Bruce Frail shared some time with Steve and Patti Craig at their place in Harwinton, CT. Captain Bruce recently retired from the US Coast Guard where, among other things, he was a chopper pilot.
It was great seeing them at our 50th Reunion.
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17th Senior Games
The 17th All-America Lacrosse Senior Games were held at Johns Hopkins on July 30. Eight Connecticut HS lacrosse players participated.
For the boys, Matt Minicus from Darien played in an attack position, and Thomas Ricciardelli from New Canaan played goalie.
On the girls All American team, CT was represented by Darien goalie Shae Dolce along with two players from New Canaan.
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Taft School
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Connecticut’s average private school tuition comes in at $24,980 a year, the highest in the country. The state also has the highest share of private school students at 17 percent.
A total of 26 CT private schools have tuitions above $40,000 and both Kent and Taft schools have tuitions in the $60k range.
Foreman school in Litchfield, a private, co-ed school for kids with disabilities including ADHD, ADD and dyslexia can cost up to $86,000 a year, but most of these schools offer financial assistance to qualifying families.
Two CT prep schools, Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT and Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, are ranked top in the nation.
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Classmate Rick Weber attended the recent DHS Class of 1970 Reunion, the year his wife, Chris Garr Weber, graduated. The 50th reunion for the class had been delayed two years but finally went forward at the end of July.
Despite the warm weather, a festive time was had by all. Check out more photos at darienhigh1970.com
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Wave Medal at National Track Event
Members of the DHS 4 X 400 2022 boys track team recently competed in the Adidas Outdoor Nationals in late June. Junior Jason Rideout and seniors Luke Riordan, Owen Wagner and Kyle Bloomer finished fourth to medal in the National Elite Division.
Their time was 3:27.05.
The same team finished in fifth place in CT Division L with a time of 3:28.49 and in sixth in the CT State Open with a time of 3:25.14.
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DHS Class of 1970 Hold 50th
After two years of delays, the Class of 1970 to finally held their long awaited 50th Reunion. Their committee had the following schedule:
Friday Night at the VFW in Noroton Heights at 6:30 - 9:30
Saturday at the Wee Burn CC from 7:30 - 11:00
Sunday at Darien Nature Center 12:00 - 3:00
Unfortunately, the committee had a long list of classmates they were unable to contact (138).
Committee Members include Nina Miller, Dave Miller, Robin Wakeman, Vic Capellupo, Rich Glica and Drew Papsun.
Catch up with the class at https://darienhigh70.com
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Darien HS Graduation
After a sometime difficult and topsy-turvy four years, Darien High School seniors reach graduation. The ceremony was held on Friday, June 17.
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Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones died April 19, 2022 from health issues at his home in Bethesda, Maryland. Please go to Memorials.
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In addition to the many construction projects happening in Darien, town leaders are considering buying a portion of Darien’s Great Island. The property, the summer estate of William Ziegler, was bought in 1905 and is connected to Darien by Rings End Bridge. It is considered the last, best piece of undeveloped property of its kind on the entire East Coast of the US.
First Selectwoman Monica McNally said she believed the acquisition would be a major asset for the town: one of the largest remaining parcels of undeveloped land in Darien that would benefit generations to come.
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Change of Reunion Plans Now for DHS 1971
The Darien High Class of 1971 has made a change in their plans for their 50th reunion. Instead of holding it in 2021, the event is now slated for October 14-16, 2022!
The class website, darienhs1971.com, is worth visiting. Their feature, “Share Your Creative Expressions,” displays the artistic works from many talented classmates. Additionally, the class seeks assistance in locating some missing folks.
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People Finally Getting Together Again
After a long year of masks and quarantines, people are once again back together.
Benny Bruno and Mike Lopriore recently drove up to Myrtle Beach for some golf with Dick Costello and Navy friends.
As Mike said: "Great golf courses, good food, and we even had a few beverages."
Amen to that.
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Summer Wing-Ding
Some DHS Classmates got together at a party at Patty Mazza's house this summer.
Around the table are Christy Farrington, Nancy and Steve Verses, George Farrington, Mark Tinker, Dick Costello, Patty Mazza and Dave Lynch.
Behind the camera is Kathy 'Skins" Strachan.
Keep the good times and pictures coming!
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Picture from Pear Tree Beach posted on Facebook
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Hard to Believe
More than Two Years since our 50th Reunion !
