Houlton’s Class of 1964 holds 60th reunion

Among those attending the Houlton High School Class of 1964’s recent 60th reunion were, from left, front row: Barbara Rogerson/Fairfield, Jane Walker/Woodruff, Barbara McAtee/Rutledge, Ted Leavitt (kneeling), Karen Cyr/Gallop, Dawn Tompkins/LaMountain, Bob Decker (seated), Vicki Harris/Stanley, Marie McMannemon, Sharon Gartley/Lowrey and Jeanne Small/Stott. Back row: Willard Clayton Grimm, James Arville Porter, Patty Wolhaupter/Randall, Roanne Seeley, Byrna Lynn Hannigan/Miller, James Porter, Mike Callnan, Mary Carson/Bickford, Gary Barton, Nicholas Gravelle, George Niles, John Plourde (directly behind George), Wilbert Bossie, Wayne Brown, Sylvia Grant/Forte, David Harris, Marcia Robinson/Homchuck, Peter Blood and David Henderson. Attending but not in the photo were Alice Sawyer/Luhrs and Campbell Leishman. (Courtesy of Ted Leavitt)

Members of Houlton High School’s Class of 1964 gathered on Aug. 17 to celebrate their 60th reunion.

After a meal at Jarvey’s, Class President George Niles welcomed classmates and recognized past reunion committee members. He thanked committee members Sharon Gartley/Lowrey, Sylvia Grant/Forte, Patty Wolhaupter/Randall, Barbara Rogerson/Fairfield, Byrna Lynn Hannigan/Miller and Ted Leavitt for their efforts to make the 60th reunion a success.  

Thirty-two class members attended. 

Roanne Seeley brought a quilt made with squares of Vicki Saunders/Tower’s clothing pieces, the center square having her picture printed on it.  Houlton Alumni created a remembrance plaque for class members to view.  

Dennis Callnan is the latest deceased classmate, passing on July 25, 2024. Barbara Newton passed away on May 18, 2024.  

The Class of 64 now has 82 living and 42 deceased members.