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Volume 6, Number 4,
November 2001
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Craig Churches <Craig.Churches@defence.gov.au>
(1981)
Date: Sat,
3 Nov 2001
Subject: Australian
Support
To
all Huskies (American Allies),
It
was a real shock when the USA was attacked on that fateful day. I happened
to be in the UK on exchange exercise at the time. As a Warrant Officer
Class Two (WO2) in the Australian Army, Royal Australian Artillery, my
natural response was for the US to attack the person/people responsible.
It seems unreal that such an act of war could happen so easily. No one saw
it coming. Please rest assured that we (all Australians) support you as a
nation and have pledged our support. On that thought, I have been
extremely busy at work instructing elements of our Forces in the use of
specialist tactical equipment. Needless to say, whichever nation
“gets” those responsible; it will not entirely justify those who died.
There is solidarity in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God be on your side.
Craig
Churches
CLASS
of 81
From:
Gary Rosenthal <bsolue@aol.com>
(1974)
Date: Sun,
4 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? Been aware of it for many years now.
Occupation:
Federal Employee, Spouse: Robin, Children: Evan - 14 years old... Freshman
at Sherwood High School. Lauren - 11 years old ... 6th grade at
Rosa Parks Middle School. Grandchildren: much too early to guess at what
my grandchildren’s names will be.
Memorable
Incidents: Same as I mentioned before... The class of 1974 was the
greatest group to ever graduate from Peary.
Each and every day was special to us.
Since
High School: Working for the government.
Took some time off to work in the private sector, but I recently
passed received my 20 year pin for working for the Federals.
Wow, I’ve started to turn into my father.
Future
Plans: Keep working hard.
My
wife Robin has been unemployed for a few months now.
This has put a bit of a burden on my family.
Robin is the most incredible person I could have ever been blessed
with. She has an incredible
amount of experience working in Human Resources, especially running a
department. She is smart,
funny, sensitive, determined, and organized.
Sometimes I wonder why she married me.
If anyone of you living in the Olney, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Bethesda area, are in need of someone to run your Human Resources
department, or know of any openings, I would appreciate you letting me
know. I can be reached
through my email addresses. The
world has gone crazy these past few weeks. I wish we could turn the clock back to 1974 when life was
easier. But since we can’t
we must work harder today together, to make this a better world for our
kids. Please let me know if
anything comes up that could help us.
Thank you.
From:
Karyl Muirhead Riley <kaykay1164@yahoo.com>
(1982)
Date: Sun,
4 Nov 2001
Subject: Karla Muirhead Walsh
My
sister, Karla (Muirhead) Walsh, Class of 1980, has been chosen to run as a
Support Runner in the 2002 Olympic Torch Run. She will be running the
2-mile stretch in California representing the San Diego area. I nominated
her last year through an email sponsored by Coca Cola on a lark. I wrote
an essay on why I thought she should be chosen and now she is training to
run in January! GOOD LUCK!
From:
Michael E. King <michael.king2@home.com>
(1973)
Date: Tue,
6 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website while websurfing.
Occupation:
Research Physicist Children: Rachel 14
Memorable
Incidents: Scoring Peary’s only goal against Walter Johnson HS in my
senior year on the soccer team. It was a great shot and a great rush even
though we ended up losing the game in the last few minutes.
The soccer team’s trip to a soccer tournament in Ireland was also
memorable.
Since
High School: What have I been doing since graduating? Wow! So much has
happened. I went to Montgomery College for a couple of years while I
decided what I wanted to do. In
1976 I transferred to the University of Maryland majoring in chemical
engineering, switched majors to electrical engineering and graduated with
a BS EE in 1980. Went to work for Westinghouse Electric (near the BWI airport)
concentrating on microelectronics and stayed with them until 1984.
I met my ex-wife in 1983, was married in 1985; we had our only
child in 1987. We were separated in 1992 and divorced in 1993. I joined
the Department of Defense in 1984 and have continued to work there up to
the present. While here, I completed an MS in physics at UMBC and a PhD in
Physics from Howard University in 1996. I played a lot of intramural
basketball in the 1980’s but slacked off a bit since injuring my knee.
