50th Reunion's Detailed Report

50th REUNION DETAILED REPORT
By Pierce Pelouze

Friday, October 13, 2006

	-	Morning golf outing - Ramblewood C.C.- Harvey Restrick in charge - 11 classmates
		participated- Thanks, Harvey!
	-	"Welcome" Reception - at the Clarion (Host Hotel)- 5:30pm- 90 classmates and
		guests.
	-	Florence Mears Thompson provided SHIELD photo name tags for all events -
		Thanks, Florence!
	-	Molly Fretz Stevens collected HMHS photographs and other memorabilia from
		various classmates. Molly did an excellent job of organizing several tables and
		easels for viewing these 50-year-old treasures. Molly also displayed several art
		pieces created by several classmates. Thanks, Molly (and Charles for lending a
		hand)!
	-	Frank Jackson set-up his sound system and provided 50's music during the
		Reception. He also helped Joan Pera O'Neill with the whimsical table decorations.
		Thanks, Frank and Joan!
	-	Tom Baird set-up his computer projection system and showed our SHIELD and
		other photos on the screen. Thanks, Tom!

Saturday, October 14, 2006

	-	Morning - Tour of HMHS - 9:30am - Shirley Borrell Deal in charge - 30 classmates
		enjoyed seeing the school again with current students as guides - Thanks, Shirley!
	-	Class Lunch at Tom and Judie Baird's home in Tavistock - 11:30am -
		90 classmates and guests - Great hospitality, great food, great weather, great time!
		Thanks very much, Tom and Judie, for your generosity!
	-	50th Reunion Reception & Dinner-Dance at the Clarion-Reception 5:30pm - 150
		classmates and guests. Lobby area then to Ballroom - Greeting / Remarks / Dinner /
		Live Dance Band 8:30-1:00 pm - band coordinated by Dick Hammond. Thanks,
		Dick.
	-	Flowers on Ballroom Dinner tables coordinated by Joan Pera O'Neill and Frank
		Jackson. Thanks, Joan and Frank.
	-	Announcement of our Class of 1956 Gift to HMHS was made by Baird Foster, who,
		with Tom Baird, had worked with HMHS personnel to define a need area. Thanks to
		classmate contributions, we have established the "Class of 1956 Scholarship For
		Further Education in Music". For at least 5 years, a $1,000 scholarship will be
		presented to a graduating HMHS senior who will continue his / her education in the
		field of music. (To create this scholarship, on October 19 arrangements were made
		by Baird Foster and Tom Baird for a $5,600 check to be given to HMHS personnel.
		Further tax-deductible contributions can be made in the name of the Class of 1956 -
		more information on that will soon be distributed.) Thanks, Baird and Tom..and also
		Dick Hammond, our Reunion Treasurer, for his handling of the classmate contribu-
		tions can be made in the name of the Class of 1956 - more information on that will
		soon be distributed.) Thanks, Baird and Tom..and also Dick Hammond, our Reunion
		Treasurer, for his handling of the classmate contributions and other financial matters.
	-	A proclamation from the Haddonfield Alumni Society (HAS) was presented to
		Margo Milling Foster, making her an official member of the Class of 1956. Margo
		grew up in Haddonfield and had been in the Haddonfield school system until she
		moved after her Freshman year at HMHS.
	-	Special Song Presentation by Connie Beane Blake (arrangement), Molly Fretz
		Stevens (lyrics), Shirley Borrell Deal and Pat McGlade Herdelin. Thanks, Ladies!
		(They rival the Lennon sisters!)
	-	Class Reunion Photo taken by John Stranieri, husband of Laurette Dobrzynski
		Stranieri, arranged by Joyce Jackson May. Info regarding the Class Photo to be
		provided soon. Thanks, John, Laurette and Joyce.
	-	The 50th Reunion 50's music custom CD gift, courtesy of Frank and Pat Jackson.
		Thanks very much, Frank and Pat!
	-	The outstanding 50th Class Reunion Yearbook, including the NEW 2006 Class of
		956 Directory. Thanks again to Baird and Margo Milling Foster for their great work
		on the Yearbook!

Sunday, October 15, 2006

	-	"Farewell" Brunch at the Clarion- 10:30 am- Judy Jefferies Fielder and Paul Sturgis
		in charge - 55 classmates and guests- nice brunch, fun trivia quiz with HMHS prizes
		and encore song by Connie Beane Blake. Special thanks to Judy and Paul and also
		to Connie for her solo!