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Volume 4, Number 8,
March 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
From:
Alan Goldberg <glockberg@erols.com>
(1974)
Date:
Sun, 27 Feb 2000
Subject:
Family
After
nearly 22 years as a cop, I have attended many police funerals, too many.
In fact, as a member of the department’s honor guard, I have folded the
flag or attended the funerals of police officers from around the region.
Some I had known, most were complete strangers. Every May during National
Police Week we honor those law enforcement officers that have given their
lives so the rest of us can enjoy our freedom and way of life. We look
forward to working the Police Week detail, staring into the eyes of the
greiving parents and spouses, the children whose world is torn from them,
can be a gut wrenching experience. Why would anyone wish to watch these
events at such a high emotional cost? The answer is family. At police
funerals there is always talk of family. The blood family as well as the
extended, police family. It is a family unique and limited to those whose
profession places us in harms way each day we kiss our children goodby.
Despite the emotions, the well of tears held back, there is comfort and
warmth in the feeling of belonging that one shares in this family.
As I
walked through the reception line of officers that stood for hours waiting
to pay respects for our fallen brother, Bruce Prothero, I recognized
another family. This family was not related by blood. It was not
associated by occupation. It was a family none the less. Bruce
Prothero’s funeral was a celebration of life. It was also a reunion of
sorts, a multiclass reunion. The comment was made that Peary turned out
the largest number of cops, criminals and landscapers of any other
Montgomery County high school. Some Peary graduates were wearing uniforms
of Montgomery County, Prince Georges’ County and other police and law
enforcent agencies. Peary graduates attended in respectable numbers, some
had known Bruce or his family, some never met him.
This is the third family that I spoke of. The graduates of Peary
High share a unique bond that does not manifest itself in alumni of many
other schools. To Bruce’s family; you will never be alone. They will
always be part of the police family and the Peary family. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you.
From:
Patricia “Mickey” Byrne Bryan <Bryanmic@acminc.net>
Date:
Sun, 27 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Margie and David Evans.
Occupation:
Health care, Spouse: Jess, Children: Justine 33, Scott 22,
Memorable
Incidents: Going to all the wrestling matches & football games.
The crash on the driving range (I was sitting still Honest!).
The car accident I was in, in front of the school in my junior year
(I was a passenger, don’t want anyone to think I am a bad driver).
Skipping school and not getting caught!
Since
High School: Raising kids for 17 years divorcing #1 and finding #2 (this
one is a keeper). Went to Mont. College for a while then to Maryland. Have
worked for Montgomery County Government for 10 years.
Just got a promotion now work at the clinic on Dennis Ave.
Future
Plans: Keep #2 happy, enjoy my kids now that they are people (not brats)
and enjoy life. I have learned life is too short and I’m not getting any
younger. I want to keep learning the computer. I would like to learn how
to program them one day. I would also like to write a cookbook.
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Luck was one of the teachers that I remember best. She was a
wonderful person as well as a great teacher. Great role model. She
didn’t take any stuff off of anyone.
From:
Andrew E Romack <romackmic@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Mon, 28 Feb 2000
Subject:
MSO / Peary website
Finally
spent time surfin’ the Peary website and what a fine job of keeping such
a large diverse group of people.... together.
Guess we have all changed a bit with the years and gravity does
take its toll... shifting
weight and pullin hair out slowly or just pulling the color out leaving
the grey behind! The people involved in the construction and upkeep of
this site deserve a big THANK YOU from anyone who went to Peary High
School. Went thru the
archives of newsletters and have seen a lot of fellow classmates words and
their lives today. Boy how we have all changed...and what we have done.
My actual update should be in the Feb. newsletter...hopefully it
made it in time for the newsletter...
Already
found a few fellow classmates and still looking for a lot of you and you
know who you are.... Been
reading the newsletter for a while now thanks to updates from my sister
Ruth (class of 79 / and still 29). Glad
to see our old building got a facelift and can hear the sounds of
footsteps once again, for too long the halls went empty and still.
Have
made a few trips back to Rockville/Aspen hill to see the changes and
From:
Katy Ruble Turgel <Katy.Turgel@Integramed.com>
(1983)
Subject:
Update
I
heard about the website from Gail Felperin (Wexler).
We work together at Shady Grove Fertility Centers in Rockville
Maryland. I have worked here
for the past 10 years as the Financial Manager.
I
have two sons Joshua (11) and Justin (9).
I am currently doing the single mom routine.
