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Volume 3, Number 10,
May 1999
MIDNIGHT
SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter for
Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org
Page 3
From: William R. Waggoner daphwill@bellatlantic.net (1981) Date: Sat, 1 May 1999 Subject: Update
Roger Kimell from the Class of '71 told me about it the website. Occupation: Claims Representative, Spouse: Daphney, Children: 1 daughter - Amanda - 3yrs 7 Mnths, 1 child due in October 1999
Since High School: Graduated University of Maryland at College Park and Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF in May 1985. Stationed at Keesler AFB, MS from 1985-1988. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant in September 1987. Got married in January 1988. Reassigned to Eielson AFB, Alaska from 1988-1991. Promoted to Captain in September 1989. Reasigned to Tinker AFB, OK in 1991. Separated from USAF in 1993.. Returned to Maryland in 1994. Found permanent employment working for Freddie Mac in October 1994.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hunt - band teacher for three years I was at Peary. Mr. Clarke - probably the most popular teacher in school. Mr. Mastroanni - wonderful counselor, help prepare me for college. Ms. Boniuto - tragic death from anorexia.
It is great that the website exists. I haven't heard anything on Peary alumni except for my closest friends. I have missed all the reunions and hope to attend the 20th Anniversary one in 2001.
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From: Lisa Salsitz/Talmud (Allie Raye) afunnygirl@Unforgettable.com (1981) Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 Subject: Just checking in!!
Hi there.
Well, time sure has passed since my posting of my little movie. Things have changed and I thought I would do a quick follow up. The short movie was tabled for the time being as I wrote a feature screenplay and concentrated on my Sitcom Pilot. (Bleecker Street). I am in the middle of selling my screenplay and a network has my sitcom.
Oy, is all I can say.
I got to thank many of you personally for responding with information regarding "Purple Rose". And I thank those I never got back to. The response was overwhelming and very supportive. I will be making that movie before the millenium...hmm...that is really soon! But it has to be shot in LA now for financial reasons. It's ok though, because one day I will make a film and bring it all to Maryland!!
I must say, I love staying in touch with old friends. It was wonderful seeing some old friends when I came back to Md. in October. It's funny, though, a few of us will never change when we are around each other! (heheh you know who I am talking about!!) It's also wonderful hanging out with a few other Peary alumnis out here in Los Angeles. Patty Ketchum and Paul Carrera are awesome!!! I haven't seen anyone else yet tho.
I will be home the end of June into the first week of July. (unless I begin shooting a movie I am in). But I sure would love to hang out with others for a change!! Please email me if you wanna party and do a happy hour!! I would love to see some old friends!!
Take care and thanks again for all your support in your emails!!
The Peary motto works to this day in my life...I found a way and I made one!!!
You are tremendously awesome for doing this page!!
Allie Raye (yes..I know I will always be Lisa Sausage to all of you!!) http://www.geocities.com/hollywood/hills/9497
P.S. My sister Melynda Talmud-Schudrich had a baby boy back in August and I forgot to gloat!! I'm an aunt. She went to Peary and graduated from Rockville. I dont' remember the year. I think 1984 or 1985. Anyway, his name is David Simon. Yeah!! her email is Mschudrich@aol.com
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From: Linda Lent McGee MCGEE@cder.fda.gov(1976) Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 Subject: Pam Martin
Pam Martin (1976) moved to Hagerstown, MD many moons ago, to take a job in child protective services in Washington County. A few years later, she met the "love of her life" and they were married in 1993. They now have 2 daughters, Summer (5) and Madison (almost 2), and they are living in Chambersburg, PA. Both Pam and her husband, Russell, work for Social Services in Washington County -- they just can't get enough of each other!!! Pam will be coming down in two weeks for my oldest daughter's graduation from St. Mary's College.
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From: Suzanne Sutton Suzanne224@aol.com Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 Subject: a thank you
I just wanted to make a public thank you to the many folks who contacted me to offer their assistance and well-wishes in the ongoing lawsuit against me. The outpouring was really heartening. Thank you to all the many wonderful Peary folks who came forward.
Suzanne Sutton
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From: Willie Monahan billm40@msn.com (1976) Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 subject: Update
I found out about the website at the reunion. Occupation: VP Marketing, Spouse: Anne, Children: Catherine, 8 yrs old
Memorable Incidents: 74 Football picture
Since High School: Government Security
Future Plans: Senior Olympics
Memorable Teachers: Coach Black, Hassler, Brace, Williams for their no nonsense approach to coaching.
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From: Tom Way way@bcs-inc.com (1980) Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? What's the "Midnight Sun Online website"? Occupation: Computer Scientist, Magician, Spouse: Laura Kerst-Way, Children: Emma Russell Kerst Way - 5 (May 10, 1994), Amelia Bradford Kerst Way - 8 mos. (Sept. 4, 1998)
Memorable Incidents: Receiving an unbroken string of 7 F's on quizzes in Mr. Gibbs Humanities class, cross country underwear runs along the Bike Path, Mr. Steele's pee-wee football films.
Since High School: Radio d.j., professional magician, sitcom writer, computer consultant, Ph.D. student, marathon runner, husband and father.
