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Volume 4, Number 7,
February 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Luanne Murphy Houck <lhouck@sherikon.com>
(1983)
Date:
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website through a web search.
Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: Being part of Peary’s Pom Pon squad will always be what I
remember most about high school. I
loved the performances and competitions. I also have fond memories of the
Senior Trip to Daytona.
Since
High School: I’ve been working full-time at SHERIKON for the last 10
years. It’s a wonderful job with a great company.
Rory and I have been raising two fantastic children and are
expecting our third in April.
Future
Plans: I am working on my MBA and will continue working for SHERIKON.
I also want to become more active at Twin Ridge where our children
go to school and at St. Peter’s in Libertytown where we go to church.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clarke will always be my favorite teacher because he made
learning fun and really cared about us.
From:
Margaret “Peg” Anderson <Crf_andersml@curf.edu>
(to 5/6/00) (1967)
Date:
Tue, 1 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Kathy Anderson Folkes.
Occupation:
Lutheran Teacher/ Deaconess (5/6/00)
Memorable
Incidents: I remember our production of “OF THEE I SING” in 1964 and
all the great times singing with Miss Bauer and Mr. Phillips.
Since
High School: I was a teacher and church musician in Lutheran churches and
schools (NY, IL, MI, OH) for 26 years. I received my M.A.T.
from Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan (1983), and in
addition to classroom work, I produced school musicals, played church
services and large festivals, and did developmental placement testing (Gesell)
for a number of years.
Future
Plans: I am currently enrolled at Concordia University in River Forest,
IL, (my undergrad alma mater) and will graduate as a Lutheran Deaconess
(LC-MS) with a Master of Arts in Religion degree this May.
Next year, I will be a CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) Resident
at a large hospital in Des Moines, IA. When I compete that year and pass
my board exam, I plan to serve the Church as a Lutheran hospital chaplain,
somewhere in the United States.
Memorable
Teachers: I remember, with great respect, Vincent Gibbs, Carol Bauer, and
Larry Phillips.
I
learned everything I know about producing musicals from Mr. Gibbs, and I
owe my life-long conducting career to Mr. Phillips and our now sainted
Carol Bauer. They represented the finest in education. I was proud to be
their student.
From:
Janet Heintzelman Robertson <jmr0611@aol.com>
(1977)
Date:
Tue, 1 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I got
the website information from my brother (Mark Heintzelman, ‘71)
Since
High School: I’ve been working for the Defense Mapping Agency (now
National Imagery & Mapping Agency) in different organizations.
Lived in Germantown, Mt. Airy, and now back in Germantown.
Future
Plans: Planning on moving up to the Boston area this June (2000).
Since
I’m moving up to the Boston area, is there anyone else up there from our
class?
From:
Dr. Patricia Ferguson <PFergu5896@aol.com>
91971)
Date:
Tue, 1 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
Family:
Husband, Ron, systems analyst for Indian Health. My occupation(s): parent,
psychologist, writer, and artist. Children, Nicole, 18 in two weeks,
graduates class of 2000, and Elliot, 11, first year junior high school.
Since
high school: Only attended
Peary freshman year, no one may even remember me.
Graduated from Rockville High. Attended Montgomery College for one
semester, worked at Vitro for short period, various other jobs, then
claims adjuster for State Farm for 2 ½ years. Moved to California, lived
at South Lake Tahoe for 8 years, attending college, skiing,hiking, etc.,
worked as blackjack and roulette dealer.
After first child was born, we moved to San Diego, where I obtained
my Bachelors in Psychology. Then moved to Florida, where I earned my doctorate and had
Elliot via planned homebirth. When
finished with school, moved back to California, and live in semi-rural
foothills 3 hours north of Sacramento.
Plan to retire to San Diego when children graduate high school. I
am currently on disability due to two falls, so I am writing (have a
publication in May in England coming out), and painting (sold three
paintings, and never have taken an art class).
Memorable
incidents: Teacher’s strike, dancing at lunch time, some good times,
some bad times. Same thing at
Rockville High. Went to
reunion and found it hard to think of anything to say to people I hadn’t
seen in 20 or 25 years, many of whom I couldn’t remember.
I do remember at Wood Jr High Debbie Kennedy and I had written
copious notes which our geography teacher hung all around the blackboard.
Very embarrassing.
Other
alums I’d like to know about: Viki
MacDoul (sp?), Cathy Sabin, Debbie Kennedy.
