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November 27, 2024 - Lew Wardell: Lynne Dennis recently passed away. She was a classmate from St. Rita's all the way through HHS. Smart, confident and accomplished. Here's a 5th grade photo I still had.
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February 24, 2024 - Lew Wardell - I just finished Peter Cooper (Kupfer’s) memoir. It was incredibly brave and heartfelt. Well-written, scrupulously researched and fascinating, Well done! The Glassmaker's Son
September 26, 2021 - Bud Bassoli: Bev passed.
October 15, 2020 - Bud Bassoli: Bev ... the love of my life, companion, best friend underwent major surgery to remove 90% of a Gliosarcoma brain tumor on October 1, 2020 ... all I can do is give her the best days of her life with all the love I have in me ...
July 21, 2020 - Tom Remiszewski: Hope all are happy and safe!
Cynthia Bardo Burnell: Really appreciate the web connection . The years have sped by quickly. Nice to see old friends, and to share memories. Cynthia
April 16, 2020 - Bud Bassoli: my wife Bev and I are doing well during this trying Covid-19 times. We keep busy reading: watching a movie together in the afternoon; enjoying our pups Hayley, Colby & Macy; and getting on each other's nerves. I'll post messages from you a.s.a.p. B safe B well ... Bud
October 15, 2020 - Bud Bassoli: Bev ... the love of my life, companion, best friend underwent major surgery to remove 90% of a Gliosarcoma brain tumor on October 1, 2020 ... all I can do is give her the best days of her life with all the love I have in me ...
July 21, 2020 - Tom Remiszewski: Hope all are happy and safe!
Cynthia Bardo Burnell: Really appreciate the web connection . The years have sped by quickly. Nice to see old friends, and to share memories. Cynthia
April 16, 2020 - Bud Bassoli: my wife Bev and I are doing well during this trying Covid-19 times. We keep busy reading: watching a movie together in the afternoon; enjoying our pups Hayley, Colby & Macy; and getting on each other's nerves. I'll post messages from you a.s.a.p. B safe B well ... Bud
May 2019 - Comments after the 50th Reunion
Ray Vece - Great time at the Glenwood yesterday. Looking forward to tonight.
Michael Arnone - Thank you Lenny Goldberg for a great time at Lenny & Joe's. Much thanks to Jim Ortel and Howie Kegeles for joining me at Alling Memorial this morning for an enjoyable round of golf. And now the main event!
Also ... the committee provided us with such an awesome weekend. One I will cherish for the rest of my life. 👍👍
Dean Smith - Hi All, It's 10:00pm I just got home. I'm hyped, I've got to unwind. The Glenwood was fine. The school tour was very enjoyable. The class of '69 dinner and party were an A#1 class event. I liked the table center pieces and the "programs" were wonderful. I like many of you saw a lot of friends. My sincere THANKS TO THE REUNION COMMITTEE. Best Regards.
Chris Costanzo - Thanks for all the work the committee did organizing the 50th class reunion. I had a great time.
Jim Greenfield - Wonderful job guys. Great to see everyone. Should have made the name tags bigger! We’re old people. Thanks again.
Eydie Hahn Cutler - The class of 1969 celebrated their 50th Reunion this past weekend. Not the traditional dinner/dance!!!!!
The organizers turned it into a three day extravaganza.
Lunch on Friday May 3, was a get together at the iconic Glenwood's for their famous burnt hot dogs.
Dinner was at Lenny & Joes in New Haven. The Lenny is our own Lenny Goldberg, a member of our class.
A tour of Hamden High School was arranged on Saturday morning, for our class to see the amazing renovations and improvements to our school. We quickly realized this was NOT the school we remembered.
Saturday night was the Dinner/Dance held at the Best Western in North Haven. The food was a delicious buffet. There was a DJ to spin the music of our youth. Those of us who could still dance got up and showed us what they got!
But, it didn't end there! On Sunday there was a breakfast, followed by golf or if you didn't play, there was a convoy to the casino's.
I would like to thank the many members of the committee who spent countless hours preparing and planning for this event.
I would also like to say that we are a pretty youthful crowd.
We can still party with the best of them!!!!!!!
Bob Dempsey - Good job!!!!!
Gary & Anna Gargano - What a great time we had and so glad we were able to come. It was over the top in far exceeded our expectations!! We look forward to the next one and stay in touch!!
Mavis Wildgoose - Huge thanks to the reunion committee for all their hard work in putting together a wonderful reunion weekend. Friendships renewed and new ones made !! Thank you all
Frank DeMayo - What an amazing time last night. Thanks to all the organizers Wonderful to see so many old friends.
Ed Walsh - And just a herculean effort on the committee's part to organize a Super reunion weekend! I enjoyed it immensely!! Thank you, Thank you!!!
Wayne Gilbert - Great job and many Thanks to all who helped organize a wonderful weekend. I especially want to thank Ed Beaudette for his many years of keeping our class flame alive for all these 50 years. Ed you are a treasure.
great time at each event. So good to see so many of us and share those great memories. also wonderful to catch up on what you all did these past 50 years!
Cheryl (Knous) Hurst - What a wonderful 50TH Reunion. There is nothing that the committee did not think of. Wish we could do it again , the evening went by so quickly and that means it was enjoyed. THANK YOU all so much for all your efforts of making such a successful evening , full of great memories. I would attend again without A second thought!
Susan Hitchcock Settle - Many thanks to the Committee for all your hard work. My husband I were so grateful to see everyone and to share some well deserved laughs.
Heidi Konietzka McColgan - Many thanks to all of you for spending YEARS planning our 50th Reunion. You did a great job and thought of everything! Thank you for making one of life's milestones an enjoyable night to remember. It was great seeing everyone!
Elizabeth Civitello Alberino - This reunion was a success because of all the time and work you put into it..Many many days I am sure. I hope you had a chance to enjoy the festivity as we did. Thank you again....
Frank Lucibella - Thank you committee. You did a great job. It was a blast.
Mary Knight Baldwin - Great job reunion committee! It was great seeing every one!
Peter Cooper Kupfer - Many thanks to the Committee for all your work organizing the 50th Reunion. You did a great job!
Rochelle A Bradley - I Had such a great time, it was so good to see people who I haven't seen in 50yrs. The Reunion committee did an Awesome Job.
Ted Rosza - We had a wonderful time at our 50th, thanks to the hard work the committee performed over the last several years. Thank you, again, for all you have done!
AnnMarie DeMaio - The committee did an out of the park job on this 50th reunion. I don't think anyone ever had such a spectacular reunion as we did. Well, we did have a really fabulous class so goes without saying our committee was the best. THANK YOU! It is apparent you all worked very hard to make our weekend special and wonderful and it was. Thank you for all your hard work. It was an awesome weekend.
Don Vigliotti - To all that organized this great night, thank-you, thank you, thank you. And to all who attended thank you for helping me to relive many great memories. May you all have peaceful days ahead, with great health and much happiness, and remember "Aging is mandatory, growing old is optional.” Take care, be well... vigs
Faith Andrews - I had a great time at reunion, Whole team did a wonderful job.
Lenny Goldberg - I just want to send my heartfelt thanks to the reunion committee for a superb job with our 50th. I appreciate the countless hours you all spent to make our weekend such a success.
Cathy Gambeski Schneider - Thx to the Committee for all of your hard work.
Pamela Nettleton Mills - let me extend a huge thank you to the committee and anyone else that helped put this reunion together. Truly a great deal of effort was done on your part.
Cheryl Krachenfels Tordonato - Thanks to the entire committee for all the hard work. It was a great reunion!
Michael Arnone - Thank you Lenny Goldberg for a great time at Lenny & Joe's. Much thanks to Jim Ortel and Howie Kegeles for joining me at Alling Memorial this morning for an enjoyable round of golf. And now the main event!
Also ... the committee provided us with such an awesome weekend. One I will cherish for the rest of my life. 👍👍
Dean Smith - Hi All, It's 10:00pm I just got home. I'm hyped, I've got to unwind. The Glenwood was fine. The school tour was very enjoyable. The class of '69 dinner and party were an A#1 class event. I liked the table center pieces and the "programs" were wonderful. I like many of you saw a lot of friends. My sincere THANKS TO THE REUNION COMMITTEE. Best Regards.
Chris Costanzo - Thanks for all the work the committee did organizing the 50th class reunion. I had a great time.
Jim Greenfield - Wonderful job guys. Great to see everyone. Should have made the name tags bigger! We’re old people. Thanks again.
Eydie Hahn Cutler - The class of 1969 celebrated their 50th Reunion this past weekend. Not the traditional dinner/dance!!!!!
The organizers turned it into a three day extravaganza.
Lunch on Friday May 3, was a get together at the iconic Glenwood's for their famous burnt hot dogs.
Dinner was at Lenny & Joes in New Haven. The Lenny is our own Lenny Goldberg, a member of our class.
A tour of Hamden High School was arranged on Saturday morning, for our class to see the amazing renovations and improvements to our school. We quickly realized this was NOT the school we remembered.
Saturday night was the Dinner/Dance held at the Best Western in North Haven. The food was a delicious buffet. There was a DJ to spin the music of our youth. Those of us who could still dance got up and showed us what they got!
But, it didn't end there! On Sunday there was a breakfast, followed by golf or if you didn't play, there was a convoy to the casino's.
I would like to thank the many members of the committee who spent countless hours preparing and planning for this event.
I would also like to say that we are a pretty youthful crowd.
We can still party with the best of them!!!!!!!
Bob Dempsey - Good job!!!!!
Gary & Anna Gargano - What a great time we had and so glad we were able to come. It was over the top in far exceeded our expectations!! We look forward to the next one and stay in touch!!
Mavis Wildgoose - Huge thanks to the reunion committee for all their hard work in putting together a wonderful reunion weekend. Friendships renewed and new ones made !! Thank you all
Frank DeMayo - What an amazing time last night. Thanks to all the organizers Wonderful to see so many old friends.
Ed Walsh - And just a herculean effort on the committee's part to organize a Super reunion weekend! I enjoyed it immensely!! Thank you, Thank you!!!
Wayne Gilbert - Great job and many Thanks to all who helped organize a wonderful weekend. I especially want to thank Ed Beaudette for his many years of keeping our class flame alive for all these 50 years. Ed you are a treasure.
great time at each event. So good to see so many of us and share those great memories. also wonderful to catch up on what you all did these past 50 years!
Cheryl (Knous) Hurst - What a wonderful 50TH Reunion. There is nothing that the committee did not think of. Wish we could do it again , the evening went by so quickly and that means it was enjoyed. THANK YOU all so much for all your efforts of making such a successful evening , full of great memories. I would attend again without A second thought!
Susan Hitchcock Settle - Many thanks to the Committee for all your hard work. My husband I were so grateful to see everyone and to share some well deserved laughs.
Heidi Konietzka McColgan - Many thanks to all of you for spending YEARS planning our 50th Reunion. You did a great job and thought of everything! Thank you for making one of life's milestones an enjoyable night to remember. It was great seeing everyone!
Elizabeth Civitello Alberino - This reunion was a success because of all the time and work you put into it..Many many days I am sure. I hope you had a chance to enjoy the festivity as we did. Thank you again....
Frank Lucibella - Thank you committee. You did a great job. It was a blast.
Mary Knight Baldwin - Great job reunion committee! It was great seeing every one!
Peter Cooper Kupfer - Many thanks to the Committee for all your work organizing the 50th Reunion. You did a great job!
Rochelle A Bradley - I Had such a great time, it was so good to see people who I haven't seen in 50yrs. The Reunion committee did an Awesome Job.
Ted Rosza - We had a wonderful time at our 50th, thanks to the hard work the committee performed over the last several years. Thank you, again, for all you have done!
AnnMarie DeMaio - The committee did an out of the park job on this 50th reunion. I don't think anyone ever had such a spectacular reunion as we did. Well, we did have a really fabulous class so goes without saying our committee was the best. THANK YOU! It is apparent you all worked very hard to make our weekend special and wonderful and it was. Thank you for all your hard work. It was an awesome weekend.
Don Vigliotti - To all that organized this great night, thank-you, thank you, thank you. And to all who attended thank you for helping me to relive many great memories. May you all have peaceful days ahead, with great health and much happiness, and remember "Aging is mandatory, growing old is optional.” Take care, be well... vigs
Faith Andrews - I had a great time at reunion, Whole team did a wonderful job.
Lenny Goldberg - I just want to send my heartfelt thanks to the reunion committee for a superb job with our 50th. I appreciate the countless hours you all spent to make our weekend such a success.
Cathy Gambeski Schneider - Thx to the Committee for all of your hard work.
Pamela Nettleton Mills - let me extend a huge thank you to the committee and anyone else that helped put this reunion together. Truly a great deal of effort was done on your part.
Cheryl Krachenfels Tordonato - Thanks to the entire committee for all the hard work. It was a great reunion!
April 27, 2019 - Bud Bassoli - Well ... the 50th Reunion is almost here. The committee has been preparing for 19 months. Our mailings reached out to 450 addresses with 250 responses. We are looking forward to the gatherings and reuniting with the 125 alumni that will be attending.
