Potomac Senior High, Oxon Hill, MD; class of 1979 - 30 yr. reunion:
 

4/2/2009 - News:

  • We're in business; here is the Registration form where you can pay to reserve your spot at the
     
  • It's official, our reunion is on.. click here for details
     
  • 39 classmates so far (not including guest) interested in meeting for a 30th class reunion (see list below); pls make sure you give me your updated e-mail address and a recent pic and I'll place it next to your name.
     

  • RSVP list and comments (Classmates.com) as of 4/7/2009:

  • We recommend signing up with Classmates.com where you can post recent pics of you and your loved ones.
     
  • RIP David Hayes - Activities: NHS 11th and 12th, Drumbeat 12th; Ambition: To know the Lord's will for my life.  Potpourri:  Remember the words of Christ in John 14:1 - "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me." - Taken from David's 79 Powhatan year book pic.


Potomac Sr. High classmates who want to attend a 30 yr. reunion: (+ = Registered, i.e. have paid)
 
Aliaga, Juan - December 11, 2007 Hello Greg, Same here to your family. Great Idea about the Web Site. Of course your know my email address juan.aliaga@dc.gov. Also, i was in Delaware few weeks ago, I didn't have your phone I could have call you. Yes! still playing soccer (football) better than ever!!! jajajajajaj - Keep in touch!! -later!!!
Allison, Roxie - Apr 22 2008   Note from Roxie  - Hi Greg, Oops! the email editor caught me sending you my email address. I use verizon.net. My email is rkallison@verizon.net. Thanks for getting ball rolling on the reunion. I will look forward to seeing you soon. Roxie
+Benton Gary:  - July 17th, 2008 - Hi Greg, Thanks, I look forward to seeing you and everyone from Potomac again. I think it will be a great time and I thank you for trying to get it organize. BentonGary@aol.com
Bethea, Jimmy -  joecigar@aol.com Date : Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:50:36 -0500 - Subject : Hey Linda.  How are you doing?? Count me in for the reunion and I will probably bring my girlfriend. Jimmy Bethea
Brown, Jimmy - 11/25/2007 (2 guest) Yes.  Hey Greg, Jocelyn (SorIano) and I will be there.
Carter, Richard, Dale - 11/24/2007 (0 guest) Yes.  
Cline, Suzanne - 12/07/2007 (2 guest) Yes.  
Davis - Cheryl, Greg, I just found out about the reunion through David Sysma and Facebook.  I am definitely interested since I’ve never been to any of the previous ones.  My email is rashees_mom@yahoo.com. Cheryl Davis, Operations Manager, Mi Casa, Inc. 6230 3rd Street, NW, Suite 2,  Washington, DC  20011, 202.722.7423 phone, 202.722.7427 fax
Ellis, Ruth - Hi Greg - I have missed the previous reunions but would love to be at this one.  I'm living in Arlington now so have no excuse!  My email address is schwartzellis@hotmail.com or this one (gmail) and I'm on facebook too.
Thanks for organizing! Ruth Ellis
Fields, Jennifer Wilson - Greg,
Hard to believe it's been 30 years since we graduated! Over the years, I often thought about you and wondered how you were and what you were doing.  Will look forward to seeing you and getting caught up.  Please keep in touch! Warm Regards, Jenniffer cell 703-615-5316, jfwitaliano@aol.com
Giovinazzo, Betty - From:  Bdulaney@worldbank.org Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 11:10 AM To: Greg Hughes Subject: RE: Class of '79 ~ 30th Reunion - Hi Greg, Yes sounds like a great idea...count me in. My maiden name is "Giovinazzo, Elizabeth" I hope that helps! Thanks for getting this together! Betty DuLaney
+Goldchain, Linda - I really hope our 30th reunion plans are in the works.   It'd be so much fun to see everyone!!!!  Linda (Goldchain) Gibson; ldgibson2@verizon.net
Guyton, Robert - 11/24/2007 (0 guest) Yes please add my name and email robreg@msn.com  