My friends as usual, are still helping me find “Mr. Right” I am
always the optimist, so I know one day I will find him!
This
website is a great idea. It
is so much fun to see what PHS people are up to.
From:
Crystal Bayles Tedore <tedore1@us.hsanet.net>
(1985)
Date:
Mon, 28 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
graduated from Great Mills High School and found the website by
Occupation: Armed Security, Spouse: Lee, Children: Amy 15,
Memorable
Incident: The student walkout to support the teachers which could not
strike for themselves.
Since
High School: Working.....Raising a husband, two girls and one large
Siberian Husky!!!!! (His name is Neeko)
Future
Plans: Win the Maryland Lottery
From:
Andy Winter <andrew.winter@honeywell.com>
(1980)
Date:
Tue, 29 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Aircraft Mechanic, Children: Matthew, 15 years old, Grandchildren: I
don’t think so!
Since
High School: Air Force for 4 years, been living in the Phoenix Arizona
area since 1981 and loving the desert life. Been raising my son as a
single dad since he was 1 year old, only 3 more years left!
Future
Plans: Spend more time with family in Maryland, travel, enjoy life.
From:
Dena Besoner Saunders <DSaunders@hrsa.gov>
(1972)
Date:
Tue, 29 Feb 2000
Subject:
Loss
Just
wanted to let you know that on 2/17/00, I lost my fiance Jeff McMillan, he
was survived by this parents (Chip and Zona), aunt (Mona), brother
(David), grandmother and me. His service was 2/22 at the Seventh Day
Adventist Church, in Silver Spring.
From:
Jennifer McIntyre Onofrio <jonofrio@sikorsky.com>
(1974)
Date:
Tue, 29 Feb 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found about about the Website from my sister Cindy.
Occupation:
Memorable
Incident: I remember when the pep bands were so loud at the basket ball
games that you couldn’t hear the buzzer.
Since
Graduation, been moving around the East Coast.
Working for a major helicopter manufacturer digging around in all
those mishap statistics, and building databases.
Future
Plans: Watch my 3 year old grow, try to keep up with her
Memorable
Teacher: What stands out the most in my mind is one of my teachers
(don’t remember his name) but he use to eat grapefruits like they were
apples. Skin and all!
From:
Susan Fasiska <rgwmjs@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Wed, 1 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Karen Trupo.
Occupation: Accountant,
Future
Plans: getting married; having kids!!!! Becoming CPA. Start dancing again!
Getting in touch with long lost and wonderful friends.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill and Mrs. Rosen—they were the best
From:
Gail Miller Strieter <strie@aol.com>
(1972)
Date:
Wed, 1 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I ran into Mr. Cino at a funeral.
Occupation:
Program Analyst, Spouse: John, Children: Stacey 19,
Memorable
Incidents: football games
Since
High School: Working for the government, going to college and
Future
Plans: retirement
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Cino - really neat guy
From:
Derek A. Bell <no e-mail address submitted> (1983)
Date:
Fri, 3 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Micheal Kirk, class of 82, and Ronald
Tyler. Occupation:
Metropolitan Police Dept./ Detective, Children: Two girls the oldest 11,
the youngest 6.
Memorable
Incidents: Naturally the game against Woodward, when I hurt my knee, But
then there were other times too. When I was chosen biggest flirt for
speaking the truth about our charming female classmates.
Jeff Davis spinning a Hula Hoop, but that was Junior high school.
Since
High School: I’ve enjoyed approximately 13 years on the Metropolitan
Police Department Washington D.C. Prior
to that I attended 2 years N.C.A&T & 1 year M.C.
I’m married with children + dog.
And when ever feasible I travel to New York, to hang out with
Ronald Tyler and to Seattle Wash. to see Gerald Hinton.
Future
Plans: Taking it day by day. Play power ball-get rich, retire, watch my
children grow, etc...
Memorable
Teacher: Math teacher Ms. Luck.
Other
alums I know about? Who’s
missing? Ronald Tyler still
has family in Rockville. David
Broadbent moved to Florida or N.C., his brother is a MPDC Det.
Andre Kimvulakoni is also a MPDC officer/investigator.
Charle Jones lives in Fredrick Md., as well as John Rufner.
Gordan Deihle can be reached through parents in Rockville.
From:
Trish Peters Better <tbetter@erols.com>
(1977)
Date:
Fri, 3 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I’ve been reading it since the beginning.
