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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 3
From:
Debbie Ratner <dougndebbie@juno.com>
(1980)
Date:
Thu, 1 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through my sister, a 1976 graduate.
Occupation:
Social Worker, Spouse: Doug Children: Two boys 3 and 6
Since
High School: I received my master’s degree in social work, then moved to
New York City, married and had two kids.
I have mostly worked in international adoptions, but have taken a
year off to be home with my kids.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clarke, history/current events teacher.
Remembered for his enthusiasm and creative teaching.
From:
Barbara Ann Gamble Vaughan <Twobvs@aol.com>
(1970)
Date:
Thu, 1 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister - Denise Marie Philippi
(Gamble).
Occupation:
Security Manager, Spouse: Robert (Bob), Children: One son- M. Kenneth
Heacox - 28, married, in U.S. Army
Since
High School: Worked for the U.S. Government until 1981 then left to go to
Private industry. Employed
with SAIC since 1983.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Gibbs - school counselor
From:
Wendy Berns-Byers <wbberns@aol.com>
(1968)
Date:
Fri, 2 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother Jim Berns who found out from
friend Bill Starks.
Occupation:
Caseworker, Spouse: Chuck, Children: Kelly 35, Sheryl 33, Lisa 29,
Grandchildren: Jason 16, Anthony 4, Christopher 9 months
Since
High School: Moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1979.
Became self-employed in 1983 as a Vocational Placement Specialist.
Currently working for the City of Phoenix as a caseworker for
parenting teens. Lived with
my husband on a 114-acre ranch in New River, Arizona for 5 years
surrounded only by the desert and desert wildlife.
Future
Plans: Retire someday. Travel
around the country.
Memorable
Teachers: Drama class with Mr. Gibbs - he was such a unique teacher.
English class with Mrs. Percival.
Because of her I read Crime and Punishment, and loved it.
Keep
me posted of any upcoming reunions.
From:
Laurie Pascal Gillam <LaurieG9@hotmail.com>
(1975)
Date:
Fri, 2 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the reunion packet of information.
Occupation:
Hotel Administrator, Spouse: None-divorced, Children:
Since
High School: I have been in the hotel industry.
I have worked in DC, Colorado for a year-on a guest ranch and
resort, and now (for past 12 years) am in Springfield VA.
I have raised one son, 19 years old, have a German Shepherd
Dog-Boston, and a cat Bandit. I
am moderately happy and am doing well.
Future
Plans: Possibly seek employment as a trainer for hotel computer
applications. I would be
responsible for training hotel employees nationwide on a new computer
system. Travel intensive-5-8
day stints...we’ll see.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clark-History because he was Mr. Clark, anyone who had him
would know why.
From:
marsha cope hoffman <mushmouse303@aol.com>
Date:
Sat, 3 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update and Karen P. Mathurin
I
found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation:
medical receptionist, Spouse: Michael, Children: Robert l. Hoffman and
Michael c. Hoffman 20 yr. old twins! Grandchildren: none yet
Memorable
Incidents: I graduated in 1978 though I was supposed to in 1979- I was in
a hurry back than so I missed a lot- I remember a lot of little things
that add up to one really nice memory!! i do remember that i was in the
big grad pic in 1977 and it made dean peters really mad!!!
i had no business being in it but i got away w/it!!!
Since
High School: being the best mother and wife that i know how- now-if i
could just figure out what i want to be when i grow up........
spending time w/ my husband who is and has been my best friend for
24 years this summer!!!
Memorable
Staff: mrs thomas- she always called me the wrong name (there were 6
cope’s in peary) and my english teacher (for the life of me i can not
remember her name) she taught me how to like myself and that by just
reading a book you can go on vacation w/out leaving the house- she also
taught me how to express myself through writing
Future
Plans: only time will tell. now that my kids are grown it’s my turn to
“figure out what i wanna be when i grow up” i really enjoy working in
the medical field so that may be my direction. To be happy!
i am
new to the cyberworld (welcome me to the year 2000!) i was directed to
this web site through a good ole friend back home- i live in newark
delaware now. small and fairly quiet! it’s a college town so the
“kids” keep me feeling young- i have 20 year old twin boys myself!!!
