Volume #8 | September 2024 | |
Einstein’s Student Newspaper (the Nucleus) Seeks Your Support
Contributed by Jared Kavlock, Nucleus Sponsor
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Help support student journalism at Einstein - The Nucleus student newspaper is raising funds to print the newspaper at least four times a year. The student writers and editors are not only learning all about journalism and its importance in a democratic society, but also producing quality student journalism in their newspaper and on the Nucleus website. Follow all the goings-on at Einstein by subscribing to the Nucleus and receive a copy of each edition in the mail. You can also donate to become a patron of the newspaper, recognized and thanked in two editions.
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Fall Coaches
By Malcolm Wilson
Back in the spring, we introduced you to Einstein's new Athletic Director, Christina "Tina" Fitzpatrick. Since taking the helm on July 1, she has had a busy summer, overseeing the addition of two new Varsity sports, Pickleball and Girls Flag Football. She will also be joined this fall by the following new Coaches: JV Field Hockey, Simone Brutsche, Varsity Football, Tracy Martin, JV Football, Jamell Modesir, Boys Varsity Soccer, Eric Gallun, Girls Flag Football, Earl Thomas, Pickleball, Meg Clabault and Westley Sye. Returning this year to build on their past successes are Cross Country Coach DaSilva (starting his 19th season). Field Hockey Coach Robin Drews, Golf Coach Andre' Hammond, Poms Coach Jennifer Hill, Cheer Coaches Marcella Delgado and Ajiya Doka, JV Soccer Coach (Boys) Alberto Jiminez Guedez, Girls Soccer Coaches Jared Kavlock (Varsity) and Jayson Palmer (JV), Girls Volleyball Coaches Alex Ochoa (Varsity) and Katarina Farah.
To read more about the new Varsity Pickleball sport, check out this NPR article that features an Einstein student: Varsity pickleball? A Maryland school system is taking a swing at it.
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Einstein Field Hockey
By Robin Drews
AEHS Girls Field Hockey 2024, aka “Stein Fockey” had a great summer with lots of playing opportunities for our student athletes. We continued our tradition of morning "Pickup with the Coaches" through the month of July and welcomed new JV Coach Simone Brutche to the fray. We teamed up with Wheaton for some of our summer workouts, and we're looking forward to a great season. Coming off a divisional win and graduating nine seniors this past year, we anticipate a year with lots of opportunities for younger players to step into leadership roles. Two-year captain and four year starter Maya Flores-Guitierrez steps into her final season with the team and is looking forward to a college career with Catholic University after graduation. Stein Fockey is grateful for the support of the Hall of Fame, who continues to provide financial support to our student athletes who need assistance with camp. These camps have been instrumental to our success as a team, exposing our players to collegiate level coaching and lots of bonding through sore muscles.
A special thanks is due to Bob Owens, who has been a big cheerleader and supporter of the program over the past several years. When I came on as the field hockey coach and learned about the Hall of Fame, I was amazed to find this great network of alumni who were willing to support our student athletes to such a significant extent. It takes both vision and a commitment to the community to create an organization like the Hall of Fame, and Bob's clear love of the school and broader community have obviously been the driver in establishing this unique organization. My players have received academic scholarships that will reduce their post college student loan debt, athletic scholarships to camp that have improved their play, and connections to organizations that have supported their drive to become better athletes, all thanks to the work and vision of Bob Owens. I am sincerely grateful for his work on behalf of the Hall of Fame and his support of our student-athletes.
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Was Part of Your Childhood Spent Living Abroad?
By Carol Chelemer
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AEHS graduates are a wonderfully diverse group. Over the summer Beverly Wright (our super website manager) and I heard from alum Terry Carlson (Class of 1967) about living in Sweden during high school (see Terry’s account below). If your childhood included a stay abroad and you’d like to share that experience, please contact us to discuss at alumni@aehshof.com. For someone like me who grew up in DC and Kensington, I would greatly enjoy your reminiscences. | |
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My Year In Sweden 1962/1963
By Terry Carlson, Class of 1966 and 1967
I should have been in the class of ’66, but in 1962 after 8th grade at Newport, my parents lived in Sweden for a year where I went to a Swedish school. When we returned in 1963, I couldn’t go on to 10th grade at Einstein as I had missed too many core classes, like Algebra, English, etc. so I went back to Newport and completed 9th grade, thus putting me behind a year. So, I grew up with the kids that graduated in ’66 in elementary and Jr. High schools, then made new and more friends in my high school years, graduating in ’67. This made several combined class reunions over the years fun as I knew many more people.
