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Judy Quandt (Tripp)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Anyone who might be living in SW Florida
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: LOL - Not enough space here.

Lois Rand (Liquori)

Then Then
Marital status: Widowed
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Comment: Want to thank the reunion committee for the wonderful job you've done finding and getting us all together.
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Jack Striano
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: Traveled as a military wife with my husband and two girls that have since given me 4 wonderful grandchildren. Got my business degree and worked as a property accountant until 2005, then retired and moved south to warmer weather in North Carolina. Although I have had a multitude of hobbies, I prefer gardening and reading the best.

Helen Rando Blowers (Rando)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 6
Occupation: Real Estate appraiser
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: lots of people including Brian McKee and Gail Geffers
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: It seems like just a few years ago that we were standing in the heat outside the old Weymouth High School hoping that the maroon gowns we were wearing wouldn't stain what we were wearing underneath. So much has happened since then.





Unable to attend college as I had hoped, I worked at John Hancock for a few years until I got married in 1962. 6 children followed in rapid succession and I didn't have time to breathe until the youngest started school. I had been active in PTA and being a brownie/girl scout leader and was looking for something more rewarding. I got my Real Estate Brokers license in 1977 and worked right here in Weymouth for a local company then became manager for a large national franchise in 1986 opening an office, also in Weymouth. In the meantime, while raising my children, I also pursued my dream of a college education that took me from Northeaster University, Stonehill College and even Harvard continuing ed. While I never graduated with a formal degree, the education gave me the confidence to branch ou 15 years ago and start my own appraisal business.





The kids have grown up and married and I now have 11 granchildren. I got divorced. I became active with Habitat for Humanity and volunteed a number of years helping to build houses across the So Shore. As a result, I was invited to join Weymouth Rotary where I am very active and I am currently the Vice Preisdent and will be President in 2 years. I had already done some traveling but, as a Rotarian, I have done my most rewarding travel including 2 trips to Guatemala to volunteer with a Literacy program for the indigenous families who work the dump to earn a living, and to India where I assisted with the Polio inoculation program and also a hearing program. I have seen and been to many of the places shown in Slumdog Millionaire. While in India, I also visited the Taj Mahal and attended a 4 day Hindu wedding in Mumbai where we actually danced in the streets behind a horse drawn silver chariot carrying the groom.





I have come along way since the insecure girl I was 50 years ago. It has been heartening to read some of the profiles sent by classmates who also have gone on to succed in life. In high school, it always seemed like everyone else was so secure and happy. Many were, I am sure, but for some of us, it took a few years to find ouselves. I only feel bad that I didn't get to know many of you way back then. See you in July.

Don Roberts

Then Then
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 1
Occupation: retired
Comment: Looking forward to the reunion.
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Murdo Dowd
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: Enjoying life.

Gary Robinson

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Retired Utility Manager
Comment: Hope to see some old friends at the reunion.  Kudos for the committee. - nice job.
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Don Roberts
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: After a 40 year career in the New England utility industry, I retired with my lovely wife, Linda, to Cape Cod. Now every day is Saturday! Spend a lot of time hiking, cycling, kayaking, traveling and attending classes at the local college - all the things that got short shrift during the working years.

George Ross

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired and Loving It!!!!!!!
Comment: If after 50 years your still above ground


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! We have lived in interesting times:  three wars, three assassinations, man on the moon, our president elected by the Supreme Court, 9/11 tradgedy, drugs, sex and rock n' roll (that wasn't all that bad), Watergate and economic swings in our economy, just to name a few.  Who knew that in the innocent and halcyon days of 1960 we would be challenged so frequently.  But, we endured and for that lets all take a BIG BOW!!!





If you  yearn for those good old days it might have something to do with the cost of living back in 1960.  Here's a few:





*New House---$12,675  (no sub-prime loans)





*New Car---$2,610 ( no sudden acceleration!!!)





*Average Income---$5,200 ($100/ week)





*Average Rent---$98 per month





*Tuition at Harvard---$1,250 (Hardly covers the cost of books today)





*Movie Ticket--$1.00 (The Apartment won the Academy Award for best picture)





*Gasoline---25cents a gallon (and everyone in the car chipped in!!!)  





