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Volume 6, Number 9,
April 2002
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Bob Foss <Rdfoss@aol.com>
(1976)
Date: Mon,
25 Mar 2002
Subject: Camp Peary (March
Newsletter)
This
one’s for Skip Fitzgerald. The
word on the street is that Camp Peary outside Williamsburg, VA is the
CIA’s operational (paramilitary) training station.
Last stop before you parachute into Mazar i sharif, that sort of
thing. Big fence, lots of
security you can’t see. They
probably keep your name on a list for snooping around asking questions.
It gets a mention in one of Patricia Cornwell’s earlier books.
Bob
Foss ‘76
From:
Diane Peters Tobiassen <Toby3nMe@aol.com>
(1980)
Date: Mon,
25 Mar 2002
Subject: Passing of my Father
Hello
to all! The most wonderful man in my life...my Dad, passed away peacefully
but so unexpectedly of lung and brain cancer on March 24th
2001. It’s been a long and lonely year without him, but I have the best
Guardian Angel that anyone could ever ask for. He adored everyone and was
loved by all. I was honored to have been his daughter for 39 yrs.
God Bless him!
From:
Dayle Duffy-Cavaliere <dd@portraitart4u.com>
(1966)
Date: Mon,
25 Mar 2002
Subject: Sept 11th
Artwork and Music by Alumni
I
would like to announce my recent artwork. “The Promise” by
International Portrait Artist Dayle Duffy (Peary 1966) is an expression of
what I imagined took place in the Spiritual Realm on Sept. 11th.
The
original artwork was in Pastels, my medium of choice. The print comes
16x20” on acid free paper with title and scripture centered in lower
white border. Currently this print is being sold in Mt Airy’s Town Hall
to raise money for scholarship funds. These funds are for the children of,
or in memory of the two town residents killed in the Pentagon disaster.
The
BALTIMORE SUN did an article introducing this fundraiser. “It is the
artist’s desire to offer a print to family members of the victims.” 25
have already been donated and delivered to Firehouses and Parishes or
churches of the fallen in NY. Numbers are also donated to several
fundraisers in NY and Washington
I
also plan to continue sending or presenting these to Firehouses, Town
Halls, Hospitals, Police Headquarters and etc where the fallen worked or
were known. I’ve included representative portraits of victims in an
attempt to honor the fallen and represent the many walks of life, ages,
races and Nationalities struck down that day. The portraits are meant to
be merely representative and not exact likenesses.
This
Limited Edition is 750 and 375 of the prints are being used as donations
for fundraising or display as a memorial or comfort.
Each print will come signed by the artist and dedicated to anyone
or organization of their choice with pencil on the white border. For every
print purchased one is donated. Please go to my website www.portraitart4u.com
to learn more. My husband wrote and sang a companion CD listen at ...www.meadowmart.com
to accompany this artwork.
This
will offer our alumni a chance to help out. My husband and I will be
presenting our art and music at several Border Book Store locations this
spring. April 13 in
Germantown [was] our first engagement.
Thank
You,
Dayle
From:
Dayle Duffy-Cavaliere <dd@portraitart4u.com>
(1966)
Date: Mon,
25 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my sister Patty Duffy (Peary 72).
Occupation:
Artist & Mont. Co. Art Teacher, Spouse: Michael, Children: Son age 12
Matthew, Daughter 8 Paige Noel
Memorable
Incidents: Football Games, Mrs. Glass’s Art Class, Dancing to the
Jukebox at lunch, The Hot Shoppes
Since
High School: Dayle studied art her whole life - both at home and abroad.
In her twenties, she worked her way around the world doing portraits and
sketches. She emigrated to Australia and became somewhat of a celebrity
there for her artistic talent. Other than her art being featured through
major department stores and hotel chains, she was a guest entertainer
aboard Princess Cruises out of Sydney, cruising the South Pacific. Later,
in London, she was hired by CBS London to do portraits for album covers.
