Nancy Fehr Strutzenberg
Name: Nancy Fehr Strutzenberg
Current Location (City, State or Country): Ankeny, IA
Occupation: Drake University Event Coordinator
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Doug and I have been married for 26 years and have a wonderful 22 year old son, Pete, who just graduated from Iowa State University with a Chemical Engineering Degree. We are also planning a wedding for August 2012 when we will officially welcome Ashley into our family!!
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
We are still traveling as often as possible and I am still singing. I now sign with an a capella quartet and had the great pleasure of filming a music video with the group, "Straight No Chaser" last year. We are hoping to get in to the recording studio soon to cut a CD.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
The best memories are about friends and singing. The Sing-a-Thon comes to mind - staying up all night singing and laughing.
4.) Anything else you'd like to share?
Sorry I can't be with you for this reunion, June is a busy time. Find me on Facebook or at [email protected]. Love you guys....
Keith Kawana
Name: Keith Kawana
Current Location (City, State or Country): Las Vegas, Nevada and
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation: Retired 1998 and currently in Hotel & Gaming.
University/College/Trade School:
The University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
My Little Girl Ashley is the bomb my Keith Junior. My Miss Teen Princess Nevada!! ha-ha
2.) Anything else you'd like to share?: My Best to everyone and their families. Take care of your health, because it's everything. I've been blessed to have had a great life!!! Keep it simple and live with no regrets.
Current Location (City, State or Country): Las Vegas, Nevada and
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation: Retired 1998 and currently in Hotel & Gaming.
University/College/Trade School:
The University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
My Little Girl Ashley is the bomb my Keith Junior. My Miss Teen Princess Nevada!! ha-ha
2.) Anything else you'd like to share?: My Best to everyone and their families. Take care of your health, because it's everything. I've been blessed to have had a great life!!! Keep it simple and live with no regrets.
Cindy Havranek Walters
Name: Lucinda (Cindy) Havranek-Walters
Current Location: Acme, PA
1.) Tell Us About Your Family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband: Kenneth (Kenny) Walters, married for 16 years
Dog: Brandy, 5 years old
2.) Anything else you'd like to share?: We moved in 2006 to our dream home in Pennsylvania.
Current Location: Acme, PA
1.) Tell Us About Your Family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband: Kenneth (Kenny) Walters, married for 16 years
Dog: Brandy, 5 years old
2.) Anything else you'd like to share?: We moved in 2006 to our dream home in Pennsylvania.
Jon Wallenmeyer
Name: Jon Wallenmeyer
Current Location (City, State or Country):
Rockville, MD
Occupation: Architect
Congratulations to Richard Montgomery’s Class of 1976 on its 35th anniversary! Sorry to miss seeing everyone at our reunion – when you read this I will be on a two week long back-packing trip with my son at the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico. He and I have been in serious training for nine months – sort of like an extended Earl Walthall suicide basketball drill!
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
I am living in Rockville with my wife Phyllis and our two children in a house we purchased way back in 1990. Daughter Jaclyn graduated from Rockville High School (I know, I know!) and from Johns Hopkins University. Son James is a rising junior at Rockville and is the reason that I am in the best shape of my life and also why I cannot prove it at the reunion!
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Occupation wise - I am a Principal in a Bethesda architecture firm that is only a short hike away from Rich’s second change of venue – Positano’s – where I frequently have lunch! Make sure you guys try the rockfish….
Other than spending money at REI – we recently have been traveling. My kids speak fluent French (Madams Zieders and Stern would be shocked – I give full credit to my beautiful wife!) and we recently visited France, Ireland, and Spain.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
High school memories - sorry none! Although this hiking experience does make me recall the Assateague Island trip that many of us took in junior high – does anyone remember sleeping on cots stacked in U-Haul rental vans? We could probably file a class action lawsuit and retire! Any lawyers in our class?!
4.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
I hope everyone is well and appreciates the effort Rich and crew have made for our class. I promise I’ll do my best to make it to our 40th!
Jon Wallenmeyer
Current Location (City, State or Country):
Rockville, MD
Occupation: Architect
Congratulations to Richard Montgomery’s Class of 1976 on its 35th anniversary! Sorry to miss seeing everyone at our reunion – when you read this I will be on a two week long back-packing trip with my son at the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico. He and I have been in serious training for nine months – sort of like an extended Earl Walthall suicide basketball drill!
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
I am living in Rockville with my wife Phyllis and our two children in a house we purchased way back in 1990. Daughter Jaclyn graduated from Rockville High School (I know, I know!) and from Johns Hopkins University. Son James is a rising junior at Rockville and is the reason that I am in the best shape of my life and also why I cannot prove it at the reunion!
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Occupation wise - I am a Principal in a Bethesda architecture firm that is only a short hike away from Rich’s second change of venue – Positano’s – where I frequently have lunch! Make sure you guys try the rockfish….