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Post 50th Reunion Get-Together
Great shot of classmates Kenny Peliksza, Mike 'Lope' Lopriore, Dick Costello, and Ben Bruno in Jacksonville. Nobody mentioned any golf scores but all were sad to see former Jax resident Paul Hepp leave for Texas.
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Go Team!
We know things are rough right now. So who better than some cheerleaders to keep up our spirits to finish the fight!
Front row left to right:
Anahid Kavookjian, Josie Mullen, Joni Dobson
Back row left to right:
Sue Geiger, Sharon Denunzio, Cinny Cobb, Sue Perschino, Peggy McNeil, Sue Venarde
Sandy Young, Carol Ann Augustus
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Mardie Porter shares her winter adventure:
Another ski adventure! Three days at the Appalachian Mountain Club Lodge “Gorman Chairback”. We left home when the temp was a freezing -14 below. We trekked eight mile to the lodge as temperatures warmed to near 17 degrees.
The second day was on snowshoe on back-country trails. Day 3 we skied back out to our cars on a glorious day, with temps above freezing!!!
Sounds like a ball!
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Steve and Patti Craig did well in their apple orchard this fall. They report harvesting over 20 bushels of apples. (Note: 1 bushel = 48 pounds). The Craigbo Cider Co. made 16 gallons of unadulterated apple cider, while also donating apples to a local farmer and food pantry.
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The Big 5-0
Reunion Central
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Check Out the Photo Album page with Pictures from all 3 Nights
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Send Us Your Pictures
From Our 50th!
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Chris Eng Leventhal, Kate Mason Gredinger, Sue Geiger Johanson
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Benny Bruno, Mark Tinker, Gary Gibbs
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Folks From Hindley School
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Sue Venarde Mahoney, Sue Geiger, Anahid
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Thomas Lane and Edward Tyler
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Upload by going to the Photo Album tab on left side
or send them to tapotts@darkfield.com or johndvdh@gmail.com
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Georgianna Smith Bloom, Rick Bloom, Tom Lane
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Charlie Smith and Lauren Fair
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Carol Ann Augustus Summers and Bev Bonfoey
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Patti Shaw Craig and Mardie Porter
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Mark Paddock, Dennis Sullivan, Sue Venardi Mahoney, Janet Martin Fisher, Martyn Goossen, Kathy DelleFontane Goossen, Steve Craig
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Dave Lynch, Barb and Jim Tully
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Cliff Powell, Gork Boneman, Sandy McGill
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Chris Eng Leventhal, Dennis Sullivan, Patti Shaw Craig, Dick Costello
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Rick Weber, Chris Weber, Eric Joosten, Paul Hendrickson
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Josie Mullen and Lauren Fair
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Peter Johnson, Paul Dominis, Paul Buckley, Carolyn Johnson
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Sue Geiger, Anahid Kavookjian Vrana, Ann Back Price
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Josie Mullen and James Tully
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Dick Costello and Rick Poccia
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Janet Martin Fisher and Sally Armus Shutts
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Charlie Smith, Bill Guptill, Kathy Strachan
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Tom Lane, Stu Traver, Jay Baker, David Miller
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Bruce Frail, Eric Joosten, Vandy Van Wagener
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Sue Venarde Mahoney, Kathy DelleFontane Goossen, Marty Goossen, Ed Tyler
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Gary Gibbs and Chris Bischof
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Our Schedule of Events
Friday
The Goose Restaurant at 7:00 pm.
