Gerard (Jerry) Arel:  

CLASS OF 1969
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Edward Little High SchoolClass of 1969
Auburn, ME
Webster Intermediate SchoolClass of 1966
Auburn, ME

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Life Althought I know most of the class of 68 and 69 because I went to Webster Jr. High with most of them I left Maine in 1967 and went into the Navy where I stayed for 23 years. I retired in 1990 as a Naval Offficer and am now a Sr. Program Manager with General Dynamics in Virginia Beach VA. I have been married for 35 years (to the same women) have two sons and 4 grandchildren. I must admit I have had a fun and intersting working life and have been blessed with a terriffic family. I do admit though I sometimes miss the old days in Auburn Maine where I grew up. My closest friends were Kendal Knowles, Mike Clements, and Richard Gagne. The loves of my life back them was Jean Mckinney, Linda and Sandra Greaton. Sure would like to see Jean again. Anyone knows where she is Please let me know. School Biggest crush was Pam Davis. Dont think she ever knew. Workplace I worked in the shoe factory while attending school. My parents were divorced and ...Expand for more
the oldman was mostly unemployed.I went in the navy in 1968 and had a great career. When I retired I worked for Lockheed Martin as a senior instructor, teaching Japanse Naval Officer's weapon systems. Later became Director for Surface Weapons for COMPTEK Federal Systems. Now am the Sr. Program Manager for General Dynamics Surface Weapons Division. Military Went to Orlando FL for 16 weeks of Boot Camp in Dec 68. Served on USS Butte AE-27, USS Vreeland DE-1068, USS Joseph Hewes FF-1078, USS Furer FFG-6, USS Saratoga CV-60 and finally USS Ticonderoga CG-47. Did one tour on Yankee Station VietNam, Participated in conflicts in Lybia, Lebnon and other places I cant talk about. Retired from the Navy in 1990 as a LCDR. It was great fun and I would do it all over again. Just got back for 1 week on the Blueridge parkway riding that new 2010 Honda GoldWing . What a trip. Nephew came down from Lisbon with three friends and totaled 1600 miles for the trip.
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Yearbooks

Edward Little High School 1969 yearbook cover photo
1969 Yearbook
Edward Little High School
AUBURN, ME
Edward Little High School 1968 yearbook cover photo
1968 Yearbook
Edward Little High School
AUBURN, ME
Edward Little High School 1967 yearbook cover photo
1967 Yearbook
Edward Little High School
AUBURN, ME
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Aug 19, 2019
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Edward Little High School Reunion
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Aug 22, 2009
Gerard (Jerry) was invited to the
40th
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