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Volume 4, Number 9,
April 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
From:
Laura Seager <lseager@hotmail.com>
(1974)
Date:
Thu, 6 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Sandy (Swarr).
Occupation:
Park Ranger- Biologist, Spouse: Oly, Children: Otto- Springer Spaniel
& notorious pound-hound Buddy, Rubby -cats, Grandchildren: Do kitties
count??
Memorable
Incidents: The craziness of doing everything we likely shouldn’t have
been doing. And, living
through it all!! Thank
goodness!
Since
High School: Graduating from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. While being
a Park Range during the summer in mostly western parks, Grand Canyon,
Yosemite, Mt. Rainier, etc. (but also Wash. DC & Wolf Trap Farm Park!) Graduate school in Flagstaff, Az. Travelling in Alaska and
Europe. Cooking school and
language school in Paris. And,
teaching 3rd and 4th grade on the Havasupai Indian
reservation, where I was paid back for all the grief I gave my teachers in
High School.
Future
Plans: To spend the next 4 yrs. in the Denver area.
Then, relocate to the Oregon coast near Florence.
To finish a set of children’s books to National Parks.
To be happy!!
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Clarke was a great history teacher, and very entertaining!
Mr. Peerless, was a nice person, although I do feel guilty for
torturing him in homeroom. I
need to think about this question!
Other
alums I know about? I’m
afraid I’m awful about keeping in touch.
It
must be the time difference!
If
anyone is ever in the Denver area, please call!
The weather is wonderful here; it’s always sunny!
And, there are many outdoor recreation opportunities!
To say nothing of the great skiing!!
From:
Brian Dietz <hawken@dnsonline.net>
(1974)
Date:
Sat, 8 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from a newspaper article regarding Bruce Prothero.
Occupation:
Healthcare Executive, Spouse: Patty, Children: Shannon 17 and Joshua 15
Memorable
Incidents: The Wheaton Game in November 1973.
The Nad’s - Mr. Williams - baseball antics - baseball practices,
Mr. Hill - a class teacher and great for homeroom - great example for
kids. Homecomings. The Senior Prom and Dinner at Indian Springs.
Craig Davis’s 1000 point. Streaking
on the lower field - other names withheld.
Party’s at Dave Shermans and my house.
Dave Sherman falling asleep in my front yard.
Kenny Brace as JV football coach.
The 4 county championship teams in 1972 - football, baseball,
basketball & golf. Cruising
the neighborhood. Howard
Beubien and his Ford Bronco. Breakfasts
at Big Boys. Mr. Boyd and Mr.
Clark in History. Key Club.
Wrestling Team practice - Mr. Bresler.
Mr. Haun. Graduation
at University of Maryland. The
variety shows - incredibly funny.
Since
High School: Graduated from Frostburg State College in 1978. Graduated from George Washington University in 1980 - MHA.
Completed residency at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma
Center in Baltimore in 1980. Have worked as an Executive at Church Hospital Corporation,
Baltimore, Greater Laural Beltsville Hospital, Prince George’s Hospital
Center, Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring and Saint Joseph’s Regional
Medical Center in Plymouth, Indiana.
Have been active in our kids activities.
Have doing a lot of traveling, hunting, church activities, reading
civil war history, riding my motorcycle, trying to stay in touch with the
gang from Peary High School.
Future
Plans: Continue to manage hospital systems.
Continue to travel and hunt. Enjoy
my kids high school and college activities.
Increase my involvement in my local church.
Seek other career opportunities in the next 3 years.
Memorable
Teachers: Bill Williams - had a strong influence on my outlook on life.
He probably doesn’t know it but if it weren’t for him I
probably would not be where I am at today.
Very motivational. Mr. Hill - was a truly devout Christian with a great ethic.
Mr. Brace - a great motivator.
Mr. Boyd - great to talk to and laid back.
We can all learn that. Mr.
Clark - a great guy. My
sociology teacher whose name escapes me right now.
Meda Mitchell - a very nice, kind individual.
Dr. Dunn - Extremely dedicated and committed in what he believed
in, even when it wasn’t popular. Mr.
Baker - football coach - a great guy.
Good teacher. Col.
Heard - I loved his WW II stories.
Other
alums I know about? I am not
aware of who is missing. If
you would let me know I’ll work on it a bit.
I
truly appreciate the work you have done in developing this web site.
