Magazine The Chelmsford High School Alumni Association

Hall of Fame Inductees Volume XXII, Number 1 Winter 2011 CHS Alumni Association Board Of Directors Editor's Note

President Kris Pisarik '(77) Terry McSheehy

Vice President Robert Pariseau

Treasurer Exciting Elisa Ouellette Times For Clerk Nancy Hughes Chelmsford Recording Secretary Jessica Del Llano High Alumni

Board Members George Dixon It’s been an exciting start to winter Jeff Gallant for the Chelmsford High School Denise Marcaurelle Alumni Association. Not only did Kris Pisarik Ann Marie Roark the Hall of Fame nominating com- Robert Russo mittee recently unveil its 21st group George Simonian (Executive Director) Al Thomas of honorees to be inducted March 26 (more on that later), but the The Lion’s Pride Magazine Is Published By The Chelmsford High School Board of Directors also authorized to do. And that’s a big part of why Alumni Association (CHSAA) spending nearly $8,000 of its oper- we are doing this. As impressive Three Times Per Year In February, July & November. ating budget to embark on a bold as it is to have an association of new endeavor: a massive overhaul roughly 1700 members like ours, it Newsletter Staff of the organization’s website. The won’t survive without new blood, board voted unanimously to hire new ideas and future commitment Editor-in-Chief the Discovery Communications and energy. Kris Pisarik Group of Salem, N.H., to help Staff Writers bring www.chsalumni.org into the Growing the association is just one Debbie Haywood Sandie Taylor 21st century. If the project was a goal of the web overhaul. By linking television show, it might be called, to our website through Facebook, Class News Editor Nancy Williams “Extreme Makeover: CHSAA web Twitter, Linked In and other social edition.” media, we hope to reach CHS Special Features & Articles Jack Fletcher alumni far and wide – not only Nancy Hughes In addition to replacing the sleepy, around the country, but around the Anne O’Bryant Christina Whittlesey basic format of the existing site, world. The hope is that by offering the folks at Discovery are working alums instant access to news – big Copy Editor Lynne McSheehy to make the site more attractive and small – we will attract people and user friendly, with easy and who want to help the association, Advertising Manager practical links to a host infor- either through active participation Mary St. Hilaire mation, ranging from Hall of in alumni association events, or by Photographer Fame inductees, scholarship win- donating money to the endowment Mark Ouellette ners, class news, how to donate to fund or capital campaign. It would Class Agent Liaison the organization, its scholarship be pretty cool to see Chelmsford Jeffrey Gallant endowment or its capital cam- Alumni Hall standing a stone’s Circulation Manager paign. At some point, you’ll even throw from CHS a couple of years Dan Looney Copley Business Services have nifty links to Lion’s Pride from now, wouldn’t it? content if you would rather read Design & Print Production Paul M. Favreau the magazine online, as many of A subcommittee of the board was Red Mill Graphics, Inc. our younger members might like Continued on page 4

2 Volume XXII Number 1 Winter 2011

Table of Contents

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

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

8-11 ...... Profiles Alumnus Profile: James Sousa Student Profile: Kristi Pisarik

10 ...... Athletics Review

12-13 . . . . Hall of Fame Announcement

14-17 ...... Reunions Class of 1955, 1960

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

23-44 ...... Class News! The latest information from your Class Agent Deadline, Forms & Article submission info

46-47 ...... Announcements Reunions, Upcoming Events & In Memoriam

3 Editors Note Continued... The Zeus Building named to help shepherd this exciting transition, and yes, though I am somewhat technically challenged, I am on it. 227 Chelmsford Street But it’s sink or swim. This social media stuff is the future. Chelmsford Even my employer, The Sun newspaper of Lowell, and its parent company, MediaNews group, is pushing full speed Dr. William S. Zouzas (Class of ‘75) ahead with social media initiatives as newspapers con- Dr. Tanya S. Zouzas (Class of ‘85) tinue to fight for relevancy in our changing information Atty. Christian S. Zouzas (Class of ‘79) age. So keep your computers bookmarked on our site, and some day soon you’ll see pictures, news, even blog posts greeting you as you navigate the page. Samuel W. Zouzas (Class of ‘53) Broker As for the other exciting news, I’m looking forward to Dacey S. Zouzas (Class of ‘81) perhaps not having to take notes at this year’s Hall of Sales Consultant Fame induction (not that I could ever read them the next TV Host & Producer of Dacey's Divas day anyway with my penmanship), as I am one of the www.divas.us nine new inductees. I’m hoping to enlist one of our tal- ented writers on the Lion’s Pride to take notes that night. For Medical Call 978-250-0032 What I’m doing sharing the podium with eight talented For Legal Call 978-256-4776 inductees from diverse backgrounds is beyond me. But For Real Estate Call 978-808-7798 I was proud to accept the nomination and even prouder the committee picked me from more than 20 nominees You Have Questions, We Have Answers!!! this cycle.

Congratulations to my fellow inductees: Bernie Battle, Dean; Cynthia Chase, class of ’64; Randy Gillies, class of ’74; Eddie Johnson, class of ’76; Phil Johnson, class of ’58; George Mercuri, class of ’84; Alex Olsen, class of ’61; and Mike Robinson, class of ’76. I don’t want to blow my whole acceptance speech in advance (no, I haven’t even started it), but let’s just say there are probably many more deserving alumni out there who should be inducted before me, which brings me to my final point. Tell your friends, be they CHS grads, local residents or not, anyone can nominate someone for the CHS Hall of Fame. The criteria are listed at chsalumni.org and there are forms available online and at the high school office. One excit- ing new criteria is that active teachers or staff members with 20 or more years service to CHS are eligible. Previ- ously, they had to have been out of CHS a minimum of Law Office of five years to be considered. Alumni who did great things Dennis E. McHugh while at CHS, in their communities or in their profes- Dennis E. McHugh sional lives, or any combination thereof, are considered. Trang T. Nguyen Anna Reppucci Vergados Too often nominees merely come from the Board of For Your Family Directors, and while members do an excellent job finding And Your Business worthy candidates, I’m sure there are some very deserving Business, Estate Planning, Elder Law individuals who have been overlooked or simply not pre- Plan for your children's future! Two Chelmsford Street sented. Throw same names into the pool so we can honor Chelmsford, MA 01824 more people who deserve it. n 978-256-3330 [email protected] www.dmchughlaw.com

4 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association President's Message Terry McSheehy Mission Statement The Chelmsford High School It is early January as I write Alumni Association is an independent this and the winter has been organization committed to promoting a stormy one so far. Let’s hope fellowship with and among alumni and that doesn’t continue. future graduates. The Association, recognizing the rich As we begin a New Year on the legacy and the excellence in education calendar, let us look back on what of the Chelmsford Public Schools, is has gone on in the CHSAA this a committed partner with Chelmsford past year. Our booth on the High School. Common on the eve of the 4th of The Association seeks to offer July was another fantastic night programs and services to Chelmsford of fellowship and also of adding High School alumni and to foster many new members to our ranks. support for the Chelmsford High Those of you who have not had School community by promoting the opportunity to come by and say alumni interest, engaging alumni to hello should really try if you are in contribute their expertise, encouraging alumni and community involvement the area. The Capital Campaign I am again asking all members in student programs and services, committee and the Board of and any non-members who read and providing social, business and Directors have engaged a firm to this to tell us at the CHSAA how charitable opportunities. renovate our website and make it we can better serve you. We are more user-friendly and interesting. seeing a disturbing lack of renewals Vision Statement We are going to have much more from our membership and are The vision is to create a passion for timely information on the site trying to understand why. If we the Chelmsford High School Alumni as well as interesting blogs from could retain only 50% of those Association that will inspire loyalty and different folks. We are all really who drop out we could raise our commitment to the organization, and excited about the new adventure membership significantly and make permit alumni to see their involvement and hope that once it is available for a much more solvent and viable as meaningful and exhilarating through: (sometime in February/March) you organization. So please let us know. will visit it and find it so interesting You can contact any member of 1. Developing the Chelmsford High that you become a regular visitor. the Board of Directors or send an School Alumni Association as a e-mail to George Simonian or me. financially self-sufficient, cohesive, We are approaching our 21st Hall Your help in this matter will be and energetic organization within the of Fame inductions on March greatly appreciated. Chelmsford community; 26th at the Radisson in Nashua, 2. Cultivation of students at NH. Again we have nine fabulous It is my privilege and honor to Chelmsford High School to candidates going in. I continue to again be your President, and I hope ensure participation in the Alumni be amazed at the accomplishments to produce further growth in the Association following graduation; of Chelmsford High graduates operation of and the membership 3. Providing opportunities for the every year and this year is no of the CHSAA. assembly of its members for the exception. I have the privilege of exchange of ideas and opportunities, knowing several of the inductees Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone, and for the fostering of camaraderie; personally and am very excited by see you all on the 26th of March at 4. Establishing an accessible place their election to the CHSAA Hall the Hall of Fame induction dinner. for its members to assemble and as of Fame. Remember we attempt to a repository of historic memorabilia reward people based on the totality n and records to house the offices of the of the person, not just their High Alumni Association. School participation.

5 Chelmsford High School Alumni Association Principal's Report Anne O'Bryant I wish everyone a Happy New Year schools in New England in order to 2011. Chelmsford High School has understand the procedure of the self- had a wonderful fall season with a study accreditation. lot of successful experiences for our students and staff. CHS continues The National Honor Society to be a model for many districts to inducted over 120 students this year follow, whether it is in academics or into the society. These students extra-curricular opportunities. Our met very demanding guidelines for teachers and students continue to be academics, leadership, character, and recognized as outstanding individuals community service in order to be who demonstrate dedication and included in this prestigious society. commitment to both their personal The Foreign Language Honor and professional goals. The CHS Societies raised over $1,500 for the community continues to work Lowell Sun Santa Fund. closely with the entire Chelmsford community which encourages In the Performing Arts Department, The health classes will visit Shriners supportive and positive relationships CHS hosted its first production that Hospital in January to deliver the included alumni, faculty, and current between both groups. $3,600 that they raised for the students called “Head of the Class”. hospital in just over a couple weeks. The production was an original play For the last eight years the same In the 2009-2010 school year we written by one of our own faculty health teachers have sponsored this had over 1,400 of our students members Lauren Cochran, under fundraiser which has totaled over involved with one of our athletic her pen-name of Eloise Hoffman. $31,000 in donations to date! A teams. There were more than 31 The CHS fall and winters concerts very special thank you goes to CHS varsity programs and 36 sub-varsity have been an amazing display of Health teachers Maura Devaney, programs comprised of 34 male our talented students guided by our Matthew Dibble, and Rebecca teams and 33 female teams. We had dedicated staff. Kobrenski for their support and MVC Champions in . commitment to their students Our swim team went on to compete Since September, Chelmsford High and the Shriners Hospital. These and place third at the State level, School had hosted administrative are just a few of the charitable and our team went on to teams from over seven high schools organizations local and world wide compete at the tournament level. who came to visit and observe many that our students support. The The traditional spirit week and pep different aspects of our school. Health Department also worked rally was a wonderful celebration of Some schools came to observe with members of the community to all of the athletic programs we offer our Learning Commons, our sponsor a Drug Awareness week for at CHS. The students celebrated in new schedule, our PLUS Block, our students and parents. The Live a demonstration of school spirit and and our Fine Arts/Practical Arts Smart Coalition and the Chelmsford unity. The finale to the fall season programs. It is quite an honor to Police Department paired up to was when our football team had their have other school communities promote a week of awareness for best ever win at our Thanksgiving feel that CHS has so much to the students and parents in our Day home game against Billerica. offer, whether it is concerning our community. Officers Rebecca Tyros These wonderful opportunities facility or our curriculum. Many and George Tyros met with all of our for our students were due to the CHS administrators have also students in their health classes and successful athletic program we have participated in NEASC evaluations discussed the dangers in the latest due to the efforts of our Athletic (New England Accreditation of drug trends. The students were Director, Jack Fletcher. Schools and Colleges), visiting other extremely interested and the officers

6 presented the information in a way that was educational, student programs. He has spent his life as an advocate informative and comfortable enough to encourage students for students and believes that every child who wants to to ask questions. participate in a sport has the opportunity to do so. Mr. Cyrus Comninos, one of our Emerson House Guidance The Live Smart Coalition, the Chelmsford Police, and Counselors, was recognized by MIT for his commitment, the Chelmsford Health Department held a two evening patience, dedication and determination to help his students presentations for parents and community members. The through their four years of high school. David Couto, Class CHS Performing Art Center filled over 800 seats for their of 2010 and class valedictorian, nominated Mr. Comninos. “Not My Child” presentation about drug use in our local community. This show of support between the school, Once again, I can give you only some of the highlights community resources, and the parents was very impressive. of the accomplishments of our students and staff at Chelmsford High School. We continue to be successful We recently had three of our faculty members recognized in all areas of academics, extracurricular, sports and for their outstanding accomplishments. Margaret Blakley, community projects. Our faculty, students, and parents are an English teacher and our English Language Arts supportive and committed. I look forward to the spring Program Facilitator, was recognized by Chelmsford Patch when we will name “Mr. CHS”, marvel at the musical, News as the Patch News “Teacher of the Year”. She was participate in the Chelmsford 24-Hour Relay Challenge, selected because of her relationship with her students, her experience all the wonderful activities during senior week, passion for teaching, her involvement as a student advisor, and celebrate graduation day with the Class of 2011. Go and as a teacher leader. Jack Fletcher was recently received CHS Lions! the Chelmsford Rotary “Man of the Year” award. Jack was selected because of his life-long dedication to the Anne L. O’Bryant, Principal Chelmsford High School Athletic Department and other CHS Class of 1971 n

CHSAA New Members

Patricia (Elliott) Bernard – 1955 – Chelmsford MA Mark Bossi – 1980 – Bedford MA Patricia (O’Brien) Bossi – 1981 – Bedford MA Donald Clement – 1955 – Dunstable MA Brandi (Merrill) DeCarolis – 1996 – Tyngsboro MA Randy Gillies – 1974 – McLean VA David Ingalls – 1966 – Chelmsford MA Patricia (Cossette) Merrill – 1970 – No. Chelmsford MA

7 CHS Alumnus Profile By Sandie Johnson Taylor (’69) JAmes Sousa

Jim Sousa, retired Chelmsford Deputy Fire Chief, sits comfortably in his family room surrounded by pictures of his children, memorabilia, his books and professional journals. A police scanner occasionally chirps in the background, Penelope Barker, an abused cat that he rescued, meanders by, and the smell of chocolate wafts through the air as his wife, Eileen, makes caramel turtles and fudge for the holidays. A humble man, Jim would rather share stories of his daughters’ achievements than to speak of his own thirty-seven year legacy of dedication and service to the Chelmsford Fire Department, to the people of the town of Chelmsford, and to the countless firemen whom he has trained. It soon becomes apparent that far more than firefighter, Jim Sousa is a fascinating multifaceted individual: avid reader, educator, life- long learner, cat rescuer, problem-solver, storyteller, “genuine Volvo nut,” antique motorcycle lover and much more.

