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Volume 3, Number 9,
April 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: Kathy Schrider Loveland Kathy_Loveland@fema.gov (1972) Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 Subject: Peary High School
Thanks for all you do to keep the newsletter, etc. going. You know there's something special about a high school that's memories are kept alive so many years after closing. It was a special place and a special time.
Kathy
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From: Robin Bolotsky Carroll Carrolr1@Westat.com (1971) Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 Subject: Magic Cue
The March fundraiser at the Magic Cue was a blast from the past. What a collection of Peary Alumni from 1963-1986. One correction should be noted from the March Midnight Sun edition. **Two people from the class of 1965 were there (at the Magic Cue). (I should know, We came together) Both Wayne Winstead (65) and Tom Tyler (65) were there, dancing and having a great time. Both are still working and living in the area. I hope this multi-alumni party is the first of many to come.
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From: Robin Bolotsky Carroll Carrolr1@Westat.com (1971) Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my sister, Nita Bolotsky (Lemanski). Occupation: Systems Secretary/Law Student, Spouse: Richard (Separated), Children: Michael - Age 15, Alicia - Age 12, Brandon - Age 10
Memorable Incidents: Football and everyone meeting at Hot Shoppes Jr following the games. The lunch juke box, senior court, smoking court, and the "Hill Gang"
Since High School: I graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Biology (1976) (Pre-Vet), but never made it to Veterinary School. I worked as an Animal Lab Technician at Biocon and left it to become an Accounting Assistant for many years. Raised (and am still raising) my three beautiful children, Michael, Alicia, and Brandon. They are active in sports-football, basketball and soccer, from one season to another. I am currently separated and working at a Research firm full time while taking Law classes at night. It is a very busy life.
Future Plans: Slowing down!! Enjoying my favorite passion of horseback riding again.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hanes for Earth Science. He had just graduated from college and wasn't much older than many of the students. He was tall, blond and handsome with a great sense of humor. Class was always interesting. Also Mr. Hill, whose knowledge and love of Math was instilled through his teaching.
Other alums I know about? My best friend Lynda Clark married High School sweetheart Danny Mischou and both are still happily married and living in Texas.
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From: Karen Braxton k_blondie78@hotmail.com (1978) Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Children: Harvey age 17, Ashton age 10, Kia age 8, and Selena age 21 months
Memorable Incident: me having to make a dance routine for dance class and having to do it in front of the whole class.
Since High School: working hard and raising my kids
Future Plans: To watch my kids grow into adults and to enjoy life
Memorable Teacher: Ms. Vicki Scheiderman - she was easy to get along with and made the class enjoyable
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From: Mrs. Ronnie Mellinger rmellinger@humphreycos.com Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I keep the Mellinger Group posted on what I get, as best I can.
Mike Mellinger - not married...yet. Works all the time.
Mark Mellinger - married...works all the time.
Paula (Mellinger) Schulz - Is a grandmother!! (Which makes me a Great-grandmother). Her daughter Erin (Smith) Garcia is the proud Mommie of Miss Jordyn Alexa Garcia. Paula also has a handsome young son Anthony and twin girls, Kirtis and Kory. Paula also works all the time.
Laurie (Mellinger) Owens - Laurie left the retail world soon after the birth of her first son, Denver. She is a stay-at-home Mom with a Longaberger Basket business on the side. She is a Branch Adviser for Longaberger. She also is the Mom of Willie, Kelsey and Sam. Even though she is a stay-at-home Mom, she also works all the time! Laurie lives in Myersville with her husband Kenny and their family. Kenny also works all the time.
Steven Mellinger - is married and lives with his wife April in Hagerstown. He works at the Courthouse for the State. No children...yet.
Dawn (Mellinger) Guappone - Lives in Ellicot City with her husband Ron. She has two lovely girls, Christina and Jaclyn. Dawn works in Bethesda and her husband owns/runs his own graphic arts company.
Well that takes care of the Mellinger family. Keep me posted and I will keep them posted.
Ronnie Mellinger (Mom to the Mellinger Clan...I still play Jeopardy and love the Redskins!!
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From: Donna Finch Armstrong dla@mail.usa.com (1978) Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 Subject: Hello Again!
Didn't make the reunion last year, bummer! Too much going on at this stage in my life. Have one graduated, she's thinking of marriage; one in high school and another in middle school. The baby will be two this month. Still at Rumsey Tech, but switched offices - better pay, longer hours (win some, lose some). I'm hoping to locate some folks - does anyone know what happened to Debbie Duny, and Debbie Frazier. And, just a note to Margaret Husband - I know you submitted something at this site, but no email addy, how about snail mail - would love to correspond with you again.
Thanks in advance! Happy Spring to everyone!!!
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From: Donna Finch Armstrong dla@mail.usa.com (1978) Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
Occupation: Secretary, Spouse: Charles, Children: Mandy (20); Heather; Suzy (15); Joey (11); Donovan (2 in April '99), Grandchildren: please, not yet! Wait for the gray!
