Volume 2, Number 7, February 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: Andrew Wall awall@fusn.com(1978) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from Neal Pizzano from a phonme call regarding our reunion. Occupation: Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Engineering / Engineering Supervisor

Memorable Incident: Leaving Home room (during class) and on my way out asking Ass't Principle Lewis if he'd like anything from McDonalds! (DO NOT try to leave by way of the front door!)

Since High School: I still live and work in the area only a few miles from the old school. I've been in the electronics business since leaving school. I am in the semiconductor equipment manufacturing business with Eaton Corporation as an engineering technical supervisor. I am a long distance motorcycle rider and have enjoyed many thousands of touring miles over the years.

Future Plans: I am currently shopping for a house.

Memorable Staff: Ass't Principle Lewis I guess. I was in more trouble during my high school years than during any other part of my life. Between him and my parents, I landed on my feet after all. I've come a long way since then and have done pretty well for myself. Knowing where I came from helps me appreciate where I am now.

I still drive by the school about once a week or so during my local travels. It really looks bad. It's hard to believe what it used to be compared to the eye sore that it has turned into. They should probably level it and create Robert E. Peary Memorial Park or something.

From: Terence Bonnell TBon@compuserve.com (1966) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 Subject: Missing Class of '66 persons

I saw my name on the "Peary HS '66 missing persons list" on the internet, and thought I'd let you know that, in fact, I am not missing.

After Peary I went off to college in Boston, and then in '71 moved to L.A. where I've been working in the music/motion picture business ever since.

I return to Greencastle, Pa. (about a hour from Rockville), every summer to visit my Dad, so I've been and will be in the area, and would love to go to a reunion or birthday party (I'll be 50 in July). Please forward any info to me at the above address.

Since High School: Finished college in '71 w / BA, Divorced, Released album "Handwrought" (ITI Records) 1987, Worked on 300+ motion pictures, including: "Good Will Hunting" "Scream 2" "The Jackal" "For Richer or Poorer" etc...

From: Elizabeth Sabin Girona frangirona@erols.com (1975) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

How I found out about this? I can lie and say my sister or tell the truth and say my Mom. Occupation: domestic goddess, Spouse: Francisco, Children: Molly 14 and Kerry 11

Since High School: Moved around quite a bit, but now we're back in MD to stay, I hope. Last several years I've been substitute teaching, but since returning, I've been staying home, housewife stuff.

Future Plans: Survive daughters' teenagehood.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke and Mr. Boyd. "YES SIR!!!"

From: Jill Gonski Berkowitz (AFS) drjb@erols.com (1965) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Psychiatrist/Psychoanalyst, Spouse: Ivor Children: Jonathan Berkowitz 25, Ruth Berkowitz 22

Memorable Incident: Rehearsing for and performing in My Fair Lady

Since High School: Returned to South Africa and medical school. Got married, had a son, emigrated to USA. Had our second child. Did not work as a physician for 6 years, then did a psychiatry residency in Rochester, NY. Moved to Baltimore,MD. Work full time as a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. On the faculty of U of MD and the Baltimore- Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis. Remember my year at Peary with gratitude and great fondness.

Future Plans: More of the same

Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Phyllis Magrab—exciting, young, alive, interesting, supportive, available. (Although where on earth is she now?) Mr. Vincent Gibbs— also exciting, provocative, very special. I would dearly love to see him again too.

I would love to be able to contact Mr. Gibbs and Mrs. Magrab. Does anyone know how to do this? I would also love to be able to reach Tina Gorham. Has anyone heard from her?

From: Catherine Quinter Schmidlin Schmidlin1@aol.com (1982) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Child Care Provider, Spouse: Kenny Children: Amanda Kimberly 09-01-92 (5), Paige Alexandra 11-06-93 (4), Joseph Nicholas 02-06-97 (1), Grandchildren: none, thank god!

Memorable Incident: A fight between two people in the smoking court. lol

Since High School: Moved to Boston, Came home, got engaged to Donnie, broke up after 5 years, met my husband, had kids, took a break, went to France, came home, started on another kid, and here I am.

Future Plans: Horse Ranch in Frederick

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill for being the only Math teacher I learned anything from and not failing me. Mrs. Leslie for catching me smoking in the bathroom EVERY time. Mr. Nawrocki cause I had a crush on him when I took drivers ed and hit a pole.