March 12, 2019 - Susan Hitchcock Settle - Are there any friends of Bill W. attending the reunion? If so please contact me.. at
240-298-7198
October 25, 2018 - Peter Kupfer: Greetings from San Francisco!!! I just discovered this website and thought I would post a note to say hello to my former classmates. My name was Peter Cooper in HS, but I reclaimed my father’s original name, Kupfer, when I moved to San Francisco 28 years ago. I have been living in SF ever since. I was amused to see in the memories section of this website a reference to the Anti-Prom, a/k/a MORP. I was proud to be one of the organizers of that event — along with Jean Maunder and a few others — and it was one of the most memorable events of my HS career. If memory serves, I think our wonderful English teacher Neil Topitzer was one of the chaperones. I am planning to attend the 50th reunion and look forward to reconnecting with some of my old classmates. Until then … Peter
March 12, 2019 - Susan Hitchcock Settle - Are there any friends of Bill W. attending the reunion? If so please contact me.. at
240-298-7198
October 25, 2018 - Peter Kupfer: Greetings from San Francisco!!! I just discovered this website and thought I would post a note to say hello to my former classmates. My name was Peter Cooper in HS, but I reclaimed my father’s original name, Kupfer, when I moved to San Francisco 28 years ago. I have been living in SF ever since. I was amused to see in the memories section of this website a reference to the Anti-Prom, a/k/a MORP. I was proud to be one of the organizers of that event — along with Jean Maunder and a few others — and it was one of the most memorable events of my HS career. If memory serves, I think our wonderful English teacher Neil Topitzer was one of the chaperones. I am planning to attend the 50th reunion and look forward to reconnecting with some of my old classmates. Until then … Peter
August 1968 Reminiscing ...
What were you doing in August 1968 right before the start of our Senior year?
August 21, 2018 - Brenda Gerosa Beal: It's been almost 50 years! Who can remember??? I'll take a guess....I was likely working at the Villager/Ladybug shop on Chapel St in New Haven as I did for years to save for college. I did waitress at the New Haven Country Club with Joe Traester but that may have been after freshman year college as we were, want to quote lines from Firesign Theatre albums. Also probably planning what to wear the first day of school!! Too early in the season for kilts and Gamer sweaters!
August 21, 2018 - Jenny Hunter Miranda: The summer of '68 I was working at Baskin Robbins at the Hamden Plaza, swam at Hammonasset Beach, and took a vacation to Maine with my parents and brother (a HHS grad). I poured over guide books about various colleges, and sent out applications. When I got an acceptance letter from my favorite college, it was one of the happiest days of my life! While driving on Mix Ave. to the Hamden Plaza that day, I remembered thinking that if anyone saw me with a big smile on my face, they would wonder about me! I was ecstatic about the upcoming senior year, and the imminent transition into the college lifestyle following graduation.
August 16, 2018 - Sharon Esposito Dlesk: I was working at Friendly’s ice cream at the Plaza..... Eating too much ice cream! Lol .... I was a newbie to Hamden... arrived as a junior in high school.
August 16, 2018 - Sharon Beauton Moran: I was working at the New Haven Country Club in the pool snack bar eating too many brownies!!
August 14, 2018 - Gary Moler: Summer of ’68: I built a 500 Watt amateur radio ((WA1BYF) transmitter in my attic, listening to Beatle songs on WABC/NY. Also, made a Super8 movie with Armand Morgan, Peter Tallerico, and Mike Ferrucci.
August 13, 2018 - Daniel Harris: I remember feeling like a family starting to go through a divorce. I knew that soon each of us would go our separate way, and we would never be together again like the "family' we had been. We had been together almost every day for 3 years at HHS, and some had grown up together, and even went to the same grade school and middle school. But now each of us was going to some college, or the military, or into some business. I think one or two of the hockey players were drafted by the Boston Bruins farm team. A lot of fellow classmates planned to attend colleges in the northeast, so could still see each other on weekends or summers. But I was going to college in the Chicago area, and knew I would probably see very few of my friends and fellow soccer players again. I am reminded of the song that came out in 1973 when I graduated from college, but definitely applies to HHS. "We May Never Pass This Way Again", by Seals and Crofts.
August 12, 2018 - Bud Bassoli: the Summer of Music continued with jamming with Mike Santillo (HHS '68), Roy Franco & Ron Gagliardi (both formerly with The East Coast Sounds), hanging out with Bob Dempsey & Ray Peters, and of course preparing the college resumes & applications. I also began my long 45 years of working with computers as a Computer Operator for the Town of Hamden Educational Computer Center located next to the Small Theater at the High School. So many emotions were going on knowing that this was going to be the end of seeing a lot of HS friends as we prepared for our future.
August 21, 2018 - Jenny Hunter Miranda: The summer of '68 I was working at Baskin Robbins at the Hamden Plaza, swam at Hammonasset Beach, and took a vacation to Maine with my parents and brother (a HHS grad). I poured over guide books about various colleges, and sent out applications. When I got an acceptance letter from my favorite college, it was one of the happiest days of my life! While driving on Mix Ave. to the Hamden Plaza that day, I remembered thinking that if anyone saw me with a big smile on my face, they would wonder about me! I was ecstatic about the upcoming senior year, and the imminent transition into the college lifestyle following graduation.
August 16, 2018 - Sharon Esposito Dlesk: I was working at Friendly’s ice cream at the Plaza..... Eating too much ice cream! Lol .... I was a newbie to Hamden... arrived as a junior in high school.
August 16, 2018 - Sharon Beauton Moran: I was working at the New Haven Country Club in the pool snack bar eating too many brownies!!
August 14, 2018 - Gary Moler: Summer of ’68: I built a 500 Watt amateur radio ((WA1BYF) transmitter in my attic, listening to Beatle songs on WABC/NY. Also, made a Super8 movie with Armand Morgan, Peter Tallerico, and Mike Ferrucci.
August 13, 2018 - Daniel Harris: I remember feeling like a family starting to go through a divorce. I knew that soon each of us would go our separate way, and we would never be together again like the "family' we had been. We had been together almost every day for 3 years at HHS, and some had grown up together, and even went to the same grade school and middle school. But now each of us was going to some college, or the military, or into some business. I think one or two of the hockey players were drafted by the Boston Bruins farm team. A lot of fellow classmates planned to attend colleges in the northeast, so could still see each other on weekends or summers. But I was going to college in the Chicago area, and knew I would probably see very few of my friends and fellow soccer players again. I am reminded of the song that came out in 1973 when I graduated from college, but definitely applies to HHS. "We May Never Pass This Way Again", by Seals and Crofts.
August 12, 2018 - Bud Bassoli: the Summer of Music continued with jamming with Mike Santillo (HHS '68), Roy Franco & Ron Gagliardi (both formerly with The East Coast Sounds), hanging out with Bob Dempsey & Ray Peters, and of course preparing the college resumes & applications. I also began my long 45 years of working with computers as a Computer Operator for the Town of Hamden Educational Computer Center located next to the Small Theater at the High School. So many emotions were going on knowing that this was going to be the end of seeing a lot of HS friends as we prepared for our future.
March 16, 2018 - Tom Bruno: Hello from sunny Venice, Florida. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
February 5, 2018 - Shelley Antonio Sikorsky: Hard to believe our 50th reunion is coming! I am still a kid - just ask my grandbabies!! Looking forward to seeing everyone!!
January 11, 2018 - Mike Arnone: Happy New Year! Looking forward to reconnect with classmates.
January 1, 2018 - Bud Bassoli: Happy New Year and hoping it is a great one for all.
February 5, 2018 - Shelley Antonio Sikorsky: Hard to believe our 50th reunion is coming! I am still a kid - just ask my grandbabies!! Looking forward to seeing everyone!!
January 11, 2018 - Mike Arnone: Happy New Year! Looking forward to reconnect with classmates.
January 1, 2018 - Bud Bassoli: Happy New Year and hoping it is a great one for all.
August 1967 Reminiscing ...
What were you doing in August 1967 right before the start of our Junior year?
What were you doing in August 1967 right before the start of our Junior year?
August 18, 2017 - Michael Arnone: I was playing pony league hardball for Prisco Electric and working part time at Caldor.
August 13, 2017 - Brenda Gerosa Beal: Likely working at the Villager/Ladybug dress shop on Chapel Street in New Haven.
August 10, 2017 - Stu Cohen: Summer of 67, I went to a few ball games with Tek Pontecorvo, Albert Deangeles, Bob Maggio, Joel Kaletsky, Harvey Slauson and Dave Vaiuso.
August 8, 2017 - Bob Dempsey: I was dating Barbara Harris and visiting her Shepard Ave. home. Hanging out with Bud Bassoli and playing Babe Ruth baseball. I was 15, could not drive or work. Listening to Sgt. Peppers, a very hot album. It was a good summer overall.
August 8, 2017 - Cynthia Bardo Burnell: August '67 I was enjoying beach life with my family here on the coast of Maine, and hoping that the month didn't pass too quickly. As always, am sad to approach the end of summer.
August 8, 2017 - Helen Helen Jacobs: In August 1967 I had just started dating Bob Morrissey, going with him to CYO dances, concerts and Hammonasset beach. Also going to HHS Twirling practice several nights a week and working at Rainbow Cleaners. It was a wonderful summer!
August 7, 2017 - Craig Carlson: Went to Expo '67 in Montreal with my folks. What 15 year-old wouldn't want to spend a week at a fair and then a hotel room with his parents? I couldn't wait to get back home to my friends! Wish I could do that one over :)
August 7. 2017 - Eydie Hahn: I was dating Phil Shea. Taking the defensive driving course at the High School in a little red beat up station wagon with Mr. Hjerpe.
August 7, 2017 - Mike Devine: August 1967 I was golfing at Meadowbrook Golf Course just about every day. I'm going to hit enter now and leave for The Home Course, Dupont, Washington @ 98327.
August 7, 2017 - Andrew Carrano: I can't tell you what I was doing last week, never mind in August 1967. I can tell you only one thing for sure, I was probably spending most of my time working at Shop Rite.
August 6, 2017 - Bud Bassoli: It was the "Summer of Music" ... Listening to Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band took up a lot of the summer. I was in a band called the Cult with Mat Salerno, Bob Feen, and Dave Creegan from the Pine Rock Area, and in August Rick King (Mayflower) and Bob Dineen (Eastern Alliance) from West Haven joined the group to form the Gordian Knot. We performed at a few college fraternity mixers and Paradise park. Did a lot of friend stuff with Bob Dempsey, Robin Scheyer and Joan Dempsey. My dad Hank, a custodian at Hamden HS got me a summer job cleaning up, cutting the grass and working in the boiler room ... it was a good lesson on working, and I so value the time I had with my dad there.
August 13, 2017 - Brenda Gerosa Beal: Likely working at the Villager/Ladybug dress shop on Chapel Street in New Haven.
August 10, 2017 - Stu Cohen: Summer of 67, I went to a few ball games with Tek Pontecorvo, Albert Deangeles, Bob Maggio, Joel Kaletsky, Harvey Slauson and Dave Vaiuso.
August 8, 2017 - Bob Dempsey: I was dating Barbara Harris and visiting her Shepard Ave. home. Hanging out with Bud Bassoli and playing Babe Ruth baseball. I was 15, could not drive or work. Listening to Sgt. Peppers, a very hot album. It was a good summer overall.
August 8, 2017 - Cynthia Bardo Burnell: August '67 I was enjoying beach life with my family here on the coast of Maine, and hoping that the month didn't pass too quickly. As always, am sad to approach the end of summer.
August 8, 2017 - Helen Helen Jacobs: In August 1967 I had just started dating Bob Morrissey, going with him to CYO dances, concerts and Hammonasset beach. Also going to HHS Twirling practice several nights a week and working at Rainbow Cleaners. It was a wonderful summer!
August 7, 2017 - Craig Carlson: Went to Expo '67 in Montreal with my folks. What 15 year-old wouldn't want to spend a week at a fair and then a hotel room with his parents? I couldn't wait to get back home to my friends! Wish I could do that one over :)
August 7. 2017 - Eydie Hahn: I was dating Phil Shea. Taking the defensive driving course at the High School in a little red beat up station wagon with Mr. Hjerpe.
August 7, 2017 - Mike Devine: August 1967 I was golfing at Meadowbrook Golf Course just about every day. I'm going to hit enter now and leave for The Home Course, Dupont, Washington @ 98327.
August 7, 2017 - Andrew Carrano: I can't tell you what I was doing last week, never mind in August 1967. I can tell you only one thing for sure, I was probably spending most of my time working at Shop Rite.
August 6, 2017 - Bud Bassoli: It was the "Summer of Music" ... Listening to Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band took up a lot of the summer. I was in a band called the Cult with Mat Salerno, Bob Feen, and Dave Creegan from the Pine Rock Area, and in August Rick King (Mayflower) and Bob Dineen (Eastern Alliance) from West Haven joined the group to form the Gordian Knot. We performed at a few college fraternity mixers and Paradise park. Did a lot of friend stuff with Bob Dempsey, Robin Scheyer and Joan Dempsey. My dad Hank, a custodian at Hamden HS got me a summer job cleaning up, cutting the grass and working in the boiler room ... it was a good lesson on working, and I so value the time I had with my dad there.
July 1, 2017 - Bud Bassoli: Happy 4th of July to all!!! The Reunion Committee is ramping up and we will need your help. We will have a list of alumni that we have no information on and would appreciate any feedback from you.
December 10, 2016 - Sue Comen McNulty: Met Bud Bassoli at Vine and Tap in Wallingford, CT, great conversation,
Looking forward to maybe re-connecting.