Other than spending money at REI – we recently have been traveling. My kids speak fluent French (Madams Zieders and Stern would be shocked – I give full credit to my beautiful wife!) and we recently visited France, Ireland, and Spain.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
High school memories - sorry none! Although this hiking experience does make me recall the Assateague Island trip that many of us took in junior high – does anyone remember sleeping on cots stacked in U-Haul rental vans? We could probably file a class action lawsuit and retire! Any lawyers in our class?!
4.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
I hope everyone is well and appreciates the effort Rich and crew have made for our class. I promise I’ll do my best to make it to our 40th!
Jon Wallenmeyer
Pam Carpentier Kelley
Name: Pam Carpentier Kelley
Current Location (City, State or Country): Brookeville, MD
University/College/Trade School:
1980: Theatre Degree from
St. Francis College, Loretto, PA
1988: Masters in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College, MD
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
I am married to Michael and we have a little girl, Emily, who is 7 years old and in the first grade. She is active in Girl Scouts, at the Daisy stage. She bridges over to Brownies this June. She is very energetic and gets lots of good grades in school. She also plays soccer which she enjoys quite a bit!
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:After I left Richard Montgomery, I got an undergraduate degree in Theatre and worked in broadcasting as a TV studio engineer and voice over talent for commercials and industrials. I also worked as a radio DJ and radio news reporter.
I got a masters in pastoral counseling and did clinical work for about 10 years. Then I joined the civil service and now work for the Department of Health and Human Services as a Labor Relations Liaison and am also involved in Personnel Security policy and investigations.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
As far as high school memories go, I enjoyed very much being with a great group of friends, including my high school boyfriend, Mark Pelphrey – one year older at RM. AP English was a good prep for college. Being voted Class Sunshine meant a lot to me. I still have a very positive outlook on life and its travails!
4.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
To today’s high schoolers I’d say to pay attention to what you are learning – both in class and among your peers. Studying is a critical part of high school but so is being with friends and doing good for others. Finding the balance is so very important and we actually never really stop learning how to do that as adults.
We went to high school at a very difficult time in this country’s history. I think we did the best we could with what we had, emotionally, intellectually, psychologically and socially. We had racial tension, gangs, drugs and narcs. And we made it through, struggling to find respect for one another and to do the right thing. We were a great group of kids and have made it into adulthood with a lot to be proud of.
I’ve written too much! Take care, all!
Pam Carpentier Kelley
Current Location (City, State or Country): Brookeville, MD
University/College/Trade School:
1980: Theatre Degree from
St. Francis College, Loretto, PA
1988: Masters in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College, MD
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
I am married to Michael and we have a little girl, Emily, who is 7 years old and in the first grade. She is active in Girl Scouts, at the Daisy stage. She bridges over to Brownies this June. She is very energetic and gets lots of good grades in school. She also plays soccer which she enjoys quite a bit!
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:After I left Richard Montgomery, I got an undergraduate degree in Theatre and worked in broadcasting as a TV studio engineer and voice over talent for commercials and industrials. I also worked as a radio DJ and radio news reporter.
I got a masters in pastoral counseling and did clinical work for about 10 years. Then I joined the civil service and now work for the Department of Health and Human Services as a Labor Relations Liaison and am also involved in Personnel Security policy and investigations.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
As far as high school memories go, I enjoyed very much being with a great group of friends, including my high school boyfriend, Mark Pelphrey – one year older at RM. AP English was a good prep for college. Being voted Class Sunshine meant a lot to me. I still have a very positive outlook on life and its travails!
4.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
To today’s high schoolers I’d say to pay attention to what you are learning – both in class and among your peers. Studying is a critical part of high school but so is being with friends and doing good for others. Finding the balance is so very important and we actually never really stop learning how to do that as adults.
We went to high school at a very difficult time in this country’s history. I think we did the best we could with what we had, emotionally, intellectually, psychologically and socially. We had racial tension, gangs, drugs and narcs. And we made it through, struggling to find respect for one another and to do the right thing. We were a great group of kids and have made it into adulthood with a lot to be proud of.
I’ve written too much! Take care, all!
Pam Carpentier Kelley
Natalie Keller
Name: Natalie Keller
Current Location (City, State or Country):
Hull, MA—on the ocean!
Occupation: Medically retired due to multiple sclerosis.
University/College/Trade School:
Univ. of Delaware, BA Biology/Geography/Env. Studies (1980)
Yale University, Env. Policy and Management (1998)
Harvard School of Public Health, Env. Health (2000)
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
I love being an Aunt!
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I moved to a condo literally right on the ocean at high tide.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
The Best: Gymnastics and hanging out at the Rockville Municipal Pool.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
I hope you have peace in your heart.
