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Volume 3, Number 3,
October 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: Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz BEEQ15A@prodigy.com (1980) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 Subject: MSO
Just a word of thanks for creating this website.
Former classmates Carolyn King Chapman (77) and Mike Chapman (77) their children, Brandon and Kyle were severely injured in a fire at Mike's home. Carolyn and Mike are divorced, but Mike and his 2nd wife (name unknown) were hurt. Carolyn's sister Trudy attended PHS for her soph and junior yrs, but the King family moved before Trudy's senior yr. I received this information from Gay Laurienzo San Severino (79) over the summer. It had been heavily publicized by the DC tv media and in the POST newspaper. The family lives in Gaithersburg.
Pat Bryan (78) passed away 11 yrs. ago and I want to post a tribute to my best friend.
I shared the MSO info with former classmate Gay Laurienzo-San Severino. She and her siblings attended PHS as well. I don't know if they have e-mail access but I can provide their names for you and you can forward the list on. Joy Laurienzo (77), Gay Laurienzo San Severino (79), Jay Laurienzo (80), Jill Laurienzo-Coleman (81), Bruce Laurienzo (82)
I am not sure if her other sibs attended Peary, Wheaton or Rockville HS. But those listed above did.
I do know that everyone but Gay and Bruce live in MD. Gay is in PA and Bruce in NYC.
Thanks again and another personal note: any Peary alumni in the NJ area, perhaps we can connect. I live in Atlantic City. Looking forward to the 10/98 issue of MSO.
Regards, Robin L. Rosenberg
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From: Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz beeq15a@prodigy.com (1979) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 Subject: Fire & Injuries to Peary Alumni Children
I learned this information from fellow classmate Gay Laurienzo San Severino (79). The children of Carolyn King (77) and Mike Chapman (77) were severely burned and injured when their home had been hit by a fire. This happened in Gaithersburg. Carolyn and Mike are no longer married, but Mike's new wife was injured when she jumped from their 2nd floor window.
They live in Gaithersburg. This has been reported in the WASHINGTON POST and on the DC television stations. Brandon is 14 and Kyle is 12. If anyone has remained in touch with their families, I am sure they would love to hear from fellow friends.
If this news has already been reported, I apologize for not knowing sooner.
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From: Robert Clarke Robert_Clarke@fc.mcps.k12.md.us (Staff) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 Subject: Bell Tower Plaque
Originally small plaques with a single service man's name were added to one side of the bell tower when an active duty death (not just combat) occurred. With the anticipated closure of Peary, some of the families asked if they could have the individual name plate of their family member. My understanding is that they all were then distributed.
When later in the move toward closure, the community requested that the bell tower be moved to the Aspen Hill Library by the school system, I thought that it was appropriate that a single memorial plaque should be made listing all the appropriate names known at that time, and that it be put on the bell tower after it was moved. I ran collections during the closure year, collected enough money and had the plaque made.
When it looked like the bell tower was not going to be moved until after the closing, the plaque was entrusted to John Horvat, a Peary grad who lived in the community and who was working at Peary at the time as Media Services Technician.
After closing, the Navy asked that the U.S.S. Peary ship's bell be returned, and it was. With no bell for the bell tower, the push to have the bell tower moved waned.
So, the stripped bell tower is still at the school and the plaque is still in the hands of John Horvat, currently the Media Services Technician at Seneca Valley High School. If it is no longer desireable to move the bell tower, the plaque at least should be placed in a prominent location at the Aspen Hill Library. This is something that the alumni association needs to lobby for through the county government.
P.S. - Thanks for the great job!
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From: Lisa Huntington Padilla LHPadilla@aol.com (1975) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 Subject: georges
dear friends
just a quick message to let everyone know we are fine. we are lucky to have escaped another hurricane. thank you all for the calls and offers of help. the kids and i escaped to the land of the mouse while antonio stayed to handle the dirty work. ralph the dog, pepper the cat, and t.d. the turtle all went with me to orlando. it was an interesting weekend, needless to say.
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From: Ed Burlas ebb1000@erols.com (Staff) Date: Tue 29 Oct 1998 Subject: Trophies
In regard to athletic trophies-county, state, and most valuable player.
The county had no provision to store trophies and the feeling was if left up to the county they would eventually be destroyed or lost. The Aspen Hill Library also had a space problem. It was decided, since it was likely the trophies would be either lost or destroyed in the future, a better action was to give the trophies to someone who had a vested interest in them.
Where possible the coach who was coaching at the time the trophies were earned received them, so they could display them in their home. In cases where the we could not contact the former coach one of the most valuable players was contacted to receive the trophies.
Sorry to say but the list of these individuals who received the athletic trophies during our closing year has been lost.
Records and awards, are not known for much of the school history for the girls sports program as that history was kept separate by the Girls Sports Association until the Women's Sports Program was merged into the Peary High School Athletic Program.
As to the other artifacts, drama, student government, band and others I have no idea what was decided.
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From: Mike Deitchman mdeitchman@olg.com (1968) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about this at our 30th reunion. Occupation: Civil Service Executive, Spouse: Eleanor, Children: Steven 23, Kathryn 18
Memorable Incident: The STRIKE! Our first real world lesson in democracy.
Since High School: I have been with the Navy as a civilian for over 27 years. Its been a great career so far. I have flight tested a variety of naval aircraft and have attended the US Naval Test Pilot School (1974-75). In the 80's I was the chief engineer for several aircraft including the E-2C Hawkeye and F/A-18 Hornet. The 90's have included roles as Deputy Program Manager for F-18 Foreign Military Sales as well as a member of the A-12 Aircraft trial team. I am currently part of the executive leadership for the Naval Air Systems Command as Director for Shore Station Management.
