Belfast Area High School

Belfast Area High School Class of 1980 - 30^th and the Class of 1975 - 35th Reunion

Seven Class, Multi-Year Reunion (1975, '76, '77, '78, '79, '80 and '81) Plans and Activities

The seven alumni class reunion will be held over the weekend of Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8, 2010. 

Friday, August 6, 2010

The Lions Club will be hosting a New England Lobster and Clam Feed for us at the Belfast Area High School in the late afternoon, 4:30 pm.  Chicken and Steak will be offered as an alternative for those people who do not care for seafood.  Prices per plate: Lobster/Clam $25., Steak $20., Chicken $15.

Art Gallery Stroll - Twelve of the 19 Art Galleries stay open on Friday nights from 5 pm to 8 pm and is free.  Wine, cheese and appetizers will be offered by the galleries, along with various street performers who will be entertaining the crowd. 

Belfast Historical Society and "Museum in the Streets" - There are informational signs posted all over downtown that explain historical events, buildings and locations.   Plus, the Belfast Historical Society has graciously agreed to stay open later that evening so that our returning alumni can learn about our town heritage and browse their extensive collection.  So, as you are strolling around beautiful Belfast, ME, please take the time to read the signs and visit the friendly, knowledgeable folks at the historical society building. 

(A map of sign placements around town will be provided.)

Pub Crawl - From 8 pm until… - There are many pubs and bars that folks can mingle, visit together and get caught up on each others lives. (Rollie's, Three Tides, Darby's, etc.)

(A map showing the names and locations of the pubs around town will be provided.)

Waterfall Arts presents "Wait Until Dark - Movie on the Wall" series at the Governor Anderson School - Starting at 8 pm a local band will play music until it gets dark enough to show the films (start time aprox. 8:45 pm).  The movies to be shown are all by Maine film makers.  Approximate viewing time should be about one hour or a little longer.  Also, Elaine Bielenberg - President of the Board - has offered to open the doors of our previous elementary school for a tour, so the BAHS Alumni group can walk those familiar halls of our youth once again.  This activity will be outdoors and free to all.  Please bring blankets or lawn chairs for comfortable viewing.  Please check out their website: www.waterfallarts.org   or contact them by e-mail: info@waterfallarts.org  or call direct: (207) 338 - 2222. 

Saturday, August 7, 2010   

Pot Luck Lunch and Activities at the Belfast City Park.  From 11 am - 4 pm lunch will be set up at the Pavilion, which will be contributed to by all attendees. Activities will be on-going throughout the day, which would include Seven Class Team Competitions in Obstacle/Relay Race,  horseshoes,  and three-man basketball.   (The Tennis Courts and Swimming Pool will be available for those folks who are interested.  Please bring your own tennis rackets, basketballs, and horseshoes.)

(A sign-up sheet for what people are interested in contributing, such as a main dish, side dish, appetizers, snacks, desserts, drinks, paper plates, napkins, cups, plastic silverware etc. is posted on the home page.  Note:  Pippa Jollie has graciously agreed to co-ordinate the "Pot Luck Lunch".  Thank you, Pippa!)

An Organized Tour of the High School: (6 - 6:30 pm) -A knowledgeable guide, Bruce Mailloux - School District Superintendent, will show and explain all the changes to the building in the last 30 years.

Montage DVD Shown: (6:40 - 7 pm) - A 20 minute Montage DVD which contains images of the Seven Classes, plus historical events and music from our childhood will be shown during the seating of the audience.  Heidi O'Donnell, Art Teacher at BAHS will be on hand with copies of the DVD for any alumni who wish to take one home as a keepsake for a donation of $5. to benefit the BAHS Photography Class. 

Honoring of Teachers, Award Winners and Military:  7 - 7:30 pm -  1. The teachers who have joined us will be presented with a carnation (donated by Holmes Greenhouse) and a book containing all the "Letters of Appreciation" written by their former students, plus a copy of the Montage DVD.  2. The two BAHS alumni awards (Alumnus of the Year and Alumni Service Award) will be bestowed upon the winning recipients.  3. Then, the Military Veterans will be acknowledged and honored with a speech, color guard from the Belfast American Legion Post 43  and "Taps" played by Ron Clark ('79).

Variety Show at the High School:  7:30 - 8:30 pm - This will be a song and dance down memory lane organized by Frank Wareham and starring talent from all seven alumni classes, plus will feature a few of our favorite teachers.

Trio Dance Band (Unplugged):  8:30 - 10:30 pm - The Trio, "ODLAW" plus other musicians and singers will be playing  music from our era for a few hours to allow alumni time to mingle, dance and relax with old friends - plus visit with our teachers who have joined us for the evening. 

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Alumni Breakfast: at Dudley's Diner (formerly Darres's) and Darby's restaurant. 8 am - 10 am. 

Activities Available:  10 am - 12 noon - I have tried to make this a fun weekend, filled with activities that would appeal to a wide variety of interests and activity levels.

Offer One:
Cruise around Belfast Bay for two hours - 10 am - 12N. The boat accommodates 45 passengers and is $15. per person.
Please check out their website: www.belfastbaycruises.com

Offer Two:
Sail around Belfast Bay on a Friendship Sloop - 10:30 am - 12n. The boat accommodates 6 passengers and is $20. per person. (Note: Only one slot left available.)
Please check out their website: www.friendshipsloopamity.com

Offer Three:
Kayak around Penobscot Bay with a registered Maine guide. There are eight to twelve spots available for $35. per person.
Please check out their website: www.touringkayaks.com

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The weekend of events for the reunion should be finished around 1 pm to 2 pm on Sunday afternoon. That leaves plenty of time for people to turn in rental vehicles, get to airports and make their flights home.

So, please everyone mark in your calendars and save the dates from Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8, 2010 for this event. Please plan your vacation and finances accordingly to accommodate this trip down memory lane with friends from your long lost youth on the beautiful coast of Maine. 

A Few Things to Mention

Note:  All contact and information updates will be done via e-mail addresses.  With the technology today, it is the preferred method of communication because it is fast and inexpensive.  The Belfast Area High School Alumni Association can be contacted via two e-mail addresses:  belfastlions@tidewater.net or blueandgold@tidewater.net .

Updates and on-line registration for the reunion will be done at:  The newly created BAHS Alumni Association Website - www.belfastareahighschoolalumniassociationme.org.

Letters Written to Teachers:  We are inviting all the teachers that were in SAD #34 - district wide during the years we were in school: 1968 - 1981, to join us at our reunion.  I am asking all returning alumni to think about your favorite teachers and then, sit down and write a letter of appreciation, and let these wonderful, dedicated educators know that they had a positive impact on your young life.  "Thank you" is so simple, but too often left unsaid.  After completing your letters, e-mail them to blueandgold@tidewater.net so that I can insert them into individual books for each teacher.  Please consider participating in this letter writing project. 

Thank you everyone for your feedback. Your thoughts, interest, participation and willingness to volunteer to shoulder the burden of this 30th and 35th reunion event, is very much appreciated.

All My Best
Letti Harvey

Belfast Area High School Alumni Association Administrator

Seven Class Reunion Organizer

If you will be attending our 30+35 Year Reunion please complete the following Registration form.