Carolyn M. (Lavigne) Fournier 1942 - 2009

Carolyn M. (Lavigne) Fournier died on February 1 at her home in Winchendon. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and bowling. Carolyn leaves nine children, fifteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

A complete obituary is available at http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituarries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2247226&fh_id=10707

On the Radio 1958

The following songs were popular on the radio in 1958, including the spring of our Sophomore year at Gardner High School. They are not listed in any particular order. How many of these songs do you remember? Is there one that evokes a memory of a special time, place, or person for you?

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

At the Hop - Danny and the Juniors
Good Golly Miss Molly - Little Richard

It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty

Sweet ittle Sixteen - Chuck Berry

Yakety Yak - The Coasters

Donna/La Bamba - Ritchie Valens

Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners

Rumble - Link Wray

Lonely Teardrops - Jackie Wilson

It's All in the Game - Tommy Edwards

Twilight Time - The Platters

Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis

The Stroll - Diamonds

Short Shorts - Royal Teens

Tequila - the Champs

If there is another song from 1958 that you would add to the list, please send a message to ghsclassof1960@gmail.com or add a comment to this post.

On The Radio 1957

The following songs were popular hits on the radio in 1957, including the spring of our Freshman year at Gardner High School. They are not listed in any particular order. How many of these do you remember? Which ones did you buy as a single 45? Where did you buy your records?

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis

That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly
Bye Bye Love - Everly Brothers

Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

School Day - Chuck Berry
Tammy - Debbie Reynolds

Rock And Roll Music - Chuck Berry

Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
Honeycomb - Jimmy Rodgers
You Send Me - Sam Cooke

Lucille - Little Richard

Rocking Pneumonia & the Boogie Woogie Flu - Huey "Piano" Smith & the Clowns
Love Letters in the Sand - Pat Boone

Chances Are - Johnny Mathis
Diana - Paul Anka
Old Cape Cod - Patti Page
Marianne - Hilltoppers
A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation - Marty Robbins

If there is another song from 1957 that you would add to the list, please send a message to ghsclassof1960@gmail.com or add a comment to this post.

On The Radio 1956

The following songs were popular hits on the radio in 1956, including the fall of our Freshman year at Gardner High School. They are not listed in any particular order. How many of these do you remember?

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Long Tall Sally - Little Richard

Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins / Elvis Presley

Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley

Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent & the Bluecaps
Roll Over Beethoven - Chuck Berry

In The Still Of The Night - Five Satins

Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino

Please, Please, Please - James Brown & the Famous Flames

I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two
Devil or Angel - The Clovers
Great Pretender - The Platters
Tuti Frutti - Little Richard
Memories Are Made of This - Dean Martin
True Love - Big Crosby and Grace Kelly
Stading on the Corner - Four Lads

If there is another song from 1956 that you would add to the list, please send a message to

ghsclassof1960@gmail.com or add a comment to this post.

To hear the Clovers sing their version of Devil or Angel, click on the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9OafdQmJHc

News from Donna Blake

Here's a recent note from GHS Classmate Donna Blake.

"Retired from being a Respiratory Practitioner due to health in the 90's. Have been managing a Storage Facility since then. Still working and hope the good Lord will show me the way to retirement. Have a Daughter Dena, son John and son Jeff. Now have 6 grandchildren. Eldest going into the Marines soon. Visited Rachel Reilly in Florida last winter. Mike and Rachel were extraordinary hosts. Saw Barb and Kenny, plus my dear friend Janice (Dick). Hope to visit Gardner and my sister Vicky in 2010. Also want to see my other relatives and Mary another of my very dear friends. And after all that, come to the reunion.

Love to all, Donna Blake Beise

We'd enjoy posting a greeting from you on our weblog, too. Please send a photo and message via e-mail to ghsclassof1960@gmail.com .

Happy New Year

The 1960 Argus Little Oscar awards for the Happiest Seniors was awarded to Robert Menne and Joyce Leamy. We present them here to wish you a Happy New Year.

Your own happy face will be welcome at our 50th Class Reunion. Please make a resolution to visit our blog often and leave a comment and connect with other classmates.

Blair Lariviere

Blair J. Lariviere, 66, died on Thursday December 18 in St. Vincent hospital, Worcester, MA. A resident of Templeton, Blair was an art teacher in Gardner for 34 years, retiring in 2002. He completed undergraduate studies at Clark University and received a Masters degree in Art from Assumption College. You can read his full obituary at www.boucherfuneral.com
For a complete list of deceased GHS Class of 1960 classmates, click on the following link: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzep7fvn/memoriam.htm