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Volume 5, Number 7,
February 2001
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 3
From:
Paula “Darlene” Young Haffner <Darlene124@aol.com>
(1965)
Date:
Wed, 7 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Eileen Brown & Classmates.com.
Occupation:
Customer Support Representative, Spouse: Bill, Children: William Paul (30)
and Jennifer Lynn (28), Grandchildren: Lauren Madison Haffner (8)
Memorable
Incidents: Billy Mitchum & the other guys that hung around in Mr.
Weinstiens class (diversified occupation class) put his VW Karmin Gia on
the roof by the boiler room.
Since
High School: I got my beautician’s license, got married to a Marine
which only lasted 8 months. Then I met my husband while waiting for my
divorce to become final & then we got married on Aug.16, 1969. We had
our son William “Paul” and our daughter Jennifer. Six months later we
bought our 1st house in Urbana Maryland (Sunny Brook Farm off
Browningsville Rd.) I drove a school bus for Frederick County for 5yrs.
Then we moved to Sanford, Florida I drove a school bus for Seminole
County Schools for another 5yrs. Then left to work full time at large
dealership body shop and did that for various dealerships for another
15yrs. In 1992 my son got married & on 3/12/93 Lauren the joy of mine
& my husbands life, they moved to Charlotte N.C. and then got a
divorce & he moved back to Fl. Our daughter Jennifer graduated from
University of Central Florida Aug.2000 she got her Bachelor’s degree in
Bus. Admin. in Marketing. I am presently working for First USA/Bank One,
as a customer service rep. since Dec.1997.
Future
Plans: Hope to retire someday & continue to enjoy my adopted rescued
greyhound (dogs), continue to remodel & redecorate our home &
enjoy showing our granddaughter all the different sights around the USA
when she comes to stay with us in the summers.
From:
Patricia A. O’Donnell <Patricia229@webtv.net>
(1967)
Date:
Wed, 7 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
I
found the website while browsing.
Occupation:
Registered Nurse
Memorable
Incidents: Our undefeated football season senior year! When a rival school
painted the anchor in the senior court a beautiful shade of pink! Homeroom
12-7 and Mr. Robert Pine always mixing me up with Patricia A. O’Connell!
The pipe band...
Since
High School: traveling...working...achieving my goal to become a nurse. I
cannot imagine myself doing anything else. it has been a very rewarding
profession for me....would love to hear from ‘67 Alumni. I have never
been able to attend any class reunions. Would like to find Rita Santini,
my best friend at Peary...so glad I found this web site!!!
Future
Plans: planning to retire when appropriate...and relax!!!
Memorable
Teachers: Joan Percival English 12 she cured me of the habit of dotting my
i’s with “goose eggs”....Frank Moore and driver’s ed...he had a
lot of patience with me!
From:
Katrina Marshall Fairbank <katnmike@frontier.net>
(1975)
Date:
Thu, 8 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from an alumnus.
Occupation:
Artist and teacher, Spouse: Charles (Mike) Fairbank
Memorable
Incidents: Marching in the freezing cold for the band for football games.
Toilet papering houses with the pom-pon squad after competitions.
Since
High School: Earned a BA in Psychology, a Masters of Ed. in Early
Childhood Special Ed. Taught
preschool special ed. Played
drums in several country/rock bands.
Practiced art and made it a business.
Got married. Traveled
full-time in an RV and explored the country for three years.
Moved to Colorado. Now teach art and special ed and sell my
paintings.
Future
Plans: More traveling find a new band, continue to teach and pursue a
career in art.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hunt, band teacher. He gave me a chance to play in the band
and let me solo, though I was new and not as experienced as some others.
Mr. Boteler. He was honest with critiquing writing and encouraged me to
keep writing.
From:
Patrice John Baugher <baugher6@home.com>
(1975)
Date:
Fri, 9 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
It
doesn’t seem that long ago since I graduated from high school. And now
my oldest is. Sure makes one wonder where the years have gone.
