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Abdalla, Steve, Sr.,
Perryville, MD
Defense Contractor.
Married to Beverly Reid who is retired. Two children: Steve, Jr. and
Brandon. Two grandchildren. Highlights: Remaining happily
married; raising two boys; surviving 24 years in the Army. Best:
Meeting future wife (Bev). Worst: Being sent home
from Mardi Gras.
Adelman, Barbara (Schnieder),
Columbia, MD
DJ and Assistant
Skate Supervisor. Married to Bernard. Three children: Eileen, Deborah
and Susan. Two grandchildren: Zak and Megan. Highlights:
Worked for the Department of Agriculture after graduation, working as a
clerk and directing holiday programs. After leaving the Department of
Agriculture I taught pre-school children for several years. For
twenty-five years I have worked as the DJ and session supervisor for a
roller rink in Columbia, Maryland. Best/Worst: My best
memories of High Point High School were the afternoon chorus class and
typing class. I enjoyed singing and I won a typing trophy for best
typist.
Adkins, Geraldine Ann (Warner),
APO, AE 09031
Clinical Social
Worker. Masters of Social Work. Married to Drexel who is retired. Three
children: Linda, Sandy and Debbie. Four grandchildren. Highlights:
Traveled the world. Marrying my High School sweetheart and remaining
married for forty (40) years. Masters in Social Work, Clinical Director
of an out-patient substance abuse treatment clinic. Best:
Socializing, being a majorette. Worst: Surgery, after
surgery on limbs.
Alcorn, Joyce Ann (Milikan),
El Paso, TX
Missionary in Mexico,
working with New Tribes Mission. B.S. in Elementary Education at the
University of Maryland. Graduate studies in New Tribes Institute &
Language & Linguistics Institute training/3 years. Three children: Nate,
Josh and Natalie. Three grandchildren: Sophia, Josh and Iban.
Highlights: A personal, vibrant relationship with God,
experiencing the abundant life Christ promises. Teaching Elementary
School for three years in Maryland. Married for thirty-six (36) years to
my college sweetheart, and it keeps getting better! Enjoying God’s gift
of three wonderful children and three grandchildren. Thirty-six (36)
years of missionary service, twenty-six (26) of which have been in Mexico.
Involved in pioneer missionary work for five years among the Tarahmara
Indians located high in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. Twenty-one
(21) years in leadership with my husband who is the field director with
responsibilities which include oversight of 70 missionary families.
Spanish language school, school for missionary children, finance and
business office, guest home, and a training center for Tribal
Evangelization for Hispanics with four year program. Best/Worst:
Being selected as the 1965 Blue & Gold Queen is one of my best memories.
It is hard to pick a bad memory because they tend to fade over the years.
Probably my worst memory would be struggling with Math and hating it.
Anders, Linda Sue,
Hyattsville, MD
Administrative
Assistant. Secretarial school. Single. Highlights:
Working for a railroad trade association for the past thirty (30) years,
traveling throughout the U.S.A., spending time with family and friends and
enjoying life. Best: Football games and dances.
Anderson, Joseph (Joe),
Eldersburg, MD
Manager with the
Federal Aviation Administration. (3-years past retirement eligible!)
Graduate, U.S. Army Artillery and Missile Officer Candidate School (1967);
B.S. in Business and Public Administration, University of Maryland (1972);
M.S. in Management, University of Southern California (1977); and working
on Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Regent University (2007). Married for
thirty-five (35) years to Karen who is a full-time Mom to four children:
Derek, Lindsay, Kyle and Brett. Grandchildren: I ain’t old enough to have
grandkids yet!!! Highlights: Surviving two (2) combat tours
in Vietnam (’67-’69); Marrying the most wonderful woman in the entire
world; Being blessed with four (4) of the greatest kids in the world; and
knowing that the above was all by the grace and mercy of God! Best:
Most of my best memories are about the friends that I had at HPHS and the
goofy things we all did (for example, the straw hats and “Chucks” with
baby blue shoestrings we wore as the “Cherry Hill Boys” – CHOT baby!
(i.e., Cherry Hill on Top.) Then there was Mr. Vincent and his constant
bantering, or poor Mrs. Grumman and how we were always messing with her
head.
Anna, Mary Elizabeth (Ruksensi),
Savigliano, Italy
B.A. University of
Maryland. Divorced. Two children: Elizabeth and Susan. Two
grandchildren: Samantha and Katie. Highlights: Living in
Italy and speaking Italian. Enjoying the “la bella vito.” My daughter,
Elizabeth, is a producer for NBC and Susan is happily married with two
wonderful daughters.
Archer, David, College
Park, MD
Computer Router – PG
County Public Schools; Training or further education: University of
Maryland. Married to Deborah. Children: Anthony, Kevin and Asa.
Grandchildren: None. Highlights: Owner Operator of
taxicabs for hire (Super Hacker, Inc.) Appointed by (2) County Executives
to Industry Boards. President of “Cab Owner Association of PG County.”
Best/Worst: My P.O.D. Teacher (Mr. Defupa), Mr. Willaker (GRIP)
and Mrs. Conky – Can’t say MORE O.M.G.
Attick, Judith (Clarridge),
Seattle, WA
Staffing/Pay Program
Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration. B.A. in Political Science,
University of Washington. Married to David who is an Accountant and fine
art photographer. Two children: Siobhan and Joshua. Three
grandchildren. Highlights: Raising two really cool kids,
sponsoring two Mien refugee families from Laos at the end of the Vietnam
War. Being a community activist in a liberal arts-centered neighborhood
in Seattle. Enjoying a career in the Federal government. Being an avid
Seattle Mariners’ fan in good years and bad. Best: Great
friends, working on the Beacon and great teachers. The teachers I
appreciate now even more than then. Helen Biggs, Katherine Keene, Gerald
Gough, Dorothy Beck, Hilda Byers, Belva Hopkins, Robert Wistort.
Worst: November 22, 1963 – hearing the news of John Kennedy’s
assassination on the public address system.