Memorable Incidents: Living across the street from school and then later moving a mile down the road, the walks home.
Since High School: see prior post submitted last year
Future Plans: still plan to be full-timers (RV living)
Memorable Teacher: Gibbs - and walking the halls with vocabulary index cards
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Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 From: Skip Fitzgerald bradley.fitzgerald@gsa.gov (1976) Subject: Newborn
A classmate of ours recently had his first kid at 40 years old. His daughter was born on Jan. 14 and was 8 lbs something. I know he probably doesn't follow the MSO so I'll mention that he had a Black Dodge something with a white racing stripe in the rear. I wish his family well.
Skip FitzGerald-'76.
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From: Byron Patterson byronp@erols.com (1984) Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? Did a search. Occupation: Legislative Assistant
Memorable Incidents: Establishing a friendship that has lasted throughout the years with my closest friend on Earth, Christie Bruns Williams (86). Senior Banquet. Senior Prom.
Since High School: Joined the US Navy in July 1984. Graduated from the Department of Defense Foreign Language Institute in February 1985 and the Department of Defense Cryptology School in August 1985. Lived in San Diego, CA, Monterey, CA, San Angelo, TX, Miami, FL, Key West, FL & Norfolk, VA. Stationed on USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Visited Cuba, Panama, Germany, Virgin Islands, Spain, France, Monaco, Morocco, Tunisia, Italy, Egypt, Israel, & Turkey. Left the Navy in June 1989. Began working at family business. Got married in November 1990. Began working at Naval Air Systems Command in June 1991. Began working at FDA Division of Blood Collection and Processing in October 1992. Returned to family business in July 1993. Began working at R. Duffy Wall & Associates (lobbying firm) in March 1995. Lost my Mother to a heart attack in October 1996. Separated from my wife in January 1998. Recently began working as a Legislative Assistant to the Chairman of the Resources Committee of the US House of Representatives. I also do sound engineering, mainly at churches, concerts and studios.
Future Plans: Finalize my divorce. Remain a Democrat working for a Republican. Bring in more income from sound engineering than my regular job.
Memorable Teachers: Dr. Davis. Mrs. Thomas. Mr. Hill. Mrs. Rosen. Dr. Fleeger. Mr. Maust. All saw more in me than I saw in myself at the time.
I still keep in touch with Pat & Judy Warner Weixel, Tami Baka Stakem, Anne DeSando DeVincent, Cyndi Gill White, Howard & Jennifer Boczar Hanson, Amy Klein and a few other people. Thank God for long term friendships. I'm still a faithful Dallas Cowboys fan.
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From: Barbara Ashauer Hulse SBHulse3@aol.com (1980) Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website... went to Yahoo, entered Robert E. Peary. Occupation: Homemaker, Spouse: Stacy, Children: Corey Age 8, Kaitlin Age 3
Memorable Incidents: being with friends, being part of the band
Since High School: Moved to Florida in 1985, got married, have two beautiful children
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From: Andy McIntyre ULYSSES151@DDAccess.net (1980) Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? My Brother told me about it ... Larry "75" - Occupation: NAVY, Significant: Debbie Ostrander, Children: No ring No kids.... That is that I know of?
Memorable Incident: Last 15 minutes of senior english on the last day. It was pass or fail.
Since High School: Stepping on as many countries and continents as possible. So it's been 27 countries and all but 2 continents.
Future Plans: Finish out stepping on the continents, Retire, go sailing till I find somewhere I haven't been yet.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clark ... Clark bar, Handle bar, There you are and lets not forget the extra points awarded on the daily Quizes.
Other alums I know about? Laura Dougherty last known to be living in Germantown Md. Paula Magee (married now) Fredricksburg Va. Gail Wilkerson (married now) maybe Annapolis maybe Germany not sure but one of the two.
What a long strange trip it's been.
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From: Eileen Brown Carter ecarter236@aol.com (1965) Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 Subject: Update and Help
Thanks for all the help in finding classmates I really appreciate also please if you give me a lead please if possible supply address or location
Reunion moving right along Carol is in process of developing forms and information
Thats all for now
Eileen
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From: Michele "Micki" Soule' Ruhl msruhl@gatewaty.net (1974) Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website by searching yahoo. Occupation: sign painter/substitute teacher, Spouse: Allen, Children: Tristan James age 9, Patrick Brooks age 6
Memorable Incidents: Art classes, and many great teachers
Since High School: Graduated from UMd. (BA Studio Art) College Park 1978, moved to Eastern Shore, took graduate classes in education at Salisbury State. Married in 1981, started home based sign business. Had 2 kids, continued painting at home. Volunteered at kid's school, then was hired as a substitute teacher. I am also a Cub Scout Den Leader.
Future Plans: Continue painting, teaching, and hanging out with the kids.
Memorable Teachers: Carol Jeffers and Marie Brewer for inspiring me to pursue a career in art, Martha Looper for making English fun, William Thomas for making a boring subject interesting, and Barbara Pearlman for trying to whip our rears into shape