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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 4
From: Doris Turner Howell howellwddl@erols.com
(1963)
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
My brother Frank Turner told me about the website.
Spouse: William,
Children: Deborah Lynn Pasco - 34, Tina L. Howell - 32,
Lisa R. Lowe -
31, William Scott Howell - 31, John S. Howell - 26,
Grandchildren:
Daniel Pasco - 13, Kevin Pasco - 6, Alyssa Howell - 3,
Kyle Pasco - 2,
Adam Howell - 2, Abagail - 5 months
Memorable Incidents: When the choir sang at the
Maryland State House.
When we got the anchor that is displayed in front of the
school.
Since High School: Had five kids, six grand-kids and
making my husband
happy (also worked alot).
**********
From: Elizabeth Silverman Gahles PG0715@aol.com
(1984)
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Jill Sinkoff.
Occupation: Homemaker,
Spouse: Peter, Children: Cassidy Leigh 2.5, Peter William
1.5
Since High School: Got married, started a family.
getting ready to
complete my degree and start teaching.
Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill, great teacher, lots of
fun in class. Mr.
Travers. Very sweet and understanding. Mr. Mastrianni
(sp) greatest
counsler, very accesable!
**********
From: Ellen Jones Maynard Ellen.Maynard@longandfoster.com
(1969)
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Mary Curran,
classmate.
Occupation: Realtor, Spouse: Rick, Children: Brian age
23, Nicholas
age 19, Christopher age 15
Since High School: Stayed at home and raised my
children, about 9 years
ago I got my Real Estate licence. I work for Long &
Foster, Damascus. I
also sell new homes for a builder in Frederick County.
Memorable Teacher: Colonel Heard. He was a neighbor of
mine. I spent a
lot of time with his daughter. Very nice man.
**********
From: Joanne Pearl Scott Jaclynsmom@netscape.net
(1975)
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Leo McWilliams.
Occupation:
Technical Writer, Spouse: Jim, Children: Jaclyn age 5,
Grandchildren: Ha!
Memorable Incident: Turning Peary High School into the
Board of
Education for crappy bathroom facilities. We left school
everyday,
before you were allowed to, to use the bathroom at my
parents' house.
We got caught and the administration was going to expel
us. I wrote a
letter to the Board of Ed and told them how crappy the
bathrooms were at
the school, no toilet paper, dirty, doors falling off, no
soap, etc.,
and they came out AND GAVE A SURPRIZE INSPECTION! The
administration
was soooooo ticked off! They asked me why I wrote to the
Board instead
of going to them. Anyone want to guess on that one?
Since High School: Working for a software company,
worked for
Montgomery College. Got married, had a child, etc.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill - he was wonderful.
Other alums I know about? Patty Puckett MacConnell in
Ft. Lauderale,
Florida. Patty Wolz Wilson in Damascus, Maryland. Carol
Davis Chandler
in Damascus, Maryland.
**********
From: Susan Loftus Scanlon visitus@marketweb.net.tr(1979)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? My Friends from
High School.
Occupation: Creative Director, Spouse: Thomas
Memorable Incidents: Probably graduation, Spanish
class, good times with
friends.
Since High School: Traveling. Studied overseas in
Florence, traveled to
Venice, Rome, Milan, Capri. Met my Italian Relatives.
Vacations in
Peru, Colombia, Central America, Ireland, London, Paris,
Mexico,
Bermuda, Geneva. Worked for an Interior Designer. Worked
as a graphic
designer, creative director. Appeared in Washingtonian
Mag. for a
restaurant photo shoot. Married. Now living in Turkey,
tutor English,
produce and write for the Ankara Scene newsletter.
Future Plans: Continue living overseas and travel.
Continue freelancing
with graphic design.
Memorable Teacher: Mr. Gibbs, he was an great teacher
and made the
effort to make his classes interesting.
It's nice to see a website for our High School. It has
been an
experience living in Turkey especially with the
earthqauke and how it
has affected many people at the Embassy and those
throughout the
country. The Turks are very grateful for the help the
other countries
have given them.
**********
From: Susan Broberg Naugle Naugsgurl@aol.com
(1981)
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my Daughter Nicole.
Occupation:
Baker/Mixer Uncle Ralphs Cookie Co. Spouse: Dale,
Children: Dedre Renee
14yrs (StepDaugther). Nicole Mae Baker 13yrs. Casey Baker
9yrs. (My
Daugther and Son from First Marriage) and Harley Naugle
our 1yr Jack
Russell.
Memorable Incidents: Parties at the Fitzgeralds House
On Dowlais Drive
and crusin around Aspen Hill Shopping Center
Since High School: Got Married in 1984, Had a daugther
in 1985, a son
in 1989 Divorced in 1995, now married for the second time
in 1999 with
a stepdaugther.
Future Plans: Party till the Huskies come home!!!!!
Memorable Staff: Mr. Lewis - Who always made me go the right way.
I can't believe Peary High School is gone! I miss
everyone! Can't wait
till the next reunion!
**********
From: Dee Pryor Praetorius deeann0952@aol.com
(1970)
Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
Occupation: Executive Assistant, Spouse: Michael, Children: Jason - 23
Since High School: 2 marriages, raising a great son, working
Memorable Teacher: Miss Gunner, 12th grade English,
brought in Hendrix
and Joplin albums and we would talk about the meaning of
the songs.
