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Volume 4, Number
12, July 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Gerry Adcock <Cutlass70@starpower.net>
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Husky Pups
I
wanted to share (or brag) about my exciting news from one of my “Huskie
Pups,” my daughter Ashley. During
her junior year of High School (at South Carroll High School, Carroll
County, MD) Ashley has been nominated for the Maryland Distinguished
Scholar program, accepted to join in the Advanced Placement Literature and
Composition program, nominated for the Engineering Program at the Carroll
County Career Technology Center and nominated for the National Honor
Society. She has maintained a
4.0 GPA for the year all while she has been on the school cheerleading
squad and also working with a junior (Elementary school ages) cheerleading
team. Her plans after high
school are to attend college to study math and become a teacher.
I am
very proud of her accomplishments and wanted to share these with you all.
Gerry
Adcock (‘76)
From:
Martine Paran Palmiter <gyvate@juno.com>
(1976)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Past
work: employee/labor
relations in D.C after graduation, moved to Miami and started a plant
nursery business with my husband, sold business and beat Hurricane Andrew
out of town by one week, felt very grateful, moved back to Aspen Hill,
started massage therapy business for the elderly for 14 years.
Current
work: home schooling my two kids, Dean age 12 and Olivia age 9; plan on teaching yoga, writing, keeping myself and family
life together and striving for happiness.
My brother, John Paran, Class of 1978 lives in Germantown and runs
a carpet cleaning business, married with 3 kids.
From:
Michelle Tully Harrington <michelleharrington@home.com>
(1986)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Web Site Design and Creative Memories Consultant, Spouse: Mike, Children:
3 boys - Justin-age 10, Kyle-4 ˝, and Travis-14 ˝ months, Grandchildren:
None, thank goodness
Memorable
Incidents: Brian Hardaway’s death since it happened so close to the end
of our time at Peary and my brother’s, Douglas Tully (Class of 84),
graduation. I remember decorating his cake and writing, “Find a Way or
Make One” on it.
Since
High School: Graduated from Frostburg in 1991.
Married in 1996. Working and raising the kids.
Future
Plans: I plan to keep maintaining the Women’s Health web site and to
make my Creative Memories business grow.
If anyone is interested in Creative Memories, just let me know.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill because he was such a class act.
Mr. Myers because as much as he made my life difficult, he will
always be remembered.
From:
Michael Shollenberger - Class of 1986/Rockville <mike@eftech.net>
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from That Crazy Crazy Man Chris Rajotte.
Occupation:
Vacationing at a maximum-security prison. (Actually, started a software
company), Significant Other: Darlene Davis, Children: None Yet... Woo Hoo...
Memorable
Incidents: When they sprayed that stuff or stuck fish in the lockers,
whatever made the halls smell for weeks. This was Peary, crazy and fun. We
did try to carry on the fun at Rockville, but got suspended.
Thanks for dragging me into that one Ted...
Since
High School: Went to UMD, left to pursue the American Dream, started a
software company.
Future
Plans: Travel to distant places, meet interesting people. Have a list of
fun stuff I want to do, have not checked anything off yet, too busy...
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill was the best....I don’t remember too many others...
Only there one year...
From:
Steve Jacobs <sjacobs@ccianet.org>
(1970)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from John Farrell ‘70.
Occupation:
Vice President and Senior Counsel, Spouse: Nicki, Children: Brian - 8,
Drew - 4
Memorable
Incidents: Getting called in Dr. Dunn’s office twice on the same day
when I asked if we could lower our flag to half-staff out of respect for
the people killed at Kent State. SGA meetings, “executive committee”
daily meetings, hanging around school after class, Steve Schulman, April
Freiman, Darryl Smith, John Farrell (the only person I really stay in
touch with) and Ruth Kaneshiro for making me feel welcome in my first week
at the Peary in my Junior year.
Since
High School: Testified for the Montgomery County Sentinel and Bob Woodward
against Dr. Dunn in his libel trial.
