December 2001

Volume 6, Number 5, December 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: Terri Young Dabbondanza <DivaSaline@aol.com> (1968)
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from my sister, who also went to Peary.

Occupation: Personal Trainer and Owner of The Home Beautification

Specialists, Children: Tammy Dabbondanza 27, Tony Dabbondanza

Memorable Incident: senior class trip to Canada

Since High School: I got married, had children, became an Aerobic Instructor and personal trainer, became divorced, started my own company and moved to Florida in 1995

Future Plans: Continue on the path that I am on and start planning my daughter’s wedding which is going to take place in June of 2002

From: Barbara Vanderveldt Milner <rmilner@erols.com> (1980)
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from my sister.

Occupation: computer engineer, Spouse: Bob, Children: Robby age 6.5, Matthew age 4.5

Since High School: Attended University of Maryland in College Park, graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science. Worked at Vitro Corporation for 5 years. Worked for NASA in Greenbelt, MD for the past 11 years. Currently working part-time to stay home with the little ones.

Future Plans: Gee, nothing too exciting. Just raising my two boys.

Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Rosen, English teacher in 10^th grade (I think). She always told the best stories about herself and her family. Very entertaining. Mr. Clark, History teacher, he was such a fun teacher to have. He used to be such an upbeat enthusiastic teacher. Laughed alot and made his students laugh.

From: Debra Posthumus Bard <lrdcbard@nb.net> (1976)
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Subject: Henry “Hank” Posthumus

On Dec. 8^th, Henry Posthumus passed away to be with the Lord. He had just celebrated his 46^th wedding anniversary 5 days earlier. He was the father of 5 children, 4 of which attended Peary.

Eugene Louis class of 75, Debra Carol class of 76, Daniel Peter class of 77 and William (Billy) Kyle class of 78. The last daughter Susan Kay attended Magruder HS in the late 80’s. An online obituary & registry is at www.wellsfuneralhome.com for anyone who knew him and wishes to register an acknowledgement.

From: Robin Rosenberg Aiscowitz <RLRA4803@aol.com> (1979)
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Subject: Happy Holidays

Dear Alums: Just wanted to extend holiday greetings to everyone. May the coming year be filled with good health, love and peace. I have exchanged holiday greetings with Gay Laurienzo San Severino who informed me that she will be an aunt again, by way of brother Brad and his companion Michele. They have a daughter, Hannah, who was 1 in May 2001. The new baby is due in April. Bruce Laurienzo (1982) is the owner of a restaurant in NYC called AKA Cafe on Clinton Street.

Take care, Robin

From: Nadia Borowski Scott <nadia.scott@uniontrib.com> (1983)
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website through a google search.

Occupation: photojournalist, Spouse: Charles, Children: 2 children

Memorable Incidents: All good memories - Volleyball, chorus, Prom, etc.

Since High School: College in Upstate NY then Indiana; worked as a photographer in Indiana, San Francisco, Orange County, CA and now San Diego.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clark, history teacher. Completely politically incorrect, would be in conflict with parents today, but taught valuable lessons in learning then questioning history.

From: Karen M. Henriksen <khenrik195@aol.com> (1972)
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Subject: Update

Occupation: Travel Agent

Memorable Incidents: The school plays that I remember going to were awesome. Man of La Mancha is still my favorite play ever.

Since High School: Twenty years making false teeth for Uncle Sam in the US Navy. The last few years working as a travel agent.

Future Plans: Trying to figure out how to never grow up and be responsible for anything.

From: Doug Adams <dwacpa@hotmail.com> (1970)
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001
Subject: Mr. Gayle Shaffer

I wanted to advise the MSO of the passing of Gayle Shaffer, father of Chris Shaffer (70) and Cheryl Shaffer (71) on or about December 11. Mr. Shaffer and his wife Blanche have been neighbors and close friends of my parents for 35 years. Don’t know any of the details, but I understand he was suffering from respiritory ailments for quite a while.

Doug Adams

From: THERESA VAN MEIR MARKLEY <jmarkley@marineairsupply.com> (1967)
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website from MY OLDER SISTER, PENNY VAN MEIR AND FELLOW CLASSMATE PEGGY SIMON PARSON. Occupation: CUSTOMER SERVICE REP; Spouse: RICHARD; Children: DAVID SHANE 08/28/72, JUSTIN JACOB 11/30/73, ANDREA MICHELE 08/20/78, JENNA MARIE 04/05/84; Grandchildren: PAIGE FRANCIS 5, EVAN MICHAEL 3, MADISON HOPE 1

Memorable Incidents: SMOKING IN THE PARKING AREA; SETTING THE TRASH CAN IN THE GIRLS ROOM ON FIRE; GETTING SUSPENDED FOR “STEALING A RADIO”;

HAVING THE VICE PRINCIPAL GRAB ME DURING THE PROCESSION INTO OUR GRADUATION ASSEMBLY FOR NOT WEARING STOCKINGS, WHEN I HAD THEM ON.

