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Volume 2, Number 9,
April 1998
MIDNIGHT
SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter for
Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org
PAGE 2 of 6
From: Lauren Davidow Krohn kkrohn@worldnet.att.net (1970) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from the Rockville Gazette. Occupation: Medical Laboratory Technician, Spouse: Kenneth; Children: Aaron 16, Daniella 6; Grandchildren: not yet
Memorable Incident: Moving the anchor from the senior court to in front of Dr. Dunn's doorway.
Since High School: college, career as a med tech, marriage, living overseas, raising a family, more career, returning to the old neighborhood and settling in for good.
Future Plans: Winning the lottery and retiring to our place in Ocean City.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Joseph Campitell....He inspired me to go into a medical career.
From: Georgine Tyson DeBord supermom03@aol.com (1977) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from the Gazette Article 3-25-98. Occupation: Computer Program, Spouse: Jeff; Children: Christopher George - 9 1/2 (08-02-88), Janie Marie - 6 1/2 - (08-06-91)
Memorable Incident: Nothing has yet to match Peary Football Games on a Saturday afternoon!
Since High School: Enjoying watching our family business and our children grow!
Memorable Teachers: The one that sticks out the most is Mr. Hill - "It would behoove you to listen to me" and "You're cruisin for a bruisin." I ran into Mr. Hill a few months ago and he hasn't changed a bit!
From: Robert Tuohey rtuohey@ctron.com Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found the Peary site by surfing the web. Occupation: V.P. Business Development
Memorable Incident: Graduating !
Since High School: Joined the Army shortly after graduating Peary. Took the Airborne Ranger package, had a blast, decided to get serious about life. Did three years, got out and went to college in Boston. Started a career in telecommunications & data networking. Worked in healthcare I.T. market for a couple of years. Joined a networking company and have been there ever since. Have held numerous positions over the years, lived in Australia for 2.5 years, moved to Singapore for 1.5 years, back in NH working Business Development for enterprise and carrier markets. Love my work.
Future Plans: Stop traveling with work so much and build my dream house. Get married or get a really nice boat hmmmmm?
Memorable Teachers: Hmmm ? The two faculty members that stick out the most were probably Mason the hall Monitor and Dr. Dumais. Mason had the uncanny ability to know every move I made, whether it be coming in late or in most instances going home early. I seemed to go out of my way to attended numerous lectures by Dr Dumais....you know, he spoke....I listened. He was an ex-marine, convinced me that the military would be my best bet. Thank you for the sound advice sir.
I do have fond memories of the following teachers, Mr. Bragonier (only teacher that scared me) Mr Hill, Ms Hale and of course Ms Evan Farkas who really got through to me and set me straight. Thank you all for tolerating me.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Evan Farkas please email me, thank you.
From: George M. Stang, Jr. karen.s.stang@trw.com (1966) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
How I found the website? Just a guess. Occupation: Warehouse Manager, Spouse: Karen; Children: Laura - age 15
Memorable Incident: DECA Student of the Year for the State of Maryland, 1966. When I told Coach Laneve to take this helmet and put it where the sun don't shine. (Was JV football captain year before)
Since High School: Joined the Marine Corp... Went to Vietnam... was wounded... came home... went to Italy... came home... worked at Quantico (in charge of swimming pools)... then at the Pentagon... Got Married... went to Okinawa... came home... left active duty... worked in retail grocery as manager... had a daughter (actually, my wife had her - but I helped!)... now I have a new career and real life!!!!! Who says there's not life after 50!!!!
Future Plans: Get my daughter through HS and College... plan for retirement.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill - home room teacher. Was a "real human being." Ed Burlas - wrestling coach - showed me determination. Melvin Weinstein - business department - inspiration and leadership.
Missing People? I don't know where anyone is (except Gale!!)
From: Jean Lejnar lejnarj@exchange.nih.gov (1979) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 Subject: A new arrival
John Lejnar (1979) and Linda Kretschmer Lejnar are the proud parents of Jordon Marie Lejnar 5lbs 3ozs born on Febuary 1, 1998. This is their first born.
From: Shannan Turner Cole Shannan.Cole@calvertgroup.com (1986) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from Elizabeth LeVaca Laurienzo (1984).
Memorable Incident: Football games, wrestling matches, spending time with Stewart Cummings and Ilene Glassman.
Since High School: Graduated from Wheaton High School, which wasn't so bad. The Peary group pretty much stayed together. I took some college classes, moved to Florida twice, then ended up graduating from the U of MD. Got a job at Calvert Group, a socially responsible mutual fund company, in Bethesda (Elizabeth LeVaca Laurienzo, class of '84, works there too). I got married to Gary Cole, a Richard Montgomery/U of MD graduate, in 1993. In 1994, we adopted two ex-racing Greyhounds that live with us in our townhouse in Rockville. They are wonderful pets and we encourage others to look into them if they want dogs! I took a year of graduate classes at Johns Hopkins but put that off in 1996 to have our son Clayton Michael (born 11-14-96). I now work part-time at Calvert Group and have been an MBA widow while Gary is getting his masters at the University of Maryland.
