MSO - April 1999 page 7

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: Michael Thorpe mthorpe@aspensys.com (1980) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 Subject: Update

How I found out about the website? Renee Dutton-O'Hara emailed me the information. Also Allyson Smith sent it to me. Occupation: Senior Project Control Analyst for Aspen Systems Corp.

Memorable Incidents: All of the plays and variety shows we did (which took up so much of my time). The Senior Prom. That dance we had for the seniors. I forget what it was called.

Since High School: GOOD LORD!! I went to college (and graduated), moved to New York City and lived there for five years and worked at PolyGram Records while there (it was great!), then I moved to California for a year before coming home to Maryland, a state I'll always love [MD]. I traveled the country twice. I've really had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends. I've worked and worked and worked. I've spent and spent and spent. I bought a house. I own two dogs. Basically, I've done whatever I wanted to do and I've had a lot of fun doing it. Now I am settling down a little more (for the time being). We'll see...

Future Plans: To get richer and happier!

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gibbs, of course, for his devotion to the Drama Department, for all those great plays, for being an interesting person, etc., etc. Ms. Vadala, of course, for all of her devotion to the Drama Department right along side Mr. Gibbs. She too was a friend and a lot of fun. Mrs. Rosen: I remember her for a phrase she always used to say. Was it, "WRONG!"?? Now I suddenly forget it. Anyway, she was down to earth and fun.

I still have some of my old friends from high school. They know who they are and I love them dearly!! And to Mr. Gibbs and the rest of the 1977 to 1980 Drama Dept., thanks for the many memories. I cherish them. And to the entire class of 1980: We were so young, weren't we? Who knew?! Let's keep kicking the stuffing out of life!

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From: Paula Martin Beckett paulenska@hotmail.com (1982) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 Subject: Update

I found out about the website using the hotbot search engine. Occupation: Student at UNC at Chapel Hill, Spouse: Thomas

Memorable Incidents: I was a member of the 'Rowdies.' The parties at Linda's house were lots of fun. Also, my year in Argentina with AFS.

Since High School: After graduation I went to Montgomery College and then transferred to U. of Maryland. I studied biochemistry. During my twenties I lived in Friendship Heights DC in a group house. I had my own little company called 'IntelQuest' doing scientific patent and literature searches for biotech companies in the area. I met my husband and best friend, Thomas at a party in DC in '92. We got married 6 months later and it has been wonderful ever since. We moved to Chapel Hill, NC in 1993. In 1994 I was diagnosed with cancer, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I went through treatment for most of that year and gained remission in the fall — thanks to God. In the fall of this year, when I reach the 5 year mark, I will be considered cured—and I am looking forward to that. Currently, I feel that I am in better shape than before the diagnosis. I have returned to school and am doing research at Lineberger Cancer Research Center here at UNC. I am working on banishing lymphomas and CNS cancers. Thomas and I have 2 cats, like children to us, and we have a very extensive garden—we both esp. love Japanese garden plants and design. We also like to travel, and cook for friends.

Future Plans: We would like to build a house this year — but that's just a dream right now. We also want to have children.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gibbs: I remember him as being very creative and interestingly eccentric. Mrs. Luck: Her sense of humor. She let us know up front that it would be futile to complain about the way she treated us since she was retiring soon—so she could do with us what she wanted! I wore an anklet one day and she kept me after class to tell me that only 'Jezebel's' wore anklets and did my mother know about it? Of course, I didn't tell her that my mom gave me the anklet! She meant well i'm sure!

I would love to hear from 'ole friends - so please do email me!

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From: Kevin J. Smith cstone@dixie-net.com (1975) Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 Subject: Update

I found out about the website through an Internet Search. Occupation: Minister, Spouse: Becky, Children: Sarah Elizabeth Age 10, Rachel Marie Age 7

Memorable Incidents: I was scheduled to graduate from Peary in 1975. However, due to my behavior I was expelled and finished my last three months at Rockville H.S.

Since High School: Earning my doctoral degree from Seminary and pastoring various churches in the South. We recently began a brand new church (Christ Community Church) in Grenada, Mississippi.

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From: Neal Pizzano npizzano@erols.com (1976) Date: April 1999 Subject: Update on the Robert E. Peary High School Alumni Association

We are about to tread on virgin ground. We are about to forge ahead with a plan that promises to be exciting and rewarding. We are just about ready to ask all of you to join us in the building of a permanent organization that will not only link us together, but bond us together.

Final preparations are being made to start the membership drive. We are targeting mid-June right now. Once getting members on board, we want some of you to join us in the planning of Alumni Activities and assisting us with making it all happen.

I don't want to give everything away as we are still working on some details with some other folks and organizations on upcoming events, but I can tell you some of it deals with our old school building. Some of it includes political and media attendees, too. We are talking BIG TIME Fun, here. So keep watching for more details on the realization of the RE Peary Alumni Association.

