Volume 7, Number 4, November 2002
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:      Jason Kim <jkim@leekim-law.com> (1985/Wheaton)
Date:       Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website through Google.

Occupation: Attorney. Spouse: Jenny, Children: Justin--7, Jeffrey--4, Jeremy--1

Memorable Incidents: Losing in every Two-Man Debate competition entered—that’s got to be a record of some sort.

Since High School: I graduated from U.C.L.A. with B.A. in Political Science in 1989. I then received my J.D. from U.C.L.A. School of Law and have been practicing in the banking, commercial, and real estate matters in Los Angeles, CA, since. I married in 1993 and have 3 boys.

Future Plans: Trip to Europe.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clarke.

From:      james “bob” brown <brown_james@bah.com> (1982)
Date:       Wed, 30 Oct 2002
Subject:  Update

Married to Jennifer, three children 8, 5, and 3. Living in Northern VA, working with Booz Allen Hamilton and loving it.

Hope all is well with classes of 82 and 81. Sorry to miss the 20 year reunion.

Cheers,
Bob Brown

From:      Jackie Libby Fields <jrfinmd2001@yahoo.com> (1984)
Date:       Wed, 30 Oct 2002
Subject:  moved

well I just wanted to let anyone know that I finally made the move to Maine to be with my mother and sister (cindy saunders (Libby) and her family). I am attending nursing school and then will be hopefully working in the local hospital here in Maine on the pediatric ward by the spring. I would love to hear from anyone from my classes at Parkland that remembers me.

From:      Lorelei Fusco Troup <lorelei_troup@juno.com> (1973)
Date:       Wed, 30 Oct 2002
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website while surfing the web.

Occupation: self-employed, Spouse: Calvin, Children: Katrina 22, graduates from University of North Carolina in May; Phillip 18

Memorable Incidents: I was very fortunate to be involved in DECCA with Mr. Weinstein and Mrs. Fotheringham. The rest is a blur as I was working so much and couldn’t wait to be done with school and move on to real life. What was I thinking! Most interesting was my daughter’s comment in her senior year that OJT was where she learned the most about life in all of high school. My son said the same about Thomas Edison High School of Technology. All three were incredible experiences!

Since High School: Married since December of 1973, worked full time at Holy Cross Hospital for 13 years, started my own business from home which turned out to be a blessing as my second child has been seriously ill all his life. We bought our second house less than a mile from Peary and in a neighborhood of “Peary Parents”. It was nice to see Mills, Heneghans, and Colemans, and of course, the Buckleys when they came home to their parents homes! We moved to a wonderful area of Burtonsville 13 years ago and much of my time has been spent “touring” the wonderful medical facilities in the area---NIH, Hopkins, and every hospital around the beltway......Mostly I feel like I have spent many years being stressed out dealing with all that goes with having a child with a serious illness. I could write a book on that alone!

On a lighter note---I was really pleased when my son decided in the 5^th grade that he wanted to learn to play bagpipes and ended up in the Pipe Band with Peary alum. What a wonderful experience! He played through high school until he became too sick to play. We attended many Scottish Festivals and got to see Dr. Dunn at every one!

Future Plans: move SOUTH and spend my years on a southern beach, barefoot, in cutoffs, sipping mint juleps, reading all the books I haven’t had time to read.

Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Glass—the art projects were great, but she was a wonderful, caring teacher. (We listened to Janis Joplin on the record player every class!) I remember Donna Lawrence, and Tom Christina at my table in Art. Mrs Fotheringham in DECCA---I learned more about LIFE in my senior year from her than in all the rest of high school.  She truly prepared us for the outside world.

Would like to know who else is still in Montgomery County from Class of 1973..........

From:      Gale Boynton-Cox <galecox@hotmail.com> (1975)
Date:       Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Subject:  Update

How I found out about the website? I bumped into Betty at the Dr. office.