A 1964 graduate of CHS, former Deputy Fire Chief Jim Sousa spent his high school years at what is now the McCarthy Middle School. He attended the Westlands School through grade six, and the East and McFarlin Schools for grades seven and eight, respectively. As he reflects back on his time at CHS, Jim recalls days spent in Marjorie Scoboria’s math class where he gained his love of plane geometry. “She allowed for my imagination, letting me make up my own theorems and construct prototypes out of cardboard.” A student in George Simonian’s biology class, Jim remembers with amazement that “Mr. Simonian corrected and returned essay tests the very next day, and Headquarters Allied Power Europe, where it was his job to he even corrected the grammar.” Jim remarks that Mr. repair everything from the general’s vacuum on up. While Simonian’s work ethic and high expectations set an example there, he ran a slot car track for the children of the military for his students. Jim credits his ability to think outside the families and participated in such activities as , high box to his physics teacher, Mr. Connery, who encouraged jump, soccer, and bowling during his time off. “It was the him to be a free thinker. Jim shares that his Chelmsford best assignment in the world,” he comments. education served him well wherever he went. After high school Jim spent a year at Lowell Tech, crediting that When Jim returned home to Chelmsford, he began working experience for instilling in him his “engineering thinking.” for Microwave Associates in Burlington, MA where he “I also learned that you don’t have to know everything, but worked on devices for airplane radar systems. During that you do need to know how or where to find the answers. time, Jim’s friend, who was preparing to take the fireman’s Life is about a problem to be solved.” exam, coaxed him into practicing along with him. After a year of supporting his friend, Jim decided that he would take Drafted in 1966, Jim spent a year in electronics school in the exam along with him. Fort Monmouth, NJ where he also taught for six months. He received orders to Brussels to SHAPE, Supreme Continued on next page

8 When he discovered that the fire department was paying would first point out what the $10.00 more a week than Microwave, Jim joined the person was doing right, then he Chelmsford Fire Department where he “became a member would point out what needed to of a big family of around fifty others.” He relates, “In the be corrected and upon leaving he army, I was in a secure area and in Microwave, I was in the would tell the person what a nice middle of a big building, but in the fire department I dealt job he was doing. Jim always put directly with people, got feedback to see what was working people at ease, which helped him and what wasn’t.” This feedback provided Jim with many to get the job done. opportunities for personal and professional growth and “if it was something to do with his position, he made it his life After attending the work to become knowledgeable and expert on the subject,” Fire Academy says former colleague, Bill Keohane, who trained under in Stow, Sousa began teaching Sousa. and in a fifteen-year period taught virtually every class from Keohane goes on to say that Sousa even went so far as to recruiting classes to advanced learn about international codes and to read and archive all classes, bringing training to of the journals having to do with his job, keeping abreast eighty or ninety different fire of all of the changes in fire safety and prevention. When departments. Jim’s affinity for asked about his greatest challenge as a fireman, Jim quickly teaching came from the great responds, “Not challenges, but plenty of opportunities. I programs he was involved in, in have had all of the jobs in the department at least twice: the army. “During the twenty-six fire fighter, Captain, Fire Prevention Officer, and Deputy years that Jim held the position of Chief three different times.” At one point, Jim also served Deputy in charge of all training, as interim chief. Those opportunities allowed him to explore he provided fire fighters with and study such areas as the behavior of fire, the inspection of similar if not superior training to hazards, and the teaching of safety and fire prevention. that of the Fire Academy,” remarks Keohane.

“The key to fire safety is teaching people to be safe,” Sousa Undoubtedly prompted by his “teaching by doing” remarks as he recalls with sadness the Our Lady of the philosophy, Jim recalls participating in the Fire Fighter Angels School fire in Chicago in 1958 where ninety-two Challenge where, in full turn out gear, he competed in a students and three nuns lost their lives. One nun, however, firefighters’ performance trial test on a job-related course, only lost one student in her class because she instructed the which consisted of such feats as climbing five flights of stairs, students to pile desks and other furniture up against the door pulling a hose up five flights, and dragging an adult sized giving them more time to escape out the window. “This gave dummy to name a few, all in record time. He won in his rise to school fire drills by the end of the 1950’s and new fire group coming in under five minutes. codes to protect public buildings.” Ultimately, Sousa left teaching in order to be trained for the For twenty-six years Jim served as the Deputy in Charge of state Hazmat team and was appointed one of the members of Training. His efforts brought Chelmsford’s Fire Prevention the state’s first team, of which there are now six in the state. Office to the forefront. Bill Keohane, recalls that “firefighters During his time on the team, he participated in one eight from all over would call Jim with their questions” seeking his hour day of training a month. “The fire department provided expert advice. Jim even worked towards promoting smoke me with many opportunities to learn new things, and I detectors in Chelmsford early in his career and promoted always enjoyed learning.” Sousa remembers one Hazmat call the use of carbon monoxide detectors long before the law to a truck terminal in Reading, MA where a forklift operator mandated them. “Jim was always thinking down the road,” had run over a box containing a powder-like substance. It comments Deputy of Operations Mike Donoghue. turned out that the substance was a vaporizing insecticide which could have killed the operator had Jim’s team not been Donoghue, like Keohane, has nothing but accolades as he called. Sousa also served as a member of the Chelmsford reflects on his years of working with Jim Sousa. “I learned Emergency Planning Team. something everyday from Jimmy, about the job and about how to treat people. Jim teaches by doing; he encourages When asked about his greatest accomplishment Jim you to explore and find your own way but instinctively knows responds, “Getting married, staying married and having our when you need assistance. Jimmy is a teacher at heart.” Mike two daughters." Jim endearingly characterizes his wife of also learned from Jim’s sandwich theory, which perhaps came thirty-eight years, Eileen Grunewald (’67) as “a wonderful, from an Interpersonal Relations class that Jim once attended. Continued on next page When Jim was inspecting a building for fire hazards, he

9 Alumnus Profile Continued... Chelmsford High School patient, capable individual who Athletics Department can do almost anything.” Eileen retired six years ago from her job as the Merrimack Valley Special Education Collaborative Secretary in the Alternative High School. Jim beams with pride as he chats about Fall 2010 his two daughters. Christine Sousa- Herwig (’94) graduated from UMass Major Award Recipients Amherst and later received her masters from Cornell. A wildlife biologist, Listed below are the Major Award Recipients for the Fall of 2010. Any help in acknowledging these fine young athlete's accomplishments Christine has traveled extensively to would be greatly appreciated. study mute swans about which she has published several papers. Christine is currently studying ring-neck ducks Boys Cross Country in Minnesota. His other daughter, MVP: Robert Massey MVP: Dan Heath mother of his three-year-old grandson MIP: David Shaw MIP: Cam Martin Kyle, Sharon Pelletier (’97) studied Scholar Athlete: Scholar Athlete: Anthony Spaziani Equine Science and Entrepreneurship Matthew Chamberlain at UMass Amherst. She currently Boys Soccer MVP: Krassi Popov/Joe Ofosu resides in Coventry, CT where she Girls Cross Country MIP: Jake Higson works as a veterinary technician. MVP: Alli Wood Scholar Athlete: MIP: Alex DeBerardinis Sean O'Shaughnessy Now that he is retired, Jim may Scholar Athletes: be found enjoying the vintage car Kristina Pisarik Girls Soccer collection at the Larz Anderson Auto Elyssa Ladwig MVP: Brianna Raymond Museum in Brookline, MA, working Shruthi Srinivas MIP: Emily Majeski on “project hulk”, a car that he hopes Scholar Athlete: Alena Breton to fix up as a race car, riding around in his 1964 Volvo PV 544 with its red Cheerleaders Girls & fenders and taxi cab motif, tinkering MVP: Amber Bursey MVP: Caitlin Sheridan with one of his antique motorcycles, MIP: Brittney DeCicco MIP: Amanda Ciampi or visiting his many friends at the Scholar Athlete: Allison Knightly Scholar Athlete: Lindsey Day firehouse. And of course, he will enjoy spending more time with his wife, Girls Volleyball daughters and grandson. MVP: Allison Cote MVP: Alanah Busby/Katrina Squeri MIP: Shelly Phoenix MIP: Katie Markey Scholar Athlete: Jennifer Janiak The smell of chocolate still wafting Scholar Athlete: Meaghan Tuttle through the room, Jim proudly shares John R. Carson pictures of his family and of his Cross Country antique car, while Eileen shares her Football Memorial Award: fabulous caramel turtles. As Penelope MVP: Joe Gennaro Lee Burgess Barker brushes against his leg, Jim Zach Hayes scoops his beloved cat up into his Tim Joy Daniel A. Gleason arms, and ever the “teacher at heart,” MIP: Jon Demers/Jim Travaglini Memorial Award relates the interesting story of the Scholar Athlete: Outstanding Linemen: historical significance of her name. Sam Al-Harbi Jim Connolly In the background, the faint sounds Ryan DeCoste Craig Mead from his scanner keep him connected Kevin Stuczynski to his thirty-seven year past with the Chelmsford Fire Department. n

10 CHS Student Profile By Debbie Haywood (’74) Kristi Pisarik

This month’s profile is an outstanding is a freshman mentor. As advisor to young woman and role model for Best Buddies and as Kristi’s freshman her peers, Kristi Pisarik. She is the mentor advisor, I have seen first hand daughter of Jennifer and Kristopher just what a difference she has made. Pisarik (’77). Kristi has three sisters Her kindness, patience, understanding and all have either graduated from and compassion have certainly or are attending Chelmsford High touched many students, especially School. Elizabeth ‘06, is a graduate of those students who face immense Brandeis University and is currently academic and social challenges. Her attending Tufts Medical School, undertakings do not stop at school. Alyssa, ’08, is currently a junior at She is an active community member, Brandeis University and Jennie is a having volunteered at the Paul Center member of the CHS class of 2013. for mentally and physically challenged children, Saint Mary’s Church and at Kristi has certainly left her mark a variety of benefit road races. She at Chelmsford High School. Her spends much of her summer working academic achievements are excellent Winter Girls Head Track Coach Dave as a Chelmsford Recreation track and she shows her pride and dedication Moriarty said, “Kristi eats, drinks and coach, staff member at the Paul Center to being the best student she can sleeps running. She is an outstanding and at Sully’s Ice Cream Stand. Kristi be. In addition to maintaining high team leader, who leads by example. was chosen as Emerson House’s honor status throughout high school, Her dedication and determination are Student of the Month. She is not only she is a member of both the National second to none!” an outstanding role model for CHS Honor Society and Spanish Honor but she will certainly leave her mark Society, the latter of which she serves Kristi, too, said that running and as one of our finest! English teacher as president. Kristi is quick to deflect being a team member are her keys to Steve Courtemanche summed it up praise and redirect it to her teachers. success. “Cross Country and being a best when he said, “Kristi is one of member of the track teams has taught the sweetest, most sincere, and most “Being a good student is easy because me that discipline, hard work and honestly dedicated students I have the teachers are all so helpful and perseverance are the keys to success,” ever had the pleasure of having in spend a lot of time making sure she said. “With running it is mind over my classroom. She is so bright, so you are successful,” she said. While matter which carries over to all life compassionate and so humble. I have that is true, Kristi downplays her experiences. Plus, it is fun to be part always said that the Pisariks should determination, strong work ethic of a team and to have the opportunity write a book on parenting because all and dedication to excellence as key to develop lasting friendships.” While of their kids are extraordinary people factors in her success. She is also a many students may limit themselves and students.” three-season varsity athlete, lettering to sports or school activities, Kristi in cross country, winter and spring does it all! She is very involved in Kristi will certainly be missed by all, track. In cross country she was not all aspects of life at CHS. She is a but I know personally I will miss only elected by her peers to captain her two-year head sports editor of the working with and seeing this truly team, but was also awarded the Cross award- winning yearbook, The Lion, remarkable young lady. I am sure you Country Scholar Athlete. In winter a class representative, has been a all join me in wishing her nothing and spring track, she has been a state member of Best Buddies for three years but success and happiness in all future qualifier in a variety of events each year. and is currently vice president and endeavors. n

11 CHS ALUMNI MAGAZINE Hall of FAme Announcement

Active Teachers, Faculty Now The Chelmsford High School Eligible For Alumni Association proudly announces its Hall Of Fame Twenty-First Annual The Chelmsford High School Alumni Hall of Fame Induction. Association’s Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 5 to alter the criteria Th e ceremony will take place on the for nominations to the group’s Hall of Fame to include active teachers Evening of the 26th of March 2011 or administrators who have served a at the minimum of 20 years at Chelmsford Radisson Hotel in Nashua, NH High School. Previously, such at 5:30 PM. candidates could not be considered for nomination until at least five years after Th e program will include: their association with CHS had ended. Social at 5:30 PM; Dinner at 6:30 PM Induction at 7:30 PM.

For information relative to the purchase of tickets for the induction ceremony, please call Terry McSheehy at 978-251-3788 or George Simonian at 978-256-3100.

