To pay tribute to the closing schools and the students, teachers, and other key people who played an important part of growing up in these communities, a reunion weekend is planned for August 27-29.  This fun-filled weekend dubbed “Two Schools, One Spirit” features a number of activities including a meet and greet, Teacher’s Tea, and last tours of the closing schools.  The headline event The Last Dance will give former students an opportunity to relive the excitement of prom night.  A full schedule of events is located at www.uppermiramichi.ca.

Committee Co-Chair Sharon Clowater is excited to be part of the planning.  “We’re seeing registrations from BC, Ontario and all places in between,” she said.  “With nearly 150 years of education between the two communities, we are expecting a large crowd coming home and reuniting.”

Registration is required and all forms are located at www.uppermiramichi.ca.  In addition to attending the scheduled events, registration will also provide a variety of prize opportunities.  After all costs are covered, additional monies from the registrations will be allocated to youth and youth programming in the respective communities.

“We see this reunion as an opportunity to invest in the children and youth of these areas,” said Clowater.  “There are a number of youth and school programs that deserve assistance and we hope former students will register and know they have given back to their communities.”

If you are a former graduate, teacher, custodian, bus driver or anyone connected with either of the communities, register and come home for a reunion that will allow you to reconnect with old friends and relive the memories of school days.  For more information, please contact Sarah Carson-Pond at uppermiramichiclerk@nb.aibn.com or 506-369-9810.

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Friday, August 27, 2010 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

The Upper Miramichi Regional High School in Boiestown will be closing its doors at the end of June 2010. The Doaktown Primary School will also be shutting down in late fall/early winter. As of September 2010, Doaktown Consolidated High will be removing its Grades 6-12 students so they can join as one with those from UMRHS to form the new Central New Brunswick Academy.

A joint-committee of residents from the Rural Community of Upper Miramichi and from the Village of Doaktown is planning a gala reunion to honor our former schools and to celebrate a new beginning. The “Two Schools One Spirit” event scheduled for August 27 – August 29, 2010 will feature a Meet & Greet, tours of the schools (new and old), an ecumenical church service and songfest, “The Last Dance” prom, and much, much more.

An invitation to attend is extended to all former students, teachers, custodians, bus drivers, parents and anyone else who wants to join us in paying tribute to these educational facilities that have been such focal points in our communities for so many years. Book your summer vacation to include Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29, 2010 and please help us spread the word.

Registration information and a complete schedule of events will be available soon on the following websites:

http://www.doaktown.com/

http://www.uppermiramichi.ca/

The following Facebook groups will also provide registration info and detailed event schedules:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4998113&id=538315995&fbid=275813885995#/event.php?eid=245833824589&index=1

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4998113&id=538315995&fbid=275813885995#/group.php?gid=82781521722

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