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Volume 3, Number 1,
August 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: Pat Thompson (skinny) O'Neill dynasty666@erols.com (1972) Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 Subject: Nice to see our lives in print!!!
I found the website online about 2 years ago, just searching. Occupation: Registered Nurse, Children: Joey 6/14/77 (deceased 2 yrs ago sept 3), Gary 3/26/79, Ricky 8/15/80, Trish 7/13/83, Patrick 4/12/87, Jennifer 7/11/88
Memorable Incident: Summer school fight with Donna McDonald!!!!
Since High School: Struggling and looking for Jimmy Palenkas!!!!
Memorable Teacher: The DECA teacher Mr ——————— who did more for me than even my parents at a time when I needed the most support in my teenage life.
To date I have seen very few of my classmates, but when I do it is very exciting! Claire Reginbol, is one of the few I have seen. Craig Ridgeway was a total surprise! His son and mine are best friends. It is really cool and weird at the same time to have your kids and a person you knew from what is now called Middle School, to be best friends!!! It makes one feel old but at the same time it reminds a person that we were all kids once upon a time and mistakes are made that can sometimes (hopefully most of the time) can be amended and straighthen our futures! Valerie Wood, I found and again lost. She is somewhere over seas enjoying her wealth as a writer, Anna Nicolaisen was a neighbor and friend for years, her Wonderful Mom was a very dedicated employee of Aspen Hill Elementary for years and has sadly recently passed on, she will be missed by me and mostly by my mom who lived by her and trusted her for many years.
I am so very glad you had what it takes to start this web page. If all the schools would follow we could all keep our youth and our innocence (yeah right) for just a few years longer! My brother was also a member of Peary HS. Danny Thompson 1971, and I know he too would appreciate this page if he were not so busy flying rescue missions over seas!!!! My kids are now wearing what we wore as so called "hippies"!!!!! BELL BOTTOMS! Oh my god! Do we worry about their clothes or do we worry about what they learn in DARE?????
Love and fond memories along with the rough times, Patricia Anne Thompson Mileski O'Neill
[The website keeps me off the streets and out of the casinos, Patricia. Thank you. BL]
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From: Catherine Budd Rhea rheainsc@hotmail.com (1970) Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 Subject: Glad to have found you!!
I had heard there was a Peary Home Page but just haven't been able to get the kids off of the computer long enough until now to see for myself! My goodness...and all this time I've been thinking I'm the only one who took "Find a way or make one" and made it their very own mantra. It is a motto that has worked well for me through the years. It's been great to hear the news of so many classmates but I can't help but wonder about some that seem to have disappeared. What ever happened to Randy Lake? Robin Smith? Bwana Jim and all the Banana Boat Buddies? I'd love to hear from anyone from my class or thereabouts.
Sincerely, Catherine
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From: Dennis Judge judged1@monroe.army.mil (1972) Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this through my brothers. Occupation: Officer, United States Marine Corps, Spouse: Kathy, Children: Elizabeth Ann 19 Feb 1981, Timothy James 2 Oct 1985, Colleen Rebecca 9 Feb 1988
Memorable Incident: I played on the Varsity Football team my junior and senior year. We were 8-2 in 1971 and 9-1 in 1972. Two of our 3 losses came at the hands of Walt Whitman High School. For some reason, they had our number and I can tell there was no love loss between us and them. The game in 1971 stands our vividly in my mind. We were in the running for the Montgomery County Championship and it was our first loss. We lost 16-8. The offense just couldn't get going and our defense was bending just a little too much. As it became apparrent that we wouldn't it out, I remember on the last play of the game, Donny Corronett the defensive captain coming back in the huddle and saying, "Well, we we've lost the game, now lets win the fight." The huddle broke and on the snap the fight insued. Peary and Whitman fans got involved on the field. It was big mess! Several Whitman players and fans were hurt and the police had to clear the field. As we left, I remember the Whitman fans throwing stuff at the bus as we drove out of the parking lot. It was really ugly. The next week the police got with coach Cino to get the game films in an attempt to identify the perpetrators who caused the injuries. I don't think they ever really prosecuted anyone. If there is one thing I can think this incident illustrates, it is that the class of 72 was did not like to lose! We had some real competitors that that hated to lose. Although this game did not demomstrate good sportmanship, the kind of "up yours" spirit shown that day was common throughout the class. I think that's why we were champions in so many sports.
