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Volume 4, Number 6,
January 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Kathy Schrider Loveland <abbaskid@pa.net>
(1972)
Date:
Tue, 21 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Secretary, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Spouse:
Memorable
Incidents: Being involved in the productions of Man of La Mancha and Mame.
The hard work and fun that went into putting on those plays.
The way Mr. Gibbs read Of Mice and Men with all the characters
voices---it was memorable. Guys
being allowed to participate in cooking classes when we were
seniors---that was a major change. The
dress code!
Since
High School: Attended Montgomery College for a year and then married to
Steve Brooks (‘71) for 8 years & 2 kids.
Was a single mom for 4 years and married my husband 14 years ago. Lived on a small farm in Emmitsburg, MD for 10 years raising
horses, goats, dogs, cats and rabbits but my husbands health problems
caused us to sell. Have lived
in Waynesboro, PA for 3 years.
Future
Plans: Hope to move back to the Emmitsburg/Thurmont area of Frederick
county next year (would love to have horses again).
Feel God is calling me into some kind of full-time ministry so I am
exploring the possibilities. Spending
time enjoying my family and appreciating life!
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs for his wonderful English and Drama classes---he
helped me appreciate the Arts. Mr.
Clarke—a great history teacher.
From:
Steve Green <steveg@iceweb.net>
(1985)
Date:
Wed, 22 Dec 1999
Subject:
knubby, amy, and ippy
Dear
Friends who I miss,
Does
anyone know anything about Mike W, Ippy, or Amy?
I imagine Mike Wheeler cruising about in a big truck or maybe a big
Cadilac with some cool tunes thumpin’.
Perhaps in Texas.
Steve
Green - 1985
Ps
I assume they repainted the inside of Peary for the new school?
From:
Andrew McIntyre <ULYSSES151@DDAccess.net>
(1980)
Date:
Wed, 22 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website through my brother (“75”).
Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: The last 15 minutes of English class (with Mr.
Boteler) the last day of 12th grade. It was the
determining factor weather or not I would graduate high school.
Since
High School: Stepping lightly country hopping 23 and still
Future
Plans: To go where I have not been before.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clarke... That handlebar mustache, those daily five point
quizes which you couldn’t get the extra credit question wrong and those Clark
bars.
Other
alums I know about? maybe not 1980 alumni but I do have some family
alumni: Cindy (McIntyre) Griffin (72), Jenny (McIntyre) Onofrio (73),
Larry McIntyre (75)
I’ll
be in Pensacola by the time the reunion happens so find me there
From:
Ann Petzold Moses <annmoses@yahoo.com>
(1980)
Date:
Wed, 22 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from my mom.
Occupation: Mechanical
Memorable
Incidents: Talent Shows, Graduation, The anchor getting
Since
High School: I worked at a bearing manufacturing plant in Indiana, moved
back to Maryland and worked at Vitro, for my Dad’s Civil Engineering
Company and at Techmatics. Met my husband, moved to CA, got married and
had 2 kids, one more on the way.
Future
Plans: Considering being a stay at home mom.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill - for making math fun by throwing chalk at a student if
they acted like a smart aleck. Mr. Gibbs - for being so particular. Mr.
Clarke - for asking us if we were in the mood for a bonus question and we
would have to answer loudly “YES SIR!” Mr. Travers - for inviting the
class over to his house. Mr. Steele - for his stories and not getting
upset if we broke a test tube and sang “Shattered.” Mrs.
Rosen - for her stories and drama in English class.
I
know Sally Kadin would love to be invited to the class reunion even though
she didn’t really graduate with us. She got her GED from Peary and would
have been in our class if she would have gone our senior year.
From:
Susan Olmen Stevens <sos1557@aol.com>
(1973)
Date:
Fri, 24 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Heard about it at the last reunion. Occupation: Guidance Counselor, Spouse: John, Children: Tyler
Westan 15, Tanner Michael 13, Tristan Leigh 10, Grandchildren: Yeah
right!!!!
Memorable
Incidents: The walk-out, senior courtyard, football games and basketball
games...
Since
High School: I am a guidance counselor, and an ESE coordinator at a middle
school for the performing arts. It is a really cool school. It is a public
school, but you get in by audition only!
Future
Plans: Retire as soon as I put my kids through college!
Memorable
Teachers: Tris Berry because she was so unusual.
