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Volume 5, Number
12, July 2001
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 4
From:
Patty Toler <PLToler1@aol.com>
(1983)
Date: Thu,
19 Jul 2001
Subject: Update
Greetings,
fellow alumni and how are you? Well things are going okay, I guess. I’m busy working as hard as ever and in the fall I’m
going back to school to finish my Computer Applications Degree and then go
for my Web and Graphics Design Degree.
My
daughter is attending private school and doing better than she did in
public school, which is a relief.
Regarding
the reunion for class of 83, I need to get in touch with Dee McIntyre.
I had her email address at one time but have since lost it.
Dee, if you see this, please contact me via email or page me at
800-573-0379. I was hoping to
get together and hash ideas for the reunion.
Anyway,
that’s about it. I hope to hear from my fellow classmates and hope that
each of you are doing well.
Bye
for now!
From:
Barry Gold <barry.gold@verizon.net>
(1972)
Date: Mon,
23 Jul 2001
Subject: Father Passing
I
graduated from the class of 72, my sister Michelle (Gold) Smith, graduated
in 1974 and my younger sister Barbara (Gold) Bryan, graduated in 1981. Our father passed away on friday, July 20 from a heart
ailment. Just wanted to let
you know. My mother is still alive as is my fathers’ sister.
Barry
Gold
From:
Craig Churches <craigchurches81@hotmail.com>
(1981)
Date: Mon,
23 Jul 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from Alumni.
Occupation:
Warrant Officer - Australian Army, Children: Jake Anthony - DOB 02 Jun 93,
Harrison Boyd - DOB 02 May 97
Memorable
Incident: Moving from Australia and attending Peary HS !! Had a great time
and met so many wonderful people
Since
High School: Stayed around until April 84 then moved back to Australia to
enlist in the Australian Army. Been in the Army for the past 17 years and
have reached the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two
Future
Plans: To complete at least 20 years in the Army. Establish a business in
the outdoor education market
From:
Lara Queen Barringer <lqbqueeny@yahoo.com>
(1986/Wheaton)
Date: Tue,
24 Jul 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my brother, Brice Queen 1985.
Occupation:
pediatrician, Spouse: Trevor, Children: Son, Trevor Shawn II 2 ½ years,
Daughter, Camryn Mae 3 months
Since
High School: I feel like I was in school most of the time, seeking a
career in medicine. I am
finally a pediatrician and love what I do.
I am currently part time, so I can be home with my two beautiful
children...I have the best of both worlds!!
Other
alums I know about? Chris Sweet is married and her name is Puckett.
I think this is the right spelling.
From:
Eileen Brown Carter <ecarter236@aol.com>
(1965)
Date: Wed,
25 Jul 2001
Subject: Updated 1965
information
Ok
hope everyone is well and happy and having a good summer.
Just wanted to catch everyone up on the lost and founds.
Have Found Charles Balent he was listed with Classmates.com (he
responded to email I sent him through Classmates).
Also Margaret Weber is listed with Classmates.
Nancy
Hendershot is listed there also along with Heather Jones and Anthony
Jones, plus Marjorie McIntire Shankel.
Carol Hoover has been found. I
also have found a new classmate didn’t even know she existed Sherry
Hoagland Carroll. There is a Tom Tuttle listed at the Planetalumni site for our
class. I have invited all
these people to become a part of the Peary Site and I guess they are not
interested in finding their friends and classmates.
You can send email to them, if it bounces you will be notified by
Classmates, and then if they have an address for them they will send a
post card hoping they will contact the original writer. So far I am up to date on all addresses, phone numbers etc of
all the classmates onsite and please if you change address, phone numbers,
or email addresses please let me know.
Here’s wishing everyone a happy summer.
That is all for now everyone stay well
Eileen
From:
Peary ‘85 Reunion Committee <peary85@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed,
25 Jul 2001
Subject: Class of ‘85 Reunion
We
are less than 2 months away from the big day.
You don’t want to miss it, so submit your questionnaire and
payment as soon as possible. The
farther in advance we know how many people are planning to attend and the
sooner we have your $30/person payment the better we can make your reunion
experience.
For
those of you who have already responded with your questionnaires, Thank
you we certainly appreciate your cooperation.
Hope
to hear from the rest of you sooner rather than later.
