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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 3
From:
Faith Katz Fischel <Katfisch@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Tue, 8 Feb 2000
Subject:
Bruce Prothero
I am
not sure how many of us “Peary” people are working in the system (MCPS)...
or how many people knew Bruce, but I thought you all should know (and
please pass the information on to whomever may have known Bruce) that he
was killed in the line of duty on Monday, Feb. 7.
He was a Baltimore County Policeman for the past 12 years.
He is survived by his wife and 5 children between the ages of 2 and
6 (he had triplets).
You
may have known this information, but I thought you would want the donation
information. Bruce was a 1982
graduate of Peary.
I
called today and donations/cards, etc. can be mailed to:
Fraternal
Order of Police
Lodge
#4
9304
Harford Road
Baltimore,
Maryland 21234
Attn:
Prothero Family Fund
Thanks
for passing this along.
Faith
(Katz) Fischel
Class
of ‘83
From:
Faith Katz Fischel <Katfisch@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Tue, 8 Feb 2000
Subject:
Birth announcement/update
Faith
(Katz) and Dave Fischel announce the arrival (better late than never!) of
Ari Ryan Fischel on November 24, 1998.
He is named for his paternal grandfather and his maternal
grandfather. The family resides in Olney, Maryland.
Faith continues to work for the Department of Special Education in
Montgomery County Public Schools and her husband, Dave, is the studio
manager at Fine Art Photography, in Silver Spring, Maryland.
(Ofischel Video is still in business near Montgomery Mall)
From:
Judy Miller Ridgway <jamjar1@juno.com>
(1968)
Date:
Tue, 8 Feb 2000
Subject:
Anne Evans
After
all these years, so many from my class (1968) as well as other classes,
have wondered what ever happened to Anne C. Evans (class of 1968).
If anyone knows her whereabouts, please contact Judy Miller Ridgway
at jamjar1@juno.com or Missie
Ridgway Rubin at larmis@worldnet.att.net.
Thanks.
From:
Michael N. Auger <cari.auger@mciworld.com>
(1975)
Date:
Tue, 8 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister denise (class of ‘68).
Occupation:
project manager/senior estimator, Spouse: cari, Children:
Memorable
Incidents: being involved in sports any way i could, making new friends,
and especially our prom, convocation, graduation, but definitely being able
to attend a school with great tradition.
Since
High School: attended u of md. and have worked in the mechanical
contracting business for over 20 years. i enjoy playing ice hockey
(goalie) and am also an active level 3 hockey referee with usa hockey.
glad
i found out about the web site and look forward to our 25th
reunion.
From:
Kathleen Lynch Machovec <WildwindBelgians@worldnet.att.net>
(1969)
Date:
Tue, 8 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through the classmate site.
Occupation:
Registered Nurse (Retired), Spouse: Larry, Children: Domenic
Since
High School: Lived in Illinois for 10 ½ years. Returned to Md.
in 1983. Received nursing degree while living in Illinois. At
present, enjoying just being a housewife. We also show and breed Belgian
Sheepdogs. Our tope champion male, Ch. Wildwind’s Wind Dancer, finished
12th in the ratings for 1999. Next year he will be shown at the
Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden.
Other
alums I know about? My brother, Richard J. Lynch, Jr. lives in
From:
Cindy Bonner Alderton <ChyBob@aol.com>
(1982)
Date:
Wed, 9 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
have known about the website for a while, but got lost for a little
Occupation:
Stay at Home Mom, Spouse: Steve,
Memorable
Incidents: sledding on the hill behind Peary, sneaking out of
Since
High School: I was in law enforcement for ten years, but due to an auto
accident, was unable to continue in that line. Have been home supporting
my kids and husband in his side-line job of home improvement and we
recently purchased a new home in Frederick County!
Future
Plans: I am currently licensing for daycare (am I crazy?!) and hoping to
go back to college soon.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Clarke (doesn’t everyone?), Mr. Hill for his wisdom and
little did we know how true those sayings were-we couldn’t until we got
older, and Mrs. Hale for her time spent with those of us who loved working
on the school paper.
Other
alums I know about? Whitney Hall Jaffe - last known to have moved to CA
with her husband who was in the service, maybe Air Force, and her
daughter, Hannah.
Boy,
do I miss high school and I can’t get my daughter to believe right now
it’s the best time of her life!!
From:
Ann Young <buttrfly@penn.com>
(1982)
Date:
Wed, 9 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
special education teacher,
Memorable
Incident: Wrapping Jan Liski’s House!! But WE didn’t DO IT!
