Stacy Adriani - procurement agent
Debbie Albright Fuller - attended Brigham Young University for one year; married David (also a OFFMS
graduate) September 4, 1982 and has two toddlers, Daniel and Dawn
Ray Allen - changed jobs from printer to policeman
Cindy Alphonse - engaged to be married to Timothy Goodrich, summer of 1986; teacher's aide
Linda Arrington - received a BS degress from Frostburg State, majored in General Science; received an
Outstanding Black Student Award; Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; currently working as a physical
science technician
Michael Ashford - attended J.S. Reynolds Comm. College, Richmond, VA and NOVA Comm. College; joined the
Air Force June 1982 and is currently stationed at Malstrom AFB, Montana with the rank of Sr. Airman
Carla Ballance Shourds - married John, June 1982; currently employed as a legal secretary
Shirley Barbee - works at both Zayre's and Giant
Jim Beall - received a BA degree from University of Maryland, majored in Economics, presently working as
a plant manager; married his high school sweetheart, Karen Warren, and now expecting their first baby
Jenniece Bearce - graduated from Univeristy of Maryland, majored in Textile Marketing/Fashion Merchandising;
works at JC Penney's as a retail manager
Jose Behar - received an AA degree from PGCC, majored in Arts and Sciences; made two student films at PGCC;
now making movie for video cassette; manager of a Video store
Jacqueline Bowman - attended PGCC, majored in Secretarial Sciences; now a data entry operator for Maryland
National Bank
Craig Brandenburg - received a B.S. degree from Salisbury State, majored in Business, concentration
Marketing; Toured Europe summer '85
Barbara Bromley - attended Shippensburg University of PA and University of Oregon; majored in Elementary
Education; completed graduate program in Special Education; President of Pi Lambda Theta (Honor Society);
Graduated Cum Laude; Received Brise Award for Excellence in Teaching
Robyn Bulmer - majored in Business Management at PGCC; currently working as an accounting technician at
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Office
Donna Carmichael MacMillan - Fleet Manager, Hertz Rent-A-Car; recently married Jim, April 1985; bought a
house in Springfield, VA
Virginia Chamberlain Goode - married Michael; has one son
Jill Chaney - secretary, Dept. of the Army
Lori Christenson O'Donnell - attended NOVA Comin. College, majored in Business; currently working as a
senior executive secretary for Rockwell International; recently married, Michael O'Donnell; and just became a homeowner Kelly Collins Curran - married Robert June 5, 1982; recently had a little girl, Cynthia, on March 17,--works
as a secretary at the Federal Reserve System
Joseph Collins - U.S. Army Ranger; currently working in Heating & Air Conditionnng
Kelly Cook - Received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, majored in Management Information
Systems; employed at C&P Telephone as a programmer/analyst
Sue Denman - soon to receive degree from PGCC, majoring in Legal Secretary; currently working at PGCC as
an administrative clerk
Joan Desmarais - attended PGCC; currently working as an administrative asst.; engaged to be married, March 1986 Daina Dreer Sullivan - attended Mary Washington College; employed as a legal secretary for the Justice
Department; married almost one year to Kevin
Jeffrey Dunlap - attended Maryland School of Hairdressers; hairstylist at Clinton's Hair Pair and Regional
hairstylist for John Casablanca's Elite Modeling Agency
Michael Dunn - sheet metal mechanic
Susan Eaton Heck - received an AA from PGCC for Business Management; married Doug, November 5, 1982; has a
little girl Valerie, two years old and has one on the way
Susan Ellison - received degree from University of Maryland, majored in Voc. Ed. for Handicapped;
procurement assistant; has a little girl, Jessica Shaina, two years old
Dorene Emminger Varbero - received BS degree from University of Maryland in Accounting; employed as an
accountant; married Mike Varbero, (1979 CHS graduate), October 1984
Mike Emrick - attended PGCC and Towson State, majored in Business Law; received soccer scholarship to
Towson State; currently working for the U.S. Secret Service; married Joan Holson (1979 CHS graduate), June 1984
