'Alumni Corner'

This section is dedicated to milestones, important events and/or accomplishments of Lynn Classical High School Alumni.

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Lynn Classical High School Alumni Corner Update

Ed Stafford October 3rd, 2008

Congratulations to Mackenzie Mackin, daughter of Lynn’s Ward 5 Councilor Paula (Ferrari) Mackin ‘81′. Mackenzie, an all-star on the American West Lynn/Pine Hill Softball Team, was recently presented with the Grace Rogato Award for leadership and sportsmanship. She is following in her mother’s footsteps. Paula was an outstanding athlete while attending Classical High School.

The Loomis Brothers Market at 524 Boston St. Lynn, is celebrating 100 years of service to  the West Lynn Community. Today, the Loomis  brothers Arthur ‘50′, Nick ‘55′, Peter ‘58′ and their sister Mary ‘52 continue to operate the market founded by their father and uncles in 1908.

On Saturday, September 20, 2008. the corner of Currwin Circle and Holyoke St. was dedicated in memory of two West Lynners killed in action in Vietnam: John Evans and James Hazard.   James, a graduate of the Class of ‘67′, was killed in action on May 20, 1970 at the age of 20.

Alumni Corner: Accomplishments of James Petras

Ed Stafford October 1st, 2008

Do you believe that a Classical alumna has served as as a major advisor in the governmental administration of two world leaders?  Well it is true.  James Petras ‘Class of 1954′ was an advisor to President Salvador Allende of Chile from 1971-73, and to Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou of Greece from 1982-1984.

Following his graduation from Classical, James earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1958 from Boston University, a Master’s Degree (1960) and a Doctor’s Degree (1967) in Political Science from the University of California at Berkley.

He has authored 66 books in 29 languages and has had 560 professional articles printed in leading academic journals. James is a widely recognized political and sociological expert on international affairs, His areas of expertise are: US. and Latin American affairs, Southern European countries – especially Spain and Greece, and the Middle East with an emphasis on U.S. and Israeli relations.

James’ academic teaching career has spanned 30 years at Binghamton University in the Sociology Department. Within that department , he is the Bartle Professor Emeritus. James is married to Dr. Robin Eastman Abaya. He has two children by a previous marriage and two grandchildren.

Do you believe it,- from the halls of LCHS to the halls of national capitals, to the halls of a distinguished University?  Not bad for a kid from West Lynn.

Alumni Corner Round-up for September 2008

Ed Stafford September 6th, 2008

Karl Boehm “2001″ after completing two tours in Iraq with the U.S. Navy, has been appointed to the Salisbury, N.C. Police department. Keep the peace Karl.

Good luck to Sharon Bonnevie (Stafford) ‘ 91’ who has been hired as a sixth grade teacher in the Paul Elementary School, Wakefield NH. Sharon and her husband Richard have two daughters, Jacqueline age 6, and Juliet age 5.

Brian Fay ‘80’ is the new principal of Cobbett Elementary School. Brian left the principal-ship of the Burke School in Peabody for the chance to come back to the Lynn School System. Brian and his wife Kristan are current members of the Alumni’s Board of Trustees. Welcome back Brian.

Best wishes to Noreen Fisher (Quinn) ‘72’ on her recent election as Mayor of the Scarsdale NY. Noreen was first elected mayor from 2002-04, again from 2004-06, and now again in 2007. Noreen is proof that Classical produces leaders. Noreen is also one of our Named Scholarship Donors.

Congrats to Edward Jarosewicz ‘61’ who was chosen as the “2007-08 Man of the Year” by the St. Michael’s Polish National Alliance Lodge #630, Lynn Ma.

Lynn Police Capt., Mark O’Toole ‘78’ has been appointed to head the Criminal Investigation Division of the LPD. Good Luck Mark.

Timothy Phelps ‘2001’ has been named the Rams new head football coach, replacing Mat Durgan ‘84’. Mat is now the head football coach of St. Mary’s Spartans. Good luck to both.

Shirley Albert (Stafford) ‘84’ is the Lynn Public Schools new Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction- Math. Shirley, a veteran of the Lynn School system, has served as a math teacher at Lincoln-Thomson Elem., as a math CIT at Harrington Elem, and District Elementary Math CIT.

Mike Zukowski ‘96’ former outstanding Ram’s pitcher, Sr. Capt., Merrimack baseball team, and current Lynn teacher wears the Classical green again as the Rams’ new head baseball coach replacing the successful, Jim Tgettis ‘68’

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