May- GPCS Alumni Update

Gilbert & Sullivans

A GPCS tradition in May is the Gilbert & Sullivan production. This year's show was "The Mikado". These shows bring current families, past families, alumni, past teachers, etc. all back to school and bring to mind many memories. A few of the alumni spotted were: Alex Whalen (class of 2009), Nathan Strout (class of 2009), Kathleen Sullivan (class of 2007), Vicky Woodward (class of 2007), Amanda Carlson (class of 1997), Shannon Carlson (class of 2005), Onycha Carlson (class of 2007), Matthew Scribner (class of 2009), John Scribner (class of 2005), Derek Green (class of 2008), Ben Cornwall (class of 2009), Sarah Martin (class of 2007),Julia Libby Eiten (class of 1989), David Libby (class of 1988), Jolene Pillsbury Kinney ( class of 1988) & Dustin Freeman (class of 2004). Former faculty members spotted were Anne MacDonald & Faye Prescott. Past school families/ students seen at the shows were the Street's, von Salza Brown's, & Analiese Enright. There were several home school students who have been in these productions as well at this year's performances; Hannah Peterson, Josh Hasbrouck, Keturah Hasbrouck, to name a few. The show did have a few alumni helping to make it a success with Jon Libby (class of 1985) singing, David Hasbrouck (class of 2005) helping with lights, and a favorite cast member- Mr. Jim Bauer.

GPCS Graduation 2010

Graduation will be June 4 at South Portland Church of the Nazarene. The ceremony begins at 7:00pm. GPCS is graduating 7 students and crossing the 300 mark in the number of students graduated from GPCS! These year graduates are: Nathan Carlson, Mercedes Foss, Tyler Kinney, Kendra Pearson, Alicia Ruiz, Tiffany Tarbox, & Rebecca Vandette. Soon you might see these names listed with the (class of 2010) following their names.

Alumni News:

- Susan Wolf has reserved the pavilion at Sebago Lake for a reunion of the class of 1985 on July 31st. The day begins at 10:00am. Bring your own food and enjoy a day on the lake and catching up with old classmates. Susan invites students from Class of 1983- 1987 and faculty. Bring your family! For more info contact Susan at wbwolf4@hotmail.com or 908-789-7427.

- Matthew Foss (class of 2000) is currently serving over in Afghanistan. You can send notes of encouragement to: PFC Matthew Foss, 1136th Transportation Co., Camp Eggars, Afghanistan, APO AE 09356.

-Engaged: Kevin Verrier (class of 1997), wedding planned for fall.

- Marriages: Russell MacDougall (class of 2008) to Elizabeth Mason (class of 2003) were wed April 17th. Zach Taylor (class of 2005) to Anstasia Street (member of class of 2009) were wed May 15. Tim York (class of 2000 was married May 15.

- Baby News: Matthew Hilbelink (class of 1999) and his wife had baby number 3 on March 20.

- David Kelly (class of 2005) has returned to the United States with his bride from Ecuador.