The following is a copy of
an article in LA
SENTINELLE of 1982 concerning the last reunion. One
hundred and twenty-five participated.
LA
SENTINELLE, mercredi
le 21 juillet 1982
Another
first for Holy Family!
Almost
13 months ago, 5 women formerly associated with Holy Family School in Chibougamau, and presently residing in Val d’Or,
gathered to form a Reunion Committee. The results of their endeavours were
experienced by all who participated on July 2, 3 and 4th here
in Chibougamau.
The
original committee was comprised of Lyne Gauthier-Deschênes (President),
Suzanne Foucault (Vice-President), Ginette Foucault-Couture (Secretary), Mary
Korczynski-Morin (Treasurer), and Helen Filion (Advisor). These members are
quick to point out that Georgette Grandmaison, former secretary, was their right
arm here in Chibougamau, and that cooperation of very many was required for
this successful event. Lyne Gauthier-Deschênes was unable to attend as she was
awaiting the birth
of her first child. We’re happy to announce she had a lovely son on Juiy.5th
in Val d’Or.
All
former students and staff members, dating from 1960, were invited to attend. One
hundred and twenty-five participated.
The
week-end schedule was as follows: Friday evening, July 2, was registration with
a wine & cheese party at the school,
followed by a get-together at the Curling Club. Saturday afternoon was for late
registrations; Saturday evening was a delicious buffet at Mont Chalco, followed
by a Disco at the Curling Club until the wee hours. Sunday was an 11:45 Mass at
St. Marcel followed by a champagne brunch at Mont Chalco.
There
were 4 guests of honour: Mr. & Mrs. E. Michaud, and Mr. & Mrs. S. Bubar.
‘Diane Fleuriste” generously furnished the lovely corsages for the occasion.
“Daddy” Bubar was unable to attend and he was very missed.
Participants
were from far and near. Those who travelled the greatest distances to attend
were : Vera Kennedy, former teacher, now residing in Vancouver; Danielle Dalton,
former student, now a resident of Edmonton; Marie Kluke, former student, from
Arizona; Andrea Jackman, former teacher, now living in Vermont; Basil Hurley,
former principal, and Joanne Hurley, former teacher,
presently residing in Sackville,
The
Chibougamau Catholic School Board generously contributed to the starting
coffers and Mr. H. Lortie, present principal, permitted the use of Holy Family
School.
The
gigantic welcome banner was made by Waldi Korczynski, a former student.
CFS
Chibougamau provided a huge tent, set up by participating volunteers, at Mont
Chalco.
The
Saturday p.m. Disco was organized by Terry Bubar, another former student.
Mr.
J.P. Lanctot, mayor, accompanied by his wife, expressed warm words of welcome
and congratulations to all participants during the Saturday evening Disco at the
Curling Club.
Father
P.E. Bilodeau had warm words of welcome to all the participants at the
beginning of his Mass.
The
wine & cheese party, delicious buffet, and scrumptious brunch were catered
by Mr. Belleau, of Montemurro. His service cannot be exaggerated, nor ca n h
is efficiency, co-operation, and promptness.
Mr.
& Mrs. G. Lalancette of the Chibougamau Curling Club and Mr. & Mrs. G.
Vachon of Mont Chalco were well organized hosts of their establishments and
provided excellent services.
The
organizers will be compiling a booklet of all names, addresses, and phone
numbers and mailing them to everyone before this summer is over.
It
was, in spite of the cold weather, a warm and happy reunion, and everyone felt
that this first reunion was a great success. As a matter of fact, rumour has it
that a new committee may be formed shortly to begin organizing another gathering
five years from now!