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Volume 5, Number 3,
October 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 3
From:
Steve Rosen <RosenStephenJ@guardsmark.com>
(1966)
Date:
Fri, 6 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother, Larry Rosen, Class of 1970.
Occupation:
Corporate Recruiter, Spouse: Bonnie, Children: Carl 20, Rachel 18,
Grandchildren: N/A (to the best of my knowledge)
Since
High School: Went to GW for freshman year.
Joined
the Army - medic and lab tech; RVN 7/69 - 2/71
BS,
Microbiology, U of MD, 6/74
AM,
Immunology, Harvard, 6/76
Married
Bonnie Lee Segal 8/8/76 (Boston girl)
5/77
- 6/85 - Micromedic Systems, Horsham, PA - Marketing and Sales Mgmt
for
immunodiagnostic company
4/30/80
- Carl born
2/25/82
- Rachel arrived
7/85
- 1/96 - Dow Corning Wright (now Wright Medical Technology),
Memphis,
TN suburb - Marketing, Strategic Planning for Plastic Surgery and
Orthopedic implants
1/96
- 7/98 - Marketing for Mid-South Regional Blood Center
7/98
- present - Manager, Recruitment, Guardsmark, Inc., Memphis, TN
Future
Plans: Stay in industry for about 9 - 10 more years; retire; try to become
as good a Biology teacher as Mrs. Richardson was for me.
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Richardson - wonderful teacher and lady - turned me onto
the biological sciences - was the mainstay of 30 years of my working life.
Mr. Proett - greatest math teacher that there ever was.
He committed his summer after our junior year to teach us
Analytical Geometry so that we could have a full senior year of the
Calculus. Mr. Hines - taught
me about all of the laws of physics that I could not break.
Both
kids now in college - empty nest - learning how to cope - life is great. Thrilled to find out about the Peary web site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From:
Garrison “Tommy” Wampler <twnamvet@juno.com>
(1969)
Date:
Fri, 6 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found the website while surfing.
Occupation:
Security Consultant,
Since
High School: I did not graduate from Peary because I quit in 11th
grade and joined the Army to serve in Vietnam. After the Army I held a
number of jobs but I have been in the security business for some time.
Future
Plans: Obtain some land in NC and buy horses.
Memorable
Staff: Dr. Dunn and Mr. Lugar because I was always in their office.
From:
James Kreps <jlk37@ix.netcom.com>
(1978)
Date:
Sat, 7 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother Carl Kreps class of 82.
Occupation:
Chief Financial Officer - Media Company Children: Sarah Anne Kreps 7 years
old, Jennifer Malone Kreps 5 years old
Since
High School: After graduating from Bucknell University in 1982 I spent a
number of years working in New York City for Coopers & Lybrand.
In 1988 I moved to Los Angles and spent a few years working for
Paramount Pictures in various financial roles.
In the early 1990’s I moved back east and have worked for a
number of start-up media companies. Currently,
I am CFO of a start-up media venture and soccer coach of two girls teams.
From:
Mary Ann Naples Vann <MAV153@aol.com>
(1978)
Date:
Mon, 9 Oct 2000
Subject:
Our Daughter crowned Queen
Just
wanted to let all the Peary Alumni who live in Frederick County, Maryland
know that on Sunday, October 8th a Husky Cub, Katie Vann, was
named Miss Fire Prevention Queen. She
is 21 years old and lives in Libertytown.
She is the daughter of Livingston (Jamie) Vann, class of 75 and
Mary Ann Naples Vann, class of 78. Please
show her your support when carnival time comes around, as she will be
riding in all the area parades, and remember fire prevention saves lives.
(Thank
you all I need to brag a little)
From:
Alan Ackerman <Motorization@aol.com>
(1985/Northwood)
Date:
Tue, 10 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Searched the net.