Occupation: Health Technician/Character Education Representative, Children: Matthew T. Cox Age 20, Daniel S. Cox Age 17

Memorable Incidents: 1.”Long Days Journey into Night” 2. The death of my favorite counselor, Mr. Campitell. 3.”The Rowdies”

Since High School: I have taught and trained in the area of Child Care for 20 yrs. For the last 5 yrs. I have worked with School Health Services as a Health Technician. Part-time I am the Character Education Representative for the Elementary school where I am currently assigned.  I also pet-sit for a private business.

Future Plans: I am currently pursuing further education in nursing and computer technology.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill—even though I slept in class, he passed me. Mr. Clarke—he gave me a hard time (in a fun way) because he had my brother the prior year. Mr. DeCamp—I remember when he adopted a child.  Mary Thomson—she really related to kids. Mr Campitell—A counselor who really helped me through some hard times and gave me direction.

From:      Jeannie Keener Colliton <EJColliton@netscape.net> (1977)
Date:       Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Subject:  Update

How I found out about the website? Pearyite sent me the address.

Occupation: Administration, Children: James Brian Colliton 17

Memorable Incidents: Parties at Tommy Dubeys house, the black path and graduation. The 64 green New Yorker I used to drive all of the people I knew to parties.

Since High School: I married Brian Colliton after graduation. We had a wonderful son Jimmy! we divorced in 1990, still friends. My kidney disease progressed and I had two kidney transplants, in 1987 and in 1999. My two sisters, Betty Ann Treworgy Keener and Nancy Keener donated. I have had a long career with the FDA. I worked in Management and Administration. I am doing great with the second kidney and hope to keep this one for a long time!

Future Plans: Can’t wait to become a grandmother! Hope to stay with the FDA and retire at the grand old age of 50.

From:      William R. Burke Jr. (Bob) <bobburke1958@aol.com> (1976)
Date:       Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Subject:  Update

How I found out about the website? My wife and I were out to dinner one night, and we parked behind a car with a Pearygear tag bracket. I decided to check it out.

Occupation: Sheetmetal/Pipefitter Tech., Spouse: Catherine Ann, Children: Larry P. Verner II (22), Jason F. Burke (21), Joseph L. Burke (19). Grandchildren: None yet all our sons are single.

Memorable Incidents: I guess it may be the constant calls from Mable Thomas to my parents about how much I was skipping school. At that point my mom was dropping me off in front of the school on her way to the office. The phone calls continued on, that’s when it was discovered it was John Burke that didn’t like coming on a regular basis to classes.  One of the best days I had was when I was called to the office and Mable actually apologized to me and my parents for the mistake.

Since High School: I attended a trade school, worked several different types of jobs, finally settled in at Amtrak in late 1979 and I’m still there. I’m on my second marriage to a wonderful woman who has been with me since 1991. We have built a great life together, and I thank God for all my blessings. Our oldest son Paul is active Army in Germany until August of 2003. Jason and Joey are both in the construction industry, Jason is working towards getting his contractors license in Maryland.  Cathy and I purchased our dream house in the country in 1999, and we continue to enjoy it. We are very active in our church and community.

Future Plans: We are looking forward to being Grandparents (when the time is rite). Taking some long trips on our Harley and seeing this great country from the seat of our bike.

Memorable Teacher: Coach Cino - just plain liked the guy.

From:      William R. Waggoner <daphwill@bellatlantic.net> (1981)
Date:       Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Subject:  Death of Roger Kimmel (Class of 1971)

Roger Kimmel (Class of 1971) died yesterday, October 30^th, after a long battle with serious health issues. Roger Kimmel’s funeral service will be this evening at 7:00pm in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

The church is called: North Point Baptist Church The internment ceremony will be on November 1, 2002 at 11:00am. The family has requested that no floral arrangements be sent, and in lieu of flowers to send a donation to The First Baptist Church of Rockville (55 Adclare Road in Rockville, MD 20850), as that was the place that Roger felt was his family on earth.

Roger and I first met in 1994, found out we both went to Peary, and became good friends. Even though he had many health issues, he was one of the nicest, kind-hearted individuals I know. I will surely miss him.

