May 2013 Newsletter - Lin

May 2013 Vol. 2, No. 1
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Lin-Wood Alumni News
Published annually in May
* Electronic Edition *
www.LinWoodAlumni.com
2014 Reunion News
U.S. NEWS Ranks
LIN-WOOD #1 in
New Hampshire
A “Reunion Like No Other” is how a few Advisory
Committee members have described what should be a
great reunion next August 1-3, 2014. Scheduled together
with the Town of Lincoln’s week long 250th anniversary
celebration, it promises to be a wonderful experience for
all alumni and families.
Lin-Wood High School took top
honors for New Hampshire in the
annual US News ranking of schools
nationally.
The week-end begins with a golf tournament on
Friday morning, August 1, followed by a lobster bake in the
afternoon and a block party that evening, in concert with
the Town’s celebration (with Church Street blocked off for
both events). Also planned: a “Young Alumni Reception”
for alumni graduating from 2000-2014.
The school was rated tops among the
state’s 88 high schools, with a college
readiness index of 38.3, with math
and reading proficiencies at 2.3 and
3.4.
A pancake breakfast at the high school Saturday
morning will be followed by the General Business Meeting.
Alumni are encouraged to attend. The Board reports on
the last 4+ years, and you get to elect new officers.
According to U.S. News, 43 percent
of the school’s seniors take advanced
placement courses.
Immediately following will be tours of the school, a
coffee break and finally a choice of one of three short,
interesting presentations, by experts in their respective
fields. All are free.
Saturday afternoon is purposefully left open for
alumni to enjoy the sites, with discount tickets available at
various attractions.
A Vigil mass at 4 PM at St. Joseph church will
honor, among others, deceased Lin-Wood alumni.
The Gala Banquet will take place at the Beacon on
Saturday evening, complete with a cocktail hour, dinner
and dancing. During the evening, a special Recognition
Program will celebrate three iconic graduating years: 2004
(10 yrs.), 1989, (25 yrs.) and 1964 (50 yrs.).
You won’t want to miss this reunion, as it will be like
no other. Expect to see more on the Alumni website,
www.linwoodalumni.com as time moves along.
The Alumni Association is justifiably
proud of this accomplishment,
earned through the efforts of Robert
Nelson,
Principal,
and
his
outstanding group of teachers and
staff.
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MEMBERSHIP
NEWS
The membership committee continues to
update the Lin-Wood Alumni
Association membership list. We have
no information for 500 of our alumni.
The information for next year’s reunion,
August 1-3, 2014, will be sent by next
May. Before then we need your help to
update and correct addresses to ensure as
many as possible receive the Reunion
Information Packet.
We hope you will share this Newsletter
with other alumni. If they have not
received a newsletter, encourage them to
contact us, sending their postal and email addresses via the web site,
www.linwoodalumni.com, or mail to PO
Box 82, Lincoln, NH 03251. Our goal is
to obtain every e-mail address as
possible, the current
E-mail addresses save the Association
about $325 per mailing for postage alone.
We don’t want you to miss any of our
planned events or those being scheduled
in conjunction with the Town of
Lincoln’s 250th celebration. Enter the
website www.linwoodalumni.com in
your “favorites”. Find updated
information about the 2014 reunion. Plan
to join the fun.
Thank you, Pauline and Sherry
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Lin-Wood High Annual Ice
Cream Social Sponsored by
Alumni Association
What the 2013 senior
class lacks in sheer
numbers it more than
made up for in
enthusiasm at the
annual Senior’s Ice
Cream Social, held May
17th at the school. The
timing of the party was
perfect, as it was held
just before the class
left on a class trip.
Principal Bob Nelson
introduced Norm Bossie,
President of the Alumni
Association, who led a
spirited group to the
event: Town selectman
Tammy Ham, her daughter
and Lin-Wood Alumni
Kayliegh Ham, and
Heather Holt, from the
Community Center, along
with Dave Bradley,
alumni Treasurer,
Deanna Huot, Director, and Pauline
Harrington, Advisory Committee
member and person most
instrumental in the ice cream
socials to date.
The brief talk included thoughts
by Norm relating to the
encouragement of young alumni
toward greater interest in their
Alumni Association and brief
comments by other members, as
well.
Once again, the ice cream for this
event was donated by Myles Moran,
proprietor, Coneheads Ice cream
and Utterly Delicious Ice Cream.