Latosha Francisco - attended PGCC and Montgomery Comm., working on degree in Computer Programming and
Business Administration; works at a service engineer at AT&T; bought condo in Gaithersburg
Cheryl Frazier - attended Morgan State, received B.S., majored in Earth & Planetary Science Education;
Senior Class Vice President at Morgan State; Awarded "Outstanding Achievement Award in Science Education
1984"; administrative asst. at a Health Agency; will begin graduate work in Atmospheric Science in the Fall
Jeanne Furlong - changed majors four times, dropped out of school, finally got a degree from Virginia Tech,
majored in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, currently working as a reliability engineer for
General Motors in Ohio
Art Geffen - U.S. Army, NCO; stationed at Ft. Myers
Valerie Glisson - received degree from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee, majored in Biology; now going
to graduate school at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia and will graduate in June 1986; plans to live
in Philly after graduation
Lori Gould - Early learning day care teacher; toured Europe
John Greathouse - PhD in Parapsychology; House husband; has twins, Hillary and Henrietta
Samuel Haneiwich - received AA from PGCC in Communications; awaiting reply from literary agents on dual's
screenplays and currently writing a novel
Ronald Harrell - engaged to be married, Debbie Farrell; manager and head mechanic, Clinton Shell
Christopher Riggs - recently married January, 1985, Tammy; employed as a carpet technician at Sears
Lisa Homan - Audio/Visual Producer; Director at Jams
Keith Howard - B.S. degree in Business, concentration Finance, from Salisbury State
Iantha Hughes - majored in Dance, Mary Washington College; secretary and dance instructor
Lori Hughes - received degree in Government & Politics from University of Maryland, minored in Spanish;
currently working as a teller/reservationist
Clifford Jacobs - B.S. degree from Slippery Rock University in Business Admin., Marketing concentration;
assistant manager at Pizza Hut
Donna Jones Perez - attended NOVA Comm. College; married high school sweetheart
Mike Perez, June 1981; purchased house in Springfield, VA
Liz Jones - currently attending Brigham Young University, majoring in International Relations and German,
will graduate June 1986; also went to college in Hawaii; missionary for 1-1/2 years in Germany
Bill Jordan - electrician, local union #26; Motor-cross Racing
Peter Joseph - received BA degree from Towson State in Mass Communications; tourmobile narrator
Mary Kayafas - attended University of Maryland; Asst. Marketing/Entertainment at Carrolton Enterprises
Tracey Kinports - hair dresser; engaged to be married April 1986, Albert Calvin
Cathie Kreger - attended Ohio Wesleyan University; sales assistant at Paine Webber Inc.
Lisa Lambert - received degree from U. of North Carolina at Wilmington, majored in Sociology - Criminal
Justice, minor in Marine Biology; currently working for the Federal Government
Melissa Lamont - received B.A. from Salisbury State, majored in French; studied in France, Summer 1983;
currently working as a legislative secretary for Textron, Inc.
Kirk Lanier - U.S. Navy Corrections Officer; stationed at Pensacola, FL; married Deanna, July 1981; and
has a little girl, Adina, almost 2 years
Brad Lee - Wentworth Military Academy, AA in Pre-Engineering; currently attending University of Maryland,
majoring in Information Systems Management; commissioned 2nd Lt. in Maryland Army National Guard;
engaged to be married in two years
Mary McCarter DeLaTorre - received BS degree from Virginia Polytech Institute, majored in Human Nutrition
and Foods; also received Masters in Nutrition; married Edward, July 1983; currently living in Pittsburgh
Tricia Maltagliati - received B.S. degree in Math Education at University of Maryland; taught at Crossland
as a math teacher for 41 months
Tom Marks - currently attending Salisbury State College, majoring in Communication Arts; also working at
WMDT-TV Channel 47 in Salisbury
Denise Marshall - currently employed at the Department of Transportation as a secretary
Lisa Marshall - graduated from Barbizon School of Modeling in 1983; currently employed as a legal clerk at IRS
Billy Metcalfe - married Donna, July 27, 1985; Vice President of Metcalfe and Sons, Inc.
