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Volume 4, Number
11, June 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Serena Roh Treworgy <treworgy@konnect.net>
(1982)
Date:
Tue, 23 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from FRIENDS.
Occupation: MOM AND
Occupation:
PILOT USMC, Children: TYLER 12 AND ALICIA 9
Memorable
Incidents: THE THINGS I REMEMBER MOST ABOUT PEARY ARE RUNNING AWAY FROM
THE HALL MONITOR TO SKIP SCHOOL. PARTIES,
SPRING BREAK SENIOR YEAR. HOW
DID OUR PARENTS LET US GET AWAY WITH THAT????????
Since
High School: SINCE GRADUATION I EARNED A BATCHELORS DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION. I GOT MARRIED TO
ERIC TREWORGY (1981) AND FOLLOW HIM AROUND.
WE HAVE 2 GREAT KIDS AND ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN OKINAWA, JAPAN AND
LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Future
Plans: I’M NOT SURE WHAT MY FUTURE PLANS ARE.
FOR RIGHT NOW I’D SAY TO STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY AND FIND A PLACE
WHERE WE WANT TO SETTLE.
Memorable
Teachers: I THINK I’D HAVE TO SAY I REMEMBER MR. HILL THE MOST. HE
ALWAYS CALLED ME #1 AND JIM CYR #2. WHAT
A GREAT TEACHER.
From:
Frannie DeSando Chase <paradiseisland39@aol.com>
(1978)
Date:
Tue, 23 May 2000
Subject:
Fund Raiser for Make-A Wish
Frannie
DeSando Chase,class of 78, requests your presence at Glory Days Bar and
Grill in Germantown, Maryland on the evening of Friday, June 9, 2000.
Morning D.J., Mark Kessler from Classic Rock, 94.7 will be guest
bartending with Frannie to raise money for the Make-A Wish Foundation.
Frannie
and Mark will donate 100% of their tips that evening to the foundation so
that with all our help, we can make the dream come true of a child in our
area. With your help, as a team, we can make this happen.
You
can contact me with any questions at paradiseisland39@aol.com
I
look forward to seeing everyone there.
Thank
you.............Frannie
From:
Ruth-Ann “Missie” Ridgway Rubin <LARMIS@worldnet.att.net>
(1968)
Date:
Tue, 23 May 2000
Subject:
Loss of my sister
My
sister, Linda (Lynn) was tragically taken home to join her other sister
Rachel and our dad on March 27, 2000.
Lynn attended Peary for her Freshman and Sophomore years.
My brother, Art Ridgway graduated from Peary in 1966 and I in 1968.
In 1968 after I graduated, dad was transferred to up-state New York.
However, lynn had many friends when we lived in Maryland.
Sadly, the person who took her life also took the life of a
beautiful mother of three teenagers.
Lynn was a Ballroom Dance instructor at The College of William
& Mary in Williamsburg, VA and conducted tours of Colonial
Williamsburg. Over the years,
she competed in many ballroom dance competitions and held numerous
trophies.
Since
Art and I have experienced the loss of our two baby sisters (Rachel was
killed in February 1980), the message to one and all becomes more
prolific, love one another, be kind as no man knows what tomorrow might
bring. If anyone from the Class of 1970 might know where or how to
contact Rick Anderson or Jim Wyman, please let me know as these two fine
men were friends of Lynn’s while at Peary.
Rick Anderson also had a brother John in the class of 1966 if
anyone knows how to contact him, that too would be helpful.
From:
Greg Luther <gluther@logicals.com>
(1981)
Date:
Tue, 23 May 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Currently - Purchasing Manager for Logical Solutions...
Hope
to be Webmaster full time within the next few months...
See
I’ve
been on the newsletter mailing list for a few years...
but this is my first submission
Memorable
Stuff: Gymnastics Shows and Meets, Party’s, Football Games, Hanging out
at John Husbands House, Kevin Raab’s Cabin, Raft trip ...