Since High School: After Peary, I went to a small school in Ohio called Mount Union College and got a degree in History. I went out for the football team, but was two small and slow to make the varsity. I joined the Marine Platoon Leaders Class my senior year in High School and attended Officer Candidate School at Quantico, Virginia during the summers of 1973 and 1975. When I graduated from College in June of 1976, I was commissioned a Second Lieutentant in the United States Marine Corps. I attended the Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico in October of 1976 and became an infantry officer. While attending college, I met my wife (Kathleen M. Stafford) and we were married in April 1977. We have three great kids. Elizabeth, Timonthy and Colleen. I have been in the Marine Corps my entire adult life. I have had the opportunity to travel to Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, Beruit,Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Czech Republic, Germany, Great Britain and Hawaii. I have also had the opportunity be a Rifle Platoon Commander in Okinawa, a Rifle Company Commander in Beruit, Lebanon, the Director of Drill Instructor School at Parris Island, and the Battalion Commander of the Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Ca. My family and I have just recently returned from a two year tour of duty in Seoul, Korea with U.S. Forces, Korea. We just bought new house in Seaford Virginia, just south of Yorktown. I have had the good forture to be selected for promotion to Colonel and am presently the Marine Liaison Officer to the Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Va.
Future Plans: I plan to stay in the Marine Corps atleast 5-8 years longer before I retire. I'm just having too much fun! After the Corps, don't really know what I will transition to. But I do know that we will initial transition to my second career in the tidewater area on the Virginia pennisula. We really enjoy that area. However, when I really retire, Kathy and I plan to move to Hawaii, live on the beach and sell shaved ice.
Memorable Teacher: Bill Williams. When I joint the JV Football team in 69-70, he was the coach. We were undefeated (8-0). He always impressed me with his booming voice, commanding presence, and competitiveness. He never accepted substandard performance and engrained a winning attitude into all the students he coached. He taught me life long values and skills that I continue to use to this day. I still have a tremendous amount of respect for him.
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From: Tom Latchaw tlatchaw@giantofmaryland.com (1982) Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from an E-mail from my brother, Scott, also a Peary Alumnus. Occupation: Computer Programmer, Spouse: Diana (Dee), Children: Alexandra Nichole Age 5, Victoria Leigh Age 8 months
Memorable Incident: Taking the concert band on an exchange trip to New Hampshire.
Since High School: Just everything! Graduated from Frostburg State, worked for the NCPPC as a naturalist at Little Bennett Regional Park, Worked as a Naturalist at Gambrill State Park, Worked as an organizer/recruiter/fudraiser for the Baltimore Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, sold Insurance (don't worry, I don't anymore), rented cars, ran a Jiffy Lube, and now just started as a programmer for Giant Food.
Future Plans: Learn Unix and get lots of experience in order to "move up"
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hunt (incredible horn player!), Mr. Clark (Is everyone ready for the bonus question?), Mr. Hill (A tough teacher, in retrospect that's the best kind), and Mr. Gibbs (Same as Mr. Hill) Missing People? 1983 person—Regina (Jeannie) Harris: Married Dan Houchins and moved to Hinesville, GA.
Great website gang!
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From: Mathew Mazzuca ZUKZILLA@AOL.COM (1985) Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
I graduated from Wheaton and found out about this from Susan Leathery (my sister-in-law). Occupation: Retail/financial services, Spouse: Linda
Memorable Incident: Peary closing after our junior year.
Since High School: Graduated from U of MD (acctng). Working for Shopper's Food Warehouse in Germantown. Recently starting financial services work on the side.
Future Plans: have a few kids and have my own financial services business
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke - always made you laugh. Mr. Hill - always made you work
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From: Jay M. Ballard ballard@erols.com (1975) Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
I found the MSO by surfing the Internet. Occupation: Software Development Project Manager, Spouse: Noreen
Memorable Incident: What stands out most for me was not any one incident, but looking back — God, we were all so innocent. We all thought we were so ready for the world, but was the world ready for us?
Since High School: Stayed in the area after school. Have had a variety of jobs in the information technology industry. Right now, I am working for a company in Virginia. I am on a contract with the Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA) doing year 2000 conversion of their systems - trying to get the millennium bug before it gets us!
Future Plans: Staying in the computer field, travel — have scheduled a millennium cruise for the new year - should be great. Also, going to the reunion. I missed the last one because of scheduling conflicts and I'm really sorry I did. Can't wait for the next one.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Peerless, for his encouragement and enthusiasm when dealing with his students. Ms. Tigani, for making Biology fun.
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From: John Hunt jokar@prodigy.net (1974) Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from my sister Patty Hunt Cruzan Class of 72. Occupation: Automotive Mechanic, Children: Shawn Douglas Hunt 18, Kirk Zachary Hunt, Nicholas Ryan Hunt
Memorable Incidents: Reading the article about Turtle Davis, because he used to cheat off me in History class. I also remember driving him home after he first got drunk. Another memory was when Dale Walters got busted for taking Miss Sheehy's car. Also does anyone remember the running engine spinning around on the power mechanics floor at full speed ?