From:      Elaine Evans Jones <pastorswife21@hotmail.com> (1974)
Date:       Fri, 1 Nov 2002
Subject:  Update

Occupation: Regional Property Manager, Spouse: Jeff, Children: Stepsons Andrew 25 Graduated w/graphics arts degree, Kenneth 22 graduated w/theater arts degree

Memorable Incidents: Those ROWDY football games!!!!!

Since High School: Mostly working and trying to find my niche! I finally found it 19 years ago, (late bloomer). Started leasing apartments and moved up the ranks. I am now the Regional Property Manager for an outstanding local company who treat their employees like real people! I am married to a loving, caring, Christian man and am so so thankful for that. It’s a shame it took me the 2^nd round to find my mate but as I said before, I am a Late Bloomer!

Thanks to all who work on this web page, I enjoy the newsletters and appreciate the hard work. Especially Sandy Crawford!

Future Plans: Continue to work very hard and move up. Hopefully become a Step-Grandmother if there is such a thing. See my nieces graduate and support my husband’s ministry.

Comments: If you smoke? Quit! If you drink? Do it in moderation!

Lower your saturated fat intake and walk a lot!

From:      Jim Cyr <jcyr@sprynet.com>
Date:       Sun, 3 Nov 2002
Subject:  John Buck

Dear Friends,

After a long and valiant struggle, John finally gave in to the cancer and died early Saturday morning. A few weeks ago, he had set a goal to make it into November, and being young and tough, he did. He is now at peace.

I will forward more information regarding the fundraiser such as times and who the checks should be made out to. Dave Sowers is heading that up (along with everything else he’s done) and I need more information from him.

Take Care,
Jim

UPDATE - Thu, 14 Nov 2002:

The fundraiser for the children of John Buck will be held on Saturday, November 30^th at Laurel Race Track. Food and drinks will be served.  The cost is $35/person of which, $25 will go directly to the children’s college fund.

There will be a silent auction during the evening. Should anyone have an item they would like to donate, please contact Dave Sowers ccfd@aol.com. We already have Coach Cino looking through his stash for appropriate Peary related items. In addition, a beach condo has been offered. Think hard!!

For those who can’t make the event but would still like to donate, checks should be forwarded to:

The Buck College Fund
c/o Wende Buck
P.O. Box 2022
Germantown, MD 20875

Dave Sowers intends for this to become an annual event to benefit some family in the Peary community.

Thanks to all who have already expressed interest.  And a special thanks to Bob Lau and the MSO for providing such a wonderful forum.

If there are any questions, I can be reached at jcyr@sprynet.com.

I look forward to seeing you in two weeks!!

Jim

From:      Christina Swift Dodd <jrmusket@earthlink.net> (1979)
Date:       Mon, 4 Nov 2002
Subject:  News update

Hi!

It has been a few years since I have let anyone know what we have been doing. Alex and I have been married twenty years and have four children: Paula (14), Laura (12), Joe (9), and Carl (11 months). Great news! We are expecting another child in May 2003!

The Air Force just transferred us from Texas to California. We have returned to Edwards AFB in the Mojave Desert and we are trying to figure out how to fit into a house that is 1200 sq. ft SMALLER than our last house. Alex is a test pilot and is working as the squadron ops officer.  Just three more years here then Alex can retire from the Air Force!

In May 2002, we took all the children and spent three days in Vienna and eight days in Hungary. My mother met us in Budapest and showed us around the historical family sites. We found Budapest to be more interesting architecturally and culturally than Vienna. It was surprising that babies are so rare in Vienna and Hungary. Everywhere we went, people stopped us in public to see our baby - even teenage boys!  We didn’t see another baby until our last day in Hungary. Abortion is a big scourge there and the population is in steep decline as it is in all of Western Europe.

I am home schooling my children using a Catholic curriculum (Seton) and we are learning so much!

Our bad news: Alex’s father, Bill, was rushed to the Emergency Room on Aug 26 and nine weeks later (Oct 29), he died from brain cancer. He was always so healthy, strong, vibrant, and always serving others. It is a shock to us. I had fully expected him to recover and live at least another twenty years. His mother lived to the age of 100.

