GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

                                           ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

 

 

 


Greenfield High School Alumni Association

Mission Statement

 

          The GHSAA was organized in October of 2001 to find ways to enhance the educational experience offered at Greenfield High School and to create a family of GHS alumni and friends of public education. We will work to increase awareness of the achievements and activities of alumni and present GHS students. We will maintain an association of graduates and create connections to our local community to develop financial support. We accept donations, gifts, endowments and bequests so we may foster improvements in the programs offered in three areas: technology, academics and athletics. We are volunteers dedicated to enhancing the education offered at GHS.

 

OFFICER CHANGES:

With the elections held last November, Cindi Bompastore will be assuming the office of President and Steve Lepore will now be a member of the Board of Directors.  Steve will now have time to continue to work on special projects.  We hope to have a new Vice-President soon.

 

GHS GIFT FUND PURCHASES

The GHSAA has made the following purchases for the high school:

Books for the English Department                   $   1,350.00

Materials on Alternative Energy for Library and Science                                                                                 1,000.00

Weight Equipment for New Weight Room             850.00

Couch and Chair for Library Reading Area        1,400.00

Technology/Tools for New Carpentry and CAD Program                                                                                3 400.00

Donation to Music Dept. from a Class Reunion   1,000.00

Scientific Calculators Science Dept.                     1,000.00

1 Set of Biology Textbooks                                        800.00

Incubator for Science Department                           200.00

Library Books from Class of 1955                         469.00

Camera, DVD, Camcorder with a 26x Optical Zoom lens          for GHS News Class                               1,559.00

Clay for Art/Pottery Classes                                   1,150.00

 2 Complete Smart Board Outfits                        4,000.00

6 White Boards (3 each from Classes of 1958 & 2008)                                                                                   2,000.00

New Scoreboard for Girl’s Softball Area at Vet’s Field                                                                                                   12,000.00

Maintenance of Garden in front of HS                    500.00

TOTAL                                                         $ 32,678.00

(Please Note – Contributions made toward the building of a high school track out behind the present high school building have been placed in an interest bearing account.)

 

Memberships Needed

The only way we can continue to contribute to the well-being of GHS is by converting your membership dues into goods and services.  Although it would be great to have people who live in the area, to work with the Alumni Committee when needed, it is the membership funds received from all over the country  that keeps us a viable resource to the students and staff at GHS.  If you would like to join the GHSAA, membership dues are $20 annually from November to November. Five-Year Membership is $80, Ten-Year Membership is $150 and Lifetime Membership is $200.  The above memberships are discounted 50% for senior citizens (60+) and graduates attending schools of high learning.  Call Betty at 413-772-1350 Ext. 111 for a membership form.

 

GHSAA Wall of Honor

The next time you are in the high school check out the 19 pictures of graduates that are hanging in the corridor between the Main Office and the Library. They are:

John Bednarski                    1945       Architect/Designer

of  present Greenfield High School

Robert Bitzer                                         1945

Post Office worker for 44 yrs.

George Jonelunas                              1945

HS Math Teacher & Dept. Chair.

John P. Nee, Sr.                                   1949      

Elementary School Custodian

Betty Spencer Nee                              1952                      

HS Principal‘s Secretary and Full-time Volunteer

Paul McDonald                                    1958      

Chief Probation Officer                     

Rose-Marie Alex Bassett                    1959                      

HS Paraprofessional, mother of 2 grads

William F. Bassett, Jr.                         1959                      

HS Art Teacher, HS Assistant Principal and HS Principal

Edward “Skip” Hammond                  1959      

Founder of GBI Marketing

Dr. Phil Grisé                                        1965      

Professor, Univ. of Florida

William Phelps                                     1965      

Veterans Outreach Services

Cheryl Harvey Misch                          1966                      

HS History Teacher

Harold L. Shattuck, Jr.                        1966                      

US Armed Forces – Killed in Action

Dean Tatro                                            1969      

Business Owner/New Zealand

Michael Maleno                                   1971                      

Christian Jacobs                                  1972                      

HS History Teacher

Donna Woodcock                                                1976                      

HS Athletic Director , HS Acting Principal

Lisa Ducell                                            1977      

Former Para-Professional and Parent of 2 grads

Kathleen Merrigan                              1978      

Recently chosen to be U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture

Lisa Facey Moore                                                1981                      

HS Phys.Ed./Health Teacher, Key Club Advisor

Nancy Walsh                                        1983      

Stage & Film Performer, Co-Founder of “Present Co.”

