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Volume 3, Number 5,
December 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: Sandra Kryzanowsky Heinzman SHEINZMAN@aol.com (1970) Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 Subject: Update
Spouse: Robert, Children: Richard 14, Kristin 10
Memorable Incidents: Being in the Orchestra for Oliver
Since High School: Army Officer (8 yrs.), Paralegal (6 yrs.), homeschooling mom (6 years)
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hunt, Orchestra - Mrs. Simon, Spanish - Mr. Clark, World History
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From: Ron Work ronwork@erols.com Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 Subject: Sherry Steiner-Schenck's Leukemia Society Fund Raising
On behalf of Sherry Steiner-Schenck (1970), I would like to thank all of the alums who generously contributed to the Leukemia Society on her and her husband Richard's behalf. She was able to raise over $4500, qualifying her to participate on a race-walking team in Hawaii and left on Dec 10th to participate in a marathon there. The 25-inch tv that was donated by Wal-Mart for a raffle, was won by a young man from Northern Virginia who immediately gave it back to her so it could be raffled again to raise additional funds for Leukemia. An extra benefit from her training is that she has lost 26 lbs and now fits into her wedding dress again. Richard is still responding well to treatment so please keep your fingers crossed for both of them. Anyone fighting a chronic disease knows the battle never ends.
Thanks again,
Ron
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From: Chuck Hix c.hix@mindspring.com (1970) Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Rich Madle class of '73. Occupation: Environmental Protection Specialist II, Spouse: Kathleen, Children: Sarah, 6 yrs old
Other alums I know about: Brother: Steve Hix e-mail address is steven.hix@randolph.af.mil he is part of the class of '73. Sister: Kathleen Hix (Perryman) home in Frederick MD. Sorry, I can't remenber her address right now.
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From: Alan Carey dcdist@sun-link.com (1969) Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my SISTER. Occupation: OWNER OF WHOLESALE CABINET HARDWARE CO. OWNER OF LINCOLN SPEED AND CUSTOM RETAIL STORE, Children: LISA M. 18, JESSICA L. 13, MARK A. 5
Since High School: I DID 2 YEARS IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP. FROM 1971-1973 STARTED A CABINET SHOP IN MARYLAND IN 1976 CLOSED THE SHOP IN 1990 WHEN I MOVED TO PA. STARTED THE HARDWARE COMP. IN 1985 AND STILL RUNNING STRONG. MARRIED TWICE THE LAST ONE ENDED IN 1996. MOST OF MY TIME IS SPENT WITH THE KIDS AND RUNNING THE COMPANIES. I AM ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR BERWICK TOWNSHIP, AS WELL AS THE BOARD WITH EASTERN ADAMS POLICE DEPT. MY SON AND I GO TO A LOT OF CAR RACES, NASCAR AND SUPER SPRINTS.
Future Plans: RETIRE AT 55. AND JUST ENJOY LIFE.
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From: Patricia L. Toler PLToler@aol.com (1983) Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Elizabeth Brown Carter - Class of 1965 - My aunt. Occupation: part-time Secretary. full-time self- employed, Significant Other: Jerome K. Anceleitz, Children: Caitlin Brynn, age 8 yrs
Since High School: Working..Trying to get my at home typing business going..
Future Plans: To have my business be running full swing. Have all my bills paid off and to have a house instead of just a condo
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill. He compared me to my mother, Donna Brown, when I first started his class. In fact, the first day of class he made a smart remark "So, Ms. Toler, are you going to be like your mother and be a poor math student"? and then he kind of looked at me with a slight wink and that was the best math teacher I ever had.
If any of the 1983 alumni or anyone for that matter, needs any type of typing done, just go to my website and then either email me or page me. It would be a help to my business. Bye for now you all :)
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From: Kathi Willette Heintzelman kathih@comappspec.com (1979) Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
Occupation: Technical Consultant, Spouse: Alan Heintzelman (1978), Alan's Occupation: Industry Principal, Children: Sean 7
Since High School: Working... still married to my highschool sweetheart... having one wonderful (but challenging) son... and working some more...
Future Plans: To continue living my wild and crazy life one day at a time with the ones that I love most, my husband of 15 years and my son. They are the greatest!!!
Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Cea and her class... I still remember the DECA trips... and taping our job interviews... the film may be gone, but the memories got me where I am today.
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From: Claire Francis claire_francis@hp.com (1967) Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Janet Young. Occupation: Administrator with Hewlett Packard.
Since High School: The most recent 15 years since graduate I have been living in California (Silicon Valley. Employed by Hewlett Packard since 1983. For the past 7 years, I have spent most of my "free" time volunteering for non-profit animal rescue group. I am currently service as Board President of the group. The mission of the group is to find permanent homes for homeless dogs and cats. Our members serve as foster homes until permanent homes can be secured.
Future Plans: To help build a "no kill" animal shelter in Santa Clara County (Silicon Valley)
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From: Pat Ketchum pmketchum@cbs.com (1983) Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Anita Blevins. Occupation: Producer/CBS News Division, Spouse: Chris Bahr, Children: no kiddies... two puppies!
Since High School: Graduated from James Madison Univ in 87... been working at TV stations since then, now working for a branch of CBS News in Los Angeles. Got married last year!
Future Plans: Stay in LA for now...work, play, have kids!
Memorable Teacher: Mr Boyd...he was too cool!
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From: James S. Waxler (1976) Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from BILL LEFFLER (CLASS MATE). Occupation: paint, tile, drywall, contractor. Significant Other: Sue Ellis
Memorable Incidents: the good times with my buddies, fast muscle cars, and wild women. Damm we were bad.
