Volume 7, Number 8, March 2003
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:   donna marie smith murray <barry@networkfocus.com> (1973)
Date:    Thu, 13 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about this site from Tobi Hardesty Guy. Occupation: Billing and Collections Manager, Spouse: Don, Children: Daniel J. 17, Lindsay L. 24

Memorable Incidents: I remember all the fun we had on Ocean City trips and staying at the Yankee Clipper with Tobi Hardesty, Mary Walsh and Lynn Shanholtz.

Since High School: I have been living in Winchester Virginia in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley for 26 years and have been married to a great guy for 26 years.

From:   Patricia D. Hale <pajerhale@aol.com> (Staff 1973-1984)
Date:    Thu, 13 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website from Debbie Dunn Coughlin.  Occupation: retired but teaching, Spouse: C. Jared (Jerry), Children: Thomas Michael Hale - 39 years old; Patricia E. Hull - 33 years old

Since Peary: Worked as a court investigator for Juvenile Justice in Upper Marlboro for ten years. Have been in Florida for seven.  During this time, I took the photographs for a book that was published.

Future Plans: Lots of traveling.  Our next one, which will be a month-long, is to France.

To:       Ginger Groomes Watson <gigiwatson@hotmail.com> (1985/Rockville)
Date:    Fri, 14 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website by surfing the net.  Occupation: Farm Loan Program Technician, Spouse: Robert, Children: Robert III is 3 years old

Since High School: I joined the workforce, went to college, got married, had a child, and am continuing to work.

Memorable Teachers: The teachers I remember the most are Mr. Hill and Mr.  Clarke.  They were able to challenge me, keep me interested in the classes and make learning fun.  I’ll never forget Mr. Hill’s daily quotes or his “board of education”; nor will I forget Mr. Clarke’s pop quizzes (those bonus questions could really get you into trouble sometimes, couldn’t they?)

From:   Michael F. Schrider <mschrider@jlodge.com> (1965)
Date:    Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Sujbect: Update

Webpage: www.jlodge.com (business started by my wife Kolleen and me), Occupation: President / CEO, Spouse: Kolleen, Children: Andrew J. 18, Virginia Tech; Kristan M. 17, Shawnee High School; Katelyn K. 15, Shawnee High School

Memorable Incidents: Building decorations for junior prom, stage crew, doing morning announcements and announcing for football games.

Since High School: Computer industry, call center industry and then started our own company specializing in call center monitoring: “...this call may be monitored for quality control”...that’s us!

Future Plans: Continue to grow our business by hiring physically disabled, homebound agents, for call monitoring.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill.  He had myself and two of my sisters, Brenda and Trish, in the same algebra class!  He deserved battle pay.

From:   Alissa Leigh Mendes <momysaspaz@aol.com> (1984)
Date:    Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

Occupation: Registered Dietitian, Children: Tiernan (male)-almost 11, Sydney (female)-8

Since High School: I am currently working at Sibley Memorial Hospital as a clinical dietitian.  I have also worked at Holy Cross Hospital in SS and Montgomery General in Olney

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill- He just had a great presence about him.  We actually came to class early to try to learn the quote of the day (on the blackboard)

From:   Billee Beth Duncan <Billee.B.Duncan@orcmacro.com> (1982)
Date:    Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Subejct: Update

I found out about the website from Patti Drury Matthews.  Occupation: Administrative Assistant, Spouse: Thomas (1982), Tom’s Occupation: Sr. Security Technician, Children: Lindsey Age 9

Since High School: I have been working as Administrative Assistant for a few different companies through the years. I’m currently working for ORC Macro in Calverton, MD.  I have also been busy raising my 9-year-old daughter.  Last April, I married Tom Duncan (Peary class of 82) and in July we bought a home in Frederick, MD.

Future Plans: Future plans are to continue to raise my daughter and hopefully give her a sister or brother in the next year or two. We would also like to put up a fence in our yard and build deck on to the back of our house.

Memorable Teachers: I remember Mr. Hill the best.  The reason I remember him best is because of the many quotes he would use and his calm demeanor. I also remember Mrs. Rosen because of all the stories she would tell, which would get her off track and take up most of the class time.

As Patti Matthews reported.  We lost my younger brother Tim Beth (Peary Class of 84) on March 8, 2003 due to Non-Hodgken’s Lymphoma cancer. He was living out in San Diego, CA working for Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company and a Non-Clinical Medical Writer.