Since
High School: Been working for Logical Solutions for 15 years now. Happily married for 14 years to Debbie! 3 Great Kids: Zachary
11, Tyler 9, Courtney 6. Living
in Frederick!
Notes
- Have kept in touch with Jay & Linda and Kevin & Jenny! My kids
go to school with Mark Pelettier’s kids and with Bob & Sandy Kings
Kids. I coached baseball with
Bob King for a couple years.
From:
Christopher Drayton <draytox@hotmail.com>
(1980)
Date:
Tue, 23 May 2000
Subject:
Udpate
I
found the website through Surfing. Occupation:
Commercial Account Executive, Spouse: Patricia, Children: Christopher II -
13, Christopher Simms (stepson) - 11, Cameron - 2, Grandchildren: Be
serious!
Memorable
Incidents: The Mr. Peary Contest in which I was robbed!! Peer
Counseling.
Since
High School: Military, college, marriage, child, divorce, remarriage, more
children.
Future
Plans: To finally go to Hollywood and be in a Tom Way production.
Was
an extra in “Top Gun” and almost stole the movie.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs for imparting a bit of wisdom that I still use today.
Mr. Gardener for making me do the Variety shows. Mr. Clarke for trying to
get me to wear a kilt.
From:
Robert H. Baker <BBaker6@freeInet.com>
(1978)
Date:
Tue, 23 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Craig Chase (1977).
Occupation:
HVACR Engineer, Spouse: Andrea (Darragh-1981), Andrea’s Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: I got suspended on my 18th Birthday for parking in
the Principal’s parking space; the snow was pushed into his space so I
drove up on top of the pile.
Since
High School: I’ve been working in Building Engineering since 1978. I’ve been employed at the Teamsters Headquarters for over
10 yrs. Been married 15 yrs. and raising 3 girls & 1 boy.
Memorable
Teacher: Coach Cino, Always called us Knuckle Heads !
From:
Robin Sinkoff Barth <pretzel923@worldnet.att.net>
(1981)
Subject:
Udpate
Occupation:
Mortgage Banker, Spouse: Craig, Children: Tyler Alexander 5 weeks old
Since
High School: I have been working in the banking field since college. Most recently I have worked in the Mortgage Banking area.
I was married in 1997 and just 5 weeks ago we had our first child,
Tyler Alexander.
Future
Plans: I recently left my job and will stay at home for awhile to raise
Tyler. I’m really looking
forward to this.
From:
Mary Margaret Pummer Moreland <mikenmugs@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Wed, 24 May 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Did a search myself.
Occupation:
Deaf Interpreter, Significant Other: Scott Martin, Children: Nicole 19,
Memorable
Incident: When that cop came and showed us what happens when we drink and
drive. It really stuck with me. Thank you for that horrifying lesson.
Since
High School: Going to school, taking care of my kids, ice skating and
loving my honey!!!! And the most significant part of my life, trying to
serve the Lord to the best of my ability.
Future
Plans: To get married to my honey, have another child and become a
professional ice skater. WE are never too old to start or accomplish our
dreams!!!
Memorable
Teacher: The one who did the work study. I can’t remember her name. But,
she was a great teacher, and a very good listener.
From:
Cathy Ng <ngc@mail.nih.gov>
(1975)
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Management/National Institutes of Health Spouse: Ray, Children: Ashley 14
and Alexander 11
Since
High School: I have a BS in Interior Design and I worked in this field for
7 years until I had my daughter. Subsequently,
I was a stay-at-home-Mom for 10 years.
Four years ago, I decided to return to work and am now an
Administrator for the Pathology Lab at the National Institutes of Health
in Bethesda, MD.
From:
Milly Crawford Stanges <mstanges@bellatlantic.net>
(1968)
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the Channel 4 News Story, 6 PM news
Occupation:
Vice President, Federal Relations,
Memorable
Incidents: Cheerleading, Drama, Dance, Football, Friends
Since
High School: I have reared a family, pursuing education, building a
satisfying career, living abroad, enjoying an empty nest!
