Volume 5, Number 10, May 2001
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:      Gale Senseman Privette <gale7@juno.com> (1966)  
Date:       Mon, 9 Apr 2001  
Subject:  ‘66 Classmate

I got a call from a very nice lady responding to the reunion letter I sent to Sheila Semler.  Since I had written Sheila a personal note this lady called to tell me that Sheila passed away Nov. 6 of a heart attack and other medical complications.. I was truly sorry to hear that.  I shared homeroom with her for 6 years.  Sheila devoted her whole life to taking care of her ailing and blind mom.  Since Sheila’s passing her mom has been placed in a nursing home and isn’t doing very well at all.  So there is no place to send any cards of sympathy at this point.  We can just keep her in out thoughts and prayers.  She’ll be missed and bless her for taking such good care of her mom.  I know she deserves a gold star in heaven for that.

[MSO apologies - this was missed in the April newsletter]

 

Date:       Mon, 30 Apr 2001  
From:      David L. Rogerson <dr82j@nih.gov> (1971)  
Subject:  Looking for classmate

I am looking for an old friend & classmate, Debbie Johnson, who graduated in 1969. After she graduated I believe she married and her husband’s name was Schebb (sp.) In the late seventies she remarried Tom Denault and moved to Myrtle Beach. If anyone can get a message to her or knows her where abouts I would appreciate your help. I can be reached via e-mail, dr82j@nih.gov. Thanks...

 

From:      Cindy Libby Saunders <cindysaunders12@hotmail.com> (1981)  
Date:       Tue, 1 May 2001  
Subject:  Another Saunders

Cindy and Greg Saunders welcomed yet another Saunders to their clan.  Hunter James Libby-Saunders was born on March 31, 2001 in Portland, Maine.  Hunter weighed 6 pounds and was 19 ½ inches long.  He’s growing like a weed!  Anxiously awaiting for Hunter’s birth were:

Heather 17; Sarah 15; Joe 13; Tom 11; and Kevin 9.  Mom and Dad were also anxiously waiting for his arrival, too!  This completes our family as well as filling every room in our new 6-bedroom mansion on our lake in Maine!

 

From:      Joyce E. Nash-Ewen <ycbci@chesapeake.net> (1982)  
Date:       Tue, 1 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from my Sister. 

Occupation: Bookkeeper/Stained Glass Artist, Spouse: Tim, Children: Amy Elaine-20 Months

Memorable Incidents: All of it—I can’t think of one thing without being drawn to another!  Football games, dances, working on plays, graduation, hanging out with friends, parties we weren’t supposed to be having, working at Radford’s Bakery, and even learning a thing or two.  What a great experience!

Since High School: I only spent one semester at college before heading straight out into the work force at mostly paper-pushing jobs.  I learned bookkeeping from an accountant I worked for and eventually started my own bookkeeping business that I do from home.  I’m in the process now of opening a stained glass business that I want to become my primary business.

I was married briefly in my early 20s, spent a few years in the single life, and then met Tim when I was 28.  We were so well matched that I decided it was worth another try, so we got married 3 years ago, have a beautiful daughter, Amy, and live down in Southern Maryland near both of our families and the Chesapeake Bay.  All in all, life is pretty darn good—Tim and I are both self-employed—so we trade off work hours and get to keep Amy home with us.  Watching her grow and learn has been one of the most blessed experiences of my life—and it’s just beginning!

Future Plans: Tim and I want to have another child sometime in the next year or two (I’m already 35 for heaven’s sake!).  Tim has opened his woodworking business and it’s still growing.  I am working on opening my stained glass business, and hope to put out a series of patterns I’ve designed.

I would like to know if any plans have been made for our 20th reunion.

Thank you for your work on this site—it’s a great job!

 

From:      Steve Greenberg <tuxman@martinstuxedos.com> (1966)  
Date:       Tue, 1 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

Occupation: Fashion Consultant, Spouse: Pamela Gayle, Children: Jonathan Asher - 26, Micah Barnett - 19, Grandchildren: None that I know of!

