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: Jack (John) Robbins controlp@erols.com (1969) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from Anna Nicolaisen (71). Occupation: president, Payroll Control Inc, Spouse: Kitty - married in november 91; Children: Chelsea, born 4/9/94

Memorable Incident: designing and building the set for Romeo & Juliet and then getting suspended after the play because Dr Dunn said i was skipping classes even though i had all the proper paperwork. story of my school years i guess.

Since High School: bummed around the country for about 15 years in the music business after graduating from walter johnson (it was much more hippie friendly in the late 60's). i guess i told the good doctor off one too many times and wasn't really welcome at peary for our senior year. then i found the computer and suddenly logic was at hand. came back through town in 1985 and am still here, bought a house within blocks of the old school, started a payoll processing business, and yes, your checks are all in the mail.

Future Plans: be around to watch chelsea grow up. i could spend my entire life doing nothing else and still be satisfied.

Memorable Teachers: teachers ? we had teachers ? oh yeah, what am i thinking ? Mrs Glass, for her courage... and Mr Gibbs, for his lack thereof. Mrs Luck for having the good sense to make me sit at the desk next to hers, so i had to pay attention to the math that now makes me my living.

Missing People? i was missing for the better part of 30 years. lee robbins (68) lives in pheonix az, painting, and doing it quite well

Comments: nice to find this site, good to see the techies aren't all 15 year old kids

From: Ken Roseman kenroseman@dclink.com (1969) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 Subject: next "M.S.O."/Class of '69 30th reunion

Preliminary discussions have indeed begun regarding the RPHS "Class of '69" gala 30th reunion. Those interested in helping to plan this extravaganza are urged to e-mail me at: kenroseman@dclink.com

Thanks. KR.

From: Wendy Miller WFMinNJ@aol.com (1967) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about the Peary site from my brother - David H. Miller (1969). Occupation: school psychologist Spouse: Michael; Children: Joshua 20 and Jordan 16

Memorable Incident: all the musical productions and class plays

Since High School: bartending, baking, graduate school, teaching, working, getting divorced and remarried

Future Plans: buying all islands in the Caribbean

Memorable Teachers: Gibbs and Vadala - they were outrageous

From: Donna Warfield dmw40@erols.com (1974) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How found? Surfing the web. Occupation: Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, CHTR

Since High School: I have worked for over 20 years for the federal government.

In 1996, co-founded Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding, Inc. (CHTR) is a non-profit organization. CHTR offeres equine-assisted therapy to individuals with disabilities. CHTR began offering lessons on March 1, 1997, with 7 riders and grew to over 24 riders by the end of our first season.

I still work full-time for the federal government, but me passion is with the riders and the horses. I try to get to the barn as often as possible.

From: Paul Newman MegaDad1@aol.com (1973) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: Special Education Teacher, Spouse: Karen; Children: Zachary Paul-15, Seth McEwen - 14, Lucas Christopher - 11

Memorable Incident: Mr. Hill saying to me- "Mr. Newman you are cruisin' for a bruisin'!!

Since High School: Received a master Degree in Special Ed. Coaching Soccer for the local league for over 10 years. Driving my kids all over the east coast to soccer tournaments.

Future Plans: Getting my kids their own drivers license so I can stay home.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Pine taught me to like soccer. Mr. Hassler helped me to get through Math. Mr. Hill was my inspiration to become a teacher.

From: Ron Bostwick ronsroom@cmn.net Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 Subject: Denver PHS reunion

On March 21st, Peary High School opened its doors again. Only this time it was 2000 miles from Arctic Avenue. Nineteen grads spanning classes from 1964 to 1985 walked into a Dave & Buster's in Denver not knowing who they'd meet. It was just like the first day of school again. And like eager students racing through the halls on one of those Tuesday's after Labor Day, we were met by families with even younger children, out for an afternoon of food and games. None of them was heading to a homeroom.

This party was a great example of why everyone should go to their reunions. We all had only one thing in common....over the course of 20 years all of our individual paths had crossed in the same place. But that limited commonality, that lack of knowing what to expect or who we'd see, didn't stop us from coming out and spending 4 hours together meeting, talking and laughing. We all walked away with new memories of old friends or just new friends.

