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Volume 2, Number 10, May 1998
MIDNIGHT
SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter for
Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org
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From: Brian Simpson bsimpson@aflcio.org (1979) Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 Subject: New Son
On March 25th 1998 I became a daddy for the 2nd time to James Clay Simpson. My wife Jeannie (Jean) is doing fine. My daughter who just turned two is really liking being big sister. James is doing fine. We got the name because James was my wife's dad who died of a heart attack and Clay was my dad's middle name plus mine. So we thought it would be nice for him to be named after both of our fathers, who were great dads. Born at Columbia Hospital for Women, he weighed 6lb 9oz and was 20 inches. I am just so happy to see another life come into this world.
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From: Ann Luksic Boudreau annma@erols.com (1980) Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? Just surfing one fine day! Occupation: second grade teacher at College Gardens E.S., Children: Madeleine Boudreau—age (almost 8), Andrew Boudreau—age 4, Grandchildren: I'm not that old yet! :o))
Memorable Incident: The incident that most stands out to me is the death of our Spanish teacher who died alone over Thanksgiving from anorexia. I can't remember how to spell her name, but was saddened at her loss to this monstrous disease.
Since High School: Being a mom, teaching, looking for a career change within the school system. Just regular, routine stuff. As of late, my neighbor and I are trying to destroy the awful bamboo that separates our yards. Any advice?
Future Plans: Hope to become a Media Specialist so that I can have fun with the kids and all of this great technology that the schools are acquiring.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Boteler—I remember him as being a kind, gentle soul who really seemed to care about us. Ms. Vadala—for all of the obvious reasons! Mrs. Witt—for all the help and encouragement she gave to me.
Missing People? Linda Ford Bosanetti lives in Twinbrook with her husband, Tony and their 2 kids, Alison and Joseph. I work with one of her neighbors. Mary Lou Michels (don't have her married name) lives in Delaware, I think with her husband and young son. I teach with her sister in law. I really haven't kept up very well.
GREAT SITE! I'm so impressed and enjoy visiting often. Where do you all find the time to do this? I'm the webmaster for my school's homepage and it's embarrassing that nothing's been done thus far. Maybe this summer, somebody would be willing and available to help out. You all certainly have it all together.
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From: Erich C. Bender HeidiKS13@aol.com (1978) (c/o sister) Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: Technician, Spouse: Faith, Children: Max - 4
Memorable Incident: Wasn't there too often - skipped a lot!!!!!
Since High School: Working hard, trying to live the "American Dream."
Future Plans: To Die.....
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Courtney - the bad things we used to do to him.
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From: Charles Visconage, Jr. viscon@erols.com (1973) Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? My younger brother, Mike (1978) told me about it. Curiously, Mike is listed as missing. Occupation: Estate Planning and Business Insurance, Spouse: Elizabeth (Betty), Children: Andrew 11 Matthew 8, Marie 4
Memorable Incident: March to the board of ed in '72 (if I remember correctly). 2nd most memorable: anything having to do with Buddy Yost and the Rowdies.
Since High School: Raising three healthy children...same profession going on 17 years...happily married to a wonderful Baltimore native 16 years...learned to fly 12 years ago...served as parish council president...went to Space Camp with my son Andrew for his 10th birthday. Both parents (my mom worked at Parkland 61-88) and in-laws are alive and well; they see their grandchildren often. I really like old cars (remember Mr. Wick's interest in them) from the 50's, especially 55-57 T-Birds.
Future Plans: Stay healthy...keep learning...learn to fly other types of aircraft.
Memorable Teacher: Coach Cino; because he lived next to Steve Baker. I was always over at the Baker's house. Coach would be cutting the grass or whatever. Steve and I would chat with him.
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From: Michael Perkins Muzzy6@aol.com (1974) Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? I saw the web site sign at "OUTTA THE WAY CAFE."
Occupation: self employed/contractor, Spouse: Debra, Children: Michael 11, Rebecca 11, Jack 7
Memorable Incident: Too many to list, probably "the rowdies"
Since High School: U.S.A.F. 74-78. Then scrubbed in surgery til wife had triplets in 87. Moved back to Md. in 93 and started my contracting business. Spare time is spent with family and hunting and fishing. Would love to hear from old classmates!!!!!!
Future Plans: Put my children through college, then hopefully retire to the Adirondack mtns, build a cabin and finish these books that I've been writing that are gathering dust!
