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Volume 4, Number 2,
September 1999
MIDNIGHT
SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter for
Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org
Page 3
From: LISA BEEBE STRAHLEY STRAHLEY@EROLS.COM
(1976)
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? HAVE BEEN UP ON THE
SITE FOR YEARS.
Occupation: CUSTOMER SERVICE-PRINTING, Spouse: FRED,
Children: RICHARD
STRAHLEY (STEPSON) 24, PATRICK MICHAEL 15, Grandchildren:
NONE YET
Memorable Incidents: PEP RALLIES ON THE BLEACHERS OF
THE FOOTBALL
STADIUM. VIDEO TAPING THE VARIETY SHOWS
Since High School: GOT MARRIED,MOVED TO THE COUNTY ON
25 ACRES,RAISING
2 CHILDREN 1 NATURAL,1 STEP. SENDING A KID THROUGH WAS A
REAL CHALLENGE,
MONEY AND PATIENTS
Future Plans: TO RETIRE BEFORE AGE 45
**********
From: Marlene Slagle Marconi jtmmam@erols.com
(1963)
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website through a personal
interest/search engine.
Occupation: Family Childcare Provider, Spouse: John,
Children: Kristine
34 yrs-Thomas 29 yrs-Scott 26 yrs, Grandchildren: John 15
yrs-Katrina
13 yrs-Sara 9 yrs-Brianne 5 yrs- Alexis 3 yrs
Memorable Incidents: Watching the bagpipe band.
Since High School: Boating,motorcycle riding with
spouse,camping,
running my own business. Raising my children,and enjoying
life!
Future Plans: RETIREMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Memorable Teachers: ALL
**********
From: Steven W. Sweeney swsweeney@aol.com
(1977)
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from a work associate
that graduated from
Peary. Occupation: International Business Development,
Spouse: Elizabeth (Liz), Children: Megan 1, Ryan 10, Erin
8
Since High School: College, University of MD - BSEE,
Graduate School,
American University - MBA. Working in
Telecommunications...the last two
companies have been start ups... traveled around the
world more times
than I can count. Too much traveling but the frequent
Flier miles are
good (so my wife and kids tell me...the last thing I want
to do is get
on a plane)
Future Plans: Move present company forward to IPO in
June...my fingers
are crossed...I have three kids colleges to pay for :)
Other alums I know about? Joe Holland lives in Rockville
Joanna, Ernie and Paul...thank you for taking on this
chore...If there
is anything I can do to help, please let me know
**********
From: Ken Ellis fishing@alaska.net
(1970)
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? I live in Alaska.
Occupation: Pilot
Boat Captain, Spouse: Single..that's significant!!!
Spouse's Occupation:
She's looking for me and we haven't met yet, Children:
One wonderful
daughter who I am way to protective of to give out her
personal info...
Memorable Incidents: Sunburn Surfboards and
Lightshows...
Since High School: Trying to recover...
Future Plans: Move back to Hawaii...
Memorable Teacher: Mr. King ... he put up with me
**********
From: Cynthia Cortez Kamishlian kamish@mediaone.net
(1981)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? Stuart Goldman
('81) told me about
it. Occupation: Information Technology Consultant,
Spouse: David,
Children: Emilio Cortez Kamishlian, born March 18, 1998
(currently 17
mos old).
Memorable Incidents: I remember waiting overnight in
line for Bruce
Springsteen tickets with Mike Hepburn and Sara Showard. I
also remember
getting in big trouble the next day, when my dad found
out.
Since graduating, I've received a B.S. in Computer
Science, worked in
many areas of high-tech for 12+ years, got married in
'91, traveled in
W.Europe, am an M.B.A. candidate, and have one toddler
son.
My future plans? Let me know if you find 'em. I guess
I should at least
do something practical to prepare-- like stock up on
canned goods and
get a pedicure.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill-- he believed in all of
us and expected us
to Go Beyond. Ms. Glass-- she tolerated us while
encouraging us to
"express ourselves" through art. My Physics
teacher-- He was one scary
dude.
