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Volume 7, Number
10, May 2003
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Judy Miller Ridgway <jamjar_jude@earthlink.net>
(1968)
Date: Tue,
29 Apr 2003
Subject: I have some news!
My
oldest son, David, and his wife, Dana, just announced they’re expecting
their first child. This little one is due right around New Year’s 2004!
And..... my youngest son, Sean, is getting married this September to
Tammie Beacom in a renaissance ceremony complete with kilts. “Uncle”
David Spurlock (class of 1966) is instrumental in this theme choice! Many
classmates will be attending the wedding. It’ll be held in a gothic
church in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. All the grandchildren will
be in the wedding.
No
new news about me... still love living in Annapolis and am becoming quite
adept at web site designing for the City of Annapolis. My “off” hours
are spent designing/making all the gowns for the wedding.
Judy
Miller Ridgway (1968)
From:
Joanne Pearl Scott <jaclynsmom1999@hotmail.com>
(1975)
Date: Tue,
29 Apr 2003
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? I have known about it for about three years.
Webpage - http://www.justkidsclothing.com
(we sell new kids clothing from newborn to preteen), Occupation: executive
Assistant Spouse: Jim, Children: Jaclyn, age 8, will be 9 on July 4!
Grandchildren: Not for a long time!
Memorable
Incident: I remember getting into trouble for leaving the school during
lunch. Patty Wolz, Carol
Davis and myself left each day to use the bathroom at my house because the
bathrooms were so disgusting at Peary.
We got caught leaving the school one day because we got into a car
accident on the way to my house. The
school threatened to suspend us for leaving.
I got even by turning Peary into the Health Department and
Montgomery County Schools for disgusting bathrooms with no paper products
or soap. The Health
Department and MCPS showed up a few days later with my letter in hand, and
the administrators were furious with me. They asked me why I didn’t go to them first!
Since
High School: I work at a high tech company in Bethesda supporting the CEO
and the President of the company. In
addition, my family owns www.JustKidsClothing.com,
a great website for kids clothing.
Future
Plans: Stay healthy and keep on doing what I am doing!
Memorable
Teachers: Ask me about any other high school in Montgomery County. I spent more time at other schools than Peary.
Ssshhh....don’t tell my bosses or my daughter!
From:
Russell L Rummel <lynrus@aol.com>
(1970)
Date: Tue,
29 Apr 2003
Subject: Update
I
found the website while surfing the web.
Occupation: Retired DC Police Officer/ currently Mont. Co. Pub
Schls Security Assistant at Cabin John Middle School, Spouse: Lynne,
Children: Eric D 16, Jason C 13
Since
High School: After grad. I attended Yale by the duck pond (Mont.
Comm. College) for a couple years. Majored in partying. 1975 I
joined DC Police Dept, and spending 22yrs in the worst part of the city,
retiring in 1997. From there I drove a school bus until 2002. Now I’m a
security assistant at Cabin John Middle School. I got married the second
time in 1985, and have two boys going to Sherwood HS.
Future
Plans: Since I retired my big interest has been in classic vehicles. I’m
rebuilding a 66 Mustang, like the one I had at Peary. I’m also
rebuilding and riding my 31-year-old Kawasaki 500 motorcycle that I bought
new and kept all these years. My only future plans are to finish the
Mustang, and take life as it comes.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr Clark, we had a blast in Power Mechanics
From:
April Cohen Strumpf <acstrumpf@comcast.net>
(1975/early ‘76 grad)
Date: Wed,
30 Apr 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from my sister.
Occupation: SEIA, Spouse: Mark, Children: Married 16 years, 2
children (Sean 11 and Erica 6)
Memorable
Incidents: Making and keeping my best friend.
Weekend parties. Driving
to Lake Needwood to party.
Since
High School: BS Degree from U of MD : Had my own business : Got married :
Had 2 kids : Went back to work for MCPS.
I am now a SEIA at Gaithersburg High School. I am also the VP of
NASFJE.
Future
Plans: Relax more and spend more time with my family and friends.
Memorable
Teachers: Mrs. Thomas - She refused to sign my yearbook. Mr. Schere - I
learned a lot in his class. Ms. Tigani - I had a great time in her class
and became her aide.
From:
Beverly V. Hill Theil <BeverlyVT@aol.com>
(1965)
Date: Wed,
30 Apr 2003
Subject: Update
After
serving 9 years of the Ohio Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad
Litem Board I thought I’d have some down time and just concentrate on my
day job and home. That lasted
from November 2002 to April 2003. I
am now writing a weekly column for the Wooster Daily Record, part of the
Dix Communications Network, entitled About Kids.
I cover everything from how to help your child deal with war to how
to get help for your special needs child to whatever concerns children and
therefore their parents.
