New London High School Class of 1973 50th Reunion

Missed the 50th reunion? You can purchase the favor that classmates got that night : a strap that goes behind your head to hold your glasses or sunglasses in place. $5 each, includes shipping. Please comment below if you need to contact us. We are not set up for Facebook Messenger.

We are looking for the owner of a white women’s sweater that was left at the reunion at Langley’s on Friday night. If it is yours, let us know. Also , a classmate lost a silver pendant Friday night. If anyone found it, please let us know.

For any classmates in New London for the reunion, our own Andre Danford “ Andre and Friends “will be preforming in downtown New London tomorrow night. 6-9 pm and 9 pm fireworks show.

Live music, food trucks, corn hole, axe throwing and fireworks!
6pm 9 pm Thursdays, Aug 3

For those of you coming to the New London High School Class of 1973 50th Reunion and for those of you deciding if you will come, here is a list, not complete obviously, of things to do in southeastern Connecticut on the days around the
Wednesday, August 2: Waterford Beach Concert 6 pm “Sugar” https://www.waterfordct.org/calendar.aspx?eid=1090
Thursday, August 3: Esker Point (Groton), Sound Waves Concert (free) 8 p.m. Soul Factory

August 3, 5, 6 The Addams Family at the East Lyme Regional Theater. 7:30 p.m. on August 3 & 5 and 2 p.m. on August 6. It is located at the former Niantic Cinema's site. Fun fact: The Executive Director of the theater group is our classmate Vivian Farnan's daughter, Erin. Website: nianticbayplayhouse.ludus.com

August 5 all of the following: Ocean Beach Park -Dancing Dream-Abba Tribute Band 8 p.m.
John Kelly Road Race 8 a.m.
Foxwoods Casino Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 8 p.m. and Jay Leno 8 p.m.
Stonington Village Fair 11 a.m.
More with multiple days:
Boat Tours on the Water Taxi between New London and Groton:
August 5:”Water, Wampum and Merchants” and " Submarines, Battlefields & Betrayers."
August 6-"Blowholes, Blubber, and Breaches: Whaling Tales from the Thames". The tours are on the Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi. Tickets can also be bought to just ride the Water Taxi between New London at City Pier and Fort Trumbull and Groton Thames St. Website: thamesriverheritagepark.org

Cross Sound Ferry Cruises depart at 2 pm. daily. All of August tours alternate daily between the Classic Lighthouse Tour and the Lights and Sites Tour. Website: longislandferry.com

Connecticut State Parks: Free entry with a Connecticut registered vehicle.

East Lyme Regional Theater Guild Inc

June 1st is here… that means that it’s one month from July 1st, the deadline date to pay for our 50th reunion. If you have made hotel arrangements, booked a plane, boat or train, told local friends and relatives that you will be in Connecticut….have you paid to attend to the reunion yet? To help the committee manage the reunion costs and other aspects related to the reunion, please make your payments as soon as you can. It promises to be a special night, when we all can say, “ We can’t be that old.” Check out the flyer, if you haven’t already.

Hello '73 classmates, The list below is shrinking has been edited as of May 30. Thank you to all who helped us get info on classmates on this list.
We're hoping to reach out to many alumni on FB as an invitation to the reunion. We know that not everyone is on FB so we are asking that you share the info with as many friends as you can. We are also using emails, phone calls & sending flyers to as many home addresses as possible to anyone who may not follow this site. The list is still huge. Your help spreading the word is much appreciated. Who knows if this may be our last? Here is the list:
Francine Bailey
Robert Branch
John Cable
Linda Cardillo
Rosemary Ceaser
Nancy Chesler
Maria Cruz
John Danielson
Russell Dimarco
Judi Garvin
Connie Gent
Paula Gonzalez
Bart Gottesdiener
Edward Graham
Stephanie Green
Jill Grossman
Robert Hobbs
John Hopkins
Brenda Huffer
Barbara Jackson
Dona Jackson
Mahalia Jackson
Winfred Jackson
Victoria Latino
Stephen Lazerow
Victoria Lefevre
Virginia Loftus
Karen Long
Jesse Mason
Michael Mauro
Sheldon McNickle
Leah Miller
Karen Miner
Janice Mroczkowski
Nancy Murphy
Nathan Nasser
John Pettigrew
Joseph Prescott
James Quinn
Jacqueline Riddle
Dixie Rogers
Cheryl Rolfe Duane
Patrick Rooney
Sandra Ross
Keith Sands
John Scarpa
Elizabeth Scott
Kevin Kiely
Nicholas Laphen
Carol Silva
James Smith
Linda Smith
Carl Speaks
Willam Spicer
Paulette Sybblis
Susan Thompson
Peter Vasiliou
Lynn Williams
Samantha Wilson
Wendy Williams
Wendy Wilson

Thank you! Cathy Lupien

Congratulations Sheila from your NLHS classmates

The latest flyer, with the payment due date date of July 1, 2023 listed on the bottom. Please share this new one. We want to make sure that as many classmates know about this 50th reunion.

