Who Will Be Our Flag Bearers?

Magazine The Chelmsford High School Alumni Association

Who will be our flag bearers?

Volume XXV Number 3, Fall 2014 CHS Alumni Association Board Of Directors Editor's Note President m M Terry McSheehy Kris Pisarik '(77) Vice President Thomas Curran Treasurer When CHSAA arrives Elisa Ouellette at its crossroads, Clerk who will be our Nancy Hughes flag bearers? Recording Secretary Jeffrey Gallant When I found out about Executive Director George Simonian’s Board Members Jessica Del Llano new flag, bearing the logo of our Maura Devaney association, I thought it might George Dixon Dennis Hunt make a nice cover shot for the fall Carol Pilat issue. He, of course, dismissed the Cynthia Sandholm notion initially. He said no one George Simonian (Executive Director) Al Thomas would care what he’s flying below the American flag in his front yard. The Lion’s Pride Magazine is published by the But as our conversation transitioned Chelmsford High School to the topic of the future of this CHSAA’s key players are working Alumni Association organization – and how concerned (CHSAA) on it. But they need your help. three times per year in we both are about that -- it struck February, June & October. me that it was the perfect photo. As Simonian sees it, the CHSAA After all, he’s been the proud and Newsmagazine Staff is like “growing an oak tree without tireless flag bearer of the CHSAA roots.” The organization has Editor-in-Chief since its inception. survived for 26 years now strictly on Kris Pisarik dues. But as members die and not Staff Writers Perish the thought, but when the enough new ones join, that base is Debora Haywood time comes that he needs or wants Sandra Taylor diminishing. “We need funding to to move on or can’t handle the stabilize the organization,” he said Class News Editor myriad tasks he so deftly juggles bluntly. Nancy Williams now, shall that flag – and our Special Features & Articles association – be left twisting in the The original capital fundraising wind? goal launched several years ago was Charles Caliri $5 million, with an eye toward a Jeffrey Gallant “That’s an excellent question, and Nancy Hughes paid executive director, endowing Scott Moreau one with no easy answer,” Bob the scholarship fund and the Christy Whittlesey Pariseau, a Hall of Famer and organization, and building an Copy Editor former vice president and board Alumni Hall on CHS grounds. Lynne McSheehy member of the association, replied when I broached it in September. “The idea was, if you build it, they Advertising Manager Mary St. Hilaire will come,” related Hall-of-Famer As I examined the picture before Tom Curran, Class of ’78. “But the Photographer emailing them to the printer, I Tony Swierzbin goal has changed,” partly because of found it a bit fitting, if scary, that the economic collapse several years Class Agent Liaison we had lowered the flag to half-staff ago. Jeffrey Gallant so that Simonian could fully display Circulation Manager it for my camera on a windless day. Curran, the Board's vice-president Dan Looney Sure, I helped him raise it back who is spearheading a grassroots Copley Business Forms up when we were done. But if I’m fundraising effort, said the new Design & Print Production being honest, there is much to be goal is to come up with $1 million Paul Favreau done to also get the organization Red Mill Graphics, Inc. back at full staff. And some of the Continued on next page...

2 Volume XXV Number 3 Fall 2014

Table of Contents 5 ...... President’s Message by Terry McSheehy

6-7 �� Principal’s Report by Charles Caliri

8-12 �� Profiles Student Profile: Class of 2015 Officers Alumni Profile: Eva Clark Morin & Ruth Clark Wilson

13-15 �� Fine & Performing Arts by Christina Whittlesey 16 ��Membership Updates

17-26 ��Scholarship Awards Night

27 ...... Athletics Department Scott Moreau

31-53 �� Class News! The latest information from your Class Agents, Deadlines, Forms & Article submission info

54 ...... Membership Application Moving? New Address? Let us Know!

55 �� Announcements Upcoming Events & In Memoriam

Cover Photo by Kris Pisarik

3 Editor's Note Continued... to endow the association and be able A lot of people wonder what we do, “We need to become entrenched as a to pay a full-time director to “do said Pariseau. “They know about the go-to resource,” Pariseau said. what he (Simonian) does.” Once the Lions Pride, the Hall of Fame, and the organization is on a solid footing, scholarships, but no one really knows Enter Hall of Famers Dennis Hunt, a “somewhere down the road we can what goes into doing it, so we came up retired Mass. Science Teacher of the look at a building.” with this idea to get a presence in the Year, and Selectman George Dixon. high school,” he said. Because right While Dixon is out beating the bushes But the important thing right now, now, people don’t know “what we offer looking into grant opportunities said Curran, is making sure the for the greater good.” for making the CHSAA a relevant CHSAA sustains and expands on resource in the career center, Hunt is what it’s doing, and that means Pariseau said the effort to get that working on what he calls the SHARE funding a future director. message across needs to begin “with program (Students Hearing Alumni kids and parents.” Relate Experiences). Curran said golf tourneys, road races, speaking to the community – and that Terry McSheehy, longtime CHSAA Once a data base is established, links means all of us -- about “all the good president, agrees. to valuable alumni resources can stuff ” the CHSAA does is where the be posted on the alumni website, fundraising has to start. And if enough “We need to give them an understanding of why we as an alumni chsalumni.org, Hunt said. Students smaller donations begin to add up, can communicate with alumni about some alumni or community members association are important, and why it’s important that we are strong,” “what they do, where they are today with more ample checkbooks might be and how they got there.” more willing to write that big check. McSheehy said. McSheehy said the organization will Hunt said the SHARE program will That “good stuff ” includes not not only be for present students, but only inducting nine new deserving continue to have a presence during graduates as well. members into the CHSAA Hall of Senior Week to try to show potential members what we’re about. Fame each March, it also awards “We would be excited and happy thousands of dollars in scholarships If the capital fundraising goes well, to share our stories so that you can to deserving CHS seniors and post- he said, every graduating senior will learn from our success and make your graduates each May. To date, more automatically become a member journey down the career path a little than $650,000 has been awarded, said without having to worry about dues, more certain and rewarding,” Hunt Simonian. That’s 1,275 checks written and they could receive the Lion’s Pride said. over 24 years from an endowment magazine or online. fund that at the end of August stood In addition to the extensive CHS at $1,384,610. Another way the CHSAA is trying alumni database the association to bridge the gap is by having two hopes to build, “we will be featuring “We want this thing to continue,” student members on its board of alumni presentations in the career said Simonian, adding that he wants directors. center focusing on the alumni area of the association to do even more. “We expertise with informative handouts should be assisting with reunions. And the effort to show students and opportunities for questions to be Some classes don’t get reunions, the real tangible benefits of the answered.” because it’s a chore. But it’s something organization in more practical terms that should happen. So to grow, plus is by building a mentorship program In the end, “it’s doing something do what we said, we’ve got to put through the CHS career center. for people,” Simonian said of the some roots under this tree. And that’s CHSAA’s mission. “Wherever I go money.” “We need to get alums in there, in a people come up to me and tell me database and put alums in touch with they went to CHS (and how great The other roots that need watering students and parents” to help students it was). They want to know how I’m is a push to get younger members decide on majors, colleges, careers, said involved and invested in the doing. It’s nice. It makes you feel Pariseau. “It would give kids access to good.” organization’s future. Part of that will the “pros” and help them “have a more mean “digitizing” things like the Lion’s personal visit to college with alums’ And that, he said, is why the CHSAA n Pride, since most young people get all knowledge from those schools.” wants to continue to give back. their news and communications online these days, said Pariseau.

4 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association m President's Message M b Terry McSheehy ('64) Mission Statement The Chelmsford High School Alumni Association is an independent organization committed to promoting fellowship with and among alumni and future graduates. The Association, recognizing the rich legacy and the excellence in education of the Chelmsford Public Schools, is a committed partner with Chelmsford High School.

The Association seeks to offer programs and services to Chelmsford High School alumni and to foster support for the Chelmsford High School community by promoting alumni interest, engaging alumni to Happy Thanksgiving. I know that While it does not have all of the contribute their expertise, encouraging this is a bit early but I am not sure bells and whistles I had originally alumni and community involvement in student programs and services, if we will be published and to you envisioned, every day it gets more and providing social, business and by Halloween. user friendly and informative for our charitable opportunities. members. Please take a moment to I am again asking all members check it out at CHSalumni.org. Vision Statement and any non-members who read The vision is to create a passion for this to tell us at the CHSAA I want to thank George “Bucko” the Chelmsford High School Alumni how we can better serve you. We Dixon and Dennis Hunt for their Association that will inspire loyalty and are seeing a disturbing lack of agreeing to take the concept so commitment to the organization, and renewals from our membership clearly and wonderfully developed permit alumni to see their involvement and are trying to understand why. by Bob Pariseau and turn it into as meaningful and exhilarating through: If we could retain only 50% of a reality. The concept is one for a those who drop out we could raise mentoring program resident in the 1. Developing the Chelmsford High our membership significantly and career center of the High School. School Alumni Association as a make for a much more solvent and Also I want to thank Charlie Caliri, financially self-sufficient, cohesive, and energetic organization within the viable organization. So please let us Principal, and Cindy Acheson, Chelmsford community; know. You can contact any member head of the Career Center for of the Board of Directors or send their embracing of the concept 2. Cultivation of students at an e-mail to George Simonian or enthusiastically. This cooperation Chelmsford High School to ensure participation in the Alumni me. Your help in this matter will between CHS and the CHSAA Association following graduation; be greatly appreciated. My e-mail is what makes us such a strong address is terry.mcsheehy@comcast. organization. 3. Providing opportunities for the net assembly of its members for the Happy Thanksgiving and Merry exchange of ideas and opportunities, I want to thank Jessica Del Llano Christmas to everyone, and I wish and for the fostering of camaraderie; for her efforts with regard to the you all a very happy and Prosperous n 4. Establishing an accessible place Web site. Jessica has worked very New Year. for its members to assemble and as hard to coordinate this and has a repository of historic memorabilia created a very nice looking site. and records to house the offices of the Alumni Association.

5 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association m Principal's Report M Charles Caliri ('90) The other day I went over to thinking about the opportunities that Andover High School to see a guest they are given. In most instances, speaker. The Principal at Andover they just take it for granted. In started the same year that I did, and this day and age, teenagers tend we’ve had a number of conversations to feel as though they are entitled about our transitions into the roles to things before they work to earn and the challenges and benefits of them. This then leads to the cycle being in large schools. In consult of blaming others instead of taking with our collective community responsibility. What resonated groups, we both had been looking for with me about this piece is that in speakers to talk to our students about Chelmsford, whether it be from the healthy decision-making. Over the parents, the teachers, the students, past few years, CHS has brought in the community, or the traditions a number of speakers who were all that are present in the school, kids former athletes, and had challenges in Chelmsford, unlike others I’ve with addiction and have reformed worked with really have a great deal their lives largely due to some of Courtesy the LowellPhoto Sun of thanks and appreciation for what individual perseverance and huge they have and where they are. I levels of support from friends, family, messages that he’s learned through wanted to share a few more things and their community. Each speaker his life overcoming his share of that we are grateful for as we start has had a powerful story to tell our obstacles. I was listening from the this next school year. students, but the feedback we had perspective of a Chelmsford High received from our students, especially School student, trying to hear if his • in June of 2014, we celebrated our upperclassmen, was that they message would meet the needs of our the careers of eleven of our were ready for a change. They were kids. Among the many things he faculty members and the indelible tired of hearing all the “don’ts” that shared, there were two that stood out contributions they made to go with these kinds of presentations for me and potentially for our kids Chelmsford High School during – don’t drink, don’t do drugs, don’t at CHS. First, was about wishing their careers. Some had been with drink and drive, don’t leave your for kids, and all of us really, to live in the district nearly 40 years, and had friends behind. The messages are the now and enjoy the journey. As impacted thousands of students. We all important, but it was clear that students, teachers, and parents, we truly appreciated their dedication, the kids wanted to hear something a always seem to be focusing on the commitment, and Chelmsford Pride. little different. future. Whether it’s thinking about I wanted to share my personal thanks when I’ll get my license, or when to Carl Rondina, Andrew Pasquale, So, here I am in the auditorium I graduate from college, or when I and Jeff Doherty for the wisdom at Andover, and I’m introduced to buy my first house, or when my kid and support they provided to me as I the speaker. He and I are talking starts sleeping through the night, or returned home. for a little while when the normal when I retire, we sometimes forget small talk of travel and the results to appreciate the journey we’re • even though the summer was of Monday night’s football game, on. The second piece that stuck short, we were super busy – installing gets interrupted as the students with me was about gratitude. He new doors in the career center; start to walk in. The speaker shared his own personal story about installing seven new projectors and introduces himself to the kids as health challenges that he’s had, and interactive white boards, multiple they arrive, and then gets called to how grateful he was just to have class sets of iPads and laptops, and the stage. His message, or shall I say “hands….and feet…..and ears…. multiple new wireless access points; messages were quite powerful. He and a chance to be here.” High- installing new valves and controls for clearly connected with the students schoolers, and teenagers in general, with stories of his life and positive tend to float through school without Continued on next page...

6 Principal's Report Continued... the new heating system; the installation of a new Black Box Theatre in what used to be the Lecture Hall on the main floor; removing the wall-mounted televisions from the 1980s; and painting the rest of the interior doors with CHS colors.

• Special thanks to Marty Peal (CHS Class of ’99), of Marty’s Landscaping, for taking the time to beautify the Bernie & Jim Gilet grounds as you enter the building. The building has never Class of ‘79 Class of ’82 looked so welcoming.

• CHS had 11 students recognized as NMSQT JOHN G. HARRINGTON 978-256-2711 commended scholars this year; five of whom were also PRESIDENT 978-256-8706 fax recognized as semi-finalists in this competition making them eligible for scholastic awards of up to $5,000. HARRINGTON • CHS was named to Newsweek’s Top US High Schools for 2014. This is the second time we’ve been on their list WINE & LIQUORS in as many years. A few years ago we were 774th out of 10 Summer St., Chelmsford, MA 01824 2000. This year, only 500 schools made the list – we were GIFT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER 246th. Go Lions! Class of “64” John G. Harrington • CHS maintained its rating by the Commonwealth Linda Lessard Harrington of Massachusetts as a Level 1 school. Based on our overall achievement on MCAS, our ability to reduce the proficiency gap, our high graduation rate, and our low drop out rate, we have been rated by the in the top quartile of public high schools. We’re grateful for our faculty and DENISE MARCAURELLE '76 staff, students, and families and their commitment to our n success...... If you are planning a reunion for your class, please email us [email protected] to let us know! ......

7 CHS Student Profile By Debbie Haywood ‘74 Class Officers 2015

be very helpful when adjusting to college life.” Shannon also stated, “Our class has really come together and we are all set for a successful, great senior year.” Shannon plans to attend a four-year college.

Ryan Loftus holds the office of vice president. Ryan is the son of John Loftus and Ann (McManus ’80) Loftus. Ryan is a very active member of the CHS community. In addition to his duties as vice president, he founded the CHS Badminton Club, has been a class representative for four years, a member of the Thomas Jefferson Club and has served as a Zachary Davidson (Treasurer), Mrs. Elizabeth (Avila) Loiselle, '74 (Advisor), Kristina Gorski freshmen mentor for the past two (Secretary), Shannon Nagle (President), Ryan Loftus (Vice President), Mr. Craig Vitale, '03 (Advisor) years. Ryan is a member of the tennis and ice hockey teams and The school year at Chelmsford High very busy young lady. In addition to plays in the Chelmsford Youth School is up and in full swing, in being class president, she is a three- Basketball program. Academically, he part due to the hard work of the sport athlete (volleyball, ice hockey challenges himself in the classroom class advisors and class officers of and softball), a member of both the as well. He is a member of both the Class of 2015. The class is led National Honor and Spanish Honor the National Honor and Spanish by dedicated and enthusiastic class Societies, class representative for Honor Societies and is the recipient advisors, Mrs. Elizabeth (Avila) all four years and was selected to of the St. Michael’s College Book Loiselle ’74 and Craig Vitale ‘03. be a freshman mentor. Shannon is Award, which is presented to the It is interesting to note that both a very active community member, top 10 in the class. Ryan is also an advisors are CHS graduates, so they volunteering for a wide variety of accomplished musician and artist. are well versed in the traditions of programs, including St. Mary’s Youth He is a member of the award- CHS. Being an advisor involves Ministry programs, Summerfest, winning CHS Orchestra and was many, many hours of hard work. As Table of Plenty, 24-Hour Relay and recognized with a first-place finish in a former class advisor to three classes, coaching in the Chelmsford Youth Chelmsford’s Fourth of July Student including Craig’s class, I will say it Basketball League. Shannon has Art Show. He spends many hours is also one of the most rewarding enjoyed her four years at Chelmsford volunteering at such events as Free experiences I have had as an educator. High School. When I asked her if to Breathe Lung Cancer Race, Camp Now let’s meet the class leaders. she felt like she was prepared to go Paul Haunt for a Cure, Run for on to college, she answered, “I feel Ryan’s Cup and Family Promise. It The class president is Shannon like CHS has taught me how to be is hard to believe that he would have Nagle, daughter of Sean and Mary part of a community. It has taught any more time, but he also works Ellen (McManus) Nagle. Her me how to work with many different part time. He works as a landscaper parents are both graduates of the personalities and interests. This will and as a Town of Chelmsford CHS Class of 1983. Shannon is a Continued on next page...

