Emmaus High School Alumni
Emmaus, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Brooke Abeles Brooke Abeles | 1966 |
| Bruce Best | 1972 |
| Craig Charles | 1979 |
| James Decker | 1973 |
| Jim Stevenson Stevenson | 1985 |
| John Burns John Burns | 1981 |
| Joshua Hitcho | 2006 |
| Nancy Hengeveld | 1988 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Ben Brown
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
Went to Basic in Great Lakes, IL. Aviation Mechanic School in San Diego, CA. Currently serving with Mine Countermeasures Squadron HM-15 In Corpus Christi TX.
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
Went to Basic in Great Lakes, IL. Aviation Mechanic School in San Diego, CA. Currently serving with Mine Countermeasures Squadron HM-15 In Corpus Christi TX.
BERT NELSON
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Served 1967-1969. Spent one year in the USA and one year in Korea.
I was very lucky I went to I Corp headquarters in Korea when many of my fellow soldiers went to Viet Nam. Being a college grad helped keep out of the war.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Served 1967-1969. Spent one year in the USA and one year in Korea.
I was very lucky I went to I Corp headquarters in Korea when many of my fellow soldiers went to Viet Nam. Being a college grad helped keep out of the war.
Beth (Middlecamp) Esterbrook
Class of 1991
Air Force, 6 Years
Served as an Internal Medicine physician, stationed at Wilford Hall Medical Center, TX and Andrews AFB, TX
Class of 1991
Air Force, 6 Years
Served as an Internal Medicine physician, stationed at Wilford Hall Medical Center, TX and Andrews AFB, TX
Brandy Daddona
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Stationed in Vilseck Germany and FT. Carson, CO
Two Tours in Iraq
Class of 2000
Army, 7 Years
Stationed in Vilseck Germany and FT. Carson, CO
Two Tours in Iraq
Brian R. Bauer
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
I entered the US Army in 1986 as an Infantryman. I earned an ROTC Scholarship and in 1991 obtained a commission as an officer in the Medical Service Corps. I am currently stationed at Carllisle Barracks, PA as the Deputy Director of the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
I entered the US Army in 1986 as an Infantryman. I earned an ROTC Scholarship and in 1991 obtained a commission as an officer in the Medical Service Corps. I am currently stationed at Carllisle Barracks, PA as the Deputy Director of the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute.
Christine Bevan
Class of 2006
Army, 1 Years
Finance currently stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI. Unit deploying in August, but attached to rear detachment.
Class of 2006
Army, 1 Years
Finance currently stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI. Unit deploying in August, but attached to rear detachment.
Christopher George
Class of 1991
Navy, 4 Years
Naval Corpsman assigned to 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune. Assignments to Mediterranean, Somolia, Former Yugoslavia, Haiti, USS Shreveport, USS Ashland
Currently US Navy Reservist in Aviation field
Class of 1991
Navy, 4 Years
Naval Corpsman assigned to 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune. Assignments to Mediterranean, Somolia, Former Yugoslavia, Haiti, USS Shreveport, USS Ashland
Currently US Navy Reservist in Aviation field
Damian Murray
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Scout Team Leader with 2nd Light Armored Recon Bn
Class of 2000
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Scout Team Leader with 2nd Light Armored Recon Bn
Darren Kirschman
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Darren retired after more than 20 years in the Army. He served all over the world, including a tour in Iraq. Here he's shown with his wife of 14 years, Nadia at his retirement ceremony.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Darren retired after more than 20 years in the Army. He served all over the world, including a tour in Iraq. Here he's shown with his wife of 14 years, Nadia at his retirement ceremony.
David F. Melcher
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Commanded engineer Bn, Bde, Division units in Alaska and Texas. Served as the Army G8 and Military Deputy for Budget. Retired as a Lieutenant General in 2008.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Commanded engineer Bn, Bde, Division units in Alaska and Texas. Served as the Army G8 and Military Deputy for Budget. Retired as a Lieutenant General in 2008.
David Kieselhorst
Class of 1988
Air Force, 13 Years
Commissioned through Officer Training School in 1994. Served in WA, TX, OH, Ramstein AB Germany and currently stationed in KS. Aircraft maintenance officer.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 13 Years
Commissioned through Officer Training School in 1994. Served in WA, TX, OH, Ramstein AB Germany and currently stationed in KS. Aircraft maintenance officer.
Derek Coates
Class of 1992
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed in Mayport Fl, 6 months in Persian Gulf
Class of 1992
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed in Mayport Fl, 6 months in Persian Gulf
Donald Palencar
Class of 1956
Navy, 3 Years
Electronic Tech served aboard the FDR CVA-42
Two Med. Cruises, Finised in Caribbean Sea.
