Many members of the BHS Class of 1973 marched in the Bedford Day Parade. Courtesy photo
Around 100 members of the Bedford High School Class of 1973 turned out for a big three-day reunion, packed full of events during the Sept. 22-24 weekend.
The Bedford Day Parade was one of the highlights with many members marching. Some of the attendees visited the high school, toured the Old Burying Ground, and enjoyed a look at the Bedford Flag with commentary from town Historian Sharon McDonald.
Karen Letizi LaPointe helped organize the events including the festive banquet on Saturday evening. She proudly noted that the Class of 1973 presented 10 ASPIRE scholarships to deserving students at the annual CSF Dollars for Scholars event on May 30.
Karen said, “We’ve been raising money since our 45th reunion, wanting to establish a legacy in honor of our 50th.”
Bruce Smith, Kathy Nelson, and Chuck DePriest were at the Class of 1973 meet-up during their reunion weekend. Courtesy photoFrom left to right, Patti Socorelis, Bill Bloomquist, and Pauline Socorelis are having a good time at the Class of 1973 meet-up. Courtesy photoJoe Kleber and Kevin Duffy at the high school during the Class of 1973’s reunion weekend. Courtesy photo
The Class of 1973 leaders were equally enthusiastic about their big weekend, which was headquartered in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Woburn.
The weekend of events started on Friday with a walking tour of downtown Bedford with the Bedford Historical Society, hosted by Kevin Duffy, and a tour of Bedford High School with National Honor Society students, hosted by Ray Claflin. In the evening, Marsha Brock hosted an informal welcome get-together at the hotel.
On Saturday, Judy Church Delagarza invited attendees to march in the parade or to watch with classmates on the Bedford Common near First Parish.
Saturday evening’s dinner was the highlight of the weekend. The committee also put together a list of events happening in the Boston area for those who wanted to head out on their own or with classmates.
The ‘73 class reunion committee included Class President Ray Claflin, Class Vice President Judy Church Delagarza, Class Secretary Karen Letizi LaPointe, Class Treasurer Marsha Brock, Kevin Duffy, Joe Kleber, and Mark Woodworth.
Win Hayes, Susan Dorey (White), and Larry White were among the many members of the BHS Class of 1973 to attend their 50th anniversary reunion. Courtesy photoMember of the Class of 1973 in the lobby of Bedford High School during their reunion weekend. Courtesy photoTown Historian Sharon McDonald led a BHS Class of 1973 visit to see the Bedford Flag. Courtesy photoHenry Donigan, Barre Norman, Win Hayes, Ray Claflin, Bruce Smith, Craig, Hollenbeck, and Judy Church enjoy one of the many activities for the BHS Class of 1973 during their reunion weekend. Courtesy photoPeter Bolduc (BHS Class of 1972), Ken Spiewak, and Bruce Smith at the Class of 1973 reunion. Courtesy photoMembers of the Class of 1973 Reunion Committee included, from left to right, Marsha Brock, Joe Kleber, Ray Claflin, Judy Church, Kevin Duffy, and Karen Letizi. Missing is Mark Woodward. Courtesy photoMaureen McAuliffe (Class of 1974) and Julie McKenna chat during the Class of 1973 reunion. Courtesy photoAround 100 members of the Bedford High School Class of 1973 turned out for a three-day 50th anniversary reunion. Courtesy photoAndrea Lowe and Carol DeCaprio in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Woburn. Courtesy photoLiz Michaud, Ken Dill, Karen Letizi, and Marsha Brock were among the BHS Class of 1973 to attend reunion activities in September. Courtesy photoMark Woodward, Steve Jepsen, and Ken Dill chat during the Class of 1973’s reunion. Courtesy photoKathy Brown and Ken Dill were with their Bedford High School classmates to celebrate the Class of 1973’s 50th anniversary. Courtesy photoMembers of the BHS Class of 1973 toured the Old Burying Ground during their 50th anniversary reunion weekend. Courtesy photo
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