Occupation:
National Sales Manager, Spouse: Tracy Koehler (Graduated wheaton 85),
Memorable
Incidents: Shawn Koehler painting a husky on the football field. Senior
prank of 84 stink bombs. Playing Rockville R-poo’s football team.
Since
High School: Working with very high-end home theater customers selling and
installing motorized shading systems. Completed jobs for:
Ron
Howard, Maria Carey, JZ, David Cone, BJ Surhoff, Howard Stern, Dan Snider,
Mel Gibson, Bill Gates, The list goes on!!!!
Future
Plans: Opening up my own specialized Manufacturing plant for high end
motorized shading systems to be sold worldwide!!!! Also designing new
special window coverings to revolutionize shading.
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Decker / PE / She was close with my wife Tracy Koehler.
Anyone
who needs blinds, drapes or shades as well as motorized shading systems,
visit www.shadingsolutions.com
From:
Alvin Weintraub <gto@macomb.com>
(1975/10th Grade)
Date:
Wed, 11 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I visited John Miller (class of ‘75)
Memorable
Incidents: good times, rock n’ roll, and muscle cars
Since
High School: My family moved out of the PHS area at the end of 10th
grade. I graduated from Wootton High School.
I, however, remember many people at PHS since we went to Aspen Hill
Elementary and Wood Jr. High
together.
After
high school, I went to the College of Wooster.
I got a B.A. in chemistry. I
then worked at the National Cancer Institute as (you guessed it) a
chemist. I was considering a
PhD but then tried to get into medical school.
That was tough. I
finally got in at the Chicago Medical School in Illinois.
I did my residency in Diagnostic Radiology.
After that, I did a fellow- ship at the University of Chicago and
Northwestern in CT, MRI, and US. Med. school to fellowship took 10 years!
Not including undergrad.
I
started a job in the Chicago area, which was not quite what I expected. I ended up in western Illinois.
I have been here for the last few years and enjoy it very much.
I got
married in 1991. We have one
girl named Lindsey and she just started kindergarten.
That reminded me of the old days in Aspen Hill Elementary. I found out about the site through John Miller (‘75). I
recently saw him in York, Nebraska where he lives.
Yes, there is life in Nebraska - and we even had a great time.
Future
Plans: I plan to keep being a radiologist.
Be a good father. I
have 2 GTO’s. The 1965 is
complete. I’m trying to
finish the 1966 GTO, which is a convertible.
We just got at auction a small 4-acre farm.
We are fixing the barn and farmhouse on the property.
That is a never-ending project!! Lots of work. Next maybe farm
animals. Never thought I
would do that!
Memorable
Teachers: I remember Mr.
Heard (Spanish) for the wild class that it was.
And there is Mr. Proett who taught the use of the slide ruler
(remember?) and taught calculus. I
wish to thank Ms. Woodward for typing I - which allowed me to type this
e-mail. Unfortunately, my typing, spelling, and speed have not
improved since that class.
I
remember PHS very well. I
grew up at the corner of Aspen Hill and Arctic.
Every day I would pass by the school.
Me, and a lot of others would always be doing something (lets not
say what) around there.
From:
Cindy Libby Saunders <cindysaunders12@hotmail.com>
(1981)
Date:
Thu, 12 Oct 2000
Subject:
Father’s death
Richard
(Dickie) M. Libby, the father of Mike Libby (1975) of Northvale, NJ, Pat
Libby (1977) of Germantown, MD, Cindy Libby-Saunders (1981) of Gray, ME
and Jackie Fields (1984) of Germantown, MD, passed away on August 18th
after many years of illness. He
thoroughly enjoyed having his children and their families around him all
summer at his lake home in Gray, Maine.
In tribute to our “Pop,” one of the grandsons, Joey Saunders,
created a web page dedicated to his memory www.expage.com/drymills.
Thanks Annie Darragh Baker (and mother), for flying up to be with
us during this difficult time!
From:
Laraine Spahn Grant <lgrantt@aol.com>
(1972)
Date:
Fri, 13 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my cousin- Margaret Brown.
