Together again: JHS class of '71 holds 50th reunion

The class of 1971

From left, Elaine Quaranta Eramian, Jean Valletta Travelyn and Barbara Masai Taylor

From left, Stephen Tholander, Michael Belknap, James McDonough and Steven Lombardi

From left, 1971 school faculty members Bob Mainelli and Ray Amore

Jack Merluzzo

Posted Thursday, October 7, 2021 1:22 pm

The Johnston High School class of 1971 held its 50th class reunion on Sept. 17 at the Cranston Country Club. Seventy-five classmates attended the event to celebrate the class known as “The Soul of ‘71.” Harold J. Hemberger, chair of the reunion, announced plans for the class to fund a scholarship for a Johnston High School senior to be awarded at the school’s honors night in May 2022. As of today, over $3,000 has been raised. Anyone in the community willing to donate may contact Hemberger at hembergerharold@gmail.com. (Submitted photos)