March 2000

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: Wendy Tucker Godwin <GWGodwin81@cs.com> (1980)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from Tina Sawanobori-Fredo.

Occupation: Stay at home mom, Spouse: Geoff, Children: Aaron Tucker Godwin age 5, Ziyuan Colleen Godwin (nickname Zoe) age 20 months

Since High School: I have worked off and on as an occupational therapist and now I stay at home with my son and daughter. We adopted our second child last summer from China.

Future Plans: Take it as it comes!

Memorable Teacher: I remember Mr. Hills calm demeanor and quiet humor from being in the Blue and White club.

From: Robert Pine <Ralanpine@aol.com> (Staff)
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Subject: Notice to Gary Ebert’s (1971) friends

Friends of Gary Ebert (1971) might want to visit the display of 84 memorial Blocks from the AIDS Memorial Quilt which will be at Bender Arena, The American University on Tuesday, 3/28 from 10:00am - 7:00pm;

Wednesday, 3/29 from 10:00am - 9:00pm; and Thursday, 3/30 from 10:00am - 7:00pm. The Display is open to the public; there is no admission charged; and there is free parking in the University’s parking lot on Nebraska Avenue.

Two panels, made in Gary’s memory, will be included in the Display. For further information, contact Bob Pine at: ralanpine@aol.com or American University at: aidsquiltau@hotmail.com

From: Sia Raptakes Lappin <josephalappin@aol.com> (1983)
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Subject: update

I found out about the website through my sister Tina Raptakes VanDevander (1985).

Occupation: Exercise Specialist at a Physical Therapy facility, Spouse: Joe, Children: Joseph “Daegan” Lappin 10 ½ months old, Grandchildren: I’m not that old yet!

Since High School: Montgomery College for 2 ½ years then transfered to Salisbury State University in February 1986. Graduated in May 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Continued and received by Masters degree in December 1990. Worked in retail for a short time and then as a mental health counselor (my masters is in counseling) for 3 ½ years. Can’t say that I enjoyed this too much. Could be real depressing at times. Decided that mental health was not for me, although this is where I met my wonderful husband (he was a co-worker, not a patient!) so something good came out of it. Started work in physical therapy rehab in 1995 and have been doing that since. I have also been teaching aerobics for the past 12 years. Joe and I got married in November 1997 and Daegan was born in May 1999. We live in the remote town of Quantico, Md just outside of Salisbury with our two dogs Cody (terrier/chiuaua mix) and Willie (black lab-he lives in the backyard!) I have been working in the physical therapy field as an exercise specialist since 1995 and enjoy this. Who wouldn’t enjoy a job where you’re in a 92 degree pool for half of the day! Hopefully, we’ll expand on our family but for now Daegan keeps us pretty busy!

Memorable Incidents: I can’t remember that far back.

Future Plans: To have more children, win the lottery, and stay happy and healthy.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill of course for all of his quotes of the day and Mr. Gardner for being a wonderful cheerleading sponsor.

I’d love to hear from old classmates and friends and hear what you’ve been up to. Congratulations to Alyson Berman on your twins! I know you’ve got your hands full!

From: Keith D. Kilgore <tripledip3@aol.com> (1971)
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from my Uncle who lives on Arctic Ave. and sent the web site to me.

Occupation: Computer Technician, Spouse: Ellen, aka the cute little blond

Memorable Incidents: Our Football team was undefeated in both Varsity and Junior Varsity the year we graduated. Frank Wesley drove a really cool 1967 RED GTO, and Ricky MacDonald drove a killer SS 396 1967 Chevelle. I would love to hear from anyone. Old drag racers die hard. I have been 11.01 @ 125 mph in a 1968 Firebird

Since High School: I moved to Texas in 1975 after a 4 year stint in the Navy. I repaired kitchen appliances and Air Conditioners for 20 years at Sears and then went to Southern Methodist University to learn Computer Technology and become a Microsoft Systems Certified Engineer. I currently work for an offshore drilling contractor as their computer technician. I got married to the girl of my dreams in 1989 that I met at Second Baptist Church in Houston. April 1^st will be 11 great years that we have been together.

