2006 News
Jen Leeth (1978) wrote in from the website: "I recently went back to school to get certified to teach and earned a masters degree in bilingual education.   I teach first grade in a bilingual classroom just north of Houston, TX.   My husband, Pete Holterhoff, and I will celebrate 19 years of marriage in September.   I wish, wish, wish we had a Parkmont here for our three kids, Erich (15) and twins Andrew and Rachael (11)!   After all I learned in teacher school about how kids learn and good teaching practices, I realize how fortunate I am to have attended such an excellent place of learning. The world would be a very different place if every kids could learn at a Parkmont!"

Ann Breen reported on her kids: John Cowey (1980) is in New York City, Sara Cowey (1981) is in San Carlos, CA, and David Cowey (1981) is in San Francisco.   John is working at Houk Friedman Gallery, Sara was married three years ago, and David runs a restaurant in San Francisco Beach.

Paulette Menendez (1981) wrote in from the website. She is living in Gaithersburg, MD with her husband Dave and their 4 kids: Brain, Candice, Noelle, and Griffin. She works at Harvey W. Hottel, Inc. and wrote, "I loved going to [Parkmont] and am glad other kids are enjoying it still today."

Jessi Roemer (1982) had a daughter, Hanna Rose Roemer-Block.   She lives in Philadelphia with her husband Josh.  

Matt Archer (1989) is living year-round in Big Sky, Montana.   He is a certified EMT working on the Ski Patrol in the winter and leads white water rafting trips in the summer. His mother reports that "his love of skiing and canoeing come from his years at Parkmont."

K.C. Higgins (1995) works for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He is also working on a movie for National Geographic Films, which has a spy theme.

Lance Smith (1997) is working at the National Presbyterian After School Program.

Tom Mertens (1999) is attending Frostburg College.

Rachel Tyner (1999) graduated from Rollins College two years ago. She is currently living in Silver Spring, MD and working for Anton Corporation ad the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Bethesda.

Elena Morgan (2000) has moved to Los Angeles after graduating from American Univeristy in December 2004.

Matt Van Dyke (2000) is a policeman in the Baltimore area. He was recently married.

Jay Cunnick (2002) is a senior at Cabrini College, in Radnor, PA.   He is majoring in Information Technology and will graduate in May 2006.

Carl Neverson (2002) is attending Morgan State University and is studying Hospitality Management.

Astryd Luna (2003) is attending Howard University. She is also working at the National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center, at University as the Program Associate.   In that role she provides HIV information to health professionals. She has also just turned 21 and is about to receive her U.S. Citizenship! Congratulations!

Ashley Calvetti (2004) is in her second year at G.W. University and is thinking of applying to Law School.

Andrew Goldstrom (2005) is living in NYC attending John Jay University, and is living across the street from Times Square.

Kevin Castro (2005) is studying business at D.C. Community College.

Jake Goodman (2005) has been in the Israeli Army for the past year, and will continue for the next year.

Miriam Doyle (2005) is doing well at St. Mary's College. She attended Parkmont's 2006 graduation.

Chris Jochem (2006) will graduate from B.C.C. High School this May and will be attending college in Boston in the fall.

Quinn Montano (2009) is attending B.C.C. High School. He plays on the lacrosse team and has been keeping in touch with his Parkmont friends.

Jen Leeth and Ezra Hausman would like to start a memorial page dedicated to Tom Lane's legacy, to link to Parkmont's website. They are looking for other Parkmonters who studied with Tom. If you have any fond/special/funny memories or pictures of Tom, please share them! bonaera_de_corazon@yahoo.com or alumni@parkmont.org (and we'll pass them along to Jen and Ezra.)