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Election worker. Ryan echoes his cousin Shannon, in saying that the Class of 2015 is an amazing group. When asked his favorite part of CHS, he stated, “All of the kids, especially how PLANNING A involved the Class of 2015 is with a variety of activities and accomplishments. The class brings such a positive atmosphere to CHS, both in the classroom and at all the events.” Ryan plans to attend a four-year college upon graduation. REUNION? The class secretary is another amazing individual. Kristina Gorski, daughter of David and Kim Gorski, is the class secretary. She is also very involved in life at CHS. In addition to serving as secretary, she is a class representative, member of the Interact Community Service Club, member of the National Honor Society and is a very active community volunteer. Some of her volunteer experience includes Friends of Music monthly can and bottle drive, House of Hope, Chelmsford Food Pantry, 24-Hour Relay, many activities at St. Mary’s Parish, Lowell Humane Society and at the Chelmsford Senior Center. Outside of school, Kristina is a very active dancer. She was recently honored as a 15-year dancer with Dance New England. She is trained in Irish Step, ballet, pointe, contemporary and modern dance. Kristina plans to attend college down South and major in education. When asked about what she likes best about Chelmsford High School, she answered, “Definitely the outstanding school spirit. The Class of 2015 is just awesome and pulls everyone LET US KNOW! together!”

The fourth class officer is the treasurer, Zachary Davidson. Email your news directly to the Class News Editor He is the son of Randi and Scott Davidson. He is active Nancy Williams at [email protected] in and out of CHS. He is a member of the yearbook staff, International Relations Club and DECA. He has volunteered Nancy Williams, CHSAA Alumni Office, at a variety of events, including the 24-Hour Relay, South Row Elementary School and Central Congregational Church. 200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, MA 01863 Zach is an active Boy Scout, serving as Senior Patrol Leader and was awarded the John Carson Memorial Campership program. Zach is planning a gap year next year and will be spending it as a volunteer with City Year, which is part of the Americorps program. He is planning on working in Boston with kids at risk. The following year he plans to go on to The Zeus Building 227 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford college and then medical school. When asked what his favorite Dr. William S. Zouzas (Class of ‘75) memory of CHS is he answered, “The Junior Cotillion! I Dr. Tanya S. Zouzas (Class of ‘85) especially liked how everyone came together, decided on the Atty. Christian S. Zouzas (Class of ‘79) Samuel W. Zouzas, Broker (Class of ‘53) theme and then we pulled it off. Walking in that night was Dacey S. Zouzas, Sales Consultant (Class of ‘81) amazing! I kept thinking we, along with a dedicated group of TV Host & Producer of Dacey's Divas www.divas.us parents, did all this! It was incredible.” For Medical Call 978-250-0032 For Legal Call 978-256-4776 Now that you have met this remarkable group of students, I For Real Estate Call 978-808-7798 am sure you join me in wishing them nothing but success, not You Have Questions, We Have Answers!!! only this year but in life after Chelmsford High School. Best n Wishes Class of 2015!

9 CHS Alumni Profile By Sandie Johnson Taylor (’69) Eva Clark Morin (’33) & Ruth Clark Wilson (’32)

L to R: Ruth Wilson and Eva Morin

on the other, Ruth and Eva have set of twins in the country, making Twin Centenarians: lived through most of the twentieth them possible candidates to be century on into the twenty-first. To entered into the Guinness Book of Candidates for the be more specific, they have lived World Records. through seventeen presidential Guinness Book of administrations from Woodrow So how is it that when asked about Wilson to Barack Obama, through her life, Ruth replies, “I don’t think World Records both World Wars, the Roaring I have anything spectacular to say.” “We were young and pretty chipper Twenties, the Great Depression, And Eva suggests when writing at ninety-one, but now that we are Vietnam, the Civil Rights about her life, “Keep it simple.” getting older, we are starting to slow Movement, the fall of the Twin Not an easy task considering the down,” remarks Ruth. Towers and so much more! 100 years of stories they each have to share. “She’s a Republican, and I’m a Last May, twins Ruth Clark Wilson Democrat,” declares her not so (’32) and Eva Clark Morin (’33) Born on May 19, 1914 on a identical twin sister, Eva. celebrated their 100th birthday with farm in Carlisle to Romey and five generations of their families Rose Clark, Ruth and Eva had Born in 1914, the year that and their many friends at the an older brother Charles, a sister witnessed the outbreak of WWI Groton Senior Center. These two Katherine, and two younger on the one hand and the rise of centenarians are the third-oldest brothers, Romey, Jr. and Edwin. Charlie Chaplin in silent film Continued on next page...

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They later moved to Chelmsford “Through grammar school we had where they attended fifth and sixth no running water, no electricity, Class of 1933 - grade at the Parkerville School in no refrigerator,” Eva recalls and Eva Clark Morin

South Chelmsford, the seventh adds, “When we were little, we and eighth grade at the McFarlin lived pretty primitive, but back School and went on to Chelmsford then we took it for granted.” Ruth High School, which had opened remembers “bathing in a galvanized on Billerica Road three years after tub in the middle of the kitchen they were born. “I had three high floor by the stove on which the school friends, and we had a good water had to be heated. The first time together,” Eva, who graduated one in, got the clean water. Before in 1933, reminisces. “I’m wondering we had electricity, I remember if anyone from my class is still alive.” my mother and my grandmother Ruth recalls her eighth grade trimming wicks, pouring kerosene, teacher Susie McFarlin. “She was a and washing the smoky chimneys.” good teacher; she was very strict.” Ruth considers two of the most After Ruth completed nurse’s memorable inventions to be the training at the Tewksbury School of refrigerator and the bathroom, Nursing, she married Frank Wilson recalling that they had outhouses in 1943 and had two daughters. as very young children and that She worked at EmersonHospital they had to get chunks of ice from for twenty years, retiring at sixty- Heart Pond to keep food cold in five and then worked as a private the ice chest. Eva recalls her awe Class of 1932 - duty nurse for a while. When that when she would see a plane fly Ruth Clark Wilson ended, she began a job at Auto through the air. Ruth remembers Snack in Lowell working from five seeing television for the first time, o’clock in the morning until one amazed by the fact that “pictures o’clock in afternoon until she retired could come through the air into at seventy-five. your home.” Today she watches very little television, appalled at much of Eva moved to Hudson, MA and what she sees and wonders about its later married Roland Morin. When effect on children today. Roland joined the Navy during WWII, Eva went to work at an “This is a great place to live,” says elastic factory in Hudson where Ruth of Groton Commons, where Eva says, “They made large elastic she has lived for the past twenty- cables used to slow down aircraft as three years, continuing to be able they landed.” After the war, Eva and to live on her own. There, she Roland had a son and a daughter. enjoys attending the coffee hour on Eva was instrumental in organizing Tuesdays, and can be found in the the first PTA in their school. evenings playing games or chatting Roland eventually went to college to with a group of the residents. “In become a minister. In 1962, Eva and the past, I was always very active, Roland moved to Chelmsford where going to the senior center to Roland served as minister at the exercise three times a week, doing Unitarian Church in Chelmsford aerobics and lifting weights. I also center for sixteen years. During that did a lot of walking around town. time Eva worked for the IRS in Andover. Continued on next page...

11 Alumni Profile Continued... CHS Alumni: I stopped driving when I was ninety-five.” Ruth even went kayaking on her ninetieth birthday. Check Out Our Eva, who lives in Keene, NH in assisted living, remarks, “I’m happy now and feel very fortunate. Life can be Newly Upgraded hard, but I’m a stubborn person and just rise above it.” She goes on to say, “You have to have interest in things Website!! and keep busy.” Eva’s interests include: playing scrabble, reading mystery novels, doing crossword puzzles, and in the last few years dabbling in watercolor. About her www.chsalumni.org paintings, Eva says, “Once in a while something comes out well.” In the past, she also enjoyed spending time working in her flower garden.

“I don’t have much faith in any religion,” says Eva. You have to have faith in yourself. That’s what’s important.” Ruth, on the other hand feels that her “faith and trust in God and his word is most important in my life.”

Both sisters are grateful for their health and sound minds. Ruth clearly recites a passage, which she recites daily, from 2 Timothy 1:7 saying, “God did not give me a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind.” She also recites part of Psalm 91. “It is the protection Psalm; I know it by heart and say it every day. I’m thankful for God and the way he has taken care of me.” talk, and act in a loving way. Be honest. Have integrity Like Ruth, Eva shares, “I am thankful for my health, my and do the best you possibly can do.” Ruth adds, “A lesson intelligence, and that I still have my mind, and for this I wish that I had learned sooner is that your words are beautiful world.” extremely important. They guide your life. If you talk Both are grateful for their families, as well. Ruth positive, you’ll receive positive. Talk about prosperity lovingly says, “I have a small family, but my two and expect the good.” Eva advises young people to “have daughters are wonderful. They are the best ever.” Ruth confidence in themselves, to get a good education, and to has four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Eva fight for things they believe in.” replies, “I have a large family, and I am so thankful. These two candidates for the Guinness Book of World Family is important. It means connection and loving Records, who both want to be remembered simply as each other and being interested in their welfare.” Eva’s “nice” people, certainly will be remembered for so much family is, indeed, large with six grandchildren, nine great more. They will be remembered for their wisdom and grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren. wit, their energy, their optimism, their gratitude, for their “One thing that is wrong with our country today is that love of people and for their deep love of family. At 100, they have taken God out of everything,” declares Ruth. Ruth and Eva remain “young and pretty chipper” with She adds, “Politicians aren’t trying hard enough. I’m many more stories to tell and lessons to share. amazed at our wonderful world but also disappointed A special thanks to Eva and Ruth’s niece, Dottie Simpson that everyone is at war. I worry about our grandchildren’s Marinel (’50), who suggested this article and who lives.” Similarly Eva replies, “We need to get our provided some of the background details, as well as the country back on its feet to be a strong country again. pictures of young Eva and Ruth and of Eva and Ruth, Young people today need to get a good education, so celebrating their 100 birthday. they can help to fix their country.” According to the Census bureau, there are approximately When asked what advice they might have for young 55,000 centenarians in the US. That number is projected n people today, Ruth shares, “Trust in the Lord. Walk, to grow to 440,000 by 2050.

12 Fine and Performing Arts Report In The Arts

By Christina Whittlesey I hope you all had a restful This August, the third annual and enjoyable summer! This Chelmsford Summer Flute was a busy season for the CHS Camp, directed by CPS Music Fine and Performing Arts, and Teacher Allison Lacasse, was I am pleased to provide you held at the Chelmsford Center with information regarding for the Arts. This Camp developments within our provided the approximately department. 15 student participants with a unique opportunity to play Before I begin to outline all of music in a setting designed just the exciting department news, for flute ensemble, or as they call don’t forget that the Fine and it, “flute choir.” This experience Performing Arts Department has differs from the academic band its own TV show! Spotlight on setting, when all of the band Fine Arts is aired daily at 10:00 instruments play together. This a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and mixed-grade level camp provided 10:00 p.m. on the TeleMedia students with opportunities to educational channel (CTM ED) expand musical skills, develop on Comcast 22 and Verizon 36. playing technique, and build Episodes can also be viewed on lasting relationships. One parent the school website and online at who attended the culminating http://www.chelmsfordtv.org I performance at the end of the Flute Camp students work over the invite you to watch the department week said of her child’s experience, summer to improve their skills TV show through the year to keep “They worked really hard at camp abreast of Fine Arts news! – but they had such a good time School, where she directed the together. She came home every day choral program since 2002. Under Now for the updates! First, we have smiling and eager to return the next her direction, the choral enrollment had some personnel changes at CHS day. This is so rewarding for her!” at that school increased by 400%. this year. In the art department, She also pioneered Marblehead’s we welcome three teachers who Also this summer, the Music award-winning a cappella program. have transferred from other levels: Department hosted our 7th Annual Amanda has served as a director Madalena Alves, who has been Band Camp, Directed by CHS of the American Music Abroad teaching at Center Elementary, Director of Bands Matthew Sexauer. organization since 2007, traveling is now teaching Studio II and I am pleased to announce that this each summer to Western Europe Appreciating the Arts Classes. year, Band is bigger than ever, and with a group of high school Allison Gover, formerly at Parker we have 99 students marching in musicians from across the east coast. Middle School, is teaching multiple the ensemble! Students are excited She is also the co-founder of the levels of our Digital Photography to be performing a field show this New England Voices Festival for Classes. Lastly, Virginia Cramer, also year featuring the music of John high school a cappella groups. from Parker, is our new Studio I and Williams. At the Band Camp Show AP Art Teacher. for families at the end of the week, I hope you will join me in Mr. Sexauer explained that all year, welcoming these new faces to the We also have a new CHS Chorus students in the ensemble will be CHS Fine and Performing Arts Director this year. Amanda Roeder Department! comes to us from Marblehead High Continued on next page...

13 Fine and Performing Arts Report preparing for their upcoming the summer with her students to NOVEMBER performance representing the State transform Lecture Hall II into a • 20th-22nd CHS Theater Guild of Massachusetts at the 4th of July new Black Box Theater! Phase Production: Fall Play (visit www. Parade in Washington, D.C. in 2015. one of this project was completed chelmsfordtheater.com for tickets) after Ms. Cochran and students If you have not heard this removed risers, installed tile, painted ensemble’s dynamic arrangements walls and ceilings, and designed a DECEMBER of the Prologue from Hook, new mural to create a whole new, • 11th CHS Winter Concert at music from Harry Potter and the professional performance space. PAC, 7:00 p.m. Sorcerer's Stone, and "Adventures Phase two will be accomplished • 19th: Grade 5-12 All-Town on Earth" from E.T., I invite you next summer, when new lights Wind Ensemble at PAC, 7:00 p.m. to attend one of our home football and a curtain will be installed in games this season! the Theater to finish the project, expanding the opportunities for JANUARY In art news, two new courses were performances by the Theater • 13th: Grade 6-12 Chelmsford developed over the summer to Guild in the future. I invite you Public Schools String Orchestra at expand upon students’ digital art to stop in to visit Ms. Cochran PAC, 7:00 p.m. skills: “Graphic Design” focuses and see the new Theater, and on typography, branding, design purchase tickets for the October • 21st-24th: Theater Guild layout, package design, and graphic “Murder Mystery” production Children’s Play (visit www. design career options. Students also in the new space! As always, you chelmsfordtheater.com for tickets) learn to use Adobe Illustrator, and can learn about upcoming events • 28th: CHS Student-Led Adobe InDesign programs. “3D and purchase tickets for shows on Ensemble Concert featuring the Design and Animation” focuses on the Theater Guild website, www. CHS Symphony Orchestra and the creating 3D spaces, and 2D & 3D chelmsfordtheater.com. CHS Wind Ensemble at PAC, 7:00 animations. In this class, students p.m. learn to use Autodesk Maya, All of our ensemble directors are Adobe Flash, and Adobe Premiere crafting their winter concerts and programs. These classes are taught theatrical productions, all of which As we do every year, we are also in our state-of-the-art Mac lab, promise to continue the tradition looking forward to and many art providing students with quality of high-caliber work here in competitions and exhibitions, Junior opportunities to prepare for careers Chelmsford. I hope you will be able and Senior Districts, All-State, in the digital art industry. to join us at some upcoming fall MICCA, theatrical competitions, and early winter events: and other exciting opportunities for Theater Director Lauren Cochran our students to explore possibilities was a “regular” at CHS over the OCTOBER within the Arts. summer, as she was involved in • 23rd-24th: CHS Theater Guild developing a curriculum for our Production: Murder Mystery Show We are fortunate to have such a new course, “Improvisational in the Black Box Theater (visit supportive community and school Theater.” Since the core of acting is www.chelmsfordtheater.com for system for the Arts, and the faculty developing strong physical and vocal tickets) and I look forward to another great awareness and control, this course • 24th: Fourth Annual “Band year in 2014-2015. will teach students to become more Night:” Students from CHS, Parker comfortable using their body and Middle School, and McCarthy voice as an actor of improvisation. Middle School Bands join forces at This should be a fun, informative, George Simonian Alumni Stadium and exciting course for our 9-12 to perform a special halftime show. students! Ms. Cochran also worked over

14 Fine and Performing Arts Report

I would like to thank the faculty in the department for their tireless commitment to our department, school, and students. They are:

VISUAL ARTS: Madalena Alves Diane Cogliano Ashley Cormack Virginia Cramer Allison Gover Terry Karangioze

PERFORMANCE ARTS: CHS Band Rehearsing at Band Camp – Lauren Cochran, Music/Drama 99 Students Marching this year! Kate Comeau, CHS/Elementary Schools Orchestra Amanda Roeder, Chorus/Musical Matt Sexauer, Director of Bands

In closing, I wish all CHS Alumni a wonderful fall season, and extend to you an invitation to please to drop in and say “Hello” at one or all of our events!!

Best Regards, Christina Whittlesey

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Christina Whittlesey, Department Coordinator Phone: 978-251-5111 ext. 5602 E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @ChristyWhittles The entrance of the new CHS Black Box Theater

15 Lion's Pride • CHS ALUMNI Magazine Membership Updates

The following individuals The following individuals We welcome the following have become Life Members renewed their CHSAA people as new members of of CHSAA. We thank Membership. We CHSAA. Thank you for them for making this sincerely appreciate joining! commitment through their their commitment to the generous support. Association. Jennifer Donlan 2002 (We would like to apologize to Patricia Moore 1957 Joyce (Bailey) Waun 1950 Jennifer for misspelling her name in Diane (French) Mathews 1960 Mary Anne Tabor 1964 the last issue!) John Dionne 1964 Russell Mann, Jr. 1965 Doug and Sue (Tulley) Anderson Ann (Cooke) Leggat 1966 Donna Sargent 1970 1970. The Andersons split time Frances (Merrill) Radgowski 1969 Marcia (Cady) Dana 1974 between Lowell and Englewood, David McCarthy 1970 Kathleen (O’Keefe) Gerow 1975 FL. Both are retired – Doug from Robert Parker 1971 Ronald Carye 1976 the US Postal Service and Sue is a Annmarie Roark 1972 Barbara (Coppinger) Whitney 1976 former Lowell school teacher. Marc Brovender 1974 Dawn Belleville 1980 Carol Richardson 1971. Carol is Moira Prager 1976 Thea Tully 1983 employed as a nurse. She lives in Martin Krikorian 1977 Kurt Heinrich 1990 Merrimack, NH. Ryan Kuchler 1989 Stephanie Quinn 1994 Kathy (O’Reilly) Larmand 1978 Drew Jenkins 2001 Jeff Breton 2013 Cindy Teele 1979. Cindy lives in Los Angeles. She is a Senior Vice President with CBS Television.