Future Plans: To see all of the National Parks in the USA, We have seen 16 so far. We love to travel. Hopefully to retire early and travel more. Our plans are to retire in the Smoky mountains area. I would love to own a 1934 Ford.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Lanny McCullough in Algebra 1. He helped me make it through the class and made it easy. Ms. Steinkrauss in Earth Science, She was a great teacher and funny. Mr. Robert Clark in Power Mechanics, he helped me rebuild my Dad’s lawn mower

I would love to hear from anyone who was in our class. I often wonder what everyone is doing these days. I look through my yearbooks often.

From: Suzanne “Sue” Melisano <wxlady@aol.com> (1969)
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000
Subject:

I have known about this website for sometime.

Occupation: Data Acquistion Program Manager, National Weather Service/NOAA. Significant Other of 23 yrs: Gilbert Cawn

Memorable Incidents: Too many to list! (Hoping to make more at the Homecoming 2000!)

Since High School: Worked 30 + years for the Federal Government. Moved to Florida.

Future Plans: Retire and live on the Banana River in Merritt Island, Florida.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Choper, Denby Zimmerman and Mable!

From: Eileen Brown Carter <ecarter236@aol.com> (1965)
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000
Subject: 1965 Reunion

I watch the mail everyday for responses to the reunion and each day I receive no letters hey gang I know everybody is very busy with their lives and that letter was put on a desk filed in a cabinet or somewhere else but please take a moment to look it over and at least get your submissions in for the reunion booklet. Since I am doing my own inputting I would appreciate hearing from everybody. I am excited about this reunion since I missed the last one and hope everyone will attend. If you have lost form and need a new one just let me know. We have found the following since last letter, Roy and Howard Beye, Kathy Bowman, Malcolm Harris, Karen Gobeille, John Wark, Carol Richards, Emmett Murphy, now all we need to find is about 70 people. I guess I have fussed long enough everybody have a good month hope the mail brings me lots of replies. Please when you submit your info form please write so I can read as I will be typing for reunion booklet. Thank you. P.S. Class of 64 and 63 looking for people and looking for inputs too.

That all for now Eileen

From: Catherine Osman <chosman@juno.com> (1974)
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000
Subject: Update

How I found out about the website? Mother sent news clipping.

Occupation: US Navy, Spouse: Kenneth Lesley, Children: David - 13, Sarah - 10

Since High School: Attended MIT. Commissioned in US Navy 1979. Designated as a helicopter pilot 1981. Been assigned to several ships and squadrons.

Future Plans: Expecting orders to the DC area this fall.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke - enjoyed teaching. Mr. Hill - made algebra fun. Mrs. Dunzweiler - all those hours of memorizing came in handy many times. Miss Barnes - same.

*********** QUICK TAKES ***********

Dave Rosenfeld - Class of 1982 <david.rosenfeld@usarec.army.mil> I found out about the websitethrough Surfin’. Occupation: Training Developer; U S Army Recruiting Command, Spouse: Kim, Children: Tyler, my 18 year old step-son, is now a freshman at the University of Washington. Amber, my 7 year old rock and roll star, is in the second grade and ready to kick off her World Tour!

