It's Been 60 Years - Time for Some Recognition
Local historian, Sam Sherman (02/05/1934 - 12/09/2020) said,"It has been said that history usually repeats itself. That may be true as it relates to mistakes we make. However, in truth, history (or the events which shape it) can't be repeated. When someone dies, they are gone forever. When a building or a memory is gone or forgotten, It is gone forever. Unless we are fortunate enough to have documented it. IF we have taken photos, committed memories to paper and, most importantly, shared that information with others, our history and our heritage CAN be passed down for future generations."
The newer Orleans High School, on beautiful Cape Cod, has been defunct for sixty (60) years. You couldn't even find it online.....until now. (click here for a photo of the "Old" Orleans High School.)
The newer Orleans High School has become the Nauset Regional Middle School. (Go there.)
Unfortunately, like many other things that are important only to the participants, Orleans High School, old or new, has been largely forgotten.
NOT BY SOME FOLKS. There are many alumni who took great pride in our high school and feel that we would like to share our better recollections before it's too late. As we well know, history has a way of deleting the past unless it is documented.
The purpose of this website is to rouse and test the memories of those who attended.....and educate those who did not have the great privilege and honor of doing so.
We are gathering information that will (should) spark some memories. The website will be a 'work in progress' as we go along BUT it won't be complete without your memories, stories, and photos.
If you have contributions of photos/stories/recollections of your time here, please use the "Submit Content" link near the bottom of this page.
Most images provided by Alumni. Some images are downloaded from Sams Scrapbook.Com.
All are edited for clarity. Remember, they are all over 60 years old.
First Graduating Class from newer OHS
(Class of 1940)
Last Graduating Class from newer OHS
(Class of 1959)
Most images provided by Alumni. Some images are downloaded from Sams Scrapbook.Com.
All are edited for clarity. Remember, they are all over 60 years old.
(Class of 1940)
Last Graduating Class from newer OHS
(Class of 1959)