Memorable Teachers: Probably asst, principal Zorb, since I spent a substancial amount of time in his office. Also Patricia Hale who tolerated my reptetive antics with good humor and patience.
I was excited to hear about this website. Always wondered if I'd ever attend a reunion since I took G.E.D. and didn't graduate with the class.
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From: Sandy Sullivan no e-mail adress submitted (1969) Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from Don Freitag, Class of 1969. Occupation: Police Officer, Mont. Co. MD., Children: Michael, soon to be 20 years old, and Adam, just turned 6. Grandchildren: None, thank goodness
Memorable Incident: I can't pick out just 1, they're too many that stand out.
Since High School: Working, taking care of my two son's, and of course working out.
Future Plans: To keep doing what I've been doing, and whatever comes along that catches my interest.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill, and Mr. Cincotta, as I still see both.
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From: Name: Sandra Chapman Bonn Sandrab@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us (1973) Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: Technical Services Supervisor, Children: Kristina Lynn 17 yrs, Daniel Keith 15 yrs
Memorable Incident: The choir trip to New York City.
Since High School: Being a parent, student, and volunteer as well as making a living.
Future Plans: Enjoy my future grandchildren.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Roberts-school store sponsor/Mr. Peerless- choir director/Mr. Gibbs- all the plays.
Missing People? Kathy Markee Thompson is in Savannah, GA and Juliane Benedict is in New Milford CT
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From: Stan Bostwick smjbb@earthlink.net (1970) Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 Subject: class of 1970, sort of.
I found out about this from my brothers, john and ron. Occupation: fraud investigator, Spouse: margaret, Children: justin lee 15yr, brianna monet 5yr
HI THERE ALUM. LET ME EXPLAIN THE "SORT OF". I WAS ORIGINALLY IN THE CLASS OF 1970 BUT FAILED TO PASS ANY ONE OF THREE YEARS OF BIOLOGY. THREE YEARS OF MRS RICHARDSON DOESN'T MAKE A GOOD BOY. SO I MISSED MY GRADUATION. OH YEA. I'M THE BROTHER OF JOHN, AKA; MICKEY,1971, RON, 1977 AND PAGAN (CHRISTENSEN), 1970. SHE WAS KNOWN AS THE "PREGNANT ONE" AT GRADUATION.
MY MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT WAS GETTING CAUGHT SKIPPING HISTORY CLASS THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR. MR. HINES GAVE ME THE NAME OF "THE SKIPPER". CAME OUT OF IT WITH A "B". A LOT BETTER THAN BIOLOGY. REAL COOL TEACHER.
WELL ONCE I DIDN'T GRADUATE I WENT INTO THE ARMY, WITH BILL OSMOND, 1970, AND SERVED THREE YEARS. BILL STAYED IN AND MADE IT A PROFESSION. I GOT OUT, GOT MARRIED, NO KIDS, GOT DIVORCED AFTER SEVEN YEARS, (WHO EVER MADE UP THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH HAD IT RIGHT), GOT MARRIED AGAIN, (FOR THE LAST TIME). PRESENT WIFE, MARGARET, 10 YEARS, (NO ITCH), TWO KIDS, JUSTIN 15, AND BRIANNA, 6. YOU FIGURE IT OUT. IN BETWEEN THE FIRST MARRIAGE AND THE ITCH, I MOVED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, WHERE IT "NEVER RAINS", BUT IT SURE SHAKES, RATTLES, AND ROLLS. AND IT DOES "POUR". I'M LIVING IN SANTA ANA. THE FLATLAND. I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT LANDSLIDES OR FIRES, JUST EARTHQUAKES AND FLOODS.
ONCE I GOT OUT OF THE MILITARY I CAME BACK TO PEARY AND SPOKE TO ONE OF THE COUNSELORS AND TOOK A GENERAL SCIENCE TEAT. I GOT MY DIPLOMA IN 1974. WENT TO BEN FRANKLIN U. IN WASH. D.C. FOR A YEAR. NUMBERS DIDN'T FIT IN MY HEAD. THEN WENT TO MONTGOMERY COLLEGE FOR TWO YEARS STUDYING CRIMINAL JUSTICE. MOVE TO CALIFORNIA BEFORE COMPLETING THE AA. STILL WORKING ON IT. STARTED COLLEGE OUT HERE. DIDN'T FINISH EITHER.