Worked on Capitol Hill for several members of Congress, went to the
National Association of Broadcasters and now at the Computer and
Communications Industry Association (CCIA).
Went to law school at night and after 4 years, graduated, passed
the bar and with one exception I have never set foot in a courtroom.
Got married (I guess late in life) to Nicki and we have two boys,
Brian and Drew, doing the soccer, basketball, little league and parents
night thing at school. Would be happy outside of the 9-5 routine and hope
to win Publishers Clearinghouse.
From:
Linda Fishbein Lyons <LJL@CDRH.FDA.GOV>
(1980)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website my Dad.
Occupation:
Secretary, Significant Other: Rick McDermott, Children: Stephanie Nicole
Lyons - Age 6 ˝, Grandchildren: Hopefully not for a long time!
Memorable
Incidents: When Kathy DeVries and I got caught smoking in the girl’s
bathroom. Also when Wheaton
High School spray-painted our school.
Since
High School: I have been working for the Federal Government since
graduation in 1980. Married
and divorced twice.
Future
Plans: To continue raising my beautiful daughter.
And to retire from my government career before I get too old to
enjoy myself.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill because he really cared about his students and the work
they did. Also, my typing
teacher (can’t remember his name) because we had a really cool class.
Also, Donna Dawson for English - it was fun but hard.
My
two brothers graduated from Peary too.
David Fishbein in 1973. He
is a doctor (gastoenterologist) practicing in Baltimore.
My other brother Mitch Fishbein graduated in 1975.
He is a chemical engineer in Baltimore also.
They both have three boys each.
I’m the only one who had a girl.
My parents still live on Arctic Avenue.
From:
Michael J Parlon <Michael_461@yahoo.com>
(1977)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Looked around on the Internet.
Occupation:
Montgomery County Police Officer Spouse: Melissa, Children: Michael Jr.
14, Matthew 5, Mallorie 3.
Memorable
Incidents: The football games and track meets
Since
High School: Went to Univ of Md then into the Air Force then back to
school and then Montgomery Co Police Academy and been a police officer for
almost 17 yrs. Just completed the Washington Aidsride from N.C. to D.C.
Future
Plans: ????????? good question ??????????
From:
Howard Bandler <howard.bandler@usi.net>
(1980)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I’ve
been an MSO voyeur for years... Just decided now to send an update.
Living
with my family in Severna Park after fleeing the stress and congestion of
Montgomery County.
Occupation:
Senior Account Manager, E-Business for USinternetworking, an Internet
company in Annapolis.
Future
Plans: Continue to enjoy my family. Continue to grow in my career. Retire
early and throw my cell phone in the Magothy River.
From:
Brenda Blackwell Mussmann <plibrary@netins.net>
(1980)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Library Director/ Owner-The Tailored Moose (clothing manufacturer),
Spouse: Arnold C. Mussman JR., Children: Miranda-15, Zachary-14
Since
High School: Navy, marriage, move to small town Iowa (www.milesiowa.org),
children, work, started own business, keeping up with 2
teenagers—running around a lot.
Future
Plans: Finish raising teen-agers, get them through college, suffer with
empty nest syndrome. Retire and have some fun.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Black, learned and enjoyed it (also he let me bring a frog to
class once—saved from boys in hallway)
From:
Bruce McCarthy <bamccarthy@earthlink.net>
(1973)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister, Karen (McCarthy) Kemp.
Occupation:
Production Supervisor, Spouse: Terry (Henderson) McCarthy Class of ‘73
Terry’s Occupation: Preschool teacher, Children: Sean - 20, Matthew - 13
Since
High School: Married Terry Henderson (‘73) and raising two great boys.
Retired Flight Commander for Airfield Operations from USAF, 1995.
Now a production supervisor at Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals making
insulin for diabetics. Teach
computers part time at the local community college.
