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Lazar, David, Gaithersburg,
MD
Driver, RVN Vet.
B.S. University of Maryland. Married to Shacty who is a beautician. Two
children: Esther and Louis. One grandchild. Highlights:
Survival. Best/Worst: Staring down a mean dog while
hawking band candy.
Leibe, Paul Curtis,
Lexington Park, MD
Newspaper
Reporter/Photographer. Some college, no degree. Married to Susan who is
a Hospital Emergency Room Technician. Highlights: One of
the biggest accomplishments for me in recent years was surviving triple
bypass surgery in ’99 that went bad and kept me in the hospital for more
than a month. Doing fine now, by the way. My professional highlight is
what I am doing now: after seventeen (17) years as a Police Office (in
Takoma Park, Annapolis and as an Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Deputy) – I
left law enforcement and discovered the best job in the world-working for
a newspaper. I’ve been a Photographer and Writer for The Enterprise
Newspaper in St. Mary’s County for the past nineteen (19) years and loved
every minute of it. In March of this year my paper was named Newspaper of
the Year for our division by the Maryland-Delaware-Washington, DC (MDDC)
Press Association for the region (and wouldn’t my High Point English
teachers be amazed to see me now, after they basically gave up all hope of
my even speaking the language correctly, much less using it on a
day-to-day basis as my primary working tool!!) Best/Worst:
It has to be skipping school with friends one day in Spring of my senior
year and using the time to visit landmark’s in DC, only to be seen by a DC
policeman who happened to know me, and everyone with me that day. He
ratted us out and we were all suspended for a few days, which was actually
OK with me since not going to school was the whole idea anyway. Coming in
a close second was another day I skipped school, shortly before
graduation, to go to Chesapeake Beach with my then girlfriend (another
Class of ’65 grad, who will remain unnamed,) only to have my car blow up
in Upper Marlboro, leaving us stranded on the side of Route 4. We only
had enough money between us for her to get a ride home. I stayed behind,
trying to figure out some way to get the car back to Greenbelt without my
parent learning what happened. She later signed my yearbook, “I’ll always
remember U.M.”-----hmmmmmm, I wonder if she does?!!
Lingrell, Elizabeth (Woerner),
Portland, OR
Librarian. Master in
Library Science. Divorced. Children: Margie and August. No
grandchildren. Major Highlights: Media Center Director at
Reed College since 1986. Perform in various musical groups in Portland.
President of Coutradance Group here and my children. Best:
Performing with Summit Singers & Choir. Worst: Mrs. Biggs
for English!
LoCastro, Gem C. (McCoy),
Rising Sun, MD
Jeweler, Wedding
Coordinator, Photographer, Baby Shop and Antique Shop. Married two times,
Divorced one time. Widowed one time. My fiancé-Bryan is an auctioneer.
Two children: Bryan and Gem. Six grandchildren. Highlights:
My wonderful family, loving spouses, my fiancés and successful
businesses. Best: Actually, I was very proud to be a
student at High Point and I made some lifelong friends. Worst:
The day I moved away was the worst!
Lorr, Nancy, Ithaca, NY
Lowen, Sue E. (Ahlas),
Hoschton, GA
Self Employed.
Married to Robert. Children: Tobert-34. Grandchildren: Twin girls age
3.
Lucas, Sherry L. (Morrison),
Bluffton, SC
Senior Management
Trade Association; Certified Financial Planner. Masters of Science –
Strategic Human Resources/American University; CFP/College for Financial
Planning; CEBS candidate-Wharton School of University of PA. married to
Stephen who is a CFP; Benefits Manager. Four children: Katie, Andrew,
Jon and Andres. One grandchild, and one on the way. Highlights:
Professional;-VP & Board of Directors, Financial Services Company;
Director of Marketing/Communications Financial Svs Division of Trade
Association. Educational: MS degree. Creative-Weave, spin, quilt or
play the organ. Philanthropic: Board of Directors, American Red Cross
Palmetto Chapter. Other: Great time living in Germany in eighties, still
a student taking law.
Mahoney, Judith M. (Woodburn),
Mechanicsville, MD
Administrative/Credentialing Assistant. Some college. Married to Jim who
is retired. Highlights: Raising four wonderful, successful
children: John, Jody, Jennifer and Tim. Three stepchildren: Frank, Kim
and Angie. Seven grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Best:
Times with friends, Teen Club and the Mighty Moe. Worst:
Hearing of JFK’s death while sitting in Business Law class and not making
majorette squad because of a “D” in Bookkeeping, first semester, sophomore
year after scoring the highest score of all that had ever tried out. Dr.
Chotiner wouldn’t let me on the squad, wouldn’t give me a chance to bring
the grade up.
Main, Daniel, Beltsville,
MD
Work as a Heat and
Air Conditioning Technician and Welder. Divorced. Two children: Julie
and Christina. Three grandchildren: Ashley, Christen and Cassidy.
Mask, Craig D., Port
Republic, MD
Soil Conservation
Rural Planner. Married to Paula (Ferrant) who is an Archaeologist. One
child: Dawn. One grandchild: William.
Martin, Karon Collette (Brown),
College Park, MD
Program Coordinator,
US Army Research Laboratory Training or Further Education. AA Business
Management. Divorced. Children: Caron-29. Grandchildren: Keenan-7.
Major Highlights: or Accomplishment of yours last 40 years:
Made it to retirement age; can retire any time :o): Purchased a home.
Purchased “weekend” second home.