In the past four years I’ve developed a real passion for swing dancing;
mostly Lindy Hop, WCS as well as Latin dancing. If I had known I’d like
it so much I would’ve started years ago.
I can often be seen at swing dance spots (like Glen Echo) in the
Balt/DC area. Currently, I’m a single dad living with my daughter in
Columbia, MD.
Future
Plans: Get my daughter through HS and through college and avoid becoming a
grandfather prematurely! I’d like to retire and open up my own dance
studio someday.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Courtney for electrical shop; He was just a funny, absent
minded professor type of guy. Mr
Clarke’s classes were memorable; you really had to pay attention in that
class. And of course his map girl ruse was always a hit. What ever
happened to “hot pants” anyway? I remember liking Mr. Kilpatrick’s
history class but I can’t really remember specific incidents.
The
website is really first rate. Although I wasn’t very active at Peary and
haven’t gone to any of the reunions, this website has rekindled my
interest in my old high school. I’ll
definitely try to make my 30th yr.
reunion in 2003!
From:
John Sanderson <jjjsand@aol.com>
(1972)
Date: Wed,
7 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my wife who is also a Peary HS graduate.
Occupation:
Printing Specialist, Spouse: Sherry (Whitney) Class 1973, Sherry’s
Occupation: Legal Advertising Manager, Children: Justin 21, in the working
world. Jonathan 19, a sophomore at Shepherd College, Grandchildren: none
Memorable
Incident: The march to BOE.
Since
High School: I worked at Vito Labs for 24 yrs. I have been with NIST in
Gaithersburg since 1994.
Future
Plans: Looking forward to retirement in the future. Spending more time on
the Chesapeake boating. Traveling across country.
From:
Patricia Toler <PLToler1@aol.com>
(1983)
Date: Thu,
8 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
Occupation:
Dispatch Manager/Online Computer Biller, Significant Other: Jerome
Anceleitz, Children: Caitlin Brynn - 11 ½ yrs old
Not
too much has changed since the last time I did an update.
I also have a yahoo email address - it is PLToler1@yahoo.com.
Am still interested in getting the reunion going as soon as
possible.
Just
wanted to touch base and see if anyone has heard anything with regard to
the reunion for the class of 1983. If
anyone knows or has heard anything, please let me know.
I would love to hear from classmates just to catch up. Also, if anyone knows what has happened to Mary Jo Wurdeman,
please let me know. I’ve
been trying to locate her for some time and I dont know where she is.
Thats
it for now. Hope to hear from
you all.
Patty
Toler
Class of 83
From:
Michael H Honeycutt <cobthach@home.com>
(1972)
Date: Mon,
19 Nov 2001
Subject; Update
I
found out about the website through a web search.
Occupation:
Military Officer (RET) Systems Engineer, Spouse: Dana, Children: Cody AGE
22, Jenna AGE 6, Isabelle AGE 2
Memorable
Incident: Endless summer memorial day
Since
High School: 22 years in Military- Parachute Regiment/Helicopter
Pilot/Intelligence
Ops/etc
Future
Plans: Working as a DOD consultant
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs Pearlman- Homeroom teacher
Other
alums I know about? Patricia (Hunt) Cruzan and Merrit Cruzan last known at
Fort Bragg, NC
Sorry
I missed 25 year..out of country
From:
Shelly Simpson Anderson <shelly.anderson@neg.pge.com>
(1980)
Date: Mon,
12 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
Since
my last submission I’ve been enjoying life and watching my 2 children
grow before my eyes, Nicole 20 and Kyle 5. Time sure does fly.
My daughter Nicole married Dwayne McQueen her boyfriend/fiancé’
of 6 years on November 10, 2001. I must say I’ve never seen a more
beautiful bride. And my son is in his first year of elementary school.
I’m a fulltime accountant and attend MC part time. I don’t have much
time on my hands to enjoy the social life.
Being a fulltime mother, accountant, grandmother and a part time
student, I hardly have time to breathe, but you know what, I wouldn’t
trade my life for the world. Life is too short for complaints, so enjoy
your life and cherish the love ones that you are bless to have.
From:
Cam Caldwell <camden.caldwell@awwrem.com>
(1969)
Date: Tue,
13 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website through Barry Greene.
