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Volume 4, Number 3,
October 1999
MIDNIGHT
SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter for
Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org
Page 4
From: Laura Bowen Wise mlwise5061@aol.com (1979) Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my brother, Bill, class of 1978. Occupation: high school English teacher, Spouse: Mick, Children: Mary Kate 13, Bridgette 9
Memorable Incident: The day we elected a really nice girl, Denise Anderson, homecoming queen. I was proud of my class for having some class!
Since High School: Teaching (elementary, middle school, high school, and college.) Moving (Alaska, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, North Carolina)
Future Plans: Send both of my daughters to college
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Gibbs; we got a sense from him that we weren't going to waste our time just doing things halfway.
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From: Steven A Mohr sjmohr@shentel.net (1967) Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
How found? From my sister, Diana Mohr Coll (1967), who is getting this info. Occupation: Service Tech., Spouse: Judith, Children: Robert 25 in the Navy stationed in Guam at the present, Michael 20 Assist. Fire Chief of local fire dept., Christopher 15 Student; Grandchildren: Ben 10 months
Memorable Incidents: winning all of our senior football games and the Play Of Thee I Sing
Since High School: was in Vietnam for 1 1/2 then worked for Wards then came to Front Royal and have been with Sears for 25 years
Future Plans: see as many of my class mates as possible
Memorable Teacher: Mr Pine because he was my mentor
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From: Jude DeSando Lozupone jude.lozupone@landmark.com (1979) Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: Administrative Manager, Spouse: Frank, Children: Frank, III - age 9, Angela - age 7, Anthony - age 2
Memorable Incident: I remember vividly fracturing both ankles in a gymnastics meet. How embarassing to go to school in a wheelchair when you are supposedly athletic.
Since High School: Since graduating, I continued to train for the Olympics in swimming. Went to the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Trials. I got a degree from the University of South Carolina. And I am now raising a family with my husband, Frank.
Memorable Teachers: The teachers I remember most are Mr. Clarke and Mr. Nawrocki.
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From: Jean Saylor-Jones JeanSay51@AOL.com (1969) Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from friends and relatives. Occupation: homemaker, Spouse: Jay, Children: Evan 18, Carlin 15
Memorable Incident: Hanging out at Brighton Dam and the Kiwanas Club
Since High School: I graduated from University Of Maryland in 1973. I worked for Auto-Train Corp. for seven years, then quit in 1980 to start a family. I have been a homemaker since then, but am thinking of getting back into the work force soon.
Future Plans: As i mentioned I am thinking of working again, since my son is a Senior in high school this year.
Memorable Staff: Dr. Dunn, Mr. Gibbs, Miss Dunlap, Mrs. Luck
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From: Phil Trick ptrick@bigfoot.com (1966) Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 Subject: Thanks for the web site for Peary HS
I came across the web site while looking at high school band websites. My wife and I are building a site for our daughter's high school band here in Hickory, NC. I attended Peary High School from 1963 through 1965, moving away in the summer between Junior and Senior years. The family move to Florida kept me from returning to visit. Wow! What a shock to find out that the school had closed. But how nice to see a great website which brought back memories from a long way back! It prompted me to pull out my 1965 yearbook and show the old photos to my wife.
By the way, we lived on Camelot St, just around the corner from the school.
Thanks again,
Phil Trick ptrick@bigfoot.com
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From: Sheri Kelley Milutin shawn@ezy.net (1974) Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from John Hunt. Occupation: Mid-Market Account Executive, Spouse: Ken, Children: Son, Shawn, Age 18, Grandchildren: Too young!
Memorable Incident: Getting paid for writing excuse notes for everyone skipping school, since I had handwriting that looked like their moms.
Since High School: Behaving! Moved to the Eastern Shore in the early 80's to live the simple life! Always loved being near the beach. Remarried in 87. Have been employed with National Data Corporation for 16 years and sell integrated payment solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Have raised a son who I can't say enough great things about. He is a freshman at Salisbury State University.
Future Plans: To retire early, grow old gracefully and eventually have a house full of grandkids.
Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Luck, "JOHN BROWN IT"
I attended the five year reunion and since moving to the shore, have lost touch. This is a great way to communicate, find out what everyone has been up to and test your memory!
