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Volume 5, Number 4,
November 2000
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
jan zlotnick <jan@thezlotnickgroup.com>
(1973)
Date:
Sat, 4 Nov 2000
Subject:
thank you
I am
grateful for and was so moved by the expressions of camaraderie and love
from classmates who sent their sympathy upon my father’s death; some
remembered things about my dad (rides to basketball practice, his corny
jokes) that were gifts of warm memories for me and my family.
Thank you for your beautiful thoughts and prayers.
From:
Barbara Lawrence Hays <tuffy2@donet.com>
(1974)
Date:
Sat, 4 Nov 2000
Subject:
Exchange Concert
Is
there anyone from the REP marching band of 1973-74 who knows the name of
the school that we did an exchange concert with in Ohio?
I remember it was around Canton and Akron, but I don’t think it
was in either of those cities.
Thanks,
Barbara
Lawrence Hays, class of 1974
From:
Patricia Watson Petersen <lpetersen@cs.com>
(1970)
Date:
Sat, 4 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my brother Teddy.
Occupation:
American Legion Rep. Children: Chuck 28yrs., Shannon 26yrs., Rachel 24yrs.
Grandchildren: Nicholas 8yrs.
Memorable
Incidents: Just all the great times with all my friends. Like smoking in
the bathroom and figuring how to ditch my next class.
Since
High School: Raising some great children to be just like me, but somehow
they turned out 100 times better.
Memorable
Staff: Miss Thomas.... her signature was on all my suspension notices.
From:
Lisa Robinson Levine <lrlevine@erols.com>
(1973)
Date:
Sun, 5 Nov 2000
Subject:
death of father
My
brother Scott Robinson 1970 and I have lost our dad, Louis Robinson.
He
died and Oct. 16th of 2000 from complications from diabetes.
From:
Les Gross <Krglcg@aol.com>
(1969)
Date:
Sun, 5 Nov 2000
Subject:
Passing
Mrs.
Lillian Gross, the mother of Alan (66?), Les (69), & Howard and Stan
Gross (73) died in June.
From:
Mary Guilderson <guilderson@cder.fda.gov>
(1971)
Date:
Sun, 5 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Roger Kimmel.
Occupation:
Technical Information Specialist
Memorable
Incidents: The Man of La Mancha, Billy Budd, Oliver and Mame.
Getting out of class to do Kabuki Theater performances for
elementary schools with my Girl Scout troop.
Since
High School: Working for the Federal Government, 12 years at NIH and 12
years at FDA. Being a Girl Scout leader (18 years), A vacation trip to
Hawaii, can’t wait to go back! Lots of crafts, but am into rubber stamps
(making cards and other stuff)
Future
Plans: Want to see Alaska and the Northern Lights!
Memorable
Teachers: Mr Hubbard and choir, and Mr. Gibbs and all the plays and
musicals, he made things interesting!
From:
David Depp <DDepp@ngc.edu>
(1975)
Date:
Mon, 6 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Email from Bob Lau.
Occupation:
Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, Spouse: Sharon Lohr Depp (1977),
Sharon’s Occupation: Teacher Assistant for Greenville Co. Pub. Schools Children: Matthew Aaron Depp 19 years old attends NC
State; Michael David Depp 13; Catharine Elisabeth (goes by Elisabeth) 10;
Grandchildren: None I know of!
Memorable
Incidents: When Gary Schwartz and I threw the books and chair out the
second story window—what a couple of jerks we were! I will also remember
the fellowship meetings we had at Brian McLaren’s and others’ houses
and the all-night caving expeditions w/Dennis Catron. Where are you
Dennis?!
Since
High School: I went to MC and UofM, College Park. I married Sharon Lohr
(77) in 1979 and have been happily married since. I received an M.Div.
w/Religious Ed. and Languages from Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary (in Wake Forest, NC) in 1985 after which I served as Minster of
Youth at Montrose Baptist Church on Randolph Rd. Then I served as Pastor
in a church in Cumberland, MD and one in Harrington, DE. I returned to
seminary in 1995 to begin work on a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. Now I am
ABD (all but dissertation) and am teaching at a great little college in
the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mts. near Greenville, SC. North Greenville
College is a small, Christian, liberal arts college that has grown from
300 to 1300 in the last ten years. If you have kids looking for a great
college in a wholesome environment, let me know.
Future
Plans: Finish my dissertation before I get Alzheimer’s!
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Clarke’s World History and AP European History classes were
my most memorable experiences. His sense of humor and teaching style has
inspired my own at North Greenville College. I’ll never forget his
yardsticks, bonus questions, and the story of the Battle of Hastings! Mr.