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Money
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Matters
Your Alumni Board needs your help. In order to print and
distribute annual newsletters, sponsor a web site, plan programs for
the reunion next year and provide membership services, you’re
asked to consider any level of support you can afford. Remember
there are no dues. The Association relies on your generosity. Send
a check in any amount to:
Lin-Wood Alumni Association, PO box 82, Lincoln, NH 03251
Dear Alumni Board:
Here is my check for $_______ to help make the Lin-Wood Alumni
Association a continued source of pride, and a voice for all.
Name:_________________________Yr. Grad_____
E – mail ___________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Make check payable to Lin-Wood Alumni Association, and mail, along with
this form, to:
Lincoln-Woodstock Alumni, PO Box 82, Lincoln, NH 03251
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Lin-Wood Alumni News
2010 – 2014 Board of Directors
Norm Bossie
Rita(Thibeault)Landry
Dave Bradley
Donna(Stewart) Thompson
Deanna Huot
President
V/P & Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
[email protected]
No e-mail address
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Advisory Committee:
Membership:
Pauline(Bossie)Harrington and Sherry(Boyd)Shinn, co-chairs
At Large Members: Paul Asselin, Robert Bossie, Joe Wiggett, Leonard Chaisson, Charles Harrington, Paul
Dallaire, Marilyn Bearden, Melanie Berreondo, Brittani Sousa, Lynn Tilden
Hall of Fame
By
Rita ( Thibeault) Landry
Who Knew???
Many have come down this path over the last
four years: a few posthumously, but none-the –
less honored by presentation of a Hall of Fame
plaque, and with their names inscribed on a metal
plate, in commemoration , and displayed in an
ornamental frame at Lin-Wood High School.
I didn’t!!!
Did You???
Perhaps now everyone will; or at least the
members of the Lin-Wood Alumni Association.
Since May30, 1988, Lincoln-Woodstock High
School students from 1933-1988, have been
nominated and inducted into the Lin-Wood
Athletic Hall of Fame. What an honor!
Remember when- in the excitement and fever of
the sport, athletes in school were happy and
proud of their accomplishments. Win or Lose!
They just loved to play the game, with some
excelling in team performance.
On June 3, 2011, my two younger brothers,
Richard Thibeault, Class of 1957, and Donald
Gary Thibeault, Class of 1964, were nominated
and inducted, along with many others, which is
how I learned of and attended this event.
Intrigued with the idea of walking hand in hand
with the mission of the Athletic Hall of Fame, as
well as boosting activities of the 2014 Alumni
Reunion, I’d like to encourage you to:
Consider submitting nominees for the
Hall of Fame: Check out the Hall of Fame
exhibit at Lin-Wood High during the
Reunion. Provide a name and address to
help us reach classmates, maybe thru
family, or friends in order to share
celebration plans for the 2014 Reunion.
Imagine then- the added feeling of dignity and
pride, when 50, 60, 70 years later, these athletes
are again recognized for doing what they loved to
do, and are inducted into their schools Athletic
The Association needs your interest and support.
Hall of Fame.
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Presidents Message Newsletter Renamed
The Alumni
Association has
been collaborating
with the Town of
Lincoln’s 250th
Anniversary
Committee,
planning the weeklong bash in honor
of the town’s
Norm Bossie, President of
the Alumni Association
founding. That
celebration will
coincide with the Alumni Association
Reunion, resulting in a wonderful
experience for all who attend.
The Town’s celebration begins July 26th,
with the Alumni Reunion taking center
stage at weeks end, August 1-3, 2014.
You are encouraged to read the
highlights of the planned Reunion in
this Newsletter and mark your calendar
for a week like no other in your ole home
town.
Linwood News, first published in May, 2011,
was intended as a temporary name for the
annual Newsletter. Alumni were
encouraged to submit names, and now the
Advisory Committee has selected Lin-Wood
Alumni News as the official name of the
Newsletter. Thank you to those alumni who
submitted entries.
Lin-Wood Tournament
Reunion
Golf
Tournament
Announced
The Alumni Committee is pleased to
announce a new event for the 2014
reunion- a golf outing. Teeing off at 9 AM
on Friday, August 1, 2014, the four person
scramble format will take place at the
Maplewood Golf Club, and will be preceded
Meanwhile, the Alumni Association has
by coffee and donuts starting at 8.
continued working with the school to
reach out to young alumni, has awarded Singles are welcome and we will pair you
up. Prizes will be awarded and we are
a third scholarship in as many years,
currently looking for an auto dealership to
and has continued to maintain a webplace a car at the par 3 12th for a hole in
site and publish annual newsletters.
one there.
