zine helmsford High School Alumni Association Maga The C Volume XXII, Number 2, Summer 2011

Inside This Issue: Cast your Hall Of Fame ballots! Board of Directors Review Election CHS Alumni Association Board Of Directors Editor's Note

President Terry McSheehy Kris Pisarik '(77)

Vice President Robert Pariseau

Treasurer Is it spring yet? Elisa Ouellette Oh yeah, as I write this, it is. And by the time you read this, it’s summer Clerk Nancy Hughes swelter.

Recording Secretary Speaking of weather-related topics, I Jessica Del Llano was overcome by a blizzard of emo- Board Members tions at the 21st annual Chelmsford George Dixon High Alumni Association Hall of Jeff Gallant Denise Marcaurelle Fame induction ceremony in March. Kris Pisarik While several people keep reassur- Ann Marie Roark ing me that I belonged at the head Robert Russo Cynthia Sandholm table with the other eight incred- George Simonian (Executive Director) ible inductees, I’m still quite flab- Al Thomas bergasted. that’s why I’m here (editor of your The Lion’s Pride Magazine Is Published Lion’s Pride.) Enough said. By The Chelmsford High School For those of you who were there, I Alumni Association (CHSAA) won’t bore you with a recap of my Three Times Per Year Speaking of an emotional roller- In February, July & November. acceptance speech (though I believe coaster, you’d think by my third it was one of the shortest of the daughter I’d be used to this whole Newsletter Staff night). Yeah, I was a very good stu- graduation and moving on thing. dent and athlete in my days at CHS But it doesn’t get any easier, at least Editor-in-Chief back, oh, let’s say a few years ago, but Kris Pisarik not for me. I will miss Kristi, even I wasn’t an over-achiever. And while though it was my wife she hugged Staff Writers I’m proud of my career in journalism first every morning as a wake-up Debbie Haywood at The Sun, I haven’t brought home Sandie Taylor call to pack the lunches and see her any Pulitzer Prizes to date. But let’s off to school. She’s an incredibly Class News Editor face it. There were some pretty amaz- talented kid, and a beautiful person Nancy Williams ing people at my table. Randy Gillies, inside and out, which is the thing Special Features & Articles who roomed with my older brother I’m most proud of, even though such Jack Fletcher freshman year at Florida Institute of matters do not show up on college Nancy Hughes Technology, is a top-notch Home- Anne O’Bryant transcripts. Christina Whittlesey land Security expert, using his ocean- ography background, and financial Finally, if you have a child or grand- Copy Editor whiz Eddie Johnson has gone to the Lynne McSheehy child or cousin or nephew or what- mat even more for good causes than ever at Chelmsford High, and you Advertising Manager he did as a New England champion think they’d like to get involved in Mary St. Hilaire wrestler for CHS. And they are just the Lion’s Pride, the Alumni Associ- Photographer two of eight shining examples. ation, or both, please have them drop Mark Ouellette me a line at pisarik_2000@yahoo. For those of you who don’t know me, Class Agent Liaison com. We really need to cultivate the Jeffrey Gallant I obviously drank George Simonian’s future of this wonderful organiza- Kool-Aid and I am a firm believer in tion. We have an amazing upgraded Circulation Manager the mission of the CHSAA, promot- Dan Looney website, chsalumni.org, and also have Copley Business Services ing the great things that happen at Facebook and Twitter pages, so there our school and supporting students should be enough impetus for our Design & Print Production through scholarships. That’s the rea- Paul M. Favreau younger alums to get involved. Please Red Mill Graphics, Inc. son I’m there (Hall of Fame) and encourage them to do so. n

2 Volume XXII Number 2 Summer 2011

Table of Contents

5...... President’s Message by Terry McSheehy

6-7...... Principal’s Report by Anne O'Bryant

8-11 ...... Profiles Alumni Profile: Christine Scaplen Student Profile: Andrew Fielding

12-15 ...... Performing Arts Report

16 ...... Athletics Department

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

18-35 ...... Class News! The latest information from your Class Agent Deadline, Forms & Article submission info

36-42 ...... Hall of Fame Review

43 ...... Reunions

45-46 ...... Ballot Board of Directors Election

47 ...... Announcements In Memoriam

On the Cover: Back Row: Bernie Battle, Dean, Kris Pisarik ‘77, George Mercuri ’84, Phil Johnson ‘58, Alex Olsen ‘61 Front Row: Randy Gillies ’74, Cynthia Chase ’64, Ed Johnson ’76, Mike Robinson ‘76. We’re gonna BLAKE find out who’s FUNERAL HOME Funeral Directors knotty and nice Paul A. Hardy, Jr. & Richard P. Burkinshaw 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Come tie the knot on behalf of the www.blakefuneralhome.com Speech and Debate Team. Support them by purchasing a specially Phone: 978-256-5251 Fax 978-244-1460 designed maroon and white striped CHS ties emblazoned with a golden lion. Single ties are $15, two for $25 or three or more for The Zeus Building $10 apiece. Buy one for everyone in your den. The money from 227 Chelmsford Street the sales supports the team, Chelmsford which has been operating for three years, and funds raised Dr. William S. Zouzas (Class of ‘75) will help reduce the cost of out- Dr. Tanya S. Zouzas (Class of ‘85) of-state tournaments and team Atty. Christian S. Zouzas (Class of ‘79) expenses. The first round of ties sold well, but before the team orders more (it must order a Samuel W. Zouzas (Class of ‘53) minimum of 200), it wants to Broker get an idea of how many are Dacey S. Zouzas (Class of ‘81) interested in buying them. Sales Consultant Please contact a team coach if TV Host & Producer of Dacey's Divas you wish to reserve one: Mr. www.divas.us Zopes (zopesp@chelmsford. k12.ma.us), Mrs. Hartland For Medical Call 978-250-0032 ([email protected]. For Legal Call 978-256-4776 ma.us), or Mr. Dorin (dorinj@ For Real Estate Call 978-808-7798 chelmsford.k12.ma.us). You Have Questions, We Have Answers!!!

4 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association President's Message Terry McSheehy Mission Statement The Chelmsford High School Happy Fourth of July! I say that Alumni Association is an independent with full confidence that you will organization committed to promoting receive this in plenty of time for the fellowship with and among alumni and Fourth of July. future graduates. The Association, recognizing the rich As I end the 10th year of my legacy and the excellence in education presidency, I want to take a moment of the Chelmsford Public Schools, is to thank the many people who have a committed partner with Chelmsford helped me over the years. They are High School. truly appreciated and I will long remember their generosity and The Association seeks to offer programs and services to Chelmsford friendship. High School alumni and to foster support for the Chelmsford High We had our 21st Hall of Fame School community by promoting induction on March 26th at the alumni interest, engaging alumni to Radisson Hotel in Nashua. We and has created a great looking site contribute their expertise, encouraging had nine outstanding candidates. It with Discovery Communications. alumni and community involvement was a great night and everything in student programs and services, While it does not have all of the bells went almost very well (minor sound and providing social, business and and whistles we hope to eventually system problem), the food, the charitable opportunities. have, every day it gets more user service and attention to detail of friendly and informative for our the staff was outstanding as usual. Vision Statement members. Please take a moment to I want to thank the Hall of Fame The vision is to create a passion for check it out at CHSalumni.org Committee. the Chelmsford High School Alumni Association that will inspire loyalty and We had our annual Endowment I am again asking all members commitment to the organization, and Fund Awards night where we and any non-members who read permit alumni to see their involvement presented 105 awards to deserving as meaningful and exhilarating this to tell us at the CHSAA how student and alumni of CHS totaling through: we can better serve you. We are over $60,000. This was a very seeing a disturbing lack of renewals 1. Developing the Chelmsford High enjoyable evening for all of us who from our membership and are School Alumni Association as a were involved and we hope that in trying to understand why. If we financially self-sufficient, cohesive, the future some of you will find the could retain only 50% of those and energetic organization within the time to join us for this evening and Chelmsford community; who drop out we could raise our see how wonderful it is to give back! membership significantly and make 2. Cultivation of students at for a much more solvent and viable Chelmsford High School to It is always an honor to be the organization. So please let us know, ensure participation in the Alumni President of the CHSAA, and I you can contact any member of the Association following graduation; hope to be writing to you again in Board of Directors or send an e-mail the fall as the president. 3. Providing opportunities for the to George Simonian or me. Your assembly of its members for the help in this matter will be greatly exchange of ideas and opportunities, We will once again be on the appreciated. My e-mail address is and for the fostering of camaraderie; common the night of the 3rd of July [email protected] and morning or the 4th at our booth. 4. Establishing an accessible place Please take a minute to stop by and for its members to assemble and as I want to thank Jessica Del Llano for say hello to us. a repository of historic memorabilia her efforts with regard to the new and records to house the offices of the and improved Web site. Jessica has Alumni Association. Again, have happy and safe Fourth worked very hard to coordinate this of July holiday. n

5 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association Principal's Report Anne O'Bryant for over 20 years. The junior prom I want to begin by saying is the “right of passage” to their congratulations to all of our new senior year. The students have such a members of the CHS Alumni Hall wonderful night in their own school of Fame class of 2011 and thank decorated with all the trimmings the CHS Hall of Fame Committee to be the back drop of their first for planning such a great night to prom event. I can’t wait to see how honor Chelmsford High School attractive all of the students will be graduates. That night is always such dressed up in suits and gowns. a great event to see CHS alumni who continue to support each other with This May, CHS students will take a common bond of passion for their over 460 AP exams. This is a record high school. There is no question number of AP exams which is typical that we have a unique experience of our students who are committed as CHS graduates to support each to their academics. The current other and it continues, year after year, most challenging production and schedule allows for more students because of the driving force of our I have great admiration for the to have opportunities to take these leader, George Simonian. hard work and dedication the cast, advanced placement exams which crew and advisors have put into also makes them more competitive in Spring is here and Chelmsford this production. Carl Rondina, getting in the colleges of their choice. High School is getting ready for an who has been the director for over We have seniors going to all of the exciting month to celebrate of our 35 years continuously produces prestigious colleges throughout the accomplishments for 2010-2011. sophisticated, challenging and country and we wish them all, success We are anxiously waiting to see the amazing performances. Our students over the next four years. production of Miss Saigon which has are fortunate to have Carl as their been a magnificent challenge for our director, his experience and talent This Memorial Day weekend, the students. has been shared with so many of 15th year of the Chelmsford 24 Hour our talented performers. I also want Relay Challenge will host the most Our juniors are preparing for their to say congratulations and thank teams ever. We have record high traditional Junior Cotillion, the you to Lauren Cochran who has 71 teams registered to participate seniors for the AP testing and senior incredible enthusiasm and energy with 10 students and minimum events and our spring sports teams throughout the year with her ongoing two coaches each. We plan to have are in full swing. We are preparing to performances including staff, alumni over 1,000 people involved whether invite our new 9th graders into our and students. I understand she has as volunteers or participants. This community with special orientation even cast a member of the class of event has become a tradition to build days and visits for them. We will also 2025 in Miss Saigon. She never relationships between the community be saying goodbye to some of our stops looking for new talent and members and the students. We most dedicated staff members who opportunities for her students and she have raised over $200,000 for will be retiring and finally we will be encourages them to push their limits. different community organizations saying goodbye to the class of 2011. which include the Senior Center, The Junior Class, under the guidance Chelmsford Food Panty, Live Smart, The CHS Musical, Miss Saigon, of their advisors, Mrs. Blakley and Wish Foundation, Police Youth will be a culmination of theater Mrs. Murphy, are painting the Programs, and the Fire Department performances throughout the 2010- traditional cotillion theme mural in SAFE Programs. The real outcomes 2011 school year. This will be a the cafeteria as students have done are giving young adults leadership

6 opportunities, goals to accomplish and the opportunity to better place for students and staff. be outside, active and promoting healthy fun without drugs or alcohol. The end of the year is always bittersweet. We have so many wonderful accomplishments to celebrate, but it The senior events will include a barbecue, prom, comedy means we will have the seniors moving on and some of night, breakfast, banquet and graduation. We will our staff retiring. It will be particularly emotional to say celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2011 with goodbye to Jack Fletcher, Donna Foley and Carol Pilat, an Academics Award Night, Foreign Language Honors CHS alums, colleagues and passionate teacher leaders at Inductions, Activities Award Night ,Spring Sports Award CHS. We will also be saying goodbye to Cyrus Comninos, and finally the CHS Alumni Scholarship Night. We Emerson House guidance, Ken Healy and Linda Zekos, are fortunate to have the opportunities to recognize our both math teachers and John Kamal, English teacher, students for their hard work and accomplishments. as well as, at the District Level, Donna Hussey, English Language Coordinator. This veteran talent is a loss to We will welcome the new incoming class of 2015 in CHS and we wish them health and happiness in the future. August with an orientation for our new students. The student mentors, who have been trained to work with I wish you all a wonderful summer break and I look the freshmen, will spend the day with the 9th graders to forward to the 2011-2012 school year. Congratulations to help them feel more comfortable coming to CHS. The our seniors who will be moving on and to our colleagues administration will spend all summer getting ready for the who will be retiring. new school year, getting their schedules ready and fixing up the building. CHS will be getting all new windows. We Anne L. O’Bryant, Principal will also be getting all new locks on every door at CHS. CHS Class of 1971 n These improvements to our facility continue to make it a CHSAA New Members

Maureen (Tousignant) Anderson – 1969 – Lowell MA Mary (Ferreira) Barlow – 1978 – Whitinsville MA Gary Bennett – 1977 – East Sandwich MA Katie (True) Bisbo – 1999 – Nashua NH Danica Breton – 2010 – Chelmsford MA James Davis – 1996 – Marlborough MA Jesse Erhartic – 2006 – Melrose MA David Gagnon – 1976 – Stokesdale NC Stacey (McEnaney) Mann – 1993 – North Chelmsford MA Jennifer (King) Merrill – 1986 – Chelmsford MA James Lane, Jr. – 1983 – Chelmsford MA Jennifer Lee – 2004 – Hartford CT Elizabeth (Kelber) McGrory – 1996 – Billerica MA Sheila Marand – 2010 – Chelmsford MA Sheima Marand – 2010 – Chelmsford MA Caitlin Mitchell – 2004 – Chelmsford MA Danielle (Day) Notini – 1994 – Lowell MA Alexander Olsen – 1961 – Littleton MA Paula (Merriman) Olsen – 1961 – Littleton MA Richard Romano – 1982 – Chelmsford MA Judith (Cushing) Th omas Chelmsford MA (Assoc. member) Lynn (Lockhart) Reslow-Taylor – 1976 – Tewksbury MA

7 CHS Alumni Profile By Kris Pisarik (’77)

Christine (Frassica) Scaplen, CHS ‘87

Back in town barely a day after returning from a mini vacation to New York City with her two sons, you can still hear the excitement in Christine Scaplen’s voice through her cell phone.