Neal Lee Pizzano (Class of '76) President, Robert E. Peary High School Alumni Association

***** QUICK TAKES *****

Susan Hennessey Highsmith - Class of 1976 Sharita39@aol.com I found out about the website at one of the 66' reunions. Occupation: Head Cashier/Retail, Spouse: Raymond Roger Highsmith (1966), Ray's Occupation: Sales/service Heating and air, Children: Daniel 16 years old, Michael 11 years old

Patrick Dempsey - Class of 1981 patrickde_98@yahoo.com I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: Court Reporting,

Troy Cherry - Class of 1983 no e-mail address submitted I found out about the website from a co-worker. Occupation: Office Automation Assistant, Since High School: I'm working at N.O.A.A. in Silver Spring and am a Office Automation Assistant (Translation: clerk/typist).

Elaine Evans Jones - Class of 1974 pastorswife21@hotmail.com I found out about the website from a friend and former classmate. Occupation: Property Manager, Spouse: Jeffrey, Children: Step-sons Andrew 21 and Kenneth 18, Grandchildren: None Yet! Memorable Incident: The painting of the Anchor, Since High School: Working!!!! Future Plans: Still working!!!

Charline Chapman Carter - Class of 1986 jada_jada@hotmail.com Children: Justin - 3 and 1/2, and Janelle - 16 days old today. I had my second child on March 21st. Her name is Janelle Annette, 6 lbs 15 oz., 19 in.

Melanie Cordell Page - Class of 1975 MelPage@aol.com I found out about the website through Yahoo.com - I looked for it. Occupation: Legal Assistant, Spouse: Rocky Page - Class of 1975 also, Rocky's Occupation: Service Technician

Douglas W. Scheffler - Class of 1969 dwerschef@aol.com I found out about the website from my brother, another alum. Occupation: Systems Analyst/Statistician, Spouse: Elizabeth, Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clarke, his intelligence and unique style

Ruthann Winterhalter HEALTHYRW@aol.com (1979) I found out about the website from the Reunion Invitation. Occupation: Videographer

Steven Schulman - Class of 1970 StevenSchulman@Yahoo.com How I found out about the website? Received accidental mailing from someone of an earlier class. Occupation: Computer Consultant, Spouse: Joanne, Children: Adiva Shoshannah (Kashnow) 23, Berurya Ahavah 17, Yohanan Lazur 15

Ken Long - Class of 1975 klkl75@aol.com I found out about the website from the web. Occupation: elevator service supervisor, Spouse: Dawn, Children: jason-16, matthew-14, tiffany-13, Memorable Incident: team picture, Since High School: work, raising family.

Charmaine Filleaux Darragh - Class of 1973 csdd@cvn.net I found out about the website from family. Occupation: Accountant/self employed consultant, Spouse: Thomas Darragh (1972), Thomas's Occupation: Consultant/self employed, Children: Matthew-23, Brian-21, Amanda-19, Mike-14, Chris-10, Grandchildren: Marissa-2, Andrew-16mo., Brandon-10mo., Derrick-6wks, ? Oct?

Thomas Darragh - Class of 1972 thd@cvn.net Occupation: consultant/restoration, Spouse: Charmaine Filleaux Darragh (1973), Children: Matthew-23, Brian-21, Amanda-19, Mike-14, Chris-10, Grandchildren: Marissa-2, andrew-15mo., Brandon-10mo., Derrick-6wks, Since High School: WORKING my butt off and feeding kids, Future Plans: Retirement

Paula Fitzpatrick Galliani - Class of 1978 pfitzgalliani59@hotmail.com I found out about the website from family. Occupation: Accounting/Finance, Children: Victoria Galliani 6/20/95, Jesse Galliani 7/23/98

Brian Welp - Class of 1976 BRIAN.WELP@WORLDNET.ATT.NET I found out about the website from my BROTHER. Occupation: ENGINEER, Spouse: JULIE, Children: OLIVIA 14

Janice Bradshaw Bausch - Class of 1972 jlb12374@aol.com Occupation: Homemaker, Spouse: John, Children: Melissa 20 years, Laura 17 years, Kimberly 14 years, Memorable Incidents: Senior Banquet

Cindee Steadman Phthisic - Class of 1974 Cindee.Phthisic@ncmail.net I found out about the website from friends of 1974. Occupation: Administrative Assistant Children: Aubrey - Stepdaughter 25, Ashlee - daughter 12, Grandchildren: Justin Michael 18 months

Bill Haag - Class of 1980 bhaag@nist.gov Occupation: Computer Scientist, Spouse: Kimberly, Children: Billy - 8, Ryan - 5

