If by Chance by Debbie Riley

If by chance we meet again

There will be so much to tell;

How we've navigated through life each day

And that we are doing well.

It was by chance we started our journey together, 

that ended in '75 of June

Each of us now close to living seven decades

so we'll have to gather again soon.

Until next time we meet

Know I will remember this day,

One of Joy, Happiness and love

A gathering of us who met by chance that day.

From the Committee for the 50th Reunion of the class of 1975

It's a wrap!

We have such a beautiful Class. Our thanks to everyone for coming out to attend all the planned events. You showed up in numbers for the school tour, meet & greet, banquet and brunch.  Truly your presence has made each event a memorable occasion. It was fun seeing everyone!  Thanks for the effort that made it a great weekend.

We hope you will continue to finds ways to stay in touch with each other or even organize future small gatherings. Both the Facebook page and website will stay active for us to visit and interact.

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I would like to recognize the contributions of classmates, to whom gift cards were presented at the banquet:

• Michael (Mike) Toronto -  for offering to connect with classmates and spread the word about the reunion in person and on social media.

• Barbara (Bonnie) Foley - Donation of time and cost of making the photo name tags.

• Josephine Capodicci O'Neil -  for creating the reunion logo. (to the left)

• Vincent (Vinney) Tenney, Katherine (Kate) Duguay, Barbara Floch, Barbara Brosnan Cooper and Mary Jo Angiolillo Smith - for volunteering to help at the banquet.

Congratulations to our gift card winners:

• Travelled the farthest - Kevin Young (Arizona)

• Most children - Richard (Rick) Turner (four)

• Married the longest - George Kachmar and Eileen Duguay  (49)

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We find ourselves closing in a favorable cash position. The Committee has decided to donate the remaining bank balance to the Stratford High School "Wishing Well" Fund.  The social workers and teachers can ask for funds to help students with purchases they may not be able to afford like prom dresses, yearbook purchases or pay to attend the Senior picnic; all the kinds of things that we think are the perfect help for students who have real needs.

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 From the Chair to the Committee,

Thank you so much for planning such an awesome reunion.  I truly appreciate that your investment of precious time, energy and planning was a key ingredient to making it so.  It was good once again to have the opportunity to help our classmates and us to renew friendships and shared experiences with so many outstanding people.  We met our goal to host a good time, with great friends and create lasting memories.

~Debbie

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50th Reunion Planning Committee

 Debbie Riley - Chairperson/Secretary

Brenda Burton Seldon - Treasurer

Venus Atterberry Burgess

Kathleen (Kathie) Cervone

Teresa (Terry) Foley Morrison

Michelle Farr Munson