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The Spartan Walkway, built in 2011 as part of the ELHS 50th Birthday Party, graces the entrance to our school in this September 2012 photo.
 
 Mar. 26, 2025 - - - Upperclassman Michael Harton, ELHS 1968, passes away
 
We bid farewell to Michael Harton, ELHS 1968, who passed away on Mar. 22, 2025 following a yearslong struggle with his health, according to his sister, Gloria Sutherland, ELHS 1973. He resided in Ellicott City, MD. Please click here for our tribute to Michael and other ELHS Class of 1968 classmates who have passed away.
 
 
 
Michael in 1968 (senior portrait) and later in life.
 
Mar. 22, 2025 - - - New ELHS rapidly taking shape
 
As seen in these recent aerial photos, the new ELHS is progressing nicely, with an impressively large building. It opens in 18 months. Where has the time gone? The current ELHS was just 10 years old when we graduated.
 
 
The new ELHS under construction is seen in the foreground and the current ELHS in the background.
 

The new ELHS under construction is seen in the center, with the current high school on the left, and the athletic stadium at the top.
 
 Mar. 11, 2025 - - - Upperclassman Jeffrey Newman, ELHS 1969, passes away
 
We bid farewell to Jeffrey Newman, ELHS 1969, who passed away on Mar. 6, 2025. Please click here for his obituary and click here for our tribute to Jeffrey and other members of the ELHS Class of 1969 who have passed away.
 
 
 
Jeffrey in 1969 (senior portrait) and later in life.
 
 Mar. 7, 2025 - - - Upperclassman Marie DiMauro Burack, ELHS 1967, passes away
 
We bid farewell to Marie DiMauro Burack, ELHS 1967, who we knew as Marie DiMauro. She passed away on Mar. 5, 2025. Please click here for her obituary and click here for our tribute to Marie and other members of the ELHS Class of 1967 who have passed away.
 
 
 
Marie in 1967 (senior portrait) and later in life.
 
Feb. 28, 2025 - - - Important milestone reached on construction of new ELHS
 
On Feb. 26, 2025, construction of the new ELHS reached an important milestone with the placement of the final steel beam on the skeletal frame. In a "topping off" ceremony attended by dignitaries and citizens of the state and town, Fontaine Brothers, Inc., who is constructing the school, secured the beam, signed by ELHS students, in place. In keeping with a longstanding tradition, an American flag and an evergreen tree were temporarily attached to the beam. Please click here for a story in The Reminder newspaper.
 
 
The final steel beam is secured in place on the new ELHS. Photo by Erin Chrusciel Photography, LLC.
 
 
Close-up of the beam, signed by ELHS students. Photo by Jaime Rooke.
 


A view of  a portion of the new ELHS in late February. Photo by Erin Chrusciel Photography, LLC.
 
Feb. 26, 2025 - - - Class mini-reunion luncheon in Florida
 
Today, Donna Anderson hosted her fourth annual mini-reunion luncheon in Osprey, Florida. Six classmates attended, including two with their spouses. 
 
 
Luncheon attendees: Gina Truitt McKinney, Al Beaumier, Donna Colapietro Beaumier, Donna Anderson, Karen Martin Johnson, Candy Plante, Brian Falk, Dennis Plante.
 
 Feb. 18, 2025 - - - Upperclassman Carl W. Haetinger, Jr., ELHS 1969, passes away
 
We bid farewell to Carl W. Haetinger, Jr., ELHS 1969, who passed away in late January 2025. Please click here for our tribute to Carl and other ELHS Class of 1969 classmates who have passed away.
 
 
Carl's senor portrait.
 
 Feb. 16, 2025 - - - Classmate Tom Churchill passes away
 
We bid farewell to our dear classmate Tom Churchill. Recently, a close relative of Tom informed us he had passed away, but with no further details on his life or date of passing. Tom's last known residence was in Smyrna, TN. Please click here for our tribute to Tom. 
 
 
Tom's senior candid.
 
 Feb. 15, 2025 - - - Lowerclassman John Dempsey, ELHS 1971, passes away
 
We bid farewell to John Dempsey, ELHS 1971, who passed away on Feb. 5, 2025. Please click here for his obituary and click here for our tribute to John and other ELHS Class of 1971 classmates who have passed away.
 
 
 
John in 1971 (senior portrait) and later in life.
 
 Feb. 11, 2025 - - - Former classmate David Farrell passes away
 
We bid farewell to classmate David Farrell, who was in our class during ninth and tenth grades. He passed away on Jan. 26, 2025. Please click here for his obituary and click here for our tribute to David.
 
 
 
Close-up of David in his freshman year homeroom photo and later in life.
 
Feb. 6, 2025 - - -  Fabulous photos of new ELHS construction
 
Here are three wonderful photos, courtesy of Joanne Welch, ELHS 1973, showing the construction progress on the new ELHS. 
 
 
 
 
 Jan. 31, 2025 - - - Upperclassman John Picano, ELHS 1968, passes away
 
We bid farewell to John Picano, ELHS 1968, who passed away on Jan. 27, 2025. Please click here for his obituary and click here for our tribute to John and other ELHS Class of 1968 classmates who have passed away.
 
 
 
John in 1968 (senior portrait) and later in life.
 
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