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:      Anna-Margaret “Peggy” Jordan <miladymitsia@yahoo.com> (1967)
Date:       Wed, 23 May 2001
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from the message board on classmates.com.

Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Spouse: no spouse/significant at this time, Children: (daughter) Jordan Brooke Rash age 17

Memorable Incidents: building/painting the set for “Death of a Salesman”;  “storming” the Senior Court when we were Juniors; class trip to Blue Knob, PA; Senior Prom; graduation; Mr. Roberts’ history and sociology/economics classes; Mr. Gibbs’ drama class

Since High School: went to Frostburg College, Frostburg, MD 1967-68, decided that I really didn’t want to be a teacher, and quit; went to work at Bowen & Company, Inc. (on Rockville Pike), met a guy at Ocean City, and eventually married him in 1969.  He went into the Navy and was stationed in Charleston, SC.  We had a daughter, Jordan Brooke, in 1984.  We separated in November 1991, Brooke and I moved to Phoenix, AZ in June 1992, and returned to Charleston, SC in May 1994.  Brooke will be a senior next year, and is looking into colleges - either the College of Charleston or Winthrop College (Rock Hill, SC).  She goes to West Ashley HS, and is in the band.  She plays the clarinet and is a member of the flag line and winter guard.  I am Administrative Assistant to the Yard Superintendent and the VP of Operations at Detyens Shipyards, Inc., here in Charleston.  I have a semi-nonpaying hobby as a graphic artist and I volunteer for various children’s charities.

Future Plans: My best friend moved to Alaska recently and I hope to go there for a visit soon.  Other than that, with Brooke graduating in 2002, and planning on going to college, I will probably still be keeping on - doing whatever I can to put money aside...and hopefully not losing sight of what’s important in the process.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Andrew Roberts, because he always made his classes interesting...I still love history, and he even made sociology and economics fun.  He was “touchable”...you could go to him with almost any kind of problem - personal or class-related and he would listen.  I hope he is still around, because I would like to thank him for being a part of my school years. Mr. Vincent Gibbs, just because.  He was such a interesting person, and he had some fascinating stories to share about the movies and plays we studied.  I worked with him on “Death of a Salesman” and I loved to to just watch him in action...directing a scene...motivating the actors...attempting to convey to apparently color-blind stage crew members the difference between the color of paint we came up with and the color he wanted...just watching (with pride) as his students finally pulled it together and used what they had learned from him.  I hope he is still around, because I would like to thank him for being a part of my school years.

Other alums I know about? Sorry - I did have an address for Chris Buppert, but I’ve misplaced it........his mother graduated with my father from Coolidge High School, and I got Chris’ address from Mrs.  Buppert, through her reunion information.  If I find it again, I’ll update my info.

Since I live in SC, I have not been able to make it to any reunions...I’m glad to have found this website so that I can sorta keep in touch...I also glad that to find out what happened to REPHS and the Peary artifacts (I got this from Coach Burlas’ site).  If I had known that I would “never see” Peary again, I would’ve saved at least a pad of REPHS notepaper from the school store.....my daughter thinks that I should have at least a t-shirt from my alma mater, since I have one from hers...do we have any REPHS t-shirts?

From:      Bob Ibach <Bobdunk@aol.com> (1966)
Date:       Thu, 24 May 2001
Subject:  Website is up and running—please ceck it out

Friends and colleagues:
Our company’s new website is now running.  Please check it out.
www.ibachsportspr.com

From:      Constantine ‘Mean Dean’ Peters <meandean@deanpeters.com> (1977)
Date:       Thu, 24 May 2001
Subject:  I decided to NUKE myself !

Yup, some of you have been wanting to do this to me for years, and now it’s happened. Only I did it to myself.

WHAT ? Okay, for those of you non-techno-weanies, getting ‘nuked’ is a popular term for taking one’s website and implementing a content management/portal system known as PHPNuke.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with content management/portal-like systems, you need only visit sites like SlashDot.org to get an idea of what I’m talking about. Basically it’s a place where registered users (don’t worry it’s free) can post articles, weblinks, submit reviews and basically talk about stuff of common interests.

So with that, I’m inviting you to my site. If you like the topics and stuff, sign up ... if not, that’s fine too. The URL is:
http://www.deanpeters.com
Yeah, I know it sounds a bit egocentric, but really, I just needed a domain name that I could remember ... like the one my wife writes onto the tags of my undies.

Enjoy !

From:      Eileen Brown Carter <ecarter236@aol.com> (1965)
Date:       Thu, 24 May 2001
Subject:  How about some help for the MSO

I realize that we as a class have donated money to the MSO but I think since there were 295 in the class we could at least donate a little more.  Even $15.00 would help so if all classmates donated that much then think of all the money the MSO would have to keep in contact with all of our classmates.  I realize there is not 295 still on this earth but there are at least 75% of us still kicking.

