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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:
Olga Godoy Czekalski <olga2k@bellatlantic.net>
Date:
Tue, 7 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Marketing Manager, Spouse: Blaise, Children: One baby on the
Since
High School: I’ve been busy studying, working, traveling and playing. I’ve found my niche working for internet startups.
I also married my husband Blaise in 1998.
We just bought a house in Olney and will be relocating to Maryland
in June, as soon as the house is built.
We have our first baby on the way in June/July!
Future
Plans: Continue a successful career in Marketing and focus on the most
important career of all - motherhood!
From:
Karen Wise Messner <KMessner@mrrlaw.com>
(1975)
Date:
Wed, 8 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through the Yahoo search engine for robert
Occupation: Paralegal - Estate Planning, Probate and Alcoholic
Beverage
Licensing, Significant Other: Al Northrop Children: Jeremy
Michael
Parker - 19 and Christopher Robert Parker - 16 ¾
Memorable
Incidents: Graduation
Since
High School: Working, raising my sons, sailing, riding horses,
Future
Plans: Move to Colorado and raise Appaloosas
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clark - he was the most enjoyable teacher and he brought
laughter to an otherwise serious place.
From:
Tim Power <timothy.power@intel.com>
(1975)
Date:
Wed, 8 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from.... looking at the website of the
Memorable
Incidents: mr clark asking the girls who wore the short skirts to point
out where alaska was on the map.
Since
High School: graduated from u of md, and and got a masters in business
from an international school in arizona. went to work for citibank in
frankfurt. joined intel about ten years ago, worked in munich, paris, and
relocated to santa clara, ca about five years ago.
happily watch the real estate values go up in silicon valley,
unfortunately lost the house in the divorce.
Future
Plans: finish raising my kids and enjoying life.
From:
Judy Robinson <e-mail address removed by request>
(1963)
Date:
Wed, 8 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the Peary 1963-65 Reunion information. Occupation: VP/CFO at Montgomery Co. Teachers FCU, Spouse:
George
Bounelis, Children: Kristina Lynn Norris-Morris 33 (yes, Norris-Morris!),
Thomas J. Norris 30, Grandchildren: First grandchild (to be a girl) due in
June.
Memorable
Incidents: Frannie, Petie, acting like idiots, Caren’s house, football
in the mud, “It’s Judy’s turn to cry”...Oh my god the memories are
too much!!
Since
High School: In a nutshell...marriage #1, 2 children, ugly divorce, back
to college, marriage #2, several jobs/careers...actually pretty normal
stuff (boring).
Future
Plans: Looking forward to having grandbabies, increasing travel time, and
RETIREMENT!!
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Roberts (nice guy, school store), Miss Dickinson (?), and
Mr. Campitell (the frog thing).
Other
alums I know about? Sorry....can’t
help. I’ve been
“missing” for years!!! THANK
YOU FOR FINDING ME.......Please, tell me how you did it???
From:
Karl Sargent <karlsargent@yahoo.com>
(1963)
Date:
Thu, 9 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the reunion mailing.
Occupation:
Memorable
Incidents: The stage crew (John Prescott, Dave Searles, Rich Lucas, Hugh
Keeney and me) skipping classes to do all those shows.
Since
High School: Moved to California in 1965 to attend San Jose State College.
Worked in television, computer hard drive, aircraft industries and
back to television in 1993. Married in 1977 (23 years!).
Future
Plans: Retire!
Memorable
Teachers: Bill Thomas, a great friend in addition to a teacher. Frank
Moore taught me to drive. Dr.
Dunn, Principle.
From:
Kathy Anderson Folkes <klfolkes@hotmail.com>
(1975)
Date:
Thu, 09 Mar 2000
Subject:
NEW BUSINESS!!
I’m
so excited! ... I have just started my new business as a Kitchen
Consultant for “THE PAMPERED CHEF.”
If you’ve never been to a kitchen show, you’re missing a great
time. They are a lot of fun.
Learn how high-quality kitchen tools and exclusive recipes make the
time spent in the kitchen a breeze! You
don’t even have to like to cook. And,
it’s not just for women!