It is
great. THANK YOU.
From:
Carlan Kimmel Foltz <ckf1500@aol.com>
(1968)
Date:
Mon, 10 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my husband.
Occupation:
RN (not active)/ Homemaker (still active:)) Spouse: Thomas, Children:
Kelly Foltz Hogan-26; Kasey Foltz Freeman-23; Kendall Foltz-19; Kappie
Foltz-17; Kinsley Foltz-14. Grandchildren:
Jordan Taylor Freeman-3; Skylar Ashton Freeman-1 ½; Trystan Monfils
Freeman-5 mos.; ______?
Memorable
Incidents: Many happy memories!
Since
High School: Growing older and “wiser” :)
Future
Plans: Only the Lord knows!
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill- because he chose to live out the greatest
commandment...”to love one another”..a true godly man!
Mr. Williams, because he was handsome, fun and concerned about his
students.
From:
Al Comeau <albertcomeau@aol.com>
(1978)
Date:
Tue, 11 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Rob Wolf, friend and classmate.
Occupation:
Mortgage Banking, Spouse: Beth, Children: Alexis Marie Almost 3, Ashley
Jordan - 1
Memorable
Incidents: My high school days were a blast. Too many good times to pick
out only a few.
Since
High School: Career, marriage and family.
Memorable
Teachers: Clarke and Boyd. They were the best at making their courses both
interesting & enjoyable at the same time.
From:
Craig Bast <tech@citynet.net>
(1982)
Date:
Tue, 11 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Just
happened to put in Peary on
Occupation:
Cable TV System Manager, Spouse: Christie, Children: Lucas age 5,
Grandchildren: None yet, thank you
Since
High School: Asst. Mgr at Rockville Bicycle, then Army at Ft. Hood
Future
Plans: Good question, I have no good answer
From:
Patricia Knesel Blizzard <patricia.blizzard@hydro.com>
(1965)
Date:
Wed, 12 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from the ‘65 class reunion newsletter.
Occupation:
Attorney/VP, Norsk Hydro Americas, Spouse: Bill, Children:
Memorable
Incidents: Phyllis Magrab’s trip to New York; Mr. Gibbs teaching us
opera; My Fair Lady and Of Thee I Sing; Sans Souci; Dr. Dunn forcing us to
use that dog - King in everything; John Hutchison pitching a no-hitter;
Mark Mathis giving a “State of the School” address; Kris Vander Weyden
singing “Do You Love Me”; Ronnie Prue as a cheerleader.
Since
High School: After college, we lived in Germany for 2 years, then moved to
Colorado. I went to law
school there, worked for Governor Lamm doing environmental law, and had
our second child. Since 1986,
we’ve lived in Florida. Both
boys are in college and we recently moved from the beach to Tampa.
Last year I started a new job with a Norwegian company and love the
international law work. I
travel to Oslo a lot. I’m
still with my original husband - Bill.
I’m a semi-bad golfer (but trying to get better) and we recently
renovated a 1920’s home. No
grandkids yet (at least none that I know about!)
Future
Plans: I’ll probably stop working when it stops being fun, then we’ll
travel. Continue with charity
work that I do, maybe run for political office.
Life is always full of surprises.
Memorable
Teachers: Vincent Gibbs - he taught me to love the arts, something that
has stayed with me. Phyllis
Magrab - the most challenging, and best, teacher I had.
She was so committed to the students.
We all scored well on the verbal SAT because of her vocabulary
tests.
I
wish our kids and grandkids could go to a school like Peary, where the
major problems were kids smoking in the bathroom and wearing their skirts
too short.
From:
Bryant Brooks <HAN2BRY@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Wed, 12 Apr 2000
Subject:
Karate
My
daughter Kristina went to the world karate championship quarter finals in
Taiwan last month and lost to Croatia.
But not bad for being the youngest member (18) of the USA team.
Her ranking is #2 USA, #8 IN THE WORLD Collegian!
From:
MARYLAH CLARK MARTIN <marylah_martin@fc.mcps.k12.md.us>
(Staff)
Date:
Thu, 13 Apr 2000
Subject:
RETIREMENT
I WAS
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY AT PEARY (1960-77).
AFTER 30 YEARS WITH MCPS, I WILL BE RETIRING FROM WOODLIN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EFFECTIVE JUNE, 2000.