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
My photo is a view from my deck at high tide.
Current Location (City, State or Country):
Hull, MA—on the ocean!
Occupation: Medically retired due to multiple sclerosis.
University/College/Trade School:
Univ. of Delaware, BA Biology/Geography/Env. Studies (1980)
Yale University, Env. Policy and Management (1998)
Harvard School of Public Health, Env. Health (2000)
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
I love being an Aunt!
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I moved to a condo literally right on the ocean at high tide.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
The Best: Gymnastics and hanging out at the Rockville Municipal Pool.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
I hope you have peace in your heart.
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
My photo is a view from my deck at high tide.
Lee Corydon
Name: Aleda "Lee" April Corydon
Current Location (City, State or Country): Mauritius
Occupation: Marketing Executive
University / College / Trade School:
University of Maryland
College of Business and Management
BS Business Administration
1.) Tell Us About Your Family! Here's where the bragging begins....:
Husband: Alexis, Mechanical Engineer working for himself
Daughter: Camille, 18 and off to University of Bristol in September
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
After 15 years making my way in the retail world of DC (lots of trips to NYC and Italy made it really interesting!), I finally agreed to move to Mauritius (where?) and marry the man I had met while vacationing there after university. Been here ever since (1990): worked in marketing within the textile manufacturing industry for 14 years, then took a sabbatical and spent loads of time volunteering my daughter’s school, soaking it in, before going back into the work force - still marketing - but this time in the burgeoning real estate industry (that was in ’05). In spare time, I do yoga, take walks (am trying to get back into bicycling), read, read, read and read some more, see friends and more. As I will soon become an empty-nester (in one fell swoop), will be looking for a new hobby or so.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
Ze best: playing hookie, football games, sleepovers with girlfriends, the breezeway, Zarchie, Mr. Butler, hanging out at the showcase, laughing, laughing, laughing.
Ze worst: hurting other people and getting hurt
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
Live all you can, it’s a mistake not to! - Henry James, ‘The Ambassadors’
Current Location (City, State or Country): Mauritius
Occupation: Marketing Executive
University / College / Trade School:
University of Maryland
College of Business and Management
BS Business Administration
1.) Tell Us About Your Family! Here's where the bragging begins....:
Husband: Alexis, Mechanical Engineer working for himself
Daughter: Camille, 18 and off to University of Bristol in September
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
After 15 years making my way in the retail world of DC (lots of trips to NYC and Italy made it really interesting!), I finally agreed to move to Mauritius (where?) and marry the man I had met while vacationing there after university. Been here ever since (1990): worked in marketing within the textile manufacturing industry for 14 years, then took a sabbatical and spent loads of time volunteering my daughter’s school, soaking it in, before going back into the work force - still marketing - but this time in the burgeoning real estate industry (that was in ’05). In spare time, I do yoga, take walks (am trying to get back into bicycling), read, read, read and read some more, see friends and more. As I will soon become an empty-nester (in one fell swoop), will be looking for a new hobby or so.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
Ze best: playing hookie, football games, sleepovers with girlfriends, the breezeway, Zarchie, Mr. Butler, hanging out at the showcase, laughing, laughing, laughing.
Ze worst: hurting other people and getting hurt
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
Live all you can, it’s a mistake not to! - Henry James, ‘The Ambassadors’
Chuck Grant
Name: Chuck Grant
Current Location (City, State or Country):
Adamstown, Maryland
Occupation: President/ CEO – Sons of Maryland Enterprises LLC
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...
I’ve been single for 16 years.
I raised two sons by myself and they turned out great.
My 25 year old is a truck driver and my 30 year old is a medical assistant and skate park manager.
I’m going to be a grandfather in August.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I like to stay home and work on my house and garden and when I get some spare time I ride my Harley.
We had a good time in high school. I liked it so much I went for 4 years. The things we got away with would never happen in a school today.
Current Location (City, State or Country):
Adamstown, Maryland
Occupation: President/ CEO – Sons of Maryland Enterprises LLC
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...
I’ve been single for 16 years.
I raised two sons by myself and they turned out great.
My 25 year old is a truck driver and my 30 year old is a medical assistant and skate park manager.
I’m going to be a grandfather in August.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I like to stay home and work on my house and garden and when I get some spare time I ride my Harley.
We had a good time in high school. I liked it so much I went for 4 years. The things we got away with would never happen in a school today.
Dan Franklin
Name: Dan (Fruti DeBusher) Franklin
Current Location(City, State Or Country): SFO Airport
Occupation: Biz Dev Mgr
University/College/Trade School: Towson State (aka 15th-16th grade)
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
2 kids, Grant (20) and Becca (18), both in college.
Wife of 31 years, Roxane, not in college.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Traveling around the world, usually on a plane.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
Best: Cindy Voslow’s smile on a rainy day.