December 4, 2016 - Bud Bassoli: We welcomed our 3rd grandchild into our family on November 2nd; Rheya Lane Bassoli is Katie and Steve's (our son) 2nd daughter. Bev and I spent 6 great days in Sarasota, FL on Siesta Key and Lido Key ... great weather and food; we caught up with friends formally from Wallingford now living in Parrish, FL. On a sad not, we had to put Mae our 9 year old MaltiPoo to sleep in September; she was a lovable little Lap dog.
August 31, 2016 - Dana Downes, I am married with 4 children, 4 stepchildren and 20 grandchildren. Living on a farm in central Arkansas with several animals. Love it. I retired as an RN and am grateful for all the experiences and traveling I was able to do.
I'm looking forward to our 50th reunion.
July 31, 2016 - William Jackson: Hi Guys, I very much enjoyed our 45th reunion being that the last one I attended was our 25th..
I'm looking forward to our 50th God willing and hope to see you there...
December 10, 2016 - Sue Comen McNulty: Met Bud Bassoli at Vine and Tap in Wallingford, CT, great conversation,
Looking forward to maybe re-connecting.
December 4, 2016 - Bud Bassoli: We welcomed our 3rd grandchild into our family on November 2nd; Rheya Lane Bassoli is Katie and Steve's (our son) 2nd daughter. Bev and I spent 6 great days in Sarasota, FL on Siesta Key and Lido Key ... great weather and food; we caught up with friends formally from Wallingford now living in Parrish, FL. On a sad not, we had to put Mae our 9 year old MaltiPoo to sleep in September; she was a lovable little Lap dog.
August 31, 2016 - Dana Downes, I am married with 4 children, 4 stepchildren and 20 grandchildren. Living on a farm in central Arkansas with several animals. Love it. I retired as an RN and am grateful for all the experiences and traveling I was able to do.
I'm looking forward to our 50th reunion.
July 31, 2016 - William Jackson: Hi Guys, I very much enjoyed our 45th reunion being that the last one I attended was our 25th..
I'm looking forward to our 50th God willing and hope to see you there...
July 2016 Reminiscing ...
What were you doing in July/August 1966 right before the start of our Sophomore year?
What were you doing in July/August 1966 right before the start of our Sophomore year?
- Lew Wardell: I remembered what I was doing in the summer of 1966 while digitizing old photos. I went around Cape Cod and Eastern Long island in my uncle's boat. One engine caught fire in Greenport, NY and we spent a week there and finally found a replacement in Morris Cove. Trying to cross the Sound to get there, it was so rough the other engine cavitated and seized. We luckily found a tow. How could I forget!
- AnnMarie DeMaio: I was working with my dad at the Trio Rubber company sewing bibs. Yes. Child labor!!! I was also dating and spending time with Bobby Turner.
- Dean Smith: August 10th 1966 was the day I got my driver's license on my second try. I was one of the early drivers in our class due to repeating second grade. A few days later I drove up to Wellfleet Cape Cod for family vacation, in a '63 Ford country squire station wagon black, no A/C in those days. Electric tube radios, radios had to warm up for a while, couldn't play the radio without the engine running or you'd drain the battery. Good local radio stations WAVZ, WNHC, WICC, WPOP, WDRC and at the time WBZ in Boston covering RI and the Cape.
- Brenda Gerosa-Beal: Working at the Villager boutique on Chapel St in New Haven......I think!
- Martha DeWick: In July and August of 1966 I was working part time at the Mt. Carmel Public Library.
- Mike Devince: July/August 1966 was spent at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Just about every single day. Two (2) weeks ago I snagged a 3rd place net (no I didn't sandbag it) in a Senior Golf Tournament, thankfully some things never change. Stay Calm and Golf On Hamden High School "69".
- Craig Carlson: Cooling off at our "secret swimming hole" on Mill River (it's still there, still great and still a secret!). Filling in the missing issues in my Spiderman and Fantastic Four collections. Playing the Beatles Paperback Writer/Rain 45 to death. Trying to master barre chords on the guitar!
- Susan Hitchcock Settle: I was hanging out with my boyfriend, Gary Whitney, playing guitar. He was from Westville. We often played with a group of his best friends, including Michael Bolton. Before Michael was famous! His real last name is Bolotin. His brother Orin played guitar with us too!!
- Bud Bassoli: I was hanging out with my best friend Bob Dempsey and Ray Peters; listening to the Pet Sounds album by the Beach Boys; going to Paradise Park late Saturday afternoons to hear local bands play; I was learning to play the guitar and in a local band called "The Cult"; going to Wharton Brook to swim; and playing Babe Ruth baseball on the Kiwanis Club team.
July 18, 2016 - Valerie Newton Comeau - Hi everyone! I am retired from the working world and recently moved to a house in the country. Enjoying the wildlife. Hope you are having a relaxing Summer.
July 17, 2016 - Bud Bassoli - Hey everyone!!! Hope all is well ... I retired from my full time job at AT&T in 2008, and started my own consulting finance and website business in Connecticut, and so far $o good. My 2 sons live close by and they each have a child. A lot of traveling in the USA and more planned in the near future. I hope to hear from more alumni as we ramp up for the reunion.
October 1, 2015 - Susan Hitchcock Settle - Hey Guys, It's been a long time. I made it back to CT last Feb. First time in 17 years. Retired and living in NC. Life is incredible. I finally met and married my soul mate. Sixteen years ago. I am looking for Abby Palmer, does anyone know where she is? Planning on the 50th. Peace and Blessings.
September 30,2015 - Mike Arnone - Just recently came across this site. I am retired (34 years with United Illuminating of New Haven) I now live with my wife in Calabash NC. I love it here.
November 26, 2014 - Lew Wardell - So sorry I missed the reunion. We've gone to the Carolina coast since 1975 in October to fish, and this year was no exception. Problem was - no fish this year. Connecticut would have been far preferable. I recently got in contact with Pete Tallerico - we'll start preparing for the 50th. Everyone in the photos looked fantastic! Thanks to everyone for keeping this together.
October 27, 2014 - Anita Symington - Boohoo, distance made it impossible for me to come back for this reunion however it helps to keep up with friends through the Mighty Metropolis and facebook and classmates. I wish you all had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing postings of pictures too. I have been looking for a classmate I have yet to find, so if there is any news on her, Patty White I would love to be notified. Again, have fun kids!!!!!
October 26, 2014 - Brenda Gerosa-Beal - A big thank you and kudos to the core committee for planning and organizing last night's 45th reunion. Bob and I had a fabulous time and it was fun catching up with all those who attended, that being a tiny portion of our class!! The night was comfortable and casual and Eddie's jokes were as bad as ever!! Hoping that more will attend our 50th. Pass the word! And don't forget, the website is our one common source of info, so consider a donation to our very own internet guru Buddy Bassoli to keep it up and running. Again, it was great seeing everyone! God willing and the creek don't rise we'll do this again in 2019!
October 6, 2014 - Cynthia Bardo Burnell - Will be thinking of you all at the 41st. Distance and other complications prevent me from coming to share with classmates. Look forward to seeing some photos. Haven't been back to Hamden in several years. I imagine more formally recognized landmarks have changed. Blessings to you all!
August 14, 2014 - Nancy Rasmussen - Someone's efforts to track down "lost" classmates resulted in my just receiving a postcard about the 45th reunion. My twin sister Jane and I, and Ellen Ryerson (a friend who lived with our family), were in Hamden for only our senior year, but we enjoyed our time at HHS. Jane, Ellen and I returned to California for college, and Jane and I also went to law school here. I retired in 2011 after a legal career with the State of California. Jane was an international human rights lawyer who, sadly, died in 2012 from breast cancer. Ellen has lived in Seattle since grad school there in social welfare.
July 25, 2014 - Gary Lee Anderson - I live in Boston and have missed a few reunions, I want to be there for this one. I've heard we've lost our share of fellow class members.
July 22, 2014 - Mike Devine - Made a trip to Hamden last week. Glenwood dog is still "King", onion rings are pretty good. Whitney donut up the street was awesome. Brownstone House down the street was still a great breakfast. Venice Bakery insane good and they will ship me some freselles. Pepe's still awesome, get down to Ferraro's Market on Grand Ave. It's up nearer to State St. Marianna's bakery in Meriden is fantastic. Baba au Rum was special and they make a canolli that is really good.. Make a trip to The Bronx ASAP. Arthur Avenue is a lot of fun. It's right around the corner from Belmont Ave where Dion got the name for his great group Dion and the Belmonts. It was a Gastronomic tour de Force. Sadly and it's just my opinion but to me the landscaping out front of HHS look terrible. I went by the school numerous times and the building is majestic for it's memories alone but the street look is lacking. let me know if you agree or even if I'm out to lunch on this. Thanks. Slainte.
May 20, 2014 - Dean Smith - Hello HHS 69 classmates, Dean Smith here, I have major back problems. Currently home
bound, barely walking with a walker, hope to walk with a cane. PT works I see a little
improvement already. Hope everyone is well, Later, Dean
April 30, 2014 - Alberta Piccolo Sargeant - I am so sad to report that my cousin , and our classmate, Rita McGinley Bruno, passed away, unexpectedly, on Aug 14th, 2013. She was living with her son, his wife and her first grandchild ( a boy ), in Las Vegas. Rita was not only my cousin, but for many years of my life, my best friend. She was a beautiful soul. I will always cherish the time that we shared. She was a popular member of our class, so I know that many of you will share in my sorrow.
March 7, 2014 - Dan Harris - I moved out to the Chicago, IL area after graduating from HHS and have pretty much been here since the summer of 1969. There is too much to post here, but feel free to contact me (commodityworld@hotmail.com) so we can get caught up. I'd love to hear from any fellow classmates. (FYI, I was co-captain of the soccer team during our senior year.)
February 28, 2014 - Gary Anderson - I've been living in and outside Boston Since the late 70s. Married a girl from East Haven Who past 25 years ago. We had a daughter who is now 28 years old and has been the best part of my life. I was a Liquor salesman for over 35 years and now do Medical Transportation and take people to programs, helping people is something that gives me satisfaction. Looking at pics and how we aged is amazing. Where did it go?
January 29, 2014 - Mike Devine - Planning on making #45, but have yet another bilateral knee operation in the near future #2. Being a post op warrior I think I can speed the progress. If you need a Submarine Force Liasion I'm open. Keep us posted. Feel free to use the Hamden Facebook pages they all love to help out.
December 26, 2013 - Mike Devine - HHS, hope you had a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and have a safe and healthy New Year in 2014.
December 20, 2013 - Bud Bassoli - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ... 2014 is going to be a better year than 2013. My son Steve and his wife Katie are expecting their first baby in June.
March 31, 2013 - Mike Devine - A Zissen Pesach and Buona Pasqua to all the HHS gang.
December 19, 2012 - Nancy Baltimore Miles - Just found this site. It's been a lifetime since 1969!
November 23, 2012 - Mike Devine - Hoping all the Hamden High School Alumni have a great holiday season ( yes I said holiday) and a great New Year. If you are a Facebook junkie check out Hamden, Connecticut The Mighty Metropolis, lots of the usual suspects from High School and we have a list in the files section of lots of Hamden sites. Slainte.
November 20, 2012 - Bennett "Benjie" Frumer - I was 3rd in the county in gymnastics on the still rings in 1972 for Hamden HS. The importance of this fact is we weren't very good in gymnastics back then! Lol. I love to find some pictures of me either in our year book or from the events I placed in. I've never had any proof to show my wife or children! Your help would be greatly appreciated!! Please contact me at sellfun6988@aol.com.
September 26, 2012 - Dana Downes - Hi all, 61 and still going strong. I've retired from nursing and am trying to keep up with 19 grandchildren. All but 4 live near by. 2 of the other 4 are with me and my daughter at Disney World for a week. Exhausting. They are 4 and 6 and have more energy then I ever thought possible.
Lew Wardell - Unfortunately, (or not, actually) Sally and I retired this year and are spending October at the beach. I'll keep my eyes peeled for another opportunity to come north, though. I appreciate your interest and energy in keeping the website going. I'm performing in four bands now that I have more time. Here's a photo of one of them - see if you can figure out which one is me.
September 25, 2012 - Bud Bassoli - It was a great summer. My son Steve (31) got married on June 8th and my other son Kyle (29) got married on September 14th ... we had a great time ... and now I have two great daughter-in-laws. My good friends and classmates Bob Dempsey and Tony Johns attended. I retired from AT&T in 2008 and now I am the Accounts Director for Northeast Security Technologies in North Haven, CT.
September 9, 2012 - Dean Smith - Hi HHS Class of '69, I'm on my 1st "PC", an iPad 2, 1yr+ old. It's a lot of fun. Not much new, I've gained a lot of weight. No more eyeglasses for now, sight's ok. Not black rimmed glasses in '69 yearbook. I'd like to hear from old friends through "contact us". Maybe more later.
June 25, 2012 - Gary Moler - BTW, I met up with Ben Kudon in Kyoto (Japan) in May... we had lunch together at a pizza restaurant along a small canal in the city. Unfortunately, I can't find any photos of the encounter, but I think he took lots of photos then... especially of little geisha girls strolling down the streets with parasols... as usual, I had to tear him away.
