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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: Trina Blandford Armstrong K40Arms@aol.com (1981) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my brother Rick Blandford, 83 graduate. Occupation: Executive Assistant Spouse: Ken, Children: daughter Sara Hader 16 1/2, son Kurt Hader 11, Step-daughter: Caitlin Armstrong 11
Since High School: Worked as a legal secretary from 1980 - 1994. Paralegal 1994-1998. Executive Assistant for a non-profit scientific organization 1998-present.
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From: Jean Pieranunzi Schuler jschuler@cvty.com (1984) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
Occupation: Project Manager, Spouse: Kevin, Children: Ryan Perry 2 1/2 and ? due March 17, 1999
Since High School: Kevin and I both graduated from Towson State University. We got married in September, 1991. We have a 2 1/2 year old son, Ryan and we are expecting are second child on St. Patrick's Day.
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From: Eve Morton Apodaca eve1070420@aol.com (1979) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? Accessed from husband's work. Occupation: Medical Secretary, Spouse: Gregg (1979), Gregg's Occupation: shipping/receiving manager, Children: Angela - 18 years old; Michelle - 16 years old; Stephanie - 11 years old
Memorable Incidents: The anchor being painted by Wheaton. Kevin Lynch passing away. Making amends with my best friend ever Connie Capichionne (Wortz).
Since High School: After spending 10 years in Greensboro, N.C. moved back to Rockville, married my husband and we have three beautiful girls and stay busy with them and my job as a medical secretary.
Future Plans: To survive the kids teenage years!! They are as bad as we were! To remain happy in my marriage, job and life.
Memorable Teacher: No one in particular at Peary but definitely Ms. Leeds from Parkland. She helped shape my love for music and made my years there very enjoyable.
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From: Gregg Apodaca gapo982254@aol.com (1979) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? Logon at work after last reunion. Occupation: shipping/receiving manager, Spouse: Eve Morton Apodaca (1979), Eve's Occupation: Medical secretary, Children: Angela M. Apodaca 18, Michelle A. Apodaca 16, Stephanie A. Apodaca 11.
Memories: The Smoking Court, Kevin Lynch, Spanish/Typing class.
Since High School: Trying to survive, raising the next menace to society.
Future Plans: Paying off the mortgage, getting rid of the kids & travel some.
Memorable Teacher: The small Spanish teacher that later passed away.
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From: Martha Wilder Williams willmike@sysnet.net (1967) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from friends. Occupation: Procurement Specialist, Spouse: Michael, Children: Heather Michelle Williams 15
Memorable Incidents: Singing at the Willard Hotel at the senior prom. Performing in musicals and variety shows.
Since High School: Married in 1970, divorced 1980. Re-married in 1982. Daughter born 1983 (currently a sophmore at Magruder HS). Currently employed at Rockville City Hall.
Future Plans: Keep working. Help daughter get through college. Hope to eventually take some decent vacation trips.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Phillips: Because of all the singing I did for 4 years in A Capella Chorus and Madrigals. Also, Mr. Gibbs and Miss Vadala from Drama. Mr. Pine, Civics. Miss Dunlap, Public Speaking.
My teenage daughter is quite the singer and dancer (tap & jazz). She has been performing in the school musicals like I used to.
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From: Meredith Gillespie Fox cyberfox@flash.net (1972) Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my mother! Occupation: cytotechnologist, Spouse: Cary, Children: David age 16, Leah age 13
Since High School: I left Peary in the spring semester of our junior year, moving to Montgomery, ALabama. I graduated from the University of ALabama and in 1980 moved to Los Angeles. I became active in my field on State and national levels. In 1990 we moved to San Jose, and have recently relocated to San Antonio. My older brother and sister are Peary graduates.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill (mathematics) first and foremost. A gentleman who treated every student with respect. Mrs. Longley, for her love of Shakespeare. Mr. Campitell, whose untimely death cut short the life of a gifted, caring teacher and father. Mr. Gibbs, who brought color to Peary.
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From: Libby Hilmar lhilmar@bird.library.arizona.edu (1964) Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from a former classmate - Natalie (Goldberg) Friedman. Occupation: Recovering Teacher/Current Librarian, Children: Mary (Molly) Cloud Roepke - 24, Grandchildren: Eli (the charming) Roepke - 3
Since High School: -Bach Univ Studies - American History, Economics -MA Contemporary Curriculum -MS Library and Information Sciences
*Taught in an alternative school while daughter was growing up. (Frequently took mixed age groups on extended fieldtrips - up to 2 weeks on the road - planned interdisciplinary curriculum for the sojourn. WONDERFUL fun - glad I did it, equally delighted not to be doing it any more!