Baker, Carol Lee,
Chambersburg, PA
Currently homemaker/mother/grandmother/inventor. Married to Donald who is
a plumber. Two children: Karla Kimble and Robert March. Four (4)
grandchildren: Karilee, Kaytie, Kellie and Kristen. Highlights:
Family. Hairdresser in the early 70’s. ’78 Secretary – worked for Samuel
Meisel Company. (Duty free merchandise for military & embassies) until
’82. From ’82 – ’92 Schwartz Brothers,
Inc. – Secretary to DFO and Comptroller. Company was Record Distributor
-CD’s & VHS. Best/Worst: Shyness- I was so quiet and
introverted people may not remember me. The friends I remember most and
was closest with were Sandy Durham (Brown) and Pat Walden.
Barkley, James Robert,
Kerrville, TX
Health & Safety
Program Manager – Texas OSHA Consultation. AAS Fire Science Technology.
B.S. Business Administration. Married to Cathy. No Children.
Highlights: Married my college sweetheart after I hadn’t seen her
in 17 years (she made me write that) Best/Worst: Best:
Running track and cross country, Senior parties down at the Washington DC
Mall, Senior Prom night. Worst: Getting sick and being grounded after one
of those senior parties down at the DC Mall. Physics class.
Barnes, Gregory D., Oil
City, PA
Retired Professor of
Accountancy, Clarion University of Pennsylvania. US Army 1966-1968.
Married two times, divorced two times. Two children: Laura and Brad.
Highlights: Surviving one war, one vasectomy and two
marriages. Marriage to my ’65 classmate (Barbara Fisher) and our
children. Attempting to survive my parents Olive (92) and William (91)
who live in New Hampshire. Loving relationship with three High Point
siblings: Bill ’56, Bonnie ’60 and Garry ’62. Lasting friendships with
grade school friend and ’65 classmate Bruce Crotts. Best:
1) Admiring Donna Bath’s calves since junior high. 2) School wardrobe
appreciation A.K.A. breast watching. 3) Weekend beer drinking with Mike
Everest and others. 4) Being drafted with classmates Joe Anderson, Bernie
Kelly and others. 5) Meeting my first wife, Barbara Fisher in POD class
where we supported Barry Goldwater for President in opposition to most of
the class. Worst: 1) Holiday requirement of taking home on
the bus our smelly gym clothes to launder. 2) Annual fear of anticipating
the gym class requirement of climbing the rope to the ceiling. 3) Hormonal
surges of puberty during math class that left my brain starved for oxygen
(resulting in a lifetime of math anxiety) and necessitated carrying my
books in front of my pants in the hallway during class changes. 4) Dread
of asking a girl for a date to the senior prom. 5) Hearing the latest news
on the Cuban missile crisis during class changes. 6) Being a nerd!
Barnett, Jane (Spitzer),
Tucson, AZ
Retired Special
Education Teacher. Graduate of UCLA. Married to Len who is a retired
Engineer. Three children: Ari, Seth and Mindy. Two grandchildren.
Highlights: Raising a happy, healthy family. Working with
children with learning disabilities and volunteering with abused and
neglected children.
Bath, Donna (Arminger),
Kensington, MD
Bauer, III, Joseph J.,
Woodbridge, VA
Court Security
Officer for the 4th Circuit/Eastern District of Virginia in
Alexandria. VA Federal Law Enforcement Academy, GA. University of
Maryland – A.A. Degree. Numerous Police related courses. Currently
enrolled at George Mason University – Paralegal. Married to Barbara who
is a Real Estate Closing Sr. Two children: Joseph and Adam. Four
grandchildren: Emma, Rachael, Nick and Megan. Highlights:
Four years in the USMC. Twenty-five years with the U.S. Capitol
Police/Retired Sergeant. Six years as a Court Security Officer.
Beach, II, Warren Cary,
Scottsville, VA
Government Property
Manager. Married to Lyn. One child: Dwayne. Three grandchildren: Zach,
Kiersten and Heather. Highlights: Getting married. Having
children. Having grandchildren. Reunions with fellow classmates. Loving
life and enjoying family. Best: Good Friends. Worst:
Losing Good Friends.
Billings, Lowell E.,
Beaverton, OR
Executive Consultant.
MBA. Married to Karen. Two children: Amy and Jared. Highlights:
Hard working husband and father. Best: Running cross
country and track
Bishop, George Harry, Lake
City, FL
Retired from
Wastewater Treatment. Married to Annie Evelyn. Three children. Five
grandchildren. Highlights: Florida Wastewater A License.
Six years Navy Seabee Reserve. Met a Grizzly bear in Montana.
Best/Worst: Walking nine miles to school to turn in a late paper
for English class.
Blevins, Richard G.,
Canfield, OH
Social Worker. B.A.,
M.A. Married to Ruth who is an RN. Three children: Brian, David and
Mark. Highlights: Honored by Boy Scouts of America for
thirty (30) years of service to our youth. Received distinguished Alumni
Award from Salem-Teikyo University (formerly Salem College of Salem, West
Virginia.) Best/Worst: None – only attended there one year.
Blond, David, Santa Fe, NM
Economist with a B.A,
M.A. and PhD in Economics. Married. Two children: Rebecca and Jessica.
Highlights: Senior Economist, The Pentagon. Principle, DRI/McGraw
Hill. Chief Economist, Merge Global. Developed large, global models for
forecasting industrial, trade and demographic trends for the world
economy. Best/Worst: Ending up in detention for cutting in
line to get just dessert. Giving the last speech at graduation.
Boteler, Michael, Pasadena,
MD
Computer Network
Technical Support. Married to Brenda who is a Chef. One child: Nicole.
Highlights: Early retirement from AT&T in 1998. Served in
Vietnam in the 70’s. I got my pilot’s license in the 70’s. Became an
avid skier and sailor in the 80’s. Golfer in the 80’s and 90’s. Proud
husband in 1987 and proud dad in 1990. Started my own computer services
company in 2002.
Boyd, Yvonne (Bonnie) (Gourley),
Everett, PA
Work part-time in a
grocery store (worked for Goddard Space Flight Center for 21 years.)
