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Volume 4, Number 1,
August 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: Brenda Zerbe bjzerbe@hotmail.com Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 Subject: Birth Announcement
Brenda Zerbe ('80) and Jeff St. Thomas announce the birth of their daughter Jennifer Louise St. Thomas on May 28, 1999, 3:48pm at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. She weighed 7lbs. 10 1/2oz. and measured 19 and 3/4 inches long.
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From: ALLIE RAYE MS.FILMMAKER@prodigy.net Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 Subject: MY PRINT AD HAS ARRIVED ON THE WEB!!
HEY ALL!! Well, I only did the photo shoot two weeks ago for Seattle Film works and it looks like they didn't waste any time!!
so..if you click on the URL, you can see my print ad on the web. Then, look in your papers and magazines all over the country and you'll see me as well!! for the next year!!! ack!
Allie - http://www.filmworks.com/default2.htm
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From: John Gardner jc5nmfh@aol.com (1982) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 Subject: Update
I have known about the web site for a while, just never visited until recently when Keith Ricker told how great it was. He was right!
I have been happily married now for 12 years to Duchess Mundon (1984) and we have three beautiful children; Jessica (10), Kelley (5), and Holly (4).
We live in New Market, Maryland where Duchess has operated a wonderful daycare business for the past five years following the birth of our son Kelley. (Of course, up here everyone calls her Carlynn...who's that?) She had worked full-time as a Juvenile Probation Officer for the State of Maryland following graduation from Towson and now works part time for Juvenile Services Emergency/Night Intake.
I have been with Omni Hotels for the last ten years and am currently the Property Operations/Facilities Manager at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. I have enjoyed working in the Hotel Industry and hope to continue to grow in my career.
On a very sad note, we recently suffered the sudden and tragic loss of Carol Mundon, mother of Duchess (1984), Duke (1980), and Queenie (1981) in May of this year. Many old friends came to offer their condolences to the family. You know who you are...Thank you! We are missing her!
For those of you who remember my Father, Mr. Gardner the Math Teacher, he is doing very well considering the many health problems he has had over the years. He retired very shortly after Peary closed in '84 with health problems (I still say that he just didn't want to work anywhere else but Peary). He enjoyed hearing that several people had listed him as a "memorable teacher" in some of the past Newsletters and thanks you.
Man, I love to talk about ME!!! (but enough is enough!!) My hat's off to the people who keep this page going... Thank you. Now I want to hear from some old friends please!
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From: JUSTIN H. PURVIS JUSTIN.PURVIS@HOLLOMAN.COM (1981) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website THRU SHAWN FLETCHER. Occupation: U.S.AIR FORCE JET PROPULSION DYNAMICS,
Memorable Incidents: WHEN MR STIMOLIS AND MR NAROKI ALMOST DUKED IT OUT IN THE HALL.
Since High School: UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T GRADUATE FROM PEARY, I MOVED AFTER 10TH GRADE AND ATTENDED MAGRUDER H.S. FOR 11TH AND 12TH GRADE. UPON GRADUATION, I JOINED THE AIR FORCE IN THE SUMMER OF 81'. BEEN STATIONED IN N.DAK., IL., FLA., GERMANY, CO., CA., BAHRAIN AND KUWAIT AND CURRENTLY IN NEW MEXICO..
Future Plans: COMPLETE MY AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE,RETIRE FROM THE AIR FORCE, GET ON WITH NASA AND IF POSSIBLE MOVE BACK EAST...
Memorable Teachers: MR. HASSLER ---HE LEFT PEARY THE SAME YEAR I DID AND FOLLOWED ME TO MAGRUDER AND MRS. HALE SHE WAS A VERY COOL TEACH AND TOLERANT !!!!!!!
Other alums I know about? I'M SORRY BUT I'VE NOT HAD MUCH CONTACT DUE TO A LOT OF TRAVEL OVER THE YEARS.
I'D ALWAYS WISHED I GRADUATED FROM PEARY, SINCE I GREW UP RIGHT NEXT TO ASPEN HILL ELEM. I SAW ALOT OF NAMES THAT BRING BACK GREAT MEMORIES IE CHITWOOD, PUMMER, FLETCHER ETC. THIS IS A GREAT WEB SITE, PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK !!!!!! J.PURVIS
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From: Barbara Thomas Smksac@aol.com (Staff) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 Subject: Former Staff Member Peary High School
My name is Barbara B. Thomas - Silver Spring, Md. I was Vice Principal at Peary. I came after Mable Thomas had retired. Just a coincidence in same last names. When Peary closed I moved to Wheaton High School and retired from there in 1989.
