ALUMNI BANQUET
August 9, 2008

The Oakland Alumni Association held their annual banquet August 9th ,2008, with 230 alumni and guests present. The Oakland Alumni Association was established in 1920 and includes alumni from Oakland High School, Williams High School and Messalonskee High School.

Dana Wrigley, President, served as Master of Ceremonies, and welcomed the Alumni and guests.

The class of 1958 had 18 in attendance to celebrate their 50th reunion. The “Response” from the Class of ’58 was given by Anna Higgins Barnes.

Mr. Arthur Clark, a former teacher and football coach at Williams High School, was recognized by Linda Grady. She spoke about his teaching and coaching career at Williams High School and his many accomplishments of hiking and biking across country several times. She also mentioned his talent as an accomplished wood carver.

The Eagle Award, which is presented each year to someone who has performed outstanding service to their community. The award this year was presented to Lucille Wooley Smith, Class 1958 of Mesa, Arizona. She received this award for her many years of helping the elderly with medical support. Lucille read a poem that she had written for the class reunion.

Paul Fisher, class of 1959 won the “Barbara Marston” door prize of $100.

The officers for 2009 are Dana Wrigley, President, Selma Pulcifur, Vice Pres., Alan Charles, Treasurer, and Fran King, Secretary.

The 2009 banquet will be held August 8th at the Elks Club in Waterville, Me.

For more information about the Alumni Assoc. please call Dana Wrigley at 207-465-3830.