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

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From: Pete Koepke c/o kellerfam@erols.com (1963) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Student of life, Children: Daughter 25 years

Since High School: Experiencing life by living off the land in Northern California. Art, poetry, frisbee, school teacher, sustainable agriculture and horticulture.

Future Plans: Sharing the peace and abundance of simplicity with gratitude.

Memorable Teachers: Bill Thomas, Dave Moran, and Pearl Richardson

Comments: hey hey give me a call

From: Dave Ferro dferro6188@aol.com (1973) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found the site via a Peary web search. Occupation: Const. Plans Analyst, Mont. Co. Govt. Spouse: Robin; Children: Chris Paul Ferro 15, Jennifer Ann Ferro 18

Memorable Incident: Not fit for print! Since High School: Working My Life Away. Future Plans: Quit working my life away!

Memorable Staff: Mrs. Thomas, She wasn't as tough as she wanted everyone to believe.

From: Nannette Berardi Gadomski Snapwing@aol.com (1983) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How I found the website? From an e-mail from Cathy Clayton. Thanks, Cathy!! Occupation: Medical Assistant, Spouse: Mark (Ski)

Since High School: I recently moved from Montgomery County, to the Gulf coast of Florida! Love it so far, but have spent most of my time down here recovering from major abdominal surgery!! Now, the fun will start!!

Future Plans: ADOPTING A BABY!!!!!!

From: Eileen Brown Carter ecarter236@aol.com (1965) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 Subject: Reunion

We are limping along trying to set up a reunion quite possibly with the classes of 63 and 64. Need some input looking for classmates that are no longer in this area or on this earth. One of the guys from the class of 64 suggested a combo reunion and most responses I received were in favor of this endeavor. I need some help and suggestions. We are shooting for the year 2000, so we have plenty of time to do all the rounding up we can.

If anyone has attended the last couple of reunions maybe you can locate any information that was given out and pass it along to me. Thanks... looking forward to hearing from everybody.

From: Kathy Orlando Kreidler BILL1234@erols.com (1981) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 Subject: alumni news section of MSO

I found out about this site from my parents who still live in the PHS area. Since PHS, I've been in college, mostly. I have two master's degrees, and am working on my Ph.D. I've been an elementary assistant principal for 5 years. I was married for the first time 2 years ago. No kids, but we have a great chocolate lab, Madison. I think this website is a great idea!

From: Gary Steinfort gsteinfort@aol.com (1969) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Coast Guard Officer, Electrical Engineer; Spouse: Donna Miller Steinfort (class '68); Children: Kristen 22, Eric 19

Since High School: US Coast Guard since graduation and moved around the US including New London CT, Key West Fla, Lafayette Ind, Alexandria Va, Portsmouth Va, Juneau Alaska, Rockville Md. I have been involved in electronics and computers engineering for most of my CG career and now I'm Chief of the CG's Office of Research & Development in D.C. Married my High School sweetheart Donna Miller (class of 68) and will celebrate our 25th Anniversary in 98.

Future Plans: The Coast Guard in moving us back to Alaska (Ketchikan) in the summer of 98. We are look forward to moving back to the "Last Frontier"

Memorable Teachers: Mr Hill, Mrs Richardson

From: Jim Turner jimt@awmanet.org (1971) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Trade Assn. V.P. Spouse: Leslie, Children: James Paul 17

Memorable Incident: Nothing but good memories of Peary. I'm sure I've forgotten more than I ever could have remembered.

Since High School: College, work, marriage, work and then some more work.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke, Mr. Hill, Mr. Hunt, Coach Williams - all great teachers.

From: Barry Witt thewitts@mindspring.com (1974) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Lenny Chornock was stiching up my son's head and he told me about the website. Occupation: Senior Intelligence Analyst/Dept of Defense, Spouse: Tammy; Children: Megan 18, Brandon 14, Tyler 11

Memorable Incident: Graduation

Since High School: Spent time in the Army, Joined Defense Intelligence Agency, got married, have three kids, Coach Football, Baseball, Indoor Soccer in Damascus and currently run the Pony Baseball league for Gaithersburg and the PeeWee Division for MCBA (County select Baseball).