Since High School: RAISING A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY, ENJOYING FAMILY AND FRIENDS, A LOT OF VOLUNTEER WORK AND FINALLY HOLDING DOWN A JOB NOW THAT THE KIDS ARE FINALLY ALL PRETTY MUCH RAISED.

Future Plans: GET RICK TO RETIRE AND MOVE SOUTH AND ENJOY LIFE.

Memorable Teachers: MRS GLASS, SHE WAS A CLASSIC; MR MATE, HE WAS A JERK; MRS PURCIVILLE, SHE GAVE ME MY ONLY D

Other alums I know about? PEGGY SIMON PARSONS IS LIVING IN SALISBURY, MD, I WILL BE MEETING HER FOR LUNCH NEXT WEEK AND WILL TELL HER TO UP DATE HER INFO.

From: Kent Harwood <harwood1@mindspring.com> (1980)
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001
Subject: Update

Occupation: System Support, Spouse: Nancy Lee, Children: Kenneth “Druilhet” Age 4

Memorable Incident: The abduction and subsequent binding of classmate to the anchor in the senior court.

Since High School: Went to MC, University of MD, worked as a Correctional officer at 7 locks jail for 8 years. Moved to North Carolina and became a real Police officer. Made Sergeant, moved to Orlando to have time with the family, finally moved to Ft. Myers to be closer to the in (out) laws.

Future Plans: Enjoy life with the family, fish as often as possible, get in touch with old friends.

Memorable Teacher: Francis Bonaiuto, what a sweet lady, and what a tragedy.

Other alums I know about? Gabriel Castillo 1979 - 1980

From: Mary Posey Thompson <thompsonm6@k12tn.net> (1979)
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001
Subject: Update

I found out about the website by accident.

Occupation: teacher, Spouse: Mark, Children: Lee 12, Cody 101

Memorable Incidents: All the good times

Since High School: Teaching biology and computers at Claiborne County High School

Future Plans: Living long enough to retire and enjoy it!

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill and Mrs. Tigani because they fostered a love of learning for me.

QUICK TAKES

Mary Lou Williams Prince - Class of 1980 <mprince@nih.gov> Occupation: Grants Program Specialist, National Institute of Mental Health, Spouse: Kenneth (1979), Kenneth’s Occupation: Sales Rep., Children: Samuel J. age 5

James C. Brown - Class of 1973 <Alecdog@aol.com> Occupation: Self-Employed Contractor, Spouse: Melissa, Children: Daughter- Gillian 6 yrs. old.

Kathy Quigley Conklin - Class of 1976 <bandit288@email.msn.com> Occupation: Social Worker

Charles Prescott - Class of 1972 <psfab@earthlink.net> Spouse: Nancy Lau, Since High School: working, Future Plans: work

Loretta M Francis - Class of 1965 <lmfrancia@yahoo.com> I found out about the website from the Classmates website. Occupation: Hair Salon Owner, Children: Laura Shoemaker Age 29, Jeanne Procopio Age 27, Grandchildren: Ray Procopio Age 4. Since High School: I should have graduated from Peary but I transferred to Wheaton High to take Cosmetology.

Debi Menowsky Barbee - Class of 1983 <Barbee1998@yahoo.com> Occupation: Safety Trainer 1, Significant Other, Children: Jeffrey 9

Augustine (Augie) Anastasi - Class of 1982 <MLRRACN@aol.com> Occupation: Police Officer, Spouse: Mary, Children: Nicolas Joseph age 3

Ann Morris Burke - Class of 1971 <aaburke@K12.carr.org> How I found out about the website? Trial and error. Occupation: teacher. Children: Matt age 22, Megan age 18, Grandchildren: Devon age 3, Since High School: Raising a family and working

George E Morin - Class of 1974 <georgedaddygmo@aol.com> I found out about the website from my brother. Occupation: machinist, Children: Jason 22, Jessica 19, james 17 Memorable Incident: Graduation, Since High School: Navy, Family, Two marriages, work and life, Future Plans: Seeing my youngest through school and then the skies the limit. Memorable Teacher: Mr Jacobs, simplicity

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