Whether you are a 2022 grad or one of the first graduates to grace the halls of Shepherd Hill, you will always be a Ram.

Have an event coming up that alumni might be interested in? Let us know!

Doing something cool (getting married, having a baby, starting a new job, etc.)? Let us know!

The goal of the SHRHS Alumni Committee is to keep our Rams connected.

Keep an eye out for upcoming alumni events and merchandise!

• Kelleigh (nee Boyle) Maisonet, Class of 2009
• Karli Buel, Class of 2010
• Amelia McKenzie, Class of 2016
• Kerissa Cobb, Class of 2011

SHRHS' all-female show choir, Illusion, celebrates 20 years this year with their show, "Make a Wish!" Led by SHRHS Music Director and alum, Becky Bussiere, Illusion is an award winning program that has traveled across Massachusetts and the US, showing all that "pride, excellence, and unity" is just business as usual here at The Hill.

The SHRHS Music Program's Christmas Spectacular on December 9th and 10th will be featuring an alumni number to "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." All alumni (and their children) are welcome to perform! Email Ms. Becky Bussiere at bbussiere@dcrsd.org for more details!

The Friends of John Paire, Inc. Student Support Fund is holding a fundraiser from their newly opened merchandise store. The Fund was started in 2017 in memory of John Paire ('95), a beloved educator and administrator in the DCRSD. "John dedicated himself to giving each student numerous, deserved opportunities, he also truly believed that we all could 'be better'"

Funds received by fundraisers and merchandise sales are used to help students in need in the DCRSD community. These needs vary anywhere from money for field trips and show choir participation to YMCA Camp fees and sports equipment. Requests are evaluated and decided on by The Friends of John Paire, Inc. Committee. If you know of a student who might benefit from this opportunity, please contact a DCRSD teacher, building principal, or a member of the committee.

Check out their website (https://www.friendsofjp.org/) for more information.

Hello fellow Shepherd Hill Alumni! I graduated with the class of 2020 (the Covid year). During my time at Shepherd Hill, I was involved in over 11 different activities and groups, including the Principal's Advisory, School Council, Marching Band, and the Student Selectmen. Through my time on the Hill, I learned commitment, dedication, teamwork, leadership, and pride in myself as a student and as a community member. These lessons have served me well since graduation.

Since graduating high school, I have gone on to further my education at Nichols College. My current degree is a BSBA in Criminal Justice Management with a minor in Psychology. I am thoroughly enjoying the academics at Nichols, as well as being involved with campus life. I am a member of the Bison Pantry which helps students who might not have enough food. I am also an active member with the Student Government Association, I’m currently the Vice President of the Class of 2024, and I’m on the Student Tour Team, providing tours to potential students. I have met so many new people and thoroughly enjoy being involved on campus.

I have also enlisted in the United States Coast Guard - Reserve. I have served for over a year now and enjoy working hard, being challenged, and serving my country. Last summer, I spent 10 weeks enduring Boot Camp at Cape May, NJ. I learned a whole new level of “pain”, but also pride. This summer, the Coast Guard sent me to a 13-week training in Yorktown, VA to learn how to be a Machinery Technician/Engineer. Upon graduation, I will return to the Port Security Unit 301 on Cape Cod, where I will be expected to uphold the maintenance of the fleet, both on land and while “underway”.

Currently, I work part-time as a Public Safety Officer at Harrington Hospital and as a Dispatcher for Nichols College Security. I also spent two years as a Dudley Call Fire Fighter during the height of the pandemic. I enjoy working hard and learning everything life has to offer.

Overall, I have been busy since departing the halls of Shepherd Hill. I cannot wait to see what future adventures life throws my way. I am very thankful for the opportunities Shepherd Hill gave me and I would not be where I am without all the help that I received throughout the years on the Hill. “Fair winds and following seas” to all my fellow alumni.

Hannah Marshall was one of 22 graduates from performing arts schools across the country who was chosen to perform in Broadway’s Rising Stars on July 18, 2022.

The Town Hall, has been presenting new talent, most often fresh from their course of education at some of the nation’s premier theater schools. This edition, on July 18, featured graduates from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Brooklyn College, Ithaca College, Marymount Manhattan College, Circle in the Square, Nazareth College, Northwestern University, NYU Steinhardt, NYU Tisch and SUNY Cortland, chosen by a panel of judges from the industry.

Read more here: https://nitelifeexchange.com/broadway-rising-stars-returned-to-the-town-hall-with-a-boffo-cast-of-talent/?fs=e&s=cl

Lanette (Grovesteen) Lepper, '91 and her husband Stephen returned home to Dudley after Stephen retired from a 21 year career in the Navy. They are the proud parents of Abigail '22 and Joanna '24 and the owners of Armstrong Acres, one of the first 'Homegrown by Heroes' certified farms in the state. Specializing in heirloom tomato seedlings in the spring and delivering specialty cut flower subscriptions during summer/fall, you can learn more and follow their farming adventures on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Mason Road Elementary's Kindergarten team began collecting donations a few years ago at the beginning of each school year to send home one book each month from Scholastic with our students. We estimate that we have put at least 2500 books into our students hands over the years with help from friends and family.

This year, I am EXCITED to say that we will continue however with a different funding source. I am a graduate of Wheelock College in Boston which is now part of BU. There is a foundation called "Lucy's Legacy Foundation" where alumni can apply for grants that provide "resources to alumni who are working to inspire a world of good." I am excited to be a recipient and have been awarded a personal grant of $2500.00 to use towards purchasing scholastic books for our kindergarten students. The grant funds carryover and should cover at least this year and next year depending on scholastic costs. I do hope to be able to continue to do this for years to come for our students. In a few years we may once again ask for donations, but for now I am just SO EXCITED to be a recipient of this grant!!!

Learning to love reading is so important! The kids' faces light up when given the book each month. For those who have reached out about donating this year, Thank You for offering!! To the Board of Directors of the Lucy Legacy Foundation, I am so very appreciative and EXCITED about this award! Thank you!

(contribution written by K. Lundquist)

• Wednesday, August 31st - First Day of School for DCRSD
• Monday, September 5th - Charlton Old Home Day Celebration
• Friday, September 30th & Saturday, October 1st - HOMECOMING WEEKEND!
• Saturday, October 8th - Marching Band Festival at SHRHS (see shband.com for details)
• Friday, October 21st - ALUMNI NIGHT (Details will be emailed at a later date!)
• Thursday, October 27th - DMS vs. CMS Soccer (Girls 6 PM | Boys 7:30 PM)
• Saturday, November 19th - SHRHS Music's Festival of Crafts
• Thursday, November 24th - THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL GAME vs. TANTASQUA (HOME)

If your class will be celebrating a reunion soon, please feel free to contact us at shrhsalumni@dcrsd.org to have your reunion notice put into the newsletter

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