“It was great. We just like to explore and kind of go off the beaten path,” says Scaplen, a 1987 graduate of CHS, who back then was known as Christine Frassica. “My kids (Sean is CHS freshman and Timothy’s a sixth-grader at Parker School) really love good food, which is a nice thing, because so do I.”

A year earlier, the family’s trip to the Big Apple included a visit with a renowned graffiti artist in lower Manhattan to help satiate Tim’s passion for the art. A visit to Little Italy quenched all their appetites.

“It’s nice to get the kids away from the routine and force them to interact together,” says Scaplen, adding that next year she’ll look for a new venue.

It is this adventurous spirit and her Energizer-Bunny-esque personality that friends and colleagues say drive Scaplen in all she takes on, whether

it’s being a major force in Lowell Media Productions Cook Tim CHS’87, Cook credit: photo General Hospital’s public relations department or being an ardent committee and the social media (Simonian) Ouellette. “She has blogger on the Chelmsford High committee. friends in all walks of life.” School Alumni Association’s new web site (chs.alumni.org). She’s also “She’s extremely bright. Her energy Scaplen loves to be a communicator, a class agent for the Lion’s Pride level is incredible. She’s a dynamo,” and she handles most of LGH’s and has served on the membership says her best friend of 36 years external communications, ranging committee, the capital campaign and fellow class of ’87 alum Elisa from For Your Health magazine, ads,

8 press releases, media, and supporting “Spanish was my favorite,” she One she spends a lot of time with the hospital’s fund-raising effort,. recalls. “I was excited about the is Ouellette, whom she met at culture and the language. You get Harrington Elementary School. “To be able to explain to people in to switch on a different part of your They’ve been together since, and a very understandable way what a brain.” She took AP Spanish and while Scaplen went on to be Student certain condition is, or procedure is participated in an exchange program Council President, Ouellette became and convey some of the excitement” her senior year, visiting Spain. class treasurer. is very rewarding, she says. “You don’t plan to have knee surgery, to “It was great to use the language… “She’s somebody you’d want by your have a heart attack,” Scaplen says. to discover you were able to use it,” side,” says Ouellette. I’ve been truly “But to relate to real life, to explain she says. Her group flew into Madrid blessed to have her in my life.” better how it can be prevented and and the town they stayed in was in treated… I enjoy talking about that.” Galicio province, a 7-hour train ride Scaplen says she loves her former to the country’s northwest region. school, and her adopted town. Her She gets to work across all sorts of family moved to town in 1973, a media, “whether it’s print or social “I went into a dining car for a snack, “blow-in,” as the non-natives are media, radio… a lot of different struck up a conversation and we called. Her parents Jim and Claire things,” she says of the decade she’s sat there and talked for 45 minutes Frassica, still live in the Essex Place spent working for the hospital. “It just in Spanish,” Scaplen says. “It house she lived in. Scaplen’s now a gets back to my personality, and was very moving. I had learned a resident of the North Chelmsford it’s variety, every day is different. language and it worked.” neighborhood. It’s an organization that I’m really passionate about.” She obviously wasn’t too shabby in When pressed for her least favorite English, either. She had Patricia CHS memory, Scaplen is stumped. Her professional career began in Mahoney for ninth-grade English. the medical device industry, with “She was sort of my inspiration.” “I’m at a loss for words, that doesn’t an internship at CR Bard after happen often,” she says. “I know graduation from CHS which led to Scaplen’s full-speed-ahead a few people who couldn’t wait full-time employment after earning personality was evident in high to get out, but I had a really great her BA in English in 1991 from school, with few stones left unturned experience.” Holy Cross. With changes in the in her educational odyssey. industry in the ‘90s she shifted gears At freshman orientation last fall, into communications. “Having so many opportunities Sean, and his father (Scaplen’s right there at your fingertips” was former husband David Scaplen, also And 10 years from now, where will something she says she cherished. CHS class of ’87) were sitting with Christine Scaplen be working? “As an adult, I have less free time and her and she had a huge smile on her you have to work at pulling those face. She says David nudged her and “I have absolutely no idea, but I things together. At CHS there were said, “you really want to be back here, know it will be something that so many opportunities to do so many don’t you?” In a heartbeat, though she ties together all the aspects along different things,” recalls the former seems pretty upbeat about all aspects this journey,” she says. “Everything Student Council president, field of her life. I’ve done is something that has hockey player, gymnast, and Spanish pulled together a lot of different Honor Society member, to name a “I had really good friends,” she experiences. I’m about connecting few. says. “The friends I am the closest people and events. I am not sure. to are my longtime friends from Hopefully I am inspiring people… Now when she has time, even her Chelmsford High School.” doing something I’m passionate relaxation consists of high-energy about.” pursuits: skiing, snow-shoeing, Says Ouellette, “Christine always surfing, rock climbing, and just says that I’m her constant. In my Another thing she’s still quite spending time with friends and opinion, it’s the other way around. passionate about is CHS. family. She’s the best.” n Scaplen says she had a lot of great teachers.

9 CHS Alumni.org Affordable Homeownership Program First-time homeownership units are available in the Town of Check Out Our Newly Chelmsford. Preference will be given to veterans, people Upgraded Website!! who live or work in Chelmsford, who graduated from the Chelmsford School System, or who have parents who live in www.chsalumni.org Chelmsford. Income and asset guidelines may apply. For more information, please call: We want to make sure that everyone in the Alumni Association is aware that our Web Site has been totally The Chelmsford Housing Authority upgraded. It has a new, more professional "face," and it 978-256-7425 ext. 16 has functionality that makes it much more than just a quick drop-in. JOHN G. HARRINGTON 978-256-2711 PRESIDENT 978-256-8706 fax Memberships can be started or renewed by PayPal. You can read the Blog, which includes entries from alums from different decades. You can comment on the entries. HARRINGTON You can submit a blog entry for possible inclusion. WINE & LIQUORS You can contribute to the Capital Campaign. There are features - more coming all the time - that make it 10 Summer St., Chelmsford, MA 01824 worth an occasional visit: Reunion News, fun postings GIFT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER of pictures, current CHS happenings. It's been a labor Class of “64” of love for Jessica McSheehy Del Llano ('96) and we John G. Harrington hope that you will take advantage of this chance to see Linda Lessard Harrington something new - and we hope you'll want to respond or contribute!

You can also hear a new song, 'We're Moving Up, but Giving Back," by Kris Pisarik, Class of '77, which captures the spirit of the Alumni Association and is written from a graduating senior's perspective with perhaps an eye toward a future with the organization. Let us know what you think on our blog and Facebook and Twitter pages. n

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Don’t wait until you graduate to become involved with John Chemaly Gary Sepe the CHS Alumni Association. Be part of it today. You President Vice President can start by sharing your ideas for articles, perhaps even 1221 Westford Street writing a guest article or column for an upcoming issue P.O. Box 187 • Lowell, MA 01853 of the Lion’s Pride. Maybe you have an idea for a new Dispatch Administration feature that would appeal to the present student body. 978-441-9999 978-441-9191 Fax Share those with Editor Kris Pisarik. He can be reached 978-441-9623 at [email protected]. n

10 CHS Student Profile By Debbie Haywood (’74) Andrew Fielding

This month’s student profile is an stage. He is very active in the Boys outstanding all-around senior boy, Scouts of America, serving as a troop Andrew Fielding. Andrew is the son guide, patrol leader and an assistant of Kim (Robertson ’86) and Jonathan patrol leader. In 2010 he earned the Fielding ’82. He has two younger prestigious Eagle Scout Award. Some brothers who just can’t wait to get up of you may have noticed his project to Chelmsford High School. Clifford while driving by Ayotte Field. There is a member of the Class of 2016 and is a beautiful new flag pole and garden Adam is in the Class of 2021. area which he graciously dedicated to Andrew said, “I hope my brothers the late Harry Ayotte. have the same opportunities and four fantastic years at Chelmsford High As with most well-rounded students, School as I have had.” Andrew’s activities are not all within the walls of CHS. His attitude and Andrew’s resume is one most of us compassion for others is part of his would be envious of. Academically, everyday demeanor. Mrs. Doulamis he is consistently on the high honor having the lead in the fall play to being says it best, “Andrew is a wonderful, roll and is a member of the National director of the children’s play. He has thoughtful human being who cares Honor Society. His essay was selected also served as assistant director, play very much about all people.” He is for Rachel’s Challenge, a national cast director and chorus member. He an active member of our community group committed to making a change also is a member of the chorus, jazz and his church. He has participated to the school by starting a chain chorus and marching band. in the Walk for Hunger since 2007, reaction of kindness and compassion. volunteered at the Haunt for a Cure Theater Guild advisor and a member at Camp Paul and for St. Paul’s Meal National Honor Society advisor of the Fine Arts Department Lauren as well as being a member of the Katherine Doulamis said, “Andrew is Cochran says, “Andrew brightens WCUMC Senior Youth Fellowship. a kind, intelligent, highly motivated every room he enters. He is funny, On top of all he does in school and for individual who positively enhances the intelligent, warm and kind. As an the community he finds time to hold classroom. Andrew always aspires to be actor, I have seen him grow from quiet down a part-time job. Andrew can be his best, and by example, leads others and shy to uninhibited and exuberant. seen displaying his outstanding people to do the same. His most effective and I call him Andy (he calls me Nana), an skills while working at the Paper valuable quality is his sterling character. inside joke that we share. Andrew... Store. I think Mrs. Quinn, the History Andrew’s kindness, compassion, and well...none can compare.” Department head, sums it up best integrity are genuine. During PLUS when asked about Andrew she simply block, Andrew often brought in baked His participation in the annual Mr. stated, “He is fantastic!” goods which he made from scratch to CHS contest was one for the record brighten up our day. No one knew he books. No one will ever forget his I am sure we all agree. Please join was going to do this, and that made the imitation of Mad TV”S Mrs. Swan. me in wishing CHS Class of 2011 treat that much sweeter.” When asked what he liked best about graduate Andrew Fielding well as he being part of Mr. CHS he quickly begins his next phase of his education He is a very talented and active replied, “Working with and meeting at Syracuse University. Congratulations participant of the Fine Arts people I didn’t know that well.” Andrew on all you have accomplished. Department. His roles are varied from Andrew’s talents do not stop on the n

11 Fine and Performing Arts Report In The Arts

By Christina Whittlesey

Spring is here, and the CHS Fine conjunction with a state Advisory The following students have and Performing Arts Department Board, which is made up of received awards this year: continues to bloom with the season! respected members of the art Julia Messier Our students, parents, and faculty education community who have Gold Key Portfolio members have accomplished much extensive experience with junior and over the past months, and I look senior high school art programs in Joshua Shiau forward to sharing their endeavors public, private and religious schools. Gold Key Portfolio with you. Amanda Marcotte Students in Grades 7-12 enrolled Gold Key Portfolio This month, the Theater in public and non-public schools Emily Majeski Department is celebrating the in Massachusetts submitted entries Gold Key great success of their musical, for adjudication at the beginning of Miss Saigon. The show, directed January. Alissa Buckland by the “Musical Dream Team” Silver Key composed of Lauren Cochran and There are several levels of awards: Julia Messier Carl Rondina, has been playing to • American Vision Nominee Silver Key packed audiences in the Performing • Senior Portfolio Gold Key Veronica Gordon Arts Center and features a large • Scholarship Honorable Mention and talented cast. Their original • Gold Key play, Are You for Cereal? Written • Silver Key Michelle Janiak by students Julia Messier and Jenny • Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Proscia, was performed in February Rachael Kane to a giggling audience of all ages. The American Vision Nominee Honorable Mention More information about the Theater works, Scholarship winning works, Jui-Shin Kuo Guild’s many successful shows this Gold Key winning works, and Honorable Mention year can be found on their website, Silver Key winning works were www.chelmsfordtheater.com. exhibited at the Massachusetts State Courtney L'Hussier Transportation Building at 10 Park Honorable Mention This has also been a dynamic season Plaza in Boston from Monday Feb. Amanda Marcotte for our Art Department. Most 14 through Friday April 8, 2011. Honorable Mention notably, 31 Art students from the Heather Soucy Chelmsford High School, Parker Those students whose work received Honorable Mention and McCarthy Middle Schools a Gold Key have had their work earned awards at the Boston Globe- shipped to the national competition. Bridget Sweeney Scholastic Art Awards. If selected at the national level, their Honorable Mention work may be chosen for exhibition Eric Bass The Boston Globe Scholastic Art in New York for the National Honorable Mention Awards Program is administered by Exhibit. the New England Art Education In addition to this project, our Conference in cooperation with art students have had their the Massachusetts Art Education work displayed this year at our Association. The program staff annual K-12 exhibit at the works on the development of policy Chelmsford Public Library and and program implementation in the second annual all-town art

12 Fine and Performing Arts Report show at the rotary Starbucks in the Associate Director of Bands receive a Gold Medal; groups in Chelmsford. Many of our CHS at the University of Rhode Island the second bracket receive a Silver art teachers have put special effort since 2002. Dr. Cardany also serves Medal; groups in the third bracket into promoting and sharing their as the Assistant Conductor of the receive a Bronze Medal; groups in students’ work in the Globe Art American Band of Providence the fourth bracket receive a Medal of Festival, the Library Exhibit, the and the Associate Conductor of Merit; and groups in the fifth bracket Starbucks Exhibit, and other the URI Symphony Orchestra, receive a Festival Participation Medal. projects including the Junior Duck and has finished his first summer This year, our CHS Symphonic Stamp Program, the Tsongas Art season as Conductor for the South Band directed by Matt Sexauer was Competition, and the Rivier College County Chamber Orchestra. The awarded a SILVER MEDAL,and Create Your Own Boundaries CHS clinic with Dr. Cardany the CHS Orchestra directed by Kate online exhibit (http://www.rivier. was held in preparation for the Comeau was awarded a GOLD edu/academics/departments/ Symphonic Band’s performances MEDAL. All Gold Medal ensembles Default.aspx?ID=13044). Special at the CHS Spring Concert the had the opportunity to perform at congratulations are due to these annual Massachusetts Instrumental the 2011 "Stars at Symphony" gold dedicated teachers: Paula Brown, and Choral Conductor’s Association medal showcase at Symphony Hall in Diane Cogliano, Bette Gagnon, and MICCA festival…and what a festival Boston, and Ms. Comeau conducted Teresa Karangioze. it was! the group for a large audience for this event. What an achievement for our Our Music Department is also The CHS Symphonic Band and the students! moving full speed ahead through CHS Orchestra traveled together to the season. On March 29th, the Bellingham on April 8 to perform Each of these medals represent CHS Band students gathered for experts in the music field and significant time and effort dedicated on the Performing Arts Center other student musicians from around by students and directors to Stage for an extended clinic with the state at the MICCA Festival. preparation of the groups, and the Dr. Brian Cardany. CHS Band Participating groups were evaluated directors should be commended for Director Matthew Sexauer and on the merit of their performance, the passion for music that they share CHS Marching Band Assistant, and awards were presented based on with their students. Allison Lacasse, organized the visit. a medals system. Groups achieving In addition, many of Chelmsford’s Clinician Brian Cardany has been a score in the highest rating bracket band, chorus, and orchestra students worked diligently this year with their teachers to prepare for state- level music events, including the MMEA’s Junior District,and All- State Festivals. The talent and drive of these students is consistently demonstrated through the sheer numbers of students who are accepted each year, and this year has produced another crop of successful auditions!

