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Volume 7, Number 3,
October 2002
MIDNIGHT SUN ONLINE
-The Online Newsletter
for Robert E. Peary High School Alumni-
MSO WEB SITE - http://www.pearyhs.org/
Page 2
From:
Guy Goodwin <ggandsg@QuixNet.net>
(1965)
Date: Fri,
20 Sep 2002
Subject: Donald Goodwin
I
regret to report the passing of my father, Donald W. Goodwin, on August 9th,
at the age of 77. He had been
suffering from a variety of ills for many years, always bearing the
weakness of his body with an unbending spirit, with dignity, and with good
humor. After a few days in the hospital with a new complaint, he
passed quietly after surgery to relieve its symptoms - it was all just too
much for him. My Mom, who is
now 80, is doing better than might be expected after losing her partner of
nearly 56 years. My two
brothers and my two sons were all able to be with her when the time came.
Regards
to all,
Guy Goodwin - Class of ‘65
From:
Jan Zlotnick <jan@thezlotnickgroup.com>
(1973)
Date: Sat,
28 Sep 2002
Subject: Update
Brother
of Dorann ‘71 (who is married to Chuck Penney ‘71) and Brian
(Rockville ‘85); married to Melanie Kartzman (Springfield, NJ); sons:
Tyler, 17, and Jared, 19, sophomore at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
Keep
in Touch with: John McGovern (Peary/Wheaton ‘73).
Love
seeing what people are up to, don’t you? It’s pretty amazing stuff,
like a great hit on a wonderful, FDA-approved drug that transports you
instantly to a time and place where you felt somehow safer, warmer, loved,
and pumped up to take on the world.
When
my father died in 2000, we had services in Maryland and stayed at Dorann
and Chuck’s in Olney/Gaithersburg, and I went for a drive with my son
Jared to visit Peary. It was closed, but we peered through the doorways to
see the hallways that brought back visions of, well, of us, our class,
jeans, miniskirts (remember Lynn Studley and her mini skirts which were
actually her father’s dress shirts? It didn’t do me any good in that
math class we shared, which is why I remember Lynn but could never help my
kids with their algebra homework), sounds of feet clicking and sliding and
screeching to classes, bells going off, and then, again, the quiet of the
hallways.
We
walked on the football field, where the mast was, where we kicked some
serious butt (and got some serious butt kicked), and then down to the old
baseball field and football/soccer practice fields where I told Jared
about the time I was leading the football team in warm-ups and as I was
facing the opposite direction of the rest of the team, I was casually
checking out what I thought was a remote control toy plane flying toward
us in the sky, until it got bigger and bigger as it got closer and closer.
I remember yelling to one of the coaches and the team, something like
“There’s a plane landing on our field!” and we all ran off to the
sides in disbelief. The small one- or two-passenger, in avoiding wiping
out the Peary football team, veered right and slammed into some jungle-gym
equipment near the tennis courts. It’s hard to remember particular
practices, let alone games, from back then, but it call came back to me
looking on that valley of green down those wood logs for steps that winded
down from the main campus.
Or
the time the baseball team was practicing and we had one of those early
arm-snapping baseball-pitching machines spitting out 80mph fastballs to
batters, and one of the batters popped up a ball sky high directly between
the pitcher’s mound and home plate, where I promptly raced to and
planted myself, looking up, fixated on the ball that seems now in memory
to be falling in slow motion to my open mitt...while Coach Bill Williams,
in disbelief, saw that I was, duh, in the direct line of a fastball about
30 feet from various strategic points of my body that weren’t made to
absorb tightly bound and red-stitched leather at point blank impact....the
ball whizzed by my right nipple as I recall (that nipple has been forever
traumatized)...and Coach Williams, in shock, calmed himself down by
stuffing cigarettes into every facial orifice, one in each ear, nostril,
and five in his mouth, unlighted because he was trying to quit. I think he
lit one up at some point that day or night.
...Or
the time during “doubles” for football in August when Danny and David
Cannon and I were walking, from Wheaton (mall? shopping center?) because
their car had died and we were shooting the sh-t, telling stories about
junior high school, theirs from Parkland, mine from Wood, and they told me
in detail about a certain bicycle they escaped on after being caught
skipping Parkland and trespassing at Earle B., and how they ditched that
sweet 3-speed English Racer by pushing it over a cliff and excitedly
watching it crash and shatter into amazing big and little pieces in a
gully below somewhere in the woods behind Peary....yes, MY 3-speed English
Racer, on which I was to win my wager with John McGovern and Dave Baker,
that I could ride to and from school, rain or shine, for 100 days...I
remember chasing Danny and David, laughing our guts out, all the way back
to Peary for the afternoon practice.