Since
High School: Currently I am teaching in a verrrry small town in
northwestern PA. I will
finsih my Master’s degree in May...hard to believe!
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Rosen...she always “turned on that little light
From:
Chip Routt <Croutt@aol.com>
(1984)
Date:
Thu, 10 Feb 2000
Subject:
Udpate
I found out about the website from Steve Green (1985).
Occupation: Stay at home dad and student, Spouse: Alison, Children:
Thomas Henry born July 4, 1992. Samuel James born June 8, 1997.
Memorable
Incidents: Last days of 1984.
Since
High School: I have been married to a wonderful woman, Alison, since March
18, 1989. We have two great
boys, Thomas (7) and Sammy (2). I
went to UM after Peary and dropped out with 104 credits (big mistake).
I married Alison in 1989 (smartest thing I ever did). I have two great kids. I
worked in a professional photo store for most of the years after leaving
college, and I do wedding photography.
For the last two years I have been very lucky to be a stay at home
dad. I would recommend this to any parent.
It is amazing to watch your babies grow into little people.
I have a private pilot’s license and plan on graduating with a
bachelors degree in aviation this december.
My goal is to be an airline pilot or just have somebody pay me to
fly airplanes. My wife and I just bought a house in Ellicott City, MD and
we don’t plan on ever moving again.
Future
Plans: Be a good husband and father and hopefully get paid to fly
airplanes.
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Ancell - photography class.
More fun than should be allowed in public schools.
Mr. DeCamp - learned alot about things in his classes.
Mr. Clarke, Mr. Hill, and Ms. Tigani - all great teachers.
From:
Buddy Earp <pmearp@mindsring.com>
(1973)
Date:
Thu, 10 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my old friend P.J.
Occupation:
Driver, Spouse: Paulette
Memorable
Incidents: The time the whole student body marched out of school for some
strike or something and Susan Benoit was picked up by a motorcycle cop for
streaking. Did this really happen? My memory is so destroyed. My doctor
says I have “class of 73 syndrome.” Am I the only one? Let’s get a
class action suit goin’.
Since
High School: Workin’ and enjoying my spare time.
Future
Plans=Travel
Memorable
Teacher: Ms. Brewer. She was too cool for school! Art was the
From:
Michelle Gold Smith <msmith@srgpe.com>
(1974)
Date:
Thu, 10 Feb 2000
Subject:
Bruce Prothero
I
would like to send my prayers and thoughts to his family.
I can’t even imagine having to cope with a tragedy like that.
I can’t stop thinking about his wife and children.
From:
Mark Sites <sites.mark@imvi.bls.com>
(1984)
Date:
Thu, 10 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my family.
Occupation:
Facilities Director/BellSouth IntelliVentures
Memorable
Incidents: Cars burning in the student parking lot, the general insanity
in the smoking courts, endless late-night hours with the yearbook staff,
and consultant getting caught for going to McDonald’s during 2nd
period.
Since
High School: I spent years traveling around Florida as a rehab specialist
in residential property management. Moved
to Atlanta in 1996 where I remain and work for BellSouth IntelliVentures
managing and designing commercial facilities.
Future
Plans: Degree in Architectural Design
Memorable
Teachers: Shirley Ancell, for making learning feel like a vacation and for
unleashing my hidden creativity. Evan
Farkas for providing some of the most unconventional classroom experiences
I’ve ever known and for allowing hoards of kids to invade her home
during yearbook deadlines. And
Whatzername, the Horticulture teacher who I could never make understand
that refueling at McD’s was a perfectly acceptable reason for missing
class. What was her name?? That’ll
drive me crazy all day...
Other
alums I know about? Last I heard (about 2 years ago) was that Lisa
Williamson was an award-winning florist in San Antonio.
Crystal Ginn was last known to be living incognito.
Don’t ask. But I’d
love to read the book she REALLY needs to write someday.
From:
Mary Beth Wheeler <beth.wheeler@co.mo.md.us>
(1974)
Date:
Thu, 10 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website thru my brother Ed’s classmates (class of
Memorable
Incidents: Being allowed to use my mom’s station wagon to drive
teammates to field hockey and softball games.
Since
High School: Worked for M-NCPPC Dept. of Parks and now with the Community
Use of Schools Office scheduling ball fields. Still playing softball in a
Mont. Co. co-rec league and the women’s 40 and over league. Spoiling my
two nephews Trei (Ed’s son-class of 1976) and Patrick (Mike’s
son-class of 1979).