Future
Plan: More travel, career fulfillment and retirement within 10 years.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Gibbs, Drama Coach—memorable and talented
From:
Bonnie May McCoy <bbmccoy@mindspring.com>
(Magruder)
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000
Subject:
Robin O. Clay
I am
writing because I noticed my brother’s name on your “Missing” list
from the Class of 1967. I am
sad to convey that Robin passed away the day after Thanksgiving (Nov 27)
1998 after a short illness. He
had been living in Washington, DC, and working for the Small Business
Administration at that time.
If
anyone wishes to contact me for more info, I would be happy to help.
Bonnie
McCoy (Sister of Robin Clay)
From:
Dennis Selepak <no e-mail address submitted> (1970)
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a news story.
Occupation:
Computer Programmer
Memorable
Incidents: Playing in the Pep Band as a Junior, (Bwana Jim and his Banana
Boat Buddies). We really had
a blast at the football games and then doing the talent show.
Since
High School: Started working right out of school, was one of the last
draftees into the Army, got married, no children, worked for Federal
Government. Left government
service after about 7 years and started working for IBM.
After 10 years our division was sold to Loral Corporation and about
2 years later we merged with Lockheed Martin which is where I am today.
I am also divorced now.
Future
Plans: Keep working, trying to make my 10 million (a million just won’t
get it today). Enjoy going to
NASCAR races, the beach and just trying to have fun.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hunt he was a cool band teacher and we had fun in his class.
All the gym teachers. I think
they understood us.
My
days at Peary are a fond memory that I can look back at when I am feeling
down. I had fun there and
still miss some of my classmates. We
had too many to get to now everyone in the short time we had.
I think that it was the best school in the county at the time.
From:
Sherri Rubin Close <sbclose678@aol.com>
(1975)
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from another alumni.
Occupation:
Recording/sound engineer - Assistant producer, Spouse: Raymond, Children:
Step daughter - Priscilla, Grandchildren: Jasmine - 1 year
Memorable
Incidents: Definitely graduation and working with all the wonderful people
on the drama productions directed by Mr. Gibbs.
Since
High School: Mostly academic and computer related work including an
11-year stint with MCPS. I
had my mid-life crisis and have recently changed my career path
completely!
Future
Plans: I’m taking it a day at a time!
Memorable
Teachers: Every staff member at Peary who put up with me had a hand in
making me who I am today. I
thank all of them.
From:
TIMOTHY FITZGERALD <TFITZI37@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from my favorite sister - Karen.
Occupation: Owner/Operator, Spouse: Louise, Children: Michael 13 -
Caitlin 10 - one on the way!!!!!! Grandchildren: Please Lord not so soon!
Memorable
Incidents: Cool memories of all.
Since
High School: Working hard, raising my kids and loving life.
Future
Plans: Continue to love my wife and children- looking forward to
retirement and spoiling my grandkids (hopefully years away).
Memorable
Teacher: Favorite teacher? I
suppose the one who handed me my diploma!!!!
From:
Beth Wasser Kuzmyak <rbenmkuz@erols.com>
(1974)
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the Gazette Article and Channel
4newscast.
Occupation:
piano teacher/homemaker, Spouse: Richard, Children: Erin Frager 20, Nick
Kuzmyak 12, Max Kuzmyak 10
Memorable
Incidents: Singing in the A capella and Madrigal choruses and performing
in the variety show. Saturday
afternoon football games!
Since
High School: The first decade was spent working as a medical assistant,
having the first child, and climbing the ladder into real adulthood.
Then came two more children, and with it a decision to stay home
and be a full-time mom. Best
decision I ever made, plus time left to pursue my musical interests. I’ve performed, with my husband, with a major chorus
locally, nationally and abroad. Started
teaching elementary piano six years ago and love working with the
children. I also keep busy
within my church and school communities.