Hayes, Chris - [mailto: chayes@ssltd.org  Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 9:18 PM To: gregh@aami.net Subject: 30th reunion Greg, I would be interested in attending the 30th. I never made to the others, it will all depend on the date you decide upon. Please keep me informed. The only person I am still in touch with is Mike Sebenaler. Best Regards, Chris Hayes
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Hoorn, Brigit - Sent: September 06, 2008 07:55:37 PM - Subject: Hi, from Brigit! - I would like to RVSP yes for the reunion. I can't wait for the big event. My e-mail is crazyfor20@cox.net I am in contact with Sherry Stante and have her send you an e-mail.  I think Annapolis will be great.  My parents moved there about 6 years ago.
Heiss (Martinelli) Leslie-
On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at  8:57 AM, Leslie Martinelli wrote:   'I hope to make it to this one!  Thanks for organizing Greg & Linda!  I've kept in touch with Betty G ...  Every once in a while, I hear from Jerry Hayward and Liz Niffeneggar.  Leslie lesmartinelli@comcast.net
+Hughes, Greg - Hello to all Potomac Sr. High, class of 79 - I hope and pray you and your families are well; pls keep in touch and I hope to see you in 2009. http://www.bethanybeachcleaners.com/allroadsleadtorome/new/intro.htm

Huth - Robin Crabill - Hi Greg, Thanks so much for taking on such  a task as this high school reunion. My husband and I will definitely be there.  Please email me if there is anything I can do for your or Linda in the mean time.  And please let me know as soon as you know any further details.   Thanks again, Robin Crabill (Huth) crabbys@yahoo.com
Konohia, Eric - Hey Greg, This Eric Konohia. I got the email from Ray Novicio. Count me in and I will send the information to all the '79 grads that I stay in contact with.  I'm doing well. Three boys 25, 11 and 6 years old. I'm living in Temple Hills. On another note, how have you been?  Malama Pono, Eric "Ua mau ke ea o ka Aina i ka pono" (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness") [mailto:erickonohia@att.blackberry.net] FYI.. I am not in the military but my company is responsible for providing protection to clients domestically and abroad. I have to stay in shape for this type of work and I've become a fitness nut. I do circuit training every morning at 0430 and then grapple 5 days a week. Attached is a pic1, pic2, pic3 from this past year in Midland Texas where I did counter Assault training with the United States Secret Service and the Army's Delta force.
Nathan, Karen - 11/24/2007 (0 guest) Yes.  Hi Greg.  I'm glad you're putting together this reunion.  It should be fun to see everyone after all these years, although I'm really having trouble believing it's been almost 30 years since graduation. Feel free to contact me at kn611@yahoo.com. Karen Nathan
Nassau, Brenda - mailto:Brenda_Aswall@mcpsmd.org Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 8:19 AM To: ldgibson@comcast.net Subject: 30 year reunion Hi - This is Brenda Nassau. I just heard from Jimmy and Jocelyn about the 30 year reunion. I would love to make it. Please add me to the list. I was unable to find the link to put my name. There will be two of us. Thanks, Brenda Aswall

Nonato, Frenda - From: Frenda [mailto: frendamine@comcast.net. Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 7:02 AM Cc: 'Greg Hughes' Subject: RE: Class of '79 ~ 30th Reunion - I saw the email yesterday.  Great idea.  Yes.  You can post my email address.  My maiden name is Nonato. - Many Blessings - Frenda Lundmark
+Novicio, Ray - From: Facebook <notification+yrw522n@facebookmail.com> 
Sent: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 6:20 pm
Subject: Ray Novicio sent you a message on Facebook...
Ray sent you a message.  -------------------- Subject: Potomac 30 year reunion information (please pass to anyone else)  Here's the contents of an e-mail from Greg Hughes concerning our reunion for  November 2009 : raynovicio@hotmail.com
Panella, Diane Panella, Diane 12/29/2007 (0 guest) Yes.  HI, I'm not sure if I rsvp'd, but I would like to attend if I have a confirmation that it is happening about three months in advance. Thanks!! Diane (Leo) Panella