12 HALL OF FAME Meet the Inductees

BERNARD J. CYNTHIA CHASE RANDOLPH EDWARD F. PHILIP C. BATTLE (RANDY) JOHNSON JOHNSON CLASS OF 1964 S. GILLIES DEAN CLASS OF 1976 CLASS OF 1958 Scholar CLASS OF 1974 Outstanding Teacher Outstanding CHS Student Athlete Active High Student Athlete and Collegiate Whittier House Dean School Participant Wrestler District Sales Oceanographer Manager All-American Student Advocate Professor of Pediatrics National Security and Highly Successful Outstanding and Active Community and Psychiatry Intelligence Specialist Venture Capitalist Nationally Participant Recognized Published Author Active Community Generous Community Participant Philanthropist Participant

GEORGE F. ALEXANDER A. KRISTOPHER MICHAEL J. MERCURI OLSEN PISARIK ROBINSON

CLASS OF 1984 CLASS OF 1961 CLASS OF 1977 CLASS OF 1976

Student Athlete Scholar - Author Scholar Athlete Active High School Participant Highly Successful Active High School Magna Cum Laude Businessman Participant Award Winning Highly Successful Journalist Business Career Outstanding Respected Professor Community of Mathematics Assistant Active Community Participant Managing Editor Participant Active Community Active CHSAA Particpant Participant Active In National Politics

13 CHS ALUMNI MAGAZINE Class of 1955

From our 50th Reunion, 2005: 1. The Mellotones: L to R: Peggy 5. (Connor) Jolin, alto, Carol (French) Miller, soprano, Prue (Pouliot) McBride, baritone, and Linda Patton, tenor.

55th Reunion committee planning 15. meeting at Ron Taylor’s house. 2. L to R: Bob Wetmore, Wendell Luke, Pat (Elliott) Bernard, Lenny Leedberg, 16. Marie (LaHaise) Duncklee. 3. Earl Guilmette 4. L to R: Paul Peterson, Dick Burtt, Ron Taylor.

Class of 1955, 55th Reunion, September 17-18, 2010, Princeton Station, North Chelmsford 5. (Reunion Banner, pretty obvious, no need 2. to print a caption!) 6. L to R: Donald Clement, Gertrude (Smith) Allaby, Earl Guilmette 12. 7. L to R: Carol (Abrahamson) Bovill, Tom and Barbara Bovill 8. L to R: Judy (Harrington) ’60 Leary, Ron Taylor 9. Jerry Greska 6. 10. L to R: Dick Burtt, Wendell Luke, Bill Vennard 11. L to R: Pat (Elliott) Bernard, Edrene (Gunther) Lobas, Dottie (Tassios) Zahos, Carol (French) 13. Miller, Marie (LaHaise) Duncklee, Carol Bovill 12. Bob Wetmore 13. Lenny Leedberg 14. L to R: Carol (French) Miller, Bev (Bell) Collins, Judy (Fisher) Chandonnet, Prue (Pouliot) McBride 15. L to R: Dan Pushee, Eileen (Harrington) Collomb 14. 16. L to R: Ann (Dale) Davis, Paul Peterson

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The Class of 1960 celebrated its 50th Reunion on October 16, 2010 at Vesper Country Club.

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17 Fine and Performing Arts Report In The Arts

By Christina Whittlesey

Happy New Year! We have had rain, snow, winds, even reindeer… and through it all, the CPS Fine Arts Students and their Teachers demonstrate the strength of our programs here in Chelmsford!

The CHS Marching Band was red-hot throughout football season; Chelmsford Friends of Music, alongside Band Director Matt Sexauer, organized the annual MICCA music preview show that was held on the CHS fields this year, hosting several other high school and college level bands who joined Chelmsford to play their schools’ greatest hits.

The CHS Band also acted as ambassadors to their younger They received a standing ovation of school programs as well; on a musical counterparts. On Friday, from an excited crowd. Director Mr. chilly Saturday in November, over November 5th, the largest marching Sexauer plans to make this an annual 1100 music students from public band ever assembled at Chelmsford event. and private schools across the High School performed at the Northeastern part of Massachusetts Simonian Stadium. The performance Everyone who attended the annual auditioned for the 2010-2011 was the centerpiece of the town’s CHS Winter Concert last month Northeast Senior District Music first ever "Band Night", hosted by can attest to the talent and drive of Ensembles. Out of this group, 450 the CHS Band. The event featured our young musicians. The Honors students from grades nine through 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Treble twelve were selected to participate in students from the McCarthy and Choir, Jazz Choir, Concert Band, this prestigious Massachusetts Music Parker Middle Schools performing Orchestra, and Concert Choir each Educators Association event. The as special guests with the CHS performed music from a variety program is offered by the MMEA Marching Band at the weekend’s of genres of music. Kate Comeau, as an enrichment opportunity home football game halftime. who is new to CHS this year after providing a musical experience to working for several years at other talented young people. The musical choices were a big hit Chelmsford schools, conducted her with students and fans in the stands first high school ensembles to an This year, I am proud to announce alike; after the CHS Marching Band enthusiastic audience. As always, that 21 students from Chelmsford performed their popular Queen the night wrapped up with alumni were selected for the Senior District Medley, the 6th-8th grade students joining current students onstage to Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus, joined them on the field to play perform the Hallelujah Chorus from and Jazz Ensembles. The students well-liked hits by such artists as Handel’s Messiah. will rehearse with guest conductors Journey, Aerosmith, and Lady Gaga. Our musicians are go-getters outside and then perform in a concert to be

18 Fine and Performing Arts Report held at Lowell High School in Lowell, MA on Saturday, January 8, 2011.

In addition to having 21 students accepted, students who receive a score in the top 50% of their area are eligible to audition for the MMEA All-State Ensembles. These auditions took place at the end of January. Those students selected for the All-State Ensembles will perform at Symphony Hall in Boston at the end of March. Chelmsford is fortunate to have 8 out of the 21 Senior District students be recommended for the All-State Auditions.

This year’s art students also have some special opportunities to share their excellent work. The Art Teachers are currently entering many individual student works into the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Award Competition. Students involved will be awarded Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions by an experienced jury panel; Gold and Silver Award winning submissions will be exhibited at the Massachusetts State Transportation Building in Boston. In addition, Gold Key works will travel to New York City in digital form for national review. The award ceremony will be held in Boston in February.

In addition, Student work will be exhibited throughout the month of March in the Chelmsford Starbucks and I would like to thank the faculty in the department for at the Chelmsford Public Library to participate in “Arts their tireless commitment to our department, school, and in Our Schools Month.” These K-12 exhibits will allow students. They are: exhibit-goers to see first hand the amazing progress that the art students make through the CPS curriculum. ART: Paula Brown, Diane Cogliano, Bette Gagnon, Eric Hoover, Terry Karangioze Last but definitely not least, our Theater Guild celebrated excellent run of their fall play, Arsenic and Old Lace. MUSIC: Carl Rondina, Chorus/Musical Their fund-raising show, Head of the Class, incorporating Lauren Cochran, Music/Drama alumni as well as current students and faculty, was the Kate Comeau, Orchestra talk of the halls earlier in the season. Theater Guild Matt Sexauer, Band, Jazz Band members are currently preparing for their original play, Are you For Cereal, and this year’s musical, Miss Saigon, In closing, I wish our CHS Alumni all the best through promises to be yet another hit directed by Mr. Rondina the decade, and as always, extend to all an invitation to and Mrs. Cochran. More information about all of these please to drop in and say “Hello” at any of our events!! productions can be found at the Theater Guild’s new Website, www.chelmsfordtheater.com. Best Regards,

We are fortunate to have such a supportive community for Christina Whittlesey the Arts, and the faculty and I look forward to working Fine and Performing Arts Department Head with our enthusiastic students through the rest of the year. Chelmsford Public Schools

19 CHSSA Alumni Newsletter CBA Member of the Year

The Chelmsford Business Association committee with a difficult decision. Home Builders Association. For over is pleased to announce Dennis All of our nominated members were thirty years he has served as Town McHugh as its 2010 Member of the excellent choices for the award. We Moderator – certainly a challenging Year. Dennis was presented with the believe this says a lot about the quality position that he has performed award by last year’s recipient, Brian of our membership, that we had such with great skill. For 15 years he has Reidy, at our annual Holiday Social a difficult time choosing just one participated in mock trials explaining which was held at the Radisson on winner. We would like to thank all the intricacies of trial law to young December 4th. the nominated members, even though people. With his guidance students we do not publicly disclose their have gone on to national competitions. Any member of the association names; your efforts and contributions is eligible for the award. To be are not unnoticed and are appreciated. Other contributions include using considered, a member must first be his love of music to further town nominated. This can be done at any Dennis, who was president of the causes such as fund raisers for the time of the year by any member of class of 1966 and is a member of the Byam Elementary and South Row the association. Once nominated a Hall of Fame is truly a citizen that Schools, the 4th of July Parade and the list of the candidates' contributions the association and entire town can be Chelmsford Holiday Prelude. is compiled and forwarded to proud of. He is a the nominating committee. The graduate and following that went Dennis also coached soccer, nominating committee then weighs on to proudly serve his country as a and when his sons were growing up. One of his pet projects each candidates' specific contributions naval officer in Vietnam. He is an is the Juvenile Diabetes Association. to the town, the community and the attorney with over 30 years practicing His son was diagnosed in his early association. These accomplishments right here in Chelmsford. He has also teenage years and Dennis has been an are then rated by the value of held a variety of positions in town avid supporter of raising funds to find the contribution. Out of all the including: He has been a Library a cure. candidates, our top three candidates Trustee, served on the Board of the came within just 8 points of each Chelmsford Scholarship Committee, As the 2010 CBA Member of the other. Our first and second place the Chelmsford High Alumni year, Dennis continues the tradition candidates were just 1 point away Association, the Lowell Five Cent of being a well deserving recipient! from each other! This left the Savings Bank and the Greater Lowell Congratulations, Dennis McHugh!

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21 DEADLINE FOR MATERIALS Chelmsford High School For the next editon of the Lion’s Pride is Class News Form May 2, 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 the Maiden Name ______editor in early January. 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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discovered following his death, and Class of 1931 Class of 1935 more recently published. I made Class Agent Needed! Class Agent Needed! that my next book in line to read in To become a Class Agent contact: To become a Class Agent contact: place of "Unexplained Mysteries of Jeff Gallant Jeff Gallant WWII" which I had given my son, 167 Groton Road 167 Groton Road Bob, on his birthday in December. It North Chelmsford, MA 01863 North Chelmsford, MA 01863 was very interesting, giving us great [email protected] [email protected] insight into the trials undergone by most of our young family members Our sympathies to the family of Class of 1936 during that three-year period in Ruth (Chalmers) Costello who our young lives which we will never Class Agent Needed! died on April 3, 2010 at age 96 at forget. I had already caught up on To become a Class Agent contact: Westford House. She leaves her sons, our Book Club requirements through Jeff Gallant Robert J. of Hudson, NH and Frank the month of February. Now, I'm 167 Groton Road of Bolton, MA. reading a very good book on the North Chelmsford, MA 01863 New York Times Bestseller list [email protected] Class of 1932 entitled, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe", by Fannie Class Agent Needed! Class of 1937 Flagg. It does tickle my funny To become a Class Agent contact: bone. It was wonderful speaking Jeff Gallant 1937 Class Agent: to Stephanie. Our voices never 167 Groton Road Dot LeClair Mackey change, do they? She's doing very North Chelmsford, MA 01863 20 Longcreek Drive well physically and is still driving, [email protected] Murrells Inlet SC 29576 (508) 265-3353 which is something I gave up. I [email protected] had a Honda Accord which I gave Class of 1933 to a granddaughter. I recently gave Class Agent Needed! A little late, but Happy New Year to Frank Woodhead a call to wish him To become a Class Agent contact: my classmates! Before 2010 ended, a Happy New Year and to chat. Jeff Gallant I spoke to a few of them by phone: He's another frisky member of our 167 Groton Road Edgar George, Pauline (Lundberg) class. He's still doing well and is still North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Breen, Billy Hill, Stephanie driving around! On Jan. 20 he will [email protected] (Zabierek) Allen, Frank Woodhead, be 92. He can claim to be younger and Charlton Boyd, who needs our than I as I'll be 93 on March 5th. If prayers. you wish to send him a birthday card, Class of 1934 send it to him at 101 Billerica Rd., Class Agent Needed! I mentioned to Stephanie that I Chelmsford, MA 01824-3534. I To become a Class Agent contact: had purchased a book written by bet he'd be tickled to receive it. (Of Jeff Gallant her brother, Dr. Henry Zabierek, course, Billy Hill always tells me he's 167 Groton Road called "Beyond Pearl Harbor", words younger than I am which, of course, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 written by him during WWII and he is - much younger!) Frank has a [email protected]

23 grandson living in the same house as he. Frank reports “that he has Class of 1940 Class of 1941 belonged to a group of veterans and 1940 Class Agent: 1941 Class Agent: for over 10 years, they have met every George Hood Mary Barron Partridge Monday morning at the Lowell VA 700 Mills Street 7 Waverly Avenue Medical Clinic. It is The Barker Raleigh, NC 27608 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Group, named after our FEARLESS Josephine McDonough Krasnecki LEADER, Bill Barker, a VA Social 20 Summer St., Apt. 28 The last few months have been Worker. There are 13 members in Chelmsford, MA 01824 saddened by the loss of three more all, 10 charter members and three classmates: Gloria (Donovan) new additions. We are all WW2 era News from Althea (Garrow) Alling: Hymes, Natalie ( Johnson) Semple men.” He wonders how many of you 12613 Cold Stream Drive and Bob Abrahamson ’41. classmates remember attending the Fort Myers FL 33912 Class Reunion at the Americana Gloria and I grew up in North Restaurant (?) under the Strand I am sending my sympathy to the Chelmsford. We went to grammar Theater on Central Street the very Fremeau family - Wilfred was a school at the Princeton St School first year out of Chelmsford High classmate of mine and we touched and then to CHS. We were friends School in 1938? base now and then with a telephone for many years after graduation. call. What a shock. Will always I would love to hear from the rest of remember our class trip to Nantasket I met Natalie and Bob in High our friends in our class so I'll have Beach. School. They went to the Quessy something to talk about in the next School in West Chelmsford. Natalie issue of Lion's Pride. As of this writing, four of my family and I became friends through our have passed away: my sister June husbands and remained friends until Try me at 508-265-3353. (Garrow) Alexander in April, son- she died. Affectionately, Dot in-law John Valentine in April, my daughter Jamie (Alling) Sullivan Bob and I were in homeroom in September, and brother Richard together for four years. We lost track Class of 1938 (Dick) Parkhurst (’52) in December. for many years, but resumed our friendship due to the Lion’s Pride. Hopefully the year 2011 will be a Class Agent Needed! I also became friends with his wife much happier one for all. To become a Class Agent contact: Joyce. Jeff Gallant If anyone would like to meet for lunch 167 Groton Road My grandson Sgt E-6 Scott North Chelmsford, MA 01863 in spring or summer in Chelmsford, it would be a nice occasion. Gilchrist, son of Martha (Partridge [email protected] ’65) Gilchrist, is in the army and has Have lost track of my good friend been moved to Fort Bliss, TX. He Lois (Miller) Blodgett who was in and his wife Vicki have two sons, Class of 1939 an assisted living facility in West Logan and Kade who are 2 and 4. I guess I won’t be seeing them for a Class Agent Needed! Groton MA. If anyone has any while now. To become a Class Agent contact: information please contact me. Jeff Gallant Hope you all had a wonderful 167 Groton Road Still playing a little golf, enjoying Christmas. Mine was great, with North Chelmsford, MA 01863 card games, and the Cape Cod beach in the summer. all my children, grandchildren and [email protected] great-granddaughter Stella. In February this year, I will be having a young fellow from the minor league Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy (Red Sox) staying with me again. New Year. ~Mary Needless to say I am a Red Sox fan.