From:   Cheri Putnam Carroll <cherimic@aol.com> (1978)
Date:    Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

How I found out about the website? Janis told me.  Occupation: Business Owner, Spouse: Mike, Children: Jessica - 24, Krystle - 14

Memorable Incidents: Honestly? - Hanging out in the smoking court with all my buds.

Since High School: Well, when I first left school life was challenging to say the least!!  However, I have climbed out of hole I put myself in.  I became a paralegal and now run my own business.  I have two beautiful daughters. Have been married, divorced and now married again - this one’s a keeper.  My oldest daughter went to UMBC - studied psychology (how appropriate!) and my youngest has an amazing talent - she sings locally (has performed at Toby’s Dinner Theater in Columbia, MD).  I am now living a life of peace and serenity - One Day At A Time!

Future Plans: Continue living one day at a time and meet the challenges I am faced with.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill for his patience and encouragement.  Not a day goes by that I am not grateful for his support and encouragement!!

From:   Nancy Miller Evans <nrochele@webtv.net> (1964)
Date:    Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website by looking and guessing.  Occupation: Horse Business, Significant Other: George Croci, Children: Dawn Marie Murray 34, Grandchildren: Shelby Ann 6 and Courtney 3

Since High School: I have been in the horse business in Potomac since graduation

Future Plans: Stay in the horse business

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Hill, because you could always talk to him and he never made you feel stupid.  Mr. Gibbs.

Would like to know where I could purchase a yearbook for l964

From:   Joyce Cino Gloeckler <dustynjoyceg@aol.com>
Date:    Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Subejct: Update

I found out about the website through an e-mail from the web master after I lefta message in the guestbook of Mr. Gardners.  Occupation: Homemaker and Part-time mortgage banker, Spouse: Dusty, Children: Caitlyn Marie - 4 years old and Joseph Paul - almost 2.

Memorable Incidents: the football games and parties

Since High School: working, getting married, getting divorced, getting re-married to the most wonderful guy and father, and having 2 children and enjoying every moment with all them

Future Plans: I take one day at a time

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Cino, of course, (he’s the best dad a girl could have!) he made going to high school great; Mrs.Rosen, she made English fun; Mr. Gardner, he made me laugh in Math class all the time; and Mr. Hill, he made Algebra fun to learn.

From:   Steven Earhart <sme3636@yahoo.com> (1979)
Date:    Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

How I found out about the website? Searched for high school.

Occupation: Transportation Supervisor (Truckdriver), Spouse: Christy, Children: Joshua 13year old, Brittany 12year old

Since High School: Six years in United States Marine Corp. Driving truck up and down east coast. Married with 2 children, a boy and a girl.

From:   Charles Rinaldi <L8Chevy@aol.com> (1982)
Date:    Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Subject:            Irena Prochotsky

Some of Peary’s students and some would be Peary students took Ballet classes from a woman named Irena Prochotsky who immigrated from Vienna, Austria in 1969 and co founded the Prochotsky Ballet Theatre in 1970 with her husband, Karol Prochotsky.  Mrs. Prochotsky died on March 5 of ovarian cancer. Her 25-year marriage ended in divorce and a daughter survives her. To those who might be familiar with her, I thought I would pass along this information.

From:   Teoti Anderson <Gurian2@aol.com> (1983)
Date:    Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website from friends.  Occupation: Web site content writer/editor/manager, Children: No two-legged kids so far, just pets! I have two Labradors, a Papillion and a tabby cat.

Since High School: After graduating from the University of South Carolina, I worked in radio as a creative services director for several years, then joined the in-house advertising agency for Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. I’m a writer, editor and content manager of our corporate Web sites. I also run a successful business as a professional dog trainer and am the vice president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). I’m very active in “pet therapy,” visiting patients in local healthcare facilities with my three-legged Lab and cat. I’m divorced ... no kids of my own, although I love playing “Aunt Teo” to my friends’ kids! :)

Future Plans: My first dog-training book is coming out this year! So I will be promoting that, plus working on expanding my business and training my Lab puppy for therapy work.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Gibbs—he was a great teacher!

From:   Terry Blosser Bernardo <A212Terry@aol.com> (1984)
Date:    Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

How I found out about the website? My uncle sent me the link.  Webpage: http://www.PilatesAtTheBungalow.com (Pilates exercise business in Accord, NY), Occupation: Pilates Studio Owner/Instructor, Spouse: Len

Memorable Incident: when Brian Hardaway died

Since High School: MBA 1991, left lower Manhattan after WTC bombing in 2001, got married, moved to upstate NY, opened Pilates studio

Future Plans: have children, open a roller skating rink

Memorable Teacher: Dr. Fleeger, he was THE BEST

From:   Elliot Chabot <ElliotChabot@abanet.org> (1973)
Date:    Tue, 25 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

How I found out about the website? I’ve used the web site for years.