Lots
of memories that still stay with me, and now, thanks to the Midnight Sun
Online still rising and setting online for us holders of the Arctic flame,
many more stirred up. Thanks.
regards,
jan zlotnick
jan@thezlotnickgroup.com,
owner/creative director of ad agency in Tribeca, just south of Canal
Street in downtown Manhattan, New York City. www.thezlotnickgroup.com
From:
Marty Miller <mmiller1@rochester.rr.com>
(1966)
Date: Sat,
28 Sep 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website=from Denny Dennewitz.
Occupation:
Veterinarian, Spouse: Linda Leigh Ryals (Class of 66 also). Linda’s
Occupation: Boss of the house, Children: Samuel 22, Meredith 20, and
Rachel 18
Since
High School: Graduated Lehigh University 1970, 4 years in US Army,
Graduated University Florida 1980 with DVM, Internship Michigan State
University 1981, currently director of Veterinary Specialists of Rochester
and the Animal Emergency Service of Rochester.
Future
Plans: Retirement in Dec 2004 - moving to Murrell’s Inlet, SC
From:
Alan Bandler <abandler@his.com>
(1973)
Date: Sun,
29 Sep 2002
Subject: Motorcycle riders
I am
intersected in getting together with other Peary alumni for an occasional
motorcycle ride. If anyone (like me) is enjoying thier mid-life crises on
the back of a bike and want to ride, drop me a line.
If you don’t have a bike and want to ride shotgun, that may be
possible as well. All encouraged.
Thanks,
Alan
abandler@his.com
To:
David Horwitz <david@davidhorwitz.com>
(1982)
Date: Sun,
29 Sep 2002
Subject: Update
Occupation:
Lead Analyst/Programmer, Spouse: Deirdre
Since
High School: Worked for the federal gov’t for 14 years, was database
administrator for a mainframe financial system.
2 years ago my wife of 9 years and I picked up and moved out to the
country [Pine Island, MN]
Future
Plans: finish writing the book I’ve been working on, finish restoring my
100 year old farmhouse
Date:
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
From: Jim
Cyr <jcyr@sprynet.com> (1981)
Subject: John Buck
John
Buck, a Peary graduate from 1981, has been diagnosed with liver and colon
cancer. The cancer is stage 4
and at this point, John has run out of options.
I
just returned from visiting him and he is not doing well.
He is expected to live only a few more weeks.
John
has a four-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son.
We are in the process of setting up a college education account to
help them. I will keep you
posted on how to contribute.
In
the interim, please keep John and his wife and kids in your prayers.
It is
a very difficult time for all of them.
From:
John E. Hennessey, Jr. <johnhennessey@info-control.com>
(1973)
Date: Mon,
30 Sep 2002
Subject: Update
Occupation:
Business Person Spouse: Linda Polk, Children: Allison (Step) 21, Lara 14,
John III 13, Grandchildren: Leah Rain 10 months
Since
High School: Remarried in 1988, two kids (Lara and Johnny). My wife and I
are business people. I am co-owner of Information Control in Gaithersburg
(software design, support, IT services in the US and Canada), we are also
partners in a log home building business in Deep Creek Lake, MD; and this
past May we bought a 55 year old lumber yard and hardware store
specializing in custom mill work, Ingall’s Lumber and Supply in
Middletown, MD. My wife runs the lumber yard (her computer business
supporting airports was a casualty of 9/11). I have the other two
businesses to run so I only work there on Saturdays from 6:30 AM to 1PM.
I’d love to see some old school friends come in. We are also in the
set-up stage for a real estate firm and a new car dealership. One should
open in December 2002 and the second in March 2003.
Future
Plans: By the time my youngest starts college (5 years) we will have
divested ourselves of most of the businesses and we’ll find something to
keep us busy for the third part of our lives (part 1 was pre-us, part two
is raising kids and preparing for part three, which is enjoying the fruits
of Part two). What could I have done if I had gotten to work on part two
before I was 35?!
Memorable
Teacher: Melvin Weinstein, he was the one who saw I was heading for
trouble. He not only made sure I finished high school, but made sure I
finished well. He would be glad to see that the work ethic he championed
actually took root! I wonder what ever became of him?
Anyone know?
From:
Lu Ann Crouse Reed <LadyLuMD@aol.com>
(1979)
Date: Tue,
1 Oct 2002
Subject: Death Notice
Patricia
A. Klanga Chandler, “Patti” Class of 1976 died suddenly Friday
September 27, 2002, from an automobile accident that occurred on Route 51
in Gerrardstown, West Virgina. The
accident is thought to have been caused by severe weather conditions.
Witnesses at the scene say there may have been an oncoming car that
crossed the line forcing her vehicle off the road. The accident is under
investigation.