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From: Alyson Berman Holzinger AndrewHolz@aol.com (1982) Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 Subject: Hi! Love the Website!
Hi! This is Alyson (Berman) Holzinger from the Class of 1982. I recently learned of the Peary Website and thought I would touch base. I hope some of my old pals will see this and drop me a line sometime!!!
Well, how about the abridged bio since high school ...
After Peary, I spent a couple of years in Maryland, attending Montgomery College. I enjoyed being a member of the college dance company. I also was teaching aerobics.
Then I moved to Northern California for 8 years or so. It is so beautiful there! I went to school for several things... I went through a teacher training program for a neuromuscular mind/body education called the Alexander Technique. I went to school for court reporting (ended up hating the legal field!). I took various courses at Chico State (Never could make up my mind what the HELL I wanted to be "when I grew up"!) I worked at several different types of jobs while going to school. Cocktail waitress, aerobics instructor, secretary, nursing aide for elderly in their homes. I even spent a summer as a blackjack dealer in Lake Tahoe. While living in Northern California, I also performed (dancing, singing) in several musical theatre productions with the Chico City Opera.
I then moved to Florida where my folks live now and went to nursing school. (Quit after a year. I LOVED the lectures, but being an overly sensitive person, I used to come home crying after my clinical rounds in the hospital. Can't stand to see people sick! It was too depressing and scary!) I went to school (again!) for medical transcription. I am now doing medical transcription at a clinic in South Florida, and I love it. I think I'm ready to stick with this...(I'm getting too old for this shit! What a flake!)... I told you I could never make up my mind, but I have had so many great experiences, I think it was worth it!
I got married 3 years ago to a wonderful man, Andrew. He is a manager for Broward County in their Parks and Recreation Department. He has recently been thinking about going back to school for his Master's in Psychology. I think he would make a great therapist. He is the most understanding, sensitive man I have ever known. I have a 6-year-old stepdaughter, Stephanie. Andy and I have been trying to have children together. We live in a beautiful house in Deerfield Beach, Florida. I have been enjoying redecorating, but I'm dying to fill the house with little babies! Wish us luck!!! Florida is nice, but I miss California, and all of my close friends there, as well as my close friends up in Maryland.
I guess that's about it. I hope that some of my old pals out there will drop me a line some time!
Best Wishes to All!
Alyson (Berman) Holzinger
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From: Thomas Yau thy1@mhg.edu (1985) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 Subject: Midnight Sun Online
Dear Bob:
Thanks for managing the website and e-mail!
I heard about the webpage from my sister, Angela (Yau) Rowe, Class of 83. She is in Chicago now and has been married for 8 years.
I went to Wheaton for my senior year and enjoyed it very much. For college, I went to Cornell, where I froze to death and met my wife, Linda. I came back to Maryland to go to med school at the University of Maryland, and we were married in 1992.
We're the proud parents of Susanna Elizabeth, who is now 7 months old. My parents have since moved to a different part of Rockville, but we are in town quite often.
Occupation: Eye physician and surgeon in DC in practice at the Washington Hospital Center.
Future plans: We are living in Laurel now but are planning to move closer to home.
Memorable teachers: Mr. Boyd comes to mind as a fine teacher of history. Mrs. Hartman was a good coach and we appreciated her effort during lunchtime for our team.
Tom
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From: Jacqueline Maslona Simpson Jackie_Simpson@fc.mcps.k12.md.us (1965) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from the reunion letter. Occupation: Application Implementation Technician, Children: Cassie Logue age 28, MaryBeth Simpson age 26, Corrie Simpson age 19, Grandchildren: 0
Since High School: Have been at Montgomery Board of Education for 22 years and have eight years until retirement. Divorced and the children are on their own! I live in Carroll County which I didn't even know existed in the 60's. Is there anyone else out in that area from Peary?
Future Plans: To enjoy being 50 or so and waiting to see what the future brings!
Memorable Teachers: Mr Weinstein for giving students a second chance and Mr Hill for his level of professionalism and being just an all around great teacher. Mr Gibbs for the opera "Carmen."