On another note I have through classmates.com located Nancy Hendershot but so far have not received a response to an email I sent her so if you would like to contact go to classmates.com and you can send her a note.  Also have located Heather Jones she is also listed on classmates.com but so far no response to an email I sent her.  If you would like to contact her you need to go to classmates.com also you could contact her brother through her.  Bob thank you so much for doing my missing list.

Everybody have a good month both May and June.  I monitor my email close so if there is someone not listed on the email listings on the MSO just contact me and I will see if I have any contact information for them.

Have a great weekend and happy memorial day to everyone.

From:      “Rie” Leimbach Crowley <riemike@dellepro.com> (1976)
Date:       Fri, 25 May 2001
Subject:                Memorial Day Remembrance

http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A67814-2001May23.html

This message was sent to me by my sister in Washington D.C. The article is pretty powerful and is worth the time to read.

I wonder how many of you have had the same experience; ask a young person what the meaning of Memorial Day is and they don’t really know.

After having just spent some time with my father reminiscing about his time on Omaha Beach during the invasion, we need to make sure that ‘we never forget’ what all of these men and women have done for us.

Rie

Dear Friends and Family -

The front page of the Style section of The Washington Post today (Thursday) has an article about Carmella LaSpada from No Greater Love - an organization we have done gratis printing for many years for.  If you get the paper, please read it.  If not, you can get it online at www.washingtonpost.com, click on Style, click on A Moment of Remembrance.

We did the printing that she refers to - doorhangers, wallet cards, poster and flyers.  Think this is an event that all should be aware of and take a part in.

She is one hell of a woman!
Beth [Leimbach Swanson, 1966]

Geza Gereben - Class of 1980 <gereben@mindspring.com> Occupation: Technical Consultant, Spouse: Beth, Children: Mattie Age 7

Janet Asbacher Carder - Class of 1972 <JACarder@aol.com> I found out about the website from Kathy (Asbacher) Kvedar. Occupation: MCPS, Spouse: Rick, Children: Kellye 16

Jeannette Kosmach Hand - Class of 1981 <phand@erols.com> How I found out about the website? Terry Wall sent me E-mail that I was MIA.  Occupation: Home Schooling Mom, Spouse: Phil, Children: Nicole 10, Sara 8, Bryan 6.  Since High School: Worked as a Paralegal, got married July 1998, had children, now I home school the kids.  Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Rosen, Mrs. Luck “you can’t learn by spongin’!”  and Mrs. Barnes - had her for 3 years German and also for History

Rosella Watkins Crane - Class of 1966 <cranesroost@home.com> I found out about the website from Sue Lynn Watkins, class of 1977. Occupation: homemaker, Spouse: Lawrence, Children: Jeremy age 24, Jeffrey age 23

Alan Seymour - Class of 1966 <alseymour@earthlink.net> I found out about the website from the Reunion Newsletter.

Leslie Johnson McIntyre - Class of 1977 <lam810@aol.com> I found out about the website through class members.  Occupation: Consulting Teacher, MCPS.  Spouse: Mike, Children: Tommy - age 17, Craig - age 15.  Other alums I know about? Mara Paza Berzins just moved back into the area.  Also, Cathy Pechnik Russell (in MD) and Lisa Mitchell-Hovey (in NY).

Ted O’Donnell - Class of 1986/Rockville <tedod@erols.com> Occupation: Construction Superintendent, Spouse: Becky, Children: Colleen Patricia, Born 2/7/01

Kimberley Adams - Class of 1982 <Kadams@neamb.com> Occupation: Marketing Consultant

Pat Cain - Class of 1980 <pcain001@tampabay.rr.com> How I found out about the website? Just looking around. Occupation: Auto Field Technician for General Motors

JEFF HOTTEL - Class of 1981 <jhottel@harveyhottel.com> I found out about the website from FRIENDS.  Occupation: EXEC VP, A/C-HEATING-PLUMBING SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR, Spouse: KATHY, Children: LILI AGE 12 (1988)

Jackie Mills Childs - Class of 1981 <jacmills@juno.com> I found out about the website from former classmate-Debby Petruzzelli. Occupation: Customer Service Rep. Children: Timmy-18 yrs, Brandon-15 yrs and Sara-7 yrs, Since High School: Being a mom and working

Sharon Fleisher Tash - Class of 1981 <sharontash@aol.com> I found out about the website from Kevin O’keefe.   Occupation: Teacher, Spouse: Nathan, Children: Julian age 5.5, Mira age 3, Jonah age 14 mos. Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clarke- “YES SIR” and Mrs. Rosen- she was riotously funny

Andrew Barlow - Class of 1980 <abarlow@bna.com> I found out about the website from another Peary alum.  Memorable Teachers: Mr. Clark - AP European History class and also the Scottish Bagpipe band.  Ms. Bonaiuto - A total character.  Her dedication to teaching, and concern for her students was unbelievable.  When she passed away, it was truly tragic.