I was very fortunate to live in Sweden from August 1962 to August 1963, especially since my ancestors on both sides were of Swedish/Danish descent. Got to meet quite a few relatives while we were there.
My dad was an experimental psychologist at National Institutes of Health and got a fellowship to teach at the University of Uppsala in Sweden for a year. My 7-year-old sister and I went to Swedish Public Schools in our local neighborhood as going to an American school meant taking a bus to the train station, boarding the train to Stockholm, then another bus to the school, then reversing the process back to our house in Uppsala. Twelve-hour days so my parents decided that we stayed put in Uppsala.
My sister ended up learning Swedish quickly and fluently as she really had no choice, while I only learned the bad words, typical teenager, as my new Swedish friends wanted to practice their English. So going to Swedish school was kind of a waste as I didn’t really learn much, even though I passed the classes anyway. I had about 10 different subjects and our typical school day was from 8-4, M-F and half day on Saturday. Didn’t like that at all.
I made a lot of friends there, and some for life as I’m still in touch with them. The fun part was that students were issued free bus and train passes to go anywhere you wanted to in the country. So, we would go to Stockholm, maybe once a month, to see different rock & roll bands, mostly local, but sometimes from different countries. I was asked later if I remembered seeing the Beatles play before they became famous. This was later in early 1964 after we had returned to the US when they did become famous, but I didn’t remember, but apparently, I did, according to my best Swedish friend. We saw so many bands.
Another thing that stands out was since my dad taught at the university, he and my mother were able to go to the Noble Peace Prize event. They sat at the same table that the writer John Steinbeck was seated and actually had a great time talking to him as they were the only Americans at the table. I can’t remember now which book won the prize, but I do remember my parents saying he was very friendly but nervous because he had to give an acceptance speech.
Other interesting things we did, after Dad bought a new red Volvo, was travel around Europe and Britain for a month seeing all the major countries. Went to England, Scotland, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark, etc. and mostly visited the capitals of each of those countries, but also stopped at various places like Normandy and tulip gardens in Holland and many other places of interest. Also, went to Berlin over Christmas week and that was a very memorable trip. It was just after the Cuban missile crises in 1962, we were oblivious of what was going on as I guess there was a panic of nuclear war here. From southern Sweden we traveled over the Baltic to East Germany and went by train. Will never forget the East German/Russian guards that harassed us the whole trip to Berlin. Seemed like every hour they would ask my parents for passport, visas, and other information over and over the whole trip. They were very intimidating and carried machine guns. But we finally arrived in West Berlin and stayed a week in a very nice, but old hotel. The main thing I remember about Berlin was that we were able to take a bus tour of East Berlin. To do so we had to go through Check Point Charley, which was an experience in itself. We were held for about an hour with all kinds of questions and checking our passports. You could easily see that the East Germans soldiers and staff hated Americans, the looks gave that away. The contrast between West and East Berlin was like night and day. The west was built up and people moved around freely and hardly showed that it been bombed 17 years earlier while the eastern or Russian sector was like the war ended the day before and people in the street looked nervous. What I remember most was the tour stopped at the bombed out Reichstag where Hitler’s bunker was located. It was mostly rubble and debris, but we were allowed to go down into the upper bunker where the staff was housed if we wanted to, the lower bunker where Hitler resided was off limits, mainly because it was flooded. It was so cold though, that nobody wanted to get off the bus. I regret this now as all that’s covered up, only pictures.