Future
Plans: Hopefully to play softball as long as the knees and ankle hold up.
Memorable
Teachers: MR. HILL—how can anyone forget the quote of the day. Also to my 6th period teachers who would let me
out early to get ready for field hockey and softball games.
From:
David Baker <dbaker2986@aol.com>
(1973)
Date:
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Alumni.
Occupation: Program Manager County Police/Realtor, Spouse: Sharon,
Children: Liegh, Grandchildren:
Since
High School: Work in County government and sell real estate with
Future
Plans: To many interests and not enough time.
From:
Lisa Lewis Caudle <SCLCfive@aol.com>
(1982)
Date:
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Subject:
It’s Twins!!!!!!!
I
just wanted everyone to know that my best bud Alyson Berman Holzinger
class of 1982 and her husband Andy gave birth to TWINS! Yes I said
Twins!!! Maxwell weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces and Sabrina weighing 5 pounds
on August 20, 1999. I have not seen them yet but Auntie Lisa can’t wait
to hold them! Let me tell you something, they are VERY CUTE!!! She has
sent me alot of pictures Max is all boy and Sabrina looks so petite and
beautiful just like her mommy. Max is very cute and handsome also. It’s
hard to believe but in 2 years my kids can baby-sit Alyson’s! Well, I
just wanted to let you know about this exciting news I would have sent
this sooner but alyson said she would get to it. I guess she’s been a
little busy lately and I’m not going to use the expression “she’s
got her hands full” because I hated when people said that expression to
me. Congrats Alyson and Andy!!
From:
Martha Eacho Bergman <bergman@utinet.net>
(1978)
Date:
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Community College Administrator, Spouse: Tom,
Children:
Gregory Thomas age 7 and Eric Robert Bergman age 4
Memorable
Incidents: Working on the newspaper junior year with a great staff.
Great times in Ms. Fitzpatrick’s Spanish classes.
Ms. Rosen’s English classes which turned me on to poetry.
Since
High School: Moved to North Carolina.
Currently live in Southern Pines working for Sandhills Community
College (We pick up trash for the US Open).
Married for 8 years to a great guy-Tom.
Mother of the two most handsome boys in the world- Gregory 7, Eric
4. Life here in the Carolinas
is much slower and much more peaceful than in Maryland.
Memorable
Teachers: Ms. Fitzpatrick-Great Spanish teacher-we had lots of fun. Ms.
Rosen-Great English teacher.
From:
Mary Sugg Chahalis <mechaha@erols.com>
(1980)
Date:
Sat, 12 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Jeff Torri.
Originally, from my
Occupation: computer
sales, Children: Christian - 10
Memorable
Incidents: Acapella, Gymnastics
Since
High School: Lots of things - most significant is raising my son
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill - inspiration to become a teacher.
Mr. Peerless -
inspiration to keep music a key part of my life.
Mr. Gibbs - inspiration to try things I never thought I could do.
From:
Bill Mattingly <buga@starpower.net>
(1981)
Date:
Sat, 12 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website through some friends.
Occupation: Bakery
Since
High School: Graduated in 1986 from the University of Maryland at College
Park. Started working for Giant Food in 1989, and have been there ever
since. Got married in 1992, to a beautiful woman and now have two
wonderful boys.
Future
Plans: Raise my boys to be outstanding young men, buy a motor home and
travel the Nascar Racing Circuit with my wife.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill- he always made me strive to be the best that I could
be. Mr. Pine- was
appreciative of all the help he gave me.
From:
Paul Orlando <paul.orlando@noaa.gov>
(1979)
Date:
Sun, 13 Feb 2000
Subject:
A Baby Boy!
It is
with great joy that I announce the birth of our family’s newest
addition, Wilson Andrew Orlando. Wil
was born on October 14, 1999 in Columbia, MD.
He joins his sister Christine (10) and brother Sammy (8).
From:
Harold Muth <hdmuth21@compaq.net>
Date:
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Subject:
Trying to Locate....
...
an Alumnus of Peary H/S that served in the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska, and
whom may have graduated from Peary in the ‘60s.
My daughter, Patrica, graduated from Peary H/S in 1964. She advises
me that she has learned that this individual may have served as the
Commanding Officer of the USCG Base at Ketchikan, Alaska.........My
connection goes back to the early 1950’s when I was the Commanding
Officer of the USCG Buoy Tender HEMLOCK, based at Ketchikan. Patricia
started school in Ketchikan. Reason for the inquiry is probably nothing more than a
nostalgic bit of curiosity. If
you can give me any information, I would be very grateful.
