August 2000

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/
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From: Austin B Reardon <wigletzard@aol.com> (1984)
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000
Subject: Update

How I found out about the website? Ran into a 1976 graduate here in Las Vegas (small world).

Occupation: Software Technician, Spouse: Cheralyn Reardon

Memorable Incident: Our Graduation in June 1984 and all of the Media hoopla....

Since High School: Lived and traveled around Europe for 5 years and Moved to Las Vegas in 1992.

Future Plans: Planning on having children soon and going back and visiting Europe..

Memorable Teacher: Even Farkas. She really showed me the meaning of the English language with her great enthusiasm.

From: Rick Fiore <rfiore@serviceglass.com> (1985/Wheaton)
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000
Subject: Update

I found out about the website through Word of Mouth.

Occupation: Project Manager, Spouse: Teresa, Children: Katherine 13 years old.

New addition to the family due 12-27-2000.

Memorable Incidents: Peary’s last Football Season. We were short on players, short on victories, but never short on fun. The untimely passing of our friend Brian Hardaway.

Since High School: I have been working in the glass business since graduating. I served a 3-year apprenticeship in Glaziers Local 963, and then worked as a journeymen glazier for 7 years. I was promoted to Project Manager in 1995. I have a daughter from my first marriage who is 13. I got married again in 1998 and my wife Teresa and I are expecting our first child in December.

Future Plans: Early Retirement.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill. I remember his class being very disciplined, but very humorous at the same time. It made for a good learning environment.

From: Thomas Yau <ltl6@yahoo.com> (1985/Wheaton)
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from my sister, Angela Yau Rowe (1983).

Occupation: Physician/eye surgeon, Spouse: Linda, Children: Susanna Elizabeth Yau, 2.5 yo

Since High School: I went to the Wheaton HS 15 year reunion and saw many old friends for the first time in many years. We had a wonderful time revisiting old memories and hopefully making some new ones, as well. I hope to see more of our classmates at an upcoming event! Many apologies for those who tried to contact me at my old e-mail address. I lost my old mailbox although this happens when you use work-related e-mail!

From: Sharon McDermott Burgess <smd@cdrh.fda.gov> (1978)
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000
Subject: Update

I found out about the website while surfing the Internet.

Occupation: Policy Monitor, Spouse: Jay, Children: Michelle Umberger 16, Nicole Umberger 10 and step daughter Tara Burgess 12

Since High School: Working and being a being a Softball mom. My daughter Michelle has played for the State of Maryland Tournament team. Her team went to Disney World and played at the Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Her team (Softball Machine) won. They are AAU world champions. She also was picked out of the all the teams there to play in the all-star team. She plays for Wheaton High School.

Future Plans: Retiring from the government in 15 years, can’t wait.

Memorable Teacher: Mrs. McDermott’s 11^th grade English class, everyone thought she was my mom.

QUICK TAKES

Wade R. Henderson - Class of 1973 <wrhende@juno.com> I found out about the website through a net search. Occupation: Engineer, Significant Other: Lisa M. Goodman, Children: Courtney Mary Henderson Age 15, Lindy Taylor Henderson Age 11. Memorable Incidents: Not working hard in school! Since High School: Working hard now! Future Plans: Live long enough to bug my kids when they are older!

Craig Bast - Class of 1982 <cbast@mountain.net> Occupation: cable tv system manager, Spouse: Christie, Children: Lucas age 5

Randy Johnson - Class of 1979 <johnsorg@bp.com> I found out about the website from fellow alumni. Occupation: Sales/Marketing Executive, Spouse: Sarah, Children: Parker (son) - 5 ½ yrs, Garrett (son) - 20 months

David T Yount - Class of 1974 <no e-mail address submitted> Occupation: General Manager/Owner, Children: Tiffany Lynn Yount & Nicholas James Yount

Becky Seagle - Class of 1980 <rseagle@omef.com>> I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: Human Resources Director, Spouse: Jim Kubicki, Children: Cody Kubicki – 3 years

Pat Thompson O’Neill - Class of 1972 <poneill72@hotmail.com> I found out about the website through a search. Occupation: RN, Children: Joe 23, Gary 21, Ricky 20, Trish 17, Patrick 13, Jennifer 12

Susan Miller Laney - Class of 1975 <slaney00278@cs.com> I found out about the website from friends at the 25^th reunion. Occupation: day care provider, Children: Richmond II-21, Shawna-19, David-16, Jonathan-14, Katherine-11, Grandchildren: Rose Williams-1. Memorable Incidents: football games, Since High School: traveled around the U.S and Europe had five children