Married to Larry who is a Branch Manager for Monumental Insurance. One
child: Robert. Highlights: Birth of our son and his wedding
in San Antonio, TX. Best: Cheerleading.
Brannock, Peggy E., Ashton,
MD
Retired from the Federal Government (35 years). B.A. – University of
Maryland. Married to Michael Alexander. Two children: Scott and
Elizabeth. One grandchild: Gabriel. Highlights: My
husband, children & grandchildren. Satisfying career and wonderful
retirement. Happy and healthy! Best/Worst: Best:
Cheerleading in my senior year. Meeting my future husband and
lifetime friends. Maude Shockey and Audrey Degatis
eating lunch with me throughout high school. Worst: Eating lunch alone my
first day of sophomore year.
Breyer, Hannelore,
Norderstedt, Germany
Teacher in secondary
school for English, History and German in Northern Germany. University
degree in liberal arts. Teacher’s Training College Degree. Married to
Lothar. Two children: Nora Ellen and Sarah. Highlights:
Teaching at the German schools in Quito/Ecuador and Santiago de Chile for
five (5) years each time. Several trips back to the USA with family. Best/Worst:
Speech class was a great experience/I felt very lost at prom.
Brizzi, Charles R., Fulton,
MD
Brizzi’s Billiard
Supply/Owner. Journeyman Union Electrician Local 26. Married to Carol.
Two children: Robert and Dena Marie. One grandchild: Adrianne.
Highlights: Starting and accomplishing my own pool table retail
store for the last twenty (20) years. Best/Worst: Best: All
of the lifelong friendships developed. Worst: Standing up to a ully during
Physical Education.
Brooks, Douglas, Columbia,
MD
Client Advisor – Vice
President of Private Wealth Management Deutsche Bank. B.A. from Hobart
College. M.B.A. from the University of Maryland. Married to Kyle who is
retired from the University of Maryland System. Two children: Duncan and
Meredith. Highlights: Playing lots of tennis and some
golf. Great wife. Fine kids. Lowlight: U.S. Army –
Vietnam ’70-’72. Best: Marching Band trip to New Orleans,
Mardi Gras Parade. Going into DC to drink beer. Bright classmates.
Brown, James E., Tujunga,
Co
Aerospace Engineer.
Never married. Highlights: Mountain biking. Snow skiing.
Getting my master’s degree and living in LA. Best: Track
and cross country. I still see Coach Ballou when I get back east. He is
my most important mentor ever.
Calhoun, Michael Alan,
Haymarket, VA
Retired Navy
Officer. Now a Business Development Executive (beltway bandit) with
Kellogg, Brown and Root. Masters in Public Administration for GW
University. Masters of International Relations-National Defense
University. Married to Ariri who is a Mom. One child: Egan.
Highlights: Command at Sea – USS Reuben James FFG 57 and Afloat
Training Group Western Pacific. Participating during the birth of my son
in 2001. Best/Worst: It’s all just a fuzzy memory now!
Campbell, James M., Owings,
MD
Retired
Warehouseman. Fur Trapper and Fur Buyer. Married to Sandra. Four
children: James, William, Travis and Lara. Highlights:
Born again Christian and loving the outdoor life of a hunter, fisherman
and fur trapper. Best: Lunch and P.E. Worst:
School work.
Ceconne, Richard, Ashton,
MD
Corporate Real Estate Consulting and Brokerage. B.S. ’72 from the
University of Maryland. Married to Daphne. Highlights:
Hosting Supreme Court Justice Antonio Scalia. Providing
scholarship (academic, based on need to worthy
students.) President (?) Civic Club of Washington, DC. EP Holy Cross
Hospital Men’s Guild. Best: Good teachers who cared.
Worst: Vice Principal visits.
Chaney, Linda E., Falls
Church, VA
Retired from General
Motors Acceptance Corporation. Highlights: Successful
career at G.M.A.C. for thirty-one (31) years. Spending the last seventeen
(17) years with two nieces and two nephews who are the joy of my life.
They are 17, 13, 12 and 6 years old. Best: Meeting many
people and enjoying good times, but lost contact after graduation.
Worst: Loss of school mates in the Vietnam War.
Chapman, Thomas J.,
Greenbelt, MD
Computer Programmer.
Computer Science. Married to Karen. Two children: Denise and Thomas.
Three grandchildren: Laurel, Megan and Tyler.
Chasnoff, Rachelle M.,
Kailua, HI
Clinical Research
Coordinator. B.A. in Psychology. RN. Married to Barry Huebert who is a
college professor: atmospheric research; climate change. Two children:
Amy and Marc. Two grandchildren: Ella and Miles. Highlights:
I’m at a loss as to how to answer this. Seems like something profound is
called for here. Given the way our work is headed, I would say “making it
this far with my sense of humor intact!!!” Best:
Friendships.
Coleman, Jay C., Lovingston,
VA
Home Inspector (self
employed.) College graduate. Married to jenny who is a teacher. Two
children: Jason and Jessica. Highlights: Coaching my kids
in sports over the years. Ski Instructor for Wintergreen Ski Resort.
Teaching the disabled how to ski and have fun. Best: All
the great times with great classmates. Playing with a bunch of great guys
on the football team.
Coleman, Marie Anita (McElroy),
Tampa, FL
Teacher; Master of
Education, Director, Childcare Facility. Married to Michael. Three
children: Christine, Theresa and Kevin. Three grandchildren: Cole,
Isabella and Alex. Highlights: Scuba certificate at age
55! Director of Day Care, Certification from Florida. Director of After
School Programs at a private school in Tampa. Teacher for thirty-six (36)
year. Writer of Children’s books. Best: Mr. Richards my
English Teacher, Great teacher – Great Friends! College Park Woods Group!
Worst: Not being inducted into the National Honor Society.
I knew I had the grades, but I did not know the rules about attending
school for at least one year. I moved to Maryland in my senior year. I
thought my name would be called that day & I never understood why. I
wasn’t inducted until now – You must attend the school for at least two
(2) years.