Thank
you,
Harold
D. Muth, Capt. USCG (Ret.)
hdmuth21@compaq.net
From:
Janet Darr Puyot <Puyot@cber.fda.gov>
(1969)
Date:
Wed, 16 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Management Analyst, Spouse: Benjamin, Children: Denise 29 and Paul 27-1/2,
Grandchildren: Angelena 2 yrs. old and Tyler “TJ” born 2/9/00.
Since
High School: Working for the Federal Gov’t.
Having a family and enjoying grandchildren.
Future
Plans: Retire and move south. Enjoy
my children and grandchildren.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Hill for his strong words and values.
Enjoyed his class.
From:
Jeff Schultz <JSchu10134@aol.com>
(Parkland Staff)
Date:
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Subject:
MSO
Just
found the website and it was wonderful seeing all the names from the past.
I would be interested in hearing from my former students at Parkland
(1965-1976).
I
retired from MCPS (Kennedy High School) after 35 years and am presently
the Director of the Academy of Finance at Wilson H.S. in D.C.
I am a grandfather, my second grandson was born today.
I still live in the hood, on Hathaway off of Georgia.
Take
Care
Jeff
Schultz
From:
Ken Thomas <bond-jamesbond@uswest.net>
(1981)
Date:
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I’ve
been listed on the website for a couple of years now—just
Occupation:
Senior Instructional Designer
Memorable
Incidents: I’ve forgotten almost everything... I guess the electro-shock
is working (just kidding).
Since
High School=Writing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Future
Plans: To take over the world (okay, I plagiarized that from Pinky And The
Brain).
Memorable
Teachers: Ms. Luck (“You’re a lost ball in high weeds!”), Mr. Hill (“Mr. Thomas, are you leading that young woman
astray?”), Barb Jeweler (“I met your mom and dad at Parents’
Night... tell them I’m sorry for laughing at them.”), Milton Proett
(unicycling maniac!), Vincent Gibbs (“If I hear one more chorus of
‘Getting To Know You,’ I’ll absolutely go up the wall!!!”), Bob
Gardner (“Hey, Kinny, do what you think is best.”), Frank Mastrianni
(the man who saved my life!), Stanton Boteler (“I’m serious... come on
now.”), and “Rusty” DeCamp (“Oh no...
not you again...”).
From:
Madeline Lee <LeeM@exchange.nih.gov>
(1971)
Date:
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my coworker, Martha Wise, who is a 1975
alumni from Peary HS. Occupation:
Computer Specialist, Spouse: Don Hsia, Children: Brandon, age 12.
Memorable
Incidents: I was too shy and quiet to make many friends or participate
much in school activities. I
was at Peary for my Junior year and part of my Senior year.
During my Senior year, my medical condition (Chronic Inflammatory
Demyelinating Polyneuropathy - similar to MS) caused such weakness that I
had to finish my Senior year at home.
I do remember how I enjoyed the one-on-one relationship I had with
my home-instructor. I think I
was able to learn more because of it.
I can’t remember her name, but I passed with flying colors and
was able to receive my diploma!
Since
High School: I attended Montgomery College and audited a few courses
before landing a job at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in
Bethesda, MD. While working
full-time, I began taking evening courses in Computer Science at
Montgomery College. In 1979,
I was selected for the NIH STRIDE program and got married the same year.
As an NIH STRIDE employee/student, I worked part-time at NIH while
attending American University full-time.
In 1982 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Computer
Science from A.U. My husband
& I have traveled to places like California, Nevada, Hawaii, the
northeastern states of the U.S., Canada, England, France, Italy,
Switzerland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.
Our son, Brandon, was born in 1987, and we began taking
family-oriented vacations to places like New York City, Williamsburg, and
Disneyworld. I am still
working at NIH.
Future
Plans: Enjoying life one day at a time.
I’m looking forward to my retirement from the Government.
Hope I can last that long!
Memorable
Teachers: I don’t remember the names of my teachers, but I appreciated
the ones who tried to draw me out of my shell.
They didn’t just ignore me because I was too shy to speak or
raise my hand. Teachers who
give equal attention to each and every one of their students are rare, and
I applaud them!!
Since
my health has deteriorated due to my medical condition, I don’t travel
much or attend many functions. Walking
is difficult, so I enjoy staying home with my family, visiting relatives
in the DC area, and playing with my young nieces.