When not doing the aforementioned, I can be found walking in Rock
Creek with my two dogs!
Future
Plans: Take more time to garden and smell the roses.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Peerless for all the wonderful music he taught us and for
giving me the training to enjoy singing throughout my life.
Also, Mr. Brace for being the best History teacher I ever had.
He will always stand out for making me love a subject that I
thought I hated.
From:
Essie Granzow Rupertus <essie1369@aol.com>
(1969)
Date:
Fri, 26 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website on line.
Occupation:
Travel agency owner,
Memorable
Incident: Field trip to New York City
Since
High School: retired from C&P Telephone Co. Opened home based travel
agency in which we travel with our groups
Future
Plans: keep traveling
Memorable
Teacher: Melvin Weinstein
From:
CLIFFORD BANNISTER <cbannister@wallaceig.com>
(1971)
Date:
Fri, 26 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from classmates.
Occupation:
Printing Project Manager/Customer Service
Memorable
Incidents: The Bleacher Bums; the Gibbs plays; the parties; the closeness
and the camaraderie amongst us - the fine memories of it all.
Since
High School: College educated in printing technology and photography;
working in the Graphic Arts industry since 1980; long standing member of
the Peary Reunion Committee.
Future
Plans: Growing old gracefully....
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs, and the way he instilled discipline and pride into
everyone who was involved in the production of his plays; a true
inspiration in teaching, lending insight to us, his students, into the
future dramas of life that were to unfold as we aged and matured into what
we have now become and what we will yet be in the future.
From:
Laura Angleton Mierzwinski <lsam8004@hotmail.com>
(1977)
Date:
Fri, 26 May 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Housewife/PT preservationist, Spouse: Michael,
Since
High School: Married 1979 and moved to Sykesville, MD. Have also lived in
Abingdon, MD, Rising Sun, MD, Bel Air, Md, Libertyville, IL and have been
in Orlando, Fl since 1993
Future
Plans: Looking forward to husbands early retirement and getting ready to
put kids through college
From:
Susan Walsh Pollack <10324.70@compuserve.com>
(1981)
Date:
Fri, 26 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the Gazette.
Occupation:
Contracting Officer, Spouse: Michael, Children: Michael B. age 8, Thomas
J. age 9 months
Memorable
Incidents: I loved the school spirit and the friends I made at PHS.
I have fond memories of the football games, especially Homecoming.
Since
High School: I’ve been working at the Department of Defense since
college graduation. My
husband and I lived for four years in Rota, Spain where our first son was
born. We’ve resided in the
Alexandria, VA area since 1989. I
love being a mom and enjoy spending time with my sons!
I also enjoy spending time with friends and family.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Robert Clarke - History facts that stick in my mind today are
a direct result of Mr. Clarke’s effective style of teaching.
He had a great sense of humor and treated each student with
respect. He was very involved
with the school, for example, he was active in the Red Cross blood drives
and I was always very impressed that he played the bagpipes!
There are other teachers that I remember well, but Mr. Clarke was
very influencial and a very special teacher.
From:
Tina Link Errigo <errigo@dellnet.com>
(1981)
Date:
Fri, 26 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from an article about Homecoming 2000.
Occupation:
homemaker, Spouse: Daniel, Children: Nicholas Vincenzo 7, Michael Allan 4
˝, Corinnne Rose 20 months
Memorable
Incident: I remember making a welcome home sign for the Iranian hostages.
Debbie German’s father was one of them and we made a big yellow
sign and posted on the school.
Since
High School: Went to Univ. of Maryland and received a B.S. in Business
Admin in 1985. Also took about 3 years of part time post grad.
work a Johns Hopkins. Worked
in the field of Human Resources/Staffing/ Training and Development for 10
years before deciding to stay home with my children.
Married in 1990 to Danny (BCC class of 1978). Have lived in the area the whole time. There is a group of
5/6 girls from the class of 1981 that get together for dinner every month.
