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occasionally of my mother’s Bradenton. The next day we July 9th, HHS Alumni Multi pandemic; I am sure many
words many years ago! “You’d drove to Wildwood to have Year Gala event, Millar Arena. others have experienced the
better learn how to entertain lunch with another classmate, The class of 1962 is taking same. For me, no gathering
yourself!” I guess I did learn Olivia McIntosh, who we had advantage of this pre planned with family for Christmas, no
that skill, as I was able to not seen since the summer event to “piggyback on” for band gigs, avoiding crowds
entertain myself and enjoy after we graduated. It was our class reunion. and trying to remain healthy!
the fall and winter... pretty great renewing old memories Time: 5-5:30 to 10pm Not easy either! A lot of TV
much by myself! I will be so and reliving many fun times Cost: $25.00 per person watching, to the point that
ready for outside activities with all three. Menu: Progressive, I have almost exhausted all
with family and friends! I know many of you are (throughout the evening) entertainment choices of any
The holidays were quiet, wondering about the HHS hors d’oeuvres value!
but OK! In March I became a Gala. Open bar available I get a lot of positive feedback
great grandmother. for the David sent me the following: Entertainment: Disc Jockey from alumni and out-of-
first time. Now that seems So thankful that David does playing popular music of the towners of the outstanding
normal and age appropriate the research as many of you high school years, dancing if job the Houlton High School
to me, but having MY are asking. desired. Alumni Association has
DAUGHTER LAUREN become Decorations: inside building done with raising money
a GRANDMOTHER, welllll , it is Hi Mary, decoratively transformed for scholarships for our
just shocking! Natalie Marilyn Here are some of the planning from an open rink to a ball graduates, for both those
Fitzpatrick was born to my aspects for the Gala Reunion room. seeking higher education or
grandson, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, that will be scheduled. Tables reserved for each class. trade school, printing a first-
and his wife Amanda. I have There already have been ‘62 class tables requested. class Alumni News booklet, or
seen pictures and must say meetings and planning Reservations: Encouraged offering an “online” news flip
she is beautiful! I will get to committees that have been Consideration: Will we have book.
hold and cuddle with her in communications in this a morning gathering for You might notice in some of
soon, I hope! regard, so the likelihood is people to socialize like we did the Alumni News that the
five years ago at Nancy and
I did attend my that the Gala will happen, as Francis Fitzpatrick? (If so, association, which includes
granddaughter’s, Kelsey serious planning has started. someone has to offer to host) you, managed to raise and
Fitzpatrick '11, wedding My information comes from give over $70,000.00 in
shower In February. It the alumni association, and in Problems: All area motels scholarships! That truly is
was hosted at the Hidden particular, Nancy Ketch, who are presently booked for amazing for a community
Springs Winery by Aunt Janel updated me on the events. construction workers at the of this size. And remember,
Peabody Nelson '91 and Aunt July 1st, Friday, is Midnight Louisiana Pacific Plant, which many of you have helped
Jodi Dunn Peabody '69. It was Madness. will not be completed by the in this endeavor! Another
beautiful! I am bragging here, Community Band concert. time we have our reunion. way the Alumni Association
but Janel is not only an artist 7pm Monument Park This plant, located in New engages in raising money
with paints, but in cooking Downtown (Midnight Limerick, is investing $150 for this organization and
as well! It was amazing! I am Madness) businesses open million dollar conversion into support for the newsletter
really looking forward to Alec Window displays from its plant. This will result in a and scholarships is to seek
and Kelsey’s wedding in May. various Houlton High problem for those visiting the ads for this newsletter. I
area. Closest accommodations
This news comes from John School graduating classes. are on airbnb.com for places have noticed that more
and Linda Carson: Downtown events in Houlton. ( John mentioned graduates are purchasing
Large fireworks display at river ads that state their names
For several years now Linda front at 9:30pm in his note to me that he and and year of graduation, and
and I have been spending Linda have recently secured for some, this is in addition
the month of March renting July 4th, Monday, parade at two rooms at Ivey’s for the to their businesses. With this
a house in Longboat Key, 10am. tentative gala dates . ) newsletter, I decided to take
FL. We had to cut our stay Houlton Agricultural Fair David and I will try and stay out an ad, and others have
short in 2020 as Covid was July 8th, Friday, HHS in the loop and again “try” to done the same, such as Mary
appearing, and we were Alumni Variety Show, HHS provide further updates. We Peabody and Gerry Miller.
not able to rent last year, so Auditorium, 7pm would love to hear from any Check out the page that
2022 has been a treat. While Other Events: of you who are making plans explains ad cost and consider
there we were able to spend Walking tours of downtown to come. HAPPY SPRING! purchasing an ad.
an afternoon and evening Houlton with Leigh
with our classmate Sandra Cummings Dave McGillicuddy Unfortunately, our class has
(Harriman) Clark and her Tours of Houlton High School It seems this winter I have lost two classmates over this
husband Bob (class of ‘60) Agriculture Museum tours spent more time indoors past year. James Cole passed
at their beautiful home in than other years, due to the away during Thanksgiving

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