image description — Members of the Adams High class of 1956: front, from left, Richard Aveyard, Fred Martin, Doris Burnett Alibozek, Bernadine Lacy Phillips and Robert Bourdon; back row, Dorene Bush Sadlow, Joan Maznicki, Alice Reeves Liebenow, Norman Gajda, Shirley Bator Papas, Frances Bulsa, Eugene Marcil, Edward Marko, Marie Hayer Ziemlak Dubis, Charlie Leitch, Richard Sokolove and Starr Baker. Missing: Elaine Boichot Durant.

Adams Memorial High Class of 1956 Celebrates 65th Reunion

03:11PM / Thursday, October 07, 2021Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Memorial High School class of 1956 celebrated its 65th class reunion on Sept. 18 at Boston Sea Foods Restaurant.

Thirty class members and their spounses attended with prizes awarded to those traveling the farthest and the first to respond.

Starr Baker gave a special tribute to class adviser Rolland "Duke" Duval, who was unable to attend because of failing health. Duval taught English and French at the former Adams High and was later superintendent of schools for the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District. He attended the 60th reunion.

Eugene Marcil delivered grace and recited the names of deceased class members.

The reunion planning committee included Marie Dubis, Joan Maznicki, Shirley Papas and Baker, who served as master of ceremony.

A great time was had by all, sharing many memories.

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Adams High Class of 1956 Holds 70th Reunion

05:41PM / Monday, September 14, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Memorial High School's class of 1956 held its 70th reunion recently at Boston Sea Foods Restaurant in North Adams.

The theme of their yearbook was "Moments to Remember" and the 10 members of the class had many memories to share.

The former Adams High graduated 124 students in 1956. The class has regularly met for reunions, including its 60th in 2016. This year's picture and information was provided by Marie Dubis.

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