the
real reason i started to write this is to share some sad news with anyone
who doesn’t know already. my good friend karen mathurin-class of 1979
passed away in oct. 1999. i had known karen since i was 3 years old and
though over the years we lost touch on and off she always held a very
special place in my heart and always will. i never new when she would
enter back into my life as she was a traveler and i got married to a
wonderful man that i’ve known since i was 15 years old-so needless to
say i’ve been settled! (i got married when i was 19 not 15!)
karen
would call me from who knew where at any hour of the day or night with
stories that were hard to believe but oh so enjoyable to hear!! She loved
life and hers ended way to soon. i
miss her so very much. when a death is sudden it takes awhile to
comprehend that when that you will never hear that person’s voice again
or see them or hug them. she was a good person who liked adventure
(sometimes too much) but that’s what made her KAREN.
thanx for listening-M
From:
Carol Fryer Brown-Henderson <carol.brown-henderson@marriott.com>
Date:
Mon, 5 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update/Class of 1967
I
found out about the website from a tv ad.
Occupation:
administrative assistant, make-up artist, tole painter/instructor, Spouse:
Barry Henderson, Children: Cory Brown age 25, Keith Brown age 20, Kevin
Brown age 18
Since
High School: being a mom to 3 boys; working at Marriott
International
headquarters; teaching and painting folk art and became a licensed make-up
artist
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Luck (math)-- her famous saying, “My mistake in your
error.”
Other
alums I know about? Gary Steven Brown is in Oakland, MD
From:
Jack Gaffney <jack_gaffney@navyfederal.org>
(1976)
Date:
Mon, 5 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Senior Vice President. Planning. Spouse: Beth,
Memorable
Incident: Steve Glaudemans stealing the clock from COL Heard’s Spanish
class, while COL Heard was teaching.
Since
High School: Married, Divorced, Re-married.
Traveling—Cancun,
Hawaii, Seattle, Spain
Future
Plans: More traveling, Spending money on ourselves instead of our kids.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clarke. World
History. The Joan d’Arc story.
From:
steve morris <steve.morris@co.mo.md.us>
(1981)
Date:
Mon, 5 Jun 2000
Subject:
new baby boy
zachary
william morris born 05/17/00
From:
Jackie Libby Fields <smlrugrats@aol.com>
(would-be 1984)
Date:
Tue, 6 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Cindy (Libby) Saunders class of
‘81.
Occupation:
self employed/owner, Spouse: Jerry, Children: Heather Renee’ almost 17
(whose father was a ‘81 graduate Ricky VanDusen), Heidi Lynn
(step-daughter) almost 15, Jerry Michael almost 12, Richard Scott (Scotty)
just turned 9, and Keri Jean just turned 8 in March. Grandchildren: none
yet and hopefully not for a long time.
Memorable
Incidents: Actually I never attended Peary, but I had the best times in
Parkland. I grew up with so
many people that attend Parkland and Peary, but never stayed in touch.
Had a lot of friends and a lot of good times. I remember those days at Parkland the best of all.
I’ve been reading all the past submissions and realized so many
people have lost touch over the years and now have found each other.
Parkland was a lot of fun so many friends and if only I hadn’t
had a child at such a young age I would have continued with everyone.
Since those junior high years I’ve had four kids.
It’s a shame that when you have such good friends in those junior
high and high school years that it is so easy to lose touch with them.
I look back now after 16 or so years and wonder where everyone is
and what they are doing, and why couldn’t we have stayed in touch.
Since
High School: Well, being that I didn’t graduate with the class of ‘84,
I can’t say that I’ve done much besides raise my kids and work here
and there. I did spend 3 ½ years in Tennessee, which was a real
experience and decided I needed to go back home so we relocated back in
the fall of ‘99 and I’ve started my own business nothing big but
it’s enough.
Future
Plans: Well after moving back from Tennessee I thought I would be able to
spend time with my sister (class of’81) Cindy, but of course she had to
leave the area and move to Maine to be closer to my parents who have lived
there for the last 9 years, so I figure my brother (‘77 grad) will be
packing up his family and going soon too, I guess it will be my turn next.
So I guess my future plans are to relocate to Maine with the rest
of the Libby clan and bug my mother to death.
This
is a great site. Even though
I didn’t attend Peary I have recognized a lot of people I went to
Parkland with and hope to soon be in touch with them. I’ve missed a lot
over the years and I hope with this I will soon be talking to people I
haven’t spoken to in 16 years. This
is a great way to find people keep it up.
