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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 3
From:
Eileen Brown Carter <ecarter236@aol.com>
(1965)
Date:
Tue, 15 Aug 2000
Subject:
Hello and thank you
I
wish to thank Gale Sensemen Privette and Candy Beck Burch and Carol Cotton
Hendricks for all the hard work and the much needed help for our reunion
this past weekend. All the
classmates that attended and I have talked to had a wonderful time and
hope that we have another one. I
want to especially thank Gale for helping the rest of us get the hard part
done and steering us in the right direction on how to accomplish this.
That all for now
Eileen
From:
Sia Raptakes Lappin <josephalappin@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Subject:
Life Changes
I
just wanted to let anyone who is interested know that I have decided to
change careers. As of August,
I am now a financial services representative.
Most of my work will consist of selling life insurance, wealth
accumulation, and retirement planning.
If anyone living on the Eastern Shore, or across the bridge for
that matter, wishes to know more about the services I will be providing,
feel free to contact me at my
If a
career change isn’t enough, I am also expecting my second child - due at
the end of the year. My son
is 15 months old now. It
should make for an interesting winter.
At this point, we don’t know the sex of the child.
Baby was not cooperative at the sonogram.
Time will tell how I manage a very new toddler, a newborn and a new
career. We’ll see.
Hope
to hear from anyone interested in providing a stable financial future for
their families.
From:
Rick Minnucci <Minnucci@crosslink.net>
(1964)
Date:
Thu, 17 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website at the Class Reunion.
Occupation:
Electrical Project Manager, Spouse: Still waiting for right one, Children:
Lauren Minnucci 13 years old. I was married long enough to have a cup of
coffee with a little cream in it and one beautiful daughter Lauren. Who is
also modeling. Grandchildren:
none thank goodness
Memorable
Incidents: Setting the record for most missed days at school and everyone
partying in my parent’s basement on Parklane Dr.
Also, playing poker in Ronnie Bowles house or my house and filling
school spirit bottle with alcohol with Billy Mitchum
Since
High School: Spent 2 years in US Army 1966-68. Owned two high fashion
women shoe store with Steve Graham who also was my roommate
in 1972-80
Future
Plans: Hope to retire in Vegas or Key West and keep partying.
Sex,
drugs and rock and roll!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t forget Motown.
Memorable
Teachers: I Remember the ones that got me suspended.
Especially
my Gym Teacher who got us pitching nickels
From:
Debbie Shelley Sockriter <dlsdopey@aol.com>
(1968)
Date:
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Subject:
Life In Cape May
I was
going through the news letters and came on one from Ken Roseman ‘69. He
was commenting on how much he liked Cape May N.J. I just wanted to let him
know that I have loved C.M. since I was a kid. I have lived here since
graduation in ‘68. I came here for the summer as usual and met my
husband. We have been married 30yrs. We had 4 children (one who has left
us to live with the angels). We now also have 5 grandchildren.
Cape May is definitely not your big city, but once you live here
you never want to leave. In the winter it’s even great. Anyone who reads
this and remembers me will remember how much I always loved Cape May.
He’s right it’s a neat place and it’s not a bad place to
raise children. We have the
ocean and the bay, and on a clear night you can stand on the boardwalk and
see Rehobeth Beach Del. and if you live in Cape May city, from just about
anywhere in town you can lie in bed and listen to the ocean. How cool is
that? My life in Cape May has been great.
From:
Jim Dalrymple <jdal8106@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Subject:
Lost times
To
everyone I saw at the reunion, I have to say you all looked great and I
had I fantastic time!!!!!!! Well, didn’t you all look great. Let me see,
let’s start
with>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
(kidding). The women all looked great, which was an overwhelming
consensus. The men, including moi, need to get back to the gym, or lay off
the ice cream (or beer).
But
it was great to see those who showed up, and I hope you respond to my
e-mail and keep in touch. Unfortunately, I have not been privy to many of
your cyber addresses. See ya, and best of luck,
Jim
Dalrymple
From:
Lisa Goldberg Rignanese <WASHDC830@aol.com>
(1980)
Date:
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Anita Katz Heller.
Occupation:
Office Manager, Spouse: David, Children: Dayna (girl) 11 years old and
Briana (girl) 8 years old
Since
High School: Graduated in 1984 from University of Maryland, traveled
abroad and worked in the Design Center in D.C. for three years.
Married in 1987 and moved to Rhode Island. Had 2 wonderful girls who keep me constantly busy.
Worked in customer service for various manufacturers until I began
running my husband’s architectural business in 1999.
From:
Kim Steinhauer Reed <Kimbers916@aol.com>
(1983)
Date:
Thu, 24 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Millie Garrison Greene.
Occupation:
Business Manager, Spouse: Tracey, Children: I have a 12 year old son,
Blake and a 19 mo. old son, Kyle.
Since
High School: Since Peary, after 11 years of managing Consumer Loans,
repossessing cars and sitting in Bankruptcy Court for a couple of local
banks, I gave up my corner office along with my business suites to work as
the Business Manager for a local swimming pool service and supply company.
And I love it!! There’s nothing like throwing on a pair of jeans and
sneakers to go to work! The
casual environment allowed me to take my son Kyle to work with me for a
while after he was born, until he started to escape from my office.
I married my husband Tracey Reed (Rockville H.S.) in 1996. We’ve
lived in Germantown since 93, where Tracey is better known as “Coach”
to all of the young football players in the area.
He’s been coaching Beltway League football for SSA in Germantown
since 94. We have been busy with my son Blake and all of his sports!
He started with football in 94 and then came soccer, basketball,
wrestling, ice hockey and a little bit of lacrosse (what a jock!).
His latest thing is Motor cross!