Occupation:
Southeast Regional Manager, Spouse: Becky, Children: Jennifer Age 24,
Wendy Age 21, Christopher Age 6
Memorable
Incidents: Sports events, the memorial tower, driver ed classes, good
friends
Since
High School: Went to college and graduated. Worked for various companies.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Robert Pine (soccer coach, teacher and friend), Coach
Williams (basketball), Mrs. Gallogly (sp?) (librarian), Dr. Dunn (we all
knew who he was), Ms. Vadala.
From:
Ann Luksic Boudreau <ABoudreau@bna.com>
(1980)
Date: Wed,
21 Nov 2001
Subject: MSO Kids News
Andrew
Boudreau, a second grader at Daly Elem. in Germantown, MD, received
special recognition for a job well done on his report card.
He also received a special Citizenship Award.
He was awarded a certificate and a handshake from his principal and
vice principal. Both his mom,
and soon-to-be step dad (Andy Barlow also Class of 1980) were on hand for
the event.
Madeleine
Boudreau, a sixth grader at Neelsville Middle School in Germantown, MD
received STRAIGHT A’s on her first middle school report card.
Both her mom and Andy, plus a host of relatives are very proud of
her.
[A
photo of Andy Barlow with Andrew and Madeleine is viewable in the
“Alumni Kids News” section of the Peary/MSO website]
From:
Gale Senseman Privette <gale7@juno.com>
(1966)
Date: Wed,
21 Nov 2001
Subject: Class of ‘66
Hi
All,
Just
wanted to send out a note to you all about a few things.
Re
the recent passing of Mr. Bill Thomas (former Peary teacher).
I had him for a Civic class in the 9th grade and really
enjoyed his class. Our
prayers are with his family.
The
Videos have been sent out to all that ordered them...Jim and I really
enjoyed watching it and it brought back so many wonderful memories of that
weekend. It seems so long ago
now. I was really pleased how they were able to get everyone on video as
we were all following Dave Spurlock playing the bag pipes coming up the
steps to gather for the class photo.... :-)
Several that received the Video who weren’t able to attend have
said after watching it that they’ll defiantly do whatever it takes to
attend our 40th...and how sorry they were to have missed this
one and several that only attended Saturday night—after seeing what all
went on Friday night at the cocktail party, the pool party on Saturday and
the tour on Sunday of the school said they’d now make it a point to be
there ALL weekend so as NOT to miss anything!! ...... I called the video
co. and ask them if they would please extend additional time period since
I’m hearing now that several others of you that hadn’t order the video
want it .....so the good news is.....they have told me that any orders
they get from now until DEC. 5th
they will fill....(unfortunately they are getting into a different field
and I’m sad to say that this Co. won’t be able to do our reunions in
the future) NOT only do they
do a great job , they have been wonderful about only charging for the
video’s themselves and not for their filming time which other companies
charge for. So I’ll be
searching for a good company and a good deal for the next reunion.
To
Order the video from our recent reunion,.....
Send
your name, address, phone no., and indicate Peary class of ‘66 reunion
Aug. 17th, 2001 weekend along with a check for $27.50 (Md.
residents must add 1.25 extra for tax making it $28.75 )
to Sonority Multimedia -- 2189 Bellemonte Ct. Jefferson, Md.
21755-9119 for your copy of the Video.....
Also
again if you have any pictures from the weekend that you can send me to
post on the web page we’ll be working on it would be greatly
appreciated....and I can return them to you......Send them to me
Gale
Privette 8 Seville way, Gaithersburg, Md. 20878 Thanks... :-)
Please
check out the Peary Web page under class of ‘66 missing persons list
that I have just updated and if you know the whereabouts of any of these
people please let me know.
********
Class of ‘66 ladies luncheon********
A
ladies luncheon is being planned for Saturday Dec. 15th at
O’Donnell’s Restaurant in the Kentlands Shopping center in
Gaithersburg. The time is
from 12:30 P.M. ....until we get thrown out ..... :-)
....it was suggested that those attending bring a $5.00 wrapped
gift for a gift exchange. If you are interested in attending PLEASE RSVP to me BY Dec.