From:
Joseph G. Pratt <jpratt@rti.org>
(1973)
Date:
Mon, 5 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister.
Occupation:
Supervisory computer specialist, Spouse: Teresa (Domestic microwave
engineer),
Memorable
Incidents: Excitement of the football games on Saturday afternoons.
The comeback in the basketball playoff game against Springbrook to
win the county championship, only to be denied a chance to win the state
title. In senior year,
serving as a counselor for a Rock Creek Valley sixth-grade class trip.
The feeling that involvement in student government could facilitate
positive change (what an idealist I was!).
Meeting Bozo (Willard Scott) on a late night trip to downtown DC
(what was the drinking age back then?).
Since
High School: Went to University of Maryland (off and on) and graduated in
1979; Got married in 1978 and had four boys through the years; Joined
federal government and became a computer programmer, stayed for 19 years;
Left to join a not-for-profit research organization in 1998 in North
Carolina (Research Triangle Institute)
Future
Plan: Watch Maryland win an NCAA Men’s basketball tournament!
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Clarke - Made history enjoyable, even with “POP” days
(Pick on Pratt); Mr. Boyd - Identified with the kids and was easy to talk
to; Mr. Hill - Always interested in kids doing the best they could, and
assisting them towards this goal; Mr. Imhoff - For whatever reason, he
brought out a boundary-stretching edge to me in the classroom, but I meant
no harm!
From:
Robert L. Phillips <rphillip@tampabay.rr.com>
(1968)
Date:
Tue, 6 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Computer Systems Engineer, Children: Lisa, age 29
Memorable
Incidents: Vincent Gibbs - one STRANGE dude!
I saw him many years ago at National Airport and he was wearing a
Navy Uniform, LCDR, it was. Actually
had to salute the sucker. Damn!
I
doubt if he remembers it though.
Since
High School: Working with weapon systems for DoD.
From:
Mike Power <mpower@air-tech.com>
(1971)
Date:
Wed, 7 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
How I found out about the website? My brother forwarded a copy of the web to me.
Occupation: Program Manager, Spouse: Deborah, Children:
Since
High School: Partner in a specialized air conditioning manufacturing
company. Industrial, computer room and military applications worldwide.
Future
Plans: Spending more time with the family and possible retirement in the
near future.
From:
Kathryn M. Dunlevy-Wilson <kdwilson@aims.edu>
(1969)
Date:
Thu, 8 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother, David Dunlevy, as well as the
YAHOO Search Engine.
Occupation:
College Literature Instructor
Memorable
Incidents: The lowering of the Volkswagen into the central courtyard.
The play “Romeo and Juliet.”
Madrigal and A Cappella concerts.
Since
High School: Grad School; teaching college literature; running a college
writing center; family moves to: CA WI, and CO; and travel throughout US,
Canada, UK, and Europe.
Future
Plans: Continue teaching and perhaps retire to one of the coasts.
Memorable
Teachers: Jim Judd: He made world history come alive.
Mrs.
Gail:
The study of the book of Job and the play “JB.”
Mr. Richardson:
His
patience with US history. Barbara
Goodman: Her patience with our Latin class.
Anna Hetzler: Her love of “Julius Caesar.”
Larry Phillips: He “let me in” A Cappella.
Ron Hubbard: Directed the “Blue Angels” Madrigals at the
Washington Hilton Hotel and other memorable concerts.
From:
Carolyn Monto Barranca <carolyn@cescomputers.net>
(1966)
Date:
Thu, 8 Jun 2000
Subject:
Homecoming
Hello
class of ‘66. I’m one of
the 6 infamous “Montos” and I can only say I was the normal one! I’m
residing in Frederick, Md. and have a home in the city, which I love. My
marriage broke up 5 years ago and I’m single now. My two sons are grown,
graduated from college and away from home. And I’m working for U.S.
Dept. of State in D.C. doing Public Affairs, or otherwise making foreign
affairs more confusing for ordinary citizens! I’d love to hear from
anyone who remembers me. Actually
I look about the same as I did in yearbook, but my hair is redder.
Naturally, of course! Classmates
used to call me Carol, but I decided in college that “Carolyn” was
more sophisticated and now I’m stuck with it.
I’d love to hear from you.
Carol
From:
Rochelle Levy Lazar <rlazar@AFIonline.org>
(1980)
Date:
Thu, 8 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Renee Dutton O’Hara.