Mayo, Jr., Jim K.,
Ypsilanti, MI
Engineer. B.S.M.E.
at the University of Maryland. Married to Judith who is an Ordained
Deacon, United Methodist Church. Two children: Amy and Michael. Two
grandchildren. Highlights: After graduation from Maryland
in 1969, I moved to Michigan to work for Ford Motor Co. in engine design.
I led the initial work on the design of the 3.8L Essex engine that went
into production in 1981 and had a major role in the 3.0L V6 that launched
with the Taures in 1986 including putting the engine in the Aerostar and
major updates. I retired on January 1, 2000. I did some consulting work
for about a year in engine cooling but now I am not employed outside the
home. I baby-sit my grandchildren two days a week and goof off the rest
of the time. Best: No real bad memories other than the loss
of friends (that may have been after high school.) The good memories
revolve around friends, cars, girls and good times. If you have not read
Cary Thomas’s book “Beltsville Shell,” do so. It brings back many of the
memories and tells the story of the time.
McConkey, Thomas Michael,
Afton, VA
Edible Landscaping
Mail Order Nursery. PGCC – Maryland. Married to Jeannie. Three
children: Gabe, Ian and Juliet. Major Highlights: A couple
of CD’s. A fine nursery. A great place to live. Best:
Vickie Jenkins, Guy Meredith, Connie McConnell, Walter Wilder, Bonnie
Reid, Jody Sherlin, the people especially Gail Woodburn. Worst:
Mrs. Combe chasing me/Mrs. Biggs correcting my punctuation. One of the
Berwyn guys telling me to wipe the smile off my face.
McCord, Ann (Quirante),
Virginia Beach, VA
Retired Civil
Servant. Married to Thomas who is a Merchant Seaman. Two children:
Kimberly and Paul. Three grandchildren. Highlights: Having
raised two children who are both very successful in both their
professional and personal lives. Best: The camaraderie of friends (such
as the fun times we had riding the bus to and from school.) Also, I will
never forget the school activities, especially Blue and Gold Night!
Mehring, Richard Sterling,
Silver Spring, MD
Real Estate
Broker/Developer. Married to Connie. Children: Richard, Robert, Beth
and Melissa. No grandchildren. Raised four children. Major
Highlights: Built a house with my own hands. Started a Put
School. Developed Residential Communities twelve times. Best:
Cruisin’ with my friends in our Plymouths. Worst:
First School Bus Ride.
Messick, Barbara (Gibson),
Bowie, MD
Vocal Music
Teacher/Piano Teacher/Church Organist/Choir Director/Pianist. Master of
Education in Piano Performance. Single. One child: Donna, who is an
English Teacher at Seneca Valley High School. Highlights:
Prince George’s County Music Teacher for twenty-nice (29) years. Church
Musician for twenty-seven (27) years. Piano Teacher. Pianist for the
“Capitol Club” within the Capitol Centre for eight (8) years and mother to
Donna Lynn. Best: I have cherished memories of learning in
a high school where education was emphasized, learning was expected, a
disciplined environment was evident, and teachers/students burned the
midnight oil “giving their best efforts to the project.”
Miles, Maryann (Payne),
Bowie, MD
Day Care Provider.
Married to Steven who is an Aerospace Engineer. Three children: Andrew,
Kristina and Jake. One grandchild. Highlights: raising three
beautiful successful children and running a successful day care for twenty
(20) years.
Miller, Paula, Rockville,
MD
Housewife. Married to
Greg Jacobson - Class of '65 who has a Lock & Security Business. Two
children: Adam and Daniel. Highlights: Cooking and Teaching
Assistant. Publish recipes for cookbooks. Hobbies include a large hat
collection.
Mintz, Frank P.,
Martinsburg, WV
Writer/Editor. PhD.,
US History, University of Maryland. Married to Beatriz who is retired and
now a house-wife. Highlights: Author of a book based on
doctorate: “Liberty Lobby and the American Right: Race, Conspiracy and
Culture. Greenwood Press 1985. Best/Worst: The nasty, mean
behavior of bullies/bad kids, and the good friends I miss.
Moffett, Jack, Laurel, MD
University of
Maryland. Letter Carrier. Married thirty years to Linda who is a Physical
Education Teacher. Two children: Kaime and Brandon. Highlights:
Finishing top 10% in Marine Corps Marathon - 3:08. Coaching son's State
Champ Soccer Team; seeing my son compete in the NCAA's in college;
watching Jaime perform with his jazz band (playing guitar), keeping my
hair! Best/Worst: Being a senior, mall parties on the
weekends, parties at Tanguay's, enjoying the beginning of the "British
Invasion."
Monke, Dennis L.,
Greenbelt, MD
Musician-Pianist/Piano Tuner. Bachelor of Music Degree from MU.
Divorced. Three children: Michael, Katie and Bessie. One grandchild:
Jason. Highlights: I married for love both times; raised
three children; I was a single parent. I wrote a book. I won a lot of
glory on the stage. I do yoga and read a lot of books. I hope I have
added to the happiness of the lives of at least a few people. Best:
I remember all the wonderful people who were my fellow studes and HPHS.
So find me at the reunion and share your life’s story, your joys and
sorrows; your goals and victories; your wisdom, your hopes and your
dreams.
Mooney, Rita Ann (Creitz),
Arlington, VA
Highlights:
Program Coordinator, Seafood Inspection Program, US Department of
Commerce. Divorced. Got married, got divorced, finally learned to live
with appreciation for each day! Best: Miss Keene’s History
class and riding horses in the Riding Club with Mr. Gough. Worst:
Hearing JFK’s assassination in Mr. Issing’s class.
Moore, Cheryle Lyn (Stephens),
St. Louis, Mo
Real Estate
Investor. B.S. in Special Education from the University of Maryland.