Neil Kupper - Class of 1963 <nkupper@speedchoice.com>
I found out about the website from the reunion notice.
Occupation: Field Engineer, Spouse: Linda. Since High School: Installing and Maintaining Large Scale Mainframe Computer Systems

Patricia Slowey - Class of 1982 <tricia@wbalmail.com>
I found out about the website from my sister.
Occupation: Guidance Chairperson, Spouse: William, Children: Sullivan 4 and Gillian 2

Deborah Francis Flores - Class of 1982 <Flores3@prodigy.net> I found out about the website from The Gazette and fellow alumni.
Occupation: crew chief/laborer, Spouse: Edward, Children: Christoher-12, Stephanie-10, Samantha-10

Barbara Mroz Bolling - Class of 1967 <bbollingangel@yahoo.com>
I found out about the website from the Gazette Newspaper Article about the reunion.
Occupation: IBM Administrative Management, Spouse: Raleigh, Children: Kara - 26 yrs old, Grandchildren: Courtney - 4, Kyle - 2

Tony Haberman - Class of 1984 <thaberman@absolutebenefits.com> Occupation: Insurance Broker, Spouse: Wendy, Children: Avery Liza - 3 months. Memorable Incidents: Partying on the roof of Peary on the weekends.

Chee Chee Ponton Higgins - Class of 1974 <cph5k@aol.com> I found out about the website from my best friend from high school, Diane Lawrence (Biaett).
Occupation: Mother of 5 and a dog, Spouse: Gary (Moose), Children: Bryan - 17, Collin - 11, Kevin - 14, Martin - 9, Meghan- 12

Mable Geissler Smith - Class of 1964 <msmith054@hotmail.com> I found out about the website from Carol Cotton Hendrix.
Occupation: Homemaker, Spouse: Barry, Children: Stacy 32, Steve 30, Grandchildren: Michele 12 ½, Joey 11, Lyndsy 7

W. Scott Simmons - Class of 1980 <moonson@email.msn.com>
I found out about the website through an e-mail message from a friend.
Occupation: Technical Writer, Spouse: Beth. Other alums I know about? Susan Marie Talavera (nee Simmons) and Henry Talavera are in Texas.

Debi Brite Green - Class of 1969 <dldlobx@aol.com>
I found out about the website on line.
Occupation: Fed Ex, Significant Other: Don, Children: Brien Green 29 and Emily Green 21, Grandchildren: Bryson Green 3-1/2

Margo Fitzpatrick - Class of 1979 <fitzpatrick_margo@bah.com> I found out about the website from my brother-in-law.
Occupation: Technology Consultant

Bill Baltzell - Class of 1980 <billbaltzell@netscape.net> I found out about the website through my parents from a newspaper article. Occupation: Accounting/Controller, Spouse: Lee, Children: Victoria - 3 and Patrick - 10 months

Marilyn Goff Pittore - Class of 1966 <mp17a@nih.gov> How I found out about the website? Just surfing!
Occupation: Fed. Gov’t-Logistics Management Specialist, Spouse: Joe, Children: Shawn Joseph Schmitz, Landon Joseph Pittore, both are 25 yrs. old

James W. Goff - Class of 1968 <calhem1@aol.com> Children: Michelle and Elizabeth....TWINS...18 years old! [Submitted by sister, Marilyn Goff Pittore, 1966: “...he would love to be contacted!”]

Pat DeCederfelt - Class of 1967 <santahaus@webtv.net>
How I found out about the website? Phyllis Jones Gave It to me. I’ll pass on to rest of family.
Occupation: nightauditor/The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, Children: John Pelicano Jr. 11-70 engaged lives in Gaithersburg, Eric Pelicano 3-74 Married to Candace lives in Gaithersburg.

Brad Oscar - Class of 1982 <Boscar64@aol.com>
Occupation: Actor Sandy Phillips Holland - Class of 1967 <chsh0116@aol.com> I found out about the website from Audrey Lohr.
Occupation: Retired! Spouse: Charlie

Sean Logan - Class of 1983 <riflex@starpower.net>
Occupation: Contractor, Spouse: Brenda, Children: Kyle 8 and Eric 5

kenny sherwood - Class of 1972 <kennethsherwood@msn.com> I found out about the website from my younger sister susie sherwood. Occupation: executive chef, Spouse: rhonda, Children: blair dawn 20,sabrina lee 18, nickalos 9, libby 8mo., Grandchildren: gauge austin 2, noah cablob 2