I am currently involved with high school students in assisting them in furthering their education in colleges and universities. I recruit students for my alma mater which is Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Between times, I frequently visit my grandchildren in California and travel as much as possible. Please include me in the news letter and keep me informed of activities and other staff members. Thank you.
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From: Anita Blevins Reichert anita.blevins@gtd.worldlearning.org ('83) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 Subject: Update
Occupation: Field Services Manager based in DC for a development/ training project in Central Europe, Spouse: Jim
After being together for nine years, Jim and I were married June 26 here in DC. My bridesmaids were all Peary alums: Kaki Blevins (77), Karla Smith Daly (83) and Pat Ketchum Bahr (83). In our spare time, Jim and I enjoy restoring our 80-year old home and international travel.
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From: Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz EHTChick1@cs.com (1979) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 Subject: Information
Hi there everyone. I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer. Things here in New Jersey are doing well. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the 20th Class Reunion. I have been in touch with Gay Laurienzo-San Severino and she informed me that her mom, Sharron, is now living at her sister Jill Laurienzo-Coleman (81)'s residence in New Market, MD. Sharron has been recovering from various ailments related to her cancer, but hopefully, she is on the mend.
As it is August, thoughts do turn to the school year starting, and it hard to believe that September will be here before you know it. It has been 23 years since I entered Peary as a sophomore in 9/76. I was just a month away from my 15th birthday and the daunting prospect of High School was in my face. I must say that I am one of those people who truly enjoyed my stay at Peary. I am glad to say that out of those years, I have many wonderful memories and a best friend of 23 years - Gay, who has remained a part of my family as I have in hers.
This is the 3rd anniversary issue of MSO, and I want to thank Bob, as always, for his spirit and leadership in communicating this with all of us.
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From: Dave Johnson dej64@erols.com (1982) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 Subject: Update
I found out about the website from another alumni. Occupation: Design Engineer, Spouse: Brenda, Children: Ben 4 yrs, Daniel 11 mos
Memorable Incidents: I'll have to get back to you on this one. I haven't used that part of my brain in a while.
Since High School: Been underwater - Navy submarine officer
Future Plans: Enjoy coming home EVERY night!
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill - excellent teacher
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From: Peter Reinhardt preinhardt@dsrnet.com (1969) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 Subject: I'm Back
I wanted to give many of you an update of my status. I have left SAIC and begun work with Digital Systems Resources (DSR). It is an excellent opportunity for me with a commute of less than 15 minutes (in heavy traffic). I took July off for a variety of personal reasons not the least of which was to marry my oldest Daughter, Valerie, off. All went well and I cried only a little bit.
Pete Reinhardt
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From: Linda Lent McGee MCGEE@cder.fda.gov Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 Subject: Kid in the News
It's been an eventful year for the McGee family. My oldest daughter, Kristin, graduated from St. Mary's College with a B.A. in Mathematics in May, and will be moving to California to pursue graduate school at San Francisco State University. Mom is SO PROUD!!!
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From: Rob Sauerhoff RSauerhoff@yahoo.com (1985) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 Subject: Update
I graduated from Rockville H.S. and found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: Montgomery County Police Dispatcher, Spouse: Lauren, Children: Andrew 9 years old, Matthew 3 years old
Since High School: I did a little college, several jobs, then finally settled down as a Police dispatcher in Montgomery County. Been there almost 9 years. I am raising 2 wonderful boys, who for the most part are behaved and polite. I am very proud of them.
Memorable Teachers: Mr Clarke....So many reasons, but mainly cuz he was always there, he showed me what dedication truly is. He made me think on my own, and not look to someone else for all the answers.
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From: Eileen Brown Carter ecarter236@aol.com (1965) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 Subject: Updated email addresses
1965 classmates please update your email addresses I will double check my listing but sent a email last night and had quite a few returns if I have them listed wrong I apologize and will update. Still working on tracing classmates last count I am missing 120 classmates I cant contact if you can be of any help take a look at the missing and let me know. That is all for now. Eileen