Those who made it included: Peggi Green Lowe '64, Carlton (Corky) Lance '64, Bill Johncox '69 and his brother David '71, David Hunter Miller '69, James Clark '70, Kay Coleman Smith '72, Carol Cole Eaton '73, Brenda Keller Eaton '76, Laura Kelly '77, Laurie Stahl '79, Pete Zaemes '79, Nancy Ashworth Callahan '80, Janet Peters '80, Andy Torri '81, Ken Thomas '81, Nicole Wantling '85 & Tiffany Goodwin Swann '85. (I hope I didn't leave anyone out)

We played some pool, ate some appetizers and ran up a $400 tab. I think everyone thought it was $400 well spent. (you haven't lived until you've had a $4.50 Breckenridge Avalance Ale) Yearbooks from the late 60's, late 70's and early 80's somehow appeared. But no one disappeared when shown their senior pictures. Some group pictures were taken but the Kodak Kleptomaniacs struck in the developing. None of them came out. This just means we'll need to do it all again. We're shooting for a backyard BBQ/picnic, going to a Rockies game (too bad they don't play the Orioles) or a hike in the mountains. Look for us to rival the DC area get togethers.

But, hands down, the best story to come out of our reunion was one we couldn't have planned any better if we had tried. As people were arriving and our group kept growing (some brought wives and kids), I thought it would be a good idea to explain to our waitress the nature of our affair. This might prevent grumblings on her part when we hit our cresendo.

When I told her we were a group who didn't know each other but went to the same high school in Maryland, she replied "I'm from Maryland!" Now at this point I'm thinking "Hmmm, she's gotta be from Baltimore or PG County or maybe Frederick". So I say "Where?" Damn if she doesn't say Rockville. "Where'd you go to high school?" I shockingly ask, getting ready to add another name to our ranks. "Magruder!" she bursts.

You ready for a small world story? Turns out she was born in 1977 (wait a minute....I GRADUATED in 1977. Is she even OLD ENOUGH to be serving us alcohol?)... she had Janet Peters as a Day Care teacher and grew up on Marianna in a house that backed up to Brookhaven. For me this last part was special because I believe it was the house where my brother Stan's friend, Bill Osmond, grew up. It was the only house on Marianna without a fence so we all used to cut through the yard to get to Brookhaven.

So I offically named Tricia Collins as an honorary Peary High Alum.

If you don't go to your reunions, see what you're missing?

Many thanks to Janet Peters for getting the ball rolling on this thing.

From: Gale Senseman Privette Gale7@juno.com (1966) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 Subject: 1966 50th Birthday

Anyone from other classes that want to join us for the 50th party, get in touch with me asap so I can you the information. Email me at Gale7@juno.com... Thanks

From: Chris Smith jcs@ix.netcom.com Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 Subject: Class of '68 Reunion Update

The Reunion Committee, consisting of Ellie Runion, Mike Holder, Barry Bone, Glen Edelman, Rick Koenig, Chris Smith and (in abstentia) Terry Plant met on April 23rd at the Cactus Grill in Aspen Hill to finalize key details for the Reunion. Here we go:

Date: Saturday, September 26, 1998 Time: 7:30 pm-12:30am Place: Bethesda Hyatt Cost: $65pp, includes everything but the bar; *special $45 price for teachers

We know the price is a bit on the high side, but it includes: alumni research, printing and mailing invitations, managing all the details of the event, memory book, and DJ. The Hyatt does functions better than any hotel in Montgomery County-in fact, it's on par with the best hotels in DC. And we know the Reunion Company is hard at their research because they have already called several members of our committee.

We apologize to those of you out of town who requested an August date. We couldn't find a suitable gathering place then, and the locals (if you consider Damascus and Frederick to be local!) preferred September.

Please contact Chris or Mike with any ideas, requests or comments you have so we can begin planning the evening. Our email addresses are on this website.