After
33 years of working with children and their families and 34 years of
frontline experience as a parent, this is kind of an interesting gig. The only problem is the old adage that “an expert is
someone 50 miles from home”, and I live in the same town the paper is
based in.
I
look forward to the 1965 class reunion in 2004.
Missed the last one due to a small brain tumor (now that’s an
excuse not everyone else had).
Peace
and health.
Beverly
From:
John A. Cannon <johncannon8@msn.com>
(1975)
Date: Wed,
30 Apr 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from friends.
Occupation:
Real Estate Agent for Weichert - 301-831-3742
Memorable
Incidents: Breaking my leg and ankle in my very first junior varsity
football game at Northwood High School and having to miss the entire
football season. It was hell
crutching around the hallways between classes.
All of my friends were wonderful and I miss them all and hope that
everyone is doing great!
Since
High School: I worked at GE Global Exchange Services for 20 years, selling
e-commerce software. However
the company as sold and I then had to switch careers and become a real
estate agent with Weichert in Germantown.
I currently live in New Market, near my twin sister Kathy Francis.
Future
Plans: I hope to quickly become successful as a real estate agent. Is there anyone out there that is looking to Buy or Sell a
home? I can assist you with
obtaining the highest price for your home and also help you to find your
dream house! Please pass
along to all of your friends, neighbors and business associates, that I
can help them sell their home and find a new one to buy.
Memorable
Teacher: I remember Mr. Brace and how great of a teacher he was and a
great football coach and great mentor.
I really learned a lot from him and appreciate all he did for me!
From:
John Leatherwood <John@JohnTheSandman.com>
(1976)
Date: Wed,
30 Apr 2003
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? Have known of it for years.
Webpage - http://www.JohnTheSandman.com
(Real Estate Sales - Outer Banks, NC - Nags Head/Kitty Hawk/Duck, etc.),
Occupation: Real Estate Broker Children: Kyle (17yrs), Morgan (7yrs) &
Jordan (4yrs)
Since
High School: Focused on family & career.
I relocated to the Outer Banks, NC (Live in Southern Shores - which
is just north of Kitty Hawk and just south of Duck.
Have had some friends call me before coming on vacation here &
have managed to hook up and visit - most recent was Lisa Beebe Straley
& her sister & their kids last summer.
Would love to hear from anyone who is heading this way ... just
think I could be the Bob Lau of the east coast!
Did you catch this Bob? :o)
Future
Plans: Have enjoyed the many blessings of my career, but especially those
blessings of my family and especially my children. Have learned about
relationships the hard way ... now divorced twice.
My life is truly blessed - only one missing link & that is that
one person I am meant to be with and who is meant to be with me ... I have
faith in God that it will happen when the time is right.
Future - will hopefully hold travel to exotic places where it is
very warm! Watching my
children grow into wonderful adults.
Memorable
Teachers: Stan Boteler - was definitely the coolest teacher I have ever
had. Mrs. Luck was right - I
was “A Lost Ball in High Weeds”, but I finally cranked up the mower
& found that ball!
Other
alums I know about? Dave Filler.
God
Bless!!
From:
Craig Davis <Craig@TheMayoGroup.com>
(1975)
Date: Thu,
1 May 2003
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? Been reading it for the past several years.
Chief Operating Officer. Spouse: Renee, Children: Justin - 6,
Lindsay - 3
Since
High School: Traveled extensively. Finally
went back to school and got my BS at UMd and MBA from The George
Washington University. Lived
in Florida for a while and was ultimately convinced to move to California
(will never live anywhere else!!) Southern
California living is life at its best.
I live in the foothills above Pasadena and LA (for anyone
interested in coming out to visit...we have a small separate guest suite
out back). Have worked for a
number of large multi-national consulting firms, primarily in the areas of
strategic planning and operational & financial improvement.
Recently recruited as Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of
The Mayo Group, a consulting firm based out of Pasadena, CA.
Future
Plans: Traveling less so I can enjoy life with my wife and two kids.
From:
Anita Pinnes Beier <beier@usairways.com>
(1973)
Date: Fri,
2 May 2003
Subject: Update
Occupation:
VP & Controller, US Airways; Spouse: Alan, Children: Daughter Amy 19,
Son Adam 14
Since
High School: College and Business School at University of Maryland. Worked
in finance and accounting at CSX and US Airways.
Married and had 2 children.
Future
Plans: Retire and have grandchildren
Memorable
Teacher: Ms. Campbell - yearbook sponsor
From:
Beth Leimbach Swanson <HBWWS@aol.com>
(1966)
Date: Fri,
2 May 2003
Subject: Race Time!
Hi
everyone - Boy doesn’t time fly?