If anyone can get in touch with MICHAEL THORPE, I would like to hear from him.

We haven’t been to Maryland in the last two years. We hope to attend a family reunion there in July 2003.

From:      John W. S. Marvin <nhoj509@hotmail.com> (1973)
Date:       Mon, 4 Nov 2002
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website while surfing at work :)

Occupation: Software Development Manager, Spouse: Alison Wells, Children: Connor 14

Memorable Incidents: Working on the Midnight Sun, Having my (so called) friend steal my date at a Rolling Stones concert! Grrr! Drinking warm, bad, beer from cans in the woods behind the school. Feeling shy, acting extroverted. The student walkout to the board of education. Playing geeky war games with my geeky war game friends. <The things geeks had to do before computers! :) > Spending all my money for tickets to rock concerts, and loving it. Running back to the Midnight Sun offices to get a photographer (Rick Eskite?) when the plane landed on the field.  Fast-talking to avoid getting mauled in the locker room by angry boyfriends over my Midnight Sun column against pep-rallies that said the cheerleaders were being used as “sex objects.” Flirting with a cute “girl” on the ski bus, only to find out she was my Chemistry teacher the next year! Ski trips. Loved the ski club.

Since High School: Playing games and writing software. Some was game software. Writing a bit of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and game magazine articles. Becoming a pointy haired boss at Oracle then Microsoft. Hiking in Mongolia. Heli-hiking in Canada. Cross country skiing. Downhill skiing (those new shaped skis are like cheating!). Snow Shoeing. Bike riding. Role-playing games design. Being a dad. Had a purple rat-tail in the 80s. Shaved my head in the 90s. Now I have a grey beard, very father figureish... :)

Future Plans: Freelance games designer.

Memorable Teachers: Mr Hill—who would throw chalk at my head when I spaced out. Heidi—the best journalism teacher I never had. Most of them. We really did have a great facility.

Other alums I know about? Rick Eskite is in San Francisco. Rick Woods is in Portland.

From:      Cedric A. Williams <cedwilliams@comcast.net> (1977)
Date:       Wed Nov 6, 2002
Subject:  Update

How I found out about the website? I knew about it years ago, but my email changed & the update was overdue.  Occupation: Dell Systems Consultant, Spouse: Ulyssia, Children: Nia - 7, Cedric Jr. - 6

Memorable Incident: Dressing up as cheerleaders and going on stage during a variety show

Since High School: Received BS Degree from University of Maryland; played football for 2 years at U of MD; worked 16 years a Bell Atlantic;

Received Master degree from Johns Hopkins Univ.; married Ulyssia; father to 2 lovely kids (Nia - 7 and Cedric Jr. - 6); season ticket holder to the Redskins & Ravens Pro football teams; live in a large house on 3 acres in Woodstock, Md (west of Baltimore); Born Again Christian and living for the Lord

Future Plans: Set a good example for my children; be a good husband & father, continued success in business; lead by example and show others

that good things can & do happen to Christians

From:      Peggy Cramer Myrnes <pmyrnes@aol.com> (1970)
Date:       Fri Nov 8, 2002
                Subject: Update

How I found out about the website? Figured there was one and searched yahoo. 

Occupation: homemaker, Spouse: Ron, Children: Greg Man born 1977, Erik Myrnes born 1986

Since High School: Living life

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Clarke. He actually seemed to think we were humans. I just wish he had let the girls in on the “after class-boys only” stories!

From:      Nita Bolotsky Lemanski <LEMANSN1@Westat.com> (1974)
Date:       Fri Nov 8, 2002
Subject:  sister Mavis

It’s been 23 years now since the death of my beloved sister, Mavis. Her birthday was November 4^th. It’s strange how as many years have passed now, as I knew her (I was 23 when she died). I still miss her terribly, and would like to hear from anyone that remembers her.

From:      Terry Lane Cutting <tkcutting@yahoo.com> (1969)
Date:       Sun Nov 10, 2002
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from Classmates.com.  