Future Plans: After Gary graduates in May 1998, we will go to Hawaii for two weeks and celebrate. Hopefully, when he starts a new job, we will by a larger house (still in Woodley Gardens) with a big yard and then have more kids and get more dogs!
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gibbs- He was so brilliant! Mr. Gardener as our cheerleading sponsor- He was so sweet and so wise.
Missing People? Ilene Glassman lives in Monrovia, MD. If anyone is interested, I can give updates on Scott Turner, Class of '82 and Shelley Turner Perini, Class of '84. Just e-mail me!
From: Seth Jason seth.jason@mailcity.com (1979) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 Subject: Thanks for another great newletter...
I finally got married Nov 8th 1997. My wife Katherine works for the USDA in College Park. My wedding was a great reunion of my closest friends from Peary; Charlie Coffman (79), Stu Hanson (80) and our mentor, John Horvat from the Tech Crew.
I have also taken the position of House Electrician of the new MCI Center. I have been working on several WETA/PBS television shows, including the next "In Performance at The White House" which will air later this spring. Next for me besides the shows coming to MCI (Eric Clapton and Billy Joel) is the "Memorial Day Concert from the Capitol" with WETA the end of May.
Last spring I heard from Jay German (80) and Ron Tepper (79). Keep up the work in this site. I think it is the greatest.
From: Patsy Zukav no e-mail address (1984) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 Subject: peary high -- of course!
Hi! I'm Patsy Zukav and I graduated from Peary in 1984. It's nice that you have a web page for alumni. Did you hear that the principal Doctor Dumais (doo-may) passed away? I never could find the obituary in the papers. It would be good to see it, and ones of other peary staff and alumni on your page for our information and as a tribute to all our departed friends. It is difficult to find out what happened to who!
To change the subject, I miss Peary alot. College wasn't as small and personal as high school. It would be great to have a picnic reunion of the classes of 1983 and 1984 (Peary's final years) along with the freshmen and Juniors who graduated in '85 and '86 in other schools after Peary closed. After all, we had friends in the older and younger classes, also! It would also be nice to have a wider choice of foods at future reunions. I personally prefer the classic plain fried chicken, hotdogs, & pepsi to spicy, exotic food. If my class sees this letter, I'd like to apologize for not coming to my class reunion in 1994. My father was having his final illness that year. However, I have thought about all of you. Are there any spare photos of that event?
At any rate, thank you for finding a way to bring us all together again -- even if there's no hotdogs! Say hello to Mr. Burlas for me. I'm using a library computer, so its no good to e-mail me. (I'm still practicing how to use the thing!) Just put my letter and your answer on your web page. Tell Mr. Burlas that I still live close to Peary. Bye now!
From: John Hennessey, Jr jhennessey@info-control.com (1973) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the Peary site from my sister Michele (74). Occupation: Vice President/CFO, Spouse: Linda; Children: Allison Michael Polk 17, Lara Catherine Hennessey 10, John Edward Hennessey III 8
Since High School: Working and traveling a lot. Working to get ahead and traveling to live.
Future Plans: Grow my business, sell my business, retire and work at Home Depot.
Memorable Teacher: Melvin Weinstein kept me out of Mabel Thomas's clutches more times than I can remember.
From: Nancy LeMessurier Oleksa noleksa@aol.com (1971) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from the Gazette. Occupation: Administrative Officer, Spouse: Timothy; Children: Jamie 18, Laura 13
Memorable Incident: If I had to pick only one, it would be graduation day.
Since High School: Went to Montgomery College. Married in 1975. Raising two daughters. Worked for FDA for 15 years and am currently working at NIH.
Future Plans: I'm thinking about going back to school as my daughter starts college.
Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Luck - she was my homeroom teacher all 4 years.
From: Shawna Napper Acker sacker@bowiestate.edu (1979) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:45:47 -0500 (EST) Subject: Update
Occupation: Director-Graduate Admissions; Children: Corwin L. Acker II age 9, Cody L. Acker age 4 1/2
Memorable Incident: Not certain of an "incident" that stands out, but since I was a "Pommie," I will always remember competitions and slumber parties. One event that occurred that I will never forget is the death of our classmate, Kevin Lynch.