THE
WOODLIN STAFF IS HAVING A RECEPTION FOR ME JUNE 8, AT 3:45 P.M. IN THE
WOODLIN ELEMENTARY MEDIA CENTER. FOR
FURTHER DETAILS, CONTACT BARBARA SCHWEITZER--301 650-6440.
From:
Suzanne H. Babich <babich@erols.com>
(non-alumna)
Date:
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Subject:
Pipe Band
Dear
Midnight Sun,
Some
alumni might be interested in knowing that they can buy an ad in the
Program for the upcoming Pipe Band Festival May 6,2000 The ads can be for
your business or just personal cheerful messages. The costs start at
$50.00 and go up depending on the amount of space.
The
Pipe Band donations are tax deductible. The kids are also selling raffle
tickets for a trip to Scotland or anywhere Iceland Air flies. The cost is
$5.00 or 5 for $20.00. Let us know if you would like any. The Festival
tickets are also available. Anyone wishing to donate door prize like items
would also be welcome. Please let us know.
Sincerely,
Suzanee Babich parent of two snare drummers
e-mail
contact Lisa Fraizer at stixmaker@aol.com
From:
Becky Hawkins Fitch - Becky’s Designs <fitchfam08@juno.com>
(1963)
Date:
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Subject:
SPRING OPEN HOUSE TO BENEFIT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
There
will be a Spring Open House with a percentage of the proceeds to benefit
Children’s Hospital the last week of April in Damascus, MD.
For further details, contact me at fitchfam08@juno.com!
The
show will open:
Tues.
April 25th, 6pm-8pm
Wed.
April 26th, noon-6pm
Thurs.
April 27th, 6pm-8pm
Fri.
April 28th, 6pm-8pm
Sat.
April 29th, 10amqt-7pm
The
show will have available unique gifts for your friends, family, you and
your home and display many decorating ideas.
Some of the gifts include stained and etched glass, pillows,
mirrors, candles, frames, florals and hand-painted porcelain jewelry.
Hope to see you there!
From:
Patrick Casteel <patrickcasteel@hotmail.com>
(1983)
Date:
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Subject:
death in family
We
have a bit of bad news, my nephew (Matthew Casteel) not 4 months old
passed away last night, the cause of death is not certain as of yet. He
was found in his crib already deceased. He was born about 3-4 weeks early
and is the child of my sister Brenda Casteel who also has two other
children. Matthew was born to her by way of emergency caesarian section
and he was too small to go home for about three weeks, plus needed some
surgical work during that time. It has been a bad few months for my family
after my heart ordeal and the bad time my sister had with Matthew and now
his death. Please pray for my family, Donna Burke, Robert Casteel - class
of 81. We will all miss Matthew Casteel 2000.
Thank
You
From:
63-65 Reunion Committee...
Candy Beck Burch <cacky50@aol.com>
(1964)
Carol Cotton Hendrix <carolh@gateway.net>
(1964)
Elizabeth Brown Carter <ecarter236@aol.com>
(1965)
Gale Senseman Privette <Gale7@juno.com>
(1966)
Date:
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Subject:
Class of 63, 64 and 65 Reunion
The
response has been GREAT
Hope
you’ve made it a date
Looking
forward to seeing friends
That
we knew back then.
IF
you set it aside
and
still trying to decide
Just
make it a go—
And
send in your dough!
We’ve
heard from so many
that
complain they’re not skinny
They
use to have hair
That
ain’t now there
Breast
and Buns that have gone south
Even
have wrinkles around my mouth
Our
kids all have kids, and that ain’t all
NOW
we’re called grand maw and grand paw.
But
we’re smarter and wiser than we were back then
It’s
so great to catch up and relate to a friend
Sharing
and laughing, discussing the past
New
friendships will be made that will forever last
Through
all these years
Through
the joys and tears
Have
made us stronger
To
Live much longer
Friends
are for sharing
Can’t
replace the caring
As
the time has passed
We’ve
realized at last
More
of what life’s about
Without
a doubt
THAT
IT’S WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE
AND
NOT THE OUT.
Really
looking forward to a FABULOUS weekend and seeing everyone.
If you haven’t yet responded we’d love to hear from you.
The
63, 64 & 65 reunion committee ;)
Candy,
Carol, Eileen, and Gale
From:
Janet Darr Puyot <Puyot@cber.fda.gov>
(1969)
Date:
Wed, 19 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Shari class of 1979.