Darrell Moore - married Tina, March, 1984; currently employed as a shop manager/iron worker/mechanic
Diana Moore - received BS degree from Salisbury State, majored in Elementary Education; currently working
as an office manager for King Pool Service
Mona Moy - received B.S. degree from University of Maryland, majored in Computer Science; currently working
as a computer programmer, Radar Division at Hughes Aircraft in El Secundo, CA
Teresa Nevi1le Hicks - married Steve, February 14, 1983; employed as a computer operator
Dan Nichols - U.S. Capitol Police Officer
Steve O'Donnell - received a B.A. and B.S. from Boston College, majored in Accounting and Computer Science;
currently employed as an accountant
Karen Ohs Pashkevich - attended PGCC for one year; received Outstanding Cash Award, 1981; married high
school sweetheart, Scott (1979 CHS graduate); has two little boys, Robby and Randy; currently working as a
secretary
Mike Palmer - Auto painter
Bruce Patterson - received an AS from W.V. Tech, majored in Architect and Design
Brian Pearis - has attended Glenville State, Bowie State and PGCC, working on degree, P.E./Health;
currently working at U.S. Postal Service (House of Representatives); U.S. Army Reserves
Teresa Perry - attending University of Southern California, majoring in drama
Rodger Pitts - divorced; employed as a painter at the U.S. Capitol
Felicia Polyanski - received a B.S. and B.A. from Boston University, majored in Marketing/Retailing;
employed as a manager of Ormonds in Forestvillage Mall
Sonya Pryor - attended PGCC, and graduated with honors; received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland,
majored in Business Management; received 1981 Youth Achievement Award from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity;
employed as a management asst.
Robert Purvis - currently attending PGCC, majoring in Business Administration/Computer Science; employed
as a programmer/analyst
Tawana Queen - attended The Medix School; currently working as a medical secretary
Vicky Rager Hammett - married Michael, May 1983; went on a missionary tour to Guatemala, Central America;
performed karate for the Guatemala President; currently working as a secretary
Mark Rice - U.S. Marines; stationed in Hawaii
Steve Roby - engaged to be married, Summer 1986 to Bonnie Godbold; self-employed - jammer race cars
David Rose - attended PGCC, majored in Mechanical Technology; presently employed as an ironworker; also
races motorcross
Byron Russell - attending University of Maryland, majoring in Journalism and International Relations;
travelled extensively in Europe, South Africa, Egypt, Greece; moving to London in the Fall to work for a
member of Parliment for one year
Bob Sabatini - received a B.A. degree from King's college, PA; accomplishments include, TV News Reporter,
Radio Disc Jockey and Director of a Teleplay; current occupation is a journalist
Alan Sadler - attended University of Maryland; presently employed as a baseball player for the Milwaukee
Brewer's Farm team
James Sams - Rodman Operation, WSSC
Robin Sawyer - married Tamela, September 1983; has one child, Robin Ashley; currently working as a carpet
cleaner
Sara Sellner - received a BS degree from Salisbury State, majored in Nursing; currently employed at
Southern Maryland Hospital Center as a RN
Bill Shepherd - married Mary Lee, September, 1983; bought a home, December 1984; currently employed as a
sheet metal polisher
Julie Skinner - engaged to be married; presently working in sales
Debbie Smithwick - received a BS degree from Towson State, majored in Business Admin., Psychology minor;
engaged to be married May 1986
Mike Spahn - received BS degree from Capitol Institute of Technology in Electrical Engineering; "Who's Who
in American Colleges and Universities"; currently working for Fairchild Communications
Randy Stafford - attended U.S. Army Intelligence School; currently in the U.S. Army
Tom Sweeney - married December, 1983 to Machon; expecting first child; mechanic for Steamfitters Local #602
Mark Taylor - U.S. Marine, Nov. 80 - Nov. 83; currently attending MD Drafting Institute
Elaine Thomas - married Kenny Doss (1979 CHS graduate), December 1980; has one little boy, Kenny; currently
employed as a data entry clerk for Scottish Rite Masons
Lisa Timchalk - received BA degree from University of Maryland, May 1985, majored in Radio, Television and
Film; currently looking for employment
Robin Toler - received degree from University of Maryland, majored in Advertising
Gail Uyechi - received BS degree from Salisbury State, majored in Business, concentration-Marketing; lived
in Dallas, Ft. Worth for nine months as a flight attendant for American Airlines; currently stationed at
National and BWI
Maria Varbero - received AA from PGCC in Business/Computer Programming; currently employed as a computer
programmer/analyst
Albert Venson - has his own business - AL'S Twin Air Inc.