Married to Joe who is an Airline Pilot. Two children: Brooke and Spike.
Murr, Joyce (Price),
Harwood, MD
Secretary, Anne
Arundel Community College. Married to Terry. Children: Michael and
Steven. Major Highlights: Had a great career – Purchasing
Agent for Marriott. Have a really nice husband and raised two kids who
are college graduates and employed. Best/Worst: I just
loved going to school.
Naylor, Cathy (Abbott),
Greenbelt, MD
Registered Nurse.
Married for thirty-seven years to John who is a Steamfitter. Two
children: Brian and Amy.
Nurmi, Barbara (Erakks-Taylor),
Hannibal, MO
Weaver/Writer.
Divorced. Two children: Kendra and Lisa and two grandchildren.
Highlights: Designed information system for Carter White House,
GM and Ford Taurus. Adopted two children. Published two books on
silence. Currently weaving custom shawls. Best: Keene’s
History class. Worst: Living so far away made it hard to
join in extra curricular activities and limited social life and I was shy!
Olenginski, Edward,
Gaithersburg, MD
Environmental
Engineer. B.S., University of Maryland. Married to Betty (Terry.) One
child: Christy. Grandchildren: David, Jonathan, Rachel & Abby.
Highlights: Married high school sweetheart for 33 years.
Wonderful daughter. Successful career and have several long time friends
– some from high school. Best: Enjoyed high school.
Several good teachers. Good friends. Hard work and plenty of good
times. Night football games. Dances. Proms and sports.
Oser, Karl M., Castle Rock,
CO
Retired. Divorced.
One son: Adam. One grandson: Colton. Highlights: Four
(4) years USAF 1966-1970. Thirteen (13) years worked at USAG Academy
(Printing and Publication); Ten (10) years Director of Printing (Hospital
Shared Services); Nine (9) years CEO of San-I-Pak, Inc.; 1988 and 1989
Drag Racing Track Champion. 1988 Division Five Champion. Best:
Playing football and graduation. No worst memories.
Patterson, Marie Ruth (King),
Fredericksburg, VA
Actively employed for
eighteen years in Maryland, DC and Virginia. B.S. in Elementary and
Middle Education. A Distributor for Shaklee for thirty years. Married to
Ronnie King (Class of ’64,) who is a Compositer. One child: Jaime.
Highlights: My major highlights in the last forty years are
those things that I’ve been so passionate about, such as being a wife or
mother, or nurse, or childcare provider, or teacher (teaching in various
positions, including ten years of Sunday School. I was a Substitute
Teacher at schools until 2001.) I’ve done volunteerism over the years. I
can’t think of one “best memory.” I enjoyed the teachers, students,
activities, after school clubs and more!!
Payne, Susan (Schwartzbach),
South Bethesda, MD
Real Estate
Broker/Renovation Contractor. Married to Saul who is an Attorney. Two
boys; Six grandchildren. Highlights: Being happy!
Best/Worst: Mardi Gras with the band was great!
Perkins, Frances, Roxbury,
MA
Teacher. B.S. in ’69
and M.A. in ’85. Highlights: International travel
including extended stay in Cuba; also Latin America and Europe. Teaching
career in foreign language. ESL, Special Education, Bilingual Education.
Best: Great preparation for my teaching career. Mrs.
Biggs, Mr. Wistort and Miss Keene. I think especially of Mr. Wistort
since I now teach science. Going to evening events with my friends. Miss
Keene’s lectures. Making up substitute lyrics to Christmas carols in
biology. Worst: Gym, Typing (because I was bad at both.)
Pitts, Diane Jeaneene
(Griffith), Luray, VA
School Bus Driver.
College courses in Fine Arts and Programming. Married to Charles who is a
business owner. Three children: Robert, Ron and Randy. Nine
grandchildren. Highlights: Living in Germany for three
years and again visiting old friends there when my sons were stationed in
the service. Raising my children. Helping with local school clubs and
events, art clubs & events. Local church events. Helping with the care
of both of our parents as they became ill. Best/Worst: Mr.
Sheldon – great Vice Principal. JFK being shot.
Plachta, Cynthia (Cindy)
(Stacy), Swanton, MD
Journalist/Tree
Farmer with my husband on a 315 acre farm. B.X. in Journalism. M.S. in
Eng/Education. Married for thirty-five (35) years to Marshall who is the
CEO of a tree farm business. Two children: Chester and Krysta.
Highlights: Our tree farm, Pinetum, has been featured on TV and
cover story of the Washington Post Magazine; winning Maryland/Delaware
Press Association Awards for news writing. Best: Working
on the Beacon and dancing in the Modern Dance Club’s shows. No worst –
remember wonderful classmates and staff of Beacon.
Polaschik, Elizabeth (Betty)
(Smith), Olney, MD
Retired as
Administrative Specialist, Department of Commerce. Attended the
University of Maryland. Married to Norman who is a Cartographer,
Department of Commerce. Two children: Milisa and Kristopher. Two twin
grandchildren: Stephen and Matthew. Highlights: Finding a
great husband, raising two wonderful kids and eventually having an
enjoyable career. Best: Having an afternoon class in the
new air-conditioned wing. Worst: Having to walk outside in
all sorts of weather to the portable classrooms.
Prater, Daniel K.,
Broadview Heights, OH
EEEO Specialist with
the Department of Veterans Affairs. B.A. in German Language and
Literature from the University of Maryland in 1970. Divorced. Two
children: Phillip and Rebecca. Highlights: I have
survived thirty-two years of government service with the VA and US Army
(Airborne) ’71-’73. For about twenty-five of those years I was in Human
Resources and served twenty years as a Personnel Officer. I worked at VA
facilities and hospitals in Buffalo, NY; Detroit, MI; Northampton, MA;
Milwaukee, WI; Miles City, MT; Butler, PA; Erie, PA and Cleveland, OH.
