March 2001

Volume 5 Number 8, March 2001
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: Kathy Norris <SPLT@webtv.net> (1974)
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

Occupation: hairstylist/manager

I have a beautiful new dog, named Lakota. I had to put down Southpaw last year. It was very sad but she died peacefully. I adopted Lakota on Saint Patrick’s day. I found him shaking in a cage given up only hours before I found him. I was with a co-worker and we both had green hair!! Well he’s been with me for almost a year now and he’s a great dog!

Since High School: working, Taking care of Lakota.

From: Patty Toler <PLToler1@aol.com> (1983)
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

Hello Fellow Classmates!

Just a short note to let you know, that I’m continuing to keep the database for our class (Class of 1983). Just wanted to drop a line and see how my fellow classmates are doing and would love to hear from EVERYONE!

I haven’t had much time to give towards the reunion (I do know that another classmate is already started on getting a reunion going), because I’ve been working 2 jobs trying to get caught up on those nasty bills :-)... We all know what THOSE are like, right? Anyway, I would love to hear from you and I will help out Dee McIntyre anyway that I can (if she wants help).

If Jeff Davis reads this, I would love for him to forward any and all pertinent information on our fellow classmates if he could.

If there is anyone who knows where Mary Jo Wurdeman got off to, I’d love to know.. I’ve been looking for her for about 12 yrs now.

Catch Ya Later, Peeps!

Patty Toler
Class of 1983

From: Bradley “Skip” FitzGerald <fitzskjr@msn.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001
Subject: Danny Harwood

Danny Harwood, Peary-‘76 coached Magruder High School to the 4A Boys State Basketball Championship over Eleanor Roosevelt 70-58. His team finished the season undefeated at 27-0 and ranked #1 in the Washington area. “WOW”!

From: mark wellman <mwellman@arl.army.mil> (1972)
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001
Subject: Music

Hey!

You should include the band “Sookey Jump” in your events calendar. Rob Kilgore, Peary class of 72’, is the lead singer and the group is exceptional. The have a blues CD out but I can’t remember what label. Make sure the alumni get word of it.

From: Edward “Ted” Thompson <eethompson@earthlink.net> (1981)
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

How I found out about the website? Received a forwarded email concerning our 20^th year class reunion.

Occupation: Episcopal priest

Memorable Incidents: soccer and track practices; senior prom; talent show 1979; Mr. Peary Contest 1981 (ack!)

Since High School: After graduating from Williams College, I lived 2 years in Japan; England briefly, then resettled in the Houston area to do science. But it was not to be, not long-lived, at any rate. I soon felt pulled in another direction. After more studies in Japanese language/lit/culture, I went to seminary in Berkeley. I was ordained to the priesthood in 1997 and have been serving in the SF Bay area since then. I now serve a mainly Japanese-American congregation in the city.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gibbs—school plays; Mr. Black—I looked up to him for his morals.

From: Ed Holten <edholten@yahoo.com> (1984)
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001
Subject: Art Show

I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: Artist / Systems Analyst, Spouse: Margery Albertini, Children: Anthony age 3, Dixie age 5 (Boston Terrier)

Since High School: Not making as much Art as I should. Faked my way into a career in computers, now I can’t get out!

Future Plans: Get a really cool haircut... unfortunately I’m slowly realizing this is a dream I’ll never fulfill.

My wife and I will be in a Two Person show at Gallery 402 in Manhattan.

The show features our artwork. Come to the opening on 5/2/2001 6-8p.m. Free wine and snacks. If you are in the neighborhood stop on by the address is 19 Hudson #402 Street New York, NY it is in TRIBECA. I received a Virginia State Commission of the Arts Grant for sculpture this year. I will blow half of the $$$ on lodging in NYC.

From: Mary Kate Hornyak Ryner <DRyner8774@aol.com> (1981)
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

Occupation: Speech pathologist, Spouse: David, Children: Erin Elizabeth - age 7, Molly Rose - age 7

Since High School: Undergrad/Grad degrees - Loyola College of Baltimore; Married in 1992; Twin girls born 2/94; Employed by Mont. Co. Public Schools as speech pathologist for Head Start program.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill; Mr. Clark; Mr. Boyd; Mr. Lynch - “awright, huh!”; Mr. Black

From: Corinne Smith Grant <Corigrant@aol.com> (1971)
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001
Subject: Avon 3-Day ...also

The purpose of this note is two-fold. #1 I am really bummed that I won’t be able to attend my class reunion (‘71) again. BUT, (#2) I am proud to announce that I will be participating in the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day instead. Julie Jason Marquis (‘82?) said it very well, in the February newsletter, as she listed a handful of the horrors of the disease. I would like to add that I have a number of friends that are survivors and I’ve lost a few in recent years from this illness. This is my second year participating in this event and it is truly one of the most gratifying and emotionally uplifting experiences a person can have.

