In June of 1960, the senior class of the Bromfield School was ready to step up to receive their diplomas—all eight of them! This was the smallest high school class in the town of Harvard for several decades. Conni Barron and Steve Klyce were in the back nervously going over their notes for their honor lectures and all were frantically trying to figure out whether there was a front and back to their cap and gown outfits.
The Bromfield Class of 1960 in July 2007. Front row, left to right, Maureen O’Connor, Rance Deware, and Sandra Cregar. Back row, left to right, Royall Cregar, Ken Harrod, Steve Klyce, and Fred Brown. (Courtesy photos)
The Bromfield Class of 1960 in June 2010. From left: Steve Klyce, Maureen O’Connor, Fred Brown, Sandra Cregar, and Royall Cregar (Rance Delaware not shown).
After graduation, we all went our separate ways—to college, to the Air Force, to local industry. It wasn’t until June 2007 that Maureen (Lane) O’Connor dictated the need for a class reunion. We learned that Conni (Barron) Logan had passed several years before, after a wonderful, giving life, but in June 2007, seven strong met at Bromfield School to retrace steps in the old classrooms. We made our way to Ken and Priscilla Harrod’s house for cocktails and a tour of the remarkable results of Ken’s talented woodworking skills. We never suspected this would be the last we saw of Ken, as he passed this year so suddenly. His passing left an empty place in the hearts of so many.
It was decided in 2007 that no matter what, we would come back to Harvard in year 2010 for our 50th reunion. We met this time in Shirley at the Bull Run Restaurant. Rance Deware was stuck in Florida, but five of us left Georgia, New York, and Maine to meet at the appointed time at Bull Run. Fred Brown brought wife Lynda; Royall Cregar was there with classmate and wife Sandra (Richardson) Cregar; Maureen came in with husband Mike; and Steve Klyce arrived with wife Marguerite McDonald. Fred did not act up, Maureen was serene, Sandra was delightful, Royall was himself—quiet humor, and Steve, well he tried his best to behave. But all recounted stories of their most memorable experiences at Bromfield.
As we returned to Harvard and our alma mater, we were reminded of what a special town we lived in (Royall and Sandra still do). There were 2,500 residents then and we knew just about everyone. So many memories, so many wonderful families. The Bromfield Class of 1960 thanks the town of Harvard for our beginnings and we offer our best wishes to the town for the future.
Steve Klyce and Fred Brown
For the Bromfield Class of 1960
