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Class of 1975’s 50 Reunion, continued . . .
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All in all, we had 94 in attendance (59 classmates and (PSssssst... (Whispering) Cathy... Hit them again, give
35 guests) on Saturday. People came from 14 different the venue plug.)
states and some even traveled across the country to
get here (shouting out Barb Rush – Washington state, Additional thanks go to HHS alumni Porter, Marty,
Andy Grant – Arizona, Rachel Weston Lincoln – Iowa). Leslie Peabody Gervais and the staff at The Shiretown
Inn who provided the great venue, food, and service.
It took a village to pull it off and it’s worth noting
that Class of ’75 is made up of so many generous The fun did not stop on Saturday as over 40 people
individuals. There was over $8,500 given in donations joined high school principal, DeWayne Morse, on a
and in-kind gifts, allowing us to set the ticket price low, tour of the hallowed halls of HHS. Spoiler alert: the
make generous donations to the Alumni Association connecting corridor, Rooms 25 and 32 are gone! But
and Bridge to Hope, and to keep some money in the the old halls look great with several improvements,
class coffers for future fun. especially in the classrooms, auditorium, library, and
small gym areas.
Leading the reunion team were Maurice Martin, Dee
Butler Henderson, Susie Kirlin Failing, Shari Daniels It’s amazing what people remember (Joe Silliboy
Good and David Daniels – thank you for a job well forgot nothing!) and for those who are nostalgic, the
done. old grey senior class lockers near the shop area are still
there. A huge thank you to Principal Morse for making
The decorating team knocked itself out with the time for us on a Sunday morning and to Susan Brewer
seventies theme of primary color tie-dye and flower Tweedie, Jane Harbison Harmon, Janet Levesque
power against the backdrop of Shiretowner black and Acott and Nicole Dionne Tapley for providing an
white tablecloths. Many took the opportunity to throw amazing spread of local pastries.
on some 70’s garb – peace necklaces, groovy glasses,
tie-dye kerchiefs – and pose at the photo booth. The One of the biggest takeaways of the weekend – keep
memorabilia table was impressive. in touch! Many of us have retired and/or are done with
the daily demands of raising kids, and it’s not too late
Clearly there are some hoarders in the class of ‘75 (or to reconnect with friends from our high school days.
we’re just a sentimental group). Graduation programs, There is more fun to have.
class will and class prophecy, senior play programs
and tickets, newspaper clippings, yearbooks, and We have a private Facebook group page (Class of 1975
a graduation tassel were just a few of the items on Houlton Maine) and if you haven’t joined, please do so.
display. Shari Daniels Good produced her dance This was originally set up to communicate about the
card from our senior prom, with the tiny pencil still Shindig and Reunion, but it is also a great place to post
attached! pictures and news. There are links to reunion activity
photos and some great videos that Andy Mooers
Dave Daniels slipped seamlessly back into his role as produced.
Class Chaplain and offered a blessing to start our meal
before Andy Mooers took the mic as emcee and Shari That said, Facebook and reunions are not for everyone,
and Russ Fitzpatrick conducted a remembrance of but Andy Mooers (mooersrealtymedia@gmail.com)
our deceased classmates. and Dee Butler Henderson (deehend@pioneercable.
net) are still anxious to hear from you with any news to
In acknowledgement of our maturity and to lighten share in this class notes section! Make someone’s day
the mood, attendees joined voices (led by Russell) by being an entry under Class of 75 in the Class Notes.
in singing a new class ode to the tune of “I Can See Please send your news – your classmates are curious
Clearly Now” and opened gifts of magnifiers (which are and caring and inquiring minds want to know.
extremely handy!).
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