Cash Bar, Refreshments, Free Appetizers
Saturday
Breakfast at the Sugar Bowl
A golf outing at Ridgefield CC 11:00
Main Event at Tokeneke Club
6:00-11:00
Dinner and music at the Tokeneke Club
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Sunday
Weed Beach Paddle Pavillion
Lunch and refreshments
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| Pete White |
Dave Terry |
| Claudia Smith Davenport |
Kathy DelleFontane Goossen |
| Dennis Gavin |
Pete Johnson |
| Rick Poccia |
Janet Martin Fisher |
| Mark Beckwith |
Anita Conway |
| Bruce Frail |
Paul Dominis |
| Patty Mazza Sturges |
Sue Dickman Klein |
| Sally Armus |
Christy Rodgers |
| Mardi Porter |
Ed Tyler |
| Bill Guptill |
Mark Blackman |
| Georgiana Smith Bloom |
Kate Mason Gredinger |
| Pete Franklin |
Gary Gibbs |
| Tom Lane |
Billy Harper |
| Anahid Kavoojian Vrana |
Dave Lynch |
| Lauren Fair |
Jimmy Valente |
| Tim Potts |
Casey Nickerson |
| Suzanne Nikola Baldino |
John van den Heuvel |
| Jim Morrison |
Chris Bischof |
| Josie Mullen |
Paul Buckley |
| Johnny Maul |
Skip Kennedy |
| Bev Bonfoey |
Barb Thorne |
| Marni Kent Hansell |
Bob Mercer |
| Bob Ierardi |
Eric Joosten |
| Dennis Sullivan |
Tom Milek |
| Gary Swartz |
Dave Miller |
| Steve Verses |
Jay Baker |
| Cliff Powell |
Ann Back Price |
| Steve and Patti Craig |
Anne Marie McGarry |
| Vandy Van Wagener |
Bill Schade |
| George Farrington |
Todd and Martha Robbins |
| Rick Weber |
Jane Seyferth |
| Sue Venarde Mahoney |
Mark Tinker |
| Joan Dobson Glazebrook |
Paul Hendrickson |
| Sandy McGill |
Ted Vanech |
| Jim Tully |
Stu Traver |
| Dick Costello |
Mike Lopriore |
| Charlie Smith |
Chris Eng Leventhal |
| Jane Genster |
John Wuerthner |
| Carol Ann Augustus Summers |
Anne Irvine |
| Ken Broska |
Paul Hepp |
| Dave Jefferson |
Sue Geiger |
| Allison Poccia |
Joanne Schoepf Reisser |
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| Benny Bruno |
Kyle Hepp |
| Kathy Strachan |
Pam Burkhardt Mele |
| Peter Scholtz |
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Comments from Class Members!
Mary Bass Brown: Have fun everyone! Enjoy - post pictures.....lot's of pictures!
Anna Lamberton Whelpley: So sorry to be missing this great time😫Have a blast!
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Be sure to say "Hello" in the Guest Book section!
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Important Contact Info
Where to send Classmate info : darienhs1969@gmail.com
Where to update your profile and see classmate's info: www.50thdarienhigh69.com
Where to post your pictures: On Facebook, join
Darien High School Class of '69 members group
Thanks, and see you soon!
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Christy Rogers on the Camino de Santiago
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Pete White
Thanks for the Update!
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Joanne Schoepf Reisser
Thanks for the Update!
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We Thank the DHS 1969 Classmates Who Served
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Mike Lopriore and Paul Hepp get together in Jacksonville, FL.
Hey, where's the invite? It's freezing up here!
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Vandy Van Wagener - Good to hear from you!
Thanks for the Update.
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Anne Marie McGarry
Thanks for Your Update!
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Deb Ridabock preps for the end of summer
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Greetings Anahid!
Great to Hear from You
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Hot Fun in the Summertime
The perils of missing class on senior 'Skip' Day
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George Wehmann's Pontiac Super Chief
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Mary Grace Joynt and Suzanne Ferree
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Terry Cummings, Tim Maul, Cliff Powell
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Tina Rollins McKay in Bali
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George Farrington, Mark Tinker and Jay Baker
Photo by George Wehmann
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Shot of trip out west during summer of '69 when we hitchhiked to California. Mark Tinker's dad bought us the car to roam around California and back to CT. Thought I lost this. Great memories from that trip. Those were the days! -George Wehmann
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The names just keep on coming in!
(starting bottom left): Chris Garr, Ellen Johnson, Martha Whelan, Jane Hindenlang
Sue Dickman, Kathy McIntyre, Pam Burkhart Melee, Co Koppert (Young LIfe)
Bobby Grant, Kathy Fricke, Jackie Fitzpatrick, MaryLou Sivos
Heidi Gerber
Carol Augustus Summers, Anna Lamberton, Louis Belfour, Sara Schyler
Man in hat- L. (Ron) Hubbard, the kid on far right with hood is Mardie Porter's brother, Clark Porter
The guy near top row hat and glasses: Middlesex science teacher "Booger" Bates
Right Center back row: The man in the hat and woman next to him-
Mr and Mrs Hendrickson (Paul's parents)!
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17th Senior Games
The 17th All-America Lacrosse Senior Games were held at Johns Hopkins on July 30. Eight Connecticut HS lacrosse players participated.
For the boys, Darien had Matt Minicus, in the attack position, and from New Canaan, Thomas Ricciardelli played goalie.
On the girls All American team, CT was represented by goalie Shae Dolce from Darien along with two players from New Canaan.
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