Ginger Pillsbury Umosella - Class of 1975 <gingerumo@hotmail.com> Occupation: nurse/mom, Spouse: Chip, Children: Scott 17, Nicholas 13, Caroline 10

Ross Belden Tuttle, Jr. - Class of 1970 <rossandbrenda@msn.com> I found out about the website from my sister (Class of 1973). Occupation: Algebra Teacher and Football Coach, Spouse: Brenda Sue Tuttle Children: Suzanne Boles (28), Nancy Lewellyn (21), Tamara Lewellyn (12), Grandchildren: Daniel Boles (6), Shelby Boles (2)

Carol Wiley Harris - Class of 1980 <acgmharris@cs.com> I found out about the website from friends. Occupation: R.N.- Operating Room, Spouse: Gregory, Children: Amanda- age 13, Matthew- age 9

Ellen Hoffman - Class of 1975 <ellen@delorme.com> I found out about the website from the class reunion. Occupation: software engineer, Spouse: Peter Del Bianco Children: Alicia Hoffman 7, Shane Del Bianco 5, Jessica Hoffman 3

Michael K. Bell - Class of 1963 <mkbell@brlpc.com> Occupation: Attorney, Spouse: Nancy, Children: Kristen - 23, Sallyanne - 18. Since High School: US Coast Guard Academy 63-67; US Coast Guard officer 67-79; GWU Law School 71-74; Moved to Houston, Tx 79 – private law practice in areas of maritime and energy law 79-present

Mary Beth Quinter Pizzi - Class of 1980 <pizzim@bfsaulco.com> Occupation: AVP - Insurance Broker, Spouse: Rick, Children: Ryan Michael - 12, Gino Salvatore - 3, Holly Maria - 2, and Vincent William - 3 months

James Long - Class of 1975 <soldbyjim@aol.com> Occupation: Real Estate, Children: Jillian 10, Olivia 4

Nicholas W. Eckwerth - Class of 1970 <nweckwerth@Yahoo.com> I found out about the website from my brother, who ran across it. Occupation: Sales, Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clark- Great Homeroom teacher. Mr. Ceccato- great coach, made a lasting impression on me. Mr. Hill- dedicated teacher, stayed out of the teacher’s strike because teaching us was more important than the strike.

Earl Froman Jr. - Class of 1971 <oldglass47@aol.com> I found out about the website from a classmate. Occupation: Retired, Spouse: Victoria, Since High School: Same year I graduated I was Drafted. So I joined the Navy for four years and saw a lot of the world. When I got out of the navy in 1975, I stayed in Hawaii. Future Plans: More traveling, Memorable Teacher: Ms Pearlman

Wendy Moore Trimble - Class of 1980 <wtrimble@mantranet.com> I found out about the website from the Weather Channel/surfing. Occupation: Office Manager, Children: Stephanie 11

Kim Hutson Martin - Class of 1986/Rockville <Kimmartin68@aol.com> How I found out about the website? Ran in to one of my old classmates at the fair. Occupation: Business Coordinator, Spouse: Steve, Children: Sidney age 9

Grant Nisson - Class of 1973 <grannisson@aol.com> Occupation: veterinarian, Spouse: Deborah Fischel

Ron Warren - Class of 1984 <falcoon65@yahoo.com> I found out about the website through a web search. Other alums I know about? Nihed Kassis died in an auto accident 4-14-96.

Ronald Murray - Class of 1979 <goldie2@compuzone.net> I found out about the website through a yahoo search. Occupation: national registered paramedic, Spouse: Helen, Since High School: My Wife and I live in South Carolina. I have been working for Richland County Emergency Services for 6 yrs. Future Plans: Will soon be a Flight Paramedic for the regional Trauma Center.

Mary Romack Keller - Class of 1975 <temk@livenet.net> I found out about the website from my brother. Occupation: Marketing Coordinator, Spouse: Tracy, Children: Christine- 21 yrs old Emily - 12 yrs old, Grandchildren: none yet!!!!!

Alice Huff Fones - Class of 1980 <AHuff52415@aol.com> I found out about the website from friends. Occupation: Self Employed with Washington Post, Spouse: James, Children: Harry age 7, Amelia age 5

LAURIE PREUSSE CLARK - Class of 1978 <LLCLARK519@AOL.COM> Spouse: TOM, Children: KEVIN - AGE 8, SAMANTHA - AGE 5

Tracy Miller DiGioia - Class of 1980 <tracy@mitre.org> Occupation: contracts manager, Spouse: Jeff

Deena Sbitany Gray - Class of 1986/Rockville <deena@upup.com> I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: Director of Network Management Services, Since High School: Working and raising my children

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Articles for the next issue are due September 23, 2000

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