Occupation: Sales, Spouse: Douglas, Children: Candace - 32, Douglas Jr. - 29, Paul - 24; Grandchildren: Tyler - 4, Abby - 4 mo., Kaelin - 2 and one due in May 2003

Memorable Incidents: Too many to mention.

Since High School: Raising my family - moved to Florida 22 years ago.

Loving being a grandmother. Just loving life and Praising God.

From:      Susan Mehlferber Hoyson <njbshoyson@aol.com> (1975)
Date:       Sun Nov 17, 2002
Subject:  CLASS OF 1975 GET TOGETHER

I will be at alumni get together 11/30/02 along with my dad Mr. Mehlferber. Mr. Mehlferber was a teacher at Wood Jr. High and coached soccer. He’s looking forward to seeing students who graduated from Wood and went to Peary H.S. Hope you can make this event. Thanks, Sue

Mehlferber Hoyson

From:      Menena A. Biancaniello <menena_b@hotmail.com> (1965)
Date:       Sun Nov 17, 2002
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from Eileen Carter.

Occupation: Retired - Disabled

I’m single (divorced since ‘77), no children. I’ve had several illnesses since we graduated ranging from a brain tumor to Lupus. I’m just trying to take care of myself one day at a time. Retired to the Panhandle of West Virginia in ‘92. I designed and built a new house on 4 acres with a ½ acre pond in West Virginia in 1997. I love the slower pace of country living and yet not so far from my father, who lived in Rockville (Mom died in ‘85) until 2 years ago, when he moved in with me (the only thing he had to do was quit smoking after 65 years; and my brother who married Kathy in ‘81, lives in Mt.Airy and has a 16 year old daughter (who is also my godchild) named Stefanie. Since the reunion in 2000, some classmates have kept in touch.

From:      Carolyn Bains Rush <cbr1130@aol.com> (1971)
Date:       Mon Nov 18, 2002
Subject:  Update

I found out about the website from my brother. 

Occupation: Legal Assistant, Spouse: Frank, Children: Brandon 24, Jeremy 22, Kimberly 18

Since High School: Being married and raising my three children has been the most rewarding part of my life since graduation. Have volunteered at schools, been active in my church—I am working as a legal assistant now and studying interior design.

Future Plans: Continue studying interior design—hopefully some grandchildren in the future!

Memorable Teacher: Sherry DeLauder—really enjoyed and learned a lot from her clothing construction classes.

From:      SCOTT HALVORSEN TURNER <RANSCOTT@AOL.COM> (1982)
Date:       Tue Nov 19, 2002
Subject:  Update

Occupation: TEACHER, Significant Other: RANDY HALL, Children: SASHA AGE 14, HILARY AGE 12

Since High School: I AM THE FAMILY LITERACY COORDINATOR FOR SCOTT COUNTY SCHOOLS (ky). SINCE 1988 I’VE BEEN RAISING MY DAUGHTERS

Memorable Teachers: DR DUKE-FOR HIS PATRICIAN MANNER.  MR GIBBS-HE TAUGHT ME MORE ABOUT HOW TO WRITE THAN ANYONE

JOHN FITZPATRICK - Class of 1970 <JF0073@AOL.COM> Children: APRIL 24, JAMES 23

John “Larry” Everett - Class of 1983 <eversafe@gosignup.com> Occupation: Firefighter (Captain) Fairfax County, Spouse: Andrea, Children: Philip-14, Rebekah-11, Joshua-10

Michael Martin - Class of 1966 <englewood.grandma@verizon.net> Occupation: Retired

Mary Beth Blaetus Martin - Class of 1972 <amartin659@aol.com> I found out about the website from Regina Roh Schwartz.  Occupation: Employee Benefits Acct. Manager, Spouse: Andy, Children: Sarah, age 17

Angela Carbo Stimpert - Class of 1973 <thestimperts@comcast.net> Occupation: Paralegal, Spouse: Ronald, Children: Sian Elizabeth 17

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