*US Postage stamp 4cents each (had to lick them though)





Top songs (how many do you remember?) included :





*The Twist---by Chubby Checker ( song that liberated the dance floor, especially for men)





*Save The Last Dance for Me ---The Drifters





*Stay---Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs





*Stuck on You---Elvis Presley





*Teen Angel--Mark Dinning (my brother sang this song in an Irish Pub and had the crowd in tears mainly because they all had lots and lots and lots of pints)





*Alley-Oop---The Hollywood Argyles  





*Are You Lonesome Tonight?---Elvis Presley





*Cathy's Clown---The Everley Brothers





*El Paso---Marty Robbins (can anyone hum a few bars???)





*Georgia on My Mind---Ray Charles





While thumbing through the Yearbook I wondered how many career aspirations cited by our classmates were realized.  With little thought, I cited Air Force but never got anywhere close to joining.  Also, it is interesting to see how careers for women were focused on just a few areas.  That has improved over the years, but more opportunities still need to be extended to women along with compensation levels equivalent to men. End of my comments.
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Yes..the little nibbers that used to kick in my aluminum spun moon discs on my beautuful 1951 Mercury while passing the high school on their way to school.
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: Here is a thumb nail sketch about what we have been doing for the last 50 years. Spring of 1965 was a big year for me: Graduated from College, started my business career and best of all married Liz Ward (class of '62). You may know her father who was the Minister of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in North Weymouth and a very special person.





We have two fantastic children: Katherin living in Bethesda, Md. and Brian living in Philadelphia, Pa. and two precocius grand children (aren't they all?) who keep us entertained and amazed.





I was fortunate to work for three growing and profitable companies that moved us around a bit. First to New Providence, NJ where I enjoyed the pace of working in New York City. That transfer, originally for 3 years, lasted for 30 years. My business responsibilities allowed me to travel to most countries in Europe, some in Latin and South America and we lived for a year in London along The Thames River. England is a very civilized place as are their pubs and we almost speak the same language. Sorry to say I became a Yankee Fan and New York Giants fan while living in NJ.





Now we are retired in Williamsburg, Virginia in a lovely spot called Governor's Land which places us closer to our grand children. There is a wealth of history here to enjoy especially about the Civil War and the Revolutionary War. And, although Jamestown, Virginia claims to be the first permanent settlement in North America we all know that honor rests forever with Plymouth, Mass.





Looking forward to seeing you all at the Reunion.

Judith Scrymgeour (Wenmark)

Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Jack McSheffrey, Nancy Wollaston
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: Living life to the fullest. I have taught school, helped run businesses with my husband of 45 years, traveled, volunteered, run fundraisers, raised 2 successful daughters, and have 3 beautiful grandchildren.

Still working part time with my husband and enjoying life.

Dorothy Sheppard (Widdop)

Then Then
Marital status: Widowed
Children: 3
Occupation: Retired
Comment: I have three children, 2 sons and 1 daughter. I aslo have 8 grandsons and 1 granddaughter who lives in Alabama
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: no
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: I have lived in Weymouth most of my life. I retired two years ago from Duncan MacKellar Ins. Agcy after working there for 21 years. I now volunteer two days a week at the So.Shore Hospital in the Friendly Shop. I enjoy it very much. I also love to travel. I have been to Europe, Ireland and hope to take a cruise to Alaska this year.

Elizabeth Smith (Smith)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single again
Children: 2
Occupation: Interior Designer & Stager
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Barbara Bourque...Vivian Salachi..everyone
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: Aw Geez........50 years my how time flies!!!


I have one son and one daughter and 2 grandkids. Left Weymouth,married and went to live in Yokusaka, Japan (USN) for 3 years. Returned to States to settle in Dallas Texas.Tried grape growing in Washington State once,didn't work out so, came back to Texas. I am an Interior Designer....pretty much retired but still do some work when someone calls me. I love to travel and do visit Mass. at least once every year. Also have been to Paris and to Germany.


I am widowed and single.





Stiil see Shirley (Randall)she lives in Tucson. My 2 sisters still are in MA.


Looking forward to seeing my old friends again.

Paul Sousa

Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Retired
Comment: Looking forward to the 60th. Hope to see many friends there.
Is there anyone you would like to hear from?: Too many to name
What have you been doing for the last 60 years?: Graduated from Providence College, served in the Army for 10 years, then worked in various positions at General Motors, retired from there in 2005 after 30 years and did contract work for DNV Certification. Picked up an M.A. and an MBA along the way. 2 children and 2 step-children, 10 grandkids. Currently living in Marana, Arizona.