Gate City High School Alumni
Gate City, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Adam Gibson | 1990 |
| Allen Lark | 1991 |
| Bo Morris | 2013 |
| Chris Byrd | 1991 |
| Lynly Jones | 2008 |
| Paul Wolfe Paul Wolfe | 1987 |
| Poo Poo Bass | 1983 |
| Shanda Sexton | 1999 |
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
Barry Lawson
Class of 1995
Coast Guard, 7 Years
I have been serving in the Coast Guard for 7 years now, just reenlisted for 6 more. I plan on making it a career, the job is very rewarding. Since I have been in I have been stationed in Charleston, SC Alexandria Bay, NY San Francisco, CA and currently stationed in Kodiak, AK.
Class of 1995
Coast Guard, 7 Years
I have been serving in the Coast Guard for 7 years now, just reenlisted for 6 more. I plan on making it a career, the job is very rewarding. Since I have been in I have been stationed in Charleston, SC Alexandria Bay, NY San Francisco, CA and currently stationed in Kodiak, AK.
Beth Haynes
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
I've been a medic and pharmacy tech for 12 years and counting.
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
I've been a medic and pharmacy tech for 12 years and counting.
Beth Haynes
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
Medic/Pharmacy Tech. So far I've served in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, and briefly in Germany. I had the honor of completing the 2005 Bataan Memorial Death March in White Sands NM.
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
Medic/Pharmacy Tech. So far I've served in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, and briefly in Germany. I had the honor of completing the 2005 Bataan Memorial Death March in White Sands NM.
Connie Odom (Summey)
Class of 1992
Navy, 3 Years
Legal Department with the United States Seabees in Port Hueneme, CA
Class of 1992
Navy, 3 Years
Legal Department with the United States Seabees in Port Hueneme, CA
Don Newton
Class of 1973
Navy, 21 Years
I completed my Army service in 1976 and went to NYC for undergrad. Completed undergrad and taught high school in NJ for two and half years, and realized THAT was not the life for me. Took the Navy aviation exam for AOCS, completed that, caught with Astigmatism (Whammy from NAMI) , became a surface warfare officer and retired in the late 90s. Was a senior engineer for a company in DC building ships for the Navy. Hated it. Went to Catholic University in DC for (an)other degree, this time in Architecture. Practiced in San Diego until 2018, sold my practice and now am the head cook and bottle washer at PacHome. IT'S ALL GOOD!
Class of 1973
Navy, 21 Years
I completed my Army service in 1976 and went to NYC for undergrad. Completed undergrad and taught high school in NJ for two and half years, and realized THAT was not the life for me. Took the Navy aviation exam for AOCS, completed that, caught with Astigmatism (Whammy from NAMI) , became a surface warfare officer and retired in the late 90s. Was a senior engineer for a company in DC building ships for the Navy. Hated it. Went to Catholic University in DC for (an)other degree, this time in Architecture. Practiced in San Diego until 2018, sold my practice and now am the head cook and bottle washer at PacHome. IT'S ALL GOOD!
Ernest McGee
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Served in numerous jobs, 13 years in Special Forces, 3 years Drill Sergeant @ Ft. Sill, Ok, the rest in Recruiting Command, retired in 1991 as CSM E-9. Post military worked as Registered Respiratory Therapist-NPS at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Oh. Retired in May, 2008.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Served in numerous jobs, 13 years in Special Forces, 3 years Drill Sergeant @ Ft. Sill, Ok, the rest in Recruiting Command, retired in 1991 as CSM E-9. Post military worked as Registered Respiratory Therapist-NPS at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Oh. Retired in May, 2008.
Gary Calhoun
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
currently serving in Afghanistan
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
currently serving in Afghanistan
glendon taylor
Class of 1980
National Guard, 12 Years
i joined the virginia national guard upon graduation and served until 1992. was called to active duty to the persian gulf ward
Class of 1980
National Guard, 12 Years
i joined the virginia national guard upon graduation and served until 1992. was called to active duty to the persian gulf ward
John Lay
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
John served in Texas, Colorado, Utah, Japan, Thialand, and Korea
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
John served in Texas, Colorado, Utah, Japan, Thialand, and Korea
Leta Sumner Deyerle
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Regular Army Lieutenant Colonel. Joined the Army Reserve in 1975 and was commissioned in Regular Army in 1980. Served until 2001 and then continued to serve in support of the Army through 2012 to include tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Retired Regular Army Lieutenant Colonel. Joined the Army Reserve in 1975 and was commissioned in Regular Army in 1980. Served until 2001 and then continued to serve in support of the Army through 2012 to include tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Michael Lane
Class of 1994
Army, 4 Years
served 4 years in Germany, was in Bosnia for one year
Class of 1994
Army, 4 Years
served 4 years in Germany, was in Bosnia for one year
Michael Peters
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC Retired. Air traffic control radar tech / electronics instructor.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC Retired. Air traffic control radar tech / electronics instructor.
Paul McConnell
Class of 1984
Air Force, 7 Years
I served for 6 1/2 years (Extended for Desert Storm) as a Security Specialist. Aim High!
Class of 1984
Air Force, 7 Years
I served for 6 1/2 years (Extended for Desert Storm) as a Security Specialist. Aim High!
Randy Dean
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm currently stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ. I plan to retire in the next couple of years. Others places I've been stationed: New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C, Korea, Saudia Arabia, Iraq, & Japan.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm currently stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ. I plan to retire in the next couple of years. Others places I've been stationed: New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C, Korea, Saudia Arabia, Iraq, & Japan.
Rodney Taylor
Class of 1984
Army, 11 Years
Various different assignments traveling the world, meeting interesting people. TMDE
Class of 1984
Army, 11 Years
Various different assignments traveling the world, meeting interesting people. TMDE
Roger Hamm
Class of 1972
Air Force, 10 Years
Served in Air Force from Jan. 1978-Mar. 1998. Worked in Titan II missile fuel specialist @ Little Rock AFB, computer specialist @ Scott AFB, IL, computer operator @ Pentagon, communications relay operator @Galena AFS, AK and finally communications center operator @Defense Electronics Supply Center, Kettering OH where I got out of Air Force.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 10 Years
Served in Air Force from Jan. 1978-Mar. 1998. Worked in Titan II missile fuel specialist @ Little Rock AFB, computer specialist @ Scott AFB, IL, computer operator @ Pentagon, communications relay operator @Galena AFS, AK and finally communications center operator @Defense Electronics Supply Center, Kettering OH where I got out of Air Force.
Scottie Hood
Class of 1984
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Served overseas during Operation Desert Storm 90-91 with 844th engineering company
Class of 1984
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Served overseas during Operation Desert Storm 90-91 with 844th engineering company
Stephen Mark Dean
Class of 1984
Army, 12 Years
I served in the United States Army Military Police Corps Regiment from 1984 until 1995. I served in various roles from Patrolman to Criminal Investigator.
Class of 1984
Army, 12 Years
I served in the United States Army Military Police Corps Regiment from 1984 until 1995. I served in various roles from Patrolman to Criminal Investigator.
Terry Smith
Class of 1991
Army, 16 Years
Stationed at Ft Stewart, Ga with the 3rd ID. Returned from Iraq in July 2008.
Class of 1991
Army, 16 Years
Stationed at Ft Stewart, Ga with the 3rd ID. Returned from Iraq in July 2008.
Walter Turner
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Retired from the military (Army) in 1997 with the rank of Sergeantmajor.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Retired from the military (Army) in 1997 with the rank of Sergeantmajor.
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Our Gate 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 Gate City High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Gate City are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!