Worst: Rainy days.
Unforgettable: Munzer in a burro act in Tijuana during 1976 spring break.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
I’d say Jon Kubas is a total STUD! (but, of course, he already knows that)
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?
Just my philosophy of life which I’ll be happy to share with you now… “All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I’m fine!”
Current Location(City, State Or Country): SFO Airport
Occupation: Biz Dev Mgr
University/College/Trade School: Towson State (aka 15th-16th grade)
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
2 kids, Grant (20) and Becca (18), both in college.
Wife of 31 years, Roxane, not in college.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Traveling around the world, usually on a plane.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
Best: Cindy Voslow’s smile on a rainy day.
Worst: Rainy days.
Unforgettable: Munzer in a burro act in Tijuana during 1976 spring break.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
I’d say Jon Kubas is a total STUD! (but, of course, he already knows that)
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?
Just my philosophy of life which I’ll be happy to share with you now… “All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I’m fine!”
Kathy Nelson Rupp
Name: Kathy (Nelson) Rupp
Current Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Occupation: Elementary School Principal
University/College/Trade School:
Maryland Institute, College of Art
Johns Hopkins University
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Two marriages; two daughters who are now through school and finding their way in the world
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
The initial goal was to teach a little art and make a little art. Paths have a way of winding, however, and mine veered in a direction I never anticipated going. In the end it turned out to be just right, in spite of having no time left over for art. Life is good, personally and professionally. Maybe one day I will get back to the paint brushes...
Danny Colvin
Name: Danny Colvin
Current Location: Gettysburg, PA
To the Class of 1976:
Where has all the years gone? I retired from the Metro Police Department in Washington D.C. in 2004. I was the Sergeant in-charge of the K-9 Unit, clearly the best job anyone could ever have. In past years I had the honor to work under and learn from, Captain John D. Leacock. Andrea, you are blessed to have a father who is without question a brilliant man.
I would like to take this opportunity and thank a dear friend, Steve Jenkins, for honoring me with the nickname " The General ". This nickname has followed me throughout my life. Every police officer and official who knows me from my Department still knows me today as "The General". I share this information with you because I have been blessed in the second half of my life. This past Christmas a Genealogist and a very dear friend of mine traced my name and family tree back to the 1500's. I have recently learned I am related to the Chief of the Iroquois Nation and believe it or not, blood related to General Robert E. Lee. That being said, I now have a 735 acre estate in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and construction is underway on, " The General's Mountain Lodge ". My first event on the grounds will be a military wedding over this July 4th weekend which I will cater myself.
Our web site is currently under construction and I hope in the near future many of you will come for a visit. I have dropped the hint to Richard that maybe I can host the next class reunion.
I wish each and everyone of you all the best in health and happiness.
Fondly,
Danny Colvin
Current Location: Gettysburg, PA
To the Class of 1976:
Where has all the years gone? I retired from the Metro Police Department in Washington D.C. in 2004. I was the Sergeant in-charge of the K-9 Unit, clearly the best job anyone could ever have. In past years I had the honor to work under and learn from, Captain John D. Leacock. Andrea, you are blessed to have a father who is without question a brilliant man.
I would like to take this opportunity and thank a dear friend, Steve Jenkins, for honoring me with the nickname " The General ". This nickname has followed me throughout my life. Every police officer and official who knows me from my Department still knows me today as "The General". I share this information with you because I have been blessed in the second half of my life. This past Christmas a Genealogist and a very dear friend of mine traced my name and family tree back to the 1500's. I have recently learned I am related to the Chief of the Iroquois Nation and believe it or not, blood related to General Robert E. Lee. That being said, I now have a 735 acre estate in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and construction is underway on, " The General's Mountain Lodge ". My first event on the grounds will be a military wedding over this July 4th weekend which I will cater myself.
Our web site is currently under construction and I hope in the near future many of you will come for a visit. I have dropped the hint to Richard that maybe I can host the next class reunion.
I wish each and everyone of you all the best in health and happiness.
Fondly,
Danny Colvin
Linda Brunett
Name: Linda Brunett
Current Location(City, State Or Country): Rockville, MD
Occupation: Personal Assistant
University/College/Trade School: Montgomery College, AA in Radio/TV/Film
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Never married - live with my three cats - I know, I know, but I am very happy and enjoy living alone
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Since graduating from MC (a long time ago….), I primarily worked in broadcasting. My last job before my current one was in the National Sales department at Clear Channel Radio. I was there for 7 years and then got tired of it. I am now a personal assistant for one of my old bosses and have been there for a little over three years. I work out of his house, and I never know what I’ll be doing from day to day – it’s never boring!!!
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
I have fond memories of high school. I think my favorite memories are of the Saturday afternoon football games – especially when we won!!