(Murphy) Wayne Stone - Class of 1964 Murphy.Stone@gte.net I found out about the website from Carol Cotton Hendrix. Occupation: Wage Slave, Spouse: Inez, Children: Brenda Dodson 30, Jennifer Stone 29, David Stone 28, Grandchildren: Julia Dodson 4, Kevin Dodson 1+, Since High School: Working, Future Plans: Retire, Memorable Teachers/Staff: Dr. Dunn - Principal, Mr McKay (?) Chem Teacher

Joseph L Finck III - Class of 1984 joe_finck@yahoo.com I found out about the website from surfing the internet. Occupation: Computer Operator, Spouse: Regina, Children: Sophia Rose 8 months

Janice Stillwagon Ferrara - Class of 1973 jnjanice@bellatlantic.net I found out about the website from the Gazette. Children: Anthony 9 years old and Danny 7 years old, Memorable Incident: 1973 Senior Class Chorus Line in the Variety Show

Frannie Highsmith MacCallum - Class of 1963 fmlna@aol.com I found out about the website from Petie Koses Stup. Occupation: Exec. V.P. direct marketing firm, Spouse: Scott, Other alums I know about? William Boyle became a Catholic priest.

Doug McFee - Class of 1975 mcfeejr@erols.com I found out about the website from friends & family. Occupation: Police officer, Spouse: Courtney, Children: Daughter, Mallory age 12, and Son, Mason age 3

Sue Steadman Burns - Class of 1964 weRart@aol.com I found out about the website from my sister class of '74. Occupation: Art Gallery and Frame Shop Owner, Spouse: Mark, Children: Tony 33, Kelly 31, Nicole 29, Jennifer 20, Grandchildren=Spencer 4, Jessica 6months, Kiara 4months

Walter E. Shipp - Class of 1979 walter.shipp@usdoj.gov Occupation: Deputy U.S. Marshal

Brenda Blackwell Mussmann - Class of 1980 brndams@netins.net I found out about the website from Tim Wheeles. Occupation: Owner-The Tailored Moose, clothes manufacturer, Spouse: Arnold, Children: Miranda Jane 14 yrs. old, Zachary Lane 12 yrs. old, Since High School: U.S. Navy, Marriage, children, college, starting own business. Future Plans: finish raising kids, do well with business.

Betsy Loftus Kingman - Class of 1964 bkprague@hotmail.com I found out about the website from Carol H. Occupation: Travel and Leisure, Spouse: Ed Children: Tommy Urquhart age 25 and Gus Kingman age 12, Grandchildren: none

Sean Logan - Class of 1983 riflex@patriot.net I found out about the website from Tim Lawrence (alumni) '83. Occupation: Contractor, Spouse: Brenda, Children: Kyle 8 and Eric 5

Nancy Kronman - Class of 1979 njk@tgrp.com I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: software applications developer

Steven Hall - Class of 1979 SHallcoach@aol.com How I found out about the website? IMFORMED BY ANOTHER PEARY GRAD. Occupation: electonic tech, Spouse: Patricia Sanders-Hall, Children: Kahliah Brown-Hall 21, Rashaad Hall 11, Memorable Incident: graduation

Vickie A Ralls VRalls@aol.com (1969) How I found out about the website? Rockville Gazette. Occupation: Corporate Office Manager, Significant Other: Stanley N Garber, Children: Kerri A Moran Age 25, Michael P Moran Age 22, Since High School: Raised two children by myself. Travel as much as possible. Enjoy life as much as possible. Future Plans: Buy a home at the ocean.

David LaVally - Class of 1975 dlavally@hotmail.com I found out about the website from another alumni. Occupation: Operations Supervisor, Spouse: Lynda, Children: Michael Charles LaVally- 2.5 yrs.

Bryan Lasick - Class of 1979 no e-mail I found out about the website from Mr and Mrs George F. Mohelski. Occupation: Courrier

Robin Beck Hobbs - Class of 1973 aa3dn@inet4u.com I found out about the website from my sister, Class of '64. Occupation: mom/artist, Spouse: Jim, Children: Georgia Quin 4 and Clayton Griffin 3, Memorable Teacher: Fred Ropko was the best teacher that I ever had. I never will forget all the hell we gave him and how well he took it.

Lewis Trott - Class of 1966 lewistrott@starpower.net I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: Postmaster, Walkersville Md 21793, Spouse: Janet, Children: Stacy 26, Jason 25 Grandchildren: Jason Jr 4, Curtis 4, Since High School: I spent 4 years in the Navy. Managed a service station and auto repair shop in Silver Spring. Went into the Postal Service in 1984. Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill Homeroon Teacher and Great Person. Mr Lynam Print shop teacher.

Martin Selwyn - Class of 1979 selmaeva@shentel.net Occupation: forklift Op. Spouse: Eva

greg colter - Class of 1979 colt99@prodigy.net I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: water operator

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