While living in Milwaukee, I began learning how to play the bagpipes, and
then in Miles City, MT, I helped form a bagpipe band. We marched in
parades and performed all over eastern Montana and competed at various
Highland Games in Colorado, winning several prizes. In my younger days, I
played some serious chess, placing in the top three in three of my
tournaments. My ex-wife and I raised two beautiful children, who both now
live in Pennsylvania. Last year, after a long process of discernment at
age 57, I had decided to become a monk in a Benedictine monastery.
Best: Playing trumpet in the Symphonic Band, especially
Shastokovich’s 5th Symphony. Worst:
Northwestern High School scoring a touchdown and beating us 6-0 in our
senior year.
Prescott, Joel, Columbia,
MD
Sales Manager. B.S.
and M.B.A. Single. Highlights: I lived in California for
eight years. My coast to coast friends are the most fun. Currently
training English Cocker Spaniels to hunt as one of my varied hobbies I
have had over the years. Best: Going to the “MO.”
Rafful, Gary E., Bethesda,
MD
Physician/Internal
Medicine. Divorced with one child: Leah. At age forty (40) became a
physician trained in Pathology/Internal Medicine. Own my own practice.
Medical Officer (LCDR) in the US Navy. Best: Playing in
the Symposium Band. Worst: Playing in the Symposium Band.
Raine, Alexander D. (Sandy),
Grayslake, IL
Vice President of
Real Estate – US Foodservice, Inc. B.A. from the University of Maryland.
Married to Ruth who is a Broker’s Assistant. Three children: Scott,
David and Rebecca and two grandchildren. Highlights: A
wonderful wife, three self-sufficient children and two wonderful grand
kids. An appreciation of life and good friends with which to share it.
(Real Estate career of thirty-one years is secondary.)
Raney, Barbara J., Silver
Spring, MD
Retired. Single.
Highlights: After 37 ½ years of Federal Government services.
Retired from the US Department of Justice, which included working at the
FBI, Watergate Special Prosecutor’s office and the Drug Enforcement
Administration.
Ranson, Richard (Rick),
Greenbelt, MD
Retired Federal
Management Analyst – currently volunteer coordinator. B.A., Master’s
Certificate in Project Management. Married to Barbara who is an
Administrative Assistant. Five children: Leigh, Will, Kristen;
(stepchildren) Marcia and Melissa. Five grandchildren: Keifer, Hannah,
Zack, Dylan and Riley.
Reid, Bonnie (Bradley),
Odenton, MD
Director of
Administrative Services. Divorced. Two children: Kaeti and Brooke. One
grandchild. Highlights: My two beautiful daughters is my
major accomplishment over the last forty (40) years. Kaeti is an aspiring
singer/producer living in north of San Francisco in Mill Valley,
California and Brooke (who will never leave her mommy) gave me the most
beautiful granddaughter anyone could ever wish for, Penelope. It’s quite
an accomplishment to see two individuals that you gave birth to, nurtured
and guided become strong, talented adults. Best: Best
memories are the friends I made. I’ve lost track of many and hope I can
catch up with a few at the reunion. Advanced Biology was the best class I
had in High Point. Mr. Wistort was the greatest. He made learning easy
and motivated us beyond what we thought we were capable of achieving.
Worst: My first day at High Point is my worst memory – our bus
didn’t pick us up so I was thirty (30) minutes late for my first day of
high school. My nerves were on edge to begin with and then I had to go
into Mr. Mullen’s class late and he made it clear he wasn’t happy that I
was tardy!
Reid, Beverly Ann (Abdalla),
Perryville, MD
Retired from
Unilever, Inc. Married to Steve Abdalla. Two children: Steve, Jr. and
Brandon and two grandchildren. Highlights: Keeping Steve
in line! Best/Worst: Mrs. Waller’s Typing class.
Reinoehl, Richard, Bowie,
MD
Retired Police
Officer. Married to Joan who works for Prince George’s County Schools.
Three children: Richelle, Amy and Greg. Highlights:
Twenty-six (26) years with the Prince George’s County Police. My
daughter. My wife and learning how to sail. Best: Meeting
so many interesting people. Being elected Senior Class President.
Rhine, Linda, (Bowen),
Clinton, MD
Married in 1965 to
Hersel. I am a housewife with three children: Angela, Anthony and Andrew
and six grandchildren.
Richter, Diana (Thewlis),
Sonoma, CA
Freelance
Illustrator/Part-time Professor at the Academy of Art University/Guest
Lecturer. A.A. in Commercial Art, B.F.A. in Illustration, Masters in
Progress. Numerous workshops and conferences. Married to Gary who is an
Information Technologies Specialist. One child: Kristina and one
grandchild. Highlights: Being happily married for almost
thirty-nine (39) years. Becoming a mother and grandmother, and passing on
my knowledge and experiences to others. One of my illustrated books was
instrumental in saving the lives of at least six (6) children. I have
also won some art awards and been on the board of directors for various
professional art organizations. My current professional affiliations are
the San Francisco Society of Illustrators, the Society of Children’s Book
Writers and Illustrators, the North West Air Force Artists Association,
and the California Watercolor Association. Best: A few
great friends and Mr. Mullins, my senior English teacher who called me
“Sunshine.” Worst: The usual teenage angst.
