Deering High School - Class of 1956 - Portland Maine

	Deering High School Class of 1956
	June 2007 Newsletter
Go Rams !!!	Be Loyal to the Purple, Be Loyal to the White	Go Rams !!!

...Quote...
"Success is getting what you want.
Happiness is wanting what you get."

"51" Years Since Graduation, Folks!
If you were unable to join the 108 Classmates and 78 Guests who converged upon the Holiday Inn West in Portland Maine July 7-8-9, 2006. Do not despair, or feel left out... Stay tuned to hopefully assist with your making plans to attend an upcoming event...

On The Horizon...
Summer 2008 "70th Birthday Celebration" - Portland Maine
Winter 2008 "Fun in the Sun Florida Gathering" - Sarasota Florida

Classmate - Alumni Committee Member - Bob Conlogue Departed Our Presence April 23rd, 2007
Visit DHS Class of 1956 "Memories" webpage to view obituary. Visit Classmate's Comments webpage for more information.
Should you have access to obituaries for previously deceased classmates please mail to address at bottom of newsletter.

12 of 270 Classmates Still Remain MISSING!
Please call (207) 797-3234 to communicate information about missing classmates. Alumni Committee member John Learson is on the hunt!

New! - DHS Class of 1956 Memorial Fund and Support Committee

Refer to attachment to this newsletter, or visit the "Memorial Fund" webpage, to learn about the new Memorial Fund and Support Committee created to acknowledge and support classmates, surviving spouses, or life partners who are seriously ill or have passed away. Contributions to the Memorial Fun are voluntary and may be anonymous if desired. It is the intention of this program to acknowledge every classmate, spouse, or life partner. Please assist with your support.. Memorial Fund Donation Form is enclosed with this newsletter, and available on the DHS Class of 1956 website DHS1956.org.

Notice! - DHS Class of 1956 50th Reunion Memories Book
Memory books were mailed a few weeks ago. It is reported a few classmates did not receive their books. These situations are being resolved as quickly as identified. In any event you ordered a Memory Book and have not received your copy, contact Alumni Committee Chairlady Lorraine "Rainy" Richards at (207) 797-3234. Information needed is your name, date your order was placed, how you paid (cash-check-credit card), and any other input you feel might be helpful to trace your order.

Have You Updated Information Illustrated within the DHS Class of 1956 Classmate Roster?
Please update your personal information to keep the DHS Class of 1956 Classmate Roster current. Is your email address correct, have you updated the number of years you have been married, or number of grandchildren? Use the enclosed form to mail information to the Alumni Committee, or go on-line to send information via the Classmate Update Form. Classmate roster, photo gallery, and comments on-line webpages, where you and your classmates can access personal information, are password protected. E-mail addresses contained within password protected webpages are transparent to spam spiders. If you do not have access to the Internet, and would like a printed copy of an up to date classmate roster mailed to you, contact Chairlady "Rainy" at (207) 797-3234

Classmates Who Enjoy the DHS1956.org Website, and/or Receive Communications via USPS Snail Mail
Your $5.00 Annual Dues Contribution - Payable for 2007 - will be greatly appreciated. Your support is respectfully requested. Dues pay bills to communicate with classmates and maintain the DHS Class of 1956 Website. (Webmaster's and Alumni Committee Member's time is contributed). A Dues/Donation Form is enclosed with this newsletter of can be printed on-line at the DHS Class of 1956 website. Your comments, thoughts, information, questions, or whatever may be mailed to the following address. Should a classmate have information about another classmate that is desired and appropriate to be published within a newsletter, or on the Internet website, Please mail to:

DHS Class of 1956 Alumni Association
120 Summit Park Avenue
Portland Maine 04103
(207) 797-3234

To communicate directly with a Classmate or Alumni Committee Member
E-mail addresses and telephone numbers are illustrated within Classmate Roster webpages - Call (207) 797-3234 to receive a printed copy of current classmate roster, or go on-line. User ID and Password required. If you have misplaced, send a memo to info@dhs1956.com.

Communicate with Alumni Committee Chairlady Lorraine "Rainy Burke" Richards to express your offer and desire.

Don't Forget - Attempt to Enjoy Every Moment, and have some Fun Every Day !!!

Newsletter drafted by your Chairlady "Rainy Burke" Richards and Webmaster, "M. Skip Doyle"