Debbie and I went to each other weddings and haven’t seen each
other since. Saw Mike Hines post—went to Florida with him and large
group after high school, too much drinking! He mentioned Rick Beadel, with
whom I shared an apt with after high school with a weird guy and my
girlfriend. Hope Rick is
doing okay. Things ended on a
weird note, but I hope it was all because we were young.
My life is much improved since those days!
From:
Joe Saltarelli <saltarellijk@c-b.com>
(1971)
Date:
Tue, 1 Feb 2000
Subejct:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Margaret (‘69).
Occupation:
Mechanical engineer, Spouse: Mary (Churchill ‘70)
Memorable
Incidents: Mr. Gibbs’ Drama Club productions, getting in trouble with
the Student Workshop, and quite a few other activities that typing here
would be a waste of time because I seriously doubt that they would be
published.
Since
High School: After graduating from the U. of MD. in 1975, I’ve been in
the engineering and construction business for 25 years.
Future
Plans: Winning the Texas state lottery, retiring, and then learning how to
type so that filling out these things doesn’t take so long.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs, because he absolutely demanded that you did the best
you could. I remember during the productions of JB, Oliver!, Billy Budd,
Man of LaMancha, and Mame a few of us wanted to strangle him, but after it
was all over we were very proud of what we accomplished. Literature and
drama were not my strengths and I learned so much from him. Thank you Mr.
Gibbs. My homeroom teacher during my senior year whose name escapes me
right now, but she was so nice and so damn good looking. My only regret is
that I couldn’t find the courage to ask her to marry me. I’m sure she
would have said yes.
From:
Carla Frazier Maddock <Carlamad@aol.com>
(1986)
Date:
Wed, 2 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
graduated from Seneca Valley H.S. and found out about the website while
looking for an old class mate through the MCPS web site.
Occupation:
Book keeper/Mother of 5, Spouse: Bill, Children: Elizabeth
Memorable
Incidents: PIPE BAND and many Wed. night and Saturday morning practices.
At our annual picnic I received the best t.v. and radio reception award.
I had to ware head gear to practice!
Since
High School: I have moved and been very busy raising my children.
I
have been married for six and half years and am very happy.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clark. He was
always patient.
From:
Richard K. Lewis <richard.lewis@jsc.nasa.gov>
(1963)
Date:
Wed, 2 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
Just
a note to let you know of a new website that describes a museum that my
wife and I started a few years ago. It
just took us a while (like 7 years) to get it on the web.
After all it is an 1898 one-room schoolhouse museum and therefore
not very modern by today’s standards.
Please check it out at the following URL. It has won a state and national award for the program that we
run in it, so we are understandably proud.
We run approx. 7000 children and adults through that one room each
year. They come on field
trips from elementary schools throughout Houston (TX).
We are located in the historic district of a small town midway
between Houston and Galveston.
That
is .ORG, not .COM remember. Thanks....
From:
Randy McClement <mdnative1@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Wed, 2 Feb 2000
Subject:
Sick Classmate
Martha
Houlder Niland (1974) (husband - Gary Niland - 1974) is in the Hospital
and very sick. She caught the
flu which turned into a viral infection, which in turn attacked her heart.
Please
keep her in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Thank
you
From:
Randy McClement <BagelnDeli@aol.com>
(1974)
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Owner - The Market Bagel & Deli, Spouse: Maryjane,
Since
High School: I have worked in a survey company (Westat) - In a
Construction Firm - In the Automobile Business - Computer Operations
Manager - High speed printer sales to the Federal Government - Managed
Homeowners/Community Associations - Now the Owner of a Bagel & Deli
store in Frederick, Maryland - Busy Bee—Huh?
Future
Plans: Keep my store going. Raising
my daughter. Making my wife
happy! Going back to Las Vegas.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clarke - Who Else!
From:
Andrew J. Rigterink <jamarketing@hawaii.rr.com>
(1980)
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
US Navy Diver, Children: Joshua 12, Ian 10, Lora 8, Grandchildren: Not
even!
Memorable
Incidents: Being chased by Police on the roof during the Prom. When Barry Rich broke the cops bubble on his car! (Same night)
Daytona Spring Break! All
those awesome nights hanging out in the back parking lot or the lower
field! Soccer and swimming
with the best in the State! Having
my teachers say “You are nothing like your brother or sister!”
Since
High School: Navy 19 years in the Navy currently living on the North Shore
of Oahu, in Hawaii and loving it! Single
Dad! Traveling the world utilizing the tax payers money to the fullest
extent. Trying to educate the
voting public to the needs of this great nation to be saved from the
current administration! Throw
the bum and the carpet bagger out of town ASAP!