Future
Plans: Hope to get back to work sometime.
Maybe once all kids are in school fulltime.
Want to get into the field of Career Counseling.
Memorable
Teachers: I remember Mr. Pine for giving the varsity girls soccer team a
chance and for putting us with us. I
also remember Dr. Fleeger for
constantly telling me to be quiet and for catching me skipping his class.
From:
Debbie Shelley Sockriter <DHS@webtv.net>
(1968)
Date:
Sat, 27 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Bonnie Suit, who called and told me.
Occupation:
Nurse Aid, Spouse: Harold, Children: Holly-29, Harold Jr.
(Butch)-27, Nancy-24 and Beth (passed away at age 11 10 yrs ago),
Grandchildren: Glenn-10, Kaitlyn-6, Dylan-1, and one due in July.
Since
High School: Raising children and working.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Stevens my homeroom teacher. We used to have a lot of fun
with him. Mostly embarrassing him.
From:
Dean Cokas <depeguco@aol.com>
(1973)
Date:
Sat, 27 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother, William Cokas.
Occupation:
Marketing Manager, Children: Kristen Cokas, 14
Memorable
Incidents: With the shocking news that Terri Ellison has passed on, the
first thing that came to mind is the “hayride” that we all enjoyed one
autumn night, and then another time when Rick Ellison borrowed his Dad’s
sports car, 6 of us piled into the sports car, and then we had an accident
running into somebody. Boy, that was a night!
The day that Peary won the high school football championship
beating Richard Montgomery autumn of 1970 stands out. The junior high
school prom in 1972 also stands out. I have many fun memories of my time
at Peary!
Since
High School: I lived in New Orleans, La. for 14 years and worked in the
soft drink industry for Dr Pepper Company as a Division Sales Manager.
Then moved to Orlando in December 1996 and changed industries.
Currently working as a Retail Marketing Manager for a manufactured
home Builder, Fleetwood Homes. I was married for 15 years and just
recently got divorced in April 2000. I have one beautiful daughter,
Kristen, age 14.
Future
Plans: Taking it one day at a time. A divorce drains you in so many ways.
But it gets better every day.
Memorable
Teachers: Coaches Cino, Williams, and Brace had a very positive impact on
me. They were positive, upbeat, no nonsense, and let’s get the job done.
That’s why Peary had such good sports programs.
Other
alums I know about? David Schmookler is in Cary, N.C.
Sandy Schmookler (1975) in Tallahassee, Fl., and Michael Schmookler
in Silver Spring.
From:
Edward Allen <eddayant@aol.com>
(1967)
Date:
Sat, 27 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my ex-wife.
Occupation:
mechanic, Children: Eddie 29, Brian 25, Anthony 15
Memorable
Incidents: When Mr. Luther caught me the last week od senior year smoking
and suspended me for 3 days
Since
High School: not enough time to write a book
From:
Bunny Zarpas Eliades <zarpasreal@aol.com>
(1967)
Date:
Sat, 27 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister, Penny.
Occupation:
Commercial Real Estate Manager, Spouse: George, Children: Alexander - 18,
Adrienne - 13
Memorable
Incident: Senior Skip Day when we went to Chesapeake Beach
Since
High School: Being my kids’ mom, working, enjoying life
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs - his charming personality.
Miss Luck - her wit. Mr.
Zamponia (?) he let us grade ourselves.
Mr. Pine - it was in his class that the news came over the loud
speaker about Pres. Kennedy’s assassination
Other
alums I know about? Andy Fink
- is in business for himself - I see him from time to time as he does some
work for me at the Montgomery County Airpark.
From:
Bernie Keller <loriderspt@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Sat, 27 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Peary friends.
Occupation: #1
Righteous
Motorcycle Salesman, Spouse: Yeah Right, Grandchildren: I think Not
Memorable
Incident: Hassler grabbing that gun at lunch.
Since
High School: Just sold a BMW to Ted Koppel of Nightline fame.
