment team and a dedicated scholar- Cody Schoolcraft Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Loren Howard ship committee. Logan Bonneau SHS Alumni Memorial Fund Samuel E. Heller Family Memorial Scholarship Sierra Meunier SHS Alumni Memorial Fund Andrew Friend The Robert Hughes Scholarship Fund The Newest Group Of Alumni Members And Most Recent Rebecca Moody SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship Alex DeVre The Robert B. Averill Scholarship Scholarship Recipients Selected By The SHS Alumni Jenney Morey SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship Courtney Gallow Association Scholarship Committee: Ethan Sweet SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship The Magoon-Paquette Scholarship Fund Nathaniel Treadway Elysse Scott “Queeney” Quimby Scholarship Fund Class of 2011 SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship Alexis Ford “Queeney” Quimby Scholarship Fund Bethany Klebes Class of 1961 Scholarship Aiden Cahill Steve Doody Memorial Fund GRADUATING SENIORS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Mitchell Paquette Class of 1962 Anonymous Donor Award Class of 2015 Teagan Daignault Alexandra Parizo Class of 1962 Anonymous Donor Award Anissa Girard Currier Perpetual Memorial Fund Barbara G. Richards Business Scholarship Award Taya Simmons Class of 1962 Anonymous Donor Award Brendan Bean Raymond Wing Memorial Scholarship

CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS – CHECK THIS OUT HOP ABOARD THE “NO WORK REQUIRED” FLOAT There are scholarships available to 2nd, 3rd. and 4th year students as well as post college graduates. The criteria is that a letter of intent and need be sent If your class has no float and you want to take part in the to the alumni office prior to April 15 of any given year. Applicants must also parade, gather your classmates or come join others in boarding include a short biography of their accomplishments, a recommendation from one of their instructors, and a transcript for the first semester of their current the "no particular year" transport. Alumni will provide a ride classes. for you, perhaps a wagon, car or truck marked ANY MEM- Please fill out the cover letter and send with the above indicated documents. BER BOARD HERE, so look for it near Stringer Funeral This form can be found on the Alumni website. SHS Alumni Association • PO Box 710 • Claremont NH 03743 Home and wave to the crowd as you ride the parade route from Attn: Carolyn LeBlanc a different perch. It's a guaranteed great time. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Page 23 s Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter – Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Support YOURSupport Alumni! Clip­and­Send­to: STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALUMNI MEMORABILIA 24­Opera­House­Square,­Box­29­•­Claremont,­NH­03743 Order Form ­­­­­­­­­Name______Class­_____ Qty. Price/ea. Postage Total ­­­­­­­­­Name______Class­_____­­­­­­­­­ NEW! SHS Alumni ­­­­­­­­­Address______Recipe ______r Book $15 $5 If­new­name­or­address­check­here­­­ Volume II - 350 Members’ Favorites Contributions Black mid-weight lined Jacket ­­­­­­­­­­­­­2019­dues­@­$10­ ______Red fleece lining, embossed Alumni Logo left front $75 $7 100% polyester, washable, all sizes ­­­­­­­­­­­­­General­Fund­ ______­­­­­­­­­­­­­Fund­for­Future­Generations­ ______T-Shirts, Red (black available as special order) $12 $4 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Parade­Fund­Tickets­@­$5­each­ ______Med______Lg______X Lg______XX Lg______­­­­­­­­­­­­­NEW­CMS/SHS­Band­Fund ______­­­­­­­­­­­­­ TOTAL­______Old Yearbooks ______Year $35 $7 (These are Collectors’ Items) donation CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS 8 oz. Coffee Mugs - New black cups with $10 $4 red cardinal design SHS Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund ______Bud and Bucky Tucker Scholarship ______Jeffrey A. Patten Scholarship ______Magoon/Paquette Scholarship ______Cardinal Red Sweatshirts w/Alumni Logo Guy K.C. Wilson Scholarship ______Samuel E. Heller Family Steve Doody Scholarship ______Memorial Scholarship ______Sm____ Med____ Lg____ X Lg____XX Lg____ $30 $7 Milford Osgood Scholarship ______Frederick W. Carr Scholarship ______Black available as special order Robert B. Averill Scholarship ______Dorothy Judd Goodhue Memorial ______All T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are on display at the Class of 1935 Vo-Tech Scholarship ______Albert D. and Helen F. Leahy Fund ______Ink Factory and can be ordered thru them if we Class of 1937 Scholarship ______Olney "Queenie" Quimby Scholarship ______don’t have available. Class of 1944 Scholarship ______Donald Rollins Memorial Scholarship ______Class of 1945 Scholarship ______Marie McCarthy Grenier Mem. Scholarship ______Order TOTAL______Class of 1950 Scholarship ______Wayne Carter Photography Scholarship ______Class of 1951 Scholarship ______Denis Prudhomme Memorial Scholarship ______Class of 1958 Scholarship ______Michael Brousseau Scholarship Fund ______Mail­to: Stevens High School Alumni Association Class of 1961 Scholarship ______Duncan Littlefield Music Fund ______50 West Pleasant St., Claremont, NH 03743 Class of 1964 Scholarship ______Paran Stevens Music Fund ______Walter S. Paskevich Scholarship ______

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Alumni Day is June 8, 2019 Banquet Reservation Form - see page 19

Weekend Events Looking for something for the kids to do before and after the parade? Take them to Broad The Stevens High School Alumni Street Park for a ride on the train. Bob, Tommy and Friends will be waiting to help the young- sters board the train for a ride around the park. Association’s Mission is... Want to catch a ride in the parade? Contact Parade Chairman, Dick Girard at 543-6398 and let him know...... to keep an informed and active membership proud of its heritage. Claremont Historical Museum has special Alumni Day hours and exhibits honoring Stevens & .....to hold an annual meeting as set forth by the first Saint Mary alumni at 26 Mulberry Street, Saturday, from 10 am to 3 pm after the parade. It’s graduating class of 1871. stuffed full of memorabilia from early Claremont and of course artifacts and articles of interest .....to keep active the membership by holding a yearly from Stevens and St. Mary’s High Schools and from the city’s grammar schools as well. See for yourself. Admission is FREE! celebration in June to socialize and reminisce of our life at Stevens, both then and now. Hungry after the parade? Hungry after the parade? Need refreshment? .....to continue the friendships, good will, and cama- Join us at the annual business meeting and luncheon at the Stevens High School Cafeteria. raderie within each class. It's catered by the Ladies of the Moose and, at $4.00, it's the best bargain in town! .....to continue the tradition of an alumni day parade. Alumni dues remain at $10. Your dues help keep the organization running. It is so important .....to keep the membership informed through an annual that you take a part. There is a convenient mail-in clip on the inside registration segment of this newsletter. newsletter...... to be a support group when called upon by the administration, staff, and students at Stevens High School. We hope you will buy the four PARADE For Parade Rules, call Dick Girard at .....to assist, through the established scholarship funds, FUND RAISER TICKETS included in the newsletter. 603-543-6398 and remember your float graduating seniors in their quest for The proceeds from the sale of these tickets MUST be registered! (See page 11) pay for the bands and other parade expenses only. further education.