Future
Plans: Retire when the fun runs out and continue having fun in the
Pacific.
Memorable
Teachers: The Brown Brothers and the legacy they have in Rockville.
August
is great!! I can't make it to
the mainland until then and this is my first reunion!!!
Let me know what I may be able to do to help from here!
From:
Scott Giambusso <SGiambusso@aol.com>
(1971)
Date:
Thu, 3 Feb 2000
Subject:
Shameless self promotion
Giambusso’s
Free Limited Offer
Thanks
to Ed Burlas and Dwayne Black, Peary had some fine wrestling teams. There
were great naturals like Mike Forst, Bill Stem and Tom Fitts.
Animals like Steve Werts and Kevin Cannon, and punching bags like
Brian Baker and the Marble Brothers. (Just kidding Jack) But there was one
man, one hamburger stuffin’ Heavyweight, that even the Giant Fat Boys
feared. He was feared by
heavyweight and hot dog alike. The
Mighty Busso helped the ‘71 grapplers win the Dual Meet Title that year.
Although going into the county tournaments as Top Seed, he was
awarded the Golden Fish award for flopping on his back and suffering the
first and only defeat of his career.
Sadly the the Busso wasn’t so mighty anymore.
He retired from the mat. At one point the Busso made a short
comeback in a karate school but unfortunately tore a hamstring and that
was that. After several job
placement tests and years of training on the streets, He has come back to
pin you to the walls, only this time with loud music.
That’s
right folks after almost 30 years the Mighty Busso has risen his ugly
head.
This
time with a new CD of original music, appropriately entitled: The Mighty
Busso Band & Show. You’ll
like it! There’s something
for everyone in a big fat groove. There
are elements of ska, reggae, funk, fusion, bebop, pop and not so smooth
jazz. As a matter of fact the
esteemed saxophonist on the CD called it “Lumpy Jazz”.
There are 10 instrumentals by a smoking 8 piece band mixed with 3
eclectic vocal tunes in the tradition of Frank Zappa.
To
celebrate this debut, I am offering a free copy of MB’s CD for the first
100 E-mails from Peary graduates I receive.
Just send an address and say hi.
Visit
my web page at www.giambusso.com
and you can see the frightening remains of a jock gone bad and other neat
stuff. This is all shameless
self promotion but if I don’t give it away nobody will hear it, and
trust me, this is worth listening to.
Thanks
Scott
Giambusso
sgiambusso.com
wwww.giambusso.com
From:
Marci Vigil Szymanski <tmcmski@mindspring.com>
(1980)
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through a search engine.
Spouse: Tim,
Since
High School: Going to school and staying home with my children. My husband
is in the Navy so we travel a lot. We’ve
been to San Diego, Japan, San Diego, Virginia Beach, Panama, and now DC
(in that order).
Looking
forward to the 20th (yikes!) reunion and getting to see faces I
haven’t seen in a few years. Would
love to see a few faces that haven’t shown up for a reunion in a while. Would also like to help out in any way that I can.
Just call me.
From:
Victoria Oscar <themuttonhead@aol.com>
(1985)
Date:
Thu, 3 Feb 2000
Subject:
Annie Tour
Just
thought I’d let people know where we’re going to be in Feb/March just
in case anyone wanted to see the show, or bring there kids.
Feb
22-27, we’ll be in Nashville at the TPAC.
2/29
Amarillo, TX at the Civic Center Theatre-Amarillo
3/2
El Paso, TX at the Abraham Chavez Theatre
3/3-3/5
Tucson, AZ at the Tucson Convention Center
3/6
Ruidoso, NM at the Spencer Theatre
3/7
Farmington, NM at the Farmington Civic Center
3/9
Pueblo, CO at Memorial Hall
3/10,3/11
Colorado Springs, CO at the Arnold Hall Theatre
3/13
Logan, UT at Capitol Alliance
3/14,3/15
Boise, ID at the Morrison Center at Boise State University
3/16,3/17
Yakima, WA at the Capitol Theatre
3/18,3/19
Eugene, OR at the Hult Center
3/21
Redding, CA at the Convention Center Theatre-Redding
3/22,3/23
Fresno, CA at the Saroyan Theatre
3/24-26
Reno, NV at the Pioneer Ctr. Perf. Arts
3/27
Bakersfield, CA at the Convention “Center Theatre
3/28-4/2
Cerritos, CA at the Cerritos PAC
This
particular leg of the Tour is a lot of one nighter's!! Yuck!