Future Plans: Try not to lose all my hair. Retire with dignity. Watch my kids play college ball. Coach my kids kids someday!

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Brace - best coach I ever had. Wish my sons could play for him.

From: Terri Cohea Murray tkm0918@aol.com (1971) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? Contacted a classmate on ClassMates.com. Occupation: Registered nurse practitioner; Children: Mary Beth 22, Sean 16

Memorable Incident: May Day 1970

Since High School: Attending school, travelling, getting married, having children, raising children, having fun!

Future Plans: To do more travelling

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Gibbs. Does anyone need to ask why??

From: Gale Senseman Privette gale7@juno.com (1966) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 Subject: Harvey Cottle's Sister Carol

I just wanted you all to know that I received word that Harvey Cottle's Sister Patricia who they called "Carol" -Just passed away. She also graduated from Peary in the class of '64. I spoke to Harvey today and expressed our sympathy. If any of you wish to send a card, please email me for his address.

Gale

From: Bill Hearl bhearl@erols.com (1975) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? Met a '76 alumni at the Shady Grove Hospital ER. Occupation: Senior Scientific Management / biotech, Spouse: Maureen; Children: C.J. 11, Mary Kathleen 9, Tommy 7

Memorable Incident: I would say its a toss up between Mr. Hill's daily sayings, Mr. Proett's unicycle, Miss Sheehy's Spanish class and that amusing fad at the time, streaking as some things that I remember well. It has been a long time - the memory isn't what it used to be!

Since High School: After 8 years of college plus two years of post-doctoral training, I have pursued a career in biotechnology. I currently work at a Gaithersburg company, Kirkegaard & Perry Labs, as the Vice President of Research. My wife, Maureen, and I have been married almost 20 years, and we have three great children. When I am not working or busy with the family, I like to golf (or at least try to golf).

Future Plans: I am waiting for KPL to go public - then retire to Tahiti ;)

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill, for always wanting to "dot my eyes" and Mr. Steele - what ever happened to Ed's Beds?

Missing People? Michelle Morrison Haas also lives in Damascus

From: Kristie Germane Chantiles kchantil@manu.com (1986) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I graduated from Wheaton. Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Spouse: Joe Chantiles 1981, Joe's Occupation: Electrician; Children: Philip (PJ) Chantiles 11 months

Memorable Incidents: Too many to name!

Since High School: I have been working and getting married and having a baby!

Future Plans: None right now!

Memorable Teachers: Ms. Rosen - Very fun teacher. Ms. Thompson - Science teacher - She was very nice to me, even when I was being a trouble maker!

Missing People? Trish Murphy - has a daughter 2yrs old, Shana.

From: Linda Warfield Murr lmurr@cpsc.gov (1977) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from my brother. Occupation: Budget Analyst, Spouse: Thomas; Children: Heather Murr 20 (stepdaughter), Shannon Murr 18 (stepdaughter)

Since High School: Working for the Federal Government, mostly at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Married nine years have two stepdaughters. One is attending Univ. of Md. at Balt. studing nursing the other attending Loyola College in Baltimore undecided on her major. We have a house in Gaithersburg and a vacation home at Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland. Enjoy boating in the summer and snow skiing in the winter.

From: Richard Trott rtrott@erols.com (1968) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Self Employed, Spouse: Chris; Children: Debra 26, Vicki 24, Ricky 19, Crissy 19; Grandchildren: Tori 7

Memorable Incident: Trip to Canada

Since High School: Self Employed for the most part. except for 5yrs with the Mont Co. Sheriffs Dept.

