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Volume 2, Number 5,
December 1997
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: Stewart Cummings scummi1071@aol.com (1984) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my brother Steve, Class of '81.
Occupation: Teacher, Spouse: Melynda, Children: Amanda Cummings 7, Jake Cummings 4
Memorable Incident: Putting a mouse in Ms.Dawson's desk
Since High School: Joined military in 1985. Discharged in 1989. Graduated from Univ. of Maryland 1993. Currently attending Univ of Maryland for Masters in Education (will receive degree in June 1998).
From: Jill Fristoe jfristoe@erols.com (1986) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I graduated from Wheaton and found out about the MSO from classmate Eric Cary - class of 1984. Occupation: CPA - Accounting/Treasury Manager, Children: No kids, but 2 cute dogs!
Memorable Incident: Closing Peary after my first year there
Since High School: professional student — Univ. of MD and then graduate degree from American U.
From: Alan Bandler abandler@his.com Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 Subject: building condition
I recently had the opportunity to tour the interior of the school. I'm sad to report that the conditions have deteriorated even further. The developer had to install a perimeter fence and weld some of the doors shut. It seems that the builing has been reduced to a flop house for run-aways and drug addicts. The ceiling in the cafeteria has a huge gaping hole in it. Someone set fire to the auditorium seats and burned a hole in the gym floor. Throughout the building there are racial epithets and gang references.
Alan Bandler
[Photos of the building, inside and out, are available online]
From: (Mary) Terri Torri Hoffman mth@frb.gov (1978) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my brother, Jeff Torri ('80).
Occupation: Senior Information Systems Analyst, Spouse: John,
Children: Kurt age 9, Eric age 5
Since High School: Graduated from Mary Washington College w/BA in Economics; worked for a short while at a trade association then moved to the Federal Reserve Board where I have been for the past 12 years. Somewhere in there I moved SOUTH to Virginia, got married, had two children!
Future Plans: Keep on doing what I'm doing now — it's alot of fun!
Teachers: Miss Dawson for her enthusiasm, Mr. Clarke for teaching me how to study, and Mr. Peerless for sharing his love of music and for all his support
Thanks to all of you for all the effort you put into this site — it is really neat. The reunion is already on the calendar. I can't wait!
From: John Bell jfbell@worldnet.att.net (1978) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I found the website through the Altavista search engine.
Occupation: Engineer, Children: Emily 7, Jennifer 5
Since High School: College, Graduate School, Working for AT&T
Missing people? Edward Bach - try Chapelizod, Ireland
From: Robert A. Perry bob.perry@drake.edu (1980) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
How found? Searched the web. Looking for former classmates since I moved after 10th grade. Occupation: Accountant
Since High School: I originally grew up in Rockville until the end of 10th grade and moved to Iowa City, Iowa. Even though I had graduated from Iowa City High School, I enjoyed the many classmates at Peary HS. Currently working at Drake University as an accountant for the School of Education. Sorry to hear that they had closed Peary HS.
I only attended Peary HS briefly, but had grown up with a lot of the class of 1980. Currently searching for Barbara Ashauer, Carol Wiley, and Greg Graham. Had attended the 1980 graduation and hope to see others for their 20th reunion. Thanks
From: Lisa Lewis Caudle SCLCfive@aol.com (1982) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 Subject; Update
I found out about the website from family and friends.
Occupation: stay at home mom, Spouse: Scott, Children: Matthew 10, Stephanie 8, Elizabeth 7.
Memorable Incidents: St. Pattys Day 1982, wrestling tournament at Catonsville, Horticlture class 1980, graduation.
Since High School: Dental Assistant, got married, and a stay at home mom for 10 years.
Future Plans: To win the lottery. I wish. To raise my 3 wonderful children and buy a vacation home at the beach.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Whitaker, an excellent gymnastics teacher, Mr. Bragonier, a great social studies class, Mr. Myers no comment.
