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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 3
From:
Elizabeth Carrick Hubbard <elizabethquilts@aol.com>
(1973)
Date:
Fri, 7 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website by searching the Internet - heard about it
from friends and family.
Occupation:
Legal Administrator, Spouse: Marshall (Greg) Hubbard, Step-Children:
Tiffany 29, Sharon 24, Laura 23, Marshall (Greg) 22
Since
High School: Since graduating I have been working in the legal profession.
In 1989 we moved to Florida and then to Southern California. We
spend much of our time when not working outdoors, on the water.
I have recently turned my passion for sewing and quilting into a
business.
Future
Plans: Retire from the legal profession and relocate to San Diego, CA.
From:
terry reeve ross <no e-mail address submitted> (1966)
Date:
Sat, 8 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother fred. Occupation: material
control supervisor, Spouse: wayne, Children: anita age 32, steve age 31 ,
Grandchildren: adam age 11, aron age 8, monica age 3, ean age 2mos.
Memorable
Incident: debbie burkhead and me not being able to go on the senior trip,
do you all remember us being bad girls? i can’t imagine....
Since
High School: a lot, to many to list
Future
Plans: to win the florida lottery and hit the circuit.
Memorable
Teachers: mr. hill, mr. thomas (print shop) they were exceptional people
From:
Sandy Cope Tourtellotte <cbt123@net1plus.com>
(1976)
Date:
Sat, 8 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my siblings.
Occupation: Pediatric triage Nurse, Spouse: Cleighton, Children:
Jacob 15 ¾ years, Sarah 14 years, Grandchildren: Oh God, Not Yet!
Memorable
Incidents: I remember the streaking incident very well.
I enjoyed going to all of the productions Mr. Gibbs and his group
put on. And I remember
laughing a lot with my friends.
Since
High School: I went to nursing school at suburban hospital. Then worked a
variety of nursing jobs in the Prince Georges area mostly. Then I took an
EMT course for the fun of it and met my husband!
He was a student at U of Maryland at the time.
Shortly after his Graduation, we moved to Mass. (You’ve got to
see the foliage!) We then had
two children fourteen months apart, and watched them grow!
When they are that close together you don’t remember much of the
first two years, but luckily I still love photography and we have lots of
pictures. We live in a small
town, both kids are in school band and march in the Memorial day parade
every year. My husband is
Deputy Chief of the town Fire Department and we still go camping when our
schedules permit. I am
working in a very busy Pediatric office doing Telephone triage.
I like my job but my hobbies are my passion; Gardening, quilting,
stained glass, some photography and reading.
Future
Plans: My husband and I want to travel some. We would like to see both our
children become Happy and productive adults. And I will retire quietly on
a lake locally.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr Clark- Homeroom, Bagpipes, and he was the only one I ever knew
who could donate two pints of blood at a time.
From:
Sarah Dobbs <sdobbs@fnmortgage.com>
(1985/Rockville)
Date:
Sun, 9 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Lucky.
Occupation:
accountant, Significant Other: frankie smith Children: kelsey gwen dobbs
wetherald age 4.5
Memorable
Incidents: deer lure and dead fish in the air conditioner, school walk out
Since
High School: working and raising my daughter, still getting a degree in
child psychology
Future
Plans: get that degree and become an advocate for abused children
Memorable
Teachers: mrs kanter—psychology (wow was she out there), mr clark for
his sense of humor, mrs hale (english) had a bong on her desk with flowers
in it
From:
Delores Finch Lokey <crazymomx5@aol.com>
(1978)
Date:
Sun, 9 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation:
mom, foster care parent & daycare, Spouse: Scott, Children: Adopted
Mandy 18, custody of Allysia 15, Biological children Ryan & Justin 9,
Taylor (girl) 5, and Kyle 3.
Since
High School: working, going to school, taking care of kids and other
peoples kids. Traveling across country in our R.V. Having fun.
Future
Plans: To finish my nursing degree. Keep traveling. Raising healthy &
happy kids.
Other
alums I know about? Patty Moore-Bishop Frederick, MD. Husband Steve.
