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Volume 3, Number 7,
February 1999
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: Seth Jason seth.jason@mailcity.com (1979) Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 Subject: quick update and a note
Thank you again for this newsletter... I look forward to it more than my Washington Post.
I run into Ricky McKinney ('80) from time to time while working at the White House...He and family are doing well... Those of us might remember the original "Cellar Door" in Georgetown...Well it blossomed into the Cellar Door's Company and grew... Anyway...the Part Owner, Dave Williams passed away last Wednesday from cancer. Though not a Peary Alumni, some of us and even our parents have gone there....History is that Dave was the first Bouncer/Doorman at the Cellar Door.
Anyway...thanks again for all your work.
Best wishes for 1999...
Seth Jason 79'
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From: Jeffrey A. Stewart jstew69@mspring.com (1969) Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 Subject: Update
I've known about the website for a long time through family and friends, only just got computer. Occupation: Post Health Care (Funeral Director), Significant Other: Susan Powell
Memorable Incidents: Much too many to narrow down to a space this small.
Since High School: Trying to find what I wanted to do within my range of talents, or lack thereof. I'm still not sure I've found it.
Future Plans: Relocate to Florida in the area of St. Petersburg. Everything my girlfriend and I like to do is there, as well as a climate that we both like better.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Luck, her personality. Mrs. Sykes, my homeroom teacher and eventual good friend. Miss Vadala, senior year, my twin brother, Doug, had her for home- room and first period, then I had her for second period. She couldn't keep us straight for anything.
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From: Nancy Altieri Stephens kelseyala@aol.com (1971) Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from the reunion booklet. Occupation: Instructional Assistant, Spouse: Alan, Children: Brian age 21, Mark age 18, Susan age 16
Memorable Incident: Our senior class trip to Florida.
Since High School: Went to Montgomery College one semester. Worked for a property management firm. Got married in 1973. Had first of 3 children in 78 and stayed home for 12 years to raise them. Started working for MCPS as an instructional assistant in special education in 1991 and have been at the same school ever since. Recently celebrated 25th wedding anniversary in Cancun.
Future Plans: Get all 3 kids through college and retire to Rehoboth Beach Delaware. We have a place down there we go to as often as we can.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Zimmerman because she was a great friend of my brothers and Mr. Hahn because I was one of a group who helped him teach drivers ed after school.
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From: Lou Zeidman lwzeidman@fedex.com (1976) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 Subject: Midnight Sun Online
My son Justin just earned his BLACK BELT in Karate at the age of 7... guess who rules the house now ??
Lou Z.
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From: Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz FAAChick1@aol.com (1979) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 Subject: Mrs. Laurienzo
As of 2/1 (today) Mrs. Laurienzo's condition is good. She had her first chemotherapy treatment on Friday. I had spoken with Gay Laurienzo San Severino (79) today and she informed me that the treatment went well, with some side effects which were expected.
Please keep this family in your prayers. They have been most appreciative of your kindnesses.
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From: Phyllis Magrab magrabp@gunet.georgetown.edu (Staff) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 Subject: Midnight Sun Online
It is wonderful to reconnect to many wonderful memories as an English teacher at Peary High School from 1963 to 1965. So much of what I have valued in life has come from that experience. I treasure the the sharing and the learning that I was so privileged to be a part of. Very few years separated me from my students then and I was always amazed at how easily they accepted my role as teacher and how open so much of our communication was. One of my closest friends over the years has been one of my students. Today, I am a Professor of Pediatrics and a child psychologist at Georgetown University Medical School. I have the honor to work on national health policy and travel in very high powered circles-but the best of my career I still think of as a teacher at Peary High School.
Phyllis Magrab
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From: Tammi Grinder Toquinto Tammi_Toquinto@racalcomm.com (1976) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
Since myself, my brother Larry Grinder (66) and sister Sheri Grinder Rector (73) all attended Peary H.S. I wanted to let all our former classmates know that over the last year and half we lost both our parents. Our Dad suddenly died 4/1/97 from a heartattack and our mom died 9/7/98 from complications related to emphysema. As everyone can imagine it has been very difficult for us, but time is a healer and they are both in a better place.
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From: Tim Barrett woodworld@erols.com (1980) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my brothers Tom & Mike. Occupation: Owner - Wood World in Rockville, Spouse: Jennifer Kay Barrett
Memorable Incident: The trip to Catonsville for the wrestling tournement stands out most although I'm not sure why as most of the weekend is still a blur!
Since High School: I went to college where the only memorable thing I did was play on the golf team. Then after 5 years in bank management I quit to make furniture full time. In 1997 I bought Wood World in Rockville, a specialty woodworking retail store that sells lumber, tools, equipment, finishing supplies, hardware, etc. and in 1998 started a school of fine woodworking which teaches woodwork and furniture making. Also in 1998 I got married to the most wonderful girl in the world, Jennifer Kay Gillispie.