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From: james t westermeier jr jtwjr@tisd.net (1977) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
How found? surfing. Occupation: COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION/business owner
Memorable Incident: graduating
Since High School: running sucessfull a/c refrigeration business in south texas
Future Plans: hitting the lotto buying a home in cabo san lucas bcs
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From: Pamela Canevari Davis DublinDiva@AOL.com (1972) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
How found? from Joe Chornock's Mom. Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Spouse: W. Paul, Children: None, Grandchildren: Please let there be none!
Memorable Incident: The walk-out to the Board of Education office & the races to see who could go the furthest for lunch and still get back on time
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hoover (Biology) how easy it was to get him off the subject and talking about his dogs - also "the crying towel"
Comments: Never graduated - left Peary after 11th grade - but was in contact with my friends and came to 72's graduation - I'm glad to find you all!
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From: Rick Russell duc@mindspring.com (1970) Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this from my brothers Steve and Joe - classes of 1971 & 1974. Occupation: Teacher/Furniture Sales, Spouse: Nga (Marie Anne), Children: Caleb Niles - 17, Jessica Leigh - 15, Grandchildren: Whoa! Not so fast!
Memorable Incident: Protests against the Vietnam War
Since High School: I served in the Air Force for 4 years - attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington (bachelors) - attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green (masters) - taught in North Carolina married - have two wonderful children - love Bassett Hounds - at this time am selling furniture for a young, upcoming furniture retailer (Rooms To Go) - for the past 3 years - good money - but look forward to getting back into teaching in the future - would like to travel to a foreign country and teach English with my wife - enjoyable and satisfying experience - did so in 1993 in Vietnam. Have to tell you that I have been wondering what happened to classmates of mine from the 60's.
Future Plans: As I said, continue to sell furniture for a while - may move to Florida or Texas in the future with the company - maybe even Charleston, SC - but in the next five years I hope to return to Asia and teach in a university. Right now I am very much involved in the teenage years of my son and daughter - brings back memories!
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gibbs * (can't remember his first name) - he taught history and was the soccer coach - I am sure all know whom I speak of. He was a great guy and really the single person that motivated me to become a teacher - I am certified to teach in both Kentucky and in North Carolina - have taught in the Social Studies fields in both states. Mr. Gibbs turned me on to current events of the day and history - its importance to understanding accurately what was happening currently - thanks Mr. Gibbs.
Missing People? I have been missing myself for a number of years.
Comments: Keep me informed please - I'd appreciate it.
[* Editor's Note: Vincent Gibbs, English/Drama or Robert Pine?]
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From: Rick Ricker rricker@american.edu (1975) Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 Subject: Music
Just wanted to drop a note to any alumni in the Frederick Md. area who enjoy the music of James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Beatles, etc. that the band I am playing with will be appearing at Callahans on Nov.7th and Dec. 4th. We will also be appearing at Christi's in Mt Airy on Oct. 17th and Nov. 20th. Callahans is located just off route 15 on Rosemont Ave. Take the exit and go west to 1808 Rosemont Ave. Phone # at Callahans is 301-698-9596. To get to Christi's go noth on route 27 to Mt Airy and turn in to the row of stores behind the McDonalds. Christi's is on the end closest to McDonalds. Phone # at Christi's is 301-829-1900. Hope to see some old friends there.
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From: Mark Gerald wmarkgerald@hotmail.com (1978) Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I have been married to my wife Sue for 10 years this october 23rd and have 1 stepdaughter, Sunshine (21) and 1 daughter Mackenzie (8). We live in Clearwater Florida and own a home built in 1928. Restoration almost complete. I work for Continental Airlines in Tech Ops Department working on 727, 737, 757, and MD80 aircraft doing maintanence, electrical and avionics trouble shooting and repair. It was great seeing every one who made it to our 20 year reunion. Hope to see those at our next who couldn't this one. THANK YOU to all who setup and arranged our reunion. I heard about MSO from Miles Newman while attending the reunion.
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From: Gail Friel gff.tea@worldnet.stt.net (1974) Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: Activity Assistant/Residential Counselor
Memorable Incident: None in particular. Being part of Brian McLaren's group was nice at the time. You know they were called the "Jesus Freaks" back then.