Traveling around East Berlin was mostly depressing too as most of the buildings still showed damage from the war. Again, there were few people walking and hardly any cars and buses. Brandenburg Gate had lots of bullet holes and piles of rubble were on every corner. The only thing new I remember was a 25-30 ft statue toward the city limits, past the zoo and gardens. It was of a Russian solder with a huge sword slicing down on a huge swastika. I guess depicting that they were the victors and won the war.
Visiting a foreign country and living there can be a great experience. Probably not many like what we had, but I do remember most everything we saw and did.
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Where Are Our Grads Attending College? | |
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Members of the Class of 2024 will be attending over 300 different schools this fall—some near home and some away. Below is a list of some of these institutions of higher education (a very partial listing). We wish each student success in your academic endeavors.
Allegheny College, American Unniversity, Barnard College, Catholic University of America, University of Chicago, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, Drexel University, Elon University, Frostburg State University, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University of Maryland, University of Maryland—College Park, University of Miami, Montgomery College, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Oberlin College, Penn State University, University of Richmond, Rochester Institute of Technology Salisbury University, San Diego University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Temple University, Towson University, Tufts University, University of Vermont, Virginia Tech, Western Washington University
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The Class of 1971 turned 71 and held a reunion on June 8 at Lone Oak Brewing Co, followed by a Potluck Picnic at Wheaton Regional Park on June 9.
Thank you to the attendees for sharing photos!
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Mr. Monte with Margo Moss | |
Sue Sperling and Marty Brasse | |
Jeff Nakamura, Bill Welsh, Gary Michaelis | |
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Upcoming Reunions
2024
NOTE: If you have information regarding upcoming Class Reunions, we would love to include them in Upcoming Events. Please send to: alumni@aehshof.com. Thank you.
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We are grateful for notifications from AEHS alumni about recent and especially past deaths of classmates so that we may remember them by adding the deceased to the In Memoriam list at https://www.aehshof.com/in-memoriam. Names are added to the page as soon as possible after notification has been received. We are still adding names of alumni who passed away many, many years ago, so it’s never too late to add someone. Please send In Memoriam notifications to InMemoriam@aehshof.com. | |
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Mary C. Boyle
Class of 1965
May 13, 1947 – October 26, 2013
Mary C. “Tootsie” Boyle, a longtime Kensington resident who worked in the Washington area as a waitress and for US Airways as a clerical assistant, died October 26, 2013, at her home in Luray, Va. She was 66. The cause was a stroke, said her brother David J. Boyle. Mary Christina Boyle was born in Scranton, Pa., and moved to Montgomery County as a child. She was a 1965 graduate of Albert Einstein High School in Kensington. She worked at restaurants in Prince George’s County before joining US Airways at Reagan National Airport, where she worked for several years before moving to Luray in 1984. Survivors include four brothers, Daniel I. Boyle of White Haven, Pa., David J. Boyle and Brian B. Boyle, both of Alexandria, and Gerald J. Boyle of Silver Spring; and two sisters, Eleanor B. Duckett of Kensington and Bridget T. Boyle of Silver Spring.