Future Plans: One or more of... college professor, research computer scientist, network television technology correspondant, Internet filmmaker, competitor in the Ironman Triathalon, a cool husband and dad, or some combination of the above.
Memorable Teachers: The lady who graded "structured compositions" because she never "got" my writing... gee, I wish I could remember her name... it was... um... nope.
Other alums I know about? John Warrington (1980), graduated in 1984 from Notre Dame with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, got married, was in the Air Force for 4 years, got divorced, died in a car accident in 1990.
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From: Rochelle Levy Lazar rlazar@afionline.org (1980) Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Renee Dutton-O'Hara. Occupation: Writer/Editor, Children: Jonah Lucas Levy Lazar 2 1/2
Memorable Incidents: The greatest memories I have are of rehearsing for and performing in the plays. Not only was it a remarkable, bonding experience for everyone involved, but it also taught me the true value of discipline.
Since High School: After college, I worked in radio as a news anchor & D.J. in Virigina and Maryland. In 1987, I moved to LA, where I've since worked as a Universal Studios tour guide, an entertainment magazine journalist, a TV development executive/writer, and where I'm currently a writer/editor at the American Film Institute.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Vincent Gibbs because he made me laugh, made me cry, and shared with me a real passion for the arts.
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From: Nannette Berardi Gadomski Snapwing@aol.com (1983) Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from another 1983 classmate. Occupation: Medical Asst/Clinical Supervisor, Spouse: Mark (Ski) Gadomski, Children: I have 2 stepsons: 15 year old Mark and 13 year old Matthew, who live in upstate New York. I feel too young to have stepkids that old. They're so much fun though, now that they're a little older. We enjoy spending as much time with them as possible.
Since High School: I'm really enjoying living down here on the Gulf coast of Florida. It's a wonderful place with so much to see and do. We live within 30 minutes of several different beaches and the snorkeling is just great!! So is the fishing, boating and the daily SUNSHINE!!!
Future Plans: Lots of health issues keep us from making hard-core plans for the future. The best I can plan for right now is good health and happiness!
My husband was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, at the age of 33. We were both very shocked by the diagnosis, as he is an extremely healthy and active person. I'd like to hear from anyone else with MS who fits into our age group. Thanks!
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From: Michael A. Smith MASinFL@aol.com (1984) Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 Subject: Udpate
I found out about the website by just searching the internet. Occupation: Financial Controller, Spouse: Ginger
Since High School: Ginger and I relocated from Frederick to Tampa Florida in 1996. I was transferred by Citicorp to assume financial control of the $200 million construction of Citibank Center Tampa. Upon completion of the development, I was made Financial Controller for the Mid-Atlantic and Southern Regions.
Ginger has been traveling (most recently a Safari in South Africa) and enjoying the Tampa weather. While we miss our families back in Maryland, we both enjoy our home and our life style here in Tampa.
Future Plans: I will be adding a Masters of Science in Business to my current B.S. and CPA designations (graduating May 2000). After graduation, I will be working on the program for the Supreme Court Certification as a Certified Mediator.
We are also looking at the possibility of expanding our family which currently consists of Ginger and I and our three dogs.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Glass and Mrs. Rosen because they both had a significant impact on my life.
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From: Andrew Fantacci fantacci@erols.com (1972) Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? Been reading it for about a year, not sure if I ever registered. Occupation: Motion Picture Film Printer, Spouse: Catherine Johnson ('71) Fantacci, Catherine's Occupation: Gaithersburg Presbyterian Preschool Administrative Assistant, Children: Angela Teresa age 18, Tina Marie age 15
Memorable Incidents: Walking to the Board of Education in Rockville Since High School: Enjoying life! Future Plans: Retire and buy a home at the Eastern Shore!
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From: Eileen MacCabe Larsen elarsen@rmi.net (1982) Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from a web search on Yahoo. Occupation: Homemaker/Teacher, Spouse: Grant, Children: Stephen 11, Kenneth 9, Jared 6, Marie 3
Since High School: Graduated from BYU in Education. Spent 18 months in England as a missionary. Have four fantastic children. Taken them to Austrailia, Disneyland, Lake Powell, ... Moved around multiple times with my husband's business.
Future Plans: More travelling and Volunteer work with Church and Community
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From: Sia Raptakes Lappin van0802@aol.com (1983) (c/o Tina Raptakes VanDevander) Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 Subject: New Addition
My husband, Joe, and I welcomed into this world our first child, Joseph Daegan, on Friday, May 7, 1999. He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 20 3/4 inches long. We look forward to all the fun moments we will have with him.
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 From: Steven Mohr bigbear@shentel.net (1967) Subject: On line chat server
Hi Peary classmates,
First I would like to commend Bob Lau for the great job he has done to help keep our Peary family together. It is really nice to be able to keep up with classmates. I would like to offer my services of an on line chat server. I have become a co-owner of a chat server in Dallas Texas. We have a Web page that is linked to us through a program called conference room.
By clicking on our Web page and scrolling to the conference room section you can get onto our server. You all are invited to use the service as it is free.
