Posted by: Ed Stafford December 11th, 2008

Do you search the Internet? Would you like to help the Alumni Assoc. raise scholarship funds without any cost to you? Well you can and It’s as easy as searching the web.

How?

It’s simple. Use GoodSearch for your web searches just like you would use Google. To get started, follow these simple steps.

Step 1

Go to the GoodSearch site, www.GoodSearch.com,

Step 2

Look for the “Who do you Goodsearch for” and type in “Alumni and Friends of Lynn Classical High School“

Step 3

Click the “Verify” button and “Lynn Classical High School – Alumni and Friends (Lynn, MA)” will be set as the designated charity.

Step 4

Start searching the web.

Each time you search the Internet using www.GoodSearch.com with Alumni and Friends of Lynn Classical as the Charity, 1 cent will be credited to the Alumni and Friends of LCHS’ account. It may not sound like a lot, but it does add up. Please make GoodSearch your default search engine and help support our Scholarship Fund.

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Posted by: Ed Stafford November 26th, 2008

Did you know that John (Jack) Harney , Class President and Valedictorian of the Class of 42, has had a distinguished life in the service of his country since his graduation from Classical. As a Senior at Classical, John was awarded a Competitive National Scholarship to Harvard. Soon after, John had to withdraw from Harvard when he was drafted into the Army during World War II . He was assigned to take part in the Army Specialized Training Program at the University of Nebraska. However, because of the shortage of fighting men overseas, the Army Specialized Training Program was closed and John was assigned to the Army 44th Division as a combat rifleman in France.

While serving in France, John attained the rank of Platoon Sergeant and took part in the capture of German rocket scientist Wernher Von Braun. As World War II in Europe neared its end, John, because of his knowledge of French learned at Classical and German learned at Nebraska U, was reassigned to the Counter Intelligence Corps of the 44th Div. where he worked against German saboteurs and other 5th column agents.

Following the end of the war, John returned to Harvard and graduated in 1946. He then entered Boston University, earning a Masters Degree in German Literature in 1949. John, with his new wife Betty, moved to Washington DC. He became a member of the National Security Agency [NSA] where he used his knowledge and talents as a former combat soldier and an intelligence operative to help protect our country from the threat of the Soviet Union. In the NSA, John worked as a cryptologist and became the Commandant of the NSA’s National Cryptology School. John also served seven years overseas with the Department of Defense retiring in 1980 as an Assistant Director.

John currently lives in Maryland with Betty, his wife of 57 years. He and Betty have three children, five grandchildren and a “gaggle” of step-great grandchildren.

What does John say about the impact that Classical has had on his life and those who attended Classical with him? “I shall be forever grateful to the preparation for life it gave to us.”

John, thank you for your dedication and service to our country.

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Posted by: Ed Stafford November 19th, 2008

Kimberley Belmonte (Poole), Class of 84, is a Medical Oncology Staff Assistant in the Breast Cancer Group of the Duke University Medical Center. Kim’s duties include working with the Center’s Oncologist and Nurse Practitioners in providing patient medical care and counseling. Kim also takes part in the preporation of funding grants and editing manuscripts for publication in oncology journals. Kim and her husband Joe live in a small town north of Raleigh, NC. with their son Cameron age 12 and their daughter Caitlyn age 8.

Army Sgt. Nicole Meagher (Duyon) Class of 2004 is serving the United States in Iraq. Nicole shipped out for a 14 month deployment this past fall with the 167th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion. Nicole joined the Army just before her graduation in 2004. She attended Marian Court College and received an Associates Degree in Business in 2007. Nicole and her husband, Sean P. Meagher of Peabody, were married on July 9, 2008. Nicole will keep her maiden name while she serves in Iraq in honor of her grandfather, Joseph Duyon, who passed away this past Sept. God’s speed and protection Nicole.

Two outstanding Classical female athletes from the Class of 2004 are still making their marks on the playing fields. Monique Lee, a Quinnipac College basket standout, is now a graduate assistant coach in the Quinnipac women’s basketball program. Paula McGinn, a two-sport standout in soccer and softball at Endicott College, is an assistant soccer coach at Bishop Fenwick High School.

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Posted by: 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.

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Posted by: 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.

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Posted by: Ed Stafford September 28th, 2008

DATE: Saturday, 29 November 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM to Midnight
LOCATION: Jimmy’s Allenhurst,
101 Andover Street, Route 114, Danvers, MA

WHAT: Hors d’oeuvres & Dancing
COST: $ 45.00 per person
R.S.V.P. by November 17, 2008
Checks Payable to: LCHS Class of 1973
Mail to: LCHS Class of 1973
C/o Kim Edwards
98 Redington Street
Swampscott, MA 01907

For more information contact:

Ron Davies
email k2explorer1@comcast.net

Doug Meshna
Phone 561-339-4790

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Posted by: Ed Stafford September 6th, 2008

When:

September 20, 2008
7PM to Midnight

Where:

Gannon Golf Course
60 Great Woods Road
Lynn, MA 01904
781-592-8238
Web Site: http://www.gannongolfclub.com/
Directions: http://www.gannongolfclub.com/directions.html

For more information, contact Mark Ward at: markward@comcast.net

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Posted by: 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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Posted by: Ed Stafford August 13th, 2008

On June 5, 2008, St. Michael’s Hall was the site of the Alumni and Friends of LCHS Inc.’s Annual Scholarships Awards Banquet at which the Alumni and Friends of Lynn Classical High School presented 75 Named and Alumni Scholarships totaling $61,100.00 to graduating Classical Seniors.

During the presentation of the scholarship awards, Alumni president Paul Stafford acknowledged

• the achievements of the Scholarship recipients, their parents and the Alumni’s 49 Named Scholarship Sponsors
• the achievement of the recipients- their acceptance to college
• the achievement of the parents- raising sons and daughters of whom they can be proud
• the achievement of the scholarship sponsors- being able to reach out and assist the recipients in realizing their dream of a better life through education.

President Paul Stafford was assisted by Alumni Treasure Geraldine Stafford and Classical Principal Warren White, who told the recipients, “be proud of your accomplishment, strive to be successful, and once successful not to forget your roots”.

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