In her 30’s after returning to the states, she continued as a
portraitist in Annapolis, Md. while returning to college for her Art Ed
degree. She has been teaching ART in Montgomery Co. Public Schools for 18
years.
She
sailed the Atlantic one summer on a 65 foot Trimaran and landed in the
Azores where she was hired to do artwork for their summer festival and
department of tourism. Her latest “adventure” has been to present her
premier limited edition print “Winter Wolves”, her second Limited
Edition “Evening Wolves” and “The Promise” being used for
fundraising and comfort. Dayle feels not only captures the wolf, its
habits and beauty but also gives glory to the Lord who gave her the
artistic Gift!
Future
Plans: More Art produced Glorifying our Lord. To continue to Bless rather
than impress others I come in contact with. To grow more humble and in
service to others.
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Glass my art and homeroom and class sponsor.
Ms. Vidala who worked so hard. Mr Williams who named me “Duffy”
and tried to pair me up with Dennis Diehl while learning to square dance.
From:
Robert Raab <rraab@us.ibm.com>
(1978)
Date: Mon,
25 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
Occupation:
Alliance Technology Manager, Significant Other: Bruce Waterfield,
Children: Diane - 13, Michael - 11, Grandchildren: Not Yet!
Since
High School: Just wanted to post an update to what I’ve been doing since
my last MSO update. It’s
amazing how fast life goes by! I
just took another job with IBM as a Technology Manager assisting high tech
companies to form strategic partnerships with IBM.
It requires a fair amount of travel, but I enjoy making new friends
wherever I go! I’ve even had the opportunity to meet up with some fellow
Peary alumns! I still live in
Austin, TX and love it here. I
spend most of my time outdoors with a running club or boating out on the
lake. The kids are growing
fast and and we all are approaching the teenage years (yikes!).
My daughter’s soccer team was the state championship team last
year and my son has ‘graduated’ from cub scouts to boy scouts.
Future
Plans: To keep working, travel, and enjoy every day of life!
If
any fellow Peary grads pass through Austin, let me know.
It’s a GREAT place to visit!
From:
Whitney Hall Jaffe <rijaffe@aol.com>
(1982)
Date: Mon,
25 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website while searching the web to find out about our
upcoming reunion.
Occupation:
stay-at-home mom, Spouse: Rick, Children: Hannah - 6 years, Zachary - 18
months
Since
High School: Since graduation, I attended WVU and earned a BA in History -
thanks to Mr. Clarke and Mr. Boyd! Rick
and I married in 1989, moved to Richmond, VA, and in 1995 we had Hannah.
In 1996, Rick was commissioned into the USAF and we moved to
California. Upon separation
from the Air Force, we moved back to Richmond and plan on putting down
roots. In 2001, we adopted a
wonderful baby boy from South Korea and now our family is complete!
Future
Plans: Continue to raise two wonderful children and enjoy everyday with
family and friends
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Clarke and Mr. Boyd because they made learning fun
From:
Elaine Evans Jones <pastorswife21@hotmail.com>
(1974)
Date: Tue,
26 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
Promoted
to Regional Property Manager and will have 5 communities to manage. Kind
of amusing since I couldn’t keep track of my homework.
My how we have matured. I know we are older but doesn’t 28 years
ago seem like yesterday?
From:
Gary Rosenthal <bsolue@aol.com>
(1974)
Date: Tue,
26 Mar 2002
Subject: Son, Evan
Just
wanted to let everyone know that my son Evan played JV Football for the
undefeated Sherwood Warriors last year and participated in his first Rock
& Roll Revival. If you
ever have a chance to see this show, get tickets.
Its fantastic. My
daughter Lauren was in a play at Rosa Parks Middle School and she is being
touted as the star of future productions.
And of course, my absolutely gorgeous and beautiful bride Robin,
without whom my life would be nonexistent.
Thank you baby, I love you.
