The 61st class reunion of Lewiston High School’s class of 1961 was held Sept. 24 and 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn.

On Sept. 24 a luncheon was held, and a breakfast on Sept. 25. Bill Libby took the responsibility of organizing and presiding over this milestone.

Attendees were addressed by Johnathan Radtke, LHS’s current principal, who spoke about the current educational issues and future academic needs going forward, according to a news release from Marc Jalbert, class archivist.

Jalbert spoke of the successes and pitfalls of keeping track of classmates. He also gave an accounting of classmate statistics, such as number living and number deceased, and an overview of what he does within this capacity.

On Sept. 25, comradery was the order of the day, with comments by Libby regarding what the classmates wish to do regarding getting together in the future.

Classmates and guests in attendance were Rachel L. Albert Larrivee, with husband Robert; Maureen M. Anthoine Anthony; Janet F. Beaucage Dubois; Robert J. Berube; Joanne P. Duchette Berube; Lucille G. Bisson Grenier; Carol A. Bolduc Coffin; and Diana L. Brown Walker Crowley and husband William, Richard W. Carney with wife Georgette; Anita O. Caron Chase; Joanne C. Charest Ducharme with husband Paul; Simone D. Cote Taylor; Raymond R. Denis with wife Rita Lavoie, and guests Lorraine Levesque and Richard Camire; Lorraine R. Dumont Brown.

Also, Claire N. Duprez Robichaud with guest Conrad Violette; Rodney W. Durgin; Michael P. Fortunato; Jacqueline A. LaPlante Fortunato; Claire J. Gauvin with guest Margaret Marcotte; Rene J. Girouard with wife Vikki; Thomas J. Goudreau with wife Tootie; and Richard A. Grandmaison.

Also, Diane T. Poulin Grandmaison; Sylvia A. Grenier LeBlanc; Julien O. LeBlanc; Thomas B. Harrison with wife Eileen; Marc A. J. Jalbert; Gerald R. Landry with wife Joanne; Lynda C. Lempert Kelly; John W. Libby; Georgette A. Marcoux Caux; and Claire Marin Conlin with husband Bill.

Also, Marcelle P. Michaud Rudasill with husband Rudy; John C. Orestis; Robert L. Ouellette with wife Madeline; Leo L. Pelletier; Christina R. Petersen Jackson with husband Tom; Constance A. Poulin Milan; Donald J. Rossignol; and Dominic M. Santamango.

Also, John F. Schott with wife Pat; John D. Tewhey; Loretta M. Turcotte Hinckley with partner Marty Noble; Constance E. Ward Mathurin; and Nancy A. White Merrill.

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