From: Don Cornett don_cornett@hotmail.com (1967) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: football coach, Spouse: Linda Grant Cornett (1967), Linda's Occupation: housewife-mother; Children: christina 26, john 25, kimberly 24, tammy 22, holly 20, sarah 19 david 16, heidi 14, katie 9; Grandchildren: not yet

Memorable Incident: playing sports and meeting my wife to be: linda grant

Since High School: after going to viet nam i went to school and received a master's and i taught and coached football for 23 years and during that time the lord blessed me with 9 children

Future Plans: i am now retired, because of the wounds i received in viet nam

Memorable Teachers: mr jim hinds, mr hill, mr john lewis, mr burlas mr laneve - all very helpful in grooming my career

From: David Schmidt anniepuppy@yahoo.com (1983) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

How I found out about the website? mommy told me! Occupation: self-employed / landscaping, Spouse: Selina, Children: Katrina Danielle - age 4

Since High School: attempted college for a few years, till i was kicked out for partying too much! Then worked for a special events company specializing in tent rentals (i.e. Kemper golf tourney, The White House and other fun and exciting places.) Moved to Florida to take over my father in-law's lawn business and to slower pace of life. A traffic jam down here is ten cars at a traffic light.

Future Plans: Spend as much time as i can out on the boat.

From: Linda Grant Cornett cornett11@hotmail.com (1969) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

Occupation: homemaker, Spouse: don cornett (1967) Don's Occupation: football coach-retired; Children: christina 26, john 25, kimberly 24, tammy 22, holly 21, sarah 19, david 16, heidi 15, katie 9; Grandchildren: not yet!

Memorable Incident: When Dr. Dunn made an extra effort to see me and encourage me to break up with my boyfriend, who is now my husband. He told me that Don Cornett was "at the bottom of the barrel" in life and was not going up. In reality, he was giving me some sound advice to someone who didn't think the principal even knew her. You had to be pretty bad to get to know the principal or vice-principal, or so I thought. Things have worked out in some wonderful ways for me even though I didn't take the principal's advice. I have a wonderful husband, thanks to a living God who reached down and touched both our lives.

Since High School: I guess that's obvious! God has blessed my womb, and I have enjoyed being a wife and mother.

Future Plans: Continue on my walk with the Lord. Looking forward to becoming a grandparent.

Memorable Teacher: Ms Peyton!!! She gave so much of herself to all the girls on the gymnastics team.

From: Joe Phlymn Joephlymn@aol.com (1977) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from my younger brother Alphonso (Al) . Occupation: N.S.A.

Memorable Incident: Mrs Jeffers Art Classes And Tom Bonanno Getting Most The Improved Student Award.

Since High School: Went To Work At Microsoft With Billy (Bill Gates), Then In 1989 Retired, Hated Not Doing Anything So I Started With N.S.A. In 1993 Doing Computer Espionage. Most Fun I Ever Had.

Future Plans: Finding Out About You Without You Knowing!

Memorable Teacher: Mrs Jeffers.

From: Leonard A. Salters Jr. lenny@idsonline.com (1969) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

A fellow classmate told me about the website, I was not informed of the 25 reunion and I was not happy about that. I am a member of the class of 69, but I am glad I found you guys. I was in the band and the pep band and played sax. Occupation: AFS Specialist for HUD

Memorable Incidents: The pep band and the year the football team went undefeated but the title was given to Richard Montgomery

Since High School: Got AA in music, different jobs, back in school, working on computer science degree

Future Plans: To create and design web pages Memorable Teachers: too many years ago

Please do not forget me, I am a proud member of the class of 69

From: Rusty Miller rmiller@sumter.net (1979) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found out about this from my sister, Kim (1977). Occupation: Owner of trucking co. Spouse: Elaine; Children: Kerri 22, Amy 18, Jennifer 16, Haley 3; Grandchildren: Britton M. Partin 1 month

Memorable Incident: All of it was great!

Since High School: Joined the Air Force, got out. Walked from MD. to SC. with my dog Kelly (black lab). Lived in SC a While, Went back to U of Md. Moved back to SC. Started my own trucking co. Right now I have 4 Tractor-Trailors on the road, getting # 5 this summer. I am also a bi-vocational minister for a contempary Baptist Church.

Future Plans: To keep on keeping on

Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Hale, for adding flavor to her coffee (peanut butter & jelly); Mr. Boteler for the great discussions

From: David West david.west@worldnet.att.net (1966) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

My brother Richard told me about this website. Occupation: Biomedical Equipment Technician, Spouse: Karen

Memorable Incident: Getting beaten up in the woods on the way home from school.

Since High School: Caving and working. Future Plans: More caving, less work.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Moran - He got me into a better English class than I should have been in by liking something I wrote. Then I bombed the following year, and Mr. Gibbs didn't understand why.