From:
Ronald Keith Griffin (Keith) <ohrkeith@aol.com>
(1977)
Date: Tue,
26 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from family.
Occupation:
Software engineer, Spouse: Marcia, Children: Megan - 17, Sara - 16
Memories:
Mr. Clark’s history class
Since
High School: Graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. Working for IBM since college.
14 years in Endicott, NY and 6 years in Raleigh, NC.
Future
Plans: Kids thru college.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Hill and Mr. Clark. Great
teachers.
From:
Gale Senseman Privette <gale7@juno.com>
(1966)
Date: Wed,
27 Mar 2002
Subject: ‘66 ladies luncheon
Hi
Ladies,
Our
May luncheon date will be Saturday May 18th ~ 12:30 p.m. at
O’Donnells Rest. in the Kentlands in Gaithersburg so you can mark your
calendars.
Hugs
~gale~
From:
Laura Barish <barishl@yahoo.com>
(1978)
Date: Wed,
27 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
Life
is very crazy and extremely fun out here [San Diego, CA].
I’m currently the Director for West Coast Operations for SETA
Corporation but have given notice and will wrap up with SETA on April 19.
On the 23rd I’ll be flying down to Palm Beach, FLA for
a week of scuba diving, Disney World, and general mayhem and then heading
down to Equador on the 30th.
I’ll be in Eq until June 10 and will come back to work for a
small company called Antin Engineering.
Nothing is settled yet but it looks like my initial assignment will
take me to Ft Huachuca, AZ for a few months to fill in as PM on a project,
covering for the regular PM who has been deployed to Afghanistan.
While
I’m in Eq I’ll be learning Spanish and finishing up a book that I’m
intending will go to the publisher late summer/early fall.
In Arizona I’ll just be working part time and will spend the rest
of the time finishing a business plan for a new company I plan to start by
the end of this calendar year.
From:
Patricia Krum Ginalick <ginalick@aol.com>
(1969)
Date: Wed,
27 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from classmate, Pat Newman Jacobs.
Occupation:
Registered Nurse, Spouse: Matthew, Children: Heather Matthews - 30, Amy
McClellan - 28, Patrick - 26, Grandchildren: Molly Matthews - 8, Maggie
Matthews - 3, Benjamin Matthews - 1, Susannah McClellan - 7
Since
High School: College, marriage, out of state moves, return to state move,
mother/wife, career
Future
Plans: Career change
Memorable
Teacher: Col Heard - homeroom - anecdotal stories
From:
Shannon Scott Jensen <jensenks@earthlink.net>
(1982)
Date: Thu,
28 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? I went looking for it a few years ago. Occupation: Computer Tutor Clubhouse founder & WAY too
happy wife and mom, Spouse: Kim David Jensen, Children: Jannine Teri (3
months), Grandchildren: GRANDCHILDREN?!!! . . . are we getting that old
already?! I think it’ll be
awhile for us :-)
Memorable
Incidents: Dr. Dumes “pounding the pulpit” and saying, “Peary is NOT
dead!” I think, in a way,
he was very right. Much
credit for that should go to the amazing folks who have been our glue -
keeping us together through the Internet and these reunions.
I also believe Dr. Dumes really hasn’t gone away either . . .
like our school, he’ll always be with us.
Since
High School: I’ve been having more fun than a crocodile in a henhouse!
Went
on to get a degree in Recreational Therapy from Brigham Young University.
Also served a mission 1 ½ years in Argentina.
Married in 1990. Still
on our honeymoon. While
waiting to be blessed with kids, our consolation prize was to travel to
foreign countries like Egypt, England, Russia, Singapore, New Zealand,
Utah . . .
Worked
as a Rec Therapist at the real “Hotel California” - Camarillo State
Hospital-DC with wonderful folks who had mental illnesses (gang teens to
the “chronologically gifted”).
When
the hospital closed, became an entreprenuer (though I can’t spell it!),
developing the Computer Tutor concept, including the latest branch -
Multimedia Scrapbooking.