Bill Walker - Class of 1967 <Walkerw@rcschool.net> I found out about the website from another Alumni.   Occupation: Principal Spouse: Kelli, Children: Miranda Kate 23, William Thomas 19. Memorable Incident: Undefeated football season, Since High School: Teaching and being a school administrator.  Playing golf and other sports. Future Plans: Continuing to do what I’m doing now. Memorable Teacher: Mr. Pine- Funny/Soccer coach

James M. Cook - Class of 1971 <mitchcook53@hotmail.com> Occupation: Restaurant Manager, Spouse: Alice, Children: Abigail-7, Hannah-4

Scott K. Bradley - Class of 1983 <volleyball_ace@hotmail.com> Occupation: Videographer, Children: Dylan Scott Bradley 2

Madeline Burnsky Reed - Class of 1971 <maddiereed@msn.com> I found out about the website from friends/classmates.   Occupation: office manager/cosmetic dental practice.  Significant Other.  Please send any pictures from our 30 yr reunion.

Joe Comeau - Class of 1986/Wheaton <joe@choicefinance.net> I found out about the website from my brother Al- Class of ‘78. Occupation: Mortgage Banker, Spouse: Sheryl, Children: Nicholas 2, Andrew 1

Noreen Nelligan Hathaway - Class of 1981 <Jrnnhathaway@earthlink.net> I found out about the website from a classmate.  Occupation: Attorney, Spouse: Jamie, Children: Katherine May 5 years old

AUDREY WILLIAMS TOWNS - Class of 1982 <towns7268@aol.com> How I found out about the website? SEARCHED YAHOO.   Occupation: ASST. CONTROLLER LAW FIRM Spouse: JURELL, Children: PHILLIP M. 14, NICK A. 12

Denise Orlando Giardina - Class of 1986/R’ville <dgiardina@crowell.com> Spouse: Michael.  Other alums I know about?  Molly Warman is Molly Ruskin—Kensington, MD

Laurie Mellinger Owens - Class of 1979 <bruuuce@prodigy.net> Married for nearly 12 years, 4 kids ages 11, 9, 7, 4.  Manager w/ the Longaberger Company, loving life!

Sherry Murray Morter - Class of 1981 <morter2064@msn.com> I found out about the website while surfing the web.  Occupation: dental treatment assistant, Spouse: John, Children: Sarah 13, Sean 10.  Since High School: I have been married for 19 years and have two great children. I have lived in Harford County for 14 years.

John Marcian - Class of 1980 <johnmarcian@mindspring.com> Occupation: Commercial Printer/Mailer, Spouse: Rachel

Tim Best - Class of 1981 <mabest@earthlink.net> I found out about the website from Rob Ulisney.

Rick Heckhaus - Class of 1977 <Melanie_Heckhaus@fc.mcps.k12.md.us> Occupation: Assoc. Systems Management Specialist, Spouse: Melanie, Children: Jesse 20, Ryan 10

Ricky Prigal - Class of 1980 <rrprigal@aol.com> I found out about the website from my brother.   Occupation: Realtor, Spouse: Rebecca, Children: Elaine 9 years old, Jonathan 5 years old.  Since High School: Getting married, having kids, and working!  Memorable Teacher: Laura Rosen-was a fabulous, fun, super teacher!  I left the school in 1978 after moving.  Went to English Manor and Parkland Jr High. Wonderful memories!

Steve McCulley - Class of 1973 <s_mac@dellmail.com> I found out about the website through the Internet.  Occupation: mechanical Engineer, Children” Ksistina - 20, Crystal - 14, Steven JR. - 25

T.C. NGUYEN - Class of 1985/Wheaton <WIRELESSWORLDMD@AOL.COM> I found out about the website from GALE SENSEMAN PRIVETTE.  Occupation: SELF EMPLOYED, Significant Other: DAWN M. ROBINSON, Since High School: CURRENTLY OWNER OF WIRELESS WORLD - CELLULAR PHONE STORES FROM MD TO PA. Future Plans: OPEN MORE STORES & GET MARRIED IN 2001.

Eileen Hayden Criggar - Class of 1975 <eileen.criggar@longandfoster.com> Occupation: Graphic Design, Spouse: Kelly, Children: Jonathan Kelly, birth date 3-14-84, 17 years old; Kara Elise, birth date 3-7-86, 15 years old

Louis Zeidman - Class of 1976 <louz333@hotmail.com> I found out about the website from Bob Lau.  Occupation: Sales, Spouse: Kimberly, Children: Justin 10, Chelsea 7, Paige 2.  Since High School: Moved back to DC area.  Recently accepted Director position with Oracle Corporation in Reston VA.

       END OF TEXT - MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE - VOLUME 5, NUMBER 10

           Articles for the next issue are due June 23, 2001

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