While there Helped Americans in the Cuban
Evacuation.
Class of 1956
Navy, 3 Years
Electronic Tech served aboard the FDR CVA-42
Two Med. Cruises, Finised in Caribbean Sea.
While there Helped Americans in the Cuban
Evacuation.
earl weller
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Usmc infantry, squad and section leader, did 6 months with army special forces 5th group 3rd blt.1st special forces,2yrs with tow anti-tank company.primary specialty, desert warfare.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Usmc infantry, squad and section leader, did 6 months with army special forces 5th group 3rd blt.1st special forces,2yrs with tow anti-tank company.primary specialty, desert warfare.
Edward Dill
Class of 1983
Coast Guard, 19 Years
U. S. Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer (E7) 12/87 to 6/09
Class of 1983
Coast Guard, 19 Years
U. S. Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer (E7) 12/87 to 6/09
George W.F. De Esch
Class of 1999
Army, 11 Years
Enlisted in 1998 with PA Army National Guard's 628th MI Bn. Spent career in various positions within the Military Intelligence career field. Service overseas includes peacekeeping missions to Bosnia (SFOR 12 2002-2003), Kosovo (KFOR 6B 2005-2006), and mission to Iraq (OIF VIII 2008-2009).
Class of 1999
Army, 11 Years
Enlisted in 1998 with PA Army National Guard's 628th MI Bn. Spent career in various positions within the Military Intelligence career field. Service overseas includes peacekeeping missions to Bosnia (SFOR 12 2002-2003), Kosovo (KFOR 6B 2005-2006), and mission to Iraq (OIF VIII 2008-2009).
James Little
Class of 1989
Army, 8 Years
Served in Vilseck, Germany, Washington D.C., and Fort Hood, Texas. Awarded Army Commendation Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal x3, and other service ribbons. SGT.
Class of 1989
Army, 8 Years
Served in Vilseck, Germany, Washington D.C., and Fort Hood, Texas. Awarded Army Commendation Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal x3, and other service ribbons. SGT.
Jeffrey O'Brien
Class of 1999
Navy, 2 Years
US Navy Seabee NMCB 4 Port Hueneme, CA. Buider.
Class of 1999
Navy, 2 Years
US Navy Seabee NMCB 4 Port Hueneme, CA. Buider.
jeffrey O'Brien
Class of 1999
Navy, 3 Years
still serving in the navy. Just complete my first tour of Iraq. I am currently stationed in ventura, ca.
Class of 1999
Navy, 3 Years
still serving in the navy. Just complete my first tour of Iraq. I am currently stationed in ventura, ca.
Jeffrey O'brien
Class of 1999
Navy, 3 Years
I am currently a US Navy Seabee serving in Ventura, Ca. I have completed three deployments including one to Iraq and one to the Bahamas.
Class of 1999
Navy, 3 Years
I am currently a US Navy Seabee serving in Ventura, Ca. I have completed three deployments including one to Iraq and one to the Bahamas.
Jerald Terwilliger
Class of 1959
Navy, 10 Years
1960-1970 Radioman-Communications USS Donner(LSD-20), USS Raleigh (LPD-1)(plank owner), Naval Communications Station Philippines, Commander Western Sea Frontier
Class of 1959
Navy, 10 Years
1960-1970 Radioman-Communications USS Donner(LSD-20), USS Raleigh (LPD-1)(plank owner), Naval Communications Station Philippines, Commander Western Sea Frontier
John Eyer
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the Air Wing, stationed at New River, N.C and served a year in Vietnam, 69-70, at Marble Mountain Air Base
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the Air Wing, stationed at New River, N.C and served a year in Vietnam, 69-70, at Marble Mountain Air Base
JOHN SECHRIST
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
ELECTRONICS - STATIONED MOSTLY IN CALIFORNIA. FLEW B52,s IN CALIFORNIA AND B58,s IN INDIANA. RETIRED AFTER 20 YEARS.
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
ELECTRONICS - STATIONED MOSTLY IN CALIFORNIA. FLEW B52,s IN CALIFORNIA AND B58,s IN INDIANA. RETIRED AFTER 20 YEARS.
Josh Shide
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Graduated from Parris Island on 03OCT1997 from 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Mike Company(Mighty Mike), Platoon 3083. Spent 8 weeks at 29 Palms, CA for MOS training as a Field Wireman. Spent a year in Okinawa,Japan. finished my enlistment at Camp Pendleton, CA. Wasn't, and am still not, good at running, so I got out as an E-3.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Graduated from Parris Island on 03OCT1997 from 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Mike Company(Mighty Mike), Platoon 3083. Spent 8 weeks at 29 Palms, CA for MOS training as a Field Wireman. Spent a year in Okinawa,Japan. finished my enlistment at Camp Pendleton, CA. Wasn't, and am still not, good at running, so I got out as an E-3.
