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For 2020 Our class awarded two $1,000 scholarships

This year, due to the Coronavirus, LEHS was not able to have an actual Awards Ceremony.  We are happy to report  because of some very generous classmates we were able to present two $1,000 scholarships.  This year we limited the candidates to grandchildren of our classmates as long as they met the requirements.  We had two candidates apply and were happy to present each of them with our LEHS Class of ’65 Scholarship.

Our scholarship recipients are:

1). Tyler Drinan (Grandson of Linda Wurdeman Curcuru) ranks in the top 30 percent of his class, was an Honor Roll student for all four years & plans to attend Franklin Pierce University where he will major in Sports Management.  Tyler loves playing and following sports; played soccer for the first two years @ LEHS and football for his final two years as the starting kicker; played four years of basketball and was on the team who won the Massachusetts Division 1 boys state basketball tournament for the first time since 1938.  Tyler has been a reliable Aide to the Vice-principals, volunteered at Lavender Day Soccer Camps along with working three years at Market Basket.  Tyler also has completed the two-year Cisco Academy program to become a certified IT professional.

2). Ryan Bursey (Grandson of Pat Johnson Morley) also ranks in the top 30 percent of his class & plans to attend Plymouth State University where he will major in Nursing.  He was a member of the LEHS Football team and the All-Lynn lacrosse team.  Ryan has worked part-time at Zumiez and Vinwood Catering.

Tyler and Ryan have both worked very hard during their years at LEHS; we are sorry their graduation plans and all their classmates’ plans, etc. were so impacted by the Pandemic.  We wish them both much success & happiness in college and in life.   

Thank you to those of you who generously donated this year to make it possible for our class to give a second scholarship.


Tyler Drinan (Grandson of Linda Wurdeman Curcuru)
Ryan Bursey (Grandson of Pat Johnson Morley)

OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST LEHS JUNIOR ROTC

Once again, we are putting this well deserved group’s request out here.  Please see the attached letter below submitted by one of our classmates and take this opportunity to consider making a personal donation to this worthy cause.  No donation is too small.  These “kids” work really hard to compete and more often than not win their drill competitions.  If you’ve ever seen them perform, they are amazing.  ROTC was very instrumental in making our tour of LEHS in conjunction with our 50th reunion a success under the direction of Sargeant Major Oswald.  SgtMaj Oswald is a very dedicated leader and LEHS is very fortunate to have him.  Many of the kids come from some very tough/poor homes and ROTC teaches them responsibility and respect, their grades improve and most go on to pursue a higher education after high school.  Any donation would be appreciated. 

Thank you for your consideration.

Lynn English High School ATTN:

MCJROTC (Sargeant Major Oswald)

50 Goodridge Street

Lynn, MA 01902

Mr Tagney Obituary

Alvan Tagney, History Teacher, Basket Ball Coach, then Principal of Lynn English High passed away on December 18th, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida

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Veterans Day 2019

Veterans Day, celebrated each year on Nov. 11, is a chance to honor those who’ve served our country. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, when we remember those who’ve died in service, Veterans Day is all about acknowledging and thanking our military members, both past and present, for their courage and sacrifices. In addition to Bar B Qing with friends, Here are 12 ways you can make this holiday more meaningful.

Attend a Veterans Day Parade  

One way to show support to veterans is by showing up at your local community Veterans Day parade.

Visit Memorials and Museums  

Throughout the nation there are many memorials and museums commemorating the sacrifices, courage and history of our military men and women.

Send Care Packages

Show deployed troops your support by sending them care packages abroad.

Reach Out to Veterans In Your Family and Community

While thanking a vet is great, listening to them share their stories is even better.

Volunteer or Donate to Military Support Organizations

Volunteering for or donating to organizations that help veterans, active duty military and their families

Teach Your Grandchildren About the Military

Honoring the men and women who’ve served our country begins by teaching our kids about the military, including the history of our armed forces

Place Flags on Veterans’ Graves

Cemeteries may be spooky for some people, but for others, they’re an important reminder of the people we’ve lost

Read a Book About Military History

Learning about the past is an important way to understand the future.

Watch a Historical War Film

Movies can be entertaining and educational, making them a great way to learn about the history of our nation.

Have a Moment of Silence

For a century, it’s been tradition to take a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War I in 1918. 

Pay the Tab for a Vet

You don’t have to wait for Veterans Day to do something meaningful for vets. Whenever you’re out to eat, pay attention to the customers around you. Is there a veteran in the same line or seated at a table nearby? Use the opportunity to pick up their tab. You can even do so anonymously.

Make Your Porch Light Green

For just a few dollars you can do something this Veterans Day to show your support to vets and all it takes is changing a bulb. By swapping out your regular porch light with a green lightbulb, you’re participating in a nationwide movement known as Greenlight a Vet, which lets veterans in your area know you acknowledge and honor their service and sacrifices.

The girls are out to lunch again

LEHS 65  Ladies at Gannon Golf Club, Wednesday, Sept 11th.It was a beautiful late Summer day at Gannon.  Candy Veinot came all the way from Virginia to join us.   Our next gathering is planned for Oct 10th.

Maiden names:  Left to right : Sharon Holmes, Josephine Capano, Jean MacLeod, Pat Johnson, Mary Jo Kelley, Elaine Laterza, Helen Heffernan, Janet Durgan, Claudia Haines, Mary Morrison, Eleanor Shellgrin, Candy Veinot, Christine Sampson and Linda Wurdeman.

A class Mate dreamed, and she made that dream come true.

“Believe in your dreams. Follow them. Reach for them. Make them happen.”

Our class has an author among us, Lina Paciulli Rehal.

 She dreamed about writing fiction, and she made that dream come true.

There was a front page article in The Item!  To see the entire article click on the picture below.

Lynn author Lina Rehal to read new book at Swampscott Library