From: Tina Gorham Slater tslater@erols.com (1965) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 Subject: Update

I found the Peary website by accident, searching for "Montgomery County Journal!" Occupation: Art teacher, Spouse: Don, Children: Jessica 15

Memorable Incident: Mr. Gibbs' constant lectures to us while on stage, then he'd plug in something funny, a few kids would laugh and the rest of us (who had not been paying any attention) would ask what was so funny. At this point, he'd retort with his famous "You snnoze, you lose!"

Since High School: Worked for the Federal Reserve Board for more than a decade, then decided to leave the "rat race" and return to my roots -- art. I teach private art lessons in my home to 30 students.

Future Plans: My plans are to grow old with my husband and send our daughter to college (she's hinting at 11- 12 years for forensic pathologist). Expect to keep teaching art, leading the Girl Scout troop, and keeping our book club of 5 years going. I'm studying Russian for a planned trip in 2004. My college roommate and I will go back to Russia to show the "old country" to the little girl she adopted there in 1994.

Memorable Teacher: Mrs. McGrab, 11th grade English -- she never wore the same outfit twice, except for Wednesdays and Thursdays (double period days) when she wore the same outfit 2 days in a row. We know -- we kept track!

Missing People? Doug Ross - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania - married to Jerilyn Ross, 4 daughters.

*********** QUICK TAKES ***********

Jon L. Garver - Class of 1970 no e-mail address submitted I found out about this from my wife. Occupation: Chef, Spouse: Michele

Mike Warren - Class of 1974 grandcentral@worldnet.att.net I found out from the Gazette Newspaper Article. Occupation: Auto Repairs/Shop Owner, Spouse: Cherri Best Warren, Cherri's Occupation: Real Estate Developer; Children: Kristyn 17, Jaclyn 15, Daniel 10

Debe Tyson Terhar - Class of 1970 Occupation: full time mom and part time student, Spouse: Lou; Children: Heather 20, Evan 19, Marc 12, Terry 11

Walter E. Shipp Jr. - Class of 1979 weshipp@wam.umd.edu I found out about this from the article in the aspen hill gazette. Occupation: law enforcement, Since High School: A.A. Montgomery College and B.S. University of Maryland

Richard C. Witt _ Class of 1972 golfwitt@aol.com How found? Newspaper article in gazette. Occupation: Assistant Director of Building Inspections for Chesterfield County (VA), Spouse: Susan Fry Witt (1973), Susan's Occupation: Registered Nurse; Children: Nathan R. Witt - 17, Jennifer S. Witt - 13

Linda Machlan Colbert - Class of 1976 rcolbert@erols.com I found out about this from the Gazette . Occupation: Administrative Buyer for Duron, Spouse: Ron; Children: Isaac 15 yrs old, Kristin 13 yrs old

Sharen Braxton Kemp - Class of 1979 kempsh@holycrosshealth.org Occupation: client services coordinator-lab admin. Children: bradford jr. age 10, kelsey age 6

Susan Fry Witt sfw921@aol.com (1973) How found? article in aspen hill gazette. Occupation: Registered Nurse, Spouse: Richard C. Witt (1972), Richard's Occupation: Asst. Building Official Chesterfield County (VA); Children: Nathan age 17, Jennifer age 13

Allan Keffer - Class of 1973 no e-mail address Please contact me by mail, I don't have a computer. Thanks. I would like to attend the reunion for the class of 1973.

Tom O'Brien - Class of 1975 tjo@bellatlantic.net Occupation: Health Physicist, Spouse: Michelle; Children: Todd 6, Chris 5, Brett 1

Larry Pike - Class of 1978 ljpike@yahoo.com I found out about this from my brother, who read about it. Occupation: Engineer, Spouse: Bonnie; Children: Daniel - 3 yrs 10 mos, Joshua - 1.5 wks

Terri Niland - Class of 1969 tnjgarc@erols.com I found out about the Peary website from my brother Gary, who graduated from Peary in 1974. Occupation: Group Home Counselor & Sub. Teacher

Steve Greene - Class of 1965 IBSIG@aol.com Read about the website in the Gazette. Occupation: Mortgage Banker, Spouse: Sharon, Children: Michael Paul-12 and Melissa Valerie-9