Clarke, you’re the man!!!!!!!!
Other
alums I know about? Paul Lohr (74), Bristol, CT; David Lohr (73),
Charlotte,
NC; Brian McLaren (74), Riverdale, MD; and Grace Depp (74),
Bowie,
MD
From:
Jaime Moore <JLMOOREFLA@aol.com>
(1974)
Date:
Mon, 6 Nov 2000
Subject:
David W. Moore
I do
not know if anybody has been notified....and I know its a little late, but
I just found out about the website, but David W. Moore was my father...He
passed away February 4th, 1994...he had a massive heart attack
in the morning after going to Holy Cross hospital with chest pains one
evening...they said nothing was wrong and sent him home....the next
morning he died. I’m sorry this is so late, but I thought that you would
like to know. Thank You, Jaime Moore
From:
Bob Banks <xdg@cu.nih.gov>
(1971)
Date:
Tue, 7 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from B.J. Blackwell Thomas (1974).
Occupation:
Computer Systems Analyst, Spouse: Donna, Children: Deborah - 15, Alicia -
9
Memorable
Incidents: Playing bridge in the back of the Mr Imhoff’s physics
classroom.
Since
High School: Graduated U of MD in’74, worked for a religious ministry
from 74-79. Married in ‘79 to Donna (Gaithersburg ‘77). Worked for
small computer contractor from ‘79 to present - seen it grow from 25
employees to 150. Blessed with two delightful girls, and now an active member
at Covenant Life Church (Gaithersburg, MD). God is blessing!
Future
Plans: To continue to grow in my relationship with God, Donna and my
beautiful daughters.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr Imhoff, physics teacher. We had written letters about what we
thought the future would hold, and he was going to mail those to us five
years later. I didn’t ever see the letter again, but it would be
interesting to see what I wrote.
From:
“Angela” Consuelo Carbo Stimpert <stimpert@msn.com>
(1973)
Date:
Tue, 7 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Rick Carbo (1975) and Carlos Carbo
Occupation: Paralegal, Spouse: Ronald, Children: Sian Elizabeth
Memorable
Incidents: Being on a winning It’s Academic Team with Patty Seleski and
being on television.
Since
High School: Graduated from U of MD (Journalism, 1979). Spent some time as
a technical writer. Got
married in 1981 and had daughter in 1985. Went back to U of MD (Paralegal
Studies, 1992) and am now a
litigation paralegal for a law firm in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Future
Plans: Looking forward to seeing daughter graduate from Science and
Technology track at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, MD (Class of
2003) and then getting her through college.
After that, I want to travel with my husband Ron to all the places
I haven’t had a chance to see yet.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Ken Brace, Mr. Lynn Boyd, Mr. Robert Clarke and Mr. Robert
Pine because they all made history class so much fun.
Keep
up the great work!
From:
Susan Cruzan Cohen <CruzanSuz@aol.com>
(1970)
Date:
Tue, 7 Nov 2000
Subject:
Baby News
Baby
news here. I now have two new
grandchildren and two new children of my own: Carter William Theros, born
July 18, 2000, is the new son of my son Joel & his wife Melanie.
Catelyn Isabel Fitzpatrick, born October 12, 2000, is the new
daughter of my daughter Stephanie & her husband Matt. My husband David & I have returned recently from
Guatemala with our two new babies, Seth & Gabriela, whom we adopted.
Seth was born on December 17, 1999, and Gabi was born January 7,
2000.
[Photos
online]
From:
Nancy Farmer Brockway <nancybrockway@hotmail.com>
(1976)
Date:
Wed, 8 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Kris Fuss Wolfe.
Occupation:
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Spouse: Alvin, Children: Haley Joy age
10, Dylan age 7
Since
High School: Since graduation I got a degree in Occupational Therapy from
Towson State Univ. and a masters in Special Educ. from George Washington
Univ. Worked for many years as a pediatric OT.
Recently returned to regular employment after taking time off to be
a mom to two delightfully challenging kids. Still happily married after 15
years.
Memorable
Teachers: I fondly remember collecting bugs for Mr. Steele, Mr. Clark’s
daily quizzes, and a great trip to Europe thanks to Mr.
Clark and Ms. Dawson.
From:
David Dudley <dldudley@pineland.net>
(1966)
Date:
Thu, 16 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
college professor, Spouse: Eileen, Children: Chris 23, Joy 21, Michael 13,
Will 11, Grandchildren: please! none
yet!