Karen E. Yeager (Burkert)
Class of 1975
Army, 2 Years
Clerical field/Top secret clearance/Worked with Officer's records in the Hoffman Bldg./Stationed at Ft. Myer, VA.
Class of 1975
Army, 2 Years
Clerical field/Top secret clearance/Worked with Officer's records in the Hoffman Bldg./Stationed at Ft. Myer, VA.
Karen Lewis Simpson
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
Stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Langley, Virginia with the 1st Medical Group, 1st Medical Support Squadron.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 6 Years
Stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Langley, Virginia with the 1st Medical Group, 1st Medical Support Squadron.
Kathleen Hoffman
Class of 1971
Army Reserves, 11 Years
USAR Nurse Corps. Desert Storm Veteran.
Class of 1971
Army Reserves, 11 Years
USAR Nurse Corps. Desert Storm Veteran.
Kevin Kline
Class of 1990
Navy, 7 Years
90-92: Nuclear Power School
92-95: USS Spadefish (sub) - Reactor Operator
93 - Arctic Ice Expedition
95 - Persian Gulf Ops
95-97: Instructor
Class of 1990
Navy, 7 Years
90-92: Nuclear Power School
92-95: USS Spadefish (sub) - Reactor Operator
93 - Arctic Ice Expedition
95 - Persian Gulf Ops
95-97: Instructor
Larry F Schwartz
Class of 1958
Air Force, 8 Years
Instructor, Fundamentals of electronics, Lowry AFB 1959-1963, Weapon Control System, F101, F102 and F106,Yokota AB Japan 1963-1965, Eglin AFB, Weapons Control System F4C,E,E,F,G 1965-1966.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 8 Years
Instructor, Fundamentals of electronics, Lowry AFB 1959-1963, Weapon Control System, F101, F102 and F106,Yokota AB Japan 1963-1965, Eglin AFB, Weapons Control System F4C,E,E,F,G 1965-1966.
LaVerne B. Arndt
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Parris Island bootcamp Series Honor man, Leatherneck award, Private First Class rank awarded. 3 years served on Sea Duty primarily with a trip to Gulf of Tonkin on the USS Independence to conduct wartime flight operations in Vietnam in 1965. Meritorious Non-commissioned officer selection for OCS. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant Oct. 1966. 3 years served as an Officer. Selected duty as an Infantry Platoon Commander. Served 7 months in Vietnam with Golf Company, 2nd. Battalion, 5th Marines. Then served 7 months as an Aerial Observer in 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. Finished my Officer tour at Camp Pendleton, CA. as a Company Commander training Marines in Advanced Infantry weapons and tactics. Attained the rank of Captain, O3.
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Parris Island bootcamp Series Honor man, Leatherneck award, Private First Class rank awarded. 3 years served on Sea Duty primarily with a trip to Gulf of Tonkin on the USS Independence to conduct wartime flight operations in Vietnam in 1965. Meritorious Non-commissioned officer selection for OCS. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant Oct. 1966. 3 years served as an Officer. Selected duty as an Infantry Platoon Commander. Served 7 months in Vietnam with Golf Company, 2nd. Battalion, 5th Marines. Then served 7 months as an Aerial Observer in 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. Finished my Officer tour at Camp Pendleton, CA. as a Company Commander training Marines in Advanced Infantry weapons and tactics. Attained the rank of Captain, O3.
Mark A. Harvey
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1974 as Electrician. Served @ Ft Meade, Md; Schoefield Barracks, HI; Enewetok, Bikini Atoll; Quam; Ft Leaonard Woo, MO, Philadelphia Recruiting Command. Retired in 1995.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1974 as Electrician. Served @ Ft Meade, Md; Schoefield Barracks, HI; Enewetok, Bikini Atoll; Quam; Ft Leaonard Woo, MO, Philadelphia Recruiting Command. Retired in 1995.
Mary (Arce) McGill
Class of 1981
Navy, 8 Years
I commissioned the USS Cape Cod (AD-43) in 1982. Went on its first Western Pacific deployment in 1983. Got married in 1984 and was transferred to SERE school.
Class of 1981
Navy, 8 Years
I commissioned the USS Cape Cod (AD-43) in 1982. Went on its first Western Pacific deployment in 1983. Got married in 1984 and was transferred to SERE school.
Phillip Bernard
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
Worked as Finance, System Admin, and trained as a Medic. Served 1 year in Tikrit, Iraq.
Class of 2004
Army, 5 Years
Worked as Finance, System Admin, and trained as a Medic. Served 1 year in Tikrit, Iraq.
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