From: Marsha Bandler Shapiro CallMeHope@aol.com (1968) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the website from my brother, Howard (1980). Occupation: Paralegal, Spouse: Aaron, Children: Zachary 26, Abby 21, Grandchildren: Yikes! none yet! and no time soon, I hope!

Future Plans: FINALLY! Will graduate from University of Maryland in May of '98 with a BS in Management.

Memorable Teacher: Vincent G (stands for God) Gibbs...what a character!

From: Carol Saile Jeffers gjeffers3@aol.com (1968) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found the website while surfing for reunion info. Will there be this year? Occupation: Associate Professor, Art Education, Spouse: Gene, Children: Jessica Ann Jeffers 20, Jane Elizabeth 16; Grandchildren: ho ho ho

Since High School: BA, PhD U of MD; taught HS art and photography 7 years (Peary and Rockville HS), married HS sweetheart, had two beautiful daughters, taught 1 year at Wichita State University, 4 years at Cal State LA as Associate Prof

Future Plans: Tenure next year; continue research into art as means for improving all academic capabilities

From: Jeannette Vinson Dillard MemKeprJ@aol.com (1969) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the MSO via Ken Roseman (1969). Occupation: Creative Memories Instructor, Spouse: Bill Jones, Children: Robert Michael - dob 06/03/75, Steven James - dob 10/26/80; Grandchildren: Courtney Marie - 12/04/94

Since High School: Married, raised two boys, worked in the legal field for 20 years, in 1994 I began running my own home business as a Creative Memories Instructor. I needed a career with far more flexibility that the law firm could offer. I love what I do now! I teach in-home classes on how to organize your photographs and how to turn that shoebox or drawer full of photos into a safe, meaningful and creative family heirloom that will be treasured for generations to come. You must take the time to not only to save those precious photos but the memories and the stories that go with them. Having lost both of my parents at an early age I know from experience that life is often too short. I would urge everyone to record your family stories now, for generations to come.

Future Plans: I am committed to continue to grow my business, supporting others in building and growing their own home business in this field, and to make my dream of being able to provide my family with a very comfortable future, including my husband being able to retire annd enjoy even more golf than he does presently.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke - a no-nonsense kind of teacher who wasn't going to take any kind of "crap" from any kid in the class. Could you imagine him teaching the kids of the 90's??? Times sure have changed!

And Mrs. Zimmerman - and her determination to lead us all to be more mature and professional-like in our business lives.

From: Dan Gezelter gezelter@chem.columbia.edu (1985) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I graduated from Rockville, and my parents sent me the URL for the MSO! Occupation: Chemistry post-doc, Spouse: Carey Gaudern

Memorable Incident: Some things should probably not be communicated over the net.

Since High School: College, Grad school, a post-doc. I'm *still* in school.

Future Plans: I'm currently on the academic job market. Which means that I have no real future plans until I get a job.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke, Mr. Hill, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Tamm

Missing People? I'm emailing the URL to Leland Tankersley and Lynn Cherny.

From: Leland Tankersley leland@tridsys.com (1985) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I graduated from Wheaton H.S. and found out about the website from Dan Gezelter (1985). Occupation: Project Manager/Technical Director, Spouse: Theresa Farrell

Since High School: B.S. Symbolic Systems, Stanford, 1989; Westat, Inc. (Rockville) 1989-1990; Trident Systems, Inc. (Fairfax) 1990-present

Future Plans: Hawaii trip, retirement

From: Beth Leimbach Swanson hbwws@aol.com (1966) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 Subject; Update

I've visited before, but just got Online - made it to the 1990's! Occupation: Printing business owner (with husband), Spouse: Bill, Children: none - just 2 cats - TLO and Jenniedot; Grandchildren: none that we know of

Memorable Incident: That I graduated without getting in trouble.

Since High School: Working, Working, Working - hope to quit that one of these days.

Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Glass - she was always the epitome of a lady to me.

Hi Gale and Jim - We made it - finally!

From: Lou Zeidman lwzeidma@fedex.com (1976) Date: Fri 23 Jan, 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from my brother, Roy (1978). Occupation: Global Account Manager, Spouse: Kimberly, Children: Justin 6, Chelsea 4

Since High School: Managing multinational businesses for Federal Express on a global scale... It's really not a big world and you'd be surprised how many people from around the world spent the late 70's in the DC area.

Future Plans: Spend more time with my family and enjoy life....

Thanks for taking the time to develop this page to keep the memories alive and keep us forever young.....

Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 21:35:51 -0500 (EST) From: Eugene L. MacKay (Staff/Chemistry Teacher) GENEIS-ONE@msn.com Subject: A Memorable Student

Robert E. Peary High School was but a two year old when I arrived. Perhaps some of you remember the shared office between the two chemistry labs. Mrs. Maykuth and Mr. Zamponia were the other Chemsistry teachers.

George Bozelle was the first Chemistry Lab Squad Member. I had a lot of respect for George and I asked his advice on inviting others to join the Lab Squad. Among those members was a young blond lady named Libby Helmer.

Why does Libby Helmer stand out in my mind so vividly so many years later? Because she performed an act of thoughtfulness. She place a bit of beauty in my life ... a quiet place for my mind to wander when troubled. She entered the office one day with a large object wrapped in brown paper. It was a photo reproduction of one of Carrot's paintings in a rugged blond oak frame covered with glass. She hung that picture, a man on horseback with ancient trees arched over the narrow path of his departure.

Yesterday I hung that picture on a bare wall here in my living room. The photo is faded, extreamly faded, but my memory of that thoughtful act has not faded. I promised myself I would grant myself the pleasure of finding a crisp new Carrot replica to put that frame for a frequent reminder of one simple act of thoughtfulness.

Thank you, Libby Helmer.

Gene MacKay GENEIS-ONE@msn.com

From: Lynne Keady Galletti galletti@erols.com (1978) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 Subject: CBS This Morning

WOW! This whole thing was sooo bizarre.....in 24 hours, we did our radio show (interviewed Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, D-NY on a current bill she is working on called the Breastfeeding Promotion and Protection Act which is a very hot topic right now), hopped in a LIMO!, flew to New York, did CBS This Morning today with Mark McEwen (what a nice guy! and he's from Maryland!), hopped in a limo and flew home...the funny thing is, nothing worked out as they planned in our travel arrangements...our flight out of BWI was cancelled, we had to argue w/the ticket lady to get on the next flight instead of waiting until the middle of the night...we got on a puddle jumper with about 6 other people, took over and organized the plane (the pilot was cracking up)....turns out, a guy from ABC is sitting in the seat behind us....we had press kits with us and asked for his opinion...he took the press kit and told the pilot (he flies this flight a lot apparently) that he was going to try to get us on Good Morning America!!! Anyway, if that's not bizarre enough, the producer in New York just LOVES us and called her girlfriend who is a book publisher in New York! Wait, it gets better... on the flight home (we are pretty tired by now and just want to get home!) the driver messes up and we miss our flight, they rush us on the next shuttle into National Airport and who is sitting near us??? Felicia Rashad, you know, Ahmad's wife... and I got to take a picture with her!!!! WOW!

Oh yeah, the topic on CBS This Morning...first of all, we were on for 6 minutes! They wanted to talk about what we thought and what were the general thoughts of our listeners and Mom's we talk to about the latest developments with president Clinton and the allegations about him and the intern!!!

Whew! What a day!

Lynne

From: John Leatherwood jsandman@pinn.net (1976) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from Neal "The MAN Himself" Pizzano (1976). Occupation: Real Estate Broker, Spouse: Kimberly, Children: Kyle Braden 12 yrs, Morgan Briann 2 yrs, Jordan (either Noell or Noah) ...DUE 8/98!! (AND THAT BE IT FOR ME!); Grandchildren: OUCH!

Memorable Incident: Senior skip day ... Dave Filler and I, as incorrigible youths are, decided to actually skip on senior skip day (as opposed to the many other days I skipped - even when there wasn't even an occasion!) ... we were accompanied by 2 lovely ladies (I will use first names only as their parents may still not know about it & they might get in big trouble!) LINDA & KATHY...any way the day was sure to be great as the weather was beautiful & we were heading to Brighton Dam...but, first a stop to obtain some spirits (the spirits of the day then were "sangria")- sends chills up my spine to think how much conspicuous consumption took place in those days. Any ways, our place of preference was COUNTRY BOYS in Silver Spring, That particular day, the very same guy who had sold it to us youngsters on sooo many occasions said he could not sell it to us that day . WE PLEADED , saying we had girls in the car & how could we possibly face them without (as we had so hyped them up on the drive to store!) Long story short we were embarrased, the ladies were just that & they laughed, & we had a wonderful day in the sun (for a moment our masculinity was on the line & we survived) And then, there was the time Dave Filler chummed on the inside of my car on the way to the Senior Banquet, but, that's another story...