I BEGAN WORKING AT THE HECHT COMPANY IN MARYLAND, (SO DID MR. HINES, TALK ABOUT A REUNION!!),THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE MAY COMPANY OUT HERE. CHANGED JOBS, HAD MY OWN BUSINESS FOR THREE YEARS. HAVE BEEN IN RETAIL SECURITY FOR 20 YEARS. NOW WORKING FOR COSTCO WHOLESALE, PREVIOUSLY PRICE CLUB, AS A FRAUD INVESTIGATOR. GOT A MEMBERSHIP? BOY HAVE I GOT SOME STORIES. THERE WAS THIS GUY........IT'LL TAKE TOO LONG. LOTS OF FUN, EVEN AT MY AGE. HAVE BEEN WITH COSTCO 11 YEARS.
MADE IT TO MY 20 YEAR REUNION AND SAW A LOT OF PEOPLE I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE. HOW EMBARRASSING. I'M SURE SOME FELT THE SAME WAY. I HOPE. PAGAN WAS THER ALSO. WHAT A BLAST. LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR 30TH.
THE NEWS LETTERS ARE GREAT. HEY RON, IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO READ THIS, GOOD LUCK!!!!.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
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From: Barry Robinson barry@frederickmd.com (1976) Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? LOOKING ON THE NET. Occupation: BUSINESS CONSULTANT, Spouse: PAMELLA, Children: JJ (FIRST MARRIAGE) 14
Memorable Incident: WHEN A YOUNG LADY WITH BLONDE HAIR STREAKED DOWN THE HALL **
Since High School: COUNSELING, SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE WORK
Future Plans: TO WRITE A BOOK
Memorable Teachers: MR. BOTELER, HE OPENED UP THE DOOR OF LITERATURE TO ME
Missing People? MY BROTHER BRYAN ROBINSON CAN BE FOUND AFTER I ASK HIM
[** Suzanne Benoit, Class of '76]
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From: Jennifer Speelman Green dgreen@express-news.net (1968) Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from my sister, who sent me a newspaper article. Occupation: Registered Nurse, Spouse: Dennis, Children: Amy age 20, Melissa age l8
Since High School: My husband is in the Air Force so we have traveled quite a bit. I am now working as an OB nurse.
Future Plans: Retire and move back to Md.
Missing People? Peggy Weatherbee Eunson is in North Carolina.
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From: David A. Taylor dtaylor@Centech.com (1979) Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? Diana Keselica (1977). Occupation: GIS QA Coordinator, Children: Danielle (14), Justin (11), Kiersten (6), and Brittany (5)
Since High School: Went to East Carolina University and studied Cartography and Geology. Worked for Greenhorne and O'Mara, American Systems Corporation, the Defense Mapping Agency and am currently with Century Technologies in Silver Spring.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill-great teacher, and Mr. Clark-sense of humor
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From: Anne Schwab Johnson boatcml@bellatlantic.net (1963) Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? Searching the internet. Occupation: consultant, Spouse: walter (John), Children: Les 30, Jeni 26, Jeff 22
Since High School: Since graduating it's been interesting to say the least. On the personal side its been get married, have kids, get divorced, get married, have kids, get divorced, get married, etc ad nauseum. As the saying goes,"i will find a way or make one" I found the way (and the guy) and everythings great.
Career wise:I went to work for the phone co. in 68 til 71. Had to quit when 2nd child was born. In 80 started my own cleaning company. In 86 went back to work for the phone company. Still there. I have side businesses doing ceramics, embroidering and printing shirts.
We live in Severn, have a 20' fishing boat-if you'd like to go fishing let me know. We love company. (Especially if the fish aren't biting... write me for our telephone number) My husband is into family geneology and is a Civil War buff. We fish, camp and travel.
Future Plans: Retire and fish, camp and travel more!
Memorable Teachers: I remember Mr.Moran for his stories about the Stanton Art Theater and his wild ties. His humor had a way of making eng. lit stay in your head.
Can't say I've run into any '63 friends. (wish I had) I do know that Dena Rosenthal from '65 lives in Centreville & is married to Doug Anderson. Would like to know if anyone's heard from Mary Hellen Kerans from '64.
