CHLS Class of 61's 50th Reunion

On September 17, 2011, 100 classmates and significant others came together to celebrate our 50th high school reunion. It was a milestone event and was enjoyed by all. As usual, the banquet was terrific with great food, wonderful music and dancing by all. The hospitality suite was a busy place Friday night, all day Saturday and well into the night after the banquet.

Joe Lewis, Mary Ann Perry Lewis' husband, put together an amazing video of the evening. Just click on the video tab and be prepared to relive the experience if you were there. As you will quickly see it was a well-organized event with full participation by all. Many young people passing by the function room that evening wanted to join the party. They loved the music and hoped that they will have as much fun as we were having when they celebrate their 50th. We are very lucky to have Sonny Ciccia as our DJ. He knows exactly what music our classmates enjoy and triggers lots of memories of that special time and place we shared as teenagers, which comes through very clearly in the video.

The committee outdid itself this time with some incredible gifts for the attendees. First, we gave each attendee a Class of 61 t-shirt we had designed with art work specific to our class. It is a very clever and unique design intended rekindle memories of growing up in Cambridge and attending CHLS. Everyone liked the t-shirts very much with some put them on that evening. They are very special and unique remembrance. Also, for each classmate, we had a maroon windbreaker with "CLHS" embroidered on the front. No, that is not typo error but it is an embroidery error. Unfortunately, the embroiderer mistakenly reversed two letters. Outside of the wearer no one else should notice the mistake. Rather than reordering and then delaying getting them to everyone including mailing them to each classmate we decided to give them out - another unique remembrance. Finally, we presented each attendee with a set of coasters with "CHLS 50th Class Reunion" in gold. We'll be posting pictures from the reunion shortly which includes pictures of each of these wonderful gifts.

We want to once again thank Rosie Quintal Santosuosso for providing an incredible cake for the event. It was very special and is hard to describe. You can see the cake in the video and in the pictures we'll be adding.

If you have some pictures from the reunion you would like to share with us and that we can post on the website please let us know and we'll arrange getting them from you.

If you were unable to attend the reunion, we missed you, and hope you enjoy the video and pictures.

As the evening was ending many of our classmates thanked the committee for organizing this special reunion and declared this was one of the best.

The CHLS Class of 61 Reunion Committee wants to thank everyone who attended the reunion for their support and participation that made the evening and weekend such a success.

Warmest wishes from the CHLS Class of 61 Reunion Committee:

Frank Buda
Marie D'Alba DeVellis
Mary Ann Perry Lewis
Paul Sullivan
Joanne Totino

Lost Classmates Information

Can you help us locate "Lost Classmates"?  We need your help. Following is a drop down list of "Lost Classmates" we have not heard from in many years. If you know the whereabouts of any of these "Lost Classmates" please select the "Lost Classmate" from the drop down list below and fill out this form and when complete click on the "Submit" Button and an email will be sent to us with the updated information.  Use the "Comments" area for additional information that you think would be helpful.  Thanks for your help and we will see you at the 50th!

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In Memoriam Information

Based upon a variety of sources this lists compromises classmates the Reunion Committee understands to have passed away.  We apologize if there are any errors and ask you to notify us so we can make corrections.

In Memoriam

Albertelli Rita A. (Albertelli)
Andriola Carol (Andriola)
Becker Eliott I. (Becker)
Bongiorno John D. (Bongiorno)
Palardi Syvia M. (Borsini)
Boyle Katherine R. (Boyle)
Boyle Ann F. (Boyle)
Breen Elizabeth A. (Breen)
Schiller Diane (Callum)
Collins Anna Marie (Cattoggio)
Chambers Oveta H. (Chambers)
Cupas Georgia (Cupas)
D'Arcy John P. (D'Arcy)
Lowe Diane (DeLuca)
DiSalvo Rosalie (DiSalvo)
Egan David (Egan)
Fowler Kathleen (Fowler)
Gutoski Elizabeth s. (Gutoski)
Davies Beverly (Kelly)
Kidston John (Kidston)
LaRocca Mary Ann (LaRocca)
Leger Nancy M (Leger)
Luchans Barbara (Luchans)
Levins Joann (Lucien)
MacElroy Marilyn (MacElroy)
Manfredi Natalie A. (Manfredi)
Manganelli Julie A. (Manganelli)
Marino Carol A. (Marshall)
Martin Leonard (Martin)
McGrath Harold (McGrath)
McKenney Charles A. (McKenny)
Dolliver Carol (McLellan)
McNamara Elaine M. (McNamara)
O'Brien Joseph (O'Brien)
Saunders Walter J. (Saunders)
Savage Michael J. (Savage)
Shea Marie (Seybolt)
Sidebottom Ernest J. (Sidebottom)
Stamatelos James C. (Stamatelos)
Tahmoush Donald L. (Tahmoush)
Terzian Richard (Terzian)
Hubley Bernice (Tobin)
Tracey Kevin P. (Tracey)
Walcott Olga (Walcott)
Cormier Maureen (Walsh)
Whaley James P. (Whaley)
Wong Howard (Wong)

CONTACT Information

If you have any questions or would like to forward any photos, documents or information that may help the 50th reunion please feel free to email(See EMail Tab) or mail:

CHLS Class of 61 , 5 Ballister Street, Unit 542, Wakefield, MA 01880.

We are going to make this the best reunion ever and we will be keeping you updated through the year.

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