Thirty years ago — 1990

A “Do You Remember?” photo shows the Dunkirk High School Mixed Chorus that sang at the Dunkirk-to-Dunkerque Day festivities in Dunkirk 44 years ago — on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 1946. The chorus sang the French national anthem. It was a time when Dunkirk and area residents opened their hearts and pocketbooks to help the residents of their war-ravaged sister city in Dunkerque, France.

Forty years ago — 1980

Mrs. Agnes Peterson of Forestville, art teacher at Fredonia High School, was named “Teacher of the Year” during the fall luncheon hosted by the school’s Parent- Teacher Association. As the 1980 recipient, Mrs. Peterson will receive an engraved pin and have her name engraved in a plaque that hangs in the school lobby. The award presentation was made by Michael James, recipient of a similar honor in 1979.

Fifty years ago — 1970

Two Dunkirk High School seniors have been named to the prestigious All-Western New York Football Team. They are Jerry Campese, a linebacker, and Dave Graf, defensive end. They were among just five unanimous selections from 22 players chosen for the first team. There are reports that many top-ranked “football colleges,” such as Penn State, Notre Dame and Army, are interested in Graf, who is also a first-honors student.