Occupation:
Senior Writer/Editor at the American Film Institute Spouse: Divorced,
Children: Jonah Lucas 3 ½
Memorable
Incidents: Play rehearsals with Mr. Gibbs, who acted out every part
between snack breaks of chips and Pepsi.
A cappella and Madrigals with Mr. Peerless.
Since
High School: After graduating from the University of Maryland with a B.S.
in Broadcast Journalism, I worked as a news anchor/disc jockey at a
station in Virginia and then at the now-defunct WINX in Rockville.
I moved to LA in May 1987 and experienced my first major earthquake
that October. After a few
years as a Universal Studios tour guide/show announcer and a comedy
traffic school instructor, I decided to seriously pursue print journalism.
My first foray into the field was as the Associate Editor for Bugs
Bunny Magazine, a one-shot publication honoring Bugs Bunny’s 50th
Anniversary. Then I worked at
Us Magazine, wrote the Radio Column for Billboard Magazine and wrote
freelance for lots of other magazines.
In 1995, I switched careers again to Television Development,
working at NBC in the Movies & Miniseries Department and later at
American Zoetrope (Francis Ford Coppola’s company) as the Manager of TV.
And I wrote and sold an eight-hour miniseries treatment to ABC on
the life of Maya Angelou. (Don’t
look for it anytime soon; Hollywood is all about selling things that never
get made). In the midst of all this, I made it through an even bigger and
scarier earthquake, a marriage and divorce (on par with a third
earthquake), and the birth of my son Jonah—hands-down the biggest joy in
my life. Since February 1999, I’ve been the Senior Writer/ Editor at the
American Film Institute, writing and editing publications, speeches, Web
site content, even a 2001 page-a-day calendar with trivia about 365 funny
movies—look for it in bookstores at the end of the year (plug, plug).
But my most exciting project by far was writing the Tribute Book
for Harrison Ford, who received AFI’s 2000 Life Achievement Award.
Like every other woman who meets him, I immediately fell madly in
love.
He’s
charming, down-to-earth, a true gentleman...and married.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Gibbs, for his passion and commitment to theatre and the arts
and the amazing sense of discipline he instilled in me.
I’ll never forget the last day of or senior Humanities class when
he played a Lena Horne song on the record player (remember those?!) that
almost made me cry. Ms. Vadala, for her ability to temper Mr. Gibbs’
moods—I always felt she was a truly good, misunderstood person. Mr. Peerless, for his love of music and his determination to
spread that joy to his students. And
Mr. Boyd, for his ability to tell the same history stories and jokes year
after year and make them sound fresh every time.
From:
Gail Siegrist Greer <Gail_Greer@netzero.com>
(1977)
Date:
Thu, 8 Jun 2000
Subject:
Udpate
I
found out about the website through a search on “Peary HS.”
Occupation:
Group Leader, Spouse: Clifford, Children: Allan 16yrs., Michael 12yrs.
Memorable
Incidents: I mostly hung-out with people who were older or attended a
different High School. At
Peary the only thing I can think of is hanging out in the smoking court.
Oh yea! and my indoor jogging friend known to me as cutie!!
Since
High School: I’ve been working for the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
since 1979. Got married (big mistake).
Had two sons. Worked
two jobs, one at KMART of all places.
Moved back into the old neighborhood to buy a home.
Taken a few computer courses.
I guess that’s my life in a nutshell.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Lynch my French teacher. I remember him because he gave me
an A in his class, I have no clue how considering I was not very good with
the language.
Mr.
Witt my typing teacher. He
gave the foundation for my whole future at BNA.
I have been able to move up through the ranks of the company
because he taught me a skill needed for my job.
Other
alums I know about? I know
where to locate Jean Johnson, Betty Pruitt, and Kathy Thomas.
The company I work for has three other Peary Grads working in the
same office as I do.
From:
Cherie Groomes Douglas <CDou573260@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Thu, 8 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from alumni in the area.
Occupation:
Executive Assistant, Children: Michael Andrew Douglas, age 7
Memorable
Incidents: Too many wasted days!
Since
High School: Worked after ‘80 graduation in retail for couple of years.
Then on to the insurance field for a few more.
Attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD from 9/86 through to
graduation in May, 1990 with B.A. in Political Science.