My telephone number in Florida is (239) 768 - 0010. Anyone interested in conversing, please call! ~ Althea

24 Earl Russell; his proposal in the Class of 1942 fall 2010 issue of the Lion's Pride Class of 1948 Class Agent Needed! states "our class would encourage 1948 Class Agent: To become a Class Agent contact: other near contemporary graduates Bessie Blackie Sadlier Jeff Gallant to become part of the event (lunch 54 Marlborough Street 167 Groton Road and renewal of friendships) as well." Lowell, MA 01851 North Chelmsford, MA 01863 The event is their annual meeting at [email protected] [email protected] the Glenview restaurant sometime Jean Logan Pearson around the middle of August. Call 21 Cottage Row Class of 1943 him for details. My brother Gil and I North Chelmsford, MA 01863 might attend if at all possible. 1943 Class Agent: Barbara Murphy Zemaitis Sallie Swallow Delmore 10 Wilson Street As ever and with all best wishes, 2 Cottage Row Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mert N. Chelmsford, MA 01863

Classmates will be saddened to learn Class of 1949 of the passing of Shirley (Fletcher) Class of 1946 1949 Class Agent: Shanahan on November 23, 2010 1946 Class Agent: Elizabeth Wilder Tewksbury at the Merrimack Valley Hospice Earl Russell HC 70, Box 527 House at the age of 84. Shirley’s 98 Skyfields Drive Davis, WV 26260 family was her life. She leaves two Groton, MA 01450 [email protected] sons, Joseph B. Shanahan, Jr. (‘68) [email protected] and Gary Shanahan (‘72), five The holidays came and went along grandchildren, and three great- with most of our snow. We had over grandchildren. A memorial service Class of 1947 4 feet before Christmas. Our family was held before her internment in had planned to come to ski over the Pine Ridge Cemetery. Her husband 1947 Class Agent: holidays, but the snow that blanketed Joseph B. Shanahan, Sr. predeceased George Merrill most of the East Coast kept everyone her in 2004. 108 Dunstable Road N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 at home. However, we braved the [email protected] storm and made it to Charlottesville Class of 1944 in time to share Santa with the 1944 Class Agent: George Merrill’s younger brother grandkids there. Our plans to see our Ray Judge David passed away in Salt Lake Williamsburg family were cancelled 65 Westford Street City, UT on December 4, 2010. as they received a record 14 inches Chelmsford, MA 01824 A Memorial Service was held in of snow for Christmas. We are now Chelmsford on January 6, 2011. planning to escape to Florida for We wish John Dulgarian, an Dave graduated in 1951 and played January and February. We are hoping industrial engineer, the best in his on the Class C State Championship to have a gathering of those who live retirement from A T & T after 45½ basketball team that won in Boston there along with those of us who are years of service. Garden that year. Our sympathies to visiting on January 27th in Orlando. his family. Class of 1945 Phyllis (Palmgren) Almgren wrote Our sympathies to Mary (Mulcahy) a note at Christmas that her son 1945 Class Agent: Nagle whose husband (of 58 years) and his family would be visiting her Weldon Stevens Richard died on November 6, 2010. over the holidays. She was looking 3636 Lakeridge Road forward to having the cousins get Fallbrook CA 92028 together. [email protected] Joyce (Mann) Mazur wrote that she No “real” news for the Class of 1945! would be spending the holiday week with her daughter in Princeton. However, I hope you noticed the invitation from the 1946 Class Agent Betty (Hardy) Jones and husband

25 Bob plan to spend three months in She's a little more adventuresome Florida. We are looking forward to than I, having lived on Tyng Road Class of 1952 getting together. for 56 years. "Guess I don't like 1952 Class Agent: change!" Carole Simm Greenman New Year`s Day I talked with Don 143 Middlesex Street and Dottie Reid. They were having Good news is that Rick Burn was North Chelmsford, MA 01863 a spell of cool and rainy weather in able to have surgery to have a knee Beverly Bancroft Winn "sunny" California. Their son Steve replacement and is doing just fine. P.O. Box 2007 was married recently, adding two New Castle, NH 03854 more grandchildren to their family. I had a nice telephone chat with Jack Steve came with Don to our 60th Edwards recently. He keeps himself Gary Wilson reunion. It was his first time in New in good shape by swimming and 2 Vine Street England. He has plans to take his running. Franklin, MA 02038 bride there on their honeymoon. I also went to visit Donald Eliasen We wish Jean (Supple) Feehan best Elizabeth (Gannon) Connolly sent after our reunion and took him a wishes in her retirement from the a copy of our class advisor, Marjorie class mug. He appreciated that. He is teaching profession. Scoboria`s obituary. Miss Scoboria a widower. His wife passed over six celebrated her 104th birthday in years ago from cancer. Donald taught June. Elizabeth had just returned school in the Chelmsford school Class of 1953 from a trip to Italy and several other system for over 30 years. He lives in 1953 Class Agent: spots. Westford. He and his wife have two Nancy Wilder Dziczek children. I found him very interesting 10 Warren Avenue We wish Marilyn (Clough) Wood to talk to. Chelmsford, MA 01824 the best in her retirement from the Marion County School District. Happy New Year to all. Stay healthy It is with much sadness that I report and keep in touch. ~ Dottie the death of class agent Gladys Speaking of traveling, please send (Mueller) Dubey on January 4, 2011. your news to the above address or She is survived by two daughters, email. Your classmates are always Class of 1951 Kim and Gayla (Sue) Ireland, interested in what you are up to! 1951 Class Agent: brother Paul, and sister Ellen Bell, Patricia Toms Merrill eight grandchildren, and 13 great- May 2011 be a happy and healthy grandchildren, and a large extended year for you all. ~ Skip 108 Dunstable Road North Chelmsford, MA 01863 family. Glady was such a good friend to many including her fellow Purity Class of 1950 George Shepherd Supreme retirees and of course P.O. Box 507 the CHS Gals of 1953. she will be 1950 Class Agent: Westford, MA 01886 Dorothea Simpson Marinel missed but never forgotten. 23 Tyng Road David Merrill passed away in Salt Tyngsboro, MA 01879 The Gals of 1953 continue to meet Lake City, UT on December 4, for lunch almost every month. Jack Costello 2010. A Memorial Service was held November was at Good Thymes in 331 Lynn Street in Chelmsford on January 6, 2011. Lowell, and January at Café Madrid Malden, MA 02148 Dave graduated in 1951 and played in Chelmsford. Regular attendees [email protected] on the Class C State Championship are: Joan (Cutrumbes) Clement, basketball team that won in Boston Gail (Pearson) Greenlaw, Bea First off a change of address: Garden that year. Our sympathies to (Avila) Donnelly, Gerry (Bancroft) Jackie Starti his family. Avila, Lorraine (Collette) Mellen, 132 Whittier Drive Louise Sweet, Nancy (Wilder) Amesbury MA 01913 Dziczek, Joan (McMullen) Kaknes, Dottie (Eliasen) Leblanc, and Carol Jackie has moved from her home in (Ferreira) (’54) Christenson. Reading where she raised her family. She lived in Reading for 50 years. Christmas greetings brought news

26 of many people including: Win and We were school friends as her sister Elaine Dermody are still very much Class of 1955 Betty (Connor) Day was my involved in volunteer work with the 1955 Class Agent: neighbor throughout high school. national Park in CO. Phil and Joyce Marie LaHaise Duncklee We played basketball together on a Silk continue to sing a chorus and 144 Heron’s Nest Lane winning team in 1955. We, in those travel throughout Europe. Dr. Fred St. Augustine, FL 32080-5853 days, played half-court basketball. and Ruth (Crowley) (’52) Obear 904-461-4963 Peggy was a forward and along with are busy with family celebrations Robert Wetmore the other forwards controlled the and volunteer on boards at local 1636 N.E. 17th Avenue scoring. I was a guard on the other hospitals in Signal Mountain TN. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305 side of the center line with the other They plan to travel to Australia and [email protected] guards. The team had a winning New Zealand this year. Lyman and combination which led us to win the Pat (Norwood) (’54) Pevey spend Time has a way of moving all too Suburban League Championship summers in Maine and winters quickly and catching us unaware of and the All-Star game. in Maryland. Flossie (Vickery) the passing years. That is what Hamilton has recovered from reunions are all about, going back to Yearbook notes - - - "makes friends cataract and carotid artery surgeries. memories of our school days - - - easily - pleasing singer, talent show She lives with two daughters and But here it is, the winter of our lives winner - demon on the basketball their families in a large house and it sure has caught us by surprise. court - loves dancing with her in Hampton, NH. There are 10 Life is a gift, so live it well and enjoy. favorite beau Ray! Awaits the mail as people there to keep her from being Ray was in the Air Force. Peggy was lonely! Esther (Gagnon) Sawisch Classmates will be saddened to learn a Mellotone along with Carol lives in Tucson AZ and came to a of the passing of our class treasurer French, Linda Patton, and Prunella family wedding in Chelmsford in and one of the Mellotones Margaret Pouliot. October. Her mom is 98 years old “Peggy” (Connor) Jolin of Lakeland, and lives with her sister Lois. Joan FL on August 14, 2010 surrounded A memorial service and interment (McMullen) Kaknes continues to by her family. Peggy lived on Warren were held at the Fairview Cemetery travel and cruised the Panama Canal Avenue in town before she married in North Chelmsford on September in October, St. Martin in January, her high school sweetheart and the 25, 2010 with family and friends in and will go to Aruba in March. love of her life Ray Jolin ‘(53) who attendance. Peggy is now in a better predeceased her in 2002. Peggy and place walking with Ray holding Two of our classmates have settled Ray lived across many states and hands as they did in the halls of into assisted living facilities. Lorraine Canada while Ray was in the Air CHS. (Colette) Mellen is at Merrimack Force. They also lived in Nashua NH River Valley Home in Lowell, and and Westford MA before moving to "Mellotones" - - - who or what Louise Sweet is at Blair House in Ft. Myers and then onto Lakeland - - - they were a group of four Tewksbury. FL. Of course we all knew she was Chelmsford High School senior girls the daughter of William “Bill” under the direction of Paul E. Have a great 2011 and keep in touch Connor. Peggy's greatest joy in life Bordeleau, the high school music –Nancy was her family. Her three sons director. The group took part in William, Dennis, and Michael, who harmonizing, singing at banquets, Class of 1954 predeceased her. Peggy also leaves talent shows, and town activities. two daughters, Cynthia and Sometime in early 1955 they made 1954 Class Agent: Deborah. Peggy was the their TV debut on WMUR-TV in Claire Belanger Lynch grandmother of 14 and great- Manchester NH. This was a time 10 Crooked Spring Road grandmother of nine. Before her when some of us did not have a TV North Chelmsford, MA 01863 retirement she was activities director and if we did it was black-and-white. at the assisted living facility where I want to thank Carol French Miller she lived. Peggy always had a smile for submitting photos and articles on her face. She was a natural dated January, 1955 which came caretaker, loved life, and the Lord. from the Chelmsford Newsweekly some of which I transcribed. Sorry I first met Peggy at the McFarlin the photos were not able to be school. She was in the sixth grade. reproduced. I did come across a

27 photo in my CHS album taken at wife, Carol Wetmore, and my Vennard, Columbia, MD, Dan our 50th class reunion in June 2005. husband, Chuck Dunklee, for dealing Pushee, Crystal River, FL, Eileen with Bob and me and the many (Harrington) Collomb, St. Reunion news: On behalf of our class phone calls etc. Augustine, FL, Mike and Prue I want to thank Ron Taylor for (Pouliot) McBride, Cordova, TN, hosting, at his home on September On September 17th and 18th we had Edrene (Gunther) Lobas, West 13, 2010, our final reunion meeting a grand 55th reunion at The Harwich, MA, Carol (Abrahamson) in preparation for our 55th class Princeton Station, with lots of warm Bovill, Meredith, NH, Louis and reunion. The preparation and and fuzzy feelings. Rev. Wendell Judy (Fisher) Chandonnet, planning began on September 14, Luke opened the reunion with a Hampstead, NH, Carol (French) 2009. Attending the meeting to prayer for the attendees and a Miller, Hudson, NH, Donald and finalize and finish with loose ends, remembrance for our 19 deceased Dorothy (Charest ’58) Clement (we were our host Ron who took care of classmates and both class advisors, have not seen Donald since our 25th our 1955 banner, Paul Peterson, who John Dunnigan and Marjorie in 1981!), Gertrude (Smith) Allaby, was our treasurer, Bob Wetmore, who Scoboria. Then we told our stories Lowell “Highlands”, Dottie (Tassios) did printing and worked on the and of course promised to keep in Zahos, Beverly (Bell) Collins, Paul program, including the class role, touch in our golden "rusty" years, so and Eileen (Cummings ’56) Peterson, with me, Lenny Leedberg, write this promise on your to do list. all from Westford, MA. The proofreader, and Wendell Luke who For those who could not make it, we following are all from Chelmsford: did the nametags with our class missed you. As we get older it will be Lenny Leedberg, Rev. Wendell Luke, photos. He also set up a framed just the memories of days gone by Jerry Greska, Ann (Dale) Davis, board, listing names with photos of but not forgotten. We then all parted Dick and Pricilla Burtt, Ron Taylor each of our 19 deceased classmates. with tears, hugs, and heavy hearts. and Judy (Harrington ’60), Earl and Pat (Elliott) Bernard, Earl Please pray for our classmates who Bunny Guilmette, Tom and Barbara Guilmette, and Dick Burtt were are going through a tough time. We Bovill, Pat (Elliott) Bernard and valuable contributors with all their gave our farewell wishes ‘till our next Barney. Also attending, of course, input. It takes a good team to put it reunion, our 60th. were Bob and Carol Wetmore, and all together. Having said that, at this Chuck and myself. This was Eileen's time I want to thank everyone for all The following 24 classmates who first reunion since our first in 1958 their hard work. Also, much humble attended our 55th, along with and Gertrude's first ever! appreciation is sent along to Bob’s spouses or companions were: Bill

