Elk City High School Alumni
Elk City, Oklahoma (OK)
Recent Members
| Allen Dee | 1990 |
| Dennis Cook | 2002 |
| Don Schortemeier | 1983 |
| James Warren | 2001 |
| Kaeci Tennery | 2012 |
| Karen Grethen | 1964 |
| Lindell Small | 1962 |
| Margaret Luther | 1961 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Billy Hamman
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Started in the Army NG in Elk City C Btry 171 FA went to Army BC between my Jr. and Sr yr. Joined the Corp in 87. Made my way to be in all 3 Divs. Got out as a Sgt E/5. Working now as a Partol Officer at Long Beach Harbor.
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Started in the Army NG in Elk City C Btry 171 FA went to Army BC between my Jr. and Sr yr. Joined the Corp in 87. Made my way to be in all 3 Divs. Got out as a Sgt E/5. Working now as a Partol Officer at Long Beach Harbor.
CHARLES DAVID PAYNE
Class of 1971
Navy, 10 Years
Spent 10 years in the US Navy Nuclear Power Program as a Machinist Mate Nuclear and received the rank of E-7 before leaving the service.
Class of 1971
Navy, 10 Years
Spent 10 years in the US Navy Nuclear Power Program as a Machinist Mate Nuclear and received the rank of E-7 before leaving the service.
Dan Bayless
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served 1968-1969 @ Fort Polk, LA, 1969-1970, Republic of Vietnam
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served 1968-1969 @ Fort Polk, LA, 1969-1970, Republic of Vietnam
Dennis Taylor
Class of 1971
National Guard, 6 Years
Service description
I was in unit:Det 2 Btry A, 1 Tab FA Station At Elk City, Our COMMDER. Was Charles R. Price I was a Artillery Survey Specialist. 171ST FIELD Artillery Also was call up for duty during the July 1973 the Oklahoma State Prison at McAlester erupted into one of the worst prison riots in U.S. history. Was There for two weeks helping with guarding and tranfer of the prisoners.
My Last day of service was November 11 1977... I left with a Honorable Discharge. .
Class of 1971
National Guard, 6 Years
Service description
I was in unit:Det 2 Btry A, 1 Tab FA Station At Elk City, Our COMMDER. Was Charles R. Price I was a Artillery Survey Specialist. 171ST FIELD Artillery Also was call up for duty during the July 1973 the Oklahoma State Prison at McAlester erupted into one of the worst prison riots in U.S. history. Was There for two weeks helping with guarding and tranfer of the prisoners.
My Last day of service was November 11 1977... I left with a Honorable Discharge. .
James D "DON" Grisham
Class of 1953
Air Force, 20+ Years
Rtiired MSgt
Service 1955-1975
Class of 1953
Air Force, 20+ Years
Rtiired MSgt
Service 1955-1975
John Byrd
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
1 year at NOLTF (Naval Ordnance Lab Testing Facility) Solomons, MD. 3 tours of Vietnam based out of Danang, RVN in Naval Intelligence.
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
1 year at NOLTF (Naval Ordnance Lab Testing Facility) Solomons, MD. 3 tours of Vietnam based out of Danang, RVN in Naval Intelligence.
Phillip Beck
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served as an artillery officer for more than 22 years living from coast to coast and places such as Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Western Sahara, Morocco, and Okinawa.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served as an artillery officer for more than 22 years living from coast to coast and places such as Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Western Sahara, Morocco, and Okinawa.
Richard L Fuller
Class of 1951
Air Force, 4 Years
Jet All weather fighter- interceptor pilot 1955 to 1959.
Class of 1951
Air Force, 4 Years
Jet All weather fighter- interceptor pilot 1955 to 1959.
Travis Watson
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Travis works at the Pentagon and as of last summer is/was a Major on his way to becoming a Colnel.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Travis works at the Pentagon and as of last summer is/was a Major on his way to becoming a Colnel.
Woodrow Caudle
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Armamament Maintenance Technician, stationed at George AFB, Ca, Udorn AFB, Thailand, Clark AFB, Philippines, Holloman AFB, NM, Clark AFB, Philippines, Davis-Mothan AFB, AZ, Retire living in east Texas
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Armamament Maintenance Technician, stationed at George AFB, Ca, Udorn AFB, Thailand, Clark AFB, Philippines, Holloman AFB, NM, Clark AFB, Philippines, Davis-Mothan AFB, AZ, Retire living in east Texas
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Our Elk City High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Elk City High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Elk City are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!