5th....so I may get a head count of how many will be
attending and can make reservations.... The last two yrs. we did this was
really a lot of fun and we hope a lot more of you can join us this
year.......My apologies to the MEN for leaving them out. !!!
Maybe we can come up with something that they can attend next time
!!!!!!
Hope
you all have a VERY Safe and Blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy spending this
special time with your families.....
Hugs
to all.......
~gale~
From:
Jody Orrell Smith <jlsski@aol.com>
(1974)
Date: Fri,
23 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my younger sister.
Occupation:
Instructional Specialist for MCPS, Spouse: Art, Children: AJ - 13 years
old, Christian - 10 years old
Memorable
Incidents: The traditions, history and spirit that made Peary High School
stand out above many other schools in the county.
Since
High School: I have been teaching elementary, middle and high school.
For the last five years I have been an instructional specialist
training teachers to work with the highly gifted in the classroom as well
as differentiate instruction. Working with new and experienced teachers has been highly
motivating especially since I still see teachers I had when I attended
Peary in my workshops.
Future
Plans: Art and I hope to retire on the beach but able to get to a ski
resort since we both love to fish and our family loves to ski and
snowboard.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Hill who challenged me to be the student he knew I could be
in math, didn’t let me slip through the cracks, and didn’t let me get
away with anything!
From:
LISA SIMPSON SHERIFF <L_SHERIFF@msn.com>
(1984)
Date: Sat,
24 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website while I was looking at the classmates from our
school. Occupation: FOREMAN
ELECTRICIAN FOR MONA ELECTRIC Spouse: MIKE, Children: JESSICA 15, OLIVIA
4, MACKENZIE 2
Memorable
Incident: THE TIME I RAN OVER A MAILBOX AND JEFF, CANT REMEMBER HIS LAST
NAME, I HAD 11 PEOPLE IN MY CHEVETTE AT THE TIME, AND SOMEBODY TOOK THAT
PICTURE OF THE MAIL BOX AND PUT IT ON THE BULLITON BOARD . WE WERE ALL ON
THE GYMNASTIC TEAM OR SHOW WITH JACK...
Since
High School: WENT IN THE NAVY, GOT MARRIED, DIVORCED, WENT THROUGH
ELECTRIC APPRENTICE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL 26 IN WASHINGTON, GRADUATED IN 1993,
FROM THAT PROGRAM, CURRENTLY WORKING FOR MONA ELECTRIC AS A FOREMAN FOR
LIFE SAFETY GROUP.
Future
Plans: CURRENTLY WE ARE BUILDING OUR LAST HOUSE IN BROOMES ISLAND MD.
Memorable
Teacher: I REMEMBER MR FRANK MASTRIONNI , BECAUSE HE ACTUALLY HELPED ME A
GREAT DEAL THREW SOME VERY TOUGH TIMES I HAD .
I WAS
LOOKING FOR A CLOSE FRIEND TRACI SMITH, SHE LIVED VERY CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL
CANT REMEMBER THE STREET.
From:
Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz <RLRA4803@aol.com>
(1979)
Date: Sat,
24 Nov 2001
Subject: HS Memories
I
hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving.
I was clearing out some stuff in the house & went thru my
yearbooks and a funny memory stuck out.
Donnie DelVecchio (79) always teased me about liking Barry Manilow.
I happened to see Barry Manilow on “Rosie O’Donnell” and
“Regis and Kelly”, so that is why this memory stuck in my mind.
Next
year, our family will have a new family member—as my brother and his
wife are expecting a baby boy in March.
My sister in-law has an 8-1/2 year old son who we just love and
adore and this new baby boy will just be a delight as well.
Extending Hanukkah and Christmas wishes as well.
On a
side note, I just learned Lynne Keady Galletti (78) and hubby Greg are
having their 4th in January!!
Gay Laurienzo San Severino (79) and hubby Rick STILL have 8 kids.
The oldest, Dominic, will be 18 in February and will graduate HS.
The baby is Denise, who was 3 in September.
Jill Laurienzo Coleman (81) and hubby Frank welcomed their 2nd
granddaughter, Rachel, in the summer.