My
husband, Tom, and I are very fortunate that our son Chris has a lot of
options ahead of him. His SAT’s (1330) and sports (Wrestling and Soccer)
have allowed him plenty of opportunities. He was named to the “Indiana
State Soccer Association All Academic team”. And as any soccer fan can
tell you, Indiana won the National Championship!
He is hoping he will become a West Point Cadet but if not have a
number of options. Our middle
son, Bryan also plays soccer, as a goalie. Made Varsity as a Sophomore! He
is 16 and wants to drive but doesn’t seem to have the drive to get the
grades. No good student discount, no license. Our youngest is 10, thinks
of Maryland as a place for beaches. I
agree and miss it terribly.
To
everyone who has stayed in Maryland ... Appreciate the beaches so close,
the seafood, so good, the mountains so close. You are at the hub of so
many things. Take a minute to appreciate it. When you are away you will
miss it.
From:
Grant Wagner <gwagner@otg.com>
(1980)
Date:
Sat, 10 Feb 2001
Subject:
Jim Wagner
A lot
of people who went to Peary with me know my dad Jim.
He was always a fixture at many football games, track meets,
parties and
getting
some of us out of trouble (aka - jail)......Well, he is now 65 and just
had major open heart surgery. Always
a “busy” guy, he is now forced to slow down a bit.
About 2 years ago, he finally got an email address.
He still wants to print them all out to file in his file cabinet,
but he’s doing OK with keeping up with the times for an old guy.
If anyone would like to say hello, I am sure he would love to hear
from anyone in the old gang from 1978, 1979 or 1980 classes.
His email address is: wagskay@aol.com
Thanks,
Grant
From:
Stanton Boteler <dhia-athair@erols.com>
(Faculty)
Date:
Sun, 11 Feb 2001
Subject:
Joyful sadness
On
Wednesday, 7 February 2001, at 10:00 p.m. while I was getting my mother
into her pajamas and with my father beside us in their bedroom at our
home, Alma Elizabeth Boteler left this life painlessly and peacefully
while I was holding her in my arms. I
thank God for this gift!
Stanton
Boteler
From:
Carole Kehring Palmer <carolepalmer@hotmail.com>
(1975)
Date:
Tue, 13 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from classmates.com.
Occupation:
Grant Coordinator for elem. school, Spouse: Sid, Children: Jason 23, James
16
Memorable
Incidents: other than the fact that I was never there....just crusin’
with Sara Lane
Since
High School: Thank God people change....raising my two great sons. Working in advertising sales, realtor, and now a coordinator
for an elementary school in Pa. Counseling women and very active in church
and with my family. Getting my eldest son Jason through college. He
graduated last spring 2000 from Northeastern Univ in Boston, Mass.
The tears were rolling. This summer the youngest, James, will apply
to Penn State. Boy, that went fast!
Future
Plans: Continue working and counseling women and have some time to travel
with my husband. So sorry I missed the last reunion, would love to attend
the next one!
From:
Tiffany Goodwin Swann <rtswann@aol.com>
(1985/Wheaton)
Date:
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
Occupation:
Sec./Tres. - New Construction Company, Spouse: Rick, Children: Homer
(11-has Lupus-being treated & doin’ well), Roady (9-Crazy), Spike
(10-Obnoxious), Sophie (13-Sweeeet Sophie),...and “The Bigbird”
(4-‘da Baby)
Since
High School: Living “HIGH” in the COLORADO ROCKIES!!!!
9100ft above sea level!!! It’s
beautiful....if you love snow!!! From Hawaii to Colorado....what a chilly
adjustment!!!!
Future
Plans: Hangout with my hubby and the “kids”. Maybe have a child...but
too much responsibility!!??
Other
alums I know about? Actually, I have been looking for April Hendrix...she
has always been missing at one time or another...please e-mail me if you
have any info on her!!!! Thanks!!
Colorado
Springs needs new construction workers...Plumbers, Electricians etc.
Great pay and lower cost of living!!!