Thanks,
Sandy
Bell Richards and the rest of the Reunion Committee
[Questionnaire
may be downloaded from the Class of ‘85 Info Section]
From:
Tom O’Brien <tjo1432@cs.com>
(1975)
Date: Thu,
26 Jul 2001
Subject: Benefit for John
Lejnar (‘79)
John
Lejnar, lead guitarist for REDLINE and Peary High School Class of 1979
graduate, has been a performing musician for over 20 years.
In early 2001, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
This is a terminal cancer, which has already spread to his liver.
John’s friends put on a benefit in April at the VFW Hall in
Wheaton, MD. It was a very successful and well-attended event.
REDLINE
is now following-up with another benefit.
We are very fortunate to be joined in this effort by other notable
bands such as the SANDRA DEAN Band, The CORE, TKO, and one of John’s
bands from the past, TIGHT FIT. It’s
all going to happen at the MAGIC CUE in Germantown on Saturday, Sept 29th.
All the details are being posted on a special website made just for
John’s benefit. The URL is
http://hometown.aol.com/rockforjohn.
Please mark the date and check the site frequently.
In addition to 5 or more bands performing, many special events will
be conducted during the benefit. Regards/Tom
From:
Ken Roseman <kenroseman@earthlink.net>
(1969)
Date: Sat,
28 Jul 2001
Subject: Ken’s Update—July
2001
To
the members of the “So Fine” Class of ‘69: How do you feel about an
informal group “50th birthday party”
in October? I’m open to suggestions but am leaning towards
meeting for dinner at a restaurant that’s easy for everyone to find
(such as “Copeland’s on Rockville Pike). E-mail me at: kenroseman@earthlink.net
if you have suggestions or comments.
Personal
notes: I’ve got a few new pieces up on the “CD NOW” web site http://www.cdnow.com
Go to the search bar, enter the name of the artist I’ve written about
(“Shooglenifty,” “Old Blind Dogs,”
“Fairport Convention,” or “Steeleye Span) click on “go”
and the piece should appear! Modern technology—it’s amazing!! I’m
also still contributing to “SING OUT!” and “BIG WORLD.” I’ve
just started working with “ON TAP,” a D.C. based
entertainment/food/pub monthly newspaper. The next issue will be cover
dated September. Live Shows: Recently
caught great shows by The Neville Brothers (Wolf Trap), The Eliza Carthy
Band (2lst century English folk/pop-they wowed the crowd at
“IOTA”—Arlington, VA) and LO’JO (fantastic band which blends
middle eastern/Arabic and French pop styles—they played at the Kennedy
Center’s Capitol Hill Millenium Stage).
Also had a great time at this year’s “Smithsonian Festival of
American Folklife”—this year’s edition honored New York City and
Bermuda—lots of great musicians including Andy Statman and Simon Shaheen.
There was also a staging of “Amateur Night at the Apollo.” A tent on
the “Mall” is not the same as New York’s legendary Apollo Theatre,
but I think the festival audience still got a good taste of what the event
really feels like.
As
one gets older, there are more interactions with the medical
profession—I recently underwent two awkward
procedures—“Cystoscopy” and “Urodynamics.” I won’t describe
those procedures here, but if any alumni reading this want to know what
these procedures involve, feel free to e-mail me and I will describe them
as best I can.
That’s
about for this installment. Best wishes for a great summer to one and
all!!-- Ken.
P.S.:
I would like to encourage all alumni to send whatever contributions they
can to help with M.S.O. expenses. Bob Lau is doing a great job as
webmaster but he needs our financial help to keep this project going. For
details on how to contribute, go to the M.S.O. web site—instructions are
posted there.
QUICK
TAKES
Bill
Margelis - Class of 1973 <wgm5286@aol.com>
I
found out about the website from friends.
Occupation: Hotel General Manager, Spouse: Mary Lynn (Sasso),
Children: One Son William P. Age 23.
Memorable Incidents Senior Skip Day, Student protest to Board of
Ed. Since High School: Owned
a few Restaurants. Settled Down in Hotel Business.
Future Plans: Open one of the wildest Bars in Maryland.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Thomas, Real cool guy
Carla
Wardlow Hembrey - Class of 1986/Wheaton <rc2b@earthlink.net>
Occupation: homemaker, Spouse: Russ, Children: Elizabeth Denise - 4 yrs.,
Rebecca Paige - 3 yrs. Since
High School: Raising my kids in the fresh air and bright sunshine of
Oklahoma. Other alums I know
about? Kim Weidman Wells has
2 boys and lives in New Market, MD.