Son Kevin and wife Angela, also have Valerie, who is 2.
Joy Laurienzo (‘78)’s daughter Gina is in a sorority at the
Univ. of MD (Kappa Alpha Theta).
From:
Larry G. Jackson <Ljax1@aol.com>
(1967)
Date: Sun,
25 Nov 2001
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website through web search.
Occupation:
Retired, Spouse: Marth Darrell, ChildrenL Cody 2/77, Jocelyn 12/78, Travis
2/81
Since
High School: Work Built Custom homes in the early 70’s, Traveled around
the U.S. on motorcycle 74-75, Married in November 75 still married 27
years. Worked for Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company 76 to 81, Self
employed from 81-88, Managed Dodge Dealership Service Department 90-95,
Retired 1995. Raise horses and ride.
QUICK
TAKES
Dan
Runion - Class of 1965 <drcmd@aol.com>
I
found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: energy consultant, Spouse: Louise Dupre Dooly Runion
(1969), Louise’s Occupation:
HS art teacher
Louise
Dooly Dupre Runion - Class of 1969 <drcmd@aol.com>
I found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: Teacher, Spouse: Dan (1965), Dan’s Occupation: Energy
Consultant
gary
a stafford - Class of 1982 <safety382001@yahoo.com>
I found out about the website from a former peary grad.
Occupation: safety & health specialist.
Memorable Incident: The whole senior year. It
was a blast! Memorable Teacher: Mr. Gardner. He
was a great math teacher and we had a lot of fun with the him working on
different after school programs
PAMELA
BOHRAUS GERMAN - Class of 1983 <PGERMAN@MAGRUDERCOS.COM>
Occupation:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Children: KATY MARIE 12, WILLIAM EUGENE 8
Don
McKetchnie - Class of 1978 <D1lynar@aol.com>
I found out about the website from Robin Rohr (Green).
Occupation: Actor/Musician (retired), Significant Other: Lenn
Roberts, Since High School: Traveling, Stock market, Real Estate, Acting,
Music. Future Plans:
TRAVEL
Eric
(1981) and Serena Roh (1982) Treworgy <treworgy@sbcglobal.net>
The Treworgys have relocated to Monterey, California for 2 years while
Eric goes to the Naval Postgraduate School.
If anyone is in the area, come for a visit!!!!
Bob
Banks - Class of 1971 <xdg@cu.nih.gov>
I
found out about the website through a web search.
Occupation: Computer Programmer, Spouse: Donna
Leonard
Wright - Class of 1983 <wright88@erols.com>
I
found out about the website from Sandy Bell.
Occupation: Computer Programmer/Developer, Spouse: Angela,
Children: Nicole 7, Leonard Jr. 2, Taylor 9mos.
Since High School: Working for the FAA
Rebecca
Naham Crockett - Class of 1985/Wheaton <rcroc@erols.com>
Occupation:
Registered Nurse, Spouse: Jeff, Children: Elizabeth Grace, 10/2/01
G.
Alan Rafte - Class of 1972 <arafte@bracepatt.com>
Occupation: Attorney, Spouse: Susan, Children: Marika Jane Age 8
Bob
Lau - Class of 1976 <blau@clark.net>
For some reason, was just thinking about our Class of ‘76 group photo
(it’s packed away somewhere here in Vegas) with Gail Melanson in the
front row wearing an “Oasis” band shirt.
Hundreds of these band shirts were designed and screened by Rob
(1974) and Bill (1978) Loewy’s mom at, I think, 50-cents a shirt - such
a deal. Thank you for being a
great band groupie, Gail! (BTW,
that unknown fellow in the Class of 1974 group photo, with a blank name in
the key.... yours truly... it all comes out now... I must have been
skipping Hunt’s band, Cino’s gym, or Vadala’s English class at the
time I snuck into the photo on the hill.
Craig Cook and Steve Cissell prompted me to do it, then, of course,
threw me into the senior court.... “Sophomore in the Senior Court!”
Just great...)
END OF TEXT - MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE - VOLUME 6, NUMBER 4
Articles for the next issue are due December 22, 2001
Copyright 2001 The Midnight Sun Online - http://www.pearyhs.org
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