Occupation: attorney, Spouse: Chris Swan

Memorable Incident: the walk-out

Since High School: Have been working on Capitol Hill since graduating from law school.  Got married 4 ½ years ago.

Future Plans: Retirement in about 9 years; then it’s off to see America by RV

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill

Looking forward to the next reunion.

From:   Kathy Farrell Harvey <kathyharvey@starpower.net> (1969)
Date:    Tue, 25 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website from my sister Theresa Farrell Runion.

Occupation: Middle School Assistant Principal, Spouse: John, Children: John Arthur Harvey 23years, Kara Lyn Harvey 20 years, Coleen Marie Harvey 18 years

Memorable Incidents: Riding in Cathy Braun’s Chrysler, Prom, and Ocean City after Prom, Senior Skip Day at Brighton Dam

Since High School: Graduated in 1973 with a B.S. in Elementary Education, Graduated from Johns Hopkins in 1977 with a M.S. in Administration & Supervision.  Taught various grade levels for 18 years.  I then became an assistant principal in 1990.

Future Plans: Retirement some day!

Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Glenn- Home Economics inspired me to become a teacher.  Mrs. Sykes- Let me make-up senior skip day hours filing for her.  Mr. Pine’s Government/Civics class with Mike Shovlin.

From:   Annette Tamm (Boorman) <a.tamm@verizon.net> (Staff, 1968-1984)
Date:    Wed, 26 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

Occupation: glass artist, Spouse: Dick Grill, Children: Steve Tamm Borzilleri - 27, Grandchildren: Parker Grill - 4 months

Since Peary: stained glass lamps and windows, fused glass art pieces, acting in our local community theatre

Future Plans: go kicking and screaming into old age.....

Memories/Students: the “It’s Academic” teams

From:   Donna “Page” Rander <qnpg@swbell.net> (1984)
Date:    Tue, 25 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

How I found out about the website? Friend passed along.  Occupation: public relations, Spouse: Oliver B. Spellman, Jr., Children: Marcus age 5

Memorable Incidents: The closing, graduation and hosting an AFS student

Since High School:  I left the Houston Airport System in Oct 2001 and went to work for Texas Southern University as Director of Marketing & Communications.  I just left there in January.  I’m at home, in between jobs and doing the stay at home mom thing.  Also doing some freelance speech writing in the mean time.  This past January, my husband switched from the Mayor’s office to working for the first female and Hispanic elected as a Harris County commissioner.

We built a house almost 3 years ago here in a suburb south of Houston. It’s in the Clear Lake area, not too far from NASA-Johnson Space Center. My mom is still on Marianna Drive, although there is a “Sale” sign in the yard right now!

Future Plans: Get back to work soon.  Wait for my husband’s next big move!  In the past 3 years we have contemplated a move to Los Angeles twice (city and county) and New York City.

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Mastroianni (did I spell that right??!!)  He really guided me by believing in my abilities.  There are things he did for me 19 years ago that really changed my life.

Other alums I know about: Jeanne Ostrander and Terry Blosser.

From:   Esley Hamilton <ehamilton@stlouisco.com> (1963)
Date:    Wed, 26 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website from Carolyn (Zierdt) Taylor.

Occupation: architectural historian

Since High School: Worked as a planner in East St. Louis, Illinois 1969-1976, as historian and preservationist with St. Louis County, Missouri 1977-present; also adjunct assistant professor, Washington University in St. Louis

Future Plans: No plans to retire for now.

Memorable Teachers: Ernest Mate and Carol Bauer influenced me the most and remained my friends until their deaths, both too soon.

From:   Lynne Keady Galletti <galletti@adelphia.net> (1978)
Date:    Wed, 26 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

Webpage: http://www.unstampz.com (United Nations Stamp Dealer), Occupation: TV Talk Show Host, Spouse: Greg, Children: Michael-10, Anthony-8, Joey-3, Katie-1

Memorable Incidents: Hanging out with my best friends-Patti (Shannon-Sybill) Wilder, Jenny (Hull) Levine, Paula (FitzPatrick) Galliani, Kelly (Crafton)  Welch, Jacquie (Roth) Inglis, ---one of the best-Pat Bryan (we miss you buddy!), Diana (Cash) Lennion, Maureen Buck (where did she go?)--Everything we did was wonderful!  As we age, I realize those were some of the best years of our lives!

Since High School: College, work, kids---new career: radio show and tv show....and now, more kids!