I volunteer for the crew work. Route Marking to be more specific,

So watch for those BIG YELLOW SIGNS and the “Burma Shave” style jingles we put up to guide and encourage the walkers! And Honk and wave to us if you see us out on the road, I’ll know who you are! Lastly, if you wish to donate to this event, please email me and let me know how I can get you a letter, a form and a stamped envelope to submit to the foundation. Oh, and if you have somebody you want to remember, I’m writing names on my shirts so I’ll be reminded (at 3 AM) why I’m here!!! Many thanks!

Corinne

From: Corinne Smith Grant <Corigrant@aol.com> (1971)
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website ages ago from classmates.com (I think).

Occupation: Student/ housewife/ friend, Spouse: Bruce, Children: None, unless you count the cats. Elway, Annie, & Goku

Memorable Incidents: Hard to say, HS was sort of a fog for me but the best times were in the A Cappella Choir and Madrigals. Music has continued to be a source of sustenance for me. I had some great friends and am slowly reconnecting with them via MSO online.

Since High School: I horsed around quite a bit after school. No real focus, just working at Giant and then restaurants and bars in The District. Met a few nice people along the way and just tried to find out who I was. I met a great guy in 1979 and we were married the next year. Just celebrated our 20^th! I’ve been taking classes at George Mason Univ. and I’m somewhere in my junior year. I’ll prob’ly start focusing a little more on a teaching degree more for the purpose of private/volunteer tutoring. This seems to follow with the Basic Literacy I tutor in now. Life is good.

Future Plans: More of the good stuff! Bruce and I hike and climb, mostly in Colorado where we have some property in a little town called, Estes Park. We’ll retire there, hopefully sooner rather than later.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hubbard, our choir director. A lovely man, who never judged, and was always there for us. Mrs. Luck, she let me know I wasn’t a “ditz”.

I’ll miss seeing so many of you at the class reunion this year. I missed the last one because my Brother-in-law (husband to Lynne Smith Theodore (‘75?) died unexpectedly. PS Lynne is now remarried to a super guy, Bill and she is Lynne Shaughnessy! Th-Tha, Th-Tha, Th-That’s all folks!

From: Lisa Salsitz AKA Allie Raye <Afunnygirl@unforgettable.com> (1981)
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001
Subject: HI

I got a role on “Minority Report” a film directed by Stephen Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise!! It shoots in LA and DC!! The kicker is, that the role I read for is not the one I got. Spielberg saw my audition tape and wrote a brand new role in for me. And now I’m shooting for three days the last week of March. This is the most intense news I’ve ever gotten. It’s a fox production/DreamWorks.

Here is the web page where you can read about the film. It’s got wonderful publicity already and interviews are flying with Tom and Stephen. (Yes, first name basis already huh? Hmm..can I really get used to this. I’m MS. RAYE for Pete’s sake!)

http://www.spielberg-dreamworks.com/minorityreport/

Anyway....I wanted to share the news.
Allie

From: Bonnie Ledford Stapp <bonniesapp@mmcable.com> (1967)
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from reading a note on the message board of classmates.com.

Occupation: Administrative Dir. and owner of a Counseling Agency, Spouse: Hans Karl Stapp, Children: Quentin D. Lobb 6/23/77, Joshua A. Lobb 10/18/79, Mary E. Lobb 3/23/81

Since High School: I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Psychology and Education. I married and taught school for five years. I had three children and did not work when they were young. After 13 years of marriage I divorced, went back to graduate school, and became a Licensed Professional Counselor. I own and direct a mental health agency specializing in trauma and abuse.

Future Plans: I plan to continue working and retire at about 60 years old and perhaps work as a consultant, and share my time between Florida and Oklahoma.

From: Mark Wellman <mwellman@arl.army.mil> (1972)
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001
Subject: Music

Friday, March 30^th, come out and celebrate Sookey Jump’s CD release party at The Zoo bar in DC. The CD sounds GREAT and I’m sure you can pick it up for a special introductory offer w/ very little money down. Rob Kilgore..Peary class of 1972 ..is the lead singer.

From: Mig O’Hara <oharaross@aol.com> (1977)
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from a former Peary classmate.

Occupation: Performing Artist, Spouse: Colin Ross, Children: Morgan O’Hara Ross - daughter age 4, Quinn Colin Ross - son age 17 months, Grandchildren: Ha! Ha! I’m too young to be a grandmother. I just recently became a mother!