On
Christmas Eve, a “Regalita” (little gift) joined our family.
Jannine was adopted when 3 days old.
If I were any happier, I’d have to be twins! (Thanks for asking)
Future
Plans: Will soon be releasing an “edutainment” audio course to help
folks learn how to use the Internet.
Will be patenting several inventions.
Hoping that CBS will be airing a “feel-good” reality show
concept. Really will finally
skinny-up (really!). My most daunting aspiration is to be a good mom!
Memorable
Teachers: So MANY great ones! One
would be Mrs. Hales, sponsor of the school newspaper.
I was always so thankful for her depth and the respect she gave us.
Other
alums I know about? I’ll
try to contact Heidi Houck’s folks and see if I can get this for you.
High
5’s to you guys! We need to
put you organizers through the Xerox machine - We need a lot more folks
like you who understand that “school spirit” goes way beyond jumping
up and down at a football game (I want to be more like you when I grow
up!).
From:
Wanda Patterson <wp225@aol.com>
(1982)
Date: Thu,
28 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website while surfing years ago.
Occupation:
Project Administrator, Children: Kiah Cherice - 13, Karmen Antonia - 12
Since
High School: work, marriage, kids, separation, work, travel
Future
Plans: work, travel
Memorable
Teachers: Ms. Rosen - She made me love Shakespeare; Mr. Hill - Best
teacher period and best math teacher I ever had; Mr. Roberts - Very nice
man, enjoyable classes; Mr. Burlas - He taught me how to drive; Dr.
Davis - I’m sure that between my brother (Byron ‘84) and me, we
probably gave him at least two heart attacks; Ms. Thomas -For threatening
to take away my parking pass if I did not stop sneaking off campus for
lunch. And for taking an
interest in me.
Other
alums I know about? Mario
(Phil) Kimvilkani - still in Aspen Hill.
I see him occasionally. I
let him know about the reunion.
From:
Constantine ‘Mean Dean’ Peters <buythebook@deanpeters.com>
(1977)
Date: Fri,
29 Mar 2002
Subject: Buy the Book !
In
spite of any doubts Vadala & Gibbs may have had about my weird and
randomly witty writings, I have finally managed to get published. Here’s
the low-down on my highbrow ramblings via the publisher (Sybex.com):
Son
of Web Pages That Suck: Learn
Good Design by Looking at Bad Design
By
Vincent Flanders with Dean Peters - May 2002
ISBN:
0-7821-4020-3 - Level: All Levels | Type: How-to/Reference
Yes,
it is an unfortunate title, but that’s what the publisher wanted, so
that’s what they got.
Now
for those of you who really, really like me, and you two know who you are,
might I suggest using the following link if you want to buy the book via
Amazon ... http://buythebook.deanpeters.com
You
see, I didn’t write the entire book, but just the Bleeding edge chapter,
along with some other contributions here and there. Vincent Flanders is
the real genius behind this stuff. This means I don’t get a cut of the
sales ... unless you http://buythebook.deanpeters.com/
!-)
If
you do http://buythebook.deanpeters.com/,
you’ll be doing your part to keep “babies from crying and puppies from
dying.” Yeah, that last quote is in the book as well.
So
c’mon, learn good design through bad examples...
http://buythebook.deanpeters.com
From:
Darla Zembower <darla.zembower@kp.org>
(1974)
Date: Fri,
29 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
Occupation:
Telecommunications Manager, Children: Mickie and Lucy {my cats}
Since
High School: I’m a Telecommunications Manager in the health care
industry and also work/tour with my favorite singer and friend, Jane
Olivor.
Future
Plans: One day at a time...
Memorable
Teachers: Marie Gillett, who is my good friend and Mr. Hill, who continues
to inspire me.
From:
Janet Miller Eveler <Dolfinlove1122@aol.com>
(1977)
Date: Fri,
29 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my husband.