From:
Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz <NJTerpGirl7@yahoo.com>
(1979)
Date:
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Subject:
Hello & Memories
When
I attended Homecoming 2000, it brought back so many memories. And to top it all off, I had seen Al Comeau (‘78) and his
family at Mamma Lucia’s in Olney. In October 1988, I had given myself a
birthday party while my folks were in Europe and several Husky alums were
present:
Lynne
Keady, Steve Budd, Valerie and Randy Santos.
That evening, it was topped off by playing poker at Al Comeau’s
house & I had never played poker before & won $100!
I was so lucky!! I
have pictures from that evening which I have treasured immensely.
I also found a photo from Gay Laurienzo’s bridal shower in the
summer of 1983, which had a lot of alums.
Gay said that I should have been a private detective since I found
people who were in remote places. This
was before the Internet age. If
anyone has seen Steve Budd, I’d love to hear from him.
What
I also remember...Donnie DelVecchio me on my affection for Barry
Manilow’s music.
I am
celebrating my 20th year as a Federal government employee this
year. My first boss was Steve and Judi Hogan’s mom!!
I have seen Steve and Judi on various occasions throughout the
years.
From:
Elaine Robinson Grauer <grauer@pilot.infi.net>
(1970)
Date:
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my brother, Phil, Class of 1972.
Occupation:
teacher, Spouse: Pete, Children: Joey 13, Robby 10, Danny 8
Memorable
Incidents: football games, driver’s ed, senior year activities
Since
High School=What have I been doing for 30 years?
Whew!!!! BS University
of Maryland (with a detour to MC). MS
Education - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. MY THREE SONS - Sheer Joy- most days! Wonderful husband, Pete- graduate of Kennedy H.S.
Worked in field of recreation for a long time.
Now very bravely teaching middle school and loving it.
Future
Plans: We started our family comparatively late, so I expect to be busy
with my three children for quite a while.
I expect to have children in college when all my peers are
retiring, so I guess I will be teaching for years to come.
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Gayle- My memories are clearest of her classroom and
enthusiasm for literature. She
believed in me. Mr. Clarke-
brave guy took his World History class on a camping trip.
Thank
you for providing this fascinating website. It is so amazing to me that I
went to extraordinary measures to spend as little time at Peary as
possible, yet this website and reading about individuals from Peary is so
compelling. I enjoy knowing that I am a part of Peary High School even
after 30 years.
From:
Neal Pizzano <npizzano@erols.com>
(1976)
Date:
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Subject: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING
A
general assembly meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evening,
October 13, 2000. The purpose
of this meeting will be to elect new officers to the Alumni Association.
All positions are available for any member of the association.
We are looking to hold this meeting in the auditorium of the
school, however, it has not yet been confirmed as of this writing.
Please check back on the MSO and/or the Association web pages for
the latest detail of the meeting. We
will also be discussing future plans of the association.
If you cannot attend, and would like to run for any position,
please notify me at npizzano@erols.com.
Your name will be added to the ballot.
For
those members who wish to vote, but cannot attend, let me know and we will
supply you with an absentee ballot or give you an electronic ballot to
fill out and return.
Let
me just say that the community homecoming was a great success, thanks to
all of you who showed up. Now
we can move forward with new ideas. Were
you in the Drama Club? How
about those of you who played a sport, any sport, boys or girls, doesn’t
matter. Well we have some
things planned for you in the near future.
And we will welcome your suggestions and ideas to.
Nothing is carved in stone. Come
to the meeting to find out more. Everyone,
and I mean EVERYONE, is invited. (Only
members will be allowed to vote. Memberships
will be available at the door.)
Then
join us for a private reception afterwards to meet and mingle.
Remember,
check back often to secure details of the upcoming meeting!
From:
Ann Pfaff Kranz <KranAnn04@aol.com>
(1970)
Date:
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Mom, Spouse: Jeff, Children: Katherine Elizabeth - 20 years old -
attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md, Eileen Marie – 17 years
old - a senior at Blue Valley North High School, Meghan Ann – 15 years
old - a sophmore at Blue Valley North High School, Lisa Michelle - 10
years old - 5th grade at Mission Trail Elementary
Memorable
Incidents: When the Anchor moved into the hall in front of Dr. Dunn’s
office, and being sent home for breaking the dress code.
Since
High School: Making a family, home was where ever the Navy sent us
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Luck - anyone who had her for algebra will understand why.
Gary Myers - because he is now my brother-in-law.