If
your interested in seeing the show, we’re on the road until the end of
June, just e-mail me and ask if we’ve been to your town yet! So far
we’ve been getting excellent reviews, can’t complain about that. If
you do come see the show, please come to the stage door afterwards to say
hello, and if you have kids, I’ll make sure they meet Annie!
Thanks!
From:
Roger Welker <rwwlws@aol.com>
(1967)
Date:
Fri, 4 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
Dear
Fellow Huskies,
Found
out about the web site from my brother, Michael.
Since
graduation: B.S. Chemistry (ACS), U. of Md., College Park. Some graduate
study in chemical engineering and engineering management, but no advanced
degree. Worked at Gillette in Rockville for 7 years. Three years in
Chicago at the IIT Research Institute. 12 Years at IBM, San Jose. Four
more years with other computer companies. On my own for the last 2.5 years
as a consultant. Over 60 publications.
Spouse:
Claudia (B.S. magna cum lauda, U. of Pittsburgh). Children:
Memorable
Incidents: Hanging Dr. Dunn in effigy, painting the courtyard anchor pink,
putting the anchor in the library, etc. (I did too many basically harmless
pranks to list them all here.) Hearing about the assassination of JFK over
the PA system while sitting in Mr. Hurds 9th grade civics
class. Where were you when this happened?
Memorable
Teachers: Where to start, where to end? Mr. McKay, who inspired me to
become a chemist. Dr. Pruett, Vincent Gibbs, Mr. Hill, Mr. Burlas. I wish
I could list them all.
Future
Plans: Finish my book on contamination and electrostatic discharge control
and get it published. Come back East for the first time in years.
(Baltimore, at the end of March for a CleanRooms conference.)
From:
Walter R. Clyne <clyne@home.com>
(1975)
Date:
Thu, 3 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from Tony Maris.
Occupation: self
Memorable
Incidents: There were too many good and bad incidents to try and single
out a few ! But there were more good than bad.
Since
High School: I didn't actually graduate but I have lived in Hawaii for five
years and since 1980 I have lived in southern California.
Future
Plans: try and retire by 45, spend time just enjoying life
Memorable
Teachers: Vice principal Lewis. Because we used to hide from him and Mable
when they walked the halls.
From:
Scott Morris <scott.morris@dfas.mil>
(1975)
Date:
Fri, 4 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
How I found out about the website? Like many of us, my sister Linda (Kelly) Atwell (class ‘64), who still lives in the area sent me an email with the web link.
Occupation:
Telecommunications Specialist for the Department of Defense. I retired
from the Coast Guard in ‘95 as a Chief Telecommunications Specialist.
Significant Other. Children:
I’ve been blessed with three great kids.
Derek is 19, married and in the Navy.
Becky will be 18 on valentines day and will graduate high school
this year here in Ohio. And
Melinda, a sophomore will be 16 in June. Does anyone know where I can get
cheap car insurance?!
Memorable
Incidents: Everyone speaks of Mr. Clark and other popular teachers. I enjoyed Mrs. “John Brown-it!” Luck. She was a sweetheart and really tried to teach me algebra (to
no avail). I also remember
the smell of pot during school, which came from under the school in the
catacombs. I didn’t toke
up, but a few of us did down a few bottles of miniatures in Mr. Benson’s
auto class from time to time.
Since
High School: The summer of ‘75 I entered the Coast Guard.
During the 20 years I was stationed in New Jersey, New York,
Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Tennessee, California; retiring here in Ohio.
After retiring I’ve been a school bus driver, EMS dispatcher and
a patient service technician for a healthcare company.
But more importantly I got married and had three beautiful
children. I am divorced now
and a single dad of two teenage girls..oh boy.
Future
Plans: Raise my girls and stay close to my kids.
I enjoy skydiving and will be getting scuba certified this Spring
(I’d like to do some archeological dives in the Florida Keys, here in
Lake Erie and in the Med) After
the kids are on their own I want to operate a bed and breakfast, maybe in
an old Coast Guard lighthouse along the coast.
Ultimately I’d love to return to Alaska and really live.
There is no more beautiful place that I’ve ever seen than Alaska
- so wild and free.
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs Luck and Mr. Courtney.
Mrs. Luck because she really cared and was so outgoing.
Mr. Courtney put up with so much.
I love electronics and his class was my favorite.
Other
alums I know about: Dan Kelly lives in Valrico, Fl
From:
Ron Footer <footdr@erols.com>
(1966)
Date:
Fri, 4 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from Gale.