Since High School: ohh boy, what a span to cover in just -2- sentences. I love the people in & around my life; have -2- houses that I paid cash for, am debt free and set my own hours. We still go out dancin' every so often. Sometimes we have friends over for our famous Fla. barbeques and we all dance in the rec room with black lights and the sweet music from the 70s. I've always been a social person and thank god for the happiness within myself.
Future Plans: keep working on my financial future, but take my happiness one day at a time. I'm happy damm it, don't 'cha believe me, yahoo!!! call me, write me, e-mail me.
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From: George L. Powell, Jr. law2364@tsulaw.edu (1983) Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
Hi everyone!
This is just a little note to let you know that you can reach me, not only on law2364@tsulaw.edu, but also on pornstarlovegod@hotmail.com.
I'm headed to Hawaii on December 11th. I'll be staying at Big Dick's Halfway Inn. Actually, that's a joke, so don't try to call me there.
I'll be back on the 19th. Send me some email.
George Powell '83
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From: Paul Smoluk (1985) Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I graduated from Wheaton High School and found out about the website from my girlfriend who was wasting time at work. Occupation: I manage a company that breaks into cars and houses...Legally, The company's name is Pop-A-Lock, Children: No children that I am aware about.
Memorable Incidents: Actually High School is/was quite hazy. But going to the beach playing ball, The few fourth of July's down at the mall. The numerous jobs I held during that time.
Since High School: Since graduating High School, I attended Towson State Univ. leaving there and becoming a management trainee at Giant food. I wasn't ready for that sort of responsibility at 21. Bounced around in the bar industry, which gave me the time and the cash to pursue my love of traveling the world. One day I got frustrated with the present job locked my keys in my car, had an interview that evening a year later, I am working my rear off building/running a very successful business.
Future Plans: Finish making my first million, retiring to the Charlotte North Carolina area.
Memorable Teacher: Mr Green just because I was thinking the other day that I felt sorry that we wrapped his house in TP quite a few times. Sorry.
Other alums I know about... Steve Seay can be reached at treborsey@juno.com
I still am in contact with a few Peary alum... Steve Seay, Brice Queen, Chris Slowey (84) who just got married congrats Chris. His brother Bobby, Howard Hansen, and the Trumbos graduating sometime in the 70's
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From: Kathleen Robinson Lowing (1972) Date: 3 December 1988 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from another web surfer. Occupation: Systems Technician for Bell Atlantic, Spouse: Ron
Since High School: Working for Bell Atlantic & traveling with my husband. Going to school for data communications and graduating with a degree in same. Also training other systems techs at bell atlantic.
Future Plans: Retiring in a few years and moving to the Eastern Shore
Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Dawson-12th grade English teacher-she made the class interesting and fun
Have resided in the Damascus/Gaithersburg area and have been married to Ron for 22 years.
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From: Jessie Jacobson jjj20853@aol.com (1968) [c/o Joel Jacobson] Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my little brother, Joel! Occupation: State Child Abuse Investigator, Children: no children just pets.
Since High School: working hard and playing even harder. Future Plans: work less and play more.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Moran English was alot of fun especially his seances! Remember calling back Dante Crupi's grandfather?
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From: Karen Curtis Knoch Meso4@aol.com (1981) Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found the website via research on AOL. Occupation: Child Care Provider, Spouse: Thomas, Children: Greg 15, Daniel 12
Since High School: Enjoying my family and building my day care business.
Future Plans: I would like to work for the school system for an Elementary school.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clark because he kept us laughing and taught me more than most of my other teachers.
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From: Eileen Brown Carter ecarter236@aol.com (1965) Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 Subject: General
Just a note to let everyone know I am still in the process of tracing classmates had to stop for a while due to shoulder surgery but that is doing fine. Just a thought for the happy hours attendees why not donate say two drinks to the website to help Bob out. Class of 65 thanks for all the help in locating missing classmates and such. That's all for now
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From: Hank Fox HKFox@mindspring.com (1983) Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Dana Thibeau (1983). Occupation: Landscape Architect, Spouse: Kathleen, Children: Allison Carol Fox, 4 in Jan.
Memorable Incidents: Placing 10th in the MD State Cross Country Championship and winning the team title with Tom Smith, Dana Thibeau and the rest of the guys.
Since High School: I have worked for a local civil engineering firm for almost eleven years managing their planning/ site planning departments.
Other alums I know about? Mike Fox (1979) living in Kinston NC, Cathy Fox (1982) living in Kinston NC, James Fox (1983) living in Fredrick MD, Dana Thibeau (1983) living in Gaithersburg MD, and Tom Smith (1983) living in Annapolis MD.
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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 From: Paul Bo Kim Pkim@compuserve.com (1979) Subject: Update
My thanks to Bob Lau and Neal Pizzano for keeping us all together—so to speak. It's good to know that despite the lack of a building as a focus point that the spirit of Peary High School continues to live on. My life since Peary High School has taken many twists and turns.
I went to Columbia University in New York then to Duke Medical School. From there I entered active duty in the Navy and became a flight surgeon just so I can get a leather jacket like Tom Cruise in "Top Gun". Becoming a flight surgeon was the only way I could fly in the Navy because of my poor vision. I saw action in the Persian Gulf and had my ship blown up from underneath me. I kept thinking my contract didn't call for this—or did it? After five years in the Navy in which I was nearly court martialed for conspiracy to mutiney, I went to the University of Virginia and resumed my training in internal medicine and critical care. Where upon, I nearly died from contracting hepatitis from a dirty needle stick.
I'm happy to say I'm cured now after over a year and a half of experimental therapy. I'm now settled in Charlotte, North Carolina as an critical care specialist (I take care of patients in the intensive care unit) and hoping to live a calm life. Greetings to all my class of 79 fellow classmates.