William S. LaChiusa ’67 – Obituary

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-07-03
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From Buffalo News—>

LaCHIUSA – William S. Of Amherst, entered into rest June 27, 2015, beloved husband of RoseAnn (nee Ricchiazzi) LaChiusa; devoted father of William J. LaChiusa, Ronald (Michele) LaChiusa and Janeen (Thomas) Bolender; cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; loving son of the late William and Ann LaChiusa; dear brother of Robert (April) LaChiusa and Rosemary Blando; also survived by relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Ave., Buffalo on Wednesday at time to be announced. (Please assemble at church). Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. LaChiusa was an Army veteran. Online condolences may be made at http://www.lombardofuneralhome.com – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?pid=175175856#sthash.9Ic1Wb3S.dpuf

Class Directors

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-07-03
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The Class Directors are an important link between the Executive Board of the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc. and each of the individual classes. They serve as liaisons and promote the activities and events of the Foundation to members of their class through letters, flyers, e-mails, phone calls, etc. – whatever it takes to get the word out.

Several classes are still lacking Directors, so it is definitely not too late to offer your assistance. Unlike many of the “jobs” connected with the Alumni Foundation, this is a role that can easily be assumed by someone living outside of WNY. A perfect example of someone who is willing to help ACAF, Inc. from “afar” is Clay Pasternack ’68 who has become a member of our ACAF Board of Directors — although living in Rocky River, OH.

Clay recently offered to chair the Class Directors Committee as that is a role he can handle for us “long distance”. So, if you have any questions about the class directors or would like to volunteer your services to serve as a liaison for your class, please contact Clay at: claypinc@cs.com or 440-330-2208.

Click on the link below to see who the Class Directors are for your class. Feel free to contact them directly for information on plans for upcoming activities & reunions or ACAF, Inc. news.

Six Weeks Until the 85th Anniversary Celebration for Amherst Central High School

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-06-12
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There are only six weeks left until Amherst Central High School’s 85th Anniversary Celebration and All-Class Reunion.

It’s not too late to register for any of the anniversary events. And It’s also not too late to become a sponsor for the anniversary.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, JULY 23

14th Annual Alumni Golf Classic

Glen Oaks Golf Course

711 Smith Road, E. Amherst, NY 14051

Registration: 10 am

Lunch: 11 am

Golf Range: 11 am-12 noon

Shotgun Start: 12 noon (sharp)

4-6 pm: Cocktails, dinner, awards, raffles & live auction

Fee: $135

Dinner Only: $35

(Early bird price of $125 for golf if received by 05/31/2015)

FRIDAY, JULY 24

Tours of the High School

11 am – 2 pm (no charge)

One of the most popular and well-attended events of all-class reunion — current ACHS students and others will be available for questions and directions. We hope to have a good turnout of current and retired teachers as well.  Meet us at the flagpole.

Choral Reading in Theodore Masterson Auditorium

12 noon – 3 pm

No charge for public | Participants must register

($35 fee—Includes Catered Snack—Music is Borrowed)

Hundreds of alumni will gather to sight read through about 50 sacred and secular pieces, including music from past operettas performed at Amherst.  There has been one constant on the Alumni directors team since our inception. Walter Reitz has graced us with his skills at every event and at 93, he is raring to go for our 2015 event.  To join the group or for more information, contact John Roberts ‘64 at jdr11roberts@gmail.com or (248) 910-8756. Or register at achs50threunion.com.

Friday is open for individual classes and friends to meet up. Brunners or Loughrans anyone?

 SATURDAY, JULY 25

Groundbreaking for Veterans Ridge

9:00 am in front of high school

The official groundbreaking ceremony for a permanent veterans memorial on the grounds of the high school.

Downtown Buffalo Tour

10 am – 2 pm ($40 fee—Includes Lunch)

WHEELS OF PROGRESS TOUR

This is something you will not want to miss! Space is limited so please sign up asap. (Cap is 73 people.)

Greg Lodinsky, Preservation Buffalo Niagara board member and master docent, will be guiding us on a bus tour of downtown Buffalo.  If you have not been back to Buffalo in the last few years you will be amazed at all the changes. Some of the highlights and stops tentatively scheduled are Harbor Place, Canalside, Larkinville, Riverbend, Medical Campus, Silo City, the Lighthouse among others – time permitting.  We will be getting off the bus at some of these stops.  There will also be a box lunch included at one of the above mentioned places (weather permitting).

The bus will leave and return from the front U. Please arrive 15 minutes before the 10 am departure time so we can check everyone in and board the bus.

85th Anniversary and All-Class Reunion Cocktail Party

Daemen College Wick Center

4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226

7 pm – 10 pm—$35 per person/cash bar

Join us for a casual cocktail party at Daemen College’s Wick Center as we celebrate 85 years of Amherst Central High School. Plenty of free parking available.

(7-8 pm, Hot & Cold Appetizer Stations—8-9 pm, Food Stations…Salad, Pasta, Beef on Weck—9-10 pm, Gourmet Coffee Station and Desserts)

If you would like to register or sponsor, click here for more information—>

As always, feel free to share this post with others who you think may be interested in attending.

See you in six weeks!

85th Anniversary & All-Class Reunion Cocktail Party

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-06-04
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Join us for the social event of the 85th Anniversary Celebration weekend! On Saturday, July 25th, Alumni will gather at Daemen’s newly renovated Wick Center for food and beverages while they reminisce about their high school experiences and celebrate 85 years of Amherst Central High Schools! Plenty of food will be available, including an appetizer station, a salad station, a carving station, a pasta station, and gourmet coffee and dessert stations. Cash bar.

One of the highlights will be a continuous video montage highlighting photos from every class year at Amherst High School.

There will also be designated areas for alumni to gather from your era.

Some classes will be using this event as their social connection for their individual reunions. If your class is considering this, we will (with advanced registration) designate tables with signage for your use! Bring us a flash drive with your class pictures and we will add to the big screen!

Only 7 weeks until the event! Talk to your classmates- send in your registrations so you don’t miss out on the fun!

For more information on registration, visit our 85th Anniversary page by clicking here–>

Early Bird Registration for Alumni Golf Classic Ends on 05/31

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2015-05-30
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Want to save $10 on Alumni Golf Classic? If you get registration in over the next few days, there is a discount available. Since 05/31 is on a Sunday, we will honor early bird registration until the middle of next week.

To find out more, visit our Alumni Golf Classic page by clicking here—>