Occupation:
CEO of the home front, Spouse: John, Children: Ricky- 13, Jessica- 3
Memorable
Incidents: The Dances
Since
High School: Secretarial, sales, Repairs Coordinator of a Property
Management Company, now I paint animals and flowers on rocks, currently
have some items in a local gift shop.
Future
Plans: When Jessica goes to school, who knows?
Lots of opportunities for me!
From:
STAN GROSS <SALMONSTAN@AOL.COM>
(1974)
Date: Sat,
30 Mar 2002
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? SEARCHED VIA INTERNET UNAWARE OF SITE.
Occupation:
SALES MANAGER, PREMIER BEV CO., Significant Other: LENA ARNETT
Since
High School: CURRENTLY RESIDING IN FT LAUD FL, EMPLOYED IN THE WINE AND
SPIRIT BUSINESS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS.
Future
Plans: ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED IN AUGUST 02
GREAT
WEB SITE! BRINGS BACK LOTS OF MEMORIES HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF
MY
OLD BUDDIES THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PUT THIS TOGETHER!
From:
MICHELE MURNAN NIEFELD <MsShell123@aol.com>
(1977)
Date: Mon,
1 Apr 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation:
Deputy Clerk, Spouse: R. Elliot, Children: Daniel 20 years old, Candace 17
years old
Since
High School: Working in various positions with the judicial system.
I currently am working for the Loudoun County Circuit Court in
Leesburg, VA. I have been
married for 21 years, and have 2 children, 17 and 20.
I moved from Montgomery County to Frederick 8 years ago.
Future
Plans: Retiring, and moving to Arizona.
From:
Chris Perlick <cperlick@hotmail.com>
(1975)
Date: Tue,
2 Apr 2002
Subject:
Impromptu Reunion in the Baltic
It
was with no small amount of surprise when on a recent Navy Reserve tour of
duty in the Baltic Sea that three Peary classmates turned up on the same
ship. In February, I was scheduled for a routine NATO Fleet exercise that
consisted of joining up with the Second Fleet Command Ship “USS Mount
Whitney” in Kiel Germany and participating in the Baltic Sea for a three
week multi-national military exercise. I expected to be surrounded by
mostly young Navy types and many foreign country participants that I had
never met before. This was the case but I was pleasantly surprised to meet
not one, but two Peary classmates on board.
Captain Dave Prothero ‘74 (Commanding Officer of the USS Mount
Whitney) and Lieutenant Commander Tim Gedney ‘75 (a pilot assigned to
the Second Fleet). It was a nice homecoming and there is a picture of the
three of us that Tim will be submitting shortly. (I’m the old looking
guy). I just want to know how they kept their full head of hair and
continue to look so young? It prompted me to work out each night in the
gym on board.
It
just goes to show that you can never tell where you might run into some
past friends. (In case you’re wondering - the ship survived the
mini-reunion and is still afloat!)
[Note:
photo has since been received and posted on MSO website]
From:
CISSIE TAVENNER GRIFFIS <CISSIEBABY1@AOL.COM>
(1967)
Date: Tue,
2 Apr 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website THROUGH THE DEATH OF MY FATHER, MY SISTER TOLD
ME. MY BROTHER TOMMY NEVER GRADUATED FROM THERE. HE WENT TO GEORGETOWN
PREP AND GRADUATED FROM WALTER JOHNSON.
Occupation:
REALTOR WITH WC&ANMILLER, Significant Other: RON RHODES, Children:
SHAWN D. GRIFFIS 30 BD08/03/71, SHANNON K. GRIFFIS LENNOX 27 BD12/17/74,
AISLINN M. GRIFFIS 17 BD11/25/84, Grandchildren: REGHAN FAY LENNOX 1
BD10/13/00
Since
High School: WORKING IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS AND NOW AS A REALTOR, PLUS
RAISING THREE KIDS
Future
Plans: CONTINUE TO WORK AND RETIRE ASAP
Memorable
Teachers: MRS. LUCK- ALGEBRA -I WAS IN HER CLASS THE DAY PRESIDENT KENNEDY
WAS SHOT AND DIED, PLUS HER FAVORITE EXPRESSION WAS “GREAT BALLS OF FIRE
HONEY CHILD” WHEN YOU ASKED HER QUESTIONS
MR.