From:
Teresa Clayton Alig <trecake@excite.com>
(1972)
Date:
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a search on Robert E. Peary.
Occupation:
Cake Decorator, Spouse: Jeffery Alig (1972), Children: Jennifer 18yrs, Tim
13yrs.
Memorable
Incidents: The assembly’s
Since
High School: Raising our two children and my hobby turned job doing cake
decorating in bakery. My husband Jeff who graduated from Peary in 1972 we
will have our 20th anniversary this year.
Future
Plans: Staying healthy
Memorable
Teachers: Can’t remember it’s been so long
From:
STEVEN W. LAKE <SNAKEZ28@AOL.COM>
(1979)
Date:
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? JUST BROWSING, GOT LUCKY.
Occupation:
CONTROLLER & P/T MODEL
Memorable
Incidents: BASEBALL
Since
High School: CONTINUED TO PLAY BASEBALL FOR SEVERAL YEARS UNTIL KNEE
SURGERY MADE ME RETIRE; HOME-BASED ACCOUNTING BUSINESS FOR 2 YEARS
IN
WASH, D.C.; RE-LOCATED TO CALIF. IN 1995; HOME-OWNER, CONTROLLER FOR
A
TELECOMM COMPANY, LOVE MY 3 CARS (1) CHEVY CAMARO Z28 (2) PONTIAC
TRANS
AMS; CURRENT INTERESTS INCLUDE: BETTING ON HARNESS RACING, SPORTS,
STOCK
MARKET, WORKING ON MY TAN
Future
Plans: MAKE MORE $$$$$$
From:
pat player holman <thepatbrat@aol.com>
(1964)
Date:
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from carol cotton.
Occupation:
electronic parts distribution sales, Children: james kyle phillips 36,
lorri saintcross-34, wanda stephens-31, Grandchildren: tyler phillips-8,
angle lemke-13, mike saintcross-7, jake saintcross-5
Since
High School: getting married too often!!
Future
Plans: finding another husband!!
Memorable
Teachers: june bladen-cool head and neat person, pearl richardson-dignity
and a wry sense of humor
Other
alums I know about? last i heard susan leslie was teaching athletics
somewhere in Baltimore is everyone ready to party hardy???
From:
Joyce Niepsey-Byrnes <Jbyrnes@covhlth.com>
(1971)
Date:
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Kathleen.
Occupation:
Peter Pan - Never want to grow up, Spouse: To be determined – looking
#3, Children: Shannon 14, Eric 12
Memorable
Incidents: Cafeteria lunch fights
Since
High School: Looking for a new husband
Future
Plans: Continue looking for a new husband
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Glass
Roz
Rubin: contact me for anything and next year’s reunion
From:
Carey White <cwrhonda@home.com>
(1970)
Date:
Sat, 15 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website by surfin the web...just wondered if there was
any high school info on Peary. Occupation:
Crew Chief American Airlines, Spouse: Rhonda, Children: Jennifer 22,
Sharon 17, Grandchildren: Jamison 11mos
Memorable
Incident: Burying the time capsule
Since
High School: USAF for 2years...built cars at GM for 5years...been in the
aviation field for the last 20yrs. Very
interested in spiritual matters. Licensed
and ordained Gospel preacher (Baptist) 1992
Future
Plans: Hope to retire early from American Airlines (today would be nice)
and serve the Lord FULL TIME where the Lord leads.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr Hubbard...I lived in the choir room...and Coach Williams...I
always ran into him at the ball fields in Rockville, as he came to see the
young people play all the time.
Other
alums I know about? Chris
Wilcox was serving in the USAF in Italy in 1982...His brother Ron is an
architect in Columbia.
Terrific
finding the Peary website!!! I
have to make it to one of the reunions, now that I have access to the web
and have established contact. Just
a little info on the White family. Currently
working as a Crew Chief with American Airlines at DFW airport, Dallas,
Texas. Coming up on 20 years
with them. More importantly
I’m a licensed and ordained Gospel preacher (Baptist). I plan on taking
an early retirement from American and follow the Lord’s leading,
possibly pasturing a new church. Found
out about the 2000 reunion for Class of 1970 too late, and won’t be able
to make it, but it’s great having the web info, and I plan on keeping in
touch. Thanks to all who have
orchestrated it up to now. Hope
to get home and see y’all next go around.
