VIDEO: St. Mary's School Celebrates 50 Years

The following release was submitted by St. Mary School:

The event was 50 years in the making and not even a record breaking October Nor’easter could keep 300 alumni and friends away.

The 50^th Anniversary Gala took place at Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson.  Guests braved severe storm conditions to attend the Gala and celebrate St. Mary School’s wonderful history. Alumnus Brian Beaton ‘89 served as Master of Ceremonies, awards were presented to special members of the St. Mary School community and a 25-year-old time capsule was opened by alumni who helped to bury it in 1986. Alumni and friends of the school danced to a fabulous 18-piece orchestra and celebrated the school with joy and gratitude.

“St. Mary School opened the alumni/advancement office five years ago with a mission to build and maintain alumni relationships. The alumni have responded and today we have reconnected with over 1,000 of our 1,500 alumni. The fact that the 50^th Anniversary Gala sold out weeks in advance continues to tell the story of how St. Mary School alumni feel about their elementary school. The alumni value St. Mary School; they say they are appreciative for the major role the school has played in their formative years,” said Advancement Director Sira Naras.

The Anniversary Gala was followed the next morning by a beautiful and moving Alumni Mass. Fifty alumni ranging from the class of 1970 to the class of 2011 volunteered to serve as ministers of that mass.

For more information contact the St. Mary School Alumni Office. 508-842-1601