THOMAS- POD- PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRACY, HISTORY WAS NOT MY FAVORITE SUBJECT SO
I TALKED TOO MUCH IN CLASS. HE
THREW AN ERASER AT ME AND LITERALLY THREW ME OUT OF HIS CLASS ROOM BY
SLAMMING MY DESK INTO THE HALLWAY WITH ME IN THE DESK.
THAT WAS SCARY.
From:
John Philbin <JCPhilbin@aol.com>
(1975)
Date: Thu,
4 Apr 2002
Subject: Philbin Update: Oscar
del la Hoya Cancels Vargas Fight!!!
At
approximately 11:30 AM West Coast Time the Vargas Camp received a press
release that said Oscar del la Hoya has canceled the HBO- Pay-per-view
fight with Fernando Vargas! It was scheduled on May 4th at the
Mandalay Bay (Sold Out) in Vegas. It appears that Oscar has re-injured his
left hand.
Of
course, the Vargas camp believes that the injury is suspect and that the
word got out that Fernando was in the best shape of his life and already
close to weight. We believe that Oscar needed more time to prepare for
this WAR and Fernando’s strength and power and improved technical skills
and defense strategies.
My
deepest apologies to all my friends and families who have bought tickets
(reimbursement), made hotel arrangements, and bought airfares.
The situation is obviously out of our control. I also apologize for
the mass e-mail but I thought it best to reach as many people ASAP.
Well,
I will keep you all posted on any developments. Thanks for your time.
“Doc”
Philbin (from Big Bear Cal.)
From:
Cheryl A. Fellows <cherylfellowsusa@netscape.net>
(1980)
Date: Fri,
5 Apr 2002
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? Referral. Occupation: Mortgage Banker-Account
Executive, Significant Other: Lonnie Applefeld, Children: Brittney, she is
12 yrs. of age, Shelby - Dog, Aspen - Dog, Brandi - Dog
Memorable
Incidents: The fun days and the fun people who actually were a decent
group to hang out with. Smoking
court and the rowdies and walking into the main hallway past all the
football wanna be’s.
Since
High School: I have been working in the area of Mortgage Finance for the
last 20 years. I am currently
a Loan Officer specializing in all types of mortgages to help everyone
achieve homeownership and loving every minute.
You know me, little suzy chatterbox, so I put those skills to work.
I have been traveling out West for the last 3 years exploring and
living the wild life. I have
been living in Colorado for the last several years and have returned to
Maryland recently. I have a
daughter who I absolutely adore and enjoy my life.
I spend time hanging out with some friends from time to time and
spending time with Alexis and the rest of my family.
Life can only get better. I
love the West Coast, however I have returned to work on business here for
the time being. I spend a lot
of time camping, hiking and generally enjoying the outdoors when the
weather cooperates. I have
been to Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas and
such. It was nice to that there is more to life than Maryland.
I have met a lot of nice people and developed a lot of business
contacts over the last several years.
I also have my own Mortgage Company, which is doing quite well. I
could go on and on and on........
Future
Plans: I am looking into further career development and moving into
commercial development. I
have applied to return to school for further education to continue my
personal growth towards a hefty retirement, and possible early retirement
at that.
From:
Sandra Pitman Beatty <sbeatty-pmes@chancellorbeacon.com>
(1977)
Date: Fri,
5 Apr 2002
Subject: Update
Occupation:
art teacher Spouse: Norman, Children: Norman Jr.-18, amber-17, ashley-15,
nick-13, nate-12, nolan-10 & abigail-8
Memorable
Incidents: it’s all one big blur? Of course, skipping school, the day
the tar mysteriously leaked everywhere from the roofing truck!, jody
lorah- where are you?
