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HOLD THAT DATE!2006 CATHEDRAL REUNIONS60th Class of 1947This is a change from previous notice.Friday, October 5, 2007 from12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.The Monte Carlo RestaurantWest Springfield MAContact: Shirley Lemelin (413) 782-985450th Class of 1957Friday, Oct 12, 2007 - Golf atCrestview Country ClubSaturday, Oct 13, 2007 - ReunionDinner at Basketball Hall of FameSunday, Oct 14, 2007 - Mass at SacredHeart, Springfield with Brunch TBAContact: Mary Jane Cameron Sheehan(413) 788-89845th Class of 1962Saturday, September 29, 2007The Springfield MarriotContact: Mary Ellen McCarthy Fauth(508) 545-7171; maryefauth@aol.com40th Class of 1967Tentatively scheduled for OctoberPlans to be announced in MayContact: Terry Cosgriff (413) 782-5285;tcosgriff@cathedralhigh.org30th Class of 1977Springfield Country ClubTBAContact: Mike Norwood(860) 673-9693; mnorwood@corpit.com25th Class of 1982Saturday, November 24, 2007Springfield Country ClubMarty Caine 525-2451;mlcaine@charter.net;Pat Markey 746-5512;pmarkey@ogklaw.com20th Class of 1987TBA10th Class of 1997Committee has dynamic 10-year reunionplanned for November. The committeeis Vicky Bain on communications,Kate (Brennan) LaPorte on décor,Brian Drew on entertainment, Cara(McMahon) Harrigan as general counsel,Mike Edgett on media and director ofoperations is Sarah Bontempo.Contact: s_bontempo@yahoo.com forsuggestions or information5th Class of 2002TBANeed committee to formNominate an Honoree forCathedral’s Annual AwardsYou are the best source to let us know whose lives have been inspirational.All nominations are kept on file in the Advancement Office.Your nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria:• Excelled in professional life• Exemplified Catholic values in their life• Made a commitment to community service• Displayed good citizenship• Made an outstanding commitment to Cathedral High School(You may also nominate online www.cathedralhigh.org/alumni/nominate.htm)I Nominate_ _____________________________________________ Class Year:_________Address:__________________________________________________________________Phone:_____________________ Email:_____________________ Parish:_ _____________Employer:_______________________________ Title:______________________________My Name:_______________________________________________ Class Year:_________My Phone:_______________________________State why you think this person deserves to be honored:The Alumni Office is willing to aid any class reunion committee withorganization, mailings, and creating a web site. Please call Terry Cosgriff at(413) 782-5285 or e-mail alumni@cathedralhigh.org.Alum Notes continued…1988 Chrissy Russell Fazio and TonyFazio, Class of 1985 welcomed theirfourth child on March 5, 2007, a sonnamed Sean Thomas. He joins brothersBrodie 4, Gavin 18 months, and sisterDarby 3.1988 Ernest Hadley moved fromFlorida to upstate New York to accept theposition of director of music for St. Mary’sCathedral in the diocese of Ogdensburg.In addition to being director of music forthe Cathedral and the diocese, he is alsoworking in the Diocesan Worship Officeas executive assistant. Ernest has beeninvolved in music ministry in variousparishes in Massachusetts, Florida, Indiana,and New York for over 26 years.1989 Tricia Russo Knapik and herhusband Dan welcomed their first son,Thomas Joseph, on October 6, 2006. Theproud grandparents are Thomas JosephRusso, Class of 1957 and Anne MarieDonohue Russo, Class of 1961. AuntJoanna Russo Doyle is from the Class of1993. Tricia completed twelve years as ateacher with the Springfield Public SchoolSystem and now plans to be a stay-athomeMom!1990 Kimberly M. Gallo O’Connor andher husband Craig O’Connor welcomedthe birth of John Peter, born November11, 2006. The baby has a big sister, Alyssa-Rose, 3½ years old.1990 Juan Miguel Ordinas has goodmemories from his year at Cathedral High.He sends best wishes from Spain where heis a practicing attorney.1991 Traci L. Planzo Croteau resides inAgawam with her husband of eight years,Robert, and their three children Caleigh 7,Send nominations to Alumni Director Terry Cosgriff,Cathedral High School, 260 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA 01118Serena 3, and Andrew 7 months. Traci isthe co-owner of Green Valley Preschool &Daycare in Hampden, Mass.1991 Tara A. Reilly Rivest marriedJeffrey Rivest on September 30, 1996.They welcomed son Ryan Patrick onMarch 7, 2001 and son Brendan Reilly onSeptember 5, 2004. The family resides inLongmeadow, MA.1991 Robert B. Gallagher is workingin sales in Boston. He was married onAugust 26, 2006. His wife Lisa is a nursepractitioner and also works in Boston. Thecouple resides in Quincy.1991 Rebecca S. Minns Krambeer is anurse in the Trauma Emergency Room inLa Crosse, WI. She married Brad Krambeerin 1998 and they have two children.Konnor was born in October 2002 andKaitlyn arrived in August 2005.1992 Angela Eggleston Smithwas promoted in April to mortgageconsultant for the Longmeadow and EastLongmeadow branches of Peoples Bank.She has been employed there for nineyears starting as a teller and working upto assistant branch manager and mostrecently senior loan associate.Cathedral High School • Alumni News • page 10