Brett Fay (1990) and Kelly (Kinney) Fay (1992) are married and living in North Chelmsford. Brett is owner of The Middlesex Group

Jennifer Gannon 1998. Jennifer is currently a journalist living in Chelmsford.

Rebecca Driscoll 2014

Brad Hausler 2014

Matthew O’Keefe 2014. Matt is an international business major at Temple University’s Fox Honors School of Business.

16 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association m Sixteenth Annual M Scholarship Awards Night

By Sandie Johnson Taylor (’69)

introducing Principal Caliri, McSheehy thanked the A Showcase of CHS Scholarship Committee and the Awards Committee Pride, its Uniqueness and for making the evening possible. In his opening remarks, Caliri praised the award its Phenomenal Spirit of recipients, telling them that the evening was “a testament to your character, your accomplishments Giving Back and your potential as well as an investment in your It was an evening that celebrates the accomplishments futures.” He went on to say that “there are not many of CHS seniors and earlier graduates; but more than high schools in The Commonwealth, let alone in the that, it is an evening that keeps alive the memories country, that have an alumni association that supports of former teachers, students, family members, and events like this one.” community members; an evening that brings together many generations of the Chelmsford community; and Caliri shared that when he had asked CHS teachers an evening that showcases CHS pride, uniqueness, who were retiring last June what makes CHS special, and phenomenal spirit of giving back. It was the they responded that “CHS is unique with core values Chelmsford High School Alumni Association’s unlike any other place they had taught. They reminded Sixteenth Annual Awards Night that took place on us as I am reminding you to treasure that and hold May 15, 2014 at the newly and aptly named Carl onto it.” Rondina Performing Arts Center. Caliri emphasized that those core values include: CHSAA President and Master of Ceremonies for the CHS pride and the notion of giving back. He evening, Terry McSheehy (’64) spoke about that CHS appealed to the seniors and alumni in the audience uniqueness in his opening remarks. “The Chelmsford “to someday find a way to give back to a community High School Alumni Association is an all-volunteer and a school that has taken pride in you.” Caliri organization that produces a forty page newsletter, concluded by saying that “this current principal Lion’s Pride, which is one of the finest publications of this fine institution could not be more proud of its kind for a public high school. It has an all- of your accomplishments nor more appreciative inclusive Hall of Fame that each year inducts nine new of the dedication and commitment that the CHS members who have made a significant contribution to Alumni Association has made to the students and his or her school, college, profession or community.” staff of CHS.” Caliri expressed his “deepest thanks McSheehy went on to point out that CHSAA and appreciation” to George Simonian and Terry membership is key to its success and that those McSheehy for all of their support. interested in becoming members or renewing their CHSAA Executive Director George Simonian membership could do so easily at www.chsalumni.org/ then shared the history of the CHSAA scholarship membership. program, which consists of both General and McSheehy then welcomed members of the School Designated Scholarships, recognizing George Committee, the Board of Selectmen and the school Parkhurst (’32) who in 1990 donated $1000.00 to administration including: Superintendent of Schools begin the endowment concept for the association. Frank Tiano, CHS Principal Charles Caliri (’90), CHS Simonian remarked with his effervescent CHS Deans Josh Blagg (’91), Jeff Doherty, and Heather pride that “this year four new scholarships have been Gallante, and Town Manager Paul Cohen. Before established bringing the total number of designated

17 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association Scholarship Awards Night scholarships to 102 with five more parents, firefighters, the Chief of CHS English Teacher Kathy in the works for next year.” Police, the Town Manager. Zimmerman and Ryan Donaher (’06) presented the Liza Simonian pointed out that One of the recipients, Meghan Crowley Memorial Scholarship “Any family, individual, or Morrison, was delighted to have to Alexandra McCafferty. organization may establish a received the Jennifer Renna Established in 2012, this scholarship in recognition of a Ferreira Memorial Scholarship scholarship is awarded every person, organization, or group by in memory of Jennifer, who had year to a “deserving student who donating a minimum of $5000.00 practiced law at the Attorney to the CHSAA Endowment General’s Office for eight years. intends to further her or his Fund.” Simonian remarked that It was fitting that Meghan, education beyond high school- one the “fund continues to grow who is attending UVM this who has demonstrated exceptional because of generous contributions year, receive this award as a character, compassion, and of graduating classes, alumni, result of her commitment to her considerable academic growth.” parents and friends of CHS.” Government/Mock Trial class. Kathy Zimmerman commended And in keeping with the theme According to Mock Trial teacher Alexandra as a student who arrived of CHS pride and of giving back, Ben Cole, Meghan excelled in in class every day with a smile Simonian, as he does every year, the class. Meghan shared that and a sincere work ethic which reminded everyone in the words being involved with Mock Trial surpassed most other students. “A of Albert Schweitzer that “We was the best experience of her great kid, Alexandra was down- all make a living with what we CHS years. In last year’s case, to-earth, always polite, kind, get, but we make a life by what Meghan assumed the challenging and very humble,” Zimmerman we give.” He ended with “let the role of attorney, recalling her adds. When Zimmerman told giving begin.” cross-examination and her closing Alexandra about Liza Crowley statement with excitement in her Ready to begin the awards who had taught English at CHS, eyes. “I loved the teamwork and ceremony, McSheehy, elicited that all of our hard work was not Alexandra responded with, “Mrs. a spirited response from the only put on display in the court Zim, thank you so much for audience when he declared with room but also applauded by a telling me about your friend Liza, excitement in his voice, “Welcome judge.” this award means even more to me to Fenway Park! Let the game now!” begin!” McSheehy added that “the The Frances Marie Cameron guiding principle of CHS is that Memorial Scholarship, designated Alexandra reminds us that each of alumni give something back. This for a CHS graduate planning the 137 awards does “mean even evening is the finest example of to enter the nursing field, was more” because each award tells a that.” established by Katherine M. special story from that of George “Kayce” Cameron (’39) in By the evening’s end, 134 CHSAA Parkhurst (’32) to those of the memory of her sister, who became Awards had been presented to present. And woven together, ill and passed away while they deserving CHS seniors and alumni these stories create a tapestry were students at the Westlands who walked across the stage not rich in the spirit of giving back. Elementary School. Cameron, only proud of their individual After the ceremony, the recipients, who for many years had presented accomplishments, but also proud their families, and the presenters, the award herself, passed away at of CHS. Excitement, applause who together represented many the age of ninety-three on May and cheers emanated from the generations of CHS Alumni, 8, 2014 shortly before the 2014 audience as the recipients accepted CHSAA Awards night. Rose gathered to enjoy refreshments, their awards from presenters Eppolito was the recipient of this take “selfies,” and hopefully share including CHS principal, teachers, n award. some of those amazing stories. deans, and alumni; as well as

18 SCHOLARSHIP The CLASS CLASS OF 2007 The F. EDWIN AWARDS LISTING SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP BALLINGER are awarded to high Mrudula Gadgil MEMORIAL The CHELMSFORD ranking seniors who have SCHOLARSHIP HIGH SCHOOL performed outstanding CLASS OF 2008 is awarded to a high ALUMNI service to Chelmsford SCHOLARSHIP ranking senior who has ASSOCIATION High School. Caitlin Coggins performed GENERAL outstanding service SCHOLARSHIPS CLASS OF 1956 CLASS OF 2009 to Chelmsford High are awarded to deserving SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP School. alumni and who Nicolle Belanger Dorothy Chung Sadie Hansbury are continuing their education. CLASS OF 1994 CLASS OF 2010 Kirsten Bruell ‘07 SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The BATES FAMILY Leah Cole ‘11 Colin Wang Andrew Sheu SCHOLARSHIP Bridget Doherty ‘13 is awarded to a high Emily Moreau ‘13 CLASS OF 1996 CLASS OF 2012 ranking senior who plans SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP to major Eleanor Almeida Edward Luo in political science and The GEORGE A. international relations. PARKHURST CLASS OF 1997 CLASS OF 2013 Rebecca Holland MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Casey Beaudoin William Cassels is awarded to the highest The LEONORA K. academically ranked CLASS OF 1998 LEO J. AUGER BATTLES senior who SCHOLARSHIP FAMILY MEMORIAL plans to major in science. Jocelyn Strong SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Paul Huang is awarded to a is awarded to a senior CLASS OF 1999 deserving senior who who has excelled in the SCHOLARSHIP plans to further his or study of English. The CLASS OF 1957 Matthew Brown her education. Margaret Benda SCHOLARSHIP Tanuj Sane is awarded to a graduate CLASS OF 2000 who after two years since SCHOLARSHIP The KATIE BLECK graduation is Emma King The HARRY J. MEMORIAL pursuing a college AYOTTE SCHOLARSHIP education. CLASS OF 2001 MEMORIAL is awarded to a deserving Jennifer Bellissimo ‘94 SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP senior who plans to Nicole Harrison is awarded to a deserving major in the fine or college-bound senior applied arts, who has The CLASS OF 1963 CLASS OF 2002 who has earned a varsity shown excellence in SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP letter in baseball. the fine or applied arts, is awarded to a senior Christopher Brown Mark Keller ambition, and scholarship who has performed outside the arts. outstanding CLASS OF 2003 Alexander Earley service to Chelmsford SCHOLARSHIP The BAINS FAMILY High School and is Stephen Kender SCHOLARSHIPS ranked academically are awarded to a The ROBERT F. within the top 63 CLASS OF 2004 deserving senior and BROWN members of the class. SCHOLARSHIP to a deserving graduate FAMILY Jennifer Day Sandra Hovsepian who is enrolled in SCHOLARSHIPS an undergraduate, are awarded to deserving CLASS OF 2005 graduate,or postgraduate seniors who have earned The CLASS OF 1985 SCHOLARSHIP degree program who have varsity letters in at least SCHOLARSHIP Jackson Gamer shown a commitment to two sports and have is awarded to a senior community service and demonstrated an who has shown CLASS OF 2006 to making a difference to uncommon work ethic outstanding improvement SCHOLARSHIP society. and leadership in those in the study of Sophia Upton Kayla Ducharme two sports. mathematics. Katherine Moreau ‘12 Michael Calicchio Danielle McGinty Abigail Desrosiers

19 The MICHAEL A. The DEVANEY The PATRICIA The GENERATIONS CAITO MEMORIAL FAMILY McSHEEHY PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FOURNIER AND is awarded to a deserving is awarded to a deserving MEMORIAL SPORTS MEDICINE college bound senior who senior who plans to SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP has earned a varsity letter further his or her is awarded to a deserving is awarded to a in football. education and who has graduate who is enrolled deserving senior who Jonathan Morse demonstrated academic in an undergraduate has demonstrated growth over his or her degree program pursuing outstanding dedication four years at Chelmsford a degree in special as a member of the The FRANCES M. High School, leadership education. Chelmsford High School CAMERON in an athletic program Alison Waszak ‘12 athletic training program MEMORIAL or other extra-curricular and who intends to SCHOLARSHIP program and consistent The FOX FAMILY pursue a career in is awarded to a deserving service through SCHOLARSHIP physical therapy and/or senior who plans to enter volunteering in church or is awarded to the athletic training the nursing profession. other service setting. President of the National Emily Granger Rose Eppolito Katrina Rega Honor Society. Samantha Miller The MICHAEL Melissa Roy The GLENVIEW The ABBY K. CARTER DZEDULONIS STEVEN SAMPSONIS MEMORIAL MEMORIAL The JOHN AND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP MONICA E. SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a senior is awarded to a FREMEAU is awarded to a deserving who has shown the deserving senior who has MEMORIAL graduate who is enrolled following qualities: demonstrated leadership SCHOLARSHIP in an undergraduate courage, compassion for in the Live Smart Club. is awarded to a deserving degree program majoring others, a positive attitude, Alicia Steeves senior who intends to in culinary arts or a a sense of humor, the continue his or related field. ability to overcome The JOHN P. her education in music, Wan-Yi Chou ‘13 adversity, a zest for life EMERSON, JR. especially piano or organ. and strong moral values. MEMORIAL Matthew Richardson Kiel Callahan SCHOLARSHIP The ROBERT A. is awarded to a deserving The ARLENE AND GLEW MEMORIAL college bound senior WALKER FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP The LIZA CROWLEY who has been an active MEMORIAL is awarded to a senior MEMORIAL participant in the life SCHOLARSHIP who has excelled in the SCHOLARSHIP of Chelmsford High is awarded to a study of Latin. is awarded to a deserving School. deserving senior who has Michael Wang senior who intends to Ian McGinty performed outstanding further his or her community service. education beyond high The MARK J. Alexander Earley The FANITA C. GRAY school and who has FEEHAN MEMORIAL demonstrated exceptional MEMORIAL The THOMAS W. SCHOLARSHIPS character, compassion, SCHOLARSHIP GALLAGHER are awarded to seniors and considerable is awarded to a senior MEMORIAL and to six graduates who academic growth. who has performed SCHOLARSHIP have excelled Alexandra McCafferty outstanding service is awarded to a deserving academically and are to the music department. senior who has earned pursuing academic Lauren Leedberg a varsity letter in studies in mathematics or The DELANEY basketball. science. FAMILY MEMORIAL The JENNIFER Bradford Hausler Paul Huang SCHOLARSHIPS RENNA FERREIRA Jeffrey You are awarded to high MEMORIAL The ALAN B. Daniel Erdosy ‘13 ranking seniors who have SCHOLARSHIPS GENDRON Graham Lustiber ‘13 performed outstanding are awarded to two MEMORIAL Luomeng Yu ’12 service in youth ministry. deserving seniors SCHOLARSHIP Neil Cholli ‘12 Derek Bossi who have been active is awarded to a deserving Maximilian Maybury ‘11 Cynthia Hovsepian members of the Mock graduate who is Parthiv Patel ‘11 Katherine Howard Trial Team. attending Middlesex Brenda Lapierre Meghan Morrison Community College Tiffany Shu Timothy Patno ‘05

20 The HALL OF FAME The RALPH J. The SEAN The PATRICIA D. SCHOLARSHIP HULSLANDER, SR. MARCAURELLE MOORE is awarded to a graduate MEMORIAL MEMORIAL MEMORIAL who is currently in a SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP graduate degree is awarded to a deserving is awarded to a is awarded to a deserving program and who graduate who is enrolled deserving senior who college bound senior who exemplifies the Hall of in an undergraduate has demonstrated plans on Fame standards. degree program in outstanding majoring in music, Kristina Pisarik ‘11 criminal justice. effort as a member focusing either in Rachel Couto ‘13 of The Distributive performance or Education Club education, choral or The CHIP HARDY The HOWARD AND of America instrumental. MEMORIAL ELIZABETH Katrina Rega Matthew Richardson SCHOLARSHIP HUMPHREY is awarded to a college MEMORIAL bound senior who has SCHOLARSHIPS The LINDA D. The LAWRENCE P. been an active member of are awarded to a MARINEL AND LORRAINE the senior class. deserving senior who MEMORIAL M. MURPHY Jennifer Day plans on studying SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL architecture and to is awarded to a graduate SCHOLARSHIP graduates who are of Chelmsford High is awarded to a deserving The JEFFREY continuing their School who is pursuing college bound senior HEROUX undergraduate studies in a graduate degree in who has demonstrated MEMORIAL architecture. education. the values of dedication, SCHOLARSHIPS Ethan Russell-Benoit Sara Patno ‘05 determination and a are awarded to deserving Allison Turner ‘13 concern for others. collegebound seniors Emily Totten ‘12 Katherine Howard who have earned Rebecca Krupkoski ‘11 The PETER R. a varsity letter in football. MARKHAM FAMILY Denis de la Flor The JACK’S DINER/ SCHOLARSHIP The MATTHEW C. Louis Hughes KYDD FAMILY is awarded to the highest NANGLE Thomas Stolki SCHOLARSHIP ranking senior boy or girl MEMORIAL is awarded to a deserving who will be attending SCHOLARSHIP senior who plans to Boston College. is awarded to a The MURRAY B. further his or her Tiffany Shu deserving senior who HICKS MEMORIAL education in the field of plans to major in SCHOLARSHIPS culinary arts or a related communications. are awarded to the male field. The McGOVERN Ahmad Merhi and female senior who Carley Snelson FAMILY COLLEGE have contributed the SCHOLARSHIPS most to Chelmsford The JUDITH ANN are awarded to a senior The ANN E. High School during their KEEN MEMORIAL and three graduates NEWCOMB senior year. ROTARY CLUB who have excelled MEMORIAL Kate Burgess SCHOLARSHIP academically. SCHOLARSHIP Ahmad Merhi is awarded to a deserving Elizabeth Sperry is awarded to a deserving senior who best Amanda Chang ‘13 senior who has earned a exemplifies the Rotary Elissa Ladwig ‘12 varsity letter in The RALPH E. AND Club’s motto: “Service Alyssa Fiore ‘11 tennis and who has HARRIETTE F. Above Self ”. performed community HOUSE MEMORIAL Shelagh Curran service in the SCHOLARSHIP The MING TZER MIU high school. is awarded to a graduate The JOHN W. KERINS MEMORIAL Erin Sweeney who is enrolled in an MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP accredited two or four SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a year college or university is awarded to a high deserving senior who and has demonstrated ranking senior who has has demonstrated community service to the provided outstanding outstanding Town of Chelmsford. service to the music improvement during Sheima Marand ‘10 department. his or her high school Kate Burgess education. Kevin McLaughlin