Petersen, Pete - From: Pete P [mailto:hpete6@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 6:27 AM To: Greg Hughes Subject: RE: Potomac HS and Pete Petersen - Hi Greg,  I run into a few classmates every so often, but not on a reg. bases.  Did you hear David Hayes passed away a couple years ago?  I was in contact with him a number of times during his illness.   Blessings,  Pete Petersen
 (Pete's first book to be published - http://www.publishamerica.com/greetingcardpro/createcard1.asp?PostCardID=26141 )
Riley, Pam - Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 11:03 AM, To: gregh@bethanybeachcleaners.com, Subject: Great Idea! Greg, Great idea on combining reunion. Would be lots of fun. My email is Pamelsue1961@yahoo.com. Would love to go and see everyone. Pam Riley
Ruby, Steven - hey-Greg-its been a long time how have you and Chris been. its great to see that you are doing good. I hope to see you soon if I can help with 30 coming let me know.-steve ruby-phone #540-379-5134  
Saunders, Jennifer - 11/26/2007 (0 guest) December 02, 2007 05:49:42 AM Greg, Yes.  Looking forward to seeing everyone! Jenny They actually stuck me in the 78 year book because I took my final English credit over the summer. (Ah, wonderful Potomac). Sure you can place my name and e-mail there. My e-mail address is girdler@aol.com. It is great to hear from you, too. Jenny Girdler nee: Saunders
Sharp, Suzanne - January 11, 2008 Hello Greg, Count me in! I don't remember if I gave you the email address. Sznncln1@aol.com
Smith, Eddie - 11/24/2007 (1 guest) Hey Greg, God bless you!  My E-mail is shaharsinglory@verizon.net--- It's ok!  Greg keep me posted! Eddie Smith
SorIano, Jocelyn - Hi Greg, So glad to hear from you as well.  I will definitely tell Jimmy and Jeff you said hello.  Since receiving your email about our 30th reunion I've been trying to contact as many folks as possible and so far it seems to be working. Our home email address is:  chantillyjfb@msn.com Thanks for adding our info to the website. We are definitely looking forward to seeing everyone as well. BTW, Ms. Deborah Santmyer is one of the Principals at my son's former high school which is up the street from our home.  I mentioned it to her and I do hope she can attend our get together for I know folks would love to see her.  She is retiring after up and coming school year so I hope I can get a good email address so we can continue to keep in contact with her in the future. Take care and thank you and Linda for trying to get this together for our class. Joc
Springs, Darryl - January 21,2009, Hi from Darryl - Hello Greg...when is the next reunion scheduled for. I haven't been to one yet (smile)
Stephens, Shannon - 11/27/2007 (1 guest) Yes.  
Stante, Jessep - Sherry - Hi Greg how are you. i am wondering about the 30 year reunion, can you let me know where and when it is i would really like to attend. Thanks a lot, look forward to hearing from you
Stuart, Lisa - February 12, 2008 08:00:37 PM Hi Greg (and everyone), It's been a while!  Thanks for organizing the 30th reunion. I still live in the area and would like to attend. I can contact Janet Curley (lives in FL) and Eva Damelin (she may already know) and Suzanne Tighlman (lives in the area). Those are the only classmates I keep in touch with. I can be reached lstuart731@aol.com. And Annapolis sounds like a great idea.  Lisa Stuart
Tavares, Tracey  - Sign me up! traceytavares@hotmail.com
Thomas, Dawn - From: Dawn Quinn To: Greg Hughes Sent: November 27, 2007 05:04:15 PM Subject: RE: Hi, from Greg ! Hello Greg, I'm glad to hear there will be a reunion! I can be contacted at quinwld1123@aol.com I heard from Frenda today that you had decided to do this. I hope you and your family are well. Please keep me posted on the progress. I don't know how much help I can be right now but don't be afraid to ask. Dawn Thomas
Tutz, Jean - From: Jean Stortzum stortzuj@charlescounty.org Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 10:07 AM To: gregh@aami.net Unfortunately, I no longer have a list of e-mail addresses for Class of 79. Someone on the reunion planning committee probably has a list, however, I could not tell you who that person may be. Some of those folks are registered on Classmates.com. Take care and enjoy your Thanksgiving, Jean (Tutz) Stortzum
Williams, Gail -  Hi Greg/Linda:
Looking forward to reunion didn't make the previous ones but now live in Annapolis so this is very convenient.  I keep in touch with Beth Nyhof ( Smith) will pass information along to her if she doesn't already know. Will be glad to help in anyway possible, you can contact me at stauffergail@yahoo.com  Gail Williams
 

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