Future Plans: Hmmm......raise my children (did anyone notice the name of my fourth child and only daughter—Katie (keady)??).....enjoy every day because we only get one shot at this!

Memorable Teacher: Mrs. Zimmerman-she was tough but always there to talk to you and give you advice—okay, I didn’t always want her advice but it was good advice (I can say that now that I’m older!)......she tried to guide you to do the right thing!

From:   Kathy Shannon Reges <PReg59@AOL.com> (1983)
Date:    Fri, 28 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website from friends.  Occupation: stay at home mom, Spouse: Patrick, Children: 5 Kids, Kelly 12, Katie 11, Kevin 9, Kenny 7, and Michael 2 (named for a deceased brother)

Memorable Incidents: Playing softball for a great team!

Since High School: I have been pretty busy having kids and raising them!

Future Plans: Not to have any more kids!

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Hill for coming and watching some of our softball games and caring whether or not I passed math.

From:   Nancy Gardner Morris <MMorris368@aol.com> (1979)
Date:    Sun, 30 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

I found out about the website from classmates.  Occupation: Office Manager, Spouse: Michael (1979), Michael’s Occupation: Director, Property Maintenance; Children: Christopher Michael Morris - age 17, James Robert Morris - age 13

Since High School: graduated from University of Maryland - BA in Psychology; Married Peary alumni Michael Morris, two children; Michael began youth baseball organization in Germantown - Germantown Athletic Club, both of us very involved in running organization - over 1200 children in the league.

Memorable Teachers: Mr. Gardner (my dad!), Mr. Peerless for A Capella

choir, Ms. Wilson - math teacher and friend of family

From:   John Philbin <JCPhilbin@aol.com> (1975)
Date:    Mon, 31 Mar 2003
Subject:            Philbin Update ...

Hello Everyone,

Hope everyone is doing well. I am enjoying my time at home with the family and have several projects in works to try and stay at home permanently.

The last 3 months I have been working with the Magruder H. S.  football team as their strength conditioning coach. My roommate from college, Ed Ashwell, is the head coach and my cousins, Mark & Brian Sweeney, are assistant coaches and their sons play on the team ... it’s a lot of fun and great learning experience for me. I have taken the HIT programming to another level working with 60 athletes in 45 minutes. This experience will add another chapter to the HIT book.

Attached is a flyer regarding our Football summer camp that Ken Harvey (Redskins linebacker), Coach Ashwell and myself have put together. If you know of any athletes between 10-18 please forward this flyer, I think they will learn a great deal about training and football, and will have fun at the same time.

Well, stay in touch and keep praying for our troops that risking their lives for our freedom.

John Philbin, M Ed, CCS, CPT, CSCS, CPRS

President, NSPA
www.nspainc.com

[The camp flyer (.doc) may be downloaded from http://www.pearyhs.org/Philbin-Magruder.doc]

From:            Marjorie Shulman <MYS@CDRH.FDA.GOV> (1979)
Date:    Mon, 31 Mar 2003
Subject:            Passing of Our Mother Marlene Shulman

I am deeply sorrowful to report the news of the passing of our Mother, Marlene Shulman on March 24, 2003.  Barbara (1976), Stephen (1983) and I (1979) will miss her very much.  She fought with everything she had to keep living.  She enjoyed life so much. Some of you will remember her from volunteer work with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, from all the carpools, working at the Parklawn building, or just from around the neighborhood.  My father is doing his best to go on with his broken heart.  They were to celebrate their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on May 21, 2003.  Quite an accomplishment.  We loved her very much and she will truly be missed. There will be an empty place in the hearts of many whose lives were touched by our Mother.

From:   Rob Greenberg <robert.a.greenberg@intel.com> (1983)
Date:    Mon, 31 Mar 2003
Subject:            Update

Occupation: Lawyer, Significant Other: Brenda

Memorable Incidents: (1) figuring out the barely audible series of clicks that told what the driving simulators wanted you to do next & (2) failing to think up some convincing lie that would get me out of dissecting that cat.

Since High School: I got a degree in Electrical Engineering to avoid a foreign language requirement.  Then I got a job as a programmer to avoid Electrical Engineering.  Then I went to law school to avoid sitting in front of a computer all day.  Then I got a job as a lawyer where my first task was sitting in front of a computer all day looking at electrical circuits documented in a foreign language (pretty sure there is a moral there).