Occupation: Registered Nurse-School Health, Spouse: Les, Children=:
Katharine Anne “Kate” age 13, Kelly Ann age 11, and Jenny Leigh age 8,
Grandchildren: I don’t think so!
Memorable
Incidents: Having the time of my life with my friends, getting the chicken
pox from my brother my Jr. year, Field Hockey games and swim meets, Mr.
Steel placing buturic acid under Mr. Clark’s door after one too many
“Yes Sirs”, Dave Thomas setting my AP Chemistry log on fire as “part
of his chem project”, Certain friends, (you know who you are) never
reading the assigned book for English then, after me giving a quick book
review would later B.S. an oral report and get an A everytime, Ms.Gordy
always being pregnant-for years! Honest! ALWAYS misspelling things on my
calligraphy projects in art (Do you think if Peary was still open Ms.
Brewer and Ms. Glass would still be playing the song “Southern
Man”?), Doobie Brothers, Elton John, & Queen concerts and lastly,
taking things way too seriously but learning that those old friendships
and the compassion you devoted to them make you a better person to care
for your family and others later in life.
Since
High School: Graduated University of Maryland Nursing School, while
working in the Emergency Dept. I met my wonderful husband of 17 years,
Les. Then worked in Labor and Delivery at Shady Grove Adventist(Yes, that
was me behind that mask with that groovy green hat on my head in the
delivery room-I felt it was not the appropriate time for reunions!), then
as I worked on having three girls I worked as Admin. Head Nurse for a
large OB/GYN practice for 12 years. I presently work for the Dept. of
Health and Human Services as a School Nurse. Toughest job I’ve ever had but I enjoy the secondary
schools a lot. I’m presently at Hoover M.S., Wayside Elem. and Potomac
Elem. I’m waiting for a high school position to open. All the girls swim
in the summer and my oldest, all year round. They also do field hockey (I
still would love to coach one day), soccer etc. etc. Every chance we get
we are at the beach condo or just enjoying our friends here in
Poolesville. I love antiques and have quite a collection. My husband still
won’t buy the old house to put them in though. Mostly we live for our
girls and though we look at every swim meet, band cocert and academic
award as an accomplishment we can’t help but be a little sad they are
growing so fast.
Future
Plans: Enjoy my family, move near the water to a big old house full of
“cool old stuff”. Travel more with Les.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Pine and Ms. Tigani for always caring about us and not
treating us like “just a kid”, Ms. Brewer for giving me confidence in
my artwork that I never had before. Mr. Steel for being such a “cool”
chemistry teacher. Mr. Clark for his great bonus questions that forced you
to make a fool of yourself in front of the class. All the girls P.E.
coaches that made us tough and confident long before girls sports was
accepted as it is today.
Thanks
for all the hard work.
Date:
Sat, 4 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Valerie (Dore) Santos (1977)
and brother-in-law Randy Santos (1978). Occupation: Attorney, Spouse:
Linda, Children: No kids yet. Grandchildren: Surely you jest...
Since
High School: U.S. Navy, Radioman, 1984-89. Left the Navy in 89 to pursue a
BA in political science, and subsequently began working as a legislative
aide/analyst for Maryland State government in Annapolis.
Married Linda in 94 after a nine year (!) courtship.
Started law school in 95 while continuing to work for the State by
day in both legislative affairs and administration.
Left State service in 98 to join small Howard County law firm while
completing my JD, and am now engaged in general practice with that same
firm.
From:
Cynde Robinson Burgess <cynde@erols.com>
(1977)
Date:
Sat, 4 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I’ve
known about the website since the start - I stay in touch w/many
Occupation: Clinical Social Worker, Spouse: Blair
Memorable
Incidents: Pom Pom competitions and slumber parties; The King and I and my
trip to London with members of my AP history class. Mr.
Clarke’s “Map Day” was a regular event that was always
interesting! Made life long friendships that I’ll always cherish.
Since
High School: Since graduation I’ve been to college and grad school.
Earned my MSW from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and have been
working in the field of psychiatric and clinical social work ever since.
Just celebrated my 15 year anniversary as a social worker for Montgomery
County Dept. of Health and Human Services. Married last March and moved to
our “dream” home last November - what a year! Hope to connect with
some long lost friends!
Future
Plans: Enjoy married life and our beautiful home; carribean travel as
often as possible.
Memorable
Teachers: Bob Clarke, Donna Dawson, Vincent Gibbs and Jim Bragonier. All
of them pushed me to realize how much potential I really had and would
accept nothing but the best from me.