Volunteer at The House of Hope tutoring troubled teens.
Terry
and I are still happily married after all these years!
From:
Carol Erickson <carolmike@olg.com>
(1983)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from classmates.com.
Occupation:
Underwriter for Mortgage Company, Significant Other: Michael McCullough
Memorable
Incidents: Drama Club, Keyettes, All the sporting events... I attended
most
Since
High School: Graduated from MC went on to Towson as a Nursing Student.
Found myself in the medical field via claims Processing....
Hit a dead end job and changed careers altogether.
3 years found myself in the mortgage industry did everything from
administrative; closing, processing, to Originating... today I am an
Underwriter.
Future
Plans: Working hard, making enough money to retire young.
I am planning to be married within the year and hopefully start my
family.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs - He was very tough in English Class; however I found
him great in Drama Club. Mr.
Clark - Who could forget him and his bonus questions.
“who was a hot date?” answer “Joan of Arc.”
Mrs. Rose - taught me a lot in a subject I did not excel in. Ms. Tigani - sorry if I spelled your name wrong.
You helped me advance in my original field of study.
From:
Jeff Ramras <ramrasj@aol.com>
(1972)
Date:
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Vice President-Supply Chain Management, Spouse: Jennifer, Children: Sarah
7, Rachel 5
Since
High School: Lived in California for 18 years. Moved to Hudson, OH
(Cleveland area) 8 years ago. Raising two beautiful girls with my wife.
Working a lot and trying to retire by 55. Playing golf, traveling
and playing with the kids.
Future
Plans: Planning a trip to the DC area in late July to show my girls the
sites and where Dad use to live.
From:
Jeffrey D. Ott <njott@aol.com>
(1977)
Date:
Wed, 28 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my younger brother Chris, who found it
and told me about it.
Occupation:
Sales Representative, Spouse: Nancy Jane, Children: Jennifer Lynn 14,
Candice Marie 12, Dallin James 9
Memorable
Incidents: Coach Brogonia foaming at the mouth during basketball games and
at practice.
Since
High School: Enjoying the mountains of Utah and raising my family.
Future
Plans: Start a small business that will utilize the web as a way to sell
the product. Go on an Alaskan
cruise.
Memorable
Teacher: Coach Brogonia, because of the white foam around is mouth that he
would produce we he was upset.
It
was great to hear that Peary H.S. has this web site.
It will be great to hear from class members that I haven’t seen
or heard from in 23 years.
From:
Denise Davis Trimble <trimble@wnonline.net>
(1977)
Date:
Wed, 28 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Classmates.com.
Occupation:
Paralegal, Spouse: Porter, Children: Michael, Age 16.
Memorable
Incidents: Having to follow behind my brother, John (76), and classmates,
as well as teachers, telling me that they can’t believe I’m John’s
sister. Hanging out with
friends in the bathrooms (hoping not to get caught smoking when we should
have been in class); the jocks always lined up in the hall in front of the
smokers’ court; and partying with friends.
Since
High School: In searching for my niche in life, I’ve attended
fashion-merchandising school, business trade schools and finally found it
in the legal profession when I obtained my paralegal education from the
University of San Diego. I
left Maryland shortly after high school and moved to California, where I
met my sailor husband. We
moved back to the East coast and have since settled in his hometown in the
Bayou land of Central Louisiana.
Other
alums I know about? I’ve
recently (after 23 years) located my long lost high school friend, Karen
Salters, who is in Virginia.
Thanks
for the great job in reuniting Peary alumnis from across the World.
From:
Diana Cash Lennon <diana@vola.com>
(1978)
Date:
Wed, 28 Jun 2000
Subject:
Being virtually published
I am
pleased to announce that I have been chosen to be a regular contributor to
the Inside Acadiana column which appears at http://www.virtualacadiana.com/
(Acadiana is the name of the 8-parish [county] area in which we live.) If
you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see my current article
entitled “Turning 40.” Read and feel free to comment; positive and
negative criticism welcome. And, if you ever need some crawfish or Tony
Chachere’s, I’m your South Louisiana connection :)
From:
Lee Ann Shanholtz Elman <elmansisters@hotmail.com>
(1980)
Date:
Wed, 28 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from another Peary Alum (never did find out
his name) that was at a party at my neighbor’s.