Michael Kuchieski                               1984                      

HS Phys.Ed. Teacher, Varsity Football Coach, Athlete Dir.

Bobby Campbell                                 1985       WHAI  Announcer and Disc Jockey

Dr. William Bontempi                         1986                      

Has his own dentistry practice-grandson of Lou Bush

Tara Phelps Cloutier                           1988                      

HS SpanishTeacher,Yearbook Advisor,

Advisor-Class of 2010       

Timothy Farrell                                     1989      

F.W.Farrell Insurance Agency, City  Council Member

Patrick Garland                                    1989                      

HS English and Technology Teacher

Kenneth Fortin                                     1990                      

HS Administrative Assistant to Student Services

Maura McDonald                                 1993      

Probation Officer, great track star, daughter of Paul

Angela DeSanty Mass                        1995                      

HS Math Teacher, Co-Advisor to Student Council

 

Mr. Barry McColgan contributed much time to this program from the beginning.  Since he plans to retire in the near future, he requested that someone else take it over. Pat Garland came forward.  If you are a graduate or know a graduate who has been out of high school ten or more years and who would like to be part of this program, pick up an application form from Betty at the high school office or call her at 413-772-1350 Ext. 111 and she will be glad to mail the form.

 

Principal’s Note:

Welcome to 2009.  As this historic year begins and we start the second semester of the school year, there are many new opportunities for our students.  The Town Council has appropriated additional funds for the high school so that we can increase our elective offerings.  For the second semester, new courses will offer are 21st Century Internet Politics, Psychology, Financial Planning, Science Fiction Literature, Digital Photography, Woodworking, and Manufacturing.  We are also starting seminar classes that will be held a couple times a week in Film Studies, Mime, Hip-Hop, and textile Art.  As we continue to bring change to the high school, I remind you that I would welcome your suggestions for the improvement of the school.  Donna Woodcock, Acting Principal

 

JOHN & ABIGAIL ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

This scholarship was awarded to the following members of the Class of 2009:

Amet, Norie                               Harold, Rachael        

Burge, Sabrina                          Kimball, William

Cappella, Rachel                       Komerzan, Igor

Chown, Alex                              Kurtyka, Kyle

Cummings, Rebecca                 Marshcher, Nicholas

Cummings, Ryan                       McHugh, Meghan

Curtis, Andrea                           Momaney, Patrick

Cutter, Brittany                          Morin, Haley

Darling, Stacy                           Nash, Cherie-Lee

Dillon, Brooke                           Olaru, Tatiana

Drew, Rebecca                          Osborne, Samantha

Federyuk, Evelina                      Shea, Kevin

                                                Widdison, Emily

 

If any of the above students are accepted to any Massachusetts Community College, State College or UMASS, they will receive free tuition for up to four years of continual attendance.

 

ATHLETIC NEWS

The Athletic Department’s Schedule can now be viewed on line at www.highschoolsport.net.  You can also register to receive an e-mail every time the sport you are interested in has been cancelled and/or postponed.

 

All Spring sports started on MONDAY, March 16th. 

 

NEWS ABOUT CLASS REUNIONS?

The following graduates may be planning Class Reunions in 2010.

5 years  =  Class of 2005       

10 years = Class 0f 2000

15 years = Class of 1995

20 years = Class of 1990

25 years = Class of 1985

30 years = Class of 1980

35 years = Class of 1975

40 years = Class of 1970

45 years = Class of 1965

50 years = Class of 1960

55 years = Class of 1955

60 years = Class of 1950

60 years = Class of 1950

65 years = Class of 1945

70 years = Class of 1940

75 years = Class of 1935

We know that there are some Reunions scheduled for this coming summer and fall.  GHS will also be celebrating it’s 50th year in its home on Lenox Avenue.

 

If your class is planning a class reunion, please send the information to Betty at the high school office so that we will be able to answer any inquiries.  The GHSAA would be very glad to help process your printing and/or mailing announcements.