21 The JOSEPH P. The ELLEN The CHRISTOPHER The LUCY E. NOLAN PAIGNON- RESLOW SIMONIAN MEMORIAL MacELROY MEMORIAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a college SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a senior is awarded to a deserving bound senior who has is awarded to a high who has performed graduate who is enrolled demonstrated ranking senior who plans outstanding service in an undergraduate the values that were to major in the health to the senior class. or graduate program taught, coached an sciences. Bradford Hausler pursuing a career in exemplified by Colin Wang nursing. Mr. Joseph Nolan. The PATRICIA A. Nina Harris ‘13 Alicia Steeves The PARISEAU SCAPLEN FAMILY MEMORIAL The ANNE O’BRYANT SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The NORMAN S. 24 HOUR RELAY is awarded to a is awarded to a SMITH CHALLENGE deserving senior who deserving senior who has MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is going to further his excelled in the study of SCHOLARSHIPS is awarded to a deserving or her education and mathematics. are awarded to two senior who has shown has demonstrated an Meghan Duffy deserving seniors who leadership in planning outstanding w ork ethic will attending Bentley the 24 Hour Relay and perseverance while The BOARD OF University and St. Challenge. a student at Chelmsford SELECTMEN Anselm College. Andrew Bass High School SCHOLARSHIP Andrew Cilento Meaghan McCormack is awarded to a Michelle Liu The EVERETT V. deserving senior who has OLSEN MEMORIAL The HECTOR AND demonstrated SCHOLARSHIP SHIRLEY PARKER outstanding leadership The WILLIAM V. is awarded to a deserving MEMORIAL qualities. SPARKS senior who will be SCHOLARSHIP Melissa Roy MEMORIAL attending U/Mass is awarded to a deserving SCHOLARSHIP Lowell. graduate who is enrolled The JAN SILVA is awarded to a senior of Nicholas Raymond in an undergraduate MEMORIAL distinguished academic or graduate program SCHOLARSHIP performance The CARL A. pursuing a career or is awarded to a senior who is interested in a OLSSON MEMORIAL graphic arts. who has exemplified the career as a teacher. SCHOLARSHIP Victoria Russo ‘12 finer qualities of Kathryn Clancy is awarded to a deserving Mrs. Jan Silva: a concern senior who plans to The HAROLD C. for others, a positive attend a community or PERHAM attitude, a sense The BILLY TAYLOR jumior college. MEMORIAL of humor, and the ability MEMORIAL Michael Fahy SCHOLARSHIP to overcome adversity. SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving Katherine Bushey is awarded to a senior The JUDY college bound senior who has shown the McCARTHY OLSSON who has earned a varsity The GEORGE following qualities: MEMORIAL letter in field hockey SIMONIAN concern for others, a SCHOLARSHIP and has demonstrated SCHOLARSHIP positive attitude, a sense is awarded to a deserving a commitment to is awarded to the senior of humor, and college-bound senior academics. who has demonstrated the ability to overcome who has demonstrated Delaney Gembis outstanding adversity. outstanding community leadership qualities. Ryan Smith service The PROFESSIONAL Matthew O’Keefe Haley LaFreniere FIREFIGHTERS OF CHELMSFORD, The GEORGE AND The AL THOMAS The NANCY S. OVITT MASSACHUSETTS LUCY SWIMMING MEMORIAL LOCAL 1839 SIMONIAN SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to two is awarded to a graduate is awarded to a deserving are awarded to the senior varsity swimmers of Chelmsford High senior or graduate who is Treasurer of the Senior who have exemplified School who is pursuing studying for a career in Class and the President character, leadership a graduate degree in fire science or a related of the Student Council. and scholarship. education. field. Derek Bossi Alexandra McCafferty Sara Patno ‘05 Nicholas Imperillo ‘12 Tiffany Shu Andrew Sheu

22 Robert C. Casper Buying & Selling the dAve the CArMelA v. A.N.A.L.M. 14K Gold Jewelry touSignAnt WirtAnen A.S.M.I.C. Military Insignia Coins & Paper Money “heArt of A lion” MeMoriAl MeMoriAl SCholArShiP SCholArShiP is awarded to a graduate is awarded to a senior of Chelmsford high athlete who has earned a School who is varsity letter and who has pursuing a graduate demonstrated through degree in education. his or her participation, Christina Kim ‘07 the “heart of A lion” Thomas Cove the ChriStoPher J. Gold & Silver, Bullion, Bought & Sold WooSter the robert l. MeMoriAl WetMore SCholArShiP MeMoriAl is awarded to a deserving SCholArShiP senior who will be is awarded to a deserving attending Middlesex senior who plans to Community College. further his or her Heather Conti-Clark education in the field of culinary arts or a related field and has the YeArbooK demonstrated community SCholArShiP service. is awarded to the editor- Rachel Armstrong in-Chief of theYearbook. Michelle Liu Erin Sweeney the ronnie WetMore MeMoriAl the AndreW J. SCholArShiPS ZAbiereK are awarded to two MeMoriAl deserving seniors who SCholArShiPS have earned varsity are awarded to two letters in football and deserving seniors who Sharing success wi th members who best exemplify the have performed learn how to maximize your giveback for next year! importance of team outstanding community spirit and dedication to service. workerscugiveback.com the needs of the team. Ethan Russell Benoit Jeffrey D’Auria Ryan Sullivan Shawn Lefebvre workerscu.com the henrY C. 978-345-1021 | ZAbiereK the rAndAll A. MeMoriAl Acton | chelmsford | fitchburg | gArdner | groton | lAncAster | leominster | lunenburg | orAnge | townsend WhiteheAd SCholArShiP WreStling is awarded to a deserving SCholArShiP senior who has excelled is awarded to a college in the study of bound senior who has united States history. earned a varsity letter in Robert Callahan wrestling and who has demonstrated leadership, character, sacrifice and FUNERAL HOME dedication to the sport of Funeral Director wrestling. Paul A. hardy, Jr. Anthony LeBon 24 WorthenRichard Street P. Burkinshaw Chelmsford, MA 01824 www.blakefuneralhome.com Phone: 978-256-5251 [email protected] 24 Worthen Street 978-256-5251 (Home) Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-244-1460 (Fax) 23 www.blakefuneralhome.com [email protected] Scholarship Awards Night

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Samantha Miller, Meghan Morrison, Tiffany Shu, Alison Waszak ‘12 Bradford Hausler, Emily Granger, Melissa Roy, Matthew Richardson

Jeffrey You, Michael Wang Kevin McLaughlin, Amanda Chang ‘13, Elizabeth Maximilian Maybury ‘11, Eric Yu ‘12 , Neil Cholli ‘12, Sperry

24 Scholarship Awards Night

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Ryan Sullivan, Rachel Armstrong, Heather Conti-Clark, Robert Carley Snelson, Shelagh Curran, Rebecca Krupkoski ‘11, Callahan

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26 m Athletic Director’s Report M Scott Moreau ('93)

The 2013/14 school year was another summer long they have been in use extremely successful year for our around the clock. This fall most of athletic teams. Five of our teams won our athletic programs and community league championships and 26 out of youth organizations will continue to 31 teams qualified for the post season benefit from the new fields and track. and our Girls Swim Team won the Division 1 State Title. Individually We are excited to begin the fall we had 12 Boston Globe/Herald All athletic season and hopefully Scholastic selections, 2 individual share some great moments with state champions, 6 league players of the community. Please come out the year and 5 of our coaches were and support our student athletes recognized as coaches of the year. throughout the fall season. The department offered 31 varsity Remember to look out for these sports and 48 sub-varsity sports students, as they will all be giving in which 1,453 student athletes back to the community by organizing participated in, the overall varsity team community service projects throughout the fall. We hope to see record was 297-176-21. The recently renovated athletic you out at some events. facilities continue to be a huge Our athletes and coaches again have advantage for our student athletes worked very hard preparing for this If you would like to follow us on and community members. All year and can’t wait to start competing. twitter please go to @CHSAthletics_

Remembering: Ed Carpenter

The many friends of beloved Donations to help establish this Chelmsford High School English Memorial Scholarship can be teacher, Edward D. Carpenter, Jr., sent to the Chelmsford High announce the establishment of School Alumni Association, The Edward D. Carpenter, Jr. 200 Richardson Road, Memorial Scholarship to honor Chelmsford, MA 01863. Mr. Carpenter's forty years of devotion to CHS, his craft, his Please make checks out to the colleagues, and especially his CHSAA and note the donation students. is for the Edward D. Carpenter, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. This Scholarship will be part of the Chelmsford High School Thank you, Edward D. Carpenter, Alumni Association Endowment Jr. Scholarship Committee Fund Scholarship Program.

27 CHelmsford High School m CHS Marching Band 2014 M

The Chelmsford High School Marching Band will be representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Annual Fourth of July Parade in Washington, D.C. in 2015

28 CHelmsford High School m CHS Marching Band 2014 M

The Chelmsford High School Marching Band will be representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Annual Fourth of July Parade in Washington, D.C. in 2015

29 DEADLINE FOR MATERIALS Chelmsford High School January 9, 2015 for Winter 2015 Edition #1 Class News Form May 8, 2015 for Summer 2015 Edition #2 September 4, 2015 for Fall 2015 Edition #3 We want to hear from you!

Any submissions after these dates will not be accepted, Name______and will be considered for the following edition. Maiden Name______All submissions may be edited and are subject to space restrictions. Class ______Home Address______Mail your materials to: Nancy Williams ______CHSAA Alumni Office Home Phone______200 Richardson Road E-Mail______Chelmsford, MA 01863 ______OR Employer______E-mail class news, suggestions, corrections, or questions to Business Address______the Class News Editor at: [email protected] Job Title______Business Phone______News______Share your ______photos! Representatives of reunion classes ______or other social gatherings who submit photographs are strongly advised that these pictures be submitted ______as far in advance of the newsletter deadline as ______possible, so that any necessary corrections can be made. In all cases, pictures should be accompanied ______by names and include "Class of" year in titles. ______

Electronic images: Please email original resolution ______pictures or burn on a CD disk in JPG or TIFF for- ______mat. Please do not embed images in documents!!! ______Photos can be submitted by regular mail to: ______Nancy Williams CHSAA Alumni Office ______200 Richardson Road ______Chelmsford, MA 01863 ______All original photos will be returned. (birth announcement, marriage, job change, travel, etc)

30 Lion's Pride • CHS ALUMNI Magazine CHSAA Class News

If no class agent is listed, that doesn’t mean you can’t share your news! For submissions directly to the Class News Editor please do the following: Email: Nancy Williams at [email protected] US Mail: Nancy Williams, CHSAA Alumni Office, 200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, MA 01863

Class of 1936 Class of 1937 - Class Agent Needed! Dot (LeClair) Markey and the baby blanket crocheted by her for To become a Class Agent contact: her newest great-grandson, Tristan Jeremiah Haley Jeff Gallant 181 Lexington Street #37 Newton, MA 02466 [email protected]

Submitted by Dorothy E. (LeClair) Mackey, Class of 1937.

I read in The Sun newspaper that your classmate, Marguerite A. (Larkin) Shugrue, had died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at age 96, at Sunny Acres Rehabilitation Center in Chelmsford. Marguerite had married Charles Shugrue many years ago and he preceded her in death. As we were growing up in North Chelmsford, Marguerite's home and mine were in view of each other and we were always "friendly acquaintances". I remember one occasion when we accidentally met at the corner of Highland Ave. and Middlesex St. as we were both as a telephone operator (as married Marguerite's brother, Bernie Larkin, walking to the Post Office in Vinal women also were forbidden to teach when he and his band played at Square to collect our mail. It was in our schools in that era). It also Lakeview Ballroom in Dracut every a long walk and we enjoyed each mentioned her love of music and Wednesday and Saturday nights. The other's company walking both ways. how she played the baritone horn dance floor was surrounded by a two That's how it was in those days. The with the Polish Band of Lowell. We foot high fence with a gateway and obituary also included a beautiful and join her family and classmates and the dances were ten cents each, three glamorous picture of Marguerite. It recognize your sorrow at your loss. for twenty-five cents. The men / also mentioned that she had worked boys always paid for the dances. We for the New England Telephone An aside: Another classmate of lived for those nights when most of Co. in Lowell. Those were the days yours, Mary O'Donnell, who was the dancers wanted only to enjoy when a married woman was not my chum during grade and high dancing for the love of it. allowed by the N.E.T.C. to work school, used to dance to the music of

31 Class of 1937 Class of 1941 Class of 1943 1937 Class Agent: 1941 Class Agent: Class Agent Needed! Dot LeClair Mackey Mary Barron Partridge To become a Class Agent contact: 20 Longcreek Drive 7 Waverly Avenue Jeff Gallant Murrells Inlet SC 29576 Chelmsford, MA 01824 181 Lexington Street #37 (508) 265-3353 Newton, MA 02466 [email protected] Here we are again. Summer is [email protected] supposed to be over, but it is quite The photo on the previous page warm. The children are back in shows me (now 95 years old), on school and college. We had a good Class of 1944 August 16, 2014, displaying the summer, but I am looking forward blanket I finished crocheting for to fall. 1944 Class Agent: my newest great-grandchild (and Ray Judge 2nd great-grandson) who arrived In my last column, I told you about 5 Mission Road 102 on August 25th at 5:33 PM. Proud losing my sister Rita (Barron ’42) North Chelmsford MA 01863 parents are Angela (Conrad) and Keane. Two weeks later, I lost my Jeremiah Haley, of Bangor ME. oldest and dearest friend, Irene Check out the Class of ’66 for more (Boucher ’40) Foster. I met Irene Class of 1945 news about Steven (Angela’s father) when I was 3 years old and we were 1945 Class Agent: Conrad’s family. friends forever. She resided at the Weldon Stevens -Dot Town & Country Nursing Home for 3636 Lakeridge Road five years. Her only child, Michelle, Fallbrook CA 92028 Class of 1938 died there five years ago. Then two [email protected] months after Irene died her only Class Agent Needed! sister Lorraine (Boucher ’47) Proulx Hello fellow octogenarians! To become a Class Agent contact: died. Jeff Gallant Each time I hear from an old classmate, I can never forget Ruby 181 Lexington Street #37 It was quite a spring and summer Newton, MA 02466 Emery from my father’s Class of for me, as I had so many funerals to 1917, Chelmsford North High [email protected] attend. School.

Right now, everything is quiet and I In September, I received a letter from Class of 1939 am looking forward to the Holidays. Dr. Richard (Dick) D. Mochrie who Class Agent Needed! provided us with his current address To become a Class Agent contact: Hope you are all well. -Mary and phone number (below) so old Jeff Gallant friends may call or write. 181 Lexington Street #37 Class of 1942 300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Apt. 336 Newton, MA 02466 Class Agent Needed! Cary NC 27511 [email protected] To become a Class Agent contact: Phone: (919) 467-1552 Jeff Gallant 181 Lexington Street #37 You may know he was a professor Class of 1940 Newton, MA 02466 of animal science. He says "hello to all my old friends and also to Bessie 1940 Class Agent: [email protected] (Blackie) Sadlier; we used to bag George Hood potatoes together on her dad's farm.” 700 Mills Street Howard Nickerson sent us news that his sister, Shirley (Nickerson) "Spread the word for me that I am in Raleigh, NC 27608 good health at 86 years young." Cszimesia passed away in May at her daughter’s house in Silver Springs Thanks, Dick, great to hear from MD. Howard (’40) of Colchester you! - Mert VT and Earl (’47) of Vancouver WA, visited their sister before her death. We extend our sympathies to her family.

