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the late Gerry McCarthy had The first, Class of 1962 Alumni Contact Patty Fitzpatrick ’63, Brian Bell
on me as a child, showing Association Scholarship was Alumni secretary, for more Box 13376
me his parade drum that presented at Last Chapel in information on establishing Tuscon AZ 85732-3376
he used in the high school June 2019, and the second your scholarship. 520-571-8347
band. I was enthralled and was presented this past June. bbell_85732@yahoo.com
decided right then and In both cases the amount was Class of 1963
there, that I was going to $1,000. Patricia D. Fitzpatrick Class of 1966
learn to play. Eventually this As we said when we started 346 Carmichael Road Susan Vose Riley
led me towards a career in this, having at least $25,000 Littleton, ME 04730 30 Sugarloaf Street
music. In response to my in this fund will allow HHSAA (207) 538-9653 Houlton, ME 04730
mention of Gerry, I received to award a $1,000 scholarship mslittleton@pioneercable.net (207) 532-6234
a nice letter from his sister each year to a deserving smriley@pwless.net
and our classmate, Marilyn senior forever!! In effect our I think of you all and wonder
McCarthy Martin. Marilyn Scholarship is the “Reunion” how you are doing through this Dick York
was very appreciative of my bringing our Class of 1962 Covid-19. It is really a different 318 B. Road
mentioning him and shared together for our 60th, our world. I have only seen Phyllis Houlton, ME 04730
how much he enjoyed playing 70th, our 100th — forever! Sennett and Lynn York at the dick@yorksofhoulton.com
drums in the high school Farmer’s Market. Have seen
band and in later years in Other HHS classes have tried Jerry Riley at church when Class of 1967
community band here in to establish a scholarship it opened, but you cannot Andrea Joslyn Tidd
Houlton. She also talked fund, but only one other congregate. Therefore, I do not 1174 Calais Road
about how her mother, Annie, (1964) has so far been have much news. Since we do Hodgdon, ME 04730
would prepare to be at all our successful in raising enough not know what next summer (207) 532-6646
summer concerts to enjoy the money to make it perpetual. will be like we are not sure that gnashcat@pwless.net
music. Our great class has shown there will be a Multi-Reunion
that this is possible, so although they are planning. Class of 1968
Marilyn and her husband now hopefully other classes will
reside on a lake in Benedicta. follow. In fact, two other The only news I have is sad Gloria Doody Powers
16 Watson Avenue
As a member of the Alumni classes have formed a in that we have lost four Houlton, ME 04730
Association and the finance Scholarship Fund since we classmates. Robert Morris (207) 532-8837
committee, I am happy announced ours. The financial 7-23-20, Dale Miller 8-18-20, gadpowers@hotmail.com
to report some exciting need of HHS graduating Maureen Colbath Kramer
fundraising news submitted seniors is significant, and we 9-28-20 and Jerry Flewelling Class of 1969
by John and Linda Carson via are doing our part to meet 10-6-20. Karen Eleiott Donato
email: that need. The leaves have gone, and 139 Littleton Station Rd.
“WE DID IT — AND WE ARE Thanks again for your support harvest is over. A much Littleton, ME 04730
CONTINUING TO DO IT!! in making this possible. We smaller crop due to the abcmaine@hotmail.com
drought. There have been
Four years ago, Dick Denton, can all be proud of what we a few flurries, but we know Karen Eleiott Donato
my wife Linda (Nadeau) and I have accomplished together.” what is to come.
asked Jill (Peabody) Barbieri, So, to sum up John’s I guess you could consider
Dave McGillicuddy, Gerry sentiment – way to go class of Best wishes to you all, keep our class fortunate that we
Miller, and Mary (Donald) 1962! Thanks to everyone for safe and healthy. were able to meet in 2019
Peabody to join us in their contributions. Patty to celebrate our 50th class
establishing the Class of 1962 Keep me updated on any class reunion as many who planned
Scholarship Fund Committee. news, and I hope you are all Class of 1964 a reunion for this year met with
We set an ambitious goal of staying healthy and happy! Karen Gallop cancellations and are hoping
$25,000. 4 Gallop Ln to reschedule for another time.
Editor’s Note: As co-chair Houlton ME 04730
To date we have over of the HHSAA Fund Raising I am back to work full-time at
$27,000 in the fund. Committee, I am truly proud of 532-2445 Houlton Elementary School
This is a TREMENDOUS the efforts and the success of pwkgallop@gmail.com and with many adjustments
accomplishment, one that we the Class of ’62 and encourage we are moving along day to
can all be proud of. It would more classes to develop a Class of 1965 day. The students are resilient
not have happened without class scholarship. Start early Anngaye Woods Ellis and adapting to facemasks,
the hard work of each of our enough in the process so 4725 Thunderhill Place limited interactions within
committee members and the that you might have enough Phoenix, AZ 85044-4905 the classroom, breakfast and
support from many of our funds to present a named 207 618-7504 lunch with their teacher and
classmates. scholarship at one of your annieterp@gmail.com no large groups gathering in
important milestone reunions. the gymnasium.
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