Current Location(City, State Or Country): Rockville, MD
Occupation: Personal Assistant
University/College/Trade School: Montgomery College, AA in Radio/TV/Film
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Never married - live with my three cats - I know, I know, but I am very happy and enjoy living alone
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Since graduating from MC (a long time ago….), I primarily worked in broadcasting. My last job before my current one was in the National Sales department at Clear Channel Radio. I was there for 7 years and then got tired of it. I am now a personal assistant for one of my old bosses and have been there for a little over three years. I work out of his house, and I never know what I’ll be doing from day to day – it’s never boring!!!
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
I have fond memories of high school. I think my favorite memories are of the Saturday afternoon football games – especially when we won!!
Rich Moonblatt
Name: Richard "Bedard" Moonblatt
Current Location (City, State, or Country): Silver Spring, MD
Occupation: Businessman
University/College/Trade School: Ohio University
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
This is where I tell you how successful I have become. Having, “Successfully Failed,” in several long term live-in relationships owning Real Estate, I finally landed on the person I will spend the remainder of my life with. With a few disasters along the way, James and I have been together for over 6 years. My partner, James, has done his part by working at the NIH ( National Institutes for Health) for over 17 years and continues to support medical research to ensure that all of us have better healthcare in the future. Success does have its detours! But, I am now on track.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
My life has been full, if it all ended today; the only thing I would regret is potentially missing out on something else! But I still have a good story to tell.
Travel has become my hallmark. I spend my time abroad (usually in some downtrodden third world or developing country) trying to blend. I don't think it's working. It's been an amazing and adventurous ride from traveling to over 120 countries, islands and territories places most folks couldn't find on a map.
We have a lovely home and grounds in Silver Spring and spend our days managing our way through the professional rat race.
With all that said, did I awkwardly pitch a life full of stature? If so, then I succeeded in providing the standard Reunion Bio passage! In reality, I've also had some very bad days, but I've bounced back.
What's for the future? You can count on your 40th Class reunion. With six formal ones under my belt, I'm getting the hang of things.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
Best? Dr. Warren writing in my yearbook, “RMHS Will Never Forget Everything You Did To (For) It!"
Worst? During my campaign for Senior Class President, the bane of my existence, Mr. Barnes, told everyone not to vote for me because I wouldn’t dress for Gym.
Unforgettable: Bridget Bolcik and I coming home from Prom in a tow truck. Who knew I was supposed to put oil in my 1968 Torino.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
If opportunity doesn't knock, build another door!
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?
Opportunity knocks all the time, but you have to be ready for it.
James and I wish each of everyone of you safe travels and if opportunity doesn't knock, fall back on Fleetwood Mac’s 1976 mantra:
“Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow.”
Keep in touch and journey happily and safely.
Richard "Bedard" Moonblatt
Email: [email protected]
Lisa Carvallo
Name: Lisa M. Carvallo (Beaudoin)
Current Location(City, State Or Country): Rockville, Maryland
Occupation: Career Pathway Programs Director at Montgomery College
University/College/Trade School:
Montgomery College
George Mason University –
graduated 1987 - BS Biology
Johns Hopkins University –
graduated 2000 - MBA
Morgan State University –
graduated 2007 – Doctor of Education
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband, Miguel;
Stepchildren, Maria Alejandra, Roberto, & Fernando;
Grandchildren, Nicole (age 14), Sofia (age 12), Michelle (age 11), Justin (age 9), Giovanita (age 7), Melanie (age 3), Elizabeth (age 3), Fabricio (age 2)
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?: Going to school to finally complete my education
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!: The Best : Cruisin’ in my old ’57 blue Chevy Station Wagon– going up West Edmonston, passengers actually had to get out of the car or it wouldn’t make it up the hill.
The Unforgettable: The log gathering spot.
The Worst: Growing up!
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
Hope life has been treating you well! Take time to smell the roses, life is too short!
Current Location(City, State Or Country): Rockville, Maryland
Occupation: Career Pathway Programs Director at Montgomery College
University/College/Trade School:
Montgomery College
George Mason University –
graduated 1987 - BS Biology
Johns Hopkins University –
graduated 2000 - MBA
Morgan State University –
graduated 2007 – Doctor of Education
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband, Miguel;
Stepchildren, Maria Alejandra, Roberto, & Fernando;
Grandchildren, Nicole (age 14), Sofia (age 12), Michelle (age 11), Justin (age 9), Giovanita (age 7), Melanie (age 3), Elizabeth (age 3), Fabricio (age 2)
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?: Going to school to finally complete my education
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!: The Best : Cruisin’ in my old ’57 blue Chevy Station Wagon– going up West Edmonston, passengers actually had to get out of the car or it wouldn’t make it up the hill.
The Unforgettable: The log gathering spot.
The Worst: Growing up!