Since High School: Well, I graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and worked for a number of years as a personal trainer and fitness club manager. I decided to get a "real job" and began working as an administrator with various organizations. I soon ended up at Bowie State Univ., where I have acquired the position as Director of Graduate Admissions. I completed my master's degree at Bowie and am currently enrolled in the higher educ. Ph.D program at the University of MD. Oh yea, during this time, I got married, had 2 wonderful sons and then got separated. (Don't fret, the "ex" and I have a great relationship as long as we're not together.) *laugh*
My parents still reside in Rockville and when I'm in the neighborhood, I take occasion rides past good ole Peary High. I look forward to hearing from someone and am pleased as punch that this web site exists. Thanks!
Future Plans: To be happy, healthy and wise.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. William Thomas....how is he by the way? Although he was not one of my teachers, he was the faculty sponsor for the infamous Peary Pom Pon Squad....hooray! He was the kindest man, regardless of his gruff exterior. He always took care of his girls.
Mr. Boteler - something about him that I liked and I only had one class with him.
Ms. Boniuto (deceased) - Ms. B. was the sweetest teacher I had while at Peary. Although she was my Spanish teacher throughout high school, during my senior year I was her student aide and she was always very respectful and sincere. She had such a generous heart. I will always remember her.
Mr. Mastriani - he was the guidance counselor who sponsored the Peer Counseling group. We had a blast and he was so laid back. When no other teachers were around, we'd call him "Frank" and he didn't mind. Actually, that's what he signed in my year book. I enjoyed working with him, he treated us as "equals."
Mrs. Luck - Great lady! Helped me to enjoy algebra & geometry.
From: Patty Holmburg Dame busterzmom@aol.com (1982) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from the Gazette. Occupation: Mother, Spouse: Jim; Children: Tommy 9, Alexandra 8, Chelsey 4 Christopher 2
Memorable Incident: Graduation
Since High School: Enjoying being a Stay-@-Home Mom & raising my 5 Children (husband is the 5th)
Future Plans: To raise these children and survive with my sanity intact.
Missing People? Bobby Burkhard... married Amy Regner & last seen living in Damascus, MD.
From: Cindy Libby Saunders csaunder@bellatlantic.net (1981) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 Subject: Pat Libby
Just wanted to forward info about Pat Libby (class of '77). He's alive and well. His e-mail address is "dinolib@juno.com " He's......well, he's Dino! I know there are some of you who needed to know this (and you know who you are).
From: Paul Hawes phawes@erols.com (1975) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
How found? An old friend re-discovered. Word of mouth. Occupation: Computer Network Administrator, Children: Just me and my dog...... Jake
Memorable Incident: In 1974, Peary was the extreme underdog going into a game with Weaton H.S. In interviews with several Wheaton players.... they stated "Peary was so bad, we should not have to play them." The week before the game was quiet, and emotional... hell, even Smook spoke very little. We went on to beating them... even had a lineman intercept a pass off their glorified quarterback. the place was nuts, and all Cino could say to us afterwards in the locker room, was "That no matter what else happens to us in our lives, we would always remember this moment." He was right. I saved all the newspaper clippings that game, and to this day.... every once in awhile... look back. and...... Almost getting up the nerve to ask Janice Applegate to dance. God, she was a fox.
Since High School: Navy, married-divorced, recovered from alcoholism, career in computers, now... single & dog. :) BS degree in Fine Arts Photography.
Future Plans: Don't worry, be happy. Find a woman and settle down!
Memorable Teachers: Coach Cino for helping me to grow up... Coach Black, for telling me to grow up... and Mr Lynam, for allowing me to be a kid.
From: Rusty Chester chestera@ncr.disa.mil (1970) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from an article in the Montgomery County Journal. Occupation: Computer Specialist, Spouse: Theresa
Memorable Incident: Vietnam War Protests
Since High School: Since 1971 I've worked for the government. First with the Veteran's Administration then with the Department of Defense. Married in 1974 to an Einstein graduate (class of '70). No children. Spend every weekend at our place in Rehoboth Beach.
Future Plans: Looking forward to retiring from the Government in a few years and then doing what I want to do for a change. Planning on relocating to the eastern shore and working when I want to, if I want to.
Memorable Teacher: Sam Belcher, Industrial Arts. Worked with him part-time in home remodeling. Have remained good friends with him and his wife all these years.
From: Edward Mandich no e-mail address submitted (1981) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from the Gazette Article. Occupation: Management Analyst
Memorable Incident: I remember the most, all the times Wheaton and RMHS students trashed Peary football field by running trucks and cars over it.
Since High School: For the last nine years or so I've been working at Tracor Systems Technologies in Rockville as an Analyst. I work on a program that supports the SQQ-89 sonar for the Naval Sea Systems Command.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke-probably because he was the funniest; Also Mr. Hill-he gave students alot of good advice.
Request: I believe there was a group picture of English Manor Peary students taken at the ten year reunion. Does anybody happen to have an extra copy? If you do and can think of it-let me know. Thank you very much.
Ed Mandich
[Contact Amy Hirsch Edberg, Neal Pizzano, or Bob Lau for Ed's home address]
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