The Address for the webpage is http://ns1.tier1.net/carrington/
Again this is a free service. We are on line 24 hours 7 days aweek. This room will be open. Once you log on you may visit any of the rooms or come to the R.E.PEARY room. The server is monitored and is for clean chat only. You may also get to the server by connecting throught a Chat program such as Pirch or Mirc and typing in this server number 207.136.40.19 - Again you can also visit and enter through the web page.
If you need help you may contact me through ICQ at 5373683 or bigbear@shentel.net. By the way when you get on line i will be the easy one to see, My nick on the server is also BIG-BEAR. Hope to see you all there. http://ns1.tier1.net/carrington/
Steven Mohr 67 aka BIG-BEAR
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From: Terry Pettijohn petijon@vcn.com (1964) Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 Subject:Update
I found out about the website from the reunion info mailing. Occupation: Manager of Mine Operations/Triton Coal, Spouse: Phyllis, Children: Lisa M. (Pettijohn) Livermore 34, Amy L. (Pettijohn) Nelson 31, Holly A. Pettijohn 28, Grandchildren: Ryan M. Livermore 5yrs., Megan Livermore 10mo.
Memorable Incidents: Days at the beach; Courtney's classes; some of the dances; Hot Shoppes; meeting my lovely wife
Since High School: Married early; moved to New Mexico, got into the mining industry; had the opportunity to live overseas (Colombia 3yrs, China 4-1/2mos.); Managed to get all of my daughters through college and see them be successful with their lives; Enjoy my own career; and be happily married for over 34 years.
Future Plans: Continue enjoying my career until retirement and then move back to (probably) New Mexico; enjoy traveling and doing things with my wife.
Memorable Teachers: Jim Courtney - Learned a lot and enjoyed the classes. Pearl Richardson - Taught me a good lesson about other peoples feelings and was an excellent teacher.
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From: Victor Jones Victor.Jones@hmrag.com (1984) Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Byron Patterson. Occupation: Sales, Spouse: Detra Children: Wesli M. 5, M. Mckenzi 3
Since High School: Enjoying life, things have been good and I really enjoy living in Charlotte. My mom lives down here, my wifes parents moved down here, my wifes sister moved down here, my moms sister moved down here, so we have a good family gathering. My dad past about four year ago with lung cancer, so I decided to move south and Charlotte was a good choice for myself and my family. Hey I am glad I found this website and I want to keep in touch with everyone. As you get older you really don't keep in touch with people you grow up with, so I am very excited about what you have done.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Luck, mainly because I think they saw something in me that I didn't see at that time. The personal talks we would have to keep me in line and pointed in the right direction. What great people they are and I really miss talking to them.
Thanks everyone for helping me grow up.
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From: Stacy Litt Narrow caesar1208@cwic.com (1980) Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? Ran into Frank Holiday @ Starbucks and he told me about it. Occupation: Outside Sales, Spouse: Alan, Children: Alexander William 4-1/2 and Rachel Nicole 2
Memorable Incidents: Since the Colorado High School bombing, I have thought a lot about what it was like when we went to school. Although there may have been a lot of "cliques", I don't remember kids being made to feel like outsiders, even if they didn't quite fit in. That made me feel good. It also gives me hope that we will raise our kids to be like we were and accept those kids who are different.
Since High School: Living life - College - Grad School - Travelling - Skiing out West whenever possible - Figuring out who I am and who I am not - Being the top sales rep for Spacesaver nationwide - and tops on the list - trying to be a great mom!
Future Plans: Continuing to live each day to the fullest and "To Do" not to "Plan to Do".
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From: Jim Hinkeldey JHINKELDEY@aol.com (1979) Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 Subject: Announcing the retirement of Ernie Ceccato.
Ernie was a PE teacher and football coach at Peary in the late '60's through the mid 70's. From Peary he went on to be the head football coach at Poolesville H.S. and then in 1988 became the 1st head coach of the Quince Orchard H.S. football team. He led the Cougars to the 4A state championship in 1991 and is currently (until June 30) the Athletic Director at Quince Orchard, where I also teach. I am including, with his permission, an e-mail address where former students and players can send messages of congratulations. It is as follows: Ernest_Ceccato@fc.mcps.k12.md.us
Jim Hinkeldey
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From: Brenda Zerbe bjzerbe@hotmail.com (1980) Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my sister, Nancy Zerbe Agarwal ('68). Occupation: Writer, Significant Other: Jeff St. Thomas, Children: Michael Kelley Jr. (8/81), James Kelley (9/83), Matthew Kelley (9/83), Joseph Kelley (2/90), Abigail Kelley (6/93), Bethany St. Thomas (11/97), Expecting new little St. Thomas at end of May
Memorable Incidents: Choir and Theater Classes, hanging out with Allyson, Leslie, Sharon, Mike, Mary Beth, and of course Joe.
Since High School: Writing, singing, and raising a family. Starting a new life just when I thought things were supposed to be settled, and loving every minute of it.
Future Plans: Getting married, moving to Montana, enjoying the outdoors, and living life to its fullest. Life begins when you let it.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Peerless for various reasons. Mr. Travers for his style. Mr. Gardner who taught consumer math and common sense that I still use today.