ALUMNI BANQUET
AUGUST 14, 2004

The 2004 annual alumni banquet was held at the Messalonskee High School on Sat. August 14. A meal of turkey and all the fixings was prepared and served to the 206 attendees by Helen Bridges "59" and her crew.

The Invocation was given by Loraine Jones "53" followed by Dwight Taylor"29" leading the group in the flag salute. President Dana Wrigley "59" then welcomed everyone with a special welcome to "Coach" Arthur Clark and his wife Eleanor. The response was given by Larry Murphy from the class of "54",who were celebrating their 50 year reunion.

Grace Labonte " 51", Selma Pulcifur "46", and Hobart Pierce "47" presented the Eagle Award posthumously to Adelbert "Deke" Decker "49" for his many years of service to the community, especially at Lakewood nursing home and the local Baptist church. Deke's wife Crystal and his daughter Debbie Mayberry were at the banquet to accept the award.

The business meeting was lead by Pres. Dana Wrigley. The secretary's report from Leatrice Grevois "59" was read by Dana Wrigley and the treasurer's report was given by Dan Grady "52". Alan Charles "55" ran the election of officers with Dana Wrigley elected to president , Alice Wrigley "56" vice president, Fran King "43" secretary, and Blaine Ellis "55" treasurer for 2005.

It was voted to donate $500 to the project of repairing the Veterans Memorial in front of Memorial Hall. Dan Grady will be our representative on the committee.

Linda Grady "54" presented the Barbara Marston door prize to Fred Smith, husband of Lucille Smith"58".

Dana Wrigley introduced Leatrice Grevois, Dan Grady, Fran King, Blaine Ellis, Alice Wrigley, Madeline Boudreau " 54", Hobie Pierce, Grace Labonte, Beverly Wrigley "57" , Larry Murphy, Alan Charles, and Betty Pellerin " 54" who had all assisted in planning and organizing this years banquet and the group gave them a round of applause for their efforts.

The next annual banquet will be held at John Martin's Manor, College Ave. Waterville, Me. on August 13th. 2005.

After a blessing by Loraine Jones everyone moved from the Performing Arts Center to the cafeteria for the banquet. Helen Bridges and her 'crew' who worked on the meal were introduced and Blaine Ellis read a roll call of classes.