Cohnheim, Mark G.,
Palestine, OH
Retired for three (3)
years. Married to Patricia who is also retired. Highlights:
Enjoying retirement. Moving from Washington to a small town in Ohio.
Traveling to Hawaii and the Caribbean. We also enjoy our two dogs: Minnie
(a mini Doberman) and Saasa (a Lhaso Apso.) Swimming in our pool. In my
spare time I ride my Craftsman.
Cote Juliette Irene (Mays),
Houston, MS
Certified Public
Accountant. Married (Widowed – H. Louis Mays) Two children: Richard and
Scott. Two grandchildren. Highlights: Putting myself
through college at night and taking a CPA exam. Best: the
friendships. Worst: French class.
Crowder, Frances J. (Raynor),
Jefferson, MD
Teacher BS Hood
College. Single (Widowed) Three children: Todd, Dorie and Karen. Four
grandchildren: Camden, Owen, Kenna and Evan. Highlights:
Graduating from college and raising three children. Best:
Band trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras – Junior Year.
Crotts, Bruce, Chula Vista,
CA
Teacher at a State
Prison. M.S. in Business Management/CA State Teaching Credential.
Married to Kay who is a Financial Assistant. Two stepchildren: Jim and
Brian. Two grandchildren: Ryan and Cheryl. Highlights:
Career Naval officer/Aviator and Teaching. Best:
Track/Cross Country teams. Worst: French.
Dallalio, Gheri L. (McCollough),
Arnold MD
Real
Estate/Owner/Associate Broker/Settlement Officer/Regional MD/DC Director
VA/DE with Help-U-Sell. Married to David who is a Broker/Owner/Regional
Director MD/DC/VA/DE. Two children: Denise and Brigitte. Two
grandchildren: Mitchell and Brooke. Highlights: My
wonderful two daughters and my precious grandchildren. Also, our growing
real estate business. Best: We were on shifts (example 8:30
to 2:30 pm) during the school year and I met so many new friends but one
is still my best friend – Murrell Ally. I thank God for her friendship
thru the years. Worst: JFK’s death.
Danenberg, Alvin Harold, DDS,
CFP, Charleston, SC
Periodontist,
Certified Financial Planner. Married to Sue. Two children: Michael and
Jodi. Two grandchildren: Jaden and Jacob. Highlights:
Periodontist for thirty (30) years. Certified Financial Planner who has
written three (3) books on investing and lectures around the country to
mainly dentists about investment. Having two beautiful grandchildren.
Best/Worst: I was only there for my senior year, and I,
unfortunately do not remember very much about that year.
DeLauter, Howard Ignatius - "Nace",
Severn, MD
Operating Engineer.
He says he learns something everyday! Married to Kathi. Two children:
Tina and Jeff. One grandchild: Cody. Highlights:
Successfully raising two children. Never spending a night in jail. Never
being audited. Being clinically dead twice and recovering to tell about
it. Best: Too many to list. Worst: Being
suspended for an innocent “prank” with Dexter Drake!
Dellinger, Stephen Wayne,
Lanham, MD
Vehicle Design. B.S.
– University of Maryland. Masters – George Washington. Married to
Barbara who is an Interior Designer – Principal. Two children: Justin
and Natasha. Highlights: Toured Europe on motorcycle for
three months. Toured the United States by van for three months. Street
Rod Builder. Extensive traveler. Married for thirty-three (33) years.
Best/Worst: What a great time to go to high school. Our
problems were minimal compared to today’s high school.
Dillon, Jr., Conley Hall,
Gaithersburg, MD
Economist. Certified
Financial Planner. Master in Economics and Financial Planning. Married
to Janice who is an Instructional Assistant. Two children: Theresa and
Greg. One grandchild: Patrick. Highlights: Coaching
several of my son’s sports teams. Won many golf tournaments including the
Federal Government Championship and the Maryland State Senior
Championship.
Donnelly, Robert A.,
Leesburg, VA
Dorr, Joanne Marie (Gingerich),
Bowie, MD
Personnel Security
Specialist. U.S. Department of Transportation. Divorced two times.
Three children: Erin, Kelli and Rosch. Two grandchildren: Morgan and
Jacob. Highlights: As of December ’04 I will have worked
for the U.S. Government for 39 years. I went from a secretary in 1965 to
a Personnel Security Specialist in the early ‘90’s. I raised my two
daughters pretty much by myself since they were 6 & 8 and I managed to
keep my house and support all of us. My daughter Kelli was married in
April 2001. Best/Worst: I really don’t remember much about
school. I did have a twin sister to share the experiences with, however.
Drummond, Thomas F., Winona
Lake, IN
Firefighter/Self
Employed Construction Business. College. Married to Jean who is a bank
teller and has her own home office. Three children: Tim, Tammy and Tom.
Seven grandchildren: Marissa, Philip, Justin, Brianna, Devin, Brelle and
Madison. Highlights: Retiring in August 2005 after
thirty-one (31) years of firefighting. I have had my own construction
company (over thirty (30) years) with a branch in Indianapolis run by my
son Tim. Best: Food friends.
Bradburn, Donna Marie (Dube),
California, MD
School Bus Driver.
Associate Degrees in Accounting and Management Development. Single. Two
children: Ken and Dave. Two grandchildren. Highlights: By
far, my most important accomplishments are my two sons. My late husband
and I built our house ourselves from the ground up. In 1988, I
experienced two life altering events. So, in 1989 I went back to school
and earned highest honors for Assoc. Degree in Accounting and another in
Management Development. For over 16 years, I was the St. Mary’s County
Coordinator for the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recover Program and
the Facilitator for the county’s Breast Cancer Support Group. I was also
treasurer on the county’s American Cancer Society’s Board for many years.
Best: My best memory is my senior prom. My aunt, who was a
professional seamstress, made my outfit and that night I felt like a
princess. Worst: Was my having to walk home after school in
the rain. That, in itself, wouldn’t have been bad, but I was wearing a
wool dress and had an auburn rinse in my hair. The wool stunk and the
rinse just ran down my face. Not a pretty picture, especially when I rode
the transit bus for the last leg of my journey.