The
National Race for the Cure is Sat. June 7 - just 5 weeks away. To make it
easier for me and you too, here is the
website where you can get all the info you want, register and/or
make a pledge or donation.... www.nationalraceforthecure.org
- National Race for the Cure One stop registrations start this weekend at
selected Whole Foods stores, and in subsequent weeks at Safeways,
Hecht’s and Wal-Marts.
As
for the past 5 years (!), I’m still captain of Bosom Buddies (code BBS). Please use that code when you register or pledge for the team
or me.
Hope
you can join us to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Komen
Foundation. Could it be that
the 21st will be a celebration of finding the cure? :)
Thanks
for your support!
Beth
From:
Diane Chais Husereau <dhusereau@aol.com>
(1968)
Date: Sun,
4 May 2003
Subject: Update
Occupation:
Work for Dept. of Commerce, Spouse: Dennis, Grandchildren: Jared 10 month
Memorable
Incident: Trip to Expo.
Future
Plans: Retire and move to Florida.
Memorable
Teacher: Mrs. Zimmerman, she really prepared me for the business world
which I am sure influenced the success of my career.
From:
Meg McElfish King <Mthenorthend@aol.com>
(1971)
Date: Sun,
4 May 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from mike johnson.
Occupation:
Storeowner, Children: kandy king 27
Memorable
Incident: the most trouble I got into was when I was the first female to
wear pants to school, my mother was called and had to take me home to
change
Since
High School: After graduation I married Rek King, class of 69, had two
children and a great life, Rek died in 1993 and I am still looking for the
next Mr. Right. I was a stay at home mom, taught aerobics and always kept
my foot into retail, end up managing ski chalet, in tyson’s corner.
Trying to find time for skiing, biking, and golf. Moved to O.C.
five years ago and along with Mike Johnson, we have been friends
since we were five, opened up an upscale ladies clothing store on 143rd
st. and offer a line of clothing you would not expect to be sold
at the beach, a little sex in the city style, with names like Betsey
Johnson, BCBG, Tommy Bahama are just a few of what we offer.
Future
Plans: Making my new store in Ocean City one of the best in the area and
anticipating grandchildren.
Memorable
Teacher: Ms hill, she was sooo serious.
I
look forward hearing from other alumi.
From:
Patricia Leigh Toler <PLToler1@aol.com>
(1983)
Date: Sun,
4 May 2003
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? I’ve known about it for a while.
Webpage
- http://www.webspawner.com/users/elizabethecarter
(Eileen’s
Collectibles,
a joint business venture between my aunt and I to sell collectibles),
Occupation: Night Dispatch Manager (for now), Significant Other: Jerome K.
Anceleitz Children: Caitlin Brynn - she’ll be 13 yrs old May 30th
Memorable
Incidents: It’s been so long, I can’t remember
Since
High School: This and that. Working
mostly, raising my daughter.
Future
Plans: If all goes well, I’ll be returning to college this summer in
order to complete my computer applications associates degree.
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Hill comes to mind. My
mother had him for math and he asked me if I was going to be a
“difficult” student like she was.
I remember laughing at him and telling him that I wasn’t anything
like her.
I
hope to hear from anyone who knows anything about our missing alumni.
Well,
fellow classmates, the reunion is in 3 months and I’m hoping to be
there. If all goes well,
I’ll be returning to college to finish my Associates Degree in Computer
Applications and then I’m hoping to be able to get a Bachelors Degree.
At least those are my future plans.
Right now, I’m just looking to make sure that my daughter is
brought up with the right values. I’m
working part time right now so that I can have more time with her.
My
mom, Donna Marie Brown-Glass (Class of 66) is recovering nicely from her
hip replacement surgery.
I’d
love to hear from my classmates just to see what they’re up to, how
they’re doing, etc.
I
guess that’s all for now.
Talk
to you soon.
Patty Toler
From:
Janet Tuttle Donohue <jtdon1955@aol.com>
(Staff/Cafeteria)
Date: Mon,
5 May 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from Google.com and an Alumni.
Service Years: one, Occupation: Supply Worker 2, Spouse: Patrick J.
Donohue, Sr, Children: Patrick J. Donohue, Jr 25, Rebeccah Anne Donohue 21
I
worked in the kitchen as cashier. Since
then I have been driving a truck for Food Services.
I am still working for Food Services and will be finishing up 24
years.
Future
Plans: To retire and enjoy the rest of my life.
From:
Michael Whalen <whale19@hotmail.com>
(1983)
Date: Mon,
5 May 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from a friend.
Occupation: stay at home dad, Spouse: Judy, Children: Megan age 8,
Ryan age 4, and one due in November 2003
Since
High School: Regional Security Manager, Working in Family Moving Co.