32 that Elizabeth “Betsy” Durkee had Class of 1946 moved from Kennebunk ME to Class of 1951 1946 Class Agent: Winthrop MA. Sadly, we found that 1951 Class Agent: Earl Russell four our classmates had died: Beverly Patricia Toms Merrill 98 Skyfields Drive (McMaster) Sleeper, Nancy (Lamb) 108 Dunstable Road Groton, MA 01450 Skinner, Teresa (Gonsalves) Flynn, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected] and Father Ward Letteney; we George Shepherd send our deepest sympathy to their P.O. Box 507 families. Westford, MA 01886 Class of 1947 Mail was returned for a second time It was great to get together for lunch 1947 Class Agent: from Sybil (Sargent) Swenson and recently with Charlotte Vayo and George Merrill Dawn (Scrizzi) Cantara. Sheila Richardson and catch up 108 Dunstable Road on family news. Sheila's daughter, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Pat Flynn replied by sending a Debbie, was recently ordained as a [email protected] packet of earlier reunion pictures. minister. Charlotte's son, Rick, keeps

We’ve been leaving messages for each everyone in the family wondering We are saddened to inform you that other. We hope all is well with Pat how he finds the time to do all Lorraine (Boucher) Proulx died in and his wife Betty who traveled from that he does. He runs Pre Press late July. We extend our sympathies Arizona for our 60th reunion. and develops land and buildings on to her family. the south shore into condos, etc. Calls from Phyllis (Palmgren) as well. Our daughter, Judy, left for Class of 1948 Almgren, Rick and Dolores Hadley, Maracaibo, Venezuela in August 1948 Class Agent: and Don and Dottie Reid all to take up her duties as Athletic Bessie Blackie Sadlier regretting that they will be unable Director at a high school there. The 54 Marlborough Street to attend our reunion for various three of us are happy to be still able Lowell, MA 01851 reasons. to meet and have good visits. As [email protected] Charlotte commented, "Did we ever An email from Doris Beausoleil, think back in the 1950's that we'd Jean Logan Pearson who lives in New York City, said she still be getting together as 80 year 85 Wheeler Road hopes to come. old ladies??" I know I didn't think Dracut, MA 01826 that far ahead. We are looking forward to the reunion. Next issue of the Lion’s What's your news people?? - Pat Class of 1949 Pride will have news of the event and 1949 Class Agent: pictures too. Elizabeth Wilder Tewksbury Class of 1952 1341 Wimbledon Way Take good care. - Skip 1952 Class Agent: Charlottesville, VA 22901 Carole Simm Greenman [email protected] Class of 1950 143 Middlesex Street North Chelmsford, MA 01863 1950 Class Agent: After a cool, rainy summer, we have Beverly Bancroft Winn had a beautiful fall here in WV. We Jack Costello P.O. Box 2007 will soon return to Charlottesville 331 Lynn Street New Castle, NH 03854 where the turning of the leaves is Malden, MA 02148 a few weeks behind WV. When [email protected] Gary Wilson we go to MA for our 65th reunion 2 Vine Street in October, we will have our third Franklin, MA 02038 viewing of autumn foliage! While visiting in New Brunswick Fifty invitations to our reunion were recently, it was surprising to read mailed out in July. Ten were returned in the Quoddy Tides Newspaper with address unknown. On further (Eastport ME) an article about a investigation via the web, we found CHS 1952 graduate. “Archie Carter and his wife Cynthia organized a

33 Carter family reunion that was held case, it seemed, to me, a disaster. I previously when I spoke with her, he at the Pembroke Elementary School immediately went into recovery was in the hospital. Much to my on July 19, with 87 in attendance. mode -- this is the summer - surprise John answered the phone The person who traveled the longest everything slows down -- and I and I talked with him for about ten distance was from TX, and the oldest convinced myself no one expects minutes - his voice was mostly clear person attending was 93 years young. much this time of year anyway. So, and strong. John obviously has a my fellow classmates, you’ll have to weak heart. It took several days for Family members visited the James grin and bear it! My sincere doctors to determine if he was strong Carter family cemetery. The group apologies. But now, with the strike enough physically to survive a traveled to Ox Cove Rd. and saw finally settled and the stores almost pacemaker installation, finally they where the James Carter residence totally restocked, we’re hopefully decided to install one along with a was when he first settled in back to normal - and with so much special defibrillator. John also had Pembroke. Family history, stories, back news to report, you should pulmonary fibrosis (scarring inside and pictures were exchanged with come to expect one heck of a Class the lungs) along with cancer of the hopes of compiling this information of 1953 column in the next edition esophagus which radiation cured. All and using the material to fill several of the Lion’s Pride! of this has combined to weaken genealogy books with Carter John’s kidneys. On the positive side, Ancestry." Regardless, however, there are some John personally sees improvement in noteworthy items: his heart beat and pulse rate. Great Job Archie--Reunions are lots Franklin Warren is home! Mary has of work as well as fun! converted their living room into John needs our daily thoughts and Franklin’s and her bedroom. She took prayers. The first word in his Submitted for Carole Greenman the washing machine and dryer out yearbook write up calls him versatile (1952) by Pat Merrill (1951) of a first floor bathroom and installed - but my God, versatility only goes so a handicapped shower. An aide far with your health. We’re all Class of 1953 comes in three days a week along rooting for you John, keep the faith! with visiting nurses, a physical 1953 Class Agent: therapist, and other health personnel. A personal note -- Ruth and I Roy Zabierek Franklin’s improvement to this point returned to Florida in early August, Florida: is a great example of the power of spending only two months, instead 9970 Bardmoor Court prayer. Mary tells me he still has of the normal 4-5 at our summer N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903 another blocked artery that he is not condo in Billerica. At this point, I Massachusetts: (May 1 to Sept. 30) in strong enough physical condition felt uncomfortable being away from 10 Karen Circle, Unit #10 to have operated on at this time. my Florida doctors for too long a Billerica, MA 01821 Obviously the hope is that it will stay time. We did get to Cape Cod where [email protected] dormant until it can be removed and Ruth’s youngest son has a place in not cause Franklin to have another Orleans (2 1/2 hours from our condo Can you believe that a six week strike stroke in meantime. using Rt.495). Well, Hurricane by the employees (and customers) of Arthur chased us home early -- a grocery chain in New England Claire Ann Berger, the wife of our when we arrived in Billerica the TV known as Market Basket has severely classmate Charlie Berger, passed was warning of tornados in the affected the quality and quantity of away on August 3rd at the Lowell northwestern Boston area. We could this edition's 1953 Class News?! General Hospital. Claire Ann and have stayed home in Florida and had The strike paralyzed the exchange of Charlie were married for 57 years. the same forecast! I take 15 different news and bits of gossip among many Two sons and a sister also survive pills or vitamins a day (some more of our classmates and affected the her. People who knew her tell us that than once) and overall, I am feeling social life they enjoy at Market her greatest enjoyment was the time better and getting stronger. Last Basket and other stores when they she spent with her family and week I could keep up with my son shop. When I made my monthly call friends. gardening in the 100+ temperatures to Nancy (Wilder) Dziczek to find we experience this time of year. My out what’s new in Chelmsford and John Buzzell is home! I called biggest problem is still Myasthenia New England, she promptly Camarillo CA expecting Mary to Gravis (the deterioration of your informed me that she has seen answer the phone and I was ready to muscles all over your body). I have almost no one for weeks! They say inquire as to John’s situation, as joined the Wellness Center at the no news is good news, but in this

34 Cape Coral Hospital (15 minutes For twelve years, Norma and two of from my home) which is a very her friends were members of the Class of 1953 - well-equipped exercise and water Ladies Pro Bowling tour traveling Jan and Bill Clement center with two salt water pools, one the upper East Coast competing four feet deep and heated. The (and most often winning) duckpin Counselors and instructors are most bowling matches. One interesting helpful - I find I get the most out of point about Norma’s bowling style is the water exercises. that although she is left- handed, she bowls right-handed! Lastly, the CHS Class of 1953 Class News is not called “Roy and His After graduating from CHS, Norma Friends.” We are concerned and worked for 14 years as an Inspector want to know about every classmate. for Sylvania. Norma was married I have a cell phone (239-246-5354) twice, both husbands passing. on which I welcome anyone --- and During this time, she served as office for those of you with computers, my manager for Elston Plumbing and Jan and Bill had six children. Their e-mail address is [email protected]. United Ambulance. Her last job oldest son passed away from Share your news - let us know what’s prior to retirement was as a Drafting pancreatic cancer at age 54 in 2013. happening in your life. One Coordinator at Analytyx in Hudson, There are 16 grandchildren of which classmate refused to be interviewed NH. She is the proud survivor of five are girls. Today they have one for the Snapshot Program (although lung cancer surgery. great-grandchild with another, we I was willing to visit him in his FL understand, on the way. Who knows, community) because nothing of any Norma devotes her time today by the time this is published, there significance or newsworthy ever visiting nursing homes and may be more “on the way.” Bill happened in his life - nothing! I feel volunteering for the March of Dimes retired in 1993 at 57 years old. It was very sad - very sad - for anyone who and the Salvation Army. then that he and Jan set out to tour is in the twilight of his life thinking the world (including many trips to he has lived for 70+ years, and feels Her sport today is cribbage. She Europe). Among the territories they like that. Hey, not every snapshot I belongs to two leagues and most covered: write is about presidents and chief often plays in a walk-in league as financial officers, but instead about well. She did spend four years living - Africa, Morocco good citizens doing good things in in Lady of the Lakes Florida, sitting - Normandy and Brittany, France their own environments. That’s her sister Charlotte’s home--which (extension of a river-cruise) America! Charlotte purchased four years prior - Scandinavia to retirement. At the end of her - British Isles There are two snapshots: Norma house sitting Norma decided she was - Dalmatian Coast, small cruise ship Dinnigan and Bill Clement; they a New Englander at heart and chose - France represent what is good about our not to live in Florida but return to - Spain/Portugal class - both are hard-working and Lowell -- after all, what’s a little cold - Germany patriotic model American citizens: and snow? - Austria - Switzerland Class Snapshot: Class Snapshot: - Italy NORMA DINNIGAN BILL CLEMENT - River cruises (4) When you read Norma’s yearbook Bill began his 38 year career at - Belgium (extension of river cruise) write-up, what one of the items says Raytheon in 1955 after studying - Netherlands about her is that she makes enviable drafting for 2 years at Lowell Tech - Rented apartment in Tyrol, Austria bowling scores. Perhaps one of the (now the North Campus of the - Rented apartment in Bavaria, reasons was that her father owned University of Massachusetts at Germany and operated a bowling alley in Vinal Lowell). Beginning as a Draftsman, Square in North Chelmsford. In Bill moved up the career ladder into The Clements consider ocean cruises 1973, Charlie Dinnigan, Norma’s mechanical engineering and just an extension of living in Florida, Dad, was elected to the Bowler’s Hall completed his working career at instead they prefer European River of Fame. Raytheon as Section Manager for Cruises which are smaller ships, designing test equipment. generally about 50-140 people.

35 Bill and Jan consider the success of on July 12th. --- reverts now and then to juvenile their family their greatest ways---well liked---three-letter achievement. When you sit down Paul Francis (Pete) Peterson was man---Eileen, his one and only--- with them, on their deck on born July 12, 1936 in Lowell, MA. Pete, the part-time accountant---a Dunstable Road - as I did - you can Paul married the love of his life former Quessy boy in grammar just feel the love they have for each Eileen (Cummings '56) Peterson, school. In our Class Will, he left his other, which has gone on now for all with whom he would have celebrated high jumps to Philip Molleur. Pete of 57 years. - Roy their 58th wedding anniversary on earned letters in football, basketball, November 10th. Please see the photo and was Co-Captain with Bob George Brown has let us know that taken on their wedding day in 1956, Farrow in baseball. Pete was an avid he has a new address and is now of Paul, Eileen and his brother fan of all sports, especially the living at 2919 Las Vegas Blvd., Bobby who predeceased him. They Boston Red Sox. In the winter he Sebring FL 33870. have two sons, Michael and his wife would plan his many winter Laurie of Newburyport, Larry of vacations in Fort Myers FL, in order Class of 1954 Salisbury, three daughters, Susan of to go to the spring training games of Eugene OR., Tracy and her husband the Red Sox, the Twins, and the (old) 1954 Class Agent: David Crocker of Groton, Jill and Milwaukee Brewers, who at one time Claire Belanger Lynch her husband Stephen McDonald of were the Boston Braves and now are 10 Crooked Spring Road Westminster and a daughter the Atlanta Braves. North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Deborah of Pacifica CA. who died April 4, 2008. Paul also has a brother It was fun to talk to Lenny Douglas (Bud) '47 and his wife Leedburg, Bill Vennard, and Wendell Class of 1955 Jeanne living in Banning CA. as well Luke reminiscing about Pete in their 1955 Class Agent: as seven grandchildren. His Quessy School days. They played Marie LaHaise Duncklee Celebration of Life was held on many games of fun, pick up baseball 144 Heron’s Nest Lane Wednesday, June 25th at the Dolan with Benny LaCourse, Bob St. Augustine, FL 32080-5853 Funeral Home in North Chelmsford. Wetmore, and Red Molleur. They 904-461-4963 The interment took place at rode everywhere on their bikes to [email protected]. Strawberry Hill Cemetery in West find a pick-up game. Ken (Pin Ball) Chelmsford. Carter remembers them coming over Hello everyone! October is here and to Varney playground in North the end of 2014 is right around the After graduating from high school, Chelmsford and said that at times corner. That means 2015 will soon be Paul attended Bentley School of Harvey Miller would join them here, our 60th reunion year. Where? Accounting and Finance, where he along with others. Wendell recalls Vesper Country Club, Tyngsboro earned an Associates Degree with that they would make up their own MA. So mark your new 2015 the Class of 1957. Paul also rules as they went along because calendar for Wednesday, September graduated from Northeastern with a there weren't enough players - such 16th for a come together with your Bachelor of Science in Accounting wonderful times in those days. Carol mates. with the Class of 1967. He worked at (Abrahamson) Bovill was Pete's first Raytheon of Andover for a short cousin. They both lived on School The Remembrance of Paul --- time. Paul owned and operated Paul Street, West Chelmsford, a stone’s I am repeating myself, I was not Peterson Financial Services for over throw away. Everyone hung around ready to hear of yet another passing; 20 Years. He never really retired in together. She remembers that when I am devastated and broken hearted. the “true” sense of the word. Paul was she lived in Colebrook NH, she It gets harder and harder with each always hard at work for several would have family reunions with her passing to dig through old memories. clients, to keep his hand in the two boys Bruce and David, and that Our good friend Mary (McCarthy ever-changing laws, new technology, Pete, Eileen and their family, along '56) St. Hilaire, emailed me with the and just to keep in touch. His office with brother Bud from CA would very sad news that our dear classmate at this time was at his home, in often join them, coming up every and friend Paul (Pete) Peterson of Westford. He was a member of the summer while all the kids were Westford and Chelmsford, passed H.E. Fletcher Club in Westford and growing up. She said Pete was a great away unexpectedly on Friday the Chelmsford Elks. guy; he was dedicated to his Mom evening, June 20th at the age of 77. and in later years looked after He would have celebrated his 78th Our Yearbook Highlights: "Pete" Eileen's mom.

I didn't really get to know Paul until School Mates Reunite--- Class of 1955 - In loving memory of Paul Peterson the eighties. I’d only see him at our On May 8, 2014, the 4th Annual joint class reunions. Out of the blue GIRLS of '55' get-together was held one evening, Joe Marcotte '54 called at the Java Room at The Old to say that a group of classmates was Chelmsford Ginger Ale Building. helping to organize a CHS Alumni Dottie said they gabbed and gabbed. Association and would I be With warm and fuzzy feelings, they interested in being a Co-Class departed ending a fantastic time. Till Agent? Then later Paul called and next time! Attending were Carol asked if I would help him out as (French) Miller of Hudson NH, Class Agent. OK, now, what does Carol (Abrahamson) Bovill of that mean?? He said all you have to Center Harbor NH, Judy (Bomil) do is write a few words about Killeen of Kittery, ME, Pat (Elliott) classmates for the Newsletter, the Bernard of Chelmsford, and Dottie Lions Pride. When Paul resigned as (Tassios) Zahos of Westford. Check class agent in the nineties, because he out the picture! was very busy with his business, Bob Wetmore came on board. Paul was Across the Pond--- very a big help as treasurer and with I recently received a wonderful travel our class reunions; we all worked so story in my email from Wendell well together. See the photo of Paul, Luke, which he wanted to share with Ron Taylor, and Dick Burtt, taken in his classmates. Wendell and Reba September 2010, at Ron Taylor's flew into Madrid for a fantastic trip Class of 1955 - home, at a meeting putting together touring Spain in June. They arrived Paul and Eileen Peterson on their Wedding the final touches of our 55th class a day early and were able to see the Day, November 10, 1956 reunion. Spanish modern museum of art, Reina Sofia, which houses, among Paul (Pete) - you will be truly missed, others, fine collections of Juan Miro, but not forgotten. Pete had a great Velazquez, and Picasso. He said it sense of humor and loved everyone. was very moving to see Picasso's war Paul was a faithful email buddy to protest painting Guernica. Then me. Time will soften our pain, grief they travelled north through Burgos will pass, and our love for you will and stayed at Santander on the Bay last. Paul is now in a better place--- of Biscay. Wendell and Reba stopped now as a handsome teenager playing at Bilbao to tour the architect his beloved game of baseball, running Gerry's amazing Guggenheim art around the bases, and hitting home museum on their way to San runs. Thank you so much Paul for Sebastián and on to Pamplona. They being our friend. missed the running of the bulls by a few days. Then they traveled on to We extend our heartfelt and deepest Barcelona; Wendell said it is an sympathy to Bob Costello, of amazing place, fully alive. They Ormond Beach FL on the loss of his spent some time in a park with a wife Pat at the age of 65 on Saturday, collection of exciting playful May 10, after a long illness. Barbara buildings designed by Gaudi. It is in true; their oranges are wonderful! (White '56) Costello of Port Orange Barcelona where construction All during their trip, they were FL emailed me the sad news. Bob continues (130 years so far) on the treated with miles of orange, olive, was her brother in-law and did say incredible cathedral envisioned by lemon, peach, pear, almond trees, that Bob is lost, as taking care of his Gaudi. Wendell and Reba toured grape vines, sunflowers, and beloved Pat was a full time job, Montserrat, a monastery built high artichoke fields, depending on the morning, noon and night. Bob has a against a rocky cliff. They then region and weather. There were areas son living in NH, two other children, continued down the Mediterranean with sheep or cattle. The storks were and one grandchild. coast to Valencia. Wendell says it is raising their young in huge nests at several spots along their travels. In