What a cool teacher. Made class interesting. She also
used to go to
the Naval Academy on weekends and come in on Monday with
hickies on her
neck.
**********
From: Linda Tyson Font lmfont@aol.com
(1968)
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999
Subject: Mr. Gibbs says "Hi!"
Thanks to Mr. Hill and the staff of MSO for making
this communication
tool possible. I really appreciate being able to keep up
with what
Peary grads are doing. We were and are a great bunch. How
about some
more input from the Class of 68!
I'm a Registered Nurse, graduated from Georgetown in
'77. Am finished
with clinical work now and am doing Utilization Review of
auto accident
injury insurance claims. I live in Gaithersburg and I'm
happily married
to St. John's graduate, Rafael Font. Our 17th anniversary
is in
October. No kids, but we enjoy travelling when our work
schedules allow
it. Went on a great cruise to Alaska last year.
Just a note to tell everyone I ran into Mr. Gibbs at
Lakeforest Mall a
few weeks ago and he says he'd like to hear from Peary
Alumni. We had a
nice chat. He's retired now from Wheaton High School. He
doesn't have
e-mail. [ E-mail npizzano@erols.com
if you need to contact Mr. Gibbs]
**********
From: Dave Rush daverush@herald.infi.net
(1971)
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999
Subject: on the move
Attention all cyberpals. Dave Rush is on the move
again. Didn't take
long for the law and the creditors to find me in Naples,
so I've
high-tailed it to the East Coast, where the Fort
Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
has foolishly employed me as city desk/copy desk editor.
So why does my
new e-mail address attach me to our competitor, the evil
Miami Herald?
Well, I wanted to stay with infi.net -- God forbid I
should have to
lower myself to AOL -- and the Herald is the only place I
can get it
locally.
I'm planning to get married on Saturday, Oct. 16, to a
hot young French
babe I met in Naples. If any of you are going to be in
the neighborhood,
let me know and we'll save you a spot on the beach (which
is a
convenient, four-block stroll from El Nuevo Rancho Rush).
-- Dave
**********
From: SANDY TRATTNER KEEFER SANDRAKEEFER@FIRSTUSA.COM
(1975)
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website through BROWSING.
Occupation: MGR.
DISTRIBUTION SVCS-BANK, Spouse: BOB (1972), Bob's
Occupation: SR. FILL
TECHNICIAN
Memorable Incidents: "STREAKING"!, AND
SITTING OUT IN PROTEST OF
VIETNAM WAR
Since High School: MARRIED SINCE 1977, NO KIDS!, DO A
LOT OF U.S. AND
WORLD TRAVEL., GENERALLY JUST LIVING LIFE
Future Plans: RETIRE IN 6 YEARS AND MOVE TO A-FRAME OR
LOG CABINS IN MID
WEST SOMEWHERE WITH HUSBAND
Memorable Teacher: MRS. STEINKRAUS FOR GETTING ME
INTERESTED IN THE
SCIENCE WHICH I STILL PURSUE AS HOBBIES
**********
From: BOB KEEFER c/o Sandy (1972)
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
How I found out about the website? WIFE FOUND ON
BROWSING. Occupation:
SR. FILL TECHNICIAN, Spouse's Name: SANDY KEEFER (1975),
Sandy's
Occupation: MGR. DISTRIBUTION SVC @ BANK
Memorable Incidents: NONE, I WASNT THERE ENOUGH! HA HA
Since High School: WORKING, TRAVELING, HAVING FUN
Future Plans: RETIRE!! PLAN TO RETIRE BEFORE END OF 10
YEARS AND MOVE
TO MID WEST AND BUILD A CABIN OR A-FRAME. HOWEVER, I DONT
LIKE TO PLAN
TOO FAR IN ADVANCE!!!
Memorable Teacher: ELECTRICITY CLASS- CANT REMEMBER
HIS NAME, BUT I NOW
KNOW I AM NOT GOOD WITH THAT TYPE OF THING AFTER TAKING
HIS CLASSES! IT
MAY HAVE BEEN MR. COURTNEY???
**********
From: Susan Newberry slnewberry@aol.com
(1968)
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from my sister.
Occupation: Self-Employed/
Mortgage Servicing AVP, Children: Michelle Jaeger 28,
Christine Jaeger 23
Since High School: I raised two daughters, work full
time for a large
mortgage servicing company as well as own my own company,
Natural
Comfort, Inc. I have done a lot of traveling the last few
years which I
love. My sister, Diane Newberry Pearson and I each won an
all expenses
paid trip to Japan. Let's just say that I am enjoying
this time of my
life.
Future Plans: To build a large organization of people
helping people to
live in harmony and find a balanced lifestyle. To become
financially
free. To have total balance. I want to have joy each and
every day of
my life. To share joy with others.
**********
From: Stewart Gammill Gemguy72@aol.com
(1975)
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999
Subject: Update
I found out about the website from Connie Brown class
of '78.
Occupation: Gemstone Cutter/ Broker, Children: William Arawn Gammill age 16
Since High School: Got degrees in hydrological and
geological
engineering. Started my own gemstone business. Have won a
number of
awards and have cut gemstones for museums araound the
world including
the Smithsonian Institution, British Museum and Hokaido
Museum.
Future Plans: Continue to cut stones and finish
several more major
sculptures