Assumption School to Hold 35-Year Reunion

Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1976 30-year reunion committee president Tony Procaccini is spearheading another reunion this Fall. Procaccini was one of a large group of classmates who attended Assumption School in Fairfield.

Our Lady of the Assumption School Class of 1972 will hold its 35-year reunion on Saturday evening, October 27, 2007 at Cinzano's Restaurant, 1920 Black Rock Turnpike.

According to Tony Procaccini, a class member and chief organizer of the group’s four previous reunions and the 2007 event, "Our turnout rates have been in the 40-45 % range, and we hope that this year's edition will equal or even outdo those figures."

The class recently started its own Website, which is undoubtedly unique for a grammar school class. However, Procaccini says that "having our own class Web is really not that surprising, since the group’s members have stayed in touch continually since our first reunion in 1982. I see this as a natural follow-up to our activities over the years. The class also lends support to its members and their families in time of need, thus our connection is more than just one of friendship."

A small committee has been working hard at making the event successful in many ways. In a new touch, invitations were extended to former teachers Pat Brennan and Joe Odoardi, the school's current principal, Ms. Gerrie Desio, as well as the school's Alumni Association president Greg Matera. Advanced technology is helping, too: the Website serves as a focal point for classmates to RSVP, add their profiles, and post photos past and present, too.

Classmates (attendees and non-attendees) and all others are asked to help the class by buying raffle tickets, which can be done by following instructions on the class Website (given below). Prizes include seven books by alumnus and award-winning author/journalist Lenore Skomal, a one-time columnist for the Connecticut Post.

For more information, visit www.olas1972.myevent.com or call Tony Procaccini at 718-545-3089.

Please sign the AWHS Class of 1976 Guest Book.

Visit the AWHS Class of 1976 Gift Shop.