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
Hope life has been treating you well! Take time to smell the roses, life is too short!
Laura Jaynes
Name: Laura Jaynes
Current Location: Silver Spring, MD
Occupation: Elementary school teacher (4th grade)
University/College/Trade School:
College of William & Mary: BBA;
George Washington University: MBA;
University of Maryland: MEd
The Jaynes-Culver Clan at Epcot Center
Standing: Raleigh, Cody, Friend, Kelsey, John, Laura
Front: My brother David with his kids Katie and Adam
1.) Tell us about your family!:
I’m married to my college sweetheart, John Culver, an analyst at the CIA. I have two wonderful daughters:
Raleigh (24) – she just graduated with her Masters in Special Education, will be marrying a great guy, Cody, in the Coast Guard in August and live happily ever after in the Outer Banks, NC.
Kelsey (20) – she is currently a junior at William & Mary and is spending her summer in Madrid becoming fluent in Spanish.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I’ve been teaching wonderful kids in Viers Mill ES, the best school in the country (even President Obama came and visited)! I love working with fabulous teachers, caring administrators, and families who appreciate the effort and attention given to their children.
Current Location: Silver Spring, MD
Occupation: Elementary school teacher (4th grade)
University/College/Trade School:
College of William & Mary: BBA;
George Washington University: MBA;
University of Maryland: MEd
The Jaynes-Culver Clan at Epcot Center
Standing: Raleigh, Cody, Friend, Kelsey, John, Laura
Front: My brother David with his kids Katie and Adam
1.) Tell us about your family!:
I’m married to my college sweetheart, John Culver, an analyst at the CIA. I have two wonderful daughters:
Raleigh (24) – she just graduated with her Masters in Special Education, will be marrying a great guy, Cody, in the Coast Guard in August and live happily ever after in the Outer Banks, NC.
Kelsey (20) – she is currently a junior at William & Mary and is spending her summer in Madrid becoming fluent in Spanish.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I’ve been teaching wonderful kids in Viers Mill ES, the best school in the country (even President Obama came and visited)! I love working with fabulous teachers, caring administrators, and families who appreciate the effort and attention given to their children.
Linda Conti
Name: Linda Conti
Current Location: Sterling, Virginia
Occupation: Art Teacher, Dept. Chair,
The Hill School, Middleburg, VA
University/College/Trade School:
Montgomery College-1976-78
Tyler School of Art; Temple U. –
graduated 1981 - BFA
Virginia Commonwealth University -
in program for MFIS
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband, Matt Tolley;
Children, Cristin, Elliott, Nathan, Lilly Grandchildren: Frankie! Aged 6 months
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Teaching, creating my own art, grad school, packing to move. Getting involved with State and National Art ed orgs. Current SE Region Middle Division director, NAEA. Awarded Middle Division Educator for Virginia, 2009.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
The best : Growing up with great RM classmates. It was a less complicated time, but we did not know it.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
Life is good.
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
Keep following your passions, no matter how old we get.
Current Location: Sterling, Virginia
Occupation: Art Teacher, Dept. Chair,
The Hill School, Middleburg, VA
University/College/Trade School:
Montgomery College-1976-78
Tyler School of Art; Temple U. –
graduated 1981 - BFA
Virginia Commonwealth University -
in program for MFIS
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband, Matt Tolley;
Children, Cristin, Elliott, Nathan, Lilly Grandchildren: Frankie! Aged 6 months
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Teaching, creating my own art, grad school, packing to move. Getting involved with State and National Art ed orgs. Current SE Region Middle Division director, NAEA. Awarded Middle Division Educator for Virginia, 2009.
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
The best : Growing up with great RM classmates. It was a less complicated time, but we did not know it.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
Life is good.
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?:
Keep following your passions, no matter how old we get.
Kyle Remissong
Name: Kyle Remissong
Current Location: Washington, D.C.
Occupation: Business Owner (see below)
Hello Class of ’76,
Sorry I could not attend this year as I am at an out of town wedding. Anyway:
Since last reunion:
Have had Big Hunt, beer-bar on Dupont Circle for 14 years,
Since then,
Opened DC9, Intimate (small) Rock & Roll venue upstairs, local tavern down, 9th & U St. 8 years ago.
Opened Red Palace Burlesque (the real kind)/ Rock & Roll Venue Bar, 1212 H St NE (formerly Red & Black & Palace of Wonders) 5 years ago.
Opened Rock & Roll Hotel 500 cap. Venue Downstairs, Dance bar Upstairs 5 years ago.
Opened a Mexican Restaurant in Sydney (King’s Cross) with fellow RM Alum. Bill Komoroski sells a lot of Burritos to Roos.
Love to travel, done most of Europe, before and after Wall came down.
Done a little of the East: Japan; Thailand; Viet Nam; Hong Kong (before & after).