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From: Terri Morehouse Hale ahale@bellsouth.net (1978) Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from my great sister!!! Occupation: Speech Therapist, Spouse: Andy, Children: Magdalene Berlin 9 years old, Daniel Paul 7 1/2 years old, Andrew Wesley 3 1/2 years old; Grandchildren: Oh my God, I don't have any!!
Memorable Incident: Watching Andrea Rosenberg run for the bus, daily! Since High School: Reproducing. Future Plans: I'm going to Alaska!
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clarke because of his "interesting" teaching methods. This class prepared me best for college notetaking.
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From: Courtney Hamilton Della bncn3@hotmail.com (1985) Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 Subject: Update
I graduated from Wheaton (Ugh) High School and found out about the website from Kathy (Weixel) Fitzgerald. Occupation: My Kid's Mom, Spouse: Brian, Children: Peter Hamilton age 4 & 9/12, Catherine Margaret age 2 & 9/12, Emily Patricia age 17 months
Memorable Incident: The fish oil in the air conditioning system, Senior Prank in '83 or '84, I can't remember the exact date, all I can recall is the awful stench of it!
Since High School: B.S., U of MD 1990, Archaeology for two years, marriage in '92, bambinos starting in '93 and laundry and dishes ever since then! Loving every minute of it. Active volunteer in our church and community
Future Plans: Continue doing what I'm doing until children are in school, part-time work after that.
Memorable Teachers: I loved Mr. Clarke and Mr. Boyd, they furthered my love of history and comedy. Mrs. Rosen was always great to talk to. Mrs. Ancell was fun too.
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From: Cheryl Kaneshiro To To-mentor@Thing.Net (1968) Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? My sister who keeps in touch w/ Beth Ciperson. Occupation: Restaurant Manager
Memorable Incident: I think it was seeing the french teacher (petite/blonde). Very out of place.
Since High School: Went back to hawaii, graduated Univ. of Hawaii Went to seminary in Mill Valley, CA for 1 year - ditched that idea. Entered into the every challenging food industry in Hawaii. Moved to NYC in 1978. Continued my upward climb in the food industry. Traveled extensively. Married an artist. Separated from the artist. Meeting the challenge of mid-life, single life, NYC life.
Future Plans: None and many
Memorable Teachers: There was a history teacher who I think was also the tennis instructor or soccer coach. Can't remember his name and don't have a year book nearby.
[Mr. Pine, probably - Soccer]
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From: Vicky D'Anna Kark VKark@aol.com (1972) Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiac Surgery, Spouse: John Children: Christopher-18, Rachel-14; Grandchildren: none that I know of.
Memorable Incident: the day that one of my classmates during drivers education ran over the guard rail in the practice lot.
Since High School: Nursing- I am currently the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist at Washington Adventist Hospital. I have taught nursing at Georgetown University for 8 years- lots and lots of nursing and raising kids. Future Plans: retire- some day
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gibbs, Miss Vadala, Mr. Hines, Mr. Boyce, Mr. Clark
Missing People? I think I probably have lost contact with everyone except Debbie Darr. She is my niece's aunt. I graduated in the summer of 1971, although I am a member of the class of 1972. Went to nursing school in the fall of 1972 and haven't really been in touch since then.
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From: Don Cornett don_cornett@hotmail.com (1967) Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 Subject: the death of a saint
i just received word that my best friend's mom died yesterday in a car wreck in laporte, colorado. alot of you might know mrs crockett-jimmy's mother. if you get a chance read proverbs chapter 31 in the bible and it will describe a godly woman-which mrs crockett was indeed. one of her greatest virtues was faithfulness. i think of the verse in 2 peter 3;9, where it says the lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. to the people who know my upbringing it would be easy to question if god could do anything with me, well mrs crockett remained faithful to god and never gave up in petitioning my life for jesus. i remember in viet nam she would write me every week and tell me about jesus-her letters would always consist of scriptures and unfortunately my heart was not ready then but i know her prayers were mighty in preparing my heart for jesus, and because of that i am forever grateful to mrs crockett-i am so glad that god has given to us great mother's and grandparents who are faithful to continue to pray for us so we can remember god's wish that none of us perish. mr. david crockett is in colorado and jimmy is in hawaii. contact me for their addresses and phone numbers.
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From: Gary Costello garyc@ISHQcorp.com (1966) Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 Subject: Update
See my business and my Beach Rental Home websites, linked on the Alumni Weblinks page. Occupation: IT Business Owner, Children: Candi 28
Memories: Black, Cabretta leather jacket, Chuck Taylors, baggies and a banlon.