Since High School: Working as a mechanic at Hillandale Shell in Silver Spring
Future Plans: Open my own shop in Seaford De.
Memorable Teachers: Miss Sheehy - card games - Great looking. Mrs. Luck- always had to put my desk next to hers (wonder why). Mr. Bragonier - sent me to get donuts, sleeping through the movies that i now watch on T.L.C.
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From: Phyllis A Jones pajons@visuallink.com (1967) Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
How found? Recieved info from Audrey. Occupation: Correctional Officer Memorable Incident: Getting caught smoking in the Girls Room by Mrs Richardson.
Since High School: Worked for Vitro for 19 years. Mom needed my help so I packed up and move here [Winchester, VA]. Worked as a carpenters helper, then for Lowe"s in the Hardware department for about 2 years then got job at CFW Regional Jail. Been there for 6 years.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs Richardson, she took the time to help me study so I could stay in school and graduate. Miss Bladen, gave me confidence. Helped me learn not to give up and to do the best I could do.
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From: Lisa Frazier stixmaker@aol.com (1977) Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 Subject: Rockville High School Pipe Band Booster Club
The Rockville High School Pipe Band Booster Club would like to invite Peary Alumni to support the Pipe Band Program at Rockville High School by joining the Booster Club. The Rockville High School Pipe Band carries on the great Pipe Band tradition started by Dr Dunn at Robert E. Peary High School in 1961. Last May we held The 30th National Capital Area Scottish Festival and honored Dr Dunn, the principal of Peary and the founder of the band and Mr. Clarke, the Pipe Band Director for 27 years and the originator of the Scottish Festival. At the end of the High School Pipe Band's portion of the performance we recognized alumni members from Peary and Rockville in the audience. A majority of the band's staff is made up of Peary Alumni. Lisa Frazier, class of 1977, is the current Pipe Band Director, Martha (Schmitz) Dillon, class of 1978, is the piping instructor and David Ricklis, class of 1967, is the drum major instructor. There have been eight students whose parents were Peary High School Alumni in the band. Five of those students, had parents in the Peary High School Pipe Band and are second generation Pipe Band members. Booster club members may be asked to help the band in fundraising and organizational activities and will be kept informed of band news and performances. Please support the Pipe Band Program!
Booster Club dues are $10.00. Checks should be made out to RHSPBBC and can be mailed to The Pipe Band, Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD 20851 For information about the band please write to: Lisa Frazier, Pipe Band Director, at the address listed above, by e-mail: stixmaker@aol.com or call: 301-603-9298.
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From: Lisa Frazier stixmaker@aol.com (1977) Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Rob Sauerhoff. Occupation: Computer Drafter and Designer
Memorable Incidents: Traveling by train to Dunedin Florida in 1976 with the Pipe Band to compete in a pipe band competition and the honor of playing in the Bi-Centenial Parade in Washington DC, watched by millions of people. Slow dancing at the senior banquet with that special someone. Since High School: I have been very involved with pipe bands since graduating from Peary. I'm on the Judges Panel for drumming of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. I've taught drumming workshops in San Francisco, St. Louis, and Philadelphia. As a member of the City of Washington Pipe Band, we won the North American Championships in Ontario, Canada in 1996 and came in second at the World Championships in Glasgow Scotland in 1997. I became the Director of the Rockville High School Pipe Band (the band moved when Peary closed in 1984) when Mr. Clarke retired in 1994. I have been a structural drafter and designer off and on since 1984. When the construction industry took a nose dive in 1991 I worked for the Montgomery County Board of Elections for several years. I'm currently doing computer drafting and design work for James Madison Cutts and Associates in Washington DC. I'm slowly working on a degree in Construction Management.
Future Plans: Meet the right guy and settle down. Finish college before I turn 60. Take the High School Pipe Band on a trip to Scotland. Memorable Teachers: Mr Hill was my home room teacher and I regret not taking a class taugh by him. Donna Dawson taught a class about the origin of words and I'm still interested in the subject and Pat Hale helped me to understand that I could write coherent sentences even if I can't spell to save my life! I remember Ms. Luck fondly because she gave me all of the extra help I needed to pass her class and she never once asked me if I was a lost ball in high weeds. (The same can not be said for some of the other students in the class.) Mr. Peerless for his enthusiasum for music.
And of course Mr. Clarke for his dedication to the Pipe Band and all things British Military. Miss Thomas always said, "Good Morning Miss Frazier" and asked about my mother or sister, she made the school seem like a much smaller place.