Occupation:
housewife/mom/substitute teacher, Spouse: Greg, Children: Taryn 11, Tori
8, and Kacey 3, Grandchildren: You’re scaring me!
Memorable
Incidents: Late night practices to get ready for cheerleading
competitions, and the satisfaction from placing first at most of them! Football parties, and spring break at Daytona Beach
(something my daughters will only dream about doing)!
Since
High School: Graduated with a BS from Old Dominion University where I met
my husband, Greg. Married for
13 years. Raising three
daughters and volunteering and substituting at their school.
Future
Plans: Getting a vacation home that Greg and I can recuperate at after
raising three teenage daughters!
From:
Brenda Liming Fillman <utflmn4@dellnet.com>
(1978)
Date:
Wed, 28 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? My
younger sister, Cyndi (1982), told me about it when passing on info. re. a
friend. Occupation: Wife
& Mother, Spouse: Rick, Children: Jason - 13, Haley - 6
Memorable
Incidents: Walking down “jock hall”—praying I wouldn’t trip and
fun lunches with a group of senior guys.
Since
High School: Worked as a legal secretary up until my second child, now
I’m having fun with PTA and various church activities.
From:
James M. MacConnell <no e-mail address submitted> (1970)
Date:
Thu, 29 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I was informed by my older sister and former
Peary student - Susan F. MacConnell/Sherman.
Occupation:
Sr. Financial Analyst,
Spouse’: Deborah, Children: Erin Michelle (17), Mindy Danielle (14),
Heather Jeanette (11), Meredith Caitlin (6)
Memorable
Incidents: A Capello Choir experiences, Soccer Team (even though we lost
everything) and the friendships.
Since
High School: Taught Jr. and Sr. High Science and Math for about 8 years in
a Christian school in Virginia, Quality Assurance and Wildlife Biologist
for an environmental consultant for 12 years, and currently Sr. Financial
Analyst.
Future
Plans: Hope to get back into teaching again, it was the most fulfilling
thing I ever did.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hubbard - because of his involvement with us in choir (he
put a song in our lives), Mr. Pine - because of his involvement as Soccer
Team Coach (he wanted us to win so bad, we lost most of the time, but
ultimately... we still won), Miss Hoover - because she was my homeroom
teacher through High School, and she actually taught my father when he was
in school, Dr. Dunn - because I always resented the way the general
student body treated him... with no real cause, even though most of us did
not really know him as well as our teachers... he tried to hold us to task
in an era when we desperately needed it.
From:
Chris von Stein <cvsisinthehouse@yahoo.com>
(1985/Wheaton)
Date:
Thu, 29 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Office Manager, Spouse: Angela (Hall)
Memorable
Incident: The Six Flags trip was kinda fun!
Since
High School: After a few years of Montgomery College, I joined the US Army
and before the end of the year was in Desert Storm. I got out in 1993, did
one more year at MC, then transferred to Catholic University, where I
graduated in 1997 with a Bachelors Degree in teaching. Still trying to
become a business teacher here in Montgomery County. I just got married
for the second time (1990 + 2000) to my loving wife, Angela (Parkland +
Kennedy HS) whom I met at the Country Junction.
Future
Plans: Become a business teacher
I had
fun at the reunion, despite the heat.
Will come next time too.
From:
Jane Lancaster Jones <jjones@groveparkinn.com>
(1973)
Date:
Fri, 30 Jun 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Jean Young-Friend.
Occupation: Risk Manager, Children: Christopher Bradley-21 yrs. and
Stefanie Lynn-18 yrs.