Riismandel, Jack B.,
Columbia, MD
Faciliter. A.A.,
B.B.A., Computer Training. Married to Kathleen. Three children:
Kristen, Michael and Timothy. Highlights: Having raised
three wonderful children. Best: All the times that ended
up with the Takoma Park Police.
Rogers, Suzanne J. (Lees),
Ellicott City, MD
Communications
Analyst. B.A. from the University of Maryland in Language. Divorced.
Two children: Karen and Katherine. Highlights: Raising
two wonderful and accomplished daughters. Best/Worst:
Getting caught skipping school by my Dad and then getting hauled into
school to see Miss Comby.
Ronchi, Diane C.,
Greenbelt, MD
Passport Agent for
the Pentagon (Army) Divorced. Two children: Diane and Jeffrey. Four
grandchildren: Jeannette, Mark, Tony and Alyssa. Highlights:
Besides boasting of my two children and four grandchildren, (a mother).
Having the strength to bring fellow co-workers to safety on 9-11 who
otherwise were unable to move on their own. Working that day in the
Pentagon has given me a whole new outlook on life. I cherish every day
that god gives us! Best: Such good memories. Having great
friends and great teachers. I learned so much! Almost all was 100%
positive. Only Art class did I rebel, just couldn’t do that modern art
stuff – I simply had to paint horses in the back of class. Still do
today!!!
Roth, Robin Hope, San
Francisco, CA
College teacher with
a Master’s in Health Science. Married to Fernando Barreiro who is a Child
and Family Psychotherapist. Two children: Rio and Joaquin.
Highlights: -include creating and teaching Women’s Health Issues
course at City College of San Francisco, as well as the HIV Prevention Sex
Education program; instigating political action that put that warning on
over-the-counter drugs to “consult a health professional if pregnant or
breastfeeding”; living with my family in San Francisco. Best:
Proudest memory is of organizing High Point’s student 24-hour fast to
protest the war in Vietnam, as part of a national student protest. Happy
memories of traveling with Mr. Wistort’s advanced Biology class, he was a
big influence on my becoming a teacher and health educator. Worst:
Burning desire to graduate and move on!
Rudy, III, Mark W.,
Beltsville, MD
Machinist. Married
to Victoria Long who is a housewife. One child: Brian. Two
grandchildren: Megan and Madison.
Sancomb, John Paul (Jack),
New Market, VA
Carpenter
Superintendent DC/MD area. Carpenter Apprentice. Married to Lela who is
a housewife. Four children: Andy, Cathy, Kimberly and Sarah. Two
stepchildren: Cindy and Chris. Seven grandchildren. Highlights:
Being able to reside in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Enjoy Caribou, Moose and deer hunting trips to Canada and locally. We
enjoy vacationing and family activities with all the kids and grandkids.
Segerstrom, Rosemary (Ingram),
Severn, MD
Homemaker. Married
to Jack who is a Curator of National Cryptologic Museum. Two children:
Catherine and Angela. Four grandchildren: Matthew, Melinda, Amy and
Jack.
Shadrick, Robert E.,
Pasadena, MD
Manager for Giant
Food Store in Riva, MD. Married to Catherine who is an Auditor. Two
children: Brian and Carrie. Highlights: Working for Giant
for thirty-five (35) years. Living on the water. Best:
Graduating, no bad memories!
Shaffer, Geraldine (Jerry)
(Diehl), Port Tobacco, MD
Elementary School
Reading Specialist. Married to Bill, who is a retired Principal. Three
children: Ryan, Scott and Lindsay. Four grandchildren.
Shepsle, Carol Ellen
(Rothenberg), Waterford, ME
Retired as a
Speech/Language Pathologist. B.A. and M.A. Married to Stanley who is a
high school teacher. One child: Zachary. Highlights:
Thirty years as a SLP in the public school in Maryland. Married for 35
years; raised our son. We retired and moved to rural Maine where we were
camp counselors for 25 summers. Best/Worst: Excellent
academics; we were lucky to have great teachers; Mr. Chotiner. Far too
large a school to feel a real bond, but fun in clubs run by dedicated
staff, especially Theater/Highlights. Best: Spanish club.
Shirlen, Jody (Betty Jo) (Fillmann),
Lanham, MD
Retired from NASA,
December 2004. Married to Fred who is retired from the Department of
Transportation. Stepchildren: Annette Zepko and Joey Fillmann. Three
step-grandchildren: Scottie, Nickie and Zachary. Highlights:
A successful career at NASA since graduation. Worst: Mr.
Copeland shoving me around during a fire drill. Best: The
whole class coming to my defense.
Siegler, Carol Ann (Joyce),
Berryville, VA
Retired Electrical
Engineer. BSEE at Maryland University. Masters in Engineering Management
Courses at George Washington University. Program Manager’s Course at
Defense Systems Management College. Married happily to Jon who is a GM-15
Logistian 2t NAVSEASYSCOM, Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Three
stepchildren: Yvette, John II and Cynthia. Four step-grandchildren.
Highlights: 1965-68: Radio Wave in USN, was a crypto operator
at the Charleston Naval Base. Attended PGCC, MDU & GWU colleges.
1976-77: Co-op’d at Goddard Space Flight Center in various
engineer-in-training positions. During one assignment, conducted network
analysis on a spacecraft prior to its launch. 1978: As a research & test
engineer, tested radar equipment onboard SSN571 Narwhal. The submarine
went under the water during tests with a female onboard (me.) 1980’s:
Re-designed SSN radio rooms to receive tactical data in order to target
and re-target cruise missies. Early 1990’s: As a Acquisition Engineer,
modified the tactical data radio design to go onboard surface ships &
aircraft. Initiated large quantity production contracts which required
CNO milestone decisions. Late 1990’s: As a System Engineer, for
worldwide Space Ground Systems, upgraded & maintained data analysis
systems & computers. Retired as Deputy Director of Ground Systems
Division, managing over 250 support contractors & government employees.