Since
High School: Having babies, raising kids, racing horses, moved to Orlando,
a great place to live!
Future
Plans: Getting through all of these teenagers, and by the way, they’re
such GOOD kids!
Memorable
Teacher: Ms. Brewer
From:
Joan Jalette Pritchard <joprit@starlinx.com>
(1970)
Date: Sun,
7 Apr 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about this from my younger brother who found it through a search
engine. Occupation: co-owner
of Total Leather Care, a leather furniture repair business.
Spouse: Chris Pritchard (from Seattle, WA) I met him at a Christian
ranch during the early ‘70’s Jesus Movement in northern California.
We’ve been married 28 years!
Children: Jessica 16, Justin 13
Memorable
Incident: I was pretty much of a loner during high school.
I didn’t fit in with the cheerleaders and jocks.
I didn’t fit in with the greasers.
I didn’t fit in with the druggies.
So I hung out with the other people I found hanging out by them.
Except for when I had a boyfriend.
Then I hung out with him. :-). I joined the Bag Pipe band because my boyfriend, Tom
Stambaugh, was in it. It was
fun.
Since
High School: After Peary, attended St. Francis College near Altoona, PA
for 1 year. Then transferred
to University of MD for one semester.
School seemed separate from real life to me with the Vietnam War
going on and I decided to drop out and hitch hike around the country with
my girlfriend from St.Francis and find the “real meaning of life.”
After 6 months of hitch hiking across the country 3 times, I ended up at a
Christian commune in Eureka, CA and became a born-again Christian.
I met my husband there and lived there until 1975.
We moved to NYC for two years where my husband was one of the
church elders. Then we moved
to Philadelphia in 1977 to start a church.
We did that until 1987 when we decided to close the church.
We now attend a 6,000-member church called Calvary Chapel, which
also started out in California back in the ‘70’s.
And we own a leather furniture repair business that I work in 4-6
hours daily before having to be a taxi for the kids to their sports
events, etc.
Future
Plans: Continuing to work in the business. Adapting to the needs of my
teenagers. Not the least bit
worried of what to do with myself once we have an empty nest. I’m hoping
when that happens we can travel! Don’t
see retirement in the near future, gotta save more money to be able to
retire in the lifestyle I am accustomed to!
Memorable
Teachers: I especially remember Mrs. Goodman who taught me Latin. One of the things my husband and I have in common is that we
both took 4 years of Latin!
Most
of my family still lives in Rockville so we still go to visit there.
From:
John J. Mason <askmenow@erols.com>
(1970)
Date: Sun,
7 Apr 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my sister (Class of 66).
Occupation:
Program Director, Telecom and IT; Children: Joseph Michael 16, Christina
Elizabeth 19
Memorable
Incidents: Graduation! Streakers!
Since
High School: Graduated Bob Jones University, 1975.
Married in 1978: Joyce Mehailescu (Peary class of 1973). Two
kids: Christina, 1982 & Joseph, 1985. Teacher 1977-1979. Separated
1995. Program Director,
1983-2001, Cable & Wireless Global.
Future
Plans: Presently between jobs and looking for work or possibly a career
change!
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Kay, Journalism teacher, and Mrs Claggett, English
teacher...Fell in love with writing.
I am
so glad to have found this website! I
have wanted so much to reconnect with old Peary friends!
From:
Charline Chapman Carter <Shelbi010@aol.com>
(1986)
Date: Tue,
09 Apr 2002
Subject: Looking for a long
lost friend
For
years now, I’ve been desperately trying to locate one of my best friends
from school years. Her name
is STACY DEGRAFF. We went to
Parkland Jr High, Peary in ‘84 for our sophomore year, and then on to
Wheaton HS. A few years after high school, growing into our adult years,
we lost contact. She moved a
lot. I went by her family’s
old house on Parkland Drive where her sister Kelly lived for some time
after their mother’s passing, but I found out that they moved.