Memorable
Incidents: The walk outs. Driver’s
Ed class the day a student hit the gas and went through the fence. In an effort to keep my friends all other incidents have been
sworn to silence!
Since
High School: Two years after graduation I got married and had two
children, Brad 21 years old who is now in his senior year at the Univ.
of Florida and plans on getting his masters and going onto Law
school to pursue a career as a Sports Agent.
Stefanie has just started her freshmen year at the Univ. of Central
Florida and leans towards Criminal Justice.
I
have lived in Asheville, NC since 1989.
My career started late as I was a stay at home mom until 1989. I have worked in the hotel business for the last 11 years at
the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa where I am the Risk Manager for the
property. I decided to move
to the mountains where the air is cleaner and the weather is perfect.
Future
Plans: Now that both of the kids are off to college it is now my time once
again to spread my wings and explore the unknown!
I plan on a career at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa and hope to
retire in 20 years. Meanwhile
I plan on living life to the fullest each day.
Memorable
Teacher: Of course Mr. Hill. He
was the best ever!!!
From:
leslie sherwood mayors <lelly15634@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Sun, 2 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister susie sherwood fernandez.
Occupation:
dental office manager, Children: anthony douglas mayors age 18, brian
michael mayors age 15
Memorable
Incidents: I did not go to peary but went to parkland and harmony hills,
move to Florida in 1976, but my days at parkland were the best times.
Since
High School: i graduated from Macarthur high in 1980 went to dental asst
school in 1983 worked in the dental field for 10 years then became a
flight att. for 5 years. left flying and went back to the dental field.
was married for 10yrs and now divorced for 10yrs
Future
Plans: after 13 years of dating the same man i am getting married in sept
of 2000looking for cherie groomes and have been for some time hope she
reads this message and will contact me
From:
Lisa Des Roches Coleman <timlisacoleman@juno.com>
(1982)
Date:
Wed, 5 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website while browsing.
Occupation:
Family daycare, Spouse: Tim (1976), Tim’s Occupation: pool construction
management, Children: Jesica 14, Tom 13, Jennifer 8, Jimmy 6
Memorable
Incidents=VW in senior court. Someone
taking a chain saw to the press box.
Being the last of the 18 year olds to be able to buy beer, and
having my slightly younger friends beg me to buy it for them.
Hanging with friends. Wishing
I had a car.
Since
High School: Married to Tim Coleman (‘76 grad) in 1984. He was my
brother Tom’s (‘76 grad) best friend. Now he’s mine. Mom to 4 great
kids. Currently running them all around the state and beyond for softball,
soccer, etc. Became a
Catholic and singing in the church choir. Bought a great house in
Frederick County in ‘86. Love it here, it’s my “forever house.”
Got a great Malamute/wolf mix named Chili Dog.
Very sweet and gentle. You probably think I’m crazy for owning
such a dog, but he’s the biggest sweet-heart and in the 12 years we’ve
had him the worst thing he’s ever done is cried out because one of the
kids stepped on him.
This
all probably sounds pretty boring, but I couldn’t be happier. I bump
into Lots of Peary grads in this part of Southern Fred. Co.
Future
Plans: Raise my kids to be good people, Love my husband forever (that’s
easy) and whatever else the Good Lord has plans for. Yea, I know it is
hokey. Get over it.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clark - A very kind man - Always smiled
Other
alums I know about? Julie Ellen (now Beirow) is in Tuscon, Arizona
From:
Lisa Des Roches Coleman <timlisacoleman@juno.com>
(1982)
Date:
Wed, 5 Jul 2000
Subject:
Coleman update
Well
I’m sitting here with my 14 year old daughter, Jessica, thinking “well
what do I write?” Here I
go:
After
graduating I really didn’t know what to do. My Mom sold the house on
Flint Rock, and we moved into the Bauer Dr. Apts. I married Tim (class of
‘76) in 1984, moved to Jessup, and had my first daughter, Jessica.