From:
Melissa Rinaldi <melissa.rinaldi@pksis.level3.com>
(1986)
Date:
Sat, 4 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
graduated from Rockville H.S. and found out about the website through
Occupation: Software
Engineer
Since
High School: After undergrad. I traveled through Europe for a year, lived
in Hawaii for 4 years, did graduate work in E.E. @ American Univ. and now
live in Boston as a software engineer and practice manager of a
engineering consulting practice owned by Level 3.
From:
Bryant Brooks <han2bry@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Sun, 5 Mar 2000
Subject:
daughter (Kristina Brooks)
Just
want to let you know that My Daughter Kristina Brooks last july won the
silver medal in the nationals Tae kwon Do (karate) an in January won the
National collegian championship which places her on the nation team. She will be going to the world championships in Taiwan later
this month. Montgomery
College is the School she is representing. [Update 3/25 - Kristina is now
in Taiwan for the championships!]
Also
Both of my daughters had Mr Clark at Richard Montgomery and Coach Cino
coached my son Bryant in football (he was the youngest player last year to
play (Jv) 13yrs old and to start both ways scored 4 touch downs.
From:
Bryant Brooks <han2bry@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Sun, 5 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Home Improvement contractor, Spouse: Mary Worden Brooks
Memorable
Incidents: Going to the Sea barn for lunches and the day Chuck Bowser and
I got into a scuffle and broke the window in the smoking court.
Since
High School: married 24 yrs to my high school sweetheart raising 3 very
bright kids (they sure didn’t get from me) and own a construction company.
Future
Plans: never retire because I love what I do, travel, maybe do some more
TV (with Bob Vila Jr).
Memorable
Teacher: Mr Hassler - he was a rookie when he came on and I think he did
one hell of a job.
Other
alums I know about? mike holloway is still out there.
Keep
an eye out for my Daughter 2000 Olympics. She has been trying out for the
karate team. She is now rated 2nd in the country for her weight
class.
From:
Ginny Condell Nelson <nelsons4@erols.com>
(1974)
Date:
Sun, 5 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the newspaper.
Occupation: Graphic
Memorable
Incidents: Gymnastic shows and all the hard work involved. Cheerleaders getting caught t.p.-ing a particular house.
Spring trip to Florida. My biggest crush since elementary school.
Since
High School: I was a graphic designer for years. While pregnant with my
first child, I was forced to freelance because of complications.
Three years later, I had another child and was a stay-at-home
full-time mother, loving every minute of it. The art field became so
computer graphic oriented and I did not stay up with the technology. I did
volunteer lots of my time with my children’s elementary school in Olney. I am now hired as an Instructional Assistant with the
Montgomery County School System. I have been with Olney Elementary School
these past two years and hopefully will continue to be with them. I am a
permanent employee for Montgomery County, just not for Olney Elem. I love
my job and am enjoying my children and family.
Future
Plans: My plans are to stay happy and healthy. The kids at the school help
me do that.
Memorable
Teachers: The faculty members I remember best are Kathi Sheehy, our
cheerleading sponsor, Barbara Pearlman, our gymnastic coach and Meda
Mitchell, a wonderful person. My son was named after her. Meda and I have
kept in touch with each other. She considered herself as Mitchell and
Jaimee’s aunt (as well as we did) but we’ve lost touch of each other
over the past two years. I fear the worst. I’d love to hear from her
again!!!
From:
Connie Wortz Capacchione <ccapachione@frostburg.edu>
(1979)
Date:
Tue, 7 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Phil Portner, I believe.
Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: The times that I remember most fondly were not within the
school walls! We had some
great times hanging out in the parking lot, at the Seneca Rocks, and at
Mary Lou’s house!
Since
High School: Glenn and I have been married 19 years, we have 2 wonderful
daughters. I work at
Frostburg State University and, okay everyone - you better sit down, Glenn
is a student Minister. Our
lives have been truly blessed by the Lord, after many years of unfortunate
events, and Glenn has finally listened to his call.
We’re hoping to get our first church this year.
We live in Flintstone, MD, for those of you who haven’t heard of
it, it’s in the beautiful mountains of Western Maryland.
We love living here and raising our daughters on our 63 acre farm.
Future
Plans: Continue with Glenn’s ministry, watch our daughters continue
becoming wonderful young ladies. Hopefully
they will go to college, then have families of their own!
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