Alumni Class Notes 1954
1961
Art Whittemore ’54 sent this note: “My wife passed away in February, 2021 after 63 years of marriage. I moved to Florida to our winter home this year. Celebrated my 85th birthday last February. Am still playing golf three times per week. Thanks for keeping in touch.”
Gib Colesworthy ’61 writes: “What a truly special celebration took place on Oct. 6, 2021, when the LA Class of ’61 gathered in Groton for their version of their 60th class reunion. From states near and far, the class members met on the elm tree-shaded hillside to reconnect. The LA staff did a beautiful job of coordinating the activities, from the lunch on the green, the athletic events, the cocktail reception at the head of school’s house, to the dinner at the Groton Inn.
1956 Paul “Lefty” Wennik ’56 sent this note: “I am in my 10th year as Board Chair of the Lawrence, Mass. charity Beyond Soccer/ Beyond Volley, which has served thousands of low-income, mostly minority, girls and boys. Our mission is providing health and hope to hundreds of young folks who come to us to participate in our many programs on and off the fields and courts, including academic tutoring, nutrition training (Lawrence’s child obesity rate is around 40%!), mentoring and leadership training, college counseling and other opportunities for kids 5-18 years old. I serve as mentor, leader, chief fundraiser, and Mass. State House liaison. Our generous funders include the Cummings Foundation, New Balance, the Essex County Foundation, the Red Sox Foundation, and the Bill Belichick Foundation, as well as many companies and generous individuals who annually support our mission, believing it to be vital in the (65th Reunion) healthy growth and education of thousands of Lawrence’s children.
1957
“There was plenty of entertainment featuring Bill Tracy in his tophat playing his violin at all the scheduled events, and who even found his letter sweater. The cocktail party at Dan Scheibe’s was fitting for our class. Lots of wine and laughs and the presence of Mr. Baker (a.k.a. Tank) and his wife Edi was a highlight, since he was a class favorite. “Pete Spinney provided laughs with his broken chair routine, and the class surprised Dan Scheibe, who made school-related remarks and mentioned that there is a school song which we probably didn’t know. They had song sheets which they began to distribute … no need … Dick Perry started to sing the song and the entire group chimed in … We had to learn the song or face the wrath of the teachers. “Overall, a great time was had by all. The finale was the dinner in Groton, when we really bonded.”
“Please visit us on our website and join us in helping support these terrific low-income children as they are coached, taught, inspired, and mentored on their journey to becoming responsible and productive adults.” 1957 yearbook
Bill Tracey ’61, playing his violin, and the Class of 1961
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