Future Plans: Continue the expansion of Wood World, possibly in other locations, and expand the school of fine woodworking to include more and more classes.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clark will always stand out in my memory for his wit and good humor.
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From: Cheri Lazo Vislay donandcheri@earthlink.net (1982) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my sister, a 1980 Peary graduate. Occupation: homemaker/full-time mom, Spouse: Don, Children: Callie 3, Jessie Kate 2
Since High School: college, marriage, teaching elementary school, motherhood
Future Plans: I am at home with my girls now, but I would like to go back to teaching in a few years.
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From: Patricia L. Toler PLToler1@aol.com or FltAdmTroy@aol.com (1983) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 Subject: Updated Information
Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to let you all know how we were doing. Well, things are looking up here. I've started my own home business. Typing resumes, letters and stuff. So if anyone needs any kind of typing done, just email me at PLToler1@aol.com or check out my website: www.angelfire.com/biz2/ResumesandTyping/index.html.
Anyway, Jerry and I have tentatively set a date for our wedding. It will be in April. Around the same day that he and I started dating 7 yrs ago. My daughter, Caitlin, is doing fine. She's growing like a weed. LOL!! I also just read the MSO. There is a trip being planned for Atlantic City, so if anyone in my class, 1983, is interested in going, just check out the Atlantic City trip that was posted in the MSO. They need at least 20 people to go in order for the trip to take place. So far they only have 6.
Well, I guess thats all for now. I'll keep you posted as to the goings on in my household. I would love to chat with you all again so you all know my email address, dont be a stranger.
Bye for now! Patty Toler Class of 1983
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From: STEVE GRAHAM SGRAHAM411@AOL.COM (1964) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from CAROL COTTON. Occupation: REALTOR/BROKER, Children: CHRISTIAN JARED GRAHAM 26,
Memorable Incidents: TOO MANY. GREAT CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Since High School: WENT TO MJC, U OF MD, OFFICER US ARMY, MARRIED, HAD A SON, MOVED BACK TO MD, STARTED BUSINESS, DIVORCED, SINGLE 18 YEARS, REAL ESTATE BROKER SINCE 1975, REMAX, MARRIED, DIVORCED. HAPPY. PLAY LOTS OF GOLF, TENNIS, TRAVEL, LOVE THE STOCK MARKET.
Future Plans: WORK IN MY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS, INVEST IN MARKETS, PLAY GOLF, TENNIS, TRAVEL, ENJOY HEALTH AND FRIENDS
Memorable Teachers: SAME AS BEFORE, JOE LYNAM, CARRIE LUCK, MR WEINSTEIN, MRS MAYKUTH,
Other alums I know about? RICK MINNUCCI, KENT ISLAND, MD. RICK ZABORSKI, BETHESDA, MD. MIKE PICONE, DELTONA, FL. GENE COLE, GERMANTOWN MD. RON BOWLES, BOWIE MD. DANNY STAKEM, EUSTIS FL. TOMMY JACKSON, EUSTIS FL.
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From: Patty Ferguson PFergu5896@aol.com (1971) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I heard about this website from 1972 graduate Cathy (Durette) Mattix. I am married to Ron, a systems analyst, and we have two children, Nicole, 16, and Elliot, 10. Occupation: Clinical Psychologist.
Memories: I only attended 9th grade and was sent to Rockville High to graduate. At Peary I remember the teacher's strike, the talent show, lunch, and some friends I had for a long time after graduation.
Since high school, I was married at 21 for four years, no children, and we moved to California, where we got divorced. I lived at Lake Tahoe for 8 years, working as a blackjack and roulette dealer and attending college part-time, while skiing, hiking, sailing, and partying. Finally, my current husband and I had our first child and I finished my AA at Lake Tahoe Community College. We then moved to San Diego where I got my bachelors in psychology. From there we moved to Ft. Lauderdale so I could obtain my doctorate in psychology, while my husband became a systems analyst. We had our second child during graduate school, and life was very busy. We returned to California for my internship and have lived in northern California ever since. Our daughter graduates from high school next year and we may make a move to San Diego with our son at that time. He is a star hockey player and played at the Nationals in Chicago this summer. Our daughter was in the Junior Olympics and the Nationals several times for competitive jump rope. She is beginning modeling this month. Our son has also been solicited to model. We look forward to a little less hectic lifestyle once the children are older, as they have kept us running. We often travel back to Maryland where I still have family.
I would love to hear from Debbie Kennedy (1971), and it was fun to read Maria Baltrikonis' update—hi Maria!