From:
Thomas M. Stambaugh <tms@stambaugh-inc.com>
(1970)
Date:
Sun, 16 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through a search engine.
Occupation:
Programmer, Children: Kaitlyn 16, Sarah 14, Samuel 8, Jack 6, Liza 4
Memorable
Incidents: School Strike, May Day
Since
High School: Living—for better or for worse. I went to school in
Pittsburgh, moved to Boston in 1974, and have lived here since then.
I’ve been in computer business my whole career, mostly as a
programmer (since 1980). Two marriages, two divorces, five kids, and lots
of life-experience.
Future
Plans: Still deciding
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill, for challenging me while always supporting me. Mrs.
Goodman, for treating us with love and respect. Mr. Gibbs, for inspiring
me with his passion for literature and his integrity.
From:
John Kelley <Jskcn@aol.com>
(1964)
Date:
Sun, 16 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the August Reunion info.
Occupation:
VP Sales for a Construction Company Spouse:
Susan, Step children: Robert 34, Samantha 30, Birth child: Kathleen 16,
Adopted children: Jennie 24, Chris 14, Katie 6, Grandchildren: Rebecca 10,
Caleb 8, Melanie 5
Since
High School: College, Vietnam, Work & family
Future
Plans: Get Kathleen through college, and then work on retirement
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs Richardson - tough taskmaster, Mr Thomas - Civics
From:
Kevin O’Hara <hawkhill@cstone.net>
(“almost” 1980)
Date:
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website by surfing the net.
Occupation:
Mercedes-Benz Technican, Children: Amber 12, Ryan 10, Shane 8
Memorable
Incident: How hard it was to leave all of friends (some that I had known
since elementary school) behind when I moved to Austria in 1978.
Since
High School: lived in Europe for a couple years. USMC reserves.
Worked on commercial fishing boats in Alaska, moved back to east
coast 1985 started working at German car dealerships... been doing that
since then. Got married, 9 years, divorced, had three kids which all live
with me. Have a farm outside of Charlottesville VA which I have been
raising beef cattle.
Future
Plans: Finish raising my children, stays in good health for my second
life, which I would like to travel a lot, but always, have a place in
Charlottesville.
Other
alums I know about? Andry Nowosiwsky works for EXXON in Billings Montana.
David Gleich is in the Navy Hawaii.
From:
Gale S Privette <gale7@juno.com>
(1966)
Date:
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Subject:
Class of ‘66 35-Year reunion
Hi,
to all you rock and rollers of ‘66,
I
just wanted to give you a heads up on our 35-Year reunion next year.
I’ve
met several times with the people at the Doubletree Hotel in Rockville for
our reunion next year and have several things already planned and in-place
for our big event.
BTW,
I’ve been working on the class of 63, 64, and 65 joint reunions with
several ladies for the past year that is in 3 weeks (Aug. 11th
weekend). It’ll be at the
Marriott in Gaithersburg where our 30th reunion was held.
Plans are going great so it’s inspired me to start working on
ours again. POOR POOR JIM.... He said there is not a room in this house
now that he can go in without PEARY stuff being in it....
LOL.
OUR
35th reunion will be Aug. 17th, 2001 weekend, so
mark your calendars!
OH,
you don’t have a 2001 calendar?---then mark it in December and transfer
it to the new calendar next year....It will be at the Doubletree Hotel on
Rockville Pike—one block south of Congressional Shopping Center.
(Remember that)?
The
metro is right out the back door for those of you flying into Reagan
National Airport you can take the metro to the Hotel door.
Also anyone interested in doing a Washington D.C. tour during the
day on Saturday this will be a very convenient way to travel around the
city on the metro. After MUCH
haggling back and forth I convinced the Hotel to drop their room rates to
us from 79.00 a night to 64.00. I
was very pleased with that to say the least—Hey they should - we’re
spending lots of money there that weekend ... :)
...and the rooms are really lovely for all of you that will be
staying at the hotel or even you local ones that will be staying there
because you don’t want to miss anything.
:)
Brief
overview:
Friday
night will be our warm up cocktail party at the hotel.
Saturday
during the day will be visiting with friends at the hotel or playing in
Washington via Metro or car if you choose.
Saturday
night will be the Reunion dinner/dance.