For FUN & Mental Health Relief: Ball Room & Country Western Dancing.
Single stuff for 25 years. Thought I’d never get married again, then
along came Jon who swept me off my feet at a CW dance. We’re now married
8 years. I’ve “inherited” Grandkids, thanks to him. Renovate Locke’s
Mill, a historic grist mill once owned by Col. Fielding Lewis
(brother-in-law of George Washington) and located on the Shenandoah
River. Installed a 25’ diameter waterwheel, new basement floor, new
summer beams & sill beams, installed & rehabilitated a 1900’s band saw,
and renovations continue. Wrote an article about Locke’s Mill & was
published in the “Old Mill News.” Obtained county approval for a septic
system on mill property, after only three public hearings. It seemed
historical preservation and environmental perspectives were at odds, but
in the end we obtained an agreement. Kayak (have only a dozen kayaks!)
Host Locke’s Mill Bar-B-Que’s. Enjoying Grandchildren’s visit during
Holiday/Summers. Best/Worst: Memory of HPHS school days:
Don’t remember a lot…Now have Pre-Alzheimer’s. Here’s two fond memories:
1) while driving from Mighty Moe to Mighty Moe in my father’s Rambler
Station Wagon with Sandi (Johnson) Watt, I rear-ended the car in front of
us because we were looking at some cool sexy guys walking along the
street. Upon calling DAD to let him know, he grumped “God damn Fooling
Around!” How did he know we weren’t paying attention to the road? 2)
During a Girl Scout Light Packer’s trip, we were riding in a very old
limousine to our destination, a remote farm. We felt pretty special,
getting a ride in a roomy limo. Somehow we got off the road & stuck in a
muddy field near the farm. We pushed the HEAVY limo deeper & deeper &
deeper in MUD. Finally a tractor pulled it out, but we were covered with
MUD from head to toe. UCK! Interesting & Funny how I remember disastrous
events more than others. What’s with THAT?!?
Smith, Jr., Samuel C.,
Laurel, MD
Retired. US Marine
Corps and Company. Married to Mildred, who is also retired. One child.
Highlights: Lived/Life. US Marine Corps., Western
Electric, C&P Telephone Company, Bell Atlantic and Verizon. Best:
Many Worst: Just as many, lets not go there!
Stratton, Barbara L. (Hess),
Martinsburg, WV
Retired after
thirty-five (35) years with the IRS. Graduate of the University of
Maryland. Married to Steve who is a Construction Worker. Three
children: Victoria, Michael and Rebecca. Highlights:
Enjoyed my career – had two overseas assignments. Spent most of it in
Management, culminating in division chief position with the National
Computer Center in Martinsburg, WV. Retired two years ago and spend most
of my time in volunteer activities. Best: Loved being a
pom-pom girl – they even used a picture from them for my retirement
dinner! No worst memories at all.
Strissel, Arthur,
Annapolis, MD
Retired. Further
education includes college and many training courses. Married two times
and divorced. Three children: Art, Timothy and Caroline.
Highlights: Making it to the 40th reunion.
Worst: Administration, Chotiner , Ms. Comby.
Strobel, Ronald C.,
Beltsville, MD
Pipe Fitter, Local
669. Education at Penn State. Married two times. Two children: Julie
and Jenny. One grandchild: Tyler. Highlights: Children
and grandson. Retired after 32 years as a sprinkle fitter.
Best/Worst: Wonderful classmates and the times of the 60’s.
Playing music during the week till 2 a.m. and getting up to go to school.
Suit, Diane (Davidson),
Anacortes, WA
Not working at
present time. B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of
Maryland. Married to Rick who is a retired Navy Dentist. No further
information.
Sweitzer, Darlene G. (Bouma),
Clarksville, MD
Wife, Mom, Grand mom,
Volunteer, House Executive! “Still learning” Married to John Bouma, Sr.,
Retired USDA. Five children: John, Jr., Jason, Jamie, Jared and Darla.
Four grandchildren: John III, Jason, Jr., Samantha and Jamie, Jr.
Highlights: Family, Church, 4-H volunteer for thirty (3) years.
Sixty (60) members, ages 8-18. Best: Friends, Teachers,
Future Homemakers of America (FHA), Tri-Hi-Y clubs, and so “cool to have
Slack Day.” Worst: The announcement of President John F.
Kennedy being shot and died.
Swink, Carolyn Ann (Kiser),
Mineral, VA
Program Analyst.
Took accounting and computer courses at PG Community College. Married to
John who is a Warehouse Manager. Once child: John and two
grandchildren. Highlights: In 1965, I married John and have
been happily married for forty (40) years. I retired in 2003 after
thirty-eight (38) years with the US Agency for International Development.
I fulfilled all my career and personal ambitions. In 1991, we built our
home on Lake Anna in Virginia. I have continued our family genealogical
research begun by my grandmother making many new family friendships
through research using the internet. Best: Blue and Gold
Night performance. Worst: The long bus rides from Takoma Park to
Beltsville, early morning schedule and the split schedules because our
graduation class was so large.
Taylor, Willie M. (Campbell),
New Carrollton, MD
MD, DC and VA
Licensed Sales Agent. Married to Tom who is retired. Three children:
Tommy, Scott and Cammi. Highlights: My marriage and
children are my life. I am so lucky to have gotten it right the first
time around. I am part owner of an insurance agency where I am still
working selling all lines of insurance. Best: Hanging with
my friends (whom I still keep in touch with) and having no cares in the
world…they were good years.