If
you live out-of-state, I’d be happy to mail you a catalog. (You can also have what’s called a “Catalog Show” to
earn discounts, too!)
E-mail
me—today!
Kathy
Anderson Folkes ‘75
From:
Kathy Anderson Folkes <klfolkes@hotmail.com>
(1975)
Date:
Thu, 09 Mar 2000
Subject:
A CAPPELLA CHOIR ALUMNI
I am
still looking for Alumni Choir members to sing the Alma Mater at the
opening ceremonies for our “Peary Community Homecoming 2000” event in
June. Thank you to all those who have already responded!
However, I especially need more MALE VOICES.
I KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE!!! Check
out www.pearyalum.org for all the
details.
Come
sing with us!
-
Kathy
From:
christopher sterling <chrissterling@xtalwind.net>
(1980)
Date:
Fri, 10 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother, Craig Sterling.
Occupation:
nurse/mixoligist, Spouse: Jane, Children: Andrew 19, Aaron
Memorable
Incidents: Sitting in lunch room before school each day and allowing myself
to be tortured by Barbara. A lot
of fun if nothing else!
Since
High School: I spent 13 years in the army received my degree in nursing.
As you might guess a lot of moves, family hardships ect.
I spent a year in Korea loved it!
I ate so many different kinds of food, some you could identify and
some....what I remember most about that place is the smell. No matter
where you went you couldn’t get away from it!
Future
Plans: Build our nail salon up then sell it.
Invest more money in the market and retire. Then I’m going to
disney world!
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Boteler, god I couldn’t stand that man every time he opened
his mouth more work. He did his job though, I didn’t repeat his class
and I did graduate so I say thank you Mr. Boteler!
From:
Steve Waters <JoemamaY2K@aol.com>
(1967)
Date:
Sat, 11 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from postings in Classmates and Delphi.
Occupation:
Management, Spouse: Janie, Children: daughter-M/Sgt Barbara
Memorable
Incidents: when a bunch of guys trashed Print shop during
lunch,
the parties “over the hill” during PE, Mr Weinstein busting ppl
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs Huron (English) ...she was a Major Babe
From:
Merry Lee St. Laurent <m.st.laurent@usa.net>
(1986)
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister-in-law.
She and my brother are both Peary High School Alumni (Gary
Lee-‘81, Patty Quinter-‘80). After
high school spent several years in retail management, then banking. Left banking after 6 years as a bank manager/officer.
Recently took a year off to care for and enjoy my family.
Currently work in a medical office in administration.
Also since high school, married a wonderful, handsome guy and the
love of my life, Joe. Had a
beautiful daughter who we love very much, Akara Kristina - 13 years old.
She works very hard at driving us crazy with her perfectionist ways
(straight A’s all through school).
I was very impressed with the amount of work that went into this
website. Thank you to all the
people who made it possible. I
enjoyed strolling down memory lane.
From:
Laurence R. Callahan <lrcmlcfla@prodigy.net>
(1974)
Date:
Sat, 11 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Jose’ Christensen told me about it, and a
big party in June.
Occupation: RETIRED, Spouse: Marian, Children:
Since
High School: 74/77 U. S. Army, 77-97 U.S.POSTAL SERVICE, 97 RETIRED EARLY
DUE TO A BACK INJURY MOVED TO FLORIDA AND LOVE IT.
Future
Plans: TRAVEL, BUILD ANOTHER HOUSE.
Memorable
Teacher: MR.HASSLER HE WAS A JERK. BUT TOLERABLE.
From:
Eileen Brown Carter <ecarter236@aol.com>
(1965)
Date:
Sun, 12 Mar 2000
Subject:
Reunion Information
Ok
everybody you should have received your reunion packets by now read them,
put them aside for tomorrow etc. We
are hoping all will will take a good look at the missing classmates and
give us any information you can on our missing classmates.