37 with the famous monkeys for a while. where they flew back home. On yet Class of 1955 - In Seville, they took in a wonderful another note, Dan has a new position Reunion Meeting in September program of flamenco dancing. in the Masons. He was appointed 2010. L to R: Paul Peterson, Ron Taylor, Wendell said the dancers are Grand Superintendent for the Dick Burtt standing amazingly athletic. Then they went Florida Grand Council of the Allied to Cordoba where they were led Masonic Degree. He will be through the cathedral, which records responsible for thirteen Councils all the changing history from Christian over Florida, from the Panhandle to to Moslem to Christian rule. Each the Peninsula, which will include, time the rulers changed, the building naming a few, Pensacola to Ft Myers, was redecorated to celebrate that and Miami to Jacksonville. Photos of religious tradition: geometric tiles Dan and Bonnie at the Mayan Ruins representing the Moslem faith or the in Cozumel, Mexico and of Dan in ornate symbols representing the his full Masonic Regalia nearby! Roman Catholic tradition. Wendell and Reba ended up back in Madrid This past July, Eileen (Harrington) Class of 1955 - and toured the wonderful Prado Collomb, of St Augustine FL, spent where their guide emphasized El a great week entertaining her 4th Annual GIRLS of '55 get- together. May 8, 2014. L to R: Dottie Greco, Goya, and Velazquez. They daughter Rene and the two grands (Tassios) Zahos, Judy (Bomil) Killeen, took one last trip to Segovia where Cooper and Owen from CO, and her Carol (Abrahamson) Bovill, Carol (French) they walked under the incredible daughter-in-law from Baltimore. Miller and Pat (Elliott) Bernard double-arched remains of a Roman They first spent a few days in Disney aqueduct and its remarkable then her daughter rented a condo on medieval castle. Of course, they St Augustine Beach. They had a visited several other cathedrals, grand time touring the Oldest City castles and palaces. Wendell and and spending time on the beach. Reba were also impressed by the They drove back to Baltimore where large displays of wind turbines and Rene spent more of her vacation, solar panels. before flying back to CO. Eileen then had to pack to get ready to fly I so enjoyed writing this up for out to Rene's in Wellington CO, to Wendell. He wrote the story all I did take care of the two grands for a was change the words of we, our etc. week in mid-August. Such fun! I learned a lot about Spain and its Valencia, especially, but throughout rich history as I hope you did too. Around-n-about--- Spain, they ate various versions of Some of us will never have the Carol (French) Miller went on a Paella, a rice dish mixed with meat, opportunity to travel across the pond. three day "Runaway from Home" to vegetables, or seafood. From Having said that, it was wonderful New York City with her two Valencia, they went to Granada and for Wendell to share his story daughters, to, among other activities, the famous Alhambra. Then they through his eyes. Do you have a story attend an opera at the Met. Carol, attended an evening of gypsy you wish to share with your her daughters Laurie, and Lisa and dancing. At one point along their classmates which they would enjoy her friend, all took the train to the way, they stopped to tour cave homes, reading? If so, email or call me. Big Apple out of Boston on Monday some of which had wooden facades April 14th. They stayed in a built as entrances. Out-n-about--- midtown Manhattan hotel and went In April, Dan and Bonnie Pushee, of to the Metropolitan Opera in the Wendell and Reba stayed on the Crystal River FL, went on a fantastic Lincoln Center to see "LaBoheme” coast, their room with a balcony cruise with some of the family. They that evening. Carol said it was overlooking the Ocean, close to embarked on the Dream Cruise Ship beautiful with fantastic singing, and Malaga. While in Malaga, they of the Carnival Cruise Line, out of of course, the always amazing Met! visited an olive oil farm and factory, Port Canaveral FL. Ports of call Tuesday morning they had breakfast and then visited Picasso's birthplace. were Aruba, Jamaica, Grand at the Brooklyn Diner on 57th Street On their way to Seville, they stopped Cayman, and Cozumel. The cruise and walked around a bit. Then they off at Gibraltar and toured the caves ended in New Orleans LA from all headed across Central Park to the built for protection and hung around

38 Guggenheim Museum. Tuesday trees down. The eye of Arthur went evening they met up with Carol's through East Point ME. Pin Ball has Class of 1955 - oldest grandson, John, who is living promised to make the very long trip Dan Pushee in his Full Masonic Regalia in New York City practicing Patent down from his home in Charlotte to Law, along with his girlfriend, who is attend our 60th Reunion on also a lawyer in the City. They all September 16, 2015 with his wife dined at a wonderful Italian Ann, Yeah! Pin Ball, I will hold you restaurant and had a lovely visit. to your promise! After breakfast on Wednesday morning, they all boarded the train New Digs - back to Boston. Carol said it was a This past July, Judy (Fisher) and fabulous "Runaway from Home.” Louis Chandonnet moved from Pictures nearby! Hampsted NH to 91-4 Hall Road, Fremont NH 03044, new phone A blast from the past. In July, number (603) 244-5340. Gertrude (Smith) Allaby, had a nice surprise phone call from Ken (Pin Tid-Bits - Ball) Carter to wish her all the best Tom Bovill had a nice phone visit in her new abode. He was reading from Ron Taylor last April. Then a the Lion’s Pride and read where few days later they bumped into one Gertrude had move back to her roots another while shopping at Lowe's on in North Chelmsford, saw her phone Chelmsford Street. (There is a new number and said I must give her a Lowe's in Lowell, for you mates out call. They talked about days past and of town). They had a nice talk and Class of 1955 - present. He mentioned to her that a had fun reminiscing about their Bonnie and Dan Pushee at the Mayan couple of years ago, while in Vinal school days, mentioning that they are Ruins in Cozumel in April

Square he went to the barber shoppe the only two left from their group of and bumped into Harvey Miller. Ken kids that grew up together. As hadn't seen him in years. Gertrude Barbara wrote in her email and Ron called me to tell me the news and said during our phone call, “KINDA said that she still has warm and fuzzy SAD!” That give us all another feelings. They grew up together on reason to make a special effort to Tyngsboro Road and sat next to each attend our 60th reunion less than a other at The Princeton Street School year from now! (where the North Chelmsford Firehouse now stands). Having not On the 4th of July, Judy (Fisher) and talked to Ken in over a year, I then Louis Chandonnet celebrated gave him a call and we had a very Independence Day, at their Sago ME long phone visit. Ken related that beach home with the whole family. after high school, he signed up for They had an old-fashioned cookout the Army knowing he would be (hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad eligible to further his education. along with all the fixings). Daughter After serving for three years, he came Susan and her family from CA, back home and worked for a daughter Kim with her family from Company in Littleton MA. Ken Andover, son Greg and daughter presently is a Volunteer for the Fire Anne with their families, both from Congratulations to Tom and Barbara Department in Charlotte ME. The NH, along with the twelve Bovill on the arrival of their first firehouse planned to have a big grandchildren joined them for the great granddaughter, Giulianna social, expecting over 200 people, festivities. Judy had just talked to Faith, born July 3rd. Tom and with all the goodies, over the Fourth; Prue (Pouliot) McBride of Cordova Barbara’s grandson Russell Jr. and his unfortunately, Hurricane Arthur hit. TN said that she and Mike were wife Cheryl are the proud parents. They had over 10 1/2 inches of rain doing well but were not traveling to Carol (Abrahamson) Bovill and her along with high winds. You know Maine for a family gathering this friend Lee drove over from Center what that meant, streets flooded and summer. Harbor NH to visit with Tom and Barbara at their Silver Lake cottage

39 Class of 1955 - Runaway to New York City! Class of 1956 Carol with her Grandson John, friends, and family at an Italian restaurant, in New York 1956 Class Agent: Mary McCarthy St. Hilaire 212 Dalton Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Joan Dodge Weilbrenner 67 Tadmuck Road, Unit 206 Westford, MA 01886

Summer in Chelmsford was delightful this year. We only had about four days of 90-degree weather. It was nice to look at my lawn in late August and see that it was still green. Pauline are enjoying the pool, the Class of 1955 - garden, and the grands. He said that Our sympathy to Eileen Carol (French) Miller (front) with her two the garden was coming in great. I (Cummings) Peterson and her family daughters Laurie and Liza, along with a received a nice note from Earl and on the unexpected passing of her friend husband Paul on June 20, 2014. Paul Bunny Guilmette. With the note, Earl enclosed Paul Peterson’s was from the 1955 class, but he was obituary from the Lowell Sun along just as much a part of our class. Paul with his memorial card. Earl, thank was a special guy and he will be you for sharing. I also heard from greatly missed. Linda Patton, of Tallahassee FL, Gigi (Long) Kelleher of Wilmington The prayer card handed out at his DE., Beverly (Bell) Collins, of funeral so described Paul that you Westford, and David Blackadar, of would have thought he wrote it Marshall TX. Even if you don't have himself. any news to share, it is always good to hear from you. I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, in NH. They took a ride over to Up-n-coming - I'd like to leave an afterglow Hampton Beach to see the sand Our big TENTH annual Florida of smiles when life is done. sculptures. Such talent these people reunion is coming up! All classes are I'd like to leave an echo have. The sand has to be brought in invited to join us. Again, we are Whispering softly down the ways, and then kept wet so the talented planning a luncheon cruise on the Of happy times and laughing builders can sculpt their amazing "Barbara Lee," an authentic paddle times and bright and sunny days. creations. wheeler, on the St John's River out of I'd like the tears of those who

Sanford, sometime in March. It is Grieve, to dry before the sun I talked with Bill Vennard of always a good time to catch up with Of happy memories that I leave Columbia MD. Said he and Coppy old classmates and friends. Email or When life is done. are taking it easy this summer. They phone me if you would like to join had a very productive tomato crop us. Besides Eileen, he is survived by two providing enough for their family sons Michael and his wife Laurie of and the whole neighborhood. They Till Next Time, Happy Newburyport and Larry of Salisbury, have four grandchildren, the two Thanksgiving, Blessed Merry and three daughters Susan Peterson little ones, five and eight, who love Christmas and a very Happy, of Eugene, OR, Tracy and her the pool and keep Bill and Coppy Healthy New Year. Be happy, safe, husband David Crocker of Groton, moving. The other two grands, and well in our reunion year 2015. and Jill and her husband Steven twenty-one and twenty-four, are - Marie McDonald of Westminster; seven both in college. I also talked with grandchildren; his brother Douglas Lenny Leedburg, same story; he and

40 and his wife Jeanne of Banning Janet (Bentley) LaCroix and her America. Monday morning all the CA; and his sister in-law Dorothy husband sold their home and moved kids in the neighborhood walked Murphy of Lowell. He was the to a beautiful independent living down Lake Street (now called father of the late Deborah Peterson facility. They both have some health Needham St.) to the bus stop. It of Pacifica, CA who died April 4, issues, so are very happy in their would take us to Quessy School. I 2008, and the brother of Robert who new home. The new address is 30 could list the route and all the names died December 25, 1988. Sullivan Dr., Apt. 116, Canton NY of the students and in later years, 13617. I had one of my paper routes that Our sympathy to Jane Doyle and covered the route of the bus. family on the passing of her husband Patricia (Thompson) Moore is happy and our classmate Roland "Pudge" in her house in TX. She swims every Ms. Hickey was the principal. She on August 18, 2014. Pudge always day when the weather is good and and Miss Sullivan, Mrs. Dexter, had a twinkle in his eyes and a hardy enjoys her yard full of foliage and and Mrs. Macanenny were my laugh to go with it. He realized birds of all kinds. Pat is a property four teachers during those years. his dream by living the last twenty manager and a volunteer usher at I saw Ms. Hickey quite a lot as a years at Hampton Beach NH. many upscale venues in her town. first grader! In 1945, the school Besides Jane, Pudge is survived She also enjoys playing bridge several districting alignments were changed. by his three sons, Lawrence and times a week. I ended up at Princeton Street. The his wife Christine of Tampa, FL, line was at either at Libedensky or Michael of Lowell, and Steven and I had my second knee replacement in Dirubbo. Princeton was a fairly old his wife Kathleen of Derry NH, two early March so I had to slow down school with eight grades. Anyone grandchildren, and his brother James for a while going through rehab. who attended there during these and his wife Sandra of Moultonboro next seven years could tell of many NH. The “Six Musketeers,” Beth funny and crazy happenings. The (Simpson) McHugh, Ann teachers were great educators. They Our sympathy to Tom St. Germain Marie (Schlstedt) Winkowski, had to be to teach some of us! I give and family on the passing of his Kay (Morrow) Stidsen, Helen credit to those teachers for doing brother Bill on August 30, 2014. (Popplewell) Hanafin, Berta ( Jones) such a great job in math, spelling, Bill had worked for Hannaford Erickson, and I are still going strong. and discipline. I always chuckle as Supermarket for twenty-two years. Sometimes not everyone can make my college-educated children and my an event, but whoever can, does. We grandchildren rely on a calculator to He is survived by Tom and his wife meet for lunches, ice cream, bean figure out how much to leave for a Carol, and his brother James of suppers, movies, shopping, errands, tip or how to divide things. Greenwood ME. He was the brother plays, musical events, baseball games, of the late Philip St. Germain, Ann or whatever. The one constant is Among the number of events that Weglinski and John St. Germain. breakfast on the second Saturday of stick out in my mind while attending the month. Anyone is welcome! Princeton Street, was the day Happy Holidays to ALL, Mary someone challenged me to throw an I’ve known Ron Aubrey since apple through the open window into we both went to second grade at Miss Sullivan’s room on the second Class of 1957 Princeton Street School together story. I missed and took out an 8 x 11 and enjoyed his antics and friendship pane of glass. I didn’t know that Miss 1957 Class Agent: throughout our school years. He has Sullivan and Miss Miskell saw the Sandy Ricciardi Kilburn a fantastic memory and I enjoy his whole episode. Saturday morning, 181 Littleton Road, #8-217 many stories of our younger years. Mr. Ferron, the janitor, helped me Chelmsford, MA 01824 The following is one of Ron’s notes put in a pane of glass. Kathleen Kulski Martin of reminiscence to which I can 25 Empire Street totally relate: Recess, as always, was the best time. Chelmsford, MA 01824 Anytime Mrs. Hogan was on yard [email protected] Every time I receive and read duty, I would run across Washington through the Lion’s Pride, it brings St., behind the town hall, climb I hope everyone had an awesome back so many memories. I spent my the fence, and run down to Mrs. summer. We had a great one here in young life, during the 40s and 50s, Buchannan’s bakery for penny candy, New England. in what I feel was the best time in and run back without getting caught.

41 When Donald Lusier and I were in my best friends during that time, seventh and eighth grades, we set up Bob (Batman) Wetmore. It was like Class of 1958 pins at night at Dinnigan’s Bowling yesterday that we were sitting in his 1958 Class Agent: Alley for two cents a string. We ‘48 or ‘49 Chevy convertible. Then Martha Crane Flaherty made about $25 a week. The teachers he moved up to a Bel Air convertible. 255 North Road #187 wondered why we were so tired I remember cruising the streets of Chelmsford, MA 01824 in school. I also had a paper route Lowell. It was only for a few years, [email protected] that encompassed most of North but we did everything and went Judith Shedd Provencal Chelmsford. I started at Power’s everywhere. I can remember all of us 82 Boston Road Drug Store, then down Middlesex leaning against the cars or in Ballo’s Chelmsford, MA 01824 St. to McKenny St., marched up playing the jukebox, having a Coke [email protected] Cottage Row, up Washington Ave., and a hamburger. If you got rowdy, all the way to the canal where the Pop kicked you out. Ballo’s was the Hi all, Dubes and the Longs lived, and then center of our world. It’s that time again and I’m back!! to the start of Newfield St., around Varney Playground and ending at In 1960, I moved to ME, near As I type this, it is Labor Day Betty Boumil’s house. That was 157 the ocean. Living here was like weekend. Summer is almost behind papers!! To this day, I remember all living in Chelmsford, but now us. The weather this year was a little the people. If only I could remember here, as in Chelmsford, it has strange but really nice for the most what happened last week! become overpopulated. I hope I can part. The kids and I did our annual eventually move further north to hot air balloon festival in Stowe VT. High school was a blast! It is truly what is now called “the real Maine.” There are 34 of us and only four the best time in one’s life. Thank We have all been so lucky to have were missing this year! What a good God for sports and all the great grown up and live our lives in New time we had. This was my 23rd year!! teachers, especially Mr. Conrad, the England. Hopefully, I’ll make a few more! principal. I also had two of the best cribbage players teach me the game, After reading Ron’s note, I know My sister Judy and her husband Bill Carruthers and Pop Conners, the many of you are remembering those Dennis were here from FL for the janitors. I had many adventures in years with fond memories. month of August. It was so good to my four years at Chelmsford High; see them. My other two sisters and my favorite one is how I would go Please send me news, pictures, or I were able to see them and enjoy a for lunch and end up fishing. I would events in your life. Your classmates few visits, including lunch up in Rye leave the high school, walk to the are interested to know what’s going NH. hill to the lunchroom at McFarlin, on with you. walk by the door and head to town The girls from the class of ‘58 had hall. From there I would hitchhike Hope our winter is a mild one! some great lunches together. We home and go fishing. One day was went to Good Thymes in Lowell hitchhiking home and JT Conrad Until next time, Sandy and Kimball’s for the seafood that is pulled up and asked me where I was so good!! Valerie (Broscombe) Bell going. “Home,” I said, “I’m sick.” He We welcome Patricia Moore as came with us to Kimball’s. “Poor” gave me a ride straight home. That a Life Member of CHSAA. She Val had not been back in the area ended my afternoon fishing. Mr. reports that she earned her Real recently and was amazed by the Conrad contributed greatly to my Estate Professional Certification way Route 110 has changed with finishing high school! from Austin (TX) Community all the new stores, restaurants, and College and holds a Real Estate developments! We still managed to Every now and then, I’ll read an License in the state of TX. have a good time. We did miss Lee article about North Chelmsford and Gagnon though, as it was so crowded Ballo’s Diner. Well, the boys who that she couldn’t find a place to park; hung out in our group there were just she turned around, and went home!!! like the character “Fonzie.” We were I actually went to Kimball’s today just like the kids that hung out Skip’s (Labor Day) and had a lobster roll – or Dolly’s or Epicure in Lowell. yummy!!! What also brings back memories of Ballo’s was the passing of one of Speaking of Lee, she retired from