Almost 11 years after Blake was born, we had Kyle! Born in December
of 98, weighing in at 10 lbs. 14.5
oz.! No joke! He’s an active little guy and he keeps us on our toes!
Future
Plans: To stay happy! Have fun, and continue to enjoy my family and
friends! I hope to get in
touch with some old friends too!
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Hill...What an awesome teacher!
From:
Jennifer Swift Houser <jj694@airmail.net>
(1981)
Date:
Thu, 24 Aug 2000
Subject:
Class of ‘81 Reunion!!
ATTENTION
CLASS OF ‘81 - We need you!!! Now
is the time to start planning our 20-year reunion!!
A meeting for all those interested in working on this very fun and
memorable event will be held Sunday, October 1st, 4-6pm.
To
RSVP and for directions contact Jennifer Swift at JJ694@airmail.net
**As
we are a late getting the ball rolling it is vital that we have a good
turnout for this first meeting. If you can contribute in any way please
come!
From:
Linda Tyson Font <LMFONT@aol.com>
(1968)
Date:
Fri, 25 Aug 2000
Subject:
Mr. Gibbs CD
In
connection with the REPHS Homecoming 2000 Reunion, I am working on a
“talking book” project with Mr. Gibbs.
He is doing the reading. After
much effort, I was able to obtain from the publisher a very limited
permission to do the book—only 50 copies were authorized—and I do not
have permission to advertise it on the Web.
So, in order to be able to write this article for the MSO
newsletter, I cannot give you the name of the book, but it’s a familiar
title. I must depend on word
of mouth and individual e-mails to get the word out.
It isn’t the easiest task in the world, but so far about 60% of
the copies are spoken for.
I got
permission from the publisher the day before the Homecoming 2000 Reunion
last month, and, for those of you who were there at the Saturday brunch
where I announced the project, you already know the details.
For those of you who were not at the Reunion, and whom I have not
been able to find through e-mail, please contact me if you are interested
in purchasing a copy. They
are $40 each. All proceeds
(after paying the recording studio) are going to the Alumni Association.
Thank you, Mr. Gibbs, for donating your time and talent.
The
project so far is moving along nicely.
For the 30+ people who have sent checks in already, Thank You.
For those who have not yet sent in your checks, the sooner the
better. For those of you who
would like more information, please e-mail me at lmfont@aol.com
and I will give you the details. Regards,
Linda Tyson Font (‘68)
From:
Skip FitzGerald <fitzskjr@aol.com>
(1976)
Date:
Fri, 25 Aug 2000
Subject: Homecoming 2000
Somebody
asked if this event was worth it. Well, it was great to see so many
familiar faces. I also had
the opportunity to have some great discussions with alumni and teachers
from all the classes. I met
and worked with some great people who put forth some great effort in
insuring the best event possible. In
some cases, I talked with people that I haven’t really talked to since
elementary school. I hugged more people in three days then I’ve probably
hugged in 43 years. The Peary crowd is certainly a huggable group.
Mr. Clarke would be proud. If
there were one regret, it would be that so many people were searching for
people who didn’t attend this event.
I sincerely hope that in the future, alumni who couldn’t make it
for one reason or another, make a point of attending, because you would be
surprised of how missed you were. In
fact, I overheard some great comments between some alumni who haven’t
seen or heard from each other in over 30 years.
The smiles, the hugs, and in some cases the tears, between old
friends, made it easy to answer that question, “Yes, it was all worth
it.”
From:
Angela Carbo Stimpert <stimpert@msn.com>
(1973)
Date:
Fri, 25 Aug 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Carlos J. Carbo, Class of 1980 (brother).
Occupation:
Paralegal, Spouse: Ronald, Children: Sian Elizabeth 15
Since
High School: Attended Georgetown University 1973-1975 (along w/Patty
Seleski and Janet DeCesaris); graduated summa cum laude University of MD
College of Journalism in 1979; technical writer 1979-1986; married Ron
Stimpert in 1981; daughter Sian born 1985; second bachelor’s degree in
paralegal studies from University of MD in 1992; working in legal field
since 1989, most recently as litigation paralegal with Chasen &
Boscolo, Chtd. in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Ken Brace, Mr. Robert Clarke, Mr. Robert Pine, and Mr. Lynn
Boyd because they made my favorite subject (history) come to life.
This
is great! I’ve already
found names of people I haven’t been in touch with in years.
From:
Ron Bostwick <ronsroom@flash.net>
(1977)
Date:
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Subject:
Peary crabfest info!
3rd
Annual Colorado Crabfeast! Saturday, September 23rd at 2:00pm
$25
per person, $5 for non-crab eaters. Free for kids under 12!
Before
Friday, Sept. 8th, please RSVP to Nicole Wantling (1985) at
Nikki
will place the order for crabs on Sept. 16th - therefore it is
important that you RSVP so she knows how many bushels to order. Please
send your advance payments by Friday, Sept. 8th!
What’s
provided:
-Maryland
blue crabs! All you can eat!
-Beverages
- beer, soda, etc.
-Burgers
and dogs will be served as well for you landlubbers
Please
bring a side dish to share....chips, veggies, salads, dessert, etc. and
extra chairs if you have them.
Photos
from previous year’s gatherings are posted on the Peary High School
website at www.pearyhs.org. Scroll
down the homepage and you’ll see the link.
If
you’re a Peary alum, feel free to bring yearbooks and other memorabilia
to share!
To
RSVP, for more info, or if you have questions, contact Nicole, nicolew@oneimage.com.
Once you’ve RSVP’d, you’ll receive directions to
“Nikki’s” Longmont home for the event!
Get
your payment in, please, by September 8 -- order for the bushels will be
placed September 16th.
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