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Thomas Dale Lookabill, Sr
Class of 1966
December 14, 1948 – September 8, 2008
Thomas Dale Lookabill, Sr., age 59, beloved husband of Vickie Hess Lookabill, died September 8, 2008 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Born December 14, 1948 in Silver Spring, MD, Thomas Dale Lookabill Sr. was the only son of Joe H. Lookabill, WW II US Navy Veteran, and Anna Lee Lookabill, hardworking member of the Communications Workers of America Union. He spent his childhood in Silver Spring, MD, until graduating with a B.S. degree from the University of Maryland in 1972. He then began a career in nuclear energy which led him to take part in the clean-up of Three Mile Island, in PA from 1980-1989. Upon completion of that contract, he settled in Aiken, SC as principal engineer at The Savannah River Site from 1990-2008, where he lived, with his devoted wife Vickie Lee (Hess) Lookabill, and their five children, Glenn, Brian, Sarah, Tommy and Joseph. After a successful, happy, and honorable life, Tom was diagnosed with cancer in May of 2007. With the help of his wife and family he fought valiantly and successfully until unexpected effects from his treatment led to his hospital stay. There the battle intensified until his passing on September 8, 2008. All who knew him knew that every battle was fought with a smile. For that, and the way he lived his life, he was a hero to his family and friends. On the eve of his passing, his daughter, who recently graduated from the College of Charleston and returned to the family home to assist in their needs, created the following tribute:
Finally At Home on the Chesapeake I sail my boat upon the sea, The Chesapeake, she calls to me, Asking me to journey on her waves, Saying,"Take it easy", my soul she saves. For as these Blues jump 'round my boat, The crabs are calling, my spirit floats. And I have found my peace, of this I'm sure, For the Bay she calls me, and I hurt no more. To my delight, rods and lines pull everywhere, I do not fret of my absence with you there. In a place of bounty, where all is right, Gladly my soul moves into the light. With salt in the air and sand 'neath my toes, There's no sweeter place that this man knows. If your night feels unclear, my beacon will shine, To remember all of you I love, left behind. One day we'll all meet in that starry night, But until then carry on my fight. And my captain's calling as dawn breaks free, I'm home for sure, so don't cry for me. So I sail my boat upon the sea, For the Chesapeake, she calls to me. - SFL, 2008
In his passing, Tom will be dearly missed, but not forgotten. Survivors in addition to his wife Vickie and his father Joe, both of Aiken, include a daughter, Sarah Fay Lookabill, Aiken, four sons, Glenn Joseph (Jenny) Lookabill, Gettysburg, PA, Brian John (Catharine) Lookabill, Lexington, KY, Thomas Dale Lookabill, Jr. and Joseph Andrew Lookabill, both of Aiken, and three grandchildren, Hunter Gene Lookabill, Sierra Lee Lookabill and Cole Peterson Lookabill. He was predeceased by two children, Rebecca Sue and Daniel Lee Lookabill.
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Walter Drosd
Class of 1967
July 15, 1948 – May 28, 1968
Marine Corps LCpl Walter Lloyd Drosd, 19, of Kensington, Maryland, was killed in action from small arms fire in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was assigned to Radio Relay & C Company, 5th Communication Battalion, 1st Force Service Regiment, Force Logistical Command, III Marine Amphibious Force. Gave his life on May 28, 1968. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Panel 64W, Line 8. Attended Albert Einstein High School and earned an equivalency diploma.
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Shelley W. Stowe
Class of 1967
November 2, 1949 – March 30, 1998
Shelley Weston Stowe of Easton died on March 30, 1998, at her home. She was 48. Born on November 2, 1949, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of David Thomas and Alta Mae Hanson Watson. After graduating from Albert Einstein High School in 1967 she attended Wittenburg University in Springfield, Ohio where she received her bachelor’s degree in music education in 1971. She then returned to Montgomery County where she taught music for 16 years. During that time she received her master’s degree in choral direction from the University of Maryland. In 1987 she moved to Eason and stablished Stowe and Associates in 1989. She was a member of the Talbot Bible Church and had a music ministry as a choir director and soloist. In addition to her parents, Ms. Stowe is survived by two brothers, Jon David Weston of Rockville and Thomas Spengler Weston of San Diego, California.
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Albert Burns "Al" Willis, Jr.
Class of 1967
August 21, 1949 – July 24, 2020
Albert (Al) Burns Willis, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2020, at the age of 70, with his loving wife Debbie by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Burns Willis, Sr.; mother, Marie; sisters, Carol and Jane Ann, and brothers, Bill and Robert Willis. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Debbie Willis; sons, Justin and Jared Willis; daughters Michele Becker and Christine Lindsay; stepchildren Jay and Dean Johnson, Michelle Barnhart, Amanda Sours, Jacqueline Parsons, and Zack Crowley; and twelve grandchildren. Always a talented musician and songwriter. He was a lead guitarist and vocalist for Nashville Recording Artist Buddy Kay and the Blue Notes. He played bass for Thorns and Roses, WV Mountain Music. Warner Brothers requested a demo and considered them for a recording contract. Al also played in a Windstar Environmental fundraiser with John Denver. He was recognized by the Martinsburg Journal for “Wake Up, West Virginia”, a song he wrote for WV Day in 1989. Al also had a love for the law. He graduated top of his class in May 2013 from Blue Ridge Technical College with his Paralegal Degree. He graduated at the top of his class, Phi Beta Kappa. He was awarded the All-State WV Academic Team award from the Governor of WV. Al was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. In the wise words of Albert Willis, No Matter Where You Go, There You Are.