Oh...Have
I shown you the picture of Ted and me??????
Future
Plans: Own a Harley-Davidson dealership on some exotic isle.
Visiting
my parents more often.
Memorable
Teacher: Bill Thomas, Business Law - Great teacher
Thanks
for taking your time to make this website possible.
From:
Lisa Lee Simpson <Lisa@kblast.net>
(1985/Rockville)
Date:
Sun, 28 May 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
First-time Mom! Spouse: Brian Fielder, Children: Kamalani
Memorable
Incidents: Cheerleading, Soccer, My brothers’ influences and events!
Wrestling team and the loss of Brian Hardaway. The last graduation.
Since
High School: College for BFA-Graphic Design/photography, Married,
College
for MBA-Early Childhood Special Education, Travel, First Child
Future
Plans: Continue to support my husband in his new endeavor, wherever that
takes us, and care for Kamalani.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill- witty, care for all students.
Mrs. Glass- fun, and for opening the world of Visual Arts
From:
Andrea Fischer Squires <asquires@mail.com>
(1985/Wheaton)
Date:
Sun, 28 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from News 4, which did a short bit on the
website.
Occupation:
Property Management/Accounting, Spouse: Ray
Memorable
Incidents: What stands out in my mind is that we all knew each other or at
least we could put names to faces. Not only for our class but the classes
before and after.
Since
High School: I have been pursuing the “American Dream”. I’ve got the
loving husband, a house (built with our own blood, sweat and tears), two
cats and a dog. No kids yet.
Future
Plans: In about 30 years, my husband and I would like to travel the US of
A in a motor coach. Of course, that is only one of several things we would
like to do. The way I see it is that your future can change with each
passing day. It may be something you have done yourself or by a complete
stranger.
Memorable
Teacher: The faculty member that I remember best is Mr. Hill. As to why I remember him most is, well, if you had Mr. Hill
as a teacher you will know what I mean. Mr. Hill just had a way with his
students.
I am
very happy that kids are again walking the halls of Peary. My sister and
three of my cousins graduated from Peary. The school has been a part of my
family. When my friends and I remember our days at Peary, our husbands
say, “here we go again”. They just do not understand what it is about
the school. This may sound stupid but Peary High School is not only a
place, it’s a state of mind.
From:
Carol Irons Murray <murrayca@bellsouth.net>
(1983)
Date:
Sun, 28 May 2000
Subject:
birth announcement
We
would like to announce the birth of our second child Shannon Ruth Murray,
born May 8, 2000 weighing in at 8 lbs 9 oz.
Big brother Kevin (18 months) is very proud.
From:
Mickey Gasbarre <mickgaz7@aol.com>
(1969)
Date:
Mon, 29 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website on cable tv.
Occupation:
Construction Project Mgr. Spouse: Angela, Children: Brianna-22, Adam-19
Memorable
Incident: Mr. Burdette [sp] jaw breaking incident at Wheaton H.S.
Since
High School: USMC 69-71-Vietnam Veteran-70-71, Entertainer, Construction,
Travel
Future
Plans: Stay alive
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Luck, for putting up with me.
Mr. Williams, sneaking cigarettes between innings.
From:
Mary Kelly Eads Wildman <wkwildman@aol.com>
(1985/Wheaton)
Date:
Mon, 29 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from NBC 4.
Occupation:
Computer Scientist, Spouse: William, Children: Sabrina Ann Age 13 and
Jessica Lynn Age 11
Memorable
Incident: When all the students decided to have a walk out because the
county wouldn’t raise the teacher’s pay.
Since
High School: Raising children, creating a trucking company and attending
college.
Future
Plans: Complete college, close trucking company and acquire employment
with NASA.
From:
Debbie Bernd Aceto <daceto030@aol.com>
(1973)
Date:
Mon, 29 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother (class of 75).
