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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: Mabel Lee MFL@NRC.GOV (1971) Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from a RELATIVE. Occupation: CHIEF, HR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, Spouse: WILLIAM, Children: CHRISTOPHER 22, NICHOLAS 18, MICHAEL 14
Memorable Incidents: SENIOR COURT AND SMOKE BOMBS
Since High School: GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE IN 1974. BEGAN WORK AT THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND GOT MARRIED IN 1975. HAD THREE BOYS AND WORKED THE LAST 25 YEARS IN THE GOVERNMENT IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES, SYSTEMS, AND BUDGET AREAS. CURRENTLY SERVE AS CHIEF, HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, USNRC, LOCATED ON ROCKVILLE PIKE IN ROCKVILLE.
Future Plans: UNDECIDED, JUST GETTING BY ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS. LIFE IS GOOD AND KEEPING ME BUSY.
Memorable Teachers: MR. CLARKE AND HIS YARDSTICK HE USED ON STUDENTS IF LATE TO CLASS IN EUROPEAN HISTORY.
NICE WORK ON THE WEB PAGE
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From: Debra Lawrence Elsatraum@aol.com (1970) Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website another Alum from class of 65. Occupation: Opera Singer, classical musician, Children: Evan Lawrence Neal 16 in 1998
Memorable Incidents: Choir, Madrigals ... drama department with Vincent Gibbs. So many wonderful people.
Since High School: Singing ... that's it!
Future Plans: Absolutely the same. Continue my singing anywhere I am able.
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From: Eileen Brown Carter ecarter236@aol.com (1965) Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 Subject: Reunion and Bag Pipers
Ok classmates does anyone know where we can find our bagpippers they are on my missing list and so far no leads no find. Expect to see forms for the reunion in your mailbox. Will be mailing today April 24, 1999 Just getting well after back surgery so still moving slow and easy so my mailing going out a little late. Doing the best I can at the moment. If you can check the missing and you know some kind of address for them please let me know. Thanks for all the help you have been in the past with this endeavor.
That all for now, any questions you can email me. Eileen
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From: Joel Wilkins JOELanSHAN@aol.com (1979) Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website through aol netfind. Occupation: Air Traffic Controller, Spouse: Shan, Children: Victoria - age 8, Sydney - age 4, Grandchildren: You guys must be much older than I am! (LOL)
Memorable Incidents: Graduation - for obvious reasons!
Since High School: I got married and left Maryland in '79, served a few years in the Air Force, got into air traffic control. Got my pilot's license in '82 in New Mexico. We stayed in the southwest, New Mexico and Arizona. I got interested in restoring old houses, and in 1986, my wife and I bought an old house in New Bern, North Carolina and restored it as an historic Inn. In 1990, expecting our first child, I rejoined the rat race, selling the the inn and moved to Roanoke, Virginia, where I am an air traffic controller. We still dabble a little in real estate and property restoration and management. Now we have two beautiful daughters and divide our time between Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake. We are very active in our church, and homeschool our girls. In my spare time (LOL), I sing in a contemporary Christian group called "Sacred Heart".
Future Plans: Enjoying Life!
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Boteler - he was a great teacher who really seemed to care about his students.
I heard I was a "missing person". Please send information about the upcoming reunion. Thanks, Joel
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From: Debra Posthumus Bard lrdcbard@nb.net (1976) Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website through a search. Spouse: Lauren, Children: Jonathan 19, Rosanna 10
Memorable Incidents: I remember Mr. Steele's Chemistry class constantly being annoyed by the students in the next classroom yelling "Sir, Yes Sir". Mr. Steele decided to get back at them and let off a stink bomb.
Since High School: Received degrees in Business Management. Worked In advertising for Book Clubs for McGraw Hill. Home educated my son through high school and my daughter K-3 grades. Now I am a volunteer art teacher at a private christian school. I live on a farm and love it. As a stay at home mom I get to fill in whenever I'm needed on the farm or running errands for my husband's auto service garage business.
Other alums I know about: Daniel Posthumus (1977) is currently staying at my address. Eugene Posthumus (1975) is married w/one child living near Boonsboro MD. He is a distributor for the Washington Post. William Posthumus (1978 I think he graduated) is an import auto technition living in Leesburg VA. He has two girls and one boy.
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From: Regina Harris Houchins rkh1@altavista.net (1985) Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I graduated from Rockville and found out about the website from Tom Latchaw. Occupation: EDP Engineering Support Tech, Spouse: Divorced, Children: Jacqulyn Nicole Houchins 8 years old, Robyn Kristina Houchins 4 years old, Grandchildren: I'm not that old yet!!!
Memorable Incidents: Spirit Week, painting the anchor-again, the walk to raise money to save the school, Brian Hardaway's death, the closing of the doors, graduating from Rockville High, no air conditioning
Since High School: Got married and moved to Germany and had my oldest daughter, relocated to Georgia and started to work for the State of Georgia, had my second daughter, still working for the State of Georgia Public Health and became a computer support tech. I am wanting to relocate back up to Maryland in Calvert County for the benifet of my children and myself. I would like to hear from you to say HI.
Future Plans: Move back to civilization, Calvert County with my family and work for the State of Maryland in the Public Health Division. I guess to come full circle and start over again.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Burlis- he could always cheer you up and make you smile. Mrs. Hartman- my locker was just outside of her class and it always smelled bad!!! Mrs. Kanter- was that a wig or her real hair. Mrs. Rosen- could explain that a dangling participle was not a reason to go wipe your nose. Mr. Hill- his leadership with the Blue and White Club and determation that you can achieve your goals.
