Class of ‘62 holds 50th reunion

    The Houlton High School Class of 1962 met on July 7 for their 50th class reunion.
    A total of 115 members graduated in the class, and nearly a third returned to celebrate this occasion.
    The day started with a lovely coffee at the home of Francis and Nancy Cyr Fitzpatrick. From there, a tour was given of the Littleton Agricultural Museum.
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50TH CLASS REUNION — Houlton High School celebrated its 50th class reunion July 7 at Horn of Plenty. Taking part in the reunion were first row from left, Nancee Campbell and Linda Nadeau Carson; second row, Mary Raymond Beaulieu, Sandra Connors Victory, Nancy Bell, Judy Conlogue Gilbert, Dorene Ellis Humphrey, Linda Haley Jackson, Barbara Reed Cooper, Jill Peabody Barbieri and Mary Elizabeth Lane Mercer; third row, Mary Donald Peabody, Rita Albert Gendoffie, Merle Pringle, Gary Gole, Carol Hatch Brackett, Barbara Burlock Peano, Elaine Salisbury Hayden, Mary Brewer Perry, Janice Harrigan Plourde, Barbara McDonald Hardy, Rodney McCormick, Barbara Reed Kelley, Nancy Cyr Fitzpatrick, David McGuillicuddy, John Lake and Max Cosman; and back, Sylvio Raymond, Charles Stevens, Gerry Miller, Roger Hughes, Malcolm Eleiott, Almon Hemore, Fred Donahue, Marilyn McCarthy Martin,  Robert McGary, Larry Ross, Dick Denton and John Carson.
    In the afternoon, David McGillicuddy, class member, gave a tour of Houlton High School allowing the former grads a chance to reminisce. Several areas at the high school are totally new, while other areas have been renovated.
    The Horn of Plenty was the spot for the group’s evening dinner. Barbara Reed Kelley was the Master (Mistress) of Ceremonies. Classmates continued socializing until it was time for the HHS jacket presentation.
    The HHS jacket is given yearly to a class member who has consistently given their time and effort through the years to promote class gatherings and Houlton High School in general. Not one soul would have to wonder who that member of our class would be.
    David McGillicuddy was the recipient, and his cousin, Gary Bossie, arrived to do a wonderful presentation. A class picture was taken, and then it was time for a blessing before dinner. The blessing was done beautifully by our classmate the Rev. Nancee Campbell. Thank you to all who made the effort to come, those who live locally as well as those who traveled many miles.