Linda Brooks Toman - Class of 1983 <VAstormToman@aol.com>
I found out about the website from Kevin Brooks.
Occupation: Reg. Med Asst, Spouse: Vince, Children: Kyle 9, Justin 6, Danielle 9

Patricia Peterson Ross - Class of 1965 <pioneerocm@aol.com>
I found out about the website from friends.
Occupation: retired dental hygienist, Spouse: Jay

Linda Hudgins Adams Calloway - Class of 1968 <lca9@cdc.gov> I found out about the website on television. Occupation: Equal Employment Manager, Spouse: Quinton E. Calloway, Children: David B. Adams, Age 28

Mary Berg McAndrew - Class of 1983 <mcandrew@pnbi.com>
Occupation: Sales Manager for Post-Newsweek, Spouse: Jovi (Rockville, ‘86), Children: Beautiful daughter, Haley who will be 7 in May.

Johanna “Shana” Showard Kidwell - Class of 1983 <mjkidwell@erols.com>
I found out about the website from another Alumni.
Occupation: ResearchAdministrator, Spouse: Michael, Children: Jake age 10

Terry Dale - Class of 1984 <terence_dale@hotmail.com> I found out about the website from Laura (Stookey) Money.
Occupation: Film Maker

John Wark - Class of 1965 <jwark@zianet.com>
I found out about the website through a letter sent to my Father by Elizabeth E. Carter. Occupation: College Prof., Spouse: Jennifer

Michelle Morison Haas - Class of 1975 <michelle.haas@marriott.com>
Occupation: Marketing- Communications Manager Marriott Corporation Spouse: Michael, Children: Kyle - 13, Dylan - 9

Steve Hix - Class of 1973 <stevehix@hotmail.com>
Occupation: Teacher, Children: Joshua 18 and Ashley 17

Kathy Lyons-Burke - Class of 1975 <kathy.lyons-burke@nist.gov>
Occupation: Computer Scientist, Spouse: Brian M. Lyons-Burke, Children: Sean 10 and Kyle 8

Jim Fitch - Class of 1981 <jfitch@jhu.edu>
How I found out about the website? Serendipity.
Occupation: Librarian

Bill Thompson - Class of 1964 <mwt21@erols.com> I found out about the website from Candy Beck.

JOHN BITANGO - Class of 1975 <BITANGO1@AOL.COM>
How I found out about the website? SEARCHED IT OUT. Occupation: IBM TECHNCIAN, Spouse: DEBBIE, Children: JEDIDIAH (JED) 14, ZACHARY (ZACH) 12, MOLLY 7

JAMES LAWSON - Class of 1968 <MRGIZMO@BSC.NET>
I found out about the website from my SISTER. Occupation: RETIRED, Children: ANNA MARIE, 30; JAMES STANLEY, 27; RAYMOND FORREST, 25; PHILLIP CARL, 23

Monica Penn - Class of 1980 <loch419@erols.com>

I found out about the website from my Brother. Occupation: Health Care Management, Since High School: College, graduate school, work and play. Memorable Teacher: Killer Kilpatrick-Women’s Softball Coach. The softball players will remember why?

Larry Rosen - Class of 1975 <lrosen@maysval.com>
How I found out about the website... former student told me. Occupation: photographer, Spouse: Susan, Children: Ryan 16, Allison 12, Since High School: Rode a bicycle across the country (3,150 miles). Got rich in the stock market. Still married after 18 years!

Bob Putman - Class of 1975 <rr_putman@yahoo.com>
I found out about the website through a search on Yahoo (Robert E. Peary High School).
Occupation: Computer Services Supervisor, Spouse: Mary, Children: Jared - Age 12, Erica - Age 9

END OF TEXT - MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE - VOLUME 4, NUMBER 8

Articles for the next issue are due April 22, 2000

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