Occupation:
Labor/Employee Relations Specialist, Spouse: William,
Memorable
Incidents: Demonstration against Dr. Dunn; Smoking & joking in the
smoking area
Since
High School: 4 yrs college (BS UM 1977); 10 yrs. environmental
Future
Plans: Raise child/children
From:
Maria Waskiewicz Huston <johnhuston@csi.com>
(1981)
Date:
Tue, 30 May 2000
Subject:
My brother Martin Waskiewicz
I
just wanted to let you know about my brother Martin, class of 1969.
He passed away September 1986 from of a heart attack and other
complications of childhood diabetes. I know he thought Peary was cool!
I am
the mother of 3 boys and my great niece lives with us. I married a
wonderful man John Huston, in August 1987. (We’ve been together since
1981). I graduated from Gallaudet University with a degree in
Interpreting. I am a stay-home mom/freelance interpreter. We live in
Burtonsville, Maryland. I see Shirley Santilhano Freidman (81) often because our kids
go to the same school.
From:
BOB BARRETT <RB12@UMAIL.UMD.EDU>
(1978)
Date:
Tue, 30 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website while WEB SURFING.
Occupation:
AUTO/CAD COMPUTER DESIGN
Since
High School: I’VE BEEN WORKING @ THE U. OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK FULL
TIME SINCE 1981...I ALSO DID A 6 YEAR DUTY WITH THE MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL
GUARD FROM 1982 TO 1988...
Future
Plans: HOPEFULLY, RETIRE FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN A FEW YEARS &
TRAVEL
& CONTINUE MY ARTWORK & VARIOUS OTHER INTERESTS
Memorable
Teacher: MR. CINO....LOVE THAT CRAZY GUY...HE WOULD SIT IN HIS OFFICE
HUFFING CIGERETTES & AND THEN YELL @ US NOT TO SMOKE AS WE JOGGED
AROUND TRACK W/ A LIT SMOKE IN OUR MOUTHS...FUNNY STUFF!!!...
From:
Victoria Oscar <Themuttonhead1@aol.com>
(1985)
Date:
Wed, 31 May 2000
Subject:
National Tour of Annie
This
is just a note to let y’all know that the Annie tour that I’m on has
been extended for another year! So
if you see that little orphan come to your town, come and check it out.
We’re starting the second leg in Las Vegas, a great place for
kids to learn how to gamble. We’ll
be hitting most of the major cities this year, so if you have kids, it’s
a perfect way to introduce them to theatre, and they’ll get to meet the
Mean Miss Hannigan. I’ll
also make sure they get to meet Annie!
This is my new e-mail address, so use it if you need to.
From:
MITCHELL BERKOWITZ <abstract@erols.com>
(1968)
Date:
Wed, 31 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the news item on WRC TV-4 on 5/28/00.
Occupation:
Professional Photographer & studio (General) manager
Since
High School: Working as a professional musician (electric bass &
Harmonica,) Sound engineer and Stage manager for many years at Clubs like
the Cellar Door, Blues Alley, & others + regional and national
touring. Recording engineering and production.
Award winning fine-art photographer and teacher.
Most currently working as a commercial, wedding and portrait
photogrrapher, and managing a studio, Abstract Studios, in College Park,
Maryland. I’ve been
published in the Washington Post and have
photographed album covers, and have had commercial
(assignment)photos published in 3 books. Extensive traveling in Europe and
the Carribbean. Have been
deeply involved in holistic and metaphysical studies and
practices/experiences. Yoga, Tai-chi, Healing. photos in 3 published
Future
Plans: Possibly own my own studio. Travel
and teach. Lead workshops and
retreats.
Memorable
Teachers: Sally Dunlop, for believing in, nurturing, and pushing me to be
the best that I could be....when nobody else would.
She helped me realize that I was MUCH more talented and brighter
(& literate) than I had ever given myself credit for.
Gave me an inkling of my potential.
And taught me English (heaven forbid!) could even be FUN!
