Fairhaven High School Class of 1976

Our Class History

There were days that flew by too fast, ones that went too slowly as we waited in anticipation for the final years. They were the days which escorted us from childhood, and left us on the threshold of tomorrow.

Cocky and proud, we trudged our way through IVANHOE, THE ODYSSEY, and the boring grammar assignments. We tried to hurry the days, not relaxing that later on, these sluggish days would all be gone. Dreams, laughter, and championship basketball and football games filled our lives. We were haughty, sure of ourselves - but our swollen pride was quickly shattered as we begun our humble year at the high school. Orientation day, confusing and painful, eventually gave way to routine as we were "accepted". Biology labs, vacations, and cookbook sales brought us to Junior day "74, when, as bewildered sophomores, we watched in wonderment as tearful Seniors departed.

Junior year brought more prestige and honor, We flaunted our rings; we wondered about Prom dates; suddenly, Junior day was upon us. Mixture of sadness, far anticipation, and excitement filled the air as we accepted our roles as seniors - this time watching thoughtfully as the Seniors departed, knowing we were next but not yet fully understanding the tears.

The summertime was filled with hazy thought of tomorrow. Colleges and careers became the topic of every conversation. We were afraid yet we were happy, and filled wit experience of love and joys of truce friendship. The future was advancing too quickly. Life was reaching out, ready to seize us with one great sweep as we moved through our final year. One day e prayed for graduation, the next we we wondered if we were ready.

Sometimes we could not wait to be free to be adults other times we wished the secure quite little world of the high school could last just a little longer. Too tough to be down, we filled our last year with laughter. Antics on the class room the senior play M*A*S*H, our yearbook and the acceptances at colleges all caused such a whirlwind of turmoil - and the days slipped through our hands.

The time has come - we must leave, finally prepared and filled with unforgettable memories.

GRADUATION. The children had grown. Life and love were ours. The world stood at our fingertips, waiting for each of us to snatch our own small piece. Amid pats on the back, kisses n the cheek proud parents and joy in the air, we, tearful blue and white clad figures, marched in beat to the music, finally. Walking slowly, one by one we received the precious blue folders. The final separation came. We accepted the huge challenges lying before us - we reached up, with trembling hands, and moved the dangling tassel to the other side.

Our own web site, 33 plus years in the making....

A note from the creators of the Fairhaven High School Class of 1976 Web site. As Kent mentioned above, we are asking for the assistance from all of our classmates to send in old photos from our years at FHS, Updated photos or just say hello to let the rest of the class know you are alive and well! We have an elementary and junior high school page you can click on to several of the school photos to expand behind the scenes to take a look at our very early years. The site also provides an email listing of our classmates so we can continue the lines of communication. If you have not made contact yet, and would like to, you can use the email/sign in page to do so. Our site is growing and will continue to expand with input from ALL of you. We welcome suggestions, ideas, and criticism about the class site or of the numerous pages. This is the class history of Fairhaven High School graduation class of 1976 and our legacy, cyber style, so let us know your thoughts! Also with great sadness, we have provided an IN MEMORY page to honor our beloved classmates who are no longer with us. We have some pictures of the 25th reunion sent to us by our classmate Jim Mathieu (thanks Jim!) and a lot of the 30th set up for your viewing pleasure. We have a sign in-comment page where we welcome your responses or just say hello. As we acquire new information we will post it so you can be informed as to the latest information about us, The Class of 1976. Check back often and review the 35th CLASS REUNION count down at the bottom of this page. Turn up your speakers as we hope that you enjoy this site and it leaves you with a memorable visit. Thank you from www.FSHC76.com creators or better known as Dave Farias, Mike Hartigan, Kent Hakanson, Steve Perry, and Tom McGreevy.

UPDATE NOTE: Our site will enjoy it's 2nd anniversary this coming October 2009. Through this portal we have renewed many old friendships and made several new ones along the way. Please, if you have NOT emailed your contact information to us we ask you to do so. Our database of classmates and friends continues to expand. Only through your efforts can we keep you informed and up to date about the coming 35th reunion.

 Old days, Good times I remember, Fun days, Filled with simple pleasures, Drive-in movies, Comic books and blue jeans,  Howdy doody, Baseball cards and birthdays, Take me back, To a world gone away, Memories, Seem like yesterday............ 

OUR 35th REUNION JUNE 25th 2011. THINK ABOUT IT, 35 YEARS! POSSIBILITY OF LARGEST ATTENDANCE TO DATE EXISTS. WILL YOU BE THERE? SEND IN CONTACT INFORMATION/EMAIL ADDRESS TO BE KEPT INFORMED. ~ 1976 to 2011 ~ TO ALL CLASSMATES AND OUR FRIENDS, A VERY HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2010! - The Guys.

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Class of 1976 site last updated January 2010