Leslie & Mike Difonzo....you are one of the few people that
have not visited me in Colorado!!! Get
your butts up here!!!
From:
Cindy Franklin Washick <CWashick@Juno.com>
(1970)
Date:
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Grant Gursky.
Spouse: Stan,
Children:
Bradley 21, Ashley 18
Memorable
Incidents: Snowball battles in the cafeteria hallway, fire alarms every
other day, the anchor being painted by rival schools, digging up the
football field at rival schools the day before a game, 10th
grade biology class with Greg Kershner - we couldn’t stop laughing,
being sent to the warden’s office for setting off a smoke bomb during an
assembly (I REALLY didn’t do it), Ms. Thomas sending me home for having
a huge run in my stockings, Mrs. Zimmerman pulling the shade on the window
of her door of her shorthand class because I was late - I never did get in
that day, Paper airplanes in Ms. Niland’s typing class with Geoff Guinn.
We didn’t have a class trip!!
I could go on, but I’d be here all day.
Since
High School: Went to M.C. for one or two semesters.
Hated it. Went to
college in Texas - Loved it. Worked
for Fed. Govt. in Rockville for eight years.
Married in 1977. Had
two children and stayed home for ten years.
Have taken part time work in various fields since.
My husband & I have a painting & wallpapering business.
That keeps me very busy. Trying
to keep updated with high school & college classmates which has been a
real blast!
Future
Plans: To figure out what I want to do when I grow up.
Get my house paid off and travel.
Memorable
Teacher: Won’t go there!
From:
Cathy Wybierala Silk <SixSilks@netvigator.com>
(1981)
Date:
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Subject:
Help...needed...
Hey
all,
Jeff
& I are down in the dumps lately and we are looking for a bit of a
“pick me up.” We want to
do something together that will benefit not only us..and you..but kids,
too! Therefore, we have
signed up to take part in “Raleigh Super Warm Mountain Marathon 2001”
which is organized by Raleigh International Hong Kong.
Jeff and I will be one team, named by Jeff (The Worms).
It is a 35 km overnight hiking, backpacking (lots of equipment),
and orienteering adventure in which we need to move from one checkpoint to
another checkpoint within a certain amount of time.
What an adventure this will be.
Jeff and I have been training, hiking, dieting, and looking for
sponsors (donations). Raleigh
International Hong Kong, a registered charity, aims to develop Hong Kong
youth by giving them the opportunities to take part in community work,
environmental projects, scientific researches, and adventures in both Hong
Kong and overseas countries. One may access their web site: www.raleigh.org.hk
for more information.
If
you would like to donate funds to this organization as our sponsor, please
follow the directions below.
If
donating by US DOLLARS in the US: Please
send a check payable to:
Jeff
and Cathy Silk and addressed to: US
Consulate, PSC 461, Box 5, FPO, AP 96522-0006.
Please note in subject area: Raleigh
International HK. We will
convert the US DOLLARS into HK DOLLARS and deposit it directly into
Raleigh International Hong Kong Committee’s HSBC account.
If
donating by HK DOLLARS in HK: Please
send a check payable to:
Raleigh
International Hong Kong and addressed to:
Jeff/Cathy Silk, 21D, block 2, Estoril Court, 55 Garden road,
Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. We
will deposit these checks directly into Raleigh International Hong Kong
Committee’s HSBC account.
Checks
need to be deposited by March 3rd, therefore, anyone wishing to
Donate
funds, please do so ASAP. Donations
over $100 HK or $13 US is tax deductible with a receipt.**
Thank
you for your time in reading this. We
look forward to your donations and hope to hear from you soon.
Cathy
(Wybierala) and Jeff Silk
From:
Karen Gonder Letourneau <kletourneau@hotmail.com>
(1985/Wheaton)
Date:
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from classmates.com.
Occupation:
Special Agent, FAA. Spouse:
Francis
Memorable
Incidents: The homecoming games and dances.
Since
High School: Traveling and seeing the world.
Married for 9 years to a wonderful man.