Began work in administrative assistance field and found I liked
it—it’s what I still do. Moved
to Anne Arundel County for a couple of years then returned to Montgomery
County in 1992. My son, Michael, was born in 1993 and is the best blessing I
have ever received. I stayed
home for a couple of years. Got
married in 1995 and divorced in 1998. Needed a salary in 1996 and returned
to administration at a telecommunications firm located in Beltsville. I have been a working single-Mom ever since.
Have remained in touch with a couple of old high school pals.
I have two beautiful nieces, Crystal age 3, and Rebecca age 9 mos.,
and I get to see them often when sister Tina visits from Frederick.
Future
Plans: Looking forward to selling my home in a year or two with intent to
move out of Mont. County to a more peaceful, slower pace somewhere else in
Maryland (Eastern Shore?). Seriously
considering what else I really want to do to support myself.
I may go back to school for a teaching certificate but am not sure
yet.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clarke! He
expected (& got!) full participation from all of his students - mind,
body & soul - and that required a lot of my otherwise occupied brain
cells. He did this with humor and so I looked forward to his class.
He rekindled my love of history.
Other
alums I know about? Connie
Convers Barnhart.
From:
Connie Convers Barnhart <mbarnhart@mindspring.com>
(1980)
Date:
Thu, 8 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I hunted using yahoo.com.
Occupation:
Office manager for an engineering firm, Spouse: Michael, Children: No
children yet (human anyway), just Baby and Bou (our cats) and Chester, our
dog.
Memorable
Incidents: Senior skip day and the greased pig run.
The Who concert of ‘78 (what I can remember).
Since
High School: I received my BA (Art History) from the U of MD in 1986, and
went to work for my dad “part time” that year and just never quit!
I met Mike March 14th ‘97 on a blind date (that
wasn’t with him - long story) and we were engaged 10 months later,
married on March 20, 1999 and honeymooned in Tahiti!
Future
Plans: Children and more exotic vacations!
We also want to build our own home.
Memorable
Teacher: Ms. Dawson comes to mind. English
Class was a blast.
What
a great teacher.
From:
Colin Moy <moyboys@juno.com>
(1973)
Date:
Fri, 9 Jun 2000
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from the Gazette Regional News.
Occupation:
Environmental Chemist-Project Manager, Spouse: Clorinda, Children:
Nathaniel 6 and Cameron 6
Memorable
Incidents: Soccer practices in 100-degree heat!
Since
High School: Professional student (B.S. and M.S. Oceanography), worked in
Saudi Arabia, traveled, and now settled in California.
Future
Plans: To become “empty nesters” and travel.
Memorable
Teachers: Bob Pine and Terry Imhoff who helped me develop
physically/mentally, Clyde Hunt who got me hooked on jazz, and Warrick
Hill for his clever anecdotes.
Sorry
I’ll miss the 2000 event, but I’ll be in Md in August.
From:
JOHN D. JORDAN “DAN” <YMCATENNIS@AOL.COM>
(1972)
Date:
Fri, 9 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website FROM MY SISTER, PEARY ‘75.
Occupation:
USN RETIRED
Memorable
Incident: TRIPLE OVERTIME WIN AGAINST ??? TO ADVANCE IN PLAYOFFS, BUT WE
HAD PLAYED TO MANY GAMES AND DIDN’T GO ANY FURTHER.
Since
High School: A COUPLE OF YEARS AT MC AND THEN THE NAVY FOR 20 YEARS. NOW
SEMI-RETIRED AND LIVING IN PARADISE.
Future
Plans: BREAK 80
Memorable
Teachers: MR. GIBBS-(YOU ARE DEPRAVED, DEPRIVED, OR DEPRESSED)
MS.
BOORMAN, MR. YUMS (WILLIAMS) GOD BLESS AMERICA!
From:
Sylvia Rivas Kozlowski <sylvia.kozlowski@lmco.com>
(1972)
Date:
Fri, 9 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through family.
Occupation:
Graphic Artist
Memorable
Incidents: The march on the school board, and Career Day.
Concerts.
Class trip to the Bahamas.
Since
High School: Hung out with friends from Peary for many years after
graduation, eventually we lost touch. In 1985 I married Jeff Kozlowski
from Olney, MD, we bought a house in Montgomery Village, we are now
divorced. I’ve continued my career as a Graphic Artist in the
Washington Area.
Memorable
Teachers: My 12thqt grade English teacher, and my Art teacher Mrs. Glass.
I
would love to hear from some old friends.