Alvin Venson - attended PGCC, majored in Business Management, Real Estate
Laura Vermillion Morey - married Robert June 1983; has a little girl, Crystal Marie, 1-1/2 years; bought a
home in Waldorf; currently working as a sales rep for Gold Line Bus Co.
Karl Wagner - education through Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute; member of the Clinton Vol. Fire Dept.
Karen Warren Beall - received BS degree from Mary Washington College in Chemistry and Business Administration;
married high school sweetheart and former classmate, Jim; expecting first baby; bought a home in Bowie;
currently working as a chemist
Donna Watson - engaged to be married to Teddy Brooks (1981 CHS graduate), October 1985; currently working as
a secretary
Kim Watts Marsh - married Joe, February 1980; has two children, Cynthia, 5 years, and Joe, 1 year; Asst.
Coordinator for Family Services at AAFB; employed by the Government
David West - married Sue Eide (CHS graduate), January 1984; expecting first child in one month; bought two
homes; attended Diesel Institute of America; currently working as a mechanic
Ginger White Rest - married high school sweetheart, Ricky (CHS graduate); has a two month old baby boy,
Brian; works for the Washington Post in the Circulation Department
Doreen Wright - bought a condominium; employed as a procurement specialist
Margaret Young Divvens - married Frank, May 1985; employed as a project secretary
Greg Yurkanin - Honor Graduate of Basic Training Class, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; currently stationed
in Torrejon, Spain with rank of Staff Sgt.
WHAT ARE THESE TEACHERS DOING NOW?
Dr. James Lally - enjoying retirement
Dr. Edward Vest - Vice-Principal, Friendly
Mr. John Whittington - Asst. Superintendent, P.G. County
Mrs. Eleanor Abrams Gavin - teaching in Virginia
Mr. Ron Bailey - teaching at Friendly
Mr. Charles Baumgardner - Math teacher, Georgetown Prep
Mr. Harold Brown - retired, Virginia
Ms. Stephanie Caudell - retired, St. Louis, MO
Dr. Richard DeMolen - teaching at Oxon Hill
Mrs. Julia Gay - teaching at Friendly
Mrs. Mary Greco - Guidance Secretary, Euprie Burroughs Middle School
Mr. John Hawkinson - enjoying recent retirement, 1985
Mr. Ernest Hoover - enjoying retirement
Mrs. Mildred Horton - deceased, May 1985
Mrs. Ethel Ingrum - Guidance Counselor, Bladensburg High
Mr. Frank LaFontaine - retired
Mrs. Virginia McGrath - retired
Mr. Kevin Maxwell - Vice-Principal, Central High
Mr. Robert Meyers - teaching in Florida
Mr. Robert Mika - enjoying retirement
Mr. Carl Mills - enjoying retirement
Mr. Michael Molinaro - lawyer
Mr. Norman Morrison - enjoying retirement in Florida
Mr. David Mykita - teaching
Mrs. Rosemary Purcell - enjoying retirement in Virginia
Mr. George Pyle - retired
Mrs. Janice Ricalzone LoBianco - taking care of family in Virginia
Mr. Frank Santora - Vocational teacher, Suffland
Mr. Dale Sisson - Retired
Mr. William Smith - private industry
Mr. Larry Swindell - private industry
Mr. Lindsay Thomas - Central
Mr. Gerald Vance - Social Studies teacher, Gwynn Park
Mr. John Wagner - deceased
Mr. John Wallace - deceased
Mr. Donald Whitney - retired, California
Mrs. Jane Wolfgang - retired, Florida
Mr. Roscoe Woodruff - enjoying retirement
STILL AT CROSSLAND
Mrs. Mildred Ashley
Mrs. Mary Levenson
Mrs. Beverly Bailer
Mr. Robert Lombardi
Mr. William Beaver
Mrs. Doris Martin
Mrs. Judy Blandford
Mrs. Gloria Martin Alexander
Mr. Andrew Bowie
Mr. Ernest Messina
Mrs. Helen Brewer
Mr. George Mullins
Mr. Ira Brown