Since High School: Married Linda Tillson (1976) in '80, had son Kyle '85, divorced '89, Married Kim, now have Kyle 50% of the time, we have daughter Morgan, and one on the way!!

Future Plans: Kim & just returned from short trip to the Keys, I just returned yesterday from "Viva" Las Vegas w/ my Dad (I took him on a Father/Son trip that he and I will never forget). If you all out there have the opportunity to take time out - spend time with your folks. None of us are getting any younger - its a great way to create quality time & memories for a lifetime. Now that I am back, I have tons of work to catch up on & many client's with homes they would like me to get sold for them...so ANYONE INTERESTED IN BUYING A HOME @ THE BEACH? The Outer Banks is a wonderful place to be!

Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Luck - I later learned that I was one of thousands of "Lost Balls in High Weeds" ... Stan Boteler because he is a nice person & I like to watch movies...I still pride myself on figuring out the plot early into any movie (because, I look for the "Foreshadowing")- see, I didn't sleep through all the classes!

When I have more time I will write in more detail about what's happening on my end....For now, SEE YA!

From: Patrick Casteel pepsipati@aol.com (1983) Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 Subject: CLASS REUNION

NEAL I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANYTHING HAS BEEN OR WILL BE PLANED FOR THE 15 YEAR REUNION FOR THIS YEAR, AND IF I COULD GET A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO ARE NOW ON YOUR LIST ONLINE IT WILL BE APPRECIATED THANKS.

PATRICK CASTEEL

Occupation: BANKING/ACCOUNTING Memorable Incident: JUST HANGING OUT IN THE ASPEN HILL PARKING LOT WITH FRIENDS Since High School: WORKING ON CAREER AND MEETING LOTS OF PEOPLE Future Plans: POSSIBLE MOVE TO WISCONSIN I LOVE SNOW Teachers: MS. JERRY KAVANAGH WOULD LOVE TO SEE HER AGAIN WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF SHE STILL PLAYS GUITAR Missing People? CECELIA QUINTARO DAVIS /GERMANTOWN MD, ANABELA QUINTERO GERM.

ALUMNI PETS CORNER - MINE ARE LUCY DOG, BARNEY AND BAMBAM CATS, AND FRED THE AFRICAN GRAY PARROT

From: Jerry Van Sickler vanman@visuallink.com (1970) Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from my sister, Alison, Class of 1978. Occupation: Account Manager, Spouse: Connie, Children: Michael 10, Gregory 8, Kelsey 6

Since High School: Owned my own Business for 12 years made a lot of money and sold it. Presently working for W.W.Grainger. Still coaching my kid's in sports.

Missing People? Charlie Hatch is in Alabama.

From: Rob (Robby) Lao rob.lao@occ.treas.gov (1981) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the website thru Stuart Goldman (1981). Occupation: compensation consultant, Fiance: patti pastorelli, Children: none (yet!). 2 cats, brother and sister about 5 1/2 yrs old; Grandchildren: yeah, right! nope.

Memorable Incident: trip to europe w/mr. clarke senior yr—4 cities in 10 days, the train rides, and the beauty, and rich, long-history of tradition of the cities visited. Falling in-love w/carol h from phs '80 and then dating her for the next 2 1/2 yrs.

Since High School: attended univ of maryland, received my bs in personnel & labor relations/business administration in may '86. have been working professionally in the compensation field for the last 12 yrs. got married (no kids), divorced, and currently am engaged — our wedding is planned for this may 23rd. since it's the 2nd marriage for both patti and me and we've done the big, formal event once (albeit to different spouses!), we're going to hold the wedding on our deck and the reception in our back yard. sherri cave pulchaski, a member of phs '81, will be our minister—then it'll be time for bbq ribs from red, hot, and blue.

let's see—-have done some travelling, particularly out west. beautiful natural parks and hiking trails—don't get anything near that gorgeous or rugged back here in the east. hmmm, gone thru 6 new car purchases in 12 yrs since graduating college. now have the car of my dreams: a '97 camaro ss—sure to be a collector's item since only 3000 were made.

Future Plans: getting married, settling in, and enjoying life w/my soulmate!

Teachers: mr. proett— he treated us like adults and made each of us responsible for learning w/o being condenscending. some people thought this made him aloof and not a good teacher, but i think he was ahead of his time by making us take responsibility for our education. also, can't beat his unicycle ride in the hallway at the end of the school yr!

thx, amy, for being the class coordinator.

