The Milton High Class of 1972

Michael McDonnell Receives First MHS 1972 Community Award

The Milton High School Class of 1972 is proud to present its first MHS Class of '72 Community Award to Michael McDonnell of the MHS Class of 2023!

Michael demonstrated an ability to facilitate respect and understanding of different perspectives in achieving common goals benefitting one or more individuals, groups or the community at large. Presenting the award at the Milton High School Awards Night on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 were

Valerie Salvoni and Dale Carberry. A number of classmates also attended the event to cheer them on.

Congratulations Michael, we're sure you'll do well in your future endeavors!

Above: MHS Class of '72 Community Award recipient Michael McDonnell, center, takes a selfie with some of his Milton High Class of 2023 classmates.

(Photo courtesy of Tom Gorman, Patriot-Ledger)

The MHS Class of ‘72 Community Award is granted to a graduating senior who has shown through their deeds and demeanor

to be an individual whose character exemplifies the value of positive civil discourse, civic engagement, and concern for the general welfare of others.

The Award recognizes the recipient’s capacity to work amicably and collaboratively with others and engender trust and respect in

contributing to positive results in situations as varied as aid to a single person, informal or self-initiated projects, or through more

traditionally recognized groups or programs associated with the school, the community or other civic or charitable activities.

The recipient has exhibited through the substance of their actions to be a person who always strives to bring people together and make their relevant world, large or small, a better place.

It is hoped that this Award will encourage the recipient to reflect on the promise that others see in them, so that

they will continue to be a positive influence in whatever community they choose to call theirs.

The recipient may use the honorarium for any expenses related to the advancement of their chosen path upon graduation, such as:

tuition for further academic studies; advancement of trade skills or related accreditations or certifications; defraying of

expenses incurred in preparation for military service or engaging in a charitable endeavor.

THANKS to everyone who donated to the MHS Class of '72 Community Award, if you wish to donate to continue this

worthwhile and continuing endeavor, you may help by sending a tax-deductible contribution to the

MHS Class of ‘72 Scholarship Fund, ℅ Treasurer's Office, Milton Town Hall, 525 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.

Let’s continue to be the “class” of ’72!

MHS 1972 Sure Knows How to Party - Reunion 50!

Hail! Hail! The Gang's All Here!

Back Row: Kenneth O’Neill, Jack Fidler, Robert Connelly, Michael Feldman, Robert Lobban, Lawrence Spunt, Michael Elliott, Robert McAuliffe, Edward Livingstone, Richard (Rick) Boyd, Stephen Hefler, Stephen Hamilton, Steven Baranowski.

Fourth Row: Ruth Pinkus, Michael Wluka, Robert Klehm, Maureen Blake Brennan, Joseph Fahey, Rebecca Goodman Rosenthal, Marcia Howes Lorentzen, Susan Cercone, Margaret Hansbury Donovan, Christopher Sands, Peter Keenan, Nancy Taylor Mearn, John Tobin.

Third Row: David Ogar, Stephen Berger, Jeffrey Wayne, Christopher Geden, Marianne Holland, Arlene Vernon, Joseph Gibbons, Judy McGrath McNulty, John (Matty) McClellan.

Seated: Donna Weiner Cowan, Deborah Zona Mason, Ellen Bayard Ward, Joanne Rudinsky Campanella, Diane Ogden Sheehan, Jane Horan Johnson, Carol Angeloni Beebe.

Front Row: Peter Short, Merrill Davidson, Erick Pilsmaker, Gary Bornstein, Valerie Salvoni, Robert Panora, Daniel McGrath.

Postscript from Class Vice President Joe Gibbons….

On Saturday evening, October 15, 2022, I had the privilege of speaking to all of you who were able to attend our Class of ‘72 50th Reunion Gala. In my haste, I now realize that I neglected to give everyone their due. So, I’d like to make amends here and offer a final word (or two).

In introducing the members of the Reunion Organizing Committee, I failed to mention Christopher Sands and Brian Devin. In our early meetings, Chris helped steer our discussion to be mindful of our classmates health. With his clear and unambiguous input, we crafted a respectful message in order to achieve that goal. Brian’s leadership and experience helped shape numerous discussions and decisions. His time, contributions and wisdom played an important part in reaching our objective…a fun, memorable weekend.

