Magazine The Chelmsford High School Alumni Association Volume XXI, Number 3, Fall 2010 men of distinction Jack Fletcher...Story page 8 George Simonian...Story page 2 CHS Alumni Association Board Of Directors m Editor's Note M President Terry McSheehy Kris Pisarik '(77) Vice President Robert Pariseau LOWEll HIGH Treasurer ISTINGUISHED LUM Elisa Ouellette D A SIMONIAN IS CHELMSFORD Clerk HIGH’S BEST FRIEND Nancy Hughes Recording Secretary When I learned in mid-Septem- Jessica Del Llano ber that George Simonian, our esteemed executive director and Board Members George Dixon my former principal at CHS, was Denise Marcaurelle being inducted into the Low- Kris Pisarik ell High School Distinguished Ann Marie Roark Robert Russo Alumni Class of 2010, my first George Simonian (Executive Director) impression was: what took so long? John Sousa After all, the Hall of Fame com- Al Thomas mittee of this organization wisely The Lion’s Pride Magazine Is Published inducted him here in 1994 for By The Chelmsford High School his years of dedicated service as a Alumni Association (CHSAA) University. His first teaching stint Three Times Per Year tireless teacher, principal and all- was as a permanent substitute in In February, July & November. around dynamo. Was Lowell just Lowell, but once he landed a job catching on to what we here in teaching biology at CHS in 1957, Newsletter Staff Simonian’s adopted hometown of there was no turning back. He Chelmsford have known for years: went on to become the school’s Editor-in-Chief this is one incredible man. first science department head, first Kris Pisarik cross country coach, first athletic Staff Writers But in fairness to the nomina- director. Do you see a recurring Debbie Haywood tion committee in Lowell, and also theme here? Sandie Taylor to put the magnitude of Simo- Class News Editor nian’s latest honor in perspective, Number 1. Some might call Simo- Nancy Williams this year’s induction marks only nian’s exploits at his new home, Special Features & Articles the seventh, bringing Lowell’s Chelmsford High, immersion Jack Fletcher total honorees to just 35. Recently therapy. Others would say it’s been Nancy Hughes retired LHS Headmaster Bill Anne O’Bryant an intense drive to make it the best Robert Russo Samaras, also a selection commit- it can be. That’s what he did until Christina Whittlesey tee member, noted that the school he retired as principal in 1988. has graduated more than 100,000 Copy Editor And that’s what he continues to Lynne McSheehy students in its almost 180 years. do, as leader of this association That’s a pretty impressive ratio, by that gives so much back to its Advertising Manager George, or by anyone else for that Mary St. Hilaire students year after year at scholar- matter. ship awards nights, and the like. Photographer Mark Ouellette His efforts, and those of many Simonian, a Lowell Highlands boy, others, have left the scholarship Class Agent Liaison graduated from LHS in 1945. He fund endowed at more than $1 Jeffrey Gallant was a member of the Science Club, million. Simonian, CHS class of ran varsity track and was also an Circulation Manager ’74 grad Billy Keohane, and class Dan Looney Eagle Scout. His science interest of ’78 grad Bill Logan started the Copley Business Services took him to Trinity College in Chelmsford High School Alumni Hartford, Conn., where he earned Design & Print Production Association in 1988, inducting its Paul M. Favreau a BS in pre-med, then a masters Red Mill Graphics, Inc. in science education from Boston Continued on page 4 2 Volume XXI Number 3 Fall 2010 Table of Contents 5....................... President’s Message by Terry McSheehy 7. Principal’s Report by Anne O'Bryant 8-11 ����������������������������������������������������������� Profiles Alumnus Profile: Jack Fletcher Student Profile: Nicholas Martin 12-13 . Athletics Review 14-23 . Scholarship Awards Night 24 ............... Fine & Performing Arts by Christina Whittlesey 25............. Membership Application Moving? New Address? Let us Know! 26-56 . Class News! The latest information from your Class Agent Deadline, Forms & Article submission info 58-59 . Announcements Reunions, Upcoming Events & In Memoriam Cover Photo by Mark Ouellette 3 Editors Note Continued... The Zeus Building 227 Chelmsford Street Chelmsford Dr. William S. Zouzas (Class of ‘75) first Hall of Fame in 1991, which honors CHS students, Dr. Tanya S. Zouzas (Class of ‘85) teachers and administrators for success in all walks of life, from academia to athletics to humanitarianism. Atty. Christian S. Zouzas (Class of ‘79) G G G G G G His next big thing? Endowing the association, staffing it, and building a permanent home where social events and Samuel W. Zouzas (Class of ‘53) awards presentations could be made. An artist’s render- Broker ing of what Chelmsford High Alumni Hall might one Dacey S. Zouzas (Class of ‘81) day look like, one day soon, Simonian and the rest of us Sales Consultant hope, graces the back of most issues of this alumni maga- TV Host & Producer of Dacey's Divas zine. The capital fundraising committee conservatively estimates $5 million is needed for this effort. In this www.divas.us economy, which some say may be brightening, that’s no drop in the bucket. But perhaps there are some alums out For Medical Call 978-250-0032 there – some who have done quite well for themselves – For Legal Call 978-256-4776 who can drop some cash in the bucket. Your alma mater For Real Estate Call 978-808-7798 probably served you quite well. It would be an incredible way to give back. And it would make George Simonian You Have Questions, We Have Answers!!! proud. Of course, showing his Lion’s pride is old hat for him. Yet, like the man himself, it would seem, it never gets old. Back in the mid- to late 70s as I wound my way through Paul A. Hardy, Jr. CHS, I never fully appreciated the job he was doing. I Richard P. Burkinshaw thought he gravitated toward a particular group of kids www.blakefuneralhome.com and only got to know them. Boy was I wrong. Pull a email:[email protected] name from a hat during his years at CHS, be it a jock, a BLAKE brain, or any other category, and he can rattle off the year of graduation, hobbies, even the occasional girlfriend or FUNERAL boyfriend. In short, he was invested and remains invested HOME in Chelmsford High School. I wish I knew then what Est. 1923 I know now. Chelmsford High has known no greater 24 Worthen Street friend. Thanks, Mr. Simonian, for being there for me n Chelmsford, MA 01824 then, and now. Phone: 978-256-5251 4 m President's Message M Terry McSheehy Happy Thanksgiving! I say that aware that it could start before I next with full confidence that you will get to talk with you. We are hoping receive this in plenty of time for the that every CHS alumnus will con- Thanksgiving Holiday. tribute what he/she can either time or money to this effort to assure that As I start the 10th year of my presi- the CHSAA goes on forever and that dency, I am looking ahead with great it has the resources to accomplish its anticipation to another year of growth goals of service to the students and for the CHSAA. I am sure that this graduates of CHS and also to the year will bring many positive changes. community of Chelmsford, MA. I am again asking all members and The Annual golf tournament is com- any non-members who read this to ing up shortly as I write this (October tell us at the CHSAA how we can 15th) and we are looking forward to better serve you. We are seeing a another great day of camaraderie and disturbing lack of renewals from our We are hoping that the availability of golfing (well at least a great day of membership and are trying to under- using PayPal to pay dues will help us camaraderie for me). I want to thank stand why. If we could retain only retain and grow our membership. George “Bucko” Dixon and his son 50% of those who drop out we could John for all their hard work in bring- raise our membership significantly The economy seems to be rebound- ing this event to fruition. and make for a much more solvent ing and stabilizing and we are looking and viable organization. So please forward to reenergizing the fundrais- It is always an honor to be the Presi- let us know. You can contact any ing effort. The Capital Campaign is dent of the CHSAA, and I want to member of the Board of Directors or investigating the feasibility of restart- thank you all for allowing me to be send an e-mail to George Simonian ing its fundraising. It is looking at your President. or me. Your help in this matter will new avenues for fundraising, includ- be greatly appreciated. My e-mail ing investigating the use of the new Again, have a happy and safe n address is terry.mcsheehy@comcast. media formats that are now available. Thanksgiving Holiday. net. I have received some great feed- I will keep you updated as we go back but am looking for more. along in this restart effort, but be ACTIVE TEACHERS, FACULTY NOW ELIGIBLE FOR HALL OF FAME The Chelmsford High School Alumni Association’s The move to include active faculty was first proposed Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 5 to alter the by board member Kris Pisarik last spring as a way to criteria for nominations to the group’s Hall of Fame to boost teacher morale while also broadening the pool of include active teachers or administrators who have served deserving candidates and the potential membership of the a minimum of 20 years at Chelmsford High School.