Occupation:
Management Analyst, Spouse: Benjamin, Children: Denise 29 and Paul 27 ½,
Grandchildren: Angelena 28 months and Tyler 2 months
Other
alums I know about? I found
an old classmate Pam Marshall class of 1969 and we have been going
excerising together. Pam
lives in Germantown, MD
I
went to Florida 4/1 - 4/15/00 to see my new grandson Tyler John who was
born on 2/9/00. This is my second grandchild.
What a joy to have one granddaughter and one grandson.
From:
Rick Koenig <rickkoenig@pcisys.net>
(1968)
Date:
Wed, 19 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website while Net Surfing !!
Occupation:
Network Engineer, Spouse: Althea, Children: Sheri Lynn Hutchens - Age 26,
Richard Daniel Koenig - Age 24, Patricia Anne Koenig - Age 21,
Grandchildren: Tyler Andrew Hutchens - Age 1
Memorable
Incidents: Student Driver’s Ed Instructing with Mr. Moore !! Hitting the winning run for the only game we won in JV
Baseball ! Our 10th Grade Class Trip !!
Since
High School: 1) Worked at the Washington Post till March 1969, 2) Spent 4
yrs in the US Navy (1969 - 1973) as a Gunfire Control Technician, 3) Got
Married to my beautiful wife Althea in 1971, 4)
Worked for Vitro Corporation for approx. 18 ½ yrs as a government
contractor for the Navy, 5) Moved to Colorado Springs, Co in 1998 -
Currently work as a consultant for COMSYS Inc. in MCI Worldcom Garden of
the Gods Facility in Colorado Springs - Am in Mile High Heaven !!
Future
Plans: Retire somewhere in the Rocky Mountains !!
Memorable
Teachers=Mr. Stewart / US History - had a great rapport with students. Mr.
Thomas / Problems of Democracy - Always saw him at A&P.
Mr. Williams / Gym - Taught me how to “stretch” for my goals.
Mr. Moore / Driver’s Ed - Enjoyed being a student instructor.
This
is one great Website !!
From:
Debbie Keady Hiltz <dhiltz@cybrtyme.com>
(1969)
Date:
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I found out about the website from my sister, Lynne Keady Galletti (Peary Alumni).
Occupation:
Owner/Newcomer Welcoming Service, Spouse: Donald, Children: Thomas Lee
Hiltz, II Age 9
Since
High School: Married; moved to Alabama; started my family; started my
business
Future
Plans: Raise my son; travel with my husband; build my business
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Hill - his kindness and patience
Thanks
for the time and effort you put into making it possible for Peary
graduates to find each other!!
From:
Tina Koepke Shirey <lapdog7@email.com>
(1975)
Date:
Fri, 21 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother.
Occupation:
self-employed seamstress, Spouse: Sean, Children: Jessica 18, Michael 17,
Sarah 14
Memorable
Incidents: Sadly, Debbie Insley’s death - Our great football games!
Since
High School: Loving my children, my husband and my seven mini-dachshunds!
Future
Plans: Surviving my teenagers.
Memorable
Teacher: The teacher in charge of DECA in ‘75, I can’t remember his
name right now but I felt he really tried to do something for the kids
that wanted it.
From:
Shirley Santilhano Friedman <gsmusic@netzero.net>
(1981)
Date:
Fri, 21 Apr 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I had talked to Neal Pizzano a couple of
years ago. I just got a computer a few months ago.
Occupation:
waitress / singer/ worship leader Children: Lauren Anne Friedman – age
11, Eric Mitchell Friedman - age 6
Memorable
Incidents: Getting really rowdy at all the football and basketball games.
We all seemed to have such a great time.
Since
High School: Started working at a Real Estate and Mortgage Co. for a few
years, then got married and pregnant, became a stay at home mom for a few
years, then had another baby and left my husband. Now I’m raising my two
children on my own and enjoying life. Still searching for Mr. Right. I
also have been performing in a lot of Gilbert & Sullivian light
operas, which I really enjoy.
Future
Plans: To find that Mr. Right. To work on finding a better job in the
music business or office management. Even though I love my jobs now.
You never know what the future holds. Only God knows that.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Peerless - He used to say the funniest things at the right
time.
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