Billerica High Class of 1974 meets for 50th reunion

Alumni of the Billerica Memorial High School Class of 1974 gathered at the Burlington Marriott on Sept. 14 for their 50th high school reunion.

Traveling from various corners of the country, including California and Texas, 120 of the 535 graduates from the Class of 1974 enjoyed food, music, a trivia contest, and many memories of times past.

However, the festive atmosphere was tinged with a hint of melancholy as the alumni observed a moment of silence to honor the memories of classmates who were no longer present, notably including Dave Scharn, the beloved class president who had passed away just a week prior to the reunion.

“We enjoyed seeing each other after 50 years,” said Charlene Mullen, reunion committee member.

Other committee members included Cindy and Paul McKenna, Karen and Peter Heffernan, Brian and Lauren Goguen, Jeanne Stanley and Diane Diaz and the late Dave Scharn.

The Class of ’74 endured a unique journey during their school days, being educated in distinct buildings throughout the town, including the present-day Billerica Town Hall. It wasn’t until 11th grade that they were finally united under one roof as the new addition to the high school was being constructed.

“Those were crazy days, yet a lot of us are still friends and we have six couples from high school who are still together,” Mullen said. “It was a fun night of seeing friends.”

Originally Published: September 27, 2024 at 6:19 p.m.