Here is the full list of your classmates who worked diligently to bring our reunion to fruition. Donna Weiner Cowan, Stephen Hamilton, Valerie Salvoni, Dale Carberry, Merrill Davidson, Brian Devin, Mary Ellen Garrity-Sullivan, Christopher Sands, Robert Connelly, Peter Keenan, Robert McAuliffe, Denise Decelle, Catherine Garvin Fillman, Ruth Pinkus, David Conkling and myself, Joe Gibbons. We thank you for all of your suggestions and support…especially for our Class of 1972 Scholarship Initiative.

Thanks, too, to Marianne Holland, Valerie Salvoni, Robert McAuliffe, and Stephen Hamilton for sharing their treasure trove of memorabilia. I know for certain that it was greatly appreciated. Also we would like to thank Donnie Lopez from Lopez the Florist for his lovely flowers, DJ Bruce Sheehan and Barbara Garofano for her wonderful photography.

Thanks for coming to any or all of the Reunion events. Without your presence, support and sharing, our reunion wouldn’t have been quite as much fun and memorable. Please post or share in whatever your photos. In time, they will become a part of our class storyline.

Until we meet again, Please Be Safe, Be Well and keep up with your classmates. They were and remain significant in each of our lives!

If you find your name here, or if you know the whereabouts of any missing MHS 1972 Classmates, contact us below or email us at miltonhigh72@gmail.com

Lillian Amaru Robertson

John Arthur

James Baker

George Bergin

Paul Brennan

Elizabeth Broderick

Joel Brody

Dorothy Brown Hughes

Kathleen Carrega

Gerald Cavanaugh

Robert Coner

Mary Cook Barbone

Kathleen Coughlin McCown

Thomas Coutts

Therese Crowley

Robert Cummings

Barbara Donahue

Charlotte M. Donahue

Catherine Donovan O’Connor

Gerard Donovan

James Donovan

Elizabeth Dowling

Regis Downes

Robert Driscoll

Cindy Ernest Stewart

Jo Ann Farrow

Edward Fidrocki

Kathleen Flaherty

Leslie Frank

Anne Marie Glynn

Barbara Goldstein Perlmutter

Carol Good

Paul Goodwin

Martin Grealish

Maura Hamilton

Eugene Handel

Theresa Hardesty

Jeanne Harrington Garrant

Linda Hickey Catts

Roberta Hill

Maryellen Holt

Philip Hunt

Nancy Johnson

Martin Joyce

Kathleen Kelly

Carla Kreuger

Joyce Landau Bennett

John Lenane

Margaret Leonard

Victor Levine

Richard Lipson

Mary Linda MacInnis Banik

Frances MacNeil

Peter Manak

Paul Mason

Robert Mattioli

Cynthia McBurnie

Patrick McCarthy

Teresa McCarty

William McCue

Tara McInerney Faverty

John Meek

Jacqueline Migell

Michael Moran

Richard Nugent

Catherine O’Malley

Weston Paglia

James Parker

Edward Parr

Rachel Peltz

Diane Perlman

Barbara Poleski

Brian Pretti

James Quinn

Kathleen Reichert

Stephen Richman

Diane M. Rioux

Michael Rogers

Wayne Sacchetti

Scott Shabel

Victoria Shea

Michael Shuster

Robert Shute

Robert Smith

Judith Sorgi

Joanne Stern Zane

Daniel Sullivan

Jean Sullivan

Mary Sullivan

Mark Tatelman

Donis Tatro Lewis

Elaine Taylor

Donna Thompson Lutz

Joan Thompson

Linda Thompson

Carol Thorp

Gordon Wallace

Richard Wessel

John Winn

I FOUND ONE!

Any changes in address, email, phone #, etc.?

Michael McDonnell Receives First MHS 1972 Community Award

MHS 1972 Sure Knows How to Party - Reunion 50!

Hail! Hail! The Gang's All Here!

Postscript from Class Vice President Joe Gibbons….

MHS 1972 Reunion 50 Weekend - What a Blast!

Class Members

In Memoriam

Help Out Classmate Jean Connolly Ahearn and her husband Bill

Help Out Classmate Jean Connolly Ahearn and her husband Bill

If you find your name here, or if you know the whereabouts of any missing MHS 1972 Classmates, contact us below or email us at miltonhigh72@gmail.com

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If you have any information changes from the last reunion (new email, new address, new phone number), or if you know the whereabouts of any missing classmates, please let us know below

The Milton High Class of 1972