Occupation: Podiatrist,
Since
High School: Trying very hard to give my children the same opportunities
that my parents gave to me.
Future
Plans: Eventually learning how to relax without feeling guilty.
Memorable
Teachers: Dr. Dunn, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Pine, Mr. Hill
Could
somebody find Judy Van Gundy?
From:
Joe Piccioni <dinaellen@aol.com>
(1975)
Date:
Sat, 5 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from John Cannon.
Occupation: Restaurant
General
Manager, Spouse: Dina, Children: Joey 9, Dana 6 & Jake 9 months
Memorable
Incident: The Hop
Since
High School: Dedicating myself to my family and my career. I’ve just
recently moved my family to Maryland from Florida.
Future
Plans: Establishing myself and settling my family into the D.C.
area.
Memorable
Teachers: Coach Brace, Coach Black, Coach Williams & Coach Cino They
were most influential in developing my character.
From:
Martin Quill <cmi@mauigateway.com>
(1972)
Date:
Sat, 5 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website through Yahoo.
Occupation: Developer,
Memorable
Incidents: Too long ago to remember
Since
High School: College, marriage, family, career, moved to Maui.
Future
Plans: Getting three children through college, then having great time with
disposable income if any left over.
Memorable
Teachers: Coach Williams because he was a great guy.
Mr. Hill because such a gentlemen.
From:
Bob Lovell <b-lovell@mindspring.com>
(1967)
Date:
Sun, 6 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website on the Classmates.com Message Board.
Occupation:
Communications Engineering, Spouse: Wanda, Children:
Since
High School: US Navy - working for a living - enjoying Alabama-
Future
Plans: To stay young
Other
alums I know about? I saw
Glenn Buttrey at his home in Tempe, Arizona on a tour of the west in 1998.
After
33 years, its nice to finally find a great link to the past!
From:
Debby Carey Brogan <dbrogan@cvn.net>
Date:
Sun, 6 Feb 2000
Subject:
(as-written to Gale Senseman Privette)
I
have been out of touch for the past few months due to my husband’s
illness. Bob passed away on Jan. 27th from complications of
renal failure. We were all by
his side when he joined the Lord and we were glad that he didn’t have to
suffer any longer. We had his
memorial service yesterday and the children and I are trying to keep
things together with our faith in God and love for each other.
Through all of this we have all become much closer.
I want to thank you and all my friends for all the prayers and good
wishes that I received. I want them to know that I am sorry that I didn’t have the
time to answer all my messages, but no one was ever far from my thoughts.
My
brother’s (Alan Carey, 1969) son, Mark, (6 yrs) is doing as well as
expected. He had a bone
marrow transplant on Monday and is so far only showing the predicted side
affects. The doctor’s are
very confident with his progress. His sister, Jessie, was a perfect match. Mark will be in Hershey Hospital for the next 4-6 weeks in
isolation. Please keep him in
your prayers.
You
may place this notice in the newsletter with my thanks for the friendship
and caring that has been shown to me and my children.
Thank you very much and God bless.
Debby
Carey Brogan
From:
Greg Smith <gls1158@aol.com>
(1976)
Date:
Sun, 6 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a message in Clasmates.com.
Occupation:
Regional Manager/Facility Services, Spouse: Anne Marie,
Memorable
Incidents: Glenn Miller Nights, Jazz Ensemble, Beating Wheaton
Since
High School: Staying married for 22 years and focusing on Family and
Career. First daughter was co-valedictorian in H.S. and persues her
Networking Certifications. My youngest has been accepted to Drexel,
Corcoran, Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. The latter being her preferred. They are almost my singular focus.
Future
Plans: Stay healthy and remain a source of confidence and strength for my
wife and children. Targeting early retirement to enjoy traveling and new
home.
Memorable
Teachers: Clyde Hunt. He loved music and clearly understood teenagers. He
spoke straight but never condemned. He always seemed to focus on everyone's
positives.
Ms.
Lynn Dawson. She was a great communicator. She also connected with her
classes. She appreciated our adolescent failings and taught us how to not
take ourselves too seriously.
Other
alums I know about? Steve Babcock, D.C., Co-owner Aapco pest control I
believe. Jeff Smith, Woodsboro, Md.
From:
Ken Perlowski <perlowsk@quixnet.net>
(1966)
Date:
Sun, 6 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website... surfed on in.
Occupation:
Architect, Spouse: Sylvia
Memorable
Incidents: Oedipus Rex in the gym. Mr.