Plans are going well for the 50th reunion. We have a great committee and are very excited. A reminder: the deadline to purchase tickets is July 1st. Please spread the word!
Cathy

The latest information on the reunion. Per Tommy McKissick of the reunion committee payment must be made by July 1st. Langley’s has a great reputation and it promises to be an evening to remember!

I hope to see some of you on November 9, 2022, 7PM at Langley's for our reunion planning ( and maybe a glass of wine!)
Cathy

Hi everyone, it's Cathy. I haven't posted in months. We had set Wednesday, November 9, 7PM to meet at Langley's Restaurant/bar for our 1st 50th reunion meeting. November is almost here! I had confirmed with management that we can look at the banquet room, but I'll contact him again in a few weeks. Very excited. Bring ideas!!
Cathy Lupien

Hi Class of '73. "Check's in the mail"!!! to Langley's that is. So we can officially mark our calendars for August 4, 2023, 6PM Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club, Waterford.
To classmates who want to be involved in the committee we can meet at Langley's bar/restaurant Wednesday, November 9, 7PM to start planning. Many of us either struggle navigating Facebook (myself included) or are not on FB at all. PLEASE reach out to all.
To answer someone's question about attire, I assume whatever, probably casual? I hope this is a good start to a GREAT time. Committee members: bring suggestions. Kathleen Harrington and I already have someone in mind for treasurer (Joe Filippetti but he doesn't know yet ha ha). He is so laid-back I'm SURE if someone else has an interest he would say go for it!
We'll keep everyone posted.
Cathy

Hi classmates,
I finally received the application from Langley's Restaurant at Great Neck Country Club for Friday evening, August 4, 2023. I want to be sure that all who are going to be involved in the reunion planning are good with my decision. We've seen some negative comments and many positive comments. I had no idea such a stringent schedule was being devised. I am happy to chair this reunion, but if so, I wan to secure the place and date now. As I already posted, Langley's far beat Ocean Beach in price, much to my surprise. Since I have not signed anything I can step back and you can work together as a group or someone can take the lead. There are a lot of people interested so I'm sure it will work out. But if I chair, I want to secure the venue and date with a nonrefundable deposit. Thoughts? I already have positive feedback from a few of you. If I am going to sign the agreement I want to sign by this Thursday. Then I will be in my home in Maine for a week with limited Wi-FI. I look forward to your response and hopefully working together.
Cathy Lupien

Yay. Kudos to Kathleen Harrington for spending a few hours working on this site.
I have compared pricing at Ocean Beach Park vs Langley's Restaurant, apples to apples and I was shocked that Langley's won by a far stretch. I chose "cocktail reception" vs buffet for a few reasons: cheaper, encourages mingling, and everyone I spoke with so far liked that plan better. $46-$47. Menu is butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, pasta station (not a pasta bar), veggie crudite, fruit.
Everyone I spoke with so far wanted August or September 2023. It must be a friday evening. For a Saturday evening we would have to guarantee 100 attendees. No September dates left and a few August dates so I choose Friday, August 4, 2023. We are on Langley's calendar but I am waiting for the papers to sign. I see not everyone is happy with me trying to secure a date. I am OK with another date. I need to know and I won't sign the agreement. Whoever meets with Brian Langley to secure a different agreed-on date will have to use their own money for a down payment and pay her/himself back when we get funds.
Kathleen and I are meeting at Citizen's bank next week to add me to the account. I can add a 2nd person when we have a treasurer. Phyllis?
How about a meeting Wednesday November 9, 7PM at Langley's in the restaurant?
Cathy Lupien

Trying tis out to see if it sends, then I will continue!

This a test as an administrator. Kathy H. and I are working on this. Sit tight.

New London High School Class of 1973 50th Reunion updated their business hours.