From: Jill Vogin Berrier jmberrier@worldnet.att.net (1981) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I found out about this from my friend, Maria Camarano Lardner (1981), who mentioned it to me.
Occupation: Computer consultant,
Spouse: Arthur, Children: Kelsey 4 1/2, Kyle 3
Since High School: Went off to college and graduated with a Chemistry degree. Worked awhile in that field and really didn't like it so changed to computers. Been doing computer training, support and consulting since. Got married in 1988 and had our kids in 1993 and 1994. Became an at-home mom after kid number two but still work a couple days a week from home.
Future Plans: More of the same until the kids are in school all day - then may pursue more consulting clients to get more full-time work. Maybe I'll relax some!
From: Sandy Bell Richards srichards@onsi.com (1985) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I graduated from Wheaton and found out about the website from the Gazette article about the Alumni Holiday Party. Occupation: Office Coordinator, Spouse: Hugh
Memorable Incidents: There are many fond memories of my time at Peary.
Since High School: College, Work, Traveling, and getting married (Not necessarily in that order.)
Future Plans: More of the same.
Teachers: Mr. Hill and the skipper can. His class was always fun for me.
Missing People? I work with Beth Curtin's father and will be sure to pass this e-mail address to her through him. Nino Basile is married and lives in Silver Spring, and Patrick Thomas can be reached through his parents.
I'm glad to see that someone in our class is trying to get organized with something like this.
From: Sam Mahatan Mahatan@erols.com (1967) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from the Rockville Gazette.
Occupation: Engineering Counsultant,
Spouse: Poonsook,
Children: Channing 23, Percy 17
Memorable Incident: I was nominated as the "friendliest" male in the Class of 1967.
Since High School: I received my Masters Degree at George Washington University (1973). Manager/Department Head of Industrial Engineering. Engineering Consultant (International/Asian countries).
Future Plans: Enjoy life and travel around the world.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Milton Proett (Chairman): He was an inspirational math teacher. Mrs. Priscilla Blazek (Chairman): She helped me learn and enjoy the English language. Miss. Sally Dunlap: Encouraged me to give speeches in front of the classroom. Mrs. Janice Ward: A great homeroom teacher, she always encouraged me to pursue my goals in life. Mr. Robert Pine: My first U.S. History teacher in the United States. I couldn't pass a test, but he still gave me a satisfactory grade.
I would like to meet the entire Class of 1967. Especially Nancy Anderson (nominated Friendliest Female). To The Class of 1967: Please feel free to call or visit me anytime at home. In case I am out of the country, please leave a message.
From: Neal Lee Pizzano npizzano@erols.com (1976) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 Subject: The Alumni Association
Some of you have been wondering what happened to the alumni association idea. It's not dead, just dormant. The association was incorporated in the state of Maryland on November 7th of this year. Since then, I became ill and had to put a number of projects on the back burner. Now that I am nearly up to speed with things, and feeling much better, I again will try to focus some of my energies into making the alumni association a reality for all of us.
If you have any suggestions for alumni events or projects, send me your ideas. One of the ideas already floating around would be to have a homecoming dance sometime next fall. However crazy or obscure the ideas may be, they will all be up for discussion next year.
Neal Pizzano MSO Postmaster Class of '76
From: Neal Lee Pizzano npizzano@erols.com (1976) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 Subject: Holiday Greetings
May all of you have a wonderful, safe, and happy holiday season! Our Friday Night Gatherings will resume in January on the 16th. Look forward to more details, soon.
From: Paul Turner PET212@aol.com (1977) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 Subject: Committee Meeting/Party (AFTER)
Hello everyone and HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
I am sending you this little note to invite you all to the first annual reunion meeting of the 1977 reunion committee on January 17, 1998 at Mr. T's...
I hope at this meeting we can close out the 20th reunion and maybe start on semi-plans for the 25th and other activities that we may feel to help or next one even better.
So anyway please put this in your date books and I will see you there.
