Class President

HOW MANY TIMES have you flipped through an old yearbook, glanced at the vaguely familiar faces and thought, "I wonder what this person is doing now?" Did the "Most Likely to Succeed" really succeed? Did the "Class Clown" keep her sense of humor? Is the "Best-looking Couple" still looking their best, or did they even stay in touch? In Westminster High School's Class of 1993, an enthusiastic class president named Jon Leiberman interned at the local cable station and inched his way toward one of his childhood dreams - to be a broadcast journalist.

R. Gayle Layfield, a retired Friends School official who worked in fundraising, died of cancer Feb. 1 at her North Baltimore home. She was 64. Born Ruth Gayle Layfield in Richmond, Va., she was a 1966 graduate of the Collegiate School, where she was class president and played sports. She earned a bachelor of arts degree at Hollins College, where she was active on the trustee and alumnae boards. She also received a master's degree from the Johns Hopkins University. After moving to Baltimore in the mid-1970s, she was an English teacher at Roland Park Country School, where she was also director of admissions and worked in development.

The student: Rachel Clinton, 17. School: Oakland Mills High. Special achievement: A member of the National Honor Society, senior class president and a champion hurdler for the indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Rachel has qualified to participate in the New Balance National Scholastic Indoor Track and Field Championships to be held March 9 to 11 in New York City. Why she runs: "I hope to get a scholarship, but I just love to run." How track will help her clear the hurdles of adult life: "You can't let one little thing trip you up. You have to be able to pick up where you left off and learn from your failures.

Ramon "Ray" Santamaria Jr., a retired tennis pro and captain of the 1954 Johns Hopkins University lacrosse team, died of cancer Dec. 9 at Union Memorial Hospital. The Cockeysville resident was 80. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, he was the son of Ramon Santamaria Sr., who came to Baltimore in 1938 as consul for the Republic of Honduras. His mother, Ramona, was a homemaker. He lived on Keswick Road in Roland Park and was a 1950 graduate of Polytechnic Institute, where he was class president all four years, played lacrosse and wrestled.

The City College Class of 1929 regrets with deep sorrow the passing of Class President, SIDNEY (Chickie) SCHULTZ and extends sincerest condolences to his family.

R. Gayle Layfield, a retired Friends School official who worked in fundraising, died of cancer Feb. 1 at her North Baltimore home. She was 64. Born Ruth Gayle Layfield in Richmond, Va., she was a 1966 graduate of the Collegiate School, where she was class president and played sports. She earned a bachelor of arts degree at Hollins College, where she was active on the trustee and alumnae boards. She also received a master's degree from the Johns Hopkins University. After moving to Baltimore in the mid-1970s, she was an English teacher at Roland Park Country School, where she was also director of admissions and worked in development.

WASHINGTON -- Duncan Belser is a college senior. That's why, he explains, his hair is falling out.The Johns Hopkins University senior class president has outlined his life for the next few years: First, an advertising job, then maybe a stint with a public relations firm, before a return to school for a master's degree in business.But he doesn't have that advertising job just yet; the first step is to actually graduate. And both those goals are triggering a load of anxiety."I've lost so much hair from that stress," Belser says, "I'm going bald."

Winner has a message for youth; Dawn Moss: Miss Black 0) USA 1996 is a college student, class president, athlete, businesswoman and radio talk-show host.A lightness of being lofts Dawn Moss into the coffee shop, where a roaring cappuccino gizmo and booming stereo don't mess with her tranquil air.In February, Ms. Moss, a Baltimore resident, bested 27 other contestants to became Miss Black USA 1996 at the seventh annual scholarship pageant in Washington.This, of course, is a great thing, and will provide her the cash needed to finish school at Morgan State University, where she enrolled on a basketball scholarship at 18. But don't assume the victory is the high point of Ms. Moss's young life.

C. Albert "Al" Ruppersberger, a business owner and the father of Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, died of pneumonia Friday at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The Riderwood resident was 84. A Baltimore native, he was raised on Pennsylvania Avenue in West Baltimore, where the family operated - and continues to run - a meat business founded in 1886. "During their busy times my father could recall helping to deliver meat in a horse-drawn wagon," said his daughter, Carol Ruppersberger Norton of Timonium.