Caught a 440 pound Blue Marlin in Costa Rica and a 200 Yellow-Fin Tuna in Aruba.
That’s about it for exciting junk.
But, of course the MOST rewarding thing I do WAS the picnic, will miss you guys, till the 40th!
See ya’
Current Location: Washington, D.C.
Occupation: Business Owner (see below)
Hello Class of ’76,
Sorry I could not attend this year as I am at an out of town wedding. Anyway:
Since last reunion:
Have had Big Hunt, beer-bar on Dupont Circle for 14 years,
Since then,
Opened DC9, Intimate (small) Rock & Roll venue upstairs, local tavern down, 9th & U St. 8 years ago.
Opened Red Palace Burlesque (the real kind)/ Rock & Roll Venue Bar, 1212 H St NE (formerly Red & Black & Palace of Wonders) 5 years ago.
Opened Rock & Roll Hotel 500 cap. Venue Downstairs, Dance bar Upstairs 5 years ago.
Opened a Mexican Restaurant in Sydney (King’s Cross) with fellow RM Alum. Bill Komoroski sells a lot of Burritos to Roos.
Love to travel, done most of Europe, before and after Wall came down.
Done a little of the East: Japan; Thailand; Viet Nam; Hong Kong (before & after).
Caught a 440 pound Blue Marlin in Costa Rica and a 200 Yellow-Fin Tuna in Aruba.
That’s about it for exciting junk.
But, of course the MOST rewarding thing I do WAS the picnic, will miss you guys, till the 40th!
See ya’
David Burrelli
Name: David F. Burrelli
Current Location: McLean, VA
Occupation: Congressional Research Service,
Library of Congress
University/College/Trade School:
OCS, USMC, 78,
Univ. of Maryland, BA 79, MA 81, Univ. of Chicago, Ph.D. 86,
National War College, MS 94
I've been at the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, for over 26 years.
Professional musician, performed with bands, orchestras and in over 100 theater productions.
Sorry I did not show up for the other reunions, I graduated in 11th grade so did not get included in your graduation class rolls.
Thanks Richard for the invite.
Current Location: McLean, VA
Occupation: Congressional Research Service,
Library of Congress
University/College/Trade School:
OCS, USMC, 78,
Univ. of Maryland, BA 79, MA 81, Univ. of Chicago, Ph.D. 86,
National War College, MS 94
I've been at the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, for over 26 years.
Professional musician, performed with bands, orchestras and in over 100 theater productions.
Sorry I did not show up for the other reunions, I graduated in 11th grade so did not get included in your graduation class rolls.
Thanks Richard for the invite.
Bill Dudley
Name: Bill Dudley
Current Location: Rockville, MD
Bill and Kristy Dudley enjoying Mardi Gras 2011
Current Location: Rockville, MD
Bill and Kristy Dudley enjoying Mardi Gras 2011
Amy Orris Ballow
Name: Amy Orris Ballow
Current Location: Littleton, CO
Occupation: TLI Solutions
Hi everyone!
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband of almost 29 years, Larry Ballow. We have two grown boys (men) Tyler, 28 years old and Ryan, 23 years old, both doing well. They are good people and a lot of fun to be around.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I’ve been working for the same environmental firm (TLI Solutions) for the last 17 years now. Prior to that, I was in the various environmental labs working with all kinds of samples. I started out in the NOAA Corp as an Ensign (Science Officer) and worked on a ship. That when I met my husband, Larry Ballow. He was a quartermaster on the U.S. NOAA ship, the Mt. Mitchell. It was a great first job, as the ship went to Puerto Rico and St. Croix. We’ve been married for almost 29 years now and loving it.
Our lives are just breaking out of the same old stuff as Larry got a job in Antarctica in 2008 and 2010. I was able it meet him in New Zealand and we also made it to Australia. Finally, some new places to explore! We are hoping to expand our travels in the coming years. See the attached picture from the Antarctic Center in New Zealand. What a wonderful trip.
See ya,
Amy “Orris” Ballow
Current Location: Littleton, CO
Occupation: TLI Solutions
Hi everyone!
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Husband of almost 29 years, Larry Ballow. We have two grown boys (men) Tyler, 28 years old and Ryan, 23 years old, both doing well. They are good people and a lot of fun to be around.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I’ve been working for the same environmental firm (TLI Solutions) for the last 17 years now. Prior to that, I was in the various environmental labs working with all kinds of samples. I started out in the NOAA Corp as an Ensign (Science Officer) and worked on a ship. That when I met my husband, Larry Ballow. He was a quartermaster on the U.S. NOAA ship, the Mt. Mitchell. It was a great first job, as the ship went to Puerto Rico and St. Croix. We’ve been married for almost 29 years now and loving it.
