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November 22, 2017
Dear Classmates,
On this grey rainy November day our Renunion Committee's thoughts turn to planning yet another get together in 2019.
As classmates have aged ... er... "matured" ... and moved away from Newton, it becomes harder for us all to get together for a reunion. As one (retired) person put it - "I have the time but I don't have the money"
A new Survey called "55th Reunion - Thoughts?" has been posted on this website for you to respond to. We used the results from the last one to plan the Boston Harbor Cruise. Please take the time to let us know what might make our next gathering a success for you.
The Reunion Committe is meeting this Saturday November 25th 2017 in Newton to discuss the next gathering. We are looking for people who would like to join the Committee to help with planning and execution of the next activity. If you would like to join us and attend the lunch, please email David Katseff <davekat@comcast.net> to let him know so we can be sure to reserve a big enough table.
The Newton High School Class of 1964 Reunion Committee wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
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Samual Turner
"MR. Turner" was a 5th grade and 6th grade teacher when we were at Williams School. His obituary is posted on the "In Memory" page. Memorial service will be held on Friday November 27th, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Myrtle Babtist Church, 21 Curve Street, West Newton, MA
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During the Meet and Greet on Friday evening of the reunion weekend, several people asked about the jerseys (Newton North High School) that Tom Grieve and Paul Hartford were wearing. At the time NEWTON HIGH was not available. NOW IT IS !!
Paul contacted the alumni association folks responsible and asked if it were possible to get "NHS", rather than "NNHS" for those of us who graduated before the name change in 1973, and they have now added NHS.
Here is the URL for the website,
https://www.alumniclass.com/newtonnorth
when you click on the "School Apparel" tab, you will see a drop down box which lets you choose NNHS or NHS !! Everything they have is available for NHS.
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The Newton High School Class of 1964 Reunion Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the 50th Reunion and made it such a success. There were many people who reconnected with classmates they hadn't seen in 50 years and we hope they manage to keep in touch going forward. It was a fun time with smiles all around.
Now the planning begins for the next one....
Thank you,
The Committee:
Mark Abrahams
John Allen
Helen Boyd
Margie Kolikof Callahan
Astrid Zemgals Cutter
David Katseff
Ken Mcleod
Peg O’Brien
Margaret O’Brien Regan
Roger Watson
Bob Winograd
... and honorary member and photographer Alan Smith
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You may remember Mr. Fortune, one of our phys. ed. teachers.
The Boston Globe, Sunday, March 9, 2014
Fortune, Alvin V. 78 passed from this life on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late Alvin and Marjorie (Robertson) Fortune. Al was a teacher, coach and school administrator in California, Maryland and Massachusetts. He retired after 37 years of service to students and as a mentor to countless educators. Alvin served his country with distinction as an Air Force airman during the Korean conflict. Alvin was a founding member of the Harvard Principals' Center and National Alliance of Black School Educators. He lived in Newton, Massachusetts for many years where he was an intricate member of the African American community, working with the Black Citizens of Newton and as a champion of diversity as a member of the Human Rights Council. He later moved to The Villages, Florida in 2005. Al leaves his wife of 44 years Carol (Gordon) Fortune and sons Scott of Los Angeles, CA, Mark and wife Jona of San Jose, CA., Alvin and wife Heidi of Bedford, N.H., Erik of Arlington, MA., Matthew and wife Shallan of Newark, DE., Justin of Novato, CA. and eight grandchildren. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held in Newton, MA, at the Myrtle Baptist Church, 21 Curve St, on Monday, April 14, 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers , those wishing to make donations may do so to the Al Fortune Scholar Fund. Checks should be made out to the Pierce School PTO and sent to 250 School St., Brookline, MA 02446 along with a note designating the funds for the Al Fortune Scholar Fund.
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