She
is survived by her husband Kenneth Chandler, her two sons Kristopher 13
& Kraig 11, who reside in Gerranrdstown, West Virgina, her daughter
Kelli Hays and two grandsons of Thurmont, Maryland, her parents Elizabeth
Klanga of Gaithersburg, Maryland, her father Herbert Klanga of Ocean City,
Maryland, her brother Kenneth Klanga of Olney, Maryland and her sister
Karen Klanga Armsberger of Laurel, Maryland.
Her
obituary was posted in The Frederick News Post on Oct 1, 2002 and can be
accessed at www.fredericknewspost.com.
A
memorial service is being planned and will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations towards a trust
fund sent to Kristopher & Kraig Chandler c/o 3137 Glenwood Forest,
Gerrardstown, West Virgina, 25420.
From:
Janis Judson <jjudson@hood.edu>
(1969)
Date: Wed,
02 Oct 2002
Subject: Update
profession-college
professor of all things
family-son
jacob 12 years old
memorable
accomplishments-just published my first book called The Landscape of Hate
favorite
teachers-Ms. Vadala- what a hoot she was! and Ms. Trishman-anybody
remember her?
favorite
memories-dancing in the cafeteria at lunch time to Aretha Franklin-did
this happen or was i just dreaming?
From:
Joan Jalette Pritchard <joprit@starlinx.com>
(1970)
Date: Wed,
2 Oct 2002
Subject: Looking for 1970
YEARBOOK
If
anyone has one (as mine is misplaced), please let me know. Don’t think
too many of my ‘70 classmates will remember me. I was rather a recluse
in high school. I’m married with 2 kids and working in a business my
husband and I own now. Very happy and blessed.
From:
John Hoefnagels <johnhoef@yahoo.com>
(1971)
Date: Fri,
4 Oct 2002
Subject: Update
I
found out about the website through a search engine.
Occupation:
stock/bond/commodities trader
Since
High School: involved in a very successful career in electronics
engineering, and computer science, thereafter, became an independent
financial trader. Have been and will continue to pursue all sorts of
outdoor physically demanding adventures!! Have lived in Colorado,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and now in Maine. STILL single and looking for that
special woman!
Future
Plans: None specifically, other than continuing to enjoy life, and get
into all sorts of adventures and travels.
Glad
I came across this site. It’s nice to think back to the old high school
days.
From:
mary millison pritchard <millison9@aol.com>
(1979)
Date: Fri,
4 Oct 2002
Subject: suds & sun
on
the airplane going to MD i meet a girl who told me she lived in kemp mill.
i ask her what school she goes to and she said the jewish academy.
i told her that was my high school.
she was surprised to meet someone who had attended.
she said the gym still had the painting of the wolf.
i told her it was a dog. she
really likes the school. it was kind of neat to meet someone who attends
the school while flying on a plane.
the
o.c. party was fun. not a lot
of people, i think 127. it
was fun to reconnect with people from other classes.
the tee shirts and cups were nice.
kathy and her group did a nice job.
i want to thank them. i
saw maddy burnsky, kathy harper, jeri johnston, phil brudner, gil
whitehurst, billy cross, maureen and ilene pearce, lyn norris, de de
keithoffer (?), donna yost, mike johnston, roz rubin, chris parrott, joyce
niepsy (she looks 28), carol stewart.
the bar was sooooo big. thank
you again.
From:
Betty Lopez <boopenhaven@aol.com>
(1975)
Date: Tue,
8 Oct 2002
Subject: Annual Get Together
Hi
gang! Well, the long awaited
announcement of an annual get together is here!
We’ve decided to hold this gathering Thanksgiving weekend. So, Saturday, November 30th at the Gaithersburg
Hilton lounge at 7pm. If you
went to the 25th reunion, this is where the “night before”
event was held and also last year’s less-than-stellar annual get
together. Since vacations
seemed to get in the way with a summer reunion, we thought we’d give
fall/winter a try. If this
doesn’t work, never fear, we’ll try to plan one for spring!
There
is a restaurant adjacent to the lounge so you might want to consider
coming a bit early and having dinner.
Also, if you need directions to the Hilton, their telephone number
is 301-977-8900 and their address is 620 Perry Pkwy, across from the MoCty
Fairgrounds. So, all of you
who have made submissions in the past 24 months to the MSO and have
checked “AS SOON AS POSSIBLE” for the next reunion, I expect to see
you there! Any questions or
comments are welcome but keep your complaints to yourself! Best regards!
From:
Dona McBain Watts <jndwatts@tstar.net>
(1968)
Date: Tue,
08 Oct 2002
Subject: Suds & Sun
I
went to the Suds & Sun Reunion in OC.
It was a GREAT time!!! Kathy
Neipsey, Danny Duffy did a really good job.
Maybe it could be an annual event???
I flew up from Austin, and there were a lot of people I hadn’t
seen since graduation day. Seacrets
was a good idea, very relaxed. Everyone
had a wonderful time!!