Sunday
a tour of the school that is now reopened as a Hebrew Academy.
Letters
will be sent out to everyone in late January or Feb. with all the details.
So if you’re planning a vacation, your child’s wedding or some
other event for next summer I wanted you to know the date well in advance
so you’ll have no conflicts and will be able to attend.
We’re
looking forward to seeing all the ones that attended the 50th
Birthday Party for the class of ‘66, or had never been to any of the
reunions before, plus several people that we have just been able to find.
And of course all of you that have never missed any of the reunions.
Side note to R.F.—NO, we still haven’t found Judy Van Gundy
...but we will by this reunion, I promise.... :)
It’s going to be a great weekend that I hope none of you will
miss.
I’m
sure you all know about the Peary MSO page.
If not the web URL is www.pearyhs.org.
The guy from ‘76, Bob Lau started it and maintains it, and has
done a wonderful job of keeping this going and would appreciate any
updated info you care to give about yourself and also any contributions
that you would like to make to help support it. It has loads of information about the school, the alumni
assoc. and your classmates. You
can also find some old friends email addresses there too.
So check it out.
May
you all be well and happy and above all, Blessed.
Looking forward to seeing you all next summer.
Gale
Senseman-Privette Peary
class of ‘66
From:
Karen Weinberger Vilt <fozrulz@cs.com>
(1980)
Date:
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through pure luck.
Occupation:
Attorney, Spouse: Clay, Children: Noelle - age 2, Nicolas - age 4
Since
High School: University of Maryland, South Texas College of Law - now
practicing as a CPA/attorney - have my own CPA practice.
Future
Plans: Starting Internet business for taxes - maybe moving to Florida.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Clark - great history teacher, Miss Dawson - great English
teacher.
From:
Grant Gursky <Gransky@cs.com>
(1970)
Date:
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Subject:
An invitation from the Class of 1970
The
Robert E. Peary Class of 1970 would like to extend an invitation to the
Peary Faculty and Alumni to attend our 30th Reunion activities.
Cocktail
Party - Friday, July 28th, 7- 12
In
the Atrium Bar in the center of the Double Tree, Crown Plaza -
Rockville
Pike, Rockville. No Charge,
casual attire, cash bar
Reunion
Dinner & Dance - Saturday, July 29th, 7:30 - 12:00
Quality
Suites, Research Blvd., Rockville
Business/Dress
Attire, DJ, Cash bar - $75pp at door, $45 after 10:00.
Faculty
- $45pp, no charge after 10:00.
Family
Picnic - Sunday, July 30th, 11:00 - 4:00
Bauer
Drive Recreation Center - Bauer Drive Road, Rockville
(Next
to Wood Middle School) - Bring your own everything
Beer
and Wine is permitted - No Charge
Please
feel free to join us- we would love to see you!
From: Marianne Zell Eiring <mzeiring@hotmail.com>
(1974)
Date:
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from an alumni.
Occupation:
School Health Aide, Spouse: Chuck Step-son: Chris Eiring 32, his wife,
Maria Francese Eiring and their two children: Anna 5 and Alex 2 ½. Our daughter: Jean Marie Eiring Oates 22, and her husband,
Dave Oates 22. Our son: Craig
B. Eiring 19 ½.
Memories:
The day in and day out school spirit.
I have not seen that spirit in any school since.
Since
High School: Unfortunately I did not get to graduate with my class.
I had to move with my sister, Nancy during my junior year to Anne
Arundel County, where we attended Southern High.
But I couldn’t adjust to the move away from my high school
(PEARY) so I graduated that summer from Severna Park High after taking 12th
grade English.
Future
Plans: To attend every reunion picnic.
This year’s I found out about too late.
Please
put me in the 1974 alumni list, even though I didn’t have the
opportunity to graduate with my class.
I am a Husky!
From:
Randy Wilson <deputyrw@naxs.net>
(1980)
Date:
Sat, 22 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Deputy Sheriff, Spouse: Christina, Children: Cheyenne - daughter 5 years
old, Richard - son 3 years old
Memorable
Incident: Putting Volkswagen in courtyard
Since
High School: I have worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Carroll County
Sheriff’s Dept, employed 19 years now.
Future
Plans: Retiring in 6 more years and traveling across country
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