June 24, 2012 - Peggi Ferguson - Hi - I am just writing to let people know of some sad news. You may remember my South African AFS sister - Jenny O'Brien. Her married name is Jenny Rands. She just wrote to me this morning to say that her husband - the actor Jonathan Rands - died suddenly in April following heart surgery. I only found out this morning when she emailed me. She says she's been in a state of denial - but has recently started working again. Their son Michael lives in Japan.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/2011/04/30/actor-jonathan-rands-dies-at-57
I know Jenny made many friends while at HH and she has many fond memories of her time in the States. If anyone would like to contact her - please let me know (click Contact Us) and I can furnish her address. Thanks.
June 4, 2012 - Connie Brisson ... Pam Wagner Sanchez, I remember that well! I was in Kindergarten and Neil Armstrong picked me up and sat me on his lap while he talked to our class. I was actually online just now looking for a news article about it. Was it 1970? I remember the school presented them with golf clubs. Were you in Apollo or Gemini?
December 21, 2011 - Mike Devine - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays no matter what you celebrate, just celebrate.
August 24, 2011 - Mike Devine - I've received a number of get well wishes from classmates on the website here, thank you. I had some issues with a staph infection and disks in my neck. Damn, if I knew turning 60 would almost kill me I would have skipped it and turned 61. Thanks again.
June 7, 2011 - Bernie Zelitch - A couple of memories triggered here for me.
Jean Maunder, yes I was just thinking about the anti Prom just this week-- thought of you, Lucy Patton and your Yale friends who quoted John Donne. That was the best time, and we got to go to the prom as well because we weren't really iconoclasts at all.
And Mary Knight, that's great getting a doctorate! You brought back memories of Mrs. Floyd kindergarten at the old Newhall St. School. I was said to be a "good rester" and u always had amazing braids.
May 29, 2011 - Mary Knight Perez - I would like to share an accomplishement for someone of my age (lol) I completed my Masters in Nursing in Administration in April of this year and have been accepted into a doctoral program which I will begin in the fall. My Phd will be in Public Health with a specialty in epidemiology. As a cancer survivor I feel I am truly blessed.
April 26, 2011 - Pam Wagner Sanchez (1977) - I'm trying to find out if anyone remembers the astronauts who came to visit us at Ridge Hill school when we first opened. I was in 4th grade in 1969 when the school first opened and I remember the astronauts visiting the school. Does anyone else remember this? Pictures?
April 18, 2011 - Mike Devine - I saw a Marathon note, said a guy from Kenya won the Boston Marathon and I thought to myself, how does the guy have time to run the country and the Boston Marathon, but it turns out the guy's name is Geoffrey from Kenya. Just kidding. I hope Bernie had a great time, Bernie from Hamden I mean. LOL.
Valerie Newton - Just saying hi to everyone, hope everyone is enjoying the nice Spring weather.
January 14, 2011 - Shelly Walter Bernardi - Well everybody, it's a new year and along with that comes birhdays. I just celebrated my 60th (I really can't believe it) in Las Vegas visiting my father. Had a great time, actually came home with some money, not as much as I went with but that's a miracle in itself. Wishing everyone a healthy New Year and wonderful birthdays to come.
July 17, 2016 - Bud Bassoli - Hey everyone!!! Hope all is well ... I retired from my full time job at AT&T in 2008, and started my own consulting finance and website business in Connecticut, and so far $o good. My 2 sons live close by and they each have a child. A lot of traveling in the USA and more planned in the near future. I hope to hear from more alumni as we ramp up for the reunion.
October 1, 2015 - Susan Hitchcock Settle - Hey Guys, It's been a long time. I made it back to CT last Feb. First time in 17 years. Retired and living in NC. Life is incredible. I finally met and married my soul mate. Sixteen years ago. I am looking for Abby Palmer, does anyone know where she is? Planning on the 50th. Peace and Blessings.
September 30,2015 - Mike Arnone - Just recently came across this site. I am retired (34 years with United Illuminating of New Haven) I now live with my wife in Calabash NC. I love it here.
November 26, 2014 - Lew Wardell - So sorry I missed the reunion. We've gone to the Carolina coast since 1975 in October to fish, and this year was no exception. Problem was - no fish this year. Connecticut would have been far preferable. I recently got in contact with Pete Tallerico - we'll start preparing for the 50th. Everyone in the photos looked fantastic! Thanks to everyone for keeping this together.
October 27, 2014 - Anita Symington - Boohoo, distance made it impossible for me to come back for this reunion however it helps to keep up with friends through the Mighty Metropolis and facebook and classmates. I wish you all had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing postings of pictures too. I have been looking for a classmate I have yet to find, so if there is any news on her, Patty White I would love to be notified. Again, have fun kids!!!!!
October 26, 2014 - Brenda Gerosa-Beal - A big thank you and kudos to the core committee for planning and organizing last night's 45th reunion. Bob and I had a fabulous time and it was fun catching up with all those who attended, that being a tiny portion of our class!! The night was comfortable and casual and Eddie's jokes were as bad as ever!! Hoping that more will attend our 50th. Pass the word! And don't forget, the website is our one common source of info, so consider a donation to our very own internet guru Buddy Bassoli to keep it up and running. Again, it was great seeing everyone! God willing and the creek don't rise we'll do this again in 2019!
October 6, 2014 - Cynthia Bardo Burnell - Will be thinking of you all at the 41st. Distance and other complications prevent me from coming to share with classmates. Look forward to seeing some photos. Haven't been back to Hamden in several years. I imagine more formally recognized landmarks have changed. Blessings to you all!
August 14, 2014 - Nancy Rasmussen - Someone's efforts to track down "lost" classmates resulted in my just receiving a postcard about the 45th reunion. My twin sister Jane and I, and Ellen Ryerson (a friend who lived with our family), were in Hamden for only our senior year, but we enjoyed our time at HHS. Jane, Ellen and I returned to California for college, and Jane and I also went to law school here. I retired in 2011 after a legal career with the State of California. Jane was an international human rights lawyer who, sadly, died in 2012 from breast cancer. Ellen has lived in Seattle since grad school there in social welfare.
July 25, 2014 - Gary Lee Anderson - I live in Boston and have missed a few reunions, I want to be there for this one. I've heard we've lost our share of fellow class members.
July 22, 2014 - Mike Devine - Made a trip to Hamden last week. Glenwood dog is still "King", onion rings are pretty good. Whitney donut up the street was awesome. Brownstone House down the street was still a great breakfast. Venice Bakery insane good and they will ship me some freselles. Pepe's still awesome, get down to Ferraro's Market on Grand Ave. It's up nearer to State St. Marianna's bakery in Meriden is fantastic. Baba au Rum was special and they make a canolli that is really good.. Make a trip to The Bronx ASAP. Arthur Avenue is a lot of fun. It's right around the corner from Belmont Ave where Dion got the name for his great group Dion and the Belmonts. It was a Gastronomic tour de Force. Sadly and it's just my opinion but to me the landscaping out front of HHS look terrible. I went by the school numerous times and the building is majestic for it's memories alone but the street look is lacking. let me know if you agree or even if I'm out to lunch on this. Thanks. Slainte.
May 20, 2014 - Dean Smith - Hello HHS 69 classmates, Dean Smith here, I have major back problems. Currently home
bound, barely walking with a walker, hope to walk with a cane. PT works I see a little
improvement already. Hope everyone is well, Later, Dean
April 30, 2014 - Alberta Piccolo Sargeant - I am so sad to report that my cousin , and our classmate, Rita McGinley Bruno, passed away, unexpectedly, on Aug 14th, 2013. She was living with her son, his wife and her first grandchild ( a boy ), in Las Vegas. Rita was not only my cousin, but for many years of my life, my best friend. She was a beautiful soul. I will always cherish the time that we shared. She was a popular member of our class, so I know that many of you will share in my sorrow.
March 7, 2014 - Dan Harris - I moved out to the Chicago, IL area after graduating from HHS and have pretty much been here since the summer of 1969. There is too much to post here, but feel free to contact me (commodityworld@hotmail.com) so we can get caught up. I'd love to hear from any fellow classmates. (FYI, I was co-captain of the soccer team during our senior year.)
February 28, 2014 - Gary Anderson - I've been living in and outside Boston Since the late 70s. Married a girl from East Haven Who past 25 years ago. We had a daughter who is now 28 years old and has been the best part of my life. I was a Liquor salesman for over 35 years and now do Medical Transportation and take people to programs, helping people is something that gives me satisfaction. Looking at pics and how we aged is amazing. Where did it go?
January 29, 2014 - Mike Devine - Planning on making #45, but have yet another bilateral knee operation in the near future #2. Being a post op warrior I think I can speed the progress. If you need a Submarine Force Liasion I'm open. Keep us posted. Feel free to use the Hamden Facebook pages they all love to help out.
December 26, 2013 - Mike Devine - HHS, hope you had a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and have a safe and healthy New Year in 2014.
December 20, 2013 - Bud Bassoli - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ... 2014 is going to be a better year than 2013. My son Steve and his wife Katie are expecting their first baby in June.
March 31, 2013 - Mike Devine - A Zissen Pesach and Buona Pasqua to all the HHS gang.
December 19, 2012 - Nancy Baltimore Miles - Just found this site. It's been a lifetime since 1969!
November 23, 2012 - Mike Devine - Hoping all the Hamden High School Alumni have a great holiday season ( yes I said holiday) and a great New Year. If you are a Facebook junkie check out Hamden, Connecticut The Mighty Metropolis, lots of the usual suspects from High School and we have a list in the files section of lots of Hamden sites. Slainte.
November 20, 2012 - Bennett "Benjie" Frumer - I was 3rd in the county in gymnastics on the still rings in 1972 for Hamden HS. The importance of this fact is we weren't very good in gymnastics back then! Lol. I love to find some pictures of me either in our year book or from the events I placed in. I've never had any proof to show my wife or children! Your help would be greatly appreciated!! Please contact me at sellfun6988@aol.com.
September 26, 2012 - Dana Downes - Hi all, 61 and still going strong. I've retired from nursing and am trying to keep up with 19 grandchildren. All but 4 live near by. 2 of the other 4 are with me and my daughter at Disney World for a week. Exhausting. They are 4 and 6 and have more energy then I ever thought possible.
Lew Wardell - Unfortunately, (or not, actually) Sally and I retired this year and are spending October at the beach. I'll keep my eyes peeled for another opportunity to come north, though. I appreciate your interest and energy in keeping the website going. I'm performing in four bands now that I have more time. Here's a photo of one of them - see if you can figure out which one is me.
September 25, 2012 - Bud Bassoli - It was a great summer. My son Steve (31) got married on June 8th and my other son Kyle (29) got married on September 14th ... we had a great time ... and now I have two great daughter-in-laws. My good friends and classmates Bob Dempsey and Tony Johns attended. I retired from AT&T in 2008 and now I am the Accounts Director for Northeast Security Technologies in North Haven, CT.
September 9, 2012 - Dean Smith - Hi HHS Class of '69, I'm on my 1st "PC", an iPad 2, 1yr+ old. It's a lot of fun. Not much new, I've gained a lot of weight. No more eyeglasses for now, sight's ok. Not black rimmed glasses in '69 yearbook. I'd like to hear from old friends through "contact us". Maybe more later.
June 25, 2012 - Gary Moler - BTW, I met up with Ben Kudon in Kyoto (Japan) in May... we had lunch together at a pizza restaurant along a small canal in the city. Unfortunately, I can't find any photos of the encounter, but I think he took lots of photos then... especially of little geisha girls strolling down the streets with parasols... as usual, I had to tear him away.
June 24, 2012 - Peggi Ferguson - Hi - I am just writing to let people know of some sad news. You may remember my South African AFS sister - Jenny O'Brien. Her married name is Jenny Rands. She just wrote to me this morning to say that her husband - the actor Jonathan Rands - died suddenly in April following heart surgery. I only found out this morning when she emailed me. She says she's been in a state of denial - but has recently started working again. Their son Michael lives in Japan.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/2011/04/30/actor-jonathan-rands-dies-at-57
I know Jenny made many friends while at HH and she has many fond memories of her time in the States. If anyone would like to contact her - please let me know (click Contact Us) and I can furnish her address. Thanks.
June 4, 2012 - Connie Brisson ... Pam Wagner Sanchez, I remember that well! I was in Kindergarten and Neil Armstrong picked me up and sat me on his lap while he talked to our class. I was actually online just now looking for a news article about it. Was it 1970? I remember the school presented them with golf clubs. Were you in Apollo or Gemini?
December 21, 2011 - Mike Devine - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays no matter what you celebrate, just celebrate.
August 24, 2011 - Mike Devine - I've received a number of get well wishes from classmates on the website here, thank you. I had some issues with a staph infection and disks in my neck. Damn, if I knew turning 60 would almost kill me I would have skipped it and turned 61. Thanks again.
June 7, 2011 - Bernie Zelitch - A couple of memories triggered here for me.
Jean Maunder, yes I was just thinking about the anti Prom just this week-- thought of you, Lucy Patton and your Yale friends who quoted John Donne. That was the best time, and we got to go to the prom as well because we weren't really iconoclasts at all.
And Mary Knight, that's great getting a doctorate! You brought back memories of Mrs. Floyd kindergarten at the old Newhall St. School. I was said to be a "good rester" and u always had amazing braids.