Gibb’s rendition of
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill, because he was a class act from the start. Mr. Gibbs because of his passion. Mr. Burlas because he cared and I thought he was great coach.
Mr. Judd because of his knowledge, humor and laid back manner
allowed him to make what could have been an incredibly dreary history
course into an enjoyable, interesting and memorable class.
Other
alums I know about? Rick
Perlowski & Terry (Hennegan) Perlowski (‘68), Johnstown, PA.
He’s a (get this) judge with Social Security, and Terry teaches
school and is a counselor. Pete
Wood (‘66) - Last I knew he was in Middleburg, MD.
From:
Bernie Slaughter <bslaughter@orm-staffing.com>
(1964)
Date:
Sun, 6 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Candy Beck Burch.
Occupation: President of a temporary labor provider, Spouse:
Nanette, Children: Lyndsey K. 19 years old, Michael A. 15 years old, and
three older children from previous marriage(s)
Since
High School: Actually, I graduated from Wheaton High School in 1964, not
Peary, but do want to go to the reunion.
Graduated from Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee, BBA in
Logistics and Industrial Marketing. U.
S. Marine Corps - Marine Aviation Detachment Memphis, Tennessee for a few
years. Then logistics with
Force Logistics Command in DaNang, Vietnam.
Went into the trucking business, sales and operations with carriers
such as Yellow Freight System and my last transportation job before going
into business for myself, was Regional Vice President with JB Hunt
Transport Lowell, Arkansas. Also
owned a Logistics Company along the way, doing business with Fort Howard
Corporation Green Bay, Wisconsin and Wal-Mart Bentonville, Arkansas.
In trucking, I lived in seven different cities mostly in the
Midwest from Houston, Texas to St. Paul, Minnesota. Moved to Seattle
September, 1992 to retire and goof off, but got into to the temporary
labor with Labor Ready Tacoma, Washington as Director of Sales and
Marketing (Business Development) and again decided to be self employed,
buying into Occupational Resource Management Washington in May of 1997.
Am now looking to grow that company up and down the West Coast.
That’s about it. 35 years go past pretty fast.
Future
Plans: Grow Occupational Resource Management, do an IPO, and again go goof
off, which I do well.
From:
B.J. Blackwell Thomas <bill.bjthomas.anchorage@erols.com>
(1974)
Date:
Mon, 7 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister who is a 1980 Peary HS
Occupation: Pediatric Nurse, Spouse: Bill,
Memorable
Incidents: Homecoming, Intramural Field Hockey
Since
High School: Worked at Johns Hopkins in Pediatric Neurology, worked at
Georgetown University Hospital in the PICU and Pediatric outpatient
departments; transferred to NIH and worked two years in on the Pediatric
Endrocrinology and Genetic Birth Defects unit and then worked 6 years in
the Respiratory Diseases Branch as a nurse specialist overseeing
multi-centered protocols for pediatric vaccine studies.
Future
Plans: Working part-time for a local pediatrician, homeschooling and
homemaker.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Blackson - he had me suspended for a day for wearing my gym
uniform to class.
From:
Betsy Baker Robinson <nursebetsyb@aol.com>
(1979)
Date:
Tue, 8 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from family and other classmates.
Occupation:
Pediatric Registered Nurse, Spouse: Robby,
Memorable
Incidents: Singing, singing, and more singing!
Since
High School: I have been a pediatric registered nurse for fifteen years. I
got married in 1987 to a wonderful man (he’s reading over my shoulder
right now!), who is handsome and charming (he has me in a choke hold), and
is such a generous provider I lack for nothing! (The lights are growing
dimmer!)
Future
Plans: I am singing with a non-profit Christian group called Undivided
(those of you who remember me can stop laughing now.
People CAN change!!), and we sing all around NC at various
churches, fund-raisers, etc. It
is a lot of fun, and as long as I’m singing, I’m happy!
Memorable
Teachers: My most fondly remembered faculty members would be Donna Dawson,
Stan Boteler, and Michael Peerless. The
first two teachers helped me with my love for writing (although I never
got anywhere with it - I have rejection letters to prove it!), and Mr. Peerless inspired me to keep on sang’n!!! (I live in the
south now. It’s part of the
vernacular.) Ron Kail, my
science teacher. He was VERY
influential in teaching me a love and interest for science and that is one
of the reasons I decided to become a nurse!
I
would love to hear from some old friends.
I’m new to this computer stuff, so please write if you can.
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