Dee Rosenberg because I was sure that I was going to hate her and
instead she was my favorite, and Barbara Pearlman because she was always
there for me.
Other
alums I know about? I don’t know who’s missing?
I know Rocky Hein lives here in FL and her married name is LaBar.
Lynn Shanholtz is now Lynn Schwartz and she lives outside of Baltimore.
[The
1973 “Missing Persons” list is on the website in the 1973 class
information section]
From:
Margaret “Peggy” Simon Parsons <smarty@ezy.net>
(1967)
Date:
Sat, 25 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from Classmates.com.
Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: The pink anchor, the Volkswagon on top of the
Since
High School: This is my 27th year teaching in Cambridge,
Maryland. I have three
children..two are raised..(maybe) and one is 15.
She still keeps me busy. I am a computer addict..and love every
minute of it. Divorced after
a 26 year marriage...and living a very peaceful life now.
From:
Carol Marcus Asher <casher@excite.com>
(1975)
Date:
Sat, 25 Dec 199
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from my sister.
Occupation: Teacher,
Memorable
Incidents: I most remember the football games and after school activities
that I was involved in. I
enjoyed the Drama productions and of course the infamous Mr. Gibbs!
Since
High School: I’ve been busy with establishing my career in the Education
field. I graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S.
in Special and Elementary Education.
I taught high school Special Education for several years in Howard
County and in Huntsville, Alabama. I
married and had 2 children and became active in community affairs.
Currently, I am completing a Master’s Degree in a Reading
Specialist Program.
Future
Plans: I am also developing a new Dance Curriculum for Special Needs
children in Howard County. This
is slated to begin in late January at an established studio.
Memorable
Teachers: I remember Ms. Vadala and her entertaining English classes.
She inspired my creative writing abilities and made class exciting.
I could never forget the outbursts of Mr. Black regarding Ms.
Berry and her Child Development classes that were held during his
Algebra II classes. Another
memorable teacher was Mr. Gibbs and his fingernail tapping antics during
composition review sessions.
Other
alums I know about? Marlene
Ewing Kambies
From:
Tammy Burnette Poole <Dream07@webtv.net>
(1979)
Date:
Sun, 26 Dec 1999
Subject:
What happened to Karen Coleman?
I
have recently (in the past few months) found out that Karen Coleman (1979)
has passed away. I have been
upset ever since. I had just
located her thanks to the Peary HS web site and had been conversing with
her via e-mail. A few days
later I read in the newsletter that she had passed away.
Does anybody have any information on this?
I really would like to know. Please
e-mail me.
Thanks,
Tammy
Poole (Burnette)
From:
Kathy Asbacher Kvedar <KKvedar@aol.com>
(1975)
Date:
Mon, 27 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website while doing an unrelated search.
Spouse:
John, Children: Erin-17 and Timmy-13
Memorable
Incidents: I remember driving around the school parking lot after a
football game with kids sitting on my hood!!
A parent’s nightmare now that my daughter is driving. I remember
all the fun times I had on the Pom Squad my senior year.
I’ll never forget the great friends I had.
Since
High School: For the past several years, I have been raising my kids. So far, so good.
Memorable
Teacher: I remember Miss Sheehy the best because she seemed to have a lot
more confidence in me than I did. I
see her periodically because she lives in Columbia and she still looks
great.
From:
Cedric A. Williams <cedric.a.williams@bellatlantic.com>
(1977)
Date:
Mon, 27 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I
have known about it for years,
Occupation: Systems Engineer, Spouse:
Ulyssia,
Memorable
Incidents: Dressing up as cheerleaders for the variety show. Crushing people in football and wrestling. Cruising the halls
of Peary as a big bad Senior! Unauthorized parties on the lower field.
Since
High School: Graduated with a B.S. from the University of Maryland in
College Park. Then received a
computer programming certificate from the Computer Learning Center.
Started working a Bell Atlantic in 1984 and still employed there as
a Systems Engineer. Got
married in 1990 to Ulyssia (from Boston).
Became a born again Christian.
Had a couple of lovely children.
Went back to school and received a Master’s degree in
Telecommunications from Johns Hopkins University in 1999.
Enjoy going to sporting events and own season tickets to the
Redskins and Ravens.
Future
Plans: Buy a big house, find an ever better job, buy a Harley Davidson and
teach some technical courses at the collegiate level.