Please e-mail me to let me know that you are going to make it and with any ideas that you might have for this meeting... looking forward to seeing you all there. see ya
Paul Turner
From: Joe "Stoney" Stonestreet stonejr@erols.com (1978) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Judy Crosley Ferguson.
Occupation: Carpenter (union), Spouse: Barbara Leigh (1978),
Children: one stepdaughter (Jaqueline Marie, 18), one daughter (Jessica Nicole, 8), Grandchildren: not quite yet!!!!!!!!!
Memorable Incident: Getting busted for skipping an assembly and having the hall monitor sneak up on us trying to catch a buzz in the alcove by the door to the basement mechanical room (anybody out there remember that spot????)..Buzzy Mathurin yelling at the guy and occupying his attention while I winged a burning bowl out into the field of the elementary school next door..Jamie Allen forgetting he had a bong bowl in his pocket and getting hauled off by the cops for it, and Mabel calling my house that night and telling my parents that they didn't get me this time..but they would the next..(tough luck mabel!!!)
Since High School: I worked in restaurants for about the first eight years...and then decided it was time to find something more permanent to do with myself..went through the carpenter apprenticeship program and became a union carpenter working in and around the Washington area ..at the tail end of my restaurant stint I met my wife, Barbara, pretty much for the first time even though we both graduated from REP the same year.. most of my work has been for the Smithsonian (I've worked in ALL the museums downtown on the mall). In addition..I had the honor of being carpenter on call for the last Inauguration (I know..SLICK WILLY..but it was still pretty cool being there !!!!)..My company, Associated Builders, usually puts up the reviewing stand that the Pres stands in to watch the parade, and I was in charge of the construction of the press stand directly accross Pennsylvania Ave. (The thing is a 3 story building put up for what, 4 hours of parade???? HELLO!!! ANYBODY SEEN MY TAX DOLLARS????) Anyway, that's pretty much what I've been up to..(in case you guys were really wondering!!!)
Future Plans: Making it to retirement (only..what...20 YEARS to go and I got this thing beat!!!!)..Looking out for the wife and little ones... PLAYING ONLINE MORE OFTEN!!! (GOD!!!!..aint these things unbelievable???)....and at least making up a better life for the next reunion!!! (sshhhh..don't tell people..)
Teachers: Mr. Black, for trying to teach me Algebra 2 and Trig first thing in the morning (quite a few days after I tested the latest weed going around on the walk to school...BAD IDEA STONEY!!..), and also Mrs. Kanter.. who everyone thought was a complete ditz.. but then I realized that she taught me more about Psychology than I ever thought I could have absorbed ...what a Great Teacher she turned out to be!!!
Missing People? I'm afraid I don't have too much...although I do know James Allen wound up married and living in the Four Corners area (he's class of 79), and when last seen he had a couple of little ones running around the place, but sadly we've kinda slipped away from each other over the years.
From: Sharon Marcus smar1@bellatlantic.net (1970) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 Subject: Fred Dunn appears in the news....
Just writing to make sure you saw the article in this past Sunday's Washington Post Magazine on Cardozo High School. It seems that Fred Dunn (and a picture of him appears in the article with two alumni of Cardozo H.S.) is mentioned several times in the article about the old Central H.S. (now Cardozo H.S.) and how all the old alumni of Central still meet and give scholarships to current students of Cardozo.
Sharon Marcus Class of '70
[Thank you, Sharon! We'll certainly post this online too!]
From: Scott Simmons moonson@email.msn.com (1980) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 21:31:55 -0500 (EST) Subject: Update
Occupation: Technical Writer, Spouse: Beth, Children: None, yet. Grandchildren: Getting way ahead, now!
Since High School: Married Elizabeth Anne James (a Seneca Valley grad) in September, 1989. No kids, yet, but we're getting ready to start! Graduated Towson State, 1990, with a BS in Mass Communications, TV Production focus. Spent two years in Maryland as a freelance 3D animator, then moved to Dallas, Texas, where I continued freelancing for two more years, and even helped develop a couple of bad video games! Got a temporary job at Microsoft after that, which turned into a permanent technical support position. Last Spring, took second place in an online 3D animation contest, and got a short story published for the first time in a Web magazine! Recently got a promotion and transfer to Seattle, where I now do technical writing and editing for the support knowledge base. Life continues to improve.