28 Out - and - about - - - Bill Gould of and I made a stop at Sawyer's in Erie, CO drove 45 miles in Gilford NH for a visit with Larry Class of 1956 September to Silverton, CO to board and Pati Litchfield, owners of 1956 Class Agent: a train to attend a presidential dinner. Sawyer's, for one of their famous ice Mary McCarthy St. Hilaire Although retired from the Colorado cream cones. They were making 212 Dalton Road Railroad Museum in Golden, CO, plans to travel to Nova Scotia for a Chelmsford, MA 01824 Bill is still very active at the Museum week to attend the Lobster [email protected] by volunteering. Academy! Joan Dodge Weilbrenner 67 Tadmuck Road, Unit 206 Eric "Rick" and Sharon Johnson of Also congratulations to Bob and Gay Westford, MA 01886 Solvang, CA are proud grandparents McEvoy on their 50th wedding to their fourth; a new grandson, anniversary. On May 22, 2010 a Happy New Year to all. This is our Clayton William born on November celebration party took place at the 55th reunion year. What do we want 8th. Rick and Sharon spent yet Tewksbury Country Club. Bob said to do? Do we want just dinner on another favorite vacation fishing in it was a really good time with all Saturday or do we to have a brunch the Eastern high Sierras in CA up their family and friends. Bob and on Sunday also? Let us know. 8000 feet, where they caught 50 trout Gay live in Westford, MA and have and brought them back for their four children and nine grandchildren. Our sympathy to Priscilla home freezer, what a catch! This past (McGaughey) Quinn and her family November Prue and Mike McBride Tid - Bits - - - Don and Dorothy on the passing of her Mother, Mary traveled from Cordova, TN to Clement are spending the winter in McGaughey on October 26, 2010. Houston, TX to visit with their Vero Beach, FL. While up for our Mrs. McGaughey was 97 years daughter Kim and her family. Prue’s 55th reunion, Eileen (Harrington) young. She was a sweet and kind lady sister Priscilla Petraska (’60), from Collomb took time to visit with her who had a lot of patience with us, as Chester, VT also joined them. Then brother John Harrington (’66) in we were growing up they were on the International Quilt Londonderry NH. In October, show in the area. Chuck McCarthy from Davenport Our sympathy to Bill Lee and his FL flew out to Dallas, TX for a family on the passing of his Mother, A blast from the past - - - Ken speaking engagement. Betty Mildred Greenwood on November "PinBall" Carter called this past (Morrison) Butler of Rockaway 29, 2010. She is also survived by her December. Ken and his wife Ann live Beach, MO is busy this winter two daughters, Linda (Lee) Bolduc in Charlotte, ME. He retired after 38 getting all settled into her new and Robin (Greenwood) Doherty. years at Sanders in New Hampshire, winter abode in Orlando, FL. ~ Mary then he moved to Charlotte where he is chairman of the planning board, Note - - - don't forget to let one of Class of 1957 is on the historical society, and works us know if you have moved to a new for the fire department. Ken is still a location along with any other 1957 Class Agent: very active ham radio operator he changes e.g. phone, e-mail etc. We Sandy Ricciardi Kilburn says hello to everyone! would also love to share old photos 181 Littleton Road, #8-217 for the Lion’s Pride; you will get Chelmsford, MA 01824 Around - and - about - - - them back. Kathleen Kulski Martin Congratulations to Judy and Louis 25 Empire Street Chandonnet on their 50th wedding We welcome Pat (Elliott) Bernard of Chelmsford, MA 01824 anniversary. The first big celebration Chelmsford as a new member of [email protected] was in her backyard in Hampstead, CHSAA. NH with their family and friends on I hate to start off another report with October 3rd. Then on October 6th We welcome Donald Clement of the news of yet another classmate’s they flew out to Long Beach, CA for Tyngsboro as a new member of death; we seem to have had a lot of more celebrating with their daughter CHSAA. these this past year. Joann (Jason) Susan and her family for three weeks. English died in November in Texas. Till next time - - - Happy Easter While there, they took a trip up to Our sympathy to her brother and and spring, be safe, happy, and Yosemite National Park. children. well!!!~ Bob and Marie While vacationing in NH, Chuck

29 Class of 1957 - Class of 1958 L to R: Alice (Perko) Means, Rich DeFreitas, Berta (Jones) Erickson 1958 Class Agent: Martha Crane Flaherty 255 North Road #187 Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Judith Shedd Provencal 82 Boston Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected]

Well, here we are again. The holidays are over and now we can all look forward to snow and cold for a few more months. Christmas and New Year’s were fun, especially Christmas and spending time with my grandchildren. They are all ages and all fun.

I became a great-grandmother in November. It is always exciting to The week between Christmas and see a brand new baby. Mom, Dad Alice (Perko) Means and hubby New Year's we had another “57” and Michael James, Jr. are doing fine. Terry took a long ride from their get together for lunch. Harry and home in CT to go out to supper in April Brown came from Weare, Got myself a little part-time job. Lowell to hear Rich DeFreitas’ band. NH, Lorraine (Eno) Prescott from Right down the street at Chelmsford He was surprised to see them and Haverhill, NH. Joan (Bujnowski) Dental. It feels like it will be fun as even more surprised when Berta Paley from North Scituate, Berta well as getting me out of the house ( Jones) Erickson showed up. She ( Jones) Erickson from Groton, Ann for a few hours a week. didn’t expect to see Alice or Rich so Marie (Sehlstedt) Winkowski from they had a mini reunion. Dunstable, and the Chelmsford Many of the group that works there crew, Beth (Simpson) McHugh, are Chelmsford grads and so many Wayne Kilburn met Ralph Nickerson Helen (Popplewell) Hanafin, Rich of the patients are, of course, from at Hampton and they went fishing DeFreitas, and Wayne and myself. town. together before Ralph and Carmen We hope to have another get went south. together in February. Really wish I would hear from some of you. You MUST have some news, In November, Kate (Morrow) Alice (Means) and Terry Perko now whether it be travel news or family, Stidsen, Beth (Simpson) McHugh, winter in Florida at 2 Robyn Lane, we’d love to hear from you. I did Ann Marie (Sehlstedt) Winkowski, Haines City, FL 33844. and I were happy to attend the get a crazy email from Al Egan as well as a Christmas card. Also got Nashoba Valley Chamber of We're talking about a 55th reunion cards from Diane (Archer) Chaney, Commerce 13th Annual Community in 2012. If anyone would like to Carol (Belleville) Curran, and Judy Service Awards Ceremony at the volunteer to be on the committee or (Cullen) Thompson. Devens Common Center. A recipient has any reunion ideas let me know. of an Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer Congratulations to George Simonian Award was none other than Berta Send me your news! ~ Sandy ( Jones) Erickson, (Yeah Berta!), who on being inducted into the Lowell through her contributions of talent, High School Distinguished Alumni time, and effort on behalf of her Class of 2010. No one is more community certainly deserves the deserving or more loved. award. My sister Kathy (Crane) Lucier,

30 Class of ’59, not ’69, as reported in We hope that Carolyn (Tebeau) heartfelt recollection of what growing last Lion’s Pride, will be heading to Livingston is enjoying her up in Chelmsford meant to him. He The Villages, FL in March. Our retirement. took time to drive around town and other two sisters both live in The observe the changes - yet so much is Villages. It will be fun spending Class of 1960 the same! Having our Class Treasurer, time with them. All four of the Norma Bell, and Class Valedictorian, Crane sisters, SCARY!! The most 1960 Class Agent: Barbara (Lebedzinski) Fraterrigo, join popular mode of transportation is Linnea Peterson Fader in celebrating our 50th meant a lot, by golf cart. Some of them are wild. 217 Main Street too! The money people spend on them is North Chelmsford, MA 01863 CRAZY!! Thanks to: Jack Scaplen (’59) for The C. H. S. Class of 1960 celebrated taking photos and his assistant Hope everyone enjoys the Hall of its 50th reunion on October 16, 2010. Bonnie Hehir they were so patient Fame Induction and dinner. That is and getting us organized at each table. the only reason I wish I was around Weekend Events: The Friday in March. I will, however, watch it evening drop - in at the Radisson Reunion Committee Notes: With on local cable when I get home. It was a relaxing and enjoyable time excitement and planning our 50th is always amazing to me to see the for those who attended, and several Reunion, the committee met many accomplishments of our grads. gathered here on Sunday morning for monthly for approximately one a wonderful brunch. The inductees are very impressive year as scheduled by Jim Gifford (the reminder calls he so faithfully when they have their chance to speak Reunion night: Upon entering the and the committee does a wonderful made, too – “thanks” Jim!). The main Vesper country club in Tyngsboro, discussion: how can our 50th be job planning this great event. Kudos MA and being welcomed to our to all! SPECIAL? Ideas flowed and began 50th Reunion Party, all classmates to come together as each committee received a “Classmates in Attendance” member contributed his / her effort Speaking of kudos, I just want to list (50 to be exact). Stepping into in accomplishing this goal for our say again what an amazing job is the beautiful ballroom and seeing class done to get this publication to press. maroon and white used for the table Everyone working on the “Lion’s linens, and magnificent centerpieces Ending Thoughts: We missed those Pride” should be very proud of a job (thanks to Pat and Jack Scaplen’s son) who could not attend and for those will done! Thank you!!! of maroon and white roses left no who did - this sums up our 50th: doubt that C.H.S. 1960 classmates Congratulations to Phil Johnson who and guests were ready to celebrate! CHELMSFORD IS HOME to all will be inducted to the CHSAA Hall An air of excitement filled our hearts of us no matter where life has taken of Fame on March 26, 2011. as everyone arrived! The cocktail us!!! AND Being all together for our hour started us off with time for 50th was like being one big FAMILY Looking forward to hearing from making our goal of seeing everyone - it's true - we experienced it!! you soon. ‘Til next time, ~ Martha before the night ended - and we did just that. The delicious buffet was Look What’s Ahead! There’s a Class of 1959 so professionally prepared and the CHSAA a daydream waiting to chowder and salad were so graciously come true that we should all keep 1959 Class Agent: served and added such a special Ruthie Hayes Grivers hoping for - the future Chelmsford touch. The DJ, Bob Gauvreau and Alumni Hall to be built on land 7 Huntley Street his wife, provided our music and in that has already been donated by East Chelmsford, MA 01824 between all are chatting we danced to CHS. Catch the sketch on the back [email protected] the old familiar tunes. page of the Lion's Pride. (Details in the Chelmsford Independent, Henry McClean Jr. has added the Having our invited guests, and former dated 12/30/10, Alumni Association following to his busy schedule: teachers, Ms. Mildred Hehir and article reports on the latest plans.) involvement in Special Olympics Mr. George Simonian, with us and “Go maroon and white!” (A quote and volunteering as a Senior Citizens sharing a few words always makes by George Simonian from the above Counselor. He is also a member our reunions more meaningful. Fred mentioned article). of the Barnstable Town Finance Field, our Class President, willingly Advisory Board. accepted the committee's request to Love and God bless, Linnea say a few words. Fred shared such a

31 List of Attendees, Roberta (Mortali) McGovern reports included Bill and Sheila (Welch) Class of 1960 Class Reunion: that she “had a wonderful evening at Gilet, Susan (Farrington) Young, the Big 50th reunion – it was good Pat Jamros, Barb (Gifford) Jason, Linda (Ayers) Weeks to see friends and visit the ‘old home Tom Long, Jim and Linda (Conant) Norma Bell town.’” Robinson, Bob and Pat (O'Brien) Roger Blomgren Chevalier, Betty (Donald) Cobery, Carol (Bowser) Brown We wish Robert Theriault a happy and Hank and Cindy (Picken) Barbara (Burkinshaw) Allen retirement from the Commonwealth Brown. Gerald Buteau of Massachusetts. He served as the John Cullen Head Electrician at the MDC. In September, Bob and Barb Colleen (Daron) Fuller (Kimball) Mackey were up North Joan (Decatur) Gould Class of 1961 (from South Carolina) for a semi Elaine (Dionne) Brown annual visit to MGH. They David Dirubbo 1961 Class Agent: report: "We had dinner with Sue Carlyn (Dittmer) Jehle Gregory Cook (Humphrey) Astle and her husband, John Dorsey 28 Valhalla Drive Paul; Pat Jamros; and MaryLyn Patricia (Dunlavey) Scaplen Milford, NH 03055-3035 (Davis) Colburn and husband, Sandra (Dupee) Luoma [email protected] Phil. It was a pre-holiday dinner David Farrow since we weren't going to be there Fred Field Congratulations to Georgia in the winter. We literally ran into Mary Jo (Fisher) Austin (Bartlett) Norton who earned her Cindy (Dupee) Gale at Market Diane (French) Mathews B.A. in American Studies from Basket in Nashua while shopping Carol (Gibbons) Quimby Brigham Young University in 2009. for items we cannot get here. David James Gifford Pearson visited with us just before Allan Gould Congratulations to Alexander Olsen the holidays. Bob had set up a tee Jo-Ann (Gravelle) Bonszar who will be inducted to the CHSAA time but the weather intervened. Ann (Hansen) Kirk Hall of Fame on March 26, 2011. We took him on the tour of Myrtle Jane (Hansen) Gibson Beach and down to Huntington Judith (Harrington) Leary Class of 1962 State Park. Then we celebrated Michael Hart 1962 Class Agent: all our birthdays, since we are all Arthur Kirk Laura Flannery Masson within a month of each other, at a Barbara (Lebedzinski) Fraterrigo 119 Beachwood Terrace new restaurant named BLISS. It Eunice (LeMasurier) DeSilva Wells, Me 04090 was a very nice, relaxing evening. James Logan [email protected] We were very fortunate to miss all Raymond McEnaney the hurricanes this past Fall. They Gertrude (Morris) May seem to circumnavigate South Roberta (Mortali) McGovern Carolina and head straight for North Ralph Nolet Class of 1963 Carolina, then North or out to Maureen (O’Rourke) Girouard 1963 Class Agent: sea." The Mackeys are planning on Joan (O’Sullivan) Desilva Henry and Cynthia Picken Brown attending the Hall Of Fame banquet Linnea (Peterson) Fader 494 Shore Drive (both have been inducted into the Peter Picken Laconia, NH 03246 HOF) in March. That would be a Dennis Ready [email protected] good time for classmates to catch up Sally (Remick) Alcorn with them. Diana (Ricciardi) Wright Condolences to the families of Marty Beverly (Silva) Cancella Jolin and Charlie Mentas, both of Barbara (MacKissock) Beaudette has Judith St. Pierre) Welch whose mothers passed away recently. moved, but remains in Manchester, Scott Stamp NH. She is enjoying spoiling her Marion (Tower) Perreault Charlie and Anna Mentas returned grandchildren. (A common activity Elizabeth (Vaipan) Barry to Chelmsford in October for a visit among our classmates.) Carolyn (Walker) Ralls and were joined by a number of Louise (Whalen) Rosen high school friends from both the Jack McNally reports he is interested Patricia (Znoj) Bellefeuille Classes of 1963 and 1964. A dinner in acquiring property in the at the Princeton Station restaurant Plymouth, NH area. While many

32 classmates are moving south, Jack We wish Sal Ciulla the best in 50’s and 60’s were a great time to could join us hardy souls up here in his retirement from Northrop grow up here. When I see what has Paradise (that's New Hampshire for Grumman. He is presently a high become of the little town I once the uninitiated). school football coach. loved, I long for those old days.