I would also like to hear about my former next-door neighbors on
Myer Terrace, Steve (‘70 or ‘71) and Vivien (‘73) Jacobs.
From:
Debbi Maloid <deborah_maloid@fc.mcps.k12.md.us>
(1972)
Date:
Fri, 9 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through word of mouth; other Peary alums and
playing on the computer.
Occupation:
Social Studies teacher
Memorable
Incidents: outstanding sports our senior year; classes with Mr. Lynn Boyd
(now retired) and Mr. Bob Clark (soon to retire)
Since
High School: teaching, getting more education, traveling, collecting,
crafting
Future
Plans: retire in 6 years and move to the desert southwest and/or become a
consultant for the Longaberger Basket company
Memorable
Teachers: Bob Clarke—my inspiration to become a history teacher, Mike
Peerless—for his extraordinary talent, Lanny
McCullough—for
his basic sense of decency, and his ability to make math worth learning
Other
alums I know about? Mike Riley—Athletic Director at Poolesville HS, Tom
Dumars—head of elementary science for all of MCPS.
Bob
Clarke retires next week (6/16/00) after more than 32 years of teaching.
From:
Gloria Jean Allen Holt <GJHDancer@aol.com>
(1982)
Date:
Sat, 10 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Saw
it on TV.
Occupation:
Dance Teacher/ Personal Asst., Children: Jessica Marie Holt Age 17 will be
18 9-15
Memorable
Incidents: Being on the Pom Pom squad, we had a lot of good time.
And hanging out with my best friends Lisa Johnson, Angie Vassilas,
and Joyce Harris.
Since
High School: I’ve been raising my daughter on my own, and teaching dance
to children ages 2 - 16
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Luck, because she always had funny stories and I love the
names so would call people. Mr.
Nawrocki just because he was cool.
From:
Paul Foringer <Foringep@aol.com>
(1972)
Date:
Sat, 10 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Peary Alum.
Occupation:
Math teacher and coach, Spouse: Mary Beth, Children: Kristin Michelle 12
and Ryan David 10
Memorable
Incident: Winning the Regional Basketball Championship and not being
allowed to go to Cole Field House for the State Championships because we
played too many games.
Since
High School: Teaching and coaching in MCPS
Memorable
Teacher: Warrick Hill- Always encouraged me to never give up. Came to our
games and always showed interest in what I was doing.
From:
Karyl Muirhead Riley <KRILEYCUPCAKE@aol.com>
(1982)
Date:
Sat, 10 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
My
sister, Karla (Class of ‘80) has a very limited memory...must be her
age...dare we fight over WHO owned the Purple Gremlin??? OK, at least we
all know that I finished it off...literally-Dad took it to the corner of
Gude Dr and 355 (car dealership) and they actually gave him $50 bucks for
it, under the condition that they were allowed tom “showcase” it on
the hill where everyone could see it. At that time, it had many autographs
(no pun intended) scratched into the side - some consisting of Paul
Nisson, Jeff Baker, Jennifer Loew, Sheila Kiley to mention a few 1982
classmates- Thanks for the lovely hand-me-down, Karla Kay!
My
son Carlin, age 5, recently graduated from Pre-K!
He sung a song about Love using sign language with his class and he
was so beautiful it made mommy cry! Congratulations to my baby!
From:
Tracy Boyd Walton <boarderry@mindspring.com>
(1975)
Date:
Sun, 11 Jun 2000
Subject:
memorial notice
It is
with sadness that I pass on information of an untimely death.
Sara Tyrrell, daughter of Dennis Tyrrell (class of 1976) and
Margaret Tyrrell was killed in an automobile accident.
Messages of condolence can be sent to the family.
[Contact Bob Lau, blau@clark.net,
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From: Cassandra Rivers <wildwyorivers@yahoo.com>
(1971)
Date:
Sun, 11 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through a Search Engine.
Occupation:
Nurse Anesthetist, Children: Sean Nelson 22 and Cassandra Nelson 16
Memorable
Incidents: Band trips and parades. Enjoyed
working fellow cast members in, “The Man of LaMancha”
Since
High School: Lived in Miami, FL, North Carolina, Denver, CO, and recently
made my way up to Cheyenne, WY. Instructor
and Nurse Anesthetist at the University of Colorado.