Future Plans: Retirement when all of the kids are finished college

Memorable Teacher: Probably Mr. Stewart taking us to Gettysburg

From: Sharon LaFever Symonds recon8542@juno.com (1973) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? My father saw it in the newspaper. Occupation: Financial Analyst, Spouse: Tom; Children: Megan - 14, Kearstyn - 11, Millie - 10

Since High School: Graduated University College in 1991 with an Accounting Degree and later received my CPA. In 1994, I adopted three children which are now 14, 11 and 10 yrs. old.

From: John Chase chemman@webtv.net (1968) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from Richard Trott. Occupation: Chemical sales Memorable Incidents: Too many to list here - ~laughing~

Since High School: Working - getting married and living through hell since my wife died three years ago

Future Plans: Starting life over again and looking forward to the future

Memorable Staff: Dr. Dunn - thought I should spend more time away from school

From: Renee Hardre Montgomery montgomeryfam@erols.com (1971) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from an e-mail from Sheryl Marshall Cunningham. Occupation: Queen Mother, Spouse: Phil; Children: Kyle 13, Megan 11, Kelsey 7

Memorable Incident: Hanging out with my good friends Sheryl, Roz and Cindy. I loved the Soccer and Football games. I'll never forget getting "nailed" by Mabel Thomas at Wheaton Plaza after skipping school for a "few" days. The rest is a blur!!

Since High School: Married and divorced Chris Buker (70). Worked for Giant Food for 18 years in management where I met my husband Phil. Moved to Charlottesville in 87 so Phil could manage that store. I had to leave the company then because we could not work together. I have been managing our home life ever since. We moved back to the metro area in 92 and settled in Warrenton.

Future Plans: I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up! In the meantime, we are hoping to put three kids through college and then retire to the beach.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Campitell for keeping me awake in homeroom and Mr. Hill for philosophies that he shared with us.

From: Bill Callahan imintogolf@aol.com (1965) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? Eileen Brown Carter gave me a shout. Occupation: Marketing Sales Executive, Spouse: Rosemary; Children: Laura Callahan 13

Memorable Incident: "Of Thee I Sing" and the great memories

Since High School: Work w/ AT&T for 25 years. Past 6 years have worked on Marriott Int'l Account. Still playin golf, attending mass each Sunday, raisin' a nice family and livin each day to the fullest.

Future Plans: May retire from AT&T this year w/ golden parachute. Will continue to work but not sure of next job at current moment. Maybe I'll work at a Starbucks. What the hell. I'm addicted to their coffee!

Memorable Teachers: Lots of em. Mr. Thomas, Burless, Gibbs. Miss Bauer, Vadala, Richardson. Many others too.

Missing People? Art Krum is in Libertytown, Md.

Comments: Great idea! Havin this web page. Congratulations and thank you to all who were involved!

From: Jean Mathias Dewey JeanDewey@aol.com (1976) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 Subject: on line newsletter

I found out about this wonderful web from my sister Joyce (1978). Occupation: Elementary Teacher Assistant

Married Richard in 1981, we have three wonderful children. Matt 20, Ryan 15, Amanda 13.

Since graduation I married a Sgt. in the Marine Corp. We lived in Gaithersburg till 4/82 at which time they sent us to Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. And then it was off to Beaufort, South Carolina 5/85 till 6/87. The Marine Corp then said it is over seas you go, at which time my children came home to Poolesville Md for 1 year. Upon my husband's return we were stationed at Quatinaco Va. While there I worked as an Assistant Director at La Petite Academy. We actually stayed put for a while 6/88 to 7/95. This gave our son time to graduate from Quantico High School. And again it was time to move! This time we went to MCAS Tustin, in Irvine California. Southern California is beautiful, with so much to see and do. Which finally brought us to the end of our tour. We retired from the Marine Corp and moved to Port St. Lucie Florida where we hope to put some roots down..

I am now working as an Elem. Teacher Assistant, my husband is a Police Officer, and our son Matt also works at the police Dept. with hope of completeing the academy by Jan 1999.

As you can see we have been busy "touring" the U.S and have met some wonderful friends. Keep up this wonderful newsletter.