*Working as a circulation coordinator for the Fine Arts Branch Libraries at the University of Arizona. Very mellow, pleasant work: talented, interesting students; gentle, eccentric colleagues; wonderful books. I work mostly nights and weekends and so can spend weekday afternoons and my Thurs/Fri "weekend" hanging out with my grandson. The flexible schedule also allows me to enjoy my parents, who also live in Tucson, and to assist them as needed.
Future Plans: Bask. Garden. Make puppets. Read. Enjoy my family and dogs!
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Murdock - because he actually READ what I wrote instead of just correcting the dismal spelling. I was stunned - and wrote and wrote and wrote...and kept on writing!
Mr. Proett - because he loved solving "snappy little problems" (as well as elephant jokes) and had such calm faith that I could grasp higher math. I came into his class with very poor arithmetic skills and worse confidence. I still have my sliderule. The pleasure I discovered in bullying problems into submission has enriched my teaching and my life. In his class I learned that an answer wasn't right or wrong, but right or not right YET.
Mrs. Blazek - because she READ to us! Her skill and appreciation of language and her reading of "Cry the Beloved Country" made a profound impression on me.
Mr. McKay - because he shared his values as well as his humor and love of science. I was so touched when he planted a tree when his son was born. He wasn't intimidated by risk, or smug suburban kids.
Mr. Hinds - because he believed in Mike Glenn when nobody else did. He honored Mike's knowledge and experience as a mechanic and drew on this background to support Mike's academic success and personal confidence. It made a difference!
Mrs. Laurie - because of her warmth, enthusiasm and sunny faith that world diversity was a blessing! (Very impressive to me as I struggled to comprehend the local racism and hateful battle to ensure segregation of our neighborhood swimming pool.
Miss Bauer - because of her wry humor, passion for music, fondness of us. I still sing often, enthusiastically (and poorly...even her many skills couldn't do EVERYTHING!) I sing to myself, to my dogs, to my grandson (sang to his sweet mama). When complications from a recent surgery nearly took my father, I sang through the long night in intensive care to him - perhaps a comfort to him, certainly a comfort to me.
Mrs. Glass - because her skills and insightful mind sparked two very talented friends of mine (among others) and gave them confidence in their own vision, solace in being "different" from "in" stereotype of high schools then. Also - though I was bewildered and raging about the situation, I admired her calm grace in the face of the anti-semitism of the area.
These come to my mind right now (I hadn't expected this section!) - I'm sure others will come to mind over the next little while.
High school was not a good time for me - I was restless and impatient with restrictions, hated suburbs, thought I already knew everything, wanted to be gone. I'm very grateful for these teachers (and others) and their example, steadfast patience and skills.
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From: Monnie Smith Johnson virtupro@erols.com (1981) Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Karen Curtis Knoch. Occupation: Mother and child care provider, Spouse: Greg, Children: Tiffany Age 9, Kaitlyn Age 7, Shelby Age 4, Gregory (Jr.), Age 2, Grandchildren: None thank goodness!!
Since High School: Lived in Florida for 4 years with my husband, worked for an insurance agency. Tiffany was born in our first house in Florida. Moved to Montgomery Village in 1990. Kaitlyn and Shelby were born while we lived in the townhouse in the Village. We moved to a single family house in Flower Hill and had a surprise with Gregory.
Future Plans: Looking for beach front property in North or South Carolina. In the mean time we (with the utmost assistance from my husband) will continue to raise our 4 kids, 2 cats, and beautiful chocolate laborador to the best of our abilities and resources.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Moyer, Mr. Steel, and Mrs. Hersch (thats her married name). Mrs. Hersch is a resource teacher at Flower Hill ES and has been very helpful with our oldest daughter.
Other alums I know about? We will contact my cousins: Donna Coleman, 1972; Sarita Coleman, 1975; and Valinda Coleman, 1978
We will be there for March 20, 1999 with Jack (Diamond)!