The first time I could actually speak in front of people without
dying ( in Public Speaking classes my senior year). I gained a lot of
confidence. Helped change my
life, in however a small way.... James (Jim) Courtney-Electricity and
electronics teacher-for making it wild and fun, as well as being a damn
good teacher! There are others too...but as I’ve lost my yearbook I will
need to refresh my memory on them.
Other
alums I know about? Steven Vance...is in the Philadelpia suburban
area-perhaps not in the city.... John Fitzpatrick, the last I knew was in
the San Diego Area, with a wife-Susan, and 2 children.
(this was 15 to 20 years ago.)
From:
Linda Cheng Cutsail <linda.cutsail@mo.co.md.us>
(1970)
Date:
Wed, 31 May 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from another Peary graduate.
Occupation:
Program Manager, Spouse: Lewis, Children: Benjamin - 16 years old
Memorable
Incidents: Graduating and never having a Senior Class trip
Since
High School: Working for Montgomery County Government
Future
Plans: I plan on retiring in 5-7 years.
I will then have 33-35 years of service with Montgomery County.
From:
Lori Phelps Price <lprice58@hotmail.com>
(1976)
Date:
Thu, 1 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Technical Writer, Spouse: Joe, Children: Matt-18, Andy-16, Meghan-13
Since
High School: raising my family, finishing my degree, starting a new career
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill—excellent Math teacher who cared about and nurtured
us math-phobics! Mr. Clarke and Mr. Boyd—made Modern World
History
class come alive
From:
Debby Wenner <Metdeb@aol.com>
(1971)
Date:
Thu, 1 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Mickey (Byrne) Bryant.
Occupation:
self-employed musician, Children: Timothy-age 13 and Lois-age 12
Memorable
Incidents: the plays, the choir and choir parties, graduation, King always
barking at Dunn, the bleacher bums, our Senior skit-“without the help of
our Dunn” and old friends and loves.
Since
High School: I got a Master’s degree in voice, taught at colleges like
St. Mary’s, Mary Baldwin and GWU, performed as an Opera singer with
companies like Washington and Baltimore Opera, received monetary grants
from the Met in New York and performed extensively throughout the area and
the US. I currently am semi-retired from Opera, teach private vocal
instruction, and sing at a Catholic Church and a Jewish Temple and am a
single mom raising two wonderful children whom I had the fortune to adopt.
Future
Plans: I’d like to build an addition to my house to better accommodate
my son’s wheelchair.
Memorable
Teacher: Vincent Gibbs-best director I ever had the privilege of working
with.
From:
Laura Davis Panner <EPanner@aol.com>
(1984)
Date:
Thu, 1 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from friends.
Occupation:
Domestic Engineer/RN, Spouse: Eric, Children: Katherine Anne, age 7;
Matthew Robert, age 2; Mark Bryan, age 1
Memorable
Incidents: football games & football parties, Mrs. Rosen’s
English
class, Mr. Gardner’s Geometry class
Since
High School: I worked as a registered nurse at the Medical College of
Virginia in Richmond for 8 years in Labor & Delivery.
I remarried four years ago, moved to NC and stay at home with my
kids.
Future
Plans: Early retirement for my husband.
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Rosen, just because she was so nice and Mr.
Gardner,
because he was/is a big teddy bear.
From:
Barbara Zukav Davis <Venus73075@aol.com>
(1975)
Date:
Thu, 1 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Exotic Dancer, Spouse: deceased, Children: Laura Anne
Memorable
Incidents: The Streakers, the foreign exchange twins, the hippies, the
jocks, the nerds, and the Greasers.
Since
High School: Married twice, divorced twice, widowed twice.
Two kids, Drug and alcohol counseling. Exotic Dancing.
Future
Plans: Having fun being a beautiful Grand-ma! Will continue working out in
the gym and staying in shape, being healthy. Trying not to get too old too
fast.
I was
on the Jenny Jones show with my daughter in ‘98. Was featured in several
magazines. I would like to go to the reunion.
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