Our lives are just breaking out of the same old stuff as Larry got a job in Antarctica in 2008 and 2010. I was able it meet him in New Zealand and we also made it to Australia. Finally, some new places to explore! We are hoping to expand our travels in the coming years. See the attached picture from the Antarctic Center in New Zealand. What a wonderful trip.
See ya,
Amy “Orris” Ballow
Heidi Bekebrede
Name: Heidi Bekebrede (I actually only went to Julius West Jr. High)
Current Location: Davis, CA
Occupation: Artist/Narrator/Vocalist
University of California at Davis Studio Art Major 1980
I’ve been married to artist, George Grant for 30 years. We have a daughter who is about to turn 25. She lives in LA and is also an artist.
What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
I’ve been living in Davis, CA , making Cuteware, teaching art classes, singing in various bands, spending a lot of time with kids.
I didn’t go to RMHS because we moved the summer after 9th grade. I went to Wootton. The Julius West memories that are strongest are of feeling afraid of some of our fellow classmates. Too bad. But I also fondly remember Mrs. Yin, the art teacher, and singing in front of the whole school during an assembly at Christmas time. Certain songs always make me think of those days: Tears of a Clown transports me to the Julius West cafeteria and Bye Bye Miss American Pie and Crocodile Rock send me straight to the gym.
Everyone: Please feel free to contact me on Facebook or via my web site: www.cuteware.net
There are tons of photos to peruse.
Pat Nolan
Name: Pat Nolan
Current Location(City, State Or Country): Near Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Nolan Management Co,. Inc.
University/College/Trade School: U of Md.
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Happily married since 1992 to Leslie. Two daughters, Kate 13, Lauren 17. Both serious scholars, unlike their father was.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Pretty much the same thing for the last 15 years. Running my management company in Dallas, relatively happy with life. My family has been very fortunate. We are healthy, like our lives, inching upward a tiny bit each year as we move forward on the curve of life. I do occasional ultra distance bicycle racing. Usually come in the middle of the pack, but since I hit 50, I qualify for the 'old guys' division - even won a national title in a 12hour race two years ago!
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
So long ago…. Frankly, I feel I squandered a lot of high school opportunities. As I think back, the most motivating experience was visiting the USSR on our senior trip. We really got an eye full of the reality of a totalitarian society. Saw old ladies sweeping streets (everyone has a job in a workers paradise), saw and met kids our age desperate to get out of there and get to the west. Also, until I left the DC area, I did not realize what an invaluable experience the microcosm of RMHS was. At RM went to school with foreign embassy staff kids, poor kids, well off kids, multiple races, ethnic and nationalities. Really a good experience. Here in Texas you are either Anglo or recently from Mexico. In effect, two poles, not nearly as diverse in between.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
To no one in particular, and to everyone - I really hope you are living a good life!
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?
Only that I am inordinately proud of my kids; smart, loving and healthy. The attached photo was taken by my wife from a trip we took to France three years ago so I could participate in a race. (The monkeys? - just mascots I attach to my bike on some races.)
Current Location(City, State Or Country): Near Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Nolan Management Co,. Inc.
University/College/Trade School: U of Md.
1.) Tell us about your family! Here's where the bragging begins...:
Happily married since 1992 to Leslie. Two daughters, Kate 13, Lauren 17. Both serious scholars, unlike their father was.
2.) What have you been up to since you last saw the RMHS gang?:
Pretty much the same thing for the last 15 years. Running my management company in Dallas, relatively happy with life. My family has been very fortunate. We are healthy, like our lives, inching upward a tiny bit each year as we move forward on the curve of life. I do occasional ultra distance bicycle racing. Usually come in the middle of the pack, but since I hit 50, I qualify for the 'old guys' division - even won a national title in a 12hour race two years ago!
3.) Care to share some high school memories? Give us the best, the worst, the unforgettable... your call!:
So long ago…. Frankly, I feel I squandered a lot of high school opportunities. As I think back, the most motivating experience was visiting the USSR on our senior trip. We really got an eye full of the reality of a totalitarian society. Saw old ladies sweeping streets (everyone has a job in a workers paradise), saw and met kids our age desperate to get out of there and get to the west. Also, until I left the DC area, I did not realize what an invaluable experience the microcosm of RMHS was. At RM went to school with foreign embassy staff kids, poor kids, well off kids, multiple races, ethnic and nationalities. Really a good experience. Here in Texas you are either Anglo or recently from Mexico. In effect, two poles, not nearly as diverse in between.
4.) If you could send a message to another classmate, what would you say?:
To no one in particular, and to everyone - I really hope you are living a good life!
5.) Anything else you'd like to share?
Only that I am inordinately proud of my kids; smart, loving and healthy. The attached photo was taken by my wife from a trip we took to France three years ago so I could participate in a race. (The monkeys? - just mascots I attach to my bike on some races.)