Future Plans: Kids. More writing and animation. A dog. Zero debt. Travel. More Camping. Fabulous wealth. Freeing the world of ignorance, disease, and poverty. Finding some decent Mexican food in Seattle... Oh, I guess I segued into "Dreams," there...
Teachers: I best remember Bob Clarke, for his good humor, his sponsorship of the pipe band, the way he had of making history come alive, and "Are you ready for a bonus question!?!?!?" "YES, SIR!!!"
*********** QUICK TAKES ***********
Eric Jensen - Class of 1972 ejensen@tyler.net Children: Burkitt Jensen 17, Margaret Jensen 15
Caroline Dennis Kelly - Class of 1977 cekelly@insurebyweb.com I found out about this through word of mouth. Occupation: Insurance Agent, Spouse: Dennis Kelly, Children: Erin Kelly - 14 - 9th Grader at Stone Ridge, Sean Kelly - 13 - 8th Grader at Wood Middle School
Missy Hambright Thrush - Class of 1980 kthrush@skipjack.bluecrab.org Spouse: Kirk Thrush, Children: Kyle age 9 (boy), Kelley age 7 (girl), Casey age 5 (boy)
Eric Hanson - Class of 1983 ephswede@aol.com Occupation: Regional Sales Manager, Spouse: Monica, Children: Erica Brooke 1
Chris Rajotte - Class of 1986 DFIPTL@aol.com I found out about the website from David Thompson (1986). Children: Payton Reign Rajotte 5 months
Dean Cokas - Class of 1973 no e-mail - Orlando, Florida Occupation: Marketing/Sales, Spouse: Renee, Children: Kristen, Age 11
Susan Lewis - Class of 1979 lain@aol.com Occupation: Paralegal, Spouse: Robert Lain, II, Children: Tyler C. Lewis, Since High School: college, working, being a mother
Frank Venuto - Class of 1977 FVenuto@aol.com I found out about this from everyone who's on-line!!!!!!!! Occupation: Vice President-Human Resources and Corporate Health Services; Single, never married
Christina Swift Dodd - Class of 1979 70570.20@compuserve.com Spouse: Alex, Children: Paula - 9, Laura - 7, Joey - 4
Jennifer Boyland Bartolomeo - Class of 1984 jjbartolomeo@msn.com Spouse: Joe Bartolomeo (1981); Children: Tara 8 1/2 years, Kylie 8 1/2 years, Nico 3 1/2 years
Joe Bartolomeo - Class of 1981 jjbartolomeo@msn.com Occupation: Marketing Manager; Spouse: Jennifer (Boyland - 1984); Children: Tara 8.5 yrs, Kylie 8.5 yrs, Nico 3.5 yrs
Janis Wiesman Spanburgh - Class of 1978 tequila2@compuserve.com I found out about this from Jenny Hull (1978). Occupation: Domestic Goddess; Spouse: Bob; Children: Lacey 10, Katelyn 9, Jesse 7 Since High School: Raising a family and eating bonbons Future Plans: Eat more bonbons
John Hauprich - Class of 1977 cove@millervaneaton.com Occupation: Senior Technical Analyst, Spouse: Suzanne
Kelly J. Morris - Class of 1984 fenwick@shore.intercom.net I found out about the MSO from Joe (1981) & Jennifer Boyland (1984) Bartolomeo. Occupation: Hotel Administration, Since High School: I moved to Ocean City in 1992 to enjoy the beach atmosphere permanently
Kendall Diehl - Class of 1974 krdiehl@aol.com I found out about the MSO from friends. Occupation: Glazier - LET'S PAINT THE ANCHOR AGAIN
Richard Kingan - Class of 1977 rakingan@bigfoot.com Occupation: Computer Programmer/Analyst, Spouse: Gretchen, Children: Bobby 11, Jason 11, Dylan 6 and Kaitlyn 1
Russ Chitwood - Class of 1978 no e-mail submitted Santa Clara, CA - Occupation: Engineer, Spouse: Anna, Children: Garret James 4-29-96