Whenever the Raiders need words of encouragement, they know exactly whom to call on. Along with being a four-year starter and team captain, senior goalie Danielle DeLisle is an award-winning public speaker. DeLisle, who maintains a 4.0 grade-point average, has been a participant in Model United Nations, which allows students to take on roles as diplomats and participate in simulated United Nations sessions. As a sophomore, she was awarded second place among public speakers at the conference.

Sitting at a table in a school cafeteria in Severna Park, Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold didn't look like a politician under siege as he spoke to residents for hours on a recent evening. Leopold nodded agreeably when a pair of longtime supporters bemoaned a planned town house development, offered sage advice to a mother on how to effectively advocate for a school construction project, and with a trademark dose of self-promotion, boasted about not taking a pay raise.

Whenever the Raiders need words of encouragement, they know exactly whom to call on. Along with being a four-year starter and team captain, senior goalie Danielle DeLisle is an award-winning public speaker. DeLisle, who maintains a 4.0 grade-point average, has been a participant in Model United Nations, which allows students to take on roles as diplomats and participate in simulated United Nations sessions. As a sophomore, she was awarded second place among public speakers at the conference.

C. Albert "Al" Ruppersberger, a business owner and the father of Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, died of pneumonia Friday at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The Riderwood resident was 84. A Baltimore native, he was raised on Pennsylvania Avenue in West Baltimore, where the family operated - and continues to run - a meat business founded in 1886. "During their busy times my father could recall helping to deliver meat in a horse-drawn wagon," said his daughter, Carol Ruppersberger Norton of Timonium.

The City College Class of 1929 regrets with deep sorrow the passing of Class President, SIDNEY (Chickie) SCHULTZ and extends sincerest condolences to his family.

Already faced with making up three school days lost to snow and ice, the Carroll County school board voted last night to revoke next week's holiday break -- sending children to class on Presidents Day and the staff-only day that had been scheduled for Tuesday. As part of the 3-1 vote, the board also agreed to ask the state Board of Education to waive the third snow day the school system must recoup. If that request is rejected, county board members will send students to school April 8, which was supposed to be the system's first day of spring break.

HOW MANY TIMES have you flipped through an old yearbook, glanced at the vaguely familiar faces and thought, "I wonder what this person is doing now?" Did the "Most Likely to Succeed" really succeed? Did the "Class Clown" keep her sense of humor? Is the "Best-looking Couple" still looking their best, or did they even stay in touch? In Westminster High School's Class of 1993, an enthusiastic class president named Jon Leiberman interned at the local cable station and inched his way toward one of his childhood dreams - to be a broadcast journalist.

Ramon "Ray" Santamaria Jr., a retired tennis pro and captain of the 1954 Johns Hopkins University lacrosse team, died of cancer Dec. 9 at Union Memorial Hospital. The Cockeysville resident was 80. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, he was the son of Ramon Santamaria Sr., who came to Baltimore in 1938 as consul for the Republic of Honduras. His mother, Ramona, was a homemaker. He lived on Keswick Road in Roland Park and was a 1950 graduate of Polytechnic Institute, where he was class president all four years, played lacrosse and wrestled.

Another weekend for exciting bargain shopping. The Friendly Visitors from St. John Lutheran Church, Third Street and Washburn Avenue, will sponsor an outdoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Baked goods, sodas and hot dogs will be sold.Also on Saturday, the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will sponsor their annual Strawberry Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Social Hall. Strawberries, cake and ice cream will be sold. Come browse through the bargains, then have lunch and dessert.

The student: Rachel Clinton, 17. School: Oakland Mills High. Special achievement: A member of the National Honor Society, senior class president and a champion hurdler for the indoor and outdoor track and field teams, Rachel has qualified to participate in the New Balance National Scholastic Indoor Track and Field Championships to be held March 9 to 11 in New York City. Why she runs: "I hope to get a scholarship, but I just love to run." How track will help her clear the hurdles of adult life: "You can't let one little thing trip you up. You have to be able to pick up where you left off and learn from your failures.

To make up for two school days that were canceled last week because of power outages and flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Floyd, Howard County school officials have extended the end of the school year by one day and are requiring students to attend classes on Presidents Day.Superintendent Michael E. Hickey made the decision to close all county schools last Thursday and Friday after high winds and torrential rains flooded major roads and left...