From:
Ellie Runion - Class of 1968 <ERunion@aol.com>
I retired from Children’s National Medical Center in April and now have
my own company and enjoying not commuting 5 hours or more a day!
I have a life for the first time in 16 years! Yippee!!!!! My
business is EFR, Inc. “Social
Marketing for Community Minded Organizations”
Holly
Sheftell - Class of 1981 <frisbee@bellatlantic.net>
I found out about the website from my brother (class of ‘71). Occupation:
Project Manager, Spouse: Guy Stevens, Children: Carly - 5, Ross - 3.
Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Hartman and Ms. Thompson- wonderful
teachers and mentors, who made science the most interesting subject in
school.
Debbie
Moore - Class of 1976 <damoore@bechtel.com>
Occupation: Expediting/Buying Assistant
Ken
Edwards - Class of 1981 <m.edwards@home.com>
I found out about the website through a search engine.
Occupation: telephone/network installer, Spouse: Rosemary,
Children: Zack Kojiyain -10, Michael Kojoyain -8, Grace Edwards-5 months
Scott
Hardy - Class of 1985/Rockville <scotthardy117@hotmail.com>
I found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: Business Consultant, Significant Other: M.D. Calabro
Kathryn
Poulsen Dorshimer - 1985 (summer 1984) <dorshimer@earthlink.net>
I found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: sales & marketing, Spouse: Duane, Children: Grant
11 months
Andrea
Gordon Howe - Class of 1985/Rockville <andreahowe@juno.com>
I found out about the website from the reunion letter. Occupation:
homemaker, Spouse: John, Children: Justin 7, Andrew 5
Ann
Buckley Allen - Class of 1981 <allena@nsa.naples.navy.mil>
I found out about the website from the reunion mailing.
Occupation: Housing Warehouse Supervisor, Spouse: Anthony,
Children: Anthony M II - 13yrs, Richard C - 12yrs
Michael
Tatalovich - Class of 1969 <mtatalovich@tklp.com>
I found out about the website from another Peary alumni.
Occupation: Architect, Spouse: Suzanne, Children: Nicholas D. - 14,
Samuel W. - 12
Matt
Sottong - Class of 1982 <msottong@cq.com>
Occupation: Marketing Analyst, Spouse: Michelle, Children: Henry -- 2,
Since High School: I work for Congressional Quarterly Magazine, Future
Plans: I have another child due in December.
Joe
Messett - Class of 1972 <joemessett@aol.com>
I found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: Postmaster, Spouse: Kelly, Children: Lauren 19, Joe 11.
Since High School: Working for the Post Office, Future Plans: Who knows
Lisa
Ginn - Class of 1985/Rockville <drlginn@hotmail.com>
I found out about the website from a fellow classmate.
Occupation: physician/dermatologist.
Other alums I know about? Kimberly Bussie.
John
B. Bradford - Class of 1981 <jbrad10670@aol.com>
I found out about the website from Karyl Muirhead Riley.
Occupation: Maintenance Coordinator, Spouse: Kathy, Children:
Zachary age 7, Kyle age 3
Linda
Estes MacKay <Linda.Mackay@verizon.net>
(1976) Occupation: Executive Assistant.
Other alums I know about? Richard Mattingly—his sister, Patricia,
married my brother, Tom. Richard
is living near Ocean City, MD.
Alfonso
de Lucio - Class of 1981 <adelucio@aol.com>
I found out about the website from the Class reunion invitation.
Tom
Mandich - Class of 1985/Rockville <tmandich@phillips.com>
I found out about the website from my brother.
Occupation: Office Manager-Vender Sales, Memorable Incident:
Beating Rockville in B-Ball as a junior! Last Peary Football game! Getting
MVP in Football game! Since High School: Eating, Sleeping, and Working!
And.... having fun and enjoying life to the fullest!
Future Plans: Retiring early, and vacationing.... especially in
Vegas! Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clark- one funny guy!
Karen
Gorin Hoffman <jenlisamike@yahoo.com>
(1977) I found out about the website from the MCPS web site.