Currently working for the Federal Aviation Administration as a
Special Agent
Future
Plans: Continue enjoying life.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Gardner - great math teacher. Never had a clue that I would
rely on it in my profession
Other
alums I know about? Tiffany
(Goodwin) Swann - lives in Colorado
Springs,
CO. Kimberly (Humphrey)
Sorensen - Lives in Deale, MD
From:
Kelly Lasick Heflin <Kheflin@msn.com>
(1980)
Date:
Mon, 19 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
How I
found out about the website? Received
letter from Cindy (Libby) Saunders about 3 years ago and just found it. I’m a recent addict of the Internet.
Occupation:
House wife and mother, Spouse: Mike, Children: Katie Leigh - 4years old -
DOB: 5-4-96. That’s It, no more.
Memorable
Incidents: attending Bryan’s football games,
Since
High School: Moved to Texas my senior year and lost touch with everyone. Lived in Plano for 8 years, then moved to Ft. Myers, FL in
1986. Met my husband in 1987,
got married in 1989, had our only child in 1996.
For the last 7 years I have been taking care of my mother who was
stricken with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) in 1991.
Lost my father in 1998 due to liver failure. My life as it stands right now is pretty boring accept for my
husband and daughter. They
keep me going. I put my
mother into a nursing home last May due to a very big load of
responsibility in taking care of her full time (she is completely
disabled). It just wasn’t fair to Mike and Katie plus I was losing my
fricken mind. After school
starts in August for Katie I will venture back out into the world of
working. Yea!!!
Future
Plans: Start having fun again!!!! I will talk to anyone from the 1980
alumni over the internet. This
thing is great. My Christmas
present last year from Mike was to get up and running on this thing.
What a god send. I
have started a small business out of the home decorating cakes. Maybe my future plans are to get a website and advertise my
business in SW Florida. I’m
really good.
Memorable
Teachers: None that come to mind.
From:
Brent Stoney <BRENTSTONEY@msn.com>
Rockville HS/1997
Date:
Tue, 20 Feb 2001
Subject:
good job
Hello,
My
name is Brent Stoney and I was just looking at the Peary High web site and
must say I was impressed. I
am really glad that Peary can live on via the Internet.
I went to Rockville High and graduated in 1997, but as a kid always
tried to find a more challenging way to break into Peary (which the MCPS
allowed to rot and probably house drifters and drug addicts).
I was trying to find RHS alumni info but was saddened to see that
there really was nothing too exciting out there.
You probably know that Peary has been reborne as a Hebrew Day
School, I believe (not sure because I have been in NC for 4 years at
school), so finally the grounds look respectable and are now safe.
Oh yeah one more thing before I go, do you remember the bike path
behind Peary, or at least Oriental Ave.?
Well if so I am sorry to say that one of my neighbors who lived on
Drake Dr. was tragically murdered as she took an afternoon jog about a
month ago. Well sorry for the
depressing story but I just wanted to say good job on the site and good
luck in the future!
Sincerely,
Brent
Stoney
From:
Marshall S. Weiner <zellwood99@cfl.rr.com>
(1974)
Date:
Tue, 20 Feb 2001
Subject:
Update
I
found out about the website from Richard Hopkins.
Occupation:
Swimming Pool Designer, Spouse: Susan Ann, Children: Amanda Sue 21, Jeremy
Adam 21, Melissa Ann 19, Grandchildren: Brendin Seth Weiner 2.3 yrs.,
Jonathan Charles earle 2 yrs.
Memorable
Incidents: Graduation, myself, John Shannon, Steve Cleaver and Robert
Conrad sitting on top of the Cole Field House roof and toasting to our
graduation.
Since
High School: 1. Being a father and grandfather, 2. Working on becoming an
internationally know swimming pool designer, 3. Traveling as much as
possible
Future
Plans: 1. Helping in growth development of grand children, 2.
Working out to stay healthy, 3. Traveling, 4. Oh yes and working to
pay for the above! 5.
Relocating to the beach in 4.5 years.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Bragonier, I felt he had integrity and style.
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