Dwiggins, Donna, Fairbanks,
AK
Cultural Anthropologist. PhD from Washing State University in 2001.
Divorced after seventeen years of marriage (that was enough.) Three
children: Rebecca, Steven and Shoshana. One grandchild: Alexis.
Highlights: Published an E.S.L. (English as Second Language)
method in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Completed Doctorate in Anthropology in
2001. Professional Research Publications. Raised three children, mostly
as a single mom. Best: Band! Damn we
were good! Band – Not another extra rehearsal?! (The
wrath of Don Smith has scourged many a student!) Watch out for flying
erasers and that broken off baton!
Everhart, Tim A., Sun City,
AZ
Retired from United
Airlines as an Apprentice Machinist. Married to Nita who is an
Administrative Assistant. One child: Mark. Highlights: I
worked for only one company and married only once. Best/Worst:
That was a long time ago!
Everley, Gail (Unlsworth),
Columbia, MD
Erdmann, Sr., John Edward,
Beltsville, MD
Computer Programmer
(retired) BS University of Maryland. Married to Marylee. Two children:
John Jr. and Joseph. One grandchild: Elias. Highlights:
Made it to retirement at age 56. The wife and I are still married and
have two homes; one in Maryland, the other in Florida. Known as
snowbirds, we plan to spend 6 months at each residence. Worst:
I was not a very good high school student, did not study, got poor grades
and barely passed. I absolutely hated school, however, I did enjoy
interacting with other students, which usually got me into trouble.
Federico, Robert Rosario
Salvatore, Newport, PA
Semi-Retired Federal
Civil Service. B.C.S., Benjamin Franklin University. Married to Linda; One
child: Ida Marie Federico-Hammer and five grandchildren. Highlights:
Passing CPA exam: My children and grandchildren. Worst:
Getting the bus in the dark, and Physical Education at sunrise.
Best: A great education.
Feldman, Helen, Petersburg,
FL
Mortgage
Broker/Retired Flight Attendant (33 years with US Airways) Four years at
Boston University in ’69.
Ferrant, Paula (Mask), Port
Republic, MD
Archaeologist.
Attended college. Married to Craig who is a Rural Planner. One child:
Dawn Marie. One grandchild: William. Highlights: After
pondering this for some time, I still have to say our daughter. We are
very proud of her. I also am happy with the contributions through
research I have made to advance our knowledge in Archaeology in Southern
Maryland. Best: The trips by bys to the bowling alley in
Silver Spring – I always felt car sick as the bus careened up Piney Branch
Road.
Fisher, Sara, Leonardtown,
MD
Assistant to Chair of
Biology, Georgetown University. M.F.A. Single.
Fleshmann, Gary Allen,
Berwyn Heights, MD+
Steamfitter,
Apprenticeship School for five (5) years for Steam Fitting. Divorced.
Two children: Robert and Kelly. Highlights: Just staying
alive. Worst: Miss Comby
Fox, Larry, Hyattsville, MD
Book
Publisher. MFA I Creative Writing. ABD in American Studies. Married to
Camilla Clough who is a museum Project Manager. Two children: Kate and
Michael. Highlights: Publishing Business for thirty-five
(35) years’. Great marriage and kids. Best: Riding in the
back of Mrs. Webster’s VW Van with Judy. Worst: Gym with
the Beltsville Boys.
Ganley, Louise G. (Czwartacki),
Huntingtown, MD
Banker; Executive Vice President and Treasurer. Married to Richard who is
a route salesman. Three children: Patrick, Tracie and Stephen.
Highlights: My wonderful husband and children.
Garrison, Rodney A., Riva,
MD
Courier. One (1)
year of college. Divorced with five (5) children. Seven (7) grandchildren
and one (1) great grandchild. Highlights: Being a parent,
healthy and happy. Best/Worst: Things were very simple back
then. So every day was a happy day!
Ghent, Alice Lee (Rice),
Romney, WV
Special Education
Teacher. Specialization to teach students (birth – 21) who are visually
impaired and training to teach the deaf/hearing impaired. Married to
James who is retired from Education. Two children: Jamie and Jennifer.
Four grandchildren. Highlights: I BECAME a Christian in
1966. Graduated from University of Maryland and was married in 1969. I
have a truly amazing husband and two fantastic kids who are happily
married (both live in Lynchburg, VA.) I love teaching students with
special needs who bring lots of joy to my life. God has blessed our
family. Even in time of sorrow, He has been there for us. Best:
Learning that Katie Keene was a fascinating woman. Working in the
infirmary. Cheering for HP in the pep squad. Worst: Living
so far from school that I couldn’t attend after school activities. Seeing
the impact of racism, even at HP (focused on a friend.) Not being allowed
to be in chorus.
Gibb, Vicki (Bristow),
Bania Beach, FL
Retired Bookkeeper.
Some college. Married to Thomas who is a retired Teacher.
Two-step-sons: Thomas and Albert. Three grandchildren.
Highlights: Happily married to Tom for twenty-seven (27) years. I
was a well liked high school bookkeeper. Best: Joe Anderson
and me double dating and studying with Steve Anderson and Rita Gibson.
Glendening, Carol D. (Abbott),
Mount Airy, MD
Business Analyst
with an Engineering degree. Married to William Abbott who is retired.
Highlights: Earned an Engineering degree, “bought the farm” – I
always wanted. Married a wonderful guy who is my soul mate, and I’m still
around to brag about it. Worst: JFK’s death, Katy Keene’s
History class. Best: Graduating!
Goldberg, Steve, San
Rafael, CA
Semi-retired/Customs
Consultant. B.S. degree from the University of Maryland. Divorced. Two
children: Becky and Barry. Highlights: I raised both kids
on my own. No help except for a nightly glass of wine and a few friends
who had some compassion. I retired from the U.S. Customs Services after
thirty-two years and 5 months. (enough is enough) Best:
Having informal conversations with the teachers. Most memorable being:
Mr. Boston (Chemistry) and Mr. Elsberry (Physics) Great discussions with
Mrs. Carr. Worst: No brainer, the day Kennedy died.