Tiffany Goodwin Swann - Class of 1985 RTSwann@aol.com I graduated from Wheaton. I found out about the website through an E-Mail regarding Dr. Dumais' death. Spouse: Richard. Since High School: Moved to Hawaii and found the love of my life and followed him to where I reside today, Colorado
Catherine Aitken Good - Class of 1978 cmcagood@juno.com I found out about the website from Neal Pizzano. Occupation: Creative Memories Consultant/At-home Mom, Spouse: Tom, Children: Justin 7, Brendan 5, Connor 3
Valerie Wood Gillen - Class of 1972 valerie_gillen@harvard.edu Occupation: Associate Director
Mary Lou Beahn - Class of 1979 tjbeahn@glue.umd.edu6 I found out about the website from fellow employees who went to Peary. Occupation: Insurance/Collections
Robert M Kramer - Class of 1979 clkramer@erols.com Occupation: Administrator, Spouse: Cathy, Children: Alexander 6, Hanna 2
Terry Turner Strock - Class of 1974 rtjk4@erols.com Occupation: Claims Automation & Procedure Specialist, Spouse: Roger, Children: Justin age 15, Kyle age 13
Nick D'Ascoli - Class of 1977 NickyD@erols.com I found out about the website from Neal. Memorable Incident: Southern Exposure
Jill Horvat Leininger - Class of 1978 no e-mail I found out about this from Carrie Drury (1978). Spouse: Julian
Joyce M. Barrow - Class of 1979 howblu@aol.com I found out about the website from the Gazette Newspaper. Occupation: Police Detective, Spouse: Brian McClay, Memorable Incident: Graduation Day, Since High School: Working, Future Plans: Retirement, Memorable Teachers: Gary Meyers- Made math fun for a 10th grader who hated it.
Dan DiFonzo - Class of 1981 DDiFonzo@RyanMcGinn.com I saw a blurb in the paper and decided to check it out! Occupation: Director of Public Relations, Spouse: Kim, Missing People: Jim Weixel, Ledyard, CT - Janet Neumann—Bethesda, MD - Alan Rich, Silver Spring, MD
Barbara Leigh Stonestreet - Class of 1978 stonejr@erols.com Occupation: Health Claims Manager, Spouse: Joseph (1978), Children: Jackie Ketterman 18, Jessica Stonestreet 8
Paul Turner - Class of 1977 PET212@aol.com Occupation: Property Management, Spouse/SO: Jo-Ellen, Children: Aurielle - August 10, 1991, Grandchildren: HA.... I DONT THINK SO
Jim Quinn - Class of 1978 james.e.quinn@lmco.com Occupation: Business Development, Spouse: Tina, Children: Sarah 10, Anna 8
Steve Steinberg - Class of 1983 Steve012@erols.com Someone told me about the website (And glad they did!!!) Occupation: Fire/Rescue, Spouse: Still looking for Mrs. Right! Comments: Why did I not know about this before now???
Happy Hanukkah - Happy New Year - Happy Kwanzaa - Merry Christmas
- Articles may be submitted directly from the Peary/MSO Website, OR sent to the MSO: PearyHS@iicsdc.clark.net
- E-mail and Postal Addresses can be submitted from the website, OR send to Postmaster Neal Pizzano: npizzano@erols.com
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(where yy=year, mm=month) e.g. to receive the February
1997 issue, send e-mail to MSO-9702@iicsdc.clark.net
Articles for the January issue are due January 17, 1998. Send your news to the MSO: PearyHS@iicsdc.clark.net
Copyright 1997 The Midnight Sun Online - http://www.pearyhs.org
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Volume 2, Number 5, December 1997
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