Since High School: I Received a degree in Thereapeutic Recreation and have been working with developmentally disabled people for the past 15 years. I also work with senior citizens in adult day care.
Future Plans: Whatever comes next.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Boteler, he taught me that even though people have "bad actions" it doesn't mean they are bad people. I have used the phrase many times over the years while working with people.
Missing People? Dennis catron now lives in Germantown. Ken Queen lives in McPherson, Kansas
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From: Leonard A Salters Jr lsalters@mindspring.com (1969) Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: AFS Specialist
Memorable Incident: Just the enjoying the high school experience. Future Plans: To be a web master, and a programmer
Missing People? George Lagos, also class of 1969, is in Germantown, MD.
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From: Rich Parker no e-mail address submitted (1970) Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
How found? speaking to Ken Roseman (1969). Occupation: teacher/English/MCPS/thanks Mr. Gibbs! Spouse: Jeannie (Richard Montgomery 1971), Children: Josh (20), Rebecca (17), Benjamin (9), Grandchildren: Hey, let's not push it!
Memorable Incident: The yearbook's decision to print a picture of an anti-war sit-in around the bell tower over Dr. Dunn's demand that the picture not be featured.
Since High School: My twenty-fourth year teaching for the county. Married a month after I secured the position. Raising a family and keeping busy.
Memorable Teachers: Vince Gibbs - always an inspiration. Turned me on to theatre and film which remain two passions. Wish I could remember the name of the great history teacher I had who always made class interactive and interesting. Civil War history is still an interest of mine. I volunteer at the Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick.
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From: Al Desmarais adesmara@cnap.navy.mil (1983) Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 Subject: MSO Update
Memorable Incident: No specific incident stands out in particular. My memories are of good friends, great soccer, and good teachers.
Since High School: Lieutenant Commander working in San Diego for the US Navy as Maintenance Planner for USS CARL VINSON. Training for my first Triathlon in October.
Future Plans: Plans include spending time with my wife. Following this tour with the Navy with one in Hawaii. Attaining a Master's Degree in Software Engineering from SMU.
Memorable Teachers: Mr Pine: Dedication to soccer and to his players, Mr Clark: the most influential teacher at Peary.
I found this site on the Internet trying to find out what some of my old teachers and friends were up to. I located it via Mr. Clark's Pipe Band page and am amazed to find such a well maintained site here. It is refreshing to know you are all out there. Reading some of the inputs to last months MSO certainly brought back many fond memories. It is also a relief to know that someone has decided to adopt the old building. The last time I was out there it was a depressing site.
I am a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy stationed in San Diego, CA with my wife Sarah. Since my graduation from Peary, I graduated from the US Naval Academy with a degree in Computer Science and then attended the Navy's Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Florida. From there I was stationed on the USS MISSISSIPPI a nuclear powered Cruiser and participated in Operation Desert Storm. From there I went to Newport, RI to teach and subsequently met Sarah. She picked me up in a bar actually! She and I then travelled to Seattle, Wa where she worked as an Admin Assistant as I went to sea as the Combat Systems Officer on USS PAUL F FOSTER a Destroyer. I then reported to the Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN as the Main Propulsion Assistant. I am now behind a desk in San Diego waiting for orders to my Executive Officer tour. We hope to move to Hawaii for that one. I hope I haven't bored folks too much babbling about myself. The Navy has given me the opportunity to see the world (as ad! vertised) and meet many great folks. Unfortunately, it has also taken me away from the old home turf. I would love to hear from some '83 folks about how things are going.
Remembering my time at Peary, all of the bad experiences seem to have faded. My favorite memories are of my soccer teammates Sean Logan, Mike Brown, and Bart Fox. Of course there will always be a soft spot in my heart for Nadia Borowski. If anyone know where she is please e-mail me. I would would love to get in touch with her. I would also like to say hello to Ippy Laskaris and Shelley Turner and the rest of the friends I failed to mention. I hope the many teachers I remember are still in touch, Mr Clark, Mr Pine, Ms Tigani, Mr Hill... Hopefully I can reach them too. I hope everyone out there is doing well. I will bore you no longer. Please feel free to e-mail me.