Good, Linda L. (Ryden),
Bowie, MD
Office
Administrator. Married to John. No children. No further information.
Goodman, Meryl (Thomas),
Silver Spring, MD
Graphic Designer.
Married to Mark who is a piano tuner. One son: Amadeo.
Gourley, Larry E., Everett,
PA
Branch Manager for
Monumental Life Insurance. B.S. in Business Management. Married to
Yvonne (Bonnie Boyd.) One child: Robert. Highlights:
Owner and President of Excavation/Construction Corporation for twenty-five
years. Married for thirty-six years.
Gray, David Alan, Newalla,
OK
Retired from the U.S.
Government. Currently raise cattle. Married to Sharon who is a
Production Manager. Two children: John and Jeff (deceased.) One
grandchild: Jeff. Married to the same woman for 34 years. Two sons.
Highlights: Staying alive. Retiring from the Government as a cost
price analyst, reviewing and evaluating government contracts.
Best/Worst: No worries, No cares, “Foot Loose & Fancy Free”
Greshko, Thomas,
Millersville, MD
Retired. B.S. from
the University of Maryland in ’69. Married to Maria who is retired. Two
children: Justin and Marisa. Highlights: My wife and I
raised two wonderful children. Best: High school baseball
teams/15 cent McDonald’s cheeseburgers. Worst: that I
don’t have a memory that goes back that far.
Hackshaw, Thomas G., Silver
Spring, MD
Business Owner,
Engineer/HVAC Contractor. Married to Sherry who is a Business
Owner/Comptroller. Three children: Holly, Trish and Chip. Seven
grandchildren. Highlights: US Navy Submarine Services
1966-1970. Maryland State Professional Engineer. Memories are like a
fine wine, the older they are, the better they become. I wish I had done
more with the opportunity.
Haerer, Linda (Scovitch),
Laurel, MD
Retired. Married for
thirty-six (36) years to Leon who is a Sales Executive. Two children:
Marty and Mike and a set of twin grandsons. Highlights:
Raising two fine sons and retiring as Assistant to the President,
University of Maryland after thirty-three (33) years. Best:
Driving my ’56 Chevy to school and having my own parking spot!
Haerer, Ruth Ann (Flynn),
Hanover, PA
Recently retired.
Married for thirty-four (34) years to Robert who is also retired. Three
children: Cary, Kevin and Shane. Highlights: Raising
three sons, all of whom I am very proud of. Working many years in a great
job as a Research Coordinator for the University of Maryland. Spending
several fun filled years as a Redskin Cheerleader. Best:
Performing with the HPHS band as a twirler.
Hagedorn, Lyle T., San
Diego, CA
Sales Management.
Married to Susan who is in Purchasing. One child: Michael.
Highlights: I have been a Foster Father to five (5) children in
the past seven (7) years. Four have returned to their natural families
and we are adopted the other.
Hancock, Patricia M. (Gray),
Annandale, VA
Law Firm
Administrator. Divorced. One child: Heather. Best:
Hanging out with the Berwyn Boys at Johnson’s drug store in Berwyn and
jamming to music. Hanging out at Greenbelt Center and Hollywood. Going
to the Bladensburg Firehouse Friday night dances. Cruising the area for
parties. Piling in cars and going to the North Beach Pier. Sitting in
the back of the school bus with Pat Mitchell counting our lunch money and
talking about what parties we were going to on the weekend and what we
were going to drink, and good friends. Worst: Peer
pressure and trying to be cool. Getting grounded for coming home late.
Staying up late studying and grades.
Hartnell, Cynthia (Horlen),
Mandaue City, Philippines
Homemaker, Baptist
Missionary. Attended college. Married to Aubrey (Bo) who is a Baptist
Missionary. Four children: Christine, Aileen, Deborah and Elizabeth.
Two grandchildren: Hannah and Aubrey. Highlights: Four
wonderful daughters who each have married wonderful guys. Thirty-five
years of married life. Serving God and teaching bible to Filipinos for
thirty years. Best: Faithful friends who helped me
“survive” school and made life normal and enjoyable for me. My father
contracted A.L.S. during my Junior High and High school years which made
life complicated at home and school. Thanks for standing by me.
Herling, Karene (Lagone),
Gambrills, MD
Retired from the
Federal Government (GSA, IT Solutions CFO) Attended 3+ years of college.
Married three times, recent marriage to Larry Larone. Three children:
Sheila, Lynn and Karen. Seven grandchildren: Jackson, Autumn, Bryan,
Christian, TJ, Joey and James. Highlights: A very
fulfilling and rewarding career with GSA, and more importantly, wonderful
years as a mother, grandmother and wife. Best/Worst: I
like my teachers and learned many things that have helped me all through
life. I loved the teen-age social years. I only regret that I was caught
smoking once (Now I do not believe in smoking.)
Henning, Stephen M., Prince
Frederick, MD
Retired. College
courses. Married to Lynda who is retired. Two children: Jeffrey and
Beth Lynne. Four grandchildren: Jacob, Jonathan, Jordan and Amber.
Highlights: I retired after thirty-six and a half years as an
Assistant District Manager for Southern Maryland Electric Co-op. I
supervised sixty employees and a $5 million budget.
Hickman, John P., Bel
Alton, MD
Soon to be retired
from Xerox Technician (August ’05.) Married to Marianna who is a Middle
School Teacher. One child: Kelly. Grandchildren: Would have to ask
Kelly, but I don’t think so! Highlights: Major
accomplishment – lasting this long and looking so damn good. Breaking 80
at gold (ONCE!) Watching my beautiful daughter grow up, surviving one
divorce and marrying a much improved second wife. Making it to
retirement!! Best: Friday night football games. Junior
Prom. Senior Prom. Sadie Hawkins. Studying at PG Regional Library (yeah
right.) Cruising the “MO” or Micky D’s or PG Regional Library. All the
good friends and beautiful girls I knew. Graduation, and many more too
numerous to list… Worst: President Kennedy’s assassination
(during sophomore English and US History) and honestly, I can’t think of
any others. I remember my days at High Point as being such a BLAST!