Since High School: I have been working as a professional dancer/singer. I have traveled extensively. Currently still working in the entertainment industry as well as teaching dance, voice and coaching competitive gymnastics.

Future Plans: To become independently wealthy from music sales over the Internet. But seriously... keep doing what I do for as long as I can keep doing it!

Memorable Teachers: Mr Clarke (History) for his sense of humor. Mr Nawrocki (P.E.) for his good looks. Mrs. (Whit) Whitaker (P.E.) because she was my gymnastics coach

If you rent the movie, “Jane Austen’s Mafia”, a Disney comedy starring Jay Mohr and Christina Applegate, I play the magician’s assistant who gets eaten by the tiger. Don’t blink or you’ll miss me!

From: Terry Ann Holder Collier <thc@shentel.net> (1972)
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

Occupation: Business Owner, Spouse: Richard, Children: Charles Henry

Collier dob 08/05/82 currently 18 years old

Since High School: My husband and I own and operate our own business in the Communications Field. During the winter months I run the Children Ski Program (SKIwee) at Bryce Resort, Basye VA. I have been very activate in my son’s Boy Scout Troop in Mt Jackson Virginia as an Assistant Scoutmaster, since we moved here over three years ago. Last August my son Charles made us both very proud when he made Eagle Scout.

From:      Thelma Husband Glowacki <horseluv@bellatlatantic.net> (1969)
Date:       Fri, 23 Mar 2001
Subject:                Peary/Henson Day 2001

Peary/Henson Day will be celebrated this year at the former Robert E. Peary High School. This is an annual event sponsored by the Aspen Hill Civic Association and Bauer Drive Rec Center.

As part of the celebration, the Robert E. Peary HS Alumni Association will be participating by “Bringing the Anchor Home”. Our anchor will be reinstalled in front of the school in its original location. A rededication ceremony will take place to mark the anchor’s return. Members of Springbrook High School will be participating as they have had custody of the anchor since it left our premises.

A souvenir program is being developed to document this occasion. If you would like to advertise in the program, please contact me for details. All copy must be received by April 22^nd to be included in the program.

You can contact me at: 301 963-8033 or horseluv@bellatlantic.net

Come on out, party with us to celebrate the return of another REPHS icon! More details to follow on the REPHSAA website:

www.pearyalum.org

From: Bryant Brooks <han2bry@aol.com> (1974)
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001
Subject: Update

Children: jennifer 23 kristina 19 Bryant my daughter jennifer is a school teacher @ Rosemont elm in Gaithersburg my daughter Kristina has be rank 8^th in colligiant tae kwon do and is preparing a trip to go to the German open in April my son we call him little Bryant is 6’2” and is playing football and basketball for Richard Montgomery for coaches Cino and bonavia and he got first college letter for football from VA TECH in march 2001

QUICK TAKES

John Murdock - Class of 1981 <murdock@attglobal.net> Occupation: Director of Customer Service/Senior Project Manager, Significant Other: Wendy West, Children: John III age 13, Evan Michael age 3

Joyce Saylor Smoyer - Class of 1973 <buffy@lvcm.com> I found out about the website from my sister Jackie. Occupation: Operations Manager-Marketing (Ramada Vacation Suites), Spouse: Sonny, Children: Jennifer-27, Jeremy-26, Grandchildren: Christian (grandaughter) 7, Jacob (grandson) 18 months

Kevin E. Reed - Class of 1985/HS unknown <no e-mail address submitted> Spouse: Kimberly, Children: Melissa - 6, Maddison - 2, Dacoda - 7 mos.

Rick Fiore - Class of 1985/Wheaton <hullhorr@yahoo.com> My wife Teresa and I had a daughter on 12-29-00. Kelsey Rose Fiore weighed 6lbs.-10oz. and was 20-1/2” long. Mom and baby are doing great.

Claire Regeimbal Brasse - Class of 1972 <cbrasse@ilmcorp.com> How I found out about the website? Ran into Mike Johnson (class of 70 or so) and he thought there was a 71-72 reunion planned. He mentioned checking out the web page. Occupation: Office Mgr/Bookkeeper/Human Resources, Spouse: Doug, Children: Christoper - 29, Dave - 27, DJ - 20, Scott - 14, Grandchildren: Neil - 3, Dillon - 17 mos, Sarah - 6 mos. Since High School: Working, raising kids, taking care of ill parents and in-laws. Having lots of fun w/the grandkids. Future Plans: Retirement looks good

Jim Lynch - Class of 1975 <jlynch103@home.com> Occupation: Director of Manufacturing, Memorable Incident: Graduating, Since High School: Working for a living, Future Plans: Continue working for a living

Linda Gross - Class of 1985/Wheaton <wmeflg@aol.com> I found out about the website from family. Occupation: Fiscal Administrator, Spouse: Christopher Jarvis

Carol Harris Nuvy - Class of 1965 <bubble0247@cs.com> Occupation: Bank Manager, Spouse: Robert, Children: Daniel age 34 yrs, David (passed away), Robert age 29 yrs. Grandchildren: Zack age 14 yrs, Cameron age 12 yrs, Austin age 6, Amber age 3 yrs.