42 teaching at “good ole CHS!!” Their to try to get the same DJ we had for Miss Wexler telling me my skirt family had a really fun retirement our last reunion. If anyone would like was too short and it was mid knee!!! party for her at their son’s home. to join our reunion committee, get The lunchroom was busy and there It was lots of fun, the food was in touch with a committee member. was only one choice on the menu, fantastic and the company was We’d be glad to have you join us, as and how about gym classes with amazing, so many people, lots of 2015 will be our 55th reunion. Can’t those blue gymsuits!!! I remember family and tons of friends. Our class wait, it should be a great time. . . . some of the girls dying their was well represented, Judy (Cullen) hair green on St. Patrick's Day, the Thompson, Diane (Archer) Chaney, Don’t forget if you are not a member gibberish talk the boys couldn't and I went, of course, Ron and Val of CHSAA, please join. Get in touch understand, Skips, Jack's Diner, Bell, and Peter and Cathy Vennard with the CHSAA office at the high Page’s Drugstore where we bought were also there. What a great time!! school. Mocha Poker lipstick and cherry cokes, Godin’s where many of us Not a lot of news this time... really Well, that’s about it, have a good fall worked after school, and the Donut hope some of you will send me some and remember to keep on rolling. Shop where we often met after good stuff to print. Our classmates - Jim Gifford school and on Friday nights. would love to hear your news!! Trips, new grandchildren, anything!! Diane (French) Matthews is an elder Senior year when term papers had to care Personal Care Attendant (PCA). be typed and double spaced on sheets Till next time, stay healthy, keep safe, We welcome her as a Life Member. of paper bought at Prince Stationery and enjoy life!! -Martha in Lowell, class pictures, yearbooks, Class of 1961 and the prom. Graduation was in the evening and we walked across the Class of 1959 1961 Class Agent: stage to receive our diplomas. Gregory Cook 1959 Class Agent: 28 Valhalla Drive We did it! We graduated! Ruthie Hayes Grivers Milford, NH 03055-3035 10 Wilson Street #218 [email protected] We had dedicated teachers who Chelmsford, MA 01824 for four years filled our minds with [email protected] From Greg Cook: knowledge, wisdom and grace. They shaped us into young adults, sent us Below is a note I received from out into the world, and hoped the Class of 1960 Marcia (McLaughlin) Curran: best for all of us. I think when we

1960 Class Agent: look back, we realize how fortunate We have been out of school almost we were.- Marcia Curran Linnea Peterson Fader 53 years and yet many memories 217 Main Street remain intact of our four years at I thought Marcia’s piece was North Chelmsford, MA 01863 C.H.S. Here are a few of mine: interesting and it’s given me an idea. Mr. Nolan's homeroom in the I would like to solicit additions from Hi classmates, Summer is almost basement of CHS on Billerica Road. over and Chelmsford’s Fourth of July my classmates, any and all, and have The rows of lockers near the Janitor's added a few of my own below: festivities were great as usual. Hope room. Upstairs, Mr. Conrad’s (our you all had a good Fourth of July Mr. Simonian’s Biology class, in the principal) office and the Guidance classroom with the desks on different with the parade, cookouts, and family office. The classrooms had wooden get-togethers. tiers; the mad rush down the hill desks with attached seats lined up to lunch; the move to the new high in neat rows. The lunchroom was Summer is winding down. Fall school; switchin’ off the lights in the located in the basement of the corridor where all the wings came will soon be here soon and so will McFarlin School and the walkway football. together! down to it was slippery in the winter. In our junior year, we were at the In May, our reunion committee How ‘bout it class? Got some more? McCarthy School on North Road; meeting met for the first time. Some everything was new and big. Miss committee members were unable to Thanks and regards, Booth and Miss Wexler respectively, Greg Cook, Class Agent ‘61 attend. We talked about where to were my Junior and Senior hold next year’s reunion and whether homeroom teachers. I remember

43 Class of 1962 Class of 1962 - Class of 1964 - 1962 Class Agent: Ed and Kathy Walker with their L to R: John and Linda (Lessard) Laura Flannery Masson grandsons Bryce and Brandon at the Harrington, Donna (Adams) and 119 Beachwood Terrace Maui (Hawaii) Aquarium Rhodes (’66) Johnson Wells, Me 04090 [email protected]

Hi everyone, the class of '62 has been traveling!

Sally (French) Bourque and I just returned from a very memorable trip to Ireland, land of my ancestors. We saw so many great places and sights, enjoyed perfect weather (in spite of reports that it rains there all the daughter Sarah and with her sister time), and sampled many new and Class of 1963 Faye Farrington ('67.) it was a delicious foods. The highlight of 1963 Class Agent: wonderful trip! the trip for me was seeing the home Henry and Cynthia Picken Brown of my great, great grandparents, 494 Shore Drive We spent a fun long weekend birthplace of my great grandfather, Laconia, NH 03246 with our Air Force/Army friends and the cathedral where they were [email protected] in Waterloo, IA in August. The married and baptized. Another highlight was the Iowa 2014 Irish unforgettable experience was that of Fest, but mostly the seven of us just learning to drive on the left side of Class of 1964 hung out and visited. Perfect weather the road!! I know I will treasure the is always a treat. 1964 Class Agent: memories and pleasures of the trip Lynne Marshall McSheehy for the rest of my life. Good times are best when shared 15 Twiss Road with great friends. In early North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Hilde (Roymans) Gilman and her September John and Linda (Lessard) [email protected] husband Bob also just returned from Harrington ('64) and Donna a great European River Cruise. The (Adams) and Rhodes Johnson As the deadline approaches for Class reports I've heard were that it was a ('66) – also celebrating their 28th News, I've put a request out on wonderful experience. wedding anniversary – shared a week Facebook for news from any of my of travel to London and Paris. The Facebook Friends or their Friends. Ed Walker and his wife, Kathy, perfect weather made traveling on You certainly would be better off spent a month in Hawaii. Their two the double-decker buses, visiting reading a variety of news from all children and two grandsons, Bryce Harrods, the Tower of London, corners of the country - or town! and Brandon joined them. The Westminster Abbey, The Imperial We'll see if any comes in. In the accompanying picture was taken at War Museum (John and Rho), High meantime, I'm so sad to have to tell the Maui Aquarium. Tea at Fortnum and Mason (Linda you about Rosemary (McNulty) and Donna), cruises on the Thames Lewis' passing. She was in a coma I love hearing news of classmates and and Seine, picnic at Notre Dame, for many months, and died on the exciting adventures that they've the Eiffel Tower, visiting Parisian August 5. We extend our deepest experienced. Please send me any neighborhoods on the Left Bank, sympathy to her sons, brothers, sister, news that you’d like to share with the and sharing (several) bottles of wine granddaughter and extended family. I class. while enjoying the people watching know she is deeply missed by Sandra at Fouquet's and Laduree on the (Swenson) Mousseau, a forever If you're ever in Maine, please call or Champs-Elysees and at several friend. drop by! other cafes. Beautiful cities to visit

– but always great to come home to We have other, happier news, as well. Fondly, Laura Masson Chelmsford. The reunion was great! Sue (Farrington) Trombly spent a (207) 641-2283 More about it next time!-Lynne few days in Venice, Italy, with her

44 Aidan attended a week long “Lights, the food pantry and the thrift shop. Class of 1965 Camera, Action” workshop at the 1965 Class Agent: cable television station here in Russell Mann is teaching Spanish Mary Vaillancourt Smith Westford. Aidan shared his new at Southbridge (MA) Middle / P.O. Box 285 knowledge and experiences with his High School and enjoys traveling, Westford, MA 01886 younger cousins. playing the drums, working out, and Nancy Delmore Hughes motorcycling. 2 Cottage Row There were a lot of picnics and North Chelmsford, MA 01863 popcorn/movie nights. Voted the most fun was old-fashioned water Class of 1965 - Attention 1965 Classmates sprinkler and hose playtime! YEA, Mary (Vaillancourt) Smith’s Our 50th Reunion Committee held some things never go out of style! Grandchildren: Left Photo: Jake and its first meeting on September 9th. Summer may be fading and Camp Aidan, Center Photo: Jake, Lila, More information will be coming in G & G has officially closed for Isabella, Right Photo: Dylan (Aidan’s Winter 2015 edition of the Lion's season, BUT Grandma and Grandpa brother) Pride will be busy. The boys play soccer (Londonderry NH and Augusta It does not seem possible that today ME) and both girls are dance is Labor Day. Another summer students at Northeast Dance Center, is joining our book of memories. our niece Roshni (Chehna ‘92) Although Bob and I are a bit tired, Pecora’s dance center. we surely are a happy Grandpa and Grandma. School breaks are also going to be at G & G's. Several years ago our daughter-in- law Melanie, David's (‘90) wife, Yes, I am retired! To quote Dylan Class of 1966 dubbed our house here in Westford and Jake "Grandma you are too busy 1966 Class Agent: "Camp Grandma & Grandpa." That to have a job!" Cynthia Dupee Gale first summer it was just the three 4 Catherine Street boys, David's sons, Aidan and Dylan, Bob is a senior hardware design Nashua, NH 03060 and our son Bobby's son, Jake. Lila engineer at a small company in [email protected] and Isabella have since joined the Hopkinton. He loves the challenge Patricia Duffin Conrad boys. and has no intention to retire. Bob 14 Emerson Circle does try to work shorter hours and Pepperell, MA 01463 This evening I am sorting Hello take days off during Camp G & G [email protected] Kitty decorations for Isabella's 3rd season. birthday coming up on September News from Dot (LeClaire ‘37) 5th. Our oldest grandson, Aidan, We celebrated our 47th wedding Mackey is entering the world of teenagers anniversary in August. It would in October. Lila is approaching be interesting to find out if we are I am delighted to announce that five and is so excited to be a pre- longest number of years married to a my second great-grandson, Tristan kindergartner. Dylan and Jake are fellow classmate. Jeremiah Haley, has arrived. I already 2nd graders. As you can imagine have nine great granddaughters. Camp G & G is filled with laughter Hmmm, that might be a good trivia Mom is Angela (Conrad) Haley, and great adventures. question for our upcoming 50th from Bangor ME. Angela is the Class Reunion! daughter of Lynn Mackey and This summer's highlights were Kidz Stephen Conrad (both class of ‘66). in the Kitchen, Teddy Bear Tea Until next newsletter have a healthy Lynn died in 1990 at age 42, and Parties, making rocket ships, moon happy autumn! Steve now resides in Ravenel SC sand, and meeting a real Astronaut, - Mary (Vaillancourt) Smith with his wife, Ketta, an attorney. along with science experiments - do Steve is still teaching golf although you know how to clean Mr. Lincoln's We wish Sherry (Nelson) Jason the he is semiretired and works only penny? best in her retirement. She is keeping when the phone rings with a request. busy as church volunteer, working in He spends most of his time on his

45 six and one half acre “slice of heaven” The "all CHS classes’ reunion" was in NC, just outside of Charleston. held on August 23rd at the North Class of 1968 He spends much of his leisure time Chelmsford Legion. It was the 1968 Class Agent: fishing in the two ponds on his first time I was able to go to one of Kathleen Archibald property, catfish in one bass in the these reunions, and I was so glad I 140 Main Street other. He delves into horticultural went! Tables were set up outside, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 work, tending all the gardens. He there was a live band and food being Carol Welch Catalano calls the gardens his “Mona Lisa” barbecued, and a beautiful breeze 35 Vine Brook Rd. of horticulture. Steve and Ketta, coming off Freeman Lake. There Westford, MA 01886 a retired General Court Clerk to were about 15-20 alumni from our [email protected] a federal magistrate judge, love to class, and it was just a perfect day to travel and have visited all seven relax and visit with everyone. Some continents. Recently they traveled of our classmates came from out of to the Seattle area, and then stayed state to attend (Steve Mann from Class of 1969 several days in the San Juan Islands TN, Debbie (McSheehy) Sommer 1969 Class Agent: just prior to leaving on a ten-day from KS, Doreen (Brouillette) Jane Kelly Fletcher Alaskan cruise. Steve and Ketta’s Barkdoll from FL, and many, many 43 Stedman Street most important trip this year though, more from other classes. I am Chelmsford, MA 01824 looking forward to going again next likely will occur in September to Judith Krasnecki Carven summer. visit Angela’s new son, Tristan. 89 Westford Street Angela, coincidentally, is married Our deepest condolences to Susan Chelmsford, MA 01824 to an attorney Jeremiah Haley, (Decker) Buck at the passing of her whose practices in Bangor. Steve brother Kevin Decker, and sympathy Linda P. (Vaillancourt) “Pat” is already blessed with three great also to Doreen (Brouillette) Barkdoll Chehna moved from Chelmsford to granddaughters, Lucy, Lynn, and who lost two brothers in August, Marlboro MA three years ago. Her Addie D’Arcy, who reside in MD Ricky Brouillette and Terence Keefe. six grandchildren, ages 6 - 17 have with their mom and dad, Jacqueline Such a tragedy for Susan and Doreen kept her quite busy. and Benjamin Conrad, and Reagan to have their siblings leave us too Amy Lynn, daughter of Angela and soon. My heart goes out to both of PLUS Pat also has a small business: Jeremiah. After her “stay-at-home” those families. Mrs. C Alterations & Sewing with Tristan, Angela will return From Roger Dean: Services specializing in "dance" to her work as a Licensed Clinical After working 45 years for the same Items, alterations, and custom made Psychologist. Check the class of 1937 company, Department of Defense, clothing. Pat's sewing talents are for a picture of the baby blanket that Roger Dean will fully retire effective closely linked to her experiences at I crocheted for the new baby. Sept. 27th. He served 30 years in Chelmsford High. the Air Force, then switched over to We welcome Ann (Cooke) Leggat as supporting the DoD as a contractor. This past summer she assisted a Life Member of CHSAA. His military tours took him around daughter Roshni (’92) in preparation the world, but somehow he managed for the opening of Roshni's Class of 1967 to spend a total of 18 years on Northeast Dance Center and made assignments to Germany. He also the "The Little Ballerina" Quilt 1967 Class Agent: spent 18 years, both in uniform and for a raffle at the Dance Center’s Della Wickens Coffin then as a contractor, working in the Open House and Ribbon Cutting 383 Acton Road Pentagon. He considers himself Ceremony on August 26th. Chelmsford, MA 01824 one fortunate dinosaur and knows [email protected] that he will miss the travel among We welcome Frances (Merrill) Paulette Grout his military "family." Roger plans Radgowski as a Life Member of 1 Hamblett Avenue to spend his retirement bicycling CHSAA. Tyngsboro, MA 01879 around DC and VA, watching Eileen Grunewald Sousa wildlife along the Potomac River, 3 Pleasant Street helping the local Historical Society Chelmsford, MA 01824 preserve Colonial Beach VA and [email protected] drinking good wine. - Della Wickens Coffin

46 Class of 1969 - that life has brought me here. I often Class of 1973 write stories home to my family Pat Vaillancourt’s 1973 Class Agent: titled "Toto, we are not in Kansas "The Little Ballerina" Quilt Lynn Mercier Marcella anymore!" Life here is very different

74 Carlisle Street from what we are used to in the Chelmsford, MA 01824 US. It is an adventure most days [email protected] just communicating; my Spanish is a little rusty but I am quickly gaining Happy Birthday to our classmates, it back. Luckily, at the school, most of whom have, or will, turn 60 everything is taught in English; in the coming year! it is the shopping, dentist, bank, and things like that which make We send along our condolences to communication a challenge. It is a our Classmate Marybeth Sidebottom fantastic opportunity and I’m loving on the passing of her son Patrick every minute of it; the only downside Kinney. is missing my family, but I'll be flying home for Christmas and will catch From Robin (Greenwood) Doherty: up with them then.- Lynn I taught special education in the Lowell Public Schools. My husband and I are both retired and we live in Chelmsford. We have two sons, John Class of 1974 Class of 1970 and Tim. John is a teacher in Lowell 1974 Class Agent: 1970 Class Agent: and Tim sells computer software in Debbie Haywood John & Kathy Kerrigan Judge Newton. Paul and I love to travel and 17 LeMay Way 19 Susan Carsley Way play golf. North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Sandwich, MA 02563 [email protected] Wendy Marshall-Hudzik From Ann Marie (Chandonnet) 63 Leonard Avenue Janeczek: I work at Brown and Marc Brovender notified us that he Dracut, MA 01826 Caldwell (an environmental is now a Mortgage Banker. [email protected] company) in Andover, as an Administrative Coordinator. My husband, Tony, and I have two Class of 1975 Class of 1971 daughters. One is a senior at UMaine 1975 Class Agent: 1971 Class Agent: this year, majoring in Nutrition. Michael Lynch Sandy Parkhurst Johnston Our younger daughter is a freshman [email protected] 8 Bradley Lane at Bridgewater State University, Westford, MA 01886 majoring in graphic design. My William Martin [email protected] husband works, as a contractor, at 9 Vincent Street Jacobs Systems at Hanscom Air Chelmsford, MA 01824 We welcome Carol Richardson as Force Base, as an engineer. We live in a new member of CHSAA. Carol Westford, near the famous Kimball is employed as a nurse and lives in Farm. We traveled to Hawaii, Class of 1976 Merrimack NH. Switzerland and Austria, before kids 1976 Class Agent: and look forward to doing more Joanne Bousquet Sargent traveling. We designed the web site: Class of 1972 32 Main Street westford.com Westford, MA 01886 1972 Class Agent: Ann Marie Roark From Judy (Merrill) Metz: I am Michael Robinson 9 Natalie Road currently serving as the Athletic 232 Farmwood Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 Director and PE/Health teacher at Statesville, NC 28625 Escuela Bella Vista, an American [email protected] Laurie Gullion is an Undergraduate International School in Maracaibo, Director at the University of New Venezuela. This is the second time We welcome Moira Prager as a Life Hampshire. Member of CHSAA.

47 Please either drop me a line at the Class of 1982. During his high Class of 1977 email below or contact the Lion’s school years, Michael was a talented 1977 Class Agent: Pride. Thank you very much and and dedicated athlete, who played Karen Lebedzinski Clement “Go Lions!” football and wrestled. He was a two 101 Main St. time Division I State Wrestling Townsend, MA 01469 John Sullivan Champion, and in 1982, was the 978-597-5914 sullivanjohn4.com Lowell Sun Wrestler of the Year, [email protected] and a Boston Globe All-Scholastic. We welcome Cindy Teele as a new While at UMASS Amherst on a Kris Pisarik has informed us that he member of CHSAA. She lives in wrestling scholarship, he qualified is now the Manager Editor / Nights Los Angeles and is a Senior Vice for two years for the New England at the Lowell Sun. President with CBS Television. NCAAs.