Mrs. JoAnn Nairn
Mrs. Barbara Cirighano
Mrs. Edyth Nedd
Mrs. Carolyn Dean
Mrs. M.J. Paupe
Mr. Howard Dennis
Mr. John Powell
Mr. Stuart Douglas
Mrs. Barbara Reinhard
Mr. John Flexer
Mrs. Laura Roys
Mrs. Jolena Gay
Ms. Barbara Sample
Mr. Richard Hawkins
Mr. Charles Slosky
Mrs. Fran Herzog
Ms. Marjorie Spirer
Mr. Donald Irwin
Mrs. Dorothy Statler
Mr. Leon Johnson
Mr. John Smyth
Mr. Alan Jones
Mr. Harold Thompson
Mrs. Mary Kilbourne
Mrs. Stella Tsouronis
Mrs. Patricia Kirk
Mr. Robert Turner
Mr. Henry Kriebel
Mr. Thomas Wysocki
Mrs. Marie Leak
EVENTS IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS
1977
Big Movies: Star Wars, Annie Hall, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Turning Point
TV Shows of the Year: Three's Company, Soap, Love Boat, Lou Grant, Roots, American Bandstand celebrated
its 251 Birthday
Sports: Pele and Soccer fever began; Seattle Slew wins Triple Crown; Bill Walton & Portland Trail Blazers
take the NBA Title; Dallas Cowboys win Superbowl over "Orange Crush" defense of the Denver Broncos; New
York Yankees take 1st World Series in 15 years
News Highlights: Year of Son of Sam; Concorde lands in U.S. for first time; Alaskan Pipeline starts to flow;
Anita Bryant declares war on homosexuals; The King, Elvis Presley, died on August 15
1978
Big Movies: Superman, Deer Hunter, Coming Home, Interiors, Heaven Can Wait, Midnight Express
T.V. Shows of the Year: Mork & Mindy, WKRP in Cincinatti, Taxi, Holocaust
Sports: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys in Superbowl XIII, Leon Spinks takes Heavyweight Title
from Muhammed Ali only to lose it later in the year in a rematch, Affirmed becomes third horse in six years
to win the Triple Crown; Washington Bullets win NBA Title; Yankees again win the World Series
News Highlights: The Guyana Tragedy; Israel and Egypt sign a treaty ending thirty years of conflict; First
test tube baby is born in England; Proposition 13 is voted on, in California; U.S. gives control of Panama
Canal back to Panama
1979
Big Movies: Kramer vs. Kramer, All That Jazz, Apocalypse Now, Norma Rae, Breaking Away
T.V. Shows of the Year: Dukes of Hazzard, Real People
Sports: Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles in the World Series; Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed-fourth
Superbowl in six years; Seattle Supersonics beat Washington Bullets to win NBA Title
News Highlights: Year of the Disco craze; marks 25th year of Rock In' Roll; Three Mile Island accident;
Skylab crashed and gold reaches $800 an ounce in January 1980; November 4, 1979 - marks the seizing of the
U.S. Embassy in Iran and the Hostage Crisis begins
1980
Big Movies: The Empire Strikes Back, Ordinary People, Raging Bull
T.V. Shows of The Year: Shogun, That's Incredible
Question of the year: Who Shot JR?
Sports: U.S. Hockey team takes gold in Winter Olympics; Eric Heiden becomes the Golden Boy by winning five
gold medals at Lake Placid, New York; U.S. boycotts Summer Olympics in Russia in response to Russia's
presence in Afghanistan; Philadelphia Phillies win first World Series in 97 years; Magic Johnson and Lakers
take NBA; Oakland Raiders beat Philadelphia Eagles and Superbowl XV
News Highlights: Republicans win control of the Senate for first time since 1954; Eight American Soldiers
die in rescue attempt of 52 American Hostages; Voyager I sends pictures of Saturn; Mt. St. Helens blows its
top marking first volcanic eruption this century in America; December 8, 1980 - the day John Lennon died