Occupation:
Administrative Manager, Spouse: Kurt, Children: Matthew 12
Memorable
Incident: The walk to MCPS headquarters in protest of Dr. Dunn’s remarks
Since
High School: working for Montgomery County Government.
I also became a Professional Dart Player, traveling the world.
Much of this was televised on Wide World of Sports and other
news/sports programs.
I am
also an Antique Dealer
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Sherry DeLauder- She taught me how to sew so beautifully!
From:
Kathleen Niepsey <OceanB54@aol.com>
(1968)
Date:
Fri, 13 Oct 2000
Subject:
Passing away of Mr. Alonzo
The
father of Toni Alonzo Rubino class of 1968, Mr. Santino Alonzo, passed
away the last week of September. Please
send sympathy wishes out to her and her family.
Thanks
so very much and keep up the good work.
Have been rejoined with lots of great people.
Kathy
Niepsey - Iris Klaven where are you?
From:
George DuBose <geodubose@aol.de>
(1969)
Date:
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website through a search on the Internet.
Occupation:
photographer/art director/website designer, Significant Other: Dr. Susanne
Ecker, MD, PhD. Children: Gage Perry Walz DuBose age 7 years,
Memorable
Incidents: rumbles between the greasers and the ho’ heads
Since
High School: sailing my 26 foot sloop, pursuing a career as a photographer
in NYC and art direction of over 300 album covers, married twice, have a
son with a third woman, living in Cologne Germany with the most wonderful
woman in the world. Finally got it right, i think...hope
Future
Plans: circumnavigation with family on a bigger sailboat. Traveling extensively through out Europe. Open a photo studio
in Cologne. Document the extensive art scene here in Cologne.
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Grass major influence on my career as a commercial artist.
Let’s
keep it together - sorry you all thought i was missing, i knew where i was
all the time.
From:
Charles Rinaldi <L8Chevy@aol.com>
(1982)
Date:
Tue, 17 Oct 2000
Subject:
Lisa Finkle Pransky - 1981
I am
saddened by the news of Lisa Finkle Pransky.
I knew Lisa through jr. high and into high school.
My sympathy goes to all members of her family.
Charles
W. Rinaldi
From:
Mark Pinkerton <n2muzic7@aol.com>
(1971)
Date:
Tue, 17 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from classmates.com.
Occupation:
Internet designer, entrepreneur, about to go public.
Significant Others: too many to name...or remember.... some was
strippers, some was runaway teens..
Memorable
Incidents: mmmmmm...the
girls! Woo Hoo!
Since
High School: bummin around...playin guitar and enjoying ppls.
Future
Plans: more the same....but with better ppls...
Memorable
Teachers: don’t remember much ....too high all the time!
Hey!!!
What happened to the school..it seems to be gone!
Sumeone shoulda locked it up at nite...and it wouldn’t have
gotten stolen...ya know what I mean!
Sheesh!
From:
Jo “Bubbles” Boyce Coughlin <JoGrammie3@aol.com>
(1970)
Date:
Thu, 19 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? I was sent info on how to find high school
class and bingo here you are. Occupation:
Administrative Secretary, Children: Laura Kathryn 30, Lisa Anne 27, James
Ronald 24, John Daniel 16, Grandchildren: Caitlyn Rose Stern 7, Candice
Michelle Dennis 6, Madline McKenna Kane 4
Memorable
Incidents: Putting the anchor in front of the principles office, the
smoking committee, school plays
Since
High School: Married and divorced Chris Wilcox, Divorced in 1981, Had 3
Children with him, Married again in 82, Had one boy, Divorced him in 93.
Since then have put three of my four children through college.
Laura lives in NC. With her husband and two children.
Lisa works for GM and live in WI with her husband and stepdaughter.
James recently married in June of this year he is in Air Force
stationed in Mississippi going through flight school.