Future Plans: I hope to continue my career with the Navy until retirement in 2012. In retirement I plan to pursue a part time career in one of my favorite activities, SAILING!
Memorable Teachers: Mr Hill, great math mentor. Mr Pine, trials and tribulations during those first two years of soccer. Mr Hines, made physics a blast (no pun intended!).
Missing People? Mike Braun is in Derwood, MD
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From: Tana Holderman THOLDER@PISD.EDU (1975) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my sister - Lisa Holderman (1976). Occupation: Free Lance Artist/Computer Trainer/Teacher, Children: Married 1980/Divorced 1996 - Two sons - Derek York-15 years and Nicholas York-12 years.
Since High School: I graduated from University of Texas with a BA in Fine Arts and Performance and a minor in History/Completed Computer Training in 1990 in microcomputers and computer graphics. I work as a Computer Trainer/Hardware/Software Troubleshooter for Jackson Elementary School in Plano. I also teach computer classes parttime for PISD outside my school campus. I also work as a free lance artist, doing variety of things; commissioned work/portraits and other varieties/computer illustration/designing web pages/mask making. I have had several pieces of my computer graphic work and masks on display in local shows. I have taught acting and puppetry to children/costumed in childrens theatre/performed with puppets for children in the Dallas metroplex area.
My life as a single mom keeps me busy. My son Derek York 9th grader/plays the Trombone in the marching band at Clark HS. He is also a computer wiz and a great kid. My son Nicholas York is an artist and a musician also and plays the Alto Saxaphone in the 7th grade band at Carpenter Middle School. He is a great kid also.
Future Plans: I would like to go back to school and work on a Masters Degree in Fine Arts with emphasis in Printmaking/Painting. Continue teaching computers classes and expanding my free lance business.
Memorable Staff: Mrs. Loch my counselor. The long talks in her office encouraging me and talking me into going to college/etc. I was very shy in high school and completing my higher education as given me lots of confidence and success in my life personnally and professionally.
If you have any information about Donna Johnson. She is pictured in the 1975 Senior class in our yearbook. She was a very good friend of mine through Parkland Jr. High and Peary HS. She didn't graduate in 1975, she dropped out, but if anybody has seen or heard from her, please have them contact me. Thanks!!!
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From: D. Lynne Smith Theodore LTHEO1008@AOL.COM (1975) Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
How found? Siblings. Occupation: Nurse, Children: Dawn 18 years, Keith 17 years
Since High School: I attended nursing school and married at age 21. My husband, George, retired from Montgomery County Police Dept, and we moved to Colorado 4 years ago. I lost him suddenly in 1997 to a heart attack. I am currently staying at home and just being a mom to the kids.
Memorable Teachers: Mr Jacobs- The nose!!!, Mrs. Luck- what a sweetie
Missing People? Linda (Feldman) Gottlieb lives in Rockville.
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From: Peter D. La Tora xlcrone@aol.com (1974) Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 Subject: Update
How found? Danny Lee and I were talking and my sister Nena La Tora Bennett also mentioned it. Occupation: Computer Specialist/Special Agent OIG, Spouse: Patricia Badaczewski, Legally Seperated 6/6/98. Children: I have custody of Son/Jason (9) and Daughter/Lindsay (6)
Memorable Incident: The Football Games
Since High School: Became a Special Agent and then Computer Specialist and started my own Investment Company The Excelsior Group Ltd. Currently restoring a 1971 Corvette like the one I had at Peary.
Future Plans: Invest in restoring vehicles and starting an Classic Rental Car Agency.
Missing People? I'm in touch with Richard Fingerman 1974, Diane Lawrence 1974, Danny Lee 1975, and Robert Fingerman 1976.
My sister told me Peary People often meet weekly. How can I learn more about this ?
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From: Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz beeq15a@prodigy.com (1979) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 Subject: Update
I omitted some info from last time...Got married in 1993 and divorced in 1995, but remarried my former husband (Gary Aiscowitz) in a ceremony held in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on Valentine's Day 1997. We will be celebrating our anniversary and Hanukkah this year in Cancun, Mexico. At work, I am an Admin. Secy., and I specialize in logistics management.
Missing People? Gay Laurienzo-San Severino lives in Pennsylvania. Children: Dom (2/84) Francis (11/87), Marie (7/89), Therese (6/92), Anthony (2/94), Vinnie (10/95), Ricky (2/97), and Anne-Denise (9/98). Gay is married to Rick, who is from NY. They have been married since 9-83.
I received some info concerning the children of Mike Chapman. His youngest son, Brandon, is recovering from surgery stemming from the fire. He had to have his legs amputated due to gangrene infection.
I was in touch with Randy Santos (78) on the phone as 10/3 is his birthday. I remembered everyone's birthday. I hung out with Randy, Steve Budd and Phil Sandoe (all 78ers)
Has anyone heard from Kelly Crafton (78)? I was much closer to the '78 class than '79 class. In fact, I went to the 1978 Class' 10 yr reunion since I wanted to remember Pat Bryan who had passed away in 1987.
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From: Crystal Bayles Tedore eagle1@olg.com (1985) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 Subject: Update
How found? By mistake looking up huskies. Occupation: Armed security guard, Spouse: Lee Children: Married for 14 years to same man I dated in school.....2 children both girls Amy and Tiffany, Grandchildren: Not yet
Memorable Incident: the teacher strike that was forbiden...so we WALKED OUT!!
Since High School: I own my own house ....work for the government am very happy
Future Plans: future is open for suggestions