Since we have sent those letters out we have found Howard and Roy
Beye, Karen Gobeille, Sherrill Hanten, Malcolm Harris, Emmett Murphy, and
Carol Richards from our class and Richard Buck and Henry Snell from class
of 63, Linda Speglitz from class of 64.
So
please take a second look at the missing. Also, please if at all
From:
Suzanne Sparks Yarboro <no e-mail address submitted> (1975)
Date:
Sun, 12 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister - alumni.
Occupation:
Since
High School: Received BSN at American University, Received MSN at Catholic
University, Received post-masters certificate in Nurse Practitioner.
Married 9/88. Have two great redhead boys born 12/19/90 and 9/18/97.
Future
Plans: To enjoy life with my family.
I am
interested in any information on Gail Smuda and Steve Nagle
From:
Diane DeCederfelt <diDeCeder@aol.com>
(1969)
Date:
Sun, 12 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Pat DeCederfelt.
Spouse:
Since
High School: Raising my children, and I raise my grandaughter as my 3rd
daughter. I also watch 3 of my grandsons during the day while their mother
works.
Future
Plans: To stay at home so that I can enjoy my grandchildern, and be of
help to my kids.
Other
alums I know about? I live two houses away from Debby (Davis)
Coleman.
I
love my life here in fl.
From:
John Fitts <Fittskim@aol.com>
(1976)
Date:
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Former Student Ed and Kelly McCarty.
Occupation:
U.S. Mail Carrier, Spouse: Kim, Children: Katrina M.
Howard-Fitts
19 ½, Tony A. Howard-Fitts 18, Kimberly-Rose M. Fitts 3
Since
High School: Working for the Post Office for 20 years, help raise my
step-kids for 15 years, coaching youth league wrestling for the pass 21
yrs.& will be retiring this yr. to follow my step-son in his college
wrestling career. Plus spend
more time with my 3 yr. and enjoy everything and miss nothing.
Future
Plans: Take time out to enjoy our family cabin.
From:
Linda Simonds Eshleman <peshleman@frederickmd.com>
(1976)
Date:
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a parent at one of my daughter’s
softball games who recognized me and told me about this site.
Spouse:
Memorable
Incidents: The cubby, the black path, the sit-in to protest Suzanne
Benoit’s suspension for streaking (hilarious that we were so
self-righteous), Stuart, Spanish class and the year of the homecoming when
the coach was killed trying to direct the ambulance into the parking lot
at the dance.
Since
High School: Graduated from U of MD - BS in Nutrition. Worked at USDA for
a while and other misc jobs. I haven’t worked for years now though,
I’ve been fortunate to be able to stay home and raise and enjoy my
children. I play a lot of tennis, run and chauffeur kids to various
functions and sports.
Memorable
Staff: Mabel
From:
Barbara Brooks Wilson <JLBSWilson@dls.net>
(1983)
Date:
Wed, 15 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my twin sister, Linda Brooks Toman.
Occupation:
Stay-at-home Mom, Spouse: Jeff, Children: Jacquelyn Leigh-3
Since
High School: Have done a lot of traveling, got married in October 1994,
lived in England for 3 years, before moving to the Chicago area in 1997.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr Hill, he always had a saying for the day and it was always
something different he had on the board.
He was very unique.
From:
Glenn Capacchione <thecaps@juno.com>
(1978)
Date:
Fri, 17 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Phil Portner and my sister Marianne.
Occupation:
Student United Methodist Minister, Spouse: Connie (Wortz)
Memorable
Incidents: The time spent in the parking lot!
Also the parties, going to Reed Frazier’s, and just cruisin’.
Since
High School: Okay, everyone sit down, I am a student minister.
My life is wonderful now. Connie
and I have been married for 19 years and have 2 wonderful daughters.
When not in school I spend time just walking around our farm.
Future
Plans: Receive my M.S. degree and continue onto Seminary.
I hope to be placed at a church this summer, and we’re very
excited about that.
From:
Kathleen Swisher Harris <KSH77777@aol.com>
(1972)
Date:
Fri, 17 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a sibling.
Spouse: Jeffrey, Children: Kristine 22 years, Katie 20 years,
Douglas 18 years, Grandchildren: NONE!!!!!