Steph (Wells) Sherman is heading Best wishes to Jim and Linda My Boy Scout Troop, troop 66, met in the other direction for the winter, Robinson on their respective at the Unitarian Church. Our deciding to spend the colder months retirements, Jim from Raytheon and Scoutmaster, Bob Clough (class of in Florida. Linda from the Town of Chelmsford ‘31), was a genuinely nice guy. Library. Judy (Sidebottom) Putnam wrote: My brother, Steve (‘67), and other "Dave and I spent New Years Eve Additional best wishes to Patricia kids around our age loved to ring the with Bob and Pam (Damon) Truax (O’Brien) Chevalier on her bell at Central Baptist Church on in Sarasota while on our way to Fort retirement. Sunday mornings. As they clung to Myers for a couple of months." the thick rope with a death grip, the Check out the Alumni Profile in weight of the bell would lift them We wish the following our best this issue. Our community-serving several feet off the floor. for happy and healthy retirements: classmate Jim Sousa is profiled! Barbara (Mac Kissock) Beaudette, Congratulations Jim! A number of us played baseball in Marjorie (Znoj) Caron from the small triangular park at Westford A T & T, Bob Chevalier from It's so great that Cynthia Chase and Worthen Streets across from the Sun Microsystems, and Susan is going to be inducted into the Congregational Church. (Farrington) Young from MCL CHSAA Hall of Fame this March. Press. She's worked hard and done a lot St. Mary’s Church resembled a of good, and these efforts will be Spanish mission. With its yellow Lastly, we have a small group of celebrated. Congratulations! adobe exterior, it seemed more suited classmates working to find or to California. Farther down on confirm both street and e-mail The Alumni Association is going Fletcher Street, my parents would addresses for the Class of 1963 to be having a much stronger web buy our Christmas trees from the in preparation to communicate presence, so take a look at www. Greenwood’s, where Lowell Five particulars of the 50th Reunion. chsalumni.org when you get a Cent Savings Bank is now. The (No, there are no details yet.) Any chance. There will be a professional father of Lenny Olenchak (‘64) made classmate can confirm both addresses feel to it, but we'll be keeping it delicious donuts in his shop approxi- by e-mailing the information to personal with blogs, etc. and lots of mately where Chelmsford Auto Hank Brown at hankbrownnh@ updates. ~ Lynne School is. metrocast.net. ~ Hank Sometimes we would walk onto Class of 1964 Class of 1965 Emerson’s Farm and look for Ernie, the farmhand. He would always 1964 Class Agent: 1965 Class Agent: appear wearing his muddy rubber Lynne Marshall McSheehy Mary Vaillancourt Smith boots and warning us not to scare his 15 Twiss Road P.O. Box 285 hogs. North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Westford, MA 01886 [email protected] Nancy Delmore Hughes I attended the Center, the Quessy, 2 Cottage Row the East, the McFarlin, and the old Larry Urban reports that he now North Chelmsford, MA 01863 high school. Among the many the SAGE director at the Salvation teachers I had who conveyed passion Army of Lowell. (Editor’s note: This trip down for their subject were Mr. Tournas, “memory lane” was submitted by Mrs. Mooney, Mrs. Poland, Mr. Congratulations to Dave Conrad your classmate Russell Mann, enjoy!) Boucher, Mr. Sargent, Mr. Simonian, who retired after 42 years as a postal and Mr. Rancatore, who cautioned us clerk from the Chelmsford Post My family moved into our Littleton to “never put anything smaller than Office. He and Pat (’66) have moved Road home in 1954. Chelmsford your elbow in your ear.” Some of us to 14 Emerson Circle, Pepperell exuded small-town charm, and the boys were bussed from grade school MA 01463.

33 to the old YMCA in Lowell for I moved back to town after six years station, the attendant gassed up your swimming lessons. School cancella- in Southern California, I saw Henry car, washed the windshield, and tions due to severe weather were sitting on the steps in front of checked the oil. signaled by several powerful blasts Michael Sargent’s dental practice on from air horns atop the town hall. Chelmsford Street. While he and I Before Stop and Shop™, there was reminisced over bottles of Moxie™ , Purity Supermarket where you could Bob Germann (Keith Academy ‘64) I confessed to several acts of pilfering see a smiling Flo Redican operating and I picked up our Lowell Sun penny candy. Ol’ Henry shrugged it a cash register. Jimmy Gagnon, one newspapers at the old town hall. off and said I probably wasn’t alone of my neighbors, retired from Purity There was a Coke machine inside in my actions. as a butcher. and “Germ” and I always fished for coins in the change slot. My route Around the corner from Eriksen’s The Bowl-a-rama had duckpins and consisted of Chelmsford center and was Chelmsford Paint and Hard- pool tables. Sometimes there were Littleton Road. The weekly paper ware, owned and operated by cigar- dances downstairs featuring the was 42 cents. If you bought the chomping Harry Wilson. Cliff sound of Brent & the Spectres. The Sunday paper, it shot up to 62 cents. Kellogg manned another hardware Alpine Lanes had ten pin bowling Some of my customers also employed store in the center near Godin’s Five and the expertise of Cliff Keck and me to mow their lawn, rake their and Dime. Across the street was the the Marcangelo father and son team. leaves, and shovel their driveway. original Harrington’s Liquor Store. The present store, owned by John North Chelmsford had Ballos Diner, When they went on vacation, I Harrington (‘64), is an overwhelming the Paramount, Tony and Ann’s would do Bob’s paper route, compris- success. His model train Christmas Pizza, and Charlie Dinnigan’s Lanes, ing part of Chelmsford Street and all display is spectacular. Other busi- which fed the duckpin bowling of Bridge Street, and Donnie Wil- nesses were the Three Barbers, the desire of those living in the capital cox’s (‘64) encompassing Westford cobbler’s, Jack’s Diner, Ernie (Tet- and vicinity. and Worthen Streets. reault) the Barber, Eddie Hart’s Clothing Store. Personal service Johnny DePalma (‘56) is credited Heavy traffic was basically nonexis- abounded. Walter Lewis delivered with saving Dinnigan’s, now called tent. You could hop in your car and his fresh Sunny Meadows Farm milk North Chelmsford Lanes. A likable drive unencumbered without stop- to us in bottles. guy and a class act, Johnny has ping for traffic lights every hundred owned and operated this piece of yards, and most people actually paid Bill and Andy’s was a place I would nostalgia since 1974. Walking down attention to the act of driving itself. I go for red and white fishing bobbers the stairs and into his lanes is like vividly recall trudging down the and Revell™ and Monogram™ taking a trip back in history. When middle of Littleton Road alone in model car and plane kits. Cole’s you ask him about the lanes, his face the predawn darkness during a Store had awesome archery equip- lights up and he regales you with snowstorm while delivering the ment. stories about the history of his Sunday Sun. The only sound was beloved business. that of the snow crunching under my Before it became Hallissey Chevro- feet. let, my parents bought their beautiful Another lasting business is Lupien’s two-tone blue 1957 Chevy Bel Air at Farm. I’m following the tradition my Before beginning my route, I would Roger Boyd’s. Chelmsford High mother started by buying apples and buy several candy bars at Page’s Drug classmate Tom Moriarty (‘65) had other goodies from Al (‘54) and Store. Or I would cave in for one or another cool ride—a mint black Maria’s. On a crisp morning, Maria’s two fresh-baked cinnamon rolls from 1940 Ford coupe, which he would sugar-frosted yeast bread, warmed Ruby Emery’s Old Mill Bakery. sometimes drive to school. up, slathered with butter, and accom- panied with a cup of hot coffee, is The old wood floors in Henry Whenever my parents needed car sheer ecstasy. Eriksen’s General Store creaked repairs, they would go to where when you walked on them. Although Artie Greenwood was service My parents carted my brother and the Atomic Fireballs™ there were manager and Gordon Marshall was me off to the Chelmsford Drive-In mild by today’s standards, we showed the chief mechanic at the Alpine where we saw movies such as The our bravado by sucking on them Gulf Station next to Skip’s Restau- Ten Commandments and Some Like while awaiting the spicy blast. When rant. When you pulled into any gas It Hot.

34 Chelmsford Ginger Ale Company, We kids loved to climb the stairs to Skip’s Restaurant, and Skip’s Ice Class of 1967 the top of Robin Hill Tower and Cream Stand. Now a parcel of 1967 Class Agent: witness the awesome panoramic view Emerson Farm’s land that was to be Della Wickens Coffin of the town. Long before the Free- preserved for perpetuity is being 383 Acton Road man Bike Trail—a tribute to an replaced by some nondescript Chelmsford, MA 01824 outstanding human being, Bruce building. [email protected] Freeman, and one of the few things Paulette Grout the town has done right—we used to The opening scene from the movie 1 Hamblett Avenue amble down the railroad tracks across Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Tyngsboro, MA 01879 the street from our house. The sooth- shows Butch (Paul Newman) ing sound of the freight train drifted studying the exterior of a once Mary (Lahue) Caffelle is secretary into our open windows on summer familiar bank. He walks in and at the Center School in Chelmsford nights. notices the bank now has new (where she also attended in grades security measures. He says to the 1 – 5!) She and Dana will celebrate In high school my friend, Bob bank guard, “What happened to the their 40th anniversary this year. “Mickey” Maguire (‘64), was a soda old bank? It was beautiful.” The They are very proud grandparents of jerk and I washed dishes at Howard guard replies, “People kept robbing Shannon, MacGregor, and Jameson Johnson’s. Next to “Ho Jo’s” was it.” Cassidy responds, “Small price to and enjoy every minute of it! Strick’s Market. pay for beauty.” ~ Russ I also worked at Demoulas Super- Class of 1966 Class of 1968 market where I printed the “More for Your Dollar” signs advertising the 1966 Class Agent: 1968 Class Agent: weekly specials. Prior to Demoulas’s, Cynthia Dupee Gale Kathleen Archibald A&P Supermarket stood where what 4 Catherine Street 140 Main Street remains of the Chelmsford Cinema. Nashua, NH 03060 North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected] Carol Welch Catalano We respected and feared the police. Patricia Duffin Conrad 35 Vine Brook Rd. As a teenager, a menacing glare from 14 Emerson Circle Westford, MA 01886 Buddy Adams or Basil Larkin would Pepperell, MA 01463 [email protected] leave me shaking in my loafers. [email protected] Charles Larock Jr. is a Senior Data My cousins, the Colton’s, lived on We welcome Dave Ingalls of Center Analyst at Enterprise Bank Concord Road, across the street from Chelmsford as a new member of and Trust. a beautiful pine forest that was CHSAA. bulldozed to create Chelmsford Courtney Catalano, daughter of Farms I. Congratulations to Bruce Pierce’s Carol (Welch) Catalano graduated son, Joshua, who earned his Juris in May, 2010 from Mass. General The family of Jim Flanagan (‘66) Doctorem in 2009 from the Hospital Institute of Health Sciences leased the former “Bird Pony Farm” Georgetown University School of as a certified Nurse Practitioner at the intersection of Golden Cove Law. specializing in Pediatrics. Road and Billerica Road for years after Bird moved the ponies to Pat and Dave (’64) Conrad Brenda (Gauthier) Avila is now a Dunstable. The barn is still there but have moved to 14 Emerson subcontract manager at Raytheon. the 18 acres of pasture were devel- Circle, Pepperell MA 01463. oped for housing. Congratulations to Dave who retired after 42 years as a postal clerk from Pine forests, woodlands, and open the Chelmsford Post Office. meadows have all but disappeared. Before it was widened, Littleton Neil Coffin is now owner of NTC Road was lined with maple, elm, and Automotive. oak trees, and an occasional chestnut tree. We are left with memories of