JUNIOR DISTRICT After auditions of 969 students from more than 95 public and private (From L-R): CHS Chorus Director Carl Rondina, All State Girls Chorus student Leah schools held in January, 427 students Gray, All State Orchestra student Emily Luan, CHS Orchestra Director Kate Comeau, All from grades seven through nine State Orchestra student (representing CHS Band) Elizabeth Sperry, CHS Band Director were selected to participate in this Matt Sexauer, Chelmsford Fine Arts Dept. Head Christy Whittlesey prestigious Massachusetts Music

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Educators Association event. The Lauren Leedberg, Girls Chorus ensemble represented in our students program is offered by the MMEA as Brenda Lapierre, Orchestra accepted to perform in this event. an enrichment opportunity providing Joseph Liao, Orchestra The following students represented a musical experience to talented Michelle Liu, Orchestra Chelmsford Public Schools in the young people. The students were Rebecca Mackillop, Orchestra MMEA All State Festival: selected to perform in the Junior Jeffrey You, Orchestra District Concert Band, Orchestra, Leah Gray, Grade 12: Girls Chorus and Boys Chorus, ALL STATE CHS Chorus and performed a rousing concert at Students who were accepted into (All State Chorus: Alto) Lowell High School in Lowell, MA the Senior District Festival this Emily Luan, Grade 12: on Saturday, March 19. year and received a score in the top CHS Orchestra 50% of their area were eligible to (All State Orchestra: Violin) The following students represented audition for the MMEA All-State Chelmsford Public Schools in the Ensembles. These auditions took Elizabeth Sperry, Grade 9: MMEA Junior District Festivals: place at the end of January. Those CHS Band students selected for the All-State (All State Orchestra: Flute) Jack Olsonband, Band Ensembles performed at Symphony Caitlin Coggins, Girls Chorus Hall in Boston at the end of March. Carly Fokos, Girls Chorus Chelmsford schools are fortunate Delany Gembis, Girls Chorus to have each CHS performance

Back Row L-R Danielle LaPierre, Ann Lin, Kate Comeau, Emily Totten, Katherine Chan Front Row: Yung-Fu Fung, Marilla Gucwa, Amanda Chang, Emily Luan, Bradley Harrington with their Gold MICCA Medal.

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Special thanks to Chelmsford Friends I would like to thank the faculty of Music; this organization pays for in the department for their tireless the registration fees for all District commitment to our department, and All State festival participation. school, and students. They are:

I hope you were able to enjoy ART: the CHS Band’s second annual Paula Brown performance at the Chelmsford Town Diane Cogliano Meeting in April, whether in person Bette Gagnon or on one of your local TeleMedia Eric Hoover channels. Terry Karangioze Dolan Funeral Home, Inc. If you have not caught the CHS MUSIC/THEATER: performance groups yet this year, I Lauren Cochran, Music/Drama Funeral Directors would like to invite you to one of Kate Comeau, Orchestra James F. Dolan, Sr. their upcoming events: Carl Rondina, Chorus/Musical James F. Dolan, II Matt Sexauer, Band 106 Middlesex Street • CHS Pops Concert In closing, I wish our CHS Alumni No. Chelmsford, MA 01863 at the PAC on May 25th all the best as the weather warms (978) 251-4041 or (888) 525-7493 up – I hope to see you at some of our • Chelmsford Friends of Music/Fine spring and summer events! www.dolanfuneralhome.com Arts Dept. Fund-Raising Concert with Charlie Farren at the PAC on Sincerely, May 22nd Christina Whittlesey Fine and Performing Arts Law Office of • CHS Band will perform at the Department Head Dennis E. McHugh Chelmsford Memorial Day Chelmsford Public Schools Dennis E. McHugh Trang T. Nguyen Concert and the July 4th Concert Anna Reppucci Vergados For Your Family • CPS performance ensembles, And Your Business theater guild representatives, Business, Estate Planning, Elder Law and art students are regularly Plan for your children's future! Two Chelmsford Street featured on our district’s Fine Chelmsford, MA 01824 and Performing Arts Dept. 978-256-3330 [email protected] show, “Spotlight on Fine www.dmchughlaw.com Arts,” which can be viewed on TeleMedia channel 22 (visit www. chelmsfordtv.org for scheduling).

We are fortunate to have such a supportive community for the Arts, Julia Messier prepares one of her pieces for and the faculty and I look forward to an art competition in Teresa Karangioze's continuing our work with the CHS class. students through the spring.

15 Chelmsford High School Athletics Department

2 Athletes were Boston Globe/ 1 Athlete was a Division I North Winter 2010-2011 Herald All-Scholastics. (Mark Tracy Sectional Champion. (Lou Ferrer – – Swimming, Eleanor Almeida – Wrestling) 479 of 1,576 students (30%) Gymnastics) at Chelmsford High School 5 Athletes were 2nd Place Finishers participated in programs offered in 10 Athletes qualified to participate in the Division I North Sectional the Athletic Department. in their sports’ National Meet. Meet. (Jared Ayotte, Ben Melisi, Jim (Hayley Rennie – Gymnastics, Ali Clasen, - Wrestling ; Mark Tracy – 12 Athletic programs were offered, Wood – Mile Run, Alanah Busby, Swimming, Dan 24 teams fielded, and a student Kristi Pisarik, Jennie Pisarik, Ali Pires – Diving) training program sponsored. Wood – Girls Distance Medley Relay, Connor Brimley, AJ Jaquint, 4 Athletes and 1 swimming relay 6 of 6 potential state tournament Joe Maniscalco, Vincent Maniscalco team were 1st place finishers in – Boys 4 x 200 Relay) the Merrimack Valley Conference qualifying teams qualified for the Championship Meet. (Hayley State Tournament. (Boys & Girls 45 Athletes were chosen as Rennie – Vault; Mark Tracy – 100 Basketball, Boys & Girls Ice Hockey, Merrimack Valley Conference All- Fly, 500 free; Dan Pires – 1m Gymnastics, Wrestling) Star or All-Conference athletes. Dive; Ali Wood – mile run; David DeNovellis, Shane Sullivan, Nikko 2 Teams were Merrimack Valley 1 Athlete was chosen as his sports’ March, Mark Tracy – 200 Free Conference champions. (Girls Swimmer of the year. (Mark Tracy – Relay) Basketball, Gymnastics – 6 of the last Swimming) 7 years) 1 Athlete set a meet record in 1 Athlete was a State Champion in the Merrimack Conference 2 Teams were Merrimack Valley his Swimming event. (Mark Tracy – Championship Meet. (Ali Wood – Conference Championship Meet 100 Fly) mile run) Champions. (Gymnastics, Boys 1 Coach was chosen as his sports’ 10 Athletes were chosen as Lowell Swimming & Diving) Coach of the Year. (Kevin Branco – Sun All-Stars. Girls Basketball)

WINTER 2010-2011 Gymnastics Boys Swimming & Diving MVP: Eleanor Almeida MVP: Mark Tracy MAJOR AWARD MIP: Hayley Rennie MIP: Patrick Curran RECIPIENTS Scholar Athlete: Chelsea Diggs Scholar Athlete: Kim Yie

Boys Ice Hockey Any help in acknowledging these fine Boys Indoor Track MVP: Matt Powers MVP: Vinny Maniscalco young athlete’s accomplishments would MIP: Slade Forni/Sean Gervais be greatly appreciated. MIP: Connor Brimley Scholar Athlete: Sean O’Shaughnessy Scholar Athlete: Brian Rose

Girls Ice Hockey Girls Indoor Track Boys Basketball MVPs: Andrea Madore MVP: Kristi Pisarik MVP: Matt Daniels/Corey Everleigh Dani Crawford MIP: Brittany Oliver MIP: Patrick McLaughlin MIP: Emma Hickey Scholar Athlete: Caroline Coughlin Scholar Athlete: Matt Coughlan Scholar Athlete: Caitlin Doonan

Wrestling: Girls Basketball Boys Skiing MVP: Jared Ayotte MVP: Jennifer Janiak MVP: Steve McLeod MIP’s: Ben Melisi MIP: Donovan Driscoll MIP: Mark Daly Scholar Athlete: Jared Ayotte Scholar Athlete: Shruthi Srinivas Scholar Athlete: Andrew Antonitis Basketball Officials – Board 95 – Cheerleaders Girls Skiing Peter Sheehan Sportsmanship Award: MVP: Allison Knightly MVP: Molly Obendorf Matthew Daniels MIP: Kate Gaffney MIP: Megan DeNovellis Scholar Athlete: Allison Knightly Scholar Athlete: Sarabeth Upson

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17 DEADLINE FOR MATERIALS Chelmsford High School For the next editon of the Lion’s Pride is Class News Form September 9th, 2011 We want to hear from you! Any submissions after this date will not be accepted, and will be considered for the following edition. Name ______News that appears in this issue was received by Maiden Name ______the editor in early May. If news arrived after that date, it will appear in the next issue. All submissions Class ______may be edited and are subject to space restrictions. Home Address ______Mail your materials to: ______CHSAA Alumni Office Home Phone ______200 Richardson Road E-Mail ______Chelmsford, MA 01863 ______OR E-mail class news, suggestions, Employer ______corrections, or questions to Business Address ______the Class News Editor at: [email protected] Job Title ______Business Phone ______News ______Share your ______photos! ______

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favorite classmate of ours. He had of Lion's Pride, making myself a year Class of 1937 a habit of calling several of us once older! I was 92 on March 5 and I 1937 Class Agent: a month for many years and, in this find I have a lot of company at that Dot LeClair Mackey way, he kept in touch with his former age. Like most boys in our class, he 20 Longcreek Drive classmates and his hometown. enlisted in the service during WWII Murrells Inlet SC 29576 Following our last reunion, I picked and served in the South Pacific from (508) 265-3353 him up outside the Radisson Hotel 1942-1946. For the past 29 years, [email protected] and drove him to all corners of Bill was a resident of South Dennis Chelmsford, especially around on Cape Cod. He was an avid golfer. Unfortunately, I have much sad news Golden Cove Road, where his Dad While I played golf until I was 82, to report. had built a home for his family of Bill was still golfing the last time I nine children. It was a wonderful spoke to him about two months ago. Our “1937 Class Queen” has died. afternoon of reminiscing about the His wife, Ann (Mikalopas) died in Gary and Dave George wrote that "olden days when we were young 1998. He leaves his daughter, Donna their mother Shirley (MacLean) and carefree." "Charlie" served (Hill) Gorton and his son, W. George passed away on January 24, as a naval communications officer Michael Hill, DDS. Bill's brother, 2011 in Biddeford ME. Shirley and during WWII and, in later years, Jimmie, was a member of the Class her husband, Edgar, also a classmate, served as mayor of Laguna Beach, of 1943, same as my sister, Millie had moved to Kennebunkport ME Calif. I had nominated him for the (LeClair) (Mochrie) Harmon. His from Daytona Beach FL where they CHSAA Hall of Fame and he was sister, Millicent (Hill) O'Connor, had spent many years in retirement. inducted in March of 1994. Charlie also graduated from CHS. We send Theirs was a true love story. Shirley is survived by his sons, Scott and our heartfelt sympathy to Bill's was eight years old when she became Alan, by his daughter, Lucy Adams, family. He was such a vibrant, jolly, friends with her neighbor, Edgar and by five grandchildren and three and friendly person. George, unaware that she would great-grandchildren. You are with us eventually marry him and spend in spirit, Charlie. At this point, I There is happier news. I found the next 84 years with him as a might say that we were a graduating Thelma (Corr) Williams at home. friend and later as a happily wedded class of 86. Now, I believe there may She is living with her daughter, couple, having married in 1943. be less than 30 of us left. Beverly Cahoon, at 144 Sisson Wherever she lived, she was an avid Rd., Harwich MA 02645, and flower gardener. Her son Gary was More sad news: the third person in her telephone number is 508-432- a member of the Class of 1963 and our class who passed away this year, 5642. I enjoyed talking with Thelma David graduated from CHS as well. regretfully, was William (Bill) Hill. for awhile. I recalled what a great Our hearts go out to Edgar, Gary, He was 90 years old when he died basketball player she was on our and David. on April 13, 2011. Bill and I kept CHS basketball team. Thelma has in touch on occasion as years passed two grown grandchildren. Scott Boyd phoned to advise me and I was always happy to hear from that his Dad, Charlton Boyd died on him. He liked to tease me about I was not lucky with all my calls. My Friday, February 4, 2011, at age 91, being older than he. He died at 90. I call to Gertrude (McNulty) Marcoux in Dana Point CA. Charlton was a had made a mistake in our last issue was returned by her son, Michael.