Shortly after that we moved to Ijamsville (Fred. Co.) and had our first
son Tommy in 1987 (named after my brother, class of ‘76). I became a
Catholic. (2nd best decision in my life. 1st was
Tim) We had 2 more kids, Jennifer 12-23-91 and Jimmy 2-28-94.
Now it’s 2000. We’ve been married almost 16 years, owned our
house for 13 and are doing our best to raise good kids. I am a family
daycare provider. This lets me be home with my kids. You’d think it
would be an easy job, but I work 55 hours a week. Between my own kids and
the daycare kids, there is a lot of stress. At least I’m here when my
kids come home from school. I
sing in the church choir, teach confirmation class with Tim, and whatever
else the Good Lord feels I have time for.
I see
an awful lot of Peary people living up here. It’s a wonderful place to
raise your kids. It’s also very easy to find a house with a huge yard.
The schools are A-1 but they are getting a little crowded.
Julie
Ellen (Beirow) visited me recently from Arizona. She just had her 4th
child last spring. A little girl named Callie. She has 3 older boys ages
13-6. I’d love to hear
from: Becky Smith & Chris Englebrecht.
Here’s
something funny, Jill Laurienzo (class of 81) and I married brothers. Now
we’re sisters-in-law .
I
can’t say I miss High School. I love the life I have. Anyway I have a
daughter who’s in High School now. I have fun going to her events and
can dream of my teen-age years through her.
From:
Brian Clay Simpson <bsimpson@aflcio.org>
(1979)
Date:
Wed, 5 Jul 2000
Subject:
Udpate
How I
found out about the website? Just browsing the web.
Occupation:
Computer Tech., Spouse: Regina Marie, Children: Danielle Marie age 4,
James Clay age 2
Memorable
Incidents: The night that Peary basketball team beat Blair something like
16 to 14, Graduation, It just goes to show you that even push through
student’s can make a difference.
Since
High School: Been with the AFL-CIO since high school 20 years.
Only ten more to go and retirement. I got married to the most
wonderful lady from Delaware. Had two kids. Was in coma for two weeks,
wheelchair for three months. Back to work in six months. Can’t keep
Peary down.
Future
Plans: Just finish ten more years at AFL then retire and take up a part
time, just for pocket money and watch my kids graduate from high school.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clark playing bagpipe music during tests. And by taking the
yardstick and whacking it between students legs who were dozing off.
One
of the best web pages I have found.
From:
Terie Nielsen Simpson <SimpsonTS@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Wed, 5 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from another Peary grad.
Occupation:
stay at home mom, Spouse: Scott (1981), Scott’s Occupation: Supply Chain
Memorable
Incidents: Hanging out with my girlfriends, meeting and dating my now
husband Scott.
Since
High School: attended Montgomery College, graduated from the University of
Delaware with a B.A. in English and a minor in psychology, got married to
my high school sweetheart, adopted two beautiful children
Future
Plans: Continue to dedicate my life to my family, raising my two sons will
always be my number one priority
From:
Harry “Jim” Gibson, Jr <nighthawks58@hotmail.com>
(1981)
Date:
Thu, 6 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother Pat ( class of 1982 ).
Occupation:
Produce Man at Safeway, Spouse: Elizabeth, Children: Sarah - age 11,
Alison - age 10, Abigail - age 8
Memorable
Incidents: The crush I had on...
The
biggest laugh I ever had in Mrs. Hale’s class, Great times - lots of
laughs.
Since
High School: Working and raising a family - The American Dream.
Future
Plans: It’s too early to tell. For now, I’ll just concentrate on
waking up tomorrow.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Clarke - The only history class I ever looked forward to.
Mrs. Hale - Who ever heard of remedial Shakespeare?
Mr. Gibbs - He warned us that his was the hardest class we would
have at Peary, but we would learn more than in any other.
It was, and I did.
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