Since High School: Retired after 27 years Police Department. Was a Division Director for a national association. Now own my own IT company in Bethesda. Divorced many years ago. Love my get-a-way on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Future Plans: Build a company to sell and sail off like Jimmy Buffet. Memorable Teacher: Mr Hill - My idol!!
Happy half century folks!!
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Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 From: Patricia Furlano Voitk phoward@lifetech.com (shared work e-mail) Subject: Update
I found out about this from Candi Beck Birch (1964). Occupation: Sales/Marketing Manager, Spouse: Bill, Children: Collin- 13 years
Memories: Well, high school is starting to become a blur, however, I have more impressions of that time. They include: a general sense of liking everyone a lot, going to games, participating in lots and lots of sports, worrying about tests, being in love with a few guys, getting shin splints from cheerleading and sharing the best secrets with Pam Foringer.
Since High School: Teaching at Damascus H.S. Spending most of the years at Boehringer Mannheim Biochemicals in Sales/Sales Managment. Now at Life Technologies in Sales & Marketing.
Future Plans: Continue to raise a happy son
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Richardson (Science)-she took such a personal interest in her students, Miss Bladen (PE)-a super motivater, Mr. Mateo (Latin)
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From: Michael D. Dobbs mbdobbs@erols.com (1977) Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Bill Graham. Occupation: attorney, Spouse: Barbara, Children: Alexandra 10, Keely 7
Memorable Incident: Winning the county championship in swimming our senior year.
Since High School: I'm a partner in a D.C. law firm specializing in insurance defense.
Future Plans: Enjoy watching my children grow up.
Memorable Teachers: Minty Glass, my art teacher, taught me how to find beauty in simple things.
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From: Daryl Jones aprjones@bsu.idbsu.edu (1964) Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 Subject: Update
How found? I received an e-mail from Candy Beck. Occupation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Boise State University. Spouse: Ann, Children: Two stepchildren... Monette 37 and Michelline 34, Grandchildren: Clayton, 10, Cali, 5, Brandon, 9, Zach, 6, Alex, 4
Since High School: I earned a B.A., M.A., and Ph. D. in English from Michigan State, then taught as professor and chair of the English Department at Texas Tech from 1973 to 1986. From 1986 to 1991 I served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University, and since 1991 I've served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Boise State. My professional fields are American literature and creative writing. I've published two books and numerous articles, received grants and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Institute of Letters, and was appointed Writer-in-Residence for the State of Idaho in 1992 and 1993. Along the way I was married, divorced, and married again, thus inheriting two stepdaughters. My hobbies, in addition to writing, are foreign films, backpacking, and flyfishing. Through my job, I also have opportunities for international travel, especially to Europe and Asia.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gibbs, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Staney
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From: Skip FitzGerald bradley.fitzgerald@gsa.gov (1976) Date: 21 May 98 Subject: Another Alumni birth
My sister Karen FitzGerald Warren (Class-'79) delivered her third child yesterday (05/20/98). Robert FitzGerald Warren, 7lbs.-8 oz., mother, and father Lane are all doing fine. Skip.
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From: Constantine 'Dean' Peters deanandkaren@erols.com (1977) Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 Subject: Me and My Big Mouth !
For those of you unfortunate enough to be in the path of my huge, boisterous laugh (awarded best laugh, class of 77), here is some relieving news. I've decided to use my voice for good instead of evil (well, not so much evil, as disruption of classes).
On May 31, 1998 at 6:30 Redland Baptist Church, I will be performing a concert of Antonin Dvorak's "Biblical Songs," Opus 99. With my computer and synthesizers (toys) serving as my accompanist.
Composed in 1894 during Dvorak's stay in the States, this piece was written as self-therapy as Dvorak was dealing with the loss of his father and best friend. It is a beautiful cycle of 10 songs, covering the gammut of emotions in only 30 minutes ... and yes, they are in English (as if that ever got in my way of obfuscating the text :-).
For information about the concert, MIDI files of the actual music, lyrics, driving directions, performance notes and unforseen changes, please refer to the following URL: http://www.redlandbaptist.org/dvorak
Even if you don't attend the concert, the webpage is worth visiting as it covers a unique body of music from one of music history's more intense composers.
Okay, you've been warned ... MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW (that's May 31, at 6:30pm).
Dean