From:
Bill Bedenbaugh <bill.bedenbaugh@oscsystems.com>
(1970)
Date:
Tue, 28 Dec 1999
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Mechanical Designer, Spouse: Maria Nicholson Bedenbaugh
Memorable
Incidents: At wrestling practice (when I was in 10th grade) I
got tied up in a double jock-lock by the upper classmen. I was then
dragged out of the wrestling room into the gym where the cheerleaders were
practicing. I was able to get myself out of that bind and used the
experience in getting out of tight situations since then. Note: A double
jock-lock is having your feet pulled behind you, wrapping the waistband
over them, and having your shoe laces knotted together.
Since
High School: Two years at Montgomery College.
Transferred and graduated from Frostburg State College.
Played soccer all four years of college and continued with amateur
and semi-pro teams in Washington. Was
drafted by the Wahsington Diplomats in 1974.
I wasn’t signed but trained with them for about a 1 ½ yrs.
Travelled to England, Germany, and Jamaica with my club team. Great sporting and cultural experiences.
In 1987, I participated in an Earthwatch expedition for glacier
study in Norway. Two weeks of
camping below the glaciers and aiding in the collection of data for
studying the climate and its impact on the cycle of glacier development.
In January 1988, I married Maria Nicholson(71) and got a wonderful
step-son (Marcus). In
December of that year, Lauren was born.
I am very happy and proud of my family. In 1994, it was discovered
that I had a brain tumor. It
was a benign meningeoma. It was located behind my left eye, and wrapped
around the nerves controlling the movement of the eye and wrapped around
the internal carotid artery. It
took three surgeries to remove the tumor and do a bypass on the artery.
My wife Maria was a true love in helping me get through all of
that. She was the key figure, but was not alone with the loving thoughts
of my family and friends. This
really places the double jock-lock in its proper perspective.
Future
Plans: Live with my family.
Memorable
Teachers: Bob Pine and Ed Burlas. My
coaches for soccer and wrestling, who maintained the ethics of honesty,
hard work, and team effort that I was taught by my parents.
From:
JEFF HARRIS <jeffh07064@aol.com>
(1966)
Date:
Sat, 1 Jan 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from another Peary alumni.
Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: I prefer to continue to protect the guilty and the innocent and
keep the incidents to myself. I
do have many good memories of the high school years.
Since
High School: Working my butt off to put two kids through college with a
third on the way and trying to accumulate enough to retire before I am 85
years old.
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Luck (my home room teacher) I saw her every day for four
years while in school. I
remember my senior year and her asking me for a note from my parents to
excuse the 20 some days I had actually skipped during my final year in
high school. I got one note for all the days and she accepted it and did
not stand on my way for graduation. I
really thought a lot of her.
From:
Robin L. Rosenberg Aiscowitz <NJTerpGirl7@yahoo.com>
(1979)
Subject: Information
Hi
alums & Happy New Year. I
wanted to let you know that if you were not aware, the Sharron Lee
Laurienzo Memorial Fund was created to honor Sharron Laurienzo, mother of
several Peary alums (Joy -77, Gay - 79, Jay -80, Jill, -81, Bruce -82 and
Brad -84, as well as Dawn and Claire).
If
any of you knew Mrs. Laurienzo and would like to honor her memory, you can
make a donation to Angels West-Norris Cancer Center and send the donation
to:
Angels
West-Norris Cancer Center
c/o
Linda Rosenberg, Maryland Chapter President
4803
Levada Terrace
Rockville,
MD 20853
All
donations are tax deductible and monies go strictly for patient care and
research.
From:
Jean Scalzi Taney <no e-mail address submitted> (1980)
Date:
Mon, 3 Jan 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from a classmate.
Occupation: Math
Since
High School: I am currently working for MCPS and in my spare time I write
middle grade fiction and free verse poetry.
Future
Plans: My future plans consist of going back to U of M and finishing my
English degree. I only have
one year left. Marriage and
children tend to take priority over college.
From: Jacqueline Hewitt Stock <jacqueline.stock@jhuapl.edu>
(1980)
Date:
Mon, 3 Jan 2000
Subject:
Birth Announcement
Jackie
(1980) and Jim Stock had a daughter, Nicole Elizabeth on August 8th,
1999. Nicole joins big
sister, Kelly Anne who turned 4 years old in December, 1999.