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Volume 5, Number 1,
August 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Lenny Chornock <chorlop@erols.com>
(1975)
Date:
Fri, 28 Jul 2000
Subject:
New Baby Boy
JONATHAN
BENJAMIN CHORNOCK was born 7/6/00 7lb 5 oz. Mother/wife, Carol, and baby
doing well. Jonathan’s 3 sisters are also doing well adjusting!
NEEDED
SOME ADDED TESTOSTERONE IN THE HOUSE!
Other
alums I know about? Edie Sneidar has been located in California. She is happily married and refuses to buy a computer! E-mail
me if you wish to communicate with her. Thanks to Joyce Packer Budman,
class of 1974 for her assistance.
From:
Elizabeth Loftus Singer <ESinger370@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Fri, 28 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my cousin Susan Loftus Scanlon.
Occupation:
psychotherapist, Spouse: Michael, Children: Isabel Beatrice, 4 years old
Memorable
Incidents: Long Day’s Journey Into Night, The Little Foxes, my three
friends: Maxine Barrish, Sue
Eskite and Cathy Osman
Since
High School: i acted professionally for 16 years doing mostly regional
theatre in various cities across America.
Then married and decided to try something else—psychotherapy.
Future
Plans: build my practice, raise my child, and enjoy NYC.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Gibbs and Ms. Vadala
From:
Frank A. Purcell <frap@pipeline.com>
(1983)
Date:
Sun, 30 Jul 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through a websearch.
Occupation:
Sr. Unix Systems Programmer, Spouse: Elizabeth Arriaza
Memorable
Incident: Sr. year spring break (or what I remember of it ..)
Since
High School: Graduated from U. of Maryland, Economics (1989), Computer
Science (1994). Married March
28, 1998. I’m a computer
systems professional working at GEICO Direct in Chevy Chase, MD.
My wife and I like to travel to Maine, Florida, and Europe every
year.
From:
Patty Darr Osmond <Bodybuilder526@hotmail.com>
(1970)
Date:
Tue, 1 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from two of my sisters - Janet & Debbie.
Occupation:
Housewife & mother, Spouse: Bill, Children: James, age 29, born Dec.
30, 1970 and Kevin, age 25, born Dec. 20, 1974.
Grandchildren: Still waiting after James has been married for 9
years.
Hopefully
next year, I’ve heard, I could be a grandmom.
Memorable
Incident: How much fun the Junior Prom was; getting together with so many,
having a good dinner, and a great time dancing.
Since
High School: Raising two wonderful sons, traveling for the last 28 years
with Bill in the military; living in places like Germany for 6 ½ years
and Hawaii for about 3 years. Enrolling
in college when our son James started college.
In fact we were in the same typing class together.
I have 72-credit hrs. And no degree.
My major is Recreation. Funny
thing about college, I was on the deans list every quarter.
Had to do really well, to set a good example for all these young
kids.
Future
Plans: In 2 years take a vacation in Hawaii with my sisters, and of course
Bill. Might be there sooner,
if Kevin still plans on getting married there.
Have a pool built with a sliding board, hopefully next year. If not, I find myself jumping into my neighbor’s pool a
lot, with all this humidity we got here, in AL.
I just might be a grandma after James has been married for 9 years.
If
anyone has Mimi Cummings address or email, please email to me.
Thanks!
From:
Cindy Libby Saunders <cindysaunders12@hotmail.com>
Date:
Thu, 3 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Financial Administrator, Spouse: Greg, Children: Heather 16, Sarah 14, Joe
12, Tom 10, Kevin 8. Grandchildren: None that I am aware of!?
Memorable
Incidents: Where would I ever begin?
Too many to remember!
Since
High School: Everything! Everything
I won’t let my kids do! Just
kidding! The usual stuff: marriage, work, kids; stay home, back to work.
Future
Plans: I’m living it right now, my future plans of coming back home to
Gray. Beach life,
snowmobiles, skis...this is the life and my future plans.
From:
Ron Hardy <RSJ10710@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Thu, 3 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from a friend, then browsing for myself.
Occupation:
Police-Montgomery County, Spouse: Sharon, Children: Jennifer 17
Memorable
Incidents: The lasting friendships made.
Since
High School: 20 years with the Montgomery County Police. Building our
place with a great view and having 4 horses.