From:
Janice Lee Bradshaw Bausch <janbausch@hotmail.com>
(1974)
Date:
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Subject:
This is great!!!!!
Occupation:
Homemaker, Spouse: John W. Bausch Jr. DDS, Children: Melissa-21yrs,
Laura-18 yrs, Kimberly-15 yrs.
Memorable
Incidents: Senior Class Banquet, Winning athletic seasons in
Hello
Everyone! This is great! I love being able to stay in touch with old
friends. After high school I attended Montgomery College in Dental
Assisting. I met my husband while in training at Walter Reed. At the time
he was a civilian dental assistant. We got married and celebrated our 25th
on New Years Eve! We live in Georgetown DE, about 20 minutes from the
beach. I love the slower lifestyle and being so close to the beach, which
I love. We have three daughters. Melissa-21 is a Senior Nursing student at
Towson University. She will graduate in Dec. 2000.
She is an excellent student, making the Dean’s List many times.
Laura-18 is a Senior in High School. She also gets great grades (just like
their Mom). Her life is field Hockey. She has played Varsity for four
years, attended many major camps and has played on a state final team. She
was named all-conference in 97, 98 & 99. She was All-State in 98 and
99. She is planning on Attending West Chester University in the fall. She
is being recruited for the Division 1 team. We are so proud of her.
Kimberly-15 is a freshman in high school. She also plays field
hockey.
I was
lucky this year to see two of my daughters playing and scoring to
From:
Marie Melisano Belin <mmb@clearnet.net>
(1972)
Date:
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a fellow schoolmate.
Occupation:
Administrative, Children: Rachel-21, Jay-19, Christine-14
Memorable
Incidents: Football games and parties
Since
High School: working, children, and having a good time doing it
Future
Plans: live in a log cabin in the woods after the children have
established their lives.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Weinstein. He was very understanding and thoughtful to us.
From:
Laura Greenberg Mangano <Lottie414@aol.com>
(1979)
Date:
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from alumni.
Occupation: “Domestic
Memorable
Incidents: All that are deep in my heart
Since
High School: Art and Real Estate
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill for Geometry. He’d always say “Now you’re cooking
with gas” when you “got it” and all his daily sayings on the board.
I looked forward to reading them every day. Mr. Nawrocki because he
didn’t like my fast driving and he was good looking. Mr. Boteler because
he was so layed back and taught an interesting class. Mrs. Rosen was the
sweetest teacher. Loved her personality. Mr. Gibbs because he was teased
so much by so many, yet he is a bright man and taught an interesting
class. Mr. Lynch because he was so strange; always seemed to be on some
kind of drug and hated me with a passion. Ms. Scheideman for her wonderful
lively and open personality, her beautiful looks and personality to match.
And Mr. Thomas for his sweet fatherly ways. Thanks for making pom poms a
wonderful memory.
From:
Steve Morris <steve.morris@co.mo.md.us>
(1981)
Date:
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the newspaper.
Occupation:
Housing/Code Inspector Mont. Co Gov’t, Spouse: Karen,
Memorable
Incidents: Daytona Beach, The removal of Kent Neis’ SPLEEN &
Since
High School: Working for Mont. Co. Govt 15 Years. Divorced and remarried
and just living!
Memorable
Staff: Dr. Dumais - laughing at him in his office with a group of the
guys.
From:
Craig Davis <craig.e.davis@us.arthurandersen.com>
(1975)
Date:
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website through a web search.
Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: Not attending a lot of classes.
Being the “no I’m not the basketball player Craig Davis.”
Since
High School: Traveled extensively throughout the US and the Caribbean.
Ski instructor for 2 seasons.
Finally went to college and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the
Univ. of Md. and received an MBA with High Honors from The George
Washington University. Living
in Southern California in the foothills above Los Angeles.
Still ski whenever I can.
Future
Plans: Continue living the good life in Southern California.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Hill—what a class act!!!
From:
Patricia Quinter Lee <ratical@netkonnect.net>
(1980)
Date:
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website just through a search on the web.
Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Spouse: Gary Lee (Class of
1981), Gary’s Occupation: Automotive Painter, Children: Married since
1987. Two children Michael 1988 and Kristen 1990.
I was a stay at home mother until just recently.
We have lived in Olney for going on 8 years now and love it.
Our children are quite active in community activities such as
scouting, sports, and church which keep our family very busy.
Since
High School: After graduation worked for a while at odd jobs. Went to
Montgomery College but never got a degree.
Went to Europe for 6 weeks with sister Dana and friend and had the
time of my life. Started
dating Gary and never looked back. We
were married at St. Judes Catholic Church in Sept. of 1987.