Higdon, Jr., Ralph V.,
Edgewater, MD
National Account
Manager for Dorling Kindersley Publishing. B.S. from the University of
Maryland. Married to Margaret who is a Medical Specialist at
Davidsonville Elementary. Two children: Jonathan and Michael.
Highlights: Extensive travel (business & personal.) I took two
(2) months in summer of 1970 driving/camping across the country in a
Volkswagen Beetle with my good friend and neighbor Bernie Brew. I married
Margaret in June of 1971 and we drove and camped across the country for
Four (4) weeks. What a honeymoon! We’ve never been camping since.
Best/Worst: I’m hard-pressed to come up with my any “worst”
memories, but I had a great time and had a lot of fun on my Cross Country
Track teams, especially with Don Zalucky as a teammate. What a funny
guy! My favorite teacher who had the biggest influence on my four (4)
years at High Point was Charles Issing, my Latin teacher for three (3)
years.
Hoff, Barbara Ellen (Moore),
Tucson, AZ
Retired. Bach
Science Nursing. Divorced. I can’t remember much about high school.
Holbrook, Dan, Knoxville,
TN
Estate Planning
Lawyer. Married to Mary Wells – High Point class of ’66. Two children:
Christopher and Wells. Two grandchildren. Highlights:
Happily married after all these years – empty nest years are the best!
Ran Grand Canyon form north rim to south rim in one day with my two sons,
and still running long distances, especially trails. Started my own law
firm see
www.hpestatelaw.com. Active in church and community activities. Live
in a townhouse in downtown Knoxville, where we walk to everything.
Best: The smiles of the people I cared about. Worst:
Feeling embarrassed as a wallflower.
Hontz, Thomas, Odenton, MD
Not working at this
time. Divorced. Two children: TJ and Eric: Five grandchildren.
Highlights: My two sons and my five grandchildren.
Best/Worst: I have a lot of fond memories of my high school days.
Fortunately, my memory blotted out the bad memories..
Hopkins, Glenn Lee,
Highland, MD
Retired Federal
Government. B.S. from George Washington University. Married 2 times.
Married to Donna. Two children: Travis and Michael. Highlights:
US Army ’66-’68. A.A. in Business at GWU. Raising my sons as a single
father. My marriage to Donna. Retiring at 55. Driving NASCAR Cup Cars.
Traveling all over the US & Hong Kong (wife’s family) with my wife and
sons. Worst: Being 1A while at HPHS for the draft.
Best: Running Track – Spring ’63 and ’64.
Horigan, Jr., Richard D.,
Fairfield, PA
Retired (1973-2002)
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum – Chief of Restoration – Senior
Restoration Specialist. Some classes at Charles County Community College
(when working at Naval Ordinance Station, Indian Head, MD 1971-1973)
Married to Carol who is a part-time Antique Dealer and Clerk – Emmitsburg
Antique Mall, Emmitsburg, MD. Two children: Shawn and Kelly.
Highlights: Special Forces-Detachment 2-First Air Commandos
(1966-1970.) Getting my pilot’s license (1969.) Working on the
Smithsonian aircraft and spacecraft such as: Wright Flyer, Spirit of St.
Louis, Bell X-1 (first airplane to break the sound barrier), Enola Gay and
both American and Russian spacecraft. Building my own airplane hangar in
retirement. Best/Worst: Graduating and moving on.
Hughes, James (Jim) W.,
Harrisonburg, VA
Cobbler. Lots & lots
of further education…very diversified. Very married…to the same wonderful
woman-Carole (Crandall..Class of ’66.), who is an Assistant Comptroller
for Harrisonburg Electric Commission. Three children: Deborah, Marcia
and Scott. Five grandchildren: Alexander, Brianna, Lillian, Shelby and
Seaira. Highlights: I’ve had many exciting things happen in
the last forty (40) years. Everything we have done has been a learning
experience. From parenting 101 to the three businesses that we have
owned. I’ve been in sales and have had the good fortune to be awarded a
national recognition for what we accomplished. We somehow raised our
children without losing our hair and keeping them out of jail. We are
blessed with five (5) beautiful grandchildren. We now have, finally,
found the work that I really enjoy and fortunately have been very good at
it. Our Cobbler shop has done very well and my abilities have gained
national recognition. I do a monthly “how to” article in our trade
magazine, “Shop Talk.” I’ve been very active in the VFW working with
veterans, and enjoying the camaraderie. I have been post commander twice
and very involved on the state level. I am also active in the American
Legion and currently hold an office there. Carole and I are now doing a
lot of traveling. We enjoy attending teddy bear shows in Gettysburg and
other places the Teddy Bear fanciers gather. We also enjoy traveling to
shoe service trade shows all over the U.S., next stop, San Antonio, TX.
We just enjoy going to look-see anywhere and everywhere. We are going to
Savannah in the Spring to meet my brother, Tom and his wife Susan who live
in Jacksonville, FL. Tom is a High Point graduate, Class of ’63.
Hull, Judith L. (Daymont),
Durham, NC
Business
Owner/Manager. B.S. in Nursing. Master of Science in Management.
Married to Peter who is also a Business Owner. Two children: Todd and
Chad. Highlights: Air Force Nurse during the Vietnam War.
Nursing instructor at community college. Own and manage a successful
party equipment rental business with my husband of over thirty-five (35)
years. Best: Summit Singer road trips to sing at various
places in the Washington area. Latin class with Mr. Issing. Worst:
Sitting in English class when the announcement came over the PA
system the Pres. Kennedy had been shot.
Jackson, II, Richard D.,
Dagsboro, DE
Retired IBM Manager in June 2004. B.S. from University of Maryland.
Married to Jo. Two children: Kelly and Brett. Highlights:
Thirty-six years of marriage to a wonderful wife, my children, family
and friends. Thirty-five successful years to IBM.
Living on the Waterfront of Indian River Bay (near
Bethany Beach, DE.) in our retirement dream house that we designed.
Best: Every day being with friends and being proud to be in the
graduating class of ’65 (one of the best if not the greatest class in the
history of High Point.) Too many great memories to list! Worst:
The day the announcement came over the PA system the President Kennedy had
been shot and died. I was in French class in the portables. After the
announcement and during the rest of the school day-the silence except for
girls crying!