35 Pat McHugh Hamilton Class of 1969 Don Miller Class of 1972 1969 Class Agent: Eileen Morris St. Jean 1972 Class Agent: Jane Kelly Fletcher Mary Munroe Miller Ann Marie Roark 43 Stedman Street Jay Newell 9 Natalie Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Jim O’Brien Chelmsford, MA 01824 Judith Krasnecki Carven Candy Ovitt Chase 89 Westford Street Denise Pendergast Peters Class of 1973 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mary Jo Podgorni Saulis 1973 Class Agent: Elaine Poulin Doucette Lynn Mercier Marcella Robert McKittrick is now President Nancy Raneri Bennetti 74 Carlisle Street of Abbott – Treat Industrial Doug Reed Chelmsford, MA 01824 Supply, Inc., Treasurer of Realty Steve Rimsa [email protected] Professionals, Inc., and Treasurer of Dave Sadowski Chelmsford Investment Holdings, Skip Sagris Donna (Tereshko) McKittrick Inc. Brian Simard is a Pre-op Review Nurse at Peggy Stavros Reeves Massachusetts Eye and Ear Christine Sophos is employed as a Malea Stephenson Hughes Infirmary, Boston. technical editor at Parametrix, Inc. Ronnie Sykes Marcia Thompson Tyrell John Avila is now working at Textron Roberta Transue Highstone Class of 1974 as a quality control inspector. Robin Transue Dubois 1974 Class Agent: Judy Traywick Jalbert Debbie Haywood Class of 1970 Donna Upton Foley 17 LeMay Way Nancy Whitcomb Cary North Chelmsford, MA 01863 1970 Class Agent: Billy Whitworth [email protected] John & Kathy Kerrigan Judge Dave Wickens 19 Susan Carsley Way Tom Wirtanen I hope this finds everyone enjoying a Sandwich, MA 02563 Pat Wojtas healthy, happy new year! Please feel Wendy Marshall-Hudzik Ken Woodman free to call, e-mail or send any news 63 Leonard Avenue Pam Woodman Wright to me! Dracut, MA 01826 [email protected] We welcome Patricia (Cossette) Michael & Jennifer (Varano ’76) Merrill as a new member of Baraldi have had an exciting summer Editor’s note: The following CHSAA. and fall! Their older daughter members of the Class of 1970 Kristina was married in June at St were inadvertently left off the list Arlene Blake is working for Caldwell Mary’s followed by a reception at of attendees at their 40th Class Banker as a real estate agent. Vesper Country Club. Son Michael Reunion in the last issue of the finished up his football career at St. Lion’s Pride. Please accept my Class of 1971 Lawrence University in upper New apologies. York state. He and his team had 1971 Class Agent: a very good season and made the Sandy Parkhurst Johnston Kathy Kerrigan Judge playoffs. Their younger daughter, 8 Bradley Lane Rick Kinney Elizabeth is enjoying her senior year Westford, MA 01886 Bobby Klynen at CHS. She is an active member of [email protected] Cyndi Lavalle Dotten the CHS community and a member Bev Lachut Wyman of the field hockey team. She Lorraine (Henry) Bernstein is Karen Ledbetter Tango has been accepted to St. Anselm’s presently self-employed at Creative Fred Lindahl College in Manchester, NH where Drapery Designs, LLC / Full Moon Butch Lussier she will play field hockey. She is also Canvas Company. Wendy Marshall-Hudzik a senior class representative and very June May busy preparing for senior week. Karen McEnnis Gagnon I am still teaching at Chelmsford John McGeown High and just finished up being

36 the Class adviser for the Class of Johnson who will be inducted to the 2010. It is such a busy but fun and Class of 1976 CHSAA Hall of Fame on March 26, rewarding experience. Our senior 1976 Class Agent: 2011. week highlight was having the prom Joanne Bousquet Sargent at Gillette Stadium, a bit different 32 Main Street Class of 1977 than the Sheraton in Bedford, NH. Westford, MA 01886 The students and the chaperones Michael Robinson 1977 Class Agent: were thrilled to have had the 232 Farmwood Drive Karen Lebedzinski Clement opportunity to attend the prom at Statesville, NC 28625 101 Main St. such a fantastic venue. [email protected] Townsend, MA 01469 978-597-5914 Karen ( Joyce) Cotoni, Debbie Mark your calendars for the 35th [email protected] (DiFazio) Sgro, and I got together anniversary class reunion - Saturday, for our annual Christmas lunch. October 22, 2011, 6:00pm - 11:30pm Tracy Bottomley is presently working Karen’s son Derek graduated from at the Westford Regency. Check out as a contract administrator at Bridgeport University in Ct. While the FACEBOOK page for more Ametek Aerospace in Wilmington at Bridgeport he played four years of details, or email Mike Robinson @ MA. varsity baseball. He received several [email protected] awards as one of their top pitchers. Congratulations to Kris Pisarik who Debbie has had a very exciting year! Scott Graham , always a runner, will be inducted to the CHSAA Hall She became the grandmother of a has branched out to Triathlons. of Fame on March 26, 2011. beautiful baby girl, Victoria. Her This fall he completed the Florida older son Jason is the proud father. IRONMAN! Way to go Scott. Her younger son, Joseph, a graduate Class of 1978 of , spent the Our own George Condo is featured 1978 Class Agent: past year in Afghanistan as a United in the Jan 17th edition of the New Michael Donigan States Marine. It was a very special Yorker Magazine. George is an 3 Lamplighter Lane Christmas as he came home. extraordinary artist whose mid- Chelmsford, MA 01863 career survey exhibition “George [email protected] On a very sad note, classmate John Condo: Mental States” was at the Mattison died very unexpectedly New Museum in New York City in Congratulations to Tom Curran, who December 30, 2010. John was such February. ran the Outer Banks Half-marathon a fun, caring and talented friend. in November. Tom finished race in John is survived by his wife Marian, Class of 76'ers have always been a time of 2:10. Tom is also the head daughter Hannah, son Shane and a community service bunch, and hockey coach at Lowell Catholic his siblings Jim, Linda & Mary. Our that tradition continues to this day. High School, where his two boys TJ deepest sympathy, thoughts and Numerous classmates run, bike, walk and Dan are members of the team. prayers are sent out to his family and in events to raise money for MS, friends at this difficult time. Diabetes, Cancer and other great 2010 was the tenth year of having causes. Dave and Patti Fielding the East West Challenge golf tour- Congratulations to Randy Gillies were instrumental in the 1st Annual nament. The East won for the sec- who will be inducted to the CHSAA Empty Bowls Event for Greater ond straight year, so they were able Hall of Fame on March 26, 2011. Lowell Day, January 23. For a to hang on to trophy. Jim Philippou, ~ Debbie small donation you chose a unique/ this year’s captain, is displaying the beautiful bowl and be served a meal trophy in his Carlisle home for all Class of 1975 of soup/bread. This bowl is a keeper to see. Playing this year were Steve - a reminder of the empty bowls 1975 Class Agent: Ash, Dave Berndt, Tom Curran, Ken of this world. All proceeds will D’Amato, Jim Buckley, Joe Gamache, Michael Lynch benefit Living Waters Ministry of [email protected] Lyndon Johnson, Brian Mann, Gary Hope and Lowell Hunger/Homeless Mann, Bill Marcin, Neil Moran, William Martin Commission. ~ Mike Jim Philippou, Mark Prescott, Scott 9 Vincent Street Rogers and Tim Shutt. Chelmsford, MA 01824 Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Mike, your Class Agent, and Ed I plan to have the 2011 EWC Golf

37 tournament on June 24th. If anyone Class of 1978 - Golf Tourney Group: would like to play, please let me know. L to R: Tom Curran, Dave Berndt, Steve Ash, Tim Shutt, Mike Donigan, Gary Mann, It is a good time and everyone seems Jim Buckley, Ken D'Amato, Lyndon Johnson, Brian Mann, Neil Moran, Mark Prescott, to enjoy getting together and retelling Scott Rogers, Joe Gamache old stories. If interested, send me an email or give me a call.

In February, Steve Ash’s wife Theresa had a surprise 50th birthday party for Steve at the Stonehedge Inn, in Tyngsboro. The old neighborhood was represented with Kerry Sullivan, Gary Mann. and Brian Mann. Also attending from CHS, Suzy Donigan, Mark and Elaine (Girard) Prescott (‘80), Jennifer (Roark) Mann (‘82) and Steve’s sister Linda (‘75).

In June, a surprise party for Rusty Greenwood was held at the Tyngsboro Class of 1978 - Thanksgiving Weekend Reunion: Sportsman’s Club. Attending from L to R: Scott Peters, Dave Berndt, Mike Donigan, John Hansbury, Kerry Sullivan, Ken our class, were Stephen Baraldi, Bill D'Amato, Stephen Baraldi, Bill Marcin Marcin, Larry Pratt, Suzy Donigan, Ken D’Amato and Dave Berndt.

Also in June, Charlie Chigas turned 50 and he had a party at his beauti- ful home in Cold Spring NY. Steve Hildreth (’77) flew in from Houston, Texas. Tom Bannister (’77) and his wife Joan drove down from Maine. It was great to see Tom and Steve, who I have not seen in over ten years. Char- lie and his brother George (’76) also put on an impromptu concert, George on piano and Charlie on clarinet. Tom also decided to sing along. It was fun to hang out with catch up with every- Class of 1978 - Steve Ash Birthday Party: one. Tom is trying to convince Char- L to R: Elaine Prescott, Mark Prescott, Brian Mann, Maureen Mann, Jenn Mann, Steve Ash, lie into making this a yearly event. Theresa Ash, Mike Donigan, Gary Mann, Kerry Sullivan, Terry Sullivan, Suzy Donigan Early August, Suzy and I met up with Stephen and Carol Baraldi at the Sunset Tiki Bar - Nashoba Valley Ski Area to celebrate Carol’s 50th.

Late August, Suzy and I went to Nar- ragansett, RI to visit Jim and Terry Hopkins. The weather was great, so we spent most of the weekend hang- ing on the beach. On Saturday night, we drove into Newport and attended a concert at Fort Adams State Park. Newport is a great place to visit,

38 especially during the summer. Jim Class of 1978 - Class of 1978 - has been living and working in Rhode Golf Tourney Winner: Ashley Hansbury Fundraiser: Island since he graduated from URI. L to R: Jim Philippou, Gary Mann, L to R: Suzy and Mike Donigan, Jim and Terry have four daughters. Mark and Elaine Noonan In November, Ken D’Amato’s wife Melissa hosted a surprise 50th for Ken at Turner Hill Country Club, Ipswich, MA. Chelmsford High was well rep- resented and a group picture was taken. Attending Alumni were Ken’s brother Cliff and sister Eve, Suzy Donigan, Kerry Sullivan, Dave Berndt, Mike and Joanne Sargent, Marc and Kim Nor- mandin, and Mark and Jeff Beck.

Thanksgiving weekend, Suzy and I had our pre-football game breakfast. Showing up before the game was, Charlie Chigas and his father Dr. Class of 1978 - Charlie Chigas Birthday Party: Chigas, Tom Bannister, Steve Ash, L to R: Suzy Donigan, Mike Donigan, Steve Hildreth, Charlie Chigas, Tom Bannister Stephen Baraldi, Bill Marcin and Kerry Sullivan. Later, that weekend, we met at the Center Sport’s Bar with Stephen Baraldi, Kerry Sullivan, Bill Marcin, Ken D’Amato, Dave Berndt, Neil Moran, John Hansbury, Scott Peters and Joe Nolet.

Heidi Reslow is now working in In- ternational Sales for Templer Systems.

Please email me any other class news and Happy New Year to everyone. ~ Mike

Class of 1978 - Ken D’Amato Birthday Party: Class of 1978 - Front Row, L to R: Dave Berndt, Steve Becht, Ken D'Amato, Rob Eberle, Kerry Sullivan Pre Thanksgiving Game Breakfast: Back Row, L to R: Mike Donigan, Suzy Donigan, Jim Becht, Joanne Sargent, Michael L to R: Stephen Baraldi, Mike Donigan, Sargent, Kim Normandin, Marc Normandin, Cliff D'Amato and Eve D'Amato Steve Ash, Suzy Donigan, Charlie Chigas, Tom Bannister, Bill Marcin

39 Class of 1979 Class of 1982 - Class of 1983 1979 Class Agent: Editor’s Note: Here is a condensed 1983 Class Agent: Lauren I’Anson biography of your amazing classmate, Doreen DePalma Burns Dr. Mark Maybury. 5 Gristone Road 3 Overlook Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 Tyngsboro, MA 01879

Steven Mark is now working for the Littleton Public School Department Class of 1984 as its Business Manager. 1984 Class Agent: John Sousa, Jr. Pamela Mark has earned her M. Ed. 88 Carlisle Street In Library Media Studies and is a Chelmsford, MA 01824 Library Media Specialist. [email protected] Class of 1980 Michael Berger is presently working for Jennings Aeronautics as a software 1980 Class Agent: engineer. Neal Casale 62 Hawk Drive Congratulations to George Mercuri Bedford, NH 03110 Dr. Mark T. Maybury is Chief who will be inducted to the CHSAA [email protected] Scientist of the U.S. Air Force, Hall of Fame on March 26, 2011. Washington DC. He serves as chief We welcome Mark Bossi of Bedford scientific adviser to the Chief of Staff Class of 1985 MA as a new member of CHSAA. and Secretary of the Air Force, and 1985 Class Agent: provides assessments on a wide range Christine LeClair Matte Laurie (Nelson) Leahy is an of scientific and technical issues 56 G Street Assistant Vice President at Lowell affecting the Air Force mission. He Dracut, MA 01826 Cooperative Bank. also interacts with other services [email protected] and the Office of the Secretary of Class of 1981 Defense on issues affecting the Air Class of 1986 1981 Class Agent: Force in-house technical enterprise. Amy Provencal McGuigan He serves on the steering committee 1986 Class Agent: P.O. Box 307 and senior review group of the Air Kimberly Finnegan Mont Vernon, NH 03057 Force Scientific Advisory Board, 3028 Stanstead Circle [email protected] or SAB. He has served in many Norcross, GA 30071 capacities on the SAB. He also is We welcome Patricia (O’Brien) Bossi the principal science and technology of Bedford MA as a new member of representative of the Air Force to the CHSAA. civilian scientific and engineering community and to the public at large. Lisa (Mercier) Lynch is Executive Assistant to the President at the He has additionally served on Flynn and Reynolds Agency. studies of the Defense Science Board and the Intelligence Science Class of 1982 Board. A former Air Force officer, Dr. Maybury is currently on a leave 1982 Class Agent: of absence as an executive director Betsy Kehoe Congratulations to Kristina House- at the MITRE Corporation. He man who married Bruce Bowman of 18 Grandview Road has edited or coauthored 10 books, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Concord NH on May 1, 2010 at the authored more than 60 refereed Silk Farm Audubon Center in Con- Jay Casale publications, and been awarded cord NH. They were attended by their 43750 Carson Court several U.S. patents. four daughters in an outdoor May Day Ashburn, VA 20147 celebration complete with a maypole. [email protected] They reside in Allenstown, NH.