Memorable Incidents: Having all of the Jewish students in French class being accused of being collaborators in a conspiracy to drive the teacher insane.  After school dances.  Playing cards in the SGA “food” sales room.  The bat in the school.  Any time we beat Springbrook.  All the reunions.

Since High School: Raising a family. Finishing College (adult studies from 1990 - 1995 B.A. Business Marketing.  Working in the formal wear business since 1961.

Future Plans: Moving to Florida.  Buying a Porsche.  Living long enough to be a burdon to my children. Fishing, metal detecting, and living large.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Levine the football coach.  Worked an entire season as an assistant manager, and was promised a school letter.  The SOB gave it to someone else. Never forgot this.

Mr. Hill’s math class with Dennis Diehl, Mike Flynn, and Jimmy Brown.

These three teased Pete Wood until Mr. Hill would throw erasers at them.

The class was hysterical.

Mr. Campatell’s science class.  I thought he was a great teacher.

Jonathan, my older son is at the University of California, Davis.  He is a Ph.D. candidate in the field of Environmental Sciences.  My younger son will graduate from high school this year.  He plans to marry rich and retire to the islands by the time he is 21.

 

From:      brian schulte <brianschulte@usamailbox.com> (1966)  
Date:       Wed, 2 May 2001  
Subject:  Udpate

I found out about the website while speaking w/ Gale. 

Occupation: Sales manager, Spouse: Susan, Children: Greta 27, Jesse 25, Katy 22, BJ 19

Memorable Incidents: Senior Play, Oedipus rex; Mr. Gibbs Drama class

Since High School: after military, traveled 6 years, living on the west coast, returned in ‘76 to NJ, next 25 years working to raise my family

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Gibbs:  he believed I could represent the role of Oedipus Rex as he saw it in his mind’s eye.

Thanks for all the work in putting and maintaining this website

 

From:      John “Larry” Everett <eversafe@familyconnect.com> (1983)  
Date:       Wed, 2 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from Todd Balderson. 

Occupation: Captain with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Spouse: Andrea , Children: Philip--13, Rebekah--10, Joshua--8

Since High School: Working with the Fire Department and Various Youth Groups

Future Plans: Graduate from Grace College and Seminary with a Masters in Youth Ministry

Memorable Teachers: Rose Gordy and Wanye Fleeger—Motivated me and challenged me to be bigger than myself

 

From:      Helen Harwood Raab <hharwoodraab@AOL.com> (1978)  
Date:       Thu, 3 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from Robert Raab. 

Occupation: Registered Nurse, ER and school health.  Children: Diane 12 yrs, Michael 10 yrs

Memorable Incidents: Times with Dizzy and Daffy, Band trips....and hanging out at “the corner”

Since High School: college, ICU RN, married, ER RN, kid, work, kid#2, work, move to texas, work, divorce, work work work....fun fun fun

Future Plans: stay with my job as school health nurse and ER nurse, I love them both, get kids to college, become fluent in Spanish and ASL, hope to translate both one day

Memorable Teacher: Mr Steele.....who else could have taught ME chemistry?

 

From:      David Hinkeldey <Dave.A.Hinkeldey@abc.com> (1981)  
Date:       Fri, 4 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from my brother Jim. 

Occupation: T.V. News Photojournalist for ABC News, Significant Other: Michelle, Children: Jacob Austin 3 ½

Memorable Incidents: Playing Soccer, Keg Party at my house the morning of Reagan’s 1st Inauguration. Working on the sets for the plays Dead End and Two by Two. Working at Rodmans Beer store selling to all my underage friends. General goofing off, doing little or no homework and actually graduating.

Since High School: Went to Harvard on the Pike on the 4-year plan. Got a degree in Communications. Worked for a T.V. Production Co. in D.C. cover the usual political B.S. Traveled to Greece and Ireland to make Travel Documentaries. Took a job in Savannah GA at WSAV-TV shooting News. Had lots of fun, great town ...funky smell (paper plant next to a sugar plant) also saw what real poverty looked like and the crime that goes with it.