Tepper, Jane C. (Ershkowitz),
North Potomac, MD
Artist and Business
Owner. B.A. from the University of Maryland in 1969. married to Burton
who is in Marketing. Two children: Jason and Adam. Triplet
grandchildren: Max, Jack and Sydney. Highlights: Had a
successful career federal government career for twenty (20) years. Burt
and I raised two wonderful sons and now are grandparents of triplets.
Best/Worst: Making some wonderful lifetime friends who we’re
looking forward to being with at the reunion.
Terry, Elizabeth (Olenginski),
Gaithersburg, MD
Retired Teacher.
Married to Ed Olenginski. One child: Christy. Grandchildren: David,
Jonathan, Rachel & Abby. Highlights: Surviving 35 years of
teaching! Best/Worst: I enjoyed high school. There were
some interesting classes, good teachers and great friends. In Psychology
with Mr. Ebersol, we even took field trips! I enjoyed it so much, it
became my minor in college.
Thiebeau, Robert James,
Morehead City, NC
Retired Police
Detective, Washington DC. Educated in respondent children and rape
counseling. Married to Barbara (Bobbie), who is retired. Four children:
Wendy, Robert, Leslie and Mark and three grandchildren. Highlights:
Family and not being dead. Best: Freshman, Sophomore and junior years.
Thomas, Cary E., Carlsbad,
CA
Senior Vice
President, The Scripps Research Institute. Highlights: Inventing software and
launching a software company. Flying to work in my own airplane for eight
years. Still friends with a bunch of guys from Beltsville Shell.
Restoring old corvette. Best: Driving my ’56 Chevy to
school; great friends; some of whom are gone, but many are still in touch
today!
Tompkins, Martha (Folk),
Lanham/Seabrook, MD
Retired Librarian
with the PG County Library, New Carrollton Branch. B.S. and M.S. from the
University of Maryland. Married to Lawrence (Larry) who is a retired
computer programmer, US Bureau of the Census. One daughter: Erika.
Highlights: Leading monthly book discussions at the New
Carrollton Branch Library; singing; touring and recording with the
National Christian Choir; Church Recruiter for the Hyattsville Annual CROP
Walks; Singing in the Greenbelt Community Church Choir and the Greenbelt
Combined Choirs.
Trail, Sandra L. (Fridley),
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Financial Technician
for DFAS. Some college courses in bookkeeping. Divorced. Three children:
Tricia, Joseph and Cheryl (Deceased). Three grandchildren.
Highlights: Learning to play horseshoes and darts, winning in
tournaments. Helping other children to cope with cancer, and letting them
know that they do have a chance to live.
Trembly, Sherry L. (Thompson),
Millersville, MD
Decorative Artist.
Attended the University of Maryland and attended various art classes.
Married to Ronald. Three children: Julie, Cindy and Jeffrey. Three
grandchildren: Lindsey, Lauren and Kate. Highlights:
Being married to the same man for thirty-eight years! Using my artistic
creative talents to have my own business designing and painting many items
(mostly furniture) also, acting in community theatre. Best/Worst:
The early days of high school were fun filled as the girlfriend of
Lowell Billings with wonderful memories of him and my girlfriends Lynn
Petzold and Georgia Frock. The latter days were spent as Ronnie’s
girlfriend and Friday evenings at Sherry Lucas’ house with Steve Whitaker,
Sandy Raine and Terri Miller.
Vance, Cheryl Sue (Colston),
Salisbury, MD
Mortgage Processor.
Washington School for Secretaries. Widowed. Two children: Todd and
Tracy. Five (5) grandchildren. Highlights: Served on the
Vestry at All Saints Episcopal Church in South Carolina and St. Marks in
Salisbury. President of the Ladies Auxiliary in Salisbury, MD. Elk of
the Year for Lodge 817 in 2002-2003, the first female to be honored.
Best: The days spent practicing lining up for graduation than,
having to line up on the steps because of the rain.
Van Kirk, Malcolm Richard,
Frederick, MD
General Contractor.
M.A. in Education at George Washington University. Divorced. Two
children: Malcolm, Jr. and Jannah. Two grandchildren. Highlights:
Business Owner. Two wonderful children and two grandchildren. Certified
Flight Instructor and still have my first car. Best/Worst:
Algebra.
Van Steenberg, Corrinne F.,
Silver Spring, MD
Just getting back in
the job market after several years of cancer and as a 24/7 caregiver.
Over twenty (20) years as a legal secretary and office manager of two
small law firms. Single. Highlights: Discovered my
artistic and creative talents unrecognized in high school, very
satisfying. Many years playing in several rock and roll bands, with a
recent 25th year reunion of Vicious Rumors (trademark), an
almost totally original music project. I am a five (5) year cancer
survivor and have spent the past several years as a caregiver for my
mother. Currently, 2nd Vice President and on the Board of
Directors of the Capitol Croquet Club, an Organization just celebrating
its 25th tournament this year. Also in charge of decorations
and the club’s croquet museum. Best: I was extremely
introverted and shy in school and found being in a class of 1000 students
overwhelming, so I didn’t really know many. I went to school on the third
shift (10-4), which was great cuz you could ride your bike and watch
everyone else have to get on the bus early in the morning, but awful when
you were coming home in the dark during winter! Had at least two classes
in temporary buildings. Spent most of my time out of school with horses;
needed the later 60’s to come along and wake me up! Still consider myself
a product of the 60’s. Currently financially, my life sucks, but other
wise, I’m in a good place. I made a conscious choice to put my inner life
ahead of my outer life (Rita Mae Brown) and it’s a choice I don’t regret.