40 Class of 1987 Class of 1990 Class of 1992 1987 Class Agent: 1990 Class Agent: Robert Flynn Christine Frassica Scaplen Kristin Westgate Donovan [email protected] Scotty Hollow Drive D32 7 Wildes Road North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Denise (Hamwey) Wagstaff and her [email protected] husband Robert Wagstaff announce Elisa Simonian Ouellette the birth of a daughter, Megan 243 Campbell Drive Class of 1991 Charlotte Wagstaff. Megan was born Lowell, MA 01851 on September 27, 2010 and is their 1991 Class Agent: [email protected] first child. Denise is employed by John MacPhee City of Melrose as a French teacher 14 Pendleton Road Christina Doherty is working as at Melrose High School. They make Chelmsford, MA 01824 a massage therapist for Le Spa of their home in Lowell MA. [email protected] Carmel CA in an independent office in Pacific Grove, CA. Brian Taranto 20 Woodlawn Avenue Class of 1993 Angela (Gehr) Coutoumas is Chelmsford, MA 01824 1993 Class Agent: working as an account manager for [email protected] Tracy Sullivan Barbizon Light of New England. Editor’s note: Your classmate John 62 Gilbert Road Ullom, lost his daughter Alexandra Belmont, MA 02478 Class of 1988 to a rare blood disorder. In her 1988 Class Agent: memory, his family sponsors two Laura Jacobi was named Senior Julie Webber Comeau blood drives a year and would like to Vice President & Chief Accounting 819 West Street encourage you to donate. Officer of Lake Sunapee Bank in Lunenburg, MA 01462 Newport, NH, a billion-dollar bank Save a life – become a blood donor! serving western NH and central VT. Register to donate blood for the She also began a New Hampshire Precious Angels Blood Drive chapter of Flashes of Hope (effective Class of 1989 January 1, 2011) and serves as the 1989 Class Agent: Alexandra L. Ullom Memorial Blood Chapter Director. Flashes of Hope Noelle Pasternak Jue Drive, Saturday, February 26th, 9am is a national non-profit organization 13048 Chambord Way – 2pm. Lowell Lodge of Elks. 40 that changes the way children with San Diego, CA 92130 Old Ferry Road, Lowell, MA cancer see themselves through the [email protected] gift of photography and raises money PLEASE make an appointment: for pediatric cancer research. www. www.redcrossblood.org, click flashesofhope.org Class of 1992 - schedule a donation appointment Megan Charlotte Wagstaff, today and enter sponsor code 8297 Andrea (Cosgrove) Quirbach works born September 27, 2010. or call simply call 1-800-RED- as an administrative manager for CROSS. DCF of Cambridge.

Blood bank levels are dangerously Class of 1994 low during the winter months. All 1994 Class Agent: blood types are needed, especially Kathleen McSheehy LaRochelle type O negative. 51 Thomas Drive Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected]

Sonali Parekh Desai and her husband welcome their new daughter Arianna Kayli Desai. She was born during the blizzard on Monday,

41 December 27, 2010 at 3:16 am. Her brothers Shalen and Armaan adore Class of 1997 - Congratulations! her and they are all doing well. Danny and Katy (Hibbard) Halligan, May 8, 2010

Mr. Rubin, one of our class advisors, retired last June and now enjoys spending time with his new grandson.

Michelle (Anderson) Barbin and her husband welcomed a daughter, Ella Elizabeth, on September 27, 2010. Ella joins big brother Jackson.

Tim and Mandy McMaster have relocated to Brooklyn NY. Tim is now a producer / editor / on-air talent at Major League Baseball. Com. ~ Katie Class of 1995 1995 Class Agent: Greg Mara [email protected] Class of 1997 Class of 1999 1997 Class Agent: 1999 Class Agent: Class of 1996 Jennifer Harrington Jenna Marie (Paollili) DiPinto 149 Boston Road 4 Natalie Road 1996 Class Agent: Chelmsford, MA Chelmsford, MA 01824 Jessica McSheehy Del Llano [email protected] [email protected] 14 Chauncey Street Lowell, MA 01851-4322 Congratulations to Katy (Hibbard) [email protected] Class of 2000 and Danny Halligan who were 2000 Class Agent: Congratulations to Scott Johnson married on May 8, 2010 at the First Parish Church in Westford. Their Amanda (Krupkoski) Silvia and his wife Carolynn who were [email protected] married on November 12 in Arizona, reception was held at The Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton. and will soon head off to Ljubljana, Leslie (Cantin) Leedberg and Slovenia for a couple years as his next her husband, Greg, are pleased assignment. Class of 1998 to announce the birth of their 1998 Class Agent: first son, Timothy Ryan, born on Scott writes, "I fly F-16s for the Air Jeff Gallant December 15, 2010 at UMass Force, but took advantage of this unique opportunity (I'm still an Air 167 Groton Road Memorial Medical Center in Force officer). We've moved around North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Worcester, MA. Timothy weighed a bunch the last couple years, so the [email protected] 6 lbs 9 oz and was 20 inches long at stability will be nice." birth. The Leedberg family lives in Angelique Eliopoulos has earned Southborough, MA. We welcome Brandi (Merill) her JD from Suffolk University DeCarolis of Tyngsboro MA as a Law School and is an attorney at Kate (Long) Averett and her spouse, new member of CHSAA. Eliopoulos and Eliopoulos, PC. Sanden Averett, moved to Austin, TX this summer. Kate is in her first Jennifer Jefferson is Director of the Mark Zabierek is a graduate of the year of doctoral studies in sociology Endicott College Writing Center. Air Force Academy and works as a at the University of Texas at Austin, ~ Jess consultant for Deloitte Consulting, and Sanden works as a freelance web LLP. developer and designer. They recently

42 traveled back to New England for Class of 2000 - Christmas and to meet their new Class of 2003 Timothy Ryan Leedberg, born nephew, Patrick, born on December 2003 Class Agent: December 15, 2010 22 to Kate's sister Maureen Long Kerry Buckley ('96) and her husband, Tony Fiorini. 125 School Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Matt Coddaire is totally engaged to [email protected] Alana Blasingame. They are super stoked to be living in Playa Del Rey, CA but plan to move to a rad Class of 2004 suburb outside Denver, CO within 2004 Class Agent: a few years. They met in 2006 at a Joe Marcaurelle dope New Year’s Eve wedding in [email protected] Frisco, CO, where Matt was living as a successful moocher. In 2007, Leah DiMaio earned her Bachelor he chased Alana’s tail to Southern of Arts in English Literature in May California, and now Matt is currently of 2010 from the UMass Lowell kicking it up in Hollywood as a Graduate School of Education. freelance video editor while Alana is busting her behind in Culver City Pam Linstad earned her BS in Class of 2000 - as a full-time producer. They're communications from Fitchburg planning for a wicked awesome Matt Coddaire and Alana Blasingame State College in 2008. She is a spring wedding in California in Preschool Primary Caregiver and is 2012! working as a program technician. Sarah Ellsworth married Mark Foster on December 29, 2010 in an intimate ceremony with family and Class of 2005 friends on the beach in Antigua. Class Agent Needed! They met at the University of To become a Class Agent contact: Connecticut, where Sarah received Jeff Gallant her bachelor’s and master’s degrees 167 Groton Road in education. Sarah and Mark live in North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Connecticut, where Sarah is a fifth- [email protected] Class of 2000 - grade teacher. ~ Amanda Sarah (Ellsworth) and Mark Foster, Joshua Weibly earned his BFA from December 29, 2010 the Cooper Union in 2010. Class of 2001 Michelle Pare earned her BA from 2001 Class Agent: Stonehill College in 2009. CPT & Mrs. Andrew Fleming 7824D Light Fighter Drive Fort Carson, CO 80902 Class of 2006 Class Agent Needed! Class of 2002 To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant Class Agent Needed! 167 Groton Road To become a Class Agent contact: North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Jeff Gallant [email protected] 167 Groton Road North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Amy DiMaio earned her Bachelor [email protected] of Science in May of 2010 from Fitchburg State College.

43 Julie Mangan earned her BS from UMass Amherst in February of The Westlands School - 2010 and is studying for her M. Ed. This clipping came our way, does it bring back any memories??? at UMass Lowell. Class of 2007 2007 Class Agent: Erin Quimby 30 Golden Cove Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Laura Coral Chelmsford, MA 01824 [email protected] Class of 2008 Class Agent Needed! To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant 167 Groton Road North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected]

Brandon DeFreitas is attending Bryant University and working at Walgreen’s Corp. Class of 2009 2009 Class Agent: CHSAA Sarah Baker [email protected] Michael Crafts Golf Classic [email protected] Class of 2010 Class Agent Needed! To become a Class Agent contact: Jeff Gallant Coming Th is Fall 167 Groton Road North Chelmsford, MA 01863 [email protected] n Watch for updates!

44 JOHN G. HARRINGTON 978-256-2711 ROTARY CONCERT PRESIDENT 978-256-8706 fax HARRINGTON WILL SUPPORT CHS WINE & LIQUORS AND THE CHSAA 10 Summer St., Chelmsford, MA 01824 GIFT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER The Rotary Club of Chelmsford has presented a March concert for the past two years featuring two top musical Class of “64” groups - "Beantown" and "Syncopation". John G. Harrington Linda Lessard Harrington This year's concert is scheduled for Friday March 11, 2011 at the Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center. There will be two new groups taking the stage this year starting at 8 p.m. They are "Eye 2 Eye" and "All Summer Long". "Eye 2 Eye" consists of eight talented musicians who play a mix of R&B, Motown, Top 40, Jazz, Calypso, Reggae, and Classic Hits. They have performed for Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots when they opened for Sir Elton John at Gillette Stadium; at the closing night of the Democratic National Convention; at Symphony Hall with "The Goo Goo Dolls"; for a Hilary Clinton fundraiser; at the Best of Boston 2007 awards, and at various corporate events for Gillette, Microsoft, Xerox, Converse and Raytheon. "All Summer Long" is a band compose of seven professional musicians from New England who fell in Dolan Funeral love with the Beach Boys' music from childhood and Home, Inc. perform their music with the authenticity of the original recordings. They put on a show that the whole family Funeral Directors can enjoy. James F. Dolan, Sr. James F. Dolan, II The event is the major fundraiser for the Chelmsford Rotary. The Rotary is a major supporter of Chelmsford 106 Middlesex Street High School and the CHS Alumni Association. The No. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Club funds the "Students of the Month" and "Students (978) 251-4041 or (888) 525-7493 of the Year programs; the RYLA leadership program sophomores; and both the CHS Alumni Association www.dolanfuneralhome.com and Town of Chelmsford scholarship funds. This year, the club will also make a major donation to the Lowell Veterans Center to support area troops who have returned home with a variety of needs after serving their TRINITY country. The club also has plans to support an AIDS EMERGENCY AND HEALTHCARE TRANSPORT clinic in South Africa and, on the local scene, they John Chemaly Gary Sepe will continue to be supporters of The Merrimack Valley President Vice President Food Bank, The Lowell Wish Project , the Salvation Army. Tickets and other worthy groups and projects. 1221 Westford Street P.O. Box 187 • Lowell, MA 01853 Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. They can be purchased from club members or by contacting Dispatch Administration 978-441-9999 978-441-9191 Dennis Mullen at 508-254-9369 or Allen Thomas at Fax 978-256-8772 or at [email protected]. n 978-441-9623

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Upcoming Events In Memoriam Please check our website: www.chsalumni.org Condolences are expressed to the families and friends of the following high school alumni and retired school employees who have recently passed away. Hall of Fame Awards Dinner Saturday, March 26, 2011 Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH Ruth (Chambers) Costello 1931 5:00 pm Social Hour • 6:30pm Dinner Robert M. Abrahamson 1941 Gloria (Donovan) Hymes 1941 Natalie ( Johnson) Semple 1941 Golf Classic 2011 September/October Shirley E. (Fletcher) Shanahan 1943 James F. Gannon 1944 Kathleen V. (Harrington) Manchester 1951 Scholarship Awards Night David R. Merrill 1951 Wed, May 19, 2011 Richard E. Parkhurst 1952 7:30 PM CHS Performing Arts Center Gladys M. (Mueller) Dubey 1953 Margaret “Peggy” (Connor) Jolin 1955 Joann ( Jason) English 1957 4th of July Booth Robert Th eriault 1960 Chelmsford Common Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 Nancy L. (Becht) Edwards 1971 Monday July 4th, 2011 Linda Irene (Meredith) Cody 1972 Come on down and meet old friends John D. Mattison 1974 and check on Alumni news! Douglas J. Hastbacka 1985 William David Lyon AM Chelmsford High School Alumni Association BLAKE FUNERAL HOME

Please check our Funeral Directors website frequently Paul A. Hardy, Jr. & Richard P. Burkinshaw 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 for details and news: www.blakefuneralhome.com www.chsalumni.org Phone: 978-256-5251 Fax 978-244-1460

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Calling all Grads, come one, come all!

John Ullom (’91) and his wife, lost their daughter, Alexandra to a rare blood disorder. In her memory, their family sponsors two blood drives a year and would like to encourage you to donate. The following information about their next blood drive was sent in by the family.

SAVE A LIFE – BECOME A BLOOD DONOR! REGISTER TO DONATE BLOOD FOR THE PRECIOUS ANGELS BLOOD DRIVE

Alexandra L. Ullom Memorial Blood Drive Saturday, February 26th, 9am – 2pm Lowell Lodge of Elks, 40 Old Ferry Road, Lowell, MA

PLEASE make an appointment: www.redcrossblood.org, click schedule a donation appointment today and enter sponsor code 8297 or call simply call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Blood bank levels are dangerously low during the winter months. All blood types are needed, especially type O negative.

Calling all Lion cubs!

Don’t wait until you graduate to become involved with the CHS Alumni Association. Be part of it today. You can start by sharing your ideas for articles, perhaps even writing a guest article or column for an upcoming issue of the Lion’s Pride. Maybe you have an idea for a new feature that would appeal to the present student body. Share those with Editor Kris Pisarik. He can be reached at Pisarik_2000@ yahoo.com. Potential submissions should be discussed before they are written and are subject to the editor’s approval. Those considering writing full-length feature articles may be asked to provide a brief recommendation (e-mail is acceptable) from a teacher who can attest to his or her writing ability. n

Affordable Homeownership Program First-time homeownership units are available in the Town of Chelmsford. Preference will be given to veterans, people who live or work in Chelmsford, who graduated from the Chelmsford School System, or who have parents who live in Chelmsford. Income and asset guidelines may apply. For more information, please call:

The Chelmsford Housing Authority 978-256-7425 ext. 16

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