Future
Plans: Currently building a house and barn on acreage in Wyoming.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs- For inspiring excellent drama productions. Mr. Hunt- Enjoyed his leadership in working with the band and
majorettes. Had a great time
on our band trip to Ohio.
From:
Rachel Cope Goldfarb <mrfsa@aol.com>
(1967)
Date:
Sun, 11 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through the Grapevine.
Occupation:
writer/crafter/mental health counselor, Spouse: Stan, Children: Tobey - 24
years old, Micah - 22 years old, Grandchildren: None
Memorable
Incidents: Football games, wrestling matches, decorating for dances,
attending dances, student government activities, Mr. Hill’s class, Mr.
Roberts’ class, Ms. Vadala’s class, senior court, cafeteria
conversations, discovering the “decorated” anchor, school plays and
talent shows, sleepovers, parties, the innocence and optimism of youth in
the sixties.
Since
High School: I have taught in public school, had a private mental health
therapy practice, consulted in parochial schools, served as guidance
counselor in elementary public school (P.G.Cty.), written for several
local newspapers as well as the P.G.Journal, written a humor column for
syndication, volunteered in the field of domestic violence prevention,
opened a small craft business, and worked toward good health and self
actualization.
Future
Plans: Having left my job with the school system to work on managing my
poor health (out of control diabetes), I will work on leaving my regrets
behind me and living each day with joy, good humor, and the knowledge that
the world is better in some way because I’m here.
I will work on refining my craft (using buttons to decorate
household items and make pins), strengthening my ties with those I love,
reconnecting with old friends, appreciating each day, and write
bibliotherapy for children. I will become healthy and strong again -
senior olympics?
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill - wise, fair, sensitive, caring, good teacher with lots
of integrity. Mr. Roberts - taught history and civics with good stories
and a minimum of dates. Mr. Mate - taught Latin without a focus on the
language, but on the details of the orgies. Mrs. Glass - taught art with
an eye on the kid and his or her development.
Mrs. Percival - taught English with pizzazz, gave me a role model
for generously proportioned beauty. Mrs. Zimmerman was a great class
sponsor!
High
School was a magic time that our children can no longer experience. I only wish I could have saved in a jar to re-experience and
share with others. Since I couldn’t and I can’t, I rely on my own
memories and those of my friends to help me relive that wonderful time.
From:
Gypsie Huntley <gyps@boo.net>
(1968)
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from 107.7 FM & old friends.
Occupation:
small business owner, Children: 11 yr old Golden Retriever named Sonny
Memorable
Incidents: The good friends I had, and there are lots of memories
Since
High School: Got a Degree in Nuclear Medicine and worked in that field for
13 yrs. Then went back to
school and got a BS in Business.
Went
into medical sales for 8 yrs and then started this little Petsitting
business.
Future
Plans: To marry my retirement program!!!!
Memorable
Teacher: Mr Gibbs I loved literature and talking about the meaning of
life. I was a having a hard
time at home back then, and studying Hemingway and how all his characters
were survivors, made me want to so the same.
He never knew how much he helped me.
Can’t
wait to see everyone
From:
Patricia Leigh Toler <PLToler1@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Sun, 11 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I’ve
known about the site for a couple of years now.
Occupation:
I work from home and I dispatch at night outside the home (extra $$$),
Significant Other: Jerome K Anceleitz, Children: Daughter, Caitlin Brynn,
Just turned 10 May 30th of this year.
Since
High School: I’ve been working continuously from one job to the next. I started up a typing business at home so that I would have
more time for my daughter. I
also dispatch and do billing from my home for Auto Rescue, a roadside
assistance company that my fiancée and I work for.
Future
Plans: Future plans would be to have all of my debts paid, to finally own
my own home free and clear, have my daughter settle down (long story) and
be able to enjoy life (yeah right :P )
Memorable
Teachers: I remember Mr. Hill, Mr. Braggonier and Mr. Hahn. I also remember being told by all of my teachers that I
wouldn’t be sent to the principal’s office if I got out of line.
I’d be sent to my grandfather, who worked as a building service
worker during my time at Peary. He has since passed away (he died February 20, 2000).
Other
alums I know about? I’ve got a database started and I’ve been doing
some reverse tracing trying to locate classmates.
Also, I’m interested to find out WHO is actually going to be
doing the 20yr reunion for my class.
I’ve been told that it is Dee McIntyre, but unable to get
confirmation. I was going to
do the reunion if no one else was going to.
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