The Jay High School Class of 1950 held a reunion recently. Seated from left are Gerard Pomerleau, Bertha Pomerleau, Barbara McDonald, Nancy Crosby, Mary Lou Rheaume Legere, Robert Rich and Richard McKenna. Second row: Normand Ouellette, Anne Ouellette, Barbara Ouellette, Therese Chicoine McKenna, Elaine Henry, Priscillien Henry, Laurette Poulin, Armance Turmel Rich and Anita Blais Marchetti.

Back: Maurice Ouellette, Olive Dubord, Rene Labbe, Adrian Legere, Aline Fournier, Maurice Duguay, Douglas McDonald and Clarendon “Bing” Crosby.

Jay High School class holds 58-year reunion

JAY – Jay High School Class of 1950 held its 58-year reunion on Aug. 15 at LaFleur’s Restaurant. Following the social hour, a short class meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Anita Marchetti. Maurice Ouellette, MC, read the names of the 11 classmates who have died and a moment of silence was held.

After luncheon, the class ode was sung, accompanied by Adrian Legere on the guitar. Entertainment was provided by Bing and Nancy Crosby, who played guitars and sang. Legere played a number he composed himself on the guitar and harmonica simultaneously. His wife, Mary-Lou, sang and Nancy Crosby accompanied them on bass guitar. A tap dancing performance was given by Priscillien and Elaine Henry, who danced in costume.

The door prize of a basket of goodies, donated by Therese McKenna, was won by Armance Turmel Rich. An autumn wreath with scarecrow was donated by Anita Marchetti and won by Barbara McDonald. Two CDs of their music were donated by Bing and Nancy Crosby and won by Bertha Pomerleau and Mary-Lou Legere. Adrian Legere donated nine mounted photographs of animals and of his artwork and these were won by classmates.