Welcome to the latest edition of the class blog! 2026 is here already! And you know what that means....
....scroll on through this blog and find out important information regarding the upcoming class reunion. Wow - 50 years!
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In memory of
Margo Della Torre
Sadly our classmate Margo passed away on February 5, 2026. She is fondly remembered by classmates and friends near and far. Our condolences to her sister Debbie and the rest of the Della Torre family. Margo will be missed.
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Winter Wonderland!
Lynn Savino's Japanese Maple 12/14/25... The way the snow graces the branches is lovely.
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Lynn Wandelmaier shares these photos
"Friends for Life"
Lynn, Donner Tevis, Sharon Wallace
Donner, Sharon and Lynn
Lynn, Donner and Sharon
Lynn, Donner and Sharon
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Robin Dexter, Karen Beley and Irene Bader got together to celebrate Karen's birthday in February at La Colina Mexican Cantina Restaurant in Cranford. Irene says, " I have known Karen since we were 5. I met Robin the first day of HS (she just moved to Mahwah), she was in my German Class."
This is just so wonderful that they have been friends for so long! ♥
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In March a group of classmates got together at the Mahwah Bar & Grill to celebrate birthdays for the first quarter of the year. Joining in the celebration were Jean Branna, Jim Goodwine, Paul Lange, Patty Menz, Lynn Savino, John Baker, Joe Fagan, John & Kathy Dolan, Jeff & Anna Reisel, Todd Cochran and Donna Gera Marozin.
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Meet Walt Michaels' beautiful granddaughter, Sydney!
Walt says, "Sydney says Hello to the Class of 1976"
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And take a look at these cuties! Proud grandfather Steve Lamoreaux has shared this ~
Steve says, "I now have a granddaughter and a grandson from my oldest daughter: Ages 2 1/2 years and 3 months, respectively."
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More Grandkids!
Ron Kort shares this picture of him and his sweet little grandsons!
"Brayden 6, Jackson 8, Colin 3, and Owen 1. My wife Kim is the one taking the picture."
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More sweet little cuties
Lynn Wandelmaier shares these pictures of her granddaughter at 4 years old and her grandson at 9 months old.
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Charlie Duffy sends this update and photos!
Janice and Charlie
Their sons
"My wife Janice and I are still working as veterinarians at our hospital Norwalk Veterinary Hospital and still enjoy our careers. I also work as a veterinarian at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and The Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem New York, so staying very busy. Our 3 sons are in the animal care business as well. Our oldest son is a canine physical therapist and he works at our hospital. Our middle son is working for Zoetis as a veterinary drug salesman. Our youngest son is also following our career and is in veterinary school No grandchildren just 5 dogs 6 chickens and a peacock. Best to the class of '76 looking forward to October."
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Blasts from the past!
Check out some photos from the (2006) 30-year reunion festivities - I hope this gets you in the mood for our upcoming celebration.
(Note: pictures are not in any particular order and are from the BBQ at the Dolan's home, M B & G and the reunion evening at Doubletree Hotel. And apologies if I got any names wrong or couldn't see who was at some of the tables. I had them saved on a cd from back in the day. 😀)
Karen Beley and Debbie Demeduk
Paul Lange and Lynn Savino
Lots of folks!
Walt, Jeff V., Jim B., Joe F., Larry R., Jeff R., Todd C., Kevin M., Linda S., Lynn S., Jim G.,
John B., Sue M., Steve S., John D., Paul L.
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Angel Tyrell, Robin Dexter, Debbie Demeduk, Karen Beley
Bob Remo, Sue Hock, Todd Cochran
Shelby Tison, Steve Schaedler
Gene Furlipa and Angel Tyrell - Mr. & Mrs.!
TJ Wilks and Debbie Demeduk - eventually becoming Mr. & Mrs.!
Jeanne Bosehans and Sue Hock
Linda Swickle and Angel Tyrell
Walt Michaels, Steve Schaedler, Tom Collishaw
Joe Fagan, (Walt Michaels and Lynn Savino in background)
Todd Cochran, Jeff Van Demark, Walt Michaels
John and Kathy Dolan
Todd Cochran, Jim Bush, Jim Goodwine, Kevin Mariani
Jim Bush and Jeff Van Demark
John Baker and Matt McDonald
Larry Rizzo, John Dolan, Kevin Mariani, Jeff Reisel
Steve Lamoreaux, Glenn Kaplan, Randy Swickle
Joe Fagan, Lynn Savino, Jeff Van Demark
(When you guys serenaded Lynn singing "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"
like in "Top Gun")
Dawn Wilson, Angel Tyrell, Bob Remo
John Baker
Lynn Savino and Vicki Crocco
Walt Michaels and Jeff Van Demark
Jeff Van Demark, Linda Swickle, Kevin Mariani, me (Sue), Kathy Dolan, John Dolan, Jim Bush and a couple of people who I can't really see.
Tom Collishaw, Mike Grattini and Jeff Van Demark
(I hope I got that right!)
Mike Grattini and Charlie Duffy
Jim Goodwine and Todd Cochran
TJ Wilks and Jeff Reisel
Walt Michaels and Linda Swickle
Lynn Savino and Linda Swickle
Gene Furlipa and (Mr.) Dennis O'Connor
Hard to see everyone but I think - Tom Collishaw, Larry Rizzo, Debbi Karpowich...
sorry, I know I missed folks as it was hard to tell who else is there
Jim and Jan Callahan (Nochta) and Larry Rizzo
Walt Michaels
Jeff Reisel, Patty Menz?, Matt McDonald, John Reda, John Baker and ???