Honeymooned in Maui. Lived
in Wheaton and then came out to Olney .
Have 2 great kids, Michael Brandon Lee 12-6-88 and Kristen Nicole
Lee 10-19-90. That’s about
it in a nutshell.
Future
Plans: We plan to remain in Olney as both of us work in area.
We are very happy with the schools here as well.
Our children are busy little bees and I continue to support their
pursuits.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clark was the most excellent teacher I can ever remember
having. I looked forward to
his classes. He had a way of
making it so interesting.
From:
Kathryn Kardy Fritz <Kathryn_K_Fritz@fc.mcps.k12.md.us>
(1964)
Date:
Tue, 22 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from Candy Beck.
Occupation: MCPS Special
Memorable
Incidents: Bathrooms with no doors. Nautical
terms for
Since
High School: College at the University of Miami.
I was recruited by Montgomery County to teach Elementary School.
I’m still working for MCPS, but not in a classroom position.
From:
Anna Nicolaisen <gnicol@erols.com>
(1971)
Date:
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Subject:
Alumni Cookbook
The
Robert E. Peary Alumni Cookbook is now being compiled!
We are looking for all types of recipes - appetizers, main dishes,
desserts, salads, etc. Please send your favorite recipes to Anna
Nicolaisen at email - gnicol@erols.com
or fax to 301-352-9215.
From:
Christopher Sterling <no e-mail address submitted> (1980)
Date:
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother Craig Sterling.
Occupation: nurse/bartender, Spouse: Jane, Children: andrew keith
19, aaron donivan 17, amber nicole 16, Grandchildren: none yet, PLEASE NO
DEAR GOD!!!!
Since
High School: military, party, nursing school, party, babies, dipers
growing pains, less party! now
making money and looking to retire and play more golf!!!!!
Future
Plans: Make more money Play more golf kick the kids out.
From:
Stanley W. Hussey <swhussey@aol.com>
(1971)
Date:
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from Classmate.com.
Occupation: Air Force Civilian/Marina Manager, Significant Other:
Susan Lowery, Children:
Memorable
Incidents: The friends I made, and the times we lived in then.
Since
High School: Join the Air Force in Sep 71, saw the world and retired in
Jul 93. Move to Fl in 1998 do
to job change and loved every minute since. I can sail 12 months out of
the year.
Future
Plans: Retire again in ten years and sail to the Islands.
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs Luck because she had the patience to teach me not just math
but life.
From:
Marilyn Drennan Brus <m.brus@worldnet.att.net>
(1963)
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the Alumni reunion mailing just
Occupation: Playing violin for fun; walking all over NYC,
Memorable
Incidents: Susan Leslie (Peary ‘65) came home with me after school one
day with the school’s Siberian Huskie mascot, “King”.
(Susan’s family took care of “King” at their home, if I
remember correctly.) King was
thirsty, so we gave him a drink out of one of our kitchen pots, then put
it on top of the stove. Soon
afterwards, my sister, Kathy, came home and decided to cook a hot dog for
herself - inadvertently heating up “King’s water” to cook it.
Whoops! I also
remember participating in the powderpuff football game.
Also - during the Cuban missile crisis - having many discussions in
our senior political science class about whether or not we were going to
get into a nuclear war with the Soviet Union.
Since
High School: Graduated in 1967 from Eastman School of Music, Rochester,
New York. Worked and lived
around Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Va. until 1973.
At that time, moved to Madison, New Jersey with my husband, so he
could take a job at Bell Laboratories.
Raised three children there. Moved
up here to Hastings-On-Hudson in 1996 (fifteen miles north of New York
City) to get a shorter commute because of his job change.
Worked in a bookstore up here for a couple of years.
Children are all grown up; two have graduated from college, the
last one enters this fall. Enjoying
playing the violin and taking violin lessons (for fun) and having a great
time attending theater, concerts, museums, etc., in New York City.
Future
Plans: More of the same (above). Maybe
grandchildren someday? :)
Memorable
Teachers: Miss Staney - she taught English, or maybe theater (?) We had fun doing monologues, etc., in her class.
Mrs. Pearl Richardson - those advanced biology classes and
dissecting those cats! Mr.
Wilkins - taught World History, I believe. He had played football for the Washington Redskins back in
the ‘40’s. When he walked
into the room, his shoulders filled the whole doorway!
I
attended the Peary reunion in 1983 for Classes of ‘63 and ‘64.
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