Missing Mates – 2000 – 2009
We have evidence of the statement “we live in a mobile society” in the form of a stack of over fifty invitations. They were the ones that came back “undeliverable,” “attempted, not known” (ANK), or “unable to forward” (UTF). Unfortunately, we are therefore adding the following people to the “missing mates” list. If you are on it or know someone who is, please help us with a current address! (I have a couple that I know, so this isn’t the complete list!)
Class of 2000
Molly Szkotak
Pia Watters
Class of 2001
Class of 2002
Jessie Marcoulier Ward
Stephanie Conway
Kelly Marote
Class of 2003
Beth Gemme
Class of 2004
Kara Trzasko
Shauna Post
Ian Dipietro
Rick Barus
Dylan Blasenak
Class of 2005
Amy Dipietro
Jenna Hathway
Class of 2006
Class of 2007
Class of 2008
Brittany Castagna
Class of 2009
J.A.Ward
Elyse Pommenville
Missing Mates – 2010 – 2019
We have evidence of the statement “we live in a mobile society” in the form of a stack of over fifty invitations. They were the ones that came back “undeliverable,” “attempted, not known” (ANK), or “unable to forward” (UTF). Unfortunately, we are therefore adding the following people to the “missing mates” list. If you are on it or know someone who is, please help us with a current address! (I have a couple that I know, so this isn’t the complete list!)
Class of 2010
Caleb Robitaille
Catherine Donovan Crochiere
Korey Whitaker
Class of 2011
Emily L. Brisson
Regan Teixeira
Class of 2012
Cain M. Larkham
Kyleigh A. Lund
Sara G. Pandolfino
Aaron Whitaker
Class of 2013
Sam Balakanus
Rachel Birdsall
Katie Blanchard
Sarah Carpenter
Andrew Goszkowicz
Jessie Paulson
Jacob Robitaille
Joshua Robitaille
Luke Stiles
Class of 2014
Marcel LaBrecque
Class of 2015
John Armitage
Keith Gibson
Class of 2016
John Barrett
Johnathan Giusti
Lauren Venne
Gavin Crochiere
Class of 2017
Class of 2018
Class of 2019
Benjamin Belanger
Stephanie Guisti
Rebecca Herman
Last Call!
We’re making final edits to our mailing list. Newsletter invitations will be mailed very soon. You’d be surprised how many are returned by the post office every year. Not only is this expensive for us, but it means you get “disconnected” from the Association.
I have a stack of returned envelopes that were sent to people I see on our Facebook Page regularly. Time limitations make it impossible to contact everyone individually. I will try to update our missing persons list soon, but in the meantime, please make sure we have your current mailing address. It only takes a minute and a few mouse clicks
Please include your year of graduation. The USPS is very fussy about addresses so make sure you get it right! Do not post your address on Facebook.
As a reminder, just about anyone can attend the reunion. Association membership is only required to vote during the annual business meeting. Anyone who lived in Chester while attending school is eligible for membership, regardless of where you congraduated.
Counting Down…
As we make our way towards Reunion 2024, we’ve been getting some questions. To answer one, printed invitations are usually mailed in May. Save the date (Saturday, June 29, 2024), but be patient!
Make sure we have your current address. It’s been great to have some folks submit their information. You can do it right on the website! Please include your year of graduation, even if you aren’t sure or didn’t! You get to decide what class you’d like to be included in! Gateway Grads are more than welcome!
We are also going to have some leadership opportunities this year–you’ll have an opportunity to keep memories alive! More to come about everything!
Class of ’74–Where are you?
This is the 50th Anniversary of your graduation! Your ‘mate Ed Chaffee is trying to get everyone’s address so you all get invited to this year’s reunion on June 29, 2024. You can find Ed on Facebook, or you can update your information right on this website.
We don’t have addresses for:
- Sandra Burchetta
- Chris Pederson
- Thomas Potruski
- Janet Warren
- Richard Webb
- Judith Young
Any help you can offer finding these people would be great! Please don’t post any contact information publicly. Message, email, or use the link above!
We do have addresses for:
- Richard Aiken Jr.