Occupation: Computer Programmer, Spouse: Ron, Children: Jennifer -
5, Lisa - 5, Mike - 3. Since High School: Traveling, working, taking care
of kids
Cathy
Gorin Haupt - Class of 19?? <no e-mail address submitted> Spouse:
Jim, Children: Jessica - 6, Ben - 4
Steve
Gorin - Class of 1976 <no e-mail address submitted> Occupation:
Engineer, Spouse: Carmel, Children: Brenna - 8, Darby - 6
Patti
Klanga Chandler - Class of 1976 <knp@nfis.com>
How I found out about the website? Just typed in Robert E Peary!!!!
Occupation: Teacher Aid, Spouse: Kenny, Children: Kelli 19, Kris 11, Kraig
9
Rana
Katsha - Class of 1982 <rjkatsha@yahoo.com>
I found out about the website through word of mouth, but lost monthly
email due to change in email address.
Occupation: Human Resources Specialist
Jim
Weixel - Class of 1981 <james.weixel@verizon.com>
I found out about the website from my brother.
Occupation: patent attorney Spouse: Marge, Children: Jacqueline 11,
Anthea 9
KAREN
STACK MILLS - Class of 1985/Wheaton <MSTACK1075@AOL.COM>
I found out about the website from my BROTHER.
Occupation: TEACHER, Spouse: RICHARD, Children: KATELYNN 13,
RICHARD JR 11. Since High
School: WORKING AND ENJOYING MY CHILDREN, Future Plans: TRAVEL
Bernard
Ilkhanoff - Class of 1982 <ILKSILLAW@AOL.COM>
I found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: Attorney, Spouse: Paula S. Silverstein, Children:
Sydnie 21 Months; Justin 21 months; Benjamin 21 months
Janice
Applegate Pushaw - Class of 1975 <janice_pushaw@email.whirlpool.com>
Occupation: Director Benefits Planning, Children: Briana Paige 11
Melinda
Marcus - Class of 1985/Rockville <msbeatle@hotmail.com>
I found out about the website from an old classmate. Occupation:
Administrative Assistant
THERESA
JILL VAN MEIR MARKLEY - Class of 1967 <veris@worldnet.att.net>
I found out about the website from CLASSMATE PEGGY PARSONS. Occupation:
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP, Spouse: RICHARD, Children: DAVID SHANE, 08/28/72;
JUSTIN JACOB, 11/30/73; ANDREA MICHELE, 08/20/78; JENNA MARIE, 04/05/84.
Grandchildren: PAIGE FRANCIS, 12/25/96; EVAN MICHAEL, 11/19/98;
MADISON HOPE, 07/23/00
Debbie
Dempsey deSibour - Class of 1976 <debbie@formostgc.com>
Occupation: Graphic & Web Design, Spouse: Gregg deSibour (1975),
Gregg’s Occupation: Sheet Metal Mechanic, Children: Mandy - 19,
Alexandra - 12
Henry
Talavera - Class of 1982 <htalavera@jekens.com>
I found out about the website from Todd Litton.
Occupation: Lawyer, Spouse: Susan Simmons Talavera (1982),
Children: Katrina 12, Nicholas 10, and Marissa 2
Cathy Bach Gregory - 1985/Wheaton <Cathy.Gregory@det.amedd.army.mil> How I found out about the website? Just looking around on the internet. Occupation: Military Personnel Specialist, Significant Other: Robert High, Children: Justin E. Gregory and Heather M. Gregory, Memorable Teacher: Dr. Rodger Davis
Oris “Sonny” Rives Jr - Class of 1972 <orisogl@yahoo.com> I found out about the website from a friend.
Laura
Volin Robinson - Class of 1985/Wheaton <larobin3@hotmail.com>
I found out about the website from the reunion letter. Occupation:
Surgical Coordinator, Spouse: William, Children: Stephanie 13yrs
Lori
Ann McDade - Class of 1982 <lamcdade@msn.com>
Occupation: Office Assistant / MCPS, Memorable Teacher: Cheryl Lee, who
was our sign language teacher. I
have kept in touch with her over the past 20 years, and now, she is my
boss!! Who would have ever thought that would happen?!
END OF TEXT - MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE - VOLUME 5, NUMBER 12
Articles for the next issue are due August 25, 2001
Copyright 2001 The Midnight Sun Online - http://www.pearyhs.org
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