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Tel:STEVENS 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com School • Facebook: Alumni Association Newsletter The Oldest Active High School Alumni Association in the Country www.stevensalumninh.com Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Stevens Alumni Day 2019 assisted by Claremont lights up during Alumni his commit- week. Many store fronts are dressed tee have Alumni Day up with artifacts saluting the oldest had years active Alumni in the country. If you are of experi- Events an active part of the parade, you can ence in feel the vibes from the owners when putting this June 13, 2020 you pass by their business with the all togeth- er. Bob smiles and waves they return from the PARADE THEME: parade participants. It’s just great to S t r i n g e r, be a part of the atmosphere and worth sort of “Board Games” all the effort put into presenting this s e m i - retired member of this committee, still Tradition has it that the 25-year Starting Time: 10:30 a.m. wonderful traditional extravaganza by class has the privilege to select the those prideful Stevens Alumni mem- lends his expertise to a great bunch of volunteers. Carolyn LeBlanc contin- parade marshal. This year the class of bers who work endlessly to put the BUSINESS MEETING/LUNCHEON: ues her responsibility of contacting the 1994 chose Ray Bernard, SHS Soccer show together yearly. StevensEvent High School Cafeteria bands and other units such as the Coach for many years and Dave 2019’s parade theme challenged immediately following the parade Shriners and their mini-cars, as well as Stockwell, retired Chemistry teacher the class worker-bees to come up with speaking with agencies and securing at Stevens. They were not only sur- BANQUET: replicating VINTAGE ADVERTISING additional help to assist in the actual prised, but had a wonderful time wav- Frederick W. Carr Gym SLOGANS; this year’s overall design production. Dick is responsible for ing and talking with the spectators. at Stevens High School theme. Wow, what a show it was. The SHS band, alumni officers, Cancelled float registrations and making sure Catered by: There was not one class that was in and older grads led the way for the there are no theme duplications. He CountryPlease Kitchen seeCatering the Service competition for the trophies and cash and his crew were out early Saturday Claremont Middle School Band and awards that wasn’t worthy. The detail the array of floats and other musical president’sEntrée: letter morning to make certain that floats Baked Stuffed Chicken in the floats was tremendous as was were in their designated spots for a and performing units followed their on page 19 the detail in the costuming. The cama- lead. It was a spectacular procession. Starting Time: flawless start. Talking about starts… concerning6:30 p.m. Sharp this raderie in design and workmanship all know that the parade kicks off The Red Cardinal mascot was por- Cost: $25 Per Person was apparent. Classmates had a at10:30 a.m. and you’d better be ready trayed by an SHS student; she had a late-breaking news. great time welcoming the cheers from and ready all were to march to the super time under that beak even the sidelines as they wound their way beat of the Stevens High School and though the perspiration kept on drip- around the parade route. Claremont Middle School bands. ping. The Cardinal kept pace with Pat The spectators from Claremont There are 5 alumni trophies, plus a the New England Patriot’s mascot and that costume as it has little breathing and surrounding towns began arriving $200 cash prize sponsored by a num- the two of the Patriot’s cheerleaders room, but she easily kept in step. This mid-morning to get their yearly space, ber of local businesses, for the floats that he had on each side of him. One group always autographs the mini or if new to the event, to beat the next determined best-in-show each year by needs a great deal of stamina to don posters they distribute while mingling guy to the space they are going to the panel of judges. It was very diffi- through the crowd intro- claim. More and more viewers are lin- cult to choose the five winners to ducing themselves and ing South Street for the shade of the receive a trophy. The following classes shaking hands. Again, we trees and the ease in street parking. were awarded trophies as well as were able to have New When making the corner at the $200 from the sponsors below for this Hampshire Motor South/Pleasant Street junction, the year’s 71st parade. Speedway mascot MILO crowds thicken and the hype of the The Alumni Memorial Trophy to THE MOOSE who too event becomes infectious. The small Class of 1974 – Sponsor: LaValley had a wonderful time rid- children are so excited and have big