From: Gregg Apodaca email@pottersviolins.com (1979) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 Subject: peary submission

My wife (Eve) & I both attended PearyHS, we both also left the state in our senior year but still feel that Peary is our high school from which we belong to. My wife's name at the time was Eve Morton (also 1979). My sister graduated from Peary in 1977. Eve works as a medical secretary and I work as a shipping/receiving manager for a violin/cello shop. We have three daughters Angela 16, Michell 14, & Stephanie 10, with our three dogs, two cats, 1 hampster, and assorted fish in our new house in Rockville/Twinbrook area.

From: Steven Sims stevesims@prodigy.net (1979) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about MSO from Jim Brown (1981). Occupation: Pension Analyst, Memorable Incident: Graduation and playing on the golf team

Since High School: Graduated from Montgomery College, 1982 Graduated from Towson State University, 1984 Graduated from the Institute of Retirement Panning, 1996

After graduating from Towson, I took a position with the Sheet Metal Workers National Pension Fund. I am still working for the same Fund and oversee a staff of 15 which includes a 1978 Peary graduate, Zena Collins. While at Montgomery and Towson, I played on the golf team and competed up and down the east coast in various tournaments. Since college I have continued to play golf and and almost annually play in the Western Md. Amateur with fellow Peary grads, Bob Perry, Vern Caswell and Jim Brown.

Future Plans: Move to a warmer climate!

Teachers: Mr. Hahn - everyone who played on the golf team during our senior year knows why.

Missing People? When the missing alumni section is completed, let me know. I have numbers for Bob Perry, Vern Caswell and Mike Marceron.

Hi Lisa, Were you in my 2nd grade class with Ms. Cushing at Wheaton Woods?

From: Shawn A. Boyd docrock@i-94.net (1984) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Web & Graphic Designer, Disk Jockey; Still Single

Memorable Incident: Trying out for and making the Cheerleading Squad with Ralph Romano and Jeff Ball. Placing second in MR. Peary contest 1984. Starting food fights in the cafeteria. The Cheerleading Squad, Tami, Ann, Jenn, Monique, Ralph, Jeff, and the rest of the gang. Working and Monkey General Hospital for Health Sciences Class. The antics of George Powell (83), Damone Williams (83), and Mike Wheeler (84). My best friends Timmy Beth, Lendord, Ronnie "skeets" and the rest of our Asskicking Track team. All of our dominating Victories at the States. The Last graduating Class and our fights to stay Open. Dissin' Rockville High. The awsome dedication of the class of 1984.

Since High School: Went to Med School worked as a E.M.T. for 6 years. Then started in Radio as a Night DJ now Moved to the internet realm as a means of getting rich.

Teachers: Mr. "Bag Pipes" Clarke -History, Mrs. Rosen, Mr. Gibbs -Drama/English, Mr. Gardner "The Big Guy" -Math.

If you come to Hawaii look me UP —-Aloha

From: Chris von Stein cvsluvsash@aol.com (1985) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I graduated from Wheaton.... found out about the website from Kevin Murphy (84). Occupation: Teacher, Spouse: Angela Hall, Children: negative

Memorable Incident: Homecoming 83, my sister's boyfriend rolled his truck with me and tom in the back

Since High School: having fun, Active duty army for 3.5 years including Desert Storm and Germany. Just graduated from Catholic University with a BA in Education

Future Plans: Teach at Secondary or higher level in Monkey or howard or frederick county

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill for his class Missing People? I'm in touch with Jimmy Edwards and Tommy Lewis.

hi becky, thanks for doing this

From: Sharon Slason Limparis slimparis1@juno.com (1978) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: pc board assembler, Spouse: ron limparis (1978), Children: jeremy 15 years old, andrew 13 years old, kevin 8 years old

Memorable Incident: while in the peary pipe band we took a trip down to florida and competed in highland games. that is when my future husband and i started dating.

Since High School: ron and i bought a house in gaithersburg, while ron was building up a printed circuit design company i was busy raising our 3 boys. for the past few years i have worked for the company, called artwork masters corp.. i began to work from home building pc boards now i work at the office in gaithersburg on a part time basis, based on our childrens' school schedule.

Memorable Teacher: mr clarke is fondly remembered as our pipe band director, the band took us to many new places and many new experiences!

Missing People? i'm in touch with bobby desantis and steve wyne

From: Ron Limparis no1NSfan@juno.com (1978) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the website from my wife, sharon slason limparis (1978). Occupation: printed circuit board designer, v.p. of company, Spouse: sharon slason (1978), Children: jeremy 15 years old, andrew 13 years old, kevin 8 years old

Future Plans: to do some more sailing on the chesapeake bay aboard our boat, the tracy-allison!