May 29, 2011 - Mary Knight Perez - I would like to share an accomplishement for someone of my age (lol) I completed my Masters in Nursing in Administration in April of this year and have been accepted into a doctoral program which I will begin in the fall. My Phd will be in Public Health with a specialty in epidemiology. As a cancer survivor I feel I am truly blessed.
April 26, 2011 - Pam Wagner Sanchez (1977) - I'm trying to find out if anyone remembers the astronauts who came to visit us at Ridge Hill school when we first opened. I was in 4th grade in 1969 when the school first opened and I remember the astronauts visiting the school. Does anyone else remember this? Pictures?
April 18, 2011 - Mike Devine - I saw a Marathon note, said a guy from Kenya won the Boston Marathon and I thought to myself, how does the guy have time to run the country and the Boston Marathon, but it turns out the guy's name is Geoffrey from Kenya. Just kidding. I hope Bernie had a great time, Bernie from Hamden I mean. LOL.
Valerie Newton - Just saying hi to everyone, hope everyone is enjoying the nice Spring weather.
January 14, 2011 - Shelly Walter Bernardi - Well everybody, it's a new year and along with that comes birhdays. I just celebrated my 60th (I really can't believe it) in Las Vegas visiting my father. Had a great time, actually came home with some money, not as much as I went with but that's a miracle in itself. Wishing everyone a healthy New Year and wonderful birthdays to come.
December 22, 2010 - Mike Devine - Hope everyone from the "class" of 1969 has a great Christmas, a great holiday and a great New Year. Slainte
December 16, 2010 - Brenda Gerosa - Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season! See you at the 45th "God willing and the creek don't rise" !!
November 5, 2010 - Barbara Cohen Kegeles - I had a great time at our 41rst Reunion. I just can't elieve the time passed by so quickly. Nice to see all the classmates there. It brings back fond memories. The Reunion Committee did a fabulous job and a big thank you goes out to all of you that worked so hard in making this a huge success,
October 24, 2010 - Shelly Walter Bernardi - I just wanted to say what a wonderful time we had at the reunion. It was great seeing so many people from the past. It brought back at lot of memories. Hope to get back for the 45th. You guys did a really good job putting it together. Because of the reunion it got me back home ( it had been 6 years ) which then created a "Family Reunion" for my husband and I. Thank you so much
October 21, 2010 - Ben Kudon - Great reunion. Can't beleive its been 41 years, man you guys must feel old. To whoever monitors this stuff, anyway to get some emails for the people who attended the reunion?
Bud Bassoli - we have email addresses for most of the classmates that are listed on this websites "Classmates" page. If you would like to (try to) get in contact with a classmate, use the "Contact Us" page. Your request for contacting a classmate will be emailed to them and it will be up to that classmates decision to get in contact with you.
October 18, 2010 - AnnMarie DeMaio - The reunion was a blast. It was so good to see all the faces and bring back so many wonderful memories. Can't wait for the next one................. Many thanks to the committee that put all this together...You all did a wonderful job. Now the quiz at the next reunion should be if we remember anything from 2010 LOL LOVED IT..... Great time thanks to the organizers.
Shelley Antonio Sikorsky - We had such a great time at the reunion!! It was wonderful to catch up with old friends and reconnect with high school buddies!! The DJ was great and a bunch of us "closed the place down"!! Thank goodness for ibuprofen!! Thanks so much to the committee for all their work!! If you can use extra hands for next time, pop me an email!
Debbie Weiner Soule - I'm so sorry to have missed the reunion! I loved looking at all the photos -- wow the High School's amazing -- and wish I could have seen all of you. I'm hoping that my schedule is a bit more cooperative when the next gathering is set! With warm good wishes to all -- Debbie
October 17, 2010 - Janet Carrano Crean - The reunion is over and a great time was had by all. We shared many laughs and memories. So in order not to miss the next one, please make sure we have your email address and be sure to tell everyone to be prepared to come in four more years. Thanks for everyone who attended. It was a blast.
Mavis Wildgoose Florio - Thanks to everyone who had a hand in the planning and organizing of the reunion. It must have been a mountain of work. You guys did a marvelous job. Thank You !
Charlene Malard Ruggiero - Just want to thank everyone who organized our reunion - It was great!! I think everyone that attended had a good time. The food was good, the DJ was good and it was great to see classmates again, even if we didn't recognize them. Unfortunately it was difficult to really socialize with everyone in a short timeframe, but it was good. It was very nice to win the "Happy Hour" bag too!! Hopefully we will get an even better response next time.
October 16, 2010 - Ellen Johnson Alberti - I've enjoyed seeing the HHS class of 1969 website. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this Sat. but hoping that the website can show some photos and info about the actual reunion party this Sat. Have a great time!!
October 2, 2010 - Jean Maunder - Excited to be attending the reunion from SW Washington state where I've lived and worked as a nurse-midwife for the past 20 years. My mother still lives in Hamden, youngest sister in Stamford. Think my sister Martha (class of '70) still has some tickets to the "Anti-prom." Anyone else remember it?
Bud Bassoli - the reunion is just 2 weeks from now, I think it is great that we have classmates coming from Japan (1), California (4), Washington (1), Kansas (2), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (2) and Massachuesettes (1). There still is time to let us know that you want to attend.
September 28, 2010 - Jackie Barham Antunes - I'm so excited to see all of you again. I wish I could take the tour of the "ole" school, but it's my day to work. I can't wait to see you all at the dinner and breakfast. Has anyone heard from Teddy Taylor?
September 25, 2010 - Bob Cassella - It's a small world -- I read Shelly Walter Bernardi's post about settling in Kansas 18 years ago which is exactly what we did...I arrived at Fort Leavenworth in 1991 and retired from the Army in 1993; we've been here ever since. I am looking forward to the reunion.
Shelly Walter Bernardi - Wow, Bob that is really something. I'm not sure how well we may have known each other but it is a shame that someone from Ct. from my school is so close yet so far away. Maybe that could change one day. See you in Oct.
September 21, 2010 - Betsy Ostrom Gray - Ok, I must be under a rock somewhere! Never went into the message board. Surprised to see so many messages. Where has 75% of our class disappeared to?!! I'm surprised to see so many not accounted for. I love the "sobering thought" from Tony ! There is no way we look as old as the class of 1927 would have looked in '69!
Looking forward to seeing everyone whose name I know, but can't remember.
September 18, 2010 - Mike Santillo (class of 1968) - Winner of the Name that Song & Band Quiz
I Can Only Give You Everything - Bramm Rig Set
No Good to Cry - Wildweeds
Black on White - NAIF (North Atlantic Invasion Force)
Again and Again - The Van Dykes a/k/a (Van Dyke 5)
As long as I have You - Shags
Bridge - Love is There
Summer is Over - The Chosen Few-aka The Frozen Chew (Many are Cold but Few are Frozen)
You - The Frontiers (with Jerry Warner on drums - class of 1967)
HEY BUD CAN YOU MAKE THIS A LITTLE HARDER NEXT TIME
September 15, 2010 - Ted Rozsa - I live in Concord MA and have three grown kids (two married, one almost there). I own an income tax preparation service in downtown Boston and just bought a Yamaha motorcycle. Having fun and working hard. Miss the HHS years when so much was happening all around us and life was oh so sweet! Will try to make it to #41 but I have visitors from out of town that weekend.
September 6, 2010 - Peter Cirincione - Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend our reunion. I know that it would be a blast to see old SRR pals, classmates and friends and catch up on the past (who can really believe its been) 41 years. There are teachers (Mr. Jacobs) who I think of regularly and still regard as significant figures in my life. My two kids have just graduated from a high school, BHS, much like HHS. Ciao for now.
September 3, 2010 - Tony Spadaro - Belated thanks to Bud for his kind wishes regarding my recovery from heart surgery. We will not be able to attend the reunion, maybe the NEXT one (Remember, 60 is the new 40......we're just getting started!
Shelly Walter Bernardi - Hey Patty, remember the Yale mixers that we used to go to? Gone are the good ol' days. Can't wait to see you and other familiar faces, or at least I hope they are. Is your house still standing after your smoke alarm went off?
August 31, 2010 - Pat Ingersoll Ostrofsky - John and I met on a blind date. We were introduced to each other by Shelly Walter and her then boyfriend Lou. That was 39 years ago. We have been married for 37 years. Shelly and Al are going to the reunion, traveling all the way from Kansas. I guess we are going to the party too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 30, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Member of the Reunion Committee - Our last reunion was 10 years ago, and the list of names and information that we had to work with was somewhat outdated. We are trying our best to use the internet directory type websites, search engines, and social networking sites to try and locate classmates. There is no master list available to us. We have had about 120 classmates visit this website and were gracious to provide us with their email addresses. Some gave us referrals. We are trying our best to get in contact with people.
If you know of anyone that is not listed on the Classmates page please give them the information about the reunion. If you would like to help out with the reunion please click on Contact Us and let us know that you are available.
Thanks --- Bud
August 28, 2010 - Bob Dempsey - both dogs are Shaggy Dogs - I know I should know each one but some are not my favorites - #2 is No Good To Cry - Wildweeds (good song) , #4 is one of the best by the Van Dykes - Again and Again (remember Teen Canteen nights there) , # 7 is Summers Love - Chosen Few and # 8 is You by the Frontiners - think I missed the Shags (not sure of the song) and some others - thanks for the work on this.
Answers: Dogs - Wrong. CT Bands - You got 2, 4, 7 & 8 correct. Mike Santillo from the class of 1968 got all of the songs & bands but we want to give the class of '69 a try before we put up Mike's answers. Did you know that Mike was an all state saxaphone player annnnnd that Mike played for a band call Tommy & the Riveras that was the opening act for the Doors on December 9, 1967 at the New Haven Arena. Yes that was the night that Jim Morrison became belligerent, resulting in him being sprayed with mace. Mike please tell us your side of the story.
August 27, 2010 - Gary Moler - Here's an interesting tidbit... in 1969, the Apollo 11 onboard super computer had a huge 64 KB (THAT'S KILO-bytes as in "one thousand", NOT megabytes or gigabytes) hard drive which was harnessed to a blazing 0.043 MHz CPU. It sounds quite formidable. But it's probably not big enough to do the math homework of a third grader today.... or even operate a 99-cent toy made in China for someone even younger. The advances that technology has made are inspiring.
... Just to give you an idea of the immensity of 64 KB (the Apollo 11 onboard computer HD capacity): that's equivalent to a half-page document typed in Word or a thumbnail photo on a web page. Imagine that... "Hey mom and dad, I flew to the moon on a half-page of Word (or its data equivalent) "! Remember those 1.44 MB floppy disks that could hold a few business letters? You've probably thrown them all away. But, wow, you could have flown 22 Apollo round-trip missions on a single floppy disk!!! Source: http://buzzaldrin.com/missions
Heidi Konietzka McColgan - I'm sorry, but I will not be able to attend the reunion. I thank you for all of your work on this, and hope the event is a great success! Thanks for keeping me posted ...
August 25, 2010 - Gary Moler - Fond memories of Mrs. Ogden's English honors... and the plethora of books I've read over the past 41 years... hey, Brenda G., that's a lot of books to discuss. Bring your list!
Cathy Unger Pleines - I won't be able to make the reunion. Have a great time. See you in 9 years????
August 24, 2010 - Sharon Shepard - It's great to see some familiar names (and neighbors) on the message board. I've been in California since 1971, incrementally moving from Southern California to the top of the State in Siskiyou County (near Mt Shasta). I am in charge of all the clinical services for children and adults at the County Mental Health Department.
I am not able to attend the 41 year reunion. I'm sure that everyone who attends will have a great time!
Carol Duari McKee and Kevin McKee - Thanks for keeping everyone informed about the reunion plans. Carol and I were hoping to add to the list of classmate couples attending from California. Our son, Tim, is starting his senior year of high school (do you believe we have a kid in HS at OUR AGE?!) and there's no way we're leaving him home alone!!
We're disappointed that we won't get to see everyone and hang around a bunch of 60 yr olds!!! But we'll be thinking about you all and the efforts you've gone to trying to pull this together. Enjoy the time together, keep in touch, and best of luck (or should I have said best of health?).
August 20, 2010 - Valerie Newton - Just loved the Savin Rock photos, thanx for posting those, that sure brought me back.
August 19, 2010 - Wendi Hines Wilcox -Sorry, I won't be able to attend this year. This will be right in the middle of the 1st semester of school. I am teaching 3 different classes this year. Music, Language Arts and Math. (Elem.) After school each day (and on the weekends) I run a PUG rescue in Central FL. (centralfloridapugrescue.org).. These guys keep me busy 24/7. At the moment I have 8 in the house. Thank goodness they are small guys!! Enjoyed looking at the pictures and traveling back to the "good old days".
August 17, 2010 - Dana Downes - I won't be attaending the 41 year reunion, maybe next time. That is when our 18th Grandchild is due and I don't want to miss it.
August 11, 2010 - Mike Devine - Sal Petrone passed away in the last 6 months or so. He was the Golf Coach, he was the Ski Team sponsor and Math teacher. Always wore a bow tie and Hush Puppies, we called him the "Hawk". A great guy.
August 10, 2010 - Dan Harris - I was captain of the Hamden HS soccer team during my junior (1967-68) and senior (1968-69) years. I did an internet search for our coach, Mr. Valerio Moretti, and found his obituary (see Classmates page > In Memory). He was a really great guy.