If anyone knows how I can get in touch with Al Knapp please let me know.
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From: Lynn Kanthal Neidenbach lneidenbach@msn.com (1965) Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
How found? A letter sent by Elizabeth Carter to family home was forwarded. Occupation: Director of Human Resources at Quest Diagnostics in Baltimore (previously known as Maryland Laboratories or MetPath -clinical laboratory - if you have any laboratory work done, there is a 80% chance it is done by Quest); Spouse: Tom, Children: Stephan-18, Grandchildren: None. While I acknowledge I am old enough phyically to have grandchildren, as many of you do, I am not mentally prepared!
Memorable Incident: Graduation
Since High School: Graduated U of Md. Have worked in the Human Resources field for over 25 years. Left Montgomery County in '77 for neighboring Howard and have been here since.
While I do the corporate thing during the week, I'm a parrothead and beach bum on weekends. We will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in Feb.'99. Tom and I love to travel, with a tendency towards warm places. We took up scuba diving about 10 years ago and now it is a family thing for all three of us.
Future Plans: See Stephan through college and then go into semi-retirement with Tom in OC.
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From: Ron Bostwick ronsroom@flash.net (1977) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 Subject: Class Schedule
The Colorado students of Peary High West will be holding class on Saturday, Sept 26 at the Longmont home of Nikki Wantling '85. Current lesson plans include a crab feast with class materials flown in that morning from somewhere "down the Bay". Class size and age is not limited but reservations and pre-payment of tuition is neccessary. Class attendance also not limited only to students in the area. Outside attendance is allowed (if you're gonna fly in we may ask you to bring the crabs!) For info and just to say hi, please contact Ron Bostwick '77 (303-443-9977, ronsroom@flash.net (new address!)) or Nikki Wantling '85 (303-702-0495, nicolew@oneimage.com ). And contrary to what you may have heard from Mabel Thomas, there is no dress code!
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From: Tammi Grinder Toquinto Tammi_Toquinto@racalcomm.com (1976) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
How found: Referred to by former classmate Debbie Moore. Occupation: Manager, Human Resources; Spouse: Vince
Since High School: Working, going to Univ.of Maryland, married for 16yrs., no children but have two Labordors that are my children!
Future Plans: Graduating from Univ. of Maryland
Memorable Teachers: Ken Brace, he was my history and P.E. teacher. He graduated with my brother from Peary in 1966.
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From: Maggie Blaetus Broadwater broadwat5@aol.com (1975) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from family (sister Mary Beth Class of 72) and friends. Occupation: Custom Home Coordinator, Spouse: Joe, Children: Katelyn age 13, Jodi age 12, and Erin age 7; 4 legged children: Rags, Mollie and Eli (all dogs)
Since High School: Raising my family and enjoying a profession that has nothing to do with what i studied for in college!
Future Plans: This January my husbands job will take us to live in Australia for the next two years. We are all excited about living in Alice Springs, a town in the middle of the outback!
Memorable Teacher: Mr Brace was alot of fun and great history teacher Comments: Keep up the good job!
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From: Denise Frank-Conneen Denise.Frank-Conneen@us.pwcglobal.com (1982) Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: Psychologist/Management Consultant, Spouse: Michael, Children: TO BE ANNOUNCED!! Due with first child: October 16, 1998!! Since High School: Working as a psychologist and getting my doctorate degree
Future Plans: Having the baby!!!!
***** QUICK TAKES *****
Dede Lazo Corkran - Class of 1980 SJCork@MCI2000.com Spouse: Steve, Children: Christine 6 - James 2 - Loren 1
Jeffrey D. Lindblad - Class of 1971 jdlindb9516@AOL.com I found the Peary site through a Web Search. Occupation: Public Affairs Officer, Spouse: Lorraine, Children: William Charles Lindblad II 15, Eric Lawrence Lindblad 13; Memorable Incident: There is not just one
Bill McMican - Class of 1968 wmcmican@us.oracle.com How found? Decided to search for reunions. Heard there might be one coming up. Occupation: Computer Consulting (ORACLE), Spouse: Patricia, Children: Nina Marie - 16, Since High School: Captain, US Navy (retired), Sailing, Computers, Travel
C. Louis "Pete" Napper - Class of 1976 CLN2nd@aol.com How found? My sister told my mother, who told me. Occupation: Litigation Support Manager, Spouse: Yvette, Children: Afton Monique - 14, Leslie Evon - 5
Ted O'Donnell - Class of 1986 tedod@erols.com Occupation: Construction Superintendent
Michelle Price - Class of 1984 price.michelle@epamail.epa.gov I found out about the website from Diane Herz, Class of 1983. Occupation: environmental protection, Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke — great teacher, great sense of humor. Ms. Tigani — learned tons, thought she was hard but fun. Mr. Boyd — similar to Mr. Clarke.