Kathy Orlando Kreidler - Class of 1981 BILL1234@erols.com How I found the website? My parents read about it in a local newspaper. Occupation: Assistant principal, Spouse: Bill, Children: Chocolate lab... Madison, age 1

Marianne Keffer Zweig - Class of 1969 Dorielise@aol.com Occupation: photographer, Spouse: Larry, Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Glass- one of the best teachers, taught thru art

Mary Oldham Curran - Class of 1969 dacdlc@erols.com I found out about this webiste from my sisters Barbara '73 and Lynne '75. Occupation: claims rep for the social security admin; Children: Diane Curran 21, David Curran 18

Peggy Covey McCauley - Class of 1976 curran_mccauley@yahoo.com Martine Paran Palmiter (1976) told me about the website. Occupation: Audit Supervisor, Spouse: Matt; Children: Maddison McCauley 10 years, Curran McCauley 6 years

Katherine Thompson White - Class of 1976 Snowwhte40@aol.com Occupation: Business Owner_Auto Parts, Spouse: Bobby; Children: Melissa J. White 16, Jason Colt White 13, Sara Ashley White 10, Kristin Marie White 10; Since High School: Raising children mostly

Teresa Whitsell Penland - Class of 1985 tpenland@mamsi.com I graduated from Wheaton High School. How found? Melina Mahassel (1985). Occupation: Administrative Assistant; Children: Samantha Penland - 6, Steven Penland - 4; Memorable Incident: Peary/PaintBranch Wrestling Tournament; Since High School: married, had two children, divorced

Patricia Gray Main - Class of 1966 pgramain@juno.com I found out about all of this from Gale Senseman Privette (1966). Occupation: Fulltime Housewife, Spouse: Roger; Children: Michael 26; Since High School: Working!!!!! Future Plans: Retirement

Gary Tuthill - Class of 1973 gjt@cisco.com Occupation: computer programmer

William Oswald Class of 1977 wwo459@aol.com How found? My brother in law told me about it. Occupation: Senior Management Officer, USFDA; Spouse: Cynthia; Children: Jennifer Marie 9, Michelle Renee 6, Kimberly Susan 2; Since High School: Working and raising a family.

Lisa Biagas Stagnoli - Class of 1983 lstagno@american.edu Occupation: Financial Coordinator Spouse: David; Children: Justin age 11, David Jr. 3 months

Cindy Downing Sambataro - Class of 1974 Blkbeltx4@.com Occupation: Dental Hygienist, Spouse: Gene; Children: Lauren 13, Renee 11

Martha Eacho Bergman - Class of 1978 bergman@pinehurst.net I found out about this from my brother, also a Peary alumni. Occupation: Community College Administrator, Spouse: Tom Bergman; Children: Gregory 5, Eric 2. Great website. I will update my info further when the kids are asleep.

Cindy Downing Sambataro - Class of 1974 Blkbeltx4@.com Occupation: Dental Hygienist Spouse: Gene; Children: Lauren 13, Renee 11

Steve Conner - Class of 1964 no e-mail address submitted I found out about this from Lew Trott, Class of 66. Occupation: Retired

Michael Visconage - (1978) Michael_D_Visconage@marforres.usmc.mil How found? Accidental scan of my own name; linked me to missing persons for the reunion; Since High School: Invented stick-ums, Professional assassin ...oops, I guess someone already thought of these

Thomas Schmidt - Class of 1978 no e-mail address submitted Gaithersburg, MD

Doug Delashmutt - Class of 1976 DCDelashmutt@Intermedia.Com Occupation: Network Manager at Intermedia, Spouse: Lucy; Children: Michael Douglas age 5, Olivia Brooke age 2; Grandchildren: OH PLEASE. Memorable Incidents: Friends and Carefree times, and loves lost. Comments: great job on the website

Sharon McDermott Burgess - Class of 1978 SMBurgess@FDA.gov Occupation: Policy Monitor, Spouse: James; Children: Michelle Umberger 14, Tara Burgess 9, and Nicole Umberger 7

Heather Mason - Class of 1978 iamkitty@erols.com Occupation: special education - birth to 5 yrs - MCPS teacher; Children: Danny Duranko age 11

Bob Lau - Class of 1976 blau@clark.net If I had to do Las Vegas again, I would. And as soon as possible too, which isn't soon enough.

Introduction/Page 1

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