19 He informed me that his Mom had Since I became class agent, I have died Aug. 3, 2005. I expressed our Class of 1943 only heard from Lewis Croft sympathy and said that we felt badly 1943 Class Agent: (actually from his computer literate for not knowing about it sooner. Sallie Swallow Delmore wife). I am ready to presume Michael said he and all family 2 Cottage Row that Lou and I are the "last men members still miss Gertrude greatly N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 standing" and I am not so sure of as she was family-oriented and loved Lou. I recently noticed that the life having her family gathered around Hello classmates - What a snowy expectancy is 78.4 years. I do know her. - Affectionately, Dot winter we had here in New England that when I complain or worry, my and I'll take it any day! It doesn't doctors say “Quitcher Bi - - - ing, Class of 1938 scare me as badly as the hurricanes, you have already beaten the odds at tornadoes, and floods that have hit 84 years old!" Class Agent Needed! the other parts of the USA. To become a Class Agent contact: Anyway gang, I would sure like to Jeff Gallant I got a nice letter from Emerson hear from you and I'm sure other 167 Groton Road Kolesnikoff this past February and classmates would too. I see that North Chelmsford, MA 01863 boy has he been busy! Emerson several of you have signed my page [email protected] now lives in Gladwyne PA after on the website "classmates": Leonard 30+ years spent in Ohio. He and his Haberman (’45), Theresa Sargent, Class of 1939 wife, Barbara, are busy volunteering Barbara Jones (’44), Bob Jones, their time for different organizations Class Agent Needed! Winslow George (’41), Eleanor Silk especially at their church. Emerson To become a Class Agent contact: (my cousin I think), and Earl Russell is an avid reader and plays golf and Jeff Gallant (’46). bridge. He has skied and hiked 167 Groton Road the Swiss Alps and has spent a North Chelmsford, MA 01863 That old Irish mother-in-law of great deal of time in St. Croix. 17 [email protected] mine "Gerty Kelly" ( Joan’s mom), grandchildren also occupy his time. used to escape the cold Lowell It was so good to receive such an winters by coming to Southern Class of 1940 upbeat cheery. letter from you, California visiting us for several 1940 Class Agent: Emerson, and I'll see if I can locate months. When she was returning to George Hood Bob Campbell for you. Lowell she would always say "I'll be 700 Mills Street -Take care, Sallie back next year if I'm living; if I'm not Raleigh, NC 27608 I won't bother." So, in Nana Kelly's Josephine McDonough Krasnecki Class of 1944 words, "I'll write again next time, if I'm still living; if I'm not, I won't 20 Summer St., Apt. 28 1944 Class Agent: bother." PS Gertrude Kelly was a Chelmsford, MA 01824 Ray Judge lady building contractor who built 65 Westford Street several high-end homes in Lowell’s Chelmsford, MA 01824 Class of 1941 Belvidere section; one on the river 1941 Class Agent: road sold to Mary Pollard and Mary Barron Partridge Class of 1945 George Boyce our CHS teachers. 7 Waverly Avenue 1945 Class Agent: Chelmsford, MA 01824 Weldon Stevens As ever and with all best wishes, 3636 Lakeridge Road Mert Stevens Class of 1942 Fallbrook CA 92028 [email protected] Class Agent Needed! Class of 1946 To become a Class Agent contact: 1946 Class Agent: HELLO AGAIN Jeff Gallant Earl Russell I feel like the movie “Hello Again” 167 Groton Road 98 Skyfields Drive where the dead wife comes back North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Groton, MA 01450 to life. Or maybe I am the “Ghost [email protected] [email protected] Whisperer” and you have all “passed over.”

20 It is our 60th year. Anyone Nancy and Gladys have been our Class of 1947 interested in something simple, like class agents since this publication 1947 Class Agent: a brunch locally? Send me your began. We thank them both for their George Merrill ideas and we'll see what we can put great years of service. Now, with the 108 Dunstable Road together. - Thanks. Pat passing of Gladys, Nancy put out a N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 cry for help - and I responded. Most Our condolences to the family of [email protected] of you know that Henry, my brother, Kathleen (Harrington) Manchester was the Editor of “The Lion’s Pride” who died in January. She leaves her for several years, so I think my giving Class of 1948 husband of 50 years, Russell W. time to the publication is perhaps 1948 Class Agent: Manchester and their five children. due. Bessie Blackie Sadlier She also leaves her sister Eileen 54 Marlborough Street Collomb (’55), and her brothers I encourage each of you to keep in Lowell, MA 01851 Robert E. (’62), and John (’66). She touch with Nancy (978-256-9363) [email protected] taught English for over thirty years as she plays the role as our “Mother in Bedford and Maynard MA, and Jean Logan Pearson Hen,” keeping all her charges (us) Moriches (on Long Island) NY. 21 Cottage Row in place. She is the fountain of She and her husband lived in St. North Chelmsford, MA 01863 knowledge of the CHS Class of Augustine FL after their retirement Barbara Murphy Zemaitis 1953. where Kathie was active in the 10 Wilson Street Women’s Club and Women’s Golf Chelmsford, MA 01824 I would be delighted if you e-mail Group at the Marsh Creek Country me ([email protected]) or call me Club. Class of 1949 on my cell: (239-246-5354) with news about yourself, or others, that 1949 Class Agent: Class of 1952 you think may be newsworthy. As a Elizabeth Wilder Tewksbury 1952 Class Agent: class we have been very close – and HC 70, Box 527 Carole Simm Greenman as old age rapidly creeps up on us, it Davis, WV 26260 143 Middlesex Street seems old memories, time and places, [email protected] North Chelmsford, MA 01863 friends and family, play a more important role in our lives. Class of 1950 Beverly Bancroft Winn P.O. Box 2007 60th Class Reunion 1950 Class Agent: New Castle, NH 03854 NANCY RECEIVED A Dorothea Simpson Marinel RESOUNDING “YES” FROM 23 Tyng Road Gary Wilson HER QUESTION ABOUT Tyngsboro, MA 01879 2 Vine Street Franklin, MA 02038 A 60TH REUNION IN THE Jack Costello LETTER SHE MAILED TO US. 331 Lynn Street James Miner of Palm Beach Those among you who attended the Malden, MA 02148 Gardens FL has spent the last six 55th reunion remember the super [email protected] years enjoying his semi-retirement time we had – great camaraderie, as a starter and ranger at the Ibis excellent food, and a lot of good, Class of 1951 Country Club in West Palm Beach. clean laughs. If anyone amongst us 1951 Class Agent: has any ideas about where we should Patricia Toms Merrill Class of 1953 hold it and when we should hold 108 Dunstable Road it, please feed those to Nancy for 1953 Class Agent: consideration. North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Roy Zabierek George Shepherd Florida: Looking forward to seeing each and P.O. Box 507 9970 Bardmoor Court every one of you there! Westford, MA 01886 N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903 Massachusetts: (May 1 to Sept. 30) CLASSMATE SNAPSHOT Our sympathy is extended to Anne 10 Karen Circle, Unit #10 (Ballinger) Iwen and family on the Billerica, MA 01821 For each edition of Lion’s Pride I death of her husband, Milton. They [email protected] am going to select one or two of were at their home in Lutz, FL.

21 our classmates to profile – lots has at Raytheon. And, in their spare her “internet husband” Bob, from happened to all of us over these past time, this couple built their own Canada, will be celebrating their 55+ years, and we will highlight some home on Mill Road where she lives second anniversary on July 4. of those. today. This defines the Clement They are back in Nashua for as family – Bob and Joan (Cutrumbes) long as reasonable weather holds CLASSMATE SNAPSHOT : Clement. out. Bob finally received his “green DICK WRIGHT card” allowing him to work in the Dick, a graduate of Worcester Joan is truly a special person who is United States; he is a Compound Polytechnic Institute, is our class very level headed. She and Bob had Pharmacist – meaning he makes rocket scientist working at Raytheon 4 children (2+2) and 9 grandchildren, medicine from scratch, perhaps for 38 years as a circuit design all who live and work in New using a mortar and pestle. He won’t engineer. He built guidance systems England. Joan was an Instructional be working soon, though, as he and for the Polaris, Poseidon, and Aid for 20 years in the Chelmsford Lillian have scheduled a visit to Trident missiles as well as the Apollo Schools. For several years she was Calgary for a week to visit one of his guidance system for our moon trips. the Aid for another classmate, children and then off to Mill Valley, Dick lives in Acton with his wife Sylvia Osterman, who was a Special CA (near San Francisco) to visit one of 31 years, Binki. There are four Education teacher in Chelmsford. of Lillian’s kids. children in the Wright family and as Both Joan and Sylvia were charter of this printing, 6 grandchildren. members of “The 1953 Girls” who So long for now – Roy generally meet monthly for lunch. Interestingly, Dick’s grandfather, Class of 1954 George Wright, was Superintendent Bob passed at 67 years of age after of Schools in Chelmsford for most of 41 years of marriage. Today, Joan 1954 Class Agent: the years we were students. volunteers at the All Saint’s Church Claire Belanger Lynch in Chelmsford Center, but her love 10 Crooked Spring Road The Wrights summer at their camp obviously is horticulture. To visit North Chelmsford, MA 01863 on Lake Sebago in Maine. In the Joan’s home is a delight, Joan loves fall they enjoy their timeshare for country! There are blooming flowers Hello again - 3 weeks in Saint Maarten. For 60 and shrubs everywhere. There is not Sorry I didn't get any news in the years, since he was a CHS junior, one wilted leaf on any of them – this last edition in January, I had some Dick has been an active ham radio green thumb lady (actually she has health problems for a few weeks; operator. 10 green fingers!) – simply won’t everything is fine now. allow it. Pull http://semiconductormuseum. The girls got together at "The com/MuseumIndex.htm up on your TIDBITS Lilac Blossom" in Nashua NH computer for some history making Ellie (Gray) Gatenby writes from in December and after lunch we activity about the Polaris submarines her home in Virginia that she and had a “Yankee Swap” exchanging at Cape Canaveral that Dick worked her husband, Art, are avid golfers Christmas gifts. As always it was on .He was also present when JFK and members of the Fairfax Country great to see everyone. Attendees was in Florida to watch the Polaris Club. The head professional at their were Lillian (Lebrun) Morrow, Joan missile test firings and worked for club is Matt Gallagher. Somehow, (Taylor) Staveley, Shirley (Dorsey) Raytheon at Canaveral while the 7 in conversation, they discovered McCaffrey, Gladys (Moore) McCoy, original astronauts were there. Matt is the son and nephew of two Joy (Larkin) Enis, Carol (McGovern) CHS graduates–Matt’s Dad owned Caggiano, Pat (LaCourse) Dinnigan, CLASSMATE SNAPSHOT: JOAN Gallagher Drug Store in Lowell Pat (Rioux) Ralls and I. We had a (CUTRUMBES) CLEMENT and his Aunt Louise graduated great time. Some, including Pat and High School friends marry. The CHS in 1954. Matt was especially Fran Ralls, were leaving for Florida woman is the oldest daughter of surprised when Ellie produced CHS and the rest of us were staying home a successful Mill Road farmer. Cheerleading pictures of his aunt, and sticking it out for the winter! The man had to leave high school Valerie, (Ellie’s sister), and herself. early, but spent 7 years part time Ellie’s prowess at golf is evident Since then I have talked to Pat Ralls, taking courses at the University of in her winning the “Beat the Pro” Theresa (Gosselin) Patenaude, Joy Massachusetts at Lowell, earning Tournament a few years ago. Enis, Lil Morrow, Carol (Ferreira) himself a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Lillian (Chevalier) Coppeta and Christenson, and Shirley McCaffrey. Engineering. For 20 years he worked I also heard that Carol Caggiano will

22 be going to Africa soon and I want Today, I received a call from Pat Class of 1955 to hear the details so I can tell you (Rioux) Ralls from Florida telling folks all about her trip in the next me that Gladys (Moore) McCoy's 1955 Class Agent: issue. husband Dan passed away in March. Marie LaHaise Duncklee Dan was born in Brookline MA 144 Heron’s Nest Lane On March 26, 2011, Millie Hehir and spent most of his life living in St. Augustine, FL 32080-5853 and I attended the 21st Annual Hall Nashua NH. He was an electrical 904-461-4963 of Fame Induction Dinner at the engineer and had been employed at Radisson hotel in Nashua NH. As Raytheon in Andover for 47 years. Happy Independence Day - - - I I've said many, many times before it His family includes his wife, Gladys, know some of you are very happy is always amazing to hear what some with whom he celebrated their 50th summer has finally arrived, after your long hard winter in New England. of our graduates have accomplished wedding anniversary last December, It is a good time to spend time with since their days at CHS. There a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel G. family and catch up with friends, put were nine inductees altogether. One IV and Kathleen McCoy, a daughter your feet up on a lounge, sit back was Bernie Battle who was a social Deborah L. McCoy and Sam Smith, and three grandchildren, Daniel G. and take time to smell the flowers, studies teacher and later the Dean enjoy a good old-fashioned cookout of Whittier House. He retired a McCoy V., and Haley and James Gallagher. The wake and service with hotdogs, hamburgers, corn on few years ago and now manages of the cob etc. on the grill along with the beautiful CHS Performing Arts were held at the Farwell funeral home in Nashua NH. Our deepest potato salad, yum yum! Center. His wife, June and his family sympathies to the whole family. were there and were very proud of Our heartfelt sympathy to Ron Bernie. Today is April 22, 2011. I just Taylor, of Oakland CA, and his three talked with Pat Ralls, who with her sons and their families on the loss of The other inductees were Cynthia husband Fran just arrived home from Ron’s mother Betty at the age of 96 Chase (1964), Randy Gillies (1974), Florida; their ride home was not the on December 22, 2010 in Tewksbury. Ed Johnson (1976), Phil Johnson best. They missed a few tornadoes (1958), George Mercuri (1984), along the way and it was quite scary Sympathy also goes out to Eileen Alexander Olsen (1963), Kris Pisarik for them. I've also been in touch with (Harrington) Collomb of St. (1977), and Mike Robinson (1976). Theresa (Gosselin) Patenaude, and Augustine FL on the loss of her It was great to hear what they all Joe and Carol Marcotte who are all sister Kathleen (Harrington, ‘55) had to say, especially as they thanked also back from the south, so maybe Manchester on January 14, 2011. their teachers, coaches, counselors the girls can get together in a few School mates reunite - - - On and many others who made a weeks and catch up. difference in their lives. March 11th, seven of us met in Stanford FL to have our sixth annual Sad news, Betty (Enis) Weber lost Florida reunion. Again we held It is always so nice to see so many her daughter, Margaret "Peggy" our get-together on the “Rivership people with whom I used to work, (Weber) Simpson from cancer. She Romance,” which is in a nice some are past inductees, and they left behind her husband Michael, central Florida location. Enjoying attend the ceremony every year. Our two sons and a stepdaughter, and a soothing luncheon ride in total dear friends Angie Taranto and his two brothers and their wives along relaxation were Betty (Morrison) wife Mary drove Millie and me to with many grandchildren, nieces and Butler of Orlando FL, Chuck and the induction dinner since I really nephews. Our deepest sympathy to Joan McCarthy of Davenport FL, don't like to drive at night now – Betty and her whole family. Bob (’50) and Charlotte (Dinnigan) getting old I guess! Looking forward (‘51) White of Lady Lake FL, and to next March and the 22nd Hall of We wish Shirley (Gagnon) Kendall Chuck and myself. We all toasted to Fame Induction Ceremony! Oh, by well in her retirement from being a celebrate Betty’s 75th and Chuck’s the way, if any of you know someone restaurant hostess. 74th birthdays. It was good to see whom you think should be inducted everyone again, sharing warm and into our CHSAA Hall of Fame, Looking forward to a good summer fuzzy feelings. please let me know and I'll gladly and hoping all of you stay happy and put you in touch with the committee healthy. Talk with you soon. - Claire which can handle it from there.