August 4, 2010 - Mike Devine - The Savin Rock pictures are awesome. If you check Facebook, you can log on to a "New Haven Arena" page, great pictures there. Does anybody have some great old pictures of Hamden, "The Circle" or any other infamous spots in town.
August 3, 2010 - Carol Paffumi Mandell - A HHS Story: One Saturday in Sacramento CA , I was waiting for the next veterinarian to come in to relieve me at the Vet. ER for the night shift. At 6pm a vet in his 30's arrived & introduced himself as Dr Kittel. He said he graduated from Oklahoma State, but he said he was from CT. I asked: where in CT? Hamden, he said. Yes, he went to Hamden High and even had Mr. Pfeffer for History class as I had! Small small world!
Alan Herman - I enjoyed looking at the savin rock pxs. Still going to Jimmies but not the same. After high school i went down south for a few years for fun in the sun. Now married for 34 years, two sons, and have my own law firm. Funny how life turns out sometimes.
Mike Devine - A HHS Story, one morning on a Trident Submarine deep under the Pacific Ocean the young man driving the boat casually mentioned he played hockey in high school. I asked where, he said in Connecticut, I asked where in Connecticut , he said Hamden. Boy was he shocked when I started to describe Hamden High School to him, and all deep under the Pacific Ocean somewhere.
Mike Devine - Another HHS story. In Honolulu, Hawaii, my boss shows up 15 minutes late one day, she apologizes and casually mentions she ran into a high school classmate she had not seen in 20 years. I asked her where she went to high school and she said Connecticut and I asked where and she said Hamden. Just like onboard my Submarine years earlier, I proceeded to tell her all about Hamden High, boy was she surprised. I believe she was the first woman to attend the Naval Academy.
Tony Julianelle - Another HHS story. Twenty years ago I was finishing a thru hike of the long trail in Vermont. At one of the shelters there was a guy sleeping with a sign on him which basically asked the reader to check on him. He was ok and was thru hiking the appalachian trail; and as you can probably guess was also a grad of HHS.
A sobering thought. When the group from the reunion tours the high school, the high school seniors will view us as we (as h.s. seniors) would have viewed a class from 1927.
Bud Bassoli - Thanks Tony :-\
August 2, 2010 - Lew Wardell - Remembering so many familiar names - hell, I'm glad I can still remember MINE. I've been in law enforcement at Duke University and the city of Durham, NC for years, as well as playing in an R&B and a Dead cover band for the same time. Dissonance, yes?
July 19,2010 - Shelly Walter Bernardi - This is so exciting. I am hoping to come to the reunion with my husband. He was in the Army and we have traveled around the world. Our last duty station was in Kansas and somehow we got stuck here, almost 18 years. I figure there are worse places we could be. Hope to see you all in October. Hi Patty.
Patty Ingersoll Ostrosky - Reminiscing is fun. I enjoyed looking at the photos and seeing familiar faces. Will think about attending the reunion. The 25th reunion was great. Hi Shelly ......... I hope you can make it, I know Kansas is far, but I would love to see you.
July 13, 2010 - Peter Cooper Kupfer - Forty-one years? No, it can't be! Visiting this Web site and seeing the names of former classmates has brought back a lot of memories. I've been living in San Francisco since 1992 and work as a freelance writer and editor. (I changed my name to my father's original name when I moved here.)
June 24, 2010 - Mike Devine - I looked up Green Dragon on Wikipedia, it's not quite what you'd think it is, or maybe it is, I guess it depends.
June 22, 2010 - Paul Rubin - Bumped into this site. Hell, I may come back from Arizona (where I have lived since '73) for it. Mom is still in same house on Harding St. I grew up in. Best wishes to all the other Green Dragons (what, by the way, is a Green Dragon?).
May 30, 2010 - Steve Rosenfield - Stumbled on this web site - these names bring back so many memories!- living in Scottsdale in the winter-Breckenridge in the summer - and still get together with Bob Levine (cousin) and Stu Rosenholtz!
May 23, 2010 - Barbara Cohen Kegeles - Are there any 1969 graduates that are married to each other? Howard Kegeles was my senior boyfriend and we attended the prom together . We split about 6 months after graduation and went on with our lives. 27 years after graduating Hamden High School Class of 1969, we were married and just celebrated our 14th anniversary.
We will be attending all the activities scheduled for the reunion weekend and will be flying in from California.
Nancy Merriam Berney - Living in the area and hope to attend the reunion...41st reunion???? when did we get so old! ... my son married the daughter of another '69 grad!
May 23, 2010 - High School Sweethearts - Barbara Cohen & Howard Kegeles married in 1996.
May 18, 2010 - Peter Finch - Living in Clinton, CT since '78. Working for Amtrak since '77.
May 3, 2010 - Cynthia Bardo Burnell - My mother was a home ec teacher with Zelda Diamond. My family moved to Maine in 1978. Last visited Hamden two years ago. Excited about this reunion. Retired from the health care field. Living with my husband Rod in Augusta. Love these messages that Jog my memory. The buried cars in the Hamden Plaza are gone, right? (Bud: the cars are gone) ... I remember the movie theatre and years ago Howard Johnson's. When is graduation held now? Our class graduated very late in June.
April 24, 2010 - Bernie Zelitch - I'm disappointed I can't make the reunion! Several months ago, I committed to running the Chicago Marathon the same time. I live north of Boston and I'm a software engineer.
April 12, 2010 - George Peterson - Sorry I can't make the reunion. I've been retained to turn around a winery in the Napa Valley. Have fun for me.
March 24, 2010 - Mike Devine - Well done to the HHS hockey team for a great Championship. Represent it well. #17, I thought it was #37, but I was close.
Gwendolyn Hoff Phillips - Make the reunion special with a 60's theme.
Rick Wetzler - "To further heighten the "then vs. now" effect, how about creating name tags with respective yearbook photos for the reunion?"
March 23, 2010 - Janice Edele Baxter - I will not be able to attend our reunion as much as I would like. I would appreciate it if a newsletter can be sent after the reunion, including pictures for those of us who can not make it.
Dana Downes - I won't be able to attend the reunion. I would love to see pictures posted with names attached and have a way to have those uable to attend to send pictures for the gathering. Thanks for having this site.
Bud Bassoli - I want to wish Tony Spadaro a speedy recovery after his surgery.
Mike Devine - I didn't know Tony Soprano went to high school with us. Get well soon Tony.
March 22, 2010 - Diane Chambers - Howdy, I'm so excited about the reunion. I live in South Carolina and work for the Governors Office, Office of Victim Assistance. See ya'll soon.
March 19, 2010 - Mike Devine
I hear HHS is in the hunt for Hockey State Championship #36, best of luck to the team. Enjoy the moment, play in the moment, don't get ahead of yourself. Aloha.
March 19, 2010 - Regrading the 41 year reunion:
Dennis Demott - "I'm retiring March 31st, also might bring our 1969 camaro weather permitting"
Marianne Russo - "I can't wait. Sounds as if this will be a great time to reconnect with everyone"
Susan Hitchcock - " My husband, Tracey and I will be attending"
Wayne Gilbert - "It is very difficult to believe 40 years ago we were all young kids starting off. Seems like yesterday"
March 18, 2010 - Mary Knight Perez -Hi everyone, I am looking forward to seeing all of you. I currently live in North Carolina employed as a Public Health Preparedness Coordinator.
March 17, 2010 - John Chase - HELLO everyone! I have been a building contractor all across the U.S. Living in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont for now. Hope to be at the reunion! over,for now.
March 15, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Who were the twins in our graduating class? Names please.
March 16 - Brenda Gerosa-Beal - "the twins I remember were Faith and Carol Andrews (1) and Cheryl and Lynne Cooper (2)"
March 16 - Allison Jacobs - "Ellen and Janet Johnson (3)"
March 18 - Mary Knight Perez - "The twins I remember are Anthony and Lauren Johnson (4)"
March 19 - Mike Devine - "I think Bob and Sheila Meehan (5) and I think my old Centerville school mates Cecelia and Martha Dewick (6) and possibly Mr. Wyllie Superintendent and Mr. LLoyd our principal, gotta admit they do look alike. Lighten up, it's Friday.
March 25 - Bob Dempsey - "add Marilyn and Peter Tallerico (7), and Lynn and Bill Brunelle (8) to the list"
May 9 - Bud Bassoli - "I think Karen and Paul DeVeglia (9)."
August 4 - Tony Julianelle - "missing the Rasmussen twins (10), Jane and Nancy"
August 4 - Bud Bassoli - "10 sets of twins ... any more?"
March 14, 2010 - Margaret Preston de Requena - Currently living in Danang, Vietnam. Sao Paulo, Jerusalem, San Juan, and Saigon is where I have lived in the past 15 yrs, but Boston is still home, well, when I get there, about once a year. My husband directs water/drainage/ treatment/road/bridge projects, mostly for the World Bank, but on weekends you might see us in our 1967 CJ6 Jeep, on our way to one of the nearby beaches or over to Hoi An for lunch.
February 19, 2010 - Ben Kudon - For the past 10 plus years I have been living in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. I work for a company that manufactures parts and accessories for Harley Davidson motorcycles and have been in this industry for over 30 years. I travel extensively domestically and internationally for my job and I really enjoy that aspect. In between working and traveling, I ride my Harley(s) whenever I get the chance and if I am not on one of my bikes you may find me cruising around in my '32 Ford 3 window coupe.
Director of Sales & Marketing - Rivera Primo, Inc. - 562-907-2600
February 10, 2010 - Bradley Niederhauser - Congratulations to all HHS 1969 Grads who are lucky enough to be still walking around on this great planet. Isn't it funny how we couldn't wait to get out of HHS and take the world by storm and for some it was done in the Military or becoming Educaters or what ever endevers that have made us who we are , aren't we " BABY BOOMERS " born between 1946-1956 ?? I've dusted off the YEAR BOOK (Still in the plastic cover) and will bring it along (to the reunion) for fun. Oh yes THE CUE Stick Hamden Mart Later Brad N.
February 4, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - OK ... HHS was established in 1935, Colors are Green & Gold, and the Mascot is a Green Dragon? Butttt, what is the School Motto?
Mike Devine knows that the School Motto is "To Everyone There Openeth A Way".
February 4, 2010 - Mike Devine - Karen, what's in the water down there, stop drinking it . Just answer the questions, who is Sid Jaffe, who is Bud Finch (just kidding), but , who are they???
February 3, 2010 - Karen Sambrook Sullivan - Wellll- Guess I am officially old-getting back to roots!!!!! Just re-read my year book messages- where are all of you???? Ray B - are you a member? Dana M- I am in NC now- write me- Hello to all-Good Luck in the present- (((((to all)))))))
January 25, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Who was George Thompson?
Mike Devine - "He was our classmate Glen Thompson's father ... George was a "major" voice on WNHC TV 8 in New Haven, and the sole news anchor for the 6 & 11 p.m. daily newscast. Who was Sid Jaffe? Who was Bud Finch?
January 18, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Can you recall the names of the stores that were in the Hamden Plaza and Hamden Mart in the late 60's?
Hamden Plaza
--- Howard Johnsons, Pegnataros, Progresso Pizza, Lafayette, Frances' Bakery, Barber Shop, Johnson's Bowling Alley, W.T. Grant, Besse-Richie, J.C. Penny, New Haven Savings Bank, Music Box, Eli Moore, Woolworth's, Richard Thomas, Fred Phipps, Fannie Farmer, Rexall Drug, Cobbs, Grand Union, Cafe Terrace, Baskin Robbins, Bank, The Fabric Tree, Plaza Carpet and Gas Mart.
Hamden Mart
--- Firestone, Cinemart, The Hamden Mart Lanes, The Ambassador Restaurant, Friendly Frost, Radio Shack, Harmac's, Bradlees, Kresges, Friendlys, The Cue Stick, Maxwell Drug, Stop and Shop, Barber Shop, and Ann & Nicks (great Grinders).
Caldor Plaza
--- Caldor, Popular Markets, Shoe Store, China Wheel Restaurant, Anderson Little, Big Top (did you drink beer in that parking lot?)
January 6, 2010 - Reunion Committee - Ed, Steve, Sharon & Bud met at Panera in North Haven. We discussed Restaurant locations & availability, and reviewed past & current lists of classmates name information. We are going to attempt to get in contact with people using the lists and various internet web sites. Please help us out by sending us an email if you know of any names that are missing from the Classmates page on this web site.
January 4, 2010 - Mike Devine - (regarding the reunion date) "I'm voting for St. Patrick's Day, again., voting more than once is an old Irish tradition. I think it dates back to Tammaney Hall."
January 3, 2010 - Valerie Newton - I just started a group on Facebook titled Hamden High School Hamden CT Class of 1969 Graduates. I invite all to join. I think it will be fun catching up on the years we had at Hamden High and our present lives. I hope you will join me over there.:-)
January 2, 2010 - Sharon Beauton Moran - My concern with Columbus Day Weekend is that works only for those local to CT. Anyone from far away might not come to CT for that short weekend. I'll attend whenever it's held-looking forward to seeing as many 'old' friends.
December 15,2009 - Marianne Russo Anastasio - (regarding the reunion date) "Hi Everyone! I think the holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, Labor Day & Thanksgiving will probably interfere with people's family plans such as traveling. The only one that seems reasonable may be October 9, 2010. It's just my thought, others may feel differently. Hope to talk to you soon."
