Volume 5, Number 5, December 2000
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:      Rob Munach <xlengr@pobox.com> (1981)
Date:       Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website through a Web Search. 

Occupation: Structural Engineer, Spouse: Lauren

Memorable Incident: Destruction of the Press Box

Since High School: I received a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from U of MD. I moved to NC in 1991, went to Dewey Beach too many times and started a Structural Engineering business in 1997. I got married in 1998 and have spent the last year and half building a house.  We are expecting our first child in June.

Future Plans: Early Retirement

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hahn - He played golf while we learned how to drive

From:     Stephanie Reis Morin <hobnobdobusa@netscape.net> (1973)
Date:       Fri, 15 Dec 2000

Subject:  Update

I found out about the website while my husband was looking at his high school information and then we searched for mine. 

Occupation: Homemaker for the last year; previously an Executive Assistant and remain per diem, Spouse: Robert (Bob), Children: Dane Augustin - age 8, Garrett Evan - age 6, Hunter Ian - age 4

Since High School: My family moved to Florida the year after we graduated.  I attended one year of college in Maryland and then graduated from college in Florida.  I have been working since then, beginning as a bookkeeper in a bank, then secretarial work in a hospital, followed by marriage in 1983, continuing to work in banking and hospitals, three children, all boys ages 8,6, and 4.  In 1986, I moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where I started working at Martin Memorial Medical Center and continued to work full time (for 13 years) until last year when I decided it was time to try staying at home with my kids (which has been my dream since Dane, my oldest, was born).  So far so good.  A lot happened in between, but this is just a short synopsis!

Future Plans: Raising my children. I would also like to travel.

From:      Paul Coder <prc@loiederman.com> (1968)
Date:       Wed, 20 Dec 2000
Subject:  My mother’s passing

My mother, Eleanor T. Coder (also mother to Bill Coder ‘67 and Martha Coder ‘75 and mother-in-law to Marsha Robbins Coder ‘67) died on Sunday, December 3, 2000 at the Washington Hospital Center of complications following heart bypass surgery. She was 81.

A memorial service was held at the Rockville United Church on Saturday, December 9, 2000. Many of our classmates attended. Dr. Dunn and Mr. Hill were there. Two bagpipers from Rockville H.S. played at the service.  [Alumni attendees included Rachel Cope Goldfarb (‘67), Tom Browne (‘68), Rich (‘68) and Laura Reid (‘75) Waalkes, and Richard (‘72) and Jack (‘78) Robbins.]

My mother was a very active participant at REPHS during our time there including PTA, athletic and pipe band support as well as other school and community activities.

She is survived by my father and her husband of over 58 years, Norman, four children and their three partners, three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. We will miss her dearly.

From:      Robert Perry <bob.perry@drake.edu> (1980)
Date:       Thu, 21 Dec 2000
Subject:  mother’s death

My mother, Sharolyn E. Perry, died December 16^th in Des Moines, Iowa from complications of rheumatoid arthritis.

From:      Patricia McNeal Vancil <witzie254@aol.com> (1966)
Date:       Fri, 22 Dec 2000
Subject:  Update

Occupation: Homemaker, Spouse: John, Children: Peggy 19, Jay (Stepson) 17, Andy 15, Jessica (Stepdaughter) 15, Tim 14

Since High School: In a nutshell, married, adopted a deaf child from Korea, had 2 more birth children. Managed to be married to the same man until HIS mid-life crisis and departure. Remarried May 2000 to a wonderful man with 2 teenagers.

Future Plans: Looking forward to getting all the kids through school and John and I moving to the water somewhere.

Memorable Teacher: Mr Hill was my favorite all-time teacher!

From:      Ken Roseman <kenroseman@earthlink.net> (1969)
Date:       Sun, 24 Dec 2000
Subject:                Music/Class of ‘69

Anybody else out there a fan British folk-rock? The legendary Steeleye Span gave a fabulous concert at “The Birchmere” (Alexandria, VA) last September. Also wonderful: New York City’s amazing klezmer fusionists “The Klezmatics,” who gave a brilliant show at the Kennedy Center “Millenium Stage” a few weeks ago.

If you’re a fan of great guitar, don’t miss the hot licks of Phil Mathieu (RPHS ‘79) with the rockin’ country band Ruthie & the Wranglers.  They’ve been doing some traveling, so keep watching your local entertainment papers for venues and times.

“BIG WORLD” magazine: I am the music editor for this quarterly

“Alternative Travel” magazine. We also have a web site and I’m now compiling a music section for that. Check it out at:  http://www.bigworld.com

I also have several reviews in the 50^th anniversary issue of “SING OUT!” magazine.

And to prove that I’ve really joined the 21^st century, I also have reviews up on the “Folk” and “World” sections of the “CD NOW” web site. http://www.cdnow.com

Attention fellow ‘69ers: How would you like to have an annual informal reunion gathering? We’d just meet at a restaurant or bar in the Rockville area. If there is interest, I could probably also line up a tour of the old RPHS building—it looks really good; the Hebrew Academy folks have done a wonderful renovation job! Write me at:  kenroseman@earthlink.net if you like the idea of an annual informal reunion.

Thanks again to Bob Lau (‘76) for all his work on keeping the M.S.O.  going!

Best wishes to all alumni for the holiday season and New Year!!