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Denise Berry
Class of 1971
March 29, 1953 – May 5, 2013
Denise Berry, age 60, Bradenton, FL, died May 5, 2013. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, she moved to Bradenton in 1972 from Kensington, Maryland. Survived by husband, Randolph St. Lawrence of Bradenton, FL; mother, Ethel Berry of Bradenton, FL; brother, Lawrence R. Berry, Jr. of Annapolis, MD; sister, Sandra B. Killen of Darnestown, MD.
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Janet Ann Cohany Eackloff
Class of 1973
November 24, 1955 – August 4, 2024
Janet Ann Cohany Eackloff died on August 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. The cause was cancer. Beloved mother of David (Nancy Yu) and Miriam (Matt Dickerson), cherished sister of Sharon Cohany (Glen Richardson), also survived by many cousins and friends. Predeceased by her loving parents, Reeva and Harry Cohany, and her adoring husband, Mark D. Eackloff. A graduate of Albert Einstein High School (Kensington, MD), Towson University, and George Washington University, Janet was a writer-editor with the Government Accountability Office. She was a gentle, kind, creative, funny, loving spirit, an award-winning needlepointer who also loved to garden, cook, craft, read, travel, and host gatherings of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to Congregation Adat Reyim, 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield, VA 22152, where Janet and Mark were founding members, or a nonprofit that helps the homeless.
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Alice Boyle Fisher
Class of 1974
March 31, 1956 – February 7, 2011
Alice Boyle Fisher of Kensington, MD, passed away on February 7, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Robert G. Fisher; mother of Caitlin Elizabeth and Patrick Boyle; sister of Daniel Boyle, Mary Boyle, Gerald Boyle, David Boyle, Eleanor Duckett, Brian Boyle, and Bridget Boyle; mother-in-law of Heather Roberts.
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Kathy Parce France
Class of 1974
April 5, 1956 – July 30, 2024
Katherine Parce France, known lovingly as Kathy, passed away peacefully at her home in Rockville, MD on July 30, 2024, at the age of 68. Kathy was the cherished daughter of the late Marion Marjorie Burgess Parce and John Raymond Parce. She was a devoted mother to Brian France and Michelle Talukder, and a beloved mother-in-law to Julie and Sajeed. Her heart was filled with love for her grandchildren: Brinley, Riley, Archer, Daxton, and Cade. She was also a treasured sister to Wally Parce, his wife Nancy Parce, Bruce Parce, his wife Meg Parce and was preceded in death by her dear brother, Burgess Parce. With a kind and gentle soul, Kathy found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was spending precious moments with her family or taking peaceful walks with her best friend, Barb. As a dedicated teacher and loving grandmother, she touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. Kathy's warmth, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her loved ones will forever remain in our hearts.
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Deborah Elizabeth (Hall) Santasania
Class of 1984
October 20, 1966 – February 15, 2024
Deborah Elizabeth (Hall) Santasania aka (Deb, Debs, Doodle) age 57, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024. She was a graduate of Albert Einstein High School and worked for Mortgage Bankers Association for over 20 years. Debbie moved to Florida in 2001. She loved boating, and swimming with the dolphins. She loved to dance and enjoy life to the fullest! A beloved daughter, sister, and aunt and great aunt. Preceded in death by her brother, John Hall, Jr. and mother, Susan Hall. She is survived by her father, John Hall, Sr. her sister Donna (Hall) Defreitas and husband Marcus Defreitas, her boyfriend, Captain Ron and nephews and niece, Mallory (McMillan) White and husband Dylan White, Andrew Hall and wife Brandi Hall, Nicholas McMillan, Michael McMillan and love Claudia de Leon-Suarez and her great nephews, Mateo, Felix and Kaine.
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