Other alums I know about? I think Sara Showard lives
somewhere in
Arizona--Phoenix? Stuart Goldman lives in MA.
**********
From: BARBARA HICKMAN RUSSELL SELLNLISTS@AOL.COM
(1973)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website through SURFING.
Occupation: ACCOUNT
EXECUTIVE, Spouse: STEVEN, Children: ALISA (9) and
CHRISTINA (7)
Since High School: PURCHASED A FARM IN 1990 IN
FREDERICK COUNTY. I
RAISE DAIRY GOATS AND BLACK ANGUS. I ADOPTED TWO
DAUGHTERS FROM RUSSIA.
JUST LIVING THE GOOD LIFE!!!
**********
From: Clark Wagner cwagner@ci.gaithersburg.md.us
(1979)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
Occupation: Planning Director, Children: Shannon - 6, Matthew - 4
Memorable Incident: When Jim Koontz said he poked
holes in Mark
Heckhaus' rubbers, but really didn't.
Since High School: BS - Towson State Univ., MS - UVA,
Rugby - Washington
Rugby Club 84-94, 2 kids, City of Gaithersburg Urban
Planning
Memorable Teacher: Coach Williams - Great Coach and a good guy!
**********
From: Dan Eckstein deckstein@novaresearch.com
(1979)
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my older brother
(Dave). Occupation:
V.P. Health Communications, Spouse: Suzy, Children:
Zachary Aaron 9 and
Tyler Samual 6
Memorable Incidents: Mr. Clark messing with everyone's
mind (and the
cheerleader's skirts). Mr. Boyd's lectures, cat disection
in Ms.
Tigani's class, parties, and the Senior dinner at Indian
Springs CC.
Summer's in Ocean City with my classmates (especially Dee
Dee Adams).
Since High School: I attended U of Md and graduated
with a degree in
Journalism with a minor zoology. I began working as a
science writer
for a government contractor and have been in that
business for the past
15 years. In 1986 I got married to Suzy Jacobs (Whitman
'79). Suzy was
in law school when we married and she was admitted to the
bar in 1987.
Later in 1987 I joined NOVA Research Company as a science
writer and
have been with NOVA since then. NOVA specializes in
providing a range
of services (science writing, meeting planning, graphic
arts, computer
programming) for the National Institutes of Health. We
also do research
in health communication and substance abuse. In 1990 Suzy
and I had our
first child and our second in 1993. In 1993 I also
returned to school
to get my Master's in Public Communication. I graduated
from AU with my
Masters in 1995 and we moved to North Potomac that year.
In 1998 Suzy
started her own law practice with a law school friend of
hers in
Rockville near the courthouse (Oakley and Eckstein). In
1999 I was
named NOVA's (www.novaresearch.com) Vice President for
Health
Communications, which is my current position. Since high
school I have
taken up 2 new sports--golf and running--and most of my
leisure time
(when I am not playing with my kids) is spent running or
playing golf.
I saw a lot of my old friends and acquaintances at the
20th reunion and
it was great getting caught up with what everyone is
doing. From the
looks of it, our class turned out okay.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clark (see above). Mr. Boyd
(He made learning
enjoyable). Ms. Tigani (AP Bio)-Classes were always
interesting. Mr. ?
(The Chemistry teacher)--Listening to his stories about
his kid's
football/basketball games and getting extra points for
guessing how
many points their teams scored.
**********
From: Leo M. McWilliams lmcwilliams@fast.net
(1972)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website through an e-mail from
my sister, class of
'69. Occupation: VP Sales & Marketing, Spouse: Tobey,
Children: Meghan
Age 17, Ian Age 14, Jacqui Age 11
Since High School: College in Connecticut, BA Biochem,
working in
process equipment sales, building horse business at home.
Future Plans: Shedding debt from horse business,
hopefully spending more
time w/golf & fishing and my children.
Memorable Staff: Mr. Lewis, Vice principle... was on a
first name basis
with my mother.
Thank you... been out of touch due to moving several
times. Missed both
20th and 25th reunions. Nice to be back.