From:      Paul Hassler <Bigdeckguy@aol.com> (Faculty)
Date:       Sun, 24 Dec 2000 
Subject:  Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, And Happy New Year

Have a very Merry Christmas and or Happy Chanukah at this time of the year.  The Hasslers are alive and doing well and we hope to see or hear from you all soon.

At this point, I’m still working but pondering retirement in May, Vicki is still working part time at Gaithersburg Pres. Church in the pre school and volunteering for everything she can, Kristen is in the College of Charleston in South Carolina and doing quite well, Valerie is in 11^th grade at Magruder High and is doing well in school along with participating in field hockey, swimming and lacrosse, Jami is in 9^th grade at Magruder and doing the same while also participating in Field hockey, swimming and her forte is softball. Andrea is in 7^th grade at Shady Grove Middle School, doing excellent in her schoolwork while playing in the band (flute), playing softball, basketball and anything else she wants.

My plans for retirement really look to changing jobs. I may be going into the insurance industry with New York Life, or maybe teaching at another school system, working for Home Depot but doing something productive and what I want to do. I just got a schedule for our Big Band for the year and we’re doing about 20 jobs already for the year and the first is on January 6 at the Omni Shoreham in Washington.

Vicki is active with the girls. 3 are at home, but Kris stays in touch daily from CofC in Charleston via either phone or the Internet.  (What a great venue for communicating).

So from the Hasslers....

Merry Christmas

             Happy Chanukah

                         and Have a Happy New Year

Paul, Vicki, Kristen, Valerie, Jami, Andrea and Cody.

From:      Don Hawkins <don.hawkins@bigfoot.com> (1970)
Date:       Sun, 24 Dec 2000
Subject:  Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Prosperous New Year!!!

Don Hawkins

From:      Janis Judson <oldarfy@aol.com> (1969)
Date:       Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website while surfing the web. 

Occupation: college professor, Children: jacob judson-age 10

Memorable Incidents: senior class picnic and trip

Since High School: I received my PHD in political science from the Univ of MD and have been teaching since 1973.  I’m currently a tenured professor at Hood College in Frederick, MD. I was married and divorced and I have a ten year old son who I adopted from Peru when he was a newborn.

Future Plans: finish a manuscript that I am working on and then do some more traveling

Memorable Teacher: MS. Vadala-loved her crazy English classes

Steve Counts - Class of 1964 <stevencounts@yahoo.com> I found out about the website from classmates.com.  Occupation: Pilot (FedEx), Spouse: Kathy, Children: Tage (30), Nicole (29), Grandchildren: Chase Counts (2).  Since High School: US Navy pilot for 27 years.  With FedEx since 1996. Future Plans: Keep flying.  Memorable Teacher: Mrs.  Pearl Richardson.  She taught values as well as biology.

Peter Hogaboom - Class of 1979 <PH2208@AOL.COM> I found out about the website from my brother.   Occupation: President/CEO, Spouse: LeeAnn, Children: Ellen 9, Luke 4, David 3.  Memorable Incident: My Sr yr Wrestling match at NorthWood HS. Since High School: Enjoying Life, Traveling, and working hard. Future Plans: To attend the next reunion

Harriet Newman Levine - Class of 1966 <hnl32708@aol.com> Occupation: Registered Nurse, Spouse: Michael

Frank H. Betz - Class of 1971 <fbetz@earthlink.net> I found out about the website through a search.  Occupation: Residential Designer, Spouse: Unmarried, no children

Norman K. Monteaux - Class of 1975 <montea@diamonds.net> Occupation: Laboratory Director, Spouse: Sandra Lynn

Patrick Mason - Class of 1984 <Grumpy2208@aol.com> Occupation: optician

Craig J. Wines - Class of 1979 <KidnK9s@msn.com> Occupation: Screenwriter - Building Contractor, Spouse: Anna Marie, Children:Paris Marie 6 years, Isabel Kristina 1 year.  Since High School: Too long to list - wait for the movie. Future Plans: Make movies, more kids, more time.  Memorable Teacher: Gibbs - he remembered my brother from years prior thus hating me from the start.  A well educated man.

terri krebs yates - Class of 1981 <laxyates@aol.com> Occupation: homemaker, Spouse: ron, Children: mary 17, ronnie 12, kyle 10, matthew 5, annie rose 3

Donald Barry - Class of 1979 <donald_barry@msn.com> Occupation: Electrician, Spouse: Tanya, Children: Dan&Matt, 8&5

Robert Casteel - Class of 1980 c/o <patrickcasteel@hotmail.com> Occupation: Clothing store manager, Spouse: Donna, Children: Justin 12 and Erin 8

Ann Young - Class of 1982 <annyou@hotmail.com> Occupation: Special Education Teacher

Darrell L Thompson - Class of 1976 <dthompson@ehio.net> Sold computer, Bought A new one BACK ONLINE would like to get in touch with fellow classmates email- Also interested in locating Mike Schwatzenberg if anyone could help

deirdre hollingshed - Class of 1986/Wheaton <dlflip@yahoo.com> I found out about the website from Sandi Singleton. Occupation: advocate

Karim Anton Calis - Class of 1979 <KCalis@nih.gov> Occupation: Coordinator, Drug Information Service and Clinical Specialist, Endocrinology & Women’s Health

Steve Cummings - Class of 1981 <stevec@orfg.com> Occupation: Vice President, Spouse: Michele, Children: Zachary 3 years old, Kimberly 2 years old.  Since High School: School then working, working, working. Future Plans: Work

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        Articles for the next issue are due January 20, 2000

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