Future
Plans: Retire in 5-7 years to North Carolina.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Bragonia-life on the basketball team and coming back to Peary
to teach in his criminal justice courses.
From:
Patricia Toler Anceleitz <PLToler1@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Sat, 5 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Self-Employed, Common-Law Husband: Jerome Anceleitz, Children: One child,
a daughter, Caitlin Brynn, age 10 yrs old. Born May 30, 1990 after only 5
hours of labor. Very
difficult birth but the pride and joy of my life.
Memorable
Incidents: Too many to count
Since
High School: Working and raising a child with an emotional handicap as
well as a learning disability. (Never mentioned it before because I was a
little embarrassed but now I’ve come to accept the fact that God has a
reason for everything so I treasure my daughter).
Future
Plans: To be debt-free and able to retire early.
Memorable
Teachers/Staff: Mr. Hill and Mr. Bragnior.
They were excellent teachers and taught me well.
I also remember my grandfather, Mr. Stanley Brown, the building
service worker (not too many people would notice the custodial staff, but
I did). My grandfather always
made sure that my lunch was waiting for me after class and when he died
this past February it almost destroyed me.
I’m
still looking for Mary Jo Wurdeman, but I found Danny Ryan.
He’s currently living in San Francisco and loving life.
Would
like to know any information regarding the 20 yr reunion so if anyone who
is connected with reunion committee would be gracious enough to email me I
would appreciate it. I’ve
been doing reverse tracings and keeping up to date with information
changes under the mistaken impression that I along with three other
graduates would be coordinating a reunion for our class.
From:
Brenda Zerbe St. Thomas <brendastthomas@hotmail.com>
(1980)
Date:
Mon, 7 Aug 2000
Subject:
Marriage
I
found out about the website from my sister.
Occupation:
writer, Spouse: Jeff, Children: LCPL Michael Kelley, Jr. USMC age 19,
James Kelley 16, Matthew Kelley 16, Joseph Kelley 10, Abigail Kelley 7,
Bethany St. Thomas 2 ½, Jennifer St. Thomas 1 year.
JUST
MARRIED!! Took us long
enough! My sweetie Jeff and I
finally made it legal on July 22nd at a little white church
with family and close friends. His
parents flew in from Montana and Allyson Smith came all the way from New
York (looking too good, I might add, she has not aged a day!) We are
extremely happy and are confident that this is one marriage that will
last!! As for other news, my
oldest son, Mike, is a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps and is currently
stationed at Beaufort, S.C., working as an air traffic controller, and is
getting married on April 6th, 2001!
I am way too young to be a grandmother, so they had better just
wait a while! My second
oldest son, James, spent the spring working as a congressional page for
Steny Hoyer and attending the U.S. Page
school in the Library of Congress. He
met lots of politicians and had a great time in the adult world, living in
a dorm and strolling around what he hopes will be his future stomping
grounds. (Vote for James Kelley for Congress!) He graduates from high
school in 2001. Finally, my
third oldest son, (I have 7 kids, so updates take a while...) has decided
to enter the Navy after graduation in 2001.
Whew! Well, that’s
about it, the younger ones aren’t doing too much right now, just
enjoying what’s left of summer vacation. I am looking forward to the
reunion, hoping to see some familiar faces and enjoying an evening out
with my new husband!
From:
Tim Gedney <tcg1957@aol.com>
(1975)
Date:
Mon, 7 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from classmates.
Occupation:
Naval Flight Officer, Children: Erik Timothy Gedney - born 20 March 1986,
Shannon
Since
High School: Been in the Navy now for over 19 years...plan on
“retiring” in November 2002. Sad
to report, separated from my wife Christine in May 97’.
Now divorced.
Future
Plans: Hope to attend Physician’s Assistant School...be a PA for my
“second career”.
Other
alums I know about? Found
Bill Reiske down here in Norfolk.
He’s
never been to a reunion, and don’t think he has plans to do so. Oh, well. His
loss. You all are great, and
getting better all the time!!!
From:
Cindy Brooks Bossert <cinbossert@olg.com>
(1972)
Date:
Mon, 7 Aug 2000
Occupation:
Certified Dental Assistant, Spouse: Mike, Children: Brooks 21yrs.
Memorable
Incidents: Winning the Final Richard Montgomery football game, class trip
to the Bahamas and the “walk” to Montgomery County school board.