Bob Canevari - Class of 1981 <canevari123@cs.com> Occupation: Web Site Design, Children: Brock 8yrs, Memorable Incident: a pie in the face of ms luck

Gene McGeehan - Class of 1985/Wheaton <emcgeehan@hrsa.gov> Occupation: Federal Government, Spouse: Amy

Kathy Barnes Garner - Class of 1969 <JEG617@aol.com> I found out about the website at the last reunion. Spouse: Joe, Children: Amy 23, Carrie 21, Mike 16. Since High School: Went to U. of MD. Taught in St. Mary’s Co., MD 20 yrs. Moved to Va in 1998. Memorable Teachers: MS. Percival and MR. Gibbs—Colorful personalities, but no nonsense, teachers

Cindy Leathery McGreevy - Class of 1974 <cindy@aatech.com> I found out about the website from Judy Leary (class of ‘74).

Anna Marie Lanciano - Class of 1977 <ALanc84900@aol.com> How I found out about the website? Saw it about 1 year ago and went searching again. Occupation: Business Manager/Print Production Buyer, Spouse: Oliver Roberts, Since High School: Working like hell full time

John Bodkin - Class of 1964 <jmbcmp@erols.com> Occupation: marketing executive, Spouse: Beth, Children: Nick 12yo, Luke 7yo, Since High School: Vice president of marketing, President, of large corporations and several times successfully starting ad agencies and companies. Memorable Teacher: MacKay- was very stimulating and fed my thirst for exploration.

LINDA KEEFER AGURCIA - Class of 1967 <LINDAAGURCIA@NETSCAPE.NET> I found out about the website THROUGH MY BROTHER, ROBERT KEEFER. Occupation: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION SUPERVISOR, Spouse: ALEX, Children: DENISE LEE ODEN 02/09/71, ROBERT GLENN CREGER 05/31/72, Grandchildren: MARK CHARLES HOOE (11), JAMES DUKE SNIDER (7), MICHAEL ODEN JR (4), BRIDIE MICHELLE CREGER (5)

David Deacon - Class of 1971 <LisaEvan@AOL.COM> I found out about the website from Mike McIntyre. Occupation: Investment Advisor, Spouse: Gail, Children: Lisa Age 8, Evan age 6

Arnie Baratt - Class of 1977 <H7iron@hotmail.com> I found out about the website through friends. Occupation: Golf designer and builder

Bruce A. Whitten - Class of 1981 <brumoose@aol.com> How did I found out about the website? Received an email from a friend. Occupation: Mechanical Engineer

Dawn Crim Morton - Class of 1985/Wheaton <mortondawn@hotmail.com> I found out about the website from another alumni. Occupation: Nightshift Data Entry Supervisor

lori simmons - Class of 1981 <lsimmons@erols.com> I found out about the website from a friend. Occupation: Director, Equal Employment Opportunity, Significant Other: Kim Nelson

Judy Brewer Freas - Class of 1966 <laureldog@aol.com> I found out about the website from my brother, Bill. Occupation: retired MCPS teacher, Spouse: David, Children: David Andrew Freas 16, Since High School: I taught Art at Paint Branch High School in Montgomery County for 30 years.

scott thurber - Class of 1971 <scurtis@jonesradio.com> Occupation: radio air personality freelance voice talent, Spouse: diana, Children: kori jana, Grandchildren: brandon...5.......hannah....5

Mary Beth Quinter Pizzi - Class of 1980 <pizzim@bfsaulco.com> I found out about the website from my Sister Patty Quinter Lee (Class of 1980). Occupation: Insurance Broker, Children: Gino - Age 4, Holly - Age 3, and Vincent (Vinny) Age 10 months, Grandchildren: None Yet!

Thomas Chandler - Class of 1980 <trchandler@earthlink.net> I found out about the website while surfing the Internet. Occupation: IT Technician, Spouse: Sylvie

END OF TEXT - MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE - VOLUME 5, NUMBER 8

Articles for the next issue are due April 28, 2001

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