Voehl, Kay (Mays), Silver
Spring, MD
Accountant.
College. Divorced.
Volk, Edwin H., Jerusalem,
Israel
Freelance Writer
(high tech marketing) Degree in Journalism. Married to Shula. Two
children: Hagit and Elazor. Highlights: After bicycling
through Europe for 3 months in 1976, I moved to Israel. Several years
later I met my wife. We have two children and live in the Jerusalem
suburbs. Best/Worst: With the passage of time I realize I
got a good education as well as exposure to lots of different things
including music, foreign languages and culture.
Volper, Rise Sharon (Shepsle),
Wellesley, MA
Assistant Dean.
Graduate School pf Arts and Sciences, Harvard University. Master’s
degree. Married to Ken who is a Professor of Government at Harvard
University. Two children: Nilsa and Seth. Highlights: A
wonderful family, an interesting career, exciting travel and very positive
memories of High Point High School. Best: Being surrounded
by great friends and many devoted teachers. Worst:
Dissecting in science labs.
Walker, Nancy (Craun),
Owings, MD
Private Academic
Tutor. Married to Donald who is a Technical Writer. Children: David and
Ryan. Highlights: 1) Married in 1969 to Donald 2)
Graduated from University of Maryland 3) Taught public schools for five
years and 4) Started Computer Discovery Academic Tutoring in 1993.
Webster, Judith Ann (Shadrick),
Ellicott City, MD
Bank Teller.
Attended the University of Maryland. Divorced. Two children: Brian and
Carrie. Highlights: Having children who became grownups
and sharing my life with family and wonderful friends. Some of who I’d
like to be reunited with at this reunion – that’s what reunions are for!
Best: Great friends. Advanced Biology with Mr. Wistort.
Chemistry with Mr. Plastas. School dances and committees. Sport events.
Plays. Political events and Music teachers. Worst: Death
of President Kennedy. Book reports after not having read the book. Not
making Pom Pom squad. Any kind of running event in Phys. Ed.
Werback, Jr., Clarence Elgin,
Woodbine, MD
Aerospace
Engineer/Management Consultant. BSAE University of Maryland, Program
Management. Married to Marilyn who is an Executive Assistant. Two
children: Kelly and Krista. Highlights: Retired from the
Civil Service, now employed by Northrup-Grumman.
Wiley, Sara Judy, Silver
Spring, MD
CPA. B.S. in
Accounting. Single. Children: Leann and Rob (children with Keith Carey,
class of ’65)
Woodburn, Gayle (Fraley)
Divorced from Jimmy
Kessler in 1996, after twenty-two years of marriage. Two sons: Jesse and
Cody.I remarried in June 2001, to Kenny Fraley, fifth generation full-time
farmer. We farm about 550 acres, raising Holstein Dairy Replacement
Heifers. Also, we have small (about 60) Black Angus cow/calf operation. We
attend Mennonite Church and have absolutely no "free time" from March
through October. The other four months still require seven days a week,
just not as many hours in the day. I would not change my life for
anything! There is peace, even in a terribly busy life. (Hard to explain.)
I do about 90% of the Artificial Insemination we do here. I drive
tractors, rake hay, band and tag calves, give injections, etc., etc. When
I graduated, this is not where I thought I would be! The road here was
fulfilling and interesting, but my boys were the precious gift beyond
anything I could do or imagine. My love and Best Wishes to my 1965
"Senior" classmates.
Wrenn, T, Roger, Baltimore,
MD
High School Athletic
Director – Head Football Coach. B.S. in Physical Education from Frostburg
State University in 1969. Divorced. Three children: Kelly, Russell and
Alex. Four grandchildren. Highlights: 1) Captain of the
Frostburg football team 2) Third most football wins among active High
School coaches (224 wins) 3) Second most wins by Public School High School
baseball coaches in Maryland history (over 400 wins) 4) Member of the
Football and Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame and 5) Thirty-six (36) years of
teaching/coaching – Baltimore City Public Schools. Best:
Playing football for Coach Voight and singing for Mr. Porterfield.
Worst: P.O.D. class.
Wyatt, JoAnn (Monaco),
Dover, PA
Retired in 2003 as a
Librarian. Masters in Library Science. Married to Francis who is
retired. Two children: Jeffrey and Laura and two grandchildren.
Highlights: Marrying Fran Monaco (Class of ’64) almost
thirty-seven (37) years ago. Raising two fine children who have become
wonderful adults, after some trials. Finishing a great library career at
the Library of Congress. Retiring to a peaceful home near York, PA.
Best/Worst: Latin classes with Mr. Issing. Biology classes
with Mr. Harr. Instruction into National Honor Society. Not making the
Homecoming court. Being a Thespian and making many great friends –
besides Fran and Marianne Major!
Young, Diane (Geshwind),
Phoenix, AZ
Management
Consultant. M.B.A. Single. One child: Robyn. Two grandchildren.
Highlights: Living to tell about it. Best/Worst:
Too many good ones to recount.
Zalucky, D.D.S., Donald B.,
Wilton, CT
Dentist. Oral
Surgery Internship at Rochester, NY. Married to Catherine who is a CFO
for a Non-Profit Organization. Two children: Daniel and Drew.
Highlights: Finally married the right person. Two great sons.
Heli-skiing in France. ABC RV Interview. Who’s who and I have a lot of
Friends. Best: My friends on Glenmore Drive. Hanging out
with Ralph Higdon. Great times with the track team and drag racing.
Worst: Nobody really got to me. Typical high school BS. I
dated girls from other high schools.
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