Since
High School: Enjoying tranquil living in rural Calvert County. I’ve been working full time in the dental profession for
the past 26yrs (20yrs. in a Bethesda pediatric dental office). I am a
volunteer with Calvert Hospice Bereavement program as a facilitator for
our children’s groups. We are thoroughly enjoying our son’s (who
recently was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp.) stay at home,
however short his time is with us, while he pursues a new job as a
computer network specialist.
Future
Plans: Continue to live in Cal. County enjoying the good life, boating,
walking through our woods, and observing nature surrounding us.
Mostly I will continue working, volunteering and having fun... Next
year we will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary by taking a
cruise!
Memorable
Staff: Mr. Lewis (vice principal) In 1970, Montgomery County allowed girls
to wear pants to school, providing they had a note from their parents. The
day after it became legal I wore a blue and white checkered wool pantsuit
with a frilly white blouse and I had a note from mom stating it was more
decent that I wear pants to school than short skirts.
Mr. Lewis took me out of math class (during a test) and spent 40
mins. explaining why he would NEVER allow his daughter to wear pants to
school... how things have changed!
From:
Leonard Salters Jr. <lsalters@collegeclub.com>
(1969)
Date:
Wed, 9 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Database/Internet Specialist
Memorable
Incidents: Playing in the Pep Band, I had the most fun going to all the
events. Also, the year our football team went undefeated.
Since
High School: I am back in school currently working on AA degree in
Computer Applications.
Future
Plans: To get my web page business up and running and getting more
clients.
From:
Wayne Smith <wsmith@gj.net>
(1984)
Date:
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Smiley Weixel.
Occupation:
Television Production, Spouse: Connie, Children: 3 Step Kids - Tia 19,
Tory 17, Tara 15
Memorable
Incidents: Parties at Blue (Brew) Rock - (running from the cops at the end
of most)
Since
High School: Graduated from University of Colorado in Boulder in 1990, got
into Television Production, Married Connie 7 years ago (got the package
deal - 3 step kids), Have been producing TV stuff for the past 10 years,
Fly fishing all over Colorado.
Future
Plans: Get rich, retire early, open up a fly shop & fish my ass off.
Or Not.
Memorable
Teachers: Vinny Gibbs - He told me I couldn’t write, & not to even
think about going into any kind of communications field. Well, he learned
me Inglish so good that I actually gradiated with honors with a BS in
Journalism. Good thing I
don’t listen so well...
Also,
Mr. Hill - What a class act - Probably the best teacher ever -
(unfortunately I still suck at math & went into the only field that
didn’t require any of it)
From:
Debra Perry Clements <doghouse48@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Sun, 13 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Kathi Perry Magaro (sister) class of
Occupation:
self employed, Spouse: Timothy, Kathleen Christine 13, Jeffery Kaye 11
Memorable
Incidents: Parties, ski trips beach trips with the gang skipping school to
go to D.C. to see Jackson Browne
Since
High School: Married 2 kids working coaching daughters softball team going
to kids games have partys with friends
Future
Plans: travel
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Luck she suspended me for skipping school.
Mrs.
Tamm was the coolest teacher by far
From:
Mike Quigley <mikequig@aol.com>
(1973)
Date:
Mon, 14 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through the Internet.
Occupation:
Consultant, Spouse: June, Children: Vicki age 10
Memorable
Incident: Being suspended for skipping Bachelor Living class, and going to
McDonalds instead. Hey I was
hungry.
Since
High School: Retired from the Air Force in February 1999.
I just completed a major consulting project where we performed a
business process reengineering initiative on HQ Air Combat Command, USAF.
Now onto to other initiatives.
Future
Plans: Consulting, and hey if contracts are not in abundance, I still
remember how to cook hamburgers and make Tacos.
Memorable
Teachers/Staff: Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Travers, Ms. Brewer, and Mr. Baker for
being outstanding teachers. Dr.
Dunn for putting up with us, and for providing us an outstanding school,
safe environment, and great memories.
I
just received my second Masters in Education from Old Dominion University,
so now I guess it’s off to Freds Refrigerator School so I can learn real
job skills and get a real job.