We welcome Martin Krikorian as a Mike proudly served in the Coast Life Member of CHSAA. Class of 1980 Guard for six years, where he attained the rank of Aviation 1980 Class Agent: Survivalman First Class, and these Class of 1978 Neal Casale were amongst some of his happiest 62 Hawk Drive and most rewarding years. His job 1978 Class Agent: Bedford, NH 03110 was to jump out of helicopters and Michael Donigan [email protected] into the ocean to save people, which 3 Lamplighter Lane was surely a job that well-represented Chelmsford, MA 01863 what Mike was about as a man, [email protected] father, and friend. Class of 1981

We welcome Kathy (O’Reilly) 1981 Class Agent: Mike’s passions were football, Larmand as a new member of Amy Provencal McGuigan wrestling, fitness, fishing, and rock CHSAA. P.O. Box 307 and roll, but above all, Mike loved Mont Vernon, NH 03057 [email protected] being with his family and friends. He is survived by his Dad, George, Class of 1979 brothers Mark (’80), and Jeff (’83), 1979 Class Agent: and the four loves of his life, Jane, Lauren I’Anson Class of 1982 Matthew, Kristina, and Leah. He 5 Gristone Road 1982 Class Agent: will live forever in their hearts and in Chelmsford, MA 01824 Betsy Kehoe ours. - Jay 18 Grandview Road Hello Fellow Chelmsford High Chelmsford, MA 01824 Alums! Jay Casale Class of 1983

43750 Carson Court 1983 Class Agent: Back in 1979, my senior year at Ashburn, VA 20147 Doreen DePalma Burns Chelmsford High, I was asked to [email protected] 3 Overlook Drive design the class mug. The mug Tyngsboro, MA 01879 was finished in red lettering and It is with sadness that we pass [email protected] I’d kept it with me for many years. along the news of the passing of Not long ago, the mug was taken our classmate, Mike Bossi, who Thea (Dukakis) Tully is an 8th grade from me with no way of retrieving passed away unexpectedly on August Social Studies teacher and works it. The mug has sentimental value 26, 2014, at the Lahey Clinic in for the Nashoba Regional School to me and was a keepsake from the Burlington MA. Michael was born District. Class Banquet. If anyone has one in Exeter NH on February 15, of these 1979 Class mugs, or knows 1964, the son of George E. Bossi of someone who does, and would of Plum Island, MA and the late be willing to part with it, it would Claire Morrisette Bossi who died mean a great deal to me. I would Oct. 17, 2013. He graduated from also happily reimburse the owner. Chelmsford High School with the

48 Class of 1989 - when she can join big sister Kyra in Class of 1984 the Nutcracker. 1984 Class Agent: Teresa (Chehna) Allen with the John Sousa, Jr. founder of "Zumba," Beto Perez, Teresa is an IT Business Analyst 88 Carlisle Street at the Zumba National Convention at Worldwide Tech Services in Chelmsford, MA 01824 in August Tewksbury MA. She also became a [email protected] nationally certified Zumba instructor this past January. This fall, Teresa Class of 1985 joined the teaching staff at her sister Roshni's Northeast Dance Center in 1985 Class Agent: Lawrence. Christine LeClair Matte

56 G Street We welcome Ryan Kuchler as a Life Dracut, MA 01826 Member of CHSAA. [email protected] Class of 1986 Class of 1990 1990 Class Agent: 1986 Class Agent: Kristin Westgate Donovan Kimberly Finnegan 7 Wildes Road 3028 Stanstead Circle Chelmsford, MA 01824 Norcross, GA 30071

We welcome Brett Fay and Kelly Class of 1987 (Kinney ‘92) Fay as new members products manufacturing sector. Bill of CHSAA. They live in North 1987 Class Agent: is active in Chelmsford Community Chelmsford and Brett is owner of Christine Frassica Scaplen serving on the Varney Playground The Middlesex Group. Scotty Hollow Drive D32 Committee and the Vinal Square North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Project. He serves on the boards of [email protected] United Way, Big Brothers and Big Class of 1991 Elisa Simonian Ouellette Sisters, Lowell General Hospital and 1991 Class Agent: 7 Ledgewood Drive Washington Savings Bank. John MacPhee Westford, MA 01886 14 Pendleton Road [email protected] Bill and his wife Maryann Chelmsford, MA 01824 (Markham ‘89) live in Chelmsford [email protected] Class of 1988 with their two children, Kate (14) a freshman at CHS and Liam (12) Brian Taranto 1988 Class Agent: a 7th grader at Parker School. The 3 Dexter Row, Unit 1 Julie Webber Comeau family enjoys Lake Winnipesaukee Charlestown, MA 02129 819 West Street and York Beach. They spend time [email protected] Lunenburg, MA 01462 boating, fishing, golfing, biking skiing, and snowmobiling. Deborah (Frantz) Wilkes is Chief of Class of 1989 Staff of the National Partnership for 1989 Class Agent: Teresa (Chehna) Allen resides Women and Families. Noelle Pasternak Jue in South Chelmsford with her 13048 Chambord Way daughters Kyra and Elina. Kyra, 11 Class of 1992 San Diego, CA 92130 is a student at McCarthy Middle Robert Flynn [email protected] School and Elina, 7, is a student at [email protected] Byam Elementary School. Both girls

Bill Gilet has recently been love dancing and attend Northeast Congratulations to classmate Roshni admitted to partnership at Dance Center. (Chehna) Pecora, who on August 11, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 2014 opened the Northeast Dance Bill will specialize in selling and Kyra has performed in productions Center in Lawrence MA. Those delivering large-scale finance projects of the Nutcracker and Snow White. who know Roshni, understand the with a focus on the industrial Elina is looking forward to next year

49 importance of dance in her life; what a wonderful accomplishment this is Class of 1994 Class of 1998 for her. A ribbon cutting and open 1994 Class Agent: 1998 Class Agent: house was held on August 26th. Kathleen McSheehy LaRochelle Jeff Gallant Northeast Dance Center will present 51 Thomas Drive 181 Lexington Street #37 a holiday favorite "The Nutcracker" Chelmsford, MA 01824 Newton, MA 02466 in December at Rogers Center for [email protected] [email protected] the Arts at Merrimack College in North Andover MA. SAVE THE DATE! We welcome Jennifer Gannon as a Saturday, November 29, 2014 new member of CHSAA. Jennifer is Check NDC's website www. 7:00PM - 11:00PM a journalist and lives in Chelmsford. northeastdancecenter.com for 110 Grill David and Melissa (Faubert) performance dates. 116 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford Schoenfeld are pleased to announce More details to come. the birth of their daughter, Sylvia We welcome Kelly (Kinney) and Brett Fay (’90) Fay as new members Fay Schoenfeld, born November 22, of CHSAA. They live in North 2013. Chelmsford and Brett is owner of Class of 1995 The Middlesex Group. 1995 Class Agent: Class of 1999 Greg Mara 1999 Class Agent: [email protected] Jena Marie (Paolilli) DiPinto Class of 1992 - 18 New Searles Road Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Maral (jeknavorian) Regas shares Nashua, NH 03062 Northeast Dance Center August 26, the happy news that she and her 508-523-9309 2014. L - R Jennifer Monderer husband Nick have welcomed [email protected] (student from Andover), Roshni Christian Levon, born May 26. He

(Chehna) Pecora, Kevin Willett (New joins big brothers Nickolas (7) and England B2B Networking Group), Devan (5). The live in Westfield , NJ. Phyllis George (teaching staff ) and Class of 2000 Sarah Strong (Roshni’s former student 2000 Class Agent: and current dance major at Dean Class of 1996 Amanda (Krupkoski) Silvia College) [email protected] 1996 Class Agent:

Jessica McSheehy Del Llano Michelle (Baker) and George Simon 14 Chauncey Street welcomed their daughter, Harper Lowell, MA 01851-4322 Belle, to the world on May 22, 2014. [email protected] She weighed 8 lbs 4 ounces and

was 20.5 inches long. Big brother Gavin, now 4, is taking his new role Class of 1997 in stride. The Simon family lives in 1997 Class Agent: Bow NH, with their dog, Rocky. Jennifer Harrington 149 Boston Road Nicole Acheson attended The Chelmsford, MA Airline Academy in Dayton Beach, [email protected] FL, where she graduated on April 28, 2014 as valedictorian (100% average) Class of 1993 Jennifer (Turco) Beaudet is an and with three awards: president’s honor roll, most supportive, and team 1993 Class Agent: attorney at Primmer Piper Eggleston player. Before graduating, Nicole was Tracy Sullivan and Cramer PC. offered a flight attendant position [email protected] with PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of US Airways, which is now part of the new American Airlines Group, Inc. She graduated

50 Class of 2000 - Class of 2000 - Class of 2000 -

Harper Belle Simon born May 22, 2014

Wedding of Loren Smith and Catherine Ferrara on June 8, 2014

Callum Andrew Dunn born July 4, 2014

Mason Philip Leedburg born June 14, 2014

Wedding of Johnathan MacDonald and Stephanie Leaf on July 11, 2013

Flight Attendant Nicole Acheson

Colin Richard Brown born July 24, 2014

Norah Rose and Abigail Martha MacDonald born June 2, 2014

Benjamin Aston Udstuen born May 24, Bianca Linden and Blake Andrew 2014 Florie-Chiras born May 20, 2014

51 ground training on May 28, 2014, first child, Colin Richard, on July again as valedictorian (98% average). 24, 2014. Colin weighed 6 lbs 12 Class of 2001 Nicole is based and resides in ounces and was 19.5 inches long Chrissie (Pariseau) Schneider Knoxville, TN, and is absolutely at birth. The Brown family resides [email protected] loving her life in the sky. in Haverhill MA. Photo by Dodge Imagery (Amy Dodge, ’00). Becky (Buckley) and Andrew Philippa (McLachlan) Dunn, her (’00) Fleming have moved to husband, Dan, and big brother Congratulations to Matthew Chiras 525 Pawtucket Blvd., Unit 604, Gordon—now 3 years old—are and his wife, Erycka Florie (’99), Lowell MA 01854. Becky is now pleased to announce the birth of on the birth of their twins on May an Independent Consultant with Callum Andrew, another little 20, 2014, at the Medical College Thirty-One Gifts. firecracker! Callum was born on July of Georgia in Augusta GA. Blake 4, 2014 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Andrew Florie-Chiras was born at Newburyport MA. He weighed 7 2:02 a.m., weighing 5 lbs 14 ounces Class of 2002 lbs 8 ounces and was 21 inches long and measuring 20 inches, while 2002 Class Agent: at birth. The Dunn family lives in Bianca Linden Florie-Chiras was Rebecca Burtman Wright Amesbury MA. born at 4:19 a.m., weighing 5 lbs 9 ounces and measuring 19 inches. [email protected] Loren Smith married Catherine 571-218-2910 Ferrara, from Burbank CA, on June Johnathan MacDonald married 8, 2014, in La Jolla, CA, and the Stephanie Leaf on July 11, 2013, We (again) welcome Jennifer Donlan couple honeymooned in Hawaii. at the Atlantica overlooking the as a new member of CHSAA. Catherine obtained her master’s Cohasset Harbor in Cohasset MA. The Lion’s Pride apologizes for degree in Marriage and Family His twin brother Christopher misspelling Jen’s name in the Therapy, and Loren works as a test (’00) served as best man, while Summer Issue. engineer for ForeFlight, a digital his younger brother, Jason (’03), flight planning and navigation and Scott Gasparini (’01) were software company. Loren and groomsmen. Ryan Dawson (’00), Class of 2003 Catherine are excitedly expecting Jesse Erhartic (’02), and Christopher 2003 Class Agent: their first child in March 2015. They Panagiotopoulos (’01) were in Kerry (Buckley) Johnson currently live in Austin TX. attendance. For their honeymoon, 125 School Street the couple visited the beautiful Chelmsford, MA 01824 Congratulations to Kristen (Streb) islands of Kauai and Maui, Hawaii. [email protected] Udstuen and her husband, Peter, Johnathan works in Chelmsford at on the birth of their son, Benjamin Harris Corporation as a software Aston, born on May 24, 2014 at engineer, and Stephanie works as a Winchester Hospital. Benjamin security specialist at Logan Airport. Class of 2004 weighed 7 lbs 3 ounces and was 21 They live in Reading MA. 2004 Class Agent: inches long at birth. The Udstuen Joe Marcaurelle family lives in Chelmsford MA. Vanessa (Flood) MacDonald and [email protected] her husband, David, are pleased to Leslie (Cantin) Leedberg and announce the birth of their twin her husband Greg are pleased to daughters, Norah Rose and Abigail Class of 2005 announce the birth of their second Martha, at Winchester Hospital on son, Mason Philip, born on June 14, June 2, 2014. Norah was born at 8:39 Class Agent Needed! 2014 at UMass Memorial Medical a.m. and weighed 4 lbs, while Abigail To become a Class Agent contact: Center in Worcester MA. Mason was born at 8:40 a.m. and weighed 5 Jeff Gallant weighed 6 lbs 12 ounces and was lbs 1 ounce. The MacDonald family 181 Lexington Street #37 20 inches at birth. Mason joins big lives in Methuen MA.- Amanda Newton, MA 02466 brother Timothy, 3. The Leedberg [email protected] family lives in Southborough MA.

Katie (Stott) Brown and her husband, Nicholas, welcomed their

52 Class of 2006 Class of 2010 Dolan Funeral 2006 Class Agent: 2010 Class Agent: Home, Inc. Ryan Donaher Sheima Marand aaaa 5 Newfield Street [email protected] Funeral Directors North Chelmsford, MA 01863 James F. Dolan, Sr. [email protected] James F. Dolan, II Class of 2011 106 Middlesex Street 2011 Class Agent: Class of 2007 No. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Phillip Geoffroy (978) 251-4041 2007 Class Agent: 18 Colonial Drive Erin Quimby Chelmsford, MA 01824 www.dolanfuneralhome.com 30 Golden Cove Road [email protected] Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Laura Coral Class of 2012 Law Office of Chelmsford, MA 01824 Class Agent Needed! Dennis E. McHugh [email protected] Dennis E. McHugh To become a Class Agent contact: Anna Reppucci Vergados Jeff Gallant Jack J. Vultaggio, Jr. 181 Lexington Street #37 For Your Family & Your Business Class of 2008 Newton, MA 02466 Estate Planning, Business, Elder Law [email protected] Provide For Your Children's Future Class Agent Needed! Two Chelmsford Street To become a Class Agent contact: Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-256-3330 Jeff Gallant [email protected] 181 Lexington Street #37 Class of 2013 www.dmchughlaw.com Newton, MA 02466 Class Agent Needed! [email protected] To become a Class Agent contact:

Jeff Gallant 181 Lexington Street #37 Class of 2009 Newton, MA 02466 2009 Class Agent: [email protected] Sarah Baker [email protected] Dennis Ready '60 Donna Ready Michael Crafts Class of 2014 Bernie Ready '63 [email protected] Class Agent Needed! Joe Ready '00 To become a Class Agent contact: Meghan Coughlan has earned her Jeff Gallant degree from Boston College and now 181 Lexington Street #37 works as an Actuarial Associate. Newton, MA 02466 [email protected] Noelle Polce graduated from Villanova University and is now a We welcome Rebecca Driscoll, Brad mechanical engineer; we welcome Hausler, and Matthew O’Keefe as her as a new member of CHSAA. new members of CHSAA. Matt is an international business major We are currently planning for our at Temple University’s Fox Honors 5th Reunion. Plans are not quite School of Business. set but we are looking at Friday or n Saturday night after Thanksgiving (Nov 28 or 29). Join our Facebook group or contact Mike Crafts at [email protected]

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EVENTSAnnual Thanksgiving Day Football Classic Marguerite A. (Larkin) Shugrue 1936 Chelmsford VS Billerica Lucy (Dulgarian) Dumanian 1939 November 27, 2014, 10:00 AM George Simonian Alumni Stadium Deloris Frances (Stanton) Mullen 1941 Chelmsford High School Shirley (Nickerson) Csizmesia 1942 Alfred R. DeAmicis 1945 25th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony Nancy (Sweet) Keeffe 1947 March 21, 2015 Lorraine T. (Boucher) Proulx 1947 Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH Virginia M. (Bartlett) Phillips 1950

17th Annual Awards Night Paul F. Peterson 1955 May 27, 2015 Roland S. “Larry” Doyle, Jr. 1956 Carl Rondina Performing Arts Center Chelmsford High School Dorothy Hilma (Eaton) Clawson 1959 Daniel J. Sullivan III 1960 Doris S. Mainville 1963 Susan Jane (Farrington) Young 1963 Rosemary M. (McNulty) Lewis 1964 REUNIONS Michael J. McMullen, Sr. 1966 Jean I. (LeMasurier) Bear 1967 Class of 1994 - 20th Reunion Richard M. Brouillette 1968 SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 29, 2014 Stephen R. Callahan 1968 7:00PM - 11:00PM Daniel T. Strzepek 1970 110 Grill Sean N. Horan, Sr. 1972 116 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford More details to come. Kathryn P. (Kerr) Shibles 1977 Terence P. Keefe 1980 Karin (Dearden) Golledge 1981 Class of 2009 - 5th Reunion We are currently planning for our 5th Reunion. Plans Michael G. Bossi 1982 are not quite set but we are looking at Friday or Saturday Brian J. O’Leary 1984 night after Thanksgiving (Nov 28 or 29). Stephen M. Costello 1987 Join our Facebook group or contact Mike Crafts at crafts. [email protected] Eric S. Sullivan 2005

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