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It's Time to Party . . . Finally!!

By Nancy Ketch ’82, Alumni President

It has been seven long years since we have gathered for a
Multi-Class Reunion and two since we had planned activities
on our usual five-year schedule. As you well know, a global
pandemic sidetracked us twice. But now, and in celebration
of the 25th anniversary of the Alumni Association, we are
excited to bring you Reunion 2022!

There will be lots to do during Houlton’s 4th of July
celebration and our activities during the week of the 4th. Folks Enjoying Hospitality Center at 2010 Gala Week Celebration

Our activities will get underway with Class Windows being
decorated in the Downtown. Check the Alumni web site
or Facebook page if you are not sure which window your Wednesday, July 6th, there will be an Alumni Soccer Game.
class has been assigned to. We are asking that windows Those interested in playing can contact Todd Willard at
be completed before Friday, July 1st so they are ready todd.willard@rsu29.org. If you are not a soccer player, come
for Midnight Madness which takes place that evening. out and cheer the players on at the High School soccer field.
Midnight Madness is a wonderful place to catch up with Take in a museum tour on Thursday, July 7th between
old friends. If you are here the day before, the Chamber of 1:00pm and 3:00pm at the Southern Aroostook Historical &
Commerce is holding their Annual Strawberry Shortcake Art Museum located at 109 Main Street. Leigh Cummings
Sale featuring Houlton Farms Dairy whipped cream. ’71 will also be leading Walking Tours of our Historic

Downtown. Two tours will be offered beginning at the
There will be lots to do during museum. You can take part at either 1:00pm or 3:00pm.
Later that evening, be sure to check out the McGill’s
Houlton’s 4th of July celebration Community Band Concert in Community Park at 7:00pm.

and our activities during the You can step back in time on Friday, July 8th with a tour of
week of the 4th. Houlton High School. Be sure to come back to the High
School Auditorium that evening for the Alumni Variety
Show at 7:00pm. If you would like to participate in the
Also, for those in town over the July 4th weekend, there is an show in the Alumni Chorus, Alumni Band or another
Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, July 2nd in Monument Park. individual or group act, please contact Rick Nickerson ’81 at
The Houlton Agricultural Fair will take place from July 2nd rgnickerson@gmail.com or Nancy Ketch ’82 at nketch64@
through 4th with information available at houltonfair.org. gmail.com. There will be no charge for the Variety Show
On the 4th itself is the Annual Parade at 10:00am through although donations will be accepted. And, for those away,
the Downtown and the Fireworks at 9:30pm at Community the show will be streamed by WHOU.
Park. You can still enjoy the parade from afar since it will be
streamed by WHOU. The Annual Alumni Golf Scramble will be held Saturday,
July 9th at the Houlton Country Club at 9:00am. All
Lots of Alumni activities will take place during the week alumni, faculty and friends are welcome to participate in
of the 4th. We will again have a Hospitality Center set up the event. The Scramble will be a shotgun start at 9:00am
where you can stop in to pick up tickets and catch up with with registration at 8:00am. To register yourself or a
fellow alums. 4-person team, you can call the Golf Club at (207)532-2662.

An Alumni Art Show will take place at Uncontained Art Registration is $40 per person for this 9-hole Scramble which
Center at 84 Main Street during the week. is always lots of fun.

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