- Laurie Young Booth
- Richard Boyer
- Deborah Caputo Broga
- Edmond Chaffee
- Lorna Mersereau Basford
- Karen Medieros
- Mary Rocke Buben
- Richard Stone
And remember:
- Russell Cohill, d 1973
- Charles Diemer, d 2020
- Kenneth Hawk, d 2022
- Veronica Jones d 2021
- Cheryl Hawk Meskevich, d 2020
Our rosters are not always complete–our apologies for anyone we missed! We sure hope to see you in June!
Tino Cardarelli — a legend in our time…
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the recent passing of Tino Cardarelli, ’52. Tino was a loyal supporter of the Chester High School Alumni Association and has served on the Executive Board since most can remember. But he was so much more than that. In the truest sense, he was a friend to all. When he was Cemetery Commissioner, he would jokingly complain that none of the people he took care of thanked him, and he occasionally feared that some would haunt him if he didn’t do the job right.
There was not much danger of that–Tino did a lot of the right things and he did them right. At the 2023 CHSAA Membership Meeting, many extolled his virtue and voted unanimously to recognize his many contributions.
Tino’s Obituary is available here. There is also an opportunity there to “share a memory” or you are welcome to do so by commenting here or on the Chester High School Facebook Page.
Drop a Card in the Mail!
In general, we do not post information regarding the health of alumni–privacy concerns, plus we want to keep the site upbeat and positive! However, I am making an exception because Fay Piergiovanni ’50 is a big friend and supporter of our group, particularly by helping us find and keep track of alumni.
According to some information on FaceBook, Fay is currently a patient at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. I have no details beyond that but wanted to share it in the hopes that we can have a bit of a card shower for her. According to the Encompass Health Website, visiting hours are 12 – 8 pm, and their mailing address is:
Fay Piergiovanni
Encompass Health
222 State Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
Please drop a card in the mail and keep Fay in your thoughts and prayers!
Class of 1960
Chester Alumni and Friends Come Home
Chester – As Chester High Alumni and friends gathered in the town, a picture of history, nostalgia, and community/school spirit developed. The annual reunion and meeting always draw many people associated with the former Chester High School, including Chester Residents who attended or graduated from Gateway after Chester High School closed in 1968. This year’s meeting was held on June 24 at the restored Chester Train Station with arrangements by the Chester Foundation.
Special recognition was given to Sybil Miezejewski from the class of 1948, who was present for the 75th anniversary of her graduation. Mierzejewski brought her daughter and many memories, along with a photo of her class the year they graduated.
Linda Boomsma Casper and Donna Willadson Harris received applause for tying as having traveled furthest to attend from North Carolina.
The Kent Alexander Scholarship was awarded to Idona Dulude, a sophomore at Southern New Hampshire University majoring in accounting. Dulude previously received a scholarship when she was a senior at Gateway Regional. A scholarship from the Permanent Fund was awarded to Edward Harding, a Senior at Gateway Regional. Harding will attend the University of Evansville, Indiana, majoring in Archeology.
Association President Walter Boomsma noted that these reunions are “drifting in the direction of becoming as much a town event as a school reunion.” Noting that the Chester Foundation handled most of the meeting arrangements and food under the direction of Melissa McAuliffe. Boomsma also pointed out that the Historical Society supports the occasion by offering special hours for alums to visit during reunion weekend. “I think this is proof that small-town America is alive and well, at least here in Chester,” he said. “We’d welcome the participation of town organizations and businesses.
The Association reelected Walter Boomsma as President for his eighteenth year. Also returned to the office was Secretary/Treasurer Robert Goewey. Kate Blanchard was elected Vice President.
The Association’s Board of Directors includes Janice Leone Brown, Jack Young, Jackie DeMoss Conklin, Brenda Budreau, Judy Olson, Bruce Cooper, and Edith Whitaker. Scholarship Custodians are Diane DeMoss, Linda Casper, and Annette LaMountain.
During the annual business meeting, a motion was made and passed unanimously, directing the association to create a special award for Tino Cardarelli to recognize his many years of service to the association and the community.
The Association has already started planning for the next annual meeting, scheduled for June 29, 20223. Those associated with or in some way connected with Chester or Chester High School are encouraged to be certain the Association has current mailing information by contacting Robert Goewey, Association Secretary/Treasurer, 1 Aldrich Avenue, Huntington, MA 01050. The Association also maintains an informational website at https://chesterhigh.wordpress.com and a Facebook page.
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Chester High School Alumni and Friends 
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