From:
Jim Cyr <jcyr@sprynet.com>
(1981)
Date: Tue,
8 Oct 2002
Subject: John Buck
As I
previously mentioned, John is terminally ill with stage four cancer.
His time is limited and every day is a struggle.
He is not typically up for receiving guests, however, he has opened
a web page at www.caringbridge.com/md/johnbuck.
People are welcomed to send messages of encouragement and support.
John’s wife, Wende, has said the notes have lifted his spirits.
Also,
a college-fundraiser for his two children is in the works.
It appears that it will happen on Thanksgiving weekend.
I will forward more information as details become finalized.
At
times like this, it crystallizes what is truly important.
It’s amazing some of the friendships and bonds made almost a
quarter of a century ago are still so strong.
Peary was a wonderful place for my group of friends and me.
Thank
you for all that you do to keep the school alive.
Jim
From:
Ann Hoffman McKee <blue4dixie@webtv.net>
(1965)
Date: Thu,
10 Oct 2002
Dubkect: Update
I
found out about the website from Robert Sponaugle ‘66--spoke w/him about
1998. Occupation: Marketing
Specialist, Spouse: Paul
Memorable
Incident: My 16th birthday was bittersweet because it was the
day that Pres John F Kennedy was assassinated.
Since
High School: Learning you can’t please everyone so you have to please
yourself—to paraphrase an old song.
Future
Plans: Buy a restored 1971-ish Camaro so that I can pretend I’m young
again! Travel, research some family genealogy, retire to the Carolinas,
and keep my husband laughing!
Memorable
Teachers: Vincent Gibbs, Priscilla Stark, Pearl Richardson, Carrie Luck,
June Bladen, & Mr Sprowls, etal—Peary teachers taught not just
facts, but life skills, values & how to believe in yourself.
Other
alums I know about? I may be able to reach Betty Farrow—I’m working on
this.
As I
said to Gale Senseman Privette (‘66) recently, “Peary really was
special, wasn’t it?” and she agreed with me!
From:
Diane Hirsch (1977)
Date: Thu,
10 Oct 2002
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? My sister Amy told me about it.
Occupation:
Administrative assistant, Development Office McLean School,
Spouse:
Dan Goldstein, Children: Yoel 11 ½, Ilan 7, Naomi 2
Since
High School: I graduated in 1981 from the University of Virginia. I lived in Israel from 1985 until 2001 on a small kibbutz in
the south of the country. We
moved to this area last year to be closer to family.
Future
Plans: I am considering nursing school and started prerequisite courses
this semester at Montgomery College.
Memorable
Teachers: I remember Mr. Clarke and his antics and Mr. Gibbs and his drama
productions.
From:
Guy Goodwin <ggandsg@QuixNet.net>
(1965)
Date: Thu,
10 Oct 2002
Subject: Donald Goodwin
Something
I was reminded of was that Dad had another connection to Peary High (other
than the 3 of us). When we
first moved to Rockville in 1957, Dad was a salesman for an outfit in
Meriden, CT called Miller Lighting and Illuminating.
In that capacity, he sold to the building electrical contractor the
light fixtures that were installed in all the hallways at Peary, as well
as the special fixtures installed in the Mechanical Drawing room.
Others
in Tom’s & Tim’s age groups might also remember Dad as their coach
in the Midget (9-12 year old) baseball league in the Aspen Hill/Parkland
area, in which I also coached.
[Editor’s
Note: Guy (1965), Tim (1972), and Tom’s (1971?)]
From:
Theresa M. D’Anton <tmdanton@worldnet.att.net>
(1978)
Date: Thu,
10 Oct 2002
Subject: Update
How I
found out about the website? Stumbled across it on the Internet.
Occupation:
Office & Technology Relocation Consulting
Memorable
Incidents: too long ago to remember!
The variety shows were the best!
Since
High School: Theatrical Arts for awhile; stage design, stage lighting and
stage management. Graduated from University of MD in 1983 with BA in
Communications, Art and Theatre. Professional computer consuling since
1984 (LANs and Telecommunications); Nationwide Office and Technology
Relocations and Site Consolidations; I design and build Call Centers and
Data Centers for small businesses and coordinate office moves.
Active member of Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce,
Government Affairs Subcommittee. Design sets and lights for community
church productions.
Future
Plans... Include traveling over seas to places in Europe and remodeling my
home in Rockville.
Memorable
Teachers: Mr. Thomas - he was tough but funny as heck!
Mr.
Bragoner - he was “with it”
Ms.
Tigani - she was also very tough but also very smart!
Ms.
Donna Dawson - English. Also
very “with it”
Other
alums I know about: Mary Rudd Robey - married and has at least three
children. Lives somewhere in
Southern Maryland.
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