From: Sharon Schuler Haley PS_Haley@classic.msn.com (1981) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the website from a friend of my mother. Occupation: Homemaker/Actuary Part-time at home, Spouse: Peter; Children: Gregory Haley 12 - stepson, Anna Haley 2 1/2, Benjamin Haley 1, One due in September 98

Since High School: Attended Towson State University to get my Bachlors degree Then got a job at Union Labor Life Insurance Company where I began my studies to become an Actuary. There I met my husband. I changed jobs in 1991 to United Services Life in Arlington, VA. Got married in 1994 and had my first child in August 1995. Went down to part-time work three days a week. Had my second child in February 1997 and stayed home. Began doing work at home just this year 1998. Expecting third child in September 1998.

From: Jim Spahn cozad@pino.cbb.entelnet.bo (1972) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? Newspaper clipping (Aspen Hill Gazette) sent from my folks referred to the site, then I did a websearch, Occupation: Priest / Marriage and Family Therapist

Since High School: Priest in the Dominican Order Taught high school 3 years, worked in a parish 3 years, worked on a college campus(Univ. of Wisc.-Milwaukee) 2 years, worked in a runaway shelter, home for disturbed children, received an MSW from UW-Milwaukee, became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and since 1995, I've been working in Bolivia training Bolivian candidates for the ministry and working with orphans

From: James M. Conte conte069@hotmail.com (1983) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Estimator/Supervisor Spouse: BJ; Children: Christopher James (CJ) 13, Dannielle Renee 11

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill, he and I could relate - I think. If there was ever a teacher that I miss interacting with, it would be Mr. Hill. Thank yu Mr. Hill for all yur wisdom.

Comments: I REALLY MISS EVERYBODY. CAN WE START OVER AND SLOW DOWN?

From: Dean Peters deanandkaren@erols.com (1977) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 Subject: Dean singing in public (AHHH)

I know you're all busy, so that's why I'm posting this in the MSO now (and probably again in May).. Mark your calendars. On May 31, 1998 at 6:30 Redland Baptist Church, I will be performing a concert of Antonin Dvorak's "Biblical Songs," Opus 99.

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 :-).

As an interesting side note, my computer is my accompanist.

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

From: Frank J. Hearl fhearl@wvu.edu (1970) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? My Brother Bill ('75) found the site and passed the info on to me. Occupation: Engineer, Spouse: Teresa; Children: Heidi 26, Renee 21

Memorable Incident: Watching the NASA launches in the cafeteria.

Since High School: Work for the Public Health Service doing industrial hygiene (workplace safety and health research).

Future Plans: Retire in 5 years, then do some consulting.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Imhoff - made physics an interesting experience. Mr. Proett - let me and Alan Hayes take Trig over the summer as self-study. Mr. Cicotta - whipped us with his whistle as we "ran the stairs" for wrestling practice.

I'd really like to get in touch with Tom Conroy. If you know where to find him, please let me know.

From: Marie Lozupone Denissen marie.denissen@grace.com (1973) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? Surfing the net. Occupation: Computer Systems Analyst, Spouse: Ron; Children: Nicholas-13, Benjamin-9, Vincent-6

Since High School: Busy trying to juggle family and work. The boys keep me busy going from one sporting event to the next. Enjoying life!

Missing People: Randell Denissen is in Virginia Beach

From: Dan Hauprich CWC.INC@erols.com (1979) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Home Remodeler, Spouse: Linda; Children: Gregory Daniel 6, Dana Michele 5, Melissa Diane 3

Memorable Incident: Underclassmen being taped to the anchor in the Senior courtyard

Since High School: Management in Restaurant, Publications and for the past 10 years, Home Remodeling. Camping and RVing have been my pasttimes for the past 15 years.

Future Plans: Sending the kids to college and retiring into the mountains.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Boeteler (doesn't everyone.) He respected Seniors, and in doing so allowed us to realize our social responsibilities as young adults.

Comments: Simply to say HELLO '79. Haven't seen you since the 5 year reunion. Looking forward to the 20th.

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