Jim Schattschneider, Kathy Chopek, John Dolan
Tom Collishaw and Jeff Van Demark
Sue O'Brien and Lee Ann Linfante
Kevin Mariani, Joe Fagan, Bob Remo (in background Susie Bernhart and Steve Schaedler)
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More news from Walt ~
"We are welcoming my soon-to-be son-in-law Theo this May in Sorrento, Italy"
Pictured are:
Theo Frelinghuysen, Walt's daughter Victoria, Walt's wife Carmela and Walt
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UPCOMING 50-Year REUNION NEWS!!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
BooYah at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
180 Route 17 S. Mahwah
4-9 pm
Buffet dinner, $65 per person
Cash bar
Make checks payable to MHS Class of ‘76 and mail to:
MHS Class of '76
C/O JB
32 Long Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1144
Due August 31, 2026
We will be reserving a block of rooms at the Doubletree for
Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th nights.
At this time the following events are planned:
Friday afternoon Luncheon hosted by John and Kathy Dolan,
47 Tam O’Shanter Drive Mahwah, NJ from 1-5 pm
Friday evening home Football game
Possibility of Saturday morning Geocaching Event
There will be more information to come so be sure to watch your email and the class FB page for updates.email and the class FB page.
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On Facebook in January there were memes of snowmen from different places; so I was inspired & created a couple for NJ for fun. This is one of them.
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News from Tamara Graham
"Since retiring in 2024, my husband and I have joined RVICS (Roaming Volunteers in Christ’s Service.) Through this organization we have enjoyed traveling all over the United States, in our 5th wheel camper staying at camps, schools or conference centers, volunteering for a month at a time. Doing all sorts of projects from painting, repair and remodeling to building sheds, beds, etc. We meet wonderful people and see the beauty of this country as we travel from state to state. Another wonderful part is we can visit our 5 grown children and families as we travel around the country. We are truly enjoying our retirement lifestyle. It is always nice to return home to the beautiful black hills and regroup before planning our next adventure. While at home we spend lots of time doing different activities with our grandchildren."
Due to some formatting issues please note the captions for the photos:
1. The Northern Lights from our driveway
2. Jim & I with our son & his wife
3. Jim & I with my husband's siblings and spouses
4. Jim & I
5.The Redwood Forests of California
6. Our 4 grandchildren
7. A rainbow over our home
8. A beautiful South Dakota sunset
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Congratulations to Val Brown on her 'Next Act'~
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Throughout my
career as a CEO and global brand strategist, I’ve built my work around
three pillars: strategy, innovation, and integrity. Those values shaped
everything I led and created — and today, they
guide this next chapter as I apply that same disciplined, creative, and
principled approach to real estate.
I now work with
buyers and renters, sellers, investors, and developers, helping them
make smart, confident decisions in a fast-moving market. With global
perspective and a strong cultural IQ, I take a
thoughtful, human approach to every client relationship. Whether
someone is leaving a beloved space, stepping into a new chapter, or
making a meaningful investment, I guide them through every dimension of
the process — financial, practical, and emotional.
And as someone
who deeply loves this magnificent city, I’m committed to helping people
find their place in it, one home at a time. If you — or someone you know
— are buying, selling, or renting, I’d be
delighted to help.
Valerie Brown
Licensed as Valerie Brown
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
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valerie.brown@corcoran.com
Donner Tevis is sharing some photos~
Dwight Tevis 1974 Donner Tevis 1976 Mark Tevis 1978 "All still long and lean. Some things never change. Life is good."
Mexico 2026 -
Donner says, "I always wanted to ride a bull. Why not at 68?"
Donner caught a 22lb Amberjack this February in Mexico.*****
Congratulations to Joe Fagan's son Shane!
Joe proudly says," Shane has his final exams last week after 4 years of sea time and school. He had his final interview with Brass on March 4th in DC. We are proud of our Fast Attack Sub Nuclear Engineer!" 
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A note from Mark Hansen Class of 1977 that he would like to share:
Mark Hansen ’77 is beginning his sixth year as a tour guide at the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark on Mount McGregor NY, just north of Saratoga Springs. The site is
where Grant lived at the end of his life, finishing his best-selling memoirs in a race against death from throat cancer. The cottage is perfectly preserved to 1885 and is visited each year by thousands of people from across
the country. In addition, Mark has done presentations on Grant’s life and legacy at local libraries and community groups in the Albany NY area. ***** Please keep an eye out for emails that I send to the class. Please add mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com to your contacts so it doesn't go into your spam inbox. I receive notification if an address bounces back BUT not if mail doesn't get to your regular inbox. Prior to the reunion there will be correspondence and I don't want anyone to miss out on it. I post in the FB class group to also say that I have sent out an email. *****
***A reminder - we have a private class group on Facebook, please vis **********
**A little update from me (Sue): My personal email has changed from sulane@tcc.on.ca to a new one as our internet provider is decommissioning email addresses. Some of you connect with me using the @tcc so please note that my new email is suemontgomerylane@gmail.com for personal use.
Facebook Groups~ As always, thanks for your contributions and for reading this. And excuse any strange formatting as this Blogger set-up seems to have a mind of its own some days! Take care, Sue |
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