Memorable
Incident: The March on the Board of Education
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Gibbs, he’s the only teacher that influenced my
From:
Tina Raptakes VanDevander <Van0802@aol.com>
(1985)
Date:
Sat, 18 Mar 2000
Subject:
Dorothy VanDevander Devore, Class of 69
I
just wanted to inform the Peary family that Walter Clark Devore, III,
husband of Dorothy (Dottie) VanDevander Devore, Class of 1969, passed away
suddenly on Thursday, March 16, 2000.
The cause of death is still pending.
He leaves behind, his wife Dottie, their four children, Walter
Clark Devore, IV, Carrie Baker, Heather Lachmund and Holly Devore.
He also had one grandson, Christian Lachmund and another grandchild
(Baby Baker) due next week. Please
keep their entire family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank
you,
Tina
Raptakes VanDevander (1985)
From:
Jon Garver <no e-mail address at this time> (1970)
Date:
Sat, 18 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my wife who met a Peary alumni.
Occupation:
Chef, Spouse: Michele
Since
High School: I have lived in Florida, Los Angeles, and Georgia. I have done several different things for a living.
One was in motion picture distribution, but cooking has been a
passion and am currently working for Sutton Place Gourmet as a store Chef.
From:
Kathleen O’Neill Ahalt <focus440@compuserve.com>
(1978)
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Sally Smith-Shea.
Occupation:
Since
High School: Undergrad, University of Maryland, Psychology, 1982.
Married 1989. Two
girls, ages 9 and 10. Earned
Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling, 1996.
Presently working in a Woodsboro, MD elementary school.
Future
Plans: To have a farm with horses.
From:
Lee Anne Fields Flaherty <daffodillee@yahoo.com>
(1974)
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website on the Internet.
Occupation: Senior
Since
High School: I spent 8 years in the Air Force. Graduated from West Liberty
State College in West Liberty, WV in 1987. Since 1991, I have been working
as a government contractor for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
My title is Senior Benefit Examiner.
Future
Plans: I would like to travel and maybe get re-married someday.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Bragonier, who taught Geography, was a great teacher. He
really inspired a love for the subject in me.
From:
Gordon Farmer <allpro1a@aol.com>
(1973)
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through an Aol search & a classmate
Occupation:
plumbing & heating, Spouse: Jeanette,
Since
High School: I’ve been working as a plumber since high school, until
five years ago I decided to start my own business. I wish I had done that
10 years earlier.
From:
Jacqueline Sheehan Edmunds <Jacqueline_Edmunds@Bullis.org>
(1982)
Date:
Mon, 20 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Asst. to Headmaster/Dean of Faculty (Bullis), Spouse:
Memorable
Incidents: The parties with class of ‘81/’82 friends on weekends. Daytona Beach week. Mr.
Hill’s-Math class. Bruce
Springsteen.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Hill-an inspiration to all the students who wanted to learn.
From:
Kathy Bowman <kibowman@ucdavis.edu>
(1965)
Date:
Mon, 20 Mar 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a letter via sister Susie.
Occupation: Library Assistant, Spouse: Laurin Beckhusen, Children:
Nate Beckhusen 23 and Julia Beckhusen 18, Grandchildren:
Memorable
Incidents: High School was not much fun...
Since
High School: BA Music, UC Davis, built a home with home-made adobe bricks,
continue to play French Horn in community ensembles.
Still active in Unitarian Church, especially in organizing family
camps. Raised two children.
Still married after almost 30 years (that’s an accomplishment!).
Future
Plans: Play more music
Other
alums I know about? I think Carol Hoover lives in the San Francisco Bay
Area.
From:
Jennifer Higler <Jen118H@yahoo.com>
(1985)
Date:
Tue, 21 Mar 2000
Subject:
MSO alternate email/update
I’m
doing graduate work in Psychology at Frostburg State University.
I
I can
still access my yahoo mail as well. It’s
a nice change up here and I’m loving it.
Jennifer
Higler 1985
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