23 Paul and Eileen (Cummings ‘56) Class of 1955 - Class of 1955 - Peterson spent six weeks at Fort Ron Taylor “stealing the show" at the Hoop February 2011 get together in Savannah Myers Beach FL this past winter. - Dee - Doo Review in Disney World FL GA: L to R: Tom Bovill, Marie (LaHaise) Paul's brother Doug ‘47 from Corona at his 75th birthday celebration. Duncklee, Barbara Bovill, Dog "Dolly", CA joined them for a visit. While Chuck Duncklee in Fort Myers, Paul and Eileen attended two Red Sox games, one at Twin’s Park and the other at Braves Park.

In March, I had a nice phone visit with Earl and Bunny Guilmette. They had just enjoyed having their daughter Wendy visit from NY. I also had a phone visit with Gertrude (Smith) Allaby. She had attended her great grandson Austin's (Peanut) Rosewell GA for a visit with Ron's christening with her family at St. son Ron, granddaughter Emily, Francis Church in Dracut this past and grandson Wesley Gladstone April. Lenny and Pauline Leedburg Taylor. After arriving in Sarasota had a nice month-long vacation in and settling in, they drove over to February with friends on the Isle of Orlando for Ron's surprise 75th Palms in the Charleston SC area. birthday celebration week at Disney They had a grand time touring and World. Can you believe Ronnie was enjoying the many restaurants in the area. Lenny said there is no place like Memories - - - Another landmark speechless!! What a great time to home, i.e. enjoying their four great- is gone - - - the Chelmsford Cinema spend a week with Mickey and the grandchildren. Dick and Priscilla is no more. It opened in 1967, closed gang and of course Ronnie blended Burtt spent the Christmas holiday 31 years later, and was torn down right in. (Check out the photo!) season in High Ranch CO with on February 17th. At one time it Lots of fun was had by his five their son’s family and in February was the place to be. A Stop & Shop grandchildren, son Ron, daughters Dick flew to Miami FL to spend Superstore will be built on the site Diane from Gilford NH, and Susan a vacation with daughter Emily after 10 long years of legal battles. from Harpswell ME. The highlight was when "Grandpa" went down and then traveled across Florida to visit with his sister Carolyn (Burtt) I want to take this space to thank Thunder Mountain, white knuckled ’50 Bennett in Venice FL. I talked Roy Zabierek (‘53) for a thank you of course. Can you picture this? As to Carol (Abrahamson) Bovill of note along with a copy of Beyond Judy said in her note a great time was Meredith NH in mid-March. They Pearl Harbor, I Company in the had by all. had just had more snow and the ice Pacific of World War II, a book on Lake Winnipesaukee had not authored by Roy's brother Hank This past cold and snowy winter, melted. (’42) now deceased. This book would Tom and Barbara Bovill headed make a nice gift and a must read in south to visit with Barbara’s sister Tid - bits - - - our schools. The CHSAA is selling in Virginia. After a few days they The first week in April, Bob and the book to help fund the annual drove onto Pawley’s Island just south Carol Wetmore's son Michael and scholarship in Hank's name. Hope of Myrtle Beach SC to spend the family came for a visit to Bob's to see Roy in 2012 in our Florida month of February. While there, they Fort Lauderdale FL winter home. reunion. enjoyed visiting Barbara's other sister who was staying in the same condo Pat (Elliott) Bernard and Barney are very active in the life of their Around and About - - - complex. All four had a fun time granddaughter Effie who is now This past February Ron Taylor and exploring Charlestown SC. For a day in the third grade. Carol (French) Judy (Harrington ’60) Leary drove trip they drove down to Savannah Miller is looking forward to spring down to Sarasota FL to spend a GA to meet up with Chuck and me with some warm weather. Jerry glorious two months. Their first for lunch and, of course, a visit with Greska, as I write this, may already stop was in Virginia, their second in Barbara's favorite dog “Dolly.”

24 be on the golf greens. Donald and Dottie (Charest ’58) Clement spent Class of 1955 - 55th Reunion some time in their Vero Beach FL September 17, 2010. Front row, L to R: Donald Clement, Earl Guilmette, Marie (LaHaise) condo this past winter. They have Duncklee, Bob Wetmore.Back Row, L to R: Gertrude (Smith) Allaby, Lenny Leedberg, Ron six children and 12 grandchildren. Taylor, Paul Peterson, Pat (Elliott) Bernard, Ann (Dale) Davis, Dick Burtt, Bill Vennard, Wendell Luke, Bev (Bell) Collins. Dottie (Tassios) Zahos had a busy winter with family along with all her activities. Bill and Coppy Vennard of Columbia MD had a belated St. Patrick's Day celebration, corn beef and cabbage etc., with all their family. P.S. for Gertrude Allaby, she called me in April to say she met up with a CHS graduate, Don Drew (’58). He lives in her neighborhood in the Highlands of Lowell.

Coming --Next Issue -- Fall Edition Info on our Florida Reunion – Class of 1955 - 55th Reunion where, when, and who to contact. Dottie and Carol’s luncheon news September 18, 2010. Front row, L to R: Bev (Bell) Collins, Marie (LaHaise) Duncklee, Bob Wetmore, Dottie (Tassios) Zahos, Carol (Abrahamson) Bovill. Back row, L to R: Dick Burtt, in June with the ’55 girls in the area. Tom Bovill, Ron Taylor, Wendell Luke, Paul Peterson, Bill Vennard, Pat (Elliott) Bernard, Along with a photo! Edrene (Gunther) Lobas, Donald Clement, Earl Guilmette, Dan Pushee, Judy (Fisher) Chandonnet, Prue (Pouliot) McBride, Carol (French) Miller, Jerry Greska. ‘Till next time - - - Happy Fourth and enjoy summer. Be happy, safe, and well!! - Marie and Bob Class of 1956 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 Class of 1955 - 6th Annual Florida Reunion Mark your calendar - Our 55th March 2011. L to R: Betty (Morrison) Butler, Chuck McCarthy, Chuck Duncklee, Marie class reunion is being planned for (LaHaise) Duncklee, Bob White ('50), Joan McCarthy, and Charlotte (Dinnigan) White. Saturday, September 24th - - Buffet Dinner and Sunday September 25th - - Brunch, at Aprile's European Restaurant (formerly Bainbridge's), 75 Princeton St, N. Chelmsford, MA. More details will be mailed to you.- Mary

Elizabeth (Egerton) Wilder is now a writer and recently authored The Spruce Gum Box. We wish her great success as she pursues her dream.

25 (Dirubbo) Ham, Beth (Simpson) too, grew up on Littleton Road. I Class of 1957 McHugh, Kay (Morrow) Stidsen, think we may have moved to South 1957 Class Agent: Sandy (Ricciardi) and Wayne Chelmsford around the same time Sandy Ricciardi Kilburn Kilburn. It was good to see everyone that Russ moved to Littleton Rd. 181 Littleton Road, #8-217 and we talked about having a class Actually, I think that his friend, Chelmsford, MA 01824 reunion next year for our 55th. If Bob Maguire, lived in the same house. What a blast I had reading Kathleen Kulski Martin anyone wants to help, let me know. Meanwhile we plan to get together his article. The horn ringing the “no 25 Empire Street school” announcement, the mention for a luncheon this summer -- hope Chelmsford, MA 01824 of Ernie of Emerson’s farm, Eriksen’s, [email protected] to see you there. - Sandy and St. Mary’s mission style church. WOW! It brought back so many Our condolences to our classmate Class of 1958 great memories. My sister Kathy Janice (Brown) Henderson on the and I walked to school and would 1958 Class Agent: loss of her husband in April. often stop at “Henry’s” store. What Martha Crane Flaherty fun we had back then. I wonder if Congratulations to Dick DeFreitas! 255 North Road #187 he remembers the policeman who Dick was elected Town Moderator Chelmsford, MA 01824 helped us cross the streets who was for the town of Chelmsford. [email protected] also the “Popcorn” man at all the Judith Shedd Provencal parades. When we moved to Acton Marcia (Ricker) Brown is going to 82 Boston Road Road we had to take the school bus be the new clerk at her precinct at all Chelmsford, MA 01824 and it wasn’t nearly as much fun as elections in Chelmsford. She’ll be a [email protected] walking to school. So many more things that he talked about brought real asset to them. Here I am again. It’s a beautiful it all back. Page’s Drug Store with the soda fountain and stools that George House is moving from spring day and the flowers are starting to pop up and make spun around, hanging out at Skip’s Chelmsford after all these years. He's after football games and dances, heading north to NH. everything look pretty. No more snow and brown grass! It’s a it was all such fun. I remember wonderful time of year. When we working at the “Town and Country Beth (Simpson) McHugh, Berta were kids it meant softball games, Store” in Chelmsford center and ( Jones) Erickson, Kay (Morrow) riding our bikes or just hanging out then at Purity. The man that owned Stidsen and I enjoyed a performance with our friends. Purity at the time, Leo Kahn, was by Garrison Keillor at Lowell so good to all the kids that worked Memorial Auditorium in March. He I’ve been home from Florida for there. He made sure that if we really relates to our age group. about a month now. My sister played sports, were in the band, or Kathy (’59) and I had a great month were cheerleaders or majorettes, Anne Marie (Schlstedt) Winkowski, of March. We had twenty seven that our schedules enabled us to Beth (Simpson) McHugh, and I straight days of sun and warm participate and still keep our jobs. enjoyed a really nice lunch in Nashua temperatures. We visited with our He also wanted to know if we were getting good grades. Not something on a really, really rainy day this other two sisters, Joan (’64) and Judy that you see too much of nowadays. spring. (’65) who both live in The Villages. What a place and the four sisters had Well, I could go on forever, but I a lot of fun! just had to let you know how much The end of April brought another I enjoyed the article Russ wrote in of our "57 lunches" at Princeton Sorry that I missed the CHSAA the last issue. If you missed it, GO Station. Fourteen classmates Hall of Fame Induction. Our FIND IT!!! attended. Harry Brown, Jessie classmate, Phil Johnson, was one (MacKenzie) and Chuck Moore, of the honorees. Our class has had Not much news from my classmates, and Lillian (Gray) Roberts came several inductees and we are very still have lunch now and then with from NH. Also attending were proud and happy for all of them. Judy, Carol and Diane. I’m thinking Pat (Westwood) Marchand from that we should start thinking about Westford, Maureen (Curran) Aspell In the last issue of Lion’s Pride there another reunion while we are still from Tewksbury, Dick Gauthier from was a wonderfully written “trip alive and kicking. Let me know!! Dunstable, Berta ( Jones) Erickson down memory lane”. It was from from Groton, and the Chelmsford the Class of 1965’s Russell Mann. Hope to hear from you soon. ‘Til crew, Dick DeFreitas, Joyce What a great piece of nostalgia. We, next time. - Martha

26 Class of 1959 Class of 1963 - Lunch in Bonita Springs FL: 1959 Class Agent: L to R: Judy (Sidebottom) Putnam, Hank Brown, Steph (Wells) Sherman, Cindy (Picken) Ruthie Hayes Grivers Brown 7 Huntley Street East Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Class of 1960 1960 Class Agent: Linnea Peterson Fader 217 Main Street North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Class of 1961 1961 Class Agent: Gregory Cook 28 Valhalla Drive Milford, NH 03055-3035 [email protected]

We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Alexander fields such as scientific research, and Paula (Merriman) Olsen of Class of 1963 garden communication, landscape Littleton MA as new members 1963 Class Agent: design, youth gardening, teaching, of CHSAA. Alexander "Mickey" Henry and Cynthia Picken Brown and conservation. The Liberty Olsen, a new member of the Hall of 494 Shore Drive Hyde Bailey Award is given to an Fame, is a professor of Mathematical Laconia, NH 03246 individual who has made significant Sciences (Statistics, Data Analysis, [email protected] lifetime contributions to at least and Research Methods) at UMASS three of the following horticultural Lowell and Paula is a Counselor Condolences to Judy (Sidebottom) fields: teaching, research, / Health Science teacher in the Putnam on the death of her brother communications, plant exploration, Somerville MA School System. Bill, a 1965 CHS graduate. administration, art, business, and leadership. Patricia (Craig) Dearborn is now a Congratulations to Dick Bir for Real Estate Sales Associate as well receiving another prestigious Richard E. Bir is an Extension as Senior Vice President at Caldwell award. In late March the American Horticulture Specialist Emeritus Banker. Horticultural Society named with North Carolina State University Dick as the recipient of the 2011 (NCSU) in Fletcher. During his 25- Class of 1962 Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, with year tenure with NCSU, Bir worked the following press release: "The with county agents and nurserymen 1962 Class Agent: American Horticultural Society to evaluate, select, and grow better Laura Flannery Masson (AHS) is pleased to announce that plants for the landscape, focusing 119 Beachwood Terrace Richard E. Bir has been named primarily on shrubs and trees. Wells, Me 04090 the 2011 recipient of the Society’s Prior to this, Bir was an Extension [email protected] most prestigious award, the Liberty horticulturist in Florida from 1972 Hyde Bailey Award. The award to 1979. While there, Bir earned We wish Brad Perham well in his is one of 12 Great American several national and state Extension retirement from Roxbury Latin Gardeners Awards that the AHS awards for his work, including best School where, for many years, presents annually to individuals, radio program. he served as Director of Physical organizations, and businesses that Education and Athletics. represent the best in American Over the course of his career, Bir has gardening. Each of the recipients been influential in increasing public has contributed significantly to awareness of American native plants