Building Supply; The Klara Hornick ing in a pace car and smiles and waving arms. That’s Trophy to Class of 1994 – Sponsor – entertaining people who always warming. Golden Cross Ambulance; The Wayne were rewarded with auto- Dick Girard, parade chairman, S. Gray Trophy to Class of 1979 - graphs and snapshots of Sponsor – Stringer him. Funeral Home and continued Crematorium; The Fred Carr School Spirit Trophy Suggest a Parade Theme for 2021! to Class of 1969 – Sponsor – National Field The parade theme is usually voted on at the annual business meeting Representatives ; and in June. To give more of you an opportunity to voice your opinion, we will the George Disnard choose the theme from suggestions submitted at our meeting in May and Trophy to Class of 1989 - bring forth five themes to submit to the membership at the annual business Sponsor - The Insurance Center; The Claremont meeting in June…So, please submit them to us before April 2020. Chamber of Commerce awarded their special tro- My suggestion is: _____________________________________ phy to the Class of 1964. Page 2 – Stevens High School Alumni Association Newsletter Tel: 603-542-8987 • email: [email protected] • Web: www.StevensAlumniNH.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevensalumninh Vice President, Richard Girard ‘61, 2nd Vice President, Mary Picknell Woodman’61, Secretary, Janet Mower Eno ‘62, fficers and Ommittee Ass’t. Secretary, Beverly Hanks Janelle ‘53 Treasurer, O c Carolyn Bowles LeBlanc ’62; Executive Board –Barbara members for 2019-2020 Young Ferland ‘57, David Zerba ’63, Cameron Williams ’10, Beverly Hanks Janelle, Denise Mozden Liveston ’70. Douglas R. LeBlanc ‘63 . .President 2020’s Alumni Weekend theme was chosen from a group of five contenders. Board Games was unanimously select- Richard Girard ‘61 . .1st Vice President ed. Please let us know if you have an idea for a theme to add Mary Picknell Woodman ‘61 2nd Vice President to the list for 2021. We are looking forward to our 150th year celebration of our Stevens High School Alumni Association, Janet Mower Eno ‘62 . .Secretary which holds the distinction of being The Oldest Active High Beverly Hanks Janelle ‘53 . .Ass’t Secretary School Alumni Association in the country. T h e Carolyn Bowles LeBlanc ‘62 . .Treasurer C o u n t r y Kitchen has Claremont's Public TV station, CCTV, taped the parade. served us eXecUtiVe bOard Keith Druhl has a number of volunteers who are always will- the past 3 ing to take the camera on his/her shoulder and make a last- years and Robert Stringer ‘61 ing video for our arcades. He makes these available to the their quality Barbara Young Ferland ‘57 public also. Steve Smith, General Manager of Newport has never based radio station WCNL introduced the lineup from the c h a n g e d . Beverly Hanks Janelle ‘53 viewing stand in front of the Pleasant Restaurant while a 300 guests Denise Mozden Liveston ‘70 number of Honorary Members sat and applauded and e n j o y e d enjoyed it all. They truly appreciate being a part of Alumni everyone’s Cameron Williams ‘10 and the honor of being the Reviewing Stand committee. favorite – There were a variety of marching units including the Yankee pot Stevens High School Band, Sons’ of Italy Drum & Bugle roast w/ nOminatinG cOmmittee Corps from Haverhill, MA, St. Andrews Pipe Band of gravy topped off with their signature cheese cake and sliced Heather Girard ‘06 Vermont, Catamount Pipe Band, Muchachos Drum & Bugle strawberry dessert. Corps, Cairo Mini Monsters, Vermont Civil War Hemlocks, Stevens Acappella choir, under the direction of their most Elyse Gagnon Crossman ‘06 Bektash Temple Mini-Kar Patrol, The Yankee Doodle Band of dedicated music director, Katja Kleyensteuber provided a Denise Mozden Liveston ‘70 the Fort Crailo Post #471 American Legion, Claremont musical interlude during dinner. The vocal talent of these Middle School Band & mascot Mighty Eagle, The Firehouse students is exceptional and their performance is one of the Six Dixieland Band, Back Woods Axe Company Band, The highlights of the evening. Colchester Continental Fife & Drum Corps, The Bektash Announcement of 2020’s alumni weekend date, June Parade cOmmittee Temple Legion of Honor, Mt. Sinai Joe’s Clown Unit, 13th, was announced as the date for the 149th celebration. Richard Girard ‘ 61, Chairman Claremont Motorsports Park pace car, NIMMA DOKO Martial Look for any and all news on the alumni website or Facebook Todd Girard ’91 Ross Girard ‘83 Arts Group and of course, Leapin Lena. The Bektash and page. Cairo units participate yearly to raise money to help support Another year came to a close with anticipation of a new Cameron Williams ‘10 Karen Broussard Allard the Shriners Hospital Burn Unit in Boston and the Prostheses celebration in June of 2020.