Memorable
Incidents: drama, “My Fair Lady”
Since
High School: earning degrees (four—how ridiculous!)... Ten years as
Lutheran minister, then eleven years as college professor
Future
Plans: getting my last two boys through college; retiring ASAP
Memorable
Teachers: Phyllis Magrab, Santa Vadala, Vince Gibbs (the most influential
teacher I have ever had)
From:
Edwin H. Davidson Jr. <panda@whidbey.net>
(1965)
Date:
Mon, 20 Nov 2000
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from my mother.
Occupation:
System Technician for Singular Wireless, Spouse: Mary, Children: Andrew
Paul 19
Memorable
Incidents: Our football rivalry with Springbrook. Running on the
cross-country team. Working on the chemistry lab squad with Mr.
MacKay. Biology classes with Mr. Campbell.
Since
High School: Worked on many different jobs, including factory work in a
cotton processing machinery plant, assistant manager at Radio Shack,
Security Guard. Spent 20 years active duty in the U.S. Navy and five years
in the reserves. Retired from the Navy in August of 1999.
Future
Plans: Working with wireless telephone technology, paying off our house.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Mackay, because he was so determined for us to learn. Mr.
Campbell, for the same reason. Mrs. Magrab, because she really cared about
us.
From:
Ann Marie D’Anna Kennedy <Annie10900@aol.com>
(1977)
Date:
Mon, 20 Nov 2000
Subject:
Las Vegas Joint 76-77 Reunion
Let’s
go! I was there in August
with my husband and kids and had an incredible five days of roller
coasters, shows, fun in the sun and much, much more!
I’m in!
Ann
Marie Kennedy ‘77
From:
Ann Marie D’Anna Kennedy <Annie10900@aol.com>
(1977)
Date:
Mon, 20 Nov 2000
Subject; Update
I
found out about the website from Julie Pear - Class of ‘76.
Occupation:
Homemaker, twirling coach, Spouse: Kurt Godwin, Children: Ryan Kennedy,
boy, age 11 and Max Godwin, boy, age 5
Memorable
Incidents: I was hardly ever at school.
I left everyday at 11am to go to a school of the arts to train in
ballet for seven hours daily.
Since
High School: I performed and toured with several ballet companies for
about six years. I returned
to the area to complete my college education at the University of
Maryland. I was married in ‘85 to a Maryland Alumni and we owned Bel-Jean
Printing in College Park, MD for a few years.
I sold the business when he passed away and decided not to go back
to work. I since met my
current husband at Dewey Beach and we are living in Columbia, MD, raising
our family.
Future
Plans: To retire somewhere warm, by the water.
I’d like to travel for six months a year, preferably by boat, in
the Caribbean or wherever I can scuba dive, eat good food and relax with
friends and family.
Memorable
Teacher: I loved Mr. Clarke and how he managed to entertain a class.
His pop quizzes, bonus points and “map girl” antics made
learning so much fun. What a
great motivator!
Other
alums I know about? I am in contact with Mig O’Hara (Reno, NV) and Lisa
Mitchell (NY, NY)
Thanks
for all of the effort and time it obviously took to get the web site going
and maintained.
From:
Ginny Condell Nelson <nelsons4@erols.com>
(1974)
Date:
Mon, 20 Nov 2000
Subject:
published poem
Recently
I went through a life-awakening experience. I wanted to thank each and
every person that was (and still is) instrumental in helping me keep my
spirits up during these trying times. I wrote a poem to convey my deepest
feelings and to my surprise, it has been published. You can find it on the
website for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
They are also planning to use it in their future pamphlets. Here is
copy of it to share with all “Peary People.”
“Journey
Unknown”
Written
by Virginia Condell-Nelson
We
witness the beauty in the changing of the seasons,
never questioning, disputing or concerned for the reasons.
“But
summer is ending”, the fragile leaf is told,
a life-awakening journey was soon to unfold.
Alterations
occur, the confusion begins,
the liveliness, spirit, the true being thins.
Finally
detecting the fore-threatening call,
recognizing the others in their premature fall.
It
was the screaming of winds with those menacing threats,
that disengaged the lone leaf without any regrets.
Slowly
descending, each emotion heightened,
swaying this way and that, totally frightened.
Crippled
by a web of doubt, embellished with silent tears,
untangled by compassionate hands, cradling all fears.
The
comforting feelings were undeniably embraced,
for the struggle with stability was surely to be erased.
The
turmoil eradicated by a validated calm,
now flourishing, protected in the populace palm.
Gently
guidance at the beginning of this journey unknown,
is true confirmation that the leaf...that I, was never alone!
To
all the people who have helped me, a heart-felt thank-you and I am
grateful
to be able to share my gratitude in this poem. Stay health and
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