He and his wife are both active duty Lt in the Air Force.
Youngest son is a Jr in High school.
I have been very busy in 96 had a double bypass but still going
strong, very active in church, am the RE Coordination on the Base here in
Louisiana, also work for the Community College as the Programs Secretary
for all the Allied Health Division.
Future
Plans: Just trying to keep it together until the youngest goes to college
Memorable
Teachers: Mr Gambario,
Mrs.
Thomas, and who was that English teacher?????????????
Other
alums I know about? Chris Wilcox lives in SC with 2nd wife and
3 more kids. He hasn’t
changed much.
From:
Carol Cotton Hendrix <carolphs64@home.com>
(1964)
Date:
Sat, 21 Oct 2000
Subject:
Peary-Wheaton Reunion of 60s Grads
To
Peary 60s grads: If you are
interested in a Peary/Wheaton reunion of 60s grads, don’t forget to let
Reid Roberts (Wheaton ‘64) or me know.
Reid has set up and email mailing list and the first message has
already gone out to all those Peary and Wheaton folks who have contacted
him in the past month. In the latest update Reid tells us that he is having a patio
constructed on the side of his restaurant and if the weather cooperates
when we meet on April 21, we can have an outdoor cocktail party on the new
patio. You can contact Reid
at Memchhouse@aol.com or by going
to his restaurant website (www.MemoriesCharcoalHouse.com)
and clicking on the button that says “contact us.” Or you can send me an email and I will see that your address
is added to our mailing list. Reid
tells me he already has had a very good response from the WHS folks.
But we’d like to see some more Peary folks names added to the
list, so don’t forget to let us know if you are interested.
After November 1st, there will also be news about this
event posted on the restaurant website in the section called “upcoming
events.” Even if you
aren’t sure yet if you will be able to attend on April 21, 2001, why not
sign up anyway so that you will receive the email updates and learn more
about the details. I know
from past experience that most of you are procrastinators when it comes to
this sort of thing, but just take a minute right now to contact me or Reid
so we can add your name to the list.
I hope we will hear from more of you this month.
From:
Christopher Wilcox <cwwilcox@email.com>
(1970)
Date:
Mon, 23 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from other alumni.
Occupation:
IT Manager, Spouse: Patricia, Children: Laura Kathryn (30), Lisa Anne (27)
James Ronald (24), Heather Marie (19), Christopher Wayne Jr. (17), Amber
Michelle (14). Grandchildren:
Caitlyn Rose (7), Candance (5)
Memorable
Incidents: Getting married ... The choir
Since
High School: Spent over 24 years in the Air Force, retired in 1994. Now work in the Information technology field, managing
computers systems and networks for a large manufacturing firm.
Memorable
Teachers: Bob Hubbard - one of the best choral directors I ever knew.
Vincent Gibbs and Miss Vidala - the worst English teachers.
Mrs. Gail - those great legs and leopard patterned slips.
From:
Bill Bowen <wbowen@attglobal.net>
(1978)
Date:
Tue, 24 Oct 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Referred by another graduate.
Occupation:
accounts payable manager, Spouse: Tina
Memorable
Incidents: Going to England with Mr Clarke and AP European
History
class. Working on sets for
plays - The King and I, An Enemy of the People, The Diary of Anne Frank
Since High School: Relocated to Phoenix, AZ in 1991 and stayed for seven
years. Met my wife online and moved to Denver to be with her in
1998. We bought a house in
Littleton and three weeks later our local high school was in the news -
Columbine. Married on Maui in
1999 - have to go to Maui to visit my mother-in-law - sucks to be me!
Future
Plans: Possibly relocate back to the DC area in a few years.
We are going to do some traveling - England and Ireland in March,
2001.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr Clarke - left his classes well prepared for college, with the
note taking and term paper skills that he forced us to develop. Coach Cino for being the only one to recognize that not
everyone is athletically inclined and giving me a B in PE!!!
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