December 14,2009 - Carol Paffumi Mandell - (regarding the reunion date) "Columbus day, perfect time to visit New England!"
December 4,2009 - Gary Moler - (regarding the reunion date) "hope to see you"
December 2, 2009 - Reunion Committee - Ed, Wayne, Steve, Bud & Brad (in California) are in the process of planning the 41st year reunion. We need your help. Please "Contact Us" to let us know if you can help. We are attempting to contact as many people as we can. Click on the "41 Year Reunion" link to let us know when you think the reunion should be held.
November 9, 2009 - Mike Devine - Hamden High School class of 1969, anyone care to help try and save the Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna ?, think of all the Tuna Sandwiches you ate from kindergarten to your senior year, help out Brah, Aloha.
December 16, 2010 - Brenda Gerosa - Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season! See you at the 45th "God willing and the creek don't rise" !!
November 5, 2010 - Barbara Cohen Kegeles - I had a great time at our 41rst Reunion. I just can't elieve the time passed by so quickly. Nice to see all the classmates there. It brings back fond memories. The Reunion Committee did a fabulous job and a big thank you goes out to all of you that worked so hard in making this a huge success,
October 24, 2010 - Shelly Walter Bernardi - I just wanted to say what a wonderful time we had at the reunion. It was great seeing so many people from the past. It brought back at lot of memories. Hope to get back for the 45th. You guys did a really good job putting it together. Because of the reunion it got me back home ( it had been 6 years ) which then created a "Family Reunion" for my husband and I. Thank you so much
October 21, 2010 - Ben Kudon - Great reunion. Can't beleive its been 41 years, man you guys must feel old. To whoever monitors this stuff, anyway to get some emails for the people who attended the reunion?
Bud Bassoli - we have email addresses for most of the classmates that are listed on this websites "Classmates" page. If you would like to (try to) get in contact with a classmate, use the "Contact Us" page. Your request for contacting a classmate will be emailed to them and it will be up to that classmates decision to get in contact with you.
October 18, 2010 - AnnMarie DeMaio - The reunion was a blast. It was so good to see all the faces and bring back so many wonderful memories. Can't wait for the next one................. Many thanks to the committee that put all this together...You all did a wonderful job. Now the quiz at the next reunion should be if we remember anything from 2010 LOL LOVED IT..... Great time thanks to the organizers.
Shelley Antonio Sikorsky - We had such a great time at the reunion!! It was wonderful to catch up with old friends and reconnect with high school buddies!! The DJ was great and a bunch of us "closed the place down"!! Thank goodness for ibuprofen!! Thanks so much to the committee for all their work!! If you can use extra hands for next time, pop me an email!
Debbie Weiner Soule - I'm so sorry to have missed the reunion! I loved looking at all the photos -- wow the High School's amazing -- and wish I could have seen all of you. I'm hoping that my schedule is a bit more cooperative when the next gathering is set! With warm good wishes to all -- Debbie
October 17, 2010 - Janet Carrano Crean - The reunion is over and a great time was had by all. We shared many laughs and memories. So in order not to miss the next one, please make sure we have your email address and be sure to tell everyone to be prepared to come in four more years. Thanks for everyone who attended. It was a blast.
Mavis Wildgoose Florio - Thanks to everyone who had a hand in the planning and organizing of the reunion. It must have been a mountain of work. You guys did a marvelous job. Thank You !
Charlene Malard Ruggiero - Just want to thank everyone who organized our reunion - It was great!! I think everyone that attended had a good time. The food was good, the DJ was good and it was great to see classmates again, even if we didn't recognize them. Unfortunately it was difficult to really socialize with everyone in a short timeframe, but it was good. It was very nice to win the "Happy Hour" bag too!! Hopefully we will get an even better response next time.
October 16, 2010 - Ellen Johnson Alberti - I've enjoyed seeing the HHS class of 1969 website. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this Sat. but hoping that the website can show some photos and info about the actual reunion party this Sat. Have a great time!!
October 2, 2010 - Jean Maunder - Excited to be attending the reunion from SW Washington state where I've lived and worked as a nurse-midwife for the past 20 years. My mother still lives in Hamden, youngest sister in Stamford. Think my sister Martha (class of '70) still has some tickets to the "Anti-prom." Anyone else remember it?
Bud Bassoli - the reunion is just 2 weeks from now, I think it is great that we have classmates coming from Japan (1), California (4), Washington (1), Kansas (2), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (2) and Massachuesettes (1). There still is time to let us know that you want to attend.
September 28, 2010 - Jackie Barham Antunes - I'm so excited to see all of you again. I wish I could take the tour of the "ole" school, but it's my day to work. I can't wait to see you all at the dinner and breakfast. Has anyone heard from Teddy Taylor?
September 25, 2010 - Bob Cassella - It's a small world -- I read Shelly Walter Bernardi's post about settling in Kansas 18 years ago which is exactly what we did...I arrived at Fort Leavenworth in 1991 and retired from the Army in 1993; we've been here ever since. I am looking forward to the reunion.
Shelly Walter Bernardi - Wow, Bob that is really something. I'm not sure how well we may have known each other but it is a shame that someone from Ct. from my school is so close yet so far away. Maybe that could change one day. See you in Oct.
September 21, 2010 - Betsy Ostrom Gray - Ok, I must be under a rock somewhere! Never went into the message board. Surprised to see so many messages. Where has 75% of our class disappeared to?!! I'm surprised to see so many not accounted for. I love the "sobering thought" from Tony ! There is no way we look as old as the class of 1927 would have looked in '69!
Looking forward to seeing everyone whose name I know, but can't remember.
September 18, 2010 - Mike Santillo (class of 1968) - Winner of the Name that Song & Band Quiz
I Can Only Give You Everything - Bramm Rig Set
No Good to Cry - Wildweeds
Black on White - NAIF (North Atlantic Invasion Force)
Again and Again - The Van Dykes a/k/a (Van Dyke 5)
As long as I have You - Shags
Bridge - Love is There
Summer is Over - The Chosen Few-aka The Frozen Chew (Many are Cold but Few are Frozen)
You - The Frontiers (with Jerry Warner on drums - class of 1967)
HEY BUD CAN YOU MAKE THIS A LITTLE HARDER NEXT TIME
September 15, 2010 - Ted Rozsa - I live in Concord MA and have three grown kids (two married, one almost there). I own an income tax preparation service in downtown Boston and just bought a Yamaha motorcycle. Having fun and working hard. Miss the HHS years when so much was happening all around us and life was oh so sweet! Will try to make it to #41 but I have visitors from out of town that weekend.
September 6, 2010 - Peter Cirincione - Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend our reunion. I know that it would be a blast to see old SRR pals, classmates and friends and catch up on the past (who can really believe its been) 41 years. There are teachers (Mr. Jacobs) who I think of regularly and still regard as significant figures in my life. My two kids have just graduated from a high school, BHS, much like HHS. Ciao for now.
September 3, 2010 - Tony Spadaro - Belated thanks to Bud for his kind wishes regarding my recovery from heart surgery. We will not be able to attend the reunion, maybe the NEXT one (Remember, 60 is the new 40......we're just getting started!
Shelly Walter Bernardi - Hey Patty, remember the Yale mixers that we used to go to? Gone are the good ol' days. Can't wait to see you and other familiar faces, or at least I hope they are. Is your house still standing after your smoke alarm went off?
August 31, 2010 - Pat Ingersoll Ostrofsky - John and I met on a blind date. We were introduced to each other by Shelly Walter and her then boyfriend Lou. That was 39 years ago. We have been married for 37 years. Shelly and Al are going to the reunion, traveling all the way from Kansas. I guess we are going to the party too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 30, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Member of the Reunion Committee - Our last reunion was 10 years ago, and the list of names and information that we had to work with was somewhat outdated. We are trying our best to use the internet directory type websites, search engines, and social networking sites to try and locate classmates. There is no master list available to us. We have had about 120 classmates visit this website and were gracious to provide us with their email addresses. Some gave us referrals. We are trying our best to get in contact with people.
If you know of anyone that is not listed on the Classmates page please give them the information about the reunion. If you would like to help out with the reunion please click on Contact Us and let us know that you are available.
Thanks --- Bud
August 28, 2010 - Bob Dempsey - both dogs are Shaggy Dogs - I know I should know each one but some are not my favorites - #2 is No Good To Cry - Wildweeds (good song) , #4 is one of the best by the Van Dykes - Again and Again (remember Teen Canteen nights there) , # 7 is Summers Love - Chosen Few and # 8 is You by the Frontiners - think I missed the Shags (not sure of the song) and some others - thanks for the work on this.
Answers: Dogs - Wrong. CT Bands - You got 2, 4, 7 & 8 correct. Mike Santillo from the class of 1968 got all of the songs & bands but we want to give the class of '69 a try before we put up Mike's answers. Did you know that Mike was an all state saxaphone player annnnnd that Mike played for a band call Tommy & the Riveras that was the opening act for the Doors on December 9, 1967 at the New Haven Arena. Yes that was the night that Jim Morrison became belligerent, resulting in him being sprayed with mace. Mike please tell us your side of the story.
August 27, 2010 - Gary Moler - Here's an interesting tidbit... in 1969, the Apollo 11 onboard super computer had a huge 64 KB (THAT'S KILO-bytes as in "one thousand", NOT megabytes or gigabytes) hard drive which was harnessed to a blazing 0.043 MHz CPU. It sounds quite formidable. But it's probably not big enough to do the math homework of a third grader today.... or even operate a 99-cent toy made in China for someone even younger. The advances that technology has made are inspiring.
... Just to give you an idea of the immensity of 64 KB (the Apollo 11 onboard computer HD capacity): that's equivalent to a half-page document typed in Word or a thumbnail photo on a web page. Imagine that... "Hey mom and dad, I flew to the moon on a half-page of Word (or its data equivalent) "! Remember those 1.44 MB floppy disks that could hold a few business letters? You've probably thrown them all away. But, wow, you could have flown 22 Apollo round-trip missions on a single floppy disk!!! Source: http://buzzaldrin.com/missions
Heidi Konietzka McColgan - I'm sorry, but I will not be able to attend the reunion. I thank you for all of your work on this, and hope the event is a great success! Thanks for keeping me posted ...
August 25, 2010 - Gary Moler - Fond memories of Mrs. Ogden's English honors... and the plethora of books I've read over the past 41 years... hey, Brenda G., that's a lot of books to discuss. Bring your list!
Cathy Unger Pleines - I won't be able to make the reunion. Have a great time. See you in 9 years????
August 24, 2010 - Sharon Shepard - It's great to see some familiar names (and neighbors) on the message board. I've been in California since 1971, incrementally moving from Southern California to the top of the State in Siskiyou County (near Mt Shasta). I am in charge of all the clinical services for children and adults at the County Mental Health Department.
I am not able to attend the 41 year reunion. I'm sure that everyone who attends will have a great time!
Carol Duari McKee and Kevin McKee - Thanks for keeping everyone informed about the reunion plans. Carol and I were hoping to add to the list of classmate couples attending from California. Our son, Tim, is starting his senior year of high school (do you believe we have a kid in HS at OUR AGE?!) and there's no way we're leaving him home alone!!
We're disappointed that we won't get to see everyone and hang around a bunch of 60 yr olds!!! But we'll be thinking about you all and the efforts you've gone to trying to pull this together. Enjoy the time together, keep in touch, and best of luck (or should I have said best of health?).
August 20, 2010 - Valerie Newton - Just loved the Savin Rock photos, thanx for posting those, that sure brought me back.
August 19, 2010 - Wendi Hines Wilcox -Sorry, I won't be able to attend this year. This will be right in the middle of the 1st semester of school. I am teaching 3 different classes this year. Music, Language Arts and Math. (Elem.) After school each day (and on the weekends) I run a PUG rescue in Central FL. (centralfloridapugrescue.org).. These guys keep me busy 24/7. At the moment I have 8 in the house. Thank goodness they are small guys!! Enjoyed looking at the pictures and traveling back to the "good old days".
August 17, 2010 - Dana Downes - I won't be attaending the 41 year reunion, maybe next time. That is when our 18th Grandchild is due and I don't want to miss it.
August 11, 2010 - Mike Devine - Sal Petrone passed away in the last 6 months or so. He was the Golf Coach, he was the Ski Team sponsor and Math teacher. Always wore a bow tie and Hush Puppies, we called him the "Hawk". A great guy.
August 10, 2010 - Dan Harris - I was captain of the Hamden HS soccer team during my junior (1967-68) and senior (1968-69) years. I did an internet search for our coach, Mr. Valerio Moretti, and found his obituary (see Classmates page > In Memory). He was a really great guy.
August 4, 2010 - Mike Devine - The Savin Rock pictures are awesome. If you check Facebook, you can log on to a "New Haven Arena" page, great pictures there. Does anybody have some great old pictures of Hamden, "The Circle" or any other infamous spots in town.
August 3, 2010 - Carol Paffumi Mandell - A HHS Story: One Saturday in Sacramento CA , I was waiting for the next veterinarian to come in to relieve me at the Vet. ER for the night shift. At 6pm a vet in his 30's arrived & introduced himself as Dr Kittel. He said he graduated from Oklahoma State, but he said he was from CT. I asked: where in CT? Hamden, he said. Yes, he went to Hamden High and even had Mr. Pfeffer for History class as I had! Small small world!