27 and making them more available quiet, reserved person in the group honor particularly mentioned that he through mainstream markets. In the conversation was lively and much endeared himself to his teammates particular, he was instrumental of it focused on our 50th Reunion. and opponents with his humility and in establishing and guiding the The accompanying picture shows the positive attitude. Sal is quoted in the development of the Cullowhee happy group. article as saying “I am truly grateful Native Plant Conference. Since its that I was able to play as long as I debut in 1984, this annual event has We wish Bernie Ready well as a did and make so many great friends become the foremost native plant realtor in his own firm, Ready Real and accumulate so many memories.” conference in North America. Estate. - Hank CONGRATULATIONS, SAL! Bir’s 1992 book, Growing and Class of 1964 I'm looking forward to the Fourth Propagating Showy Native Woody of July festivities and the probability Plants (University of North 1964 Class Agent: of seeing lots of old friends. Enjoy Carolina Press) is still considered Lynne Marshall McSheehy your summer and please let me know a classic. A popular speaker, he has 15 Twiss Road what's going on in your life. - Lynne made presentations about native North Chelmsford, MA 01863 plants throughout North America [email protected] Mary Ruth (Clark) Reilly is now and written numerous articles the Office Manager at Blue Water for popular, academic, and trade It is such a treat to report that, as of Mortgage in Hampton NH. publications. In recent years, Bir April 1, Sal Ciulla is now a member has served as a consultant for the of the Metro Omaha Softball Hall of We wish Charles Harvey well Southern Highlands Reserve in Fame. Sal, who is a retired Air Force in his retirement from Absolute Master Sergeant, played men's fast western North Carolina, dedicated Aluminum. pitch softball for 41 years, retiring to the native plants of the southern in 2008. He started his playing Appalachian Mountains. career in 1967 at Ellsworth AFB Class of 1965 in Rapid City, SD, and continued Bir has been the recipient of many 1965 Class Agent: to play during military moves to Mary Vaillancourt Smith horticultural awards, including Missouri, North Dakota, New York the Arthur Hoyt Scott Medal and P.O. Box 285 and the United Kingdom. During Westford, MA 01886 Award from the Scott Arboretum that time he was the No. 1 pitcher in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania in on a multitude of league and base Nancy Delmore Hughes 2006. In 2008, he received the championship teams and earned 2 Cottage Row International Award of Honor from several league and tournament MVP North Chelmsford, MA 01863 the International Plant Propagators awards. In 1981 he was selected to Society. the United Kingdom Conference Class of 1966 All Star team and was also named 1966 Class Agent: On Thursday, June 9, 2011, the Player of the Year. He first settled in AHS will honor Bir and the other Omaha at Offutt AFB in 1977 and Cynthia Dupee Gale 2011 award recipients during the joined the Westside Chapel team. 4 Catherine Street Great American Gardeners Awards After overseas duty, he re-joined Nashua, NH 03060 Ceremony and Banquet, held at the Chapel in 1984 and played with the [email protected] Society’s headquarters at River Farm club until 2000. Called “Iron Horse” Patricia Duffin Conrad in Alexandria, Virginia.” by his teammates, Sal won some 200 14 Emerson Circle games for Chapel as its No. 1 pitcher, Pepperell, MA 01463 Congratulations again Dick! and also played first base, third base [email protected] and the outfield. He led the team in Steph (Wells) Sherman, Judy pitching and home runs several times We wish Neil MacLeod well in (Sidebottom) Putnam, Cindy during his career. In his later years, his retirement as a RN at the VA (Picken) Brown, and Hank Brown he played for the Coors and the Medical Center, Gainesville FL. met for lunch in Bonita Springs, Omaha Masters over-45 team. Sal Florida. Steph and Judy spend the coached a district championship high Neil Robinson of Westford MA is winter in Fort Myers, and Hank and school team in 2003-2004 and is now President of East Coast General Cindy were vacationing in Naples for currently the head coach at Omaha's Insurance, Inc. Duchesne Academy. I am proud a couple of weeks. With only one to write that an article about Sal's

28 High School Class of 1970) as soon Class of 1967 Class of 1970 as we know them. Another one of 1967 Class Agent: 1970 Class Agent: Dave’s scholarships “Heart of a Lion” Della Wickens Coffin John & Kathy Kerrigan Judge will be awarded again this year to a 383 Acton Road 19 Susan Carsley Way deserving CHS graduating student. Chelmsford, MA 01824 Sandwich, MA 02563 [email protected] Wendy Marshall-Hudzik Another great event that happened Paulette Grout 63 Leonard Avenue in March was the CHSAA Hall of 1 Hamblett Avenue Dracut, MA 01826 Fame Induction Ceremony. Our very Tyngsboro, MA 01879 [email protected] own senior class advisor (’70) Bernie Battle was inducted. Mr. Battle as Brian Angus has relocated to Fresno Greetings from Wendy R. Marshall- we called him back then (because he CA and is now serving as CEO of Hudzik was so, so much older than us) began the Fresno Economic Opportunities his teaching career with our class. Commission. What a great and safe part of the You would have thought he’d quit country we live in here in New teaching after that. How fortunate England. My heart goes out to for the students of CHS that he Class of 1968 those of you and your families or kept up his inspirational efforts. friends who have had destruction Bernie (as we affectionately call him 1968 Class Agent: by the natural disasters that have because he is so close to our age Kathleen Archibald been occurring. New Englanders are NOW) retired from CHS as a dean 140 Main Street known for their complaints about the in 2009 and is now the manager of North Chelmsford, MA 01863 weather but we surely are blessed by the beautiful Performing Arts Center Carol Welch Catalano only having to deal with a bad snow (PAC) at CHS. He is always such 35 Vine Brook Rd. storm once in a while. It is nothing a pleasure to bump into because of Westford, MA 01886 in comparison to the tornadoes, his approachableness and sense of [email protected] floods etc. that have devastated some humor! We want to congratulate of the rest of our country and the Bernie on his induction, retirement Frederick Pevey of Nellysford VA is world. (semi-) and wish him the best that President of Pevey and Associates, life has to offer! Inc. I want to thank all of the “kids” who supported and came to the “Friends As always please feel free to contact of Dave Reunion” in March. There me with your news wendy72552@ Class of 1969 were over 125 people who attended aol.com (now you know my at the Fletcher Club in Westford. birthday). Happy days! - Wendy 1969 Class Agent: There were many classes represented Jane Kelly Fletcher and by no means was this just for 43 Stedman Street the class of 1970. In fact, I think Class of 1971 Chelmsford, MA 01824 the majority of attendees were from Judith Krasnecki Carven ’71. We were entertained by “Sierra” 1971 Class Agent: 89 Westford Street whose band members include CHS Sandy Parkhurst Johnston Chelmsford, MA 01824 alumni Steve Lyons (’72), Ernie 8 Bradley Lane Wooesner (’69) and Dave Boisvert Westford, MA 01886 We welcome Maureen (Tousignant) (’68). They were fantastic! The dance [email protected] Anderson of Lowell as a new floor was never empty and by their member of CHSAA. volunteering their musical talents it helped us raise over $1800 to benefit Class of 1972 the Dave Tousignant CHS Alumni 1972 Class Agent: Scholarship Fund. We hope to make Ann Marie Roark this an annual event so stayed tuned 9 Natalie Road for it again next March. We are Chelmsford, MA 01824 fortunate to have a facebook page monitored by Paul Duffy and exact details will be posted (Chelmsford

29 Class of 1973 Class of 1976 - Pre Hall of Fame Ceremony 1973 Class Agent: gathering hosted by John Baraldi: L to R: Dave Gagnon, Danny Ubele, Lynn Mercier Marcella Brian O'Neil, Eddie Johnson, Jim Mattison, John Baraldi, Mike Evans, Charlie Lewis 74 Carlisle Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected]

Class of 1974 1974 Class Agent: Debbie Haywood 17 LeMay Way North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected]

Dave Ayotte of Chelmsford is founder/owner of Dave Ayotte and Associates.

Suzanne (Mercier) Pitera of Sarasota FL is employed as a paralegal for Kimberly A. Colgate, P.A. email list for information Thanks in They were all supporting the advance, Vera! induction of TWO 1976 classmates into the CHSAA Hall of Fame. Class of 1975 Cornel Heitzman’s Albuquerque It was a fun evening and a great 1975 Class Agent: Police Department team won it's weekend. Congratulations to Ed Michael Lynch 5th coed/IMIX title in 9th years Johnson and Mike Robinson for this [email protected] in the Baker-Vegas Challenge honor. Make plans for next year’s William Martin Relay. This is a 120 mile relay race event (March 23rd), it will be a great 9 Vincent Street through the deserts of California occasion for a ‘mini-reunion’ that also Chelmsford, MA 01824 and Nevada. Our other Ironman, benefits the CHSAA. Scot Graham (now of Westford), Marc LeClere of Granger IN is a has been recognized the Boston We welcome Lynn (Lockhart) professor of Accounting at Valparaiso Athletic Association for running 25 Reslow-Taylor of Tewksbury MA as University. consecutive boston marathons. a new member of CHSAA. Lynn is a realtor in the local area. Jim Mattison’s daughter, Rachel, was Class of 1976 named “senior gymnast of the year” We also welcome David Gagnon of 1976 Class Agent: for the mvc, named to the boston Stokesdale NC as a new member Joanne Bousquet Sargent globe’s “all scholastic team” and of the CHSAA. He is presently 32 Main Street finished third in the state individual a Sales Manager and he and his Westford, MA 01886 meet. wife Rebecca have two daughters, Michael Robinson Stephanie and Kelsey. 232 Farmwood Drive What do Dave Gillies, Charlie Statesville, NC 28625 Lewis, Mike Evans, John Baraldi Judy Eriksen of Merrimack NH is a [email protected] and Joanne Bousquet Sargent have Pharmacy Technician at CVS. in common? They all joined Katie Reunion news: Our class is planning Secor, Jim Mattison, Brian O’Neill, Please send in YOUR news to your a fall reunion celebrating 35 years Chuck Tewell, Sherry Dumont, Dave class agents for inclusion in the next since graduation. The event will Gagnon and other ’76 classmates at Lion’s Pride. -Mike be October 22, 2011 in Westford. the CHSAA Hall of Fame Induction Please contact Vera Panas Clauson at Ceremony at the Nashua Radisson [email protected] to get on the on March 26, 2011. The occasion?

30 Anne (Robinson) Monterosso and Class of 1977 Class of 1978 Carie Faye Fisher held an informal 1977 Class Agent: 1978 Class Agent: reunion in Arizona, where Carie now Karen Lebedzinski Clement Michael Donigan lives. Anne was in Phoenix for a 101 Main St. 3 Lamplighter Lane conference and brought her two kids Townsend, MA 01469 Chelmsford, MA 01863 on a mini vacation. Carie and her 978-597-5914 [email protected] twins hosted them for a fun evening [email protected] in AZ. We welcome Mary (Ferreira) Barlow We welcome Gary Bennett of East of Whitinsville MA as a new Class of 1981 Sandwich MA as a new member member of CHSAA. She is a self- of CHSAA. He is Director of employed writer and has two sons, 1981 Class Agent: Operations with National Grid and Geoffrey and Gregory. Amy Provencal McGuigan he and his wife Rebecca have two P.O. Box 307 children, Ashleigh and Chelsey. Teri Anne Austin of Tiverton RI is Mont Vernon, NH 03057 now a Marketing Manager at IBM. [email protected] Karen (Lebedzinski) Clement has come out of retirement and is now Paul and Sheila Marcaurelle have the Recreation Director in Townsend relocated to Tuscaloosa AL where Class of 1982 MA. Paul is Director of Operations at the 1982 Class Agent: University of Alabama. Betsy Kehoe Laurel (Bourque) Kornhiser earned 18 Grandview Road her Ph.D. in 2010 and is now a full- Laurie Sparks of Roslindale MA is Chelmsford, MA 01824 time, tenure track college instructor now a pain management nurse at NE at Quincy College in Quincy MA. Baptist Hospital. Jay Casale 43750 Carson Court Dianne (Gronberg) Reid reports Class of 1979 Ashburn, VA 20147 that “recently I became the Manager [email protected] of Nursing Staff Development 1979 Class Agent: at Winchester Hospital after Lauren I’Anson We welcome Richard Romano of working as nurse/nurse leader in the 5 Gristone Road Chelmsford as a new member of Chelmsford Public Schools for the Chelmsford, MA 01824 CHSAA. He is the owner of Charles past 17 years. I am also a May 2011 Frederick Jewelers and he and his candidate for a Masters in Health Kimberly (Fitts) Thomason is wife Annette have three children, Management at UMASS Lowell. I now Client Service Manager and Nicholas, Alexandra, and Domenic. live in Chelmsford with my husband, Assistant Vice President at Wells Greg (1978), and we celebrated 26 Fargo Bank. Adrienne (Gonshorek) Cohen years of marriage last October. of Plantation FL is a Director of Medical Management. Our son, Bradford, is a junior at Class of 1980 Kelsey Korbey of Westford is a CPA Wentworth Institute of Technology 1980 Class Agent: and our daughter, Eryka, is a and is a partner at Day, Korbey, and Neal Casale Murphy, Inc. freshman at Roger Williams 62 Hawk Drive University. When we are not busy Bedford, NH 03110 Cheryl (Wilder) Krass of Exton PA in MA we head to Loon Mountain [email protected] and enjoy our home there. Skiing has is self-employed as owner of Alexemi been great!” Publishing, and an independent Francis Burke works for Intel distributor of Premier Designs Corporation as a manager – new “E” Jewelry. Business Development. Alicia McCarthy of Washington DC Kathy (Bauer) Osborn is an is now the Director of Life Services Integrated Technology Specialist for at the Residences at Thomas Circle, the Town of Westford. a multi-level senior living facility.

31 Class of 1983 Class of 1987 Class of 1992 1983 Class Agent: 1987 Class Agent: Robert Flynn Doreen DePalma Burns Christine Frassica Scaplen [email protected] 3 Overlook Drive Scotty Hollow Drive D32 Tyngsboro, MA 01879 North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Class of 1993 [email protected] 1993 Class Agent: We welcome James Lane, Jr. of Elisa Simonian Ouellette Tracy Sullivan Chelmsford MA as a new member 7 Ledgewood Drive 62 Gilbert Road of CHSAA. He is a Regional Vice Westford, MA 01886 Belmont, MA 02478 President and General Manager. [email protected]

Tobi (Fuller) Baillie of Lowell MA We welcome Stacey (McEnaney) is employed as a Group Fitness Class of 1988 Mann of Chelmsford as a new Director. 1988 Class Agent: member of the CHSAA. She is an Julie Webber Comeau educator and is presently a stay at Class of 1984 819 West Street home mother of two. Lunenburg, MA 01462 1984 Class Agent: Class of 1994 John Sousa, Jr. 88 Carlisle Street Class of 1989 1994 Class Agent: Chelmsford, MA 01824 1989 Class Agent: Kathleen McSheehy LaRochelle [email protected] Noelle Pasternak Jue 51 Thomas Drive 13048 Chambord Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 San Diego, CA 92130 [email protected] [email protected] Class of 1985 We welcome Danielle (Day) 1985 Class Agent: Notini of Lowell as a new member Christine LeClair Matte Class of 1990 of CHSAA. She is an Assistant 56 G Street 1990 Class Agent: Professor at UMass-Lowell and is Dracut, MA 01826 Kristin Westgate Donovan married to Matt Notini (’94). [email protected] 7 Wildes Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Jeanne Yu of Irvine CA has earned her MA in Education and is a math Class of 1986 Lindsay (Noonan) Kett of East teacher. Falmouth MA is the Guidance 1986 Class Agent: Department Head and Grade 12 Class of 1995 Kimberly Finnegan School Counselor at Mashpee (MA) 3028 Stanstead Circle High School. 1995 Class Agent: Norcross, GA 30071 Greg Mara [email protected] We welcome Jennifer (King) Merrill Class of 1991 of Chelmsford as a new member 1991 Class Agent: Class of 1996 of CHSAA. She is employed as a John MacPhee pediatric physical therapist in the 14 Pendleton Road 1996 Class Agent: Tewksbury Public Schools and she Chelmsford, MA 01824 Jessica McSheehy Del Llano and her husband Scott are Mom and [email protected] 14 Chauncey Street Lowell, MA 01851-4322 Dad to Kaileigh (Class of 2012), Brian Taranto [email protected] Connor (Class of 2014) and Rebecca 20 Woodlawn Avenue (Class of 2016). Chelmsford, MA 01824 We welcome James Davis of [email protected] Lance Wilder of Burbank CA is Marlborough MA as a new member of CHSAA. He is a Sport Studies in the design department for The Eric Pearson is a VP and Application from UNH and is presently working Simpsons TV show, working at Film Support Manager at Enterprise Bank. Roman, Inc. for the Boston Celtics as Director of Ticket Sales. He and his wife Carey