From: Alan R. Heintzelman aheintzelman@us.ibm.com (1978) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Principal, IBM Global Services; Spouse: Kathi Willette Heintzelman (1979), Children: Sean 6.5 years

Memories: The football and basketball games, the great times with friends, the weekend parties and the care-free lifestyle enjoyed.

Since High School: Working at IBM, raising a family, the usual stuff

Future Plans: Unclear at this time....retire early and enjoy life.

Teachers: Coach Williams, John Cino, Mr Boyd, Mr Clarke, Ms. Dawson ...enjoyed their classes and my classmates.

Thanks for all the effort to make this Web site happen; great idea, but surely lots of work as well

From: Rick Smith ljls@earthlink.net (1976) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the Peary website from Carole Stein Dibo (1976).

Occupation: Integrated Circuit Broker, Spouse: Laura, Children: Stephen 17, Rick Jr. 16, Nicole 13, Matthew 12

Memories: ALL THE PEOPLE!!!

Since High School: Raising a family, working and my own company. Survived a ten year ordeal with Hodgkins Disease (thank God!!!)

Future Plans: doing my business, family activities, many various civic activities in St. Petersburg. Continue guitar lessons and play local clubs. Travel.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Courtney-Electricity, he was a laugh a minute. Mr. Schere- he really inspired me the most to accomplish something.

From: Carol Jean Houlder Mathews cmathews@chesapeake.net (1980) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Webmaster/Web Programmer, Spouse: Scott, Children: Jessica Lee Mathews 8, Victoria Lynn Mathews 5

Memorable Times: Sports events .... football games and basketball games

Since High School: Got my EE degree, working for defense contractors doing a variety of work including programming and technical writing. Learned to scuba dive. Have a great family.

Future Plans: Improve on my relationships with family and friends.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill. He was not only an inspiration to me in the field of mathematics but he also stands out in my mind as a role model... the nice, good natured teacher who was a family man but also cool.

From: Bruce F. Heller Heller@TST.Tracor.com (1974) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Accountant, Spouse: Cindy, Children: Laura 8, Brett 6

Memories: How filthy the school was, esp. Mens Rooms; Brace cutting me from JV baseball; Steve Mathieson riding down Rick Summerour in a punt return in Peary/Richard Montgomery football game and hitting baseline jumpers to get Peary back in the championship basketball game against Springbrook; Craig "magic" Davis tying and winning the game; playing burn guts in Power Mechanics class; partying on the lower field and Mens room; all the great friends at Peary

Since High School: Work, family, teaching children, still playing sports

Teachers: Mr. Travers, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Hassler - great guys and could get the message through

Hope to see all my old friends at the big "25th" reunion

From: Larry Mischou lmischou@aol.com (1966) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the website from and Email received from Gale S. Privette (1966). Occupation: Auto Sales *Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover*, Spouse: Liz, Children: Michael William Mischou Age 26 (& his wife, Donna!), Kristin Marie Mischou Age 21; Grandchildren: Catherine Elizabeth Mischou - born 12/12/97 (6 weeks old!!) & Adorable

Memorable Incident: Baseball games!!

Since High School: Having fun raising the family....love selling Autos ....currently at HBL Inc in Tysons Corner, VA... Drop by to see me!!

Future Plans: Wants to retire in 5-7 years for good and play some serious golf, boating, and not shovel any SNOW!!!

Memorable Teachers: MR. WILLIAMS (BASEBALL COACH), MISS STANEY (ENGLISH TEACHER), OF COURSE, DR. DUNN AND MRS. GLASS!! AND ALL THE FACULTY - WE HAD A GREAT TIME.

THE HOME PAGE IS GREAT FOR PEARY ALUMNI...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...

From: Geoff Godwin GodwinGA@compuserve.com (1981) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: National Sales Manager, Spouse: Wendy Tucker Godwin (1980) Her Occupation: Occupational Therapist, Children: Aaron 3yrs

Memorable Incident: I better say "meeting my future wife," but I still have very vivid memories of sporting events, band concerts, and a trip to France.

Since High School: College, Grad School, 5 yrs in the Air Force, and finally Corporate Life....but most of all enjoying my family.

Future Plans; Hopefully more of the same.

Teachers: Mrs. Specter/French Trip - Mr. Hill/The Best - Mr. Decamp and Mr. Lucas/Good Friends

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