Alan Herman - I enjoyed looking at the savin rock pxs. Still going to Jimmies but not the same. After high school i went down south for a few years for fun in the sun. Now married for 34 years, two sons, and have my own law firm. Funny how life turns out sometimes.
Mike Devine - A HHS Story, one morning on a Trident Submarine deep under the Pacific Ocean the young man driving the boat casually mentioned he played hockey in high school. I asked where, he said in Connecticut, I asked where in Connecticut , he said Hamden. Boy was he shocked when I started to describe Hamden High School to him, and all deep under the Pacific Ocean somewhere.
Mike Devine - Another HHS story. In Honolulu, Hawaii, my boss shows up 15 minutes late one day, she apologizes and casually mentions she ran into a high school classmate she had not seen in 20 years. I asked her where she went to high school and she said Connecticut and I asked where and she said Hamden. Just like onboard my Submarine years earlier, I proceeded to tell her all about Hamden High, boy was she surprised. I believe she was the first woman to attend the Naval Academy.
Tony Julianelle - Another HHS story. Twenty years ago I was finishing a thru hike of the long trail in Vermont. At one of the shelters there was a guy sleeping with a sign on him which basically asked the reader to check on him. He was ok and was thru hiking the appalachian trail; and as you can probably guess was also a grad of HHS.
A sobering thought. When the group from the reunion tours the high school, the high school seniors will view us as we (as h.s. seniors) would have viewed a class from 1927.
Bud Bassoli - Thanks Tony :-\
August 2, 2010 - Lew Wardell - Remembering so many familiar names - hell, I'm glad I can still remember MINE. I've been in law enforcement at Duke University and the city of Durham, NC for years, as well as playing in an R&B and a Dead cover band for the same time. Dissonance, yes?
July 19,2010 - Shelly Walter Bernardi - This is so exciting. I am hoping to come to the reunion with my husband. He was in the Army and we have traveled around the world. Our last duty station was in Kansas and somehow we got stuck here, almost 18 years. I figure there are worse places we could be. Hope to see you all in October. Hi Patty.
Patty Ingersoll Ostrosky - Reminiscing is fun. I enjoyed looking at the photos and seeing familiar faces. Will think about attending the reunion. The 25th reunion was great. Hi Shelly ......... I hope you can make it, I know Kansas is far, but I would love to see you.
July 13, 2010 - Peter Cooper Kupfer - Forty-one years? No, it can't be! Visiting this Web site and seeing the names of former classmates has brought back a lot of memories. I've been living in San Francisco since 1992 and work as a freelance writer and editor. (I changed my name to my father's original name when I moved here.)
June 24, 2010 - Mike Devine - I looked up Green Dragon on Wikipedia, it's not quite what you'd think it is, or maybe it is, I guess it depends.
June 22, 2010 - Paul Rubin - Bumped into this site. Hell, I may come back from Arizona (where I have lived since '73) for it. Mom is still in same house on Harding St. I grew up in. Best wishes to all the other Green Dragons (what, by the way, is a Green Dragon?).
May 30, 2010 - Steve Rosenfield - Stumbled on this web site - these names bring back so many memories!- living in Scottsdale in the winter-Breckenridge in the summer - and still get together with Bob Levine (cousin) and Stu Rosenholtz!
May 23, 2010 - Barbara Cohen Kegeles - Are there any 1969 graduates that are married to each other? Howard Kegeles was my senior boyfriend and we attended the prom together . We split about 6 months after graduation and went on with our lives. 27 years after graduating Hamden High School Class of 1969, we were married and just celebrated our 14th anniversary.
We will be attending all the activities scheduled for the reunion weekend and will be flying in from California.
Nancy Merriam Berney - Living in the area and hope to attend the reunion...41st reunion???? when did we get so old! ... my son married the daughter of another '69 grad!
May 23, 2010 - High School Sweethearts - Barbara Cohen & Howard Kegeles married in 1996.
May 18, 2010 - Peter Finch - Living in Clinton, CT since '78. Working for Amtrak since '77.
May 3, 2010 - Cynthia Bardo Burnell - My mother was a home ec teacher with Zelda Diamond. My family moved to Maine in 1978. Last visited Hamden two years ago. Excited about this reunion. Retired from the health care field. Living with my husband Rod in Augusta. Love these messages that Jog my memory. The buried cars in the Hamden Plaza are gone, right? (Bud: the cars are gone) ... I remember the movie theatre and years ago Howard Johnson's. When is graduation held now? Our class graduated very late in June.
April 24, 2010 - Bernie Zelitch - I'm disappointed I can't make the reunion! Several months ago, I committed to running the Chicago Marathon the same time. I live north of Boston and I'm a software engineer.
April 12, 2010 - George Peterson - Sorry I can't make the reunion. I've been retained to turn around a winery in the Napa Valley. Have fun for me.
March 24, 2010 - Mike Devine - Well done to the HHS hockey team for a great Championship. Represent it well. #17, I thought it was #37, but I was close.
Gwendolyn Hoff Phillips - Make the reunion special with a 60's theme.
Rick Wetzler - "To further heighten the "then vs. now" effect, how about creating name tags with respective yearbook photos for the reunion?"
March 23, 2010 - Janice Edele Baxter - I will not be able to attend our reunion as much as I would like. I would appreciate it if a newsletter can be sent after the reunion, including pictures for those of us who can not make it.
Dana Downes - I won't be able to attend the reunion. I would love to see pictures posted with names attached and have a way to have those uable to attend to send pictures for the gathering. Thanks for having this site.
Bud Bassoli - I want to wish Tony Spadaro a speedy recovery after his surgery.
Mike Devine - I didn't know Tony Soprano went to high school with us. Get well soon Tony.
March 22, 2010 - Diane Chambers - Howdy, I'm so excited about the reunion. I live in South Carolina and work for the Governors Office, Office of Victim Assistance. See ya'll soon.
March 19, 2010 - Mike Devine
I hear HHS is in the hunt for Hockey State Championship #36, best of luck to the team. Enjoy the moment, play in the moment, don't get ahead of yourself. Aloha.
March 19, 2010 - Regrading the 41 year reunion:
Dennis Demott - "I'm retiring March 31st, also might bring our 1969 camaro weather permitting"
Marianne Russo - "I can't wait. Sounds as if this will be a great time to reconnect with everyone"
Susan Hitchcock - " My husband, Tracey and I will be attending"
Wayne Gilbert - "It is very difficult to believe 40 years ago we were all young kids starting off. Seems like yesterday"
March 18, 2010 - Mary Knight Perez -Hi everyone, I am looking forward to seeing all of you. I currently live in North Carolina employed as a Public Health Preparedness Coordinator.
March 17, 2010 - John Chase - HELLO everyone! I have been a building contractor all across the U.S. Living in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont for now. Hope to be at the reunion! over,for now.
March 15, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Who were the twins in our graduating class? Names please.
March 16 - Brenda Gerosa-Beal - "the twins I remember were Faith and Carol Andrews (1) and Cheryl and Lynne Cooper (2)"
March 16 - Allison Jacobs - "Ellen and Janet Johnson (3)"
March 18 - Mary Knight Perez - "The twins I remember are Anthony and Lauren Johnson (4)"
March 19 - Mike Devine - "I think Bob and Sheila Meehan (5) and I think my old Centerville school mates Cecelia and Martha Dewick (6) and possibly Mr. Wyllie Superintendent and Mr. LLoyd our principal, gotta admit they do look alike. Lighten up, it's Friday.
March 25 - Bob Dempsey - "add Marilyn and Peter Tallerico (7), and Lynn and Bill Brunelle (8) to the list"
May 9 - Bud Bassoli - "I think Karen and Paul DeVeglia (9)."
August 4 - Tony Julianelle - "missing the Rasmussen twins (10), Jane and Nancy"
August 4 - Bud Bassoli - "10 sets of twins ... any more?"
March 14, 2010 - Margaret Preston de Requena - Currently living in Danang, Vietnam. Sao Paulo, Jerusalem, San Juan, and Saigon is where I have lived in the past 15 yrs, but Boston is still home, well, when I get there, about once a year. My husband directs water/drainage/ treatment/road/bridge projects, mostly for the World Bank, but on weekends you might see us in our 1967 CJ6 Jeep, on our way to one of the nearby beaches or over to Hoi An for lunch.
February 19, 2010 - Ben Kudon - For the past 10 plus years I have been living in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. I work for a company that manufactures parts and accessories for Harley Davidson motorcycles and have been in this industry for over 30 years. I travel extensively domestically and internationally for my job and I really enjoy that aspect. In between working and traveling, I ride my Harley(s) whenever I get the chance and if I am not on one of my bikes you may find me cruising around in my '32 Ford 3 window coupe.
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February 10, 2010 - Bradley Niederhauser - Congratulations to all HHS 1969 Grads who are lucky enough to be still walking around on this great planet. Isn't it funny how we couldn't wait to get out of HHS and take the world by storm and for some it was done in the Military or becoming Educaters or what ever endevers that have made us who we are , aren't we " BABY BOOMERS " born between 1946-1956 ?? I've dusted off the YEAR BOOK (Still in the plastic cover) and will bring it along (to the reunion) for fun. Oh yes THE CUE Stick Hamden Mart Later Brad N.
February 4, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - OK ... HHS was established in 1935, Colors are Green & Gold, and the Mascot is a Green Dragon? Butttt, what is the School Motto?
Mike Devine knows that the School Motto is "To Everyone There Openeth A Way".
February 4, 2010 - Mike Devine - Karen, what's in the water down there, stop drinking it . Just answer the questions, who is Sid Jaffe, who is Bud Finch (just kidding), but , who are they???
February 3, 2010 - Karen Sambrook Sullivan - Wellll- Guess I am officially old-getting back to roots!!!!! Just re-read my year book messages- where are all of you???? Ray B - are you a member? Dana M- I am in NC now- write me- Hello to all-Good Luck in the present- (((((to all)))))))
January 25, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Who was George Thompson?
Mike Devine - "He was our classmate Glen Thompson's father ... George was a "major" voice on WNHC TV 8 in New Haven, and the sole news anchor for the 6 & 11 p.m. daily newscast. Who was Sid Jaffe? Who was Bud Finch?
January 18, 2010 - Bud Bassoli - Can you recall the names of the stores that were in the Hamden Plaza and Hamden Mart in the late 60's?
Hamden Plaza
--- Howard Johnsons, Pegnataros, Progresso Pizza, Lafayette, Frances' Bakery, Barber Shop, Johnson's Bowling Alley, W.T. Grant, Besse-Richie, J.C. Penny, New Haven Savings Bank, Music Box, Eli Moore, Woolworth's, Richard Thomas, Fred Phipps, Fannie Farmer, Rexall Drug, Cobbs, Grand Union, Cafe Terrace, Baskin Robbins, Bank, The Fabric Tree, Plaza Carpet and Gas Mart.
Hamden Mart
--- Firestone, Cinemart, The Hamden Mart Lanes, The Ambassador Restaurant, Friendly Frost, Radio Shack, Harmac's, Bradlees, Kresges, Friendlys, The Cue Stick, Maxwell Drug, Stop and Shop, Barber Shop, and Ann & Nicks (great Grinders).
Caldor Plaza
--- Caldor, Popular Markets, Shoe Store, China Wheel Restaurant, Anderson Little, Big Top (did you drink beer in that parking lot?)
January 6, 2010 - Reunion Committee - Ed, Steve, Sharon & Bud met at Panera in North Haven. We discussed Restaurant locations & availability, and reviewed past & current lists of classmates name information. We are going to attempt to get in contact with people using the lists and various internet web sites. Please help us out by sending us an email if you know of any names that are missing from the Classmates page on this web site.
January 4, 2010 - Mike Devine - (regarding the reunion date) "I'm voting for St. Patrick's Day, again., voting more than once is an old Irish tradition. I think it dates back to Tammaney Hall."
January 3, 2010 - Valerie Newton - I just started a group on Facebook titled Hamden High School Hamden CT Class of 1969 Graduates. I invite all to join. I think it will be fun catching up on the years we had at Hamden High and our present lives. I hope you will join me over there.:-)
January 2, 2010 - Sharon Beauton Moran - My concern with Columbus Day Weekend is that works only for those local to CT. Anyone from far away might not come to CT for that short weekend. I'll attend whenever it's held-looking forward to seeing as many 'old' friends.
December 15,2009 - Marianne Russo Anastasio - (regarding the reunion date) "Hi Everyone! I think the holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, Labor Day & Thanksgiving will probably interfere with people's family plans such as traveling. The only one that seems reasonable may be October 9, 2010. It's just my thought, others may feel differently. Hope to talk to you soon."
December 14,2009 - Carol Paffumi Mandell - (regarding the reunion date) "Columbus day, perfect time to visit New England!"
December 4,2009 - Gary Moler - (regarding the reunion date) "hope to see you"
December 2, 2009 - Reunion Committee - Ed, Wayne, Steve, Bud & Brad (in California) are in the process of planning the 41st year reunion. We need your help. Please "Contact Us" to let us know if you can help. We are attempting to contact as many people as we can. Click on the "41 Year Reunion" link to let us know when you think the reunion should be held.
November 9, 2009 - Mike Devine - Hamden High School class of 1969, anyone care to help try and save the Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna ?, think of all the Tuna Sandwiches you ate from kindergarten to your senior year, help out Brah, Aloha.