32 are proud parents of Caden, born on place on November 12, 2011 at The September 18, 2010. Class of 2000 Granite Rose in Hampstead, NH. 2000 Class Agent: Many CHS alumni will be part of We also welcome Elizabeth Amanda (Krupkoski) Silvia the wedding party: Kristine Waszak (Kelber) McGrory of Billerica as a [email protected] (‘99), Kerry (Lucas) Macleod (‘00), new member of the CHSAA. She Nichole (Higgins) Warshafsky and her husband James have two Jenny Talbot will graduate in June (‘00), Niki (Dimis) Harrington children, Luke and Lillian. with a Ph.D. in chemical ecology (‘00), Katie Gauthier (‘01), Chris from the University of California, Benton (‘00), Mike Tringale (‘00) Class of 1997 Irvine. After graduation, she is and Jeremy Brown (‘00). Vanessa moving to Minneapolis, MN to works as a human resource generalist, 1997 Class Agent: start a position at the University while Dave works in operations at Jennifer Harrington of Minnesota. Jenny won a 2011 a mortgage company. While they 149 Boston Road National Oceanic and Atmospheric are both from Chelmsford, they did Chelmsford, MA Administration (NOAA) Climate not meet until 2005 because Dave [email protected] and Global Change postdoctoral attended Bishop Guertin High fellowship to study how the School. Vanessa and Dave currently Class of 1998 biochemistry of microorganisms live in Lowell. in the environment controls global 1998 Class Agent: carbon cycling. Jeff Gallant Ingrid Rodrick Beiler (formerly 167 Groton Road Ingrid Rodrick) and her husband Maryellen Olsson and Megan Ellis Ryan Rodrick Beiler began a three- North Chelmsford, MA 01863 were married on April 16, 2011 [email protected] year service term with Mennonite at Salvatore's in Lawrence, MA. Central Committee (MCC) last Included in their 14-person bridal July in East Jerusalem. As program Class of 1999 party were their brothers, Erik administrators, they oversee day-to- 1999 Class Agent: Olsson (‘97) and Brendan Ellis day operations in Palestine and Israel Jenna Marie (Paollili) DiPinto (‘04), who co-served as best men. in collaboration with MCC regional 4 Natalie Road Maryellen and Meg honeymooned representatives. MCC is the relief, Chelmsford, MA 01824 in Las Vegas. development and peace-building [email protected] agency of Mennonite churches in Tim Callahan married Kelly Latina Canada and the United States, which We welcome Katie (Bisbo) True of (‘03) on May 8, 2010 at St. Mary is Ryan’s church background. MCC Nashua NH as a new member of Parish in Chelmsford. The reception supports programs in Palestine and CHSAA. She is a graduate of the was held at Princeton Station in Israel in a variety of areas, ranging University of Southern Maine and is North Chelmsford with about 150 from education to water access to a Real Estate Marketing Director. friends and family members. Kelly's grassroots peace-building initiatives. mother made the bridal gown, as well Ingrid and Ryan’s work also We welcome Jennifer Lee of as all the bridesmaid and flower girl involves educating North American Hartford CT as a new member of dresses. Kelly and Tim moved to Los constituencies about the challenges CHSAA. She has a BS in Nursing Angeles, CA, after the wedding and people face in the region where they from UConn and continues there recently traveled cross-country back work. In this vein, they recently working towards her MS in Nursing. to Massachusetts to live. received a group from Ontario, She is a registered nurse at Hartford Canada, that traveled to various Hospital. Dan Cohen and his wife, Caroline, sites in the West Bank and Israel to are pleased to announce the birth of meet with local MCC partners, both Elisa Hamilton of Denton TX is a their daughter, Sophie Marie, born Palestinian and Israeli, and they will graduate student at the University of on February 24, 2011 at Lenox Hill be receiving a similar group from North Texas. Hospital in New York, NY. Sophie the U.S. East Coast states in the fall. weighed 4 lbs 7 ounces and was 18.5 Ingrid and Ryan blog about their inches long at birth. The Cohen work and that of their Palestinian family lives in Astoria, NY. and Israeli partner organizations at mccpalestine.wordpress.com. Vanessa Flood is engaged to Dave MacDonald. The wedding will take

33 Kristen Streb is engaged to Peter Udstuen, of Bellingham, MA. Class of 2000 - Class of 2000 - They met while at the University Robert Francis Conlon III, Wedding of Megan Ellis and of Massachusetts Lowell, where born on April 30, 2011 Maryellen Olsson, April 16, 2011 they both majored in history. The wedding is planned for October 1, 2011, at the Wachusett Village Inn in Westminster, MA. Kristen and Pete reside in Chelmsford.

Shannon (Martin) Conlon and her husband, Bobby, welcomed their first child, Robert Francis Conlon III, on April 30, 2011 at 1:50 p.m. The baby is named after his father and grandfather. He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 19.5 inches long at birth. The Conlon family lives in Lynn, MA.

Pamela Scott is engaged to M. Kristine Lehman, of Austin, TX. They met at the University of New Class of 2000 - Hampshire in 2005. Pam graduated Dave MacDonald and Vanessa Class of 2000 - from UNH in 2004 (B.S) and 2010 Flood are engaged (M.Ed.). She works at the University Sophie Marie Cohen, born on February 24, 2011 of New Hampshire as a residence hall director. Kristine also graduated from UNH and currently works in the Department of Housing. They are planning a move to Santa Barbara, CA, this summer and are aiming for a 2012 wedding.

Keep sending your news! - Amanda

Class of 2001 2001 Class Agent: CPT & Mrs. Andrew Fleming Class of 2004 7824D Light Fighter Drive 2004 Class Agent: Fort Carson, CO 80902 Joe Marcaurelle [email protected] Class of 2002 Class of 2003 Class Agent Needed! 2003 Class Agent: We welcome Caitlin Mitchell of To become a Class Agent contact: Kerry Buckley Chelmsford MA as a new member Jeff Gallant 125 School Street of CHSAA. She earned her MA in 167 Groton Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Education from Wheaton College North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected] and is a Teaching Assistant at Acton- [email protected] Boxborough Regional High School.

34 Class of 2005 Class of 2006 - Class of 2008 Class Agent Needed! Wedding of Ashley Barger and Class Agent Needed! To become a Class Agent contact: Colin Campbell, August 22, 2010 To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant Jeff Gallant 167 Groton Road 167 Groton Road North Chelmsford, MA 01863 North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected] [email protected]

Michelle Pare is studying for her MA in Education at BU and plans to Class of 2009 graduate in the spring of 2012. 2009 Class Agent: Sarah Baker Class of 2006 [email protected] Michael Crafts 2006 Class Agent: [email protected] Ryan Donaher 5 Newfield Street North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected] Class of 2010 2010 Class Agent: Welcome to Ryan Donaher, your Sheima Marand new Class Agent! Class of 2007 [email protected] Ryan Donaher encourages members 2007 Class Agent: We welcome Sheila and Sheima of the Class of 2006 to join the Erin Quimby Marand of Chelmsford as new facebook group: http://www. 30 Golden Cove Road members of CHSAA. Sheila is a full facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_1 Chelmsford, MA 01824 time student in Health Sciences and 00976889981146&ap=1 [email protected] Business at BU and Sheima is a full n Laura Coral time Business major at NU. He also reports that the five year Chelmsford, MA 01824 reunion will be in November 2011, [email protected] more details will come in the Fall Issue. Gillian Sarah Davies (CHS '07) graduated from American University Congratulations to Ashley Barger in Washington, D.C. on May 7, and Colin Campbell who were 2011. She holds a Bachelor of married on August 22, 2010. Arts degree and graduated summa CHSAA cum laude with University Honors Julie Morris is employed in in French Studies. She is also a Chelmsford and living there with her Golf Classic member of Phi Beta Kappa. Gillian 2 year-old son, Brian. will be teaching English in the Coming Th is Fall We welcome Jesse Erhartic of Bordeaux region of France next year Melrose MA as a new member through a program sponsored by the of CHSAA. He earned his BA French Embassy in conjunction with in Public and Private Sector the French Ministry of Education. Organizations from Brown Watch for University and is a Strategic Account Manager at AOL. updates! Send some news!! - Ryan

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Bernie Battle Cynthia Chase Randy Gillies

Ed Johnson Phil Johnson George Mercuri

KRIS PISARIK Michael Robinson Alex Olsen

36 CHS ALUMNI MAGAZINE By Sandie Johnson Taylor (69) 21st Annual Chelmsford High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies

It was an evening of laughter, make contributions to the capital friendship, celebration, reconnect- campaign. McSheehy also proudly ing, reflection, and the recounting shared that our “endowment fund of so many stories, as generations continues to grow. This past year of CHS graduates, teachers, and we gave out 105 awards from 86 administrators gathered at the established scholarships, award- Radisson Hotel in Nashua, NH, for ing $47,725.00, bringing the total the twenty-first annual Chelmsford given out to just over $450,000.00.” High Alumni Association Hall of CHS Principal Anne O’Bryant rec- Fame induction. The inductees, a ognized both Donna Foley and Jack former dean and eight graduates Fletcher, who will retire in June Welcome from as far back as 1958 and from after long successful CHS careers. as far away as Colorado, were being honored for making a difference in Executive Director George Simo- their professions and in their com- nian introduced the nine new munities. During the evening, they inductees and in his invocation shared story after story about how asked that, “the accomplishments their experiences at CHS had made presented here this evening, moti- a difference in their own lives. In vate us to care more deeply, to think the words of inductee Mike Rob- more clearly, and to live our lives inson: “CHS has produced a long more fully.” line of maroon, making a difference The 21st Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner across the country.” The first inductee, Bernie Battle, honored for his work as an out- In his welcoming remarks, CHSAA standing teacher, dean, and student President Terry McSheehy praised advocate, filled the room with CHS for “providing the nurturing laughter as he related a story from atmosphere that has allowed these fifteen years ago when a coun- nine individuals to do those things selor came to him about a parent for which we are recognizing them requesting a course change for this evening.” He applauded Jessica her child. When the counselor Del Llano for her role in launching explained that Dean Battle’s signa- the new interactive CHS alumni ture would be needed, the parent web site, which now has a Pay Pal looked up and said, “Battle? I had account, so that members can eas- a teacher by that name back in the Phil Johnson ’58, Bruce McMaster ‘63, Sue ily renew their memberships and 70’s, but he must be dead by now.” Ringwood Clancy ‘77

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With that story in mind, Battle a profession that I have loved for said, “Now you know how happy I many years, the warmth of friend- am to be here tonight.” On a more ship and a sense of pride about serious note, Battle quoted from where I come from and where I the musical Wicked: “I've heard it still live,” remarked inductee Cyn- said that people come into our lives thia Chase (‘64). Today, Cynthia for a reason, bringing something is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics we must learn, and we are led to and Psychiatry at the Boston Uni- those who help us most to grow… versity School of Medicine, the Well, I don't know if I believe Director of Assessment and Advo- that's true, but I know I am who cacy at the Spark Center Depart- The Invocation I am today because I knew you.” ment of Pediatrics at Boston Medi- Recognizing the people who have cal Center, a neuropsychologist at made him who he is today, Battle the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in acknowledged his wife, June, “who Jamaica Plain and maintains her works with non-communicative, own private practice in Brookline. multiply-handicapped children, as Chase shared a story about a young the real ‘hall of famer’ in my house,” woman whom she had advocated his parents, who instilled in him for since the girl had been born “a work ethic and a love of educa- with HIV. Recently, when Chase tion,” his three sons who are hap- contacted her to set up an appoint- pily married with children of their ment to check on how she was own, and the outstanding CHS doing academically, her patient teachers, deans and principals with responded, “It can’t be next week as whom he has worked. “I worked I am giving a talk about being HIV at one of the best high schools in positive and what teens like me go America” at a “school with a smile through and what kind of support on its face,” and “I learned from we need.” Certainly, this young lady being surrounded by dedicated and is only one in a long list of children great teachers,” he remarked, listing for whom Cynthia Chase has made teachers with whom he had worked a difference. in Emerson House in the seven- ties and eighties. During those An oceanographer and National years Battle said that he learned the Security Specialist, Randy Gillies value of humor in the classroom (’74) views himself as a life-long from Dean Ed Quinn, the true learner, who is “still learning impor- The Chelmsford High School Lion meaning of class from Dean Jack tant lessons.” George Simonian Conrad, and the meaning of dedi- listed the highlights of Gillies’ cation from Dean Angie Taranto. highly impressive academic and “This evening brings closure to my professional career: “From 1999 career in Chelmsford…I can say, to 2002 Gillies served as a mem- as Elphaba in Wicked would have ber of the staff of Generals Zinni said, Chelmsford High School will and Franks during the Coup in be with me ‘like a hand print on Pakistan, the Millennium threats, my heart.’” and Operation Enduring Free- dom in Afghanistan following the 2001 terrorists’ attacks in NYC. “My experience at Chelmsford Most recently, Gillies served as High School gave me what I feel the Deputy Chief of the Missile Jim O’Shaughnessy, ’63 and Rebecca Warren, ‘79 strongly about tonight: gratitude for and Space Group in the Weapons