Move back to Rockville, Worked for Fairfax Co. Government T.V. Hated it (missed the News Biz)

Took a job in the Great North Woods of Michigan (Saginaw, Bay City, Flint) at WJRT-TV doing news coverage. Been here for 13 years, the station is now an ABC Owned Station and that means I really work for Mickey Mouse (Disney) and that has its ups and downs. Had Shoulder Surgery 3years ago and still am having some problems, might need to find a new line of work but I’m hanging on as long as I can. Don’t want to find a real job.

Right now my son Jake is the joy of my life 3 ½ years old and thinks he rules the world.

Future Plans: Take one day at Time and keep on keep’n on

Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Hale cause she put up with my sh-t and let me be

Her aid Sr. year

 

From:      David Barnes Neel <daveneel@home.com> (1969)  
Date:       Fri, 4 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from a classmate. 

Occupation: Sales Representative, Chesapeake Petro. Spouse: Angie, Children: Monica Leigh Neel 27

Memorable Incident: Dedication of the bell tower.

Since High School: United States Air Force 70-74 World wide Service.  After discharge I was employed with Steuart Petroleum Co., which sold, my division to P&W Lubricants, which sold to Chesapeake Petroleum Co. where I am presently employed selling automotive lubricants. I have been married to my 2nd wife “Angie” since 1984.

Future Plans: My daughter “Monica” marries May 19th. After that, just take it one day at a time.

Memorable Staff: Dr. Dunn - I’ll never forget his cleverness in detecting who was involved in unauthorized snowball battles by showing up and shaking everyone’s hands. CLEVER!

 

From:      Jean M. Lejnar <jmlej@yahoo.com> (1979)  
Date:       Fri, 4 May 2001  
Subject:  The benefit for John Lejnar

I wanted to send a heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary people who coordinated the benefit on the 29th of April, for my twin brother John.  Also, to all of the wonderful people who attended the event to show their love and support of him.  I know that it went a long way to boosting his spirits.  John has always been my best friend and I know how talented and funny he is, but to see how he has affected so many other lives was amazing.  I am proud of our community of friends and the Peary alums that took the time out to show their support. Keep praying for him.

 

From:      Mark Furda <MEFurda@aol.com> (1983)  
Date:       Fri, 4 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

Matthew Furda, 6-year old son of Mark Furda (1983), was recognized as the millionth visitor to the National Zoo’s new panda exhibit.  The CNN article and pictures are available at the web site “Giant Panda’s Visitor Number 1,000,000!”....

http://pandas.si.edu/news/Visitor%20Number%201,000,000/million.htm

-Karen Furda (Mark’s wife)

 

From:      Ron Bostwick <ronsroom@flash.net> (1977)  
Date:       Fri, 4 May 2001  
Subject:  Where is Steve?

Does anyone know where Steve Buckley (‘77) is?  I have something to send to him and can’t find an address.  Thanks.

 

From:      Debbie Footer <Luv2Yap2@aol.com> (1971)  
Date:       Sat, 5 May 2001  
Subject:  Update

Occupation: ophthalmic assistant/optical sales, Significant Other (soon to be husband): Bob Murphy, Children: Marci Jocelyn, age 23, will be 24 on 8/12

Memorable Incident: GRADUATION

Since High School: Too much to get into !!!  If you really want to know then email me..!!!

Future Plans: Getting married for the FINAL TIME on July 21 in the Caribbean and then hopefully moving.....this area [DC area] is way too stressful and too fast a pace to live a long life !!!

 

From:      Duane Black <pappagra@aol.com> (Faculty)  
Date:       Mon, 7 May 2001  
Subject:  Peary Wrestling trophies and banners

(From Mrs. Black) We are moving to Las Vegas in June.  We have trophies and banners from the “Golden Years” of Peary Wrestling in our possession and would like to find a home for these items.

[Note: arrangements are being made between the Alumni Association and the Berman Academy to place a display case in the former Peary building lobby to house these items, along with the class photos]  

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