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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

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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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Scholarship Offered to BArT Graduates

ADAMS, Mass. — Graduates of Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (BArT) who have completed their first year of college are invited to apply for the Julia Bowen Bridge to College Scholarship.
 
The scholarship fund was established in 2017 to honor Julia Bowen, BArT's founding executive director. Through her service to the school, Bowen demonstrated her commitment to supporting all students' successful path to and through college. In this spirit, the scholarship was created by and is managed by the BArT Foundation to provide financial assistance to select BArT alumni through their college career.
 
A scholarship of up to $1,250 will be awarded to a BArT alumnus or alumna who has successfully completed year 1 of college. Assuming successful completion of the school year, the award will be continued through years 2, 3, and 4 and, if need be, 5. The award does NOT need to be used for tuition.
 
Applications may be accessed at https://bit.ly/Bowen2024. The application process includes a narrative about the applicant, how the successful applicant plans to use the Bowen Scholarship to increase the likelihood of college success, and how the applicant has or will support the BArT alumni network or college office.
 
The application deadline is Friday, May 17, 2024.
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