I
figure maybe someone would see this and hopefully can get Stacy in contact
with me. She has older
sisters Kelly and Leslie, whom I believe both attended Peary, and a
younger sister Correy.
I can
be reached via email at Shelbi010@aol.com.
Thank
you so very much for anything you can do.
And thank you for your continued work in keeping the Peary spirit
alive.
-Charline
(Chapman) Carter Peary sophomore class of ‘84 Wheaton Class of ‘86
[Since,
Charline and Stacey have gotten in touch, via MSO and sister Kelly: April
12.... “Thanks to both of you for putting an end on my mission of
finding an old school friend.” - After 18 years, a 3-day turnaround is
pretty good, no?]
From:
Eric Lindberg <eric.lindberg@onsemi.com>
(1969)
Date: Tue,
9 Apr 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website through another alumni.
Occupation:
Electronic Design Engineer, Spouse: Karen, Children: Robert 25, Brian 22
Since
High School: Work has me living in Arizona, Mass., Texas, and Rhode
Island. I’ve been designing
electronics for automobiles, telephones, and computers.
In my spare time I’ve been active in Civil Air Patrol, teaching
teenagers about flying and rescue work.
From:
Kathleen Niepsey <OceanB54@aol.com>
(968)
Date: Tue,
9 Apr 2002
Subject: Reach the Beach - 1st
Annual Sun & Suds
To
all Peary Alumni,
A few
of us from the Class of ‘68, thru our Midnight Sun website, got chatting
with one another and decided to start a “Reach the Beach” - “Sun and
Suds Peary 1st Annual” in Ocean City, MD. It was going to be
for the Class of ‘68 - but many alumni from other classes wanted to join
in.
The
Class of ‘68 would like to challenge the other classes of Peary High to
see who can get the most people from their class to show up.
There will be a 50/50 drawing, which proceeds will go to help
support the Midnight Sun Online.
The
plan is to meet at Seacrets, 49th and De Bay, Saturday
September 28th at 3:00 p.m. - by the Boat Bar. If you have
never been there - you’ll find it as soon as you go inside the gates.
(See www.Seacrets.com)
You must be 21 years of age to be on this side of the beach. We
will do a headcount of classes around 6 p.m. (‘68 RULES!
Other classes drool)
That
weekend is also the Corvette Show and Winefest. Some recommended hotels
are as follows and still have space available:
Clarion
Resort - 101st St. & Ocean 800-638-2100
Econo
Lodge Oceanfront - 45th St. 800-638-3244
Gateway
Hotel - 49th & Ocean 800-382-2582
Fenwick
Inn - 138th St 800-492-1873
Hampton
Inn - 42nd St 800-288-6488
Princess
Bayside - 48th St. 888-622-9743
Paradise
Hotel - 9th & Boardwalk 888-678-4111
Opening
April 26, 2002 Crystal Beach Hotel - 25th St. 410-289-7165
For
other hotels you can go to www.OCOCEAN.COM
or call 1-800-626-2326, or Atlanticbreezes.com for any additional
information on golfing, restaurants, etc.
Because
this is a popular weekend, reservations should be made ASAP and definitely
before the end of May. If anyone would like to rent condos either
individually or as a group please contact Judy Gateau-Jameson at Moore
Warfield & Glick Realtors, 1-800-289-2821 ext. 4507. Tell her you are
with the Peary High School Alumni Group. I have already spoken with her.
She will be very happy to find what you are looking for and a price within
your range.
Let’s
have some fun and support the Midnight Sun. Please pass this notice on to
anyone you know who does not have website access.
Class
of ‘68 contacts are: Paul Coder, Kathleen Niepsey, Rich Trott, and Rich
Waalkes
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