Lowell High School Honors Five Distinguished Alumni
The annual ceremony recognized notable graduates spanning seven decades of school history.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Awards
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Lowell High School celebrated its 22nd annual Distinguished Alumni Award Reception to honor five former students. The event recognized graduates for their achievements and community impact.
Why it matters
The awards serve as a formal recognition of the professional contributions and local influence of Lowell High School graduates throughout the decades. This tradition helps maintain ties between the school and its alumni base.
The ceremony honored five alumni whose graduation years spanned from 1926 to 1992. Family members accepted posthumous awards on behalf of two honorees, Mona C. Mehan and Ray Goulding.
The players
Lowell High School
A public secondary school located in Lowell, Massachusetts, which hosts the annual awards ceremony.
Mona C. Mehan
A 1926 graduate of the school who was posthumously honored during the event.
Ray Goulding
A 1939 graduate of the school recognized posthumously for his life achievements.
Daniel Tighe
An alumnus who graduated from the high school in 1983 and was selected for an award.
Maureen Doyle Neumann
A 1988 graduate of Lowell High School who received the distinguished alumni recognition.
The details
Student presenters from the senior class led the ceremony held in the Cyrus W. Irish Auditorium. Honorees included Mona C. Mehan, Ray Goulding, Daniel Tighe, Maureen Doyle Neumann, and Arthur Mourtzinos.
Timeline
The 22nd annual Distinguished Alumni Award Reception was held in October 2026.
Mona C. Mehan graduated from Lowell High School in 1926 and passed away in 1973.
Ray Goulding graduated from Lowell High School in 1939 and passed away in 1990.
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2027 awards is May 28, 2027.
Culture Shift
The 22nd annual Distinguished Alumni Award Reception reflects a broader institutional commitment to preserving school history and legacy. By honoring multi-generational cohorts, the school reinforces a narrative of long-term community contribution.
The awards program provides current students with a connection to past graduates and potential professional mentors. Residents can participate by submitting nomination materials for future recognition cycles.
The takeaway
Maintaining active engagement with alumni creates a historical continuity that benefits both the institution and current students. Recognizing past achievement provides a tangible goal for the current student body to emulate in their own careers.
What happens next
Nominations for the 2027 Lowell High School Distinguished Alumni Award are due by May 28, 2027.
Further reading
For more on regional traditions, visit the Lowell Awards page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lowell Sun.
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