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Non-Proliferation and Arms Con- An emotional Johnson closed by trol Center and is preparing for an further attributing his success to upcoming overseas assignment.” being part of a sport that would Gillies spoke of the importance shape him and to being born in a of role models and mentors in his country where he could pursue his CHS days, crediting baseball coach passion. He dedicated his award to Dick Bove, with teaching him his classmates who have served or about accountability when he dis- are currently serving our country. missed Gillies from the freshman baseball team for missing a practice Phil “Flicker” Johnson (‘58), a because he had skipped school to nationally recognized community go to the opening game of the Red participant, praised the CHSAA Sox. And from English teacher saying, “There may be other alumni Joan Noonan, Randy learned that associations, but it is a safe bet, that “past performance is not necessar- this one is the best in the coun- ily an indicator of future perfor- try.” This outstanding nationally mance.” As for his fellow inductees recognized community participant and their litanies of achievements, who has made it his life’s work to Principal, Anne O’Sullivan O’Bryant, ‘71 Gillies turned to Principal Anne make a difference in the lives of O’Bryant and said, “I believe you others remembers how CHS has can tell the superintendent that made a difference for him. Phil was your graduates are helping ‘to guard thinking of dropping out of school, what the sires have won.’” “but a close bond with Coach Joe Nolan and guidance counselor Tom The next inductee, Eddie Johnson Green, would drive me both in the (’76), took the microphone from classroom and on the field to work George Simonian joking, “Who- hard.” Phil recalls that it was “life- ever that guy is you just described, changing to have been a member of I want to be him,” after Simonian the very first Class D state champi- had read a lengthy list of Johnson’s onship football team in the history Front: Dr. Stu Weisfeldt, Rob Russo ‘83. achievements including his many of CHS. Head Coach Joe Nolan Back: Jim Gifford ‘60, Jack Conrad, Jack Lang, successful entrepreneurial pursuits turned on a switch and made me Jack Fletcher ‘68, Mike Economakos, Jane Kelly and introduced him as “the greatest believe in myself, that I could be a Fletcher ‘69, Ann Russo. wrestler to wear a Lion’s uniform.” winner…His encouragement made “CHS allowed me to become part the difference.” It was guidance of a very special group, which is counselor Tom Green who recog- still an important part of my life,” nized that Johnson had a learning he shared. He went on to say that disability, that there was noth- his successful business life had been ing wrong with his brain, he just strongly influenced by his CHS “learned differently.” This past Jan- experiences and by his teachers, uary, Johnson received the Patriot recognizing math teacher, Dick Award for his “selfless dedication Bernier for his support. Johnson and untiring commitment to Proj- also attributed his success to his ect Healing Waters Fly Fishing, parents, recalling that when he won an organization dedicated to the the Wrestling Championship, his physical and emotional rehabilita- Front: Laura Flannery Masson ‘62, Brad dad responded with, “Congratula- tion of Disabled Veterans.” Johnson Perham ‘62, Wendy Marshall Hudzik ‘70, Jessica tions, Edward! You have a strong is PHWFF’s regional coordinator McSheehy Del Llano ‘96, Lynne Marshall back and a weak mind. We are for the Virginias, presently working McSheehy ‘64. Back: Nancy Delmore Hughes going to have to remedy that.” ‘65, Yvette Lemire Hunt ‘64, Dennis Hunt ‘64, Continued on next page Sheila Pariseau, Bob Pariseau ‘64.

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with six programs in the two states. and his “service and dedication” to Johnson said, “I am at a point in my students. Mr. Simonian introduced life where I want to give back what I Olsen, quoting a former student: can by sharing my skills with others,” “Best teacher at the university. I and ended with, “I am going to go never thought I would pass calculus, fishing.” but Olsen made it fun and easy to understand. I would love to take him In keeping with true CHS spirit, for future classes.” Olsen began by George “Bud” Mercuri (‘84), a highly extending “a special thank you to Mr. successful businessman and com- Simonian who is Mr. Chelmsford L to R: Angie Taranto, Mary Taranto, munity participant, approached the High School, my most memorable Frank Tiano, Mary Tiano podium sporting his maroon tie, teacher to whom I am most grate- which he chose over his lucky CHS ful… the best of the best of any of sweatshirt, worn when he attends his my former educators. He should children’s games. “Chelmsford High be in the National Hall of Fame of School was a great place. That is why Educators.” Olsen also recited a Latin we wanted to live back in Chelms- translation of Twinkle, Twinkle Little ford for our kids to go to school,” Star, remembering his former teacher, remarked Mercuri, a lifetime mem- Christine Booth. Olsen expressed ber of the Chelmsford High School gratitude to his ninety-year-old Alumni Association, who looks mother, Amelia, who was in the audi- Denise Emanouil Marcaurelle ‘76, Lennie forward to reading each edition of Doolan, Joan Doolan. Back: John Carey, ence and to his father, also a member the Lion’s Pride. Mercuri attributes Tom Marcaurelle ‘76, Tom Curran ‘78. of the Hall of Fame, the late Everett his success to his parents, his grand- V. Olsen (’35), for their love and devo- parents and to his wife, Tina, about whom he said as he pointed to her tion, and to his wife, Paula Merriman, in the audience, “There is no way I who was his CHS “sweetheart”. He would be standing here if she weren’t closed by saying that we are all blessed sitting there.” He also recognized with special talents that we need to Jack Fletcher, his hockey coach, who develop, not for ourselves, but to help always “got the most out of everyone” others. and Angie Taranto for his guidance. The audience applauded when Mer- Mr. Simonian introduced the next curi thanked his brother-in-law, a inductee, Kris Pisarik (’77), with these Front: Pat Wojtas ‘70, Paul Cohen, Jon lieutenant colonel in the Army who words: “If you want something done Kurland, George Dixon ‘64. Back: Eric has done several tours of duty in Iraq and you want it done right, this is Dahlberg, Jim Lane ‘83. and Afghanistan, praising him for your man, another in a long line of what he has sacrificed for his coun- award winning journalists from CHS.” try. Mercuri expressed his gratitude Pisarik, a Magna Cum Laude award to all of his CHS teachers and to winning journalist and Assistant Man- the current staff who “provide a solid aging Editor for local news and regular base” and who play a significant role columnist for the Lowell Sun, joined in providing “unlimited opportunities four other Hall of Fame journalists: after CHS.” Sean McAdam (’77), Chaz Scoggins (66), Karen Guregian (’79), and Gerry Alexander “Mickey” Olsen (‘61), Callahan (’79). Pisarik related that, Associate Professor of Mathematics “With English being my favorite sub- Front: Patty Doherty, Carol Rodgers, at the University of Mass Lowell, ject; I have always been a words guy. Richard Rodgers, Heather Gallante. has been the recipient of numerous Thank you, Steve Meidell.” Pisarik Back: Jeff Doherty, Donna Upton Foley ‘70, awards for his “teaching excellence” Al Thomas, Judy Thomas, Josh Blagg ‘91. added that being the Editor-in-Chief

40 Review 2011 of the Lion’s Pride alumni magazine and a member of the CHSAA Board of Direc- tors, “has opened my eyes even wider than the high school careers of my four daugh- ters, to just how special this school and this group is.” Pisarik expressed his grati- tude to those who contribute to the Lion’s Front: Randy Whitehead, Mary Lou Brindisi, Amber Johnson, Kellie Johnson. Pride, encouraging younger alums to get Back: Ed Johnson ‘76, Dave Gagnon ‘76, Jim Gagnon ‘52, Jim Mattison ‘76, involved. He appealed to the audience Kevin Johnson ‘77, Dick McClure ‘77, Mike Donigan ‘78. to help to share the stories of CHS’s out- standing teachers, coaches and graduates by nominating someone for the Hall of Fame or by suggesting stories or features for the Lion’s Pride.

The last inductee, Michael Robinson (’76), who ran for the U.S. Senate in 1998 against John Edwards, thanked inductee Bernie Battle for encouraging him to work for a political campaign during his sophomore year and for instilling in him a life long passion for community service. Front: Kathy Zemaitis Lamare ‘74, Katy Secor ‘74, Terry Dumont, Mary Miskell It was in Mr. Battle’s civics class that ‘75. Back: Linnea Peterson Fader ‘60, Melissa LeRay, Joyce Fader Bosher ‘83, Robinson decided to work for the Tsongas Sheryl Dumont ‘76, Nan Robinson, Amanda Robinson campaign, which later provided the impe- tus for him to run for the Senate. As he placed a stuffed caterpillar on the podium, Robinson explained that although he may have lost to Edwards, he later became the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in his district, and he also inspired others in his state to become involved in public service, many of whom ran for offices and won. “And all this from a civics project in the tenth grade,” Rob- inson remarked. “I stood on the shoulders Front: Nancy Johnson, Bob Gagnon ‘58, Bette Gagnon, Roger Sullivan ‘58, Judy Cullen Thompson ‘58, Diane Archer Chaney ‘58, Back: Cathy Vennard, Timmy of giants at CHS,” having had teachers Vennard ‘07, Peter Vennard ‘58, Ron Bell ‘58, Valerie Broscombe Bell ‘58. and coaches who provided their students with the foundation to do great things. As a result, there is a “long maroon line of people making a difference across the country.” Holding up his caterpillar as he turned it inside out into a beautiful but- terfly, Robinson ended by recognizing those CHS educators and administrators who never give up on any one “because you never know just how that caterpillar n will turn out.” Front: Charlie Lewis '76, Sue Baraldi '76, John Baraldi, Brian O’Neill '76, Nan O’Neill. Back: Joanne Bousquet Sargent ‘76, Ann Evans, Mike Evans ‘76, Cheryl Tewell, Chuck Tewell ‘76, Eddie Johnson ‘76 Hall of Fame Review 2011

Front: Randy Gillies, ’74, Cynthia Chase, ‘64, Ed Johnson, ’76, Mike Robinson, ‘76. Back: Terry McSheehy, ’64, Bernie Battle, Dean, Kris Pisarik, ’77, George Mercuri, ’84, Phil Johnson, ’58, Alex Olsen, ’61, George Simonian

Front: Roland Morin, Lucy Simonian ‘82, Mark Maybury ‘82, Front: Beth Hoey, Barb Hoey, June Battle, Bernie Battle Jr., ‘89, Michelle Hamel Maybury ‘82. Back: Peter Hantzis ‘69, Linda Back: Michael Battle ‘94, Kristen Battle, Elyce Battle, Kevin Battle Hantzis, Elisa Simonian Ouellette ‘87, Beth Keohane, Bill Keohane ‘92, Alison Battle. ‘74.

Front: Bob Mackey ‘63, Rebecca Mackey Morgan ‘89, Bernie Ready Front: Amelia Olsen, Arne Olsen, Paula Merriman Olsen ‘61, ‘63, Bruce McMaster ‘63, Jim O’Shaughnessy ‘63. Back: Barbara Penny Olsen Sousa ‘59, John Sousa. Back: Bill Olsen ‘66, Sue Olsen, Kimball Mackey ‘63, Howie Neild ‘63, Jim Parker ‘63, Art Johnson Norman Olsen ‘68, John Sousa ‘84, Nancy Sousa. ‘63.

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Class of 1956 Class of 2001 Friday, November 25, 2011, 7pm-12am 55th Class Reunion Westford, Regency, Westford, MA September 24th and September 25th Room block available under Chelmsford Aprile's European Restaurant High School 2001 at a rate of $105 (fromerly Bainbridge's) Tickets: $22 per person by cash, check, or 75 Princeton Street, N. Chelmsford online payment BEFORE OCTOBER. $35 per person starting October 1st.

Class of 1976 Checks should be made out to and Saturday, October 22, 2011, 7pm-11pm addressed to: Kavita Shah A cocktail reception will be held at 1 Irving Place, Apt P15C the home of Joanne Bousquet Sargent New York, NY 10003

Advanced ticket purchase required. Online payment: - Go to www.paypal.com For details, email: and click on the "Send Money" tab. Under [email protected] email, enter " [email protected]" for an amount of $22 per person. Under the Personal tab, click 'Payment owed' Class of 1991 Friday, November 25, 2011 Radisson Hotel, Chelmsford Class of 2006 November TBD

Class of 1996 Contact Ryan Donaher with any questions. Saturday, August, 13, 2011, 8 p.m. Find our group on Facebook: Chelmsford High School Class of 2006 Official Alumni Brickhouse Center Sports Grill, Chelmsford Group

Contact: Jessica McSheehy Del Llano If you are planning a reunion for your class, Find our group on Facebook: please email us [email protected] to Chelmsford High School Class of 1996 let us know!

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NEW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED

The Liza Crowley Memorial Scholarship This spring the Chelmsford Educational Community lost an exceptional educator when Liza Crowley, English teacher at the high school from 1997 – 2004, lost her incredibly courageous battle with breast cancer. Her fellow educators have established a scholarship, to be given each year, in her name. Liza was a gifted teacher for all students, but particularly for those who struggled. Her intelligence, grace, work ethic and famous sense of humor ushered many students through successful academic careers at CHS.

Donations may be made at any time, this year or in the future, to: “The Liza Crowley Memorial Scholarship” c/o Chelmsford High School Alumni Association Chelmsford High School 200 Richardson Road Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01863

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An election of Directors is authorized by mail as provided for in the by-laws. The Nominating Committee submits the following nominees for Directors. FOUR DIRECTORS are to be elected for a Three Year Term. MARK (X) in the box opposite desired names. Please tear out this ballot, fold in half and mail it back by placing a stamp on the back side of this notice, stapling it shut and mail no later that August 12, 2011.

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□ NANCY DELMORE HUGHES - 1965

□ GEORGE DIXON - 1964

□ DENISE EMANOUIL MARCAURELLE - 1976

□ CAROL PILAT - 1966

□ ______- Write In Announcements In Memoriam Condolences are expressed to the families Harry J. Ayotte and friends of the following high school alumni and retired school employees who have recently passed away. So long, farewell . . .

Arline (Stirk) Dupras ...... 1933 The CHSAA was very saddened to hear of the passing of Harry J. Ayotte on April Blanche (Deputat) Collins ...... 1934 5, 2011 from cancer. He leaves his wife Jackie, his sons David ’74, Doug ’77, Dean Charlton P. Boyd ...... 1937 ’80, his daughter Dorothy ’84, and nine grandchildren. Shirley (MacLean) George ...... 1937 William J. Hill ...... 1937 Harry was the recipient of the 2000 CHSAA Golden Lion Award for his Gertrude (McNulty) Marcoux ...... 1937 service to the youth of Chelmsford as a mentor, friend, and coach. Pauline E. (Stephens) Baxendale ...... 1941 He was the ultimate volunteer and had Chester G. Russell ...... 1941 a profound impact on many Chelmsford Harlan P. Kelly ...... 1942 young people who were part of the programs that Harry was involved in, Emile H. Pearson ...... 1943 one of which was the Chelmsford Youth Football League, also known to many as Janice Corey Adle ...... 1945 “Harry’s League” which he founded. Virginia Sawyer Couturier ...... 1952 For more than 50 years, Harry was a Robert L. Wetmore ...... 1955 respected coach/manager at all levels, from Little League to professional, always Carlton B. Clark, Jr...... 1960 striving towards developing not only skills, but even more importantly, character and Robert W. Ware, Jr...... 1962 integrity in his athletes. Ellen J. Hantzes ...... 1966 He served on the Chelmsford Recreation Donna M. Beaubien ...... 1969 Commission and was commissioner of Varney Playground, now known as Harry John F. Raftery, Jr...... 1972 Ayotte Field where you would often see him manicuring the field for an upcoming Teresa A. (Maloney) Brigham ...... 1974 game. The memories of a large number Alan N. Cote ...... 1980 Chelmsford youth include many special times made possible by Harry. Tammy Livingston ...... 1989 He will be missed by all. Stephen P. Richardson ...... 1993 Douglas G. Petullo ...... 1997

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