From:
Carol Cotton Hendrix <carolphs64@home.com>
(1964)
Date:
Mon, 14 Aug 2000
Subject:
Class of 1964
To
The Class of 1964:
I
want to thank all of you who attended the reunion and for your kind
comments to Candy, Eileen, Gale and me for our efforts. There are many
people in our class that I want to say a special thank you to because
without them this event would have never been possible. But first let me
thank my co-chairs, Candy, Eileen and Gale. I have never worked with such
a great committee. The 4 of us got along so well and I can honestly say we
were never in disagreement about anything and there was always a real
spirit of cooperation. Now as to thanking those of you in the class of 64,
first and foremost is Candy Beck Burch. Candy began assisting me on the
reunion about 2 and half years ago and while she found many of the
addresses for people in our class she also went on to search for many in
63 and 65 as well. She then stepped in to take over total responsibility
for the class of 63. She probably spent more time on this reunion than
anyone else involved. She also hosted many meetings in her home and gave
me a bed for the night whenever I had to drive to Md. for a meeting. She
made all of those little favors, which were at your place settings on the
tables Saturday night. And if that weren’t enough she then made dips and
snacks for the hospitality suite. There were many people in our class who
made cash donations when we realized that the funds from ticket sales
alone were not going to cover all of our expenses. Some people donated a
couple dollars towards postage and others made very substantial large cash
donations and because of those donations we did not have to pass the hat
on Saturday night to pay the bill. Those from 64 who donated included
Brenda Alterton, Jan Fruiterman, Peggi Green Lowe, Carolyn Jones Melius, Betsy Loftus Kingman, Patricia Muth
Sterquell, and Stephen Pouleris. There were also many who assisted on
Saturday night including Patricia Muth Sterquell, Betsy Loftus Kingman,
Pam Foringer Walters and her guest, Mable Geissler Smith and Kim Nelson
Burns who all took a turn at the registration table. A special thank you
to Stephen Pouleris for offering a blessing before dinner and for his
excellent impersonation of Admiral Peary later in the evening. And last
but not least thank you to Bob Jones for so generously stocking the
hospitality suite bar. All of you helped to make this event the success
that it was.
Now
as to the future, many people have expressed a desire to have a 40th
reunion in 2004. I am willing to assist anyone who will volunteer to chair
a 40th reunion but I cannot do it myself. A few of you may be
retired by then and may have more time to take on this task. It will be
simpler than this one was since we will have most of the addresses this
time and won’t have to spend years just looking for people. And I can
offer lots of tips on what to do and what not to do based on my experience
with this one. So think about it and do consider volunteering to get
involved in a 40th reunion.
Finally,
if all of you would please keep in touch with me either directly or
through the MSO on-line update form and let me know if you move, change
phone numbers or email addresses, then I will continue to keep an
up-to-date listing of our class. I will also continue to search for the
“missing” classmates and please do pass on any tips you might have as
to their whereabouts. If anyone took any photos over the reunion weekend
and would like to have them posted on the MSO, please pass them on to me.
If you have a digital camera or a scanner you can email photos to me at carolphs64@home.com.
If you don’t have a scanner or a digital camera but have prints, let me
know by email and I’ll give you my mailing address. I have a scanner and
can scan them and then return them to you if you want them back. I’m
also hoping that you will all keep in touch with each other and that the
reunion memory booklet will be of assistance in that respect. If you
travel out of town, check the “Where Are They Now” listing on pages
130-131 in the booklet to see if you might be traveling to a location
where a classmate lives and give them a call. If you meet up with a
classmate, take some pictures and send them in to me along with a message
about any news you want to share and I’ll post it on the 1964 Info page
on the MSO. And speaking of the MSO, I find it sad that only 12% of those
who are listed have ever made donations to the MSO. It takes money to keep
it on-line, folks, and if you could all send in a donation from time to
time we can keep it alive. The
cash from the 50-50 lottery helps but we need more to keep this web page
going. The seeds of this
reunion were planted when the MSO came into existence. I doubt if we would
have ever had one, if interest had not been sparked by the Midnight Sun
On-line and all those terrific monthly newsletters. I hope those of you in
the Rocky Mountain Area will attend the regional reunion on September 23rd.
Those of you who don’t have a regional alumni organization should think
about starting one. Let us know if you are interested and we’ll get you
the names and addresses of alumni in your area. Let’s all make an effort
to keep these renewed friendships alive. We share a special bond with one
another and that was never more apparent than at this reunion weekend. I
do hope I’ll be seeing all of you again real soon.
Carol
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