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From: John A. Cannon wjc6122@aol.com (1975) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 Subject: On-Line Newsletter
After high school, I went to Montgomery College and then to Maryland University. During the summer months, I lived in Ocean City, MD. and worked at the Sheraton Hotel and was also a Police Officer. Being a police officer was a great learning experience and I gained a lot of knowledge about law enforcement! I was then hired by GE Information Services in Rockville, MD. I have been working there for over 16 years now and I am currrently a Program Manager. I got married in 1994 to Wendy Jean Havens (1975) and we currently live in New Market MD. with her two children Kristy, (21) who goes to Frostburg State University and Tony (17) who attends Linganore High School. Wendy and I are planning to have children of our own! This past summer I had the wonderful experience of going to London with Wendy and seeing where she use to live and go to school. My sister (Kathy Francis 1975) lives nearby and we see each other very often. We recently lost our father to lung cancer in September of 1997 and we miss him very much! I am sure many of you remember him. My Mom currently lives in Ocean City and enjoys it very much! My favorite teacher was Ken Brace and I will always remember breaking my leg in 10th grade JV Football. I still see Tom Gazenski and several other past high school friends, and we all go on annual golf outings together. Wendy and I also enjoy playing golf and we recently joined Holly Hills Country Club!
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From: Toxi Hatanaka toxi.hatanaka@martecgrp.com (1984) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
Occupation: MIS Manager
Since High School: I attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics. Upon graduation I moved to Chicago and have been working for a market research firm doing IS work and statistical analysis.
Future Plans: Moving to Hawaii and living the life of a beach bum.
Memorable Teacher: I will always remember Mr. Hill because of his work ethic, people skills and humor.
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From: Rick Blandford Haz7mat@aol.com (1983) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 Subject: Hernan Guerrero
Just to let every one know that Hernan is still alive and doing well. He works for a Building contractor remodleing Mall stores around the country. If you would like to contact him (ie: money he owes you or child support) you can e-mail me or his brother Fernando class 82'. Hernan's sense of humor is very much alive. I will do my best to get him home for the March 20th party. see you there. Rick Blandford
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From: Eileen Brown Carter ecarter236@aol.com (1965) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 Subject: Reunion
As all the classmates know from my email on February 10, 1999 we are having our first get together to get the ball rolling for the reunion on February 27, 1999 at the home of Candy Burch. In talking with one of my classmates he took a tour of the building and was wondering if anyone had any lists stating who had which locker in 1965 he thought maybe you would be interested in knowing that the guy in charge of construction has offered to give the front of the lockers to anyone who is interested if no interest then the lockers are going to be ditched. Hope to have a uptodate missing persons list online by Monday Feb 15. I guess that's all for now will keep everyone posted.
Eileen
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From: Cathy Fox vkelley@icomnet.com (1982) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 199 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my brother Hank Fox (1983). Occupation: 911 telecommunicator
Since High School: i went to MC from 1982 until 1985 (Took semester off) Joined the United States Army in 1986 Went off to Alabama for Military Police Training...Shipped to Ft Polk Louisiana, spent 4 yrs there and then went to Germany for 2 1/2 years. Returned to Alabama as a Drill Instructor. Left the Army in Dec 1994 moved to Kinston , NC Obtained my Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification at the Intermediate level. Volunteer for a local rescue squad and Full time employeed by the Lenoir County Communications (911 Center).
Future Plans: Obtaining my Police certification in NC to become a certified Police Officer
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From: June Oliveri Bond bondjuno@aol.com (1965) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? Elizabeth Carter sent a letter. Occupation: Neurobehavioral Specialist / Therapist, Spouse: Howard, Children: Angelica 25, Jason 24 (deceased 11/12/98), Jeffrey 22
Memorable Incidents: socialization, friends, drama productions, some teachers, dances, honor society induction, moving in (8th grade) when the building was not finished, no doors on classrooms
Since High School: school-Western MD College, U of MD, Hopkins, Fielding Institute work-psychologist MD School for Blind, Essex CC, private practice family-married after college, bought house in the country, adopted and raised 3 children with special needs
Future Plans: to travel, enjoy friends, continue directing productions for community drama group, read, relax to retire somewhere around 60
Memorable Teachers: Pearl Richardson-never raised quiet voice, always in control of us. Mr. Proet-turned me on to math. Vincent Gibbs-introduced me to drama; I am involved with it again. Phyllis Magrab-dynamic, young, challenged us to develop our minds.
Thank you for giving me an opportunity to get in touch.