David Newman - Class of 1972 dnewman@ti.com Occupation: Engineering Manager, Spouse: Sandi
Len Russell - Class of 1975 lennyr@caseparts.com I found out about the MSO from my little sister Laura, Occupation: software developer
Stephanie Farris Miller - Class of 1975 SAMillerPA@hotmail.com How found? Referral from Sister. Occupation: Certified Public Accountant, Spouse: Douglas, Children: Jacqueline 13, Brittani 7, Douglas II 5
John Broberg - Class of 1978 JLYN207@aol.com Occupation: Home Repairs, Children: Jaclyn - 11, Jessica - 6; Memorable Incident: Wrestling, Since High School: Married ten years / Divorced four years / Running my own home repair business, Future Plans: Children and work
Chris Mullen - Class of 1963 c3693@bellatlantic.net I found out about this from Sue Friedman - sister. Occupation: Salesman, Spouse: Judy, Children: Jennifer - 28, Drew - 25, Emily - 22, Elizabeth - 14, Grandchildren: Madeline - 2
Alan Heintzelman - Class of 1978 arheint@us.ibm.com How found? friends. Occupation: Principal, IBM Corporation; Spouse: Kathi, Children: Sean Age 7
Phylis Burbrink Veillon - Class of 1965 pv6@umail.umd.edu How found? Received a letter in the mail from Elizabeth Brown Carter. Occupation: Professor, University of Maryland; Spouse: Claude, Children: Lora Moser Age 23, Denise Veliilon Age 27 (Step daughter)
Wayne Blanchard - Class of 1977 wayne.blanchard@ps.net Occupation: IT Professional/Consultant, Children: Sean Vincent - 4/11/85, Brendan Alan - 4/19/87
Michael Russell - Class of 1977 gustotampa@aol.com I found out about the MSO from my brother and sister. Occupation: Advertising, Spouse: Sandi, Children: Katie - 14, Jennifer - 9. Comments: Enjoy the website, appreciate your efforts
Terry Esten Hubbard - Class of 1968 no e-mail address submitted Occupation: rn, Spouse: charlie, Children: charlie 26, joe 24
Richard Keckler - Class of 1965 rkeckler@oceprinting.com How found? recieved a letter from Elizabeth Carter. Occupation: Sr. Marketing Representative Spouse: Gail, Children: Tracey 28, Kari 26
Manuel Quinones - Class of 1965 plqhyg@aol.com I am a self employed accountant in Rockville Maryland. Spouse: Pam, Children: Michael 18 years, Michelle 15 years, Jessica 13 years
Michael Weaver - Class of 1981 mweave1@mindspring.com How found? word of mouth. Occupation: Loss Prevention Manager
Pam Broomall - Class of 1978 greatful@erols.com I found out about this from John Horvat. Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Children: Jesse Shaw 4/22/84, Brandon Shaw 1/1/86, James Koubek 12/31/92
Jim Schenken - Class of 1979 Tschenken@aicr.org Found out about this through Lori Grill class of '80. Occupation: Lead data sys.op.
Catherine Budd Rhea - Class of 1978 rheainsc@hotmail.com I found out about the website from Cathy Wilson. Occupation: mom, Spouse: Gordon, Children: Campbell age 9 and Carter age 5; Does anyone know anything about Marianna Haynes?? Where in the world is that woman??!!
Shirley Christ Riffle - Class of 1965 SRiffle@bism.com How found? A Letter from Elizabeth E. Carter. Occupation: Rehab Admin. Manager
Karen Cross - Class of 1983 karenh@jkirlin.com Occupation: Staff Accountant, Spouse: Trent Hopkins, Children: Brandi -4years, Buddy -2years, New arrival due march 99
Jeff Lindblad - Class of 1971 jlindb9516@AOL.com Occupation: Public Affairs Officer, Spouse: Lorraine, Children: William C. Lindblad II - 15, Eric L. Lindblad - 12
Pam Gerald Hardcastle - Class of 1975 pahardcastle@dow.com How found? Just browsing. Occupation: chemical technologist, Spouse: Paul, Children: Jessica 22, Paul 20, Laura 14
Katherine Gebhardt Putnam - Class of 1968 MSKPUTT10@aol.com I found the Peary website through Donna Miller Steinfort. Occupation: Interior Designer, Spouse: Tom, Children: Kristin Elizabeth Barber 24, Aimee Lauren Barber 20
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