Memorable Teacher: Mr. Gibbs - “writing well has nothing to do with knowing how to fill in those sentence diagrams”

Kathy Tobin Udy - Class of 1973 <laffnstone@aol.com>
I found out about the website from my parents. Occupation: florist, Spouse: Doug, Children: Daniel age 21, Kevin age 20, Liz age 18, Lauraage 16

Susan Cruzan Cohen - Class of 1970 <cruzansuz@aol.com>
Occupation: Teacher, Spouse: David; Children: Joel Theros 32, Amy Kay 29, Stephanie Fitzpatrick 25, Seth Cohen 3, Gabriela Cohen 3; Grandchildren: Morgan Kay 4, Carter Theros 2, Catelyn Fitzpatrick 2, Lauren Fitzpatrick 1, Sophie Kay 9 months

Mike Vann - Class of 1983 <mike.vann@contiteves.com>
Spouse: Helen, Children: Kali Age 10, Megan Age 7

Patty Hunt Cruzan - Class of 1972 <pacruzan@fcps.edu>
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher, Children: Sarah Cruzan - 25, Jeremiah Cruzan - 20, Noah Cruzan - 18, Grandchildren: Monet - 7, Kiara - 4

Rochelle Levy - Class of 1980 <rlevy@AFI.com>
Occupation: Editorial Director

Terry Alvey - Class of 1975 <terryalvey@aol.com>
I found out about the website from my brother, Jim.  Occupation: Medical Sales Manager, Significant Other: Jennifer Thompson, Memorable Incidents: The Variety Shows, Since High School: 3 years in the US Army stationed in Germany... Living in Beautiful California for 10 years now!

Maurice Saylor - Class of 1975 <Saylor57@bigfoot.com>
Occupation: Composer/Librarian, http://www.MP3.com/MauriceSaylor

Theresa Blagg Krupenie - Class of 1983 <theresak214@aol.com>
Spouse: Robert, Children: Jessica 12, Sam 8

Patricia Ann Whitney Bell - Class of 1967 <pat.bell@irs.gov>
I found out about the website from a relative.  Occupation: Computer Technician, Children: Kimberly Salter - Age 26, Grant Bell - Age 23, Nicole Wiley - Age 20; Grandchildren: Jason Bell - Age 4, Caleb Salter - Age 8 Weeks (1/12/2003). Memorable Incident: Visiting the Hot Shoppes, and having those French Fries with Gravy.  Since High School: Moved To Florida, Working for the Federal Government.  Future Plans: To retire soon

Curtis Low - Class of 1974 <clow@gulickgroup.com>
I found out about the website while surfing. Occupation: Accountant, Memorable Teachers: Mr Hill and Mr Steele

Marc P. King - Class of 1985/Wheaton <<onclouud9@msn.com>
Occupation: Controller, Spouse: Pamela

Angela Yau Rowe <orthopea@aol.com> (1983)
I found out about the website from Teoti Anderson.  Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon Spouse: Paul, Since High School: Practice orthopedic surgery in central Pennsylvania, just west of Pittsburgh. Adopted two retired racing greyhounds-they make excellent housepets and it’s a great cause.

Pat Beautz - Class of 1984 <pat@beautz.net>
I found out about the website friend.  Occupation: Technology Director, Spouse: Sharon, Children: Sarah - 8, Claire - 6, Jack - 4, Mike - 2

Debra Kelley Zallar - Class of 1978 <dzallar@isgintl.com>
I found out about the website from my sister Sheri Kelley Milutin. Occupation: Insurance Agent

Jon Hunt - Class of 1980 <info@golfcartcare.com>
How I found out about the website? Prior knowledge.  Webpage: http://www.golfcartcare.com, Occupation: Business Owner/CEO, Spouse: Barbara, Children: Brandon 2yrs.

Nick Gracia - Class of 1975 <nixcom@msn.com>
I found out about the website from a Classmate Search Website

Jeanne Ostrander Cooper - Class of 1984 <jcrash96@aol.com>
I found out about the website from an alumni friend.  Occupation: currently, Mother, Wife, Substitute Teacher; Spouse: Bob, USMC Officer-Aviation; Children: Robert 9, Haley 7; Since High School: college, marriage, kids - life happens. Memorable Teachers: Mrs. Rosen, Dr.  Fleger, Star ? (typing teacher)

John Lau - Class of 1975 <jlau@ci.carrboro.nc.us>
I stumbled upon this websight, read about my favorite teacher (Mr.  Hill), and called him.  We had a great conversation, and I finally got to tell him how much I thought of him.

lynn caldwell greifenstein - 1974 <don.lynn.mary@worldnet.att.net>
I found out about the website while surfing the net. Occupation: jeweler

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