Net proceeds from this event are
As we plan the reunion next year, we are
earmarked for the Roger D. Stewart
pleasantly aware of the increased
Alumni Fund.
interest in alumni affairs, and anticipate We are seeking a few non-golfer
that other energetic, enthusiastic and
volunteers to help with the event so if you
enlightened alumni will consider taking
are interested in helping, contact Paul
a role in the new Alumni Association. It
Dallaire (1962) at 603-224-3447 or
is a rewarding endeavor.
[email protected].
Norm Bossie
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Roger D. Stewart Alumni Fund Awarded
Presenting, for the Lincoln-Woodstock Alumni Association, L to R, Rita Landry, VP, and Donna Thompson,
Director, to recipient Erica Haase.
The Lincoln-Woodstock Alumni Association recently announced the awarding of the 2012
Roger D, Stewart Alumni Fund grant to Erica Haase. The above picture and story could be seen
in the Littleton Courier and reflected well on the Alumni association.
Erica is now in her third year at Plymouth State University in Plymouth and is
majoring in Business Marketing. Erica has demonstrated leadership skills in
her involvement with local programs and in her internships.
Recent past recipients of the Roger D. Stewart Alumni Fund were Gaylen Kelly in 2011 and
Tracy O’Connor in 2010.
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Town of WOODSTOCK to
commemorate 250 years with
four day celebration!
Area residents and visitors are invited to come out
and celebrate with the town of Woodstock as they
mark the town’s 250th Anniversary. A series of fun
community-wide events will take place from July
11-14, 2013. Event and ticket information is
available at the Woodstock Town Office or at
www.woodstock250.org. So mark your calendar
and plan to join your friends and neighbors as they
celebrate Woodstock.
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ROOM ALERT!
Please be aware that due to the
planned 250 year celebration by
the Town of Lincoln, and the
normal crush of tourists in the
area during the summer, rooms will
be in short supply.
Many of the motels and hotels in the area have a two
night minimum during the peak month of August.
IF YOU ARE EVEN THINKING OF GOING TO
THE REUNION (AND WE HOPE YOU ARE), AND
HAVE NO FAMILY TO STAY WITH, you should
consider making your reservation early.
The reunion dates are August 1-3, 2014
List of area places to stay:
Autumn Breeze Motor Lodge
603-745-8549
Meadowlark Motor Court
603-745-2451
Beacon Motel
603-745-8118/603-745-8511
Montaup Cabins
603-745-5615
Broken Branch KOA Campground.
603-745-8008
Mount Coolidge Motel
603-745-8052
Carriage Motel
603-745-2416
Mountain Club on Loon
603-745-2244
Comfort Inn & Suites-Loon
603-745-6700
Mt. Liberty Lodgings
603-745-3600
Country Bumpkins Campground/Cabin
603-745-8837
Nordic Inn Condominium Resort
603-745-2230
Cozy Cabins
603-745-8713
Parker’s Motel
603-745-8341
Deer Park Resort
603-745-9040
Pemi Cabins
603-745-8323
Discounted Condo Rentals at Nordic Inn
888-883-2305
Profile Motel & Cottages
603-745-2759
Econo Lodge & Suites
603-745-3661
Red Sleigh Inn B&B
603-745-8517
Franconia Notch Vacations
603-823-8507
Riverbank Motels and Cabins
603-745-3374
Franconia Notch Motel
603-745-2229/ 800-323-7829
Rivergreen Resort & Condominiums
603-745-2450
Indian Head Resort
603-745-8000
Rodeway Inn
603-745-2267
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook
603-745-9900
South Mountain Resort
603-745-9300
Jack O’Lantern Resort
603-745-8121
Village of Loon Mountain
603-745-3401
Kancamagus Lodge
603-745-3365
Waterest Campground
603-745-2586
Lodge at Lincoln Station
603-745-3441
White Mountain Motel & Cottages
603-745-8924
Loon Reservation Service
603-745-5666
Wilderness Inn B&B
603-745-3890
Lost River Valley Campgrd.
603-745-8321
Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery
603-745-3951
Maple Haven Camping & Cottages
603-745-3350
Woodward’s Resort
603-745-8141
Maple Lodge Cabins
603-745-6688