From:
bob pearce <barnacle2001@aol.com>
(1969)
Date: Wed,
7 May 2003
Subject: update
Occupation:
self-employed, Children: jennifer 29, sandy 24, bob jr 10, Grandchildren:
samatha 4 well i’m still living in jensen beach fl. with my 10 year old
son, bob jr. I’ve just opened up another business in town and loving
life. My youngest daughter is graduating from Townson University this
month with a ba. of science, and will start teaching social studies in
Howard co. this year. very proud of her!! Within the last year or so john
monto and lee smith have come to visit, and i still see skip chancey all
the time. phil and tommy if you read this, write i don’t have your
address. Hello to all my old friends!
life is good!! bob
From:
Jon R Poulsen <jon.poulsen@bep.treas.gov>
(1978)
Date: Wed,
7 May 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website through a web search.
Occupation: production specialist at the bureau of engraving and
printing, Spouse: Beth, Children: Travis 15, Trent 12, Melissa 11
Since
High School: I completed an electrical apprenticeship then went to work in
1985 as an industrial electrician for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
in Washington DC.
In
1990 I began a two-year machinist apprenticeship, followed by two years of
electronics, which I completed in 1994.
In
1994, I relocated to the BEP^Òs new and only satellite facility in Ft. Worth Texas, where I currently work as a production
specialist. This involves developing, evaluating and procuring currency
production equipment, training personnel, quality functions and general
manufacturing problem solving.
I
have also been involved in the building business over the years, having
built a dozen custom homes.
We
live on a lake in Ft Worth where we love spending our summers water skiing
and wakeboarding.
Future
Plans: Build and fly an experimental airplane. Get the kids through
college and retire on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
From:
Maria Camarano <mariac114@hotmail.com>
(1981)
Date: Wed,
7 May 2003
Subject: MCPS Teacher of the
Year Finalists
Barbara
Jeweler Selected as MCPS Teacher of the Year finalist.
Barbara
Jeweler, James Hubert Blake HS, has been selected as one of 4 finalists
for this year’s MCPS Teacher of the Year.
She is currently director of the school’s national-award-winning
TV Production program, internship coordinator and instructor for media
arts in Grades 10-12. She has
also taught at Wheaton, Peary, and Neelsville MS.
Jeweler also serves as consultant to Blake teachers in developing
video projects, has worked on developing media arts curriculum and serves
as a member of Blake’s Signature Committee.
Jeweler
states, “An outstanding teacher is one who realizes that teaching is an
act of faith,...one who encourages an inspires his or her students to
share this faith and use it to reach their potential.”
Congratulations
Ms. Jeweler.
(reprinted
from MCPS The Bulletin magazine)
From:
Bev Claxton Matthews <bevcmatthews@comcast.net>
(1983)
Date: Thu,
8 May 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from classmates.com.
Occupation: mortgage underwriter, Spouse: dave, Children: 3 kids...
Colin 15, Brian 14, Kayleigh 8. Grandchildren: i hope not...having a hard
time with teenagers, that’s all i need
Memorable
Incidents: still a blur, never showed up to school when I went...have no
idea
Since
High School: i got married at 19 and still head over heals in love with
him today… we just celebrated #18. I moved away when i got married, and
after my mother passed away in 87 i moved back to maryland and started
having kids...i now know what causes it and have rectified that problem. I
moved to dallas in 89 when my husband went active duty in the navy and
when the gulf war (#1) was over we came back to my family home and just
recently sold and moved to the other side of rockville.
My boys are driving me insane and i think when your parent
says...just wait you will get yours...YOU DO...AND I AM LIVING THAT AS WE
SPEAK. I am not even going there with the daughter...website is not big
enough. I work full time as a mortgage underwriter in rockville and Love
every minute of it. Hope all is well and thanks for giving me my time for my two
cents.
Future
Plans: live through my kids’ high school years to enjoy my time with my
husband (my soul mate and love of my life).
Memorable
Teachers: i don’t remember any faculty members but Dr. Duke and his
phone calls to my father daily that i DIDNT show up again...is that bad?
sorry
i cant make the reunion...kids keep me busy and summer is a tough time to
schedule anything but work, kids, vacation and kids, oh did i leave out
kids.
From:
don cornett <coachcornett@hotmail.com>
(1967)
Date: Thu,
8 May 2003
Subject:
graduation
congratulations
to linda (grant) cornett, class of 69. after raising 9 children, linda
went back to school 4 years ago and she has now graduated with a degree
from univ.of central florida, in elementary education. (after
homeschooling her 9 kids, she had plenty of experience.) cornett11@hotmail.com
From:
Vicky McDonald Studds <Liv2work56@aol.com>
(1974)
Date: Thu,
8 May 2003
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website from Elaine Evans.
Occupation: Instructional Assistant, Children: Heather 19, Kimberly
16, Bernie 14
Memorable
Incident: Miss Vadala and the Hermit Crab
Since
High School: Raising my children and working
Future
Plans: better my education
Memorable
Teacher: Mr. Kilpatrick because he could relate to the students
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