Jacobson, Gregory, Rockville, MD
Lock & Security Business, Married to
Paula Miller - Class of '65 who is a housewife. Two children: Adam and
Daniel. Hobbies include a collection of Casino Chips from around the
country.
Jewler, Marcia J. (Wesoky),
New York, NY
Not working at the
moment. B.S. from Boston University. Married to Charles who is a cinema
executive. Three children: Joshua, Sean and Brett. Highlights:
I have lived in Europe for the past 20 years. We are currently living in
Rome, Italy for 6 years; Paris, France for 2 years; New York for 2 years;
London, England for 10 years. Amazing experiences in different cultures,
with lots of great travel. Best/Worst: Great memories of
working on “The Beacon” newspaper. Literary magazine and yearbook. Great
friends and some memorable teachers.
Johnson, Sandra (Watt),
Riva, MD
Part-time Office Manager –Counseling Center. Married to Mark who is an
Account Executive. Two children: Christine and Kevin. Highlights:
Enjoying life and raising two wonderful kids. A lot of traveling.
Experienced landlord with rental properties. Coached high school
cheerleaders for seven years. Still bowling and playing golf.
Best: Remembering all my great friends and things we did in high
school. Worst: Not making the cheerleading squad in my
senior year – got to final tryouts – “lost my voice,” not good!
Karlinsky, Phyllis (Chorazy),
Reston, VA
Chief Operating
Officer. B.S. in Science, Education. Masters in Accounting; CPA; CFP.
Married to Leonard who is a retired teacher. Two children: Ryan and
Joshua. Highlights: Had my own Financial Services
Practice. Manage on e of the largest cosmetic surgery practices in the
country. Will be celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary this
year. Walked in the 1st WDC Avon Breast Cancer walk and raised
over $9000 for the cause. Have been a supporter of ending world hunger in
our lifetime. Best: Walking the halls of HPHS every
morning and people watching. I loved my classes with Mr. Loh and Mrs.
McClellan who both inspired me to pursue my dreams.
Keeney, Kendra (Hurt),
Arnold, MD
Aquatic Fitness
Instructor. University of Maryland. Married to Jerry who is an Electrical
Engineer. Two children: Kevin and Yvonne. Four grandchildren
Highlights: Married for thirty (37) years Grandchildren are so
much fun. International travel. Best: Graduation.
Worst: 10th grade - split shifts.
Kerr, Michael Russell,
Great Mills, MD
Police Officer
(retired January 2004.) AA Degree in Law Enforcement Administration (PG
Community College.) Married to Linda who is retired as an Executive
Administrative Aide. One stepson: David. One granddaughter: Anya.
Highlights: Vietnam ’65-’66. US Navy. DC Firefighter
’71-’76. Police Officer from ’77 to Dec. 31, 2003. Fire Chief
(volunteer) at Burtonsville Vol. Fire Department for 15+ years (stepped
down in ’99.) Married for second time for almost thirty-one (31) years.
Moved to southern St. Mary’s County in Sept. ’02. Retired from Police
Department Jan. 1, ’04. Vice President, since Dec.’00 of the Chesapeake
Region Law Enforcement Accreditation Alliance (CRLEAA), which includes law
enforcement agencies from Maryland, Delaware and DC. Now working as a
part-time consultant for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office regarding
international law enforcement accreditation through CALEA.
Best/Worst: Time colors all recollection. I Don’t have any real
traumatic memories of High Point. Of course now I know that life was much
simpler then. I do vividly recall being in Mr. Brewrink’s Shop class when
President Kennedy was shot in Dallas and how it affected all of us. Best
memories are skipping school a LOT in my Senior year and going to the
museums (!?) in DC with my best friend and fellow graduate, Paul Leibe.
Keyser, Robert B., Sumter,
SC
Plant Controller,
Westinghouse Electric and Eaton Corp., thirty-two (32) years. B.S. in
Accounting from the University of Maryland 1971. Married to Brenda who is
an Tuomey Hospital Administrator. Two children: Brent and Amanda and two
grandchildren. Highlights: 1st Westinghouse
Electric Controller to open business in Ireland from 1978 through 1981.
Assisted 1st Irish employee and family to immigrate to USA in
1987, the family and children are very successful as USA citizens.
Best/Worst: With our football team being untitled/undefeated we
lost to Northwestern High School 6-0 late in the 4th quarter to
lose the county championship.
King, Carol (Michie),
Rockville, MD
Manager in the
Department of Defense. BA, University of MD CP, MA Johns. Married to
William. Highlights: Working on arms control negotiations
for the Chemical Weapons Convention. Best: Mrs. Giedrys
“Russian Class.” Worst: Trigonometry.
Korer, Otto Paul, Fenton,
MI
Retired. Married to
Susan. Children: Steve, Jeff, Marc, Stephanie and Sherrie.
Grandchildren: Mike, Samantha, Craig, Tyler, Kiersten, Chloe and Jacob.
Kremkau, Randall W., Palm
Coast, FL
Retired as a Human
Resources Manager. B.S. from the University of Maryland (Numerous
Professional Courses.) Married to Linda who is a retired as a Technical
Publications Editor. One child: Kevin. One grandchild on the way.
Highlights: Completed a 32 year career in the Federal Service,
Certified as a senior professional in Human Resources (SPHR.) Recipient
of numerous awards and recognitions. Best: Football Games
and graduation week. Worst: Getting caught skipping
school. Miss Comby catching me & my girlfriend (wife) kissing in the
hallway.
Kubis, Margaret K. (Johnson),
Lincoln, MA
Formerly a Loan
Officer, Real Estate Broker and Licensed Real Estate Appraiser. Marries
to Richard who is a Real Estate Developer. On son: James.
Highlights: Widowed by another husband; Marshall D. O’Connell.
Married now to Richard Johnson. He has one grandson and one
granddaughter. Husband and I spend our free time fishing and boating in
Spring and Fall and we ski during the Winter.
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