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From: Carol Cotton Hendrix carolh@gateway.net 91964) Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 Subject: Peary Reunion 2000
To the classes of 1963, 1964 and 1965:
You should have received or will receive soon, a packet in the mail regarding the reunion. Please take a minute to fill out the reservation form and the reunion booklet questionaire and mail them back as soon as possible. We need to know if enough people are interested in attending before we pay a huge nonrefundable deposit for the hotel. If there aren't enough people to cover the cost, we may have to change our plans. This would involve finding an alternate place for the event or else raising the cost. Please send your form back right away and let us know your intentions. Although it may seem like October 2000 is a long way off, hotels already have bookings for that month and we really do need to plan far ahead if we want to have this at a nice place. Please help your reunion committee by responding promptly to the mailing.
Thanks, Sari, Carol & Eileen
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From: Ken Koenig KKo1264018@aol.com (1972) Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
Occupation: Metal Buyer, Spouse: Peggy, Children: Sarah 16, Kelly 13, Samantha 7
Memorable Incidents: 1972 Football County Championship, Track & Field 6TH State Shot Put, 1972 Unsong Hero Football, 1972 School Record Punting Avg. Football, 1972 School Record Shot Put
Since High School: Working my ass off
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill Great Teacher, Mr. Williams Great Football Coach
Much Love To All My 1972 Classmates
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From: Ken Roseman kenroseman@dclink.com (1969) Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 Subject: Littleton, CO
I wanted to tell you that I appreciate the link to that site dealing with the Columbine High School tragedy. I signed the "condolence book." We have suffered a loss but nothing like what the students, and staff of Columbine and their families and friends have experienced. One of the reasons why this incident may have hit me is probably my involvement with RPHS alumni activity.
I continue to believe that the RPHS alumni activity is one of the most amazing "grass roots" phenomena the world has yet witnessed. WE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!! Thanks again for all your work on behalf of the RPHS alumni and staff.
No 1969 reunion news at this point, will let you know of any significant developments as soon as I can.
Always remember to "find a way or make one!" — Your Friend, Ken Roseman (RPHS'69)
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From: Pamela Foringer Walters pwalters@jonescorps.com (1964) Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website through Carol Cotton Hendrix's Letter. Occupation: Office Manager/Real Estate/Construction, Children: Byron P. Walters - 23, Jason S. Walters - 21
Memorable Incidents: Plays, Pipe Band, Creating the School Song and Logos, Mrs. Richardson's Biology Class, First Sophomore/Junior Prom - Moon River, since there was no Senior Class as yet.
Since High School: My automobile accident set me back a few years but I did have two children. Divorced 10 years ago and have been working and supporting myself ever since.
Future Plans: I would like to remarry and travel a bit. Would be nice to have a companion once again.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Richardson, Miss B—(Phys Ed Teacher)because I was the closest to them in my activites I guess.
My brother, Paul Foringer, was named coach of the year last year when his basketball team took the State Championship at Cole Field House in five overtimes, a state record. He also graduated from Peary. He's coaching at Gaithersburg HS and Kenny Brace was his coach when he was at Peary.
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From: JOHN BITANGO BITANGO1@AOL.COM (1975) Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? SEARCHED IT. Occupation: IBM FIELD ENGINEER, Spouse: DEBRA, Children: MOLLY 6, JEDIDIAH 14, ZACHARY 12
Memorable Incidents: HOW SMOOTH SANDY SCHMOOKLERS HANDS WERE WHILE FORCING HANDFULS OF ICE CREAM INTO MY MOUTH DURING THE ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST.
Memorable Teachers: MR PINE..ALWAYS FOUND HIS DOOR LOCK JAMMED WITH BROKEN OFF POPCICLE STICKS AFTER LUNCH PERIOD. HE COULD GROW VERY RED VERY FAST! MR BRACE..GOOD DRILL INSTRUCTOR
LISA WHAT HAPPENED TO JAY GLICK?
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From: Renee Dutton O'Hara Rdoh62@aol.com (1980) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my sister. Occupation: actress, Spouse: Kevin, Children: Ryan Dutton-O'Hara 8, Meaghan Dutton-O'Hara 5
Memorable Incidents: I remember the plays and Vincent Gibbs.
Since High School: I lived in New York until about 4 years ago. I worked for NBC for 11 years and then we moved to Frederick with the kids where I have resumed acting, as I did long ago at Peary.
Future Plans: Continue to act, raise the kids, maybe go back to NY at some point.
Memorable Teacher: Vincent Gibbs. He was a great drama teacher. He made our shows very professional for high school productions.
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From: Richard K. Lewis richard.lewis@jsc.nasa.gov (1963) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from the Class reunion letter. Occupation: Systems Analyst, Spouse: Catharin, Children: Sarah - 30, Phillip - 28, Rachel - 20, Grandchildren: Andrew - 4, Isaac - 2, Anna Catharin - 1
Since High School: Working in Marketing and Systems Analyst for IBM. Co/Founded (with my wife) a one-room schoolhouse children's museum in a suburb of Houston, Texas.
Future Plans: Double dip for a while prior to 'real' retirement. Travel following our youngest daughter as she plays softball for Texas A&M University.